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Northern Grampians claims to avoid ‘Rate Shock’ in new draft budget WITH up to a 48% rise in some farmland values the Northern Grampians Shire draft budget could have been a shocker for many if the Rating Review had not revised the way the rates were developed. At the Council meeting on 22nd May the draft budget was up for approval and is now open for submissions after being formed based on the 10 year Financial Plan and the Council Plan 2021-25. The rate cap set by the Minister for Local Government of 3.5% for this coming year has been complied with.

Elimination of ‘rates shock’ This budget incorporates stage 2 of the Revenue and Rating plan developed and implemented last year which used a ‘floating differential’ model in response to trends in property valuations.

Because the year has seen large increases in farm land values, the intent of the new model was to fix the proportion of rates paid by each property type. This change is believed to eliminate the so -called ‘rates shock’ caused by disproportionate valuation movements between property types. Last year over 500 rate notices had a rate rise of greater than 50% however this year due to the floating differential model it is anticipated that under 100 notices will see a 50% shift. The new floating differential model is to be implemented over four years, returning the proportion of rates paid by each property type

Above: Northern Grampians Shire Councillors (left to right) Cr. Trevor Gready, Cr. Murray Emerson, Cr. Rob Haswell, Cr. Lauren Dempsey, Cr. Karen Hyslop, Cr. Eddy Ostarcevic and Mayor, Cr. Kevin Erwin. to historical levels. Council will continue to model the impact of the changes after each annual revaluation and may readjust the floating differential percentages to ensure an equitable outcome is maintained. Cr Kevin Erwin said that this budget is the second of the four years to implement the floating differentials to smooth out rates shock in the shire. “The municipal charge has been reduced in line with the rating strategy introduced last year”. • Cont. page 6.

Pre-Prep modular building to be located in Market Square NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has decided on the location of the Pre-Prep modular building for St. Arnaud. At the last Council meeting on 22nd May approval was given to construct the modular building to accommodate Kindergarten and PrePrep in St. Arnaud on the car park at Market Square. This approval was moved by Cr Eddy Ostarcevic and seconded by Cr Murray Emerson and carried with Cr Karen Hyslop voting against the motion. The Victorian State Government has developed the Best Start, Best Life program to provide free early

childhood education, beginning a roll-out from 2025 for Kindergarten for all three year olds – 15 hours per week. Pre-Prep (re-named from kindergarten) for all four year olds - up to 30 hours per week. Northern Grampians Shire Council was chosen to be part of the initial roll-out of this program and has committed to working with the Victorian Government to support this initiative and has agreed to be the licenced

provider of the services, a continuation of our current role. This initiative is a clear recognition of the importance of the first 1,000 days in children’s lives and will assist our children to get the best start in life. To accommodate the additional space that will be required, the Victorian Government will construct a modular building with 66 additional licenced places for children in St. Arnaud. This will be a purpose-built educational

space for three and four year old sessional kindergarten and PrePrep programs. The provision of this building will also potentially ease the pressure on the existing Early Learning Centre in St. Arnaud. The centre will look at this in more detail over the next few months. Council will also continue to provide long day care for the children accessing these programs, before and after the sessions, as required by parents and carers. • Cont. page 5.

Naked farmer and his horse are in agreement about Option 5A See Letter to the Editor - page 2. Above: Option 4 the approved location of the Pre Prep Modular building.

Editorial

Woke politics, just like women’s lib?

There are not too many of us that would believe that sexism and white privilege resulting in slavery are good things to have in our society. However, those types of social inequalities are what have been eradicated due to the fight from the broader Women’s Liberation movement. Technically, Women's Liberation came about to combat sexual discrimination and to gain full legal, economic, vocational, educational, and social rights and opportunities for women, equal to those of men. A common complaint today is that feminism (created by Women’s Liberation) has gone too far. Some say that we’ve created a gender ideology, where women make up harassment stories, and that women are easily offended, angry and/or radical. If we go back in time further, suffragettes were depicted by the media as disgusting, boisterous and radical and men who supported them were publicly mocked. Anti-suffragists claimed that women’s ability to vote would grow radicalism, increase domestic terrorism, and generally turn the world upside down. But when the second wave of feminists emerged in the 1960s, it was the fight for sexual and reproductive freedom, against strict beauty norms and for their right to work outside the home. Society declared them ‘petty’ for discussing bras and body hair instead of ‘real problems’. Most people today will agree that the right to vote is a basic right and that women deserve economic independency and sexual agency. But not everyone agrees yet that trans-women are women, that sexism is an everyday problem and that the pay gap exists. In 30 years time, we will look back and think of the ‘Me Too’ movement as a crucial point on the feminism timeline. It will be recognised as a necessary step on the way to equality – in the same way that no one now doubts that women’s suffrage was worth the fight. Is the fight against racism and reconciliation of indigenous Australians in a similar basket to theA fight for female equality. It could be more succinctly put as ‘woke’ which is a word which originally referred to awareness about racism and discrimi-F nation and later came to include an awareness of E other issues of social inequality. This week the Geelong Council cancelled Australia Day. How woke is that, you might say. However, many might agree with that sentiment, but like Women’s Liberation and feminist movements the fight entails extreme actions to get acceptance for the more moderate. Today woke politics is almost a dirty word for some. Why must we cancel Australia Day to show support for reconciliation? Surely it has all gone too far. Looking at the suffragettes and the fight for the equal rights of women perhaps is one way of seeing that tolerance and acceptance is the end C result of the fight against racism and towards Q reconciliation. When cancellation of Australia Day becomes C woke politics what we really need to focus on is simply being more tolerant of those that are different from ourselves.

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Quit horsing around AEMO Dear Editor Despite AEMO’s best efforts to tick the box and grant a submission extension period, that hidden in the fine print was the extension was only for VFF members, AEMO closed their submission on the 5.4.2023 and then gave a selective extension of 13 days. It has now been 37 days since their submission extension period closed and AEMO stated that “Any late submissions will be considered and included to the extent possible”. AEMO have now released that they received 533 submissions (over 200 of those in the ‘extension period’). Naturally these have been derived from concerned residents, community members, professionals in the field and landholders along the ‘proposed option 5 corridor’ that stretched approx. 200KM from Start to Finish, 29 km at the southern end widest point and 24km at the northern end widest point. AEMO state that they Qld would release a Project 4215 Conclusion Report – (PCR report) that would identify the 284 be corridor1 800 that652 would best suited when taking into consideration the submissions received after announcing option 5. Just a FYI – The definition of Conclusion is ‘the end of an event or process’. Now little over 21 days later than when AEMO said publicly ‘the report will be release later this week or Ted earlyWhillier next’, they have released a new corridor 10091 map Option 5A, showPeta Mandrakas ing a larger corridor than initially identified, this being 230 km from Start to Finish, 34km at the southern end widest point and 40km at the northern end widest point and only 29km wide at its narrowest, thus resulting in their Project Conclusion Report being that they have a ‘increased area of corridor’ – how is that for a conclusion? AEMO are ver y quick to tell us that they are ‘Non for-Profit organisation’ … You didn’t need to tell us that AEMO, your business model is a disgrace and clearly would not be sustainable or profitable if you were so required it to be.

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crossed the Murray River at Echuca). “The preferred option 5A is a variant identified through responses to the additional Consultation Report published in Feb 2023. 5A presented fewer environmental constraints and avoids intercepting the Patho Plains – a grassland habitat known to support the endangered Plains-wander. • Cont. next page.

Option 5A is now the 8th ‘proposed route’ of your VNI West corridor. Each of those being a viable option in your mind at the time of release, until you find another one. 6 of your options are so tightly correlated and 1 that is so far out of the realm, you have made an option ‘A’ for it so your logic isn’t crippled. Quit horsing around AEMO. It is time for ANSWERS!! Glenden Watts Coonooer Bridge

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Dear Editor Another option. Now Option 5A. “The preferred option is a double circuit overhead transmission line between Victoria and New South Wales… Crossing the Murray River, north of Kerang.” (Option 5 had

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To the Editor • From page 2. It also avoids passing near Ghow Swamp, a place of national cultural significance…” Little to no comfort to the farming communities who woke to the news of Option 5A. Option 5A minimally different to Option 5, a wider area now, but still impacting the same farming communities who have voiced their concerns loudly with over 500 submissions detailing concerns to their communities, livelihood and wellbeing, but now impacting additional communities, who haven’t been consulted. I wonder how they will learn about this devastating proposition

being dumped on them? Will it be like us, via text message and facebook and whisperings in the community. AEMO’s chorus about transparency continues to be blatantly false. What has not been explained is why a detailed report by independent experts in energy transmission, has been disregarded. Prof Bruce Mountain and Simon Bartlett in a detailed

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Above: Option 5A bypasses Echuca, but is the same network option.

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VNI West is the proposed new high capacity 500 kV double-circuit overhead transmission line, which will deliver new transmission infrastructure to carry renewable power from renewable energy zones (REZ) in New South Wales and Victoria, in particular the wind and solar-rich regions of the Murray River REZ and the Western Victorian REZ. The need for these overhead transmission lines is to improve security and reliability in the electricity network as coal-fired power stations retire. AEMO Victoria Planning (AVP) and Transgrid have now released the Project Assessment Conclusions Report (PACR) which identifies the preferred network option for VNI West. The PACR is the final report in the Regulated Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) for VNI West, and charts a broad corridor that connects it to Western Renewables Link (WRL) at a new terminal station at Bulgana and crossing the Murray River north of Kerang. This continues on to EnergyConnect in New South Wales at the new Dinawan substation. It is known as Option 5A. The option includes the uprating of WRL to 500 kV from North of Ballarat to Bulgana in Victoria. The PACR investigates the VNI West network option set out in the Additional Consultation Report in February 2023 (Option 5) and compares it to a new variation (5A). Option 5A is electrically similar to Option 5 (the same network

option), despite covering a different area of interest in the north of Victoria and the south of New South Wales. The PACR identifies a preferred area of interest spanning 5 km to 50 km in width, which will be refined to an indicative route based on further assessments and community consultation in coming months. A new AEMO company, Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) has been established to undertake early works in Victoria, including community, landholder and Traditional Owner consultations and ongoing

investigations into the corridor and ultimate route. The project now moves into a new phase to refine the route and continue the ‘early works’ including ongoing community consultation, studies and assessments required for planning and environmental approvals. The next phase of community consultation and analysis with its focus on identifying the potential study corridor for the project, will include considerations of various social, environmental and land use factors.

COVID Updates and Developments Victorian Stats

There are 57 new hospitalisations, with 59 new deaths.

COVID numbers continue to climb with this weeks reported new cases of 10,642.

Regions

That is a 7 day average of 191.

There were 18 new cases reported in Northern Grampians but only 8 in Buloke Shire.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK At its heart, wokeness is divisive, exclusionary, and hateful. It basically gives mean people a shield to be mean and cruel, armored in false virtue. Elon Musk

report state that all that needs to be achieved with future renerawbale energy can be achieved in a more efficient and effective manner without AEMO’s proprosed transmission lines. AEMO simply must not be allowed to continue its ‘no care’ course of destruction through regional Victoria. Regards Glenda Watts Charlton

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 25th – 31st May 1923 Gre Gre Village Soldiers Memorial Hall The hall was officially opened on 23rd May, after a short religious service by Rev Canon Coupe, C of E, and Mr McDonald Presbyterian Missioner. The new hall has been built close to the old one, which has been in use for 47 years. Made of concrete the new hall is 56 ft x 25 ft with walls 13 ft 7 ins, with a ceiling of fibrous plaster, a floor of jarrah, a collapsible stage and a large ante-room. The hall was built by local residents and supervised by Mr John Rowe of St. Arnaud at a cost of £610.

Football When the St. Arnaud Football Club held a meeting at the Town Hall it was decided membership fee 7/6 for men, 4/- for ladies, dou-

ble ticket lady and gent 10/6, admission at the gate men 1/6, ladies 1/and children a coin. The Club is to buy the necessar y guernseys and stockings and the players are to buy their own knickers. Mr Kitteringham was appointed trainer at 10/- weekly, the secretar y is to be paid £15 per year and the Selection Committee is McKenny, Crone and Kitteringham. A practice match was held at King George’s park between two teams chosen by James Crone and James Millgate and umpired by Father Phelan. Millgate’s team 9-7 beat Crone’s team 6-4 with goals kicked for the winner by Hicks, Goltz, J Rowe 2 each and Bradshaw, Cousins and Joliffe one each and for the losers Kennedy 2, Constable,

Feeny, W Rowe and Hickox one each. After many years inactivity the Swanwater Football Club has been revived. President P J O’Donohue, VicePresident Father Phelan, Secretary R Cadzow, Treasurer James Feeny, with the team colors of navy guernsey, white knickers, and navy socks. They will compete against Moolerr, Slaty Creek and other district teams. Teams in the Mountain Creek Football Association are Barkly, Redbank. Natte Yallock, Stuart Mill and Moonambel.

Accident Cr E J Read of ‘Brimsmore Park’ on Inglewood Road was driving an Ayreshire bull from one paddock to another when it charged him and knocked him down. The bull had gored his arm and was ripping at his clothes when an employee succeeded in driving the beast off. Fortunately Cr Read escaped with only a cut arm requiring several stitches

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Girls Friendly Society and Boy’s Club The first of this season’s activities was a dance attended by 100 young people in the Christ Church Parish

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Hall, where Mrs N J A Reed was presented with a bound church service, prior to her leaving St. Arnaud.

St. Arnaud Band Meeting Result of elections – President G McKechnie, Vice-Presidents W Hurren and G McGlashan, Treasurer T Grant, Secretary G H Osborne, Band Secretary A Summerfield, Bandmaster E

Richards and Drum Major R J Cooper. During the past year 4 players have left the district, 2 have resigned, one new bandsman A O’Connell was welcomed, 5 juniors are under tuition and at present there are 17 playing members.

St. Arnaud Croquet Club As the season has closed presentations of trophies won during

the year were presented to golf croquet champion Mrs Mowbray and 8-hoop croquet champion Mrs L McKenzie.

Sale James H Berry sells allot 42B Parish of Moolerr, 20 acres joins Tom Berry, 1 mile from the late G Berry’s orchard.

St. Arnaud Golf Result of elections at the club’s annual meeting,

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President Dr G V Doyle, Vice-Presidents Mrs F Bray and Mr R McKechnie, Treasurer and Secretary Mr M O’Connell, subscription fee, gents £1-1/-, ladies 10/6.

Rain Several good falls of rain over the last two weeks has resulted in a total of 314 points for May, making a total of 375 points so far this year.

Shirts highlight mental health for GWMWater staff GWMWater is putting workforce mental health in the spotlight, revealing a range of new shirts to spark conversations at work. The shirts feature bold and vivid prints on the cuffs and lower panelling designed to catch the eye, as well as the words ‘this is a conversation starter’ across the back to help instigate those initial conversations amongst staff regarding mental health, making an invisible issue impossible to ignore. “GWMWater recognises the importance of mental health amongst our workforce and these shirts are a great way to get the conversation started amongst our staff,” said Mark Williams, GWMWater’s Managing Director. The initiative forms part of GWMWater’s wider Occupational and Health and Safety strategy. The shirts will be worn by GWMWater

Above: (left to right) Craig Clyne, Meagan Reid, Ivan Wild and Luke Ezard. staff who are required to wear High-Visibility Personal Protective Equipment as part of their uniform. The shirts will be worn on a nominated day each month, as well as on mental health awareness days such as R U OK? Day and World Suicide Prevention Day. “There have already been a range of discussions started in our workforce, and that’s the first step towards creating the cultural shift needed so we can have

these important conversations and destigmatise reaching out for help,” said Mr Williams. The shirts are designed by TradeMutt, a social impact workwear brand synonymous for their unique styles. Their signature colourful designs were made with one goal in mind, to start conversations that destigmatise conversations surrounding mental health.

TradeMutt shirts are supplied to GWMWater through Horsham’s workwear and uniform store, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety. For more information on the shirts, visit hippocketworkwear.com.au/ horsham “We encourage community members who see our staff wearing these shirts, to say hello and have these important conversations.”

‘Love Again’ features at St. Arnaud Cinema LOVE Again is a romantic comedy, the story of a young woman healing a broken heart. While waiting in a coffee shop for her fiancée, Mira, a young book illustrator looks out the window and is shattered as she witnesses the death of her boyfriend John at the hands of a drunk driver. It is two years and Mira still struggles to cope with John’s death. One day, to ease the pain of her grief, she unintentionally sends a number of romantic text messages to John’s old mobile number. However, this number has been reassigned to a journalist called Rob Burns. Rob has been given the task of writing a feature article of Celine Dion (played by herself in this movie).

Contributed Rob is baffled by the cryptic messages and asks Celine for help. He needs to find a way of meeting with the sender of the text messages. Rob eventually meets up with Mira. This is a story about finding oneself. It is about opening our hearts in the midst of sadness, and we all love happy endings. Come along and enjoy this enchanting story, and don’t forget the tissues. Featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, Celine Dion and Russell Tovey who all give excellent performances. Screening takes place on Friday 2nd June at 7.30pm and Sunday 4th June at 2pm.

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What will affect you in the State Budget THIS year’s Victorian State Budget handed down last Tuesday was all about bringing down the debt that had been caused by the COVID-19 measures. Ripon MP Martha Haylett said that the State Government is delivering every election commitment they made, all while repaying the COVID Debt.

Rural and regional investment Since coming to government this Labor Government has invested an average of $4.6 billion in rural and regional Victoria – and this year will deliver $5 billion of investment for rural and regional Victoria. Regional health is suffering due to a reduced ability to attract suitable nursing and medical staff and the state budget recognizes this and makes the university fees for

a Nursing degree free to enable more students to take up this tertiary education. “We’re training more nurses and paramedics, and making nursing free – to make sure patients get the best care” says Martha Haylett.

Regional Health Infrastructure Fund This week’s State Budget secured further funding for the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF) that provides vital government funding to rural and regional health services, including the East Wimmera Health Service (St. Arnaud Hospital). This Fund provides capital

grants funding to health services to ensure all Victorians can access high quality health care, no matter where they live. Martha Haylett says she will work with the St. Arnaud Hospital and other local health services across the region to ensure they can secure RHIF funds and improve their facilities into the future.

Agriculture Free kinder and flood recovery will be ongoing and as well this Budget invests $49 million to enhance biosecurity protections and back in producers. There will be support to producers through grant pro-

Pre Prep modular building to be located in Market Square • From page 1. The Victorian Schools Building Authority (VSBA) presented plans to council for construction of the modular building at the St Arnaud Primary School. Council decided to consider an additional three options, all of which are in the same precinct as the existing Early Learning Centre. A community engagement process was implemented, to seek the views of residents and service users about their preferred location. This included conducting a community event in April 2023, to enable the community to ask questions, developing a survey to indicate preferences and provide comments, as well as opportunities for the community to

discuss their views with council officers. Through these processes, the community indicated that their preference is for the modular building to be constructed in the Market Square car park, adjacent to the existing Early Learning Centre. Additional exploration of this option has included examination of the planning and environmental implications of construction on this site and the cost of implementing changes to existing parking arrangements. Car parking changes Approximately half of the existing 94 car parking places will be lost in the development but will be replaced by spaces in Market, Walker and Golden Streets.

grams, farm safety and wellbeing program, as well as funding for pests and weed management.

Free rego for apprentices Easing the cost-of-living pressure for apprentices by making their vehicle registration free will save eligible trade apprentices up to $865 every year.

Roads The State Government says Martha Haylett is working hard to repair the state’s roads following the devastating floods last year - with an extra $2.8 billion in road maintenance over 10 years to ensure motorists can keep moving safely. “This is the first time a 10year investment has been made allowing us to be more strategic with our road maintenance program. “This extra funding means at least $6.6 billion will be invested in road asset management on Victoria’s Road network over the next decade. “It includes rebuilding, resurfacing, and repairing works, as well as bridge and drainage repairs to support the productivity of the road network across regional and metropolitan Victoria. “A total of $770 million will be delivered to maintain Victoria’s Road assets in 202324, compared to the average annual spend of $493 million when the Coalition were last

in office” Ms Haylett says.

Power Saving Bonus $400 million has also been confirmed for another round of the hugely popular Power Saving Bonus, providing another $250 to households that use the Victorian Energy Compare website to search for the cheapest electricity deal.

Tiny Towns Fund A new $10 million Tiny Towns Fund will provide local grants of up to $50,000 for community projects in regional towns with less than 5000 residents.

VFF says farmers are paying the price VFF says that Victoria’s State Budget reveals that regional Victorians and farmers are being unfairly forced to pay the price of the Andrews Government’s infrastructure cost blowouts and years of fiscal mismanagement in Melbourne. VFF President Emma Germano said regional Victorians were being made to pay as a consequence of the government’s decisions. “Whilst the Treasurer’s speech talked a lot about paying down debt, it failed to mention the debt owed to regional communities who kept Victoria from recession in the middle of the COVID19 pandemic. Mr Pallas also failed to mention that debt levels for the state of Victoria will continue to escalate over

Above: Martha Haylett MP for Ripon. the next five years.” “Regional Victoria contributes almost 15 per cent to the state’s economy and is the home of about a quarter of all Victorians, but has been left reeling with only five per cent investment in the State Budget.” Ms Germano said the future years of inequity in infrastructure spending would increase the cost of doing business for farmers and food prices for consumers. “Whilst major infrastructure projects in Melbourne have blown out by over $500 million, regional communities are left to pick up crumbs off the infrastructure table.” “A $1.8 billion dollar, 10year road maintenance program isn’t long term funding certainty, it is playing make-believe. It does nothing to give road asset managers the certainty needed to plan works and line up contractors to fix our roads now.” “Failure to fix the state’s rotten roads will just mean more pain for farmers, supply chains and regional Victorians.”

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recruit for high-skilled roles also had an effect. Ongoing investigations of shared services were also a consideration for a more viable future.

External influences The preparation of the budget was operating within a rate capped environment, rising inflation and cost of materials, funding and renewal gaps for assets, infrastructure and services and the impact of a changing and ageing demographic and the need to respond with increased staff resources to meet emerging demands.

What is being spent $6.3 million is allocated to roads, bridges and footpath infrastructure projects and maintenance, $2.1 million for parks and recreation projects and maintenance, $1.7 million for building works Enhancing lifestyles and community services will cost $14.8million. Providing sustainable infrastructure has been allocated $3million. Funding for these areas will be made by rates and charges ($20.1million) and grants and contributions ($19million). Some areas of interest follow.

Internal influences Council’s commitment to reviewing services and to provide sufficient resources to undertake projects and works as articulated in the Council Plan was the major internal influence. Salary costs that are impacted by service demands and are to be paid in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement (EA) as well as the impact that the current competition within the labour market is having on Council’s ability to

Early Childhood Education and Care Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services are provided by the council at

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the St. Arnaud Early Learning Centre (ELC) which includes Long Day Care (LDC) and three-year-old and fouryear- old sessional kindergarten programs. The service is funded by Commonwealth and State Government grants, service user fees and the council. Supported playgroups are also provided across Northern Grampians Shire. Changes to the provision of early childhood education are having a significant impact on all aspects of service delivery and the cost of ECEC is $1,783,000 which will be made up from fees of $1,215,000, grants $173,000 and rates $363,000.

Community Care Services Community Care services support older residents and residents with disabilities to remain living independently and safely in their own homes. Support is also provided for carers. Council will contract with an independent reviewer to assess the impact of the proposed reforms of aged care services currently being developed by the Commonwealth Government. The review will provide guidance as to the future direction for the council’s continued role in supporting older residents and residents living with disabilities who cannot access the NDIS. The review will also assess the viability of the council’s ongoing delivery of in-home care services in the context of the Commonwealth reforms and based on this assessment and engagement with older residents, develop strategic directions for the council’s future role in service delivery for all older residents. Rates of $77,000 will be used to support this ser vice costing $1,446,000 and only offset by fees of $1,335,000 and government grants of $33,000.

Immunisation The immunisation ser vice provides monthly immunisation sessions for children from birth to five years of age in Stawell and St. Arnaud and immunisation sessions at secondary schools for Years 7 and 10 students across the shire. Rates will be required to subsidise this service to the tune of $45,000 as the cost of

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$68,000 is only offset by user fees of $3,000 and Government funds of $19,000.

Public Health Plan Council Rates of $35,000 will be used for this responsibility af ter government grants of $15,000 are applied to an expense of $51,000.

Swimming Pools Structural assessments of St Arnaud Pool will be completed to determine long-term viability of asset and with the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre the budget will be $1,153,000 offset by fees of $745,000 and government grants of $124,000. The Stawell complex will require complete concept designs which are included in this budget.

Libraries Northern Grampians Libraries is a part of the Central Highlands Library network, allowing our members access to a collection of over three million items - books, movies, music, audiobooks, newspaper and magazine collections across 27 library services through Libraries Victoria. The amount the rates will contribute to Libraries is $283,000 from an expense of $1,153,000 with fees contributing $745,000 and government grants $124,000.

Community Development C o m m u n i t y Development delivers projects and programs that aim to empower the community to be stronger (more resilient) and more connected. This includes supporting the community to build community pride and a sense of place, sustainable social capital and capacity, as well as safe and inclusive environments and communities. It will have a contribution from rates of $649,000 with only government grants of $286,000 offsetting the expense of $936,000. Initiatives for 2023/24 include the implementation of Arts and Culture Action Plan 2022 with the Gatherings Festival 2024 Stawell and Great Western, Digital Storytelling / Public Art Augmented Reality, Stawell and St Arnaud public murals.

Sport, recreation and open space planning The work of the Sport, Recreation and Open Space Planning Team is to plan and design community spaces, places and buildings, master plans, concept plans and facility and reserve management plans are delivered with the intention to achieve liveability, sustainability, health and wellbeing outcomes. Initiatives for the coming year include the implementation of the Walkers Lake Management Plan (2019-29) – Access, Tracks and Signage, and reviewing the Market Square Master plan. This section of the budget will require $85,000 of rates and $37,000 of grants for an expense of $123,000.

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning delivers land use and development plans for our towns and landscapes. Township and structure plans and technical investigations such as heritage studies and urban design strategies inform action such as Planning Scheme changes to ensure we meet current and future community needs. The Council is empowered to plan for the shire through legislative responsibility. Strategic planning will cost $160,000 and rates will subsidise it to $111,000 with government grants contributing $49,000. Initiatives for the coming year will be implementing St. Arnaud Framework.

and fees will contribute $62,000, grants $93,000 and rates $211,000.

Business growth and investment attraction Business growth sup ports our business community (growth-focused entrepreneurs) to grow exports and jobs, build economic and environmental sustainability, embrace innovation and provide best practice. Key sectors are agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism and retail. Initiatives for the year include business growth program, new resident and workforce attraction strategy, main street activation, value add to agriculture investigation and the Pyrenees Pipeline project. The cost will be $817,000 with $250,000 from grants and $567,000 from rates.

bridges and major culverts, sealing high-use gravel roads that provide access to rural residential properties, mitigation of existing safety issues in rural road intersections, rehabilitation of existing failing sealed roads and street/Lane works identified as priority works requested by the community. The budget expenditure for roads is $2,688,000 with only $834,000 from grants and the remaining $1,864,000 coming from rates.

Waste The cost of providing kerbside services and transfer stations are included together for a total of $2,325,000. With income from fees for the two services $2,935,000, the Council will have a surplus of $590,000. During the 12 month period Council intends to explore collaborative procurement opportunities for the the kerbside waste and recycling collection contract.

Roads, bridges, footpaths and drainage

Submissions

Council currently maintains 3,370 km of the local road network, consisting of 820km of sealed roads, 2,140km of unsealed roads, and 411km of formed/ track roads as per the agreed level of service. This road network has 145 bridges and 279 major culverts. The expenditure for this relates to repair and upgrade existing

Submissions must be received before close of business on 15th June and will be considered for the final budget that will be presented at the Council meeting of 26th June in the Perry Room of the St. Arnaud Town Hall. For the full 2023/24 Budget for the Northern Grampians Shire, the document can be found on the Council’s website.

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THE third installment of the Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise has the tagline “the beloved band of misfits are looking - Contributed a bit different these days.”

The council delivers visitor information services including the accredited Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Halls Gap and volunteer-run VICs in St Arnaud and Stawell and manages the Halls Gap Hub. The council also supports community and tourism events to develop our visitor economy. The council supports continued destination marketing to increase front of mind awareness (particularly in metropolitan Melbourne) of the Grampians region as a whole by partnering with our Regional Tourism Board, Grampians Tourism (GT). The cost of Tourism amounts to $366,000

Writer James Gunn returns as writer for this final salute to the Guardians in the Mar vel Comic Universe, bringing the much-loved saga to a satisfying conclusion. Hailed for its characters and rich backstory, it keeps viewers up to date with Rocket Racoon, StarLord and Gamora, as well as ramping up the action and adventure with plenty of stunning visual effects. There are also strong themes of family, redemption, and sacrifice woven throughout,with some emotional moments and comic relief thrown in. The annotated story reads: “Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of

Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. “If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.” So, why not settle in for a winter session indoors and let imagination rule as another exciting journey through the cosmos unfolds. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3” M (Intense scenes of violence, science fiction themes and coarse language) 150 mins screens: Saturday 3rd June at 8pm, Sunday 4th June at 2pm and Tuesday 6th June at 8pm.

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Better lighting for Lord Nelson Park LAST Wednesday six new light towers were installed by a large crane inside the trotting track around the football and hockey field at Lord Nelson Park St. Arnaud. These brighter lights will replace the existing lights for training purposes on Tuesday and Thursday nights. The project is planned to be completed by July 9th.

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Flag raising ceremony for National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week RECONCILIATION Week commenced with National Sorry Day last Friday and Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) confirmed its unassailable commitment to Reconciliation, determined to overcome the division and inequality between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. The Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy 2021-2026 establishes the vision for ‘thriving and vibrant Victorian communities which enshrine the values, knowledge and rights of Aboriginal Victorians’ and NGSC Mayor, Cr Kevin Erwin stands firmly behind this. “Council is committed to taking positive steps toward genuine reconciliation. “The process to heal the divide and to acknowledge the past must be taken seriously. “As a council, we are wholeheartedly committed to this journey,” explained Cr. Erwin. NGSC’s Reconciliation journey started with the symbolic decision to return management of Sisters Rocks to Traditional Owners. In April 2021, the council worked with Barengi Land Council and the State Government to transfer ownership of the land to the State, to be managed by Barengi Land Council on behalf of Traditional Owners. The Council recog-

nises the importance of forging authentic working relationships with Traditional Owners and is in the process of preparing a Protocol for Official Acknowledgement of Country and Flying the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag and will introduce Cultural

Awareness Training for staff. Councillor Eddy Ostarcevic, from Kara Kara Ward raised the flag at a short ceremony on National Sorry Day last Friday, 26th May. The Council encourages all community members to participate in Reconciliation Week, with events taking place up to 3rd June 2023. By coming together and embracing our shared history, we can build a stronger, more harmonious future for all.

“In 2018 RFDS started similar projects in Heathcote and in 2021 Rochester was added and this year Wa r r a c k n a b e a l , Numurkah, and Foster. “I believe that Robinvale, L akes Entrance, Sale and Kyneton are also coming on board”, Hayley said. “We very much rely on volunteer drivers to come on board and volunteers will be given full training. “So for anyone that like to get out there, have a good yarn, please consider the opportunity” she said. The service will assist the more vulnerable and frail residents and community members but for others with general transport difficulties the RFDS will attempt to accommodate these as well.

Northern Grampians Shire Council Open Space and Active Transport Strategy 2023-33 is a plan for the future.

This important strategy will explore and instigate facilities for active recreation - from fishing to footy to yoga - and active transport - like walking, cycling and scootering to work or school. TELL US WHAT YOU NEED. Fill in the survey for your chance to win a $100 voucher to use at one of our fantastic local Northern Grampians Shire shops. To do this, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGSC_P arks_and_Pathways You can also ask our staff for a paper copy if you would prefer. For more information, please contact Nic Baird on 03 5358 0564 or nicholas.baird@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Electrical Line Vegetation Clearance Works The council will be conducting pruning works to trees located on public land managed by the council over the next two months to meet statutory vegetation clearance space requirements around electricity lines.

Above: Cr. Eddy Ostarcevic raising the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag at a ceremony in Market Square last Friday, National Sorry Day.

RFDS to commence Community Transport for St. Arnaud and district Story continued from last week...

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Why this service is being offered Accessing health care and maintaining social connections can be challenging for residents of rural areas who are unable to drive or have limited transport options. RFDS Victoria is trying to address this issue by working with Primar y Health Networks and regional health care services to bring the Flying Doctor Community Transport service to more communities. This free service aims not only to improve the physical and mental health of rural Victorians, but enhance their social connections as well.

Eligibility To be eligible to use the service, you must

be over 65 years, or have a pension, concession or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card, live within the designated pick-up zone; and be accessing a health or wellbeing appointment or a formally funded Social Support Group

Information Session The RFDS are hosting a Community Transport Information Session in St. Arnaud on Friday 2nd June between 10am and 12 noon in the Perr y Room at the St. Arnaud Town Hall, where they will be sharing more about the program and how individuals can become involved. RFDS is partnered with East Wimmera Health Service to bring this ser vice to St Arnaud and surrounding communities.

The council’s Electrical Line Clearance Management Plan can be accessed via the council’s website. Should you require further information, please contact the Coordinator Parks and Facilities on 03 5358 8700 during business hours.

Volunteer Opportunity – St Arnaud Visitor Information Centre

Are you passionate about St Arnaud? Would you like to join the amazing team at the St Arnaud Visitor Information Centre and help promote our region? We would love you to join our enthusiastic and friendly team as an ambassador. No experience necessary! Volunteering provides a fantastic opportunity to share local knowledge and assist visitors to make their stay enjoyable and fulfilling. We are looking for people with a passion for the local area that would like to share their passion and knowledge by talking to visitors, sharing stories, and assisting with enquiries. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with us, please contact Julie Gibson, Team Leader Visitor Services on 0408 560 345 or by email at visitor.information@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Taking Your Business Online Free Business Workshop This workshop is designed to help small businesses develop an understanding of online opportunities and assist business owners to make informed choices about how to set up an online presence for their business. The topics covered include: Operating your business in a digital world Hardware and software requirements Benefits of having a website and features make a website effective The importance of email communications in business How to protect your business in a digital world The workshop will be held on Wednesday, 7 June in the Perry Room, St Arnaud Town Hall, from 6pm to 8pm. Registrations for the workshop are essential. To register, please visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/events/allevents-calendar/events-directory/takingyour-business-online-workshop The workshop is facilitated by Business Victoria and Monarch Institute.

Bulgana Wind Farm Grants Grants open 19 June to 31 July 2023 Neoen Australia, owner of Bulgana Green Power Hub (BGPH), is committed to contributing to the Northern Grampians Shire community by providing financial support to community groups and organisations to build capacity and grow the region. Each year, the BGPH Community Fund commits $120,000 through an open and competitive grant process administered by the Northern Grampians Shire Council. Small grants up to $5,000 and large grants up to $20,000 are available each financial year. Grants over $5000 are required to match the funding amount dollar for dollar. For more details and to apply, please visit: www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/residents/gra nts/other-grant-fundingopportunities/bulgana-green-powerhub-community-fund Contact Tina Baker for more information on 03 5358 8772 or by email at community@ngshire.vic.gov.au FREE MASKS FREE RAT TESTS Don't forget that we have FREE masks and RAT tests available to collect at our Northern Grampians Shire Council offices in both St Arnaud and Stawell. These are free - all you need to do is visit our friendly customer support team and ask.

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EMPLOYMENT

Positions Vacant Domestic or Direct Care Workers Stawell and St Arnaud - Casual positions $36-$38 p/hr depending on qualifications No experience necessary, learn and earn. Visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers to apply before 12 June 2023.

POSITION VACANT CASUAL Driveway Attendant Weekdays and Weekends as needed Position includes fuel & shop sales, general cleaning and other sundry duties. Basic computer knowledge. Applications in writing, delivered to:Alan & Mark Esmore St. Arnaud Apex Service Station 1 Silvermines Road, St. Arnaud. Vic. 3478

Position Vacant Supervisor Plant and Mechanical Workshops Full time permanent 9 day fortnight $73-$85k/annum Newly created role at St Arnaud Council Depot. This position coordinates and assists the works and parks coordinators to develop maintenance schedules for the capital plant fleet, mechanical workshops and fixed plant. The position will also assist the Manager Operations to achieve strategic objectives, delivery of programs and services, and lead the personnel of the workshops through effective change and increase efficiency through continual change. If you'd like to know more contact Mick McQueen, Coordinator Operations at mick.mcqueen@ ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8700. To apply visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers before 12 June 2023.

Administration Officer • Permanent and Part-time position • 20 hours / week (flexible) starting July 2023 • Diverse and fast-paced environment with an agriculture industry leader • St. Arnaud based with home/office balance considered Ridley Agriproducts has an exciting opportunity on offer for an Administration Officer to join our small and supportive logistics team for a 12-month period (with potential for extension) based at our St. Arnaud mill. The position will take control of an established invoice assessment and processing function that ensures our supply partners are paid on time and in full, every time. Daily tasks will include preparing invoices for payment, analysing improvement opportunities and liaising directly with freight providers via phone and email. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the position and bring an enthusiastic approach and wiliness to learn. Your key skills and attributes include being able to balances priorities, work autonomously, be process driven with a keen eye for detail with barriers/obstacles rationally and effectively. Ideally the success candidate will have 3+ years working in accounts payable (or similar) role, worked in an office environment and has a sound understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook) programs. Experience with the micros D365 ERP system is desirable but not mandatory. If this opportunity appeals to your or you would like more information, please contact us on one of the methods below: Email: Transport@ridley.com.au Phone: 0418 640 542 Applications close on 16th June 2023.

Job Opportunities Campus negotiable • Nurse Unit Manager - Community Nursing • Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) Birchip • Food and Domestic Service Assistant • Associate Nurse Unit Manager • Planned Activity Group Assistant Charlton • Food and Domestic Service Assistant Donald • Enrolled Nurse St Arnaud • Registered Nurse • Enrolled Nurse • Associate Nurse Unit Manager • Junior Food and Domestic Service Assistant • Communications & Marketing Officer Wycheproof • Enrolled Nurse Further information available at: https://ewhs.org.au/careers

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THE CHARLTON CEMETERY TRUST The Charlton Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment. Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history. Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members.

The land affected by the application is located at 310 Supple Road, Paradise being Crown Allotments 75B and 74C, Parish of Winjallok The application is for a permit for Use of the land for a Festival and camping, including temporary development of stage areas, festival structures and associated works. The applicant for the permit is M Bortz. The planning permit application reference number is 5.2023.17.1. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at Council Office, 59-69 Main Street, Stawell or 40 Napier Street, St Arnaud. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Northern Grampians Shire Council, PO Box 580, Stawell 3380 in writing, include reasons for the objection, and state how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 16 June 2023. If you object the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process. More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www.health.vic.gov. au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/class-b-cemeterytrust-appointments To register your interest please contact The Charlton Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement:

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The Charlton Cemetery Trust contact details: 5491 5210 The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. The trust will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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CROSS - John Derham Passed away peacefully, on the 23rd of May 2023, aged 84 years. Cherished partner of Aileen. Dearly loved husband of Judy (dec). Devoted father of Rebecca and Rachael, and fatherin-law of Ben and Stuart. Loving ‘Poppy Cross’ of Jett, Teal and Trace.

McPHEE - Wilma The family of Wilma McPhee would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and kindness on the passing of our mother (Nana Mac). To all the wonderful staff at Kara Court Nursing Home who have cared for Wilma. Thank you everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards, messages, it means so much. To Kells Funeral Service, Allsorts, Country Kitchen, thanks so much. Deepest Gratitude. Terry, Leanne McPhee and family.

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SANDERSON - Glad Treasured memories of the great times we shared together. God has taken you now to your loved ones. R.I.P. Glad Dearly loved friend of Ray and Nell (both dec.) and their family.

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SANDERSON - Glad On behalf of the Lions Club of St. Arnaud we offer our deepest condolences to Marilyn and Bill on the passing of Marilyn’s mother Gladys Sanderson. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

HOWARTH - Craig Bruce 7/6/1969 - 5/6/2019 Son to Colleen and Bruce, brother to Mark (Howie) and Sonya (dec.). Uncle and good mate to his friends. Loved and sadly missed.

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FUNERAL CROSS - John Derham Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr John Derham Cross to be held at Tuckers Chapel, cnr Torquay and Pioneer Roads, Grovedale, Geelong on TUESDAY (6th June) at 2.00pm prior to a private cremation. Please visit tuckers.com.au for webcast details.

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Understanding chemical impact on beneficial insects in grain paddocks INSECTICIDES are a valuable tool for Australian grain growers to effectively manage pests in grain production. However beneficial insects also play an important role in farming and now understanding how and what chemistries to use to protect these 'paddock helpers' is easier than ever. Healthy popula-

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proven guide explaining the impact commonly used insecticides have on beneficials. Now as part of the Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program (AGPIP), an investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in partnership with Cesar Au s t r a l i a a n d t h e University of Melbourne there is a guide for growers, agronomists and farm advisers in the Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table. Developed in consultation with grain growers and chemical industry representatives, the table summarises the impacts of various insecticidal and miticidal active ingredients on a range of beneficial insects, such as ladybird beetles, parasitoid wasps, predatory mites, lacewings and hoverflies. The research focused on chemicals, field rates, growing environments, pests and beneficials specific to the grains industry, and this was the first time that such a guide had been developed for Australian broadacre cropping. Since its initial publication in April 2022, this guide has been instrumental in helping growers make

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informed management decisions. South Australian agronomist Hamish Verco said the toxicity guide had become a valuable reference tool in the field. 'I work in the organic/biological space, so my recommendations are often to avoid insecticides all together, but this is not always possible,' Mr Verco said.

'So, where growers must, it is great to empower them with knowledge on what products they can use that may have less effects on beneficials.' The data collected on beneficial insects covers a wide range of species, which are presented in a consolidated grouped form in the table. For example, recent findings on snout mites,

which are important predators of the redlegged earth mite and lucerne flea, are now incorporated into the ‘predatory mites’ category. Overall toxicity ratings for each chemical have been determined by averaging the results across all insect species included. Chemicals are arranged in ascending order of overall toxici-

ty - the least toxic chemicals begin at the top of the table and progress downward toward the more toxic chemicals. By utilising the Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table, growers can make targeted spray decisions that minimise harm to essential beneficial insects and maximise biological control against a specific pest.

Keep supporting the 'Bucks for brains' project I am sure most farmers have heard of the Bucks for Brains initiative, which provides generous incentive payments for livestock owners who submit eligible sheep and cattle brains for testing. In doing so, this ongoing testing helps Australia maintain market access for its livestock industries. To be considered eligible, the animal must be alive at presentation to a veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria staff and showing neurological signs, which include circling, blindness or abnormal behaviour. ‘Bucks for Brains’ is a vital initiative of the National Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Surveillance Project (NTSESP). NTSESP is tasked with confirming Australia’s proof of freedom from rare fatal brain and other central nervous system diseases called Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs). The damaging effects that TSEs can have on a country's livestock industry and economy were made clear during the outbreak of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as ‘mad cow disease’, in the United Kingdom, and following detection in Canada and United States. BSE is a disease that emerged in the 1980s through the feeding of meat meal contaminated with an infectious agent known as a prion. The disease causes an untreatable, progressive, degenerative condition of the brain

leading to a range of neurological signs – therefore gaining the name, mad cow disease. In Australia, we are in the fortunate position of being considered one of the least likely countries in

the world to have BSE. To firmly claim our livestock are free of BSE, we are required to have a surveillance system to demonstrate that declaration. An incentive of $100 for sheep and $300 for cattle is available to livestock owners to help ensure we continue to demonstrate our freedom. In addition, all laboratory investi-

Week ending Wednesday 24 May 2023

Dr Jeff Cave Senior Veterinary Officer gations and costs are covered as part of the scheme. For further information please contact your local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer.

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has continued to decline, recording overall losses for the third consecutive series. Weaker buyer sentiment was evident from the opening lot in the East, this weaker sentiment resulted in less spirited bidding, with buyer enthusiasm waning as the sales progressed. The result was prices opening lower, then deteriorating throughout the series. By the end of the week, the Individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for Merino fleece had dropped by between 31 and 117 cents across the three selling centres, with all regions recording similar falls. The skirtings followed a similar pattern to the fleece, with general losses of between 40 and 60 cents. The oddments again lacked support and the three Merino Carding indicators dropped by an average of 35 cents.

The crossbred sector also fell, although the losses were not as severe as in the other sectors. The end result of these movements was a 49 cent fall in the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI), the EMI closed the week at 1,214 cents. This was the largest weekly fall in the EMI since August 2021. The EMI has lost 96 cents (7.3%) over the previous three weeks. Currency played little part in the losses felt this week. When viewed in US dollar terms the EMI dropped by 39 cents, the 4.6% fall only slightly larger than the 3.9% fall in the EMI in Australian dollar terms. The sharp falls were understandably met with seller resistance, pushing

National Offering Centre North South West Total

Week 47 47 47

Days Offering 23, 24 May 9,723 23, 24 May 22,404 23, 24 May 6,912 30,039

Future Offerings Week

48

30, 31 May

Source - AWEX

47,041

the national passed in rate up to 27.3%, this was the highest passed in rate since August 2021. The amount of wool withdrawn prior to sale also climbed, the 7.7% withdrawn nationally, the largest since March. The price reductions of the previous three weeks have not been a deterrent to many sellers, next week’s offering increases. Currently, there is 47,041 bales expected to be offered nationally.

Melbourne 1174M -45 16.5 2262 -106 17 2063 -117 17.5 1935 -100 18 1725 -105 18.5 1587 -77 19 1527 -44 19.5 1456 -54 20 1398 -60 21 1364 -31 22 1319 23 24 25 716n -4 26 542 -13 28 323 -2 30 292 -5 32 235 -3 MC 761 -25 Ind.

The 2023 Inter-hotels Pool Comp. season

Badminton back for another year

ROUND Six of the Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 24th May which, until 1958 used to be British Empire Day, celebrated here with a bonfire and cracker night and while there were no major fireworks displayed across the spectrum of tonight’s matches there were two intriguing battles at either end of the ladder; was it going to prove to be an evening of empirical celebrations for the two Farmers’ Arms teams? - by Bob Wooley At home in the Parisian end of town the thirdplaced Farmers’ Arms One side hosted the untarnished regal Royal One team and when the Farmers’ top gun Leigh Watkins exploded all of Sam Postlethwaite’s bungers at the top of the second round his team was leading by four games to one after Haydn Berry and Shane Sanger had fired Dave Russ and Thomas Watts while Geoff Watts had been unable to get his bonfire going against Daniel Needs. The remainder of the second round was to see the three victors from round one each have their sparklers extinguished to level their matches and have the Farmers’ boys leading by five games to three but any thoughts that they may have had of ending the Royalist’s unbeaten status were severely dented when Dave, Daniel and Tom each extinguished the bonfires of Haydn, Geoff and Shane leaving the Royals one game clear at the end of the singles. It was all now down to the doubles and it was to be the pairing of Dave and Daniel who were to successfully launch the skyrockets against Leigh and Haydn to ensure the Royal sanctity. The Farmers were to win the final doubles match but it was a mere formality as the fireworks had fizzled out and the relieved Royals had won the match by seven games to six. It has been rumoured that the resident kangaroo population at the Country Club are to be issued with dark glasses on pool nights as yet another two new full moons were to appear on the greens during the match between the second-placed Club One side and the fifth-placed tourists from the Avoca Forest, the Logan team. The first match of the season to go just ten games, the minimum number possible, was to go frame for frame through to the end of the singles with the clash of the captains going the way of the Mean Machine’s Paul Mullins over Shaun McNaulty while delighted Des Moulday, riding the crest of the Magpie wave swamped Keith Turner, including a seven-baller in the first frame thus instigating the evening’s first moonrise but Keith was soon followed by the Meanies’ Jacob Vanrenen who suffered the identical ignominy in his second frame against Stephen Rodger while in amongst all of this mayhem Ben Pell had retired Troy Shields to the bar. But all of this excitement was to prove too overpowering for the battlers from the Pub in the Scrub as they rolled over in the doubles, blowing a chance to send the match to a tie-breaker when they went in-off the black in the final shot of the game thereby handing the match to the Roller and floggers Number One side six games to four . Arguably the most beguiling contest of the round was the clash of the cellar-dwellers Farmers’ Arms Two when they visited the bastion on the hill to hopefully secure their first win and possibly swap places with the team immediately above them, the struggling Sporting Club side (this would have required a 10 – 0 victory). They began well with Trevor Merrin and Logan Hines winning their opening frames against Dayle Pitt and Jessie Cook but courageous captain Alayne Cunningham and Kelly Pole were unable to replicate this against Reg Nazifouski and Danny Pitt leaving the match all square at the end of the first round. Trevor squared his match at the top of the second round then Logan retired Jessie but he was soon joined by Alayne and Kelly as Reg and Danny produced reciprocal performances against them. It was now up to Trevor to keep the Farmers’ hopes alive with the only frame required in the third round and this he did but they had run their race, losing both doubles for the Club to win by seven games to four The Country Club Two were to secure the biggest win of the night when they visited the Royal rampart to take on their number Two side. Grant Doyle, Will Jackson and Harley Durward all set the Catherine wheels going amongst Dillon Baldock, Nick Birthisel and Harry Bigmore while the Royal’s roaster Phill Atkin toasted Jake Male on the bonfire. The doubles were then shared to give the Royalists an eight games to four victory which sees them retain fourth spot on the ladder

SHUTTLES are again flying, as Charlton Badminton resumed again for another winter season. - Contributed

St. Arnaud Rifle Club report SATURDAY was a great day for shooting 800yds with a light breeze and no mirage meaning a good clear view of the target. - Contributed Unfortunately Maryborough were unable to make a team this month so only St. Arnaud and Birchip competed on the range with Robinvale-Swan Hill sending their scores down from theirs. Winners for the day were Robinvale-Swan Hill with 965.09pts, Birchip second with 957.12pts and St. Arnaud, who actually were able to field a full team, came in not far behind on 945.18pts.

With three rounds down St. Arnaud, Birchip and Robinvale-Swan Hill are all level on the ladder at 8pts with Maryborough at 5pts. Top of the Rifle for the following classes were:Target - Greg Tomorad - St. Arnaud F Open - Ron Harris - Birchip F Standard - Lindsey Blythman Birchip Next shoot is on the 24th of June at 700yds.

Above: Junior golfers taking advantage of coaching by members of Charlton Golf.

Good scores at Charlton Ladies Golf SOME good scores Wednesday 24th May as the course hardens up from lack of rain and golfers get in a few rounds; Wendy Laffin winner with - Contributed 39 points, Chris Livingston 2nd with 36 points. Marj Bartlett had a superb 26 points in a 12 hole comp. NTP's 2nd Wendy L affin, 7th Anne Kenny and 14th Marj Olive.

Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet Bowls - Contribute

IT was cold and wet outside but inside was where all the action was happening. Two teams finished the night with two wins each, congratulations to the team of Shirley Coburn, Heather Cooper and Gary McClelland and also to the team of Malcolm Campbell and David Legg. While most of the games were close, Malcolm and David managed to score around the scoreboard and lap their opposition in their last game, a feat that doesn’t happen very often. Great bowling guys.

Juniors and some ladies have taken advantage of coaching by Wendy, Clinton and Anthony to vest some time in developing their skills.

The championships are postponed from next week to the following week, anyone who wants to play an adjusted round let Wendy know.

St. Arnaud ladies golf results THERE was a meeting before golf last Wednesday with the Gold Town Salver and Mid West Marathon events on the agenda. Ladies then proceeded with a nine hole stableford event. Winner was Chris Batters with 23 points. Runner-up was Rhonda Pole on a countback with Brenda Proctor both with 18th pts. Nearest the pins - 6th Chris Batters and 8th Brenda Proctor. The championships start today over two divisions and will be held over three weeks.

St. Arnaud golf • From back page. In an event more l i ke a L i g h t e n i n g Premiership, the 8 teams play 4 matches, each over 6 holes, to decide the winner. In the final St. Arnaud A team defeated Boort, to win the Kara Kara Pennant. St. Arnaud were able to field a second team to replace

Donald, who were unable to get a team. It is a rare and valuable opportunity for the clubs from the association to get together, compete and socialize. This is a fantastic event that Kara Kara hold, and a very good result for St. Arnaud to win the event and also field a second team at short notice.

Competition running across three sessions – kids on Tuesday’s after school, Friday morning social ladder, and Tuesday night ladder. At the recent AGM, Brian Heenan has stepped back into the role of President, Carla Hooper-Dixon is the new secretary and Naomi Fitzpatrick continues as Treasurer and Ethan Needs as Vice-President, the club and members thanking Dr. Stephen Webb who presided as President for the last two seasons. Juniors has pleasantly seen up to 28 children taking to the courts and players are developing nicely in this early part of the season – it is not too late to join, come along and give it a go. Week 1 – Section 1, winner was Murphy Fitzpatrick winning all three sets from Ethan Soulsby who narrowly dropped just the one match 29-31 , closely followed by Sam Olive also with two wins. Section 2, winner was Leigh van Boven winning all three sets, edging out Liam Monaghan who also won three, Rosie Fitzpatrick third winning two sets. Section 3, winner was Tully Bourke winning all three sets, Chace Dixon second also winning his three. Week 2 – Section 1, was a hotly contested section, winner was Seb Zagame winning two sets, Ethan Soulsby second for a second successive week, joined by Leigh van Boven and Murphy Fitzpatrick in also winning two sets. Section 2, winner was Liam Monaghan on a countback from Charlie Zagame after both lads won their three sets. Section 3 was won by Jodan Chamberlain, winning three sets, Isaac Roberts fininshing second winning two. Week 3 – Section 1, Seb Zagame made it back-to-back section wins, just edging out Murphy Fitzpatrick after both boys won their three sets played. Section 2 was won by Toby Bourke winning his three sets, Anika Holmes-Brown finishing runners up winning two. Section 3 saw some great badminton played between the five competitors, Isaac Roberts winning two sets, his third set a narrow 14-15 loss, Chace Dixon second

also winning two sets for the night. Section 4 winner was Lila Schofield not losing a set, Cooper McGrath, Flynn Zagame and Aria Whitfield all just dropping one set. Section 5 was won by Lacey Jenkyn, just ahead of Hudson McGrath with both winning all their matches. The new season of Friday Morning Social badminton has also kicked off, the majority of players continuing on from the Summer competition, results not yet to hand. Tuesday Night Ladder competition is also underway, numbers have so far been a little disappointing and all new or previous players are most welcome. Names in by 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start. Week 1, section 1 winner was Karthik Rajashekar winning three of four sets, holding out Ethan Needs who also won three. Section 2 saw Fletcher HolmesBrown win all four sets and the section, Jane Stanley holding her own to finish second. Week 2, section 1 was won by Troy Heenan, winning three and losing the fourth 20-21, K arthik Rajashekar also winning three to claim second place, Nick Thompson also winning three. Section 2, Jane Stanley went one better to win the section, Mar y McL oughlan close behind. Week 3, section 1 saw Troy Heenan go back-to-back again just losing the one set 20-21 in a repeat of the previous week, Abby Thompson home from Uni studies also winning three out of four along with brother Nick. Section 2, Matt Thompson returned to the court a winner – winning all four sets, Seb Zagame stepping up to senior competition and finishing second. Week 4, in section 1 Troy Heenan, winning all four sets to claim the section win, Ethan Needs winning three two finish runner up. Section 2, Lucinda Holmes-Brown finding form, winning three out of four in some great matches across the section, Seb Zagame finishing second for the second week running, not overawed by the stepup to senior competition.

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Grandfinal rematch between Donald and Saints U14s IN a rematch of the Grand Final from last season the young Saints were looking to get one back on Donald from last year’s defeat. - Contributed Donald’s early start in the first quarter showed why they were the reigning premier, they jumped the young Saints with some good ball movement and bigger bodies but the Saints weren’t overwhelmed and they held firm. Austin Lowe was a strong presence starting at center half back and made sure that Donald’s early attacks were sent back the Saints way. Finn Wilson was also a strong support for Austin in defence and they linked up well with each other. Once the ball got to the Saints forward line in the first quarter Bob Donald showed class with his skill and decision making to ensure the ball would find team mates. Jack Batters laid a big tackle and was duly rewarded with a holding the ball decision. With this movement forward this gave the Saints their first opportunity of the quarter to kick a goal unfortunately Archer Reyne missed a chance to kick the first. The young Saints forwards kept plenty of pressure on Donald all across the ground and it looked to be an even match. Late in the quarter Donald got the ball deep into their forward fifty but a strong mark on the last line by Chad Hendy saw the Donald attack stop and the quarter time

siren blow with Donald holding a slender one goal lead. The second quarter started as the first ended tight and contested by both teams Chase Hendy in the middle was a spark that the Saints were after, he got his hands on the ball and got the ball going the Saints way. Declan Kay imposed himself on the game with a strong contested mark at center half forward and moved the ball forward quickly, again the Donald defence held up strong and repelled the Saints attacks. Archer Reyne was again in the play with another strong mark and he looked to be unselfish and quickly moved the ball on unfortunately Donald were onto it yet again and repelled again. However Archer followed the play and managed to get the ball back for the Saints in an impressive effort. Another Reyne popped up with Arley laying a big tackle in the middle of the ground and got the ball back in the Saints forward 50. Ned Ezard was the focal point of the Saints defence for the second quarter and was everywhere stopping the Donald attack he was well supported by Finn Green who floated across the half back line when he wasn’t stopping one of Donald’s stronger players. Bob Donald was fan-

Under 17’s football Donald v St. Arnaud ON a cloudy and icy cold windy morning the under 17 footballers took to the field at Donald. St. Arnaud started kicking with the wind, opening with a dominate first quarter, with goals being quickly scored. Goals being scored by Kynan Torney, Mason Thomas, Frankie Donald and Jackson Needs with 2 which gave St. Arnaud a handy early lead. Quarter time score – Donald 1.1.7 St A 5.6.36. The second quarter saw Donald being more competitive kicking with the wind. Good defence from St. Arnaud lead by Ryan Bigmore and Hamish Darby, kept Donald to 2 goals, with St. Arnaud kicking 2 goals by George Gorrie and Aiden Wickham. Half time score

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- Contributed Donald 3.1.19 St A 7.8.50. The Third Quarter saw St. Arnaud break clear with 4 goals scored by Kynan Torney, Jackson Needs, Frankie Donald and Tyson Funston due to some great team work by the whole team. Three quarter time score Donald 4.1.25 St A 11.15.81. The fourth quarter saw St Arnaud take complete control with 7 goals by two players George Gorrie 4 and Mason Thomas 3. Donald 6.3.39 St A 18.15.123. Award winners:- J & B Beggs - Frankie Donald, Croplands Jackson Needs, Uniting Church - George Gorrie, Parkview Bakery - Owen Lowe, Canteen Award Aidan Wickham and Sonya’s Hair Directors Tyson Funston. Goal kickers:- George Gorrie 5, Mason Thomas 4, Jackson Needs 3, Frankie Donald 2, Kynan Torney 2, Aiden Wickham 1 and Tyson Funston 1.

tastic in the second quarter across the half forward and center line, he took some strong marks and was in everything else which lead to St. Arnaud’s first goal of the game which came from the boot of the crafty Oliver Hand who was deep in the forward pocket and was able to sneak it through the big sticks. The half time score was Donald 2.3.15 to St Arnaud 1.1.7. The third quarter was another hotly contested quarter with the Saints winning some key battles early. Nathan Saludes got a free kick and was able to start a forward press and the ball through the Saints small forwards Jayden Soderman, Spencer Kay and Jack Wait were able to keep the ball in the forward line for a long period, again unfortunately for no score but the Saints kept the pressure right up to Donald. The Saints were unlucky on numerous occasions to not score with just the bounce of the ball stopping many opportunities to hit the score board and peg Donald back. Max Ezard provided the highlight of this pressure with a great and brave smother in the forward 50. Unluckily the ball bounced the wrong way and into the hands of Donald again. Again this was highlighted by a big tackle from Sami Weir who stopped what would have likely been another goal for Donald. Donald won the quarter kicking two goals to zero but if it wasn’t for some unlucky bounces it could have been a much different story. The start of the last and Donald started to flex a little bit of muscle

against the young Saints. The Donald bigger bodies started to control the game a little more. Hamish Tannock across the half back line in the last started well smothering the ball and following up with a tackle. Issac Johns was also willing to put his body on the line in the last quarter laying some big tackles and trying his best to stop the Donald forward press. Bob Donald sparked up again and was clean around the contest. He sent a long ball into the forward 50, followed up his work got the ball back and slotted a goal for the Saints early in the last. Declan Kay followed Bob’s lead with a strong mark and goal to bring the Saints some hope of winning the game in the last. Unfortunately Donald replied with two quick goals of their own to put the game out of reach. Arley Reyne didn’t stop trying though in the last trying to get the ball forward for the Saints but ran out of time as he was getting the ball forward for one last chance to score. The score finished Donald 8.7.55 defeated St. Arnaud 3.1.19. The goal kickers were all singles to Declan Kay, Oliver Hand and Bob Donald. The best players adjudged by the coaches were:1st Banavie Merino award Jack Batters. 2nd Uniting Church award Bob Donald. 3rd Parkview Bakery award Chad Hendy. 4th Canteen award Austin Lowe. 5th Sonya’s Hair Directors award Sami Weir. 6th Croplands award Nathan Saludes.

St Arnaud Football Club thanks our weekly award sponsors driscoll douglas east Sprayer Spares | Parkview bakery st arnaud sporting club douglas hire | north west ag farmers arms hotel rmb pizza | croplands John & brenda Beggs royal hotel | Uniting Church Sonyas hair directors Canteen | physiobiz st arnaud physiotherapy centre banavie

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL this week: lasagne w/ chips + salad kids from 6pm | adults from 7pm

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Saints in action against Donald on Saturday Left: Donald’s Josh Potter and Saints’ Jake Male compete against one another at the centre bounce in the Seniors’ match before half time. Below: Saints’ Jake Male attempts to scoop up the ball as Donald’s Ryley Barrack (right) tries to intercept.

Below: Saints’ Luke Ezard takes a strong mark over the top of Donald’s Brenton Dixon in defence as Donald’s Brannon Walker watches the outcome with Saints’ Brad Williams and Simon Elliott in the reserves match on Saturday in Donald.

whats coming up

•|THIS saturday |• ROUND 7 | HOME V WEDDERBURN | kids night @ lnp from 6pm dinner options | coffee | fairy floss | coin toss popcorn| balloons | lucky dip | train rides & more

•|coming up|• round 8 | away v boort | tba round 9 | home vs bir/watchem | goods and services auction

saturday june 17 | sporting club @ 6:30pm labour | experiences | trips | dressed lambs & more! sunday, june 18th | driscoll ag @ 9am wood | hay | grain | merchandise & more!

round 10 | bye round 11 | home v nullawil | awards @ club rooms round 12 | away v slnt | tba round 13 | home v charlton | netball club event round 14 | away v w.-N'port | awards @ farmers arms round 15 | home v donald | awards @ sporting club round 16 | away v wedderburn | awards @ farmers arms round 17 | home v boort | saint olympics round 18 | away vs bir.-watchem | royal hotel september 23rd | st arnaud saints black tie vote count & presentations

Natte Bealiba v Maldon Netball ROUND 7 saw a frosty and cold start for our junior teams which stuck out for the remainder of the day as we headed off to Maldon. 11 and Under For the 11 & Under’s it was an opportunity to challenge the younger players this week and they held their own. Emmie Graco and Olivia Jardine were the star shooters of the day and Emmie Ross for her best game yet with strong pressure in defence. Lilah Ross is proving to be another star player who is swapping from defence to attack and giving it 100%. Another strong win 12 to 2 with Olivia Jardine getting the coaches award for her 7-goal performance. 13 & Under The 13 & Under team won convincedly against Maldon 35 to 9. The glass award went to Sienna Maffescioni and the Reformed Pilates award went to Amelia Ross who were both impressive in attack. Under 15 The 15 & Under’s had a tough hit out against a good Maldon side. The score unfortunately didn’t fall our way, losing 15 to 21. Awards went to Olivia McClelland and Ella Gourley. Under 17 The 17 & Under’s had a tough game this week, playing Maldon who sit at the top of the ladder. After a close game all day, the girls unfortunately went down by just one goal. A fantastic effort by

- Contributed all, awards went to Ellie Martin and Sienna Mortlock. C Grade C Grade went down to Maldon 32 to 29 but despite the score the girls played an unreal game. Awards went to Kylie Mortlock and Zali Mortlock for their work in the goal ring and accurate shooting. B Grade The B Grade girls had a slow start to the game but found some momentum in the second quarter. The team kept pushing and gained back ball at the crucial moments to take the win, 38 to 34. Awards went to Ash Ryan for a fantastic game in defence and Chantelle Mills for a steady game in attack. A Grade The A Grade girls came up against a strong and determined Maldon side. With a different shooting combination this week the girls took some time to settle into the game and finally found their groove. Maldon kept pushing our girls until the final whistle, but Natte was able to take the win 46 to 36. Awards went to Naomi Medlyn for an outstanding defensive game, gaining many intercepts for the team and also Ella Tranter for a consistent running game and on court leadership.

North Central Hockey Association results Under 12: Charlton 1 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0, Donald 0 St. Arnaud 11, Wedderburn Redbacks 0 Birchip Watchem 2, Under 15: Charlton 0 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 2, Donald 0 St. Arnaud 4, Wedderburn Redbacks 0 Birchip Watchem 12, Women: Charlton 11 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0, Donald 1 St. Arnaud 5, Wedderburn Redbacks 1 Birchip Watchem 4 Men: Charlton 0 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 1, Donald 1 St. Arnaud 3,

MCDFNL round 7 Seniors Maldon 8.6-54 Natte Bealiba 7.13-55 Royal Park 7.7-49 Dunolly 17.20-122 Newstead 15.25-115 Campbells Creek1.0-6 Trentham 16.16-112 Lexton 6.8-44 Carisbrook 25.20-170 Avoca 3.6-2 Navarre 24.14-158 Maryborough Rovers 4.3-27 Talbot 5.2-32 Harcourt 14.17-101 Reserves Maldon 19.13-127 Natte Bealiba 8.3-51 Royal Park 6.4-40 Dunolly 6.9-45 Newstead 25.22-172 Campbells Creek 0.0Talbot 27.12-174 Harcourt 3.3-21 Carisbrook 20.17-137 Avoca 4.2-26 Navarre 14.16-100 Maryborough Rovers 6.5-41 Trentham 25.20-170 Lexton 0.3-3

North Central Netball Charlton v Sea Lake Nandaly netball 14 & Under B Lake Nandaly Tigers 5 - Contributed Bendigo Bank Best: Association results Lake Nandaly Tigers Charlton 0 def by Emily Olive, REX

Junior 14 & Under A Charlton 9 Sea Lake Nandaly 29 Wedderburn 8 Birchip Watchem 39 Wycheproof Narraport 9 Nullawil 37 Donald 36 St. Arnaud 10 Junior 14 & Under B Charlton 0 Sea Lake Nandaly 30 Wedderburn 7 Birchip Watchem 15 Donald 11 St. Arnaud 18 17 & Under Wycheproof Narraport 30 Nullawil 36 Wedderburn 9 Birchip Watchem 62 Donald 42 St. Arnaud 23

Charlton 30 Sea Lake Nandaly 5 A Grade Wedderburn 59 Birchip Watchem 53 Donald 52 St. Arnaud 34 Wycheproof Narraport 38 Nullawil 46 Charlton 49 Sea Lake Nandaly 25 B Grade Donald 61 St. Arnaud 34 Wycheproof Narraport 25 Nullawil 47 Wedderburn 50 Birchip-Watchem 41 C Grade Wycheproof Narraport 18 Nullawil 61 Charlton 23 Sea Lake Nandaly 51

Sea L ake Nandaly Tigers 30 REX Cinema Best: Rosie Fitzpatrick, North West Ag Coaches: Lilymae McPhee, Bendigo Bank & Signwise Solutions Encouragement: Lila Schofield 14 & Under A

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Cinema Coaches: Isabel Soulsby Ladies Auxiliary Encouragement: Alinta Marshall C Grade Charlton 23 def by Sea L ake Nandaly Tigers 51 Signwise Solutions & Perry Contractors Best: Emma Campbell, Charlton Caravan Park - Travellers Rest Coaches: Lilly Pritchard Special Mention: Dayne Bartlett great improvement down the court and Maggie Riley with more confidence in the ring with great intercepts B Grade Charlton 51 def Sea

Charlton 9 def by Sea L ake Nandaly Tigers 29 REX Cinema Best: Erin Blair, L adies Auxiliar y Coaches: Sheena Fitzpatrick, Bendigo Bank & Signwise Solutions Encouragement: Ruby Wright 17 & Under A Charlton 30 def Sea

Nutrien Ag Solutions Best: Lily Campbell, East Charlton Hotel and Steel’s Butchers Coaches: Bec Sexton Special Mention: Lucinda HolmesBrown and Madi Shultz for great work in the ring and the defenders for taking on and using feedback. A Grade Charlton 49 def Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 25 Teys Charlton Feedlot and Charlton IGA Best: Sabrina Thompson, Walsh Motors and S&D Consulting Benches: Annie Hockey (Coach)

North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

5.4 10.5 12.11 15.14 (104) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 1.4 1. 6 3. 8 (26) Goals for Donald: Sam Dunstan 9, Ross Young 2, Harry Forrest, Hayden Geddes, Blake Grant, Chris Lynch. For St Arnaud: Wiliam Bertalli, Sam Male, Jacob Tillig. Best for Donald: Sam Dunstan, Chris Lynch, Trent Grant, Hayden Geddes, Ryan Hards, Josh Potter. For St Arnaud: Bradley Organ, Jake Male, Mitch Egan, Nick Birthisel, Daniel Gifford, Mitch Birthisel.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 11.3 14.6 17. 9 (111) 2.2 6.5 8.7 10.10 (70) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Nathan Gordan 6, Daniel Castellano 3, Tom Batarilo 2 Nicholas Rippon 2, Lochlan Sirett 2, Daniel Batarilo Lachy Foott. For Wedderburn: Danny Benaim 3, Mitchell McEwen 2, Jordan Rosengren 2, Sam Barnes, Tom Campbell, Corey Lowry. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Marshall Rippon, Joseph Reid, Nicholas Rippon, Jonty Randall, Dale Hinkley, Lachlan Ryan. For Wedderburn: Jordan Rosengren, Mitchell McEwen, Adam Postle, Danny Benaim, Luke Holt, Jackson Guan.

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 7.4 14.6 16.7 (103) 1.1 2.2 5.2 7.4 (46) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . Goals for Nullawil: Andrew Oberdorfer 4, Mitch Farmer 3, Adam Thomson 3, Matt Quigley 2, Dean Smith 2, Andrew Casey, Patrick Kelly. For Wycheproof-Narraport: James Coatsworth 2, Cody Green 2, Gedd Hommelhoff 2, Justin Bateson. Best for Nullawil: Jordan Humphreys, Patrick Kelly, Jonathan Casey, Dean Putt, Daniel Watts, Mitch Farmer. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Josh Walsh, Jack McHutchison, Gedd Hommelhoff, Koby Hommelhoff, James Coatsworth, Lachlan Van Schaik.

5.5 11.8 14.11 21.16 (142) SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 3.1 4. 3 5. 3 (33) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Will Simpson 6, Billy McInnes 5, Wade Donnan 2, Matt Elliott 2, Jackson McMahon 2, Thomas Cox, Austin Mertz, John Summerhayes, Brody Weir. For Charlton: Christopher Gavaghan 2, Nick Thompson 2, Riley Thiesz. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Wade Donnan, Kane Donnan, Will Simpson, Matt Elliott, Ryan O’Sullivan, Austin Mertz. For Charlton: Sam Woods, Kris Clifford, Christopher Gavaghan, Jaydon Cowling, Rhyen Woods, Jed Thompson. Bye: Boort.

Haeusler’s Reserves

3.3 3.6 6.6 7.11 (53) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 3.5 4.9 5. 9 (39) Goals for Donald: James Heslop 3, Brenton Dixon 2, George Morgan, Aaron Schofield. For St Arnaud: Ben Hammerstein 2, Carl Leach, Owen Lowe, Kynan Torney. Best for Donald: Kalon Green, James Heslop, Jett Adams, Brenton Dixon, Gavin Beckham, Tom Letts. For St Arnaud: Kynan Torney, Owen Lowe, Zaccariah MacDonald, Zachary Notting, Benjamin Hammerstein, Joe Pickthall.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 5.9 10.10 18.12 (120) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 2.4 3. 5 4. 6 (30) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Callum Goode 5, Riley Doran 3, Tison Wiantara 3, Jak Goldsmith 2, Ben Hogan 2, Bodie Colbert, Matthew Finster, Lachy Randall. For Wedderburn: Gerald Riley 3, Chris Hargreaves. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Bodie Colbert, Ben Hogan, Alexander Noonan, Riley Doran, Tison Wiantara, Joe Boyle. For Wedderburn: Matthew Lockhart, Wynn Harvey, Jaidyn David, Luke Last, Gerald Riley, Samual Carroll. NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 4.5 5.10 8.14 (62) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 2.0 3.1 3. 2 3. 5 (23) Goals for Nullawil: Sam Goldsmith 2, Jarrod Taylor 2, Dude Kelly, Jason Perry, Matt Poyner, Jeremy Vearing. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Ben Brennan 3. Best for Nullawil: Lachlan Braine, Dude Kelly, Jeremy Vearing, Matthew Hogan, Jarrod Taylor. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Private Player, Thomas Trewin, Rowan Jones, Daniel Allen, Alexander Hogan, Matt Hall.

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 4.4 9.6 13.7 (85) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 2.2 3.3 5.4 (34) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: BIlly Poulton 4, Cooper Allan 2, Damon Bailey, Joel Clohesy, Brock Crowe, Dylan Hickey, Rory McClelland, Zachary Wemyss, Nathan Wight. For Charlton: Ricky Welch 2, Bailey Dixon, Lachlan Holmes-Brown, Anthony Judd. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Connor Michael, Callan Noonan, Joel Clohesy, Billy Poulton, Angus Collins, Lance McClelland. For Charlton: Matt Giri, Anthony Judd, Angus Johnstone, Bailey Dixon, Billy Sexton, Ricky Welch.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 7.8 11.15 18.15 (123) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 3.1 4. 1 6. 3 (39) Best for St Arnaud: Frankie Donald, Jackson Needs, George Gorrie, Owen Lowe, Aidan Wickham, Tyson Funston. For Donald: Ben Perry, Brady Griffiths, Colby Anderson, George Morgan. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6 13.11 17.16 27.19 WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0. 0 1. 0 1. 0 Best for Birchip-Watchem: Riley Hogan, Charlie Frank, Connor Boyle, Noah Dean. For Wedderburn: Nathan Crow-Williams, Beau Hartnell, William Cunningham, Tyson Blair.

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WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 4.1 7.2 15.5 17.10 (112) NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 4.2 4.2 4. 2 (26) Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Oliver Daykin, Lachlan Hall, Heath Senior, Angus Cowell, Tom Allan. For Nullawil: Sol Kelly, Max Fawcett, Brody Kelly, Rhett Hogan, Charlie Mitchell.

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 4.9 8.13 11.16 (82) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.0 0. 0 0. 2 (2) Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Cruz O’Sullivan, Ethan Ellis, Joss Tait, Isaac Durie, Jet Newick, Hamish Pickering. For Charlton: Ned Zagame, Hugh Sait, Jye Roberts, Michael Olive, Sebastian Zagame, Ethan Soulsby.

St. Arnaud v. Wedderburn Birchip-Watchem v. Boort

Next Round

Round 7, Saturday, June 3 —

Nullawil v. Donald Sea Lake-Nandaly v., Wyche.-Narraport Bye: Charlton

Uniting Church Under-14s

DONALD 8.7 (55) d. ST ARNAUD 3.1 (19). Best for Donald: Luca Rice, Baxter Donnellon, Baylee Coleman-Young, Hugo Funcke. For St Arnaud: Jack Batters, Bob Donald, Chad Hendy, Austin Lowe, Sami Weir, Nathan Saludes.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 10.16 (76) d. WEDDERBURN 3.3 (21). Best for Birchip-Watchem: Chriswin Daniel, Ryan Goss, Oscar Sharp, Logan Cullen. For Wedderburn: Tate Lovett, Benjamin Cunningham, Brock Treuel, Trai Clarke, William Huismann.

NULLAWIL 14.9 (93) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 8.8 (56). Best for Nullawil: Tiger Vearing, Harry Humphreys, Smith Morrison, Nate Harrison, Cooper Kelly, Beau Hogan. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Morgan Beattie, Ollie White, Dylan Cook, Darcy Coles.

SEA LAKE-NANDALY 8.3 (51) d. CHARLTON 3.4 (22). Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Hugo Warne, Milton Bailey, Scott Barbary, Nate McClelland, Archie Alday, Coby Wight. For Charlton: Sebastian Zagame, Cooper Phillips, Xavier Good, Samuel Olive, Ethan Soulsby, Murphy Fitzpatrick.

Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 5 5 6 6 5 5 5 6 5

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 5 5 5 6 6 5 6 5 5

Teams Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 5 6 5 6 5 5 5 6 5

P 5 5 6 5 6 5 5 6 5

Pts 20 16 14 12 12 10 8 4 0

% 250.77 203.24 85.38 169.97 129.14 121.15 93.02 39.47 30.73

W 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 0

L 0 1 2 3 2 2 3 5 5

D 1 1 -

B 1 1 1 1 1 1

For 489 502 397 600 359 378 373 298 173

Ag 195 247 465 353 278 312 401 755 563

Pts 20 16 16 16 12 8 4 4 0

% 282.17 318.60 318.55 197.17 114.44 56.56 39.79 38.20 27.93

W 5 4 4 4 3 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 2 3 3 5 4 5

D -

B 1 1 1 1 1 1

For 364 411 395 418 309 181 191 157 136

Ag 129 129 124 212 270 320 480 411 487

Pts 20 20 20 12 10 6 4 4 0

W 5 5 5 3 2 1 1 1 0

L 0 1 0 3 2 3 4 5 5

D 1 1 -

B 1 1 1 1 1 1

Pts 20 20 16 12 12 8 4 4 0

W 5 5 4 3 3 2 1 1 0

L 0 0 2 2 3 3 4 5 5

D -

B 1 1 1 1 1 1

Haeuslers Reserves

Community Bank Charlton and District Under-17s

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Voting for round 6:

Uniting Church Under-14s

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Donald: S. Dunstan 3, C. Lynch 2, T. Grant 1. St Arnaud: D. Gifford 3, M. Egan 2, B. Organ 1. Birchip-Watchem: M. Rippon 3, J. Reid 2, N, Rippon 1. Wedderburn: J. Rosengren 3, M. McEwan 2, A. Postle 1. Nullawil: J. Humphreys 3, P. Kelly 2, J. Casey 1. Wycheproof-Narraport: G. Hommelhoff 3 D. Horbury 2, J McHutchison 1. Sea Lake-Nandaly: W. Donnan 3, M. Elliott 2, B. McInnes 1. Charlton: S. Woods 3, J. Cowling 2, C. Fitzpatrick 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors

Reserves

Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 0 . . . . . . . .27 Sam Dunstan (Donald) 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Billy McInnes (SLNT) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Gedd Hommelhoff (W-N) 2 . . . . . . . . . . .18 Adam Thomson (Nullawil) 3 . . . . . . . . . . .18 Mitch Farmer (Nullawil) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Daniel Castellano (Bir.-W) 3 . . . . . . . . . . .14 Sam Barnes (Wedderburn) 1 . . . . . . . . . .14 Nathan Gordon (Bir.-Watchem) 6 . . . . . . .13 Cody Green (W-N) 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Callum Goode (Bir.-Watchem) 5 . . . . . . .18 Ben Brennan (W-N) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) 3 . . . . . . . . . .12 Patrick O’Rourke (Boort) - . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sam Goldsmith (Nullawil) 2 . . . . . . . . . . .12 Tison Wiantara (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . . . . .11 Riley Doran (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . . . . . . . .11 Billy Poulton (SLNT) 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Jason Perry (Nullawil) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

(Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-17s 4, Under-14s 2)

Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snr. 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 0

Res. 6 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 0

U-17 4 4 0 0 4 0 0 4 0

U-14 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0

Ttl. 100 82 77 72 67 56 28 26 26

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Another win for Twisted Bliss THE John Tormey trained, Ellen Tormey driven “Twisted Bliss” returned to the winners list with a very impressive performance at Mildura last Wednesday. Raced by John and Paul Thompson the 5yo “Betterthancheddar” mare was last and about 15m off the leader at the bell but with a nice tow into the race was sharing the lead by the last bend and careered away to an easy 19.8m win. The Tormey stable was successful again the next day at Charlton when the former NSW pacer “Terroroan”, driven by Jack Laugher, won the Cricket Club Hotel Pace making it 2 wins and 7 placings in Victoria for the gelding and it’s owner John Tormey.

Inside running by Archie

Former Charlton trainer Greg Norman had his first winner out of his new Avenel stable when “Royal Cadence” was successful at Shepparton on Tuesday. Starting at $21 the mare was the first of two long price winners for the week for driver Ryan Sanderson who drove a $41 shot to victory in the first race at Mildura the following night.

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With 57 Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer each and every day Harness Racing Clubs like Ararat have conducted fund raising “Pacing For Pink” meetings throughout the month of May. The Pony Trot fraternity has been part of the promotion with the youngsters dressing themselves and their ponies in pink for their races. St Arnaud sisters Bella and Ebony Mason won both events at Ararat with 9yo Bella aboard “Blaze” winning the final after younger sister Ebony (right) on “Coco” won the heat and collected the prize for Best Presented pony. - Photo: Ararat HRC

St. Arnaud Country Club golf results THERE were good scores at golf on Saturday after overnight rain and excellent conditions on the course. Trevor and Lindsay Baldock played Trevor Stewart and Trevor McDonald in a fourball match. The two Baldocks and T. Stewart all recorded the best scores of the day but unfortunately the other member of the match didn’t fire on all cylinders resulting in a big

6/5 win to the Baldocks. They advance to the 2nd round against Tubby Drendel and John Proctor. Three Kevin Nevill singles matches were played, putting the winners into the quarter finals. Rob Batters defeated John Nevill 2up in a close one.

- Contributed David Lanyon was too strong for Arnold Bond winning 4/2. Bill Rodger defeated Leigh Hines 4/2. The results of the day’s stroke event. Division 1 T. Baldock 76-8-68 won on a countback from Uncle Lindsay 82-14-68 Division 2 T. Stewart 85-17-68. Runner up, also with a very good score was Ernie Scilini 95-26-68

NTP winners were – 6th T. Baldock; St. Arnaud Caravan Park 8th D. Lanyon; Weirs IGA 18th B. Rodger; and Mokka McGrath with the ‘shot of the day’ on the 10th. Next Saturday Next Saturday’s event is the 2nd round of the Mewkill event. Club Championships commence on Sunday 4th June. Second round will be 25th June and 3rd round

2nd July. Draw will be done prior to play next Sunday. Kara Kara Golf Pennant St. Arnaud club hosted the pennant on Sunday. Teams of 5 players from the clubs of Boort, Berriwillock, Charlton, Wedderburn, Wycheproof, Birchip, and two teams from St. Arnaud.

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