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FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 www.camperdownchronicle.com.au Rec. Retail $1.60 incl. GST Chilly start to the day for COWS Cold swim: Seven swimmers in the COWS group decided to attempt to swim the length of Lake Bullen Merri last week. 2021D For the full story turn to Page 7. What kind of art does Skipton need? IT is Skipton’s turn for a vibrant new Mount Emu Creek in Skipton,” he said. Skipton community.” North Ward councillor Nick Cole said public piece of public art and Corangamite Shire “We are looking for people to help select a Regional Arts Victoria representative Jo art had the potential to really add value to is inviting residents to get involved. site and guide the look and feel of the project. Grant will assist the group and members will communities. “The group will discuss potential themes need to attend four meetings over the course “Council’s last public art project at the Expressions of interest are being sought for the artist to explore and provide local of the project. Lismore water tower really transformed that for residents to join a Community Reference knowledge.” Council will invite expressions of interest site and has attracted visitors from across the Group to guide the Skipton Public Art Project. Mr Neeson said all ideas are being sought. from artists once the Reference Group has region,” he said. Corangamite Shire manager growth and “We have a blank canvas and a budget of formed. “I look forward to seeing what the artist and engagement Rory Neeson said the group’s up to $50,000 thanks to GPG, the company Three artists will be shortlisted by the group, the Skipton community come up with.” role would be to provide local advice and help involved in the construction of the Berrybank who will work with the artists to develop and Residents can fi nd out more and submit select the artist. Wind Farm,” he said. select a fi nal concept. an expression of interest online at www. “This project is different to the Jimmi “It could be a large-scale painting or a series The project should be completed by June corangamite.vic.gov.au/SkiptonArt until July Buscombe fl ood gauge art on the bridge over of smaller sculptures, whatever most suits the 2022. 30. inside Fresh Sushi Delivered fresh Get ready to to our deli twice now in-store weekly...tempt today: play page 2 youry tastebuds with the deliciousdelicious rangerange Electoral boundaries New lease for set to change page 3 300 – 383 HighHHiHigighigghh StS reserve page 7 5592555592592 115155555555 Page 2 ~ The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, July 9, 2021 Letter to the Editor Rails make a difference Dear Sir, The Camperdown Courthouse and Theatre Royal in Camperdown are both heritage listed and owned by the Corangamite Shire. Because both have steps at the main entrance I wrote to Heritage Victoria in January 2020 suggesting that they authorise the shire to put hand rail at the main entrance to each building. Steps are a problem for me and many other people. The Monash University Accident Research Centre states that falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations in Victorians aged 65 and over. Over the past 18 month, the shire and I have been negotiating with Heritage Victoria. Last week hand rails were put in at the courthouse by the shire and are much better Successful grant: than I had in mind. Pomborneit Cricket Club Perhaps they could be painted to blend in received a grant to hold with the bricks. female cricket sessions I accept that some people may be unhappy for local students. 2021D with these rails, but the more we have in our homes and public places the safer we will be. Geoff Smith Camperdown Get ready to play LOCAL sporting clubs will benefi t from with transportation to and from the Pombo- worth of submissions registered, which di- advertise with us funding to help level the playing fi eld for rneit Recreation Reserve provided for girls in rector of the Offi ce for Women in Sport and women and girls. grades 2-6 to attend a fun and engaging cricket Recreation Sarah Styles said reinforced the and make your message heard Pomborneit Cricket Club and Terang Mort- clinic. demand in providing programs which cel- lake Football Netball Club were each awarded Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney ebrate and showcase women and girls in all $5000 recently under the State Government’s welcomed the announcement of the funding. levels of sport and recreation. Change Our Game initiative. “Community sport and recreation clubs play “The record-breaking demand for the The initiative aims to increase participation, such an important role in uniting our com- Change Our Game Community Activation provide organisational training and devel- munities and driving positive social change,” Grants is some of the strongest evidence yet opment, and to showcase women and girls’ she said. of the wholesale support for gender equality achievements. “I congratulate the Warrnambool Tri Club, in community sport across Victoria,” she said. Terang Mortlake Football Netball Club will Terang Mortlake Football and Netball Club, Since 2017, more than 380 Change Our spend the funds on a female football promo- Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club and Pombo- Game grants have been awarded and this work Contactact uuss ffor an advertising quote tion, due to be held on Friday, July 16 and rneit Cricket Club in securing this funding. will continue following the recent 2021-22 Graphic design included! Sunday, July 18. “The Change Our Game initiative is pro- Victorian State budget announcement of $11.6 The Pomborneit Cricket Club, in conjunc- viding opportunities for women and girls million to fund the continuation of the Offi ce tion with Cricket Victoria and Geelong Wom- throughout Western Victoria to participate and for Women in Sport and Recreation. en’s Cricket Club, plan to conduct an all girls lead on and off the fi eld.” For more information about the Change Our [email protected] cricket ‘come and try’ day. Applications for this round broke Change Game programs, visit www.changeourgame. Our Game records with more than $1.1milion vic.gov.au. 5593 1888 Five local primary schools will be engaged, At tax time, you can rely on Sinclair Wilson WHEN IT COMES to ensure you get what you’re entitled to. But we don’t stop there; we can also take a look at your TO TAX, WE’RE ON super, your mortgage, ask about your retirement plans, and, if you’re interested, provide expert financial planning advice, THE MONEY with the most up-to-date knowledge. Because when it comes to tax, it pays to be on the money. Contact us today on 5557 0333 to book your COVID-safe consultation. FOR STRENGTH IN NUMBERS www.sinclairwilson.com.au 5 DAY FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WEATHER JUL 9 JUL 10 JUL 11 JUL 12 JUL 13 FORECAST 3º3 11º 2º2 12º 4º4 12º 7º 11º 7º7 11º Fog then Sunny Fog then Sunny Late ShowersThunderstorms Showers Increasing Find us on social media /wdnews.com.au @WDnews_au The Camperdown Chronicle, Friday, July 9, 2021 ~ Page 3 Electoral boundaries set to change SWEEPING changes to electoral boundaries will thrust much of the region in to a new electoral district ahead of the 2022 Victo- rian State election. Proposed changes to the electoral Buninyong District boundaries, which the Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) released in a report last Wednesday, will remove much of the region from Lowan District the current lower house district of Polwarth, held by Liberal MP Rich- ard Riordan. The South West Coast District, held by Liberal MP Roma Britnell, will expand to include Garvoc, Terang, Noorat, Glenormiston and parts of The Sisters, Kolora and Gle- normiston North. Naringal East, Ayrford, Nulla- Polwarth District warre, Nirranda, Nirranda South and South West Coast District Peterborough will also be included in the expansion. The Lowan region, held by Na- tionals MP Emma Kealy, will also be expanded to include Woorndoo, Hexham, Dundonnell, Darlington, Mortlake and Ellerslie. In addition, the EBC has proposed an expansion to the Buninyong Dis- trict, held by Labor MP Michaela Settle, to include Lismore, Derrin- allum, Skipton, Vite Vite, Berrybank and surrounding areas. Electoral boundaries are deter- Electorate transfer: The Lismore, Derrinallum and Skipton areas will be transferred out of the Polwarth District under proposed mined based on average number of changes from the Electoral Boundaries Commission last week. 2021 electors in each district. Districts, which held an average of clear eastern boundary following the the average, and likely to remain nicely and the area has a lot to offer,” in the state and covers a signifi cant 48,625 as of November 30 last year, Moyne Shire boundary and Mount stable,” the report states. he said amount of land. cannot be 10 per cent outside of the Emu Creek. “The fi nal major change to Pol- Mr Riordan said he was looking “The geographical size of the dis- average. “The district boundary would be warth is in the north, with the trans- forward to the opportunity to in- tricts is becoming increasingly un- A report in to the proposed Victori- strengthened by transferring 114 fer of 9656 electors from Polwarth troduce the new MPs to the issues fair on country communities, where- an Electoral Boundaries projects the electors in Caramut from South- District to Buninyong District. impacting those communities, and as our city counterparts can walk expansion or reduction in districts to West Coast District to Lowan Dis- “The EBC also proposes to trans- continue to advocate for priority around their district in 30 minutes.