A pillar of the community
A“Our shire would not function without the work of all of these tireless volunteers who put so much time and effort into making our communities great. We’d like to thank all of these people for the amazing work they do in our shire” – Bruce Meyer
n Apsley resident with a longterm involvement in a variety of community projects is West Wimmera Shire’s Australia Day citizen of the year.
Rob Carberry has won recognition from his peers for his contribution to the community.
He has organised Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services and is an Edenhope Hospital board member and Justice of the Peace.
West Wimmera mayor Bruce Meyer described Mr Carberry as a pillar of the community.
“He is someone who has a positive rapport with everyone he meets,” he said.
Officials will present Mr Carberry with his award at Apsley’s Australia Day celebrations today.
Joint celebration
Other award winners are senior citizen of the year Annie Osborn, event of the year Kaniva Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s Melbourne Cup tour, and community group of the year Edenhope Men’s Shed.
Cr Meyer said the shire had an extremely high calibre of award nominations to choose from this year.
“We have so many outstanding people in our communities doing amazing work,” he said.
Cr Meyer said Mr Carberry was a deserving winner of the award.
“He is involved in many sporting clubs and community committees in Apsley,” he said.
Mrs Osborn is involved in many health and sporting organisations in West Wimmera Shire.
She is the leader of Edenhope Sing Australia and is involved with bowling and hockey clubs and Probus club.
In July last year, Victorian Racing Committee brought the Melbourne Cup to Kaniva as part of a tour.
Kaniva A and P Society organised an afternoon tea and a formal dinner as part of the cup visit.
Edenhope Men’s Shed won recognition for its role in providing an opportunity for men to socialise.
Cr Meyer said all the of winners made enormous contributions to the shire.
“Our shire would not function without the work of all of these tireless volunteers who put so much time and effort into making our communities great,” he said.
“We’d like to thank all of these people for the amazing work they do in our shire.” • Ararat, Northern Grampians, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh shire councils will announce their Australia Day winners at community celebrations today.