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A SPECIAL MOMENT AS FINALS FEVER HITS THE DISTRICT Pictured above: Dick Moore & Tom Barnes
The home-andaway season of The Apprenticeship Factory Kyabram District Football Netball League is over and the finals are now locked in. For supporters across Nagambie, Avenel and the surrounding district, attention now turns to the football and netball finals, with local clubs preparing for the next stage of the season. The opening elimination finals will be played at Violet Town Reserve on Saturday, August 22, before the finals action continues across the following weeks.
season with 104 goals.
that same piece of Nagambie history.
Barnes brought up the milestone in style, kicking 11 goals against Girgarre in the final round. It followed his remarkable 23-goal effort against Violet Town earlier in the season.
The Barnes family also has a strong connection with local football, with Tom's father, Brett Barnes, having been a prominent KDFL footballer.
His season tally places Barnes in very select company at Nagambie.
For Tom, though, the individual achievement can now take a back seat.
Nagambie club records identify Dick Moore, Patrick Rattray and now Barnes as the three players to have reached 100 goals in a season. Moore kicked 135 goals in 1966, while Rattray was the previous Nagambie player to reach the milestone, in 2014.
The finals are waiting.
There was a fitting moment after Saturday's game at Nagambie Recreation Reserve when Barnes was photographed alongside 90-year-old Dick Moore.
Before the finals take centre stage, however, there is a special piece of Nagambie football history worth recognising.
Moore crossed to Nagambie in 1960 after winning the Eaglehawk Best and Fairest in the Bendigo Football League. He went on to become a significant part of the Lakers' football history, including his remarkable 135-goal season in 1966 while Nagambie was competing in the Goulburn Valley League.
Tom Barnes has finished the home-and-away
Sixty years on, Barnes has now added his name to
Nagambie has put together a strong home-andaway season and will now be looking to carry that form into the finals. Barnes' goals have certainly played their part, but when the pressure rises it will take a full team effort to keep the Lakers' season alive. The finals will also bring plenty of interest for Avenel, with the Swans and their supporters preparing for the weeks ahead. The familiar red and white will be on show as players, families, volunteers and supporters get behind their club. And that is what finals time is really about in a community like ours. It is the players putting in the work at training, coaches preparing their sides, volunteers giving
their time and families and supporters making the trip each weekend to cheer on their teams. Football and netball bring the district together, and the finals are the reward for the work put in across the long home-and-away season. For Barnes, 104 goals is already a memorable achievement. But there is no time to sit back and admire the number. There is still a premiership to chase. From Moore's 135 goals in 1966, to Rattray reaching the century in 2014, to Barnes' 104 in 2026, another chapter has been added to Nagambie's football history. Now the focus turns to the team, the finals and what might come next. For Nagambie and Avenel, it is time to get behind the footballers and netballers and enjoy what promises to be an exciting finish to the KDFNL season. The Community Voice wishes all our local Nagambie and Avenel football and netball teams the very best for the finals.
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Nagambie Senior Citizens A Positive Step Forward for Nagambie Senior Citizens Nagambie Senior Citizens Centre held a Special General Meeting at the hall on Thursday, 13 August, with 54 members attending to consider three proposed amendments to the Club’s Constitution. We are very pleased to report that all three proposed amendments received unanimous support from the members present. We thank everyone who took the time to attend and participate in this important meeting. The approved amendments will now be submitted to Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) for consideration and approval. Once this process is complete, the Club will announce the date of our Annual General Meeting. These changes will also provide an opportunity for other members who are interested in becoming more involved in the Club to consider nominating for committee positions at the AGM. We are keen to encourage new ideas, fresh enthusiasm and greater participation from our membership. The meeting was conducted in a positive and professional manner. Our Acting President welcomed members, while our Acting Vice President outlined the proposed changes and provided an encouraging conclusion following the announcement of the results. Looking ahead, the Committee is committed to ensuring that Nagambie Senior Citizens remains a welcoming, enjoyable and harmonious place for everyone. We value respectful communication, cooperation and consideration of others, and our Code of Conduct provides clear guidelines regarding the standards of behaviour expected of all members. We look forward to building on this positive step and working together to make the Club an enjoyable and inclusive place for all our members, both now and into the future. Our next outing is to the QTrain on Friday 11th September. This is fully booked and we ask those who still owe the balance of payment if they could remit as soon as possible. Our 54th Birthday Party will be held on Monday 12th October and the list is up on the board so get in early to ensure you have a spot. Those members wishing to come along and may not be regulars at the hall, to let us know via email or phone. The next movie day will be Tuesday 24th August at 1pm held at the hall. The movie is, “License to Wed”. Come and enjoy the movie and the interval snacks, chill out for a few hours! Our planned DFO shopping bus trip on Thursday 15th October is still evolving, and along with train travel and visit to Spencer DFO a side trip to Victoria Market is also planned via a tram ride. If you are interested, we have around 10 wanting to still participate and you are welcome to join them. List again at the hall, or email. ___________________________________________
LAST CHANCE TO SUPPORT OUR BRAVE MEMBERS WHO ARE TAKING A DIP FOR CANCER FUNDRAISING: There are several of our members who will be “jumping into the lake” for the Daffodil Cancer Day fundraiser on 31st August. You can contribute into the tin on the front table at the hall, at the RSL, at the Info Centre, Hair on High and NLCH. We are also listed on the website for our team effort at website link: Daffodil Day 2026 https://www.daffodilday.com.au/ fundraisers/lakeswimladies2026 Alternatively, Go Nagambie have allowed us to use their details to donate with your reference as: Daffodil Day Dip 2026 BSB: 633 000 A/C: 160239463 Please help us make it all worthwhile with your “heartwarming” donations! We have a display stand of lovely greeting cards made by one of our talented members, Vicki as well for your purchase convenience at the hall. We are also still selling our beanies on the front table at the hall. Come and buy some cards and a beanie when the activities are in progress. Reminder that the newsletter is available to collect from the Post Office, the Library, the Visitor Information Centre and the Community House, if you prefer to pick up a hard copy. For non-members wanting to see what we offer, please let me know via our email nagambieseniors@gmail.com.
Local CFA volunteers take their concerns to parliament after Operation Richmond Three CFA volunteers have travelled to Parliament this week to warn that years of Labor Government decisions have left Victoria’s volunteer firefighters carrying more responsibility with less support. Highlands CFA captain David Webb, CFA Group Officer David Hamilton and Gooram CFA captain Michael Stubbe met with Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland in parliament following the release of IBAC’s Operation Richmond report, which exposed serious and concerning conduct within the former Andrews Government during negotiations with the United Firefighters Union. The issues exposed by Operation Richmond were not historical, with the volunteers arguing they were still being felt by CFA brigades across regional Victoria. The volunteers told Ms Cleeland that CFA had increasingly been stripped of administrative support, leaving volunteers to shoulder more of the work that keeps their brigades functioning while they were also expected to be ready to respond when their communities were threatened. “These volunteers came to Parliament this week because they are frustrated, and they have every right to be,” Ms Cleeland said. “These are people who put their hands up
to protect their communities. They should be spending their time training, preparing and responding to emergencies, not fighting through unnecessary administration and red tape because the support around them has been stripped away. “Regional Victorians rely on their local CFA volunteers. When the alarm sounds, these are the people who leave their homes, farms and workplaces to protect their neighbours. “Yet Labor has continued to make decisions that put it’s own political interest ahead of our volunteers, while taking away the support they need to do their jobs.” Operation Richmond examined the Andrews Government’s handling of negotiations with the United Firefighters Union and found serious deficiencies in behaviour, systems, policies and controls. IBAC also found the UFU secretary had exerted extraordinary influence over the government during the negotiations. “We cannot look at Operation Richmond as something that happened a decade ago and simply move on,” Ms Cleeland said. “The consequences of those decisions have shaped our fire services and are still being felt by the volunteers who have to make the system work every day. “CFA is not just another government agency. It is a volunteer organisation built on people giving their time to protect their communities.
“Every piece of administration that is pushed onto a volunteer is time taken away from their family, their farm, their business or their training. “And when you live in regional Victoria, you know exactly what is at stake. When fires threaten, you cannot afford to have your local brigade bogged down by bureaucracy. “Labor needs to start listening to CFA volunteers rather than telling them what they need. Ms Cleeland said the volunteers visited the Victoria Parliament because they cared deeply about the CFA and the communities they serve. “Their message was simple: support the volunteers, strengthen the CFA and stop making it harder for them to protect regional Victoria,” Ms Cleeland said. “After the fires we have just experienced, Labor should be doing everything it can to back our volunteers. “Instead, regional Victorians are once again being left to carry the consequences of Labor’s decisions.” Photo Caption: Highlands CFA captain David Webb, CFA Group Officer David Hamilton, Annabelle Cleeland MP, Gooram CFA captain Michael Stubbe, Danny O’Brien MP (Leader of the Nationals)
Victorians invited to have their say on the future of the MCG Victorians can now have their say on the future of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Minister Dimopoulos today opened consultation on the MCG Redevelopment Business Case. Labor is planning for the future and ensuring the stadium maintains its world-class status for the decades ahead. The business case will assess the current state of the MCG and consider options to ensure it continues to meet the needs of athletes and visitors for decades to come. This work is part of early planning, and no decisions have been made about any future redevelopment of the venue. It is supported by Architectus, Foster + Partners and MANICA, working alongside AECOM, through advice on planning processes, stand construction, and timelines. Community feedback will help identify priorities and ideas for the future of one of Victoria’s most significant sporting and events precincts. A 2024 study found the stadium attracted over four million attendees across 69 major events. It brought more than 620,000 visitors to Victoria and generated $720 million for the state’s economy, delivering 7,500 full-time equivalent jobs. Minister for Sport Steve Dimopoulos said community input was essential.
“As one of our important cultural landmarks, community feedback is crucial for future planning for the MCG.” “We want to hear from the people who know and love the precinct to understand what matters most .” Minister for Major Events Anthony Carbines said the ground belonged to all Victorians. “From iconic sporting moments to worldclass entertainment the MCG belongs to all Victorians – Labor is ensuring that they can have their say in its future.” Melbourne Cricket Club Chief Executive Officer Stuart Fox encouraged people to share their views. “This engagement is an opportunity for Melbourne Cricket Club members, MCG users as fans of all teams and more broadly all Victorians to share their ideas and priorities for the future of the MCG, including the stadium and parklands.” “The MCG is the beating heart of Melbourne and feedback from those who love and use the precinct regularly is important to shape the current business plan and future planning considerations.” The survey is open until Sunday, 13 September 2026. To have your say and for more information, visit engage.vic.gov.au/MCG_future.
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Local artists transform Strathbogie Artbox into collaborative studio residency Local artists Kate van Nooten and Kate Long will present Old Stories / Earth Remembering, a twoweek creative residency at Strathbogie’s Artbox from 13 to 26 August. The artists will work side by side in the borrowed space, transforming Artbox into a collaborative studio where visitors can observe new works emerging throughout the residency. Drawing on mythic imagery, old stories and the natural world, the residency will explore themes of memory, landscape and storytelling. Rather than presenting a traditional exhibition of completed works, Old Stories / Earth Remembering offers visitors the opportunity to witness artworks develop over time and gain an insight into the creative process. Mayor Cr Scott Jeffery said the format made the residency particularly engaging. "The transformation of Artbox into a collaborative studio makes this residency especially unique," Mayor Cr Scott Jeffery said. "Visitors have the opportunity to witness ideas taking shape and artists working together in real time." A special event during the residency, Storytelling Around the Fire, will be held at 7.30pm on Friday 21 August. The evening will feature the retelling of one of the great myths of Northern Europe, with community members invited to gather around the fire for a night of storytelling, conversation and connection. Visitors are encouraged to pick up fish and chips or a burger from the local store before heading across to Artbox for the event. Creative Residency Details Old Stories / Earth Remembering 13–26 August 2026 Artbox, Main Street, Strathbogie, beside the Strathbogie Memorial Hall Special Event Storytelling Around the Fire Friday 21 August 2026, 7.30pm Artbox, Main Street, Strathbogie For more information visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Avenel renews call for long-overdue rail safety upgrades during National Rail Safety Week As Australia marks National Rail Safety Week, Avenel Active, with the support of Strathbogie Shire Council, is renewing its call for long-overdue rail safety upgrades, saying the growing township cannot afford to be left behind any longer. More than a year after a primary school student was seriously injured at Avenel’s Bank Street pedestrian rail crossing, there is still no commitment to deliver the permanent safety improvements residents have been advocating for. Avenel Active Chairperson Julie Dobbie said the community had spent years advocating for improvements and was becoming increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress. "Avenel isn't asking for anything extraordinary," she said. "Our community is asking for the same level of safety infrastructure that has already been
delivered in many other regional towns. "More than a year has passed since a young girl was seriously injured at the Bank Street crossing, yet we're still waiting for a commitment for permanent safety upgrades. "As Avenel continues to grow, the need for action is becoming more urgent. "Our residents have completed surveys, written to ministers, worked with local Members of Parliament, held community rallies and shared their story on national television. "We've done everything we can to highlight the risks. It's time for that advocacy to be matched with action." Avenel is one of only four of the 22 main V/Line stations between Melbourne and Albury without an underpass or locking pedestrian gates. It is also one of only three towns where the rail line is the only pedestrian link between the town centre and residential areas, requiring many residents to cross the tracks each day to access schools, shops and community facilities.
Despite multiple passenger and freight trains passing through the township every day, there is no effective physical separation between pedestrians and passing trains at either the Bank Street or Ewings Road crossings. In April 2025, the dangers of the Bank Street crossing became clear when a primary school student was seriously injured after the front wheel of their bicycle became caught by a passing freight train while they were waiting to cross. Safety concerns are expected to increase as Avenel grows, with 212 new lots approved and a childcare centre set to significantly increase the number of pedestrians using the town’s rail crossings. Strathbogie Shire Council CEO Rachelle Quattrocchi said Council would continue to support the community’s advocacy and urged the Victorian Government to prioritise the upgrades. "While major rail safety investments have transformed communities across Victoria, Avenel continues to wait," she said. "Everyone has a responsibility to stay safe around
rail, but governments also have a responsibility to provide infrastructure that helps protect communities. "Council will continue standing alongside the Avenel Active community group in advocating for the upgrades needed to make Avenel's rail precinct safer for everyone." While the Victorian Government’s Big Build has removed dangerous level crossings and upgraded station precincts in communities including Wallan, Nagambie and Mooroopna, and the Inland Rail project is improving rail infrastructure at Euroa, Benalla, Wangaratta and Albury, Avenel continues to wait for investment in safer pedestrian access. As part of National Rail Safety Week, Council is joining organisations across Australia and New Zealand in encouraging everyone to stay alert around rail crossings and always obey signs and signals. For more information visit www.strathbogie.vic. gov.au or call 1800 065 993.
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Letter to the Editor: A change of captain won't fix Labor's sinking ship Victorians are being asked to believe that swapping the captain fixes a ship that's already taking on water. It doesn't. Ben Carroll didn't just sit in cabinet — he sat right beside Jacinta Allan, taking her marching orders every Sunday night and following them blindly into cabinet every Monday morning. Not once did he speak up. Not once did he push back. Every failure of this government is his failure too — the roads regional Victorians drive on every day left to crumble, the power reliability failures that leave our communities in the dark, a V/Line service regional families can't rely on, and bushfire-affected communities still waiting on the recovery they were promised. He sat around that table and said nothing, while regional Victoria paid the price. Ben Carroll is not a leader. He's a first mate who never once questioned the course, right up until the iceberg was in view. Regional Victorians won't be fooled by a new name on the captain's door while the same crew, the same culture and the same failures remain. My commitment to our community is that the Nationals will give regional Victorians a fresh start this November, and will stop the waste, end the corruption, so regional Victorians can finally get their fair share. Annabelle Cleeland MP Member for Euroa
Labor provides $500,000 to support wildlife volunteers responding to H5 bird flu Labor is providing more support for wildlife volunteers and organisations following the detection of H5 bird flu in Victoria.
Author Peter Mitchell shares the story of two brothers and the Burma Railway at Goulburn Valley libraries Meet author Peter Mitchell as he speaks about his latest book I’ll Walk Beside You, which begins with a battalion of Australian men in Java, left to an uncertain fate. Peter will visit Avenel Library on Wednesday 26 August at 2.00pm, then on Thursday 27 August he will visit Mooroopna Library at 11.00am and Numurkah Library at 3.00pm. I’ll Walk Beside You follows his earlier book Under the Same Moon. February 1942. The troopship HMT Orcades lies in port at Java, heavy with Australian soldiers whose fate hangs in the balance. Among them are brothers Cal and Alan, unaware that their journey will take them into the darkest reaches of human endurance. From the doomed defence of Java to captivity in Batavia and the horror of the Burma–Thai Railway, I’ll Walk Beside You follows the extraordinary true story of ordinary men drawn into the heart of war. Based on letters, diaries and official records, Peter Mitchell’s meticulous narrative reveals the courage, humour and unbreakable mateship that kept the 2/2 Pioneer Battalion alive through disease, starvation and brutality. A gripping true-life account of Australian soldiers in Java and on the Burma Railway, the book is based on personal letters, diaries and official documents, bringing authenticity and immediacy to the wartime experience. It also connects to the local area, as the battalion underwent intensive training at Puckapunyal throughout 1940 and early 1941, and marched throughout the region. If you would like to meet Peter Mitchell as he speaks about his latest book, I’ll Walk Beside You, please call 1300 374 765 or email gvlibraries@ gvlibraries.com.au to reserve a seat. You can also book online via the library website www. gvlibraries.com.au under the events tab.
Minister for Environment Jaclyn Symes announced a $500,000 funding package for the wildlife sector. It includes $250,000 for frontline wildlife rescuers and shelters and $250,000 for Wildlife Victoria. The funding will help wildlife rescuers and carers buy personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies needed to meet strict biosecurity requirements. It will also help them continue caring for native wildlife safely. Minister for Environment Jaclyn Symes said the support was essential. “Our wildlife volunteers do an incredible job, and we're making sure they have the equipment and support they need to keep caring for Victoria's native wildlife." "We've ramped up surveillance across Victoria and we're backing the volunteers helping us respond." Wildlife Victoria will use the funding to boost its emergency response service. It will provide H5 bird flu advice for wildlife rehabilitators, support testing and sampling, and supply PPE. The package will also help wildlife carers access quarantine facilities and guidance on safe wildlife handling. If needed, Wildlife Victoria will expand its role supporting Victoria’s Emergency Animal Disease Hotline. Labor has invested more than $130 million since 2023 to strengthen biosecurity preparedness and emergency animal disease response capability. This includes mobile response offices and a diagnostic van that can be deployed to potential outbreak areas.
More than 400 extra weekly train services to start across Victoria The Carroll Labor Government is building more trains, running more services and adding a new cross-city rail service. Labor has added more than 3,500 train services and the Metro Tunnel is unlocking even more. From Sunday, 23 August, more than 400 extra weekly train services will start across the network.
As H5 has spread across Australia, Victoria has deployed ground teams and aerial surveillance, increased field operations and strengthened its response capability.
For the first time, trains will run directly between Newport and Sandringham via Flinders Street – making it easier to travel between Melbourne’s west and bayside suburbs without changing trains.
The risk to the public remains low, however Victorians should avoid contact with sick or dead wild birds.
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"Early reporting makes a real difference. If you come across sick or dead wildlife, don't touch it – report it." If you see sick or dead wildlife, don’t touch it. Record the location and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 so it can be assessed safely.
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Werribee, Laverton, Williamstown and Sandringham lines: More than 180 extra weekly services and trains every 10 minutes between Newport and Sandringham on weekdays. Craigieburn Line: An extra 115 weekly services, with trains every 20 minutes or better from morning until midnight, seven days a week.
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Upfield Line: An extra 77 weekly services, with trains every 20 minutes or better from morning until midnight, seven days a week.
And more services are on the way next year for the Hurstbridge, Mernda, Belgrave, Lilydale, Alamein and Glen Waverley lines.
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Belgrave and Lilydale lines: Extra Friday and Saturday night services to Ringwood.
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Mernda and Hurstbridge lines: Eight extra Sunday morning services on each line.
We also have 25 more locally built X’Trapolis 2.0 trains on the way, backed by a $673.6 million investment.
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Wyndham Vale Line: More peak services upgraded to nine-car VLocity trains, increasing capacity by 50 per cent.
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Geelong Line: 40 services extended from Geelong to Waurn Ponds each week.
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Shepparton Line: An uplift to nine return services every weekday and five return services each Saturday and Sunday following the Shepparton Line Upgrade.
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Seymour Line: Trains every hour on Saturday and Sunday.
These extra services are possible because Labor has invested in Victoria’s rail network, with the Metro Tunnel creating the capacity to run more trains across Melbourne. Minister for Public Transport Vicki Ward said the changes would make train travel more convenient. “More trains on the timetable means less time waiting on the platform and more time to enjoy your destination, whether it’s getting home, going to the footy, hanging out at the beach, or heading to work." “Labor is making getting the train easier, faster and cheaper”
The brand new West Tarneit Station opens on Sunday, 13 September – making it easier for people to catch the train in Melbourne’s west. Member for Footscray Katie Hall said the new cross-city service would transform travel options for western suburbs passengers. "For the first time, you can jump on a train in Melbourne's west and travel straight to the MCG, Chapel Street and Sandringham Beach without changing trains." "While the Liberals are talking about cutting train services in Melbourne's west, Labor is delivering bigger trains, more services and half-price fares." Jess Wilson and the Liberal One Nation coalition have already promised to cut train services on the Wyndham Vale Line as part of their $40 billion cuts plan. If that’s what they’ll cut on day one, imagine what’s next. Only Labor can be trusted to invest in building more trains, and running them more often. The timetable will go live on Friday, 7 August. To find out more, visit transport.vic.gov.au or the PTV app.
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Victorian students top the nation again in 2026 NAPLAN results Victoria shows it is the Education State with Victorian students again topping the nation in NAPLAN results.
mathematics and reading. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Gabrielle Williams said the investment was delivering results.
Nagambie Youth Space reopens for young people Young people in Nagambie will once again have a dedicated place to connect, unwind and have fun, with Strathbogie Shire Council’s Youth Space reopening on Wednesday, 12 August. The free weekly program will run every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm at 26 Filson Street, Nagambie, providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for young people aged 12 to 25.
The reopening gives young people another opportunity to connect with others in a supportive setting, whether they are looking to relax after school, meet new people or get involved in activities designed to support their wellbeing. Council’s Euroa Youth Space on Bury Street continues every Monday from 4pm to 6pm, offering a free program for young people aged 12 to 25.
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In 2026, a record number of students achieved their highest proficiency level. Victorian students ranked first or second in 16 of 20 NAPLAN measures. Victoria also has the lowest rate in the nation of students needing additional support. There were steady improvements on previous years across all year levels, with Years 5, 7 and 9 Numeracy results significantly higher. In Year 9 Numeracy, 15.2 per cent of students are now ‘exceeding’ – more than in 2025.
In Year 9 Writing, more than a quarter reached the highest level – more than in 2025. The results prove Labor’s education reforms are working. The Victorian Reading Position is driving success, with all public primary schools now delivering 25 minutes of daily explicit systematic synthetic phonics in Prep to Year 2. This literacy approach is transforming early reading outcomes for Victorian students.
"This is what happens when you invest in education. Great teachers, modern classrooms and real support for every student – and every Victorian child can succeed."
Youth Space offers a relaxed environment where young people can spend time with friends, enjoy games and activities, get creative, try something new or simply chill out. Special workshops and school holiday activities are also offered throughout the year.
Nagambie Youth Space is free to attend, with no bookings required. For more information visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov. au or call 1800 065 993.
Just a Farmer
When the Liberals were last in Government, they cut more than $1 billion from education and Victoria went backwards in NAPLAN results. Jess Wilson’s Liberal-One Nation Coalition have already committed to $40 billion of cuts that would see schools funding slashed – and Victorian students would pay the price.
Friday 21 August
Avenel Memorial Hall, 15 Queen Street
Premier Ben Carroll congratulated students, teachers and families on the results. "These results are outstanding – and they’re proof Victoria is the Education State leading the nation. Congratulations to our students, teachers and families."
Presented by Burnt Creek Landcare Group
Labor has always invested in giving Victorian students the best possible education. The Labor Government is now backing these results with $44 billion to support learning, wellbeing, workforce, and school upgrades and new buildings.
This film is a powerful reflection of rural life, mental This includes $26.4 million to support excellence in literacy through a new phonics check, and $10.4 million for a numeracy health, and the strength of our check, allowing teachers to identify Year 1 students who need early support in both farming communities.
Doors open 5.00pm 5.30pm screening. Light supper and beverages to follow Bookings are essential by Aug 18th by scanning the QR code below.
Bookings are essential by August 18th by scanning the QR code.
Friday 21st August Avenel Memorial Hall, 15 Queen Street Presented by Burnt Creek Landcare Group This film is a powerful reflection of rural life, mental health, and the strength of our farming communities.
Any queries please contact Susie Bate 0409 174 041 or benacre49@gmail.com
Doors open 5:00pm | 5:00pm screening. Light supper and beverages to follow. Any queries please contact Susie Bate 0409 174 041, benacre49@gmail.com
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In and around our Communities. Strathbogie Shire Council Chinamans Bridge demolition progresses through approvals stage The contractor for the demolition of Chinamans Bridge is progressing the required approvals and permits, including those from Heritage Victoria, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, Goulburn-Murray Water and the Department of Transport and Planning.
Young musicians called to take the stage in Avenel Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting young musicians to register for the Avenel heat of the 2026 North East Battle of the Bands. The event will be held at Avenel Memorial Hall on Saturday, 17 October from 2pm. Musicians aged 12 to 25 can compete as solo artists, duos or bands, giving performers of all experience levels the chance to play live and build their skills in front of a local crowd. The winner of the Avenel heat will progress to the North East Battle of the Bands Grand Final, to be held in Benalla. Battle of the Bands gives young people the opportunity to develop their musical and performance skills and connect with other young musicians through live performance experience. Parents, teachers, friends and community members who know a talented young musician are encouraged to spread the word and support them to register. Young people can register as a solo artist, duo or band via https://tiny.cc/avbb
Risk Management Essentials Workshop
Suitable for community groups, Committees of Management, volunteers and event organisers, the workshop will provide practical guidance on developing a Risk Management Plan and managing risk effectively. Online attendance is also available. A networking lunch and informal question time will follow the workshop. Lunch provided for in-person attendees. Find out more and register at https:// events.humanitix.com/risk-managementessential-strathbogie-shire-council-2026
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In addition, Council officers are finalising the Heritage Interpretation strategy and Cultural Heritage Permit with the assistance from the appointed Heritage Consultant.
Tarcombe Road closure extended for culvert works Unforeseen contract conditions, including delays in the supply of culverts, have extended the construction period for the Tarcombe Road replacement works. Tarcombe Road will now remain closed to through traffic until 21 August as works continue over Discovery Creek. Traffic management and signed detour routes will remain in place throughout the extended road closure to ensure the safety of residents, road users and construction personnel. Council acknowledges that this extension may cause additional inconvenience and sincerely appreciates your continued patience and understanding.
Final chance to have your say on the Draft Community Local Law 2026 Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to review and provide feedback on the Draft Community Local Law 2026. The public exhibition period runs from 27 July - 24 August 2026 and is the community’s final opportunity to provide feedback before the local law is considered for adoption.
Strathbogie Shire Council is hosting a free Risk Management Essentials Workshop with governance and risk management specialist Megan Buntine on Tuesday 8 September, from 10am to 1pm at The Recovery Hub, 34 Railway Street, Euroa.
info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au 1800 065 993 PO Box 177, Euroa VIC 3666
Subject to obtaining all necessary approvals, site works are anticipated to commence in mid-September and it is hoped the Goulburn River will be able to reopen in time for summer.
The draft local law will help guide the management of public safety, community amenity and the use of public spaces across the municipality. View the draft and provide feedback at share.strathbogie. vic.gov.au. Alternatively, the Draft Community Local Law 2026 can be viewed in person at Council’s Customer Service Centres in Euroa and Nagambie.
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Tenders open for Longwood Nature Playspace and Strathbogie Walking Track Strathbogie Shire Council is calling for tenders for two projects, a new nature playspace at Longwood and a walking track at Strathbogie. To respond to a tender, contractors must first register with eProcure, a free service. The tender for Stage 2 of the Longwood Nature Playspace closes at 4pm, Friday 28 August. Works comprise construction and installation of the playground, landscaping and associated civil infrastructure, including site preparation, earthworks, drainage, pathways, playground surfacing, play equipment installation and other ancillary works to complete the facility in accordance with approved design drawings and specifications. The tender for the Strathbogie Walking Track closes at 4pm, Monday 7 September. For both projects, Council is seeking contractors to provide all labour, supervision, plant, equipment, materials, design services, testing, certifications, approvals and incidentals necessary to complete the works in accordance with the contract, approved drawings, specifications and applicable standards and statutory requirements. Council assesses tenders on value for money, experience and capability, compliance with requirements and local content. Respondents should follow instructions carefully, provide all requested information and submit via eProcure at https://app.eprocure.com. au/strathbogie/home/public
Next Council Meeting The next Strathbogie Shire Council Ordinary Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 15 September, at 4pm at the Euroa Community Conference Centre. The meeting is open to the public. To register your attendance, visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/meetings or phone 1800 065 993.
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Strathbogie Shire offers free firewood to bushfire-affected residents Strathbogie Shire Council is offering free bushfire firewood to support fire-affected households. CEO Rachelle Quattrocchi said the firewood recovery program is designed to provide practical support to residents affected by the January bushfire while helping reduce fuel loads across the shire. Roadside tree debris salvaged since January is being processed at Nagambie Transfer Station, with public collections open from 12 August. A steady supply of split firewood is expected through August and September, depending on weather and mill operations.
“The program prioritises fire-affected residents and property owners across Strathbogie Shire,” she said. Eligible residents can receive two cubic metres of free bushfire firewood this year and must be prepared to load it by hand or nominate someone to collect it on their behalf. The salvaged firewood is not seasoned and will need to dry for at least 12 months before use. Residents should continue using local commercial suppliers for ready-to-burn firewood this winter. Following the initial collection phase, Council plans to introduce additional distribution options to improve accessibility for residents who may be unable to collect firewood themselves.
Ms Quattrocchi said that once the bulk of trailer loads of bushfire firewood were collected from Nagambie Transfer Station, a supplementary firewood bag system would roll out directly to local fire-impacted communities. “This will help keep loads at a manageable size and weight so free firewood is still accessible to fire-affected residents who cannot load it themselves,” she said. Council will continue to monitor demand, supply and program costs, with a review scheduled for September to determine future opportunities for the initiative. “We are committed to delivering a recovery program that is safe, practical and focused on the
needs of our community. We will keep residents informed as the program progresses.”
How to book An online firewood booking system will open on 5 August and advance bookings will be mandatory to collect free firewood. Residents unable to complete an online form can seek assistance from Council’s Customer Service Officers or visit the Recovery Hub in Euroa. For more information on collection dates and available booking timeslots, visit Council’s recovery webpage on 2026 Bushfires – Strathbogie Shire.
H5 bird flu update: new detections in wild birds H5 bird flu vaccinations of Phillip Island’s little penguins will begin on Monday evening following Victoria’s first detection of the disease in a penguin. Three new positive detections of H5 bird flu have been confirmed in wild birds in Victoria, showing spread to East Gippsland. No detections have been found in poultry or other animals. The latest positive detections are: •
One little penguin from Phillip Island
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One crested tern from Lakes Entrance
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One crested tern from Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula.
Chief Biodiversity Officer James Todd said the detection at Lakes Entrance is significant because it confirms H5 bird flu in East Gippsland and shows the virus is continuing to move through wild bird populations across Victoria. ‘The Gippsland Lakes are also habitat for large numbers of seabirds, shorebirds and waterbirds at higher risk from H5 bird flu, so spread of the virus through this area is likely to have significant impacts on wildlife,’ Mr Todd said. Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Graeme Cooke said Agriculture Victoria and Phillip Island Nature Parks activated plans to vaccinate more than 5,000 little penguins at Phillip Island and St Kilda as soon as the Federal Government authorised the use of H5N1 vaccines for priority native bird species. ‘Agriculture Victoria is working closely with Phillip Island Nature Parks to support vaccination of little penguins from Monday. ‘While the first detection in a little penguin is a concern, vaccination of little penguins on Phillip Island remains a meaningful way to help protect this important colony.
‘Vaccination is not a guarantee against infection but remains an important tool that may help reduce the impact of H5 bird flu in this population. ‘We will continue to monitor the colony closely and adapt our approach as new information becomes available,’ he said. Community members should avoid touching sick or dead wildlife wherever possible and keep pets away from animals and carcasses. If disposal is required in an affected area, follow the advice provided and take appropriate precautions. If you see sick or dead birds or wildlife, report it via the Agriculture Victoria website or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
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How to report
Overseas, this strain has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry, wild birds and other wildlife. Human cases are rare and the virus does not spread easily between people.
Please report clusters of 5 or more sick or dead wild birds of any species, anywhere in Victoria.
If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them. Avoid direct contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline or using the form below. For updates, visit this page regularly and follow Agriculture Victoria on Facebook.
Help spot H5 bird flu
There are 74 positive cases of H5 bird flu in Victoria.
Report sick or dead birds
To review wildlife cases reported in Victoria and see sightings where H5 bird flu has been detected, view our interactive map. Disclaimer: Data gets updated nationally at different points in time, so there may be delays and inconsistencies in figures on various platforms. Cases of H5 bird flu, also known as H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza, have previously been confirmed in Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales. The risk to human health of H5 bird flu remains
wild seabird, waterbird, shorebird or bird of prey marine mammal (e.g. seal, dolphin). For more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/ birdflu
For more information about the situation across Australia, visit Bird flu.
H5 bird flu: current situation The number of positive cases shown is based on laboratory results. Not all birds will be sampled, particularly in areas where disease is already known to be present. This means the numbers do not provide a complete picture of all H5 bird flu in Victoria.
Report even one sick or dead:
AVOID contact with sick or dead birds, wildlife or their environment RECORD what you see. How many? Where? When? REPORT to DEECA by using the QR code or calling the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Report groups of 5 or more sick or dead wild birds of any species, anywhere in Victoria.
Report even one: • sick or dead seabird, waterbird, shorebird or bird of prey • sick or dead marine mammal (e.g. seals, sea lions, dolphins). Following a notification, DEECA will assess and test as required.
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Victoria introduces laws to criminalise coercive control and strengthen family violence protections Victim-survivors deserve a justice system that listens to them, protects them and holds perpetrators to account. The Victorian Government today introduced legislation to strengthen protections for victimsurvivors by criminalising coercive control, strengthening intervention orders and increasing protections against discrimination. The effects of coercive control are pervasive and traumatic. It can cause immediate and long-term harm, and is a known precursor to intimate partner homicide. The reforms create a new standalone offence for coercive control of an intimate partner, carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison to reflect the severity of this behaviour. As coercive control can be complex and subtle, the prosecution won’t need to prove physical or mental harm has occurred for a person to be found guilty — only that the accused should have understood their conduct would probably cause harm. Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny said the changes marked a significant step forward. “Victim-survivors of family violence deserve the greatest quality of care, protection and security — these laws are a significant step forward in improving the way we support people impacted by family and gendered violence.” “Coercive control is a devastating form of abuse that has no place in our community — that’s why we’re changing the law to make it a crime.” The Bill also removes ‘good character’ as a mitigating factor in sentencing, ensuring offenders cannot rely on their reputation to get a lesser sentence. This will also help reduce the trauma experienced by victim-survivors who have been forced to sit through glowing character references for the person who harmed them. “Regardless of who thinks you’re a good friend, good workmate or good person — if you commit a crime, you will no longer be able to rely on ‘good character’ to downplay your offending or lessen
your sentence.” Discrimination against people impacted by family violence will be prohibited in key areas of public life, including in the workplace, thanks to new reforms designed to reduce further exposure to mistreatment outside of the home. Changes to family violence intervention orders (FVIOs) and personal safety intervention orders (PSIOs) will help ensure people protected by these orders will be kept safer for longer. A court will be able to extend or change an FVIO at the end of related criminal proceedings, removing the need for a further application or for victim-survivors to return to court where there is a clear risk to their safety. The court must seek the views of the protected person before deciding to change or extend an intervention order, making sure victim-survivors’ needs are prioritised and their voices are heard. In cases where the offender is sentenced to prison for a family violence offence, the default length for extending an FVIO will be the length of the total sentence plus 12 months, giving greater security during periods of heightened risk. In criminal proceedings where a pre-existing FVIO is in place, police will also be required to record this information and indicate if an application to extend or vary the FVIO may be made. This will encourage earlier and more streamlined consideration of changes needed to better protect the victim-survivor, where appropriate. The legislation will strengthen protections for children by clarifying that PSIOs may be made against adults engaging in grooming behaviour, which is deeply disturbing, profoundly harmful and often pre-empts sexual violence. Victim-survivors and vulnerable Victorians will also have better access to social justice initiatives in the fines system thanks to the expansion of the Work and Development Permit (WDP) and Family Violence Scheme (FVS). People experiencing vulnerability or hardship who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the scheme will be able to work off unpaid court fines, not just
infringement fines, through a WDP. The FVS will be available for any victim-survivor who receives a fine for excessive speeding detected by road safety cameras who was not the driver but, due to family violence, cannot nominate the driver or reject a false nomination. These reforms build on the landmark Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Act 2026 and the 2016 Royal Commission into Family Violence.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the legislation would help keep families safe. “Every Victorian deserves to feel safe — at home, at work and in their community. This legislation makes coercive control a crime and gives victimsurvivors the protection and the justice system response they deserve. I’ll always back the reforms that keep local families safe.”
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Cleeland hosts renewable energy roundtable to put regional communities first Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has joined Shadow Minister for Energy David Davis and Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell in Benalla to hear directly from communities living alongside renewable energy developments. Representatives from communities impacted by the Glenrowan West, Mokoan West and Goorambat renewable energy projects attended a roundtable discussion to share their experiences, highlighting the challenges and impact that has come with Labor’s reckless renewable rollout. The discussion focused on protecting regional communities from international companies that have destroyed the environment and divided communities, with participants raising issues including community consultation, transmission infrastructure, agricultural impacts, landholder rights and the need for lasting local benefits.
The roundtable was an opportunity to share the Liberals and Nationals’ commitment to energy security, including reinstating the two kilometre buffer, making community voice critical and central to all decisions, reinstating the VCAT right to appeal, allowing councils to contribute to permit approvals, and protecting prime agricultural land. Ms Cleeland said regional communities’ voices want to be protected and genuinely heard, rather than silenced and objection rights destroyed. "Communities like Glenrowan West, Mokoan West and Goorambat are living with the reality of these projects every day. They deserve genuine consultation, clear communication and confidence that their concerns are being listened to before decisions are made," Ms Cleeland said. "Regional Victorians expect renewable energy projects to be planned responsibly, with respect for productive farmland, local communities and the people who call these areas home - that has not been the case under Labor." "Under Labor, regional Victorians have
been left to deal with the consequences of a reckless rollout. This government has allowed some of the worst renewable energy operators to come into Victoria with no real rule book - just guidelines that have been routinely ignored. They have steamrolled our communities, torn through pristine environments and called it environmental progress. "Communities feel abused and divided. Neighbours have been pitted against each other, dissent has been silenced, and some operators aren't even offering the community fund support they promised. Families are living with the strain, land values have been smashed, insurance risk has gone up, and there are still no proper protections in place if a catastrophic fire or environmental crisis is triggered - the decommissioning guidelines themselves are deeply concerning." "The Liberals and Nationals will protect prime agricultural land and the future of these communities. That means putting community voice back at the centre of every decision, not treating regional Victoria as collateral damage in Labor's rollout."
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St Joseph's Primary 100 Days of Learning We had an amazing dress up day for our Foundations first 100 days of school! We dressed as older people, had a parade to show off our amazing costumes and spent the day creating some fantastic art and doing activities based around the number 100. Here’s what our Foundation students have learnt in their first 100 days of learning at school: •
Hadleigh: I have learnt about the characters (letters). I learnt ‘sh’ for shell
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Elliotte: I learnt writing, were writing our own story
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Willow: I learnt how to read; I want to read Jack and the well
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Quinn: I like reading all the books and I like doing ‘numbers with Quinn’. I get to teach my friends about numbers, like decimals and negative numbers
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Skylar: I learnt negative numbers from Quinn, I learnt that stories have a beginning, middle and end
Mary MacKillop Feast Day Celebration On Thursday 6th August we welcomed the staff and students of St. Mary’s, Rushworth to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop is Australia’s first ever saint and founded Australia’s first religious order of nuns, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart (also known as the Josephites). Mary, along with Fr. Julian Tenison-Woods and the Josephite sisters, opened many schools, orphanages and welfare centres. We began our celebration with a Liturgy, where we learned all about Mary’s work and how she helped others. Following this, St. Joseph’s students acted out a ‘freeze frame’ performance detailing Mary’s life and the struggles she faced in order to achieve her goal of making education available to all children. We then had a shared lunch and enjoyed connecting with our friends from Rushworth.
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Learning about Procedural Texts - Foundation Our Foundation students have been busy learning all about procedural texts. After reading Wombat Stew, the students created their own recipes, thinking carefully about the ingredients. They also practised following and sequencing the steps for how to brush their teeth. Of course, the best part of learning about procedures was putting their skills into action! The students made fairy bread and pizza toast, following instructions and then writing their own procedures to explain how they made their delicious creations. There were lots of happy faces and full tummies as we learnt that clear instructions help us know exactly what to do!
Grade 5/6 Literacy Our current novel, ‘Tom Appleby, Convict Boy’, in Years 5/6 has been the centrepiece for much of our learning across reading, writing and Discoveries. The students have been learning all about the history around British convicts coming to Australia back in the 18th Century. Here the students are midway through typing up their information report for it that details 18th Century England, convicts coming to Australia via the First Fleet, the arrival at Botany Bay, and the impact of settlement on our First Nations people.
Avenel Primary Last week, a selection of our Grade 3-6 students were fortunate to participate in a science discovery experience in Shepparton, facilitated by Latrobe University. Not only was this a wonderful experience for our students in building understanding of physics – light and sound, but it also supported the development of scientific vocabulary, in line with our school-wide literacy focus on building vocabulary. Students participated in a hands-on and engaging activity that allowed them to explore materials and encounter many ‘wow’ moments, discovering and learning through inquiry. The conversations, explanations and questions they developed required them to draw on the skills of the ‘speaking and listening’ component of the English curriculum, whereby they had to respond to, and build on the ideas of others, while also clarifying and justifying their own theories. Students were able to explain their learning using the new scientific vocabulary. Here are some examples. “When you look into the concave side of the spoon, your reflection is the right way up.” “White light is made up of many different colours.” “Sound is caused by vibrations. Particles bump into each other.”
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Avenel Tennis Club
Nagambie Football Club 2026/27 UPCOMING TENNIS SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING - Under 10's Lightning Premiership Grand Final The tennis season is fast approaching, and Avenel Tennis Club is looking to make it a premiership trifecta this year.
Anyone interested in playing Saturday afternoon senior competition tennis with the club in the forthcoming season are asked to message either Stephen Garner 0419 870 207 or Georgia Mawson 0437 760 222 as soon as possible so that we can organise how many teams we enter. For those not interested in playing competitive tennis but would still like a hit we offer social membership @ $50 per single or $75 a family. Not a member, joining is easy via our membership page on the Avenel Tennis Club website. Court hire is also offered at $10.00 per hour. Members are advised that we will be holding a working bee on Saturday 13th September commenting 9.00am to spruce up the courts and clubrooms prior to the season commencing. Following this we will begin social tennis on a Wednesday and Thursday night starting at 5.30pm. All members of the community are welcome to come and have a hit. So, start digging out the racquet and shoes and come and join us for a fun hit. You don't have to be a champion player, it's all about having some fun, exercise and meeting new people. For more information regarding Wednesday night tennis contact Anne Fahey 0408 869 595 and Thursday night Stephen Garner 0419 870 207.
We are absolutely ecstatic for our U/10’s who have made it through to the Grandfinal this weekend - Sunday 23rd August - after their fantastic wins yesterday!
Kings Park, Seymour, 11am August 23rd Good luck to our Little Lakers!!
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