Dream Come True for Terang
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THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 www.terangexpress.com.au Rec. Retail $1.60 incl. GST Dream come true for Terang Boost for club: Minister for Racing Martin Pakula was at the Terang Harness Racing Club last Friday to announce the Labor Government was contributing $730,000 towards the club’s dream of a new stabling facility. 2021D For the full story turn to Page 2. Riordan calls for power pole update POLWARTH MP Richard Riordan of 50 and 100 years which need to be urgently caused when power poles collapse. “She has had reports, she has had inquiries has called on Minister for Energy, replaced to ensure the risk of fi re was reduced. “Tragically in my electorate in March into this problem, and yet we are still unaware Environment and Climate Change Lily “Based on current replacement rates, which 2018, 200-odd farms, 40,000 hectares, were of what is being done, what commitments D’Ambrosio to update residents in the have seen in recent years power companies destroyed and lives were damaged for an she has sought from the power companies, indefi nite period of time because the power Terang and Garvoc areas on what her replacing as few as 400 poles in one year, for what actions she has taken personally,” Mr the current poles that are now past their use-by pole stock in the Garvoc area was too old,” Riordan said. department has done, and what it would he said. date, people in my electorate will be waiting “In the light of all the information you have continue to do, to ensure that people in “It was old to the point that a mere puff 357 years to see them made safe,” he said. got on the complete lack of investment in south-west Victoria will be safe from of wind was able to blow it over and set the collapsing and aged power poles. Mr Riordan said it was important to ensure whole countryside alight when people and this crucial piece of infrastructure, what have Mr Riordan raised the adjournment debate the poles were replaced as although only four farmers were at home in their beds unaware you done to make sure that the people in my during a sitting of the legislative assembly per cent of fi res are caused by collapsed power of the catastrophe that was heading their way.” electorate can go to bed at night safely and last week. poles, 90 per cent of all deaths in bushfi re He said Minister D’Ambrosio was in a with confi dence that a puff of wind will not He said in western Victoria there were areas and 80 per cent of capital destruction strong position to act as she had been in charge blow over a power pole and set their world 143,005 wooden power poles between the ages to property, farms, fences and to livestock are of relevant portfolio “the whole time”. on fi re?” inside Meddick supports TMHS Assistance dog offers Grants available today: re-vamp project page 3 independence page 5 page 7 MAY CATALOGUE Call in and speak with OUT NOW! 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M ASTERS OF OUR INDUSTRY Minister for Racing Martin Pa- kula was at the club last Friday to announce the Labor Government FAMILY LAW was contributing $730,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Conveyancing, Wills, Fund to the club’s project which Powers of Attorney & Probate is set to enhance the stabling and community facilities at Dalvui Raceway. The project will include the MARGARET construction of a 100-stall stable complex with horse DONOGHUE urinals, wash bays, veterinary room and swabbing facilities, a LAWYER development will signifi cantly improve facilities for local racing INDEPENDENT. EXPERIENCED participants and attract new trainers to the club. The Silks Room/Community Progress: There was thumbs up all round during a visit from the Minister for Racing Martin First Interview Free Hub function room will also be enhanced and will offer a Pakula last week. 2021D Ph 5599 2130 signifi cantly improved amenity he said. he said. said the upgrade was hoped to on race days, making it more “I look forward to seeing the “It’s a real win for the town.” strengthen Terang’s reputation as margaretdonoghuelawyer.com.au attractive as a venue for the local completed works.” The total project is set to cost a premier harness racing facility community. Club president Evan Savage $1.7million, with the Federal in country Victoria. Mr Pakula congratulated was delighted to receive the news Government and Corangamite “I’d like to thank the Victorian committee members of the club of Dalvui Raceway’s facilities Shire also contributing $250,000 Government for its support for as well as the Terang Harness being upgraded. and 50,000 respectively. Owners, Trainers and Supporters “The Terang Harness Racing The harness racing club and this worthy project,” he said. group for its advocacy efforts Club is a big part of the local Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) “It will improve health and when making the announcement. community, and this project will will contribute the balance of the safety, enhance the amenity of the “This is a signifi cant project for make it more attractive as both funding. venue for patrons, and help attract the Terang Harness Racing Club,” a racing and community venue,” HRV chair Dale Monteith more trainers to locate here.” Letter to the Editor National Volunteer Week: Recognise. to deliver essential services, organise food week if you are wondering whether to give Reconnect. Reimagine. packages and offer care and comfort to support volunteering a go. You’re sure to get a friendly the well-being of fellow Australians. welcome, and get a buzz out of helping others. Dear Sir, Volunteers make our communities stronger, REIMAGINE how we better support National Volunteer Week is an important especially during times of need, crisis or volunteers and communities they help. Anne Gleeson and Steve Lamb celebration of all that is good in Australian isolation. In the current changing environment, where Camperdown 5593 1107 community life. As we gradually resume RECONNECT to what is important by many people are time-poor and experiencing everyday activities following the diffi culties giving our time to help others and ourselves. higher degrees of uncertainty and stress, we Terang 5592 1293 of 2020, I call on everyone to pause to consider In a year when many of us have experienced need to reimagine how we do things. the important message of National Volunteer increased loneliness or isolation, mental health We need to adapt our volunteering practices Week 2021. or fi nancial stress, volunteering can help. and programs so we can better support and RECOGNISE as we celebrate and thank Evidence shows that volunteering connects engage volunteers to continue the necessary $ volunteers for the vital role they play in our us to others in our local communities, leading work that they do. Put your lives. to better mental well-being or to potential I would like to add a fi nal thank you to all the Never has this been more evident than pathways to employment. volunteers who work so tirelessly throughout is during the past year when Australia has dealt When we help others in our community or my electorate. I do appreciate everything you where your with drought, devastating bushfi res, fl oods give our time to a cause we value, we also give do to make our communities safe, friendly and caring places to live. and a global pandemic. back to ourselves. LIVE While many of us were forced to stayed home I warmly encourage you to make the time Gayle Tierney MP, WORK to connect with a local volunteer group this PLAY to combat COVID-19, volunteers continued Member for Western Victoria Top 3 WD News posts from the week Page 28 ~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 your trending on facebook... local SPORT 1. 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