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It’s coming home

Advocacy pays off

HARRIETVILLE locals are ecstatic to see the return of a historic skate ramp to the Harrietville Recreation Reserve, following council approval of its construction at their meeting last week.

It’s just a skeleton awaiting reconstruction right now, but the ramp that was built by community members in the 1990s is just months away from again becoming a village skating hub where all ages can practise their grinds, ollies and other tricks.

The ramp was originally located in the Recreation Reserve, but Stacey Doleman, president of the Harrietville Boardriders, said around 15 years ago it moved to Falls Creek as it had fallen into disrepair.

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She said the ramp was no longer a part of the future planning of the resort, so locals organised to have it returned to its original home.

According to Ms Doleman, many adults involved in seeing the ramp return helped build it in the first place.

“When we were kids we got the funding to get this ramp built,” she said.

“We built it with the elders of our community and here we are doing it again for the next generation.”

Harrietville skater Damian Yates said he helped design the spine

ramp in the 1990s, but left the village before it was completed.

“It was an idea a mate of mine drew up on a napkin one night and we just refined it,” he said.

“I moved back six years ago and I can’t wait to ride this thing.”

Ms Doleman said the ramp will be surfaced with Skatelite, a paper composite material that will minimise noise.

Council also requires the provision of noise-dampening foam inside the ramp and in the ramp’s metal coping.

Another skater, Rob Wiltshire, said it was one of the best ramps he had ever skated, and with the new material it will be even better.

“Being wood and being so wide and so low, it’s really forgiving,” he said.

“It’s really good for kids to learn on.”

Ms Doleman said a range of skaters will be keen to try the ramp, even professionals.

“There’s going to be some huge interest in it, for sure - not just with our local kids, but also our wider community that migrate here for holidays every year,” she said.

Ten-year-old Codi Martin was interested in learning to skate on the ramp when it is built and said it is a drawcard for the village

“It’s a really fun thing to have because we don’t have heaps of crazy stuff to do,” she said.

Ms Doleman said they are hoping to rebuild the skate ramp this summer.

■ Further coverage of council’s approval of the skate ramp page 11

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

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Show ’n’ Shine changes date

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Myrtleford annual Show ’n’ Shine and Swap Meet has moved to later in the year to avoid wet weather and place it closer to the Bright Rod Run, according to Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club treasurer Craig McTaggart.

Tree planting extravaganza

AROUND 45 people attended Myrtleford Landcare and Sustainability’s tree planting session last Sunday for National Tree Planting Day, at which around 470 trees and shrubs were planted.

Beginning at 9:30am just a little way up the track from Higgins Court, attendees had a quick introduction and safety briefing from Landcare committee members.

People then took the tube-stock plants and traversed the hill, some staying close to the meeting point, others heading for steeper slopes.

Shrubs planted included indigenous acacias, grevilleas, teatrees, and Landcare’s particular pet plant – the rare stony-bush pea.

Locals turn out tur n out

Trees planted included a range of eucalyptus, such as Yellow Box, Broad-leaved Peppermint and Red Spotted Gum.

Newly-planted trees and shrubs were kitted with stakes and guards to protect from nibbling kangaroos and rabbits.

Landcare committee member Claire Stock said she was happy with the turnout – a mix of Landcare members, cubs, scouts and community volunteers.

Ms Stock estimated the

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revegetation of Reform Hill, like last Sunday’s effort, has been happening for the last 7-10 years - and the work has been paying off, with acacias beginning to flower over what was once a bare hill.

“It really was just a rocky moonscape with weeds,” she said.

“You just think ‘here’s the progress now, in another 5-10 years it’ll be great’.”

Myrtleford Landcare secretary Glenda Janas said the morning “had a really great atmosphere”, and put

it down to the number of young people and Scouts who attended.

“I thought it was terrific to see so many young people doing something for the environment,” she said.

After the planting, attendees enjoyed a sausage sizzle provided by members of the Rotary Club of Myrtleford.

Myrtleford Landcare president Paul Reser said the event had been funded by Planet Ark, the environmental not-for-profit that started National Tree Day.

To get involved with Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability email landcaremyrtleford@gmail.com.

■ Further tree planting story page 6, another Landcare story page 14

He said organisers didn’t want a repeat of last year’s event, when it was moved from the Myrtleford Showgrounds to the Old Butter Factory due to a particularly wet spring, so it has now been moved to November 5.

Mr McTaggart said they were also happy to move it closer to the Bright Rod Run, which will run from November 10-12 this year.

“We thought having it a week before would be a way to complement both events,” he said.

“It’s going to be a great day and anyone with cars who want to come, they’re quite welcome.”

This year attendees are encouraged to dress in their best 50s/60s themed clothing, with prizes awarded for the best dressed.

Last year’s event in early October featured about 60 heritage cars spanning all decades back to 1928, with an estimated 400 attendees.

HABITAT HELPERS: Myrtleford Landcare members, Cubs, Scouts and other community volunteers all pitched in to plant 470 trees and shrubs on Reform Hill last Sunday.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Alleged P-plater charged with prohibited vehicle

AN alleged P-plate driver and three passengers survived a car crash without injuries on the Bogong High Plains Road on Sunday night, but the driver was charged with driving a probationary-prohibited vehicle.

According to Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll of Bright Police, the 23-year-old P-plater was driving a twin turbo V8 Mercedes station wagon when control of the car was lost and it tipped on its side.

Sen Sgt Incoll said the crash occurred at around 11:20pm on Sunday between Cranky Charlie and Bogong Village and the vehicle was a write-off.

“He was lucky he didn’t kill himself or his passengers,” he said.

He also said it took several hours for the road to be cleared.

Over 2000 turnbacks this season

POLICE are reminding those heading to the snow to pack chains, with over 2000 cars having been turned back this winter for not carrying snow chains.

Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll, of Bright Police, said 2040 cars had been turned back this season at checkpoints at Harrietville and the Mother Johnson picnic area between Hotham and Dinner Plain.

According to VicRoads, a person in charge of a vehicle who enters an alpine resort must at all times during the snow season, carry wheel chains suitable to be properly fitted to that vehicle.

Works underway to restore water to Bogong Village

CREWS are installing a temporary water supply to Bogong Village, according to Major Roads Projects Victoria. According to the government infrastructure body, crews have laid 310 metres of pipe, and will soon install three 100,000 litre water tanks at the top of the Bogong landslip, which will feed water to the village until a permanent connection is made.

The village’s water supply has been disrupted since the AGL basin, located at the top of the landslip, was decommissioned in late 2022.

Fire risk a concern for some, but advice the same for all

IN November 1982 a fire began in the Two Mile Creek Plantation northwest of Bright, started from a suspected chainsaw spark.

According to a 1983 research report into the fire for the then Department of Conservation and Land Management, it was confined by fire crews for about 2 hours until a northerly wind increased to an average of 40km/h.

Major spotting began to occur and over the course of three hours the fire leapt over the Great Alpine Road, and two fires started near Stackey Gully and on Tower Hill, burning some of the property planned for the Bright Valley Development.

The fire and its impact on the potential development has been the subject of questions to the Alpine Shire Council by concerned residents, however authorities have said the fire’s behaviour has been taken into account – and the best advice remains to stay alert and leave early.

Leanne Boyd, of the Bright Gateway Trees Protection Group, said she was concerned the 2015 Panel Report, which provided advice on the rezoning of the land, did not take into account the 1982 Bright plantation fire.

“It wasn’t like the bushfires in 2019 when we got an early warning and people could leave,” Ms Boyd said.

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“On that day it reached that block within hours.”

Ms Boyd was also concerned the 1982 fire quickly blocked both north-west exits from Bright – the Great Alpine Road and the Back Porepunkah Road.

However, according to a CFA spokesperson, that research report was one the documents reviewed before preparing their planning panel submission.

“CFA acknowledges the bushfire risk in the region, and it is considered in our planning for both preparedness and response,” they said.

“Regular bushfire history over many decades supports the evidence that Bright remains a highrisk locality for bushfire and is likely to be subject to bushfires again in the future.”

Independent bushfire risk consultant Rod Incoll said residents should be concerned about fires entering Bright from the north or northwest, like the plantation fire, but the particular behaviour of the Bright plantation fire was not a good indicator of future fire behaviour.

“Past fire history’s not very useful,” he said.

“It’s quite obvious the whole area’s fire-prone.“

He said an increased population will increase the chances of a fire starting, pointing out that most bushfires start from human carelessness.

“More people equals more risk of fires starting - especially newcomers not used to living in a bushfireprone environment,” he said.

“It will increase the risk if they wait until the last moment to evacuate the town when a bushfire’s approaching.”

But he said the risk is lowered if residents are mindful of fire danger when living in the area – and this includes taking heed of the fire danger index.

“If the fire index says leave early – that means leave before the fire’s started,” he said.

“On those days that means people need to leave early and go to a safe place – in the case of Bright that means a large town like Wangaratta or Albury.”

Regarding the 1982 plantation fire, HVP Plantations said most fires they attend start outside of their plantations.

“Whilst industry brigades are only required to protect plantation assets, HVP’s brigades regularly operate outside our plantation estate,” HVP’s Northern Region general manager Mick Evans said.

“We operate seven CFA forest industry brigades across Victoria.

“Our HVP crews work alongside CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria crews, both as firefighters and in incident management roles.”

Mr Evans said responding to fire is one part of HVP’s much larger year round fire-management program, including fire prevention, preparedness, suppression.

According to HVP, prevention strategies include restrictions on HVP staff, contractors and visitor, with activities scaled up and down depending on the fire danger of the day.

This ranges from no change, to not running machinery in the afternoon for some days, through to full day forest closure when fire risk escalates.

Bright Valley developer the Deague Group said bushfire risk was a key aspect of planning and management for the Bright Valley project.

The group confirmed it had obtained a Bushfire Development Report to assess the bushfire risk and outlining mitigation measures.

According to the Deague Group, this document has been approved by the CFA, confirming the mitigation measures are appropriate.

The Alpine Shire Council was contacted for comment but did not respond before deadline.

STAY SAFE: Independent bushfire risk consultant Rod Incoll, pictured with a Kestrel weather meter, says Bright residents must take heed of fire warnings and leave town early when required.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Bright Fun Run returns

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

A NEW location and a focus on trail runs will highlight the return of Bright P-12 College’s Fun Run event, following $5000 in funding from the Alpine Shire Council, to be held for the first time since 2019.

Council last month announced the list of events who will receive funding under the Alpine Shire Events Strategy Funding Program, which included $10,000 each for the Alpine Cycling Club’s Tour of Bright, the 2024 Buffalo Stampede Festival, Bright’s Iconic Rod Run, La Fiera Italian Festival, Myrtleford Show 2023 and the Wandiligong Nut Festival. Bright Fun Run committee member, Shanna-Leigh Gray, said the event is still in planning stages but will see a change in location to support solely trail runs for the 2024 event.

“The funding is really helpful, we do get some really amazing sponsorship money

from local businesses but we really want as much as we can to go back into the school,” she said.

“So if this funding can go towards funding the event and the sponsorship money is funnelled straight to the school that’s great.

“We are moving away from any road running and are going into trail based runs this year, offering a 3km, 8km and 18km.

“We’re really hoping that we’ll be able to get loads of family participation with the different trail lengths.

“It will be the first year we’ve only done trail based runs and we’re also moving away from Alpine Park to sett up the village within the school, so runners can work their way up the trails from Bright P-12.

“This is mostly because we’ve seen a increase in interest in trail running in the area and a lot of our organisers are experienced trail runners so we thought we’d give it a go.”

Ms Gray said the committee

Council votes for information centre

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Alpine Shire Council unanimously endorsed ‘option one’ for the Myrtleford Memorial Hall at their meeting last week, voting to deliver a visitor information centre and upgrades to the external entry courtyard instead of limited works to the building’s auditorium.

The report to council said costs to refurbish the hall had blown out to $1.17 million over budget, with increasing construction costs meaning the project could not be delivered with current funding.

Last year the building was also discovered to have defective stormwater infrastructure, resulting in mould growing inside the building.

Councillors considered two options for the hall with the cur-

rent project budget of $1,048,000 – either deliver the visitor information centre and external courtyard, or a limited upgrade to the auditorium, with limited amenities and no heating or cooling of the space, as well as the external courtyard.

Both options allowed for the rectification of the stormwater to address the rising damp.

Councillor Sarah Nicholas commended option one, saying the visitor information centre was important, and has hardworking volunteers.

“It’s really important to look at option one because it’s about doing the job once and doing it properly rather than having a mediocre approach we have to patch up later,” she said.

The building upgrade has re-

ceived a number of grants, including from Creative Victoria, the Bushfire Recovery Fund and Regional Development Victoria.

According to council’s manager engineering and assets, Sarah Buckley, all grants for the project remain funded.

“Council has been working closely with the funding bodies to ensure the grants are spent appropriately to meet requirements and extensions have been provided,” she said.

She confirmed ‘option one’ includes constructing the information centre within the building envelope, the external courtyard and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant entries, exits and toilets.

Cr Ron Janas suggested the auditorium may still be used for

displays or workshops.

Cr Keeble was absent from the council meeting.

Local musician Terry Lockwood, who was consulted on the design of the auditorium, said he supported council’s move to establish the visitor information centre over works to the auditorium.

He said he hopes what work is done for the building will be in keeping with future plans.

Kym Goodman, president of the Myrtleford Theatre Troupe (in hiatus), said it was disappointing the auditorium works would not go ahead as planned, but understood there had been unexpected costs.

“We’ve got to all keep faith and keep our morale up, and keep aiming for what we originally want,” she said.

is hoping to see the fun run become an annual event again.

“We really want it to be a successful event and the more people who participate and get families involved the more likely we can continue to host this event annually,” she said.

“We’re excited to see how much we can raise for the school and help support the education here.”

Council adopted the Alpine Shire Events Strategy in November 2021, including the Events Permitting and Funding Framework.

The 2023-24 Events Funding Program included the first round of the Dinner Plain Events Funding.

The 2023-24 Events Funding Program was open for applications between May 12 and June 25, 2023.

A total of 43 applications were received, 42 of which were eligible for funding, with a cumulative request of $217,000 in sponsorship.

For a full list of recipients go to https://www.alpineshire.vic. gov.au/council-meetings-2023.

‘option one’ chosen over auditorium works p

GEARING UP: Bright P-12 teachers, staff and students with fun run committee members, celebrate their gold sponsor for the year; Community Bank Bright. (Back, from left) Tim Dornom, Daniel Sgambelloni, Jen Hore; (Middle, from left) Nathan Gray, Campbell Nightingale, Erin Nightingale, Shanna Gray, Jean Olley; (Front, from left) Riley Dornom, Harvey Dornom, Addison Dornom, Edie Gray, Lily Pritchard and Anastasia Pritchard.

TDCA await more detail on Tawonga hall upgrade

MARK Redmond, president of the Tawonga and District Community Association, has said they are awaiting further discussions on the fate of upgrades to the Tawonga Memorial Hall, which faces a significant funding shortfall.

At their meeting last week the council voted to ‘value engineer’ the scope for the project within the current $850,000 budget after it was revealed the tender evaluation process had placed the total project cost at $1.51 million.

According to council’s manager engineering and assets, Sarah Buckley, the originally planned infrastructure for overnight accommodation, including showers and toilets, is not possible under current funding.

“The requirements of the National Construction Code for overnight accommodation requires installation of showers, an upgraded fire protection system and sewer system,” she said.

“As a result of the funding shortfall, an initial value management exercise was undertaken to establish the scope of works that could be delivered within the available funding.

“This process identified that the scope associated with overnight accommodation contributed the largest proportion of the tendered total project cost.

“As a result, the delivery of the overnight accommodation requirements is not achievable within the existing funding envelope.”

The report to council said they will consult with community stakeholders to determine what can be achieved under the current funding.

This may include asbestos removal, new vinyl flooring in the kitchen, installing a new electrical switchboard, additional storage or provision of new heating and cooling systems.

Mr Redmond said the upgrades outlined in the recommendation don’t attend to the priorities the TDCA had origi-

nally envisaged, and they are seeking further information on the removal of overnight accommodation from the current project scope.

“The council and [the TDCA] went into the design assuming some accommodation numbers,” he said.

“Perhaps they can be variedmake it a bit easier, a bit smaller.”

Mr Redmond said they would also raise maintenance costs as part of the project, questioning why they are part of the project funded by a Bushfire Recovery Victoria grant.

“It’s a series of maintenance upgrades that doesn’t attend to the priorities that we originally

hoped for,” he said.

Mr Redmond said the TDCA has a good relationship with council and they hope a way forward can be found to deliver the hall project as originally hoped.

According to the recommendation at the council meeting last week, council has experienced escalated construction costs across numerous major building upgrade projects with tender costs significantly higher than original budgets.

Meanwhile council has said the design process revealed further costs for the project, including asbestos in the kitchen, defective stormwater, a noncompliant switchboard and facilities not meeting Disability Discrimination Act standards.

Council’s director assets Alan Rees said the recommendation to council was to fix the compliance issues and other fundamentals as stage one of the hall upgrade, before seeking funding for a second stage of works.

Despite the budget shortfall, he said council will not lose the grant funding for the project.

“We’ve been working very closely with all of our funding agencies to renegotiate that deadline and so far we’ve been successful to have renegotiated to enable the full delivery of the works within that $850,000,” he said.

HALL HOPES: TDCA president Mark Redmond said they are hoping to receive further detail from council on the funding shortfall for the upgrades to the Tawonga Memorial Hall.

PHOTO: Fay Mason

RSL to host Vietnam Veterans’ Day

MYRTLEFORD RSL is hosting this year’s commemoration of Vietnam Veterans’ Day on August 18 to recognise the service of Australians in the Vietnam War.

Myrtleford RSL SubBranch president and Vietnam veteran Bryan Meehan said guests will be greeted at the RSL in Smith Street at 10am before a wreath-laying service at the AD Lowerson VC Memorial Square at 11am. This will be followed by the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Address at the RSL, entertainment by Australian folk singer and successful recording artist Lazy Harry, and a light lunch and refreshments from the bar.

The Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bright and Mount

Beauty RSLs rotate the hosting of Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations, and Mr Meehan said they have also invited representation from Kiewa and Wodonga branches.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Australia ending its involvement in the conflict.

The day was originally known as Long Tan Day, chosen to commemorate the men of D Company, 6RAR who fought in the battle of Long Tan in 1966.

Mr Meehan said that many people and families in the area were affected by the Vietnam War, at the time and until present day.

“1968 I came back from Vietnam and believe me, what Myrtleford is doing is really commemorating those people who lost their

Council draws line on question time

By BRODIE EVERIST

COUNCIL is getting strict on public questions at their monthly meetings, with mayor John Forsyth reminding those bringing questions to meetings must submit them on time, and may only bring two questions before council.

Before beginning questions on notice at the council meeting last week, councillor For-

syth said they will no longer be accepting late questions.

According to council’s governance rules, questions on notice must be submitted by 5pm the day before the meeting.

Cr Forsyth also said enquiries for the public question time must be limited to two questions in total, whether submitted to council early or asked on the floor of the council chamber.

“I would really implore you to think seriously about the questions you want to ask – make them very specific so that we can answer them correctly,” he said.

Council governance rules state no person may submit or ask more than two questions at any one meeting.

Cr Forsyth said those with more questions may contact councillors or email info@al-

pineshire.vic.gov.au.

“We are not proposing to go down the track of some other councils in Victoria where they have a specific time limit for questions on notice or question time,” Cr Forsyth said.

The mayor’s comments come after a number of lengthy public question periods at previous meetings, including at the June meeting, which had question time run for over 50 minutes.

lives in the Vietnam War, as well as the people that came back that weren’t very well and suffered a lot of stress and strain, but we’re also remembering the widows of the soldiers that went there,” he said.

“We’re there to support them as best we can, and this day represents just that.”

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam, which was the longest conflict Australia was involved in during the 20th century.

All those in the area with connections to Vietnam, the ADF or the RSL, are welcome to attend by registering at rslsecmyrt@ outlook.com or by telephoning or texting 0408 755 591.

Red bins now fortnightly

RED-lid general waste bins across the Alpine Shire have moved to a fortnightly collection as of Monday July 31.

Yellow-lid bins will continue to be collected fortnightly and the green-lid FOGO bin will be collected weekly.

The move follows the implementation of kerbside FOGO bins earlier this month, which take garden waste and food waste. According to council, residents can upgrade from an 80-litre bin to a 240-litre bin for an additional fee.

A DAY TO REMEMBER: Local Vietnam War veterans (front, from left) Rick Rickard, Bryan Meehan, Trevor Isherwood and defence force veteran Angela Isherwood (middle back), with (back, from left) Anne Browne, Bev Cunningham and Judy Pitts, are reminding those with a connection to Vietnam, the ADF or the RSL, are welcome to attend the Myrtleford RSL’s commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Council digs deep for tree day

ALPINE Shire Council has partnered with local schools to mark National Tree Day with tree planting sessions and educational activities.

Last week council ran two tree planting sessions – one at Bright P-12 College on Monday and another at Dederang Primary School on Wednesday.

Council’s director assets, Alan Rees, said they wanted to expand council’s annual donation of plants to schools for National Tree Day to include education sessions and activities.

“This gave council staff an opportunity to meet with school children across the shire and let these kids know about the important work our staff do every day for our community,” he said.

“Staff also provided presentations and activities to educate the children on the importance of planting native trees for the environment including our very valuable native animals.

“This is an initiative of council’s recently formed Natural Resources Management group, which was formed to

coordinate council’s natural resources activities and prioritise the protection of our natural environment.”

At Bright P-12 College prep, year one and year two students planted trees at Sommer Park along Bakers Gully in Bright.

School principal Jean Olley said the school was excited to join in the activities to celebrate National Tree Day.

“Bright P-12 College students had lots of fun planting trees and learning how they will benefit our native animals,” she said.

“This activity was perfect timing for our school, with the recent appointment of our first sustainability coordinator.

“We look forward to being part of many more positive environmental actions as we continue our partnership with Sustainability Victoria.”

This week council was to run a tree planting session at Marian College yesterday, and another session at Wandiligong Primary School on Friday.

Planet Ark’s National Tree Day is held annually on the last Sunday in July.

Corowa to welcome Myrtleford’s Mother Jane Trigg

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

ALPINE Anglican Parish will be saying farewell to Mother Jane Trigg in late September after the clergy member was offered the position of rector at the Corowa Anglican Church.

The well-loved Mother Jane has been in Myrtleford for just over a year, after travelling with Mother Moira Evers from Queensland in March 2022.

“Both Moira and I had been working up in Queensland and she got offered this parish at the time I lost my house to the floods,” she said.

“We decided we’d come down together until I found my feet and figured out what was happening with the house and it took me a little while to get my licence here as I’d lost all my per-

sonal documents in the floods.

“In August I was given permission to officiate, which is a licence to allow me to work in Anglican church parishes and help out if priests were away or needed extra support.

“Most of my time has been here in Myrtleford supporting Moira but I also travelled to Euroa for a three month stint and have helped out in Bright and Whorouly.

“I take some services and preach occasionally and I’ve also been quite involved in community things such as parish trivia nights and community lunches.”

Although Jane will be moving to Corowa and working in the Riverina Diocese, she said she will visit Myrtleford and surrounds when she can.

“I’m quite involved with com-

munity music things like the ukulele group and With One Voice choir and I really do love Myrtleford,” she said.

“I’m really looking forward to this new role; it came as a complete surprise to be asked by Bishop Donald Kirk and I’ve been studying counselling so I wasn’t really looking for anything but its really nice to be considered suitable for a particular parish.

“I’ve been up a couple times and I love that it’s on the Murray and is only 10 minutes from Rutherglen, near the nice wineries.

“Plus it’s still the same distance from Melbourne which is nice as my dad and children are based there.”

Mother Jane has been ordained for 12 years and has seen a range of different places and roles during her vocation.

“Since being ordained in 2011 I’ve had the opportunity to work in various parishes as well as hospitals and schools as chaplain,” she said.

“For me, any place I’ve been the most important thing is being able to connect with people.

“We have a great privilege as clergy, where we are with people at quite significant times in their lives such as baptisms, weddings and funerals.

“It’s been such a highlight finding how welcoming the community and other churches are here in the Alpine Shire, getting to know everyone in a closer way is what I love about it.

Local residents can be assured that while Mother Jane is leaving, Mother Moira will remain parish priest for the Alpine Anglican Parish.

GOODBYE TO MOTHER JANE: Alpine Anglican Parish clergymember Mother Jane Trigg (right), pictured with parish priest Moira Evers, is heading to Corowa after 18 months in the Alpine Shire.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

TREE TALK: Bright P-12 students at the tree planting session on Bakers Gully last Monday.

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Bright day for young athletes

By DANIEL SAVILLE

STUDENTS in years 7-12 from Bright P-12 College were treated to a day of fine weather for their annual secondary House Athletics Carnival.

All the usual favourite track and field events were offered throughout the day and the program finished with age group relays.

A skipping competition after the lunch break also gave houses an opportunity to add valuable points to their team’s score.

Bright P-12 College senior school captain Zoe Ditcham said the event gave all students a chance to get involved in a fun day with their friends.

“Everyone gets dressed up in their house colours and it is always a great day,” they said.

“The field events were relaxed so you can go with your friends to each event, and it gives us a chance to compete in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Register now to get running with Harrietville Half Marathon

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

REGISTRATIONS are now open for all distances in the Harrietville Half Marathon, set to see runners take to the roads in October.

The event, held by a local running group who donate all proceeds to the Harrietville Primary School, takes place between Bright and Harrietville with the 21.1km run passing through spectacular scenery before finishing in the Mountain Village of Harrietville.

The Harrietville Half also incorporates a 10.5km, 5km and 2km fun run/walk.

All online race entries must be received by 12pm, Friday, September 30.

Late entries will be accepted this year at bib pick up times on Saturday, October 1 and one hour before your event at the start line on race day.

For more information go to https://www.harrietvillehalfmarathon.com/about-the-run.

Scott Travers

How long have you lived in the area?

We were coming up here for 15 years for holidays, I moved here from Coburg 18 months ago.

What do you like about living here?

The outdoor lifestylecycling, skiing, mountain biking, road biking, and hiking to places like Mt Bogong and West Peak.

Would you like to see any changes or additions to the area?

More cafes and restaurants opened for longer trading times.

What do you do?

I am a sales manager in the cycling industry. I work from home, as does my wife Alison, she works for Melbourne University .

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

“The skipping was a highlight – everyone comes together and it’s really interactive, every score counts.

“Athletics days are really important for the camaraderie of students – you’re not just competing for yourself, but you’re competing for your house.

“Everyone works together for the sake of the team to fill relay teams, even with students from different age groups.”

Competitors who came first in each track and field event earned the right to progress to the upcoming O&M Division event in Albury on Wednesday, August 30.

The final results saw Buckland house come first, Kiewa second, and Ovens third.

Students in years 3-6 will have to wait another week for their turn as last Friday’s primary House Athletics Carnival was postponed due to heavy rain.

Luke Savage

How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve been here for two weeks since I opened the shop. I’m originally from Alexander.

What do you do for a living?

I’ve taken over Ricardi’s Alpine Gourmet Meats – it’ll just be Alpine Gourmet Meats now. Old fashioned and new-style traditional butcher - I’m trying to bring a bit of both to the area.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Hunting and fishing.

If I get a bit of spare time

I’ll go saltwater fishing or hunting sambar.

What do you like about the area?

It’s a beautiful town. It’s busy, I like busy. Yeah, it’s so fast-paced. Is there anything you would change about the area?

No, I think it’s beautiful. I think Bright and its tourism is so far advanced compared to other northeastern towns.

They’re doing it right, I reckon.

Do you have any ambitions for the future?

Just to run the shop as good as Peter did, if not better, and keep bringing in good quality meat.

10 Anderson Street, Bright Phone 03 5701 3910

Definitely on some on the scenic walks here, the Gorge walk for one, and up to Falls Creek, and to the Breweries for a leisurely afternoon.

NO BAR TOO HIGH: High jumping Oscar Lewis came second in the 13-year-old boys high jump.

HAVING FUN: Year 12 students Grace Chalwell, Fox Williams, Zoe Ditcham, Alex Freeman, Sienna Geddes and Morgan Jones at the athletics carnival.

READY TO RACE: 16-year-old students at the start line for the 800 metre race.

PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

BRIGHT

MT BEAUTY

Artistic attraction keeping locals entertained and informed

FAY MASON,

THE David Vigo Youth Music Scholarship Committee will bring The Forgotten Warrior to the Mount Beauty Community Centre on Friday, August 11 starting at 7pm running for one hour with a 15 minute Q&A session afterwards.

Tickets are $20pp available at the Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery store and at the door.

The Storey Players have put together a brilliant adaptation of this true story.

This is a fusion of film and live actors telling the story of Peter Craigie, and indigenous man who enlisted for WWI, a poignant tale not to be missed.

There will be an 11am performance for the Mount Beauty Secondary College with 150 students attending to

witness this amazing history lesson.

Don’t miss this one.

TALKING about all things theatrical, the St Kilda film Festival was held last Saturday with a good number of people attending.

There was an assortment of short films with something for everyone from drama to comedy.

The Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts group keeps

bringing entertainment to our town, Mount Beauty.

We are very lucky to have such a group in our midst. Their next performance on offer will be in September with a classical music ensemble , more about that later.

THIS year the Ski De Femme celebrates 30 years of the event.

In 1993 the International Ski Federation and the Australian Sports Commission

Towards Gender Equity Program funded two Swedish female XC ski racers and a coach to come to Victoria and NSW to expose Australian girls and women to elite cross country skiing through seminars, clinics and race participation.

This year Ski De Femme is happening on Saturday, August 12 starting at 10am. Meet at the Nordic Bowl, 12pm, 1km, 2km, and 3km fun ski events.

No fees and great spot prizes to be won.

Beginners are welcome, registration at https://www. alpinetiming.com.au/rg430/.

For further information call Ronice Goebel 0409 332 642 or email secretary@birkebeiner. org.au.

Girls just wanna have fun.

ALPINE FM Brunch program today 9am until noon we will be speaking with Dr Helen Haines Federal

ON Friday 11th August the MP for Indi at 9.30am and at 10.10am

Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth will be speaking on council matters.

Don’t miss the interview with author Deborah Rodriguez on her latest book , “Leaving the Little Coffee Shop in Kabul”, a dramatic telling on the affect of the Taliban in Afghanistan, particularly on the women there.

THE FORGOTTEN WARRIOR: Peter Craigie (back row second from left) before leaving for France in 1916.

ENJOYING THE SHOW: Audience members at the St Kilda Film Festival (from left) Ali Cash, Ann Dickinson and Jeannie Farrington.

PART 2

The end of the line

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc.

APART from occasional passenger trains of enthusiasts and special excursions, the Ovens Valley Railway after June 13, 1952, remained a freight line only.

It delivered all types of parcels, mail, machinery, all grades of fuel, fertilizer and shop supplies and carried out in return mail and parcels, timber, pulpwood, tobacco, fruit, cereal, butter, tobacco and livestock.

Branching off at the junction with the North East line at Bowser, the last 30 years of the line’s existence would see the quantity and composition of freight change, to be dominated by movements of fuel, timber, fertilizer and tobacco.

Over this same period, the line proved popular for steam enthusiast excursions.

In 1963 steam engines K161 and K162 hauled an enthusiast’s special of ten carriages on September 15, and on August 9 1969 K184 appeared at the head of another.

In October 1977, K153 arrived hauling five passenger carriages and finally in 1983 the Australian Railway Historical Society ran another K class tour to acknowledge Myrtleford’s railway centenary.

With water supply replenished, the tour’s return journey featured three photo shoots up the 1:40-grade Gapsted Bank.

The last steam-operated goods train, before the introduction of dieselelectric traction, was one which left Bright hauled by K176 on October 15, 1965.

These last trains had left Wangaratta at 6:15 am on Mondays and Wednesdays, arriving at Bright about 2pm or 3pm, then returning on the following day.

If required, a separate day return was run to Myrtleford only on Fridays.

When steam had finished in the North East, T class

LAST TRAIN, GAPSTED BANK, 1986:

LAST TOBACCO TRAIN, 1986: In mid-1986, the longest ever “tobacco special” arrives on the branch line to retrieve a final rail-hauled harvest behind two diesels, T348 and T359.

diesel T348 was the first to take over on the Ovens Valley branch.

Into the 1970s and 1980s it was tobacco, superphosphate and fuel deliveries which kept the line viable and Myrtleford railway station yards were the focal point for much of the traffic.

It was busiest during the tobacco curing and selling seasons but by 1978-79 improvements in

RAIL LINE REMOVED, 1987: In December 1987 dismantlement of the Ovens Valley Railway continues through Myrtleford towards Bright, separating rails from sleepers.

TOBACCO LOADING, 1980: Local farmers load bales from the 1979-80 tobacco harvest for despatch to the sales floor at Braybrook.

LAST TROLLEY RIDE 1982: One year before the rail through from Myrtleford to Bright is closed, Len Keesing and Johnny Butera take a last ride on the ganger’s trolley, on the line parallel to Elgin Street.

road transport had brought intense competition from road hauliers.

Looking back, those towns serviced by the two branch lines beyond Everton had been closing down over a 30-year period.

The line to Yackandandah closed on July 1 1954

followed by the final goods train to Beechworth on December 28 1976.

A “last passenger train special” by the Association of Railway Enthusiasts was then held on January 3 1977. The limiting of traffic movements to Bright commenced on April 6 1978 with the final scheduled goods train beyond Myrtleford and to Porepunkah only as required.

A special delivery of railway rolling stock to the Bright Museum followed in November 1981 and a shipment of superphosphate and one last carriage for the Museum was delivered on September 30 1982.

A delivery of agricultural lime to Porepunkah followed on April 6 1983, then on December 12 1983 the ‘Myrtleford Times’ headlined “MYRTLEFORDBRIGHT LINE CLOSED: PERMANENT CLOSURE BEYOND MYRTLEFORD FROM NOVEMBER 30”: “Bowser to Myrtleford to remain in operation, but

MYRTLEFORD RAILWAY STATION, 1965: Smoko for the train crew of K176 at Myrtleford, on the last scheduled steam-hauled goods train to Wangaratta. The station building is in the background.

STEAM TRAIN VISIT, 1977: In October 1977, K153 returns from an excursion tour to the Ovens Valley, climbing through Gapsted towards Bowmans and Everton.

longer term future of this section would depend on market demand.”

In the meantime, the well-known ‘Tobacco Specials’ and fuel deliveries for Myrtleford continued.

Timber barriers were placed across the line between the Standish and Queen Street rail crossings.

In the railway station precinct, there was already no station building as it had previously been sold for removal to a farmer at Wooragee in 1971.

The last cattle train had left the Myrtleford livestock siding in 1977 before it was demolished.

This left the goods shed, which was advertised for sale in the “Myrtleford Times” in successive issues in 1982, but to no avail. It was demolished.

A freight centre in Wangaratta would eventually handle goods for Myrtleford from early 1984.

Since mid-1981 the Shire of Myrtleford had raised objections to the rail line closure on behalf of the local business community and agriculture.

In 1984-85 the Shire commenced actively seeking railway land, offering to liaise with the

government as V/Line (as it was now called) considered its position on the future of the line.

V/Line continued to be non-committal about the land throughout 1986.

Then, one last train hauled a rake of 14 empty superphosphate trucks up the Gapsted Bank towards Bowser and Wangaratta in early December 1986.

In late March 1987 the branch line’s connection to the main N-E line was severed at Bowser “to avoid the need for construction of a flyover on the new section of the Hume freeway” and back in Myrtleford a barrier to the railway yards was erected at the Prince Street rail crossing.

By December 1987 the signals at either end of the station precinct had disappeared and removal of the line’s steel rails and sleepers commenced through the town.

The Shire of Myrtleford was advised that “surplus railway land would not affect Myrtleford until the 1988-89 financial year.”

A tourist railway was briefly discussed in November 1987, but at ‘the end of the line’ the railway would become a rail trail.

In December 1986 a set of railway trucks is hauled up the Gapsted embankment for the final time, before the Ovens Valley branch line is disconnected in March 1987.

Council approves Harrietville’s historic skate park return

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Alpine Shire Council unanimously voted for the reconstruction of a skateboard ramp at the Harrietville Recreation Reserve at their meeting last week, with councillors noting community support for the proposal.

The application sought to reinstate a skateboard ramp that had been located at the reserve around 20 years previously, but was moved to Falls Creek.

The ramp will be on the south side of the reserve, next to the Clarrie Keating Oval, located on a concrete slab that has already been constructed.

Director customer and community Helen Havercroft said the planning proposal was only for the construction of the ramp - the use of the land for a skateboard ramp at the recreation reserve does not require a planning permit.

According to the report to council, the proposal received five objections and two supporting submissions.

The report to council noted that since a permit was not required for the use of the ramp, council could not impose conditions relating to its use.

However, to address concerns around noise and anti-social behaviour, council will require the installation of a sign displaying a ‘code of conduct’ to discourage

littering, alcohol and drug use, amplified music and graffiti.

Cr Janas said when the Myrtleford skate park was proposed many concerns at the time did not eventuate.

“There was a lot of community concern from neighbours in relation to behaviour, drugs, noise, rubbish, graffiti,” he said.

“What I found was a lot of those things didn’t occur.”

He also noted the community ownership of the Harrietville skate ramp and suggested that

will help prevent anti-social behaviour.

Councillor Sarah Nicholas estimated she and her colleagues had received around 20 letters of support for the proposal from Harrietville residents and visitors to the village.

According to Stacey Doleman, president of the Harrietville Boardriders, the surface of the ramp will be Skatelite – a paper composite material that will minimise noise.

Council will also require

Temporary green waste drop off point for Porepunkah

DELAYS to capping works at Porepunkah Transfer Station will see the facility remain closed on week days, with works now expected to be completed in late spring 2023.

The Porepunkah Transfer Station Landfill Rehabilitation Capping Project involves placing a barrier over filled landfill to minimise permeation of water into the existing landfill waste cells.

According to the Alpine Shire Council, setbacks to the project have included persistent rain, and delays in soil testing results at various stages of the works.

Mayor John Forsyth said council understands not being able to dispose of additional green waste since the project began has been a challenge for many.

“To assist the community through the extended closure, council is opening a green waste drop-off site at Porepunkah Pit from Friday, August 4,” he said.

“This drop-off point will be open from 12pm until 3pm every Friday until the Porepunkah Transfer Station is back up and running as normal.”

Entrance to Porepunkah Pit can be made from the Back Porepunkah Road/Station Street roundabout.

plans showing the incorporation of other noise-dampening measures, including the covering and sealing of all openings in the skateboard ramp, the provision of noise-dampening foam underneath the skateboard ramp and the filling of the skateboard ramps’ metal coping with insulation foam.

The ramp is currently at the Harrietville Recreation Reserve in sections, awaiting construction.

Cr Tony Keeble was absent from the meeting.

If there is high demand for access to the temporary green waste site, council said they will consider additional operating hours.

Cr Forsyth said currently council’s residual landfills across the shire emit approximately 500 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

“Capping the residual landfill waste at Porepunkah is an essential milestone in council’s journey to reduce its emissions and reach net zero,” he said.

“The capping works also ensure council meets the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) requirements of Best Practice Environmental Management guidelines.”

Porepunkah Transfer Station will continue to open weekends only from 10am – 2pm.

KEEN SKATERS: Harrietville residents (from left) Codi Martin, Rob Wiltshire, Damian Yates and Stacey Doleman are excited to hear the Harrietville skate ramp was approved by council at last week’s meeting.

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Ash Gray stoked with volunteer award

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

DESCRIBED as a passionate and dedicated volunteer by his fellow committee members, Alpine Cycling Club’s Ash Gray has been awarded the Philip Barnes Trophy for Volunteer of the Year for the second time.

The club held its annual general meeting last month and presented Ash with the trophy, which he said was an unexpected honour.

“I won the award a couple years ago so it was completely unexpected to win this year, I am very humbled,” he said.

“I’ve been a part of the club for about five years, since we moved to Bright, and I’ve loved playing a small part in the cycling community here.

“Cycling is a big passion of mine; I’ve been doing it nearly all my life and being in a small town it’s a pretty big sporting club in the region which is doing great things.

“I wanted to be involved as there’s lots happening with juniors and coaching and trail management so I wanted to support that.”

Since joining, Ash said the high-

light of his time with the club has been meeting new people, learning new skills and being involved in a variety of different aspects of the club.

He’s an executive committee member, a representative on the Alpine Community Plantation Board, and Alpine Gravity Enduro race director.

“Being able to help and support the growth of cycling in the area; as it’s a pretty big drawcard to our region, has been pretty rewarding,” he said.

“Cycling has been a part of my life since I was very young; it’s a good adrenaline rush, keeps you fit, has taken me around the world many years ago and there’s just such good people involved in it.

“It’s a fairly laid back, relaxed sport and one I’m happy for my five year old daughter to now get involved in as there’s so many friendly, encouraging people.

“I’m very thankful for this award but it certainly takes a whole community to put on these events and I play a small part in the work the club does so it’s really nice to see my efforts have been noticed.”

Local Landcare group get working

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

LAST Saturday, a dedicated band of Upper Ovens Valley Landcare volunteers braved the wet weather to check on the progress of native trees and shrubs at the group’s revegetation site, on the banks of the Ovens River at Porepunkah.

Committee member Leonie Wyld said the morning was spent fixing tree guards knocked over by deer and removing approximately 400 tree guards from well-established trees.

“The trees we expose should be large enough to survive the impact of deer,

and to a lesser extent wallaby, browsing and moving through the site,” she said.

“For almost a decade The Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group, in partnership with the then Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning (DEWLP) and the North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA), has carried out extensive woody weed control and planted over 6000 trees and shrubs on both sides of the Ovens River.

“Porepunkah Primary School students and teachers have also been involved with tree planting at this site.”

Ms Wyld said the area where the Ovens River meets the Buckland River is important for biodiversity.

Through linking Mount Buffalo National Park to the Ovens River Reserve and State Forest to the north, the area provides one of few opportunities for ecological connectivity across the Upper Ovens Valley.

“The area has been in poor condition due to past gravel extraction, unregulated vehicle access and rampant weeds, including large woody weeds such as poplars, elms, willows, and blackberries,” she said.

“We hope the Landcare project will enable sustainable public access to the river, improving the amenity for locals and visitors alike.”

New members are welcome; to join, and to find out more go to https://upperovenslandcare.org.au/ or drop by the Landcare stall at the Bright ‘Make It Bake It Grow It’ market on August 19.

The next working bee, at a site on the Ovens River upstream from Bright, is scheduled for September 17. An event calendar, including contact details for each event, is available on the website.

WORKING HARD: Upper Ovens Valley Landcare members (from left) Yvonne Ward, Martyn Paterson, Simon Law, Jennie Showers, Graham Gales, Bill Hayes, Linda Hayes and Ian Ward, enjoying a well-earned break during a recent working bee.

PHOTO: Leonie Wyld

THANK YOU ASH: Alpine Cycling Club Volunteer of the Year award winner Ash Gray with ACC outgoing president Peter Berlowitz.

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MITSUBISHI TRITON SPORT LIMITED EDITION

By CHRIS RILEY

THE latest Mitsubishi Triton acquires some fashionable black bits.

There’s been a few along the way and this probably won’t be the last.

Mitsubishi has become the master of squeezing the most out of its long-serving model lines with minor upgrades and special editions.

The current Triton dates back to 2015, but was facelifted in 2019, with changes to front and rear designs – and was the last version that we drove.

There’s an all-new Triton on the way, due for launch later this month overseas, and that means clearing the decks with special editions like this one that are designed to stimulate sales.

Based on the GLS with Deluxe options pack, Triton Sport Limited Edition features a bunch of mainly black extras to make it more appealing -- both visually and functionally.

STYLING

Sport is available in dual cab format only with a tub on the back and choice of white or black, with a black wheels and trim.

Skid plate, side steps and rear apron feature maroon accents, while the bonnet and tailgate get some tasteful GT stripes (not the roof or tonneau cover though).

Triton is priced from $30,740 plus on-roads for the bare bones 4x2 GLX single cab chassis with a manual transmission.

The family-friendly 4x4 dual cab range kicks off with the 4x2

GLX with auto, from $44,240 driveaway (4x4 version takes the price to $48,240).

This is followed in quick succession by GLX+, GLX-R, GLS, GLS Sport Edition, and rangetopping GSR with the works for $65,740 driveaway.

Our test vehicle, the Sport Edition with a six-speed auto, is based on the GLS and priced from $60,926 driveaway -that’s $4500 more than GLS.

In addition to the trim and spin, Sport adds a power-adjust driver’s seat, heated front seats, leather door inserts and a 360-degree camera.

Other features include LED headlights, auto high beam, auto lights and wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror, cruise control, speed limiter, side steps, front and rear parking sensors, auto high beam, auto lights and wipers and an auto dimming rear view mirror.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS

Triton is powered across the board by a 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine, with a choice of 4x2 or 4x4, six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions.

The diesel produces 133kW of power at 3500 rpm and 430Nm of torque, the latter at only 2500 rpm.

SAFETY

Safety consists of seven airbags, including a knee bag for the driver, rear view and 360-degree cameras, plus autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

There’s also Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Change Assist (LCA) and Ultra-

sonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS).

Auto braking works up to a speed of 80km/h with stationary objects or 200km/h if they’re moving.

The mis-acceleration priced reduces the chance and severity of hitting obstacles up to four metres away if the driver mistakenly presses the accelerator instead of the brake, at speeds of up to 10km/h.

Sounds good so far, but –and it’s a big BUT – Triton’s five-star safety rating has expired and it needs to be retested under the current regime.

It was last tested in 2015 and time, as they say, has moved on since then.

DRIVING

At 5305mm long, Triton is up there in terms of size, yet smaller than others.

Head, leg and shoulder room are adequate without being squeezy.

The rear seats will accommodate a couple of teenagers, but three full grown adults could be pushing the friendship.

Side steps and grab handles are provided for each door to make getting in and out easier.

Mitsubishi’s Super Select II all-wheel-drive system lets you choose between rear- or allwheel drive, high or low range and there is also a lockable rear diff

The standard tyres on the Sport are road-biased, but okay for most needs.

Triton is a likeable enough ute.

It’s easy to drive, with a reasonable 11.8 metre turning

MODEL RANGE

circle and feels unpretentious, even replete with stripes.

On anything but wellformed tarmac, however, the ride quickly deteriorates, becoming jarring and jiggly with plenty of backlash transmitted through the steering wheel.

This backlash means you need to keep a close eye on the road.

Looking at the old-style analogue instrument panel, it’s remarkable how little has changed over the years.

The touchscreen lacks a physical volume control or tuning dial for the radio and the instrument cluster does not have a digital speed display or speed-sign recognition.

But at least the instruments are clear and easy to read.

Sadly, it misses out on adaptive cruise control too which we’ve grown to like in recent years.

Off road, Triton is more than competent, even with roadbiased rubber.

With 220mm of ground clearance, low range and a locking rear diff that can be activated in high or low range, it has all the makings for adventure.

We took the ute paddock bashing for an hour or so over mud, loose rock and the odd water crossing -- and it didn’t miss a beat.

Opening and closing the big boot lid is a bit hit and miss too.

Sometimes it was reluctant to unlock and when it came to closing, unless you pushed down with a hand extended to each corner, one side tended to remain unlatched (which wasn’t evident).

Fuel consumption rang-

TRITON GLX FROM $44,240 (Drive away)

TRITON GLX-R FROM $47,490 (Drive away)

TRITON GLX+ FROM $48,490 (Drive away)

TRITON GLS FROM $53,240 (Drive away)

TRITON SPORT EDITION FROM $60,926 (Drive away)

TRITON GSR FROM $65,740 (Drive away)

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact yourlocal Mitsubishi dealer for driveaway prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Triton Sport 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, six-speed automatic, selectable 4×4 dual cab ute)

RATINGS:

Looks: 8/10; Performance: 7.5/10; Safety: 6/10; Thirst: 7.5/10;

Practicality: 7.5/10; Comfort: 7/10; Tech: 7/10; Value: 7/10; Overall: 7.2/10

es from 7.8L/100km to 8.6L/100km, depending on grade and transmission.

Our six-speed Sport automatic is good for 8.6L/100km.

With a 75-litre tank, it doesn’t seem to use much fuel either.

We clocked up about 600km of mainly country driving over the course of a few days.

I’d like to quantify this, but of course I’d forgotten about Mitsubishi’s crazy trip computer which continually resets no matter what you tell it.

SUMMING UP

It might be a bit long in the tooth, but the Triton has always traded on value for money and the Sport Edition is no exception.

We like to do a bit of country travelling and a 4x4 ute with a lockable tray is an attractive proposition, particularly with the ability to go off road and tow a van.

Then there’s the 10-year warranty (so what if it means servicing the car where you

bought it).

Maybe this could be the one?

ENGINE:

Capacity: 2.4 litres

Configuration: Four cylinders inline

Combined Maximum Power: 133 kW @ 3500 rpm

Combined Maximum Torque: 430 Nm @ 2500 rpm

Fuel Type: Diesel Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 8.6 L/100km

CO2 Emissions: 225 g/km

DRIVELINE:

Six-speed automatic, selectable 4×4

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES:

Length: 5305 mm

Wheelbase: 3000 mm

Width: 1815 mm

Height: 1795 mm

Turning Circle: 11.8 metres

Kerb mass: 1991 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres

STANDARD WARRANTY: 10 years / 200,000km

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INFORMAL COMMUNITY CHAT

Council is offering an opportunity for community groups and members of the public to come along, ask questions and have a short discussion on any issues of interest with a small panel of Councillors and Council staff.

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We invite all current members, parents of junior players, and past players of our soccer community to attend our AGM. We warmly welcome new faces to join the committee to help guide the club through this next exciting chapter of its development.

Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 12.30pm at Savoy Park.

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Challenging matches for Porepunkah baseballers

THE Porepunkah Panthers returned some mixed results from the weekend’s matches.

In the early game, the under 15 team began with a runfest.

Three of the seven batters received free passes - the Anders sisters each wearing a wild pitch, but solid infield hits by Wade Pronk, Ollie Brown and Eamon Thomson saw six runs on the board.

Benalla were kept to the minimum batters with Sophie Anders tagging out a batter, and pitcher Sam Bourne striking out two batters.

The Panthers again batted through their allowed seven batters - three batters were again walked, including under 12 players Lincoln and Heath Hughes.

Pronk and Anders beat out their shallow infield hits, while Ollie Brown had the hit of the match, with a bullet to rightfield to bring in two runners.

Benalla responded with a double, a hit batter, some base stealing, and two wild pitches to have two runs back.

Although three more runs were scored by the Panthers, the Benalla innings was incomplete in game time, so the scores reverted back to a 12-2 victory.

The top of the table clash in the under 12 competition saw a very tight game for the first two innings.

North Albury Bears were ahead 1-0, but in the third inning, the Panthers kicked into gear, sending seven batters to the plate for six runs.

Kenzie Malander and Heath Hughes benefitted from wild infield throws, but solid infield safe hits by Eamon Thomson, Wes Booth and Cohen Guest-Smith and a hit to the outfield by Nate Iles brought the cheers to the many spectators who had travelled to Wangaratta for the game.

SPORT

Bright golfers in fine form

BRIGHT Golf Club hosted a NEDGVA Mixed Stableford last Monday, with Mick Dunne the winner with (16) 38 points.

Veterans, Monday, July 24, NEDGVA Mixed Stableford

A grade winner: Mick Dunne (16) 38 points. B grade winner: Heather Thompson (21) 35 points c/b.

NTPs – third: Colin Milligan, sixth: James Moore, 11th: Susan Wood, 16th: Susan Wood.

Ladies, Wednesday, July 26, 4BBB Aggregate Stableford

Winners: Allison

Gilbert, Suzette Heydon 83 points.

Men, Thursday, July 27, Stableford

A grade winner: Ken Grummisch (16) 29 points.

The Bears were again in control, scoring just two runs, while Rory Clarke made his fifth and sixth throws for the match to first base player Heath Hughes.

In the fourth, Clarke hit safely for his first hit, while Yuna Meddings and Steph Alexander collected their second each for the match to see another two runners in.

The Bears answered with four safe hits and benefitted from a wild throw to post five runs, and tie up the game.

In the final game, the B grade Panthers and the Benalla Bandits each scored three runs in their first innings, as both pitchers took some time to lock into the strike zone.

The runs were hard to come by in the next two innings as the Panthers suffered two double plays, to see them only add one run.

The Bandits had no such problem,

using five safe hits, three errors and 11 stolen bases to take an 11-4 lead, with one innings to go.

Porepunkah took up the challenge with seven safe hits - two by Cade Nightingale, the second bringing in two runners, as did the rightfield hit by Jarrod Smith.

In the final minutes of the game, the Bandits were able to walk a runner home for a narrow win.

Pitcher Jarrod Smith threw three innings, and finished strongly, striking out two batters and providing no free passes, with Jamie Jelleff at second base was involved in three outs.

The Panthers received two more free passes than the Bandits - coach Randy Skippen and catcher Mark Fletcher were both hit by a pitch.

The Bandits gained the advantage in the run scoring with 18 stolen bases to four.

The A and C grade teams received 9-0 forfeit wins from the Wodonga Warriors, due to a shortage of players as a result of the State U/16 Championships in Morwell this weekend.

Next week, the baseball is again in Wangaratta, and against the same teams as this week.

Match details

B grade: Panthers 3-1-0-7=11 runs, 3 errors, 8 safe hits: C Nightingale, H Anders 2 ea, M Fletcher, J Jelleff, J Smith, R Skippen 1 ea. Bandits 3-5-31=12 runs, 0 errors, 7 safe hits.

U/15: Panthers 6-6=12 runs, 0 errors, 6 safe hits: W Pronk, O Brown 2 ea, J Andres, E Thomson 1 ea. Benalla 0-2=2 runs, 1 error, 1 safe hit.

U/12: Panthers 0-0-6-2=8 runs, 11 safe hits: C Guest-Smith, S Alexander, Y Meddings 2 ea, R Clarke, E Thomson, W Booth, N and U Iles 1 ea. Bears 1-0-2-5=8 runs, 13 safe hits.

B grade winner: Mark Zwiersen (19) 37 points.

C grade winner: Graham McElvenny (24) 32 points.

NTPs – third: Ken

Grummisch, sixth: Stephen Grogan, 11th: Stephen Grogan, 16th: Rodney Pack.

Men, Saturday, July 29, Stableford

A grade winner: Craig Keem (13) 36 points c/b.

B grade winner: O’Shea (15) 36 points. C grade winner: Nick Aloizos (21) 35 points.

NTPs – third: Craig Williamson, 11th: Cameron Wickes, 16th: Douglas Badrock.

Ladies, Saturday, July 29, Stableford

Winner: Tina Cook (12) 34 points.

BATTER UP: Randy Skippen lets everyone know exactly where he’s going to slug the ball.

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Season on the line for Savoy men

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

AN early elimination final confronts the Savoy men this Sunday as they look to jump back in the top eight against the Wodonga Diamonds.

Separated by just two points in eight and ninth, a win either way at Savoy Park could shape the fortunes of both team’s seasons with just three rounds to play.

Coming off the bye this weekend, co-coach Richard Morgan said the game this week will be a season decider for his team.

“If we don’t do it this weekend then it makes it hard for us because we’d have to win the last two games against Melrose and Cobram,” he said.

“I think it’s going to be about everyone knowing this is it, if they don’t bring their best on Sunday then they may not get another chance.

“Everybody knows that, they shouldn’t need any extra motivation, it makes it a lot harder if we

don’t get up on the weekend.”

Morgan said during the week off the team was able to have their first regular week of training on Savoy Park since being closed last month.

“We didn’t have great numbers which was a bit disappointing, it would be great to get more numbers to training this week,” he said.

“We’ll have a bit of goal shooting and match simulation as the main part of training; it’s probably a bit late in the season to be working on the basics for such an important game coming up.”

Myrtleford is set to play their replacement fixture against Melrose next Wednesday preceding their second bye round in three weeks, after having to cancel their home game earlier in July due to the conditions of Savoy Park.

Defender and captain Tom Laspina will be forced to miss on Sunday due to suspension while midfielder Kaden Saric will also be out of what will otherwise be a full strength side to go against the Diamonds.

MAN AT THE BACK: Jake Miles and the Myrtleford back four will need to bring their best this Sunday as they look to jump back into the top eight with a win against Wodonga Diamonds.

PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography

Savoy women lose grip on league title

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

LEAGUE title hopes for the Savoy women took a mighty blow on Sunday, suffering just their second loss of the season.

Ladder leaders Wodonga Heart proved a class above at Savoy Park taking out the top of the table battle 2-1 and going three points and goal difference ahead of the Savoys on the table with just three rounds to play.

Amber Howell’s goal off a keeper blunder was outmatched by a brace from Heart striker Lilly Brown to continue her rich run of form, scoring in four of her past five matches.

Savoys coach Gabby Paglia said conversion in front of goal let the team down.

“The end of the first half we were really getting on top, but we couldn’t take our chances,” she said.

“It was definitely a different game to the first time we played them, they seemed a lot more in control and there were a few

players I didn’t recognise from last time.

“We went into the second half fired up hoping to catch them off-guard, we had the speed against them, we had the passing going, but it didn’t turn out which was a bit unfortunate.

“I think it was quite congested in front of goal and a bit of panic set in as well.”

The Savoys have entered a rare dry spell on their season with just the one win in their past four matches and face another challenging prospect against fourth placed Wodonga

CLEARING AWAY: Zali Feltrin about to clear the ball from defence with the Savoy women preparing for their last game of the season this season against Wodonga Diamonds.

PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography

Diamonds this Sunday at home.

Paglia said with the team now a slim chance to end on top and take out the league tile, the focus has shifted to preparation for finals as they play their last regular season match.

“Taking that second place has really settled in with the girls and I think we’re going to be striving even harder,” she said.

“We’re going back to how we were at the start of the year with training sessions… it’s more about getting some goals on the scoreboard and firing ourselves up again in attack.

Rainfall impacts Myrtleford golf

DESPITE the rain on Friday and Saturday, golfers still took to the Myrtleford Golf Club to try their hand at the course.

Saturday, July 29

Myrtleford Bake House Stableford AMCR 71

A grade winner: Spider Hancock (16) 34 pts c/b. A grade runner up: Ichlis Giovannoni (18) 34 pts.

Ball winners: J Martin 31, C Piazza 31, A Jose 31, A Rockliff 31.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Craig Piazza, fourth second shot: Aaron Jose, eighth: Ben Holmes, 14th: Alan Rockliff, 16th: Craig Piazza.

Matthews Cleaning encour-

agement award: Warren Rowney 26 pts c/b.

Raffle winner: Bill O’Donohue.

Thursday, July 27

Myrtleford Bake House - Stableford AMCR 76

A grade winner: Barb Welch (25) 32 pts. A grade runner up: Kerry Newton (24) 31pts.

Ball winners: Faye McLees 30 pts, Heather Street 29 pts c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - 10th: Angela O’Shaughnessy, 14th: Barb Welch.

Wednesday, July 26

Myrtleford Bake House - Stableford AMCR 71

A grade winner: Warren Rowney (31) 38 pts. A grade run-

ner up: David Clark (18) 32 pts.

Ball winners: J Martin 30, G Veldman 30.

Foodworks NTPs - first: David Clark, eighth: Ian Wales, 14th: Jim Martin.

Tuesday, July 25

Drummond Golf Monthly Medal Stableford AMCR 76

A grade winner: Kerry Newton (24) 34 pts. A grade runner up: Angela O’Shaughnessy (21) 32 pts. 9 hole winner: Suzette Kelly (51) 11 pts. 9 hole runner up: Penny Dawkins (37) 7 pts c/b. Ball winners: Marnie Broz 29pts, Barb Welch 28pts c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Liz Orton, 14th: Angela O’Shaughnessy.

“You can tell at training how the weekend is going to go, the week before Wang was a bit here, there and everywhere whereas the last week it was starting to fire up again so hopefully this week is the week we get back on top.”

In a stroke of fortune, Myrtleford were able to hold onto second place due to an upset loss for the Albury Hotspurs and remain one point behind the Savoys in third.

OTHER SAVOY TEAM RESULTS

Division 2 Men: Myrtleford 0 def by Wodonga Heart 7.

Division 3 Men: Myrtleford 4 def Wodonga Heart 0.

Over 35: BYE.

U17 Girls: BYE.

U16 Boys: Myrtleford 0 def by Wodonga Heart 3.

U14 Boys: Myrtleford 1 def by Wodonga Heart 2.

U13 Boys: Myrtleford 1 def by Wodonga Heart 2.

U12 Boys: Myrtleford 2 def by Wodonga Heart 3.

WEDNESDAY WINNER: Warren Rowney took out Wednesday’s Myrtleford Bakehouse Stableford with 38 points.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD

NORTH WANGARATTA

BONNIE DOON 2.6 12.18

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Kye Williams 1. BONNIE DOON: Luke Murray 10, Will Foster

4, Al Bennett 3, Luke James 2, Campbell Smedley 2, James Fox 1, Matthew Hedin 1. BEST:

NORTH WANGARATTA: Tyler Schulze, Adam Enever, Jay Barker, David Killen, Kyle Mcquade, Jamie Berry. BONNIE DOON: Luke Murray, Campbell Smedley, Matthew Hedin, Joel Sanford, Luke Berriman, Guy Murray.

BRIGHT 7.3 9.7 17.11 22.13.145

WHOROULY 2.0 3.1

GOALS: BRIGHT: Guy Campbell 7, Cooper Thomason 4, Jack Dalbosco 2, Samuel Dalbosco

2, Riley Bacon 1, Dylan Bursill 1, Alexander Dalbosco 1, Nick Howell 1, Kieren Jamieson

1, Chad Martin 1, Max Rampling 1. WHOROULY: Simon Chalmers 2, Jake Riley 1. BEST: BRIGHT: Michael Elliott, Guy Campbell, Joe Gray, Samuel Dalbosco, Max Rampling, Alexander Dalbosco. WHOROULY: Riley Calvene, Andrew Newton, William Allen, Paul Glanville, Cameron Wood, Lachlan Moore.

MOYHU 4.7 9.11 14.15 23.18.156

TARRAWINGEE 2.2 3.4 3.5 4.6.30

GOALS: MOYHU: Jared Lea 6, Charlie West 3, Harrison Bell 2, Harrison Grant 2, Nick Stewart

RESERVES RESULTS

North Wangaratta vs Bonnie Doon - ABANDONED

Bright ....................31.9.195

Whorouly ....................0.3.3

BEST: BRIGHT: Jed Pryor, Adam Whelann, Brodie Brain, Jet Walton, Joseph Crawley, Aidan Parmesan. WHOROULY: Marc Costenaro, Adam Pascoe, Peter Sang, Nathan De Vries, Ryan Harris.

Moyhu..................21.16.142

Tarrawingee ..............6.7.43

NETBALL SCORES

A GRADE:

King Valley 35 def by Greta 51,Nth Wangaratta 32 def by Bonnie Doon 53, Bright 20 def Whorouly 69, Moyhu 43 def by Tarrawingee 56, Milawa 80 def Benalla All Blacks 37

B GRADE:

King Valley 45 drew with Greta 45, Nth Wangaratta 38 def by Bonnie Doon 57, Bright 41 def Whorouly 39, Moyhu 43 def Tarrawingee 37, Milawa 57 def Benalla All Blacks 50

B RESERVE:

King Valley 28 def by Greta 37, Nth Wangaratta 12 def by Bonnie Doon 102, Bright 45 drew with Whorouly 45, Moyhu 49 def Tarrawingee 38, Milawa 50 def Benalla All Blacks 36

C GRADE:

King Valley 17 def by Greta 45, Nth Wangaratta 41 def by Bonnie Doon 56, Bright 28 def Whorouly 19, Moyhu 27 drew with Tarrawingee 27, Milawa 29 def by Benalla All Blacks 39

15 & UNDER:

King Valley 17 def by Greta 27, Nth Wangaratta 25 def by Bonnie Doon 34, Bright 21 def by Whorouly 23, Moyhu 26 def Tarrawingee 9, Milawa 16 def by Benalla All Blacks 21

ROUND RESULTS:

ROUND 18

SATURDAY,AUGUST 5

GOORAMBAT vs MILAWA

KING VALLEY vs NNIE DOON

WHOROULY vs MOYHU

GRETA vs TARRAWINGEE

BENALLA ALL BLACKS vs NORTH WANGARATTA

BRIGHT - BYE

2, Bailey Zimmermann 2, Caleb Bell 1, Dylan Carmody 1, Liam Cook 1, Fraser Landgren 1, Jett Roberts 1, Darby West 1. TARRAWINGEE: Danyon Hearne 1, Sam Piper 1, Ethan Ryan

1, William Styles 1. BEST: MOYHU: Harrison Grant, Matthew Thrum, Caleb Bell, Jared Lea, Bailey Zimmermann, Lukas Jakobsson. TARRAWINGEE: Sam Piper, Will Creed, Brandon Igri, Ryley Benton, Joel Cain, Thomas Salmon.

KING VALLEY

GRETA

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Ryan Wait 2, Charlie Arthur 1, Charlie Davies 1, Beau Wheeler 1.

GRETA: Frazer Judd 6, Lachie Kennett 4, Daniel Cassidy 2, James McClounan 2, Nicholas Pell 2, Tyler Arrowsmith 1, Joshua Bell 1, Brenton Newbold 1. BEST: KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler, Bradley Collihole, Charlie Davies, Tom Davies, Ryan Wait, Tim Roman GRETA: Lachie Kennett, Zac Northey, Tom Fursdon, James McClounan, Tom Baker, Frazer Judd.

MILAWA

BENALLA ALL BLACKS 1.0

GOALS: MILAWA: Sebastian De Napoli 13, Steven Williamson 6, Harry Allan 4, Luke Toohey 2, Michael Walker 1, Jarryd Wallace 2. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford 1, Tom Levy 1. BEST: MILAWA: Sebastian De Napoli, Xavier Ham, Harry Allan, Steven Williamson, Aiden Bihun, Daniel Bihun. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Nicholas Spencer, Alec Crawford, Kyle Collisson, Chelton Orchard, Dylan Norman, Jordan Dux.

MOYHU: Leroy Dowling, Noah Crispin, Hayden Currie, Ryan Hargreaves, Nikolas McAsey, Harry Verdon. TARRAWINGEE: Charlie Eames, Declan Espejo, Thomas Deans, Harry Gorman.

King Valley ..................0.1.1

Greta ...................22.15.147

KING VALLEY: Joel Burchall, Angus Thorne, Stuart Smith, Harry White, Aaron Hammond, Josh Brown. GRETA: Luke Arrowsmith, Matthew Naish, Campbell McClounan, Damiun Cassidy, Matt Gathercole, Trent Whitecross.

Milawa ......................3.3.21

Benalla All Blacks .....10.7.67

MILAWA: Michael Box, John Conroy, Brenton Gray, Tim Leslie, Zachary Wallace, Hamish Falla. BENALLA ALL

BLACKS: Karl Mullins, Eoin Fitzgerald, John Hughes, Ayden Amos, Joshua Kotvas, Regan Sheehan

NORTH East Bushrangers

Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”

Eleven NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.

One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.

Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

U14 Boys 1 37 def by Keilor 2 50

(Top Scorers: Keoni Anderson 12, Sam Lupo 9, Harris Kain 4)

U14 Boys 2 37 def by Macedon Rangers 47

(Top Scorers: Brock Buckland 17, Thomas Waite 7, Michael Moylan 6)

U14 Girls 1 34 def  Nunawading 2 32

(Top Scorers: Ella Mercieca 12, Annaliese Gray 9, Maisy Moscrop 7)

U14 Girls 2 39 def Keilor 4 33

(Top Scorers: Ruby Pickles 12, Maria Hanley 9, Kaity Ford 8)

U16 Boys 1 60 def by Keilor 2 62

(Top Scorers: Dashiell Smith 15, Jett Milligan 14, Cooper Clark 13)

U16 Boys 2 47 def Westgate 2 46

(Top Scorers: Harry Pople 16, Sam Kain 12, Lenny Lonergan 7)

U16 Girls 1 59 def Waverly 1 54

(Top Scorers: Molly Moylan 22, Mekenzie Wood 10, Indianna Phillips 9)

U16 Girls 2 42 def Wyndham 29

(Top Scorers: Lexus Flower 15, Lily Moffatt 9, Ebony Chapman 6)

U18 Boys 1 66 def Waverly 1 49

(Top Scorers: Lochie Harvey 20, Caleb Wharepapa 15, Frank Oguche 14)

U18 Boys 2 45 def by Keilor 5 53

(Top Scorers: Zach Schluter 12, James Frazer 10, Jac Green 6)

U18 Girls 36 def by Diamond Valley

(Top Scorers: Montanna Burke 14, Jess

DMB juniors slog it out against Hawks

By BRAD REDMOND, U14 coach

AFTER an early morning rain shower during the U12’s game, the ground was heavy, slippery and very muddy.

Before the game, the boys were told that this game would not be easy.

Kiewa looked taller and well drilled, and would bring the contest to us but we gave the boys a target: keep total scores against us below 100 points for the year.

Challenge accepted.

With Jai (Redmond) on 49 goals, we were looking for him to kick his 50th goal early, which he did with the opening goal.

It was great to see the friendship within the team with the whole side getting around him.

Kiewa kept pushing but with the challenge that we set out backline still ringing in their ears, they held fast and at the end of the first quarter, we held them scoreless to 3.4.

During the second term, we shared the ball around a lot more, and everyone got a bit more muddy.

We moved around our CHFs with great success, with Will (LutterWood) kicking a great left foot goal, closely followed by Massimo (Perri), out of his traditional wing position, kicking his first for the year.

At half-time, with a little inaccurate kicking, we extended our lead to 40-0.

With the ground getting more and

more heavy as the game went on, it started to become a slog-fest.

We again were moving the boys around, giving them opportunities in other positions, and they all relished the challenge.

It must have been a day for left footers as in the second half, Darcy (Fallon) and Jack (Coulston) also added to the score, with three goals between them.

It was great to see the vast numbers of goal scorers this week with a few of them kicking their first goal for the season.

Our backs, ran by Mark (Flay), were continually challenged, and all but withstood every effort that Kiewa threw at them.

In the end, we came home with our traditional last quarter blitz to run out winners by 67 points.

With finals coming soon, it’s now time to put in the extra effort - we need everyone to attend training both Tuesday and Thursday.

Also, if you are unavailable for games or training, please make contact with Aaron or Brad as soon as you know you will be unavailable so that it can be planned for.

Final scores

DMB 3.4, 5.10, 7.11, 10.13.73

Kiewa 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 1.0.6

Goals: Jai Redmond 3, Jack Coulston 2, Toby Derrick 1, Darcy Fallon 1, Ryan Jamieson 1, Will Lutter-Wood 1, Massimo Perri 1.

Bests: Will Lutter-Wood, Mark Flay, Lucas Anderson, Massimo Perri, Darcy Fallon, Jack Coulston.

DMB finals hopes still alive after KSC loss

By DANIEL SAVILLE

DESPITE being overpowered in the second half by the undefeated Hawks, a mighty first-half performance will give Dederang-Mount Beauty’s

A grade netballers a reason to believe in their finals dream.

The home side turned up to the courts of Dederang with a point to prove and started strongly, down by only a narrow margin at the first change.

The Bombers matched the Hawks with and without the ball in the first half to give them a big scare before halftime, with a nine-point deficit (20-29) separating the teams with a half of netball to play.

The Hawks are still yet to lose this season and demon-

strated why they are this year’s clear premiership favourites with a dominant second half showing on the road.

After running their opponents ragged in the final two quarters, KSC conceded only nine goals and scored 32 goals of their own to finish with a 6129 win.

In a positive for the Bombers, last Saturday’s game was a far cry from the 18-66 loss they suffered against the same opponents last time they met and highlights the progress and improvement that has been made.

Dani Beer was the Bombers’ best for her efforts in the Hawks’ attacking circle, who was without usual defensive partner Emily Jansen van Beek.

Inclusion Keely Bullivant

was impressive at the other end of the court, while captain Alysha de Koeyer (26 goals) scored the vast majority of her team’s total.

The Bombers still have plenty to play for in the final three rounds of the Tallangatta & District Netball Association season.

Dederang-Mount Beauty are currently in an amazing race for the fifth and final postseason position that is up for grabs.

Mitta United (fifth, 34 points), Tallangatta (sixth, 34 points), DMB (seventh, 32 points) and Barnawartha (eighth, 32 points) all have genuine claims on the sought-after spot in a contest that will go right down to the final match

Subdued week at Mount Beauty golf

of the home and away season.

In what could be considered an early elimination final, the Bombers and Tigers from Barnawartha will battle it out for an ultra-important four competition points.

If their most recent meeting in Round 6 is anything to go by when DMB came out on top in a two-goal thriller, a nail-biting match from start to finish is bound to happen.

In Saturday’s other senior netball results against KiewaSandy Creek, B grade were down by only three goals at half-time but lost by 17 (36-53), while the Bombers’ C grade match would finish with an identical scoreline to the A grade game a few hours later –29-61.

ONLY six players ventured out on Wednesday, 26 July, despite the reasonable weather, to see Peter Dilley come home on the front nine with 19 points, followed by Steuart Snooks with his 16 points.

The club kept the balls for the NTPs on both the seventh and the ninth including the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office.

On Saturday, July 29, a group of 11 players contended the 18 hole par event which saw Allan Retallick victorious with his +2 pipping Ross Rynehart +1 at the post.

NTPs went to the club on the seventh along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office.

The ninth went to Ron Gallagher, 17th to Roger Church with the money going to Allan Retallick on the 18th.

The ladies played on both days but, unfortunately, could not field enough players for a comp on either day.

CELEBRATE: The Bombers get around Jai Redmond (centre) after he booted his 50th goal for the season.

IN THE HUNT: Darcy Fallon tracks down the muddy footy.

HANG TIME: Toby Derrick uses his opponent as a stepladder and sets himself for a mark.

A grade Lions push Bright aside

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WHOROULY’S A grade squad are one step closer to securing a finals berth after their comprehensive 69-20 win over Bright at Pioneer Park.

The Lions picked up the crucial four points in fine form, leading 15-6 at quarter time before stretching the margin to 17 goals by the half.

With percentage likely to come into play in deciding the final six, the Lions accelerated after the break, with Katie Ivone (43 goals at 89.58 per cent) the target in the shooting circle.

Bright applied some impressive defensive pressure across the court, with Maddi Muller and Ash Farmer performing exceptionally well.

The Lions capped off a strong match with a 20 goal final term to take the win by 49.

Whorouly coach Ebony Allen said her side settled into the match well.

With the win in the books, and with other results from the weekend, Whorouly is now fifth on the ladder on percentage but face a challenging end to the season with matches against Moyhu (eighth), Bonnie Doon (fourth) and Greta (second) to round out the home and away season.

“We take on Moyhu in the next round - we had a good match-up against them last time we met so I have no doubt that it will again be another great game,” Allen said.

“We are hoping to be able to hold our spot on the ladder so it is an important match for us to get that win but I am confident in the girls and the netball we are putting out at the moment so hopefully we can get it done.”

Bright A/B grade coach Marlene Steiner said it was a strong defensive effort.

“Our strong defence was there,” she said.

HERE: Bright’s Maddi Muller calls for the ball as she jostles with Ebony Allen for position.

QUICK SKILLS: Sarah Primerano moves the ball through the midcourt in Whorouly’s 49 goal win over Bright.

PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

Bright B graders take stunning first win

By NATHAN DE VRIES

IT’S been a challenging season for Bright’s B grade netballers, but their hard work and persistence paid off on Saturday with a thrilling 41-39 win over sixth placed Whorouly.

Coming into the match without a victory to their name, Bright controlled the game, taking a five goal lead at quarter time and maintaining it to the half-time break.

The Lions started to work their way back into the match, cutting the margin to five goals heading into a

frenetic final quarter, with Bright able to hang on for the win.

Bright A/B grade coach Marlene Steiner said she was exceptionally proud of her squad and their tenacity across a difficult season.

“It was really quite funny, after the game, everyone kept walking around saying ‘did you hear? B grade won’they’re over the moon, it was a shock defeat for Whorouly,” she said.

“They were really pumped going into the day, being at home, they went out there really happy and ready to go.

“To Kate (Armstrong) and Brydee’s (Bond) credit, they shot very well, and Kristi (Hacket) was our standout in goalkeeper once again – from their first centre pass, Kristi made an intercept and we scored, that really got their confidence levels up there.

“Every time they went out, every change of quarters I just said they just need to win their first three centre passes because then they’ll always have a buffer of two goals.”

Bright will take this weekend off with the bye.

“It took us the first quarter to work ourselves into the game but once we got going and everyone was settled, it turned out to be a really great performance by everyone,” she said.

“Our last half especially, I thought everyone really took it up a notch and played a really smart style of netball which was great.

“There are still a few basics skills that we are working on tweaking heading into the finals series but all in all I was happy with the performance.”

“Changing Maddi (Muller) down to attack with Jess (Carnes) did give us some drive in the attack end but we needed her in the defence end as well.

“Jess shot well, but she was lacking someone in there to support her, that’s always tricky.”

In other matches from the weekend, Bright’s B graders recorded their first win of the season with a 41-39 win, the B reserve sides fought out a 45-45 draw, Bright took the chocolates in C grade 28-19, while the Lions got home by two goals in the 15 and under match.

SURE SHOT: Brydee Bond shot 30 goals to help Bright’s B grade squad to their first win of the season. PHOTOS: Charlotte Kilner

Mountain Men too powerful for Whorouly

BRIGHT once again showed they have what it takes to go all the way this year, dispatching their nearest geographical competitor Whorouly 22.13 (145) to 3.1 (19) at Pioneer Park on Saturday.

A seven goal to two first term from the home side proved they meant business, with Bright’s defensive spread and ability to rebound the footy outclassing what the Lions could muster.

Whorouly managed to find three goals to half-time, two from Simon Chalmers, but were kept scoreless for the rest of the match.

Clean ball movement and impressive intercepting from Bright vice-captain

Michael Elliot kept the twopronged goal kicking force of Cooper Thomason and Guy Campbell well supplied all day, with the duo kicking 11 majors between them.

Eight other Mountain Men pitched in with goals to hand Bright a 126 point win and a healthy percentage bump just three rounds out from finals.

Bright coach Paul Harrison said his team’s defensive structure worked perfectly.

“We were more than happy to allow Whorouly to hit those first two short kicks because we knew after that they were going to have to

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kick long to us which is what we wanted to happen and back in our back half to be able to intercept mark and rebound from it,” he said.

“We wanted to start well because in certain games when we start a little bit slow, it takes us a while to build into games sometimes, so we wanted to make sure we started well, and it was obviously going to start in the guts.

“In the second quarter, Whorouly were able to slow it down a little bit – we were going a bit too wide then, we were hitting the ground and going out the other side instead of being a bit more direct so it was nice to be able to clean that up in the third quarter.”

Harrison said Elliott’s ability to read the play was on full display on the weekend in a best on ground performance.

“He’s been terrific for us this year, he reads the play so well and sets up behind the footy so well,” he said.

“He probably would’ve taken eight or nine intercept marks, and used the footy so well.”

Whorouly coach Riley Calvene said it was a great lesson for his young side as they face a series of mustwin matches over the next three weeks to feature in finals.

“I think we came up against a really good side - their ability to spread and run, their ball use was far better than ours and it showed,” he said.

“With us being such a young side, we can learn a lot from the weekend.

“Bright’s ability to spread, use the ball and their overall fitness levels are where we need to get at, we’re trying to play a similar brand of footy.

“Andy Newton was again quite strong through the midfield, he’s put together a good month of footy.

“Will Allen wasn’t too bad on the weekend, used the ball pretty well, and Lachy Moore has been fairly good over the past couple of weeks.”

It was an even larger margin in the reserves hit-out, with Whorouly managing just three minor scores to Bright’s 31.9 (195).

The Lions face number six side Moyhu at home this Saturday with the winner to keep in the hunt for a senior finals berth, while Bright will take the bye.

FAST FEET: Ben Harrington side steps Patrick Bren.

EXPLOSIVE: Riley Calvene boots the ball after a sprint through the middle of the ground.

COMPOSURE: Michael Elliott was in control of Bright’s defensive structure.

BRACE FOR IMPACT: Harry Jamieson leaps on the mark and puts his body on the line.

PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

MARK PAID: Lachy Moore comes down with the footy in the Lions’ forward 50.

TOO GOOD: Bright’s Joe Gray gets on top of Whorouly’s Jacob Penn in a ruck contest on Saturday.

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Albury v Wang Rovers

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Wangaratta v Wodonga Raiders

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Round 18

Saturday 5th August

Goorambat v Milawa

King Valley v Bonnie Doon

Whorouly v Moyhu

Greta v Tarrawingee

Benalla v Nth Wang

Bye Bright

Round 16

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Alanna McLees ...........................115

Tracey Grenfell ...........................113

Regan Alexander ........................112

Rebecca Healy ............................112

Amanda Toner ............................112

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Katie Ivone .................................107

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Jo Ross-Jackson .......................105

Mark Ditcham ............................104

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Friday, Aug 4

Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond

Saturday, Aug 5

Essendon vs. West Coast

Adelaide vs. Gold Coast

Saturday 5th August

Mitta United v Tallangatta

Rutherglen v Dederang

Wodonga v Thurgoona

Beechworth v Wahgunyah

Yackandandah v Barnawartha

Kiewa v Chiltern

Hawthorn vs. Collingwood

Geelong vs. Port Adelaide

GWS vs. Sydney

Sunday, Aug 6

Nth Melbourne vs. Melbourne

St Kilda vs. Carlton

Fremantle vs. Brisbane

Bombers outclassed by undefeated Hawks

By DANIEL SAVILLE

A DEFIANT Dederang-Mount Beauty

senior outfit did their best to restrict TDFL powerhouse Kiewa-Sandy Creek on their home turf, but it proved to be too great of a challenge, eventually going down by 136 points.

The 2.8 (20) to 23.18 (156) scoreline was not the result that the Bombers were hoping for in their penultimate home game in 2023.

KSC kicked six first-quarter goals to DMB’s one and the second quarter followed a very similar script to give the Hawks a 72-point lead at the main break.

Despite not registering a goal themselves in 20 minutes of playing time, DederangMount Beauty were able to halt the Hawks’ momentum in a big way by only conceding one third-quarter goal.

Unfortunately for the home team, the dam wall burst in the final term as the Hawks kicked nine goals to nil to seal a comprehensive triple-figure victory and make it 15 wins in a row.

Phil Bellingham, Connor Brodie and Brady Johnson were the best for the Bombers in Jaydn Chalmers’ 100th game in red and black.

Cody Hewat and Matt Lee kicked truly to be the Bombers’ only goalkickers for the afternoon.

With three rounds to play, the Bombers sit in ninth position on the Tallangatta & District Football League ladder with six wins, nine losses and a percentage of just under 80 per cent.

Dederang-Mount Beauty will play Barnawartha (fifth) this weekend in what will be their final home game for the season, followed by away trips to Rutherglen (eleventh) and Chiltern (fourth) in round 17 and 18 respectively.

In their previous clash earlier this season, the Bombers were trailing the Tigers by less than a goal at half-time before fading late to lose by 43 points.

In what appears to be a considerable gulf between the league’s best and the rest, five of the weekend’s six senior matches finished with a winning margin of more than 100 points, in what would have to be a concerning result for those at league HQ.

Dederang-Mount Beauty’s reserves side were unable to match the intensity of a strong Kiewa-Sandy Creek in the earlier game at Dederang.

The ninth-placed Bombers went four quarters without a goal as they were defeated by 133 points against the fifth-placed Hawks – 0.1 (1) to 20.14 (134).

ARM IN ARM

Hall of Famer

Myrtleford’s Anndrea Crisp Sullivan

ONE of the greatest netballers ever to grace the court at McNamara Reserve was inducted into the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League’s Hall of Fame over the weekend.

Anndrea Crisp Sullivan has been synonymous with the Saints’ O&M netball program since Myrtleford joined the league in 1993, and was vital in the club’s A grade flag wins in 1995, ‘97, 2000 and 2003.

With 380 club matches, more than 300 of them in the A grade squad, and multiple representative and best team nods, Crisp Sullivan’s netball resume is beyond reproach.

Club co-president Luke Chapman said there was no

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more fitting inductee to the league Hall of Fame.

“Her resume speaks for itself, and it’s good they’re starting to recognise those netballers - to begin with, it (the Hall of Fame) was mainly football, but they’re really starting to recognise a lot of the netballers who have had just as big of an impact on clubs,” he said.

“Anndrea’s been involved with Myrtleford all her life, her dad being a 1970 premiership player and her uncle as well, with cousins, brothers and sisters

Hall of Fame

also having played at the club before.

“She’s grown up around the place and never left “She’s been heavily involved in the netball side of things but she’s also been a great volunteer, you can always rely on Anndrea and her family to help out when needed and when asked.”

Former Myrtleford star John Smith was also honoured at the Hall of Fame ceremony, elevated to legend status –among his achievements at Rutherglen, North Albury and Wodonga, Smith spent a season at Myrtleford in 1978.

The Saints’ A grade side will hope to channel Crisp Sullivan’s prowess when they return from the Hall of Fame bye to take

on top side Yarrawonga this Saturday at JC Lowe Oval.

The footballers will also face a challenge against last season’s senior premiership runners up.

“I think the girls will be excited to play the benchmark team in the competition, they’re going pretty well at the moment,” Chapman said.

“It will be a big challenge, it’s something they can step up and overcome.

“We have played some good football against those better sides – I think ‘Funky’ (senior coach Craig Millar) would be looking for a consistent effort, a four-quarter effort.

“If there’s a four-quarter effort, the scoreboard looks after itself.”

BRIGHT and Whorouly netballers come together after a thrilling B grade match on Saturday. Bright managed to hold onto the lead to take their first win of the season by just two goals. O&K netball stories: Page 25.

PHOTO: Charlotte Kilner