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A community at one for a family who could do with a helping hand. After weeks of preparation the community of Nagambie came together as one for a family in need at the Kidd Family Fundraiser Trivia Night raising funds for the Kidd family who are going through an incredibly difficult time. “The call went out to the community to come along to a trivia night to raise funds for the Kidd family as dad Steve battles critical illness in hospital. We’re happy to report the call got answered in a massive way with over $30,000 raised to help the family in their time of desperate need,” said Danielle Edwards member of the organising team. Auction items, drinks and prizes were generously
donated by businesses and individuals in support of the Kidd family. The evening was hailed an absolute success with an incredible turn out at the Nagambie Mechanics Institute for the Kidd Family! “Mark Boyer also did what he does best and ran through our auction list bringing in some fabulous dollars for some equally amazing donations,” said event organiser Alison Bale. “Everything was donated and the entire 100 percent of the takings went straight to the Kidd Family which was unbelievable. They say it takes a village and we certainly have one of the best,” added Alison. In what has been termed as an epic night, quiz masters Anna and Phil Close kept the crowd engaged as the 180 strong gathering competed for the title of trivia royalty. It has been said that there are serious singers among us and the competitive streak is still alive and well in downtown Nagambie.
“We would just like to say a huge thank you to all those who pulled together friends and family and helped us rally around one,” said Danielle. After a well fort competition the Cubbin family were crowned the winners after performing well across all categories. Congratulations to the organises for creating a wonderful evening and raising much needed funds for the Kidd family as they continue along this difficult journey. “No one wants to be that person, but how heartwarming to know that if any one of us were dealt a bad hand in life that this beautiful community that we live in would gather around and help make life a little bit brighter. We can't thank you all enough and we hope that all that came had a great night,” said Alison. “We have both been brought to tears by the generosity of everyone. Once again we say THANK YOU,” ended Danielle and Alison. Continued on page 3.
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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
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,
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Steph Ryan Media Release Step into the shoes of an MP for a day and win for your school Member for Euroa and Nationals’ deputy leader Steph Ryan is encouraging local students who are passionate about their local community to enter the 2022 Parliament Prize competition. Entries are now open for the Parliament Prize competition for Victorian students in three categories: Year 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Students are invited to submit a video of themselves presenting a Member’s Statement they would make to Parliament if they were a Member of Parliament. A Member’s Statement is an opportunity for MPs to make a brief statement in Parliament of no more than 90 seconds on matters they wish to bring to the attention of Parliament that are of interest or concern to them and the people of their electorate.
Steven’s Journey The Community Voice caught up with Monique Kidd as she juggles the challenges of everyday life with her husband’s medical diagnosis. Steven Kidd was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late March and had surgery to remove a tumour in his large bowel on the 26th April. “He suffered life threatening sepsis and then developed a flesh eating infection which resulted in a very large portion of his abdomen being removed to save his life,” said Monique.
abdomen which remains open. Steven’s recovery will be long and will require an extensive hospital stay predominantly in Melbourne. It is unknown at this stage when Steven will be able to return to work. “Unfortunately life continues on and bills still need to be paid on top of the extra expenses now required. Steven has made some huge steps forward but he has a long journey ahead to full recovery.
Steven was placed in an induced coma, he had a tracheostomy tube put in to stabilise his breathing, and was transferred to the Alfred Hospital.
“He is now awake and is able to talk through his tracheostomy, and thankfully he is out of ICU. He is a long way from being out of the woods and we take each day as it comes as the necrosis ate approximately 50% of his stomach wall (skin and muscle) and that wound is still open.
“Steven had more than 15 operations in the space of 3 weeks, and spent time in the hyperbaric chamber.
With the infection still present, Steven remains on numerous antibiotics and has required transfusions due to his haemoglobin being low.
The air pressure inside a hyperbaric chamber is raised to a level that is higher than normal air pressure. The increased air pressure in the chamber helps the lungs collect more oxygen.
“Once they get all that sorted which may take months they will start with skin grafts and so forth and after all that, at the end of the day he still has cancer!
Steven has improved enough to be breathing on his own (still through the tracheostomy) and has recently been moved out of ICU into a ward.
Since this journey in Monique’s life started and especially since Steven was transferred to the Alfred Hospital she feels like she has been living a double life.
“He is still fighting ongoing infections and will need time to stabilise further and heal enough to be able to endure further surgeries to repair his
“Monday to Friday I spend in Melbourne to be
A big thanks to all those who donated or lended a helping hand. Major Sponsors McPhersons Winery Tahbilk Winery Go Nagambie Nagambie Lakes Community House IGA Nagambie Liquorland Seymour
Donations Patricia Heaslip Nagambie Signs Go adventure Nagambie The Railway Hotel Murchison The Jetty Drayton & Muller and Cubbin families Mitchelton Beer Auto Group Eighteen Sixty North East Antennas Rejuvenate Toland Merino Harvest Moon Peters Car Care Northern Republic Goulburn Physiotherapy Love By Lou The Corner Nook Nagambie Football & Netball club Botanic House Easy Move Conveyancing Rebecca Baker Pharmacy Drayton Family Sandersons Machinery Blooming Natives Kristy Morris Body Fit Seymour Jayde Rodger Merryl and Pat McNamara Nagambie Newsagency The Cheap Shop Jodi Smith Jack and Mel Smyth Fiona Ashcroft
close to Steven at a motel around the corner from the hospital, then on weekends I’m home to the kids in Nagambie. I'm so proud of the kids and how they have managed these changes and not having their mum home all the time. Luckily my 18 yr old has stepped up and is doing an amazing job. All my kids have shown resilience and amazing strength throughout this horrible ordeal. The fundraiser was the brainchild of Alison Bales and Danielle Palmer, and together with their team of hardworking friends they created an amazing event. “I was soooo overwhelmed when my friends said they were organising the fundraiser and it took alot to come to terms with being on the other side. I am so completely emotionally blown away by everyone's love, strength, support and generosity that I'm all but lost for words, although words don't seem to do it justice. “We are so honoured to be a part of this amazing community and are truly the luckiest to have the amazing friends we do. I'd like to thank everyone involved from organising to donating goods and services, to the behind the scenes people and to the community that attended. I personally have never felt so much love, strength and support in all my life. “I am truly humbled and from Steven, the kids and myself we sincerely thank you all from the bottoms of our hearts. You have enabled us to keep doing what we're doing and keep on keeping on. Much love the Kidd’s,” ended Monique.
Dee Wright Michael Bourke Gordon Purchase Brian Hutcheson Nagambie Senior Citizens Meraki Hair and Beauty Seymour McDonalds Seymour Ultimate Fasteners Rob French So many more who donated time,love and $. We thank them all and apologise if we have missed anyone
The Team Anna and Phil Close - kindly hosted and were MCs Alison Bale Danielle Palmer Kerryn Harrison To all the people who volunteered to help on the night with the bar, games and raffle tickets. If anyone would like to donate to the Kidd Family Fundraiser please donate to: Monique Kidd | Bsb 083 798 | Acc 853 106 739
“This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get a taste of what it’s like to take the concerns of their community to State Parliament,” Ms Ryan said. “I regularly speak to students from our local schools so I know there are a lot of students who would perform brilliantly at such a task.” Students wishing to enter the competition can submit a video recording of themselves speaking for up to 90 seconds. Judges will look for entries that demonstrate a clearly articulated message, interesting insights, ideas and/or perspectives and a clear understanding of why this issue or idea matters. Previous video topics included reducing the voting age, the need to teach Auslan at school, more rubbish bins, creating community gardens and caring for adults with disabilities. Students can win $500 for themselves, as well as $1000 for their school which will ideally be used to promote civics and citizenship and lawrelated education within school curriculum. For more information on the competition, including terms and conditions visit https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/education/ the-parliament-prize. Entries close at 5pm on Friday, 17 June 2022.
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Nagambie CFA Open Day Nagambie CFA brigade members and community celebrate with an open day, presentation of the National Emergency Medal to 9 members and the induction of 6 life members. On this occasion it was terrific to see the brigade bustling with activity with members catching up with old mates and reliving adventures of the past. District 22 Commander Peter Bell and CFA Chief information officer (CIO) Brendan O’Kane were on hand to assist with the proceedings and congratulate the members on their outstanding achievements. Nagambie CFA Group officer Campbell Hickey read the preamble to National Emergency Medal, ‘Victorian Fires 2009’ ‘The National Emergency Medal was instituted
by letters patent by Her Majesty The Queen in October 2011. It is an operational service medal which recognises significant or sustained service to others in a nationally significant emergency. The purpose of the National Emergency Medal is to honour those who rendered sustained service during specified dates in specified places in response to nationally significant emergencies within Australia, or to other persons who rendered significant service in response to such emergencies. The Victorian Bushfires of 2009 have been declared a nationally significant emergency. The decoration consists of a circular bronze medal with a stylized representation of Australia’s national floral emblem, the wattle, in the centre. The ring around the central image is of flowering wattle, representing the accomplishments and sacrifices made by Australians in the service of others in times of crisis. The back of the medal repeats the ring of flowering wattle, and details the award and recipient. The National Emergency Medal ribbon colours match the colours of the Humanitarian Overseas
Service Medal Ribbon. The colours of the ribbon are gold and eucalyptus green. Gold symbolises the sun, optimism and hope. Eucalyptus green complements the symbolism of the medal design. The seven gold coloured bands represent Australia’s six states with the seventh representing the territories.’ The following members of the Nagambie Fire Brigade were awarded the National Emergency Medal for their role during the Black Saturday fires in Victoria in 2009. •
Dean Young - Bailieston CFA absent (collected by Captain Travis Jennings on Dean’s behalf)
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Gordon Richards - Bailieston CFA
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Ian Dawe Wirrate CFA
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Dean Shepherd - Captain Wirrate 2009, current member at Nagambie CFA. Collected by Captain Allen Treble
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Kim Purchase - Nagambie CFA - Past Captain
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Gordon Purchase - Nagambie CFA
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Geoff Page - Nagambie CFA
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Allen Treble - Captain Nagambie Brigade
The following CFA members were inducted into life membership of the Nagambie CFA for their long service, their sacrifice and commitment to the Nagambie Fire Brigade with Captain Allen Treble paying tribute to each. Life member recipients: •
Russell Hurren
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Vincent Palmer
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Wally Cubbin
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Late Bruce Forbes
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Wayne Perry
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Neil Perry
The Community Voice along with the greater community would like to congratulate all members that were honored on this day and thank them and their families for their sacrifice.
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Share your thoughts on Council’s role on January 26 Council is seeking the community’s advice on a review of traditional Australia Day celebrations. Our aim is to be more respectful and to begin to recognise the significance of the day to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Council has partnered with community groups to deliver celebrations on January 26 for many years. However, January 26 is a difficult day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. At Strathbogie Shire Council’s May Council Meeting, Council resolved to undertake community consultation on two different options relating to Council’s role on January 26. To learn more about the options and share your thoughts go to www.share.strathbogie.
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Children’s play equipment a priority at Whroovale Estate A huge thank you to the 112 people who responded to our survey to help inform the plans for an open space area in Whroovale Estate. We heard loud and clear the top priority was children’s play equipment, green space and there was some support for fitness equipment. The next step will be installing an irrigation system and we are now calling for tenders for a company to design and construct the play structures.
Nature strip plantings in Nagambie and Euroa Just a quick note to let residents in Nagambie and Euroa you may have seen our team planting new trees in the nature strip. We’ve just put in about 50 new trees to fill in the spots they’re needed.
We’re running a six-month trial for residents to receive a one-off payment of up to 50 per cent (maximum of $150) for cloth & swim nappies, reusable nappy liners, reusable wipes, wet bags and reusable nursing pads. The trial began on 1 May, 2022. Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to fill out an eligibility form or contact Council to find out more.
Expression of interest We’re seeking expressions of interest from community members for vintage theatre chairs. The seats are in banks of six and must be collected from the Euroa Community Cinema. EOI closes on Friday, June 17. To express your interest please email
procurement.strathbogie@eprocure. com.au
Tender opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: •
Design and construct of Whroovale Estate Open Space (contract number 21/22-53). Tenders will be received until 4pm on June 30, 2022.
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Euroa Friendlies Cricket Clubroom all abilities toilet block (contract number 21/22-52). Tenders will be received until 4pm on June 23, 2022.
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Request for quotation for supply and delivery of a used Hydraulic Excavator of 5 T minimum operating mass (contract number 21/22-48). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Thursday, June 9, 2022.
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Provision of Electronic Tender Management and Contract Management System (contract number 21/22-50). Tenders will be received until 4pm on June 9, 2022.
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Re-roofing of Council Civic Centre in Binney St, Euroa (contract number 2021/22-47). Tenders will be received until 4pm on June 23, 2022.
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Rehabilitation of the Violet Town Landfill Construction verification auditor (contract number 21/22-49). Tenders will be received until 4pm on June 9, 2022.
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Rehabilitation of the Violet Town Landfill – Geotechnical Inspection and Testing Authority (contract number 21/22-24). Tenders will be received until 4pm on June 9, 2022.
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Rehabilitation of the Violet Town Landfill – Construction works (contract number 21/22-23). Tenders will be received until 4pm on June 9, 2022.
More outdoor works updates While we’re talking about update works, our team will also be carrying out tree trimming around electric lines in Avenel and Euroa from about June 15. Works should be completed by the end of June, weather pending.
2022-23 Community Grants Program Don’t forget applications for this year’s Community Grant’s Program will open from June 1, 2022 and close on June 30, 2022. To help potential applicants prepare, we are holding a face-to-face workshop on Wednesday 25 May, from 5.30 to 6.30pm at our office in Binney St, Euroa. For more information on how to apply visit our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Council Cloth Nappy Rebate Program
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.
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THE COMMUNITY VOICE WILL SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON A BUSINESS EACH FORTNIGHT, SMALL OR LARGE, EXPLORING THEIR BACKGROUND AND FINDING OUT WHAT MAKES THEM STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD. IF YOU’RE DOING SOMETHING CREATIVE OR OFFERING A NEW SERVICE TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS AFLOAT, REACH OUT AND LET US KNOW, THE COMMUNITY VOICE IS HERE AND EAGER FOR SOME FRESH STORIES.
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SPOTLIGHT The Nagambie Icecream Shop is Coming! Tara Henry stands outside the commercial space on High Street Nagambie that was once home to the State Bank of Victoria and more recently Bumble Bees Market Place with plans to turn the space into an ice cream shop. Not just any ice cream shop, it’s going to be a space like no other. Regardless of age, gender, nationality, or culture, everyone loves ice cream. These cold and creamy treats can be gelatos, sorbets, or granitas. Ice cream certainly has a sweet spot in any community and if Tara’s vision is any recommendation we will be lining up to sample the offering. The Community Voice caught up with mother of three, Tara to see what she had planned for the tired building that is soon to be home to The Nagambie Icecream Shop. Originally from Albury, Tara has lived in many vibrant communities across Australia. Tara attended 16 different schools while traveling with her family including Tumbarumba, Cooryong, Jindera, and the School of the Air for 2 years and spending all her high school years in Esperance. “I traveled Australia with my family when I was 10 until we stopped in Esperance in WA where my parents owned 2 cafes, one which I ran after leaving school. I then went overseas for 2 years traveling 16 different countries. “One of my favourite places was Italy and tasting all their wonderful gelato and Campari of course! After having my first son Dante in London, I headed back to the Mornington Peninsula and worked in a Gelato shop in Sorrento, funnily enough. After two more babies and working in aged care for a few years, I went back to my love of coffee and ice cream 7 years ago in Benalla. Now settled in Rushworth with my family, Nagambie is closer for me to travel to for my new business.
Tara had 2 businesses in Benalla but moved back to the Rushworth farm at the start of covid to live close to the grandparents. “We sold our businesses in Benalla in March this year, which were a Coffee van and an ice cream and lollie shop,” said Tara. Tara has managed Cafes since she was 16, traveled overseas, worked in aged care and owned her own coffee vans and ice cream shops. Tara also operates airbnb properties in her spare time so we asked her what has enticed her to Nagambie? “I run 10 airbnb properties for fun. We love to go on adventures in the local community with the kids on Sundays. We also love seeing all the local music and watching our kids in local sports “I have followed Go Nagambie on Facebook for a while now as I love marketing and love spending my spare time in Nagambie going out for meals and drinks. Keeping an eye on how much Nagambie is going to grow in the next few years, I feel that an ice cream shop will benefit the town and visitors to the region. There is currently no dedicated Ice Cream shop in Nagambie and I love creating new businesses in quirky buildings. Nagambie is trending and booming.
little kids grinning with such delight and excitement every time they come into the shop, it always makes you smile. Covid challenges have popped up since the start of the pandemic but the ice cream shop has gone against the norm with exceptional sales in the Benalla store. “We started in the Winter during covid but our community was so supportive we sold out of ice cream twice the first weekend we were open! Tara has a liking for local cuisine and has a few favourites she likes to visit. “I definitely love 1860 in Nagambie, also the Brewery with some gin lol....our local Rushworth pub is always a must too. Favourite ice cream? “My mum is from New Zealand, so I have grown up on Hokey Pokey. Tara has 2 dogs, a poodle that is a rescue dog - blind and deaf and Buddy, an energetic bitzer! Tara likes going on holidays adventuring this great country, with her kids in her old van called Daisy. “I am super excited to create a new business in Nagambie and bring a new aspect to the town's up and coming streetscape,” ended Tara.
Tara has owned an ice cream shop in Benalla but the Nagambie Ice Cream Shop will add a sprinkle of temptation on anyone that walks or drives by.
The Nagambie Ice cream shop will be on the hunt for staff so if sampling the latest ice creams is of interest to you, you may want to contact Tara for further information.
“The Nagambie Ice Cream and lollie shop will have a twist of old fashioned nostalgia. Hotdogs and milkshakes are also on the cards. We are going to turn this empty brown building into something colorful and a destination for young and old.
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The ice cream enthusiast can expect 36 flavours of old school Peters ice cream, gelato, sorbets, soft serve, milkshakes, thickshakes, hotdogs and lots of lollies including a lolly bar. Ice cream cakes will also be on offer.
Email Tara at the nagambieicecreamshop@gmail.com
“ The best part of owning an ice cream business is all the
The ice creamery is expected to open in August.
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Supporting the future of our regions The Andrews Labor Government is investing in a suite of new projects across regional and rural Victoria to deliver the infrastructure that locals and visitors need. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced $900,000 for the Nagambie Industrial Precinct Expansion, which is part of the Labor Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund – Round 2. Nagambie Industrial Precinct Expansion – Improving Transport Access and Linkages will support the private investment expansion of the Nagambie Industrial Precinct, and subsequent significant employment creation, through strategic public investment in enabling transport infrastructure, to improve the access, usability, safety and efficiency of the precinct.
Promoting local artists of all ages Your chance to see some of the region’s best artists is at the hArt of Mitchell exhibition. Mitchell Shire Council presents an art exhibition to showcase and celebrate the work of youth and adult artists who live, work or are connected to Mitchell. This is a fully accessible exhibition providing a space for local artists to exhibit and promote their work. hArt of Mitchell will be exhibited over 3 weeks in the Mitchell Shire Council Chambers Gallery, Broadford. During the exhibition there will be an interactive workshop with artist Lisa Dallest. Come along and try your hand at collagraph printing on Saturday 18 June from 2pm to 4pm. Register by 9am 14 June.
Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm said, “There is a lot of artistic talent in Mitchell Shire and Council is very pleased to be showcasing it.” “We’re excited to be encouraging local artists and providing them a place locally to display their work. There will also be an artist talk and demonstration with Marina Villani, who will explain and demonstrate the process of kiln-forming and slumping on Sunday 26 June from 2pm to 3.30pm. Register by 9am 21 June. “It is great to see this space activated once again. I hope to see more exhibitions taking place into the future and would encourage community groups to present ideas regarding the better utilisation of this area. It has huge potential as a community asset,” said Mayor Chisholm.
of professional development, provocative conversations and networking presented by creative consultant Debby Maziarz. It’s on Thursday 16 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Register by 9am, Thursday 9 June. The exhibition runs from Thursday 9 June to Sunday 26 June at the Mitchell Shire Council Chambers Gallery, 113 High Street, Broadford. It’s open Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 4.30pm. To register for the interactive workshop, the artist talk or the networking event, visit mitchellshirecouncil.eventbrite.com.au or call 03 5734 6200. communications@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
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Ballarat turns it on at 2022 Australian Masters Rowing Championships Well it took a day and a half of racing, but the Weather-Gods began to shine on Ballarat’s Lake Wendoree, for the running of the 2022 Australian Masters Rowing Championships. Excellent conditions and racing, greeted the athletes and spectators, over the four days, from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd May, inclusively. Nearly 800 rowers competed in 355 events, to make for an hectic and exciting few days of competition. Nagambie was well represented across the regatta, with some mixed results. We did ‘greet the Judge’ on a number of occasions though and bought home some ‘booty’ in the form of medals. Unfortunately our Club Captain, Suzan Andrews was out of action, due to recovering from a medical issue, but she did attend on a couple of days to encourage club members and keep in touch with the rowing world. It’s not all grunt and sweat as you can see below, with Sue and triple Olympian, triple World Champion, Jane Robinson, enjoying the sunshine and a rather early picnic, lakeside. The sun is over the yardarm, somewhere in the world! Representing Nagambie RC were, in no particular order: Wendy Cotter, Heather Bradbury, Deb Dudley, Katelyn Johnson, Andy Horsburgh, John Strapps, Leigh McIntyre and Dave Andrews.
When not racing, Nagambie members also volunteered their services to the organisers, to help with the running of the regatta. Heather Bradbury showed her hidden talents, by filming the races for the ‘live’ streaming of the event, which was displayed in the hospitality tent and on-line, for those off-course. Like any gathering of like-minded people, it is a great opportunity to re-aquaint with old friends and foes, and catch-up on all the news. You are sick of hearing it, but it is nice to get somewhere back to normal, after a couple of tough years. Masters sports are interesting, in that you ideally race in your age group, a five year bracket. Your age doesn’t matter per sae, but being early in your bracket puts a bit of youth on your side. For example, if you are 50 years old in the current year, you can row as a D-grader, 50 to 54 years, against athletes who may be older in that category. While that gives you and age advantage, it unfortunately doesn’t give you a skill advantage, and you can find yourself against quality athletes. To birthday later in the year is the dream, as you are in the higher age category, but effectively under-age. December babies are laughing. Now I’m a 100% Nagambie, however Ballarat put
its best foot forward, while we were there, and the iced windscreens soon thawed and brilliant sunshine was the order of the day. If you know your Olympic history, you would know that the 1956 Olympic rowing was conducted on the Lake. An impressive momento of those Olympics features at the end of the 2k course, where the Olympic Rings and cauldron are. Reading the base of the ‘ring’ tower, I saw a familiar name on the athletes plaque. Some of you will know or know of, Mr Neville Howell OAM, who has called Nagambie his home for nearly 10 years. He in fact, as stroke of the Australian eight, rowed into third place and a bronze medal at the games. There are plenty of other impressive accolades I could place on Neville, however it was great to see his name and be enjoying, some 66 years later, the same venue he also enjoyed back in 1956. Now the Masters rowing season is officially over (thank goodness I hear some say!) but wait, it will soon fire-up again in September/October, with the start of the season in Melbourne. Stay safe, cheers. Contributed by Dave Andrews
The project will redevelop a key road, Habel Road, for heavy vehicle use thereby linking the Nagambie Industrial Precinct with the regional Freeway network and intra- and inter-state markets. Identified as a high priority project in supporting the opportunities identified in the Nagambie Growth Management Plan, the project is integral in assisting the ongoing industrial, employment and residential growth and development of Nagambie. The new round follows a competitive process where local regional and rural councils and other eligible groups applied for grants. Other successful projects were announced last year under the 2020/21 Stimulus Round.The Regional Infrastructure Fund is part of the Victorian Government’s flagship $156 million Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, designed to help businesses create more jobs in regional Victoria and support community projects. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “The new batch of projects in the Regional Infrastructure Fund – Round 2 will continue to deliver promising outcomes for regional and rural Victorian communities by accelerating jobs and business growth.” “Investments like Nagambie Industrial Precinct Expansion demonstrates how we are supporting the projects that matter while driving a much-needed economic boost across the state.” The Fund is key to the Government’s almost $30 billion investment across regional and rural Victoria since 2015. Information and guidelines for the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund can be found at rdv.vic.gov.au/rjif
Council celebrating NAIDOC Week with film screening The community is invited to attend Strathbogie Shire Council’s NAIDOC Week event – a film screening at the Euroa Community Cinema. The cinema will screen Indigenous documentary ‘Ablaze (PG)’ by Tiriki Onus and Alec Morgan on July 2 at 7.30pm & July 3 at 4pm. NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration of Indigenous history, culture and achievements with events held around Australia during the week from July 2-10. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said Strathbogie Shire Council was proud to have strong links with First Nations people through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council. “Last year we celebrated NAIDOC Week with a very special flag raising ceremony after we were gifted the Taunugurng Sovereign Flag but the Taungurung People,” Cr Binks said. "We are proud of our MoU which has been a valuable document to strengthen our relationship with the Taungurung people.” Cr Binks encouraged the community to attend one of the free screenings of Ablaze. “The film depicts the true story of the first Aboriginal filmmaker William Bill Onus,” she said. “It tells the story of the Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri man from Victoria - a truly heroic cultural and political figure who revived his people’s culture in the 1940’s and ignited a civil rights movement that would, against enormous odds, change the course of history.” Through rare archival footage, state-of-the-art animation, vividly created digital motion graphics and eye-witness accounts, Ablaze is the compelling tale of how Bill and supporters brilliantly orchestrated their campaign for equality through entertainment.
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The count down is on for Go Skate Nagambie Ice Skating is operating 11 – 7pm on Saturday June 11th and 11 – 4pm on Sunday June 12th in Nagambie. More than 1000 slots have been booked across the Nagambie and Euroa events. The rink is synthetic, but will give the skating experience with an evaporative snow machine that will produce a falling snow illusion over the rink. The set up comes with skates and penguin trolleys for the younger children and participation is free of charge. All you need to do is book a slot and you're ready to go skate. WINTER WONDERLAND ICE SKATING NAGAMBIE June 11th, 11am – 7pm June 12th, 11am - 4pm https://www.trybooking.com/BZQKJ Two 6m x 15m marquees will be erected on Jacobson’s Outlook - one over the boots platform and the other which will be styled by Heartwood hire which will include a fireplace backdrop, ornate couches, Persian rugs, ornamental trees and lots of festoon lights.
Forbes reunion enjoyed at Nagambie in May Family reunions are very special. They reunite family members who may not have seen each other for quite some time and give the reunion folk the chance to renew their family ties.
(Trevor Forbes had taken them through both times but she couldn’t recall his name.)
During the Melbourne lockdowns Heather Forbes-McKeon did a lot of research on her family tree. (She lives on the Mornington Peninsula which was included in the Melbourne lockdowns)
Heather said “We’d never met before but Neville looked a lot like my father! I asked if I could bring my two sons one day and whether Neville would be willing to show them the collection and it went from there.
Much of her research was about her ancestors, the Forbes’ of Nagambie. Her father, Vincent Arthur Forbes, came here for his holidays as a young boy with his father Vincent. Heather’s father was obsessed with Nagambie prior to his passing when he was dying as was his uncle Kevin Forbes apparently. Heather’s Forbes’ great, great, grandparents were James (Jas) and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Forbes who lived in Prentice Street Nagambie in the early 1900’s. James, who was a blacksmith, established a foundry, Forbes Harvester Works, manufacturing his own farm machinery equipment, next door to their home at the station end of the street in 1905. The building no longer standing, was built by his brother Archibald. The foundry built; headers, caff-cutters, horse tube trussed swings, driven tine harrows, one way disc cultivators, pasture renovating combines, mouldboard plough shares, and a horse drawn cart that could be converted into a trailer quickly. The house which still stands has a leadlight window over the front door which displays the word ‘SEBROF’, which is Forbes, spelt backwards, and was built by Mint Haines. The foundry employed some twenty people including family and townsfolk for many years. James patented his harvester, and designs, and before long the name Forbes became synonymous with Nagambie. Since then, there have been another three family businesses established in Nagambie.
She met David Forbes the mechanic for the first time that day. He gave her Neville Forbes number whom she called, and Neville invited them over. and they started talking about the Forbes history. Heather learnt that Jas and Lizzie Forbes were both Neville and David’s great grandparents
Neville offered to show them the museum as well; then we started inviting other Forbes’ I’d never met. So it all just fell into place! That’s how it ended up a Forbes reunion on the 21-22 May. So thanks to Heather and Neville over 20 of the Forbes clan enjoyed a Reunion weekend in and around Nagambie. They kicked it off with dinner at the Rowing Club bistro on Saturday night. On the Sunday morning, Neville Forbes brought along the old 1916 T Model Ford that he has had for five years; that the late Bruce Forbes bought in 1955. Neville also brought along the Forbes family shield he had made a few years ago by a Heraldry group at the start of their Sunday tour. The Forbes family reunion folk went to the Nagambie and District Historical Society and viewed the collection of machinery and memorabilia donated by the late Bruce Forbes; then went onto see David Forbes’s Ford collection, Bruce Forbes display of machinery and his large collection of memorabilia, his father’s and his military records and photos in his old shed. The family then enjoyed lunch out at Tahbilk wines and were happy with meeting up with their relatives again after so many years.
An Ode to the Ancient Clan Forbes By Heather McKeon 20 May 2022 ‘Grace Me Guide’ I am a Forbes - a highlander
Whilst slaying the beast, in his despair he yelled: “I do this FOR-BESS!” From old Gaelic ‘Forbar’ district In Ireland does my line descend The Irish band of feisty Celts To the pure azure of Scot-land. Forbes tartan is of deepest green Depicting the Emerald Isle. Where I overawed the Gaelic Picts In the lands for an erstwhile. I defended Urquhart Castle. I served under Robert the Bruce. I stood in Scotland Parliament As Lord Forbes in 1422. As a knight I defended Charles the then seventh French dauphin Wed the granddaughter of a king A prosperous time for the Forbes clan. Charles the second did bestow The title Lord Pits-li-go. The Battle of Culloden was fought on my estate. Beheaded for treason, Acquitted - alas too late! Through the 16th century against the clan Gordon’s we did fight. A split in clans as Catholics and Protestants did this ignite. The Forbes’s preference changed during the Protestant Reformation. The Gordon’s remained Catholics to uphold the delineation. Scottish Clans sided with Clan Gordon or Clan Forbes. Brutal massacres escalating their tribal wars. It took two acts of parliament for the foes to down their arms.
On 30 April, 2021 Heather and husband Simon visited Nagambie as they were staying in Bendigo.
I stand tall in Aberdeenshire Related to a bear slayer,
(We’re really a friendly clan - you can’t resist our charms!)
Heather walked into the garage and asked if there was a Forbes she could speak to - having seen Bruce’s collection a couple of times once in 2014 with her dad and again in late 2015 after he’d passed.
A man whose name was ‘Och-on-char.’
Oh, Grant me peace with all my foes
A woman named Bess was killed by a bear. Her husband avenged her death.
And Guide me through life’s ebbs and flows Oh kindly Grace me guide me home ‘til my soul lays down to rest alone.
Virtual Reality – flight motion in the Swiss Alps. You can check it out here: Flight Motion – Swiss Alps The set up comes with a specially designed flying platform, 43” display screen, mirroring what the participant is seeing. The flight takes you over the Alps, with the competition to see how many hoops you can fly through. There will be a branded leader board – to run over the two days, with the winner getting Euroa Cinema Tickets and a pass to GoAdventure Nagambie or Avenel Maze. In the marquee there will also be a mirror photo booth. The mirror is a touch screen that gives the ability to customise the photos with colourful animations. The photos can be sent to your phone and are shareable. The Shire Youth crew will be on site with the DJ trailer with the youth providing live and dj sets throughout the days In Nagambie – Mitchelton Wines will be bringing the Airstream cellar door to the Outlook. Olivers Lane will be serving marshmallow hot chocolates and pumpkin soup as well as coffee. The Nagambie Men’s Shed will offer a BBQ on Saturday to tempt the skater. If any businesses are looking to jump onboard and offer take away options during the day or special dinners/live music etc at night please let us know.
Nagambie Museum – From our collection We have been busy at the museum lately with changes to displays and additions to the collections. We were very happy to be able to send one of our early hose-reel carts to the Nagambie Fire Brigade, on permanent loan, for display in their new station. The space left was very quickly filled by a handsome horse-drawn grader, once belonging to the Shire of Goulburn, we were told. The Deane family are to thank for the care taken to ensure this lovely piece was still intact and donated to our museum. It has some puzzles still to be solved. A brass nameplate states that it is a Brit Stand Road Grader, made by the British Standard Machinery Company of Sydney and Melbourne. The British Standards Institution originated in London in 1901, the world’s first national standards body. One of its first standards was related to steel sections for tramways. BSI is still in existence and their history notes tell us that during the 1920s standardization spread to Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. The British Standard Machinery Company appears in records around 1923 in New South Wales. Our grader probably originates from the 1920s or 30s. The company disappears from records in the late 1950s. One of the puzzles is that the grader has Furphy cast iron wheels, with the comforting alert to ‘Keep the bolts tight’. We will continue to browse Shire of Goulburn records for further information.
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AVENEL WINTER CONCERT 2022
WEDNESDAY, 22 JUNE 2022 AVENEL MEMORIAL HALL Door Opens 6PM Performance Starts 6.30PM Tickets: $35 Adults $30 Seniors & Concession $10 Under 16 years Wine, Beverages & Snacks from Fowles Wine on sale
PEACEFUL PIANO
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Peaceful Piano concert comes to Avenel Another wonderful event is happening in Avenel soon. The Peaceful Piano concert on Wednesday 22nd June features Luke Howard and Nat Bartsch who are at the forefront of the growing post-classical piano movement in Australia. Drawing from classical, electronic, film, minimalism and jazz influences, their beautiful music has had a powerful impact on people from all walks of life, connecting with audiences worldwide and being streamed online over 50 million times! Luke and Nat have collaborated many times for both live and recorded music and have toured across the world and have been nominated for ARIA Awards.
image: Brett Scapin
For this special double bill tour, Luke and Nat will each perform a set of their music, joining forces at the end for a special collaboration that blurs the lines of composition and improvisation, acoustic and electronic. Nat is also going to play a special, short concert for Avenel Primary School students before the concert in the evening. Avenel Primary School Principal, Ross Davis, says this will be a fabulous opportunity for the students. “I am a firm believer in the benefits of music for all children. The school provides a music curriculum for all of our students as well as the option to learn an instrument. We have a school choir and our 5/6 students perform a biennial musical for the school and wider community. To see musicians perform will provide these students with great inspiration,” __________________________________________ Date:
Wednesday, 22nd June 2022
According to local piano teacher and Avenel Active Inc member, Fleur Smith, Peaceful Piano will be a unique concert and one not to be missed.
Time:
6-8 pm Avenel Memorial Hall, 15 Queen Street,
“It is tailored to all music lovers – classical or otherwise – everyone will enjoy this gentle, sublime music. It will soothe the soul and help us relax and put aside thoughts of the challenges over the past couple of years.”
Where: Avenel
Cost: $35 for Adults, $30 for Seniors/ Concession, $10 for Under 16 years. Age:
Young and old – everyone!
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Nagambie Notes 1 June 2022 BY DIANE GRANT
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK:
Families are like stars. You don’t have to see them to know they are there!
PERSONALS:
Happy birthday greetings go to Nikala DicksonWilde, Michael Mensfeld, Jason Kettels, Geoff Page, Finbar Kelly, Neville Forbes, Gaye Bond, Leanne Canobie, Cassie O’Brien, Chris Tingay, Dan Donovan, Seamus Traynor, Peter Norris, Lisa Miller, Joshua Simonis, Debbie Fullarton and Prhynne Grant. 25th Anniversary wishes go to Helen and Dean Shepherd and 36th to Anne and Peter Foote.
RETIREMENT OF CEO OF TAHBILK WINES:
In February it was announced that current fourth generation CEO and chief winemaker of Tahbilk Wine, Alister Purbrick, is retiring this month after 43 years of running his family businesses, Tahbilk and the Tahbilk Group. It was said that it was time for him to pass the baton on. His successor will have big boots to fill as the Tahbilk winery has had 162 years of operation and enjoyed much success over the journey. . Congratulations Alister on heading this legendary group of Tahbilk businesses so well.
Local MU celebrates 63 years of support for marriage and family life Long serving Mother’s Union members Diane Grant 44 years, Muriel Andrea 63 years and Mary Greenshields nearing 50 years. They are members of the Parish of Central Goulburn Mother’s Union (MU) The Church of England Mother’s Union began in England 146 years ago as a support to young mothers and was started by a grandmother Mary Sumner. Mary Sumner day is observed every August in honour of the founder of this worldwide Anglican organisation devoted to supporting marriage and family life. The Mother’s Union began in Tasmania over 100 years ago and many parishes started branches across Australia and their Dioceses took it under their wing also. The Diocese of Wangaratta raised a Diocesan head branch of the Mother’s Union that encompassed branches from across the Diocese 83 years ago. The Seymour Mother’s Union (MU) branch began in 1959 with Mrs Wiedemann leading the group. Muriel Andrea, who will turn 96 on 19 June,
said her mother was a member of the Mother’s Union, and Muriel was one of the 1959 members. Now Muriel’s daughter Elaine Youngman has been a member for over a year, making it three generations of the family that belonged to the branch. Over 40 years ago a member of the local group wrote to the Ryder Cheshire Foundation about adopting a leper family in India. The branch fundraised once a year with a luncheon and guest speaker to raise funds to support this person, their family. A few years ago the National Mother’s Union (MU) requested that branches raise funds towards a bi-annual project for their Overseas and Outreach projects that would support women in the islands and countries close to and in northern Australia. Nagambie had their own MU group led by Dorothy Jory and Avenel a Caritas one. They merged when the parish became known as Central Goulburn in the early 2000’s. Male members have been welcomed for the past two decades to join this worldwide MU that has over 4 million members. Members from Avenel, Nagambie and Seymour will gather together on Thursday, 23 June to celebrate their 63 years of Mother’s Union in our district invite members of other local churches,
local group representatives, family and friends to the Morning Melodies fundraiser with entertainer Noel Pearson.
I hope that you will enjoy retirement and that you will have a fitting farewell by the company Board and the employees in the not too distant future..
MEN’S HEALTH BREAKFAST:
Friday, 17 June. Nagambie Healthcare is hosting a Men’s Health Breakfast. Open to Nagambie and district men and women are invited to attend and can book a table now for dining at the Nagambie Rowing Club. Limited seats available. Guest speakers. 7.15am-9am. Tickets $10. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event.
The group tried to host the morning last year but Covid 19 put a stop to that.
Tickets from www.trybooking.com or call 5736 2900 NHC.
This year’s fundraiser will be held in the Anglican Christ Church hall starting from 10am. $10 donation entry. Morning tea, a Raffle, lucky door prizes and a trading table will be available on the day.
MORNING MELODIES:
Mary Greenshields current President of the MU branch herself has been a MU member for nigh on 50 years and she is calling for supporters of this year’s MU event to support the cause. The MU branches are only meant to hold one fundraiser a year. This is your local branch’s one. Mary Greenshields said “The Mother’s Union is looking for new members male or female, single, married, divorced or widowed to carry on this 146 year old tradition of being faithful and spiritual members of the church, and sharing Christ’s love by encouraging, strengthening and supporting marriage and family life.” For details contact her on 0408 566 740 or Secretary Diane Grant 5794 1720 or for bookings for the Morning Melodies. By Diane Grant
Thursday, June 23. Anglican Mother’s Union fundraiser. Morning Melodies with singer Noel Pearson. Christ Church hall Seymour. 10am. Morning tea, raffle, lucky door prizes and trading table. An invitation to all church and community groups and individuals to attend. $10 donation entry. Proceeds to MU Overseas and Outreach project for Papua New Guinea. RSVP June 20 to D. Grant. 5794 1720
CHRISTMAS IN JUNE MELODIES AND FUN AFTERNOON:
Sunday, June 26. Christmas in June afternoon with entertainer Noel Pearson coming along to lead the singalong and some dancing and fun segments. I hope the local Line dancers can join us. Pat Harvey, one of our residents has made a beautiful quilt featuring lilacs for the raffle first prize which will be drawn on the day. I hope some of our residents and guests will dress up in Christmas gear for the afternoon?
ANNUAL BALL:
Saturday, July 16, Nagambie Lakers Football and Netball Club’s annual ball. Nagambie clubrooms. 7pm. Cocktail attire. Live band and food van included.
CHURCH NEWS: The Anglican
Parish of Central Goulburn held finally, their Debutante Ball last Saturday evening in Melbourne for 20 Debs and their partners and families. Thanks to all who supported it. Friday, June 3, Ecumenical Prayer Options Unified for Rain P.O.U.R Service. St. Malachy’s Catholic Church. Noon. BYO lunch.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS: It is good news that after a couple
of years of closure the St Andrew’s Nagambie Presbyterian church is to open again for services. Beginning on Sunday 19 June, 9am. A church service will be held with a guest speaker. The church hopes to conduct services on the first and third Sunday of each month after that. Details from Bill Day. 5794 2070 or 0429 933 116
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Our Youth Futures Project is GO! An exciting Youth Development Project partnership between Go Nagambie and the Rural Inspire Youth Ambassador Program will be commencing this month. The project kick-started with a comprehensive survey of Nagambie and Avenel based businesses with the aim of receiving valuable insights into future career pathways for our youth. Over the coming weeks, businesses across our region will be asked to complete an online survey with the aim of determining what are the growing career prospects available across a number of expanding business sectors. One of the key aims is to provide youth who are entering into the workforce in the coming years an understanding of the diverse and exciting career opportunities available at a regional level. The comprehensive survey will also look into expanding business sectors within our region where there are existing and forecast employment shortfalls. These sectors include Hospitality, Construction, Thoroughbred/Equine, Healthcare, Wine/Viticulture/Packaging and Mineral Resources. Key industry leaders will be interviewed and with the intention of providing valuable insights into forecasted growth into their respective businesses at a regional and industry level. The Rural Inspire Youth Ambassador Program which is an initiative of the Country Educational Partnership. Report findings will assist in creating youth awareness of local employment and career opportunities with the potential for perspective employers to become engaged in the project through mentoring and awareness initiatives. Subject to the success of the Employer survey and
the Nagambie Rural Inspire Youth Ambassador Program, there is potential to integrate both programs to further enhance youth development and strengthen career pathways at a regional level. Along with industry outlook trends, the employer survey and interviews will seek to identify: • •
the types of youth employment opportunities across a number of employment sectors across the region; the preparedness of employees to participate in mentoring programs and skill training opportunities with a view to transitioning to full or casual employment;
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general insights and trends into future vocational opportunities within the region;
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skills, training and qualifications required for a number of disciplines within each sector;
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full time and casual employment opportunities.
Go Nagambie has secured the services of a consultant specialising in regional community engagement initiatives to conduct the surveys and interviews including preparation of a report covering key findings, trends and analysis. The report is intended as a resource for local youth, businesses, Country Education Partnership, primary and secondary schools.
communities. A key element of the Rural Inspire initiative is the Rural Youth Ambassador program – a program designed to support rural and remote young people to have an impact on improving the life and education within their communities. It was recognised as best practice with the 2019 Commonwealth Governments review of Regional and Rural Education and is now operating in every state and territory of Australia. With the high success and impact of the program at a state and national level, the Rural Inspire initiative has developed the Local Rural Youth Ambassador program to work with local rural/ remote communities in lifting the aspirations of young people within them – whether that be higher education, employment, or training. A number of these local initiatives are operating across rural communities in partnership with schools, community groups and industry. The focus of the Local Rural Youth Ambassadors is to engage with young people within an identified rural community to explore their learning and after school aspirations and to encourage them to chase their dreams through the development of locally determined initiatives and programs.
Rural Inspire is a national program aimed at inspiring young people across rural and remote Australia to chase and realise their dreams – often restricted by the opportunities and information they are provided within their local rural
Focusing on engaging with young people, the partnership will explore the current aspirations of young people within the Nagambie area and what their perceptions of the employment opportunities that are available to them in their local community. It will also partner with Go Nagambie and the work they are currently undertaking in relation to the employment opportunities within the various, and growing, industries that exist within the Nagambie. Through this exciting partnership it is expected that the young people will be able to work in collaboration with the industries and organisations of Nagambie to develop ideas and initiatives that focus on catering for the growing employment requirements of the Nagambie community.
Rural Inspire has gained resources from various levels of government to further develop the Local Rural Youth Ambassadors program across a number of rural and remote communities.
The Community Voice will continue to keep our readers informed as the project unfolds.
Go Nagambie Partnership
By John Beresford – Go Nagambie
What is Rural Inspire? Phil Brown - Country Educational Partnership
been established. Rural Inspire will work in collaboration with Go Nagambie to increase the awareness of young people of the career journey opportunities that exist within their community and facilitate the establishment of partnerships between these young people and local industries to inspire young people to undertake employment within their local community.
After discussions with representatives of Go Nagambie, and their desire to look at ways in which young people within the Nagambie community could see the employment opportunities that exist within it, a partnership between Rural Inspire and Go Nagambie has
For further information, please contact Sissy Hoskin executiveofficernltc@gmail.com
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Go Nagambie hosts networking event The final of three networking events was hosted by Go Nagambie at The Nagambie Brewery and Distillery on the first day of winter with over 110 attending, with a growing wait list to match. All events were greatly appreciated by the business community and they were indeed a celebration of being able to once again network and reconnect.
tourism and the overall region.”
Lee Rowland President of Go Nagambie welcomed everyone to the social evening and spoke on how Nagambie can become a premier regional centre for liveability, investment, visitation and a major event venue. He also encouraged locals to get behind the local Community Voice paper by contributing and advertising to support the volunteer group of Go Nagambie and how to become a member of the Nagambie Lakes Tourism and Commerce Group.
Mr Beresford and Phil Brown of Country Education Partnerships then spoke on the plans for a Nagambie Youth Futures Program.
Entrepreneur Gerry Ryan, OAM spoke on the plans for expanding Mitchelton to improve its reputation as a fine wine and food venue; there are plans afoot to have a cocktail bar in the tower, a larger Café Provedore dining area; the underground Cellar is to be improved for tours, and the reopening of a bistro at the Brewery. He spoke briefly on his Lifestyle Village, the Gervale HomesFactory at the Industrial estate and new residential blocks to be developed soon. Mr Ryan said, “What all these projects needed is people. There is not enough staff here and it is holding Nagambie back. People with much needed skills who are willing to work in a rural area are needed which would benefit the towns, the businesses, education of our young ones,
Mr Ryan wants the government to encourage people and visitors to the region and for businesses to open up and open up beds. He wants Go Nagambie to be supported to put Nagambie on the map and bring visitors to Nagambie. Go Nagambie Committee member John Beresford gave a brief summary of what is happening around the district. Growth of our area, involving trades and construction, the retirement Village, the booming hospitality sector and the thoroughbred and equine industry. Mr Beresford spoke of our excellent wine and viticulture industry, who also need staff in the winemaking, bottling and resources areas and he reiterated what Mr Ryan said. “We need people.”
Mr Brown said “We need to know how to retain our youth in Nagambie and how can we help them realise and capitalise and discover opportunities, new skills and new pathways here?” A broadcast survey will be going out soon to local businesses to ask them to support this program that could benefit school leavers and lift their aspirations to work in a regional area like Nagambie. The Cycling Master Plan for the Goulburn Region will commence and will be conducted through the Goulburn Regional Partnership, Go Nagambie and Go Seymour. An exciting farmgate experience was introduced, ‘Go Meat the Farmer’ which will include Farm Gate, Seasonal Trail events, and Creating a visitor experience via a podcast. Amanda Tingay, Director of the Strathbogie Shire Community and Planning department spoke on her role at the Shire and the Economic and Development Strategy plan that district businesses
will be spoken to about their participation and ideas and how to share them with the shire. Ivan Lister, our regional Rural Outreach worker was the final speaker at the evening and he spoke on his rural role that is funded from community contributions to help farmers and men/women, with mental, financial, social, stress, and anxiety issues. He said “I can assess and refer to those in need to manage their life better, especially those with much stress, loneliness and isolation problems. Nagambie Brewery and Distillery were thanked by GO Nagambie’s Lee Rowland for hosting the evening and for providing a tasty meal for all those who supported the evening.
Go Nagambie and the business community thank the Regional Industry Groups and Chambers of Commerce Program of the Victorian State Government for the opportunity to facilitate business networking events bringing businesses together and empowering them with connections and resources. There is no doubt that a good network can provide job leads, possibilities for advancement and opportunities for personal improvement and then there is of course the benefit of catching up with mates that you have not seen for some time.
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ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL Sorry Day Hands On Thursday the 26th of May, our students participated in some National Sorry Day activities. We celebrated the important occasion by watching a reading of the book ‘Sorry Day’, having a discussion and using soft pastel to draw the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags on hand templates. We cut them out and they are now on our staffroom door so that we can see them when we are coming into school.
District Cross Country On Friday the 27th of May, some of our students participated in district Cross Country at the Murchison Golf Club. Our 8-10 year olds ran 2km and our 11-13 year olds ran 3km. On Monday the 6th of June, Xavier represented our school and the Euroa district at Division in Yea. Xavier says that district was very exciting but the run seemed to go on forever. Ruby commented “it was a very long and tiring race, but I got through it and felt great when I reached the end.”
Exploring Symbolism And Meaning While some students were at Cross Country, our F/1/2 students, alongside a few of our grade 6’s looked at the symbolism and meaning behind Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork and flags before making our own artwork, inspired by dreamtime stories.
Avenel Primary We had a fabulous finish to Education last week. It was a nice cool morning last Fridaya perfect day for PJs! It was a comfy day of learning for the students as PJs, oodies and onesies were all very popular. Well done to the JSC who organised the day. The Maths Pi Night on Friday evening was also very popular as we welcomed families to the school. It was lovely to be able to have a family event with everyone able to share some food and complete activities together. Thanks to all the
staff who organised the activities and to all the families who were able to attend. On Saturday night a number of our students performed at a community music concert, including the school Singing Group. It was a fabulous event with a large audience enjoying a very professional display by the young people in Avenel. It is great to see Music and the Arts celebrated in our school and the wider community.
Euroa Experience Day On Wednesday the 1st of June our Grade 6 students went to an experience day at Euroa Secondary College. In Science, they did a fun activity, cracking a fictional jewel thief case using the process of elimination. For Home Economics, the students made pizza in pairs and even cleaned up their workspaces themselves. The third lesson was Japanese, where the students made paper fish with lots of colours. Finally, in Technology class our year sixes made key rings out of plastic, using saws, vices and drills. Brock commented that he enjoyed technology where he made an orange ‘B’ key ring. By Ayla Thompson
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Greetings! In the past few weeks, I have been privileged to attend three events held by Go Nagambie and to which the public were invited; two bbq breakfasts (the Men’s Shed cooked up a storm) and an evening get together at the Nagambie Brewery. Speakers have included Lee Rowland (President, Go Nagambie), Gerry Ryan (who’s he?), Amanda Tingay (Strathbogie Shire), Ivan Lister (Rural Outreach Worker) and John Beresford (Go Nagambie). By my estimation over 250 people attended overall what has been a stimulating and informative series of events. Go Nagambie is made up of volunteers and they are all working in the best interests of our community. They will welcome new members and believe me they are an active, vibrant group. A reminder about Australia Day celebrations. Council is seeking public input as to how or if this should be continued in its current format. Two different options have been put forward and now it is time for community input. To share your thoughts, go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au. The Climate Change Action Plan is also open for public comment. There is a draft plan on the website and Council is requesting that residents complete the survey, make a submission, or pledge your commitment to climate action on the wall of support. While we’re talking websites, you may have visited our corporate
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website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and noticed it has changed significantly. It’s now much easier to navigate, but we also know there will be some teething issues and we’re keen to hear your thoughts by emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au By the time you read this article Council will have held an extraordinary meeting to hear submissions about the draft 2022/23 budget, draft 2022/23 Financial Plan and draft 2022/23 Fees and Charges. Additionally, to be discussed are the submissions made regarding the review of the 2021-2025 Council Plan. That’s it for this issue. A special mention to Wendy Mason, who organises the monthly walks. I don’t get to them all but when I do, I am always surprised to find hidden treasures in our area. The last one was just outside Seymour where there is a memorial walk, celebrating the history of the Light Horse Brigade. A gold star to you Wendy (as an ex-Teacher she will appreciate the significance of such a cherished award). If you want to get involved, contact Anna at the Community House. Stay safe Reg Dickinson
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Local Sport Update Nagambie Women’s Golf Results Wednesday 25th May We had 13 players competing in a round of Stroke and a round for the Social Club Trophy. The winner of A Grade was Annette Mills with 74 net. The winner of B & C Grades was Karyn Thompson with 87 net. The 9 hole winner was Moz Fowler with 37 1/2. N/P on the 13th with a great shot was Annette. 18 Hole Balls went to Annette 74 net and Moz 77 net. 9 Hole Balls went to Moz 37 1/2 ,Annette 38 net and Irene Keogh 42 net. Chicken Run Results Thursday 26th May It was a very wet day but 4 players managed to brave the conditions and play a round of Stableford. The winner was Harold Rayner with 17 pts. There were no N/P winners. Results Wednesday 1st June. On the first day of Winter, 7 brave or stupid players turned out for a round of Stroke and the second round of the Social Club Competition. We started off in conditions of 4 degrees and misty rain , that was supposed to clear. There was only one Grade and the winner was Annette Mills with 82 net. The 9 hole winner was also Annette with 42 net. 18 hole balls went to Annette 82 net and Irene Keogh with 85 net. 9 hole balls went to Annette 42 net and Irene 44 net. N/P on the 3rd was Irene. Chicken Run Results 2nd June There were 21 players and the winner was Wayne Le Cerf with - 1 on a C/B from Barry Cryer. N/P on the 3rd was Mick O’Connell and on the 16th Shaun Bryant.
Nagambie Men’s Golf May 30th With the start of Winter only days away it appeared to arrive early at Nagambie with a thick dew blanketing the course and cold temperatures throughout the day, mid week rain once again made for heavy ground conditions and the need for golfers to fly the ball tee to green. None better at executing such golf was our day's winner Jeremy Ezard putting together a round of 1 boogie, 2 birdies and the rest par's for a 1 under par 71 and a total of 37 stableford points, Ezard attributed his good score to driving and putting well. Runner up was visiting golfer Glen Douglas from Mansfield taking a liking to the Nagambie course on his first visit, managing to compile a very competent 36 points, rounding out the top three a true fighter and scrapper Alby Seenan also returning 36 points. The nearest the pin prizes went to Jeremy Ezard with a stellar iron on the 3rd, Tim Baldwin placing one one onto the 13th and last week's all conquering man marvel Michael Sloan gracing us with his presence and taking home the 16th. Next week's golf will be a monthly medal stroke event with B. Lviston on office duty and J. Lodding in the bar. Monday 6th June It was a monthly medal Sunday at the Nagambie golf club where the conditions were such that every golfer deserved a medal for braving what started as brief showers and strong wind gusts and turned into steady rain and temperatures dropping to very cold. But our winner Des Phelan with his usual unfazed attitude and determination completed the round with 91-17-74, attributing much of his success to playing partners Greg Whiteman and Tim Baldwin for keeping things positive and him motivated in the tough conditions. Runner up was visiting golfer Brad Bishop from the Hidden Valley golf club feeling right at home in the cold and wind Bishop carded 87-13-74, another good finish for longtime Nagambie golfer Alby Seenan sneaking in with a masterful 94-19-75 to finish third. A testament to the conditions on the day was the fact only one of the 4 nearest the pin prizes went off with regular Seymour visitor Jock Mundy holding onto the 13th. Next week's golf will be a stableford event with S. McCormick on office duty and D. Phelan in the bar.
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Tabilk Junior Football Netball Club celebrates 20 years.
abilk Junior Football Netball Club was formed in 2002 with a strong history of community connection, good sportsmanship and strong family values.
Tabilk Junior Football Netball Club was formed and combined Nagambie and Avenel townships to create a place where our children could come together and be part of the competition. Back when the club was launched there was no funding allocation but the committee did a marvelous job of fundraising themselves led by Terry O’Dwyer with the assistance of John Hurley, who was a vet at Collingrove (now Swettenham Stud). John did the rounds of horse studs in the area and was able to
gather a tidy amount of donations to help the formation of the new club. The Tahbilk and Mitchelton wineries were also generous in their support as were a number of other individuals and businesses.
This year Tabilk Junior Football Netball Club has formed a new committee. After 2 years of covid and having competition canceled it was a possibility that the club would deregister as the previous committee were to move on as their children had grown up and left the club. After numerous meetings this February a new committee was appointed, and the club is currently led by Kristy Morris as Club President. Kristy says “Tabilk is such a huge part of our community and I couldn’t be happier to see the children out playing and having fun and bringing families back together after a challenging 2 years. Our committee has put in a lot of work behind the scenes each week but it is all worth it. This
season coaches came forward to lead our children. I love watching them improve each week and I am also very proud of the high level of coaching that has jumped on board to support these kids. We live in a great community who support each other. The 20th anniversary is a milestone our town should really be proud of.” In the 2022 season Tabilk Junior Football Netball club hosts over 80 families and 100 players and have welcomed many new families and hope to see the club grow over the coming seasons. Sponsorship support has also grown and the club thanks all the generous businesses and individuals for their contribution. To find out more about the Tabilk Junior football netball club please email tabilk.jfnc@outlook.com