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Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $2 PP331336/0000 1 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof Federal Budget Delivers Jobs and Infrastructure The 2021–’22 Federal Budget delivers substantial support to assist Mallee Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program allocations: Mallee councils to boost Australia’s economic recovery, thanks to an Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Total additional $1 billion through Phase 3 of the Local Roads and Community Buloke Shire Council 1,599,763 1,227,489 3,199,52 6,026,778 Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. Central Goldfields Shire Council 789,546 872,982 1,579,09 3,241,620 Federal Member for Mallee, “This is fantastic news for strongly supported and highly Gannawarra Shire Council 1,317,955 1,153,912 2,635,91 5,107,777 Anne Webster, said local local councils across Australia, successful LRCI Program to councils will directly benefit which will be able to access $2.5 billion. Hindmarsh Shire Council 1,080,798 867,423 2,161,59 4,109,817 from the funding boost. additional funding to deliver Broader Range Horsham Rural City Council 1,428,396 1,475,924 2,856,79 5,761,112 “This Budget injection for priority local road and com- “Providing more time for Loddon Shire Council 2,387,726 1,789,074 4,775,45 8,952,252 our hard-working local coun- munity infrastructure projects.” planning and construction will cils means even more funding Deputy Prime Minister and enable local governments to Mildura Rural City Council 2,704,817 3,269,412 5,409,63 11,383,864 for upgrades to local roads, Minister for Infrastructure, Tran- consider a broader range of Northern Grampians Shire 1,857,984 1,538,379 3,715,96 7,112,331 bike paths, community halls, sport and Regional Develop- priority projects and poten- Pyrenees Shire Council 1,394,921 1,126,363 2,789,84 5,311,126 playgrounds, parks and sports ment, Michael McCormack, tially undertake larger, more Swan Hill Rural City Council 1,434,158 1,498,902 2,868,31 5,801,376 facilities, as well as improved said the new investment brings complex developments to accessibility to public facili- the total Australian Govern- deliver even great benefits for West Wimmera Shire 1,528,011 1,119,642 3,056,02 5,703,675 ties,” Dr Webster said. ment commitment to the • Continued on page 3. Yarriambiack Shire Council 1,322,974 1,056,501 2,645,94 5,025,423 Building a Better Buloke Together Buloke Shire Council has adopted its Council Plan 2021-’25 and Long-Term Community Vision, and placed it on exhibition for further consultation with the community. Now is the time to view the liveability and attraction of “Like the pandemic, issues proposed document and be in- towns is something that our around climate change and volved in shaping the future. communities continue to waste reduction are not unique engage with Council about. The draft presents a range to Buloke, whilst locally we of strategies to guide Council Strategies to improve the are challenged by the avail- over the next four years under lifestyle in Buloke for our res- ability of quality housing the Council Plan, as well as idents, and to maximise the stock, skills gaps, and digital applying a ten-year lens to in- opportunities to turn visitors connectivity, all of which will form the Community Vision. to our region into locals, are define our population and being set in place. demography in the years to Key Themes come. It is Council’s most impor- Mayor Cr. Daryl Warren, a “If our population is to tant document. Everything that key part of the consultation grow, critical issues such as Council does on behalf of piece so far, is keen for those these, and support service like ratepayers and the community who have played a role al- childcare, need to be under- relates to what is set out under ready, and those bringing stood and addressed. This will four key themes: fresh eyes, to get involved in give families the tools they • Our Built and Natural the next phase. need to not only survive, but Environment. thrive. “Strong consultation with • Our Community Well - the Buloke community to- “Council also needs to being. gether with Council’s work continue to appropriately fund • Our Economy. during the last Council Plan its ageing infrastructure and period has identified key chal- control its asset renewal gap. • Our Council and Com- Our road and drainage net- munity Leadership. lenges that need addressing. This at a time that the world is works as well as an array Consultation looking to emerge from the buildings and other assets Built with a strong commu- COVID-19 pandemic,” said place an enormous burden on nity consultation foundation, the Mayor. our small ratepayer base. “Council and staff are looking forward to working with the community, all levels of government and external stakeholders in ‘Building a Better Buloke’.”

Monthly supplement for The Buloke Times, Sea Lake & Wycheproof Times Ensign, The Municipal Health and North West Expressand Robinvale Sentinel. Wellbeing Plan has again The Score, Not the been incorporated into the Council Plan. Full details on making a Player, Falls Short submission as well as the draft Council Plan 2021-’25 Rising in the ruck is North-Central’s Ryan O’Sullivan, against and Long-Term Community Vision are available on Coun- Sunraysia’s Reece McNally. cil’s website. The document is Despite a final quarter in which North-Central cut back a huge leeway, it still fell also available in hard copy at short against a talented Sunraysia side. Council’s Wycheproof Cus- As is so often the case, the ageless Ryan O’Sullivan was named best for his team, tomer Service Centre or by and was a worthy winner of the WorkSafe Medal. calling Council on 1300 520 Also pictured at left are Sunraysia’s captain, Nick Mee, and North Central’s Luke The Mallee Farmer May edition, 520. out this Friday, May 21, 2021 Holt. Submissions close at 12 • Shane O’Shea’s account of the inter-league game at Sea Lake is on page 16 of noon on Wednesday, June 9, today’s “Buloke Times”. 2021. vaccines, radios, T.V.s, fast cars, jet planes or smart- Worth a Mention phones. We have recently repeated a few columns from old The local newspapers have provided a community Donald and Birchip papers from up to 100 years ago. service, before and after the 1921 milestone. On our Back then, it was a different world. Federation dates TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 calendar, that year marks a special event. At that time, from January 1, 1901, so by 1921, the nation was only the “Donald Times” was owned and run by W. A. 20 years old. Canberra, as the site of the Capital, was delivered their wares to households. At glowing forges, Morgan, son of the founders, a World War 1 veteran enshrined in law eight years earlier. Sydney Harbour blacksmiths shod Clydesdale horses, ready to pull and prominent townsman. Bridge was still on the drawing board. ploughs and combines. In April that year, he brought his nephew (23 years On Monday mornings, at State schools, children old) across from Western Australia, to take over the Money was in short supply, but community spirit editor’s chair and run the “Times”. G.W. (Goff) Letts stood under the Union Jack and recited the oath of was rich, warm and plentiful. Large church congrega- allegiance to king and country, while promising to MBE, occupied that chair with distinction for the next tions, Sunday schools and well-attended social and 66 years; almost until his death at age 89. His son and “cheerfully obey parents, teachers and the law”. charitable organisations for women and men, flourished Hmmm. protégé, Robin, OAM (who won’t thank the panel for in every community. this), took over the baton for the next 34 years, and is Passenger and freight steam trains huffed and On the other side of the ledger, a few things were still working hard. puffed their way between Mildura and Melbourne, via lacking. There were no kitchen refrigerators, sewerage So between them, father and son have filled these Woomelang, Birchip, Donald and St. Arnaud. Doctors (sentry-box dunnies stood in backyards), washing pages with printers ink for over a century. Congratulations! visited patients at home; grocers, butchers and bakers machines, antibiotics, polio (and some other) Well done to both of them. Buloke’s Draft Annual Budget Adopted Buloke Shire Council has adopted its draft Annual Budget 2021/’22, and placed it on exhibition for public submission. The proposed Budget will $6.5 million across two and proposes a 70% differen- deliver on key priorities financial years. tial rate for farmland, down identified in the Council Plan • Implementation of the from 80% in 2020/’21. 2021-’25 and Long-Term Buloke Playspace Master- Also proposed is no in- Community Vision, as well as plan, with upgrades to play- crease to the waste service the Financial Plan. grounds at Wycheproof, charge in this budget year, The Budget details the re- Donald, Birchip, Charlton and with full cost recovery main- sources required over the next Berriwillock valued at $2.8 tained. year to fund the large range million. of services and programs pro- • Upgrades to lighting Feedback Mayor Cr. Daryl Warren is vided to the community. It also across sporting facilities at looking forward to feedback includes details of proposed Charlton, Nullawil and on the draft Annual Budget, capital expenditure allocations Wycheproof to allow for and invites residents to have to improve and renew Coun- training and competition stan- their say. cil’s road network, buildings, dards, valued at just over $2 footpaths, drainage and recre- million. “By listening and under- ational facilities. • Improvements to the standing our community, Pressure Wycheproof Saleyards, in- Council knows we need to For a second year, Council cluding new ramps, as well as continue our investments in has developed an Annual upgrades to car parks at improved streetscapes, river Rex Salutes Youth Support Charlton Park and the front developments, footpaths Budget under the pressures (By Jenny Pollard) associated with the COVID- Nullawil Silo Art, valued at and having funds available to 19 global pandemic. These $387,000. respond to community pro- jects by having a range of Volunteer Week is the time to say “thank you” to those who keep our pressures are felt not only at a Operational communities ticking over. local level, but economic grants and the funds to repair Initiatives community assets like Scil- Amongst the volunteer team With a 3-4 hour involve- junior projectionist, Angel stresses are placed on national Key operational budget and global economies. ley’s Island bridge in which keeps Charlton’s Rex ment every second weekend, Grylls, Lennon’s knowledge initiatives to support our com- Donald,” he said. Theatre operating is young Lennon was keen to empha- is set to increase. Over the last 18 months munity committed to in this newcomer and Charlton local, size that while access to see- And while the shut-downs Council have introduced a “We also need to continue Budget include: 15 year-old, Lennon. ing the movies was good, a resulting from COVID put his range of measures in order to elevate our spend on our • Extension of the projectionist still needs to pay early training on hold, now to support our residents and biggest asset, our road net- The Year 10 student at 2020/’21 support to Lake work. Charlton College was keen to attention to what was happen- that cinemas are back, he’s businesses. Council will con- Committees with an annual “Councillors and staff look step up when a circular asking ing during the screening to eager to keep the momentum tinue to work with the com- allocation to help pay for forward to community feed- for more Rex volunteers ap- ensure that all is going to going. munity to maintain and water top-up costs. back on our proposed Budget peared at the school. plan. The experience will also advance these initiatives as • Attracting funding for for 2021/’22, and as we have provide a valuable addition to we emerge from the pan- new roles servicing youth ser- A regular attendee at the “I’ve only had one prob- done in this term of Council, his resume. demic. vices, volunteer services, hos- theatre despite his tender lem, so far, when the audi- meeting with our community As Volunteer Week unfolds, Ensuring Buloke commu- pitality support and years, Lennon wanted to offer torium lights didn’t go off, but to discuss their thoughts on the Rex, along with numerous nities are vibrant places to ap pren tices. support to an institution he that was sorted, and it didn’t our efforts to date in making other Buloke organisations, live, work and visit is a strong • The development of a describes as an “amazing his- affect the movie”, he said. Buloke Shire the place to live, clubs and outlets says “thank focus of this Budget. This ex- masterplan for Birchip Com- torical place” for Charlton. work and play.” With training and support you” to all the selfless helpers tends to continued focus on munity Leisure Centre and in- With a strong interest in from experienced operators who, like Lennon, donate Full details on making a improving Council’s road net- creased investment into technology, and an admiration like David Pollard, Hayden their time or talents to increas- written submission as well as work. designs for the forward capi- for those who carry out the McKinnon (Chairperson of ing the vibrancy and diversity the draft Annual Budget Capital Budget tal works program. projection work, Lennon said the Rex Board) and former of our communities. 2021/’22 are available on Initiatives • Continued implementa- it was the opportunity to learn tion of the Local Government Council’s website. The draft this task which he was most Key capital budget initia- Budget is also available in tives funded in this budget in- Act 2020, including develop- keen to pursue. ment of a Workforce Plan and hard copy at Council’s Noting that other volunteer clude: Wycheproof Customer Service A Gift to Last a Year! • A large investment into Gender Equality Action Plan. jobs were sufficiently covered Centre, or by calling Council at the venue, the chance to A subscription to . . . roads, with over $7.437mil- Rate Increase on 1300 520 520. lion be spent across the net- The Budget proposes a rate work with the Doremi digital increase of 1.5%, which is in Submissions close at 12 cinema technology was not work. This includes upgrades noon on Wednesday, June 9, line with the cap set by the only exciting on a personal to the Jeffcott Road, Birchip 2021. Nullawil Road, and Fair Go Rates System level, but also enabled the McLoughlan Road. In addi- (FGRS). The impact of the Those who make a written Rex to add an extra volunteer tion, Council has allocated FGRS combined with Coun- submission will be invited to to the projectionist roster. is an ideal gift for your son or daughter who is $1.2million of resealing cil's ability to meet the expec- speak to their submission at “This is an incredible op- about to leave the family home. works across the network. tations of the community Council’s Ordinary Meeting portunity,” said Lennon. “I to be held from 7 p.m. on It can also enable family members and friends • Improvements to street- within the rate cap continues have always been interested Wednesday, June 9, 2021. scapes and riverfronts across to be a challenge. in film, especially action living elsewhere to keep in touch with news and Birchip, Charlton, Donald, Annual valuations con- Council will, after consid- movies, and now that interest developments occurring throughout the region. Sea Lake and Wycheproof tinue to impact on the individ- eration of all submissions, has taken a step forward. This will extend into 2021/’22, ual rates that all of our adopt its Annual Budget has helped me schedule my Call in the “The Times” Offices, with the addition of upgrades property owners receive. 2021/’22 at an additional time better, and I’m setting Donald or Birchip Meeting of Council to be held aside time to do something to Scilleys Island Bridge in Council has revised its rating or phone 5497 1222 for details. Donald, bringing the total to differentials again this year, on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. for others”.

PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. DAY NIGHT “Ambulance Service Monday Plan Will Backfire” Tuesday Wednesday

(By Sue Hines, “North Central News”) Thursday Fatigue and stress is building up in our paramedics and ambulance Friday crews across the state, with reports of blowouts in both rural/regional and 2x PARAMEDIC/ACO Crews PARAMEDIC/ACO Crew (on-call) urban areas, and the State Government is gearing up to announce a huge increase in spending on health care including ambulance services in the up- coming budget. Saturday However, St. Arnaud Am- vehicle and become a single members, patients and staff at Sunday bulance Service (which pro- vehicle locality with 2 risk due to decreased cover- vides service to a vast area of paramedics in one vehicle on age, fatigue issues as well as PARAMEDIC/ACO Crew PARAMEDIC/ACO Crew (on-call) north west Victoria including a 2-week roster. the glaring issue of poorly Wedderburn, Charlton, Donald funded primary health ser- Above: The roster DAY NIGHT The two staff members at that shows how the St. and Marnoo) is concerned vices in regional Victoria.” St. Arnaud, paramedic Nick Arnaud Branch currently Monday about the pre-election budget Green and ACO Greg Fithall, The Relevance of 2018/’19 that promised serves the local decided to go public with Community Tuesday changes to staffing that the of Skill Levels their concerns that the model Due to the level of train- Government said would result Wednesday being implemented was prob- ing, there is limited scope Right: The roster that in improved response times. the State Government is ably suitable to metropolitan where an ACO can treat a per- Thursday Even before the full rollout areas but not for regional and forcing the St Arnaud of these earlier promises, the son having a heart attack for rural centres. Branch to implement Friday current blow out due primarily instance, and although ACOs This is because primarily currently performing crucial from 28th June 2021, to COVID has hit the service. which reduces Saturday the Paramedic/ACO model Two Ambulance Victoria and valuable roles in working response and capability (working a 3 week roster) was with a Paramedic, under the Sunday employees at the St. Arnaud PARAMEDIC crew PARAMEDIC Crew (on-call) centre believe that the State serving the community well, new dual crew system, when and was the most cost-effec- the Ambulance is out the only Government’s plan in 2018 The St. Arnaud Ambulance tive response in small rural back up actually located in St. that is currently being imple- service currently use a model communities. Arnaud would be an all ACO- mented, instead of improving of roster that it believes offers crewed vehicle. Ambulance response times, The staff members in- the community the best level will result in poorer services volved say this model reduces The paper produced by of service and was the most to the St. Arnaud and district paramedic fatigue, whilst si- Nick and Greg indicates that cost efficient model of care. community. multaneously improving Am- there is a significant possibil- MP for Ripon, Louise Sta- These poorer services may bulance response times to the ity that if an Ambulance is re- ley, has taken the issue raised then be further diminished by community. quested, the paramedic crew by Paramedic Nick Green and the crisis in the health system The Government believes will be out and it would be an ACO Greg Fithall to State caused by extended lockdown, that the Paramedic/ACO ACO crew that responds. Parliament last week. whereby those with chronic model can delay responses to Greg Fithall said that as • A large percentage of the conditions postpone their health cases, as well as risk patient the experience of ACOs St. Arnaud Ambulance Ser- care until there is a crisis. care and the health and safety varies, there will be some who vice current workload in- The 2018 dual of paramedics. will be stressed by that higher volves attending call outs in Paramedic crew model “Not so,” says Nick Green. level of responsibility and for the Donald district. The 2018 promise from “The proposal for dual officer community members there Daniel Andrews was that Am- crewing appears to be a single- will be a loss of experience and bulance crews would all be- minded fix for all stations. training from Ambulance crews. come dual paramedic crews. “To date no one has con- If ACOs are used to re- In 12 localities, one being sulted with either the crews spond, they will need to be St. Arnaud that currently run currently employed in the backed up by an Ambulance Buloke Youth Health Expo 2 crews simultaneously with Ambulance Stations involved, containing a Paramedic from one Paramedic accompanied or the wider communities of another catchment, which will It’s on again! The Buloke Youth Health Expo is bringing together Year in turn remove that Ambulance by an Ambulance Community those stations listed.” 10 students from the five secondary schools in Buloke Shire on Tuesday, Officer (ACO), would lose “This change has the po- from its catchment and com- the availability of the second tential to put community pounding resourcing issues. May 25, at Birchip Recreation Reserve.

The small working group Mental Health who specialises in men’s has put together a fantastic We get a lot of information health and LGBTIQ+ issues, Federal Budget Delivers Jobs and Infrastructure program of presenters and ac- about mental health, but what and is currently working on tivities for the day that has a is it really like to have that regional projects with the Of- • Continued from page 1. of COVID-19 – and Phase 3 other sectors such as tourism focus on health and lifestyle lived experience of mental ill- ficer of the Gender Equity will further assist our local been negatively impacted.” their communities,” the issues faced by young people. ness? Dale Skinner is a vol- Commissioner. communities in emerging Councils will be able to ac- Deputy Prime Minister said. The day is about discussing unteer presenter for the Black from the pandemic stronger cess funding through LRCI The idea with the “You “This is all about support- issues and listening to expert Dog Institute, and will speak ing the resilience of local and more resilient. Phase 3 from January 1, 2022, Can Ask That” session is to presenters to learn some ways on mental health at the Expo economies by delivering pro- with Phase 3 projects to be break down barriers around to deal with every day and dif- and at community gatherings jects and stimulating more Jobs completed by June 30, 2023. talking about sexual and re- ficult questions. jobs to help Mallee communi- “LRCI Phase 3 is expected For more information, visit across the Mallee region dur- productive health issues and To help out, author and ties bounce back from to support an estimated 3,500 the Department of Infrastruc- ing May. He shares his mental highlight the importance of COVID-19, with the addi- jobs over the life of the pro- ture, Transport, Regional De- renown speaker, Sonya Kar- health story, talks about how consent and respect in rela- tional funding and a longer jects across the nation, partic- velopment and Communications ras, will pass on some great he sought help and how he tionships. delivery window to provide ularly where employment in website. advice and anecdotes from looks after his mental health greater flexibility for commu- her career in hospitality and and why he volunteers with Lunchtime is important nities to address local priorities.” clubs around Melbourne. the Institute. Dale will talk and a delicious, healthy lunch Projects Sonya is a popular presenter about how young people can menu is being devised by Tomorrow is WOW Day and provides a frank discus- work on their mental health Kristy Knights and the Minister for Local Govern- ment, Mark Coulton, said sion about alcohol, drugs and fitness and keep fit. Birchip P-12 Catering group. local councils have so far Wednesday, May 19, is “Wear Orange Wednesday” having a good time safely. During the lunch break youth nominated more than 5,500 (WOW) Day, a national day of thanks dedicated to She travels over Australia and Q. & A. workers from headspace projects over the first two the SES volunteers across Australia. beyond to bring her “… brand There will be one session Swan Hill and headspace phases of the LRCI Program, of straight talking, non- in afternoon, a panel Q&A Horsham will host rhythmic with construction on the first Held during National Vol- In the past year, Northwest preachy presentation that res- session titled “You Can Ask drumming sessions and obsta- 2,900 projects due to be com- unteer Week, WOW Day en- VICSES volunteers re- onates with young people, That”. It is an opportunity for cle races, and Buloke Library pleted by June 30, 2021. courages the public to dress in sponded to over 1,800 re- parents and teachers”. students to ask that difficult Service will do a lunchtime li- “The Liberal and Nationals orange as a show of thanks for quests for assistance which Sonya is one half of a dy- question and get an answer, brary promotion. Government understands that the invaluable contribution included 955 fallen trees, 132 namic duo, and co-authored with the help of Genevieve local governments play a crit- VICSES volunteers make to damaged buildings, over 200 the book “The Two Worlds of Foott a nurse practitioner We are fortunate to receive ical role in delivering vital the community. road rescue incidents, 119 Your Teenager”, and creates (sexual and reproductive funding for this event and services and ensuring the From Gisborne to Echuca, flood calls, and more than 250 the popular podcasts “The health), Ashleigh Colquhoun acknowledge grants from quality of life for the commu- up to Mildura and everywhere requests to assist other agen- Secret Life of Teens” (for par- a sexual health educator with Buloke Shire Council and the nities they serve,” Minister in between, more than 600 of cies including Victoria Police. ents) and “Sex Drugs and Re- Women’s Health Loddon Coulton said. your friends, neighbours and Some of the more complex Australian Government De- lationships” (for teenagers) “I have been especially de- relatives volunteer with VIC- requests over the last year Mallee, Tim O’Donnell a partment of Health under the lighted to see how, over recent SES in Northwest Victoria. have been steep angle rescues via PodcastOne Australia. For men’s health social worker “Driving Social Inclusion months, LRCI Program fund- They support their local com- from the Harcourt Mountain more information about from Horsham who in his through Sport and Physical ing has enabled councils to munities during flood, storm, Bike trails, multi-day searches Sonya and her work, see the spare time writes, sings, raps Activity” program and fund- support local communities to landslide, road rescue, search for missing persons and in- website https://wholenewworld. and performs; and author and ing from the Wycheproof-Sea bounce back from the impacts and rescue, and so much more. land water rescues. com.au/ . psychologist Daniel Witthaus Lake LDAT project. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — PAGE 3 “Times” Classifieds Deadlines:— Tuesday’s Issue: Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Monday. Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Friday prior. 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DEATH ARNEL.– John Leslie a • May 23, “Jack” Carmen Bath 25/6/1941-15/5/2021 Dob in a friend or If you know someone celebrating • May 23, Loved husband of Margaret, birthday, or wedding anniversary Gerald some other special occasion, let us Walsh (70) loving father of Shane, know and we’ll let the world know ! • May 24, Terry, Matthew, Leonie, Jodie and their families. • May 18, Reece Harberger • May 18, Daniel Pearce Westerland Only child of Les and Ivy, • May 18, Rhonda Russell (both dec.). • May 19, Casey Coatsworth • May 20, Dawson Hollis No longer in our lives • May 20, Debbie Thewlis to share, • May 21, Betty McMillan But in our hearts, • May 21, Cherry Pearce You are always there. • May 22, Jacob Voigt • May 23, Olivia Connell DEATH ARNEL.– John

If you know someone celebrating a special anniversary, let us know at The BWFC community mourns the death of Life Donald Newsagency & Emporium Member, John Arnel. For all your Greeting Cards, Wraps, Ribbons and Stationery needs. John was a premiership 37 Woods Street, Donald. ’Phone 54971510. player, committee member, trainer, tireless volunteer and staunch supporter of both the Watchem-Corack and Birchip-Watchem clubs. Condolences to Margaret, Shane, Terry, Matt, Leonie and families. –––––––––––––––––––––

DEATH TREWIN.– Nancy May Treasured memories of a wonderful lady that we were honoured to have as a friend.

The letters, visits and chats will be sadly missed but 2021 DONALD FOOTBALL/NETBALL/HOCKEY CLUB memories will live on. Our deepest sympathy to PAST PLAYERS’ & the family. –John, Kaylene, Zoe & Trent. SUPPORTERS’ DAY

TREWIN.– Nancy Saturday, May 22 A treasured friend who Round 6 v. Charlton will be greatly missed. ANDERSON BLUE ROOM One of life’s real treasures. Sympathy to all the family. Awards 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m. –Shane, Raeanne, Declan Comedian Tom Siegert and Darcy O'Shea. "Suburban Footballer" ––––––––––––––––––––– Dinner + Entertainment $25 U/15 $10 Purchase tickets: www.trybooking.com/BOENB WANTED Used shuttles for recycling. Doesn’t matter what they contained. Phone: Eddie 0408 710 000

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PAGE 4 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. BIRCHIP Smokefree Learners’ Online

Bingo System Welcomed Smokefree JOB OPPORTUNITIES Every Wednesday The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell, has wel- • Cleaner Please note new night & time • Enrolled Nurse comed the introduction of a new testing system allowing young Victorians All proceeds to to obtain their learner’s permit online, but questioned why the system was • Head Chef Birchip Hospital not available state-wide now. • Mental Health Clinician/Social Worker Jackpot $250 Ms Lovell called for online visual graphics, and interac- • Podiatrist (in 55 calls or less) learner permit testing in Au- tive videos prior to a final as- BIRCHIP SENIOR Further information available at www.ewhs.org.au gust last year after being inun- sessment. CITIZENS’ CLUBROOMS dated with constituents com- Ms Lovell said while the Eyes Down 7.30 p.m. plaining about the huge back- online learners permit test log of applicants waiting to do will be more convenient for their tests created by the applicants, those successful COVID-19 pandemic. will still need to attend Vic- She congratulated Shep- Roads to confirm their iden- parton man David Doherty, tity, have their photo taken who advocated for the State and complete an eyesight test Government to implement an and be subjected to the usual online learner’s permit sys- conditions of a learner driver tem, and she was proud to like having a licenced driver sponsor Mr Doherty’s Victo- beside them as they learn to • Wendy Lovell AMBULANCE PHONE NO. rian Parliament e-petition drive. calling for the change. “The shutdown of Vic- “This is a common-sense 000 The program was launched Roads services because of the move by the government, and in Gippsland last month, and pandemic caused a massive while the delay has been frus- the system will be available to backlog of applicants to sit Printed and published for the trating, I encourage the Min- proprietors by Robin Letts, at all young Victorians from the their learners permit and ister to meet his own timeline the office of “The Buloke end of June. The new test many parents contacted me at and implement the new sys- Times”, 6 McCulloch Street, takes learners through a the time to voice their frustra- tem state-wide as quickly as Donald. course that is a mix of theory, tions,” said Ms Lovell. possible.”

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“The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — PAGE 5 “Calder Convoy”

• A spectacular show of contemporary and heritage trucks filled Charlton Park as the second “Calder Convoy” rolled into town. Amongst the many models were Macks, Kenworths, International, and the older Bedfords, Austins, Dodges and Chevs. (By Jenny Pollard) A veritable truck “city” sprang up at Charlton Park last Saturday as a cavalcade of transports rolled into town for the second “Calder Convoy”.

In what was a big weekend Old Calder, starting from showcase the past, and pro- for Charlton, the convoy, Calder Park North-bound and vide a talking point for along with with the second passing through the small restoration enthusiasts. “Ok Motels” (Contemporary townships which are now by- TRACS committee mem- Arts + Music in Small Towns) passed by the new highway. ber, Robert Mansel, put this event created a real “buzz”, The event concludes in Red year’s increased attendance with an influx of visitors Cliffs. down to the Covid lockdowns, boosting the local population. An occasion to celebrate saying that people were tired The debut “Calder Con- the significance of the trans- of having been cooped up and voy” in 2018 generated such port route between Mildura just wanted to get out again. success that a repeat was ear- and Melbourne, the road trip “We offer a pretty laid-back marked for 2020; however, the offers participants a chance to and casual weekend,” Robert advent of Covid meant an en- reminisce and recount stories said. “People can make their forced cancellation until such of trucking days on this vital own pace, as long they get to time as the trip could safely be commercial link. Charlton by 3 p.m., and the reinstated. Growing from around 40 event isn’t too structured or Heritage Day trucks in 2018, this year’s over-organised. We get a lot of Coinciding with National event saw a massive increase positive comments from par- Motoring Heritage Day on to 80 plus vehicles, all of ticipants about that.” Sunday (May 16), the convoy which have to be 25 years or Despite a short lead-in time is organized by the Tractor older. For the real antiques, a for the 2021 event, Robert praised Restoration and Appreciation leisurely ride on a flat-top or the trucking clubs for their Club of Sunraysia (TRACS), trailer means they can still be support through advertising with enthusiasts travelling the part of the action, as well as • Continued on page 7. • Bill Fitzpatrick is renowned throughout the trucking fraternity, and has been an eager supporter of the Calder Convoy. Visitors spoke glowingly of Bill’s contributions, especially road-train trucker, Peter “Lizard” Williams, who recounted his meeting with Bill in Alice Buloke’s May Springs in 2015. Meeting Wrap Held in front of a public gallery for the first time since April 2020, Buloke Shire Council’s May Ordinary Meeting was highlighted by the adop- tion of key draft documents that will inform the medium and long term future of Council. Council’s Annual Budget improved monitoring of Rainbow Pride Flag 2021/’22, Council Plan 2021- Council’s financial viability, It has been resolved that 25 and Long-Term Commu- and better reporting and anal- the Rainbow Pride Flag will nity Vision, Revenue and ysis of decisions and assump- be flown at Council’s Wyche- Rating Plan and Financial tions over a 10-year period. proof Customer Service Cen- Plan have all been adopted in tre each IDAHOBIT Day over draft form for the purposes of Playspace Trail this term of Council in sup- community consultation. Also, at the meeting Coun- port of the LGBTQIA+ com- Council’s draft Annual cil adopted its Playspace Trail munity. Held on May 17 each Budget 2021/’22 details the Strategy and will now seek year, IDAHOBIT Day is the • Charlton resident, Kevin Sloan and his dog Eddie, are pictured with the oldest exhibit on resources required over the funding for its implementa- International Day Against Ho- display – a 1948 Chevy tow truck from Mildura. next year to fund the large tion. mophobia, Biphobia, Inter- range of services and pro- In 2020 Council developed phobia, and Transphobia. grams Council provides to the five concept designs for play- community. It also includes grounds in Berriwillock, Contracts details of proposed capital ex- Birchip, Charlton, Donald and Three important contracts penditure allocations to im- Wycheproof. Based on strong were awarded at the meeting prove and renew roads, consultation, the strategy in- for important road rehabilita- buildings, footpaths, drainage cludes a consistent approach tion works and the Brighten- and recreational facilities. in design features, yet ensur- ing Broadway Project. The draft Council Plan ing each playground has a Reconstruction of a stretch 2021-’25 and Long-Term unique offering to draw com- of just over 3.5 kilometres of Community Vision presents a munity members and tourists the Sea Lake-Lascelles Road range of strategies to guide through the Shire. and a 4-kilometre section of Council over the next four In addition, improving the the Nullawil-Birchip Road years under the Council Plan, will be reconstructed by as well as applying a ten-year accessibility is a key theme across each playspace, with a Coburns Earthmoving whilst lens to inform the Community the Brightening Broadway Vision. The Municipal Health full all-access playspace pro- posed for Donald. Project, which will deliver a and Wellbeing Plan has again range of streetscape accessi- been incorporated into the Council has a way forward bility and amenity improve- Council Plan. with the disposal of some ex- ments, has been awarded to Supporting both these doc- cess land in Sea Lake. 131 Capeng Pty Ltd. uments are the draft Revenue Horace Street will be sold Minutes and documents re- and Rating Plan, which in- whilst Council will apply for lating to the May Ordinary forms the approach to gener- funding to subdivide 110 Sut- Meeting will be made ating income required to cliffe Street, the old Primary available on Council’s web- support the implementation of Schools site, and then under- site. The next Ordinary Meet- the Council Plan and the draft take sale of all but one of the ing of Council will be held on • A member of the TRACS organizing committee, Robert Mansel, takes in the scene as the Financial Plan, which enables blocks. Wednesday, June 9, 2021. trucks line up at Charlton Park. PAGE 6 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Conquers Charlton

• Murray Langford (Mt. Gambier) is pictured with his 1969 Kenworth which he restored in 2007. This collector’s item is one of only two remaining in Australia with its original 12 cylinder Detroit motor. The other vehicle is in Orange. A trucking enthusiast, Murray said his collection numbers “quite a few”! • Cardross resident, Stuart Richardson (and Lucy) and John Porker (TRACS committee member, Merbein) take a stroll around the complex during the late afternoon. • Continued from page 6. Red Cliffs where an appreci- forum featuring speakers Bill the weekend on their social ation day involving a number Fitzpatrick, Tom Atherton and media outlets or websites. of activities was to be held on John Porker revisited experi- Geographic Base Monday. ences of travelling along the Charlton is seen as the The committee tasked with Calder, as tall tales were geographic base for the bring the “Convoy” to fruition shared and stories embel- overnight stop for the journey, includes TRACS members, lished. offering multiple opportuni- Robert Mansel, John Porker, A bright future beckons for ties for travellers to do either Jack Droffelaar, “Moose” the “Calder Convoy” as it part of the route, the whole Johnston and Frank Wallace. continues to build strong part- trip (Melbourne to Red Working in consultation with nerships with the Charlton Cliffs), or just joining in at Charlton contacts, the Satur- community. Charlton, or on the next stage day stopover was filled with of the journey. camaraderie as the travellers • Right: Norm Stewart (left) With the convoy heading set up camps, and locals and Damien Coutts (Hor- north following breakfast on dropped by to take in the rigs sham) stand by their immac- Sunday, a lunch break at the or talk “trucking” as the sun ulate 1973 Atkinson M II. lake at Ouyen provided an op- set. Purchased in poor condition portunity for participants to An evening meal for for a box of beer and a box be joined by members of the around 140 was catered for by of scotch & dry, the four- Mildura Car Club. From there the Charlton Football Club in year restoration is ongoing the travellers could make their the new sporting complex. with a trailer now undergo- way home, or continue on to Keeping the mood light, a ing refurbishment. Sharon Reflects on Changes in Nursing Numbers were slightly down for the May meeting of the Donald new systems and, I hope, im- injury and also to encourage Hopefully my contribution History group. A wet and wintry afternoon may have been the culprit proved my service delivery to mobility in care receivers. has been up the scratch”. but it didn’t deter two of our stalwart member nonagenarians, Keith Smith the community”. Other highlights are Tele- Norm Hollis, in thanking health, Career Structure, Nurse Sharon, left her in no doubt She said that nurses these and Lorraine Pearse. Patient Ratios, Advance Care that everyone in the room days also have to meet a cer- Directives, which provide a thought that she was certainly Those who braved the and the new systems of train- nurses out into the commu- tain amount of Continuous method for people to set down “up to scratch”, and so was weather found it well worth ing might have been good. A nity. Also nurses are involved Professional Development. in a document what their her presentation. Norm made the effort, as the guest speaker lot more is expected of the in Renal Dialysis. This ensures that every nurse wishes are, Assisted Dying a small presentation on behalf was a very well prepared, newly educated nurses. has current knowledge. Sharon Tonkin, who was from Sharon said that when she Palliative Care Legislation, Technology, e.g., of the group. 2003 to her retirement in trained it was unthinkable that Sharon thought that Pallia- Sharon was the last mid- newer style; defibrillators, This is just a summary of 2017, the Campus Manager at a nurse would insert an intra- tive Care is the service that wife to practise at the Donald thermometers and so on. some of Sharon’s points. If the Donald Campus of East venous line or take blood has evolved the most in her Campus. She eventually de- Another highlight for you wish to hear the whole Wimmera Health. samples. They now do this, time, since arriving at Donald cided to remove herself from Sharon was being a Nurse presentation you can find it on and are also trained in ad- in 1980. the midwifery register, which Rep. on The Victorian State the Donald History and Natu- Sharon started her nursing she said was a hard decision. Trauma Committee, which is ral History Website, and a vanced life support and can Nurses in the 1970s had career in 1974 at the Royal She remarked that this did not seen as a world leader, for written copy will be filed in apply the defibrillator and ad- nothing to do with gover- Children’s Hospital, and stayed stop the emergency birth pre- over a decade. the Archives for anyone who minister the first line drugs in nance, but are now required to there for over 5 years, then a resuscitation. In 1974 it was sentations from happening at Another one was “Pets”. wishes to read it. doing a 6 month stint at the be involved in its design and Donald and the last one she At next month’s meeting, chest compressions only, until implementation. Sharon said Sharon recalled getting into Royal Melbourne so as to at- the doctor arrived. delivered, as an emergency trouble as a young nurse in the guest will be David Rice, tain general registration as that in a rural setting, this has was a breech birth. who will give a Demonstra- In Sharon’s early days at the added facet of trying to Melbourne, for smuggling a well as Paediatric. Donald, nurses would attend pet cat into the room of a tion in a “Heartsafe Commu- apply standards designed in a nity Session”. The meeting accident scenes to assist. large urban setting. Highlights dying patient. (Of course, it Sharon did her midwifery Now, alongside the Ambu- Finally, Sharon listed high- escaped!) It is now common- will be on June 14, at 2 p.m.. training Mercy Maternity lance service, there is a Sharon gave examples and lights of her career that drove place to allow the visit of a Hospital in Melbourne. and trauma system that manages details where governance change. much-loved pet. eventually came to Donald in changes affected her career. the care. Sharon also said that First, HIV, which was re- And finally, “Threats to Your Blood is 1980, having married Phillip These were Health Service having a helipad at the sponsible for the everyday use Health Care workers and Tonkin. Donald Hospital and Air Am- Amalgamation, Birthing Ser- of gloves and strict infection Worth Bottling vices Review, National Safety Members of the Public” has bulance retrieval is a real plus control, along with enormous If you are visiting Ballarat and Quality Health Care stan- also driven much change in Main Difference for our Donald campus staff. clinical work and research, the nursing profession. or Bendigo and have a bit The main difference in In yesteryear, most nursing dards, Aged Care Standards ethical study and discussion. of time to spare, a trip to Nursing happened early in was done in hospitals, but and Root Cause Analysis. At this time Sharon spent 5 Sharon finished by saying the Blood Bank would be a Sharon’s career when Nursing now Health Care Promotion, Sharon completed a Bach- days at the Fairfield Infec- “So after 40 years I am wean- very rewarding experience. became a University Course Diabetes Educators, Hospital elor of Nursing in 1994 and tious Diseases Hospital, ing off the nurse’s register. I You will need to book, by and, she said, this caused a in the Home, Hospital Motels, an advanced Diploma of where she said she was am currently registered as phoning 13 14 95. major upheaval in the profes- Visiting Midwives, Maternal Business Management in “taught by the best”. non-practising . . . It has been a career that has been good to Australian Red Cross sion. She thought that for a and Child Health and of 2006. She said that this “made Secondly, the introduction BLOOD SERVICE start, a hybrid between the old course, District Nursing takes me a hybrid of the old and of “No Lift” to save staff from me, and I have gained a lot. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — PAGE 7 Probians Appreciate Duck Farming Story The guest speaker at the May Probus meeting last Friday was Ged McLoughlan, who described in clear and entertaining detail, the work of raising tiny ducklings to mature ducks. The ducklings are supplied old ducklings weighing 50 rules that are a part of the con- by Luv-a-Duck, an Australian grams to mature meat birds tract, is to ensure the optimum owned company based in 5½ weeks old, and tipping environment for the birds – Nhill, which started with a the scales at 3 kg., is very sci- happy in their sheds, free of Nhill resident, Art Shoppee, entifically controlled. For disease, and gaining weight raising ducks and chickens in example, temperature is criti- at the proper rate. It is a seven his backyard. cal. Ged said ducks are like us week cycle. The head office of Luv-a in preferring moderate After the ducks are re- Duck is in Melbourne, and it weather, but for the first two turned to Nhill, the sheds are is now one of the biggest duck or three days with the little cleaned, fumigated then left suppliers in Australia. birds, 30 degrees plus is empty for three or four days. Ged described himself as needed, then a gradual reduc- Ged then sets up for the new one of the twenty contract tion, 2 degrees a day, till 18 – batch, and the whole cycle be- growers employed by Luv-a- 20 degrees is reached. gins again. Duck. The firm supplies the Severe winter or summer ducks, the feed from St. Ar- weather creates problems and The Probians enjoyed the naud and the wood shavings work. Humidity is also impor- talk very much, asked several from Mt. Gambier that cover tant. Food and water are de- questions, and went home or to lunch at the Donald very • Guest speakers Ged McLoughlan (left) and Bronwyn McLoughlan, with president Max the floor of the shed Ged sup- livered automatically with Harris. plies the shed, the labour, the alarms and cameras to check satisfied with their morning. power, the gas and the water. instantly on any problems. Focus Sensitive Birds The whole focus of the nu- Ducks are very sensitive merous bio-security regula- birds and the whole operation tions and time-consuming of raising 20,000 tiny 3-day- occupational health and safety Grants Available for Volunteer Emergency Service Equipment The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy is encouraging local emergency service or- ganisations to apply for funding through the latest round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). VESEP is an annual grants Country Fire Authority program which provides Brigades and State Emergency funding to Victorian emer- Services units in north-west gency services volunteer Victoria, with Cavendish, groups to purchase essential Dunkeld, Natimuk, Nhill, • Probus members listening to the McLoughlans’ presentation. equipment including new ve- Boort, Patche-wollock and St. hicles, trucks, tankers and Arnaud CFA Brigades and the trailers and other operational Dartmoor, Mildura and equipment. Wycheproof SES sharing in Budget’s Bulk Billing Boost to Benefit Mallee Volunteer groups can also $896,567 for new vehicles put the money towards minor and appliances. The Federal Government is investing more than $65 million from January 1, 2022 to boost bulk facility improvements, in- Other CFA brigades whose billing rebates and provide more affordable healthcare for patients in regional, rural and remote cluding refurbishments and applications were successful areas. amenities such as kitchens included Digby, Mumbannar, and change rooms. South Lillimur, Henty, Lake A new, progressive incen- Incentives The Coalition Government • Large and medium rural $2 for $1 Mundi, Lindsay, Lyons, Pen- tive schedule will be applied, Federal Member for continues to work on a range locations (MM 3-4) – 160 per Groups can apply for a shurst, Tahara, Green Lake, that increases the value of the Mallee, Anne Webster, said of practical workforce, train- cent of the base rate. grant up to a maximum of Minyip, Tarrington, Wonwon- Rural Bulk Billing Incentive the Coalition Government is ing and primary care reforms • Small rural locations $150,000 excluding GST, dah and Donald. (RBBI) based on remoteness. delivering the progressive with the aim to create more with the VESEP providing $2 (MM 5) –170 per cent of the “I encourage all our fantas- This will enhance the rural bulk billing incentives in sustainable community health for every $1 of funding con- base rate. tic CFA brigades and SES financial viability of practices recognition of the ongoing services in rural and remote tributed by the local volunteer units to consider applying for in rural and remote areas as need to provide the right in- communities across Mallee. • Rural locations (MM 6) – group. funding to ensure they have well as reducing the gap paid centives for the heath work- “I will continue to work 180 per cent of the base rate. “Our emergency services access to the best possible by patients. force in rural, regional and closely with La Trobe univer- volunteers do a wonderful job equipment and facilities to as- remote areas. sity as we seek funding for the • Very remote locations in protecting the community sist them in supporting our The more remote the area Bio Medical science course to (MM 7) – 190 per cent of the and these grants will help en- local communities in their based on the Modified “Australians in rural and be delivered in Mallee. This is base rate. sure that when they are per- time of need,” Ms Kealy said. Monash model (MM), the remote areas have poorer ac- a vital link because we know forming their roles, they have Volunteer organisations greater the incentive payment cess to and use of health ser- that when students train in the This means, from 1 Jan- the equipment and facilities have until June 17, 2021 to they will receive per eligible vices, compared to people regions, they stay in the re- uary 2022, doctors practising they need to do the job,” Ms apply. consultation to recognise the living in metropolitan areas,” gions.” in rural and remote areas will Kealy said. greater challenges and cost be able to receive an incentive Dr. Webster said. The RBBI encourages pressures. payment of up to $12.35 per Funds Shared For more information doctors to offer medical ser- “Your health shouldn’t be consultation. In the last round of funding about how to apply for a grant vices without out-of-pocket This will mean that Doc- determined by your postcode. grants totalling $1,115,611 through the program visit Wherever we live in Mallee, costs to vulnerable popula- were shared amongst 26 www.emv.vic.gov.au/vesep. tors in Mallee will receive an There is no change to the increase to the Rural Bulk we should be able to see a tions, including children RBBI rate for doctors in MM Billing Incentive from the doctor and have our health under 16, senior Australians 2 locations (150 per cent). current rate of 150%. needs met. and concession cardholders. “Times” Crossword Bulk-billing doctors out- The RBBI is an ongoing, Doctors in Mildura and Positive Step side metropolitan areas cur- demand-driven, program and QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7975 - SOLUTIONS “I welcome these changes rently receive 150 per cent of the introduction of the pro- Across - 7, Rainbow trout. 8, Silent. 9, Talent. 10, Horsham will increase to Marconi. 12, Study. 15, Heart. 16, Reverse. 18, Ravine. 160%, doctors working along as a positive first step to the base BBI across the board gressive incentive schedule 20, Paltry. 22, Clarinettist. the Mallee track will increase attracting more doctors to (MM2-7). The new payment will begin on 1 January 2022 Down - 1, Badinage. 2, Knee. 3, Content. 4, State. 5, to 180%, while those doctors the regions, however, there rates, based on the base BBI at an estimated cost of $65.8 Roulette. 6, Stun 11, Cardinal. 13, Distress. 14, Perplex. isn’t a single solution to solv- 17, Tepid. 19, Arch. 21, Late. working in the remainder of for metropolitan areas, will million over the Forward Es- Mallee will receive 170%. ing rural doctor shortages. be: timates. PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Simply Stunning “Slumber Safari” (By Jenny Pollard) An invitation to join my sister-in-law, Gail, on a “Slumber Safari” at the Werribee Open Range Zoo, was an opportunity too good to miss earlier this year as the vestiges of Covid restrictions eased and life’s freedoms beckoned once again. Likely to be my only but with quick access to the chance of seeing wild animals main compound for tours, the up-close, I jumped at the op- evening walk or any of the portunity, when her friend had other attractions or activities a last- minute cancellation and on offer. a replacement was needed. Comprising eight self-con- Anticipation was high as to tained spacious “tents”, with what opportunities this “ad- adjoining ensuites and small venture” might offer, and balconies, the camp HQ din- while Gail had already under- ing area / kitchen was the hub taken travel through Africa, in which guests could mingle the overnight Slumber Safari informally and share meals. • Amongst the “who’s who” at the Werribee Open Range Zoo are Plains Zebras and Southern White Rhinoceros. Visitors offered an experience of Perched on the embankment something just a little bit out have the opportunity to enjoy close encounters with an array of wild animals, while assisting Zoos Victoria conservation above the river, the uninter- programs. (Photo: Zoos Victoria) of the ordinary. rupted view the across the While we decided to add plain creates a vista of wide, Range of Animals – referring to the mouth — supplies. Spending approxi- about their care and daily rou- some extras to our visit, the open spaces –an impressive Encounters with a range of which is “weit”). mately 22 hours eating, it tines, referring to them by overnight package enabled us feat, considering the area is animals across the Savannah While a chance to pat a came as no surprise to see name and relating aspects of — along with other partici- surrounded by suburbia. tour included the Mongolian rhinoceros (albeit, from the these giants’ interest piqued their training regimes, their pants — to find out more After settling in and estab- Wild Horses (thought to be ex- other side of a strong fence) when “meals-on-wheels” ap- dedication was clear. about animals which we gen- lishing house-keeping rules, was a fascinating experience, peared! erally only see via documen- tinct, but through breeding our first excursion was a tour (very rough on the hand!) the Conservation taries. It also opened us up to have now moved to the “en- Our own expansive meal across the savannah where our handler encouraged people to Conservation is the big the extensive conservation ef- dangered” list), North Ameri- that evening carried a strong guide gave backgrounds on be mindful of the animal’s re- message of the Werribee Open forts the zoo undertakes. can Bison (hunted virtually to African theme, setting us up Range Zoo, with a sign on the the variety of animals we en- actions, especially in response As part of the conglomerate the point of extinction, but for the evening stroll — which entry to the complex stating countered. changed attitudes have seen to the blustery weather condi- of Zoos Victoria (which in- tions of the day. took in a visit to the meercats “Your visit here today helps The recurrent and rein- numbers increase), camels — before rain brought the out- cludes Melbourne Zoo and Partnership Zoos Victoria save wildlife”. Healesville Sanctuary) Wer- forced message at the zoo is (no, the hump doesn’t contain ing to a premature end. While the “Times” readers, The Werribee Open Range ribee Open Range Zoo is situ- that the animals’ pace and be- water, it’s fat!), Scimitar- and indeed many people across Zoo promotes an ongoing Across the board, from our ated on approximately 560 haviour take precedence. We horned Oryx (extinct in the behind-the-scenes visit to the the Buloke region have links acres surrounding the Werribee are the “visitors” in their envi- wild, but the Werribee herd are partnership with Rhino Fund to Geelong, it’s just a short Uganda in the crusade to pro- hippo encounter, the feeding River, just 30 plus kilometres ronment, and their space is as part of a global insurance the lions, to the boisterous and trek up the Princes Highway to tect rhinos from the desecra- south-west of Melbourne. close to their natural habitat as population to ensure their sur- cheeky gorilla display, a stand- bring you to a world of fasci- tion of poachers, who hunt An early arrival gave us the possible. vival). out feature is the passion nating differences and interests. chance to take in the surrounds This might mean items Also on show are the ele- them for the purported medic- shown by the handlers, tour With school holidays on before meeting with our hosts have been added for stimula- gant Eland – the largest ante- inal properties contained in of leaders, guides and staff – the horizon, a “slumber safari” and group at the camp head- tion, or that line-of-sight en- lope in the world, the Plains their horns. especially towards their might just be the ticket to quarters in the early afternoon. courages interest for the Zebras (distinctive with its Another high point of the charges, but also the easy rap- vacation success! Camping Area incumbent – a sort of “look, wrap-around stripes under the tour was the encounter with port with which they share For more information: Whilst part of the complex, but don’t touch” aspect - but belly), and the Southern White the five majestic male giraffes their extensive knowledge https://www.zoo.org.au/wer- the camping area is located one which fosters curiosity, Rhinoceros (so named from – coming in close to the tour with the visitor. From relating ribee/whats-on/animal-en- away from the main entrance, much as it would in the wild. the Afrikaans word for “wide” vehicle as handlers fed out animal idiosyncrasies, to details counters/slumber-safari/

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PAGE 10 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Living with the Land Scientist Leads Research for Higher Yielding Crops After three years of research, a significant paper for the grains industry and growers has been published by a Victorian scientist, reporting on yield losses caused by barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) infection in wheat and barley. Agriculture Victoria molecu- BYDV is transmitted by for viruses and aphids, and to lar epidemiologist, Narelle aphids and significantly re- monitor crops regularly for Nancarrow, said her research duces the yield and quality of the presence of aphids, virus will help growers understand cereals worldwide. symptoms and beneficial in- the importance of disease With previous studies sects,” Ms Nancarrow said. control and the devastating ef- showing BYDV is prevalent spreads towards the base,” she fects viruses can have if left in cereal fields in south-east- said. Management options in- untreated. ern Australia, especially in “Leaf discoloration is typ- clude use of an appropriate in- “We investigated the ef- higher rainfall regions, yield ically bright yellow in barley, secticide if aphid numbers are fects of BYDV on wheat and losses caused by BYDV in- and yellow and/or reddish in high, particularly at sowing or barley under typical south- fection may be flying under wheat.” early in the growing season, eastern Australian conditions; the radar. taking into consideration in- Ms Nancarrow hopes the and we harvested the grain to Ms Nancarrow said there secticide resistance and the ef- publishing of this research is measure yield and yield com- is little that can be done once fects on beneficial insects. a timely reminder to grain ponents. a plant is infected with the growers about the importance “We found the virus infec- virus, therefore prevention For more information see of managing disease risk year- tion severely reduced grain and management are vital. the barley yellow dwarf virus round. yield by up to 84 per cent in “Typical symptoms of page on the Agriculture Victo- wheat and up to 64 per cent in BYDV infection include “It is important to control ria website or read the re- barley, with the grain number stunted growth and yellow or the grasses and volunteer ce- search paper, https://www. being the most affected,” Ms red leaf discoloration that reals around the crop that mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/3/645 Nancarrow said. starts at the tip of the leaf and could potentially be reservoirs

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(By Dr. Jeff Cave, District Veterinary Officer) Now is the time for producers to assess their livestock situation as we Educating Dog Owners wait for the autumn break. Livestock may start to ex- made. A well-constructed Animal welfare breaches can on Confining Their Dog perience the effects of a short- plan is a valuable tool in your jeopardise Victoria’s reputa- fall of paddock feed. To decision-making process. tion as a humane and respon- Animal Welfare Victoria this week launched an advertising campaign ensure they make it through sible producer of food, which educating Victorian dog owners about the importance of keeping their dog this period, some timely deci- By using a timeline with can affect all producers. There safely confined to their property. sions need to be made. details such as ‘if it has not is legislation which enables rained by this date, I need to prosecution of those who Targeting dog owners in “Dogs can find themselves Unfortunately, many lost dogs Producers need to examine sell 100 wethers’ often re- allow this to happen. regional and peri-urban areas, in dangerous situations if they in Victoria – around 21 per their situation and look at lieves the pressure on produc- the campaign highlights the escape their properties such as cent – are never reclaimed by their options carefully and ask ers and the appropriate For further advice please legal obligation of keeping a getting lost, sustaining a traf- their owners,” she said. themselves questions such as: actions they need to take. contact your local veterinar- dog confined to its property fic injury or fighting with “To reduce the likelihood ian or Agriculture Victoria and how doing so will keep other dogs.” of a dog escaping, it’s impor- • Have I got enough sup- Allowing livestock to go Veterinary or Animal Health the animal and the community “Keeping a dog safe at tant that owners are doing plementary feed on hand? If hungry is never an option. Officer. safe. home will also prevent it from what they can to enrich the not, will I be able to source it Animal Welfare Victoria rushing, chasing or attacking animal’s environment at home at a reasonable price? Director of Pets and Animal a person or another animal, all with plenty of exercise, men- Welfare Dr Tracey Marsden of which have significant tal stimulation and attention.” • Is agistment an option? wants Victorian dog owners legal consequences.” Animal Welfare Victoria’s What is the possible cost and to be aware of their responsi- RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr dog confinement campaign how far will my stock need to bilities. Liz Walker said wandering will run until Wednesday, travel? “It’s law to keep your dog dogs can pose a risk to the June 26, across digital, print securely confined to your community and are an ongo- and outdoor media. • Do I need to sell some property; this means yards ing burden for animal shelters stock now? Update: Victorian Travel Permit System must have a closed gate and and pounds. For more information Keep up to date with all requirements at coron- an escape-proof fence that it “The RSPCA receives about safely confining your A careful assessment on the latest restrictions and avirus.vic.gov.au. can’t jump over or get many dogs that have escaped dog visit the Agriculture Vic- your options needs to be through,” said Dr. Marsden. their property or become lost. toria website. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — PAGE 11 Breaking Down Depression Over Morning Tea One of Victoria’s most sought-after public speakers on the subject of mental health will be pre- senting at Wycheproof Cancer Support Group’s Biggest Morning Tea, on Thursday, May 27. Dale Skinner, from the bers of the community to in- Dale will share his mental mood disorders — to remove Black Dog Institute, is travel- crease their understanding of health story and provide prac- the mask that is mental illness ling across the Mallee next mental health issues and how tical and relatable advice to and empower those who may week to present at a select they can support themselves help locals feel more confi- be living with a mood disor- number of events, including and others. dent about talking about men- der.” the Biggest Morning Tea and Never a Better Time tal health and knowing where All Welcome Buloke Youth Expo. There’s never been a better to get support. The presentation is suit- The presentation will time — as the COVID-19 “Living with bipolar II, I able for anyone over the age tackle an extremely relevant pandemic enters its second am very much aware of the of 18, and all are welcome to topic, and is titled “Breaking year, the repercussions on challenges that people with a come along to the Supper Down Depression”. mental health are ongoing. mood disorder go through,” Room at the Wycheproof With one in five experienc- Evidence from large stud- he said. Shire Hall from 10 a.m. on ing symptoms of mental ill- ies that assessed people’s “I have experienced plenty Thursday week. ness in any given year (and mental health before and after of the dark days. Grab yourself a cuppa and roughly 60% of these people COVID-19 show marked in- “I am determined to pro- morning tea (all proceeds not seeking help), this is an creases in anxiety, depression vide a better understanding of going to Cancer Council Vic- ideal opportunity for mem- and post-traumatic stress. toria) and sit back for what is sure to be an insightful morn- ing. Charlton Golf There will be opportunity Golden Rivers Football Eight Charlton lady for questions and private dis- golfers ventured out Results of round 5: cussion with Dale following NULLAWIL 5. 7 7.12 14.17 19.19 (133) playing a stableford his talk. • Guest speaker Dale Skinner. MURRABIT 0. 1 2. 2 3. 2 5. 3 (33) round last Wednesday. After rain on the Monday, Goals for Nullawil: A. Oberdorfer 6, M. Farmer 4, Z. conditions were much softer For more information For more information about Kelly 3, M. Quigley 2, T. Fawcett, C. Streeter, J. under foot. about the event, please call the Black Dog Institute visit Humphreys, D. Kelly. Di Roberts continued her Wycheproof Community Re- www.blackdoginstitute.org For Murrabit: D. Hetherington 2, T. Hetherington, J. form for the second week in a source Centre on 5493 7455. .au McNeil, K. O’Connell. row, scoring 33 points and Best for Nullawil: D. Putt, M. Quigley, J. Humphreys, winning the countback from K. Doran, R. Smith, Z. Kelly. Eily Rosewall, who also had For Murrabit: M. O’Neill, J. Bray, T. Copland, M. Grant, 33 points. Wendy Laffin was K. O’Connell, B. Morison. also in the mix with 33 points. Hay 15.12 (102) d. Ultima 6.3 (39). The three ladies played to- Moulamein 13.9 (87) d. Quambatook 9.10 (64). gether, so their identical Wandella 20.8 (128) d. Macorna 11.4 (70). Boort Golf scores came under some Eight brave souls ven- RESERVES scrutiny. tured out in breezy condi- Di was nearest the pin on tions at Boort last weekend Murrabit 12.10 (82) d. Nullawil 7.2 (44). the 7th. hole, and Janice Macorna 12.13 (85) d. Wandella 0.3 (3). to contest a stableford com- bring you Boyle had a commendable petition. Hay 30.15 (195) d. Ultima 3.2 (20). drive on the 14th.. Moulamein 27.29 (191) d. Quambatook 0.0. (0). In the absence of “Domi- The ladies’ pennant drew nant Doug”, it was Kevin UNDER-17.5s to a close on Monday, with Linehan who returned to the the last two rounds being Nullawil 26.18 (174) d. Murrabit 1.2 (8). winners’ circle with a fine 37 played on the Charlton points. Ray Taylor was run- Macorna 11.11 (77) d. Wandella 1.3 (9). course. The competition is Hay 17.8 (110) d. Ultima 4.5 (29). ner-up on 33 points, while very tight, with Birchip being Allen Stringer edged out the UNDER-14.5s on top of the ladder (4 wins, luckless Tim Lanyon for the 16.5 matches), just half a Murrabit 9.7 (61) d. Nullawil 4.2 (26). last ball in the ball run, via a match ahead of Charlton (4 countback, after they both fin- Wandella 4.4 (28) d. Macorna 2.7 (19). wins 16 matches), Boort is in Ultima 3.1 (19) d. Hay 2.6 (18). ished tied on 32 points. third place (3 wins, 13.5 In the nearest the pins, Stu- POSITIONS OF SENIOR TEAMS matches). art Tweddle walked away Charlton played Birchip on Team W L D B For Agnst % Pts with 2 of the prizes, with Ray, Monday morning, and had a Tim and Hamish Lanyon Nullawil . . . .5 5 0 0 0 706 219 322.37 20 bye in the afternoon round. Moulamein . .5 5 0 0 0 519 374 138.77 20 claiming the others between At the time of going to them. Wandella . . . .5 3 2 0 0 465 435 106.90 12 press, the outcome of the Quambatook .5 2 3 0 0 383 413 92.74 8 Next weekend will be an- day’s play was not known, but other round of stroke in the Hay ...... 5 2 3 0 0 363 415 87.47 8 collegues hope the Charlton Macorna . . . .5 2 3 0 0 346 524 66.03 8 Mercer Cup, while Sunday team members hit ’em long sees the annual men’s pennant Murrabit . . . .5 1 4 0 0 332 450 73.78 4 and straight, and their putts Ultima ...... 5 0 5 0 0 281 565 49.73 0 day down at Wedderburn. dropped. Good luck, boys!

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PAGE 12 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. • Tackled by Sunraysia’s Taj Stevens, North-Central’s Thomas Cox manages to get a handball away. Others pictured are (left to right) Sunraysia’s Hudson Bartels and Mason Fitzgerald, and North-Central’s Angus Collins, Cormacc Wilson and Patrick Sait. Powerful Display From Sunraysia Under-18s The boys from up north came to play as Sunraysia produced strong running football at Sea Lake on Saturday, to run out comfortable winners. It was an interesting sce- first of his personal tally of To North-Central's credit, nario – Sunraysia which plays four for Sunraysia. it played dour football in the an under-18 competition back North-Central's Isaac Holt, last, slowing the scoring rate home, against North-Central, Tadhg Lowry and Ben and fighting it out to the with many having progressed Daniels were notably busy at finish. into senior ranks for their ground level as the wind en- Overall, the North-Central home clubs. sured this type of play. boys can be proud of their ef- Although the sun was A clever goal off the forts, testing themselves at peeking through, an icy wind ground to Sunraysia’s Max this level and representing the blew towards the netball court Cirigliano was matched by area. pocket, so this was to be the the home side’s only moment predominant scoring end. In of joy when Tom Potter slot- Results: Sunraysia 14.9 fact, Sunraysia booted nine of ted one from close range to (93) to North-Central 1.3 (9). its fourteen goals with this narrow the lead to five goals Best players for Sunraysia: breeze, and managed to re- at half-time. Ricardo Liparota (WorkSafe strict North-Central to a Coach Andrew Hawker Medal), Harry Pinyon, miserly solitary goal for the urged his troops to improve at Cameron Kiel, Joseph Mezza- entire match. stoppages and for the for- testa, Jessie Gossman, Mason It was an ominous sign wards to time their leads in Fitzgerald. early as Joseph Mezzatesta the blustery conditions. For North-Central: Tadhg snapped a brilliant left-foot Defenders Tadhg Lowry, Lowry (WorkSafe Medal), goal for the visitors, and they Ben Daniels and Pat Soulsby Isaac Holt, Flynn McGarry, never looked back. More ma- thwarted many forward Beau Griffiths, Ben Daniels. jors to Baily Andrews, Heath thrusts by Sunraysia, and Smith and Jed Connelly com- team mates Isaac Holt, Beau Goals for Sunraysia: pleted a four-goal lead at Griffiths and Flynn McGarry Cameron Kiel 4, Bailey An- quarter-time, the game being derson 2, Jack Norton 2, added support. But it was dif- • North-Central under-18 best player, Tadhg Lowry, with coach, Andrew Hawker. played at a frenetic pace, typ- ficult to stem the tide as five Harry Pinyon 2, Joseph Mez- ical of under-18s at this level. goals were added, mostly zatesta, Heath Smith, Max It was Cameron Keil who from scouting the packs Cirigliano, Jed Connelly. opened proceedings in the within close range of the goal For North-Central: Tom second period, booting the square. Potter.

• Sunraysia’s Taj Stevens breaks away from North-Central’s Ben Daniels and Aaron • North-Central’s Tom Potter is tackled by Sunraysia’s Cameron Kiel. Patrick Sait is the Schofield. North-Central player chasing. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — PAGE 13 2021 WorkSafe Community Netball Championship

North-Central netballers met Sunraysia at Sea Lake in Open and 17-and-Under games on Saturday, with the visitors winning both games. 17-and-Under The second term saw Sun- North-Central jumped out raysia increase its lead to be of the blocks early and looked up by 5 at half-time. North- very impressive, while Sun- Central’s attack line of Issy, raysia appeared a little ner- Aliza, Maddi and Claudia was vous. It wasn’t too long working very hard to pass before Sunraysia settled, and through the opposition’s tight forced the North-Central girls defence and goal. Defenders to make errors with their in- Abby, Olivia, Natalie and tense pressure. Kiara were getting turnovers At quarter time North-Cen- from persistence and sending tral was down by 1 and North-Central back into attack. changes were made in de- Coaches Kim Fitzpatrick fence. Abby Thompson as and Sharyn Lockhart made goal keeper was well matched changes at each interval show- for height with Sunraysia’s ac- ing versatility within the team, curate goal shooter. but unfortunately it wasn’t • North-Central goal attack , Aliza Lockhart fires a pass to wing attack Isabel Coutts during the 17-and-under game against Sunraysia. Also pictured are the visitors’ wing defence and former Donald netballer, Kate Euvrard, goal defence Ruby McInerney and goal keeper Chloe O’Brien, and North-Central’s goal shooter, Maddison Fitzpatrick.

• North-Central goal defence, Kirsty McKenzie, sends a long pass in the direction of team-mate and wing defence, Ebony McLean, during Satur- day’s open game. Also pictured are Sunraysia’s wing attack, Demi Wall, and goal attack, Ebony • North-Central 17-and-under team: Back row, left to right, Kim Fitzpatrick (coach), Littore. Maddison Fitzpatrick, Natalie Hickey, Isabel Coutts, Abby Thompson, Sharyn Lockhart (coach). Front: Claudia Griffith, Kiara Berry, Olivia Lockhart, Aliza Lockhart. enough to close the gap that Kirsty, Cheyenne and Sunraysia was in control in had extended by 9. North- Ebony, now in defence to- the second half and continued Central had some strong pas- gether, had their work cut out to increase its lead quarter-by- sages of play in the final term with a dominant goal shooter quarter until the final whistle. pegging Sunraysia back to be to contend with. Meg in the Final scores: Sunraysia 68 within 5 goals with only centre and Carly at wing at- d. North-Central 38. minutes to play. Sunraysia tack were speeding into attack Best for North-Central: finished strongly, to win by 9. Meg Lowry. and feeding goalers Grace, Final scores: Sunraysia 56 For Sunraysia: Catherine d. North-Central 47. Khiana and Asela well. Brown. Best for North-Central: Aliza Lockhart. For Sunraysia: Alex Leng. Wycheproof Ladies’ Golf Open A calm, sunny autumn Vale Nance Trewin: The Sunraysia came out firing, day greeted golfers on club sadly bade farewell to with accurate goaling in the Wednesday after stormy Nancy this week. first term, leaving North-Cen- weather interrupted play Nance was the club’s tral girls a little shocked, and during the Pennant matches scribe and PRO and staunch quickly gave Sunraysia the at Wycheproof on Monday. supporter for many years, upper hand early and domi- Nine golfers teed off. Win- signing off with the nom de nancy over the game. Scores ner for the day was Cheryl plume “Old has been!”. were 5-18 at the quarter-time Rayes, 38 points and runner- Nance’s brief few sen- break. up was Julie McLennan 37 tences would eloquently de- Asela Finch, who started in points. scribe the day’s golf, and she defence, was quickly moved Nearest the pin on the was always on top of any into goals for the second quar- 18th. was Jacinta Miller. Chip news. Our sincere condo- ter, and remained there for the in on 13th. was Beth Thomp- lences to the Trewin family. rest of the game. son. Editor’s note: The North-Central’s second quar- Other lucky ticket winners “Times” also mourns the • North-Central open team: Back row, left to right, Kirsty McKenzie, Ebony McLean, Carly ter was most improved, only were mother and daughter passing of Nancy Trewin, a Isaac, Asela Finch, Kylie Walsh (coach). Front: Grace Lockhart, Khiana Brooks, Meg losing this quarter by 2 goals combo, Jill Grant and Julie good friend and loyal contrib- Lowry, Cheyenne Parsons. and really making a game of it. McLennan. utor over many years. PAGE 14 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Sunraysia Clean Sweep • Continued from page 16. strong overhead mark, revi- Sunraysia’s defence, led on the opposition helped to talised North-Central’s game. by Braiden Turner at full-back limit the damage on the score- But as had been the pattern in and Matt Mazzini at centre board. the opening term, Sunraysia half-back, kept a tight rein on lifted its tempo, regained con- the opposition forwards, with Two early goals in the trol and finished the quarter only Sheahan the stand out second term, including Will 32 points to the better of performer, finishing the day Sheahan’s second following a North-Central. with four goals.

• North-Central’s Matt Chisari looks to avoid the outstretched grasp of Sunraysia’s Alex Morrish as he heads into attack. Closing in at left is Sunraysia’s captain, Nick Mee, North- Central’s Adal Zuk and Sunraysia’s Reece McNally. And with the likes of Zach midfielder, Trent Donnan, Final scores: Sunraysia Wandin, Ryan Middlebrook, momentum was building. 15.14 (104) d. North-Central Dom Scullino and Jackson 12.6 (78). McEwen winning plenty of A run of four goals, two to Best for Sunraysia: the ball, in support of Tung Will Simpson and one each to Jarred McNally (WorkSafe and Rowe, North-Central’s Will Sheahan and Tom Camp- medal), Ash Rowe, Cambell defenders were constantly bell (from long range) had Davison, Daniel Tung, Josh under intense pressure. North-Central within striking Dean, Matthew Mazzini, distance, just 20 points down, Jackson McEwen. In the circumstances, the and on the cusp of a remark- For North-Central: Ryan effort of Kane Donnan at cen- able turn around, but Sun- O’Sullivan (WorkSafe medal), tre half-back,captain Jordan raysia could not be denied, Kane Donnan, Jack Poulton, Hargreaves, Luke Martin (a and finished 26 points to the Jorden Rosengren, Trent Don- late inclusion after St. Ar- better of North-Central. nan, Will Sheahan. naud’s Tom Douglas was ruled out because of injury), and first gamers Jack Poulton, Jordan Bath and Josh Potter, 2021 WorkSafe was impressive. AFL Victoria Down by 43 points at the Community last change, North-Central’s chances looked very remote, Championships but when Billy McInnes started the ball rolling in the Gate at Sea Lake, $3,200 • North-Central defender Josh Potter gets first to the ball to prevent Sunraysia’s Brad home team’s favour, convert- Vallance from marking. Also pictured are Sunraysia’s Jarred McNally and North-Central’s ing after receiving a bullet- Seniors Jackson Guan. like pass from tireless SUNRAYSIA ...... 6. 5 9. 6 13.11 15.14 104) NORTH-CENTRAL . . . 2. 2 4. 4 7. 6 12. 6 (78) Goals for Sunraysia: B. Vallance 2, Z. Nelson 2, F. Ellis Castle 2, J. Dean 2, J. McNally, A. Rowe, D. Tung, N. Mee, J. Cottrell, L. Hickey. For North-Central: W. Sheahan 4, J. Rosengren 2, W. Donnan 2, J. Summerhayes, W. Simpson, T. Campbell, B. McInnes. Best for Sunraysia: Jarred McNally (WorkSafe medal), Cambell Davison, Jackson McEwen, Finn Ellis Castle, Nick Mee, Jack Cottrel. For North-Central: Ryan O’Sullivan (WorkSafe medal), Kane Donnan, Jack Poulton, Jorden Rosen- gren, Trent Donnan, Will Sheahan.

Under-18 SUNRAYSIA ...... 4. 2 6. 2 11. 6 14. 9 (93) NORTH-CENTRAL . . . 2. 2 1. 2 1. 3 1. 3 (9) Goals for Sunraysia: C. Kiel 4, B. Anderson 2, J. Norton 2, H. Pinyon 2, J. Mezzatesta, H. Smith, M. Cirigliano, J. Connolly. For North-Central: T. Potter. Best for Sunraysia: Ricardo Liparota (WorkSafe medal), Harry Pinyon, Cameron. Kiel, Joseph Mez- zatesta, Jesse Gosman, Mason Fitzgerald. For North-Central: Tadhg Lowry (WorkSafe medal), Isaac Holt, Flynn McGarry, Beau Griffiths, Ben Daniels.

Netball Open: Sunraysia 68 d. North-Central 38. Best for Sunraysia: Catherine Brown. • Family affair: There were several strong family connections associated with Saturday’s inter-league game between North- For North-Central: Meg Lowry. Central and Sunraysia. John McEwen is pictured with sons Jackson (left), who represented Sunraysia and Mitch (currently 17-&-Under: Sunraysia 56 d. North-Central 47. playing with Wedderburn and was a member of the North-Central team). The McNally brothers, Reece and Jarred, were Best for Sunraysia: Alexandra Leng. members of the Sunraysia team, while Sea Lake-Nandaly’s Donnan brothers took that involvement to a new level, with Joel For North-Central: Aliza Lockhart. coaching the North-Central team, which included his brothers, Trent, Kane and Wade. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — PAGE 15 The Buloke Times SPORTSPORT Est. 1875 Sunraysia Clean Sweep (By Shane O’Shea) Sunraysia made the most of its sporting foray into the neighbouring North-Central region on Saturday, when it won all four sporting contests at Sea Lake, taking out the senior and under-18 football, open and 17-and- under netball quadrella. And while there was no biggest game they will play in themselves by supporting the joy for the locals on the senior this year, driving home the concept at senior level, there football field, North-Central message that “reputations are must be a better way to inter- started brilliantly and finished made, right here, right now!”. league football to be more rel- strongly, but in between, was Unfortunately many in evant as a showcase of local generally outplayed by the North-Central do not see rep- talent. visitors. resentative football in the same light, with two clubs, And perhaps Nicholas Sunraysia coach, Don Sea Lake-Nandaly and Wed- Rolfe, chairman of AFL Central Falvo, was understandably derburn, shouldering the bulk Victoria, provided an answer delighted with the outcome. of responsibility of fielding during his half-time address It’s been 9 long seasons since the local team. to North-Central and Sun- the green and gold last won an The Tigers contributed 9 raysia representatives, when he inter-league contest. players and the Redbacks 7, raised the possibility of stag- out of a team of 22, in what ing a tournament for players And his players may well can only be described as a under the age of 23. have drawn inspiration from massive mis-representation of This would take away the Don’s passionate three-quar- the overall depth of the impost on senior and more ex- ter-time address, when he de- league’s football talent. perienced footballers, many scribed Saturday’s match up With many players and of who are recruits from well with North-Central as the some clubs not willing to risk outside North-Central’s catch- ment area.

It would also provide a potential pathway for late de- veloping talented young locals, whom may have pre- viously, slipped through the under-18 competition recruit- ing net, which, for those of us in the north-west of Victoria, is the Bendigo Pioneers. On Saturday, there could be no doubting the commit- ment of the 22 players who represented North-Central, from nineteen-year-old debu- tante Will Sheahan, to the forty-ish Ryan O’Sullivan, as they gave everything they had • Will Sheahan marks strongly in front of Sunraysia’s Ben Galbraith, before converting for to answer Sunraysia’s chal- one of his four goals on Saturday. Also pictured is North-Central’s Bill McInnes. lenge. O’Sullivan willingly ac- Sunraysia’s blond giant, But then Sunraysia settled Vallance, Josh Dean and cepted coach Joel Donnan’s Reece McNally, for which he and its players started to have Finn Ellis Castle, Sunraysia invitation to play, after other was rewarded with North- a greater impact on the game, went in to the first break with potential ruck candidates Central’s WorkSafe medal for in particular rebounding half- a 26-point lead. were ruled out. best player. back Cambell Davison, mid- fielders Daniel Tung, Ashley Sunraysia’s ball movement And his experience in big Two early goals from Will Rowe and Harley Cole, who from half-back to deep in at- • North-Central’s best, Ryan O’Sullivan, with coach, Joel matches proved invaluable, as Sheahan and Jordan Rosen- had a run-with role against tack was crisp and clean, Donnan. he competed strongly against gren had the North-Central North-Central’s key driver, whereas North-Central players faithful thinking very posi- Trent Donnan. Combined were not as precise, but the tively about the afternoon’s with the accurate conversion pressure they brought to bear prospects. of lively forwards Brad • Continued on page 15.

• Sunraysia’s best player, Jarred McNally, gets his kick away under pressure from North- Central’s Jackson Guajn (left) and Jordan Collins. Also pictured are North-Central’s Kane Donnan and Jack Poulton, and Sunraysia’s Ryan Middlebrook. • Coach Joel Donnan addresses his charges at quarter-time on Saturday. PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, May 18, 2021