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NEW LOOK PHARMACY
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here’s plenty of excitement at the former FW Parris store on High Street Nagambie with Rebecca Baker opening the doors of what is now the new home of Rebecca Baker Pharmacy.
“We are excited to be able to expand our Pharmacy ranges and services, including sleep apnoea and vaccinations. We are also able to showcase our giftware, fragrance, jewelry and beauty products, which we’ve always ranged but never been able to display properly,” said Rebecca.
Since purchasing the FW Parris property in 2020, Rebecca Baker and her partner Damian Sanderson have focused their attention on fitting out and transforming the once hardware store into the new look, modern, state of the art pharmacy.
“We’re very appreciative of the community's support, their understanding and patience during this transition phase. We’ve been searching through boxes locating items and our phone lines have been down. We look forward to hosting an official opening at some stage when we’re settled,” said Bec.
“There have been a lot of trades through the doors to get us to this point, I am so grateful and proud of the finished product,” said Rebecca.
Flowers by the talented Julie Cubbin from Bloomin Natives will be available to purchase in store.
Can I thank the staff - and also mention our family and friends that have helped ?
The new light-filled store offers a safe retail option for consumers with the increased floor space making it easier to better manage the number of shoppers and social distancing requirements.
“It has been a mighty team effort with our staff, family and friends working long hours to relocate the stock from the old pharmacy to our new premises. I couldn’t have managed this without them,” said Rebecca.
The foot traffic hasn't been in search of Rapid Antigen Tests but instead community members are browsing the aisles perusing the products on the shelves.
“We were without power one day last week so we were able to make a lot of progress with the move. It was a hot day but our team got the job done,” said Rebecca.
With kids heading back to school comes a new challenge for families in 2022 with the unknown of how the year will unfold with regard to the COVID19 pandemic. Regular Rapid Antigen Tests will become a big part of the school day in an attempt to stop outbreaks in their tracks.
“Rapid Antigen Tests have been difficult to get hold of but we expect the demand to decline with the roll out of free test kits being distributed to school children and staff this week,” said Rebecca. If you or your kids are feeling a bit anxious about these, here’s an excellent link to a video showing just how to do them with minimal distress. https://youtu.be/AyrggazYk_0 The Community Voice wishes Rebecca Baker Pharmacy all the very best at their new location. 253 High St, Nagambie VIC 3608
Trading Hours: Monday: 9am–5:30pm Tuesday: 9am–5:30pm Wednesday: 9am–5:30pm Thursday: 9am–5:30pm Friday: 9am–5:30pm Saturday: 9am–12pm Sunday: Closed Phone: (03) 5794 2590
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What we do
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Go Nagambie is the promotional name for the regions incorporated Chamber of Commerce – Nagambie Lakes Tourism and Commerce Inc.
President: Lee Rowland - Go Adventure Nagambie
Our vision is to make Nagambie, a premier regional centre for liveability, investment, visitation and events, with our focus being to unashamedly promote Nagambie and the surrounding regions through the support of our local community and businesses.
Secretary: John Beresford – Ironstone Advisory
If you have any queries relating to Go Nagambie and/or memberships on offer, please contact Sissy Hoskin on 0419 627 276 or email executiveofficernltc@gmail.com
Vice President: Belinda Beer
Treasurer: Bruce Minchinton – Tahbilk Winery Executive Officer: Sissy Hoskin General Committee: Chrissy McNeill – CRC Constructions Rosie Metherill – Silo bag Amanda McLaren – Yapunyah Chickens Bob Gardiner – Bob’s Belts Adam Sangster – Swettenham Stud Tim Goodacre Malcolm Little
There are exciting times ahead for Nagambie in terms of economic and tourism development and we hope you will join us as we continue to grow. The Go Nagambie committee meets every 4 to 6 weeks with their Annual General Meeting usually held in October each year,
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Living with Covid: Our kids need to start and stay at school. Next week we will see secondary school students return to school across Victoria. The relief that both students, parents and teachers feel at being able to return to ‘normal’ school cannot be underestimated. I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people. All of the teachers I work with in our small regional Victorian school hold a similar view. We work there to make a positive impact, to help students learn they do have choices, to teach them work and life skills, and pathways to their dreams. The resilience shown by many parents, students and teachers throughout this Covid19 disaster has been truly uplifting. However, there is a dark side to school system responses to Covid19, which has not yet been given sufficient attention. For example, the new Queensland Government decision to delay return to school triggers our worst fears about further student damage. But it's only two weeks you may say. As a Cobram year level leader for Years 9 and 10 during the pandemic and lockdowns it deeply concerns me that any state government could continue to be so cavalier about inflicting further damage to student’s mental wellbeing and education. Feeding fears throughout the constant media- cycle, intent on giving us daily infection rates, and predictions of a collapsed hospital system, we are led to believe that keeping schools closed for a little bit longer is no big deal, nothing to worry about, and it might even avoid some infection. I have been on the other end of phone calls to crying students when I asked “How are you going?”. How do you really help parents who are at a total loss when expected to assist with home schooling? This was not just frustrating for students and parents, or a slight inconvenience. There have been student suicides. Responses to isolated rural and regional students lacked any compassion and “online learning” never came close to substituting for face-to-face education and seeing your friends. The time for students being held back from face to face learning must now be over. For good. No political leader should be able to so casually require that students, in the most formative years of their lives – stay at home for “just another few weeks”. Instead students (and teachers) should be fully vaccinated, and wear masks and practice some distancing - until such time as those restrictions too are no longer required. They should enjoy good air flow in classrooms and outdoor classes when they can. It's not that hard. Staying at home deprives our young people of friendships, playing in a team and peer leadership, rites of passage that can never be recaptured. And sometimes our kids even miss their teachers! Steve Brooks is a local school teacher and the Liberal candidate for Nicholls.
Letter to the Editor Re: Proposed Statues in High Street Nagambie In my view Nagambie hasn’t become well known and progressed because of horses and their owners. The people who should be recognised are the volunteers especially. The heroes are: 1: The men who fought in the two Wars from our town and district 2: Robert Winter-Irving who served for 40 years as President of our hospital (no other town of our size still has a hospital) 3: Graeme Ratten who as our hospital President fought to keep our hospital 4: Max Perry and Tim Purbrick who worked tirelessly to get our own ambulance. Then all the volunteers on many committees including sport, fire brigade, golf, tennis, rowing, football, Mechanics Hall etc. If plaques are to be put in our town, these are the people that should be honoured - Why horses? Margaret Moss ~ Nagambie
Nagambie Pool from Green to Clean? The Nagambie Swimming Pool has been closed more often than it has been open this summer due to pump failure causing much frustration for residents and visitors to Nagambie during the holiday period.
residents formed a committee with a purpose to build a public swimming pool for the township of Nagambie. Following consultation with the then Shire of Goulburn, engineer David Saunders investigated options for site locations.
Since December 20th there have been problems with the pool pumping system. The Shire advised on January the 4th that the pump on the pool had been removed and sent for repair or possible replacement depending on the findings. It was initially hoped that the maintenance issues would be resolved by mid January.
Originally the plan was to build the pool at Buckley Park near the lake, but at the time there was a camping park in that area, so the site behind the current Recreation Reserve was selected.
Jill Branagan, active member of the Friends of the Pool committee is disappointed that the pool hasn’t been operational during these busy times. “Being a grandparent of visiting children the pool is a central attraction and entertainment venue for long hot summer days,” said Jill. “Our group of senior swimmers have really missed the option of swimming at the pool especially when the conditions are not ideal for open water swimming in the Lake. A volunteer at the Nagambie Information Centre Jill said explaining to visitors that the swimming pool is closed has been difficult. “It has been hard telling visitors who inquire about a public pool when they visit the information centre. Not having the pool open during January has really let the town down. The good news is that the latest update from the Shire is that cleaning of the pool continues and the green waters will soon be crystal clear again. It is expected the pool will reopen by Friday, January 4th. February 4th. History of the Nagambie Swimming Pool. More than 40 years ago a group of Nagambie
The Shire of Goulburn contributed to the project financially as did members of the community. Offers to assist with the building of the pool were forthcoming from local residents and contractors. Interestingly, the pool hole was dug by Les Howell using a backhoe, not an excavator that would be used today. An amazing feat! With all the support and fundraising by the community, the pool was eventually completed. The committee had a roster of volunteers who manned the pool and the canteen. This was not entirely a success due to the usual needs of volunteers only being available some of the time. Among the volunteers were Ronda Richards, Moz Fowler and Val LeDeux. Val also taught swimming lessons and there were many other volunteers who contributed equally to the operation of the pool in the early days. When the pool was completed, they named it the Albert Tome Memorial Pool in honour of his long service to the Shire of Goulburn and all the work he contributed to the building of the pool. He died soon after the pool was completed. “We hope to resurrect this naming honour and further investigate future usage of the name and signage. There is still some evidence of where the old sign was erected at the pool, and we are searching for the sign,” said Jill. As with many other pools in surrounding towns, the management was provided by the Shire up until a few years ago when a private contractor
was engaged to manage the operations of all pools throughout the Shire. The Friends of the Pool group has continued over the years, mainly as a support and fundraising body to ensure the pool’s continuance in Nagambie. Raffles and successful grant applications have helped buy equipment to improve the Nagambie Pool experience. In 2022 the group is eager to recruit new members. “With the ever increasing social media exposure, our Facebook page has sparked some interest from those wishing to be kept informed of what is happening at the pool. “Our current committee has decided to start an official membership listing, giving us clarity on how many there are in the group. Up to now a general email has been sent to an old list of previously interested folk, but we are appealing for fresh ideas and suggestions on how to raise the profile of our pool,” Jill said. The Friends of the Pool committee have big plans to improve the directional signage to the pool to make its location easily found, lock in some dates for poolside activities and they hope that the Pool Parties planned by the Shire, will still be able to go ahead. “If you would like to be on a contact list or join the committee, please contact me or respond via the Messenger link below. We will create a database and have email contact directly to keep you informed. There is not a lot of work required being a member, but new ideas are always welcomed,” said Jill. Follow Friends of Nagambie Pool on Facebook for updates https://www.facebook.com/Friendsof-Nagambie-Pool-489698811236717/or email: friendsofnagambiepool@gmail.com
Nagambie Mechanics Institute Opportunity Shop Recycled treasures fill The Nagambie ‘Op shop’ which is located in the Mechanics Institute Hall at 286 High Street Nagambie. Following renovations last year, the historic building is a welcoming and enjoyable venue to visit. On entering, you will be greeted by the sparkling chandelier in the entry hall followed by rooms bursting with pre-loved items. Available for hire, complete with supper room and the main hall, the hall is used for community functions, rock and roll dances, classes, table tennis, musical performances and many other private functions. Op Shop volunteer June DeBono took the lead in the renovation project, resulting in an up market offering of a very classy, clean, tidy and inviting shop. The Nagambie Mechanics Institute committee are very grateful for all the work that June did in raising the bar for the “Oppy” and all the work put in by volunteers to achieve such a great outcome. Funds generated by the sale of items in the Op Shop go back into the maintenance and renovation projects at the hall. The NMI now focuses their attention on their 150 year celebration next year. The Op Shop opening hours are manned by volunteers, with team leaders organising the daily activities. Without these volunteers the shop would not operate. New volunteers are always welcome to
come and be a part of the team which offers social interaction and a great way to be involved in the community. The Op Shop accepts saleable donations from the community of good condition maintaining a high standard of product on offer increasing the appeal and popularity of the shop for locals and visitors alike. As grateful and appreciative for the wonderful donations received at the Op Shop, there is still the ongoing problem of those who feel it is appropriate to use the Opportunity Shop as a dumping ground! Many public requests have been made to ensure the condition of donated items are of saleable condition. If the items are not satisfactory the committee is left with no alternative than to dispose of the items at the Nagambie Transfer Station. Not only are dumping costs expensive, it also takes time, and the valuable volunteer hours can, and should be better utilised. The Nagambie Op Shop is unable to accept items like baby car seats, electrical appliances, furniture or mattresses and plead with the community not to bring these items to the hall as they will end up at the transfer station. Instead, the Op Shop encourages you to list these items on the Buy Swap and Sell marketplaces to prevent extra landfill. The Nagambie Op Shop are appealing to the community to only deliver saleable items,
DURING the hours that their wonderful volunteers are in attendance. All donations are to be delivered to the side door of the Nagambie Mechanics Institute during opening hours. Nagambie Mechanics Institute Opportunity Shop Open Hours Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
10am – 2pm 10am – 2pm 10am – 2pm 10am – 2pm 10am – 2pm
Address: 286 High Street, Nagambie Contact Hall Hire - Booking Secretary 0419567580 hiring the hall.
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Australia Day Award Winners Council was pleased to recognise residents and community groups going above and beyond in this year’s Australia Day Awards. Local awards were presented across Strathbogie Shire – with ceremonies being held in Violet Town, Avenel, Nagambie, Euroa and Longwood. This year’s Shire-wide award winners were: Junior Citizen of the Year: Lucy Steers - Avenel Young Citizen of the Year: Finbar O’Sullivan - Avenel Citizen of the Year: Libby Woodhouse - Euroa Senior Citizen of the Year: Jill Branagan - Nagambie
Eligible people will receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. You can safely get either of these vaccines as your third dose, regardless of which COVID-19 vaccine you received for your initial doses. Book your third dose through a GP or pharmacy using the vaccine clinic finder: covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking/ or at a Victorian vaccination centre: www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccination-centres For more information on third doses, visit: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/boosters
Have your say Don’t forget to visit our engagement platform www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to see all the projects, plans and topics on which we’re seeking community input.
Event of the Year: Euroa Music Festival
Share Strathbogie is where you can contribute ideas, provide feedback and exchange views with others on key decisions and priorities for our community.
Community Organisation of the Year: Already Read Bookshop – Euroa
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For bios on the winners – and the local award winners – go to our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Bushfire place of last resort reminder An important reminder the location of Bushfire Place of Last Resorts across our shire are:
Our monthly digital newsletters feature a host of fantastic stories about our community members and groups. We encourage you to sign up to receive our eNews, which will also include updates on our projects and services. Sign up on our website by going to the Council menu and clicking on eNews under the News and Newsletter heading or click on the eNews sign up tab on our Facebook page.
Strathbogie – Strathbogie Golf Club House Nagambie – Regatta Centre Longwood – Recreation Reserve Violet Town – Recreation Reserve Ruffy – Recreation Reserve Avenel – Recreation Reserve & Mangalore Airport Euroa – Swimming pool car park
Tender opportunities
These areas are not emergency relief centres they are areas of last resort during the passage of a bushfire, and they are for the use of residents whose primary bushfire safety plans may have failed.
EOI documents can be viewed online at www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au by clicking on ‘Current Tenders’. Tenders and Expression of Interests can be only lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.
For more information on bushfire preparedness visit the Country Fire Authority website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Time to think about your booster vaccine If it has been three or more months since you had your second COVID-19 vaccination, and you are aged 18 or over, you are now eligible to get your third dose (booster). A COVID-19 third dose is strongly recommended to help keep you and your loved ones protected from COVID-19.
We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: •
Electrical Test and Tag Service, plus Electrical Asset Inventory and Schedule (contract number 21/22-36). Expressions of interest close at 4pm on 9 February 2022.
Work with us We’re currently recruiting for the following roles: • • • • •
Casual Team Members - operations Transfer Station Operator - casual Asset Systems Coordinator Finance Officer, and Corporate Risk Officer.
For more information, to view position descriptions and learn how to apply go to www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au and click on the jobs button.
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Mitchelton one day, Australian Open Doubles champion the next. Mitchelton were thrilled to have Nick Kyrgios and friends in the gallery over the weekend for a private tour and gift him with a racquet painted by Aboriginal Artist ~ Gabriella Possum.
Step Up to Clean Up Now: Clean up Australia Day 2022 Registrations Officially Open 10.1.22 Australians are urged to get in early and sign up for the country’s largest community-based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day (Sunday 6th March 2022), as the environment feels the effects of a COVID-19 hangover.
services last year2 and less than 4% of soft plastics are recycled in Australia3, despite it being the most lethal consumer plastic for ocean wildlife.
The opening of volunteer registrations comes after lockdowns and changed habits fuelled a significant increase in household waste. The last two years have seen significant increases in single-use plastics, alongside unprecedented numbers of face masks, takeaway coffee cups and food packaging littering our footpaths, parks and beaches.
“Clean Up Australia Day is the opportunity to do some good – to roll up our sleeves, get out there and take action.” Ms Kiernan said. “Signing up now means you’re making a pledge to protect Australia’s environment. Together, we can make a meaningful, long-lasting difference to the parks, beaches, rivers and pathways near us.”
Clean Up Australia Chairman, Pip Kiernan, says it’s more important than ever to protect Australia’s unique environment by stepping up on Clean Up Australia Day. “The environment is still experiencing the impact of the pandemic,” said Ms Kiernan. “Our habits changed during COVID and most of these haven’t been kind on the environment. Surges in online shopping, meal delivery services and the use of disposable face masks and coffee cups, mean the environment is feeling the aftereffects of the pandemic in ways not seen before,” added Ms Kiernan. Four in five Australian households made an online purchase in 2020 alone1. Over 5.5 million Australians aged 14+ (26.5%) used meal delivery
The environmental organisation is encouraging volunteers to sign up early to show their commitment to improving the environment. Registration is easy, and all community-based participants receive a free Clean Up kit containing gloves and bags and other resources, with packs for individuals, families or groups available.
If you can’t join a Clean Up, Ms Kiernan urges Aussies to make a donation to Clean Up Australia. 100% of funds raised through donations are allocated to the provision of educational resources and clean up materials provided free of charge to community, school and youth groups across the nation, all year round. To register or donate, please visit cleanup.org.au •
Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 6 March 2022
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Schools Clean Up Day – Friday 4 March 2022
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Business Clean Up Day – Tuesday 1 March 2022
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Pictured: Lions Club of Nagambie and District Inc. former members President Marlene Brew, Jill Branagan and Cheryl Mensfeld with councillors and Ian. Community Organisation of the year.
Nagambie celebrates Australia Day by the lake It was a perfect January morning, bright and golden, with Lake Nagambie shining in the sun and the brilliant blue sky overhead. This was the setting for the Nagambie Australia day proceedings that began with a sausage sizzle cooked by staff of the Rowing Club and Australia Day patrons enjoyed them in the grassed area at the rear of the Nagambie Rowing Club dining room. Well known Nagambie Local singer Russ Turner entertained the small crowd with a couple of Australian songs then led the singing of the National Anthem before official proceedings got under way led by Go Nagambie President Lee Rowland who welcomed all to the ceremony. The Nagambie’ 2022 Australia Day ambassador was Ian Coutts. He is a well renowned guest speaker and had many life’s experiences to share with those assembled on the sunny morning. He spoke on his early upbringing in the small country town of Kaniva when he left at 18 and how he learnt the meaning of community there. He spoke on what it means to be Australian and what makes us glad about being Australian. Communities working together and how many folk are courageous, tenacious and kind. He said “The Aussie spirit will prevail. It makes us special. We have the ability to rise up against the odds. How we come together in times of trouble, bushfires, tragedies in our communities. About our resilience, coming together as one people in the face of adversity. It also means having values, experience, community support and friendship. Understanding working together, giving and volunteering, whenever, wherever and however – getting it done. “ He felt that the Aussie spirit means working together, for family, community, nation, and that together we can shape this great country. He said “We are a lucky country. However it is not just luck. Respect was very important. Respect for yourself, respect for others, and respect for your community and your country.”
He said “We all have a role to play – importantly it is about playing our role.” He also said how sport continues to play a large role in our culture and how fortunate he was to have been involved in sport. He told of some of his highlights in his life with the Carlton Football Club, The Fathering Project, KIDS Foundation, Mullagh Wills Foundation, 10 years as an Australia Day ambassador and other experiences. He ended his talk by saying “We all have a responsibility and a role to play. We must respect our roles, each other and our community. He said “Thankyou for celebrating Australia day – it is important.” He was presented with some mementoes of Nagambie and thanked for sharing his experiences and pride of Australia with those in attendance. Following his Australia day address the Strathbogie Shire Nagambie Australia Day awards ceremony took place. Ian Coutts, Councilors Dave Andrews and Reg Dickinson proudly presented the awards, framed certificates, floral bouquets made by Julie Cubbins of Bloomin Natives flower farm, and a bottle of Go Nagambie shiraz.
Nagambie Young Citizen of the Year - Eddie Perry. Eddie Perry has been a volunteer of the Nagambie CfA for 2 years, first joining as a junior recruit. At the age of 17 Eddie has shown great leadership in the team at CFA Nagambie and puts in 100% at all times. His maturity shown at challenging incidents that CFA are called to is applaudable. Eddie is a wonderful example of our youth stepping up to the next level and leading the way.
Community Event of the Year Nagambie Historical Society The volunteers at the historical society were awarded the Community Event of the Year for their Halloween Ghostly Show of Halloween Fright Night. 86 families visited the Nagambie Historical Society on October 31st to be greeted by ghostly creatures, witches and wizards, spiders and skeletons, all in
the spirit of Halloween. The ghost trail through the haunted house was complete with spider webs and creepy crawlies of all shapes and sizes. The community look forward to Halloween 2022!
Community Organisation of the Year - The Nagambie Lions Club Over the years, the Lions Club of Nagambie and District Inc. has seen many volunteer members come and go and their skills and talents, and support of their community is well known. The Nagambie Lions started the Carols by Candlelight in the Park in the mid 2000’s, and have assisted with catering at 100’s of community events. Over the years they have ran trivia nights, barbecues, assisted with the NOW Festival, catered at the community market, and many other events. Catering at garage and clearing sales was not unusual and their presence at the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks night to raising funds for various projects. They also supported the Australia Day Awards activities with catering, and collected for the annual Royal Children’s hospital Good Friday appeal. They attended Lions 2015 District Conventions, and earlier on they supported the Driver Reviver projects on major holiday weekends and the Club donated school awards to the local schools at the end of each year. Over those 17 years the Lions Club donated funds that they raised back into their local community and Lions projects. In November 2021 the Nagambie Lions Club disbanded but they are to be congratulated on their contribution throughout 17 years of service to their community.
Nagambie Citizen of the Year Mark Ericksen and Annie Burling During 2021 two of our ‘ordinary’ citizens performed an extraordinary act of bravery and in doing so showed compassion, decency and the human spirit. The Joint Nagambie Citizen of the year award was given to Mark Ericksen and Annie Burling for their courageous efforts in rescuing a person from their car that had slid into Lake Nagambie.
Pictured: Ian Coutts, Rob McMaster Nagambie and District Historical Society. Community Event of the year.
Pictured: Ian Coutts, Cr Dave Andrews, Marc Ericksen, Cr Reg Dickinson and Abbie Burling. Marc and Abbie received the joint Citizen of the year award.
Pictured: Ian Coutts, Cr Dave Andrews, Cr Reg Dickinson with Nagambie Young Citizen of the year Eddie Perry-Nagambie CFA.
Our couple are to be genuinely praised for their courageous moment in time, what they did was selfless, risky and they did not hesitate to rise to the occasion that was thrust upon them.
Nagambie Senior Citizen of the Year 2022 - Jill Branegan A valued community member of our town, always willing to offer help and support when asked and is often working late into the evening to secure grants for many clubs and to complete her many committee obligations. Jill has worked tirelessly for our town, going over and above expectations. She volunteers her time and effort without any public recognition or reimbursement. There’s not much this lady isn’t involved in and Jill Branagan is not only the recipient of the Nagambie Senior Citizen of Year award but also the recipient of the Strathbogie Shire wide Senior Citizen of the Year. Congratulations Jill. Go Nagambie’s Lee Rowland thanked everyone who contributed to the organisation of the Nagambie Australia Day ceremony; the Strathbogie Shire Council, Australia Day committee, Ian Coutts, Go Nagambie, the Nagambie Rowing Club, Bloomin Natives, and Rusty Turner. Free water craft activities Go Adventure who sponsored free water craft fun on the Lake from 10am-noon and all who supported the activity. Go Adventure Nagambie were kept busy offering free water activities on the boardwalk below Jasobson’s Outlook for the community to enjoy. Stand Up Paddle Boards, Pedal Boats and Hobie Boards were a favourite.
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Australia Day In Avenel Seated under the wonderful shady trees in Jubilee Park, the Avenel Australia Day celebrations attracted 180 residents. Guest speaker was local farmer and grazier John McCracken who shared some history of his farming days in Avenel and the many associated shop keepers and service providers who once lived and worked in Avenel. Entertainment was provided by the Avenel Primary School choir and the comperes for the day were school captains Lilli Fowles and Will Lynch. Recipients of awards for outstanding contributions to Avenel were Junior Citizen of the Year Lucy Steer who contributes to primary school life and sports and is a mentor to junior school children. Finbar O'Sullivan (15 years) was awarded the Youth Citizen Award and through his cycling ability is one of the top ten U/17 cyclists in the State and competes in the Victorian Junior Road Race Championships. Avenel's Citizen of the Year is Jim Billings who along with his other voluntary support for Avenel residents initiated a 'Get me to the Shops' weekly bus trip for older citizens and as Jim would say we have heaps of fun just going shopping.
Australia Day at Kelvingrove Aussie Bingo, the ever loving Chocolate éclair game, Aussie Celebrity Heads, Australian Pubs and places and floral emblems and flags quizzes, Beer stubby holder ping pong game, a spin on the lucky wheel, raffle and lucky door draws and some good old Aussie fun was enjoyed by the folk who came along on the very hot afternoon to celebrate our national day. Pictured: Back row. John Grant, Toby Aaltink, Heather Bryant, Alan Gray, Phil Hageman. Centre: Marlene Brew, Robyn Spinner, Sue Gray, Noel Spinner, Colin Moss, Ron Bryant. Front seated: Jim Winch. Absent from pic Angela Aaltink and Di Grant.
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No more excuses on Shepparton bypass Independent candidate for Nicholls Rob Priestly today called for the federal government to get on with building the Shepparton bypass. “It’s time to stop the political game playing on this issue. The bypass has been discussed since the 90s and was promised when John Howard was Prime Minister. Shepparton is now the largest regional centre in Victoria with thousands of trucks a day running through the CBD.” “The federal government has been sitting on the Victorian government business case and has refused to release it to the community. Why the smoke and mirrors? It’s time to get on with collaborating across different levels of government and getting it done.” Mr Priestly expressed concerns that a federal election campaign would spur more blame shifting from the government, but not a bypass. “Under the microscope of an election campaign, I’m worried that the federal government will come out with all sorts of excuses about why the project isn’t moving forward, blame the state government, or call for more costings.” “We need something better than that. The federal government is responsible for 80 percent of the cost, so they need to commit to a timeframe for delivering the project. It’s time for them to put politics aside and reach an agreement with Victoria on the construction of this project.” “I don’t want us to be having the same conversation ahead of the 2025 election. Let’s cut out the excuses and get it done.”
Community Participation opportunity in Shepparton Arts Festival As a part of the 2022 SHEPPARTON ARTS FESTIVAL The Splinters Contemporary Artists in collaboration with Shepparton Youth Council will be helping members of our community to get in touch with their Inner Creativity. Splinter members will be conducting several Workshops around the Goulburn Valley to assist in the creation of a series of Portraits under the theme of THRIVE. These will be oil pastel on unstretched canvas approximately A3 in size and all material will be supplied at each venue. The finished portraits will be exhibited around the Shepparton CBD during the 2 weeks of the festival, March 18th to April 3rd 2022. “We create space for our community to thrive through connection, story-telling and art; whatever that looks like to each individual.”
Nagambie lake Foreshore Pathway Update An Extraordinary Meeting of the Strathbogie Shire Council will be held virtually on Tuesday 1 February 2022 at the Euroa Community Conference Centre, commencing at 6.00pm. The Extraordinary Meeting is all things Nagambie with perhaps the most significant infrastructure project since the Nagambie Bypass being considered by Council for approval of tender and then commencement. This project has been a long time coming with advocacy dating back for more than 20 years. The construction of the Nagambie Lake Foreshore Pathway connecting the township of Nagambie to the Regatta Centre will provide a safe and accessible 1.6km pathway along the southern edge of the lake and it is proposed to comprise of concrete shared path on land and boardwalks over water. The pathway includes sit-out areas and solar lighting at regular intervals for night passage. The fully accessible path would also be of adequate width to allow simultaneous passage of pedestrians and cyclists. One of the Overarching governance principles in section 9 of the Local Government Act 2020
is that the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the municipal district, including mitigation and planning for climate change risks, is to be promoted. It is anticipated that the proposed works will attract tourism and promote economic growth in Nagambie area and by extension Strathbogie Shire region.
The proposed work has no negative impact on climate change. It is noted on the agenda that construction will commence on 07 March 2022 with an anticipated completion date of 14 October 2022 if the Council approves the recommendation.
The proposed works would encourage outdoor recreation among residents in Nagambie, attract more spectators to sporting events at the lake and potentially improve social connection among locals and visitors. Environmental Assessment has been conducted on this project. The cost-benefit analysis has been determined to be in favour of the project, having a net positive impact on the environment including increased habitat for fish.
Clean up Nagambie! It’s been a topic of recurring conversations in Nagambie over the years, but now it is finally happening. The Nagambie Lakes Community House is arranging a town wide ‘Clean Up Australia event’. The date is set to Sunday the 6th of March and everyone is invited! Instigator behind this important day is the Nagambie Lakes Community House. After having discussed the issue with litter in and around town, the committee thought it would be a good idea to join up with Clean Up Australia. We had a chat with NLCH committee member Carol Wallis - a born and bred local with much love for her hometown - and asked what motivated her to back the idea. “I believe that we, as a community, have a responsibility for our environment. If we work together to clean up the beautiful nature we are surrounded with, it will ultimately enhance everybody’s welfare. It might not be the grand, dramatic gesture, but if enough people choose to do something positive, if yet small, it can still have a big impact.” a The Community House committee signed up with
'Clean Up Australia' and is now excited to facilitate this important event. Coordinator Anna Close says all ages are welcome. “Hopefully we’ll see a combination of families, singles, retirees, teenagers and everyone in between, on the 6th of March. We are really lucky to live surrounded by such beautiful waterways and unique wildlife habitats. We should all do our best to care for it.” Carol is hoping that many people will come out for an hour or two to pick up some trash. “If there is enough interest, perhaps we can make it an annual event. One where we come together and work as a team for a common goal. Improving the look of our town with simple, yet effective means.” Leading up to the event, the Community House, alongside Strathbogie Shire, is also arranging a recycling workshop at the Nagambie Library. Grace Davis-Williams (Regional Waste and Resource Recovery Officer) will be speaking on
Clean Up Australia Day Sunday March 6th You are hereby invited to join the Nagambie Lakes Community House on Clean Up Australia Day. We are organising a clean up of the township of Nagambie as well as of Lobbs Lane and Kirwans Bridge Road. This will be a COVID safe event.
Meet up outside the
Nagambie Lakes Community House 363 High Street 6th of March 9:30am for registration
The clean up will commence at 10:00am.
Welcome ! Remember : • Please bring your own gloves. • If possible , wear Hi Vis vests or clothes. • Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
The clean up will conclude back at the Nagambie Lakes Communit y House at 12:00pm .
the topic of sorting household waste correctly into the relevant bins. Any attendees are welcome to bring along items they are unsure of sorting into the correct bins. (For instance, medicine bottle lids, soft plastic wrap or polystyrene food trays. ) Grace has a wealth of experience in the area of waste management and will answer any questions pertaining to this important subject. Time and place for the workshop will be the 3rd of March, 11.00am - 12.00pm, at the Nagambie Library on High Street. Don’t miss Nagambie’s “Clean Up Australia event”:6th of March. Meet up at 9.30am outside Nagambie Lakes Community House 363 High St. Pictured Below: Carol Wallis. Committee member of the Nagambie Lakes Community House.
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Mitchell Shire welcomes major funding commitment for Camerons Lane Mitchell Shire Council has welcomed a $150 million commitment by the Federal Opposition towards the Camerons Lane/ Hume Freeway Diamond Interchange. “Camerons Lane interchange at Beveridge sits at the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing corridors,” Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr Chisholm said. “Critical funding for this project now will support future decades of housing and jobs expansion, that will change the face of Melbourne and northern Victoria. “The interchange will service both the Hume Freeway and the national rail freight line. It will be one of the most significant and transformation road projects for Melbourne’s north and will position Beveridge as the centre of the next chapter of population growth in the state.
“Council has strongly advocated for the interchange which will transform the future of the Shire, supporting growth and the quality of life for local residents. “We welcome this significant commitment from the Federal Opposition who have recognised how important this project is. It shows real commitment to the timely delivery of infrastructure, and the delivery of employment opportunities for the rapidly growing population of the Northern Melbourne fringe.” Visiting the proposed site in Beveridge today, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said his government would fund the project if elected, providing a vital step towards key infrastructure for the rapidly growing Beveridge community and providing a much-needed opportunity for employment. A diamond interchange at Camerons Lane on the Hume Freeway at Beveridge would create up to 20,000 direct and indirect jobs, unlock 30,000 homes and provide access to jobs and services across the Northern Growth Corridor.
NO ONE’S UNSINKABLE To all those Unsinkable Guys out there – You might think it’s safe to have a few drinks around water, skip the lifejacket when you’re out on the boat or go for a swim without checking the conditions. But statistics prove that 4 out of 5 drownings are men. Just remember that no one’s unsinkable.
UNSINKABLE GUY
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Local Sport Update Nagambie Golf Club 29/01/22 The annual WaterBoy Cup, an inception of Lindsay Hall sponsored by Lindsay Hall and now won by Lindsay Hall with a somewhat low winning stableford score for the time of year a scratchy 39 points. But the generosity did not stop there, with Lindsay not able to accept the winning prize after donating it , so the Big Wheel came out with all entrants on the day a chance of taking home the spoils, that winner being club Legend and Life member John Richards, many thanks go to our sponsor Lindsay Hall for his awesome efforts. Runner up trying his hardest as always was a gallant Douglas Neville with a seasonal personal best 38 points, Chris Roberts was third placed with 37 and Jeff Mills loving the summer run compiled 37 also. Not much to speak about with the nearest the pins, only one of four achieved Jeremy Ezard spearing one into the 16th. The Nagambie Pennant team started the season on a high note winning their first round match at home with a 3 to 2 win over Kyabram Valley View last weekend, but the honeymoon is over with the team going down 4 1/2 to 1/2 away at Merrigum against the home team Merrigum/Rushworth. With one round to play the team has a realistic chance of making the finals so good luck to all concerned. Next week's golf at Nagambie will be Stroke - monthly medal as well as the 3rd round of the Summer Trophy, on office duty is B. Leviston and in the bar G. Whiteman.
22/01/22 A 2 person Ambrose was played on Saturday to make way for Nagambie to host the first round of Summer pennant, 12 pairs of men and 2 pairs of women tackled the course in what only could be described as near perfect weather. The winning pair on the men's side with the amazing score of 64-4.25-59.75 net went to Jeremy Ezard and Shayne Kimball, at one stage during the round the fire brigade was nearly called to put out the fire that was Shayne Kimball game. Runners up paring the course with 72-5.75-66.25 were David Love and Shaun Bryant once again doing well to complete the course without choking one another, a top three finish went to the enthusiastic Michael Mensfeld and Daniel Hall proving they are on the march and ready
to do big things. The best score for the women were Ronda Richards and Jill Rankin bashing there way to 90-13.5-76.5.
lead of one shot up at the break for lunch. Avenel kept in touch till end 20 until Kyabram scored eleven shots in four ends to surge ahead and win the game 32 – 20.
The nearest the pins went to Michael Mensfeld ripping it out over the trees and bringing it back to the green with precision on the 3rd, 'the bullet' Wayne Le Cerf with the crosshairs dialed in on the 13th and Terry Clonan taking home the 16th . Next weeks golf is a sponsored event with the annual running of the 'Water Boy'Cup stableford will be played with Lindsay Hall on office duty and Wayne Le Cerf in the bar.
The next game for division 2 is at home against Shepparton Park. While division 5 back from a bye, travel to Euroa.
Nagambie Womens Golf Wednesday 26th January Australia Day Holiday no competition played. Chicken Run Thursday 27th January The winner of the Par Competition on the back 9 , was Glen Evans with +2. Chris Roberts was on fire taking out both N/P's on the 13th and 16th.
Avenel Bowls Midweek Pennant In round 10 of GMBR Pennant, Avenel division 2 played at home against top two team Kyabram. Noel Slater’s rink was the only winning rink for Avenel with the visitors winning the match 14 – 79 to Avenel 2 – 66. Jake Wall, Glen Bell, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater (s) were five shots up on end 15, they then had a mini fade out losing the next four ends with Kyabram taking the lead by one shot. On end 21 the scores were even with the game in the balance. Spurted on by belief, Avenel finished strongly winning the last four ends and the game 24 – 19. Ruth King, Kate Donovan, Dennis McGregor, Jenny Furletti (s) won only one end in the first seven ends, then won seven out of the next eight to draw within two shots of the lead. Kyabram scored a six on end 19 but Avenel fought back scoring the next seven shots. However, Kyabram answered back with five shots on the last three ends to win the game 22 – 28. Bill O’Connor, Graeme Toy, Pam Pedder, Spud Furletti (s) won only five of the first thirteen ends but still held a slim
Weekend Pennant A narrow win against top four team Mooroopna was the perfect medicine for Avenel division 3 after a disappointing loss the week before against Stanhope. The game played at Avenel was only won on the last end when all four Avenel rinks won their respective 25th end scoring nine shots to claim an emphatic come from behind win, 14 – 86 to Mooroopna 4 – 83. Fay Hateley, Jake Wall, Howard Geldard, Josh McDonald (s) in a game where the winning ends were no more than two shots up, took the lead on end six. The key to the win for this game came down to number of ends won and that honour went to Avenel who won fourteen ends and steadily built on the six shot lead to win the match 22 – 12. Donna Rowley, Jenny Furletti, Geoff Hateley, Noel Slater (s) in a shaky start, did not wrestle the lead from Mooroopna till the twelfth end. Being only one shot ahead on end 20, a ‘come on, let’s get this job done’ attitude saw them score eight shots to one over the last five ends for another rink win for Avenel, 30 – 22. Ruth King, Jason Toy, Pam Pedder, Spud Furletti (s) had a one shot lead at smoko. In the second half they won only three ends. Mooroopna had the answers and won the game 15 – 21. James Wall, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy, Brett McDonald (s) let a six shot lead midway through the first half slip away as they were out-bowled by Mooroopna who won the game 28 – 19. The next game for division 3 is away against Shepparton Park and division 6 South returning from a bye play away against Alexandra 1. Round 1 of the Club Mixed Pairs has been completed. Congratulations to the winners : Graeme Toy & Ruth King, Spud & Jenny Furletti, Glen & Nyoli Bell, Pam Pedder & Noel Slater and Fay & Geoff Hateley who all advance through to round 2. Happy Birthday to Noel who will celebrate on Sunday 6 February, and young Len whose birthday is on Monday. This week’s sponsor is Kemps Furniture and Bedding. Thank you for your ongoing support of Avenel Bowling Club.
Nagambie Cricket Club A covid outbreak forced the cancellation of the first round after the Christmas break. Last Saturday the E Grade side registered a narrow victory versus Karramomus in an entertaining match. Three father son combinations took the field; Bo and Archie Harrison, Jeremy and Ryan Ezard, Jason and Flynn O'Brien. Jeremy Ezard opened the batting and was dismissed in the last over scoring 72 of the team score of 180. Brian Morris 34 and Lachie Ewart 21 made handy contributions. Opening bowlers Bo Harrison and Ryan Ezard snared three wickets apiece and two late innings run outs left the away team seven runs adrift of the Nagambie total. The A grade side claimed a much needed win against second placed Northerners. Surprisingly sent in to bat Nagambie scored 9 for 180 with Luke Nolan top scoring with 54 . Late order runs from Tom Barnes and Jono Moore , both scoring 18, ensured a competitive total. Dismissing the opposition big guns early on Nagambie had the match in hand at 7 for 94 but some pesky late order partnerships caused concern with Northerners eventually dismissed for 155. Evergreen Brock Boddington was the pick of the trundlers claiming 3 for 18 from his 8 overs. Northerners amassed 6 for 226 against Nagambie in their B grade clash. Will O'Brien was the standout bowler with figures of 2 for 35 from 9 overs. With the score at 4 wickets for 6 runs Muggsy Matthews, making his club debut, stopped the bleeding with a patient innings of 20 runs. Hugh Mckeown played his best innings of the season remaining 24 not out in the team total of 97. Saturday January 22 the club is holding its major fundraiser, a $1k draw. From 6.00 pm onwards your $50 entry includes beer, wine ,cider, soft drinks and finger food from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm as well as entry to the $1k draw. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting the Nagambie Cricket Club facebook page. Congratulations to Flynn O'Brien who was selected in the combined Under 13 A country week team after consistent performances against the Sunraysia, Murray Valley and Bendigo associations.
Rev Richard - Priest in charge for Anglican Parish For over two years the Anglican Parish of Central Goulburn consisting of St Paul’s Avenel, St John’s Nagambie and Christ Church Seymour have had Rev Richard Pennington as their licensed priest assisting in their parish part time. Since November 2019 Reverend Richard Pennington has led the parish as their pastor, and has gotten to know his flock and become involved with district church and community life. His role changed on Friday, 28 January when he was officially licensed to be the parish’s Priest in Charge at a service of Induction and Licensing presided over by the Anglican Bishop of Wangaratta, The Right Reverend Clarence E Bester who led the service in front of fellow clergy, parishioners from the three centres, Rev Richard’s family and parish friends from his past parishes. The celebration was the occasion not only of the Induction, but recognition and welcome of the new Priest in charge of the Anglican parish. The Area Dean, Reverend Andre’ Du Plooy assisted the Bishop in the ceremony and the Dean of Wangaratta’s Holy Trinity Cathedral, The Very Reverend Ken Goodger preached the sermon based on the day’s Bible readings and also assisted the Bishop in his duties. During the Eucharist service hymns of praise, prayers of significance, blessings and the
Renewal of Baptismal vows were shared with the congregation to show support for their new Priest and Holy Communion was served after the symbols of ministry were bestowed on Reverend Richard Pennington by the Bishop. Close to the end of the service the Area Dean Reverend Du Plooy welcomed Reverend Richard Pennington to the clergy as the new Priest in Charge of Central Goulburn parish, and Church wardens Jenny Moran and Ernie Lewin representing the parish centres welcomed him and His wife Jen on behalf of the three centres. Reverend Richard responded with his usual aplomb and thanked everyone for their ongoing support over the past two years and expressed his
eagerness to embrace his new role as their Priest in Charge. A fellowship dinner was held in the Christ Church hall after the Induction ceremony and guests were able to congratulate the newest Anglican Priest in Charge in the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta and Reverend Richard was able to meet and greet the guests at his special occasion during this time.
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Pictured Below: Standing in front of the Symbols of Ministry table at the Induction service are: Jen and Reverend Richard Pennington, The Right Reverend Clarence E Bester, Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Wangaratta, and Church warden from Christ Church Ernie Lewin.
FRIDAY, February 4, St. John’s Anglican Church. Noon. BYO lunch. FRIDAY, April 1, Uniting Church, Tennis clubrooms. Nagambie. Noon. BYO lunch. FRIDAY, June 3, St. Malachy’s Catholic Church. Noon. BYO lunch. FRIDAY, August 5, St.John’s Anglican church. Noon. BYO lunch. FRIDAY, October 7, Uniting Church, Tennis clubrooms. Noon. BYO lunch. FRIDAY, December 2, St.Malachy’s Catholic Church. Noon. BYO lunch. Tex, coffee etc. Available from each venue. If any changes please let Di Grant or Sally Fyfield know ASAP. Di Grant 5794 1720 Sally Fyfield 0408 141 969 Let’s hope we have a blessed year ahead.
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