Friday, July 7, 2023

Friday, July 7, 2023

A SPECIAL tribute to the memory of the crew of the SS Casino will be held in Port Fairy next Monday morning.

At 11am the Port Fairy Historical Society will commemorate the sinking of the SS Casino at the memorial cairn in Gipps Street.

During the service, the bell will ring out for each of the 10 crew members lost and a wreath will be laid.

The cairn is the original propeller from the SS Casino and serves as a visual reminder of its importance to not only Port Fairy but the entire western district.

In 1882 the Belfast and Koroit Steamship Company purchased the SS Casino as a local trading vessel, sailing from the western district ports to Melbourne.

Built in Scotland, the Casino sailed up the Moyne River in Port Fairy on July 29, 1882 and faithfully served the town for close to 50 years.

On July 10, 1932 the Casino was wrecked at Apollo Bay, resulting in the death of 10 crew members.

Lost crew remembered

The original propeller from the SS Casino. The crew of the SS Casino, lost in 1932, will be remembered during a special ceremony in Port Fairy next Monday. 2023D

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PERSISTENT wet weather has seen a delay in Moyne Shire Council’s annual unsealed road grading program.

According to the council, unsealed roads across the shire are currently far too wet to grade and if work was to be carried out it would potentially create a more significant road hazard.

Director infrastructure and environment Edith Farrell said the

grading program would recommence as soon as conditions allow.

“It really is a fine art, you can’t have too much moisture and you also don’t want it too dry,” Ms Farrell said.

“There is a real sweet spot that is optimal for this type of work and the constant rain over the past month means everything is too wet and we can’t complete the program.

“Our crews are constantly monitoring the conditions right across the shire

and will recommence the grading program work as soon as possible.”

In the meantime, council is urging all motorists to drive to the conditions and obey any signage council places on unsealed roads.

Ms Farrell said council would also soon publish the planned grading program so residents can view where crews will be working across the shire.

Recent wet weather is delaying grading works across Moyne Shire. 2023E

Input welcome on ward review

WARRNAMBOOL residents are invited to have their say on the future electoral structure of the city.

An independent electoral structure review panel appointed by the Victorian Minister for Local Government has released its preliminary report for the Warrnambool City Council, with input now being sought from members of the public.

In its preliminary report, the panel outlined three electoral structural models for public consultation. All three models include the introduction of seven wards with a single councillor in each, with each model suggesting different ward boundaries. This is a shift from the current “un-subdivided” electoral structure.

“Warrnambool City Council is one of 39 municipalities undergoing a review of its electoral structure,” Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said.

“One of the changes introduced by the Local Government Act 2020 was that metropolitan, interface and region city councils must introduce single-councillor wards.

“As a council, we will be holding an additional meeting on July 24 to determine our position on the proposed models.

“I would also encourage everyone to read the report on the Victorian Electoral Commission website and to make their own submission if they wish to do so.” Changes will take effect at the October 2024 local council elections.

Public submissions will close at 5pm on Wednesday July 26.

They can be made on the Victorian Electoral Commission website, by emailing Warrnambool. ERAPSubmissions@vec.vic.gov.au or by writing to the Victorian Electoral Commission at Level 11, 530 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000.

Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott is encouraging residents to have their say on the future electoral structure of the city.

WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB

WARRNAMBOOL Bridge

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

RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Thursday June 29 results:

1 59.38% Paula Hillis - Anne Serra

2 58.33% Dennis Hilder - Kathy Hilder

3 57.29% Kathleen French - Peter Cooper

Last Monday’s results:

NORTH-SOUTH:

1 61.88% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

2 57.60% Paula Hillis - Aileen Park

3 49.58% Margaret Stalker - Anne Smith

EAST-WEST:

1 59.79% Anne Serra - Elinor Winter

2 52.71% K. French - Cheryl Payton Todd

3 51.46% Netta Hill - Allen Shiels

Last Wednesday’s results:

NORTH-SOUTH:

1 58.38% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

2 57.00% Gwen Hindhaugh - Wendy Ward

EAST-WEST:

1 61.62% Dina Selman - Dale Vagg

2 54.50% Noel Howard - Kathleen French

3 48.25% Pat Starkie - Robin Southey

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Moyne Shire Council Community Update

Winter fun continues this weekend

From the Mayor:

The focus of Council’s deliberations and discussion for the past couple of months has been our annual budget.

After a period of community feedback, the document was adopted at the June meeting. There were more than 30 submissions to the draft budget which shows a significant level of engagement with council and its services. I thank everyone who took time to make a submission and those who then came a presented to Cocunillors in person during our workshop.

Following that period of consultation, we have added a further $125,000 towards the Koroit Football Netball Club’s lighting project – a key project for the community and follows on from our support of lighting projects at Mortlake’s DC Farran Oval and Port Fairy’s Garden’s Oval. We also included $20,000 to support Mortlake’s Aberlea aged care home in developing a masterplan for their site – another important project to ensure ongoing services for people in the Mortlake area.

There was also a request for a footpath along Ocean Drive in Port Fairy – we have committed to doing some more work on that in the hope of having it included in future budgets.

We had several submissions about the Koroit Township renewal and the progress on that project.

Council has $1 million allocated to the project and can allocate another $1.5 million from road and drainage budgets.

This is a large and expensive project; we need government support to implement it – as was the case with streetscapes in Mortlake and Port Fairy.

The Federal Government has released details for the Growing Regionsfund which would provide matched dollar for dollar funding.

We are now seeking some feedback about how we stage the works from traders and residents in the project area. This is not consultation on the design – it is presenting two options on how the work could proceed. More information about the options can be found on our website under the news section.

There’s no denying that we are facing a tough economic time and the budget we adopted reflects that and delivers a modest $300,000 underlying surplus.

The 3.5 per cent rate rise is in line with the Government cap. In the last year inflation levels have continued to rise which has had a significant impact on Council’s expenditure Costs are rising for councils, just as they have in the supermarket and at the petrol pump. We were facing significant increases in costs, well above the rate cap, but thanks to the hard work of our staff and budget restraint exercised by Councillors, we’ve mitigated those impacts while still maintaining our ability to deliver effectively for our communities.

We are committed to maintaining the service levels our community expects while maintaining our infrastructure, but we are determined to do that in a way that represents best value for money for our ratepayers.

Cr Karen Foster Mayor

Port Fairy’s Winter Weekend’s festival wrap up this weekend with a huge range of activities planned. Council has again partnered with the festival committee to deliver programs including NAIDOC week celebrations at Tower Hill.

On Saturday a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony will be held at Tower Hill from 1pm which will be followed by children’s art workshops and a cultural walk. Bookings are essential for the art workshops and walk and can be made online at https://www.portfairywinterweekends.com.au/ tickets

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, buildings around Port Fairy’s CBD will come alive with stunning 3D projections as part of

a Moyne Youth Arts Collective project.

Over the past month, a group of budding young visual artists have been mentored by an experienced professional in 3D mapping and design, through personalised guidance, workshops, and collaborative practices.

The culmination of this mentoring program will be 'Our Town Projected,' a mesmerizing lighting projection event where participants’ artworks will be projected on prominent buildings. 'Our Town Projected' Youth Visual Arts Mentoring program has been made possible with the support of the Victorian Government through its Engage! Fund and will be visible from sunset on building in Bank and Sackville Streets.

Participants from left to right: Nina Fitzgibbon, Rhianna Kelly, Briar Merrett, Sam Connellan (image taken when setting up and testing)

Act now for a healthier future

WITH professional support and guidance, coupled with a healthy lifestyle, there is hope for a better future for those living with diabetes.

Diabetes educator and practice nurse at Port Fairy’s Shearwater Medical Clinic, Linda McPherson, is working closely with patients to ensure they ‘live life well.’

“Patients with type 2 diabetes have a very real chance to lead a healthy, active lifestyle if they follow the low carb, healthy fat approach,” Linda said.

“Like so many diseases, prevention is certainly better than cure and we can all work together to not only improve a patients’ condition but, in some cases, reduce their dependency on insulin.”

With Diabetes Awareness Week just around the corner (July 9-15) Linda is hoping to encourage people to speak with their local GP if experiencing any symptoms.

“Feeling tired, lethargic, thirsty, not sleeping well and feeling constantly hungry is not normal and these are all possible signs of diabetes,” Linda said.

“Life is certainly getting busier for most of us, and that’s become the norm, but we need to take notice of our bodies and for those at high risk, a simple blood test can provide some answers.

“We all want to work towards a future where diabetes can do no harm but to achieve that we must act now to change the trajectory of diabetes in Australia and better support people living with or at risk of diabetes.”

Recent figures show more than one in 20 people are currently living with diabetes - a national average of 5.8 per cent - with rural areas only slightly better at 5.6 per cent.

“Sadly we’re seeing type 2 diabetes in younger people; those in their late teens and early 20s. It’s not an old person’s disease but it’s certainly something that we can help prevent through healthier lifestyle choices.”

Not to be confused with type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune condition where the body’s own immune system is activated to destroy the beta cells in the pancreas which produce insulin, type 2 diabetes is often associated with ‘modifiable lifestyle risk factors.’

“People may be able to significantly slow or even stop

the progression of the condition through changes to diet and increasing the amount of physical activity they do,” Linda said.

“So the future can and will look brighter if changes are made. A sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits does not equate to a healthy life.”

At the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, when people were encouraged to stay home, there was a dramatic downturn in the number of visits to GPs.

This, in turn, has often led to people neglecting their health and missed diagnosis.

“We were all told to stay home as much as possible and many people didn’t even visit their GP when they felt unwell or not quite right,” Linda said.

Diabetes..... the facts

• Diabetes is much more than a ‘sugar problem’

• Diabetes is a leading cause of death and chronic disease.

• People with diabetes are more likely to die at a younger age, much more likely to have heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, foot problems and wounds that don’t heal and are more prone to certain types of cancer

• People with diabetes are more likely to require hospital admissions

Who is at risk of diabetes?

• AUSRISK assessment tool is designed to identify people at high risk of developing diabetes and only takes a few minutes—https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/risk-calculator/ (online calculator)

• Modifiable risk factors—lifestyle—smoking, diet, activity level and waist measurement

• Risk of diabetes increases with age—from aged 45-49 the incidence of diabetes diagnosis begins to increase and continues with advancing age.

• It is important for people age 45-49 to be assessed for diabetes or those at high risk

• Signs include being tired, thirsty, urinating frequently, often hungry, blurred vision, chronic infections or wounds that are slow to heal.

• Symptoms can be vague and attributed to a busy lifestyle such as being tired and hungry.

“The effects of diabetes can be quite devastating, including everything from heart attacks and strokes through to kidney disease, dialysis, wounds that won’t heal and even loss of limbs. I cannot stress enough the importance of early diagnosis and treatment if needed.”

Linda and the team at Shearwater – including doctors Cameron McPherson and Shen Lu – are encouraging anyone who may be suffering from any of the early warning signs to see their local GP.

“By promoting National Diabetes Week we want to kick start conversations about the impact of diabetes in the community and to drive change and create hope for the future,” Linda said.

Promoting the ‘Live Life Well’ message - diabetes educator Linda McPherson with Dr Cameron McPherson (left) and Dr Shen Lu. 2023D

Create a culinary delight at home with some exotic products

Crackling Smallgoods has been servicing the Warrnambool community for four years and if you haven’t paid a visit and tried some of the flavours of the world you are missing out.

Brandon Lang started his butchering in Horsham at the age of 18 and with a leap of faith at the age of 21 decided clients needed better, fresher products that made cooking at home a delight.

Visitors to the store are greeted with a smile from the team at this family-run business.

All products are made fresh weekly, and that is evident in the taste of their highquality products including Hunter salami, strasburg with olives, lamb ham, gypsy ham and smoked bacons.

They are also renowned for their range of tasty sausages which includes Italian pork fennel, pork sage and pepper, German bratwurst, French tallose, Rocotto Chilli and

many more, and steak lovers are also well catered for.

If planning a party, hosting family and friends or wanting to compile a platter of all your favourites, head in-store where you will find Crackling Smallgoods’ famous plum and bourbon or pistachio and cranberry terrines, along with some tasty pates - including their best sellers, pepper and mushroom.

Located at 84 Liebig Street, the store is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Variety funds boosted

LAST weekend’s Variety fundraiser at Panmure has raised just over $4500 for the charity.

Organised by local Jake Dumesny, and supported by publican Annie Lenehan, Sunday’s afternoon of entertainment in the car park of the hotel attracted a steady stream of visitors and saw $4570 raised on the day for Variety the Children’s Charity. The event has lifted Jake’s fundraising total, to date, to just over the $20,000 mark – surpassing all expectations.

“We had a cracker of a day last Sunday and I’d like to thank everyone who turned out and showed their support,” he said.

“It was absolutely amazing. Every donation, big and small, counts and I’m very proud of what we’ve done so far.”

Jake is currently preparing to take part in this year’s Variety Club Bash where he will drive his late father Reg’s beloved HR Holden alongside his uncle’s Max and Bill. “Sunday was a great way to top up our fundraising, to promote the great work of Variety and for people to come out and look at the cars we had on display, enjoy a snag off the barbie and listen to some music.”

The Variety Bash will be held from August 16-25 – with participants driving from Melbourne to the Gold Coast – so there’s still plenty of time for people to donate.

This year’s theme – which is certainly fitting for the Dumesny family - is ‘All things Motoring’ and, as such, the route will incorporate a lap of the historic Winton Raceway. Beginning in Phillip Island, the cars will wind their way through Benalla, Shepparton, Yass, Dubbo, Nelson Bay and Coffs Harbour before arriving on the Gold Coast on August 25.

A roll-lot of fun

WHEN it comes to fast action on eight (small) wheels, Warrnambool Roller Derby League (WRDL) has it all.

From its home base at the showgrounds, this vibrant club offers people of all ages the chance to learn to skate in a friendly and safe environment, hone their skating skills and, if desired, the opportunity to enter the competitive and exciting world of roller derby.

According to club members, you’re never too old to learn, change your routine or pick up a new sport.

Team Regional Victoria (which comprises Mildura, Wimmera, Gippsland Lakes and Albury Wodonga) recently accepted WRDL into its team for ‘Statewide Stampede 2023’. This opportunity enabled modified contact for level three seniors Kirsty, Michelle and Chloe, and led to full contact for Rosie and Ash who graduated to join Genevieve in TRV’s bouting team.

Among the group, several MVPs were awarded including Chloe as jammer and Rosie as blocker in modified contact, while Genevieve has twice received the award in full contact as a blocker and Rosie as a jammer.

Adding to the group’s growing list of awards, Ash also received Team Regional Victoria’s internally-voted MVP for the recent game against Ballarat Roller Derby League.

Moyne welcomes new director

MOYNE Shire Council will welcome Ed Small as its new director corporate and governance at the end of July.

Chief executive officer Brett Davis said Mr Small would join Moyne from the Victorian Planning Authority where he had just finished as board secretary and was a previous executive director of corporate services.

“Ed has extensive experience in both local and state government, including over 15 years as corporate services director at some of Melbourne’s largest councils,” he said.

“He is a qualified accountant and has high level experience in finance, governance and wider corporate strategy.

“I’m looking forward to welcoming Ed to the team at Moyne and really excited about the level of experience he will bring to our executive team and the organisation.”

Mr Davis said Mr Small would have responsibility for organisational services including finance, information technology, governance, people and culture, customer service, procurement, licensing and land management.

THE TYRE FACTORY WARRNAMBOOL

Aged services under review

AGED

and disability services

across Moyne Shire will soon be reviewed.

Council has taken the first steps towards establishing a review of the services, including home and community care, by seeking quotes from suitable consultants.

The review is expected to be completed and recommendations presented to council in October.

Mayor Karen Foster said with changes to the Commonwealth Government’s in-home support program, the time was right for a review.

“Following the Royal Commission into Aged Care, the federal government has made significant changes to policies which will fundamentally change the sector,” she said.

“We need to ensure we understand exactly how these changes will impact how we deliver services. There will have to be change in this space, we cannot continue ‘as is’ because the current Commonwealth programs we deliver will no longer exist.

“We need to have all the information about what these changes mean and how they will impact the services we deliver so we can make informed decisions on how to move forward.”

Cr Foster said there would be no interruption to services during the review and clients and their families would be kept informed during the process.

“I want to stress that no decision has been made, we are doing this review to determine our next steps.”

Tenders will close on July 21, with the review to take place over August and September.

For further information simply head to www.moyne.vic.gov.au/tenders.

The sky’s the limit for Cadets

ARE you aged between 12 and 15, would love to meet new friends, enjoy a challenge and would love to take to the skies?

Australian Air Force Cadets Warrnambool could be for you.

As a cadet, members have access to a range of activities from parading at the squadron to visits on Air Force bases and experiencing what life is like in the Air Force.

Cadet life ranges from being a part of a squadron and learning the ropes to going on large scale regional activities with cadets from across the state.

“We aim to give our cadets experiences that will push them further and make them the best version of themselves,” executive officer, 413 squadron Jane McDonald said.

“From leading sections of fellow cadets out in the bush, to planning and executing

field activities, all cadets have the same opportunities no matter their background.

“Cadets will experience new challenges, learn to take responsibility, make new friends and have fun while taking part in physical

education activities.”

Anyone wanting more information is encouraged to attend a recruit information night next Thursday, July 13 from 6.45pm at 19 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool.

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ROAR Lions honour Joe Bourke

PORT Fairy-Belfast Lions Club held its 46th changeover last week.

The new Lions leadership team for 202324 was installed by Lion Bruce Lowenthal.

In the absence of outgoing president Neal Hedger, the event was chaired by Keith Gibson who welcomed members and guests including representatives from the Port Fairy Rotary Club and Lions from Macarthur and Koroit.

A moments’ silence was held for three district Lions who had passed away over the last 12 months – Lion Bob Towler of the Port Fairy club, and Macarthur Lions Joe Burke and Bill Addinsall.

Joe was particularly remembered as a member of the Macarthur team that chartered the Port Fairy-Belfast club in 1977 and who was later made an honorary member of the newly chartered club. He only missed one Port Fairy changeover meeting since the club’s inception.

In his honour, the Port Fairy Belfast president’s award (presented annually to a local Lion) was renamed the Joe Bourke Memorial Award.

Lion Keith presented the President’s Award this year to Lion Geoff Hodgkinson for his outstanding work in all activities

Awards were also presented to Lion Gary Blain for 20 years’ service, and Lion Robert Blackmore in recognition of 45 years.

Lion Bruce installed the 2023-2024 team

reminding each of their responsibilities and duties while also stressing the Lions club ethics and the important role of Lions clubs locally, nationally and internationally.

The incoming team installed were president Henry Toller-bond, vicepresidents Gail McGregor, Neil McLaren and John Addinsall, secretary Graeme Munro, treasurer Neil McLaren, tail twister Jim Kent, Lion Tamer Chris Hetherington, membership Keith Gibson, welfare Geoff Hodgkinson, and club directors Anne Fry and Chris Hetherington.

In his address to the club, incoming president Henry said that he had not yet decided on a major project for the year but he wanted the club to continue in its role as the leading provider of community support and assistance in accordance with the Lions club purposes and ethics.

The Lions Club of Macarthur is one of the longest serving clubs in this district and will celebrate its 50 years of service within the next couple of years.

There are many local organisations and individuals who have benefited through the succour and support unselfishly provided by the club during its long service, and who regard the club as the beating heart of their town - and that without the beating heart survival was not a certainty.

So why not, to ensure the survival of your club and town, become a member? You will enjoy some great fellowship as well as the satisfaction of service.

T THE yellow b i ri k ck road i will lead t to W Warrna b mbool’s Li h gh h thouse e T Theatre this month with the staging of the always-popular ‘Wizard o of Oz.’

uaranteed crowd-pleaser, this show will be the third joint production betwe liday Actors and the Warrnambool Theatre Company

With a cast of 50, orchestra of 23 and a production crew of more than 30, th ique production will also feature the use of puppets for the roles of Toto erated by 11 year-old Mabel Albers), the crows and farm animals upported by the Ern Hartley Foundation, this production will also featu lented puppeteer Jhess Knight

Jhess studied puppetry in London and was part of the Academy Award winni imated feature film, Pinocchio.

For the Duffy family, the July shows will be extra special – with sons Ollie d Dan (15) joining mum Jane and dad Jack on stage, while Julie Price and s rry will also star together

The ‘Wizard of Oz’ can be seen at the Lighthouse Theatre for a week from nex turday, July 15.

By Dr. Anna Carrucan BUUKAAR WAARUUNG Boutique Apiary & Artisan Honey

Everything about bees and their environment

BUZZ the B U Z Z Bees Appreciate Flowers, Even in Winter

What do bees need in winter?

Honey bees and Australian native bees need flowering plants to survive over winter.

Honey bees rely mainly on honey stores in their hive to stay warm, but will make the most of sunny days to forage on flowers if the outside temperature is mild.

Native bees found here in western Victoria are solitary-living species, with a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

To cope with the cooler weather, these bees will sometimes enter a dormant phase called ‘diapause’, and may less active in winter, but may search for food when it’s fine.

One of the easiest ways to help native bees and honey bees during this difficult time of year is by growing winter-flowering bee-friendly plants in your garden.

Put your ‘bee goggles’ on!

Bees’ vision is specialized to see colours at the yellow and blue ends of the spectrum most easily, so they’re very attracted to white, yellow, purple, and blue flowers.

Bees can’t detect colours in the red part of the colour spectrum, but may still visit red flowers to feed if those flowers have a strong perfume. Honey bees are generalist foragers, and can easily access nectar and pollen in flowers that are broad and flat, with open petals.

Native bees, on the other hand, are often specially-adapted to many Australian plant species; some native bees have elongated tongues that can extend to reach nectar inside a flower, while other native bees are so small that they can fit right inside the flower.

Plant sweet treats for bees!

The cool, but mild winters in Western Victoria allows a range of native and exotic species to provide a source of food in winter. Some species loved by bees are:

Native Fuchsia / Correa reflexa

Long-tongued bees, such as native bluebanded bees, are especially attracted to flowers with long, tubular shaped petals, such as Correa or Lavender flowers. Include these compact shrubs in your winter garden for our Aussie bees.

Pot Marigold / Calendula species

Also known as pot marigold, this plant flower throughout the seasons, which means that they are a great source of pollen and nectar for bees throughout the year.

Grevillea species

An iconic Australian native plant popular to bees. Grevillea plants flower throughout the seasons and provide plenty of nectar sources. There are many species of Grevillea, but look for ones that are best for cool-temperate climates.

Yellow Gum / Eucalyptus leucoxylon

If you have room for a small gum tree, growing around 10m tall, then this is the choice for a winter garden. Large, showy blooms in rosered or cream attract bees and nectar-feeding birds all winter long, and brighten up the garden on gloomy days.

Flowering Quince / Chaenomeles speciosa

Winter-flowering deciduous blossom trees are also attractive to bees, such as the flowering quince with pink, white or red flowers. Established lemon and lime trees often bloom through winter, drawing bees to this source of nectar.

Want to know more?

If you’re keen to know more to add winter flowers to your floral calendar, visit https:// www.wheenbeefoundation.org.au/our-work / powerful-pollinators/ and download the guide for the Western District, plus more bio-regions across Victoria.

Welcome to the JULY edition of The Buzz.

Correa alba with honey bee

Eucalyptus leucoxylon flowers

Calendula flower with honey bee

Honey bee on Grevillea flower

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MORTLAKE

MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

YARDING

832 CHANGE 65 more

Agents yarded 830 cattle today at Mortlake being an increase on last weeks market. It was a plainer quality yarding showing the effects of the cold, more so with the trade weights. There was a good number of cows yarded both beef and dairy breeds. Not all processors operated, however, there was good feeder interest with the majority of the grown and trade cattle secured by feeder operators including a good line of angus cows returning to the paddock. The market comprised 160 grown cattle 210 trade and 450 cows. The market for grown cattle remained firm to slightly dearer by 5 to 10c/ kg. Trade cattle remained firm to slightly dearer also whilst manufacturing types were 20c/kg stronger. Beef cows gained 20 to 25c/kg whilst the dairy cows remained firm. A small number of milk vealers were on offer and made to a top of 426 c/kg Trade steers and heifers made from 300 to 350c/kg and grown cattle topped at 328c/ kg. Good beef cows sold from 210 to 265c/ kg, the medium weights 180 to 230c/kg. Dairy cows made from 170 to 208ckg and grown beef bulls topped at 212c/kg. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

TRADE HEIFERS: DC Bell & Co, ang, 505kg at 290¢, $1465.00; Garrangreena Past, ang, 522kg at 290¢, $1514.00; B Grice, ang x, 460kg at 280¢, $1288.00.

BEEF COWS: B Grice, ang, 757kg at 265¢, $2005.00; DC Bell & Co, ang, 732kg at 250¢, $1830.00; Garrangreena Past, ang, 680kg at 250¢, $1700.00.

DAIRY COWS: Aurora Dairies, frsn, 681kg at 215¢, $1463.00; Aurora Dairies, frsn, 600kg at 214¢, $1283.00.

SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS

BULLOCKS: TR & RM Wilding, hrfd, 600kg at 280¢, $1680.00.

STEERS: P & GJ Thomas, ang, 483kg at 342¢, $1653.00.

HEFIERS: Patricks Day Holdings, ang, 403kg at 320¢, $1291.00; Weatherly Angus, ang, 553kg at 300¢, $1660.00; Matthews & Ford, ang, 403kg at 310¢, $1249.00.

COWS: S & N Branson, ang, 723kg at 262¢, $1893.00; TR & RM Wilding, hrfd, 590kg at 250¢, $1475.00; Weatherly Angus, ang, 578kg at 246¢, $1422.00; W & L Martin, frsn x, 537kg at 210¢, $1127.00; R & R Guyett, frsn, 534kg at 197¢, $1052.00.

BULLS: Matthews & Ford, ang, 874kg at 212¢, $1852.00.

CAMPERDOWN

TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by

MLA’s

YARDING 334 CHANGE 52 less 450 head were yarded at Camperdown at this weeks prime market with most presenting in plain condition with the exception being additional pens of better covered cows which did tail off into secondary types. 370 cows, 70 mixed type cattle along with 17 bulls were on offer. An additional buyer was present for the market resulting in a stronger market for most medium and well covered cows with prices increasing between 15c and 25c/kg. Beef cows topped at 255c/kg and bulls also gained by 20c/kg with light cows remaining firm. The better covered dairy breeds sold from 200c to 232c/kg with the medium weight dairy cows to the trade from 170c to 200c/kg and the very light cows from 60c to 125c/kg. Good manufacturing type steers sold from 224c to 250c/kg. Grown beef bulls topped at 268c/kg with their dairy equivalents to 240c/kg. Market

Reporter Chris Agnew.

H.F. RICHARDSON

STEERS: Tree Tops, ang, 595kg at 250¢, $1636.25; Yllek Park, ang x, 595kg at 250¢, $1636.25.

HEIFERS: JA Bryant, hrfd, 397kg at 300¢, $1311.75; Timboon View, hrfd, 397kg at 300¢, $1311.75.

BULLOCKS: Eden Brows, ang, 460kg at 360¢, $1656.00; LJ & JL Bongers, ang x, 575kg at 288¢, $1656.00; G & J Alexander, ang x, 506kg at 275¢, $1391.50; Sunday Ridge, ang x, 474kg at 275¢, $1303.50.

STEERS: LJ & JL Bongers, hrfd x, 430kg at 230¢, $989.00; Eden Brows, ang, 430kg at 225¢, $967.50; G & J Alexander, frsn, 428.1kg at 216¢, $924.70.

VEALERS: Shore View, spec, 413kg at 240¢, $991.20; Oecana Park, ang x, 398kg at 250¢, $995.00.

HEIFERS: NS & DM Blain, ang, 503.8kg at 300¢, $1511.40; Glenui, ang, 447.5kg at 280¢, $1253.00; Riverside, ang, 422.5kg at 295¢, $1246.38.

COWS: NS & DM Blain, ang, 718kg at 250¢, $1795.00; Glenui, ang, 505kg at 240¢, $1212.00; G & J Alexander, frsn, 620kg at 218¢, $1351.60; Hillside, frsn, 518kg at 170¢, $880.60; Riversidem anbg, 446.7kg at 107¢, $477.97.

H.F. RICHARDSON

BULLOCKS: R Moncrieff, mon x, 638kg at 220¢, $1403.60.

STEERS: G Saunders, ang, 465kg at 304¢, $1413.60; P Joiner, ang x, 465kg at 304¢, $1413.60; Gumvale, ang, 500kg at 280¢, $1400.00; Hayona Enterprises, frsn, 520kg at 239¢, $1242.80.

HEIFERS: Hayona Enterprises, ang, 594kg at 272¢, $1615.69; L & J Wetemans, hrfd x, 508kg at 200¢, $1016.00.

BULLS: D & C Farley, ang, 958kg at 210¢, $2011.80.

STEERS: EL & G Bartlett, ang, 570kg at 335¢, $1909.00; EL & G Bartlett, ang, 584kg at 332¢, $1938.88; DA Nesbit, ang x, 519kg at 317¢, $1645.23.

VEALERS: G & D Bartlett, ang, 338kg at 350¢, $1183.00.

HEIFERS: G & D Bartlett, ang, 496kg at 335¢, $1661.60; Koorie Vale, ang, 580kg at 334¢, $1937.00; DH & LJ Cameron, ang, 428kg at 300¢, $1284.00.

COWS: DH & LJ Cameron, ang, 611kg at 252¢, $1539.72; Koorie Vale, ang x, 617kg at 250¢, $1542.50; EL & G Bartlett, ang, 598kg at 210¢, $1255.80; J & T Bant, frsn, 647kg at 212¢, $1371.64; C & M Nijskens, frsn, 655kg at 200¢, $1310.00; Bidgenah Trust, frsn, 611kg at 200¢, $1222.00.

COWS: P Lock, frsn, 728kg at 232¢, $1859.77; Schultz Bio Farm, frsn, 695kg at 232¢, $1773.64; D & J McGlade, frsn, 696kg at 220¢, $1685.93; Jarlyn Park, frsn, 696kg at 220¢, $1685.93; Craven Pastoral Co, frsn, 645kg at 220¢, $1560.90; Gum Creek, frsn, 651kg at 200¢, $1433.14; Lock Sport Racing, frsn, 636kg at 200¢, $1400.66; The Grange, frsn, 585kg at 200¢, $1287.00; Muddy Boots, frsn, 520kg at 200¢, $1140.00; B & R Couch, frsn x, 400kg at 185¢, $814.00.

BULLS: P Lock, frsn, 950kg at 240¢, $2508.00; Lock Sport Racing, frsn, 700kg at 220¢, $1694.00.

ELDERS

VEALERS: Aurora Poorinda, frsn, 471kg 210¢, $1088.01; Philmar Dairy Co, jrsy, 380kg at 200¢, $836.00.

JERSEY COWS: Wyss Trading Trust, jrsy, 405kg at 185¢, $745.20; B & M Selton, jrsy x, 482.5kg at 168¢, $810.60; Lerida Park Jerseys, jrsy x, 413.5kg at 168¢, $694.68.

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VEALERS: Smith & Williams, ang frsn x, 464kg at 224¢, $1143.00; Smith & Williams, ang frsn x, 480kg at 246¢, $1299.00; L Melville, ang, 368kg at 170¢, $688.00; Smith & Williams, frsn, 480kg at 192¢, $1014.00; G & T Stansfield, frsn, 475kg at 192¢, $1003.00; Smith & Williams, frsn, 435kg at 192¢, $919.00.

COWS: G & R Pleming, ang, 790kg at 255¢, $2216.00; G & R Pleming, ang, 660kg at 240¢, $1742.00; L Melville, ang, 635kg at 240¢, $1676.00; C & V Bell, ang, 580kg at 240¢, $1531.00; Smith & Williams, ang, 617kg at 240¢, $1629.00; W & V Crole, frsn, 725kg at 212¢, $1691.00; A & A Crole, frsn, 715kg at 212¢, $1667.00; D & M Noy, frsn, 650kg at 215¢, $1537.00; Tulladoon, frsn, 620kg at 215¢, $1466.00; Smith & Williams, frsn, 595kg at 215¢, $1407.00; J & J Giblin, frsn, 590kg at 215¢, $1395.00; S & J Chisholm, frsn, 553kg at 215¢, $1308.00; Hallyburton Farms, frsn, 206kg at 1518.00; D & M Noy, frsn, 761kg at 212¢, $1775.00; G & J Smith, frsn, 630kg at 212¢, $1469.00; G & T Stansfield, frsn, 665kg at 204¢, $1492.00; C Hallyburton, frsn, 635kg at 204¢, $1425.00; A & A Crole, frsn, 636kg at 204¢, $1427.00; L Caversan, frsn, 625kg at 202¢, $1389.00; D & S Blain, frsn, 633kg at 196¢, $1365.00; Smith & Williams, frsn x, 582kg at 208¢, $1332.00; S & J Chisholm, frsn x, 573kg at 208¢, $1311.00; G & J Smith, frsn x, 558kg at 208¢, $1277.00; MTJ Dairy, frsn x, 565kg at 208¢, $1293.00; J & J Giblin, frsn x, 480kg at 208¢, $1098.00; L Caversan, frsn x, 575kg at 190¢, $1202.00; P & S Hinkley, frsn x, 525kg at 190¢, $1097.00; Inglenook, frsn x, 505kg at 190¢, $1055.00.

BULLS: J & P Liston, spec, 1000kg at 265¢, $2915.00; K & A Lee, frsn, 825kg at 240¢, $2178.00; Tulladoon, frsn, 790kg at 240¢, $2086.00; K & A Lee, jrsy, 765kg at 205¢, $1725.00; Tulladoon, jrsy, 650kg at 205¢, $1466.00

HAMILTON

SHEEP MARKET

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023

BULLOCKS: G & J McDonald, ang, 607.5kg at 332¢, $2016.90.

STEERS: G & J McDonald, ang, 598kg at 332¢, $1985.36; DJ & HM Milich, lim, 368kg at 320¢, $1177.60.

VEALERS: DJ & HM Milich, lim, 358.3kg at 426¢, $1526.50; DJ & HM Milich, lim, 390kg at 426¢, $1661.40; RP Sharrock, ang, 386kg at 310¢, $1196.60; T & K Netherway, ang x, 473kg at 298¢, $1409.54.

HEIFERS: RH BH & JL Askew, ang, 450kg at 300¢, $1350.00; DG & HJ Kosch, ang x, 453.3kg at 226¢, $1024.53.

COWS: Moyne Falls Partnership, ang x, 533.3kg at 235¢, $1253.33; RP Sharrock, ang x, 613kg at 230¢, $1409.90; DG & HJ Kosch, ang x, 568.6kg at 230¢, $1307.71; T & K Netherway, ang x, 573kg at 226¢, $1294.98; RH BH & JL Askew, ang x, 490kg at 225¢, $1102.50.

COWS: DA & BR Jones, frsn, 635kg at 225¢, $1571.63; Mannagum Dairies P/L, jrsy, 595kg at 225¢, $1472.63; Aurora Poorinda, frsn, 612kg at 220¢, $1481.04; Seabrook Holdings, frsn, 587kg at 208¢, $1343.06.

BULLS: CD & CW Kermond, ang, 770kg at 268¢, $2269.96.

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GRASS HEIFERS: Wyss Trading Trust, frsn jrsy x, 430kg at 240¢, $1032.00; Wyss Trading Trust, jrsy x, 382kg at 192¢, $733.44.

BULLS: B & M Pender, ang, 1010kg at 254¢, $2565.40.

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

Total Yarding: 8638 (-1402)

Sheep Yarding: 1743 (-1867)

TRADE STEERS: TJ McSween, spec prk x, 560kg at 328¢, $1837.00; TJ McSween, spec prk x, 638kg at 322¢, $2054.00.

BULLS: Moyne Falls Partnership, ang x, 646kg at 200¢, $1292.00.

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FRIESIAN COWS: Hunt Farm Contracting, frsn, 795¢, $1788.75; Glenavon Trading Trust, frsn, 735kg at 225¢, $1653.75; Wilamma Trust, frsn, 660kg at 225¢, $1485.00; RC & EJ Mair, frsn, 725kg at 212¢, $1537.00; D & R Weel, frsn, 725kg at 212¢, $1537.00; K & C Gass, frsn, 685kg at 212¢, $1452.20; Auslib Holdings P/L, frsn, 670kg at 212¢, $1420.40; Boorook Park Trust, frsn, 595kg at 196¢, $1166.20; B & M Selton, frsn, 555kg at 188¢, $1043.40.

X BRED COWS: Glenavon Trading Trust, frsn x, 610kg at 210¢, $1281.00; Hunt Farm Contracting, frsn x, 600kg at 210¢, $1260.00; Wilamma Trust, frsn x, 570kg at 210¢, $1197.00; G & J Alexander, frsn x, 454kg at 210¢, $953.40; Wyss Trading Trust, frsn x, 510kg at 210¢, $1071.00; S & J Huth, brwn/swiss, 585kg at 188¢, $1099.80.

Lamb Yarding: 6895 (+465) Hamilton as agents yarded 6,900 lambs 1,800 sheep this week and a significant improvement to the previous weeks offering with a better and more even run of lambs and fewer secondary lighter types on offer. A lighter sheep yarding covered most categories. Most buyers were present and not fully active. Strong store competition was evident on the better types. The market was dearer by $10 to $15/head for most trade lambs 3 score over 18kg. Lambs score 1 and 2 under 18kg picked up by up to $20/head dependent on type. Top shorn lambs sold to $180/head with hoggets topping at $102/ head. Heavy sheep lost $20/head with the light to medium sheep being firm to slightly stronger by $5/head. Light 12 to 16kg lambs made from $44 to $100/head. Trade lambs 18 to 22kg sold from $110 to $156/ head with the medium weight lambs to the trade, 22 to 26kg selling from $115 to $162/ head. Most trade lambs were realizing from 490 to 650c/kg cwt. Heavy crossbred ewes sold to $97/head with well covered Merino wethers selling to $102/head. The general run of mutton was realizing between 270 and 340c/kg cwt.

Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

“You should really get some sleep, it is pasture bedtime.”

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Footy for fun

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Orford and district table tennis

WARRNAMBOOL Vikings opened a two-game advantage over their closest rival when they defeated Attunga in the Orford and District table tennis competition.

The rest of the four looks to be consolidated, with Port Fairy two games clear of Myndarra in fifth place.

As there are eight teams in the competition there will be A and B grade finals with four teams in each.

Week 12 will see Port Fairy take on ladder leaders Warrnambool Vikings while Tarrone will be hunting their first victory of the season when they take on the depleted Orford side.

Glengleeson will come with the strong team of Peter Drendel, Gareth Spring,

Mast best on debut

WARRNAMBOOL teenager

Reggie Mast was named best on ground in his debut interleague match last weekend.

Mast and his under 17 Hampden League team-mates put on a strong show against Ballarat Football Netball League to take a 35-point win, 9.11.65 to 4.6.30.

Last weekend saw the two Hampden League sides travel to Ballarat to take on the Ballarat Football Netball League.

Both games were played in good spirits, with Hampden showing its depth of talent.

The under 23 side put on a great display of skills and team-work but were unable to overcome the home side, going down 11.9.75 to 13.13.91.

Bill Lyons or Lindsay Morton in the hope of reversing their 6-5 loss to Myndarra in the earlier round.

Attunga has had the wood over Warrnambool Warriors for a number of seasons and a turnaround isn’t expected this year.

Results from week 11:

Warrnambool Vikings defeated Attunga 9.31-2.10.

Both Dom Angarano and Rehan Icbal (Vikings) won their three rubbers while Ian and Val Wortley were Attunga’s winners.

Vikings won three of the five extended rubbers, giving them the edge for the night.

Orford lost to Port Fairy 2.10-9.31.

The opening rubber set the tone of the

Kain leads goal kicking

TERANG Mortlake’s Will Kain is currently sitting on top of Hampden League’s goal kicking leaderboard.

Going into round 12 this weekend, Kain has 38 goals to his name, followed by Port Fairy’s Jason Rowan on 36 and Camperdown’s Sam Gordon on 29.

Rounding out the board are Cobden’s Jesse Williamson on 27, Sam Kelly (South Warrnambool) 24, Paul Pekin (Cobden) 21, Darcy Russell (Hamilton) 21, Tom Batten (North Warrnambool) 21, Will Couch (Koroit) 20 and Warrnambool’s Harry Ryan on 19.

night when Orford’s David Rowbottom defeated Port Fairy’s Wayne Krause 6-11, 3-11, 11-5, 11-9 and 11-8.

Orford also won a five game doubles but lost the other two extended rubbers.

Tony Storer and Ray Young both won their three rubbers for Port Fairy.

Tarrone lost to Glengleeson 5.18-6.23

The opening singles rubbers were all extended while the following rubbers conformed to the norm.

Tarrone’s David Warhurst won his three rubbers, withstanding a strong challenge from Gareth Spring 11-5, 9-11, 11-9, 8-11 and 11-7.

Both Gareth Spring and Peter Drendel won two rubbers for Tarrone.

Warrnambool Warriors defeated Myndarra 8.26-3.15.

Warrnambool Warriors’ Peter Owen won his three rubbers when he defeated Aaron Rowbottom Myndarra 11-8, 11-8, 8-11 and 11-9.

Warriors’ Neil Ford and Chad Ryan both won two rubbers, while Myndarra’s other rubber was their doubles win.

Five of the rubbers were extended, with the Warriors winning three of them.

The closest rubber of the night was when Neil defeated Ally Rowbottom 1311, 10-12, 11-9, 5-11 and 12-10.

The unofficial ladder: Warrnambool Vikings 44 points, 102 rubbers, 319 games; Attunga 36, 83, 270; Warrnambool Warriors 28, 71, 233; Port Fairy 24, 56, 202; Myndarra 16, 49, 168; Glengleeson 16, 47, 202; Orford 12, 43, 159; Tarrone 0, 30, 133.

Paulin tops leaderboard

NIRRANDA’S John Paulin and Russells Creek netballer

Hannah Van Zyl are currently sitting on top of the Warrnambool and District MVP leaderboards.

The district’s senior football and netball MVP leaders have been released ahead of round 13 this weekend.

The league released details of the current leaderboards earlier this week.

Paulin currently sits on top of the senior football MVP with 24 votes, followed by Merrivale’s Tate Porter on 23 and Kolora Noorat’s Fred Beasley in third on 20.

Kurt Lenehan (South Rovers) sits fourth on 19, followed by Jacob Brooks (Old Collegians) 15, Sandon Williams (South Rovers) 14, Tyler

Murnane (Purnim) and Mandy Sandow (Merrivale) both on 13.

Rounding out the top 14 – and all currently on 12 votes – are Dylan Burns (Russells Creek), Ash Hunt and Marcus Hickey (Timboon Demons), Brad Edge (Allansford), Joel Moloney (Kolora Noorat) and Luke Pearson (Dennington).

The A grade netball MVP board is currently being led by Russells Creek player Hannah Van Zyl on 25 votes followed by Nirranda’s Jo Couch on 22 and Panmure’s Jessica Rohan and Kolora Noorat’s Molly Bourke tied for third on 20.

Rounding out the top 10 are Rebecca Hunt (Allansford) on 19, Lilly Sanderson (Old Collegians) 18 and Asha Roche (South Rovers), Carly Peake (Merrivale), Elisha Sobey (Merrivale) and Macy Gale (Timboon Demons) all on 17 votes.

Talented netballers identified at c’ships

NETBALL Victoria has this week released its ‘talented identified athletes’ from last month’s western region zone championships.

The championships, held in Warrnambool, were dominated by Hampden League who won all three major junior divisions.

Netball Victoria conducts talent identification during its competitions and tournaments throughout the year.

Talent scouts asses athletes to be considered for invitation to trial for the Netball Victoria Talent Academy and state 17 and under and 19 and under programs.

Congratulations to all athletes who were identified to trial for the 2024 talent academy and state team programs.

From the 2023 talent academy, the following netballers were chosen – Kate Aikman, Indiana Cameron, Eden James, Hannah O’Keefe, Shelby O’Sullivan,

Ebony Porter, Olivia Lenehan and Isabella McDowall.

A strong performance at the championships in Warrnambool saw the following Hampden League netballers selected for the upcoming trials: Lara Clarke, Chloe Gleeson, Saskia Gould, Sophie Kennedy, Lyla Molloy, Indi O’Connor, Indigo Sewell, Elsie Sinnott, Tyra Slater and Saylah Veale.

Lacey Broad and Tegan McKay from the Mininera and District Netball Association have also been selected, along with Warrnambool City’s Neve MacDonald, Dana Russell, Sienna Wickenton and Maddi Crowe.

Warrnambool and District will be represented by Ellie Christoforou, Holly Delaney, Paige Lenehan, Aleara Madex, Ruby McKinley, Reagan Mifsud and Amelia Reynolds.

The 2024 Talent Academy trials (western region) will be held on Sunday November 26 at the Ballarat Netball Association.

Callum earns national selection

GRASSMERE’S Callum Bridge has been chosen to represent Australia in the upcoming 2024 Hockey5s World Cup qualifying event.

Bridge, a long time South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) athlete, was chosen for the team following the recent national trials, held in The World Cup qualifying tournament will be held on the Gold Coast from next Monday and

The top three teams will advance to the World Cup scheduled to take place in Oman, Muscat, Callum’s exceptional skills and dedication earned him an invitation to Hockey Australia’s Hockey 5s trials which were held in Warrnambool

His journey to becoming an accomplished goalkeeper has been supported by his father and SWAS coach, Mark Bridge, as well as Olympic goal keeper Rachael Lynch, who has also mentored and coached him through the

Rising through junior state teams, Callum has honed his skills and developed into a formidable presence in the sport of hockey, and now marks a significant milestone in his career with his selection to join the World Cup squad.

In addition to his selection for the squad, Callum has recently been named a member of the open-aged Country Victoria team.

This team will compete in the national country championships, to be held in Shepparton this Callum’s versatility and talent have not gone unnoticed, and his continuous contributions to the sport of hockey are commendable.

While his journey towards the World Cup continues, Callum is also actively involved in coaching an under 12 team at the junior state championships in Melbourne.

Demonstrating his commitment to the sport, Callum takes pride in nurturing young talent and inspiring the next generation of hockey players.

Commenting on Callum’s selection, Alistair Park, men’s World Cup squad team manager, expressed his enthusiasm.

“We are thrilled to have Callum Bridge on board for the Hockey5s World Cup qualifying event,” Park said. “Callum’s exceptional skills and dedication make him a valuable asset to the team, and we are confident in his abilities to contribute to our success. He has demonstrated immense potential, and we look forward to seeing him excel on the international stage.”

Callum Bridge will represent Australia at hockey’s World Cup qualifying event.

Footy clinic a hit

KICKS, marks and tackling were all on the school holiday agenda for a large number of kids earlier this week.

Merrivale Recreation Reserve was the place to be on Wednesday morning when well over 120 excited participants took part in a Footy 4 Fun event.

The free session proved a great way for locals to improve their skills, enjoy some time outdoors with friends and take part in a variety of mini-games.

“Footy 4 Fun events are a great way for our youngest footballers in the region to come and try the sport in a fun, inclusive and safe environment,” AFL participation coordinator for the western district Leah Woolfe said.

“Last school holidays we attracted around 80 kids from across the region, but this number has almost doubled across three locations – Portland, Hamilton and Warrnambool – these school holidays.”

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