{"id":93742,"date":"2023-12-31T04:58:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T17:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=93742"},"modified":"2024-01-04T09:34:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:34:39","slug":"a-look-back-at-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/a-look-back-at-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"A look back at 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

January<\/strong><\/p>\n

All about sport<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE new year started with a roar as power-boat enthusiasts gathered for the Eppalock Gold Cup.<\/p>\n

In a day jam-packed with speed and thrills, there was also unexpected drama when a hydroplane burst into flames after its fuel line disconnected at the end of its race.<\/p>\n

Luckily only the engine bay was damaged and the driver escaped unharmed.<\/p>\n

Former Heathcote local Tayla French was still finding out what it meant to be a harness-racing champion after taking out the Haras des Trotteurs Australasian Young Drivers Championship in late 2022.<\/p>\n

While Sally Duncan\u2019s services to basketball and people with a disability were acknowledged with an OAM.<\/p>\n

On Australia Day, the Dennis Gleeson MND Superchallenge hit a milestone when it reached a cumulative fundraising total of $100,000 for MND Victoria over eight years.<\/p>\n

The charity bowls tournament attracted competitors from far and wide, including World Bowls CEO Neil Dalrymple.<\/p>\n

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This image of a boat fire at January\u2019s Eppalock Gold Cup came first in the news photography division of November\u2019s Victorian Country Press Association awards, circulation under 2000 class. Photo: STEVE WOMERSLEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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February<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swings and roundabouts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prep grade students took their seats in classrooms across the district and began their formal education journey in early February.<\/p>\n

For sporty youngsters there was a junior clinic and sign-up day at Barrack Reserve hosted by Heathcote FNC.<\/p>\n

Despite a soggy start, the ground was packed with eager new players and seasoned returnees.<\/p>\n

Mid-month brought the disappointing news that the planned Heathcote dementia village, Gilbruk Place, would not go ahead.<\/p>\n

Advance Heathcote president Peter Maine cited the combined effects of COVID-19 and service-delivery impacts stemming from Royal Commission into Aged Care<\/em> as insurmountable hurdles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very disappointed with this result after years of planning and hard work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Heathcote winemakers were still playing a waiting game in late February after a chilly start to the growing season.<\/p>\n

The region\u2019s vineyards would normally be a hive of activity by then, but this year everything was on hold waiting for the fruit to ripen.<\/p>\n

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Reserves football coach Alex Williamson with young fan Georgia at the Heathcote FNC junior sign-up day. Photo: BARBARA SUNGAILA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Healthy Heathcote<\/strong><\/p>\n

March was all about recognising the achievements of our local health workers.<\/p>\n

Meg Carroll shared the amazing story of how teamwork saved both her and baby son Spencer when she went into premature labour at 33 weeks.<\/p>\n

She was full of praise for both the onsite team and everyone who came in to help in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s country town heart right there,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The emergency birth team, who dealt with both the emergency birth and the serious medical issues that arose not long after, was Heathcote Health\u2019s employee of the year.<\/p>\n

Maintenance supervisor Frank Dailey and district nurse Karen Wilson were made Heathcote Health life governors in recognition of their exceptional commitment to their work.<\/p>\n

They both spoke about the joy they got from helping other people.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a tough gig, district nursing,\u201d Ms Wilson said. \u201cBut it\u2019s very rewarding and it\u2019s where my heart is.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Meg and Daniel Carroll shared the inspirational story of baby Spencer\u2019s challenging emergency birth at Heathcote Health. Photo: STEVE WOMERSLEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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April <\/strong><\/p>\n

Time to celebrate<\/strong><\/p>\n

The McIvor Times<\/em> hit a milestone on 2 April when it celebrated its 160th birthday.<\/p>\n

This was marked by a series of decade-by-decade articles exploring the highlights and lowlights of the district.<\/p>\n

Photos from 1906, taken by then editor George Robinson, also helped provide a glimpse into the Heathcote of yesteryear.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile local young gridiron player Gabe Bradshaw shared his love of the game after being selected for the under 20 state team, the Junior Eagles.<\/p>\n

A \u201cmini show\u201d with qualifying competitions for art and craft, along with yard dog trials saw the showgrounds come alive towards the end of the month.<\/p>\n

After three years of agricultural show cancellations, due to COVID and flooding, this was a chance for locals to make a bid for this year\u2019s statewide contest.<\/p>\n

The yard dog competition, originally scheduled for November 2022, attracted about 90 entries and provided country-style entertainment for a small, but enthusiastic, crowd.<\/p>\n

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Young gridiron player Gabe Bradshaw spoke about his passion for the game in April. Photo: PETER WEAVING<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serving the community<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tooborac Fire Brigade recognised the dedication of several longstanding members in early May.<\/p>\n

Among the 58 certificates and medals handed out, were 65-year and 60-year medals presented to Phillip McHarg and Hec Hagan respectively.<\/p>\n

Mr McHarg said the camaraderie was one of the best things about being a brigade member.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s mateship and friends, good people who are proud of wearing the yellow overalls,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For Mr Hagan, firefighting had been part of his life for as long as he could remember.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy uncle was brigade captain and we even garaged the fire truck on our property,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In late May Acting Sergeant Holly Lembke was keen to connect with the wider Heathcote community after taking up a posting at the local police station.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy passion is community policing,\u201d she said. \u201cAs corny as it sounds, I love helping people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sergeant Lembke was appointed permanently to Heathcote later in the year.<\/p>\n

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Tooborac Fire Brigade members were honoured at a medal presentation ceremony in May. Photo: STEVE WOMERSLEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Putting it all on show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heathcote on Show was the big news in early June when visitors flocked to the region over the King\u2019s Birthday long weekend.<\/p>\n

More than 25 venues offered up a range of activities including wine tasting, gourmet food, music and olive picking.<\/p>\n

Heathcote Tourism and Development president Peter Young said the event had been a great success with people coming from both Melbourne and country areas.<\/p>\n

Creative locals were celebrated in an interview with Courthouse Crafts president Alison Jeavons.<\/p>\n

The Heathcote institution is almost 30 years old, but had been under threat of imminent eviction.<\/p>\n

However, it received a reprieve when the planned Heathcote Civic Precinct was put on hold in the 2023\/24 COGB budget.<\/p>\n

Ms Jeavons spoke about the importance of the group for many of its members.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody looks after everybody else, so somebody\u2019s a bit under the weather and everyone\u2019s checking up and making sure they\u2019re okay,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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July <\/strong><\/p>\n

Quiet achievers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Local teenager Ava Harris was celebrated with a cover story in early July.<\/p>\n

She had recently won the Malcolm Holding Memorial Trophy for Best Junior Handler in the Merino section at the Victorian Sheep Show in Ballarat.<\/p>\n

Her father Alan also collected ribbons for three reserve champions and a champion fine March shorn ewe.<\/p>\n

Buddies Op Shop, based at St Johns Anglican Church, also made the front page with an inspiring tale of community support and fellowship.<\/p>\n

Co-ordinator Howard Mason spoke about the importance of the shop as a place of hospitality, listening and engagement, as well as being a source of low-cost goods.<\/p>\n

Artists Elaine Van Dyk and Judy Hutchins were busy preparing for their upcoming exhibition, Same Country, Different Interpretations<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The pair explained how, despite their diverse backgrounds and different styles, they had come to collaborate, and how this had led to a successful application to exhibit at Dudley House in Bendigo.<\/p>\n

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August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Superstars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stargazer Norm Matyson graced the cover in mid-August and shared his passion for astronomy with our readers.<\/p>\n

Mr Matyson and his wife retired to Heathcote because of its proximity to the Astronomical Society of Victoria\u2019s dark sky site at Ladys Pass, north of Heathcote.<\/p>\n

He talked about his role as a section director for the ASV, and how it resulted in him often setting up a telescope in public and inviting locals to come and look through it.<\/p>\n

Domaine Asmara winery\u2019s expansion into spirit production, under the In Good Spirits label, was rewarded with two gold medals, plus a silver at the Melbourne International Spirits Competition.<\/p>\n

Owner, winemaker and distiller, Andreas Greiving spoke about his love of fresh ingredients and a dedication to quality that includes making his own base spirit from the winery\u2019s grapes.<\/p>\n

The district\u2019s prep grade students celebrated 100 days of school with activities to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n

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Heathcote Primary School prep students celebrated 100 days of schooling in August. Photo: BARBARA SUNGAILA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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September <\/strong><\/p>\n

That one day in September<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a stellar season at the top of the ladder, hopes were high when Heathcote took on Mount Pleasant for the HDFNL senior football premiership.<\/p>\n

They were, however, dashed when the Mounts turned a one-point deficit at three-quarter time into a 19-point lead by the final siren.<\/p>\n

The Heathcote Dementia Alliance unveiled their prototype transportable care villa specifically designed for people living with dementia.<\/p>\n

It was the result of four years of consultation, community fundraising and research.<\/p>\n

HDA president Sandra Slatter said the villa, known as Costerfield House, would serve as a showcase and living lab for the next 12 months and would then be gifted to Heathcote Health for respite tourism.<\/p>\n

Pub choirs were celebrated with a story about Jessie May\u2019s monthly sessions at Palling Bros Brewery.<\/p>\n

The singing teacher and solo artist started the sessions after moving to Heathcote and realising there was limited live entertainment in the area.<\/p>\n

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October<\/strong><\/p>\n

School days<\/strong><\/p>\n

Past students came from across Australia to mark Tooborac Primary School\u2019s 150th birthday in early October.<\/p>\n

The oldest living former pupil, 97-year-old Alan Hayes, shared the cover with present day youngest learner Matilda Bonnici Psaila.<\/p>\n

The day was also an opportunity for the wider community to explore the upgrade works at the school.<\/p>\n

In Heathcote, parents and staff at both primary schools were up in arms at a decision to discontinue funding for crossing supervisors.<\/p>\n

The town\u2019s three crossings are jointly supported by VicRoads and the City of Greater Bendigo to the tune of $20,000 each per year.<\/p>\n

But after claiming the crossings were under used, the state authority pulled the pin in term three.<\/p>\n

Holy Rosary principal Paul Dullard said this was a disappointing setback after the school\u2019s promotion of the Safe Routes to School project.<\/p>\n

They are now working with a City of Greater Bendigo representative on an attempt to secure ongoing funding.<\/p>\n

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November<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s showtime!<\/strong><\/p>\n

After three successive years of cancellations, the Heathcote Show provided a fun day out for both locals and those from further afield.<\/p>\n

Organisers described it as a resounding success after more than 1250 people came through the gates on Melbourne Cup Day.<\/p>\n

Show society president Alan Harris cited the fine weather and multiple entertainment options as factors which helped make the show a hit.<\/p>\n

Destination restaurant Chauncy was named as Regional Restaurant of the Year by The Age Good Food Guide<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Louis Naepels and Tess Murray opened the venue two years ago and were awarded an impressive two hats in 2022.<\/p>\n

Chauncy is housed in Heathcote\u2019s oldest building, the historically significant former survey office.<\/p>\n

The McIvor Times<\/em> came away from the Victorian Country Press Association awards with two photography gongs.<\/p>\n

Peter Weaving cover promoting January\u2019s MND Superchallenge and Steve Womersley\u2019s photo of the Eppalock Gold Cup boat fire were both winners in their categories.<\/p>\n

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Father Peter Ferwenda, principal Paul Dullard, Paul Desmond, Bishop Shane Mackinlay and Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters outside the new Nagle Centre at Holy Rosary Primary School. Photo: SANDRA JAMES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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December<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rallying for a good cause<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Community Transport received a boost of almost $2500 after Heathcote locals Mary Beedle and Michelle Mclachlan took part in the annual Massive Murray Paddle.<\/p>\n

They were part of the Chicks with Attitude team and spent five days on the river paddling from Yarrawonga to Gunbower.<\/p>\n

Locals rallied to the call when the community carols were threatened with cancellation due to a lack of performers.<\/p>\n

The list of those prepared to front the audience grew from four to more than 25 overnight after a social media post announced the annual singalong performance in Barrack Reserve would not go ahead.<\/p>\n

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, was the guest of honour at the opening of Holy Rosary Primary School\u2019s Nagle Centre.<\/p>\n

The project delivered a combination of new construction and renovation to an existing building to create new classrooms, a reception area, administration offices, staff facilities and storage.<\/p>\n

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