November 26th 2025
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
Ouyen Neighbourhood House
Tuckerbag Tuesday next week, December 2nd, making ‘Marry Me Chicken Casserole’
1st session 10am – 11 am
2nd session 11.30am – 12.30pm
Book in with Ouyen Neighbourhood House as places are filling fast!
JACK LOCKETT 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS :
Elaine, Murray, Gaylene, Peter and Noel would like to extend an invitation to the Underbool Community to help celebrate Jack's 100th Birthday on Friday 5th December at the Underbool Recreation Ground for a BBQ Tea and Drinks starting from 4.30pm.
Please no presents.
Boat and Jet Ski Training Course
Sunday 7th December 1pm-5pm at MTHCS Matron McIntyre Building, 28 Britt St, Ouyen.
Ages 12-15: Restricted Marine Licence
Ages 16+ Marine Licence & Jet Ski Endorsement
Cost $150 per person
Call 0492 001 181 to book your place asap. Minimum numbers required to run course.
Training delivered by Seaton Training Pty Ltd
Bowls News
What great results in both div.3 & div.4 Pennant on Saturday 22nd November.
3rd division playing Merbein at Merbein, winning 35 Shots to 90 and winning on all 3 rinks. 3rd div. are now third on the Ladder.
4th division playing Wentworth at Wentworth, winning 24 Shot to 52 and winning on both rinks. This now has 4th Div. third on the Ladder.
Our Christmas break up evening sponsored by Jasons IGA Ouyen, will be held on Thursday the 18th December. Names in by 5.30pm for a 6pm start, pending weather/heat.
Pennant sides for this week:
3rd Division playing home to Workers, roll up at 12.45
Robert Gloster (S), Cameron Gloster, Robert Pole & Jack Pryse.
Steve Simmonds (S), Grassy Stone, Jen Stone & Mop Crothers.
Col Lockett (S), Alan Stone, Ray Gloster & Steve Lynch.
4th Division playing Coomealla at Coomealla.
Jennifer Wakefield (S), Marie Cummings, Wendy Stone & Alan Willsmore.
Noelene Crow (S), Lyn Pryse, Maggie Winslow & John Cummings.
As 4th Division is playing away at Coomealla, we won’t be having a BBQ tea this week.
MRCC Library Services
Thankyou to those who have completed the library survey. Both current users and non-users are urged to complete a survey. If you are a non-user, perhaps you could tell us if there is anything we could provide that would help you to make the most of your library service. There is still time to fill out the online survey,: https://yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/libraries-community-survey-2025
You may have comments on: hours of opening, day(s) of the week, activities that could be offered or how you like to find out about events etc. We really want to know how to shape the library service to meet the community needs.
CFA Roster
Nov 2025 - 3rd Lieut Peter Lockett
23/11 Colin Lockett
30/11 Scott Brown
Dec 2025 - 4th Lieut Kevin Brown
07/12 Buzz Wisneske
14/12 Sam Crow
21/12 Matt Brown
28/12 Andrew Willsmore
Social Inclusion Day November 27th 2025
Ouyen Neighbourhood House
FREE Craft activity. Please register your name by sending a message : 0492 001 181
EYE TESTING TODAY
Underbool Primary School
Save the Date – Wednesday 17th December
Underbool Primary School Concert @ 6.30pm
Typist next week–26th November 2025 Kathy Jackson - nk_jackson@bigpond.com
November 19th 2025
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
Cyber Safety Solutions
Thursday 20th November, 6.30pm Room 9 Ouyen P-12 College
Susan McLean, leading Australian expert and Internationally renowned for her knowledge on all things cybersafety, will be presenting a session for adults in relation to online safety and how best to support young people or those they interact with at home, sport or in other youth organisations.
Ensure that you know how to combat issues involving safety when using online services.
JACK LOCKETT 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS :
Elaine, Murray, Gaylene, Peter and Noel would like to extend an invitation to the Underbool Community to help celebrate Jack's 100th Birthday on Friday 5th December at the Underbool Recreation Ground for a BBQ Tea and Drinks starting from 4.30pm.
Please no presents.
Boat and Jet Ski Training Course
Sunday 7th December 1pm-5pm at MTHCS Matron McIntyre Building, 28 Britt St, Ouyen.
Ages 12-15: Restricted Marine Licence
Ages 16+ Marine Licence & Jet Ski Endorsement
Cost $150 per person
Call 0492 001 181 to book your place asap. Minimum numbers required to run course.
Training delivered by Seaton Training Pty Ltd
CFA Roster
Nov 2025 - 3rd Lieut Peter Lockett
23/11 Colin Lockett
30/11 Scott Brown
MRCC Library Services
Tuesday 25th November will be the next Outreach Library visit to Underbool Linga Hall. Come for a cuppa and chat, browse the library shelves, talk to Rural Library Officer Ben, about services that are available.
Thankyou to those who have completed the library survey. There is still time to fill out the online survey,: https://yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/libraries-community-survey-2025
You may have comments on hours of opening, best day(s) of the week, activities that could be offered or the way to let you know about events etc. The survey will be closing soon –add your input to Help Shape the Future of Your Library Service!
Bowls News
In pretty good bowling conditions on Saturday, 3rd div against Wentworth at home went down 62 shots to 55 winning 2 of the 3 rinks.
4th division had a good win against Nangiloc at home winning both rinks 46 shot to 31.
Underbool is now in 4th position on the latter in 3rd division and 4th division is now in 3rd position.
Next Week Pennant sides.
3rd Division playing Merbein at Merbein.
Robert Gloster (S), Les Stone, Cameron Gloster & Jack Pryse.
Steve Simonds (S), John Stone, Jen Stone, Howard Crothers.
Col Lockett (S), Alan Stone, Ray Gloster & Steve Lynch.
4th Division playing Wentworth at Wentworth.
Jennifer Wakefield (S), Marie Cumming, Veronica Stone & Alan Willsmore.
Lyn Pryse (S), Wendy Stone, Raelene Winslow & John Cummings.
Brass band photos or news clips etc
Do you have any Ouyen Brass Band memorabilia that we could scan, copy and digitise for our history records? Could be past programs, posters, photos, newspaper articles etc.
Please could you put your items in an envelope/bag clearly labelled with your name and contact number and leave at the MRCC office Monday - Friday or at the History & Genealogy Centre when open on Fridays.
Please include any details you have relating to the items you leave. After we have recorded them, you will be contacted when they are ready for you to collect.
Contact Rosemary 0428946394 for more information
Typist next week–26th November 2025 Ron & Rosemary Jackson- rnrj80@gmail.com
November 12th 2025
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
Nov 2025 - 3rd Lieut Peter Lockett
16/11 Phil Aikman
23/11 Colin Lockett
30/11 Scott Brown
Centenary of previous Underbool Methodist/Uniting Building
“For one hundred years it has stood
This Church of Stone and Iron and Wood”
(now privately owned).
Sunday 16th November 2025 at 11.15am at the Co-operative Church Underbool, there will be a Thanksgiving Service led by Venerable Peter Blundell and members of the Congregation.
Come and hear of the early history leading to the building of and the actual opening on Sunday November 15, 1925.
Church Service, ringing of the old Odgers Bell and reinstatement of the Centennial Plaque at the Church House (in co-operation with Dan and Linda Brunning).
Shared lunch to follow at Underbool/Linga Hall.
Nita Wandel (Chairperson), Joan Willsmore (Secretary)
Bowls News
On Saturday in very windy and trying conditions, 3rd division had a good win over top of the ladder leaders, Ouyen, winning 76 shots to 40; winning 2 out of the 3 rinks.
4th division had a tough game against Mildura, going down 50 shots to 27 losing both rinks.
This week’s Pennants side:
3rd Division playing Wentworth at Home.
Robert Gloster (S), Cameron Gloster, Les Stone & Wendy Stone.
Steve Simmonds (S), John Stone, Jen Stone & Howard Crothers.
Col Lockett (S), Alan Stone, Ray Gloster & Steve Lynch.
4th Division playing Nangiloc at Home.
Colleen Gloster (S), Jennifer Wakefield, Marie Cummings, Alan Willsmore.
Noelene Crow (S), Lyn Pryse, Jack Pryse, John Cummings.
We will have a BBQ tea following pennant.
We will have training from about 5pm onward on Thursday.
MRCC Library Services
Help Shape the Future of Your Library!
We're developing a new library strategy –
and we want to hear from YOU!
Please fill out in our online survey, ASAP: https://yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/libraries-community-survey-2025
Brass band photos or news clips etc
Do you have any Ouyen Brass Band memorabilia that we could scan, copy and digitise for our history records? Could be past programs, posters, photos, newspaper articles etc.
Please could you put your items in an envelope/bag clearly labelled with your name and contact number and leave at the MRCC office Monday - Friday or at the History & Genealogy Centre when open on Fridays.
Please include any details you have relating to the items you leave. After we have recorded them, you will be contacted when they are ready for you to collect.
Contact Rosemary 0428946394 for more information
Typist next week–19th November 2025 Ron & Rosemary Jackson- rnrj80@gmail.com