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Despite a year marred by theCOVID-19 pandemic, the CentralGoldfields Shire has receivedsome positive news with theCrime Statistics Agency reveal-ing the region recorded itslowest crime rate since 2015during 2020.

There were 1188 individualoffences recorded in the shire for the

year ending September 2020, down11.4 percent from the previous yearwhen 1341 offences were recorded.

Criminal incidents — an eventwhere one or more individualoffences were committed — were alsothe lowest they’ve been since 2015,down 4.1 percent with 846 incidentsin 2020.

Goldfields Police Service AreaInspector Donna Mitchell said after

a difficult 12 months, it’sencouraging to focus on the policingpositives to come out of 2020.

“We are pleased with the results,now it’s a matter of maintaining it,”she said.

“We just want to leverage off thepositives, particularly now whenthings are pretty negative.”

Offences in Maryborough weredown 23 percent in the latest

reporting period, with 835 recorded,while slight rises were recorded inCarisbrook (74 offences in 2020compared to 71 in 2019) and Dunolly(66 in 2020, 50 in 2019).

There were decreases in nearlyevery offence category in 2020, inparticular the property and deceptionoffences category which includesarson, theft, burglary/break andenter and deception offences — therewere 411 overall offences in 2020

compared to 541 the previous year.Insp Mitchell said the lower

figures can be attributed to a rangeof reasons including COVID andmore active policing.

“There’s no way you can attributeeverything to one thing in policingbecause there’s many other factorsbut there has been more activepolicing,” she said.

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Geared to ensure olderresidents age healthily, feelconnected and enjoy an age-friendly community, the CentralGoldfields Shire Council isinviting feedback on its up-coming Positive Ageing Strategy.

A first for the shire, the CentralGoldfields Positive Ageing Strategy2021-2026 is designed to preparecouncil to adequately respond to theprojected growth of the shire’s ageingpopulation.

According to the Bureau ofStatistics’ 2016 census, more thanone quarter of the shire’s residents

are aged 65 and over, with councilexpecting that number to increase byaround nine percent by 2036.

Acknowledging the shire’s ageingpopulation, Central Goldfields Shiremayor Chris Meddows-Taylor saidthe strategy will also work to close agap in services and opportunities forolder residents.

“One thing that’s guaranteed isthat everyone in the shire is gettingolder and we know we have anageing demographic,” he said.

“Ageing can be a really positiveexperience but to make it positive weneed to ensure residents areconnected, feel engaged and likethey’re a part of the community andwe want to help that process.

“I’ve always thought that’s an areawhere there’s been a gap in the shireand it’s something I’m passionateabout and eager to see addressed.”

Mr Meddows-Taylor said councilcan play a key role in positive ageingacross several areas.

“There are many areas wherecouncil can play a key role in positiveageing, from providing options forolder people to connect, learn,mentor, exercise and have fun tomaking council services and facilitiesmore accessible and providinginformation to older people aboutwhat is on in their community, howthey can get involved and how to getsupport,” he said.

Central Goldfields Shire general

manager community wellbeingMartin Collins said council iscommitted to ensuring olderresidents have a say in how theywant to live active, healthy andindependent lives.

“Older people play a vital role inour community and it is important torecognise and respect the significantcontribution they make to ourvibrant region as workers,volunteers, neighbours, friends,parents and grandparents,” he said.

“We want to hear from ourcommunity about how we canenhance participation, improvequality of life and provide support toolder residents so that they cancontinue to participate in and

contribute to community life as theygrow older.”

Residents can provide feedback by completing a survey atwww.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay, participating in a phoneinterview by emailing your preferreddate, time and contact details tohello@claire-edwards.com and bycalling council’s manager communityservices Veronica Hutcheson on 0407946 465.

Community pop-up sessions willalso be held in townships across theshire, with dates, locations and timesto be updated to www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay incoming weeks.

RILEY UPTONA public dump point expected to “open up

Dunolly” and boost local tourism is set tobecome a reality, with the Central GoldfieldsShire Council and Dunolly Caravan Parkpartnering for the project.

Set to commence this year, the project will see theDunolly Caravan Park’s privately owned dump pointbecome available for public use followingconsultation between the park’s operators, thecommunity and council.

It’s proposed that access to the dump point will beprovided via Maude Street, where RVs will be ableto pull up into dedicated parking spaces and emptytheir waste into the dump point.

Central Goldfields Shire Flynn Ward councillorLiesbeth Long said an accessible dump point willboost local tourism.

“Having a publicly accessible dump point is goingto be a huge boon for the community, it’ll open upDunolly,” she said.

“This will bring visitors to the town that haven’tbefore been able to come because there was nowherefor them to empty their waste — it’s a win-winsituation for everyone.”

Cr Long said Dunolly and surrounds have missed

out on tourism because there hasn’t been a publiclyaccessible dump point.

“I think we’ve missed a lot of RV tourism in thepast because we haven’t had a dump point,” she said.

“Because of that, travellers haven’t been comingto Dunolly or they’ve just been driving straightthrough to Maryborough and using dumpingfacilities there.

“This is going to allow visitors, includingprospectors who visit the town, to empty theircassettes and make the most of what we haveavailable in our community.”

The idea for a publicly accessible dump point waspresented to council by Dunolly District Incorporated(DDI), who had been discussing the potentialbenefits for around 12 months.

DDI member Wolf Fritze said a need for a publicdump point had been highlighted and the group iskeen to see works get underway.

“The DDI has been talking about this forapproximately 12 months and Cr Long has helpedus fulfil the need for our community,” he said.

“This came from conversations with travellers whohad been coming into town and asking businessesabout what dump points were in the area.

“A need was highlighted and this will be a realasset for the community.”

Flynn Ward councillor Liesbeth Long and Dunolly District Incorporated member Wolf Fritzebelieve a publicly accessible dump point will boost tourism to Dunolly and surrounds.

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ANGELA TUCKER

The time it takes for theCentral Goldfields Shire Councilto make a decision on planningapplications remains well abovestate and similar councilaverages, new Know YourCouncil performance data hasrevealed.

Released last month, the data isthe sixth annual release ofperformance data on the Know YourCouncil website which aims to giveVictorians a clear and easy tounderstand overview of their localcouncil for 2019-20. The updategives insight into areas wherecouncils are excelling, as well asareas for improvement.

Central Goldfields Shire CEOLucy Roffey said the data hasrevealed no areas of concern for thecouncil, however stated council is“constantly working to improve itsperformance and particularlyreviews those areas where itsperformance is below othercouncils”.

“There are no particular issues ofconcern. Many measures arecomparable with similar sizedcouncils and on many measurescouncil is performing very well,” shesaid.

For the second year in a row, thecouncil has recorded above averagetimes for it to make a decision on aplanning application from receipt ofthe application, with the averagebeing 84 days, almost double thesimilar council average of 52 days.

Just over 32 percent of planningapplications were decided within therequired timeframes (10 days forVicSmart planning applications and60 days for regular applications) —the result for similar councils was76.39 percent and more than 73percent for all councils.

“This is an area council is awareof and we are continually striving todo better,” Ms Roffey said.

“We have employed additionalresources this financial year to helpspeed up the decision makingprocess.”

While the result is animprovement on the 2018-19 data,which recorded an average of 93days, council stated on the KnowYour Council website that theseresults are impacted by a back log ofolder permits that have now beenresolved.

“The number of days to decidenew planning permits withinstatutory timeframes is at a muchhigher rate,” the website reads.

The 2019-2020 result (84 days), iswell above that of neighbouringshires, including Hepburn (53 days),Loddon (48.5) and Pyrenees (77).

During the 2018-2019 reportingperiod, the council’s staff turnoverrate was 17.57 percent, this figuredropped to 14.51 percent in the mostrecent period, putting it below theHepburn Shire’s rate of 22.31percent, but above the Pyrenees’7.11 percent and Loddon’s 13.59.

The similar council average is14.24 percent.

“This is not an area of concern.council’s staff turnover is virtuallythe same as for like sized councils,”Ms Roffey said.

“It is expected that turnover willcontinue to decline in future years asthe implementation of theorganisation restructure undertakenin 2018/19 is now finalised.”

While in maternal health, thedata revealed the shire’sparticipation in four-week key ageand stage visit was at 80 percent,below the average for all councils(97.03 percent) and similar councils(98.85 percent), the council said it isquerying these figures.

Ms Roffey said the launch of theEvery Child Every Chanceinitiative, which is supported bygovernment, the local communityand MDHS, recognises that manyfamilies experience barriers toaccessing care, support, andeducation provided through earlyyears services such as key age andstage visits.

“These barriers can be physicalsuch as transport issues or openingtimes. Barriers can also be sociallydriven and include concern aboutbeing judged or having negative pastexperience,” she said.

“By working collaboratively withservices and the community as partof Every Child Every Chance,council aims to ensure importantprograms and services, such asmaternal child health continue toadapt to fit the unique needs andrequirements of our local families.

“This approach will createincreased understanding andparticipation and deliver longerterm outcomes for children in theshire.”

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one that had to be made. “This is not an easy choice — and

certainly not one we wanted to makeon a day that’s supposed to be aboutcelebrating,” she said.

“But we know this is the rightdecision if we’re to protecteverything Victorians have workedso hard to achieve.”

The border closure followsadditional coronavirus restrictionsintroduced on New Year’s Eve, withface masks again made mandatoryin indoor public spaces and themaximum number of visitors to aprivate home reduced to 15,

excluding those living in the houseand children aged under 12 months.

Victoria’s State of Emergency willalso be extended until January 29 aspublic health risks remain.

Ms Allan thanked Victorians fordoing the right thing and gettingtested.

“My message to Victorians: we’vegot this. By wearing our masks,limiting our gatherings and gettingtested if we have any symptoms, wecan squash this virus just like wehave before,” she said.

“And to our friends just north ofthe border — stay strong. We’ll seeyou soon.”

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The state’s border with NewSouth Wales has been closed asVictorian case numberscontinue to rise and the State ofEmergency is further extended.

The border with New South Walesclosed from midnight on January 1after case numbers in the statecontinued to rise, while Victoria’sown number of cases has alsoincreased, linked to New SouthWales outbreaks.

Three locally acquired cases wererecorded in the 24 hours to January4 in Victoria after more than 32,000test results were received by theDepartment of Health and HumanServices.

The three additional cases bringthe state’s total number of activecases to 36, including 24 locallyacquired cases and 12 in hotelquarantine.

More than 60,000 Victoriantravellers returned across the borderprior to the closure and anyonetrying to enter the state without anexemption will be turned away andrequired to find accommodation inNew South Wales.

Making the border closureannouncement on New Year’s Eve,Acting Premier Jacinta Allan saidthe decision was not an easy one, but

Three new locally acquired cases of coronavirus were recorded in Victoriayesterday, bringing the stateʼs total active cases to 36.

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CHRISTIE HARRISONLocal police officers have

received medals for their serviceand dedication to Victoria Policeand the community.

Goldfields Police Service AreaInspector Donna Mitchell presentedthe awards in November to the localmembers with Acting Super-intendent Chris Large.

Awards handed out included theVictoria Police Service Medal —earned through honest hard work,dedication to duty and professiona-lism during an employee’s career,and the National Police ServiceMedal — awarded in recognition ofthe unique contribution andsignificant commitment of those whohave given ethical and diligentservice as a sworn police officer of anAustralian Police Service.

A number of officers also receivedthe National Medal, awarded by theGovernor General to specifiedcategories of employees fromrecognised service organisations, inrecognition of their diligent serviceand good conduct over a sustainedperiod.

Inspector Mitchell said she wasextremely proud of the officers whohave dedicated themselves over theyears.

“During the recent medalpresentation, I felt enormous pridein the depth of experience offered bymy members to the CentralGoldfields community,” she said.

“Years of experience representsexemplary service to Victoria Policeand the community.

“These members have seen manychanges during their time fromtypewriters to computers, fromwomen being issued with handbagsto every member carrying firearms,uniform changes, vehicle changesand changes in the attitudes andvalues of Victoria Police.

“Underlying all of this is the basicprinciples by which Victoria Policemembers operate which are ‘preventcrime and disorder’, ‘police byconsent’ and ‘police are the publicand that the public are the police’.

“It must never be forgotten theimpact policing has had on thesemembers, the missed ChristmasDays, birthdays and special familyevents. Their duties include extremeemotions from tragedies they have

witnessed to the relief andsatisfaction they have bought tovictims.”

Leading Senior Constable SarahCarless was awarded a 35-yearVictoria Police Service Medal and aNational Medal.

She also received a 35 years’service award — a formal recog-nition of those employees who havedemonstrated an extensive anddedicated employment history withVictoria Police.

Goldfields Crime InvestigationUnit Detective Sergeant RolandKurzke was awarded a VictoriaPolice Service Medal for 30 years.

Sergeant Frank Docherty receiveda 30-year Victoria Police ServiceMedal.

Leading Senior Constable StuartBuchanan received a Victoria PoliceService Medal for 25 years and aNational Medal.

Sergeant Stephen Atkinsonreceived a Victoria Police ServiceMedal for 15 years and a NationalMedal.

Leading Senior Constable NataliePassalick received a National PoliceService Medal.

Serpentine’s Leading SeniorConstable Grant Polglase received a30-year Victoria Police Service Medaland a National Medal.

Dunolly’s Leading SeniorConstable Barry Taylor received a15-year Victoria Police ServiceMedal, a National Medal and aNational Police Service Medal.

Maryborough Police areappealing for information afterpublic artwork in Dunolly mayhave been intentionally dis-placed.

Created by renowned artistDeborah Halpern, the statue is

located on the corners of Market andBull streets in Dunolly, just outsidethe Town Hall, and is understood tohave been upended last week.

It’s believed the statue was tipped between 2 pm on Monday,December 28 and 2 pm on

Wednesday, December 30. Police are urging anyone in the

Dunolly area who saw suspiciousactivity near or around the statuebetween those times to contact theMaryborough Police Station on 5460-3300.

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Local police officers awarded for service

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Local police officers were recognised for their service to the community andVictoria Police during a ceremony recently.

During the most recentmedal presentation, I feltenormous pride in thedepth of experienceoffered by my members tothe Central Goldfieldscommunity.

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RILEY UPTONThe Carisbrook Fire Brigade

is urging property owners tothink twice before undertakingfire prevention works duringsummer after a small blaze wassparked by a ride on mower nearMajorca last week.

The brigade was called to the firein Rodborough Road, just near theTullaroop Reservoir at around 11.20am on New Year’s Eve after aproperty owner using a ride onmower struck a rock.

The blaze burnt through approxi-mately 1.5 hectares of land, keepingthe brigade occupied for around anhour.

Carisbrook Fire Brigade CaptainIan Boucher urged property ownersnot to undertake fire prevention worknow during the warmer months.

“If you’re thinking of doing fireprevention work now it’s too late —don’t do it,” he said.

“With the amount of dry grassaround and the conditions we’reseeing, any fire has got the potentialto be a big fire and any works thatcould potentially spark a fire

should be put off.”Captain Boucher said if fire

prevention work is being done, watermust be on hand and if a fire breaksout, call Triple Zero.

“Especially with dry grass or rocksin the area you’ve got to be verycareful and in rural areas, if you aredoing work on your property andthere is a potential to spark makesure you have water on hand,” hesaid.

“If a fire does spark don’t phone afriend first, make sure the first thingyou do is get straight on the phoneand call Triple Zero.”

Continued from Front Page“We’ve got an offender manage-

ment program for offenders whohave either just been released or whohave some type of enforcement.We’re targetting them, if they’ve gota warrant we’re actively out lookingfor them.

“Our members are also learningmore from the community and beingin places residents can talk to them,especially through our CommunityWeb of Protection. Particularly inCentral Goldfields we’ve had abigger presence in schools andcertainly on the roads. That seems tobe paying off.”

Family violence incidents, for theSeptember 2020 reporting period,decreased by 11.7 percent in theshire, with 354 incidents — thelowest since 2017.

Throughout 2020 breaches offamily violence orders were alsodown, decreasing from 240 during

2019 to 205 in 2020 which InspMitchell said was unexpected.

“We were expecting a hugeincrease due to COVID, becausepeople are behind closed doors andyou can’t see what’s happening,” shesaid.

“We’ve been doing a lot of workbehind the scenes to really increaseour capabilities as far as managingvictims and offenders of familyviolence goes.”

Offences which recorded risesincluded receiving or handling stolengoods offences which increased bynine to 19 offences, and drugpossession which increased from 53offences to 71.

Stealing from a motor vehicleoffences also rose from 34 offences to41 and Insp Mitchell said it is a localissue.

“In Central Goldfields theft of cars and from cars is an issue,” shesaid.

“There’s still a complacency toleave cars unlocked, even if it’s intheir yard or an unlocked garage.

“The average person needs to do abit more thinking about personalsecurity — lock everything up.”

Public health and safety offencesjumped from four offences in 2019 to32 in 2020.

Despite the significant increaseit’s not unexpected as the CrimeStatistics Agency stated an increasein those offences has been driven byCOVID-19 restrictions which havebeen in force in varying degrees formost of the year.

“Those numbers are related toCOVID. That’s just people notfollowing the Chief Health Officer’sdirections,” Insp Mitchell said.

“Our members don’t give thosetickets out lightly, it has to be veryblatant and deliberate and thenwe’re left with no other choice.”

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RILEY UPTONTimor Primary School will

soon be kitted out with a brandnew basketball court much tothe joy of students, as an $85,000funding announcement wasmade for the school.

Announced by Minister forEducation James Merlino lastmonth, the $85,125 come as part ofthe State Government’s 2020-21Minor Capital Works Fund.

One of 328 schools to receivefunding to fast-track projects andsupport economic recovery, thefunding will see Timor’s much-lovedand outdated basketball courtreplaced in favour of a newer model.

Timor Primary School principalAndrew Tatchell said he, alongsidethe school community, are “rapt” toreceive the funding.

“It’s my second year as principalhere and an upgrade of the groundsis certainly something that’s been inthe pipeline and has been on theschool council agenda for sometime,” he said.

“We had our fingers crossed andwe’re absolutely rapt to receive thatfunding.

“Due to COVID and anunprecedented year, one of theDepartment of Education’s clearfocuses going forward is happy,healthy and active kids and the

basketball court is certainly verytimely for that.

“It will be a really good qualitycourt the students can not only useat recess but also during physicaleducation, sport and other activitiesthroughout the year.”

While the verdict is still out onwhat exactly the upgrade will looklike, Mr Tatchell said it will benefitnot only the school, but also thebroader community.

“This is a considerable amount ofmoney that will make a massivedifference not only to the kids andstaff here at Timor but thecommunity as well,” he said.

“We do have families in the Timorcommunity and we certainlyencourage them to use our facilitiesand I’m sure that local kids andfamilies will be able to use the newcourt after hours.”

Mr Merlino said the funding issignificant for schools across thestate.

“Every student should have agreat school, no matter where theylive. That’s why we’re investing inhundreds of small but importantprojects that will make a bigdifference for schools and create jobsfor Victorians,” he said.

“Whether it is upgrading toilets orbuilding a new fence — this is allabout making sure our studentshave the facilities they need.”

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BETTY OSBORN 1934 - 2020An obituary written by her daughter Diana Osborn

Mum was born in Essendon on the 15July 1934. She had a happy childhood,shielded from the depression era she hadbeen born into. She was the only preciouschild of Olive and the second beloved childof Llewellyn Roberts.

On that day, more than 86 years ago,grandpa bundled Olive into the Buick andset about reversing the car down thedriveway. In a mad panic, he forgot howto drive, and his heavily pregnant wife hadto take the wheel! He recovered soonthereafter and drove Olive safely tohospital where she delivered a healthy,determined baby girl, Betty Olive Roberts.

Books symbolise Mum’s passion forwriting, reading, and learning; they linedthe walls of our house and in turn inspiredcuriosity and shaped our values. Mum’sacademic journey began at Lowther Hall,a private school in the heart of Essendon.

She was nestled here safely from GradeOne to Year 11 and during this time it wasquickly revealed that she blossomed in anacademic environment and was a highlycompetent student. Names of her friendsfrom this era became household names tous, as Mum was a great storyteller andwould often vividly recount school tales.Margot Teagle, Dawn Elder, MargaretBlake, Judy Patterson, Joy Robinson andHelen Slater were the stars of these stories.On catch ups with Margot, they wouldalways laugh about Mum’s first day atschool, and Margot patting the chair nextto her and saying, “Will you be my friend”?They remained lifelong pals.

As Mum was the only remainingstudent at Lowther Hall in Year 12, shetransferred to Melbourne University Highto complete her Matriculation. The all-girlschool experience was over, and she begana more rigorous period in her academiclife. She enrolled into Arts/Law atMelbourne University in 1952 at a timewhen women represented approximately25% of University enrolments across thecountry.

Her heart though was in writing and sheaccepted a cadetship at The Argus, whichshe completed concurrently while studyingher Arts Degree part-time. Shediscontinued Law and her only regret wasshe had lost a potential primary source forshort story plots! Mum won the AustralianJournalists’ Association Montague GroverPrize in 1955, while working at The Argus.The very next year she was assigned tocover the Olympic Games in Melbourne.

When The Argus closed, Mum tradedjournalism for book editing at the MUPand remained there from 1958 until 1962until her marriage to Bruce. She and Dadmoved to Bacchus Marsh where Mumbecame involved in the local HistoricalSociety and eventually wrote the BacchusStory: A History of William Bacchus and hisSon. This book put lay-to-rest themythology of the town’s name: CaptainBacchus was indeed the second Europeansettler in the township and was not theParty Prince of Roman mythology after all.

In 1973, the family – Mum, Dad andthe four kids (with cat, Miaou tze tung!) –moved to Maryborough with Dad’s work.Mum quickly found connections to TheHistorical Society, and soon she wascommissioned to write the two histories ofMaryborough. Mum also worked at TheAdvertiser part-time across many decadesand was the editor for the CountryBulletin.

In 2001 Mum was awarded anAustralian medal to commemorate thecentenary of federation of Australia for hercontribution to community, and later shereceived a medal for the AustralianGovernment titled ‘Senior Recognition’,again, for her tireless contributions to ourtown.

The Essendon scarf symbolises Mum’slove of sport, both as a competitor and fan.As a young girl, Mum was a very keentennis player and fortunate to have atennis court at home to hone her skills.She was the Under 13 Schoolgirl

Champion in Melbourne, but a seriouswrist injury soon thereafter slowed herdown in higher level competition.

Mum played tennis throughout her lifeand it was an important social outlet forher. It was in this arena also that her highlycompetitive nature was apparent – as all ofus, as members of the Cal Gully TennisTeam, can bear witness!

Mum coached each of us in one teamconfiguration or another. Through thelong summer months here in CentralVictoria, it was what we did – we playedtennis in the scalding heat, on bitumencourts every Saturday afternoon. Mumwas both coach and chaperone. Each weekshe would round up the players in ourfamily station wagon; 8 to 10 kids wouldpile into the car, all unbelted in the backseat, and if you were last to be picked up,you would ride in the boot.

But we weren’t just country kidsplaying tennis. Oh no, we were the futureJohn McEnroes, Stefi Grafs, Ivan Lendlsof Australian tennis – and we knew it!Mum saw a champion in every child, andwe are so grateful for the skills, the joy, andsense of belonging she nurtured.

Grandma lived just down the road fromWindy Hill – the holy grail of VFLfootball. Essendon was our tribe, and wewere mad keen supporters. I should notethat Ken Fraser was related to us, and hewould park his car in Nana’s driveway.Surely that was a sign we were Essendonroyalty!!

Over the years we have watched a lot offooty – probably too much football, withMum. And we take it seriously. The greatthing about being a Bomber supporter isthat you are always a winner. Let meexplain: at half time during a match youring Mum to discuss the game. One of theone-eyed supporters will ask, ‘so what doyou make of the umpiring’? and the other(usually Mum) will invariably say, “it’sappalling, the umpire is useless!!”. So, yousee even when we lose a game, if the

umpiring hadn’t been so bad, we wouldhave won.

Mum’s support for youth in thecommunity through sport is not completewithout mentioning the years of tirelesswork building The Maryborough andDistrict Motorcycle Club. She as secretaryand Phil as treasurer, and with a strongland management plan in place, theydeveloped a national class facility that isstill going strong today and has left alasting legacy for the district.

This story has been told many times,but you never tire of hearing how yourparents met: Bruce was a ten-pound pom,sponsored by Mr and Mrs Slater (Mum’sbest friend’s parents). Dad had arrived inMelbourne with few belongings butcarried a tennis racquet and a string bag oftennis balls. The Slaters quickly sent Dadto Mum for a game of tennis.

I’m not sure Bruce was the best tennisplayer going when he hit the ball over theneighbour’s fence . . . according to legend,Mum and Dad went to retrieve the ball,and Mum (probably giggling) didn’t knowDad’s name to introduce him. The tenniswas over. The score was love.

Growing up, Mum and Dad providedus with the most stable, lovingenvironment. They always made us feelspecial and Mum would tell us that ‘mychildren are my greatest achievement’. Wenever doubted it.

Some of our enduring memoriesinclude: Dinner at 6 pm every night,conversation, debate, laughter guaranteed.We would race through the main meal oftypical ‘Aussie meat and three veg’ so wecould be transported to other worldsthrough Mum’s desserts. And they hadsuch exotic names that just rolled off ourtongues: Zabaglione, chocolate marblecheesecake, lemon fruit flummery just toname a few!!

Holidays were the cornerstone of theyear. We travelled religiously to TheGrampians, and Nana’s in Essendon. We

travelled in the Toyota van along the Eastcoast and all along the South Coast. Mumand I travelled overseas to France andEurope and the UK, and she and Dadrepeated this trip several times over. Inrecent years, we holidayed in Phillip Islandat the holiday house in Rhyl.

Mum and Dad understood that qualitytime with family meant doing thingstogether, playing board games together,supporting one another, finding the lightin times of darkness, and that happinesswas real when shared.

Those were the days we never thoughtwould end and we are so grateful.

Mum was cared for by her daughters inthe final years of her life. It was an honourto share this time with her, a quieter morereflective period. It was not alwaysstraightforward however and to this endwe have many people to thank for thesupport we received.

• Marie Murray: we are indebted to theyears of friendship and support youshowed Mum and the family.

• Our neighbours, Evelyn and Nelma:we thank you for everything.

• To the staff at Access Care inMelbourne, we thank you for the in-homesupport we received.

• To my darling Bohwen, and Lewyn,Jonathan and Nathaniel: for the help youprovided us and the fun you brought intoNana’s life.

• To beautiful Zorana, Phil, Dashy,Sienna and Gracie: for providing neededrespite and recently entertaining Nana tosweeten these last few weeks.

• To our brothers-in-law Ed Banks andDavid Tan: for the love and support yougave my sisters.

• And finally, to the wonderful staff atHavilah: the care which was provided atthe most difficult and confronting time ofour lives was appreciated beyond measure.

Thank you everyone for coming todayto help us celebrate the life of Betty – ourmentor, best friend, and Mum.

Timor primary welcomes $85K in funding

WWaarrnniinngg aass bblluuee--ggrreeeenn aallggaaee iiss ddeetteecctteedd iinn TTuullllaarroooopp RReesseerrvvooiirrA warning has been issued to

the public to avoid contact withwater in Tullaroop Reservoirafter high levels of toxic blue-green algae were detected.

Goulburn-Murray Water has issueda warning for the reservoir where thealgae, which is a naturally occurringbacteria, has been identified.

Hot weather and still waterprovide ideal conditions for blue-green algae levels to increase inrivers, streams and channels.

The algae contain toxins that areharmful to humans and animals andare very small — it can be present inwater at high levels even when thereis no obvious change to the colour ofwater.

If you come into contact with blue-green algae it can cause skin rashes,itchiness, sore eyes, ears and nose,asthma, numbness of lips and limbs,nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.

If you experience symptoms youshould seek immediate medicalattention.

You should not eat any mussels,yabbies or crayfish from algae-

affected areas.Landowners are recommended to

find an alternative water supply fordomestic and stock as the algae canbe harmful to livestock.

Goulburn-Murray Water alsorecommends alternative watersupplies should be used forirrigation, where available.

If water is used for irrigation then

stock should be kept away fromrecently irrigated areas and wateraffected with blue-green algaeshould not be used to water or washedible plants.

It is unknown how long high levels of the algae will remain atTullaroop.

To see all current warnings visitwww.g-mwater.com.au/news/bga.

Timor Primary School students Hudson Stewart, Lara Gunn and Toby Williams will soon have their hands on a brand-newbasketball court, with the school receiving some $85,000 from the State Government for the project. 050121 02

www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au The Maryborough Advertiser — Tuesday, January 5, 2021 — Page 7

RILEY UPTONThe wait is over for thousands

of year 12 students acrossVictoria who last Wednesdaylearned the results of their past12 months of study, with Mary-borough students among thosecelebrating their final scores.

Highview College’s Gina Ross andMaryborough Education Centrestudent Jesse Sullivan recorded thehighest ATAR scores at theirrespective schools, claiming the titleof dux this year.

A challenging year at the best oftimes let alone during a globalpandemic, the year 12 cohort of 2020overcame disrupted learning withphysical classes replaced by learningfrom home for parts of the year,revised exam timetables and thegeneral stresses of the last of 13years of education.

Keeping her ATAR score close toher chest, Gina said she received themarks she wanted and is happy withher score.

“I am happy with my score, Imanaged to get what I wanted whichwas good,” she said.

“It was a hard year but we allmade it through and this was a niceway to top it off.

“I could’ve gotten a bit higher inone or two subjects but overall I’mhappy, I was a bit surprised.”

Aiming for a score of 90 or above,Jesse was rapt to receive an ATAR of94.10 — waking up early on Wednes-day and refreshing the resultswebpage before their 7 am release.

“I woke up early and was sittingthere at 7 am just constantlyrefreshing my phone waiting to seethe results,” he said.

“I’m very pleased, I was aiming foranything over the 90s so I am reallyhappy with my ATAR.”

The two student’s VCE subjectswere almost identical, both studyingenglish, biology, chemistry, mathsmethods and psychology, while Ginastudied a sixth subject in physicaleducation.

The pair’s hopes for university arealso very similair, with Gina eager tostudy a Bachelor of Science with aMasters in Engineering and Jessehopeful to be accepted either intoMelbourne or Monash universities tostudy a Bachelor of ScienceAdvanced — Research.

While the two students scoredwell, they both admitted 2020 wasn’twithout its challenges andencouraged this year’s senior cohortnot to pressure themselves too much.

Gina said missing out on face-to-face learning at school was thebiggest challenge for her.

“I know other people had it harderthis year but I definitely found ithard, I really missed that teacher-student relationship and in-personinteraction,” she said.

“I think learning through seeingand hearing someone do somethingis a lot easier for me than trying todo it on a computer screen like wewere with remote learning.

“It was a hard year but it’s paid offand my advice for the next group ofyear 12s is not to put too muchpressure on yourselves on any givenday, you can only put your 100percent in for that day so just do yourbest.”

Jesse said 2020 was challengingbut he found success by doingpractice tests throughout the year,encouraging future year 12 studentsto do the same.

“This year was harder thanprevious years, I’ve been mostly anindividual learner and I do teachmyself quite a bit so it wasn’t toodifficult for me but still harder thanpast years,” he said.

“Don’t get too stressed and don’tfocus too much on revision notes, justdo tests, tests and tests.”

Residents are beingencouraged to roll up theirsleeves as the Australian RedCross Lifeblood Mobile BloodDonor Centre rolls into town.

Formerly the Australian RedCross Blood Service, Lifeblood will bein Maryborough from January 11 to14.

According to the Red Cross, one inthree people in Maryborough will

need blood during their lives.Donated blood can be used in 22

different medical treatments, andone third of all blood donations helptreat people with cancer.

Eligible donors must be 18-76years old, healthy and weigh over 50kg. Those who are pregnant or whohave given birth in the last ninemonths cannot donate.

The bus will be located next to thePrinces Park grand stand on:

• January 11 from 1 to 6 pm

• January 12 from 12.30 to 7.30pm

• January 13 from 1 to 7.30 pm• January 14 from 7.45 am to

1.30 pm.Residents are urged to find out if

they’re eligible to give blood and booka donation time online atwww.lifeblood.com.au or by calling13 14 95.

Hard work pays off for Gina and Jesse

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Jesse Sullivan and Gina Ross were both pleased with their marks given thedifficulties 2020 threw at them and their education. 050121 01

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All farm and household fireplanning needs to include yourpets and larger animals, toensure both people and animalsare as safe as possible during anemergency.

Agriculture Victoria veterinaryofficer Lee Manning said having aclear fire plan will help horse ownersto establish their priorities and givethem time to practice their plan,especially if it includes floatinghorses to a safer location before highrisk days.

“Owners should prepare a ‘safer’area for horses — this area should beas large as possible with minimumpasture and vegetation length andsecure boundary fencing. Ideallyinclude a dam or secure water sourcenot reliant on electric pumps,” DrManning said.

“Internal gates can be opened formore space but horses need to betaught they can move through freelyso they can escape even when highlystressed.

“On high fire danger days movehorses to your ‘safer’ area and takeall gear off them, so they are free tomove if you aren’t home during anemergency. Rugs get tangled, haltersget hot and burn and fly veils maymelt so being naked gives your horsethe best chance of survival.”

If you plan to leave early withyour horses be aware that they takeextra time. Ideally leave in themorning before a fire event isunfolding. Arrange now where youcould go to — do not assume the

pony club or showgrounds will beopen or safe.

“It is not feasible to evacuatehorses with little notice, so havecontingency plans that all membersof the house know and havepracticed,” Dr Manning said.

“Horses ‘flight’ instinct will be torun away from the danger of fire,and if cornered their ‘fight’ instinctwill have them gallop throughflames if necessary.

“Unfortunately, this ‘fight’ instinctwill also have them gallop throughyou if you try to be with them, soplease leave them free to run andsurvive alone.”

After a fire, check all horses forburns, smoke inhalation, eyeirritation and leg injuries. First aidfor equine burns is very similar topeople — hose them with clean, coolwater for at least ten minutes andcall a veterinarian immediately foradvice.

Consult your local CFA for localfire behaviour and weather patternsand develop your household fire planand trigger points for actioning itwith your animals included.

Further information can be foundat horses and livestock inemergencies and assessing horsesafter bushfires.

Farmers are being urged to consider horses when preparing their fire plans, toensure both animals and people are as safe as possible during an emergency.

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The Murray Basin Rail Projecthas received more than $200million in Federal Governmentfunding to get the plaguedproject back on the rails.

The rescue package wasannounced last month and includes$195.2 million to fix the track and afurther $5 million for planning forstandardisation of the Sea Lake andManangatang lines.

The State Government called forthe Commonwealth funding inOctober when it released a revisedbusiness case for the project whichwas designed to upgrade rail lines innorth west Victoria by convertinglines from broad to standard gauge.

The project, initially projected tocost $440 million, has been halted bydelays including running out ofmoney.

The revised business caseproposed a package of works tocomplete the project which wouldcost an additional $244 million.

The Federal Commonwealth hasurged the State Government to

match the latest funding with a $5million investment.

Nationals Senate Leader andSenator for Victoria BridgetMcKenzie said the project is vital tomeet the growing needs of industry.

“Only after being called out by TheNational Party did this city-focusedState Government front up andadmit it would not deliver thisproject as promised without furtherCommonwealth money,” she said.

“This additional $200.2 millionwill fund the most extensive packageof works outlined by the Victoriangovernment in its revised businesscase, as well as fixing key issuescaused by short-cuts the AndrewsLabor Government took in works todate.

“The Nationals understand this isa vital project to meet the growingneeds of industry and have workedtirelessly to see the completestandardisation of the networkdelivered as originally envisaged —delivering efficiencies in gettingproduct to port and supportingthousands of jobs.

“It is what industry wants, what

the consultation committee set up bythe Victorian Labor Governmentwants, what was promised, whatwas agreed to and what has beenfunded.”

Rail Freight Alliance CEO ReidMather said an efficient andaffordable rail freight network isessential.

“The 2019, 2020 Victorian Foodand Fibre Export PerformanceReport showed that Victoriadelivered a record $14.5 billion inexports and is well on target to reachits target of $20 billion food and fibreexports by 2030 — a positivemilestone for farmers and Victoriathat produces over a quarter ofAustralia’s food and fibre exports,”he said.

“Surely an efficient and affordablerail freight network is an essentialfor the future of these industries,competing in a global market.

“Putting more, longer, heaviertrucks on our road networks is notthe solution to Victoria’s freighttransport needs. Victoria needsefficient access to its Ports and thenational interstate rail network.”

Funding sees Murray BasinRail Project back on track

The Murray Basin Rail Project has received funding from the Federal Government.

IN YOUR WORDSLETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THE GRIN BIN

The Maryborough Advertiser — Tuesday, January 5, 2021 — Page 9

Plagueproportions

I will listen to your sentimentsChris Lehman (The Advertiser,31/12) on the proviso that you all goback and live on public land. Do notcross onto our private land and eatour crop and pasture, or drink ourwater, which is provided by us to feedour domestic animals and thehuman race.

Owing to our generosity in thepast you are now in plagueproportions.

When you agree and move back topublic land you will discover thatmany of you will die a slow andpainful death due to starvation anddehydration.

— Stuart McClelland, Bealiba

No friendlyfarewell

A new board of councillors hasbeen installed and congratulated ontheir new responsibilities. Theratepayers’ will now understand thecommitments and work provided bythose previous and now, newcouncillors.

During this time, the threeadministrators were appointed andwith the employment of a new chiefexecutive officer, Lucy Roffey, thisensured continuing support forexisting staff and continuing supportfor new employees, providing afriendly workplace for all.

My only complaint is the lack of afriendly farewell to theadministrators at the end of theirterm, not allowing the localratepayers to express their regardsat the end of their time in theCentral Goldfields Shire.

Our local volunteers who haveworked very closely with theadministrators during their timehere are able to remember the greatsupport from Noel Harvey, HughDelahunty and Karen Douglas.

— Anne Canterbury,Maryborough

Disgust at letterI am disgusted with the past chief

administrator’s letter to the editor(22/12). Why would he write such aletter to the editor potentiallydamaging the reputation of a localbusiness person, albeit he livesoutside the shire? I believe TonyTaggart has at all times thought onlyin terms of benefit to the shire andratepayers.

Mr Harvey has left an unenviablelegacy for the new councillors andthe ratepayers of the shire.

At best an under performance thatwill hold back this shire for severalyears.

Let’s look at the basics so as to notconfuse reality with fact.

1. Of 19 managers, 18 live outsidethe shire. 95 percent spending ourrates in other regions.

2. Managers are based in locationssuch as Mildura, Port Fairy,Melbourne, Castlemaine and

Wonthaggi to name a few. A roughestimate of $3 million per year willbe spent outside CGS.

3. To be photographed holding asign “shop locally” is an insult toratepayers.

4. Photo albums of oneself donothing when it is purported to be“consultation with the community”.Nothing appears to be further fromthe truth and the airport is just oneexample.

5. Capital equipment purchasedoutside the shire. How many carswere purchased locally? Why werenon-related council regions thebeneficiary of shire purchases?

6. How many businesses were lostover the three years of your tenure?How many new businesses did theadministrators or executive staffencourage to set up within the shire?(none).

Three aviation businesses over asix week period were discouragedfrom setting up at the airport in2019. Of course the standardresponse is denial.

The new councillors have beenprepared to listen, something whichthe administrators didn’t allow.

7. Mr Harvey professes to haveaviation knowledge but he showednone himself when arguing with twocommercial instrument rated pilots,one being the shadow minister,about GPS for the airport being “oldtechnology”. A fact duly noted by hisfellow administrators and sevenother attendees.

8. His decision to change theairport from a CASA licence airportwhere CASA shared responsibility tojust an ALA (aircraft landing area)with inaccurate figures to justify thechange, leaving ratepayers fullyexposed to risk from local shiremanagement who didn’t ask for localaviator advice.

Claims of consultation and blameof the past only further enhancefocus of the mismanagement of avery important shire asset.

Politicians have flown in on aregular basis to makeannouncements of substantialfunding including $100 million forthe hospital by Premier Andrews.The downgrade to an ALA won’tallow this in future.

9. Why did Mr Harvey and hisfellow administrators not allow theinstallation of a refuelling facility(two offers) which was at no cost tothe shire?

Why when parliamentariansoffered funding for GPS (as a safetyapproach to land) did they reject theoffer? Mr Harvey convinced CGSpeople GPS was not needed for theair ambulance but that is not whollycorrect is it?

The air ambulance said if we can’tget in by air we will use roadambulances, the difference is 35minutes or two hours. Which ridewould you prefer in an emergency?

Why did the shire not get a muchlarger funding from the federalgovernment grant when Swan Hillreceived $1.2 million, Cobram $2.5million and we got an unnecessaryfence grant of $66,000.

Free federal money and a localcivil engineer with substantialaviation credentials who wasprepared to spend a month free of

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charge to assist in identifyingopportunities and savings; turnedaway.

More recently no application wassubmitted for free federal grantmoney, under the $100 million forrural airport upgrades andmaintenance. Why?

This was under the chiefadministrator’s watch and guidanceduring transition to an electedcouncil.

10. COVID-19 has been a hugechallenge for the world and thisshire.

Where was the health managerfrom February to October? Whatservices did the departmentundertake to ensure assistance andcompliance? Why waste money onadvertising “businesses must have aCOVID plan” in October? Ifbusinesses waited for Mr Harvey’sand CGSC department advice wewould be out of business and non-

compliant. We needed leadership!11. Of all the staff that have been

replaced we have so many non localstaff appointments.

I’m surprised we would haveavailable sufficient local maps forthe visitors at the visitor centre asthey would be required by new staffto try and find their way around theshire to manage their portfolio. Ofcourse that is when they actuallyvisit their place of employment inMaryborough.

Local knowledge is an importantpart of management and planning.

Staff morale appears to be as lowas one could imagine.

12. Key executive involvement incommunity organisations, com-munity and social events isimportant in bringing new skills tothe management and growth of ourcommunity as it is in any othercommunity.

So, to the ex-chief administrator I

ask this question. How do we get $12million of our ratepayer money spentback in the shire?

The standard multiple of $1 spentlocally can create additional spend ofthree to five times. So Mr Harvey,how does employment grow,businesses trade profitably andrecover from a $30-$40 million dollarlocal spend deficit from your term ofadministration? I believe youmeasured your success by photoopportunities, we measure it byresults and community values.

Finally you are now an ex-administrator, not a current one; wehave a duly elected council who areleft with a legacy of which I dare saythey will repair in time withoutinterference from afar.

You and your fellowadministrator’s ended tenure, Ibelieve, is applauded by most in thecommunity.

Rod Brown,Maryborough

Controversy over the handling of the Maryborough Aerodrome continues.

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This year starts o� with an importance onwhere you invest yourself emotionally. This willbe the start of some transition for you. Somethings will be moving out of your life, thiscreates the space for the new and excitingopenings.

You will �nd yourself thinking aboutbusiness and being more entrepreneurial.

Being more canny when it comes to �nancialcommitments related to insurances, pensions orinvestments.

This year you can now demonstrate yournatural qualities and discriminations. You havea true gift for observing what is really important,your attention to details, the meticulousness.This is now a tremendous opportunity for you torecalibrate your approach.

Whatever your heart isn’t invested in, this isthe year to change things.

Thinking about where you live and or howyou are living brings insights.

There’s still changes taking place withinyourself that are connected with where you live,who with and family. You are going to feel a lotfreer.

You will �nd yourself being much moreactive when it come to interactive this year.You’ll have increased desire to share your ideasand enthusiasm.

Having fun and being �irty is going to be anabsolutely delicious time for you throughout theyear ahead.

The year starts o� with a sense ofrestlessness around the home, your emotionsand wants. If you’re feeling a little cramped in aparticular location or the home you are in, or youfeel unable to thrive, this will be something youare thinking about.

As the week progresses you will �nd itgetting easier to talk about how you feel.

It will be easier to be more assertive,possibly even a little blunt, when it comes towhat you want.

There’s so much for you to be happy aboutas you step into 2021. It’s going to bring youopportunities to manifest your ownindividuality.

Anything to do with media, pro�ling yourabilities, short trips will all play a role for youthis year. All relationships have potential to growin a very positive way.

Anything that doesn’t work out, or breaksdown is an opportunity for a new fresh start.

The energy is building for you in the �rst twoweeks, which will bring you a gloriousopportunity. If there has been anything that’sbeen stuck, you now have the platform to springforward, in a much more purposeful way.

Don’t be too free with your resources. Whatyou are being asked to think about this year isyour values and sense of self worth.

There is very likely to be a shift in this areafor you.

The year starts o� with a focus on kinshipand connection with others. Your passion fororientating your future is going to be greatlyboosted. There is now opportunity for your�nances to signi�cantly improve.

You are becoming more attuned withyourself worth, you won’t be as self sacri�cingas you have been.

You have the astral green light to raise yourpro�le and be more successful.

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ASTROLOGY January 3 - 9, 2021

PALINDROME

1. Which Monty Python movie featured the song “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life”?

2. The movie “Zulu” starred which now-famous actor in one of his earliest roles?

3. “Great Expectations” (the 1946 version) was directed by whom?

4. “Billy Elliot” was a movie about a boy who chose to take up what?

5. Who starred as Mr Brown in “Her Majesty, Mrs Brown”?

6. Who directed “A Clockwork Orange”?

7. “The Remains of the Day” co- starred which now deceased American actor?

8. Who adapted Jane Austen’s novel “Sense and Sensibility” for the screen in 1995?

9. Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard portrayed Laura and Alec in which 1945 movie?

10. “Educating Rita” starred which new-comer to acting?

Please note: Psychic Astrologyis general and for fun.

PsychicMichelleConway

You are at the start of a process where youcan now begin to manifest rewards for all yourhard work. You can expect abundance to come,this year, but it won’t just be handed to you ona plate. You need to be very applied.

You are going to realise how important it isfor you to be individualist, yet be connected withothers.

Your big ideas from the past now come intofocus, which can raise your pro�le.

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The year starts o� with a focus where youhave to be organised and where you have to beself sacri�cing. You will have a strong sense anddrive to maintain any new year resolutions, aswill take them very seriously.

The moon is in your sign at the very start ofthe year. This puts strong focus on what youwant and need as an individual.

Any relationships that are not conducive youwill look at very seriously.

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TV GUIDE...TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 TO MONDAY, JANUARY 11

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PLEASE NOTE: Television programs subject to change without notice. Please refer to the electronic program guide on your digital device.

5:00 Children’s Programs 7:55 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:15 Teenage Boss 3:20 Horrible Histories: Sports Special 3:50 Thalu 4:05 Odd Squad 4:30 Little Lunch 5:05 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone 5:55 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapena 6:05 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Step Up To The Plate 7:00 Teenage Boss 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Slugterra: The World Beneath Our Feet (Part 2) 8:20 Danger Mouse: Greenfinger 8:30 Camp Lakebottom: S.P.U.D.S 8:45 Scream Street: Wolf Gang 8:55 Total DramaRama: Duck Duck Juice 9:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Alien Agenda (PG) 9:30 You’re Skitting Me 9:40 rage (PG)

7:30 Creek To Coast (PG) 8:00 Storage Wars (PG) 8:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 9:00 American Pickers (PG) 10:00 America’s Game (PG) 11:00 A Football Life (PG) 12:00 Ice Road Truckers (PG) 1:00 Swamp People (PG) 2:00 Bottom Feeders (PG) 3:00 American Pickers (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Road Hauks (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:00 Motorway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 9:30 Yukon Gold (M l) 10:30 Jade Fever (PG) 12:00 American Pickers (PG) 1:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 1:30 Storage Wars (PG) 2:00 Road Hauks (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Religious Programs 7:30 Home Shopping 10:30 Ellen (PG) 11:30 My Favourite Martian: Hitch-Hike To Mars 12:00 The Baron: Masquerade (Part 1) (M) 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow: Durham Cathedral 1 (Part 2) 3:30 Movie: “The Captain’s Paradise” (G) (’53) Stars: Alec Guinness 5:20 Heartbeat: Rumours (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow: Walthamstow Town Hall 2 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:40 Movie: “Munich” (MA15+) (’05) Stars: Eric Bana 12:20 My Favourite Martian: Hitch-Hike To Mars 12:50 Explore: Sea Kayaking 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs 5:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Charmed (PG) 7:00 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 8:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 9:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 2:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Charmed: Repo Manner (PG) 2:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 3:30 Frasier (PG) 4:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Bee Cause 6:15 Four Corners 7:00 News Breakfast 10:00 ABC News Mornings 11:00 ABC News Special Coverage: Coronavirus Pandemic 12:00 ABC News At Noon 2:00 ABC News Day 3:00 ABC News Afternoons 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 ABC Late News 11:30 Back Roads 12:00 ABC Late News 12:30 7.30 1:00 ABC Late News 1:10 Four Corners 2:00 DW News Live From Berlin 2:15 ABC News Overnight 2:30 7.30 3:00 DW News Live From Berlin 3:30 The Business: Summer Series 4:00 The World With Girish Sawlani 5:00 DW News

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5:00 Children’s Programs 1:35 Mister Maker 2:05 Bob The Builder 2:30 Dot. 3:00 Molly Of Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Kiddets 5:05 Dinosaur Train 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who: The Unquiet Dead (PG) 8:45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 9:10 TBA 9:40 Rosehaven (PG) 10:10 The IT Crowd (M l) 10:35 Frontline (M) 11:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival (M l,s) 1:35 The Catherine Tate Show (M l,s) 2:00 Detectorists (M l) 2:30 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters: Take It Away Boys/ Twitter (PG) 3:00 ABC News Update

6:00 Home Shopping 6:30 Travel Oz 8:00 Harry’s Practice 8:30 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 Sydney Weekender 12:30 TBA 1:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Australia: The Story Of Us (PG) 5:00 Under The Hammer (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v) 10:30 Autopsy USA: Chris Farley (M) 11:30 Brit Cops (M l) 12:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 1:30 Under The Hammer 2:00 Escape To The Country 3:00 Bargain Hunt (PG) 4:00 Harry’s Practice 4:30 Million Dollar Minute 5:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Dance Moms (PG) 12:00 American Ninja Warrior (PG 1:45 Clarence (PG) 2:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 3:00 The Six Million Dollar Man (PG) 4:00 Quantum Leap (M) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Naked Gun 33 & 1/3: The Final Insult” (PG) (’94) Stars: Leslie Nielsen 9:10 Movie: “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (M) (’78) Stars: John Belushi 11:30 The Nanny (PG) 12:00 Baywatch (M s) 1:00 Visions Of Greatness (PG) 2:05 Dance Moms (PG) 3:00 Beyblade Burst Turbo (PG) 3:30 Lego Jurassic World - Legend Of Isla Nublar 4:00 Pokemon 4:30 Pokemon Journeys

6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 TBA 10:00 Diagnosis Murder: Murder At Midterm (PG) 11:00 Star Trek: Voyager: Homestead (PG) 12:00 Star Trek: Amok Time (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission Impossible (M) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 10:25 CSI: Miami (M v) 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 48 Hours (M v) 3:15 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:10 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future Imperfect (PG) 5:05 Rocky Mountain Railroad (PG)

5:00 Worldwatch 12:00 Basketball: NBA: Portland Trail Blazers v Golden State Warriors *Replay* 2:00 Rex In Rome (PG) 3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 The Pizza Show (PG) 5:40 Only Connect (PG) 6:15 Megafactories (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 2021 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Escaping Polygamy (M) 9:20 The 2000s I Want My Mp3 (MA15+) 10:10 Locked Up Abroad (M v) 11:05 Escorts (MA15+) (In French) 11:30 Witch Hunt (M l,s) (In Norwegian) 12:25 Movie: “The Long Goodbye (PG) (’73) Stars: Elliott Gould 2:35 RT News In English From Moscow 3:00 Thai News 3:35 Bangla News

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ABC PRIME7 WIN NINE SBS 6:00 The Cook And The Chef [s] 6:25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine vs Food [s] 7:00 News Breakfast [s] 10:00 The Big Crash Diet Experiment [s] 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Great Acceleration (PG) [s] 2:00 Call The Midwife (M v) [s] 3:00 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Saroo Brierley (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 You Can’t Ask That: Blind People (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce (MA15+) [s] –

Shaun Micallef goes on a journey to discover why Australians drink the way we do. From a Bachelors & Spinsters ball, to a pub crawl with a women’s soccer team and a confronting meeting with a former drinker.

9:30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It): Summer Is Coming [s]

10:35 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Glitch (M l,s) [s] 11:50 Silent Witness: Covenant (Part 2) (M l,s,v) [s] 12:50 rage (MA15+) [s] 3:00 Silent Witness: Covenant (Part 2) (M l,s,v) [s] 4:00 Call The Midwife (M v) [s] 5:00 Poh’s Kitchen [s] 5:30 7.30 (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show Summer Series [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Trip To Bountiful” (G) (’14) – Carrie Watts

begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie, and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. Stars: Geraldine Page, John Heard, Rebecca De Mornay, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford, Kevin Cooney

2:00 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals: Trials And Tribulations [s] – This episode explores how the Queen has handled some of the greatest trials and tribulations of her reign, from national disasters to personal tragedies.

3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] – Seven brings you the latest

developments in today’s top stories at home and around the world.

5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades v

Adelaide Strikers *Live* From Adelaide Oval [s] – The Renegades’ and Strikers’ longstanding rivalry is set to ignite again in this prime-time clash where both sides will come out all guns blazing in search of a crucial win.

11:00 Chicago Fire: I’ll Cover You (M) [s] – Severide teams up with Seager and the OFI when a motel structure fire turns suspicious; Firehouse 51 members become amateur sleuths following a Reddit post involving one of their own.

12:00 Funniest Dogs Behaving Badly (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (M) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (M) [s] –

The Hungry Games continues with celebs pitted against each other to win the best meal of the day, causing one celebrity to get more bite than they bargained for.

9:30 Movie: “Swinging Safari” (M l,s) (’18) – 1970s Australia: a time of boxed wine and bad hair. A 200-ton blue whale washes up on a local beach and the kids reckon it’s grouse. Meanwhile, their mums and dads are joining the sexual revolution. Stars: Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Jesse Denyer, Kotan Jacob, Alex Kotan, Chelsea Jamieson, Ava Taylor, Radha Mitchell

11:30 Drunk History Australia (M l,s) [s] – Darren McMullan regales with an account of cannibal convicts and Nikki Osborne recalls the tale of Beryl Mills, first Miss Australia... history has never been so fun!

12:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:10 Movie: “Carbon Copy” (PG) (’81) Stars: George

Segal, Susan Saint Jame, Jack Warden, Dick Martin 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 20 To One: Reality TV Shockers (M) [s] – Erin

Molan and Nick Cody count down the most shocking moments in reality TV history including controversies from Big Brother, MAFS and The Block. Featuring Jane Fonda, Jimmy Carr, Sharon Osbourne, Mel B and Kathy Griffin.

8:30 Kath & Kim: Sitting On A Pile (PG) [s] – Kel attends a conference but fails to click with anyone. Kath plans a lunch with Barb Cousins but due to a missed message is at the wrong venue and thinks she’s been stood up.

9:05 Kath & Kim: Kicking Up A Stink (PG) [s] – Kim’s cabbage diet has an unexpected side effect: flatulence. Kel and Kath star in The Hours - The Musical directed by the intense and demanding Robyn Robinson.

9:50 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year (PG) [s] 11:45 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Suite Sorrow (M) [s] 12:35 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:35 Home Shopping

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00

France 24 News 6:30 Al Jazeera English News 7:00 BBC News 7:30 Italian News 8:10 Filipino News 8:40 French News 9:30 Greek News 10:30 German News 11:00 Spanish News 11:30 Turkish News 12:00 Arabic News 12:30 ABC America: World News Tonight

1:00 PBS Newshour 1:55 First Civilisations: War (M) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys:

Liverpool To Dolgarrog (PG) 3:25 Great British Railway Journeys:

Betws Y Coed To Caernarfon (PG) 3:55 Who Do You Think You Are?: Robert Rinder (PG) 5:00 Letters And Numbers 5:30 Motor Sport: Dakar Rally 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Architecture The Railways Built: Ffestiniog 8:30 Stutter School: Untold Australia 9:30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips: Out And About 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The A Word (M l,s) 12:05 The Pier (MA15+) (In Spanish) 1:05 Deep State: Old Habits/ A Kind Of Warfare/ The

Man Came Around (M l,s,v) 3:45 Great British Railway Journeys:

Enfield To Cambridge (PG) 4:25 Great British Railway Journeys:

Ely To King’s Lynn (PG)

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5:00 Children’s Programs 8:15 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots 11:20 Endlings (PG) 3:50 Thalu 4:05 Odd Squad 4:30 Little Lunch 5:05 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone 5:55 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapena 6:05 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Step Up To The Plate 7:00 Teenage Boss: Byron 7:30 Shaun The Sheep: Washday 8:00 Slugterra: The Trade 8:20 Danger Mouse: Planet Of The Toilets 8:30 Camp Lakebottom: Monster Hunters R Us 8:45 Scream Street: Resus Rocks 8:55 Total DramaRama: Cutting Corners 9:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Pulverizer (PG) 9:30 You’re Skitting Me 9:40 rage (PG)

7:30 Creek To Coast (PG) 8:00 Storage Wars (PG) 8:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 9:00 American Pickers (PG) 10:00 America’s Game (PG) 11:00 A Football Life (PG) 12:00 Road Hauks (PG) 1:00 Swamp People (PG) 2:00 Bottom Feeders (PG) 3:00 Jade Fever (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Ice Road Truckers (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 8:30 Family Guy: The Finer Strings/ The Dating Game (M) 9:30 American Dad: Frannie 911/ Tearjerker (PG) 10:30 Family Guy (M) 11:30 American Dad: Bar Mitzvah Hustle (M) 12:00 LPL Pro (PG) 2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Religious Programs 7:30 Home Shopping 10:30 Ellen (PG) 11:30 My Favourite Martian: Uncle Martin’s Broadcast 12:00 New Tricks (PG) 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Don’t Bother To Knock” (PG) (’52) Stars: Marilyn Monroe 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 Silent Witness (MA15+) 12:10 Antiques Roadshow 12:35 My Favourite Martian: Uncle Martin’s Broadcast 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Dangerman (PG) 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs 5:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Charmed (PG) 7:00 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 8:00 Murphy Brown (PG) 8:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 9:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 2:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Charmed (PG) 2:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 3:30 Frasier (PG)

6:00 The Business 6:15 Four Corners 7:00 News Breakfast 10:00 ABC News Mornings 11:00 ABC News Special Coverage: Coronavirus Pandemic 12:00 ABC News At Noon 2:00 ABC News Day 3:00 ABC News Afternoons 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 ABC Late News 11:30 Back Roads 12:00 ABC Late News 12:30 7.30 1:00 ABC Late News 1:10 Four Corners 2:00 DW News Live From Berlin 2:15 ABC News Overnight 2:30 7.30 3:00 DW News Live From Berlin 3:25 Australian Story 4:00 The World With Girish Sawlani 5:00 DW News

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