Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett performs at the Mundi Mundi Bash’s sister-event, the Birdsville Big Red Bash. Photo: Matt Williams
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Local volunteer committees recognised
Hard-working volunteers across north-east Victoria have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community during National Volunteer Week (May 16 to 22).
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Across Victoria, 1500 Crown land reserves are managed by more than 1200 committees of management with support from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
The following committees and volunteers were among those recognised this year:
Albert Heaney Oval Committee, Benalla: Ross Coles.
Barkly Park Committee, Rutherglen: Graham Steed.
Benalla Showgrounds Committee.
Kilmore Cricket and Recreation Reserve: Lawrie Boyd.
Lima South Committee: Christine and Colin Gordon.
Ruffy Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee: Henry Noye and Bill Eddy.
Rutherglen Historic Reserve Committee: Judy Harrison and Ian Stones.
Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve Committee.
Toolangi Recreation Reserve Committee.
Midnight Oil bows out in Broken Hill
Broken Hill’s Mundi Mundi Bash is set to become the final resting place of Midnight Oil.
The iconic band will retire from touring after the Mundi Mundi Bash in August.
The last Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash was the biggest event ever staged in outback NSW.
In August, the bash is set to beat its own record after securing a line-up that includes Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins and Daryl Braithwaite.
Midnight Oil’s iconic Beds are Burning music video was filmed on the Mundi Mundi plains, making it a fitting finale.
Register for young farmer network
Birchip Cropping Group is calling for young farmers to register to become a member of the newly established BCG Young Farmer Network.
The network will bring young farmers together to socialise, improve their farming knowledge and create and strengthen their professional networks.
The first meeting will be held post-sowing 2022.
Register for BCG’s Young Farmer Network by calling 5492 2787 or emailing info@bcg.org.au
Tickets on sale for Bendigo conference
Early bird tickets for the Best Wool/Best Lamb and Better Beef Conference, to be held at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre on Thursday, June 16, are on sale now.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/3Po4PRt
Final 2030Yea sustainability talk
Glen Morris road tests much of Australia’s renewable hardware as the general director of Smart Engery Lab, SolarQuip and Solaris. He’ll be speaking in Yea on Friday.
2030Yea and Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre will present the third and final community climate talk on Friday, May 27 from 6.30pm to 8pm.
Time is running out to have a say on the National Horse Traceability System.
The National Horse Traceability Working Group is inviting people to have a say on proposed business rules for the National Horse Traceability System.
The business rules outline how horse traceability will be achieved, the roles and obligations industry will have and what movement records will be required.
The ‘Taste The Good Life’ campaign will usher in a new era for SPC’s Goulburn Valley product range, introducing a refreshed logo and brand feel.
This is the first major SPC consumer campaign in three years.
Goulburn Valley products focus on higher end preserved fruits for cooking and include coordinates on the product so buyers know exactly where the fruit is from.
Volvo charters boat to ship trucks
The Australian market has never been hungrier for heavy-duty trucks and Volvo is rising to meet demand by chartering its own roll-on, roll-off vessel.
Volvo Truck Australia confirmed it was working with head office in Sweden to lease a ship and bring CBUs (completely build-up units) into Australia.
Volvo does build trucks in Brisbane but the record market has maxed out the factory’s production.
The vessel will be stocked with 100 per cent Volvo trucks, ready to drive-on in Sweden and Saudi Arabia and offload in Australia.
Pets count in Victorian census
The Victorian Pet Census will gather information on pet ownership and attitudes of pet owners.
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The Victorian Government has announced $613,000 of funding for a pet census, which it says will gather crucial information on pet ownership and attitudes of pet owners.
The Victorian Pet Census will collect data across the state on a range of areas relevant to pet ownership and pet welfare, including:
the demographics of Victoria’s pet owners and their pets;
general matters relevant to pet health (for example, diet and exercise);
the costs and services associated with purchasing and caring for pets; and
the social and wellbeing impacts of pet ownership.
It is anticipated the Victorian Pet Census will be conducted next year using an online survey.
