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Dry July in memory of Fabian Bigmore ST. ARNAUD Physio Centre (SAPC) participated in Dry July 2022 and chose Pinc and Steel Australia to be their beneficiary.

Above: With Dry July dedicated to Fabian Bigmore, his wife and son Paula (left) and Rory (right) joined with Johanna Medlyn (centre) from St. Arnaud Physio Centre to celebrate the successful fundraiser.

Johanna Medlyn is a certified Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehab therapist and loves the work they do around the world. With the money raised from Dry July, Pinc and Steel will “pay it forward” and fund Cancer Rehab programs for cancer patients around Australia. SAPC are dedicating their Dry July fundraising efforts and team to Fabian Bigmore, who tragically but courageously lost his short battle with cancer in April 2022. Fabian briefly participated in Cancer Rehab with Johanna whilst undergoing chemotherapy treatment with the aim to maintain his strength and endurance, so Fabe could continue doing the things he loved. Robbi and Vicky from the Royal Hotel St. Arnaud joined Johanna’s fundraising efforts and made staying off the grog easy. For the entire month of July, the Royal offered a delicious Mocktail Menu and donated every dollar from these mocktails to the team’s fundraising efforts for Pinc and Steel. Johanna makes special mention and thanks to

Fabian’s wife, Paula Bigmore, who embraced the campaign and joined the team. Also Johanna had heartfelt thanks to Harry, Rooster, Fliss and Gayle who were all supportive of this fundraiser in Fabian’s memory, so soon after his passing. Johanna says that when you think about the phenomenal amount of money raised, and how many families going through tough times that is going to help, it is rather overwhelming. “It is testament to ‘every little bit counts’ and also testament to the great person Fabian was, and how this wonderful community, and friends and family afar wished to show their support to Paula and family.” Johanna is especially grateful to Paula, “Paying it Forward” to other families in need, who whilst grieving made such a selfless and compassionate act. Dry July officially finished last week and Johanna proudly announced that the St. Arnaud Physio team raised the whopping total of $8,355.40. Other than the large donation from The Royal Hotel, donations were also made by St. Arnaud Physio Centre, Wimmera Awnings and Blinds ($520) and MA Rhoden and Co ($200).

Kara Kara Ward set for October by-election VICTORIAN Electoral Commission (VEC) has announced when the Kara Kara Ward of the Northern Grampians Shire will vote for a replacement to the late Cr Tony Driscoll. The announcement last week was that postal votes will be mailed out to voters starting 18th October and voting will close on 4th November. In order to vote you must be registered to enrol by 4pm on Friday 9th September. There are two types of enrolments and the ‘state enrolment’ for those of 18 years or older, by 5th November, an Australian citizen and have lived in Kara Kara ward for at least one month, must vote. The second type of enrolment is ‘council enrolment’ and these are ratepayers who may qualify for automatic enrolment in this by-election or may apply to council to be enrolled. Council-enrolled voters can vote, but it is not compulsory.

Candidates Nominations for those wishing to sit as a councillor will open on Thursday 29th September and close at noon on Tuesday 4th October. Further information about the process of enrolment, nomination, and information sessions can be found at the website of the Victorian Electoral Commission at www.vec.vic.gov.au

St Arnicca’s owners celebrate lucrative win Above: St. Arnaud local owners of St Arnicca celebrate its win in the Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeplechase at the Royal Hotel St. Arnaud last Sunday. The excited connections had headed to the track at Ballarat believing they had a competitive horse in the prestigious Grand National Steeple and it was an event worth celebrating. And celebrate they did... - See story page 7.

Editorial

The hidden costs of property price rises

Whilst this year, with a tentative recovery from the pandemic, has seen a slowing of those that are fleeing the city and city prices have at last seemed to stabilize, out in the regions past Ballarat and Bendigo, where growth comes later and slower, prices are just now hitting their peak. Prices this year are higher than a year ago in all regional local government areas. Property values for Northern Grampians Shire have risen 36.2% to a median of $363,750 while in Buloke the rise has been 32.7% to a median of $195,000. Yarriambiac shire recorded one of the highest rises in the state with 37.9% to a median of $200,000. The last places in the state were the small affordable towns as demand spills further out from major regional centres. However, the peak has now passed in Melbourne, will soon pass in Ballarat and Bendigo and probably next year will pass in the small towns out further. House price declines will take longer to flush through the system, G but the question looms - what impact will the increasing affordability have on these small towns? We all think that growth in the housing market is generally good growth, but for small regional and rural towns that is not necessarily so. As the populations age in these towns, properties come up for sale and the numbers are growing for sales of these properties to distant purchasers. This may in fact assist in the crisis we have in one sector of the housing market – the large employers we have in St. Arnaud and Charlton such as East Wimmera Health Service. Looking at the positions available at the hospitals it is fair to say that the majority of the lower paid employees that are in short supply will be primarily for locals, and the higher management positions may be advantaged by a greater availability of housing for rent, assuming that properties sold to out of towners will be put up for rent. For the lower levels however higher priced rental accommodation A is a typical effect of these price rises. A recent story of a healthcare worker at one of the aged care residences in St. Arnaud who was forced to resign as the home she was renting had been sold and she could F not find anything suitable within her price range. E This could be a worrying trend to come. We cannot help feeling uncomfortable that with the town population ageing and dying and being replaced not by permanent residents but largely by those that have no real interest in the growth or development of these towns, whilst for another section of the rental market, they are forced to seek more affordable rentals elsewhere. We need to be aware that for the workforce of permanent residents of our towns, wages are lower and although in the same boat as their city counterparts C in not having any real wages growth, when it does Q come, it will be slower and more modest. Rises in property prices and rental accommodation will C increasingly be beyond the reach of many and they will be pushed out of their communities to more affordable neighbouring places such as caravan parks or smaller outlying areas. While housing in large towns and cities within an hour or two of Melbourne may have all the requirements for long term growth and therefore will hold their values, it has been predicted that towns further away such as St. Arnaud and Charlton, Donald may experience losses in housing values, raising the possibility that these changes may be more D moderate than feared. In comparison to Ballarat and Bendigo, the sale numbers and cost of rentals are lower, however, there will be an effect that will change the demographics of small towns such as St. Arnaud and Charlton. We hope that this will not be a case of ‘be careful what you wish for’. North Central News is published weekly by Peter Marland, 3279 Charlton/St. Arnaud Road, Slaty Creek for NCNews Pty. Ltd., 18 Napier Street, St. Arnaud. A.C.N. 146 461 903. Printed by Western District Newspaper P/L, Camperdown Vic. Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VAC 4217 - Recommended and maximum selling price only.

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Keep Watch Dear Editor, Royal Life Saving Society, Australia is asking all owners of backyard pools to check their pool fences and pool gates as a matter of urgency. Children under five are curious and fearless, and their love of water puts them at risk of drowning. Tragically, every year in Australia we lose on average 22 young children to drowning, more than half of those drowning in backyard swimming pools. The majority are aged just one year old. We know that seven times the number of children who die go to hospital after a nonfatal drowning incident. That is more than 150 children aged under

five each year, some of whom will be left with life-limiting disabilities. While active supervision is the best protection against childhood drowning, no parent or caregiver can watch a young child 24 hours a day. Ensure that you have a functioning and compliant pool fence and working gate as an additional barrier between young children and water for all those moments when life intervenes, the phone rings, the doorbell rings, another child needs your attention, can literally be life-saving. You can download a free home pool safety checklist here: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/about/ca mpaigns-and-programs/keep-watch This year, we’ve all experienced a lot more wet weather than

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usual. The La Niña conditions can wash away topsoil and weaken fences. Check no fence posts have come loose from the ground. Make sure the gate is still self-closing and self-latching. Pack pool toys away so they are not an overwhelming temptation. It is also a good time to G brush up on CPR ahead of summer. By spending a bit of time checking the pool fence, pool gate and the area around the pool is secure, including no furniture or structures that little people can climb to access the pool, you could prevent a tragedy this summer. Keep Watch and protect the littlest members Qld of your family. A 4215 Scarr Justin Chief Executive 1 800 652 284 Officer F Royal Life Saving ESociety - Australia

St. Arnaud, Charlton & surrounding districts

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Crawdads Movie screens at St. Arnaud Cinema

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Through circumstances, Kya becomes a suspect in the apparent murder of a man who once was involved with. There are two timelines in this story. The first one describes Kya’s life and adventures as a young girl abandoned by her mother and siblings to be raised by an alcoholic father. Isolated much of the TedKya Whillier time, has no schooling and calls the swamp 10056 her home. Peta Mandrakas The second timeline follows an investigation into the murder of Chase Andrews a local celebrity who tries to develop a relationship with Kya. One day Chase tries to rape Kya and when he is found dead, Kya is arrested, charged with murder and indicted to stand trial. This compassionate story explores the many facets of human nature. It embraces the blessings of love and beauty against the hurtfulness of betrayal and cruelty. A must-see movie for all who enjoy excellent story telling. Stars of the movie are Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith and Harris Dickinson in the lead roles. This movie screens on Friday 2nd September at 7.30pm and Sunday 4th September at 2pm.

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Charlton’s Lions Club Swap Meet plans well underway AFTER the pandemic postponed the last two years of Swap Meet plans, the Lions Club of Charlton is well under way with the planning for the 2022 Swap Meet. This year’s event will be held on Sunday 9th October at the entrance to Charlton Park adjacent to the Tennis Courts. The Club has had encouraging interest/reports for marketeers so is looking forward to another very successful event. S i t e Fe e s w i l l remain at $15-00 per site however the Club has had to increase the admission fee from $3-00 to $5-00 to help meet some of the rising costs of organising the event. A Static Car display will again be a major feature of the Swap Meet as this has been very popular with the public since it was reintroduced about four years ago. The last Swap Meet was held in 2019 and had approximately 30 cars for people to have a look at. If the interest from the neighbouring Car Club is anything to go by then the response this year looks like a similar or better exhibit than the last meet.

The Club is again offering a prize for the two best exhibited vehicles with the owners competing for two $50 fuel vouchers. Invitations to exhibitors have been s ent to all of the known vintage/classic car owners in Charlton and the surrounding district. If you have a car and did not get an invitation please feel free to bring your vehicle and or contact the Club so you can be added to the list. The Swap Meet Coordinator Garr y Larmour said the Swap Meet provides an excellent opportunity to have a look in the Garage/Shed/House for items you no longer need. “All you need to do is buy a site and get your goodies to the Swap Meet to put them up for sale. “If you haven’t got enough items of your own for a site then perhaps you could consider a shared a site with your neighbour or a friend” he said.

Right: The last Swap Meet in 2019 with some of the cars. Kevin Willey the Club Swap Meet Manager said the Club will again be holding a Raffle in conjunction with the Swap Meet. “Tickets will be sold both in the street and at the Swap Meet and will be drawn between 12 noon and 1 o’clock on the day. “The Club considered putting together another Hamper but decided to change the prize to an IGA Voucher valued at $200-00 which will allow the winner to purchase what they want” Kevin said. If you would like further information regarding any aspect of the Swap Meet, please contact Kevin Wi l l e y ( t h e S M Manager) 0428 911 830, Garry Larmour (the SM Coordinator) 03 5491 1647 or Ross Lane the Club President on 0438 912 032.

Spring firewood collection season opens FROM tomorrow Thursday 1st September designated firewood collection areas in state forests across Central Victoria will be open, with restrictions still in place for some state forests to prioritise firewood for local residents. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Team Leader Values and Assets Planning Amy Groch said firewood collection restrictions introduced at the start of the Autumn season this year will continue, with some designated collection areas restricted to residents of specific local shires. “While firewood is free to collect, supply is not unlimited. “This means firewood needs to be managed responsibly to ensure environmental sustainability,” Ms Groch said. “We had a very pos-

itive response from community members following the introduction of local restrictions in Autumn. “Thank you to everyone who has followed the rules” Ms Groch said. Firewood can only be collected during Autumn from 1st March to 30th June and Spring from 1st September to 30th November. “Designated firewood collection areas are selected for a range of reasons including the availability of firewood, community safety, and to protect sites of cultural and

environmental significance,” Ms Groch said. “You are only allowed to collect two cubic metres per person per day. You can only collect a total of 16 cubic metres of firewood per household per financial year. “Most people do the right thing and stick to the collection limits and local restrictions however Authorised Officers will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves to catch those who aren’t. “Firewood collectors may be asked to prove their residential address when collecting firewood. “Please be aware of the environment around you at all times and safety of others when in state forests, trees may fall

or drop limbs without warning” Ms Groch said. For more information on firewood collection rules, and to find your closest designated firewood collection area, go to https://www.ffm.vic.gov. au/firewood/firewoodcollection-in-your-region Information on local collection restrictions will be available on interactive maps, released on 1st September, 2022. Financial assistance is available for concession card holders and people on low incomes who rely on purchasing firewood. More information about this support can be found at https://www.ffm.vic.gov. au/firewood/energy-concession-and-support

Buloke Shire Council, Mallee Ward by-election Your council, your vote Vote by post this October

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To apply for an early postal vote, contact the Election Manager from Wednesday 14 September 2022 on 1300 202 885 and make an application. You must provide a valid reason.

Ballot packs will be mailed to voters enrolled in the Buloke Shire Council, Mallee Ward by-election from Tuesday 27 September 2022. Return your completed ballot material by mail ASAP or hand-deliver it to the Election Manager by the close of voting at 6 pm on Friday 14 October 2022.

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If you will be away when ballot packs are mailed, or your address has changed since Friday 19 August 2022, you can request for your ballot pack to be redirected by writing to:

• have completed the mandatory candidate training before lodging your nomination with the Election Manager.

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To nominate, complete the nomination form and lodge it with the Election Manager together with the $250 nomination fee. Nomination forms can be lodged by appointment during business hours from Thursday 8 September 2022 until 12 noon on Tuesday 13 September at:

Melbourne VIC 3000 redirections@vec.vic.gov.au Please include the address for redirection. Each voter requesting redirection must sign their request. Requests for redirection must be received by 5 pm Thursday 8 September 2022.

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Visit vec.vic.gov.au for more information and to pre-complete your nomination form using the online Candidate Helper. The online Candidate Helper is now available. If you use the online Candidate Helper, print your pre-completed form and make an appointment to lodge it with the Election Manager along with the nomination fee. Call the Election Manager from Wednesday 7 September 2022 on 1300 202 885 to make a nomination appointment.

Large print or braille ballot papers are available for voters who are blind or have low vision—please register by Tuesday 6 September 2022. To register, call (03) 8620 1222 during business hours.

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St Arnaud 100 Years Ago - 25th – 31st August 1922 Mining The official opening ceremony of the Welcome Nelson mine situated off the north end of Butcher St was performed by the Hon S Barnes Minister of Mines and the Hon J W Pennington Assistant Minister of Mines. The speechifying took place from the engine platform in front of 300 people. The Hon S Barnes set the machinery in motion and Mrs Geddes [mine manager’s wife] broke a bottle of wine on the wheel. The Welcome Hope Syndicate have secured two leases situated northeast of the Welcome Nelson, including the Queensland and Lady Nelson shafts. The Welcome Nelson Extended Syndicate has floated

their lease into a company – 18,000 shares have already been applied for - the Syndicate has been prospecting for the past nine months.

Deaths Mrs Eliza Crowle, relict of the late John Crowle died age 73 years, the funeral leaving her son-in-law James Rowe’s residence in Silvermines Road. She was born in G Middlesex, England and came to Australia as a little girl in 1854, married in Stawell in 1869 and moved to St. Arnaud North in 1877, where her husband ran a butchery and they raised nine children. John died in 1897 age 56 years, a son Daniel died age 8 years in 1898, a daughter Eva died age 20 years in 1911.

Another son Thomas was killed at Gallipoli in 1915. Eliza was a sister of James and George Kirkham of St. Arnaud, both deceased. Mrs Emily Mary Scarff died suddenly at Malvern from a heart attack age 60 years, leaving a husband James and 4 sons and 3 daughters. A well-known former resident of St. Arnaud Mr John Wyatt, died from pneumonia, at Albury, N S W, age 75 years. His wife Margaret predeceased him

Football Grand final A large contingent of players and supporters travelled to St. Arnaud by train for the Watchem – Donald grand final match held at King George’s Park. The train started at Birchip and picked up passengers at all stations en route to St. Arnaud, where 530 people alighted from the eleven carriages to join the already huge crowd waiting for the game to commence. A total of 2,500 peo-

ple swelled the gate takings to £82-17-0, which will be pooled among the four clubs, Watchem, Donald, Birchip and St. Arnaud. Scores – ¼ time Watchem 0-3 Donald 2–2, ½ time Watchem 39 Donald 2-5, ¾ time Watchem 7-12, Donald 4-5, Final – Watchem 10-20, Donald 4-9. Watchem wins the Premiership.

New 10056 Businesses Open McNulty and Howe open a grocery store in

premises in Napier St, formerly occupied by Mr E J Alexander. Syd Peters will commence business as a butcher on the 1st September in premises next to J Read & Son in Napier St.

Sales Mr D McLean who has sold his Strathfillan Estate holds a clearing sale – 90 bullocks, 450 sheep, horses, machinery, tools, furniture, plus land in 4 lots – 188 acres, 480 acres, 265 acres leasehold, and 19 acres.

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by Heather Pritchard Mr Duncan Brabender has clearing sale on corner of Mill St and Queen’s Ave, and at the same time on the same site Mr E Scarce sells furniture. Estate of the late Albert Bublitz, land and small house with p i c ke t f e n c e o n Silvermines Road. Mr J Barr sells trotting stallion, ‘E L Tham.’

Rain Total rain for August of 148 points.

St. Arnaud 70 Years Ago - August 1952 Engagement Barbara Driscoll and Roy Streeter.

Wedding Lola Johnson and Clarence Fletcher.

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George. Mr and Mrs Bill 1 800 652 284 Clayton nee Myra F Engleman a son Francis. Mr and Mrs Jack E Scarce a son. Mr and Mrs Doug Hunt a son. Mr and Mrs H Rice nee Jean Whyte a son. Mr and Mr N Loe nee Kath Burman a daughter. Mr and Mrs Geoff Swanton, a son Phillip Ted Whillier A James. We have all the latest cutting-edgeCequipment:10056 Mr and Mrs Geoff Bulldozers, Truck, Scrapers, GPS Q Graders,Peta Mandrakas Excavators, Tip Trucks for roads, Shed Pads, Dams C and all general earthmoving.

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a daughter Margaret Heather. Mr and Mrs Peter Clohesy a son Neil Patrick. Mr and Mrs Floyd Polkinghorne a daughter Marilyn

Deaths William Harvey age 44. Arthur Stanislaus age

Victorian Stats

Moderna sues Pfizer

There were 2,147 new cases reported in Victoria for the 24hour period to Tuesday morning. There were 4 deaths. Hospitalisations were up to 343, with 22 people in ICU and 4 of these requiring ventilation.

Moderna has sued Pfizer for patent infringement in the development of the first COVID -19 vaccine, alleging they copied technology that Moderna developed years before the pandemic.

Tragic milestone

Regionally There were 2 additional cases in Northern Grampians pushing up the active figures to 35. In Buloke Shire there were 3 additional cases to a total of 26.

The World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says: "we cannot say we are learning to live with COVID-19 when 1 million people have died with COVID-19 this year alone."

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68 John Mashado. Mrs Mary Jane Medlyn. Mrs Eva King. Harold Crone. John Robinson age 76. Herbie Laing who ran the first moving picture shows in St. Arnaud died age 51 years at Korumburra. William Langshaw age 84 years, died from head injuries after falling from a train onto

by Heather Pritchard the St. Arnaud Railway Station platform.

Accident E l e v e n - y e a r- o l d Bernie Casey broke his left arm when he fell from a gymnasium wooden horse at St Patrick School.

Slaty Creek Residents gave a social and presentation to newlywed couple Mr and Mrs Colin Reid nee Ruth Jackson.

Football Frank Alexander won the Manchester Arms Hotel Star of the Year. Alf Sampson is reappointed as coach at £10 per week. St. Arnaud is not in the finals.

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More Australians left with long waits for elective surgery MORE Australians will be waiting longer for essential elective surgery as new data shows ‘missing’ admissions in private hospitals have increased to 445,000 since the pandemic began. The latest data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) shows the gap between expected insured admissions, or ‘episodes of care’, in the private sector and what has been delivered is growing steadily, to a total of 445,000 with a further 55,000 missing episodes added this quarter and 145,000 added in the past 12 months. Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) CEO Michael Roff said it is a worrying trend with state governments looking to private hospitals to

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help with public elective waiting lists. “During this quarter there were no elective surger y restrictions, but private hospital capacity continued to be limited by staff shortages and absenteeism due to COVID-19 and flu. “With infection rates declining it is hoped we can begin to address this backlog as we move into spring but it is going to take some time to remedy.” Mr Roff said it was encouraging to see the increase in hospital membership, which went up 2.1 percent or by 235,699 people during the year. The increase of 1.8 percent in people aged 20 - 49 years old taking up hospital cover was also welcomed, he said. “It is always encouraging to see Australians recognise the value of having access to the highquality care private hospitals provide. “This may, in part

be due to the massive waiting times in the public sector and people wanting to know they can access health care more rapidly through Australia’s private hospitals.” While the faith in the private sector was welcomed, Mr Roff said to meet current and future demand, private hospitals need access to more health workers in order to provide care. “The private hospital sector workforce crisis continues to grow. “Internal surveys from Australia’s private hospitals show about 8,000 nurses are needed to fill positions around the country and in the short term we need to increase skilled migration to address this shortfall. “There are a number of solutions, including doing more to make Australia an attractive place to come to by increasing residency and citizen-

ship opportunities. “In addition, cutting the fees for health workers to register in Australia and making it easier for employers to bring people here by reducing red tape are all options we would like the Government to act on. “Australia also needs to think of the future Australian workforce and training the next generation of nurses. “This is an area where private hospitals already offer training programs and have capacity to do more.” Mr Roff noted some elements of the usual APRA report were missing in this quarters data, mainly the ‘deferred claims liability’ statistics, showing the amount of money private health insurers are ‘holding’ for surgeries anticipated, but not yet undertaken due to COVID-19 restrictions. This number has been regularly reported since the June 2020 quarterly data but is no longer available.

Making it free to study Nursing and Midwifery IN a move to boost the state’s health system, free university and specialist training will be available for thousands of nurses and midwives. More than 17,000 nurses and midwives will be recruited and trained as part of a massive hiring and upskilling initiative. More than 10,000 students will have the cost of their nursing or midwifery undergraduate studies paid for, while scholarships will be available for thousands more who complete postgraduate studies in areas of need including intensive care, cancer care, paediatrics and nurse practitioner specialities. Premier Daniel Andrews said that for those in Year 12 and you have been thinking about studying nursing or midwifery, that your HECS fees will be covered. “Every health system in the country is under enormous pressure due to the pandemic. The best thing we can do to support our hardworking staff is give them more support on the ground, that’s why this package will train and hire more nurses than ever before.” All new domestic students enrolling in a professional-entry nursing or midwifery course in 2023 and 2024 will receive a scholarship of up to $16,500 to cover course costs. Students will receive $9,000 while they study and the remaining $7,500 if they work in Victorian public health services for two years. More midwives will join the workforce through an expanded postgraduate midwifery incentive program, which will provide scholarships to cover course costs and salary support for 150 existing nurs-

es to continue working while they complete their specialist studies in midwifery. The initiative, together with the $12 billion Pandemic Repair Plan brings the number of nurses and midwives being supported to more than 20,000, including funding 13,000 nursing and midwifery positions and scholarships, and funding the upskilling of 8,500 nurses. The package also includes scholarships for postgraduate nurses to complete studies in specialty areas such as intensive care, emergency, paediatrics and cancer care, worth an average of $10,000 Scholarships ($11,000) for enrolled nurses to become registered nurses, covering course costs and boosting the number of registered nurses Scholarships ($12,000) to support training and employment of 100 new Nurse Practitioners in both acute and community settings More than $20 million to provide more support to the growing numbers of graduates and postgraduates as they transition to working in our hospitals – ensuring they have access to the clinical educators, preceptors and study time they need. The package recognises that the cost of study is a financial burden for prospective and existing nurses and helps our health services maximise the recruitment of new nurses and midwives in key areas of need. In the past eight years, the number of nurses in the public system has risen by more than 26 per cent,

Northern Grampians Shire Council, Kara Kara Ward by-election Your council, your vote You must be enrolled to vote A by-election for Kara Kara Ward within Northern Grampians Shire Council will be held in November 2022. To be able to vote in the by-election, you must be enrolled by the close of roll at 4 pm on Friday 9 September 2022. Two categories of voters can be enrolled to vote in the Northern Grampians Shire Council by-election: State-enrolled voters and Council-enrolled voters.

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Am I enrolled to vote?

You are automatically enrolled for this by-election if: • you will be 18 years of age or over on Saturday 5 November 2022 AND • you live in Kara Kara Ward AND

To be a Council-enrolled voter, you must be: • 18 years of age or over on Saturday 5 November 2022 AND

• you are on the State electoral roll for your current address.

You need to enrol if: • you are an Australian citizen aged 18 or over on Saturday 5 November 2022 AND • you live in Kara Kara Ward and you are not on the State electoral roll OR • you have lived at your current residential address within Kara Kara Ward for at least a month and have not yet updated your enrolment details, including any changes to your postal address.

How do I enrol? You can enrol online at vec.vic.gov.au You can also download an enrolment form from the website. All enrolment applications must be received by the Victorian Electoral Commission by the close of roll at 4 pm on Friday 9 September 2022.

How can I check my State enrolment? You can check your enrolment details online at vec.vic.gov.au at any time, or call 1300 805 478.

• not a State-enrolled voter within Kara Kara Ward. You are automatically enrolled for this by-election if you were enrolled as a non-resident owner at the most recent election for Kara Kara Ward. If your circumstances have changed since the most recent election and you are no longer a non-resident owner of that property, you will not be automatically enrolled for this by-election. Depending on your circumstances, you may still be eligible to apply to be enrolled as a Council-enrolled voter.

• you are a director or company secretary of a corporation within Kara Kara Ward that pays rates to Northern Grampians Shire Council and you have no other voting entitlement within Northern Grampians Shire.

How do I apply to be a Council-enrolled voter? If you meet any of the above-mentioned criteria and wish to enrol, contact Northern Grampians Shire Council on (03) 5358 8710 for a council enrolment form. Council enrolment forms must be received by the Council by the close of roll at 4 pm on Friday 9 September 2022.

How can I check if I am Council-enrolled? You can check your enrolment details by contacting the Council on (03) 5358 8710.

Who else can enrol & vote?

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You may also apply to enrol if: • you have purchased a rateable property in Kara Kara Ward since the last election and you are not automatically enrolled OR • you are not an Australian citizen and you live in, and pay rates for, a property within Kara Kara Ward OR • you pay rates on a property you occupy in Kara Kara Ward and have no other voting entitlement within Northern Grampians Shire, for example you are a shop tenant and pay rates to the Council for the tenancy, and you have no other voting entitlement within Northern Grampians Shire OR

To nominate as a candidate for Northern Grampians Shire Council, you must: • be an Australian citizen and enrolled on the voters' roll for Northern Grampians Shire Council AND • be eligible to become a councillor should you be elected AND • have completed the mandatory candidate training before lodging your nomination with the Election Manager.

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Charlton 100 Years Ago: 26th August – 30th August 1922 Property Market On Wednesday Messrs Thomas Morrow and Co, instructed by Mr George Hall, offered by public auction his block of ground in High Street, on which is erected a substantially built weatherboard cottage, containing four rooms and bathroom, with water and electric light laid on. Lined throughout with fibro plaster. Tank and stand, also 3 feet stove. Well fenced with picket fence in front

and 5 feet paling fence at side and back. It was passed in with a bid of £495. Agricultural show privileges were viewed by the investing public with great favor. The publican’s booth was secured by Mrs J. T. Dwyer at £51 10s. The temperance booth was knocked down to Mrs J. T. Dwyer for £5. The fruit and lolly stall was acquired by Mr Matthews of Bendigo for £3 10s. The saveloy stall became the property of Mr Matthews for 10s. The luncheon booth

by Charlton Golden Grains Museum was acquired by Mr S. Dew for 10s.

Charlton Enclosure Coursing Club August Meeting – Notwithstanding the fine weather, the counteraction of the fortnightly stock sales kept away a large number of people who would otherwise have patronised the plumpton. The attendance was poor, but the

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Above: 1920c. Luth’s coursing excellent. All the officials were present, and the duties of the judge and slipper were effectively

carried out by Messrs John Bennett and Fred Giles respectively. The meeting ran very smoothly.

Challenge The Charlton Football Club responded to the Challenge by Woosang Football Club with the following conditions – 1. The match to be played on Charlton Recreation Reserve. 2. The game to be in the hands of an umpire from Victorian Football League or Bendigo Football League. Woosang Football Club found the above conditions unacceptable and the incident is closed unless Charlton accept the original terms of Challenge.

Rain During August one inch of rain has been registered at the Charlton Post Office, namely 6 points on 2nd, 2 points on 8th, 5 points on 9th, 4 points on 11th, 22 points on 16th, 26 points on 17th, 5 points on 18th, and 30 points on 26th. The crops throughout the district have been greatly benefited by the rains of the past week.

Messrs M. B. Luth and Co Messrs M. B. Luth and Co call attention to their appointment as Charlton agents for the Emu brand of Francis’ Ointment; also Voco Balsam for loss of voice and tickling cough, and Lixifer Tonic for the run-down feeling after influenza.

The Little Shop The qualities, styles, and prices of the new spring goods at the Little Shop will justify a visit on Saturday next. Mr Tippett has been fortunate in securing a particularly fine assortment of ladies’ millinery and frocks and will make a special display on Saturday.

State Schools’ Jubilee The Charlton Inspectorate held a

Jubilee exhibition. The girls and boys of the Higher Elementary School gave an exhibition of physical drill after which a basketball competition was played between teams of the students and exstudents. During the afternoon the Brass band played numerous pieces of music. Afternoon tea was dispensed in a most seductive fashion. At 5 o’clock school children to the number of 300 were regaled with tea and cake. Four hundred persons paid for admission to roam about the rooms to examine the work of the children. A striking and popular item was a collection of dolls showing costumes worn by ladies in 12th to 20th centuries. The figures were clothed by L ois Procter, Edith Curnow, Doreen O’Meara, Annie Paterson, Ada Kirk, Gladys Curnow, Phyllis Dew, Florence Edwards, Hazel Morrison and Jean Feiss. At Victoria Hall that night there was no longer standing room at 5 minutes to 8, and numbers were turned away.

Royal Robin The pure bred Clydesdale Stallion, Royal Robin, will stand this season at Charlton and travel the surrounding district. Royal Robin is a beautiful bay colt, with white points, splendid flat bone, plenty of fine hair, and good sound feet. Terms- £4. £1 to be paid at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Thomas Bridgett, Proprietor, Charlton. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)

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Above Connections of St Arnicca after winning the Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeplechase at Sportsbet-Ballarat Racecourse on August 28, 2022 in Ballarat, Australia. Left to right - Merv Evans, Nathan Ezard, Cindy O’Sullivan, Melissa Drum, Damian Drum, Greg Baldwin, Luke Jackson, Paul Preusker Trainer, Rhys Tillig, Bluey Goltz, Jack Cornwall, Brad Williams, Nick Birthisel, Bobby and Nick Baldwin, Jake Tillig, Harley Durward, Kara Harberger, Bowie Baldwin, Jimmy Coloe, Brady Tillig, Adam O’Sullivan, Tom Douglas, Tom Bertalli, Bill Knights, Peter Knights, ‘BENNO’ aka St Arnicca and Sonya Brokenbrow. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos)

Local owners of St Arnicca celebrate a lucrative win St Arnicca narrowly beat the NZ jumping hero The Cossack in a finish that took the crowds breathe away. Third place went to race favourite Flying Agent trained by Ballarat local Amy McDonald. After coming second in two high quality jumping races and a fall at Warrnambool

three starts ago, the last meeting on the 2022 jumps racing calendar would see St Arnicca reach a pinnacle horse owners and trainers barely dare to dream of. The Grand National Steeple is a gruelling race that tests fitness, stamina, jumping skill, determination, disposition and the ability to

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keep physical exhaustion at bay. Run over 4500 metres the race includes sixteen steeples and with the track a heavy 10 at Sportsbet -Ballarat Turf Club on Sunday 28th August. An excited crew from St. Arnaud headed to the track at Ballarat wise enough to know that having a competitive horse in the prestigious Grand National Steeple was an event worth celebrating. St Arnicca had already given his followers thrills, spills and a lot of joy and Sunday would prove to be no exception and extend this to the ultimate racing success fairy tale. It was the first-year crowds had been allowed on track since COVID and every person made their voice count barracking as fearlessly as St Arnicca was running to hold on out in front by a head. The Grand National Steeple was to be the first day St Arnicca stepped up to the steeples, ‘the bigger jumps’ as they are known in the industry. After his second place in the Grand National Hurdle against the almost unstoppable Saunter Boy Jockey Willy McCarthy post-race said in his thick Irish accent that “the bigger jumps will be the making of him.” Unsure if this was a prophetic statement or a hopeful Irishman’s faith was needed for St Arnicca would prove himself to be a gifted steeplechaser. Prepared to perfection by trainer Paul Preusker and his team at Horsham St Arnicca presented fit and calm in the mounting yard

ready for his marathon run and to take on ‘the bigger jumps’ which he jumped well showing his solid preparation and natural comfort with the steeples. The Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeplechase saw the field battling for a healthy purse of $350,000 and the race attracted the best jumping horses in Australia and NZ, the best horse trainers in the industry and best jumping jockeys from around the world. The record will

show that in 2022 the winner of the Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeple as St Arnicca the solid brown gelding. Ridden by Willy McCarthy from Ireland, trained by Paul Preusker McKenzie Creek (Horsham) and agisted at and purchased out of the paddocks of Bolangum hills, Gre Gre and owned by St. Arnaud people. Right: Sonya Brokenbrow strapping from Paul Preusker Racing and Will McCarthy in the mounting yard.

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In The Paddock Researchers eager to connect at BCG’s Main Field Day BIRCHIP Cropping Group (BCG) researchers are prominent in this year’s line-up of speakers at BCG’s Main Field Day on Wednesday the 14th of September at Nullawil (on the corner of the Calder Highway and Burgins Road). Af ter two years without the not-for profit agricultural research company’s main event, Australia’s biggest farming systems group’s researchers are more eager than ever to speak with farmers. BCG Research and Extension Officer

Brooke Bennett said they are so passionate about the work they do and while webinars and videos are useful, there is nothing like being in the paddock, discussing and answering farmers and advisers’ questions in person. “It is why we come

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to work each day, to see our research have a positive impact on farmers, our communities and more broadly, agriculture on a national and international level. “At our field day on Wednesday 14th of September I’ll be discussing the latest barley agronomy research and new barley and wheat varieties available to growers. “A number of new cereal varieties have been released over the past few years with characteristics such as improved disease packages, longer coleoptile length, awnless varieties and differing maturity. “The GRDC NVTs offer the opportunity to see how the yield of new lines and com-

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mercially available lines stack up against each other in varying environments. “Growers can then take this research and combine it with their own knowledge of management requirements to select the best variety for their farming system,” Brooke said. Pulse agronomy, Septoria management in the low rainfall zone, silicon trials, soil carbon work, BCG’s herbicide m a t r i x a n d y e a rround fodder trials are also on the pro-

gram and will provide an opportunity for farmers to connect with researchers and their work occurring in the region, for the region. Gates open at 8am with onsite catering available from breakfast through to drinks at the conclusion of the day. This event is free for BCG members and $50 for non-members. To become a member, visit bcg.org.au For more information on becoming a member or regarding the field day call (03) 5492 2787.

Above: BCG Research and Extension Officer Brooke Bennett will be discussing GRDC National Variety Trial results at BCG’s Main Field Day at Nullawil on Wednesday 14th September. PHOTO : Supplied

Be alert for elevated disease risk coming into spring FARMERS are being encouraged to look out for signs of disease in field crops coming into spring and take action to minimise the impacts on their crops. Agriculture Victoria Senior Cereal Pathologist, Dr Mark McLean said diseases in cereal and pulse crops in Victoria were observed earlier than usual this season due to the wet conditions. “We’ve so far had reports of powdery mildew and stripe rust in wheat, Ascochyta blight in lentils and bean, and Botrytis grey mould/chocolate spot in bean, lentil and vetch. “Given the wet conditions, and the outlook for a wetter than average couple of months ahead, growers and advisors are encouraged to inspect and monitor crops closely for diseases. Proactive disease management with fungicide is warranted under these conditions to avoid crop losses.” Stripe rust has been found in many wheat crops in the Mallee and Wimmera, a good month to two months before it would normally be detected. It can be controlled with a well-timed fungicide application soon after detection, with a follow up application four to five weeks later, if needed. “Stripe rust and powdery mildew are most damaging in seasons like this when they appear early. In such seasons, timely fungicide sprays are required in at risk varieties,” Dr McLean said.

Agriculture Victoria Senior Pulse Pathologist, Dr Joshua Fanning said farmers should also monitor pulse crops for Ascochyta blight.

“Ascochyta blight can result in reduced grain yield and quality if it is uncontrolled and conducive disease conditions continue. " “The early infection of Ascochyta blight in pulse crops will result in a higher chance of pod infection later in the season if rainfall

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continues. This can lead to seed discolouration, sometimes resulting in discounted prices or grain being rejected by some buyers,” he said. For assistance in diagnosing contact the Horsham Field Crop Diseases research group on (03) 5450 8301

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THE Australian wool market has recorded no overall movement for the second consecutive series. Due to a lack of quantity in the West at this t i m e o f ye a r, t h e Fremantle region did not require a sale and as a result the national offering fell by 7,355 bales to 37,431 bales. The smaller offering attracted continued solid buyer support, and the prices on offer for merino fleece types were generally in line with those of the previous series. The only real holes evident in the market were for 17.0-to-18.5-micron wools in the South. The weakening in this section was reflected in the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) in Melbourne, which in this range fell by between 5 and 36 cents. These falls were the driving force behind the 3cent loss in the Southern

indicator for the week. In the Nor th, the movements in the merino fleece MPGs ranged by between -8 and +9 cents. The 3-cent lift in the Northern indicator completely offsetting the loss in the South. The result was another unchanged AW E X Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) which again closed the week at 1,342 cents. In a similar pattern to the previous series, due to a weakening Australian dollar (the AUD dropped by a further 0.42 US cents since the last sale) the EMI lost ground when viewed in US dollar terms. The EMI dropped by 6 US cents, closing the week at 926 US cents. The oddment sector was the strongest performer for the week. General rises in locks,

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stains and crutchings of between 5 and 20 cents, helped to push the two Merino Carding (MC) indicators up by an average of 12 cents. Fremantle returns to the market next week, bolstering the national offering. Currently, there is expected to be 39,192 b a l e s o n o f fe r i n Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney (which is a designated Super f ine Sale). Ind.

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In The Paddock St. Arnaud Farmers Man Therapy and Movement TEAMING up to coordinate monthly movement sessions for our valued farmers within the district is the St. Arnaud Physiotherapy Centre (SAPC) and Driscoll Ag. This tailored session is all about getting our local farmers together to not only move their bodies and encourage healthy lifestyle habits, but to also connect with one another in a safe and welcoming space. When developing this concept, SAPC along with Director of Driscoll Ag Brett

Douglas wanted to offer something different for farmers in order to connect and socialize. Years ago, this concept of Man Therapy was developed by a local group of men that would travel out of town to swim, sauna and socialise weekly. However, with a slight spin on it this

year, Brett Douglas founding member of the OG Man Therapy stated it was important to support local, create an inclusive and relaxed environment and be able to encourage all farmers to try it out. “Even if you’re not the fittest there, it’s all about having a go” Brett said. St. Arnaud Farmers Man Therapy and Movement was developed to promote positive physical and mental health through-

out movement and connection with the aim to engage more people within the community to feel comfortable getting out of their comfort zone and to get moving in a way that is fun, engaging and achievable for all. Even if it does have a strong Pilates theme to the sessions. There are four time slots up until Harvest this year that you can book a session beginning in September and spanning until

November. There is no cost for these sessions, with Driscoll Ag generously covering all costs for the four sessions as a way to give back and thank the farmers within our area for all that they do for our community. To book a time please contact Brett Douglas on 0447 162 455 or Johanna at St

Arnaud Physiotherapy Centre on 0438 392 027 to reserve a spot, spots are limited! A special thank you to Torney Fighting Fit for offering their space to coordinate these sessions, we really value and thank you for your ongoing support and appreciate your efforts in continuing to help our community to engage in movement.

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DEATH POSTLETHWAITE - Fay We know you will still be making cups of tea and cordial, putting out the biscuits and collecting sticks in heaven. You always had a smile on your face and made everyone feel loved and important. We will miss you Faye. Present and past members of the St Arnaud Norm Simpson Memorial Pipe Band.

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WAITE (GREEN) - Dorothy May of St Arnaud passed away peacefully in Stawell on Aug. 23rd 2022, aged 91 yrs. Dearly loved wife of Kevin. Loving mother of Diane, Lynette and Ian, Jenenne, Marion, Angela and Ian; Treasured Nana of Ben, Toby, Mali, Renae, Sharna, Oliver, Eve, Andre, Mia, Charlie, Jack, Tom; and Great Nana Ada and Eric. Thanks for the Wonderful Journey At Peace in an Everlasting Garden

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WINS at Melton and Cobram and a double at Charlton on Thursday have taken Ellen Tormey’s win total for the current season to 105. Her two Charlton winners both came from brilliant front running drives where she controlled the tempo of the race and then scooted home up the straight at the finish making it nigh on impossible for the opposition to catch her. The Sanderson stable’s 2yo “Dangerous” was a creditable second in Nutrien final at Menangle on Saturday from the visitors draw, barrier 9. Given every chance by driver Ryan Sanderson the colt was beaten by 4.5m with the leader to leader time for the last 400m of 2300m race a low flying 26.7 seconds. The Tuesday meeting at the same venue saw stablemate

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“Timely Sovereign” successful for NSW driver Cameron Hart. The 9yo gelded son of “Lombo Pocket Watch” has had 179 starts for 16 wins for different 8 winning drivers. 4yo chestnut “Luvaflair” was also successful on Tuesday albeit on the other side of the country at Gloucester Park, WA. The mare has now won 7 races for owners Noel and Kaye Boyd and trainer Nigel Johns. The next Charlton meeting is Monday 5th of September.

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Baldock in a very good game. Troy Shields followed up by defeating Simon Elliott on the black. Des Moulday continued the form of Logan when he defeated Grant Doyle. The final game of the first round was between Jacob Vanrenen and Phil Atkin, which resulted in a win for Jacob giving Logan a very good lead of 4 nil. All players and spectators were expecting the Royal to make a serious challenge, but this did not happen. Paul Mullins after another tight game defeated Dillon Baldock

- Contributed on the black. Troy facing a challenge against the Royals Captain Simon Elliott, proved a little steadier to win and retire Simon to the bench. The game between Des and Grant was a very tight game, the eventual winner being Des after some very unlucky shots by both players. After the second round the final was over, with the Logan team winning 7 nil. Please note the Grand final will be held at the St. Arnaud Sporting Club on Wednesday 31st August, between Royal one, and Logan commencing at 7pm.

Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet bowls IT was pairs night this week at the Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet bowls. A few had trouble adjusting to the speed of one of the mats but not so for the pair of Shirley Coburn and Heather Cooper. Congratulations ladies on your perfect score of three wins. Close runners up were Pam Brightwell and Chris Evans with two wins.

- Contributed There were some close games and some clever shots played.

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More Vic Country success for Saints EVAN Douglas has become the latest in a list of St. Arnaud HC players to represent Country Victoria, after making his debut at the Australian - Contributed Country Challenge in Albany recently. First selected into the squad as a train-on in 2019, and achieving selection in the team proper in 2021 only for the tournament to be cancelled, it has been a long wait for Evan to achieve this

long-term ambition. The tournament kicked off with a highly anticipated match against the defending champions NSW, ending in a narrow 3-4 loss. A 2-2 draw with the hosts WA, 6-1 win over

Another success for a Saints Hockey player FORBES Kirk is off to the Under 13 National tournament in Hobart from the 28th September to the 4th of October! He is a member of the St. Arnaud Under 12s team. Hockey Victoria are lending him to the Northern Territory. Forbes will be GK for the NT. What an amazing opportunity. Forbes is very excited to be representing the NT. Hard work and resilience have paid off. Forbes is the son of Nicola and Rod Kirk of Berrimal.

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Above: Forbes Kirk, a member of St. Arnaud Under 12s, is off to National Tournament.

the Australian Defence Force, 7-0 thrashing of SA and disappointing 0-5 loss to QLD brought the Victorian men to 3rd spot and a semi-final rematch against Western Australia. Unfortunately this resulted in a 3-4 loss, leaving the Vics to contest for the bronze medal on the final day. A 3-1 win gave Victoria the bronze, with QLD the eventual gold medallists. The Victorian women's team were also bronze medallists following a win over ADF, with Queensland taking the gold over NSW. Despite the relative disappointment of not coming away with the ultimate prize, a win on the final day was a great high to end on for the Victorians. Individually, the tournament was a successful debut for Evan, finishing 6th in the overall goal scoring table with six from the seven games.

Above: Evan in front of the St. Arnaud pavilion before the round 12 match against Sea Lake Nandaly Five of these came from open field play, the most of any player. This performance earned him selection in the Australia Country side which will tour Singapore and Malaysia in April 2023, a result far beyond his expectations going into the tournament. Another huge honour for Evan was receiving the inaugural "Maggsy" award, begun this year in memory of the late Andrew "Maggsy" Maggs who was an immense contributor to country hockey in Victoria. The award was presented in recognition

of someone who upheld Maggsy's values of sportsmanship and mateship in support of those around him. Evan has developed his hockey all the way from minkey to the senior grade for St. Arnaud, and into representative hockey beyond. He currently plays his club hockey for TEM HC in Melbourne most weekends, but returns to his home club whenever possible for a game. Congratulations Evan and best of luck for your Australia Country representation!

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B Grade The B Grade girls all played such a great team game from the first whistle against Harcourt. Goalers Sian and Jess combined well with middies Kayla and Sophie, while the defence end gained many turnovers with Sharelle and Shelby working hard. The team awards went to Sian Mortlock and Holly Beavis. Final score 36-23. A Grade Our A Grade side started strongly and had a one goal lead at half time.

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17 & Under Also in the 1st Qualifying Final were our 17 & Under netballers Vs Maldon. A tough game on a warm day saw them beaten 25-30.

- Contributed The third quarter saw a departure from their game plan and dropped to 5 goals down at the last break. Unfortunately they couldn’t claw the score back and it blew out to a convincing win to Carisbrook, 36-50. Best players were Shannae Mills and Anna Mortlock. 15 & Under On Sunday the 15 & Under and C Grade netballers took to the court in their elimination finals. After a hard fought last quarter by our girls, they went down by a goal! It was a great team performance from all the players and they should be super proud of how they fought out the game. Final score 17-18. C Grade C grade had a shaky start but quickly regained their composure to win every quarter, coming away with a convincing win against Maldon, 4730. Best on court went to the defensive end in Kylie Mortlock, Beth Nunn and Julia Martin for their talk and combined pressure which resulted in multiple intercepts and forced turnovers.

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WEEK 1 of finals saw six of our seven netball teams fight for their places in the competition. 13 & Under The weekend began with the 13 & Under girls in the 1st Qualifying Final Vs Harcourt. The team had a fantastic win over the top team 22-28, which has secured our spot in a preliminary final.

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North Central Netball 2nd semi finals results 14 & Under A Birchip Watchem (1st) and Wycheproof Narraport (2nd) Final score Birchip Watchem 20, Wycheproof narraport 16. Wyche Narraport will now play Boort at the prelim on Saturday for a place in the grand final. Umpires best on Court - Eva Coffey (BWNC) and Dakota Connelly (WNNC)

Umpires best on Court - Toni Jones (Donald) and Anna Lanyon (Boort)

17 & Under A Donald (1st) and Birchip Watchem (2nd) Final Score Donald 54 Birchip Watchem 37. The Bulls will now meet St Arnaud for a spot in the grand final. Umpires best on court - Macie Mortlock (Donald) and Ebony Frank (Birchip Watchem)

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Donald (1st) and Boort (2nd) Final score Boort 17 Donald 14. Donald will now meet Birchip Watchem in this weeks preliminary final.

Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers (1st) vs Donald (2nd) Final score Tigers 43 Donald 38. Donald will now meet Wedderburn for a

spot in the grand final. Umpires best on Court Jordan Gravestocks (SLNT) and Courtney Doak (Donald)

B Grade Wedderburn (1st) and Donald (2nd) Wedderburn too good in the finish, final scores Wedderburn 52 Donald 42. Donald will now meet Charlton in the B grade on Saturday. Umpires best on Court - Laurel Prowse (Wedderburn) and Jarni Gilmour (Donald)

A Grade Wedderburn (1st) and Charlton (2nd) The undefeated Wedderburn side came

into the match as undisputed favourites but the young Charlton side were keen to upset the apple cart on Saturday. In the first quarter the crowd was treated to a fast paced display of netball talent that covered everything. Chloe Walsh in the GS spot for Charlton s t a r t e d s t r o n g l y, holding and moving well, rewarding her team on the score board when given the opportunity. Lauren Campbell started well, commanding her attacking space off the line for centres and then hitting circle edge to ensure her goalers had support. Maddi Fitz also a consistent driving force for Charlton in the Centre. In Charlton’s defence it was Abby Thompson who covered the transverse line well and attacked Wedderburn’s attack and was able to find ball in unsuspecting places.

For Wedderburn it was the always reliable backbone Meg Lowry who supported all of her team mates, showing great leadership and demonstrated what 100% effort looks like. An all-star line up, Wedderburn had contributors across the court early, Lara Judd in GK had her work cut out for her against Charlton’s Chloe Walsh, but she persisted to ensure her footwork gave her every chance at those high balls. In goals Aliza Lockhart was sensational, driving into goals and finding space that didn’t seem to exist for others. Best players for Q1: Aliza Lockhart and Abby Thompson, 13 goals each at Q time In the second, a back and forth contest was great to watch. The defence ends of both sides worked hard and rebounded well. Maddie Postle in Wedderburn’s defence

was unrelenting and combined well with Lara Judd in GK to run and carry into attack. Best for Q2: Aliza Lockhart and Chloe Walsh. Charlton led at half time, 25 - 22 In the third Chloe Walsh continued to goal with confidence, combining well with her midcourt to ensure they converted to the scoreboard. Abby Thompson in defence for Charlton worked extremely hard with GK Megan Bruns to place great pressure on Wedderburn’s accurate shooting duo. Meg Lowry was the on court leadership that kept the Redbacks firing when turnovers occurred. Best for Q3: Meg L owr y and Chloe Walsh. Charlton led at 3 Q time: 36-34 In the fourth, with Wedderburn trailing, the Redbacks came out to play some direct and intensified netball.

Confidence to release the long passes into Shelley at GS for Wedderburn from GA Aliza, C Meg and WA Emma Lockhart, gave Wedderburn control of the pace of the game in the final Q. Charlton fought hard to maintain the lead, but faltered when it counted. Abby Thompson for the navies was instrumental in their defence, rebounding well and keeping them in the game. It was the supremely talented Aliza Lockhart that took the game by the throat in the 4th however, finding space and opportunity that others couldn’t, hardly missing and when she did, 100% strike rate at rebounds in the 4th was an elite display of timing. Final Score Wedderburn 49 Charlton 43. Umpires best on Court - Aliza Lockhart (Wedderburn) and Abby Thompson (Charlton)

Feathers still flying THE Charlton Badminton season is getting towards the end, but the standard, and keenness of competition is still strong. - Contributed Great to see good numbers back on court this week in all three sessions played.

Above: (Left to right) Abby Thompson (GD) (best on Court Charlton), Kirsty McKenzie (WD) Charlton, Aliza Lockhart (GA) (Best on Court Wedderburn) and Lauren Campbell (WA) Charlton during the A Grade match at Sea Lake last Saturday where Wedderburn defeated Charlton 49 to 43.

Above: Also during the A Grade match (left to right): Maddison Postle (GD) Wedderburn, Maddison Fitzpatrick (C) Charlton, Lara Judd (GK) Wedderburn, Chloe Walsh (GS) Charlton.

Tuesday Night Old and young were back after the previous week’s Mixed Doubles Championships. In Section 1, Brian Heenan showed that he can still mix it with the best, winning all four sets to move to top spot for next week. Close on his heels was Troy Heenan, also winning all four sets played, and completing the Heenan trifecta in Section 1 – Mason had the next highest score, winning two and losing two closely. Sharon McLean returned to the winners list this week, winning all four sets to lay claim to Section 2 Champ. Jackson Zagame a close second, losing just the one set, 20/21, Matt Thompson rounding out the top three. Section 3 action saw Paul Sanderson back on court and in fine form, showing how it is done to win all four sets played. Ned Zagame losing just the one to finish second, while Jane Stanley had two narrow losses to come in third on the night. Tuesday Juniors Section 1 saw some very close matches played, and as a result the standings were hotly contested. Murphy Fitzpatrick and Seb Zagame both winning all three sets played, Murphy having a better points differential to take out the section. Isaac Bourke next best winning two to go along with a 25-31 defeat. Ethan Soulsby put it all together to win his three sets on his way to winning Section 2. Mitchell Boyle finishing second with a 19-21 his only loss, Charlie Zagame rounding out the top three, also dropping just the one set for the afternoon. Competition was fierce In Section 3, Darcy Olive winning on point difference over Jordan Chamberlain, both winning two and losing their third 14-15. Toby Bourke doing enough to finish third despite winning one out of three sets. End of Season Dinner The club is holding its dinner/presentation night on Friday the 2nd of September. Social Night A social night of competition will be held to finish the season on Tuesday the 6th of September from 7:30pm at the Charlton Stadium – all are very welcome to attend, looking for any current, new or old players from around the district to come along and have a hit.

Above: Kara Kara Golf Champions left to right: Sol Kelly Culgoa, Junior Champion and Andrew Kane, Boort Champion of Champions.

Men’s Shield Day for KKGA BOORT’S Andrew Kane won his ninth Kara Kara Golf Champion of Champions at Birchip on Shield day on 21st August. - Contributed His 73 off the stick gave him an eleven shots margin over Luke Kelly from Donald. The Junior Champion was Sol Kelly from Culgoa with 98, only one shot clear of Judd Durie from Sea Lake. The Birchip course was in great condition, probably the best it has been for many years, but recent rains made scoring very difficult. Shield day is also a team event with clubs having a team of five players playing for Scratch and Handicap shields. All ten clubs in the Association were represented. St. Arnaud won the Scratch shield with a score of 420, from Donald on 428 and Boort on 444. The Handicap shield went to Culgoa with 381 from Donald and Sea Lake that tied on 387. Results from the competition held in conjunction with Shield day. A Grade Scratch – Andrew Kane (Boort) 73 Handicap –Liam NcNeill (Wedderburn) 85-11-74 Handicap R’up – Graeme Male (St. Arnaud) 84-9-75 B Grade Scratch – Dick McLennan (Wycheproof) 89 Handicap – Sol Kelly (Culgoa) 98-30-68 Handicap R’up – Judd Durie – (Sea Lake) 99-26-73 NTP’s 3rd – Cameron Warne (Culgoa) 7th – Riley Doran (Birchip) 11th – Owen Bailey (Wedderburn) 17th – Andrew Kane (Boort)

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North Central Football Association 2nd Semi final results BIRCHIP-Watchem took the express route into North-Central football’s 2022 grand final, coach Trevor Ryan orchestrating a powerful - By Lance Standfield performance from the Bulls. They are one step closer to achieving a goal that has eluded them for 21 years, after overrunning Donald by 37 points in Saturday’s second semi-final at Sea Lake. On a perfect day for football, on a well presented Sea L ake Community Complex oval, the Bulls rode on the coat tails of a dynamic display from for ward Nathan Gordon, whose pace and agility proved more than a handful for the Royal Blues. His five goals proved to be the difference in a fiercely contested final that remained close well into the final quarter, when the Bulls blew the game apart with a three goal burst, including Gordon’s fifth. Birchip-Watchem’s scoring end featured two of the match’s outstanding players in a high class encounter which showcased the best in North-Central football. Gordon was the Bulls’ key player, as already mentioned, while Donald defender Ryley Barrack was the only player to achieve a

similar influence on the game. The final margin would certainly have been much greater had it not been for Barrack’s brilliant intercept marking. Both teams were missing key players, the Bulls ruckman/forward Dylan Adkins and midfielder Sam Simmons, while the Royal Blues were impacted by injury, illness and the dreaded Covid, causing Rian McGough, Mick Foster and Sam Griffiths to be ruled out prior to team selection. The loss of number one ruckman, Reece McNally compounded Donald’s dilemma when he was a late withdrawal due to illness. In the circumstances, the Royal Blues first half was impressive, as they matched the Bulls, who were bolstered by the return of strongly built midfield pair, Marshall Rippon and Elliot Jaeschke, whose influence on the game was significant. With Josh Potter shouldering the ruck

duties against BirchipWatchem man mountain L ochlan Sirett, and midfielders Brody Haddow, Ross Young and Ryan Hards winning plenty of the football, the Royal Blues were able to generate plenty of forward entries. But Donald’s attack suffered the most from the above list of outs, and it struggled to make headway or apply any significant scoreboard pressure against the stedfast BirchipWatchem defence, where Lachlan Ryan, James Lindeback, Dale Hinkley and Josh Booth kept a tight rein on their opponents. Ruck rover Brody Haddow proved to be the Royal Blues’ most prolific goal scorer with three, while Leigh Burke chipped in with two. In contract, BirchipWatchem scored its goals with seemingly greater ease, particularly when the ball was delivered in Nathan Gordan’s direction. His two first term goals set the pattern of his play for the day — lightning leads and

sure marking, his duel with Donald’s Seamus Young being one of the individual features of the game. Dyson Bell-Warren was another of Donald’s defenders to perform well, and was a good support for Barrack and Young, as well as providing dynamic dash out of defence. Marshall Rippon, in his first game following several weeks on the sidelines, also featured prominently, either in the midfield contests, or providing another goal kicking option. Between them, Rippon and Gordon had three first quarter goals on the board before Donald could reply, and for much of the afternoon, the Bulls were able to maintain that buffer. Each time Donald looked like closing the gap, be it in the opening term when Will and then L eigh Burke goaled, BirchipWatchem had the answers. Twelve points up at quarter-time, the second term produced an enthralling almost goalfor-goal contest, neither team able to establish a clear ascendancy. Brody Haddow and Ross Young were

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BIRCHIP-WATCHEM.... DONALD ....................

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Seniors 4. 2 2. 2

8. 5 13. 6 17. 8 (110) 6. 5 9.10 10.13 (73)

Goals for Birchip-Watchem: N. Gordon 5, M. Rippon 3, W. Sheahan 2, D. Ratcliffe 2, J. Christie 2, L. Foott, C. Hinkley, E Jaeschke. For Donald: B. Haddow 3, L. Burke 2, C. Brooks, J. Bates, W. Burke, S. Young, B. Beckham. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Nathan Gordon, Lachlan Ryan, Marshall Rippon, Lochlan Sirett, James Lindeback, Jacob Christie. For Donald: Ryley Barrack, Brody Haddow, Josh Potter, Dyson Bell-Warren, Ross Young, Ryan Hards.

Reserves

SEA LAKE-NANDALY DONALD ....................

7. 3 2. 5

7. 3 11. 4 13. 4 (82) 3. 5 5. 5 6. 6 (42)

Goal for Sea Lake-Nandaly: H. Harcourt 5, N. Wight 3, N. Watson, J. Donnan, C. Elliott, A. Collins, B. Poulton. For Donald: B. Dixon 2, T. Letts, M. Donnellon, D. Hawkes, B. Griffiths. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Ben Daniels, Codey Elliott, Connor Michael, Harry Harcourt, Joel Donnan, Nathan Wight. For Donald: Tom Letts, Brenton Dixon, Brady Griffiths, Ryan Bath, Tom George, Nat Clark.

Under-Seventeens

SEA LAKE-NANDALY BOORT........................

1. 1 1. 3

4. 2 2. 5

6. 4 3. 7

9. 6 (60) 7. 7 (49)

Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: C. O’Sullivan 3, T. Cox 2, B. Crowe 2, J. Stacey, J. Daniels. For Boort: F. Holland 4, M. Beattie, S. Barraclough. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Thomas Cox, Cooper Allan, Will Conlan, Jacob Hatcher, Ethan Ellis, Max Cahoon. For Boort: Alex Cockerell, Jack Potter, Sam Barraclough, Lachlan Hall, Brodie Wagner, Max Beatti.

Under-Fourteens

DONALD .................... SEA LAKE-NANDALY

1. 6 1. 0

1. 7 3. 9 3.10 (28) 3. 0 3. 0 4. 1 (25)

Goals for Donald: B. Donnellon, M. Godkin, J. Lydom. For Sea Lake-Nandaly: S. Barbary 2, T. Borlase, H. Cox. Best for Donald: Baxter Donnellon, Mitchell Godkin, Ben Perry, Ethan Clapham. For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Nate McClelland, Brayden Allan, Jacob Cox, Charlie Goldman, Cruz OSullivan, Scott Barbary.

Hockey

Women: Charlton 3 d. Birchip-Watchem 2. Best for Charlton: Elise Fitzpatrick, Jessica White, Tessa Fitzpastrick. For Birchip-Watchem: Bridie Reid, Kellie Matthews, Kristy Knights. Men: Donald 3 d. St. Arnaud 1. Best for Donald: Henry Bourchier, Finn Smith, James Leeder. For St. Arnaud: Russ Marland, Sam Male, Andrew Niblett.

Under-15: Birchip-Watchem 4 d. St. Arnaud 0. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Harry Cook, Austin Dean, Tylah Haslam. For St. Arnaud: Abby Weir, Chris Chaplin, Oliver Hand.

Under-12: St. Arnaud 2 d. Charlton 0. Best for St. Arnaud: Forbes Kirk, Finn Green, Isabella Bigmore. For Charlton: Murphy Fitzpatrick, Rhys Gahan, Darcy Olive.

Netball

“A” grade: Wedderburn 49 d. Charlton 43. Best for Wedderburn: Aliza Lockhart. For Charlton: Abby Thompson. “B” grade: Wedderburn 52 d. Donald 42. Best for Wedderburn: Laurel Prowse. For Donald: Jarni Gilmour. “C” grade: Sea Lake-Nandaly 43 d. Donald 38. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Jordan Gravestocks. For Donald: Courtney Doak.

Under-17 “A”: Donald 54 d. Birchip-Watchem 37. Best for Donald: Macie Mortlock. For BirchipWatchem: Ebony Frank.

Under-17 “B”: Boort 17 d. Donald 14. Best for Boort: Anna Lanyon. For Donald: Toni Jones.

Under-14 “A”: Birchip-Watchem 20 d. Wyche.Narraport 16. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Eva Coffey. For Wyche.Narraport: Dakota Connolly.

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prominent for the Royal Blues, while Daniel Ratcliffe made a valuable contribution for the Bulls. He repeatedly found space on his own up forward, to be on the receiving end of some rapid ball movement out of defence, often via the creative Kyle Stevens on a wing, Jacob Christie or Rippon, Jaeschke and Stefan Pye in the midfield. By half-time of an epic battle, the margin remained 12 points, both the Bulls and Royal Blues in the contest right up to their eyeballs. Birchip-Watchem continued to answer every Donald challenge early in the third, as Cody Brooks, Jordan Bates and Will Burke became more influential for the Royal Blues. Donald’s run of bad luck, injur y wise, struck again when pacey left footer, Darcy Harrison, went down with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. His loss briefly unsettled the Royal Blues, as the Bulls’ rapid ball movement pierced holes in their defence, and two quick goals, to Jaeschke and Jacob Christie, saw the margin blow out to 27 points, 23 minutes into the term. Showing resilience under duress, the Royal Blues rallied with two quick goals, including a team-lifting long bomb from Jordan Bates. A goal right on the three-quarter time siren to Will Sheahan regained some of the Bulls’ lost ground, however, with margin at the last change being 20 points. For eight minutes of the final term, the pressure exerted by both teams was intense, the tempo being raised several notches. When Lachie Foott broke free of Ryley Barrack’s desperate grasp to goal on the run eight minutes in, followed by Nathan Gordon’s mark and goal 2 minutes later, and a third goal to Marshall Rippon at the 12 minute mark, Donald’s fate was sealed. The Royal Blues tried desperately to rein in the Bulls, often bombing the ball forward, in hope more than well structured play, which made it easier for Bulls’ defenders, James Linderback and Lachlan Ryan in particular, to repel all but one attack, and that came late in the term, when Brody Haddow brought up his third major. But in terms of the game’s outcome, it was too little, too late, the Bulls marching into their grand final date with destiny, while the

Above: Donald’s Will Burke attempts to mark the ball in front of Birchip-Watchem’s (left to right) James Londeback, Dale Hinkley and Joshua Booth in the senior’s semi finals match on Saturday. Royal Blues must contend with what will be a fierce challenge from defending title holder, Sea Lake-Nandaly, at Charlton next Saturday. Final scores: Birchip-Watchem 17.8 (110) d. Donald 10.13 (73). Best for BirchipWatchem: Nathan Gordon, Lachlan Ryan, Marshall Rippon, Lachlan Sirett, James Lindeback, Jacob Christie. For Donald: Ryley Barrack, Brody Haddow, Josh Potter, Dyson Bell-Warren, Ross Young, Ryan Hards.

Reserves Sea Lake-Nandaly reserves have continued their three-game winning streak against Donald with a resounding seven-goal victory. There was a major setback for the Royal Blues when league leading goal kicker Bryan Beckham was promoted to the senior ranks just prior to the game. Nothing could be taken away, however, from the dominant display by the home team. It controlled most clearances and topped this off with key forwards strong in the air and damaging on the scoreboard. Harry Harcourt (five goals) and Nathan Wight with three were the main contributors, and these two were dif-

ficult for the Donald defenders to curb. Signs were ominous early with the Tigers’ Connor Michael rucking superbly and Nathan Wight, Harry Harcourt and Codey Elliott banging on majors in quick succession. Brady Griffiths, Tom Letts and Brenton Dixon were creative for Donald, with the latter marking and kicking truly to register its only goal for the quarter. The second term was the most even, producing two goals apiece. An absorbing duel was forming between Donald’s Tom George and the Tigers’ Angus Collins on their wing, where both impacted the game. Into the final stanza, and Sea Lake-Nandaly continued to win possession. The Tigers will now rest up for the grand final, while Donald licks its wounds and faces the BirchipWatchem Bulls next week at Charlton. Scores: Sea-Lake Nandaly 13.4. (82). Donald 6.6. (42). Best players for Donald: Tom Letts, Brenton Dixon, Brady Griffiths, Ryan Bath, Tom George, Nat. Clark. For Sea L akeNandaly: Ben Daniels, Codey Elliott, Connor Michael, Harr y Harcourt, Joel Donnan, Nathan Wight.

North Central Hockey results Under 12 St. Arnaud v Charlton Charlton won the toss and started with the ball allowing Murphy Fitzpatrick to attack from the first whistle. St. Arnaud were ready to defend, and the progress forward was stopped by Forbes Kirk. Although Charlton had much of the play, St . Arnaud were ready to pick up any stray ball and it was Forbes Kirk running into an open D that set up the first shot on goal. Darcy Olive defended well, with Clancy Bourke backing him up and clearing the ball out of the danger area. The Saints increased their aggression in form of goals with Finn Evans and Amber Jackson both unable to get past the Charlton Keeper. An infringement in the circle with 5 minutes before half time allowed St. Arnaud to compose themselves, Forbes pushing out to Finn Green and then mopping up the slow-paced hit on goal to put the first score on the board. St. Arnaud had further scoring oppor-

tunities before half time but Charlton’s defence was too strong. Charlton had a penalty corner in the first minute of the second half, but Forbes was out quick to defend the shot by Murphy Fitzpatrick. St. Arnaud took advantage of an open field with a great pass from Amber Jackson to Forbes Kirk who ran into the D shooting a goal from the baseline to increase the lead to 2. A repeat of the previous goal occurred within a minute, only to see the shot was kicked over the baseline by Darcy Olive. Rosie Fitzpatrick was strong through the centre and was well supported by Aria Whitfield who was prepared to put her stick in to defend the St. Arnaud attack. Charlton never gave up and were on the attack as the whistle blew, unable to add their own score on the board. Final Score: St Arnaud 2 – Charlton 0 Goals St. Arnaud: Forbes Kirk 2 Best Charlton: Murphy Fitzpatrick, Rhys Gahan, Darcy Olive

Above: Birchip-Watchem’s Austin Dean tries to intercept Saints’ Bob Donald for the ball in the Under 15’s hockey match.

Above: All eyes on the ball as Charlton’s Elise Fitzpatrick, attempt to shoot for goal inside the D as Birchip-Watchem defenders try to clear the ball away. Best St. Arnaud: Forbes Kirk, Finn Green, Isabella Bigmore Officiated by: Harrison Bowles and Ella Lanyon

Under 15 St. Arnaud v Birchip Watchem St. Arnaud’s Owen Lowe started the game with a quick flick to Hamish Darby who ran into a wall of Birchip Watchem defenders. Austin Dean put the Bulls into attack, but his strong hit did not connect with his teammates and went over the baseline. Birchip Watchem’s defence did not allow the ball to go beyond the halfway but they struggled to push the ball into the scoring zone with Christopher Chaplin stopping the ball at the top of the D. Owen Lowe showed his talent in aerials when taking free hits, moving the ball half the length of the field giving St. Arnaud their first penalty corner but Austin Dean was out quickly to the top of the D clearing the ball. Much of the game was played in the midfield with both teams unable to penetrate their attacking quarter through the great defensive work by both teams. Birchip-Watchem took the ball out of

defence through John Brooks bringing it down the line with Sassia Coffey passing to Beau Haslam who run the ball into the D, the ball went across the face of the goal to Allie Knights resulting in a penalty corner. Sassia Coffey pushed out to Harry Cook, with a bit of scrappy play in front of goals and Sassia Coffey’s quick lunge put the ball into the back of the goal with less than 2 minutes to play in the first half. The second half commenced with Birchip-Watchem taking the ball and they controlled the game for the first five minutes, having several shots on goal but Tahli Wright was stoic in goals, not allowing the ball through. The side line hit by St. Arnaud was turned over, Harry Cook intercepted the ball, ran into goal to go one-on-one with the goalie sneaking the ball past him to add a second goal to the Bull’s score board. A penalty corner for Birchip Watchem saw a sharp clean hit at the top of the D by Harry Cook and the Bulls stretched their lead to 3. St Arnaud continued to play strong with the pressure put on their backline, Christopher Chaplin and Hamish Darby helping clear the ball.

Above: Under 12s are happy to be into the Grand Final from (left to right) back row, Forbes Kirk, Finn Green, Amelia Watts, Isabella Bigmore, Amber Jackson, Finn Wilson, Duncan Kirk, Isaac Johns, Charlie Kirk and Coach Nicola Kirk. Middle row: Lewis Lowe, Ned Ezard, Samuel Greenaway, Hannah Stones and Arley Reyne, Front: Zach Green.

A stray ball in the midfield was picked up by Eva Coffey and into Allie Knights on the post, pushing the ball back to the spot for Harry Cook’s 3rd goal. Final score: Birchip Watchem 4 – St. Arnaud 0 Goals: Harry Cook 3, Sassia Coffey 1 Best Birchip Watchem: Harry Cook, Austin Dean, Tylah Haslam Best St. Arnaud: Abby Weir, Christopher Chaplin, Oliver Hand Officiated by Ella Lanyon and Angela Poxon

Women Charlton v Birchip Watchem Birchip Watchem may have started with the ball, but it was Charlton who had the first opportunity in front of goal within the opening minute. Charlton were showing why they had not been defeated all year and were strong in all aspects of play and were rewarded with a goal by Jessica White, five minutes into the half. Xanthe Fitzpatrick kept the ball in attack and had another shot on goal from just inside the circle, but Kristy Knights defended the ball over the baseline. The Bull’s Jenna Angel carried the ball to the other end and was awarded a short corner courtesy of a break down tackle just outside the D. The short corner caused a stroke as the ball hit the foot of a Charlton player behind the Goalie Tahlia Casey White. Youngster, Jenna Angel calmly stepped into take the stroke and equalised the score. Charlton were quick to respond and had the ball down the other end and pushed the ball into a Bull’s foot for a short corner. Charlton started the second half with a couple of early chances through short corners. The younger Charlton players stepped up, with Elise Fitzpatrick laying a great tackle, negotiated her way around 5 players and managed to get the ball into Charlton’s attacking circle and creating a penalty corner.

The ball didn’t come beyond the 25 and was passed back into D, passed around and then pushed in by Elise to get another goal for Charlton. Charlton intercepted the ball at the 25, hitting it straight into the D which was kicked out by the GK only to be picked up by Poppy Fitzpatrick and sneaking a goal in behind Kristy Knights. The Bulls tried to respond with a couple of quick hits down to their D with a high deflection from a Charlton stick creating a penalty corner. The goal sneak Allie Knights finished off a pass from Bridie Reid to reduce the deficit. Time came too soon for Birchip Watchem to add another goal and Charlton will move straight through to the grand final. Final Score: Charlton 3 – Birchip Watchem 2 Goals Charlton: Jessica White, Elise Fitzpatrick, Poppy Fitzpatrick Goals Birchip Watchem: Jenna Angel, Allie Knights Best Charlton: Elise Fitzpatrick, Jessica White, Tessa Fitzpatrick Best Birchip Watchem: Bridie Reid, Kellie Matthews, Kristy Knights Officiated by: Corey Harrison and Brett MacDonald

Men St. Arnaud v Donald St. Arnaud started in typical fashion with Andrew Niblett running through the centre of the ground. Donald was not letting Andrew Niblett play his normal game, with Zac Griffiths tagging him and at times up to four players trying to tackle him. James Leeder tried to open up the play with an aerial, but it went into a pack of players and was returned to St. Arnaud’s scoring end once again. Neither team had managed to have a scoring shot in the first fifteen minutes of play. Henry Bourchier and Tom Reekie were great in defence denying Niblett a chance to score at the other end. The ball returned to Donald’s D and they

had two successive penalty corners but no score to break the deadlock. Donald’s Henry Bourchier was playing an aggressive game, running from one end of the pitch to the other, linking with teammates but the defence from both teams was denying shots on goal. Henry Bourchier was given advantage through the centre of field, made it to the top of the D and had a shot on goal only to be kicked out be goalie Tyson Chaplin and straight back down to the Saint’s end. There was a lull in proceeding with most of the play occurring in the midfield before Donald decided to become more aggressive, pushing into their D and having a couple of shots on goals. A short corner ensued and the deflection of a Henry Bourchier’s stick went high and despite Tyson getting a mitt on it, the ball landed behind him putting the first score on the board. The Saints were not to be deterred and had the ball down the other end, a card issued to Henry Bourchier, a penalty corner, and a straight hit on goal from Andrew Niblett equalised. Neither team was able to score again before full time despite numerous opportunities at both ends. A crowd-pleasing penalty shootout was needed to decide the game. The imposing figure of Donald’s Samuel Hirst made it difficult for St Arnuad to have a clear shot on goal and none of their players managed to score. Final Score: Donald 3 – St. Arnaud 1 Goals Donald: Henry Bourchier, Finn Smith, James Leeder Goal St. Arnaud: Andrew Niblett Best Donald: Henry Bouchier, Zac Griffiths, James Leeder Best St. Arnaud: Russ Marland, Sam Male, Andrew Niblett Officiated by: Corey Harrison and Brett MacDonald

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Above: Simon’s 113cm cod.

A great end to Cod Season for St. Arnaud Anglers ON 27th and 28th August 2022, twenty-one anglers from St. Arnaud Angling Club camped and fished at Tree Tops Camp in Cohuna. This being Comp 1 for the 2022/2023 season. A lovely sunny weekend saw six cod caught. Simon Burke finished his cod season off in style by catching three cod. A 63cm, 72cm, and his biggest being a massive 113cm. Simon won biggest fish with his 113cm cod. Aidan Burke caught a 56cm cod. Aidan won secret length. Ivan Wild caught a 59cm cod. Ivan won mens

- Contributed biggest bag with his cod. L eanne Burke caught a 72cm cod. Leanne won ladies biggest bag with her cod. Congratulations to everyone who caught fish and good luck to everyone for this season of fishing. New members are always welcome. If you enjoy fishing, camping and socialising we are the club for you. Contact Barney Ezard if interested. Happy Fishing!

Above: Leanne’s 72cm cod.

After the cancellation of last year’s season, this year’s awards night was always going to be a beauty. Held in the glorious Charlton Park complex and hosted by 3SH’s compere of the Saturday morning North- Central segment, Noel Watson, the event was a huge success.

Young’s stellar career This season’s Feeny Medalist played his junior footy and a year in the Seniors in Donald and played with a variety of clubs before returning to add to the leadership of the team in 2019. Between those times Ross Young has played Under 18 TAC competition with the Bendigo Pioneers, joined the Uni Blues for three seasons, then the VFL Northern Bullants for two more seasons. He was drafted by Carlton in 2007 and played six games in that team that year. On relocating to WA he played five seasons winning the Sandover Medal (best and fairest in the WAFL) in 2007 and was runner up the following year. Ross returned to Victoria and Uni Blues winning their ‘best and fairest’ in 2013 and then proceeded to Richmond’s VFL team taking out the best and fairest in that team as well. After another stint with Uni Blues and more ‘best and fairest’ accolades Ross returned to Donald where he won that club’s best and fairest in 2021.

(Charlton) polled well to beat Ty Colbert (Birchip-Watchem). Ty turned the tables by winning the Community Bank Charlton and District Team Player of the Year ahead of St. Arnaud’s Sam Male. The Tooleybuc Sports Club Presidents’ Award was won by Gedd Hommelhoff (Wycheproof-Narraport).

Donald claims Rookie of the Year Above: Rookie of the Year, Will Burke.

Other Awards Winning his second consecutive reserves’ ‘best and fairest’ was Jack Ryan (BirchipWatchem), and runner up was Josh Talty (Donald). In the Under 17s Nick Thompson

Donald had another winner with Will Burke claiming the honours for the Rookie of the Year and he received the Maurie Morgan Memorial Medal. Those that contributed in making this season a successful return after COVID lockdowns were thanked by NorthCentral chairman Tim Lockhart.

Above: Ross Young Donald, winner of the 2022 North Central Football Feeny Medal.

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