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Vinelander passenger train passes through but does not stop THE media blurb of the Vinelander, on its epic Slow Rail Journey, that passed through St. Arnaud on its way to Mildura last Friday said, ‘travel onboard the first standardised gauge passenger train to travel to Mildura, returning trains to the historic city.’

Above: The Vinelander, the first passenger train to pass St. Arnaud on the new standardized tracks, passes through the town on Friday morning. Left: ‘Onlookers’ await the express Vinelander.

The Vinelander made a quick passage through St. Arnaud when due to an unscheduled delay at Emu it became necessary to move from a slow rail journey to one that was considerably faster. Blink and you may have missed it. But some were out to catch a glimpse of the return of a passenger train to the tracks passing through St. Arnaud (although some had withdrawn to their cars, and some had withdrawn altogether, due to the cold wind whistling through the station).

The tour was booked as a 4 day tour of the Grampians and exploring the goldfields before heading north to the flat plains of the Mallee. This is the first tour to travel on the line since the line was standardized. Track closures to change the gauge, slow speed restrictions while new track formations were fully upgraded, COVID shutdowns and many other delays, have extended the delay for the Vinelander to at last wind its way to Mildura.

New Makers and Growers Market for St. Arnaud AFTER years in hibernation, the historic La Cochon Rose Hotel has reopen its doors to the public, by hosting the first of a monthly makers, growers and collectors market. The first market was held last Saturday and will be held on the second Saturday of each month between 10am and 2pm. At this first market, the ground floor and grounds housed makers and crafters and it is hoped that it will become host to artisans, growers, lost trades and local producers to showcase the diversity of creativity and talents in St. Arnaud and adjoining regions. Formerly the Victoria Inn, the hotel once provided a bustling haven and food for Cobb and Co Coach travellers. These days, La Cochon Rose is being lovingly restored, one room at a time.

Left: The former bar becomes a thriving cafe centre.

It is envisaged that a small intimate market in a cosy setting will grow into a bustling market and meeting place over the coming months, providing a welcoming hub where community can come together with makers, foodies, artisans, growers and collectors. Exciting plans are already underfoot for other events, including Christmas twilight markets throughout December. New stallholders are invited to apply for an indoor or outdoor space. You were able to wander through the old hotel and grab a chat, coffee and sausage whilst supporting amazing local talent. Market and accommodation enquiries via email: lacochonrosemotel@gmail.com or instagram: @starnaudmarket and @lacochonrosestarnaud

Above: Rooms were full of goodies from ‘the crafters’. Left: The old lane used by the Cobb and Co. horses to access the hotel grounds.

Editorial The tourism train. How do we get on it? In case our readers are not members of the Facebook hoardes or simply that you missed it, Northern Grampians Shire Council are extending the survey on the Local Area Action Plan. We wrote about this plan in a recent editorial and as well we complained about the lack of a three pronged approach to community engagement from the shire. Once again, we will complain about that, and the proof that our complaint is correct (that not sufficient is done to engage with community in a variety of ways) is that this survey is being extended. The major reason surveys are extended is because too few respondents have undertaken the survey. Once again it is on Facebook that we see that the survey has been extended, this time until 2nd July. G The spiel on the Action Plan is thus: “The Local Area Action Plan (LAAP) is to assist Northern Grampians Shire Council, industry, and community to strengthen Northern Grampians Shire’s visitor economy, further developing their visitor offering and, as a result, assist in building the resilience needed to mitigate economic vulnerability. We [NGSC] want to know if the LAAP reflects the way you want your town and region to develop in the future. If it does or doesn’t fit, we want to know why.” Building resilience is no problem for St. Arnaud; we are used to banging our heads; take for instance the Vinelander that ‘passed through’ St. Arnaud on Friday morning. (For information on the Vinelander check out the story in thisAedition). Our first reaction to the Vinelander was – why did it not stop at St. Arnaud? (it did after all stop in Donald). Once again, trying to get on F the tourism train is difficult. We are told that the folks from the Raillery Hub tried on ‘many occaE sions’ to have St. Arnaud included on the itinerary, alas to no avail. Can you image how delighted the passengers on the Vinelander would be to stop for say, morning tea, and a stroll around the current exhibition at the Raillery Hub. Even a break for the hour or so they were late on their itinerary timeline would have been sufficient to give a wow impact for our town as a tourism destination. The Vinelander managed to run through Avoca, where the passengers were about to explore with hotels, cafés, gift shops, galleries and collectables all housed in historic buildings dating back to the 1850s. Hmmm…what did Avoca do to get this treat? C By the way… Donald was also a stop. The literature saying that ‘Donald is a country town with Q a lively spirit. Situated on Lake Buloke and close C to several famous granite outcrops, the town is also known for the Lions' Train Park - a railfan heaven adjacent to the station.’ We have nothing against either Donald or Avoca, they are lovely towns in their own right, but why not St. Arnaud? There are other train tours to be carried out during this year (although this tour of the goldfields was definitely more appropriate for St. Arnaud) and do we rely on the good people from the Raillery Hub to lobby them on behalf of St. Arnaud to have a locomotive stop at our town, or do we hope that some greater being or organization such as the shire or the Grampians Tourism will do something in this regard. After all we have much to offer in this neck of the woods. If they want heritage buildings, we have it. If they want plenty of eateries, we have it. If they want, wineries, we have that too, south of St. Arnaud. If they want historic walks and historic precincts, we have that too. We must be able to fit in to at least one of these tours. But who is going to lobby on our behalf? Perhaps if both the above organisations stopped preparing so many documents and actually do the work, we may get somewhere.

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Brutal numbers tell a tale of regional roads Dear Editor, Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for regional Victorians, along comes another brutal set of numbers. Revelations this week that road and rail projects across the state have blown out by a staggering $12.7 billion since December are a sledgehammer blow. To drill deeper, the ballooning costs are costing Victorians an extra $83.6 million a day. Regional roads are crumbling and in a state of disrepair, yet big city projects like the North East Link continue to dish up dastardly numbers of excessive waste. The $12.7 billion in blowouts in the past six months is enough to fix half of the potholeriddled regional road network. Yet our roads remain in disarray, with the Qld Allan Labor 4217 Government slashing the road maintenance budget per cent 1 800 by 65275284 next financial year. The roads maintenance budget is 16 per cent lower than it was in 2020. As the blowouts continue, expect more popped tyres and damaged rims as the neglect hits home. In the recent State Budget, Labor allocated just $2 billion to regional Victorians of a $98 billion total spend on infrastructure and services. Teddon’t Whillier You need to be a mathematician to 10136 work out that’s only Peta about twoMandrakas per cent of the total spend. Why the staggering gulf, given regional Victoria provides 25 per cent of the state’s population? Labor can’t manage money and regional Victorians are paying the price. Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals

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WAAAF member lives a long life through war and peace MRS Maud Coates nee Groom who was born on 11th December 1916 and at the great age of 107 is still as bright as a button. She lived at home until a few years ago, when she moved into the Kara Court Nursing Home in St. Arnaud. Miss Maud Groom was raised on a small farm at West Pine near Penguin, which is between Burnie and Ulverstone on the north coast of Tasmania, and 131 km North West of Launceston. The family kept dairy cows and grew crops of potatoes and like many others at that time, left school age 14 years and helped on the farm. When she was 20 she got a job as a home help at Burnie and during her spare time attended secretarial classes, which resulted in a job at a solicitor’s office for two years before returning home. War was declared on 3rd September 1939 and the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force was formed in February 1941, as women were needed as wireless operators, telephonists, signallers, aeronautical inspectors, radar operators, and for meteorology, catering and clerical work. Maud’s sisters Nora

and Ruth joined the WAAAF and Maud joined up a short time later on 3rd March 1942, leaving their brother Fred to help their mother run the farm. Maud went to Hobart where she did a Rookie’s Course, learning service discipline and procedures before being sent to Melbourne for further training at the showgrounds in Ascot Vale. Maud clearly remembers how she and another WAAAF were unsure of how to catch a tram out to the showgrounds - yet another new experience. She also had to get used to sharing sleeping quarters with 300 ladies per barracks, with no doors on the toilets and hessian bags filled with straw on hard iron beds and only six foot of floor space each. In May 1943 Maud was transferred to Headquarters to help with RAAF Personnel files and later that year worked in the Pay

Above and Right: WAAAF member Maud Groom, later Coates, now 107 years old. Office and finally as a secretar y in the Canteen Service in Flinders street, Melbourne for two years. This was where Maud was on V-J Day, 15th August 1945, and she vividly remembers all the dancing in the street as paper was thrown out the windows in celebration. She said the Victory Parade down Burke Street was one of the most memorable experiences she ever witnessed. Maud was finally discharged as a

Corporal from the WAAAF on February 1946, having served for three years and eleven months. After the war Maud married George Coates and settled down to

life on the farm at Traynors L agoon where they raised three children. For many years she proudly marched in the Anzac Day parade in St. Arnuad and still takes a keen interest in any memorial services for ex service men and women. After all those years she can still stand to attention and demonstrate the correct way to salute. More than 27,000 women enlisted during the war and the WAAAF became the largest of the Women’s Auxiliary services. The WAAAF, WRANS, and AWAS were all disbanded by February 1947 after an amazing effort by the women of Australia. At age 107 it is believed Mrs Maud Coates nee Groom is the last remaining WAAAF.

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St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 6th – 12th June 1924 - by Heather Pritchard

Stuart Mill

King’s Birthday

Residents gathered to witness the Hon E G Bath M L C unveil a photo of Sgt William Young who died 10-11-

All businesses closed on Monday.

1916 in France from extensive burns received when ammunition in his gun pit caught fire. Also unveiled was the Stuart Mill WW1 Honor Book plus the box holding the Education Department Honor Book, which was sent to all schools.

Gift of Motor Car Commandant Smith in charge of the local Salvation Army has been given an Overland motor car by his brother Robert a retired auctioneer of Warracknabeal.

Hospital Report During May 42 patients were admitted, 49 discharged, 20 remaining and 2 deaths. Alterations are still not completed and the cook is struggling to prepare decent hot meals. New probationer Jean Harvey has transferred from Warracknabeal where she has done two years training.

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Deaths Mrs Sarah Hubbard, relict of Samuel

Hubbard of Burkes Flat died age 69 years leaving five daughters. Sarah came from England as a little girl and lived at Bealiba where she was buried. Miss Mar y McKinnon, the daughter of Alexander and Ann McKinnon of Beazleys Bridge died age 29 years and was buried at St. Arnaud Mr Robert Faulkner snr formerly of Banyena and then St. Arnaud died at his sonin-law W Pain’s home at Glenhuntly. He was age 85 and leaves a widow and nine children.

Skating Gent’s flag race and ladies’ hook and peg race, 12 players in each section, winners were not published.

Football St. Arnaud played Litchfield in the first game played at St. Arnaud this season. A large crowd gathered to see St. Arnaud players as winners of last year’s pennant, unfurled the premiership flag. Admission gents 1/6, ladies 1/-, gate £18-10-0. Scores- ¼ time St. Arnaud 2-3, Litchfield 0-2, ½ time St. Arnaud

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3-6, Litchfield 1-8, ¾ time St. Arnaud 5-12, Litchfield 1-9, final score St. Arnaud 6-12 Litchfield 6-12 [A Draw] Best players for St. Arnaud L Crone, F Bradshaw and J Cecini, and for Litchfield T Power, H McIntyre and P Cameron. Donald 7-9 defeated Watchem 7-1 and Birchip 5-11 defeated Cope Cope 2-10. In the Kara Kara Assoc, Swanwater beat Kooreh by 5 points and

Coonooer beat Emu by 16 points

Mechanic’s Institute The Fire Brigade held a successful ball in the hall with music by the Jazz Band and the reading room has been renovated and new books purchased.

Court Arthur Duxson and Joseph Cowen both fined 10/- for driving their cars on the wrong side of the road.

Sales Mr Chas Marchment sold to Mr A Scilini for £630, a 5-room W B house in Millett St, plus ½ acre with new stables at present let at 10/- per week. Mr R Harman wants to sell a 6-year-old pony, very quiet.

Rain One inch fell over four days.

St. Arnaud 60 Years Ago: June 1964 by Heather Pritchard

Engagement Mary Valda Forster and Bryan Thomas Meade.

Wedding Mar y Brenden Robbins and Michael Vincent Dillon.

Births Dawn and Sam Hodgson a daughter. Ann and Ian Wall a daughter Sue Maree. Joyce and Doug Grant a son Michael Douglas. Dorothy and Clive Preece a daughter Fleurette Kay. June and Graeme Griffith a daughter Susan June. Ann and Ken Knights twin girls. Marion and Neville Rickard a son Glen Neville.

21st Birthday Trevor Harvey

Deaths Mrs Louisa Mossop age 82. Mr John Cameron age 79. Mrs Annie Ward age 43.

Mr Matt Appleby age 63. Mrs Arthur Duxson. Mrs Mary Trollope. Mr Frederick Baldwin. Mr Ernest Stahl age 84. Mrs Gertrude Munro. Mr Bob Marshall age 62 Mr William Bicknell age 71 Snr Constable Ted Barrance died at sea, when travelling to England to visit his

mother. He has been in charge of the St. Arnaud Police Station for the past four years and leaves a widow Judy and two sons Paul and Steven. He was buried in England in the family plot.

Business closes The St. Arnaud Dispensary closes after 52 years, having started in May 1912.

Dignity for men: Incontinence bins in public male toilets THE Minister for Health has been asked by the Member for Western Victoria, Bev McArthur to support the campaign to install incontinence bins in public male toilets. There are over 1.3 million Australian boys and men who live with incontinence, but for those who use incontinence products, there are few if any places to dispose of them swiftly and sanitarily. In Parliament, Mrs

McArthur asked the Minister if she will afford them dignity in public bathrooms by supporting the installation of disposal bins for incontinence products in male public toilets. The Minister has 14 days to respond.

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Charlton 100 Years Ago: 7th – 11th June 1924 by Charlton Golden Grains Museum

Electrical Powerhouse Messrs Challen and Clark, Charlton, were the successful tenderers for the erection of the electrical power house at Quambatook. The powerhouse will be a structure of wood and iron. While it will be possible to have a good deal of the hardwood required to be sent direct from Melbourne to Quambatook, much of the small material, and all their plant, is to be carted from Charlton to the scene

of operations. The price, including a 2-feet addition, is £238 15/. Messrs Challen and Clark have also been engaged to put in the concrete flooring to form the bed for the machinery. The whole of the work will be carried out under the supervision of Mr A. C. Bertoli, manager of the Charlton Electric Light and Power Co.

C. of E. Euchre and Dance An enjoyable evening was spent in

the Victoria Hall when the second fortnightly euchre party and dance were held. There were between 30 and 40 couples on the floor for the dance. At euchre the ladies’ prize (a box of stationery) was won by Mrs A. C. Bertoli; while the first award for the gentlemen (a pair of silk socks), was won by Mr Con Fanning. The secret table ladies’ award (a dainty cake of toilet soap), was captured by Mrs J. T. Dwyer; while the gentlemen’s reward (a pair of braces), went to Mr Hillman. Then it was “on with

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the dance” to the perfect music supplied by the Charlton Jazz Trio. The excellent supper was provided by the ladies of the congregation.

Cookery Centre Having decided to proceed with the erection of a cookery room, the Education Department has apparently resolved to do it in style. It will consist of a dining-room, a cookery room, a dressing room, and a scullery. It will be fitted with three fine IXL stoves of the 3-feet type. The building will be erected in the

Above: 1920s Gun Club school-grounds. The tender of Mr C. O. Rowlands (£684 14/6) for the work has been accepted.

With the Gun The King’s Birthday Shoot was a successful occasion, financially and otherwise, in spite of the fact that the light was difficult all day. Visiting shooters were present from Wycheproof, Boort and Laen. In the morning, when sparrow sweepstakes were contested, the birds flew fast from the traps, and the wind carried them up. After the sparrows, in a bad light, it must have been joyful for the shooters when the pigeons came along. As one man put it, “the pigeons must have looked like blessed emus.” The starlings were not on the card, on account of the gloomy conditions. The results for the 1st sweep were as follows:- Sparrows (5/-) – R. H. Klunder, J. O’Donell, and M. Nolan divided. Pigeons (£1) – W. Biddlestone, W. Bertoli, I. A. O’Donnell, J. O’Donnell, and R. H. Klunder divided.

Glenloth The attendance at Hospital Sunday this year was not so large as usual. Owing to the present being a busy time for farmers, it is anticipated that more donations will be forthcoming. After speeches a collection was taken up and the amount totalled £20 10/. A splendid musical programme was rendered by the Wycheproof Band then the visitors were entertained at afternoon tea in the Memorial Hall by the ladies.

Marmal Trophy Day Wednesday morning’s weather chart more than hinted at a postponement of the Charlton Golf Club’s second big event of the season, namely, the matches for the

Marmal Trophies. But everyone was keen to “face the barrier.” Fortunately, however, Old Sol showed his cheery visage in the afternoon. In pre-war days, the Marmal Golf Club held an annual tournament on their own links. When hostilities broke out, sport was relegated to the background and the Marmal Golf Club has not re-formed so a number of the old members have joined forces with Charlton. Messrs P. Rogan, J. McGrath, D. O’Meara, F. J. Edwards, and C. G. Coote kindly donate the Club five guineas each year. The winner of the gentlemen’s section was Mr J. McGrath, and of the ladies’ section Miss D. Ruse.

Charlton Conquer The senior football season opened with one of the cleanest, most sportsmanlike games the heart of man (or woman) could desire. The Charlton Football Reserve is a traditionally unhappy hunting ground for Narraport, and on Saturday they met their usual fate. Outstanding features in Charlton’s display were the brilliant roving of Bill Soding; the clean marking and clever work of H. Soding, and the strength of the defence in which J. Windsor’s long kicking was a tower of strength. Charlton’s system is different from Narraport’s, the former play handball, the latter play passes. Mick Fitzpatrick was captain for the first time and he did it well. Ben Dullard kicked 3 goals. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)

Police Report

St. Arnaud E-Scooters Police are urging the public to keep safe and adhere to the conditions of riding an e-Scooter in Victoria. Penalties apply for anyone found in breach of conditions. E-scooters must not be ridden by any person under 16 years of age E-scooters can only be ridden on roads that have a speed limit of 60 km/h or less Privately owned escooters are permitted to be ridden on any roads in Victoria with a speed limit of 60km/h or less, providing the device has a maximum speed capability of 25km/h E-scooters must not be ridden at a speed exceeding 20km/h. E-scooters must not be ridden on footpaths. Riders must wear a helmet. Mobile phones are not permitted to be used on e-scooters. E-scooters must not carry more than one person. Riders must not consume alcohol while riding an e-scooter. The prescribed con-

centration of alcohol for an e-scooter rider is 0.05 regardless of the status or conditions on any motor vehicle licence and irrespective of the age of the rider. For full informat i o n please visit: https://www.police.vic.g ov.au/electric-poweredscooters-e-scooters

Graffiti Police are asking for assistance in identifying offenders in relation to marking graffiti on a VicRoads roadsign committed on two separate occasions in Marnoo. On 13th October, 2023, an unknown person has painted vulgar language on a speed sign located on Daws Bridge Road, Marnoo. On 28th May, 2024, an unknown person has painted vulgar language on a speed sign located on Daws Bridge Road, Marnoo. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at w w w. c r i m e s t o p persvic.com.au

Stawell Wildlife Warriors Last week, Stawell Police Station assisted in the rescue of a little joey, who unfortunately had lost its mother. The joey was handed over to wildlife carers where it will be nursed before being returned to the wild. Police would like to remind the community, that as these animals are wild, some

can be dangerous when injured or stressed. This includes larger animals and their young such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats or koalas, but also fruit bats (flyingfoxes), snakes and birds of prey. These animals should only be handled by an experienced rescuer or wildlife carer to avoid injury to you or further stress and injur y to the animal.

If it is safe for you to do so, please consider taking the animal directly to your nearest veterinary clinic for assessment. Vets will not charge to see native wildlife. Use a towel or blanket to cover the animal, pick it up gently and firmly, and place it into a well-ventilated box for transport. Please keep the animal warm, dark and in a quiet environment. Do not transport the animal in the boot of

your car or attempt to give any food/water. If you are able to do so, please stay with the animal and keep an eye on it from a short distance away while you wait for a volunteer to arrive. Please visit: https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/ for more information or you can call the Wildlife Victoria Emergency Response Service 03 8400 7300.

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In The Paddock Winter crop planting up but production to hang on La Nina AUSTRALIA’S farmers are expected to plant 23.55 million hectares to winter crops this year, which is up more than three per cent on 2023, despite a mixed start to the season across the country, Rabobank says in its 2024/25 Australian Winter Crop Outlook. The specialist agribusiness bank says the increase in planting is driven by a positive outlook for New South Wales and Queensland and overall better margins year-on-year. However, while overall planting is projected to be up, total Australian production of grains and oilseeds for 2024/25 will be very much contingent on the expected onset of a late-season La Niña weather pattern in the second half of the year, according to report author, RaboResearch analyst Vitor Pistoia. “It’s currently a ‘tale of two coasts’, at least for the season’s start,” he said, “with strong early sowing in the east, but a dry start in the west.” The bank expects total crop production to be near average for the 2024/25 winter season

on the back of the forecast La Niña and the dry start in the west as well as parts of South Australia and Victoria. “Assuming a tough start for Western Australia, South Australia and western Victoria, with a mid-tolate season recovery following better rainfall due to La Niña, we forecast overall production for winter crops will reach 46.3 million tonnes,” Mr Pistoia said.

Planting: ‘Wheat surges’ This year’s winter crop planting, representing a 3.6% increase on 2023/24 though down 1.8 per cent on the five-year average, will favour wheat, with area planted to wheat forecast by Rabobank to surge 7.7% (961,000 hectares) higher than

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last year to 13.48 million hectares. Canola, however, is set to lose ground, projected to shrink 12.7% (450,000 hectares) to 3.11 million hectares, due to dry conditions in Western Australia and South Australia as well as potential lower gross margins compared with previous seasons. This would see wheat acreage at 6.9% above the five-year average and canola still at 5.1% above its fiveyear average despite the acreage decline. Barley will likely take second place in the expansion this year, the report said, with an estimated 5.1% (210,000 hectare) rise on last year’s planting to 4.33 million hectares. This, however, would be 10.3 per cent below the five-year average.

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has recorded an overall increase this week, for the second consecutive selling series. Fremantle had a non-sale week in this series, and the national offering dropped sharply as a result. There were originally 28,010 bales on offer, but after 4.0% was withdrawn prior to sale, there was just 26,897 bales remaining available to the trade. This was easily the smallest sale of the 2023/24 selling season and the smallest sale since September 2020. This small offering attracted strong buyer interest from the outset. Once again, the strongest demand was in higher yielding wool, particularly lots possessing favourable additional measurement results, but due to the limited selection, all wool regardless of specifications generally sold at levels higher than in the previous series.

By the end of the week, in the merino fleece the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) had risen by between 1 and 37 cents. The crossbred sector also had a solid week with all MPGs closing at higher levels. For the second week in a row the 26.0-micron MPG in the South was the strongest performer, adding a further 26 cents to the 22 cents added last week, meaning a 48-cent two-week increase, a rise of 9.3%. The skirtings tracked a similar path to the fleece and the oddments also closed higher. The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) added 15 cents for the series, closing at 1,152 cents. The EMI has now risen for four consecutive selling days and has not posted a

National Offering Centre North South Total

Week 49 49

Days 4, 5 June 4, 5 June

Offering 11,322 15,575 26,897

Future Offerings Week

12, 13 June

Source - AWEX

33,814

negative result in five. The EMI has added 22 cents across this run, an improvement of 1.9%. Fremantle returns to the selling program next week, bolstering the national offering. There are currently 33,814 bales expected be offered in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle. Sales will be held on Wednesday and Thursday to accommodate a Public Holiday Monday in the Eastern centres.

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Above: RaboResearch analyst Vitor Pistoia. - PHOTO: Rabobank. “Oats will likely show a minimal uptick of 12,000 hectares to a total of 0.7 million hectares, while planting intentions for pulses suggest acreage growth of 5.2% year-onyear to 1.93 million hectares,” Mr Pistoia said.

Production For 2024/25 grain and oilseeds production, the bank’s ‘base case’ total winter crop forecast of 46.3 million tonnes comprises 27.4 million tonnes of wheat (projected to be up 5.7% on the previous year). Rabobank said barley production is forecast to come in at 10.0 million tonnes (down 7.2% on last year), while canola volumes are projected to be down 11.4% to 5.0 million tonnes. Oats and pulses were also expected to “lose tonnage” this year, according to the report – oat production forecast to drop 6.1% on the previous season to 0.96 million tonnes and pulses down 10.8% to 2.8 million tonnes. Mr Pistoia said the “skewed trend away from other crops” reflected the significant expansion projected for wheat area planting this season. In Victoria, planted

area is forecast to remain steady at 3.541 million hectares – albeit down marginally (by 0.1%) on the previous season. This, however, would still represent the second biggest winter area ever cropped in the state, Mr Pistoia said, and just 1.4% under the 2020/21 record.

Price outlook Grain prices are likely to ‘hold firm’ in the year ahead, the Rabobank outlook says. The 2024/25 season is likely to mark the fifth consecutive season of dwindling global ending stocks for wheat, Mr Pistoia said. “Dry weather and frost in the Black Sea region has tilted the supply and demand balance for wheat towards a positive price cycle.” Rabobank forecasts APW (Australian Premium White) port prices for wheat to range between AUD 360 and AUD 390 per tonne by the harvest time, to be adjusted by global weather impacts on wheat production. This would be eight to 12% less than prices on December 1, 2023, Mr Pistoia said. For barley, prices are likely to be sustained by improved

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cattle prices and red meat export opportunities. The report says prices during harvest time for feed barley are on track to be in the AUD 350 to AUD 370 per tonne range for east coast ports. Australia’s malt barley premiums remain the weakest of all the major barley exports, the report says, due to sof t demand from maltsters in Australia’s key South-East Asian export markets. “Therefore barley industry drivers are currently heavily entwined in the feed market and the livestock sector’s future,” Mr Pistoia said. For canola, the reduction in Australian supply should boost prices, with global ending stocks poised to decline year on year. “This means Australian non-GM canola port prices could range between AUD 680 and AUD 720 per tonne at the next harvest, with Western Australia figuring in the top range due to its

comparatively shorter transit time to SouthEast Asia and Europe,” Mr Pistoia said.

Exports Based on the bank’s ‘base case’ production forecast, and not including carryover stocks from previous seasons, Australia is expected to export 19.8 million tonnes of wheat, 3.9 million tonnes of barley and 3.6 million tonnes of canola from the 2024/25 winter crop harvest. Current higher freight rates for exports, due, in large part, to the ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea “shattering” global trade routes, have potential to ease by the end of the year, Mr Pistoia said. “All else being equal, by the end of the year, freight rates have room to become a little softer as risk premiums fade,” he said. “Unfortunately though, trade wars, tariffs and sanctions are key topics for 2024, so volatility is almost certain.”

New inquiry into ending Live Sheep Export Bill THE House Standing Committee on Agriculture has commenced an inquiry into the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024, which will end the live sheep export trade by sea from 1st May 2028. Committee Chair, Ms Meryl Swanson MP, said that the Bill fulfils the Government’s election promise to end the live export of sheep while providing time and funding for industry to adjust to the end of the trade. The Committee will examine the provisions of the Bill and its application to the live sheep export trade, especially in Western Australia. This includes the end of live sheep exports by sea and authority for Commonwealth spending to assist sheep farmers, businesses and communities to prepare and adapt. The Committee will hold two public hearings for the inquiry in Canberra on 12th June 2024 and in Muresk, Western Australia on 14th June 2024. “There are a range of views on this issue. “The Committee is looking forward to

meeting and talking with stakeholders in Western Australia,” Ms Swanson said. “The public hearing in Muresk will provide an opportunity for the Committee to meet those most affected. “Anyone who would like to share their views on the Bill can engage with the Committee in a number of ways including by making a written submission, or attending a public hearing where the Committee plans to hold a community statements session.” Stakeholders are encouraged to contact the secretariat as soon as possible to register your interest. Submissions to the inquiry will be open until 11th June 2024. Further information about this inquiry, including how to make a submission can be found on the Committee’s website.

Who is interested in Building the tools to connect mountain biking? Men's Sheds across Victoria ST. ARNAUD residents interested in mountain biking are encouraged to come along to a meeting to formalise the St. Arnaud Mountain Bike Club to be held on Monday 8th July 2024 at 7.30pm at the St. Arnaud Community Meeting Room. After two informal get-togethers this year, the unofficial St. Arnaud Mountain Bike Club have applied for funding under the auspice of the St. Arnaud Lions Club to have a trail building company prepare a concept design for a bike track in the Lord Nelson Park Precinct and a Masterplan created for walking and bike trails around the St. Arnaud area. At a total cost of approximately $100,000 for the plans, the Club has been successful in obtaining $19,000 from Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud to meet a 1:4 contribution criteria to apply for a larger grant to meet the budget through Regional Development Victoria’s Enabling Tourism Fund. Spokesperson for the club Jackie

Peacock said the club was grateful for Community Bank’s contribution to enable them to apply for the larger grant and the St Arnaud Lion’s Club support in allowing the club to apply under their banner. “The Community Bank jumped in at the last minute to help, and if not for them being able to support St. Arnaud for community projects like this, we wouldn’t have been able to apply at all” Jackie says the club sees the opportunity

for tourism in St. Arnaud with the beautiful bushland surrounding the town, but utilising it in a more sustainable way. “There’s plenty of tracks in the bush already, but by getting a professional trail building company to help research, plan and make sure the tracks are made properly, we reduce the impact on the bushland, locals can enjoy professionally-made, sustainable tracks and we can promote the town for popular nature based experiences like bushwalking and mountain biking. “The grant will only give us plans on paper at this stage, but we have Northern Grampians Shire, Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism, St. Arnaud Lions Club who have all provided letters of support, along with plenty of community interest, which gives us hope that this can become reality for St. Arnaud” Jackie said.

The Mountain Bike Club will find out if they’ve been successful in obtaining the Enabling Tourism Fund’s grant in July and if successful, will start work on the concept design and masterplan before the end of the year to be completed by mid 2025. The plans will include situation analysis, stakeholder and community consultation and site investigations. The plans will enable the St. Arnaud Mountain Bike Club to apply for more funding to physically build the track and trails. If you are interested, please come along on Monday 8th July, 7.30pm at the St. Arnaud Community Meeting Room, 40 Napier Street. For more information please contact Jackie Peacock 0409 972 457 or follow the St. Arnaud Mountain Bike Club on Facebook for updates.

A new pilot project that aims to increase engagement between sheds across the state has been announced by Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence with $100,000 for the Victorian Men’s Shed Association to deliver the project, thereby boosting the sharing of knowledge and resources between men’s sheds, to improve their work to support their local communities. Ms Spence said that the pilot will look at how to make sure men’s sheds have the tools they need to forge connections right across the state. "Men’s sheds are an essential part of the social fabric of so many communities right across Victoria, providing an opportunity for men to connect and build friendships. I’m excited to see this pilot program roll out and begin connecting our diverse network of men’s sheds with each other.” The Victorian Men’s Shed Association will help design and plan how the project will be implemented. While the design of the pilot is still to be determined it may look at online and in-person components, activities like regular meetings, training and information sessions and the

development of new men’s sheds resources. Men’s sheds are run by volunteers who donate their valuable time to create a safe space for men who are at risk of social isolation, providing opportunities for them to be involved in community projects, learn new skills and build friendships. Activities for shedders are diverse and range from community projects such as making toys for local childcare groups to assisting with emergency responses and preparedness. Research shows the supportive nature of men’s sheds allow men to talk about health issues and seek support from their peers, improving health and wellbeing outcomes, particularly for older men. The funding will

support the work of thousands of volunteers who help run the more than 360 men’s sheds across the state. The pilot project is in addition to $1 million delivered annually to upgrade men’s sheds and support the work of the Victorian Men’s Shed Association. Recently grants of up to $100,000 to 28 men’s sheds have been awarded to help build new sheds and fund extensions and refurbishments.

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Rotary St. Arnaud celebrates 70 years of community service WITH Kara Kara Ward Councillor of the Northern Grampians Shire Council Cr. Eddy Ostarcevic and his wife Diane in attendance, Rotary Club of St. Arnaud celebrated 70 years at their Change-Over Dinner at the Shire Cafe on Tuesday 4th June 2024.

Above: Dick Bray is assisted by his wife Jean in the cutting of the 70th year celebratory cake.

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District Governor Ian McKay was also in attendance. Much to his surprise, Garry Brown was inducted as a Paul Harris Fellowship joining 10 others who have been given the honour during their time at Rotary Club of St. Arnaud. John Tonkin from the Rotary Club of Warracknabeal presented a framed congratulatory letter to the St. Arnaud Club. Rotar y Club of Warracknabeal was St. Arnaud’s Charter Club. John Dunstan the club’s Historian, spoke of the Rotary Club’s achievements over the 70 years with a past project being the Fithall family bridge over L exell Creek where a bridge was

built and a walking track to allow easy access to Ballarat Road for people walking in their leisure. In the write up on 9th June 2004 of the North Central News the following was written: ‘Speakers covered the history of the five decades from the start in 1954 when the membership fee was five pounds five shillings and cost of the weekly dinner was six shillings and sixpence. The first project was

the creation of the Lookout on ViewPoint. The aerodrome, was a major achievement with funds being raised from two air pageants, organized by Lee Blatchford (Lee and Mavis returned for the celebration). A life was saved by the use of the air ambulance soon after the aerodrome was built. Rotar y was the moving spirit behind a Caravan Park, the establishment of blood bank, in 1981, assisted with Murdoch House Residential Unit in 1983, and provided a cardiac monitor for the Hospital. Rotar y gave a memorable dinner in 1974 for Dr Geoffrey Murdoch, to honour

his 47 years medical service at St. Arnaud. Student exchange, youth projects, service by working bees on all manner of community work, fundraising are all part of Rotary service. A young Allen Postlethwaite won a Rotary scholarship and he later became a member and Rotary president as did a young apprentice, Alan Esmore. Ladies were admitted as members in 1995.’ Corresponding to the celebration of 50 years where the cake was cut by Bruce and Heather Sloane, this year at the 70th year celebration the cake was cut by Dick Bray and his wife Jean.

Above: Garry Brown accepts the framed congratulatory letter from John Tonkin from the Warracknabeal Rotary Club.

Above: Garry Brown (centre) is congratulated by Steven Holmes, Assistant Governor’s representative (left) and Ian McKay District Governor (right).

Great Dunny Hunt closes with World Continence Week AUSTRALIA’S much-loved Great Dunny Hunt is closing this Sunday 16th June, the start of World Continence Week. The much-loved Great Dunny Hunt is back and better than ever with the Continence Foundation of Australia calling all Australians to update the National Public Toilet Map website or app with new public toilet facility details they discover while out and about. With this year’s hunt running from Friday 29th March to Sunday 16th June, the start of World Continence Week, all Australians can update public toilet details including adding photos of public restrooms or adding details of what amenities they have as well as their access hours. With over five million Australians living with incontinence right now and with this number expected to grow to 6.5 million by 2030, it is more important than ever that information on public toilet facilities is kept up-to-date and relevant so that those affected by incontinence are confident and feel safe to go about their daily activities which most of the public take for granted. A recent survey of those living with incon-

tinence discovered 49% of respondents currently don’t feel comfortable embarking on long trips without knowing where the first toilet stop will be. By uploading a new toilet or updating the listing for an existing one and completing a short survey, people can go in the running to win one of three $500 EFTPOS vouchers. Sean Burford won the title of Australia’s Greatest Dunny Hunter in 2022 by entering over 130 dunnies on The National Public Toilet Map and he continues to add to the map. Sean says that the really rewarding aspect of the Great Dunny Hunt was discovering new locations in rural Australia. “Both toiletmap and other sources have some misplaced or out of date dunnies, so once I had a location I would research it to determine whether there was really a dunny there or not. “My first stops to validate a dunny were Google Maps and Bing Maps, which differ in freshness and resolution across Australia so

I used both. “I spent a fair bit of time in Google Street View checking the exact location and looking for accessibility ramps. “Council and government web sites were also great sources for checking the facilities, hours and access requirements for a dunny. “Web sites catering to travellers would often have photos or reviews with more information. “Caravaning sites can tell you whether there is a dump point for emptying caravan toilets at the site. “This turned each lat/long coordinate into a story about each place, whether it was the most scenic toilet in Australia or perhaps a prime example of why one state's toilets were better than those just across the border on the same highway. “It sounds like a fair bit of work, but once I was familiar with the various web sites it would take about 5 minutes to get a good feel for each spot.” Australians are encouraged to update the facilities on the National Public Toilet Map until Sunday 16th June, the start of World Continence Week, 2024.

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA at the Rex STRAP in for the ride as “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” rips across the screen at The Rex this coming weekend. The fifth installment in the “Mad Max” franchise, “Furiosa” is both a prequel and spin-off from the 2015 “Mad Max: Fury Road” movie character, “Imperator Furiosa” played by Charlize Theron. Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa) and Chris Hemsworth (Dementus) the story is another action-packed

evolution through the dystopian world created by Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller. Filmed in various locations across New South Wales, including Broken Hill and Silverton, Hay provided the backdrop for the big action sequence of the War Rig ambush - a marathon of filming which took 72 days, 40 cameras and 250 stunt people to create the movie’s mind-blowing spectacle. Other locations included Terrey Hills

Contributed North Sydney, the oceanside suburb of Kurnell and the Disney Studios in Sydney. Audience reviews have praised the intense action as warring vehicles stream across the wasteland in what becomes a high-octane thriller. So, gear up for 148 minutes of machine madness as the Mad Max road warriors start their engines for showdown number five! “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (Ma15+ 148 mins) screens on Saturday 15th June at 8pm, Sunday 16th June at 2pm and Tuesday 18th June at 8pm.

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Notice of Proposed Budget 2024-25 and Revised Council Plan 2021-25

At the Unscheduled Council Meeting held on

The Community Benefit Fund administered by Monday, 20 May 2024, Council resolved to the council on behalf of Neoen Australia, (owner given notice of the draft Budget 2024-25 in of Bulgana Green Power Hub) has $120,000 to accordance with section 94 of the Local contribute towards community-led projects and Government Act 2020. Council also resolved to amend its current Council Plan. programs. Not-for-profit groups and organisations can apply for up to $5,000 to implement a small project and up to $20,000 for To read and make a submission on the proposed draft Budget and Council Plan, visit a large project with a co-contribution.

council’s website at

To be eligible for the funding projects will need www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Have-Your-Say or to contribute to increasing health and well-being contact the Customer Service Team to arrange a copy. and environmental outcomes, enable First Nations-led initiatives, enhance arts and culture in the shire, provide advancements in education Any person wishing to make a submission on and training, support disaster relief efforts and the proposed Budget or Council Plan must do emergency services, and enable participation in so in writing. sporting and recreational opportunities. Any person wishing to be heard in support of To understand more about this funding their written submission must request this in opportunity check out the Bulgana Green Power their submission and will need to appear in Hub website page at https://bit.ly/4btn or attend person or by a person acting on their behalf an information session at: at the 24 June Council Meeting. All St Arnaud on Monday 17 June at 12pm and submissions will become a part of a 5.30 pm in the Community Room at the document available to the public. Town Hall. Stawell on Tuesday 18 June at 5.30pm and Submissions must be received by 4pm, Wednesday 19 June at 12.00pm at the Thursday 13 June 2024. Stawell Library. The information sessions will provide an Council will meet to consider submissions overview of the funding eligibility, criteria, and and the adoption of the proposed Budget and revised Council Plan at 12.30pm, Monday 24 expectations, grant writing tips, and an June 2024 in the Perry Room, St Arnaud Town opportunity for you to discuss your project Hall. ideas. To discuss any queries you may have contact Rachel Whittaker on 03 5358 0512 or by email at community@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Cyber Safety Sessions at Northern Grampians Libraries

Local Area Action Plan (LAAP) - Northern Grampians Libraries will be offering two ‘Staying safe online’ presentations with Survey Extended to Tuesday 2 Australia’s foremost expert in cyber safety, July 2024 Susan McLean. Northern Grampians Shire Council would like This event is open to all ages, all levels of to seek community feedback on the Draft digital experience, and ideal for those who Northern Grampians Shire Local Area Action are unsure about navigating the digital world Plan before the plan is endorsed by council. and what is safe. The Local Area Action Plan (LAAP) is to assist St Arnaud Library Thursday 13 June 2pm Northern Grampians Shire Council, industry, Phone 03 5495 2188 for bookings Stawell Library Thursday 13 June 7pm and community to strengthen Northern Phone 03 5358 1274 for bookings Grampians Shire’s visitor economy, further developing their visitor offering and, as a Expand Your Impact Sessions result, assist in building the resilience needed to mitigate economic vulnerability. We want The Expand Your Impact sessions is a to know if the LAAP reflects the way you want program designed to help people get an your town and region to develop in the idea of the ground and make it into a reality. future. If it does or doesn’t fit, we want to The workshop is on 19 June from 5.30pm to know why. Please submit your feedback by 7.30pm. Tuesday, 2 July 2024. To read the LAAP and take part in the survey visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Projects-andConsultation/Have-Your-Say/NorthernGrampians-Shire-Council-Local-Area-ActionPlan

St Arnaud Intergenerational Pop-Up Playgroup for young and old! Thursday 20 June, 10am - 12pm Stewart Hall, St Arnaud For all enquiries and to register your attendance contact Lisa at lisa.curran@ngshire.vic.gov.au or on 03 5358 8792.

Register Now: https://bit.ly/3wJaI7w For more information: Have a look on the program webpage www.makeachange.org.au/expand-yourimpact, or contact Rachel Whittaker on 03 5358 0512 Facilitated by Make a Change Australia and Jump Lead Not For Profit in partnership with Northern Grampians, Loddon, Yarriambiack and Pyrenees Shires.

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St. Arnaud Country Music Sunday, 16th June 6pm ‘till 10pm

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REMOVALS - Maryborough- runs south. Phone: 0412 726 432.

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CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish

Sunday 16th June ST. ARNAUD 9.30am G. Pearce PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

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CHURCH NOTICES ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 14th 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

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FUNERAL McMAHON - Dorothy Late of Ouyen, St. Arnaud, Torquay. St. Therese Catholic Church, 43a Surf Coast Highway Torquay. Friday 14 June, 2024 at 1.00pm.

IN MEMORIAM FITHALL - Ian 10-11-1945 - 5-6-2021 Loving, happy memories - Noel and Bernice and family

CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Looking to Jesus Thurs. 13th June 10.30 a.m. Faith Group Sun. 16th June 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: Andrew George Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

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in regional Victoria. With five months left of the pilot, eligible pharmacies are still able to join the pilot with no cap on the number of pharmacies that can join. Backed by a $20 million investment, the pilot is making it easier for people to access care without having to repeatedly visit a GP, helping to free up appointments for

clusion, the pilot will be evaluated, and any recommendations will inform longer-term decision making. The pilot is just one in a suite of initiatives the State Government is undertaking to improve access to timely care, including establishing 29 Priority Primary Care Centres and the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. More information is available at betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ services-support/communi ty-pharmacist-pilot.

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and other vaccines. Treatment for shingles and flare ups of mild plaque psoriasis were added to the pilot in February this year. The pilot is making it easier for people outside of Melbourne to seek the care or advice they need, with 27% of participating pharmacies and more than 20% of total consultations delivered

those who need them and give more viable alternatives than delaying care, going to an emergency department or calling Triple Zero. It is a clear winner with Victorians, 97% reporting they are satisfied with the service they received and most stating they did not need to seek further healthcare. The 12-month pilot is guided by experts and clinical groups representing the pharmacy and medical professions, at its con-

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NEW approvals for new quarries close to areas of demand are boosting the supply of raw materials for new housing, infrastructure and renewable energy construction projects. For every one tonne of quarry material currently being produced, four new tonnes have now been approved for development to meet future demand and reduce prices. Victoria’s quarry sector delivered record annual production of 73.6 million tonnes of rock, sand and gravel in 2022/23 – quarry production has soared by more than 14 per cent over the past three years. More than 300 million tonnes of new quarry resources are on-track to be approved for industry to develop, which is around four times more than the expected demand this year. The Earth Resources Regulator is approving more material for development year-on-year so quarries can expand to meet demand as infrastructure is built and upgraded. So far this financial year, 26 Work Plan applications, variations and updates have been approved so sites can grow compared to 18 the previous year. RVAC helped Holcim Warrnambool gain approval to extend the life of their quarry and bring more material to market sooner, ensuring the supply of materials to build wind farms throughout Victoria’s south-west.

Every wind turbine base requires over 1,250 tonnes of quarry material for construction. It is a similar growth story for Boral Montrose and Fulton Hogan Tynong, on the outskirts of Melbourne, which can now deliver the raw materials needed for local Level Crossing Removal projects on the Lilydale-Belgrave and PakenhamCranbourne lines, thanks to approval of their expansion. The Montrose quarry is also a key supplier for the new Boral Batching Plant at Bulleen, which will produce the equivalent of 260 Olympic-sized swimming pools full of concrete for North-East Link. RVAC’s purpose is to reduce approval times by case-managing resource development applications their specialist support is helping a new sand quarry in Melbourne’s southeast navigate planning approvals. The Lang Lang Sands site is on track to be the first large sand quarry to open within 100km of Melbourne in more than 20 years. Sand is a vital ingredient for concrete and boosting its availability will reduce the likelihood of supply shortages in years to come.

New improved tankers for volunteer firefighters ULTRA-LIGHT tankers are highly effective tools during grassfires and bushfires, as their smaller size allows volunteer firefighters to reach areas that larger tankers are not able to, such as farm paddocks. The importance of these effective tools was the subject of the Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes when she announced that every ultra-light tanker or similar vehicle will be retrofitted or replaced. More than $3 million will be invested to retrofit all 246 existing ultra-light tankers with internal protections that are now standard on all new tankers. The retrofitted vehicles have new crew protection systems, including compressed air foam-based deluge to suppress fires, and radiant heat shield curtains to ensure volunteers inside the vehicle are sheltered from extreme temperatures. The retrofit includes internal cabin storage for fire blankets, making them more accessible in the

event of a burn-over. The additional crew protection systems have been exposed to real fire and significant testing over several years to ensure they can protect volunteers during an emergency. The new ultra-light tankers will have the same crew protection systems as the retrofitted vehicles, feature a 550-litre water tank and can seat two volunteers. CFA volunteers receive training each year to ensure they are familiar with any changes in the tankers, including how to operate the crew protection systems. The upgrade rollout is underway now, with work expected to be completed by the end of the year. The new ultra-light tankers will begin rolling out next year.

St. Arnaud Men’s Golf Championship begins - Contributed

THURSDAY’S 9 holes at 9am started with 9 players, until a latecomer turned up to a standing ovation and the field swelled to 10. Trevor Stewart scored 22 points in the crisp conditions, winning on a count back from David Lanyon, also on 22. David is certainly holding his form now that there is a tinge of green on the course. Not satisfied with his win, Trevor Stewart also won Nearest to Pin on the 6th. Sunday marked the beginning of the annual men’s championships, and the heavy fog was lifting to produce a fine afternoon for golf. Thirty players contested the first round, and some excellent scores were produced. In A Grade, Scott Wright maintained his scintillating form, hitting a 73, closely followed by Craig Burn on 75. In B Grade, the evergreen Rob Batters shot 81 to hold a slender lead over the youthful and tenacious Sam Male, on 82. In C Grade, John (Sanga) Goode emerged out of the fog and the mist to record a fine 86, holding a 4-shot lead over the wily veteran, Trevor Stewart, on 90. The results for the day in A Grade saw a win to Rob Batters with a steady 81/14/67, with the youthful and tenacious Sam Male hard on his heels with 82/14/68. In B Grade, Mark McGrath had a day out with an excellent 92/26/66, winning him the St. Arnaud Physiotherapy Award. Runner up on a countback was that man, Sanga Goode, whose game has improved in leaps and bounds. The St. Arnaud Caravan Park NTP on the 8th was won by the owner, Tubby Drendel. After a quick executive meeting, it was decided there was no conflict of interest and the result stood! The Weir’s IGA NTP on the 18th was won by Rob Batters, and the NTP on the 6th was taken out by Jimmy Coloe. David Lanyon has certainly found his range, winning the NTP on the 10th for the second consecutive week. The second round of the championships is scheduled for Sunday, 23rd June, and it is shaping up to be a tight contest across all grades.

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ROUND Six of the Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 5th June and a modicum of sanity was restored to the baize this week as it became business as usual for the more-highly fancied outfits that wield the cues weekly across the varied spectrum of our venues. Eighty years ago on this night Allied airborne forces were dropped into France as an overture to the amphibious assault that was to take place on the beaches of Normandy the following morning where the entrenched Wehrmacht awaited their arrival. In similar fashion, the stoic warriors defending the bastion at Lord Nelson Park apprehensively awaited the arrival of the Countr y Club One team whose anguish was still evident following their mortification at the hands of the devastating Diggers last week. Their fears were to be realized promptly as the enraged Mean Machine burst through the doors, cues at the high port, chalked and ready to initiate carnage and indeed if had it not been for the

Clubbers’ courageous captain, Dayle Pitt, who managed to extricate one game off Jacob Vanrenen, the massacre would have been concluded at the end of the singles rounds after Meanies’ Troy Shields, Paul Mullins and Des Moulday had decimated Reg Nazifouski, Jess Cook and Cheyenne Vogler. The pairing of Reg and Cheyenne managed to induce a temporary hiatus to the bloodletting when they managed to take the first of the doubles against Jacob and Des who was clearly distracted by his Colliewobble-quivering moustache. The rampaging Club One won the final doubles however to claim the points by nine games to two. This was not to be the greatest winning

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- by Bob Wooley their number Two side and, had it not been for a late revival may well have suffered the same fate as the Diggers. They too had completed the singles confrontations trailing by two games to eight after Ben Pell and Shaun McNaulty had lost their matches in straight sets to Dillon Baldock and Toby Pickthall while Eddie Swanton and Keith Turner had managed to take a game off Simon Elliott and last year’s David Harvey Shield recipient, Daniel Needs, who was making his first appearance for the season. They regrouped, however, to win both of the doubles encounters, leaving the Royalists with an eight games to four victory. I have been reliably informed that, akin to the dreaded Colliwobbles, there has been a resurgence of the Covidwobbles and that this was a contributing factor in forcing the Farmers’ Arms Two team to forfeit their match against the Country Club Two side.

Ladder Team Won Lost For Agnst pts % Royal One 5 42 17 20 247.1 Country Club Two 5 1 49 21 20 233.3 Farmers’ Arms One 4 1 35 23 16 152.2 Country Club One 3 2 36 20 12 180.0 Royal Two 3 2 36 24 12 150.0 RSL 1 4 21 36 4 58.3 Sporting Club 1 4 17 39 4 43.6 Logan 1 4 17 39 4 43.6 Farmers’ Arms Two 5 10 44 27.7

North Central Netball results 14 & Under A: Birchip Watchem 35, Wycheproof Narraport 10 St. Arnaud 39 Charlton 4 Donald 30 Boort 16 Nullawil 24 Wedderburn 7 14 & Under B: Donald 7 Boort 9 17 & Under A: Nullawil 65 Wedderburn 13 Donald 29 Boort 39 Birchip Watchem 39 Wycheproof Narraport 12 St. Arnaud 30 Charlton 17 A Grade: Nullawil 46 Wedderburn 44 Donald 41 Boort 58 St. Arnaud 23 Charlton 57 Birchip Watchem 56 Wycheproof Narraport 20 B Grade: Nullawil 33 Wedderburn 62 Donald 55, Boort 34 St. Arnaud 35 Charlton 43 Birchip Watchem 67 Wycheproof Narraport 15 C Grade: St. Arnaud 43 Charlton 41 Nullawil 58 Wedderburn 45 Donald 25 Boort 49 Birchip Watchem 56 Wycheproof Narraport 10 C Reserve: Nullawil 69 Wedderburn 21 Birchip Watchem 43 Wycheproof Narraport 35

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King’s Long Weekend Unlimited Radius A massive total of 52 fish caught during the King’s Long Weekend Unlimited Radius on 8th, 9th and 10th June 2024. 48 yellowbelly, 3 cod and 1 redfin. - Contributed Ten men, 2 ladies and 1 junior competed around Ned’s Corner, Retail Bend, Bridgewater, Cairn Curran and Teddington. This was the tenth and final comp of the 2023/2024 season. Riley Burke caught 6 yellowbelly with his biggest being 51cm. Riley also caught 3 cod with his biggest being 83cm. A total length of 4.847m. Merv Evans caught 8 yellowbelly with his biggest being 44.5cm. A total length of 3.125m. Perrin Scilini caught 5 yellowbelly with his biggest being 39cm. A total length of 1.775m. Jake Scilini caught 3 yellowbelly with his biggest being 47.5cm. A total length of 1.253m. Lewis Scilini caught Above: Lewis Scilini with his yellowbelly. 8 yellowbelly with his

biggest being 55cm. A total length of 3.295m. Peter Scilini caught 9 yellowbelly with his biggest being 52.5cm. A total length of 3.740m. Mouse Robinson caught 7 yellowbelly with his biggest being 52cm. A total length of 2.920m. Ben Medlyn caught a 43.5cm yellowbelly. Peter Rigby caught a 33.5cm yellowbelly. Helen Rigby caught 2 yellowbelly with her biggest being 36.5cm. with a total length of 72cm. Barney Ezard caught a 34.5cm redfin. With 52 fish the total length was 22.465m. Biggest Fish went to Riley Burke with his 83cm cod. Mens Biggest Bag went to Peter Scilini with a total length of 3.740m. Ladies Biggest Bag

Above: Riley Burke with his 83cm Cod. went to Helen Rigby with a total length of 72cm. Juniors Biggest Bag went to Lewis Scilini with a total length of 3.295m. Our last 3 comps haven’t been too successful, so it’s great to see some fish. Great work to everyone who caught fish. This has been our most successful comp for the season.

What a great way to end! Thank you everyone who purchased a raffle ticket in our May Wood Raffle and congratulations to Dale Wilson, the lucky winner. We look forward to Competition One of season 2024/25 but first we will enjoy a Casserole Night in the club rooms on the 13th of July.

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North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 4.4 8.5 12.5 (77) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 2.3 4.3 5.4 (34) Goals for St Arnaud: Bailey Durward 3, Brayden Phillips 2, Mitch Birthisel, Tyson Funston, Daniel Gifford, Jake Hicks, Ryan Lempa, Bailey Nicholas, Jacob Tillig. For Charlton: Christopher Gavaghan 3, Deek Roberts 2. Best for St Arnaud: Mitch Egan, Zac Phillips, Bailey Durward, Thomas Bertalli, Harley Durward, Ryan Lempa. For Charlton: Deek Roberts, Elliott Fitzpatrick, Jed Thompson, Sam Woods, Darcy McCallum, Thomas Finlay. DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 6.3 9. 4 11. 7 (73) BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 4.7 7.10 10.13 (73) Goals for Donald: Jamie Papalia 3, Noah Berry 2, Blake Grant 2, Ross Young 2, Andrew Browne, Trent Grant. For Boort: James Keeble 3, Jhye Baddeley-Kelly 2, Ethan Coleman 2, Jarrod Fitzpatrick 2, James Byrne. Best for Donald: Andrew Browne, Jesse Wallin, Ryan Hards, Dale Kerr, Blake Grant, Jamie Papalia. For Boort: Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, James Keeble, Tom Potter, Jayden Dick, Ryan McGhie, James Wilson. NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 8.9 12.11 13.15 (93) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 7.5 8. 9 9.11 (65) Goals for Nullawil: Adam Thomson 3, Mitch Farmer 3, Andrew Oberdorfer 2, Travis Cloke 2, Daniel Watts, Andrew Casey, Sol Kelly. For Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 5, Matthew Lockhart 2, Joe Lockhart, Darcy Jackson. Best for Nullawil: Andrew Casey, Daniel Watts, Rylee Smith, Zachary Caccaviello, Dean Smith, Andrew Oberdorfer. For Wedderburn: Jackson McEwen, Joe Lockhart, Darcy Jackson, Tom Campbell, Jordan Hargreaves, Adam Postle. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 4.9 10.11 13.13 (91) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 0.3 3.4 5. 5 9. 6 (60) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Nicholas Rippon 3, Daniel Bell 2, Ty Colbert 2, Ben Edwards 2, Joseph Reid 2, Lachy Foott, Lachlan Ryan. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Maysen Murgov 4, James Coatsworth, Nicholas Grabowski, Boe Bish, Steven Kennedy, George Turner. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Ty Colbert, Samuel Simmons, Daniel Bell, Meyrick Buchanan, Nicholas Rippon, Matthew Rickard. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Boe Bish, Maysen Murgov, Matthew Trzeciak, George Turner, Robert Fawcett, Josh Walsh. BYE: Sea Lake-Nandaly.

Haeusler’s Reserves

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 4.3 5.7 7.10 (52) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 3.5 3.7 5.10 (40) Goals for St Arnaud: Dillon Baldock 2, Colin Campbell, Joshua Hicks, Sam Penfold, Hayden Torney. For Charlton: Marc Davey 2, Lachlan Holmes-Brown 2, Travis Salmon. Best for St Arnaud: Maddison Rogers, Dillon Baldock, Heath McNally, Hamish Darby, Sam Penfold, Joshua Hicks. For Charlton: Hugh Sait, Mathew Thompson, Joseph Durie, Tyler Bates, Marcus Campbell, Ethan Needs. BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 3.4 5.5 5.6 (36) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 1.1 1.3 2.4 (16) Goals for Boort: Nathan McNally 4, Viv Oldfield 1. For Donald: Patrick Morgan 2. Best for Boort: Nathan McNally, Dylan Hatcher, Angus Potter, Beau Herrington, Zak MacIntosh, Caleb Keanelly. For Donald: Dylan Gowlett, Nathaniel Clark, Jesse Dixon, Jake Burke, Beau Morgan, Eddie Landwehr. NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 10.7 16.9 20.11 (131) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.0 1.0 3. 1 (19) Goals for Nullawil: Sam Goldsmith 10, Nicholas Grigg 4, Jason Box, Angus Forrester, George Forrester, Samuel Hogan, Jack Morrison, Jason Perry. For Wedderburn: Chris Hargreaves 2, Lachlan Raymond 1. Best for Nullawil: Sam Goldsmith, Zac Kelly, Angus Forrester, Samuel Hogan, Billy Forrester, Lachlan Braine. For Wedderburn: Jake Lyons, Chris Hargreaves, Robert Tonkin, Ashley Younghusband, Callum MillerGovett. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 1.3 5.4 7.5 (47) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 2.3 4.5 4.5 5.6 (36) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Matthew Berry 2, Callum Goode 2, Riley Doran, David Ferrier, Jak Goldsmith. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Matthew Beckmans, Ben Brennan, Kaleb Kennedy, Will Ringin, Heath Senior. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Riley Hogan, Jak Goldsmith, Jack Ryan, Joshua Woods, Matthew Lade. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Matt Noonan, Ben Elliott, Will Ringin, Rowan Jones, Will Rodda, William Allan.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 4.6 8.7 10.11 (71) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 0.2 1.4 2. 4 (16) Best for St Arnaud: Harrison Meagher, Kynan Torney, Frankie Donald, Austin Lowe, Sean Bridgeman, Chad Hendy. For Charlton: Oscar Sim, Cooper Boyle, Jye Roberts, Sebastian Zagame, William Thomas. BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 4.4 6.6 7.10 (52) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 1.4 2.6 6. 8 (44) Best for Boort: Samual Toose, Mitchell Clark, Blake Gibson, Cooper Gooding, Darby F Perryman. For Donald: William Baird, Baxter Donnellon, Baylee Coleman-Young, Rosco Hair. NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 11.1 16.4 18.5 (113) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 2.2 2.2 4.5 (29) Best for Nullawil: Oliver Daykin, Les Cooper, Tiger Vearing, Vaughan O’Bree, Brody Kelly, Tynan Perry. For Wedderburn: Tyson Blair, Max Dean, Eli Clarke.

Next Round

Round 9, Saturday, June 15 — Charlton v. Sea Lake-Nandaly Wedderburn v. Donald Bye: Birchip-Watchem

Boort v. St Arnaud Wycheproof-Narraport v. Nullawil

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Uniting Church Under-14s

ST ARNAUD 11.13 (79) d. CHARLTON 1.0 (6). Best for St Arnaud: Archer Reyne, Finn Green, Nathan Saludes, Charlie Baldwin, Samuel Greenaway, Chase Hendy. For Charlton: Murphy Fitzpatrick, Isaac Roberts, Charlie Zagame, Liam Monaghan, Hudson McGrath, Toby Bourke. BOORT 3.4 (22) d. DONALD 1.4 (10). Best for Boort: Seth Muller, Cooper Gould, Darby F Perryman, Jacob Malone, Connor McNally. For Donald: Hugo Funcke, Samuel Mortlock, Oakley Brennan, Noah Michael. WEDDERBURN 16.11 (107) d. NULLAWIL 1.0 (6). Best for Wedderburn: Trai Clarke, Addison Roberts, Bastian Noordennen, Abraxas Noordennen, Archa Derks. For Nullawil: Nate Harrison, Smith Morrison, Logan Higgins, Cooper Smith, Chase Poyner, Darcey Poyner. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 5.4 (34) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 3.3 (21). Best for Birchip-Watchem: Jack Knights, Jack McAuliffe, River Ryan, Sienna Richmond. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Finn Mitrovic, Riley Beattie, Zane McKerrow, Judson Tonkin, Levi Hall, Ollie White.

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

P 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

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

P 7 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7

Pts 30 24 18 16 14 12 10 4 0

% 196.75 187.37 109.66 113.31 130.36 84.59 74.47 43.78 44.67

W 7 6 4 4 3 3 2 1 0

L 0 1 2 3 3 4 4 6 7

D 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0

B 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

For 907 712 511 630 614 461 496 313 310

Ag 461 380 466 556 471 545 666 715 694

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1

For 728 465 581 464 489 303 247 216 250

Ag 168 190 215 492 381 577 591 487 642

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

% 433.33 244.74 270.23 94.31 128.35 52.51 41.79 44.35 38.94

W 7 6 5 5 3 2 2 1 1

L 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 6

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

P 6 6 7 6 7 6 6 6

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

P 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 7

Pts 20 20 20 16 12 8 4 0

W 5 5 5 4 3 2 1 0

L 1 1 2 2 4 4 5 6

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1

Uniting Church U14s

Voting for round 8:

Pts 28 24 20 16 16 12 12 0 0

W 7 6 5 4 4 3 3 0 0

L 0 1 2 3 3 4 5 7 7

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

St Arnaud: Mitch Egan 3, Zac Phillips 2, Bailey Durward 1. Charlton: Sam Woods 3, Deek Roberts 2, Rhyen Woods 1. Donald: Andrew Browne 3, Jesse Wallin 2, Ryan Hards 1. Boort: James Keeble 3, Jhye Baddeley-Kelly 2, Jarrod Fitzpatrick 1. Nullawil: Andrew Casey 3, Daniel Watts 2, Rylee Smith 1. Wedderburn: Jackson McEwen 3, Joe Lockhart 2, Darcy Jackson 1. Birchip-Watchem: Ty Colbert 3, Sam Simmons 2, Daniel Bell 1. Wycheproof-Narraport: Steven Kennedy 3, George Turner 2, Josh Walsh 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors Reserves

Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 2 . . . . . . Nicholas Rippon (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . . Tom Campbell (W’burn) 5 . . . . . . . . . . Mitch Farmer (Nullawil) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Exell (Nullawil) ........... Trent Grant (Donald) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Zelencich (W’burn) - . . . . . . . Joshua Jenkins (SLNT) - . . . . . . . . . . .

49 24 23 22 21 20 19 18

Andrew Oberdorfer (Nullawil) - . . . . . . Billy Poulton (SLNT) ........... Anthony Judd (Charlton) - . . . . . . . . . . Chris O’Rourke (Boort) - . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Thomson (Nullawil) - . . . . . . . . . Harry Harcourt (SLNT) - . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Hargreaves (W’burn) 2 . . . . . . . . Matthew Berry (Bir.-Watchem) 2 . . . . .

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CHS Broadbent Club Championship

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

Snr. 10 0 10 5 5 10 0 0 0

Res. 6 0 6 6 0 6 0 0 0

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

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

Ttl. 131 120 94 93 65 50 47 42 32

Brenda Proctor wins her second Club Championship BRENDA Proctor celebrated her second St. Arnaud Ladies Golf Club Championship win last Wednesday after playing three consistent rounds of golf with scores of 80, 85 and 86. In the final round Brenda’s big hitting was a highlight which led to a comfortable seven strokes victory ahead of runner-up Jenny Lanyon. The top three over the championship rounds were Brenda Proctor 253, Jenny L anyon 260 and Marilyn Knights 262. The B Grade championship was a close tussle with overnight leader Mary Elliott’s charge to victory coming undone on the 12th hole. Chris Batters played

steady golf over the three rounds with scores of 99, 95 and a final round of 96 to win her third B Grade Championship by three strokes from Mar y Elliott and Bernice Fithall. The much sought af ter Norfolk Aggregate for the best nett three rounds over the championships this year goes to Bernice Fithall with terrific scores of 65, 73 and 67 nett for a total of 205. Brenda Proctor was runner up with 210. Bernice capped off

- Contributed her day’s golf by winning the daily event 95/28/67 nett. Lyn Freeman was runner up with 73 nett on a countback from Chris Batters and Brenda Proctor. Lyn Freeman was on target to win the Weirs IGA 6th nearest the pin and Brenda Proctor won the 8th and St. Arnaud Physiotherapy 18th NTP’s.

Right (left to right): Brenda Proctor (Club Champion), Bernice Fithall (Norfolk Aggregate) and Chris Batters (B Grade Champion).

Paris Princess wins again THE John Tormey trained mare “Paris Princess” won her third race for the stable when she journeyed to Geelong on Thursday night for a heat of a mares sprint over the metric mile, 1609m. By “Lincoln Royal” from the 11 times winning mare “Art In Paris” the 4yo showed sparkling speed from the outside of the front row to cross the field before the first turn then took the sit on the John Caldow driven favourite “Our Kinky Boots”. Despite the mare pulling hard in the middle stages driver Ellen Tormey was able make use of the sprint lane to hit the front 100 meters from the line and then withstand a late challenge from “Precious Belle” to win by half a head. The day meeting on Thursday was at Stawell with the Berimal based 2008 Victorian Trotters Derby winner “Danny Bouchea” siring the quinella in the NR up to 60 trot. The winner was “Mitchell Wrap”, who is trained at Smythes Creek by 89yo Keith Douglas, beating the second placegetter Tarah McNamara’s “Poppy Popstar” by 1.5m. Whilst people may have felt some sympathy for the Stawell club having their season’s tally of meetings drastically reduced after the unveiling of the infield monstrosity to the harness racing public at Thursday’s meeting it would probably be a good idea to split their dates between Ararat and Horsham and leave Stawell to their “Home of the Big Events”. When the state’s number 1 racecaller has to pad out his call each and every lap from his high vantage point there is something seri-

Inside running by Archie

ously wrong with the set up. Locally Horsham race next Monday, Bendigo on Tuesday and Swan Hill are on Wednesday night.

Above: Stawell HRC unveiled the latest addition to their facility at last week’s meeting. PHOTO: Sky Channel/Trots Vision.

Charlton Croquet Club THE Charlton Croquet Club held its AGM on Thursday 4th June. President Lindsay Patullo reported on a busy and successful year, with great Social Days, Tournaments, Club Championships and normal club days. Lindsay was reelected for his 2nd term as President. The committee is: Vice President – Barb Dalrymple; Secretary – Va l B o u r ke ; Tr e a s u r e r – Pa t Mathews; Association Captain – Anne Kenny; Golf Croquet Captain – Margaret Bowen: Ordinary Member – Judy Stephen. The first event for June is the Murray Valley Round Robin at Swan Hill on Saturday 15th. This is closely followed by a Golf Croquet Social day at Charlton on Friday 21st June. If you are looking for a social pastime which is easy on the body come and try Croquet.

- Contributed Contact any of the people above for playing times.

Below (left to right): Anne Kenny (Club Champion and Peg McGrath Doubles), Sue Nicholls (Peg McGrath Doubles) and Naomi Patullo (Sect. 4 Champion). Above: Committee (left to right) Back: Lindsay Patullo, Val Bourke, Barb Dalrymple. Front: Margaret Bowen, Pat Mathews, Anne Kenny, Judy Stephen.

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St. Arnaud vs Charlton Under 14s - Contributed

1st Quarter

Above: Saints’ Archer Reyne put ball to boot towards the goals in the Under 14’s match against Charlton.

Wedderburn Footy vs Nullawil Reserves Despite the very one-sided scoreboard there was plenty of watchable football on display during this game. The Redbacks whilst never in the picture as winners were able to put some very worthwhile passages of good footy together. The Nully boys kicked off with a handy breeze, controlled the football and made the most of chances with a seven goal to nil quarter. Ten goals to nil at half time told the story with the second half very similar. Nullawil adding another ten while the Redbacks were able to slot three home to improve the score line a little. Nully had two key forwards who controlled play. Sam Goldsmith with 10 goals was a standout at full forward while Nicholas Grigg was a powerhouse at centre half forward and contributed four of the best. Zac Kelly, Angus and Billy Forrester, La glanced Braine and

North Central Hockey Assoc. results DUE to a number of players participating in the Senior Country Championships, some games have been rescheduled. Under 12: Donald 3 Boort 1 St. Arnaud 4 Charlton 0 Underage: Donald 8 Boort 0 St. Arnaud 8 Charlton 1 Women: Donald 3 Boort 5

Sam Hogan gave the two gun forwards plenty of supply and support from up field. While the Redback defence was under pressure all day, Robbie Tonkin worked tirelessly and cut off many Nullawil forward forays. Ash Younghusband and Cam Lang were able to drop back into defence and help stem the flow a little. Chris Hargreaves despite minimal forward opportunities was able to move upfield many times and create play through timely marks. Late in the game Hargreaves found the opening between the big sticks twice to round out a solid performance. Callum MillerGovett worked hard all day in the ruck, winning most hit outs. Lachie Raymond and Jake Lyons recruits for a day showed out with some good run and sound delivery forward on occasions.

Under 17s The Redbacks with the aid of a few recruits from out of town due to byes in other leagues were able to field a full team. Not having to call on the opposition to top up players was a good result for a pleasant change. Nullawil controlled the game from the outset with an eleven goal to two first half. Despite the Nully dominance the Redbacks were able to put together pleasing passages of play. Tyler Murphy with two goals in the ruck for the Redbacks was most prominent all day and presented strongly in all contests. A very handy recruit for the day Evan McCoy making a return to the Redbacks for the day made his presence noticed throughout. Tyson Blair in

- Contributed defence continued his very consistent form and is developing into a very handy defender. Max Dean impressed with his determined dash at the footy and Eli Clarke with two goals was a handy forward. Nullawil was best served by Ollie Daykin, L es Cooper, Tiger Vearing, Vaughan O’Bree, Brody Kelly and Tynan Perry. All made solid contributions to a very strong win.

Under 14s The Redbacks returned to the winners list against Nullawil. The inclusion of a few extras for the day helped the Redback cause. Ryleigh Amor, Jagger Benaim, Archer Ward and Calvin JonesMoore added a bit of experience and the Redbacks took full advantage of the benefits. Forwards were provided the opportunities to score and converted their chances. Movement of the ball from defence to attack was direct and delivered with confidence. Trai Clarke and Addison Roberts gained possessions and both added to the Redbacks goal tally. Bastian and Abraxas Noordennen both took advantage of the availability of more possessions and made the most of their opportunities; while Archa Derks also put himself into the action. Nate Turnbull Jagger Benaim Zane and Archie Polkinghorne gave the goal umpires work to do. Best performers for Nullawil were Nate Harrison, Smith Morrison, L ogan Higgins, Cooper Smith, Chase and Darcy Poyner.

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Right from the starting siren it was an even contest in the middle, with both sides contesting hard for that all important first goal. Yo u n g Saints, Chase Hendy and Finn Green performed a nice bit of play that resulted in a mark for Archer Reyne who converted and gave the Saints their first goal and the lead in the quarter. Shortly after Finn Green showed his strength and dashed out of the middle with great speed sending the footy straight down into the Saints forwards line resulting in another goal from Archer Reyne. An intercept from Nathan Saludes, who

handballed it into the hands of Archer Reyne, and then to Charlie Kirk who k i c ke d i t s t r a i g h t onto the chest of Declan Kay who kicked yet another goal for St. Arnaud. Hustle after hustle, contest after contest the Saints were able to win ball back, and once the ball headed into the Charlton forward line, the defence turned up the pressure and forced Charlton to kick it out of bounds. Saints took advantage of this and were able to send it straight into the Saints forward line resulting in another goal, for both Declan Kay and the Saints. 1st Quarter Scores: St. Arnaud 4.0.24Charlton 0.0.0

Coach Luke Batters was extremely happy with the boys after their 1st quarter performance and only had one message for them “See ball, get Ball”. Which is exactly what they did, and Issac Johns kicked one straight through the big sticks, and shortly after he kicked another one. Some beautiful team play was witness between Declan Kay and Issac Johns, and stella defensive work from Nathan Saludes. S a i n t s ke e p i n g Charlton scoreless for another quarter. Half Time scores: St. Arnaud 6.4.40 – Charlton 0.0.0

3rd Quarter Saints headed into the second half with a hefty lead. Charlton had turned up a notch and were playing a better brand of footy and were finally able to score a goal. The Saints fought

2nd Quarter

back and moved the ball with class, allowing them to control majority of the quarter, and score another 2 goals. 3rd Quarter scores: St. Arnaud 8.9.57Charlton 1.0.6

4th Quarter St. Arnaud started the final quarter as they had every other quarter, with a strong attack and stella teamwork. This teamwork resulted in more scores for the Saints which would have pleased the coach immensely. This is one of the best games played by the young Saints and they should all be immensely proud of their efforts on the weekend. Final scores St. Arnaud 11.13.79 – Charlton 1.0.6 Best PlayersArcher Reyne, Finn Green, Nathan Saludes, Charlie Baldwin, Samuel Greenaway and Chase Hendy. Congratulations to all!

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Above and right: Under 14’s Saints in action. Lewis Lowe (above) and Finn Green (right). Ted Whillier C 10136 Q Peta Mandrakas C

Hockey at Lord Nelson Park

SAINTS played Charlton at home with the juniors only playing on the weekend. - Contributed The Senior Teams (Womens and Mens) had their games rescheduled to July 27th (v Nullawill in Charlton) due to senior groups attending Senior Country Championships in Melbourne over the Long Weekend.

Minkey: Game 1: Emily Kirk, Faith Brooke, Georgie MacTaggart, Game 2: Mason Allen, Arlen Brooke, Levi Allen. Sponsors: Kell Funerals, Weirs SUPA IGA , MCL L egal, Physiobiz, Graeme Male Real Estate.

Above: Lewis Lowe with a clean back stick tackle in the U12s.

U12's: 4-0

Finn Evans Parkview, Ned Ezard Six2Six, Lewis Lowe STAFNHC Canteen.

Underage: 8-1 Zac Green Parkview, Riley Buttery - Shire Cafe, Hannah Snow STAFNHC Canteen Goals Austin Lowe (7), Finn Wilson.

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Above: Saints’ Seniors’ Owen Lowe looks for options in passing the ball to team mates (left to right) Saints’ Jake Male, Charlton’s Tyler Fehsler, Saints’ Brayden Phillips, Charlton’s Rhyen Woods and Sam Woods.

Above: Saints’ Seniors’ Tom Bertalli attempts to pass Charlton’s Dan Whykes.

Emotions high as Saints break through - From page 20. This was a significant step forward for the Saints, in their well publicised build towards sustainable success, and the Saints Ball provided the perfect opportunity to relax, and take it all in. The Saints Ball was very well attended, with entertainment provided by “TBSS”, which includes Ethan Powell, Kyle Birthisel, Rob Murray, and Joe Battersby. We would like to thank all those individuals who contributed to putting the night on, including preparation, ticket sales, promotion, set up, organisation, sitting on shifts at ticket sales and the door, as well as clean up. Thank you also to the St. Arnaud Young Farmers who stepped in and ran the bar for us.

Above: Saints’ Under 17’s Austin Lowe takes a strong mark. Above: Saints’ Under 17’s full forward George Gorrie prepares to kick for goal.

All in all, a great day of Footy for the Saints, capped off by a fun and entertaining night. As has been mentioned, this is only a step for the Saints. It’s not going to be all roses along the way, but with continued hard work, both on and off the field, those bright spots will

become more and more regular. The build continues tonight at Lord Nelson Park - consider this an open invitation for you, our community to join us tonight at training. Come along and show your support, grab a meal and a beverage or two, and join us on the journey!

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Emotions high as Saints break through EMOTIONS were high at 4:50pm Saturday, as the Saints capped off the day with four wins from four games at Lord Nelson Park. This senior victory marked the end of what is understood to be the longest losing streak in the club’s h i s t o r y, 2 5 g a m e s over 98 weeks, 686 days. This is territory that the Saints are working hard to ensure NEVER repeats itself again. The Under 14s kicked off the day with a solid victory against a Charlton side, which in recent history has provided plenty of great competitive matchups for the Saints. Awards:- Archer Reyne (Banavie Merinos), Finn Green (Uniting Church), Nathan Saludes (Park View Bakery), Charlie Baldwin (Canteen), Sam Greenaway (Sonya’s Hair Directors), Chase

Left: Saint’s senior coach Scott Driscoll looks for options up forward.

Hendy (Croplands), Finn Wilson (Coaches Award). The Under 17s continued on their winning ways, with another impressive team performance. It wasn’t all rainbows and lollipops, with two Saints coming off with potentially significant injuries late in the game. Well wishes go out to both in their respective recoveries. Awards:- Harrison Meagher (John & Brenda Beggs), Kynan Torney (Croplands), Frankie Donald, (Uniting Church), Austin Lowe (Parkview Baker y), Sean Bridgeman (Canteen), Chad Hendy (Sonya’s Hair Directors), Bob Donald (MCL Legal). Coming up against a side which has a number of wins on the board already this season, the Saints Reserves went into the game as underdogs,

however some really solid “twos footy” saw them get ahead on the scoreboard early in the game, and grind out a very well deserved victory. Awards:- Maddison Rogers (Saints BOG), Hamish Darby (North West Ag), Dillon Baldock (Farmers Arms), Sam Penfold (Sporting Club), Heath McNally (St. Arnaud Physiotherapy Centre). After months of hard work, the Seniors finally achieved some tangible reward for their significant effort. It was a tightly contested first half, with the Navies holding the edge at quarter time, by two points, and the Saints hitting back in the 2nd, to take a 13 point lead into the main break. Whilst it wasn’t all one way traffic throughout the 2nd half, the Saints were able to keep the foot on the throat of their opponents, and put on a further 8.1 to Charlton’s 3.1 in the second half, having

- Contributed particular control over the game the later it got, to run away comfortable winners, by 43 points. In his post game speech, Senior coach Scott Driscoll had the following to say. “I’ve been playing footy a long time. “That’s one of the special ones. “It meant a lot, to a lot of people. “I hope it shows (at least within the group) that we ARE capable. “It’s clearly been a long time coming, but we know that it’s only a step for us, this feeling that we’ve got now, we need to harness it. “It needs to be our motivator - we’ve got to hunt this (feeling).” Awards:- Mitch Egan (Driscoll Douglas East Rural Real Estate), Bailey Dur ward (Douglas Hire), Zac Phillips (Countr y Kitchen), Tom Bertalli (Royal Hotel), Harley Durward (PhysioBiz).

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Maddi’s Round – Saturday 15th June NORTH Central Football, Netball and Hockey Leagues will unite together this Saturday to show our support to all those affected by cancer. This round is dedicated to the memory of Maddi Fitzpatrick who lost her valiant battle early this year. Maddi was an integral member of our North Central Netball Community and the wider Wi m m e r a Mallee Region, and this day has been developed to honour her memory. Maddi was a valued member of the Charlton Netball Club not only as a player, but a coach, an umpire, a committee member and all-round volunteer who would always be at the courts from beginning to end of play every match day. Maddi's legacy has

- Contributed left an indelible mark on our netball community through her unwavering commitment and dedication to the sport, her team, and the broader community. Maddi’s Round honours her memory by supporting all those in our community that have been impacted by cancer, be it themselves or loved ones, currently and in the past. L avender is the colour for all cancers. Maddi Fi t z ’ s favourite colour was green. We are asking if all players, coaches, sup-

Above: The late Maddi Fitzpatrick. porters and volunteers could please wear something lavender with a splash of green, as a show of support on the day. A minute’s silence

to remember all those we have lost to cancer in our local communities, will be held prior to Senior Football, A Grade Netball and Women’s Hockey. Awareness Ribbons will be given to everyone through the gate. Players will wear armbands and ribbons in these colours to honour and support all those impacted by cancer. This is an awareness round not a fundraising event, a show of community support and respect. Should you wish to make a donation to The Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, cash donation boxes and a QR Code for online donations will be available on the day.

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