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Britnell highlights childcare crisis

SOUTH West Coast MP

Roma Britnell has hit out over the government’s “failure to address the childcare crisis in our area”.

Ms Britnell believes the child care situation across south west Victoria is preventing parents from returning to work during a period of workforce shortages and cost of living challenges.

Ms Britnell expressed her disappointment after Labor blocked her motion calling for an inquiry into childcare availability to examine areas of improvements for Victorian childcare regulations and services to address accessibility issues and identify more flexible childcare opportunities for all Victorian families.

Ms Britnell introduced the motion after speaking with multiple families in her electorate, who shared with her the challenges they were facing as a result of being out of the workforce (due to lack of childcare).

“With interest rates rising

and household essentials, including electricity and gas escalating in price, one less income stream is increasing the stress these young families face,” Ms Britnell said.

“This is a time sensitive issue which the government can and must fix and an inquiry would find immediate solutions.”

Ms Britnell believes the “refusal” by Labor to conduct an inquiry into the childcare crisis in regional Victoria highlights their disinterest in the struggles faced by young families who are desperate to return to work.

“Current childcare regulations in Victoria must be reviewed as they need more flexibility to suit an expanded range of childcare options,” said said.

“Bespoke childcare options should be included in a review, including family daycare, in-venue care, long day care, occasional childcare and outside school hours care, to identify increased flexibility for families without compromising child safety.”

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Thank you to the people impacted by dementia, community members, councils, businesses and healthcare professionals who marked Dementia Action Week 2023 from 18-24 September.

Across Australia, individuals and organisations supported our campaign to ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’ encouraging everyone to take simple actions which make our communities more dementia-friendly.

On behalf of the estimated more than 400,000 people living with dementia in Australia and the more than 1.5 million people involved in their care, we thank everyone for their support.

While Dementia Action Week is only one week each year, the conversation and action to eliminate discrimination continues yearround. For information and tips on how you can continue working towards a dementia-friendly future, please visit dementiafriendly.org.au.

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Dear Wannon residents,

Early voting has commenced for the referendum.

For information about early voting centres and polling booths on referendum day, you can visit the Australian Electoral Commission’s website: https://www.aec. gov.au/referendum.

If you need a postal vote and haven’t applied, you have until October 11.

You can apply online via www.postal. vote.

We all want to help Indigenous Australians in disadvantaged communities.

However, this Voice is not the answer.

It is not simply about constitutional “recognition”. That could be achieved without tying it to a risky Voice.

The proposal goes much further.

Because it is in the Constitution, it risks legal challenges and delays.

Ultimately, the High Court would decide its powers.

Many people I speak to want to know more details.

However, the Government is not providing them.

We don’t know how members of the Voice would be chosen or how it would operate.

Australians should have these details before the vote, not after.

Some Voice advocates say this will be just a first step to reparations and compensation and other radical changes. We don’t know what will come next. What we know is once it’s in the Constitution, it won’t be undone. We’ll be stuck with the consequences. This voice is legally risky, with unknown details. It’s divisive, and it would be permanent.

If you don’t know, say no.

Dan Tehan MP Federal Member for Wannon

Dishing up more opportunities

THANKS to recent expansions at additional sites, Warrnambool-based business ‘Tasty Plate’ is dishing up even more opportunities for those living with a disability.

As one of the south west’s most beloved social enterprises, Tasty Plate is now opening its doors and encouraging NDIS-registered participants to inquire about placement.

The business, which has the heart of its operations in Fairy Street, recently expanded to two new sitesthe Warrnambool Library cafeteria and the South West TAFE café.

This has allowed the business to open up even more places to participants eager to learn about hospitality and further their skills in customer service, interaction and lots more.

Tasty Plate offers training and skill development in a commercial hospitality catering setting.

These skills are also transferrable to everyday life and Realise Enterprises executive manager Maree Wyse could not be prouder of the opportunities on offer – or the service that participants and staff are providing to the community.

“Opportunities for new participants to join the program had previously been limited but we are now excited to offer more places to people living with disability in the south-west,” she said.

“We’re all about skill development and it’s fantastic to be able to offer more opportunities for NDIS-registered people to learn about working in hospitality.

“Ultimately our goal is to help our participants live the life they want and we’re confident our program will build confidence and capacity for people to transition to mainstream employment at a time they’re ready.”

Ms Wyse said expansion to two new sites (the library and South West TAFE) meant the program offered great scope for participants.

“Our Fairy Street site is still the centre of our operation but it’s been great to share our food with a broader audience at both South West TAFE and the Warrnambool Library.

“Our participants are able to engage with different sectors of the community across our three sites and

broaden their skills in cooking, catering and customer service. We’d encourage anyone interested to reach out and have a chat.”

Ms Wyse urged anyone interested in joining the program to get in touch by email admin@tastyplate. com.au or phone 5561 0104.

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Moyne Shire Council Community Update

Free training courses for young people:

Local young people are learning new skills to help them find work and set themselves up for the future right here in their own back yard and all free of charge.

From the Mayor:

At our September meeting Councillors passed a motion to approve the proposed location of the Port Fairy Skate and Play facilities in Russell Clark Reserve, which will allow the playground and skate park to be located together on one site.

The project can now proceed to completion of the concept design whilst considering cultural and environmental factors and working with existing park users such as Parkrun. Importantly, a community-based advisory group will be established for concept design consultation, ensuring your voices are heard. That group will be made up of members of the original skate park reference group as well as people who told us during the consultation stage in July they would be interested in staying involved in the project.

We are ready to get the ball rolling with the aim of having works start towards the middle of next year.

Councillors also agreed to continuing paying the Port Fairy Community Pool Management Groups monthly insurance premiums until the current policy expires.

This follows on from a motion earlier in the year where we authorised the CEO to investigate alternate models of management of the pool –we have now decided to defer that investigation until current legal proceedings are completed.

I want to make it clear that Council is not a party to those proceedings and while we don’t own or manage the facility, we know it’s a much loved part of the community and we want to do what we can to ensure it’s ongoing operations.

As always there are some great activities happening at your local library. We heartily recommend you check out what’s on at www. cmlibraries.com.au/WhatsOn

This October at Koroit library there’s Lego club on Saturday 7th, and story and rhyme time each Monday morning.

Mortlake library has plenty on offer this month, including a casual art, craft & chat gathering on Wednesday 11th, Lego club on Saturday 14th, and book club on Wednesday 25th. A tech help drop-in session will be held on Monday 23rd, as part of the library’s regular Digital Literacy for Adults program.

At Port Fairy library there’s rhymetime and storytime on Monday mornings. And we suggest you book a spot while you can at our free structure & plotting writing workshop on Saturday 4 November with local bestselling author Jock Serong.

Cr Karen Foster Mayor

Fuse South-West has already delivered a huge range of training programs including lifeguard training, first aid, barrister courses, defensive driving, safe food handling and shearing and there is many more planned over the coming weeks.

Upcoming courses include barista basics, youth mental health first aid, moving out home with confidence, budgeting and borrowing & saving. These will book out fast, so register today at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/

The courses are being delivered based on what local young people have told us they need and want, to improve their future work prospects, life skills and community connections and the program is designed to boost the skills, credentials, confidence and connections of young people aged 15-25 living in small towns and remote parts of Victoria’s south west region.

Fuse South West is being delivered by Moyne Shire Council in partnership with YACVic Rural, Glenelg Shire Council, Glenelg Southern Grampians LLEN, Food & Fibre Great South Coast, Community South West and Barwon Health.

The program is funded through VicHealth’s Big Connect program.

Annual award nominations now open:

Nominations for the Annual Moyne Community Awards close on October 16 – so now is your last chance to nominate a person or event which has made the Moyne community a better place to be over the past year.

Nominations being sought for Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.

Mayor Cr Karen Foster encouraged community members to head to council’s website and lodge their nominations before October 16.

“We all know someone within the community who goes above and beyond to make the community a better place –often they people work quietly behind the scenes making sure events, services, community programs and clubs run smoothly,” Cr Foster said.

“Without them the community would be a much poorer place, so this is your chance to nominate so they can receive the recognition they deserve.

“Moyne is also home to a huge range of events which add to the vibrancy and sense of community, so we want to celebrate an event that has brought the community together in celebration or to raise awareness of important issues.”

Cr Foster said the awards would be presented on January 26, 2024, with details of the location to be announced in due course.

GETTING to and from medical appointments can often be a daunting and difficult task for those with no means of transport, the elderly and those living with disabilities.

But that’s where the Red Cross Warrnambool Patient Transport Service can step in and help.

This local branch can fill the void when it comes to getting to and from medical appointments near and afar.

Warrnambool service convenor and driver Peter Mills is keen to spread the word about the service’s availability to ensure it is utilised to its full potential.

“The Red Cross Patient Transport Service is a vital community service which can be of great benefit to so many people in our community,” he said.

“We have a car, we have voluntary drivers, we just need to keep spreading the word in the hope of reaching those in need.”

The low-cost service, which relies on voluntary drivers to ensure its continuation, is available between the hours of 7am and 7pm weekdays.

The Warrnambool car travels far and wide, helping patients reach medical appointments in areas as far afield as Melbourne and Geelong, through to Port Fairy, Portland, Hamilton, Horsham, Ballarat and all towns in between.

“We can even drop people off one day and then come back and pick them up the next if that’s what is needed,” Mr Mills said.

“It’s all about helping people get to their appointments; for some, we’re the only option they have because they either don’t drive or don’t have family and friends who can help, or they face other obstacles.

“We’re here to help. People just need to let their doctor or treating physician or clinic know that they need transport and ask them to contact us through Red Cross.”

According to Mr Mills, the Warrnambool service currently has 15 voluntary drivers who give as little or as much of their time as suits.

“We don’t place any demands or requirements on our drivers, some may drive once a week while others may drive once every few months; it’s totally up to them,” he said.

“State-wide Red Cross has 31 transport cars, 16 are in Melbourne and 15 are across regional areas.”

“And the cost to those utilising the service is simply what each individual can afford.

“We just ask for a donation and that can be as little as $5 or as much as $150. Individual needs and circumstances can vary a great deal.”

Anyone wanting more information on the Red Cross Patient Transport Service can phone head office on 8327 7868 or the Warrnambool service direct on 0429 353 506.

Red Cross Warrnambool Patient Transport Service driver and convenor Peter Mills

Ready for visitors visitors

THE new amenities block at the entrance to Warrnambool’s McGennan Car Park is officially open.

Officially opened well before the town’s busy summer season, the new amenities block will be much appreciated and well utilised by the high volume of visitors to the region each day.

Opening the facility last Thursday, Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said the new building, identified as a priority in the Lake Pertobe Master Plan, offered greater accessibility, baby change tables, bench sets, showers and a “safe design”.

“The previous building had reached the end of its useful life and was demolished earlier this year to make way for this new building that also features reclaimed timber beams from the Edwards and Wollaston bridges,” she said.

“Along with the new building we have added landscaping and a path that creates an accessible connection to the Promenade and car park.

“It’s a really good outcome and I’m confident that the Warrnambool community and visitors to our city will be able to use this facility for many decades to come.”

The new building contains two accessible toilets (including junior toilets), baby change tables, bench seats and vanities.

It also has two ambulant toilets with bench seats and hooks, three other cubicles with bench seats and hooks, a communal hand wash basin area and four warm water external showers (two of which are accessible).

Warrnambool-based company Bolden Constructions built the new facility which was designed by another local firm, Guy McLeod Architects.

“Congratulations to the local contractors and council officers who managed the project, which has been finished to a high standard,” Cr Arnott said. “We’ve got a really robust, stylish building that will be able to withstand the tough conditions.”

Funding came from council and the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions fund. The cost of the building was $840,000 while the paths, landscaping and signage were added at a cost of $75,000.

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Cr Max Taylor, Cr Otha Akocha, mayor Debbie Arnott, architect Tim McLeod and council chief executive officer Andrew Mason. 2023D

Warrnambool mayor Debbie Arnott and chief executive Andrew Mason. 2023D

Seven-year-old Maisy Lumsden of Warrnambool with mum Melina are looking forward to utilising the new facilities. 2023D

Cutting the cost of living

WITH the rising costs of living, local families are taking advantage of the chance to save on everyday grocery items thanks to the Warrnambool Unpackaged Food co-op.

Families across the district are reporting big savings through buying their pantry staples at the co-op.

The volunteer-run cooperative has been running since 1994, providing a range of products at great prices, with minimal packaging.

“At a time when households are really feeling the pinch with massive increases in the cost of living, our co-op is a great option,” Unpacked coordinator Louise Serra said.

“Our products include staples such as

flour, sugar, rice, oats, tea, coffee and pasta and also a great range of nuts and seeds, coconut, dried fruit, vinegar, lentils, chickpeas, beans, couscous, shampoo and conditioner, laundry liquid and many other products.”

Ms Serra said one of the co-op members recently did a price comparison after shopping at the co-op.

“They spent $64 at the co-op and said

Tea cup arrangement popular

THE Warrnambool Floral Art Group enjoyed a demonstration of an arrangement in a tea cup.

The demonstration, by Susan Rowbottom, was greatly enjoyed by members.

Last month’s demonstration by Monica O’Shea prompted members to create some lavender weaving and those were brought along to the recent meeting.

Discussion was held on the display for the Warrnambool Show by members in the horticulture section.

A reminder the next meeting will be held at Lady Help of Christians on November 6 at 7.30pm.

The bench will be an arrangement in a tea cup. Members will have more flowers to choose from as roses should be out.

For more information about the group (which meets on the first Monday of the month) phone 0419 671 080.

the same products would have cost them $124 at the local supermarket.

“Products are purchased directly from wholesalers to minimise costs and one of the main aims of the co-op is to purchase in bulk to avoid as much packaging as possible”.

The co-op is 100 per cent run by volunteers, with members paying a small annual fee, and then being part of a monthly roster system to run the food pick-ups.

Members book in a spot and take along their own containers or bags to fill up - and pay for the products based on weight.

“The other wonderful benefit of being involved is the great social connections you get to make with others, swapping recipes and having fun with like-minded people,” Ms Serra said.

Pick-ups are run on the first Friday of every month (except January) from 12.30pm-7.30pm.

The co-op is located at The Den, on the eastern wing of the Uniting Church, 133 Koroit St Warrnambool.

For more information contact the group’s coordinator Louise Serra at unpackedcoordinator@gmail.com.

Warrnambool Unpackaged Food Co-operative members Lynn Brown and Jackie Bowe. 2023E

Seniors Month The best years are still to come... ...

Fun for young at heart

THE Warrnambool Seniors Festival returns this month, with over two dozen free or low-cost events to enjoy.

The program includes an intergenerational magic show at the Lighthouse Theatre on Sunday, October 22.

The show will start at the family-friendly time of 2pm with tickets just $10 each (children under 13 free).

Elio Simonetti has been a magician for three decades, and said that a love magic was something which spanned generations of audiences.

“As we grow older, we become blasé and we forget the little things that are really extraordinary,” he said.

“Do you remember the first time you saw a butterfly, or a rainbow, or snow, how amazed you were?

“Watching a magic show reminds you of that feeling.

“We are encouraging people to bring their kids, their grandkids and even their great grandkids so they can experience the wonder together.

“You’ve got the chance to see it through their eyes, and then you’ll have something to share forever.”

The festival is hosting a wide range of events to encourage people to enjoy the things they like, but to also try something new, and Mr Simonetti said a curious mind can help with healthy ageing.

“In your mind and in your heart, you don’t age if you always have that outlook on life and if you realise that you’re never too old to be astonished by something,” he said.

The show will incorporate classical magic and jazz music, with Mr Simonetti saying it combines highly visual illusions with those that are more cerebral.

“It’s the magic that would have amazed their parents and grandparents,” he said.

“For me, performing for seniors is a bit of a privilege because I realise they’ve been around a long time, they’ve seen a lot and for them to give me their time is a bit of an honour.”

Warrnambool mayor Debbie Arnott encouraged residents to check out the program and to book early.

“While ageing is a part of life that not everyone looks forward to, really, it’s a chance to take some time for yourself and have fun,” she said.

“As well as the magic show with Elio, there are walking tours of historic streets and the Botanic Gardens, there are bus trips, there are come and try fitness classes, there are rides in classic cars, pampering sessions, and lots more, so have a look at the program and plan your month.

“All of the events are either free or heavily discounted to try and encourage people to give as many a go as possible. That being said, if there’s something you’re keen to go to please book early as things can book out.”

The Warrnambool Seniors Festival program is available at the Archie Graham Community Centre in hard copy and online at the Warrnambool City Council website.

The festival was officially launched at the Archie Graham Community Centre on Wednesday afternoon.

Pampering sessions are again expected to be popular. 2023E

Rides in classic cars can once again be enjoyed during the seniors’ festival. 2023E

Seniors Month

Inner-city living for retirees

RETIREES have the opportunity to enjoy innercity living, make new friends and participate in regular outings and activities – all thanks to Heatherlie Homes.

Since 1979 Heatherlie Homes has been offering quality, secure accommodation for independent retirees and others (with exceptional circumstances) from its prime location on Koroit Street, Warrnambool.

Offering 73 mostly one-bedroom units, this is the perfect location for those wanting to downsize while enjoying all that Warrnambool has to offer in terms of cafes, entertainment and shopping.

For those who prefer to live on the other end of town, Heatherlie also has a second site on Henna Street, offering a further 11 one-bedroom units, with a third village due for construction in the new year.

“Our Koroit and Henna Street units are perfect in terms of location; our residents are able to enjoy a leisurely stroll to shops, restaurants, the theatre and the many and varied services on offer in the heart of town,” executive officer Jackie Crothers said.

Jackie and fellow executive officer Leonie Guld are proud of the atmosphere and services available at Heatherlie, and are always happy to show prospective tenants the units and grounds.

“We offer quality accommodation with low entry costs, no hidden fees

and a monthly service fee that covers all utilities,” Jackie said.

“Everyone deserves to enjoy their retirement and here at Heatherlie we believe we have the perfect lifestyle balance.

“We foster independence and welcome any outside organisation to visit, enabling residents to remain independent in their own unit for as long as possible.”

While offering privacy and independence, Heatherlie also offers many activities throughout the week in a safe, secure and welcoming environment.

At the completion of occupancy, each unit is renovated, refreshing the décor, fittings and fixtures.

Each unit features a living, kitchen and dining area together with a bedroom and ensuite bathroom.

“We are expanding with demand; our one-bedroom units are very popular and we are also looking at increasing the number of twobedroom units at Princess Street,” Jackie said.

An open day will be held at Heatherlie Homes’ Koroit Street village on Saturday November 18 from 1pm until 3.30pm.

Prospective tenants and their families and friends are welcome to tour the units, facilities and chat with staff.

For more information contact Heatherlie Homes on 5561 5565.

Leonie Guld and Jackie Crothers are happy to show prospective residents the units at Heatherlie Homes. 2023E

What’s on

DURING OCTOBER

The Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool

Weekly throughout October see next page.

Saturday, October 7, 14, 21 and 28

The Star of the West, Port Fairy

7th~Manaros; 14th~Glen Kelly; 21st~Mark & Gonz; 28th~Flo.

Saturday, October 7, 14, 21 and 28

The Star of the West, Port Fairy

7th~Manaros; 14th~Glen Kelly; 21st~Mark & Gonz; 28th~Flo.

Saturday, October 7, 14, 21 and 28

The Sentinel, Port Fairy

Live music from 8.00pm

Saturday & Sunday , Oct. 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29

Union Station, Woolsthorpe

Live music every Saturday and Sunday

Saturday & Sunday , Oct. 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29

Raffert’s Tavern, Warrnambool

Live music every Saturday and Sunday

Sunday, October 8, 15, 22 and 29

Hotel Warrnambool, Warrnambool

Live music every Sunday from 3-6pm

Sounds of Nashville at Lighthouse Theatre

THE sweet sounds of Nashville will be ringing out from Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre in 2024.

Tickets for the ‘Sounds of Nashville Music City’ event, featuring Darcy Crawford and Lyndel Gayle, were released earlier this week and will no doubt be in high demand.

Sounds of Nashville Music City brings Americana country, rock, bluegrass and gospel to the Lighthouse for a spectacular twohour performance on Tuesday, April 23.

Triple British Country Music Awards recipient Darcy Crawford, and Lyndel Gayle, accompanied by the Tennessee Five and musical director Quinton Dunne, are sure to keep audiences well entertained throughout the show.

The legends and contemporary stars featured in Sounds of Nashville Music City were inspired by the vibrant 24/7 live music scene which poured out onto the streets, including the Broadway strip, as they honed their craft at Tootsies,

Roberts, ACME and other iconic venues.

The Warrnambool concert includes a set list from those now multiawarded artists who became global sensations.

This includes the likes of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown, The Chicks, Alan Jackson, Oakridge Boys and much more.

“Sounds of Nashville Music City is a production I wanted to mount preCOVID,” producer Mario Maiolo said.

“Over the years I’ve presented many shows in Australia with American artists who have a history with Nashville such as Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette and Charlie Pride and I’m thrilled to bring these celebrated songs to audiences of all ages.”

If Nashville is Always On Your Mind, don’t miss this evening at the Lighthouse Theatre next April.

Tickets are on sale now at the box office on 5559 4999 weekdays or online at www.lighthousetheatre. com.au.

Fifteen minutes of fame

ALL roads lead to St Brigids at Crossley on the first Friday night of each month.

The monthly ‘Fifteen minutes of Fame’ (run by volunteers) gives seven local entertainers the opportunity to take to the stage for 15 minutes in the spotlight.

Tonight’s event will be an extra special one for organiser, Carol McDonald, who will also celebrate her 80th birthday.

Carol instigated the event more than 10 years ago as a means of repaying the mortgage after the community purchased the church, hall and grounds from the Catholic church.

A meal is available, prepared by members of the St Brigids’ catering committee, with dessert available for purchase during the half-time break.

Meals start at 6.30pm before the show from 7.30pm. All welcome.

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Hospice supports local carers

CARERS of all ages play an import role in the lives of so many people across the district.

National Carers Week, October 1521, is a time for everyone to recognise the important contribution carers make to their families and the community, and to acknowledge the challenges they face.

Around one in nine Australians provide unpaid care to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol dependence, chronic condition, dementia, terminal/ serious illness, or needs care due to ageing.

While caring can be very rewarding, it can also take a lot of time, energy, and resources.

Without the right support in place, caring responsibilities can take over and start affecting carers’ health and wellbeing and limiting their ability to participate in paid work, family life and social and community activities.

For the last eight years, Warrnambool and District Community Hospice (WDCH) has supported the carers of people with terminal and life-limiting illnesses through its free community service, Hospice in the Home.

Trained volunteers have given carers over 9000 hours of respite, allowing them to take a break, stay connected to their social networks and ultimately avoid the isolation and burnout that can prevent their loved one from remaining at home.

The support given to carers has seen 65 per cent of Hospice in the Home recipients avoid admission to hospital or aged care and achieve their wish to die at home.

WDCH will celebrate Carers Week with two events.

An afternoon tea for past and present carers will be held on Wednesday, October 18.

The get together, funded by Carers Victoria, will provide an opportunity to thank carers for their kindness, compassion, and dedication to caring for a loved one at home.

The second event will be a fundraiser in support of Hospice in the Home.

The Hospice Benefit Dinner and Auction on October 19 will be a fun way for community members to support an important local cause that does not have recurrent government funding.

WDCH relies on the generosity of local people, businesses and community groups to ensure the service remains free and accessible to those who need it.

The dinner and auction will be held in the Matilda Room at the Warrnambool Racecourse.

The night will include a three-course dinner by chef Daniel Myers from Wyton Catering, premium drinks and live entertainment featuring Mitch andJackson and a special guest speaker.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/CLHWY up until October 11.

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Support co-ordinator with Warrnambool and District Community Hospice Leeona van Duynhoven (left) and Jeanette Miller, a past carer who supported her father. 2023E

Julie Price is a carer to her mum, Kate Fortuna. 2023E

Recital a crowd pleaser

LAST Sunday’s Crossley Classical Recital has been

hailed a huge success.

The well-attended concert proved a successful fundraiser, with all money raised from the event going towards maintenance of the St Brigids precinct.

Thanks to the efforts of Carli Reeve, who was the driving force behind the recital, and all those who performed and attended, it is hoped that this will now become an annual event.

Conductor Dean Mulholland and members of the Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra spent many hours researching and rehearsing for the day, and welcomed vocalists into their rehearsal space to ensure a great rapport was developed prior to the recital.

Over 150 people enjoyed last Sunday’s event, which attracted eight local vocalists - John MacInnes, Matt McNamara, Maja Pearson, Jennifer King, Elliot Cooper, Carli Reeve, Jenelle Baulch and Jo Phillips.

The afternoon’s entertainment included solo pieces, duets and trios (including orchestral trio Anita Hoekstra, Tristan Forster and Erin Toulmin).

Two beautiful solo pieces played by the 23-strong member Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra were crowd favourites.

A magnificent afternoon tea was provided by the Friends of St Brigid’s committee.

Sign up this Shocktober

OCTOBER marks the fourth year of the nationally-recognised ‘Shocktober’ campaign, aimed to improving cardiac arrest survival rates.

With more cardiac arrests in Victoria than ever before, Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging residents to learn or refresh their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and sign up to be a GoodSAM Responder.

A cardiac arrest occurs when a person’s heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively around the body.

Last year, paramedics responded to 7,361 cardiac arrest patients – an increase of six per cent from the previous year –and nearly 80 per cent of those happened at home.

Victoria has the best cardiac survival rates in Australia, and among the best in the world.

Every day, around 20 Victorians suffer the medical emergency but only one in 10 survive.

Ambulance Victoria medical director Associate Professor David Anderson said it was essential to know CPR, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and where your closest defibrillator is located.

“Shocktober is about giving more Victorians who suffer a cardiac arrest a better chance of returning to their loved ones,” Professor Anderson said.

“CPR and defibrillation are critical. For every minute CPR is delayed, survival decreases by 10 per cent.

The South West Volunteer Expo is on this Saturday October 7, from 10am to 2pm at the Emmanuel Centre on Botanic Road.

It’s your chance to meet local volunteer organisations and consider what volunteering opportunities might be right for you!

Admission is FREE with lucky door prizes and giveaways, coffee van and BBQ also available.

“Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere, at any age, health or fitness level, and often without symptoms.”

AV Barwon South West acting regional director Jessica McGowan said anyone can make a life-changing difference.

“Our message is simple – you don’t need to be a paramedic to save a life, just remember to call Triple Zero, perform CPR and use an AED.”

Ms McGowan also encouraged the community to sign up to be a GoodSAM responder.

GoodSAM is a mobile app that connects patients in cardiac arrest with a nearby volunteer who is willing to start hands-only CPR while paramedics are on their way.

More than 55 lives have been saved thanks to GoodSAM responders.

There are currently about 12,000 GoodSAM responders across the state but more are needed.

For information about Shocktober, the GoodSAM app and how to learn CPR and use an AED (defib), visit ambulance.vic. gov.au/shocktober.

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MOTORING

Handy tips for warmer weather

WITH the warmer months almost here, now is the time to look at ways to keep your vehicle cool and in good condition.

Many people think winter is the most ‘testing’ time for vehicles – however, the warmer months of spring and summer throw up just as many challenges.

To help preserve your car’s value and ensure you enjoy safe, comfortable and trouble-free motoring there are a few ‘handy hacks’ to try.

When it comes to looking after your car’s paintwork, make sure you wash it regularly and pay particular attention to any signs of bird poo.

This is an unfortunate and unwelcome by-product of warm weather.

If you park under trees which have

plenty of leaves on them, chances are they will also be home to a wide variety of birdlife – and no doubt they will have your vehicle in their sights.

Bird poo is very acidic and as soon as it lands on your car it goes to work burning a blemish into its paintwork.

Clean it off as soon as you can. If you have some water and a cloth handy, get to work at removing the poo.

Parking under trees also poses the danger of sap dripping onto your vehicle.

These tiny, sticky droplets don’t just attract dust and dirt on your paintwork they (like bird poo) are also acidic and harmful to your paint.

The best thing you can do is to clean it off as soon as you notice it. Hose the car down then use warm water with a car shampoo to remove the sap.

While there is often nothing more refreshing than driving with your window down, you may find that your car’s air conditioner is your best friend – particularly during the warmest hours of the day.

To cool an interior quickly, first open all the car doors and windows before turning the air conditioner on.

A closed car can get very hot so this will let some of that hot air escape before the cool air enters.

When turning on the air conditioning make sure the recirculating button isn’t pressed as this will allow air to come in from outside.

When you start driving, keep the windows down for a few minutes and switch the air conditioner so that the air is blasting through the lower vents.

As heat rises this will help push the hot air up and out of the windows.

Once the air coming through the vents feels significantly cooler than the air outside, put all the windows up.

Once you have done this then switch the air con to recirculating – this will keep the cool conditioned air in the car and the air con won’t need to work as hard (or use up as much fuel).

Make sure you also keep a bottle of water in your boot at all times.

This is especially important during the warmer months.

Stop-start traffic in warm weather can put your car’s cooling system to the test.

It’s fine to use water as an emergency top-up for coolant if you notice it running low and don’t have a spare bottle of coolant in the boot.

Local GUIDE TV

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:50 Repco Supercars Championship

2023: Bathurst 1000 - Day 1:

Practice/ Practice & Supports/

Qualifying & Supports *Live* From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit [s] – The jewel in the crown of the 2023 Supercars Championship is here! In its 60th year, join us for the Repco Bathurst 1000, live and free from iconic Mount Panorama.

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

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s]

8:30 Movie: “The Accountant” (M l,v) (’16) – As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to rise. Stars: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, JK Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson

11:05The Voice Australia (PG) [s]

12:30Home Shopping

LIFT OUT

3:30 Full Custom Garage (PG) 4:30

Wars Texas (PG) 5:00 Repco

Championship 5:30 American Pickers (PG)

Pawn Stars (PG) 7:00 AFL Women’s: Round 6: Western Bulldogs v Carlton *Live* 9:15 Movie: “Reign Of Fire” (PG) (’02)

6:00 Today [s]

9:00 Today Extra [s]

11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s]

12:00The Block: Double Kids’ Bedroom Week (PG)

8:30 Movie: “The Expendables 3” (M l,v)

(M) (In English/ French/ German) 10:40SBS World News Late

3:00 MacGyver (PG) 4:00 Family Ties (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30

Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 5:45

Movie: “Madagascar” (PG) (’05) Stars: Tom McGrath 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone” (PG) (’01)

Stars: Emma Watson 10:40 Movie: “Walking Tall” (M d,l,v) (’04)

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years

Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

Sunday November 5 at Flagstaff Hill ~ 10.00am - 5.00pm

We are very excited to bring this unique maritime festival to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. We will take you back 150 years, for an immersion into the lives of our forefathers as to the way they lived!

Trades of the time including Quilters, Spinners, Sock Makers, Blacksmith and many more...

Beer and wine ~ Food court of the era ~ Kids game area

Sunday October 8

6:00 rage (PG) [s]

7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s]

9:00 rage (PG) [s]

10:30rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s]

12:00ABC News At Noon [s]

12:30Midsomer Murders: Habeas Corpus (M v) [s]

2:00 Sherwood (M l,v) [s]

3:00 Last Night Of The Proms [s]

5:00 Landline [s]

5:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) [s]

6:30 Kitchen Cabinet: Anika Wells [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway: Most Wicked Speed (PG) [s] –

When an American PI is arrested for murder, Frank and Lu are drawn into the world of motors in search of a valuable muscle car.

8:15 Vera: Muddy Waters (M v) [s]

9:50 The Newsreader: The Hungry Truth (M l) [s]

10:40Shetland (M l) [s]

11:45rage Guest Programmer (M) [s]

ABC COMEDY (22)

3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s Global

Adventures 4:25 School Of Roars 5:00

Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:10

Interstellar Ella 6:30 Andy And The Band

7:05 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:30

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

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum’s Head (MA15+)

4:05 The Penguins Of Madagascar 4:35 Jade

Armor 5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of

Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:20 The Next Step 6:00 The PM’s Daughter (PG) 6:30

Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG)

7:35 The Fairly OddParents 7:55 Total

DramaRama (PG) 8:20 Teenage Mutant

Ninja Turtles (PG)

6:00 Sunrise [s]

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s]

9:50 Repco Supercars Championship 2023: Bathurst 1000 - Day 2: Practice/ Practice & Supports / Qualifying & Supports *Live* From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit [s]

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s]

7:30 Movie: “Aquaman” (M) (’18) –

Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur is born with the ability to communicate with marine creatures. He goes on a quest to retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and protect the water world.

Stars: Jason Momoa

10:15Movie: “Underwater” (M l,v) (’20)

Stars: Kristen Stewart

12:1512 Monkeys: Yesterday (M) [s]

1:15 Repco Supercars Championship 2023: Bathurst 1000 - Day 2 Highlights [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 8:30 Travel Oz (PG) 10:00 Three Wide No Cover (PG) 11:00 Horses For Courses (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Flemington/ Rosehill 6:00 Heathrow (PG) 6:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 The Great Outdoors (PG) 12:30 My Greek Odyssey (PG)

6:00 Getaway (PG) [s]

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

7:00 Weekend Today [s]

10:00Today Extra - Saturday [s]

12:00 Our State On A Plate [s]

12:30Great Australian Detour [s]

1:00 Space Invaders: Kim (Celebrity Special) (PG) [s]

2:00 Rugby World Cup Highlights [s]

3:00 The Block: Master Ensuite Reveal/ Double Kids’ Bedroom Week (PG) [s]

4:30 The Garden Gurus [s]

5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s]

5:30 Getaway (PG) [s]

6:00 NINE News Saturday [s]

11:30 Movie: “Henry VIII And His Six Wives” (PG) (’72)

10:25Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG)

Most Wicked Speed (PG) [s]

3:15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year (PG) [s]

4:05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) [s]

5:00 You Can’t Ask That: Blind People (PG) [s]

5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]

6:30 Voices Of Australia [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) [s]

8:30 The Newsreader: A Model Daughter (M d,l) [s]

9:30 Mother And Son (M d,l) [s]

(PG) 7:00 AFL Women’s: Round 6:

v Collingwood *Live* 9:15

Movie: “Starship Troopers” (MA15+) (’97)

Stars: Casper Van Dien

2:50 IndyCar Series Highlights 4:00 A1: Highway Patrol (PG)

5:00 Sunnyside (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Uptown Girls” (PG) (’03) Stars: Brittany Murphy 7:30 Movie: “Nanny McPhee Returns” (G) (’10) Stars: Emma Thompson 9:40 Movie: “Whip It!” (M l,s)

NCIS (M v)

2:20 Movie: “Funny Lady” (M) (’75) Stars: Barbra Streisand 4:55 Movie: “A Cat In Paris” (PG) (’10) Stars: Marcia Gay Harden 6:10 Movie: “The China Syndrome” (MA15+) (’79) Stars: Jane Fonda 8:30 Movie: “Six Minutes To Midnight” (PG) (’20) 10:20 Movie: “Leaving” (AKA ‘Partir’) (MA15+) (’09)

6:00 Weekend Sunrise [s]

7:30 Repco Supercars Championship 2023: Bathurst 1000 - Day 3:

Supports & Warm Up/ Race Build Up & Race

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 The Voice: Grand Finale (PG) [s] –Top 4 artists sing one final stunning solo and take to the stage with their coach for an epic duet, before Australia decides the winner of The Voice 2023.

9:00 7News Spotlight: The Voice Final Pitch (PG) [s]

10:00Born To Kill? (MA15+) [s] –

Already a criminal in his teens, Manchester murderer Trevor Hardy became increasingly violent later in life and was eventually convicted of the torture and murder of three teenage girls.

11:00Autopsy USA: Alan Thicke (M) [s]

12:00The Inbetween: Another Broken Morning (M v) [s]

1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Fishing Australia [s]

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

7:00 Weekend Today [s]

10:00Sunday Footy Show [s]

11:00Cross Court [s]

Boat Tsunami [s] 12:30Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s]

1:00 Tennis: Laver Cup Highlights [s]

2:40 The Block: Double Kids’ Bedroom Week (PG) [s]

5:00

News: First At Five [s]

5:30 Postcards (PG) [s]

6:00 NINE News Sunday [s]

7:00 Cricket: Pre Game [s]

7:30 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup:

ABC COMEDY (22)

3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s Global Adventures 4:25 School Of Roars 5:00

Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:10

Interstellar Ella 6:30 Andy And The Band

7:05 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30

Louis Theroux: Behind Bars (M l,n) 9:30

You Can’t Ask That (M l) 10:05 Vera (PG)

4:05 The Penguins Of Madagascar 4:35 Jade

Armor 5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:20 The Next Step 5:45 Still So Awkward 6:30

Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG)

7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total

DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja

Turtles

8:30 Home Shopping 9:30

The Bowls Show 10:30

Cricket: One Day International Women’s Cricket: Australia v West Indies *Live*

From Allan Border Field 5:30 I Escaped To The Country 6:30 Escape To The Country 8:30 Call The Midwife (M) 9:40

The Pembrokeshire Murders (M l,v) 10:45

Murdoch Mysteries (M v)

12:00 Movie: “Carry On Jack” (PG) (’63) Stars: Kenneth Williams 2:00 Movie: “Shalako” (PG) (’68) Stars: Brigitte Bardot 4:20 Movie: “Sabata” (PG) (’69) Stars: Lee Van Cleef 6:20 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Under Siege” (M l,v) (’92) Stars: Tommy Lee Jones 10:40 Forensics: Catching The Killer (M v) 11:40 Madam Secretary (M)

11:40 TBA 1:10 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 2:00

Basketball: NBL: Round 2: Melbourne

United v Tasmania Jackjumpers *Live* From John Cain Arena 4:00 Basketball:

NBL: Round 2: Sydney Kings v Adelaide

36ers *Live* From Qudos Bank Arena

6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Two

And A Half Men (PG)

1:05 The World’s Most Luxurious Prison (M l) 2:00 Devoured (M d,l) 2:50 Jungletown (PG) 3:45 Bamay 4:55 France 24 English News

Mysteries From Above (PG)

7:45 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:40

The UnXplained With William Shatner (M)

and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past;

additional

ABC COMEDY (22)

3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s Global Adventures 4:25 School Of Roars 5:00

Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:10

Interstellar Ella 6:30 Andy And The Band

7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

8:30 Mythbusters (PG) 9:20 George

Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

4:00 Shaun The Sheep 4:20 The Penguins Of

Madagascar 5:05 Kung Fu Panda:

Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 5:25

Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat

Noir 6:00 Secret Life Of Boys 6:30

Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35

The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total

DramaRama

1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 1:30 The Real Seachange 2:00 TBA 2:30 Australia’s Best Drives (PG) 3:30 Medical Rookies

(PG) 4:00 ICU (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Endeavour (M v) 10:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG)

3:00 Billy The Exterminator (PG) 3:30 Pawn Stars

South Africa (PG) 4:00 Pawn Stars UK (PG) 4:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30

American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars

7:30 Counting Cars (PG) 8:30

2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine

Woman (PG) 3:00 Antiques

Roadshow 3:30 Movie:

Today And Tomorrow” (M) (’63) Stars: Sophia Loren (In Italian)

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4:00 Shaun The Sheep 4:20 The Penguins Of Madagascar 5:05 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 5:25

Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat

Noir 6:00 A Kind Of Spark 6:30

Escape To The Country 2:00 TBA 2:30 Air Crash Investigation (PG) 3:30 Medical Rookies (PG) 4:00 ICU (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M l,v) 10:30 Law & Order: UK (M)

2:05 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 3:05 Antiques Roadshow 3:35 Movie: “A Man About The House” (PG) (’47) Stars: Margaret Johnston 5:30 The Balmoral Hotel: An Extraordinary Year 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M l,v) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00The Block: Double Kids’ Bedroom Reveal (PG) [s] 1:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Upstairs Bathroom And Re-Do Room Week (PG) [s] 8:45 Space Invaders: Penny, Jaime And Carol (PG) [s] 9:45 Love Triangle: Throuple Bullshit (MA15+) [s] 11:00NINE News Late [s] 11:30New Amsterdam (M) [s] 12:15Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:05 Desert Vet (PG) [s] 2:00 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters (PG) [s]

The King Of 6:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 6:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 7:00 Farm To Fork [s] 7:30 Entertainment Tonight (PG) [s] 8:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 8:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 9:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 9:30 Neighbours (PG) [s] 10:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:0010 News First [s] 1:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 2:00 Program To Be Advised 3:10 Entertainment Tonight (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:30 Neighbours (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Shark Tank (PG) [s] 8:40 The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] 9:40 NCIS: Love Lost (M v) [s] 10:30NCIS: Hawaii: Curtain Call (M) [s] 11:30The Project (PG) [s]

Long 5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Woven Threads - Stories From Within (PG) 10:15Gratus (PG) 10:20Beneath The Stigma (M) 10:55Mental As Everything (PG) 12:00Worldwatch 2:00 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 2:50 The Point: Road To Referendum 3:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 3:30 The Great Separation (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Simon Baker (PG) 8:30 Insight: Your Voice. Your Vote 9:30 Dateline: Adrift In Australian Waters (PG) 10:00SBS World News Late 10:30The Point: Road To Referendum 11:30Blackport: Inside Out Undies (M)

– A look inside the prison that convicts dread being sent to, holding some of Britain’s most brutal men. Staff and exinmates reveal what it’s really like to live and work in HMP Long 2/21 6/61 8/80 5/51 3/30 SBS VICELAND (31) 7TWO (62) GEM (81) PEACH (52) ABC ME (23) SBS MOVIES (32) 7MATE (63) GO (82) BOLD (53)

News At Noon [s]

1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]

1:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s]

2:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M l,s) [s]

2:30 Aftertaste (M l,s) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30Seven Morning News [s]

12:00 SAS Australia (PG) [s]

1:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s]

2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s]

3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] – Four contestants go into battle against the Chaser as they try to win thousands of pounds. However, standing in the way is the common enemy, the Chaser.

4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]

5:00 The Chase Australia (PG)

9:15 Amazing Race (PG)

10:45The Latest Seven News [s]

11:15Autopsy USA: Roger Moore (M) [s] – Sir Roger Moore died of liver cancer in 2017 at the age of 89. This special documents the death of the famously modest actor.

Sunrise [s]

The Morning Show [s]

Morning News [s] 12:00Movie: “I Do, Or Die: A Killer Arrangement” (M v) (’20) Stars: Ana Golja, Rachel Wilson

2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders [s]

2:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) [s]

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

4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]

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

6:00 Seven News [s]

3:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s]

4:00 Tenable [s]

4:45 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]

5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]

6:00 The Drum [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]

October 12 ABC COMEDY (22)

8:00 Foreign Correspondent (PG) [s]

8:30 Grand Designs: South West London [s] 9:20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Gold Coast To The Outback (PG) [s]

Ella 6:30 Andy And The Band

Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

Hard Quiz (PG) 9:00 WTFAQ (M l)

Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG)

4:00 Shaun The Sheep 4:20 The Penguins Of Madagascar 5:05 Kung Fu Panda:

Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 5:25

Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat

Noir 6:00 A Kind Of Spark 6:30

Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35

The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total

DramaRama

7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]

7:30 Highway Patrol: A Cat And A Hat/ Troublesome Tradies (PG) [s]

8:30 Movie: “Hidden Figures” (PG) (’16)

– The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. Stars: Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer

1:00 Escape To The Country

South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 2:30 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 3:30

Medical Rookies (PG) 4:00 ICU (PG) 4:30

Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30

Father Brown (M) 8:30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke (M v) 9:40 Harry Palmer: The Ipcress File (M v)

10:00 Cricket: One Day

International Women’s Cricket: Australia v West Indies *Live* 5:00

2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 3:00 Movie: “The Maggie” (G) (’54) Stars: Alex Mackenzie

5:00 The Balmoral Hotel: An Extraordinary Year 6:00 Antiques Roadshow

7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v South Africa *Live* From Ekana Sports City, Lucknow 9:00 Movie: “Mechanic: Resurrection” (MA15+) (’16)

10:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG)

12:00 Becker (PG) 1:00 The Big Bang

Theory (PG) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30

Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00

The Big Bang Theory (M s) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 Frasier (PG)

Picnic in the Paddock returns

PICNIC in the Paddock is set to return to Koroit this month. A community event offering a huge day of fun for everyone, the picnic will once again be hosted by St Patrick’s with support from over a dozen community groups.

The day will offer a flurry of free workshops from hut building in the woods and sensory play through to lawn bowls, exploring emergency vehicles and much more.

There will also be a huge range of rides from horizontal bungee jumping and a bucking bull to jumping castles.

Visitors will be able to spend time wandering through a great range of quality pop-up shops, get up close with farm animals and reptiles, or be amazed by the aerial skills of the Flying Flamingos - and be in awe of the awesome local talent on the stage.

“We are absolutely pumped that Picnic in the Paddock is back for its second year, with even more food trucks, more market stalls, heaps more animals and even more demonstrations,” event chairperson Amy Atwell said.

“The community has been amazing again and we can’t wait to host an even greater event this year. This will be such an awesome day for everyone in the south west.”

Picnic in the Paddock will be held at St Patrick’s Koroit, on Sunday October 29 from 11am to 3pm.

Unlimited rides wristbands are available at a discounted rate prior to the event.

For more information call Amy on 0429 416 830 or email picnicinthepaddock@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au.

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5. Viking (5)

9. Way of speaking a word (13)

10. Second personality (5,3)

11. Police (4)

12. Arising (9)

16. Causes an artificial advantage in a system (4)

17. Reckons (8)

19. Drawings (13)

21. Ten Commandments scribe (5)

22. Common ocean-side bird (7)

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3. Judgements (9)

4. Light, narrow, paddle boat (5)

6. Away from home (3)

7. Slipshod (6)

8. Energy (6)

11. Concealing (9)

13. Angers (6)

14. Statement agreeing to a request (4,2)

15. Dog’s house (6)

18. Flat food dish (5)

20. Four-stringed Hawaiian instrument (3)

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Seniors nominated for state award state award

THREE Warrnambool residents have been nominated for Victorian Senior of the Year awards.

Andrew Suggett, Phillip Shaw and Heather Ryan have been recognised for their voluntary contributions to the community and are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of the awards.

Mr Suggett’s community work began back in 1980 when he joined the Rotary Club of Warrnambool.

He became one of the charter members of the new Rotary Club of Warrnambool Daybreak in 1998 and just 12 months later was forced into early retirement following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

He maintained his infectiously positive outlook on life and resolved not only to do everything he could to improve his own quality of life but to do what he could to help others.

As well as maintaining his involvement in Rotary, Mr Suggett became the daybreak group president in 2000 and six years later became District Governor – a role that saw him travel to Rotary clubs from Geelong through to Mt Gambier.

He was also the inaugural chair of the Warrnambool Rotary House project which saw the creation of a 12-unit facility for families and carers of South West Healthcare patients.

Adding to his commitments, Mr Suggett has been president of the Warrnambool Parkinson’s Support Group since 2009 where he coordinates monthly meetings.

He was also instrumental in the creation of other Parkinson’s sub-groups including Painting with Parkinson’s, ParkinSong and exercise for Parkinson’s activities and initiatives.

Philip Shaw is an active member of no less than six community musical groups, ranging from Cantori, a classically astute A Capella group, to the Tin Shed Singers, a group where many of the members have never sung with other people before.

He brings his unique brand of fun, quirkiness, generosity and musical talent to create one-of-akind collaborations that enrich lives - for not only those who hear the performances but also for the groups’ members.

Many of the members in his groups are of retirement age, and the benefits they derive from their participation – the mental health boost, the comradely, the friendship and the feeling of belonging, are life changing.

Heather Ryan was nominated for her voluntary work in gardens across the district.

After moving back to Warrnambool in 2016, Heather joined the Warrnambool Community Garden.

Despite not having a lot of previous gardening experience, she has grown her knowledge over the past seven years and now teachers others. She especially enjoys sharing her knowledge with children.

Among many achievements at the garden itself, she also led the establishment of a kitchen garden at Warrnambool East Primary School and started a community garden club for local primary school students.

Ms Ryan has also documented her gardening journey on Instagram, attracting over 2500 followers worldwide.

Warrnambool’s Andrew Suggett, Philip Shaw and Heather Ryan have each been nominated for the Victorian Senior of the Year awards. 2023E

WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB

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

RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Thursday, Sept 18 results:

NORTH-SOUTH

1 52.92% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

2 52.50% Paula Hillis - P. Thomas

3 50.83% K. French - Peter Cooper

EAST-WEST

1 63.75% Player 68 - Player 69

2 57.92% Allen Shiels - Netta Hill

3 47.08% Dennis Hilder - K. Hilder

Last Monday’s results:

NORTH-SOUTH

1 64.58% L. Picone - John Sarena

2 59.17% Tony Plevier - K. French

3 52.08% D. Fitzpatrick - H. Scarborough

EAST-WEST

1 56.07% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

2 55.71% Janet Attrill - P. Thomas

3 50.71% Players 68 And Player69

Last Wednesday’s results:

1 69.44% Anne Serra - Tony Plevier

2 59.03% Noel Howard - K. French

3 56.25% K. Hilder - J. Fitzgibbon

4 49.31% P.Cooper - J. Van Baaren

Kilpatrick to lead Board

FOOD and Fibre Great South Coast (FFGSC) has announced the appointment of five new Board Members and a new chairperson.

Former deputy chair Oonagh Kilpatrick takes on the chair role after five years as a valued and active member of the board.

Born in Northern Ireland, she boasts a 20-year international career in taxation and trusts planning.

Ms Kilpatrick and her husband, Harper, relocated from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Koroit, in 2011 to run a large dairy farm.

She also serves as the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF) policy councillor for Wannon and as the Australian manager for Ireland Genetics.

Outgoing chair Georgina Gubbins welcomed Ms Kilpatrick to the role.

“Ms Kilpatrick’s dedication and contribution to the FFGSC board as deputy has been invaluable,” she said.

“I am confident that under her leadership, the organisation will continue on the current pathway towards growing the prosperity and wellbeing of the Great South Coast region.”

Ms Kilpatrick thanked Ms Gubbins for her contribution.

“Georgina Gubbins has been a highly

respected and outstanding leader for FFGSC over her six years as chair,”she said.

“We have benefited enormously from her focus on strong governance, her integrity and tenacity.

“We are sorry to see her leave and wish her all the best in the future. I know she will remain a firm friend and powerful advocate for FFGSC.”

Five new directors will also be joining the board with Kirsten Diprose, Jessica Loughland, Ella Credlin, Tristan Monti and Aaron Moyne bringing a diverse range of experience.

Kirsten Diprose brings expertise in journalism and communications as well as livestock, cropping and dairy experience.

Jessica Loughland is HW Greenham and Sons Livestock supply chain manager for the region with experience in agribusiness and policy.

Ella Credlin has extensive experience in both risk and relationship management amongst agribusiness and finance skills.

Tristan Monti also brings strong finance and agribusiness skills as well as experience across wool, livestock and horticulture sectors.

Aaron Moyne, manager of planning and building at Corangamite Shire Council, will brings governance, business administration and economic development

experience.

Mr Moyne welcomed his appointment as a means to add value to the sector and region.

“I am extremely pleased to join the FFGSC board and believe that I bring beneficial skills, experience and knowledge to add value. Agricultural growth and future opportunities have developed as a strong interest of mine as we look toward food security, economic growth and sustainability goals,” he said.

“Agriculture will continue to drive economies at a regional, state and National level, being our backbone locally, and it is fundamental that we position south west Victoria to respond to these long-term needs.”

Ms Kilpatrick said the FFGSC was delighted with the high calibre of applicants,

“It is an exciting time as we deliver on the four core pillars of our strategy to maintain our pathway towards organisational sustainability and regional prosperity and wellbeing through food and fibre,” she said.

“On behalf of the board I extend our sincere thanks for the enormous contributions of outgoing Board members Georgina Gubbins, Jonathan Jenkin, Jack Luxford and Dr Anna Carrucan.”

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Club told to re-route holes

MEMBER for South West Coast Roma Britnell has described the government’s decision to force Port Fairy Golf Club to re-route their iconic holes as “meanspirited”.

“The government has said it will not negotiate with the club, who will now have to re-route its iconic holes over a minor encroachment of the club’s course onto public land,” she said.

“This minor encroachment has been the situation for over 20 years now, without it being an issue for the government.

“For it (government) to not negotiate with the Port Fairy club in good faith is just mean spirited, especially considering the club has offered alternative options.”

Speaking in parliament recently, Ms Britnell said the club had been using the land for the past 20 years without any public outcry or intention from any previous governments “to change the status quo”.

“The government has not identified any issues regarding harm to the local environment. Surely after 20 years, if there were any issues these would have become blatantly apparent,” she said.

“To me the solution seems quite obvious. Leave it as is, as it has caused no harm. The Allan’s Labor Government needs to stop this mean-spirited behaviour towards the Port Fairy Golf Club and just allow the club to get on with the game.”

Walking for mental health

PEOPLE of all ages are encouraged to put one foot in front of the other and walk for mental health awareness next Saturday, October 14.

Participants can meet at Lake Pertobe at 9.30am and walk, jog or roll in solidarity for the one in five Australians who experience symptoms of mental illness.

Starting at Lake Pertobe, the journey will take the group along the footpath and past Cannon Hill to the Civic Green for the multi-cultural festival as the community celebrates its diversity of cultures.

A return walk to Lake Pertobe will leave the Civic Green at 11.30am. For those who wish to take a shorter walk, simply meet up with the group as it passes Cannon Hill.

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MORTLAKE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT

by MLA’s

YARDING

625 CHANGE 77 less

Mortlake agents yarded 625 head this week representing a decrease of 180 head on last weeks market. Grown cattle offering doubled this week consisting of a larger percentage of manufacturing type steers. Cows numbers were back overall with more beef types on offer. The quality of trade cattle improved. Not all regular buyers were operating to capacity on a yarding that consisted of 320 grown cattle, 130 trade, 150 cows and 25 grown bulls. Feeder interest was subdued and store competition was sporadic on the trade lines.

Grown steers firm with heavy heifers losing 20c/kg. Manufacturing steers remained firm, however, the real heavy end slipped 15c/kg. Trade cattle gained 10c to 15c/kg in places relative to quality. Beef cows slipped 15c and the dairy cows lost 10c/kg. Trade steers and heifers made between 190c and 275c/kg. Grown cattle topped at 264c/kg with manufacturing steers from 130c to 198c/kg. Good beef cows sold from 150c to 168c with the medium weights between 130c and 148c/kg. Dairy cows sold generally between 135c and 165c/kg with grown beef bulls to 200c and dairy bulls to 180c/ kg.

Mahood, ang x, 440kg at 160¢, $704.00; P & J Sinnott, ang x, 400kg at 160¢, $640.00.

COWS: M & G Crow, ang, 641kg at 158¢, $1013.18; N Wright, ang x, 470kg at 140¢, $659.00.

NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS

BULLOCKS: GP & ML Mason, frsn, 610kg at 155¢, $945.50.

STEERS: D Anders, ang, 587.2kg at 256¢, $1503.29; GP & ML Mason, ang x, 505kg at 233¢, $1176.65; GP & ML Mason, ang x, 532.5kg at 220¢, $1171.50; BJ & KL Billett, ang x, 498kg at 212¢, $1055.76; Crothers Pastoral, ang, 482kg at 205¢, $988.10.

VEALERS: Crothers Pastroral, ang, 436kg at 170¢, $741.20; Crothers Pastoral, spec prk, 350kg at 168¢, $588.00; Crothers Pastoral, frsn, 445.9kg at 163¢, $726.83; BJ & KL Bartlettt, ang x, 429.4kg at 161¢, $691.41; Crothers Pastoral, frsn, 415.8kg at 150¢, $623.65.

COWS: CL & GL Pickering, ang x, 541kg at 156¢, $843.96; FJ &^ ML Templeton, ang, 535.7kg at 154¢, $824.95; BJ & KL Billet, ang, 471.3kg at 135¢, $636.19.

BULLS: CL & GL Pickering, ang, 1040kg at 192¢, $1996.80; J & M Stapleton, hrfd, 794kg at 182¢, $1445.08.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

YARDING 91 CHANGE 76 less

This week under 100 head were penned at Camperdown significantly lower than the previous week. Only a few better covered cows were offered with the balance medium to light weights. The young cattle on offer were mainly dairy type steers and heifers. The regular buying panel were active on the small offering of 44 cows and 33 bulls with 15 mixed. The market was stronger by 10 to 30c/kg in places for cows and bulls improved 20c/kg. Better bred yearlings made to 200c with the better covered dairy cows making from 150c to 174c/kg. The medium weight dairy cows to the trade sold between 90c and 140c/kg. Beef bulls topped at 242c with the dairy bulls to 198c/kg.

Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

726kg at 220¢, $1756.92; Fleming Partnership, frsn, 1050kg at 198¢, $2286.90.

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VEALERS: J Rothman, m/grey x, 330kg at 200¢, $726.00; Carpendale, gall x, 330kg at 200¢, $726.00.

COWS: J A Bryant, hrfd, 605kg at 200¢, $1331.00; Timboon View, hrfd, 605kg at 200¢, $1331.00; Est I.S Black, frsn, 615kg at 160¢, $1082.40; Mountside, frsn, 615kg at 160¢, $1082.40; Cobrico Trading, frsn x, 585kg at 160¢, $1029.60; Daileys Partnership, frsn, 585kg at 160¢, $1029.60.

BULLS: Est I.S Black, frsn, 925kg at 185¢, $1882.37; Mountside, frsn, 850kg at 185¢, $1729.75.

WEDNESDAY, OCT 4, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

BULLOCKS: P & J Sinnott, hrfd, 614kg at 235¢, $1442.90; DJ & JM Purcell, ang, 720kg at 210¢, $1512.00; IW & M Mahood, hrfd, 744kg at 188¢, $1398.72.

STEERS: G & L Darcy, mg x, 488kg at 230¢, $1122.40; J & J Bartlett, ang x, 560kg at 198¢, $1108.00; F Wallace, ang x, 510kg at 198¢, $1009.80.

VEALERS: D & H Gaylard, ang x, 406kg at 974.40; D & H Gaylard, ang x, 330kg at 220¢, $726.00.

HEIFERS: J & J Bartlett, ang x, 502kg at 160¢, $803.20; IW & M

STEERS: Margyle Enterprises, frsn, 611kg at 171¢, $1044.00; MK & DJ Brown, frsn, 548kg at 169¢, $926.00; MK & DJ Brown, frsn, 511kg at 162¢, $828.00.

VEALERS: Moraine Pastoral, spec prk, 398kg at 270¢, $1074.00; Moraine Pastoral, ang x, 448kg at 233¢, $1043.00; EJ & L Derooy, spec x, 417kg at 275¢, $1148.00; Moraine Pastoral, spec x, 422kg at 203¢, $857.00.

COWS: JB Christie, ang, 677kg at 155¢, $1049.00.

BULLS: Carnham, ang, 848kg at 180¢, $1526.00.

BULLS: M Blain, ang, 990kg at 235¢, $2326.50; W R McKenzie, lim, 845kg at 230¢, $1943.50; Burnie Banks, lim, 650kg at 220¢, $1430.00; B & L Morgan, frsn, 660kg at 200¢, $1320.00.

TRADE COWS: W R McKenzie, ang frsn x, 597.5kg at 166¢, $991.85.

FRIESIAN COWS: Goldenbank, frsn, 655kg at 140¢, $917.00; B & L Morgan, frsn, 553kg at 140¢, $774.67; T & S McGlade, frsn, 550kg at 140¢, $770.00; Brucknell Banks, frsn, 625kg at 120¢, $750.00; Hanging Rock, frsn, 595kg at 120¢, $714.00.

X BRED COWS: B & L Morgan, frsn x, 510kg at 156¢, $795.60; Wocatol Pty Ltd, frsn x, 542.5kg at 130¢, $705.25; Goldenbank, frsn x, 500kg at 130¢, $650.00.

Total Yarding: 3093 (+502)

Sheep Yarding: 950 (+626)

Lamb Yarding: 2143 (-124) Hamilton agents yarded 2,150 lambs alongside 800 sheep at this weeks market.

Quality was mixed with less weight obvious with the shorn lambs showing better finish and quality. There was a tail in line with previous markets. The sheep offering covered most weights and grades.

Buyer competition was not fully active overall and nor were restockers or feeder operators.

Despite all this, the market was very strong with the lighter trade weights 18 to 22kg gaining $40/head whilst the heavier lambs were dearer by $25/ head.

This could be attributed to rain restricting delivery.

BULLS: CR & JC Box, ang, 990kg at 240¢, $2376.00; South Purrumbete Partnership, ang, 880kg at 240¢, $2112.00.

FRIESIAN COWS: I B Kelley, 640kg at 174¢, $1052.70; CR & JC Box, 525kg at 150¢, $787.50.

Very good trade lambs 18 to 26kg were realizing between 400c and 510c/kg cwt with top lambs making to $130/head.

Sheep also sold to stronger demand generally $10 to head in places. Hoggets sold to $51/head.

Light 12 to 16kg lambs made from $28 to $81/head.

Trade lambs 18 to 22kg from $72 to $110/head with medium weights to the trade 22 to 26kg making from $90 to $126/head.

COWS: Mannagum Dairies, frsn, 650kg at 150¢, $853.05; Seabrook Holdings, frsn, 517kg at 150¢, $853.05.

BULLS: McNamara Dairying, lim, 930kg at 242¢, $2475.66; McNamara Dairying, ang, 1060kg at 240¢, $2798.40; Te Mania Angus, ang,

Heavy crossbred ewes sold to $34 with Merino ewes also making $34/ head.

Merino wethers made up to $45/ head with the general run of good to medium mutton to realist between 90 and 114c/kg cwt.

Rams ranged from $1 to $6/head. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

Market reporter. Chris. Agnew

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Table tennis results Club heads to Masters Games

THE South C Dragons (SCD) dragon boat club is heading to the 19th Australian Masters Games.

The Games, to be held in Adelaide from October 7-14, will see members of the Warrnambool Dragonboat Club compete on the water in dragon boating events on the final three days of competition.

This will be the first time the club has registered its own team for the games – in the past, members have participated at regattas in composite teams.

Twelve SCD members will travel to Adelaide for the event.

WARRNAMBOOL Table

Tennis Association players meet regularly at the Cramer Street stadium to play friendly competitions.

A, B, C and D grades are enjoyed on Monday and Wednesday nights. There was no play on Mondays during the school holidays.

Results from Monday October 2 were:

A grade

Teal (Jake and Aaron) defeated Blue (Chris and Bec) 4-1; Red (Rehan and Mark) defeated Yellow (Gordon and Joe) 3-2.

B grade

Blue (David War and Peter K) defeated Teal (Peter O and David Wal) 3-2; Green (Dom and Pat) defeated Red (Keith and absent) 1-1 on forfeit.

C grade

Teal (Chad and Craig) defeated Green (David C and Jamie) 4-1; Yellow (Giles and Azhan) defeated Red (Matt and Alli) 4-1.

D grade

Red (Ali and Will) defeated Yellow (Leo and Cooper) 3-2; Green (Cherie and Bella) defeated Teal (Carl and Jenson) 4-1.

Many thanks to all players who filled in.

Results from Wednesday September 27 were:

Junior – Premier Speeders (Taj and Gus) 127 points defeated Wollaston Warriors (Scott and Azhan) 108 points.

A1 – Wollaston Warriors (Dom and Kelly) 185 points defeated Premier Speeders (Tony and Ian) 137 points.

Open – Wollaston Warriors (Rehan, Adam and Gilles) 267 points defeated Premier Speeders (Chris, Wayne and Ben) 257 points.

Top three individuals performers: Gilles 109 points, Wayne 99 points and Chris 84 points.

For the Masters Games, the competition teams comprise of 10 or 20 paddlers, a sweep and a drummer, and the age range is 40+ years and 60+ years in open, women’s and BFS events.

The dragon boating fraternity also provides opportunities at regattas and events for people who have had a cancer diagnosis (particularly breast cancer) where lymphedema may be a side effect from treatments.

It has been shown that paddling is beneficial for upper body fitness and the camaraderie is also helpful for mental health.

South C Dragons is always looking for new members.

The club is a welcoming and inclusive one, involving men and women from a range of diverse backgrounds.

Dragon boating is not always about racing and regatta.

Members enjoy the social aspect of having fun on the water with a group of friends while keeping active.

“Members are encouraged to participate at a level they feel comfortable with,” club member Glenda said.

“Social membership is also available to past paddlers and friends who may wish to remain connected with the club (conditions apply).”

This year, with assistance from the Warrnambool City Council, the club is looking forward to securing its 14-metre long boat in a new, purpose-built shed closer to the river where members usually paddle. The club currently has two trainee sweeps and two coaches upskilling for the future.

It also hopes to encourage more opportunities for members to enjoy paddling on various waterways and with other clubs.

For further information about dragon boating in Warrnambool contact Glenda on 0417 350 077 or Victoria on 0427 659 796.

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Run for a cause

WARRNAMBOOL teacher Steven Guthrie hopes to raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation by running in the 2023 Nike Melbourne Marathon this month.

The cause holds significant meaning for Mr Guthrie, a teacher at St Joseph’s, after a lifetime of struggling with epilepsy.

“It’s something I’ve grown up with; I’ve had it since I was around nine months old,” he said.

“That all started from having meningitis at that age.”

The seizures did not subside as he grew older. The severity of the episodes grew “stronger and stronger” and the effectiveness of the medication began to decline.

In 2017 he made the decision to undergo a risky brain surgery in pursuit of a better life.

“It was the only option in the end,” Mr Guthrie said.

“You either learn to live with it, knowing you will have seizures three times a week, or you risk having the surgery and “I was averaging three seizures a week, but one day I had nine.”

In preparation for surgery he began to place a higher priority on his physical health through regular exercise; most notably, running.

“It convinced me to get as much physical fitness as possible to help with my recovery and prepare myself to have the surgery done, Mr Guthrie said.

“I lost 28 kilograms to prepare myself that year, and ever since I have kept up my physical fitness.

“I’ve had a love for running, and I’ve just continued with it.”

Mr Guthrie went under the knife, and despite a gruelling rehabilitation period and a scary moment he has come through the other side with a quality of life he had not known in decades.

“I was trialled off medications in 2018,” he said.

“In late 2019, pretty much exactly 12 months afterwards, I had the biggest seizure of my life.

“But it was easy to get around it and get back on the medications as it was.

“That was the last seizure I’ve had so it’s getting close to five years seizure free now.”

The preparation Mr Guthrie had put in to his physical health prior to brain surgery has had almost as big of an impact on his life as the surgery itself.

He has continued running, to such an extent he built the confidence and ability to take part in the Great Ocean Road Running Festival.

“What they encourage you to do is tell a story when you register,” he said.

“I told them all about (my epilepsy) which turned in to an interview, and the Epilepsy Foundation got a hold of it. “That’s when I was convinced I wanted to speak up about it.”

Mr Guthrie said he wanted to speak out to increase the visibility of the condition, which impacts around 250,000 Australians.

He was further inspired when former Richmond premiership winner, coach and administrator Neil Balme this month went public with his own struggle with epilepsy.

“He’s going through the same thing so it’s good to see people speaking up about it and raising awareness,” Mr Guthrie said.

“Being a teacher, I have taught kids with epilepsy, and parents and family have been really happy I’ve been there teacher because I understand what they are going through.

“Raising awareness is encouraging; for people like myself for for those who have experience be that through a family or friend.

“It makes it part of a norm in our society.”

With his next marathon in sight, the 2023 Nike Melbourne Marathon, he resolved to raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation through an online fundraising campaign.

“I’m pretty excited about the marathon because it’s one of those ones where you finish inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, so it’s a bit of a dream,” he said.

He specialises as an Emmett therapist, a form of therapeutic massage developed in Australia which uses light touch to relax muscles to relieve tension and discomfort.

“It’s a part of the journey for me,” he said.

“As well as being a teacher I am also an Emmet therapist, being able to identify where players need relaxation with their muscles and tendons.

“It’s about getting the players fit and ready to play again, and I’ve got my own side business too which has been great to get me outside of the classroom.

“I love teaching but I’m 20 years in to it so I’ve begun thinking about what I can do when I retire, which is way down the track, but it’s good to have something to fall back on.

“Getting in to the physical side of things was a natural fit; my journey with epilepsy has always had me interested in how the body works and how the brain works.”

The 2023 Nike Melbourne Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 15.

If you would like to donate to Steven Guthrie’s fundraiser visit https://melbmara2023.grassrootz.com/epilepsyfoundation/steven-guthrie.

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