Friday, May 5, 2023

FUN WEEKEND... to be sure, to be sure.

HUNDREDS of visitors joined with local families to celebrate the Koroit Irish Festival last weekend.

HUNDREDS of visitors joined with local families to celebrate the Koroit Irish Festival last weekend.

The town was awash with green as festival goers enjoyed a wide range of activities, food stalls and entertainment.

The sun was shining, the smiles were wide and the parade was colourful as the theatre, Village Green and the local streets came alive in celebration and

song.

The windows of Koroit’s local stores were decorated with shamrocks, leprechauns and Irishthemed merchandise and several street stalls were also set up as part of the festivities.

Koroit’s village green staged free entertainment for children while entertainers such as Maria Forde, The Rummagers and Apolline kept visitors entertained.

The Koroit Irish Cultural Trail, a new addition to this year’s program, also proved popular as did the ‘Kortraits’ art exhibition which gave young artists

an opportunity to display their work, telling stories about the people and places of Koroit.

Large crowds lined Commercial Road for the festival’s main attraction – its parade.

Bagpipes, classic automobiles and members of the Christine Ayres School of Irish Dancing, the Koroit and District Historical Society and the local kindergarten all took part in the parade.

Sunday’s program included a Gaelic Games Day at Victoria Park.

For more photos turn to pages 4 and 5.

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Mother’s day concert on again

FAMILIES are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special concert at St Joseph’s Church on Sunday, May 14.

The Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra will be joined by guests artists for the concert, which will begin at 2.30pm.

Conductor Angus Christie has put together an uplifting concert which is sure to delight both young and old, with the music of Mozart, Strauss, Mendelssohn, Wagner, Donizetti, Handel, Telemann and Liszt.

The afternoon concert will also include the premiere of local composer Ken Stott’s ravishing new Reverie for Solo Cello and Orchestra.

Port Fairy fatality

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MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Port Fairy on Wednesday evening.

It is believed a car and an empty livestock truck collided on the Princes Highway just before 6pm.

The driver, a 38-year-old Portland woman, died at the scene.

The driver of the truck was not injured and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

This year’s guest soloists will include Eleanor Donelan on flute, Craig Everingham (lyric baritone), Tristan Forster (violin), Jeanette Hajncl (recorder), Tamara Joukoff (cello), Matt Toffolon (bassoon) and Charlie Young (trumpet).

“I believe the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day would be to enjoy a special family lunch together and then come to the concert in the afternoon,” orchestra president John MacInnes said.

Tickets for the concert can be purchased at the Lighthouse Theatre box office on 5559 4999, online at www.lighthousetheartre.org.au or at the door.

St Joseph’s Church is located in Lava Street, Warrnambool.

Grants open for schools

WARRNAMBOOL primary and secondary schools keen to act on climate change are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $5000.

“The Climate Action Grants are designed to deliver benefits such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, waste minimisation and improving school preparedness for the impacts of climate change,” Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said.

The grants have been made available with support from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

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Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

“We can all help make our schools healthier and more climate-friendly by working together on projects, advocacy and knowledge-sharing to help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change,” Cr Arnott said. Schools wanting to apply for a grant should contact community planning and health promotion officer Nerissa Lovric on 5559 4800 or nlovric@ warrnambool.vic.gov.au

Applications close on Friday, May 12.+

life for old timber

SEVERAL large, historic wooden beams have found a new home in the McGennans amenity block, currently under construction in Warrnambool.

The old timber beams, which were an integral part of the Edwards and Wollaston bridges for many years, were recently lifted in to place at the new facility, currently under construction at the entrance to the McGennan car park in Pertobe Road.

“The old beams were believed to have been installed in the bridges back in 1890,” Leigh Duffy, owner of Bolden Constructions said.

“They were extremely heavy and cranes were needed to lift them into place; they look amazing and we’re all proud of how the new block is coming along.”

The new building, which was identified as a priority in the Lake Pertobe Master Plan, will feature improved accessibility, junior toilets, baby change tables, bench seats and several external warm showers.

Two ambulant toilets will also be incorporated into the facility and some earthworks and reshaping of the hill will be undertaken before construction of an improved walking path from Pertobe Road to the Promenade.

It is anticipated the project will cost around $814,000 and will be completed by mid-October.

The project has been funded by Warrnambool City Council and the federal government’s Building Better Regions Fund.

Leigh Duffy, owner of Bolden Constructions (left), shows Warrnambool City mayor Debbie Arnott and council project manager Brady Hall the large timber beams now installed at the new amenities block on Pertobe Road. 2023D

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Moyne Shire Council Community Update

From the Mayor:

At last week’s Council meeting we made a really important decision about the future of the Port Fairy Community Pool and Fitness Centre.

As Councillors, we understand how important the facility is to the wider community, and part of the decision we made was to continue supporting the center financially – even though it’s not a council owned or managed asset – until the next steps are taken.

We also voted to explore the option of a new community-based group to take on the ownership and management of the facility and to have it run in a skills-based board structure.

A more formal board structure will ensure a strong level of governance and set some important policies and procedures to ensure the long-term stability of the facility. It was a key recommendation from an extensive six-month report Council commissioned looking at the best way forward for the facility. There is a strong desire form the community to not only keep the pool open, but to keep it managed by the community – we agree and that’s what we are taking this path.

In the not-too-distant future we hope to launch an expression of interest process for people in the community with the skills needed to join the board. If people don’t come forward and the new board structure can’t proceed, then it will be back to the drawing board and other options for the future of the facility will need to be considered.

We’ll make sure we let you know when we are ready to open that process.

We had some good news for local businesses last week – with the latest Spendmapp data for March revealing another strong month.

Spendmapp captures transaction data and shows how much money is spent in local businesses.

Across March $15.4 million was spent at local businesses right across the Moyne Shire - a 22.96 per cent increase from the same time last year.

Visitors spend was recorded at $11.2 million – which is a 27.22% increase on the same period in 2022.

The long weekend was a huge boost for businesses with events happening right across the Shire –headlined by the Port Fairy Folk Festival. Spend of $3.97 million was recorded across the shire on that weekend – with $3.1 million of that being spent at Port Fairy businesses.

Such strong visitor spending again shows Moyne continued to be a destination of choice.

Cr Karen Foster Mayor

Learning all things smart phones and tablets

If you or a someone you know wants to learn how to use a smart phone or a tablet to keep in touch with family and friends – the Port Fairy Library has the session for you.

The Digital Literacy for Adults course will give participants the skills needed to live, learn and work in our society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies, internet, social media and mobile devices.

The first small group session will be held on May 19 from 2pm to 3.30pm. Spaces are limited and you can book by calling the Library on 5568 2248.

The program is being delivered with funding support from the Victorian Government.

Nominate your favorite local business for the Love Local Awards

Know a local Moyne business that has exceptional customer service? Is innovative? Or is making brilliant products right here in Moyne?

Nominate them for the annual Love Local Awards which recognises and celebrate the outstanding contributions of local businesses to the Moyne Shire community.

The competition features four categories Most Innovative Business, Best Customer Service, Most Community Focused, and Made in Moyne.

Nominations are open to the public from Monday 1 May until Sunday 14 May.

Once the shortlist is finalised, you’ll be able to vote for who you think should win!

Head to https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/LoveLocal-Awards for more information and to make your nomination.

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Wind farm investments under

MOYNE Shire Council will push prospective wind farm developers to meet a minimum community investment threshold before supporting any future developments.

Councillors resolved at last week’s Ordinary Meeting of Council to do further work and complete further consultation on a set of minimum benchmarks a wind farm company would be requested to provide the community in which they are operating.

Mayor Cr Karen Foster said wind farm companies already offer a range of community investment programs, but it was ad hoc and varied greatly between developments.

“At the moment we have some developments offering annual grants programs to the wider community as low as $300 a turbine and some as high as $3000 a turbine,” she said.

“There are also vast differences between what is happening across Moyne when compared to other areas of the state.

“We have said that there needs to be a level playing field for communities which are impacted by developments. There’s no minimum standard set by the state government or industry, so council will use the guidelines to advocate for the best outcomes possible for host communities.”

Cr Foster said council would not become the beneficiary of these grant funds but was simply trying to establish a set of standards to ensure each community hosting a wind farm benefited at the same level.

“We aren’t proposing a fundamental change to how the programs operate now,” Cr Foster said.

“The companies would continue to work directly with the community to plan a suitable program, but we want those overall investments to reach a minimum standard so host communities are on a level playing field,” she said.

“Council has no decision-making role when it comes to approving wind farm planning permits or setting their conditions but we have a role in advocacy and will use these standards to help drive a better deal for our communities.”

Cr Foster added that council had already spoken with the Minister for Planning, Minister for Local Government and advisors to the Minister for Energy, Resources and Climate Actions about the need for such standards and would continue to advocate strongly on behalf of the community for better outcomes.

The decision came after Moyne Shire councillors voted in September last year to oppose future developments of wind farms until the Victorian Government carried out strategic planning, which would include a threshold on the number of turbines operating in the shire.

WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB

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

RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Thursday April 27:

1st 65.62% Linda Picone - Paula Bailey

2nd 56.25% Tony Plevier - Owen Maslen

3rd 54.69% Player 68 - Player 69

4th 52.31% Tim Clement - Allen Shiels

5th 50.00% Peter Cooper - Kathleen French

Last Monday’s results:

1st 65.49% Linda Picone - John Sarena

2nd 55.90% Janet Attrill - Penny Thomas

3rd 55.60% Anne Serra - Elinor Winter

4th 54.63% Isabel Pitman - Denis Fitzpatrick

5th 50.91% Paula Hillis - Jan Cooke

Last Wednesday’s result:

1st 61.11% Kathy Hilder - Jan Cooke

2nd 56.94% Noel Howard - Kathleen French

3rd 53.47% Owen Maslen – Player 68

4th 52.78% Peter Cooke - Barbara Lynch

Bridging the gap in dairy

ATTRACTING and retaining skilled people to the dairy sector is crucial to maintaining the development of dairy manufacturers’ engineering and other capabilities.

The Gardiner Foundation has taken a proactive approach to overcome this challenge by investing in the Monash University Industry Team Initiative (MITI).

The initiative places small multi-disciplinary teams of students with a dairy manufacturer to solve a specific company challenge over a 12-week period, during the university summer break.

When Jia Han Chew joined MITI in 2014, he didn’t know the opportunities it would bring him.

“The MITI program gives students work experience and exposure to challenges the dairy industry faces, while building interpersonal skills,” Mr Han said.

“It gives us the opportunity to build a professional network while still studying. Over the last few years, I’ve run into a lot of people I met through the MITI program and it helped accelerate a working relationship.”

Today, nine years later, he works as a continuous improvement engineer with Bega.

He has a bachelor’s degree and PhD in chemical engineering from Monash University, and during his MITI program he worked on improving the solubility of powder products.

MITI offers a unique opportunity for participating industry manufacturers to put forward a specific challenge in commercial confidence.

Monash University and the manufacturer decide on a multi-disciplinary team of students at differing stages in their studies,

who are embedded into the company and try to find a solution to this real world challenge.

“Monash is more research focused and students often lack the industry experience,” Mr Han said.

“MITI was able to bridge the gap and offer students industry insights.”

His team completed its program at Murray Goulburn in Cobram.

“We looked at modifying the raw ingredients, changing the amount of calcium and homogenisation pressure,” Mr Han said.

“We found that we had success by modifying the drying condition. By changing the vibratory fluid bed operating conditions, we had some success in improving the solubility of the product.”

His first job after finishing university was in Morwell, working for Lion Dairy and Drinks.

“Moving from the city to the country took some adapting, but I love the country now,” Jia Han said.

“A lot of students are based in the city and wouldn’t have thought of exploring the opportunities available in regional Victoria. MITI helps overcome the fear of the unknown and encourages students to explore what regional areas have to offer.”

Mr Han was born and raised in Malaysia.

“It’s great that the MITI program is open to international students, because they struggle to get the same opportunities as domestic students,” he said.

Since it began in 2014, over 200 students have been exposed to the dairy industry through the MITI program.

These students have gained invaluable exposure to relevant learning opportunities that relate specifically to their studies while at the same time, acquiring hands-on practical experience.

Smiles for miles running out West

WARRNAMBOOL West Primary School students put their best foot forward – and at a fast pace – last Friday.

Children from all year levels donned their school colours to take part in the annual cross-country event, held on the school grounds.

Ribbons and certificates were presented to the three fastest boys

and girls for each age group during a whole school assembly.

Five students have been successful in moving on to the next stage – the district cross-country that will be held at Premier Speedway next Tuesday, May 9.

Congratulations to Summreen Yousufi, Karla Recinos Najarro, Tyller Prescott, Ruby Storer and Tyrian O’Meara.

Residents cash in on power bonus

THE latest Victorian Government figures show thousands of south west residents have cashed in on the state’s power saving bonus.

The figures reveal more than one million Victorian households have cashed in on the $250 payment under the fourth round of the Power Saving Bonus.

In Warrnambool alone, 5040 requests for the power saving bonus were made, along with 298 from Dennington and 284 from Koroit.

More than 166 requests were made from households in Allansford and several hundred from surrounding towns.

Residents have also taken the opportunity to seek the best deal on power charges, with the latest round of the program seeing 40 per cent of applicants across the state find a better energy deal through the Victorian Energy Compare website.

The Victorian Energy Compare website is an independent comparison website, making it easy for Victorians to find a cheaper offer and keeping big energy retailers in check.

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews encouraged all households to apply.

“The best way to lower energy bills is to look for a better offer,” he said.

“That’s why we’re encouraging Victorians to take advantage of another round of the Power Saving Bonus to make sure they are on the best deal ahead of winter.”

Applications for the payment can be made through the Victorian Energy Compare website, where customers can quickly and easily find the best energy

offers in their areas.

The Energy Assistance Program – a free service providing energy consumers experiencing hardship with one-onone assistance – has helped over 500 applicants to navigate the energy market, apply for eligible grants and concessions, find and switch to better offers and address billing errors.

For those without internet access, over-the-phone and in-person support is available through one of our Community Outreach Partners, including Brotherhood of St Laurence, Ethnic Community Council Victoria, Good Shepherd, State Trustees and hundreds of Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria. Victorians can also save on their household energy bills through the $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program.

Households which accessed both solar panel and hot water rebates saved up to $1500 on their annual energy bill.

The state government claims Victoria has cut its emissions by more than any other state, tripled the amount of renewable energy and created thousands of jobs as the state eyes the renewable energy target of 95 per cent by 2035.

Labor is also reviving the State Electricity Commission to replace unreliable, privatised coal with clean, government-owned, renewable energy to drive down energy costs and help create 59,000 jobs.

To access the $250 Power Saving Bonus, visit compare.energy.vic.gov. au or call 1800 000 832. To speak to an Energy Assistance Program advocate, call 1800 161 215.

Education Week 2023

All welcome for school ‘Discovery Tour’

THE St. Patrick’s school community will enjoy a ‘Discovery Tour’ on Thursday May 11.

All families with children enrolled for 2024 are welcome to visit from 9.30am and enjoy a tour of the Foundation classrooms as well as the senior wing.

The rooms are vibrant, spacious and are filled with resources to motive inquiring minds of all ages.

The school’s youngest students enjoy hands-on, playbased activities which encourage phonics and numeric skills to give each student a wellgrounded start to their primary education.

Skilled staff in the senior wing offer individualised programs, tailored to suit both the academic and wellbeing needs of each student.

Areas such as art, physical education, science and Japanese are thoroughly explored, providing students with a well-rounded education and a solid foundation leading into their secondary schooling.

Parental engagement is welcome and highly encouraged at St Patrick’s Port Fairy.

For more information contact the school on 5568 1371.

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care, safety and wellbeing of all children as a central responsibility of our school.

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Community enjoys new facilities

Learning, Community and Friendship

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Primary School

in Koroit the smiles on young faces are wide, the facilities are fresh and modern, and staff are committed to providing education to suit the needs of all children.

With recent constructions now complete, the school community is enjoying new junior classrooms, specialist teaching areas and administration area, along with a covered basketball court area and specialist teaching rooms.

The project also saw some upgrades to the school hall, and the location and positioning of the two new classrooms is now allowing the school’s junior students to easily transition between the classroom, play area and undercover space.

“With construction of these areas now complete, students and staff are enjoying a greater ease of movement between all areas, along with the many benefits that new facilities bring,” school principal Nick Murrell said.

“We are extremely excited to have these works complete and with many programs and activities planned for this year I’m sure it will be an exciting and

productive one.”

Catering for the individual needs of students, the school has implemented ReLATE (Reframing Learning and Teaching Environments) in partnership with the MacKillop Institute.

This is a research and evidence informed model supporting schools to create the preconditions for improved teaching, learning and wellbeing.

Adding to this, SunLit (Structured Literacy) is a comprehensive approach to reading instruction that targets all aspects of language, including phonology, phonics, morphology, syntax and semantics.

“By focusing on these foundational elements of language, structured literacy aims to develop strong reading and writing skills in students,” Mr Murrell said.

At St Patrick’s the school is embedded in the Koroit community and, as such, endeavours to be a part of local events.

Once such event is the annual ‘Picnic in the Paddock.’

To be held on Sunday, October 29, this new, annual community event invites families from across the region to enjoy some great family fun.

For more information contact the school on 5565 8208.

Our school is here for everyone, we are embedded in the Koroit community and we are especially able to support students with various needs and abilities. ALL children are welcome - Catholic or non-Catholic. We are a low fee-paying school. We cater for all learning needs. We support your child in their transition to school including our Little Learners program (commencing Friday 2 June 10am). We have a celebrated buddy system, plus so much more...

Lights, camera, action!

PRODUCTION on a new film has begun in the heart of Terang as local cast and crew prepare to bring a David verses Goliath courthouse thriller to next month’s Warrnambool Storytelling Festival.

Shooting of the film, titled ‘The Tribunal’, is currently under way in Terang and Noorat as the Terang Theatre Troupe look to build upon the success of the inaugural involvement in the storytelling festival last year.

The script for the film was written by Commercial Hotel proprietor Les Cameron, who said the events were based on a true story circa 2003.

“I was living with a woman who had gone from living in poverty with a difficult family situation to owning four properties worth around six million,” he said.

“She bought a property in Dandenong, around 100 metres from the railway station, which at the time cost around $750,000.

“She had all these ideas of developing over four years, she had done nice things such as leaving it for refugees to use, but the government compulsorily acquired the land.

“So not only did it prevent something creative she wanted to do for the community, but she bought it for $750,000, four years later housing prices had gone crazy, but the government was trying to acquire it for $750,000.”

Mr Cameron said the woman had retained a lawyer and prepared for a fight brought VCAT, but was frequently told to temper her expectations as “the government gets what the government wants”.

“They were charging her $125 per minute or something, so one night she came home and said I should be her lawyer,” he said.

“I said I couldn’t possibly, I was just a teacher and the barristers retained by the government were heavy hitters, but I did eventually represent her after much persuasion.”

‘The Tribunal’ follows on from the success of ‘Wimmen Wild’ at the 2022 Warrnambool Storytelling Festival.

‘Wimmin Wild’ was believed to be the first feature film shot and created in Terang, with around 30 locals comprising the cast and crew while primarily shot on an iPhone with a shoestring budget.

Mr Cameron said the latest film was a natural progression of Terang’s cinematic origins, which he hopes to see create future opportunities for film and television in the region.

“If you look at any economic analysis anywhere in the world, to be able to declare yourself a film-friendly precinct can create opportunities in any area,” he said.

“I’ve got my eye not only on what economic value we can have, but we want to encourage people to tell their stories.

“To be able to say I can act, to be able to tell a story, it’s the authentic nature of it which is most important and we’ve shown it can be feasible here.”

‘The Tribunal’ stars a range of local talents including Anne Corbin, Rosemary Knight, Penny Lourey and Christina Lee, who have welcomed the opportunity to be part of the filmmaking experience.

Chris Streitberger, who moved to Terang around two years ago, will draw on his extensive broadcast experience

behind the camera.

In the past he worked with major television networks such as SBS, ABC, Seven and Nine, and relished the opportunity to put his skills to work in a country town.

“It’s challenging, but it’s amazing,” he said.

“The vibe here is very tangible, Terang is a very artistic community.

“I’m finding likeminded people, so it’s been good.”

Actor Christina Lee said not only had her involvement in the Terang Theatre Troupe helped her to create new friendships, but had given her

the opportunity to pursue a form of artistic expression she had long found captivating.

“It’s something I have always been interested in,” she said.

“I did drama at secondary school, where I first got a taste for it, and was involved in the drama group when I first went to teacher’s college.

“When I heard about this group starting, I thought I would just give it a go.”

The Warrnambool Storytelling Festival will run from June 9 through to July 2.

Tickets for the premiere of ‘The Tribunal’ will be available at www. warrnamboolstorytelling.com.au.

Everything about bees and their environment BUZZ the B U Z Z

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

Are you waggling for World Bee Day?

What is World Bee Day?

The main purpose of World Bee Day events is to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators for our survival. Simply proclaiming World Bee Day does not do much for bees and other pollinators; the main work of safeguarding their existence still needs to be undertaken.

World Bee Day is an excellent opportunity to put bees at the centre of the national conversation for a day and encourage actions that create more bee-friendly landscapes.

Beekeepers and nature conservationists are united in encouraging improved conditions for bees to build pollination security and to safeguard our food security.

What is World Bee Day?

Slovenia proposed that the United Nations (UN) proclaim 20 May as World Bee Day.

On 20 December 2017, following three years of efforts at the international level, the UN Member States unanimously approved Slovenia’s proposal, thus proclaiming 20 May as World Bee Day.

The purpose of the www.worldbeeday.org. au website is to present the initiative and

its implementation, raise awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping, inform the public of major beekeeping events around the world and celebrate World Bee Day. There’s lot on for World Bee Day here in Victoria, so take a look at https://www.worldbeeday.org.au/region/ vic/ for some great events, including a free webinar that I’ll be speaking at, about Powerful Pollinators, on 21st May.

Why do we need bees?

Food security

Bees – honey bees and the thousands of species of native bees - are important to our livelihood as they help to pollinate most of the crops we eat and many that feed farm animals. Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefits from bee pollination.

Bee populations, particularly native bees, are under threat. Destruction of their natural habitat, intensive farming practices, and pests and diseases are just some of the complex reasons driving a decline in both the number and diversity of bees.

Without bees, our food security is at risk.

Bees & biodiversity

There are over 20,000 species of bee that exist globally and Australia is home to around 2,000 species of native bee. Native bees have co-evolved with our unique native flora over thousands of years.

Some species of plant can only be pollinated by a particular species of bee. In the absence of pollination, the plant species cannot reproduce so if that bee species dies, so too will the plant.

Without bees, biodiversity is at risk.

Ecosystem health

Bees are keystone species that play a vital role in preserving ecosystem health. Bees provide essential pollination services for plants.

Maintaining plant diversity supports other essential ecosystem services including helping to regulate climate, purify air and water, build soil and recycle nutrients. Without bees, ecosystems are at risk.

Waggle Dance for World Bee Day

Join the hive jive and participate in the Worldwide Waggle Dance for World Bee Day!

Bees communicate in the hive using a waggle dance to tell other bees where to find pollen, nectar and water to drink. You can buzz like a bee and spread your wings to share the importance of bees by doing a human waggle dance! The aim is to have over 20,000 participants, equal to the number of bee species on planet Earth. Encourage friends, family and even your school to be involved. Visit the World Bee Day Waggle Dance Challenge website, dress up in your best bee costume, practice your dance steps, and upload your waggle dance for World Bee Day.

https://www.worldbeeday.org.au/waggle/

Chris Streitberger (from left), Rosie Knight, Penny Lourey and Christina Lee are among the local talent shooting a new film set to debut at the Warrnambool Storytelling Festival next month. 2023D

Free tickets now available

FREE registration to one of the biggest parties of the winter is now open – and everyone is invited.

The neon-themed Solstice Search Party in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens will this year be held on June 24 and families are encouraged to grab their free tickets online.

First held in 2022 and attracting over 5,000 attendees, this event is a spin-off of the popular Solstice Searching scavenger hunt – which also makes a return on June 23.

The scavenger hunt invites participants to follow the cryptic clues to find the all-new neon sculptures by artist Carla Obrien, hidden throughout Warrnambool. Attendees at Solstice Search Party can see all of the sculptures from the previous night’s scavenger hunt in one place, as well as explore other light-themed wonders.

One Day Studios will be creating sound and light installations while Nurture in Nature will lead you through a lantern-lit storybook trail.

The event runs from 3pm until 9pm with live music by Leslie D King and the Trembling Shakes, Wade Northcott, Gabby Steel, Matt Price and Good Intentions DJ.

Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott encouraged everyone to embrace winter and enjoy two amazing nights out.

“Winter Solstice is the darkest time of the year, so what better time to hold a festival celebrating light,”Cr Arnott said.

“It’s dark nice and early so the whole family can rug up, venture out and see what they can discover.

“Both the scavenger hunt and the party in the Botanic Gardens are such great concepts and people have really embraced them.

“Warrnambool is of course known as one of the best places in Australia for whale watching in winter, and what our solstice events aim to do is to provide another compelling reason to visit Warrnambool in the off-peak tourist season.

“While it’s free to attend, we really encourage people to pre-register online to help us gauge the numbers so we can have the right infrastructure in place to help everyone have the best night possible.”

For more information on winter events visit www. warrnambool.vic.gov.au/winter.

You can also visit www.humanitix.com and search “Solstice Search Party” to register for your free ticket.

Clues for the Solstice Searching scavenger hunt will be published on the Warrnambool City Council and Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on council’s website, on the day of the hunt.

Backyard Sand and Soil A Family Affair

This is a well-established and well-run family business located in the heart of Warrnambool.

Previously run by husband and wife team Peter and Leanne, they now have their daughter and son-in-law Kacey and Mark who have stepped up and taken the raines and its business as usual.

Peter and Leanne’s happy and vibrant customer service will continue with them both staying on board with their daughter and son-in-law, who have been an integral part of the growth of the business over the last ten years.

They offer professional garden and landscape advice on all types of soils,

mulch and rocks for your project.

Our gardening products are a collection of high-quality mixes, mulches and aggregates; and proudly source locally in Victoria.

Many of our products are available in bulk or we can bag them.

For designing and creating the most attractive gardens, yards or areas, you need our quality landscaping supplies and materials to give a mixture of textures and natural colours for the highest visual appeal.

We can supply you with the best materials for your project.

We provide our customers with efficient, reliable service from a

friendly professional knowledgeable team.

We supply to the locals as well as trade and offer fast prompt delivery thru the region. Bagged firewood available collect call to check availability.

So when you next need friendly advice and good quality Garden supplies call Kacey and the team who will always put a smile on your face with their great family customer service.

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The grass can be greener on ‘your’ side of the fence.

Welcome to your one Stop Lawn Shop & Landscaping centre.

Welcome to your one Stop Lawn Shop & Landscaping centre.

Lush, green, well-maintained lawns and gardens can add value to your home and add street appeal. Whether you’re after instant turf, synthetic grass, lawn seed, fertiliser or artificial hedging, the team at One Stop Lawn Shop and Landscaping can have your lawns and gardens look a treat.

The Warrnambool-based team also offers a ‘second-to-none’ professional landscaping service and can install paving, vertical gardens, water features, garden lighting and much more.

We can transform messy or barren gardens into outdoor spaces you will love for entertaining, relaxing, and for the kids to play in. When your garden isn’t properly landscaped, your work is cut out for you. Especially when it’s wet and your dogs or kids insist on running around, creating a mud bath that makes you cringe every time you look at

it, Not to mention the nightmare mess they carry into the house.

We offer a variety of instant turfs, synthetic grass, lawn seed, fertiliser, artificial hedging and expert knowledge of all our products along with it. One Stop Lawn Shop offers a ‘second-to-none professional landscaping service. Our Landscaping Service based in Warrnambool caters for all of your needs such as Lawn, Paving, Vertical Gardens, Water Features,

Artificial Grass

garden lighting and much more.

You can add value to your home and reduce your water consumption by installing one of our six domestic synthetic grass ranges. A natural-looking artificial grass, soft underfoot without bindis and non-allergenic, making it ideal for children and pets. Engineered with sub-base drainage holes, Enviro is more durable, affordable and longer-lasting than natural grass. No more mowing and weeding, enjoy more quality time with friends and family.

Our transformations will allow you to entertain and relax while your kids are playing and enjoying some fresh air.

With the cold winter months just around the corner now is the perfect time to transform your lawn and outdoor areas to avoid wet, muddy messes that often come with the season’s weather conditions.

So contact the team now and get a free quote and great advice.

Turf that we supply from Lawn Solutions Australia include:

Vigorous grower that stands-up to a wide range of conditions.

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Snakes, ladders and fun times

THERE’S now plenty of snakes to be found in the Pecten Avenue playground.

The popular Warrnambool playspace is now home to some colourful snakes (and ladders) – of the friendly, painted variety.

Thanks to the recent completion of Jimmi Buscombe’s latest public artwork in Warrnambool, visitors to the playground can now enjoy playing snakes and ladders with family and friends.

The 3D-effect game was completed as part of Warrnambool City Council’s ‘Home is where the Art Is’ project.

The project aims to use art and creativity to bring neighbourhoods together by asking ‘how can we make our neighbourhood more friendly?’

The West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House worked with local residents and primary school children to come up with three projects they would like to bring to their neighbourhood.

The first two projects – yarn-bombing trees in Laverock Road and decorating old shoes to use for pot plants – were completed in October 2022.

The snakes and ladders game, created by Jimmi Buscombe, coincides with the renewal of the Pecten Avenue playground, which was completed last month.

Mayor Debbie Arnott said she was excited to see the finished product and the benefits it will bring to the neighbourhood.

“One of the reasons why this project is so special is because it’s led by the local community,” she said.

“Last year the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House worked with local residents and school children to see what projects they thought could make their neighbourhood an even friendlier place and they came up with three wonderful ideas.

“They spent hours knitting and crocheting together before yarn bombing trees in Laverock Road, they decorated old shoes and repurposed

them as pot plants, and the snakes and ladders game created by Jimmi Buscombe is the third aspect.

“With the playground renewal scheduled for Pecten Avenue in March, it made perfect sense to line this up with the Home is Where the Art is project, with a concrete pad built especially for Jimmi to create the snakes and ladders game.

“We know how important strong neighbourhood connections can be in creating happy and healthy communities, and public art projects like this, especially where the locals themselves are involved in the whole process, are just so terrific to see.”

Mr. Buscombe said the response from the community had been positive and immediate.

“There were so many kids, and the moment I took off the bunting and said “okay, it’s dry” they just stormed onto it, which is great. It’s exactly what it’s for,” he said.

“Seeing how many kids are here now that the park has been re-done is

amazing.

“Public art is art for the public, so if you can add an element of interactivity to it, it’s great.

“We found a couple of examples online (of snakes and ladders games) which were kind of 3D, then I had the idea of doing the A-frame ladders which take it to the next level. It was just heaps of fun.”

Still to come is a small concrete marker which not only shows you the ideal viewing angle, but acts as a dice roll mechanism.

The marker is surrounded by six dice squares with numbers on them, so you can spin around and wherever you point, that’s the dice roll.

Residents are invited to a community event at the Pecten Avenue playground next Wednesday, May 10 from 1pm until 3pm to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week.

There will be a free sausage sizzle, fresh fruit, coffee van, face painting, kite flying, children’s games and live music.

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SALES AGRONOMIST - PASTURE

Grass Growers Vic Pty Ltd is an award winning, growing, ambitious business based in Terang Victoria. We supply our customers with agronomic advice, quality fertiliser, seed and associated products. This is a great opportunity, with excellent conditions awaiting the successful applicant.

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

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

Applications close Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5.00pm

SPREADER / TRACTOR DRIVERS

Full and part-time positions available Grass Growers are now hiring spreader driver(s). Based in Terang we are a growing business spreading fertiliser and lime mostly within a 100km radius. Experience is highly regarded but training can be provided to the right applicant.

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

Complete Fertiliser

SPREADER DRIVER

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

For more information, please contact us on:

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

135 Cobden Road, Camperdown 3260

TRUCK DRIVER

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

Applicants must have an MC Licence and previous driving experience is essential. For more information, please contact:

135 Cobden Road, Camperdown 3260

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

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

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

TRUCK DRIVERS

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

Job variety and flexibility is to be expected. In addition to having relevant licences, you will need to be honest, reliable, punctual and a good team player. Call us on (03) 5592 2550 or send your resumé to admin@grassgrowersvic.com.au or Grass Growers Vic Pty Ltd PO Box 149, Terang VIC 3264.

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

To place an advertisement in the classifieds please call 5593 1888 or email classifieds@warrnamboolweekly.com.au

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MORTLAKE

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by

MLA’s

YARDING 1420 CHANGE 477 more

Numbers increased to 1,420, quality was mixed throughout the yarding with over half penned were cows. All the usual buying group attended, but bidding was lacking any intensity across all categories. Over all the market had mixed results acress the yarding. Young cattle sold mostly firm, grown steers and heifers gained 5c to 8c, Cows were to 10c cheaper to the trade with the exception of line of Angus cows PTIC sold to a restocker from 270c to 326c/kg. The better-quality young cattle sold from 340c to 405c to the trade and feeders and restockers paid from 320c to 380c for the better quality and secondary types from 255c to 310c/kg. Grown Steers made from 310c to 391c to the trade and feeders from 255c to 380c/kg. Grown heifers made from 244c to 360c/kg. Young dairy steers sold from 150c to 316c/kg.

Heavy cows sold to the trade from 250c to 312c, medium weights from 190c to 262c/kg. Feeders paid 182c to 275c with restockers paying 245c to 326c/kg. Heavy Dairy cows from 232c to 278c, medium weights from 165c to 264c and the light weights from 100c to 150c/kg. Heavy beef bulls sold from 230c to 260c while younger and lighter weight bulls made from 169c to 360c/kg.

Market Reporter: Sheona Lamb

CHARLES STEWART NASH McVILLY

BULLOCKS: Eddie Park, frsn, 632.5kg at 280¢, $1771.00; Rises Run, frsn, 622.5kg at 260¢, $1618.50; Mossville, frsn x, 642.5kg at 250¢, $1606.25.

HEIFERS: Solarburt, ang hrfd x, 442kg at 345¢, $1524.90.

COWS: Solarburt, ang, 588kg at 315¢,

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT

by MLA’s

YARDING 602 CHANGE 52 more

Agents penned 602 cattle this week at Camperdown in line with previous weeks offerings. The yarding consisted mainly of Dairy cows being mixed in quality with a few younger Dairy bred steers and heifers that were mostly plain in finish. The yarding consisted of 550 cows, 40 younger cattle and 20 bulls.

Not all regular buyers were in attendance with one major operator absent. The market was very soft, however the very good cows were only slightly so. Most other categories were 40c/kg easier. Beef bred cows sold to 298c/kg with the better covered dairy cows making between 245,c and 275c/kg, medium weights from 187c to 240c/kg and the light cows from 100c to 180c/kg. Young dairy bred heifers realized 260c/kg and the better covered grown heifers to 270c/kg. Beef bulls topped at 270c with dairy breeds to 238c/kg.

Market Reporter

Chris Agnewn

$1852.20; Grantville, ang, 526kg at 265¢, $1393.90; Lakeview, hrfd, 472kg at 240¢, $1132.80.

H.F. RICHARDSON LIVESTOCK

BULLOCKS: GL & JE Nagorka, hrfd, 682kg at 358¢, $2441.56; P Lock, frsn, 708kg at 316¢, $2237.28; D McDowell, frsn, 695kg at 316¢, $2196.20.

STEERS: Boylan P/L, ang, 505kg at 398¢, $2012.85; The Plains Past, ang, 510kg at 394¢, $2012.68; GJ & JE Nagorka, hrfd, 554kg at 350¢, $1939.00; D McDowell, ang x, 452kg at 375¢, $1965.00.

VEALERS: G & L Darcy, ang x, 398kg at 350¢, $1393.00; Kahmarshie, sim x hrfd, 316kg at 350¢, $1106.00.

HEIFERS: MG & L Moroney, ang, 588kg at 360¢, $2116.80; R Beach, ang, 396kg at 380¢, $1504.80; HR & BA Beach, ang, 466kg at 370¢, $1724.20.

COWS: Stonemans F/T, ang, 758kg at 314¢, $2380.12; Littleriver Game, lim, 616kg at 314¢, $1934.24; MG & L Moroney, ang, 690kg at 314¢, $2166.60; The Point, ang, 565kg at 285¢, $1610.25.

BULLS: GL & JE Nagorka, 902kg at 255¢, $2300.10.

ELDERS

BULLOCKS: Eddington Past Co, ang, 560kg at 395¢, $2212.00; Eddington Past Co, ang x, 530kg at 395¢, $2094.00; Eddington Past Co, ang, 592kg at 380¢, $2248.00; Justin Partners, ang x, 570kg at 366¢, $2086.00.

TRADE STEERS: GM & AM Darcy, ang x, 370kg at 358¢, $1325.00; B McKenna, hrfd x, 465kg at 348¢, $1618.00; G & S Murphy, hrfd x, 400kg at 345¢, $1380.00.

VEALERS: GM & AM Darcy, ang x, 365kg at 365¢, $1332.00; Eulo Pastoral, ang x, 378kg at 320¢, $1210.00.

MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023

TRADE HEIFERS: Knights Farming P/L, frsn, 513kg at 288¢, $1478.00.

BEEF COWS: WD & PM McCulloch, ang, 611kg at 326¢, $1991.00; WD & PM McCulloch, ang, 551kg at 320¢, $1762.00; WD & PM McCulloch, ang. 661kg at 318¢, $2100.00; WD & PM McCulloch, ang, 585kg at 314¢, $1838.00; Strathjoy F/T, ang, 660kg at 310¢, $2046.00; PW & SM Rea, ang, 610kg at 310¢, $1891.00, DAIRY COWS: Knights Farming P/L, frsn, 635kg at 258¢, $1638.00; SW Dairy Farms, frsn, 574kg at 240¢, $1378.00.

SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS LIVESTOCK

BULLOCKS: DS & HJ Brooks, s/hrn x, 626.7kg at 382¢, $2393.87.

HEIFERS: J & J Porter, ang, 676.7kg at 330¢, $2233.00; RA & JK Brooks, s/hrn, 502kg at 360¢, $1807.20.

COWS: Blackwell Pastoral, hrfd, 600kg at 290¢, $1740.00; Sunday Ridge Dairies, frsn, 651.3kg at 270¢, $1758.38; Carnham, ang x, 544kg at 276¢, $1501.44; Sunday Ridge Dairies, frsn, 583kg at 248¢, $1445.84.

J & J KELLY LIVESTOCK

BULLOCKS: MC & PC Fisher, ang x, 727kg at 350¢, $2546.00; R Horstead, hrfd x, 717kg at 345¢, $2473.65; IG & ET Blair, 655kg at 355¢, $2325.25.

STEERS: MC & PC Fisher, ang, 594kg at 390¢, $2316.00; R Kavanagh, ang, 565kg at 385¢, $2175.25; IG & ET Blair, hrfd, 555kg at 363¢, $2014.65; Jaclinton, ang x, 590kg at 315¢, $1858.50; River View, ang x, 565kg at 315¢, $1779.75.

VEALERS: D & A Looker, lim x, 485kg at 405¢, $1964.25; D & A Looker, lim x, 480kg at 405¢, $1944.00; Jaclinton, hrfd x, 391kg at 367¢, $1434.97.

HEIFERS: R Kavanagh, ang, 528kg at 375¢, $1980.00; J Kelly, ang, 474kg at

362¢, $1715.88; Murella, m/grey, 443kg at 370¢, $1708.00; Waynmah, hrfd, 398kg at 350¢, $1393.00.

COWS: IR & JA Rhode, ang, 608kg at 311¢, $1890.88; J Coates, ang, 650kg at 308¢, $2002.00; JN & MP Coates, ang, 550kg at 308¢, $1694.00; DF & BT Roach, r/ang, 632kg at 305¢, $1927.60; D & C Ryan, spec prk, 600kg at 305¢, $1830.00; Bligh Past, ang, 558kg at 286¢, $1595.88; G Nelson, hrfd x, 596kg at 280¢, $1668.80.

NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS

BULLOCKS: PR & MA Gristde, ang, 679kg at 378¢, $2567.25; DF White, ang, 773.6kg at 365¢, $2823.54; CB & PA Parker, ang x, 717.5kg at 359¢, $2575.83; E & D Freeman, hrfd x, 687.5kg at 335¢, $2303.13; DL & VJ Crawford, frsn, 682kg at 290¢, $1977.80.

STEERS: KT Hodge, hrfd, 510kg at 388¢, $1963.28; CK & CR Higgins, ang, 574.2kg at 376¢, $2158.87; DF White, comp, 596kg at 364¢, $2169.44; E & D Freeman, hrfd x, 593.3kg at 350¢, $2076.67; KT Hodge, hrfd, 457.8kg at 1638.84.

VEALERS: Windyhill Co, ang x, 385kg at 382¢, $1470.70; AM & RJ Dridan, ang x, 365kg at 366¢, $1335.60; AM & RJ Dridan, lim x, 353.8kg at 360¢, $1273.50; AM & RJ Dridan, lim x, 386.7kg at 355¢, $1372.67; DL & VJ Crawford, ang x, 408kg at 310¢, $1264.80.

HEIFERS: PR & MA Gristede, ang, 662kg at 330¢, $2184.60; Yakwin Estate, ang, 497.5kg at 330¢, $1641.75; Bell Pastoral, ang, 482kg at 330¢, $1592.25.

COWS: KD Keane, ang, 565kg at 304¢, $1717.60; DJ & VJ Crawford, ang x, 856kg at 290¢, $2482.40; DF White, r/ang, 742kg at 290¢, $2151.80.

BULLS: DL & VJ Crawford, ang, 752kg at 250¢, $1880.00; Montrose Station, hrfd, 912kg at 246¢, $2243.52; Square Mile Group, ang x, 620kg at 230¢, $1426.00.

View, frsn, 750kg at 268¢, $2211.00; Dailey’s Partnership, frsn, 740kg at 268¢, $2181.52; J & B Dairy, frsn, 655kg at 268¢, $1930.94; D & D Anderson, frsn x, 601kg at 240¢, $1588.40; R & L Pender, jrsy, 537kg at 212¢, $1253.45; J & B Dairy, jrsy, 520kg at 212¢, $1212.64; KJ & PM Parsons, jrsy x, 491kg at 212¢, $1145.59; L Ludeman, jrsy, 425kg at 212¢, $991.10; S & M Wines, jrsy, 422kg at 212¢, $984.10.

$2223.00; JK Jenkins, frsn, 595kg at 248¢, $1623.00; JPG & MM Barake, frsn, 650kg at 248¢, $1773.00; J & J Baker, frsn, 667.5kg at 248¢, $1821.00; W Scott, frsn, 660kg at 248¢, $1800.00; DT & MJ Noy, frsn, 617.5kg at 248¢, $1685.00; MA & RE Gale, frsn, 630kg at 238¢, $1649.00; W & B Lenehan, frsn, 640kg at 238¢, $1676.00; Springbrook, frsn, 595kg at 236¢, $1545.00; PD & JM Battistello, frsn, 570kg at 236¢, $1480.00; AJ & JJ Vogels, frsn, 601.67kg at 236¢, $1562.00; JG & JMH Giblin, jrsy, 570kg at 226¢, $1417.00; SV & CM O’Connor, frsn, 525kg at 228¢, $1317.00.

230¢, $1431.75; F J Whiteside, jrsy, 695kg at 215¢, $1494.25.

TRADE COWS: Auslib Holding P/L, ang, 605kg at 268¢, $1621.40.

HEIFERS: J Pender, frsn, 845kg at 270¢, $2509.65; Timboon Flats, frsn, 646kg at 270¢, $2134.00; Blain Dairying, frsn, 595kg at 270¢, $1767.15; L Ludeman, jrsy, 515kg at 250¢, $1416.25; R & L Pender, jrsy, 460kg at 250¢, $1265.00; D & D Anderson, jrsy x, 397kg at 230¢, $1005.67.

COWS: D & J Gale, frsn, 735kg at 270¢, $2182.95; Boundary View, frsn, 735kg at 270¢, $2182.95; Whitehead Farms, frsn, 715kg at 270¢, $2123.55; Timboon

VEALERS: Aurora Dairies, 445kg at 240¢, $1174.80.

COWS: BAS & EK Mitchell, B/baldy, 675kg at 298¢, $2212.65; Aurora Dairies, frsn, 740kg at 274¢, $2230.36; Lendene Pty Ltd, frsn, 695kg at 264¢, $2018.28; SJ & FM Rundle, frsn, 625kg at 258¢, $1773.75; Corlindale, jrsy x, 565kg at 258¢, $1603.47.

GRASS HEIFERS: Cole & Hammer, frsn, 560kg at 260¢, $1456.00; SJ & AE Watson, frsn, 515kg at 210¢, $1081.50.

MILK STEERS: WP Whiteley, spec x, 310kg at 190¢, $589.00; GA Riches, frsn x, 343kg at 180¢, $617.40.

MILK HEIFERS: WP Whiteley, spec prk, 245kg at 180¢, $441.00.

FRIESIAN COWS: RC & EJ Blair, frsn, 870kg at 280¢, $2436.00; SJ & AE Watson, frsn, 730kg at 280¢, $2044.00; K & A Wright, frsn, 720kg at 244¢, $1756.80; Kampbell Trading Trust, frsn, 697.5kg at 244¢, $1701.90; Algona Holsteins, frsn, 680kg at 244¢, $1659.20; Cole & Hammer, frsn, 700kg at 235¢, $1645.00; Wire Lane Holsteins, frsn, 685kg at 235¢, $1609.75; D & M Noy, frsn, 555kg at 220¢, $1221.00; Blain & Forssman, frsn, 550kg at 220¢, $1210.00; O’Connor F/T, frsn, 530kg at 220¢, $1166.00; Auslib Holding P/L, frsn, 630kg at 210¢, $1323.00; S & J Huth, frsn, 475kg at 208¢, $988.00. X BRED COWS: Wyss Trading Trust, frsn x, 620kg at 250¢, $1550.00; Cole & Hammer, frsn x, 580kg at 218¢, $1264.40; SJ & AE Watson, frsn x, 566kg at 218¢, $1233.88; B & L Morgan, frsn x, 565kg at 218¢, $1231.70; E J Mason, frsn x, 485kg at 218¢, $1057.30; S & J Thow, frsn x, 560kg at 200¢, $1120.00.

BULLS: J Van Dijk, spec prk, 695kg at 270¢, $2064; A MacDonald, x bred, 580kg at 248¢, $1582.00; Spring Dam Dairying, ang, 590kg at 248¢, $1610.00; Cooriemungle Operations, jrsy 620kg at 238¢, $1623.00; AW & CJ Cunnington, frsn, 880kg at 238¢, $2304.00.

COWS: L Caversan, frsn, 705kg at 260¢, $2016.00; Willaura Farming, frsn, 465kg at 232¢, $1187.00; Bostocks Pty Ltd, ang, 530kg at 266¢, $1551.00; Dixie House, ang, 642.5kg at 266¢, $1880.00; J Benson, ang, 508.75kg at 272¢, $1522.00; W Hawker, frsn, 747.4kg at 2261.00; AW & CJ Cunnington, frsn, 735kg at 275¢,

BULLS: C Stevens, hrfd, 815kg at 270¢, $2200.50; SJ & JA Thow, jrsy, 622kg at

JERSEY COWS: Wyss Trading Trust, jrsy, 495kg at 202¢, $999.90; Wire Lane Holdings, jrsy, 460kg at 190¢, $874.00.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

SENIOR FOOTBALL

NORTH W’BOOL ........4.5 7.9 10.12 13.13 (91)

COBDEN ....................2.4 3.5 6.10 10.12 (72)

GOALS, North Warrnambool Eagles: J. Grundy

3, J. Bermingham 2, D. Parish 2, T. Batten

1, J. Burke 1, J1 Greene 1, B. Jenkinson, L. Kenna 1, J. Lewis 1.

Cobden Bombers: P. Pekin 3, J. Williamson

3, M. Angus 1, A. Rosolin 1, L. Smith 1, R. Unwin 1.

BEST, North Warrnambool Eagles: J.Grundy, J.

Bermingham, B. Jenkinson, T. Batten, A.

Noske, H. Keast

Cobden Bombers: G. Rooke, P.l Pekin, J. Williamson, L. Smith, J. Fowler, H. Robertson.

CAMPERDOWN .........3.3 7.4 12.5 17.6 (108)

W’BOOL BLUES .........3.3 5.6 8.10 9.12 (66)

GOALS, Camperdown: Z. Sinnott 5, S. Gordon

2, J. O’Neil 2, H. Sinnott 2, R. Arnold 1, J.

Baird, 1, J. Dundon 1, J. Lafferty 1, C. Lucas

1, C. Spence 1.

Warrnambool Blues C. Hoffmann 3, H. Ryan 2, L. Cody 1, H. Morgan-Morris 1, Jed Turland

1, Jye Turland 1.

BEST, Camperdown: Z. Sinnott, C. Lucas, J. Dundon, H. Sinnott, W. Rowbottom, R.

Arnold.

Warrambool Blues: J. Wells, L. Bidmade, R. Mast, C. Hoffmann, J. Turland, N. Hooker.

LADDER: South Warrnamnbool Roosters

16(pts), 264.75(%); Terang Mortlake Bloods

12, 155.86; Cobden Bombers 8, 144.98; Koroit Saints 8, 144.98; Warrnambool Blues 8, 117.39; North Warrnambool Eagles 8, 94.19%; Camperdown 8, 93.08; Portland Tigers 4, 39.17; Port Fairy Seagulls 0, 56.42%; Hamilton Kangaroos 0, 45.97%.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

Cobden Bombers 19.16 (130) def. North Warrnambool Eagles 0.7 (7) Warnnambool Blues 23.16 (154) def. Camperdown 3 (3).

LADDER: Cobden Bombers 16(pts), 732.81(%); Warrnambool Blues 16, 539.02; South Warrnambool Roosters 12, 461.64; Terang Mortlake Bloods 8, 81.15; Hamilton Kangaroos 8, 81.15; Koroit Saints 8, 71.52; North Warrnambool Eagles 4, 64.09; Portland Tigers 0, 29.28; Port Fairy Seagulls 0, 24.76; Camperdown Reserves 0, 15.98.

UNDER 18½ FOOTBALL

North Warrambool Eagles 6.7 (43) def. Cobden Bombers 5.11 (41) Warrnambool Blues 25.22 (172) def. Camperdown 1.1 (7).

LADDER: Warrnambool Blues 16(pts), 405.68(%); North Warrnambool Eagles 16, 292.59; South Warrnambool Roosters 12, 177.08; Cobden Bombers 8, 196.72; Hamilton Kangaroos 8, 110.28; Koroit 8, 95.89; Terang Mortlake Bloods 4, 87.83; Portland Tigers 0, 52.68; Port Fairy Seagulls 0, 41.10; Camperdown 0, 9.69.

OPEN NETBALL

Cobden 73 def. North Warrnambool 39, Warrnambool 72 def. Camperdown 30.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 16(pts), 288.12(%); Cobden 14, 143.58; Warrnambool 12, 124.55; Hamilton Kangaroos 10, 107.14; Koroit 8, 108.22; North Warrnambool 8, 100.52; Terang Mortlake 4, 105.92; Portland 0, 78.22; Camperdown 0, 40.35; Port Fairy 0, 34.51.

DIVISION ONE NETBALL

Warrnambool 45 def. Camperdown 23, Cobden 51 def. North Warrnambool 23.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 173.15(%); Cobden 12, 143.08; Hamilton Kangaroos 12, 123.00; Terang Mortlake 8, 127.18; Koroit 8, 113.19; Port Fairy 8, 93.33; Warrnambool 4, 95.04; North Warrnambool 88.59; Portland 4, 70.14; Camperdown 0, 40.18.

DIVISION TWO NETBALL

Cobden 31 def. North Warrnambool 30, Camperdown 35 drawn Warrnambool 35.

LADDER: Terang Mortlake 12(pts), 173.97(%); South Warrnambool 12, 135.19; Hamilton Kangaroos 12, 126.92; Koroit 8, 121.09; Port Fairy 8 119.72; Portland 8, 111.76; Cobden 4, 77.78; North Warrambool 4, 75.76; Warrnambool 2, 71.64; Camperdown 2, 62.96.

DIVISION THREE NETBALL

Cobden 57 def. North Warrnambool 29, Warrnambool 30 def. Camperdown 24.

LADDER: Hamilton Kangaroos 12(pts), 246.77(%); Terang Mortlake 12, 179.73; South Warrnambool 12, 118.18; Koroit 12, 111.11; Port Fairy 8, 137.66; Cobden 4, 88.10; Camperdown 4, 81.81; Warrnambool 4, 78.29; Portland 4, 70.43; North Warrnambool 0, 42.63.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Cobden 48 def. North Warrnambool 23, Warrnambool 97 def. Camperdown 7.

LADDER: Warrnambool 16(pts), 296(%); Koroit 16, 240.74; Hamilton Kangaroos 12, 190.77; Terang Mortlake 12, 190.00; South Warrnambool 8, 127.52; Cobden 4, 107.94; North Warrnambool 4, 58.79; Portland 0, 55.86; Camperdown 0, 30.58; Port Fairy 0, 16.89.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

North Warrnambool 36 def. Cobden 18, Camperdown 31 def. Warrnambool 18.

LADDER: Koroit 16(pts), 283.33(%), Terang Mortlake 12, 280.43; South Warrnambool

12, 237.74; North Warrnambool 12 107.92; Hamilton Kangaroos 8, 122.81; Portland 4 82.09; Camperdown 4, 62.70; Port Fairy 4, 41.03; Warrnambool 0, 39.66; Cobden 0, 37.50.

13 & UNDER NETBALL

Cobden 42 def. North Warrnambool 6, Warrnambool 30 def. Camperdown 18.

LADDER: Koroit 16(pts), 362.79(%); Hamilton Kangaroos 12, 525.00; Terang Mortlake 12, 200.00; South Warrnambool 12, 94.52; Warrnambool 10, 128.36; Camperdown 4, 132.91; Cobden 4 75.65; Port Fairy 2, 52.94; Portland 0, 32.26; North Warrnambool 0, 8.06.

HAMPDEN JUNIOR LEAGUE

UNDER 16 FOOTBALL

Cobden Bombers 13.9 (87 def. North Warrnambool Eagles 3.9 (27), Warrnambool Blues 13.14 (92) def. Camperdown 2.6 (18).

LADDER: South Warrnambool Roosters 12(pts), 1345.16(%); Koroit Saints 12, 490.16; Hamilton Kangaroos 12, 216.53; Cobden Bombers 8, 145.92; Terang Mortlake Bloods 8, 89.02; North Warrnambool Eagles 4, 78.89; Warrnambool Blues 4, 67.73; Portland Tigers 4, 38.85; Port Fairy Seagulls 4, 34.96; Camperdown 0, 11.47.

UNDER 14 FOOTBALL

North Warrnambool Eagles 15.12 (102) def. Cobden Bombers 0.1 (1), Warrnambool Blues 5.9 (39) def. Camperdown 3.4 (22)

LADDER: Warrnambool Blues 16(pts), 265.99(%); Hamilton Kangaroos 12, 720.00; North Warrnambool Eagles 12, 413.64; South Warrnambool Roosters 8, 372.58; Terang Mortlake Bloods 8, 103.60; Koroit Saints 4, 96.69; Port Fairy Seagulls 5, 69.23; Portland Tigers 4, 16.49; Camperdown 0, 19.48; Cobden Bombers 0, 15.22.

17 AND UNDER RESERVES NETBAL

South Warrnambool 23 def. Warrnambool 16, Cobden 42 def. North Warrnambool 18.

Football & Netball

LADDER: South Warrnambool 16(pts), 185.29(%); Cobden 12, 310.87; Port Fairy 4, 84.44; Warrnambool 4, 68.49; Terang Mortlake 4, 40.79; Koroit 0 62.61; North Warrnambool 0, 53.13

15 AND UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Warrnambool 36 def. Camperdown 3, North Warrnambool 19 def. Cobden 7 LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 745.00(%); Koroit 12, 219.23; Warrnambool 12, 213.46; North Warrnambool 8, 62.50; Cobden 8, 38.00; Camperdown 8, 33.33; Port Fairy 0, 21.31.

13 AND UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Warrnambool 29 def. Camperdown 2, Cobden def. North Warrnambool 8. LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 1262.50(%); Koroit 12, 375.00; Hamilton Kangaroos 12, 320; Warrnambool 12, 124.32; Terang Mortlake 8, 120; Camperdown 8, 50; Cobden 4, 62.16; North Warrnambool 0, 25.32 Port Fairy 0, 23.38.

WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE

BEST, Dennington: J. Noonan, B. Baker, T. Jnr Noonan, L. Campbell-Gavin, L. McKane, B. Thornton.

Old Collegians: T. Kennedy, J. Zippel, W. Owen, C. Barby, J. Brooks, N. Wallace

.................5.8 8.3 6.4 3.4 (151)

SOUTH ROVERS ........1.2 1.1 1.1 5.0 (52)

GOALS, Panmure: L. McLeod 5, J. Dalton 3, J. Moloney 3, H. Turnham 3, T. Murnane 2, B. Bant 1, M. Colbert 1, W. Fleming 1, L. Kew 1, K. Parker 1, J. Taylor 1. South Rovers: T. Ryan 3, K. Lenehan 2, D. Dews 1, P. Higgins 1, B. Turland 1.

BEST, South Rovers: K. Lenehan, M. Edwards, B. Bushell, S. Williams, B. Goodall, R. Hehir. MERRIVALE ..............4.0 5.3 5.7 2.4 110) NIRRANDA ................6.4 0.1 2.2 0.5 (60)

GOALS, Merrivale: M. Sandow 4, D.Weir 3, J. Johnstone 2, J. Wilson 2, B. Bell 1,

Timboon Demons: M. Hickey, S. Newey, H. Mackley, E. White, T. Marshallsea, M. Dumesny

Football & Netball

KOLORA-NOORAT .....6.7 5.6 4.4 4.8 (139)

RUSSELLS CREEK .....1.1 1.3 2.2 0.1 (31)

GOALS, Kolora-Noorat: L. Tebble 5, S. Uwland

4, F. Beasley 3, N. Bourke 3, J. Wallace 2, J.

Dillon 1, S. Judd 1.

Russells Creek: D. Burns 1, Jyah Chatfield 1, Jyran. Chatfield 1, L. MacKley 1.

BEST, Kolora-Noorat: S. Uwland, L. Tebble, B. Moloney, J. Evans, F. Beasley, S. Judd.

Russells Creek: D. Morris, S. Alberts, Z.

Welsford, S. Brady, L. Edwards, B. Hewett.

LADDER: Merrivale Seniors 16(pts), 349.21(%); Kolora-Noorat 12, 218.87;

Russells Creek 12, 156.09; Allansford 12, 124.80; Panmure 8, 130.35; Nirranda 8, 126.36; Dennington 8, 66.09; South Rovers

4, 52.79; Timboon Demons 0, 37.20%; Old Collegians 0, 36.68.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

Dennington 17.16 (118) def. Old Collegians

1.2 (8), South Rovers 10.10 (70) def. Panmure

5.3 (33), Merrivale 6.8 (44) def. Nirranda 2.3 (15), Allansford 18.6 (114) def. Timboon Demons 2.6 (18), Kolora-Noorat 6.1 (37) def

Russells Creek 3.9.

LADDER: South Rovers 16(pts), 223.19(%),

Allansford 12, 371.43; Merrivale 12, 271.59; Panmure 12, 136.43; Russells Creek 8, 252.50; Dennington 8, 128.32; Kolora-Noorat 8, 83.83; Nirranda 4, 60.14; Timboon Demons 0, 16.47 Old Collegians

0, 5.69.

UNDER 18 FOOTBALL

Dennington 13.19 (97) def. Old Collegians

2.0 (12), Nirranda 27.19 (181) def. Merrivale

0.2 (2), Timboon Demons 10.7 (67) def.

Allansford 1.5 (11), Kolora-Noorat 16.17 (113) def. Russells Creek 3.6 (24).

LADDER: Timboon Demons 16(pts), 838.46(%); Kolora Noorat 16, 556.96;

Dennington 8, 212.70; South Rovers 8, 124.05; Allansford 8, 99.30; Nirranda 4, 153.55; Old Collegians 4, 70.49; Russells Creek 0, 14.19; Merrivale 3, 0.

UNDER 15 FOOTBALL

Old Collegians 8.5 (53) def. Dennington 4.3 (27); South Rovers 22.22 (154) def. Panmure

0.0, Merrivale 17.18 (120) def. Nirranda 1.2

(8), Allansford 6.9 (45) def. Timboon Demons

3.0 (18), Russells Creek 7.12 (54) def. KoloraNoorat 6.5 (41).

LADDER: Allansford 16(pts), 1027.08(%); Russells Creek 16, 229.17; Merrivale 12, 216.92; South Rovers 8, 243.38; Timboon Demons 8, 202.42; Old Collegians 8, 85.99; Kolora-Noorat 4, 64.73; Dennington 4, 46.51; Panmure 4, 16.85; Nirranda 0, 10.76.

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL

Old Collegians 3.6 (25) def. Dennington 0.2 (2), South Rovers 9.10 (64) def. Panmure 1.0 (6), Nirranda 3.7 (25) def. Merrivale 1.3 (9), Allansford 3.3 (21) def. Timboon Demons 1.1 (7), Russells Creek 8.9 (57) def. KoloraNoorat 2.1 (13).

LADDER: Old Collegians 16(pts), 1123.53(%); Russells Creek 16, 377.59; Allansford 12, 114.63; Dennington 8, 180.82; Merrivale 8, 52.20; South Rovers 4, 86.03; Panmure 4, 80.00; Kolora-Noorat 4, 46.74; Nirranda 5, 29.20; Timboon Demons 4 20.90.

A GRADE NETBALL

Nirranda 54 def. Merrivale 43, Panmure 50 def. South Rovers 25, Timboon 56 def. Allansford 49, Kolora Noorat 58 def. Allansford 49, Kolora Noorat 58 def. Russells Creek 31, Dennington 38 def. Old Collegians 35.

LADDER: Nirranda 16(pts), 154.25(%); Merrivale 10, 128.99; Panmure 10, 116.33; Kolora Noorat 10, 112.57; Dennington 10, 103.13; Timboon 8, 93.94; Russells Creek 8, 86.77; Allansford 4, 83.33; Old Collegians 4, 68.10; South Rovers 0, 77.68.

A GRADE RESERVE

South Rovers 30 def. Panmure 26, Timboon 37 def. Allansford 37, Russells Creek 36, def. Kolora Noorat 31, Old Collegians 43 def. Dennington 41, Nirranda 34 def. Merrivale

26.

LADDER: Nirranda 16(pts), 179.52(%); Merrivale 12, 160.22; Timboon 12, 113.39; Russells Creek 8, 110.94; Dennington 8 92.62; South Rovers 8, 89.15; Allansford 8, 85.22; Old Collegians 4, 77.62, Kolora Noorat 4, 72.67, Panmure 0, 66.95.

B GRADE

Panmure 40 def. South Rovers 22, Allansford 28, def. Timboon 23, Russells Creek 33 def.

Kolora Noorat 28, Old Collegians 30 def. Dennington 27, Nirranda 43 def. 23.

LADDER: Nirranda 16(pts), 185.71(%); Merrivale 12, 145.10, Dennignton 12, 143.56; Russells Creek 12, 135.40; Old Collegians 12, 117.70; Panmure 8, 110.43;

Kolora Noorat 4, 87.20; Allansford 4, 63.27; Timboon 0, 52.50; South Rovers 0, 46.29.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Panmure 38 def. South Rovers 19, Merrivale 51 def. Nirranda 18, Allansford

35 def.Timboon 8, Russells Cree 43 def.

Kolora Noorat 26, Old Collegians 50 def.

Dennington 15.

LADDER: Merrivale 16(pts), 219.33(%); Russells Creek 16, 205.26; Old Collegians

12, 188.64; Panmure 12, 145.21; Allansford

8, 118.92; Dennington 6, 74.59; Timboon

6, 70.08; Kolora Noorat 4, 62.77 South Rovers 0, 39.63, Nirranda 0, 38.76.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

South Rovers 28 def. Panmure 9, Merrivale

45 def. Nirranda 3, Allansford 36 def, def Timboon 12, Russells Creek 27 def. Kolora Noorat 24, Old Collegians 54 def.

Dennington 9.

LADDER: Old Collegians 16(pts), 357.14(%); Merrivale 12, 306.82; South Rovers 12, 160.66; Allansford 12 145.12; Timboon 10, 82.43; Russells Creek 81.01; Kolora Noorat 4, 49.57; Panmure 4, 43.75; Dennington 0, 48.11; Nirranda 0, 18.80.

13 & UNDER NETBALL

Panamure 20 def. South Rovers 10, Merrivale 29 def. Nirranda 1, Allansford 26 def. Timboon 10, Kolora Noorat 19 def. Russells Creek 13, Dennington 22 def. Old Collegians 11.

LADDER: Dennington 16(pts), 643.48(%);

Merrivale 12, 203.13; Allansford 12, 182.61;

Panmure 12, 157.41; Old Collegians 8, 101.89; Timboon 8, 49.45; South Rovers 6, 190.00; Kolora Noorat 4, 56.17; Russells Creek 2, 48.15; Nirranda 0, 14.29.

Orford and district table tennis results

PORT Fairy has opened its account in the Orford and District Table Tennis Association with a win over Glengleeson.

Attunga just pipped Warrnambool Vikings for ladder leader, while Myndarra is the other undefeated team after its win this week.

It’s believed Myndarra’s winning streak may end when they run into the Vikings - but will Port Fairy sneak into the four at Myndarra’s expense, in a week that the top sides play the lower ranked teams?

Week three will see Warrnambool Vikings v Myndarra

Warrnambool Vikings may have too much fire power for the Myndarra team while the undefeated Attunga will face Orford.

Port Fairy will have the chance to make it two consecutive wins when it faces Tarrone.

Warrnambool Warriors will most likely be singing a happy tune back to the big smoke after playing Glengleeson.

Results from week two: Warrnambool Warriors lost to Warrnambool Vikings 3.11/8.24. Rehan (Vikings) won his three rubbers only after a come from behind win in his rubber against Warriors’ Peter Owen, 9/11, 9/11, 11/5, 11/7 and 11/6.

Peter then won his two rubbers in four games.

Another tight rubber was the first doubles which Vikings won 17/15, 14/12 and 11/6.

Myndarra defeated Orford 6.19.305/5.16.301.

The absence of David Rowbottom (Orford) opened the gate for a

Myndarra win.

Aaron Rowbottom (Myndarra) won his three rubbers but not without a fight from Orford’s Russell Hussey in the night’s last rubber, when he won in four games.

Ally Rowbottom won two rubbers for Myndarra while Russell was best for Orford winning two rubbers. He was supported by Jayden Clapp and Chloe Bartlett with one each.

Attunga defeated Tarrone 9.30/2.9.

Val Wortley (Attunga) won her three rubbers with Ian and Kelly Wortley two each.

David Warhurst, after winning two tough rubbers, was Tarrone’s winner.

David defeated Kelly 11/5, 5/11, 8/11, 11/3 and 12/10.

His win against Ian was a four-game rubber.

Tarrone was unable to make any headway in either of the double’s rubbers.

Glengleeson lost to Port Fairy 4.145/7.27.

Port Fairy was made to work for its first win with six of the rubbers extended and a number of games going over the mandatory first to 11 –the longest went 17/15.

Port Fairy’s Ray Young won his three rubbers after being extended by Peter Drendel (Glengleeson) 6/11, 13/11, 11/8 and 12/10.

Tony Storer (Port Fairy) played the longest game defeating Bill Lyons 10/12, 13/11, 17/15 and 11/2.

Unofficial ladder:

Attunga 8 points, 18 rubbers, 60 games; Warrnambool Vikings 8, 18, 56; Myndarra 8, 12, 39; Warrnambool Warriors 4, 10, 38; Port Fairy 4, 9, 38; Orford 0, 9, 29; Tarrone 0, 7, 24; Glengleeson 0, 5, 18.

Darlington speedway kicks into top gear

DARLINGTON Speedway came alive last weekend, with the first of three race meetings to be held in May.

The Mortlake Speedway Club season has begun and although the start is later than normal (beyond the control of volunteers) those who attended the event on Saturday were thrilled with the night’s racing.

The race program included production sedans, standard saloons, hot rods and junior sedans.

The production sedans saw Portland’s John Calderwood win a heat race and Shaun Queale of the Wimmera win two heats before the feature event over 15 laps produced a great finish by the two heat winners.

Calderwood held on to defeat the quicker Queale, with Heath Riley from Hamilton finishing third and Dean Hughes and Haydn Riley closing out the top five. Colac’s Miller Throckmorton was a favourite in the Top Stars category of the national junior sedan class, and he began with a win in the first heat race.

He backed that up in the second race although it was much closer with pressure from Jayden Lock before Throckmorton defeated Lock, Jake Bradley, and Pary Das in the final.

In the developing juniors’ New Stars category of the national division Jackson Warrener from Portland, a brand-new racer this season, won the first heat race by almost one complete lap while James

Peacock took victory in the second heat. In the feature event Peacock claimed the win in another close result.

In second place was Cruz Carlin from Portland, Tyler Wilson from the same club, then Charlotte Leerson and Taylor Hose.

Eight-cylinder fans were not left out either, with the Hot Rods of the Speedway Drivers Association of Victoria given three heat races and a final.

Andy Kemp won his first ever feature in the class, defeating Shannon Meakins, Kali Hovey and Tony Green.

For the Victorian Speedway Council Junior 1200cc sedan title race, Mortlake club hosted day one of qualifying before Daylesford club hosted the second day of racing at Darlington.

Leek (representing Drouin) went on to claim the title on day two ahead of Baxter, Riley Taylor, Sheedy and Andrew Mitchell.

Mortlake’s feature class of the day was the Standard Saloons.

Around 15 competitors put in a great day’s racing with Portland’s Cody McCabe coming out on top.

Racing for the Mortlake club returns on Saturday May 13 with the Hanna Memorial for street stock in memory of local Mortlake racer Brendon Hannabury. Also on the program will be the Col Grist Memorial to honour the super rodaligned Grist family, along with formula 500s in seniors and juniors.

Hockey 5s for all abilities

HAVE you ever wanted to try hockey but didn’t know where to go or what you would need to get started?

Hockey5s is a great way to learn the sport, make new friends, have loads of fun and keep fit.

Hockey South West, in Warrnambool’s Cramer Street, hosts ‘come and try’ days from 9am every Saturday from April 22 right through until June 17 – and once players feel confident they are welcome to join organised matches on Saturdays following the clinics. All equipment is provided for the ‘come and try’ sessions. While a mouthguard is not mandatory, it is highly recommended.

Hockey5s is a five-a-side hockey game which is fast, fun and high scoring on a smaller field.

Hockey5s is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.

It’s easy to learn and a great way to meet new people. For more information on the Warrnambool program call Paul on 0473 069 755.

Warriors hunt elusive first win

OLD Collegians remain in search of their first 2023 Warrnambool and District League victory after four rounds.

In what has been a relatively tough start to the year, the Warriors faced Allansford in the season opener before a tough round two match-up with powerhouse Merrivale and then a battle with South Rovers the following week.

Last weekend saw the

Warriors up against an improving Dennington side at Davidson Oval.

The Warriors got off to a strong start, finishing the first quarter a goal in front, but the lead was short-lived when a determined Dennington side booted six majors in the second (while restricting the Warriors to four) to go into the main break with a handy seven-point lead.

The third quarter was a relatively even affair, with both

sides adding just two majors to the board, while in the fourth Dennington booted six goals and restricted the Warriors to just two.

Final scores were Dennington

16.9.105 to Old Collegians

11.7.73.

Best players for Dennington were Jack Noonan, Bronte Baker, Tom Jnr Noonan, Lewis Campbell-Gavin, Leigh McKane and Benjamin Thornton, while for Old

Collegians Tom Kennedy, Jake Zippel, William Owen, Connor Barby, Jacob Brooks and Nathan Wallace were best.

Benjamin Thornton kicked four goals for the victors and was well supported by Leigh McKane (3), Tom Fitzgerald (2), Daniel Threlfall (2), Brandon Barton, Lewis CampbellGavin, Joseph Douglas, Jordan Garner and Joshua Keen.

For Old Collegians, Tom Kennedy and Jake Zippel

both kicked three goals while Bailey Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Jackson Creed, Jake O’Flynn and William Owen kicked one apiece.

In other Warrnambool District matches last weekend, Panmure defeated South Rovers by 99 points, Merrivale was too strong for Nirranda, Allansford defeated Timboon by 25 points and Kolora Noorat were big winners over Russells Creek.

AROUND THE GROUNDS

DENNINGTON V OLD COLLEGIANS

AROUND THE GROUNDS

Eagles soar at home

NORTH Warrnambool Eagles are currently sitting just outside the top five on the Hampden League ladder after last weekend’s victory over Cobden.

The Eagles got an early jump on the visitors, making full use of turnovers and inside 50s to finish the first quarter on 4.5.29 while restricting the Bombers to 2.4.16.

The second quarter saw the Eagles gain momentum and apply pressure all over the ground, resulting in a handy 28-point lead at the main break.

The second half proved a relatively even affair, with the home team managing to retain its hold to come home 19-point victors, 13.13.91 to 10.12.72.

Best for the Eagles were Jackson Grundy, Jarvis Bermingham, Bailey Jenkinson, Thomas Batten, Angus Noske and Harry Keast.

Grundy booted three goals for the

game and was well supported on the board by Jett Bermingham and Dylan Parish with two each, and singles from Thomas Batten, Jack Burke, Judah Greene, Bailey Jenkinson, Luke Kenna and Jarryd Lewis.

Earlier in the day, the Eagles’ reserves found the going tough against the inform Bombers, going down by 123 points, 19.16.130 to 0.7.7.

Unable to get a major on the board, the Eagles worked hard all day but struggled to convert.

Best for the home side were Sebastian Shiells, Ryan McElgunn, Noah Dowie, Lachlan Seed, Robert Goldstraw and Hank Schlaghecke.

A close battle in the under 18.5s saw the Eagles finish on top by just two points, 6.7.43 to 5.11.41.

Charlie McKinnon kicked two for the Eagles.

Other goal kickers included Wilson Grundy, Mitchell O’Neill, Isaac Owen

and Fletcher Timms.

Best players for the home side were Isaac Owen, Mitchell O’Neill, Charlie McKinnon, Noah Dowie, Fletcher Timms and Lucas Clifford.

North Warrnambool’s netballers had a tough day against the Bombers, with the open side going down 39-73. Best for the Eagles were Millie Shiells and Maisie Barlow.

Other netball results were as follows:

Division one – North Warrnambool lost to Cobden 23-51. Best for the Eagles were Kim Wines, Grace Butters and Olivia Grundy.

Division two – Cobden defeated North Warrnambool 31-30. Best on court: Alana Rahui, Erin Maxwell and Ella Grundy.

Division three – North Warrnambool lost to Cobden 29-57. Best for the Eagles were Anna Wakely and AmarlieConheady.

17 and under – North Warrnambool

lost to Cobden 23-48. Best players: Emily Saffin and Amarlie Conheady.

17 and under reserves – Cobden defeated North Warrnambool 42-18. Best players: Edith Walsh and Mia Robinson.

15 and under – North Warrnambool defeated Cobden 36-18. Best on court for the Eagles: Addison Conheady, Lila Kenny and Eden Sextus.

13 and under –North Warrnambool lost to Cobden 6-42. Best players: Makenzie Lang and Zoe Everall.

In the second Hampden League match played in last weekend’s split round, Camperdown got the better of Warrnambool by 42 points.

The remaining round four matches, to be played tomorrow (Saturday), will see Hamilton take on Port Fairy at Melville Oval and Portland will travel to Mortlake to take on the Bloods.

AROUND THE GROUNDS North Warrnambool V COBDEN

‘Bool comes alive

NOT even rain and overcast skies could dampen the spirits of racegoers at the Bool this week.

The three-day May Race Carnival once again attracted thousands trackside and organisers couldn’t be happier.

“The atmosphere has just been absolutely amazing; not even the cold, wet and windy Warrnambool weather has kept crowds away which has been great,” Warrnambool Racing Club interim CEO Carl Hufer said.

“We had just under 8000 people through the gate on the first two days and we’re expecting the same today (Thursday).

“The program has run very smoothly, which is a credit to everyone involved, and I’ve been absolutely blown away by the popularity of this year’s carnival. We’ve seen some great racing.”

Day one (Tuesday) saw the ladies dress in high fashion to enjoy the iconic ladies’ luncheon while others trackside took advantage of the on-site catering and various marquees.

The Brierly Steeplechase, over 3450m, was one of the highlights of day one. This was won by the Symon Wildetrained ‘Britannicus’, ridden by Aaron Kurum.

Second place in the Brierly went to ‘Flying Agent’ (trained by Amy McDonald, ridden by Lee Horner), with ‘Valac’ in third (trained and ridden by Steven Pateman).

Persistent rain overnight on Tuesday saw the track rated a ‘heavy 10’ for Wednesday’s program.

Day two of the carnival featured the Sovereign Resort Galleywood Hurdle over 3200m – won by ‘Saunter Boy’ trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace and ridden by Steven Pateman, and the listed Midfield Group Wangoom Handicap (1200m) which was won by ‘Outlaws Revenge’ trained by Daniel Bowman, ridden by Dean Yendall.

Day three of the carnival (yesterday) featured the highly anticipated Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase over 5500m and the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup

over 2350m.

The results of both events – which attracted several local entries – were not yet available when the Warrnambool Weekly went to print, however Mr Hufer said early Thursday morning he was again expecting a great day’s racing.

“The grand annual is always one of the main events of the carnival and I’m sure this year will be no exception,” he said.

“The track is again rated a heavy 10 but I’m sure we’ll have another great day of racing.

“The May Race Carnival really has put Warrnambool on the map and it’s something we can all be proud of.”

Right: Peter Reilly and Gary Fryers enjoyed day one of the May Racing Carnival on Tuesday. 2023E

Below: Not even threatening rain could dampen the spirits of close to 8000 racegoers who flocked to the Warrnambool track each day of the three-day event, despite the cold and windy conditions. 2023E