Shire Signs Off on $2.5M Pandemic Fund RATEPAYERS in Corangamite Shire Obligation to Help Residents

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Camperdown youngsters are going on a bear hunt. Residents around town are placing teddy bears in their windows for local kids to spot as a fun outside activity while still adhering to social distancing, or to spot from their parents’ cars. The initiative was suggested in a new Camperdown specifi c Facebook COVID-19 support page which has been set up in a community response to the pandemic. The teddy bear idea was inspired by the book ‘Going On A Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Cali Howells (pictured) has already joined the fun and placed her teddy

bears in the window. 2020D Turn to Page 3 to fi nd out more about the support page. Shire signs off on $2.5m pandemic fund RATEPAYERS in Corangamite Shire obligation to help residents. “In such a short time we’ve seen panic buy- been carefully set aside for an emergency. That have received a helping hand to off set “The omens aren’t looking good and I think ing in supermarkets, lockdowns, businesses emergency is now here.” some of the economic eff ects of COVID- we’re going to be in a period of downturn for closed, no sport being played, job losses, the Freezing rates would cost council $400,000 19. quite some time,” he said. stock market in freefall and social distancing. in 2020-21, according to director corporate “I think it’s fi tting that we take this oppor- “The impact on our community is and will and community services David Rae. At the March Ordinary Meeting of Council tunity when we’re in the fortunate position of continue to be very tangible for at least several He said the rate freeze, together with the held in Timboon last week, councillors unan- having been working on the Budget. We hav- months. $2.5 million earmarked would allow council imously voted to defer and waive interest on en’t fi nalised that yet and we can go back and “We need to look out for each other to make to inject $5 million into the community over rates due by May 31 until July 31, 2020 and make some adjustments. sure we come through this as unscathed as the next four years. to not apply a rate increase in the 2020-21 “It’s going to be very, very important for possible.” “It’s the right decision for this time. council Budget. our community to do that. The savings we’re Chief executive offi cer Andrew Mason said has its part to play,” Mr Rae said. Councillors also voted to recommend $2.5 going to make are not inconsiderable but there it was a “signifi cant decision” by the council “It’s not a signifi cant amount compared to million be set aside in next year’s Budget to is probably still going to be a lot of pain and and was an opportunity to support the shire’s the Commonwealth and State stimulus pack- fund measures which could support ratepayers we have to be prepared for that and I think the communities. ages, but it will still be of benefi t. and businesses aff ected by closedowns and job community has to be prepared for that. “Freezing rates and freeing up cash will “It was important to make this provision so losses caused as a result of the pandemic. “We have to do what’s in our limited capac- allow council to support the community and there is capacity in the Budget to deliver those As the coronavirus pandemic is a new and ity to do.” businesses over the coming period,” he said. measures.” evolving crisis, details of those are yet to be Deputy mayor Ruth Gstrein said it was the “We don’t know how long the pandemic and Property owners who are having diffi culty worked out. appropriate course of action. associated downturn are likely to take. paying their rates are encouraged to contact Mayor Neil Trotter said a “signifi cant “We’re certainly in unpredictable and un- “We’re in the position of being debt free and council on 5593 7100 to discuss their situation downturn was looming” and council had an precedented times,” she said. having some small cash reserves which had and see how the decision aff ects them. COVID-19 NOTICE Looking Did you know that Terang Co-op THERE WILL BE jobs are advertised on our for website and Facebook page? NO TUESDAY EDITIONS Keep an eye out for current opportunities by ! going to About Us / Careers / Current Opportunities PLEASE OF THE CHRONICLE FOR work? and like our Facebook page! NOTE THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE FRIDAY EDITIONS WILL CONTINUE Page 2 ~ The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020 We are Hospital restricts visitors, Merindah locks down more SOUTH West Healthcare (SWH) has “For patients in our palliative care, paediat- confi rmed cases of coronavirus here in our further tightened visitor restrictions at ric and midwifery units, other arrangements, local communities,” he said. than just a its facilities to protect its patients, aged where possible, will be individually made. “We need everyone to be responsible. Social “I really appreciate the understanding of our distancing is critical and hand hygiene is criti- CAMPERDOWN care residents, registered volunteers and Jewellers... consumers and their families and recognise cal. Lives are depending on it and every single workforce during the ongoing COVID-19 187-189 Manifold St, Camperdown | 5593 1387 this is diffi cult.” person has a pivotal role to play.” www.giftsandengraving.com.au pandemic. Mr Fraser said eff orts would be made to Mr Fraser also reminded parents, children CAMPERDOWNSHOWCASEJEWELLERS As of now: connect patients and visitors via phones and now at home from school, were not allowed to • The Warrnambool Base Hospital and the video links. gather in groups. Camperdown Hospital will only allow People were also reminded to not enter any “Our younger generation could unwittingly one visitor per day per patient, between SWH facilities if they were feeling unwell. be moving the virus across groups, so unfortu- 4–7pm. Examples being having a runny nose or a cold. nately, they too have to limit contact,” he said. • Merindah Lodge is closed to visitors. “I want to assure our communities that while “The actions of local councils will also hold • No visitor is to be aged under 16. a lot of our day, every day now, is being spent us in good stead by limiting tourists into our SWH chief executive offi cer Craig Fraser on addressing coronavirus developments we region and limiting further exposures.” WE CAN HOME said the tightened precautions would provide will not fail to continue our focus on caring Any person returning from overseas, or further protection against the spread of coro- for the patients we already have. who has had contact with someone recently DELIVER YOUR navirus for patients, the vulnerable elderly, “Our quality patient care will not be com- returned from overseas must phone before NEWSPAPERS staff and the general community. promised.” visiting any emergency department, urgent “The maximum one visitor per day per pa- Mr Fraser said his workforce was doing an care centre of GP clinic. & MAGAZINES tient is essential in doing everything we can to exemplary job during testing times. For other reputable up-to-date information protect everyone,” he said. SWH’s respiratory assessment clinic was and advice go to the Department of Health Delivery fees start “It goes without saying, though, that while experiencing increased demand from local and Human Services Coronavirus website at only $1.00 we must be vigilant we must also continue to people returning from overseas. at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call its be compassionate. “As days go by, it is likely there will be more Hotline on 1800 675 398. Please stay safe 5593 1138 Staff take on MoW deliveries SWH virus 211 Manifold Street, Camperdown VOLUNTEERS over the [email protected] age of 60 years have been tally climbs excluded from service at the Camperdown hospi- to four tal, with staff stepping up to fi ll the gaps. WARRNAMBOOL now has four confi rmed Pet South West Healthcare cases of coronavirus after a fourth person Camperdown manager Ja- tested positive for the disease on Wednesday. Advice nine Dureau-Finn said the South West Healthcare (SWH) chief executive move was made on Gov- offi cer Craig Fraser said the person was the second ernment advice individuals to test positive at a private clinic, with the other aged 60 years and over may two testing positive at SWH’s own Respiratory FIRST AID FOR YOUR PET be at an increased risk of Assessment Clinic. Most of the principles that apply to fi rst aid in humans, health implications due to “This fourth person has recently returned from also apply to animals. The most important thing is to COVID-19. not panic if your pet has injured him/herself, since this overseas,” he said. is the time your pet needs you. Remember, however, “Our aim is to protect our “Like the other three, this individual is comfort- that injured pets may react unpredictably, and can even valued volunteers who are ably recovering in self-seclusion. bite their owners. Always handle injured pets carefully. deemed to be in a vulnerable 1. Wounds. “Each is an unrelated case and the Department demographic,” she said. Depending on the size and depth of the wound, cuts of Health and Human Services is following up may or may not need veterinary attention. As a general “As you can imagine, quite any contacts these individuals may have had in the rule, cuts which extend further than skin deep ie. into a lot of our volunteers fall lead-up to their testing positive.” muscle layers, or are large cuts, require veterinary into this age group.” The Victorian Government yesterday (Thursday) inspection. Camperdown hospital staff Jane Kingston and Ms Dureau-Finn said expanded its dedicated contact tracing services. To stop bleeding, place pressure over the wound area. Gail Kelson step up to make Meals on Wheels A padded bandage is ideal, but anything including clean hospital staff were now de- Messages to close contacts will now be sent via cloths will suffi ce. Small superfi cial wounds should livering Meals on Wheels to deliveries after the coronavirus pandemic forced a new platform called Whisper, which will tell the stop bleeding in a few minutes. If bleeding continues, ensure the service continued some volunteers to be stood down. 2020D person to respond back to the contact tracing team seek veterinary advice. for Camperdown residents. “We do anticipate there Corangamite Shire with re- Wounds should be kept clean. Daily bathing of affected to confi rm they are self-isolating at home. areas with warm salty water will help to keep infection “However, I would like to may be a spike in customers gard to the Meals on Wheels Mr Fraser said SWH would stay in contact with under control. Not all wounds require stitching, and in stress that any volunteers as the coronavirus situation service. people who test positive to assist in monitoring some cases where skin has been torn away, there is aged under 60 who are still changes and are well placed “South West Healthcare their health. nothing to stitch back together. These wounds can heal as open wounds, which generally take longer to heal. able to contribute to Meals to accommodate that in- is sincerely grateful for the For reputable up-to-date information and advice 2. Trauma on Wheels deliveries are crease.” services of our volunteers please go to the Department of Health and Human Dogs which have been hit by a car can have a range of very welcome to do so. Ms Dureau-Finn said and would like to wish ev- Services Coronavirus website at www.dhhs.vic. injuries, including internal bleeding and organ damage, “We will supplement them South West Healthcare had eryone all the best in these gov.au/coronavirus or call its hotline on 1800 675 as well as more obvious problems such as broken limb been liaising closely with concerning times,” she said. bones. Any dog which has been hit with force should with our own staff . 398. be closely observed for lameness, changes in mental attitude, lethargy, or respiratory diffi culty. If in doubt, contact the veterinary clinic. 3. Snake bite Contact the Veterinary Centre immediately if you see Garden need a lift? your pet bitten by a snake. Do not wait to see if clinical signs develop. Symptoms that arise when your pet has been bitten include loss of balance and collapse, As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, vomiting, bleeding, and extremely dilated pupils. Not all symptoms present in all animals, seek urgent I can no longer provide massage ,7VXSSRUWDYDLODEOH veterinary attention if a bite is suspected. :HDUHFXUUHQWO\LQYROXQWDU\ORFNGRZQGXHWR A vet is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you WKH&29,'GLVUXSWLRQ have an injured or sick pet that needs attention. services, but I can tend to your garden :KLOHRXUGRRUVDUHFORVHGZHDUHVWLOOKHUHWR DVVLVW\RXZLWKDOO\RXU,7VXSSRUWQHHGV Autumn pruning :HDUHZRUNLQJIURPKRPHEXWVWLOOR൵HULQJ UHPRWHVXSSRUW Fruit tree specialist :HZLOOFRPHWR\RXIRUQHFHVVDU\VHUYLFH FDOOVDQGZHDUHDYDLODEOHLQRXUZRUNVKRSE\ Landscape gardening DSSRLQWPHQW ,I\RXUHTXLUHORJLQVXSSRUWUHSDLUVSULQWLQJ CLINIC OPENING HOURS SKRWRFRS\LQJWRQHURULQNSOHDVHHPDLO Anne Gleeson and Steve Lamb Camperdown 9am-5.15pm Mon-Fri Phone Andrew Campbell LQIR#PDKRJDQ\FRPDXRUSKRQHWR 9am-12pm Sat OHDYHDPHVVDJH Camperdown 5593 1107 5593 1077 24 hour emergency service available. Terang 5592 1293 0429 393 804 3KRQH The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020 ~ Page 3 Sunnyside bunkers down Cmty pulls together SUNNYSIDE House BRINGING the community together and “If people only look after their own self inter- residents have bunkered helping each other through the COVID- ests, the community will fall down,” she said. down to ride out the coro- 19 pandemic is the main driver behind a “We’re reliant on everyone doing the right navirus pandemic with Camperdown-specifi c Facebook page set thing, particularly with regard to social distanc- a complete ban on all up last week. ing and isolation.” visitors, including family The ‘Camperdown 3260 COVID-19 Commu- Ms Smith said diff erent people had diff erent members. nity Support’ page now boasts 580 followers skills which could be off ered up during the pan- Facility chief executive and is updating locals on the latest Government demic. offi cer Claire Schmierer said advice relating to the pandemic along with of- “I have the computer skills to be able to man- the measures came into eff ect fers of support to source items, self-isolation age the Facebook page,” she said. on Sunday and would remain suggestions and a bit of light relief. “At the moment we are relying on the skills of in place for the duration of Locals Ann Smith and Tony Evans instigated all the people working in the supermarkets and the pandemic. the Facebook page along with two other volun- are even more reliant on skilled cleaners. “We are following Govern- teers who help administer it. “By the end of this, I hope we all better ap- ment guidelines,” she said. “Tony and I were having a conversation about preciate the diff erent skills we all have and are “Sadly, we have no choice Sunnyside House chief executive offi cer Claire the pandemic and were feeling a bit helpless,” more empathetic and understanding and kind but to take these precautions Schmierer said the facility had no choice but to Ms Smith said. to each other, no matter who we are and what as the health of our residents close its doors to all visitors due to the coronavirus “I practically live online and Tony has a lot we do.” of business contacts, so we decided to pool our is our prime concern. pandemic. 2020D skills and start the Facebook page as a means “While it is disappointing with family members via community could give was to of support.” Takeaway available for the residents, they all ‘FaceTime’. abide by the social distancing Already the ‘followers’ have alerted members know that we have to do this “We’re also in the process guidelines as they go about as to when toilet paper has been available in 7 days a week for their own good.” of organising the streaming their day to day lives. particular supermarkets, along with individual Ms Schmierer said all of church services.” “Hopefully, as long as ev- off ers to do grocery shops for people either iso- eff orts were being made to Phone through your Ms Schmierer said resi- eryone follows the rules we lated or unable to shop for themselves. normalise the residents’ daily dents were also being en- will stay well,” she said. Self-isolation tips and suggestions are also takeaway meal today routines as much as possible couraged to take walks in the Locals were also advised fl owing, particularly in relation to keeping kids and ensure all their needs aged care facility’s gardens. the aged care facility’s asso- amused during the holidays, homeschooling Our kitchen is still open were being met. Family and friends are also ciated op shop had closed its techniques and alternative ways to exercise “The residents are not con- encouraged to keep in touch Lunch: 12noon – 2pm doors to business. at home. fi ned to their rooms and we with residents via phone calls “The op shop is not deemed “Initially there was some distress with a lot Dinner 5pm – 8.30pm are working to increase the and can send letters or pho- of people unable to source items they wanted,” number of activities avail- as an essential service and we tos to residents via the offi ce Ms Smith said. Pre-ordering of meals is available able for them to partake in, email (rec@sunnysidehouse. need to take care of the vol- “The Facebook page allowed us to mobilise for the week while observing the social com.au), which would then unteers who run the shop,” support for them. distancing guidelines,” she be printed out and given Ms Schmierer said. “The page has also been a place of emotional said. to the resident they are ad- People needing to fi nd out support for people. For some people, just know- “We have also ordered a dressed too. more are invited to contact ing that they are not alone is a huge comfort.” number of extra iPads, so the Ms Schmierer said Ms Schmierer directly on Ms Smith said the community had to stick 228 Manifold Street, Camperdown residents can keep in touch the greatest support the 0417 038 153. together to get through the pandemic crisis. Phone 5593 3185 or 0459 090 608

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BEREAVED families have been urged to adapt new rituals and traditions for grieving and staging a funeral during the Dundonnell Wind Farm COVID-19 pandemic crisis. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Macqueen’s Funeral proprietors Anne Glee- son and Steve Lamb said current traditions had The Tilt Renewables team is continuing with the construction of the $560 million Dundonnell evolved to care for bereaved people and help Wind Farm located approximately 23 kilometres north-east of Mortlake, in the Western District them accept the reality of death. of Victoria. AusNet Services have constructed 38 kilometres of 220kV transmission line and a “But having hundreds of people packed into substation, which will connect the wind farm to the electricity network. an enclosed space or gathered around a table Last week we achieved a momentous milestone with the first generation of electricity from the sharing pens and a memorial book is the oppo- wind farm. Turbine installation continues to progress with a total of 28 turbines installed, and site of what health authorities are urging us to works are underway for another 23 turbines. Tower sections and turbine component deliveries do,” Ms Gleeson said. are ongoing from Portland and Geelong. “Obviously, the directives of social distanc- Civil works continue to close out following the completion of access tracks, hardstands, ing are critical when people are weakened foundation excavation and blinding. 76 foundations have been poured to date, 70 backfilled by grief.” and steel fixing is underway at the final four foundations. The cable networks continue to Ms Gleeson said limiting exposure to oth- expand with 67.7km of trenching dug and 45.7km of cable installed. ers would keep everyone safer, particularly For the Connection Assets, construction is complete, and the team is now focussed on medical staff working in clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation and project close out works. During March there will be works to rehabilitate residential facilities across the region. “Attendance at funerals is not essential temporary construction areas along the transmission lines (e.g. revegetation around the base Macqueens Funerals proprietor Anne of each pole). AusNet services will be managing these works. during this crisis and absence may be the kind- est and safest thing you can do for the friends Gleeson. 2020D All roads are open again. The team is nearing completion of the maintenance program, after and family of the person who has died,” which traffic conditions will return to normal. “Without shaking hands or giving hugs, we she said. can from a distance, look at someone and con- COVID-19 “Obviously, anyone who has been in contact vey everything we are feeling.” Construction and commissioning works continue on site, however specific measures with someone who could be carrying the virus People were advised to prepare food accord- are being implemented to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19. Tilt Renewables and must not attend. ing to guidelines, send letters and cards or contractors are closely monitoring these measures and changes to the wider situation “The lives of people in our community de- place tributes on-line from the safety of their as they develop. The measures put in place will be frequently reviewed and amended pends on us being willing to put their needs homes. as required. ahead of our wants.” Ms Gleeson said Macqueen’s Funerals re- For further information on the Dundonnell Wind Farm please contact the Tilt Options suggested included staging a private mained open to those who needed funeral care. Renewables project team at [email protected] or on funeral and then a public memorial when the “Families can choose to send a few represen- 1800 122 823. crisis has passed. tatives or make their arrangements by phone,” For information about the transmission line or substation works, please contact Another was to limit viewings to the most she said. the AusNet Services project team at: [email protected] or on 0490 211 immediate family members. “We are endeavouring to have as few people 787. “As funeral directors we often see that the as possible in our funeral home at any one The Dundonnell Wind Farm shopfront at 97 Dunlop Street, Mortlake is closed until time of death brings out the best in our Coran- time, so staff will work by phone and comput- further notice, but please don’t hesitate to contact on our details listed above. gamite community,” Ms Gleeson said. er where possible. “People are generous. Many make food, “As always, we will be working to provide visit, give aff ection and attend funerals, but the best care we can, but we will do that ac- our community needs to implement diff erent cording to the guidance of health experts and ways of expressing support. the Australian Funeral Directors’ Association.” Mixer burnt, vehicle stolen

Maintenance works A CEMENT mixer left engulfed in fl ames on the Hamilton Highway near Berrybank this week could have been set alight in a Coaches replace protest to wind farm developments in the district. trains on the Detective Sergeant Andy Raven of Warr- nambool’s Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) said local CFA units were called to the blaze Warrnambool line between Foxhow-Berrybank Road and Doyles Road at about 1.30am Wednesday. “The CFA units extinguished the blaze,” Thursday 26 March to Sunday 12 April he said. “It was noted that ‘No Windfarms’ had been scrawled on the back of the truck.” CIU members, Crime Scene Investigators Thursday 26 March to 9pm Tuesday 31 March A Trains between Southern Cross attended along with police Arson Squad mem- and Geelong bers and explosives investigators. Saturday 11 April to 6pm D Coaches between Geelong Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with in- Sunday 12 April and Warrnambool formation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. From 9pm Tuesday 31 March to Friday 10 April D Coaches replace trains between * * * * Southern Cross, Geelong Camperdown’s industrial estate was the tar- A cement mixer was set alight on the Saturday 11 April from 6pm and Warrnambool get of two separate burglaries over the week- Hamilton Highway. 2020E end, with Crime Scene Investigators carrying abandoned on Kerr’s Road at Cobrico on Coach replacement services will be a mix of express, semi-express out forensic testing at both scenes. Tuesday, March 24. and stopping all stations. A temporary timetable will be in place. Detective Sergeant Andy Raven of Warr- Det Sgt Raven said a storage facility in the nambool CIU said a 2000 Nissan Pathfi nder same industrial estate was also targeted. Plan ahead at ptv.vic.gov.au was stolen from Pipeline Fabrications some- “It appears the off enders have made a small or call 1800 800 007 time between Friday, March 20 and Sunday, hole in the perimeter fence to gain access and March 22. then jemmied open a roller door on one of the “The businesses owner arrived at the prem- storage units about six inches,” he said. ises, opened the front door and turned on the “It was just enough for the off enders to enter. lights fo fi nd boxes strewn everywhere and the “They have then rummaged through various side roller door open,” he said. items of furniture and it is still being ascer- “The vehicle had been left locked up outside tained if anything was stolen.” in the yard, but the keys were inside. The of- Crime Scene Investigators attended both fenders have found the keys and made off with scenes and carried out forensic testing. the vehicle.” Anyone with information is asked to contact

MSR02483/20 Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne The vehicle was subsequently found Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020 ~ Page 5 Passenger numbers “massively decreased” RAIL travel in and out of “Individuals must take responsi- Camperdown has “massive- bility in terms of social distancing, ly decreased” in the last two not only for their own wellbeing, weeks as a direct result of the but for the wellbeing of the entire community.” COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Lukin said there were no Camperdown station service plans to shut down the rail service offi cer Mel Lukin said patronage and that connecting buses to and had decreased 75 per cent and was from Timboon and Ballarat were likely to fall further. still operating. “Our main passengers have Coach services between Victoria been contract workers leaving the and South Australia will resume district and university students their normal timetables from today returning home,” she said. (Friday, March 27) after the South “International contract workers Australian Government updated began taking the train to Mel- its border restrictions to provide bourne to fl y home about two exemptions for coach drivers. weeks ago. From Friday, the coach services “Domestic contract workers between Warrnambool/Ballarat began leaving about a week ago.” and Mount Gambier will resume Ms Lukin said workers from the travelling to and from South Aus- V/Line workers prepare new tracks for installation at the Camperdown station, with a view to evening Port Campbell gas works and the tralia. out the step between arriving trains and the platform. 2020D local wind farms in the north of The South Australian Govern- the shire were prominent among ment has introduced restrictions Track upgrade levels out platform the travellers. which require all non-essential Travellers were advised the travellers to self-isolate for 14 V/LINE contractors are hard “Crews will also renew the surfaces journey to and from Melbourne from V/Line timetable remained un- days once they cross the border at work replacing the tracks at of bridges along the line and replace the evening of Tuesday, March 31 changed as had the number of into South Australia, eff ective Camperdown’s rail station as part culverts, which allow water to pass until Friday, April 10. carriages for each service. from 4pm Tuesday, March 24. of a $9 million upgrade of the under the tracks, as well as improve Passengers are encouraged to visit “Keeping the same number of Passengers travelling on these Geelong to Warrnambool line. signal equipment and track surfaces at the V/Line website and download a carriages means there is ample coach services are not exempt “Workers will remove the existing several places along the line. copy of the temporary timetable to room for people to practice ‘so- from these measures and will need tracks and ballast next to the Camper- “This will reduce the risk of delays plan their journeys. cial distancing’ on the trains,” Ms to follow all directives once they down station platform, ensure that the caused by infrastructure faults and “We thank Warrnambool line pas- Lukin said. arrive in South Australia. foundations are in good condition and create a smoother ride for passen- sengers for their patience while we “Visually, you can see that There are currently no restric- then lay new ballast and track,” a V/ gers.” complete this important maintenance passengers are using common tions on passengers from South Line spokesperson said. Coaches are replacing trains be- work, to help ensure we can continue sense and spacing themselves out Australia crossing the Victorian “The upgrade will create a more tween Warrnambool and Geelong to off er a safe, reliable and comfort- through the carriages and that’s border, however all non-essential level surface and minimise the gap from Thursday, March 26 and will able service to our passengers,” the good to see. travel is to be avoided. between trains and the platform. extend to replace trains for the entire spokesperson said. Burn returns lake views

VIEWS of Lake Bullen Merri have opened up at the North Beach reserve after it un- derwent a planned burn earlier this month. Long grass and weeds which overtook the reserve following the St Patrick’s Day ﬁ res two years ago were cleared from the understorey during the burn. Visitors to North Beach can now enjoy views of the lake as they drive through the reserve. About 30 Forest Fire Management Victoria staﬀ joined forces with Tesbury and Bostocks Creek Country Fire Authority brigades to carry 22020D020D out the burn which involved 8.5 hectares of public land along the northern edge of the lake.

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Milk production gathers momentum 15Craters 2 Coast Events

THE outbreak of COVID-19 The upward trajectory in global global dairy exporters producers dairying regions at the start of is a signifi cant event for the dairy product prices visible in the (the EU, US, New Zealand, Aus- 2020, combined with strong milk 19 global dairy market – weigh- further quarter of 2019 stalled in tralia, Brazil, Argentina and Uru- price signals and relief from feed 22 2 ing on sentiment and the 2020 the fi rst quarter of 2020, the report guay) is rising. All regions within costs, have supported on-farm in- outlook, Rabobank analysts said. the Big 7 will report year-on-year vestments and higher milk fl ows, 25 advised in their fi rst quarter Reduced Chinese imports, sig- production growth in the second according to the Dairy Quarterly. 2828 2020 global Dairy Quarterly nifi cant supply chain disruptions quarter of 2020, the report says, Milk production across Aus- 2 and rising dairy surpluses in albeit from a low base. tralia’s southern export dairy COVID-19 NOTICE report. export regions will drive down- For Australia, while season-to- region should continue to gather Due to the current ever-changing The onset of the virus in China ward pressure on global markets date milk production stands at momentum heading into 2020/21, situation and recent shutdown – the world’s largest dairy import- er – and the permeation across the through much of 2020. 5.6 billion litres, down 3.7 per with Rabobank forecasting Aus- of large gatherings, the globe has dairy buyers and sellers Rabobank anticipates the buy- cent on the same time last year, tralian milk production to fi nish Craters 2 Coast Events Calendar scrambling to assess the market ing patterns of Chinese consum- national production had grown in 4.9 per cent lower by the end of will not be published until impact, the bank says in its latest ers to normalise by the second the month of January (confi rming the 2019/20 season at 8.4 billion further notice. half of 2020, with evidence of minimal impact from the bush- litres. dairy sector report. No new entries will be improvement in some supply fi res), the report said. Most prices across south- “Global dairy commodity prices accepted until the calendar chains already visible. Though “The turnaround in production ern Australia are now above have already priced-in the uncer- returns to print. tainty,” Rabobank senior dairy the potential of a setback or delay so far has been led by Tasmania AUD$7.00 per kilogram of milk analyst Michael Harvey said. in economic recovery in China and eastern Victoria, which ac- solids (kgMS) – a new record. “But a less-than-favourable presents a major downside price count for 32 per cent of Austra- Rabobank’s commodity milk expected fi nish to New Zealand’s risk. lia’s milk production,” Mr Harvey price forecast for 2019/20 re- production season is providing Against this backdrop, global said. mains unchanged at AUD$6.65/ some support to global prices.” milk production from the Big 7 Solid rain events across kgMS. WD News is still here TEMPORARILY THE Camperdown Chronicle is a local CLOSED paper – produced by locals for locals. That has not, and will not change in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the respiratory virus sweeps the globe, Western District Newspapers will continue to To all our loyal customers, work to keep the local community informed on not only the virus, but local news. As restrictions continue to be placed on groups Due to the and businesses we recognise life as we know it Government’s updated is changing within the community. To keep local content fl owing onto our pages, mandatory social-distancing residents are being urged to submit any news measures, tips. Camperdown’s Robert Burns Scottish Festival will skip this year’s celebrations Colac Cinemas will now be Do you have any club notes/celebrations/ and focus on returning in 2021. 2020D activities from recent weeks to share with the temporarily closed from wider community? Burns Festival looks to 2021 Monday, March 23. We want to hear what is happening in our community, be it little or big. THE coronavirus took its toll on another COVID-19 virus and the loss of income for Now more than ever readers need a ray of local festival this week, with this year’s our musicians and providers, including our Thank you for your loyalty. positivity in their day and we hope to help Robert Burns Scottish Festival cancelled. patrons.” share the positive stories out there like good Early Bird Ticket holder will be refunded Committee chair Dr John Menzies said the samaritans shopping for elderly residents. and the festival website will be updated. We appreciate your decision to cancel aligned with the Australian In the midst of the crisis working together and “The committee will continue to plan the Government guidelines on mass gatherings. co-operation and support. adapting is needed to ensure local businesses festival for 2021 and appreciate the support and clubs survive into the future. “It was the only option we could take,” given over recent months,” Dr Menzies said. 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BREEN - HILL Happy GUNNER (Clarke), Thank you Delma Jean BBUYINGUYING NNOWOW James and Lauren are I would like to thank 21st Birthday 8/12/1925 – 20/3/2020 delighted to announce Charlie my wonderful family SCRAP the birth of for giving me a lovely Aged 94. 29/3/2020 METAL party for my 80th Passed away BUYERS WESTERN DISTRICT NEWSPAPERS Isabella Andie birthday. peacefully in CAMPERDOWN PROBUS Breen Thanks to my Geelong (formerly PROPRIETARY LIMITED of Camperdown). Copper Brass CLUB relatives and friends Phone: 5593 1888 or 5593 1133 on March 10, 2020 Devoted wife, reunited, Batteries All metals who attended for www.camperdownchronicle.com.au Probus Club 7lb, 2oz after 43 years, into the Farm cleanups Cars their gifts, cards and loving arms of husband [email protected] Meetings are at Epworth Geelong. fl owers and to those Glen (dec). Trucks Tractors [email protected] cancelled until All well. who sent cards. Loving mother of Farm Machinery Thank you all. further notice ‘Our little Anthea, Paul, Nick and Scrap Metal Camperdown ray of sunshine’ All our love – Margaret Lucas. Prue. Mardi to eight – Mum, Dad, Fraser grandchildren and four LLawrieawrie V Voutieroutier your and Jess, Ed and great grandchildren. 00408408 552222 004343 your Chronicle Sarah, Annabel and local classies A classy lady right Chloe. until the end. local classies xxx Private burial. Wanted to buy Printed and Published by Stewart J. Esh CUSTOM MADE scrap metal for Western District Newspapers Pty. Ltd. RUBBER TO ORDER at its registered offi ce. 5593 1107 Radiators, engines, 126 Manifold St, Camperdown, Victoria, 3260. FROM WESTERN DISTRICT www.macqueens.com.au farm machinery, STAMPS NEWSPAPERS copper, brass, aluminium, lead, steel, GUNNER, sheets of iron, fencing Public Notices Delma Jean wire, milk vats, hot Aged 94. water services etc. Treasured and adored Turn your mother of Prue. scrap into cash. Devoted and caring Call Gerard COUNCIL SERVICES Mardi of Fleur. on 5566 5168 Held in our or 0409 245 895. STAGE 1 SHUTDOWN (COVID-19) hearts forever. Call from 8am - 9pm. Long-lasting memories. Please be advised the situation is changing rapidly. your your local classies Visit www.corangamite.vic.gov.au or Facebook for the latest information local classies Public Notices Civic Centre Closed to public until further notice. Please call us on 5593 7100 if you have any questions. 181 Manifold Street Our customer service staﬀ are taking calls and are happy to help. You can also visit Camperdown www.corangamite.vic.gov.au and ‘Contact Us’ via a Customer Request, email Notice of Intention [email protected] or message us via our Facebook page. to Sell Land SUPPLIERS - Please send all invoices to [email protected] 31 MAIN STREET, DERRINALLUM Council meeting and Monthly Council meetings will continue, however, we discourage attendance. Corangamite Shire acting under Section engagement sessions The meetings will be live streamed on Council’s Facebook page. 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 proposes to sell Council owned land at 31 Theatre Royal Complex Closed until further notice. Killara Centre and McCabe Room are not taking any bookings. Main Street, Derrinallum.

Landﬁll/transfer stations Operating as normal. Card only at Corangamite Regional Landﬁll (Naroghid). Before selling or exchanging the land Council must, in accordance with Section 189 of the Act, ensure that public notice Waste collection services Operating as normal. of intention to do so is given at least four weeks prior to selling or exchanging the Stadiums Closed until further notice. Gym direct debit membership fees will be suspended. land.

Libraries Closed until further notice. In accordance with Section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission in relation to the intended sale of the land Mobile Child Care / Operating as normal until Department of Education advises the service should not operate. parcel must do so in writing and be received Family Day Care by Council by 5 pm, Monday 27 April. Submissions must be made in writing and Kindergarten Operating as normal until Department of Education advises the service should not operate. addressed and sent by mail to: Maternal and Child Health Appointment only. If you feel unwell please reschedule your appointment. For advice, please The Chief Executive Oﬃcer Corangamite Shire Council contact 13 22 29 for 24 hour Maternal and Child Health support or 13 22 89 for Parent Line. PO Box 84, Camperdown, VIC, 3260.

Port Campbell Closed to the public until further notice. Call 1300 137 255 or visit www.visit12apostles.com.au Any person who has made a submission under Section 223 of the Act and has Visitor Information Centre Staff are taking calls and happy to help. requested to be heard in support of their written submission is entitled to appear in Home and Community Care Continuing to operate. Please be aware of social distancing and call us on 5593 7100 if you are person or to be represented by a person services feeling unwell. specified in the submission before the Council, the day, time and place of which Meals on Wheels Continuing to operate. Please be aware of social distancing and call us on 5593 7100 if you are will be advised in writing. feeling unwell. Council will consider any written submissions in accordance with Section Events and programs All of Council’s recreation, arts & culture, and youth programs have been cancelled. This includes 223 of the Act. Following consideration of the Health & Wellbeing Expo, Ed Gym, Youth Week, School holiday program, Microchip Week and submissions, Council may resolve to sell the Twelfth Night at Dalvui Homestead. land parcel or not to sell the land parcel. Further information regarding Council’s Public halls and Closed and not taking any bookings. intention to sell this land can be obtained community centres by contacting Wendy Williamson, Property Officer, on 5593 7100. Senior Citizen Centres Closed until further notice.

Chief Executive Oﬃcer Andrew Mason Chief Executive Oﬃcer Andrew Mason The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020 ~ Page 9 your local classies Phone: 5593 1888 Email: [email protected] Positions Vacant Wanted to Buy Public Notices For Hire For Sale Public Notices

St. Patrick’s School, MILK VATS Commonwealth Registered LAWRIE’S FOR SALE Camperdown PAYING MARRIAGE SKIP TOYOTA S WAG $150 - $1,000 CELEBRANT 1996, 12 months Seeks the services of rego. $700 a suitably qualifi ed and Any reasonable Denise Butler BIN or $350 no 38 Peter Street, Cobden accredited condition considered Weddings, Funerals, Naming Days (NQW-934) Phone: 0408 387 754 Classroom Teacher Phone Telly Katsaros HIRE Ph 5592 1239 on 0427 368 261 Individualised ceremonies to ALL SIZES 2, 4, 6, Email: [email protected] To fi ll: Celebrate, Honour, 10, 12 UP TO 25 Call to Public Notices Commemorate A maternity leave position for the AVAILABLE book today! remainder of the 2020 year 0436 030 180 For Holland Blinds, FREE QUOTE Screen Blinds, Verticals and Romans Time Fraction: 2.5 (Mon, Tue and ½ Wed) Cobden your Grade level: 3/4 area 0408 522 043 local classies Repairs Proposed interview date: Mid April Start date: 11/5/2020 CAMPERDOWN Churches Public Notices Applicants should meet the following criteria: HOSPITAL AUXILIARY • Be passionate about Catholic Education; CAMPERDOWN TROLLEY ROSTER • Be able to work as part of a Professional Learning BOWLING CLUB Tue. Mar. 31: Lil COVID-19 Cronin. Thu. Apr. Communities (PLC) team; Owing to the coronavirus • Be of a generous nature, willing to share their gifts 2: Belinda Lenehan NOTICE CAMPERDOWN pandemic and in response (Merindah). and talents with students, staff and community; to the Government Due to recent • Be familiar with the Victorian Curriculum and declaration on Monday shutdown of current approaches to teaching literacy and 23/3/2020, 96 Manifold Street, Camperdown 5593 1983 numeracy; the Camperdown gatherings, • Have highly effective organisational and Bowling Club is closed please contact communication skills; until further notice. We are continuing with • Enjoy their work and be prepared to laugh; your local There will be no activities of • Have current V.I.T. registration; parish for more normal trading hours. • Have an awareness of Child Safe standards and any kind until we reopen. procedures, as St Patrick’s is committed to the Bowls AGM is postponed. THE ROTARY CLUB OF information on safety, wellbeing and protection of all children CAMPERDOWN INC church services under our care. wishes to advise the If the current crisis continues

Applications, addressing the above criteria points, following activities your with a covering letter and personal and professional have been cancelled: local classies and there are further shutdowns resumé with 3 referees, should be either emailed to: Easter Family Fun Day, [email protected] Rotary Sunday Markets we will try and stay open, dropped into the school offi ce or posted to: and opening of the Principal, Mr Michael McKenzie For all repairs and clocktower for all tours otherwise you may call St. Patrick’s School, servicing of cars and Dimora Avenue, Camperdown 3260 commercial vehicles. including monthly by Friday, April 3, 2020 market days until Jeff on 0407 041 481 AH: 0488 068 967 Church Camperdown Enquiries, phone: 0409 962 148 or 5593 1962. further notice or call in at is now meeting online. or Ian on 0408 523 675. 29 Gellie Street, your 9.30am, 11.30am and Camperdown local classies 5.00pm every Sunday. 29 Cowleys Road See Enjoy.church to join in. Cobden VIC 3266 Livestock / Cattle We are also offering HIRING? Ph: 03 5594 6294 support for our community Fax: 03 5594 6321 in this season. If you know ABN: 73 062 446 217 anyone in need of food, RENTING? support or even someone to just talk with, we are here Public Notices PLANT OPERATOR for you. Please call Ps Dom ADVERTISE NOW We are seeking a full-time skilled Plant Operator to WANTED on 0401 865 803. join our progressive fertiliser company. 1 wk old beef x calves, top rates paid The position will be based at our Cobden depot 1 wk old Friesian heifer calves $250-300 +GST operating our fertilizer blender, loader and general 100kgs+ Friesian heifer calves $750-800 +GST yard duties. Delivered local saleyards Matt Baxter The successful applicant will need to be able FOR PRIVATE SALE to work unsupervised, operate modern loaders and equipment. Truck driving and mechanical 20 Frs/Frs X cows, March-April calving experience would be a benefi t. Price: $1550 +GST Tim Gibson 35 Frs/Frs X hfrs top start calving 1st April to Jsy We are seeking someone who is well presented, bull. Herd replacements by stud bulls. Very quiet. highly motivated and has good communication Price: $1650 +GST Tim Gibson skills. 1 wk old Jersey AI bred heifer calves This is a great opportunity for a secure, long term Price: $200 +GST Lindsay Robb role in a friendly family operated business. AI bred Frs Jsy X hfr calves EXCELLENT TERANG – TIMBOON DISTRICT COUNTRY Price: $100 +GST Lindsay Robb For further information please contact Mark at RENOWNED SECURE SOUGHT AFTER ECKLIN SOUTH AREA 8 Jsy hfrs, 2.5 yrs, excellent order, POC to Jsy bulls Webber & Chivell on 03 55 946 294, email: mark@ Central to Terang, Timboon and Cobden. Convenient to Warrnambool/Shipwreck Coast. $POA Brian Gleeson webberchivell.com.au 324.82 Ac – NEILSONS ROAD – 131.45 Ha 8 Jsy hfrs, 2 yrs calving 1st April to Ang bull DAIRY OUTPADDOCK – BEEF – PRIME LAMBS – INVESTMENT Price: $1000 +GST Brian Gleeson Public Notices EXPORT ORDERS Frs unj hfrs 200kg del early April Price: $1600 +GST Camperdown Jsy unj hfrs 200kg del early April Price: $1000 +GST Tenants Group Inc. Illawarra/Ayrshire hrfs 200kg unj del early April Camperdown Tenants Group Price: $1200 +GST Jnd Frs hfrs, jnd to any bull del early April offi ce will be closed from Price: $1700-1800 +GST 201 Neilsons Road, Ecklin South Wednesday, March 25 due to Jnd X bred hfrs, in calf Price: $1200-1250 +GST • Featuring well-balanced arable clay to clay/loam soils with established pastures, established China protocols shelter plantations and 30 paddocks serviced by central laneways. Soil tests available. coronavirus situation. CONTACT YOUR CHARLES STEWART AGENT • Top quality water supply from reliable bore (equipped with electric pump) and additional bore (with windmill) feeding troughs to all paddocks via header tanks. We will reopen when the FORTHCOMING SALES • Disused dairy with silo (30 tonne capacity) and good steel cattleyards (concrete base and time is safe to do so. 9/4/20 No Colac Cattle Sale cattle crush). 13/4/20 No Mortlake Cattle Sale • Implement shed (21m x 5.5m – power connected). Phone all enquiries to DHHS 16/4/20 Mortlake Store Sale 10am Matt Baxter • Three titles (to be sold as a whole). WEB ID: 2200082 Warrnambool 5561 9461. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Jim Oliver 0427 621 475 Steve Lambert 0407 504 001 Brian Gleeson 0417 132 077 close on Monday 20th April 2020 at 2.00pm Michael Stewart 0418 520 457 Maintenance phone 13 11 72. Clarrie Smith 0407 058 174 Lindsay Robb 0427 501 791 Malcolm Hallyburton 0418 384 152 James Breen 0429 402 445 All programs have been cancelled. Matthew Baxter 0428 926 614 Colac Offi ce 5231 5400 Phone 5231 5400 56-60 Bromfi eld Street, Colac – Committee of Management. www.charlesstewart.com.au www.charlesstewart.com.au Page 10 ~ The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020

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your our land local stock market MORTLAKE STOCK MARKET REPORT MON, MAR 23, 2020

Kerr COWS: Murroa East BULLOCKS: RE and RL & Co Past, ang, 582kg at Macklin, hrfd x, 688kg NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING SERVICE 290¢, $1687.00; DR and at 300¢, $2065.00; Mild- Mortlake Sale BULLOCKS: BJ and NJ GM Lucas, ang, 690kg at fern, ang, 572kg at 300¢, Agents yarded 2071 cattle at Mortlake Milk vealers made from 310c to Gleeson, ang, 585kg at 286¢, $1973.00; Jamec- $1717.00; DC John- which exceeded last week’s large offer- 390c, yearling steers made from 275c 325¢, $1901.00; DJ and ca Plains, ang, 627kg at son, lim frsn x, 542kg at ing. to 360c, while the heifer portion made IR Smith, hfd, 614kg 286¢, $1794.00. 310¢, $1680.20. at 324¢, $1989.00; BULLS: The yarding overall was very mixed from 285c to 350c/kg. GM DG and SM STEERS: GA and LA BJ and RA Christian, Hooker, hfd, 766kg at but in saying that, there were some ex- Restockers paid to 305c, grown steers Gellert, ang, 486kg at ang x, 685kg at 320¢, 230¢, $1762.00. cellent quality steers and milk vealers made from 285c to 366c, restockers $2192.00. 337¢, $1639.00; M and J on offer. paid 337c and grown heifers made from TRADE STEERS: WN Delaney, ang x, 473kg at There was a reduction in the num- 276c to 338c, with restockers paying to and F Hann, lim x, 420kg 315¢, $1491.75; M and ber of buyers from last week with two 331c/kg. at 350¢, $1470.00; DJ J Delaney, ang x, 493kg major processes being absent, together Manufacturing steers made from 232c and IR Smith, ang, 446kg VEALERS: W Bourke, at 315¢, $1552.95. with restockers. to 292c/kg. at 340¢, $1516.00. ang x, 400kg at 260¢, HEIFERS: Sambell The market was 20c to 30c cheaper Cows, C3 and C4 sold from 285c to VEALERS: GJ and KM $1040.00; Walker, Pastoral, ang, 597kg at for cows, grown steers and heifers and 300c with the C2 cows selling from Quinn, lim x, 410kg at ang, 547kg at 250¢, 319¢, $1906.03. yearling heifers, with manufacturing 240c to 272c/kg. 388¢, $1591.00; M Fyfe, $1368.00. COWS: Delamere, steers being 30c to 40c/kg cheaper. Restocking cows sold from 242c to ang x, 405kg at 386¢, COWS: RG and RJ char, 768kg at 300¢, Quality yearling steers were firm as 250c/kg. $1563.00; GJ and KM Whitehouse, char $2305.00; Northcott well as quality milk vealers. Light cows sold from 180c to 210c/ Quinn, lim x, 374kg at x, 807kg at 290¢, P’ship, hrfd, 587kg at The yarding consisted of 290 bull- kg. 378¢, $1413.00. $2341.00; RG and RJ TRADE HEIFERS: 278¢, $1634.00; North- ocks, 465 young steers, 494 young heif- Beef bred bulls made to 290c with Whitehouse, ang, 660kg NJ and EM Weel, cott P’ship, hrfd x, 501kg ers, 770 cows and 28 bulls. dairy bred making to 210c/kg. at 284¢, $1874.00. ang, 436kg at 362¢, at 260¢, $1305.00. $1580.00; RV and S BULLS: Delamere, Cuzens, ang, 430kg at char, 696kg at 235¢, HIGHLIGHTS 330¢, $1419.00. $1635.00. BULLOCKS EXPORT HEIFERS TRADE STEERS Top 328¢/kg @ $3113.00 Top 325¢/kg @ $2238.20 Top 390¢/kg @ $1725.09 Avg 295.4¢/kg @ $1813.38 Avg 281.4¢/kg @ $583.09 Avg 306.0¢/kg @ $1347.23

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COWS TRADE HEIFERS LIGHT STEERS Top 300¢/kg @ $2499.20 Top 390¢/kg @ $1706.40 Top 339¢/kg @ $1092.18 Avg 254.3¢/kg @ $1401.45 Avg 300¢/kg @ $1223.38 Avg 298.1¢/kg @ $936.63 your local rural CONTRACTING CONTRACTING ARAMBY CONTRACTING Would you like -RKQ -HQQ\,QJOLV RURAL FENCING AND FARM MAINTENANCE to advertise here? 3 x 10,500 litre effl uent tankers 2 stirrers Please call Irrigation pump for water and effl uent 5593 1888 (no set up or pack up costs) -RKQ±0RELOH

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$1248.06. 260¢, $3117.40; Te Mania BEEF COWS: D Phillips, ang Angus Pty Ltd, ang x, 915kg NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING SERVICE x, 825kg at 286¢, $2595.45; at 256¢, $2576.64. A and S Ludeman, ang x, Camperdown Sale STEERS: BP Garner, lim x, 630kg at 254¢, $1760.22; Agents penned 212 head less cattle 112c to 235c/kg. 680kg at 284¢, $2124.32; D and S Mitchell, m’grey x, Black Rock Park, frsn, 625kg 555kg at 254¢, $1550.67. this week. A small offering of grown heifers at 260¢, $1787.50; D Vick- FRIESIAN COWS: J Van Dijk, HEIFERS: Shoreview, wagyu The quality was very plain across the and steers sold from 260c to 284c, ers, frsn, 541kg at 238¢, 760kg at 242¢, $2023.12; x, 535kg at 260¢, $1530.10; small selection of young cattle offered with the bulk of the offering being $1418.08. Doolan Farms, 705kg at DA Poustie, ang frsn x, 515kg VEALERS: High View, aa hfr, 242¢, $1876.71; C and at 260¢, $1472.90; Hunt with restockers stepping in on the manufacturing dairy steers making 385kg at 290¢, $1228.10; D Baxter, 695kg at 242¢, Farm Contracting, frsn hfr, light dairy portion. from 246c to 278c/kg. D Vickers, frsn hfr, 495kg at $1850.09. 500kg at 242¢, $1331.00. The regular offering of mixed qual- Prices remained strong for the heavy 268¢, $1459.26. JERSEY & X BRED COWS: GRASS STEERS: WP White- COWS: F Sadler, shorn, Boorooga Farms, x bred, ley, spec park x, 400kg at ity cows was available, however only lines of beef cows, with the three and 630kg at 280¢, $1940.40; 615kg at 240¢, $1623.60; S 260¢, $1144.00. a few pens of beef cows were penned. four score cows reaching 286c/kg. Cobrico Trading, frsn, 720kg VEALERS: and B Doolan, x bred, 595kg Hurricane Hill, Strict guidelines around the preven- However dairy cows with cover at 232¢, $1837.44; GA at 240¢, $1570.80; T Caver- spec park hfr, 355kg at 260¢, Tongs, frsn, 665kg at 232¢, hill, x bred, 585kg at 240¢, $1015.30; Shoreview, wag x tion of COVID-19 were enforced with eased 12c, making from 220c to 250c/ $1697.08. $1544.40. str, 370kg at 236¢, $960.52; all the regular buyers present along kg. BULLS: D Vickers, spec park, BULLS: Tesbury P’ship, ang, MR and MK Sharp, frsn str, with necessary agents. The score one cows followed the 555kg at 268¢, $1636.14; 1065kg at 280¢, $3280.20; 256.3kg at 230¢, $648.43. Cobrico Trading, jrsy, 690kg G and D Bellis, ang, 1045kg BULLS: R and S Place, ang, Prices were softer across most cate- trend softening in price by 20c to 25c, at 250¢, $1897.50; F Sadler, at 280¢, $3218.60; GM Con- 860kg at 284¢, $2686.64; gories. sold from 190c to 228c, and the light shorn, 635kg at 238¢, heady, ang, 980kg at 280¢, M and S Gass, poll hrfd, A handful of steers suiting the do- weight E1 cows made from 138c to $1662.43. $3018.40. 805kg at 260¢, $2302.30; GB Place, jrsy, 735kg at 250¢, mestic processors were available, and 196c/kg. $2021.25. sold between 260c and 340c/kg. The regular buying group participat- C’Down FRIESIAN COWS: C and A few pens suiting the regular feed- ed in the bull sale, and bulls with good S Bennett, red frsn, 710kg BULLOCKS: J Neal, frsn, OX: DJ Mitchell, ang, 750kg at 250¢, $1952.50; A and L lot buyers made from 290c to 322c/kg. shape sold from 256c to 284c, with the 885kg at 278¢, $2706.33; H at 266¢, $2194.50; DJ Mitch- Whiting, frsn, 680kg at 250¢, Restockers stepped in on young best of the dairy bulls reaching 260c/ and B Cadby, frsn, 738kg at ell, frsn, 435kg at 260¢, $1870.00; S and J Bevin, frsn, 260¢, $2110.68. $1244.10. 780kg at 240¢, $2059.20. dairy steers and heifers paying from kg. GRASS HEIFERS: O Hal- VEALERS: DJ Mitchell, hrfd X BRED COWS: LJ and LM lyburton, ang x, 425kg at x, 448kg at 260¢, $1281.28; Wilson, ill, 670kg at 250¢, 340¢, $1589.50; D and J NJ and EM Weel, jrsy, 305kg $1842.50; A and K Duyn- Beaton, char x, 330kg at at 216¢, $724.68. hoven, frsn x, 620kg at 250¢, 322¢, $1168.86; J and C COWS: P and M Kerr Farm- $1705.00; GA Riches, frsn x, Cooper, frsn, 675kg at 248¢, ing Pty Ltd, frsn, 715kg at 570kg at 226¢, $1417.02. $1841.40. 240¢, $1887.60; Pekin Part- JERSEY COWS: J and M GRASS STEERS: Howard nership, frsn, 655kg at 228¢, Fleming and Sons, 495kg F/T, ang x, 449kg at 320¢, $1642.74; P and M Kerr at 215¢, $1170.67; Finney $1580.48; A and S Lude- Farming Pty Ltd, frsn, 650kg and McGarvie, 480kg at man, ang x, 565kg at 282¢, at 228¢, $1630.20. 215¢, $1135.20; Wyss Trad- $1752.63; S and C O’Con- BULLS: P and M Kerr Farm- ing Trust, 474kg at 215¢, nor, frsn, 465kg at 244¢, ing Pty Ltd, frsn, 1090kg at $1121.01. your local rural CONTRACTING MILKING MACHINES

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Your local rural services are now online at www.wdnews.com.au/localtrades Page 14 ~ The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020 your local SPORT Phone: 5593 1888 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5593 3606 Derrinallum hosts pairs championships DERRINALLUM Bowl- ing Club staged its men’s and ladies pairs championships earlier this month. The ladies event was won by Fiona Noone and Lorraine Uren with the duo scoring a 35-9 victory over Pam Birch and Andrea Morrison. The men’s final saw Rod Cameron and Alan Nancar- row defeat John Reichman and Paul Carmichael after recording a 28-12 triumph. The ladies 21up and men’s president’s handicap events are yet to be finalised.

Right: Derrinallum Bowling Club ladies pairs champions Fiona Noone and Lorraine Uren. 2020E Far right: Derrinallum Bowling Club men’s pairs champions Rod Cameron and Alan Nancarrow. 2020E Gammalite Cup held at Dalvui Raceway TERANG Harness Racing favourite, 2nd Lorimerklyie (Grant Campbell, Kerryn Club hosted its first meeting (Ashley Taylor, Darby Mc- Manning $1.40 favourite, 2nd since the COVID-19 pan- Guigan), 3rd Uptongirl (Mi- Jilliby Madonna (Margaret demic reached Australian chael Cole, Michael Cole); Lee, Glen Craven), 3rd The shores. Race two - Wally Toulmin Cullector (Paddy Lee, Jason As a result, spectators were Memorial Trotters Handicap Lee); locked out of last Wednesday’s 2180m: 1st Archleo (Barry Race six - Terang Home event, with only those deemed Beasley, Michael Bellman) Timber and Hardware Pace necessary to the on-track rac- $2.30 favourite, 2nd Well 1680m: 1st Shanway (Mat- ing permitted entry at Dalvui Degfined (Kate Hargreaves, thew Craven, Sofia Arvidsson) Raceway. Alex Ashwood), 3rd Gus An $8.80, 2nd Glenavril King Harness Racing Victoria Maori (Matthew Craven, Sofia (Barry Dunn, Kate Gath), 3rd (HRV) announced last Monday Arvidsson); Miss Dangerfield (Tim - Bo that only licenced participants Race three - Alabar Vicbred litho, Michael Bellman); with a horse engaged and es- Platinum Country Series 1st Race seven - Goodtime sential staff would be allowed Heat 1680m: 1st Jilliby Za- Lodge Pace 2180m: 1st at its venues around the state. gami (Paddy Lee, Glen Cra- Eastbro Jesse (Rebecca East, HRV also moved to limit ven) $2.30, 2nd Jilliby Adore Michael Bellman) $2.60 fa- the number of staff working (Margaret Lee, Jason Lee), 3rd vourite, 2nd Marks Joy (Barry in its offices, with industry Spacewriter (A.J. and B.J. Tin- Beasley, Jackie Barker), 3rd operations to continue via staff dale, Jackie Barker); Cornish Smuggler (Tim Bo- working remotely. Race four - Ridley/Barastoc litho, Michelle Phillips); The eight race card began 2YO Pace 1680m: 1st Jilliby Race eight - Directware Pace with a pre-race favourite salut- Retro (Paddy Lee, Glen Cra- 2180m: 1st Keayang Jackie ing for a local trainer. ven) $2.30, 2nd Jaziah (Peter (Margaret Lee, Glen Craven) Results: Manning, Kerryn Manning), $1.04 favourite, 2nd Trent Race one - Cervus Equip- 3rd One Bettor (Ricky Ryan, From Punchy (Ash Warton, ment Pace 1680m: 1st Trou- Michael Bellman); Michelle Phillips), 3rd Abbey bador (trainer Jeff McLean, Race five - Gammalite Cup Fields (Anthony O’Connor, Gammalite Cup winner Major Assassin with victorious driver Kerryn Manning driver Tim McLean) $1.30 2180m: 1st Major Assassin Anthony O’Connor). and successful trainer Grant Campbell. 2020D Positive test halts harness racing HARNESS trainer Matthew Craven in Penrith last week. He said he was expecting “a tough road meetings until at least Saturday. has admitted the COVID-19 pandemic The participant had come into direct con- ahead in all aspects” as the industry tries to Fellow local trainer Marg Lee was also gripping the nation has put a feeling of tact with someone outside the industry con- adapt to the situation. engaged to have a runner at Ararat, with Ke- uncertainty within the nation’s racing firmed to have contracted COVID-19. “At the moment there is a few (horses) ayang Cancun to debut for the stable. industry. Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) then sus- going for a spell with the uncertainty of ev- Lee’s operation was also affected on Fri- The Ecklin-based trainer is continuing to pended its Bendigo meeting scheduled for erything,” he said. day, with her horses Keayang Kruezer, Jil- operate his stable as normal as possible but later that night in response to HRNSW’s “We’re putting measures in place to be liby Sylvester and Jilliby Galwaygirl set to is preparing to make dynamic changes as decision. ready if they do shut us down. race at Geelong. the situation constantly evolves across the HRV then announced further meetings at “But at the moment we just have to treat it Paddy Lee’s Bundy Playboy and Jeff country. Shepparton (Wednesday), Melton and Ararat as business as usual and try and race as many McLean’s Troubador, Anthony O’Connor’s On Tuesday, Harness Racing New South (yesterday) and Maryborough and Geelong as we can.” Abbey Fields and Xavier O’Connor’s Too Wales (HRNSW) immediately suspended all (today) had also been suspended. Craven planned to run Gus An Maori, The Max were also entered. of its meetings until Thursday as they await- Craven said a shutdown would greatly af- Shanway and Crime Writer at Ararat and The industry is hoping to resume as nor- ed results of medical testing performed on an fect his business, and would impact not only was confident of the trio’s chances before mal tomorrow for the scheduled meeting at industry participant who attended a meeting his horses but also his staff and clientele. the decision was handed down to suspend all Melton. The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020 ~ Page 15 your local SPORT Phone: 5593 1888 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5593 3606 AFL Western District undergoes restructure AFL Western District has announced Farrow (senior operations coordinator), Bel that it will cease operating in its current Jones (operations coordinator), Jock Whiting capacity as of next Monday. (football development manager – South West In a memorandum circulated among stake- Region), Alicia Drew (football development holders on Wednesday, commercial and op- manager – Hampden Region), Tim Mason (fi- nance manager and club development officer) erations manager Matthew Ross addressed the and Jock Hilgrove (director of umpiring). challenging times ahead for the industry. F shingROD Additionally, Ross will have his position re- “We understand there is a growing level duced to three days per week throughout this of uncertainty with the postponement of our timeframe. season across all levels of the game,” the state- What’s biting where. In his new look role, Ross is expected to ment read. focus on ensuring clubs and ultimately leagues By Rod Shepherd. “AFL, AFL Victoria and by extension AFL get through this testing period. CURRENTLY our governments, both state and federal, are urging us to socially Western District, has begun the difficult pro- “I will welcome discussions around club and isolate ourselves to prevent the Coronavirus from taking hold. Well, that’s not too hard cess of restructuring our business operations league viability and assist with strategies and for me as well as many others as we have been doing this for many, many years. It’s for the ongoing viability of our sport. methods to survive this short-term hurdle our called fishing. “This has meant the difficult decision to tem- sport faces locally,” he said. So, if you have found that you now have more spare time on your hands than the porarily stand down many of AFL Victoria’s “Our attention must now be directed at vi- norm, fishing is great therapy which is no doubt needed at this time, plus it greatly staff.” ability and I will be spending all energies on helps to stave off cabin fever. Almost the entire AFL Western District putting into place support mechanisms to en- workforce will be stood down from Monday, sure your clubs survive the shutdown period.” If fishing with a mate, agree to meet up at a specific spot and keep some distance be- March 30 until Sunday, May 31. The decision to postpone all leagues will be tween yourselves. This isn’t hard to do as we want to cover as much water as possible. The impacted team members are Mike formally reviewed in mid-April. Boat owners should perhaps consider going alone if your fishing buddy is not a family member or someone you live with. We have a plethora of waterways close by so nobody needs to spend a fortune getting Local stars take the field for there. If you use bait, consider gathering it yourself. This is an exercise that can be fun in itself. opening round of AFL season Probably the most expensive angling undertaken by the public is heading out to sea under power. Fuel and bait can add up and if money’s a problem due to the shutdown AFL exports from across Bombers’ best, collecting afternoon, while Rohan then fish calmer, closer waters from the bank. Trust me, relaxing by the water with a the district got the opportu- 22 touches and laying three kicked 1.1 from eight touches rod or two is great for the soul and will, even if only temporarily, take your mind off nity to make a short-lived tackles in his midfield role in the Cats 32-point loss the bigger picture. during a six-point win over against Greater Western Syd- start to the season across Lake Elingamite’s water level is quite low; too low for most boats but I know of the Dockers on Saturday af- ney on Saturday night. two kayakers who were out there recently and done rather well in the trout and redfin the weekend. ternoon. And the Gold Coast’s in- Camperdown’s Easton The same day Taylor picked augural AFLW season came department. Several solid browns weighing in around two kilograms and measuring Wood, Cobden’s Sam Walsh, up nine disposals during his to an end for Camperdown 60 centimetres plus. A couple of rainbows approaching a similar weight and size plus Zach Merrett, Sean Darcy, first game for the Swans in export and Suns head coach a few feisty redfin to 950 grams. All fish were taken mostly on lure with a couple of Gary Rohan and Ben Cun- Sydney’s narrow three-point David Lake on Sunday. redfin taking soft plastics off the bottom. Trolling and casting towards the outer weed nington and Terang Mort- victory against the Crows in His side went down to Fre- beds. lake’s Lewis Taylor all took Adelaide. mantle by 70 points in their King George whiting along with a few sizeable sea mullet have been taken on a to the field for their respective Cunnington rounded out the knockout semi-final at Fre- rising tide during the evening along many local bays and beaches. clubs in round one fixtures. winners’ list with two goals, mantle Oval. AFL clubs completed their Tough baits softened with a meat mallet such as squid strips held to the hook with seven tackles and 25 posses- The Suns qualified for the hosiery elastic has been a popular bait. The sea lice are currently making quick work opening weekend matches sions in a best on ground per- finals after finishing fourth of any other soft baits. Fish to 39 centimetres have been taken just beyond the breakers before the season was placed formance as the Kangaroos in conference A with two on an immediate hold until scored a thrilling two-point wins and a draw from seven with Worm Bay and Newfield Bay being popular with a few intrepid beach anglers. May 31 as COVID-19 mea- triumph over St Kilda on matches. Long shanked bait holder hooks made of thick wire are favoured over the standard sures ramped up across the Sunday. However, they were drawn whiting hook as one never knows what might take the bait other than whiting, after nation. For the losing brigade, a tough ask taking on the top- dark. The group endured mixed Walsh had 19 possessions in ranked Dockers (conference on-field results, with - Mer the Blues season-opening 24- B) in the crossover finals rett’s Essendon, Cunnington’s point loss to reigning premier matches. North Melbourne and Tay- Richmond on Thursday night. Fremantle progressed to Pennant golf delayed lor’s Sydney Swans winning Wood clunked five marks the preliminary finals along- WESTERN District Golf Association and weekly events at their own discretion. their contests. and had 14 possessions in the side Melbourne, Carlton and has followed the lead of other local sports Local clubs including Camperdown, Cob- Darcy’s Fremantle, Walsh’s Bulldogs 52-point defeat at North Melbourne before the and postponed their 2020 competitions in den, Terang and Timboon continued their Carlton, Rohan’s Geelong the hands of Collingwood on AFLW season was ultimately weekly competitions as normal on Saturday. and Wood’s Western Bull- Friday. brought to an end with the the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. The men’s pennant competition was due to dogs all tasted defeat. Darcy had 21 hit-outs in AFL’s decision to postpone The association has placed their pennant sea- start this Sunday, with five rounds plus finals Merrett was among the the Dockers loss on Saturday matches until May 31. sons on hold for the foreseeable future but has allowed its affiliated clubs to run tournaments fixtured to be played until mid-May. Clarke tops stableford scoring GOLFERS at Camper- stableford competition was Balls down the line went to Speedway season in limbo down contested a stabl- split into two grades. 39 points or better: T. Moran, DARLINGTON’S Mid- for the club after a new com- The club is expected to eford event as part of last A grade: winner Luke G. Thompson, K. Baker, D. Western Speedway has mittee took over following escape relatively unscathed Saturday’s weekly compe- Clarke 42 points, runner-up Evans and G. Lafferty. on a countback Dave Abso- A fine but rather windy been reluctant to pull the the departure of its previous from the decision, with just tition. office bearers towards the end one race meeting left on its lom 40. afternoon greeted golfers for pin on its racing season The course as a whole is of last season. calendar which was sched- B grade: winner John last Thursday’s chicken run. looking good for this time of amid the COVID-19 crisis. The track is yet to hold an uled for April 4. O’Donohue 40, runner-up in Nineteen players challenged the year, as it would normally The Mortlake Car Club, event this season after last Simpson’s 2019/20 season three way countback Peter for the victory across the bot- have little green tinge by now promoting body of the speed- November’s opening meeting was the biggest on record, and with a bit of early autumn Skene 39. tom nine holes. way, held a committee meet- was abandoned due to low successfully hosting the Aus- rain it may well hold up for Nearest the pins: 2nd Luke Winner was Dale Evans ing last Sunday and still holds entry numbers and its Formu- tralian Formula 500 Cham- a while yet, while the greens Clarke, second shot to 7th with 21 points after surviving out hope of completing its la 500 Speedweek round on pionship last December and have recently been verti- Jeff Collins, 9th Luke Clarke, a three way countback. race meetings scheduled for December 30 was cancelled more recently held the Aus- drained and sanded. 15th Dave Absolom, 17th Gary Lafferty was declared May 9 and May 23. due to extreme heat and the tralian 360ci Championship With a number of small Gary Lafferty. runner-up. However, events planned pending threat of bushfires. earlier this month. areas still not having adequate Birdie hole was the par four Nearest the pins: 15th Jeff for March 28 and April 18 Meanwhile, Simpson Car Laang Speedway also grass coverage, preferred lies 16th: Dave Absolom, Jack Collins, 17th Matt Sinnott. have been cancelled as the Club has joined the growing called a premature end to its were introduced. Kerr and Keith Baker. Balls down the line: Melissa club continues to monitor the list of sporting organisations season with plans for the Ken Four ladies joined the regu- Eagle on the par four 14th: Fox 21, Matt Sinnott 20 and situation. forced to cancel the remain- Willsher Classic on April 25 lar field of 27 men men as the Jack Kerr. Keith Stephens 20. It has been a testing year der of its current season. officially abandoned. Page 16 ~ The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, March 27, 2020 localyour SPORT Suns shine under guidance of Lake CAMPERDOWN export found plenty of positives within David Lake’s inaugural season the Suns first taste of AFLW. as an AFLW coach came to an He said the Suns finish and the end on Sunday when Fremantle shape of their list meant they were well placed to grow further next defeated his Gold Coast Suns year. in their semi-final contest at The start of his tenure saw 16 Fremantle Oval. of the club’s 30 players including The Suns first season within mature agers Kate Surman, Lauren AFLW ranks proved to be a fruit- Ahrens, Hannah Dunn and Jade ful one with a finals berth a big Pregelj make their AFLW debuts tick for the newcomers. throughout the season. They won two games and drew Lake said the quartet flourished another to finish fourth in Confer- as the year wore on, as did a num- ence A when it was announced the ber of others like Jamie Stanton home and away season would be and Kalinda Howarth, which was a cut short. box ticked on the recruiting front. They had previously expected to “Our 18 and 19 year-olds were miss out on a finals berth with the really important and the three AFLW structure featuring the top older girls (Leah Kaslar, Ernst and three teams from each conference. Samantha Virgo) were good so However, the AFL instead opted I thought we covered the differ- to proceed with an eight team ent brackets (when we recruited) finals series, meaning the Suns well,” he said. received an unexpected call-up to “Now we just need to tinker the post-season to face the unde- with it (our list), add a few and a feated Dockers. possibly lose a few as harsh as it Lake said his players were sounds. thrilled to have their season extended but knew they were always “We’ll be reviewed a lot harder going to find it tough against a and people will expect a lot more Fremantle outfit known for its but we already knew that.” physicality. Lake said the Suns recruiting The task only became harder process extended to the develop- throughout the contest with the ment of their game style and the Suns losing defensive winger way they taught it to their players. Tiarna Ernst and forward Jasmyn The coaches identified the style Hewett to concussion, while an- they wanted to play and then broke other player was bitten by a bee on the game down into certain pieces the bench. to teach the group. Those injuries left Lake without To start, they used vision of the rotations, which proved problem- men’s team doing each aspect cor- atic for a side which plays a fast- rectly until they had enough wom- paced brand of football. en’s vision to use themselves to Nonetheless, the Suns battled make their learning more specific. on gamely but constantly fell It proved to be a successful down across half-forward with the formula with the Suns becom- Dockers often creating turnovers ing renowned as one of the most and capitalising on the scoreboard organised teams in terms of shape David Lake’s inaugural season as coach of Gold Coast’s AFLW program resulted in his side up the other end. and structure behind the ball. reaching the finals before ultimately being eliminated by the undefeated Fremantle Dockers.2019E “We tried hard but we just “We cut up the most important play it and see how it worked, they the men’s coaches and players at Mark Evans, Craig Cameron and couldn’t get it the full length of the pieces individually and then we understood it and that showed in the Suns elite training and admin- Jon Haines all standing behind me. ground,” Lake said. sewed them together to form a our wins. istration facility. From our club’s point of view it “We’d be going alright for the game style rather than a game “I’m sure there are other ways “We were treated exactly the was extremely inclusive. first 10 minutes or so but it was plan,” Lake said. that we could do it, but that worked same (as the men’s side) and we “(For example) if the girls late in quarters that we’d open up. “We took a few punts in our for us.” could attend trainings or reviews wanted to get an idea of the inten- “It was the last three, four, five teaching method and in our game Another key aspect of the role and anything like that if we wanted sity they needed to train at, they minutes that they would score on style – we recruited to be tough on that Lake found enjoyable was the to,” Lake said. could go down and watch training us so I thought we did well to keep the inside and fast on the outside challenge of building the women’s “I could sit in the coaches’ and the men would allow them to it to 70 points based on what was and have a change of direction, program from the ground up. box with Stuey (Stuart Dew) if I shadow a coach to get closer to happening and what I could see take ground mentality at all costs. He said club hierarchy left him to wanted to. Even in our first game them.” was happening.” “The girls were a little unsure of his own devices to build its culture against Sydney, I looked around Lake will return as the Suns All disappointment aside, Lake that at first but once they started to but added he had full support of at one stage and here was Stuey, coach next season.