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Lakers Women’s Football Team 2023 W ell known local identity, Rylee Alderton’s vision to provide an opportunity for women with a passion to play football in a Nagambie based team is coming to fruition after she put out a call on Facebook to test what interest there may be in forming a women's team in 2023 and the response was overwhelming.
"Within the first four hours I had 20 players, and after 24 hours the response climbed to 33 players eager to sign up with another 5 considering the proposal," Rylee said. There has been an appetite to establish a women's team in Nagambie for some time and perhaps this will see a return to neighbouring clubs following suit. Earlier this year on Australia Day in Avenel the Community award recipient was given to the 1956 Avenel Ladies Football team who played against Nagambie. The Nagambie Lakers Women’s Football Team is working towards having the team ready for the 2023 season with the focus being on providing opportunities for as many women and girls as possible. "I've got a few ladies approaching their forties, and I have welcomed them with open arms. There is still that stigma that women don't play
football, and we will continue to work through that, but by having the support of so many people, I think it's going in the right direction.
"Among the 33 players, there are 17 players that are new members to the club having no current connection with the Nagambie Football Netball Club so not only is it terrific for the establishment of the women's team but these new recruits will bring more families to the Laker’s football community and continue to grow the club. We are very excited about the future direction of the club and can’t wait for season 2023,” said Rylee.
Players plan to meet fortnightly throughout the year, to get to know each other, and get prepared before preseason starts in November. “Some of our recruits have never actually played football before, so we will take this year to establish confidence across the group, build skills, create new connections and enjoy the lead up,” said Rylee. There is still plenty of ground work that needs to be done to get the team off the ground. “We are encouraging all girls aged 16 and above to make contact with the club if they are interested in playing in 2023. “Together with the 5-member leadership group we will take the remainder of the 2022 football season to secure sponsorship, appoint a coach and create an environment that is inclusive, building confidence among the women’s team,” finished Rylee. The Nagambie Laker’s Women’s Football Team will be part of The Northern Country Women's Football League with the league hoping other towns will be inspired to form their own teams. You can contact Rylee via Facebook at the Nagambie Lakers Football Netball Club
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Go Nagambie is the promotional name for the regions incorporated Chamber of Commerce – Nagambie Lakes Tourism and Commerce Inc.
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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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Nagambie man Graham “Butch” Goodfellow wearing his Grandfather Richard Edgar’s 7 Battalion Gallipoli medals and the 50th Gallipoli anniversary medal.
Rob McMaster laying a wreath on behalf of the Nagambie Historical Society.
Vice President Nagambie RSL David Keall laying a wreath on behalf of the RSL.
Nagambie Anzac day Catafalque party from P&EE Graytown
Anzac Day Observed in Nagambie Lest We Forget - BY DIANE GRANT ANZAC Day ceremony organisers breathed a sigh of relief that the 2022 ANZAC Day ceremonies could go ahead after two years of Covid 19 restrictions. The RSL then held a ceremony in the packed Nagambie Mechanics hall. Vice President of the Nagambie RSL David Keall and RSL member Ken Lewis led the proceedings of the service. Army Guest Speaker, Major Bryan Brown, OC of P&EE Graytown gave the address and Rev Richard Pennington as Chaplain for the day offered up the prayers. This was followed by a short march to observe the ANZAC Day formalities at the Memorial Cenotaph which was once in danger of being moved. In 2012 the Strathbogie shire had made plans to move the Nagambie Cenotaph and received much opposition from the RSL and the community to this idea. Dr Robert Webster, of the Victorian RSL came to the WW1 Commemoration Parade that the Nagambie RSL and supporting military and civilians conducted in November 2014. At the request of the Nagambie RSL in 2015 he came to visit the RSL about the shire’s plans to move the cenotaph again and he advised them that RSL’s are the caretakers of such memorials for the community. In May 2016, the President of the Victorian RSL Major General David McLachlan, AO (Retd) visited the site with Nagambie RSL President David Keall and Vice President Bob Doherty (who originally when President voiced the RSL and community’s concerns a few years back to Strathbogie Shire Council.) The Nagambie RSL sub-branch wrote to him about their concerns they have about the Strathbogie Shire Council’s proposed plans to move the
memorials under their Streetscape plan. He said “The State RSL supports the Nagambie RSL in their stand to keep the War Memorial where it is, not only for their sacred value but for what they mean for the community.” The Shire took into account the community’s concerns and since then, the cenotaph and its fencing have been restored with the co-operation of the Nagambie RSL and funding opportunities.
Sadly, wars are still being fought around the world today so ANZAC Day 2022 was also a time to remember those suffering from such conflicts and for Australians and those from all nations to work towards peace.
Now Dr Webster is the Victorian President of the RSL and this year he encouraged Victorians to attend an ANZAC Day service or a march.
Following the service in the Mechanics Hall the ANZAC Day marchers were led by the RSL Parade Commander Ken Lewis. Veterans, RSL members, Shire Councillors, local uniformed emergency service and school groups, local organisations and individuals marched behind in honour of those who served or are still serving their country.
He said “if you are a family member of a veteran, come out and watch a march or service. You are part of the ex-service community, and the march is also for you.”
At the end of the march the Proof and Experimental Establishment Catafalque Party and military Flag orderly took up their positions around the memorial.
In Nagambie, veterans and local patriotic locals responded to his plea and gathered at the Nagambie Mechanics Hall and the Nagambie Memorial Cenotaph on Monday, April 25 to honour and remember those who had served their country of Australia and New Zealand and those who had made the supreme sacrifice and lost their lives in war or conflicts, and those who suffered and died later on from injuries. It also remembers the families of those Australians and New Zealanders involved in these wars and conflicts for over 100 years.
The short ANZAC memorial ceremony was led by RSL member Ken Lewis who read the Anzac Requiem, then called upon the various groups to lay their wreaths in memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice.
The soldiers of Gallipoli, Alamein, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan and those who served in peace keeping forces could only achieve what they did because of the families and people of Australia. This too is part of the ANZAC spirit and the dedication of those who support our current service personnel must also be remembered.
The Ode, Last Post, minute silence and flag rising were observed by all in attendance at the morning’s ceremony. Rev. Richard Pennington gave the Anzac day prayer and blessing and this was followed by the New Zealand National Anthem and the singing of our anthem Advance Australia Fair. Following the ANZAC day service, everyone joined in the camaraderie at the RSL Clubrooms and shared some lunch which the RSL ladies had prepared. Thanks to those who prepared and served the lunch for the ANZAC Day patriots and their families. The Nagambie RSL sub-branch would like to express their appreciation to their community for their attendance on ANZAC day and for the support of the sale of ANZAC badges and their welfare appeal. In turn the RSL are to be congratulated on organising so much local participation in Nagambie’s community’s Anzac day observances. Thanks to their families and all who supported them on this special day.
Nagambie Primary commemorated Anzac Day
St Joseph’s - Walter, Brock, James, Principal, Maree Findlay.
Anzac day guest speaker. Major Bryan Brown from P&EE Graytown.
From The Collection From the collection at the Nagambie Historical Society these are beautiful embroidered greeting cards sent to the Sullivan family from the servicemen pictured. The bookmark was found in a book and donated to the Historical Society by the Buchanan family.
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Have your say by making a submission
Proposed Budget, Fees & Charges 2022-23 At its Council meeting held on Tuesday 19 April 2022, Council formally considered its proposed 2022-23 Budget, Financial Plan and Fees and Charges and resolved that they be placed on public exhibition for a period The total amount projected to be borrowed as at 30 June 2022 will be $671,163 (loans outstanding 30 June 2022)
The total amount proposed to be borrowed during 2022/23 is $3,787,000
The total amount projected to be redeemed during 2022/23 is $459,603 (principal to be repaid)
The proposed differential general rates to be levied by Council will be determined by multiplying the Capital Improved Value of each category of rateable land by the rate in the dollar as indicated below –
Rating Category CIV
Residential Land Vacant Residential Land Farm Land Commercial/Industrial Vacant Commercial/Industrial Land
Cents in the Dollar 0.0036954 0.0077604 0.0029563 0.0044345 0.0077604
The following annual services charges are proposed to be declared for the collection and disposal of refuse Type of Charge
The projected total amount of borrowings at 30 June 2023 is $3,998,560 (loans outstanding 30 June 2023)
The projected cost of servicing the borrowings during 2022/23 is $133,505 loan interest
Collection and disposal of domestic refuse - 80 litre bins - $403; Collection and disposal of domestic refuse - 120 litre bins - $403 Collection and disposal of domestic refuse – 240 litre bins - $803 Collection and disposal of waste from commercial / industrial premises - 240 Litre bins - $803 Collection and disposal of recyclables (all sized bins) - $191 Service Charge - Tree Management program - $31 Kerbside (80 and 120 litre)/Recycling/Organics - $594 Kerbside (240 litre)/Recycling/Organics - $994
Council invites members of the public to make a written submission on the Proposed Budget, Financial Plan and Fees and Charges 202223. These will be received until 5.00 p.m Monday 23 May 2022. Council encourages submissions through the Online Engagement Hub sharestrathbogie.vic.gov.au, via email to info@ strathbogie.vic.gov.au or in writing addressed to: Chief Executive Officer Strathbogie Shire Council PO Box 177 Euroa, Vic 3666 A person making a submission is entitled to request in their submission that they wish to be heard, or be represented by another person specified in their submission, before a Special Council meeting to be held on Tuesday 7 June 2022 commencing at 4.00 p.m. at the Euroa Community Conference Centre. To adhere to social distancing requirements submitters will be advised of the means of being heard after closure of submissions. The Draft Budget, Financial Plan and Fees and Charges will be considered / adopted at a Special Council meeting to be held on Tuesday 21 June 2022 commencing at 5.00 p.m. at the Euroa Community Conference Centre.
Document Availability Copies of the Draft Budget and Fees and Charges are available for inspection at Council’s office (109A Binney Street, Euroa), and Council’s Customer Service Office (293 High Street, Nagambie),) until Monday 23 May 2022. Alternatively, the documents are also available for viewing / downloading from Council’s website at http://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/council/aboutcouncil/public-notices Please note that all written submissions lodged with Council will become public documents and available for inspection by the public in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.
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trathbogie Shire Council’s 2022/23 Draft Budget includes funding for 12 projects that were pitched by the community through Council’s innovative Pitch my Project initiative.
It is the second year Strathbogie Shire Council has run the Pitch my Project initiative, which Mayor Cr Laura Binks, says ensures Council is funding the projects and works that matter to its community. “We’re now calling on the community to have its say on the 2022/23 Draft Budget,” Cr Binks said. “This is a significant document for our community as it sets our fees and charges for the next year, along with our capital works program and the money we will spend on community services and resources to deliver these services. “We’re excited this year’s Draft Budget includes funding for about $360,000 of projects through our Pitch my Project initiative. “You may remember we launched our Pitch
my Project program early this year to ensure meaningful community input into the development of our draft budget.” This year’s 2022/23 Draft Budget provides for operating expenditure of $31.91 million on services. This includes $7.174 million to roads, drains, bridges, and footpaths, $402,500 to sustainability initiatives, $1.241 million to parks and reserves and $2.342 million to planning. Operating expenditure is also used to fund important services such as libraries, maternal and child health, swimming pools and arts and culture. This year’s Draft Budget provides $15 million capital works program, together with $9.8 million carried forward from 2021/22. This includes $7.45 million in roads, $1.2 million for bridges and culverts, $1.31 million for pedestrian bridges and footpaths, $2.807 million for recreation, leisure and community facilities and $2.145 million for parks, open spaces and streetscapes. The capital works program includes projects such as the completion of the Nagambie
Foreshore Walk, rehabilitation of the Violet Town Landfill, sealing of Habel Rd in Nagambie, aquatic facility upgrades, information technology improvements, options development for the future of Kirwans Bridge, streetscape improvements and an upgrade to Strathbogie Recreation Reserve pavilion. “In preparing the 2022-2023 Budget, Council has considered many factors to try and balance community expectations and benefits with financial responsibilities,” Cr Binks said. “We have worked to minimise rate increases and have prepared the Budget based on a 1.75 per cent increase in the average rate per property, which is in line with the State Government’s ‘Fair Go Rates’ legislation.” Cr Binks reminded residents that rate outcomes for individual properties would vary, depending on how that property’s valuation has changed when compared to the average increase. Waste collection and disposal charges will rise by three per cent, with costs impacted by increases in both the State Government landfill levy of 19 per cent and increases in fuel prices which are a major input into Council’s waste collection contracts. ______________________________________
The Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Goulburn Valley Libraries. After the wildly successful Live & Local in 2021, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to Goulburn Valley Libraries in 2022 to bring the best of the Festival direct to you. One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events from Sydney to Goulburn Valley Libraries’ branches throughout our network on Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May. Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage.
Council is now seeking feedback on the 2022/23 Draft Budget. The community encouraged to make a submission via:
Bring your lunch, or drinks and snacks, and settle in for Live & Local 2022. Join Barrie Cassidy and Fran Kelly as they discuss Election 2022, hear Art Spiegleman in discussion with Morris Gleitzman about his masterpiece MAUS, or sit in with Michelle de Kretser and Christos Tsiolkas as they discus their latest releases.
Visiting us online share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Please see following page for details relating to speakers and topics as well as which Library will be hosting each session.
Writing to us at PO Box 177, Euroa VIC 3666 Emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au. Submissions close at 9am on Monday, May 23, 2022.
All sessions are free, but bookings are preferred. Please email programs@gvlrc.vic.gov.au specifying which sessions you are attending, or phone 1300 374 765. As always, you can book when you visit your local branch. To find out what’s on during The Sydney Writers’ Festival at Goulburn Valley Libraries go to: www.gvlibraries.com.au/events
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Sydney Writers’ Festival
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Art Spiegelman For more than 50 years, Art Spiegelman has defined and redefined the world of visual storytelling. Appearing live via video, he reflects on his Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece MAUS, censorship and prejudice, with host Morris Gleitzman. Cobram Euroa Nagambie Nathalia Numurkah Tatura Shepparton Michelle de Kretser & Christos Tsiolkas Two of the biggest names in Australian literature, Michelle de Kretser (Scary Monsters) and Christos Tsiolkas (7 1/2) come together to discuss their latest books with Roanna Gonsalves. Cobram Euroa Nathalia Tatura Shepparton Steve Toltz: Here Goes Nothing Booker-shortlisted author Steve Toltz discusses his highly anticipated new novel, Here Goes Nothing, live via video with acclaimed author of The Believer, Sarah Krasnostein Cobram Euroa Shepparton But Not Forgotten Listen to this remembrance of writers past, including Jackie Huggins on bell hooks; Sarah Krasnostein on Joan Didion; Melissa Lucashenko on Keri Hulme; and others. Hosted by Susan Wyndham. Cobram Euroa Mooroopna Shepparton Violet Town Barrie Cassidy & Friends: Election 2022 The only thing more essential for election 2022 than a sausage in a bread roll is this panel featuring Barrie Cassidy, Fran Kelly and Niki Savva Euroa Mooroopna Nagambie Nathalia Numurkah Shepparton Violet Town Derecka Purnell: Becoming Abolitionists Lawyer, organiser and writer Derecka Purnell (Becoming Abolitionists) speaks about abolition as a commitment to finding different answers to the problem of harm in society. Euroa Mooroopna Shepparton
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Where Angels Fear to Tread Hannah Marshall, Chris Masters and Kate McClymont choose their words carefully with Erik Jensen to explore why Australia’s defamation laws are the harshest in the world, and what impact this has on good public discourse. Shepparton Liane Moriarty & Caroline Overington International phenomenon Liane Moriarty discusses her new Novel Apples Never Fall and the art of suspense-driven fiction with Literary Editor of The Australian Caroline Overington (The Cuckoo’s Cry). Shepparton
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58 Blayney Lane, Nagambie
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Sale: $375,000
This 385m2 block is part of a four lot subdivision, it is clear, vacant and ready to build on. With vehicle access from Blayney lane and a private walk through to Blayney Reserve. The property is in a quiet location yet a stones through from all the action of the Main Street of Nagambie. Take a closer look at this block as it sits in a very unique location and perfect for the astute purchaser.
54 Blayney Lane, Nagambie
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The complete package Concealed at the Lake end of Blayney Lane is this amazing property. The block is a huge 1,324m2 with a frontage of 25m which overlooks the tree lined creek and is only 400m to the beautiful Lake Nagambie. The spacious three bedroom, two bathroom, brick veneer home has a delightful feel and ready to move straight in. The charming country style kitchen adjoins the dining area and flows into the central lounge with wood heater and split system for heating and cooling. A real feature is the north facing sunroom which double's as a home office, perfect for the work from home movement. The enormous shed 6m x 20m is located at the rear of the block giving loads of space for parking and garden. Currently used as an airbnb for $400 per night, this property is an absolute gem and having huge potential to extend, develop or just enjoy the space on this 1,324m2 block in an A1 location.
Mark Boyer
0418 941 628
Nagambie, Vic
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Nagambie, Vic
54 Baxters Road, Goulburn Weir
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New Home - Jetty - Boat Ramp - 2954m2 block
In the quiet cul de sac of Baxters Road Goulburn Weir you find this unique opportunity. Situated on an enormous 2954m2 block with a water frontage of 60 meters is a four year old quality built three bedroom brick veneer home. The home is fitted out with quality throughout with stone bench tops, 900mm inverter cooktop, two spacious bathrooms, powder room, ducted heating and cooling and double glazed windows. The 180 degrees water views from the open plan kitchen, dining, living areas, the master bedroom and second bedroom are superb. With its own licensed boat ramp giving easy access to the many water activities of the Goulburn Weir from heading out to the dedicated ski area, cruise into Nagambie township or continue the Goulburn
Lot 15 Gold Diggers Road, Bailieston
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Bush Block of 14.9 Acres
Sale: $275,000
This undulating bush block is scattered with historic grass trees and located on Gold Diggers Road. The property has some basic outbuildings and is a perfect getaway property 12 km North-West of Nagambie. Bring the caravan or the swag and camp out on your very own slice of bush land.
Mark Boyer
0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic
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Let’s clean up politics Whatever differences we may have over various political issues, the one thing that unites us all is our dislike of corruption and rorts in politics. That is, it unites everyone except our current crop of politicians, who are not particularly interested in stamping it out. If elected, one of my highest priorities will be to get rid of the rorting that has infected Canberra, at the expense of the needs of our communities. Because you’ve all been getting spam text and emails from politicians, one topical example is the harvesting of voter data. For example, there is a cosy arrangement where Liberal MPs use taxpayer money to pay a company owned by the Liberal Party (Parakeelia) to help collect data about you, and then use that data to send you spam texts and emails. This was first widely reported in 2016, is not denied by the Liberals, and has been found not to breach any rules. The system of political donations also encourages unethical behaviour. The worst example is probably when mining magnate Gina Rinehart handed Barnaby Joyce a cheque for $40,000 at the 2017 National Agriculture Day awards, for ‘services to agriculture’. It was an act so brazen it was hard to tell whether it was some kind of weird joke. Unfortunately not. Barnaby was forced to hand it back, but we have now reached the point where billionaires can publicly present cheques to politicians they are close friends with, and the public are no longer shocked or surprised. Through their connections to the union movement, Labor is no better. Despite recent encouraging words, they are also reluctant to make meaningful change in this area. I want to end this sort of behaviour in Canberra. We deserve better than politicians putting the interests of party donors ahead of our communities. Let’s bring honesty and integrity back to politics. If elected, I will work hard to help establish a national integrity commission to stamp out the rorts and corruption. It’s time for change.
Medical Receptionist You are invited to join Nagambie Medical Centre as a receptionist if you are an enthusiastic, bright, and dynamic person who wants to thrive and make positive changes in the lives of the local community. Key responsibilities will include general medical receptionist duties. Job Type: Casual Medical Receptionist Training and induction will be provided to new staff. Shifts: Between 08:30am – 05:30pm, Monday to Friday. We are closed on Weekends and Public Holidays. Please forward your cover letter and resume to: practicemanager@ nagambiemc.com.au Or post to 20 Church Street, Nagambie VIC 3608. Please do not hesitate to contact us if got any questions."
Lake Change When Mark Boyer, owner of Ray White Nagambie talks to his clients about placing ads in the local Community Voice newspaper, he is often met with some push back with people saying that sellers are looking to find that Melbourne buyer. “I’ve found that over the years a lot of buyers come from family and friends of Nagambie Locals who read the community news religiously,” said Mark. New property owner, Cherylann O’Brien wrote to the Community Voice to share her experience.
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ur dream became a reality when my husband picked up the local paper and saw a photo of what he refers to as an American Style Barn to a ‘Shed’ but this was no ordinary so-called ‘Shed’ it is the ‘Shed’ that will change our live forever. From ‘suburbia to simplicity’, we’re leaving the creek that runs through Templestowe Lower for the lake that surrounds the beautiful picturesque Lake Nagambie. Tim and I first discovered Nagambie when we went to our 1st Winnebago (now known as Aveda) Club Christmas Party after becoming members when we purchased a Motor Home in 2012. The venue was Nagambie Lakes Caravan & Leisure Park. We immediately fell in love with Lake Nagambie, a small town with a population of just under 2000 in country Victoria only 90 minutes from Melbourne, when we saw the beautiful lake that surrounds the town and discovered the people are just as beautiful as the township itself. Wanting to spend every weekend here, public holidays and school holidays we bought a permanent site at the Park and finally an old house in the town’s centre that we were previously going to renovate when my 9 inch heels started to get stuck in the floor boards in all of the rooms. However, we came to the conclusion only recently that there is too much work to be done so we have made the decision to demolish the house and build two townhouses side by side in a style that reflects ‘life by the lake’. We want to create the look and feel of warm sunny days with cool soft breezes using Colorbond cladding in a crisp, clean white colour and dark blue Colorbond roofs as the two colours are a lovely contrast. We currently have a Motor Home at the rear of the property which we use to sleep in as it’s a bit more up to date in comparison to the house. We use the house for family and friends to come and stay when we perform as Tim and I or should I say ‘Rod’ are singers calling ourselves ‘Rod and Gaga’. Tim was in a band for many years but I am only new to it all in comparison to Tim having only sung for 3 years myself. We started singing here in Nagambie and surrounding country towns after Tim and I were tie breakers at the local Karaoke held by ‘Big Kev’ who sings with us when he doesn’t have other gigs, in the style of Roy Orbison. We laugh every time someone calls us Rod & Gaga as we have a joke amongst ourselves and our friends, that ‘we are famous in Nagambie!’ (regardless of the small population compared to Melbourne) I honestly think there are some people who don’t know our names or think they’re our real names! (I’ve got the giggles just typing this). It was a really hot summer day in February this year, Tim and I were in the Studio in Nagambie rehearsing and he said in a monotone voice, “I found a house I’d like to buy”.
Saturday 30th April 8:00am - 1:30pm
31 McGregor Ave Nagambie Lots of Bargains Home decor/Linen/Books & more No early birds please
I stopped in my tracks as Tim doesn’t care about houses, ‘They’re a roof over your head!’ has always been Tim’s definition of a house believing them to be the only reason they’re considered one of life’s necessities! I asked how he found out about it, he replied, “The local paper”. I had collected the Nagambie Community Voice the previous week as I always do on my way out of the local IGA supermarket in Nagambie, which is literally across the road from our house. Regardless of the fact that I may have collected the local paper the previous day, I still look in the box that is situated by the front doors (more visible as you exit the store) every time I leave the
supermarket. It has become almost a ritual if you like for me as I feel a certain sense of excitement when I see a different photo on the front page knowing it’s a new issue. I threw the paper on the coffee table as I always do when I walk through the house with my shopping and plonk it on kitchen table huffing and puffing as I’m always the last customer in the supermarket as I keep thinking throughout the day light hours, “I must pick up such and such” (whatever we’re in need of) my immediate following thought every time I run out of something is ‘not to worry about it until later, I’ve got all day!’ Closing time soon sneaks up on me though, every night! I love reading the local paper. It's a real treat for me. I sit down away from the computer that I use every day for what seems like the majority of the day working for our roofing company based in the Melbourne suburb of Templestowe Lower 40 minutes travel from the CBD. It’s so nice not having to press buttons to find out information, it’s all there in front of you. I love reading about the community and its people (it’s a real bonus if I know them!) It really is the best way to find out what’s going on in this little township. I can’t begin to imagine what the elderly members of the community which form a large part of this community would do without it? I’m certain the retired members of this community must look forward to each new edition and really enjoy reading about what the people in their home town are doing and be especially interested when recognising someone they know in a photograph, whether it be a neighbour or a friend or a familiar face they’ve seen in town not knowing their origins etc. For ourselves alone, we love the paper for the same reason so I’m sure the paper appeals to all ages. Most importantly a local paper is not only a way of sharing stories with each other about a day in our life, an experience or in this instance a change of life. The paper also serves as a directory for the trades and services the town provides. Ourselves, not originating from Nagambie or currently living here it is the quickest source of information in reference to real estate when wanting to know what properties are for sale in the town. It’s so easy to unfold the paper and have all the photos of the properties for sale in the real estate section of the paper right in front of you! If you like the picture as much as what Tim did, you never know! The rest is history. Having a local paper in a township forms a community as people find out what other people in that community are doing, in effect they share their lives with us and that keeps the community together as it forms a community, without that sort of leadership if you like, in my opinion the community would disband. In effect, a newspaper dedicated to a particular town is integral in my opinion. People don’t want to constantly have to find information themselves; they want it to come to them sometimes. A community newspaper makes for a kind and caring community one that is prevalent in this little community. The Nagambie Community Voice is appropriately named, it is ‘the voice’ of the community, without it there wouldn’t be a voice. I couldn’t have cared whether the house Tim wanted to buy was a tent as long as it was in Nagambie! I asked Tim what was so special about this house that could possibly ever take him away from his fear of letting go of the bright lights. He said, “You want to see the ‘Shed’, it's an eight car garage, it’s even got a hoist!” I excitedly asked, “What’s the house like?” not giving a hoot about the ‘Shed’ but knew that it was going to be my saviour in making our dream come true, in that we would relocate from Melbourne to Nagambie much sooner than we thought, September in fact! I have always loved period style homes but would live in any house in a place that is the only place that has ever felt like home not knowing where I wanted to live until we found Lake Nagambie. The house is the most modern house we’ve ever lived in, having been built about 10 years ago. I never thought I would change my beloved Laura Ashley style decor as it is in Melbourne for a simpler style of decor. I’ve decided, given the style of the house, the white interiors throughout other than the bedrooms each having a feature wall painted in a
different earth tone colour in each one of the rooms, that simple interior decorating in simple colours would complement the house and give it a relaxed easy living feel. My only fear lies within the question I keep asking myself, “Will we have enough furniture to fill the house?” as we’ve never lived in one this size. It will be so much easier than organising accommodation for family and friends when we have a gig (some parking caravans in the back garden and pitching tents when we have important celebrations) the house is walking distance to the lake and the centre of town. We have our own little lake in the back garden with the pool and I will really have to plan my day to make the supermarket before closing time along with the pharmacy Saturday mornings if we’ve got a gig that night and I’ve run out of makeup! Oh, I almost forgot Red Wine! There’s a plan B if I don’t make IGA, thank goodness for the bottle shop! The house has everything, there’s nothing more to do. I hope Tim slows down enough to ‘smell the roses’ at the front entrance to the house. A very close friend told me once, “There are no rehearsals in life.” To be honest I didn’t truly appreciate what he said. Today I appreciate what he said more and more as I become older. ‘Life is not a rehearsal, this is it! Your life is now!” We have to make the most of every day. I thank my lucky stars that the edition of the local paper wasn’t the one I may have missed, although it’s extremely rare for me to miss a local paper. I have done so on occasions if we’ve got a lot of gigs close together or the roofing company is even busier than it already is. If it weren’t for Tim reading the local paper, our ‘dream’ home would be just that, only a dream as we had never intended to buy another house in Nagambie. We had the Auction for Tim’s investment property in Bayswater last weekend in the rain and the cold, the property comprised of a couple of old units the land only being of any value, fortunately it went above the reserve. Try to ‘sell before you buy', it’s very stressful when you have a deadline, you may be forced to sell below the property’s value, worse still have to look at bridging finance. As it turned out we had two heads on the property which is every vendor’s best case scenario at an Auction! It was obviously meant to be! Thank you Keely Woosnam, Michelle Salan and Mark Boyer of Ray White Nagambie for your outstanding service in convincing Tim to purchase the property. We have begun to do the packing from Melbourne and the old house in Nagambie and the motorhome. I’m looking forward to having everything in one house compared to three. Although we’ll still have the roofing company there will be a little more time to smell the roses in Lake Nagambie, our ‘Touch of Paradise’. Written by Cherylann O’Brien Cherylann O’Brien | Manager Timothy J O’Brien | Managing Director TRIPLUX MAINTENANCE PTY LTD Roofing Guttering & Leak Specialists
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Cellar Door Supervisor $60,000 - $65,000 With the expansion of our team we have a wonderful opportunity to employ a Full Time Cellar Door Supervisor to assist our Cellar Door Manager and team. This position is aimed at someone who will jump in with both feet, who excels in customer service, has a solid foundation in wine and who has a thirst to learn more. The role is hands on and includes conducting cellar door tastings, leading wine blending workshops, managing bookings, opening and closing cellar door, stock management, and assisting in administrative tasks. At Tahbilk, you will get an in-depth insight behind the scenes, and gain comprehensive knowledge in the wine industry, with close links with the winemakers and wider Tahbilk team.
You can expect from us: • • • •
Opportunities to be involved in several areas, including leading experiences and winery tours Training opportunities to further develop your skills to benefit your ongoing career in wine and management A dedicated team from which to draw knowledge and support Staff wine discounts
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A bright, warm, and focused personality Ability to quickly build a rapport with customers, share the stories of Tahbilk, and create an experience that resonates with our customers Passion for and strong knowledge of wine and/ or willingness to learn A brand ambassador that will champion Tahbilk wines and the environmental work we do Excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team WSET Level 1 desirable but not essential Responsible Service of Alcohol qualification Previous experience in leading hospitality or cellar door sales teams desirable Ability to work unsupervised and selfmotivated Availability to work Weekdays, one weekend day and public holidays
Intermediate use of Microsoft Office would be an advantage but not essential. Own transport will be required. If you enjoy talking about wine, creating memorable experiences and proud to be associated with a company that cares for its people, product and environment, this may be the position for you. Prospective candidates are required to undergo an online psychometric assessment. The Tahbilk Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all federal and state laws. To apply, please send your resume with a brief cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit for Tahbilk to Pauline Psaila, ppsaila@tahbilk.com.au
Your community, your CFA CFA is a volunteer-based organisation that works to protect the lives and properties of millions of Victorians. CFA has 54,000 members working in over 1,200 brigades across Victoria, ranging from small rural towns to outer metropolitan suburbs. Callouts at brigades can vary between one and 1,000 each year. Volunteers undertake a range of tasks such as fighting fires, road rescues, emergency medical response, fundraising, marketing and community education and engagement. CFA Volunteers work together to connect with and help others in the communities in which we live and work.
Media, promotion and publicity
Check out the information below about the different volunteer role types. If you’re interested you can complete a checklist to proceed to the Expression of Interest stage.
Coordination of brigade meetings and representation of brigade in group meetings Junior leaders
Volunteering Options Firefighters (Operational Volunteers) Firefighters (operational volunteers) respond to fire, road accidents and other incidents where risks are posed to life and/or property. Operational roles may also involve management of vegetation, fire equipment or assisting other emergency agencies.
Brigade training and equipment maintenance Brigade health and safety management Community education and preparedness
Non-operational volunteers also attend brigade meetings and other brigade events. Junior Volunteers CFA's Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) provides safe, enjoyable and fun activities for young people aged 11 to 15 years to help them become good fire safe citizens, develop and grow. Activities can include: •
Practical firefighting drills
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Fundraising
Live or work close enough to be able to get to the brigade and the incident in a safe and timely manner. Some brigades allow flexible options such as seasonal or surge volunteering – check with your desired brigade directly.
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Brigade competitions and CFA Championships
Attend regular training sessions, brigade meetings and other brigade events
All activities are supervised by a minimum of two Junior Leaders (adult volunteer brigade members) who hold a Working with Children Check.
Operational volunteers must: •
Administration, logistical and financial support
Complete General Firefighter (GFF) training before attending incidents, which can take up to six months
Many operational volunteers also undertake nonoperational roles. Support Volunteers (Non-Operational) Support (non-operational) roles do not fight fires directly yet provide vital support to brigades. Non-operational roles may vary between brigades but commonly include: Relationships, engagement and education across local communities Coordination of fundraising, campaigns, events and activities
Expression of Interest Important information If you live or work in a CFA response area you can apply to join. If you are unsure, you will be able to search for your address when you proceed to the Expression of Interest. Your application may be placed on a waiting list if the brigade is currently not recruiting or only recruiting for certain roles.
A brigade representative will contact you to discuss your application in greater detail before joining. Depending on the time of year, this may take up to a few weeks. As part of the application process, you will be required to undertake police and medical checks. If you are under 18 years old, you will be required to provide contact details for your parent/ guardian/carer. CFA will make contact with your parent/guardian/carer regarding this expression of interest. All CFA members 12 and over are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in CFA activities outside of their normal place of residence under the direction of the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Contact your local CFA for more information about the different volunteer role types. CFA Nagambie Allen Treble 0408 660 072 nagambiefirebrigade@outlook.com CFA Avenel David Keamy 0428 105 745 davidpk@bigpond.com CFA Baileston Travis Jennings 0409 858 527 taj.electrical@hotmail.com CFA Wahring Trevor Cubbin 0438 458 904 trevor.cubbin@bigpond.com CFA Wirrate Hamish Fletcher 0458 233 266 hamishfletcher422@hotmail.com
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Eat the Seasons By Cass Groves
Last fortnight, I talked a bit about preserving the glut of fruit and veg that are in their prime in autumn, and looked at pickling as a preservation method. Another traditional way to preserve all kinds of foods, which has gained popularity in recent years, is fermentation.
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There’s plenty of evidence around to support the idea that fermented foods help to improve your gut health, as well as being tasty. I know I was a little uncertain about the whole ‘fermented foods’ thing before I tried making them; they’re not part of the traditional food culture for many of us, and the thought of eating something that’s been sitting out on your kitchen bench for days (or weeks!) can be a little intimidating, but fermented foods are both safe and good for you! A great place to start if you’re new to fermenting is sauerkraut. Many of us will have eaten bottled sauerkraut from the supermarket, but homemade sauerkraut is so much better - it’s crunchy and zingy, and has a lovely bright taste to it. And the good news is that it’s super easy to make, doesn’t require any fancy equipment, and it’s very low cost, particularly when cabbage is in season as it is now. Because fermentation relies on the proliferation of microbes, you don’t want to have any bad ones hanging around, so make sure you sterilise your equipment before you start! This recipe will make about a litre of sauerkraut. If you have a really big jar, you can put it all in the one jar, or you can pack it into a number of smaller jars.
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1 kg cabbage, finely shredded with a knife or mandoline 25g salt 3 teaspoons of caraway seed 10 juniper berries
Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Sprinkle it with the salt, and then massage the salt through the cabbage. You’ll notice that liquid will start to form. Cover the bowl lightly with a tea towel, and set it aside for 30 minutes, which will allow the salt to draw more water out of the cabbage. Sprinkle on the spices and mix well. Next you need to pack the cabbage into the jars. The easiest way to do this is with your hands, but
make sure they’re clean! As you put the handfuls of cabbage into each jar, press down and pound the cabbage after every handful using a wooden spoon. You’ll see more liquid coming out of the cabbage - this is the brine in which your sauerkraut will ferment. Once all of the cabbage is packed in, you’re ready to ferment. It’s essential that the cabbage remains submerged under the brine - you can use glass pebbles, a folded cabbage leaf, or pickle weights created specifically for this purpose. Now you can close the lid on the jars. Leave your jars somewhere with a stable temperature, and out of direct sunlight. In warmer weather, fermentation will be faster than in colder weather. You’ll need to ‘burp’ your sauerkraut each day, by releasing the lid to let out some of the pressure. Your sauerkraut can be tasted after two to three days of fermenting, but if you leave it longer you’ll get a more flavoursome product. Everyone’s tastebuds are different, so have a bit of a taste test every few days. Once you like the flavour, you can stop the fermentation by popping the jars in the fridge. There are many traditional fermented foods for you to try, if you find you enjoy preparing and eating your sauerkraut. If you’re going to be doing lots of pickling and fermenting, you might want to invest in some pickle weights, such as the ones pictured below, which are made by local artist Sandra Bowkett. You can find Sandra at the Tallarook Farmers Market on the first Sunday of every month. Happy fermenting! Cass (Instagram - @LangiBillinFarm) ________________________________________ Nagambie Farmers Market @ Tahbilk Winery Sunday, April 24, 10am-2pm Tallarook Farmers Market - Sunday, May 1, 8.30am-12.30pm
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2022/23 Draft Budget endorsed Council is calling for submissions on the 2022/23 Draft Budget after it was endorsed by Councillors at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 April 2022. This year’s 2022/23 Draft Budget provides for operating expenditure of $31.91 million on services. This includes $7.174 million to roads, drains, bridges, and footpaths, $402,500 to sustainability initiatives, $1.241 million to parks and reserves and $2.342 million to planning. Operating expenditure is also used to fund important services such as libraries, maternal and child health, swimming pools and arts and culture. This year’s Draft Budget provides $15 million capital works program, together with $9.8 million carried forward from 2021/22. This includes $7.45 million in roads, $1.2 million for bridges and culverts, $1.31 million for pedestrian bridges and footpaths, $2.807 million for recreation, leisure and community facilities and $2.145 million for parks, open spaces and streetscapes. Council is now seeking feedback on the 2022/23 Draft Budget. The community encouraged to make a submission via: •
Visiting: share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
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Writing to us: PO Box 177, Euroa VIC 3666
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Emailing: info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Submissions close at 9am on Monday, May 23, 2022.
Draft Asset Plan Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting community feedback on its Draft Asset Plan which was endorsed by Councillors at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 April 2022. The plan outlines how assets are managed in the municipality, including maintenance, renewal, acquisition, expansion, and decommissioning. Under the Victorian Local Government Act 2020, Council must produce and maintain a 10-year asset plan. A copy of the Draft Asset Plan can be viewed online at www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au or at any of Council’s customer service centres in Euroa and Nagambie. The feedback period will run from April 20 to May 31 and feedback can be provided via: •
Online submission at www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au
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In person at our Customer Service Centres in Euroa and Nagambie
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Emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
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Writing to PO Box 177, Euroa, Vic, 3666.
The draft plan has been split into five main areas with corporate and community actions for each target area. The areas are: • • • • •
Protecting our natural environment Reducing our emissions Our climate resilient community Moving sustainably Advocating for change
Overall, there are 50 actions, of which implementation is expected to start in 2022/23. Feedback is open for six weeks, from Tuesday, April 26 to 5pm on Tuesday, June 7. To have your say go to www.share.strathbogie.vic. gov.au Copies of the draft plan are also available at Council’s offices in Euroa and Strathbogie and feedback can also be provided in writing and posting to PO Box 177, Euroa VIC 3666.
Resale Shops Councillors have endorsed a feasibility study which recommends the creation of a Resale Shop at the Nagambie Resource Recovery Centre. Based on community feedback, accessibility, site infrastructure, material input and operational costs, Nagambie was recommended as the site to introduce Council’s first Resale Shop. There is an expected cost of around $105,000 to upgrade the site with appropriate infrastructure, which means Council will now be required to seek funding to establish the Resale Shop. More information will be announced on the progress when Council is able to access funding to upgrade the site.
Tender Opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: •
Seeking supplier to supply used Wheel Loader of 10.9 T Minimum Operating Mass (contract number 21/22-03). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Friday, May 6, 2022.
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Design and Installation of Chlorination Systems for 4 Municipal Outdoor Pools (contract number 21/22-07). We’re looking for tenders from suitable qualified organisations to execute the design and installation of chlorination systems at Council’s 4 outdoor swimming pools. Tenders close at 4pm on Friday, April 29, 2022.
Work with us
Community feedback will be incorporated into the final version of the plan to be adopted by Council before 30 June 2022.
We’re on the hunt for talented people to join our team. We’re now recruiting for: Senior Engineer
Climate Change Action Plan
For more information on these roles, along with a position description, visit our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and click on the jobs button on the home page.
Share information on our project, topics on Since declaring a Climate Emergency, Council has been working with its community to prioritise and set mitigation, adaptation and resilience actions. Through this process it has developed a Draft Climate Change Action Plan that is now open for public feedback.
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New Clinical Health School facilities for Greater Shepparton A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $19.5 million to build Clinical Health School facilities for Greater Shepparton. Minister for Regional Education, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said along with investment by La Trobe University and Goulburn Valley Health, the $26.5 million project will deliver dedicated education and training facilities to future proof northern Victoria’s health care workforce. “The Clinical Health School will future proof Goulburn Valley and Northern Victoria’s health care workforce,” Minister McKenzie said. “La Trobe University and Goulburn Valley Health will now have dedicated training facilities to train students in nursing, midwifery and allied health to address the medium and long-term workforce needs of the region.” “Our investment will improve the health care outcomes for people across Australia, but particularly in northern Victoria. “There will be amazing career opportunities for future graduates who choose to train at this incredible facility when it opens. “By contrast, Labor has no plan or vision for regional centres like Greater Shepparton. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese can barely bring himself to mention the word ‘region’.” Professor John Dewar AO, Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University, said the University is
delighted to be collaborating with Goulburn Valley Health and the Government to establish a Clinical Health School in Shepparton, which will substantially increase the number of nursing and midwifery and allied health students undertaking their studies and training in the region.
The $2 billion Regional Accelerator Program is part of an unprecedented $21 billion investment in our regions and infrastructure across the nation unveiled through the 2022-23 Federal Budget to make our nation wealthier and
stronger, create tens of thousands of regional jobs and drive our economic growth.
“The Clinical Health School will create career opportunities for the future health workforce through quality education and learning experiences, and develop the capability of existing clinicians through postgraduate study,” Mr Dewar said. Matt Sharp, Chief Executive Goulburn Valley Health, said that the pressures of healthcare demand a workforce profile of clinicians who continually advance their knowledge and skills. “The purpose-built Clinical Health School will enable us to offer flexible nursing, midwifery and allied health education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It will be delivered through a combination of on-site teaching, integrated learning experiences with expert clinicians and technologically enabled student experiences that simulate clinical environments reflective of contemporary practice,” Mr Sharp said. “The Clinical Health School will enhance the strong collaboration already in place between La Trobe University and Goulburn Valley Health to provide increased opportunities for young people across the area to pursue a career in health and undertake the study locally. “It will help us to address workforce shortages experienced in the nursing, midwifery and allied health care professions not only for GV Health but across the region as well.”
Feasibility study recommends one resale shop; Council moves to seek funding A recently concluded feasibility study looking into introducing resale shops at Council’s Resource Recovery Centre’s (RRC) recommends the initial introduction of one shop at Nagambie RRC. The feasibility study began in mid-2021 when Council received a $10,000 grant from Sustainability Victoria. JustWaste Consulting was appointed by Council to conduct the study, with the final report recently being received. The report highlighted the following recommendations:
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Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the site selected as the most appropriate venue is the Nagambie Resource Recovery Centre.
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“Based on community feedback, accessibility, site infrastructure, material input and operational costs, Nagambie is recommended as the site to introduce Council’s first Resale Shop,” Cr Binks said.
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“There is an expected cost of around $105,000 to upgrade the site with appropriate infrastructure, which means Council will be required to seek funding to establish the Resale Shop.
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“There is the potential to help fund the required infrastructure from the second round of the same grant program in which we received the original feasibility grant funding from Recycling Victoria Councils Fund.
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Due to favourable social, economic and environmental conditions, it is initially recommended to introduce one Resale Shop
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The shop’s most fit-for-purpose management model will be Councilmanaged and staffed;
Council was one of 26 successful projects in the first round of the Recycling Victoria Councils Fund to fund the feasibility study.
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Council could staff the shop with the Transfer Station Operator on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with an additional member hired for Saturday and Sunday operations; and
“The community had the chance to provide its feedback last year for the study which was included and considered in the final reports and recommendations,” Cr Binks said.
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An operational surplus of approximately $20,904 is anticipated to be generated from the savings through waste diversion and
“We saw there was lots of passion to introduce a resale shop, furthering Council’s goal to sustainably manage its natural and built
environment, through further diversion of waste from landfill.
Councillors endorsed the report at the monthly Council Meeting on Tuesday 20 April, 2022.
Cr Binks highlighted another awesome potential outcome if the shop is instated.
This project is supported by the Recycling Victoria Councils Fund, delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.
“Excitingly, any potential operational surplus will allow Council to kickstart a new Sustainability Fund, where community groups in our Shire may be able to apply and fund new green initiatives”
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Have your say on asset management in Strathbogie Shire Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting community feedback on its Draft Asset Plan which outlines how assets are managed in the municipality, including maintenance, renewal, acquisition, expansion, and decommissioning. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor, Cr Laura Binks, said Council managed assets on behalf of the community with a value of more than $283 million.
Dr Jana Pittman’s plea: Don’t Forget Influenza! Australian Olympian turned medical doctor Jana Pittman is taking the fight to infectious disease as the face of a new campaign that urges Australians not to forget influenza or forego protection in the lead up to winter. Following a nasty experience with influenza infection two years ago, the mother of six is helping the Immunisation Foundation of Australia spread the message about the importance of protection through annual vaccination. “Several years ago, we lost my grandmother to influenza and in 2020, during my final year at medical school, I caught influenza and unfortunately passed the infection to my mum,” Dr Pittman said. “That was the first time in eight years that I hadn’t had the flu shot. With everything going on, it just slipped my mind,” she said. Despite years of medical training, Dr Pittman said she underestimated just how sick she would feel with the flu. “I’ve had the common cold plenty of times, but having influenza was very different. It was incredibly scary, and I was close to being admitted to hospital for a high heart rate and low oxygen levels,” she said. “Mum was very sick and to this day has an underlying cough due to the damage it did to her lungs.” Dr Pittman said that with so much focus on
COVID-19 and the booster roll-out, “we can’t forget influenza, which is likely to once again spread as borders reopen and social distancing measures are relaxed”. “I’m booked in for my flu jab, along with my kids and husband. As busy as we all are, this is not the year to forget about influenza.” In 2021 only one-in-four Australians under the age of 65 received their flu shot, despite the national immunisation experts (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) recommending influenza vaccination every year for everyone aged over 6 months. Immunisation Foundation of Australia founder Catherine Hughes said the Don’t Forget Influenza! campaign offered fair and balanced information about influenza and available protections in a candid video series with Dr Pittman. “As Jana and her mum discovered in 2020, influenza has not gone away and can cause serious health issues. We need to prepare for a resurgence of infections by ensuring people are vaccinated ahead of winter,” Ms Hughes said. “Jana is the ideal person to lead our campaign. She’s an inspiring Australian, has enormous credibility as a medical professional and faces relatable challenges as a busy working parent.” Dr Pittman said she was keen to support the Immunisation Foundation of Australia after hearing Catherine detail the stories of young children who had been hospitalised, and even died, as a result of influenza. As she welcomes her newborn twins, Dr Pittman is focused on expanding awareness about influenza prevention, particularly for pregnant women and young children.
“Parents may not be aware, but influenza hospitalises more young children than any other vaccine-preventable disease,” she said. The Federal Government provides the influenza vaccine at no cost to children aged between 6 months and 5 years, as well as to pregnant women. However, in 2021 just 26% of kids in this age group received influenza immunisation.
“This includes 2204km of roads (735km sealed and 1469km unsealed), 125 road bridges, eight foot bridges, 387 buildings and structures, 37km of footpaths, 11 parks and reserves, four aquatic centres, 26 playgrounds and 42 hard courts and bowling greens,” Cr Binks said. She said these assets were used by the community or by Council to provide services to the community. “Over the next 10 years we expect to budget a total of $71.40 million for renewing, improving, and growing our assets,” she said. “We are also projected to allocate about $93.20 million over the same period to operate and maintain our assets. Combined, on average 42 per cent of our total annual expenditure is asset related. “This investment is made so that our assets remain fit-for-purpose, are safe, and support the delivery of services to our community.
“Unfortunately, young children are super spreaders. We cuddle and care for them so closely and personal space is not their thing,” Dr Pittman said.
“It is vital that we are responsible asset managers, so our assets continue to support community outcomes.”
“Vaccination holds the key to protecting children and stopping them from passing influenza to others. The vaccine is free for under-fives, and all parents need to do is book in with their GP.”
Asset management helps Council effectively plan the maintenance, upgrade and renewal of our assets as timely investments save money in the long term.
Dr Pittman said she hoped the Immunisation Foundation of Australia campaign would help more Australians recognise the benefits of strengthening defences against vaccine preventable diseases.
Under the Victorian Local Government Act 2020, Council must produce and maintain a 10- year asset plan. A copy of the Draft Asset Plan can be viewed online at www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or at any of Council’s customer service centres in Euroa and Nagambie.
“National vaccination figures reveal that most Australians missed out on their flu jab last year, but we can turn that around this year,” she said. “The pandemic continues to place incredible pressure on hospitals and frontline care staff. Nobody wants to see an influx of COVID-19 and influenza cases this winter. “While we can’t predict how severe the flu season will be, we can all prepare and protect ourselves through vaccination.” Find out more about the Don’t Forget Influenza! campaign at ifa.org.au/dontforgetinfluenza Campaign video and image assets here
The feedback period will run from April 20 to May 31 and feedback can be provided via: • Online submission at www.share.strathbogie. vic.gov.au • In person at our Customer Service Centres in Euroa and Nagambie • Emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au • Writing to PO Box 177, Euroa, Vic, 3666.
Community feedback will be incorporated into the final version of the plan to be adopted by Council before June 30, 2022.
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Nagambie Primary
Nagambie PRIMARY SCHOOL
Celebrating student achievement I am very fortunate to work in a profession that has so many opportunities to celebrate the achievements of Nagambie’s children. This includes academic, sporting, personal, social and
community achievement. The end of each term is a great time for reflection and there was so much to be proud of from our students.
P Parent E Early E Education P Partnerships
Avenel Primary
PEEP is a community program facilitated by Nagambie Primary School What we value and do … We value and build on what parents do to make the most of daily learning opportunities. The Program focuses on … developing babies and young children’s self-esteem and positive attitudes to learning and their language, literacy, numeracy and physical development We listen … to parents’ and carers’ own experiences. We talk … with parents, carers and families about various aspects of children’s development and life experiences. We share ... Songs, Rhymes, Books, Stories, Play & Conversation
Together we ... sing, talk and play with our children to help develop their listening, talking, later literacy and to strengthen relationships. When we come along we... Meet new people , make new friends, learn new things, share our stories, share our knowledge and listen to each other. We Join in activities and help others to join in too. If you would like to learn more please contact Karen our PEEP Coordinator.
PEEP
PEEP Coordinator: Karen Vraca
Where: Nagambie Primary School - Art Room Phone: 5794 2273 Karen.Vraca@education.vic.gov.au When: Wednesday mornings commencing 4th May Time: 9:15 am - 10:00 am For: Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers, Bubs & Toddlers (0 - 4 years) What we do: Rhymes, songs, moving and dancing along with fun activities.
Newcomers always welcome
Thank you to Maddy Shaw, Project Officer, of the Petaurus Education Group Inc. for inviting our Kids Teaching Kids students to an environmental and cultural activity day at Tahbilk on Tuesday 4th April. Students participated in a round robin of activities led by local landcare groups, Taungurung Elders and the Petaurus Education Group. All activities were hands on and lots of fun! The activities complimented the work students have been doing through their Kids Teaching Kids activities and strengthened their understanding of our diverse environment and culture.
Activities included: • Happy Soils Activity- hosted by Brigitte Brocklesby - (Broken Catchment Landcare Network) • Waterbug activity- hosted by Maddy Shaw (Petaurus Education Group) • Walk and Talk Activity – hosted by Shane and Joanne - (Taungurung Lands and Water Council) • Taxidermy animals, threatened species or Scats and Tracks Activity - Dan and John – (Goulburn Murray Local Landcare Network). Happy holidays to all, have fun and be safe.
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Doug and Diane Proud (03) 5794 1520 We can supply all of your quarry products Specialising in: washed natural river pebbles, concrete, plaster and propaga�ng sands, Seymour toppings, crushed rock and topsoil. Grader, roller, excavators, loaders and �ppers for your earthwork needs.
If you can’t contact Doug or Di Please contact Garnet on 5799 2007 82 Anzac Avenue, Seymour VIC 3660 Ph: 03 5799 2007 All Hours
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5 Selectors Road, Seymour (Cnr Hume & GV Highways) Email: gvrquarry@bigpond.com
33-35 Industrial Cres Nagambie Suppliers of concrete for all your needs - building and construction, farming and the home handyman FOR A QUOTE - RING RON Phone: 5794 2969 Mobile: 0434 336 167 DELIVERING TO NAGAMBIE, AVENEL, MURCHISON, RUSHWORTH, LONGWOOD & SURROUNDING AREAS
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Phone GARY for a free quote on 0429 951 330 Book early to avoid disappointment
Call us today 5792 4332
T.O.W.N. MEETS AT NEW TIME T.O.W.N (Take Off Weight Naturally) you can receive support to lose weight and achieve a healthy goal weight. Our low cost and friendly club will help and encourage you as you take the steps needed to make changes in your lifestyle, to eat sensibly, to exercise and attain and maintain your personal goal weight. We meet at the new time of 1.00 each Wednesday RSL Club 340 High St Nagambie.
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Greetings everyone. At its most recent meeting Council voted in favour of the establishment of a resale shop in Nagambie, to be located at its current Resource Recovery Centre. In July 2021 Council received a $10,000 grant from Sustainability Victoria through the Recycling Victoria Councils Fund to conduct a Feasibility Study into the introduction of a resale shop at one or more of our Resource Recovery Centres. To determine the best management model, fifteen community groups and charity organisations within the Shire were contacted to gauge their interest in managing or co-managing a potential resale shop. Three management models were considered. • • •
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Most groups responded to this gauging of interest, however, multiple barriers presented themselves
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for each, or any of these groups to commit to managing or co-managing these sites. These issues ranged from, age of group members, availability of members during normal business hours and the lack of members amongst the smaller groups. Therefore, it was recommended that a council-run management system would be the most suitable. The “Share Strathbogie” communications consultation was very well received by the community. In terms of total engagement, this consultation ranked as the second highest for participation rate since this community consultation platform was launched. A total of 368 individual visitors went to the site and 143 contributions provided firsthand feedback. This information has been extremely valuable for the feasibility assessment. Key statistics: •
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91% of respondents were ‘very likely’ or ‘extremely likely’ to support Council in opening one or more resale shops. • 69% of respondents wanted a hybrid management model • 58% of respondents wanted a Resale Shop at both selected sites. 16% selected just at Euroa 26% selected just at Nagambie
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Respondents most supported that any surplus funds generated from the Resale Shop were to be made available for grants and funding opportunities for community groups within the Shire Garden equipment, furniture and building materials were the most selected material type.
Council staff will submit a grant application through the Recycling Victoria Council Fund Round 2: Stream 2 – Implementation, to fund this project. Total funding available for this grant is between $80,000 and $250,000 for individual Councils, with a co-contribution of 2:1 for small Councils (up to 100% in kind). Establishing a resale shop has the potential to create direct and indirect economic benefits for Council and our community. Resale shops can create local employment opportunities, income for community groups and resident ‘up cyclers’, whilst also providing access to pre-loved household goods at affordable rates. This project was discussed and workshopped with our neighbouring Councils during our regular meetings as part of the Goulburn Valley Waste &
Resource Recovery Group (GVWRRG). A resale shop in Strathbogie will bring our service provision in the waste area in line with all other member Councils within the GVWRRG. The cost-effectiveness of operating a resale shop at Nagambie and the higher level of community engagement and support stemming from Nagambie, forms as the most feasible location for an initial resale shop. Well done to our residents for showing interest and participating in such an important issue. Should our application for a grant be successful, an appropriate shed including a concrete slab, utilities connections, fit out and security upgrade will be undertaken. Here’s hoping. Until next issue, stay safe. Reg Dickinson
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Local Sport Update Nagambie Men’s Golf April 17th Easter Sunday was a Par event at the Nagambie golf club with 30 players enjoying plenty of sunshine across the extended weekend. The course was busy with green fee players as well as visitors from Ranfurlie joining the competition. The winning score for the day was Troy Clonan with a season best so far +7, Troy put together a faultless round of golf that will most likely make it onto the best card of the year board for Par. Runner up was everyone's favourite Alan 'Angry' Anderson having a day out and showing some form with a few big events just around the corner Anderson finished +4, third went to Alby Seenan with a gritty +3 and Greg Whiteman completed his best round in some time with a red hot closing six holes for +2. The nearest the pin prizes were hard to get with only two of four achieved, Alby Seenan smashing his way onto the 3rd and Greg Whiteman going oh so close on the 13th. Next week's golf will be a stableford event with B. Leviston on office duty and M. Mensfeld in the bar.
Chicken Run Results April 14th. There were 33 players and the winner was Sam Villinger with 22 pts and runner up Alby Seenan on a C/B. There was only one N/P winner on the 8th , Sam.
Apri 20th Only 6 players turned out for a game of Stableford , and the conditions on the coarse were amazing after all the rain we had for the prior two days. The winner was Moz Fowler with 30 pts. 9 hole winner was Jane Bow with 17 pts. 18 hole balls went to Moz 30 pts. and Jane 27 pts. 9 hole balls went to Jane 17 pts. and Moz 14 pts. on a C/B from Karyn Thompson. Moz also took out the only N/P winner on the 3rd.
Avenel Bowls - April 20th The winner of the Mixed 100 Up for season 2021/22 is Geoff Hateley (left) with runner up Noel Slater (right)
April 24th Autumn continues to shine with the Nagambie course benefitting with a late surge in growth due good rain and plenty of sunshine. Dean Brown was the winning golfer with 36 points smoking it off the tee and enjoying the extra grass due to ideal weather conditions. Runner up with 35 points went the way of Glen Evans with a solid round that could have easily produced more, third was Chris Roberts finding some form after a recent rough patch, with Michael Nolan also 34 losing out to Roberts on count back. The nearest the pin prizes went Glen Evans with an almighty thrust to reach the 3rd, the big 'President & Life Member' Jeff Lodding taking advantage of the shortened 13th and Mick O'Connell still in shock from landing one onto the 16th. Next week's golf will be a Monthly Medal - stroke event with J. Lodding on office duty and T. Baldwin in the bar.
Nagambie Womens Golf 13th April There were 10 players with a visitor Claire Sampson from Harden and also we would like to welcome our newest member Pam Pedder. There was only one grade and the winner was Karyn Thompson with 76 nett, also winning the first round of the Silver Spoon. The winner of the 9 holes was Sue Verge with 32nett. Balls down the line for 18 holes was Karyn, Bev Brown 77 nett and Annette Mills 82 nett on C/B from Sue. 9 hole balls went to Sue 32 nett, Bev 35.5 nett and Deidre Kleinig 39 nett. There were no N/P winners. Next week the 20th April , we are going to trial a 9 o’clock hit off time.
A reminder to all members that closing day is on the Sunday 24 April. The day starts at 2.30pm with the annual Bone of Contention grudge match. Will the bone stay pink or will the boys win it back this year? Following bowls, the presentations to club champions will take place followed by a two course meal. Please add your name to list on the noticeboard if you wish to attend and members to bring a main or sweet for the share table. The AGM will take place Sunday 15 May with a light lunch served at noon followed by the AGM at 1pm. All positions on the board are open so get your nominations to the secretary by 1 May. Happy Birthday to Norm, Grace, Rob and James and get well wishes to Mike who is now at home recovering after a stint in hospital.
Avenel Bowls - April 27th Ruth King (above) was granted Life Membership to
Avenel Bowls Club at the Presentation night held last Sunday. Ruth joined Avenel Bowls Club in 1977, and proudly has been a one club member for 45 years. During that time, she has held many executive board positions including Ladies President for a total of five years, Vice President for three years, Treasurer for eight years and Secretary for seven years. When amalgamation occurred, Ruth was one of the first three ladies to join the board and held the position of vice president for four years. Ruth was also a national umpire for twenty years being accredited four times in that period. Ruth has been and still is an excellent bowler. She has won the Ladies club championship four times and has been runner up on many occasions. She has also won many pairs championships and played in the representative side for the Goulburn Valley Ladies division for many years. Ruth still bowls and plays in Division 2 midweek pennant and division 3 weekend pennant. Ruth has always been the first to roll up her sleeves
and help out at the club in the many jobs that are required to keep the club functioning. From catering, gardening, fund raising, working bees and cleaning, Ruth is ever reliable to lend a hand. Congratulations Ruth and thank you for the many years of hard work that has contributed towards the growth, development, and success of Avenel Bowls Club. Last Sunday Avenel Bowling Club held its Closing Day to officially say goodbye to season 2021/22. Many members and their families enjoyed a perfect Autumn Day on the green. The annual grudge match, Bone of Contention was hotly contested with the boys winning the bone back this year, 63 – 41. A superb two course dinner was served after the presentations to the club champions as follows – Mens Champion – Geoff Hateley Ladies Champion – Pam Pedder Mens Pairs – Jake Wall & James Wall Mixed Pairs – Noel Slater and Pam Pedder 100 Up winner – Geoff Hateley Runner Up – Noel Slater
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Upcoming events at fowles
MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA
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Spoil the wonderful ladies in your life this Mother’s Day!
Join us for the Ultimate Farm to Table experience!
Join us for high tea with delicious sweets and tasty savoury goodies. Meet at Fowles for a farm-style high tea with scones, tarts, quiches and other gourmet delights!
Matt Fowles is teaming up with Broadford’s Victory Meats’ legendary butcher, Victor Bonacci, to bring you closer to the source of food and wine and teach you a thing or two about butchery, bacon and wine pairing!
WHEN: Sunday 8 May 2022
When: Saturday, 30 April 2022
TIME: 10:30am – 1pm TICKETS: $89 for adults, $75 for under 18s Each ticket includes High Tea, glass of sparkling wine on arrival (juice for under 18s), tea/coffee and the chance to win a lucky door prize! Additional wine and nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
Time: 10am - 3pm Tickets: $199 per person This unique masterclass includes a glass of sparkling on arrival, entrée and two course lunch with matched wines and private masterclass session with four experts in their field. Plus a bag of goodies to take home.
For more information, please scan the QR code or call 03 5796 2150.
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