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Find a treasure in Bacash’s Attic program, representing a of Great River Road Council will also substantial investment in upgrades to develop its continue its ongoing safety HOURS the growth and vibrancy status as a premier touring upgrades across the shire’s of the shire,” said route; roads. Monday ...... 9am to 4pm Towong mayor, Cr David • Completion of the “At the same time we with a focus on tourism Victoria’s Fair Go Rates Wortmann. Corryong CBD and will continue to support the and agriculture, while System which caps council Tuesday ...... 9am to 4pm “This investment Mitta Mitta streetscape recovery of our bushfire supporting our community rate increases in line with Wednesday...... CLOSED would not be possible upgrades; affected communities needs through a range of inflation. without more than $13m in • Upgrade of the through rebuild services facilities and activities, The document is Thursday...... 9am t0 4pm committed grant funding Corryong Stock Route and local community from our libraries and available for public review from state and federal to provide an alternative recovery activities,” Cr swimming pools, through and feedback on council’s Friday...... 9am to 4pm sources. route for large trucks; Wortmann added. to our early years centres, website at towong.vic.gov. “This is a tremendous • Ongoing safety “We will continue to youth activities and au and a hard copy can also Saturday... 9.30am to 1pm outcome and it upgrades including invest in the economic maternal and child health be requested from either 23 Hanson St. (in the heart of Corryong) demonstrates that our Georges Creek Road, development of the shire services. the Corryong Council “And we will be Office or the continuing to support Council Office. the services that our Community members communities’ value are also encouraged to such as our early years review council’s Proposed services, our planning and Revenue and Rating Plan building functions and our 2021-2025 which is also community and economic on exhibition and provides development programs.” the framework outlining The budget proposes the funding sources that a rate rise of 1.5 per cent support council’s ongoing for 2021/22, in line with operation. 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Upper Murray Community Recovery Weekly Recovery Update – 3 June 2021 $3.2million grants haul Recruiting new team members for Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub Would you like to be a part of bushfire recovery in the Upper Murray? Council is recruiting for two roles in the Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub, including a Recovery Events Officer to assist CRCs and Council to facilitate recovery festivals and events in the Shire, and a Recovery Customer Service / Administration Officer to provide administration support to the Relief and Recovery Team. For a position description and to apply, go to www.towong.vic.gov.au. THANKS A BUNCH: Acres and Acres Co-op members, Shelley Neale, Josh Collings and Matt Gledhill with some of their locally grown produce.

Seven Towong Shire projects have been that aims to improve local food security Acres and Acres director, Josh Collings said successful in Round 2 of the Victorian via market gardens. The funds will support they were incredibly grateful to BRV for the Government’s Local Community Project development of a tool library and initial paid funds which would allow the co-operative to Grants, funded by the Australian and positions. move towards a full business model. Victorian governments’ $68.6 million Local • $354,351 for the continued refurbishment of “Our volunteers have put so much work in Economic Recovery (LER) program. the Corryong and District Memorial Hall over the past 15 months,” he said. Mayor David Wortmann said, between them, • $250,921 to upgrade the facilities at the “By the end of this year we plan to have six this grant round would inject $3,267,672 into Tallangatta Memorial Hall which was an people employed and in five years our goal the Shire’s community organisations. evacuation centre and emergency services is to have 10 functioning market gardens, each “A lot of work went into the grant applications hub during the bushfires. producing up to 10 tonnes of food a year. and those who were successful can be very • $244,600 to replace the main green at the Corryong and District Memorial Hall proud of their efforts, which will have a Corryong Bowls Club with synthetic grass treasurer, Sheril Wilson said she was lasting impact on our communities,” Mayor and to construct a verandah delighted with the outcome. Wortmann said. • $170,000 to Cudgewa School Park “Work began in 2009 to upgrade the Successful projects were: Management Committee to replace Memorial Hall and this money will go a long • $1.5 million for Mitta Valley Inc towards infrastructure destroyed in the bushfires and way to completing that work. We are very construction of the second stage of the install all abilities play equipment, gentle excited and grateful,” she said. Mitta Valley Mountain Bike Park to support skills bike path and pump track. “The Memorial Hall is Corryong’s ‘Grand Old regional tourism with trails to suit riders of all • $247,800 to Upper Murray Landcare to Lady’, and there to serve the community. abilities. restore fire-affected drainage lines and This work will mean she is prepared for the • $500,000 to support the growth of Acres gullies. next 50 years and beyond.” and Acres, a not-for-profit social enterprise

Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub Bushfire Recovery Victoria Call: 1800 518 222 Call: 1800 560 760 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit: Cnr Donaldson Street and Towong Road, Corryong PAGE FOUR THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2021 Funding received for big ticket items

Upgrades to vital and Acres market garden Independent Member fees as low as possible the North East to build community assets and co-operative. for Indi, Dr Helen Haines, to make sure that the food resilience through infrastructure and funding “This funding allows has welcomed the bushfire community can use it the production of fresh for better tourism offerings councils, community recovery funding for 12 and that means we don’t produce. to support the recovery members and local community projects in her always have an excess of The funding will of local economies are business groups to shape electorate. funds for improvement. support the purchase of among the new projects the long-term recovery “The Alpine and Getting a grant like this equipment to complete a of Victoria’s bushfire- Towong Shires will means we can do that and tool library and a trailer, OUR NEXT CORRYONG VISIT WILL BE to share in $14.5 million across bushfire-affected affected regions,” said share in $5.3 million it’s not at the cost of the as well as the employment June 16th, 2021 areas of Victoria. Australian Minister for grant funding, with the community.” of part-time staff to scale Further Local Eco- Emergency Management, largest single project The Corryong Bowls operations. • Tax Returns • Business Advice • Accounting Services David Littleproud. being $1.5 million for the Club will use its grant of Director of Acres and • Financial, Investment & Retirement Planning Advice nomic Recovery (LER) grants were announced “Communities have construction of the Mitta $244,600 to replace the Acres, Josh Collings, said on Tuesday in a joint suffered due to drought, Valley Mountain Bike main green with synthetic “There’s a lack of local Ph: 02 6021 3399 Victorian and Australian bushfire and Covid and Park,” Dr Haines said. grass that will be simpler fresh food being grown [email protected] government statement the LER program is about “Half of the 24 projects and cheaper to maintain. in the area and our food including funding for creating jobs, improving across Victoria announced “This will enable the is literally travelling Suite 1, Corryong Innovation Space, Boundary Street, Corryong the Corryong & District infrastructure, backing today are in Indi. The bowling green to be more hundreds of kilometres FOCUS PARTNERS - OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FUTURE Memorial Hall, Corryong businesses and supporting funding is more than available to the public and to us. We’re trying to Bowls Club, Cudgewa communities to become double the last round. also ease the burden on create resilience and make School Park and the Acres more resilient to disasters “This brings the total volunteers for upkeep,” sure the community has in the future.” funding to Indi under said club secretary, access to the freshest food Victorian Acting the $68.6 million Local Catherine Ross. possible using a hyper- Minister for Police and Economic Recovery “This will help future- local food system.” Emergency Services, Program to just over $31.8 proof the club and we “This funding allows Danny Pearson, said million.” also hope to construct a us to go full steam ahead “In addition to major Locally, the Corryong verandah along the north- for two years as a fully economic stimulus & District Memorial Hall west side of the clubhouse functional project and not projects the program is received $354,351 to to provide shelter and having to rely solely on our providing funding exactly modernise the facilities shade for players.” community volunteers.” where it is needed for and continue to provide a The Growing the The Cudgewa School the smaller local-level vital community gathering Acres and Acres Social Park management projects in communities place. Enterprise has received committee will receive that can really enhance Hall committee funding of $500,000 to $170,000 to revitalise tourism and business treasurer, Sheril Wilson, support the growth of a and replace infrastructure while also restoring that said “This is just social enterprise that links that was destroyed in the sense of community wonderful. The grant will volunteers to property bushfires. connectedness and pride,” extend the useability of the owners to improve local “I’m so excited that Acting Minister Pearson hall into the future and the food security. this park will finally be said. main thing. The co-op’s mission upgraded,” said committee There were 24 projects “The hall is a is to create a network of member, Ingrid Sharp. announced in the latest community facility and market gardens across Continued page 5 round of funding. we try to keep the hire the Upper Murray and Authorised by Tania Maxwell MP, 2/ 27-29 Faithfull St Wangaratta 3677, Funded from Parliamentary Budget FSA/DET0016-03

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Corryong Foodshare is on the move. Passport would not impact bubble The Member for Indi, plan,” she said. Dr Helen Haines, has “The majority rated claimed a victory for renewable energy and common sense after the climate change as their Prime Minister, Scott top issue, with integrity in Morrison, guaranteed that politics and government, if an interstate vaccine and health as the next most passport eventuated, the concerning issues. ‘border bubble’ would “For people under 34, protect its residents. their next top issues were “This means travel women’s health, safety for work, healthcare and and economic security, visiting our families in and mental health. These the bubble would not be issues reflect the very restricted,” Dr Haines real challenges that our said. Many constituents regional communities are facing today. contacted me alarmed “Health infrastructure about the vaccine passport was what you most proposal. That’s why I put wanted the government the question to the PM in to spend more funds on. Question Time and why I Most respondents also had met with him days later to concerns about aged care Food charity secure this guarantee. services and the staffing “This demonstrates levels within them. the importance of having “Also, a huge 80 an independent voice per cent of respondents finds a new home in Parliament who thought the government After many months of for new premises. Foodshare is seeking understands what life is should be doing more on trying to find a new home, Foodshare’s preference a long term lease for really like in regional renewables and climate FIREWOOD Corryong Foodshare was to relocate to the the building from Victoria, sticks up for change and helping the Services is hoping to former Corryong Health the Department of our regional interests and regions benefit from them. secure a long-term lease gym premises in Jardine Environment, Land, Water gets results.” Dr Haines “These are all areas that Upper Murray Hardwood on the former Girl Guides Street and fund raising & Planning. was also pleased with the I am working very hard to hut in Harris Street. had started towards its In related news, response to her annual Indi bring improvements to in Contact: Indi and I will continue The food charity had purchase. However, the Corryong Health has Budget Survey. to advocate very strongly been located in the former building has been sold by confirmed that the former “For the second year running, there was a for fair funding to help our Rowen Mildren Scout Group building in tender to another party so gym premises was sold fantastic response to region flourish.” Strzelecki Way for several the money raised to date - by tender on the basis of my online Indi Budget Dr Haines will give her 0428 446 040 years but once the 1st about $40,000 - will now the financial offer and Survey with 1402 people Budget Speech in Reply Corryong Scouts Group be directed towards the the intended use for the expressing their views on this week and release the 0408 869 111 was re-formed last year, lease and refurbishment of building, which will be of the government’s spending full results of the budget it had been on the lookout the Guides Hall. benefit to the community. survey. Hard work pays off for community

Cont. from page 5: relief to all the affected community-led recovery, “It’s central to bringing landowners. Protecting the it will build morale.” our community back water quality and runoff A further round of together after the fires. It’s will have significant public LER funding for local not just for children, it’s benefit, and the Landcare community projects will for the whole community – volunteers are eager to get be available over the we all use it,” Ingrid said. started. The sooner we can coming year, ensuring The project includes revegetate the better.” communities have the time upgrading the park with A further grant of they need to determine new all-abilities play $41,000 will be used their local priorities and equipment and soft fall, to develop a natural get their ideas right. construction of a gentle disaster recovery and For the upcoming skills bike path and pump climate change adaptation round of LER community track, bike repair stand program to foster rural project grants, practical and drinking water refill resilience in emerging support from local station, as well as the leaders in the agriculture suppliers will soon be also installation of barbecues, sector. on offer to Community seating and shade and “The success of these Recovery Committees toilet facilities. projects is the result of to assist with the grant The Upper Murray sustained hard work of application process, such Landcare Group will use many in our community as grant writing and a $247,800 grant for the to chart their own path project scoping. restoration of fire affected for bushfire recovery,” Dr To learn more about the drainage lines and gullies Haines said. Local Economic Recovery in the district. “We know from bitter program in Victoria or see “We are very pleased experience that bushfire what else you might be to receive this funding,” recovery has a long tail. eligible for visit www.brv. said group secretary, Lyn Not only will this latest vic.gov.au, contact 1800 Coulston. round of funding back 560 760 or visit a local “It will be a great in our local business and Bushfire Recovery Hub.

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39 Hanson St, Corryong Vic 3707 ABN 38 793 076 812 Ph: 02 6076 2176 Email: [email protected] PAGE SIX THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2021 Farmers are being sold down the river Riverside landholders Mr Walsh spoke at the at the rally that they were fear they will be exposed to rally and backed calls to seeking a 12-month stay safety risks of unattended reconsider the proposed on the implementation of campfires and the burden reform. the regulations. of cleaning up waste left “Victoria has thousands “Farmers, environ- by campers under the of kilometres of river mentalists and traditional Victorian government’s frontages, it’s wrong that owners all agree that proposed changes to the government is making these regulations are camping on licenced river farmers responsible for inadequate,” she said, “and frontages, according to managing camping on the government should not Leader of The Nationals, them,” he said. be surprised by this. Peter Walsh. “Questions relating “Our riparian “The changes will see to waste management, land is important for landholders essentially water quality, bushfire farming, important for forced to act as park risk, vulnerable species, the environment and rangers and campground biosecurity, public liability important culturally. caretakers with the and protection of stock “We want a 12-month responsibility of managing have not been addressed stay on implementation to and cleaning up after by the government. allow proper consultation campers where their land “Does the government and the identification of held under licence abuts a really expect our hard- appropriate, high-use sites river,” he said. working farmers to for a pilot program. The fight came to the issue camping permits, “Today is another show steps of State Parliament protect livestock and of strength and resolve last week with farmers farm biosecurity, rotate and the ball is now in the and landholders from campers, clean up waste, government’s court. Now Gippsland and the North protect habitat, perform they need to show that East joining with the Mitta bank regeneration works they care about the rivers, from many landholders Victoria,” Ms Bath said. demand for camping on water quality degradation Mitta Action Group and and manage their farms?” the environment and the who were incensed by the “Unfortunately, Victoria’s public land, from human waste, river the Murray River Action The Victorian Farmers farmers.” government’s plans. as it stands under the including managing bank erosion, habitat Group to stand together Federation (VFF) has also The Nationals Member “Camping on public government, both DELWP waste and checking for destruction and mixing against the changes. called out the changes, for Eastern Victoria land should remain and Parks Victoria aren’t abandoned camp fires. cattle and campers are all The proposal will allow which it says will pose a Region and Shadow the responsibility of adequately resourced “Bushfire risk from issues that the government campers to remain on a biosecurity risk on farms. Assistant Minister for Department of Land, to manage the current unattended campfires, has failed to consider.” licenced river frontage for VFF president, Emma Public Land Use, Melina Water and Environment up to 28 days. Germano (pictured), said Bath, said she had heard (DELWP) and Parks Communications review committee announced An independent of rural Australia and the t elecommunication committee has been telecommunications needs issues that will include appointed to examine of rural communities. an extensive public and undertake a Four other consultation process. review into regional representatives - Ms “As part of this Chainless TX205 telecommunications Kristy Sparrow, Ms Sue consultation process, the services. Middleton, Professor committee will engage • Feeds round or square bales Federal Regional Hugh Bradlow and Mr closely with stakeholder • Total Control loading system Communications Michael Cosgrave – make groups and regional for simple, precise loading Minister, Mark Coulton, up the committee. communities to understand • No feed chains provides has announced the Minister Coulton said what is happening with less maintenance & membership of the the five members were quiet operation telecommunications and committee that will carry selected because of their the issues they are facing out the 2021 Regional extensive experience on the ground.” Telecommunications in telecommunications, The committee has Review. agriculture, regional been specifically asked to The committee business, competition and consider:- will review the state consumer regulation, and • The effectiveness of telecommunications community affairs. of government services in regional, “I am pleased to have policies and programs rural and remote parts such a high calibre panel relating to regional of Australia and will looking at these important telecommunications; report to the government issues,” he said. • The impact of with its findings and “The members have a Covid-19 on consumers’ recommendations by 31 broad-ranging knowledge access to and usage of TOMORROW’S MACHINES AT YESTERDAY’S PRICES December, 2021. of the telecommunications telecommunications In stock for end of Financial Year at old price! 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Strategic fuel The new bridge over Micalong Creek. break works start Work has commenced to strengthen and improve 113 kilometres of strategic fuel breaks along roads in the Upper Murray as part of the Victorian government’s $35 million investment in bushfire management to reduce the risk of fires on the community and environment. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews are undertaking the works along Eskdale Spur Historic trail gets a facelift Track, Cravensville Road, Avondale Road and The Hume and upgrades on the 426km additional 15 pedestrian program and an expanded Lockharts Gap Track as Hovell Walking Track track that passes through bridges, new steel steps scope of improvement part of phase one of the is rehabilitated as work Yass, Wee Jasper, Albury, at 30 fence crossings, work. program. on the pedestrian bridge Tumut, Talbingo and regeneration of lookouts, “The government FFMVic Hume Deputy replacement program Tumbarumba. new camping huts, stimulus money has come Chief Fire Officer, Aaron steams ahead. Local indigenous upgraded track markers at the right time and will be Kennedy, said “Fuel breaks The program contractor, Maliyan and information signs and The works in the Upper trees. put to good use in further are critical to protecting commenced in November Horizon, along with resurfacing of trails. Murray district, which are The works will cause refreshing the historical communities, catchments 2019 and despite the inmates from Mannus Much of the recent scheduled to be completed significant traffic delays track and helping boost and the environment from impact of bushfires and Correctional Centre, have Track work has been by 30 June, 2021 are on weekdays between local jobs in the region,” bushfires. the pandemic, 37 bridges also helped with track and undertaken on the section the start of an 18-month 6am-6pm and remain he said. “They do this by and boardwalks have weed clearing. from Wee Jasper to project which will see unrestricted on weekends. “There are numerous making it easier, faster been replaced along the The $1.5 million in the Snowy Mountains both new and existing “An expanded network interesting spots to and safer for firefighters to track with the majority funding was announced Highway and around the breaks constructed and of fuel breaks will support suppress fires and reduce being built after pandemic in November 2020 Henry Angel Trackhead explore along the track strengthened across the the implementation of fuel loads in key areas. restrictions eased in mid- for additional track camp near Tumbarumba. and many of them nearby north east Victoria. a sustained planned “The breaks will also 2020. improvement work as part SVC mayor Cr James to Tumut, Talbingo and Local contractors burning program and provide greater protection Snowy Valleys Council of the NSW government’s Hayes, said he was pleased Tumbarumba, so it is an have been engaged to complement community for critical community (SVC) partners with the Covid-19 stimulus the track was benefiting important asset for our undertake the works which and private landholder infrastructure like water Department of Planning, program. from an extra $1.5million region which helps to will involve mechanical actions undertaken to and power supplies in the Industry and Environment The funds will in funding towards the build tourism numbers and removal of vegetation and reduce bushfire risk,” Mr event of a major bushfire,” to deliver maintenance and allow replacement of an bridge replacement visitation. he said. treatment of hazardous Kennedy said.

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The way we work, Notification of Caravan and /or Container (20 foot) Bernard Salt AM, has drinking problem? the composition of our intention to apply Architect erecting a new dwelling in Walwa concluded that the post- towns, the markets for our for a Licence to Alcoholics seeks to rent: pandemic era provides agribusiness product, the rural Victoria with unique Construct Works Anonymous can help. a) Caravan 20 foot (approx.) for use as on-site technology we use might opportunities to thrive. all be ‘on the move’ but (Bore) / Take and Corryong Serenity accommodation in Walwa for a four-month The report, what never changes is the Demographic Destiny: use Licence for a Group meets every period, commencing late June; quality of life on offer in licensable purpose EDWARDS, Peter - b) Container 20 foot (preferably high cube) for a Opportunities for rural Victoria,” Mr Salt Tuesday 7.30-9.00pm Rural Victoria in the said. GMW Reference No. The Paramedics and four-month period for on-site storage in Walwa. Community Officers of Post-pandemic Era, Rural Councils Victoria BGW0594-19 at All Saints Anglican the Corryong Branch Excellent references available if required. commissioned by Rural Chair, Cr Mary-Ann Church Hall (behind Councils Victoria, has I, Scott McKimmie of extend their deepest Contact: Bernard Snoodyk on 0424 598 787 or Brown, said “Mr Salt’s in- 189 Briggs Gap Road, church), 145 Hanson found that the pandemic depth analysis highlights sympathies on the loss email [email protected]. has fundamentally altered Corryong Vic. 3707 the unique selling points Street, Corryong of Pete to Marlene, the traditional narrative of (refer to VicRoads Map that individual rural Jai, Corey, Cody, rural Victoria. communities right across 37 F4 - ed. 8), intend For details call Paul POSITIONS VACANT Kane, Abbey and their Mr Salt, who heads The the state have to offer, to make application 0498 155 522 or families. Demographics Group says revealing for instance that to Goulburn-Murray Ivor 0439 360 060 Pete’s compassion, ADMINISTRATION that narrative was “Young West Wimmera is our Water for a Licence empathy, caring nature people leave in search most entrepreneurial rural Mulligan Geotechnical is seeking a reliable, of further education and to Construct Works and professionalism municipality, Surf Coast organised office staff employee to join for 3-4 training opportunities, or (Bore) and if while serving as a our fastest growing or that Ken Bailey days per week (negotiable). simply for the excitement Golden Plains is a tradie’s successful:- Community Officer will This is my notice to We are a ‘difficult access’ drilling investigation of living in bigger cities. paradise.” be remembered by all. “This outflow robbed amend ny existing Mechanical “The report speaks company with projects extending throughout the rural communities Licence to Take and directly to almost every KOCHANNEK eastern states. of demographic and community in rural Use Groundwater Repairs Karen In this position you will assist in daily operations workforce depth in the Victoria, highlights to include the bore and clerical tasks. You should possess well 20s and 30s cohorts and strengths and explores 46 Donaldson St Formerly of Corryong. and extract existing developed multi-tasking and organisational the energy and ideas how local governments Passed away peacefully that youth retains. The licenced volume. Corryong skills. We would require you to be able to and communities can The application is on 27th May, 2021 at pandemic has changed help ensure the great prioritise assignments and complete them in a for one bore to be Ph: 6076 1119 Corowa. Aged 77 years. all that. With an influx of jobs, infrastructure and constructed to a Much loved special timely manner. A positive attitude, strong work new residents, many rural support needed to thrive proposed depth of 30 friend to Heather, Paul ethic and proficient computer skills are a must. communities can now and to enjoy the fabulous think boldly, ambitiously metres. CORRYONG and family. Your duties and responsibilities would include lifestyle that rural Victoria but not limited to: and outrageously about offers.” The water will be used TAXI SERVICE Sadly Missed. for the purpose of Privately cremated. • Record keeping POSITIONS VACANT Irrigation. Servicing • Taking phone calls and dealing with or relaying messages To be constructed Corryong • Collaborating with management to complete and used on lands & District necessary projects described as Vol. 3484 • Work independently at times / Folio 736, Lot No. 1 0418 697 807 / Plan No. 391104P, 60 Hanson St., Corryong Job requirements Career Opportunities Note: Please do Ph: 6076 2022 • Computer literate and proficient inWord and Plan Type TP; Crown We are currently recruiting for a number of not call 6076 1418 [email protected] Excel Allotment 3A, Parish roles across the organisation. of Colac Colac, Section • Confidence using office machinery - printer, Q, Volume 3484, Folio laminators, phone IN MEMORIAM Recovery Events Officer 735; Crown Allotment CHIROPRACTOR • Strong verbal communication skills 4B, Parish of Colac • Proficient typist Assist Community Recovery Committees Colac, Section Q, IN CORRYONG TYRELL, • Adaptability to changed client requirements and Council to initiate, develop and Maisie (5/6/2009) Volume 3484, Folio facilitate recovery festivals and events in Jack (7/6/2020) Applications close on Friday 11th June, 2021. 735; Crown Allotment Dr Rowan Daniel Please submit your application by email to Jenny Towong Shire. 5A, Parish of Colac Remembering you both Visiting weekly is easy, we do it every Mulligan at [email protected]. Colac, Section Q, Recovery Customer Service / Volume 3484, Folio on Fridays day, Administration Officer 735; and Volume 2477, 9.30am-5.30pm Missing you is the Folio 232, Lot No. 1, heartache that will Provide administration support to the Relief Plan No. 669528K, Next appointments: never go away. and Recovery Team. Plan Type TP. June 11th, 2021 Together forever but Any person able to 81B Hanson St., Corryong Mum and Dad we miss Customer Liaison / demonstrate that you so much. Administration Officer their interests will Ph: 6056 2185 Joy and Mark, Lynne Respond to infrastructure enquiries and be affected by the and Kevin, Kaye and Vaccination Hub Co-Ordinator transfer of this licence DEATHS Chris, Ian and Lesley provide administrative support to the Part time 0.9 FTE (Negotiable) including any intended and our families. Infrastructure and Environment Director. surfacewater use, Corryong Health will be running a Covid is invited to make a EDWARDS Vaccination Hub on behalf of Albury Wodonga Community Development Officer - written submission Peter Charles CONTRACTING Health. This position will be 0.9FTE (negotiable) Neighbourhood House 13.12.1954-28.5.2021 (via post, email or fax) and the Clinic will run two (2) days per week. Support and engage the Tallangatta and setting out the nature Of Wodonga, formerly HAY CARTAGE Applicants must hold a minimum of one of the surrounding community through social, of the impact within of Corryong. Passed following qualifications: 14 days of publication away peacefully at • All areas learning and recreation activities. • Cert III Aged Care of this written home surrounded by (Experienced notification. To make family after a short and contractor / own truck) • Cert IV Allied Health Assistance Applications close a submission please devastating illness. Aged • Can supply all types • Cert IV in Nursing 5pm Sunday 13 June. read the information 66 years. of hay - square & For a copy of the Position Description please round bales Apply at towong.vic.gov.au available to download Adored partner and visit the Corryong Health website https://www. from www.g-mwater. soulmate of Marlene. • Competitive rates corryonghealth.org.au/employment. TENDERS / QUOTATIONS com.au/customer- Loving father of Jai, Contact: For more information or to apply please contact services/forms, refer Corey, Cody, Kaine, Rod Cowie (Corryong) to No. 4 (or contact Abbey and their partners. 0408 364 910 Community Based Services Administration G-MW to arrange for Stepfather to Ben, Larna Manager, Belinda Attree, via email at belinda. a copy to be posted and Mia. [email protected]. to you). Submissions ‘Poppy-Pete’ to Char- Applications close at 5pm on Friday 11th must be lodged in lotte, Alice, Isabel, June, 2021. writing using the Courier Classies William and Dylan. “Corryong Health is an Equal Opportunity template available by Dearly loved and Employer; we encourage applications from either mail or email to 6076 1045 forever in our hearts. Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, Customer Support Co- adverts@ young people and people from culturally diverse ordinator, Licensing corryongcourier. Administration, PO com.au. backgrounds” Box 165, Tatura Vic. Lester & Son editorial@ 3616 or email licensing corryongcourier. admin@g-mwater. Ph: 02 6056 1700 com.au. com.au THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE NINE WHAT, WHEN & WHO Find-a-Word MUSEUM ROSTER UPPER HUME ANGLICAN PARISH HEALTH SERVICE Open from Holy Communion at (Winter hours 1-4pm Corryong 9:30am - 1st and Alcohol, Tobacco and 3rd Sunday, subject to government Other Drugs support – Bottoms Up Morning Prayer at restrictions) drug withdrawal nurs- Corryong 9:30am - 2nd June 4: Marg Jarvis es and counsellors from June 5: Colin Clark Wodonga will visit on an and 4th Sunday June 6: Gail Brown outreach basis as required. Holy Communion at June 7: Maggie & Marion Ph: 1800 657 573. Biggara 2pm - 1st Sunday June 8: Lauris Tomalin Holy Communion at June 9: Lois Wild WASTE Cudgewa 11:30am - 3rd June 10: John Whitehead MANAGEMENT Sunday All enquiries to Fay OP SHOP Corryong Tip Whitehead on 02 6076 June 4: am Rochelle Thursday: 4pm - 6pm 0536. Sandilands & Rebecca Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm Creswell , pm Fiona BAPTIST CHURCH Southgate; Public holidays - Closed 87-89 Hanson Street am Tully; Waste Collection Days: June 5: Enquiries: June 7: am Di Brennan, Tuesday: Towong, Tin- Pastor Graeme Van pm Hazra: taldra, Walwa, Jingellic, Brummelen - June 8: am & pm Barbara Lucyvale, Colac Colac (02) 60761 468 & Bob Brown; ‘Mainly Music’ - a June 9: am Hazra & Olga, Thursday: Cudgewa Val- program for babies to pm Chris Harrison & Jane ley, Cudgewa, Nariel, preschool children and Spilsubury; Thougla, Biggara, Bunroy their carers - Wednesdays June 10: am Lisa Friday: Corryong Town- 10.30am-12 noon Greenhill, pm Tracey Paul ship, Khancoban. beginning 2nd week of and Barbara Woodhouse. For more information school terms. Ring Kirsty MEALS ON WHEELS visit www.towong.vic.gov. for details 0411 524 442 au or phone 02 6071 5100 CNC PENTECOSTAL or 1300 365 222 (local call June 7: Marion Ippolity & cost). Lindy O’Connor; Ambassadors of Jesus June 8: Tom & Thea LOCAL POLICE 59 Donaldson Street Newton; For all emergencies call Sunday: 10.30am Worship June 9: Greg and Sharyn Triple Zero - 000 & The Word followed by Nankervis: For non-urgent Felloship Lunch. 7.30pm June 10: Diane Davis & matters call the Police As arranged; Lauris Tomlin; Assistance Line (24/7) Wednesday: 7.45pm: Al- 131 444 June 11: Faye & Des ternate Fellowship - La- Martin. Corryong - 02 6076 1666 dies, Prayer, Men’s, Family. CORRYONG HEALTH Enquiries: Pastors Douglas after work cocktail hotel refreshing CORRYONG & Carol Allen 6076 2050 FOODSHARE /51. Fax 6076 2052.E-mail: ale cola juke box relaxation Services for 2021 are:- ([email protected]). Catch bar cold laughter riesling The Fire Ministries & Rise Open Wednesday and Up Australia Prayer Meet- barbecue cooling liqueurs soda Urgent Care Centre Thursday 9am-1pm (UCC):- ing: 7.45 pm Sunday: First beer darts nightclub soft If you are able to, drop 1. Present to the UCC of the month at Council buddies enjoyment on tap sparkling 2. Be assessed by highly in and pick up what you Chambers, Corryong En- trained nurse need, otherwise call 3. 3. If required a Doctor quiries: B Cadle 6948 4468 celebration Friday night pool stout will be contacted via My Carol on 0427 762 051 champagne friendly port tonic Emergency Doctor for home delivery. UNITING CHURCH Other Services:- chardonnay fun pub workmates Emergencies - 000 Also water and Services are held at (anytime) household items are 9.30am each Sunday, claret gaiety quiet your shout Corryong Medical Clinic available by calling except 5th Sundays, which - 02 6076 3290 are at Walwa 11am. 17 letters left over Solution: Have a laugh Corryong Health Douglas on 0427 Cnr Donaldson & Wheeler Reception - 02 6076 3200 014 935 to make an St., Corryong Nurse on Call – 1300 606 Regional Minister: Rev. Joke Of The Week:- 024 (anytime) appointment. Andrew Delbridge 0410

GP helpline – 1800 022 663 194 Q: What’s the best way to throw a birthday party on Mars? 222 (anytime) BREASTFEEDING Church Council: Linda planet! Answer:You Pathology – Mon. to Frid. SUPPORT Nankervis 6077 9212 8am to 12pm. Pastoral Enquiries: Australian Breast- Sandy Hill 6076 8273, TOWONG SHIRE & Catherine Ross 6076 feeding Association - PUBLIC LIBRARY 1363, Linda Nankervis National Breastfeeding 6077 9212 Birthday 76 Hanson St., Corryong Council customer service helpline 1800 686 268. Hall Hire: Pamela Menere 0408 767 327 and library staff are availa- Local volunteer counsellor ble Monday to Friday 9am SEVENTH DAY 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 to 4.30pm . - Lisa Vallett 0459 707 085. ADVENTIST Club Council office and library Info at www.breastfeeding. Services will resume are closed on weekends asn.au. when restrictions allow. and public holidays. To register your child in the Birthday Club Telephone: CENTRELINK Shire: 6076 2160; LOCAL JUSTICES OF PEACE Library: 6076 1639 Retirement: 132 300; Dis- ability/Sickness & Carers: Carol Allen - NSW & phone 6076 1045 or email COMMUNITY CAR 13 2717; Multilingual Ser- Vic. (6076 2051); Merv A service for those Ward (6076 1369); Phil [email protected] vice: 13 1202; Customer Coulston (6071 2746); without transport to access Relations: 1800 050 004; appointments in Alb- Tom Newton - Vic (0438 Appointments: 13 10 21. 382 140); Terry Forrest Wodonga. Ph: 6076 3200. EACH BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBER RECEIVES A BIRTHDAY CARD AND FREE PATTIES PARTY PACK Carelink: 1800 052 222. (0499 579 502). PAGE TEN THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2020 Services & Business Directory

BEAUTY AND HEALTH CARPET CLEANING EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

S & K WHITEHEAD WILESMITH CARPET & EARTHMOVING P/L • 3 x 20 Ton Excavators • CAT D6T Bulldozer UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • Komatsu D65 Bulldozer Free hallways and mats with house lots • Komatsu 655 Grader • Truck and Truck Trailers Pensioner discounts available • 25 Ton Dump Truck • Rock Breaker • Smooth Drum Roller • Tri-axle Spread Float QUARRY PRODUCTS * Waxing * Facials PHONE: • Road Base - 25mm & 40mm * Spray tans 0428 482 976 • Rock for erosion control or contact local agent For all your earthmoving needs * Manicures and Pedicures Hobie’s Simon & Kim Whitehead Sports Store Ph: 02 6076 2036 / 0408 495 468 * Massage *eye lashes 6076 1121 61 Hanson Street, Coryrong R & S MCINNES EARTHMOVING Phone Jane Mongan COMPUTER SERVICES Equipment for hire • 2 x 21 ton Volvo excavators 0427 737 556 Corryong • Volvo 30 ton dump truck • D6T CAT Bulldozer BUS SERVICE Computer Services • 10m Truck & Dog • Cat 12G Grader • Triaxle Float For competitive prices and local services, • Log Grab systems (on site installation), software • 11 ton smooth & padfoot rollers accessories and system maintenance. For all enquires please phone Richard and CORRYONG BUS & FREIGHT Call to discuss your requirements or for an Samantha on 02 6076 1446 or 0408 768 246 TIMETABLE obligation free quote. Daily service to Albury-Wodonga via Walwa Warwick Ross Monday to Friday Ph: 6076 2233 / Fax: 6076 1609 Departs: Corryong Newsagency (6076 1381)...... 7.30am Cudgewa...... 7.45am CONCRETERS Tintaldra...... 8.00am Walwa Store (6037 1291)...... 8.20am ILLIE Jingellic Store (6037 1320)...... 8.45am CONTRACTING Mount Alfred...... 9.00am H R ...... 9.30am v Road Construction & Maintenance Arrives: HARRY’S v Snow White Depot...... 10.15am Road Re-sheeting (474 David St., Albury) v Dairy Lanes PLANT HIRE Wodonga Post Office...... 10.30am CONCRETING v Culvert & Drainage (High St., Wodonga) Departs: v Site Cuts Full Range of Wodonga Post Office...... 1.30pm v Quarry Products Snow White Depot ...... 2.00pm For a Quality Finish Building Pads (6021 4368) • Shed Slabs • v Subdivisions Arrives: v Granya...... 2.50pm Dam Construction & Cleaning Mount Alfred...... 3.25pm Pathways Jingellic...... 3.35pm • Driveways • Patios Phone: Office - 02 6076 1329 Walwa...... 3.45pm Tintaldra...... 4.00pm • Exposed Stamp & Towong...... 4.10pm Greg - 0408 555 131 / Corryong Newsagency...... 4.30pm Stencil • Pickup/drop off service available to railway Fax: 02 6076 2240 stations, airport and hospitals. Bobcat & Tipper Hire Enquiries: 0427 240 077 Email: [email protected] • Bus service does not operate on weekends or 0439 400 418 Victorian public holidays. For information about advertising in the Business Directory please email: [email protected] or phone 60761045 THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE ELEVEN Services & Business Directory

ELECTRICAL PEST CONTROL TYRES

FARM REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Trevor & Narelle Weekes now trading as

Joe Elias T/A PEST TO KILL • Servicing the Corryong area Joey’s Repairs for all your pest control needs On Site Services & Repairs • For that good old honest and 24 hrs 7 Days a week reliable service • Trucks and Machinery • Welding Call 0419 257 188 • Auto Electrical • 5 Tonne Excavator for hire PLUMBING Ph: 02 6077 1170 BROWNS PLUMBING CORRYONG Mob: 0429 110 264 Servicing the Upper Murray for over 30 years Licence No. VIC 24675 NSW 214998C 27 Donaldson Street, Corryong MEDICAL  PLUMBING Ph: (02) 6076 1177 / 0457 328 123 (AH)  GASFITTING E: [email protected]  DRAINAGE CLOSED SATURDAY MORNINGS ALWA MEDICAL CLINIC Service by appointment only • Regularly visiting doctors COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC Supply, installation & maintenance v Dr Barbara Hoare v Dr Clare Roczniok SUBSCRIPTIONS  Gas & combustion stoves v Dr Ian Partridge v Dr Stephanie Partridge  Carbon monoxide testing  Wood & gas heaters v Dr John Sanderson v Dr Susan Lumsdaine  Roofing & guttering  Water tanks, water pumps & pressure • y Same da appointments generally available systems  Hot water services • Bulk billing for concession card holders  Evaporative air-conditioners  Large range of PVC, copper pipe & poly & children 16yrs & under fittings  Sewer & drain cleaning machine • Blood/pathology tests  Ditch Witch, backhoe/front end loader & horizontal borer Phone: 6037 1222  Pipe & cable locator  Backflow prevention Appointments also available with Colin Brown’s Mobile: 0409 742 476 Maternal Health Nurse. Workshop: 27-31 Harris Street, Corryong [email protected] MOVING IN 2021? Advertising Keep up with the news PATRICK in the Upper Murray with pays dividends a subscription to the Long term rates available MONGAN Ph: 02 6076 1045 Corryong Courier Email: [email protected] PLUMBING A great gift for family & friends! Make your • Roof Plumber • Drainage • Gas Fitter • Sewer Machine Digital and print ADVERT • Supply of fittings subscriptions available stand out with a Reasonable Rates Digital: corryongcourier. Prompt service com.au splash of colour for Mobile: 0417 293 192 Print: Phone 02 6076 ONLY an extra $10 Home: 02 6077 1255 1045 or email editorial@ Lic Vic: 44726 NSW: 78004C corryongcourier.com.au PAGE TWELVE THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2021 Upper Murray Sport League remains in limbo TEE TO GREEN Hopes that football changed the government UMFNL Ladders and netball would resume has limited the resumption Welaregang locally on the weekend, of community sport to Football - Round 5 It was a quiet day at after last Saturday’s round junior competition only, Welaregang last Sunday was postponed because of specifically under 19 level as a result of the Victorian the Victorian pandemic and below. A crowd cap of SENIORS lockdown, with a few lockdown, were dashed 50 also applies. NSW members playing on Wednesday afternoon Consideration was also TEAM W L D F A % P nine holes. despite the Victorian given to what restrictions This Sunday is the government easing and rules would apply to Cudgewa 5 0 0 789 230 343.04 20 second round of the Phil restrictions for regional people who travel from 3 2 0 667 362 184.25 12 Cribb Trophy - tee off at areas. NSW. 12 noon (dependent on The Upper Murray The Upper Murray Tumbarumba 3 2 0 533 431 123.67 12 pandemic restrictions at Football Netball League clubs re-convened the time). (UMFNL) held an online yesterday afternoon and Corryong 1 4 0 308 719 42.84 4 Corryong delegates meeting on decided to postpone Federal 0 4 0 172 727 23.66 0 Midweek winter comp AUCTIONEERS, LIVESTOCK Tuesday night to decide Saturday’s scheduled is played on Monday and on a course of action to round of matches. Wednesday, 10am for take, dependent on what “There has been no Contact your local representative 10.30am hit-off. happens with government indication when senior RESERVES Sunday: 11.30am for restrictions. sport will resume,” said 12 noon. Jeff Brindley After lengthy UMFNL Club Support TEAM W L D F A % P discussion, the clubs Officer, Chandan Cudgewa 4 0 0 347 117 296.57 20 Mobile: 0428 762 554 agreed that they wanted Kulkarni. to see the season return to “We are hoping that Bullioh 3 2 0 406 218 186.24 12 AH: 02 6077 5275 play as soon as possible this will happen next after the snap lockdown, weekend and contingency Corryong 3 2 0 278 284 97.89 12 with three scenarios being plans are in place.” Tumbarumba 1 4 0 252 357 70.59 4 High Country Darts considered and options Postponed matches The Victorian were developed for each. will be moved to the bye Federal 0 3 0 71 378 18.78 0 lockdown caused However, even though rounds (June 12 and July the postponement of restrictions have been 3) on the current draw, Tuesday’s games. All contingent on the return of postponed rounds will be senior sport. UNDER 14s played at the end of the If play is possible on season. June 12, round seven TEAM W L D F A % P The postponed scheduled for May Bullioh 5 0 0 476 82 580.49 20 Summer Competition 29 will be played:- wind-up scheduled for 30 Tumbarumba v Corryong Tumbarumba 4 1 0 378 142 266.20 16 May will be re- scheduled at Tumbarumba), Federals later in the year. v Cudgewa (at Corryong). Federal 2 2 0 201 189 106.35 8 Ladder Round eight originally Jaggers...... 16 180.0% scheduled for June 5 Corryong 1 4 0 98 351 27.92 4 P/Pointers...... 16 133.3% • Livestock Agents will then be played on Cudgewa 0 5 0 60 449 13.36 0 Saturday July 3 - Bullioh v Bottom Pub.....12 118.8% • Rural Property Marketing Tumbarumba (at Bullioh), Top Pub...... 12 115.0% Corryong v Federals (at UMF NL Ladders Spearchukas....12 94.5% We provide the following services: Corryong). Courthouse...... 12 94.5% If play is not possible Netball - Round 5 Biggara...... 8 84.2% • Livestock • Property on June 12 the club A GRADE ...... 4 45.8% • Obligation free appraisals delegates will meet again • Paddock Sales Misfits...... 0 45.8% • Auctions, Private Sales to discuss further plans. TEAM W L D F A % P • Corryong Liveweigh Scales Sharpshooters & Tenders Leading goalkickers Cudgewa 5 0 0 298 188 158.51 20 Highest Peg: G Wheeler • Wodonga Market Sales • Clearing Sales K Morey (Cu) 0 38 Bullioh 3 2 0 198 192 103.13 12 118; Highest Score: H Byrne & I Paul 180. D Hitchens (T) 0 20 Livestock: Rodney McKenzie 0427 707 248 / 02 6077 9103 Tumbarumba 2 3 0 254 207 122.71 8 R8 8/6/21 B Hall (C) 1 16 Cameron Hilton 0419 578 309 Jaggers v Possum Pointers H Schubert (B) 4 16 Federal 1 2 1 308 719 72.57 6 Bottom Pub v Biggara Property: Mike Weller 0410 663 041 C Wallace (B) 0 16 Corryong 0 4 1 172 727 61.15 2 Spearchukas v Misfits Talk to us TODAY about your Livestock & Property requirements Bye - Top Pub S Price (B) 4 16

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