July 2026 - Underbool, Victoria

Underbool Press

July 29, 2026

Mallee Border Health Centre
Di Thornton, Nurse Practitioner, is available by appointment on Tuesdays in Underbool. Appointments can be made by calling 08 85778065 or at www.malleeborderhealth.com.au

CFA Roster
Jul 2026 - Comms Officer Robert Gloster
26/07 Cameron Gloster
Aug 2026 – Captain Cameron Gloster
02/08 Peter Lockett
09/08 Adam Kelly
16/08 Ron Jackson
23/08 Philip Aikman
30/08 Colin Lockett

The Underbool Bowls Club members offer their condolences to Elaine Lockett and family on the passing of
Jack Lockett. He was a valued member of our bowling community who was always ready to give a hand around
the club.
Noelene Crow, President ,Underbool Bowls Club

Underbool-Linga Memorial Hall
A meeting will be held on Monday 10th August @ 7pm.
Agenda:
• Annual Financial Return to DEECA
• Tiny Towns Rd 3 funding
• OVIC biannual return
• General business
All community members are welcome to attend. Helen Gloster (Sec) ph – 0428390991

MTHCS – Exercises
MTHCS have recommenced exercises at the Underbool-Linga Memorial Hall on Tuesdays at 2pm.
Exercises are suitable for all abilities /ages.
BYO water bottle. $5 per session. All welcome.
For more information, please contact MTHCS Ouyen – 50921111

Missing
Four oven trays are missing from the Underbool-Linga Memorial Hall. These may have been missing for up to 18 months, but we only became aware of the problem when catering for the funeral yesterday.
Could all organisations who have used the Hall in the past 18 months please check with your members to see if
anyone took food home on trays?
We would like the trays returned asap. Helen Gloster

Pink Lakes Pantry Footy Tipping
This week was another good one for a lot of tippers. Lots of 8's and congratulations to Scarlett Brown who picked
9!!!! Well done. Raymond is ahead of Noelene by 1 which he is very excited about!! Our Leader on 126 on his own is Gary Crow.
2nd on 125 are Helen Gloster, and Charli and Tessa Brown.
3rd on 124 are Simon Brown, Ricky Lynch and Courtney Brammer.
4th on 123 are Kevin Brown and Donna Wisneske
We have 4 rounds left before the finals which is where our tipping comp finishes. We will be removing the Score
Broad on Monday of next week and only Paul and I will know the results. Good luck everyone and thank you again
for being part of our Tipping Competition.
Cheers, Colleen

ng talk on the history of the Mallee Railways starting at 10:30am.
Discover how Ouyen became a bustling railway hub that connected our regional communities, moving
grain, livestock, and freight across the region.
This is a free event. Bookings are preferred for catering purposes.
Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4eXaCMV

Ladies Day at Underbool Recreation Reserve

Saturday August 8, 2.30- 5pm tickets $50

Drink on arrival, nibbles included Raffle and door prizes. Live music by Caitlin Holdcroft.
Dress code: Something blue.

Supporting Lifeline as part of 'How's your mate?' round.

Next Typist: Sonia McVicar 5th August ssmcvicar@bigpond.com

July 22, 2026

Mallee Border Health Centre
Di Thornton, Nurse Practitioner, is available by appointment on Tuesdays in Underbool. Appointments can be made by calling 08 85778065 or at www.malleeborderhealth.com.au

Underbool CFA Members!
Any CFA members wishing to do a FIRST AID COURSE? There is an opportunity on the 2/8/26 from 9am
until 4:30pm. FREE OF CHARGE through CFA.
Any interested members to let Captain Cameron Gloster know.

Pink Lakes Pantry Footy Tipping
That’s another week gone and there’s been a bit of movement! Not one tipper picked Essendon and only
one picked Adelaide!! It was a different week!!!
Our leaders on 118 are Gary Crow, Helen Gloster, Charli and Tessa Brown and Courtney Brammer.
2nd on 117 are Simon and Kevin Brown.
3rd on 116 are Donna Wisneske and Ricky Lynch.
Looking forward to seeing what happens in the next few weeks!
Colleen Aikman

MRCC Ouyen Library
Mark your calendars! Ouyen Library is hosting railway historian Steven Haby for an incredible journey back through time.
Come along to the Ouyen Library on Thursday 20th August. We will start with a complimentary morning
tea at 10am, followed by Steven’s fascinating talk on the history of the Mallee Railways starting at
10:30am.
Discover how Ouyen became a bustling railway hub that connected our regional communities, moving
grain, livestock, and freight across the region.
This is a free event. Bookings are preferred for catering purposes.
Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4eXaCMV

2026 Ladies Day

Join us for Ouyen United's Ladies Day, Saturday 8th August 2.30- 5.00pm, Underbool Recreation Reserve.

$50 tickets. Drink on arrival, nibbles included Raffle and door prizes. Live music by Caitlin Holdcroft.
Dress code: Something blue.

Supporting Lifeline as part of 'How's your mate?' round.

Next Typist – 29nd July 2026 Sonia McVicar ssmcvicar@bigpond.com