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Ian Coutts – Helping to Celebrate Who We Are This will be the tenth year Ian Coutts has enjoyed giving back to the community as an Australia Day Ambassador. Spending 20 years in management at the Carlton Football Club, he likes to describe himself as “just a bloke from Essendon who has worked in sport”, he feels incredibly humbled to accept the role and get to know people at the heart of tight-knit communities across Victoria. “I love the opportunity to travel to regional Victoria and to meet people in the local communities. And having the opportunity to be involved with the Community Awards allows me to meet some of the leaders and shining lights in the community, it is very special and something I am very grateful for.” It is no surprise he enjoys visiting the rural regions as Ian grew up in the small town of Kaniva, in the Wimmera region of Victoria. “I lived in Kaniva for the first 18 years of my life, and I wouldn’t swap my upbringing for anything. In a small community, I was very fortunate, I have a wonderful family and growing up in a small community provided me with the best lessons in life – opportunities, manners, respect
and the importance of the community. I still like to get back to see my family (Mum and brother still live in Kaniva) and I continue to be proud of what small communities can achieve through working together. It is the people that make things happen and the best example of this is in small communities.” Usually, Ian just asks for his Australia Day Ambassador role to be in regional Victoria, rarely does he list a preference. However, this year he requested Nagambie because he has visited a few times and he and his wife “liked the feel of the region and love the way the community has embraced progress while maintaining the country atmosphere”. “We haven’t been here enough to know the area well and this role as an Australia Day Ambassador provides a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of Nagambie and surrounds. There is so much to do in the region, I am sure it will give us even more reason to come back in the future”. An experienced Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Manager, Ian has spent more than 25 years involved in administration roles in top level Australian sport, including 20 years with the Carlton Football Club.
His extensive background in sports marketing and communications commenced in the role of Marketing Manager for the North Melbourne Giants in the National Basketball League, before switching to the AFL. A very brief stint at the Fitzroy Football Club led to a role in Marketing with Carlton where, in 1998, he became the first Communications/Media Manager for a Victorian based AFL Club. In 2000 Ian was appointed General Manager Communications and was part of the senior executive team, managing the media and developing communications policies and reputation management initiatives for Carlton through until 2013. He then moved into the not-for-profit sector as the General Manager Marketing, Communications and Fundraising for a Victorian Children’s Cancer charity and volunteered for a number of community groups. In 2015 Ian helped form the Mullagh Wills Foundation to commemorate the All Aboriginal cricket team from Western Victoria that played against Victoria at the MCG in 1866 and then toured England to become Australia’s first international sporting team in 1868. The Mullagh
Wills Foundation is named after the star of the team, Johnny Mullagh and the original coach of the team, Tom Wills. Ian is still a committee member of the Foundation. Since 2016, when he established his own business, Ian has been consulting in strategic communications for several organisations in the sporting and not-for-profit sectors as well as being involved with a number of charities, including as a Board Ambassador for Kids Foundation, located in Ballarat.
Nagambie Australia Day Breakfast January 26th Free sausage sizzle Nagambie Rowing Club ~ 301 High St, Nagambie Starts at 8am | Award Ceremony 8:45 am
Enjoy the water on Australia Day GoAdventure Nagambie will be at the boardwalk below Jacobsons Outlook between 10am - 12pm with free water activities including pedal boat rides, Stand up paddle boards and more. This activity is free and all are welcome to join in on the fun.
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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.
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Australia Day Events in the Strathbogie Shire Violet Town Community Complex, 35 Cowslip St.
7.30am Breakfast 9.30am Ceremony
Avenel Jubilee Park, Livingstone St.
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Letter to the editor Dear Editor, I commend the Strathbogie Council for initiating a Nagambie Waterways Review and inviting public comment by way of an online questionnaire. I have completed the survey and I urge others to do so. However, my disappointment is that the survey does not directly solicit comment on the elephant in the room i.e the increasing prevalence of hoon behaviour by jet ski operators. I regularly witness egregious and unlawful conduct with these machines.Exceeding the speed limit, too close to swimmers and other boats etc. Moreover, the noise generated by some, but not all, is very annoying and unpleasant. I fail to see how it is OK for an individual to spoil the quiet enjoyment of the Lake by hundreds of residents and visitors through what appears to be deliberate noise making. Our aged care residents at Nagambie Health must be regularly affronted by these over-revving engines especially when the wind is blowing in their direction. The Council has adopted a climate emergency resolution. If that decision is to have any purpose and meaning, jet ski use needs to be strictly regulated to reduce bank erosion, pollution and green house gas emissions and to give waterbirds some protection. Personal water craft aka jet skis may have a purpose in some locations. Lake Nagambie is not one of them. Bill Baxter Nagambie
GoFish Nagambie set to reel in crowds in February 2022. Victoria’s biggest fishing freshwater festival is set to lure thousands of visitors to Nagambie in 2022, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s $20 million Regional Events Fund. The four-day event will be held on the picturesque Goulburn River and Nagambie Lakes and feature a mixture of competitions, entertainment and exhibitions, including a showcase of the best local food and wine producers. Supported by Visit Victoria through the Regional Events Fund, the funding will help promote the Goulburn riverways and Nagambie region as a national destination for freshwater fishing and a great region to explore. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “GoFish Nagambie is a fantastic part of our regional events calendar and provides another great reason for Victorians to hit the road and experience
Bushfire place of last resort Strathbogie Shire residents are being reminded about bushfire and preparing personal bushfire readiness plans during the summer months. At its September meeting Strathbogie Shire Council moved the Euroa Bushfire Place of Last Resort (BPLR) from the Kirkland Avenue site to Euroa Swimming Pool car park. According to Mayor Cr Laura Binks, this new location is separated further from native vegetation along the Seven Creeks reserve and complies with the CFA guidelines for outdoor BPLRs. “It is important to have these areas for our visitors and community members should a bushfire cause an emergency in our Shire,” Cr Binks said. “Councils in country Victoria are obliged to identify these emergency areas which were formerly known as Neighbourhood Safer Places, so this just represents a change of location for Euroa.”
Other Bushfire Places of Last Resort within the Strathbogie Shire are: Strathbogie – the Strathbogie Golf Club House Nagambie – the Regatta Centre Longwood – the Recreation Reserve Violet Town – the Recreation Reserve Ruffy – the Recreation Reserve Avenel – the Recreation Reserve and Mangalore Airport These areas are not emergency relief centres, they are areas of last resort during the passage of a bushfire, and they are for the use of residents whose primary bushfire safety plans may have failed. With the 2021/2022 fire season approaching it is a good time for our community to review their emergency bushfire plans. Cr Binks said she would like to thank the community for their increased effort in carrying out fire prevention measures on their properties this year in preparation for the 2021/2022 fire season. For more information on bushfire preparedness visit the Country Fire Authority website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au
our great state.” GoFish Nagambie has proven its ability to deliver a strong economic impact with the inaugural 2019 event attracting more than 7000 visitors – injecting $5.6 million to the regional area. Despite the challenges of running an event in the landscape of a pandemic, the 2021 event delivered an economic impact of $6 million and attracted new visitors, with 30 percent of participants never visiting the region before. In addition to the fishing action, visitors can enjoy a range of family activities on site or extend the trip with a visit to a nearby winery or a wander through town to see the statue of the legendary racehorse Black Caviar. “GoFish Nagambie is set to draw thousands of anglers, fishing enthusiasts and visitors to the shores of the Nagambie Lakes and will help reconnect friends and families and benefit our surrounding communities,” said Ms Symes. The Victorian Government is backing the return
of a packed calendar of crowd-pleasing public events in regional and rural areas in 2022, bringing thousands of visitors and creating local jobs. The $20 million Regional Events Fund is a critical component of the $633 million Visitor Recovery and Reform Plan and supports festivals, sports events, creative exhibitions and other cultural celebrations. The Regional Events Fund will increase economic benefits to Victoria by driving visitor numbers and length of stay, thereby boosting spending in regional areas, growing jobs and contributing to the state’s reputation as Australia’s leading events destination. Since 2016, the Victorian Government’s Regional Events Fund has funded more than 250 events across the state, bringing thousands of visitors to regional locations and supporting local jobs.
GoFish will be held from 10-13 February 2021 and tickets are available at gofishtournament.com.au/nagambie.
Energy Efficient Grants Food and beverage manufacturers in Nicholls are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to improve their energy efficiency and adopt new technologies under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Communities program.
Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Tim Wilson, said the program was targeting small and medium food and beverage manufacturers, which include some of the most energy intensive businesses nationally.
Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the funding could be used to upgrade existing equipment, conduct energy audits, or improve energy monitoring and management.
The food and beverage manufacturing industry is the largest manufacturing sector in Australia, contributing around $22.4 billion to the economy annually – the Federal Government is supporting this vital sector as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Lowering business energy emissions is an essential component of securing Australia’s carbon neutral future and I urge local businesses to apply for these grants,” Mr Drum said. “I look forward to seeing local businesses benefitting from the Federal Government’s commitment to back business as part of our journey to becoming carbon neutral.”
“Reducing needless energy consumption cuts emissions and is at the heart of the Federal Government’s focus on technology, not taxes, because it boosts competitiveness, creates new jobs and reduces Australia’s environmental footprint,” Mr Wilson said.
More information, grant guidelines and application forms are available at www. business.gov.au/EECFB or call 13 28 46. Applications close February 18 or earlier if funding is exhausted prior.
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Pictured: The Nagambie Rowing Club in its former glory
Nagambie Rowing Club AGM President's Report Before I started this report I thought that it would be fairly brief but as I went along I realised that there had been quite a lot happening during the year. I would like to thank the Rowing Committee for their efforts in keeping rowing going in a stop/start year. The Regatta was a success being run under very strict Covid rules. A highlight for the Club and district was the week long camp by the Australian Rowing Team, this was capped off when Lucy Stephan won her beautiful gold medal. The Rowing Committee are always on the look out for new rowers and we will welcome rowers of all ages. The Club is very pleased to have our member, a new representative on Rowing Victoria’s Board and we congratulate Sue Andrews. I would also like to congratulate Dave Andrews on doing a Steve Bradbury (his words) on becoming our newest councilor.
Peter Gillooly present to open the bar named in his honour in recognition of the work he did for the Club in the past. I would like to thank the Board for their time and effort in making decisions for the benefit of the Club. One in particular was the purchase of a new auxiliary power plant. During the year we welcomed Wayne Gammon onto the Board, for those who do not know Wayne was the coxswain for Neil Lodding & Bruce Gammon in Tokyo in 1964. revor is always looking at ways to keep the Club ahead of the times, whether it be upgrading the machines or revitalising the menu.
We all wish them both for their future whatever that may be. Donna Gordon has stepped up to fill Trevor’s big shoes. I am looking forward to working with Donna. In concluding I would like to thank all staff members for their efforts in making the Club what it is today. It is because of their efforts that we get so many good reports. In conclusion I would like to close with high hopes that we have a more normal year in 2022. Henry Moss.
Due to circumstances we have not been able to have our involvement with our local clubs but hopefully that will happen again in the next twelve months.
High Street has come through the year in a sound position due to the financial assistance of the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.
I have left it until last because it is not the news we would wish for but as you probably know Trevor and Jocelyn are finishing up in February. In saying farewell I am not going to separate them in thanking them for their services.
Thanks to Trevor we have looked after our loyal staff and all have returned to duty. The new room has been a big hit and going forward will be in high demand. It was quite an occasion when we had
I have worked very closely with both of them and they are a team, both devoted and loyal to Nagambie Rowing Club. We have much to thank them for, too much to mention tonight.
Pictured Above: Trevor and Jocelyn proudly hold the APS Regatta Trophy. Did you know that there were two of these trophies made. The other is tennis Australia’s, Australia Open Trophy. Pictured Left: Mike and Beth Walter awarded life membership to the Nagambie Rowing Club by Henry Moss
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7 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 JANUARY 2022 | ISSUE 491 Once complete, the airport’s expanded operations will support a further 19 new jobs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the airport’s expanded operations would facilitate greater economic activity in the region. “Bendigo Airport is a vital connection for so many travellers, helping locals in and around Bendigo reach their destination of choice but also facilitating the arrival of visitors to the area,” the Deputy Prime Minister said. “Throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen greater numbers of Australians holidaying in our regions. These upgrades to Bendigo Airport will facilitate more flights to and from the city, providing a boost for local tourism operators, supporting jobs and driving increased economic activity. “The Liberal and Nationals Government will continue to deliver the infrastructure regional towns like Bendigo need to grow and get ahead.” Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the commitment to the expansion of the largest capacity airport in north-central Victoria is another example of the Liberal and Nationals Government supporting regional Australia. “The Bendigo Airport is a central piece of infrastructure providing vital services for several regional centres in both Victoria and New South Wales,” Senator McKenzie said.
“The upgrade will provide a boost to the local economic, business and tourism sectors.” The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $4.5 million toward a major expansion of Bendigo Airport, paving the way for more flights in and out of the region and creating new jobs and economic opportunities. Bendigo is a major regional hub and upgrades to the local airport are required to meet growing demand for air services.
The Government’s funding will support the expansion of the existing airport terminal, including the addition of new departure and waiting lounges, expanded car parking facilities, a security screening area, a baggage claim, an expanded café and restroom facilities. The project will spark almost $23 million in local economic activity and support 49 jobs during the construction period alone, boosting Bendigo’s recovery on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson welcomed the expansion, which is set to be delivered by 2023. “I commend council, Bendigo Airport and the broader Bendigo community on their vision for this vital expansion,” Senator Henderson said. “Once operational, the airport will generate a large boost in jobs, deliver tourism and business travel opportunities to the region and increase local economic output each year.
investments in Bendigo Airport including $5 million to construct a new runway to suit larger aircraft, $465,000 to expand the airport’s passenger transport apron and construct a run-up area and $300,000 to build a helicopter stand and a fuel truck parking area for emergency services.”
Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum said the airport’s expansion was necessary to cater for growing demand. “The City of Greater Bendigo has been in discussions about the Bendigo Airport with the Liberal and Nationals Government over the last 12 months,” Mr Drum said. “We are proud to support the delivery of new infrastructure that will bring more people to our region and better connect locals to where they need to go.” City of Greater Bendigo Chief Executive Officer Craig Niemann said the Federal Government’s funding commitment would breathe new life into the airport and the local region. “This is fantastic news for our region. By expanding the airport terminal, we are in a great position to welcome more flights, from more locations and bigger planes, which will drive an increase in tourism to Greater Bendigo and central Victoria,” Mr Niemann said.
“This project will also generate new local jobs, both during construction and when the expanded terminal and business park are operational, and create exciting new investment opportunities. “Thank you to the Australian Government for these funds and commitment to this important regional asset.”
Construction on Bendigo Airport’s expansion is set to start later this year and be completed by 2023. The Victorian Government is contributing $4.5 million toward the redevelopment of Bendigo Airport, while the Bendigo City Council is providing $985,000.
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2022 Candidates line up for the seat of Nicholls With the Federal Election set to take place in 2022 the candidates have raised their hands in a bid to take the seat of Nicholls. Currently the seat is among one of the safest in Australia, held by the Nationals with a healthy 20% margin but it wasn’t that long ago that independent Suzanna Sheed took the seat of Shepparton in the State election that was held by the Nationals for 47 years. The Community Voice takes a look at the candidates.
Independent Rob Sam Birrell Preselcted as Nationals Priestly to run for the candidate for Nicholls. seat of Nicholls. Sam Birrell has been preselected as The Nationals candidate for Nicholls at the next federal election. Nationals State President Neil Pankhurst said as CEO of the Committee for Shepparton, Sam had demonstrated his strong track record of delivering for the people of Northern Victoria. “I can think of no one better to represent the people of Nicholls in the Federal Parliament.” “Throughout his career, Sam has demonstrated he knows how to get things done to make our region a better place”, said Mr Pankhurst. Retiring Nationals Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said “as the local MP, I have worked with Sam for a number of years, and he has a deep passion for our region.” “He understands the issues facing our communities and will work tirelessly as part of The Nationals team to put Nicholls first.” Nationals State Deputy Leader and Member for Euroa Steph Ryan said she was looking forward to working with Sam to make sure that Nicholls received the resources and funding that the region deserves. “It is important that Nicholls has a federal representative that can be part a Coalition Government that has a track record of delivering for regional communities.” “As part of the Federal Nationals team, Sam will be able to deliver for regional communities and make sure our voice isn’t drowned out by city MPs”, said Ms Ryan. Mr Birrell said he was looking forward to the election campaign and welcomed input from across the electorate. “I am proud of our region, and I love living and working here. There has been a lot of progress here in the past five years, much of it due to investment by the Federal Government. I want to be part of ensuring that continues, and the way that happens is with an engaged National Party member in a Coalition government.” “I am looking forward to engaging with constituents as I travel around the electorate during the campaign. It is my role to listen to your views and ideas, and to make sure that our leaders in Canberra hear what is important to our community,” said Mr Birrell.
Steve Brooks Endorsed as Liberal candidate for Nicholls.
Well known Shepparton identity, Rob Priestly has put himself forward as an independent candidate for the Federal Seat of Nicholls.
Cobram Secondary College teacher, and local farmer 38 year old Stephen Brooks has been endorsed as the Liberal Party candidate for Nicholls in the upcoming Federal Election.
Rob Priestly grew up on dairy farms at Undera and Katandra and has worked across Australia and in South East Asia in the grains industry. He is married and has three sons.
“I recognise that this is an enormously diverse electorate, stretching from the Murray to Broadford. We are culturally and economically diverse, a great place to live, but in the last six years our issues have slipped off the radar in Canberra.” Steve said.
Along with his brother Phil, Rob runs the Shepparton/ Mooroopna-based Gouge Linen and Garment Services, providing its resource to customers through Victoria employing over 300 staff. Rob has been actively involved in the community as Chair of the Committee for Greater Shepparton, Co-Convener of GV Cares and serving as a Councillor. “I have long felt we could have better representation for our communities than what we’ve had from the political parties. We are amongst the safest seats in the country, which means that we have no voice in Canberra, and miss out on our fair share of funding and opportunity,” said Rob. “Our communities deserve a viable alternative this election. I will make sure our communities matter to decision makers in Canberra and I’m committed to bringing back honesty and integrity to politics. Rob is enlisting an ‘army’ of volunteers to help with the campaign. The colour orange will represent the campaign and already the orange t-shirts have been appearing. Even the pets are getting involved, sporting orange bandannas on the PetsFurPriestly Instagram page. In a series of community conversations Rob has been busy on the campaign trail visiting Seymour and Nagambie prior to Christmas and has a planned visit to Avenel on the horizon. These conversations are open to anyone that wants to attend. Running against a whopping 20 per cent margin may seem a tad out of reach, but Rob Priestly is in it to win it and to make a difference. “There is a national mood for change, you can feel it in the air,” said Rob.
“I will immediately contact all of the communities in Nicholls to introduce myself and to start acting on federal concerns.” “Politics should be a place that resolves the issues that confront us locally, nationally and internationally. I want to restore the electorate’s faith in their local member. I want people to know that “Brooksy has your back on this, he will listen, and then take action,” Steve Brooks said. Sharman Stone, former Liberal member for Murray, now Nicholls, is hugely supportive of Steve’s candidature. “I am so pleased and relieved to see this experienced, keen, energetic young man ready to take up the fight in Canberra,” she said. “This is a tough job and not for the faint hearted but I know Steve has got what it takes. He will never stop trying, and will listen and act”, she said. “And as a Liberal Steve will be at the table where and when the decisions are made. He will be on the top team, not alone, peering through the window, or having to vote with Labor.” Steve Brooks is a fourth generation local born in Cobram and raised on the family farm and went to secondary school in Shepparton. He worked overseas as a wheat trader and business man before returning home to start his own orchard. He is also a local secondary teacher. “Teaching gave me a deep understanding of the pressures on our young people and their families, especially during COVID”, Steve said. He lists water security, business development, the environment, employment, child care, health, aged care, education, training and pathways to jobs as some of the key areas where he will work with people to deliver change for the good. “I now live in Cobram, but have just rented a flat in Shepparton so I can better reach all of the 25,000 square km electorate during the campaign, “ Steve said. “I am determined to meet as many people as soon as possible, and I also want people to connect with me on social media. The election could be as early as March so there is no time to lose,” he said.
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Time for plain speaking from Minister Pitt on the Basin Plan Ahead of water minister Keith Pitt’s visit to the region this week, independent candidate for Nicholls Rob Priestly has called on the Liberal National coalition to be honest with irrigation communities about Basin Plan implementation. Under Basin Plan legislation, the plan must be completed by 2024. However, there are still large volumes of water to be recovered for environmental use, and state-led programs intended to achieve this have failed to do so. The remaining alternative is the government purchasing irrigators entitlements, reducing the productive capacity of irrigation areas. “Unfortunately, the Liberals and Nationals current strategy of pretending everything is fine in the face of a looming disaster is helping nobody. They seem more interested in politics than outcomes for our region”, said Mr Priestly. “Why is the federal water minister maintaining the fantasy that the Basin Plan can be delivered on time and in full, without further buybacks? The government is on a path to either fail to deliver the plan in its current form or harm irrigation communities through buybacks.” “Minister Pitt needs to stand up, speak honestly about the problems, and take ownership of this situation. We need a plan to avoid a last minute water entitlement buyback program commencing in 12 to 18 months’ time.” Faced with serious issues to resolve, last month, federal water minister, Keith Pitt, cancelled a scheduled meeting of state water ministers that could have progressed options to solve these issues, despite the states wanting to thrash the issues out at MinCo. “The Liberal and National Party have been in charge of implementing the Plan for nine years and are now cancelling critical meetings to fix its failings. It is 5 minutes to midnight, and our community must be told what they are planning to do”. Mr Priestly called on the Commonwealth to sit down with state water ministers as early as possible to reset the Basin Plan implementation process. “There are options to achieve the environmental outcomes sought under the Basin Plan without inflicting further damage on Northern Victorian irrigation communities. That starts with providing a more realistic timetable for water recovery projects.”
January 2022 Church Services ANGLICAN: Normal 11AM Sunday Eucharistic services at Nagambie have resumed and at Christ Church Seymour. Coming Up. Friday, January 28. The Installation of Rev. Richard Pennington as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Central Goulburn at Christ Church Seymour at 6pm. Followed by Refreshments. Sunday, January 30. 10am Combined service at St Paul’s Avenel. (There will be no services at Seymour or Nagambie that day.) Rev. Richard Pennington. POC. 0477 921 111 for parish details CATHOLIC: St Malachy’s Nagambie: Rosary on Mondays at 10.30 am and Wednesdays at noon; Mass first and third Sundays at 9 am; Word and Communion second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 9 am. St Mary’s Avenel: Rosary Sundays at 10.30 am. Mass first and third Sundays at 11 am; Word and Communion second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 11 am. For further parish information please contact Fr Tony Hill, Parish Priest: 0439 033 029 or the parish contact in Nagambie: 0400 476 416. UNITING CHURCH of Avenel and Nagambie: Services are at 9 am Sundays at Avenel. For Seymour UC service times contact Rev. John Payne. POC. 0408 176 754 and for other church details. PRESBYTERIAN: Nagambie folk join with Seymour folk at St Andrews Seymour church or the Yea church congregation. Details Bill Day. 5794 2070 or 0429 933 116
Shepparton Line Upgrade works at Nagambie Station As part of the Shepparton Line Upgrade works, works will commence to upgrade the Nagambie Station precinct around the end of January 2022. The works include asphalting of the existing carpark, formalising car parking spaces (line marking) and some general landscaping. It is not expected that public transport schedules will be impacted by the works and temporary access to the station will be provided at all times. Access will be well sign posted with temporary
parking to be situated on Nash Street. There will be a short occupation when buses will replace trains around late-April. Further details will be provided closer to the date. Arrangements during this occupation will be similar to those put in place during the occupation in December 2021. The expected date of completion is May 14th . The Victorian Government has invested $436 million for the Shepparton Line Upgrade, with the works being delivered by Rail Projects Victoria in stages to minimise disruption to services.
Stage 1 of the upgrade is already complete, having delivered 10 extra weekly services along the line. The Australian and Victorian governments have funded $400 million for Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade, which will allow trains to travel up to 130km/h and enable nine return services to and from Melbourne every weekday. Stage 2 of the upgrade is targeted for completion late next year, while Stage 3 is scheduled for completion in 2023. Further information about the Shepparton Line Upgrade can be found online at: bigbuild.vic.gov.au.
Jet Ski Riders Making News Disruptive and dangerous jet ski riders on the Lake Nagambie waterways are once again making the news. Local resident Louise Roberts started a petition on Facebook via Change.org in an attempt to find a solution to stop the reckless riding on the waterways and to improve the safety of everyone out on the water. “We’ve seen some really disruptive and dangerous behaviour from jet ski riders recently. Children are swimming in the water and jet ski riders are approaching them at prenominal speed. It’s only a matter of time and someone is going to be badly injured, if not killed,” said Ms Roberts. “It goes without saying, boating rules have been designed to keep everyone safe. Any unsafe behaviour can put others at risk and create a bad reputation for the majority of users who do the right thing,” said Ms Roberts. The online petition labeled “Ban jet skis off Lake Nagambie + Goulburn River” gained 300 signatures in less than 3 days but the link was taken down by the site manager after receiving a complaint. The petition has sparked plenty of discussion on social and hard copy media Victoria wide. Regardless of what your beliefs are in regards to jet skis and other watercraft on the waterways, there is one thing for certain, education is key to reducing risk and increasing safety. Comments on the Nagambie Community Facebook page were coming in strong and fast with people calling for more policing on the waterways, more signage and for riders to obey rules. SK - ‘This will always be a problem until it’s
policed by Victorian Police Water Patrol more often. For the people living in Nagambie and the people who are Annuals at Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park it’s frustrating and beyond a joke as we follow the rules…. Until more signs are put in the Lake and River through the section in the leisure park large enough to be seen and read clearly displaying 5 Knots zone NO WAKE NO WASH this making JetSki riders and Boat drivers accountable it will always continue and be an issue. DF- Banning is not the issue . It’s policing the lake that is. You can’t take away the fun of water sports. AH - As a Nagambie rower, at risk of shocking everyone, I have to stick up for the jet skiers. I'm an omni-sportist and omni-funist. So, I don't think we should aim for a blanket ban on any 'responsible' water users. I would rather try to find ways to 'encourage' responsible use and discourage the opposite. The same rules apply to everyone on the Goulburn River and Lake Nagambie waterways and they need to be followed, particularly with the influx of visitors navigating the waterways over the
summer period. Responsible Riders are reminded to follow the rules, obey the speed limits, to keep a safe distance from other boaters, swimmers, and they need to be aware that they are prohibited to ride across the rowing course lanes. “We understand riding a jetski is a lot of fun, but we’ve also got a lot of young families enjoying the water and we need to make sure it’s a safe place for everyone,” ended Ms Roberts.
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The Good News and the Worrying News The Nagambie Historical Society is doing very well. Projects are coming to fruition, grants sought and won, membership is growing and the committee is working productively. However, there is something bigger than the Society that causes ongoing concern and that is the 180 year old courthouse which they own. For some years there has been water entering the building on the odd occasion, damaging plaster and paintwork. A lot of work was done, and money spent, to locate the source and finally, last year, the building was completely sealed and damaged hard plaster began to dry out. Recent fundraising has been to finance the spot replastering needed in all rooms and to finally paint the museum throughout. Of course we then had an earthquake! Those in the building at the time felt the floor jump around. Every tin panel on the roof rattled and popped, as things fell from shelves. A close inspection following showed no cracks or changes that could be seen. About a month later, a heavy picture frame was found in the NW corner of the building, dropped behind a cabinet, with broken glass and snapped cord. A week later, the heavy window surrounds, on the north wall, were noticed to have moved position – one leaning into the room from the top, the other dropping down from the brickwork above. There is a possibility that the brick wall was damaged, moving later, as brick dust and chips are also evident.
Australia Day celebrations through Strathbogie Shire Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting community members to get together to reflect, respect and acknowledge on Australia Day 2022. Award ceremonies will be held in five townships on Australia Day (January 26) – these being Violet Town, Avenel, Nagambie, Euroa and Longwood.
winners of the Shire-wide awards would also be announced on the day.
across the country in 2022 with the support of the National Australia Day Council (NADC).
“Australia Day is a time to reflect on our collective past, present and future,” Cr Binks said.
NADC Chief Executive Karlie Brand said that on Australia Day we listen and respect each other’s stories, contributions and aspirations and celebrate being Australian together.
“In our Shire it’s also an opportunity for us to acknowledge members of our community who are doing great things.
The winners of Strathbogie Shire’s Australia Day awards will be announced on the day in the following six award categories:
“These are the people, and groups, who volunteer their time to create the sense of community that makes Strathbogie Shire such a wonderful place.
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“It’s an opportunity for us to recognise the people who make our community better.
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“I recognise January 26 can bring pain to First Nations people and we will explore how we acknowledge this and work towards creating events that are respectful and inclusive in the future.”
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Community events and activities will be held
“This year, the NADC received a record number of grant applications from local government authorities and community organisations to support local Australia Day events and activities,” Ms Brand said. “We live on ancient Country, our history began more than 65,000 years ago. “On Australia Day, we reflect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture and how European settlement forever changed how they lived their lives. “We also celebrate the waves of migration that helped forge Australia’s place as one of the world’s great multicultural successes.”
The museum is closed until February 2, while display cases are moved aside and repairs are undertaken. We wonder what is ahead for our building; such an icon in the High Street. A full building inspection by conservation architects costs in the tens of thousands, well beyond our reach. The building was registered by the National Trust but that currently is of no value. The Society, as all historical societies, could function without the building, but the museum could not. The site is a splendid and rare example of a country museum, with well maintained displays extending to the stables and machinery sheds. The 110 year old powerhouse is about to be fully weatherproof again, opening up further display options. The museum is a credit to those who envisaged and achieved it in 1968. Fifty four years later the way ahead is unsure. The committee are determined to maintain everything to their best ability, but are at a loss as to where funding might come from. The Shire of Strathbogie offers grants for small capital works from time to time, but the ballpark keeps changing. For example there is no point repainting an unstable wall. Meanwhile, we have applied for a grant to upgrade some old display cases with museum standard cases and have also gathered all of our research tools into one room. Another grant has been sought for a workstation to digitise our collection, making it accessible on- line through Victorian Collections. ________________________________________
Letter to the Historical Society Having recently had the opportunity to visit the Historical Society’s Museum at Nagambie, I am contacting you to say how impressed I was with both the extent and the condition of your collection. Having spent more than 35 years as a volunteer with a National Trust property, I am aware of the effort that must be made, both to record and to conserve such a collection of records and artifacts for the future. I am sure that like most volunteer enterprises, you also depend on only a few dedicated people to maintain the condition of the items you have, as well as record and conserve new items for your collection. You have also clearly worked hard to maintain the buildings which form part of your precinct. I do hope that you will have success in securing further grants that will secure the future for your collection. With best wishes, Prof. Peter Petherbridge
AVENEL JUBILEE PARK WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 9.30am - 11.00am • Special MCs – Lilli Fowles and Will Lynch • Invited speaker – John McCracken, a local farming icon • Sing along with the Avenel Primary School choir Presentation of Australia Day awards to our local heroes • Morning tea supplied by Avenel Bowling Club Bring your family to one of the community’s most important events. EVERYONE’S INVITED! COME ALONG!
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Local Sport Update Nagambie Golf Club The Summer of golf continues to be popular with the Nagambie membership 36 players took to the course to contest Sunday's Par event, the daytime temperature remained pleasant for the morning round allowing some excellent scores to be returned. Two +5 results were the leading scores with the winner being Graeme Galvin on a countback, Galvin drove the ball magnificently all day and capitalized around the greens with some confident putting to take the win. Finding form once again was Gary Bow with a +5, hopefully Gary can maintain his form going into a Summer pennant season next week, rounding out the top three was Michael Roberts on +3 sharpening his skills for a tilt at this year's coming club championship.
fourteen ends. Resuming after lunch it was all Avenel, winning eight ends to three to win the game 28 – 17.
Nagambie Golf Club Ladies and Chicken run results for December and January.
Marion Gittus, Glen Bell, Joyce White, George Pedler (s) didn’t need to get the pencil out till the sixth end. By then they were 16 down. As hard as they tried, they couldn’t catch Dookie who won by 18 shots 37 – 19.
The Chicken Run Results for Thursday the 16th were Dave Fullager with +3 and Runner/ up Jane Bow with +2 winning a chicken each. Nearest the Pin on the 13th was Peter Davies. We had 24 players for a Par event on the day. The 23rd was a Stroke Event with only 18 players, so there was only 1 chicken, which was won by Joe Labas with 45/11.5/33.5 nett. Shaun Bryant was Nearest the Pin on the 8th. The Chicken run will continue to be played on a Thursday during the holidays. The chicken run on the 30/12.2021 saw 22 players in a stableford event with the winners of the chickens being Harold Rayner on a C/B from David Clonan both on 20 points. Nearest the Pins 13th Deirdre Kleinig and 16th Harold Rayner. The 06/01/2022 saw only 18 players so only one chicken this week going to Harold Rayner with a great score of +7 and only one N/p on the 8thto Michael Kleinig. Thursday the 13th January saw 21 players so back to 2 chickens. First was Terry Lowis with 39/8.5/30.5 nett R/ up was Terry Wallis with 43/11.5/31.5 nett. N/p Terry Lowis on the 16th. The Ladies returned on the 12th of January playing Stableford and the Monthly Medal with 10 players competing. There was only 1 Grade with the winner of the day and the Monthly Medal being Moz Fowler with 38 points. The nine hole winner was Cathy Lawrence with 22 points. Balls down the line for18holes were Moz & Irene Keogh 32 with 9 hole balls going to Cathy & Moz 18 Nearest the Pins Moz on the 3rd & Jane Bow on the 16th
Avenel Bowls Midweek Pennant In a welcome return to Pennant bowls after the three week Christmas break, Avenel division 2 played at home against Shepparton Golf in round 8 of GMBR midweek pennant. The playing surface bowled superbly after regenerating for five weeks since the green was lasered in early December. In a ‘no excuses’ match Avenel were victorious with two winning rinks and one very close loss to claim overall points 14 – 71 to Shepparton Golf 2 – 59. Ruth King, Kate Donovan, Jenny Furletti, Geoff Hateley (s) went into the break one point behind Shepparton Golf with a seven/seven split of winning ends after the first
Surprisingly sent in to bat Nagambie scored 9 for 180 with Luke Nolan top scoring with 54 . Late order runs from Tom Barnes and Jono Moore , both scoring 18, ensured a competitive total. Dismissing the opposition big guns early on Nagambie had the match in hand at 7 for 94 but some pesky late order partnerships caused concern with Northerners eventually dismissed for 155. Evergreen Brock Boddington was the pick of the trundlers claiming 3 for 18 from his 8 overs.
The next game for Division 2 is away against Seymour. The start time has been bought forward for the remaining midweek pennant games. Roll up to be commenced no later than 9.15am, Games to start no later than 9.30am. Division 5 travelled to Dookie to play the ladder leaders. Dookie were simply too good winning 14 – 72 to Avenel 0 – 36.
There were only 6 ladies present as all the other ladies were too busy preparing for Christmas. Stableford was played, and It turned out to be a Irene Keogh day. Irene’s score was 36 points for the 18 hole event, 16 points for the 9 hole event and she also won nearest the pin on the 13th.
Opening bowlers Bo Harrison and Ryan Ezard snared three wickets apiece and two late innings run outs left the away team seven runs adrift of the Nagambie total. The A grade side claimed a much needed win against second placed Northerners.
Fay Hateley, Grace Kenworthy, Rob Kemp, Noel Slater (s) in another close game held the lead from the fourth end till end 16 when Shepparton Golf scored a five to take the lead by four shots. By end 22 the visitors were six up before Avenel won the last three ends scoring four shots but fell two shots short for the game win, 21 – 23.
The nearest the pin prizes went to Rhys Shepherd with a thunderbolt on the 3rd, Greg Whiteman was all over the flag on the difficult 8th, the unflappable Phil Hageman taking home the 13th and Michael Roberts jamming one into the 16th. Next week's golf will move to Saturday morning a two man ambrose will be played with hit off between 8.00 to 8.30am, this is due to Nagambie hosting the 1st round of Summer Pennant on the Sunday, hope to see as many as possible and good luck to the Nagambie Pennant team.
The ladies played their last game of the year on Wednesday the 22nd of December, and will not be back till January the 12th.
team score of 180. Brian Morris 34 and Lachie Ewart 21 made handy contributions.
Roy Cooper, Dennis McGregor, Pam Pedder, Spud Furletti (s) won the lead in the fourth end in a close match. However, Shepparton Golf gave chase and caught Avenel on end 22 to draw even at 18 all. In the remaining three ends, Avenel scored four shots to one with skip Spud Furletti nudging out Shepparton Golf ’s shot bowl on the last end for a hard fought 22 – 19 win.
Dookie got away early from Graham Lewis, Ruth Underwood, Bill O’Connor, Graeme Toy (s) when they scored 14 shots in five ends. After the break Avenel win six ends straight to haul in a 20 shot deficit by 7 shots. But Dookie re-focused and won the game comfortably 35 – 17.
Division 5 play Colbinabbin away next week in round 9.
Weekend Pennant In round 8 division 3 played at home against East Shepparton. With all rinks on fire, it was a whitewash for Avenel winning by 70 shots, 16 – 122 to East Shepparton 0 – 52. Rusty Schwab, Kate Donovan, Rob Kemp, Brett McDonald (s) flew out of the blocks to win the first five ends to be up 12 zip. From thereon they were never troubled winning eighteen ends all up in a great team effort to claim a 30 shot win, 38 – 8. Donna Rowley, Jenny Furletti, Geoff Hateley, Noel Slater (s) were two down at the break for lunch. Whatever was in their sandwiches should be patented because in the second half they won eleven of the remaining twelve ends adding to fifteen to their score while restricting East Shepparton to one winning end for one shot. The 36 – 14 score line secured another rink win for Avenel. Ruth King, Grace Kenworthy, Pam Pedder, Spud Furletti (s) led from the get-go in a solid team performance to win their game 23 – 14. They were nine shots up at the midway point of the game and won by nine shots after an even second half. In the closest match of the day, Fay Hateley, Jake Wall, Howard Geldard, Josh McDonald (s) were in a see-sawing game with no more than three shots separating the two teams till end 23. Avenel then scored seven over the last two ends to win by nine, 25 – 16. Next Saturday Avenel travel to Stanhope for their round 9 match. With club stalwarts to help the young and inexperienced bowlers Avenel division 6 South were impressive winning two rinks playing Yea on their home green, but fell short of taking the overall win, Yea 12 – 74 defeated Avenel 4 – 59. Helped with a six on end thirteen, Kyle Pedder, Marion Gittus, Charlie Kemp, Graeme Toy (s)with sheer determination, nutted out five shot win 22 – 17. P. Cooper, Graham Lewis, James Wall, Jason Toy (s) hung on for a gritty win after the scores were even five times during the game. On end 23 Avenel were two shots down, however, winning the last two ends with four shots saw them victorious 21 – 19. Mitch Thomas, Terry Muller, Joyce White, George Pedler winning only eight ends, were no match for a strong Yea outfit losing 16 – 38. The round 9 match for division 6 South next Saturday is away against Seymour. The first Mystery Tea for the new year will be on Thursday 27 January following practice. Family and friends are most welcome to attend. Please add your name to the list on the noticeboard if you wish to attend. Bragging rights for the first Chicken Run win for the new year go to Rusty, Jenny, Spud and Cricket. Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Jake, Marion, Ron and Geoff. Happy birthday to Snicker for next Sunday.
Donna Rowley gives her rink the perfect start sending down a resting toucher.
Nagambie Cricket Club A covid outbreak forced the cancellation of the first round after the Christmas break. Last Saturday the E Grade side registered a narrow victory versus Karramomus in an entertaining match. Three father son combinations took the field; Bo and Archie Harrison, Jeremy and Ryan Ezard, Jason and Flynn O'Brien. Jeremy Ezard opened the batting and was dismissed in the last over scoring 72 of the
Northerners amassed 6 for 226 against Nagambie in their B grade clash. Will O'Brien was the standout bowler with figures of 2 for 35 from 9 overs. With the score at 4 wickets for 6 runs Muggsy Matthews, making his club debut, stopped the bleeding with a patient innings of 20 runs. Hugh Mckeown played his best innings of the season remaining 24 not out in the team total of 97. Saturday January 22 the club is holding its major fundraiser, a $1k draw. From 6.00 pm onwards your $50 entry includes beer, wine ,cider, soft drinks and finger food from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm as well as entry to the $1k draw. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting the Nagambie Cricket Club facebook page. Congratulations to Flynn O'Brien who was selected in the combined Under 13 A country week team after consistent performances against the Sunraysia, Murray Valley and Bendigo associations.
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