Past Events and Activities

Katunga/Nathalia Branch Information Night, February 2, 2008 

Dairy Australia and Wespac Agribusiness sponsored a free dinner for members, where they heard the latest news from Dairy Australia, Westpac as well as an update on water issues from Richard Anderson (Chairman VFF Water Council) and dairy issues from Doug Chant (UDV President).

DC 3 Awarded Moira Shire's Event of the Year Award, January 2008

As part of Moira Shire's Australia Day Awards, DC 3 was awarded 'Event of the Year' for organising their Katunga family night. The night provided family entertainment including music and children's activities.  Local drought support agencies and services were also in attendance. 

 Meeting with Water Minister, Tim Holding, January 24, 2008

The Executive of District Council 3 met with Water Minister,  Tim Holding on Januray 24 2008.

Issues discussed included the National Plan for Water Security, the Foodbowl Project, carryover and the Northern Region Sustainable Water Strategy Discussion Paper.  In regards to the Foodbowl project DC 3 discussed their dissapointment that the State Government had not adopted the Steering Committee's recommendation to fund the headwork's charges for environmental water. 

 
L-R: Di Carkeet, Ian Carkeek, Geoff Akers, The Hon Tim Holding, MLA,
Ian Cobbledick, Natalie Akers and Daryl Hoey

DC 3 Christmas Dinner, December 7, 2007

DC members enjoyed a great night out at the Nathalia Courthouse Motel for their Christmas Dinner.   The DC farewelled the Grillo family as they recently sold their dairy farm.  Fil was an active member of the DC and was presented a UDV Certificate of Appreciation for his efforts over the years.

Each family recieved a Christmas Showbag prepared by Phyllis Broadwood. A special thank you to Phyllis for her efforts.

Leigh Barr presented Fil Grillo with his Certificate of Appreciation

Phyllis Broadwood and Joan Barker presented each family with a
Christmas Showbag.

Members from the Nathalia region of DC 3 were involved in a Sustainable Farm Family Program being conducted by the Nathalia Hospital over two years.  Farmers recieved a health check and learnt about a number of health issues over the two days.

The group learning about health issues

Examining food labels at the supermarket

Members from the Katandra/Invergorden branch enjoyed an evening cruise around Lake Mulwala as well as a tasty Christmas Dinner.

 A special thank you to Joan Barker for organising a great night out.

Waiting to board the boat

Sunset at Lake Mulwala

Enjoying dinner

The launch of the website was a huge success with over 30 farmers, milk company representatives and other dairy industry stakeholders present.

Allan Burgess, President of Australian Dairy farmers launched the site and noted the strong future of the dairy industry across Northern Victoria.

A special thank you to Allan for launching the site.

Allan Burgess launching the site

Ian Carkeek, DC 3 President welcoming the group

DC 3 members and guests enjoying lunch at the launch

Allan Burgess and Ian Carkeek

L-R: Di Carkeek, Phyllis Broadwood and Peta Cobbledick

Rural Women's Luncheon - October 15, 2007

DC 3 member, Phyllis Broadwood arranged an enjoyable luncheon for rural women in the region at the Waaia pub.

Close to 100 women attended and they were entertained by the delightful voic of Dianne Daniel and Ann and Lindsay Jarvis who took the group on a journey through Egypt.  Both Lindsay and Ann dressed in traditional costume.

Thanks to the following sponsors; Heather Morgan, Murray Goulburn, The Weekly Times, Moira Shire, United Dairy Farmers of Victoria, Hamon Pharmacy, Leanne's Hairdressing and Tegan At Nathalia, as a result of these sponsors generosity, each lady took home a complimentary gift.  Thank you also to Barry, Pat and staff for a lovely lunch and great hospitality.

The day was funded by a grant from the Federal Government Drought Relief, administered by the Country Women's Association and conducted under the auspices of the United Dairy Farmers of Victoria D.C.3 member Phyllis Broadwood. 

A special thank you to Phyllis for organizing such a great day.

Lindsay and Ann Jarvis in traditional Egyptian clothing

 
Kim Kirkham, Wendy Gilbert and Phyllis Broadwood with one of the gifts

Dianne Daniel entertaining the group

L-R - Wendy Gilbert, Barb Dealy, Ann Christy, Liz Chalker and Marg Thorp

Joint District Council Drought Taskforce - September 2007

DC 1, 2 and 3 formed a drought taskforce in September to discuss drought issues affecting the dairy industry across Northern Victoria.

The group developed a drought submission that was forwarded to the Premier, Minister for Water and Minister for Agriculture.  A number of the taskforce's requests were supported by the State Government in their recent drought announcements.  

DC 3 Bovine Birthday Bash - August 4, 2007

DC 3 arranged a great night for farmers and their families to celebrate their cow's birthday with cheese tasting and a dance.

 
Ed Mulgrew, President Katandra/Invergorden branch and wife Judy sample the cheeses provided by Dairy Australia.

 
Dancing the night away

 
DC 3 member and Nathalia Dairy Farmer, Ian Cobbledick joined the band

A special thank you to Ian and Di Carkeek, Phyllis Broadwood, Joan Barker and Ian Cobbledick for organizing the night.

Katandra/InvergordenBranch Film Night - January 2007

The Katandra/Invergorden branch arranged an enjoyable film night and barbeque.

A special thank you to Joan Barker for arranging the night

Katunga Family Night - December 2006

DC 3 arranged a great family night in Katunga, where families enjoyed a range of free family entertainment including music and children's activities.  Local drought support agencies and services were also in attendance. 

Dinner and Trivia Night - June 2006

DC 3 arranged a dinner and trivia night, with Robert Poole from ADF as the guest speaker.

A great night was had by all.