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Community unites By Colin MacGillivray

ORGANISERS of community group Love in Action Broadford have praised the town’s willingness to come together during hard times in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group, which helps supply vulnerable families and individuals with food, support, clothing and other household items, had to change its operations to remain compliant with COVID-19 restrictions, but coordinator Barbara Radford said community spirit continued to shine through. Ms Radford said donations of both money and goods continued to flow even at the height of the pandemic, and Mitchell Shire Council lent its support to keep the community connected. “It wasn’t the best thing for us to be out there running the show, so

council was able to pay a couple of people to come and help us and they did all the pickups and deliveries for us,” she said. “They have been very helpful and keeping us going properly.” Ms Radford said lockdown restrictions associated with the pandemic had exacerbated problems for disadvantaged people in Broadford. She said there had been a noticeable increase in family violence incidents in the past year. “I’ve learned so much about domestic violence since I’ve been involved with Love in Action,” she said. “I used to think of domestic violence as physical and I’ve learned that it can just as easily be psychological or emotional abuse.” Ms Radford said victims of family violence had, on occasions, turned up to her house in the middle of the night seeking refuge.

She said police had been good about responding to family violence incidents, but a lack of social housing made it hard for some women to leave abusive partners. Ms Radford said an increase in the number of women seeking help for family violence could ultimately be a sign of changing attitudes. “These younger women are already learning with what they’re seeing on the news that there’s more than one sort of domestic violence,” she said. “It’s the emotional and the psychological, and the words their partners have called them. “I think one good thing about it is a lot of the women are now feeling they can be open [about it] because of that education, and we have time to listen.” Ms Radford’s husband Bruce, who also helps coordinate Love in Action

Broadford, said a lack of government support for marginalised people during the pandemic had also had an impact on the community. “Back in the day what was known as CES had two things they did – make sure you’ve got government support, and help you look for jobs,” he said. “Now with Centrelink, their main focus seems to be making sure you’re not cheating. “There was one woman who was trying to leave her partner and he called up Centrelink and said she was cheating, and they cut her off without asking any questions. “It’s been months now and she doesn’t have any money coming into her bank account, so obviously she’s not lying, but nothing has been done about it.” Despite an increase in the number of people seeking help, Mr Radford

said Love in Action had been able to meet the demand thanks to the generosity of the Broadford community. “That’s one of the things I’ve noticed – that there’s been a change in people’s attitude and their willingness to help during COVID,” he said. “I met a lady who had been in Holland during World War Two as a child and before the Germans came they didn’t know who lived at the other end of the street. By the end of the time, everyone knew each other and helped each other out, but she said the problem was when it was over they all went back to normal. “I hope, and I’ve got a feeling, that this is going to continue on even after COVID is done.” • For a story on the Radfords’ Australia Day awards, see page 2.

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BARBARA and Bruce Radford were the toast of the Broadford community last week when they were presented with Outstanding Citizen awards at the Broadford Australia Day Festival. Ms Radford was honoured for being a driving force behind Love in Action Broadford, while Mr Radford is involved in numerous groups including Love in Action, Lions, St Matthews Retirement Village and Kilmore Anglican Church. The pair said they were surprised to be joint winners of the award. “I had a bit of an inkling because I was cooking breakfast with the Lions club and I headed home and they said, ‘you’ve got to be back here’,” he said. “They came chasing me to make sure I knew something was going on, but I wasn’t sure. They tried to ring us separately the day before and tell us that we had to have the other one there, but we were in the car together so that didn’t work.”

Bruce and Barbara Radford received Outstanding Citizen awards at last week’s Broadford Australia Day Festival. Ms Radford said the award reflected not just her efforts, but those of an entire community. “I was surprised obviously, because you’re not thinking about that,” she said. “When I got up and spoke, looking around, all the faces I

could see were people who had supported Love In Action through the community in some way. One of the things I spoke about was it was Bruce and I standing up there accepting it, but it was the whole community’s award.”

Mr Radford said the pair had been instilled with community values by their parents. “I’ve been involved with a lot of organisations because I suppose it’s just natural for me,” he said. “It seems to be a thing from our generation that you get involved in the community. We came here 40 years ago and I was already involved in Lions, so that was an intro but I’ve been involved in school councils, the old Nexus and a lot of other organisations. It’s a way of getting to know people, plus it’s doing something for people and giving back.” Ms Radford said it meant a lot for the couple to be recognised together. “I do a lot on the phone organising people, whereas Bruce will do all the running,” she said. “We are a team and we work as a team. I think that’s what it recognised mostly. As a family unit, as husband and wife we’ve always worked as a team and that’s just how we are.”

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Seymour constable receives Rotary award

Senior Constable Jason Crossing, left, and Inspector Peter Koger at Australia Day celebrations in Seymour last week.

SEYMOUR Senior Constable Jason Crossing was recognised for his service with the 2019-20 Rotary Peter Toomey Memorial Community Police Officer of the Year and Rotary Clubs of Victoria District Police Officer of the Year awards. Sen Const Crossing was presented with the awards during the Australia Day ceremony at Kings Park in Seymour last week. The Peter Toomey award is presented annually to a police officer within the Rotary 9790 district who demonstrates outstanding service above self in the community. The 9790 district spans an area from the northern suburbs of Melbourne to southern New South Wales, including all of Mitchell Shire.

The Rotary Club of Seymour and Mitchell Police Service Area Inspector Peter Koger presented Sen Const Crossing with the award and paid tribute to his dedication. Insp Koger said Sen Const Crossing had been a member of the Australian Defence Force prior to joining Victoria police and was deployed on active duty to conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Timor during his 10 years of service. Sen Const Crossing received eight service medals during his time in the army, including infantry combat badges, a soldier’s medallion and commendations. “Jason’s service to his country has now turned to serving our community,” Insp Koger said.

Cannabis seized at Pyalong property By Colin MacGillivray POLICE have charged two Vietnamese nationals residing unlawfully in Australia with drug trafficking and theft offences after nearly 200 cannabis plants were seized at a Pyalong property. Pyalong police, with the assistance of Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit and division response units, searched a property at 3 Nicholson Street, Pyalong at about 12.16pm on Monday last week. Investigators found what Mitchell Police Service Area Local Area Commander Inspector Peter Koger described as ‘an extensive, sophisticated set up of hydroponically-grown cannabis in four rooms of the house’. Insp Koger said an electricity bypass was attached to the property’s power supply, which was used to avoid payment for power use at the home.

Police seized nearly 200 cannabis crops, with a value of more than $750,000, at a Pyalong property last week. Police seized 189 cannabis plants, deemed a commercial quantity and estimated at a value of more than $750,000. Insp Koger said Vietnamese nationals Minh Van Phan and Nga My Tran, both of St Albans, were arrested in connection with the investigation and transported to Seymour Police Station, where they were interviewed with the aid of a Vietnamese interpreter.

Phan, 44, and Tran, 42, were charged with trafficking and possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis, as well as electricity theft. The pair was remanded in custody to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday last week, where they were further remanded for a committal mention on April 20. Insp Koger said police had begun to investigate the property earlier in January, using the air wing to conduct a thermal evaluation of the building and completing an electricity check with the assistance of Powercor. He said cannabis-growing operations similar to the one found at Pyalong were not unusual, but could be dangerous. “It’s quite common for someone to rent a property and then use it for the sole purpose of cultivating cannabis like that,” he said.

“We do have a lot of fires from cannabis crops, particularly where they’ve bypassed the power, because they’re not usually set up by a licensed electrician. They’re done ad-hoc by the people who are growing the cannabis crop. “Quite often they’ll have a fire. It’s very dangerous for the members who are attending as well due to the electrocution risk because it hasn’t been done the right way.” Insp Koger said due to Phan and Tran’s status as unlawful residents in Australia, they would be deported after court proceedings concluded. “They will go to court. If they’re found guilty, because they’re not permanent residents they will be deported by Border Security. Once they’re found guilty at the court, that’s the end of it,” he said.

“His diverse background and experience has equipped him with life skills that he is able to utilise in every day policing duties. “Jason consistently demonstrates his commitment to making the community a safer place whether it be attending family violence incidents, addressing anti-social behaviour in town or policing our rural roads.” Insp Koger said Sen Const Crossing had attended numerous family violence incidents, some involving recidivist offenders. “The compassion he displays to victims of family violence allows them to again feel safe and on numerous occasions the victims have taken the time to make comment on the empathy he has displayed towards them,” he said. “Jason has twice been commended for the actions he took while attending serious family violence matters and his commitment to reducing family violence in our community. Insp Koger said Sen Const Crossing’s commitment to serving the community and Victoria Police’s fundamental value of protecting life and property was no more evident than in 2018 when he and his partner were called to assist three adults and two children stranded in the Goulburn River at Yea after their canoe had capsized. “All five were clinging to branches in the water and starting to suffer from the effects of hypothermia,” he said. “With specialist assistance some time away, Jason realised that time was of the essence and enlisted the help of a nearby fisherman in a boat. “By the time they rescued the last person they were so cold that they were unable to physically get into the boat, so Jason entered the water and assisted them. “All ended well in a situation that could have very well ended in five people drowning.”

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Wind farm allocates community funding SEVERAL community groups have benefited from grants through the $25,000 Cherry Tree Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. The fund was set up with John Laing and construction partners Infigen Energy. The fund received more than 24 applications, of which seven sporting groups and community organisations were successful. Seymour FM – to help rebuild the tower and building that was destroyed by fire; Seymour Bowls Club – to contribute to improve a new

environmentally-friendly water system; Seymour Cemetery Trust – to aid in planting of mature trees; Tallarook Art Society – to contribute towards an outdoor sculpture art show; Seymour Basketball Association – to assist with supporting junior clinics; Riding for the Disabled Seymour – to purchase essential equipment; Homewood Hall, Yea – contribution towards solar system to reduce energy costs. Infigen’s Cherry Tree Wind Farm site manager David

Mozarus said thanked everyone for taking the time to apply and encouraged all unsuccessful applicants to apply for 2021 funding when advertised later in the year. “It was pleasing to see the first year of the annual fund distributed to such a wide range of worthy local community groups,” he said. “The aim of the fund is to provide support and strengthen local community groups and organisations. “We look forward to being involved with the fund and assist in supporting successful pro-

jects throughout the community, for many years to come.” Cherry Tree Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is administered annually, further details and information can be found at www.infigenenergy.com. The wind farm site is located about 15km south-east of Seymour, Victoria. Renewable energy developer, Infigen has managed the construction phase of the project and will manage the wind farms operations phase for John Laing. Infigen will also purchase the electricity that the wind farm generates.

Hidden Valley teenager Ethan Liddy is supporting drought-affected farmers by putting out his neighbours’ bins and donating the proceeds to Buy a Bale.

Bins for bales By Colin MacGillivray HIDDEN Valley’s Ethan Liddy is a unique teenager. While his peers might ride their bikes around the neighbourhood for fun, Ethan has a different reason for pedalling. The 13-year-old rides the length of his street each week putting out bins for seven of his neighbours. In return, they pay him $1, $2, or sometimes even more, all of which he donates to the Buy a Bale campaign supporting rural farmers. Ethan has been at it for more than two years and in that time has donated more than $2000 for drought-stricken farmers. His ultimate goal is to raise $5700, the cost of a full semi-trailer load of hay. In the lead-up to Christmas, Ethan received $200 from the Wallan chapter of the Country Women’s Association (CWA), bringing his donation total above the $2000 mark. Ethan’s mother Jo Liddy said she was extremely proud of her son’s selfless actions. “We’re very proud of him. He’s a teenager and it would be so easy for him to say ‘this is uncool’ and not do it anymore, but he’s stuck with it for more than two years,” she said. “What I really love about it is that he’s kept it going. He’s in secondary school now and he kept it going through COVID. “I’m so proud that he’s thinking about people other than himself. It would have been so easy for him to have kept some of the money for himself, but he keeps none of it. “He’s always had a really strong sense of community.” Ethan said he was inspired to begin raising money for farmers after a Hay Mate fundraising concert in 2018, and his parents agreed to match every $100 that he raised. From humble beginnings, putting out two of his neighbours’ bins, he has expanded, and plans to bring in even more money through a paper run and other activities such as busking. “I’m hoping to hit the target [of $5700] by 2022 or 2023. If I start doing the paper run I’ll get more money from that,” he said. “But I don’t want to just stop after getting there – that would be a bit odd just to stop after several years because I’ve gotten to a certain number. “We’re still in drought and it’s not like it’s all over. We still need to keep donating and helping the farmers.” Ethan said it was ‘amazing’ to receive the $200 donation from the Wallan CWA and hoped that more community organisations would support his efforts. He also thanked one of his neighbours for giving him his old bike after Ethan outgrew the one he had been riding. “He gave me a bike that had been sitting in his garage for four years, so it’s nice to have another bike. It’s more comfortable to ride and go on my bin runs. It’s really nice that he donated that to me for free,” he said. People interested in contacting the Liddy family to make a donation to Ethan can email Ms Liddy at [email protected].

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Dance group aims to host state comp BROADFORD-BASED marching group Mitchell DrillDance Club hopes to host a round of state competition in March. The club, which was formed in 2019 by Broadford resident Dianne Pungor, is hoping to attract new members to participate in DrillDance Victoria competition. DrillDance Victoria, which was formed in the 1990s, had its roots in the female-only Australian Marching Association competition before being rebranded as a unisex sport. It emphasises teamwork, coordination, good posture and physical activity through technical drills and thematic dance aspects. Mitchell DrillDance Club secretary Coleen Lazaric said the group was looking to expand in 2021 and were seeking council approval to host a round of domestic competition. The club will also compete at the state titles in Geelong on the last weekend of March. “It’s a good sport and it’s easy to do,” she said. “We’ve got ladies in the masters team who are up into their 60s, and I know of other ladies in other teams who are in their early 70s, so it’s a sport you can join when you’re young and pretty much do it your whole life. “We have nine members in our masters team, an under-13 team with six members, and our committee members and affiliated members plus a coordinator for each team, so there are probably 25 members in the whole club. “Our plan is to continue to grow, ideally. We had a stall set up [last week] at the Broadford festival and there was a lot of interest from the younger age groups. We had a bit of interest in the under-eight age group and a couple of kids interest-

ed in the intermediate age group from 13 to about 15. “We also had a bit of interest in the masters age group, and the more people you have, the better the spectacle. “March will be the first time either of our teams have competed at a state competition. They’re all very excited, especially the little ones.” Ms Lazaric said hosting a round of the state championships would be a good chance for Mitchell Shire

residents to discover what DrillDance was all about. “If all goes well with council and COVID restrictions aren’t too tight, we hope to make use of the Broadford Leisure Centre on either March 7 or 14,” she said. “We thought if there is going to be a competition in the area, we could encourage people to come along and see not only us, but all the other teams from around the state as well.”

Mitchell DrillDance Club members set up a stall Broadford’s Australia Day Festival last week in a bid to attract more participants in 2021.

Call for clarity on logging plans BEAM Mitchell Environment Group leaders have called for more transparency from state forestry body VicForests over concerns about planned logging in Tallarook State Forest. The group believes logging at coupes in the forest could begin as soon as April, but president Peter Lockyer said VicForests had not been forthcoming with information about its operations. He said the group had scheduled a video meeting with VicForests in November but the forestry body cancelled the meeting and had not rescheduled. Mr Lockyer described the information on VicForests’ website as confusing, incomplete and sometimes contradictory. “We have a range of concerns, and a response of ‘here, go find the answers on our websites’ is lazy and draws into question the integrity of their process,” he said. “The website references have contradictions and the information portal is not easy to navigate. “If VicForests were to be straight and answer our questions, now two months old, we may have some reassurance that they actually want to engage with stakeholders.” Mr Lockyer said separate letters from former state Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes and VicForests said there would be no logging in the

Tallarook State Forest during this financial year, but that VicForests’ online information portal indicated logging would start at three coupes in the area in April. “They contradict each other, and obviously one of them is wrong, so we’re suspicious,” he said. A VicForests spokesperson said the organisation regularly engaged with stakeholders about planned harvesting operations and still intended to have a formal meeting with BEAM. “VicForests is committed to ongoing and constructive engagement with stakeholders consistent with the regulatory framework in which it operates,” he said. “VicForests also thoroughly assesses all coupes prior to harvest and applies all buffers and exclusions required by regulation. In addition, VicForests excludes high value habitat trees from harvesting as a contribution to the maintenance of habitat for priority species.” Mr Lockyer said environmental groups were concerned about the effects logging in Tallarook State Forest would have on greater gliders and other native flora and fauna. He said citizen surveys indicated the presence of the threatened species in the Tallarook forest, but that VicForests’ survey data was incomplete.

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“We’re still doing our surveys and finding greater gliders and we’re engaging others to help with the survey of flora,” he said. “As citizen scientists it’s pretty onerous, and it would be better all-round if we could work with VicForests and piggyback off their studies.” Mr Lockyer said logging at Tallarook would be a short-sighted move. “There’s not a lot of big trees in the Tallarook forest, so what we’re looking at primarily – probably, but we don’t know because [VicForests] haven’t shared which coupes will be logged in which way – is clear-fell logging,” he said. “That means most of that forest will go for woodchips, and you just think in this day and age, when species are being threatened by climate change, we’re in the wrong century if it’s ending up as woodchips.” Mr Lockyer said BEAM would fight to save the forest. “We had a meeting with a representative group from Strathbogie who had worked for five years with their council to get Minister Lily D’Ambriosi to put an interim protection agreement in place to protect the forest,” he said. “In due course after a lot of politics and surveying, that forest will be reclassified. That’s where we want to go.”

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Students’ spirits not dampened by rain By Aleksandra Bliszczyk

Our Lady of the Way in Wallan has four sets of twins in prep this year. From left, Bailey and Mason Ferrise; Edith and Gillian Collis; Jackson and Lachlan Marcucci; and Angel and Josh Ustuner.

IT was a dreary and dribbly start to the school year last week, but after a confusing 2020 for many children, the cohort wasn’t disheartened by the weather. “They arrived in the middle of heavy rain, and because parents are limited in their access [they] didn’t get to come inside the classroom, so our foundation students showed incredible independence and just managed their separation from their parents really well,” Kilmore Primary School principal Neil O’Sullivan said. “I think all the kids that have come through this period are in-

Pyalong Primary School prep students started their first day of school last week.

credibly flexible and have a lot of resilience in dealing with change.” Despite the challenges schools faced due to the pandemic, Mr O’Sullivan said many opportunities arose, including the use of new technologies to deliver curriculums and support learning, which helped some students thrive. He also said professional development among staff had changed radically. “There have been a lot of positives. We really came to know our community incredibly intimately during that time and we had a very strong focus on community wellbeing and supporting the physical and mental health of our kids, and that’s been highly valued,” he said. Kilmore Primary School’s focus on mental health has sharpened in 2021, with an expanded wellbeing program that includes new smallgroup support programs to help students develop their social skills. “I think there’s a great sense of stability and regaining that sense of old routines which has been lovely for everyone,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “It feels like the old normal and everyone is enjoying that.” Many staff and students across the region shared a sentiment of joy of being back in the classroom after months of remote learning. “The [preps] are normally nervous but [this year] they’re just so excited,” Pyalong Primary School principal Jessica Bowen-Duarte said. “The energy they bring to the school – it’s just lovely.” Some COVID-19 restrictions still apply to schools, including density limits, additional cleaning and infection prevention training for all staff.

Wandong Primary School students Kobe Barnes and William Bankuti in their classroom on their first day of prep. Wandong Primary School principal Kelly Morrow said not allowing parents into classrooms had been the most challenging adjustment. “It’s tricky because that’s not how we operate with kids and families. We want family involvement, we want community involvement, we want them in our schools, and to try and keep distance is not in our teachers’ natures,” she said. Wandong Primary School has also introduced a new Auslan language program for students of all ages, which Ms Morrow said had been well received. With 73 preps, Wandong is among several schools that have seen record enrolments this year, thanks to many new families coming from neighbouring postcodes. Pyalong has 15 preps this year, an increase from 11 last year. Ms Bowen-Duarte said the small school had doubled in the past four years, now with 87 students in total. Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School in Wallan has 97 preps this year, including four sets of twins.

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Social Sentiments North Central Review January 22, 2021 Tooborac and Pyalong residents are concerned about fire risks.

Comments: Joanne Boulton: It’s a disgrace, so much long grass! Haven’t we learnt yet from previous fires and loss. Debbie Fraser-Howe: Couldn’t agree more!! The roadsides are an absolute disgrace. Belinda Cocking: Driving through the other day and thought of people trying to leave if a fire does come. The chances are not good when the road side is full of grass and dead trees THAT IS ON COUNCIL OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Feel for residents in these areas. Roadside clean-up is needed I’m sure everyone would get involved if we had planned days. Hope something gets done for these country residents. David Waye: I recall that neglect of fire fuel reduction on roadsides provided ‘wicks’ for fast moving wildfire during the Black Saturday disaster. It appears that VicRoads and Mitchell Shire are ignoring the lessons of the past.

Letters to the Editor Not enough consultation for new Act Dear Editor, Just a few personal thoughts, definitely not a Mitchell Shire Council perspective, on the new Emergency Management Act 2018, that is currently being implemented. Also a few thoughts on the wider fire management front. I objected to the implementation of this new Emergency Management legislation at a recent council meeting. My main three points were. 1. To my knowledge the consultation for the new Act was kept very much in-house within the Emergency Management sector. Melbourne-based bureaucrats talking to their country bureaucrats. It did not go out to the wider community or those at the coal face. As with most legislation the devil is in the detail, much of which is already missing. Currently the emergency management ector is waiting to hear from the bureaucrats, as to what form the community input will take. The very nature of a committee with limited and unknown public input raises concerns.

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The new Act forms a multi-agency committee that operates under the ‘shared responsibility model’. Therefore, it will be extremely hard to pin down those directly responsible for decisions. I suppose this is very similar to the botched Hotel Quarantine Scheme, a model that last year showed to be ineffective. From my experience a collection of bureaucrats from across various government agencies and bodies is a recipe for mediocrity and the maintenance of the status quo. 2. The very people who should have the biggest say, local fire brigade captains and brigade representatives, etc who formed an advisory body under the old CFA Act, are no longer a mandatory body under this new legislation. The new Act has not yet outlined the form community input will take, but not having mandatory brigade level input is a retrograde step. This only further highlights the way in which some bureaucrats are trying to marginalise CFA volunteers. 3. Where is the money coming from? The one thing that has been driven home to me as a councillor is that nothing changes unless there is adequate Budget commitments.

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Lisa Walker: Same every year, you’d think lessons would be learnt from the horrendous fires of previous years. Brian Mawhinney: Totally agree with Tooborac Fire Brigade member Andrew Thompson’s comments about RRV cutting the roadside grass as “virtually bloody useless”. It’s not just in Pyalong but throughout the Shire. Look at the Northern Hwy jungle between Wallan and Kilmore you could hardly see Councillor Annie Goble when she stands among the grass. RRV say the cut up to 3 metres. What a joke. They only cut the width of the mower leaving the undergrowth to get thicker increasing the fire risk. Has nobody in this bloody State Government or RRV learned nothing from Ash Wednesday, Black Saturday or the Mickelham/Kilmore fires? Cut the grass to the fenceline and reduce the fire risk. How difficult is that?

Pyalong Primary School’s prep and grade one class is pictured outside a new portable classroom in the February 3, 1993, edition of The Free Press. It took the school more than 12 months of lobbying for the new building, which also contained air-conditioning. The school had grown to 58 students, an increase from 39 in 1989.

There has been a deathly quiet on this matter. Ratepayers are currently funding the maintenance of fire plugs – nothing to do with council. Mitchell Shire Council funds the maintenance of 150 km of fire access tracks. Ratepayers part fund the CFA water tanks that are dotted around the landscape, and the total cost of maintaining these. The council has just spent significant money upgrading two water bores that are critical to rural communities. This is besides the huge expenditure on fuel reduction on local road networks and in and around urban centres. Contrast this with what various government agencies and departments are spending on fuel reduction and making residents safer. What I do know is that while many of our residents are paying a substantial Fire Service Levy, a significant amount of their rating dollar is already going to Emergency Management issues and they are not prepared to be hit with additional unnecessary costs for works that should be funded by the State Government and its departments. 4. From my general perspective, there has been very little improvement to resourcing and the practical application of fire management techniques since Black Saturday, let alone any increased government funding in response to last year’s Black Summer Fires. Climate change is obviously happening and I am not sure who are worse, the deniers or the hypocrites. Vegetation laws and management need to be changed in response to the unprecedented fire threat that the world faces. This is all about balance and we will have to be far more strategic on where and where not vegetation is placed and species types. In this regard, the shire is a good example. There are no real linkages existing between environmental planning and emergency management planning. This brings me to an article I read in The Weekly Times several weeks ago: “Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria’s most recent analysis showed the CFA needs to replace close to 120 trucks a year to ensure no

vehicle in the CFA’s fleet of 2406 tankers and pumpers is more than 20 years old. But in last week’s Budget, the government said it would replace just 50 appliances over the next four years.” It scared the hell out of me as a CFA member. Paid fire-fighters won’t hop into a vehicle over 15 years old. CFA volunteers are going to be expected to man 30-year-old tankers in emergency situations, facing a moving fire threat. Hardly fair, and not good risk management or long-term planning for climate change scenarios. The only real government response to Black Saturday and more recent events I have seen is the expedential growth in bureaucrats and these are now self-generating. We as a state need to shift the focus of emergency management and in particular fire management down to the sharp end. This involves resources, fuel loads and the strategic management of vegetation. We badly need change in regards to the above. Bill Chisholm, Tooborac

Australia Day enjoyed Dear Editor, On seeing and reading the many articles about Australia Day 2021 in the Review last week, I thought it woud be nice to tell you about the Kilmore Senior Citizens Club’s efforts for the members. A luncheon, in the form of a barbecue with many salad dishes, was provided by the club. President Bette Leggett, committee and members decorated the hall, and cooked and prepared the food, in these anxious times. Paper plates and cups were used where possible. We then continued onto bingo, our usual activity for Tuesdsay afternoons, then a break for afternoon tea, which was of the highest quality as usual. I could not eat any tea when I got home that night. Gloria Sheldon, Member of Kilmore Senior Citizens Club

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Viral fragments detected Bizy Bodies gym owner Amanda Falahey and Totally Fit owner Kieran Atkin prepare to be trained by their clients.

Wallan gyms raise money for family TWO Wallan gyms, Totally Fit and Bizy Bodies, have teamed up for a ‘Train the Trainers’ campaign, which will raise money for a family impacted by brain cancer. Totally Fit member Dave Maskell’s daughter Jenna was diagnosed with brain cancer at age three, and his gym has raised money to support her family and brain cancer research over the past few years. The money raised this year will go towards Jenna’s ongoing treatment. Members at both gyms can place bids to win the right to turn the tables and train one of the gym trainers for a 40-minute public session. “We’ll do whatever they tell us to do for the 40 minutes,” Totally Fit owner Kieran Atkin said. Mr Atkin said Bizy Bodies owner and trainer Amanda Falahey reached out to him over the summer break about how her gym could help raise extra money.

Market to start earlier THE Tallarook Farmers’ Market resumes at the new Tallarook Hall on Sudnay with new times for 2021. The market will now operate between 8.30am and 12pm, giving people time to start their shopping earlier. Tallarook Farmers’ Market co-ordinator Cynthia Lim said Sunday’s market would boast an increase in stall numbers, with organisers expecting 50 stallholders. “So be bright and early to enjoy delicious local food and fabulous arts and crafts,” she said. The Tallarook Hall, rebuilt after fire destroyed the original building, is at 44 Main Road, Tallarook. The market is held the first Sunday of each month.

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“We’re having a bit of friendly competition to see which club can raise the most money, and then it’s going to be combined,” he said. Last time Totally Fit raised just under $1000 and this year, with two gyms involved, the pair is aiming to at least double that figure. “We’ve got over 750 members [at Totally Fit] now so it’d be really good to get as many as possible involved, even if they just want to donate a few dollars here and there,” Mr Atkin said. “If we can get a couple of bucks off everyone then we’re well over our $1000 goal.” Bids will remain open until February 28, and the training session will be in the first week of March. For non-members, both gyms are also raffling free three-month memberships, valued at about $200 each. Raffle ticket money will top-up the fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased on site or via phone, email or social media messages. Mr Atkin also hopes to bring awareness to other local charities and community groups that provide aid and support. “[We want residents] to realise that there are businesses and groups within the Wallan community that they can reach out to for assistance if required,” he said.

Grants for veterans community THE State Government is inviting organisations that support veterans to apply now for grants of up to $50,000 to spruce up their buildings and facilities. Minister for Veterans Shaun Leane opened the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program, which helps eligible organisations fund facility upgrades, so they can provide better support and services to their members. Any organisation that supports veterans and their families are welcome to apply, such as ex-service organisations, councils and not-for-profit groups. The funding can be used for renovation or maintenance projects such as providing all abilities access, installing more environmentally sustainable features, improving community access or upgrading memorial halls. Interested organisations can apply now for grants from $5000 and up to $50,000, for projects that can be completed within a year. “Victoria’s veterans have served us and it is now our responsibility to serve them and ensure they have the support they need to live happy, safe and well,” Mr Leane said. “This funding is about ensuring the places they use to seek support or simply come together are fit-for-purpose, accessible to all and environmentally sustainable as well.” Grant applications close on April 12. For more information or to apply, visit vic.gov.au/veterans-capital-works-grant-program.

VIRAL fragments of COVID-19 have been detected in wastewater samples in Gisborne, Castlemaine, Pakenham, Cowes, Hamilton and Leongatha in the past fortnight. People who were in Gisborne from January 24 to 26, Hamilton from January 25 to 27 or Leongatha from January 17 to 19, are urged to get tested if they have any symptoms. There were also fragments in wasterwater from Castlemaine, Cowes and Pakenham taken on January 27. Anyone who lives in or has visited the areas from January 25 to 27 is urged to get tested for COVID-19 if

they have any symptoms, however mild. Weak detections of the virus at each of these locations have been confirmed by further analysis. They may be due to an active infectious case or to people who have recovered from COVID-19 continuing to shed the virus. Wastewater samples are taken at least weekly from 95 wastewater monitoring locations across Victoria, including 70 wastewater treatment plants, for early-warning of COVID-19. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath and loss or change in sense of smell or taste. People ex-

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Priority groups for COVID vaccine announced AUSTRALIA’S COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been mapped following the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s approval of Pzifer-BioNTech’s vaccine. The vaccine will be free to all Australians, and will be allocated in phases to the most vulnerable groups first, across more than 1000 vaccination sites nationwide. Commencing in late February, up to 1.4 million doses will be administered to quarantine and border workers, frontline and healthcare workers, and staff and residents in aged care and disability care. Phase 1b will prioritise adults aged 70 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander adults aged 55 and over, adults with underlying medical conditions and disabilities, and high risk workers including defence, police, fire, emergency services and meat processing. Adults over 50 and other high-risk workers will follow in phase 2a, the balance of the adult population in phase 2b, and finally under 16s in phase 3. Priority groups are identified by taking into account current public health, medical and epidemiological evidence on who would be most affected if they contracted COVID-19. No dates nor timeline has been confirmed, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he hoped to start with 80,000 vaccines administered each week. He also said he wanted four million Australians vaccinated by the end of March. “It’s great news that the Pfizer vaccine is now TGA-approved but we have real concerns about the number of vaccines actually available and how the rollout will be prioritised,” Federal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell said. “In McEwen it is well understood that already rural and regional areas generally suffer poorer health outcomes and we don’t know how rural and regional communities will be prioritised in the rollout.” But Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum said the approval was an ‘important moment’ for the region and Australia. “The approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine comes after rigorous and independent assessment by the TGA, which shows it meets Australian standards for safety, quality and efficacy,” he said. COVID-19 vaccines have been developed at record-breaking speed due to necessity, but underwent rigorous trials, testing on numbers of people above the minimum requirements.

The Pzifer-BioNTech’s vaccine for COVID-19 will soon be rolled out in Australia. Phase three of a clinical trial usually involves giving the vaccine to several thousand people, but phase three of the Pfizer/BioNTech trials tested on over 41,000 people, resulting in 95 per cent efficacy. Minister for Health Greg Hunt said the TGA’s process was thorough and its regulators placed safety above all else. “Australia’s high bar has been met – the vaccine has been approved as effective in stopping severe disease,” he said. So far the government has ordered 10 million doses of Pzifer-BioNTech – enough for five million people – along with 54 million of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, 51 million of Novavax, and 25 million of COVAX, which are still pending TGA approval for use in Australia. If secured and signed off, they would provide 140 million doses of vaccine and place Australia fourth in the world for the number of vaccines per capita. The Prime Minister has not yet made it clear whether the vaccine will be mandatory for adults.

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FOR SALE

What an opportunity to secure a fantastic family home in a quiet location. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living area and separate kitchen/family area. Many features include heating & cooling, stainless appliances, dishwasher, pergola area, and side access to the rear yard & sizable shed. Location is not an issue for this property, being only a short drive to the Hume freeway, Broadford train station and all of the other fantastic facilities the growing township of Broadford has to offer. Call today to secure an inspection.

PRICE GUIDE $370,000 - $390,000

Brendan Flynn

Sarah Fraser

Kieran Knight

Natalie Bartlett

Kieran Knight 0437 312 827

INSPECT (Photo ID required) Sat 6th February 12:00 - 12:30pm

The perfect Start.

Simon Best

2

CONTACT

LAND SIZE 710m2 approx.

3

Broadford 19 Conabere Court, Broadford

2

2

2

CONTACT Kieran Knight 0437 312 827

LAND SIZE 720m2 approx.

Barry Plant Kilmore 5782 2400

INSPECT (Photo ID required) Sat 6th February 11:00 - 11:30am

Ruth Appleton

Rachel Thomas

Sarah Dempsey

Kelly Marks

Clare Way

Donna McKenzie

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

HILLDENE - 180 CLYDESDALE ROAD

KILMORE - 42 MIKADA BOULEVARD

NICE FLAT 46 ACRE BLOCK WITH PAST PLANNING PERMIT

$370,000

Only one hour from Melbourne via the Hume Freeway this is one of the district’s best kept secrets! Set at the end of a quiet court looking into native bushland, this fantastic holding of approximately 46 acres will capture your heart and your imagination. Offering circular driveway, one dam, both open country and bushland with mature gums. Power is available at the fence. This property has had planning permission in the recent past and should be relatively easy to reinstate.

What more could you want?

BIG BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

$495,000 - $545,000

Newly established and beautifully presented 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering large open plan kitchen, dining and living area on 544 square metres. Other great features of this substantial family home include gas central heating, slow combustion heater in the living area, large modern functional kitchen with entertainers dream gas cooktop and electric oven, walk in pantry, stone bench tops, dishwasher and breakfast bar. A substantial solar system on the roof will pull those power bills under control - ideal for the large family. This home is great for the family looking for a relaxed style of living in a country town not far from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Call Wayne and Simone now to organise your inspection Wayne 0429 884 777, Simone 0407 502 813

Contact Simone Meyer 0407 502 813

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

KILMORE - 14 GOLDEN ELM COURT

KILMORE - 32 VIEWHILL ROAD

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

$750,000

How many times have you looked at homes and been disappointed when you viewed them? How many properties have you seen that weren’t big enough for your family? How many homes have you viewed where the location just wasn’t what you wanted? Without a doubt this property will have what it takes to tick your boxes, it has a list of features as long as your arm including an impressive fully appointed kitchen with heaps of bench space, 9ft Ceilings, amazing living areas (3) and an outdoor undercover area which will be the envy of everyone you have ever known. There is absolutely no doubt that this is a quality property located in a quiet court in the most sought after estate in Kilmore and if that is not enough to spark your interest then maybe the fact that the home sits on 1200m2. This is a home which has family written all over it and with four large bedrooms PLUS a study there is room for everyone. So put this one on the top of your list and make a call. Tenanted until April 22, 2021.

START YOUR NEXT JOURNEY

$510,000

This lovely family home to start your new life of owning a home or start a family in. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 lounge rooms with open plan kitchen and dining. The front door opens up to a large kitchen and dining room with access to the outdoor living area. Great sized lounge room with big windows looking out at the lovely gardens and backyard. Second separate lounge room to give that extra space. This can be converted into any space that suits your needs. Ducted heating and cooling throughout to make the home comfortable year round. Double lock up garage with room for two cars with internal access. This home is all complete with nothing to do so move in and start living the dream. THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY TENANTED- LEASE END DATE IS THE 26TH MARCH 2021

Contact Agents: Wayne 0429 884 777, Simone 0407 502 813

Contact Simone Meyer 0407 502 813

Want to know the value of your property? Call Wayne Smith for a free professional market appraisal 0429 884 777

Looking for a great rental return for your vacant property?

Contact Wendy Harrison-Smith today 03 5782 1433

Sales: 0429 884 777 Rentals: 5782 1433 Email: [email protected]

www.waynesmithrealestate.com.au

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SOLD

D L O S 10 Romano Drive, PYALONG

$690,000 - $749,000 3

Stunning Property on approx 2.5 acres

2

• Heating & Cooling • Pretty gardens

• Beautiful views • Lovely timber flooring • Quality home

UND

1

• Four bedrooms, two living rooms • Two car garage with drive thru access

UND

$700,000 - $750,000

Family home on a huge block of 2114 m2 - ripe for development - STCA 3

1

5

• Excellent location - close to secondary school • Large flat block - very versatile • Enjoy the space or seek possible • More wanted - please call if you want an development appraisal

3 Parkside Rise, WALLAN

$1,100,000 - $1,200,000

Spacious family home in prestigious location on 1 acre

$550,000 - $595,000

Featured packed four bedroom family home - eligible for FHOG* 4

R E F F ER O

16 Windham Street, WALLAN

• Beautifully presented family home established gardens • Super quiet and private location

3 Rubus Drive, WALLAN

4

2

6

• Spacious grounds with a swimming pool and spa • Escape the city with all the conveniences

2

4

• Great location - close to parkland • Eligible for FHOG - subject to conditions

R E F F ER O

11 Fina Court, HIDDEN VALLEY

$1,150,000 - $1,250,000 6

Hidden Valley prestige at its best on 2.5 acres • Excellent location at the end of a court • Large Family home - flexible floor plan

2/3 Fellow Court, WALLAN

4

• Swimming pool plus spa • Great entertainer!

$390,000 - $420,000

Very well located three bedroom with excellent presentation • Three bedrooms - two bathroom • Spacious lounge - dining

2

3

2

2

• Two car garage • Very desirable property

We are now looking after all of your property management needs

BUY - SELL - RENT Gail Kendrick 0417 012 041

Vanessa Hess 0413 352 996

Peter Hess 0413 003 140

Maddison Harris 0416 040 355

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, THE FREE PRESS

New rental standards The State Government is introducing new rules to ensure every rental property meets basic standards. With more than one in four people renting in Victoria, the government believes it is crucial that basic amenities such as hot and cold water in the bathroom and laundry, functioning ovens, stovetops and sinks in the kitchen, a permanent – and working – heater in the living room, are available to all tenants. Although most rental properties already reach the standard, the government is now enshrining the standards are law with new regulations. Renters won’t have to ask for permission to attach child safety devices such as blind or cord anchors and pressure-mounted child safety gates. They also won’t have to ask to install picture hooks on walls, to replace curtains, or to increase the energy efficiency of the house with new LED globes. Other modifications that a rental provider cannot unreasonably refuse include allowing the planting of a vegetable or herb garden, painting, securing gates and installing security systems and flyscreens. The regulations come into effect on March 29 and are part of the more than 130 rental reforms the government is introducing to residential tenancies to strengthen

renters’ rights, better protect vulnerable renters and enable people to turn the house they rent into their home. The changes to the regulations have been made after listening to feedback from more than 700 written submissions, as part of the public consultation process on the initial proposed regulations. Landlords will also benefit from the reforms through stronger accountability for renters, clearer obligations and modern regulation and processes. To help ensure the smooth transition to the new residential tenancy laws, the regulations provide specific guidance on minimum standards, the modifications that can be made, and safety maintenance obligations. The regulations also set out information that rental providers must disclose prior to entering a rental agreement, terms which cannot be included in a rental agreement, and questions that cannot be asked of rental applicants. The Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 was formally made on January 27, and can be found from that date on engage.vic.gov.au/rentingregulations. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne said the government was increasing the ways in which renters could make their house feel like a home by setting out simple

Renters will soon have the right to make changes to their home such as curtains, painting and hanging picture hooks.

modifications they could make to their rental property. “We’re delivering on our promise to make renting fairer for all Victorians,” she said. “Renters have a right to a safe, secure and affordable home they can call their own and landlords should have peace of mind with

stronger accountability from those renting their properties. “These are the biggest reforms to renting in Victoria – setting out the minimum standards that must be provided in all rental properties, to better protect vulnerable tenants and turn rental properties from a house into a real home.”

Properties Wanted – Kilmore & Mitchell Shire Cash buyers looking for a 3-4 bedroom home with a budget to $850,000 in the Mannagum Estate

Melbourne buyers with a budget to $950,000 looking for 1-2 acres in Kilmore, Wandong or Heathcote Junction

Cash buyer with a budget to $475,000 looking for a 3-4 bedroom home in the Kilmore township

Local buyers with a budget to $1,000,000 looking to buy 1 acre + in Kilmore, Wallan, Wandong or Heathcote Junction

Local buyers looking for 100+ acres with or without a home with a budget to $1.5m in the Mitchell Shire

Cash Investors with a budget to $500,000 looking for a home on 800m2+ in the Kilmore township

Craigieburn buyers looking for 200+ acres with a 3-4 bedroom home with a budget to $1.5m in the Mitchell Shire

Cash buyers with a budget to $770,000 looking to buy around 1 acre in Kilmore or Kilmore East

“These are just some of the buyers we are currently working with so now could be the perfect time to sell!” Nutrien Harcourts Kilmore (03) 5782 0400

kilmore.nutrienharcourts.com.au

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Large family home on 50 acres in Hidden Valley 29 Eastern Ridge, Hidden Valley VERY hard to find and extremely sought after in Melbourne is this 50-acre lifestyle property, which would suit a variety of buyers including an avid horse owner, keen gardener or large family wanting to spread out on a useable block. The house is positioned well back from the street with a long formal driveway, wrought iron gate and a circular driveway with a covered portico, and freshly-landscaped front garden beds. The spacious home has five large bedrooms, all with walk-in robes. The master has a full ensuite bathroom with a soaker tub, the other bedrooms are serviced by a full family bathroom. For living space there are plenty of choices with a formal lounge room, formal dining room, a separate rumpus room suitable for a pool table and another large living/ TV room, which adjoins the family meals area and kitchen. The kitchen has a large serving and preparation bench – ideal for entertaining friends and family. The main family hub leads out to the covered alfresco entertaining area, which overlooks the swimming pool and has views north towards Kilmore, east towards Kinglake and south towards Melbourne. The land is very useable and has a mixture of pasture and some

bush, and is undulating but not steep. There is plenty of room for a horse arena, round yard or various garden settings or plantings. The house also features a threecar garage, a good-sized study, a salt-water swimming pool, full boundary fencing, ducted heating and cooling, and plenty of storage spaces. Enjoy all the space and tranquility of the country but still have mains water, natural gas, NBN, sealed main roads, street lighting while shops, schools and medical facilities are only a short drive away. Embrace all that the Hidden Valley resort has to offer including its new country clubhouse, featuring restaurant and bar, heated-indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, equestrian centre, horse riding trails, pro shop and Craig Parry designed 18-hole golf course.

Property features • Broadband • Building size: 464m² • Ducted cooling • Ducted heating • Floorboards • Fully fenced • Outdoor entertaining area • Remote garage Price: $1,950,000 - $1,995,000

• Shed

Contact:

• Study

Vanessa Hess 0413 352 996

• Swimming pool – in-ground

Peter Hess 0413 003 140

• Workshop

Hess Real Estate - Hidden Valley

“I never knew my dream house was out there until I saw it in print in The North Central Review” If you want to reach people who aren’t even in the market your house should be advertised in our real estate section.

RENTALS 1/8 Victoria Parade, Kilmore

449 Mandalay Circuit, Beveridge

$250 p/w (available now)

LEASED $330 p/w

• • • • •

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit Open plan living, spacious kitchen Bath separate to shower, single lock up garage Gas wall heater plus split system air conditioning Walking distance to main street

45 Wispering Circuit, Kilmore

Contact us today  5734 3344  [email protected]

• 3 bedroom unit includes an ensuite and walk in robe to the master • 2 further bedrooms both with built in robes • Kitchen with dishwasher • Gas ducted heating & split system cooling (being installed) • Double remote lock up garage with rear roller door

Comprising four bedrooms, master with WIR & ensuite Two living areas and open plan kitchen/meals Ducted heating, split system air conditioning Double garage with remote & low maintenance gardens

• 190m2 approx. factory • Office, amenities and mezzanine level • 3 allocated parks

$30,000+ GST + Outgoings per annum (available now)

Time to Sell

49days Ave. Days on Market

Average Sale Price

$

436,000

Avg. Sale Price

Web & Print Success Rate

87% Resulting Sale CoreLogic Property Data Australia.

1/8 Dudley Street, Wallan

• • • •

$21,000 + GST + Outgoings per annum (available now)

Web only

Resulting Sale

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Open-plan living/dining area Kitchen with dishwasher Ducted heating plus split system aircon Single lock up garage with internal access Garden shed and low maintenance gardens

LEASED $330 p/w

4/6 Freeway Drive, Wallan

Which media option gets the best results?

56%

• • • • • •

$400 p/w (available now)

18 Glanville Drive, Kilmore

Success Rate

29 Eastern Ridge, Hidden Valley

Land Size: 20.23 ha (approx)

• Rumpus room

Time to Sell

43days Ave. Days on Market

Average Sale Price

$

508,000

Avg. Sale Price

• • • •

New Construction, 2 factories available 350m2 each, including amenities Rear access to factory 2, via roller door to the rear Off street parking

4/11 Freeway Drive, Wallan

85F Sydney Street, Kilmore UNDER APPLICATION $350 p/w $1517 PCM 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1 Car

1 Finlay Court, Kilmore UNDER APPLICATION $450 p/w $1950 PCM

LEASED $35,000 + GST + Outgoings per annum

4 Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car

• 350m2 approx. new factory, secure complex • Kitchenette, amenities and mezzanine level • 5 allocated parks

LEASED BY WENDY $420 p/w $1820 PCM

BarryPlant Inspections by way of virtual tours. Go to www.realestate.com.au and register your interest by clicking the “Request an Inspection” tab for further information.

7 Candice Street, Kilmore

3 Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car

26 Toscana Way, Hidden Valley LEASED BY WENDY $480 PW $2080 PCM 4 Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car

Trades Directory Tuesday, February 2, 2021, NORTH CENTRAL & WHITTLESEA REVIEW / THE FREE PRESS

ANTENNAS

AIR CONDITIONING

Trades Directory

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Air Conditioning Animal Services Antennas Asphalt Automotive Bin Hire Blinds & Curtains Brick Laying Builders & Carpenters Building & Renovations Carpenters Carpet Cleaning Car Removal Cleaning Concrete Concrete Drilling & Sawing Concreting Crushed Rock Electricians Excavation & Earthmoving Farm Fencing Fencing Firearms Floor Sanding Garage Doors Garden Supplies Gardening Glaziers

BAD TV SIGNAL?? We Can Help!

• Handyman • Heating & Cooling

• Landscaping & Irrigation • Locksmiths • Mowing • Painters • Party Hire • Pest Control

EFTPO S AVAILA BLE

Located in Kilmore

ABN 53 046 401 566

• Roofing • Roof Tiling • Security Doors • Security Systems • Self Storage • Septic Tank Cleaning • Sheds • Shower Screens

24/7 Snake Removal

0416 562 762

www.snakesafevictoria.com.au

• Tiling

 Muscle Relaxation  Pain Management  Wound/Trauma Management  For All Animals  Safe, Fast, Effective  Thermal Imaging

• Tree Services • Tyres • Water Boring • Water Cartage • Website • Windscreens

Trades Directory DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED A BOOST DURING

COVID-19? Why don’t you give our trusted Trades & Services Directory a try?

New Life Laser Therapy

Vanessa Tuohy Phone: 0431 021 373 Email: [email protected] Web: www.newlifelasertherapy.com.au

The

Snake Removalist

We are all in this together locals supporting locals

BOOK YOUR AD TODAY! PHONE DALEEN

5734 3344

or email [email protected] for more information

Booking deadline 3pm Thursday

DASH ON-LINE

2.5m2, 4m2 & 6m2 Bins Reliable & Prompt Service

Communications Antennas installations Antenna points Antenna replacement Trenching available for new home telephone connections • Lead in cable DAMAGE REPAIRS or replacements

Phone Jason 0417 308 456

• Builders rough in • Data cabling and WIFI solutions • Smart TV: NETFLIX problems (FREEZING DROP OFF) • Internet speed issues we may have a solution

Walk-in Bin Hire

For a FREE quote, call Shane: 0419 353 048 or email: [email protected]

BLINDS & CURTAINS ASPHALT

BS Brad Sanders

ASPHALT

CUSTOM MADE Indoor and Outdoor Products LOCALLY OWNED

✭ Driveways ✭ Car Parks ✭ Pathways

Servicing: • Broadford • Kilmore • Wallan • Wandong • Epping & surrounds

BARRY COOPER 0429 264 799

Phone 0412 351 038

[email protected] www.bcbblinds.com.au

AUTOMOTIVE

QUALITY, CUSTOM MADE & LOCALLY OWNED

BLINDS SHUTTERS

CENTRAL VICTORIAN SNAKE REMOVAL

Ben: 0419 877 339 [email protected]

Looking for someone to care & love your animals while you’re away?

Service area: Broadford & surrounds If I don’t answer the first time call back straight away Wild life controllers license number: 14702623-CX ABN: 85586446476

We understand your needs and we will come to you. Book for a meet and Greet today.

PAUL:

0412 831 645

ANTENNAS

Best View Antennas

Local Technician

• 35 yrs experience fixing & solving digital reception issues

Mobile:

• Digital/Analogue Installation • For all your TV reception requirements [email protected]

Phone Wayne 0419 887 351

AWNINGS

0413 128 231

0455 852 498

• Custom Car Resprays • Panel Work • Minor Accident • Sand Blasting FULL CUSTOM RESTORATIONS

BIN HIRE

0403 003 751

ADNAP Window Solutions

Free Measure and Quote Huge Selection of Fabrics

Ring Ron Hyde on 0429 698 613

F.S.M.

RECYCLING

BRICKLAYING

LMCT 10823W

✭ Bin Hire ✭ ✭ Mixed Loads ✭ ✭ Scrap Metal & More ✭ ✭ Bins Available ✭ ✭ Farm Clean-ups ✭

AMANDA:

Give your home the facelift it deserves

Call Kylie & Dean www.wickedpawz.com.au

Mixed Loads Accepted

Phone Mick: E. [email protected] www.broadfordbins.com.au

We provide Quality and Service. Fully insured - OH&S registered - ACA Licensed

0413 592 398

DWC0820©

We can help you with all of your commercial printing needs!

•Domestic •Commercial •Industrial

Phone Anthony

40,000+ Readership. Your ad delivered to over 10,000 homes a week. Need Business Cards/ Quote Books/Flyers?

Enviro Waste Bin Hire

www.MrAntenna.com.au

• • • •

• Roof Repairs

[email protected] PO Box 470, Wallan 3756 www.tidyupbinhire.com.au

✆ 13 11 49

P105716

ANIMAL SERVICES

Mobile 0411 958 236

“Your Local Technician” Call us for a FREE Quote

TM

L077361 AU27988

2m, 3m, 4m, 6m, 8m cubic bins

• TV Wall Mounting

Supply and Installation of all Split System Air Conditioners www.mrkoolairconditioning.com.au

• Plumbers • Removalists

Craig Studd

• New Digital Antennas

Keith Bell - 0418 542 566

• Plasterers • Pools & Pumps

ABN 98 135 826 535

• TV Reception Issues

• Kitchens • Landscaping

TIDY UP BIN HIRE

• Local Technicians

KMCC0075©

• • • • • • • • •

BIN HIRE

Phone: 0407 439 133

Specialising in all types of Brickwork

RS17006©

In this weeks edition of the

Deadline Thursday 3pm

KMCC0172©

Call 5734 3344

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CRAIG WEBB Mobile 0407 070 273

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Trades Directory

BUILDERS & CARPENTERS

CAR REMOVAL

CONCRETE DRILLING & SAWING

KILMORE TOWING & TRANSPORT

03 5789 1228

Cash paid for cars,vans, utes & trucks $50-$10,000 any age any condition rusted, blown, smashed etc. . .

KMCC0194©

Phone Rod 0412 333 830

• Road Sawing • Core Drilling • Wall & Wire Sawing

LMCT9877

Ph: Rob 0407 439 133

Commercial and Domestic Builder

MBA 44569

KMCC0196©

LMCT 10823W

KMCC0483-V10©

FAIRY’S

CAR REMOVALS

Fax: 03 5789 1422 Email: [email protected]

www.prestigesaw.net.au

CLEANING

Reg No. DBU 5580

Phone Melissa 0400 407 384 or 5783 3590

Reliable & Worry Free Quality Cleaning

Waydon Builders Pty Ltd

For A Breath Of Fresh Air Place Your Property In Our Hands

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICIANS R.E.C: 14023

(Wallan)

Towing available for vehicles, containers, farm machinary up to 12 tonne. KMCC0681©

www.hotondo.com.au

Phone 5734 3344

Servicing the Mitchell Shire & Surroundings. For all your Domestic, Retail & Commercial needs. No Job too small.

Call Ken: 0431 915 533

Email: [email protected]

CONCRETING QUALITY CONCRETE WORK

S & S Moleta Concreting

Specialising in: *Exposed Aggregate *Brick Stenciled Concrete *Slate Finished Concrete *Plain & Colour Concrete *All other aspects of concreting

Call Adam 0488 990 000 Your Local Electrician

EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING

Contact Steve on 0417 577 628

CRUSHED ROCK

To t a l B u i l d i n g R e n o v a t i o n s SERVICES PROVIDED • Domestic Cleaning & Housekeeping • Window & Solar Panel Cleaning • Pre-Sale, Settlement & Vacate Cleans • Oven Cleaning • Carpet Cleaning Insuranc • Commercial & Contract Cleaning e Approve • Builders & Display Cleans d • Gardening and General Maintenance • Floor Strip, Seal and Polishing

REG: 99382

Specialising in; Kitchens, Bathroom & Building Renovations 'from Go to Wo' Carlton Jackson CARPENTER/JOINER Adrian Jackson CARPENTER/JOINER Damien Jackson ELECTRICIAN Aaron Jackson PLUMBER

WWW.GRAYCHON.COM.AU [email protected]

www.mrkitchens.com.au

Vacate cleaning. Spring cleaning. Rubbish removal. Window cleaning. Domestic/ Ongoing cleaning. DVA and NDIS provider. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Phone 0428 120 499. www.rentamumpropertyservices.com.au

CARPENTERS

Brad Millar Carpentry

Turn rough potholes into a smooth driveway with ‘Pretty Sally’ crushed rock • Great traction - No slipping or sliding around! • Packs like concrete for shed bases too! • Dries up mud and puddles • Small Grader fixing driveways now. From $26 tonne delivery with free spreading.

we don’t cut corners, we clean ‘em

– Domestic – Builders – Ovens – Vacate – Windows – Office All staff are police checked and cleared

call Pam: 0421 912 886 RS9D022©

• Decks • Pergolas • Outdoor Entertaining areas • Painting • Retaining Walls • Paling & Picket Fencing

CONCRETE

Free Quotes Phone Justin 0432 014 190

ELECTRICIANS

• Site Clean Up • Trenching • Site Filling & Testing • Site Clearing • Rock Breaking

• Soil Supply • Crushed Rock Supply • Fire Breaks

• Excavators 2 Tonne - 50 Tonne • All Terrain Dump Trucks • Dozer D6 - D7 • Trucks & Trailers • Bobcat / Positrack • Slasher & Mulcher

Joe 0423 376 296 Peter 0403 638 873

Switchboard upgrades, re-wiring, lights, fans, power points, phone, data & TV outlets, solar and clean energy options, underground trenching/drilling. No job too small! REC: 25478 ACCRED. SOLAR INSTALLER CALL BRYAN Ph: 0417957834 or Email: [email protected]

KMCC1619©

ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICAL WORK

FLOODED CARPET RESTORATION EMERGENCY 24HR/7 DAYS

“RELIABLE, QUALITY, SERVICE”

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Charlie - PH: 0412 330 122

Air Duct Cleaning Tile Cleaning

3-5 CAMERON PARADE, BROADFORD PH: 5784 1500 FAX: 5784 1122

★ General Light & Power ★ Rewires/Extensions ★ Solar System Design ★ Power Point’s and Installation ★ L.E.D. Down-light ★ Switchboard ★ Smoke Alarms Upgrades/Safety ★ Ceiling Fans Switches REC 19947

EXCAVATIONS - POST HOLE DRILLING EXCAVATIONS - DAM REPAIRS HORSE ARENAS - ROCK LANDSCAPES

HORSE ARENAS - ROCK LANDSCAPING

Twin Gums Contractors

Quotes: BOB 0427 001 040 PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.twingumscontractors.com.au

KMCC1503©

Call Andrew 5782 1378 • Sheds • Driveways • Paths • House Slabs - Waffle & Conventional

Specialising in Driveways

All Types of Concreting. Free Quotes.

PHONE BRENDAN 0437 096 001 [email protected]

New Finish Concreting KMCC2199©

RR4J003©

www.steamaticyea.com.au

• Dam Excavation

• Drive Way Construction & Grading

CARPET CLEANING

1300 783 262 0438 354 886

• Site Cuts

Domestic & Commercial Electrical

RSCK014©

0421 791 153

CRUSHED ROCK!

Call Kevin at Garden&Driveway 0418 530 471 Until 9pm

Phone: 0407 328 103

Specialising in all aspects of carpentry. No job too big or small.

GET A LOAD OF THIS!

Enhance the value of your property. All aspects of concreting.

Phone Jack: 0455 163 728

• New & Old Homes ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES • Renovations & 24/7 EMERGENCY CALL OUT Extensions Domestic – Commercial – Service • Lighting & Power Phone: Jack Rayner • Switchboard Upgrades

0447 074 333

Email: [email protected]

• Driveways / Roads • House / Shed Sites • Horse Arenas • Asphalt Driveways

Ph: 0429 510 576

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, NORTH CENTRAL & WHITTLESEA REVIEW / THE FREE PRESS

Trades Directory EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING

FARM FENCING

B ROADFOR D

TRUELINE RURAL FENCING

ALL EXCAVATION WORK

✭ 1.8t & 3.5t Excavators ✭ Backhoe ✭ Bobcat ✭ Truck ✭ Grader Supply Quarry Products & Site Clean-ups

Glenn 0433

LANDSCAPING

014 104

ALL ASPECTS OF NATURAL LANDSCAPING

KMCC0922©

EXCAVATIONS

Phone 5734 3344 GARDEN SUPPLIES

Post & Wire ✔ Post & Rail ✔ Post Ramming ✔ Morticed Post & Rail ✔ Electric Fencing ✔ All types of stock fencing ✔ Quality Workmanship Gauranteed Guaranteed

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Working a design to your budget.

Firewood and Garden Supplies

Over 25 years experience.

P: 0407 897 770

“We support sustainable forestry”

www.earthlogic.com.au

209 High Street, Broadford M: 0448 921 304 P: 03 5784 3330

GARDENING

Contact Brian

- Repairs to all types of security fencing [email protected]

KMCC0428©

1.7T - 13T Excavators, Tandem Tipper, Float of machinery up to 18T

• Weed Spraying /Removal

• Dams & Dam Cleanouts • Landscaping & Land Clearing • Horse Arenas & Ménages

• Paddock Regeneration

Contact Kyle: 0449 050 354 [email protected]

Phone John 0429 353 205

FENCING

PHILMAN GROUP

House and Shed Sites, Horse Arenas, Driveways, Retaining Walls

✭ Driveways ©RT3L012 ✭ House/Shed Sites ✭ Excavations ✭ Clean-ups ✭ Drainage ✭ Dams Cleaned

FIREARMS

Scott Hough 0417 305 192

• Tiling • Plaster Repairs • Carpentry • Rubbish Removal • Flue Cleaning • Horse Float & Trailer Servicing & Repairs • Flooring • Gate Manufacturing & Repairs & More.

KMCC0094©

Timbertech Floors THE FLOORSANDING SPECIALISTS

Phone: 0419 501 859 www.timbertechfloors.com.au

SANDTASTIC FLOORS

PHONE RORY

0468 930 262

Floor Sanding & Polishing. New & Old. Repairs & Installs.

For your Free Quote call Craig 0414 757 137. 20 years experience.

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• Ring Lindsay 0418 572 660 •

GARAGE DOORS

FOR ALL YOUR HEATING AND COOLING NEEDS. Wood Heaters ★ Reverse Cycle Gas Heaters Refrigerated Gas Ducted Heating Air Conditioning Split Systems ★ Evaporative Cooling ★ Solar Hot Water AUO4449 L007528

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104 Powlett St, Kilmore - 5782 1378 KITCHENS

SUNDAY CREEK CABINETS • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Laundries • Furniture

Chris Mountney 0417 124 515

Specialising in all types of cabinet making RT65001©

MOWING

Kitchens, Laundry Cabinets, Vanities and more CALL

JOE

0460 547 598

for more than “Ask us about Garden just mowing Care”

• Lawn Mowing • Gutter Cleaning • Lawn Mowing • Landscaping • Gardening • Pruning • Weed Control • Rubbish Removal

131 546

www.jimsmowing.net

PAINTERS

Quality Kitchens at Affordable Prices

CABINET MAKER

Mini Digger ➩ Ditch Witch

LOCKSMITHS

Call your local Jim City Prices — Friendly, Courteous Country Service!”

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Ph. 0417 516 028

HEATING & COOLING

FLOOR SANDING

Professional Floorsanding and Polishing of new & old Floors, Floorboards, Parquetry, Cork

• Instant Turf • SyntheticTurf

Police Checked. Insured. Working with Children check.

108 Powlett Street, Kilmore, VIC, 3764. (03) 4701 0815 Horse Arena Sand Quarry Products Top Soil Granitic Sand House Sites Driveways Shed Sites Horse Arenas etc Backhoe Bobcat Graders Tippers

Specialising in . . .

Trade Qualified Metal Fabricator & Welder. No job to small.

Firearms Dealers Licence Number: 945-223-30F

Ring Greg on 0411 409 354

LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION

• Garden Edging Dingo Work • Retaining Walls Paving Deckings Automatic & Manual Irrigation Systems • Driveways

Phone Rod 0438 422 480

Remember – Secure you firearms!

20 years’ local experience

➩ 4 in 1 bucket ➩ Levelling and driveways ➩ Grader blade ➩ Tree planting ➩ Back hoe ➩ Large or small jobs ➩ Post hole digging 450, 350, 300 and 250 augers

Phone Jake 0432 527 426

• • • •

HANDYMAN

Buy, Store or Dispose of your firearms

13 TONNE EXCAVATOR — BOBCAT — TIPPER — GRADER — LOW LOADER

• Excavation • Tipper Hire • Augers • Rock Breaker • Concreting • Tandem Tipper • Dingo • 5.5 tonne Excavator

All aspects of landscaping

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UNIVERSAL EARTHWORKS

ABN 36 586 783 599

• Window Repairs • Cat/dog doors supplied & fitted YOUR LOCAL GLAZING • Mirrors ABN 69 231 161 768 SPECIALIST • Excavator and All Areas. Eftpos available. Bob cat windows Chris 0408 842 669 • Coonara heater glass Mark 03 5782 0231

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0418 532 969

t (03) 57 841 232 ajbaines.com

BROADFORD GLASS

• Paving Free • Concreting s • Timber Quote • Brick & Block retaining walls • Supply & Install instant & synthetic turf • Small Excavation & Mini Loader • Auto & Manual Irrigation Systems • Gardening & Mowing

Call Phil: 0418 317 405 - Best Price Guarantee

www.philmangroup.com.au OH&S and fully insured

• • • • • • • • • • •

GLAZIERS

• Window Repairs • Splashbacks • Doors & Shopfronts

Supply and deliver crushed rock, sand and topsoil

Phil Mansfield

www.twingumscontractors.com.au

SAME DAY GLASS AND MIRRORS

12T & 8T Excavators Truck and Trailer Bobcat Float Hire Front End Loader Auger & Rockbreaker Water Truck Grader

Call Ricky: 0408 211 263

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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• House/Shed Cuts • Driveways • Quarry Products

Central Rural Services

• Rural Fencing

0413 000 598 Lawn Mowing - Trimming - Log Splitting Window Cleaning - Property Cleaning - Rubbish Removal Absence From Residence Management Registered - Police Checked - WWC - Insured Pensioner Rates - Free Quotes

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Phone 0412 351 038

Rock Wall Landscaping

Dennys Sibillin Property Maintenance

- Star Picket/Post Ramming - Post Hole Digging - Tree Planting - Tree Pruning

- For all your painting & paperhanging requirements - Free no-obligation quotes - Lead base paint inspections/removal - Roof Restoration - Concrete Grinding

Phone 03 5782 2006

Fax 03 5782 0082

P A I N T E R Interior & Exterior Painting Reasonable Rates - Free Quotes Phone Graeme 0428 833 628

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Trades Directory

PAINTERS

Phone 5734 3344

PLUMBERS

POOLS & PUMPS

SECURITY DOORS

White’s for Pumps

KMCC0011©

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David: 0433 067 143

PLUMBING ROD WILSON

★Water

MOB: 0418 177 974 FAX: 5783 2704

Painting & Decorating Specialist Also Furniture Repair & Restoration For all your Painting & Decorating Needs

Lic. No. 30567

Domestic & Commercial.

35 yrs High Quality Workmanship. exp. Friendly & Reliable Service. Free It’s only a phone call away! Call Stuart: 0429 963 505 Quotes

★Hot

Water Units

Tanks / Pump Units Tank Installation

★Blockages ★Gas

Fitting

Specialising in:

PROUDLY SERVICING YOUR AREA FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS

Home & Office, Piano & Antiques, Internal Moves, Pre-Packing, Friendly Reliable Service.

Leaders in the Industry for over 30 years.

0427 522 030

KILMORE WALLAN

• Window Grills • Flyscreens • Repairs

Phone Paul: 0400 255 054 Email: [email protected]

SECURITY SYSTEMS

REMOVALS

LOCAL - COUNTRY - INTERSTATE ALL SUBURBS

• Pianos • Pool Tables • Antiques

for your Free Quote

0408 352 349

Satisfaction Guaranteed - 30 years Experience

PARTY HIRE

ROOFING

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Specialising in maintenance plumbing

PEST CONTROL

• Tap and toilet repairs • Roof leaks • Hot Water Service repairs and installation • Gas appliance service and installation including C.O. testing • Burst pipes • Evaporative Cooler service & repairs

(03) 5781 1777

0429 821 994

Member of Self Storage Association

WALLAN SELF STORAGE

CONVENIENT CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

(free moving boxes - when available)

A.J. Leary

Phone 5783 1268

All aspects of roof restoration Roof painting, Roof cleaning Rebedding and Pointing Free quotes - 10 year guarantee Experienced & reliable tradesman

ABN: 33 201 307 809 Licence No: 34439

 0488 11 20 40

• Home Automation & Audio Visual

2 Maher Street, Kilmore

ROOF REPAIRS

Phone Ben: 0425 777 296

Plumbing & Gas Ants Cockroaches Termites

• Data & Networking

• Access Control

KILMORE Access 7 days a week Various Sizes, Economical Rates, Insurance Packing Supplies Available

• Colorbond Roofing • Gutters • Re-roofing / Roof Replacement

[email protected]

FR QUOTEE ES

• Intercom

Estate All Storage

Lic. 45785

NORTH CENTRAL HIRE 36A High Street, Seymour P: 5792 2922 F: 5792 4220 E: [email protected]

• Intuder Alarm Systems

Find us on Facebook

SELF STORAGE

NORTH CENTRAL HIRE 0429 438 362

PARTY HIRE NEEDS

Phone Nathan 0419 585 773

• CCTV Cameras

Need It? Hire It!

24hrs 7 days

• Aluminium Security Doors

LOCAL/COUNTRY/INTERSTATE

★Drainage

Call 0413 828 124

Mice & Rats Bees & Wasps Spiders

John: 0434 953 571 or 5782 0132

MICHAEL LEE REMOVALS

a specialty

Qualified Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Restorations

• Marquees • Chairs • Tables • Digital Jukebox • Glassware • Crockery • Cutlery • Portable Toilets • Temporary Fencing • Mobile Cool Rooms • Linen • Roasting Spits • Helium • Party Lights • Balloons • Helium • BBQ Gas • Jumping Castles • Party Supplies and more …

Factory 4/8 Glanville Drive, Kilmore

REMOVALIST

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 Aluminium Security Doors  Steel Security Doors  Security Grilles  Flyscreens  Repairs to Security Doors

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• Domestic & Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Wall Papering • Roof & Concrete Painting • Affordable Rates • Free Quotes • All Work Guaranteed

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5782 1927

Rural + Domestic + Water Treatment Most Makes Domestic Filter Systems Water Testing & Bore Hole Specialists

• All General Plumbing & Maintenance • Renovations & Extensions • Hot Water Units • Spouting Renewals

3 BELL COURT BROADFORD 0408 391 579

www.trueroof.com.au Call Josh on 0403 731 915

30 Years Experience - No Job Too Big or Small

Phone Andrew 0419 323 848

www.termitetechnologypestcontrol.com.au

SSAA Member

24 Hr Access - 7 Days Per Week Security Code Access

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

ROOF TILING

Phone (03) 5429 1219 Mobile 0400 606 676 ABN 69 121 726 119

Do You need a Plasterer? No Job too big or too small!

For a quote on quality plastering call: Garry Lynch: 0425 796 029 Craig Lynch: 0400 486 847 email: [email protected]

PLUMBERS

Phone Graeme Howden

M: 0412 377 587

WALLAN PLUMBING AND GASFITTING Lic 22903

All aspects of Plumbing Drain blockages cleared 30 years’ experience All work guaranteed

ABN 34 227 384 538

PLASTERERS

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Phone Stephen Young 0418 542 205 RS9D031©

0424 887 553

[email protected]

KMCC0627©

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE Call us for a quote on: • New homes, plumbing & renovations • Environmentally friendly Treatment Plants • Conventional septic tank design & installation with AG trenches • Sewer Connections • Stormwater drains & AG Drains • Trained in all aspects of ‘green plumbing’ • 30 years’ experience - Licence No.: 19305 PROMPT EXPERT ATTENTION ASSURED

Ph: 5783 1379

Mob. 0418 330 766

LIC NO. 19305

FREE S QUOTE

ROO S FING MER LA • Metal and Tiled Roofs Painted

• Roof Repairs • Insurance Work Freees • Rebedding and Repointing uot Q • Quality Paint • All Restoration. All Work Guraranteed Ph Eddie 0429 040 050 or 5783 3774

Permit No. 00/47042

SEPTIC TANK AND GREASE PIT CLEANING Environment Protection Authority Accredited Locally Owned & Operated Servicing Mitchell Shire & Surrounds

Phone Travis:

0407 881 942

SECURITY DOORS

ROB LAIDLAW Your Local Plumbing & Gas Fitting Expert • Gas Heating and Hot Water Service Repairs and Installation • Carbon Monoxide Testing • Gas Cookers • General Plumbing • Burst Pipes • Evap Cooler Service & Repairs

• Metal and Tiled Roofs painted • Flexible Pointing • Rebedding & Repointing • New roofs & extensions • Quality Paint • Insurance work • Fully Insured Fully Qualified Roof Tiler Third generation family business - 25 Years’ Experience Your local Roof Tiler

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Over 20 years experience • Termite Treatments in Pest Control • Termite Control • Termite Pre-treatments • Possums RS9D012 • Bees & Wasps • Fleas • Cockroaches • Weed Control • Rats & Mice Specialists in Commercial, • Ants & Spiders Industrial & Domestic Pest Control • Birds

Coreten

OPERATING

7 DAYS

A WEEK

SEPTIC SERVICES LOCAL & INDEPENDENT

For all your Septic Tank, Treatment Plant, Commercial and Domestic Grease Trap Cleaning

Call Jeff on 0421 764 072

Security Doors & Blinds

Adding Security, Comfort Beat Any Genuine and Value to Your Home Written Quote • Aluminium & Steel • Indoor and Security Doors Outdoor Blinds • Window Grills • Plantation Shutters • Flyscreens • Roller Shutters Like us on Facebook

Mob: 0450 052 903 Ph: 8339 4848 www.coreten.com

Recommended cleaning agent for the SEPTEC Treatment Plant.

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Trades Directory SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

Phone 5734 3344

TREE SERVICES

WINDSCREENS

TYRES

ON-SITE SERVICE

• Replacement • Reseal

• Door Glass • ¼-Glass Call Danny 0412 379 648 • Rear Windows

ABN: 18 102 312 032

Task Liquid Waste is a family owned and operated business specialising in the removal and disposal of liquid waste across Victoria. Services we provide: • Car wash pit cleaning • Rain water tank cleaning • Grease trap cleaning • Wash water removal • Septic tank cleaning • Sludge / slurry removal

Call or email Ash Humphries for pricing and service availability

0430 162 690 or [email protected]

Tree Pruning Tree Removals

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QUALIFIED AND INSURED ARBORICULTURAL WORKS

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

WATER BORING

03 5781 1838

Market Days

DO YOU NEED MORE WATER?

• Habitat Creation • Tower Hire • Stump Grinding • Hedge Trimming

1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

EMAIL: [email protected] MULCH: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.treetactics.com.au

• Nagambie Lakes Community Markets @ 9am-1pm. • Heathcote Bush Market (TBC).

STAR TREE SERVICES

SHEDS

• Yea Railway Market @ 9am-1pm. • Sunbury Village Market

QUALIFIED ARBORISTS

Returning February.

❏ Tree Removal KMCC1006©

❏ Tree Surgery & Pruning ❏ Consultations & Reports ❏ Mulch & Firewood Sales Free Quotes - Full Insurance Cover

5783 3170

• Tallarook Farmers Market

Who better to call than Murray’s

0428 518 159

www.treeservices.com.au / [email protected]

Custom made orders also available. Servicing all areas.

AUSTRALIAN TREE CLIMBING CHAMPION 2005, 2009 & 2010

Grant Cody

Arborist

0409 014 022

[email protected] - www.treespec.com.au

• Riddells Creek Farmers Market @ 9am – 1pm.

4TH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Water Cartage Domestic drinking water, stock or plant water

18,000 – 32,000 Lt Capacity

S/S Food Grade Tankers

• Lancefield & District Farmers Market @ 9am-1pm.

Phone Terry 0438 541 559

• Lancefield Little Treasures Indoor Market.

Competitive Rates

SPEEDY SHOWER SCREENS MOBILE SERVICE ESTABLISHED 1992

7 days – 24hrs per day

Same day Measure, Make & Install

4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

New Screens & Specialist — Repair Service, No Fix-No Pay

TILING

Free Quotes!

Wall & Floor Tiling 605 123

Satisfaction Guaranteed

0423 856 033

Royal Tree Services

Tree Removals Pruning Hedge-Trimming

Stump-Grinding Fully insured Free Quotes

Call Wes: 0416 695 138 or

email [email protected] KMCC1266©

+ Qualified Arborists + Family owned for over 25 years + 24 hour Service

Wall & Floor, Old and New Phone 0448 421 640

Shannan Thomas 0418 316 156

www.thomasfamilytreeservices.com.au Check us out on Facebook

Sporle Water Cartage

• Nagambie Farmers Market at Tahbilk Winery @ 10am-2pm

Adrian Sporle: 0417 056 905 7 days per week Domestic Water Servicing Kilmore & District 16,000 Litre tank

Drinking, Pool & Garden Water 16,500 and 22,000 litre tankers Prompt and reliable service

• Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market @10am-2pm

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH RR2H041©

No job too big or small!

Phone Laurie 0422

All forms of tree work including stump removal. Fully insured. 15 years experience. For your free quote, call Dave on

TILER

• Wallan Old Time Market

• Avenel Community Market (Jubilee Park Avenel) @9am-1pm.

✓ Tree Pruning ✓ Tree Removal ✓ Stump Grinding

www.rocbilt.com.au

Phone 9850 9855 www.speedy.com.au

2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH RR3W022©

Showers, Wardrobes and Security Doors at a Special Price  All types of Shower Screens  D.I.Y kits available  Built In Wardrobes  Mirrors  Wardrobe sliding doors  Splashbacks (mirror, vinyl)  Glass Cut To Size  Security Doors  Flyscreens

@ 8.30am-12pm.

2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

WATER CARTAGE

SHOWER SCREENS

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1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

NO WATER, NO CHARGE Murray’s Water Boring 90 years of combined experience over 3 generations. 4 licensed drillers (Class 3). Offering a free site inspection with Victorias most modern rigs.

❏ Elm Leaf Beetle Control

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Damian Laffan 0438 452 645, 5782 2645

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• Kilmore Scout Market @ Trackside Postponed until Jan 2021

EVERY MONDAY OF THE MONTH • The Monday Market Whittlesea @ 8am-1pm.

Organisations wishing to appear in Market Days please contact (03) 5734 3344 or [email protected]

Organisations wishing to appear in Market Days please contact (03) 5734 3344 or [email protected]

Classifieds

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North Central Review

Phone: 5734 3344 | Email: [email protected] | Booking Deadline: noon, Monday Call 5734 3344 now to book your12ad

© All advertising and editorial content of this issue is the copyright of The North Central Review Pty Ltd and cannot be used without the Company’s permission. It contravenes the Copyright Act to reproduce or to instruct other persons to reproduce material printed in this newspaper without prior consent of the publishers. The said material being advertisements whole or part, artwork whole or part, photographs whole or part, headlines or body copy whole or part. It also contravenes the Copyright Act to reproduce any or part of the above material which has been altered in order to appear different from the original. Severe penalties can be incurred by infringement of the Act. Published at 3/87 Sydney Street Kilmore by The North Central Review, ACN 108 789 779. All material published in this edition of The North Central Review Pty Ltd is subject to copyright provisions. The North Central Review Pty Ltd takes no responsibility for the unauthorised republication of such material. In accordance with the principles of the Privacy Act 2000, all personal information held by The North Central Review Pty Ltd will only be used for the primary purpose for which it was collected; ie: editorial, advertising, subscriptions, office sales, accounting, or commercial printing. Any personal information held within the company will not be used for a purpose other than the primary purpose for which it was collected without the individual’s consent, or unless the use or disclosure of the information is authorised by or under law. Payment Terms - Credit policy: Payment of accounts MUST be made by the due date as stated on your invoice statement or your account may be suspended. Mandatory pre-payment applies for ALL new bookings less than $50 per week OR for any booking (irrespective of cost), where no prior credit facilities have been established with The North Central Review Pty Ltd Accounts Department.

PUBLIC NOTICES DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL, A HOUSE TO RENT, LIVESTOCK TO SELL OR SOMETHING YOU WANT TO BUY?

TRY OUR THREE WEEK DEAL First Week Full Price Second Week Half Price

THIRD WEEK IS FREE! FOR SALE, AGISTMENT, LEASE/RENT, ACCOMMODATION, PETS/LIVESTOCK, FREE TO GOOD HOME, WANTED OR WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISEMENTS. *Applies to line ads only

Ph: 5734 3344 3/87 Sydney St, Kilmore VIC 3764

RETURN TO NETBALL Wallan and District Netball Association are thrilled to open up registrations for their Autumn season.

Commencing on Wednesday 17th February 2021 Mixed – Wednesday evening Competition – Thursday evening Welcome back to all netballers in Mitchell Shire and districts • Form a team with friends and have fun playing the sport of netball • Individuals can post their interest to join a team on our facebook page All enquiries and to obtain a registration form contact: Secretary, Renee Onley [email protected] www.facebook/wallannetball

Packaged liquor licence application. We, I Can Smell a Dead Duck Pty Ltd, applied to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation on 27/01/2021 for a packaged liquor licence at Shop T12, Kilmore Shopping Centre, 109 Northern Highway, Kilmore VIC 3764. Any person may object to the grant of this application on the grounds that: • it would detract from, or be detrimental to, the amenity of the area in which the premises are situated, and/or • it would be conducive to or encourage the misuse or abuse of alcohol. An objection must state the reasons for the objection. All objections are treated as public documents. Objections must be made in writing to: Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001. Objections must be made no later than 30 days after the date of this notice.

LEASE/RENT Comfortable, very well appointed, fully furnished unit in a rural setting available in Kilmore East.

One bedroom/lounge/study with seperate kitchenette and bathroom with laundry facilities. Single professional, nonsmoker with impeccable references essential. $250 per week. (Includes services) 0409 442 222.

WANTED TO BUY CARAVANS, CAMPERVANS, TRAILERS, HORSEFLOATS, BOATS, OLD CARS & MUCH MORE Any Condition. Pay Cash. All enquiries phone 0417 050 887

SITUATION VACANT

Casual Yard Person Grass cutting/weeding, yard cleanup and general maintenance. Hours flexible. Must have current drivers licence.

DEATH NOTICES COULTER, David Andrew – 24/3/62 – 23/1/21 58 years of life. My darling beautiful husband has drowned at Anglesea on Saturday 23rd. A very much loved husband of Kate and father of Jack, Hugo and Rosie. Brother of Richard and Cath. Son of John and Suzanne (both dec). PEARCE, (nee Inness) Edna – Our much loved Edna, you have given us all so many beautiful and happy memories. I am going to miss you so very much. Now in the arms of your loved ones. – Jennifer and family.

Resumés to email: [email protected]

DEATH NOTICES

SEKFY, Geoffrey Albert – 11/11/1944 - 29/1/2021 Geoff passed away on the 29th of January. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, loved father of Peter and Sarah, loved father in law of Dave and Olivia and loved Pops of Matilda, Georgia, Sienna and Alexander. He is finally at peace after a courageous battle with his health. A larger than life man who treasured family, friends and life.

SKEHAN, Michael Francis – Passed away 29th January 2021, in Perth, WA, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Zai and devoted father to Suraya and Troy and Nicholas and Kim. Grandfather of Jacob, Stevie, Jesse and Mia. Loved son of Cecilia and Barry (both dec.) loved brother of Mary (dec.), Kevin (dec.) and Phyllis, Claire, R.S.M., Adrian and Mary, Philip and June (dec.)., and cherished uncle to their children.

Willowmavin Landcare Group mourns the passing of Geoff Sekfy Foundation Member and Vice President. A larger than life figure, always contributing with humour and factual candour, a perennial participant, a great friend and compatriot, he will be sadly missed. Our sympathies to Sandra, Sarah, Peter and families.

WRIGHT, Raymond James –

SITUATION VACANT

RACV Roadside Assistant Van Driver, Kilmore

Karvel Automotive provides the RACV Emergency Breakdown service for the Seymour, Kilmore, and Romsey areas. Our goal is to have members back on the road as soon as possible. About the role As an RACV Roadside Assistance Van Driver, your job is to help stranded customers get their vehicle back on the road as quickly and as safely as possible. This will include, but not limited to, changing a tyre, jump starting a battery, exchanging and fitting a battery, recovering keys from a locked vehicle, supplying fuel and other fluids and recognising when a vehicle needs to be towed to a workshop for repairs. You will have flexibility in your working day, meaning you can work from home so you will not be stuck in a 9 to 5 job! Ideally, we are seeking someone who is mechanically minded and local to the Kilmore region, who knows the area well to keep the response times to callouts at a minimum. All training will be provided by Karvel Automotive for the right applicant. Skills and Experience Mechanical knowledge is essential for this role and qualifications will be highly regarded. You must have: • Current Driver’s Licence • Be able to provide 5 years driving history • A good understanding of how to use a mobile and applications • Impeccable customer service manners • Work well alone and in a team environment • Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and time constraints • Be able to work within WHS parameters • Be responsible for your own admin and paperwork • Mechanical knowledge about cars • Excellent communication skills • Police Background check You must be: • Neat and well-presented • Honest and reliable • Polite and courteous • Empathetic to customers Any enquiries should be directed to Kathryn on 5792 1662 or Joe on 0499 430 267 or email resumé to [email protected]

DEATH NOTICES

Boiler Maker: Qualified & Apprenticeship positions available, $12-$55ph. Panel Beater/Spray Painter, $30-$55ph full time. Auto Electrician position available, $30-$50ph full time. Location Wallan, Vic. Contact Andrew 0423 746 666

Semi Driver required in Northern Suburbs We are looking for a Semi Driver with Experience for Tautliner & Flat Top work. Must have experience with Dogs & Chains carting machinery. Yard is based in Northern Suburb - Coolaroo. Please call Ken direct on: 0400 109 538

1/8/1938 – 24/1/2021 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Much loved Husband of Carol, great Father to Leanne, Raymond, Wendy, Elaine and their families. Loved by his 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. A quiet kind gentle man, now flying high. Laid to rest at the Wallan Cemetery on 29/01/2021

FUNERAL NOTICES SEKFY – Family and friends are invited to attend the Service to remember the life of Geoffrey Albert Sekfy to be held in the Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall, 14 Sydney St, Kilmore on FRIDAY, February 5, 2021 commencing at 2:30pm. A Private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.

WALKERS WANTED

We need reliable people to deliver newspapers in the Kilmore area. No experience necessary. Juniors & Seniors welcome to apply. After school delivery available. To find out more, phone 5734 3344.

COULTER – A Service to Celebrate the life of David Andrew Coulter will be held in the gardens of St Mary’s Anglican Church, Woodend on FRIDAY, 5th February 2021 commencing at 11am. Those unable to attend may view the service via live stream which can be accessed on David’s eTribute at www.tjscottandson.com.au

Advertise your Car, Trailer, Caravan, Bike, Tractor or anything on wheels!

20 words & pic $45 for 4 Weeks Up to 35 words & pic $60 for 6 Weeks E: [email protected]

Private Cremation

P: 5734 3344

2000 GREY HOLDEN COMMODORE SEDAN (1IF1DW) AUTOMATIC, DUEL/FUEL ENG: VA098955 This vehicle has been owned by us for over 10 years. Has had lots of money spent on it. Comes with 4 new tyres. Stereo up market, shockers. & lots of other parts to mention here. A Very reliable vehicle, Air Con, Cruise control & tow bar. Cheap to run. (LPG). Reg till 10th Feb & RWC $3,900.00 Call Issy 0490 067 806 93 HOLDEN VP EXEC 1 Owner, No Rust. Duel Fuel, New Battery, New Tyres. 6 Months Rego. No RWC. $4,500. John - 0413 755 276

FOR SALE

HAY FOR SALE Small Squares + Round Bales Delivered to your place contact free. Please call 0413 034 261 PLANT SALE Hydrangea $8.00 2 Orchids $15 ea Cherry Tomatoes 50c ea Thornless Blackberry $10 Kilmore 0425 809 260

LIVESTOCK

Please bring an umbrella.

DEALS ON WHEELS

DEALS ON WHEELS

POULTRY – ISA BROWNS, BOND BLACKS & HYLINES Pic No. 3MHGH033 Wormed & Vacc. Phone 0427 969 274.

PUBLIC NOTICES CHEAPER CRUSHED ROCK PERFECT FOR DRIVEWAYS - From $26 per tonne delivered. 20ml B grade, Steely blue colour. Phone Kevin 0418 530 471.

WANTED TO BUY WANT TO BUY A JACK RUSSEL PUPPY Mob. 0407 510 216

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SPORT SCOREBOARD BOWLS CENTRAL BOWLS DIVISION SATURDAY JANUARY 30 - DIVISION 1 Broadford 67 def by Seymour 80 Seymour 45 def by Alexandra 80 Eildon 86 def Wallan 51 Kilmore 90 def Yea 54 Skipper P Skehan 25 def R Branch 18, T Young 27 def A Parish 17, and J Reimann 38 def J Branch 19. Kilmore is on top of the ladder, with the top four – Kilmore 135 points, Broadford 112, Seymour VRI 110, and Wallan 87.

DIVISION 2 Seymour 91 def Broadford 66 Alexandra 15 def Seymour 0 Wallan 91 def Eildon 53 Kilmore (BYE)

THURSDAY JANUARY 28 MIDWEEK PENNANT Wallan 75 def Kilmore 60 Skipper C Hodgson 15 lost to L Howlett 16, G Williams 18 drew with M Lineham 18, and G Cramp 18 lost to S Holmes 23. The top four is Kyneton, Gisborne One, Lancefield and Kilmore. Seymour VRI 80 def Eildon 52 Seymour (BY)E Broadford 80 def Alexandra 78

CRICKET SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET A GRADE Seymour drew Yea Tigers Kilmore 2/268(cc) (D Tassone 101*, J Buttler 95, J Walton 25) def Alexandra 166 (J Ladd 43, S Parker 39, S Graham 30; J Buttler 3/12, B Buttler 2/8, T Manuel 2/21, CA Dennehy 2/31) Eastern Hill 75 (T Shell 4/12, J Connell 3/16, JP Bradshaw 2/9) def by Broadford 97 (A Wood 30; R Gardner 3/11, BG Bryant 2/17, J Sutherland 2/20) Tallarook drew Pyalong

B GRADE Avenel drew Kilmore

From the Boundary Cricket Australia – do something INDIA pulled off a stunning victory in the first concluded Test series. The gripping final day enthralled hundreds of millions of TV viewers worldwide. Knocked out for the count in Adelaide, then minus superstar Kohli, the tourists outplayed Australia in the remaining tests eliminating in the Brisbane ‘decider’, where they took down the Aussies despite missing, by this stage, six key players. India’s record run chase on the final day to clinch the trophy was one for the ages. They only needed a draw but instead went for broke. A masterful innings by Gill, an incredible onslaught from wicket keeper Pant and a dashing cameo from the captain Rahane saw them home. Twenty-one-year-old Gill’s 91 was majestic. The great players of the golden age (18901910) must have battled like this. Maybe such stroke play was the reason the legendary Victor Trumper was so idolised in this country and beyond. As for Pant, how thrilling he was – not only at the Gabba but also in Sydney where he electrified the crowd and the TV audience. I doubt very much if Australia would have chased victory in a similar situation. Our cricket currently is a defensive mode approach – no-risk batting, relentless, dry, lineshort-of-a-length bowling to largely defensive fields allied to slow over rates. Skipper Tim Paine copped heaps of flak for his team’s moribund approach but I think the blame must lie with Justin Langer and his bevy of coaches. In cricket, the on-field captain should set the agenda and bowlers given their own field placings. Imagine the great fast bowlers of this nation’s history – Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller, Denis Lillee, etc. – being told to bowl in the current team’s manner. They’d have said ‘get stuffed’ and gone about pitching the ball up, seeking bowled and LBW victims. Of course they also bowled short stuff – bouncers at 90 miles an hour to intimidate the opponents – but in the main they pitched up with the motto ‘if he misses I hit’.

Instead of employing an army of hangers on, i.e support staff, Cricket Australia should pay big bucks to entice Ricky Ponting or Steve Waugh to coach. Neither would tolerate some of the rubbish we see now. Also appoint selectors who are more daring and not merely recyclers of fairly mediocre talent. If Australia’s First XI is to perform at a peak it needs the following: a more positive and aggressive outlook, a ‘game changer’ in the middle order like India’s Pant and England’s Stokes, and a willingness of players to take the game on. Alex Carey, Ben McDermott or Josh Phillipe could be the ‘game changer’. There also needs to be another spinner, preferably leg spin, on hand as I think the opposition has worked out the admirable Nathan Lyon. One more thing – class bat that he is, too often Steve Smith has long periods in an innings when he appears to be in a ‘bubble’ having a personal net session. His 29 in about three hours mid-innings in Sydney was unwatchable. Overall some flair and boldness must return to our test team or the game in this country will pay a heavy price. Chief executive Nick Hockly and his crew have done a fine job in ensuring a cricket season went ahead in these difficult times and kudos is their due.

Broadford drew Eastern Hill Puckapunyal drew Tallarook

C GRADE Broadford (BYE) Kilmore Blue 2/79 (M Denney 41) def Kilmore White 76 (T McNicholas 32; H Proctor 3/4, J Denney 3/17) Alexandra 4/106 (J Bourke 34) def Eastern Hill 101 (D Cook 33*; D Crane 4/13) Pyalong 10/104 (C Thomson 3/25, B Farrell 2/7, A Thomson 2/13, J Black 2/19) def by Avenel 141 (J Byers 58, AR Kent 29; MI Edwards 3/33, MT Pratt 2/35) Yea Tigers drew Seymour.

GISBORNE DISTRICT CRICKET MCINTYRE CUP Bacchus Marsh (BYE) Gisborne 6/193(cc) (MD Allen 108, C Young 31, JW Bannan 28; KJ Else 4/39) def Woodend 85 (C Parrant 4/20, MD Allen 2/2, D Martin 2/24) Sunbury United drew Diggers Rest Bulla Romsey 7/78 (S Day 37; L Wilkins 4/11) def East Sunbury 77 (N Dent 28; L Moor 3/10, J Taylor 2/2, S Day 2/6)

JOHNSTONE SHIELD St Anthonys 9/159(cc) (P Scott 53; C Boyes 3/19, D Falzon 2/34) def Sunbury United 7/158(cc) (A Wright 51, D Falzon 38, B Wilson 32; B Sole 3/26, J Craven 2/30) Sunbury Kangaroos 7/128 (R Pretty 32; M Hooper 2/16, S Taylor 2/20) def Bacchus Marsh 8/124(cc) (K Atkin 36, S Taylor 34; M Green 4/28) Wallan 4/219(cc) (RJ Cumberland 80, AT Jackson 61*, SC Whittingham 38; A Nichols 2/16) def Gisborne 6/166(cc) (A Beard 72, A Nichols 30*; T Keenan 2/20, J weshal 2/24) Riddell 134 (J Wadden 30; AB Pizaro 2/2, JC Lane 2/10, KR Guy 2/21, MM Howell 2/23) def by Rupertswood 5/231(cc) (J Swallow 63, LH Shore 52, AH Bond 31, T Taylor-White 27)

JENSEN SHIELD Diggers Rest Bulla drew Kyneton Macedon 4/111 (D Trotta 62*; P Chouhan 2/9) def Sunbury 9/105(cc) (N Aikman 3/21) Aintree 167 def by Romsey 4/216(cc) East Sunbury drew Eynesbury

Approach needs change If the game is to survive and thrive in this country, then change is needed. Timid selections and a conservative approach will not enhance Australian cricket and will indeed alienate many followers. This country’s cricket at its best was bold and imaginative. Today it is neither.

CRICKET DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET MONEY SHIELD Bundoora Park 6/212(cc) (T Herath 104, B Fox 54; W McEntee 2/37, A Lamont 2/42, L Wilson 2/50) def Eltham 155 (BM Rowe 64, L Rushton-McCoach 42; DA Fox 3/9, H Culph 3/28, T Herath 2/54)

CRICKET

Bundoora United 5/210 (J Thompson 92, M Ross 71*) def Mernda 6/209(cc) (D Ranatunga 69, J Taylor 53, C Perrin 47)

Thomastown United 8/179(cc) (D Lakmal 109*; B Wright 2/11, S Hoyne 2/44) def Lower Plenty 9/122(cc) (A Tsardakis 46*; N Brown 3/15, KD Premakumara 2/15)

Lalor Stars 7/167(cc) (S Kemp 37; J Van Meeuwen 4/41) def Mill Park 144 (AC McLaughlin 60, B Millane 30; JW Scott 2/25, P Higgins 2/25, MA Hayse 2/39) Bundoora 70 (TK Groom 3/16, B Edwards 2/7) def by Montmorency 84 (R Shaman 26, J Greenwood 25; C Jones 3/11, S Adams 3/24, R Eley 2/10, AJ Evans 2/11)

Hurstbridge 3/162(cc) (S Wijesiri 74*, JR Lovett 50, M Berry 28) def by Rosebank 2/166 (B Piraina 56*, R Sharma 56, DD Wickramarathna 27*)

9, 25 48pts, 22, 32 42pts

K Jekabsons 6th

J Hartley

98 24 74 C/B

RU:

J Laing D Baker

98 24 74, 93 17 76

J Mirabella

W:

D Kenney

87 19 68

RU:

M Squire R Slade M Mottram

74 4 70,

W:

R Hadden R Barnett

RU:

39, 36

39pts

RU:

P McGill

36pts

37pts

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 MEN’S STABLEFORD W:

R Campbell

13 37

RU:

B Archbold

13 36

NTP:

G Marshall 7th, I Gray 10th

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 LADIES STROKE W:

W Mc Dowell H Clancy

90 21 69 (A grade), 104 33 71 (B grade)

RU:

H Dennett R Holland

88 14 74 (A grade), 102 26 76 C/B (B

J Banon

104 28 76

WEDNESDAY JANURAY 27 LADIES STABLEFORD

grade),

W:

L Murchison

45pts

NTP:

RU:

S Stevens

36pts

H Clancy 10th, H Dennett 17th

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 MEN’S STROKE

SINGLE MATCHPLAY KNOCKOUT R Stevens def S Carter 6/4 S Stevens def D Slater 2up

W:

J Roberts

85 19 66

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 MEN’S STABLEFORD

RU:

A Thomas

86 16 70

NTP:

J Roberts 10th, I Gray 12th, D Griffiths 17th

A Hall G Holland

43pts (A grade), 38pts

(B grade), G Brennan

41pts (C grade)

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 LADIES STABLEFORD W:

K Cruise

KILMORE GOLF CLUB

37

S Draper

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 MIXED STABLEFORD 41 (overall, B Grade)

GOLF

36 C/B, 36

W:

W:

M Squire 15th

T Triggs

Schools are back after the very tough 2020 and hopefully students everywhere, primary and secondary, will have a good year, able to experience all the various aspects of school life.

LANCEFIELD GOLF CLUB

94 23 71, 80 9 71

BROADFORD GOLF CLUB

W:

HHH

B GRADE

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 MONTHLY MEDAL

NTP:

Dave McCormack, dad of Collingwood’s great full back of the 80s, has just passed away aged 100. A fine man of sincere faith, Dave and his wife (who predeceased him quite a few years ago) were regulars at ACK footy where, across three seasons, Peter kicked 304 goals. Peter’s younger brother John was tragically killed in 1976.

TUESDAY JANUARY 26 MEN’S STABLEFORD

W:

Greensborough 110 (R Ford 3/15, SM Fitzgerald 3/15, M Selleck 2/14) def by Panton Hill 136 (T Rodgerson 39, R Ford 25; M Vilchez 4/24, C Milne 3/13, C Cotsopoulos 2/11) South Morang 7/131(cc) (KS Heckmann 40; S Bhatnager 2/13, J Bhangu 2/22) def Thomastown 9/121 (K Nawagamuwa 39; S

W:

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 - STROKE

MASH SHIELD Whittlesea 118 (SM Toull 2/18, JD DeansDraper 2/19, L Richardson 2/21, N Woods 2/26, MR Peters 2/30) def by Laurimar Cricket Club 8/119 (J Zerella 34, RJ Boddy 25; N Somerville 2/17, L Beattie 2/19, BA Avola 2/37)

Gerard Hanson M Leahy

TUESDAY JANUARY 26 - 4BBB

NTP:

HHH

C GRADE

ROMSEY GOLF CLUB G Wright P Cox P Jarvis L Gee

Nice touch across the Big Bash telecast. Each game sees a country or bush club recognised to receive $500 for each six hit. The other evening it was Deniliquin Rhinos in NSW – Simon O’Donnell’s early years club. Thirteen sixes saw the Rhinos get a $6500 windfall. Overall, more than a quarter of a million dollars has gone to aid teams around the nation.

A GRADE W:

GOLF

W:

Varia

GOLF

Sharma 3/19, SM Thomas 2/21, J Bellam 2/34)

Old Paradians 122 (JD Berthet 38; J Jackson 3/20, J Turner 2/29) def by Research Eltham Collegians 7/129(cc) (N Willis 30; DJ Bubis 3/20)

But they will be congratulated more if the work to change they way Australia currently plays. And with England here next summer for a resumption of the sport’s oldest rivalry, The Ashes, the time for action is right now.

D Brennan

37pts C/B

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 LADIES STABLEFORD W:

J Banon

28 31pts

RU:

H Dennett A Boland

14 29pts C/B, 20 29pts

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Power zap Eagles LAURIMAR earned bragging rights in a clash of Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s northernmost teams, beating Whittlesea by two wickets in Mash Shield competition at the weekend. The Power won the toss and sent Whittlesea in, removing opener Rajitha Ratnayake for six runs early in the innings. The Eagles steadied with a 30-run partnership between Suresh Fernando (24) and Brody Bell (21) but after they fell, Whittlesea could not maintain partnerships through the middle order. No other Whittlesea batsman surpassed 13 runs as Laurimar bowlers Scott Toull (2/18), Josh Deans-Draper (2/19), Luke Richardson (2/21), Nathan Woods (2/26) and Michael Peters (2/30) split the wickets evenly. Whittlesea’s total of 118, while not imposing, gave its attack something to bowl at, and the Eagles gave themselves a chance when Nathan Somerville bowled Power skipper Jake Zeralla for 34. With the dangerous Zerella in the sheds, the Whittlesea bowlers continued to press, but innings of 25 by Rian Boddy and 19 by Toull gave the visitors enough in the middle order. Toull’s dismissal by Rodney Pratt had Laurimar 8/113, six runs shy of victory with only two wickets in hand. Lower-order batsmen Peters and Woods were able to keep their nerve at the crease, guiding the Power to 8/119 from only 26.5 overs. The win saw Laurimar retain its position in second place on the Mash Shield ladder, while Whittlesea is lurking just outside the top four, nine points behind Lower Plenty. The Eagles face a must-win match against Hurstbridge this weekend, while Laurimar will take on bottom side Greensborough. Mernda fell just short of its fourth win of the Money Shield competition against Bundoora United on Saturday, going down by five wickets. The run out of opener Jack McLagan (6) did little to slow Mernda, which was powered to 6/209 from its 40 overs by knocks of 69 from Dushantha Ranatunga, 53 by captain James Taylor and 47 by Cooper Perrin. Perrin struck early with ball in hand, removing Bundoora United opener Corey Cogan for a duck, but a masterful innings of 92 from Joel Thompson – which included eight sixes – and an unbeaten 72 from Matthew Ross were enough to get the home side to 5/210 with two overs to spare. Mernda will have another tough test on its hands this weekend when it travels to take on second-placed Lalor Stars.

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Chibnall chases Black Type with Rainbiel By ‘Pegs’ KILMORE trainer Tony Chibnall yesterday confirmed his talented filly Rainbiel will head to Moonee Valley for the Group 3 $160,000 Typhoon Tracy Stakes over 1200 metres on February 19. The three year-old daughter of Toronado and Isles Of Wonder was luckless in going down by a short half-head to Diamond Inthe Sky in the $135,000 Vale John C. Adgemis Handicap, over 1100 metres, in her previous start at Caulfield on Australia Day. “She bounced back from the run really well, and came off the track this morning (Monday) with her tail in the air,” Chibnall said. The young trainer said he wouldn’t entertain the criticism on social media thrown at the ride of Dean Holland when Rainbiel was sent out a $2.30 favourite. “She’s always tardy in the barriers and was slow out. She got boxed in and she had to be pulled out wide in the straight,” he said. Chibnall said he would give the filly a gallop at The Valley on the Monday morning prior to the Friday night. Rainbiel was purchased by Chibnall and longtime stable client Leon McDonald for $10,000 at the 2019 Inglis Melbourne Gold Yearling Sale. The filly has already earnt $91,282 in prizemoney from her two wins and four minor placings from only six starts.

Lesia’s Boy a Werribee winner Fellow Kilmore trainer Lesia Masnyj saddled-up Wardy Boy ($3.30) for an all-the-way win at Werribee’s Spendthrift Australia Park last Friday. Rated beautifully in the Heavy 10 conditions by Mornington apprentice Kiran Quilty, the Reward For Effort five-year-old gelding took out the 1600metre RMBL Investments Rising Stars BM58 Handicap.

Luckless Rainbiel with Dean Holland aboard, number 4, goes down by a short-half- head to Diamonds Inthe Sky at Caulfield on Australia Day. Photo: Racing Photos The gelding hung on to defeat Rajpipla ($5) by a head with Pufnstuf ($4.60) third. Also owned by the trainer, Wardy Boy has now won three races with six minor placings from his 33 starts.

Picnic winners District trainers saddled-up three-quarters of the winners on the program at Healesville Picnics on Saturday. Kilmore trainer and Mitchell Shire councillor Annie Goble started the ball rolling when successful with the appropriately-named I Fought The Law ($5) in the 1000-metre Bling It On Pony Maiden Plate. Ridden by apprentice Joanne Geddes, the Dissident four-year-old mare defeated the $2 favourite Dee Jay Cee by one and a half lengths. The mare was having her fourth start. The following race, Seymour trainer Don Dwyer continued his good run at the picnic races this season with a win with I Love Champagne - a $1.90 favourite.

The win in the Densal Audio Trophy Race(3) Handicap was the Nicconi mare’s third in as many starts since joining the Dwyer stable. The win was Dwyer’s 12th in the picnics this season. Veteran Seymour trainer Gordon Strang saddled up $2.80 favourite Next Generation for an easy eight-length win in the Kathy Gambells 50th Open Trophy Race Handicap over 1200 metres. The win gave jockey Dani Walker her 100th career victory. Fellow Seymour trainer Barry Goodwin took out the last with Molly Dook ($2.70). The wellnamed Ambidexter five-year-old mare was ridden by Jordan Sanders in defeating the Don Dwyer-trained Dishy’s by a length. Part-owned by picnic racecaller and recently acquired Racing.com presenter Ben Sporle, the mare has now won five races with seven minor placings from her 28 starts.

Kilmore turf on Thursday Kilmore Racing Club will host a turf meeting on Thursday at bet365 Park Kilmore. Trackside a la carte dining bookings can be made by ringing 5783 0777.

Shinn family score with Sportifico WALLAN’S Shinn family, Noel, Ruth and Chris, were victorious in the Kilmore Trackside Pace over 2180 metres with honest, home-bred five-year-old Sportswriter-Albertique gelding Sportifico. Raced by Noel, trained by Ruth and driven by Chris, Sportifico started from gate three on the second row, settling four back in the moving line as Heza Bergstein led from gate five. Going forward three wide solo in the final circuit, Sportifico raced to the front on the home turn, holding a margin to the wire of 2.8 metres from Ardent Bliss, which followed him home from last, with Valley Of Terror flashing late from three back the markers for third, 2.6 metres back. The mile rate was 2:01.5. Kilmore reinswoman Monique Burnett kept the home flag flying when successful aboard the Col Godden (Nanneella) trained fiveyear-old Four Starzzz Shark-Rock Melody gelding Have No Choice in the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 2180 metres. Quickly away from gate two, Have No Choice crossed Missy Deyo inside to lead and, after an easy time, fought back gamely from the well-supported The Last Chance off a three-wide trail final lap from near last, which appeared to have him covered over the concluding stages, going down by a half head. Bring The Flave was third, 8.3 metres back, after following the runner up home. The mile rate was 1:59.6.

Veteran Temora trainer Ray Walker made a long-awaited return to Victoria with happy results as Mister Rae, a Pet Rock-Just Glenfern colt, made a successful race debut in the 1690-metre Jet Roofing 2Y0 Pace. Driven by Daryll Perrot, Mister Rae showed plenty of speed from gate four to lead throughout and, although racing greenly in the straight, greeted the judge by 2.7 metres from Masquerading (four wide last lap from the tail) in a mile rate of 1:56.9. Shoobee Gotcha (one/one, three wide on the home turn) was third, 1.6 metres away. The winner survived a protest after a short hearing. Walker was a regular visitor and winner in Victoria a few years back. Four-year-old Mr Feelgood-Chain Of Gold entire Amber Alert trained at Bunbartha (Shepparton) by John Newberry and driven by son Matt snared the Happy Birthday Miss Kenny Pace over 1690 metres in a 1:57.5 mile rate. Bred and raced by John and wife Maree, Amber Alert enjoyed a sweet trip from the pole, trailing the local hope Alte (gate three) with Monique Burnett in the sulky. Using the sprint lane, Amber Alert got home by nose in a tricky finish from Alte, with Trembita third a head away after racing in the open for most of the journey. Wildwood (Sunbury) trainer/ driver Serge Lenardi was a welcome

winner when five-year-old Major Bronski-Royal Identity gelding Bronski Royal scored in the 1690metre Buds & Branches Pace, much to the delight of a group of owners including well known trial follower and co-ordinator Danny Revell. Given an easy time one/one from outside the front line as Gigis Grinner led from gate two, Bronski Royal went forward three wide solo in the final circuit and outstayed his rivals to record a metre margin over a death-seating Murano in a 2:01.3 mile rate. Crafty Old Fox came from the tail for third, 1.3 metres back. Diggers Rest trainer Tony Romeo and stable reinsman Tony Calabria landed the OKR 98.3 FM Trotters Mobile over 2180-metres with Kiwi-bred five-year-old Wishing Stone-Cyclone Vance gelding Cyclone S Adams. Starting from gate two, Cyclone S Adams assumed control, hitting the back straight on the first occasion and never surrendering the lead, accounting for Count Bacardi, which ran home late from three back the markers. Favourite Hatchback was third after racing exposed. The margins were a metre by 1.3 metres in a mile rate of 2:01.3. Five-year-old Angus Hall-Prettylilangeleyes mare Prettylilangus ran her rivals ragged in the $10,000 Aldebaran Park Vicbred Platinum Trotting Mares Sprint Championship (fourth heat) over 1690 metres.

Trained at Kyabram by Brent Thomson, Prettylilangus driven by Ash Manton for the Manton family never looked in any danger after trotting to perfection, reaching the wire 22.5 metres in advance of Louieville Lass which followed her all the way. Lexington Queen was 7.8 metres away in third place from the second half of the field. The mile rate was a new track record of 1:58.2, which bettered Kheiron’s 1:58.8 set in 2017. Ever reliable six-year-old Tell All-Celestial Diamond gelding Celestial Gossip was an 8.1-metre victor of the 2180-metre MC Labour Pace for Warragul trainer Jenny Lewis and reinsman Greg Sugars. Starting inside the second line, Celestial Gossip was suited by the hectic tempo from the start as polemarker Diamond Grace engaged in a war with both Celestial Trekker and Forever And A Day for the front of the field with Diamond Grace winning out. Settling three back in the running line, Celestial Gossip was set alight prior to the bell to cross and lead for the final circuit, proving too strong at the finish for Diamond Grace who ran the race of his life to be beaten 8.1 metres after issuing a challenge on turning. Nota Replica was third, 16.6 metres back from mid-field. The mile rate was 1:57. The next Kilmore harness meeting is on February 23.

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Seymour tops basketball ladder

Romsey primed for big clash Romsey bowler Louis Moor rips through East Sunbury’s top order to take 3/10 on Saturday. ROMSEY will take strong form into this week’s showdown with fellow Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup finals contender Bacchus Marsh after dispatching East Sunbury on Saturday. Romsey skipper Ben Way sent the Thunder in to bat after winning the toss – a decision that yielded immediate results. After heavy rain across the region on Friday, the Romsey bowlers were able to use the moist conditions to their advantage. “Batting was a bit tough early for them. The ground was in perfect condition, but because of the rain the ball was moving around a fair bit because of all the moisture,” Way said. “That’s probably the best we’ve bowled. We bowled really well and took our chances.” The Redbacks allowed East Sunbury no latitude, with Louis Moor (3/10) ripping through the top order in what Way called his ‘best spell for the year’ and Sean Day chiming in with 2/6 from six overs. Jamie Taylor surrendered just two runs from his five overs, finishing with 2/2 and four maidens in his first appearance at McIntyre Cup level this season. After having East Sunbury on the ropes at 8/25, the Redbacks allowed a 45-run partnership between Nathan Dent (28) and Josh Smiley (16*) before finally dismissing the Thunder for 77. After the early loss of opener Chris Burkett for a duck, Romsey settled into its innings, with Sean

Day (37) and Corey Day (18) putting the home side on track. At 3/74 the Redbacks needed only four runs for an easy victory, but lost four wickets for the addition of only one run, with Taylor Stevenson and Jed Richardson each making ducks. The Thunder’s Lachlan Wilkins removed both Stevenson and Richardson, finishing the day with 4/11 to be the pick of the East Sunbury attack. Way said Romsey’s final score of 7/78 did not reflect his side’s dominance. “We lost four wickets for bugger all at the end, which made it look a lot closer than it was,” he said. “We were pretty comfortable, and I don’t think we were ever in danger of losing the game. It made

it look a bit more competitive than I suppose it was. “We’re disappointed that we didn’t win it one or none down, which was what we were after.” The Redbacks will now turn their attention to Bacchus Marsh, which sits one place above them on the ladder in second. With Romsey, Bacchus Marsh and ladder leader Sunbury United separated only by percentage, Way said this weekend’s game would be important. “This is one of the ones that will determine where we finish on the ladder at the end of the year,” he said. “They’ve got some quality players and in the past couple of years we’ve had some really good games.

“We seem to have played a few where it’s come down to the last ball of the last over with these guys. They seem to be super tight, so it’s probably going to be the same thing again.” Wallan also had success at the weekend, with a 108-run first-wicket partnership between Alan Jackson (61*) and Ryan Cumberland (80) paving the way for an innings of 4/219. Despite the efforts of Gisborne opener Aidan Beard (72), the visitors could not mount a challenge and were 6/166 from their 40 overs, with Todd Keenan and Jai Weshal claiming two wickets apiece for Wallan. Wallan will have a chance to further entrench itself in the top four this weekend when it plays bottom side St Anthonys on the road.

SEYMOUR Blasters are off to a flying start in the Country Basketball League north-east division, topping the men’s and women’s ladders four rounds into the truncated season. Both teams took on the Benalla Breakers on Saturday, proving too strong on the road. Seymour’s women set the tone in a 72-37 romp, with Maddison Ford’s game-high 31 points nearly accounting for Benalla’s entire score. Ford scored 11 of her points on free throws, working her way to the line throughout the game. Aiyana Ananiev, Olivia Pearce and Hayleigh Frost each had nine points to complement Ford’s scoring, while only two Benalla players managed double figures. Seymour’s men were equally dominant in an 82-52 win, with every team member getting on the scoreboard. Tyler Best led the team with 14 points, while Thomas O’Connor (13) and Robbie Sartori (12) each had strong games. There were mixed results for Wallan, with its men’s team defeating Wangaratta 67-55 but its women losing 61-52. The Panthers’ men benefitted from the hot shooting of Luke Liesegang (21 points), while Jordan Sullivan added 14. Despite an 18-point outing by Carley Cranston, Wallan’s women could not match the performance, recording their first loss of the season. Seymour and Wallan will face off in a Mitchell Shire showdown at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre on Saturday night, with top spot up for grabs in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Seymour sits atop both ladders, with Wallan’s men currently third and its women second. The women will play first at 6pm, with the men’s game scheduled to start at 8pm.

Panthers celebrate youth achievement By Colin MacGillivray WALLAN Basketball has returned with a bang, celebrating its inclusion in the Big V Youth League women’s competition. Club president Gary O’Brien said the Panthers’ acceptance into the under-23 Big V Youth League women’s competition for the first time was a positive sign for the club. “That’s the first ever women’s youth league team in the area, so there’s a real huge push for female basketball,” he said.

O’Brien said navigating the COVID-19 pandemic had been difficult for the club, but it was now poised to thrive. “Basketball Victoria recognised that coming out of COVID, under-12 girls and under-18 girls were the two biggest-hit age groups,” he said. “Getting a women’s youth league team really looks towards those girls in the 16 to 23 age bracket, which I think is really good. “That provides a pathway for girls coming in in under-12 rep teams, go all the way through to youth league and then into women’s Big V.

“We’ve gone from trying to keep the club afloat during COVID everything happening at once. “We’re coming off the Eltham-Dandenong tournament, which is the biggest tournament in the southern hemisphere. “Our 15 rep teams went and competed and three of them won the title in their divisions, which is not a bad ratio for a little club like us. “We’ve got CBL up and running and domestic competition restarted last Saturday. Now we’re building up to the Big V season, which will start in March.”

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Kilmore return to form By Colin MacGillivray

SEYMOUR District Cricket Association A Grade ladder leaders Broadford and Kilmore each posted victories at the weekend, while the other two scheduled matches were called off due to wet weather. Kilmore returned to the winners’ list with a 102-run thrashing of bottom side Alexandra on Saturday. After winning the toss, Kilmore captain Josh Buttler elected to bat on their home turf, and immediately set about building a strong opening partnership with Dale Tassone. The pair put on 169 runs for the first wicket before Buttler fell just short of his first century of the season, caught for 95 off the bowling of Patrick Ferguson. Tassone continued at the crease, first alongside Jacob Walton (25) and then Ben Dawson (21*) to end Kilmore’s innings unbeaten on 101, with the team 2/268.

Buttler said he was thrilled with the total. “We weren’t sure what to expect because we had so much rain, but to have a 169-run opening stand is not something that happens very often. It was a very good start to the innings, that’s for sure,” he said. “Dale and I are both pretty easy going, and we run off each other pretty well. If one of us is going along pretty well the other will try to give them the strike, and vice versa. We took our time and waited on our balls, and once we got our eyes in everything seemed to work out. “It was a bit disappointing to fall just short [of a century], but it is what it is. You’re always happy to make runs.” Kilmore continued to apply pressure in the field, with Brett Buttler’s precision bowling yielding 2/8 from 7.1 overs. Tom Manuel, playing in his first A Grade game, also impressed the skipper with 2/21 from eight overs.

Alexandra was bowled out for 166, with James Ladd top scoring on 43. Kilmore will host Tallarook this weekend, and Buttler said his side was keen for the challenge. “It’s always an interesting game when you come up against Tallarook. They’ve been the benchmark of the competition for the past few years, so it’ll be a good test for us to see where we’re at,” he said. While the runs flowed freely for Kilmore at the weekend, Broadford was made to work for its 22-run victory against Eastern Hill. Broadford batted first after winning the toss at Kings Park in Seymour, but found runs hard to come by. Skipper Ash Wood’s innings of 30 was the highest score for the visitors, with only three other Broadford batsmen reaching double figures.

Regan Gardner claimed 3/11 from five overs to lead the Eastern Hill attack, but it was a remarkably consistent effort from the team, with each of the six bowlers taking at least one wicket. Eastern Hill openers Brayden Speechley and Matt Collard were removed cheaply, but a 27-run stand between Ben Bryant (24) and Billy Cox (14) had the home side seemingly on track for an upset victory. However, Broadford’s Taylor Shell removed both Bryant and Cox in quick succession on the way to recording team-best figures of 4/12 from seven overs. Shell’s double strike triggered an Eastern Hill collapse, with Jack Connell (3/16) and Jeremy Bradshaw (2/9) joining in to have the home side all out for 75. Broadford will now play host to Yea Tigers as it looks to retain top spot on the ladder, while Eastern Hill will travel to Alexandra and Pyalong will host Seymour.

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