News
Charlton Lawn Bowls for people with a Disability proves a success
Posted: 9th March 2010
MSA Wycheproof, together with Buloke Shire Council, is introducing people in the Charlton area with a disability to the fun and recreational exercise of Lawn Bowls as part of a current program being run through the MSA. MSA's Wycheproof Project Officer Rhonda Allan has submitted the attached report, complete with photos, as to how the program is going so far.
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Week 3 of Birchip Active Youth Program
Posted: 8th March 2010
Year 9 students took part in a day of water skiing at Lake Tchum last week, as the program entered its third week. Lake Tchum has only recently been refilled, and a perfect still day made the water like ice for this activity for the students. To find out more, check the attached report and photos from MSA's Wycheproof Project Officer Rhonda Allan.
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2010 PREMIERS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Posted: 2nd March 2010
It's time to nominate an individual or an organisation you think deserves to be awarded for their contribution to Volunteering in Victoria. Nominations are now open for the 2010 Premier's Community Volunteering Awards. Please check out the attached flyer for further information, and make sure your organisation in Victoria doesn't miss its opportunity to get involved.
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Positive Body Image Small Grants Applications now open
Posted: 2nd March 2010
All members are advised that Round 4 of the Positive Body Image Small Grants are now open for applications, and will close 22 March 2010. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line and guidelines are found on the DPCD Grants website at the following link. www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au
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Birchip Active Youth Program continues
Posted: 1st March 2010
Year 9 students at Birchip P-12 College attended their second week of Active Youth activities last week, partaking in sessions where they made home-made pasta with the assistance of Wycheproof resident Nuccia McLean, and learnt about healthy eating choices from Bendigo Rural Health dietician Nerida Deans. For further details, check out Rhonda Allan's report attached.
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Working with Children Checks Info Sessions scheduled for Mildura
Posted: 1st March 2010
As you are probably aware, the Working with Children Act 2005 requires that people who work or volunteer in certain child-related work apply for, and pass, a WWC Check. Information sessions on Working With Children Check(s) are being held at the Mercure Hotel, Mildura on Monday, 22 March 2010, with sessions being held from 2pm to 3pm & 7pm to 8pm. Please see the attached flyer for more details or contact the WWC Check Information Line on 1300 652 879
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Club Management, Lawn Bowls & Koori Community Day in Buloke & Gannawarra
Posted: 23rd February 2010
MSA Wycheproof is busily arranging a number of information sessions and programs at the moment, scheduled for coming weeks and months. Club Management sessions are scheduled for Kerang in April & May, while Lawn Bowls programs are scheduled for Charlton starting on 23 February and Kerang starting 9 March. A Koori Community Day is to take place at the Kerang Aboriginal Community Centre on 1 April from 12 noon.
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Active Youth Program commences at Birchip
Posted: 22nd February 2010
MSA Wycheproof, in conjunction with Birchip P-12 College, have recently commenced the Active Youth Program for 2010, targeting all Year 9 students at the school. The program is to be undertaken over 6 weeks, and has been designed based on information collected from the students - Rhonda from MSA Wycheproof visited the school early in February to brainstorm and survey the students to find out what THEY wanted for their sessions and workshops.
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Kokoda Youth Mentoring Program Info Session to be held by MASP
Posted: 16th February 2010
MASP and the Kokoda Youth Mentoring Program invites any community members and businesses interested in participating with or supporting young people in this program to join them at the KOKODA INFORMATION EVENING on Tuesday 23 Feb at 6.30pm, at MADEC Wesley Centre 126-130 Deakin Ave MIldura. (Finger Food and Refreshments provided). Further info - KEN INNES on 03 5023 3744 or 0400 675 933.
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Responsible Serving of Alcohol and Food Handlers Courses coming up
Posted: 15th February 2010
The Mallee Sports Assembly in conjunction with the Good Sports Program will be conducting a Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) and is seeking expressions of interest for a Food Handling Course. Sporting Clubs play important roles in our local community and Mallee Sports Assembly have recognised there is a need for ongoing education and training opportunities that help lift the standard of clubs. As such we are offering Responsible Serving of Alcohol courses and Food Handling Courses at a minimal cost.
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International Day for People With a Disability celebrated at Cohuna Recreation Reserve
Posted: 15th February 2010
Thanks to funding from Rural Access, Small Community Grants-Gannawarra Shire Council, celebrations for Int day for PWD 2009 were conducted at the Cohuna recreation Reserve, Cohuna on Sunday 7th February 2010. It was also supported by the Mallee Sports Assembly and International Day for People of a Disability (who kindly donated recycle bags, balloons, stickers, temporary tattoos, pens, friendship bands). We thank this organization for their annual support of this celebrated event.
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Waters takes out consecutive Sports Star Awards at Gala Presentation
Posted: 8th February 2010
JOSH WATERS was the centre of attention late Friday night at the 2009 Harvey Norman 3MAFM Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards Gala Presentation Dinner, after he took out the PETER MANOLAS TROPHY for the second year in a row. Josh was announced the 2009 Sports Star of the Year by Greg Duggan of Harvey Norman and Rod Simms of Radio 3MAFM, and presented his trophy by Australian Olympic Swimmer NICOLE LIVINGSTONE O.A.M.
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Worthy winners in Sports Star Annual Awards
Posted: 8th February 2010
While Josh Waters headed the field as 2009 Sports Star of the Year, many other sporting achievements (both on and off the field) were recognised at a Gala Presentation Dinner earlier this month. Telstra Countrywide Master Athlete ROBERT LATTA. McDonalds Junior Encouragement TEAGHAN PARKER. Sportzprint Senior Team WALPEUP CRICKET CLUB SENIOR TEAM. Leda Farm Equipment & Bearings Junior Team MERBEIN SEC COLL U16 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM.
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Waters takes out final Sports Star monthly award for 09
Posted: 1st February 2010
Josh Waters has enjoyed another stellar year with his motorcycling since being named 2008 Harvey Norman 3MAFM Sports Star of the Year in February last year. Josh moved to Superbike Racing for 2009 and won the Australian Superbike Championship. The superior class of superbike racing did not deter Josh where he smashed lap records on his way to his Championship win in his rookie year. With the 6 rounds of racing contested, throughout Australia and with consistent racing Josh placed with 2 first, 3 2nds and one 3rd giving him enough points to win the Australian Superbike Championship.
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Famous Olympian and Sports Commentator to speak at Sports Star Dinner
Posted: 1st February 2010
Mallee Sports Assembly are thrilled to announce that famous Olympian and Sports Commentator NICOLE LIVINGSTONE has been engaged to speak at the Assembly's 2009 Harvey Norman 3MAFM Sports Star Gala Presentation Evening in February 2010.
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Soccer player Chris Romeo named November Sports Star
Posted: 18th January 2010
Chris Romeo has been selected in the Australian Football Skool’s (AFS) Under 19 squad. Early this year (2010), Chris and the Australian Squad will travel to London for training with elite coaches, players from Arsenal and Fulham Football Club and then travel onto Barcelona to play in the International Youth Tournament.
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Coomy Tri Club to hold Kids event in Merbein
Posted: 18th January 2010
The Coomealla Triathlon Club have scheduled a kids triathlon event, to be held on Sunday 21 February, commencing at 9am. Entry fee is just $6, which includes 2 hours of fun, free swim afterwards, and free entry to venue for parents/guardians. Entry forms are available from Merbein Pool or Mildura Waves.
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2010 starts with a rush at the MSA Wyche office
Posted: 18th January 2010
The new year has started busily for Rhonda at MSA Wycheproof office. International Day for PWD celebrations are scheduled for Cohuna on Sunday Feb7 at the Cohuna Recreation Reserve from 6pm onwards. This night will include fun activities, Petanque, live music, BBQ meal and more (Register for catering purposes with Rhonda at Wyche). In addition, the 'Active Youth' program is scheduled to commence for all Yr 9 students at Birchip P-12 in mid-February.
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2010 Monthly Sports Star Nominations now open
Posted: 14th January 2010
Nominations for the 2010 Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards are now open. In particular, MSA is looking for nominations for the January monthly Sports Star Award, with nominations for this award closing at 4pm on Friday 12 February. Nomination forms and selection criteria for the 2010 awards will be available from this website from Monday 18 January. Please consider any outstanding sporting achievements within your club for nomination.
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Nominations now CLOSED for 2009 Sports Star Annual Award categories
Posted: 4th January 2010
Mallee Sports Assembly confirms that all nominations for the 2009 Harvey Norman 3MAFM Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards are now closed. Nominations are currently being collated and forwarded to the Selection Panel for winners in each category to be selected. Winners are to be announced at a Gala Presentation Dinner on February 5 at Club DaVinci.
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Powerhouse celebrations honour International Day for People with a Disability
Posted: 14th December 2009
Thanks to funding from Rural Access, Small Community Grants-Gannawarra Shire Council, celebrations for Int day for PWD were conducted at the “Powerhouse” Kerang on Saturday 5th December 2009. It was also supported by the Mallee Sports Assembly and International Day for People with a Disability (who kindly donated recycle bags, balloons, stickers, temporary tattoos, pens, friendship bands). We thank this organization for their annual support of this celebrated event.
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Wycheproof IDPWD celebrations a winner
Posted: 14th December 2009
Rhonda Allan of the Mallee Sports Assembly-Wycheproof conducted an activity morning for something a little different for the clients of the Wycheproof Day Centre, East Wimmera Health Service. Gloria Tomlins co-ordinator of the centre welcomed Rhonda before the group joined in for the old bowls game of Petanque outside on the very green lawn from all the untimely rain we have just received. There were some very close shots but Celie Ison was the final winner who just pipped Sylvie Allan right at the end of the game.
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Sunraysia Softball to host SA Junior Champioships
Posted: 7th December 2009
The Sunraysia Softball Association is busily preparing to host the South Australian Junior Championships in February. Set to run from Friday 12 February with twilight matches, continuing through Saturday and concluding on the afternoon of Sunday 14 February, the competition is set to bring together boys and girls Under 14, 16 and 19 teams from 10 regions across South Australia.
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Sprint Kart Racer Hayes takes out October Sports Star Award
Posted: 4th December 2009
Mildura Kart Club member Malcolm Hayes has been announced as the October Harvey Norman 3MAFM Northern Mallee Sports Star, following a stellar month behind the wheel of his sprint kart.
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Robinvale Football Netball Club takes out State Good Sports Award
Posted: 2nd December 2009
Robinvale Football Netball Club was last night announced the 2009 Goods Sports Club of the Year, at a presentation function conducted in Melbourne. Representatives from the club were in attendance at the presentation function, and were joined by MSA Good Sports Project Officer Jeanette Worthington, and they were pleased to accept the award on behalf of the club.
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Don Falvo attracts September Sports Star Award
Posted: 28th October 2009
Don Falvo has been awarded the September 'Harvey Norman 3MAFM Northern Mallee Sports Star Award', following an excellent season playing football for Robinvale Football Netball Club. To top it off, Don has become the games record holder for the Sunraysia Football League with 313 games, while also taking out the award for Best & Fairest for the club for the ninth time in his career.
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BMX Racer Kamahl Lord takes out August Sports Star
Posted: 16th October 2009
Kamahl Lord's performances during August this year have pleased the Sports Star selectors, earning him the crown for that month. Kamahl has received a $50 voucher sponsored by SportspowerMildura, and is now eligible for selection as the 2009 Sports Star of the Year.
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Mums Tennis Program comes to Red Cliffs
Posted: 2nd October 2009
Tennis Victoria, in conjunction with Red Cliffs Lawn Tennis Club, are pleased to offer the Mums' Tennis Program in Sunraysia. This program is conducted under the guidance of Tennis Australia endorsed tennis coaches, and is to start on Monday 12 October.
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Red Cliffs Tennis search for Tennis Coach
Posted: 29th September 2009
Red Cliffs Lawn Tennis Club is seeking expressions of interest from prospective Tennis Coaches for the 2009-10 summer season. For further information, please contact Club President Rick Hill on 0407 237 266.
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Reminder for Nominations for 2009 Sports Star annual awards and Hall of Fame inductees
Posted: 21st September 2009
Mallee Sports Assembly reminds all sporting organisations and people of the opportunity to nominate relevant people for annual awards in the 2009 Harvey Norman 3MAFM Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards, or for induction into the Northern Mallee Sports Hall of Fame. Full details, including information on eligibility criteria, are available on the MSA website.
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July Sports Star awarded to Walpeup Dirt Karter Robert Latta
Posted: 18th September 2009
Robert Latta has had a very successful year in Dirt Kart Racing. Robert has been travelling the length and breadth of Australia competing in all the Dirt Kart state titles as well as the Australian titles. He successfully won state titles in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia as well as the Australian title in Queensland. The only state title that eluded him was the Tasmanian title in which he was a late entry thus starting at the rear of the field.
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Sportslink launch exceeds all expectations
Posted: 18th September 2009
The Mallee luanch of Sportslink has gone exceptionally well, with many clubs having already registered their activities on the new statewide Sporting & Recreation database. An information open day at Mallee Sports' 3 offices across the district last Wednesday saw a number of clubs take the opportunity to view the new site, and register their details.
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Phil Lamattina takes out June Sports Star honours
Posted: 20th August 2009
Mallee Sports Assembly has announced Phil Lammattina as the Harvey Norman 3MAFM Northern Mallee Sports Star for the month of June 2009. Phil has enjoyed an excellent Drag season, culminating in him becoming the Australian Champion in the ANDRA Top Fuel Championships during June.
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Sports Star Volunteer of the Year Award nominations NOW OPEN
Posted: 4th August 2009
Nominations are now open for the 'Harvey Norman 3MAFM Northern Mallee Sports Star - Mildura Rural City Council Sport & Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award'. To be announced at the Northern Mallee Sports Star Gala Dinner in February next year, this prestigious award recognises the volunteer efforts of people in our community, whose efforts assist in the conduct of Sport & Recreation within our municipality.
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2009 Mildura Active Leadership Program Fast Approaching
Posted: 28th July 2009
The Victorian Olympic Council in partnership with the Mallee Sports Assembly is conducting the 2009 Active Leadership Program. This is to be held on Thursday 20th August, 9.45 - 3.00pm at the Settlers Mildura for both male and female students from years 7-12.
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Nominations still open for 2009 Sports Star Awards
Posted: 27th July 2009
The Mallee Sports Assembly in Mildura reminds the community to continue entering nominations for the Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards. Nominations remain open for the July monthly award, in addition to the numerous Annual Awards on offer.
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Matt Austin earns May Sports Star Award for Baseball success
Posted: 2nd July 2009
20 year old Matt Austin has been playing representative Baseball since the age of 11. Matt, who plays locally with the Eagles Baseball Club, has also been representing Sunraysia, Victoria and South Australia in Juniors and now Senior baseball. This continued success has earned him the Northern Mallee Sports Star Award for May 2009.
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Joel reaches top 15, and receives April Sports Star Award
Posted: 21st May 2009
Joel Ridings has been awarded the April Sports Star Award, following an outstanding performance at the Australian Junior Powerlifting Championships in Melbourne.
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MSA Launches New Look Website
Posted: 18th May 2009
The Mallee Sports Assembly has unveiled its brand new look website to the Mallee communities it services.
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Brad going places as he picks up March Sports Star Award
Posted: 7th May 2009
Brad Mason is a volleyballer going places. Brad has only been playing volleyball for 3½ years and in 2007 he was identified by the Australian Institute of Sport Volleyball coaching staff for consideration into the Australian Junior Boys Team. Brad is a member of the Victorian State team and has also been selected as Vice Captain.
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Mollies meteoric rise earns her February Sports Star Award
Posted: 7th April 2009
Mollie McKendrick has had a meteoric rise in basketball. Mollie started her basketball in the Red Cliffs competition and last year joined Demons Basketball Club with their U16 team in the Mildura Basketball Association.
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