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Vaccination rates hide the inequities of your address AFTER a slow start when Australia was putting COVID-19 vaccines in arms at the rate of one million in 45 days, the rate has picked up substantially and now the one million doses is being met every three to four days.

So far (Monday this week) nearly 30.5 million doses have been delivered across the nation.

At that rapid pace we can expect that the country will achieve 70 per cent double dosed of the eligible population to be reached later this month.

However, those figures represent an averaging of the data over the eligible population and there are still significant areas

in Australia that lag behind the national average.

Lowest rate is rural Peta Rutherford, the chief executive of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), said the federal health department’s official data showed a number of smaller rural communities were sitting below 60% first dose vaccination.

One of those is

POLICE REPORT ST. ARNAUD Burglary at Napier Street business In the early hours of Saturday morning there was a burglary at the Lyal Eales store in Napier Street St. Arnaud.

It was a forced entry by person or persons unknown.

Property was stolen and the St. Arnaud Police attended. The scene was processed by the Crime Scene Unit.

St. Arnaud Police are making enquiries and request information from the community.

A number of properties have already been canvassed by Police, however, they are appealing for anyone who may have private CCTV footage particularly in the McMahon Street vicinity to come forward to the St. Arnaud Police.

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Edward River in NSW where, according to the latest data, only 47% of people have had their first dose and 30% double dosed.

There is concern amongst experts that in order for rural communities to be safe they too need to hit the 70% vaccination level before they opened up for travel.

Indigenous rates lagging Newly released figures on Indigenous vaccination rates by region show that many areas in Western Australia are lagging well behind the rest of the country.

Victorian rates Suburbs with Victoria’s lowest vaccination rates have been revealed in a new interactive map, showing some areas have less than 10 per cent of their population fully protected.

Tr u g a n i n a , in Melbourne’s west, had the worst numbers in the state, with only between five and 10 per cent of the popula-

tion fully vaccinated, and up to 25 per cent receiving a first dose.

Hotspot suburbs Dandenong and Craigieburn were also among the suburbs lagging, with only 2030 per cent of residents having received both doses.

The suburbs of We r r i b e e , M e l t o n , Whittlesea, Cranbourne and Pakenham were also listed among the lowest in the state, with a second dose average of between 30 and 35 per cent.

In a bid to target the high risk suburbs the Victorian Government has launched the new map to highlight low vaccination rates.

The map, which shows vaccine rates by area, has revealed dire numbers in some suburbs battling the worst of the current outbreak.

Highest rates in affluent suburbs The map showed Malvern and Kooyong as Melbourne’s mostvaccinated suburbs, with up to 90 per cent of residents receiving a first dose, and between

Above: East Wimmera Health Service hold vaccination clinics at all their campuses with the St. Arnaud clinic held at the Town Hall.

60 and 65 per cent now double dosed.

Toorak, Brighton and Eltham were a little behind these suburbs with 85 per cent of residents receiving a first dose, and up to 60 per cent now double dosed.

Results for St. Arnaud and region An anomaly also exists within the Northern Grampians Shire with the shire as a whole achieving 90.8 per cent for first dose and 62.4 per cent for double doses.

In St. Arnaud, the

first vaccination dose rate is very high at 95 to 100 per cent with the second dose rate between 45 and 50 per cent.

However, for the areas around St. Arnaud that include Avon Plains, Coonooer Bridge, Beazleys Bridge, Gooroc, Gre Gre, Slaty Creek, Stuart Mill, Traynors Lagoon and Paradise, 3477 postcodes, the numbers are significantly different.

In an eligible population of 732 only 65 to 70 per cent of individuals have received one dose and between 45 and 50 per cent have received both doses.

These figures suggest that the high rate of first dose in St. Arnaud have been administered more recently and the double doses figures will catch up over the next few weeks.

However, with such a low first dose figure in the 3477 postcode area the figures represent a failing that could have consequences when the state opens up.

If you have not received a vaccination and wish to do so you can contact East Wimmera Health Service on 5477 2100 to arrange for an appointment.

Much overdue road signage in time for tourists starts at last Left: The concrete slabs forming the base for the new road signs were all poured last week on the six roads into St. Arnaud, replacing the old signs. This old sign on the North Western Road shows the extent of damage that had occurred. On the Sunraysia Highway the complete middle of the sign had been demolished.

Pictured (left to right) Matthew Donaldson and Brad Organ, after the pouring of the concrete slab.

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If ever there was a time for recognition and reward its now

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In twenty three years the union that represents Victorian nurses and midwives have only had one other Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA) where they have not had to take the matter to industrial action to save safe staffing levels. This is because the State Government established patient ratios in legislation in 2015.

In April last year the union finalised their EBA with the State Government and were able to, thanks to the patient ratios legislation, concentrate on the other clauses of the agreement including occupational health and safety, gender equity, education and professional development, dispute resolution and fatigue and overtime. In that EBA a 9 per cent wage increase over four years was negotiated, that is, 3 per cent in each December of 2020, 2021 and 2022, as well as Sunday night shift rate increases to encourage staff to fill those unpopular rosters.

Our own health service, East Wimmera Health Service, was one of five more hospitals that were granted a roster that increased handover time between shifts and reduced fatigue. Not one of the clauses listed on the union’s website refers to pandemic situations in any form, either for penalty rates or bonuses. Recently the Greens in Victoria have called for the State Government to provide a ‘salary top up’ for clinical staff in public hospitals who are providing hands-on care to COVID patients, and for this top up to last for the next six months.

With close on 2,000 new cases every day, Victorian hospitals are said to be heading for a crisis. The Defence Forces personnel are this week being called in to drive ambulance vehicles to free up paramedics, and Community Service Officers will take over from paramedics in ramping situations, where they wait at hospitals for admission.

Currently there are 117 individuals in Intensive Care Units (ICU), of the 578 COVID cases in Victorian hospitals, a number that has doubled in ten days and will certainly at least double again over coming weeks and months.

The health system is already stretched to the limit with issues around attracting staff and now staff retention issues are increasing and when you examine the salaries of nurses you can see why.

The average registered nurse in Australia earns just over $80,000 per year when the average salary for an individual in Australia is around $99,600 per year. North Central News (NCN) has a firsthand report from an Emergency Department nurse in a Melbourne hospital, who relates that her immediate issue involves the noise level in the normally quiet room during a resuscitation. Everyone is wearing masks and must raise their voices to be heard, and easy conversations with patients became more fractious as staff try to be compassionate through all the personal protective equipment (PPE) and fear they are appearing sharp and uncaring. It is not an accident that the primary issue for a caring nurse would be that they may find it more difficult to emotionally support patients.

The end of a shift brings the headache and the sore muscles as a result of being trapped within the PPE garb. Nurses fear that what was camaraderie in emergency medicine is abating and they try to push away the grief that they see, and hold the hands of those dying alone, as COVID restrictions force nursing staff to stand in for the closest family loved ones.

If ever there was a time for recognition and reward for unusual circumstances it is now. NCN echoes the sentiments of many when we say a bonus of say $9,000 paid over six months to staff earning up to $90,000 to financially recognize work on the frontline, is a small thank you. As well, this bonus could be used to help retain nurses in hospitals and attract others who have been lost to vaccination hubs and testing clinics. It is crunch time in our hospital system and what is required is a little more than simple applause to those that are dedicating their everyday life and put themselves at risk and under stress every day. We need them more than we ever have before.

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CROSSWORD Is it supporting local business to offer free camping Dear Editor, During these Covid19 times, you would think that the local and state government would be supporting local business to keep them going during these hard times.

It was terrible seeing the amount of caravans free camping only 100

meters away from our local caravan park, right on their door step.

Don’t get me wrong I am all for free camping but not on the door step of our local caravan park.

I did drop in to mention this to the caravan park owners, and they inform me that they have tried to get it shifted, but there is some problem with who wants to take responsibility for it, and who actually owns the land.

The Northern Grampians Shire says they don’t own it, and that DWELP own the land, but when you contact DWELP they say the Shire owns the

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land, so who owns it?

I think this is very poor of the shire not to be chasing this up, as the park is shire leased and that this would benefit them as well as the leasee.

It would be great to get some clarification on this topic, as we all like to see local business stay, and prosper.

It would be good to see something done on this topic, as it is a disgrace that we have a free camping just meters away from our wonderful park that the new owners have improved so much over the recent years and has very good reviews.

Some people may say that it is just a caravan park, for example: but if you owned a fuel station and someone built a fuel station next door and gave away free fuel, you would not be happy as it would be taking away your income.

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COVID vaccination complainers Dear Editor, I am immunocompromised, because I have weekly injections of a type of chemotherapy to suppress my overactive immune system, which has caused rheumatoid arthritis.

I had the Astra Zeneca injections as soon as they were available in Maryborough.

The second jab was in mid-July, so by August 1 was confident that I could move freely around our district.

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In August an alert came warning that immunocompromised people may have no immunity against Covid-19, because of their drugs.

The FDA in the USA said that a third “primary” vaccination might be needed by some patients.

So I asked my GP if there was a test to see if there were antibodies to Covid-19 in my blood.

She ordered a test, and the result was negative for antibodies.

It is highly likely that I have no immunity, in spite of 2 jabs!

I asked for another vaccination, but ‘boosters’ are not legally allowed at present. In my case it would be revaccination, not a ‘booster’.

This may explain why some people die from Covid-19, despite double vaccination.

L obbying local politicians has resulted in the news that easier tests for immunity are being developed in Victoria.

The ATAGI group that advises the government about immunisation has just announced that there may be extra jabs available for the immunocompromised by the end of the year.

That means I will have to live in isolation until I have had at least one more jab.

Fully vaccinated can still pass Covid-19 on, so both my carer and I are at risk.

I regard vaccination as a blessing in this modern age.

Millions of lives have been saved by various vaccinations over the past century.

Here in Australia we don’t even have to pay for it.

I honestly don’t understand the reluctance of some to take advantage of such a gift from the government.

Those who refuse to be vaccinated seem to be selfish, not caring about their community.

There are probably others in the area who have similar health problems to mine, like those who have cancer treatments, or have received donated organs.

They are at risk from the inhumanity of those who refuse to be vaccinated because of ‘human rights’.

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Democracy Vs Personal Freedom

Mis-information is rife and can be deadly.

Ali Cupper Member for Mildura

Dear Editor The global medical consensus is that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.

It is built upon a century worth of vaccine science and at least a decade of SARS-specific vaccine research.

The COVID-19 vaccine has been put through rigorous clinical trials.

If you are vaccinated, you might still catch or transmit the virus, but you are much less likely to end up in hospital or die.

If you decide not to get vaccinated, your decision will impact others, including the vaccinated population.

The more the virus is circulating in the community, the longer it will linger, the more people it will infect, and the greater the opportunity for further mutations which might eventually overcome the vaccine. In other words, none of us are safe until we all are, or at least a very high majority are.

Vaccine mandates are not new.

They were introduced in 2015 by the Federal Coalition Government.

The ‘no jab, no welfare’ policy was designed to address a resurgence of whooping cough in unvaccinated children.

The Labor State Government’s ‘no jab, no play’ policy had the same goal.

In a democracy, personal freedom is not absolute.

It never has been.

It is always balanced against the community interest.

Indoor smoking bans and mandatory seatbelts are further examples.

The bottom line is that vaccine mandates for COVID-19 will lead to more people being vaccinated.

This will reduce the frequency and severity of lockdowns. It will be a lifeline to small business.

If you are unable to receive a vaccination due to legitimate medical reasons, you can get an exemption.

When deciding whether to get a vaccination the best source of accurate, reliable information is your GP. If you must consult the internet, scrutinise your sources very, very carefully.

Alternative Roadmap proposed Dear Editor, Victorians are looking for an iron-clad guarantee we’re on the road to reopen, rebuild and recover.

Mixed messages and the Premier’s condescending lack of trust in Victorians has left us without hope that Labor’s roadmap will deliver us the freedoms it promises.

As double-dose vaccination rates reach 60 per cent in regional Victoria, we deserve to know 18 months of sacrifice won’t be for nothing.

The Nationals’ alternative roadmap delivers certainty and a positive way forward.

Under L abor’s roadmap, when regional LGAs do hit higher vaccination thresholds we’ll still wait weeks to reopen due to lower rates in Melbourne (51 per cent of Melburnians have been double dosed).

The Nationals’ alternative roadmap calls for regional Victoria to be unshackled from Melbourne, to allow us to move to the next phase as soon as we reach key milestones.

Common sense changes, like rolling out rapid testing, will build confidence that we’re doing everything we can to keep protecting our health when we do reopen.

For regional hospitality, it should include an immediate return to density limits of one person per four square metres, not patron caps, for LGAs that aren’t in lockdown.

Our schools and childcare in regional areas that aren’t in lockdown should be able to fully reopen – immediately.

And at the 70 per cent milestone, all country community sport should return for fully vaccinated Victorians, with an adequate number of players for competition.

What regional Victoria needs is a plan for recovery, not a fake lifting of restrictions that stops us building a post-COVID future.

Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria

Above: The front bar will be more active over the next two weeks with a trial of the Vaccinated Economy underway.

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Serving St. Arnaud & surrounding districts

Trialling the Vaccinated Economy started this week in Wycheproof A diverse range of events and businesses in south and west Victoria are part of a test-run for the state's future as a ‘vaccinated economy’.

In Wycheproof, the Terminus Hotel, is among the 15 regional enterprises which, from this week, will open to the fully vaccinated only.

Elsewhere in regional Victoria, a gym, cinemas, pubs and cafes will also take part including the Avoca Hotel.

The State Government test run aims to work out any problems with the plan to re-open when 70 per cent of the 16 years of age and older population has received two vaccine doses.

The projected date for that double dose milestone is 26th October.

The trial will run for two weeks and will test the new vaccine certification technology before metropolitan businesses open up.

The new technology will be truly tested with the Melbourne Cup which will be open to 10,000 patrons.

In another element of the trial, Roberts One Real Estate in Warrnambool will test a new and improved version of the Service Victoria app that will allow 30 fully vaccinated people to attend an open house at any one time.

The app will also allow 30 fully vaccinated people at indoor auctions and 100 at outdoor auctions.

Victorian Minister for Government Ser vices Danny Pearson said the trials would help find bugs in the system.

"We're tr ying to make it a positive user experience by incorporating your immunisation certificate into your Service Victoria app, so from a business perspective you can check in and show that you're vaccinated all in the one location," Mr Pearson said.

How vaccine certificates work In Victoria, access to the vaccine certification is through the Service Victoria app once it is shared from the Commonwealth's MyGov site.

For those that do not have a smartphone, you will need to get your vaccination history printed out and you can phone the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809.

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago 7th October - 13th October 1921 Back to St. Arnaud - Continued from last week’s paper

Show night

Wirth’s Circus held in Railway Reserve and pictures at Joyland.

Concert in Town Hall featuring the St. Arnaud Male Choir, with solos by Miss Woods, Mr O S Sharp, Miss M Kay, Mr H J Rowe with Mrs C W Parry acting as accompanist throughout the evening.

Military Ball in Drill Hall – 200 couples danced to music by Miss Stanislaus, H and W and R Romano.

Thursday During the morning General Sir C B White presented a photo of his father who was a former Mayor, to the Borough at a gathering in the Mayor’s Room and in front of the Town Hall St. Arnaud photographer P Smith took a photo of a large group of ‘Come-Backs’,

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while others visited James Malcolm’s Flour Mill.

That afternoon the St. Arnaud Turf Club held a race meeting attended by 2, 500 people, resulting in a record gate taking of £260.

The owners of the winning horses wereMaiden Plate – A J Simpson.

Hurdle Race – A J Simpson, Flying Handicap – S E Smith, Back-to Handicap – M J O’Meara.

Welter Handicap – A J Simpson.

Handicap Trot – C T Simons.

Novelty Pony Race – A Irwin.

In the evening an Official Military Ball

was held in the Town Hall and attended by 100 couples with music by an orchestra from Charlton.

Pictures at Joyland and dance in Orderly Room.

Friday The St. Arnaud Athletic Club held a huge sports day in King George’s Park.

Due to special requests many of the items given by the children on Monday were repeated.

There were a wide variety of races with some of the winners beingObstacle race - J J Martin, Comebacks race – C J Warren 1st W G Torney 2nd.

Boys race – D Stewart 1st, G Dewhurst 2nd.

Catch a greasy pig – J Cecini.

Sheffield Handicap over several heats – C Rowe 1st, J Bibby 2nd, H Goltz 3rd.

Footballers Handicap - J Bibby 1st, C Rowe 2nd, H Goltz 3rd.

Footballers Relay Race – Donald 1st Moolerr 2nd.

Wood chop- J Wright 1st, E Carlyon 2nd The St. Arnaud Gun Club held a shooting competition at the Showgrounds where they used 600 birds from Port Pirie, South Australia.

The £1 pigeon match with gold medal was won by local ‘St Arno’ and £100 pigeon match won by S Grant [champion wing shot of Australia].

In the evening there was a concert by ‘Comebacks’ at the

Town Hall, with some of the entertainers being – Mrs F Beyer and Miss Elva Beyer [both from Bendigo], Miss Grace Beyer [Ararat], Mr Dash [Ballarat], Mrs D Robinson [Bruthen] Mr Watmuff [Mildura] and Miss K Crone [Bendigo].

A reunion of the Stewart L odge of Freemasons held at Masonic Hall was attended by 170 brethren, followed by songs and recitations at the Church of England Parish Hall.

A re-union of Rechabites was held in the Methodist schoolroom.

Dance at Orderly Room and pictures at Joyland.

Saturday Football match at King George’s Park –

- By Heather Pritchard Comebacks v’s Irymple.

The Comebacks team – J and W McNicol, Millgate, Tampion, Grant, Tyson, Crone, Letts, Goltz, Fithall, Edelsten, Walker, Wyatt, Rowe, Wilson x2, Penny and Durger.

Irymple 4-10 defeated Comebacks 2-5.

The tennis tournament concluded – gent’s doubles won

by Duggan and McClelland from G Kay and J J Feeny 9-5, the results of mixed doubles and gents singles not available.

Several trains filled to capacity left St. Arnaud on Saturday and on Monday more trains took the last of our visitors home.

Recreation and safety boost for Lake Fyans LAKE Fyans is set to receive an upgrade over the warmer months as GWMWater carry out works on the embankment and marina.

Water levels in the reservoir have been slightly lowered to enable completion of the embankment upgrade, which is essential to preserve the integrity of the dam wall and ensure it meets dam safety standards.

In the early stages of the works, GWMWater will also desilt and deepen the marina to provide access for larger boats while the project is underway and into the future.

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Managing Director Mark Williams said that they recognise the value and importance of our region’s lakes and weir pools due to the environmental and recreational benefits for local communities and visitors to the region.

“This project is an investment in water supply infrastructure, as well as an integral recreational lake for community, tourists and local sporting clubs” he said.

In preparation for the project, the Storage Manager completed a water transfer from Lake Fyans to Taylors Lake in mid-September, which resulted in a reduced water level by about 30 centimetres.

The lake levels will also naturally decline, as

they do during summer.

Mr Williams said despite the reduction, water levels will be maintained to ensure recreation activities can continue over summer.

“The project will be completed between January and April, when water levels at Lake Fyans are naturally lower.

“Earth works require the bank to be dry, so the work needs to occur when there is minimal rain forecast” he said.

Lake Fyans’ main user groups and stakeholders will be kept informed as the project progresses.

Water level information is updated weekly and can be monitored on the GWMWater or Storage Manager website.

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POLICE REPORT • From page 1.

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Positions Vacant Team Leader Customer Support

Unscheduled Council Meeting An unscheduled Council Meeting will be held at 12.30pm on 25 October 2021, online via Microsoft Teams.

Council is seeking applications from suitable candidates to lead their customer support team. This position The purpose of the meeting is to is responsible for leading council’s consider the following items: customer experience processes and Adoption of Annual Report 2020-21 Financial Plan 2021-31 capabilities across the organisation so Municipal Public Health and customer experience delivery is Wellbeing Plan 2021-25 responsive, first point issue resolution and customer centric.

The Council Meeting will be livestreamed to council's YouTube Applications close Monday, 18 Channel and a link will be available on October 2021. Please apply via our council's website at website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Careers www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Council/ Council-Meetings.

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The Annual Report 2020-21 contains a copy of the report of the Auditor under Section 9 of the Audit Act 1994.

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The Victorian Government has announced a permit system that will assist Victorians in metropolitan Melbourne and regions subjected to Open Air Permit to Burn travel restrictions to travel to their A fee exemption period will be from properties in the Northern Grampians Saturday 2 October to 18 October Shire to undertake essential summer 2021. Under Council's General Local bushfire preparedness work. Permit Law 2012, an Open Air Permit to holders can apply online via council's Burn is required when burning website at materials on land zoned as residential, www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/fire and commercial or industrial outside the can only travel to our shire when declared fire danger period. approved. Council encourages For further information and to apply, property owners who are under travel please visit ngshire.vic.gov.au and restrictions to consider engaging local search Open Air Permit to Burn. contractors wherever possible.

Scholarships To Help Women Lead On And Off The Field

Nominations are open for the Victorian Government 2021-22 Change Our Game Scholarship Grants Program to support female leadership across all levels of sport. Visit changeourgame.vic.gov.au for more information.

Phone 03 5358 8700 or visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au

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Police attended a critical incident in Woolpack Road on Saturday night.

It was attended by the Critical Incident Response Team from Melbourne, the Dog Squad, Police Airwing and multiple uniformed police attended to assist.

Sgt Tim Thompson stressed there was no ongoing risk to the community and that all the issues have been resolved.

A 48 year old male is assisting police with their enquiries.

No charges have been laid at this stage.

Other recent burglaries As mentioned in last week’s North Central News there have been a spate of burglaries recently in Sporting Clubs in particular.

Sgt Thompson wishes to encourage anyone that may have information, no matter how small, to come forward.

“It may just be the last piece of the puzzle that we need” he said.

Ongoing and further information on Walkers Lake Police have followed up questioning a number of youths after the damage to the Walkers Lake area occurred on the AFL Grand Final long weekend.

St. Arnaud Police have also followed up on another report at Walkers Lake on Monday morning of further damage.

Munyip Police are making enquiries around this incident currently.

Sgt Thompson congratulated the community for reporting these incidents and encouraged reporting of crime to continue.

Execution of search warrant St. Arnaud Police assisted by the Ararat Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at a McDonald Road St. Arnaud house on Monday morning.

Police located an assortment of stolen goods.

The investigation is ongoing.

Illegal scooters and skateboards St. Arnaud Police have received reports regarding e-scooters and eskateboards being used in town.

They wish to remind people that while you can own one, they cannot be used on public roads, cycle lanes or footpaths if they have power rating greater than 200 watts or are travelling over 10km/h.

The only place they can be used is on private land.

If you’re caught riding one in a public place, police may impound them and you may receive a fine or a court appearance for unlicensed riding, unregistered vehicle, driving on a footpath, failing to wear a helmet, drink/drug driving, careless riding.

Impoundment costs can be more than $1,200.

CHARLTON Wilful damage Between Friday 8th October 2021 and Saturday 9th October, 2021, the public toilets in High Street Charlton were damaged.

Anyone with information that could assist police with solving this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

St. Arnaud to receive funding in next round of the Building Better Regions Fund THE Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) is an initiative that was created for the benefit of regional Australia and the latest funding round takes the total support through the fund to $1.38 billion throughout Australia and across nearly 1,300 projects.

In Mallee, over $37.3 million has been invested across 33 projects.

St. Arnaud Mining History Discovery Trail and St Arnaud & District Historical Society Incorporated will receive $33,390 and the Northern Grampians Shire Council will receive $33,000 to upgrade the St. Arnaud Pool with a cover and shade.

In other projects that have won funding in Mallee, the Buloke Shire Council will receive $142,699 to protect and sustain the Wycheproof Saleyards.

As well $96,000 will go to the Wimmera D e v e l o p m e n t Association Inc. for the Building Migration Pathways to support regional growth.

Mildura Rural City Council will receive $1,150,000 for the 'Mallee - Back on Track' Project, and Horsham Rural City Council will receive

$331,000 for Accessible Family Change Rooms, at the Horsham Aquatic Centre.

The Northern Grampians Shire Council will also receive $212,500 for the Great Western Wine and Heritage Cycle Trail Trail Stage 1.

Federal Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said the Government’s investment will deliver better facilities and economic opportunities for the region.

“The Liberal and Nationals Government is delivering the services and infrastructure our communities deserve,” Dr Webster said.

“These projects will provide the means to have modern and updated facilities in our region.

These projects will contribute to Mallee being a great place to live and visit” Dr Webster said.

“The funding for St Arnaud’s local pool will

build much needed pool and shade covers.

“Investments will be made for the St Arnaud Mining History Discovery Trail, and the Great Western Wine and Heritage Cycle Trail.

“Wycheproof Saleyards have secured funding to ensure its sustainability, while the funding for Wimmera Development Association will allow them to deliver its Migration Pathways Project.

“I’m pleased to have worked closely with local councils and community groups to see funding secured for these projects.

“I’m proud to be part of a Government that both listens and delivers for our communities.”

Under Round 5 of the BBRF, the Government has committed almost $300 million to support 295 projects across regional Australia, which will create an estimated 9,900 jobs during the project period” Dr Webster said.

For a full list of successful projects, please visit: www.business.gov.au/bbrf

COVID Updates and Developments Statistics On Tuesday the Government reported that there were 1,466 new cases detected and 8 deaths recorded.

The new cases were detected from 73,138 test results that were processed yesterday, and they take the state's active cases to 19,012.

Of the new cases 122 were recorded in regional Victoria overnight.

Five of the state's eight deaths were from Melbourne's north and west and the other three deaths were from the City of Melbourne.

The death toll for the current outbreak in Victoria now stands at 93.

There are 677 people in hospital with COVID, with 133 in ICU. Of those, 94 are on a ventilator.

There were 34,279 doses of vaccine administered at state-run sites and thousands more at GPs and pharmacies.

Eighty-six per cent of Victorians aged over 16 have had at least one dose of vaccine.

Vaccinated Economy This week is the start of the Trial of the Opening Up of the Economy with the culmination of that being the Melbourne Cup with crowds of up to 10,000 and the technology will be on trial.

There will also be concerts at the Sidney Myer Music bowl and smaller venues across the state, as preparations for Victoria’s safe reopening ramp up.

Subject to consideration of the venue’s COVIDSafe Plan and approval from the Chief Health Officer, several thousand people will be able to watch Victorian artists perform and celebrate the return of live music at one of Melbourne’s most iconic outdoor venues.

The Vaccinated Economy trials will allow more people to safely attend venues and events when all patrons are fully vaccinated.

The venues will test event settings attached to the 80 per cent doublevaccination mark on Victoria’s Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan – a threshold due to be achieved on or before 5 November.

All vaccines now available for older Victorians The State Government will open up appointments for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to all Victorians over 12 at its state-run hubs after supply assurances from the federal Government.

Webster’s releases petition against Mandatory Vaccination LAST week Premier Daniel Andrews announced that all authorised workers throughout Victoria must be vaccinated or they will lose their job.

Workers have been given two weeks to receive their first dose, and until 26th November to be fully vaccinated.

The extensive list of occupations requiring compulsory vaccination has been issued under a Public Health Order.

Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, this week has released a petition calling for the reversal of the vaccine mandate.

“While vaccination remains the safest and most important means f o r Au s t r a l i a n s t o protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19, I cannot support the Premier’s overreach on Victorians.

“Using coercive tactics and the threat of

economic insecurity is wrong.” Dr Webster said.

“Mr Andrews has crossed an important line.

“Where the Victorian government should be encouraging vaccinations, he has begun coercing the public with an economic exclusion notice.

“The Premier needs to explain how this mandate is proportionate to the risk of C OV I D , e s p e c i a l l y given the pace of the voluntary roll-out in Victoria.

“One of the founding principles of our democracy is the freedom to choose.

“Although some laws limit our right to choose, this is done based on risk, necessity,

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and proportionality.

“The roll-out of the vaccine is progressing strongly on a voluntary basis.

First dose vaccinations have now exceeded 80% of the population. Unfortunately, this mandate could push more people away from vaccination and fuel scepticism” Dr Webster said.

What is the law Legal Aid Victoria states that if you are told you must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to keep your job, these are things you need to know.

• the law says some workers must be vaccinated • your employer can insist you get vaccinated if that is reasonable to make your workplace safe • if you cannot be vaccinated because of a medical condition, you may be able to work, but it depends on your situation • if you could be vaccinated, but choose not to, you could lose your job • you should not give your employer false information about whether you are vaccinated.

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In The Paddock Act now to prevent a serrated tussock seed storm LANDHOLDERS are encouraged to carry out serrated tussock control now to prevent a seed storm impacting agricultural and residential properties in the region.

Serrated tussock is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environ-

mental impacts.

It can spread rapidly across urban areas causing significant disruption to neighbouring residential areas when large

AUCTION Parish of Malakoff, GREENS CREEK Greens Creek Cropping - Grazing - Fattening What a terrific opportunity to secure a reliable and productive property situated in the Stawell-Navarre District and located on the Stawell-Avoca sealed Road, 25kms from Stawell.

Comprising 527 Acres 213 HA (approx.) and tightly held in the same family ownership for 85 years. The property presents in very good condition, presently sown to Canola and ideally suited to cropping, grazing and fattening with Heifer Station Seasonal creek providing additional water supply to surface dams.

Versatile land such as this rarely comes to the market and with favourable seasonal conditions and strong commodity prices now is the time to act on this wonderful opportunity.

For Sale by Public Auction at 2.00pm on Friday 22nd October 2021 at Senior Citizens Hall 9 Victoria Street, Stawell. Terms: 10% Deposit and balance on February 1st 2022.

Further details and enquires to: Elders Real Estate 3 Patrick Street, Stawell Phone: 5358 3939 – 0418 504 166

For Sale By Tender 890 Acres - “Peters” - 360 HA Wycheproof – Glenloth District • Dual frontage to Avoca River • Excellent cropping & grazing land, 750 acres arable (approx.), well fenced, 3 year fertiliser history • Situated 14km from Wycheproof township fronting Jeruk River Road and BoortWycheproof Road • 3 main paddocks plus holding paddocks • 30 meg groundwater water licence • Wimmera Mallee pipeline connected, 5 water troughs, 2 water points, plus surface dam.

• Excellent shelter belts

amounts of seed blow across the landscape.

Leading Biosecurity Officer Drew Bateman said the window for land managers to undertake serrated tussock control and prevent a seed storm event is now.

"Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, all land managers have a responsibility to prevent the growth and spread of serrated tussock," Mr Bateman said.

Serrated tussock is a prolific seeder and flowering stems con-

taining seed may be blown up to several kilometres. The stems emerge from August and take eight to 10 weeks for seed to mature.

Flowering stems can build up against housing, sheds, roadsides and fence-lines causing significant disruption and clean up requirements.

Control measures include the application of a registered herbicide, soil cultivation or the removal of the entire weed from the soil. Depending on the chemical used it can

take several weeks after application for it to take effect.

Implementing control measures now can minimise seed set,

reducing the likelihood of the weed spreading.

Mr Bateman said land managers could obtain control advice on the Agriculture

Victoria website or by speaking to a Biosecurity Officer by contacting the Customer Contact Centre on 136 186

Wild dog management a template for feral cat and fox control STRATEGIES proven under the National Wild Dog Action Plan are set to help work undertaken by the new National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordinator.

Environmental scientist and ecologist Gillian Basnett, of Launceston, Tasmania, has been appointed to the new role with the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, funded by the Australian Government as part of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Regional Bushfire Fund.

Gillian specialises in fire ecology, wildlife management and community engagement, environmental education and science communication.

She has worked with many landholder, com-

munity and student groups, agencies and not-for-profit organisations across Australia.

Ms Basnett said the standard operational procedures and best practice guidelines established by NWDAP would be used as a model.

“The National Wild Dog Action Plan will be really useful as a template for landscape scale, cross-tenure, coordinated, collaborative, community driven feral predator management,” she said.

“Key learnings of what has worked and what hasn’t will help

The offering of ‘Peters’ presents an ideal opportunity to secure versatile land in the well held Avoca River district of Glenloth suitable for cropping, wool and livestock production.

Tenders close Wednesday 10th November at 12 noon.

Tender documents available from the selling agents.

Inspection by appointment only.

Elders Wycheproof Jim Coffey 0419 830 682 Kevin Thompson 0419 857 377 Elders Stawell - Jim Barham 0418 504 166

Above: Serrated Tussock is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness.

Above: National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordinator Gillian Basnett joins a network of national vertebrate pest coordinators covering wild dogs, deer and feral pigs.

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with planning and engagement particularly for fox control.”

The National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordinator role joins a network of national vertebrate pest coordinators covering wild dogs, deer and feral pigs.

“As national coordinators with a focus on individual species, we can provide specific information on our pest species that is relevant to landholders, groups, projects, planning and legislation,” Ms Basnett said.

“This is important but we also recognise in most, if not all, landscapes there are multiple threats and pests, often interacting and needing to be managed together to have the desired outcome.

“By having the four coordinators, who work closely together, we can be both targeted in our approach and provide best practice management information, and access to a wider range of networks and partnerships across multiple species.”

Ms Basnett will initially focus on seven priority bushfire-affected regions ranging along

the east coast from South-East Queensland to East Gippsland and Kangaroo Island, as well as priority threatened species.

She will be reaching out to landholders, Landcare, and others to help them with community led approaches that mitigate the impact of feral cats and foxes in their local areas.

More broadly, Gillian will be coordinating action and best practice management approaches to control feral cats and foxes nationally.

She will serve on the National Feral Cat Taskforce, chaired by the Threatened Species Commissioner, meaning local action will connect with national action, and build on the feral cat work already being undertaken.

“We all watched in horror as huge bushfires

burnt through large areas of Australia in the summer of 2019-20,” she said.

“It has been estimated three billion native animals were killed or displaced during these fires. As areas start to regenerate, our wildlife has a chance to recover.

“But cats and foxes will significantly hamper this recovery through increased predation of wildlife sheltering in small areas of unburnt vegetation and more efficient hunting in recovering, but exposed habitats.

“In order to protect the surviving wildlife and help with recovery, it is vital we manage introduced predators effectively and coordinate efforts across the landscape, and I look forward to working with others to help make this happen.”

LISTINGS WANTED Residential, Rural, Commercial & Leasing See your local

Nutrien Harcourts Real Estate team Sharlene Bertalli: 0447 952 320 Damian Drum: 0428 952 284 13-19 Napier Street, St. Arnaud

St. Arnaud 50 Years Ago October 1971

Martian Tea Cosy is a winner in the Year of Lockdowns THE Annual Tea Cosy competition, run by Hen Picked Crafts, has just been completed and Lisa Radomski has announced that this year’s winner is No. 37, made by Michele North.

St. Arnaud Show The Victorian Police Motor Cycle Display Team gave a demonstration of precision team riding and then gave children rides around the arena.

Pa c e r ‘ N i c o t i n e P r i n c e ’ Australia’s fastest 2 year old, who is owned by Lindsay Freeman of St Arnaud, gave an exhibition run.

The animal nursery had a 3month-old koala that was being reared by Ian May of the Fisheries and Wildlife Department.

The S E C gave a cooking demonstration.

Miss Showgirl was won by Miss Jane McDonald, Junior Showgirl Rosemarie MacLean and Miss Tiny Tot Paulette Gifford.

The St. Arnaud District Shearing competition was won by J Snell, followed by P Austerberry, K McKay and R Sutton.

Champion Cook of the District won by Mrs N Hando and the Kindred trophy for the aggregate in cookery won by Mrs Harry Martin.

In the needlework section – one woman’s work was won by Mrs E Perry, and the aggregate trophy was won by Mrs A Landt.

Mrs J South won the champion Floral Exhibit and Champion bloom went to Mrs R Moore.

Above: The winning tea cosy was made by Michele North (left) who is with Lisa Radomski of Hen Picked Crafts.

Michele has won a $50 store voucher for her winning tea cosy.

The voting winner was Shauna Jo O’Brien, who won a $20 store voucher.

Michele, who is a Teachers Aide at the St. Arnaud Primary School, said that she was originally making a ‘Martian’ stuffed toy and when she decided to enter the tea cosy competition she used the martian head for the head of the tea cosy.

Over 50 entries were received

by Lisa and there were 1,800

votes lodged, mostly online.

The most recent lockdown occurred at the time of voting and so forced most voters to bypass the shop and resort to online voting.

Lisa thanked all the entrants and all those who voted.

“Next year I hope that it will be even bigger.

Also a big thank you to everyone who lent me a teapot to help display all of the lovely cosies” Lisa said.

Congratulations to the winners.

Engagements Beverley Dawn Macumber and Lawrence Andrew Hill.

Noeline Barker and Jamie McKew. Merrilyn Jane Parkinson and Trevor Murray McPherson.

Jane Helene Simpson and Phillip Norman Lovel.

Weddings Kaylene Ann Falla and Peter Gregory Evans.

Julie Faye James and Robert William Waugh.

Maureen James and Rodney Farnsworth.

Births Rodney and Pat Cook nee Sullivan a son Jason Rodney.

Ray and Judy Anderson nee Lynch a daughter Jennifer Anne.

Stuart and Jill Bales nee Rotherham a son.

Bernie and Sandra McIntyre nee Robinson a son Scott Andrew.

Noel and June Slee nee Phillips a daughter Tania Nicole.

21st Birthdays Graeme Nicks and Mrs Margaret Pritchard nee Adams.

Deaths Martha Wells age 84 years, widow of the late Louis Wells of Traynors Lagoon.

Result of accident at Auburn Brickworks - Graeme James Stevenson age 19 years.

Annie Elizabeth Kell nee Hicks, age 87 years, widow of the late Walter Kell who died in 1943.

Norman Francis Harvey age 56 years husband of June Harvey.

Frank Tuder age 73 years, husband of Dolly Tuder.

Annie [Queenie] Casey age 76 years, widow of the late Robert Casey who died 1962.

Ralph Ian Rankin age 55 years, son of the late Rev Ralph Rankin formerly of St. Arnaud.

Before we can do the thing we want to do, there’s something we all need to do first.

Book your COVID-19 vaccination.

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EMPLOYMENT Australia’s largest manufacturer of transportable silos.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES St. Arnaud Factory

Welding Apprenticeships Available

Please email resume to David Whitehead Office: (03) 5484 1577 Email: dwhitehead@nelsonsilos.com.au

FOR SALE

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Ph: 5495 1161 89-93 Napier Street, St. Arnaud

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Job Opportunities ANTIQUE • Administration Clerk (Reception) BOTTLES • Enrolled Nurse • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) • Food & Domestic Service Assistant • Registered Nurse • Social Worker Further information is available at ewhs.org.au/employment.html

$100s paid by private collector doing a book on cordial factories & breweries in country Victoria.

Phone Robert: 1300 300 380

• old wares • furniture • tools • books • scrap metal • steel wheels • anything old • deceased estates Ph: 0429 942 637

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BIRTHDAYS

Yvonne Nevill is an Octogenarian 16/10/21

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HAIRDRESSING SERVICES 9.00am - 5.00pm TUESDAY TO SATURDAY After hours by appointment Situated at the back of the St. Arnaud Health & Fitness Gym by entering Mewkill Court from McMahon Street.

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READERS PLEASE NOTE Some of our contributors send us copy which contains illegible hand-writing or incorrect spelling.

North Central News prefers copy to be typed, or neatly hand-written to avoid copy being published incorrectly.

You may not have celebrated as we planned, but we will one day soon!!

Have a great day.

Love from all your family xxx

Solicitor 116 Napier St., St. Arnaud

Artificial Inseminators & Egg Collectors Wanted ST ARNAUD, VICTORIA If you are successful in this role you will be joining a reputable company that pride themselves on their teamwork, values and their humane treatment of their livestock.

This role is a labour hire position and the successful candidate will be employed by Chandler Macleod - contracted to our valued client for the contracted role with no end date as this is ongoing work.

Our valued client have advised that for the right person there may be an offer of permanent work in future for those who wish to pursue this.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Practical, experienced advice in plain English

The 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Birchip Cropping Group Inc., (BCG) is scheduled for Date: Monday October 25, 2021 Time: 5.00pm Venue: 73 Cumming Avenue Birchip

Appointments also available in Charlton, Donald & Wycheproof

MEETING BUSINESS: 1. REPORTS (CHAIRPERSON; CEO; TREASURER) 2. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS 3. RECEIPT OF 2020/21 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS 4. ACCEPTANCE OF 2020 AGM MINUTES 5. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS

Call David for Professional, Pruning, Gardening, Weed Spraying and Lawn Mowing.

All members welcome.

Members wishing to attend the AGM in person or by teleconference should RSVP by calling the BCG office on 5492 2787, or emailing info@bcg.org.au

To be eligible for these positions you must have: Own transport Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screen Birth Certificate or Passport Do not reside with any person working at a poultry or pig farm Do not have a phobia or own any poultry Experience in team leadership would be advantageous As these roles are fast paced only those who are reliable, physically fit with a hardworking attitude need only apply.

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BIRTHDAY

Happy 80th Birthday Big Sister Yvonne Enjoy your special day on Saturday.

Love Daryl, Maree, Geoff, Lynne, Peter and families xxxx.

DEATH POSTLETHWAITE - Lewis October 5th, 2021.

Loved brother of Olive and John Shepherd. Loved uncle of Carolyn, Tom and Simone Kegleuich, Andrew, Ben and Tim Shepherd.

At Peace.

IN MEMORIAM HEWITT - Alan Two years have passed, you may be gone from our lives, but you are never gone from our hearts.

Your loving wife Maureen & Family.

May Pole dancing for the Centenary celebrations LAST week’s ‘St. Arnaud 100 years ago’ featured May Pole dancing brought back memories of the St. Arnaud Primary School Centenary celebrations when I was in Grade 6.

There was a procession down the main street by the school’s teachers and students.

The procession then led back to the school where there was a unveiling of a plaque and a ceremony celebration.

After the official presentation was done there was a May Pole dance by the grade six girls.

CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH ST.ARNAUD Sunday 17th October 9.30am Graeme Pearse PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

By Helen Rigby In the street procession, the girls dressed in period costumes, mostly hand-made for the occasion.

They were long skirts, full length aprons that included a ‘front bib’ and then a mop hat was worn as well.

The boys wore long pants, a shirt, pants braces and cap.

For the May Pole dance, the girls were able to wear normal dresses of the current date.

Weeks prior to the day, both teachers, Miss Kit O’Donoghue and Miss Win Cunningham, trained the Grade 6 girls in readiness for the May Pole dance display.

Above: Centenary celebration Primary School girls parade 1975.

PERSONAL CARING SERVICE -

CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHARLTON & DISTRICT — 5492 2547

Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Faith in Our Lord Thursday 14th October 10.30am: Faith Group Sunday 17th October 9.45am: Prayer time 10.30am: Worship & Communion Speaker: David Tolputt (Castlemaine) All welcome. Covid 19 safe.

Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

ANGLICAN PARISH OF CHARLTON/ DONALD Friday 15th October St. Pauls Birchip 5.00pm Holy Communion Sunday 17th October Holy Communion (all services) St. Georges Donald 11.00am St. Martins Charlton 1.00pm Holy Trinity Wedderburn 3.00pm Rev. Judi Bird Ph: 0435 593 359

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish Sunday October 17th 10.30am Mass Live Streamed All towns below: BIRCHIP BOORT BANYENA CHARLTON DONALD ST. ARNAUD WYCHEPROOF Parish Priest: Fr Gerry Prunty 0419 247 779 Parish Coordinator: Noeline Hogan 0476 617 976

KELL FUNERALS

Above: May Pole dancing Grade 6 girls at the St. Arnaud Primary School during centenary celebrations 1975.

Below: The Fergie Tractor Driver, Les Proctor, who wore a ‘boot nugget’ beard for the occasion transported students in the procession. The Fergie Tractor was the first Fergie tractor that had been purchased in St. Arnaud.

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Birthday wishes to: October 13th Jakob Hicks Jason Smith Harley McKenny Samantha French October 14th Brandon Goodman Maddison Hendy Trevor Stewart Sebastian Prestwood Rebecca Williams Teagan Douglas Lachlan Douglas October 15th Hazel Brown Vikki Ezard

October 16th Hayley Marland Jayden McLean Melinda McLean Yvonne Nevill Ashley Scilini Jenna Hicks Taylah Jones October 17th Jamie Patching Jack Davidson Chris Goode October 18th Sydney Brooks Kyle Postlethwaite Montana Harvey October 19th Ben Baumgartner Jason Rogers

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13th 2021 - Page 11

In The Paddock

Above: Setting up the Allotments in the morning before Oakbank’s ram sale.

Above: Auctioneers Andrew Sloan (Nutrien) and Ross Milne (Elders) were kept busy at the Oakbank sale.

OAKBANK’S ‘Amazing’ Merino Sale ‘AMAZING sale’, were the words from Warren McRae Principal at the end of his Oakbank Merino and Poll Merino Stud On-property ram sale held on Tuesday 5th October at Gre Gre North.

With 84 lots on offer and 100% clearance Oakbank averaged $4,146, which was $538 up from last year.

The sale started off well with competitive bidders towards Lot 1 which went for $8,000 to Tamaleuca Poll Merino stud from Ouyen, with a 19.3-micron fleece, weighed 96 kilograms, a standard deviation (SD) of 3.3, a coefficient of variation (CV) of 17.1 and a comfort factor (CF) of 99.5 per cent.

Lot 2 topped the sale at $9,500 which went to DG and JY Rogerson, ‘Tan-Y-Bryn’, Glenthompson.

This ram had a 19.9-micron fleece, weighed 103 kilograms, (SD) of 2.9, (CV) of 14.6 (CF) of 99.9 per cent.

Seven rams were purchased by last year top buyer Roger Clark of Telopea Downs, Murrawang, North West of Kaniva totalling $38,000 also seven rams were purchased by GD and LG Clark for a total of $28,250.

R and L Jackson from Moyston, liked the look of Lot 58 ram and paid $7,250, this ram had a 20.2 micron fleece, weighed 103 kilograms, a SD of 3.7, CV of 18.4 and CF of 98.6 per cent.

Above: (Left to right) Kevin Crook from Tamaleuca Poll Merino stud paid $8,000 for this ram, he is pictured with Elders auctioneer Ross Milne and vendors Warren and Jack McRae.

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Above: (Left to right) Buyer representative Elliot Lindley, Elders Ballarat, vendors Warren and Jack McRae with the top ram of the day $9,500.

Week ending Wednesday October 7th 2021.

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has steadied this week, recording a small overall increase, following the losses experienced in the previous series.

The national offering reduced to 38,846 bales, due in part to last week’s lower prices.

Despite this reduction, the overall offering this season continues to track well above the previous season, compared to the corresponding sale of the 2020/21 season there has been 102,775 more bales offered through auction, an increase of 31.6%.

Some exporters have anecdotally reported that some overseas clients have had to reduce production levels, due to power supply issues.

Despite this fact, the overall demand at this week’s sale was buoyant, resulting in good competition from the opening lot all the way to the final hammer.

The f iner microns attracted the most buyer

support and as a result enjoyed the largest gains.

This was reflected in the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for 18.0 micron and finer, which rose across the country by between 12 and 38 cents.

All other merino fleece MPGs recorded gains for the series, excluding the 19.5 micron MPG, which posted small losses in the Eastern centres.

These gains helped to push the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) into positive territory for the series.

The EMI closed the week at 1,339 cents, a gain of 2 cents when compared to the previous week.

Due to currency movement, the gain in USD terms was higher, the EMI added 11 USc, closing the series at 975 US cents.

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Above: (Left to right) Regular buyers Peter Knights and father Bill of HK Norfolk from Gre Gre purchased Lot 59 for $5,000, they also purchased 2 other rams at the sale.

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Offering 12,013 18,514 1,503 4,816 36,846

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The oddment sector was the poorest performing this series, general losses of between 10 and 20 cents were reflected in the three Merino Carding Indicators (MC) which fell by an average of 12 cents for the week.

Next week’s national offering increases, as some cautious sellers are encouraged back to market.

42,755 bales are currently expected to be offered in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.

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An ‘old gunner’ turns 100 years of age HAPPY 100th birthday to Dave Stannard who was born in St. Arnaud.

In March 1942, Dave joined the Australian Army and served as a gunner with various anti-aircraft batteries, finishing his service in the 2/2nd Australian Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment.

He was based in Australia and New Guinea.

Dave is a country lad who credits the Army for taking him to new places, allowing him to meet lots of people and gaining a lifetime of experiences.

Dave created strong

friendships during his time in the Army including with Alf and Harry.

After the war, Dave returned to work on the family farm.

He also worked on scooping out channels around Birchip, Victoria, that had filled up with sand during droughts.

Dave married Gwen in 1948 and they had six wonderful children.

They purchased their own farm and grew oats, barley and wheat.

Dave also sheared sheep and caught rabbits to earn extra money.

He started out farming with horse teams and then progressed to tractors.

Reflecting on his long life he says, “There have been so many changes in my lifetime”.

Dave now enjoys fishing and gardening and credits his longevity to hard work, good food and a good wife.

Thank you for your service.

Details courtesy of Department of Veterans’ Affairs via Facebook

Above: Dave today, who now enjoys fishing and gardening.

- Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Above: Dave during his years of service with the Australian Army.

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Extra support for senior Vocational Education students THE disruption caused by COVID-19 for every secondary school student undertaking Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies has been recognised by the State Government who will give each student extra support to complete their certificates.

Minister for Education James Merlino and Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney announced that VET students will benefit from catch-up funding – helping schools and non-school providers cover costs like extra fees or materials so Year 11 and 12 students can complete their applied VET studies in Term 4.

Disruptions to on-site learning have had a significant impact on many school students, but especially those in their final years of school undertaking hands-on, vocational VET subjects as part of their VCE or VCAL. This catch-up support will cover any changed VET unit enrolments, teacher release or transport costs associated with additional training that cannot be met within providers’ current VET budgets.

If any students are unable to complete VET units due to disruptions, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will consider granting credits for non-scored VET units, which can count towards a student’s VCE or VCAL qualification.

On top of extra support, every Victorian student whose final year of school has been affected by the pandemic is guaranteed that the only thing that will count towards their final score is their hard work and effort, with the Consideration of Educational Disadvantage process to continue this year as it did in 2020.

The process considers a range of data alongside exam results to calculate final VCE results – like the GAT, compared performance across all assessments, and other learning data – alongside the impact of the pandemic on each student including school closures, direct physical and mental health impacts and issues with remote learning.

Students can submit an individual student statement detailing the impacts of coronavirus on their final year of schooling, which will be taken into consideration alongside their learning outcomes.

All Year 12 VCAL students will also have access to individual consideration, with schools required to apply special consideration for all students subject to significant disruptions.

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Major project to examine concussion in Australian sport

Bowlers enjoyed the sunny afternoon

RESEARCH comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part of a comprehensive and collaborative concussion project being led by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

The AIS has welcomed $340,000 in Australian Government funding for The Concussion and Brain Health project 2021-24, which will contribute to the evidence and understanding of sport-related concussion and continue to prioritise the health of Australian sport participants.

The project will begin this year and be delivered by 2024, comprising two major components.

The AIS will work with medical experts and researchers to update the Concussion in Sport Australia: Position Statement, a concussion management resource launched in 2019 and endorsed by more than 50 leading medical and sporting organisations.

Additionally, the AIS is collaborating with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), University of Newcastle and University of Canberra on a research program that will assess the brain health of retired elite level athletes. AIS Chief Medical Officer Dr David Hughes said the project would improve the understanding of long-term brain health of retired elite athletes, in both collision and non-collision sports.

“This project will

THE closer it gets to the official opening round of the North Central pennant bowls the keener - Contributed the players are becoming.

It was sunny and warm, reaching 24 degrees, with a bit of a breeze keeping the bowlers on their toes.

Twenty-two bowlers enjoyed last Saturday afternoon’s practice at the St. Arnaud Bowling club, with eight pairs and two triples contesting two games of 10 ends.

Although the intertown pennant competition appears unlikely to start for about another three or more weeks, the St. Arnaud bowlers are showing some enthusiasm to get into club uniform and experience some real competition.

The standard of bowling was good with a number of games being hotly contested, and some results decided with the last bowl.

Only two teams remained unbeaten at the end of the two games.

Maurie Wood and Peter Duncan won their two games by 1 shot and 2 shots, 3 shots up overall, but the best performance was just a little better than this; Phil McRae and Jacko Currie winning by 1 shot and 4 shots, 5 shots up overall.

More practice is being organized for next weekend.

The Club holds social practice each Wednesday afternoon from 1.30pm, and also another practice session each Friday from 4.00 pm – 6 .00 pm.

Right: St. Arnaud bowler Jacko Currie closely watching one of her winning bowls.

Above: John Prendergast lines up his bowl while Gary Shinners (left) is picking up his next bowl.

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evaluate several domains of brain health in retired elite athletes including neuropsychological assessment, brain imaging, objective somatosensory assessment and potential involvement in a brain donor program,” Dr Hughes said.

“Associate Professor Andrew Gardner of HMRI and the University of Newcastle has been leading one of the largest and most comprehensive brain health research programs for retired athletes in the world, involving in-person evaluations of more than 150 retired elite level collision sport players.

“The AIS, HMRI, The University of Newcastle and University of Canberra are combining to take this further, recruiting a control group of retired non-collision elite athletes.

“We are aiming to collect data on the brain health of more than 40 retired athletes from non-collision sports every year.

“This study is available to former elite level men and women athletes who were not involved in contact or collision sport.”

The AIS launched the Concussion in Sport Australia: Position

Statement is a collaboration with the Australian Medical Association, Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, and Sports Medicine Australia.

It will be updated by the start of 2023 and will address the latest evidence on concussion in female athletes, concussion in para-athletes, potential implications for long-term brain health and the utility of specific physiotherapyguided rehabilitation in the management of concussion.

“This has proved to be a wonderful resource for sport, but we need to ensure it is continually updated to reflect the latest evidence and research, with enhanced educational tools that are easily accessible to all in Australian sport,” Dr Hughes said.

“We want all Australians to be able to safely enjoy the many physical and mental health benefits sport can provide.”

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Online Presentation Night for St. Arnaud Hockey Club • From back page.

Russ was commended by President Pete for taking on the two senior teams - the Women's halfway through after Brian Eccles had to step down due to medical reasons.

Pete thanked Brian for stepping into the Women's Coaching role for 2021 - with no prior association to the club - and changing things up to get the best from the Women's Team.

Women's: Best and Fairest: Kate Gifford Runner Up Best and Fairest: Johanna Meagher Most Improved: Susie Kracht Most Consistent: Zali Ross Most Versatile: Melissa Weir Coaches Award: Kate Gifford

Mens: Best and Fairest: Andrew Niblett Runner Up Best and Fairest: Thomas Watts Most Improved: Sam Cook Most Consistent: Aaron Sanderson Most Versatile: Joe Watts Coaches Award: Andrew Niblett Gifts given throughout the night include embroided blankets, towels and bags from Ramjac all in Saints colours.

A few select people received Bronze Saints hockey keyrings made

by Gold 'n Silvermine Jewellers.

Concept by Pete Knights, joint contribution from Knights accounting and Gold 'n Silver Mine Jewellers

Best Club Person Tammy Wright.

Tammy was secretary of the club this year and also Vice

President of the NCHA. Tammy always had her finger on the pulse and kept things ticking along, she picked up being the Covid marshal this year in being very proactive to keep the club moving and

everyone safe.

Tammy is always determined to get things done and in Pete’s words 'made everyone's job that bit easier.'

Well done Tammy for your contribution for the club.

Best responses on the night from award winners: "I'm just so happy I got an award!"

"Thanks to the coaches and my teammates!"

"This club is amazing, I'm so grateful."

"It's been the one thing I have looked forward to each week during Covid."

"Thanks to the umpires."

Thank you also to all of our amazing sponsors throughout the year, and amazing

Above: Tammy Wright (centre) was named Best Club Person. She is pictured with Sam Hirst, (Donald) and Andrew Niblett (St. Arnaud) at the Saints vs Donald Men’s Health/Blue day. supporters and the consistent umpires from the club who showed up each week to make the games possible!

Thank you to Tara Lowe for taking the hockey photos throughout the year.

We hope to see new and old faces in 2022.

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Online Presentation Night for St. Arnaud Hockey Club ON Friday October 8th The St. Arnaud Hockey Club held their presentation Contributed night, like many others, online. It was great to see those who could log on and watch the presentation.

President Peter Knights started off by outlining how amazing the club was in 2021 with our adaption to COVID and just 'pushing on', as well as all of the amazing juniors we have coming up the ranks to build a strong club.

Pete emphasised the coaches and team managers, and volunteers that help run the club as smoothly as possible.

He also thanked the committee for their endless work.

Vice President (and linesman): Tom Hamilton, Secretary: Tammy Wright, Treasurer: Nic Kirk, Score Secretary: Casey Bertalli, Social Secretary: Kate Gifford.

Minkey:

Bella Bigmore Most Consistent: Bob Donald Most Versatile: Duncan Kirk

Presented by Coach Sophie Male, highlighted the incredible group of young, enthusiastic kids!

Sophie and assistant coach Tahli Wright delivered Minkey certificates prior to the online session for the kids to enjoy at home.

Coaches Award: Hannah Stones Coaches Award: Zach Green Most Improved: Alexis Merrin

Underage: Coach Georgia Douglas congratulated the Underage group for almost making finals and never giving up.

She commended the hard work they all had to put in and improvement they had shown.

Best and Fairest Male: Owen Lowe Best and Fairest Female: Addison Wright Runner Up Best and Fairest: Duncan Jackson Coaches Award: Tahli Wright Most Improved: Allegra Decker Most Consistent: Mavrick Williams Most Versatile: Ben Greenaway Wo m e n ' s / M e n ' s :

Under 12s: Premiership Coach Nic Kirk expressed how proud she was of the kids being able to become Premiers at the end of the season and their determination and growth to get there.

Coaches Award: Amelia Watts Most Improved:

Above: Under 12's Premiership Players.

Back L-R - Coach Nic Kirk, Assistant Sophie Male. Middle L-R - Mara Reynolds, Ollie Hand, Bella Bigmore, Austin Lowe, Addison Wright, Forbes Kirk, Finn Green. Front L-R - Duncan Kirk, Jack Batters, Amelia Watts, Max Ezard.

Absent: Bob Donald, Amber Jackson

Coach Russ Marland spoke about the whole club working together to make two amazing senior teams, their 'get

out there and get it done' attitude and the leadership shown throughout the tough year.

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