Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Who Really Won The Emirates Melbourne Cup?

Did you watch the Melbourne cup? What a way to recognise female jockeys. What a great boost for people with Down syndrome. What a race.
This Melbourne cup no.155 will be fondly remembered for all the right reasons.
Betting odds of over 100 to 1 with Michelle Payne, the jockey whom has raced Prince of Penzance 23 of 24 starts and her brother Steven Payne the strapper. 
Made even more memorable by Steven being challenged with Down Syndrome, and Michelle being the first female jockey to win the CUP certainly made this a fairy tale event.
Michelle’s winning speech certainly made it crystal clear of the issues faced by female jockeys, even from some of the horses owners. 
Quote from The Guardian:
“My sister Margaret and I both had a feeling we would win this race. It’s such a chauvinistic sport, a lot of the owners wanted to kick me off. Everyone else can get stuffed [who] think women aren't good enough".
It was certainly a reward to the owner in particular that did encourage Michelle to be the jockey and the trainer that she did race this horse.
Sport in General won the great race today regardless of your gender or physical and mental abilities.

10 Quickie facts of Michelle Payne (courtesy of the Herald Sun)
·       Michelle was born in September 1985 and grew up on a property near Ballarat in central Victoria.
·       Her mum Mary died in a car crash when she was just six months old. Michelle has said in the past that her dad Paddy would talk to her daily about how much he loved Mary.
·       Michelle is the youngest of 10 kids. She has racing blood running through her veins and is the eighth Payne child to become a jockey - five of her older sisters and two brothers have also spent time as jockeys. Brother Patrick is now a well known trainer in Victoria.
·       Michelle rode her first race on Reigning, a horse trained by her dad, when she was just 15. And she won.
·       In March 2004, Payne had a horrific fall while racing at Sandown. Thrown headfirst onto the track she suffered a fractured skull and bruising on the brain. Her family begged her to retire from the profession but she resisted.
·       Payne’s first Group 1 win came in 2009. Riding Allez Wonder for the late Bart Cummings, she was victorious in the Toorak Handicap.
·       The next month Cummings offered Payne a ride in the Caulfield Cup where she became only the third female jockey to do so.
·       Michelle has said she believes her mum rides on her shoulder with her and has protected her in a number of big falls she’s had since Sandown.
·       Before the Melbourne Cup she had amassed prizemoney of more than $20 million on the horses she had ridden.

·       Michelle Payne became the first woman ever to win the Melbourne Cup when she rode Prince of Penzance - with odds of more than $100-1.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Shire of Moora

“Shire of Moora - a vibrant, affordable Regional Centre with a growing, caring community.”
Moora is located less than two hour's drive to the north of Perth. It is a thriving town, nestled amongst a diverse range of economic opportunities including horticulture and livestock developments. It is also strategically located between two of the State's most popular tourism attractions – New Norcia and the Pinnacles.
Nearby Dandaragan is the gateway to the Mineral Sands Mine and home of the Dandaragan Redgum Village which accommodates contractors and crew working in the Moora Dandaragan region.

Moora is the largest inland service centre between Perth and Geraldton, providing services to a population catchment of 6,000 residents within a 100km radius.
Dandaragan is only 33km away where you can still leave the keys in your car, safe and secure.
Moora boasts five commercial banks, two primary schools, Senior High School, Residential College, Pharmacy, Dentist, Doctors, District Hospital, commerce and retail sectors and community recreational facilities.
With the services and facilities Moora offers it is an ideal country town to raise a family, set up a business, invest or simply retire. 


Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Guests Booking into Redgum Village near Moora


Don't see this every day, but just another example of anything is possible at Redgum Village Dandaragan Moora when it comes to guest requirements. If you want to land a helicopter here well you can.
Areopower required some accommodation for their guys doing transmission line inspections and asked the obvious question" can we land a chopper at your place?" Sure, I mean why not.
So yeah we can now add helicopters as part of our vehicle parking ability. And yes its safe, secure, convenient and free.

See You Tube Video Here


More information on accommodation possibilities for your crew or group at Redgum Village

www.redgumvillage.com.au


Thursday, August 13, 2015

Accommodation Moora

The Moora Accommodation Village is 30 km from Moora is a purpose built facility to satisfy contractors, companies and the solo operator with project crews,seeking accommodation, needing early breakfast and all meals.

website; Dandaragan-Moora Redgum Village

Accommodating Staff numbers ranging from the solo operator to the 40-60 plus.
There is nothing else in the Dandaragan Moora region that offers this type of package.
Situated in Dandaragan near Moora  the Redgum Village has accommodated 95 people on site! 
That was a challenge, we learnt a lot and you will benefit from that experience.

Contact - 08-96514223 or 0428-550-046

The biggest asset is the All in One Package Deal, which includes but not limited to:


  • 52 Permanant Rooms, Infrastructure in place for more ensuites at short notice,
  • Early cooked breakfast, so hard to find these days,
  • Self-packed lunch from the cold bain-maries, choose what you want,
  • Home-cooked meals prepared on site self-serve from the hot bain-maries, never go hungry, genuine testimonials of great food! Another one here
  • Choice of ensuite and non ensuite bedrooms, depending on budget or requirements,
  • Plenty open space, green grass, palm trees, creates a relaxed atmosphere after a long day at work,
  • Massive BBQ and entertaining area under the sails, great for bonding sessions and soaking up the real country hospitality,
  • Function-meeting room, pool table, darts, Foxtel. Can use for team meetings etc...
  • Gym Room, great for the gym junkies ( we get asked for this a lot nowadays),
  • Telstra mobile and internet connection
  • 24 hr ice from the 20-25 bag a day machine,
  • Communal kitchen open 24/7 for own cooking and dining,
  • 24/7 complimentary tea and coffee, have a late night cuppa with some freshly baked cookies or muffins.
  • Yes there is more, call us,

You can even bring your own transportable office, or for smaller jobs use ours.

Please phone us, e-mail, bush telegraph, or call in for a coffee, let’s have a good chat to see if we are a “fit” for your business.

If it looks all good we can give you a non-obligation quote for future reference or we can shake hands and agree what we have is not for you.

Certainly happy to offer other genuine alternatives for you.

That way we both know where we stand and no harm done.

We don’t suit everyone, especially if heavy drinking is involved. There is no public bar onsite, although BYO is fine.

Our alternative is very appealing.