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Above: The initiating group of five Brigades met on Monday morning to finalise their list of demands. Placards list many other Brigades showing support. - PHOTO: Supplied

CFA Brigades call industrial action over untenable risks of powerlines FIVE CFA Brigades affected by the VNI West 500kV Transmission lines have put forward to the Minister for State Emergency Services, a letter of demand with respect to the future of the role of firefighters in view of what they call the Victorian State Government’s proposed “reckless” renewables expansion.

Above: Stuart Mill CFA and other Emergency vehicles including St. Arnaud SES and ambulances were in attendance at a serious incident on the Sunraysia Highway last Wednesday.

The brigades consider that the high voltage transmission lines and renewable energy infrastructure is untenable and risks lives and property and will cause irreparable damage. Industrial action is proposed until genuine consideration and acknowledgement of the negative impacts to firefighters and communities is given. The action calls for an immediate halt to all current and proposed projects and appropriate reconsideration of alternative solutions. The industrial action will be taken to assure the safety and security of CFA members and communities.

Serious crash blocks Sunraysia Highway Brigade support in both directions

THE Sunraysia Highway at Moyreisk was blocked in both directions on an afternoon last week when a semi-trailer jackknifed and came to rest across the highway, colliding with a white SUV.

The scene was one of heightened activity when according to a bystander, who did not wish to be named, alleged the SUV had pulled out from the side of the road in front of the truck. When the truck applied his brakes the vehicle jack-knifed, collecting the car which was then pushed up the embankment on the other side of the road.

Crime Watch Victoria issued a report on the incident quickly saying that emergency personnel were currently responding and that there were indications that a person might be trapped inside a vehicle. The highway northbound was closed at Avoca causing traffic to be diverted through Dunolly to St. Arnaud. Traffic including semi-trailers and grain trucks was banked up on both sides for kilometres and the highway was not cleared until well after dark on Wednesday. The driver of the SUV was reportedly taken to hospital with a broken nose, but was extremely lucky to have avoided more serious injuries.

Above: The driver of the SUV was lucky not to have sustained more serious injuries when a truck collected it and pushed it into the scrub.

The five Brigades, Gre Gre Village, Traynors Lagoon, Gooroc, Callawadda and Wallaloo East, have received commitments from a further 19 impacted Brigades and are looking to add the support of many more either in joining the proposed action or taking their own variation of action. Action will be taken so that the safety and security of CFA members and communities can be assured. It is proposed by the initiating Brigades, and Brigades signing on in support, that they commit to undertaking to restrict turn out commitment to incidents at electricity generation and transmission infrastructure sites to “Property Perimeter Defense” only. Brigades will not commit to enter land or premises upon which such infrastructure is situated, to complete fire management tasks unless there are personal safety issues identified by the incident controller. Brigades will not commit to defending or protecting electricity generation or transmission assets forthwith. • Continued on page 5.

Editorial What can we take away this week?

To the Editor

Building a Sustainable Future: Together

Dear Editor, I am writing to What we see when we look at this week’s stories express my profound is history and vehicle accidents; buttons and disappointment in our community's inability crashes. Reading the story of the button that to reach a consensus on was found by a gold detector on the long weekend important matters. and getting nostalgic about the past and what It is disheartening to that particular button must have seen, took us see the division within back about a hundred years to a time that was our community preventing progress and better and worse in so many ways. cooperation on key Then the nasty accident between a large truck issues. and a SUV on the Sunraysia highway that put a One glaring examshudder down our backs at just how easy it is to have ple was the ongoing an accident, particularly as such a large proportion debate surrounding the of us are getting on in years, attention is waning, location of the new reflexes are becoming longer as we age, the roads kindergarten. are more clogged with large vehicles and it all makes This discussion has us think that perhaps we were better off years ago dragged on unneceswhen life was simpler. sarily, with various Examining the reasons for car accidents, speeding groups unable to find is the top of the list. Cars are much more powerful than common ground. 100 years ago and it can be so easy to lose control of As a result, the prothe car and with more cars on the roads the distance ject remained at a necessary to stop safely is not always maintained. standstill, and our chilRoad Accidents caused by drunk driving is the dren are left without a second largest category, but would it have been crucial educational 100 years ago? We would think so but today there facility. are more cars, more power, more obstacles to This delay is more avoid, more of everything that makes drinking than just bureaucratic and driving more hazardous. inefficiency; it highFatigue is also now a big reason with the world lights our community's going faster, and we are obliged to keep running to failure to prioritize our keep up with it. More to do, more to do quicker and children's needs over fatigue becomes an issue. Distracted driving can our own disagreealso cause a car accident because we have so much ments. going on in our cars today. There are all those elecValuable time that tronic gadgets and our phones just begging to be Qld could have been attended to. A rate4217spent establishing a The population motor-vehicle death nurturing educational reached its peak in 1937 with 30.8 deaths per environment and 100,000 population but the current rate is 13.8 per 1 800 652 284 enabling more families 100,000, representing a 55% improvement. F to rejoin the workforce In 1913, 33.38 people died for every 10,000 vehihas been wasted. cles on the road. In 2022, the death rate was 1.50 Similarly, the need per 10,000 vehicles, a 95% improvement.E to modernize our infraThe population motor-vehicle death rate reached structure, particularly its peak in 1937 with 30.8 deaths per 100,000 populaour power grid, is tion. The current rate is 13.8 per 100,000, representing another pressing issue a 55% improvement. In 1913, 33.38 people died for that requires attention. every 10,000 vehicles on the road. In 2022, the death Fifty years ago, rate was 1.50 per 10,000 vehicles, a 95% improvement. 500kV transmission A staggering 164,190 lives have been lost overlines were installed in all since road crash death records commenced in Western Victoria, pro1925, almost double the total death toll of viding essential power Australians killed in the four major wars in which to the region. this country has been involved. While this is a Today, as our popucause for concern to all of us, it is worth noting Tedgrows Whillier lation and new what has been achieved to date in combating the energy sources C 10137 emerge, problem. updating this infraBetween 1925 and 1970 there was a consistent Q structure Peta Mandrakas is critical to increase in the number of road fatalities, other than C meet future demands. in periods during the Great Depression and Our town currently Second World War. Since then the number of fatalstruggles with power ities per year has declined significantly, especially outages when they over the 1980s and 1990s. In 1999 the number of occur, disrupting busiroad fatalities had decreased to less than half the nesses, schools, and 1970 rate, representing 9.5 per 100,000 persons or households. 1.4 per 10,000 registered vehicles. Despite concerns, This decline cannot be attributed to a reduction transmission lines are in the distance travelled by vehicles, which has not new, and commuremained fairly steady since 1971, but today there nities have adapted to exists a high degree of community awareness their presence, includabout road safety, huge improvements to roads and ing farmers who can vehicles, the enactment of road safety legislation and still fight fires, operate enhanced police enforcement technology. It was not and manage their land until 1973, that legislation was passed for compulbeneath them. sory wearing of fitted seat belts in motor vehicles and To keep pace with the wearing of protective helmets by motor cycle ridglobal shifts towards ers and their pillion passengers. Along with random renewable energy, we breath testing legislation in 1976 the Government must modernize our has tackled the problem to improve road safety. grid to accommodate So when we are dreaming about whether we would increasing power needs prefer to be living 100 years ago or now, we must give driven by our evolving a thought to the complication that so much knowlelectrical lifestyles. edge brings with it. Would we rather be the button? Failing to adjust will You bet your button we would. result in falling behind

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in technological wind turbines. progress. In contrast, wind Renewable energy farms, after thorough sources, such as wind environmental assessfarms, offer substantial ments over the period of benefits over traditionat least three years, are al coal and nuclear strategically placed to power stations. minimize impact on Coal stations emit local wildlife while maxharmful carcinogenic imizing energy output. dust particles, leading Communities like to severe health issues Ararat and East Stawell and environmental have successfully pollution. embraced renewable While some argue energy, demonstrating against wind farms due the tangible benefits. to their perceived Wind farms not only impact on land and contribute to cleaner wildlife, the environenergy production but D mental damage from also bolster the local conventional farming economy through finanpractices and vehiclecial support via grants, related wildlife sponsorships and job casualties far outweighs creation. • Cont. page 3. the harm caused by Qld A

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To the Editor • From page 2. Increased economic activity can lead to the growth of local businesses, further strengthening the community's overall financial well-being. In the age of social media and the internet, individuals can easily find articles that support the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy and unfortunately misinformation about renewable energy is rampant. Adapting to modern requirements means embracing change, which can be challenging but is essential for progress. As someone who supports the installation of transmission lines and renewable energy, it is high time our community prioritizes our collective future over divisive debates and embraces the necessary changes to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for all. Where do we want to be in 50 years’ time, stuck in 2024? Sincerely, St Arnaud District Resident (name and address supplied)

Is it a joke? Dear Editor, Well, I’ve heard everything now! I am absolutely disgusted that the former premier of Victoria has been awarded an ACone of the highest awards in our nation! How can this possibly happen when we (Victoria) had the longest lockdown in the world? (268 days) as well as 768 lives lost in the botched hotel quarantine saga! How must the relatives of these people who needlessly lost their lives feel, when this award was given for “services to Health during the Pandemic”? It’s a joke. I am, and always have been a Monarchist (Royalist to the coremy mother was Scottish), but this once prestigious award being given to a person such as Dan Andrews makes a mockery of the system, although I realize that the reigning monarch of the time does NOT actually make these decisions. They are approved (or not) by a panel. There will obviously

be quite a lot of angry Victorians when they learn of this award, and I’m not forgetting the massive debt Mr. Andrews left our state in, which Ms. Allan and Mr. Pallas are now claiming this new land tax will apparently go towards reducing the debt attributed to Covid! I have no respect for this man who has never been held accountable for walking away from a sinking state, but who has actually been given the highest award in Australia for ‘his handling of the pandemic’! I wonder what today’s papers will say about this? I don’t think this letter will be the only letter you receive on this subject! Regards Jillian M. Hunter Moonambel

Not an honour for Dan! Dear Editor, Former Premier Daniel Andrews doesn’t deserve a King’s Birthday honour, and I am looking forward to presenting the Governor-General with a petition calling for it to

be revoked. The decision to start a petition against the inappropriate and unjustified awarding of a Companion of the Order of Australia wasn’t taken lightly and the response has been overwhelming. We at The Nationals will make sure all responses are taken to the highest office. Under no circumstances should Mr Andrews retain the Companion of the Order of Australia, and we will do our utmost to make sure it is removed. Victorians have been left to pick up the pieces, now burdened with record debt because Mr Andrews couldn’t manage money. New Premier Jacinta Allan is carrying on the legacy of mismanagement and all regional Victorians are being burdened with the pain. Since the start of Mr Andrews’ reign as Premier, Labor has slapped Victorians with 55 new or increased taxes or charges. The bad news keeps rolling with Ms Allan at the helm. Our finances are a mess. Labor can’t manage money, and all regional Victorians are

paying the price. Mr Andrews failed Victorians and that is nothing to celebrate. He has done nothing to deserve such a high honour. Follow the link to The Nationals’ petition here vicn.at/no-awardfor-dan Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals

A clear divide

Meanwhile, families in regional areas who choose to send their children to non-government, low-fee schools are being cut out. In many regional low-fee Catholic schools, more than 50 per cent of the students come from disadvantaged families. It doesn’t make sense to shun them. The Allan Labor Government must rethink this decision if they genuinely care and intend to support

regional Victorians. Labor can’t manage money and regional Victorians are paying the price. The Nationals are taking action, launching a Fair School Bonus campaign. I urge you to support our campaign by visiting this link vicn.at/schoolsavingbonus Emma Kealy Deputy Leader of The Nationals

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Dear Editor, The Allan Labor Government’s $400 School Saving Bonus is blatantly inequitable and its unfairness really hits home for regional Victorians. All students in government schools are immediately approved to receive the bonus, yet incredibly those in lowfee Catholic and independent schools miss out. There’s a clear divide. Why should hardworking families be penalised for the choice of their school? To put it bluntly, high-income families with children in government schools are set to receive this bonus with no questions asked.

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If only a Button could talk OVER the long weekend the Museum received a button from a detector who found the item when it is the last thing he wanted. However, every button has a tale. The detector said ‘it

has no value to me and it needs to stay here in town’.

He took it to the Information Centre and asked would they give it to a good home. It was brought around to Jan Amos who said it was still dirty and hard to read. “I think it says R Johns St Arnaud” said Jan. “I hope it says ‘P

Johns’ because I had done research on P Johns a Tailor for a request a couple of years ago. “P Johns started a Tailors business in a shop next to the Commercial Hotel (now the Chemist) from October 1888 (the first advert I found) until 1912 (the last advert I found). “A big thank you

firstly to the finder for making sure it stayed in town and secondly to the volunteer at the Information Centre for delivering it to us. “What a lovely surprise. [A ‘P’ with dirt and time could definitely look like an ‘R’ we believe. Editor]

Right: A surprising find of a button with history by a detector.

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CFA Brigades calls industrial action over untenable risks of powerlines • From page 1. Further action will be considered and taken as deemed necessary. Peter Knights, Captain of the Gre Gre Village CFA Brigade said that the group was trying to bring attention to this issue that the government is putting powerlines before our food bowl. “They are making communities unliveable. “And they asking us to defend these assets for free” Peter said. “We are there to be utilized by our community but not used as free labour” Peter said.

Call for Industrial action The letter to the Minister states that the initiating group of 5 Brigades “consider untenable the risks to lives and property, and irreparable damage imposed by proposed installations of High Voltage Transmission Lines and Renewable Energy Infrastructure. “Industrial action is proposed until genuine consideration of concerns and acknowledgement of the negative impacts to our people and communities is given, volunteers, and colleagues at Fire Rescue Victoria, are being committed to a future use without consent, to provide free labour and fire protection services to a greedy, investor centric renewables industry which is focused only on profit with complete disregard of the destruction of our unique, beautiful and productive regional landscapes and communities. “Wind Towers the height of the Rialto, Solar Installations covering massive expanses of productive farm land and Transmission Lines the height of MCG lights, all with the propensity to ignite fires and impede safe firefighting, placed in the extreme fire risk areas of regional Australia, are simply illogical and unnecessary, given the short life span and inadequacy of wind turbines and large solar as a long term power generation solution. “Genuine alternatives to these installations and the huge transmission line projects such as WRL and VNI West are available. “These installations will greatly impede the CFA’s ability to control wildfire both on ground and particularly from the air, with access to these areas, as controlled by Renewable Energy Entities, restricted and therefore unsafe. “The State Government of Victoria controls this process and we demand of them that they acknowledge that high voltage lines are potentially lethal in wildfire scenarios and jeopardise firefighter and community safety. The letter goes on to say that the powering down 500kV

Above: Members of the 5 initiating Brigades at Monday morning’s meeting. Transmission Lines during wildfire events is not a realistic protection mechanism and request acknowledgement that wind turbines and industrial solar facilities provide probable ignition sources in high fire risk areas and impede fire-fighting actions.

Reinstate VCAT rights The initiating group of CFA brigades requested that the right to object to RE facility project proposals through VCAT, as removed by State Government in April, be reinstated and that owners of renewable energy facilities will be responsible and liable for their own fire risk and management and that volunteers are not compelled to turn out to emergency events at these locations.

Fire Services Levy The group also calls for a cessation of proposed imposition of Fire Services Levy increases announced in the Victorian State Budget 2024 and a review of that system with amendments to align tax collection to location of spend and contribution by volunteers, particularly in rural and remote Victoria.

Call for safe working distances The initiating group is calling for support of their members

and employees in clear, accurate and concise safe working distances for attending and attacking wildfire for all fireground participants near High voltage transmission lines and renewable facilities. The request also means that the Standard Operating Procedures must dispel any misinformation that it is in any way safe to operate near or under a 500kV line whilst managing a wildfire in the vicinity, and establish concise safe working procedures and distances for both CFA Brigades and Private Units attending. The demands notes that the decision to take industrial action was not taken lightly. These members have decades of dedicated service to the CFA, both to our local districts and at major fire emergencies and they expect Victorian State Government and CFA management to not only listen to their concerns but to initiate actions to prevent the destruction of these communities and these Brigades, from proposed renewables transmission. “We willingly accept the risks that nature and mishap throw up from time to time but we refuse to be used as an unpaid resource for corporate, government and private interests to profit from an already stretched volunteer system,” the demands conclude.

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Lions Club hold Changeover Dinner at the The Shire Cafe JULIANNE Cliff Chair of the Board of East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS) was the guest speaker at the Lions Club of St. Arnaud’s Changeover meeting held on 12th June at the The Shire Cafe. Julianne gave an informative talk on the Lions Club Skin Check bus and received a cheque for $500 towards the operations of the bus. Julianne also gave those in attendance information about the L oins Skin Check Bus plus the role of

the nurse practitioner that is operating in St. Arnaud while the doctors are overseas. The Northern Grampians Shire Council was represented by Cr. Eddy Ostarcevic and his wife Diane. The Outgoing president, Arnold Bond,

reported on a busy year starting with a catering job for the Birchip Cropping Group. The Skin Check bus was well received, Arnold reported, with bookings quickly running out and a waiting list started, with the bus visiting again this year.

A good money raiser is the new recycling of cans and bottles that John Beggs and Ralf Wacker have started. Arnold thanked all the Committee for their input over the year with a special thank you to Clive Hancock, as one of the oldest members and his attendance at just about every BBQ that the Lions Club have done.

Right: Arnold Bond, the outgoing President (left) gives the Gong to incoming President, Phil McRae. Below: The Incoming Lions Club Committee with Harry Brindley (right) from Charlton club. (left to right) John Beggs, John Caddy, Rolf Wacker, Arnold Bond, Phil McRae and David Hines.

Above: (left) John Caddy was presented with a certificate and badge for his service of 15 years by Harry Brindley. Below: Julianne Cliff (second from right) receives a cheque of $500 for the Loins Skin Check Bus from (left to right) John Beggs, Arnold Bond and Phil McRae.

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Above: George Sinclair, the incoming Lion Tamer and Bulletin Editor.

“Royal Harmony” is LIVE at the REX THE Rex Theatre invites you to a unique afternoon of music and majesty, on Saturday 29th June at 2pm as performer, Rachel Buckley (as Her Majesty, Queen Victoria) introduces a reflective presentation of composer, Felix Mendelssohn’s works as presented to the court during - Contributed the early years of her reign.

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Rachel, who lives at Dunolly and has established a musical hub at her “Buckleys of Dunolly” residence, draws on her extensive musical network to introduce diverse instrumental and vocal artists to the smaller rural communities. In “Royal Harmony” she adopts the role of the ageing Queen, sharing the delight which both she and her consort, Prince Albert, found with the musicianship of Felix Mendelssohn and his sister, Fanny. Both became favourites of the young royal couple, especially Prince Albert who was a skilled organist and pianist in his own right. Supported live-on-stage by an ensemble of performers from Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria, including soprano, Laura Caire (Young Queen Victoria), tenor, Ryan Jacobs (Prince Albert), baritone Ian Lowe (Private Secretary Bigge) and accom-

panist, Geoffrey Urquhart (Felix Mendelssohn) Rachel, as the older Queen, assumes a narrator’s role, holding the story together in this tribute to - in the queen’s words - 'the greatest musical genius since Mozart'. Mendelssohn was an exponent of the musical “Romantic” period and is most famously known for the majestic orchestral “Wedding March” from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.“Royal Harmony” covers some of Mendelssohn’s piano works much admired by the young royals. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy musical diversity through the talented artists taking part in this Charlton program. ROYAL HARMONY screens on Saturday 29th June at 2pm. Tickets: $30 Program – 90 minutes Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/royal-harmony or at the door

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Above: Rachel Buckley assumes the persona of Queen Victoria in the up-coming live performance of “Royal Harmony” – a showcase of music and majesty at The Rex Theatre.

Charlton Probus Club report ON a lovely wet day the Charlton Probus Club held its June Meeting in - Contributed the warm Shire Hall Supper Room. President Anne welcomed members and two guests. After the Probus song was sung we remembered Dawn Parish and Russell Round with a minute’s silence. Dawn and Russell were both Foundation members. May Chester, who was also a Foundation member and Caring Officer for 8 years, has resigned. We thank May for her contribution to the club. Kevin Mathews gave us an update on the Footy Tipping and President Anne gave a two minute talk on her travels to New Zealand. The Guest Speaker was Lee Parker who spoke about her experience of breeding, showing and judging dogs. Lee began showing dogs at the age of 13 and only stopped in 1985 due to ill health. Her first experience of breeding dogs was with Labradors however, in the early 70s she began breeding Pointers. In 1995 Lee moved to Perth and began

breeding Irish Red and White Setters. Lee and her husband, Ray, still show Pointers and also have one Beagle. Lee is an All Breeds’ Judge, which took her about 25 years to become fully qualified and she is qualified to judge 207 breeds of dogs and judges are expected to be able to judge 30 dogs an hour. Lee has judged in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and South Africa. Lee explained how in Australia dogs are classified into seven main breed groups based on their characteristics and original functions. The groups are: Toy, Terrier, Gundog, Hound, Working, Utility and NonSporting and there are 25 to 40 breeds in each group. Lee detailed the general appearance and characteristics of the beagle (for example, the head and skull, eyes, and gait/movement), and explained that the Irish Red and White Setters are the original Irish Setter and are white with red patches.

When the Irish (red) Setter started appearing in litters it became very popular and the Irish Red and White Setter almost died out. By the end of World War 2 there were only 18 registered IRWS in the world however, they were re-established by a group of Irish men, led by a Bishop, who used red setters, who had white on their chests, and mated them with the remaining IRWS. Sadly, they are still a rare breed and last year they were the

most endangered breed in England. Lee and Ray are the only breeders in Australia and L ee explained that puppies from this litter are going to America, New Zealand, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. Lee and Ray, under their prefix Tintookie, have bred more than 70 champions made up of Pointers and Irish Red and White Setters. Lee brought in her beagle, Meaghan, and two IRWS pups 6 weeks old. At our next meeting on 12th July we will celebrate our 18th birthday.

Above: (left to right) Kim Wishart, Lee Parker and Trish Johns.

Red Cross Buloke Emergency Services team recognised THE Buloke Emergency Services Team has been awarded the Distinguished Team Award by the Australian Red Cross. The award was for disaster relief, that is for flood, bushfire or personal support and outreach for victims following disasters and was presented at Government House on Tuesday 28th May. The members of the team William Critchley, Bronwyn Fisher, Joy Freeman, Allan McGillivray, Jenny McGillivray, Teresa O’Brien, Elizabeth Richardson, Bruce Stafford, and Janet Stafford. Outstanding Service Awards were also received by Joy Freeman and Janet Stafford. Faced with a dwindling number of team members, the teams awarded this honour constantly rose to the occasion to support not only their own local community, but all Victorian communities impacted by an emergency as well as support interstate emergencies. The Buloke Emergency Services Team supported communities at relief and the recovery centre in Charlton. The team is well known locally for their Red Cross work. They have districted hundreds of Trauma Teddies, conducted fundraising events, attended Red Cross Branch Zone meetings, participated in local events including the ANZAC Day ceremony and have driven hundreds of kilometers distributing food parcels with kindness during COVID-19. The entire team displays incredible commitment, dedication and enthusiasm. They are always ready and willing to serve the community when needed most. The Red Cross Buloke Emergency Service Team are worthy recipients of this Distinguished Team Award.

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Win speaks of her China Experience WIN and Ian Scott moved to Charlton about six years ago and have established a Vintage shop in the former National bank building that has become a popular stop for both locals and visitors.

Above: Dali University.

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Win was guest speaker at the Charlton Action for World Development AGM on Monday 29th April. She spoke about her experience teaching English at the Dali university in Yunan Provence in the south western corner of China saying it was an amazing experience. At the time she was CEO at Sunraysia TAFE, popularly known as SUNITAFE and in her ten years as CEO she visited China five times. Prior to this trip Win had received an hon-

orary doctorate in education and at Dali university she was known as Professor Scott. Hierarchy is very important in China. Titles such as Doctor are very prestigious and VIP’s are known as Big Potatoes. Win said that Dali is in a very interesting part of China, located on the famous Silk Road and popular with tourists. It is very mountainous and the university is built on the side of a mountain so altitude can be a problem for

visitors at first. Win said she’d be puffing by the time she’d climbed the many steps to the building and to her classroom, but when she left she was very fit. China is a country of contrasts and Win said while buildings can go up overnight you still see the horse and cart and the street sweepers. Dali’s population is the same as Melbourne’s. At the Uni everyone lives on campus, whole families - grandparents, parents and children. The retiring age is 55 so grandparents are then able to care for the children. It was a very happy time for Win who taught conversation English and her students loved to talk with her and take her shopping. She liked an opportunity to have a coffee at Starbucks but the young ones were shocked at the cost of a cup of coffee. The wages were low but the cost of living

was not high. All meals were provided on campus and Win said the food was very good, fresh daily from the markets. It is not just education that links Mildura with Dali. They are sister cities and have strong trade links in wine and produce as well as education and many international students choose to study in Mildura. Win’s first trip was in 2006 and her translator from that time has become a good friend and now lives and works in Mildura. While Chinese students are very savvy with technology, teaching was a very different experience for Win with blackboards and chalk and old fashioned desks. The students called her professor. They were used to learning by rote while Win was used to a more casual style of teaching and learning but she said it was a very happy time for her. Win was a most eloquent and entertaining speaker.

Above: Win Scott with the Head of the English Faculty at Dali University. Below: Old Dali town.

Vic Police is serving the country community FOR country cop Constable Bailey Edgerton there’s no greater reward than making a difference in the community where you live.

Above: Luke (holding baby Ralph) and Bianca, with (in front) Angus and Ruby.

And Baby … makes five THE Garton family have welcomed a special bundle into the world recently, who weighed in a 9lbs 4ozs at Bendigo Health. Luke and Bianca are happy to add Ralph Samuel to the clan. The family of Luke and Bianca, now consists of a girl and two boys.

“I feel that special connection with my locals, because they’re the same people I come across on the job and at community functions, and that helps me build trust and rapport with them,” Const Edgerton said. “There have been occasions when I've run into individuals known to police while off duty, but they're generally respectful and don't cause any issues.” Born and raised in Horsham, Const Edgerton knows the town inside out, and was eager to return home to his friends and family once he finished his Victoria Police Academy training in Melbourne. A career with Victoria Police wasn’t on Const Edgerton’s mind when he finished his criminology degree. He found himself asking: ‘Where to from here?’ It was the lure of a “fun” and “exciting” job that eventually led him to policing. With recruits now able to nominate a country location to work in upon graduation from the Academy, Const Edgerton said it was the perfect opportunity to return to his country roots after a few years away studying and for work. Although he didn’t live onsite at the Academy, he did make “lifelong friends” with his squad mates. Some of them have followed his lead into country policing, taking positions in Wonthaggi, Bendigo, and Ballarat. More than six months into the job, Const Edgerton has quickly learned being a country cop means thinking on your feet and being resourceful. “One aspect I really enjoy about country policing is getting to work alongside various specialist units, such as the Crime Investigation Unit, Family Violence Investigation Unit, and Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team.” Job security and working close to home are

Above: From the Horsham Police, country policing is rewarding. - PHOTO: Kit Photography important career considerations, and Victoria Police can provide these to its police officers. Const Edgerton encourages anyone interested in a policing career to speak to local officers about what the job involves and familiarise yourself with the recruitment process. “Reflecting on my career journey, I definitely made the right choice coming home to work.”

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In The Paddock Russian Wheat Aphid - a cereal pest RUSSIAN wheat aphid (RWA) was first identified in South Australia in 2016 and is now present in cropping areas of SA, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Western Australia.

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industry with a greater understanding of the pest and its potential impact, to inform management strategies. In addition to experiments to determine aphid biotype (there is a single biotype in Australia),

GRDC has achieved a growing knowledge base about RWA through research investments which are continually providing the Australian grains

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Migration and management Fo r m o s t g r a i n growing regions (Tasmania has been observed to be a frequent exception), RWA populations are expected to grow within cultivated crops over the winter. They will then disperse during a spring migration into r e f u g e s t o ‘ o v e rsummer’, and then re-disperse back into emerging crops during an autumn migration. Yi e l d impact requires aphids to migrate into emerging crops at an early growth stage (during crop establishment) and to build to high

numbers leading up to head emergence. Together with the broader grains indust r y, G R D C w i l l continue to promote the FITE (find, identify, threshold approach and enact) strategy which was developed to provide growers and advisers with a simple guide to RWA management. It involves: • Find – look for aphids and the characteristic plant symptoms of infection including leaf streaking or leaf rolling on cereal crops and grasses • Identify – positively identify RWA by consulting with an industry specialist • Threshold approach

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– before deciding on your plan of attack consider thresholds for control, the presence of natural aphid enemies in

IF you are planning to plant fruit trees this winter, consider dwarf trees as an easier option to protect against fruit fly. Statewide fruit fly coor d i n a t o r for Agriculture Victoria Cathy Mansfield said dwarf varieties are easier to harvest, easier to cover with insect-proof netting and easier to monitor for pests. “It’s particularly important to control fruit fly and other pests and diseases if you live near commercial production areas like the Yarra Valley, Goulburn Murray Valley or Sunraysia,” she said. “For home gardeners, covering fruit trees with netting is the best way to prevent fruit fly. “Finding fruit fly on dwarf trees is made easier when you can access fruit below head height and identify the small pin like mark that female Queensland fruit fly make as they lay eggs

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into the surface.” Another advantage of dwarf varieties is that a ladder is not required for fruit picking, netting or pruning. In Victoria alone, there are about 1200 emergency department presenta-

including encouraging beneficial insects and protecting honeybees before implementing control options.

Week ending Thursday June 13 2024

Auctions were rostered as a Wednesday/Thursday program to allow for the East-Coast public holiday on Monday. Sentiment was notably positive from the outset with good support pushing the AWEX-EMI 12 cents higher on the first day. Although Thursday was more sedate there was enough pressure for another 6-cent gain in the EMI. The rises for the week made it six consecutive daily increases, the longest rally in two years. Total volumes for the week were just below 32,000 bales which was similar to previous auc-

careful pruning to manage vigour and direct energy to fruit. Skillful pruning and thinning is required to ensure gardeners don’t end up with very tall trees and small fruit. For more information visit the Agriculture Victoria website (www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/qff)

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tions and in line with forecast catalogues over the next few weeks. Volumes are typically smaller at this time of the year, however January to May this year was almost 11% lower than the previous year, contributing to challenging conditions for buyers as they seek out the limited number of lots with desirable traits. Best-style, high yields, low vegetable matter, and high tensile strength were all keenly sought after this week whilst Average and Inferior styles attracted large discounts. Merino Skirtings also found good support with the better

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tions due to ladder falls at home each year. Dwarf trees provide other benefits for home gardeners such as greater coverage with insecticides and fungicides, and for renters, the ability to move to the next property when planted in a pot. Standard varieties of fruit trees require

THE AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (AWEX-EMI) surged 18 cents higher this week to finish at 1170 cents, its largest weekly rise in six months.

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Above: Monitoring and making threshold-based decisions are key to effective long-term management of Russian wheat aphid. PHOTO: Tom Heddle PIRSA-SARDI.

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Energy Breakthrough and Community Bank partnership to continue COMMUNITY Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud have signed on as the Energy Breakthrough Official Volunteer Sponsor for the second consecutive year. Central Goldfields Shire Mayor and Energy Breakthrough’s Management Group Committee Chair, Cr Liesbeth Long said the organising team were excited to welcome Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud on board again. “This partnership is a perfect fit – with such a strong collaboration between the 700+ volunteers who make the Energy Breakthrough event possible and the community focus of the Community Bank. “We are stoked and grateful to the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud for their investment for the second year and specifically their commitment to supporting the hundreds of volunteers who play such a critical role in the event’s success. “The Community Bank have generously supported numerous local schools for many years. “This partnership builds that solid commitment even further. “The Community Bank’s dedication to investing back into our local community is admirable and we are fortunate they recognise the value and significance of the Energy Breakthrough to our local community.” T h e C o m m u n i t y B a n k Av o c a , Maryborough and St. Arnaud sponsorship will assist Energy Breakthrough in attracting potential new volunteers, supporting current volunteers and recognising the efforts of long-standing EB volunteers. Their contribution will also assist in providing uniforms, training and catering at the event. Aley Earl, Assistant Branch Manager Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud said she was thrilled to announce sponsorship of this year’s Energy Breakthrough, made possible by the incredible support of our valued customers. “Their banking enables us to give back

to our community in meaningful ways, and we couldn't be more excited to invest in Energy Breakthrough, an event that empowers and inspires young people. “This sponsorship reflects our shared commitment to fostering growth, education, and connection within our community. “Thank you for making this possible, we're looking forward to an unforgettable event. “I’d encourage everyone to make the switch to the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud. “The community bank model ensures that the majority of profits are returned to the community. “With $2.3 million contributed so far, we

really are the better big bank”. Volunteers play a critical role in the success of Energy Breakthrough. They work across a range of areas including communications, social media, judges for display and presentations, design and construction and track marshals. Volunteers also contribute through local community groups who provide support through site set up and pack down and provision of food. Putting your name down as an EB volunteer doesn’t mean you have to make yourself available every day of the five-day event. Volunteers are welcomed even if you only can only contribute a morning, afternoon or one full day. We offer a wide range of volunteering roles and invite you to match your skills

and experience with areas of interest to you. Meet like-minded people, have fun and feel great about making a positive difference. Volunteers are given breaks, complimentary snacks and a meal to say thank you. To find out more and to register your interest, visit https://www.eb.org.au/volunteer/ or contact Energy Breakthrough’s Vo l u n t e e r Coordinator at [email protected] or phone 0408 326 157 The upcoming Energy Breakthrough event is scheduled for Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th November, 2024, at Princes Park, Maryborough, Victoria. For more information about the event and how to become a volunteer, visit www.eb.org.au or follow @ebmaryborough on Facebook.

Be charmed by Movie “IF” A delightful tale of childhood wonder is the theme of The Rex movie “IF” - Contributed this coming weekend. An abbreviation of “Imaginary Friends”, “IF” is a live-action animated fantasy comedy relating the story of Bea - a young girl who discovers she can see everyone's imaginary friends. She embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. Directed by John Krasinski (A Quiet Place), this is an ode to childhood imagination and retaining the “inner child” in the face of loss and fear. Drawing inspiration from classics such as "Toy Story" and "Monsters, Inc.", young Bea (Cailey Fleming), sees IFs as both a refuge and a catalyst for growth as she grapples with the devastating loss of her mother and the overwhelming fear of losing her father. The movie is full of exuberance and genuine warmth, with Ryan Reynolds (Bea’s neighbour, Cal) and Cailey Fleming delivering stand-out performances. While dealing with life’s hard times, the movie is also about love and inner strength and will invite plenty of laughs as well as tears. So make sure you make a date with “IF” and enjoy the nostalgia and humor which this charming movie offers. “IF” (PG 105 mins) screens on Saturday 22nd June at 8pm, Sunday 23rd June at 2pm and Tuesday 25th June at 8pm.

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EMPLOYMENT Job Vacancies Campus Negotiable • Enrolled Nurse Trainee • Graduate Enrolled Nurse • Graduate Registered Nurse • Nurse Unit Manager - Community Nursing Charlton • Enrolled Nurse Donald • Home Care Administration Support Officer • Registered Nurse St Arnaud • Nurse Unit Manager • Associate Nurse Unit Manager • Enrolled Nurse • Registered Nurse Wycheproof • Nurse Unit Manager • Associate Nurse Unit Manager • Junior Food and Domestic Service Assistant • Campus Manager

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BIRTH BIRTHISEL KIRSTEUER To Dylan and Rachel a baby girl

HARVEY - GOODE Andrew and Jacinta welcome with love a son

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Little sister for Lachlan. A granddaughter for Kerry and Shane to love. GARTON - (Jones) Luke, Bianca, Ruby and Angus welcome with love a beautiful baby boy

‘Ralph Samuel’ Garton Born 29/5/2024

- 9lb 4ozs Bendigo Health Another Grandchild to love and cuddle for Greg & Angela, Greg & Simone and another great Grandchild for Audrey Horsfall.

A little brother for Tess. 11th Grandchild of Robert and Jenny (dec) Harvey. 9th Grandchild of Kevin and Mayanne Goode.

CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Looking to Jesus Thurs. 20th June 10.30 a.m. Faith Group Sun. 23th June 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: George Collins Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

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Charlton 100 Years Ago: 14th – 18th June

DEATH ROUND - Russell John 06.03.1934 – 08.06.2024 Loving Husband to Alison (dec.) and muchloved Father to Andrew, Stephen and Anna, Greg and Rachel and his Grandchildren James, Zachary and Oscar. Always in our hearts Rest peacefully A Thanksgiving Service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held at Charlton Uniting Church, 4-6 Halliday Street, Charlton on MONDAY 24th June at 1.30pm. Following the service the cortege will leave for the Charlton Lawn Cemetery.

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CHURCH NOTICES ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 21st June 9.30am Morning Prayer St. Arnaud 9.30am Every Sunday Eucharist Bealiba 8am 2nd/4th Sunday All Welcome Rev. Peter Downes Enquiries phone: Phone: 0412 957 383

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish

ROUND - Russell John Passed away peacefully on 8th June 2024. Aged 90 years. Loved father and fatherin-law of Stephen and Anna. You will be missed dearly. Always in our hearts

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A Fiery Interruption The bursting of the petrol pipe leading to the vacuum tank rudely interrupted the even tenor of their way which Messrs P. Spencer, Henry Jackson jun, Bert Stannard, and Bob Lowe were pursuing on Sunday on the Wedderburn Road, about 1 ½ miles from Charlton. They were journeying on an Overland car. When the party hurriedly vacated the car, they found petrol oozing from the burst pipe, and adding fuel to the flames. Mr Spencer broke the pipe off and stopped the flow of petrol by placing his thumb over the hole. All the insulation wires and magneto wires were destroyed; but otherwise, except for the scorching of the bonnet and engine, the damage was almost nil. Messrs Spencer and Green towed the car home on Monday.

The attendance was a large one indeed, and “very enjoyable” was the verdict. The long arm of coincidence reached over to the euchre tables. Mr S. Bell, of Teddywaddy, won the gentlemen’s first prize, and also the secret table; while Miss Eileen Fitzpatrick scored a “double’ in regard to the ladies’ events. Euchre over, it was a case of “On with the dance, let joy be unconfined”. The supper arrangements were in the hands of the ladies of the Catholic Women’s Social Guild.

Passed In, but later sold Under instructions from Mrs K. Sleman, who is relinquishing business, Messrs Thos Morrow and Co offered by public auction, her grocery business, situated on the corner of

High St. The whole was offered as a going concern, stock to be taken at valuation by purchaser. The bidding started at £900 and advanced to £1850. There it stopped, and the business was passed in. The business was privately purchased by Messrs W. Curnow and Son, the well-known merchants, the figure being a satisfactory one.

A Lunar Rainbow An astronomical phenomenon was observed at Charlton on Monday. It took the form of a lunar rainbow, which appeared in the Western sky. Naturally, it was not as bright as a solar rainbow, but the colours were faintly distinguishable. Such astronomical manifestations seem to be very rare.

Football features Since the Cutts trophy was last played for and that must be over 30 years ago – the Charlton Football team had never been without a representative of the Arundell family in its ranks until Saturday last. In the season that match was contested, there was one Arundell in the eighteen, namely R. better known as Jerry. Since then there have been as many as 4 Arundells in the eighteen on one afternoon. The team has been captained by J. J. Arundell, later by Perce Arundell, and later still by S. Arundell.

Well Done, Red Cross The series of euchre parties, with support, arranged by the Charlton branch of the Red Cross Society, on

behalf of the local R.S.S.I.L.A. wound up in splendid style at a new venue – the Victoria Hall supper-room. There was a very large attendance with 18 tables being fully occupied for the euchre. Miss D. Ruse won the ladies’ first award, after a play-off with Mrs Raynor. She also secured the secret table trophy. What with golf and euchre trophies, Miss Ruse must be acquiring a collection. The gentlemen’s first award was captured by Mr Perce Arundell and the secret table prize went to Mr Cyril Dew. An excellent supper was provided. The 6 parties raised a total of £36.6.8. The Red Cross ladies are to be heartily complimented on their hard work and generous giving. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)

A Social Asset There is no doubt that the fortnightly series of euchre parties and dances in St Joseph’s Hall, is an asset to the social life of Charlton, which needs all the brightening it can get during the months of winter. The fourth proved thoroughly successful in every way.

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Birthday wishes to: June 20th Adam Devereux Brian Wharton Stuart Finch June 21st Sue Austerberry Amanda Elliott Daniel Needs Clare Ostarcevic Lindee Parry Stephen Scilini Chris Cameron

June 22nd Nick Baldwin June 23rd William Morris June 24th Val Hines Elisha O’Donnell Miranda Hoare June 25th Rhonda Pole

Under 12: Boort 0 St. Arnaud 14 Charlton 7 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0 Underage: Boort 1 St. Arnaud 6 Charlton 2 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 6 We d d e r b u r n Redbacks 0 Donald 5 Women: Boort 1 St. Arnaud 2 Charlton 3 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0 We d d e r b u r n Redbacks 3 Donald 0 Men: Boort 4 St. Arnaud 1 Charlton 6 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0

Above: 1909 Football. (left to right) Back Row: P. Roberts, T. Bath, C. McLennan, Lonsdale, H. Lancaster, J. Barry, C. Bourke. Centre Row: H. Handley, H. Finlay, Mr McDonald (Pres.), W. Arundell, M. Lowes Sitting: A. Ives, C. Curnow, L. Fairbairn, J. Arundell (Cap’t), P. Arundell, H. Uren, J. Williams Front Row: S. Arundell, A. Little, W. Baddock, W. Fowler

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Above: Charlton branch of the Red Cross

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 13th – 19th June 1924 Puma at large After performing in St. Arnaud on Thursday night the popular Perry Bros Circus and Zoo left by train the following morning. At 10 o’clock, when in the vicinity of the cemetery a cage containing a jaguar and a puma fell from a railway truck and flew open. The jaguar was soon captured with a net and the puma trotted away. When notified, Snr-Constable Ellis had the fire bell vigorously rung and requested anyone with a rifle or gun to search for the puma. About 11 o’clock Stan Bray and party sighted the animal two miles from town, near the Black Range. Mr Bray used a double barrel Greener breach-loader from 25 yards to wound it and finished him off with two other charges in quick succession. The body was brought into town and a large crowd gathered outside Bray’s store to see it. The fire bell sounded the ‘all clear’ at 12 o’clock and Snr-

Constable Ellis took the body to the police station. The circus folk were very upset at the loss of such a magnificent animal and gave the body to Mr Bray who had it turned into a hearthrug.

Avon Plains The Junior Red Cross held a dance and raised £14. A waltzing competition was won by Mr A Cameron and Miss L Dow with second place going to Mr A Hannett and Miss H Cooper.

Deaths Mrs Ann O’Donoghue died age 88 years at her residence in Butcher St, leaving three children. Her husband Thomas Sinclair O’Donoghue conducted a bootmakers shop in Napier St many years ago. Ann is buried with Thomas who died 2811-1895 age 69. Former Carapooee resident Mrs Ann Thain died at Greenvale age 80 years. Mrs Thain and her husband William had lived at Carapooee for sixty years and raised

by Heather Pritchard four children She was buried at St. Arnaud with William who died on 1884 aged 64.

Transferred Mr C S Ogilvy, a teller at the Bank of New South Wales for the past three years has been transferred to the Bendigo branch as an accountant. Mr Lewers from Wangaratta will take his place at St. Arnaud. Mr K Hood, manager of the St. Arnaud branch of Dalgety & Co has been transferred to Geelong and will be replaced by Mr D Casey from Drouin, Gippsland. Mr H Storrer, formerly of the St. Arnaud National Bank, and for the past five years has worked in the office of G McKechnie & Co in Avoca is starting his own business in Birchip.

Skating Ladies aerial balloon race won by Miss Wyatt, gents zig zag race won by Mr A Meyers and boys blindfolded race won by W Groves.

Above: The captured puma strung up outside the Brays premises in Napier Street.

Football St Arnaud played Cope Cope at Cope Cope in strong wind. First ¼ St. Arnaud 2-8, Cope Cope nil, ½ time St. Arnaud 2-8 Cope Cope 4-6. ¾ time St. Arnaud 5-11 Cope Cope 4-6, final score St. Arnaud 5-11 beaten by Cope Cope 6-13. Best players not mentioned in this week’s report. Birchip 8-6 beat Wa t c h e m 3 - 5 , a n d Donald and Litchfield drew at 7-5 each.

Wanted Mrs W Sloane of Jones St, wants a young girl for home duties, sleep at home. Mr T Maloney of

Gre Gre Village wants someone to cook for eight men. High School wants a young girl for light scullery duties on Mondays and Tuesday only.

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a daughter Ruth Leonie. Elvie and Don Perry, a daughter Michelle.

On Navarre Road a Coolgardie safe, containing a magpie and two hats. A black silk handbag with purse, letters and fountain pen. A pair winkers and reins between St. Arnaud and St. Arnaud East. Contact Mercury office if you find any of these items.

Elsie Pearse and Allen Young. Hazel Brown and Edward Rowe. Berth Driscoll and Maurice Hodgetts.

Rain Rain – 87 points

St. Arnaud 70 Years Ago: June 1954

Silver Wedding Mr and Mrs F Hedger married 8-61929.

Births Marie and Harry Harvey, a son James Robert. Mr and Mrs N A Johnson, nee Ann Webb,

21st Birthday Owen Peters.

Deaths Mrs Elizabeth Ann Allen age 79. Mrs Lily Robbins nee Meade age 90. Mrs Lillian Johns age 67. Mr John Collins age 68. Mr Bert Chisholm of Berrimal West. Mr Jack Paynter age 61. Mr John Cummings age 69.

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COVID Updates and Developments Wicked Little Letters at Victorian Stats The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 has decreased this week suggesting that we are over the worst of this current wave of COVID infections. The 7-day average is 368, compared to 412 last week The latest quantitative wastewater measures indicate there are increasing SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in Victorian wastewater in metropolitan and regional catchments. Increasing levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater suggest increasing prevalence of COVID-19 infections in the community. Deaths in the most recent 28-day period (1st May 2024 – 28th May 2024) have increased compared

to the prior 28-day period (3rd April 2024 – 30th April 2024), with a current 28-day total of 134. Increases and decreases in the reporting of deaths attributable to C OV I D - 1 9 t e n d t o l a g waves of infections and hospitalisations by several weeks.

Anti-vax campaign The ABC is reporting that the Pentagon ran a secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic. Pentagon is not denying the secret campaign to discredit Chinese vaccines Sinovac, a Chinese pharmaceutical company, says that the Pentagon’s social media attack targeting its coronavirus jabs could lead to ‘enormous disaster’.

‘COVID kids’ are suffering in silence There is a myth that the COVID virus is 'harmless' for kids but the truth is that many kids with long COVID have seen a multitude of doctors, not all of whom have believed or helped them. In Australia, the lack of awareness is biting in shocking ways. Too many children with long COVID are being dismissed by doctors who say there's nothing they can do to help, or worse, that their pain and fatigue is "all in their head". They're being pushed out of school by teachers who don't understand why they can't come to class or run around with their peers.

Everyone really is sick a lot more often after COVID The Asian edition of Bloombergs is reporting that there are at least 13 communicable diseases surging past pre-pandemic levels.

Failure on pandemic agreement The international community’s recent failure to conclude a global pandemic agreement leaves large gaps in our capacity to deal with the next major infectious disease emergency. The risk of another pandemic like COVID-19, the worst in a century, is increasing.

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North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 9.8 16.11 21.13 (139) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 2.3 3. 3 5. 5 (35) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Joshua Jenkins 10, Tyson McKenzie 3, Will Simpson 2, Brody Weir 2, Max Cahoon, Wade Donnan, Lachy McClelland, Jai Wright. For Charlton: Kade Blow, Mitchell Collins, Elliott Fitzpatrick, Christopher Gavaghan, Jackson Zagame. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Joshua Jenkins, Ryan O’Sullivan, Tyson Mckenzie, Bryce Delmenico, Luke Martin, Jack Poulton. For Charlton: Patrick Soulsby, Sam Woods, Rhyen Woods, Deek Roberts, Billy Sexton, Kade Blow. BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 11.6 14.8 18.10 (118) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 2.2 2.4 3. 4 (22) Goals for Boort: James Keeble 6, Natnael McLaren 3, Matt Austin, Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, Wade Broadstock, James Byrne, Ethan Coleman, Will Perryman, Tom Potter, Nick Whyte, James Wilson. For St Arnaud: Jarryd Kell, Jackson Needs, Bailey Nicholas. Best for Boort: Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, Tom Potter, Ethan Coleman, James Keeble, James Wilson, Natnael McLaren. For St Arnaud: Harley Durward, Owen Lowe, Daniel Gifford, Matthew Goode, Hamish Darby, Kurtis Torney. DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 8.1 11.5 15.9 (99) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 3.3 5.5 6.6 (42) Goals for Donald: Trent Grant 5, Noah Berry 4, Jamie Papalia 2, Ryan Bath, Blake Grant, Ryan Hards, Todd Stevenson. For Wedderburn: Noah Furlong 2, Darcy Jackson, Tom Campbell, Mitchell McEwen. Best for Donald: Noah Berry, Jesse Wallin, Trent Grant, Andrew Browne, Blake Grant, Ryan Hards. For Wedderburn: Jackson McEwen, Joe Lockhart, Danny Benaim, Noah Furlong, Jayden Jones, Darcy Jackson. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 4.3 10.9 13.10 18.13 (121) NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 3.2 6. 5 9. 9 (63) Goals for Wycheproof-Narraport: Nicholas Grabowski 8, Wayne Mitrovic 5, Rick Allan, Joshua Grabowski, Koby Hommelhoff, Jack Marlais, Maysen Murgov. For Nullawil: Mitch Farmer 5, Adam Thomson 2, Travis Cloke, Andrew Oberdorfer. Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Nicholas Grabowski, Christopher Cox, Morgan Fawcett, Joshua Grabowski, Maysen Murgov, Jed Bish. For Nullawil: Daniel Watts, Mitch Farmer, Ben Brennan, Billy Forrester, Dude Kelly. BYE: Birchip-Watchem.

Haeusler’s Reserves

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 8.9 11.13 13.17 (95) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 0.2 0. 3 2. 3 (15) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Joel Clohesy 3, Billy Poulton 3, Isaac Durie 2, Cooper Allan, Tom Considine, Ethan Ellis, Zachary Wemyss, Nathan Wight. For Charlton: Travis Salmon, Paul Sanderson. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Codey Elliott, Connor Michael, Isaac Durie, Joel Clohesy, Zac Martin, Cooper Allan. For Charlton: Bailey Dixon, Tyler Catherine, Anthony Judd, Oscar Wyrzykowski, Tyler Bates, Hugh Sait. BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 8.9 15.10 23.12 (150) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.3 0. 3 1. 4 (10) Goals for Boort: Chris O’Rourke 7, Alex Cockerell 6, Matthew Kane 3, Nicholas Scott 3, Dylan Hatcher, Caleb Keanelly, Harry Weaver. For St Arnaud: Frankie Donald. Best for Boort: Matthew Kane, Jack Dowling, Dylan Hatcher, Jordan Sheahan, Alex Cockerell, Zak MacIntosh. For St Arnaud: Chase Zander, Frankie Donald, Thomas Scarce, Talan Berryman, Mark Mactaggart, Colin Campbell. DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 3.12 6.15 9.18 (72) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 1. 4 2. 4 5. 6 (36) Goals for Donald: George Morgan 3, Jacob Donnellon 2, Will Noble 2, Colby Anderson, Joshua Smulders. For Wedderburn: Matthew Lockhart 3, Chris Hargreaves, Heath Lock. Best for Donald: Eddie Landwehr, George Morgan, Patrick Morgan, Kalon Green, Dion Hawkes, Lachlan Clark. For Wedderburn: Robert Tonkin, Samual Carroll, Matthew Lockhart, Maikia Punguika, Levi Sims, Heath Lock. NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 4.3 6.6 10.8 (68) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 0.0 3.2 5.5 7.6 (48) Goals for Nullawil: Sam Goldsmith 5, Lachlan Braine 2, Max Fawcett, George Forrester, Tiger Vearing. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Ben Brennan 3, Rowan Jones 2, Locke Coles, Jacob Harrison. Best for Nullawil: George Forrester, Jack Barry, Sam Goldsmith, Tiger Vearing, Spencer Nicholls, Lachlan Braine. For Wycheproof-Narraport: James Coatsworth, Rowan Jones, Thomas Martin, Heath Senior, Daniel Murray, Will Rodda.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 11.2 14.4 15.7 (97) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 4.2 6.3 7.4 (46) Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Tye Griffiths, Joss Tait, Jet Newick, Ethan Ellis, Coby Wight, Charlie Goldman. For Charlton: Jett Kervin, Ben Henson, Sebastian Zagame, Cooper Boyle, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Jye Roberts. BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 9.7 13.8 17.13 ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 1.1 2.3 2. 4 Best for Boort: Mitchell Clark, Riley Wagner, Harold Malone, Brodie Arnold, Deacon Hird. For St Arnaud: no best players listed.

(115) (16)

DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 11.4 13.8 16.12 WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 1.3 2.4 2. 5 Best for Donald: Ethan Clapham, Luca Rice, Marty Burke, Glenn Pearse. For Wedderburn: Tyson Blair, Jye Dingfelder, Liam Budge, Blaz Cramp, Lannon Sellick.

(108) (17)

Next Round

Round 10, Saturday, June 22 — Boort v. Sea Lake-Nandaly Wycheproof-Narraport v. Donald Bye: Charlton

Wedderburn v. St Arnaud Birchip-Watchem v. Nullawil

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Uniting Church Under-14s

SEA LAKE-NANDALY 11.7 (73) d. CHARLTON 2.3 (15). Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Ryder Newick, Oscar Conlan, Tom McClelland, Ewan Conlan, Riley Allan, Jack Hodgson. For Charlton: Isaac Roberts, Flynn Zagame, Scott Good, Toby Bourke, Joshua Bartlett, Tamsyn Mcgurk. BOORT 8.7 (55) d. ST ARNAUD 0.2 (2). Best for Boort: Tristan Broad, Darby F Perryman, Brodie McPherson, Tyler Bennett, Zeb Gould. For St Arnaud: Lewis Lowe, Finn Evans, Sami Weir, Noah Hando, Spencer Kay, Isaac Johns. DONALD 11.17 (82) d. WEDDERBURN 2.3 (15). Best for Donald: Jack Reilly, Noah Michael, Emmett Geddes, Laikyn Holland. For Wedderburn: Blaz Cramp, Luke Martin, Zane Polkinghorne, Archie Polkinghorne, Nate Turnbull. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 6.4 (40) d. NULLAWIL 5.4 (34). Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Ryder Harrison, Morgan Beattie, Desmond Polzin, Finbar Polzin. For Nullawil: Bayley Kemp, Harry Humphreys, River Ryan, Logan Pollington, Nate Harrison..

Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors Teams Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Teams Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Pts 30 28 22 16 16 14 14 4 0

% 196.75 205.06 120.08 102.36 95.72 115.09 89.24 40.22 41.42

W 7 7 5 4 4 3 3 1 0

L 0 1 2 4 4 4 4 7 8

D 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0

B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

For 907 851 610 693 582 656 614 335 345

Ag 461 415 508 677 608 570 688 833 833

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

For 796 615 676 464 504 288 351 257 286

Ag 216 200 230 492 476 523 645 741 714

Haeuslers Reserves Pts 32 28 24 20 12 8 8 8 4

% 368.52 307.50 293.91 94.31 105.88 55.07 54.42 34.68 40.06

W 8 7 6 5 3 2 2 2 1

L 0 1 2 3 5 6 6 6 7

Community Bank Charlton and District U17s Teams Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Pts 24 20 20 20 12 8 8 0

W 6 5 5 5 3 2 2 0

L 1 2 2 2 4 5 5 7

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Uniting Church U14s Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Voting for round 9:

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Pts 32 28 24 16 16 12 12 4 0

W 8 7 6 4 4 3 3 1 0

L 0 1 2 4 4 5 5 7 8

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Sea Lake-Nandaly: J. Jenkins 3, T. McKenzie 2, T. Cox 1. Charlton: S. Woods 3, P. Soulsby 2, R. Woods 1. Boort: J. Keeble 3, J. Baddeley-Kelly 2, K. Wilson 1. St Arnaud: H. Durward 3, D. Gifford 2, O. Lowe 1. Donald: N. Berry 3, J, Wallin 2, T. Grant 1. Wedderburn: J. McEwen 3, J. Lockhart 2, D. Benaim 1. Wycheproof-Narraport: N. Grabowski 3, G. Turner 2, M. Fawcett 1. Nullawil: B. Forrester 3, M. Farmer 2, D. Watts 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors Reserves

Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) - . . . . . . Joshua Jenkins (SLNT) 10 . . . . . . . . . Mitch Farmer (Nullawil) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . Trent Grant (Donald) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Campbell (W’burn) 1 . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Rippon (Bir.-Watchem) - . . . . Jack Exell (Nullawil) ........... Anthony Zelencich (W’burn) - . . . . . . .

49 28 27 25 24 24 21 19

Billy Poulton (SLNT) 3 ........... Chris O’Rourke (Boort) 7 . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Oberdorfer (Nullawil) - . . . . . . Anthony Judd (Charlton) - . . . . . . . . . . Sam Goldsmith (Nullawil) 5 . . . . . . . . . Adam Thomson (Nullawil) - . . . . . . . . . Chris Hargreaves (W’burn) 1 . . . . . . . . Harry Harcourt (SLNT) - . . . . . . . . . . .

23 22 22 18 15 15 14 14

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

(Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-17s 4, Under-14s 2) Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snr. 10 0 10 0 10 10 0 0 0

Res. 6 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0

U-17 4 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0

U-14 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 0

Ttl. 144 131 115 100 81 54 50 47 32

A long weekend of Hockey at the Country Championships THE Senior Country Championships took place at the State Netball Hockey Centre in Parkville over the King’s Birthday long weekend from 8th to 10th June.

Above: Women’s open. Back row (left to right): Molly Meadows, Sam Giorlando, Emma Bellott, Chelsea Giorlando, Cara Hadzig, Jayde Burke-Abbott, Bridie Casey, Ebony Jennings, Alysha Genn, Sophie Male. Front: Laura Harrison, Kate Gifford, Georgia Douglas, Olinda Elsom, Maddy Spano, Trinity Cooper.

Above: Women’s masters, silver medallists. Back row (left to right): Marcus Williamson, Emma Hansen, Rebecca McCoy, Louisa Tanner, Candece Jay, Carly Pearce, Sue-Anne Beattie, Molly Meadows. Front: Bec Gould, Jess Rollo, Vicki Chaplin, Emma Green, Jill Anderson, Mari Fenton, Janelle Barbary, Jessica Steele.

Above: Men’s open. Back row (left to right): Ben Williamson, Toby Poxon, James Paley, Aidan Goode, Padraic Eccles, Finn Poxon, Zac Poxon, Jack Trollope, Lincoln Westerland and Henry Bourke. Front: Harrison Bowles, Jason Harris, Zac Griffiths, Jordan Williamson Caleb Baldock, Evan Douglas and Pat Knights.

Like its junior counterpart, teams from across the state converged for a weekend of outstanding hockey, camaraderie, and enjoyment. Months of preparation went into organizing team entries, securing accommodations, transport, equipment, and filling management and coaching roles. The North Central Hockey Association provide full support for such events. Senior home and away games were rescheduled to free up players, showcasing the association's strength in fielding four teams for the 2024 campaign: Men’s Open Grade, Women’s Open B Grade, Men’s Masters, and Women’s Masters. As the most rural association attending SCC, sending four teams was a remarkable achievement and a credit to both the association and its SCC coordinators, L aura Harrison and Kate Gifford, and their helpers, who did an amazing job rallying past and present players, blending youth with experience. The 2023 men’s and women’s tournaments were held together in Hawthorn, and based on positive feedback from associations, were hosted together once again, and resulted in a significant boost in crowd numbers. The opportunity to play at the State Hockey Centre provided an extra special atmosphere where a small sea of North Central red could be seen as teams, family members, and supporters stayed to watch and cheer each other on. The Women’s Masters’ gold medal match was played amidst an exhilarating noise of support. On-field achievements: • Men’s Open: * Won one match and lost three. Reached the final against Latrobe Valley, finishing 4th after a 0-3 loss. • Women’s Open: * Won one match and lost two. Secured 3rd place overall

after wins against North West Lightning (2-1), Maryborough (3-0), and Latrobe Valley (4-1) in crossover matches. • Men’s Masters: * Played three games without a win. Lost in semifinal 1 (1-2) against Goulburn Valley and in the third-place playoff (2-4) against Hockey Ballarat. • Women’s Masters: * Won all four pool matches, conceding only 2 goals. Earned the silver medal after a 1-2 loss to Hockey Central Vic in the gold medal match. Each team voted on awards: Women’s Open: • Players' Player: Maddie Spanno • Coaches' Award: Sam Giorlando • Coach: James Paley • Team Manager: Laura and Corey Harrison Men’s Open: • Players' Player: Lincoln Westerland • Coaches' Award: Jordan Williamson • Coaches: Aidan Goode, Jason Harris, James Paley • Team Manager: Laura and Corey Harrison Women’s Masters: • Players' Player: Mari Fenton • Coaches' Award: Carly Pearse • Coach: Marcus Williamson • Team Manager: Molly Meadows Men’s Masters: • Players' Player: Tyson Chaplin • Coaches' Award: Neale Barkell • Coach: James Paley • Team Manager: Molly Meadows • Best Off Ground: Trinity Cooper and Aidan Goode (recognized for stories and commitment outside of hockey). Umpires: • Bridie Casey • Sam Giorlando • Caleb Baldock It was gratifying to see Bridie and Sam, our umpires, awarded gold medal matches. A heartfelt thank you goes to all coaches, team managers, and sponsors for making this weekend possible and to the players giving their all for 3 days of fantastic hockey.

Round 9 “Maddi’s Round” Charlton vs Sea Lake Netball 14 & Under A Charlton 3 def by Sea Lake Nandaly 33 Loveland Electrical Best: Marley McGurk, REX Cinema Coaches: Stella Nicolson, Ladies Auxiliary Coaches: Rosie Fitzpatrick

17 & Under A Charlton 26 def Sea Lake Nandaly 20 Steel’s Butchers Best: Taylah Boyle, REX Cinema Coaches: Annie Olive, Ladies Auxiliary Coaches: Anika Holmes-Brown, HolmesBrown Window and Floor Covering “Have a Crack”: Maggie Riley

Above: Men’s masters. Back row: David Tong, James Paley (coach), Greg Walsh, Stuart McLeary, Mark Thornett, Dave Reynolds, Ken Rowe, Corey Harrison, Steve Giorlando. Front: Peter Knights, Neal Barkell Tyson Chaplin, Michael Barkell, Brent Barber.

C Grade Charlton 28 def by Sea Lake Nandaly 68

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B Grade Charlton 30 def by Sea Lake Nandaly 44 Vale of Avoca Best: Tessa Sexton, Charlton IGA Coaches: Rebecca Sexton

A Grade Charlton 57 def Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 39 Teys Charlton Feedlot Best: Chloe Walsh, Walsh Motors Coaches: Kiarra Perry Special Award Tessa Demaria Heenan’s Newsagency “Lucky Volunteer of the Day” Jacinta Holmes-Brown

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Wedderburn vs Donald footy Reserves The Redbacks made a promising start against the Royal Blues and led at quarter time. Goals hard to find. Both teams with five scoring shots, the Redbacks scored the only goal. The Donald boys were off target and their 3 goals 12 behinds at half time was a good indicator. A scoreless second term did not help the Redbacks cause and it wasn’t until the final quarter when ever reliable ruckman Matt Lockhart breathed life into the contest. He rammed home three quick goals which promptly doubled the Redbacks score. Donald had a comfortable win with the Redbacks always competing but lacking a little polish to finish off some handy work at times. Robbie Tonkin on a half back flank continues to show the benefits of a strict and well structured training programme. Another big performance as he led the way with determined and aggressive attack on the footy. Sam Carroll at full back produced his best form for the year. Matt L ockhart rucked well all day and capped his efforts with goals as mentioned earlier. Maikia Punguika in

defence gets better every game and is turning in consistent performance. Levi Sims found the footy plenty of times in a sound effort and Heath Lock in his first game for the Redbacks for a while showed good touch and will be keen to pull on the Red and Black jumper again and again. Donald were best ser ved by Eddie Landwehr, George and Patrick Morgan, Kalon Green, Dion Hawkes and Lachlan Clark.

Under 17s The Redbacks were under the pump from the outset, against a skilled Donald outfit which hit the scoreboard early and continued to build a goal tally which reached eleven at half time. Despite a one sided score line the Redbacks battled the odds from go to whoa and gave everything they had to be competitive at all contests. Will Huismann with a game already under his belt in the 14s scored half the Redback goals and Liam Budge the other. Tyson Blair at full back, getting better by the week, defended stoutly and repelled many Donald forward thrusts. Jye Dingfelder in the centre and Liam Budge in the ruck were up for the contest and worked hard all day. Blaz Cramp after a

North Central Netball Association results

- Contributed big game in the 14s repeated the dose for a second time and Lannon Sellick came under notice in his second game.

Under14s The Redbacks took the Royal Blues by surprise and put an early goal on the board. Their preparedness to put their bodies in at the contest forced the Donald boys to work hard to overcome opponents who were prepared to contest everything. As the Royal Blues settled and gained control in key positions goals were scored and they went on to lead by five goals at half time. A six goal to one second half saw Donald record a comfortable win. The Redbacks endeavour at the contest whilst not showing on the scoreboard left the Royal Blues aware that they had overcome spirited opposition. Blaz Cramp on ball led the way for the Redbacks with Luke Martin and Zane Polkinghorne solid in defence, offering good support. Archie Polkinghorne and Nate Turnbull on the wings also featured in good passages of play. Donald were best served by Jack Reilly, Noah Michael, Emmett Geddes, and Laikyn Holland in an even side.

Above: Saints’ Sophie Male makes an amazing stick save during a stroke taken by Boort's Lucy Malone - Photo Tara Lowe.

St. Arnaud hockey played Boort SATURDAY, we travelled up to Boort to celebrate the memory of Maddie Fitzpatrick and those lost to cancer in our communities - wearing purple/mauve and Maddie's favourite colour green. - Contributed It was a good day out for the Saints. Minkey 2 Games: Weirs Supa IGA - Faith Brooke, Alice Batters, Graeme Male Real Estate - Georgie MacTaggart, MCL L egal - Hugh Green, Chad Polkinghorne, PhysioBiz - Leo Kay. U12': 14 - 0 Lots of passing and teamwork as seen by the many goal scorers in this game! Six2Six - Zacklin Hutchinson, Parkview - Sam Greenaway, JPX Betty Batters Goals: Ned Ezard (3), Sam Greenaway (3), Finn Evans (2), Isaac Johns, Patrick Zsigmond, Zacklin Hutchinson, Chad Polkinghorne, Lewis Lowe, Betty Batters Underage: 6-1 Lots of persistence for the Saints on the long Boort field to seal the win.

The Shire Cafe - Betty Batters, JPX - Finn Wilson, Six2Six - Lewis Lowe Goals: Austin Lowe (4), Lewis Lowe, Finn Wilson Women: 2 - 1 Two Stokes against the Saints saw Sophie Male make an amazing stick save to keep the Saints in the lead, there was lots of defensive work and taking the opportunities at the goals. Royal Hotel St. Arnaud - Sophie Male, PhysioBiz - Chloe Cook, Country Kitchen - Erin Haynes Goals: Kate Gifford, Brylea Knight Men: 1-4 Saints were strong and worked their way into the attacking D, the score didn't reflect the determination of the game. Royal Hotel St. Arnaud - Ben Batters, PhyisoBiz - Chris Chaplin, Country Kitchen - Luke Batters Goals: Edward Parry

The 2024 Inter- Hotels’ Pool Competition ROUND Seven of the Inter–Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday 12th June with some very close games at all venues. The highlight of matches was between the Farmers Two and the Royal Two where, af ter a ver y even contest, the Farmers had their first win of the season 7 games to 6. Well done Alayne Cunningham lost to Dillon Baldock 1-2 Logan Hines defeated Simon Elliott 2-0 Ruby Smith lost to Nick Birthisel 1-2 Bianca Cannon defeated To b y Pickthall 2-1 With the doubles shared Farmers Two won 7 games 6 Another close game between ladder leaders Royal one and the Sporting Club and the result being the Royal winning 7 games to 6. Mitch Phillips defeated Jessie Cook 2-1 Sam Postlethwaite defeated Dayle Pitt 2-1 Tom Watts lost to

Reg Nazifouski 0-2 Trevor Postlethwaite defeated Joel Nevill 2-1 The doubles were shared. The RSL boys travelled to the Pub in the Scrub and after another tight game Logan defeated the RSL team 7 games to 4. Eddy Swanton lost to Ned Gorrie 0-2 Ke i t h Tu r n e r defeated Jack Ryan 20 Jason McNaulty defeated Zack Weir 2-0 Scott To r n e y defeated Pe t e r Anderson 2-1 With the doubles shared Logan won 7 games to 4 The final game of the round was between Country Club 1 and Farmers Arms 1. At the end of the singles the score was 5 all but the Farmers went on and won both doubles and win the game 7 games to 5 Paul Mullins lost to

- by Caterpillar Leigh Watkins 1-2 Tr o y Shields defeated Hayden Perry 2-0 Des Moulday defeated Neil Robinson 2-1 J a c o b Va n r e n a n lost to Geoff Watts 0-2

Above: Jayde Abbott wins the ball from strong defence of Boort's' Bridie Casey and Jen Bibby in the background making a lead for Jayde.

HRV Seminars in July HARNESS Racing Victoria haven’t programmed race meetings on consecutive Mondays in July to allow participants to participate in the Sleep and Fatigue Seminars to be held in Bendigo and Ballarat. HRV are urging all harness racing participants to register for either the 6.30 or 8.30pm session in Bendigo on July 8 or Ballarat on July 15. The sessions will be conducted by Dr Paula Mitchell, BSc (Hons), PhD, MAPS from Fatigue Management and Sleep Solutions Australia, and will cover a range of topics.

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They include: • Introduction to fatigue – definition, causes, effects and signs • Driver fatigue • The science of sleep and the body clock • Tips to promote alertness – smart napping, smart caffeine use, smart eating • The SleepReady '10 Steps to Better Sleep'

Dr Mitchell is a registered psychologist with over 25 years’ experience specialising in sleep, fatigue and shift work. Those that can't m a ke t h e t r e k t o either venue can watch the sessions online. The training is free and available for all harness racing participants, but everyone

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interested will need to register by using the link on the HRV website. To n i g h t r a c i n g returns to Swan Hill with three Charlton trained horses in race 1 and many others from down south spattered throughout the night.

14 & Under A: Wycheproof Narraport 8 Nullawil 15 Charlton 3 Sea Lake Nandaly 33 Wedderburn 3 Donald 33 Boort 19 St Arnaud 15 14 & Under B: Wedderburn 5 Donald 14 Boort 0 St Arnaud 18 17 & Under A: Wycheproof Narraport 20 Nullawil 42 Wedderburn Redbacks 34 Donald 30 Boort 19 St Arnaud 30 Charlton 26 Sea Lake Nandaly 20 A Grade: Wedderburn 51 Donald 39 Charlton 57 Sea Lake Nandaly 39 Wycheproof Narraport 33 Nullawil 50 Boort 57 St. Arnaud 31 B Grade: Charlton 30 Sea Lake Nandaly 44 Wedderburn 70 Donald 44 Wycheproof Narraport 13 Nullawil 66 Boort 70 St. Arnaud 34 C Grade: Charlton 28 Sea Lake Nandaly 68 Wedderburn 53 Donald 20 Wycheproof Narraport 5 Nullawil 56 Boort 60 St. Arnaud 28 C Reserve: Wycheproof Narraport 27 Nullawil 37 Ladders pts Under 14 A Donald 32 Birchip-Watchem 28 Sea Lake Nandaly 24 Boort 16 St. Arnaud 16 Nullawil 16 Wyche-Narraport 8 Charlton 4 Wedderburn 0 Under 14B Birchip-Watchem 20 St. Arnaud 16 Donald 8 Wedderburn 8 Boort 8 Sea Lake Nandaly 0 17 Under A Birchip-Watchem 32 Nullawil 28 St. Arnaud 24 Wyche-Narraport 16 Charlton 16 Sea Lake Nandaly 8 Wedderburn 8 Donald 8 Boort 4 A Grade Boort 26 Nullawil 24 Wedderburn 22 Birchip-Watchem 20 Charlton 16 Sea Lake Nandaly 16 Donald 12 Wyche-Narraport 8 St. Arnaud 0 B Grade Wedderburn 32 Birchip-Watchem 26 Nullawil 20 Sea Lake Nandaly 20 Donald 0 Boort 16 Charlton 8 St. Arnaud 0 Wyche-Narraport 0 C Grade Nullawil 28 Birchip-Watchem 24 Wedderburn 24 Boort 20 Sea Lake Nandaly 20 St. Arnaud 12 Donald 8 Charlton 0

Milestone day celebrated by Saints SAINTS presented opportunity to bounce back, after disappointing day out at Boort.

Last Sunday's Winter Bowls winners Terry McSwain (left) and David Peak.

Sun shines on bowlers LAST Sunday 15 bowlers enjoyed bright sunny but cool conditions at the St. Arnaud Bowling - Contributed Club’s Winter Bowls. Numbers were down due to the annual event at Coomealla, supported strongly by St.Arnaud bowlers. The 3 pairs and 3 triples, played two games of 10 ends and there was only one 2-game winning team, Terry McSwain and David Peak, winning the 2 games by 5 and 6 shots. Runners-up, with a win and a draw, were Tom Amos and John Prendergast. The next Winter Bowls will be held at the St. Arnaud Bowling Club on Sunday July 7th.

Smaller field for St. Arnaud Wednesday Golf THE field was a little smaller compared to previous weeks for an Ambose event at St. Arnaud Ladies Golf last Wednesday. The winners were Alison Fahey, Sharyn Erwin and Rhonda Pole with Brenda Proctor, Chris Batters and Marg McRae runners-up. Nearest the pin Weirs 6th winner was Brenda Proctor and Rhonda Pole had the longest putt on the St. Arnaud Physio 18th Hole.

It was a day the Saints would rather forget up at the Northern Oasis, as Boort go “Four-Nil” It was however, a day of milestones, with a number of Saints bringing up significant events. Congratulations to Hamish Darby (Senior Debut), Zach Notting (50 senior), Jake Male (50 club), and also to Fr a n k i e Donald, Chase Zander, Tom Scarce, and Talan Berr yman who all jumped in for their first games of open aged football. This week presents an opportunity for the Saints to bounce back in all four grades, as they head across to D o n a l d s o n Pa r k , Wedderburn.

Awards were given as follows. Under 14s: Lewis Lowe (Banavie), Finn

St. Arnaud Indoor Bowls Triples Championships ON Tuesday 11th June 2024, four teams played off in the Triples Championships. Each team playing, three games of 14 ends. Teams were randomly picked and when the draw was done, play began. Going into the third game was crucial as it depended on this game who the champions would be. Coming out on top, winning all three games, the Triples Champions for 2024 are Beate Wacker, Bill Deanshaw and Kaye Smith.

- Contributed Tuesday 4th June Four teams of three bowlers played three games of six ends this week. The team winning all three games for the day with 42 points were Malcolm Campbell, Win Battersby and Mitch Horwill. The first game they won seven to four with three ends, the second game eight to four with five ends and the third game they just got home winning by one point with four ends.

E v a n’ s (Uniting Church), Sami Weir ( Pa r k v i e w ) , N o a h Hando (Canteen), Spencer Kay (Sonya’s Hair Directors), Isaac Johns (Croplands), S a m i We i r ( M C L Legal) Under 17s: Chase Zander (J&B Beggs), Sean Bridgeman (Croplands), Talan Berryman (Uniting Church), Bob Donald ( Pa r k v i e w ) , Ben Greenaway (Canteen), Finn Green (Sonya’s Hair Directors), Aidan Wi c k h a m (MCL Legal). Reserves: Chase Zander - Sprayer Spares Fr a n k i e Donald - Douglas Hire To m S c a r c e - S t Arnaud Country Kitchen Ta l a n Berryman - Royal Hotel St Arnaud. Mark MacTaggart PhysioBiz Seniors: Harley Durward - Driscoll Douglas East Real Estate Owen Lowe North West Ag Daniel G i f f o r d - Fa r m e r s Arms Hotel Matthew Goode - St. Arnaud Sporting Club Hamish Darby - St. Arnaud Physiotherapy, play of the day. Congratulations to

Boort on the way they put the day together, in regards to “Maddi’s Round” - a touching moment of reflection. Next weekend, the Saints have their annual Goods and Services auction at the sporting club, which begins at 6:30 pm Keep an eye on the Saints socials, and in next weeks edition of the North Central News, for more information .

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Above: Left to right:- Beate Wacker (S), Bill Deanshaw and Kaye Smith.

St. Arnaud Country Club golf On Thursday 13th eight old farts competed in the usual Thursday morning golf where Arnold Bond carded an excellent score of twentyone points to take the chocolates from Heyden Heyme and David Lanyon on nineteen points. David Lanyon got nearest the pin on the sixth much to Chris Campbell’s disgust. On Saturday a small field of players had a stableford competition, on a course now showing a green tinge after Friday’s rain. Barry Batters in his first hit for the year and new theories on how to play the game came out in front with

- Contributed an excellent score of 41 points. Trevor McDonald was second after his cart breaking down and walking the remainder of the holes with 38 points. Trevor Stewart took out third place with 35 points. Nearest the pins were 6th Trevor Stewart, 8th Trevor Baldock, 10th Scott Wright and 18th Trevor McDonald. Trevor’s shot on the 18th hit the pin and nearly dropped in if you can believe the club house chatter. Next Saturday will be a par event with the second round of the men’s championship on Sunday.

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Above: At the match between Boort and St. Arnaud, all officals, players, coaches and supporters stopped for a minute’s silence during the afternoon.

Maddi’s Round

St. Arnaud Football Club

(No One Fights Alone) Everyone in the North Central Football League paid their respects on Saturday for Maddi’s Round. Officials, players, coaches and supporters joined to show their support to all those in their communities who have been impacted in any way by cancer, currently or in the past. Prior to the commencement of the seniors’ football, ‘A’ grade netball and ladies’ hockey matches, there was a minute’s silence at all grounds. (Maddi Fitzpatrick of Charlton lost her battle with cancer earlier this year aged 19).

First round of Charlton golf championships THE first round of the Charlton club championships was played on Sunday and a field of 21 golfers turned out full of hope and expectation. The recent rains are transforming the course into a more golf like appearance, but most players found the

changed conditions to be a difficult adjustment. The early leader in A grade is Troy Heenan with a score of 83 fol-

Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League results round 9 Seniors Avoca 8.2 50 Maldon 18.14 122 Campbells Creek 0.3 3 Lexton 21.16 142 Navarre 8.8 56 Carisbrook 11.7 73 Talbot 9.5 59 Dunolly 16.13 109 Maryborough 2.4 16 Natte Bealiba 24.14 158 Trentham 19.17 131 Newstead 9.9 63 Bye Harcourt Reserves Avoca 3.4 22 Maldon 15.10 100 Campbells Creek 1.0 6 Lexton 22.19 151 Navarre 3.5 23 Carisbrook 15.8 98 Talbot 11.12 78 Dunolly 9.5 59 Maryborough 2.2 14 Natte Bealiba 17.10 112 Trentham 9.3 57 Newstead 9.4 58 Bye Harcourt

- Contributed lowed by Kirk Boyle 86 and Matt McGurk further back on 88. In B Grade, Brendan Byrne leads with 87 from Ric Walklate 90 and Anthony Hargreaves 92. In C Grade, Benno Catherine with 88 has opened up an early break on Jamey Soulsby 93 and Jeff McLoughlan 98. The daily competition was won by Benno Catherine with a net 70. The ball handout down the line going to B. Byrne, R. Walklate, T. Heenan, J. Zagame, K. Boyle, T. McGurk, M. McGurk. Nearest the pin, 7th C. Olive, 14th J.Headon.

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AUCTION SATURDAY 29th June @ 6.30pm at St. Arnaud Sporting Club, A selection of items on offer. These and much more . . . ITEM

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