Friday, July 28, 2023

One step at a time

CLIMBING stairs can be a challenge for many – but climbing 476 of them with 25 kilos on your back adds a whole new dimension to the challenge.

And that’s what lies in wait for Winslow and Yarpturk Fire Brigade Lieutenants Sue Rondeau and Dan Deans who will take part in this year’s 10th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

To be held on September 2, participants will each make their way up 28 floors of the Crown Metropol Hotel in 25 kilograms of kit to help raise money for Lifeline, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and 000Foundation.

“I’ve never taken part in this challenge before but there are so many reasons to do this,” Sue said.

“There are most incidents of mental health issues among first responders than in the general population and we need to work hard to reduce the stigma around this; hopefully it encourages people to put their hands up and seek help.

“Raising money for cancer research is also so important; unfortunately the statistics are high among firefighters.”

Sue has been busy training for the challenge, tackling steps around the district every second day.

“I try to chalk up around 480 steps each session; there’s a range of steps in lots of 70 at Tower Hill that I tackle. It certainly won’t be a race for me, I’ll just be happy to get to the finish line on the 28th floor.”

Sue said her strategy would be to count the steps as she goes.

“At the moment I can do 160 in one go; there’s that many at a spot in Portland. Some of the boys can get up the 28 floors in about six or seven minutes – I’ll just be happy to finish.”

Fellow volunteer at the Winslow and Yarpturk brigade, Dan Deans said for him the challenge would be more of a mind game than a physical test.

“I’m not a big fan of steps, and I’m not really doing any training, I think I’ll just get in the right mindset and take one step a time.”

Dan has been a member of the brigade for almost 10 years.

“I started as a junior and have progressed through the ranks which has been rewarding,” Dan said.

As for the weight on his back, Dan said it was more the weight on his feet that would cause him concern.

“The 25-kilo pack doesn’t worry me too much but it’s the boots that are heavy – and I’m sure they’ll feel a lot heavier the more flights I do.”

Dan is aiming to raise around $1200 and was already at $200 going into last weekend.

The September event will attract over 700 firefighters and emergency services personnel who will start at street level and climb to the finishing line on the 28th floor of the hotel.

The aim of the event is to raise $700,000 for the charities to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of mental health issues like depression, post traumatic stress injury and suicide especially for those within the emergency service and Defence communities.

The contribution to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation supports research, education and real treatments for those suffering from cancer.

Since the inaugural year in 2014, the event has raised almost $3,282,759.

The Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb remembers the 343 firefighters that lost their lives in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.

Participants’ bibs will include the name and photo of an FDNY firefighter in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can head to firefighterclimb.org.au.

Winslow and Yarpturk Fire Brigade members Sue Rondea of Koroit and Dan Deans from Winslow prepare to take on the 2023 Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. 2023E

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Treasures on display

SEVERAL treasures from Flagstaff Hill’s rich collection of objects will be on public display for the first time following a major capital works program.

The former assistant lighthouse keepers’ quarters within the bluestone Lighthouse Keepers Cottage has been transformed into a contemporary exhibition space with new lighting, movable cabinetry and picture rails.

Following the upgrade, the three-room exhibition space currently has displays on the history of the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, development of Flagstaff Hill site, the Warrnambool Garrison and a section commemorating a number of ‘unsung heroes’.

The renovation was made possible by a grant from the Regional Collections Access Program.

“Warrnambool is home to Australia’s best collection of shipwreck artefacts, many of which are in storage,” Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said.

“This upgrade will allow for more of these remarkable items to be displayed on a rotating basis while sharing the oftenincredible stories that accompany them.

“If it’s been a little while since your last visit, this is the perfect opportunity to reacquaint yourself with Flagstaff Hill and be among the first to see some of the artefacts and photos on display for the first time.”

States of America James Garfield to Nelson Johnson in 1881.

Johnson and his crewmates helped to rescue survivors of the wrecked US-built ship Eric the Red in 1880, with president Garfield expressing his gratitude not only to Johnson and his crew for their bravery, but to the City of Warrnambool for its hospitality and the care and support extended to the survivors.

This is the first time the medal has been on display at Flagstaff Hill.

Flagstaff Hill collections curator Justin Croft said that because the exhibitions in the former assistant lighthouse keepers’ quarters (Shipwreck Museum) had been left largely untouched since the 1970s and 1980s, the capital works led to their own discoveries.

“Because it was undisturbed for so long, we exposed things such as original fireplaces behind the in-built cabinets that we had no idea were there,” Mr Croft said.

“This area previously held shipwreck objects and pieces regarding the mystery of the Mahogany Ship, and this display was largely as it was when it was first installed.

“There wasn’t any flexibility in the arrangement of the exhibition cabinets, and due to the cabinets not being able to be opened, we could not appropriately care for the significant objects on display. This space definitely was in need of a refresh.”

with the majority being temporarily rested for conservation needs.

“I’m really excited by the exhibitions we have put together in the new space, enabling more public access to Flagstaff Hill’s significant collection,” he said

“So as well as creating a better museum space, it has also been great to be able to add to the story of the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage, and enhance its heritage values, which was moved to Flagstaff Hill from Middle Island in 1872 along with the lighthouse, chart room and out-buildings.”

In recognition of two significant assistant lighthouse keepers who have lived in the building, the space will now be known as the Alexander Farncombe Gallery.

“John Alexander was the first assistant lighthouse keeper from 1859 to 1861 when the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage was located on Middle Island,” Mr Croft said.

“Andrew Farncombe assumed the role of assistant lighthouse keeper from 1864 to 1874. He played a significant role in overseeing the relocation of the lighthouse complex to its present site on Flagstaff Hill.”

The new exhibition space was officially opened on Wednesday night and will be open to the public from today (Friday).

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Among them is a medal of bravery presented by president of the United

According to Mr Croft, some of the objects on display have been redeployed to other areas of the maritime museum,

The Regional Collections Access Program is administered through Regional Arts Victoria, in partnership with Creative Victoria, Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria, Public Galleries Association of Victoria and the National Gallery of Victoria.

The general public can now view several pieces on display for the first time at Flagstaff Hill.

Audiences dig deep for hospice

THEATRE goers have dug deep for a local charity, proving that there really is ‘no place like home.’

Audiences at last week’s production of The Wizard of Oz at Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre were encouraged to donate their small change to the Warrnambool and District Community Hospice (WDCH) – and together they raised almost $500.

“We raised $480.44 from the tin raffle in the foyer and an audience member also made a self-referral to Hospice in the Home,” Emmalee Bell, Warrnambool and District Community Hospice manager said.

“We’re very pleased we were able to reach at least one person in need to support them to remain at home. It’s so easy for people giving or receiving end of life care to be disconnected and not know there are services available to help maximise quality of life.”

The charity, which provides a muchneeded and well utilised Hospice in the Home service across the district free of charge, was thrilled to be a charity partner for the production.

The partnership provided an ideal opportunity for WDCH to promote Hospice in the Home, which supports the provision of end-of-life care at home, and to raise some muchneeded funds for the cause.

“When deciding which local charity to support, Warrnambool and District Community Hospice was a natural choice,” Warrnambool Theatre Company president Ailiche GoddardClegg said.

“WDCH is an organisation that

embodies The Wizard of Oz’s key message – that there’s no place like home”.

Another tie between WDCH and The Wizard of Oz production was hospice manager, Emmalee Bell, who played the role of Glinda the Good Witch.

Emmalee had previously performed with Holiday Actors and Warrnambool Theatre Company, and was excited to combine her passion for performing, with her passion for the hospice service.

“I am incredibly proud to lead a team of staff and volunteers, working together to help local people spend their final days in the comfort of home, with the people they love,” Ms Bells said.

“Being at home helps prolong quality of life when someone is dying, and keeps them connected to what matters most to them.

“It also helps their loved ones to better cope with the demands of caring, and the grief they experience before and after loss.”

Ms Bell said WDCH was very grateful to Holiday Actors and Warrnambool Theatre Company for their assistance in spreading the word about Hospice in the Home.

“It is important that local people know that this service is available freeof-charge and that they can reach out to us directly without a referral,” Ms Bells said.

“Community donations are very welcome as WDCH does not receive any recurrent government funding and is reliant on donations from local people, business, and community groups.”

Hospice in the Home volunteer Keri Maddern and support coordinator Leeona van Duynhoven welcomed donations from patrons at the Lighthouse Theatre. 2023E

WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB

WARRNAMBOOL Bridge Club members meet regularly at Brauerander Reserve to play friendly duplicate bridge competitions.

RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Thursday July 20 results:

NORTH-SOUTH:

1 62.08% Paula Hillis - Penny Thomas

2 59.17% Peter Cooper - Kath French

3 55.00% Linda Picone - Paula Bailey

EAST-WEST:

1 68.75% Janet Attrill - L. Newton-Tabrett

2 61.25% Dennis Hilder - Kathy Hilder

3 58.75% Tim Clement - Allen Shiels

Last Monday’s results:

NORTH-SOUTH:

1 63.75% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

2 62.50% Linda Picone - Aileen Park

EAST-WEST:

1 57.08% Elinor Winter - Anne Serra

2 56.25% Dennis Hilder - Kathy Hilder

Last Wednesday’s results:

1 64.58% Paula Hillis - Pat Starkie

2 58.33% Kathy Hilder - Marie Bird

3 57.64% P. Cooper - John Van Baaren

4 53.47% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

KOALAS are as Australian as Vegemite or the traditional lamington – yet unlike their tasty counterparts, the koala is fast becoming endangered.

Koalas are now considered endangered in New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT as numbers plummet due to climate change, land clearing and disease.

The Australian icon was previously rated ‘vulnerable’ under the federal government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, but its status has been upgraded.

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The ‘endangered’ listing now means conserving the koala is given greater priority.

Earlier this year, the CSIRO’s best estimate about how many koalas were left in the wild was a population of about 180,000 along the east coast.

This figure was reportedly labelled as “nonsense” by the Koala Foundation’s Deb Tabart, who believed the population to be much lower at around 50,000-80,000 nationally.

And that figure is of grave concern to Warrnambool’s Bernie Lane and Cathy Finn who are working hard to ensure the future of the koala and, in particular, to ensure its habitat in Warrnambool and surrounds does not diminish further.

Both women are volunteers with Mosswood Wildlife in Koroit – a not-forprofit organisation that rescues, rehabilitates and releases animals back into their natural habitat.

“Mosswood is privately owned and ran by volunteers; it’s not open to the general public but answers calls from people who find injured wildlife, whether that be on the roads, on local streets or even in public parks or reserves,” Cathy said.

Cathy has been a volunteer at Mosswood for just over four years and said the centre deals with all native Australian animals including birds, koalas, owls and even recently a bandicoot with five joeys in her pouch.

“Sadly the mum and all five didn’t make it, but that’s the nature of our work I guess,” Cathy said.

“At the moment we’re looking after a Fiordland penguin, which was found in Portland by a resident who called Wildlife

Victoria – that’s pretty special.”

Around a dozen volunteers are currently involved at Mosswood and, like Cathy and Bernie, are also concerned about the future of the koala.

“Dogs, cars and cattle are the three main killers of koalas,” Bernie said.

“As local koala vegetation becomes less and less they tend to move about more in search of food and a new home. We’d like to see more koala-friendly trees planted in Warrnambool.”

Cathy and Bernie are currently in the process of developing a koala interest group in Warrnambool, along with an interactive map which would give residents the opportunity to report any koala sightings as they occur.

“We want to further highlight the plight of our local koalas and what they are now up against,” Bernie said.

“They need and have every right to live here and we’re hoping more people will get on board and, together, work to ensure the koalas have a safe and ongoing existence.”

Once established, the interest group will focus on finding local places to develop and retain koala-friendly vegetation, track their location and movements, and further increase awareness of their plight.

“We’re also hoping to launch an interactive map in Warrnambool on Save the Koala Day, September 30 (more details in coming weeks),” Bernie said.

“The map will be simple to use and will allow people to record where they saw the koala, what state it was in and what its movements area. We will then be able to collate this data and present a very real picture of the plight of the koalas.”

Safety boost for students

MERRIVALE Primary School students can now walk safely to and from school thanks to a new crossing.

Warrnambool’s 31st supervised school crossing opened last week on Landmann Street, connecting the school with Merrivale Recreation Reserve and the houses beyond.

The project also includes a new concrete ramp and footpath to link the crossing with the reserve car park.

Merrivale Primary School principal Simon Perry welcomed the new crossing.

“This will encourage students to walk, ride and scoot to school,” he said.

“It’s about being active but doing that safely. This is an important safety feature for our school and community that will help kids get to and from school safely.”

Mr Perry thanked the Warrnambool City Council for getting the project off the ground and the Merrivale school council who has worked for a number of years to see the project to fruition.

Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said the new crossing was an excellent outcome.

“A lot of planning and collaboration with the Victorian Government goes into the creation of any new school crossing, so it’s fantastic to see it open,” she said.

“We also have a great partnership with the Merrivale Primary School, and it’s been really good to be able to work with the school to improve safety for students.

“Walking as a mode of transport is a great lifelong habit, and the more we can do to encourage walking, the healthier our city will be.”

Cr Arnott said that another school crossing for the city would be installed soon.

“The city’s 32nd school crossing will be on Raglan Parade at Hider and Ardlie streets and won’t be too far away following a successful application to the Victorian Government,” she said.

“A 40km/h school zone is planned to be introduced in August in that area, with the school crossing itself scheduled to be built in the September school holidays.”

Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a school crossing supervisor is encouraged to phone 5559 4800 or to keep an eye on the careers section of council’s website, with casual positions to be advertised in the coming weeks.

Local laws officer and school crossing supervisor Jesse Torpy guides prep students Bella Gee and Julian Toulmin across the road, watched by Merrivale principal Simon Perry. 2023E

Business facade grants open

DOES your business façade need an upgrade? Are you looking for help to fund shopfront improvements?

A popular program which aims to help local businesses enhance their shopfronts and the overall streetscape is now open for applications.

Moyne Shire Council’s annual Business Facade Improvement Program offers matched dollar for dollar grants up to $5,000 for eligible businesses.

Business or building owners can book their preapplication planning assessment now to make sure they have everything ready to lodge their application.

Moyne Shire mayor Cr Karen Foster said it was the fourth round of the popular program and was an important way for council to continue to support business owners.

“For business owners, this funding will give them the opportunity to enhance their street appeal and make improvements to not only boost their business, but to improve the overall streetscape and make our towns an even more attractive place to live and visit,” she said.

“Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, new signage or a new verandah and windows, we encourage all small business operators and property owners to take up this opportunity to enhance their building facade and make improvements they otherwise may not have been able to afford.”

Cr Foster said last year council allocated funding towards a number of businesses across the shire, including Meat at Beany’s in Koroit, Mortlake Motorcycles and Mowers, DLT Building Surveying in Mortlake, and Pelicans Cafe and Alexo Pizza in Port Fairy.

Cr Foster said the businesses received great feedback from visitors and locals, as well as reporting a great sense of pride in their refreshed shopfronts.

Applications to the $30,000 fund must be lodged by September 22, 2023.

More information on eligibility and how to apply can be found online at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/facade or by calling council’s economic development team on 1300 656 564.

Merrivale Primary School families are excited to now have access to a new crossing. 2023E

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Lesson in virtual fencing for farmers

SOUTH West Victorian dairy farmers have learnt about the potential benefits of virtual fencing to manage herd grazing and movement during a New Zealand study tour.

Farm consultants Angus Drummond and Fiona Smith organised and led the tour of the SW Farm Business Discussion Group (SW FBDG) to Christchurch New Zealand. One of the highlights was visiting a large farm of 1800 cows using halter collars on three herds, prompting a suggestion to

lobby the state government to allow their use in Victoria.

DemoDAIRY Foundation funded six south west Victorian farmers to be part of the tour, which also looked at how farmers are coping with the lower Nitrogen requirements and mitigating options, irrigation trials looking at application rates and timing, and the effect on Nitrogen leaching.

The tour also included a visit to Lincoln University to talk about a study on regenerative farming and 10-in-7 milking intervals.

Mr Drummond said there was a lot of interest in the halter collars.

“The farmer took us to a 59ha paddock of kale and fodder beet and simultaneously moved two large groups of animals, at either end of the paddock, up to the eating face from either side of the paddock,” Mr Drummond said.

“All cows moved quietly, none broke out and crossed the virtual fence and then after a while the herds were moved back again, with no fuss.”

Mr Drummond said farmers might want the virtual fencing but the price was currently prohibitive.

“They are a very powerful tool and the demonstration showed there was no evidence of cruelty,” he said.

“The two herds were very relaxed and happy to take and obey the sound cues given to them.

“We need to be lobbying the Victorian Government to allow these collars onto our farms.”

Mr Drummond said the collars had reinvigorated the farmer’s interest in the herds and pasture management.

“The app allows for pasture allocation and as the area is drawn into the app, it shows the pasture kgDM/cow allocated and the rotation length the herd will be on,” he said.

“The farmer can review the grazed area throughout the day and allocate more feed if required without needing to run a new strip fence.”

Timboon farmers and SW FBDG participants Matt and Renee Whitehead, who were supported by DemoDAIRY

Foundation to join the tour, said it was a real eye-opener.

“It got us thinking about the impact government regulations can have on farming for better or worse,” Mrs Whitehead said.

“We wanted to see different farming systems and how they are managed and it was interesting to learn about the halter collars.”

Mr Whitehead said he had been following the halter collars for a couple of years.

“It was nice to see them at work,” he said.

“We could save a heap of labour by using them.”

They would support a push to the state government to legalise their use in Victoria.

“The cows respected the collars and the farmers respected what was expected of the cows,” Mr Whitehead said.

They thanked DemoDAIRY Foundation for the opportunity and recommended other farmers seek support for similar study tours.

“It’s always worth looking a bit further than your fence to see what’s going on,” Mr Whitehead said.

DemoDAIRY Foundation is keen to support south-west Victorian dairy farmers to improve their knowledge and advance their careers.

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

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Local dairy farmers travelled to

Zealand to learn about the benefits of virtual fencing. 2023E

Shaping the future at Sheepvention

CUTTING edge ideas and technological advances will be on display at this year’s Sheepvention Rural Expo.

The ‘Inventions Competition’ will provide an opportunity to showcase some of the best ideas from across the region, as well as provide an impressive line-up of speakers on the ‘Towards 90’ innovations stage.

The innovations stage and inventions competition have gained a reputation for showcasing ground-breaking concepts and thought-provoking discussions within the agricultural industry.

This year’s event is no exception, as the Hub will showcase an array of visionary speakers, inventions and businesses alike to inspire, educate and challenge conventional thinkers.

Among the noticeable speakers to grace the stage will be renowned local inventor, James Nagorcka.

After building his own tractor on his property just outside of Hamilton, James won contracts with US giant John Deere.

Joining the line-up will be Sinclair Wilson, Meat and Livestock Australia, Mallee Marketing, NextGen Agri, Elders, Agriculture Victoria and Humans of Agriculture to name a few.

The stage will cover topics including factors impacting the agribusiness sectors, optimising reproductive productions in livestock, machine learning in the livestock industry and water management.

The renowned Inventions Competition highlights some of the most creative and inventive ideas from entrepreneurs and inventors.

Every inventor has to start somewhere,

and at Sheepvention they can take advantage of the opportunity to connect with various stakeholders.

In 2022, the competition was taken out by AWI’s Stephen Feighan and SCAA Training’s Glenn Haynes who designed a mechanical system that delivers the sheep to the shearer, thereby eliminating the catch and drag from the pen.

This minimises the chance of injury to

the shearer and the sheep while also maximising productivity with significantly reduced handling times.

The competition will host a number of classes, including livestock equipment and technology, farm machinery, house and garden, business and corporate technology, kindergarten, primary, secondary and tertiary students.

The stage and competition will take

place in the Innovations Hub and will be complemented by trade exhibitors focused in the educational, professional services, government and innovative sectors.

Sheepvention Rural Expo will take place on Sunday August 6 and Monday August 7 at the Hamilton Showgrounds. For more event information and ticket purchases visit www.sheepvention.com.

Working together for community safety

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Victoria (NHWV) will next month celebrate 40 years of partnership with Victoria Police.

As part of the 40th anniversary Regional Roadshow, NHWV will visit the Warrnambool police station on Monday August 7 to host a special barbecue for local officers.

“Over the past four decades, NHWV and Victoria Police have worked closely together to foster safer communities and provide a sense of security to the residents of Victoria,” chief executive Bambi Gordon said.

“To mark this significant milestone, BankVic is supporting NHWV to visit police stations across Victoria and host a barbecue for local police.”

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The visits acknowledge the collaboration of police and community.

This collaboration has played an integral role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all Victorians.

The Regional Roadshow will provide an opportunity for NHWV and BankVic representatives to express their appreciation to the hardworking Victoria Police officers in regional Victoria.

It will be a moment to acknowledge the collective efforts and achievements in creating safer towns, and an opportunity to enjoy a snag.

“Our 40th anniversary visits to regional police stations throughout August will also provide the opportunity to

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encourage the formation of new Neighbourhood Watch groups,” Ms Gordon said.

“We recognise there is a growing regional population, and those towns – such as Warrnambool – where there hasn’t been an active NHW group of recent times.

“We will be talking to local police about firing up new groups of volunteers as part of VicPol’s Neighbourhood Policing program.”

NHWV, Victoria Police, and BankVic thanked all officers and volunteers who have dedicated their time, expertise and resources to prevent crime and make Victoria a safer place over the past four decades.

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Work experience at the Weekly

CAMPERDOWN College Year 10 student Lily Maskell has spent this week with Western District Newspapers, gaining an insight in to how your local newspaper is produced.

Being in year 10, the opportunity of work experience had arrived upon me.

I had always found a great interest in writing/English all throughout school, so I knew that I wanted to do something to put this to practice.

I chose to do my work experience at

Western District Newspapers for the week, and was excited to take as much out of it as possible.

During my first day I learnt how to write and edit an article, take different kinds of photos and held my first interview.

During the week I was fortunate enough

to go out to places like Terang to watch and conduct interviews. It was fun to see how these kinds of stories are made and develop my skills.

It has been interesting to see how this newspaper runs, more so than others, as it is a newspaper written for small areas.

Living just out of Camperdown almost my whole life, I believe it’s important to represent smaller areas and to acknowledge the things happening in our community. After interviewing some people, I have begun to realise just how much this means.

To see how local journalism is practiced in small towns has been very interesting. More than anything I had been excited to work in this field for a week, as journalism is an area I might want to take up at University in Melbourne.

With only two and a half years left of high school, I am grateful to have this opportunity to hopefully help me decide my future plans for a career before I chose my VCE subjects for next year.

I am happy to be out of school and actually in a work environment, as it is hard to decide what career you want to do when you have not experienced it and what it is like.

I believe work experience is a great opportunity, one which I am grateful is offered to students.

I know I will take a lot of things out of it, that will help me in my future career whether that’s how an office works, different journalism skills or even just the timeline of a day at work.

I have enjoyed my time at Western District Newspapers and would recommend it to other students deciding where to do work experience in the future and have an interest in this area.

Year 10 student Lily Maskell is undertaking a week of work experience with Western District Newspapers 2023D

Comfort and support when needed most

Let’s Chat

We chat with Dr Eric Fairbank

Home was soon born.

“Myself, palliative care nurse Deidre Bidmade and a group of others got together to work out how the needs of the dying and their carers and families in our community could be met,” Dr Fairbank said.

“That support wasn’t of a medical nature, we wanted to help ease the burden on carers and family members.

“Everyone who wishes to do so, deserves the right to be able to die at home and our hospice in the home program allows them to do that if medically possible.”

While planning for the service and raising of funds from the community began in 2010, it wasn’t until October 2015 that the service became operational – and since then more locals are spending their final days at home.

“The rate of people dying at home in our district has risen from below the national average to more than double it,” Dr Fairbank said.

“And while more than half of those referred to Hospice fulfil their wish to die at home, many others are able to remain home longer thanks to the support they’ve received which, in turn, also helps reduce the burden on our healthcare services.”

Volunteers with the program are specifically trained to offer additional help to prevent carer burnout.

PROVIDING care and comfort

to those nearing the end of life’s journey is something close to the heart of retired doctor, Eric Fairbank.

Like many volunteers across Warrnambool and surrounding areas, Dr Fairbank is both proud and humbled to be a part of the Hospice in the Home program that continues to play a vital role in the lives of so many patients and their families.

After qualifying as a doctor in 1968, he spent his intern years in Warrnambool before travelling to New Guinea “for a few years” before returning to the ‘Bool where he spent the majority of his professional life.

Those years included working as a GP at the Cambourne Clinic for more than 30 years and for 25 years was in charge of the palliative care unit at Warrnambool Base Hospital before retiring in 2013.

Realising there was a gap in the services provided to palliative care patients, and that many who wished to die at home couldn’t due to a lack of additional in-home support for carers and family members, Hospice in the

“When family and friends are able to help fulfil a dying person’s wish to stay at home, it gives them a sense of value and purpose and can also help them in their grief,” Dr Fairbank said.

The vision of the program is for a caring and compassionate community that facilitates the choice to die in the comfort of home.

“While we are fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers what we also need is ongoing government support,” Dr Fairbank said.

“In the past we’ve relied on philanthropic trusts and donations from various foundations, and we have been very fortunate to have financial support from several local businesses here in Warrnambool; our team is always looking for grants and finding ways to raise funds.

“We started with one part-time manager and now have four staff. This program is saving the government a lot of money by helping people stay at home rather than spend their days in a hospital bed – which takes pressure off the public health system.”

The Warrnambool and District Community Hospice offers Hospice in the Home as a free community service and welcomes donations to help ensure this vital service continues well into the future.

The new Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) provides high-achieving and high-ability senior students from government schools with opportunities for extension, acceleration, and enrichment in their overall VCE program, regardless of their location in Victoria. To expand access, all our programs are available through a hybrid (online and on-site) learning framework.

Applications from students in rural, regional and remote areas of Victoria are invited and prioritised, including applications for 2024 Higher Education Studies (first year university subjects taken in Year 12), select VCE subjects, and Year 10 enrichment electives.

CHES offers these VCE subjects for study in 2024:

• Extended Investigation Units 3 & 4

• Algorithmics Units 3 & 4

• English Language Units 1 – 4

• Specialist Maths Units 1 – 4

Further information and applications are available through the CHES website: https://ches.vic.edu.au

Now retired, Dr Eric Fairbank finds satisfaction in his voluntary work with Warrnambool’s Hospice in the Home. 2023D

Car club helps young drivers

A CLUB of motoring enthusiasts has made a generous donation to support disadvantaged youth who are learning to drive safely.

Members of the Western Victorian Holden Car Club raised $2000 in support of young drivers who benefit from the services of the Corangamite L2P program. The program gives drivers aged 16-21, who do not have access to a supervised driver or roadworthy

vehicle, the opportunity to get behind the wheel with an experienced mentor in a reliable, safe vehicle.

Western Victorian Holden Car Club vice president Ken Plummer said the funds were raised earlier this year at the club’s 11th annual Show ‘N Shine event in Warrnambool.

Gold coin donations contributed around $1500, but club members chipped in to round up the total.

“The L2P program is a great asset to the area and we

also have a member who was an L2P mentor at one stage; they’re volunteers, so it’s a great cause for us to support,” Mr Plummer said.

“The club members wanted to boost the funds raised up to $2000 to help with some of the costs involved, so we were more than happy to help out.”

The L2P program has been supported through TAC funding but is reliant on support from volunteer mentors and philanthropic support alike.

Recognition for youth

DO you know a young person who has made a difference in the world around them over the past year?

Nominations for the 2023 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Awards are now open.

The annual awards recognise local young people between the ages of 12 and 25 who have exemplified and demonstrated cooperation, resilience, responsibility, kindness and passion.

Moyne Shire mayor Cr Karen Foster said the awards were a chance for people to celebrate the achievements of young people who contribute to their communities.

“The youth awards can empower young people by letting them know they are seen and appreciated,” Cr Foster said.

“I encourage anyone to nominate any local young person they know who has made a difference in the world around them over the last year.

“These young people are our future community. This is a powerful way to acknowledge they are having a positive impact.”

Warrnambool City Council mayor

Cr Debbie Arnott urged people to nominate.

“Our region is home to some remarkable young people. I know it, their teachers know it, their parents know it, but sometimes it’s the young people themselves who are the last to realise the significance of their achievements,” she said.

“So that’s why the Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Awards are so important. It’s a way that as a community, we can come together and recognise our shining young stars and our diligent quiet achievers.

“But the first step is to receive the nominations, and that’s where you come in. If you appreciate and admire the achievements of someone aged 12 to 25, please take the time to nominate them for an award.”

Nominations close on Sunday August 27, and can be made online at: Moyne residents: www.moyne. vic.gov.au/2023YouthAwardsWarrnambool residents: www. warrnambool.vic.gov.au/ warrnambool-and-moyne-youthawards.

Western Victorian Holden Car Club members have raised $2000, through gold coin donations at the 11th Show ‘n Shine in March, to support disadvantaged young drivers in the region. 2023D

V Line performance improves

THE performance of V/Line is now on the rise after uneven results have been recorded since October last year.

Performance on the Warrnambool line was highlighted by a strong reliability result of 98.9 per cent for the month, exceeding the reliability target for the seventh month in a row and improving by almost three per cent on the May result.

Of the 264 services scheduled to operate on the line just three were cancelled, two the result of a train fault and the third due to a trespasser.

The punctuality result for the Warrnambool line in June was 85.7.

Despite the result falling 6.3 per cent below the punctuality performance target, the figure marked an increase on the 80.7 per cent result in May and was the best result recorded since November 2022.

Reasons for the delays included train and track infrastructure faults and temporary speed restrictions between Waurn Ponds

and Camperdown.

“Warrnambool line passengers had one of the most reliable services on the network in June, while punctuality was the highest it has been this year,” a V/Line spokesperson said.

“The strong performance on the Warrnambool line this month follows the completion of major track, signal and infrastructure maintenance and renewal works in May.

“These works are critical to ensuring we continue to deliver a safe and reliable service for our passengers.”

V/Line had previously cited punctuality issues due to ongoing improvements on the Warrnambool line.

Crews completed a major program of track, signal and infrastructure maintenance and renewal works along the Warrnambool line in late April and early May.

“These works are essential for the ongoing upkeep of the network and help ensure we can continue to deliver a safe and reliable service to Warrnambool line passengers,”

Moyne seeks new depot

MOYNE Shire Council is searching for land for a new depot.

The council is now seeking further expressions of interest for a suitable parcel of land for a depot after previous submissions, submitted earlier this year, proved unsuitable.

Mayor Cr Karen Foster said this was the first step in a long process.

“Our Koroit depot has outgrown its current site in High Street and it is soon due to be moved to a new location,” Cr Foster said.

“There are no firm timeframes for the establishment of a new depot, but we want to get the process started and explore what options are available. We will keep the community informed as we progress.”

Chief executive officer Brett Davis said it was important staff had modern facilities to work from that would ensure safety was a priority.

“It’s clear that the depot in High Street isn’t really suitable for its purpose anymore,” he said.

“This isn’t a plan to consolidate all our depots onto one new site, we plan to keep depots at Mortlake, Naringal and Macarthur operational.

“We would look at relocating some elements from those depots to a new site - like truck wash bays and bitumen storage - but given Moyne covers more than 5000 square kilometres, it’s important that we have teams and equipment based in various locations around the shire.”

The expression of interest calls for a site within the central area of Moyne Shire, or near a Moyne Shire township, that is two to 10 hectares in size and can store industrial materials, plant and equipment and provide office space.

the V/Line spokesperson said.

“Significant upgrade works are also continuing in Geelong as part of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication project.

“At the same time, work continues on Stage 2 of the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, which will allow modern and reliable VLocity trains to travel to and from Warrnambool for the first time.”

Green light for stage one

MOYNE Shire Council has given the green light to start stage one of the Koroit township renewal.

At Tuesday night’s council meeting, councillors voted to spend the $1 million allocated to the project to complete stage one of works.

This will include a bluestone footpath on the north side of Commercial Road, between Daly’s IGA and the intersection of High Street.

Works will start as soon as possible, with timing dependent on weather conditions, procurement processes and contractor/material supply availability.

Council will also lodge an expression of interest to the federal government’s Growing Regions fund, using a further $2 million council allocation to the project as the required matched dollar-for-dollar funding.

If the application is successful it would ensure a $4 million project to complete footpaths in Commercial Road as well as works in High Street.

If the funding application is not successful, council would need to reassess options, including exploring an application to the second round of the fund.

Moyne Shire mayor Cr Karen Foster said the steps being taken were the preferred way forward of the Koroit District Progress Association (KDPA) and from traders in the immediate project area.

“We are committed to this project, it is our number one capital works plan and we are keen to get it moving, as is the KDPA, so it will be great to see this project start to take shape,” Cr Foster said.

“There is $1m allocated in council’s budget and we’ll use that to complete the bluestone footpath on one side of Commercial Road.

“We will also allocate a further $2 million which will leverage for the matched funding application to try and progress the project further

“Township renewals are expensive, transformational projects, and we need government funding to assist us to complete them – renewals in Mortlake and Port Fairy were completed with funding assistance from government – so it’s not out of the ordinary to try and attract that support.”

The mayor said council had been advocating solidly on this project to both the state and federal governments for a long time.

Cr Foster said the township renewal was the priority project for council and it had already made significant contributions – including $100,000 to complete the stage on the Village Green, $167,000 towards a new off-street car park and $260,000 towards bluestone paving in front of Daly’s IGA – all key elements of the plans.

She said after further assessment and discussions with the Koroit District Progress Association, to avoid further delays, the proposed program of works does not include undergrounding of power infrastructure.

“That work would require significant funding support and would take some time to get; unfortunately the footpath work wouldn’t be able to begin before the underground was completed so to avoid lengthy delays, it was agreed getting new footpaths built was the priority,” Cr Foster said.

Throughout June, V/Line recorded one of its best performance results on the Warrnambool line in more than seven months. 2023E

MOTORING

Applying for your L ‘s

Being able to get behind the wheel and drive is an exciting time for any teenager.

The independence that comes with a licence, together with the responsibilities that carries, is an important milestone and one that is forever treasured.

But even before that big day arrives, gaining a learner’s permit – being given the opportunity to drive on our roads – is just as exciting for any teenager.

In Victoria you must be at least 16 years old and a Victorian resident to be eligible to apply for a learner permit.

You will need to pass a car learner permit test at a VicRoads customer service centre.

This involves a learner permit knowledge test and an eyesight test.

Check Check your tyre pressure

DESPITE what many may believe, tyre pressure is not determined by the type or size of the tyre.

Instead, it’s dependent upon your vehicle’s load and driving application (including speed).

To find out what your car’s tyre pressure should be, look at the car manufacturers’ tyre placard.

This is usually found in the glove box, fuel filler cap, inside the driver’s door sill or under the bonnet.

The placard should also display the manufacturers’ recommended tyre sizes. When checking your tyre pressure, it is best to do it when the tyre is cold because pressure increases as the tyre warms.

Take the ‘cold’ reading and check it against the recommendations on the placard.

Heavy loads or towing puts extra strain on your tyres.

If your vehicle is fully loaded with passengers and luggage, the general rule is to add 28kpa (4 psi or 4lbs).

Travelling at high speed – 120km/h or more – for over an hour will cause your tyres to wear out twice as fast as when you drive at 70-80 km/h.

And if your tyres are under-inflated by 20 per cent, the life of your tyres can be reduced by around 30 per cent.

Don't inflate your tyres above 40 psi or 280 kPa.

When the tyres get hot from driving, the pressure will increase even more. Checking your tyre pressure not only helps maintain the life of the tyre (which, in turn, will save you money), it can also help with fuel consumption.

By keeping your tyres inflated to their proper levels, you can help maximise your car's fuel economy.

And if your tread is getting low call into The Tyre Factory and get them checked.

The knowledge test is conducted on computer and consists of 32 multiple choice questions based on road law information in the Road to Solo Driving handbook.

You will need to correctly answer at least 25 questions (78 per cent) to pass.

Before you attempt the learner permit test, you can do a practice test online.

The learner kit, which includes the Guide for Learners with a learner log book and the Guide for Supervising Drivers, is available free of charge to all learner drivers who obtain their learner permit for the first time.

These guides outline the roles and responsibilities for both learning and supervising drivers.

When you pass your learner permit test you can drive a car under certain restrictions and conditions:

• You must display L plates on the front and rear of the vehicle, visible from a distance of 20 metres.

• You must be accompanied by an experienced driver at all times while driving.

• You must have a zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at all times while driving and carry your learner permit at all times while driving.

• You must not tow a trailer or vehicle.

If you are under the age of 21, you will be required to complete a minimum of 120 hours (including at least 10 hours at night) of driving with an experienced driver before you take your licence test.

You must record these hours in an official Learner Log Book which must be signed by you and your experienced driver.

And if under 21, you must also hold your learner permit for at least twelve months.

After you get your learner permit to drive on the road, you must have a supervising driver seated beside you at all times while driving.

The supervising driver must be an experienced driver who holds a current full licence.

When supervising a learner driver, all experienced drivers are subject to a 0.05 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) requirement and must not drink a beverage containing alcohol while supervising.

Supervising drivers must also complete their details in the ‘List for Supervising Drivers’ and ‘Declaration of Completion’ in your Learner Log Book.

Helping those in need

WHEN

From its busy and well-stocked op shop in High Street, the club’s many volunteers go about their business quietly and diligently.

They work hard behind-the-scenes bringing bargains of all sorts to locals and town visitors – all in the knowledge that every dollar raised will go back into their local community to help groups and others in need.

Since the first club was formed in Australia 75 years ago, Lions has grown dramatically in size and impact with over 1200 clubs and 25,000 members now giving back through a range of communitybased programs and initiatives.

While some Lions are on a mission to cure childhood cancer and diabetes, others are committed to helping those impacted by drought and floods – many are simply working together to help people in need in their local community.

One thing all Lions have in common is together they are making an incredible difference.

At Koroit, the Lions op shop has 14 Lions members and 13 other volunteers on the roster – enabling it to keep the doors open four days a week.

And shop manager Marg Everard (a dedicated Lion) couldn’t be prouder.

“We have a great lot of people who help out and that’s what makes this shop the success that it is,” Marg said.

“We’ve managed to raise quite a bit of money over the years and that all goes back into the community to help groups and individuals in need.

“We’re proud of what we have been able to do in the past, and continue to do, and we thank everyone who comes in and shops here because without our volunteers and our customers we couldn’t continue to donate as we do.”

The shop was first opened on February 18, 2015 and since then money raised has gone towards such projects as a playground and exercise equipment at the railway station, the local skate park and now the Lions are close to completing a new barbecue in the railway precinct.

“This shop is the backbone of our Lions club in terms of raising some much-needed funds for various projects,” Marg said.

“We also help out at the local art show over the Melbourne Cup weekend, and at the swap meet in March and help man the gate at the Irish Festival, the truck show and the Folkie.”

Koroit Lions Club president Jim Madden said the club would celebrate its 50th anniversary in February next year.

“We currently have about 30 members, and most are active, but we would always welcome new faces,” Jim said.

The club holds a business meeting on the first Monday of the month, a dinner meeting on the third Wednesday and hosts a second-hand furniture sale in its shed in Victoria Park on the third Saturday of each month.

New members welcome

of their clubs but also in their survival as a viable and active service organisation.

With over 1.2 million members in almost every country and geographic location, the Lions organisation is the largest service club in the world – with all members united in the common bond of service and fellowship.

Unfortunately, many people believe a Lions club comprises a group of ‘old men’ who are known for hosting fundraising barbecues or running Crayfish spinning wheels at the local market.

However, all money raised at those barbecues and spinning wheels (and many other similar activities) is given back to the community in assistance and service.

Not one cent disappears into that coffer called administration. Lions pay their own way.

And as for ‘old men’ - clubs recognise and embrace younger members for they not only bring fresh ideas to the club but are also more aware of the needs of their communities in this changing world.

And clubs have welcomed female members for many years now, in fact many clubs recognise that female membership has not only resulted in the strengthening

Across the western district, Lions has enjoyed outstanding female participation in many active leadership roles including as district governors – while also continuing to welcome older folk who can also contribute in so many ways.

There are very few people or organisations in most communities who have not benefitted in some way from their local Lions club.

If you have ever considered Lions Club membership don’t be so quick to refuse an invitation based on the “I haven’t got time” excuse.

You won’t be asked for an immediate commitment to the club, rather you will be invited to attend a couple of meetings and perhaps even an activity before a final decision.

And you will not be asked to think and dream Lionism.

A strong protocol in clubs is family first, work second, and a little spare time for Lions.

And you will certainly enjoy the benefits of fellowship and friendship, local, nationally and internationally, along with the satisfaction that comes with service, of helping those less fortunate or in need, from the young to the very old.

it comes to giving back to the community, the Koroit Lions Club is well versed.

IF you are looking for a way to give back to your community, make new friends and fund raise for worthy causes, consider joining a Lions club.

Koroit Lions op shop manager Marg Everard with club president Jim Madden. 2023D

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MORTLAKE

MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023

SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

YARDING 1465 CHANGE 140 more

Mortlake numbers decreased by 560 head this week for a total offering of 900 cattle. It was an offering showing the effects of the winter on livestock being a good lead and tailing off to a fair number of plainer types.

Majority of the cow offering were dairy breeds with the beef cows offered being medium weights with limited cover.

Afair number of manufacturing steers were also penned. Most regular buyers were in attendance not operating to full capacity.

Restocker and feeder interest was sound with most of the beef breeds and trade cattle purchased by feeder operators.

The yarding consisted of 225 grown cattle, 290 trade and 385 cows and included 6 bulls.

The market for grown cattle gained 10c to 15c/kg with most of the trade types stronger by 10c/kg.

Manufacturing steers were 10c to 20c/ kg dearer. Heavy beef cows remained firm to slightly dearer with the medium weights gained 10c and the light cows gained 10c to 20c/kg.

Trade steers and heifers made between 295c and 350c/kg. Grown cattle topped at 330c/kg. Low numbers of vealers made to 315c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold from 210c to 275c/kg. Good beef cows sold from 210c to 273c/kg with the medium weights between 180c and 250c/kg. Dairy cows were generally between 185c and 238c/kg with grown dairy bulls to 225c/kg. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

H.F. RICHARDSON

LIVESTOCK

BULLOCKS: G Beach, lim x, 712kg at 280¢, $1993.60; Beach P/Ship, ang x, 712kg at 280¢, $1993.60.

VEALERS: CK Bassett, mg, 320kg at 334¢, $1068.80; Timboon Park, mg, 404kg at 260¢, $1054.40.

HEIFERS: CK Bassett, mg, 382kg at 320¢, $1222.40; RJ Moloney, lim, 442kg at 222¢, $9981.24; M J McCosh, frsn, 516kg at 200¢, $1033.33.

COWS: MJ McCosh, frsn, 636kg at 218¢, $1386.48; Gum Creek, frsn, 636kg at 218¢, $1386.48; Terang Partners, frsn, 553kg at 212¢, $1172.36.

BULLS: MJ McCosh, frsn, 564kg at 190¢, $1071.60.

ELDERS KERR & CO

BULLOCKS: Murray Brook Farm, ang, 646kg at 310¢, $2003.00; Wellbourne P/L, ang, 570kg at 301¢, $1716.00; Murray Brook Farm, ang, 548kg at 293¢, $1604.00.

TRADE STEERS: Murray Brook Farms, spec prk, 493kg at 265¢, $2610.00.

TRADE HEIFERS: AH Watson & Sons, ang x, 533kg at 316¢, $1683.00; Gibbs & Vaughan, char x, 418kg at 350¢, $1464.00; AH Watson & Sons, ang x, 518kg at 304¢, $1576.00; AH Watson & Sons, ang, 581kg at 298¢, $1731.00.

BEEF COWS: Shelbourne Estate, ang, 696kg at 260¢, $1810.00; Murray Brook Farms, ang, 664kg at 260¢, $1726.00; Woorabinda Past Co, ang, 576kg at 258¢, $1487.00.

DAIRY COWS: GM, DG & SM Hooker, frsn x, 571kg at 220¢, $1256.00; M & HM Castle, frsn x, 598kg at 218¢, $1303.00.

BULLS: C Shervashidze, sp meater, 590kg at 225¢, $1328.00.

SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS

CAMPERDOWN

TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023

LIVESTOCK

COWS: S & N Branson, ang, 659.2kg at 273¢, $1799.00; JC &, HM & PJ Dumesny, frsn, 590.5kg at 230¢, $1358.00; R & R Guyett, frsn, 564kg at 204¢, $1150.00.

NUTRIEN

BULLOCKS: Halfpenny Green P/L, ang, 606kg at 309¢, $1872.54; T & K Netherway, ang, 736kg at 252¢, $1854.72; DF White, frsn, 606kg at 230¢, $1393.80.

STEERS: Halfpenny Green P/L, ang, 507kg at 304¢, $1541.28; J & A Hodgett, ang x, 464.4kg at 301¢, $1397.77; RJ & TJ McKenzie, ang x, 566kg at 292¢, $1652.72; G & J McDonald, ang, 496kg at 283¢, $1403.68; D & F Hawkes, ang x, 555kg at 282¢, $1565.10; B Gebbie, ang x, 490kg at 268¢, $1313.20.

VEALERS: Halfpenny Green P/L, ang, 435kg at 284¢, $1235.40; B Gebbie, ang x, 357.5kg at 275¢, $983.13; Halfpenny Green P/L, ang, 367.5kg at 275¢, $1010.63; J & A Hodgett, ang x, 465kg at 258¢, $1199.70; T & K Netherway, ang, 458kg at 240¢, $1099.20; RJ & TJ McKenzie, ang, 408kg at 232¢, $946.56.

HEIFERS: DF White, ang x, 503.5kg at 295¢, $1484.83; GJ Collins, ang x, 525kg at 295¢, $1548.75; RJ & TJ McKenzie, ang, 512kg at 280¢, $1433.60; J & A Hodgett, ang x, 407.9kg at 246¢, $1003.33.

COWS: WT & JM Slattery, ang, 691.8kg at 258¢, $1784.89; J & A Hodgett, ang, 561.7kg at 250¢, $1404.17; GJ Collins, ang, 596kg at 250¢, $1490.00; AS Taylor, ang, 668.8kgat 248¢, $1658.50; DF White, x bred, 718kg at 246¢, $1766.28; Tarqua Pastoral, ang, 555kg at 242¢, $1343.10.

CHARLES STEWART NASH McVILLY

STEERS: Rhonda Howard, bb, 616kg at 288¢, $1774; Yelka Past., hfd x, 600kg at 275¢, $1650; Yelka Past., frsn, 610kg at 255¢, $1555; Rhonda Howard, frsn, 544kg at 244¢, $1326.

TRADE CATTLE: T & L Cecil, lim x, 322kg at 322¢, $1036; Rhonda Howard, frsn, 474kg at 240¢, $1137; S Guthrie, ang, 500kg at 185¢, $925; Two Pines, spec. stag, 318kg at 210¢, $609; E. Meade, spec. x hfd, 278kg at 190¢, $528.

COWS: PD Hallyburton, ang, 790kg at 260¢, $2054; PD Hallyburton, ang, 783kg at 260¢, $2034; PD Hallyburton, ang, 632kg at 250¢, $1579; P & L Hobbs, frsn, 723kg at 212¢, $1531; Scanlon Dairy, frsn, 600kg at 212¢, $1270; Yelka Past., ang x, 522kg at 220¢, $1148.

J & J KELLY

STEERS: B. Bonnett, frsn, 691kg at 250¢, $1728.00; NWFC, frsn, 657kg at 252¢, $1655.64; Dalreaton, frsn, 498kg at 238¢, $1185.24.

HEIFERS: LM Uebergang, jrsy x, 462kg at 232¢, $1071.84; J & T Drake, jrsy x, 455kg at 232¢, $1055.60.

COWS: Ancala, ang x, 649kg at 252¢, $1635.48; KJ Brewer, frsn, 656kg at 195¢, $1279.20; CG & TA Haberfield 533kg at 195¢, $1039.35; LM Uebergang, jrsy x, 492¢, $1033.20; J Anderson, jrsy, 457kg at 210¢, $959.70.

SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s YARDING 304 CHANGE 32 more

The Camperdown agents yarded 305 head at this weeks market. A few good cows were offered with the majority of the yarding in plain condition being secondary type cows. The majority of the market were cows with 250 head and 60 mixed cattle. All the regular buyers were active.

Despite the quality on offer, the market was stronger by 20 to 25c/kg over most categories of cows.

A small offering of vealers topped at 340c/ kg with manufacturing stock to 260 c/kg and well covered dairy cows sold to 258c/kg.

Medium weight dairy cows to the trade made from 190 to 220c/kg with the lightweights from 110 to 185c/kg.

Grown beef bulls topped at 268c and the dairy bulls to 240c/kg. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

H.F. RICHARDSON LIVESTOCK

COWS: R & M Barling, frsn, 695kg at 248¢, $1895.96; Muddy Boots, frsn, 695kg at 248¢, $1895.96; Winocka, frsn, 630kg at 230¢, $1593.90; P & L Thornton, frsn, 567kg at 230¢, $1435.77; Elinure, frsn, 567kg at 230¢, $1435.77; R & M Barling, jrsy, 515kg at 225¢, $1274.62; Rivers Run, jrsy x, 225¢, $1274.62; A & E Darcy, frsn, 650kg at 170¢, $1047.20; S & M Wines, jrsy, 363kg at 160¢, $639.46.

BULLS: P & M Hickey, ang, 960kg at 255¢, $2692.80.

CHARLES STEWART NASH McVILLY

GRASS HEIFERS: SR & JJ Bevin, frsn, 631kg at 260¢, $1640.60; DP & MT Alexander, frsn, 620kg at 260¢, $1612.00; JW & VL Wetemans, frsn, 575kg at 220¢, $1265.00; Brucknell Banks, frsn, 475kg at 220¢, $1045.00.

BULLS: PG & JA Downie, hrfd, 850kg at 255¢, $2167.50; AJ Pastoral Co P/L, 915kg at 240¢, $2196.00.

FRIESIAN COWS: DP & MT Alexander, frsn, 687.5kg at 258¢, $1773.75; BA & LR Morgan, frsn, 705kg at 230¢, $1621.50; DA & BR Weel, frsn, 705kg at 230¢, $1621.50; SJ & JA Thow, frsn, 666kg at 220¢, $1465.20; RC & J Mair, frsn, 735kg at 215¢, $1580.25; Hungry Hollow, frsn, 740kg at 215¢, $1591.00; JW & VL Wetemans, frsn, 650kg at 210¢, $1365.00; FJ Whiteside, frsn, 642.5kg at 210¢, $1349.25; Brucknell Banks, frsn, 578kg at 198¢, $1144.44; SR & JJ Bevin, frsn, 532.5kg at 198¢, $1054.35. X BRED COWS: SR & JJ Bevin, frsn x, 440kg at 220¢, $968.00; SJ & JA Thow, frsn x, 535kg at 205¢, $1096.75; F J Whiteside, frsn x, 525kg at 205¢, $1076.25; AJ Pastoral Co P/L, x bred, 420kg at 205¢, $861.00; BA & LR Morgan, frsn x, 575kg at 198¢, $1138.50; Ripplebank, frsn x, 505kg at 185¢, $934.25.

JERSEY COWS: Wyss Trading Trust, jrsy x, 501kg at 220¢, $1102.20; KW Baynes, jrsy, 445kg at 220¢, $979.00; AJ Pastoral Co P/L, jrsy, 525kg at 200¢, $1050.00; KW Baynes, jrsy, 565kg at 200¢, $1130.00; G A Riches, jrsy x, 435kg at 185¢, $804.75.

CHARLES STEWART LIVESTOCK

VEALERS: C & J Box, hrfd, 700kg at 270¢, $2079.00; R& L Daff, MG x, 364kg at 334¢, $1337.00; R & L Daff, MG x, 329kg at 340¢, $1230.00; P & B Doolan, frsn, 585kg at 244¢, $1570.00; S & B Doolan, frsn, 244kg at 244¢, $1530.00; P & S Hinkley, frsn x, 470kg at 234¢, $1210.00; D & H Barling, jrsy, 425kg at 234¢, $1094.00.

COWS: Eastern Creek, frsn, 640kg at 220¢, $1549.00; Cooriemungle Ops, aus red, 635kg at 220¢, $1537.00; Eastern Creek, frsn, 1648.33kg at 225¢, $1605.00; P & B Doolan, frsn, 695kg at 222¢, $1697.00; Inglerook, frsn, 505kg at 222¢, $1233.00; Cooriemungle Ops, frsn, 500kg at 222¢, $1221.00; J Van Dijk, frsn, 545kg at 222¢, $1331.00; Doolan Farms, frsn, 620kg at 222¢, $1514.00; M & N Ubergang, frsn, 480kg at 205¢, $1082.00; C & J Box, frsn, 600kg at 205¢, $1353.00; T Caverhill, frsn, 570kg at 205¢, $1285.00; A & C Crole, frsn, 615kg at 194¢, $1312.00; B & E Darcy, frsn, 540kg at 194¢, $1152.00; Howard F/T, frsn x, 525kg at 194¢, $1120.00; L & S Ferrari, frsn x, 445kg at 208¢, $1018.00; B Clarke, frsn x, 420kg at 208¢, $961.00; P & S Hinkley, frsn x, 495kg at 208¢, $1133.00; J & J Giblin, frsn x, 410kg at 208¢, $938.00; C & J Box, frsn x, 518.33kg at 208¢, $1186.00; J & A Kenna, jrsy, 460kg at 190¢, $961.00; P & J Battistello, jrsy, 540kg at 190¢, $1129.00.

ELDERS CAMPERDOWN

COWS: D McDonnell, frsn, 575kg at 248¢, $1568.60; Norton Ag, hrfd, 640kg at 238¢, $1675.52; Huffadine F/T, frsn, 595kg at 238¢, $1557.71; Seabrook Holdings, frsn x, 545kg at 218¢, $1306.91.

BULLS: Norton Agm hrfd, 1030kg at 268¢, $3036.44; TJ McSween, spec prk, 840kg at 254¢, $2346.96; Silverhill Angus, ang, 975kg at 238¢, $2552.55.

HAMILTON SHEEP MARKET

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023

SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

Total Yarding: 6500 (+2621)

Sheep Yarding: 2300 (+850)

Lamb Yarding: 4200 (+1771)

Hamilton agents a total of 7,000 units at this week’s market comprising 4,800 lambs and 2,200 sheep an increase of 2,500 units on last weeks market.

The offering in general was plain and very mixed displaying signs of conditions evident during a winter yarding.

The sheep yarding comprised most weights and grades.

Not all regular buyers were present or active which offered some feeder competition with little to no store competition.

Buyers were selective and at times disinterested in a dull market for lamb.

Best trade lambs, short skinned score 3 were $10to$15 head easier with other categories of lamb easier by $25 to $30/head.

Top lambs sold to $152 and hoggets topped at $110/head.

Competition was also softer for sheep with heavy ewes losing between $30 to $40/head with all other grades up to $30/head softer. Light 12 to 16kg lambs made from $35 to $68 trade lambs 18 to 22kg sold from $104 to $127/head with medium weight lambs to the trade 22 to 26kg making from $117 to $142/head.

The best trade lambs realized 450c to 560c/ kg cwt. Heavy crossbred ewes sold to $80/ head with Merino ewes to $55/head. Well covered Merino wethers topped at $67/head with the general run of good and medium weight mutton realizing between 160c to 250c/kg cwt.

Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

SENIOR FOOTBALL

KOROIT ........................... 16.14 (110)

WARRNAMBOOL ............. 5.5 (35)

GOALS, Koroit: C. Byrne 5, J. Neave 4, M.

Lloyd 2, P O’Sullivan 2, W. Couch 1, J

Lloyd 1, D. McCutcheon 1; Warrnambool: J. Chittick 1, D. Graham 1, D. Mccorkell 1, C. Moncrieff 1, J. Wells 1.

BEST, Koroit: C. Byrne, J. Neave, M. Petersen, J. Lloyd, T. Baulch, D. McCutcheon;

Warrnambool: R. Mast, F. Radley, M. Bidmade, S. Cowling, W. Lord, J. Wells.

CAMPERDOWN ..........2.1 3.6 4.7 9.10 (64)

COBDEN ....................2.6 6.9 9.12 11.14 (80)

GOALS, Camperdown: S. Gordon 5, T. Kent

1, C. Lucas 1, Z. Sinnott 1, H. Sumner 1;

Cobden: M. Koroneos 3, J. Williamson 3, B.

Mahoney 2, G. Rooke 1, T. Spokes 1, D. Watson.

BEST, Camperdown: W. Rowbottom, B. Richardson, H. Sinnott, S. Gordon, S. Morgan; Cobden: G. Rooke, S. Thow, J.

Hammond, D. Watson, J. Hutt, B. Berry.

STH WARRNAMBOOL 7.913.12 18.17 24.20 (164)

HAMILTON .................1.0 1.3 3.3 4.4 (28)

GOALS, South Warrnambool: W. White 8, S. Beks

5, S. Kelly 4, W. Rantall 2, N. Thompson 2, P. Anderson 1, C. Gallichan 1, D. Nicholson 1;

Hamilton: D. Russell 3, H. Cook 1.

BEST, South Warrnambool: W. White, D. Nicholson, L. Youl, M. McCluggage, M. Irving, O. Bridgewater; Hamilton: T. Morris, C. Alexander, C. Whyte, D. White, D. Russell, A. Kissel.

NTH WARRNAMBOOL 7.411.11 18.17 21.19 (145)

PORTLAND .................0.1 3.1 3.1 4.4 (28)

GOALS, North Warrnambool: T. Batten 8, F. Jones 4, Z. Timms 2, J. Bermingham 1, Jett. Bermingham 1, C. Grundy 1, J. Grundy 1, B. Mugavin 1, S. Shiells 1, M. Wines 1; Portland: W. Hunter 2, S. Peck 1, J. Wilson 1.

BEST, North Warrnambool: T. Batten, F. Jones, J. Lewis, B. Jenkinson, Jett Bermingham, R. Scoble; Portland:T. Jennings, D. Denboer, L. Goldby, J. Wilson, P. Procter, B. Malcolm.

TERANG MORTLAKE ..1.3 5.4 8.6 10.8 (68)

PORT FAIRY ...............0.3 6.4 8.6 11.10 (76)

GOALS, Terang Mortlake: W. Kain 4, J. Arundell

1, R. Buck 1, R. Hutchins 1, K. Johnstone 1, L. McConnell 1, H. Porter 1; Terang Mortlake: W. Kain 4, J. Arundell 2, R. Hutchins 2, R. Buck 1, T. Harris 1, L. McConnell 1, B. Reid

1, W. Rosas 1; Port Fairy: M. Sully 4, J. Rowan

3, J. Hopper 1, A. Mcmeel 1, O. Pollock 1, M. Ryan 1. BEST, Terang Mortlake: G. Bourke, J. Arundell, S. Crawley, W. Kain, R. Buck,

I. Kenna; Port Fairy: M. Sully, A. Mcmeel, K. Mercovich, K. Smith, C. Harwood, J. Bartlett.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 48(pts), 213.48(%); Koroit 36, 131.32; North Warrnambool 36, 125.36; Terang

Mortlake 36, 123.96; Cobden 34, 128.99; Port Fairy 30, 121.18; Camperdown 28, 98.44; Warrnambool 20, 83.51; Hamilton

8, 56.16; Portland 4, 40.11.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

Koroit 7.6 (48) lost to Warrnambool 11.9 (75); Camperdown 0.3 (3) lost to Cobden 26.21 (177); South Warrnambool 23.11 (149) def. Hamilton 2.0 (12); North Warrnambool

10.9 (69) def. Portland 7.3 (45); Terang Mortlake 3.7 (25) def. Port Fairy 2.5 (17);

LADDER: Cobden 52(pts), 554.28(%); South Warrnambool 52, 480.15; Warrnambool 48, 354.60; Terang

Mortlake 36, 142.09; Koroit 32, 95.50; Hamilton 28, 65.81; North Warrnambool 16, 62.00; Portland 8, 44.69; Port Fairy 4, 31.95; Camperdown 4, 19.38.

UNDER 18½ FOOTBALL

Koroit 8.11 (59) def. Warrnambool 2.2 (14); Camperdown 0.0 (0) lost to Cobden 21.6 (132); South Warrnambool 10.10 (70) def. Hamilton 3.3 (21); North Warrnambool 5.5 (35) lost to Portland 8.10 (58); Terang Mortlake 0.2 (2) lost to Port Fairy 16.19 (115)

LADDER: South Warrnambool 50, 221.43; Warrnambool 40, 184.22; Hamilton 34, 111.77; Cobden 32, 193.79; Koroit 32, 124.14; North Warrnambool 28, 156.37; Portland 28, 132.74; Port Fairy 24, 90.59; Terang Mortlake 12, 42.95; Camperdown 0, 12.87.

OPEN NETBALL

North Warrnambool 51 def. Portland 46; South Warrnambool 56 def. Hamilton 28; Koroit 38 lost to Warrnambool 43; Camperdown 35 lost to Cobden 75; Terang Mortlake 54 def. Port Fairy 40.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 56(pts), 2437.62(%); Cobden 50, 164.22 Koroit 36, 120.62; North Warrnambool 36, 108.14; Hamilton 34, 119.19; Warrnambool 32, 109.03; Terang Mortlake 24, 105.89; Portland 4, 67.74; Camperdown 4, 48.03; Port Fairy 4, 41.13.

DIVISION ONE NETBALL

Terang Mortlake 29 drew with; Port Fairy 29; Koroit 37 def. Warrnambool 25; Camperdown 28 lost to Cobden 70; North Warrnambool 29 lost to Portland 47; South Warrnambool 27 lost to Hamilton 43.

LADDER: Cobden 52(pts), 162.78(%); Koroit 44, 152.03; Hamilton 36, 126.78; Portland 36, 99.83; South Warrnambool 34, 123.25; Port Fairy 30, 98.02; Terang Mortlake 26, 108.96; Warrnambool 12, 70.02; North Warrnambool 10, 76.01; Camperdown 0, 40.92.

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DIVISION TWO NETBALL

Koroit 50 def. Warrnambool 15; Camperdown 27 lost to Cobden 43; North Warrnambool 35 lost to Portland 38; Terang Mortlake 40 lost to Port Fairy 43; South Warrnambool 36 def. Hamilton 32.

LADDER: Portland 44 (pts), 118.56(%); Port Fairy 42, 109.73; Terang Mortlake 40, 131.72; Koroit 38, 139.51; Hamilton 36, 121.28; South Warrnambool 28, 108.08; North Warrnambool 24, 99.33; Cobden 20, 90.67; Warrnambool 6, 66.32; Camperdown 2, 50.79.

DIVISION THREE NETBALL

North Warrnambool 20 def. Portland 15; South Warrnambool 32 lost to Hamilton 44; Koroit 41 def. Warrnambool 39; Camperdown 44 def. Cobden 23; Terang Mortlake 42 def. Port Fairy 36. LADDER: Terang Mortlake 54(pts), 155.22(%); Hamilton 50, 185.11; Koroit 40, 110.40; Port Fairy 36, 138.66; South Warrnambool 32, 112.65; Camperdown 24, 96.40; Cobden 20, 85.27; Warrnambool 12, 82.29; Portland 8, 57.00; North Warrnambool 4, 46.18.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Koroit 50 def. Warrnambool 47; Terang Mortlake 48 def. Port Fairy 19; South Warrnambool 23 lost to Hamilton 37; Camperdown 21 lost to Cobden 65; North Warrnambool 43 def. Portland 27.

LADDER: Terang Mortlake 56(pts), 190.48(%); Koroit 52, 195.60 Warrnambool 40, 158.21; Hamilton 40, 145.45; Cobden 32, 152.03; South Warrnambool 28, 117.85; North Warrnambool 16, 79.26; Portland 12, 64.85; Port Fairy 4, 36.31; Camperdown 0, 26.00.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

North Warrnambool 34 def. Portland 20; South Warrnambool 25 def. Hamilton 10; Terang Mortlake 33 def. Port Fairy 7; Koroit 40 def. Warrnambool 10; Camperdown 37 def. Cobden 29.

LADDER: Terang Mortlake 54(pts), 223.79(%); Koroit 54, 212.61; South Warrnambool 44, 206.85; North Warrnambool 36, 137.99; Hamilton 28, 86.75; Camperdown 24, 79.66; Portland 18, 71.57; Cobden 8, 58.17; Port Fairy 8, 48.53; Warrnambool 6, 38.10.

13 & UNDER NETBALL

Koroit 36 def. Warrnambool 11; North Warrnambool 7 lost to Portland 38; South Warrnambool 15 lost to Hamilton 24; Camperdown 35 def. Cobden 19; Terang Mortlake 38 def. Port Fairy 12.

LADDER: Koroit 56, 290.11; Hamilton 52, 232.64; Terang Mortlake 44, 164.19 South Warrnambool 36, 107.81; Warrnambool 30, 106.96; Camperdown 26, 114.19; Portland 14, 75.94; Port Fairy 14, 66.19; Cobden 8, 65.54; North Warrnambool 0, 8.70.

HAMPDEN JUNIOR LEAGUE

UNDER 16 FOOTBALL

Warrnambool 0.4 (4) lost to Koroit 17.19 (121); Camperdown 2.2 (14) lost to Cobden 13.8 (86); Hamilton 8.6 (54) def. South Warrnambool 4.8 (32); Portland 6.11 (47) def. North Warrnambool 6.8 (44); Port Fairy 5.7 (37) lost to Terang Mortlake 9.9 (63) .

LADDER: Koroit 48(pts), 376.51(%); South Warrnambool 48, 296.60; Hamilton 48, 193.13; Cobden 36, 154.79; Terang Mortlake 36, 104.48; North Warrnambool 24, 85.99; Portland 16, 65.98; Warrnambool 12, 59.48; Port Fairy 12, 46.53; Camperdown 0, 14.82.

UNDER 14 FOOTBALL

Warrnambool 9.3 (57) def. Koroit 2.0 (12); Camperdown 7.4 (46) def. Cobden 0.4 (4); Hamilton 4.2 (26) lost to South Warrnambool 4.9 (33); Portland 3.1 (19) lost to North Warrnambool 3.15 (33); Port Fairy 8.2 (50) def. Terang Mortlake 7.7 (49).

LADDER: North Warrnambool 48, 504.62; Hamilton 48, 343.35; Warrnambool 48, 282.43; South Warrnambool 40, 285.21; Terang Mortlake 32, 122.81; Port Fairy 20, 64.84; Camperdown 16, 51.85; Koroit 12, 41.08; Cobden 12, 24.18; Portland 4, 14.72.

17 & UNDER RESERVES

NETBALL

Warrnambool 16 lost to Koroit 19; Terang Mortlake 15 def. Port Fairy 11; Koroit 19 lost to Warrnambool Res 29.

LADDER: Cobden 48(pts), 327.78(%); South Warrnambool 44, 206.36; Warrnambool 32, 134.93; Koroit 24, 85.46; Port Fairy 20, 70.43; Terang Mortlake 20, 49.88; North Warrnambool 0, 36.25.

15 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Camperdown Res 29 def. Cobden 24; South Warrnambool 46 def. North Warrnambool 8; Warrnambool Res 27 def. Koroit 11 Port Fairy had the Bye.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 56(pts), 507.29(%); Warrnambool 44, 191.12; Koroit 44, 117.22; Camperdown 36, 66.45; North Warrnambool 24, 55.34; Cobden 20, 57.77; Port Fairy 12, 27.66.

13 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

South Warrnambool 31 def. Hamilton 7; Warrnambool 19 def. Koroit 12; Camperdown 27 def. Cobden 24; Port Fairy 11 def. Terang Mortlake 9 North Warrnambool had the Bye. LADDER: South Warrnambool 56(pts), 501.16(%); Koroit 44, 209.59; Warrnambool 44, 130.07; Hamilton 40, 121.74; Camperdown 28, 65.65; Terang Mortlake 24, 61.68; Cobden 20, 57.09; North Warrnambool 12, 41.94; Port Fairy 12, 33.46.

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WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE

SENIOR FOOTBALL

DENNINGTON ................0.1 0.1 2.1 2.0 (27)

NIRRANDA ....................6.4 6.7 4.3 5.8 (148)

GOALS, Dennington: T. Jnr Noonan 2, N.

Alexandrou 1, J. Hamilton 1; Nirranda: J. Couch

3, D. Philp 3, J. Walsh 3, B. Kew 2, J. Paulin 2, J. Primmer 21.

BEST, Dennington: D. Paton, D. Threlfall, B. Baker, T. Fitzgerald, J. Hamilton, L. Campbell-Gavin;

Nirranda: J. Paulin, J. Primmer, B. McCann, J.

Couch, D. Philp, C. Wagstaff.

SOUTH ROVERS ............3.1 0.1 2.1 2.2 (47)

ALLANSFORD................3.1 7.4 2.1 6.2 (116)

GOALS, South Rovers: A. Farrell 2, J. Higgins

2, K. Lenehan 1, S. Nicolson 1, B. Oates 1;

Allansford: R. Hare 11, F. Gleeson 4, K. Gordon

1, B. Hunger 1, B. Williams 1.

BEST, South Rovers: S. Wilde, B. White, T.

Harman, J. Morton, J. Fedley, B. Goodall;

Allansford: R. Hare, T. Membrey, Z. Jamieson, B. Hunger, Z. Mungean, K. Jans.

MERRIVALE ..................5.3 3.4 5.2 5.3 (120)

TIMBOON ......................0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

GOALS, Merrivale: N. Krepp 4, J. Neave 3, T.

Porter 3, Z. Neave 2, D. Weir 2, J. Wilson 2, M.

Hausler 1, M. Sandow 1.

BEST, Merrivale: T. Porter, T. Stephens, O.

Doukas, J. Porter, N. Krepp, A. Campbell;

Timboon: D. Tribe, I. Arundell, K. Delaney, H. Stansfield, S. Newey.

RUSSELLS CREEK .........4.4 1.3 3.1 6.3 (95)

PANMURE .....................2.4 3.3 3.1 6.1 (93)

GOALS, Russells Creek J. Chatfield 6, T. Smith 3, L. McLeod 2, C. Templeton 2, J. Chatfield 1;

Panmure: C. Bant 4, T. Murnane 3, L. Kew 2, Z. Ledin 2, L. Gavin 1, L. McLeod 1, P. Ryan 1.

BEST, Russells Creek: L. McLeod, T. Wason, C. Templeton, Z. Welsford, T. Lovett, J. Chatf;

Panmure: S. Mahony, T. Murnane, T. Gardiner, Z. Reeves, J. Moloney, D. Meade.

KOLORA-NOORAT .........7.3 7.3 1.3 7.10 (151)

OLD COLLEGIANS .........1.4 1.0 1.2 0.1 (25)

GOALS, Kolora-Noorat: L. Boyd 6, F. Beasley 4, S. Uwland 3, N. Castersen 2, C. Kavanagh 2, P. Baker 1, D. Barbary 1, G. Beasley 1, J. Dillon

1, S. O’Connor 1; Old Collegians: J. Brooks 1, T. Mahony 1, N. Wallace 1.

BEST, Kolora-Noorat: F. Beasley, S. O’Connor, S. Kenna, Ed Lee, S. Uwland, J. Brooks; Old Collegians: B. Brooks, H. Hall, I. Williams, C. Barby, E. Dawson, D. Gleeson.

LADDER: Merrivale 60(pts), 331.44(%); Nirranda 48, 236.57; Kolora-Noorat 44, 231.22; Panmure 40, 175.43; Russells Creek

40, 130.23; Allansford 32, 113.51; Dennington

16, 40.52; South Rovers 12, 55.67; Timboon

8, 37.16; Old Collegians 0, 29.99.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

Dennington 3.5 (23) lost to Nirranda 9.9 (63); South Rovers 13.9 (87) def. Allansford 0.4 (4); Merrivale 22.16 (148) def. Timboon Demons

0.0 (0); Russells Creek 9.5 (59) def. Panmure

2.3 (15); Kolora-Noorat 14.10 (94) def. Old Collegians 3.3 (21).

LADDER: South Rovers 60(pts), 389.34(%); Merrivale 52, 361.68; Russells Creek 44, 266.11; Panmure 38, 158.84; Allansford 30, 128.10; Nirranda 28, 115.07; Kolora-Noorat 24, 68.78; Dennington 16, 63.08; Timboon 4, 21.48; Old Collegians 4, 11.15.

UNDER 18 FOOTBALL

Dennington 6.8 (44) def. Nirranda 5.3 (33); South Rovers 3.10 (28) def. Allansford 2.3 (15); Merrivale 1.3 (9) lost to Timboon Demons 16.13 (109); Kolora-Noorat 11.20 (86) def. Old Collegians 3.3 (21).

LADDER: Kolora-Noorat 52(pts), 269.35(%); Timboon 48, 459.91; South Rovers 44, 227.63; Dennington 32, 182.05; Allansford 28, 182.83; Old Collegians 16, 70.80; Nirranda 14, 105.43; Russells Creek 6, 27.84; Merrivale 0, 4.49.

UNDER 15 FOOTBALL

Dennington 17.15 (117) def. Nirranda 1.0 (6); South Rovers 5.2 (32) lost to Allansford 5.6 (36); Merrivale 2.6 (18) lost to Timboon 4.6 (30); Russells Creek 24.14 (158) def. Panmure 0.1 (1); Kolora-Noorat 2.7 (19) lost to Old Collegians 5.7 (37).

LADDER: Russells Creek 52(pts), 390.55(%);

Timboon 52, 293.13; Allansford 50, 438.29; Old Collegians 34, 145.40; Merrivale 32, 141.46; South Rovers 30, 161.77; Dennington 22, 70.77; Kolora-Noorat 16, 83.72; Panmure 12, 13.86; Nirranda 0, 6.93.

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL

Dennington 3.6 (24) def. Nirranda 0.2 (2); South Rovers 6.9 (45) def. Allansford 2.3 (15); Merrivale 2.3 (15) def. Timboon 1.1 (7); Russells Creek 9.14 (68) def. Panmure 0.0 (0); Kolora-Noorat 1.7 (13) drew with Old Collegians 2.1 (13)

LADDER: Russells Creek 56, 507.19; Old Collegians 54, 729.63; Dennington 40, 234.53; South Rovers 40, 220.49; Allansford 36, 91.40; Kolora-Noorat 26, 83.60; Merrivale 24, 50.20; Nirranda 12, 18.28; Timboon 8, 15.33; Panmure 4, 21.74.

A GRADE NETBALL

Merrivale 48 def. Timboon 38; Kolora Noorat 43 def. Old Collegians 37; Dennington 32 lost to Nirranda 71; South Rovers 33 lost to Allansford 53; Russells Creek 25 lost to Panmure 64.

LADDER: Nirranda 56(pts), 198.60(%); Merrivale 54, 166.48; Kolora Noorat 46, 127.68; Panmure 38, 127.86; Timboon 28, 91.47; Dennington 26, 80.58; Old Collegians 24, 83.01; Russells Creek 16, 67.01; Allansford 8, 69.75; South Rovers 4, 60.72. \

A RESERVE NETBALL

South Rovers 25 lost to Allansford 31; Merrivale 38 def. Timboon 35; Russells Creek 36 def. Panmure 18; Kolora Noorat 26 lost to Old Collegians 44; Dennington 31 lost to Nirranda 49.

LADDER: Nirranda 56(pts), 179.60(%); Merrivale 52, 152.20; Russells Creek 44, 122.41; Allansford 28, 90.79; Old Collegians 26, 90.53; Timboon 24, 97.81; Dennington 24, 85.74; South Rovers 24, 85.11; Kolora Noorat 12, 65.56; Panmure 10, 73.89.

B GRADE NETBALL

South Rovers 24 lost to Allansford 33; Merrivale 52 def. Timboon 22; Russells Creek 23 lost to Panmure 44; Kolora Noorat 21 lost to Old Collegians 49; Dennington 19 lost to Nirranda 44.

LADDER: Nirranda 56(pts), 178.80(%); Old Collegians 52, 154.59; Merrivale 48, 151.88; Panmure 40, 123.36; Russells Creek 32, 104.77; Dennington 24, 94.47; Allansford 24, 77.62; Kolora Noorat 20, 80.51; Timboon 4, 54.70; South Rovers 0, 51.72.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Dennington 24 def. Nirranda 19; South Rovers 16 lost to Allansford 33; Merrivale 51 def. Timboon 18; Russells Creek 26 def. Panmure 22; Kolora Noorat 26 def. Old Collegians 43.

LADDER: Merrivale 56pts), 219.11(%); Russells Creek 52, 167.00; Old Collegians 44, 145.58; Panmure 40, 126.47; Allansford 36, 121.72; Kolora Noorat 24, 79.03;

Dennington 22, 73.62; Timboon 10, 61.57; Nirranda 10, 59.95; South Rovers 6, 56.73.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

Dennington 30 def. Nirranda 13; South Rovers 13 lost to Allansford 19; Merrivale 25 def.

Timboon 12; Russells Creek 15 lost to Panmure 22; Kolora Noorat 17 lost to Old Collegians 52.

LADDER: Old Collegians 56(pts), 368.16(%); Allansford 52, 206.25; Merrivale 48, 308.86; South Rovers 40, 152.40; Kolora Noorat 24, 62.50; Timboon 22, 58.06; Dennington 18, 59.61; Panmure 18, 55.59; Russells Creek 18, 48.96; Nirranda 4, 23.31.

13 & UNDER NETBALL

Dennington 51 def. Nirranda 3; South Rovers 16 lost to Allansford 32; Merrivale 21 def. Timboon 17; Russells Creek 12 lost to Panmure 26; Kolora Noorat 16 lost to Old Collegians 24.LADDER: Dennington 60(pts), 592.13(%); Old Collegians 44, 176.92; Merrivale 44, 153.19; Panmure 36, 98.87; Allansford 32, 152.50; Kolora Noorat 30, 86.08; Timboon 24, 65.42; South Rovers 22, 59.47; Russells Creek 8, 55.81; Nirranda 0, 12.67.

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and Tate Porter contributed three each.

Other goal kickers were Zade Neave (2), Dylan Weir (2), Jye Wilson (2), Matt Heusler and Manny Sandow.

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The Tigers sit comfortably on top of the Warrnambool District ladder, three games clear of their nearest rivals, Nirranda, in second.

Among the best for the victors were Porter, Tyler Stephens, Oliver Doukas, Jalen Porter, Krepp and Angus Campbell.

The Tigers will host eighth-placed South Rovers this weekend before travelling to Dennington (seventh) for round 17 and ending the home and away season with a home game against the fifth-placed Russells Creek.

Round 15 last weekend saw the Tigers enjoy a percentage boosting 120-point win over the Timboon Demons.

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In other round 15 matches last weekend, Nirranda were big winners over Dennington, Allansford defeated South Rovers by 69 points, Russells Creek hung on for a two point win over Panmure and Kolora Noorat enjoyed a 126-point win over Old Collegians.

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Round 16 of the Warrnambool District League tomorrow will see the Cats host Dennington, the Tigers will be at home to South, Russells Creek will travel to Nirranda, Panmure will take on Kolora Noorat at home while Old Collegians will travel to Timboon to take on the Demons.

V DENNINGTON NIRRANDA AROUND THE GROUNDS

Roosters dominate

ALL eyes will be on Friendlies Society Park tomorrow when Hampden top side South Warrnambool take on one of the season’s big improvers, Terang Mortlake.

The Roosters will be keen to add win number 13 to the board, while the Bloods – currently sitting fourth but equal on points with Koroit (second) and North Warrnambool (third) – will be eager to upset the ladder leaders.

Heading into the weekend, the Roosters will be coming off a huge 138-point win over Hamilton in round 14 while the Bloods suffered an upset eight-loss to Port Fairy.

The Roosters had a great day at Reid last Saturday, kicking 24.20.164 while containing the Kangaroos to just 4.4.28. Will White, Daniel Nicholson, Liam Youl, Myles McCluggage, Max Irving and Ollie Bridgewater were best for the victors.

White added eight majors to his 2023 tally, while Shannon Beks added five to the board and Sam Kelly booted four.

Other contributors for the Roosters were Wil Rantall and Nick Thompson with two each, and singles from Patrick Anderson, Corey Gallichan and Daniel Nicholson.

Other round 14 matches saw Koroit account for the Blues by 75 points, Cobden defeated Camperdown, North Warrnambool were big winners over Portland while Port Fairy accounted for Terang Mortlake.

While South appear to have cemented their spot on top of the Hampden ladder, positions two through to six remain tight – with Koroit, North and the Bloods all locked on nine wins, Cobden just half a game behind in fifth and the Seagulls outside the five by just four points.

The remaining three home and away rounds will be interesting.

Orford and district table tennis

WITH the completion of Orford and District Table Tennis’ home and away matches, the finals series will start next week.

The top four ladder teams will compete in the A grade finals while the teams in positions five to eight will be the B grade.

A grade 1st semi-final was between Warrnambool Vikings and Attunga. Vikings will advance to the grand final after receiving a forfeit from Attunga due to long-held holiday bookings.

The second semi-final is between Warrnambool Warriors and Port Fairy.

In their first season Port Fairy have proved they can match it with most in the competition, but it’s anticipated Warrnambool Warriors will just have too much fire power for them this season.

In B grade the first semi-final will be between Myndarra and Glengleeson. Each encounter this season has seen close 6-5 results, with both teams having

a win.

Aaron Rowbottom from Myndarra can win his three rubbers but will need either Ally Rowbottom or Nick Bartlett to win a rubber while Myndarra should win both doubles.

Glengleeson had their win when they were able to win a doubles, they will have to do so again to gain the week’s rest or make sure that Myndarra’s youngsters don’t win a rubber.

The second semi-final will be between Orford and Tarrone.

Tarrone had the upper hand in their last encounter, though finishing lower is expected to win.

Results from week 14: Orford lost to Warrnambool Vikings 0.0/11.33.

Orford pushed a couple of rubbers when Janns Gillies (Vikings) defeated Jayden Clapp 11-7, 12-11, 11-12 and 11-4.

Janns also had the other long rubber when he defeated David Rowbottom 5-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-9 and 11-9.

All Vikings players won their three rubbers.

Tarrone lost to Warrnambool Warriors 4.24/7.16 or was that 4.16/7.24 (Nightowl had some interesting score sheets to decipher late at night, this is a prime example, different result recorded in two places, then Warriors won and no ladder positions were depending on the result).

One thing that was correct - David Warhurst (Tarrone) enjoyed his first defeat of Warriors’ Peter Owen, making David the game’s three rubber winner.

Warriors won four of the six extended rubbers, Tarrone won the second doubles in a close five game rubber.

Port Fairy defeated Myndarra 6.19/5.19.

Winning the second doubles won Port Fairy this match, they also won two of the three extended rubbers.

Wayne Krause (Port Fairy) defeated Myndarra’s Ally Rowbottom 11-6, 11-7, 7-11, 8-11 and 12-10, Ally also lost in five to Ray Young 11-6, 9-11, 8-11, 11-4 and 11-6.

Aaron Rowbottom (Myndarra) won his three rubbers.

Attunga defeated Glengleeson 10.33/1.6.

Peter Drendel (Glengleeson) was their winner when he defeated Attunga’s Kelly Wortley 11-8, 13-11, 11-13 and 13-11the only extended rubber Glengleeson won for the night.

Val and Ian Wortley (Attunga) won their three rubbers.

Unofficial ladder – Warrnambool Vikings 56 points, 133 rubbers, 414 games; Attunga 44, 104, 345; Warrnambool Warriors 40, 92, 296; Port Fairy 28, 67, 251; Glengleeson 24, 62, 257; Myndarra 16. 63, 221; Orford 12, 50, 193; Tarrone 4, 42, 187.

Full field returns this weekend

WEEK two of the winter competition saw plenty of hockey action in Warrnambool last weekend.

Tomorrow will see players enjoy a ‘Festival of Full Field Hockey’.

After the COVID lockdowns many community sports suffered, including hockey which struggled to run the traditional 11-a-side full field competitions due to limited player/team numbers.

This saw the introduction of a weekly Hockey5s competition which proved very successful and was a great platform to rebuild back to around 350 members.

Submariners Shelly Knoll-Miller jumps to avoid the ball hitting her foot during a goal scoring attempt from Mariners Anne Davis in the open womens competition 2023E

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Storms Ross Waller leads Pirates Kevin Mills to the ball in the open mens competition. 2023E

Storms Lewis Cannon gets his pass away despite pressure from Pirates Reuben Knoll-Miller in the open mens competition. 2023E

Submariners Kath Bird shoots while Mariners defender Danni Le Cerf and goalkeeper Kim White try to block in the open womens competition 2023E

LEFT: Mariners Anne Davis runs away from her Submariners opponents in the open womens competition. 2023E

RIGHT: Pirates Clayton Young controls the ball. 2023E

Medal haul for Skinner

WARRNAMBOOL rower Aaron Skinner is continuing to make his mark on the international stage.

The talented 31-year old, who is non-verbal and suffers an intellectual impairment, has once again thrived on the big stage and last month brought home another swag of medals from the Virtus Games in France.

Skinner won gold in the 1000m mixed coxed fours, silver in the 500m mixed doubles and 1000m mixed coxed fours, and a bronze in the 1000m men’s singles.

He also broke two national records – one in the 500m and the other in the 1000m indoor rowing events at the games.

More than 1000 athletes, representing over 60 nations, took part in last month’s games.

Finishing the games with a highly creditable 42 gold medals, 41 silver and 42 bronze, Australia finished second on the medal tally in France –behind the host country (which also had the biggest contingent of athletes).

To come home with a bag full of medals from such a high level of competition is nothing short of remarkable.

“As always we are very proud of Aaron and what he has again achieved in rowing,” mum Serina said.

“He also performed very well at the previous Virtus Games, which were held in Brisbane in 2019.”

Aaron’s rowing success is reflective of the many hours of training he puts in week in, week out, with the support of his parents Serina and David and his fellow team-mates.

A member of the Nestles Rowing Club, Aaron trains on the Merri River two or three times a week (weather permitting).

He also incorporates at least two or three sessions of cross-fit training into his week and swims laps at Warrnambool’s Aquazone when not training with the Geelong Sharks Swim Club.

“Because of the travel involved, Aaron can really only train with the Sharks on a Saturday morning so we take him to our local pool in between sessions,” Serina said.

“It is quite a big commitment for us all (his training) but it’s something Aaron really enjoys and the success he has achieved so far is a great reward for his efforts,” Serina said.

“Unfortunately even at the Paralympics there isn’t a category for intellectually impaired athletes who are able-bodied, hence the Virtus Games, but it gives athletes like Aaron the opportunity to compete and perform at an international level.”

Virtus is the global organisation that governs, advocates, organises and promotes elite sport for athletes with an intellectual impairment.

Formed in 1986, Virtus has grown from 14 members to a membership of over 500,000 athletes from more than 90 nations across the world.

It is committed to advocating inclusion in sport and building elite pathways for more athletes with an intellectual impairment to compete at the highest levels of international sport.

The Virtus Global Games are held in the year prior to each Paralympic Games.