Warrnambool Weekly ~ Friday, March 31, 2023

PORT Fairy’s Jacob Murray will join a select group of youngsters representing Australia at this year’s Asia Pacific Children’s Convention in southern Japan.

Eleven-year-old Jacob, a year five student at St Patrick’s Primary School, is one of only four Victorians chosen for the trip.

The convention, to be held in Fukuoka in July, will involve more than 180 children from 43 regions across the Asia Pacific region, as well as the United States, France and Peru.

Jacob’s 10-day trip will see him attend the Bridge Summer Camp and enjoy a stay with a host family.

“I’ve only had one trip overseas so far and that was to Fiji so I’m really excited,” he said.

“Mum made me some miso soup with tofu and I really liked it; and I love sushi.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting my host family and going to school over there.”

With just four Victorians chosen for the trip, the selection process was an intricate one.

Applicants were required to submit an essay outlining the reasons why they believed they would make a great ambassador not only for their school and hometown, but also how they could best represent Australia on the world stage.

The Australian Japan Society of Victoria accepted applications from all over the state.

“As a school and a community we’re absolutely thrilled with Jacob’s selection,” St Patrick’s Parish Japanese teacher Anne Robertson said.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for him to experience life in another culture, to learn about different customs and ways of thinking, and to allow others to begin to understand ways of life here in Australia that may be new or unfamiliar.

“Even though Jacob has been learning Japanese here at school for the past five

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years, there will definitely be some eyeopening experiences and a shift in the awareness of the importance of mutual respect and understanding of other people, languages and believe systems.”

Ms Robertson believes Jacob’s effervescent personality and readiness to

be “brave in the face of new experiences” will help him make friends and reap the benefits of such an experience.

The Australian Japan Society of Victoria will generously fund most aspects of the trip including airfares, accommodation and meals.

Fukuoka bound: Jacob Murray is one of only four Victorians chosen to attend the Asia Pacific Children’s Convention in July. 2023D

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SOUTH West Coast MP Roma

Britnell has slammed the State Government as long-awaited Princes Highway upgrades between Panmure and Allansford continue with no end in sight.

Ms Britnell repeated her invitation for Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne to “enjoy a day of sightseeing and pothole dodging” in the region during a member’s statement in Parliament on Monday.

She slammed the State Government for the lack of timeline for upgrades on the Princes Highway, which have been underway since 2020.

“The key feature of the drive along the highway is not the beautiful paddocks with knee-high pasture or the dramatic seascapes but rather the neglected, decaying and dangerous road putting lives at risk,” Ms Britnell told Parliament.

“Highway 1’s condition is poor in many places, like in Illowa, Drumborg and Heywood, but how can I not mention the

Allansford to Panmure section?

“This infamous piece of road has been a worksite since 2020, and despite the minister’s assurances in July last year it is still a construction site and still not finished.”

Ms Britnell said outraged constituents had contacted her over the weekend after seeing “the road was being ripped up once again” as rehabilitation efforts continued. She said constituents had asked when roadworks would be completed and when the road would be safe to drive on.

“The Princes Highway between Allansford and Panmure remains unsealed and dangerous and is decaying before our very eyes,” Ms Britnell told Parliament.

“Two years ago the chief executive officer of Regional Roads Victoria admitted that this was a flawed contract, which is clear to see.

“Minister, I again ask that you come and see our roads with your very own eyes. “And Minister, how long will it be until Labor gets something right? Our roads are appalling.”

No end in sight MP renews plea to fund ‘The Lookout’

IN Parliament last week Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell called for the State Government to use this year’s May State Budget to fund ‘The Lookout’.

‘The Lookout’ is an initiative of Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD) and has been developed with extensive community consultation.

The facility has already secured significant funding commitments but needs assistance from the State Government to be able to open its doors.

“The Andrews Government has a responsibility to ensure that all Victorians have access to the essential health services they need, which includes residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and other drug

dependency issues,” Ms Britnell said.

“I call on the Andrews Government to provide funding for ‘The Lookout’ residential rehabilitation facility in the 2023/24 Victorian Budget.

“With no residential rehabilitation facility in the western part of Victoria, ‘The Lookout’ is essential to provide effective rehabilitation services to the people of South West Coast.

“The Andrews Government must prioritise the health and wellbeing of South West Coast residents and fund ‘The Lookout’ this year.”

Right: South West Coast MP Roma Britnell.

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Still waiting: Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell called on the State Government to provide answers on how long it will take before roadworks on the Princes Highway between Panmure and Allansford reach completion.

Input welcome on beach upgrade Bumper summer in Moyne

COMMUNITY members will have the chance to view updated concept designs for the stage one upgrade of Port Fairy’s East Beach precinct.

The designs will be available to view over coming weeks as the project takes important steps towards construction.

The plans include replacement of toilet and shower amenities, creation of accessible social recreation spaces and the construction of barbecue shelters and facilities.

Added to this will be the installation of seating and furniture, landscaping and improved car parking with a focus on improving accessibility.

Mayor Cr Karen Foster said the plans were developed using information gathered from community consultation during the development of the East Beach Masterplan in 2018 and 2019.

“During the extensive consultation, the community told us what they wanted to see and that information has been used to create a design to make it an even better space to enjoy our iconic East Beach,” she said.

“The designs make use of sustainable products and local bluestone with highlights of timber.

“It’s going to create a beautiful precinct at one of Victoria’s best beaches.”

The second of two drop-in sessions will be held this Sunday, April 2 at the education centre at the rear of Charlies on East to give the community a chance to view and discuss the draft designs and provide feedback on design elements.

“The community will have a chance to meet the consultants and council staff who will be managing the project to ask

questions and provide some feedback,” Cr foster said.

“There will also be a site walk with the project team at 10am starting from the surf club.”

“Council is also planning consultation with residents in the area, and those who can’t make it to the drop-in sessions can leave feedback online at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/ eastbeach.”

Stage one works have a total cost of $1,695,319, with the Victorian Government contributing $1,270,319 and council contributing $425,000

AN injection of more than $40 million has flowed in to Moyne Shire over summer after the latest Spendmapp data shows visitors flocked to the region.

The Moyne Shire experienced a bumper summer at peak with data revealing an influx of visitors resulted in a major boost to the local economy from November through to February.

The Great Vic Bike Ride kicked things off in November, with up to 3000 riders arriving in Koroit on November 26.

The event gave the town’s businesses a strong boost, with data showing $644,840 in visitor spending – up from $504,787 recorded on the same weekend in 2021.

A strong Christmas and New Year period saw a 12 per cent increase in total local spend ($13.9m) during December, with visitor spending accounting for $9.6 million - a 15 per cent increase.

Moyne shire mayor Karen Foster said the figures for the summer period showed the work of Moyne’s businesses, events committees and tourism operators, along with council’s economic development team, was paying dividends.

Consumer staples ($6.78 million) and discretionary spending ($6.48 million) were the largest categories in December as people prepared for the festive season.

“Attracting events like the Great Vic Bike Ride and our Love Local Moyne Christmas shopping campaign has driven these results - and its local businesses and our communities who benefit the most,” Cr Foster said.

“January was a massive month with a 31 per cent increase in spending on the

previous year as visitors injected more than $13 million into the economy.

“The total local spend of $17.73 million recorded in January is the highest monthly total local spend since November 2018.

“January was huge across the Shire – with the return of key events like the Moyneyana Festival in Port Fairy, The Lake School of Celtic Music, Song and Dance in Koroit, as well as Council’s Taste Trail helping to attract visitors and boost spending at local businesses.”

The strong results continued after the peak season, with February recording $12 million in total local spend - up from $10 million during the same period in 2022.

Cr Foster said the data shows Moyne continues to bounce back strongly from the pandemic and continues to be a destination of choice.

“The summer was huge across Moyne, with our caravan parks and accommodation providers fully booked and local businesses humming, with no signs of slowing down after a very strong long weekend in March,” she said.

“Economic development and supporting local businesses is a key priority for council, and this latest data shows that it is paying off.

“Our key programs like Love Local Moyne have worked to make people think about where they spend their money and promoted the great offerings of local businesses.

“The Work and Play worker accommodation program and our key worker cabins meant key industries have been able to attract staff and offer their full or increased services so that visitors have a great experience in our region and are more likely to return.”

Cr. Karen Foster.

Moyne Shire Council Community Update

Remote road upgrades powering along:

Works to upgrade two key roads I the Chatsworth area are progressing well thanks to a significant funding injection form the Federal Government.

Council crews are working to upgrade the Chatsworth-Bolac Road and Hamilton –Chatsworth road under the Remote Road Pilot Program – which delivered $11.1 million in funding to undertake the upgrades.

Works on the first stage of works will be completed in the coming weeks, with the entire length of the WoorndooChatsworth Road and the entire Moyne Shire maintained sections of the HamiltonChatsworth and Chatsworth-Bolac Roads to be upgrade across the two year program.

From the Mayor:

Congratulations to the team behind the Warrnambool Weekly on launching this fantastic new publication – new and exciting businesses growing and developing in our region is a really great show of confidence in the future of our beautiful part of the world.

As Mayor of Moyne Shire, I hope residents will support this publication and use it as a way to get information about their community, their shire and their region. Each month, Moyne Shire will have a dedicated page to keep you informed about the services we are offering the community, bring you an update form our Monthly meeting, highlight the exciting programs and events we are running and provide important information about the work we are doing to improve and maintain facilities across the shire.

This week we have released figures which highlight spending at local businesses across Moyne Shire over the summer season.

More than $40 million was spent across December, January and February – with more than $30 million of that spending coming from visitors to our region. January alone recorded $17.7 million in spending – the highest figure since 2018 and a 31 per cent increase on last year.

Council is committed to supporting local businesses and these figures show it’s working – our Love Local Christmas campaigns, the summer Taste Trail events highlighting local producers and our continued efforts to promote our region to new audiences have all paid dividends.

Moyne is a destination of choice which isn’t a surprise considering Port Fairy has been voted Victoria’s Top small Tourist Town twice.

There’s a huge amount of work happening on our local road network as the constructions season really hits its straps – remember to check out www.moyne.vic.gov.au/ roads to stay up to date with our works program and to see what is happening on a road near you this season.

If there’s something you think Council needs to attend to, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and lodge a customer request – this can be done by phoning 1300 656 564 during business hours, or filling in a form on our website at https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/ContactUs/Request-a-Service, you can also call after hours for emergency situations – just follow the prompts to be put through to an on-call staff member.

I look forward to staying in touch with you through the pages of the Warrnambool Weekly and congratulate the whole team on this new publication.

Cr Karen Foster Mayor

Mayor Cr Karen Foster said narrow single lane sections are being widened and damaged surfaces rehabilitated along with drainage upgrades and pavement strengthening.

“These are really important works and will help improve safety for all motorists using these roads,” she said.

“This was a key project for former Mayor Cr Ian Smith and I’m pleased that work is well underway on the first round of work.

“GPS systems often send visitors down these roads as the shortest route between the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road. So we lobbied hard to make sure they could be improved and made safer for all users.”

The program will upgrade 31.35 kilometres in total over two years.

Along with the $11 million in Federal Government funding, Council is contributing $2.5 million form its own capital works budget and The Ararat Rural City Council is also contributing to the cost of the Chatsworth-Bolac road which crosses the municipal boundary.

You can stay up to date with Moyne Shire’s road upgrade program via the online roads portal at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/roads.

East Beach designs out for public feedback:

An information session is being held on Sunday April 2 which will give community members a chance to view the plans and speak with the consultants and Council’s Project management team.

The session will be held at the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club on Hughes Avenue, between 9am and 1pm, with a site walk planned for 10am.

If you can’t make the session the plans can be viewed online at https://www. moyne.vic.gov.au/Your-Say/East-Beach-Port-Fairy and comments left via the online survey until April 11.

Designs for the long awaited upgrade of Port Fairy’s East Beach precinct as we take exciting next steps towards construction of the $1.6 million project.

Warm up in Port

PORT Fairy is once again set to come alive in winter with the return of the ‘Port Fairy Winter Weekends’ program.

After a few uncertain years with the pandemic, the program will return this year bigger and better than ever.

Now in its 15th year, this community festival is run by volunteers and showcases the talents of townsfolk while celebrating local art, food, music and community.

Organisers are now working hard to bring residents and visitors to the town a program that will have people eating, drinking, creating, making and dancing their way through crisp weekends.

Port Fairy Winter Weekends has become renowned for its dachshund dash and 2023 will see the return of these shortlegged friends who will battle it out for one of the biggest crowns on the competitive small dog circuit.

Festival coordinator Ali Kavanagh is leading the charge and is excited to see this fresh festival unfold.

“Port Fairy Winter Weekends has been a stalwart in the region’s festival calendar for many years and I’m so proud to be a part of this strong team where collectively

we work towards highlighting every inch of what makes this part of the world so rare and beautiful,” Ms Kavanagh said.

“The pandemic gave us time to regroup revisit and reimagine the festival to come up with a vibrant list of events with community spirit at its core.”

With a committee consisting of both old and new faces, all bringing with them a renewed approach and new vision, the 2023 festival will bring the winter heat and celebrate all that is spectacular in this “small part of the world that packs a big punch.”

Port Fairy is well known for its crisp mornings, beautiful downpours and moody weather during the winter months and this festival will embrace it all.

Traditionally spanning four weekends, this year’s fresh approach will see it span over three weekends to allow for a bigger impact.

The 2023 festival dates are Friday, June 9 – Monday, June 12 (long weekend); Friday, June 23 – Sunday June 25, and Friday, July 7 – Sunday July 9

For the latest festival information and to plan your winter adventure, keep an eye on the festival website – www. portfairywinterweekends.com.au.

Library shortlisted for national design award

The Warrnambool Library and learning Centre has been shortlisted for the 2023 Australian Interior Design Awards.

The Library and Learning Centre, which was officially opened in October last year, is vying for the “public design” award.

The $20.25 million Library and Learning Centre, designed by Kosloff Architecture, was a joint project involving Warrnambool City Council, South West TAFE and the Victorian Government.

“This is great news and wonderful recognition for those involved in the project – including members of the Warrnambool community who were involved in the consultation that informed the features and design of the library,” Warrnambool Mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said.

“It’s an outstanding community asset and we acknowledge the support of the Victorian Government in providing key funding that allowed the library to become a reality.

“We now have a library that meets the needs of a growing city of 36,000.

“Since the library opened we have seen a huge increase in membership and visits.

“People are making use of all of the spaces whether it’s the tech room where you can record podcasts or the quiet spaces where you can read peacefully.

“The expanded collection – there are 68,000 items in the library after purchasing an additional 24,000 items last year - is also a drawcard.”

The new library occupies 2400sqm, a significant increase on the old library which had 620sqm of space.

South West TAFE CEO Mark Fidge said the centre was a fantastic community resource that had boosted the vibrancy of the SWTAFE Warrnambool campus

The campus has recorded a 3.5 per cent increase in student numbers and 19.8 per cent increase in student contact hour enrolments this year.

“We can’t directly attribute this to the new Library and Learning Centre but we are all very proud of this beautiful community space that is now at the heart of the Warrnambool Campus,” Mr Fidge said.

“The great thing is, more people from the community are now visiting our campus which gives them an opportunity to see what TAFE offers.

“The Kosloff team did a tremendous job in designing a user-friendly centre and it’s a great achievement to be one of only nine projects nationwide to be shortlisted for this prestigious award.”

Kosloff Architecture director Julian Kosloff said the shortlisting “recognises the role public architecture can play in bringing together many facets of the community in a generous manner and is a study in how we might breathe new life into a heritage context through a contemporary lens”.

The library was built by A.W. Nicholson and the project supported around 280 jobs during construction, including 47 apprentices. More than 20 per cent of the of the project’s work hours were completed by trainees and apprentices.

Cat and dog registrations due April 10

There’s still time to register your pet for the next 12 months. Annual pet registrations are due on April 10 each year.

Victorian laws stipulate that all cats and dogs aged over three months need to be registered with their local Council.

If you need to register your pet for the first time, bring a copy of the de-sexing certificate, microchipping certificate and a Pensioner Concession card (if applicable) to the Warrnambool Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Council will provide you with a lifetime registration tag (replacements are available). Place the tag on your pet’s collar.

If you a renewing your pet’s registration, you will have received a letter in the mail which includes payment details.

Funding

• The Victorian Government ($16.3 million)

• Warrnambool City Council ($3.12 million)

• TAFE ($830,000).

• Generous support was also provided by a number of philanthropic organisations.

Features

• Changing Places bathroom

• Indoor/outdoor café

• Children’s Garden

• Sound Lab with mixing table and green screen for recording and videoing – imagine work, music, memoirs, podcasts

• Digital Lab with 10 high spec computers – designing, collaborating, innovating learning, discovering new and emerging technologies. – Can then scaffold to TAFE course to explore further

• 12 public access computers

• DDA and inclusive toilets on every floor

• Community meeting rooms

• Acoustic triple glazed operable wall – can create 3 meeting rooms out of 1

Since opening

• Library membership has increased by 40.8%

• Participation in library learning programs has increased by 235%

• Visitors have increased by over 162%

• Loans have increase by 67%

Money from pet registrations goes towards maintaining the animal shelter, improving council facilities and signage for pet owners as well as maintaining equipment for rangers and supplying poo pickup bags in places like the Promenade.

You can contact the Warrnambool City Council by phone on 5559 4800 or visit the Civic Centre at 25 Liebig Street if you have any questions.

Requests, questions, feedback? An online request is often the fastest way

Our City Assist staff handle over 50,000 enquiries every year. So if you notice an area in the municipality that could use some maintenance, you have a question about an upcoming project or if there is anything else we can help you with, often the fastest way to get an answer is to submit an online request.

It’s fast, it’s easy, and it helps ensure your message gets to the right team as quickly as possible. By filling in your contact details, we can get back in touch in case we need further clarification.

Visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/contact-council and click the “Lodge a Request” button.

New fee for short-term accommodation providers

Property owners who make their properties available for short stay accommodation through platforms including, but not limited to, AirBnB, are required to pay a $400 fee as described in Council’s new Short Stay Accommodation Local Law.

The fee was introduced in February 2023 to address inequalities between existing, registered accommodation providers such as hotels and motels, which pay commercial rates, and non-registered accommodation, such as AirBnBs. The fee will go towards services, events, infrastructure and natural assets that support the local visitor economy.

Along with the fee Council adopted a Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct Local Law which governs the behaviour of guests at short stay accommodation. The code describes the responsibilities of hosts and guests when staying in short stay accommodation.

Each short stay property owner must nominate a “designated person” (this person could also be the owner). The designated person must be able to respond within two hours to any inquiries made in relation to the property.

All of the details are on the Warrnambool City Council website, or you can call 5559 4800.

Koala habitat gets the axe

A SPLIT decision from Warrnambool City councillors will see a cluster of trees inhabited by the nation’s most iconic marsupial removed.

Council resolved to remove a small cluster of blue gum trees from Warrnambool’s Whites Road after consecutive 3-3 votes required a mayoral casting vote to break at this month’s ordinary meeting of council.

The row of trees had been marked for removal since June 2022 due to concern the root system and rapidly-growing trees threatened neighbouring homes and infrastructure, but the decision was delayed after a cling of koalas was identified as inhabiting the area.

Wildlife groups and members of the community raised red flags for the wellbeing of the native fauna, which saw council engage an arboriculture consultant to develop an independent report on the health, sustainability and future management concerns of the trees. It was identified the growing roots posed a threat of cracking or shifting, creating inevitable damage to existing infrastructure.

The report found the removal of these trees would impact the habitat of the existing koalas found in these trees, in addition to the total habitat available to the overall koala population and other wildlife in Warrnambool.

However, the trees causing damage to nearby property was deemed “highly probably to inevitable” and would become “costly and unmanageable”.

The report before council made two recommendations; a complete removal

of the trees with a spotter or a staged removal, with every second tree being removed to encourage wildlife to relocate naturally before removing the remaining trees within three months.

Cr Richard Ziegeler proposed an alternative motion in which the staggered removal option would be approved, acknowledging the trees were “a fairly silly planting in the first place”.

“I think in general unless they are causing great immediate safety concerns, trees should be preserved in most cases,” he said.

“In this situation I see that is not entirely possible.

“I also see that we have certain conditions which pertain to the fauna. We’ve got koalas, birds and all the rest of it.

“I think that a staged removal would help to address the rehousing and revegetating with more suitable forestation in the area so we make it a little bit easier on the fauna.”

The motion was seconded by Cr Angie Paspaliaris, who acknowledged the trees would inevitably cause damage to surrounding homes and infrastructure.

“In my mind the trees would need to go, but a staged removal would be one I feel more comfortable with due to them being currently a form of habitat for the koalas,” she said.

Cr Ben Blain said he found the alternative motion “interesting” but foreshadowed a vote against the motion in favour of the immediate removal recommendation.

“It’s not like it’s a secret and everyone’s agreed these trees are going to have issues with underground infrastructure around that area,” he said.

“At the end of the day, the habitat is going to go one way or another. Whether it is now or in a few years.

“Is it going to be any less detrimental to the koalas that are living there? No. They’re still not going to be able to live there.

“Is a couple of years’ worth it to put the residents who live on that road at risk? I don’t think it is. Is it possible to rehome the koalas? Yes. Is it possible to move those houses? No.”

Cr Debbie Arnott opted to vote against the motion, with the support of Cr Blain and Cr Max Taylor, noting a potential liability for council.

“Whether they are removed now or in a slower time frame, I feel is not going to make a difference to the issues of koalas and the habitat,” she said.

“The longer this takes, the more likely there is going to be damage to infrastructure that council will be ultimately responsible for.”

With the vote deadlocked for and against (Cr Akoch, Paspaliaris and Ziegler voting for), Cr Arnott overruled the tiebreaker with the mayoral casting vote.

With the alternative motion defeated, the original motion to remove all trees at the one time was reinstated.

The deadlock remained, with the mayoral casting vote again used by Cr Arnott to pass the motion.

Council estimates removal works, including necessary spotters and associated wildlife protection, would cost less than $10,000. Council resolved Work Method Statements would be developed to mitigate risks, and ensure wildlife aren’t indiscriminately affected through the removal process.

Public housing delays unacceptable

SOUTH West Coast MP Roma Britnell has expressed alarm at unacceptable waiting times public housing residents in the region are forced to endure for basic repairs and maintenance.

Some South West Coast public housing residents are experiencing wait times of up to two years for mould to be removed or for heaters to be repaired.

“The waiting times for basic repairs and maintenance are completely unacceptable. No one should have to live in a mouldy or cold home, let alone wait for up to two

years for these issues to be addressed” Ms Britnell said.

“It is not acceptable for a public housing resident to have to wait months for a leaking tap to be fixed.

“It is not acceptable for a Geelong-based tradesperson to be servicing public housing properties in Portland and to be dispatched only when a week full of work is scheduled, with no notice provided to the resident – and if the resident is not home when the tradesperson arrives, they miss out until the next scheduled visit.

“This is the reality for people in public housing from a

Breaking barriers

BREAKING Barriers and Embracing Equity was the topic of discussion at the Lighthouse Theatre last night (Thursday).

Five local women, each with diverse backgrounds and unique stories, featured in a panel discussion that was open to the general public.

“Last night’s discussion was a continuation of the International Women’s Day acknowledgement and celebration that takes place across March,” Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said.

“Each of the women on the panel spoke about their life journeys and how they’ve overcome professional, personal and political barriers in order to succeed.”

The panellists included Gunditjmara and Gunaikurnai woman, cultural awareness and reconciliation advocate Katina Walsh; curator and project manager Deborah Hennessy; entrepreneur and Ukrainian refugee Liudmyla Strekalova-Symonenko; businesswoman, cricketer and volunteer Brooke Herbertson; and disability and inclusion advocate Brit Watts.

“It is an amazing quintet and the informal discussion was entertaining, educational and inspirational discussion,” Cr Arnott said.

non-caring government – a government that says one thing and then does another.”

Ms Britnell called on the state government to address the maintenance backlog which had been raised by an “alarming” number of constituents.

“The Andrews Labor Government needs to step up and provide the necessary resources to address the maintenance backlog and ensure that public housing residents in South West Coast have access to safe and well-maintained homes,” she said.

Battle for childcare continues

FAMILIES across the South West Coast continue to face blown-out wait times for child care in the region.

With the rising cost of living, many parents are forced to return to work – often earlier than expected after the birth of a child – however, are left scrambling to find childcare; with waiting times far exceeding expectations.

The issue was raised in parliament last week by South West Coast MP Roma Britnell who called on Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Ingrid Stitt to detail how the “childcare drought” in the region would be addressed.

While the South West Coast is an ideal holiday destination, it also offered employment and higher education opportunities, amazing medical specialists and the ability to open your own business – however, she was concerned a lack of access to childcare would stunt the region’s growth opportunities.

“The South West Coast is your oyster, except if you have small children and need child care,” Ms Britnell said.

She highlighted the need for additional childcare facilities across the region, stating that one early

learning centre for Portland (with an opening date yet to be announced) was simply “not enough.”

“This will make no different. What about Port Fairy, Koroit or Warrnambool? Families across South West Coast need access to child care now,” Ms Britnell said.

“Waiting lists across our region frequently exceed two years and I’m told of families who travel up to 100 kilometres just to secure a spot; that can be a 200-kilometre round trip on dangerous and neglected roads just to access child care.”

Ms Britnell warned that limited access to childcare could have long-term, often irreversible consequences for communities.

The 2022 Victoria University publication Deserts and Oases: How accessible is childcare in Australia highlighted the dire situation for childcare in the South West Coast.

“Populations shrink, businesses close, regions die,” Ms Britnell said.

“Last November the Premier announced that Portland would receive one additional early learning centre owned and operated by the state of Victoria, but the Premier did not say when the facility would be open and operational.”

West turns orange

WARRNAMBOOL West Primary School turned a sea of orange early last week. Celebrating Harmony Day, ‘Toddle on Hoddle’ saw members of the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House playgroup enjoy a morning of shared food and activities at the school. Students also joined in the day’s celebrations, swapping school uniforms for orangecoloured clothing.

A whole-school Harmony Day Auslan song was one of the highlights of the day.

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Stacey returns to lead St Pius

A FAMILIAR face has returned to lead St Pius X Parish School in to an exciting new chapter.

Stacey Atkins returned to the school this year as the new principal.

She had previously served as the school’s deputy principal for five years before joining St Colman’s Primary School in Mortlake for a one year period.

Ms Atkins said she was excited to return to St Pius and reunite with students who she had watched grow and mature in to young adults.

“It’s very exciting to be back,” she said.

“Having been the deputy principal for five years, I love this school and was keen to get back.

“I’m very happy to be back.”

The opportunity to spend time at St Colman’s Primary School, which has an enrolment around 75 per cent smaller, was an experience Ms Atkins said strengthened her resolve to build personal connections with each student.

“I think it is a great thing for teachers and leaders to experience different schools, and I learned a lot being at St Colman’s.

“What I value at St Colman’s is nobody gets lost – you have such a tight-knit school community where everyone’s strengths are understood, respected and celebrated.

“Nobody slips through the cracks and my hope is for that environment to be replicated in a much bigger school.

“My first jobs back included getting to know everyone all over again, and meeting the new students and preps which was a similar amount of kids in total at St Colman’s, so having the culture cemented in respecting how important every student is was something I wanted to bring back

with me.”

The school will this year undertake renovations to bring outdated facilities in line with the slew of major renovations undertaken over the past decade.

Ms Atkins said renovations would soon begin on the Years 3-4 classrooms and art room, capping off more than a decade of overhauling the school’s facilities.

“It’s a big building project we’ll be having this year, with an older part of the school undergoing a major refurbishment,” Ms

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Learn to fish for free

PRIMARY school aged children will have the chance to learn some handy fishing tips during a free session at Lake Pertobe in May.

The state government is hoping to reel in the next generation of recreational fishers through several free VicFishKids events over the next few months.

Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny said four VicFishKids events would be held across the state, giving youngsters the chance to ‘get hooked’ on a new hobby with help from experts.

“These free events are a fabulous way to help youngsters go fishing where everything is provided and experts are on hand to provide advice,” Ms Kilkenny said.

“Kids will take home a fishing rod so they can continue angling wherever their best local spots are and enjoy Victoria’s great outdoors with family and friends.”

One of those four events, organised by Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA), will be held at Lake Pertobe on Sunday, May 7.

Children who attend the clinic will also receive a free fishing rod to take home, complementing the government’s pledge to get 60,000 Little Anglers Kits to primary school aged children as part of its $96 million package to improve fishing, boating and piers.

VFA ambassador Lee Rayner will join Fisheries Victoria officers at the clinic, chat to participants and share tips and tricks.

The events will be run with the help of local fishing clubs and Fishcare ensuring newcomers to the pastime learn from experienced fishers about knots, casting, bait selection and what to do when they land their first fish.

The clinic will run from 9am until 3pm.

To register online visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/vicfishkids.

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Police investigating fatal crash

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Garvoc on Wednesday morning.

Victoria Police stated it was understood a truck rolled on Sisters-Garvoc Road about 12.30am on Wednesday, March 29.

A male driver, the sole occupant of the truck, was confirmed to have died at the scene.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Victoria Police called for anyone who witnessed the crash, or who may have CCTV/dashcam footage to

contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.

At the time of publication 80 lives had been lost on Victorian roads, a sharp increase from 62 at the same time the previous year.

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Planning underway for skate park

LOCALS and visitors alike in Port Fairy may soon be able to enjoy a new playground and skate park in the town.

The first steps towards a new playground were taken late last month, with the start of the planning process under way.

Moyne Shire mayor +Karen Foster said award winning architect and play space designers, Outlines, had begun work on the Port Fairy Playground Strategy and had visited possible sites for a new play space and skate park.

She said the skate park had been included because the previous intended site – at George Dodds Reserve – had been ruled out because of environmental and neighbourhood amenity issues.

“Unfortunately we can’t proceed with the previous site but we will ensure community feedback provided, and the designs previously drafted, are considered as part of this new strategy,” Cr Foster said.

“We know it’s been a long wait for a new skate park and it’s frustrating, but these are circumstances beyond our control.

“The first priority is the district level playground and skate park, and we have taken important first steps in developing a fantastic play space for residents and visitors that caters for all ages and abilities.”

Cr Foster said the team from Outlines looked at three sites for a district level play space and skate park, while also viewing other sites for future smaller scale play spaces.

The three spaces were Gardens Reserve, Russell Clark Reserve and the Southcombe Park precinct.

And on Wednesday this week, an additional two sites were included for consideration as part of the strategy –

Railway Place and Martins Point Reserve.

Railway Place had previously been ruled out because of “space constraints and the impact such a development may have on the popular markets and the area as a community gathering space”

Martins Point had also earlier been ruled out as a possible location for a districtlevel playground “due to limitations with heritage-protected trees and restrictive development regulations under the Marine and Coastal Act”.

In announcing the addition of Martins Point and Railway Place for consideration, Cr Foster said the decision was a direct result of community feedback and advice from an expert consultant.

“While the state government’s Marine and Coastal Act sets design and development conditions and requirements for further development at Martin’s Point, it will still be considered as a location option,” she said.

“Work on the strategy is progressing well and is expected to be complete in July/ August.”

Cr Foster said once the strategy work was complete, work would begin on draft concept designs for the play space and skate park.

“We will seek the community’s ideas and suggestions when we reach the draft design stage,” she said.

“The strategy will look at all aspects of play spaces in Port Fairy and determine shortfalls in play experience based on age groups, abilities and accessibility.”

Cr Foster said this would guide the council and the community on what was needed, the best locations and designs for future play spaces in the town.

Council has reserved $400,000 for the skate park in its budget.

Skate enthusiasts of all ages are keen to see a new park in Port Fairy. 2023D

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WITH so many businesses, both locally and across the nation, searching for additional staff thoughts are turning to seniors keen to return to the workforce.

National Seniors Australia are currently pushing for a change to pension rules which would allow older Australians to keep working, potentially filling record numbers of job vacancies.

The organisation has suggested its plan would allow retirees to keep their pension entitlements while remaining employed. Currently, all Australians receiving the pension are only entitled to work a minimal amount before their income is subject to heavy penalties – along with income tax.

The notion pensioners should be able to work without facing penalties has been supported by National Seniors Australia chief advocate, Ian Henschke.

“It has been trialled in New Zealand and it worked,” Mr Henschke said.

“That country has 43 per cent of its 6575year olds working and in Australia we have three per cent of our pensioners still working.

“When seniors work they pay income tax, super contributions tax and others. Seniors could also help fill workplace roles currently left vacant after years of border closures.”

Mr Henschke believes re-introducing seniors to the workforce would help Australia out of its current labour shortage.

New electrical safety rental minimum standard applies

Rental providers will be responsible for ensuring that their rental properties comply with the electrical safety rental minimum standard, which came into effect last Wednesday.

The electrical safety standard requires that rental properties must have modern style switchboards, with circuit breakers and electrical safety switches installed. Electrical safety switches are correctly known as residual current devices (RCD, RCCB or RCBO).

Rental providers should engage a licensed or registered electrician to check that their property is compliant, and to upgrade if required.

Electrical services regulations require a safety compliance certificate to be issued

by an electrician, confirming that any work has been conducted in accordance with relevant safety laws.

Rental providers must ensure that the switchboard of the rental property is compliant with the standard at the time a renter moves in. Renters can also request an urgent repair to make the rental property meet the standard any time after they move in.

The standard applies to rental agreements that:

 started after March 29, 2021

 started before March 29, 2021 and rolled over into periodic agreements on or after March 29, 2021.

Rolling over to a periodic agreement is considered starting a new agreement, even if occupancy began before March 29, 2021.

If a new rental agreement is entered into after March 29, 2021 but before March 29, 2023 the rental provider had until last Wednesday to meet the standard even if a renter moved in before this date.

If necessary, the renter can also request an urgent repair after March 29, 2023 to enforce compliance with the standard.

If a new rental agreement is entered into on or after this date, then the rental provider will need to ensure that the rental property meets the safety standard prior to the renter moving in.

Rental providers are encouraged to engage an electrician early to ensure they meet their electrical safety obligations.

Rental providers are entitled to ask the electrician questions to help them understand what work is required to meet the rental standard and to ask for a second

opinion if unsure.

Under electrical services regulations, after completing any work the electrician must issue a safety compliance certificate confirming that the work was conducted in accordance with relevant safety laws. For more detailed information, visit the Consumer Affairs Victoria Rental minimum standards guide online.

Advice from Energy Safe Victoria Energy Safe Victoria advises that electrical workers upgrading rental properties must ensure switchboards are not energised before the work is inspected by a licensed electrical inspector.

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Ideally located in one of Warrnambool’s most recognised streets, this appealing light filled north facing home presents in good condition on a very private allotment.

Offering 2 bedrooms with BIR, kitchen with electric appliances, bathroom with shower and separate WC, open plan dining and living, large north facing deck/ balcony and an enclosed rear yard. Short stroll to Schools, Aquazone, Botanic Gardens, Albert Park and Shopping Centre and only a few blocks from CDB, position perfect.

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Superbly located on the Moyne River this architecturally designed townhouse has north facing aspects and is only 30 meters from the water with gate access direct to wharf.

Offering 2 large bedrooms, open plan living with dining area and large lounge, renovated bathroom with shower, separate WC and a single garage with remote and workshop. Outside there’s a protected north facing undercover outdoor area. Located only a short stroll to all Port Fairy’s major attractions including Griffith Island and the Port Fairy CBD.

$1,000,000 - $1,100,000

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Securely leased on a new 5 year lease with 2 x 5 year options returning $21,324.00 plus all outgoings and annual CPI increases. The property comprises 91m2 of space with excellent access and well located in the heart of the busy ‘Norfolk Plaza’ adjacent to Woolworths.

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This quality built family home has it all. Featuring a luxe master suite complete with a private sitting room, walk-in robe and ensuite in the light filled Northern wing of the home. Moving to the central hub of the home designer finishes have not been spared with the open plan living area anchored by an elongated granite island bench. There’s sliding doors opening onto the alfresco area. Comfort will not sacrifice in this home with central heating and cooling throughout. On the opposite side of the home are three bedrooms all located off of the third lounge-come-rumpus room, as well as a generous central bathroom including a tub. Surrounded by 5 acres of privacy, pasture and potential to make your own mark establishing gardens.

$1,150,000

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DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT

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330¢, $2026.20; Mustang Development, MG, 436kg at 280¢, $1220.80.

YARDING

1,259 CHANGE 42 more

Mortlake agents yarded 1,260 cattle this week where the quality was very mixed and plainer than the previous weeks market. 250 grown steers, 520 trade and 480 cows along with grown bulls made up the offering. The market was considerably softer with grown steers back some 10 to 15c/kg whilst manufacturing steers remained firm. The pick of the trade held firm whilst the secondary types were softer again by up to 50c/kg in places. Most cows were also cheaper by 20 to 25c/kg over most categories.

The pick of the veal were making between 394 and 428c/kg with the yearling steers and heifers selling from 360 to 450c/kg. Grown steers and heifers topped at 365c/kg with the Manufacturing types selling from 250 to 333c/ kg. Good heavy beef cows made between 250 and 280c/kg with the medium weights 210 to 255c/kg. Well covered Dairy cows sold to 240c/kg with grown beef bulls to 246c/kg. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

BULLOCKS: E Guthridge, ang x, 637.5kg at 294¢, $1874.25; Fosters Park, frsn x, 603kgat 280¢, $1688.40;

VEALERS: J Trigg, lim x, 436.7kg at 450¢, $1965.15; J Trigg, lim x, 413kg at 436¢, $1800.68; Hennessly Park, lim x, 482kg at 396¢, $1908.72.

HEIFERS: Yera Estate, ang, 510kg at 340¢, $1734.00; Boolarra, ang, 438kg at 320¢, $1401.60.

COWS: J A Fraser Holdings, ang hrfd x, 616.3kg at 265¢, $1633.20; Dalhurst Park, ang hrfd x, 532kg at 265¢, $1409.80; J A Fraser Holdings, ang x, 530kg at 255¢, $1351.50.

MARCH 27, 2023

260¢, $1371.00; JS & SJ Taylor, hrfd, 578kg at 258¢, $1492.00; JS & SJ Taylor, ang, 557kg at 254¢, $1416.00.

BULLS: Ferny Hill, ang, 636kg at 220¢, $1399.00.

388kg at 435¢, $1687.80; DR & JM Smith, ang x, 388kg at 435¢, $1687.80; K & S M’Elgunn, ang x, 500kg at 360¢, $1800.00.

HEIFERS: J & R Thompson, frsn x, 597kg at 260¢, $1552.20.

COWS: Rosemount, frsn, 852kg at 250¢, $2130.00; P & C Castles, frsn, 846kg at 250¢, $2115.00; Bayriver, frsn, 622kg at 240¢, $1492.80.

BULLOCKS: G Saunders, ang x, 636kg at 314¢, $1997.04; B McBain, ang x, 610kg at 330¢, $2013.00; P Joiner, ang x, 636kg at 314¢, $1997.04.

STEERS: P Rees, ang x, 525kg at 352¢, $1848.00; WH & SE Grigsby, MG, 590kg at 292¢, $1722.80.

VEALERS: LJ, BJ & JD Howell, lim, 397kg at 430¢, $1709.25; LJ, BJ & JD Howell, lim, 290kg at 428¢, $1241.20.

HEIFERS: WH & SE Grigsby, hrfd x, 614kg at

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT

by MLA’s

YARDING 400 CHANGE 89 more

Agents penned 442 head at Camperdown this week being an increase of over 100 units. The quality was mixed. All regular processors were in attendance plus one additional buyer who did not operate. There were very few well covered cows on offer. The regular offering of younger crossbred and dairy bred on offer mostly sold to the trade with some active store competition.

The market was unchanged on the previous week were the better well covered beef cows topped at 280c/kg. Covered dairy breeds sold from 240 to 280c/kg with the medium weights selling from 190 to 230c/kg and the lightweights from 80 to 175c/kg. Beef bulls realized from 240 to 280c/kg with the Dairy types selling to 260c/kg.

Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

BULLOCKS: JA & G Cunneen, ang, 601kg at 330¢, $1985.00; JA & G Cunneen, ang, 674kg at 328¢, $2210.00; Ferney Hill, ang, 725kg at 285¢, $2066.00.

STEERS: DJ & MA Trigg, ang x, 635kg at 335¢, $2127.00; DJ & MA Trigg, ang x, 572kg at 350¢, $2002.00; M Scoble, wag x, 550kg at 324¢, $1782.00; High View Pastoral, ang, 466kg at 324¢, $1509.00.

HEIFERS: JA & G Cunneen, ang, 445kg at 265¢, $1624.00; JP & C Rowe, ang, 533kg at 360¢, $1920.00; G & A Gellert, ang, 570kg at 335¢, $1909.00.

COWS: G & A Gellert, ang, 696kg at 274¢, $1908.00; High View Pastoral, ang, 577kg at 265¢, $1530.00; Kerrsvillem ang hrfd x, 579kg at 265¢, $1534.00; Ferny Hill, ang, 527kg at

BULLOCKS: DR & GM Lucas, ang, 622kg at 360¢, $2240.00; DR & GM Lucas, ang, 645kg at 350¢, $2258.00.

TRADE STEERS: C Hudson, frsn, 511kg at 250¢, $1279.00; C Hudson, frsn, 441kg at 240¢, $1059.00.

VEALERS: R & C Oliver, spec, 410kg at 430¢, $1763.00.

TRADE HEIFERS: GJ & KM Quinn, ang, 455kg at 370¢, $1684.00; GJ & KM Quinn, ang, 560kg at 360¢, $2016.00.

BEEF COWS: K Wallis, ang, 732kg at 280¢, $2050.00; Yanga Pastoral, ang, 720kg at 275¢, $1980.00.

BULLS: Aurora Dairies, ang, 768kg at 235¢, $1804.80.

BULLOCKS: IG & ET Blair, hrfd, 743kg at 320¢, $2377.60; M Williams, spec prk x, 705kg at 325¢, $2291.25; M & A Sedgely, ang x, 792kg at 305¢, $2415.60.

STEERS: IG & ET Blair, ang, 611kg at 363¢, $2221.00; IG & ET Blair, hrfd, 663kg at 340¢, $2254.20; M Williams, spec prk x, 603kg at 348¢, $2098.44; BG & RP Holloway, ang x, 535kg at 288¢, $1540.80; M Williams, frsn, 559kg at 280¢, $1565.20.

VEALERS: K & S M’Elgunn, spec prk x, 478kg at 420¢, $2007.60; DR & JM Smith, ang x,

BULLOCKS: Glen-Elva Partnership, s/hrn, 625kg at 302¢, $1887.50;

STEERS: Glen-Elva Partnership, s/hrn, 512.5kg at 310¢, $1588.75; Juve Pastoral, ang x, 576kg at 308¢, $1774.08; Glen-Elva Partnership, s/hrn, 500kg at 255¢, $1275.00; GL Blake, frsn, 499.2kg at 246¢, $1227.95; R Cornwell, B/Galloway, 522kg at 230¢, $1200.60.

VEALERS: PM & DF Dolan, blk baldy, 253.8kg at 420¢, $1065.75; PM & DF Dolan, hrfd, 258kg at 406¢, $1047.48.

HEIFERS: Juve Pastoral, ang x, 522kg at 340¢, $1774.80; Malaton Holdings, hrfd, 484kg at 328¢, $1587.52.

COWS: Triple R Vic, ang, 707.5kg at 280¢, $1415.00; PM & DF Dolan, hrfd, 621.3kg at 272¢, $1689.80; Balancing Rock Farms, hrfd, 650kg at 270¢, $1755.00; Malaton Holdings, hrfd, 605kg at 270¢, $1633.50; PM & DF Dolan, hrfd, 646kg at 268¢, $1731.28.

BULLS: Malaton Holdings, hrfd, 1014kg at 246¢, $2494.44; R Cornwell, frsn, 660kg at 180¢, $1188.00; R Cornwell, jrsy x, 638kg at 180¢, $1148.40.

VEALERS: Russeed Pty Ltd, frsn, 462kg at 238¢, $1209.52; Aurora Dairies, frsn, 420kg at 238¢, $1099.56.

COWS: Aurora Dairies, frsn, 721kg at 278¢, $2204.82; B Cirillo, frsn, 695kg at 278¢, $2125.31; SJ & FM Rundle, frsn, 670kg at 250¢, $1842.50; P Morrissey, jrsy x, 445kg at 230¢, $1125.85.

BULLS: B Cirillo, frsn, 555kg at 218¢, $1330.89; B Cirillo, aus red, 510kg at 218¢, $1222.98.

at 280¢, $2268.00; L & J Rogerson, frsn, 675kg at 250¢, $1687.50; Blain & Forssman, frsn, 600kg at 250¢, $1500.00; A & L Whiting, frsn, 585kg at 250¢, $1462.50; Fleming Farming Trust, frsn, 535kg at 230¢, $1230.50; J & F Newcombe, frsn, 580kg at 210¢, $1218.00.

X BRED COWS: WP & RM Van Den Mieracker, frsn x, 605kg at 230¢, $1391.50; Thow Partnership, frsn x, 575kg at 230¢, $1322.50; Fleming Farming Trust, frsn x, 535kg at 218¢, $1166.30; Cole & Hammer, frsn x, 547kg at 190¢, $1039.30.

JERSEY COWS: Cole & Hammer, jrsy, 475kg at 218¢, $1035.50; CL & JM Drake, jrsy, 417kg at 218¢, $909.06; S & J Morris, jrsy x, 495kg at 175¢, $866.25; J & F Newcombe, jrsy, 445kg at 170¢, $756.50; WP & RM Van Den Meiracker, jrsy, 410kg at 170¢, $697.00.

$1222.00; D Beal, ang, 347kg at 288¢, $1099.00; D Beal, ang, 277kg at 230¢, $701.00. COWS: D Beal, ang, 530kg at 270¢, $1574.00;

M & R Gale, frsn, 758kg at 280¢, $2335.00;

D & M Lee, frsn, 750kg at 280¢, $2310.00; J

P McKenna, frsn, 805kg at 270¢, $2391.00;

A & A Crole, frsn, 765kg at 270¢, $2272.00; AC Wright, frsn, 665kg at 270¢, $1975.00; T Caverhill, frsn, 655kg at 242¢, $1744.00; A & C Crole, frsn, 650kg at 232¢, $1659.00; W & V Crole, frsn, 702kg at 232¢, $1792.00; JPG & MM Barake, frsn, 520kg at 225¢, $1287.00;

AN Buckley, frsn, 570kg at 228¢, $1430.00; Bourke Family, frsn, 628kg at 278¢, $1920.00; Spring Dam, frsn, 610kg at 278¢, $1865.00; M Kent, frsn, 590kg at 210¢, $1363.00; A & C Crole, frsn, 611kg at 210¢, $1411.00; J & C Errey, frsn, 603kg at 210¢, $1393.00.

BULLS: TR & DM Anderton, jrsy, 535kg at 235¢, $1257.25; Dalhurst Park, jrsy, 565kg at 230¢, $1299.50.

FRIESIAN COWS: Cole & Hammer, frsn, 810kg

VEALERS: M & R Gale, frsn, 497kg at 240¢, $1312.00; A & A Crole, frsn, 505kg at 220¢,

BULLS: V & C Goy, char, 825kg at 278¢, $2523.00; M & R Gale, red ang, 1010kg at 275¢, $3055.00; D Beal, ang, 765kg at 240¢, $2020.00; B Darcy, frsn, 860kg at 260¢, $2460.00; B Darcy, frsn, 845kg at 260¢, $2417.00; D & N Kerr, jrsy, 675kg at 1634.00; L & J Gass, jrsy, 655kg at 225¢, $1621.00.

Around the grounds

Local nippers shine

TWENTY-four clubs from across the state converged on Warrnambool earlier this month for the annual Life Saving Victoria (LSV) junior championships.

During what has become the biggest event on the summer sporting calendar for local nippers, the weekend-long event again highlighted local talent.

LSV senior manager sport Chris Schleusener commended the Warrnambool club for hosting the event, and congratulated Warrnambool, Portland and Port Campbell on an “outstanding” weekend of competition.

“Our nippers are the future of our

volunteer lifesaving force and to see such an incredible display of skill and teamwork shows that the future of lifesaving in the west is bright,” Mr Schleusener said.

“From the traditional march past and belt and reel disciplines showing lifesaving’s proud history, to the rescue ready board paddling and surf swimming, lifesaving sport is full of exciting disciplines combined with the community mindset of comradery between teams and clubs.”

Mr Schleusener said the Warrnambool club provided junior participants with an idyllic backdrop and “challenging but fun” conditions.

While the Victorian Junior Championships marks the end of the state’s summer lifesaving season, the juniors will remain

active over winter when the pool lifesaving season starts in July.

Results from this month’s junior championships were as follows:

BOYS

Under 12: board race –1st Hugh Fawcett; board rescue – 2nd Warrnambool SLSC (Hugh Fawcett and Tyler Schiell); board relay – 3rd Warrnambool SLSC (Hugh Fawcett, Cooper Karcew and Tyler Shiell); belt and reel – 2nd Warrnambool (Hugh Fawcett and Cooper Karcew).

Under 11: board race – 3rd Hugo Phillpot; aqua relay – 2nd Warrnambool (Harrison Chiller, Quinn Madigan, Hugo Phillpot and Harvey Rogers); board relay – 2nd Warrnambool (Harrison Chiller, Hugo Phillpot and Luca Wadling).

Under 9: beach relay – 3rd Portland, Aspendale and Elwood composite team.

GIRLS

Under 13: board relay – 2nd Warrnambool (Zoe Benson, Zeta Kane and Eva Madigan).

Under 11: ironwoman – 2nd Hannah Ragg; board race – 2nd Molly McNeil; beach sprint – 3rd Molly McNeil; beach run – 2nd Molly McNeil; board relay – 3rd Warrnambool (Nabeila Campling, Molly McNeil and Hannah Ragg); wade relay – 3rd Warrnambool (Nabeila Campling, Sophie Furphy, Molly McNeil and Hannah Ragg); beach relay – 3rd Warrnambool (Nabeila Campling, Sophia Furphy, Molly McNeil and Hannah Ragg).

Under 9: board race – 3rd Penny Taylor.

Sports stars awarded

TALENTED sportsmen and women from across Warrnambool were recognised at last month’s South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) awards.

Held at Deakin’s Warrnambool campus, the awards paid tribute to athletes from a wide range of sports. Strength and Conditioning Awards were presented to Warrnambool College student Maddison Drake (school

aerobics), cyclist James Verhoef (Emmanuel College), tennis player Monty Darcy (Warrnambool) and golfer Joseph Brown (Emmanuel).

Darcy was also presented with a Holistic Achievement Award.

Port Fairy’s William Verhoef received a sports award for cycling after finishing fourth in the state junior road championships.

Talented golfer Lachlan Walker (Emmanuel) was

recognised for his 17th placing in the SVV state final. Warrnambool’s Adele McNamara took home a tennis award, while wheelchair basketballer Jaylen Brown also took home an award in recognition of his bronze medal at the Australian under 18 junior championships and Kevin Coombs Cup.

Other individual athletes to receive awards included Matilda Mason and Zoe Addinsall (modern pentathlon), and Sophie Grist and Maddison Drake (school aerobics).

Izzy joins talent academy

AGILE North Warrnambool

netballer Izzy McDowall has been named in the 2023 Netball Victoria Western Talent Academy.

Fifteen-year-old McDowall has been playing with the Eagles for the past three seasons, having crossed over from Allansford at the age of 11.

“I started netball when I was nine, in the development side at Allansford, and also had a year with Warrnambool’s Baby Blues development team in the Sunday competition but I’m now loving playing in the Hampden league,” McDowall said.

“I’ve played with North in the under 13s, 15s and now the 17s and after a pretty good preseason I’m also hoping to get some game time with the seniors if I’m lucky.

“It’s a great club to be around and hopefully we’ll have success this year.”

As a versatile goal attack, McDowall is soaking up all that the talent program has to offer through its vigorous training sessions.

The Netball Victoria Talent Academy program is a development opportunity for talented athletes to

develop in three key components; technical and tactical development, athlete wellbeing and physical preparation.

The program aims to assist players throughout the state to reach their potential, provide an avenue towards state and national representation, and provide essential education that is relevant to netball.

The team’s training schedule will include ‘specialist days’ at the state netball centre in April and June, training sessions in Ballarat and Warrnambool, along with an interacademy tournament at the state netball centre.

“It’s pretty full-on but I’m learning a lot. One of the hardest parts is learning all the different terminologies for passes and set plays that they (the coaches) use.”

Other local athletes to join the academy include Hampden League players Kamora Calloway, Indianna Cameron, Grace Cleaver, Matilda and Ruby Darcy, Poppy Myers, Shelby O’Sullivan, Eva Ryan and Isabel Sinnott. Warrnambool and District was also well represented, with Nikki Clover, Kyla Groves, Olivia Lenehan and Hannah O’Keefe also listed.

Recipients of the 2023 SWAS awards at last month’s presentation evening. 2023E

Drought broken

NESTLES division one cricketers have broken a 20-year drought, defeating Russells Creek last weekend to bring home the 2022/23 Warrnambool District premiership.

Factory went in to Saturday’s match optimistic for the win, after scooping the prize pool at this year’s Sungold Cup earlier in the season.

According to club president Gary MacLean, the side was confident it was “in with a chance” if it brought its best game.

“Russells Creek has been travelling really well over the past five or years seasons and went into the final undefeated,” MacLean said.

“We knew we had to bring our best if we were to topple them and to our boys’ credit that’s exactly what they did.

“Our division one side this year was a relatively young one, sprinkled with a good mix of some more experienced cricketers, under the guidance of coach Alex Strauch.”

A highlight of the innings for Factory was an unbeaten 115 from opening batsman Geoff Williams, who was well supported at the crease by Tim Ludeman who contributed a valuable 38 and Wil Hinkley with 22.

Among the best with the ball for the side was captain Jacob Hetherington who finished the day with figures of 3/56 off nine and Max Hannah 2/16 off six.

“Geoff had a great day with the bat and

really led from the front. He’s a great club person who not only performs well on the field but also does a pile of voluntary work behind the scenes,” MacLean said.

“Overall it was a great team effort and the club is extremely proud of all its teams

this season.

“We were certainly all celebrating on the weekend. Our club is very much a familyorientated one so it was great to see so many people in Nestles colours at the game and also a good crowd back in our

clubrooms at the Reid afterwards.”

The division one flag added to a haul for Factory this season, which not only took out the Sungold title but also brought home the women’s pennant and the under 13s.

Bell rings in title win

WARRNAMBOOL driver Jack Bell successfully defended his Victorian Formula 500 Championship at Heytesbury Stockfeeds Simpson Speedway last Saturday night.

From position two Bell led all 25 laps and took the chequered flag first from Simpson’s Tim Rankin and Warrnambool’s Dylan Willsher - with Angelo Karrousis and Lilydale teenager Tyler Maggs in fifth.

“It was awesome to win our third Victorian title at Simpson,” Bell said.

“A huge thank you to everyone that gets this car on the track especially my family.”

Over the course of the night the Formula 500 one lap record was broken 11 times.

Dylan Willsher’s previous record of 13.553 set nearly two years ago finally was officially broken by Maggsin 13.230 seconds.

The new 10-lap record is now held by Liam Russell with a time of 2:15.524, bettering James Aranyosi’s 2:16.876 set in April, 2016.

In the Junior Formula 500s Koby O’Shannassy won the 15 lap Junior Development Cup from Rusty Ponting and Dakota Luckett.

O’Shannassy had a win and two seconds in his qualifying heats and started the feature from pole position.

After a smooth drive, he led the entire race to a solid victory.

The New Stars final of 12 laps was won by Max Leersen from Tyson Heaphy and Steane Cosson.

In the Top Stars feature Miller Throckmorton got home first from Jayden Lock and Cruz Farrell.

Throckmorton’s pace saw him break the one lap time of 18.270 seconds and the 10-lap record was lowered by some six seconds by James Oliver in earlier heat racing.

Oliver set a new time of 3:06.043 that was previously held by B. Dignan with 3:12.60.

The next meeting at Heytesbury Stockfeeds Simpson Speedway will be on April 15.

This will feature the Merrett Family Trophy Race for wingless sprints.

Street stocks and VSC unlimited sedans are also on the program.

The top three in the Victorian Formula 500 Championship held at Simpson Speedway - Tim Rankin, Jack Bell, Dylan Willsher. 2023E

Picture taken by Donna's Photos

Century: Nestles opening batsman Geoff Williams celebrates an unbeaten 115 with daughter Alyssia and wife Rachael. 2023D

SPORT

Grand Final

Wednesday March 31

5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]

6:00 The Drum [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 Gardening Australia [s]

8:30 Van der Valk: Redemption In Amsterdam (M v) [s]

10:00Jack Irish (M l,v) [s]

10:55ABC Late News [s]

11:15Close To Me (M l,s) [s]

12:00Traces (M l) [s]

12:45Smother (M l) [s]

1:40 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30Seven Morning News [s]

12:00Movie: “Web Of Dreams” (M v)

(’19) Stars: Jennifer Laporte, Max Lloyd-Jones, Cindy Busby

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: Round 3: Collingwood v Richmond *Live* From The MCG [s]

10:30AFL: Post Game [s]

11:00Armchair Experts (M) [s]

12:00Movie: “All American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story” (M s)

(’99) – Based on the true story of Mary Kay Letourneau, a teacher, who began an affair with a 13year-old student. Stars: Christopher Bondy, Gary Hudson

2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s]

7:30 Escape To The Chateau

8:30 Movie: “Red Dog” (PG) (’11) Stars: Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor 10:30Movie: “Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert” (M l,s) (’94)

10:00Studio 10 (PG) [s]

11:30Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix *Live* From Melbourne [s] – Watch all the live action here for day one of the 2023 F1 World Championship in Melbourne.

5:00 10 News First [s]

6:30 The Project (PG) [s]

7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s]

9:30 Taskmaster Australia (PG) [s]

10:30Just For Laughs Australia (M l,s) [s]

11:00Just For Laughs Uncut (MA15+) [s]

11:30The Project (PG) [s]

12:30The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s]

5:00 Worldwatch

9:15 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG)

10:05Station: Trouble On The Tracks (PG)

11:00The Shape Of History (PG)

12:00Worldwatch

2:00 Mastermind

3:00 NITV News: Nula

3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:15 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses: The Fastnet Rock

5:05 Jeopardy!

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Failed Invasions (PG)

8:30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Cornwall

4:00 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures 4:25 Odo 5:00 Peppa Pig

ABC COMEDY (22) 12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 2:00 Animal SOS Australia

5:30 Ginger And The Vegesaurs 6:05 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines

7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Hard Quiz

(PG) 8:30 Movie: “Hook” (PG) (’91) Stars: Robin Williams 10:45 Doctor Who (PG)

2:30 World’s Most Secret Homes

3:30 The Zoo 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security USA

8:30 Escape To The Country 4:00 PJ Masks 4:30 Secret Life Of Boys 4:55

100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Turn Up The Volume 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories

7:35 Kong: King Of The Apes 8:00 Kung

Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness

8:20 Good Game Spawn Point

(PG) 3:30 Restoration Workshop (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers

(PG) 7:00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown

Movie: “The Green Mile” (MA15+)

(’99) Stars: Tom Hanks

1:50 Britain’s Best Home Cook

Larissa Albuquerque, Jackie Blackmore, Georgia Bradner, Jason Burkart, Chris Cope, Kayla

4:00 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures 4:25 Odo 5:00 Peppa Pig

5:30 Kiri And Lou 6:05 Octonauts 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 A Wild Year On Earth 8:50 George Clarke’s Alaskan Adventure 9:40 Long Lost Family (PG)

ABC COMEDY (22) 2:00 Weekender 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 The Zoo 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (PG) 10:50 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 11:50 Gold Digger (M l,n) 1:05 RSPCA Animal Rescue 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens

4:00 PJ Masks 4:30 Secret Life Of Boys 4:55

100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30

Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories

7:35 Kong: King Of The Apes 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness

4:00 PJ Masks 4:30 Secret Life Of Boys 4:55

100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30

Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories

7:35 Kong: King Of The Apes 8:00 Kung

Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness

8:20 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk

4:20 ABC America This Week 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (PG) 10:20 The Sister (M l) 11:15 Over The Black Dot 12:00 Border SecurityAustralia’s

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2:30 Repco

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Explore 1:55 Desert Vet (PG) 2:55 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Friends (PG) 1:00 The Neighbourhood (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Charmed (PG) 2:30 The Late Show (PG)

TV TRIVIA

Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG)

12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Explore 1:55 Death In Paradise (PG) 3:05 One Star To Five Star (PG) 3:35 Movie: “Charley Moon” (G) (’56) Stars: Max Bygraves 5:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M)

8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 10:30

The Neighbourhood (PG) 11:30 Becker

(PG) 12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld

(PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00

Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00

Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory

(PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 10:20 Becker

(PG) 11:10 Frasier (PG)

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15

Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG)

7:05 Jeopardy! 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats

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Workshop (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Storage Wars (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 8:30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under (PG) 9:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG) 2:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” (PG) (’94) Stars: Jim Carrey 9:15 Movie: “Liar, Liar” (M s) (’97) Stars: Jim Carrey 11:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Healthy Homes Australia 8:30 Luxury Escapes 9:00 I Fish 9:30 Escape Fishing With ET 10:00 JAG (PG) 11:00 TBA 12:30 NCIS (PG) 2:30 Scorpion (PG) 3:30 MacGyver (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 6:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 9:25 CSI: Vegas (M) 10:20 Seal Team (PG) 11:15 48 Hours (M) 2:55 The Movie Show (PG) 3:25 Movie: “About Elly” (PG) (’09) Stars: Golshifteh Farahani (In Farsi) 5:35 Movie: “Lady L” (PG) (’65) Stars: Sophia Loren 7:35 Movie: “The 400 Blows” (PG) (’59) Stars: Jean-Pierre Léaud (In French/ English) 9:30 Movie: “Wildhood” (M l,s,v) (’21) (In French/ English) 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00Foreign Correspondent [s] 10:30How Extra (PG) [s] 11:10Countdown To War [s] 12:00ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 1:45 Gruen (M l,s) [s] 2:30 Back Roads [s] 3:00 Escape From The City [s] 4:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1980s - 1990s (PG) [s] 9:00 The Princes And The Press (PG) [s] 9:55 Stuff The British Stole: Jewel Of Denial [s] 10:25ABC Late News [s] 10:40The Business [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30Seven Morning News [s] 12:00Movie: “Honor Student” (M s,v) (’14) Stars: Josie Loren 2:00 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 2:30 Border Security International (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 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 We Interrupt This Broadcast (PG) [s] 8:30 The Good Doctor: The Good Lawyer (M) [s] 9:30 Quantum Leap: Let Them Play (M v) [s] 10:30The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00Police Custody USA (M l,v) [s] 12:00Movie: “Farewell, My Love” (MA15+) (’99) Stars: Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Phillip Rhys 2:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00Married At First Sight (M) [s] 1:45 Explore [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 David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet II: Frozen Worlds (PG) [s] 8:40 Movie: “San Andreas” (PG) (’15) Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Ioan Gruffudd 10:55NINE News Late [s] 11:25Chicago Med: Do You Know The Way Home (MA15+) [s] 12:15Court Cam (M) [s] 12:40Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Farm To Fork [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 8:30 Entertainment Tonight (PG) [s] 9:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 9:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10:00Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:0010 News First [s] 1:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 2:00 Program To Be Advised 3:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here (PG) [s] 9:00 NCIS: Butterfly Effect (M v) [s] 10:00NCIS: Rule 91 (M v) [s] 11:00The Project (PG) [s] 12:00The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 10:00Rick Steve’s Europe 11:00Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (PG) 12:00Worldwatch 2:10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways And Nationhood (PG) 3:05 Mastermind (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Bryan Cranston (PG) 8:30 Insight: Discovering A Hidden Past (M) 9:30 Dateline: Scotland’s Airbnb Crackdown (PG) 10:00SBS World News 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) TV GUIDE: Friday, March 31, 2022 ~ Page 3

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30Seven Morning News [s]

12:00Movie: “Murdered At 17” (M v) (’18) Stars: Susan Walters

2:00 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s]

2:30 Border Security International (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 Home And Away (PG) [s]

8:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the world of AFL and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today.

9:30 We Interrupt This Broadcast (PG) [s] 10:30The Latest Seven News [s]

11:00Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Blood Sport - The Bondi Gay Murders (MA15+)

4:00 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures 4:25 Odo 5:00 Peppa Pig

5:30 Kiri And Lou 6:05 Octonauts 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Vera (M v) 9:30 Silent Witness: Seven Times (Part 2) (PG) 10:30 Killing Eve (M l,v) 11:15 Black Mirror (MA15+)

ABC COMEDY (22) 12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 The Zoo 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Foyle’s War (M v) 10:55 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M l)

4:00 PJ Masks 4:30 Secret Life Of Boys 4:55

100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30

Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories

7:35 Kong: King Of The Apes 8:00 Kung

Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness

8:20 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk

2:00 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under (PG) 3:00 Billy The Exterminator (PG) 3:30 Restoration Workshop (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG)

5:00 Storage Wars (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG)

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG)

12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Explore 2:00

3:45 Movie: “Astérix And Obélix Vs Caesar” (PG) (’99) Stars: Christian Clavier (In French) 5:50 Movie: “Walking On Sunshine” (PG) (’14) Stars: Danny Kirrane 7:40 Movie: “A Bump Along The Way” (M l,s) (’19) Stars: Bronagh Gallagher 9:30 Movie: “The Quiet Girl” (M l) (’22) (In Gaelic/ English)

Griff’s Canadian Adventure: Emptiness (PG) [s] 10:10Art Works [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s]

The Morning Show [s]

Morning News [s]

Movie: “Runaway Millionaires” (M) (’19) Stars: Jess Sayer, George Zhao, Pip Hall, Jen Van Epps

2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders (PG) [s]

2:30 Border Security International (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 AFL: Round 4: Brisbane v Collingwood *Live* From The Gabba [s]

10:30AFL: Post Game [s] –11:00The Latest Seven News [s]

11:30The Front Bar (M) [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the world of AFL and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today.

1:00 Home Shopping

“My

Stars: Ali Cobrin, Jesse Hutch, Charles Cottier, P. Lynn Johnson, Garry Chalk 2:00

4:00 PJ Masks 4:30 Secret Life Of Boys 4:55 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30

Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories

7:35 Kong: King Of The Apes 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness: Owl Be Back 8:20 The Legend Of Korra

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG)

4:30

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

Father Brown (M) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M) 9:30 Kavanagh Q.C. (M)

2:00 Hellfire Heroes (PG)

3:00 Billy The Exterminator

(PG) 3:30 Restoration Workshop (PG)

4:30 Cool Cars With Dermott

8:00 Friends (PG) 9:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 10:30

The Big Bang Theory (PG) 11:30 Becker (PG) 12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30 The Middle (PG)

(PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15

Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (M) 10:10 Inside Story (PG) 11:00 The UnXplained With William Shatner (M v)

Meet ‘Squirt’ the Warrnambool Weekly Mascot

Named by Julian Seath from St Patrick’s Parish

Primary School, Port Fairy

Foundation students across the district were invited to colour-in our whale and suggest a name.

Congratulations to all the children on their colourful pictures and innovative and fun suggestions which included:

• Rosie

• Tilly

• Whaley

• Wave

• Slappy

• Agatha

• Moon Shine

• Hatty

• Rockin Star

• Crush Busher

• Pikachu

• Pearly Beach

• Leopard

• Isla

• Fo Fo Luna

Name our whale colouring comp

Name our whale colouring comp

Name our whale colouring comp

Name our whale colouring comp

Name our whale colouring comp

Name our whale colouring comp

Name our whale colouring comp