Mathoura Diary

So go over to the courts and give them your support.

The game gets underway at 10.30am, so don’t forget.

Commiserations go the C-grade girls who gave their all in their final but were unable to bring home the prize.

Never mind girls, better luck next season.

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Well, our weather has certainly kept us on our toes lately.

We never seem to know what is coming up next.

There were even thoughts of a possible earthquake in one section of town, and with the Cadell Fault on our door step our area is not immune.

However thanks to a member of the Mathoura Community Group on Facebook - who put a map of earthquake affected areas across the country on the page - any concerns were dispelled.

The storm also brought back memories of a friend who looked after my girls in Merrigum when they were young.

She was terrified of storms with thunder and lightning. The first flash of lightening saw all the mirrors in the house covered over while personal safety for herself and the children was sought under the beds.

It was amazing what under the bed fun things she could come up with to keep the kids amused.

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Best wishes are extended to two of my favourite people, Vallie Childs and Denise Fitzpatrick, in today’s edition.

Both ladies have recently been under the knife - Vallie in Bendigo and Fitzy in Melbourne.

I’m hopeful of them both having quick recoveries.

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Just a reminder to local tennis players that September begins this Sunday.

This means it will only be three more days until the club’s annual general meeting is held, at the club house on Wednesday.

Once that wraps up it will be ‘all systems go’ for the 2024 season.

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With the Olympics having been a showcase for all sports, there is no doubt that interest in skateboarding has been aroused.

This is ideal for locals with skateboarding lessons being offered right here in town.

The free session is being conducted by Totem with bookings essential.

Contact totemskateboarding.com.