YOUNG DAIRY CATTLE PARADERS
Australia’s most promising paraders of dairy cattle have been announced by Agricultural Shows Australia as eligible to compete in the national finals of the prestigious annual competition to be judged this month at the Melbourne Royal Show.
Sienna Ross, 17, from Katimatite pictured with Flake, is representing Victoria, having qualified at the state final at International Dairy Week.
“I live on a family dairy farm in the small town of Katamatite in northern Victoria. Through working on the farm my passion grew from a young age for showing dairy cows. I have been lucky enough for it to take me Australia- wide and even to the United States working.”
The winner of the dairy cattle young paraders competition will be determined by who has best prepared, presented and paraded their animal before a judge.
The competition brings together the best young judges and paraders, aged 15 to 25, from each state. These participants qualify through success in regional and state competitions. The national championships are hosted in a different location each year. This year, the event will be held at the Melbourne Royal Show 26 Sept – 6 Oct 2024.
CARS, COFFEE AND A CHAT
Fruit Growers Victoria is hosting a Cars, Coffee and Chat event at MOVE, on Thursday, September 26, between 2 and 4pm. It will be a great chance for a catch-up and to hear from Jack Bartels, Sumitomo Chemical talk about secondary thinning in apples and pears.
The Unbreakable Farmer Warren Davies will also be on hand for a chat while you tour the cars of MOVE. Afternoon tea provided, RSVP at office@fgv.com.au.
BALLOT DRAW
Last Wednesday, September 18, the ballot draw was held for the upcoming council elections.
While not all council nominees were able to attend, many were in attendance on the day to see where they were placed on the ballot cards.
This year’s ward system will mean something different for Greater Shepparton residents, as they will only have to vote for a select few nominees, and in the case of the Midland and Poplar Wards, Rob Schubert and Sam Spinks will run unopposed.
To find out your ward, visit https://maps.vec.vic.gov.au/elections.
SHEPP EAST COLLISION
Investigators have been told that an allegedly stolen Holden Cruze and a truck collided near the intersection of Hosie Road and Benalla-Shepparton Road on Monday, September 23, at about 3.30pm.
The alleged driver of the Cruz, a 16-year-old girl, has been taken to hospital with injuries.
An 11-year-old boy passenger in the car was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Another passenger, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the truck, a woman in her 50s, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
GRAND FINAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Don’t forget this Friday is a Public Holiday to celebrate the AFL Grand Final. Despite this year’s match being played out by the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions, Melbourne will be a hive of activity this Friday and Saturday. The AFL Grand Final Parade will be held Friday on the eve of the big day for those interested in making the trip to the city.
CHILDCARE CRASH
A ute drove into the childcare centre under construction on the corner of Midland Hwy and Elizabeth Street, Mooroopna, yesterday morning. While the community has been quick to condemn the location of the childcare centre, and the details remain unclear at the time of this story went to print, there appears to be no one seriously hurt.
