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WRAD Health is launching a new campaign to stop accidental overdose deaths, with concerns rising about the impacts of prescription drugs.

The WRAD Health building in Merri Street turned purple last Thursday, August 31, to recognise International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and remember without stigma those who have died or become permanently injured due to overdose.

The day also highlighted effective harm reduction strategies, including the use of Naloxone.

AOD clinician Anna Pike said WRAD Health used IOAD to increase awareness of preventable death, including those due to prescription medication.

“The Australian institute of Health and Welfare records prescription opioids as the most common drug class present in drug-induced deaths over the past decade,” Ms Pike said. However, Ms Pike said many of those deaths could have been avoided by using Naloxone, which became available with no prescription needed from July 1, 2022.

“Naloxone is for anyone who may experience, or witness, an opioid overdose or adverse reaction,” Ms Pike said.

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“The person will still need emergency help but Naloxone can give emergency services more time to get to the person. Naloxone is a safe and effective medication that now comes in a nasal spray.”

Naloxone is available from WRAD Health and pharmacies but many don’t realise its life-saving potential.

“Most people don’t know about Naloxone,” Ms Pike said.

“We pass on the information to people who attend WRAD Health with opioid use problems, but it isn’t well known in the community.

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“The biggest overdose numbers in Australia are from prescription opiates. Many people don’t realise how easy it is to overdose on prescription medication so it is important to have access to Naloxone.”

WRAD Health also provides Naloxone education sessions for interested community members. People who may benefit from Naloxone or harm reduction, or know someone who may benefit from the medication, can reach out to WRAD Health on 5564 5777 or call in at 172 Merri Street, Warrnambool.

Wreckfest full steam ahead

WARRNAMBOOL’S Flagstaff Hill will come alive with all the colour, excitement, fun and activities of the early 1800s during this year’s inaugural ‘Wreckfest’ celebration.

To be held on Sunday, November 5, this unique festival will take visitors back 150 years for an emersion into the lives of our forefathers – and offer a glimpse of the way they lived.

There will be working displays, old trades, history and genealogy groups, a lighthouse display, high tea in the lovely tea rooms of Flagstaff Hill, cannons will be fired and lots more.

Wreckfest committee members Ken Sharpe, Glenda Peterson and Mark Croucher are keen to welcome visitors to the Hill for a day of history and entertainment.

The trio, who are now working hard on plans for the day’s events, say they are excited to bring this new, unique, maritime-themed festival to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village.

“The museum and village have a unique cultural system; it portrays the story of the coast and portrays life in a shipping port back in the 1800s,” Ken said.

“As a not-for-profit group our committee is certainly always on the look out for financial support for this event and welcome any contributions.”

To date, the committee has already organised a list of guest speakers, entertainment and working displays’ and the list is constantly growing.

“We’re hoping to have a maritime trade market which will include such things as a cooper, a blacksmith and lead lighting which are all very interesting trades from those early days,” Glenda said.

And visitors to Wreckfest won’t go hungry, with amply food vendors on hand to satisfy hungry stomachs, along with some traditional lollies and plenty of games and activities for children to enjoy.

“Community events have a unique ability to bring local groups together, giving people a sense of ownership and pride in their local areas and an opportunity to celebrate and embrace local

diversity,” Glenda said.

“We encourage people to take advantage of our on-line early bird tickets and to start planning their weekend. It’s an event not to be missed.”

Tickets will be available on-line from September 18 – just head to the Flagstaff Hill webpage and follow the events link.

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Wreckfest committee members Mark Croucher, Glenda Peterson and Ken Sharpe are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the inaugural event at Flagstaff Hill on November 5. 2023D

Moyne Shire Council Community Update

Partnering with the community to offset carbon emissions

Moyne Shire Council will again partner with community groups and private landowners to help offset its carbon emissions.

Cr Foster said the program would allow for more than 13,000 trees to be planted across the shire.

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At our August meeting Councillors approved more than $100,000 in grant funding from our annual Festival and Event fund.

This program provides funding to assist groups and organisations to plan and deliver festivals, events, and/or activities that benefit residents, local businesses, and visitors.

Council is supporting 24 events over the coming 12 months, a big increase on last year, which will create a fantastic atmosphere in our towns and attract visitors.

The events being funded range from music, cultural and arts festivals, to a truck show, horse racing days, a marathon & community running festival and more.

On the list receiving funding were old favourites like the Moyneyana Festival, Koroit Irish Festival and Truck Show, Port Fairy’s Spring Music Festival and Jazz Festival, The Mortlake Community Christmas Carols and Mortlake Cup.

It was also great to see a new event included – the inaugural Mortlake Gift, which will be held on October 15 at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve and bring athletes from across the state to the town. We’ve also provided funding to the annual Mortlake Federation Picnic for the first time – a fantastic event which has hundreds of classic and heritage cars on display around the picturesque Tea-Tree Lake. Other items covered at the August meeting included policies on Council’s heavy & light fleet, surplus goods and materials, Council’s fraud and corruption control system, and a report from Council’s audit & risk committee. We also heard a report on Council’s monthly financial performance for July 2023.

A quick reminder our Community Assistance Fund (CAF) is still open for applications – but you will need to hurry. Council invites eligible groups to apply for funding to deliver services and activities that benefit the community.

The Community Assistance Fund has previously provided grants to groups and organisations across Moyne to help upgrade facilities, purchase equipment for sports clubs, public halls, community centres, and residents’ groups and run various programs that build stronger communities. The Community Assistance Fund closes on September 11, so head to our website, check out the criteria and get your application in.

Another Council funding stream that’s open right now is the Building Facade Improvement (BFI) program. Whether it’s a new coat of paint, eye-catching signage, or verandah repairs, Council is prepared to match your investment up to $5000 to improve your shopfront and the local streetscape.

Applications close on September 22

All the details of our various grant programs are on our website at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/ grants - or you can call our office on 1300 656 564 and ask to speak with the team.

Cr Karen Foster Mayor

The annual Community Carbon Offset program is now open for applications, with grants of up to $1500 available for revegetation works on public land and grants between $1500 and $5000 for projects on privately owned land within the shire.

Mayor, Cr Karen Foster said the program was established in 2010 as a way of offsetting the carbon emission of Council’s light fleet.

“After a climate emergency was declared in Moyne, the program was expanded to include the private land component.

“It’s a really successful program and is a win-win – it means the impacts of Council’s operations are offset and works towards improving the region’s biodiversity.”

“This program is a key element of our climate emergency response and has resulted in thousands of trees being planted around the shire since it began,” she said.

“Many of those plantings have formed green corridors across private land to ensure new habitat for birds and other wildlife.

“I’d encourage any community groups or landowners interested to put in an application.”

Cr Foster said funding criteria and applications forms could be found online at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/ grants and then clicking on the Community Carbon Offset Program section.

Information is also available at Council’s Customer Service Centres at Mortlake and Port Fairy.

Applications close October 6.

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As well as being a great place to pick up a huge range of books and other items, Corangamite and Moyne Library Service also has a jam packed program of events coming up.

Port Fairy and Mortlake Libraries are hosting a range of digital literacy sessions including one-on-one digital support and group sessions teaching the basics of a smartphone or tablet, accessing the libraries online resources and how to stay safe online.

also a range of school holiday workshops at the Koroit, Port Fairy and Mortlake Libraries, as well as the regular author talks, book circles, storytime and rhyme time. Head into your local Library branch to find out more about the events program.

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Team Reboot fires up

WARRNAMBOOL mates Stan McCullagh and Greg Bos are hoping their 2007 Toyota Camry holds together long enough to take them from Adelaide to Perth in next year’s Shitbox Rally.

The rally, aptly named as all contestants must be driving a “shitbox” that, while being sturdy enough to pass a roadworthy and is registered, must be worth less than $1500.

Stan and Greg will join an expected “cast of hundreds” as they make their way across some of the toughest roads in the land to raise much-needed funds for Cancer Council.

“The rally is not a race, it’s a challenge to drive cars worth $1,500 or less across Australia via some of its toughest roads to raise money,” Stan said.

This remarkable event has raised nearly $40 million since its inception in 2010.

To participate, each team must raise a minimum of $5000 and next year the

event is hoping to reach a target of $2 million.

“I guess you could say we’re both tech nerds, hence our team name, Team Reboot,” Greg said.

“We’re participating in honour of family members affected by cancer. I have a nephew who’s a cancer survivor, Stan lost his mother to cancer, and his wife lost both parents and her grandmother to cancer.

“So this adventure really means a lot to us both and we’re hoping to raise as much money as we can while promoting awareness of Cancer Council.”

To be held over seven days in April next year, the rally will start in Adelaide.

From there, participants will start a three-day pilgrimage up the Oodnadatta Track to Uluru, then past Kata Tjuta and off towards the Gibson Desert for the journey down the Great Central Road to the southwest and their final destination, Perth.

The route has several unsealed roads which will certainly test both drivers

and cars.

Teams will have red sand under their feet from night one, then bask in the glory of the Oodnadatta Track before fine dining with white tablecloths and the Field of Light dinner in Uluru.

Hospitality from indigenous communities on the Great Central Road will no doubt be one of many highlights of the trip.

“For a big section of the trip, just over 1000 kilometres, we won’t be able to get fuel so we’ll have to make sure we have plenty on board,” Stan said.

“We’re pretty confident the car will make it but if we have any trouble along the way there’ll be plenty of other teams to help us out.”

Next year’s rally will be the second for Stan, while for Greg it will be his first adventure.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Greg said. “I’m sure we’ll still be great mates afterwards!”

The pair is hoping to surpass the $12,000 Stan and his team raised in

the past and welcomes all donations, no matter the size, from those who are able to give.

“Greg and I are both very proud to be part of this event, raising money for Cancer Council,” Stan said.

“We’re looking forward to meeting some amazing people and going past some equally amazing landmarks. We’ll be preparing the car over the coming months to ensure we cross the finish line.”

Over the coming months Stan and Greg will be approaching local businesses, running raffles and other fundraising events, along with a planned barbecue at Bunnings early in the new year.

“We’re hoping the local community really gets behind us and helps us raise as much money as possible.”

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Hockey gets $1 million upgrade

WARRNAMBOOL is set to get a nationalstandard hockey pitch after the city council this week approved an $800,000 grant towards the project.

Hockey South West president Paul Dillon said he was “absolutely thrilled” with the allocation which will see the current, 17-year-old pitch replaced with a national-standard one – just one level below what is used for the Olympic Games.

“The council money, together with the $200,000 we have raised, will finally see this much-needed project come to fruition,” Dillon said.

“The actual tender amounted to just over $768,000 so any money leftover will go back into council coffers; but we’re actually hoping some of that can be used for improvements around the new pitch.”

Dillon is confident the new pitch will enable Warrnambool to attract high level competitions including the Victorian premier league and even Hockey One national league matches.

“Once the new pitch is complete, we’ll be aiming to attract and host those high level games which will be great for the community and great for the sport at a local level,” Dillon said. Dillon said he was excited that Polytan had been allocated the tender as the company was responsible for the installation of 11 pitches used in various Olympic Games, including the one in Paris for 2024.

“Ours won’t be exactly the same as the Paris pitch but to my knowledge it will be just one level down; so certainly very close to it.

“We will hand over access to the facility from next Monday and it’s anticipated the project will be complete by February 13.”

The completion date allowed for a break in work over the Christmas period.

Dillon paid credit to the work of not only the current committee at South West Hockey but also those in previous years who had worked hard, raised and saved money for the new pitch.

He also thanked the various philanthropic trusts who had been approached and contributed towards the cost of the new pitch.

“Thankfully we were successful in our approach to several philanthropic trusts in our region over the last 12 months and we are very grateful for their support and contributions,” Dillon said.

“This is a council asset so it’s also pleasing to see council approve financial support. While we have raised the money needed for the new pitch our work is far from over; we still need to keep raising money for ongoing operational costs such as equipment, uniforms, lease payments that type of thing.”

Dillon said while the current pitch had “held up well” it was

only a matter of time before it began to deteriorate.

“And that deterioration could be quite rapid once it started so it’s pleasing to see the current pitch will be replaced now, rather than down the track when it could become dangerous and not playable.”

The hockey pitch is currently being used up to four times a week for training and games, as well as for school clinics and tournaments at various times.

“Hockey is a sport that is certainly growing in our district, which is pleasing, and to have a new pitch of such a high standard will only continue to attract even more interest,” Dillon said.

This year Hockey South West has around 370 members which includes almost 300 players of various ages.

“It’s certainly a well-used facility. Our junior numbers have grown 58 per cent this year compared to last, which is tracking in the right direction, and I’m confident the new pitch will create even further excitement.”

To date, more than 100 school clinics have been held at the facility this year, along with several interschool carnivals for School Sports Victoria.

And close to 2000 students have visited the centre in 2023. “Our hockey centre is right next to the Reid Oval and the new pitch will complement the standard already set in the sporting precinct. It’s something the entire community can be proud of.”

Firefighters conquer 28 floors

LIEUTENANTS Sue

Rondeau and Dan Deans know how to take one step at a time to conquer a challenge.

The pair, both members of the Winslow and Yarpturk Fire Brigade, joined more than 700 firefighters from across the country last weekend and conquered 28 floors of the Crown Metropol Hotel.

Carrying 25 kilograms of kit on their backs, the eager firefighters climbed 476 stairs to make it to the top of the building – and all in the name of charity.

Last Saturday’s 10th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb was once again held in honour of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.

Since the event began, it has become a popular fundraiser for various charities to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of mental health issues like depression, post-

traumatic stress injury and suicide; especially for those within the emergency service and Defence communities.

Funds raised go towards Lifeline, the 000Foundation and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation to support research, education and real treatments for those suffering from cancer.

“I was absolutely blown away by the sight of hundreds of firefighters, fully geared up, lining up to make their way to the top,” Sue said.

“Carrying 25 kilos also added to the challenge but I was well prepared having done quite a lot of training leading up to this, and I was absolutely thrilled with how I went.

“I was aiming to get to the finish line in under 20 minutes and I made it in 10 minutes 42 seconds. It really was a terrific day.”

To date, Sue believes more than $630,000 has already been raised this year and donations are open until the end of this month.

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

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

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

Despite admitting to not being a fan of steps, fellow volunteer Dan Deans said the challenge was more of a mind game than a physical test.

Prior to the day, Dan said it wasn’t the 25-kilo pack that worried him, but more the weight of the boots with every step taken.

Dan finished the climb in an impressive seven minutes 19 seconds.

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

Unemployment rates fall

REGIONAL unemployment in Victoria has fallen as jobs continue to grow in towns and cities across the state.

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows Victoria’s regional unemployment rate fell to 2.4 per cent in July – the lowest in the country and the lowest mark in the state’s history.

Unemployment has fallen to 1.7 per cent in Warrnambool and the south west, well below the national regional unemployment rate which stands at 3.3 per cent.

Treasurer Tim Pallas said Victoria was poised to experience further economic growth moving forward.

“Jobs creates connection and confidence for workers and the community – it’s a credit to all Victorians that the labour market is so buoyant,” he said.

“Record high regional jobs and record low unemployment is a great combination and the outlook is positive.”

More than 8000 jobs were created in regional areas last month, with the total number of people in work in the regions reaching 864,000.

More than 205,000 regional jobs have been created since Labor formed government in 2014, when the regional jobless rate was more than twice the current rate.

The labour market overall has seen 3.65 million Victorians are in work and Victoria leads the nation in jobs created last month, over the past year and since November 2014.

More than 500,000 Victorians have secured a job since the September 2020 height of the pandemic, representing 140,000 more jobs than the next best performer.

Victorian wages jumped by 0.7 per cent in the June quarter and 3.6 per cent over the year – the highest annual growth since 2011 – providing a boost to family budgets.

Victoria’s economic outlook is strongest of all the states according to Deloitte Access Economics, which forecasts the economy will grow by a nation-leading 3.1 per cent over the next two years.

The most recent ABS growth data shows Victoria’s state final demand grew by 0.7 per cent in the first quarter of the year, higher than the national average and the second highest of any state.

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Winslow and Yarpturk Fire Brigade members Sue Rondea and Dan Deans joined hundreds of firefighters from across the country to take on the 2023 Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. 2023E

Spotlight on Port Fairy

Where creativity flows

WHEN it comes to fabric yarn and all things quilting, Port Fairy Textiles is the place to visit.

Conveniently open from 10am seven days a week, this busy Sackville Street store is the pride and joy of owner Rachel Lemke.

Rachel is supported by some wonderfully creative staff, including Fran and Meredith, along with family members Jeremy, Lynne and Sue.

When it comes to quilting, Rachel is happy to share her knowledge and experience.

After an introduction into quilting from her mother, Rachel spent several years in the USA where quilt making is almost a national sport.

“My time overseas gave me the opportunity to get a broader understanding of quilting crafts,” Rachel said.

Learning business and quilting techniques from the inspirational Shannon Brinkley, a quilt/fabric designer, author and national speaker and teacher based in Leesburg, Virginia USA, helped to direct the business into a vibrant and creative space.

“It seemed natural to bring the yarn, embroidery and other textiles crafts into the shop and so Port Fairy Textiles opened in December 2021,” Rachel said.

Port Fairy Textiles is your local fabric yarn and quilting store, with a comprehensive web store which supports the wider region and visitors.

The business offers a wide selection of high-quality quilting cotton fabrics by Australian and international designers, cotton linen and linen fabric, plus a large selection of accessories for sewing and quilting, including patterns and notions.

“Our yarns are from Australia and overseas and are suitable for knitting, crochet, and weaving, plus we have the necessary tools for yarn crafts,” Rachel said.

“We carry a variety of silk, wool and cotton embroidery threads, needlecraft kits, and the necessary accessories for an assortment of needlecrafts.”

A visit to Port Fairy Textiles also offers the opportunity for engagement with other makers through group gatherings, classes and demonstrations, and hopefully in the future, celebrity visits.

“We aim to showcase the talents of our community crafters, inspire with knowledge from the professionals, and we seek to engage new (young and old) participants to textile crafts.”

Port Fairy Textiles is a vibrant, engaging, and motivating store at shop 1/42 Sackville Street Port Fairy.

“Since opening we have been inspired and humbled by the support of our local and wider community, and visitors to the region,” Rachel said.

On your next visit to Port Fairy drop by Port Fairy Textiles and say hi to the team.

For more information they can be contacted on 0493 289 375 or visit their website www.portfairytextiles.com.au

Owner of Port Fairy Textiles, Rachel Lemke, welcomes visitors to her Sackville Street store.

Spotlight on Port Fairy

Literary weekend for all

LITERACY lovers of all ages are encouraged to head to Port Fairy this weekend for the annual Port Fairy Literary Weekend. With a jam-packed program of events, volunteers have been working hard behind the scenes to offer a range of workshops and discussions with several successful authors.

The program will kick off at the Reardon Theatre at 7.30pm tonight (Friday) with renown social anthropologist and author Hugh Mackay, who will open the festival with a talk about Kindness.

This will be followed at 8.30pm by author and actor Jayne Tuttle who will present her astonishing oneperson stage play, Paris or Die.

Tomorrow’s events will start at 10am with a free

KOROIT’S Alister Lumsden has been named zone chairman for Lions for the next 12 months.

The zone takes in the Lions clubs of Port Fairy-Belfast, Koroit, Warrnambool and Macarthur.

This year Terang and Mortlake clubs have also joined the zone.

As the vital link between zone clubs and the district cabinet, Alister will conduct his first meeting of zone clubs at Mortlake next week.

With each participating club providing an overview of the activities and achievements since the previous meeting, the zone gatherings are the venue for sharing ideas with and providing assistance to other clubs.

Both Warrnambool and Port Fairy, having already hosted district Lion conventions, readily acknowledge their success to the input and assistance they have received from their neighbouring zone clubs.

The zone has also conducted important zone-wide projects such as assistance to the Warrnambool Development School, the Hart Walker program, Youth of the Year, disaster assistance, and a number of environmental programs.

Our local zone has also become renown for its unique annual tail-twist competition where club tail-twisters pit their humour against each other to win the annual tail-twist trophy, also unique. It has been a quiet period for Lions

children’s session in the Port Fairy library with Andrea Rowe and Olivia Coates.

This will be followed by writing workshops, short story showcases and other activities throughout the day.

The library will also host sessions on Sunday including a Wylah trading card design workshop with Richard Pritchard and Jordan Gould – the creators of ‘Whylah the Koorie Warrior.’

The Port Fairy Literary Weekend has been organised by a band of volunteers who paid thanks to the Port Fairy Film Society, the Port Fairy Library and The Merrijig Inn.

For more information on all the weekend’s activities head to www.portfairyliteraryweekend.com.au

clubs, with many members dodging the local winter, but they are still conducting many activities.

This includes the Warrnambool club with its very successful eye health program in schools and the recent visit to its district of the Lions skin test facility.

Warrnambool Lions also recently held one of the famous Bunnings barbecues.

Koroit’s barbecue shelter is near completion and a great asset to the local railway community precinct which is

already a wonderful example of a Lions club initiative.

Port Fairy Belfast this week will launch its famous Art Show project which not only helps the club’s fundraising efforts but provides an outstanding cultural event shared by both artists and visitors. Entry forms will be distributed shortly for the show which will take place in January.

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Mortlake-born-and-raised author Andrea Rowe has been touring the south west this week as she launches her latest book, Sunday Skating. 2023D

INSPIRED by her childhood adventures in the south west, author Andrea Rowe is in the midst of a whirlwind homecoming. The award-winning children’s author was born and raised in Mortlake before spending her formative years of primary education in Warrnambool and Port Fairy.

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She was back in the region this week to celebrate the launch of her latest book, Sunday Skating

Ms Rowe spent Wednesday hosting readings and signings in Koroit and Warrnambool before preparing for a free community event in Port Fairy this weekend.

Ms Rowe, who now lives in the Mornington Peninsula, said there was

no place like home.

“We all have a place we go back to,” she said.

“The moment I see the stony rises, I know I’m heading home.”

Ms Rowe said she was excited to bring the launch of Sunday Skating to the south west as the book, much as with most of her writing, was based on experiences she had growing up in the region.

The first book in the series, Jetty Jumping, encompassed the “pivotal memory” of hanging out at wharfs and jetties in costal communities.

Sunday Skating follows on with the same feelings of youthful freedoms enjoyed in rural communities; which she said was inspired by the story of her childhood.

“I love coming back to my childhood because I have such visceral memories of first-time experiences,” Ms Rowe said.

“It’s interesting how this area, and growing up, has informed so much of my writing.

growing up in the south west; we were free to roam and kids still have that to a degree in regional areas.”

Sunday Skating has enjoyed early success despite only being released last week, with the publishing rights having been sold in the United States and rave reviews from avid readers flowing in.

“It’s a book about believing in yourself and your abilities, and being brave,” Ms Rowe said.

“What I like to write with most of my kids’ books is about tapping in to your skills but also supporting each other.

“The difference with Sunday skating is it’s a girl skater crew supporting a young boy, so it flips that gender element to show the strengths of girls in their abilities; which has been really well received by so many families.

“I’ve got another book in two months called ‘In the rock pool’ which is a board book which has tapped in to the world of exploring rock pools in Port Fairy and Warrnambool growing up.”

It is with mixed emotions that Dr Cameron McPherson and Linda (pictured) have announced the closure of the Shearwater Medical Clinic in Port Fairy.

Their final day consulting at the clinic will be Wednesday September 13. The difficult decision was relayed to patients in mid-August.

The decision to close was made primarily due to the difficulty of sustaining a small General Practice medical clinic, which is exacerbated with less GP’s moving to rural areas.

We have been very fortunate to have had the support of the Port Fairy and surrounding community, and Moyne Health Services throughout our time at Shearwater Medical Clinic. We want to thank everyone for their support and understanding”, Dr McPherson said.

Dr Shen Lu has enjoyed his time at Shearwater Medical Clinic and thanks the community for their warm welcome. He will be returning to Queensland to be closer to family.

Determined to continue to provide healthcare to their patients, Dr McPherson and Linda also announced that they will commence consulting at the King Street Medical Clinic in Warrnambool from October 16.

This provides the opportunity for patients to have continuity of care with their current provider should they choose.

“We value the relationships we have built and would be honoured to continue those relationships” said Linda McPherson.

To contact Shearwater Medical Clinic to ensure adequate measures are in place during the transition period.

“We will be taking a short break to complete the move, and wish to ensure our patients are well placed to have their healthcare needs met over this period” Dr McPherson said.

Appointments for consultations at the King Street Medical Clinic with the practitioners from October 16 can be made online at https://kingstreetmedical.com.au/

“I’ve begun work on a third book in the series which taps in to making cubby houses and forts in the bush. Lots of my books engage with kids in the outdoors, doing their thing, being in charge of making their decisions and having their own agency. I think that comes back to

Ms Rowe will also be joined by Rob McDonald and Olivia Coates to host a free community event at the Port Fairy Library on Saturday as part of the Port Fairy Literary Weekend from 10am. To register visit www. portfairyliteraryweekend.com.au.

Students look to space

A GROUP of talented Nullawarre District Primary School students are hoping for community support in their quest to get to Sydney.

The five students have taken part in this year’s Arludo National Game Design Challenge and have been named in the top 20 nation-wide.

The competition has been embraced by year six students Jhon, Onyx, Annabel, Annabelle and Harry (year five) who have worked hard throughout their recess and lunch breaks, along with some classroom time, to design a video game that will help other children learn all about space.

The Nullawarre team – named ‘Team Rusty-Anchor’ – designed a game called Photon Phinder.

“We believe Photon Phinder should become a mobile game because it will teach people science ideas about space and astronomy like gravitational pull from planets, black holes and stars as well as what you can find in space like meteor fields and random space junk that would reflect sunlight,” their entry read.

The event has been presented by Arludo, an Australian company that creates video games to engage and inspire students to help them understand and use science in their

lives.

The students recently submitted their game design and have been shortlisted.

They now need as many votes as possible to ensure they finish in the top 10, which will then provide them the opportunity to travel to Sydney

where they would work with scientists and attend a gala ceremony.

To vote, simply head to https:// arludo.com/gdc2023.

What’s on

Friday, September 8 - Sunday, September 10

Port Fairy Literary Weekend

Friday, September 15

The Star of the West

Sydney Hot Shots Male Review

Saturday, September 16

Dukes Commercial Hotel, Koroit

Glenn Kelly

Tuesday, September 19 – Thursday, September 21

Warrnambool RSL

Build a balloon garden (for kids)

11.30am – 2pm

Sunday, September 24

Cally Hotel, Warrnambool

Live music 4pm-7pm on Sunday, Sept. 24

Live music every Tuesday and Saturday from 8.30pm

Saturday, September 30

Warrnambool RSL

Drag Bingo

Friday, September 8, 15, 22 and 29

Noodledoof, Koroit

Board game nights and food van

Every Saturday:

The Sentinel, Port Fairy

Live music from 8.30pm

For your chance to go in the draw to WIN a VIP Entry (double pass) which includes an exclusive pre-show meet and greet photo opportunity with the cast and a glass of bubbly on arrival, call the Warrnambool Weekly office on 5593 1888. Winner notified by phone next Monday, September 11.

Entertainment for all ages

AS the weather begins to improve and the days get longer, now is the perfect time to get out and about and enjoy all that the western district has on offer.

Whether you enjoy a casual stroll and picnic in the botanic gardens, a live show at the Lighthouse Theatre or are brave enough to plunge into the ocean for a quick dip, there is plenty to see and do.

Located in the heart of the Warrnambool CBD, The Lighthouse Theatre showcases the very best in theatre, dance, music, cabaret and comedy with a range of shows to suit a variety of ages.

The ever-changing program at The Lighthouse Theatre includes productions by local and visiting artists.

Among the current list of shows on offer are ‘Rhythms of Ireland’ which can be seen next Tuesday, September 12 and ‘The Elvis and Buddy Show’ which will take to the stage next Friday, September 15.

And with school holidays fast approaching, now is the time to plan some activities for youngsters.

Among those sure to be a hit at the theatre will be the ‘Emma Memma Twirly Tour’ on Saturday September 16.

Emma Memma will be touring in her Butterfly Bus with her friends Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly and Waffles the Wombat and will present a show that will have youngsters enthralled.

And for adults looking for some great entertainment this month make sure you head to The Star of the West in Port Fairy next Friday, September 15.

Grab some friends and head to this iconic pub for a great night of fun and laughs with The Sydney Hot Shots.

This male review show will take to the stage from 8pm-10pm, offering two hours of non-stop action-packed entertainment from some of the sexiest guys direct from Sydney.

The ultimate lady’s night out, complete with high-powered dance routines, spectacular lighting and fabulous costumes.

This show will have you blushing and laughing all night long so leave your worries at the door and have some fun.

And if this show is not on your agenda then The Star of the West is also the perfect venue for a great meal and a few drinks with family and friends – or the ideal place to watch the footy finals.

For live music on a Saturday night, The Sentinel (also in Port Fairy) comes alive each weekend from 8.30pm.

Acoustic duo Pyper and Dylan will be playing from 8.30pm this Saturday, entertaining patrons with some great background music.

The Sentinel will also be open from 10am on AFL grand final day, offering a drinks package from siren to siren, along with an American barbecue menu – a feast fit for a king.

With so much on offer across the district, locals and visitors to the region are spoilt for choice.

Initiative promotes ‘job readiness’

AFTER years of lockdowns and restrictions, life is slowly returning to pre-COVID conditions.

Workers are returning to offices, businesses are slowly recovering from financial constraints and foot traffic is returning to local streets.

Workers are returning to offices, businesses are slowly recovering from financial constraints and foot traffic is returning to local streets.

But while business is making the slow road to recovery, many are finding themselves searching for staff to fill shifts to keep the doors open.

It appears there are lots of employment opportunities on offer locally but many vacancies remain unfilled.

“We are hearing from the business sector that they are struggling to find workers; we’re hoping to fill a big gap in the market,” Kim Watts, manager of the youth opportunities team at Brophy said.

Kim and her team recently launched a new program, titled YouThrive, which aims to help young people living with a disability become ‘job ready.’

“YouThrive is all about providing these young people, between the ages of 15 and 25, with the skills needed to enter or re-enter the workforce,” Kim said.

“We believe there’s a big gap in the job market and we’re working to fill that through this initiative.

“We are supporting young people who have an NDIS plan and helping them to kick some of their life goals.”

YouThrive complements Brophy’s current offerings at the Warrnambool-based business, Tasty Plate, which gives young people on-the-job training in the food industry.

“Tasty Plate is a real success story not just for our organisation but for the young people involved,” Ben Clegg, employment engagement lead with Brophy said.

“It offers training and skill development in a typical commercial hospitality catering setting. The skills gained are transferable to everyday life.”

The team at Tasty Plate includes experienced chefs, kitchen attendants and front-of-house staff who are also qualified disability support workers.

“Tasty Plate is a huge success and a program we’re very proud of,” Ben said.

“We believe this latest initiative, YouThrive, will be an extension of that.”

The youth opportunities team at Brophy is now

WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB

working hard with young people living with disabilities to ensure they have the skills needed to enter the workforce while also matching those skills with those needed by potential employers.

“We’re finding that not only is there a gap in the employment market but there is also a very real gap in choice for these young people,” Kim said.

“For example, we had a young person working in hospitality who wasn’t really enjoying the role and had previous experience in admin work so we worked with them to build their confidence and approached a local business for some work experience – what began as a one day a week placement has led on a pathway to paid employment.”

Working with young people with a disability is both challenging and rewarding for the team at Brophy and

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

RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Thursday, Sept 4 results:

1 66.07% L Newton-Tabrett - Janet Attrill

2 57.74% Players 72 And 73

3 55.36% Kathy Hilder - Dennis Hilder

4 47.62% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

4 47.62% Joan Malikoff - Anne Serra

they go to great lengths to ensure they not only provide the skills needed to be ‘job ready’ but also focus on everyday life skills.

“These young people have the capacity to work, some just need some help to discover their full potential,” Kim said.

“But not every disability can be seen and we’re very mindful of that. These young people we work with face many barriers and challenges but it’s all about breaking down those barriers and helping them live an independent, rewarding and fulfilling life.”

The team at Brophy are eager to hear from anyone who believes they may be eligible for the YouThrive program, or know someone who would benefit from the program, to give them a call at the Warrnambool office on 5561 8888.

Last Monday’s results: NORTH-SOUTH

1 67.08% Linda Picone - John Sarena

2 57.50% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

3 49.17% Tony Plevier - Pamela Roche

3 49.17% Paula Hillis - Aileen Park

EAST-WEST

1 55.83% Cheryl Payton Todd - K. French

2 55.42% Player 68 - Anne Smith

3 52.08% Penny Thomas - Janet Attrill

Last Wednesday’s results:

1 61.81% Noel Howard - Kathleen French

2 59.72% Rebecca & Michael Lines-Kelly

3 56.94% Jan Cooke - Peter Cooke

4 54.17% Paula Hillis - Tony Plevier

new range of high-quality silage inoculants designed to drive quick and proper fermentation

Brophy’s Matilda Ryan, Ben Clegg and Kim Watts are eager to work with young people living with a disability to help them become ‘job ready.’ 2023D

Referendum date announced

PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice Referendum will be held on Saturday, October 14.

The referendum will ask Australians:

A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?

If the referendum is successful, the proposed alteration to the constitution will involve one recognition and three ensuing provisions.

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

i. There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

ii. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and

iii. The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

Mr Albanese said the proposed alteration was “pretty clear and pretty straightforward”.

“Recognition. Listening to advice. Parliament continuing as decision-maker,” he said.

“That is the clear, positive and practical request from Indigenous Australians.

“That is the hand out asking us, non-Indigenous Australia, to just grasp that hand of friendship.

“And that’s what we can vote Yes for.”

Mr Albanese said it was time to write the next chapter in Australia’s history, stating the nation was at its best when willing to be progressive.

“In the history of our great nation, the wonderful acts of national progress and the great advances in fairness have always required hard work,” he said.

“There were arguments here, when South Australia, something they are very proud of and should be, led the world in giving women the right to vote.

“There were arguments made against Federation and the minimum wage, Medicare and multiculturalism. And before the 1967 referendum, before Vincent Lingiari, before Mabo, before the Apology.

“But the great story of our country, through the generations, is that Australians come together to answer these calls for change. We rise to the moment.”

Career insight at Lochard

AROUND 70 female secondary students from schools across Warrnambool, Timboon and Mortlake got a unique ‘up-close’ look at the careers available in the energy industry at Lochard Energy’s Student Open Day.

The open day, held on Monday, September 4, was organised in partnership with the Neil Porter Legacy (NPL) and South West TAFE to provide the students with exposure to future career options they students might have not yet considered.

“The NPL believes students need to get out of the classroom and experience different workplaces that match their interests,” NPL representative Matt Porter said. “They must talk to employers and employees, see workplaces, ask questions and understand how their classroom learning can be used in real-life situations,” he said.

“We can’t thank Lochard Energy enough for opening their doors and giving these female students this opportunity.

“These young ladies will see women working at all levels in this industry and they’ll see what’s possible and be able to make informed career-based decisions.”

The open day included a panel discussion with key experts from Lochard, industry workshops, a tour of the site and a barbecue lunch where students could mix with Lochard employees, ask questions and get a better understanding of the industry.

“There are so many different roles in this industry and the work is interesting, varied and evolving as we look to support the transition to renewables, so it makes a really great career choice for anyone but particularly for those in the south west region with the Iona Gas Storage Facility right here in Port Campbell,” said Lochard Energy chief executive officer Anthony Fowler.

“We have some exceptionally skilled and experienced women in management and technical roles at Lochard but it’s no secret that historically there has been fewer women in this industry and we really want to encourage more females to consider it as a career option.”

Proposed land tax not welcome

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has expressed disappointment in the Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into stamp duty, which recommended Victoria should introduce a new broad-based land tax.

VFF president Emma Germano said farmers want to see stamp duty reform, but do not support any new taxes on farmland.

“The VFF acknowledges the need for tax reform and has been a staunch advocate for the abolition of stamp duty,” she said.

“Removing this outdated tax is needed to support economic development and to especially help young farmers seeking to buy their first property.”

Ms Germano said the VFF has consistently said the replacement should not come in the form of a broadbased land tax that could apply to primary production land.

“We know land taxes have a disproportionate impact on farm businesses,” she said.

“This point was backed up by the Victorian Treasury in its evidence to the inquiry.

“I am pleased the VFF’s evidence about introducing a land tax on farmland is contained in the inquiry’s report.

“This is an important warning

to government over the negative consequences that would come from a new tax on farms.”

Ms Germano said the VFF’s alternative plan which would see stamp duty replaced through changes to federal taxation received support from the inquiry.

“We are encouraged to see our proposal to replace stamp duty through an expansion of the GST received support from the Parliamentary Inquiry,” she said.

“This approach aligns with our vision of a fairer and more sustainable tax system that doesn’t jeopardise the future of Victorian agriculture.”

Ms Germano said the VFF was disappointed the inquiry failed to engage with the impact of stamp duty on young farmers.

“We’re disappointed the inquiry ignored issues concerning young farmers and the need to increase young farmer stamp duty concessions,” she said.

“Instead, the report focusses on concessions for first home buyers and doesn’t look at the effects of stamp duty on the economy holistically.”

Ms Germano called on decision makers to heed the VFF’s warnings in looking at stamp duty reform.

“We call on the Victorian Parliament to carefully consider the potential consequences of implementing a broadbased land tax on primary production land and to explore alternative avenues for stamp duty reform,” she said.

Your chance to shine

THE Warrnambool FReeZA Crew are encouraging local up-and-coming performers to check out two opportunities to take centre stage.

An ‘Open Mic Night’ will be held on Thursday, September 28 at the Mozart Hall, while the Warrnambool Showdown on Friday October 27 will act as a curtain-raiser for Warrnambool Show.

The Open Mic Night is for musicians, comedians, poets, dancers and any other performers aged between 12 and 25 years.

Performers need to register by next Wednesday, September 13, with the show to also include performances by Gabby Steel and Michael Ferguson. This event forms part of Youth Fest and is funded through the state government’s FReeZA funding. To find out about other Youth Fest events head to whatson.warrnambool.vic.gov.au.

The Warrnambool Showdown is open to emerging musicians of any age.

Artists need to submit a video or demo track by October 9.

Eight finalists will be chosen to perform at the Warrnambool Showdown.

All eight finalists will receive mentoring by established musicians and other music industry professionals.

Warrnambool FReeZA crew member Dylan Patterson said that if you don’t have a lot of experience on stage, the Open Mic Night and the Warrnambool Showdown are the perfect opportunity to put yourself out there.

“It’s a safe space, so it’s a good way to play for maybe the first time in front of people or in front of people you don’t know, and it’s potentially a larger audience than what you would normally do, so it’s a good first step as an emerging performer to start to build up your confidence,” he said.

“It’s an easy way to get yourself heard and get your name out there as a performer for free.

“With it being run through FReeZA, we provide all the PA equipment and do all of the stage setup, so participants don’t have to worry about providing any

gear. We organise everything and they can just focus on playing their best.

“There are some really good regular musicians that play around Warrnambool but there are also lots of undiscovered, talented people who are incredible, but they just haven’t had the chance for people to hear them.”

Dylan said working to organise two live events was also a great experience for the FReeZA crew.

“There’s a lot of planning that goes into it that a lot of people don’t see because it’s behind the scenes,” he said.

“There’s lots of different jobs that people don’t realise exist because they can’t see them, so working on the FReeZA crew offers the chance to experience what goes into planning and executing a music event.”

For more information and to register for either or both events, visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/freeza.

Local GUIDE TV

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30Seven Morning News [s]

12:00Movie: “Cheerleader Abduction” (AKA ‘A Secret To Keep’) (M) (’20)

Stars: Jerni Stewart, Kristen Harris, Sarah Constible, Djouliet Amara, Hazel Wallace

2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s]

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

4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]

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

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s]

7:30 AFL: Finals: Week 1: Qualifying Final: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s]

10:30AFL: Post Game [s]

11:00Armchair Experts (M) [s]

6:00 Today [s]

9:00 Today Extra [s]

11:30NINE’s Morning News [s]

12:00Movie: “Heart Of The Manor” (G) (’21) Stars: Ashlynn Yennie

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 NRL: Broncos v Storm *Live* From Suncorp Stadium [s]

9:45 NRL: Post Match [s]

10:30Movie: “The Enforcer” (M l,n,s,v) (’76) – Dirty Harry must foil a terrorist organisation made up of disgruntled Vietnam veterans. Stars: Clint Eastwood, Tyne Daly

Mastermind Australia (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 South America With Simon Reeve: The Guiana Shield (PG)

[s]

12:55rage (MA15+) [s]

12:00Reverie: Point Of Origin (M v) [s] –The team must race against the clock when one of them is kidnapped, and Onira-Tech is at risk of being destroyed.

1:00 Home Shopping

12:30Movie: “Slayground” (M) (’83) Stars: Peter Coyote, Mel Smith

2:20 It’s All Greek To Me [s]

2:50 9Honey

Shipping Wars

(PG) 4:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars

(PG) 7:00 Friday Countdown 7:30 Movie:

“A Star Is Born” (M) (’18) Stars: Bradley Cooper 10:15 Movie: “Payback” (MA15+)

(’99) Stars: Mel Gibson

3:00 MacGyver (PG) 4:00 Family Ties (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeanie 6:00 Movie: “Sherlock Gnomes” (G) (’18) Stars: Johnny Depp 7:40 Movie: “The Secret Life Of Pets” (G) (’16) Stars: Kevin Hart 9:25

8:40 Ancient Egypt - Chronicles Of An Empire: Gods And Kings (M) (In English/ German)

9:40 Tony Robinson - The Thames At Night (M) 10:35SBS World News Late 11:05Vise Le Coeur (M) (In French)

“Passione” (PG) (’10)

John Turturro (In English/ Italian)

Movie: “Fried Green Tomatoes” (PG) (’91) Stars: Kathy Bates

Movie: “My Left Foot” (M) (’89) Stars: Daniel DayLewis

“Red Riding: The Year Of Our Lord 1980” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Warren Clarke (In Korean)

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: The Dagger Club (M v) [s]

2:00 The Control Room (M l) [s]

2:55 Landline [s]

3:40 Secrets Of The Museum [s]

4:30 Restoration Australia: St Martins (PG) [s]

5:25 Matt Okine Is Going To Die [s]

6:30 Kitchen Cabinet: Lidia Thorpe [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 Grantchester (M) [s] – Will ends up battered and bruised in the middle of nowhere and is taken in by a local policeman.

8:20 Vera: The Deer Hunters (PG) [s]

9:50 Bay Of Fires: Bay Of Fires (M) [s]

10:45You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s]

11:15rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

5:00 rage (MA15+) [s]

ABC COMEDY (22)

3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s

Dinosaur Adventures 4:25 Brave Bunnies

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:10

Interstellar Ella 6:30 Pfffirates 7:05

Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:30 Spicks

And Specks 8:30 Whose Line Is It

Anyway? (PG) 8:55 Wil Anderson: Wilogical (MA15+)

4:05 The Penguins Of Madagascar 4:40 Jade

Armor 5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of

Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:25 The Next Step 6:00 The PM’s Daughter (PG) 6:50

Bad Nature 7:00 Deadly Predators (PG)

7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Kong:

King Of The Apes (PG) 8:20 Teenage

Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

6:00 Sunrise [s] – Wake up to a better breakfast with Samantha Armytage and David Koch.

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] – Wake up to a better breakfast with Matt Doran and Monique Wright, for all the latest entertainment, news, sport and weather.

10:00The Morning Show (PG) [s] – Join Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies each morning for a variety of segments on the latest news, entertainment and other hot topics.

12:00VFL: Finals: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] 3:00 AFL: Finals: Week 1: Qualifying

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]

1:30 Garden Gurus Moments [s]

1:35 The Block: Bathroom/ Powder Room Reveal (PG) [s]

3:15 NRL: Panthers v Warriors *Live* From BlueBet Stadium [s]

6:00 NINE News Saturday [s]

7:00 NRL: Sharks v Roosters *Live* From PointsBet Stadium [s]

9:45 NRL: Post Match [s]

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/ The Valley *Live*

5:30 Animal SOS Australia (PG) 6:00

Gold Coast Ocean Rescue (PG) 6:30

Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30

Greatest Escapes To The Country 10:30

The Great Outdoors (PG) 11:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG)

4:00 Counting Cars (PG)

4:30 Hustle & Tow (PG)

5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 AFL: Pre

Game 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s

Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Fantastic

Beasts And Where To Find Them” (PG)

(’16) Stars: Eddie Redmayne 10:10

Movie: “The Scorpion King” (M v) (’02)

Stars: Dwayne Johnson

11:30 NRL: Women’s Premiership: Tigers v Broncos *Live* 1:30 NRL: Women’s

1:00 Surfing Australia TV 2:00

SpeedSeries 5:00 Movie:

“Superman II” (PG) (’80) Stars: Christopher Reeve 7:30 Movie: “The Lord Of The Rings: The Two TowersPart One” (M v) (’02) Stars: Elijah Wood

11:10 Dominion (MA15+) 12:05 Grimm (MA15+) 1:05 Love After Lockup (M s)

2:00 100,000 Tenants And Counting (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 9:00

The Offroad Adventure

Show 10:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:00

Escape Fishing With ET 12:30 Jake And

The Fatman (PG) 1:30 JAG (PG) 2:30

Pooches At Play (PG) 3:00 Tough Tested (PG) 4:00 JAG (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30

JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 48 Hours (M)

7:00

8:00 Worldwatch

10:05 The Bee Whisperer: Yankee Bees (PG)

11:00Curious Traveller: Curious Vienna/ Curious Yorkshire

12:00Worldwatch

2:00 Saved By A Stranger (PG)

4:00 Trail Towns: Great Vic Bike Ride (Part 1) (PG)

4:30 Cycling: La Vuelta Highlights

5:30 Don’t Forget Us (In Arabic)

5:40 Secret Nazi Bases (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo: Pajinka, Broome, Sunraysia (PG)

8:30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: The Day We’d Always Dreaded (M)

9:25 Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Taiwan (PG)

10:15Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: The 1950’s (M)

11:059/11 Kids (M)

12:35Children Of 9/11: Our Story (PG)

SBS

(PG) 6:40 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life (PG)

7:50 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:45 Cycling: La Vuelta: Stage 14 *Live* 1:50 The Story Of Blue (Da Ba Dee) (M l)

AFL

3:00 AFL Women’s: Round 2: Essendon v St Kilda *Live* From Windy Hill [s] – The Bombers faceoff against the Saints, live and free from Windy Hill.

5:00 Seven News At 5 [s]

5:30 Sydney Weekender [s]

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 The Voice: The Battles (Part 1) (PG) [s]

Program To

Be

ABC COMEDY (22) 12:00 Escape To The Country

The Great Outdoors (PG) 2:00 DVine Living (PG)

2:30 Discover With RAA Travel 3:00 The Bowls Show 4:00 My Greek Odyssey

(PG) 5:00 The Great Outdoors (PG) 6:00

11:30 NRL Women’s: Cowboys v Raiders *Live*

1:20 NRL Women’s: Titans v Eels *Live*

3:15 Explore 3:20 Iconic Australia 4:30

Movie: “Beachhead” (PG) (’54) Stars: Tony Curtis 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30

6:00 Friends (PG) 10:30

TBA 11:40 Friends (PG)

12:40 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 2:00

Friends (PG) 4:00 The Traitors (PG) 5:10

The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Thank God You’re Here

4:00 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:30 E-Sports Revolution (PG)

5:30 United We Drive (PG)

7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 You Can’t Ask That (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love - Autism (M l)

4:05 The Penguins Of Madagascar 4:40 Jade

Armor 5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:25 The Next Step 6:00 Malory Towers 6:30

Silverpoint 7:00 Deadly Predators 7:35

The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Kong: King Of The Apes (PG) 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 8:45 Supernatural Academy

Escape To The Country 7:00 Kath & Kim

(PG) 9:10 Mrs. Brown’s Boys (M) 10:20 Disasters At Sea (PG)

Movie: “Rob Roy” (M s,v) (’95) Stars: Liam Neeson 11:20 Family Massacre (MA15+) 12:20 Instinct (MA15+)

(PG) 9:30 Two And A Half Men (PG)

9:15 Dark Side Of The Ring (MA15+) 12:00

September

ABC COMEDY (22)

3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures 4:25 Brave Bunnies

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:10 Interstellar Ella 6:30 Pfffirates 7:05

Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks And Specks

8:00 Universe With Brian Cox 9:00

George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:50

Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG)

4:05 Shaun The Sheep 4:20 The Penguins Of Madagascar 5:05 The Fairly OddParents

5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:05 Secret Life Of Boys 6:35

Operation Ouch! 7:00 Ace My Space

7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Kong: King Of The Apes (PG) 8:20 Teenage

Mutant Ninja Turtles 8:45 Dodo

1:00 World’s Most Secret Homes (PG) 2:00 Weekender

2:30 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 3:30 Under The Hammer (PG) 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country

6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG)

8:30 Endeavour (M v) 10:30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report (PG)

Seven’s Motorsport Classic 1:30 Rides Down

(PG) 2:30 Night Thunder 3:30 The

Corvette (PG) 4:30 Storage Wars

(PG) 5:00 American Restoration

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

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG)

12:55 The Young And

ABC COMEDY (22) 1:00 Escape To The Country

Creek To Coast 2:30 Air

Investigation: Special Report (PG)

Under The Hammer (PG) 4:00

Medical Emergency (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)

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG)

12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Explore 2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 3:00 Explore 3:10 Antiques Roadshow 3:40 Movie: “Tommy The Toreador” (G) (’59) Stars: Tommy Steele 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M l,v) 8:40 The Closer (M)

6:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 7:00 Becker (PG) 8:00

Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Becker (PG) 1:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00

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DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

YARDING 973 CHANGE 65 less

Mortlake agents yarded 970 cattle this week representing a few less than the previous market. A larger supply of manufacturing cattle came forward and a lift in quality in the trade cattle was on offer. Feeder interest was sound with a high percentage of suitable beef breeds and trade types purchased by feeder operators. The cow run had a good variety of beef and dairy types.

Most of the regular operators were present and not all were fully engaged on a yarding comprising 230 grown cattle, 360 trade and 370 cows. There was some urgency in todays market resulting in stronger sales with most grown and trade types being 10 to 20c/kg stronger in places, quality dependent, with manufacturing cattle lifting 10c/kg and heavy beef cows remaining firm. Medium weight and some lighter cows were 15 to 20c/kg stronger. A small number of vealers to the trade made to 344c/ kg. Trade steers and heifers sold between 280c and 330c/kg.

Grown cattle topped at 304c/kg with manufacturing steers selling from 210c to 296c/kg. Well presented beef cows sold from 200c to 265c/kg with the medium weights from 180c to 220c/kg. Dairy cows were generally in the 167c to 230c/kg range. Beef bulls sold to a top of 240c/kg. Market reporter. Chris. Agnew

RC & SR Atwell, ang, 644kg at 253¢, $1629.32; Weatherly Angus, ang, 652kg at 252¢, $1643.04.

BULLS: Ryan Pastoral, ang, 1795kg at 240¢, $3108.00.

BULLOCKS: Kent Family Trust, frsn x, 770kg at 260¢, $2002.00.

STEERS: G Place, frsn x, 504kg at 226¢, $1139.04; Kent Family Trust, lim x, 522kg at 260¢, $1357.20.

VEALERS: G Place, ang, 320kg at 344¢, $1100.80.

BULLOCKS: D & M Lumsden, ang, 598kg at 283¢, $1692.00.

TRADE STEERS: D & M Lumsden, ang, 523kg at 300¢, $1568.00; D & M Lumsden, ang, 450kg at 300¢, $1350.00.

TRADE HEIFERS: Soutih Boorook, ang, 625kg at 270¢, $1688.00.

BEEF COWS: Maxjem, ang, 756kg at 262¢, $1980.00; Maxjem, ang, 706kg at 262¢, $1851.00; Maxjem, ang, 628kg at 262¢, $1646.00.

HEFIERS: Eden Brows, lim x, 445kg at 280¢, $1246.00; Kent Family Trust, lim x, 522kg at 260¢, $1357.20; N Stewart, lim x, 361.7kg at 260¢, $940.42; Linkes, lim x, 502.5kg at 246¢, $1236.15.

COWS: WR McKenzie, ang x, 615.7kg at 245¢, $1508.47; Evans Farming, lim x, 630kg at 250¢, $1575.00; Burnie Banks, ang x, 545kg at 239¢, $1302.55; Sandy Point, ang x, 492.5kg at 237¢, $1167.23.

STEERS: Cooriemungle Ag, ang, 507kg at 310¢, $1574; Cooriemungle Ag, ang, 498kg at 310¢, $1545.

BULLOCKS: BM & LD Ross, ang, 518.6kg at 300¢, $1555.71; BM & LD Ross, ang, 628.3kg at 266¢, $1671.37; BM & LD Ross, ang, 581.7kg at 290¢, $1686.83; B & LD Ross, ang, 696.7kg at 265¢, $1846.17.

STEERS: Australian Ragtraders, ang x, 518kg at 243¢, $1260.29; Australian Ragtraders, ang x, 536.7kg at 247¢, $1325.57; D & M Holscher, ang, 632kg at 300¢, $1896.00; RC & SR Atwell, 492kg at 285¢, $1402.20.

HEFIERS: Paper Valley, s/hrn, 443.3kg at 275¢, $1219.17; RC & SR Atwell, 500.7kg at 277¢, $1386.98; Abecketts Creek Beef, ang x, 510.8kg at 257¢, $1312.84.

COWS: Southall Building, ang, 730kg at 255¢, $1861.50; J & H Frim, ang, 710kg at 253¢, $1796.30;

STEERS: Kirk, ang, 530kg at 305¢, $1616.50; Devon Road P’Ship, ang x, 530kg at 305¢, $1616.50; Freshwater P/L, ang, 515kg at 305¢, $1570.75; High View, ang x, 486kg at 285¢, $1385.10.

HEIFERS: Freshwatewr P/L, ang, 554kg at 268¢, $1484.72; I Kirk, ang, 520kg at 268¢, $1393.60.

HEIFERS: Cooriemungle Ag, sim, 361kg at 330¢, $1193; Cooriemungle Ag, sim, 335kg at 330¢, $1105; Cooriemungle Ag, sim, 382kg at 325¢, $1241; Cooriemungle Ag, sim, 386kg at 295¢, $1138.

COWS: Windarra Farms, ang, 535kg at 232¢, $1241; Hill Top Farming, ang x, 544kg at 228¢, $1240; M Scanlon, frsn, 562.5kg at 214¢, $1204.

BULLOCKS: A McConnell, hrfd, 722.5kg at 304¢, $2196.40; Kilmorey South, hrfd, 604kg at 280¢, $1691.20; GR & JE Wines, ang, 795kg at 274¢, $2178.30.

STEERS: Kilmorey South, m/grey, 486kg at 290¢, $1409.40; North Warrnambool Eagles, ang x, 578.3kg at 262¢, $1515.23; DF White, ang, 552.5kg at 260¢, $1436.50; Juve, ang, 552kg at 260¢, $1435.20.

VEALERS: Juve, ang, 400kg at 200¢, $800.00.

HEIFERS: Juve, ang, 630kg at 240¢, $1512.00.

COWS: Merri Farms, ang, 672kg at 245¢, $1646.40; Serena Downs Pastoral, frsn, 522.1kg at 216¢, $1127.83.

BULLS: Serena Downs Pastoral, ang, 772kg at 210¢, $1621.20; Serena Downs Pastoral, char, 860kg at 188¢, $1616.80.

STEERS: Glencairn, frsn, 462kg at 200¢, $942.00; N Simper, frsn, 460kg at 200¢, $920.00.

HEFIERS: GJ & EA Highland, ang x, 582kg at282¢, $1641.20; Murella PS, m/grey, 390kg at 276¢, $1076.40; Glencairn, ang x, 473kg at 260¢, $1229.80; FW Carter, s/hrn, 380kg at 245¢, $931.00; B & J McLeod, spec prk, 356kg at 213¢, $758.28. COWS: PJ & AD Wallace, frsn, 620kg at 220¢, $1364.00; Glen Kerry, frsn, 598kg at 220¢, $1315.60; M Lenehan, frsn, 561kg at 220¢, $1234.20; JA & ME Thomas, frsn, 463kg at 200¢, $926.00; A & GM Finch, jrsy, 467kg at 180¢, $840.60.

BULLS: K & J Ackerley, red ang, 834kg at 240¢, $2001.60; PJ & AD Wallace, jrsy, 784kg at 210¢, $1646.40; Russeed, jrsy, 714kg at 210¢, $1499.40.

MARKET REPORT

CAMPERDOWN

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s YARDING 216 CHANGE 12 more Camperdown agents yarded 220 head at todays market being a similar number to the previous week. The overall quality of the yarding improved with more well covered dairy cows on offer.

The market consisted of 145 cows and 70 mixed cattle which included 37 bulls with the regular buyer gallery active. The better medium weight covered cows and light cows improved by 10 to 15c/kg The heavy weights remained firm.

Manufacturing stock sold to 224c/kg with beef bred cows selling to 225c/kg. The better well covered dairy cows to the trade made from220 to 235c/ medium weights between 180 and 220c/kg with the lightweights 110 to 170c/kg. Beef bulls topped at 265c with dairy bulls to 242c/kg. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

220¢, $1609.00; Simpson Dairy, frsn, 605kg at 224¢, $1491.00; D & N Noy, frsn, 545kg at 205¢, $1229.00; W & B Lenehan, frsn, 533kg at 205¢, $1202.00; T Caverhill, frsn, 610kg at 220¢, $1476.00.

BULLS: Como Park, char, 940kg at 265¢, $2740.00; Como Park, ang, 895kg at 250¢, $2461.00; W Hawker, frsn, 875kg at 220¢, $2118.00.

H.F. RICHARDSON LIVESTOCK

COWS: Est I.S. Black, frsn, 777kg at 235¢, $2009.84; Mount Side, frsn, 619kg at 218¢, $1484.75; Daileys P/L, frsn, 619kg at 218¢, $1484.75; Gum Creek, frsn, 527kg at 215¢, $1248.00; Timboon View, frsn, 527kg at 215¢, $1248.00; EL & G Bartlett, ang, 530kg at 192¢, $1119.00.

BULLS: EL & G Bartlett, ang, 740kg at 255¢, $2075.70.

FRIESIAN COWS: O’Connor F/T, frsn, 690lg at 225¢, $1552.50; BA & LR Morgan, frsn, 675kg at 225¢, $1518.75; BJ & PL Poole, frsn, 605kg at 225¢, $1361.25; T & S McGlade F/T, frsn, 550kg at 202¢, $1111.00; N O’Connor, frsn, 545kg at 202¢, $1100.90; T & S McGlade, frsn, 480kg at 180¢, $864.00. X BRED COWS: N &M Armistead, frsn x, 497.5kg at 205¢, $1019.88; Wyss Trading Trust, frsn, 445kg at 170¢, $756.50; G Place & P Micallef, frsn x, 490kg at 166¢, $813.40.

JERSEY COWS: Jireh Jerseys, jrsy, 510kg art 205¢, $1045.50; Wyss Trading Trust, jrsy, 445kg at 170¢, $756.50; C & P McKenzie, jrsy, 435kg at 170¢, $739.50; N & M Armistead, jrsy c, 395kg at 166¢, $655.70.

ELDERS CAMPERDOWN

VEALERS: Como Park, frsn, 545kg at 198¢, $1187.00; Cooriemungle Ops, frsn, 540kg at 190¢, $1129.00; D Barling, jrsy x, 355kg at 160¢, $625..00.

COWS: S Negrello, ang x, 530kg at 214¢, $1248.00; W Hawker, frsn, 705kg at 225¢, $1745.00; Simpson Dairy, frsn, 663kg at 225¢, $1641.00; Cooriemungle Ops, frsn, 657kg at 225¢, $1626.00; Naringal F/T, frsn, 650kg at 225¢, $1609.00; Eastern Creek, frsn, 620kg at 225¢, $1535.00; Como Park, frsn, 745kg at 220¢, $1803.00; A & A Crole, frsn, 665kg at 220¢, $1609.00; Conveys Farm, frsn, 665kg at

GRASS STEERS: G A Riches, hrfd frsn x, 470kg at 220¢, $1034.00; G A Riches, frsn x, 462.5kg at 220¢, $1017.50.

GRASS HEIFERS: D A Poustie, spec prk, 485kg at 230¢, $1115.50.

BULLS: Glenavon Trust, ang, 775kg at 250¢, $1937.50; Looton Dairy Trust, frsn, 619kg at 242¢, $1497.98; Genavon Trust, frsn, 670kg at 232¢, $1554.40; Looton Dairy Trust, frsn, 594kg at 230¢, $1366.20; NM Blain & KM Forssman, frsn, 595kg at 192¢, $1142.40.

VEALERS: Langcurragh, ang, 471kg at 248¢, $1284.89; P & L Kemp, frsn, 555kg at 224¢, $1367.52; Philmar Dairy Co, frsn, 465kg at 210¢, $1074.15. COWS: Philmar Dairy Co, jrsy, 460kg at 226¢, $1143.56; Mannagum Dairies P/L, jrsy x, 435kg at 226¢, $1081.41; P & L Kemp, frsn, 635kg at 208¢, $1452.88; Chocolyn Park, frsn, 625kg at 208¢, $1430.00.

BULLS: Chocolyn Park, lim, 895kg at 250¢, $2461.25.

HAMILTON SHEEP MARKET

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

Total Yarding: 5610 (-790)

Sheep Yarding: 610 (-290)

Lamb Yarding: 5000 (-500)

Hamilton agents yarded 5,000 lambs and 650 sheep at this weeks market being a similar number to the previous week.

Quality was not as good as last week’s offering with less finish and fewer shorn lambs available to the buyers gallery where most were present but not fully active.

The sheep yarding was principally made up of crossbred Ewes covering most weights and grades. No feeder competition was evident and little store competition. Despite the quality and weight drop, the market remained firm to dearer by $5/head more so for the good trade lambs 18 to 26kg with most of the better lambs to the trade realizing between 380c and 500c/

kg cwt.

Top lambs made to $125/head. Sheep were softer by $5 to $10/head.

Light 12 to 16kg lambs made from $13 to $72/head. Trade lambs 18 to 22kg from $69 to $115 with medium weight lambs to the trade 22 to 26kg making from $98 to $125/head. Hogget sold to $55/head. Heavy crossbred Ewes sold to $32 with Merino wethers to $35/head.

The general run of good to medium mutton realized between 90 and 170c/kg cwt. Rams varied in price from $5 to $29/head

Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

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C R O S S W O R D

ACROSS

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16. Precious stones (4)

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22. Bans (7)

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8. Highest point (6)

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13. Sloping font (6)

14. Be part of a group (6)

15. Victor (6)

18. Saying (5)

20. God of flocks and herds (3)

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Dwayne!

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Dwayne the bathtub!

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FINALS ACTION ~ SUNDAY NETBALL

FINALS ACTION ~ SUNDAY FOOTBALL

FINALS ACTION ~ SATURDAY NETBALL

FINALS ACTION ~ SATURDAY FOOTBALL

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

SENIOR FOOTBALL

QUALIFYING FINAL R1

NTH WARRNAMBOOL ........1.3 4.8 8.11 11.13 (79)

TERANG MORTLAKE ..........4.2 7.3 9.8 11.12 (78)

GOALS, North Warrnambool: D. Parish 5, T. Batten

2, J. Grundy 2, A. Noske 2; Terang Mortlake: W. Kain 4, R. Hutchins 2, R. Tanner 2, D. Hobbs 1, A. Moloney 1, H. Porter 1.

BEST, North Warrnambool: J. Grundy, A. Wines, JETT. Bermingham, D. Parish, C. McKinnon, B. Jenkinson; Terang Mortlake: R. Hutchins, X. Vickers, J. Arundell, W. Kain, S. Carlin, S. Crawley.

ELIMINIATION FINAL

KOROIT ..............................2.1 2.5 7.13 7.15 (57)

COBDEN ............................5.1 9.1 9.4 13.7 (85)

GOALS, Koroit: T. Couch 2, P. O’Sullivan 2, D. Mooney 1, J. Neave 1, F. Robb 1; Cobden: P. Pekin

4, B. Berry 2, M. Koroneos 2, T. Spokes 2, H. Robertson 1, G. Rooke 1.

BEST, Koroit: P. O’Sullivan, J. Neave, J. Gow, T. Couch, D. McCutcheon, D. Mooney; South Cobden: P. Smith, G. Rooke, J. Hutt, R. Mcvilly, M. Marriott.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

QUALIFYING FINAL 1

Cobden 5.6 (36) def. Warrnambool 3.12 (30).

ELIMINATION FINAL

Terang Mortlake 6.8 (44) def. Koroit 6.6 (42).

UNDER 18½ FOOTBALL

QUALIFYING FINAL 1

Warrnambool U18.5’s 9.12 (66) def. Hamilton U18.5’s 4.7 (31).

ELIMINATION FINAL

Cobden BOMBERS U18.5’s 6.4 (40) def. Koroit U18.5’s 3.5 (23).

Football & Netball

OPEN NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL

Hamilton 47 def. Warrnambool 42.

DIVISION ONE NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL

Portland 42 def. South Warrnambool 39.

DIVISION TWO NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL

Terang Mortlake 36 lost to Koroit 38.

DIVISION THREE NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL

Terang Mortlake 38 lost to Port Fairy 40.

17 & UNDER NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL Hamilton 31 lost to Cobden 32.

15 & UNDER NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL

North Warrnambool 42 def. Hamilton 18.

13 & UNDER NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL

Terang Mortlake 21 lost to Warrnambool 22.

WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE

SENIOR FOOTBALL

GOALS, Merrivale: H. Gurry 4, D. Weir 3, J. Brooks 1, A. Campbell 1, B. McCutcheon 1, T. Porter 1, T. Stephens 1; Kolora-Noorat: L. Boyd 3, D. Barbary

BEST, Merrivale: L. Dare, P. Seal, D. Allan, L. Miraglia, L. Mulder, L. Mulder; Kolora-Noorat: B. Moloney, L. Boyd, J. Moloney, J. Wallace, S. Uwland, D. Barbary.

RESERVES

5.8 (38) lost to Russells Creek 7.4 (46).

UNDER 18 FOOTBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Kolora-Noorat 5.12 (42) def. Dennington 4.3 (27).

UNDER 15 FOOTBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL Russells Creek 4.5 (29) lost to Allansford 6.9 (45).

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL

South Rovers 2.4 (16) lost to Old Collegians 5.3 (33).

HAMPDEN JUNIOR LEAGUE

17 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL ELIMINATION FINAL

Koroit 24 def. Port Fairy 16.

A GRADE NETBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Nirranda 42 def. Panmure 28.

A RESERVE NETBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL Russells Creek 38 lost to Merrivale 39.

B GRADE NETBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Nirranda 36 lost to Old Collegians 42. 17 & UNDER NETBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL Old Collegians 33 def. Russells Creek 30. 15 & UNDER NETBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL Old Collegians 43 def. Allansford 17. 13 & UNDER NETBALL

PRELIMINARY FINAL Old Collegians 24 def. Panmure 17.

FINALS FEVER

Future footy stars

Blues and Tigers battle for flag

MERRIVALE and Nirranda will battle it out for premiership honours in tomorrow’s Warrnambool District grand final.

The Tigers and the Blues will face off at Reid Oval tomorrow in what looks set to be an entertaining afternoon of footy.

The two sides last met in the qualifying final a fortnight ago, when the Blues enjoyed

a 25-point victory over the previously undefeated Tigers.

The Tigers will head into tomorrow’s game fresh off a confidence-boosting 42-point preliminary final win over Kolora Noorat last Saturday.

Final scores were Merrivale

12.10.82 to Kolora Noorat

5.10.40.

Reggie Barling, Tate Porter, Tyler Stephens, Angus Campbell, Jack Gleeson and

Wilson Lenehan were best for the Tigers.

Hamish Gurry was effective in front of goals, adding four majors to the board for the day, while Dylan Weir contributed with three.

Other goal scorers were Jayden Brooks, Angus Campbell, Blair McCutcheon, Tate Porter and Tyler Stephens with a goal each. Tomorrow’s grand final will kick off at approximately 2.20pm.

Other grand final matches for the day are:

Football

8.30am, under 13s: Russells Creek v Old Collegians

9.40am, under 15s: Timboon

Demons v Allansford

11.10am, under 18s: Timboon

Demons v Kolora Noorat

12.55pm, reserves: South Rovers v Russells Creek

2.40pm, seniors: Nirranda v Merrivale

Netball

8.30am, 13 and under: Dennington v Old Collegians

9.30am, 15 and under: Merrivale v Old Collegians

10.30am, 17 and under: Merrivale v Old Collegians

11.45am, B grade: Merrivale v Old Collegians

12.45pm, A reserve: Nirranda v Merrivale

2pm, A grade: Merrivale v Nirranda

Finals campaign ends for Saints

COBDEN’S senior footballers have knocked reigning premiers Koroit out of the finals race.

In an absolute thriller at Portland last Sunday, the Bombers defeated the Saints by 28 points in the elimination final – ending the Saints hopes for an eighth consecutive Hampden League flag.

The Hanlon Park crowd was kept on its toes during a nail-biting second half which saw the Saints come back from a 38-point deficit at half-time to get within three points at the end of the third term.

A final quarter onslaught from the Bombers, which saw them add four goals to the scoreboard while keeping the Saints to just two behinds for the term, saw Cobden run home 28-point winners.

Final scores were Koroit 7.15.57 to Cobden 13.7.85.

The win earnt the Bombers a place in this weekend’s semi-final at Gardens Oval where they will face one of the season’s biggest

improvers, Terang Mortlake.

Best for the Saints last weekend were Paddy O’Sullivan, Jyron Neave, James Gow, Tom Couch, Dylan McCutcheon and Dallas Mooney.

Goals went to Tom Couch and Paddy O’Sullivan (two each), Dallas Mooney, Jyron Neave and Frazer Robb.

In Saturday’s nailbiting qualifying final, North Warrnambool Eagles won their way through to this weekend’s final against the Roosters (to be held at Terang) following a onepoint win over the Bloods.

Final scores were North Warrnambool 11.13.79 to Terang Mortlake 11.12.78.

Best for the Eagles were Jackson Grundy, Adam Wines, Jett Bermingham, Dylan Parish, Charlie McKinnon and Bailey Jenkinson.

Parish booted five goals for the Eagles while Thomas Batten, Jackson Grundy and Angus Noske each contributed two.

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Hampden honours top juniors

HAMPDEN Football Netball League

honoured its top junior players during its annual presentation evening earlier this week.

South Warrnambool footballer Sam Rhodes took out the prestigious Doug McConnell Medal for the under 16s.

Sam finished on 30 votes, a clear winner ahead of Hamilton’s Hugh Fitzgerald on 19.

Charlie Kenna from Terang Mortlake finished equal third on 15 votes with Cobden’s Kurtis Baker.

The top 10 place getters for the award were as follows:

Sam Rhodes (South Warrnambool) 30 votes, Hugh Fitzgerald (Hamilton) 19, Charlie Kenna (Terang Mortlake) 15, Kurtis Baker (Cobden) 15, Archie Tepper (Koroit) 14, Kane Killen (Terang Mortlake)

14, Rylee Parsons (Koroit) 14, Xavier Harris (Nth Warrnambool) 14, Des O’Keefe (Koroit) 13, Talor Byrne (Koroit) and Jett Grayland (Koroit) 13.

The under 14 football Stuart Brunt Medal was won by Warrnambool’s Oliver Turner on 28 votes, followed by runner-up Jimmy Stevens of South Warrnambool on 25.

Top 10 were: Stuart Brunt, Oliver Turner, Charlie Jellie (North Warrnambool) 23, Harry Mercer (Hamilton) 23, Paddy Hassett (Camperdown)

20, Harry Pollock (Port Fairy) 19, Darnel Nguena (Cobden) 16, Isaac Lehmann (Hamilton) 16, Sam Wareham (Terang Mortlake) 15, Paddy Sell (South Warrnambool) and Tayte McMaster (Terang Mortlake) 13.

In the 17 and under netball, the Rebekah Moroney Memorial Medal was won by Koroit’s Scarlett O’Donnell on 38 votes, with Hamilton’s Ella Sevior runner-up on 32.

The top 10 were: Scarlett O’Donnell, Ella Sevior, Eva Ryan (Warrnambool) 29, Ava Grundy (Terang Mortlake) 27, Kate Smith (Cobden) 26, Alice Suhan (Terang Mortlake) 22, Alice Kain (Terang Mortlake) 18, Matilda Darcy (Cobden) 16, Elsie Adams (Port Fairy) 15, Grace Schrama (South Warrnambool) 15.

The 17 and under reserves best and fairest award was won by Cobden’s Shelby Cameron on 39 votes, ahead of runner-up Paige Kermeen of South Warrnambool on 23.

Top 10 were: Shelby Cameron, Paige Kermeen, Lila Wilkinson (South Warrnambool) 21, Charlotte Bennett (Cobden) 20, Chloe Cameron (Cobden) 18, Amali Lilley (Warrnambool) 16, Maddison Wallace (Terang Mortlake) 16, Maggie Gleeson (Port Fairy) 16, Zara Welsh (Koroit) 13 and Matilda Stevens (South Warrnambool) 12.

Camperdown’s Indiana Cameron was named best and fairest in the 15 and under vote count with 44 votes, with Terang Mortlake’s Lara Clarke runner-up on 29.

Top 10 were: Indiana Cameron, Lara Clarke, Rosie Bowman (Koroit) 27, Addison Conheady (Nth Warrnambool) 25, Kirra Beardsley (Port Fairy) 24, Lila Evans (South Warrnambool) 17, Holly Jones (Terang Mortlake) 16, Lila Bennett (Cobden) 16, Saskia Gould (Hamilton) 16 and Stella Morris (Sth Warrnambool) 15.

Grants open for junior athletes.

TALENTED junior athletes are invited to apply for funding under the Local Sporting Champions grant program.

Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, invited all junior sports people across Wannon competing at an elite or sub-elite level competition to apply for funding.

Mr Tehan said Local Sporting Champions (LSC), managed by the Australian Sports Commission, was an important initiative for talented young sportspeople and their families.

“With the increasing cost-of-living, these grants will assist in alleviating travel and participation costs for our young sports people,” Mr Tehan said.

“It’s so important to support our young people to be physically active and be part of an inclusive sport environment. Our sporting environment gives individuals positive social and health outcomes, so everything we can do to remove those barriers is vital.”

LSC is an Australian government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international competitions.

The program supports families in meeting the costs associated with attending sporting competitions, such as competition entry fees, travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment.

Funding starts at $500 per grant, with additional provisions for longer-distance travel and applicants living in a rural electorate like Wannon.

For more information, including the eligibility criteria and to apply, visit www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_ champions

In the 15 and under reserves, South Warrnambool’s Stella Patterson topped the leaderboard with 21 votes, one clear of runner-up Warrnambool’s Layla Nicolson.

Camperdown’s Maisie Molan finished equal third with North Warrnambool’s Mia Robinson, both on 17.

The remaining top 10 were: Neve McDonald (Koroit) 16, Lola McCarthy (Warrnambool) 15, Lizzie Dennis (Camperdown) 13, Hollie Whelan (Sth Warrnambool) 10, Ginger Butters (South Warrnambool) 8, Jezzy Langdon (Koroit) 8 and Mikayli Hoffman (Warrnambool) 8.

In the 13 and under vote count, Port Fairy’s Lexie Dwyer and Hamilton’s Molly Sevior were joint winners on 28 votes, with Charlotte Hinds from Camperdown runner-up on 26.

The top 10 also included Maddox Ryan (Hamilton) and Madelyn Clarke (Terang Mortlake) on 24, Charlotte Smedts (Koroit) and Maya Veale (Sth Warrnambool) on 23, Edie Batt (Koroit) 20 and Mads Sanelli (Portland) 16.

The 13 and under reserves was won by South Warrnambool’s Lottie Wilkinson on 30 votes, with Cobden’s Athena Chivell runner-up on 19.

The top 10 included Kara Bell (Camperdown) 14, Rosie Thornton (Sth Warrnambool) 14, Maya Carroll (Hamilton) 13, Sadie Baker (Terang Mortlake) 13, Zoe Benson (Warrnambool) 12, Lylah Hamilton (Port Fairy) 11, Vivienne Smedts (Koroit) 11, Ava Lafferty (Camperdown) 10, Ellie Dobson (Koroit) 10 and Tyler Tuckey (Hamilton) 10.

Celebrating sport’s unsung heroes

DO you know of an ‘unsung hero’ in your local sporting club or organisation who deserves some recognition?

Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is calling for nominations for this year’s Sport and Volunteer Awards.

These awards recognise our unsung heroes – volunteers who inspire their peers through their generosity of spirit and patience and who have demonstrated passion and made a significant contribution towards their community.

“The Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards are a highlight on my calendar as I take the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the valuable contributions so many local people make to the Wannon community,” Mr Tehan said.

The sport awards recognise and highlight outstanding sporting performances, achievements, and contributions by community members.

Nominators for the awards are invited to nominate an individual or team in the following categories – primary school (individual or team achievement); secondary school (individual or team achievement); Open (individual or team achievement); Member of Parliament.

The volunteer awards recognise and celebrate individual and group volunteers who had made outstanding contributions and go above and beyond for their local communities.

Nominators for the Volunteer Awards are invited to nominate an individual or group in the following categories - youth volunteer, emergency management, group, inspiring individual, and Member of Parliament Award.

Nomination forms are available at www.dantehan.com.au or by calling 1300 131 692.

Clean sweep for Rowbottom's

The Orford & District Table Tennis Association gathered at the Warrnambool Football Bistro to enjoy the final gathering of players and families for the year.

The bye was eliminated this year with the recruitment of the Pt Fairy team, who showed that they were not to be taken lightly when they finished the season in fourth place.

Interesting happening of the year involved elbows, yes, they came in three, certainly didn’t bring any laughter either. Orford’s Russell Hussey started it when he hurt his in the cow yard, needing surgery, Warriors Neil Ford followed hurting his, but didn’t slow his play down, while Jensen Rowbottom Myndarra had a reminder from Dad to MOVE when playing doubles, blood was spilt but Jensen had the last say, he put a dint in dad’s bat! It was noted that David Rowbottom (50) as President and Andrew McGrath (48) as Secretary/Treasurer have a combined total of 98 years leading the association (that’s longer than some marriages!) Over the years they have weathered many ups/ downs but have always had the strong support of the committee members and players. Thank you presentations were made to both and to Nightowl, thanks to committeeman Ian Wortley with his family support.

A GRADE

Premiers and Champions Warrnambool Vikings

This team shows the international spread that table tennis encompasses. Lead by Dominic Angarano who is Italian descent, Rehan Iqbal- Pakistan, Tess Le of Vietnamese heritage and the French connection of Gilles Gunderrmenn. Good thing they can communicate in English and make a very formable team.

Runners-up were Warrnambool Warriors who played some exceptional table tennis grandfinal night but couldn’t just get those five game rubbers to go their way. Peter Owen and Neil Ford also were in the top aggregate places for the year, they were joined by new recruit Marshall Worthington.

B GRADE

The Myndarra youngsters lead by Aaron Rowbottom tasted their first grandfinal win. Nightowl feels that the youngsters will in ensuring years feature more in the finals. Nick Bartlett, Ally and Jensen Rowbottom have many years play in front of them.

Runners-up were Tarrone. Andrew McGrath, David Warhurst, Steven Young and Peter Johnson have the distinction of being both wooden spooners at the end of the pennant season and then winning their way to the B Grade grandfinal!

AGGREGATE WINNER

Aaron Rowbottom won this years aggregate by two rubbers from Dominic Angarano, he played one less night

than Dom who won last year aggregate. Players in the top four teams feature strongly in the best performers for the year showing their team strength. Tarrone’s David Warhurst is never out of the top performers even when his team is out of the top four.

Aggregate results were as follows:

Aaron Rowbottom (Myndarra) 38 rubbers, 13 nights played; Dominic Angarano (Vikings) 36, 14; Val Wortley (Attunga) 34, 14; Rehan Iqbal (Vikings) 33, 12; Peter Owen (Warriors) 32, 13; David Warhurst (Tarrone) 28, 12; Neil Ford (Warriors) 25, 13; Ian Wortley (Attunga) 23, 12; Ray Young (Port Fairy) 23, 14; Tess Le (Vikings) 22, 8; Kelly Wortley (Attunga) 22, 10.

MOST IMPROVED

Myndarra’s Ally Rowbottom was this year’s most improved players. She won 13 rubbers from 11 nights played, gaining 9 more rubbers than last year when she played the same number of nights. Ally’s improvement was one of the reasons Myndarra won this year’s B Grade.

BEST 1ST YEAR PLAYER

Jensen Rowbottom Myndarra, has wanted to join his father and sister for a long time, but needed to gain experience before joining an adult competition. He played 11 nights winning a rubber in his first year. He has a fierce determination and concentration when playing, then he is a third-generation table tennis player as is his sister Ally.

Warrnambool Vikings and Warriors (runner-up): Gillies, Rehan (V) Marshall Worthington (W) Dominic (V) Peter Owen (W) Absent: Tess & Neil Ford (W). 2023E

B Grade - Myndarra: Nick Bartlett and daughter Jensen, Aaron and Ally Rowbottom. 2023E

Tarrone runner-up: Steven Young, Andrew McGrath, David Warhurst absent Peter Johnson. 2023E

Jensen, Ally, Dominic (Agg runner-up) Aaron. 2023E