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Loddon HERALD Vol 3 No 44, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 ISSN 2653-1550
NEW MAYOR WANTS ‘WOKE VIRUS’ KEPT OUT OF SHIRE
HOLT VACCINE
GAVAN Holt has been elected Loddon Shire mayor after vowing to keep wokeism out of council’s leadership.
The veteran Wedderburn Ward councillor was installed in the top position on Tuesday, winning the vote 3-2. Cr Holt defeated Inglewood Ward councillor Wendy Murphy, the victory later criticised by Tarnagulla Ward’s Linda Jungwirth who said men will have occupied the mayoral chair each year in the council’s four-year term. Cr Jungwirth said she wanted “more respect for women on this council”. In his pitch for the shire’s top job, Cr Holt said he was well positioned to lead the council through challenges. He said wokeism had infected the western world, including Australia, saying Loddon residents were sick of racial activism and transgender activism. “(That was) very much reflected in how they voted in the Voice referendum,” Cr Holt said. Last month’s referendum saw 80 per cent of Loddon voters reject the Federal Government’s bid to change the Constitution. “We need to ensure the virus does not get hold in the leadership of Loddon Shire Council,” Cr Holt said. He said the shire also faced long-term financial challenges with major income streams rates and grants - not keeping pace with the cost base of services and keeping roads to the
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standard residents expected. And he said the internal electoral boundary review before next October’s local government elections would need council advocating for outcomes that allowed council to “operate in the best interests of the shire”. Cr Holt, a farmer, has been on council since 2003. This will be his seventh term as mayor. He had nominated Cr Dan Straub who declined the role for a third year. Cr Straub was elected to council in 2020 and became mayor two years ago. Crs Murphy and Jungwirth are also first-term councillors. Cr Murphy said she had enjoyed the opportunity to learn and gain experience since the 2020 election and wanted to see a mayor from Inglewood Ward for the first time in more than 16 years. Cr Murphy also drew on her experience over 19 years with the now Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action assessing environmental approvals and part of emergency responses that gave a sound knowledge of government. The vote saw Cr Holt supported by Cr Neil Beattie and Cr Straub. Cr Jungwirth said she was disappointed Cr Murphy had not been elected. Cr Holt said he would dedicate himself to working in the best interests of the shire over the next 12 months as mayor and trusted all councillors would move forward from the vote and work together.
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Gavan Holt ... elected for a seventh term as Loddon Shire mayor. LH PHOTO
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Year 12 students at Boort District School gathered for a dinner on Friday night where they received special graduation plates marking the end of their school years.
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WEEKEND FORECAST Sunny, some cloud Sunday Boort Inglewood Pyramid Hill Wedderburn Dunolly Charlton
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YEAR 12 students at the Loddon’s three secondary schools have sat their final examinations. The last of this year’s VCE examinations were followed by celebrations for students bringing an end to their 13 years of schooling. Boort District School held a graduation dinner on Friday night with events also marking
the end of the school journey for Year 12 students at East Loddon P12 College and Wedderburn College. Meanwhile, schools are planning for 2024 with Wedderburn College expecting strong enrolments and preparing for extra classes. Principal Danny Forrest said the college could have a stan-
dalone prep class next year and the school was considering introducing a second Year 7 class for the first time in many years. “Victoria is experiencing the biggest teacher shortage in almost 40 years,” he said. “However I am confident that we will have a majority of our positions filled within the next month,” Mr Forrest said.
LODDON Shire director corporate Amanda Wilson has resigned to become director corporate services with Gannawarra Shire. Appointed at Loddon 18 months ago, Ms Wilson finishes tomorrow. Council is advertising the position.
Brigade team assists A STRIKE team of CFA volunteers from Inglewood, Rheola, Bridgewater and Tarnagulla brigades assisted with extinguishing the large haystack fire in Kerang last week.
Water woes PARTS of Inglewood were without water last week after multiple water main bursts.
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Country ‘deserves choice’
A NATIONAL lobby group has used Loddon case studies in its push for sustainable child care solutions in rural communities. The Parenthood has echoed calls from local communities for more than two years that rural families deserve a choice in affordable, accessible, high quality early childhood education and care. Its report released on Monday comes as Loddon communities wait on a State Government decision on a co-located child care centre in the shire. The centre was promised during the election campaign 12 months ago with talks this year between the Government, Loddon Shire Council and schools on a location. Wedderburn College has been pushing for a child care centre since May 2021. Parents have
said the lack of local child care Loddon Shire is the only 100 per cent child care desert in Victoria - is hampering local businesses in staff recruitment and employment and putting rural communities at a disadvantage. The Parenthood report includes the experiences of Boort’s Jacinta Sutton whose daughter currently attends child care one day a week in Kerang. However, that spot had only become available when
her daughter had turned three. Jacinta told The Parenthood that she also relied on her mother for child care, that saw her mother drive 112km each time. She says that even when her children are at kindergarten, the Boort area remained without access to care outside kinder hours. A Wedderburn mother is quoted in the report saying: “In 2020 I had my first child. I had been working full time prior to COVID and pregnancy. “After I had my daughter my return to work became difficult, the closest daycare centre being 45 minutes to one hour drive away. “Keeping her at home wasn’t an option as a child on a conference call wasn’t professional or acceptable. I have no family surrounding me and little help. “Fast forward to 2023, I am yet
to return to work and have started to study early childhood education in the hopes of bringing a solution to my town rather than add to the growing problem. “I have had to travel an hour to study and put my children into daycare and travel the hour home which makes family life very difficult,” the Wedderburn mother said. The Parenthood CEO Jessica Rudd said: “In its interim report in September 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found the market can’t and won’t deliver in rural, regional and remote communities across Australia. “We cannot wait any longer for the private sector to provide what the public must: a universal, child-based entitlement to quality early learning - just like the rest of our schooling system.”
IN BRIEF Emergency repairs MITIAMO and Pyramid Hill were without electricity Sunday morning while Powercor maintenance crews conducted emergency repairs on a line near Cohuna. A spokesperson said: “Crews discovered a damaged conductor as part of routine inspection and maintenance work, and arranged a planned outage so repairs could take place safely. Around 4000 customers in the Cohuna, Pyramid Hill and Mitiamo areas were notified on Saturday that repairs would take place between 10am and 12pm the following day.”
Broad speaks NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad was guest speaker at last week’s Kooyoora Women’s Network dinner at Bridgewater Hotel. Gaelle spoke on her career including a stint as a journalist and life as a member of Parliament.
Granny flat laws FROM next month, families will no longer require a planning permit to build a small second home on their property under new laws being introduced into Parliament by the State Government.
Roaming phones LAST week’s Optus outage highlighted the need for mandated domestic mobile roaming in regional, rural and remote Australia, said Mallee MP Anne Webster. The Optus service was down for more than eight hours last Wednesday.
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Allan Streader (second left) with daughter Lorraine and sons Bryan and Ken after playing the Last Post.
Communities join in remembrance
Mary Davidson lays a wreath a Calivil. LH PHOTO
COMMEMORATIVE services across the Loddon for Remembrance Day were well attended. June Andrew was guest speaker at the Calivil commemoration where she spoke on the life of her father, the district’s last surviving World War Two veteran Darby Illingworth. East Loddon Historical Society prepared the program for Calivil
that included pipers Glen Ray and grandson Hayden playing during the laying of wreaths. At Boort, the Last Post was again sounded by Allan Streader, 98, with the Boort Babblers leading singing. Vietnam War veteran Mal Gilmour was joined at the Inglewood memorial by ship mates John Keenan and Ray Neilson.
The three had served on HMAS Vendetta 54 years ago. The local RSL sub-branch organised services in Inglewood and Bridgewater. Services were also well attended at Wedderburn and Mologa where more than 30 people were part of the Remembrance Day service ahead of a minute’s silence at 11am.
WEDDERBURN Year 10 student Libby Norman last week received the 2023 Mallee Excellence Award from Mallee MP Anne Webster. Students were nominated for leadership skills, excellence in attitude and achievement, commitment to both the school and community activities and the ability to exhibit awareness of others and their own needs.
Association president TRACEY Cox has been elected president of Mitiamo Progress Association. Jill Ramskill becomes treasurer after two years as president.
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Health minister under fire
HEALTH Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has been blasted for disrespecting the Inglewood community in its campaign to avert demolition of the former ambulance station. Northern Victoria Region MP Gayle Broad took aim at Ms Thomas for failing to address community concerns in petitions tabled in State Parliament. The old station, built with funds raised by the community 40 years ago, was demolished in September after the Government earlier claimed there was asbestos in the building. Within hours of wreckers moving in, the Government backed down on the claim. Ms Broad backed the community campaign to stay demolition while there were talks with Inglewood and Districts Health Service on using the building.
She said: “I raised this matter in Parliament on several occasions, lodged two petitions, and contacted the minister’s office in writing and by phone. I also spoke with the member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, seeking to defer the demolition to enable further discussion about potential uses for the building. “I have now received responses to the two petitions that were tabled in Parliament, which underline the disrespect the minister has for the Inglewood community,” Ms Broad said. “The responses provide nothing more in the way of an explanation for the demolition, which was extremely upsetting for the community. “I am very disappointed that the minister ignored repeated requests from the local community to save the building, and
misled the public by stating that the 1980s brick building contained asbestos when contractors confirmed there was none. “To date the minister has failed to explain why the building was demolished, and provided no evidence to suggest that the condition of the building posed a safety threat. “The Labor Government’s decision to demolish the building, without listening to the Inglewood community shows a complete disregard for local residents, and their work over many years to help pay for the building.” Ms Thomas this month told Ms Broad: “Following much consideration and with community safety in mind, a decision was made to demolish the old Inglewood Ambulance Branch due to the deteriorating condition of
the building which is no longer fit-for-purpose. “Demolition of the old Inglewood Ambulance Branch began on September 25 and is now complete. “The new state-of-the art Inglewood Ambulance Branch will ensure not only the safety of our hardworking paramedics but provide required amenity and functionality to quickly respond to local emergencies.” Meanwhile, the Department of Health has missed its own deadline extension to release building reports quoted by the Government justifying demolition of the building. The Loddon Herald lodged the Freedom of Information request and agreed to a deadline extension of October 13. The department has been asked to explain missing its requested deadline.
Mower thieves hit golf club
Model image of a mower reported stolen from Mitiamo Golf Club.
POLICE are investigating the theft of mowers from Mitiamo Golf Club. Club member Ian Anderson said the theft of a John Deere fairway mower and a Zero-turn mower was discovered Friday morning. “This is a massive blow to our small club, run fully by volunteers, these are vital equipment that will now need to replaced for us to have a season next year. “Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time we have been robbed, and we have learned that we
can’t rely on insurance to recover these losses.” The fairway mower was found on Sunday near an abandoned trailer along a track on the outskirts of town. Club members believe the trailer may have been modified to fit the mower but jack-knifed after being driven from the golf course. Police have asked that anyone who saw suspicious activity near the golf club to report it to their local station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Target ticker: clock appeal reaches mark THE community appeal to raise $7000 to upgrade Pyramid Hill’s town clock has been met in under a week. Historical society member Trevor McIntosh at the weekend received more donations and on Monday ordered new parts for the 90-year-old clock. “There’s been a really generous response from residents and former residents ... they wanted to keep the clock ticking and have been wonderful in support of the town appeal,” he said. Trevor said the parts would take about six weeks to be manufactured in Sydney. He expects delivery after Christmas and installation of the new mechanism to be completed early next year. “I was hopeful of a good response and we got it,” he said.
Claim date change FINAL claim date for farmers who received a State Government or Federal primary producer flood recovery grant for the October 2022 floods and storms has been extended from January 14 to May 31, 2024. The extension will also apply to rural landholder and transport support grants.
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SHIRE COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT
Staff retention challenge
THE wages bill for Loddon Shire Council has increased with extra staff employed as part of flood recovery in the region. The council’s annual report shows 189 people are on staff - a full-time equivalent of 141.7 - an increase of six on the previous year. There are 105 full-time, 58 part-time and 26 casual staff. “The increase is attributed to staff employed to assist with the recovery from the October 2022 flood event,” the report said. But attracting and retaining staff remains a challenge remains, according to the council’s annual report. “Council has a car pooling program for staff travelling to the Wedderburn office,” it says. “Senior staff are rostered to drive their cars on specific days or in some instances staff are able to access a pool car to ride share. Staff meet at a central point and return to that point at the end of the day.” Council’s director corporate Amanda Wilson told the Loddon Herald on Monday: “Council’s carpool program assists with attraction and retention of staff. The carpool operates between Marong and Wedderburn with collection points along the way. “The program has around 14 staff currently utilising it and has had as many as 17 at any one time.” The annual report shows of-
fice staff numbers have increased by 13 over the past four years to 72, depot staff has fallen three to 54 in the same period while community care staff dropped 11 between 2019-2020 and 20222023. Seventeen staff were recognised for service of between 10
and 50 years with a further six receiving certificates marking five years employed by council. The report says council finished the year with a surplus of $6.95 million. “This surplus contrasts with the prior year surplus of $2 million ... the variance is due mainly
to the impairment of flood damaged assets as a result of the 2022 flood event. “The adjusted underlying surplus of council, after removing non-recurrent capital grants, cash capital contributions and nonmonetary capital contributions, is a deficit of $2 million.”
Budgets are a future worry MAINTAINING a 4800km road network has been listed as a major future challenge for Loddon Shire Council. The annual report says council funding through the Rural Roads Support Package has staff in a trial of photographing the road network, expected to be finished next month, to help with disaster funding applications. However, the report says there continues to be budgetary constraints on council. Other challenges listed in the report include internet and mobile phone connectivity and access, ongoing recovery from the October 2022 flood emergency. The report says the sparse population of the shire, retaining youth and an ageing population were among other challenges. And it says future opportunities include expanding renewable energy sector in the region. growing agribusiness and continuing to encourage tourism within the Loddon Valley. The report said 35 local activities received grants under council’s event promotion scheme in 2022-2023 totalling $24,400. Council also lists development of its recreation open space and aquatic strategy as a major opportunity. Work on the study, including swimming pools, was to have started last month.
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Yukkas make way for rustic recycled garden
Barry and Kath McNaught among the 50 varieties of roses in their garden. LH PHOTO
Roses and rockeries
ROCKS scooped from the ground when Kath and Barry McNaught were building their Bridgewater home 30 years ago have shaped a garden full of roses and natives. Roses are a favourite of Kath. She once had 130 varieties but drought, floods and salty water has seen that reduced to a more manageable 50 types that now add colour at every turn. Two rockeries became the pivots for laying out the front and back gardens that were part of Sunday’s Bridgewater Garden Club open day. “The rocks became a feature,
we planted trees and went from there,” said Kath. “When we came here, it was a bare block and lots of rocks ... we wanted to make the rocks a feature,” said Barry. “The block had nothing on it except bindies and a huge peppercorn tree. “We kept the peppercorn tree and planted more trees that have grown well since we have been here and everything just went on from there.” Barry and Kath said a native tube stock giveaway from the old Marong Shire had boosted early planting of their garden.
The garden also features giant cacti and Barry said “the silos in the background give us a real rural atmosphere”. Kath said floods in 2011 and 2022 had seen water up to 25cm deep around the house. “We lost a few plants each time - the rain fell and had nowhere else to go - and we’ve always just started again”. “There’s been no real plan although the roses are a favourite,” she said. “My mother was a very passionate gardener and I’ve always enjoyed gardening too. “I find that gardening helps get you through life.”
A WILD, overgrown space has evolved into a rustic country garden highlighted with rural history. Michelle Nevins has spent the past four years removing yukkas and taming trees and shrubs, adding her own touches to the garden and entertaining space at the family home between Bridgewater and Inglewood. One of four gardens part of the Bridgewater Garden Club’s open day, Michelle said she had focussed on natives and roses, planted in new garden beds edged in recycled timber. Michelle has added old farming implements and Furphy tanks in shaping the garden. “I do little sections at a time. Once an area looks good, I move
on and start the next,” she said. “Everything is recycled .... the timber, bricks and the rocks in the feature wall. “The garden has certainly evolved from the wild, overgrown space that it was four years ago.” Garden club secretary Jenny Hosking said people had come from across the Loddon Shire and surrounding areas for the open day. Other gardens on public display were in Bridgewater where Robert Scholes and Roberta Foster welcomed visitors to their low-maintenance garden including native and indigenous plants and Ken and Ursula Nott in Inglewood whose garden is full of spring colour and roses.
Open garden visitors Louise Gamble and Jenni Perry with Michelle Nevins. LH PHOTO
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Christmas art festival starts celebrations
WEDDERBURN Patchwork Group members are busily preparing for their 31st Community Christmas and Arts Festival. The two-day festival opens next Friday in the Wedderburn Mechanics’ Hall, starting the round of Loddon festive celebrations and will provide the opportunity for talented and creative people in the region to showcase their work, said group president Irene Finch. “We hope that the community will support the festival again this year with their entries in all 29 sections of the competition,” she said. “There are no restrictions on the number of entries per person in any section and children, from under school age to Year 12, are encouraged to enter their work. You can also enter items for display only.” Certificates will be awarded to the best entry in each section, with highly commended certificates awarded at the judge’s discretion. Community groups and individuals can enter a Christmas tree in one of the Christmas tree sections. Decorating themes for the trees are the choice of the entrants.
“The trees are always popular with the visitors,” Irene said. This year’s festival challenge theme is Almost anything goes – Country Life. Entries must fit within 50cm x 50cm x 50cm size and can be in any medium. “The challenge entry could be a small quilt, bag, cushion, toy, beaded work and whatever else you might like to make, to reflect the theme,” she said. “For visitors there will be plenty to see, as well as opportunities to participate in the festival. We will have market stalls selling their merchandise and providing opportunities to find some Christmas gifts and bargains. “There will be a trading table, a lucky door prize, a raffle quilt and an opportunity to vote for Viewer’s Choice. “Susie Lockhart will be catering on both Friday and Saturday. A selection of Christmas songs will be sung by a local choir next Friday at 2pm as doors open to the festival. Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to Wedderburn Band Cricket Club. Irene said all entries were to be received at the hall between 2pm and 6pm next Thursday.
Three ambulance community officers at Boort have received service medallions and awards at an Ambulance Victoria presentation ceremony last week. Dee Smith, Vikki Couper and Tamara Boyd were presented with their 20-year long service medals 20-year safe driving award. They were founding members of Boort Community Emergency Response (CERT) team 2003. In 2016, the team transitioned to an Ambulance Community team with the addition of a stretcher capable ambulance vehicle and expanded response area.
Hallelujah! Singing in chorus CHORISTERS and musicians will fill Inglewood Town Hall with the sounds from Handel’s famous oratorio the Messiah this month. Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s Rachel Buckley is bringing Heidelberg Choral Society to town for the Messiah in the Country performance. “The Heidelberg society is celebrating its centenary with a country tour ... 60 choristers with orchestra and professional soloists under the baton of conductor Peter Bandy will perform in Inglewood before their Melbourne season,” she said. “And the audience is welcome to bring a score and singalong to the great choruses including the famous Hallelujah chorus.” It will be the Heidelberg choir’s third visit to the region in the past decade after sellout performances in the Dunolly Town Hall in 2014 and 2017. Peter Bandy has been artistic director
and conductor since 2011, earning a formidable reputation conducting successful performances of choral, orchestral, opera and ballet music. George Frideric Handel wrote The Messiah in 1741 with its premiere at Easter. While originally an Easter oratorio, the music has become synonymous with Christmas, particularly the Hallelujah Chorus. The Inglewood performance on November 26 will include interval with wines available by the glass from the awardwinning Bridgewater winery Black Wallaby. The interval tea and biscuits or scones will be a fundraiser for the local Inglewood St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. Rachel said tickets were selling fast for the special performance and she expectedthe Inglewood Town Hall would be at capacity.
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Officers check property fire safety
GRAB A BARGAIN HOMES were decluttered and buyers found for bargains when Pyramid Hill held a big garage sale on Saturday. Organised by the neighbourhood house, people spent the day visiting 22 sellers at 19 sites in the town. Among the stallholders were Jenny Emonson and Nonie Orr (right) and Maaike Van and Renee Van (below). Neighbourhood house co-ordinator Kim Bennett said the day had been a success.
Community garden’s $75,000 lift BRIDGEWATER’S community garden project has been given a $75,000 boost. The Kooyoora Women’s Network project at the town’s former railway station is one of several Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal grants announced last week. The hub’s community garden and sensory garden project will be backed up by eight workshops to share knowledge with Let’s
Talk About the Weather involving local community mapping of the network and focused capacity building support. LEAD Loddon Murray is co-ordinating the Bridgewater project and three others in the wider region. FRRR’s disaster resilience and recovery lead Nina O’Brien said projects reflected local priorities. “All these projects have come about thanks to a robust, locally-
led co-design process. In the Loddon Campaspe region, in Victoria, there is a history of drought, although in late 2022, the region experienced significant flood damage,” she said. “Several communities remain displaced with the recovery and rebuilding process hampered by a variety of factors, including volunteer fatigue. “Despite this, there was strong engagement in the co-design pro-
cess, including the local traditional owners, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. “Dja Dja Wurrung will lead a project that will employ a local co-ordinator who will work with council, Landcare, community organisations and private landholders to heal country, building understanding of traditional land management practices and ways to restore the land,” Nina said last week.
LODDON Shire fire prevention officers have started checks of properties following the introduction of fire restrictions across the region on Monday. Council says staff will inspect properties to “identify whether landowners are maintaining appropriate levels of vegetation and reducing fuel loads, particularly in high-risk areas”. “Landowners who have excess vegetation, that is, large amounts of branches piled up or long grass or debris, will be issued with a fire prevention notice. “A fire prevention notice is a reminder for the property owner to reduce the fire risk at their place. Landowners typically have 14 days to comply with the notice or make contact with council to discuss the issue.” Council said if the hazard was not removed, it would organise for a contractor to enter the premises and remove the fire hazard. “If council has to arrange a contractor to remove fire hazards, it will be completed at the landowner’s cost, plus a $110 administrative cost,” council said. Fire restrictions started in the Loddon and Buloke Shires on Monday. CFA District 20 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andrew Dixon said recent rainfall has led to increased growth in grass and crops. “This is of particular concern to our firefighters, and we urge all property owners to take appropriate measures to reduce this risk,” he said.
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Donaldson Park Community Hub works are continuing to progress on schedule as part of Stage 1. The indoor fit out, including plumbing, electrical work and cabinetry is all nearing completion. Outside, the concrete has recently been poured for the veranda and completion of the gabion wall earthworks. There is still further outdoor concrete and drainage work to be done. Pyramid Hill Streetscape Project is moving ahead and is getting
Loddon Shire Council is one of six member councils of the Murray River Group of Councils which is advocating strongly against the Australian Government’s proposed changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan as part of the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023. If passed, the bill would pave the way for the reintroduction of water buybacks and put at risk a significant portion of Australia’s largest food bowl.
closer to completion. Stormwater drainage plans have been agreed upon and installation will begin soon. The workout and playground area is temporarily closed to the public to allow for concrete and drainage works to be completed. Calivil Bowling Green ground works have been completed and the installation of the green is currently in progress. This project is nearing its completion and looks fantastic.
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AUSTRALIAN Energy Regulator has ignored calls to explain why Loddon Shire has been ignored in stakeholder engagement on a transmission line project social licence document. Silence from the Canberra-based regulator comes as Australian Energy Market Operator confirmed it had been “working closely” with AER. AEMO is driving the controversial VNI West renewable energy transmission line project that will run through prime irrigation land across the northern end of the Loddon Shire. VNI West project director Sam Magee said: “AEMO has been working closely with the AER and the Australian Energy Market Commission through the Transmission Planning and Investment Review, the recommendations from which have led to the social licence for electricity transmission directions paper. “This review is considering the guidelines the AER provides to transmission network service providers in relation to regulatory investment test for transmission, including obligations in relation to social licence.” AER last month said: “We are aware that communities have been asked to engage in a number of processes and recognise providing a submission may not be possible at this time. We are open to organising direct meetings with interested individuals to discuss the paper and receive feedback in that forum.” However, Loddon Shire was not informed of the directions paper. Mr Magee told the Loddon Herald last week: “Developing new transmission lines to deliver low-cost renewable energy is challenging and in Victoria we haven’t had
Sam Magee a need to build new transmission of this scale in decades. “However, as the coal generators in the Latrobe Valley are rapidly approaching retirement, we need new sources of energy including from northern and western Victoria and VNI West will carry that new generation into the electricity grid to keep the lights on across Victoria.” “Transmission Company Victoria is committed to talking with and listening to VNI West stakeholders, including landholders, neighbours, communities and traditional owners. TCV is AEMO’s company formed to deliver VNI West with transmission towers up to 80 metres high running through an
estimated 540 properties between Stawell and Kerang. But the company is still to speak with all landowners in the VNI West corridor released early last month. “We have had conversations with approximately two thirds of private property landowners in the draft corridor,” said Mr Magee, “The land team continues to try and make contact directly with those landholders who have only received a letter or information pack delivery, and we encourage anyone who is aware their property is in the draft corridor to give us a call.” He also responded to renewed criticism from volunteer firemen that the project would hamper firefighting. “Fires have been fought and managed around transmission lines for decades and the CFA has developed well established practices to keep its firefighting crews and communities safe,” he said. “As part of the environmental and planning approvals process a detailed fire risk assessment must be conducted by an independent expert, this will require consultation and input from fire authorities including the CFA. “This will advance the analysis we undertook in our preliminary bushfire risk assessment which has already been carried out, and fed into the development of the draft corridor.” Mr Magee said aerial surveys this month would collect light detection and range data and imaging to build a three-dimensional map of the draft corridor. “These surveys are a routine part of the work that is undertaken for major infrastructure projects and the data collected will be used alongside information from field surveys.”
Get storm ready, urges unit leader LODDON residents should prepare for the summer storm season, says controller of the State Emergency Service’s Wedderburn unit Mike Bagnall, He wants residents to regularly clean gutters and remove trees or branches that have the potential to fall on houses. “In the past, the summer period has been associated with enhanced risk of fire, however the frequency of severe thunderstorms has increased,” he said. “Accompanying storm activity are damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, and the potential for large hail on hot days. “Locally, these weather conditions are likely to fell trees over roads and properties, or buildings, resulting in damage, and creating hazardous road conditions leading to collisions.” Mr Bagnall said the unit was calling for enthusiastic people to volunteer to be a part of the SES team. “VICSES members support your local community, help your neighbours and save lives,” he said. “Being a first responder is not for everyone, and that’s why our members also take on roles in finance, wellbeing, health and safety, administrative and community education. Practical training is provided for any specialist pathways, for example becoming a community engagement facilitator who undertakes school visits. “VICSES provides a unique opportunity for people who would like to learn how to do new things, develop leadership skills, and complete competency-based training that can be utilised in work and home settings.” Wedderburn unit currently has several members on leave with training accreditation scheduled for this month now held over to early next year, a SES spokesperson said this week.
How far do you travel to get to important Council facilities and services? An invitation to help shape our community Council is developing a strategy that will help inform and prioritise how we invest in social infrastructure (such as meeting places, recreation and open spaces) across Loddon Shire, according to where we can provide the greatest community benefit. We want to involve all Loddon Shire community members as we develop these priorities. We want to hear about the social infrastructure, facilities and services that are important to you, and which social infrastructure, facilities and services you travel some distance to access. You can contribute by attending a drop-in session, logging into a Zoom session or filling in a survey. Drop in for a chat during the times shown below: Serpentine Bowling Club 34 Peppercorn Way: 22 November, 12-2pm Durham Ox Hall, 1975 Boort Pyramid Hill Rd: 22 November, 3:30-5:30pm Mitiamo Recreation Reserve, Glossop St: 23 November, 9:30-11:30am Dingee Memorial Hall, 28 Mack St: 23 November, 12:30-2:30pm Tarnagulla Hall, 69-71 Commercial Rd: 29 November, 12-2pm Korong Vale Mechanics Institute, 6-8 Allen St: 29 November, 3:30-5:30pm Bridgewater Memorial Hall, 39-41 Eldon St: 30 November, 9:30-11:30am Newbridge Hall, 38 Burke St: 30 November, 12:30-2:30pm Or log in to a Zoom discussion at 7-8:30pm for your Ward: Boort Ward – 21 November Terrick Ward – 22 November Inglewood Ward – 27 November Tarnagulla Ward – 29 November Wedderburn Ward – 30 November Go to https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/News-and-public-notices/Public-notices to access the meeting and survey links. If you would prefer a paper version of the survey to complete, contact Council on 5494 1200 to request a copy.
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Hagen Hooke, Letty Ellis, Jonty Hooke and Piper Hooke become big fans of George the Farmer in Serpentine. LH PHOTO
George stars with youngsters CHILDREN’S entertainer George the Farmer was a big hit with Loddon youngsters when he gave two performances in Serpentine on Sunday. The Loddon Shire flood recovery initiative had more than 200 people from all corners of the shire packed into the me-
morial hall to see George on stage. There was also a strong safety message for the youngsters and their parents with Red Cross providing advice on how to respond in emergency situations. Inglewood Lions Club members provided a barbecue between the two shows.
LANDCARE Victoria will release the movement’s first-ever 10-year plan next week, at the same time warning the future of community Landcare is at risk. The plan will set out a blueprint for Landcare’s key role in creating biodiverse, productive and resilient Victorian landscapes. Landcare Victoria chair Jane Carney said: “I’m really proud of the Plan and the role we can play, but we have to address the fact that we don’t have the funding security we need. “We have an army of tens of thousands of volunteers right across the state, but without funding certainty for our 80 local facilitators and 10 regional co-ordinators, Landcare’s future is at risk,” she said.
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FOR more than 150 years, there were men in Loddon communities who would head out once a month with a small black case tucked under their arms. They were members of Freemasons lodges that once met at Boort, Pyramid Hill, Wedderburn and Inglewood. And that memory was rekindled for Breeanna Isaac of her grandfather during the Inglewood Alive! open day at the old Aurora Lodge building in Brooke Street. While other former Masonic lodges in the Loddon have been converted to homes, the 1892 Inglewood building has been preserved as it was when when the Aurora Lodge last met a decade ago. Breeanna and mother Wendy Wilson were among the hundreds to tour the lodge room with owner Richard Penno. They discovered a photograph of Alan Wilson with other members of the Aurora Lodge in the 1970s. “We’ve never seen that photo before ... I can always remem-
ber him heading off to lodge,” said Breanna. Richard has collected Masonic memorabilia of the Aurora Lodge and other lodges in the area that is displayed in the ante room. He said the Inglewood Alive open day had attracted hundreds of people eager for a look inside the building to see the lodge room with exquisite murals. The Inglewood lodge had been part of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria that describes itself as “an organisation of good men, supporting each other, their families and the community. For over 170 years, we have enabled personal development, created lasting friendships and actively supported the communities in which we live.” Richard has also preserved the Masonic symbols of the square and compasses on the building that has faced Brooke Street for 130 years.
Road risk awareness fostered at workshop EAST Loddon P12 College Year 11 students were last Friday part of the Fit 2 Drive workshop designed to provide road safety education for young people and the wider community. The F2D Workshop aimed to prevent serious injuries and lives lost among young Victorian road users. Students were provided with the opportunity to explore the complexities of decision-making and assessing risk as a road user. The program also explores road rules under the graduated licensing system and
local risks, consequences and potential actions. Senior sub-school co-ordinator Sarah Krahe said the East Loddon workshop was assisted by Northern District Community Health. “The program aims to equip young people with a range of strategies to stay safe as a road user. Unfortunately, with our road toll being the highest it’s been in 15 years in Victoria, programs like this are crucial in helping our young people to be safe road users,” she said.
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Alligator weed spotted AGRICULTURE Victoria wants the community to keep an eye out for alligator weed after infestation in the region. It says the highly adaptable weed may have spread during last year’s floods and will now start being noticeable as the weather warms and plants grow larger. Agriculture Victoria leading biosecurity officer incursion control Kaitlin Wright, said there was one known aquatic alligator weed infestation north of the Great Divide in Victoria, located at Bendigo Creek. “Bendigo Creek flows through Bendigo, then passes through high value farmland, Kerang’s RAMSAR-listed wetlands and into the Murray River,” she said. “We are asking the community to keep a careful watch out for the weed, especially when out walking along our northern waterways. “The Bendigo Creek infestation threatens to displace local native flora, damage habitat for native animals, clog up drains and other infrastructure, and block water flow, with the plant growing rapidly on IMPROVED weather in Victoria last week has seen Graincorp harvest activity underway in most regions. Sites are predominantly receiving canola and barley, with wheat beginning to flow into the northernmost sites. The overall quality across all commodities has been excellent, Graincorp said. The company’s large outload program continues across the network, with over 150,000 tonnes of grain outloaded last week. Graincorp said 312,300 tonnes were delivered to Victorian sites last week.
both land and water.” Alligator weed is a state prohibited weed, the highest category of declared noxious weed in Victoria – and has been found in patches over a stretch of about 30km of the Bendigo Creek. It spreads by high water flows and being transported by humans on vehicles or equipment, such as slashing work to maintain drains. Ms Wright asked that people shouldn’t attempt to treat or dispose of the weed themselves and that Agriculture Victoria would treat, remove and dispose of it safely and at no cost to the landowner or manager.
GRAIN Boort Grain Co-op, where receivals are also arriving, had prices on Tuesday at: Maximus malt1 $321. Planet malt1 $328. Spatacus malt1 $321. Bar1 $310. Bar2 $285. Wheat H1 $380. H2 $370. APW $360. ASW $340. GP1 $325. Faba1 $420. Faba2 $420. Nipper1 $883. Nipper2 $815. ISCC non-GM canola $615. Non-GM canola $608. ISCC GM canola $590. GM canola $592.
SHEEP AND LAMBS THERE was a 10 per cent increase in lamb supply to 18,733 head at Bendigo on Monday. Quality was again mostly on the plainer side with not a lot of weight or fat cover evident. A lot of pens lacked consistency, meaning some lambs in the draft handled okay but others were very plain and the varied quality did lead to price fluctuations. The market was $3 to $10 easier, with tradeweight and lighter lambs the most affected. Three of the lead domestic orders didn’t operate, the suggestion being they are accessing young lambs further south as numbers build. There wasn’t as much demand shown by export processors for MK or bag lambs compared to their volume buying of the past fortnight. The limited selection of heavier young lambs over 26kg cwt sold to the best demand, easing $3 at $124 to a top of $159 at a ballpark cost of 470c to 520c/kg cwt. There was less buying depth on the 2024kg cwt lambs and these fluctuated from $82 to $118, pulled back to averages of 420c to 460/kg cwt with just select pens higher at times. Restocking lambs were cheaper and buyers did step into some bigger framed types in the 18-20kg range which made from $64 to $90/head. The main run of average sized store lambs, 16-18kg cwt, sold from $55 to $85 to average $65 to the paddock. Restocking order were from Rainbow, Echuca, Shepparton and Bendigo. Meat processors paid from $50 to $72 for most MK style lambs. There was also a reasonable number of very small and immature lambs of various
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breeds which sold from $4 to $30/head. The quality of the few old shorn lambs still coming through was very plain and these were cheaper. There was a slight reduction in sheep numbers to 4150 head. Not all processors were active and competition for heavy mutton again revolved around one northern order. Heavy crossbred ewes were cheaper at $24 to $28/head at well under 100c/kg cwt. A stand out pen of heavy Merino ewes in a skin topped at $50 and some of the best presented Merinos with weight were dearer. There was also a stronger trend over some of the leaner tradeweight sheep. It meant a range of $20 to $35 covered most sheep sales regardless of weight.
SUCKERS L McClelland & Son Lake Marmal (24) $159. MJ Borger Colbinabbin (77) $150. JM Hiscock & Sons Pyalong (51) $150. Anker Farms P/L Broken Creek (70) $148. F Hateley Mangalore (54) $146. Bungle Boori Seymour (51) $144. LJ & PM Cooper Strathfieldsaye (34) $143. WJ Whatley Goornong (44) $142. JC & LJ Younghusband Powlett Plains (84) $142. SN & DA Collins Bridgewater Nth (48) $141. DI & CL Palmer Bamawm (41) $135. R & N Comer P/L Drummartin (41) $129. Mirnee P/Ship Hunter $126.
CROSSBRED EWES CA Alston Oaklands Junction (76) $31. WL,LG & RK Boyd Pyramid Hill (290) $28. Bungle Boori Seymour (15) $26.
MERINO EWES NJ Triplett Muskerry (82) $35. B & J Colvin Bunnaloo (17) $34. CL & PM Hogan Nullawil (98) $30.
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Bendigo Sheep & Lamb Market Report With significant seasonal changes we saw a shift in the quality of suckers and an influx of store lambs. Monday, November 13th 2023 - Bendigo Yarding: Lambs - 20,000 | Sheep - 6,000 $ Per Head
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Rural communities being Buyback support draws ‘treated as political pawns’ fire from region councils ANGER has flowed across the region after a Senate report last week backed more water buybacks under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. The inquiry has supported Federal Government legislation but recommended amendments that boost the plan’s transparency and accountability. Murray River Group of Councils has labelled the report disappointing, concerning and unbalanced. Chair of the group that includes Loddon Shire, Cr Rob Amos, said: “It’s disappointing that the Senate Committee is recommending that the Bill is passed into legislation despite the significant negative socio-economic impacts water buybacks will have on our northern Victorian industries, economies and communities.” He said the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee’s report on the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 was particularly concerning with a comment that “the committee accepts that buybacks have an impact on communities but views some of the concerns regarding buybacks as overinflated and not supported by the high-quality evidence
base”. “This statement is not only dismissive of the independent research that show water buybacks have caused significant negative socio-economic impacts, but it also lacks understanding of the concerns of our farmers, workers and industry leaders who have firsthand experience of these consequences. “The committee’s reasoning for using buybacks because they have ‘proven to be the most reliable and cost-effective and efficient form of water recovery’ is also concerning. “While buybacks may have short-term efficiencies and less upfront costs, what about the long-term costs of water buybacks on decimated businesses, industries and communities? Or, the long-term costs to Australian families as the reduced availability of fresh diary and produce pushes prices up at the checkout? “This reasoning is also unbalanced because it doesn’t take into account the triple bottom line of social, economic and environmental impacts. “It will be too hard to put the genie back in the bottle when the inevitable starts to happen if buybacks are reintroduced – once farms and associated businesses
start to close, once workers start losing their jobs and once participation levels in community programs and local sports clubs start to drop – it will be too late. “These are the ‘hidden impacts’ of water buybacks and go to the heart of the social cohesion and connectedness of our communities, and the health and wellbeing of our residents.” Speaking to the Senate last week about his recent visit to the Murray River Group of Councils region, Senator David Van said: “The simplistic just add water approach of Restoring the Rivers Amendment is not the answer. We need to be walking hand in hand with the people who farm our land and waterways,” Senator Van said. “We need to listen to their solutions. Not rely on city-based modelling to determine the future of our food crops and farming communities.” Cr Amos said: “I urge all Australian parliamentarians to take heed of this advice. “Don’t put the food bowl of our nation or our economic and social future at risk, again. ote against the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023, for the benefit of all Australians.”
VICTORIAN Farmers’ Federation has said the Senate report into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan further demonstrates that rural communities are being treated as political pawns. Water council chair Andrew Leahy said farmers and rural communities deserved better from decision makers on an issue that saw so much at stake. “Supporters of the Basin Plan like to say that the delivery of environmental water to South Australia is based on the best available science. The truth is that it is all about federal politics and nothing about science and nothing about good public policy,” he said. “Why else is Minister Plibersek ignoring the environmental catastrophe of the Darling River in which we read about on a weekly basis? “It’s time our leaders stopped playing political games and focused on delivering solid policy that makes a real difference to people’s lives,” Mr Leahy said. Mr Leahy said it was time Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek listened to reputable reports that point towards huge agricultural production declines if water buybacks were to proceed in the Basin. “The truth is that a reputable report from a leading independent firm concluded that if 750GL
was purchased, we will see a $850 million loss per year in agricultural production. That would be devastating,” he said. “We fully support the Victorian Minister for standing firm to her Canberra counterparts and not agreeing to water buybacks. “Minister Plibersek has consistently failed to provide any analysis backing up her claims, she is behaving like a bully. We expect competent Ministers to base their decisions on impartial analysis. Minister Plibersek is consistently failing this test. “The Commonwealth Government is ignoring its own independent economic advice from the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics where they say ‘buybacks reduce the supply of water available for irrigation, so therefore increase allocation prices.’ “In the past we could rely on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to provide apolitical advice, but not anymore. Sadly, they are now just a politicised arm of the Commonwealth bureaucracy. Its proud reputation has been trashed and it must be fixed. “It’s time for a return to the days where scientists and bureaucracy provide apolitical analysis. It is only then that our Ministers can make informed decisions that are in the public’s interest,” he said.
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Is our geat country character at risk of being lost? LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
LODDON is a unique place, offering a diverse range of opportunities and lifestyles, with the hard work and great innovative business savvy leadership from our predominant Agriculture sector, this has shaped the region and the people that live here. Stories and poems of yesteryear highlight and celebrate the characteristics of rural Australians. Whilst, the sometimes harsh and unforgiving landscape can bring the toughest to their knees. We live in a land of beauty and that alone commands a sense of respect and appreciation. We live with the land, and as modern Australians we too have a connection with the land, just like the generations before us. Wherever you live across Loddon, town or country, you are part of rural Australia and with that comes a sense of pride. Warm, welcoming, friendly faces and communities that look out for each other and play a huge roll in taking ownership and direction of the places where we live. Like our unique and diverse landscape, country people are the same, we share common values that are generational, and we share beliefs, traditions and cultures that show a conservative point of difference. We embrace this way of life and all its opportunities, but with changes or shifts in society, country Australia faces a new and different set of challenges that change the landscape and its people. We are a Community of Communities, we don’t have one big town Centre we have a varying range of small towns, villages, hamlets and locations that make up our diverse municipality and along with that comes heightened challenges. Rural Australia across the board had seen population decreases over the past 20 years or so, this in turn has led to questions regarding the long term sustainability of towns and villages with very small populations. People of these communities is what holds it all together, we have all gone through some hard times and we have all come out the other side
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stronger, no doubt more hard times are yet to come, but we have seen a slow and small population increase across Loddon which is a positive in terms of growing towns and local economies. But with population growth it can also have the opposite effect of placing more demand on resources, stretching already tight budgets and having a changing effect on the demographic of what is a strong country conservative supporter base. Rural Australia is attractive to the tree change aspect of inner city residents, wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of inner city living and rejoicing in the slower pace, country lifestyle and community aspects of our Loddon towns. Inner city expectations and mentalities can fracture the coherent rural way of life, this can present as both negative and a positive. We live in a great democracy where everyone’s values and opinions are respected, but societal changes show a strong shift in ideology, away from traditional country values, that in turn put growing pressure on rural Australia and the industries that support our towns and communities. We are a great multicultural society, and are very accepting of positive change, we are realists, down to earth and show a great commonsense approach, this is where the true country character evolved from and still exists today. There is a certain aspect and teaching to be had if you want to live in country Australia. This way of life is something we enjoy every day. Yes, our landscape is changing, Yes, we face pressures that are out of our control, but together as county Australians, who share conservative values, we can survive, and we can pass on our country characteristics and county characters to the next generation, if they are willing to learn.
* Cr Dan Straub is the Loddon Shire’s Tandarra Ward councillor and has concluded two terms as Mayor
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RADLEY of Boort must have been out in the gardens this week for inspiration in growing ideas for his latest Treemendous Sign. Either that or he popped in a visit down south where there was an open gardens day on Sunday.
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TINGER’S mate The Cockerell has displayed equal concern about the missing phone. But he fears farmers fuelling up a bit more than normal as a result. Was heard to say trusty utes are traversing Loddon dirt tracks to keep up contact. Back to life, it seems, as it existed before the advent of mobile phones.
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15. The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in which country? 16. Who became chancellor of Germany in 1933? 17. Pedagogy is the method and practice of what, particularly as an academic subject? 18. What is the name of the first Monty Python film? 19. What is a katana? 20. Linguine is what type of food?
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OOD mail coming from OTF’s acclaimed northern correspondent has him contemplating starting a petition to re-open a post office at Calivil. The renowned Stinger, called up for higher bowling duties too at the weekend, believes he will need better access to snail mail facilities if he is to keep up cordial and regular contact with his mate The Oracle, who it seems, is still out with metal detector trying to find mobile phone lost in hay bales.
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in a corner near the shed, a sign that indicated gardens were monuments to husband’s who have been kept away from plants and shrubs long enough for green growth to emerge.
13. Wood represents which wedding anniversary?
1. Potato 2. Concorde 3. Carbon Dioxide 4. Drum 5. Seven 6. Citadel 7. The Great Fire of London 8. Stevie Wonder 9. Francis 10. Words 11. Wishbone 12. Judy Garland 13. Five years 14. Ear 15. Mexico 16. Adolf Hitler 17. Teaching 18. And Now for Something Completely Different 19. Curved Japanese sword 20. Pasta.
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UESS those on back roads will be seeing lots of reptile life. Amazing the number of lizards popping heads up for a gander at the moment. The warm weather has them out enjoying
the sun. Reckon weekend travels spotted at least a good dozen or so.
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AD a look to see what were the cutest names given to lizards. Turns out Angel and Peanut top the list. Could be a few sentences and even more witty lines in Stinger’s letters about that!
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RADLEY reports this week: The next two pumpkin babies Peter Peter and Bippity Boppity Boo moved into their own beds next to Good Gourd. They have started their daily diet of secret pumpkin spices to help them meet their full potential and grow into boats to paddle down the Murray River 103km from the Torrumbarry Weir to Barham. The adventure is just beginning…. I hope they are going to grow into giants.
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June Andrew reflects on the life her her father Darby Illingworth
Together in gratitude MY DAD, Darby Illingworth has recited The Ode annually over the past 70 years, many of those times right here at this very cenotaph. But unlike thousands of his fellow comrades, Dad survived and is still alive. Yes, in six week’s time, Dad will turn 101 years of age. Age has wearied him and the years have condemned. Yes, Dad’s old head has holes in it and his memory comes and goes. War broke out on September 3, 1939, when Dad was almost 17. When he turned 18, he wanted to join up but his parents wouldn’t give their consent. A year later, they agreed and he volunteered for the army. Due to poor feet, he was rejected. How lucky for Dad, because most of the men who enlisted in the Army at that period finished up guests of the Japanese at Changi as prisoners of war. Finally, he got his parent’s permission to try for the air force and as the air force wasn’t very interested in feet, he was accepted, enlisted and called up on May 5, 1942 aged 19. He wanted to do air crew training but due to a lack of education, he failed the tests. Perhaps lucky again for Dad because the boys who enlisted at the same time and got into air crew did a crash course and were sent to England. They joined thousands of Australians who made up the tragic numbers who did not return. He went on to do a mechanic course, passed his tests and did some airfield training and was set to be sent to New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. He was in Townsville, already on board a Sunderland flying boat waiting to fly out to New Guinea when several of them were taken off to let some American officers on. A couple of hours later, this aircraft that he was due to fly out on, got shot down and never reached its destination. Dad reckons if he didn’t already have Darby as a nickname, then Lucky might have been an appropriate one. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time and came home literally without a scratch, apart from snake bite, dysentery and malaria. He finally did get to Port Moresby where he joined No 1 Rescue and Communication Squadron under that famous old World War One fighter pilot Jerry Pentland. Their squadron was nicknamed Pentland’s Flying Circus. According to Dad, the Yanks said they wouldn’t fly in those “goddam flying butter boxes”. Their mission was to provide urgent medical support to the ANZACs on the ground with medical, mechanical or whatever aid was needed at the time. Their aircraft were of all sorts and sizes .... but they had the ability to land and take off in remote areas for rescue work
June Andrew pays homage to her father at Calivil on Saturday. LH PHOTO
where other aircraft could not. This was. of course, before helicopters were in use. The logo used on the sides of all their planes was a flying eagle, a lifebelt in his left claw, a mailbag in his right and a medical kit around his neck. Dad had expected to join a combat fighter or bomber squadron and was somewhat dismayed when he saw all those old vintage aircraft but after a while, he said he would not have changed for quids. They were only a little slow and went wherever they were needed. It was extremely risky work and they witnessed many atrocities but overall it was very rewarding and they took great pride in being able to get into tight situations and provide real assistance. After coming home from New Guinea, Dad did a course on Merlin motors at Ascot Vale and was sent to East Sale to work on Queenie, a Lancaster. Qantas had agreed to purchase Lancasters after the war to convert to cargo and passenger planes. While they were still classified as
air force, they were actually working for the interests of Qantas. To Dad’s delight, he was subsequently offered a job with Qantas but due to his father becoming seriously ill, Dad applied for leave without pay for three weeks and lost the opportunity with Qantas. It was a big decision for him to make and he was extremely disappointed as he knew he had no certain future back home. A couple of weeks ago, Dad’s head was in a good space. He reminisced about coming home from the war and how it felt. The community presented the local boys who returned with a homecoming gift, a blanket that’s here on display today. He remembers the day well and the months and years that followed. I can only imagine how difficult it would have been for these young men to be hurtled into the unreal theatre of war and then come home, mostly to a future requiring a lot of hard work to make a living, and all with the constant memories of a war that made most of them grew up way too
quickly and in a wrong way. Fortunately, the majority of the community were very supportive, some were grieving lost sons and brothers, some even gave the returned blokes a cold shoulder. The feelings were mixed. It was a tough time no one was prepared for. This spurred Dad on his life-long passion to help returned men, widows and families of those less fortunate than himself. He has worked tirelessly for his whole adult life in the spirit of the ANZACs. In his words, he said he wasn’t always the most popular person but he said what should have been said and did what should have been done. Today, we come together in remembrance and in deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice ... all the men and women like my father who have done so much for so many.
* June gave this address at Calivil’s Rememrbance Day service last Saturday.
Passionate artist friendships were valued Sir, Thank you for thoughtful article on the life and work of Judy Lorraine(Loddon Herald October 26). Judy greatly valued the friendships she made in Wedderburn and was a passionate advocate for building creative opportunities within the town. Throughout her life she forged many important partnerships and collaborations. As you mentioned she set up the Wedderburn Pottery with HR Hughan in the early 70s and went on to work with Tai Fye Wan on a range of public art project and sculptures for another three decades. The fruits of this partnership were the plentiful and included the Kangaroo Chair in Ted’s Park,
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Wedderburn and culminated in the ambitious project at Benalla. Judy’s life in Loddon Shire was rich and rewarding, she believed in sharing her skills and knowledge and inspiring others to pursue a creative life. I hope her contribution to the artist-in-schools program, the Wedderburn Community Centre and Loddon Arts has inspired others to become involved in the arts.
Sue Lorraine Adelaide
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LAUDER - Dean Anthony Passed away at Bendigo Hospice on November 5, 2023. Aged 58 Years Dearly loved son of Margaret and Brian (dec.), and step-son of Laurie.
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NOTICE OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE Loddon Shire Council as the declared waterway manager for Loddon River at Bridgewater hereby gives notice under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that all persons and vessels not registered to take part in the 2023 Victorian Trophy Series are prohibited from entering and remaining in the following waters. Waters of Loddon River at Bridgewater – between the Calder Hwy Bridge and Sweenys Lane Boat Ramp The exclusion zone will be in effect from 7:30am to 7pm on 2nd December and 3rd December 2023 LODDON SHIRE COUNCIL Dated: 6 October 2023
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Board director opportunities at Boort District Health The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at Boort District Health. The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for two to three years. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications. Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023. Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply, please go to the following website: www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications
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CAREERS AT LODDON SHIRE 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. Early Childhood Educator – ref.J/250 Temporary, part-time position Based at our Boort service Salary in line with the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 Early Childhood Educator – ref.J/249 Permanent, part-time position Based at our Pyramid Hill service Salary in line with the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 Applications for the positions above close on Monday 27 November 2023 at 5pm. Civil Design Coordinator – ref.J/248 Full-time, permanent position Band 7 salary range $97,998$108,878 per annum plus employer superannuation Based at Council’s Wedderburn office Applications for the position above close on Monday 20 November 2023 at 5pm. Trainee- Early Childhood Educator – ref.J/245 Part-time, fixed term position (one year) Gain a nationally recognised certificate III in Early Childhood Education Based at one of the five Kindergartens within Loddon Shire. Community Compliance Coordinator ref.J/242 Full-time, permanent position Band 6 salary range $87,987$95,316 per annum plus employer superannuation Based at our Wedderburn Office
Gardener - Full Time ongoing position – 1 FTE An exciting opportunity for a Gardener to join Boort District Health has become available. Essential Certificate IV in Horticulture or equivalent or be willing to work towards same Ability to demonstrate safe and correct work practices in all general handyman tasks including the operation of relevant mechanical equipment and other tools used in the course of the role Must be physically fit to conduct duties within the role Willingness to learn about the needs of the visitors, residents, patients and or consumers that visit our gardens Must have basic computer skills to maintain the maintenance program – MEX Asset Maintenance Program Current Victorian Driver’s License Applications closes 5.00pm (AEST) Monday 27 November 2023 To apply please submit your resume and cover letter addressing key selection criteria to employment@bdh.vic.gov.au For further information please call Julie Walton, Operations Services Manager on 5451 5200 or email Julie.Walton@bdh.vic.gov.au or visit www.bdh.vic.gov.au
Handyperson Advanced (Trade) Ongoing permanent position available – 0.3 FTE Boort District Health is seeking expressions of interest in the Environmental Services department for a Handyperson. Essential Demonstrated ability to take direction and work independently without direct supervision and within a team environment as required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to demonstrate safe and correct work practices in all general handyman tasks including the operation of relevant mechanical equipment and other tools used in the course of the role Must be physically fit to conduct duties within the role Willingness to learn new tasks with an ability to adapt to changing work practices and legislative requirements Must have basic computer skills to maintain the maintenance program – MEX Asset Maintenance Program Current Victorian Driver’s License Applications closes 5.00pm (AEST) Monday 27 November 2023 To apply please submit your resume and cover letter addressing key selection criteria to employment@bdh.vic.gov.au For further information please call Julie Walton, Operations Services Manager on 5451 5200 or email Julie.Walton@bdh.vic.gov.au or visit www.bdh.vic.gov.au
BDH is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police and Working with Children Check.
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Dingee Bush Nursing Centre extends an invitation to join us for our
Centenary Celebrations and Annual General Meeting When: Sunday 19th November 2023 Venue: Dingee Bush Nursing Centre Time: 2.00pm Enjoy an afternoon of Centenary Celebrations, Refreshments & Afternoon Tea, Live Music, Centenary Souvenir, Dingee’s Best Recipe Book 2nd Edition, Annual General Meeting RSVP for catering by November 15: (03) 5436 8309 or admin@dbnc.com.au Geoff Thomas Board President
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Part-time, fixed-term position to 28 June 2024 AGL46/52 - $27.28 per hour plus employer superannuation Travel around the beautiful Shire of Loddon while working across all kindergartens. Municipal Building Surveyor – ref.J/99 Permanent, full-time position Salary package negotiable. Applications for the positions above will be considered as they are received. 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 Organisation Development Unit on (03) 5494 1200.
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Competitors came from across Victoria for the Northern Victorian Quarterhorse Association’s medallion show at Pyramid Hill last weekend. They were judged by Queensland’s Shane Massingham in ranch riding, showmanship, horsemanship and other events. LH PHOTO
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Meanwhile, Maxted along with fellow Boort bowlers Shayne Morris, Ken Birt and Tony Matley have won their way through to the North Central state fours final. hey will face a Charlton quartet in the battle.
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Demons win out on new synthetic green CALIVIL has held on for a fourshot victory in Bendigo bowls playing area Division 4 clash against White Hills on Saturday. It was the first pennant match played on the new Calivil synthetic rink. The Demons made the best of a heavier bowling rink as the new surface settles. Calivil’s win was set up by a handsome nine-shot victory by Nathan Dennis’ rink. The closeness of play saw both Lindsay Gronow and Alan Leech’s go down by two shots. Stepping up as skip on Saturday, Glenn Ray’s rink lowered its colours to White Hills by seven shots. Calivil members say the synthetic green will quickly settle and provide good bowling over coming weeks and be ready for the annual tournament on New Year’s Day.
INGLEWOOD The Division 5 midweek team had another loss, with both rinks suffering losses to Bendigo East. They have now slipped on the ladder and in need of wins in coming weeks. Division 1 had another encouraging win by defeating the strong Eaglehawk team.
Still on top of the Ladder, but face Kangaroo Flat this week who have strengthened their team with some Premier team men. All rinks had strong wins against Eaglehawk and the best of them was Lindsay Kelly, Chris McEwan, Pat Schram and Rob Day with a 31 to 17 shot win. In weekend pennant, Inglewood’s Premier League side put in a good performance again on Saturday. All rinks are slowly improvingand can feel that a win is a possibility soon. The best rink on the day were Merilyn Chamberlain, Tim Birthisel, David Vanston and Ian Chamberlain who had a 20/15 shot win against strong opposition. Final Scores were Inglewood 67 shots (4 pts) defeated by Golden Square 79 shots (14pts). The Division 6 team had a monstrous win against Bendigo East at home. Unfortunately, Bendigo East had two rinks with only three players due to a shortage of players available. Even so it was an impressive performance and keeps them well up on the ladder. The best rink on the day were Edna Patterson, Bill Concol, Wen-
dy Wilson and Ian Bradley with a 43 to 7 shot win. Travelling members went to Lake Boga on Sunday and came third in their Skins Tournament. The team consisted of John Jackman, Geoff Wilson and Lindsay Kelly and always a pleasure to go to their club as they are great supporters of tournaments.
BRIDGEWATER The Division 5 side played Campbells Creek away on Saturday, with the Bridgewater team being the first to play on Campbells Creek’s new synthetic greens, which was a very interesting experience. The Bridgewater team was just in front at the end of 12 ends but fell away after the break to lose 2.5 rinks to 1.5. Alan Harrison lead rink was the only rink to win, with the Glenn Mangan rink coming from behind to level 19 shots each on the last end. The Division 7 side travelled to Strathfieldsaye to play the top side, Strath Blue. The home side proving too strong on the day winning both rinks with Marg Wright’s rink being the best performing rink on the day, with only three bowlers in the lineup.
Carolyn Mitchell sends down her bowl at Calivil. LH PHOTO
PENNANT RESULTS BENDIGO Premier – Golden Square 79-14 d Inglewood 67-4. G Ebenwaldner, D Berry, J Berry, T Berry (s) lost to M Chamberlain, T Birthisel, D Vanston, I Chamberlain (s) 15-20. J Bush, I Brown, G Beckham, A Brown (s) lost to D Garrett, J McClymont, R Day (s) 19-20. A Eddy, D Cheesman, N Bowland, D Jackson (s) d V Tierney, D Whitehead, J Jackman, L Kelly (s) 25-11. P Bush, J Nevins, S Finch, T Lester (s) d R Stranger, D Wilson, B McClymont, G Wilson (s) 20-16. Division 3 – South Bendigo 89-14 d Serpentine 82-4. T Lansdown, I Murrell, L Rowley, L Doolan (s) d P Britton, G Addlem, A Bish, B Gladman (s) 33-12. J Ryan, R Spedding, M Houghton, J McDonald (s) lost to J Addlem, B Tuohey, D Walker, D Anset (s) 13-20. R McCumber, P McCaskill, P Milburn, W Roberts (s) d W Gladman, L Baber, Canfield, N Tonkin (s) 29-20. D Kennedy, M Robertson, L Cairncross, I Aitken (s) lost to F Maher, J Collinson, R Gladman, B Long (s) 14-27. Ladder: Heathcote 64, Serpentine 40, Kangaroo Flat 40, Castlemaine 38, South Bendigo 33, Eaglehawk 26, Bendigo 25, Golden Square 22. Division 4 – Calivil 77-14 d White Hills 73-4. B Meighan, C Maxted, W Miles, A Leech (s) lost to F Gargiulo, G Austin, P McGuire, B Colbert (s) 18-20. C Mitchell, S Hope, M Dennis, N Dennis (s) d R Parmenter, L Lightburn, P Fogliani, A Charlton (s) 25-14. R Boyd, R Lourie, W Lourie, G Ray (s) lost to B Sheen, W McCurdy, C Jansen, D Kaye (s) 15-22. I Mansbridge, M Collett, J Pickles, L Gronow (s) d R Sheen, T Lamb, G Gardner, H Walklate (s) 19-17. Dingee 70-2 lost to Bendigo East 81-16. S Cail, V Sproull, K Pollock, F Grieves (s) lost to K Parker, B Deller, A Bamkin, K Browell (s) 19-31. T Kavanagh, P Plant, B Lawry, Leo Demeo (s) lost to L Randell, J Knott, M Hockley, C Findlay (s) 16-18. A Hay, J Monaghan, L Hocking, K Murphy (s) d L Parker, R Miller, G Vowles, S Vowles (s) 19-15. G Clarke, B Cail, B West, N Lister (s) lost to R Hoffman, G Pithie, J Judd, J Hoffman (s) 16-17. Ladder: Dingee 50, Bendigo East 49, Calivil 46, Woodbury 39, White Hills 39, Marong 32, Harcourt 26, Bendigo 7. Division 5 – Campbells Creek 84-15 d Bridgewater 71-3. D Stevens, M Holland, P McKendry, K Odgers (s) d T Bryer, D Wilson, P Short, N Saunders (s) 21-18. K Gallagher, B Ellis, K Delmenico, I Brooks (s) lost to P Gath, B McNaught, C Mangan, A Harrison (s) 20-24. J Hall, C Gallagher, T Woodman, B Chester (s) drew L Catto, G Catto, J Fagan, G Mangan (s) 19-19. L Dowler, I Trevena, M Rhodes, J McMennemin (s) d F Shea, C Brooshooft, R Broadbent, R Smith (s) 24-10. Division 6 – Inglewood 94 d Bendigo East 24. E Patterson, W Concol, W Wilson, I Bradley (s) d B Collins, G Washington, G O’Connell (s) 43-7. S Laird, K Stewart, B Taig, H Leech (s) d K Lockett, L Robertson, J Dullard (s) 33-7. B Smyth, P Lyndon, P Kelly, C McEwan (s) d A Van Sierakowski, M Pysing, C Butler, I Colt (s) 22-10. Ladder: Castlemaine 60, Eaglehawk 46, Inglewood 44, Golden Square 33, Heathcote 30, Kangaroo Flat 23, Bendigo East 14, Marong 6.
Walter Lourie assesses play in the Calivil clash with White Hills. LH PHOTO Division 7 – Strathfieldsaye Blue 65-14 d Bridgewater 16-0. D Ancrum, N Dewhurst, S McMurray, S McGregor (s) d C Wattie, G Papworth, I Clutton, B Catto (s) 29-6. T Iser, I McIndoe, V McLoughlin, D Dole (s) d D Grant, D Payne, J Hocking, M Wright (s) 36-10 MIDWEEK Division 1 – Inglewood 49-2 lost to Kangaroo Flat 57-14. M Chamberlain, B Taig, G Wilson, I Chamberlain (s) lost to G Boyd, G Waegeli, P Moller, B Marron (s) 10-23. V Tierney, C McEwan, L Kelly, R Day (s) d G Howes, R Short, T Babitsch, G Podesta (s) 23-13. B McClymont, H Leech, A Caserta, L Witham (s) lost to S Howard, B Waegeli, S Howes, E White (s) 16-21. Ladder: South Bendigo 60, Inglewood 52, Bendigo 47, Kangaroo Flat 42, Eaglehawk 40, Woodbury 35, Golden Square 30, Bendigo East 14. Division 4 – Calivil-Serpentine 71-16 d Golden Square 43-0. L Lister, J Wiltshire, L Gronow, D Walker (s) d J Watson, L Bell, J Holcombe, M Bayliss (s) 22-15. L Dennis, M Boyd, N Ralphs, C Mitchell (s) d J Rogers, J Brennan, B Banyard, L Eeeles (s) 19-17. I Mansbridge, J Clymo, H Gronow, S Hope (s) d D Long, C Hutchinson, G Fry, K Watson (s) 30.11. North Bendigo 66-14 d Dingee 51-2. W Pell, F Ayres, E Staff, S Bryan (s) d K Pollock, V Sproull, F Grieves, M Grieves (s) 32-18. R Petit, M Gorrie, S Wilkinson, H Hall (s) lost to N Thomas, S Lawry, Leo Demeo, Lyn Demeo (s) 16-17. J Warfe, V Lisle, J Emerson, M Kelly (s) d A Hay, P Plant, B West, S Cail (s) 18-16. Ladder: North Bendigo 75, South Bendigo 63, Dingee 48, Kangaroo Flat 36, Strathfieldsaye 34, Har-
court 32, Calivil-Serpentine 18, Golden Square 14. Division 5 – Inglewood 45-14 d Harcourt 32-0. C Leach, P McEwan, P Lyndon, D Whitehead (s) d P MacGregor, M Frankling, K Grant, V Maltby (s) 23-17. E Patterson, D Roberts, I Bradley, P Kelly (s) d C Roberts, F Collins, M Tucker, I McMillan (s) 22-15. Ladder: South Bendigo 61, Bendigo 61, Inglewood 40, White Hills 30, Bendigo East 28, Harcourt 26, Golden Square 18, Campbells Creek 16.
NORTH CENTRAL Division 1 – Charlton 72-8 d Wedderburn 70-4. S Perry, W Southwell, P Watts, L Southwell (s) d S Lear, B Hargreaves, D Mason, L Witham (s) 29-16. J Cox, J Headon, R Porter, K North (s) lost to D Stephenson, R Montebello, A Caserta, N Holt (s) 18-17. J Ong, D McCallum, M O’Brien, K Willey (s) lost to C Mills, A Holt, W Roberts, A Jackson (s) 25-27. St Arnaud Country 69-10 d Boort 63-2. D Goode, T McDonald, W Rodger, J Abbott (s) d S Roberts, G Gardner, K Birt, S Morris (s) 24-19. D Moulday, D Mullins, P Elliott, S Elliott (s) lost to P Waters, J Maxted, J Gibson, L Maxted (s) 19-26. T Coloe, L Lynch, J Nevill, M Esmore (s) d T Nisbet, D Gibson, K Ritchie, K Depiazza (s) 26-18. Ladder: St Arnaud 50, Wedderburn 36, Charlton 34, Wycheproof 33, St Arnaud Country 26, Boort 24, Donald Golf 21, Donald 16. Division 2 – Charlton 83-10 d Wedderburn 63-2. D Beaty, S Harper, S Simpson, E Rosewall (s) lost to S Standfield, J Matthews, A Noordennen, I Hall (s) 24-
27. G Bateson, B Laffin, D Gretgrix, W Keenan (s) d R Ashley, S Steel, R Hall, A Roberts (s) 28-19. G Wain, B Patton, D Finaly, M Preston (s) d N White, J Grant, L Standfield, G Burnside (s) 31-17. St Arnaud Country 91-12 d Boort 54-0. L Watkins, P Jorgensen, P Mullins, C Webb (s) d S Polack, J Earl, A Matley, K Walton (s) 29-16. N Robinson, K Pole, R Pole, G Shaw (s) d R Taylor, D Brunt, A Gould, G Hudson (s) 31-17. G White, G Fullarton, K Meade, H Craddock (s) d I Allison, J Hampson, C Newsome, G Smith (s) 31-21. Ladder: Wycheproof 49, Charlton 44, Donald Golf 34, St Arnaud 33, St Arnaud Country 32, Wedderburn 30, Boort 12, Donald 6. Midweek – Boort 50-0 lost to Charlton 98-12. L Gardner, P Baker, J Maxted, L Maxted (s) lost to S Nelson, D McCallum, M Preston, W Keenan (s) 10-44. Y Cashen, K Birt, D Gibson, J Gibson (s) lost to W Laffin, D Gretgrix, M O’Brien, L Southwell (s) 20-21. J Earl, G Tweddle, T Noles, T Moresi (s) lost to G Bateson, E Rosewall, W Southwell, K Willey (s) 20-33. Wedderburn 95-12 d Donald 53-0. J Murnane, N White, I Hall, A Caserta (s) d M Quick, E Adams, B Brennan, B Milne (s) 30-19. H Stephenson, S Steel, R Hall, A Jackson (s) d J Subprom, J Wood, L Kelly, M Kelly (s) 33-22. R Little, J Matthews, A Roberts, L Witham (s) d D Knight, M Hollis, A McEwen, L Morgan (s) 32-12. Ladder: Donald Golf 38, Wedderburn 36, Wycheproof 36, Charlton 26, St Arnaud 22, Boort 20, Donald 12, St Arnaud Country 2.
NORTHERN Division 2 – Pyramid Hill 69-8 d Kerand 63-4. D Demaine, R Price, J Mann, L Mann (s) lost to M Sutherland, K Byrne, R Pascoe, P Pascoe (s) 19-22. R Harris, I Bartels, M Noelker, J Leed (s) lost to T Nolan, W Neville, M Credlin, L Hein (s) 19-26. W Boyd, T Stobaus, E Carmody, M Scott (s) d B Theobald, D Randell, C Fisher, L Frantz (s) 31-15. Division 3 – Pyramid Hill 64-2 lost to Kerang 8310. G Godward, C Cauchi, R Fidler, A Bennett (s) d B Williams, M Rosewall, H McBain (s) 27-24. R Boyd, T Dzufer, L Dingwall (s) lost to P Basile, D Jenkins, A Marshall, G Teasdale (s) 22-24. M Mahoney, J Cauchi, A Roberts (s) lost to G Fenton, G Morris, R McBain, M Coobs (s) 15-33. Midweek – Division 1: Pyramid Hill 71-10 d Cohuna 70-2. J Cauchi, R Harris, M L’Hullier, A Cantwell (s) lost to V Dehne, I Howard, R Ballard, F Tonn (s) 17-23. W Boyd, M Noelker, E Carmody, M Scott (s) d A Ainger, A Hipwell, J Reade, M Hofman (s) 28-23. C Cauchi, T Stobaus, P Coates, R Opie (s) d W Brooks, M Reader, V Meredith, T Dehne (s) 26-24. Ladder: Cohuna 51, Barham 48, Cohuna Gold 36, Pyramid Hill 36, Kerang 31, Cohuna 2 13. Division 2 – Leitchville 59-8 d Pyramid Hill 33-0. K Good, R Cornwill, P Griffiths, S Bennett (s) d A Bennett, R Fidler, R Price, L Dingwall (s) 30-16. G Wilson, H Crichton, J Waters, S Barnes-Randell (s) d W Cowan, D Kaye, A Fidler, J Leed (s) 29-17.
22 | Loddon HERALD Thursday November 16, 2023
SPORT | TENNIS
Slip and top spot changes THE Loddon Valley tennis season is quickly being dominated by three teams. But Dingee fell from top spot when lowering the colours to Calivil North. That opened the door for Mincha West to scoot to top of the table with an all-sets win over Serpentine. The top three teams are close on points although Mincha West has a far superior percentage. Serpentine lost to Mincha West 51-126 MEN: J. Gladman C. Tuohey lost to D. Mann B. Wagner 4-7. J. Gladman N. Cockerell lost to D. Mann D. Stewart 6-7. C. Tuohey N. Cockerell lost to B. Wagner D. Stewart 3-7. A. Mountjoy T. Twigg lost to C. Mann R. Wagner 2-7. A. Mountjoy J. Ketterer lost to C. Mann J. Pepperell 4-7. T. Twigg J. Ketterer lost to R. Wagner J. Pepperell 1-7. LADIES: P. Cockerell K. Addlem lost to E. Prout J. Wagner 0-7. P. Cockerell N. Rose lost to E. Prout E. Stewart 2-7. K. Addlem N. Rose lost to J. Wagner E. Stewart 1-7. M. Twigg A. Cockerell lost to C. Pickles M. Stewart 5-7. M. Twigg J. Cockerell lost to C. Pickles C. Mann 1-7. A. Cockerell J. Cockerell lost to M. Stewart C. Mann 3-7. MIXED: J. Gladman P. Cockerell lost to D. Mann E. Prout 3-7. C. Tuohey K. Addlem lost to B. Wagner J. Wagner 5-7. N. Cockerell N. Rose lost to D. Stewart E. Stewart 3-7. A. Mountjoy M. Twigg lost to C. Mann M. Stewart 0-7. A. Cockerell T. Twigg lost to R. Wagner C. Pickles 2-7. J. Ketterer J. Cockerell lost to J. Pepperell C. Mann 6-7.
Dingee lost to Calivil North 80-113 MEN: A. Hocking M. Harvey lost to C. Smith J. Smith 4-7. A. Hocking B. Duncan d C. Smith L. Strachan 7- 2. M. Harvey B. Duncan lost to J. Smith L. Strachan 1-7. R. Lawry R. Ellis lost to O. Balic K. Maxted 2-7. R. Lawry M. Hocking lost to O. Balic J. Smith 6-7. R. Ellis M. Hocking lost to K. Maxted J. Smith 6-7. LADIES: C. Whitfield A. Hay lost to M. Balic L. Strachan 2-7. C. Whitfield S. Hay lost to M. Balic K. Lawry 2- 7. A. Hay S. Hay lost to L. Strachan K. Lawry 2-7. K. Pay K. Ellis lost to G. Maxted A. Lister 6-7. K. Pay E. Hocking lost to G. Maxted A. Maxted 4-7. K. Ellis E. Hocking d A. Lister A. Maxted 7-4. MIXED: B. Duncan C. Whitfield lost to C. Smith M. Balic 1-7. A. Hocking S. Hay d J. Smith L. Strachan 7-4. M. Harvey A. Hay d L. Strachan K. Lawry 7-5. M. Hocking K. Pay lost to O. Balic G. Maxted 6-7. R. Lawry E. Hocking lost to K. Maxted A. Lister 4-7. R Ellis K. Ellis lost to J. Smith A. Maxted 6-7.
Lake Meran lost to Raywood 43-101 MEN: A. Chamberlain J. Dowling lost to M. Collins J. Sinclair 0-7. A. Chamberlain E. Moresi lost to M. Collins H. Wall 1-7. R. Fawcett E. Moresi lost to N. Marlow H. Wall 2-7. B. Harvey R. Fawcett lost to J. Harvey N. Marlow 1-7. B. Harvey J. Dowling lost to J. Harvey J. Sinclair 4-7. LADIES: C. Downs C. Moresi d C. Haw B. Zuidema 7-5. C. Downs I. Hosking d C. Haw M. Ludeman 7-5. C. Sinclair I. Hocking lost to M. Haw M. Ludeman 5-7. T. Pickering C. Sinclair lost to H. Vinnecombe M. Haw 3-7. T. Pickering V. Moresi lost to H. Vinnecombe B. Zuidema 3-7. MIXED: A. Chamberlain C. Downs lost to
J. Sinclair C. Haw 6-7. J. Dowling I. Hosking lost to M. Collins M. Ludeman 1-7. E. Moresi C. Moresi lost to H. Wall B. Zuidema 0-7. B. Harvey T. Pickering lost to J. Harvey H. Vinnecombe 2-7. R. Fawcett C. Sinclair lost to N. Marlow M. Haw 1-7.
LADDER MIncha West .............................. 4 Calivil North ............................ 3.4 Dingee ....................................... 3 Raywood .............................. 2.75 Serpentine ............................ 1.75 Lake Meran ............................ 0.25
MARONG Derby 12-98 d Wilsons Reef 6-60
A LADIES: L. Naughton P. Normoyle d B. McKimmie E. Molenaar 6-2. L. Naughton F. Dangerfield lost to B. McKimmie A. McGee 5-6. P. Normoyle F. Dangerfield d E. Molenaar A. McGee 6-1. B LADIES: D. Normoyle K. Galea d C. McKinstry partner 6-1. D. Normoyle J. Crane lost to C. McKinstry partner 5-6. K. Galea J. Crane lost to Wilsons Reef 5-6. A MEN: L. McCullagh S. Bruce lost to S. Taylor S. Taylor 5-6. L. McCullagh N. Pollock lost to S. Taylor J. Taylor 5-6. S. Bruce N. Pollock d S. Taylor J. Taylor 6-5. B MEN: S. Crane N. Naughton d Z. Porlai J. Wilkinson 6-2. S. Crane B. Galea d Z. Porlai B. Stewart 6-3. N. Naughton B. Galea d J. Wilkinson B. Stewart 6-0. MIXED L. McCullagh L. Naughton d S. Taylor B. McKimmie 6-4. S. Bruce P. Normoyle d J. Taylor E. Molenaar 6-5. S. Crane D. Normoyle d S. Taylor A. McGee 6-5. N. Naughton F. Dangerfield d Z. Porlai partner 6-3. B. Galea K. Galea lost to J. Wilkinson C. McKinstry 1-6. N. Pollock J. Crane d B. Stewart partner 6-1.
Newbridge 13-91 d Woodstock 5-69 A LADIES: A. Jenkyn S. Wallace lost to H. Robbins J. Leversha 0-6. A. Jenkyn A. Price d H. Robbins N Earl 6-1. S. Wallace A. Price d J. Leversha N Earl 6-2. B LADIES: N. Jenkyn T. Higgs d H. Stone A. Andrews-Stone 6-0. N. Jenkyn N. Whiteside d H. Stone K. Punton 6-3. T. Higgs N. Whiteside d A. Andrews-Stone K. Punton 6-4. A MEN: D. Graham J. Sutherland lost to M. Mulgrew C Allison 3-6 D. Graham A. Broom d M. Mulgrew N. Punton 6-5. J. Sutherland A. Broom lost to C, Allison N. Punton 5-6. B MEN: L. Price D. White d G. Leach D. Heather 6-3. L. Price D Stewart d G. Leach D. Tolly 6-5. D. White D DStewart d D. Heather D. Tolly 6-4. MIXED: A. Jenkyn D. Graham d H. Robbins M. Mulgrew 6-5.A. Price J. Sutherland lost to J. Leversha C. Allison 4-6. S. Wallace A. Broom d N. Earl N. Punton 6-0. N. Jenkyn L. Price d K. Punton G. Leach 6-5. T. Higgs D. Whited A. Andrews-Stone D. Heather 6-2. N. Whiteside D Stewart lost to H. Stone D. Tolly 1-6.
Harcourt 14-100 d Lockwood 4-56
A LADIES: E. Landy H. Wild d D. Wells A. Wells 6-4. E. Landy K. Walters d D. Wells C. Shevlin 6-1. H. Wild K. Walters d A. Wells C. Shevlin 6-3. B LADIES: S. Blake N. Trethowan d H. Symes R. Pettifer 6-1. S. Blake B. Trethowan d H. Symes partner 6-1. N. Trethowan B. Trethowan d R. Pettifer partner 6-3. A MEN: S. Gearing C. Green lost to R. Wells partner 4-6. S. Gearing L. Tunn d R. Wells B. Beer 6-4. C. Green L. Tunn lost to B. Beer partner 3-6.
Mincha West’s Brodie Wagner in Saturday match against Serpentine. LH PHOTO B MEN: H. Eastwood D. Gearing d T. Jensen B. Wells 6-3. H. Eastwood partner d T. Jensen M. Rice 6-0. D. Gearing partner d B. Wells M. Rice 6-2. MIXED: K. Walters L. Tunn lost to D. Wells partner 4-6. E. Landy S. Gearing d A. Wells B. Beer 6-5. H. Wild H. Eastwood d C. Shevlin R. Wells 6-5. S. Blake C. Green d H. Symes T. Jensen 6-0. B. Trethowan D. Gearing lost to R. Pettifer B. Wells 5-6. N. Trethowan partner d M. Rice partner 6-0.
LADDER Harcourt ................................. 65 Derby ...................................... 51 Newbridge .............................. 51 Lockwood ............................... 44 Marong ................................... 34 Wilsons Reef ........................... 31 Woodstock ............................. 24
ton C. Day d D. Bouwmester A. Johns 8-3. MIXED: P. Turnbull M. Lowry d S. Smith C. Smith 8-7. A. Brett S. Turnbull lost to R. Senior D. Collins 6-8. S. Stephenson J. Polkinghorne lost to M. Senior C. Gilmore 6-8. P. McHugh K. Weston lost to R. Senior D. Bouwmester 5-8. J. Hayes R. Ellesmore lost to S. Collins R. Madden 4-8. R. Carrol C. Day d G. Johns A. Johns 8-7.
Fentons Creek d Korong Vale 23-1
MEN: L. Holt S. Lockhart d J. Turnbull K. Walton 8-0. S. Lockhart O. Holt d K. Walton C. Isaac 8-0. L. Holt O. Holt d J. Turnbull C. Isaac 8-1. R. Holt M Burge d G. Herbert N. Williams 8-4. M. Burge G. Splecev d N. Williams M. Pun 8-1. R. Holt G. Splecev d G. Herbert M. Pun 8-2.
LADIES: A. Lockhart G. Lockhart d S. Keller B. Turnbull 8-2. G. Lockhart J. Millic d B. Turnbull E. Turnbull 8-2. A. Lockhart J. Millic d S. Keller E. Turnbull 8-4. G. Bird K. Bainbridge d S. Keller A. Hartnell 8-0. K. Bainbridge V. Van Hueman d A. Hartnell D. Guillot 8-0. G. Bird P. Van Hueman d S. Keller D. Guillot 8-0. MIXED: L. Holt A. Lockhart lost to J. Turnbull E. Turnbull 6-8. S. Lockhart G. Lockhart d K. Walton S. Keller 8-3. O. Holt J. Millic d C. Isaac B. Turnbull 8-4. R. Holt G. Bird d G. Herbert A. Hartnell 8-0. M. Burge K. Bainbridge d N. Williams S. Keller 8-1. G. Splecev P. Van Hueman d M. Pun D. Guillot 8-0.
INGLEWOOD Wedderburn Junction lost to Loddon Eagles 19-5 MEN: P. Turnbull A. Brett lost to S. Smith R. Senior 5-8. A. Brett S. Stephenson lost to R. Senior M. Senior 2-8. P. Turnbull S. Stephenson lost to S. Smith M. Senior 6-8. P. McHugh J. Hayes lost to R. Senior S. Collins 5-8. J. Hayes R. Carrol lost to S. Collins G. Johns 7-8. P. McHugh R. Carrol d R. Senior G. Johns 8-3. LADIES: M. Lowry S. Turnbull d C. Smith D. Collins 8-6. S. Turnbull J. Polkinghorne lost to D. Collins C. Gilmore 4-8. M. Lowry J. Polkinghorne lost to C. Smith C. Gilmore 5-8. K. Weston R. Ellesmore lost to D. Bouwmester R. Madden 5-8. R. Ellesmore C. Day lost to R. Madden A. Johns 0-8. K. Wes-
Serpentine’s Penny Cockerell. LH PHOTO
Clubs rewarded for sending safe driving message Lawn season open BOORT
BOORT Lawn Tennis Club’s season has started with Marmal the early hot shot in the four-team competition. In the opening week, results were Marmal 60 d Mysia 49 and Leaghur 68 d Mysia-46. Last Saturday saw Leaghur 55 d Mysia 45 and Marmal 61 d Barraport 48. Junior coaching clinic on are being held on Saturday mornings and are being well attended.
FIVE local football and netball clubs will share in more than $600,000 for their efforts in campaigning to eliminate road trauma in their communities. The Loddon Valley and North Central league clubs have been recognised through the Transport Accident Commission rewards program. Topping the list is Pyramid Hill club to receive $6800 for is strong road safety awareness and engagement activities. The Bulldogs have been a longtime participant in the campaign. Inglewood will receive $4300,
Marong and Maiden Gully each $800 and Charlton $800. Delivered in partnership with AFL Victoria, 251 clubs will receive rewards of up to $10,000 through the program, the highest number of recipients in the program’s five years. The program encourages clubs to engage with players, members and their communities on key road safety issues and promote safe behaviours, with the dangers of distracted driving a key focus of this year’s campaign. Successful clubs are able to use the money for a range of ini-
tiatives including education programs, club transport initiatives, new equipment and uniforms and facility upgrades and improvements. Transport Accident Commission CEO Tracey Slatter said: “Road trauma has a significant ripple effect and there’s no denying the power of peer-to-peer support and education at sporting club level – these clubs should be proud of their efforts to create a culture that prioritises road safety.” AFL VIC community football manager John O’Donohue said:
“The TAC Club Rewards Program is one of the biggest and most important programs impacting community football, promoting the importance of road safety and supporting local clubs and their communities.” Club applications for funding through the program were assessed by AFL and TAC representatives and a team of road safety experts on their participation in road safety rounds, promoting messages that discouraged club community members from distracted driving and discouraging drink/drug driving.
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Rose brothers pull off stoic victory DOGGED unbeaten knocks by Rose brothers David and Ben averted likely defeat for Kingower on Saturday. They came to the crease with Kingower in all sorts of trouble against Arnold. The bowling power of Redbacks’ skipper Ryan Metelmann, youngster Campbell Hancock and Henry McCullough had Kingower reeling at 7/38 in chasing the modest 111-run target. At drinks after the 17th over, and a drop of Ben Rose at second slip, Kingower faced a huge task to hit another 72 runs for victory. Ben Rose would be dropped again in the 27th over while David found gaps in the tight field for singles and occasional boundaries. Luck remained on Ben Rose’s side when he was dropped again in the 30th over and Kingower needed 25 runs off 30 balls for victory. The equation swung in Kingower’s favour despite the accurate deliveries of Metelmann and McCullough. Needing two runs off the final over, Michael Dale’s first ball was hit by David Rose to keep Kingower’s undefeated season record. Arnold veteran Phil Scholes had been crucial in the early collapse of Kingower, the wicketkeeper taking two catches and making a stumping. Scholes had top scored for the Redbacks with an opening knock
Ryan Metelmann of 33 before caught by Ben Rose off Lachlan de Jong’s bowling. Metelmann was also among the runs, knocking up 29 before caught by Riley Murphy who took two catches in the field. Wedderburn Band had 10 overs to spare in overhauling the 122-run target set by Boort Yando. James Van de Wetering gave Band a good start, hitting 26 runs before caught by Nick Scott off the bowling of Blake Slatter. He departure with the score at 3/63 opened the way for Luke Holt to take charge of the innings and hit an unbeaten 60. Holt had found the boundary with his first ball when teaming up with Van de Wetering and would also score three sixes. Slatter would finish with three wickets but was unable to claim the scalp of Holt. The best bowling figures, however, came from Boort Yando
skipper Joshua Smith. Sending down three balls in the final over played, Smith bowled Matthew Lockhart and conceded just three runs. Boort Yando saw Jarod Hodoras line up for his first game of the season, taking the wicket of Mackenzie Smith in a six-over spell. Earlier, Boort Yando had made an encouraging start before Van de Wetering, Luke and Isaac Holt and Smith despatched Perryman, Smith and Cockerell to have the side at 3-53. Fergus Bear was out for 20, just a few balls later, before Slatter showed mid-order spirit on his way to hitting Boort Yando’s top score of 42. The removal of Slatter, caught by Smith off Turnbull’s bowling, signalled a quick succession of lower order wickets falling. Turnbull took his second wicket late in play, finishing with two from 2.2 overs - one a maiden - and conceding just five runs. Wedderburn this week has another crack at Kingower and on home turf, may be poised for a victory.
Arnold lost to Kingower
Arnold P. Scholes c B. Rose b L. De Jong . ....... 33 H. McCullough c Deason b K. Simpson .. 1 M. Dale c M. Rowe b L. DeJong ............ 16 R. Metelmann c R. Murphy b M. Rowe .... 29 K. Hewitt c R. Murphy b M. Rowe . .......... 3 C. Hancock c W. Deason b B. Pickles ..... 4 F. Lock c M. Rowe b J. Leach .................. 9 A. Davies not out .................................... 10 M. Lewis b J. Leach ................................. 0 N. Drew lbw b B. Pickles ........................... 0 Extras ....................................................... 6 Total .............................................. 111 Bowling J. Leach 7-2-2-13, K. Simpson 4-01-24, M. Rowe 7-1-2-15, L. DeJong 7-02-30, I. Johnstone-McCloud 1-0-0-10, B. Pickles 4-0-2-16. Kingower M. Rowe c A. Davies b H. McCullough .... 16 W. Deason c P. Scholes b C. Hancock . ... 4 K. Simpson stpd P. Scholes b Hancock . . 3 J. Leach c P. Scholes b R. Metelmann . .... 2 B. Pickles c&b R. Metelmann . ................ 10 L. DeJong b C. Hancock .......................... 2 D. Rose not out ...................................... 43 I. Johnston-McCloud b R. Metelmann ..... 0 B. Rose not out ....................................... 31 Extras ..............................................................2 Total ...............................................7/113 Bowling H. McCullough 7-0-1-19, R. Metelmann 7-2-3-22, C. Hancock 7-1-3-14, M. Dale 7-1-0-26, 7-0-0-31.
By MICHAEL ROSE runs on the board for the loss of three wickets. Evan McCoy and Jackson Luckman both retired with 50s and both batsmen reached the boundary on nine occasions. Riley Murphy scored 30 earlier in the innings, while Wedderburn fought back later in the day, taking two wickets, one being to a good catch by Kayla Cramp. Ladder leaders Boort-Yando again batted first after winning the toss but got away to a bad start when Flynn Lock had Harry Malone and Sam Toose back in the pavilion with just three runs on the board. Lock proved troublesome to all batsmen and finished the day with the impressive figures of four wickets for just 12 runs off his nine overs. Lachie Hall and Cooper Gooding set about rebuilding the innings and put on 66 for the third wicket before Gooding became Lock’s third victim. He scored 25.
Boort W Perryman c Van de Wetering b I Holt ......15 J Smith c M Smith b Van de Wetering ......... 6 A Cockerell c I Holt b L Holt . ...................... 20 F Bear c M Smith b I Holt ........................... 32 B Slatter c M Smith b F Turnbull . ................42 J Hodoras b I Holt ......................................... 2 A Knight stmp M Smith b L Holt . ................. 1 T Flick c C Steel b I Holt ............................... 5 G Zanker b Van de Wetering . ....................... 7 N Scott c M Smith b F Turnbull .....................1 A Malone not out ........................................... 3 Extras ........................................................... 10 Total ................................................. 122 Bowling: A Postle 7-2-0-18, I Holt 7-3-2-10, C Steel 5-0-0-21, J Van de Wetering 7-1-2-24, L Holt 7-0-2-41, F Turnbull 2.2-1-2-5. Wedderburn O Lockhart lbw A Cockerell .......................... 3 J Van de Wetering c N Scott b B Slatter .... 26 C Steel b B Slatter . ..................................... 15 L Holt not out ............................................... 60 I Holt c F Bear b B Slatter ............................. 8 M Smith b J Hodoras .................................... 4 M Lockhart b J Smith . .................................. 3 Extras ............................................................. 9 Total .............................................. 6/130 Bowling: A Cockerell 7-0-1-24, N Scott 5-1-033, J Hodoras 6-1-1-20, B Slatter 5-0-3-28, F Bear 3-0-0-21, J Smith 0.3-0-1-2.
LADDER Kingower .............................. 20 Wedderburn .......................... 12 Arnold ..................................... 4 Boort Yando ........................... 0 THIS WEEK Arnold v Boort Yando Wedderburn v Kingower
Kingower’s David Rose beats Arnold keeper Phil Scholes. LH PHOTO
Half-centuries put teams in strong positions
ROUND five of Upper Loddon Junior Cricket commenced on Saturday with the return of the two day-fixtures. The two games saw Bridgewater hosting Boort-Yando and Wedderburn travelling to Kingower. Wedderburn batted after winning the toss at Kingower and although runs were coming, wickets were also falling far too quickly. Shelby Giorlando and Aaron Thomas shared in the best partnership of the innings, a 22-run third wicket stand. Thomas went on to top score with 14, his best effort in his junior career. Kayla Cramp made it to double figures later in the innings and helped Wedderburn to a total of 59. Seven Kingower bowlers shared the wickets with Ryder Smith the only multiple wicket taker with two. Kingower’s innings started just before the tea break and at stumps had 180
Boort lost to Wedderburn
Hall went on to register his 50 and top score for the innings. Frederik Gjorup and Deklan King both scored handy runs towards the end of the innings and helped take Boort-Yando’s final total to a commanding seven for 142. The other wicket takers for Bridgewater were Connor Alexander, Nate Harrison and Ned Wickham.
Bridgewater v Boort-Yando Boort-Yando 1st innings H. Malone b F. Lock ................................. 2 L. Hall retired .......................................... 50 S. Toose b F. Lock .................................... 0 C. Gooding c I. Ferguson b F. Lock . ...... 25 L. Boyd b F. Lock ..................................... 6 O. Byrne c H. Daldy b C. Alexander . ....... 0 T. Zanker b N. Harrison ............................ 5 F. Arnold b N. Wickham . .......................... 0 F. Gjorup retired ...................................... 11 D. King not out ....................................... 13 D. Perryman not out ................................. 3 Extras ...................................................... 24 Total ............................................7/142 Bowling F. Lock 9-3-4-12, L. Lonsdale 7-00-27, S. Hewitt 6-0-0-23, C. Alexander 5-0-1-16, M. Whitton 4-1-0-21, N. Harrison 4-0-1-9, N. Wickham 4-1-1-15, H. Kilby 2-0-0-11, I. Ferguson 2-1-0-2, J. Birthisel 3-1-0-4.
Kingower v Wedderburn Wedderburn 1st innings E. Sellick c R. Murphy b J. Luckman ....... 5 L. Sellick b R. Murphy .............................. 3 S. Giorlando b R. Smith ........................... 9 A. Thomas b X. Wilson ........................... 14 B. Cramp lbw b R. Smith ......................... 0 A. Clarke c E. McCoy b M. Lonza ............ 0 K. Cramp c R. Smith b J. Soulsby ......... 10 J. Cramp b C. Soulsby ............................. 1 C. Finch run out ( M. Lonza ) .................... 0 L. Finch not out ........................................ 0 Extras ..................................................... 17 Total ................................................ 59 Bowling J. Luckman 2-1-13, R. Murphy 2-01-9, E. McCoy 2-0-0-7, R. Smith 2-0-2-6, M. Lonza 2-0-1-7, X. Wilson 2-0-1-2, C. Soulsby 2-0-1-3, R. Leach 2-0-0-8, J. Soulsby 1.4-1-1-2, F. Lonza 1-0-0-4 Kingower 1st innings E. McCoy retired .................................... 50 R. Murphy b E. Sellick ............................ 30 J. Luckman retired . ................................ 53 L. McCoy not out ................................... 12 C. Soulsby b B. Cramp ............................ 0 R. Smith c K. Cramp b L. Sellick . .......... 16 M. Lonza not out ....................................... 5 Extras ...................................................... 14 Total ............................................3/180 Bowling E. Sellick 8-1-1-50, B. Cramp 4-01-38, A. Thomas 5-0-0-34, A. Clarke 2-0-021, J. Cramp 1-0-0-11, C. Finch 1-0-0-9, L. Sellick 1-0-1-9, L. Finch 1-0-0-7.
Late changes for re-draw LATE changes to the Northern District association under 13 draw last week forced the Upper Loddon junior draw to be amended. Upper Loddon officials said there had been no consultation on the changes. Boort Yando fields junior sides in both competitions and Upper Loddon issued its original draw after scheduling games to avoid ground clashes. However, a later change to the Northern District schedule forced last week’s Upper Loddon rejig and distribution of changes to club secretaries. Boort under 13s had their first win on Saturday, defeating Murrabit. Top scorers were Brodie McPherson retired 34 not out and Chaise Hird retired 27 not out.
Loddon HERALD
sport
Thursday November 16, 2023
Off-season raids secure Loddon Valley influx
BIG STARS SIGN ON
LODDON Valley football is poised for its biggest influx of new players in years.
Clubs have started releasing details of their signings, less than two months after Marong took a second flag. Bendigo Football League has emerged as a major recruiting target of Loddon Valley clubs. The reigning premiers will go into 2024 without goal gun Brayden Grenfell who is heading to Nyah and have also lost Carl Thiesz, Jake Ede, Patrick Gretgrix, and Throne Wilson to Maryborough Castlemaine league club Harcourt while Jason Manning and Brodie Coombs will stay in the Loddon Valley but switch to Mitiamo. The Superoos have recruited out of the Bendigo league, announcing the signing of Golden Squares’s Jack Vinnicombe and coming out of the under 18s Zak Myers (Eaglehawk), and Liam Shiell (South Bendigo. They’ve also nabbed Marong under 18 pair Brodie Coombs and Jacob Manning plus Bryce Laird from Bathurst. Bridgewater has recruited strongly from the Bendigo league - Strathfieldsaye’s Jack Neylon, Joey Mayes, Harry
Conway, Lachlan Sharp and Bo Alexander along with Sandhurst’s Xavier Walsh and Lee Coglan joining former Mean Machine Andy Collins who returns to his home club. Calivil says it has picked up Boort trio Jacob Mulquiny, Sam Green and Brodie Wagner who will join Darcy Thompson (Lake Wendouree), Lewis Fisher (Golden Square under 18), Kane Shelton (Golden Square) and Sam Maher (South Bendigo). Pyramid Hill and Inglewood are yet to name big recruits although the Bulldogs will be without Declan Slingo who is off to Castlemaine. Bears Lagoon Serpentine is pinning its early season rise on Nathan Twigg and Darcy Hawker (Boort), Doolan Nihill (White Hills), Jake Wilkinson (Sandhurst) and Tyler Miles (Maiden Gully). Joining Newbridge are Ricky Cathie (Wandella), Matt McArthur (Powelltown), Jackson Hufer (Mount Pleasant). Meanwhile. Maiden Gully is still to appoint a coach with speculation Shawn Filo and Angus Monfries will have a joint role for 2024. Filo and Monfries coached Castlemaine in 2019 and have been at the helm of Lake Boga since 2020.
Decision expected on Eagles’ flight push AFL Central Victoria is expected to make its call this week on whether Loddon Valley league club Maiden Gully will be allowed to enter a side in Bendigo league’s under 18 competition. Loddon Valley has appealed Bendigo league’s acceptance of Maiden Gully who have stood out of junior competition for two seasons. The other eight Loddon Val-
ley clubs backed the Loddon Valley decision to lodge an appeal, the Loddon Herald has learnt. Neither Bendigo league or AFL Central Victoria have made a statement on the Eagles’ move that could include a full club shift within five years.
- CHRIS EARL
Success has come early for Calivil bowlers on their new synthetic turf rink. Lindsay Gronow was part of the winning home team when the new surface was christened in the Bendigo bowls LH PHOTO playing area match against White Hills on Saturday. Calivil won by four shots.