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PARK’S VISION By CHRIS EARL
THE redevelopment of Kooyoora State Park could start within six months. Friends of Kooyoora on Sunday were the first to see concept plans for the work by Djaara and Parks Victoria. Plans include new shelters, Aboriginal interpretative and cultural activity spaces defined camping areas and artwork. Project manager Mike Hayes and program manager Harvey Douglas flagged a review of campsite management with discussions to be held on whether access was for schools and organised groups only. Historic Catto Lodge has been included in concept plans. A year ago, the Catto family and local communities advocated for the lodge’s retention, linking local management of Melville Caves with earlier and later Aboriginal use or management. The plans have been badged Guyura. Mr Douglas said that corrected the mispronunciation of the letter G in the Aboriginal name and made the spelling more accurate. He said any formal change of name was at the early stages of the process and there would be external consultation. Mr Hayes told Friends of Kooyoora the park was “not just for visitors ... there are other elements”. Areas identified for upgrading in the process to developing concept plans were the picnic area, camping area and lookout.
Harvey Douglas and Mike Hayes unveil concept plans to Friends of Kooyoora members on Sunday. LH PHOTO Mr Hayes said the works would be the first recreation, corporate practice and customs project with Djaara, the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation. “We started this process and engaged a lot of Djaara members,” he said, “And we did some local engagement as well.” “There has been a lot of learning from the process. We are getting better and better at engaging and planning stages ... keeping community informed.” Mr Hayes said the staged up-
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grade project would include a walking track, seasonal pond, a re-shaped carpark, shelters and relocation of toilets. He said the old camping area space behind Catto Lodge would become a cultural area - a permanent welcome area and ceremonial fireplace. Matt Catto said planned upgrades were the “opportunity to showcase the beauty that is in it (the park). Former local forestry officer Mark Gilmore told the meeting
that “everyone’s culture is important. That’s the challenge for Djaara and us”. Mr Hayes said there was flexibility to review camping use. Whether for schools and groups and not for the public, “we can talk about (that) with Djaara”. “We are envisioning and hoping there will be an increase in usage. We’re hoping to see people use the park for the right reasons and in the right way.” No capping of camp numbers has been included in plans re-
leased but a booking system was flagged at Sunday’s meeting. Mr Douglas said Visit Victoria officials toured the park last Friday, discussing Kooyoora’s cultural tourism potential. Friends’ members also asked Djarra to consider commercial opportunities at the park and reviving its use as a concert venue Djaara has said Dja Dja Wurrung values would be embedded into the landscape design. Works were originally to have started in spring.
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Ease off! Police nab roadwork speedsters
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FTER Will’s front and centre contributions to OTF last week, the Oracle quickly removed harvest dust from his mobile phone screen to tap us a message. Turns out it was just not harvest that he was dusting off, with the old Dunlops being retrieved from the back of the cupboard for an out-of-retirement game of tennis at the weekend.
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OR Glenn there must have been some torture of once more hitting the courts over Serp way - correspondents at the match noticed the very large towel courtside being used between points (or was that games?) to remove the produced bodily precipitation.
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HILE Oracle Glenn’s return was welcomed by fellow team members, they were full of banter when discussing his delayed departure across the Loddon for the encounter. Turns out he had to assist a visiting farrier to the farm in giving the farm donkey a manicure. There was widespread speculation on who was most stubborn during that exercise. Commentary on the beauty session for an ass also stretched up Wedderburn way where news of the farrier’s visit had (been) spread by eyewitnesses to the morning’s entertainment.
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PEAKING of farm animals, Loddon pigs are proving winners for the festive season. Multiple national news releases have been dropped to our inbox over the last week proclaiming that the iconic leg of ham has ranked the Number 1 Christmas food in Australian households, followed by fresh seafood and roast pork. IGA Australia has said: “The iconic ham has always held a special spot on Aussie’s Christmas tables so it’s no surprise to see it come out on top as the most popular Christmas food for the second year running. It’s a great value versatile dish that can last over a few meals which is why we think it’s hard to beat.” Although a leg of ham
is the most popular Christmas food across all generations, this is particularly true for the older generations. Baby Boomers (54 per cent) are more likely than Gen X (35 per cent), Millennials (23 per cent), and Gen Z (31 per cent) to say that the iconic leg of ham is the number one Christmas food in their households. The survey says roast pork has shot up in popularity going from number seven in 2020 to number three in 2021. But, it seems we’re falling out of love with Christmas traditions as the humble pud. It has been bumped down to the fifth spot. One thing is certain, our local butchers like Arnold Family Butchers in Boort, The Fat Butcher in Inglewood and the IGA supermarket are ready to keep you on trend with great Loddon hams this Christmas.
DRIVERS flouting roadwork speed limits on the Calder Highway have been nabbed by police. They issued 10 $363 fines last Thursday while crews were resealing long sections of the highway between Bridgewater and Derby. “They were between 15 and 25kmh over the 60 or 40 speed limits in place ... one car even tried to overtake a truck doing work,” Inglewood police said. Police used their in-vehicle ra-
dar technology to check speeds of vehicles after being contacted the previous day by work crews concerned some vehicles were ignoring roadwork limits. They said police patrols were enforcing roadwork and township speed limits. “The speed limits are there to protect everyone and must be observed,” police said. Meanwhile, farmers moving stock have appealed for motorists to slow down on local roads.
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‘Intimidating and rude’ Traders vow to fight COVID fines
TRADERS slapped with COVID plan breach fines are vowing to take their fight to court. Wedderburn traders are angry that the State Government is using authorised officers to fine them instead of helping businesses complete or update changing COVID compliance paperwork. “We’re getting fined for doing the right thing and doing their (the Government’s) job,” said Wedderburn Fish and Chips owner Jenny Round. “To cop a fine for a paperwork mistake is ridiculous. The Government officer said we were doing everything right ... just the paperwork wasn’t completed as they wanted it to be.” Wedderburn Produce and Garden owner Steve Giorlando is the latest Loddon business to receive a fine reminder with increased costs despite not receiving the original penalty. “Where have these people been for the previous 18 months to help small business,” he said. Wife Kim said the Government’s authorised officers had been officious and intimidating when visiting the store, standing at the shop counter when customers were waiting to be served.
IN BRIEF Pool hours BELGRAVIA Leisure says it aims to have Loddon pools opening for normal hours from Monday. The new pool managers have struggled to recruit lifeguards and been forced to limit opening hours since the season opened three weeks ago. “Progress has been made with seven new lifeguards, onboarded, trained and commencing their shifts. Currently we are approximately eight lifeguards short for a comfortable staff level, however these will be covered by prospective staff completing their onboarding over the course of the next week,” said area manager Rod Simms.
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FIGHTING FINE: Small business owner Jenny Round. LH PHOTO “They were dressed in black and came across on the rude side,” she said. Local business owners told the Loddon Herald they felt the State Government was “picking on small business” and unfairly targeting small communities in rural Victoria. Wedderburn businesses claim they had been told fines would not be issued after the October inspections by officers. But like Boort businesses who received similar “warnings”,
shop owners in both towns have been fined. Last week’s Loddon Herald reported that Boort hardware store owner George Tallis was also preparing to fight his fine. Mr Tallis has displayed the infringement notice on the counter of his Godfrey Street store. Officers pinged Mr Tallis for not displaying a sign indicating 25 people could be in store at one time. He says a busy time would see six people in the store. The Government says five
Hay Martha! Ex-advisor will be Labor’s Ripon candidate A FORMER advisor to Premier Daniel Andrews will be Labor’s candidate for Ripon in next November’s State election. Her pre-selection was announced on Monday in an ALP process that has seen multiple former ministers dumped. Martha currently lives at Yandoit, near Castlemaine. A veteran of Labor campaigning, she worked in the party’s head office during the 2014 election and later as an advisor to Premier Andrews for more than three years, She has been manager of policy and communications for the Victorian Public Tenants’ Assocciation and is currently a principal adviser on the State Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build.
Martha Haylett Ripon is held by Liberal frontbencher Louise Staley by 0.2 per cent. The redistribution has notionally made Ripon a Labor seat with a 2.8 per cent margin.
Loddon businesses have been fined for not having COVIDSafe plans. However, businesses are disputing that, claiming they had COVIDSafe plans with officers picking up “minor omissions or incomplete lines”. Murray Plains MP Peter Walsh has said communities would be outraged that “the Government’s authorised officers would treat hardworking small business owners who tried their hardest to keep to the rules in this way”.
HORSHAM Rural City councillor Claudia Haenel has announced she will stand as an independent candidate in next year’s federal election against sitting Nationals’ MP Anne Webster. That election is expected to be held by May with the Federal Government already announcing a March 2022 Budget.
Big day for VCE VCE students across the Loddon will receive their results today. This week’s Loddon Herald includes a special Class of 2021 feature and next week we will have reports on the our top students.
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Robyn takes on role helping advance local youngsters
Field guide author Russell Stanley with Robert Scholes at Sunday’s launch. LH PHOTO
Park leader praises Russell’s orchid guide A PHENOMENAL knowledge of local orchid species was praised at the launch of Russell Stanley’s field guide on Sunday. Friends of Kooyoora convenor Robert Scholes said the group had been fortunate to “have someone like Russell involved” in writing the Field Guide of Orchids in the Inglewood-Kooyoora Region. The retired Charlton school teacher told Sunday’s launch the guide’s main purpose was “to give people in the local area an aid to identification of local species of orchid”. “We have some unique species and some very
common species here,” he said. “My beginning with orchids was when my father purchased a book - my first field guide - on mushrooms and toadstools” Russell said: “While looking for mushrooms one day, I was taken by orchids.” After retirement, his interest in the flower was fully reignited. He said in 1996, there were just 270 species recorded in Victoria, today there are 409 and his field guide contains more than 70 in the local area. “Some at Kooyoora are yet to be named, there are some yet to be discovered.”
LONG-TIME Loddon tourism officer Robyn Vella will take a new career path in 2022. After 23 years with Loddon Shire Council, Robyn will work with VCAL and VCE students at Wedderburn College assisting work placements and creating partnerships with regional businesses. “I’m really excited about this new role with youth. Their future is always very close to my heart,” she said, “There are so many opportunities for these youngsters. To be now able to help students achieve is an honour.” Robyn, who attended the former Wedderburn high school, said: “I want to help make a difference for kids in our region.” She will officially end 23 years with Loddon Shire next month. Robyn started with council in the Serpentine office in 1998 and
her early work included a walking project and the Loddon Discovery Tours which came under council management in 2003. Appointed tourism manager in 2006, Robyn said the discovery tours would have up to two and three coaches a week visiting the shire during autumn and spring at their peak. She said nature-based tourism was a strength for the region with its national and state parks and continued to be popular with birdwatchers. “We twice hosted the Great Victorian Bike Ride. The first time, Boort and Wedderburn were voted the best two towns on the tour,” she said. “I love the region and the businesses. We have some great tourism operators and some wonderful partnerships,” she said. “I’ll still be involved in tourism, just as a volunteer.”
Pub tracks to re-opening JARKLIN’S Four Posts Hotel is tracking to re-opening with a temporary main area nearing completion. Adrian and Heide Polkinghorne have removed some temporary fencing to reveal part of the facade and entrance. Signage has also been installed
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The Council office in Wedderburn will be closed from 4.45pm 23 December and reopen at 8.15am on Tuesday 4 January 2022. The Loddon Visitor Information Centre will be closed on Christmas Day, Sunday 26 December and Sunday 2 January, but is otherwise open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm and from 10am to 4pm on public holidays. For enquiries phone (03) 5494 2489 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au . The Community Care service will provide limited services from Friday 24 December and will recommence at 8.30am on Tuesday 4 January 2022. Personal care and meals on wheels will be provided and clients will be contacted to discuss their service needs for this period. There will be no home care,
With Christmas time fast approaching now is the perfect time to shop locally – either in person or online, and help small businesses continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
on the facade heralding the return of a local watering hole. They have installed a new coolroom and at the weekend were completing ceiling work. Adrian said material and labor shortages continued to be a challenge in the restoration project to have the hotel fully open.
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respite care, social support or property maintenance services delivered during this period. For urgent Community Care service assistance during this period, please call 5494 1200 and select option 3, or the after hours service on 0427 908 736. Kerbside waste and recycling collections during December 2021 and January 2022 will operate as scheduled, with no changes to collections. All waste facilities across the Shire will be closed on public holidays.
Our community does a great job in supporting our local businesses, and this local support is crucial. Shopping locally means your money stays in the community – helping keep (and where possible, create) local jobs and the local economy to thrive. We have a fantastic range of locally-owned businesses across our region that offer an incredible array of retail services, world-class produce, hospitality services and other supplies. You can view the range of local businesses in the Loddon Shire by visiting the Business Directory on Council’s website at: www.loddon. vic.gov.au/For-residents/Business-Directory
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Protest and another petition
Lake candles put spotlight on campaign A LAKESIDE barbecue has marked the finale for Boort District Health’s 16 Days of Activism campaign Friday’s gathering included the lighting of candles to raise community awareness of family and gender-based violence and to support victims. Over the 16 days, BDH activities included the Walk Against Family Violence to launch the 2021 campaign with a sea of orange and a morning tea for staff and residents. Respect Victoria says 16 Days of Activism is a global initiative to address gender inequalities, gender-based violence and take action to prevent violence before it starts.
Sam Isaac, Donna Doyle, Maree Stringer and Mubarak Meera Sahib prepare to light candles. LH PHOTO
KWN turns orange for community 16-day campaign
Sue Vanston, Carly Noble and Cindy Gould. LH PHOTO
THE KOOYOORA Women’s Network took on an orange theme for its December dinner last week. The dinner at Bridgewater Hotel was a collaboration between the network and Inglewood and Districts Health Service. They partnered for a second year for the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The dinner was held to raise awareness about how to recognise harmful behaviours and support families experiencing domestic violence. Guest speaker Carly Noble, community area representative for the national Rural Aid organisation, shared information about how Rural Aid supported farmers doing
it tough in rural areas. Rural Aid provides support including water, fodder, financial and counselling assistance to help farmers enduring drought, flood and fire. Established in 2015, following the highly successful Buy a Bale campaign, Rural Aid supports and empowers rural communities to rebuild, repair and thrive both during and after natural disasters. Rural Aid has become one of Australia’s largest rural charities. Its counselling services and community programs also help to create more sustainable and resilient rural communities and work towards stronger futures for all Australian farmers.
ANIMAL Justice Party activists protested in Wedderburn on Tuesday. The protest came as Loddon councillors received another petition at their meeting against the proposed kangaroo pet food processing facility in Inglewood. The 2465-signature petition from Friends of Mother Earth listed objections based on opposition to the State Government’s legal harvesting of kangaroos. Many of the names had been on a petition at November’s meeting when council confirmed the plant’s application would be assessed on planning grounds. Protest organisers Glynn Jarrett, of Bendigo, and Melbourne’s Alyssa Wormald addressed Tuesday’s council meeting. Mr Jarrett claimed the proposed plant was unsustainable. In a statement before the protest, Mr Jarrett: “I demand that all kangaroo shooting is stopped, and that the Inglewood facility is put on hold until we have an independent investigation into the plight of our Kangaroos. We must do this now, as tomorrow might be too late.” It was the second protest organised by Mr Jarrett in Wedderburn. The first attracted six people while about 10 were at Tuesday’s protest. The application by Campaspe Meats to open the plant and create 10 jobs is still to go before council.
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Mission shuts op-shop, COVID impacts blamed HELPING Hands Mission has confirmed its op-shop at Bridgewater will not reopen. The charity’s announcement last week said meetings with local groups had found that “no one felt they had the capacity to continue it on at this stage”. “Helping Hands Mission has had a long connection with regional and rural Victoria. It’s hard to believe it was almost six years ago, back in March of 2016, that we set up an Op Shop in the old Uniting Church on Main Street, and the site once again became a hub for the Bridgey community,” the Melbourne-based charity said. “Since then we’ve had a wonderful team of volunteers join us, have welcomed locals and tourists alike in for their op shopping fix, run Work for the Dole programs, distributed food to countless families each week out of our refurbished shipping container, and awarded over $50,000 in funding to local schools and organisations through our community grants program. “Sadly, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our charity, just like it has for
all groups and individuals across Victoria. We’ve seen the closure of two of our sites in Melbourne as a result of the pandemic, and now we have had to make another difficult decision and take a step back from running the op-shop in Bridgey.” Helping Hands said food aid would continue to be distributed after discussions to relocate the shipping container to the town’s former railway station being transformed into a community hub. “The end of an era is always an emotional time. We all have such fond memories and a really special place in our hearts for Bridgey, Inglewood and Loddon Shire and we are so grateful for the input from the volunteers and Work for the Dole participants over the years. “We appreciate the community for embracing us and all the customers who came from near and far to visit the shop. Lastly, a very special thank you to Marnie Jones and Glenn Mangan, for their hard work, passion and dedication since the beginning,” Helping Hands said in its statement.
Amity veteran retires from club A FOUNDING member of Boort Amity has retired from the organisation after 45 years. Jean Henderson had served as president on three occasions and acted as secretary for 11 terms. Jean assisted with the formation of four new Amity clubs. Members have thanked Jean for her service, saying “she has made a wonderful contribution over the last 45 years and will be missed very much. Any working bees or service events we had she was always there to help”.
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PYRAMID Hill Football Netball Club and Mologa and District Landcare Group will receive grants under the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program. Mallee MP Anne Webster said the two Loddon groups were among 32 organisations in her electorate to be funded this year to help purchase equipment, training, and on background screening checks for their volunteers. The football club has been awarded $4735 and the Landcare group $1000.
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Jean Henderson venor of the Friends of Kooyoora. Viceconvenor is Jeff Hoober with Roberta Foster continuing as secretary.
Police probe LODDON police are investigating after graffiti was daubed on a fence at Inglewood overnight Friday.
Mayors meet MAYORS from across northern Victoria have gathered in Wedderburn for their latest Murray River Group of Councils meeting.
FIRE crews quickly controlled a grass fire in Penny Lane, Salisbury West, late Saturday afternoon. Serprentine, Inglewood and Powlett brigades attened the fire and were assisted by several private units. LH PHOTO
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THE WEDDERBURN community is preparing to be in fine voice for Saturday night’s Christmas carols. Hosted outside the town’s renowned bird mural on the Uniting Church, the Eaglehawk Salvation Army Band and the Wedderburn Uniting Church Choir will lead the evening with Loddon residents being invited to attend. The night is organised by the church’s board but largely by the choir through Wendy Ward and Margaret Matthews. Wendy said the night of sharing and community spirit also saw organisation shared between the Anglican, Christ of Christ and Uniting Churches. Judy Bird from the Anglican church will compere the evening that will in-
clude readings from both the Uniting and Church of Christ. “First and foremost it is a Christian celebration but by the same token, we keep it to a minimum,” Wendy said. “The evening is also a chance for people to lend a helping hand. An offering will be taken up and donations will go towards the Christmas bowl appeal.” Meanwhile, the Serpentine Christmas tree and Boort Christmas street party are on tomorrow night. The Buckrabanyule Christmas tree will be next Thursday. Korong Vale Fire Brigade volunteers will be bringing festive cheer to the town’s streets on Christmas Eve.
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MORE than 40 Christmas cakes have been made and decorated by staff and residents at Inglewood and Districts Health Service for sale in the community. Among residents enjoying using their cake making skills has been Dawn Parish who is pictured with Louise Lamprell. LH PHOTO
Staff site changes support services LODDON Shire’s community wellbeing staff are now based at the Wedderburn office. The relocation to maintain high levels of customer service and support sees the formal closure of the Serpentine office which has not been open the public since COVID restrictions earlier this year. Council wellbeing director Wendy Gladman said limited numbers had been visiting the office. ”The Serpentine office building continues to be used to support the delivery of
some council services, including immunisation and planned activity programs. The council depot at Serpentine remains in use and meeting rooms at the building are still available,” she said. “Services delivered by the community wellbeing team are predominantly community based and these have continued as normal. Council is providing the same range of support to the community, including community-accessed support, and contact via telephone, email and mail.”
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DECADES OF CARE: Boort District Health personal care assistant Lois Whykes has been recognised for her 35 years of service. LH POTO relate to the residents and we take an interest in each other’s families. “The residents love it here at Boort because of the care and the contact they have.” Lois says there was also change when
the hostel became part of the health service. But after 35 years, Lois says she is in no hurry to even consider retirement. “I’m not one to sit still. I’m not really sure if I’m quite ready to retire,” she said.
Career changes keep connections SUZANNE Hansen and Amberlea Smith may have new roles but they are familiar faces around Inglewood and Districts Health Service. From starting as a personal care assistant 20 years ago, Suzanne is now the services’s social support co-ordinator. “I enjoy working with the elderly ... they are quite amazing people, always with a story to tell and fun to be around,” Suzanne said. “In the new role, I get to spend lots of one-on-one time with clients for planned activities in Inglewood, Korong Vale and Wedderburn. “The activities help keep minds active and are a social connection they love. “They are the best - a happy bunch enjoying the company of others.” The return to closer connection with residents and clients for Suzanne came after spending 12 years as a ward clerk during her two decades with the health service.
Suzanne Hansen and Amberlea Smith. LH PHOTO
Amberlea started at Inglewood 15 years ago as a district nurse but in October 2019 became the infection control co-ordinator. Within months, her time was spent writing policy and organising responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve had to keep everyone safe and
bring everyone along with the changes,” Amberlea said. She said being a long-time staff member at Inglewood had helped with getting COVID responses and change “over the line”. “That’s part of the joy of working in small communities. Everyone is respected for what they do,” she said. “We have a responsibility to keep staff and residents safe. Afterall, for the residents, this is their home. “A lot of the residents I first met as a district nurse.” Amberlea and Suzanne said they had been encouraged to advance their careers. “I have never received a ‘no’ when asking to do training,” Amberlea said. “This is a good place to be. Whether at the front door or the back door, there’s a lovely feel and the feeling of being respected and valued.” Amberlea and Suzanne were among staff who have been recognised for long service.
1. What is the capital of Chile? 2. What is the highest mountain in Britain? 3. What is the smallest country in the world? 4. Alberta is a province of which country? 5. How many countries still have the shilling as currency? 6. Which is the only vowel not used as the first letter in a US State? 7. What is the largest country in the world? 8. What is the hottest continent on Earth? 9. Tom Cruise is an outspoken member of which religion? 10. Who is Dolly Parton married to? 11. Taylor Swift grew up on what type of farm? 12. Who is the only musician ever to have been awarded the Nobel prize for literature? 13. Which country is the origin of the cocktail Mojito? 14. What is Japanese sake made from? 15. Which vitamin is the only one that you will not find in an egg? 16. What is the chemical formula for Table Salt? 17. What ingredient is included in food in a Florentine style? 18. Which fish is the main ingredient of Scotch Woodcock? 19. In which year was Joan of Arc burned at the stake? 20. The first successful vaccine was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. Which disease did it guard against? ANSWERS 1. Santiago. 2. Ben Nevis. 3. Vatican City. 4, Canada. 5. Four – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia. 6. E. 7. Russia. 8. Africa. 9. Scientology. 10. Carl Dean. 11. Christmas tree farm. 12. Bob Dylan. 13. Cuba. 14. Rice. 15. Vitamin C. 16. NaCl. 17. Spinach. 18. Anchovy. 19. 1431. 20. Smallpox
AFTER decades caring for people, Lois Whykes is still not quite ready to retire. The Boort District Health personal care assistant was one of four staff members recognised for 35 years of service at last week’s annual general meeting. Between them, Lois and Sharon Wright, Tanya Buchanan and Isobel Loader have 140 years of service. Lois says that while health work was “a lot more involved now, the basics haven’t changed ... it’s all about care”. She had been working at the town’s motel as a cleaner and relieving the owners when they took a break for a decade. “The motel was a thriving little business at the time.” When the owner’s retired, Lois was looking for a change and went to the town’s aged hostel to see if any positions were available. “I went to see what work may have been available and they said I could start the next day,” Lois said. Lois started as a domestic cleaner and transitioned into the care side of the facility. “In the early years, there were not the same requirements for accreditation but it’s been good to do the training and gain the qualifications to keep working with our residents, It’s a lot more involved now,” she said. “As a personal care assistant, I’m able to
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Worthwhile experiences enjoyed by students GRADUATING students at Wedderburn College have finished their secondary years on a high. Principal Danny Forrest last week congratulated Amy Bailey, Finn Turnbull, Kelsea Nisbet, Macey Jaques, Nadia Martin, Samuel Patterson, Sammy Kohte, Peter Buschmann and Emily Gleat at the college awards night. There were also celebrations for graduating Year 6 students: Aiden Wingfield, Jacob Ward, Emily Caruana, Rhani Buttery, Aihen Turner, Olivia Walker, Eleanor Dooley, Zachary Derks, Morgan
Year 12 students
Lonza, Dylan Henry, Layla Perry, Amelia Rose, Kayla Cramp and Eli Clarke. “At the beginning of 2021 we were all hoping this year was going to be a lot different than the previous year. In many ways, it was until bad old COVID decided to reappear,” said Mr Forrest “Despite draining the enthusiasm, and energy out of us all for long periods of the year we still managed to finish on a high with many worthwhile experiences delivered for our students. “I must thank everyone, students, staff and
parents for their patience, resilience, and efforts. This year all students experienced a school camp, we managed to hold two deb balls, all school sports events (Jacka Yellow undefeated) as well as many and many other great events including last week’s annual awards evening with a live crowd, D is for Donuts, dress up, Dinner and Donkey Day, Rodney the Donkey is now a school legend!” The school has wished departing staff members, students, and families all the very best for the future.
Samuel Patterson
Among departing staff acknowledged at the college’s awards night were Robbie Collins (cleaner), Brooke Steptoe, Jenny Wagstaff, Amy Pukis and Hilary McKay. Recipient of the Louise Staley Best Year 11 student award for 2021 is Eliza Lockhart and Wedderburn’s VCAL Dux is Samuel Patterson. The VCE dux will be announced after release of results. “It’s been a wonderful year at Wedderburn College,” Mr Forrest said.
Eliza Lockhart and Louise Staley
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Breakthrough boosts energy of students
THE enthusiasm for the final year of primary school knew no bounds for Grade 6 students at St Mary’s Inglewood.
Although the 2021 Energy Breakthrough was cancelled due to COVID, the Grade 6 children still enjoyed a school-run training and practice event as the school year entered the final weeks. Throughout the difficulties presented by multiple periods of remote learning, the whole St Mary’s community - children, families and staff - are to be commended for the way they supported one another to ensure the best learning outcomes were achieved.
the Grade 5 and 6 students, Mrs Franceen Innes, principal Mrs Kim Carter and Mr Nathan Starr. Congratulations to the Graduating Grade 6 students - Mack Dempster, Tia Keats, Ethan McEwan, Zavier McLean, Lucy Rollinson, Seth Scolari, Jaimee Sheahan and Ryder Smith - all the very best as you transition to high school and the next stage of the journey, remembering the friendships and experiences of your primary years at St Mary’s.
Students had a fantastic time as they saddled up during the Grade 5/6 camp to Billabong Ranch in Echuca. It’s been fantastic watching the Grade 6 children develop their confidence and independence throughout the year as they led school assemblies and as they joined with other Sandhurst schools for the annual Student Leadership Conference in Echuca. In May, St Mary’s commissioned its 2021 FIRE Carriers (Friends Igniting Reconciliation through Education) -
St Mary’s Grade 6 students
Action Team meets challenges BRIDGEWATER Primary School graduating class of 2021 may be small in number, but make up for that in curiosity, resilience and strength of character. Noah Richardson and Jasper Hunter have had a Grade 6 year that could be considered anything but normal. Just when it seemed as though remote learning was a thing of the past, both boys had to endure a number of unexpected lockdowns. Both boys embraced the challenge and got to work. Despite the interruptions, the students were still able to be active members in the community with the support from their teachers. They are a part of the River Detectives program that sees them test PH levels and analyse collections of water bugs from the Loddon River to determine its health. They took on the role of citizen scientists in the Great Australian Platypus Search, testing an area of Bullabul Creek for platypus DNA to identify whether platypuses were active in the area. Both boys played a role in improving the facilities at Bridgewater as part of the school’s Action Team. The students worked with contractors and members of the school council to help to design the brand new $500,000 synthetic turf area that will be constructed in January. The Action Team has also done a wonderful job raising a number of Chinese Silkie and English Bantam chickens who have since produced
several clutches of chicks. Inside the classroom, both students benefited from the Tutorial Learning Initiative that saw them participate in extra one to one, explicit teaching sessions across a range of subject areas. They had opportunities to take responsibility for their own learning through ‘Goal Hour’ - an hour of class time dedicated to independently practising learning goals that were co-constructed with the help of their teacher. The boys were also fortunate to be shadow judges for this year’s CBCA Children’s Book of The Year Awards. On top of all this, the students have thoroughly enjoyed sinking their teeth into the mainstream literacy and numeracy curriculum, delivered in a fun and engaging way. The boys’ year culminated in a graduation ceremony at the Bridgewater Hall, where they were a part of a student-led Celebration of Learning. Each child shared their thoughts on the year and celebrated what they had achieved. They also presented a final graduation speech and showed a slide show of pictures from their years of school at Bridgewater Primary School. Jasper was also fortunate enough to be the recipient of the Alan Bunnett Award for his dedication to bettering the greater Bridgewater community. It was a fitting end to both boys’ time at Bridgewater and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.
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Students mark ‘survive and flourish’ years YEAR 10 students at Pyramid Hill College have celebrated their achievements over 11 years of schooling with a special dinner at the Victoria Hotel. For Isabelle Caspani, Jahna Correa, Blake Douglass, Erin Farrar, Carolyn Fergusson, Brodie O’Toole, Aleeza Pacala, Tyrone Stevens and Raphael Talaid it was a sensational night with students, parents and staff. Our students certainly shone as they confidently, articulately and eloquently shared their reflections over the last 11 years. What outstanding young adults they are and we are so proud of them. The night was based around the ‘Survivor’ theme which was very appropriate considering they have not only survived but many have flourished as they have moved through two of the most difficult years in living history. Principal Fiona Moon said: “I wish our 2021 Year Ten students well and we will follow their lives with interest and know that they are bound for greatness.” #onceaphcstudentalwaysaphcstudent
Year Six Dinner THE Year Six Dinner was celebrated in fine style and had families able to join the special occasion on Webex. Students shared their special memories of primary school
through a speech or poetry. Many secrets and laughs were shared and a beaut time was had by the students and staff able to attend. Graduation bears and fancy cookies created and donated by Mrs Karlee Gilmore made the day very special for each of the Year Six students. Congratulations to Rylan Chislett, Cecily Farrar, Riley Fergusson, Sophie Gilmore, Alina Gould, William Hercott, Olivia King, William Kunde, Kobi Manton and Jacobi Mitchell. We look forward to the start of your secondary school years.
Presentation Day ON Monday we showcased our students’ talents and celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students as we held our 2021 Presentation Day with students and staff; and our families viewing the live stream.
PICTURED: Our 2021 Year 10 students (top right) and our Year 6 students with their graduation bears.
2021 Special Awards Library Awards Xanthe Farrar, Kobi Manton ASPIRE Jacobi Mitchell Cohuna School Bus Driver Award Carolyn Fergusson, Aleeza Pacala, Jahna Correa North Central LLEN Vocational Pathways Award Brodie O’Toole Ern & Mavis Ferris Award Psalm Caburnay Lion’s Club ‘Citizenship’ Award Erin Farrar Caltex All Rounder Award Carolyn Fergusson
Pyramid Hill College would like to thank all students, staff, families and the community for their ongoing support through 2021. Despite the challenges we have faced we have become survivors and have developed so many new skills along the way. We wish all readers a ‘Merry Christmas’ and a ‘Happy New Year’. May 2022 be full of new beginnings, happy times and ‘on-site’ schooling for the entire year. 103 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill VIC 3575 Phone: (03) 5455 7377 www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au
ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership Teamwork Award Raphael Talaid Mallee Excellence Award Isabelle Caspani Principal’s Award Primary: Sophie Gilmore Secondary: Blake Douglass Loddon Shire Award Primary – Recognition of consistent academic achievement: Cecily Farrar Secondary Dux: Isabelle Caspani
Outstanding Effort Awards Lillian Broad Elsie Poole Laura Poole Thomas Hercott Sophie Gilmore Alina Gould William Hercott Jamison Walters Dempsey Lee Charli Moon Eloise Walters
James Bojo Psalm Caburnay Mia Farrar Jasmine Twigg Erin Farrar Carolyn Fergusson
Overall Excellence Awards Mia Braun Tayah Ellis Isabelle Caspani Blake Douglass
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Cake, bears and smiles on graduation evening GRADE 6 students at Inglewood Primary School last Thursday celebrated their graduation. The students were joined by family members and siblings and were presented with their graduation bears by teacher Rebecca Luckman before cutting the graduation cake. The school community thanked the graduating students Hannah Coughlin, Kaitlyn Coughlin, Cheyenne Johnson, Riley Murphy and Tate Van de Ven. Next year, Riley will be attending East Loddon P-12 Secondary College and Hannah, Kaitlyn, Cheyenne and Tate will be attending Wedderburn P-12 College. Kaitlyn Coughlin, Cheyenne Johnson, Hannah Coughlin Tate Van De Ven and Riley Murphy
Connection and community CREATING connections is at the essence of Tarnagulla Primary School. The graduating Year 6 students Amber Bass, Connor Alexander and Campbell Hancock have experienced an enriching time at the school in preparation for their secondary education years. The students were farewelled at a special awards ceremony last night. Principal Leigh Mellberg said: “We think we have the best of both worlds: all the advantages of a smaller school setting with excellent staff-to-student ratios—and strong connections with our nearby sister schools for camps and a wide range of sports. These have been among the important experiences for our graduating students and all students.” “However, at Tarnagulla Primary School, ‘connecting’ goes deeper than this. Success in educating each child is a team effort that values all that the child, the parent/carers, teachers, and support staff bring to our school.” he said. “The opportunities our students have to participate in the wider community add to this enriching experience. “No child is like any other and we un-
derstand that our teachers must daily connect with every student to create an environment of trust and motivation. Students who are working well ahead of their peers need an individual curriculum so they can excel—they get this at Tarnagulla. Those with learning challenges receive every support to maximise their achievements. “It’s been a wonderful year for our school, connecting our students.” With substantial State Government funding locked in to provide significant improvement to facilities, Mr Mellberg says the school is excited to imagine its journey into the future.
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Ceremonies mark end of school year GRADUATIONS and dinners have marked the end of the school year for East Loddon P-12 College. The celebrations for the college’s sub-schools have included a final assembly and valedictory dinner for VCE Year 12 students at the East Loddon Woolshed. College captains Bridget Baker and Ben Collins congratulated their class mates, thanked staff and parents for all their efforts in what has been a challenging two years of VCE. Student Representative Council (SRC) president Izzy Botheras made a touching speech to again thank all those involved and highlight in particular the support from her parents, the close knit group of students and staff.
THE Middle School celebrated the graduation of 28 Year 8 students with a graduation ceremony at the college at the end of Term 4. During the Middle Years, students have completed a wide range of subjects and attended camps in Ballarat,
Canberra and Rubicon. This year, an alternative local camp was organised for the Year 8 group to celebrate the end of Middle School. Students camped at school, travelled to Bendigo for activities and explored the Loddon River Canoe Trail at Serpentine. Middle school captains Fynn Clymo and Ava Maxted have been thanked for their leadership in the Middle Years in 2021. STUDENTS in Year 4 at East Loddon have shown outstanding leadership in the Junior Sub-school during a turbulent year by supporting their younger peers, remaining positive, and sharing their enthusiasm. They are commended on their resilience during the remote learning periods which enabled them to keep their learning on track. Our students celebrated their first five years of school with a combined graduation ceremony with the Year 8 students.
We are very pleased that parents and families were able to attend this graduation ceremony. Next year our Year 4s will begin the next chapter of their learning journey as they embark on the challenges that await them in the middle sub-school. We wish all of our students the best of luck for the coming years.
Our 2021 Year 8 students (top) and the Year 4s (right)
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Cactus fight key Landcare focus
TACKLING wheel cactus was a key priority of groups in the Loddon Plains Landcare Network. The network’s annual meeting last Friday was told there had been some gains in actions towards the plight of the invasive plant. Bush Heritage Australia has committed to the management of the species and Djarra providing leadership and management of this extremely damaging species in the Buckrabanyule and Wychitella areas. “LPLN is committed to building strong collaborative programs with BHA, Djarra, community and others to see successful control of this species,” the networks report said. Fred Belli, who was re-elected president, said wheel cactus control operations at Buckrabanyule, Kamarooka East, Sunday Morning Hills, and Kooyoora had been among important projects for the year. He said sustainable agriculture events in 2021 had included grazing practices and native pasture, benefits of agro forestry, community regenerative farming adoption practices and connecting local primary producers to local communities. Mr Belli said the network’s headquarters had moved to the Inglewood goods shed and a Certificate 3 agriculture course had already been run from the shed. Group reports on activities included: z Mount Korong Eco Watch continuing work managing wheel cactus on Mt Korong and conservation efforts including its Spiny Rice Flower monitor-
ing and propagation efforts and providing plants to the community from its indigenous plant nursery; z Salisbury West Landcare group completed the delivery of its soil monitoring station network, contributing to better decision-making in farming practices for the community; z Friends of Terrick Terrick National Park providing guidance and management of the park; z Northern Plains CMN contributing to the conservation, public engagement and habitat protection for the Plains Wanderer’ z Fairley Bael Bael - Sandhill Lake group providing support and on ground work in co-ordinated rabbit control works with North Central Catchment Management Authority, Parks Victoria and Agriculture Victoria to protect the significant Ramsar wetlands of Kerang z Wedderburn CMN contributing to community engagement and delivery of revegetation efforts and promoting the importance of pollinator friendly gardens, particularly for butterflies and solitary native insects. Loddon Vale, Terricks Ridge Landcare and Inglewood Urban Landcare groups come out of recess this year. Landcare facilitator Danny Pettingill said the network’s Sustainable Agriculture Strategy, believed to be the first community-led regional strategy delivered by a Landcare network in Victoria, had already provided important direction and guidance to projects.
Network president Fred Belli with Mt Korong group’s Kate Lee and Loddon Shire Mayor Dan Straub at the annual meeting. LH PHOTO These included: z Providing the basis for funding the network’s Sustainable Farming, Sustainable Landscapes webinar series; z Assisted in securing and delivering the network’s and Salisbury West Landcare soil and moisture monitoring project; and z Assisted in the network securing two years of funding to develop the Loddon Plains Future Farming regenerative agriculture group. Mr Pettingill said network’s GOANNA project has continued to grow and evolve, delivering key landscape outcomes with North Central Catchment Management Authority..
Danny Pettingill, project officer John Van Tiggelen, Ripon MP Louise Staley and project officer Lisa Gormley. LH PHOTO
SHEEP MARKET AGENTS yarded 19,200 lambs at Bendigo on Monday. Quality ranged from plain to good, with the majority of the yarding lighter weights, all lamb in wool showing the signs of feed drying off and whether heating up, with dryness in the skins. Not all the usual buying group were present, in a market that start stronger to ease as the sale progressed, as processors
didn’t have any errancy when bidding, to end firm to $8/head cheaper in places. Store buyers were very active paying $86 to $170 for under 18kg lambs and $166 to $218/head for 20kg and over, to be firm to slightly easier. Shorn lambs sold from $215 to $273 for the heavier weights over 24kg to average 850c to 880c and the lighter trade weights from $168 to $204/head to aver-
age 830c/kg cwt. Light lamb to the trade to suit MK orders sold from $144 to $149/ head. Lambs to the trade 18 to 22kg sold from $165 to $190, 22 to 24kg, made from $190 to $218/head to range from 800c to 830c/kg cwt. Lambs 24 to 26kg selling from $207 to $240/head, to average 840c to 860c/kg cwt. Export 4 score 26 to 30kg lambs, sold from $228 to $260/head to average 830c/kg cwt. Sheep numbers decreased to 8500 yarded, the quality was plain to very good with plenty of weight offered, in a mostly firm market. Heavy Merino wethers over 24kg sold from $160 to $200/head to average 610c to 630c/kg cwt. Heavy Merino ewes sold from $143 to $204 to average 590c to 610c and heavy crossbred mutton made from $185 to $230/head, with an average of 580c/kg cwt. SUCKERS C Wiltshire Prairie (38) $265, WA & VJ Barlow Wanalta (82) $265, Glenlyon Past Highlands (64) $260, Barr Downs Past Co Kerang (38) $256, Black on Green Maindample (40) $255, Pyalong Park Pyalong (50) $250, JM Hiscock & Sons Pyalong (29) $248, DJ & SL Lloyd Stuart Mill (27) $245, Geelong Grammer School Timbertop Mansfield (41) $230, J Russell Wakefield (29) $230, GT & AM Pearce Kilmore (48) $220, C McGillivray Mangalore (24) $220, Douglas Payne Kilmore (59) $207, DG & AM Connors Lancefield (49) $207, Lyn Wilson Salisbury West (21) $207, AJ & LJ Ryan Mia Mia (52) $197.
SHORN SUCKERS Ian Hodgson P/L Kyalite (106) $273, DJ & SL Lloyd Stuart Mill (60) $260, G & L Langley Newbridge (56) $246, A & C Branson Colbinabbin (41) $245, N & M Hocking Pyramid Hill (22) $245, Mildenhall Farms Serpen-
tine (54) $235, John McCalman Myall (36) $228, Andshara Family P/L Berrimal (83) $226.
CROSSBRED LAMBS B & J Weeks Echuca (26) $217, DT Leahy Tallarook (48) $204, Glenlyon Past Highlands (22) $204, Yencken Past Co Mansfield (71) $195, T & B Griffen Mitiamo (20) $188, K & R Carter Wycheproof (36) $168, D Comensoli Axedale (7) $166.
MERINO LAMBS Coften Past Lake Eppalock (93) $191.
MERINO WETHERS Mrs E Younghusband Arnold (41) $198, KM,JM & AJ Wright Yeungroon (64) $184.
CROSSBRED EWES A & J Soulsby Wycheproof (107) $230, C Smedley Koriella (102) $220, RV & DF Mullins Eddington (52) $214, K & S Canfield Salisbury West (51) $200, McCAbe Noms Langley (7) $200, Laurel Farms Boort (13) $193, G Freemantle Bet Bet (29) $190, Mrs L Dingwall Pyramid Hill (22) $187, Nanny’s Creek Sunday Creek (47) $183.
MERINO EWES TJ & LA Tobin Costerfield (13) $192, Robin Neilson Baringhup (63) $188, P & T Colvin Powlett Plains (89) $185, Summit Farms P/L Pyramid Hill (215) $185, M Borger Colbinabbin (82) $184, DL Parry & Co Charlton (48) $177, JN & PM Byrne P/L Lake Marmal (218) $174, Lott Family Trust Rochester (81) $170.
GRAIN GRAINCORP reports more than 115,000 tonnes. have now been delivered at Boort, Tandarra and Mitiamo. Boort Grain Co-op prices at Tuesday. Wheat: H1 $385. H2 $385. APW $375. ASW $345. Barley: PL1 $285. SP1 $268. BAR1 $252. BAR2 $238. Pulses: Non-GM canola $783 +/- AOF. Field peas: $783 +/- AOF
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Midweek heartbreak
INGLEWOOD’S midweek pennant sides both went down by the narrowest of margins last week. Division 1 fought hard but in the end lost 64 shots (two points) to Kangaroo Flat 65 shots (14 points). Although the overall game was close, the rinks were very much up and down with two rinks losing by 15 and seven shots. But the standout for the day was Shirley Sloan’s rink winning by 21 shots. With that great performance the Cousin Jack’s Bakehouse/Jacqui Hecker prize for best winning rink went to Shirley Sloan, Ian Chamberlain, Bruce McClymont and Merilyn Chamberlain with a 35-14 win. Division 5 suffered their first loss for the season by going down to Bendigo East with the final score being 36 shots (two points) to Inglewood’s 35 shots (two points). Even with that loss, Inglewood is still on top of the ladder and travelling along very nicely. In weekend pennant on Saturday, the Division 5 team had a hard day at the office, losing all rinks and being beaten by Marong 60 shots (0 points) to 99 shots (18 points). The club can’t thank all the people, especially the ladies, enough that are fronting up to keep this division alive and competitive. A wonderful effort and they are the real heroes of this club. The club would love to see some people turn up to training on a Monday or Thursday, from 4pm, to take up the game of bowls, especially if you like competitive sport as pennant bowls will give you that. The Division 1 team announced them-
Bridgewater pennant player Robyn Shea. LH PHOTO
Dingee’s Pam Plant was among bowlers from across the region at last week’s Inglewood tournament. LH PHOTO selves as a team to reckon with, putting in another good fighting performance with a win over one of the big clubs by beating Bendigo 87 shots (16 points) to 73 shots (two points). Inglewood had a big lead at the half-
REGION PENNANT RESULTS BENDIGO - Division 1: Bendigo 73 lost to Inglewood 87. A. Brown 23 lost to L. Kelly 27, M. Anderson 23 d G. Jackson 16, G. Woodward 15 lost to M. McLean 21, L. Harris 12 lost R. Day 23. Ladder: Moama 66, Kangaroo Flat 65, Eaglehawk 62, Inglewood 54, South Bendigo 53, Bendigo East 44, Golden Square 37, Castlemaine 36, Bendigo 15. Division 3: Bendigo East 100 d Serpentine 68. Ladder: South Bendigo 79, Bendigo East 66, Golden Square 64, North Bendigo 40, Heathcote 40, Serpentine 37, Bendigo 25, Strathfieldsaye 9. Division 5: Inglewood 60 lost to Marong 99, Campbell’s Creek 87 d Dingee 69, Castlemaine 82 d Calivil 64. Ladder: Kangaroo Flat 66, Eaglehawk 64, Marong 58, Castlemaine 46, Dingee 40, Inglewood 36, Campbell’s Creek 26, Calivil 24. Division 6: Bridgewater 68 lost to Harcourt 86. Lad-
der: Kangaroo Flat 82, Strathfieldsaye 54, Bendigo 54, Eaglehawk 48, South Bendigo 45, Woodbury 40, Harcourt 25, Bridgewater 12. MIDWEEK - Division 1: Inglewood 59 d Castlemaine 50, Division 4: Calivil-Serpentine 71 d Bendigo VRI 35. Bridgewater 68 lost to Golden Square 69, Strathfieldsaye 52 lost to Dingee 58. NORTH CENTRAL - Division 1: Wycheproof 89 d Wedderburn 61. St Arnaud 77 d Boort 72. Division 2: St Arnaud 70 d Boort 53. Korong Vale won on forfeit from Charlton. Donald 69 d Wedderburn 67. Midweek: Korong Vale 74 d St Arnaud 51, Boort 63 lost to Wycheproof 67. NORTHERN - Division 2: Cohuna Golf 49 lost to Pyramid Hill 70. Midweek -Division 1: Pyramid Hill 49 lost to Cohuna 62. Division 2: Leitchville 49 d Pyramid Hill 26.
way mark and fought off a fight back from Bendigo in the sort of game that Inglewood would have lost over the last few years. The “The Fat Butcher/Empire State Hotel” prize for the best performed rink on
the day went to Mark Roberts, Jack Nevins, Ian Chamberlain and Robert Day who came back strongly this week after a couple of losses in a row. Another big contest this coming Saturday as Inglewood hosts last years premier’s in South Bendigo. The club’s Christmas function is on Saturday night. Results of the midweek tournament (sponsored by the Loddon Shire and the Inglewood and Districts Community Bank) last week: Winning rink - Joan Brennan’s team from Golden Square. Runners-up - Sheryl Williams’s team from Castlemaine
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Crown won after a protest THE Inter-Dominion Pacers Final conducted at Menangle produced a historymaking event with the second past the post horse, Boncel Benjamin winning the race on protest from Expensive Ego. The stewards deemed that Expensive Ego caused interference to Boncel Benjamin which cost winning the race. The Trotters’ Inter-Dominion final was taken out by Maori Law, driven by Greg Sugars. The two trotters with a local connection, The Penny Drops and Pink Galahs both had no luck in the race. Boort Trotting Club held its annual meeting last Monday and John Campbell was re- elected president and Nicole Myles appointed secretary again. Don’t forget Boort trotting on January 2 with many attractions for all ages. Local horses were in the money over
the last week, Inglewood-trained Vincent Kai for Grant Innes won at Melton last Wednesday. Marong trainer Shaun McNulty had success with Chissy at Bendigo last Friday night and Wedderburn-owned Glengarriff ran second at the same meeting. Harness Racing on Saturday night is a Cranbourne with the $75,000 Decron Cranbourne Gold Cup and the $25,000 Bruce Skeggs Memorial Trotters Cup.
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Ladder leader pushed in new court match MARONG
HARCOURT had to work hard for Saturday’s victory over Woodstock in the Marong association. It was the first competition match the new Woodstock courts and the home side rose to the occasion. Woodstock had been played a reverse draw while the new courts, funded with a Loddon Shire grant, were completed. Sets were well contested in all sections with several 5-6 results that could have swung momentum in A Ladies and B Men. Woodstock has some in the team playing up a section in a changed line up, matching it in higher company. However, the steadiness of Harcourt saw it take the honours by 16 games and continue sitting atop the ladder, a good nine points clear. Lockwood and Newbridge continue to put in good sets to be running virtually neck and neck after six rounds and best placed to challenge Harcourt as the season heads to the Christmas break. Lockwood had control for most of the day in the encounter against Derby who are sitting just half a pooint ahead of Marong on the ladder. Marong had a commanding victory over Woodvale who had its best result in several weeks, picking up four sets for the day. Newbridge won the sets honours against Wilson Reef but there were several match-ups that were tight as reflected in the final game score of 86 to 70.
d B. McKimmie J. Fitzgibbon 6-0 , E. Symes T. Higgs lost to K. Bingham J. Fitzgibbon 1-6. B LADIES: A. Broom M. Mitchell lost to C. McKinstry E. Molenaar 2-6, A. Broom B. Sutherland d C. McKinstry A. Coghill 6-4, M. Mitchell B. Sutherland d E. Molenaar A. Coghill 6-4. A MEN: S. Atkins D. Graham d A. Evans J. Taylor 6-0, S. Atkins A. Broom d A. Evans B. Taylor 6-2, D. Graham A. Broom d J. Taylor B. Taylor 6-5. B MEN: J. Sutherland D. White lost to L. Wilkinson J. Coghill 0-6, J. Sutherland A. Waller d L. Wilkinson X. Coghill 6-4, D. White A. Waller d J. Coghill X. Coghill 6-3. MIXED: E. Symes S. Atkins d B. McKimmie A. Evans 6-1, E. Jenkyn D. Graham lost to K. Bingham B. Taylor 4-6, T. Higgs A. Broom d J. Fitzgibbon J. Taylor 6-3. A. Broom J. Sutherland lost to C. McKinstry L. Wilkinson 4-6, M. Mitchell D. White lost to E. Molenaar X. Coghill 3-6, B. Sutherland A. Waller d A. Coghill J. Coghill 6-5.
Marong 14-95 d Woodvale 4-40 A LADIES: R. McCaig J. Cornish d L. Anderson L. Bice 6-1, R. McCaig R. Turnbull d J. Pearse L. Bice 6-3, J. Cornish R. Turnbull lost to J. Pearse L. Anderson 3-6. B LADIES: T. Kerrison E. Turnbull lost to T. Strybosch T. Mannix 3-6. T. Kerrison K. McCaig lost to T. Mannix M. Amory 6 -3, E. Turnbull K. McCaig d T. Strybosch M. Amory 6-1. A MEN: J. McCaig M. McCaig d B. Bruns M. Trew 6-2, J. McCaig D. Turnbull d G. Yoong M. Trew 6-0, M. McCaig D. Turnbull d B. Bruns G. Yoong 6-0 . B MEN: P. Leersen H. McKinley d A. Bearman R. Trew 6-2, P. Leersen N. McCaig d P. Harris R. Trew 6-3, H. McKinley N. McCaig d A. Bearman P. Harris 6-0. R. McCaig D. Turnbull d M. Amory M. Trew 6-0, J. Cornish J. McCaig d L. Bice B. Bruns 6-0, R. Turnbull M. McCaig d T. Mannix G. Yoong 6-2, T. Kerrison P. Leersen d J. Pearse A. Bearman 6-1, K. McCaig H. McKinley d T. Strybosch P. Harris 6-1, E. Turnbull N. McCaig lost to L. Anderson R. Trew 2-6.
Derby 6-60 lost to Lockwood 12-92 A LADIES: L. Naughton M. Simons lost to D. Wells L. Knight 1-6, L. Naughton P. Normoyle d D. Wells T. Miller 6-4, M. Simons P. Normoyle lost to L. Knight T. Miller 0-6. B LADIES: D. Normoyle K. Galea d K.
Newbridge 12-86 d Wilsons Red 6-70 A LADIES: E. Jenkyn E. Symes d B. McKimmie K. Bingham 6-3, E. Jenkyn T. Higgs
Mannix C. Shevlin 6-0, D. Normoyle T. Hayes d K. Mannix A. Wells 6-5, K. Galea T. Hayes lost to C. Shevlin A. Wells 3-6. A MEN: S. Saunderson S. Crane lost to L. Nixon A. Doyle 0-6, S. Saunderson N. Pollock lost to L. Nixon C. Scoble 3-6, S. Crane N. Pollock lost to A. Doyle C. Scoble 2-6, B MEN: N. Naughton B. Galea lost to R. Wells partner 2-6, N. Naughton D. Daldy lost to R. Wells B. Wells 1-6, B. Galea D. Daldy d B. Wells partner 6-2. MIXED: L. Naughton S. Crane lost to D. Wells L. Nixon 4-6, D. Normoyle S. Saunderson lost to T. Miller A. Doyle 2-6, M. Simons N. Naughton lost to L. Knight R. Wells 2-6, K. Galea B. Galea lost to K. Mannix C. Scoble 4-6, T. Hayes N. Pollock d C. Shevlin partner 6-5, P. Normoyle D. Daldy d A. Wells B. Wells 6-4.
Woodstock 7-71 lost to Harcourt 11-87 A LADIES: K. Punton J. Leversha lost to K. Walters S. Blake 3-6, K. Punton N. Earl lost to K. Walters S. Bickford 3-6, J. Leversha N. Earl lost to S. Blake S. Bickford 5-6. B LADIES: H. McKinley K. Punton d N. Trethowan S. Houston 6-4, H. McKinley A. Andrews-Stone lost to N. Trethowan B. Trethowan 3-6, K. Punton A. AndrewsStone d S. Houston B. Trethowan 6-3. A MEN: G. Leach N. Punton d C. Green C. Green 6-2, G. Leach D. Heather lost to C. Green L. Tunn 1-6, N. Punton D. Heather d C. Green L. Tunn 6-3. B MEN: L. McKinley S. Robertson lost to A. Trethowan M. Houston 5-6, L. McKinley T. Heather lost to A. Trethowan D. Gearing 5-6, S. Robertson T. Heather lost to M. Houston D. Gearing 1-6. MIXED: K. Punton G. Leach 1 K. Walters C. Green 6 , J. Leversha N. Punton d S. Blake C. Green 6-1, N. Earl D. Heather lost to S. Bickford L. Tunn 2-6, K. Punton L. McKinley d N. Trethowan A. Trethowan 6-4, H. McKinley S. Robertson d S. Houston M. Houston 6-4, A. Andrews-Stone T. Heather lost to B. Trethowan D. Gearing 0-.6
LADDER Harcourt ................................. 87 Lockwood .............................. 78 Newbridge .......................... 74.5 Derby ..................................... 66 Marong .............................. 65.5 Wilsons Reef ........................47.5 Woodstock on Loddon ....... 43.5 Woodvale Bushrangers ......... 18
Serpentine’s Neville Cockerell in action in Saturday’s match against Calivil North. LH PHOTO
Fire call cuts short thrilling encounter A FIRE call halted the clash between Serpentine and Calivil North in Saturday’s Loddon Valley association round. Some mixed sets were underway at Serpentine when the home club’s men were called out. Calivil Norrth men sneaked to honours against Serpentine men 31-27. It was a slightly bigger margin in the women’s set with Calivil North finishing ahead 3829. The final score was Overall Calivil North 106 to 68 games, five to zero. Dingee and Yarrawalla had a close match with Yarrawalla’s men dominating and setting up the overall win for the day, 101 to 90 games and three to two points.
LODDON VALLEY Yarrawalla men defeated Dingee Men 42-23 while Dingee’s women finished three up, 32-29. In the mixed, Yarrawalla 30 lost to Dingee 35. Harvest saw Lake Meran forfeit to Calivil and Raywood to Mincha West.
LADDER Mincha West ...........................29 Calivil North ........................ 24.5 Yarrawalla ...............................18 Dingee ................................... 16 Calivil .................................. 13.5 Raywood .............................. 6.5 Serpentine ............................ 6.5 Lake Meran .............................. 6
BOORT Fentons Creek’s Maddi Postle returns serve in Saturday’s match at Wedderburn.
Great Scott! Domination
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BOORT tennis was played in prefect conditions on Saturday and 16 entrants took full advantage of the beautiful day to have a social hit. The competition was split into men’s and women’s sets. By the end of the day it was a dominant display of ruthless tennis from the Scotts, with Madeleine dominant in taking out the ladies’ division and husband Craig successful in the Men’s. The pair could certainly cause some ripples if they were to decide to join forces in the club’s mixed doubles championships later in the season.
Junction women down by just three games FENTONS CREEK and Powlett recorded strong wins in Saturday’s Inglewood association round, However, Wedderburn Junction women returned good scores to just go down in their sets. Powlett 17 points 11 sets 129 games d Wedderburn Junction
INGLEWOOD 7 points 7 sets and 105 game. Men: Powlett 4 sets 46 games to Wedderburn Junction 2 sets 31 games. Ladies: Powlett 3 sets 42 games to Wedderburn Junction 3 sets 39 games. Mixed: Powlett 4 sets 41 games
to Wedderburn Junction 2 sets 35 games Fentons Creek 14 points 11 sets 122 games d Loddon Eagles 7 points 7 sets and 101 games Men: Fentons Creek 4 sets 40 games to Loddon Eagles 2 sets 27 games. Ladies: Fentons Creek 4 sets 40 games to Loddon Eagles 2 sets 38 games.
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Jimmy and Cam star FIRST-YEAR regular senior player Jimmy Vander-Wetering has taken an Upper Loddon Association hat-trick. The Wedderburn wicketkeeper caught Kingower opener Braydon Welsh on Saturday and then was swung unto bowling and proceeded to claim Matthew Rowe, Jayden Leach and Liam McNeill in one over. McNeill tried to play a ball on the on-side and was dismissed for a duck. But despite Vander-Wetering’s amazing feat, Kingower was on the cusp of victory. Nick Leach and de Jong helped guide Kingower to a convincing victory. Both sides were without a handful of players, Kingower being able to field its core on Saturday. At Arnold, spinner Cam Dale was at his dominant best taking five wickets in the match against Boort-Yando. Dale’s impressive return of 5-29 now has him two clear on the season’s bowling aggregate. Matt Giri claimed the crucial wicket of opener Damien Balzer who was caught by Ben Power. Power bowled Boort-Yando captain Jarrod Hodoras for 54 when caught by Phil Scholes. It was a good day out for Scholes who finished with three catches and a stumping. Giri had Arnold in control early in its innings hitting 68.
Arnold d Boort-Yando Boort-Yando D Balzer c B Power b MW Giri ..............30 B Minogue c C Anderson b J McHale .... 7 F Bear st P Scholes b C Dale ............... 10 J Hodoras c P Scholes b B Power ....... 54
Cam Dale Bowling: J Leach 5.0-3-0-4, N Leach 7.0-0-11, L DeJong 6.0-2-2-8, B Rose 4.0-1-1-8, B Welsh 4.0-0-0-14, J Vinnicombe 5.0-2-312, D Hird 3.0-1-1-13, R Monti 1.0-0-1-6.
KINGOWER B Welsh c J Vander-Wetering b L Shelton .. 32 M Rowe c M Woods b J Vander-Wetering ... 28 J Leach c B Holt b J Vander-Wetering . 10 N Leach b J Thomson .......................... 22 L McNeil b J Vander-Wetering ............... 0 L DeJong not out .................................. 13 D Hird not out ......................................... 1 Extras ....................................................17 Total ........................................ 5/123 Bowling: F Turnbull 4.0-0-0-15, L Shelton 7.0-1-1-20, L Holt 3.0-1-0-15, S Giorlando 4.0-0-0-11, J Vander-Wetering 3.0-0-3-15, J Thomson 1.0-0-1-7, J Wyman 1.0-0-0-9.
LADDER
Wedderburn left-hander Brad Holt on his way to a knock of 19 on Saturday. LH PHOTO J Smith lbw C Dale ................................. 0 A Cockerell c B Power b C Dale ..............8 L Malone run out ..................................... 7 D Crilly st P Scholes b C Dale ................ 5 G Zanker c P Scholes b C Dale .............. 0 H Malone not out .................................... 0 C McLaughlin not out ............................. 0 Extras ......................................................7 Total ...................................9/128 (cc)
P Scholes c F Bear b B Minogue ......... 17 D Mason retired .................................... 34 C Dale retired ........................................ 26 C Anderson c J Smith b B Minogue ..... 14 R Metelmann not out ............................ 24 A Davies not out ................................... 12 Extras ......................................................8 Total ..................................5/203 (cc)
Bowling: J McHale 7.0-4-1-14, B Power 7.0-1-1-29, R Metelmann 4.0-1-0-8, D Mason 7.0-2-0-23, C Dale 7.0-0-5-29, MW Giri 3.0-0-1-22.
Bowling: L Malone 5.0-0-0-25, J Hodoras 5.0-0-0-25, D Crilly 5.0-0-0-28, D Balzer 2.00-0-29, B Minogue 4.0-0-2-13, A Cockerell 2.0-0-0-18, F Bear 4.0-0-0-23, G Zanker 4.0-1-0-9, H Malone 2.0-0-1-12, J Smith 2.0-0-0-12.
ARNOLD MW Giri c A Cockerell b B Minogue ..... 68
Wedderburn lost to Kingower WEDDERBURN L Holt c R Monti b B Rose ...................... 4 D Kleehamer b L DeJong ........................2 B Holt b J Vinnicombe .......................... 19 I Holt c L McNeil b J Vinnicombe ........... 7 L Shelton c M Rowe b D Hird ............... 21 M Woods b J Vinnicombe ...................... 0 S Giorlando c L McNeil b L DeJong ....... 2 F Turnbull c D Hird b R Monti ................. 8 J Vander-Wetering not out ...................... 6 J Thomson not out .................................. 0 Extras ................................................... 12 Total .....................................8/81 (cc)
Arnold ....................................................24 Kingower ...............................................18 Bridgewater ............................................ 6 Boort-Yando ........................................... 6 Wedderburn ............................................ 6
BATTING Tom McKinley (Bridgewater) ................169 Ryan Metelmann (Arnold) ....................162 Jarrod Hodoras (Boort-Yando) ........... 156 Phil Scholes (Arnold) .......................... 148 Braydon Welsh (KIngower) ..................126
BOWLING Cam Dale (Arnold) .................................11 Ben Power (Arnold) ................................ 9 Lachlan de Jong (Kingower) ................... 8 Adam Postle (Wedderburn) .................... 7 Jack McHale (Arnold) ............................. 7
Wickets become family affair By MICHAEL ROSE
Cooper Gooding
Home by six BOORT YANDO took on new comers Murrabit who had newfound confidence after their terrific win over Cohuna in under 13 cricket. Murrabit won the toss and elected to bowl. Owen Byrne and Deklan King opened and were steady and composed before King was caught by McDonald. Cooper Gooding came into bat and his performance was described as clinical by his team mates, Gooding spanking six fours and three sixes in his 15 balls before retiring at 43. Liam King (17) and Darby Perryman (1) made their debuts with the bat and handled themselves well. Luke Boyd and Jake O’Flaherty joined the boundary club hitting some delightful looking boundaries. Boort- Yando finished with 4/135 Murrabit came out swinging. Wickets to Boyd, King, Malone, Zanker and Perryman kept Boort in the game. Boort snuck home by six runs.
UPPER Loddon Junior cricket continued on Saturday with the second round of the two-dayers. Wedderburn and Arnold are hosting Bridgewater and Kingower respectively. Bridgewater chose to bat first and hit up a handy total of eight for 121. Toby Naughton and Kai Lister enjoyed an opening partnership of 43 with Naughton going on to retire on 50 to provide the backbone of the innings. Daisy Stringer, Nate Harrison and Shayla Lister also made handy contributions with the bat. The three Turner siblings took six of the eight wickets to fall for Wedderburn. Aihen took the honours bagging three dismissals, Zavier claimed two and Nash one. Aihen and Zavier both bowled frugally, only conceding 21 runs off their combined 20 overs. Kingower were sent in by Arnold and after reaching 18 without loss, then proceeded to lose four wickets for just six runs. It was left to Riley Murphy and Ryder Smith to put some respectability into the score and these two added 40 runs in an unfinished fifth wicket partnership. Murphy top scored with 20 while brother Tyler made 18. Kingower finished the day with a total of 7-82.
Riley Murphy (Kingower) plays his shot on Saturday while Arnold’s Jasper Wendels and Gabe Nevins hope for a catch. LH PHOTO The Arnold bowlers sent down a total of 54 overs for the day and all finished with economical figures. Gabe Nevins took two wickets in two balls to start the early collapse while Campbell Hancock also claimed two victims.
Wedderburn v Bridgewater Bridgewater T. Naughton retired ............................... 50 K. Lister b J. Wyman ............................ 10 D. Stringer b N. Turner ............................ 8 L. Lonsdale b A. Turner .......................... 2 T. Woodhatch c D. Witham b Z. Turner .. 1
H. Daldy c T. Blair b T. Lowe .................. 0 N. Harrison c T. Blair b Z. Turner ............ 8 N. Wickham ` b A. Turner ........................ 0 S. Lister not out ...................................... 7 B. Smith b A. Turner ............................... 3 H. Kilby not out ....................................... 3 Extras ................................................... 25 Total ........................................ 8/121 Bowling J. Wyman 6-0-1-41, T. Blair 8-2-020, N. Turner 10-1-1-24, A. Turner 10-3-312, T. Lowe 1-0-1-2, Z. Turner 10-4-2-9, B. Cramp 2-0-0-4, D. Witham 2-0-0-4.
Arnold v Kingower Kingower T. Murphy b C. Hancock ....................... 18 E. McCoy b G. Nevins ............................ 3 I. Johnson-McCloud b G. Nevins ........... 0
J. Luckman c F. Lock b J. Wendels ........ 1 L. McCoy b C. Hancock ......................... 6 R. Murphy retired .................................. 20 R. Smith retired ..................................... 13 M. Lonza c J. Wendels b M. Whitton ..... 1 J. Soulsby c B. Coffey b M. Pickering .... 0 C. Soulsby not out .................................. 0 Rhiannon Murphy not out ....................... 0 Extras ................................................... 20 Total .......................................... 7/82 Bowling G. Nevins 7-2-2-12, J. Wendels 7-5-1-8, C. Hancock 7-2-2-7, F. Lock 6-10-10, K. Hewett 9-3-0-12, B. Coffey 4-2-0-2, C. Alexander 2-0-0-4, M. Pickering 3-0-1-8, M. Whitton 3-1-1-7, G. Hancock 3-1-0-5, S. Hewett 3-1-0-5.
Loddon HERALD
sport
Thursday December 16, 2021
WEEK GETS FLICK UPPER Loddon Cricket Association will stand out of senior and junior country week competitions this season. The five-team association has been unable to muster squads for Bendigo Country Week next month and the Northern Rivers junior carnival. Association secretary Michael Rose said efforts to have players from all clubs in the age range for the junior competition had
PLAYER SHORTAGE VETOES REPRESENTATIVE SIDES
been unsuccessful. “We’ve have clubs submit names of players who were interested but there were just not enough to field a side,” Rose said. And with changes mooted to Bendigo Country Week, Rose says notification of the proposed new format had come too late for
the association to name a squad. Bendigo District Cricket Association has proposed playing country week over four Sundays and at grounds outside Bendigo. “The deadline was tomorrow (Wednesday). They didn’t give us a lot of notice and we were only told officially a fortnight
RETURN WITH RAQUET ... AND FOOT?
ago,” Rose said. He believes the new format for Bendigo Country Week may prove a winner but it had to be seen in action first. Rose said: “Interest has dropped off in our association for Bendigo Country Week in recent years. Nobody wants to (give up) a whole week to play.” “It’s a far cry to my playing days when there would be 30 names for a squad of 17,” he said. Upper Loddon last competed in the Northern Rivers country week in 2000, being one of the top under 15 sides. Many of those
players are now regulars in the association’s senior teams. Bendigo association said proposed changes to country week format were designed to decrease the costs for competing associations and reduce the workload for local clubs. Eight teams would be allocated to each division and inside each division the teams would be split into pools of four. Across three Sundays each team would play the other teams in their pool in 50-over a side one-day matches from January 16.
CALIVIL North’s Bailey Pickersgill had the options when returning serve in Saturday’s Loddon Valley Tennis Association match against Serpentine ... would it be the raquet or the foot? Bailey was poised to use either! LH PHOTO