THE Y! A Vote for your favourite pie at any participating business for your ENDS FRIDAY! Pie chance to win a $100 voucher THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 www.terangexpress.com.au Rec. Retail $1.60 incl. GST RRecognitionecognition forfor GGarvocarvoc ffarmerarmer Congratulations: Garvoc’s Isaac Hose has been rewarded for his commitment to both his work as a farmer as well as his education at the Great South West Dairy awards. 2020D For the full story turn to Page 7. Corangamite issues rates notices CORANGAMITE Shire Council property framework for fi nancial relief to individuals, due may be waived.” either be paid in a lump sum or by four instal- owners are set to receive their annual rates business and organisations who need assis- The policy applies to all amounts owed to ments due by the end of September, Novem- notices in the coming days. tance from the impacts of the COVID-19 council for rates, service charges, municipal ber, February and May. In its 2020-2021 Budget, council elected Pandemic. charge and fi re services levy, as well as non- For 2020-2021, council’s general rate is to freeze the average rate as part of its $2.5 Mr Rae said property owners suff ering fi nan- rate debts including animal registrations, per- 0.35982 cents in the dollar of the Capital Im- million COVID-19 Economic Stimulus and cial hardship due to loss of earnings during the mits, fees and user charges. proved Value of each property. Support Package. pandemic should be aware of the hardship pol- Mr Rae said the policy also aims to ensure The average value for a residential house and Shire director corporate and community icy which may apply to their circumstances. the sustainability of council services while land in Corangamite is around $260,000. This services David Rae said it is important to note “The policy provides them with a clear and being considerate of the needs of ratepayers equates to about $936 in general rates. some rates may go up or down. transparent understanding of the options and and customers at this time. A $202.50 municipal charge and $359.20 “Individual property owners may experience assistance that are available if they are in fi - The COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy waste management charge also applies where an increase or a decrease, given valuations are nancial hardship due to COVID-19,” he said. can be found at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/ the service is provided. now conducted annually by the Victorian Val- “Eligible applicants will be able to access policies by clicking ‘Finance’. There are 9648 rateable properties in the uer General,” he said. deferred payment options and interest waivers Visit council’s website or call 5593 7100 for shire and rates and charges will generate a Council also adopted the COVID-19 Finan- on debts due. more information on how to apply. total of $22 million towards council’s $56 cial Hardship Policy to provide a temporary “In exceptional circumstances some amounts Rates are due prior to February 15 and can million Budget. Looking We have a great range GREAT SPECIALS ON GO HEALTHY for of gift ideas he’ll love Call in and take advantage including some new of reduced prices on the GO Healthythy something range of vitamins: clothing or boots from our special this • Krill Oil • Prostate Support • Herbal Diureticretic Thomas Cook range • Sugar Support • Kids’ Fish Oil • Cold Sore Support • and more... Father’s Corner of Estcourt and rural store Baynes Streets Terang Fraz Family Pharmacy Fraz Family Day? terang co-op Pharmacy & Ph 5592 1555 68 High St, Terang Ph 5592 1253 70 High St, Terang Ph 5592 1253 Gifts at 70 Like us Page 2 ~ Thursday, September 3, 2020 New Homes, Extensions and Renovations Noorat farmer leads August ABV rankings NOORAT farmer Con Star bulls sired three of the the 70s,” Mr Glennen said. Greg Ryan Glennen has strength- top 10 young genomic heif- “We had some of the fi rst gy ers, including the top two. genomic work done in Aus- 04190419 570 570 708 708 ened his place at the Mr Glennen attributes the tralia and I thought at the Email [email protected] top of Australian Jersey success to using high BPI time that my kids could get Address 1 Austin Avenue, Terang 3264 herds with the release something out of it; but now Registration MBAV 3463 DB-U 3497 of the August Australian bulls, constant herd testing, culling, early adoption of I’m seeing it. M ASTERS OF OUR INDUSTRY Breeding Values. technology such as genom- “Genomics speeds things With a Balanced Perfor- ics, and team work. up; as long as you make mance Index (BPI) of 108, “We’ve been equal a few sure you’re running in the For all your lawn Mr Glennen’s White Star right direction.” Jerseys have secured an times and been the number Mr Glennen said the win and garden needs eight-point lead over the one herd the last couple of was a team success story. second placed herd owned runs,” he said. ∙ “I don’t do it on my own,” Garden maintenance by Bernie and Carol Mc- “We were two points he said. ∙ Tree and hedge trimming Manus, Bercar Jerseys from ahead last time, now we’re “My wife Michelle and Lockington in the Goulburn eight. It’s a constant im- ∙ Plus more! sons James and William Valley. provement and we’ve still are part of it and there’s The third placed herd, got room to move. Daryl and Lani Hoey’s Beu- “We’re by no means done the whole family history lah Jerseys at Wonthaggi in and we’re still trying to behind us.” Gippsland, had a BPI of 99. grow numbers.” White Star increased The Glennen family has Number one: Noorat’s the herd BPI by four from been farming in the area for Con Glennen White April proofs, and extended nearly 100 years and they Star Jerseys sit atop of its lead from two points to have been quick to adopt the August Australian eight. new technologies. Breeding Values It has three of the top fi ve “My uncles were herd test- released by Jersey Call Brad today genomic bulls and White ing and breeding forward in Australia. 2020E 0459 551 038 Letter to the Editor MORTLAKE Wind farm stance welcomed that more than half of the students recorded a six pupil free days to prepare for the second drop in VCE results over the past decade. The round of remote learning, but teachers in rural Dear Sir, WATER gap in achievement between city and country and regional Victoria were given one day. The Moyne Shire councillors are to be con- students was widening. In the last two weeks 29 Local Government CARTAGE gratulated for declaring there are to be NO Evidence shows us two things about educa- Areas in rural and regional Victoria have had Commercial more windfarms in the shire until the very rea- tion in Victoria – country kids are disadvan- no confi rmed cases of COVID, with another sonable recommendations of the Wind Farm eight having less than three. Drinking Water taged and remote education has a signifi cant Commissioner are adopted. negative impact on student learning. It is important the Andrews Labor Govern- Industrial It is what the people want – enough is Last year, eight of the 10 poorest performing ment explain their plan for a return to school Residential enough. secondary schools, based on median study and not just say that it will happen sometime in term four. David Allen scores, were in rural and regional Victoria. Phone If this means bringing schools back in Mortlake This ‘disadvantage crisis’ forced Labor’s 5599 2572 Education Minister to, reluctantly, look at the COVID free parts of Victoria sooner, explain how and when this will happen. Mobile Labor must come clean on issue. their plan for schools The Andrews Labor Government must stop 0427 992 572 No sooner had the report on the poor achievement in regional and rural schools treating teachers and students in regional and Dear Sir, rural Victoria as the poor cousins. been fi nalised, the Minister immediately took There was widespread concern across re- action that again disadvantaged our students. Cindy McLeish gional and rural Victoria when it was revealed Teachers in metropolitan areas were given Shadow Minister for Education ADVERTISEMENT Gayle Tierney MP STATE LABOR UPPER-HOUSE MEMBER FOR WESTERN VICTORIA As a member of the Andrews Government, please feel free to contact me to discuss any State Government matters you may have. Ground Floor, 1 Yarra Street, Geelong VIC 3220 P: (03) 5224 2088 E: [email protected] Authorised by G Tierney, 1 Yarra St, Geelong. Funded from Parliamentary budget. 5 DAY THU FRI SAT SUN MON WEATHER SEP 3 SEP 4 SEP 5 SEP 6 SEP 7 FORECAST 6º6 16º 4º4 15º 6º6 17º 5º5 21º 12º12 23º Windy with showers Possible Showers ShowersMostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Find us on social media /wdnews.com.au @WDnews_au Thursday, September 3, 2020 ~ Page 3 Cr Parker to end council run MORTLAKE’S Jill Parker but I’ve certainly enjoyed it,” Cr the shire) has improved immense- will end a 12 year stint as a Parker said. ly.” Moyne Shire councillor when “It’s been a pleasure to see the Cr Parker said there were sev- local council elections are con- improvements that are visible eral projects to complete and ducted next month. over the last 12 years. numerous issues for the incoming Cr Parker has announced she “What I’ve found really reward- council to address.