03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505 | FREE
WWW.GONAGAMBIE.COM.AU
Pictured: Group photo of Little Athletics members at St Joseph’s Primary School
Little Athletics Nagambie
W
ith a vision to provide local children with a sporting opportunity that will build skills, confidence, and motivation, create lifelong friendships and adopt a healthy attitude to physical fitness that they will take into adulthood, the Nagambie Little Athletics Club is edging closer to becoming a reality. There has been plenty of support to set up Little Athletics in Nagambie with over 100 children between the ages of 5 – 12 expressing their interest for the 2022/23 season scheduled to start by November. The age groups for the first year will be 12’s and under and this will expand as required. The season will run through to March 2023 and include a break over the Christmas period. The Executive team has been established with Clare Garrett holding the position as President, Louise Roberts is the Vice President, Sinead Hughes is the Secretary and Catrina Hutton has the role as club Treasurer. “There are many families raising their hands to volunteer and assist with registration, grounds committee, fundraising, first aid and general help for the days we run the athletics,” said Vice President Lousie Roberts. Club President Clare Garrett has developed an extensive business plan which has been forwarded to Little Athletics Victoria and the
Nagambie Little Athletics Club has achieved Incorporation status. “A lot of time and effort has been spent developing the business plan and we are now waiting to hear from Little Athletics Victoria to inform us of being officially affiliated. Catrina completed all the necessary paperwork to enable us to be Incorporated,” said Ms Roberts. St Joseph’s Primary School Nagambie has been busy preparing the school area to run the events on Saturday mornings come November. “We acknowledge the support from St Joseph’s School Principal Maree Findlay who has welcomed us with open arms. The school community has purchased storage to house our sporting equipment and they are very excited about bringing Little Athletics to Nagambie,” said Louise. The Nagambie Little Athletics Club has applied for grants to assist with the purchase of sporting equipment and they await the outcome of these submissions. Sporting equipment comes at a price with high jump mats costing $6,000, trollies and markers $4,000, and timers $1,000 just to name a few. “Currently we are looking for sponsors to help get this great initiative for our local kids off the ground. We need about $15,000 - $20,000 to make Little Athletics Nagambie a reality. This cost is mostly to cover equipment and to keep the cost for our local families down as much as possible,” said Louise. “We’d like to thank Little Athletics Albury who donated their hurdles for us to use and Sonya Roberts for transporting them from Albury to Nagambie.”
First impressions count and local designer, Patricia Sporle from PS Dezign studio has created the official Nagambie Little Athletics uniform. “Patty has donated her time and amazing skills to design our official Little Athletics top – we can’t wait to show these off,” said Louise.
12 boys and girls developed at a phenomenal rate. The association, now known as Little Athletics Victoria, has over 20,000 members competing on a weekly basis at 100 Centres across Victoria.
If you are interested in contributing to the Nagambie Little Athletics Club please contact: littleathleticsnagambie@outlook.com or Clare Garrett on 0439 269 182
Little Athletics History Little Athletics evolved, like most voluntary community organisations, through the mind and conscience of a community member. On an October day in 1963 three boys arrived at an athletics meeting in Geelong ready to compete. On approaching an official they were told that they were too young to take part. That official was Trevor Billingham. The disappointment, evident in the boys, left a marked impression with Mr Billingham.The thought was forgotten but he was reminded of it several months later. At a coaching clinic designed for secondary school students it was noted that the majority of children were of primary school age.
Pictured: Clare Garrett and Catrina Hutton with Renee from Bendigo Bank
Reminded of his earlier experience, Trevor Billingham had an idea. The answer to the need expressed in the children would be a simple Saturday morning athletics competition. On the first Saturday of October 1964, he met with a small group of children on a Geelong oval. They took part in a short program of running events. From that simple beginning, athletics for under
Pictured: Ezra and Zavier with hurdles from Albury Little Athletics that they have donated to our club
2 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
The Community Voice is a free community newspaper published by Go Nagambie on a fortnightly basis. The Community Voice has an average fortnightly circulation of 2000 Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the Community Voice can collect one from the following circulation points: Nagambie Visitors Information Centre, Nagambie Newsagency, Nagambie Iga, Nagambie Post Office, Nagambie HealthCare – (for resident collection), Kelvin Grove Village (for resident collection), Nagambie Leisure Park, Avenel Post Office.
General Advert Sizes/Rates Full Page
T84 - 374 x 260mm
450.00
1/2 Page (H)
T82 - 374 x 129mm
240.00
1/2 Page (V)
T44 - 186 x 260mm
240.00
1/4 Page (H)
T42 - 186 x 129mm
125.00
1/4 Page (V)
T24 - 92 x 260mm
125.00
1/8 Page (H)
T41 - 186 x 63mm
65.00
1/8 Page (V)
T22 - 92 x 129mm
65.00
1/16 Page
T21 - 92 x 63mm
35.00
Strip
T14 - 63 x 260mm
65.00
Go Nagambie Advert Sizes/Rates Full Page
T84 - 374 x 260mm
405.00
1/2 Page (H)
T82 - 374 x 129mm
216.00
1/2 Page (V)
T44 - 186 x 260mm
216.00
1/4 Page (H)
T42 - 186 x 129mm
112.50
1/4 Page (V)
T24 - 92 x 260mm
112.50
1/8 Page (H)
T41 - 186 x 63mm
58.50
1/8 Page (V)
T22 - 92 x 129mm
58.50
1/16 Page
T21 - 92 x 63mm
31.50
Strip
T14 - 63 x 260mm
58.50
What we do
The Committee
Go Nagambie is the promotional name for the regions incorporated Chamber of Commerce – Nagambie Lakes Tourism and Commerce Inc.
President: Lee Rowland
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.
Treasurer: Bruce Minchinton
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 Secretary: Melanie Likos
Executive Officer: Sissy Hoskin General Committee: John Beresford Rosie Metherall Rob Gardner Steve McCoach 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,
gonagambie.com.au Would you like more information or like to feature in The Community Voice?
Advertising........ advertising@thecommunityvoice.com.au Editorial.............. editor@thecommunityvoice.com.au Design................. hello@psdezign.com Sissy Hoskin...... 0419 627 276
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Disclaimer The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Go Nagambie. Every effort is made by the Go Nagambie to ensure that the information contained within the Community Voice is correct. Personal views expressed in this pubclication are soley those of the respective contributors and do not reflect those of the publisher or its agents. Reproduction in whole or in part of this publication is strictly prohibited without prior consent. Photographic rights remain the propery of The Community Voice Newspaper.
3 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Angie McMahon and Electric Fields headline Euroa this spring Angie McMahon, Electric Fields and more outstanding artists have been announced to play this spring at Euroa Music Festival. Taking place in the Victorian picturesque regional town of Euroa, just under two hours north of Melbourne, the festival will return to the magical parklands set by Sevens’ Creek for the second year running on Saturday November 5. Other acts that are set to play the 2022 event include Vaudeville Smash, The Lazy Eyes, Olympia, Dallas Woods, Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird, Approachable Members Of Your
Local Community, Andy Golledge Band, and Bad Pony. While the main event will kick off on the Saturday, the evening of Friday November 4th will see a street party take place with entertainment provided by young regional acts competing in the Grand FInal of the Out Of Nowhere - Battle Of The Bands competition. Hospitality offered by regional vendors will also be on show. For regional road trippers, camping & glamping is available next to the festival site at Euroa Showgrounds and if pitching a tent isn’t your thing, the township has an array of accommodation from motels to the caravan park.
Return bus services will be available for music lovers living in local surrounding towns of Shepparton, Wangaratta, Benalla, Violet Town, Seymour, Avenel and Nagambie. The festival debuted in March 2021, making it one of the few live music events that were able to go ahead prior to much of the east coast being placed under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was hailed as a resounding success. Last year’s lineup sported Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever as headliners, with other performances from Mildlife, Donny Benét, and Budjerah, just to name a few. For tickets and to plan your weekend road trip
Nagambie Primary School art on show in town Locals may have noticed a small art display in the old pharmacy shop. It is the fine artwork by Nagambie Primary School students under the guidance of Art specialist Karen Vraca for Nagambie Primary School and Murchison Primary School. She was able to conduct a special art time with the Nagambie Primary School students. Here is is what she wrote for the Nagambie Community Voice paper. The photos are of works by Wayne Theibaud. Last term all our Primary school students were introduced to the American artist Wayne Theibaud. After immersing ourselves in his style and techniques and learning about the artist himself we set about completing projects pieces. After researching cakes, and taste testing some real samples, students created a cardboard frame to make the cake slice structure. This was then covered with papier Mache using paper and glue. Students then painted their dried frame with two coats of acrylic paint. The final stage was creating the frosting, additional toppings and flavoured drizzle.
After bringing in some various tasty doughnuts for the eating, students went about designing their own delicious doughnut. A rolled newspaper created the donut structure; students then wrapped and covered it with papier Mache. Once dried, students painted them with acrylic paint applied their own flavoured icing made from shaving cream, PVA glue and food colouring. Drizzle and sprinkles were then added. Students in Year 1/2 designed and then made their dream ice cream sundae. Using a large piece of foil scrunched into a ball to create the frame of their ice cream scoop, students stretched out a piece of Magiclay (coloured modelling clay) to create a blanket to wrap around it. With their scoop made, children then created the whipped cream out of white Magiclay and applied chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping over the top and covered it with sprinkles. Following they got to eat real ice cream sundaes. Delicious fun. Prep – Lollipops Our Prep students had tremendous fun creating their lollipop art. They rolled a long piece of white Magiclay, then used liquid watercolours to create the flavours. The surrounding lollipops were made using water colour paper and liquid watercolours, and all assembled on a colourful background. Also a huge thank you to Amanda for giving us the space to display our art work.
Victorian Minister for Water and Regional Development visits Nagambie Foreshore Walk construction site The Victorian Minister for Water, Regional Development and Equality the Hon. Harriet Shing recently visited Nagambie to view the construction of the Nagambie Foreshore Walk. The Minister was accompanied by Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks, Cr Reg Dickinson, Council project officers, construction staff and local stakeholders to view the beginning of the works at the Nagambie Lake Regatta Centre. The $3.8 million pathway – which stretches for 1.6km along the southern edge of Lake Nagambie – will provide a safe and accessible pedestrian link between the Nagambie Regatta Centre and the Nagambie township. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said it was fantastic to acknowledge the Victorian Government’s contribution to the project. “Without the significant funding received from the Victorian Government grant, the project would not have been possible,” Cr Binks said. Cr Binks said the visit was another fantastic opportunity to talk to the Minister about Council’s advocacy project to bring rowing events to Lake Nagambie for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Council is advocating to the Victorian Government to first include rowing as a sport in the games and then commit to hosting it at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre. “Council has shown we can deliver events of this capacity by hosting the Australian Rowing Nationals. This opportunity would not simply draw international tourists to our region, it would enhance social, economic, and environmental outcomes across North East Victoria, which has so far missed out in the Regional Games.” Find out more at www.cancervic.org.au
Nagambie Recreation Reserve Annual General Meeting Tuesday August 30 6:00pm Nagambie Recreation Reserve. All user groups and interested people are invited to attend.
4 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
‘Talk to a Planner’ sessions a huge success Community members took up the opportunity to have one-on-one appointments to discuss planning matters with Council’s planning department staff. The sessions were held in each township throughout Strathbogie Shire with several being completely booked out. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the initiative was just another innovative way Council was engaging with its community. “The initiative saw Council’s planners hitting the road, making themselves available in townships across the municipality to offer advice and information and seek feedback on the current Planning Scheme Review,” Cr Binks said. “Our planning scheme review will assess whether the local planning policies and provisions are meeting the needs of the local area and community,” she said.
Alice and Pat Cahill Celebrate 60 Years of marriage Pat and Alice Cahill celebrated their Diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday 28 July celebrating 60 years of marriage. Pat is now a resident of the Nagambie Healthcare’s hostel and Alice visits him from their Kirwan’s Bridge home regularly. Their family came up on Saturday July 16 and took the couple out to lunch to celebrate their special day. Sally Fyfield of St Malachy’s said “On Sunday July 17 Father Michael Grace celebrated the Mass at St Malachy’s Church at which the parishioners of St Malachy’s Nagambie celebrated the Cahill’s 60th wedding anniversary along with family members Anne, Loretta and her husband Gary. The Mass was followed by a special morning tea at which Monsignor Frank Hickey spoke on behalf of the parish recalling many years of knowing the family and asked God to continue to bless them in their marriage and family life.” Pat Cahill was unable to attend but his wife Alice was there and she received a Papal Blessing from Pope Francis 1 and was able to cut a celebratory cake on behalf of the couple. SHORT FAMILY STORY Alice Carey was born on 29th January 1936 and Pat Cahill the day after on 30th January 1936. They celebrated their 86th birthdays this year. Pat’s parents used to bring their family to Nagambie from the 1930’s for holidays. First at Buckley Park then on Goldie Heath’s island in the river. Pat had fond memories of those times and when he and Alice had their own family, they continued to visit the older Cahill’s who moved here in the 1970’s with their own brood. Alice Carey was the youngest of five children born to Malachy and Veronica Carey who then
Avenel Jubilee Park planting trees for Queens Jubilee “All hands were on Deck’ at Avenel Jubilee Park on Sunday 31st July as a small band of Jubilee Park and community members helped prepare and plant 12 established trees as part of National Tree Day and also to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee. “Avenel is such a supportive community so it was great to see everyone come together to help with this project today,” said committee member, John Thomson. Acer Fairview Flames, stunning coloured maples and Fraxinus Urbanites’, autumn coloured Ash trees were placed in a crescent shape mirroring the curve of the road and more plantings will take place within the park area in the coming week, enhancing the overall park area. Avenel Jubilee Park Committee were very
lived in Warrnambool. After her schooling Alice became a teacher at St Margaret Mary’s school in Brunswick for a few years then went to work at the Premier Printing Company in Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. Pat Cahill was born in his family home in Port Melbourne to Norm and Cath Cahill and worked in the printing trade after his school years. When he and Alice were 23, they met at the same printing place they were both working for in the late 1950’s. For a couple of years they got to know each other, courted, then married at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Warrnambool on 28 July 1962. The couple received a Papal Blessing from Pope John the Third when they were married and still have this keepsake. They moved to their home at Tallyho (now Syndal) and during their marriage the couple was blessed with four children, Anne, Loretta, Joe and Clare and with their partners blessed the Cahill’s with 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
anniversary they were asked what they felt kept them together all these years and Alice replied “patience, determination, and following our marriage vows, through good and bad times. We have supported one another, even now in our older years.” Alice’s eldest daughter Anne wore her mother’s wedding gown for her wedding many years ago and Alice’s youngest daughter Clare wore it for her special day also. Following on this family tradition Alice’s granddaughter Kelly Jones wore her Grandmother’s wedding gown when she married Sean Griffin this year. Alice said it was mentioned at the reception that Kelly was wearing “Grannies wedding dress.” Congratulations and best wishes Pat and Alice Cahill on behalf of your community in celebrating 55 years of marriage.
fortunate to be nominated by former local MP Damian Drum to apply for the Australian Government’s Planting trees for The Queens Jubilee Program this year and were successful in their application. The outcomes of these plantings will increase community awareness and celebration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee as well as create a legacy of tree plantings within Avenel Jubilee Park. Anne Douglas, chairperson for the committee stated that the plantings will rejuvenate the park and provide spectacular colour and much needed shade and beauty to the park which is a central part of Avenel and its community. Jubilee park is situated geographically in the ‘Heart of Avenel’. This park provides a very popular venue for community activities which includes tennis courts and facilities, children’s playground, our growing monthly market, celebrating local food, wine and craft and open spaces for people to enjoy their surroundings. The Ash and Maples planted will further enhance this fantastic area. The committee intends to Celebrate ‘Queen
• Neighbourhood character • Sustainable development • Connectivity • Commercial and industrial development • Vegetation and our environment
Rehabilitation works to begin at former Violet Town Landfill site Rehabilitation works to the old Violet Town Landfill site will be completed at a $2 million saving to ratepayers after Strathbogie Shire Council successfully applied for approval to have the site classified as low risk. It is an incredible result given the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) rarely approves this classification for rural landfill sites. The works included in the 2022/23 Budget will now cost $3 million, instead of the $5 million original estimate. Council recently appointed Goulburn-Valley based Apex Earthworks Pty Ltd as the contractor to carry out rehabilitation works to the old Violet Town Landfill site.
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the project was an important one to ensure Council meets all requirements outlined by the EPA for the management of the site.
Alice said “Sometimes our place looked like a caravan park when all the family were visiting, but it was marvelous having them all visit.”
Five years ago when they celebrated their 55th
The review will also cover five key themes, these being:
The project was included in the 2022/23 Budget capital works program due to requirements outlined by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
In 2002, they moved permanently to their home in Kirwan’s Bridge and were made very welcome at St Malachy’s church by the congregation in Nagambie as over the years that they had holidayed here they had made a few friends by then.
Pat and Alice enjoyed travelling when they could overseas and still enjoy sharing their experiences of those times.
“It will also look at how the planning scheme is addressing state and local planning policy Objectives.”
“The project has been budgeted at $3 million due to significant reshaping and importation of soil material to build the area up to the approved specification. Celebrating at the Mass on July 17 at St Malachy’s were Alice Cahill, and her daughters Anne (on the left) and Loretta and Gary Loretta’s husband and Monsignor Frank Hickey. Alice is holding the Papal Blessing from Pope Francis 1.
Elizabeth’s Jubilee’ by having a commemorative celebration later this year and a plaque placed alongside the planting of a ‘Acer Campestre Evelyn’ otherwise known as ‘The Queen Elizabeth Tree’.
“It is great news to note that Council received approval from the EPA for a “type 3 cap” which indicates that the site is a low-risk rural landfill. As a result, there has been a $2 million saving in the cost for Council to complete the works. “It is something that Council is required to do, and to continue to put it off, would have resulted in further cost increases for something that would have inevitably had to have been completed.” Council is also required, as stipulated by the EPA for the management of the site, to rehabilitate the former Violet Town Landfill and monitor for leachate, groundwater, surface water and settlement for the next 30 years. This ongoing monitoring is part of the preventative management of the site to ensure that Council can deal with any environmental issues before they become significant in future. Works are due to start in late October, 2022 and are expected to be completed by mid- March, 2023, dependant on weather and other conditions. There will be no risk or interruption to the Violet Town community while the works are being carried out. Hours at the Violet Town Transfer Station will remain the same during the works and traffic will be redirected to avoid any impact to Transfer Station users.
5 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Pictured: Taungurung Elder and Tour Guide, Uncle Shane Monk.
Tours on Taungurung Country The Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is developing a Cultural Experiences brand that will provide locals with the opportunity to connect with passionate Taungurung leaders and the story of the Taungurung Nation. Ten proud Taungurung people successfully completed the first Taungurung Cultural Tour
Guide Program in March 2022. The three-week program delivered in partnership with tourism industry experts, covered the basics of managing safe and enjoyable visitor experiences and provided the guides confidence in telling their personal stories of culture. The guides learned storytelling techniques from other guides in the industry and participated in hands-on cultural learning on Taungurung Country. A strong focus and purpose behind their tourism experiences is the opportunity for intergenerational learning.
This program was the first step in creating a Taungurung-led culturally safe space for Taungurung youth and Elders to come together to consolidate knowledge and gain confidence in sharing stories of culture with guests.
Tourism is the opportunity to create a welcoming space for both Taungurung guides and guests to meet up, be themselves, have genuine conversations and celebrate the vibrancy of Taungurung living culture and Country.
Nagambie, with its rich cultural heritage and natural assets, will feature in one of the first tours set to launch later this year.
To stay up to date with upcoming tourism experiences, please reach out to culturalexperiences@tlawc.com.au
Taungurung guides look forward to developing relationships with the wider community across Nagambie and surrounds - connecting them more deeply with the cultural stories of the places they live and work.
6 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Have your say on Draft Public Art Policy
a safe space for youth crew members to hang out and take part in activities. Details for each hub are as follows:
We are seeking comment on our Draft Public Art Policy, adopted during its Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday June 21, 2022.
•
Nagambie Youth Hub. Glass Square, Filson St, Nagambie. Open: Tuesdays, 2-6pm. Nagambie Youth Crew: Tuesdays, 4.30-6pm.
•
Euroa Youth Space. Old SES Building, Bury St, Euroa. Open: Thursdays, 2-4.30pm. Euroa Youth Crew: Thursdays, 4.30-6pm. ICETRANAUTS FReeZA Crew: Mondays, 4-5pm. FReeZA Workshops: Monday’s 5.30-7.30pm.
The draft policy provides a clear and transparent process for assessing and making decisions about the design, placement, and preservation of art in public spaces in the Strathbogie Shire. The draft policy aims to enhance new and existing public spaces, grow a public art collection that demonstrates strong contemporary art practice, ensure art reflects stories, themes, and issues relevant to our community; and provides opportunities for place-making and community engagement. A copy of the Draft Public Art Policy and the opportunity to have your say can be found at www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au. Submissions close at 9am on Wednesday August 10, 2022.
Please call to confirm your place as numbers are limited. For more information on Council’s Youth Crews and programs contact: Youth Development Officer Annette Walton by phoning 0456 631 912 or emailing
info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Tender opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects:
Feedback on the Strathbogie Shire Planning Scheme wanted
•
Provision of Rural and Residential Land Use Strategy Lump Sum Contract (contract number 21/22-38). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
If you didn’t get a chance to attend a Talk to a Planner day, you can still have your say on the Strathbogie Shire Planning Scheme review. Your input will help guide our future planning.
•
Repair works at Euroa Outdoor Swimming Pool (contract number 22/2303). Tenders close at 4pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
We review the Strathbogie Shire Planning Scheme every four years to ensure it meets the needs of the local area, and state and local planning policy. This review will help us to ensure that our Planning Scheme addresses the key land use and development issues Strathbogie Shire is facing now and into the future.
•
Redesign and landscape of Euroa Swimming Pool Fountain Garden (contract number 22/23-08). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
To learn more and have your say go to
www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
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.
It’s never too late to join our Work with us Youth Crews and FReeZA We’re looking for talented people to work with Crew us! Jobs now open include: Our Shire Youth Crews are always accepting new members. The crews are based in townships across the Shire and occasionally come together to engage in Shire-wide discussions and activities. They are a fantastic way to get involved with your local community. You can also get involved with the FReeZA Crew which focuses on staging events that reflect the local youth culture, providing important performance opportunities for local musicians and young emerging artists. Our Youth Hubs in Euroa and Nagambie are
Building Maintenance Officer. •
Full Time, ongoing role. Band 4 + Industry allowance - $63,355 annually + 10.5% super. 76 hours per fortnight including an RDO – every second weekend is a long weekend!
Applications close 9am, 15 August 2022. Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply. Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.
7 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Council push for greater sustainability requirements for new development Strathbogie Shire Council has joined forces with 23 other Victorian councils to push for more sustainable design within planning requirements. Council lodged a planning scheme amendment with the State Government, seeking to introduce planning policy that elevates sustainability requirements for new buildings and encourages a move towards net zero carbon development.
Victorian Agricultural Shows Convention Hosted by Semour Ag Society The Seymour Agricultural & Pastoral Society recently hosted the Annual Convention of the Victorian Agricultural Shows. This includes all Agricultural Show Societies from across Victoria, stretching from Port Fairy to Mildura to Sale. The Convention was held at Nagambie Lakes Discovery Park and the weekend began with a warm welcome from the Strathbogie Shire Mayor, Cr. Laura Binks, sponsors of the Convention, on Friday evening followed by dinner at the restaurants of Nagambie. On Saturday, the VASL Chairperson Brian Keirl from Geelong welcomed over 100 delegates and invited Brad Jenkins, CEO Melbourne Royal to address the Convention and he spoke about the Melbourne Royal Show from 22 September until 2 October this year. Brad stressed that there had not been a Royal for two years so extra effort was being applied to ensure that this years was fantastic with many new highlights as well as the return of popular competitions and attractions. Next year he stated would be the 175th Anniversary.
Next to address the Convention was VFF President Emma Germano who spoke of the need for Farmers to support their Agricultural Show and that she would be encouraging them to do just that. Emma’s address was outstanding, stressing the need to give leadership to the rural community and ensure that voices were not lost. Emma also spoke of the need to represent the farming community to politicians both State and Federal as well as Municipal Councillors to gain support for improvements to roads, rating and health facilities.
The Convention concluded on Sunday with the AGM and Council meeting. Organising Committee included Jason Ronald, Pam Beerens, Gay Lewis and Vivian Beaumont.
Cr Laura Binks said Strathbogie Shire Council was leading the way on tackling climate change with these real-world tangible actions. “Strathbogie Shire Council is thrilled to be joining with councils from across the state on this incredibly important work,” Cr Binks said.
The Junior Rural Ambassador was Judged by local people under 35 and was won by Toby Fleming from Noorat with Sheridan Venables from Pakenham as runner-up.
NAGAMBIE CUP A GREAT SOCIAL NIGHT FOR ALL TO ENJOY GREAT PRIZEMONEY
(LAST YEAR OVER $1000 TO THE WINNER)
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT PLAYING LAWN BOWLS?
PRIZE GIVEN TO BEST HAT ON THE NIGHT
Saturday August 27, 2022 Nagambie Bowls Club
One of the few sports to cater for all age groups, abilities and gender. Friday Nights from 4.30pm @ Nagambie Bowls Club 6-12 Marie Street. Drinks at bar prices. Meals available 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month.
6.30pm sharp $25 – (before the day) $30 (on the night) (includes dinner & horse racing)
$25
Strengthening its calls, Strathbogie Shire Council has collaborated with councils from across the state, sharing the project with Ballarat, Banyule, Bayside, Boroondara, Darebin, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Bendigo, Greater Dandenong, Greater Geelong, Hobsons Bay, Knox, Maribyrnong, Mitchell, Moonee Valley, Moreland, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip, Stonnington, Warrnambool, Whitehorse, Whittlesea, and Yarra.
After the State Government’s recent implementation of Stage 1 of its ESD Roadmap (by creating new planning policy objectives), Council sees this amendment as the next step in improving ESD requirements with detailed, measurable targets that will deliver meaningful outcomes in practice.
Dinner was organised on Saturday night at the Nagambie Mechanics Institute Hall with local produce being used and meat supplied by Ralphs of Seymour. Guest Speaker was Hayley Purbrick CEO designate of Tahbilk Winery and she spoke particularly about climate change and the need to head towards carbon Zero accreditation, which they have done.
Will the dice roll your way?
The amendment seeks to build on the current Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) requirements for new developments and in doing so, better protect the natural environment, reduce resource and energy consumption, and support the health and wellbeing of future occupants.
The 24 councils represent about half the Victorian population and planning activity.
On Saturday afternoon three excursions were organised one to Mitchelton Winery, the second to Swettenham and Yulong Studs and the third to Seymour visiting Somerset Farm, Kings Park and Rokeby Garden, all were well supported and enjoyed.
ALL HORSES AUCTIONED, FORM A SYNDICATE OR BUY YOUR OWN
Along with the amendment, Council has written to the new Minister for Planning Lizzie Blandthorn asking her to support the amendment and to acknowledge that the current planning requirements do not reflect the urgency needed to tackle climate change.
Fiona Smith 0418 942 446 to secure a spot (Bookings essential)
“Local governments have long led work towards net zero carbon in new builds, but we need governments across all levels – state and federal – to work together if we want to create real change. “Minister Blandthorn has an opportunity to set her agenda in the Planning portfolio and Strathbogie Shire Council calls on her and her State colleagues to make ESD a key action item to help make net zero carbon in new builds a reality across Victoria.” Under the proposed changes, new developments would: • Produce net zero carbon emissions. • Reduce household bills by making buildings more energy efficient. • Provide a healthier and more comfortable environment for building occupants. • Better manage water quality, use and collection. • Protect and enhance greening and biodiversity. • Be more resilient to changing climate impacts. Strathbogie Shire Council is undertaking this work as a member of the Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE), supported by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV).
8 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Church News Anglican Church Sunday normal times. Christ Church Seymour. 9am Sunday Eucharist. Wednesday 10am Eucharist. St John’s Nagambie. 11am. St Paul’s Avenel. 5th Sunday of month 10am and 1st Saturday of month at 5pm. POC. Rev. Richard Pennington 0477 921 111 or Ernie Lewin. 5792 3037
Mothers Union August 9, MU Mary Sumner Day, for all branches across the Diocese of Wangaratta. Church service in Holy Trinity Cathedral 11am, then lunch. Guest speaker is the MU Australia Provincial President, Rev’d Anne Kennedy. We are lucky to have booked our national MU leader Anne to join on that day. Our Diocesan MU will celebrate 83 years and 146 years of Mary Sumner our founder. If anyone requires transport please contact Di Grant. 5794 1720 or Mary Greenshields. 0408 566 740
Catholic Church Nagambie St Malachy’s. Mondays 10:30am Rosary Wednesdays 12 noon Rosary Wednesdays 12:30pm Mass (except during school holidays) 1st and 3rd Sundays 9:00am Mass 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays 9:00am Word and Communion. POC Wendy Keenan. 0459 595 908 Avenel St Mary’s Sundays 10:30am Rosary 1st and 3rd Sundays 11:00am Mass 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays 11:00am Word and Communion. POC. Grace Kenworthy. Ph: 0405 125 963
Presbyterian Church St Andrew’s Nagambie Presbyterian church services at 9am. First and third Sunday of each month. POC Bill Day. Nagambie. 5794 2070 or 0429 933 116
Uniting Church For Avenel and Nagambie and Seymour service times. POC Rev. John Payne. 0408 176 754.
Pour Service Ecumenical POUR service. Friday, August 5, St.John’s Anglican Church. Noon. BYO lunch.
Community Grants Preserving Victoria's rich history The Andrews Labor Government is supporting community, arts and local history organisations to capture Victoria’s diverse history, making it available for more people to discover and enjoy.
and display items and help to ensure the future of the museum and its important role in the community.
Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson today announced the 40 projects that will share in $350,000 as part of the Local History Grants program run by Public Record Office Victoria to support community and history organisations to preserve, record and share Victoria’s local history.
Other successful grant recipients include ILBIJERRI Theatre Company for their Bold, Black and Brilliant project which will archive their 30-year history and develop a body of primary sources on the history of blackfella performing arts.
Nagambie Historical Society will receive $11,250 funding to upgrade the Nagambie Museum, with Mr Pearson delivering the good news in person in the Goulburn Valley this morning.
The unique experiences of Victoria’s queer community will be captured by the Australian Queer Archives Inc through the digitisation of social health press clippings relating to sex and sexuality from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson said “These grants aid the protection of Victoria’s unique local history, supporting groups to showcase and share the voices, works and places of significance that have shaped our lives and the lives of those who came before us.” “I congratulate all of this year’s grant recipients whose important work contributes significantly to keeping the history of our state alive now and into the future.” The works will include the installation of modern display cases and furnishings to better preserve
Nagambie Historical Society President Bob McMaster said, “Our Local History Grant will be invaluable in updating and modernising displays in the Nagambie Museum – an important showcase of local family histories and the history of our town.”
Central Highlands Broadcasting Inc is receiving support to interview pioneers of women’s football in Victoria on the establishment and growth of the Victorian Women’s Football League across its 30-year history. A number of historical sites across Victoria also received funding to install interpretative signage, including the Fire Services Museum in East Melbourne, the Chiltern Athenaeum Museum, Golden Square Pool, Gunbower Heritage River Trail, the Queenscliff Maritime Museum, Sandy Point Community Group and the Mornington
Lifesaving Club. Other successful projects will help Victoria’s history reach more people in the community through e-books, videos, translations and oral histories. Public Record Office Victoria Director and Keeper of Public Records Justine Heazlewood said, “Public Record Office Victoria is delighted to support these 40 worthy projects, ensuring that these local stories from Victoria’s history are preserved for future generations.” Pictured above: Left to right. Go Nagambie John Beresford, Nagambie Historical Society members Bev veld, Pat Moroney, Minister for Govt services Dan Pearson, Nagambie Historical Society President Rob McMaster and member Trish Seenan and James McWhinney Labor Party State candidate.
9 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
2 Woodlea Court, Kirwans Bridge
3
With direct north facing Goulburn River frontage on a magnificent 10,380m2 (2.5acres) block on the Nagambie side of Kirwans Bridge, it doesn't get any better than this. The renovated three bedroom home sleeps eight people and has two bathrooms plus the property also sleeps an additional nine people in the detached bungalow with its own living area, toilet and bathroom. The open plan living spills onto the 16m x 6m waterfront deck overlooking the iconic Kirwans Bridge, the modern kitchen has quality fittings including stone bench tops and heated by a cosy wood heater and backed up by the ducted refrigerated heating and cooling. The technology is abundant with wireless NBN plus booster providing coverage everywhere on the property, extensive CCTV, security system and video intercom to the front gate. Just try and keep the family away from this entertainer's delight with the thrilling 60m flying fox, inground trampoline, 1/4 length basketball court and the many water activities. Can you just imagine sitting on your sandy beach, ready to launch the family ski boat on your own private boat ramp and boarding from your own private jetty. The dedicated water ski area is only 150m from the property and its an easy cruise into Nagambie Township and onto the wineries. Fully irrigated with remote access capability with the 2meg water right for the garden and orchard, fresh rain water tanks provide to both buildings. A boat owners dream with secure professional shedding with amazing road and river access.
2
2
Online Auction August 24th 2022 Mark Boyer 0418 941 628
Nagambie, Vic
This
LandCruiser 300 drives us home
Discover More. toyota.com.au/landcruiser-300
Seymour Toyota
Kilmore Toyota
21 Emily Street, Seymour T: 03 5735 3000 LMCT808 seymourtoyota.com.au
140 Powlett St, Kilmore T: 03 5734 3900 LMCT808 kilmoretoyota.com.au
10 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Go Nagambie Youth Futures Project A comprehensive survey of local businesses commissioned by Go Nagambie has just been completed. The survey is looking to identify local future career pathways for our young people as new and established businesses in our region continue to grow and flourish. Initial findings from the survey have confirmed that are significant career opportunities at a local level across a number of diverse industries. Go Nagambie has engaged the services of Marian Pettit who specialises in identifying, analysing and implementing positive social and economic outcomes in regional communities. Over the coming weeks, Marian will be collating results and data from the online survey as well as evaluating insights from personal interviews with key employers in our region. Information gathered will culminate in a report outlining key findings and recommendations that will be a vital resource for youth entering the workforce, businesses and local schools. In this article, Marian is sharing some initial compelling insights following one on one
Jobs for Nagambie Youth The following case studies provide some initial insights from 4 major employers in our region.
Gold Mining – Innovative Jobs Golden Camel Mining is a newly established Victorian-based gold mining business which is in the early stages of constructing a processing facility in Nagambie. Golden Camel’s operation spans construction to processing to sustainable waste management. A potential 80 jobs will be created in Central Victoria including up to 24 positions at the Nagambie facility. The processing facility will have state of the art technologies and renewable energy. Gold mining has changed. Local jobs now cover a range of expertise from labourers, security, processing staff, electric truck drivers to environmental remediation workers along with OHS, administration and training jobs. No prior
interviews with several of our major employers representing local industries with forecasted growth in terms of internal expansion and resultant employment demand.
Local jobs for local youth Nagambie’s and Avenel’s future prosperity is linked to ensuring young people can achieve their aspirations through being employed in local jobs. At present, local employers are calling out for staff - it’s the tightest labour market in 40 years! The challenge is getting young people who are educated in adjoining towns and centres away from Nagambie and Avenel to connect with jobs in the local industries. Our Youth Futures survey of employers found the opportunities are here, but only 16% of these jobs are filled by young people under 25 years old. Youth are mainly employed in hospitality, health care services and equine.
Nagambie’s Labour Market Over the next decade, the Nagambie region population is forecast to double, bringing with
experience in gold mining is required as Golden Camel will be providing on the job training and professional development opportunities. Local young people seeking an outdoor lifestyle and variety in their job should consider gold mining. Job prerequisites for several roles requires basic communication skills, ability to work in a team, self-motivation and being safety conscious. A young person’s life experience or previous work experience such as retail, hospitality or farming are skills and knowledge that translate to mining. School leavers, youth having a gap year can aspire to fill these jobs. Golden Camel also has jobs in technical mining and engineering that require tertiary qualifications and experience. These jobs will attract people to the Nagambie region or locals who wish to return after university or working in mining elsewhere.
Horse Studs – A Job for Life Nagambie is unquestionably the equine centre for Victoria with 6 large stud farms in the region including Swettenham, Yulong and Collingrove
it the potential for local young people to achieve their lifestyle aspiration here. Job choices for school leavers are expanding in industries such as gold mining, hospitality, retail, health and aged care, construction, horse studs, tourism, viticulture and wine production. These industries have the scale to offer non-gender specific jobs, requiring a diversity of skills, knowledge and experience. Local youth who go off to university can come back to careers in the greater Nagambie region. Pathways may lead to being a manager in a Thoroughbred stud, winery or work outdoors on renewable, sustainable agriculture or a leader in hospitality and health and aged care. The Nagambie region is moving beyond its rural and retirement setting to becoming an attractive alternative to Melbourne – a tree change region
Initial survey results have shown with average economic forecasts over the next two years, Nagambie employers could be creating upto 380 new full, part time and casual jobs across a number of growth industries. Local youth will be crucial to filling these jobs and survey feedback has shown that businesses are committing to providing on the job training, professional development and mentoring to youth.
Studs. Thoroughbred studs are global businesses that can be family owned or multinational organisations. Locally, studs employ over 250 staff mainly drawing from outside the region or internationally. At present, studs are seeking farm workers, handlers and managers. Over the medium term the equine industry is expected to double employment with unprecedented recent investment.
administration. Our local wineries are looking for youth with communication skills, ability to work in a team and commitment to learn and work. The career potential is evident where youth can start in a restaurant, cellar door or vineyard and progress into manager positions within the one business or across the region. Jobs are full-time, part-time or casual/seasonal with skills gained on the job and/ or through professional development.
Young people choose to work in the equine industry for life as it provides a career, good pay, lifestyle and opportunity. Career pathways can start with youth being labourers moving to broodmare/stallion handlers to stable managers to stud managers. Relevant entry-level skills and knowledge are growing up on a farm, working with animals or horse-riding experience. The studs provide on the job training and causal/ seasonal work (August – December).
The wine and hospitality businesses also provide jobs requiring skilled, technical, trade and tertiary qualifications such as winemakers, bottling production and chefs. These jobs are often filled by people coming to Nagambie for the job and regional lifestyle. There are so many opportunities for young people across a wide range of disciplines in the wine industry.
Wineries with Hospitality – Endless Possibilities Nagambie boasts fully integrated wine and hospitality businesses with renowned wineries such as Tahbilk, Fowles and Mitchelton. Over 25 wineries are located in the Strathbogie and Goulburn Valley wine regions providing over 750 jobs in the region. Regional tourism is growing rapidly especially from Melbourne-based visitors supporting an increase of job availability to 25-50% over the next 2 years. The wine industry is one of few agricultural industries where businesses are 100% “value added” meaning there is involvement from growing vines through to the finished product to bottled wine, and it doesn’t end there. Youth can gain jobs and experience in environmental sustainability, wine production, catering and kitchen, marketing and sales, finance and
Career Pathways to “Inspire” Our Youth An integral feature of the Go Nagambie Youth Futures Project is our partnership with the nationally recognised Rural Inspire program which is a key initiative of Country Education Partnership. Phil Brown is the Project Manager and he is calling on local young people to participate in this exciting initiative which is designed to create awareness of the diversity and breadth of career opportunities in our own backyard. Rural Inspire and Go Nagambie are inviting young people from throughout the Nagambie and Avenel area to express an interest to be involved in an exciting initiative to explore their dreams for the future and how local businesses and industry can support them in achieving them. So, if you are in Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, involved in a traineeship/apprenticeship or are working we would love you to express your interest to be involved in this exciting
which encourages life/work balance, broader career opportunities and affordable lifestyle. Young people from further afield including cities and other regions could be encouraged to take up the opportunity or travel from Broadford, Craigieburn, or Shepparton to here. Couples can also find jobs to suit both their requirements.
opportunity ASAP. This exciting program will begin in the next couple of weeks with an initial get together over a meal. Rural Inspire is a national initiative that supports young people to chase and realise their dreams through a supported and engaging way – it has been acknowledged at a national level as being best practice and provides rural and remote young people with the opportunity to explore their future through a partnership with key industries and organisations. With the recent completion of the consultations with numerous local Nagambie industries focusing on the current, and future, employment opportunities the Rural Inspire initiative will engage with a group of young people throughout the area, exploring their aspirations for their future, the opportunities that have been identified within local businesses and explore ways in which partnerships can be developed between young people and Nagambie businesses to support the young people being supported in realising their dreams.
Health and Aged Care – Supporting your Community Health and aged care services provide opportunities for youth that start at school with work experience and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Around 10% of jobs in the Nagambie region are in health and aged care employing doctors, nurses, physio and occupational therapists, personal care, coordinators, cleaners and catering. Qualifications can be gained through local TAFE and career paths developed through further study or youth going away to study and returning. Jobs will always be available and expanding, for example Seymour Health will have additional surgery facilities and aged care beds. Local youth in the Nagambie region will find rewarding careers.
YOUR FUTURE IS HERE!
Rural Inspire initiative in partnership with GO Nagambie will bring together a group of young people from the greater Nagambie region to consider theirs, and other young people’s aspirations and consider the opportunities that exist for young people within their own community. A key element of these discussions will explore how initiatives can be developed to increase the awareness of young people of the career opportunities that exist within their own community and facilitate the establishment of partnerships between these young people and local industries as a way to inspire young people in undertaking employment within their local community. If you are interested in being involved in this exciting program for young people, please get in contact with us.
Phil Brown Project Manager Country Education Partnership – Rural Inspire Program Phone: 0428171145 Email: phil@cep.org.au
11 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Nagambie
St Joseph's Primary
Nagambie Primary
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Congratulations Brodie!
competes in the 12 year boys Multi-Class 2km event as a T37 athlete.
Nagambie Primary School student Brodie Miller has been selected in the School Sport Victoria Team Vic Cross Country Team to compete in the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships to be held in Adelaide, SA from 26 to 29 August. Brodie
It has been a great performance by Brodie at the various selection trials including House, Euroa District, The Ranges Division, Hume Region and State competitions. The team comprises students from all over Victoria to represent Team Vic.
Maths Night
100 Days of School
On Tuesday the 19th of July, we had our school Maths night! We had a collection of amazing games in each of the classrooms and our school Library. It was a really fun night and we had an amazing turnout. Everyone really enjoyed all of the games (but nobody could beat Miss Maree in a times tables race).
On Thursday the 21st of July, we celebrated our Foundation students 100 days of school.
Interview with David Keall What is your favourite part of reading with the students? Listening to how much they improve, every time I come How long have you been coming in to read with the students? About 7 years now What was your career before this? Trade teacher What was your favourite part of that? Teaching people to do their trade
Avenel Primary On Wednesday last week, the grade 3/4's set ff to Camp Campaspe Downs in Kyneton. They participated in fun adventure activities such as the flying fox, rock climbing and challenge courses. The children had to work on their communication skills and team work to get through the courses and be successful. They enjoyed some delicious meals, danced their feet off at the disco and many overcame their fear of heights. They were all so excited to come home and see their families but they
didn’t want camp to end! My favourite part of camp was Aero Ball and being called the G.O.A.T because no one could beat me. – Nate I loved the Possum Glider and seeing the view from up high. – Ruby I conquered my fear of heights and had fun on the Flying Fox. – Audrie On the Flying Fox, Daniel did the chicken dance and made me laugh. – Charlie
All of our students got the opportunity to dress up as 100 year olds this year, due to our Centenary celebrations. During the day, we got to do activities with our buddy groups to do with the number 100 or 100 years. With Miss Maddy & Gen, students rotated through old style games such as: Elastics, Marbles, Quoits and Skittles. With Miss Flynn, we did some Maths activities and with Mrs Tang, we made some 100 glasses or a headband to wear. By Ayla Thompson
12 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Business Directory FLORIST
ELECTRICAL
TRADE
DENTAL NAGAMBIE DENTAL SURGERY
• Fridges • Freezers • Washing Machines • Clothes Dryers • Diswashers
Emergency dental vouchers are accepted. Medicare child dental benefit vouchers are 100% bulk billed. Senior citizen special 10% discount. New patients welcome.
OPEN: Wed, Thur, Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm 346 High St, Nagambie
Now servicing your area. Onsite Service.
03 5794 2643
Phone Brad 0448 737 247 (0448 Repair)
SERVICING
OUTDOOR SERVICES
House Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Office Cleaning
0402 357 818
SEYMOUR
Call Jim for your lawn maintenance
131546
CONCRETING PAVING, DRIVEWAYS AND OUTDOOR CONCRETING
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BENCHTOPS
FOUNDATIONS AND FLOORING APPLICATIONS
FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETING SOLUTIONS
0438 078 917 JORDAN SHIELS
jordan_shiels@live.com.au
• Building Design & Documentation • Town Planning Applications • Structural Design • Residential & Commercial • 3D Modelling
Call Shane - 0438 415 545 E: shane@cba.net.au
Vision Thru Design
13 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Business Directory PAINTING SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
PAINTER John Paxton Painting + Maintenance • Local painter • Fully insured • 30 years experience
0490 894 318 AB N - 279 00 6 25 975
Painting Services
TOTAL PACKAGE
Local Agents for:
Earthworks, Landscape & Quarry products
•
•
• ••• •• ••
Complete Burial Package
Industrial & Industrial Domestic&Painting Domestic Painting Interior Exterior Interior Exterior Roof Painting Roof Painting Interior Consultant Interior Consultant MitchellShire ShireArea Area Mitchell
TRADE + SERVICES
$5200
This includes: • Our service fee • Funeral Notice • Mortuary care • Fresh Flowers • Rosewood flat lid coffin • Memorial Book • Clergy or Celebrant • GST
Doug and Diane Proud (03) 5794 1520 We can supply all of your quarry products Specialising in: washed natural river pebbles, concrete, plaster and propaga�ng sands, Seymour toppings, crushed rock and topsoil. Grader, roller, excavators, loaders and �ppers for your earthwork needs.
If you can’t contact Doug or Di Please contact Garnet on 5799 2007 82 Anzac Avenue, Seymour VIC 3660 Ph: 03 5799 2007 All Hours
Pick up or delivery available. Come and see our range
GVR Quarry & Earthworks
Gianarelli & Sons family owned and operated for over 50 years years.
5 Selectors Road, Seymour (Cnr Hume & GV Highways) Email: gvrquarry@bigpond.com
33-35 Industrial Cres Nagambie
Call us today 5792 4332
T.O.W.N (Take Off Weight Naturally) you can receive support to lose weight and achieve a healthy goal weight. Our low cost and friendly club will help and encourage you as you take the steps needed to make changes in your lifestyle, to eat sensibly, to exercise and attain and maintain your personal goal weight. We meet at the new time of 1.00 each Wednesday RSL Club 340 High St Nagambie. For a chat about you and what we do, please contact Yvonne Dacey on 0412025845.
Suppliers of concrete for all your needs - building and construction, farming and the home handyman FOR A QUOTE - RING RON Phone: 5794 2969 Mobile: 0434 336 167 DELIVERING TO NAGAMBIE, AVENEL, MURCHISON, RUSHWORTH, LONGWOOD & SURROUNDING AREAS
CLOTHESLINE REPAIRS AND REWIRES • • • •
Repairs and rewires of all Clotheslines using genuine Australian made parts and line. 10 years experience in this trade. Honest advice and quotes given.
Ring Richo 0499 927 321
Time to clean out your backyard and sheds? 2 metre & 4 metre skips available
Prompt delivery and pick-up
Services to Nagambie, Avenel and Seymour area
Phone GARY for a free quote on 0429 951 330 Book early to avoid disappointment
14 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Business Directory 304 High Street Nagambie VIC 3608
(03) 5794 2590
• NDSS agent (diabetes supplies) • Blood Pressure testing • Natio, Sukin & Moo Goo skincare and cosmetics • Webster Pak Services • Free local delivery • 10% seniors discount for over the counter items • Dr. Tim’s weight loss program & support
MON - FRI 9:00am - 5:30pm SAT 9:00am -12:00pm
Keep your family comfortable We offer servicing, installation and sales • Air Conditioning Split Systems • Reverse Cycle Ducted Heating and Cooling • Commercial Refrigeration
Call us today 0457 923 436
9-steps to buying a home Get our FREE guide to get you started. Go to: bit.ly/TBALawBuyingHome Phone: Email: Website:
(03) 5794 2334 admin@tbalaw.com.au www.tbalaw.com.au
It was a busy day for Council Planners last Wednesday, in Nagambie. Their day was fully booked out and I am told it was beneficial to residents and officers. It is great when people can get together and discuss matters; nothing quite beats face to face discussions. While we’re talking about planning matters, Council recently joined with 23 other Victorian councils to push for more sustainable design within planning requirements. Council lodged a planning scheme amendment with the State Government, seeking to introduce planning policy that elevates sustainability requirements for new buildings and encourages a move towards net zero carbon development. Along with the amendment, Council has written to the new Minister for Planning Lizzie Blandthorn asking her to support the amendment and to acknowledge that the current planning requirements do not reflect the urgency needed to tackle climate change. The amendment seeks to build on the current Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) requirements for new developments and in doing so, better
Quality service from your local refrigeration & air conditioning specialist mcfrefrigeration@bigpond.com • 0457 923 436 ARC Handling L021036
Authorised Mitsubishi Electric & Fujitsu Service Agent
protect the natural environment, reduce resource and energy consumption, and support the health and wellbeing of future occupants. If you would like any further information head to our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au – you will find it in the latest news section. Many residents will recall that the Nagambie Swimming Pool was out of action last summer. I have made enquiries about the upcoming season and have been assured it’s all systems “Go”. Repairs have been completed and we are hopefully in for an uninterrupted season. It is expected the splash park will be completed in September - a bonus for our summer by the lake. Similarly, the foreshore walk has an expected completion date for the end of November. The new Minister for Water, Regional Development and Equality, Harriet Shing, was in Nagambie to inspect the progress of the project and some of us took the opportunity to push our case for rowing to be included in the next Commonwealth Games and at Lake Nagambie. I recently had the pleasure of joining up with the walking group on their monthly walk to the Euroa Arboretum and
the Seven Creeks nature area around the Euroa township. What a great group of people they are and not only did I hear more about our Shire history but got to explore nature at its best. If you are interested in future walks, phone Wendy Mason on 0438 231 285. My big shout out this week goes to unsung hero Christine Brown, a tireless worker for the Seniors Club and always with a sense of humour and a smile on her face. Thanks Christine, for what you do for our community. Well, that’s it for this issue, until next time, stay safe. Reg Dickinson
15 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
Local Sport Update Nagambie Mens Golf
to the Nagambie course, filling out the placings was fair weather golfer Shaun Bryant obviously the clouds were high enough in the sky for Bryant to front up and produce 34 points.
24th July With the pennant team away playing their final at Tocumwal it was a great opportunity for others to claim an easy win and who better than Jeremy Ezard winning Sunday's par event with +1, with the course still rather heavy it was a day for the shot makers with Ezard converting 9 out of 10 up and downs from around the greens. Runner up was the true battler Chris Roberts always there abouts with a -1 beating home Michael Roberts on count back also -1. The nearest the pins went to Jeremy Ezard with a full blooded iron off the 3rd, Terry Wallis loading up on one to take home the long 8th and Michael Sloan peppering the 13th. The Nagambie pennant team unfortunately went down in a close affair at Tocumwal against Hill Top Tatura the scores were level 2 a piece with the deciding match going extra distance but it was not to be Nagambiie Lost 3 &2 . Well done to all that took part in this year's winter pennant and we hope to go one better next year. Next week's golf should be a big day with the return of the pennant players, a stableford event will be played with G. Bow on office duty and W. Le Cerf in the bar,
31st July Michael Sloan wins Sunday's stableford event in what could only be described as cold, the sun did not pierce the clouds until midday and was not out for long with a cold north easterly wind blowing hard all day keeping temperatures down. But Sloan fired 38 points beating his nearest competitor by 4 and emphasising the fact that he will be a red hot chance in this years club championship that begins on Sunday 21st August, Runner up with 34 points was regular visitor Greg Baldwin , Baldwin never seems to leave empty handed after his visits taking a particular liking
The nearest the pin prizes went to Jeremy Ezard with an awkward strike making it up to the 3rd, and Graeme Galvin as usual pounding one onto the 13th.. Next week's golf will be a monthly medal stroke event with B. Cryer on office duty and B. Leviston.
Nagambie Womens Golf 20th July We had a chilli start but 11 players played a round of 4BBB Aggregate. The winners were Moz Fowler and Sue Verge with 60 pts. No n/p winners. Balls down the line went to Moz and Sue. R/U’s we’re Maureen King and Carol Wallis with 57 pts on a c/b from Sue and Irene Keogh.
27th July Once again we had 11 players play a round of Stableford The winner with 24 pts was Irene Keogh on a c/b from Annette Mills. Chicken Run Results Thursday 21st July There were 20 players up for a game of Stroke. Chris Roberts was the winner with 51/32.5 . R/U was Barry Cryer 50/37.5 C Grade winner was Pam Pedder with 25 pts. 9 hole winner was Irene Keogh 14 pts on a c/b from 5 people. 18 hole balls went to Irene 27 pts , Annette 27 pts and
Anne Burns 25 pts on a c/b from Pam 9 hole balls went to Irene 14 pts , Anne 14 pts and Jill Rankin 14 pts on a c/b from 3 people. N/P on the 3rd was Annette. Chicken Run Results Thursday 28th July Over 20 players played a game of Stableford on the front 9. Hugh Lawrence was the winner with 16 pts. Chris Roberts was R/U with 15 pts on a c/b. N/P on the 3rd was Shaun Bryant.
Nagambie Cricket Club After two covid compromised seasons the club is looking forward to a full schedule of matches in both the senior and junior grades. This year the club is entering teams in the A,B and E Grade senior grades. There will be an emphasis on junior recruiting and development this season and it is hoped to enter teams in all junior sections. The Annual General Meeting is on Tuesday August 9 at 7.00 pm at the Nagambie Recreation Reserve. As there are many roles to fill, all current and prospective players and parents of juniors are invited to attend. For further information contact President Steve Brook 0418505784 or Secretary Michael Nolan 0459768283.
Under 18s Football Nagambie Lakers Heading to Shortstick (Longwood) the boys were ready to go after their week off. On the small ground the tackle count was high, the boys moved the ball with efficiency and played as a solid, united team
group. The lakers boys presented all game with many goal kickers resulting in an overall 22 goals kicked for the game and shutting down any efforts from the Longwood team. Brodie had his game of the season kicking 4 goals and had hands up at each contest, a well deserved best on for the game. Charlie’s speed across the ground and Will’s team efforts at full back keeping Longy at 1 goal 1 for the game gave them a spot in the best also. Big thanks to our sponsors and great game Lakers. Final score Longwood 1.1.7 Nagambie 22.12.144
Lakers U18’s Heading over to Tally was a cold early start. With a few out it was seeming to be a long game ahead, playing with 14 a side the boys took it in their stride and ran from the first bounce, getting the centre clearances and pushing forward time after time. The backline held strong keeping Undera scoreless, removing the ball from the back line just as fast as it came in. With 13 players scoring for the day, it was a fantastic effort all round, special mentions to B. Ezard and T. Mason finishing the day with 8 goals each, massive effort, and great team work. Awards this week went to Blake, Harry and Tommy. We would like to welcome our new trainer Courtney who will be with us now to the end of the season. Thank you to our Sponsors, Nagambie Outdoors, Lancral Pastural Company, The Lloyd Family Final score Nagambie: 39.18.252 Undera: 0.0.0
ST MARY’S COLLEGE 2022 College Theme
‘Act with courage, be strong in your faith’
Now offering Year 11 in 2024 and Year 12 in 2025
OPEN DAY
Monday 22 August 2022
Tours available at 10am, 2:30pm and 5:30pm
To book a tour please visit our website: www.smseymour.catholic.edu.au/ enrolment-information
ENROLMENTS FOR 2023 ARE WELCOME
90 High Street Seymour PO Box 269, Seymour Victoria 3661
Tel: (03) 5792 2611 Office Hours: 8:15am-4:30pm Email: enrolments@smseymour.catholic.edu.au Web: www.smseymour.catholic.edu.au facebook.com/stmarysseymour
h er. rus flow r l in flowe k eB tifu rra ottl eri] n au ing k e b B f ca l s b loo Wa sie i r n e itse sh o sh bru ush Bru Riv tem s e i e l v l l i t eb t t c o Th [Ca . r B stin m ive h di pink fro e R wit ale est y p Th arv r fro h . a low nd a e t wil igh ect ple m h n o a ake et pe e cre ers t g e o m on n t sw uru he 3m es ould p t g v w n a g t r e n g l i au a joy the stin h p eT Th t, en ing rve eac of le a h f n h % o 0 pla rus h, % 0 it, 1 d c rus 1 B f an fru ttle m o of Bo mu 0% i x ,1 ma to16 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 03 AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 505
and
10 SEPTEMBER 2022
LIVE MUSIC
FOOD TRUCKS
TAUNGURUNG WORKSHOPS SNAKE MAN . MARKETS
WETLANDS BOAT TOURS PICNIC . WINE TASTINGS
TAHBILK ESTATE, NAGAMBIE 10AM-4PM - FREE ENTRY
This community festival is possible thanks to funding from the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund.
Scan for the Festival program and to book free workshop sessions tahbilk.com.au