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news in brief Man facing farm theft Blue ribbon pups on show charges CASSANDRA FELTRIN ANOTHER arrest has been made and more are expected to follow in relation FIVE-HUNDRED and fifty dogs attended to a series of alleged farm thefts under the annual / Ken- investigation in the region. nel Club Inc Championship Show at the A 26-year-old Robinvale man will weekend to compete in the finest all- face the Robinvale Magistrates’ Court breed show in the region. on August 2, where police will allege Sunbury Canine Festival show secre- he was involved in the theft of several tary Kathy Humphries said dogs from all hundred thousand dollars worth of farm equipment. around made their way to the Chemicals, heavy machinery, cars Lake Boga Junior Football Club grounds and firearms were allegedly taken to participate in the event. from farms in the Robinvale, Euston, “We had people come from SA, Ad- Swan Hill, Colignan and elaide, NSW and all over , some areas over a period of several months. even came from down way to Robinvale crime investigation unit participate in the show,” she said. Detective Senior Constable Matt “Some camped in their motorhomes, Pascoe said a police investigation had but a lot of people stayed in either Lake led to four arrests and he anticipated Boga or Swan Hill.” more would follow. The two-day event showcased some of the best pure bred dogs in Australia. Public to get dog park say Taking out the title on both days was an SWAN Hill Rural City Council will con- Irish Setter from , owned by sult the public later this year about the Ashley Reid. possibility of creating an off-leash dog “He has been to (the United States, park in town. Canada, New Zealand and Australia) and As part of a review of local laws has taken out titles in all of those coun- starting next month, the council will tries,” Mrs Humphries said. undertake community consultation as “Every breed of dog has a breed stand- to where the public would like to see ard as to which they are judged by such on and off lead areas. as a height standard or a confirmation The review will include investigating standard. the need for a specific off leash dog “The judges were all breed judges (from park. Canberra) who have undergone lectures, The public will have the opportunity study, and have gone over many, many to participate in community consulta- dogs to pass for their licence.” tion in September. Dogs that won over the weekend accu- mulated points toward their Australian Brief hiatus for breast bus titles, as well as a sash or monetary prize. A BREAST screening equipment “The whole weekend was fantastic, the breakdown has called the Breast- sun was absolutely beautiful, it was a bit Screen Victoria van away from Swan cold but absolutely lovely,” Mrs Hum- Hill for a fortnight. phries said. From Saturday until Wednesday, “We have always loved Lake Boga, it has June 22 the bus will be moved to always had a fantastic atmosphere. another Victorian location before “We have people there with food and returning to remain in Swan Hill until a coffee van, and on the cold mornings Friday, July 15. that was really nice to have.” A spokeswoman for BreastScreen Next year’s Championship Show will be Victoria said no women would miss A rare Chinese Crested junior bitch Meken Gipsy Rose that participated in the championship held on the weekend of April 28-29 and out on screening because of the brief show. PICTURE — Rob Duffield. is open for anyone who wishes to attend. interruption and that BreastScreen Victoria remained on track to screen all of the invited local women, a goal of 2246 screenings. Appointments can still be made by Swan Hill set for visiting the website breastscreen.org. Jobless rate low au or by calling 13 20 50. MICHAEL DiFABRIZIO “This is great news for regional Health leaders to speak at Victoria and reflects the Andrews steam train visit A TWENTY-FIVE month low in the Labor Government’s focus on jobs meeting unemployment rate for Victoria’s and investment in our regional and IT will be full steam ahead for museum and Catalina Flying TWO of the region’s health leaders will north-west has coincided with the rural centres,” State Treasurer Tim more than 60 passengers who Boat Museum at Lake Boga. be guest speakers at BPW Swan Hill’s steep decline in the number of peo- Pallas said. will enjoy country hospitality The steam train will arrive meeting next week. ple available to work. The Coalition was critical of the this month during a break in in in the early hours Linda Beilharz, executive director of Australian Bureau of Statistics decline in those employed, how- their weekend steam train of June 12 before arriving in Women’s Health Loddon and (ABS) data showed unemploy- ever. adventure. the port town of . Bronwyn Hogan, the executive officer ment for the three months to April In the north-west, there were Steamrail Victoria’s historic Three passenger carriages of Southern Mallee Primary Care Part- dropped to 4.5 per cent in the north 74,814 jobs in April last year com- R-761 locomotive will roll and six sleepers, a water nership, will address the meeting next west region — which includes Swan pared to 66,888 this year. into Swan Hill on June 11 af- tanker and power plant will Wednesday night. Hill, as well as and Horsh- “These figures show they have to- ter departing Melbourne the be pulled into Swan Hill at Those interested in attending can am. tally failed to secure local employ- night before. 9.05am with the help of an RSVP to Fiona Hawley by Monday on It was the lowest three-month fig- ment and broken their promise to Visitors will be pampered attached diesel engine. 0418 587 173, with members able to ure since March 2014. create full-time jobs,” Member for at the Golf & The steam train was previ- attend for free and all others for a gold But the ABS also found the re- Murray Plains Peter Walsh said. Country Club Swan Hill June ously brought to the region coin donation. gion’s labour force shrank by more “Murray Plains communities can’t racing carnival, while half in 2013 and 2014 during the The dinner meeting will begin at 6pm than 10,000 people in 12 months, trust Daniel Andrews to protect the group will enjoy morning Queen’s Birthday holiday in the Swan Hill Club function room. despite an uptick in jobs in April. their local jobs.” tea at the weekend.

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