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LEGACY POOL TIP SWIM FUNDS COULD FLOW FROM GAMES By CHRIS EARL INVESTMENT in country swimming pools could be a legacy of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The State Government gave the hint on Saturday when announcing $30,000 for Loddon Shire’s new recreation outdoor space and aquatic strategy. Parliamentary secretary for sport Danielle Green said swimming pools were important for small communities and the strategy would “look at what the future might be”. Ms Green said: “We have spoken about opportunities in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games and what the legacies can be.” She said future swimming pools “might be a legacy.” Loddon Shire is expected to start development of the strategy from next month. Cr Gavan Holt told Ms Green at Saturday’s announcement in Wedderburn that there were challenges for the shire around recreation spaces. He said there were nine football and netball clubs in the shire and five local swimming pools that were valued by the communities. Cr Holt also pitched for possible leverage from the Commonwealth Games events that will be contested in Bendigo in March 2026 with Wedderburn Bowling Club having had preliminary talks on being part of Games activities. Country community swimming pools were a legacy of the

Cr Gavan Holt and parliamentary secretary Danielle Green at Donaldson Park on Saturday. LH PHOTO 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, including pools at Boort, Inglewood, Mitiamo, Pyramid Hill and Wedderburn. Mayor Dan Straub said in March that local swimming pool shells and their infrastructure were now up to 60 years old. “A concrete pool shell has a maximum life of 50 years and it would cost at least $3 million to bring each one up to modern standards,” he said. “That is well and truly out of the realm of local government. “Council wants to see the State Government commit to a dedicated rural pool fund to update and modernise facilities built

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when there was hype around the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. “We want that investment to keep pools open for our communities and for the safety of the community, keeping people out of channels and dams.” Concern has been expressed at Pyramid Hill and Mitiamo for the future of their pools after two COVID-interrupted seasons and irregular opening days last summer under new managers Belgravia Leisure. Saturday’s announcement by Ms Green, accompanied by Labor’s Ripon candidate Martha Haylett, was welcomed by Cr Holt and CEO Lincoln Fitzgerald.

Pub owners get extra 90 days OWNERS of Inglewood’s Royal Hotel have been granted another extension to make the historic building’s verandah safe. The latest extension from the magistrates’ court gives Jika Jika Land Pty Ltd until August 31 to do the work. Loddon Shire Council took action against the owners after issuing a building notice last year.

The hotel has been closed since late 2020. Parts of the footpath have been blocked by safety fencing. Council’s director operation Steven Phillips said a building permit application had now been received. Owner Stephen Prior has said the verandah will be restored, ditching company plans approved by council in March 2021 for its removal.

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OMP and pageantry are in overdrive at the moment in the land of Will’s cousin the Old Dart - where street parties, parades and spectacular concerts are being rolled out (along with a few metres of red carpet) for the Platinum Jubilee of the Queen. Downunder, we’re not missing out on the celebrations and Bradley of Boort has kicked off local recognition with his latest Treemendous sign. “I was thinking of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration this week. Some people would want to send her a big congratulations but getting the wording right for such an important occasion and for such an icon is hard. So just congrats and you can’t go wrong,” he said.

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E THOUGHT it most royally right to devote this week’s OTF to stories about Her Maj and found there are many, often attributed to anonymous former staffers and others reluctant to divulge their name for fear of being locked up in the Tower of London or worse still, hopping in Dr Who’s Tardis for a trip back a few centuries when beheading was the punishment for treason.

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OR a few contextual facts - the Queen is reigning monarch of 53 Commonwealth countries, including Australia, a doting

great-grandmother to seven, and, according to some, can be totally hilarious in displaying a wicked sense of humour.

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NCE, when walking the grounds of Balmoral with her protection officer, Queen Elizabeth ran into some American tourists. It became clear they didn’t recognise her: “Have you ever met the Queen?” they asked. “No,” she responded, and then pointed at her protection officer. “But he has.”

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OR protection you couldn’t get more British than James Bond - 007. For the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics, the Queen joined Daniel Craig for a Danny Boyle-directed film that appeared to show her jumping from a helicopter straight into the London stadium. In truth, it was a guy called Gary Connery who pulled off the breath-taking stunt, but that didn’t stop the world from enjoying Her Majesty showing off her playful side.

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HE Queen’s pretty much like most of us - she enjoys a Sunday roast and doesn’t mind indulging in chocolate.

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ERE’S cheers to the Queen on her 70th year on the throne.

GARDEN HANDY Owen Bailey has come up with the answer for green thumbs losing secateurs with garden caddies made from recycled 20-litre plastic drums. Owen, of Wedderburn, had the caddies for sale at the local historic engine and machinery society swap meet. He says the non-insecticide drums are collected from farmers and handles are made from recycled timber. “The only new bits are two screws,” he said. LH PHOTO

Hall orders new defib

EIGHT local organisations have combined to help raise funds for a new $2000 defibrillator at Tarnagulla Public Hall. The hall committee put out the call after being told earlier this year the current defibrillator was about to become obsolete. President Barry Condick said: “The existing defibrillator was at the end of its functional life and we needed to replace this important community medical asset with a new unit. “The hall committee is pleased to announce that the fundraising goal has been reached.”

Among groups contributing to the cost have been Tarnagulla Neighbourhood Watch, Tarnagulla Seniors’ Group, the Tarnagulla Community Centre, the primary school and fire brigade and Tarnagulla Action Group. The hall and Tarnagulla History Archive also donated money. Mr Condick said a new unit, with a 10-year warranty and a battery with six-year life, had now been ordered. “Upon arrival it will be installed in the hall and the old unit returned to the supplier. Related signage will also be upgraded.”

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First drill optimism for historic reef

CREWS working the Wedderburn goldfields are expected to finish their first round of exploratory drilling within weeks. Diamond drilling in the Lane’s Reef area east of town started in March and Wedderburn Goldfields managing director Dick Sandner said assay results were expected next month. Mr Sandner said exploration was currently a joint venture with Ostract but his company had exercised its right for full ownership of the licence. He said the exploration start had followed 18 months of structural mapping and research of two zones. Drilling has been in the central zone, stretching more than 1.5km between Butterick Lane and Queen’s Gully Road. “Our sole aim is to re-establish underground gold mining in Wedderburn to extract resources identified using modern geological modelling supported by diamond-drill exploration,” he said. Mr Sandner said 12 drill holes were taking samples to test the mineralisation potential of the eastern part of Lane’s corridor. He said three drill holes had identified three major targets at

Gardiner’s, Baker’s and Lane’s Reefs. “The drilling has revealed distinct layers of sandstone that provide favourable conditions for gold desposition,” he said. “Mineralisation of Lane’s Reef includes styolitic quartz with coarse arenopyrite and some minor sphalerrite and chalcopyrite ... regarded as ‘pathfiners’ for gold.” Mr Sandner said a second drilling program with larger rigs to enable vertical drilling was planned within months, taking samples at depths to 200 metres. He said teams of four people were involved the drilling program. Mr Sandner said a challenge had been finding workers for the drilling program. Several Loddon Shire councillors last week met with Mr Sanders and inspected the drilling area. The return of full-scale mining exploration in the Wedderburn district adds to the industry activity across the Loddon with Catalyst Metals now considering construction of a $20 million exploration tunnel at Mitiamo where the company’s presence over a decade continues to build.

IN BRIEF Free flu jabs THE State Government has announced free influenza vaccinations for Victorians throughout June. It said cases of flu in Victoria had increased by more than 30 per cent in the past week after two years of COVID-19 and reduced international travel led to limited immunity to the common winter virus. GP clinics and community pharmacies were invited to offer the free flu vaccinations from yesterday as part of a $33 million package.

Road funds MEMBER for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh says Victorian Parliament committee hearings have exposed a savage $50 million cut to road safety in the State Government’s 2022-23 Budget. He says the funds were slashed from the Budget despite the state’s road toll increasing to 99 lives lost, up from 87 deaths at the same time last year. He says the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee also heard road safety spending in 2021-22 plunged to $86.6 million following an expected outlay of $136.9 million.

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Where the drilling is taking place at Wedderburn.

PATRONS at Steve’s Empire State Hotel Inglewood last weekend raised $200 for the community group of Moliagul and Rheola residents restoring the interior of the former Moliagul school.

Webster’s No 2 tilt falters RE-ELECTED Mallee MP Anne Webster failed in her bid to be the Nationals’ deputy leadership when the party met in Canberra on Monday. Dr Webster, who was returned with an increased majority after the May 21 federal election, had announced last week her candidacy for the No 2 position. The ballot saw former agriculture minister David Littleproud oust Barnaby Joyce as leader. Following Monday’s party room ballot, Dr Webster said: “Today I put my hand up for the role of deputy leader of the National Party, while I was not successful, I am very pleased that my colleague Senator Perin Davey from NSW has been elected, and I know she will do a wonderful job supporting our new leader David Littleproud. “I am looking forward to being part of a

strong team representing our region even while in opposition,” she said, No details have been released of other candidates for the deputy’s position or how the 21 MPs and senators voted. Meanwhile, the Australian Electoral Commission is expected to officially declare the Mallee poll within days at the division’s office in Bendigo. Updated AEC figures on Monday showed Dr Webster with 69.78 per cent of the two-party preferred vote, a lead of 36,901 votes over Labor opponent Carole Hart. Dr Webster received 50.10 per cent of the primary vote. Just over 8800 postal, absentee, provisional and declaration pre-poll votes remained to be processed. The new Parliament will have a majority Labor government with a record number of independents.

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Speed and parking: main road traffic woes SPEED check signs and designated large vehicle parking bays have been suggested for Inglewood’s Brooke Street. Main street traders have again raised concerns about Calder Highway traffic driving through or stopping in the town. Fusspots owner Catherine Norman said guttering on her shop’s verandah was left dangling overnight Friday. “I heard a noise after 5 o’clock Friday. I couldn’t work out what it was ... it was an unusual noise,” she said. It was only on Saturday morning that Catherine discovered the damage. “We’re lucky the verandah didn’t come down,” she said. Catherine said the incident had been reported to police and she had written to Loddon Shire Council.. And she believes there is a solution to large vehicles and caravans damaging historic verandahs. “We need designated large vehicle parking areas in sections of the street that do not have verandahs.” Meanwhile, Inglewood IGA’s Peter Moore says installation of speed check signs would help

IN BRIEF Recognition KINGOWER Development and Tourism has been recognised as the town’s community planning committee by Loddon Shire Council. The committee had asked council for the recognition and will meet with council this month to present its town plan and priorities. Council will provide $1250 for administrative and insurance cost support to the committee.

Pole treks THE first Australian woman to trek the South and North Poles, Linda Beilharz, was guest speaker at last month’s Newbridge CWA meeting. The Bendigo woman spoke on her adventures to the two poles and around the world.

Court action INGLEWOOD and District Historical Society actors will be in action tomorrow performing a court re-enactment for members of East Loddon Garden Club.

Trader Catherine Norman wants designated parking bays for large vehicles. LH PHOTO make the main street safer for other motorists and pedestrians. Peter said many country towns in Queensland had the signs monitoring the speed of all vehicles. “Some early mornings you can see four-wheel drives going

I would say 100kmh on Brooke Street,” he said. Department of Transport’s Melanie Hotton said on Tuesday: “We’ve installed large community gateway signs at the Calder Highway entrances to Inglewood to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyc-

lists. The signs provide a visual reminder to drivers that they are entering a town and need to adhere to the posted speed limit.” The department says it will continue to work with Loddon Shire to determine if further improvements are needed to parking conditions.

Gold bash back LAANECOORIE’S 10th anniversary Gold Bash will be held in October, raising funds for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. The two-day event will include gold panning, prospector lectures and gold tours. The event has not been held for two years because of COVID.

Streetscape project start a month away AN ECHUCA company has been awarded the contract for Pyramid Hill’s streetscape revitalisation project. Loddon Shire Council last week selected Capeng Pty Ltd and work is expected to start next month. The $1.4 million project focuses on the civic precinct of Kelly Street, Ottrey Street, Victoria Street and part of Barber Street. An east-west linkage is planned from the senior citizens’ centre through Kelly Park to Lions Park. Council has received $800,000 from the State Government and the shire will contribute $610,000. The project will complement works already completed to Pyramid Hill’s main

streets, including new footpaths, paving along Kelly Street, Kelly Park play space upgrade, and a footpath to the train station lined with solar bollards. Councillors in November endorsed preliminary designs ahead of detailed drawings and the calling of tenders when it was expected work would start early this year. When funding was announced, it was anticipated the project would be completed by this month. However, the Victorian design and construction sector has been overwhelmed in the past 12 months, pushing back many construction projects. Loddon Shire has said that similar proposed streetscape projects at Inglewood and Bridgewater are on its priority list for support from the State Government.

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Lily, Bella & Nada enjoying a break in between their netball games at the Winter Calder Sports last Friday. Grades 3-6 participated in a range of sports with other students from the region.

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Historic lamp back at fire station A HISTORIC lamp that lit up Inglewood fire station for seven decades has been returned to the local fire brigade. Captain Andrew Smith received the Thomas Rochester lamp at the brigade’s annual general meeting from the town’s historical society. First lighting up the old fire station in Grant Street, the lamp was named in honour of brigade lieutenant Thomas Rochester who resigned from the brigade in 1901 before leaving to fight as a member of the South African milita in the Boer War. Great-nephew Howard Rochester said Thomas paid his own way to South Africa. The brigade’s long-serving Captain Boag instigated the lamp immediately Thomas Rochester resigned and had it installed on the station’s north wall. Historical society notes say: “And so, in 1901, this beautiful station house lamp with plaque was installed at the fire station where it ruled over all through two world wars and a depres-

sion, lighting up the station for fire fighting access, inspections, training and social events, dances, fancy dress balls and table tennis tournaments.” The lamp was removed in about 1970 when a rural brigade truck was stored in the same station. Donated to the historical society, the lamp was restored by Eric Polongilo and talks between the historical society and fire brigade in recent years decided to place the lamp at the new station in Southey Street. Historical society president Wendy Murphy and Mr Smith said they were happy the “lamp’s journey will now continue as being the station lamp at the new station”. Thomas Rochester was born in 1872 and was an apprentice blacksmith at the Columbian Mine, a champion footballer and a member of Inglewood’s Victoria Rangers militia. He was inspired to head to the Boer War when a veteran of that conflict spoke at a fire brigade meeting.

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Howard Rochester and Andrew Smith with the historic lamp and (inset) Thomas stands with his brother Charlie in South Africa. Returning from South Africa, Thomas went to the Western Australian goldfields and, aged 42, enlisted in World War One. His wife and children came to Inglewood where Alice was matron at a private hospital. Thomas Rochester was killed at Villers Bretonneax on April 25, 1918. The Inglewood Ad-

vertiser reported that “a gloom was cast over the town” when news arrived of Thomas’ death. The family later moved to Sydney and Howard said his descendants were pleased the historic lamp was again on display at the Inglewood fire station.

Scar tree film showing hopes BOORT’S Paul Haw remains hopeful the acclaimed Lake of Scars documentary film will have a Loddon premiere screening. The documentary, directed and produced by Bill Code, had its world premiere at a Sydney film festival and a screening at Eaglehawk’s Star Cinema was booked out, prompting two further showings this month. And the documentary will also have screeningss in Swan Hill and Charlton.

The Lake of Scars centres on the passion of Mr Haw in creating a Keeping Place for hundreds of artefacts he has collected and stored in his shed, and his close work with the Dja Dja Wurrung people. Mr Haw said while there had been some discussions among local organisations to host a screening, “nothing has yet eventuated”. “It would be fitting to have a Loddon premiere,” he said.

Paperwork pulps Lions collection CHANGED regulations and compliance for recycling has ended East Loddon Lions Club’s collection of waste paper. Lions took over collection of paper and cardboard when the East Loddon Scouts folded more than 20 years ago. But club secretary Jo Guthrie said increased red tape since a change in Environmental Protection Authority rules late

last year had seen the club with just six members now end collections. Jo said money raised through recycling of paper had been donated to East Loddon P12 College. “The amount of paperwork now required was just too much for our small club and we have removed the storage bins from the Lions Den,” she said.

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Jed Paton, Jack Boadle and Maddi Paton were ready to show their skateboard skills to former world champion Renton Millar (inset) when he presented a three-hour workshop at Inglewood’s skate park on Saturday. They joined other youngsters from across the Loddon for the event.

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PRO skater Renton Millar gave the thumbs up to Inglewood’s jumps on Saturday. He was at J Sloans Park for a workshop with local skating enthusiasts who came decked in pads and helmets for lessons from the former world champion. Millar was a judge at last year’s Tokyo Olympics where skateboarding was on the program for the first time. Joining Loddon fans of the sport were members of the town’s Lions club. The club raised money, including a donation from the

movement’s international headquarters, to fund construction of the skate ramps. They were so impressed with the enthusiasm of Millar and local youngsters, that an invitation has been given for Millar to return to Inglewood later this year for another day of workshops and skating activities. Club members told the Loddon Herald they were canvassing an event that could incorporate a barbecue and activities in the adjacent swimming pool aimed at young people and families.

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Millar took the youngsters through warmup routines before imparting skills to flip their boards and use park ramps safely. The 2009 World Cup Vertical Points Champion, Millar has been skating professionally for more than 20 ytears and in 2012 won the first Australian Bowlriding Championship. Saturday’s three-hour workshop was organised by Northern District Community Health with funding from the State Government’s Freeza youth program.

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FITNESS instructor Sherryn O’Flaherty is driving community involvement across Boort for this month’s national Push Up Challenge. Sherryn already has Amity Boort, the under 17 and reserves footballers, Boort District Health, the hockey club and Boort District School joining the initiative to put the spotlight on mental health. The Boort Pushin for Better challenge aims to build on Sherryn’s fitness class participation last year. “We picked up a few extras when the class took part last year and we thought, let’s go bigger and get the community involved,” Sherryn said. “Supporting mental health initiatives is so important, especially after the last couple of years and the impact on everyone. “I’ve also been in touch with businesses this week and hope they will join in too.” Funds raised will support Lifeline, Movember and The Push for Better Foundation

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Brigade’s solar backing EMERGENCY service capabilities have been boosted in the Tarnagulla district. The town’s volunteer fire brigade has installed a solar battery backup system that can keep connections during electricity blackouts and brown outs. Members raised funds for the new battery unit and received a $10,000 grant from Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities Program with support from the Bertalli Family Foundation. Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance also gave $5000 to the project. Brigade member Kelly Whitton said: “Tarnagulla Urban Fire Brigade is a fully volunteer brigade with the CFA. “Our town is in a high fire risk zone due to the fact that Tarnagulla is surrounded by forests and reserves, but together as a community we can work towards mitigating those risks through education and participation. “The brigade plays a strategic role in helping protect lives and property in our town by delivering assistance in times of need. “The Tarnagulla community wishes to maintain a thriving and resilient future and prevent undesirable future trajectories in the context of the many challenges, including climate change. “In order for them to better adapt into the future and not leave their future to chance or to others, they intend to develop a

Power plans for food share KOOYOORA Women’s Network has launched a fundraising drive to install a solar system at its food share centre in Bridgewater. The network has joined with Bendigo Sustainability Group to crowd fund the initiative that will lower energy bills and reduce the carbon footprint. Committee member Carly Noble said the need for sustainable long-term food security had been identified during COVID-19 lockdowns. “The rising cost of food and the limited access to healthy produce over the last few years has become a serious concern for patrons in the Bridgewater and surrounding communities,” she said. “The new blue container which is situated at the front of the Platform 1 Hub will be the location of the food share centre which will also house a refrigerated system that will store the perishable food delivered through to the centre.” Money raised will fund solar panels, an inverter, installation, cabling and trenching of the unit.

The brigade’s Kelly Whitton, Captain George Filev and Han Read with the solar battery. suite of tailored actions for their town, to proactively, not reactively, and continually develop their capacities to build their collective, individual and institutional resilience. “This is why we decided to in-

stall a solar battery back up unit to keep us connected and operational at all times. “The battery will offer the town residents a source of renewable power to charge communication devices and provide

comfort and a place of connection during extended heat waves and emergency events.” Kelly said the aim was to build resilience for the town and the CFA. “We’re excited to have the battery system installed.”

Butcher expands AWARD-WINNING Wedderburn butcher Cam Steel has announced expansion plans with a second shop opening in Charlton this month.

Event promotion grants available Council’s event promotion scheme assists community groups organising events by providing sponsorship for promoting events held within the municipality. Applications from community groups can be made under one of the two following categories:

Calling all photographers – what does Loddon Shire mean to you? Council is looking for images from around our Shire to use for our Annual Report (and other Council publications) covering the theme “What does Loddon Shire mean to you?” We’re after photos that really capture the essence of living in our Loddon Shire – be it landscapes, natural attractions, buildings, plants, animals or local events. If you’re a photographer and would like to see your photo in print, please send your image to photos@loddon.vic.gov.au and let us know where the image was taken. Credit will be given for any photographs published by Loddon Shire, so please include details of who has taken the image. Remember: If your photograph includes a person, please ensure you have their written permission to use their image publicly.

Major Event Category: $1,000 for events of regional or state significance i.e. state sporting events and/or major festivals, and that attract a significant number of visitors from outside the region.

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River trees dying as birds rip grain cover VORACIOUS corellas have already destroyed trees along Bula-Bul Creek as they now devour Loddon River red gums, said Inglewood’s Kevin Poyser. His concern for the health of riverbank trees at Bridgewater comes as hotel owners Greg McKinley and Virginia Hyland last week raised alarm at the damage being done and the risk to river health. And local farmers have told the Loddon Herald that crackles of corellas are also ripping ground grain storage covers to shreds as they viciously search for food. Mr Poyser said he feared for the condition of river trees in even two years after seeing the damage along the nearby Bul-aBul Creek. “A lot of trees are dying from

Kevin Poyser the top down,” he said. “The amount of dead wood just has to be seen to realise what is happening ... it’s just out of this world the amount of birds there. “I do believe the population of corellas in the district is taking

off and will risk the river and its amenity.” Mr Poyser backed up Mr McKinley with his estimate of thousands of corellas every day, perched both sides of the Loddon River. “I wouldn’t like to be trying to grow a fruit and vegetable garden in the area,” he said. Mr Poyser said there were some trees along Bul-a-Bul Creek totally stripped of leaves. Loddon Shire last week said it had asked the Municipal Association of Victoria to advocate for measures to control corellas. The MAV did not respond to inquiries on what action it had taken. Australian Native Parrot Protection Association in a letter published in today’s Loddon Herald (Page 12) has urged council to consult Bird Advocacy Foundation on the control of corellas.

$600k supermarket freezer works NEW freezers and coolroom are being installed at Randall’s Supermarket Wedderburn in a $600,000 upgrade. Owner Leigh Randall said work had started in earnest this week. He said the coolroom had been

installed when he took over the business 28 years ago and freezer units were of similar age. “The new units will be 68 per cent more energy efficient,” Leigh said. “We have been working away for the past four weeks prepar-

ing for arrival of the new units and there will still be a few more weeks ahead to finish the work. “All the new units will be door opening and the coolroom capacity will be greater.” Leigh said all refrigeration units were being replaced.

Tarmeka begins admin traineeship at BDH TARMEKA King is into the second month of her business administration traineeship at Boort District Health. The 12-month traineeship will see Tarmeka learn enhanced administration skills as she begins coursework in coming weeks. Tarmeka, who moved to Boort 18 months ago, said: “This is a wonderful oppor-

tunity and working at Boort District Health is like being with family ... everyone looks after everyone in the community and I’ve been made to feel so welcome by amazing coworkers and managers.” CEO Donna Doyle said Tarmeka’s traineeship would include assisting administrative staff and assisting with patient and client inquiries.

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Student skill boost aim

A STATE Government initiative this week aims to provide extra investment in agriculture education in secondary schools. The $5.5 million Secondary Schools Agriculture Fund will support schools, industry groups and community organisations in Northern Victoria to inspire students into local agricultural careers. It was announced the fund will support Victorian schools and the sector to raise awareness of the opportunities available in agriculture, uplift agriculture teaching capability and offer more opportunities within schools for students to develop the skills needed to transition into agriculture careers.

Currently, Wedderburn College has several VCAL students working on farms as part of their vocational training. The Government says funding will be available for a range of agriculture education activities like designing programs, engaging with local industry, purchasing equipment and other needs schools have in order to deliver quality agriculture studies. Northern Victoria Region MP Mark Gepp said: “This boost will help meet the growing demands of the local agriculture sector – seeking innovative young workers with digital, business and marketing skills ... food and fibre entrepreneurs who can take products to international markets.”

Dam volumes and spill risks VICTORIAN Farmers’ Federation is presenting irrigator workshops in northern Victoria this week. Northern Victorian Water Resource Manager, Dr Mark Bailey and Aither Director, Chris Olszak will talk on status of water markets and outlook update at the events, including one in Echuca. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the workshops promised irrigators invaluable

information on managing risk for the season ahead. “These workshops are a great opportunity for irrigators to hear first hand from an independent party on how farmers can manage their water and risks”. “With forecasters predicting a wet outlook ahead, it’s important irrigators know how to manage their dam volumes and spill risks,” Mr Leahy said.

SHEEP LAMB numbers dropped to 8300 head at Bendigo on Monday to be significantly lower than the 13,000 plus yarded last week. Quality remained mixed, with well finished fat score 3 and 4 trade and export lambs in limited supply against the plainer types off grass and showing the affects of the cold conditions. The general run of lambs sold at similar levels, while the best slaughter types in shorter-skins gained $5 to $10 in a market that did strengthen as it progressed. With prices performing around quality, it meant carcass estimates for lambs in a weight category could show a wide discrepancy of 700c to 860c/kg cwt. The better processing lambs were generally in a range of 750c to 820c/kg cwt. Heavy export lambs from $229 to a top of $279/head, and there was some strong lambs of lambs around 32kg cwt which pushed over 800c/kg cwt. Heavy lambs 26-30kg cwt from $212 to $235/head and this category was showing a lot of

price variation based on quality and if domestic buyers step in to purchase or not. Good trade lambs were dearer, the 24-26kg cwt pens from $203 to $218 and the 22-24kg cwt lots from $190 to $205/head. But plainer trade lambs in a similar weight band sold down to $168/ head. Most light lambs with reasonable frame from $135 to $160/ head selling to both processors and local restockers. The sheep market trended $5 to $10 dearer with some young Merino trade wethers selling strongly to record a bigger rise. Heavy ewes $190 to $230 with the middle run of sheep from $135 to $185/head. Light and secondary mutton $78 to $130/ head. Good lines of sheep were estimated at 590c to 640c/kg cwt, with premiums of over 700c paid for some Merino wethers.

For many people, conversations about their Will and succession planning are easy to put off, but many problems (costly legal disputes and tax bills, to name just two) can be minimised with disciplined forward planning. Succession planning is the broad process of considering how your wealth will be transferred, either during your lifetime or after death. Tax planning, your readiness to hand over control, the ability of the next generation to step up, and your possible pension entitlements, are all relevant factors. Estate planning looks at your wealth and considers how control and ownership should pass on your death. Estate planning comprises: z a Will; z Powers of Attorney; z Death Benefit Nominations (for superannuation benefits).

It might also involve Deeds of Succession of Trustee or Appointor for family trusts, amendments to existing Trust Deeds or Partnership documents, and/or a Memorandum of Wishes or Family Agreement (being high level documents that bring all of the parts of the estate plan together).

MERINO LAMBS Monmore P/L Laanecoorie (159) $258.

MERINO WETHERS P & G Hare Cohuna (102) $196.

CROSSBRED EWES LR Walters Dingwall (28) $209, Yentrac Nominees Tatura (33) $198, Chartwell Farms Romsey (35) $184.

MERINO EWES JC & LJ Younghusband Powlett Plains (75) $180.

CROSSBRED LAMBS DI Gitsham & Sons Kerang (55) $270, Monmore P/L Laanecoorie (55) $266, Barr Downs Past Co, Kerang (44) $258, SN &

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GRAIN Boort Grain Co-op prices as at Tuesday. Wheat - H1 $487 FIS. H2 $482 FIS. APW $447 FIS. ASW $440 FIS. GP1 $424 FIS. Barley - PL1 ISCC $414 FIS. SP1 $403.50 FIS. Bar1

$410 FIS. Pulses - Non-GM canola ISCC $958 FIS +/- AOF. Non-GM canola Non ISCC $986.50 FIS +/- AOF. Faba 1 $448 FIS. Faba 2 $435 FIS. Season 22-23 deld site - APW MG $433.

The conversations around farm succession planning What is the difference between Succession Planning and Estate Planning?

DA Collins Bridgewater Nth (47) $244, C Graham Family Arnold (57) $244, Robert Niven Elmore (21) $239, DJ & ED Lees Rochester (102) $238, M Hartland Goornong (117) $235, R & N Comer P/L Drummartin (101) $229, DJ Fatt & JA Gallagher Raywood (64) $228, Ian Angove Echuca (13) $226, GR Dobson Echuca (30) $224, GJ & GM Bremner P/L Quambatook (23) $216, Peter F Schiltz Quambatook (45) $215, GF & CM Rathjen Colbinabbin (47) $215, PA & JM Treacy Kerang (29) $212, Setec P/L Benalla (26) $209, AC Dalrymple Narrewillock (117) $207, B & E Wilson Kurting (29) $202, Hope Avon P/L Kurting (28) $202, Richmond Park Rural Lancefield (56) $200, Gredgwin Ridge Boort (49) $196, JL McCarthy & Co Lancefield (86) $195, Nutbyrne P/L, Knowsley (40) $193, Mrs L Dingwall Pyramid Hill (24) $193.

Where do I start? There are four key questions – what you own, what you control, who you want to leave it to, and how should they receive it.

Do you need to protect the things that matter most?

It’s time to talk. Will and Powers of Attorney Complex Estate Planning and Testamentary Trusts

This is the first in a series of six articles on farm succession planning that aim to help you start the process to ensure an efficient transition of your wealth to your intended beneficiaries.

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Our expert, Trent McGregor, will be speaking at the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July, at 2pm in the Careers and Technology Marquee Far from being the simple life, farming is a complex mix of land, equipment, relationships and knowledge, all carefully and strategically managed for generations. Robertson Hyetts have the experience and knowledge to help secure your legacy now, and plan for the future with confidence. Call us on 03 5434 6666 or visit us at robertsonhyetts.com.au

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FEATURES OPINION | QUIZ

Bigger share for country Victoria By PETER WALSH

1.What currency is used in Denmark? 2. In which English town was William Shakespeare born? 3. How many time zones does Australia have? 4. An Australian kids tv show was called ‘Round the ___’? 5. Including Anthony Albanese, how many elected Prime Ministers have there been since Essendon last won a final? 6. What kind of food is Penne? 7. Which is longer – 1 mile or 1 nautical mile? 8. How many times have Collingwood and Carlton met in grand finals? 9. And which team has won most of those grand final clashes? 10. Which capital city is further North – Canberra or Adelaide? 11. Where in the human body would you find the smallest bone? 12. The hair-like substance on an ear of corn is called what? 13. In which year did the Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ begin? 14. Who discovered penicillin? 15. Impressionist painter Claude Monet was what nationality? 16. What is the capital city of Brazil? 17. To the nearest thousand, how many words are there in William Shakespeare’s complete works? 18. Which part of the human eye controls how much light passes through the pupil? 19. What is the name of the town in which the Flintstones lived? 20. Which country has the highest life expectancy?

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ON THE bottom line of the Victorian economy – and story – regional Victoria has always punched above its weight. And for too long has been forced to keep doing that, without the reinvestment any community, operation and enterprise needs to keep moving forward. That is why Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and I have announced that a Liberals and Nationals government elected in November will implement the nation’s first Regional Infrastructure Guarantee. A guarantee that regional Victoria will see a massive 25 per cent of all new government capital investment for infrastructure projects in regional Victoria in our first term of government. We don’t just suggest regional Victorians have been denied their fair share of state government funding for too long – you just have to look around the state and you can see it everywhere. Our regional hospitals, schools, sports grounds, roads and rail infrastructure have been short-changed with decades of careless neglect by successive, city-centric Labor governments When it comes to roads we are also talking about the safety of everyone who travels on them – and the further they fall into disrepair the harder it is going to be, the more expensive it is going to be, to get them back up to an acceptable standard. Analysis of the 2021-22 State Budget papers shows just 11.4 per cent of Labor’s asset investment was directly allocated to projects in regional Victoria For the current budget – 2022 to 2023

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– this has crept up less than two per cent to a paltry 13 per cent in 2022- 23. And while cost blowouts on Labor’s mismanaged major projects reaches a staggering $28.1 billion, the Andrews Labor Government has cut the regional development budget by 68 per cent – a total of $370.3 million – in the past two years alone. Labor’s cuts also extended to road maintenance, which is down 28 per cent (a total of $240 million) in the same period. Not surprisingly, regional Victorians have had more than enough. The only way this is going to change is a change in government come November – I am in no doubt that is the only thing that will deliver regional Victorians its truly fair share and the funds invested in our state. Under a progressive Victorian Government for all Victorians the Liberals and Nationals when elected will treat all Victorians with respect and fairness by making sure they all receive their fair share of the cake. That’s why we have come up with this guaranteed share, a political promise that will not just be a first for Victoria but will show all other states how to look after all the interests of all their people. Regional Victorians have missed out for too long under city-centric Labor governments. New projects such as the $750 million Mildura Base Public Hospital, or a restored Country Roads and Bridges Program, are

exactly the transformational infrastructure our regional communities need. A new report by Victoria’s Parliamentary Budget Office has clearly exposed the Andrews Labor Government’s severe under-investment in regional Victoria. The report, Asset investment excluding Australian Government funding, reveals the extreme neglect of regional Victoria under a city-centric Labor Government that’s investing so much more – on a per person basis – in metropolitan Melbourne compared to what we people in the regions have been allkocated. It found a per person asset investment in metropolitan Melbourne of $15,268 versus a paltry $7142 in regional Victoria in the 2021-22 State Budget. There can be no denying regional Victorians have been missing out on our fair share under neglectful Labor governments in 19 of the past 23 years. Daniel Andrews’ great regional rip-off has been exposed. We always knew this city-centric Andrews Labor Government was short-changing regional Victorians, but this report shows just how deep the neglect goes. The PBO details that “asset investment per person is around 114 per cent higher in metropolitan Victoria compared to regional Victoria”. The Liberals and Nationals guarantee that will change the minute we are returned to government.

* Peter Walsh is the member for Murray Plains

Corellas face ‘climate change distress’ Sir, Having read your article Bark Crazy (Loddon Herald May 26), I believe it is so very important to understand the behaviour and causes of what we are seeing here with our native corellas. Firstly, our native corellas are very intelligent birds whose intelligence is on par to that of 4 or 5-year-old children and they are known as being so loving and affectionate and who pair up for life. Under normal conditions, corellas are happy to live in small family groups however when their environmental conditions deteriorate badly these small family groups then join with other family groups and they so very intelligently all work together to help ensure the group’s survival. Unfortunately when humans then see these large numbers they mistakenly believe that these large numbers are the result of corellas overbreeding when in fact it is because they are now under duress and are more greatly concentrated being

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

pushed into smaller and smaller suitable feeding areas. The Arthur Rylah Institute’s Study on the Abundance of Four Cockatoo Species in Victoria, September 2021 found that over the years corella populations have more or less remained stable. We also know from the science that human activities and expansion are the causes for climate change catastrophes, eg droughts, fires, floods and with ever worsening extreme weather conditions and also the destruction of precious forests and natural habitats due to logging, more farms, more building of housing estates which now are putting our precious wildlife under great duress, including the corellas. I would greatly urge Loddon Council etc to please refer this matter and contact the Bird Advocacy Foundation (BAF) to assist here.

The BAF patron is the world-renowned and so greatly respected Professor Gisela Kaplan, ornithologist and also emeritus professor of bird behaviour - there are effective non-lethal measures available to arrive at a win-win solution here without the use of cruel and so unnecessary killing of our beautiful native birds to resolve these human caused issues. The corellas should not be made to pay with their lives for human caused problems. These 21st century issues require 21st century technology and it is time for us to learn to share this planet with our precious wildlife and use 21st century technologies to resolve such issues.

Elizabeth Attard Director Australian Native Parrot Protection Association

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FEATURES

Ken Arnold begins a two-part series on construction of the Laanecoorie Weir

Dullness of a gamble

The weir flowing in 1910

The puddled clay bank after it had been washed away in 1909 Although the earthworks for the line was completed from the station to Blossom Hill road, no further work was done. There were numerous rallies, meetings, protests as to where railway lines should or should not be built. At one stage the line was going to cross the Loddon River somewhere near Newbridge and go on to between Llanelly and Arnold whilst it was also suggested it should head north to the railway line between Derby and Bridgewater. Although a powerful Hall’s patent steam stone breaking machine with multiple action was erected on the west bank in readiness to crush rock in May 1889 the continual flooding caused the work to be suspended for several months hence this machine did not commence work until December, as the mud had to be cleared from the bed rock before the laying of concrete could begin on January 4, 1890. Work had just begun on the wall when

there was a partial break in the embankment in the February. Meanwhile on June 1, 1889 Andrew O’Keefe was fined for neglecting to provide proper closet accommodation for the 100 men and women employed at the weir or camped thereat along with the filthy state of camp it having no proper scavengering. As a result at least 25 people contracted typhoid of which five cases were fatal. Mr. Saunders, the manager for the contractor, was ordered to remove the closets further away from the works whilst separate closets had to be provided for the women, provide deodorisers and that the refuse be removed two or three times a week. All up fines and costs of £41/7/were inflicted. A tender of £249/17/6 by A. P. Chapman was accepted to build the caretaker’s cottage at the weir in August 1889. Four 36-inch diameter outlet valves

were manufactured by Abraham Roberts of the United Iron Works, Sandhurst (Bendigo.) These valves were capable of discharging 44,000 cubic feet of water per minute, they to be controlled from the gangway (bridge). Employee T. King was crossing the embankment with a horse and dray when they were precipitated into the drink. Both King and his horse drowned in August 1890. One of the workmen fell into an excavation for the puddle wall, a depth of 40 feet, he surviving the following month. At that time a byways channel was to be excavated to the west of the wall. The weir was completed by March 1891, the final cost being around £133,876, there having been numerous inquests into the price paid for the land.

NEXT WEEK - PART TWO

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THE Deakin-Gillies Government began buying land on both sides of the Loddon river in readiness to build a weir upstream from the small township of township of Janevale in the 19th century. Now known as Laanecoorie, the location was described as being dull whilst gambling was characteristic of the state of affairs. The cost of building the weir was expected to be about £85,000 plus £48,308 was to be spent to purchase the 1053 acres of land. The Laanecoorie weir, the second water storage to be built in Victoria, was designed by Stuart Murray and Carlo Catani for the Loddon United Water Trust. Andrew O’Keefe commenced work in January 1889, he having some involvement with Joshua Thomas Noble Anderson and Stuart Murray, there being 80 men and 20 women engaged. The tender price was to be £57,321/15/6, also recorded as £46,000, however, on December 27, 1888, Deakin authorised an amount of £63,541/9/0 for the construction of a concrete weir, earthen dam and other works on the Loddon River. The concrete masonry weir, with a line of wrought iron automatic gates similar to the design of Chaubart, but designed by civil engineer Ebb, they being the first of this sort erected in the colony. The main wall was 320 feet long, it being anchored into the natural sedimentary rock on the left hand side whilst on the right hand side the wall was puddled clay, making the overall length of the wall 1020 feet, it being 52 feet wide at the base and 12 feet wide at the top, the height being around 34 feet plus the gates. The weir was capable of holding 610 million cubic feet of water. The residents of Laanecoorie were soon requesting extra police presence in the township owing to the number of men engaged on constructing the weir and those who were being employed by the contractor in clearing the land in readiness for the Maldon-Laanecoorie railway which was planned to be extended on past the Shelbourne station, according to reports in February 1889. The railway line was to continue on from the Shelbourne station to the Bible Christian church at Cousin’s Corner, Woodstock West.

As a result at least 25 people contracted typhoid of which five cases were fatal

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As a Boort District Health employee, you will have access to:  Salary Packaging  Career training and development  Flexible work arrangements  Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program  Active and rewarding Social Club  Live and work in an enviable community. www.boort.com.au In this role, you will lead the Clinical team to achieve excellent patient/client and consumer care, with a focus on governance, workforce development and progressive change management. Overseeing the clinical workforce, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Medic al Services, the senior executiv e team and the Board of Management to ensure the Health Service achieves key departmental and organisational deliverables. You will develop and maint ain effective working relationships with key stakeholders ensuring strong connections with the greater community and consumers, hence ensuring the highest quality of service delivery and patient safety. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will need a Bachelor of Nursing with postgraduate qualific at ions in health, management or leadership highly regarded; professional registration with AHPR A and a solid understanding and experience with NSQHS and ACQ&S standards. An attractive remunerat ion package will be offered for the right candidate. Position description: can be obtained from www.bdh.vic.gov.au Closing Date: 1700 hours (AEST) Monday 20 June 2022 Enquiries to: Donna Doyle, Chief Executive Officer (03) 5451 5282 or Boort District Health at employment@bdh.vic.gov.au

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CAREERS AT LODDON Loddon Shire Council is seeking applications for the following positions from highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and outcome focused individuals who want to make a difference and help shape our future. Community Care Assistant – ref.J/159  Help make a difference in the local community, with no qualifications necessary  Casual positions across the Shire  Band 2 - $34.75 per hour inclusive of casual loading Community Care Workers – ref.J/102 and J/105  Casual and part-time positions  Band 3 - $28.64 per hour ($35.80 for casuals inclusive of loading) Early Childhood Educator – ref.no J/123  Casual positions at all kindergartens  ECEC1.1 - $29.75 (inclusive of casual loading) Early Childhood Teacher – ref.no J/124  Casual positions at all kindergartens  ECTC1.1 - $40.05 (inclusive of casual loading) Applications for the positions above will be assessed as they are received. Manager Governance – ref.J/158  

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Applications for the position above will close on Monday 13 June 2022 at 5pm. For further information, including a detailed position description and details on how to apply, please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic. gov.au or contact Council’s Organisational Development Unit on (03) 5494 1202.

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LODDON HERALD BUSINESS, TRADES & SERVICES

Meet the mobile butcher who loves a story LODDON mobile butcher Nathan Norman enjoys travelling the region, providing a quality service and hearing the stories of other people. “I enjoy seeing different people every day,” said the mobile butcher from Newbridge. “Catching up with repeat customers and listening to people’s stories ... everyone has a story. Some people I’ve chatted with for a while after the job, talking the game, the land or just what life throws at us.” Nathan started as a butcher when living in Tasmania. ““I got a call from someone in the north-west. Their butcher had passed away suddenly. So three-plus hours from east to west, I finished what he had

started and returned his chiller to the widow.” Nathan said he was pleased to provide a specialist service to customers wanting their animals processed on-site. “Some customers just want to eat and some are into the ethics of it, organically raising their own,” he said. “My approach to the business is unique in the fact that I’m asked how I go about the process and I explain, bringing all the equipment I need and doing it there and it stays there. I provide the packing and labels so the customer isn’t inconvenienced. “I’ve even had some completely contactless jobs. “Honouring fixed quotes is another facet. I’ve found people

are attracted to no hidden charges, being transparent. I think it works because I’ve had quite a few repeat customers and referrals in the two years operating in Victoria.” Nathan said he was in contact with Deb Hancock at The Fat Butcher in Inglewood last year. “And through her connections I settled at Newbridge,” he said. “So far it’s been great getting out amongst the rural community up here. “The volume of response to the business has been encouraging.”

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Luke left sitting on 99 KEY Mitiamo defender Luke Lougoon remains on 99 games and will miss Saturday’s crucial Loddon Valley league clash against Bridgewater. The Superoos’ 2019 premiership year best and fairest has been sitting one short of the milestone for a month after injuring his hamstring. He missed the Maiden Gully game a fortnight ago and continued physiotherapy treatment while the Superoos had the bye last weekend. Lougoon’s inclusion would

have been a bonus for Mitiamo who have been severely challenged by Maiden Gully and Inglewood in opening rounds and was lucky to have come within four points of Pyramid Hill when the Bulldogs were horribly awry in front of goal three weeks ago. But Lougoon, who crossed from Kangaroo Flat in 2015, was ruled out late Tuesday afternoon. After a sluggish start to the season, Bridgewater is finding exciting form under new coach Rick Ladsen, only being seriously challenged by Maiden Gully in

the second quarter at the weekend before running away with the game.. A victory over Mitiamo on Saturday would likely see the Mean Machine leapfrog the Superoos into the top three, leaving Miti, Inglewood and Bears Lagoon Serpentine to slog out coming rounds to see who will likely play finals in 10 weeks. Loddon Valley league takes a bye next weekend for the Queen’s Birthday but when fixtures resume, the second half of the season will play out with Mitiamo

JUNIOR ACTION - EAST LODDON V INGLEWOOD

facing Bears Lagoon Serpentine and Bridgewater up against ladder leader Pyramid Hill. Results over the next three weeks will certainly shape the ladder - pretty much determining teams to finish with a double chance in the finals and giving a clear indication of the challenges for mid-order teams looking to lock in fourth and fifth spots, After last weekend’s lop-sided results, things may well be different this Saturday.

- CHRIS EARL

Stableford event will start club championship play BOORT Golf Club’s largest field this season enjoyed mild, calm conditions and some great scores were recorded on Saturday. Continuing with his recent hot form, green’s directior Damien Lanyon shot his best score around the course to finish with 77 off the stick and nett 65. Also having his best score was Sydneysider Graeme Bal, who finished runner-up with his 99 off the stick returning a nett 69. Rounding out the ball run were Shayne Morris with a net 71 and and Robert Johnston who finished with a net of 81. In the nearest the pins, Jamie Sutton picked up the 8th and 18th while Damien, Robert and Kevin shared the rest. The round also marked the conclusion of this month’s Lanyon Fencing award, and fittingly it was the sponsor who easily won after recording wins in all three rounds he played – well done Damien!

EAST Loddon Rams had a strong win over Inglewood in their Loddon Valley under 18 football clash at Serpentine on Saturday. Fynn Clymo (above) chipped in with a goal for the Rams and was named among their best players. Jamarson Trewhalla (right) made some dashing runs out of defence for Inglewood as the Blues worked hard in all four quarters. LH PHOTOS

Luke Lougoon

This week will see a stableford event kick off the first round of the club championships.

INGLEWOOD Sunday’s stroke event had a good field with the Empire State Hotel sponsor award on the line. There were some good rounds recorded, with low markers David Vanston and Bruce Isaac around the gross 80 shot level. Despite these good rounds, the ‘Steve’s Empire State Hotel’ meal voucher was won by Nathan Joyner with a welcome return to form and recorded 93-28-65, with Tim Johns in second place with 8415-69. Bruce Isaac cleaned up the super pin on the 9th with a superb shot, perfectly using his pitching wedge to put his tee shot within a metre of the hole. Sunday’s event will start at midday.

Catch up double header

DARTS was played at Victoria Hotel Pyramid Hill on Monday night. Competitors were Cathy Brodie, Craig Boyd, Hafyq Nasharuddin, Tammy Peter, Bernie Smith, Sharron Boyd, Rob Peter, Genevieve Trice, Janine Worth and Steve Roberts. Eliminated down to a final round of doubles between Craig and Cathy, Janine and Sharron which Craig and Cathy won. On Tuesday night, Pyramid played at Korong Vale in Loddon Darts Association for a double header to make up lost matches.

Triple reunion BEARS Lagoon Serpentine will hold reunions of its 1972, 1982 and 1992 Loddon

IN BRIEF

Valley football premiership sides on June 18 as part of the club’s gala day. “It is a huge round for us as we will be celebrating our sponsors, our heritage members and premierships as well as hosting our goods and services auction,” said one of the organisers Erin Valance.

Pony club volunteers LODDON Pony Club members were part of the recent Inglewood volunteer expo. Linda Isaac, who was quoted in our article last week, is secretary of Loddon club that holds its events at Powlett Plains Recreation Reserve.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Daphne Chamberlain had a special treat for her 90th birthday at the weekend when Bridgewater’s senior footballers caught up with her before the game. Daphne has been barracking for the Mean Machine for 70-plus years and was seen waving her new club scarfe as the club recorded a win.

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NETBALL & HOCKEY | SPORT NETBALL SCOREBOARDS LODDON VALLEY A Grade: Bridgewater 11, 19, 34, 48, (48) lost to Maiden Gully 17, 33, 49, 62, (62), Pyramid Hill 7, 14, 20, 24, (24) lost to Newbridge 9, 16, 22, 32, (32). Marong Maiden Gully Calivil Mitiamo Bridgewater Newbridge Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine

136.96 142.15 123.61 125.90 106.79 80.68 57.05 54.46

26 24 24 18 16 12 4 4

B Grade: Calivil 10, 14, 25, 30, (30) lost to Marong 10, 29, 39, 53, (53), Bears Lagoon Serpentine 7, 17, 28, 38, (38) lost to Inglewood 13, 23, 31, 43, (43), Pyramid Hill 1, 12, 19, 26, (26)lost to Newbridge 18, 30, 42, 56, (56), Bridgewater 12, 18, 30, 41, (41) d MGYCW - B Grade 7, 23, 32, 40, (40). Marong Newbridge Maiden Gully Bridgewater Pyramid Hill Inglewood Calivil Mitiamo BL Serpentine

129.28 162.55 136.51 122.22 85.30 79.10 84.23 68.25 65.47

28 24 20 20 12 12 8 4 0

C Grade: Bears Lagoon Serpentine 9, 22, 35, 50, (50) d Inglewood 6, 18, 26, 34, (34), Calivil 12, 27, 38, 48, (48) d Marong 8, 14, 26, 34, (34), Pyramid Hill 3, 7, 16, 23, (23) lost to Newbridge 7, 13, 24, 29, (29), Bridgewater 9, 18, 24, 34, (34) lost to Maiden Gully12, 22, 33, 46, (46). Maiden Gully Marong Bridgewater BL Serpentine Newbridge Calivil Pyramid Hill Inglewood Mitiamo

162.16 123.64 146.26 130.47 93.63 84.67 79.78 63.48 63.49

28 24 20 20 12 12 8 4 0

C Reserve: Bears Lagoon Serpentine 15, 29, 39, 57, (57) d Inglewood 7, 12, 16, 18, (18), Pyramid Hill 7, 9, 10, 15, (15) lost to Newbridge 5, 10, 18, 29, (29), Bridgewater 6, 15, 20, 29, (29) lost to Maiden Gully 12, 23, 35, 43, (43), Calivil 3, 7, 13, 21, (21) lost to Marong 10, 22, 26, 39, (39). Maiden Gully Marong Calivil Newbridge Bridgewater BL Serpentine Mitiamo Pyramid Hill Inglewood

279.33 200.53 138.83 130.35 119.11 94.78 55.16 37.54 21.67

28 26 20 20 14 12 8 0 0

Wing attack Emma Lockhart sends Wedderburn forward in another strong win for the ladder leaders. LH PHOTO 17 and under: Bridgewater 13, 25, 34, 42, (42) d Maiden Gully 8, 17, 30, 36, (36), Calivil 20, 30, 45, 59, (59) d Marong 6, 11, 13, 17, (17). Newbridge Calivil Maiden Gully Bridgewater BL Serpentine Marong Mitiamo

180.69 159.46 191.11 104.62 144.02 57.24 21.31

28 22 20 20 18 12 8

15 and under: Calivil 3, 10, 13, 18, (18) lost to Marong 7, 20, 40, 50, (50), Bears Lagoon Serpentine 13, 27, 36, 49, (49) d Inglewood 3, 3, 5, 5, (5), Bridgewater 10, 19, 24, 32, (32) lost to Maiden Gully 9, 12, 28, 40, (40). Marong Maiden Gully BL Serpentine Calivil Pyramid Hill Bridgewater Inglewood Mitiamo

328.33 176.54 167.69 122.93 121.26 83.77 23.92 17.92

32 20 20 18 18 8 8 4

13 and under: Calivil 3, 8, 11, 18, (18)

d Marong 3, 8, 12, 16, (16), Bridgewater 2, 5, 6, 7, (7) lost to Maiden Gully 7, 9, 14, 18, (18), BL Serpentine 7, 9, 16, 22, (22) d Inglewood 4, 10, 10, 10, (10). Marong Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine Mitiamo Maiden Gully Calivil Bridgewater Inglewood

197.12 139.56 112.75 155.17 88.57 100.98 43.80 22.73

28 20 20 16 16 12 12 4

NORTH CENTRAL 14 and under: Wycheproof Narraport d Charlton 27-10, St Arnaud lost to Boort 10-32, Wedderburn lost to Birchip Watchem 18-23, Sea Lake Nandaly d Donald 22-18. Birchip Watchem Wycheproof N Wedderburn Boort Sea Lake Donald St Arnaud

249.33 140.00 152.53 124.58 85.27 75.18 70.00

28 24 20 16 8 8 8

Charlton

29.95

0

17 and under: St Arnaud lost to Boort 13-22, Wycheproof Narraport d Charlton 29-26. Donald Boort Birchip Watchem Wycheproof N St Arnaud Charlton

186.96 142.86 106.12 88.49 82.88 43.78

20 16 12 8 4 0

B Grade: Wedderburn d Birchip Watchem 57-29, St Arnaud lost to Boort 22-68, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Donald 40-52, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Charlton 39-44.

17 and under B: St Arnaud lost to Boort 18-39, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Donald 13-37.

Wedderburn 264.12 Donald 144.86 Boort 130.34 Birchip Watchem 91.93 Charlton 88.81 Sea Lake Nandaly 88.57 Wycheproof N 73.18 St Arnaud 31.50

A Grade: Wedderburn d Birchip Watchem 74-31, Sea Lake Nandaly d Donald 42-34, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Chalrton 35-37, St Arnaud lost to Boort 21-60.

C Grade: St Arnaud lost to Boort 26-40, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Donald 32-38, Wycheproof Narraport d Charlton 34-15, Wedderburn d Birchip Watchem 37-27.

Wedderburn Boort Charlton Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof N Birchip Watchem Donald St Arnaud

Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Wedderburn Birchip Watchem Boort Wycheproof N Charlton St Arnaud

247.26 140.27 113.92 118.49 94.46 84.03 83.59 28.89

28 20 20 18 14 8 4 0

214.04 136.46 191.28 129.32 98.07 79.28 17.41 32.21

28 24 20 12 12 12 4 0

28 22 20 16 12 8 4 2

HOCKEY SCOREBOARDS Under 12: Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Donald 0-1, St Arnaud d Boort 5-0, Wedderburn lost to Birchip Watchem 0-3, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Charlton 0-5. St Arnaud Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton Birchip Watchem Donald Boort Wedderburn Wycheproof N

21 15 13 13 9 7 2 1

100 71 62 62 43 33 10 5

Under 15: Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Donald 1-5, St Arnaud d Boort

8-2, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Charlton 1-11. St Arnaud Charlton Birchip Watchem Donald Wycheproof N Boort Sea Lake Nandaly

14 13 12 9 5 4 3

78 72 67 50 28 22 17

Women: Sea Lake Nandaly d Donald 5-0, St Arnaud drew Boort 4-4, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Charlton 2-9. Charlton Birchip Watchem

18 15

100 83

Wycheproof N 10 56 Boort 7 39 Sea Lake Nandaly 6 33 St Arnaud 5 28 Donald 0 0 Men: Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Donald 1-5, St Arnaud d Boort 4-3, Wycheproof Narraport d Charlton 4-0. St Arnaud 16 89 Donald 13 72 Boort 12 67 Wycheproof N 11 61 Sea Lake Nandaly 3 17 Birchip Watchem 3 17 Charlton 3 17

Angus Kerr and Heath Polkinghorne are part of this season’s minkey hockey program at Wedderburn. LH PHOTO

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SPORT | LODDON VALLEY

Dominance gives Dogs top spot UNDEFEATED Pyramid Hill has taken top spot on the Loddon Valley league ladder with an emphatic win over Newbridge. With Bailey George, Dickens and Cheesman finding majors all day, the Bulldogs won by almost 200 points. Steve Gunther, who chipped in with a goal, was best on ground. It was an even opening term but on the scoreboard, the Bulldogs already had close to a fourgoal lead as they changed ends. This blew out to almost eight goals at the main break and Pyramid Hill then opened the flood gates and a 23-1 goal second half resulted. The third and fourth terms saw some polished football as the Dogs efficiently transferred the ball into the attacking zone, with the game plan adhered to with precision ball movement. Twelve players contributed to the goal avalanche, and in a team that had no passengers the Bulldogs showed no mercy as they posted their second score of 30+ goals for the season. The Dogs’ reserves were no less convincing, winning at Mitchell Park by 80 points. The Dogs posted five unan-

Bears Lagoon Serpentine’s Josh Walsh outruns Inglewood defenders to turnover play on Saturday. LH PHGOTO swered goals in the first term, and had pushed the buffer to beyond 50 points by the main break. The game petered out in the second half as the Dogs appeared to go through the motions. It was not pretty to watch and

the coach would not have been impressed. The domination of Pyramid Hill on the scoreboard was replicated across the senior and reserves competitions at the weekend. Calivil had another torrid encounter, this time facing the

powerful Marong who held the Demons to the same score it kicked the previous week against Pyramid Hill. Bears Lagoon Serpentine powered home in the final term against Inglewood, kicking eight unanswered goals.

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Calivil Marong

0.0 3.7

1.2 8.10

1.2 14.15

1.2 (8) 20.19 (139)

Goals - Calivil: Jake Lawry. Marong: Brandyn Grenfell 6, Kyle Manley, Ryley Taylor 3, Jacob Ede, Richard Tobbett 2, Nathan Devanny, Patrick Gretgrix, Carl Thiesz, Adam Ward. Best - Calivil: Not supplied. Marong: Nathan Devanny, Ryley Taylor, Kyle Manley, Jacob Ede, Adam Ward, Cory Jacobs. Pyramid Hill Newbridge

33.14 (213) 5.2 (32)

Goals - Pyramid Hill: Bailey George 8, Braidy Dickens 5, Mitchell Cheesman 4, Steven Gunther, Billy Micevski, Sebastian Relouw 3, Will Perryman 2, Nathan Catherwood, Ryley Dickens, Adrian Holland, Brad Ladson, Jack Woodward. Newbridge: Ryan Burt 2, Christopher Dixon, Brandon Etherington, Jack Murray. Best - Pyramid Hill: Steven Gunther, Billy Micevski, Ryley Dickens, Bailey George, Sebastian Relouw, Brad Ladson. Newbridge: Brandon Etherington, Ben Burns, Ryan Burt, Logan Dixon, Harry Whittle, Christopher Dixon. BL Serpentine 6.2 Inglewood 3.4

9.6 4.6

12.9 7.7

20.11 (131) 7.8 (50)

Goals - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Andrew Gladman, Justin Laird 5, Rhonen Maher 3, Bailey Harrison 2, James Bailey, Harrison Gadsden, Jacob Murley, Beau Roy-Clements, Josh Taig. Inglewood: Bregon Cotchett 2, Jaxon Billett, Coby Stobaus, Cody Wright, Lachlan Nemet. Best - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Josh Walsh, Charlie Gadsden, James Bailey, Andrew Gladman, Justin Laird, Harrison Gadsden. Inglewood: Bregon Cotchett, Thomas Alexander, Charlie Ingham, Nathan Angelino, Cody Stobaus, Luke Matheson. Bridgewater 5.1 Maiden Gully 2.0

7.4 6.2

11.5 7.3

17.9 (111) 7.5 (47)

Goals - Bridgewater: Cameron Ross 4, Joshua Martyn, Brayden Stephen 3, Tyler Estrada Lloyd Needs 2, Harry Donegan, Nicholas Naughton, Harry Symons. Maiden Gully: Jason Butty 6, Jayden Magnusson. Best - Bridgewater: Emile Pavlich, Harry Donegan, Jacob Ellings, Alexander Pollock, Michael Brooks, Luke Harrison. Maiden Gully: Jason Butty, Hamish McCartney, Jonathon Carroll, Corey Walsh, Lachie Sobina, Cooper Hale.

Pyramid Hill Marong Mitiamo Bridgewater Inglewood BL Serpentine Calivil Maiden Gully Newbridge

7 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

7 7 5 4 3 3 1 1 1

0 1 2 3 4 4 6 7 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

286.38 279.09 127.87 121.40 76.72 76.29 59.04 47.27 42.53

28 28 20 16 12 12 4 4 4

RESERVES Calivil Marong

0.1 4.4

0.1 14.7

2.1 17.5

2.1 (13) 26.21 (177)

Goals - Calivil: Daniel Browell, Jarad Smith. Marong: Zack Turnbull 6, Thomas Wilson 5, Grant Dowler, Jarrod Harris, Rhian Hender, Ben Langridge, Kane Newton 2, Harry Baker, Aaron Collins, Tristian Rowe, Tucker Thach, Gus Reade. Best - Calivil: Thomas Wakefield, Jayden Manderson, Peter Whelan, Nathaniel Whittle, William Cole, Stephen Fawcett. Marong: Harry Baker, Lachlan Lee, Gus Reade, Thomas Wilson, Zack Turnbull, Sam Taylor. Pyramid Hill Newbridge

5.0 0.0

8.6 0.0

10.9 1.3

13.11 (89) 1.3 (9)

Goals - Pyramid Hill: Gregory Quinn 4, Luke Padgham 3, Mitchell Dingwell, Rowan Pollock 2, Ed Caburnay, Ashton Dye. Newbridge: Jorah Dawkins. Best - Pyramid Hill: Luke Padgham, Mitchell Dingwall, Ashton Dye, Gregory Quinn, Matthew Moon, Jake Hyatt. Newbridge: Damien Whan, Keelan Bertuch, Jirah Dawkins, Matt Harris, Matthew Morgan, Jay Harkness. BL Serpentine 3.5 Inglewood 0.0

7.7 1.1

10.9 21.

13.15 (93) 2.2 (14)

Goals - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Tyler Strauch 7, Jayden Gladman 2, Josh Frilay, Kyale Paxton, Ashley Petty. Inglewood: Mitchell Jeffrey. Details incomplete. Best - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Josh Frilay, Tyler Strauch, Jaye allan Farnsworth, Brayden Sheahan, Jared Bennett, Mel Addlem. Inglewood: James Essex, Shay Hare, Malcolm Mclean, Jack Smith, Luke Brien. Bridgewater 5.1 Maiden Gully 0.0

6.6 2.3

10.12 2.3

13.17 (95) 2.3 (15)

Goals - Bridgewater: Timothy Wood 5, Dylan Robinson 3, Jayden Donaldson, Nicholas Harris 2, Declan Maher. Maiden Gully: Isaac Holden, Toby Hudson.

Best - Bridgewater: Timothy Wood, Jayden Donaldson, Hamish Terry, Declan Maher, Nicholas Harris, Mitchal Collins. Maiden Gully: Toby Hudson, Dylan Toulmin, Joshua Baum, Austin Alcock, Matthew Plant, Joel Burns. Marong Pyramid Hill Bridgewater Calivil Newbridge BL Serpentine Inglewood Maiden Gully Mitiamo

8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

8 6 5 4 3 3 2 1 0

0 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

625.30 296.57 169.93 82.29 104.51 65.55 53.95 27.27 22.44

32 24 20 16 12 12 8 4 0

JUNIORS UNDER 18 Marong Bridgewater

1.1 2.2

4.4 3.6

7.5 3.7

12.8 (80) 4.10 (34)

Goals - Marong: Zac Justice, Jacob Manning, Kai Terrill 2, Brodie Coombs, Joshua Hall, Bailey Holland, Spencer Taylor, Rhys Wakefield, Jack Collins. Bridgewater: Mitchell Flood, Oscar Horan, Hudson Pidoto, details incomplete. Best - Marong: Brodie Coombs, Bailey Holland, Ben Cruise, Kai Terrill, Jack Collins, Kobe McCaig. Bridgewater: Hudson Pidoto, Aaron Gauci, Jack Langtree, Cooper Rooke, Tate Woodhatch, Oscar Horan. East Loddon 4.2 Inglewood 0.2

5.3 1.6

10.2 3.5

Andrew Gladman and Justin Laird each booted five majors and Inglewood lost several players including Thomas Hicks and Jaxon Billett in the fourth quarter. Walsh, Gladman and Charlie Gadsden were again key for the Bears.

Solids wins for Rams, Panthers MARONG gained second half momentum to defeat Bridgewater by 46 points in Saturday’s under 18 fixtures. Bridgewater had held an edge in the first term before Marong nosed ahead at the main break and then added 6.4 after half time while restricting its opponents to 1.4. The margins were eerily similar at Serpentine where East Loddon Rams took honours by 48 points. Daniel Butler and Mason Hocking were key in front of goals while Tom Harcourt and Jye Rassmussen were named in the best for the Rams. Inglewood put in moments of solid flashy play, again Gabe Nevins and Jaspa Wendels were pivotal to defence turnovers driving the Blues deep forward while the Murphy brothers also worked hard all match.

13.3 (81) 4.8 (32)

Goals - East Loddon: Daniel Butler 4, Mason Hocking 3, Fynn Clymo, Jye Rasmussen, Tyler Rasmussen. Inglewood: Not supplied. Best - East Loddon: Tom Harcourt, Jye Rasmussen, Daniel Butler, Fynn Clymo, Ned Cartwright, Jaxon Addlem. Inglewood: Not supplied. Bridgewater Marong East Loddon Inglewood

7 7 7 7

5 5 3 1

2 2 4 6

0 0 0 0

172.73 168.86 70.58 44.66

20 20 12 4

DETAILS AS SUPPLIED BY AFL CENTRAL VICTORIA

Rams with numbers. LH PHOTO

THIS WEEK Inglewood v Pyramid Hill Mitiamo v Bridgewater Newbridge v Calivil Maiden Gully v Bears Lagoon Serpentine

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NORTH CENTRAL | SPORT

Boort takes lead when it matters

Bulls struggle at goal front A REDBACKS’ outfit hit hard with injuries found the going tough against a dominant Birchip-Watchem side on Saturday. The Bulls who had the ball forward for a major part of the game at Wedderburn’s Donaldson Park but couldn’t come up with a commensurate goal scoring rate in relation to inside 50 entries. The inaccurate Bulls could have had the game sewn up by half time but one goal from 10 scoring shots in the second term kept the Redbacks in the game. Lachie Sirett in the ruck and resting forward was a handful for the Redbacks. His general ruck play and marking around the ground along with a threegoal contribution made him a formidable obstacle for the Redbacks to overcome. Daniel Castellano was danger-

ous forward and chipped in with four goals. The Bulls defence led by the Hinkleys, Dale and Clayton made life difficult for the Redback forwards and let few chances through. Sam Simmons with two goals, Ben Hogan and Elliot Jaeschke were others to show out in an overall team effort by the Bulls. For the Redbacks, Tom Campbell at centre half forward finished with three goals in a battle against a competent Bulls defence. Hamish Winter-Irving at centre half back was constantly in the play and worked hard to stem the stream of opportunities presented to the Bulls’ forwards. Tim Leahy on a wing and Corey Lowry on ball presented strongly at contests and kept persevering all game. Joe Lockhart, in his

first game for 2022, acquitted himself well, gathered possessions efficiently and mostly hit a target with his disposals. Luke Holt in the centre continued his consistent form of late. Sam Lockhart in a back pocket, worked hard and marked strongly. Matt Lockhart in the ruck had plenty of strong opposition but contested everything from first bounce to the final siren. Robbie Tonkin on a forward flank found space and gave an option for defenders to target when clearing the ball forward. The Bulls victory keeps the battle for the top two positions on the ladder interesting, with Donald and Sea Lake Nandaly making up the trio in the race for the top spots.

- BOB STEEL

Sam Lockhart was among the best for Wedderburn on Saturday. LH PHOTO

ST ARNAUD got away to the perfect start in their game against the Boort Magpies when they were able to get on the board early with two quick goals in the first term. The Magpies could not break through into their attacking zone with limited opportunities and when they did, they were off target bringing up minor scores. The Saints with Kurt Torney and Jack Tillig setting the pace was again able to break through the Boort backline to post two goals nearing the end of the first quarter. At siren time the Saints had opened up a handy 27-point lead. Boort regrouped and started the second term in a positive manner posting their first goal of the game much to the delight of their loyal supporters. From the restart the Saints sent the ball forward where Jacob Tillig registered his first for the day and restored the Saints lead. With the Magpies lifting their work rate they were again able to clear the ball into their forward line for another major score and things were starting to look up for the visitors. Boort got the ball from the centre bounce deep into their forward line and they were able to hold the ball in their attacking zone but could not produce a major score until late in the quarter. With 10 scoring shots for the Magpies to the Saints five in this term Boort had cut back the Saints lead to under three goals by half time. With confidence restored the Magpies entered the second half believing they were in with a good chance to claim another

victory. The Maggies got off to a good start from the opening bounce of the second half with the ball kicked forward and a mark and goal to Levi Moss put them right back in the game. The Saints on the other hand appeared a little flat. When the Saints were able to go forward, they were cut off by the Magpies backline led by Keiren Wilson who is having a good season. With the clock ticking down to three quarter time both sides rallied and added another goal to their tally. Boort won the quarter and had all but knocked off the 17-point lead held by the Saints at half time and at the end of the term the margin separating the two sides was just one goal. In the final term with a rare win on offer for both teams, it was up to the prime movers of both teams to lift and the side that got the most out of those key players would be in a good position to take out the game. In a desperate fight for the four points the two sides lifted, and they had their fair share of chances as they went goal for goal midway through the term. Boort had more opportunities than the Saints and as the game tightened up and the clock ticked down some of those desperate opportunities offered by Boort went to the wrong side of the big post. St Arnaud added three goals and a couple of points in this term, but they were outscored by the Magpies who added four goals six for the quarter to give them four points win when it mattered on the scoreboard.

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Weddeburn Birchip W

RESERVES

2.1 4.6

3.1 5.15

5.1 9.20

6.1 (37) 11.23 (89)

Wedderburn Birchip W

1.0 5.3

juNIORS 4.1 8,4

8.7 11,5

9.6 (60 12,7 (79)

Goals - Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 3, Tim Leahy, Robert Tonkin, Jayden Leach. Birchip Watchem: Daniel Castellano 4, Lochy Sirett 3, Samuel Simmons 2, William Sheahan, Kyle Stevens.

Goals - Wedderburn: Liam Ritchie 4, Robert Whyman, Gerald Riley 2, Jacob Piccoli. Birchip Watchem: Matthew Berry 5, Joe Boyle 2, Jack Ryan 2, Patrick Shean 2, Jacob Gleeson.

Best - Wedderburn: Hamish Winter-Irving, Samuel Lockhart, Luke Holt, Corey Lowry, Tim Leahy, Matthew Lockhart. Birchip Watchem: Clayton Hinkley, Dale Hinkley, Lochy Sirett, Samuel Simmons, Ben Hogan, Elliot Jaeschke.

Best - Wedderburn: Liam Ritchie, Finn Turnbull, Levi Sims, Samual Carroll, Robert Whyman, Andrew Brett. Birchip Watchem: Patrick Sheahan, Jack Ryan, Cormacc Wilson, Matthew Rickard, Daniel Slater, Jacob Gleeson.

St Arnaud Boort

4.4 0.2

6.8 3.9

7.9 5.15

10.11 (71) 9.21 (75)

Goals - St Arnaud: Kurtis Torney 2, Thomas Douglas, Mitch Egan, Jacob Tillig, details incomplete. Boort: Jesse Muscatello 3, Cody Gunn 2, Pat Bogers, Matthew Chisari, Levi Moss, Harry Weaver.. Best - St Arnaud: Kurtis Torney, Player, Daniel Gifford, Jacob Tillig, Thomas Douglas, Ben Batters. Boort: Cam Barr, Keiren Wilson, Cody Gunn, Alex Davis, Matthew Chisari, Jesse Muscatello. Wycheproof N 1.4 Charlton 1.0

5.9 1.0

8.11 2.2

12.14 (86) 2.2 (14)

Sea Lake N Donald

8.6 4.5

11.9 7.9

15.14 (104) 8.14 (62)

Sea Lake Donald Birchip W Wedderburn Wycheproof N Boort St Arnaud Charlton

3.3 1.4 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

6 6 6 4 3 2 1 0

1 1 1 3 4 5 6 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

389.32 234.80 204.89 116.51 75.27 46.80 41.00 32.19

24 24 24 16 12 8 4 0

St Arnaud Boort

0.2 3.5

2.5 5.7

3.6 6.11

5.6 (36) 8.14 (62)

Goals - Carl Leach 2, Riley Burke, Kirk Looby, Jarryd Kell. Boort: Nathan Gooding, Samuel Griffiths 3, Matthew Kane, Cam McLaughlin. Best - St Arnaud: Kirk Looby, Jarryd Kell, Lachlan Patching, Lachlan O’Shannessy, Luke Ezard, Grant Doyle. Boort: Mitch Buchanan, Matthew Kane, Cam McLaughlin, Samuel Griffiths, Jack Kerr, Jacob Knight. Wycheproof N 3.3 Charlton 2.2

6.7 3.3

8.8 5.4

9.9 (63) 7.7 (49)

Sea Lake N Donald

7.3 2.4

9.5 3.7

10.7 (67) 6.11 (47)

Donald Sea Lake Birchip W Wedderburn Boort Wycheproof N St Anaud Charlton

5.0 2.2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

6 6 6 4 3 2 1 0

1 1 1 3 4 5 6 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

416.13 324.17 223.79 131.98 75.74 50.37 20.4O 20.54

24 24 24 16 12 8 4 0

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

UNDER 17 St Arnaud Boort

1.0 6.2

2.0 10.9

2.1 18.12

2.1 (13) 21.18 (144)

Goals - St Arnaud: Ryan Bigmore, Jonty Arbuckle. Boort: Alex Cockerell 8, Frasier Holland 4, Brodie Arnold, Brodie Wagner 2, Jacob Mulquiny, Tom Potter, Samual Toose, details incomplete. Best - St Arnaud: Mason Thomas, Sam Male, Owen Lowe, Baxter Cheesman, Hamish Darby, Harrison Meagher. Boort: Alex Cockerell, Jacob Mulquiny, Samual Toose, Jack Potter, Jett Hird. Birchip W Boort Donald Sea Lake Charlton St Arnaud Wycheproof N

6 6 6 6 6 6 6

UNDER 14 St Arnaud Boort

1.5 0.0

5 4 4 3 3 2 0

1 2 2 3 3 4 6

3.11 0.0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

233.33 248.69 157.51 196.53 96.75 45.64 11.00

5.12 1.2

24 20 20 16 16 12 4

7.15 (57) 1.2 (8)

Goals - St Arnaud: Aidan Wickham 4, Otis Patton 2, Riley Winters. Boort: Jake O’Flaherty. Best - St Arnaud: Riley Winters, Talan Berryman, Aidan Wickham, Otis Patton, Sean Bridgeman, Archie Batters. Boort: Riley Wagner, Joel Holland, Deacon Hird, Cooper Gooding, Brodie McPherson, Jake O’Flaherty. Wedderburn Birchip W

4.1 1.1

6.2 3.3

8.5 6.3

10.9 (69) 7.3 (45)

Goals - Wedderbun: Evan McCoy 7, Eli Clarke 3. Birchip Watchem: Not supplied. Best - Wedderburn: Evan McCoy, Eli Clarke, Deacon-james Tansley, Archa Derks. Birchip Watchem: Not supplied.

Sea Lake Nandaly: Ryan O’Sullivan 3, Trent Donnan 2, Luke Martin 1. Donald: Ryan Hards 3, Brody Haddow 2, Sam Griffiths 1. Wedderburn: Jaran McKay 3, Luke Holt 2, Sam Lockhart 1. Birchip Watchem: Not provided. Wycheproof Narrapport: Not provided. Charlton: Daniel Thiesz 3, Kade Blow 2, Aaron Walklate 1. St Arnaud: Kurt Torney 3, Jake Tillig 2, Jack Tillig 1. Boort: Matt Chisari 3, Nathan Twigg 2, Tom Potter 1.

ROUND’S TOP GOALKICKERS SENIORS Jack Tillig (St. Arnaud) .............. Daniel Castellano (BW) ............. Billy McInnes (SNL) ................... Trent Donnan (SNL) ................... Locky Sirett (BW) ....................... Gedd Hommelhoff (WN) ............

5 4 3 3 3 3

THIS WEEK St Arnaud v Wycheproof Narraport Wedderburn v Charlton Sea Lake Nandaly v Birchip Watchem Boort v Donald

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Loddon HERALD

Thursday June 2, 2022

YOUNGSTERS HOLD COURT JUNIOR netballers were again on the courts for Saturday’s Loddon Valley league fixtures where Taylah Glewis played the last quarter as goal defence for Bears Lagoon Serpentine in the 15 and under match against Inglewood. Taylah also spent part of the match in goal attack with the Bears in dominant form taking honours and finishing the round sitting third on the ladder. Among Inglewood’s determined players was Elektra Ward (inset) gaining front position in the last term. LH PHOTOS

JUNIOR SHAKE UP

AFL Central Victoria will review the structure of under 18 football competitions in the region.

General manager Craig Armstead briefed Loddon Valley league club presidents on Monday night before Tuesday’s official announcement. Three options will be put to clubs in the Loddon Valley, Heathcote and Bendigo leagues. .One to is make no change,

AFL LAUNCHES REVIEW OF REGION FOOTBALL

keeping the Loddon Valley under competition that this year has four teams. Option B under the AFL proposal retains the Bendigo under 18 competition with Loddon Valley and Heathcote clubs forming

a new Central Victorian Football League junior league. The third option has all three leagues pooling their under 18 sides to form two Central Victorian league competitions that would also be open to clubs from

the Maryborough Castlemaine and Goulburn Valley leagues. North Central would continue its under 14 and 17 competitions and clubs able to enter teams in the central Victorian under 18 competition. Clubs would be split into two divisions, determined by player ability. Armstead said on Tuesday that the commission had questions around the optimal future structure of existing junior competi-

tions in the region and wanted to “ensure we maximise participation for this age group”. “AFL Central Victoria have contacted every club in these four leagues and asked that their committees consider and discuss these options,” he said. Meanwhile, Loddon Valley will shortly select junior football and netball sides for a gala day round-robin at Maiden Gully on June 19 against clubs from the region.