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WONDERFUL PARADE COLOUR, smiling faces, and a sense of joy set Bright alight on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of locals from across the community joined in the Bright Autumn Festival’s Gala Day Parade, returning after a two year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. Taking pride of place were members from IDance (pictured), who won the best float in the parade. Full story, more photos pages 5.

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$1.5m health boost

By MARTIN DAVIS THE Victorian Government has announced $1.52 million to help progress the ambitious $40m Bright Health Precinct.

Northern Victorian MP, Mark Gepp, visited the Bright Hospital yesterday and met with Alpine Health officials to announce the funding, as part of the 2022/23 Victorian Budget.

Mr Gepp said the support is part of the Victorian Government’s Regional and Rural Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services Revitalisation Strategy, to modernise ageing facilities which are home to some of our most

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1.52 MILLION REASONS TO SMILE: Alpine Health’s (from left) Donovan Jacka, Mandy Clayton, Nick Shaw, MP Mark Gepp, Sarah Fagan and David Leggo are extremely happy about the $1.52m State Government support.

PHOTO: Alpine Health vulnerable older Victorians.

“This is great news for local families...we‘ll be planning for facilities that will cater to residents’

needs, meaning they can stay connected to their local community,” he said.

A delighted Alpine Health chief executive officer Nick Shaw said the

funding support will allow the organisation to move to the next stage of its detailed planning process, of the new Bright Health Precinct.

Mr Shaw and his team

will be working with the Victorian Health Building Authority to produce detailed designs for the precinct model.

“The relationship between us and VHBA becomes extremely important, as they are critical partner for all health–related building across the state,” he said.

“Once this process is complete we will be at a shovel ready stage of the project.”

Under the Bright Health Precinct, Alpine Health is looking to replace the current Hawthorn Village aged care facility with a new 35-bed ‘high needs’ aged care facility, and redevelop

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Hawthorn Village into an education and training facility with the ability to have accommodation for international students and essential workers.

It is also looking to redevelop accute care facilities in the Bright hospital.

“Our precinct plans still holds for a refurbishment of the hospital and the community area,” Mr Shaw said.

“The goverment has our plans and after funding us a year or more ago to complete a feasibility and business case for the Bright Health Precinct, this funding is now the extension and the formalisation of the concept planning that came out of the study.”

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FUTURE VISION: Designs for the $9.43m works at Myrtleford P-12 College, including the new indoor sports centre (above) and new prep to year two building (below) are complete and awaiting final approval.

Building for future MYRTLEFORD P-12 College is just one approval away from going to tender and starting the build on its new indoor sports centre, along with a new prep to year two building and office/ administration building, thanks to $9.43 million in State Government funding.

Principal Zlatko Pear said Wodonga firm JWP Architects, which was chosen for the project back in May 2021, has completed the designs and they are awaiting final approval from the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA).

“Once that comes in, we go to tender to find a builder so we’re almost at that stage,” he said.

“We’re hoping to go to tender next week and then its

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a three to four week process to tender.

“The plan and hope is that shovels will hit the ground early next term so about another two months at least until earth is moved.

“Once we get approval and we’ve found the builder things will happen pretty quickly because, although it’s essentially three different projects, they can be done simultaneously.

“This means it will be a bit chaotic around here for

around the six months but we’re so excited.”

The project includes three major buildings that are new: a sports stadium at the old secondary school site on Mummery Road; a new seven room facility for years prep, one and two; and

an office/admin building, plus extensive landscaping, refurbishing the old office building into an arts, drama and music area, and other small refurbishments including demolishment of the old prep-two corridor.

Mr Pear said the design

process went smoothly, with everything from floor plans to colour schemes picked out.

“Everything went between the school, the architect and VSBA so it was a long, slow process but it did go smoothly,” he said.

“It makes sense that the VSBA were so involved because its taxpayers’ money so they want to make sure it all works and is necessary and we also get the biggest bang for our buck.

“We’re very excited for how its all looking and, if we have leftover money after going to tender, we’ll look at using that for landscaping and other smaller things.

“When it goes to tender

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we’ll also be very keen to get a builder who wants to use local tradespeople, as we did last time, but it’s a reasonable sized project so only certain builders can be employed.

“We’ve been immersed in this for almost a year and half now so we just want it to start happening and hope the buildings will be operational early next year.

“Once these projects are done our school has basically been rebuilt over the last 12 years so we’re excited to see that.

“Plus, the chances are we won’t get substantial funding for capital works for a while again so we want to get this right and cater for the future.”

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State Government offers $250 energy bill bonus ALPINE Shire households can receive a $250 payment if they seek out a better energy deal on Victoria’s Energy Compare website.

As part of the Victorian budget 2022/23, the State Government will invest $250 million in a new ‘Power Saving Bonus’.

From July 1, the new $250 payment will be open to all Victorian households who use the Victorian Energy Compare website to compare their energy deal and seek out a better price.

“This is a great opportunity for Victorians to save money, ease the

It also builds on the $250 bonus for concession recipients delivered in the 2020/21 budget, which remains open to eligible concession card holders until June 30, 2022.

Eligible concession card holders include those receiving payments through the Pension Concession, JobSeeker, Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance programs, or who hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card.

Households that have previously claimed the $50 or $250 ‘Power Saving Bonus’ will be eligible for this new one-off payment when the program opens in July.

out of every 10 users can save money by switching energy offers, with typical annual savings of $330 on energy bills in the first year of switching alone.  The quickest way to submit an application for the $250 bonus will be through the website, but Victorians without access to a computer or the internet can call the Victorian Energy Compare helpline or receive support from a community outreach partners.

The $250 ‘Power Saving Bonus’ runs until June 30, 2023, and follows a similar $50 payment in the 2018/19 state budget.

cost of living, and cut their energy bills,” Premier Daniel Andrews said.

“Big power companies rely on people not having the time, information or knowledge to save money.

“But we know better deals are out there - and we’re helping Victorian families find them.”

The premier said the Victorian Energy Compare website is the only free and independent online energy price comparison service available to Victorian energy consumers.

According to the premier, user data shows that seven

Labor candidate for Indi Nadia David.

Labor candidate tests positive to COVID LABOR candidate for Indi, Nadia David, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

“After a full week of community candidate forums and travelling all over the electorate, I tested positive after a routine Rapid Antigen Test on Sunday morning,” Ms David said.

“I notified close contacts and the candidates with whom I attended the Alexandra Community Forum on Friday night and have received kind messages of support from them all.

“At the moment, I feel like I have a cold and I’m hoping that’s as serious as the symptoms get.

“I am extremely grateful I have been fortunate enough to receive three vaccinations and I fully expect my brush with COVID will be relatively mild as a result.

“If anyone has any doubts about getting the third vaccination, or any vaccination, I urge you take this virus seriously and protect yourself from serious illness.

“Our hospitals, nurses and doctors will thank you for not needing hospitalisation.”

Ms David said she’ll be isolating at home for seven days in line with Victorian Government requirements and she hopes to keep campaigning online.

“This is just the reality of living with COVID during this election,” she said.

Hops expansion bears fruit for brewers as harvest wraps up HOP Products Australia (HPA) recently completed this year‘s hop harvest, with a total of 810 hectares of product picked across their three farms – the largest being Rostrevor Gardens at Ovens – producing 1656 metric tonnes of hops.

“HPA successfully executed a strategy to increase the production volume and brewing quality of our most in–demand Aussie hops,” head of sales and marketing Owen Johnston said.

“This resulted in a 135 hectare (20.1 per cent) net increase and a 130 metric tonne (8.4 per cent) net increase year–on–year across our six proprietary hops – Eclipse®, Ella™, Enigma®, Galaxy®, Topaz™ and Vic Secret™ – as well as Cascade.

“Impact in beer is expected to remain strong, with oil content equal or above the

HARVEST DONE: The 2022 crop of hops have been harvested from HPA’s three gardens, including the Rostrevor Gardens near Ovens.

PHOTO: James Davidson five–year average for all hops.”

This year‘s harvest marked a significant milestone for HPA, with the completion of a $35 million capital expansion project that involved planting 300 new hectares of Galaxy®, Vic Secret™ and their newest proprietary hop Eclipse®, as well as constructing a new processing facility.

The facility now houses an additional two picking machines, 12 kiln floors, one conditioning floor and one bale press, effectively boosting the total processing capacity by 50 per cent.

HPA‘s focus now shifts to maximising the productivity of the new hop gardens.

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Aussie hops continue to enjoy strong demand from brewers everywhere, which means crop 2022 is heavily contracted.

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A wet but warmer April for the shire

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

UP FOR SALE: Expressions of interest to buy the expansive complex at 135 Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road are now open.

PHOTO: Elders Real Estate

Former tobacco sheds are back on the market

By NATHAN DE VRIES

PRIME industrial real estate on the Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road is up for offer, with gargantuan former tobacco sheds on the market.

Elders Real Estate is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of the property at 235 Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road, which boasts a 22,000 square metre steel framed and clad multi-building complex on a 5.8 hectare site.

The facility, which was built in the 1990s by tobacco giant Phillip Morris Australia as the leaf drying facilities, display and selling floor, has laid dormant since 2019, after a brief stint as a flour mill.

Selling agent Michael Everard said the building complex presents in a sound usable condition, partly in response to the strong site security and with a resident in place since the grains milling operated foundered.

“Our evaluation reveals that the building facilities are in reasonable condition,” he said.

“They have not been vandalised and could be reinstated for an appropriate purpose by a user-purchaser, or an investor.

“Given the substantial roof area of over five acres there could be significant solar power potential.”

While expected to fetch a pretty penny, the exact ballpark figure for a potential sale

remains up in the air Expressions of interest close on Wednesday, May 25, but the site has already attracted attention.

“It’s a big complex, it really comes down to putting it on the market to see if there were businesses or investors out there who have a use for it,” Mr Everard said.

“We seem to be getting good enquiry on it to date, and it’s only just gone out there, so it’s all fairly positive.”

Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce president Jim Van Geet said it was still too early in the process to speculate on what the sale, and subsequent use of the expansive facility, would mean for the local economy.

“They’re only expressions of interest, so it’s all going to hinge on who ends up buying it,” he said.

Alpine Shire mayor Cr Sarah Nicholas welcomed the move, stating it could bring an immense economic surge for the area.

“Consistent with Alpine Shire Council’s Economic Development Strategy adopted last year, we welcome future development of the building complex of the old tobacco sheds,” she said.

“Active use of this functional and significant structure will add to the diversity of industries already in our Shire, and bring economic and employment benefits to our communities.”

Council to progress hunt for new CEO

By MARTIN DAVIS ALPINE Shire Council was expected to help progress its hunt for a new chief executive officer at its meeting last night.

Gathered at the Mount Beauty Auditorium for their April meeting, councillors were expected to appoint former Rural City of Wangaratta senior manager Alan Clark as an interim acting CEO. Current CEO Charlie Bird,

who chase not to seek an extension after five years in the top job, will leave council on Friday, May 20.

Mr Clark’s appointment will allow council’s CEO selection committee - consisting of independent chairperson David Preiss, Mayor Sarah Nicholas, and councillors Tony Keeble and Kelli Prime - up to 12 months as of Saturday, May 21 to find a new CEO for the shire.

Other items on the agenda

included a petition with more than 80 signatures for a proposed footpath extension on the corner of Bird Avenue and Mummery Road.

The petition notes various safety issues for council to consider along the section of road in question, which include: narrow width and no kerb or shoulder; blind corners, the 60kmh speed limit; and increased numbers of vehicles, pedestrians and bike users.

In the month since receiving the petition, council has completed a preliminary assessment which identified to improve sightlines for road users through the removal and pruning of vegetation, while also working with Victoria Police to consider enforcement action around the 60kmh speed limit.

Coverage of council’s meeting will be in next week’s Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer.

APRIL weather in the Alpine Shire this year saw wetter but warmer conditions compared to 2021, with significant rainfall across the region.

Myrtleford had 61.8mm of rain last month, according to TAFCO’s weather monitor, and had a chilly start to April with a low of 6.2 degrees Celsius on the first, although both Porepunkah and Coral Bank near Mt Beauty saw even colder and wetter weather.

Porepunkah had a total of 87.6mm of rain and a low of 2.3 degrees and Coral Bank saw 76mm of rain and a low of 4.4 degrees.

Last year Myrtleford only saw 13mm of rain, with Porepunkah having 9.6mm and Coral Bank 19.8mm.

Temperatures in April 2021 dropped past zero with Porepunkah at -0.6 on April 22, Coral Bank at -0.5 on April 12, but Myrtleford stayed out of the negatives with a low of 1.5 degrees.

Myrtleford’s hottest temperature for the month was 26.3 degrees on April 11 with Porepunkah, and Coral Bank near Mt Beauty, only reaching 25.8 degrees and 26.4 degrees respectively.

April last year was much hotter for all three towns; Myrtleford reached a maximum of 32.2, Porepunkah at 29.7 and Coral Bank at 28.4.

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Misleading claims on voting record HOW disappointing and frustrating to see another misleading Liberal Party advertisement in last week’s Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer (page 5) claiming Helen Haines votes with Labor and the Greens 80 per cent of the time.

When new laws have been presented to parliament, Helen has voted equally with the Coalition and the Opposition.

The inflated figures quoted include times where Dr Haines has voted against shutting down debate on topics the government doesn’t want discussed.

Of course Helen would vote

against gagging debate that stifles democracy.

She considers each bill bought before parliament on its merits that’ s what Independents do.

They vote in the best interests of their constituents and don’t have to answer to party bosses.

Surely our representatives should be free to speak (respectfully) in parliament without being gagged - isn’t that what Australian democracy is all about?

Dorothy Veldman, Myrtleford

Concerning delay on bushfire action I AM concerned to hear that the Andrews Labor Government will not be acting on the Inspector General of Emergency Management’s (IGEM) findings

from a review of the 2019/20 bushfires until 2024.

The recent review by the IGEM surrounded issues such as fuel management, as well as the existing capacity of the Victorian emergency sector being challenged.

This is very poor on Premier Andrews’ behalf.

Asking bushfire-affected communities to endure through another two hot summers before any recommendations or recovery plans are implemented is just unacceptable.

This is not fair for our regional communities.

Various towns in my electorate like Bright, Porepunkah, Myrtleford and Harrietville have been economically demolished from the 2019-20 bushfires and have still not fully recovered.

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KEVIN Pitts, a person who is always in the background and the first to put their hand up when there is something which needs to be done, has been acknowledged for his commitment to the Myrtleford Rotary Club.

Mr Pitts was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation during the club’s meeting last Wednesday, April 27.

Club president Evan Jones said Kevin has been involved with the club for more than 10 years and he has been an integral part, always eager to help out where needed.

“The contribution to

Rotary Kevin has made over the last couple of years has been amazing, he is one of the background boys,” he said.

“Kevin has always been there for any public events we are running...he would be seen doing the behind the scenes things.”

The importance of having people who volunteer in clubs without leadership roles like the Rotary club is extremely important to ensure those who have leadership roles are supported.

“Kevin never sought the limelight of having the leadership role as part of the club and has always been happy to be in the background,” Mr Jones said.

WELL DONE: Myrtleford Rotary Club president Evan Jones (right) presented Kevin Pitts his Certificate of Appreciation, with wife Judy by his side, last Wednesday.

PHOTO: Myrtleford Rotary

Pioneer Park a buzz with Rotary market

By MARTIN DAVIS A LARGE crowd enjoyed a great day out at the Bright Rotary Market at Pioneer Park during the Bright Autumn Festival on Saturday.

With 75 stalls in attendance, PEOPLE GALORE: Many visitors and locals people were able to enjoy a came out to enjoy the autumn sun at the wide range of local produce Bright Rotary Market on Saturday. and many more products PHOTO: Alan Poynter from Bright and surrounds.

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Rotary Club of Bright vice president Alan Poynter said the day was well attended with a steady stream of locals and visitors making the journey to Pioneer Park.

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“Many visitors and stallholders mentioned they would prefer the main street location with Pioneer Park lacking basic amenities like toilets, disabled parking and power.”

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to help get our bushfire-affected communities on their feet before knocking them back down again in absence of immediate recovery plans.

I encourage Premier Andrews to consider the IGEM findings and implement these recommendations immediately.

Between Covid-19 and the 2019-20 impact of bushfires, our communities have had enough and need the Andrews’ Government’s support.

I will continue to push for a much quicker response from the Andrews Government.

The review findings can be found at https://www.igem. vic.gov.au/fire-season-inquiry/ inquiry-reports/inquiry-into-the2019-20-victorian-fire-seasonphase-1-report Tim McCurdy, Member for Ovens Valley

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SCHOOL IS NICE AND BRIGHT: Bright P-12 College used the colours of the Olympic flag that represent the continents of the world for its float. Students from prep through to Year 12 dressed brightly, in a colour from the Olympic flag.

PHOTOS: Jean-Pierre Ronco

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR: Fenella O’Sullivan sang the Australian national anthem. Pictured too her right were distinguished guests and float judges Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley), Helen Haines (MHR, Indi), and Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas.

AUMTUMN BAG PIPES: The Wangaratta Pipe Band was led by Pipe Major Gavin Davey and Drum Sergeant Debb Barr.

TRIBUTE TO BIG AL: Anthony Nicholson from the Mandala Project is carrying Big Al’s Town Crier’s hat and bell. All thoroughly enjoyed all Big Al’s roles with youth in the district and especially greeting and meeting locals and tourists alike. Right up until his passing, Al was easily the most photographed person in the Alpine Shire.

BEST ON SHOW: IDance won the best float in the parade.

They chose to represent the “unity” of all the continents, coming together by dressing in the Olympic ring colours and dancing as a team in team spirit.

Bright parade of colour Fantastic celebrations for Autumn Festival Gala Dayy

By MARTIN DAVIS BRIGHT was full of colour on Saturday, as large crowds came out to support the first Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day Parade after a two year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.

Thousands of people lined the streets and enjoyed the beautiful autumn weather after threats of rain earlier in the week meant festival organisers had to ensure they

had a plan for any unfortunate changes in weather.

Bright Autumn Festival president Brendan Holland said there was a really good crowd and nice vibe at Pioneer Park during the Rotary Market and with people all around town.

“From my vantage point there seemed to be good crowds for the parade,” he said.

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Prior to the parade Autumn Festival committee member Ela Tually made a tribute speech to remember Alan Findlay, who had passed away since the last festival in 2019.

“Alan or Big Al as he was known, was also our town crier and had led the parade for many years,” he said.

“Al had a strong association with the Mandela Group

so they led the parade while carrying Big Al’s Town Crier’s hat on a cushion as a tribute to Al’s role in the Autumn Festival.”

With all of the hard work of the floats done over the last two years of uncertainty, the winner for the best float was IDance for fun and fitness.

Other winners during the float parade were: Most outstanding entry

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“I suspect the crowd was down on past parades, partly because many regional people would have seen the forecast early in the week and anticipated a wet day.”

Distinguished guests Helen Haines (MHR, Indi), Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley) and Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas were there to enjoy the day and judge the floats for the annual parade.

incorporating the theme: Porepunkah Primary School; Best Float: Idance; Best School / Youth Group: Bright P12; Best Community Group: Lions Club; Best Commercial: Stadelmanns; Most Humorous: Bright Croquet Club; For the first time, the parade was also live-streamed on Facebook with over 1700 likes.

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News from Upper Kiewa Valley

Keeping people prepared and safe during resilience picnic

By MARTIN DAVIS

By FAY MASON, Kiewa Valley Correspondent Fay, who is also a regular host on Alpine Radio, can be contactedon 0410 738 266, or email faymariemason@gmail.com

LAST week the Mt Beauty and District Men’s Shed officially opened the shed’s new wing.

Maureen Ryland, health promotion officer from Alpine Health, cut the ribbon and declared the extension open.

Maureen was a fitting person to take on this task, as back in 2011 at an Alpine Health AGM, there were discussions about Bright and Myrtleford men’s sheds, and a shout out from the crowd from Ian Docking was “What about Mt Beauty?”

From there a small group of men, along with Maureen, conducted a community meeting where it was decided to proceed with a Men’s Shed in Mt Beauty.

Grants were applied for and land was aquired.

That was the start of a great working relationship between the Men’s Shed and the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, as they were now neighbours.

Trish Dixon, manager of the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, who was also in attendance at the opening, said “it is working really well, the men at the shed mow our lawns and we help with some admin”.

Trish was also involved with the ‘Women in the Shed’ one day activity - a boon for women learning the tricks of the trade with maintenance or simply learning how to change a tyre.

The Mt Beauty Men’s Shed provides a safe, friendly environment where men can meet and work on meaningful projects, with the aim of

NEW WING OPENED: Enjoying the opening of the new wing at Mt Beauty Men’s Shed last week were (from left) treasurer Paul L’Hullier, committee member Ian Howling, Alpine Health’s Maureen Ryland, president Dick Puttyfoot, and Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre manager Trish Dixon. improving the health and wellbeing of its members.

“I believe the greatest attribute of the shed is by working shoulder to shoulder to provide company and an opportunity to make friends,” said Maureen.

THE Mt Beauty Pharmacy is providing an extra service to the community.

In partnership with Hearing Australia, there will be an opportunity for members of the community to have an assessment on their hearing capabilties, where potential hearing problems can be identified.

It is targeting people over 65 years, pensioners and concession card holders.

A small bus will be located

outside the pharmacy in Hollonds Street Mt Beauty on Wednesday, May 11.

Appointments are necessary - to book call the pharmacy on 5754 4224.

THIS Saturday, the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre in conjunction with CFA, Ambulance, SES, Parks Victoria, Red Cross, Community Fireguard and KCC will hold a Community Resilience Picnic on the Les Peart Oval from 10am to 2pm.

There will be demonstrations held by the CFA and Forest Management, children’s activities and more.

Red Cross will have an information tent with various Red Cross booklets for adults and colouring books and activities for children.

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Go along and enjoy the great activities.

SOME time ago in this column I had a “Looking Good and Looking Bad” section.

I’ve got a “Looking Bad” offering this week, being the disregard for the comfort of others some people have when they do not pick up after their dog when out walking.

There are plenty of poo bags available from the council at strategic places around the popular walks.

Why are they so selfish and lazy?

“A Looking Good” is the volunteers who do such a good job in many organisations.

We are fortunate to have these volunteers - a big thank you as Volunteers Week is coming up soon.

PEOPLE of Mount Beauty will be able to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather during Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Resilience Picnic at the Mount Beauty CFA Station this Saturday, May 7.

The picnic is in conjunction with the CFA, Ambulance Victoria, Mount Beauty SES and other community emergency services.

Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre committee president Kitty Vigo said Saturday’s picnic will have a winter theme with various demonstrations and information around different safety procedures.

“The idea for these picnics is to keep people safe and prepared for anything that could occur both naturally and by human error,” she said.

“We will be having Vic Ambulance and the Mount Beauty CFA doing a demonstration of how they remove patients from car accidents and do the triage of the patients.”

Tawonga CFA will also be bringing one of its trucks to show people how they protect themselves from a bushfire burning over.

The SES will also be providing an information session about how to ensure your house is ready for the winter rains.

“The reason we are putting on this event and talking about fire safety and the demos with the cars is because there are more deaths from house fires and car accidents over winter than what we see in summer,” Ms Vigo said.

The Community Resilience Picnic will be held at the Mount Beauty CFA Station on Saturday, May 7 from 10am - 2pm with the Mt Beauty Rotary Club putting on a barbecue for people to enjoy.

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La Fiera festival set to return with gusto

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MYRTLEFORD’S annual celebration of Italian culture and heritage is returning with gusto to Myrtleford this month.

A two-day weekend extravaganza on May 13/14 of live music, masterclasses, local wines, family activities and more will showcase all the joys of Myrtleford’s Italian heritage and provide something fun and fabulous for everyone.

To support La Fiera post COVID-19, the event committee has also launched a fresh new brand and website for the 2022 event, which encapsulates the joy and fun of the event.

Festival convenor John ReynoldSmith said the committee has worked hard over the past year to “grow and transform this festival”.

“We’ve worked to meet the needs of our community and the many thousands of visitors who attend from across Victoria and further afield each year,” he said.

“We’ve added plenty more to our program this year, including exclusive dinners, a revamped Living Chess Match, exceptional live entertainment, and expanded our family friendly activities.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are or where you come from, La Fiera will have something for you.”

Kane Michelini, from Michelini Wines, was also looking forward to filling the town with visitors over the festival weekend.

“We are proud to be the major corporate sponsors and look forward to sharing our award winning wines at LaFesta and Il Mercato and new ‘Mangiare with the Michelini’s’ to this year’s program,” he said.

With the support of many volunteers, local businesses, and the council, Myrtleford will be pulling out all the stops for La Fiera.

JAZZ AMORE: Italian duo Jazz Amore hailing from Sydney, will perform at this year’s La Fiera festival.

PHOTO: Georgie James Photography Festival highlights include “La Festa” on Saturday, May 14; an Italian food, wine and music celebration held in the Piazza in the centre of Myrtleford.

Enjoy warming local food and authentic Italian hospitality, drink award-winning local wine and en-

joy the music from the main stage.

There is a dedicated children’s entertainment hub supported by the Bendigo Bank where you’ll be able to keep even the smallest family members occupied.

Other events during the festival weekend include the famous Sun-

day “Il Mercato” market, an Italian movie night, gourmet masterclasses, chef-hosted dinners, heritage displays, soccer challenges, a revamped ‘Living Chess Match’ and much more.

The full program is available online, visit www.lafiera.com.au.

Myrtleford Festival looking for fresh blood

By MARTIN DAVIS THE Myrtleford Festival committee is looking for new members to bring in new ideas after two difficult years of the COVID pandemic preventing the festival from proceeding.

The festival’s annual general meeting is on Monday, May 30 at the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre from 7pm.

Current committee president Melanie Dyamond said after the last two festivals being cancelled due to COVID the committee is needing a fresh start.

“The committee is feeling a little bit flat, with the secretary, event manager and sponsorship manager all stepping down,” she said.

Ms Dyamond is hoping to get some new and ideas from different people in the Myrtleford community.

“There is only so many years you can work on a committee, the idea for things to stay fresh is to get new blood and new ideas,” she said.

“There is always room for change with the festival, as if something was down one way for so long it doesn’t have to happen the following year.

“I personally would love to have someone find the festival a major sponsor who we can work with, as it would change how the festival is run completely.”

Next year’s festival will be heavily changed with people needing to buy tickets for the festival, so Ms Dyamond would like to have someone who has knowledge around IT systems.

“We need someone who will be able to set up an online ticketing system, but also someone who can run our website and keep it updated with what’s going on with the festival,” she said.

For more information email info@themyrtlefordfestival.com. au.

Don’t Rock the Boat Budget 2022-23 The 2022-23 Federal Budget is a safe, ballot box friendly Budget as expected with a focus on cost of living, home ownership, and health.

Key initiatives include: A 6 month, 50% reduction in fuel excise with effect from midnight Budget night A $420 cost of living tax offset for low and middle income earners from 1 July 2022 A one-off $250 economic support payment to some social security payment recipients For small business, a $120 tax deduction for every $100 spent on training employees and digital adoption But, it is also a Budget that drives digitization. Not just to support innovation but to streamline compliance, create transparency and more readily identify anomalies. Single touch payroll was the first step, the PAYG instalment system, trust compliance, and payments to contractors are next.

Importantly there has been no change to the Instant Asset Write Off albeit renamed Temporary Full expensing and is available at this stage until June 30 2023.

Federal Budget 2022-23 summary Tax measures The major tax-related measures announced in the Budget included: Low- and middle-income tax offset (LMITO) increased by $420 for 2021-22 - a one-off $420 cost of living tax offset for the 2021-22 income year will see the low- and middle-income tax offset (LMITO) increased up to a maximum of $1,500 for 2021-22 only (up from $1,080). Importantly, the Government did not announce an extension of the LMITO beyond 2021-22 when it is legislated to cease.

No changes to the personal tax rates for 2022-23 - the Stage 3 personal income tax cuts remain unchanged and will commence in 2024-25 as already legislated.

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Small business 20 per cent deduction boost for skills training and digital adoption - businesses with turnover less than $50 million will receive a 20 per cent uplift on deductions for eligible expenditure on external training courses and digital technology. The 20 per cent boost will apply to eligible expenditure incurred from 7:30pm on 29 March 2022 until 30 June 2024 (for skills training) and 30 June 2023 (for digital adoption).

Carbon credit and biodiversity certificate income - the proceeds from the sale of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and biodiversity certificates generated from on-farm activities will be treated as primary production income for the purposes of the Farm Management Deposits (FMD) scheme and the tax averaging provisions from 1 July 2022.

Superannuation measures The superannuation measures include: Super pension drawdown 50 per cent reduction extended to 2022-23 - the temporary 50 per cent reduction in minimum annual payment amounts for superannuation pensions and annuities will be extended by a further year to the 2022-23 income year.

Super Guarantee rate unchanged - the Budget did not contain any change to the legislated Super Guarantee rate rise from 10 per cent to 10.5 per cent for 2022-23.

Other measures Fuel excise temporary reduction - the fuel excise will be reduced by 50 per cent for six months, starting from midnight on Budget night. $250 cost of living payment - the Government will make a $250 one-off cost of living payment in April 2022 to eligible pensioners, welfare recipients, veterans and concession card holders.

Apprentice wage subsidy extension - the Budget confirmed the extension of the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement (BAC) and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) wage subsidies by three months to 30 June 2022.

Budget highlights Temporary cost of living measures Excise and excise equivalent customs duty rate on petrol, diesel, and all other fuel and petroleum-based products, except aviation fuels, will be reduced by 50% for 6 months.

Increasing LMITO by $420 in 2021-22, taking the maximum tax reduction to up to $1,500 for more than 10 million eligible people.

One-off payment of $250 to 6 million eligible pensioners, welfare recipients, veterans and concession card holders.

Housing $8.6 million to expand Home Guarantee Scheme to 50,000 places per year. Up to 35,000 places per year will be available for first home buyers; Family Home Guarantee will be increased to 5,000 places per year; and a new Regional Home Guarantee will offer up to 10,000 places per year.

Small business Small businesses (with aggregated annual turnover less than $50 million) will be able to deduct a bonus 20 per cent of the cost of business expenses and depreciating assets that support digital uptake, up to $100,000 of expenditure per year.

Small businesses will also have access to a bonus 20 per cent deduction for the cost of external training courses delivered to their employees.

Family Paid Parental Leave scheme integrating existing schemes to give eligible families’ access to up to 20 weeks leave to use in ways that suit their specific circumstances.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

MT BEAUTY BRIGHT

Bronni Brewergray (with sons Harri and Ollie) How long have you lived in Mt Beauty?

We came up here from Melbourne in 2013. We used to spend family holidays here and decided it was a good place to settle and raise a family. We got married at the Mt Beauty golf course, at the seventh hole to be exact.

What do you like about living here?

The lifestyle, relaxed and friendly community, everything we want is right here.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

Not really, although the footpaths could be better, and there definitely needs to be more long term accommodation.

What do you do - your hobbies and interests?

I do occasional respite work. I am the president of the Mt Beauty Play Group where my son Harri attends.

Ollie my older son goes to the Mt Beauty Primary School.

The play group is having their ‘Bake Sale’ on May 21 - yummy home made cakes plus a sausage sizzle. We love hiking and cross country skiing. The boys take up much of my time. Holidays are Ok as my husband is a teacher at the Mt Beauty Secondary College.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

The walks on offer, the Survey Track, Gorge Walk, Pebble Beach and up to Fainter Falls.

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Craig Hodgetts How long have you lived in the area?

Our family moved here in1979. We came from Tongala. Dad was a dairy share farmer.

What do you do?

I drive a log truck for Greenfreight.

I’ve been at the company for 27 years.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I haven’t got any hobbies.

Interests are camping, four-wheel-driving, playing cricket and being a CFA member. I’ve been at the cricket club for 43 years and

in the Gapsted CFA for just over 40 years.

What do you like about the area?

I love being in and around the hills. Tongala was so flat.

Where would you take visitors coming here?

If I had visitors from out of town I would take them to the bush.

There are so many great camping spots in the local region.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I don’t think I’d change much at all.

Brendan Holland How long have you lived in the area?

I moved to the area 11 years ago. It is a beautiful area with a good sense of community.

What do you do?

I have an accommodation business and am also the current president for the Bright Autumn Festival.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I am a very keen cyclist and photographer with most of my photos going up on my instagram.

What do you like about the area?

I like that the area has a genuine four seasons and good climate. We live in a small country town but

it’s easy to get around, but there is also easy access to various community services.

Where would you take visitors coming here?

I would to take them to Mt Buffalo, while also taking them to the various eateries and wineries throughout the area.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

The biggest issue we find at the moment is if people are wanting to come and work here there is no accommodation, so if there was one thing I could change it would be trying to get more accommodation.

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COVID cases fall below 100

By MARTIN DAVIS

30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY: Bright Probus Club president Leigh Harley (right) with Rotary Club of Bright representative Geoff Hall.

CUTTING THE CAKE: Life member Keith Ashfold and founding member Derrick Rolland cuts the 30 year cake.

PHOTOS: Martin Davis

Bright Probus Club celebrated its 30 year anniversary in style

By MARTIN DAVIS THE Probus Club of Bright celebrated its 30th anniversary during its monthly meeting at the Bright Bowls Club last week.

Probus clubs have been operating in Australia for more than 40 years, with each club being sponsored by the local Rotary club.

The clubs are a non-fundraising and a non-service organisation which operate for the benefit of providing fun, friendship and fellowship for its members.

The Probus Club of Bright was formed by the Rotary Club of Bright

and the club’s first meeting was on Anzac Day, 1992.

Membership of the club quickly grew to 110 members within six years.

The club decided to form a sister club due to the lengthy waiting list in 1999 called Alpine Probus Club which unfortunately ceased operation in 2016.

The Probus Club of Bright is pleased to have two foundation members - Derrick Rolland and Jack Tucker - still with the club, and Mr Rolland was present for the 30 year celebrations.

Club secretary John Simpson said

after seeing many other clubs having to fold during the last couple of years, he is thrilled the club has been able to reach the milestone.

The club participates in many social activities such as day trips to theatre functions and outings to points of interest throughout the district.

“Some other activities include group lunches at various venues, or participating in our popular casserole lunch with the food being provided by members, while also participating in the club’s team in the community bowls competition,” Mr Simpson said.

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for meeting over the last two years due to COVID and restrictions has seen club numbers dwindled, Mr Simpson is certain the club’s outings will continue in 2022.

“We still continue to arrange theatre outings, lunches, picnics, and other social functions as often as we can,” he said.

Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Bright Bowls Club from 10am, with membership being for men and women.

If you would like more information contact John Simpson on 5750 1811.

ACTIVE COVID cases have dropped significantly in the past week, with cases going below 100 in the Alpine Shire for the first time in two weeks.

Some 19 new COVID cases were detected in the 24 hours to Monday, with total active cases in the shire declining to 95 cases from the previous week’s 101 according to the Victorian Government’s Coronavirus data.

Alpine Health has completed its COVID vaccination clinics with the final jab being delivered last Wednesday.

If you have symptoms of COVID, Alpine Health PCR testing clinics are still open from 2.30pm-3.30pm at Mt Beauty Hospital on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Bright and Myrtleford Hospital clinics will be testing from 7.30am-8.30am due to increased demand for testing.

Albury Wodonga Health will be running a vaccination clinic at the Alpine Community Health Centre today from 1:30pm4pm.

For updated restrictions and close contact rules go to https://www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au/how-we-live and https://www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au/checklistcontacts.

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LOOKING AT OUR PAST

Myrtleford’s hall of memories

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

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URING World War 1 a sum of 400 pounds was raised by the public of Myrtleford and district for the purpose of erecting a Soldiers’ Memorial Hall.

In 1920, this sum was handed over to the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ and Sailors’ League of Australia.

After several attempts to acquire a building, the RSL realised that public assistance was essential.

The league purchased a block of land adjoining where the memorial hall would eventually stand for 65 pounds.

Then, a former prominent resident, Mr Joseph Rothery of Beechworth and Mr AW Foster donated the similarly-sized block next door.

During 1923, a ‘Queen Competition’ was held and raised 400 pounds, followed by a public meeting of 80 residents on April 3, 1924 to form a memorial hall committee of 14 people under the chairmanship of Cr Chas O’Grady.

Plans and specifications were obtained on September 25, and in January 1925 a start was made on foundations.

A memorial tablet was installed in the front wall in May, 1925, to be unveiled at the opening of the hall.

Ongoing fundraising from fetes, balls, house-to-house canvassing, parties and sales of produce totalled 1000 pounds and a further 1000 pounds was borrowed with support from local guarantors.

Members of the public, through the pages of the ‘Myrtleford Mail & Whorouly Witness’ were encouraged to donate cash for bags of cement, lime, any number of bricks or loads of sand and gravel.

In the end, a hall costing 2454 pounds was built.

MEMORIAL HALL: Opened with much pride on October 13 ,1925, Myrtleford’s new hall commemorated the supreme sacrifice of 28 district enlistments and acknowledged 118 others who returned from World War 1. PHOtOS: From the collection of the Myrtleford & District Historical Society Inc..

ST MARY’S SCHOOL REUNION 1934: The memorial hall seemed to be a logical venue for old pupils to catch up at a Reunion Ball during the weekend of June 11-12, 1934.

TOBACCO GROWERS’ CONFERENCE, 1938: Growers pose for a photograph after an industry meeting in 1938. A new supper room, adjacent to the hall, is visible on the left.

EMPIRE DAY BALL, 1939: Just a little over three months from the outbreak of World War 2, patrons pause for a photograph in front of the hall stage on May 24, 1939.

The hall’s dimensions were 28 x 11 metres, and apart from the main body of the building, included a stage, lobby, two front rooms and a ‘biograph room’.

McKnight of Corowa was the architect and Mr Percy J Edwards, a local bricklayer, laid the ‘60,000 bricks in 60 days’ supplied by Fergusons of Wangaratta.

Carpentry and painting were completed by Robert McGeehan & Sons and plastering by RJ Crane of Beechworth.

A theatrical drop scene ‘Fletcher’s Bridge at Buffalo River’ hung at the back of the stage.

The ‘Mail’ described the memorial hall’s official opening on Tuesday, October 13, 1925 as a “red letter day” for Myrtleford.

“Nature smiled graciously upon the opening ceremony......” and the Rev Major Mitchell, an exchaplain during World War

MEMORIAL HALL, 1980: The hall as it appeared after refurbishment in 1967. For six months, films were screened at “De Fazio’s Public Hall”, over the road from the memorial hall, whilst work was under way.

1, “unveiled the memorial tablet, releasing the Union Jack which covered it.”

A laurel wreath was then placed over the tablet.

That evening, a concert party of “refined entertainment” and a dance afterwards was held.

An Old Residents’

Reunion was held the next day, followed by a Memorial Bazaar in the hall on Thursday.

Events concluded with a Grand Memorial Ball on Friday evening; 200 couples attended, which was described as “a busy rendezvous of pleasure seekers”.

Use of the hall was constant.

The ‘Talkies’ (movies) adopted the new venue and regular dances and balls, concerts, meetings, musical productions (including some from the continent) and theatrical performances booked it for use.

In the 1930s, many reunion events and balls to fundraise for special causes such as a new hospital used it, as did the fledging agricultural show committee.

Balls to celebrate the arrival of electricity and a town water supply were also held in the hall.

The most regular use came from movies, with early picture showmen keen to use larger more modern facilities.

By the early 1950s screenings were occurring on three evenings, with a Saturday matinee.

Italian language films were screened from 1954 and by 1963 the movie program changed three times a week (Wednesday to Saturday), with a Sunday film in Italian.

Over time, with changes to social life and customs, construction of new community facilities and the arrival of colour television and other forms of home entertainment, the utilisation of the hall changed.

Introduction of new sound equipment in the 1970s could not arrest the gradual decline in movie attendances.

Italian movie nights ceased in 1984 and in 1992 regular screenings in the memorial hall ceased.

Occupation by the local drama group and occasional special screenings for fundraising by community groups or by schools continued for a limited time.

Since 1925, the hall and its environs have also changed.

A detached supper room had been constructed beside the hall in 1938, together with extensions to the hall stage, and a new foyer, facade and amenities were added in July, 1967.

Lack of regular income eventually led the memorial hall committee to seek assistance from the Shire of Myrtleford, which took over the debt and administration of the building.

In 1992, a $100,000 government grant saw a new frontage, verandah, roof and stage renovations.

This is the building which we pass by today; it holds many memories and awaits a new role in the life of the community.

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Haines’ plan to help farmers cut emissions INDI Independent MP Helen Haines wants to establish a network of 200 agricultural extension officers, located in regional hubs across Australia, to work with individual farms on implementing emissions reduction strategies.

Announcing her plan last Wednesday, Dr Haines said Australian farmers would benefit from on–the–ground technical support to help them access carbon markets, adopt new low–emissions technologies, and retain access to export markets.

Speaking from the sheep farm of Ed Mercer near Euroa, Dr Haines said her policy is fully costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office at $32 million a year.

She said the government had signed Australia up to a net zero emissions target, but has failed to outline the pathway for agriculture to get there.

“Regional Australians understand we have the most to gain from transitioning to net zero emissions, but it needs to be done right, and our

School raises $1821 for Caritas ST MARY’S Primary School has once again embraced Project Compassion, spending a great deal of time and energy to raise funds for Caritas, to help people vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice.

The school, with its 130 students, held a pancake breakfast for families, sold icy poles and hot dogs, collected donations and the Year 5/6 students held a cake stall.

All the fundraisers saw the school double its usual donation, raising a grand total of $1821.30 for Project Compassion.

Films to inspire rock climbers

ON THE LAND: Indi Independent MP Helen Haines announced an agricultural policy to help farmers cut emissions while visiting Euroa sheep farmers Ed Mercer (left) and Simon Edwards (right) on Wednesday.

PHOTO: Gus Ridder agriculture sector needs a roadmap to get there,” Dr Haines said.

“Right now, the government has given us a target but zero plans or policies.”

Under Dr Haines‘ plan, extension officers would work one–on–one with farmers to estimate their emissions, and help to either reduce on–farm emissions, or earn carbon credits to offset emissions.

She said the network of officers was critical to keep the agriculture sector strong in the net zero transition.

“Australian farmers want to take advantage of a new wave of technological change, transforming their businesses and reducing their emissions,” Dr Haines said.

“My plan is about giving farmers the tools they need

to succeed, to grow their businesses and reduce emissions at the same time.

“We can‘t just tell farmers they need to change their ways, we need to actually invest in farmers to make sure they can get the most out of a net zero emission economy.”

Farmers could also choose to become certified as net zero emissions farms, which would protect

their access to critical export markets.

“Right now, countries around the world are drawing up plans to slap tariffs on Australian agricultural imports because our government has not done enough to tackle climate change,” Dr Haines said.

“There‘s a very real risk that Australian farmers will end up paying the price of the government‘s inaction.”

ADVENTURE lovers who are seeking inspiration to tackle their next big endeavour should consider heading to Sun Cinema in Bright this weekend for some of the greatest stories on rock climbing.

Sun Cinema chief executive officer Michael Smith said ‘Reel Rock’ is a collection of short films about various rock-climbing ventures featuring four world premieres.

Films range from Frenchman barefoot climber Charles Albert to Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall climbing the longest bridge crack ever attempted.

Sessions will be running on Friday, May 6 at 8:30pm and Sunday, May 8 from 12:15pm at Sun Cinema Bright.

Detox your Home and Paintback are coming to your area Paint and toxic household chemicals such as bleach, pesticides, weed killers, cleaning products, cosmetics and cooking oil should never be put in your rubbish bins or poured down the drain.

Dispose of everyday household chemicals safely at Sustainability Victoria’s Detox your Home events, without harming your health or the environment.

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Mt Beauty Music Festival proves a hit

By MARTIN DAVIS STRONG crowd numbers came out to enjoy the beautiful weather and great atmosphere at the annual Mt Beauty Music Festival over the Anzac Day weekend.

Locals and visitors alike enjoyed the two-day festival at the Les Peart Oval, eating, drinking and catching up

while enjoying the live music on offer.

Music festival coordinator Jocelyn Ceccanti said the festival was a hit with people turning out on both days listening to artists from across the North East.

“There was a selection of live music on the truck stage with Chloe Jade, Gretta Ziller and Well into Winter, before

a last-minute act from Dylan Cosgriff took the stage on Saturday morning to promote his new album,” she said.

Sunday saw the return of the popular ‘Who’s Got Talent’ competition where five people took the stage to take home a Velencia guitar from Mega Music Wodonga.

“The show featured a mother of two who was the favour-

ite, but a duo from Melbourne won the crowd over and won the guitar,” Ms Ceccanti said.

“The crowd loved the talent on offer, it was a big hit!

“We had a bunch of kids coming up to show us some gymnastics moves, and some also told jokes.”

The Tow and Show had more than 60 cars filling the Les Peart Oval, lining up to display

their pride and joys in different categories from pre 1955 to American muscle car.

“Cooper Capilieralli brought his racing car down, and we had a great bunch of vehicles on display,” Ms Ceccanti said.  A HIT: Mt Beauty Music Festival organiser Jocelyn Ceccanti was happy with the success of the two-day event.

3000 enjoyed annual Wandi nut festival

By MARTIN DAVIS MORE than 3000 people enjoyed the fabulous autumn weather to sample some fabulous produce the Alpine region had to offer at the Wandiligong Nut Festival on April 23.

With a wide range of producers attending the event there was something for everyone at the 21st festival.

Wandiligong Nut Festival president Lee Rosser was pleased how the event went, saying the number of stalls was at capacity.

“We will be all about refining and possibly running over the

Lions park upgrade is taking shape

By MARTIN DAVIS

Sunday as well,” he said, forecasting to next year.

“We’d also like to contribute to Alpine Park (venue) itself and other community projects that everyone can enjoy.”

The festival committee is already planning for next year and would welcome the community to get involved in suggesting ideas.

You can email the committee at wandiligongnutfestival@ gmail.com

THE next stage of the Bright Lions Park upgrade is about to get underway after the recent completion of the barbeque shelter at the park.

Bright Lions Club president Brian Kelly said the club is in its final stages of completing the works to the park, which were funded by Bushfire Recovery grants.

“We are about to increase the size of the concrete base in the shelter which will allow people more room while using the barbecue area,” he said.

“The nature garden is also about to be established where the old fish pond used to be which will bring a new lease of life into the park.”

The park upgrade will be completed by the 2022 summer, with the work aiming to make the park more attractive for people to have picnics with families, while also being the connection point between the Harrietville to the Bright rail trail and the city centre.

FUN IN THE SUN: People flocked to Alpine Park for the 21st annual Wandi Nut Festival. PHOTO: Wandiligong Nut Festival

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2022 federal election Indi Candidates 2 how you would help create more Q1 Explain opportunities for youth in Indi – specifically

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around employment and education – to help diminish the need for people to leave the area?

Cost shifting by state and federal governments has placed an increasingly heavy burden on local councils – and their ratepayers – throughout Indi.

Name three things you would do that would help councils and support their communities?

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Consult with all local government areas’ community and business sectors, then expand funding for job training for tourism, hospitality, retail and primary sector jobs In identified sectors/areas, subsidise new jobs for workers under 25 years, for 12 months from commencement of employment, with extensions possible after independent reviews Increase numbers of subsidised or free TAFE courses in industries/ sectors with identified skills shortages and recruit within local education and community networks

Allocate funding for creation of community-based networks, managed by funded staff, to help with resource sharing and to identify opportunities for collaboration between adjoining local governments areas. Provide direct support via dedicated staff for ratepayers and business owners in streamlining operations and improving productivity/efficiency. Fund positions based in local councils or community networks to provide information, support and referral for businesses wanting to become more sustainable by: sourcing cheaper biodegradable materials; adopting better and cheaper recycling systems; and creating partnerships between businesses and sectors to create and share new enterprises (eg partnerships in recycling/upcycling, bulk purchasing, equipment/ resource sharing).

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The biggest challenge for young people in Indi is finding somewhere to live. The jobs are there, but young people can’t afford to live here and take up those jobs. Prices are up 33% in Wangaratta, 40% in Euroa, 54% in Bright and 55% in Mansfield.

It’s previously unheard of. I’m fighting for infrastructure investment to unlock new housing supply so young people can afford to live here.

First, I’m fighting to stop the Federal Government shifting the cost of NBN onto local councils. The government says the NBN build is done, which is clearly not true, but is now asking councils (and therefore ratepayers) to pay for further upgrades. The Commonwealth is supposed to pay for the NBN, not regional ratepayers. Second, my Housing Infrastructure Fund proposal would fund council projects like upgrading Wangaratta’s sewer system to unlock new housing. Third, I’ve worked hand-in-glove with councils to secure funding for nine new mobile phone towers, and I will keep working to deliver more towers for Indi.

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Sustained and adequate funding for local roads and bridges; improved connectivity to support small business, working and learning from home.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice party member for Northern Victoria, Tania Maxwell, has raised in State Parliament the issue in Wangaratta around its sewer capacity, which will stop residential development. Wangaratta is one of the highest growth areas in the state. The project needs around $200m in funding to support local housing.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party

Young people have been heavily impacted by COVID and supporting their mental health is critical to ensuring positive pathways for the future. Our party has advocated heavily at a state level for funding for Education First Youth Foyers in Wodonga and Wangaratta, to provide secure accommodation and integrated learning for people aged 16 to 24. Housing affordability, incentivising work in health and aged care sectors which have workplace shortages, and improving connectivity are all critical issues.

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WILLIAMS, Stephen

The UAP is committed to improving the economic conditions in rural Australia. We have a 20% tax concession for those living more than 200km from a capital city.

We want to process the minerals and ores mined here and not send them overseas as raw resources. We want to see as much Australian industry that went offshore returned. These policies will invigorate rural economies and in doing so will provide massive opportunities for youth employment and stable lives.

All government seek to shift costs onto others. The UAP would assist councils where possible by getting councils to focus on their core responsibilities and with the economic boom created by the UAP policies then councils will have much more rate revenue available. Councils are a great resource for people but so much more is provided by voluntary organisations and other bodies that have local ties and knowledge. I believe that the UAP or whoever is in government should support and encourage these organisations in their desire to improve the lot of the local people.

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Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts, we have been unable to contact Beth Stevens and no answers for this week’s Q&A have been forthcoming. EDITOR

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The rapid transition to 100% renewables will provide low cost, green energy to rebuild our manufacturing industry, creating jobs and innovation. Establishing the Manufacturing Australia Fund will help local manufacturers expand into new sectors. The Greens will reverse cuts to university funding, and boost it by 10%, enabling quality teaching, learning and research.

These policies will benefit Indi, helping to diminish the need for people to leave the area.

The Australian Local Government Association says waste generation in Australia is increasing, and we have little capacity for processing much of the mixed plastic waste collected by local governments. The Greens will invest in promoting localised resource capture, repair and re-manufacture, including supporting local councils with grants and other assistance to transition to a job-creating, circular economy, and to build industrial compostable facilities to reduce waste. As the elected representative for Indi, I would liaise regularly with councils and community groups throughout the electorate to facilitate pathways for communication with Canberra, to support grant-seekers and provide direct advocacy.

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Historically young people left rural areas for education and employment. Nowadays, jobs are available in rural areas and the challenge is ensuring availability of appropriate training.

The Liberal and Nationals Government have a strong record of supporting Australian apprentices and trainees. The government has committed to extending the ‘Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement Program’. This program provides employers with a 50 per cent wage subsidy for taking on a new apprentice or trainee.

I will meet with local councils regularly and discuss their priorities as I have done during the election campaign.

I will lobby my National Party colleagues to continue to support local road projects to get outcomes such as the recently announced $9 million commitment to road upgrades in the Mansfield Shire, and the $518,000 for the Tarrawingee mobile tower.

I will lobby for continuation and increased funding of community infrastructure projects for road, rail, telecommunications, community amenities, health, and education.

A1

The Liberal National Government has completely abandoned young people, not just in the regions, but across Australia. Labor is focused on repairing and properly funding higher education – including providing 450,000 free TAFE spaces and 25,000 new university spaces – and bringing fees under control. We need to pay apprentices a living wage so they can finish their apprenticeships, and we must invest in mental health support for young people.

This is not the message I’m getting from the local councils I’ve met with – and I’m meeting them all between now and election day. The issue isn’t cost-shifting, it’s a lack of planning and future-proofing, combined with limited collaboration between the three government levels. Each level of government has responsibility for different things and need to work together to establish strong relationships. I would establish multi-government working groups with representatives from each, I would invest in town planners and I would ensure we develop clear development master plans so we know what we’re doing before we do it.

A1

The Liberal Democrats will not fund universities directly.

Instead, we will fund students with a voucher system. This will encourage universities to provide education where the students are living. We will create employment by removing company tax on profits a company reinvests in Australia, increasing employment opportunities in Indi. We will raise the tax-free threshold and reduce income tax to 20% so a good income can be earned locally.

The Liberal Democrats have sensible, reasonable, workable policies that will support the Indi community and councils. We will encourage jobs and growth in Indi by reducing company tax to 20%, increase personal income by cutting income tax to 20%, and we will provide cheap, safe, low-carbon nuclear power, like many other developed countries. Our policies work. I brought a $17 million rehabilitation centre into Indi, by developing a good policy for rural rehabilitation. Dr Haines, our federal representative, lacks plans and policies so she has only brought in $6.8m. Our election policy details can be found at ldp.org.au.

With young children living in the region, I’m passionate about the opportunities and lifestyle the North East offers. I want my children to grow up and lead a balanced, fulfilling life with access to education, health, jobs, and recreation without having to leave the region. I have a plan to attract manufacturers to our region, that secures local high skill jobs, and drives investment in local education to match the need for skilled workers.

The Morrison Liberal Government has stepped up to support local governments with the creation of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program in 2020. The LRCIP supports local councils to deliver local road and community infrastructure projects, supporting jobs and local economies bounce back from COVID-19. As an economic stimulus measure, the intent is to fund road and community infrastructure projects which would otherwise not be possible. In Indi, over $37 million has been provided to local LGA’s from this new fund, on top of funding already provided by the Commonwealth Government. If elected, will fight to see this fund continue.

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HAINES, Helen

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O’CONNELL, Lachlan

United Australia Party

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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation

GILBERT, Benjamin The Australian Greens

FISHER, Liz

National Party of Australia

DAVID, Nadia

Australian Labor Party

FIDGE, Julian

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Liberal Party of Australia

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yourstars Get rid of unwanted chemicals this Saturday

ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) The oftenskeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you're proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might

feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change.

RESIDENTS of the Alpine Shire will be able to clean out their house of unwanted chemicals during Sustainability Victoria’s ‘Detox your Home’ event this Saturday at the Myrtleford Transfer Station.

‘Detox your Home’ has been running for more than 27 years allowing resident the chance to safely dispose of unwanted household chemical-based products such as weedkiller, cleaning chemicals, cosmetics and fuel (diesel and petrol), all of which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of

CHEMICALS GALORE: Some of the products which residents will be able to dispose during the Detox your Home event.

PHOTO: Sustainability Victoria correctly.

Each event collects around four tonnes of hazardous chemicals, keeping them out of landfill and waterways and making homes safer.

Project officer Kathy Dodgshun said the events are staffed

by expert chemists who will identify and sort the chemicals.

“The chemicals are transported back to a licenced facility in Melbourne where they are processed for reuse or safe disposal,” she said.

“Chemicals collected are processed and recovered or recycled wherever possible.

“If they cannot be reused in any way, they are safely disposed of.”

Detox your Home is a drivethrough, contactless event with registrations are essential as part of their COVIDSafe plan.

Register for the upcoming Detox your Home event at Myrtleford Transfer Station on Sustainability Victoria’s website: www.sustainability.vic. gov.au/detoxyourhome.

LEO

(July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) You've come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Forget about who's to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you'll never be able to cross.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you had to put off will soon be back on your schedule.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January

19) A mood change could make the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger's point of view.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You can

avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one by one, according to priority. The weekend brings good news.

PREPARED TO FIGHT: Fire breaks are being further strengthened throughout the Alpine region over the coming weeks.

Alpine fire break works begin SOME 217 kilometres of strategic fuel break works in areas of the Alpine Shire and throughout the region are expected to aid firefighters in responding to blazes and conducting planned burning ahead of this summer’s fire season.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews have recently commenced efforts to reduce vegetation and fuels in forested areas at Dartmouth,

Harrietville and through the Buckland Valley, while also clearing hazardous trees from the roadside.

According to FFMVic Hume deputy chief fire officer Aaron Kennedy, the works followed 135 kilometres of similar clearing throughout the Upper Murray Fire District in the preceding 12 months.

“Strategic fuel breaks protect our firefighters from dangerous

radiant heat and hazardous trees, so it’s safer and faster for them to respond to bushfires threatening communities,” he said.

“Breaks are built in places, which we know from experience, provide firefighters with access and option to back burn to keep communities safe.

“They also support other work such as planned burning, by providing safe and easy access to high risk fire areas.”

Delivered as part of the State Government’s Advanced Forest and Fire Management strategy, the development of fuel breaks up to 40m wide in the vicinity of at-risk townships will see the permanent modification of local vegetation.

For more information, visit https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/ bushfire-fuel-and-risk-management/strategic-fuel-breaks-program.

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Boon for fish stocks in local waterways ALMOST 200,000 fish have been stocked into waterways within the Alpine Shire, as part of a 10 million fish increase to the state‘s population in the last 12 months.

As part of the State Government‘s $35m Go Fishing Victoria plan, some 80,000 silver perch fingerlings were introduced into Lake Buffalo, most of which were hatched at Eildon’s Snobs Creek hatchery or at the new Arcadia hatchery near Shepparton.

The local stocking was the first of its kind for the popular lake.

Some 30,000 golden perch (yellowbelly), 50,000 Murray cod and 5000 brown trout were also released into the lake during the

2021/22 stocking period.

Other waterways within the shire which have received stockings over the last 12 months are: 15,000 Macquarie perch into the Buffalo River; 10,000 Murray cod into the Kiewa River (near Dederang); 1003 brown trout and 3206 rainbow trout into the Mt Beauty pondage; and 800 rainbow trout into Tronoh Harrietville Dredge Hole.

Some 54,000 golden perch (yellowbelly) and 40,000 Macquarie perch were also stocked in the Ovens River between Oxley Flats and Rocky Point near Gapsted.

According to Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne,

the influx of fish into the state’s waterways will play a vital role in the recovery of native threatened species.

“The stocking of 10 million fish means Victoria’s inland fisheries continue to thrive, aiding in the recovery of threatened species such as trout cod and Macquarie perch,” she said.

“We know how important recreational fishing is to the Victorian economy – these fish stockings will encourage tourism to towns right across the state and, in turn, support local business.”

For more information on fish stocking locations, visit www.vfa. vic.gov.au/10millionfish.

STOCKED UP: Some 15,000 Macquarie perch have recently been released into the Buffalo River.

PHOTO: Native Fish Australia

Public land is going private

By STEVE KELLY

Whorouly community misses opportunity to turn unused land into asset

A DORMANT parcel of land in Whorouly South will be sold off to a surrounding landholder despite renewed interest from the community for council to hold onto the asset.

The site at 75 Carboor– Whorouly Road was occupied by the Whorouly South Community and Scout Hall (the Centre), buildings that were demolished in August 2014.

The community at the time voiced objection to the sale of land and council requested they form a body corporate to manage the land, but that

never took place.

Council more recently received another expression of interest to purchase the land and the process to sell the property began again.

Jim McNamara, the grandson of CC Johnson who gifted the land, asked council what will the money be used for once it‘s sold because he believed it should be directed back into the Whorouly community.

Rural City of Wangaratta chief executive officer Brendan McGrath explained

that by the time the sale process has been completed – including the valuation of the land, any legal expenses and the process of rezoning – there would be “very little, if anything” to go back into any other projects.

“Council is not taking a big bag of cash away from the sale – let me assure you of that,” Mr McGrath told those attending last week‘s council meeting.

Mr McNamara said it was disappointing that a block of land like this which could be

used for a dwelling will be chewed up as farming land.

Mr McGrath said council asked the community back in 2014 what the community wanted to do with the site and despite talks of turning it into a park and other things, none of that occurred so they decided to readvertise the process.

“It’s not like council hadn‘t considered leaving it in the community and giving the community an opportunity to do something with it – that was done,” he said.

Whorouly resident Elise Pethybridge questioned why the land couldn‘t be rezoned into a residential zoning so houses could be built at the location.

“If this is going to the Minister for Planning and it‘s going from public to farming, I don‘t see why this can‘t be a house block because that would be in the interests of the Whorouly community considering that we have a flood overlay and are landlocked,” she said.

Council director of development services, Stephen Swart,

said the surrounding area is farming zone.

He said rezoning from public to residential would have to go through a strategic process that would take many years and one could argue that doing that for one individual block would be inefficient, taking into account the council resources required.

Councillors Harry Bussell and Jack Herry welcomed the consolidation of any money from the sale to be directed towards the Whorouly Recreation Reserve facility.

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INDI FEDERAL ELECTION

Candidates talk integrity, economic development and climate change

By GUS RIDDER CANDIDATES for the federal electorate of Indi discussed the most pressing matters of the region at a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum in Euroa last Wednesday night.

Six of the 10 candidates were part of the panel discussion including incumbent Helen Haines (Independent), Nadia David (Labor), Julian Fidge (Liberal Democrats), Liz Fisher (Nationals), Ross Lyman (Liberal) and Benjamin Gilbert (Greens).

Candidates Angel Aleksov (Animal Justice Party), Lachlan O’Connell (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party), Stephen Williams (United Australia Party) and Beth Stevens (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation) were all apologies.

Each candidate was given two minutes to discuss matters selected by the local community as the most significant topics of the region.

INTEGRITY AND CORRUPTION The first question posed to the candidates was about integrity and corruption, asking: “Where did you receive your election funding from and what methods will you implement to ensure that integrity and accountability is upheld in federal politics?”

Yackandandah-based Greens candidate Benjamin Gilbert was the first to answer the question, discussing the Greens’ history of calling for integrity within politics.

“I recently spent more money on my partner’s bicycle than my entire campaign budget,” he said.

“The Greens do not accept any dirty money.

“We do not receive funding from the coal industry or the tobacco industry.

“In 2010 the Greens introduced legislation into the senate for a federal integrity commission.”

Wangaratta-based Inde-

MEET THE CANDIDATES: A panel discussion with the candidates for the federal electorate of Indi took place at Euroa last Wednesday. Pictured (from left) are Euroa Community Action Group president and event moderator Laura Baker, with candidates Helen Haines, Nadia David, Julian Fidge, Liz Fisher, Ross Lyman and Benjamin Gilbert.

PHOTO: Dale Mann pendent incumbent Helen Haines followed Mr Gilbert and detailed the work she has already done against corruption while the local member.

“In every state and territory across Australia we have an anti–corruption or an integrity commission,” she said.

“I introduced legislation into parliament to establish a robust federal integrity commission that was fit for purpose.

“When it comes to political donations, I introduced private members legislation into the house about this because I fundamentally think that we need better transparency.

“I live by that myself, every donation over $1000 I declare on my website every quarter and every donation over the AEC limit I declare on my website within five days.”

Beechworth-based Labor candidate Nadia David was the next speaker on the matter, providing information on the plans her party has already made if elected.

“Labor is the only party going into this election with an iron clad guarantee that there will be anti–corruption commission by Christmas,” she said.

“It will be fully independent of government

and fully funded.

“Most of my political donations have come from unions.

“The first thing I think we need to do is get rid of political donations altogether and establish a fund so every single candidate gets the same amount of money to campaign with.”

Wangaratta-based Liberal Democrats’ candidate Julian Fidge spoke about how his party receives funding.

“I don’t receive any campaign funding I just pay for it myself,” he said.

“The Liberal Democrats receive funding from membership and I don’t think that they have any significant big party donors.

“In terms of corruption, we support the commissions but we are very strong on personal freedoms and would not support any kangaroo court closed hearing type things.”

Browns Plains-based Nationals’ candidate Liz Fisher explained how her personal experiences shaped the way she views integrity.

“Regarding integrity, it’s an interesting thing, one thing I do know is that I am extraordinarily honest,” she said.

“We do have a lot of systems and processes in place and Australia is one of the

least corrupt places in the world.

“It’s not going to stop illegal behaviour and with public hearings I don’t want a witch hunt.

“All donations that have been made to my campaign are fully compliant with all laws.”

Wahgunyah-based Liberal candidate Ross Lyman reflected on his military service while answering the question.

“We were told to act with integrity maybe more so than most professions in Australia,” he said.

“We have a judicial system that is able to deal with these matters.

“At the moment you’re innocent until proven guilty and I wouldn’t want to see that reversed.

“We started the campaign back in January and have had dozens of donors, grassroots people in the community and businesses and holding fundraisers.”

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The question asked to the candidates was: “What policies and approaches are you going to implement to support businesses in the region to address staff shortages as well as embracing the digital

economy and the growing tourism opportunities in the region?”

Ms David discussed the employment issues .

“As a member of the Labor Party my first answer is going to be pay people more,” she said.

“The whole community benefits from good wages.”

Dr Fidge spoke about the policies of the Liberal Democrats he says will benefit Indi.

“We propose less taxation and would increase the tax– free threshold to $40,000,” he said.

“This will encourage people to enter the workforce.

“We would like to have a flat tax rate so we don’t punish people who work long hours or overtime.”

Ms Fisher discussed the capacity for the region to improve its tourism numbers.

“A huge issue is finding workers and finding somewhere for them to live,” she said.

“There is an underinvestment in quality tourism accommodation.

“We need to look at funding opportunities for tourism infrastructure and tourism product to reduce the pressure on housing.”

Mr Lyman spoke on road-

blocks that were preventing staff returning to work.

“Let’s stop the mandates and get people back to work that are otherwise kept out of jobs,” he said.

“We need to bring international workers back in.

“There are opportunities for Euroa to be a satellite hub for Melbourne if we get the manufacturing and infrastructure right.”

Mr Gilbert explained that the region had the right idea but had been overlooked by government.

“The strategic plan from the council is extremely progressive, it just needs to be supported,” he said.

“You’ve got the answers, you just need the support to achieve it.

“Unfortunately, you’ve been hard done by from your representatives for the last 20 years.”

Dr Haines spoke about shortages across Indi.

“There is a workers shortage right across Indi,” she said.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for drivers for your trucks, hospitality workers, health workers or tradies.

“We need to unlock housing so that workers wishing to live here are able to do so.”

Majority back renewables, but Dr Fidge wants nuclear power CLIMATE CHANGE The question posed to the candidates regarding climate change was: “What innovative plans and policies will you implement across Indi to keep us in line with 1.5 degrees, maintaining economic growth and supporting other regions as well to reduce their emissions?”

Ms Fisher spoke about the capacity to advance the technology in the region.

“There was a time where PV solar panels were novel,” she said.

“Obviously technology has the answer.

“The federal government is still investing and has grant programs to encourage more innovation in technology.”

Mr Lyman agreed that technology was the best way to tackle climate change.

“We are investing in hydrogen, we have a $40 million investment in Wodonga that aims to provide 10 per cent of their gas needs,” he said.

“Base load power is another area that we are investing in.

“Let’s get there but keep it in in–line with the rest of the economy, there are other aspects

that we need to factor in.”

Mr Gilbert disagreed with the Liberal plan to tackle climate change.

“I wish it was true that the hydrogen gas project in Wodonga was anything other than a prop for the existing gas infrastructure that will be a stranded asset in the near future,” he said.

“Electrify everything on our grid, get rid of coal and gas as soon as possible.

“Base load power is a crock.”

Dr Haines discussed the resources the country had to fight climate change.

“We know that we have the world’s best resources when it comes to solar and wind,” she said.

“What we need to make sure of is that we truly benefit from this prosperity.

“Our nation is a place where we can be a world leader in renewable energy generation.”

Ms David discussed Labor‘s plans and its similarities to the Greens.

“It’s the plan that works,” she said.

“We know that we need to electrify the nation.

“Labor has proposed a $20 billion fund to rewire the nation and what

we want to do is ensure that all of the regional solar, wind and hydro generation is going to be in the regions.”

Dr Fidge introduced a more controversial opinion on how to handle the climate situation.

“We would like to lift the prohibition on nuclear energy,” he said.

“The reason we’d like to use nuclear energy is because it’s the cheapest, the safest and easiest to implement.

“It’s only fear mongering that stops them from being used in Australia.

“Solar will not work, there is no sun at night.”

2022 federal election Indi Candidates In next week’s Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer, Indi candidates will provide their answers to the following questions: Q1: Name three things you would pursue as Indi’s elected representative, to aid local recovery from the impacts of the COVID pandemic?

Q2: In your final pitch to the Indi electorate, why should they vote for you?

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Great grazing, multiple home sites LOCATED under 15 minutes from Wangaratta situated on a sealed road, this rural grazing opportunity is a rarity in today’s market.

Comprising a clean 163 acres of undulating country, there are multiple homesites all with access to the Ovens River, and Warby Ovens National Park is directly across the road.

The property is broken into six main paddocks, watered by f ive dams and features a hay shed, great steel cattle yards with crush - all with ideal side road access f rom Exchange road.

The property is currently farmed as a beef grazing/breeding operation with some paddocks being sown down and cut for hay in recent years.

CLEARING SALE

There is currently an un-used windmill ready for restoration or even transitioning option to set up a solar pump.

Properties of this size and location are becoming increasingly diff icult to secure, so if you are currently in the market for a grazing opportunity or farm with homesites then look no further.

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Location | WangarattaYarrawonga Road, Killawarra

AUCTION 1317 Wangaratta-Kilfeera Road, Greta VIC 3675

a/c:

Browns Wangaratta Master Builders Closure of business (75 years) (Online) Starts 12 Noon Fri 20th May. Closing from 12 Noon Thurs 26th May

OVER 560 LOTS MAJOR PLANT: McFarlane 55KVA silenced diesel generator (Exe. condition); Mercedes Benz Actros 2644” 26t 440HP 10m3 tipper (Good condition); Manitou 2012 Telehandler MT1840A, 1,435 hours registered; Manitou 2013 Man Basket (Suits Telehandler); Volvo Smooth Drum 7 Ton Roller; 2011 Prose Plant Trailer ATM 24.6 Ton (Exe. condition) registered; 2001 Kobello Excavator (Mod SKI300R) 5961 hours c/w a range of buckets; Large quantity H/D Quick Stage Scaffolding; 1 - Genie Knucklelift; 1 - Plant Trailer; 3 - Scissor Lifts; Site Sheds; Toilet Block; Approx 1km of Temporary Fencing; a large quantity of electrical tools & equipment & sundry items too numerous to list. BUYERS: The above is only a sample of the quality items being sold. As you can appreciate after 75 years in business there is a lot on offer.

Inspection dates:

Friday 13th & Saturday 14th May - 9.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 21st May - 9.30am - 3.30pm

Agents on site:

3-9 Dobbyn Street, Wangaratta

ONLINE BIDDING ONLY To view a full list of items or to bid online scan the QR code.

Terms All items attract 10% GST. 5% Buyers Premium, applicable on all items. Items must be paid and funds cleared prior to collection date. Copy of receipt provided must be shown when collecting items.

23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663 OPEN 7 DAYS | garrynash.com.au |

Church In Famous Location • Next to the Greta Cemetery – Ned Kelly’s place of burial • Planning Permit granted for use of land for a dwelling • Quaint weatherboard former church with timber floors

• Two acres of land with some established trees • Picturesque setting only 20mins f rom Wangaratta • Ideally suited for a home or bed and breakfast conversion

AUCTION ON SITE & ONLINE: Saturday 7th May 2022 @ 10.30am Terms: 10% deposit. Residue within 60 days.

Register online via Anywhere Auctions by scanning this QR code.

CLEARING SALE Engineering - General Plant & Equipment - Collectors - 500+ Lots

CLEARING SALE 9am m Saturday 3 30th April pril

(Online) 12 Noon Wed 11th May - 12 Noon Mon 16th May

A/c P Villiers | 712 Boorhaman E Rd, Boorhaman East VIC 3678

a/c: M.J. DeNatris - 67 Main Street, Eldorado

Cheque or Cash Only | GST on Sale | Catering available

PROPERTY SOLD

Items On Offer: Tractors, Trucks, Disc Plough with Hydraulic Ram, McCormick International 20 Row Combine, Broad Farming, Building & Fencing

Inspection dates: Agents on site:

Contact Owner: Peter Villiers 0428573611 Agent: Peter Dargan 0436474250 awn.net

00833-2204

SELECTION OF ITEMS. ENGINEERING: Oxy Set; Trolley Jack; Surface grinder 6” x 12” magnetic chuck; Frejoth power hacksaw c/w hydraulic lift; Shaper slotter e/motor; Servex compressor c/w 303 Kuboto engine plus 3 phase e/motor; Senior horizontal mill c/w extension table; Standaco vertical mill c/w direct current power feed; 8” bench grinder; Simplified electric lath 460mm swing 1 mtr B/C over bed - face plate 600, c/w accessories; Herless lathe 600 B/C, 150 swing over bed c/w accessories; Vyce & hand press; Makita metal cut off saw c/w bench; Pedestal 3/4 HP electric drill; 10 ton hydraulic press; Electric compressors; Large selection of tools/spanners.

Kubota A800 Generator. Plus a host of sundry items. GENERAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT: Fordson Major Diesel Tractor; Daken AG 4’6” slasher; Band sawmill 16hp Briggs and Stratton Vanguard engine; 5 FT home made slasher, 3’ P\L S/tyne ripper; 3 P\L Jib; 3 P/L Daken adjustable blade; 8 x 5 trailer c/w stock crate; Treated pine posts; 17ft high tank stand; Large quantity pipe, steel, steel posts; Fire wood elevator; Cement mixers; Steel car ramp; 5HP B&S Motor c/w horizontal shaft; Car accessories; Selection of timber; Trailer 800ltr; Fire fighting unit, c/w 5HP motor; Stihl chainsaws; Honda mower; Masport mulcher; Silvan portable sprayer; 3 wheel Moller mower 12HP B&S; V&H wood splitter 5HP B&S (Homemade); Outdoor settings & sundry items; Singer 200 industrial sewing machine. COLLECTORS: 2 old Fordson E27N tractors (1 with hydraulics) Fordson Spanners; Restoration; Collection of S/P mowers & rotary hoes; Sunbeam portable shearing plant c/w Villiers petrol motor; Forge with water cooled tuyere; Old engines - (Ronaldson & Tippet, Lister, Wisconsin); Quantity bottles; Cast iron tiled fire surround; Large anvil; Furphy tank; Howard rotary hoe to suit Fordson; Box old Catalogues; Black Smith tools; Camp ovens; Antique scales; Old Radio; Old piano stool; Reel mowers; Engine components; TNG baltic pine flooring; Winlass; Mining bucket; Antique childs digger; Horse drawn plough; Mitchell seat on stand; Wooden car models.

If you’re not in the North East Property Guide, you’re not in the market.

The region’s best property guide located inside your local paper every week and online anytime.

Tuesday 10th May - 12 Noon - 3pm Saturday 14th May - 9.30am - 12.30pm 67 Main Street, Eldorado

ONLINE BIDDING ONLY To register, view photos & full list of items, download catalogue or to register to bid online scan the QR code.

Terms No GST applicable. 5% Buyers Premium, applicable on all items. Payment by electronic transfer or at the office. All items must be paid for in full & a copy of receipt provided must be shown when collecting items.

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WANGARATTA STORE CATTLE SALE

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FRIDAY 6th May 2022 – 10:30am 750 LOCALLY BRED CATTLE GROWN CATTLE M Fry – Warrenbayne (AWN) 6 Red Poll Steers 15 months

WEBB LEGAL C O N V E YA N C I N G & P R O P E R T Y L AW OPEN FOR BUSINESS B Y A P P O I N T M E N T O N LY P

(03) 5721 5500

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YOUNG CATTLE Cambatong Park – Mansfield (AWN) 60 Angus M/Sex 7-8 months Weaned Onalim Nominees Pty Ltd – Hansonville (AWN) 30 Angus Steers 8-9 months ‘Dunoon Blood’ Weaned JH & TM Parton – Benalla (AWN) 20 Angus M/Sex 8-9 months ‘Riga & Standon Rock Blood’ Weaned La Fav Investments Pty Ltd – Glenrowan West (AWN) 18 Charolais X M/Sex 8-9 months ‘Paringa Blood’ AW & PJ Fisher (NTR) 13 Friesian Steers

KM Kittelty – Barnawartha (AWN) 12 Angus M/Sex 8-10 months ‘Jade Park Blood’ Nugent & Cunningham – Oxley (NTR) 12 Angus M/sex 6-7 months E Crosher – Edi (NTR) 10 Angus Steers 9-10 months Jove Angus Blood M Fry – Warrenbayne (AWN) 8 Hereford M/Sex 12 months Weaned Alpine Logging Pty Ltd – Carboor (AWN) 6 Blonde X M/Sex 12 months Weaned TJ & VK Carroll – Tarrawingee (AWN) 5 Brown Swiss Steers J Duffy (NTR) 2 Steers A/c Jodi Campbell – Mollyullah (AWN) 1 Pinzgauer Steer, 6mths

COWS & CALVES D Grady – South Wang (NTR) 4x4 Angus Cows with Angus CAF 2-3 months Landfall Blood not Rejoined Vendor (NTR) 3x3 Hereford/Friesian X Heifers with Angus CAF M Fry – Warrenbayne (AWN) 1x1 Friesian Heifer with Limousin CAF, re depastured to Limousin Bull since calving 1x1 Angus Friesian X Cow with Limousin CAF (2nd calf) redepastured to Limousin Bull since calving A/c Jodi Campbell – Mollyullah (AWN) 3x3 PinzgauerX Cows & Calves, Not Re-joined P & V Hourigan - Brumby hills (CP) 14 x 14 Angus/ friesian x heifers with limousin CAF 2-3 months

Contact the Selling Agents: AWN now operating Phone: Peter Dargan in saleyards 0436 474 250

Phone: (02) 6055 3888 Justin Keane 0427 927 500

Oliver Mason 0409 295 826 Sue Davies 0418 978 532 Phone: (03) 5720 0400 Daniel Fischer 0429 165 073

7 Stars At Number 7 - 7 Maple Circuit • This 2015 built family home located in Maple Circuit offers contemporary living in a prized location • Fabulous & spacious open plan living with the kitchen centrally located offering a seamless flow into the dining and living • An abundance of natural light fills both the living area & lounge room thanks to the home’s orientation • Large master bedroom towards the front with walk in robe & spacious ensuite

FOR SALE $829,000

Opportunity On Vernon - 2 Vernon Road

• A second living area makes a great rumpus or media room & three additional bedrooms all with built-in robes • With a cleverly designed floor plan, functionality & practicality are perfectly paired • Entertaining area catered for with a 30m2 red gum deck enviably located to take in reserve aspects • Located in a sought-after family friendly estate with walking and bike paths on your doorstep.

This really is a move-in ready property

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WEB ID 3468935

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• Neat & tidy 3 bedroom solid brick home • Ensuite to main bedroom including split system & built-in robe • Light & bright kitchen/dining area with dishwasher & gas cooking • Gas heating and split systems cooling for all year round comfort • Double garage, single carport, caravan or boat storage space & side yard access

FOR SALE $570,000

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• Well-established gardens all set on 671m2 approx. allotment • Close to walking tracks, CBD of Wangaratta, coffee shops & public transport • This property will not disappoint, inspection is a must. Contact Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate today to arrange your private inspection

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WEB ID 3466064

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Size & Quality In Benalla Low Maintenance Living 6 / 15 Spearing Street

Privacy & Tranquility - 2 O’Callaghan Drive • A quality home situated in a very desirable location enjoying a tranquil creek aspect • Featuring 3 large bedrooms with BIR (ensuite & WIR to master) • North facing formal lounge room with stunning vaulted timber ceiling & adjoining formal dining room

FOR SALE $790,000

• Open plan kitchen, meals/dining & family room • Double garage plus large brick shed/workshop Wonderfully established gardens all situated on a 1,195m2 approx. allotment

• Located close to CBD, hospital & public transport • 2 bedroom brick veneer unit • Split system heating/cooling • Instant gas hot water • Carport • Great investment opportunity

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WEB ID 3468587

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24 Lamont Street • A great opportunity right here. First home or potential investment opportunity close to schools & local shops • Modern kitchen with induction cook top, electric oven & dishwasher • Three bedroom home all with built in robes, ceiling fans & one bathroom • Separate living room with combined kitchen & dining area

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Country Family Home With Fabulous Views 47 Blackboy Lane, Glenrowan • Family size home on 4.11Ha (approximately 10 Ac) situated in Hamilton Park, Glenrowan.

• Five bedrooms or 4 bedroom plus study.

• Large master bedroom includes updated ensuite & walk in robe.

• 9 foot high ceilings with open-plan living and ample storage.

• Combustion heater & split systems throughout for all year round comfort.

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FOR SALE $1,250,000 WEB ID 3465403

Billy Tea Rooms

55 Murphy Street

39 Gladstone Street, Glenrowan

Edgar’s Books & News (formerly Edgars Newsagency) first opened its doors in 1939 in Wangaratta and soon became one of the town’s most prominent news and meeting places.

Turnover in excess of $2,000,000 Profits to owners in excess of $300,000 Secure lease in place High foot traffic location with great accessibility Front and rear access to the shop Shop area of 269m2

FOR SALE $990,000

FOR SALE $350,000 + SAV

WEB ID 3468983

WEB ID 3468078

No GST Going Concern

garrynash.com.au

COMMERCIAL SALE

Edgar’s Books & News

FOR SALE $399,000

23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663

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FOR SALE $270,000

The regions most prominent newsagent and independent book shop.

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WEB ID 3468694

BUSINESS SALE

Affordable Renovated Home

7 McConnan Street • Perfectly located is this unique, tightly held McConnan Street property. This home is both size and quality and is in one of the most sought-after streets in Benalla.

• Entering via the long tree lined driveway you will be welcomed with lush and private wellestablished gardens with mature trees.

• This much-loved family home consists of 5 bedrooms + study with a floor plan that is designed for ultimate family living. The main bedroom consisting of ensuite which includes corner spa, double sink vanity and walk in robe.

WEB ID 3468438

• Business & freehold opportunity in ‘Ned Kelly country’ • Located on active Kelly tourism business strip • Café with 40+ year history ideally suited for a sole trader or couple • Building includes a 2 bedroom residence previously a B&B • Current owners have completed a raft of capital improvements • An Information Memorandum is available

FOR SALE $395,000 WIWO No GST on freehold. GST on plant and equipment.

WEB ID 3439848

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APRIL 29 - MAY 5, 2022

Toyota Kluger Grande AWD

Ŷ SMOOTH AND ECONOMICAL: The Kluger carries on Toyota’s foray into the land of petrol/electric hybrids.

By DEREK OGDEN WITH stratospheric fuel prices, how prescient that the Kluger has opened its hybrid power-train account with the latest generation becoming the eighth Toyota to make use of the petrol/electric fuel saver.

There are nine variants of the big seven-seater in a mix of two and allwheel drive.

The GX is front drive only, while the GXL and Grande offer front and all-wheel drive and hybrid versions.

The Grande hybrid takes up the flagship role.

Prices open at $47,650, plus on road costs, for the GX 2WD petrol, GX AWD petrol follows up at $51,650, while the Grande AWD hybrid (the test vehicle) tops out the new Kluger at $75,400.

Standard equipment across the range includes smart entry and start, manual front and rear dual-zone air conditioning, rain sensing wipers and automatic lights, and five USB ports.

The Kluger Grande adds a panoramic moonroof, hands-free operating power tailgate, front seat ventilation, head-up display, a 360-degree all-round view monitor, leather-accented seats and an 11-speaker JBL audio system, which lives up to its premium tag.

The new Kluger is covered by Toyota Warranty Advantage, which offers five years unlimited kilometre coverage extending to seven years on engine and driveline, with capped-price servicing for the first five years/75,000 km and each 12-month/15,000km service costing $250.

STYLING In looks the new Kluger errs on the wagon wing of the modern SUV - no crossover coupe-like curves here square(ish) lines dominate the seven seater’s dimensions.

The latter, larger than the previous model in all respects, plus flared wheel arches, all add up to a robust appearance as befitting a seven-seater. Front on the SUV follows suit with large upper and lower trapezoidal grilles split by the front bumper.

Slimline LED light clusters with integrated daytime running lights are situated above deep recessed LED fog lamps integrated into the flared front end. An extended and flatter underbody and spats in front of the wheels contribute to improved aerodynamics.

The Grande rolls on 20-inch wheels with a polished chrome appearance.

INTERIOR There’s little lacking inside the cabin, with soft touch materials, the latest design features, while the larger exterior allows for increased space and versatility for seven occupants.

Touches of luxury are supplied

by Leather-accented seats, memory power driver seat, ventilated front seats, electrochromatic rear view mirror, premium soft instrument panel, plus rear door sunshades and ambient lighting INFOTAINMENT While far from Lilliputian, at eight inches the information screen is far from ‘Grand’ - on the small side for an SUV of this size and calibre. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the flagship ‘flies’ with digital radio, where available, satellite navigation, and an 11-speaker JBL sound system of superior quality.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The new hybrid system combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine with three electric motors (two up front and one at the rear) that generate a maximum combined output of 184 kW that drives through an advanced electric AWD system.

Delivering a claimed combined cycle fuel consumption as low as 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres with combined CO2 emissions of just 128 g/km, on test, the Kluger hybrid nudged 6 litres per 100 kilometres in a mix of town and country driving, all on bitumen.

Hybrid AWD models are also fitted with a Trail mode switch for more demanding off-road performance that is able to adjust throttle control, shift schedule, drive force distribution and brake control to deliver optimal traction for the conditions.

SAFETY A recipient of the latest in Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance, the new Kluger features a pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, emergency steering assist and intersection turn assist on every model.

Added to this are active cruise control - with curve speed reduction function - lane trace assist, blind spot monitor, reversing camera and seven airbags, creating a very comprehensive safety package.

A head-up display keeps Grande driving eyes on the road, while the big bugger slots into tight parking spaces with the help of the car’s panoramic view monitor.

DRIVING The hybrid system delivers a combined maximum power of 184 kW through a smooth electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) that offers driver selectable Normal, Eco and Sport modes.

The e-Four AWD system allows up to 100 per cent of drive to be sent through the front wheels or up to 80 per cent through the rear, depending on conditions, with a Trail mode for more challenging off-road environments.

For enhanced off-road performance in varied conditions, the AWD Kluger also features a multi-terrain select system with Mud and Sand and Rock and Dirt modes that in the Grande can also be disconnected to improve fuel economy.

Access into the second and third row two-seat bench is made easy with the fold down levers for both rows located on the outer shoulder of the seats, which, for the third-row seats, also automatically folds the head rests in one action.

The rear hatch offers easy access into the expanded luggage space with power operation for GXL variants and a ‘kick sensor’ for the Grande version that allows the hatch to be opened and closed handsfree.

SUMMARY The new Kluger Grande hybrid is a spacious seven-seater with quality materials and fittings.

Comfort does not extend to the third row of seats for those not of small stature.

Any lack of performance in the powertrain is made up for in smooth running and fuel economy.

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Kluger GX 2WD petrol: $47,650 Kluger GXL 2WD petrol: $56,850 Kluger Grande 2WD petrol: $68,900 Kluger GX AWD petrol: $51,650 Kluger GXL AWD petrol: $60,850 Kluger Grande AWD petrol: $72,900 Kluger GX AWD hybrid: $54,150 Kluger GXL AWD hybrid: $63,350 Kluger Grande AWD hybrid: $75,400 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Toyota Kluger Grande 2.5L 4-cylinder petrol, e-CVT automatic, e-Four AWD SUV).

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Volvo V60 Cross Country a punchy performer

By CHRIS RILEY I HAVE fond memories of Volvo’s XC70. Designed along the same lines as the Subaru Outback, Passat Alltrack and Audi Allroad, the XC70 went missing in 2016, a victim of the SUV revolution.

But small practical wagons still enjoy a loyal, if modest, following and the spirit of XC lives on in the V60 and V90 Cross Country. And we’re glad to say the V60 Cross Country is offered here.

STYLING There’s just the one model, priced from $64,990. It’s available in a choice of 10 colours, with Denim blue and Pine grey available at no extra cost.

The Cross Country makeover adds a different radiator grille, grey plastic cladding, aluminium roof rails and a differently designed wheel, along with a wider track and more ground clearance.

It’s powered by a 2.0 litre mild hybrid four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, with an eight-speed auto and allwheel drive.

Our test vehicle was optioned with Lifestyle Pack: Panoramic sunroof, tinted rear windows, Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound ($5700), perforated Nappa leather accented charcoal/charcoal interior ($3000); advanced air cleaner ($500) and metallic paint (no cost option).

They take the price to $74,190 plus on-road costs.

Standard kit includes 19inch alloys, four-zone climate air, with humidity sensor and CleanZone air quality system, plus Driftwood decor inlays and leather accent upholstery, heated front seats,

power adjust driver and passenger seat with memory, four-way lumbar support and power cushion extension and power foldable rear backrest.

There’s also keyless entry and start, automatic lights, wipers, dimming interior mirror, 360-degree camera, selfparking, head-up display, front and rear park sensors, active bending LED headlights with high pressure cleaning; and hands-free tailgate opening.

DRIVING Dynamic, Eco, Comfort and Off-Road modes are accessed via the touchscreen.

The dash to 100km/h takes 6.9 seconds and it has a top speed of 180km/h.

Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.4L/100km (we were getting 8.0L/100km after close to 600km).

At 1499mm the wagon sits 67mm higher than a standard V60 and at 197mm has 55mm more clearance between the lowest point and the ground.

It can drive safely through water to a depth of 300mm.

Hill descent control and an ‘off-road’ drive mode have also been added.

In Off Road mode, steering is light and all-wheel drive and hill descent control are activated. But it can only be activated at low speeds and the speedometer shows the range available. Start-stop is deactivated.

In Off Road mode the driver info display changes to a compass between the speedometer and tachometer.

It’s all very impressive, but a bit meaningless because no one in their right mind is going to take a car like this off road.

To the beach yes, down to the snow probably and up to the farm maybe -- but off road? I

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mean, who wants to scratch the paint or damage the wheels of their nice new car.

The styling is attractive and bang on for the times, with an inside that matches, finished in Nappa charcoal leather and shades of grey, with grey coloured wood inlays and some stainless steel trim pieces.

Interestingly (at least I find it interesting), the tailgate does not boast that it’s a hybrid and one gets the feeling the wheel has turned, and it is more about performance than economy.

V60 Cross Country goes pretty well too, with punchy acceleration, reassuring braking and the ability to thread corners flat and at a reasonable rate of knots.

SOLD CARAVANS AND CAMPERS

2012 Holden Captiva 5 GC Series II, auto, 4wd, 2.2l turbo diesel, only 106,600 km, RWC, (1HC9CJ), colour/ trim - silver/grey, new tyres, aircon, sunroof, spotless condition, $9990, inspect 5 Fielding Lane Piries.

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Forum highlights forestry opportunities OPPORTUNITIES in the forestry industry were highlighted at a North East Victorian stakeholder’s forum held at Wangaratta on April 20.

The forum, convened

by HVP’s general manager northern region, Anne Partridge, was held to introduce stakeholders in the region to the Murray Region Forestry Hub (MRFH) and get their input.

The Murray region is home to one of the largest softwood-plantation forestry industries in Australia.

The MRFH is one of 11 Commonwealth funded regional forestry hubs set up across Australia to explore the impediments and opportunities to developing the timber industry.

It covers about 3.5 million hectares in the area east of the Hume Freeway, west of the Great Dividing Range, south of Gundagai, and takes in plantations in North East Victoria down to Lake Eildon.

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TIMBER TALKS: A map showing the area of the Murray Region Forestry Hub (MRFH).

Key hub towns in NSW are Tumut, Tumbarumba, Gundagai, while in Victoria the main centres for the industry are Myrtleford, Wangaratta and Benalla.

Ms Partridge said the forum received excellent input from around 20 regional

stakeholders including local government, growers, and industry.

“About halfway through the forum, we split into workshops to brainstorm issues,” she said.

“The main challenges and concerns discussed includ-

ed overcoming workforce shortages, community relations, timber shortage and climate change.”

“Overall, the forum, gave us a good awareness of the role of the hub and the avenues stakeholders have to influence the future of the

timber industry and ensure its success in North East Victoria.”

MRFH economic adviser Diana Gibbs and executive officer Phil Clements gave an overview of the hub and outlined its progress to date and projects proposed for

the future including a widereaching community engagement program.

MRFH chairman Peter Crowe said the forum was ideally timed to ensure that issues and projects relevant to North East Victoria could be included in the review of the hub’s strategic plan.

“The workshops facilitated by HVP’s manager safety and community, Prue Day, helped identify issues and opportunities for the industry and communities in North East Victoria and review how these requirements fitted with the hub’s existing strategic plan,” he said.â Mr Crowe said opportunities for plantation-grown wood were boundless.

“Australia has the opportunity to move towards selfsufficiency in forest products and the current global turmoil in timber and forest products markets is a clear indication of the necessity to expand the wood production base in Australia,” he said.

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Jenni Cole, chief executive officer of Disabled Wintersport Australia, said finding freedom on snow has always been an overarching vision and this initiative with Vail Resorts is a major step forward to reducing barriers and increasing access for members.

MORE OPPORTUNITY: Vail Resorts’ new Epic Australia Adaptive Pass hopes to lift opportunity for eligible guests with impairments to ski and ride at Falls Creek (pictured) and Mt Hotham.

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We are deeply saddened by your sudden passing.

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ARMSTRONG, Colin Keith (Cogsy).

17/7/1942 – 26/4/2022 Dearly loved and loving husband of Carmen for 50 years.

Devoted father and father-in-law of Jamie and Leah, Jenny and Jamie, Paul and Michaela.

Adored Pa to Bridie, Kate, Sam, Jayden, Brody, Isabella, and Saoirse.

Gone from our sight, forever in our hearts.

FERGUSON, Roberta Elizabeth (Bobbie).

19/4/1927 - 29/4/2022 Formerly of Bowmans Forest.

Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge, Myrtleford.

Aged 95 years.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Joe (dec, Edie (dec), and Lorraine.

Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Rest in peace.

Bobbie’s funeral will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Whorouly, at 10.30am on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 followed by burial at Bowmans Forest cemetery.

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FERGUSON,

Formerly of Bowmans Forest.

Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge, Myrtleford.

Aged 95 years.

Much loved Aunty of Robert and Dianne, Karen, Brett and Craig, and great Aunty of Erin, Liam and Fergus, Scott, Kate and Jamie-Lee.

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KING, John.

Long serving member.

Deepest sympathy to Glenda and family. ~ From the Porepunkah CFA members.

A quiet and gentle soul much loved.

Rest in peace.

May 5, 2018.

There’s a face I shall always remember, A voice I shall always recall, A memory to cherish forever, Of one who thought of us all.

Always with me. ~ Rosa and family.

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ARMSTRONG Requiem mass in celebration of the life of Mr Colin (Cogsy) Armstrong will be offered in Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Coronation Avenue, Bright on Friday, May 6, 2022 commencing at 10.30am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of mass for the Bright Lawn Cemetery.

Colin’s mass can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming In lieu of flowers, a donation made in Colin’s memory to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute would be appreciated.

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ter an argument saw him run more than a kilometre down the road naked, before breaking into a home with occupants inside.

Sunday’s offending followed an incident on April 16, when he attended the home of a single mother in search of an unnamed woman, before being told she was not at the address.

He was alleged to have returned 30 minutes later with a chainsaw, cutting through parts of the front door while the woman and her three children looked on in terror.

Lawyer Geoff Clancy said his client had been working steadily for two weeks, and would be able to fund his own accommodation if granted bail.

He said his client had denied owning a chainsaw, however, Sen Const Stewart said two chainsaws belonging to a relative had been located.

Magistrate Watkins said a history of violent offending and making threats to kill were cause for concern.

“There are certainly several red flags raised and certain risk factors,” he said.

“He just seems to be a bit spontaneous at the moment.”

The matter will transfer to Myrtleford Magistrates Court on June 3.

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into town, driving erratically and speeding to limit the amount of time spent in the car.

During the journey, the accused was said to have threatened to kill his relative if she reported the assault to police, and had subsequently sent texts to her phone discouraging her from raising the matter.

“Come back and sort your problems out instead of running and hiding behind the dog coppers,” he allegedly stated in a text message.

Police were called to the home address at around 3pm, when officers located the defendant wearing a white forensic suit and rubber gloves given to him by Wodonga Crime Investigation Unit members following his recent house fire.

According to Sen Const Stewart, the accused’s most recent assault matters followed “quite a few matters involving assaults against women”.

The defendant was previously alleged to have brandished a stanley knife and a tomahawk at a relative’s Myrtleford address following an argument around removal of firearms from the property.

He was also alleged to have committed an aggravated burglary in 2020 af-

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A MAN alleged to have choked and punched a relative while on bail for an incident which saw him take a chainsaw to a woman’s Myrtleford home will remain in police custody.

Appearing flanked by custody officers at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the former Wodonga resident’s bail was refused

by Magistrate Ian Watkins, who said the defendant’s behaviour and history of violent offending had raised a number of red flags.

Senior Constable Melinda Stewart of Bright police told the court the accused had recently moved to Myrtleford to live with relatives after his Wodonga rental was gutted by a fire which is being treated with suspicion by Wodonga police members.

She said the defendant and a relative had been set to go wood chopping on Sunday morning, when the defendant became angry after his request to go into town to get cigarettes was put on hold.

Sen Const Stewart said the defendant slapped the alleged victim with an open palm and head-butted her, before pushing her against a tree by the throat and punching her to the cheek with keys in his hand.

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By RYAN MALCOLM A SPIKE in speeding offences during the second phase of a police operation over consecutive long weekends has dampened local police spirits, despite road traffic decreasing compared to what was experienced during the Easter break.

The second weekend of the statewide Operation Compass saw police ramp up their visibility on major thoroughfares throughout the North East as tourists returned home in time for the end of school holidays, recording a total of 241 offences during the three day blitz.

Some 141 speeding offences were recorded throughout the region, with at least two drivers identified by stationary speed cameras travelling in excess of 140 kph along

the Hume Freeway.

According to Senior Sergeant Colin Provan of Wangaratta Highway Patrol, the high incidence of speeding throughout the region had been disappointing.

“It’s concerning that despite all of the road safety campaigns that address the impacts of excess speed we’re still detecting offences of speeding,” he said.

“That behaviour is concerning - 141 speeding offences is more than we should be having.

“Each of those has the capacity to increase road trauma.”

The region also recorded a number of collisions which resulted in hospitalisation in the days leading up to the operation beginning.

Across the Wangaratta Police Service Area (PSA) - tak-

ing in Alpine Shire - some 16 drink or drug drivers were identified, 17 unlicenced or disqualified drivers were intercepted, and four vehicles were impounded during the second phase of Operation Compass.

However, drops in seatbelt and mobile phone offences (one each) had been a positive result for police’s ongoing efforts to limit the fatal five (distracted driving, speeding, fatigued driving, impaired driving and driving without a seat belt.)

“The operation was well supported by all aspects of Victoria Police,” Snr Sgt Provan said.

“It would appear the messaging in relation to distracted driving is getting through.

“Overall the driver behaviour was quite good.”

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Speedway back in action Saturday

By MARTIN DAVIS SPEEDWAY lovers will be dusting off their sidecars and dirt bikes for the 2022 Myrtleford Speedway season with practise and a come and try day this Saturday, The day will be the final tuneup for racers who are looking forward to the Alpine 15 Lapper at Alpine Raceway on Saturday, May 21 and Winter Short Track Classic on Saturday, July, 9 at the Myrtleford Speedway.

Myrtleford Speedway president Glen Walch said this will be the first time the bikes will grace the

new surface after the outlaw karts last month.

“We are expecting a lot of first timers and a lot of kids out there having a go, which will be a good day out,” he said.

“A mix of sidecars and solo bikes will be out to prepare for the final two events of the season, with a special feature of the day being some ride-on-mowers coming to have a look, with the potential to race in the future.”

The bikes that will be on display are the normal dirt bikes ranging from 250cc for the juniors to the open events going up to 450cc,

but the bikes will be fitted with a dirt track rear wheel.

“The sidecars will be some of the fastest bike going around with engines up to 1000cc and no brakes, so it will be a great spectacle seeing these bikes back out on the track,” Walsh said.

The bikes will be firing up at the Myrtleford Speedway from 9am this Saturday, May 7.

TAKING THE CORNER: Tayla Street taking on a corner during a race meet at the Myrtleford Speedway.

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C GRADE: Wang Rovers 53 def Yarrawonga 40; Wodonga 25 def by Lavington 65; North Albury 36 def by Wangaratta 44; Myrtleford 31 def by Albury 61; Corowa-Rutherglen 46 def Wodonga Raiders 38.

17 & UNDER: Corowa-Rutherglen 35 def by Wodonga Raiders 65; North Albury 50 def Wangaratta 38; Myrtleford 49 def Albury 28; Wodonga 59 def Lavington 27; Wang Rovers 36 def by Yarrawonga 41.

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Business as usual for Bright golfers IT was another week of outstanding performances at the Bright Golf Club, with golfers of all skill levels turning out and taking in the pristine greens.

Vets, Monday, April 25, Stableford A grade winners: Don Grimes (20) 36 points.

B grade winner: Graham Barrow (26) 40 points.

NTPs - third: Don Grimes, sixth: Mick Dunne, 11th: Glen O’Connell, 16th: Penny White.

Ladies’, Wednesday, April 27, Stableford A grade winner: Jean Barber (35) 33 points.

NTPs - third: Bernie Wickes, sixth: Bernie Wickes, 16th: Samantha Furnell.

Men’s, Thursday, April 28, Stableford A grade winner: Jake Woods (8) 38 points.

B grade winner: Graham McElvenny (20) 39 points.

NTPs - third: Colin Richardson, sixth: Colin Richardson, 11th: Jake Woods, 16th: Jake Woods.

Men’s, Saturday, April 30, Stableford A grade winner: Adam Benincasa (7) 36 points c/b.

B grade winner: John Forbes (18) 35 points.

C grade winner: Mark Frost (20) 35 points.

NTPs - third: Nick Aloizos, 11th: John Forbes, 16th: Hamish McPhee.

Ladies’, Saturday, April 30, Stableford A grade winner: Carol Bailey (17) 34 points.

NTPs - sixth: Allison Gilbert, 11th: Allison Gilbert, 16th: Jac Colbert.

MAKING A SPLASH: Schoolkids from St Mary’s Primary School and Marian College competed in the School Sports Victoria State Swimming Championships last week, sending a large contingent for such small regional schools. Arabella Chapman (pictured) took out a bronze medal in the girls 9-10 50m breaststroke. St Mary’s two relay teams and Marian College’s 14 year old girls freestyle relay team also represented the area well.

ONE OF THE BEST: Maria Duic won the Ladies Singles Championship, and also won the ladies 100 Up and was runner up in both the Ladies Pairs and Mixed Pairs.

CLUB PERSON: Alan ‘Bundy’ Elliot (left) recieved the Brian Elvish Memorial for the Best Club Person. He is pictured with club president Lance Symons (right).

Presentations to champions of the Myrtleford Bowls Club

THE Myrtleford Bowls Club held its presentation day on Sunday, April 24 to recognise all the club champions for season 202122.

After two hours of fun bowls in casual wear, and afternoon tea, the ‘champs’ received their awards.

Maria Duic won the Ladies Singles Championship, and also won the ladies 100 Up and was runner up in both the Ladies Pairs and Mixed Pairs.

Janine Powell also had a break-

out season winning the B Grade Ladies Singles and the Ladies Pairs with Jill Bates.

The Men’s Singles Club Champion was Greg Robbins, who defeated Lance Symons - Greg also teamed up with Gerry Green to win the Club Mixed Pairs, but Lance got his revenge, reversing the singles result in the Men’s Veterans Singles and also taking out the Men’s Handicap Singles.

The highlight of the day was the presentation of the Brian Elvish Memorial for the Best Club Per-

son - the winner was Alan ‘Bundy’ Elliot which proved to be a very popular result, and warmly applauded by all in attendance.

The club has been promoted to A1 for season 2022/23 in Saturday Pennant and is now the only club in the Ovens and Murray Bowls region east of the Hume Highway to be represented in A1 for both Saturday Pennant and Tuesday Midweek Pennant.

“We are very proud of our achievements over recent years and are very keen to recruit play-

ers who want to have a go at lawn bowls and in particular are up for the challenge of testing themselves at the highest level in the Ovens and Murray region of which there are some 28 clubs,” club president Lance Symons said.

Everyone, whether they be inexperienced, new bowlers or experienced players, are most welcome to contact the club’s secretary Cheryl Lewis on 0427 002 193 or president Lance Symons on 0412 138 347 and come and have a roll up on the club’s top class greens.

Myrtleford into pennant grand final MYRTLEFORD Golf Club’s pennant team have won themselves a ticket to the grand final showdown against Thurgoona, after defeating Yarrawonga at Beechworth.

The team, called ‘The Wannabees’, is captained

by Karl O’Shaughnessy and consists of Paul Green, Brad Carroll, Tristan Purss, David Clark and Pieter Veldman.

The grand final is set to take place at Wodonga on Sunday, May 15.

The club also enjoyed fantastic results on their own course over the week.

Saturday, April 30 ADAM CARTWRIGHT ELECTRICAL STROKE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AMCR 71 A Grade Winner : David Clark (14) 85/71.

A Grade Runner Up: Brad Carroll (9) 85/76.

B Grade Winner: John Costello (22) 99/77.

B Grade Runner Up: Trout Batt (22) 100/78.

Ball Winners: B Carroll

WANNABEE CHAMPIONS: Myrtleford’s pennant team (from left) Paul Green, Brad Carroll, Tristan Purss, David Clark and Pieter Veldman will take on Thurgoona in the pennant grand final on May 15.

76, T Purss 77, C Shewell 77, P Ternes 78, T Batt 78.

Foodworks NTPs - first: John Costello, second shot fourth: Paul Green, eighth: Craig Piazza, 14th: Robert Wheeler, 16th: David Matthews.

Raffle Winner: David Matthews.

Club Championships, first round: A grade: C Piazza 165, B Carroll 166, P Green 171.

B Grade: D Clark 180, S Hancock 181, C Shewell 183.

Handicap: B Carroll 148, S Hancock 151, D Clark 152.

Wednesday, April 27 ADAM CARTWRIGHT ELECTRIAL STABLEFORD AMCR 71 A Grade Winner: Craig Shewell (15) 35 pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Andrew Roseby (17) 32 pts.

Ball Winners: A Roseby 32, T Chapman 31, P Dawkins 29.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Tony Chapman, second shot fourth: Craig Shewell, 14th: Andrew Roseby.

Tuesday, April 26

ADAM CARTWRIGHT ELECTRICAL STROKE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 - AMCR 74 A Grade Winner: Judy Bynon (20) 94/74.

A Grade Runner Up: Heather Street (54) 130/76.

9 Hole Winner: Lyn Dwyer (44) 18 pts.

9 Hole Runner Up: Marg Fitridge (30) 13pts.

Ball Winners: Heather Street 130/76, Marnie Broz 99/78, Sandra Piazza 96/78, Marg Curtis 96/76.

Foodworks NTPs - 14th:

Barb Welch, 16th: Marg Curtis.

Club Championships, second round: A grade: Marg Curtis 187/153, Jan Roseby 190/158, Sandra Piazza 194/158, Judy Bynon 197/157, Marnie Broz 198/156, Kerry Newton 201/159.

B Grade: Carolyn Prowse 216/160, Lesley Browne 230/162, Carol Ames 249/163, Ann Hazeldine 250/178, Heather Street 275/167.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES A SOLITARY goal in the dying minutes of the Savoys’ division one men’s match delivered Myrtleford their fourth win of the season, the scoreline 1-0 against St Pat’s on Sunday.

Kaden Saric found the back of the net in the 89th minute, after both sides let chances to score slip through, either by errant kicking or miraculous saves from the goalkeeper.

Savoys coach Rob Caponecchia said the match was a surprisingly difficult outing against the lowest ranked side in the competition.

“It was a pretty tough game to be honest - they were bottom of the ladder but they didn’t play like they were bottom of the ladder,” he said.

“It was just a game where we had some clear cut chances to score which we didn’t take the opportunity to do and that seemed to keep them in the match.

“To be fair our goalkeeper (Jacques Simian) made some really good saves to keep us in the match.

“When I spoke to their coach after the game, he said it was their best game they’d ever played this year, we were lucky to come away and get three points.”

The division one men have the bye this weekend, but will front up against Melrose FC this evening in the quarter finals of the FA Cup. “Melrose are actually doing really well - they had a really good win on Sunday, they beat Wodonga Diamonds 7-0,” Caponecchia said.

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GET AROUND HIM: The side converges around Kaden Saric after he clinched the win with a late goal. game, so hopefully we’ll get some players back from injuries and suspensions.”

In other matches, the Savoys division two men took their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over St Pats.

The senior women suffered a loss in a fiery, goal-rich match, going down 10-6.

Coach Gabrielle Paglia said her team performed well in tiring match conditions.

“We started off strong, scoring the first goal, but our opposition was quick to reply - that set the

FANCY FEET: Savoy Paul Mazambi work to get around St Pat’s player Tobias Walsh.

tone for the rest of the match with us unfortunately unable to close the gap,” she said.

“It was goal for goal for the majority of the game, which didn’t allow for much rest.

“In saying that, I think we worked in unison on Sunday and were able to see those link ups between each section of the field from defence/keeper right through to striker.”

OTHER SAVOYS TEAM RESULTS Division 1 Women: Savoys 6 def by St Pat’s 10. GOALS, Savoys:

S. Caponecchia 4, J. Franson 2.

Division 2 Men: Savoys 2 def St Pat’s 0. GOALS, Savoys: Z. Vardanega 2.

Over 35’s: Savoys 2 def by St Pat’s 10. GOALS, Savoys: M. Yelandjian 1, P. Fullwood 1.

Division 3 Men: Savoys 9 def St Pat’s 0.

U17 Girls: BYE. U16 Boys: BYE. U14 Girls: BYE. U13 Boys: Savoys 0 def by St Pat’s 18.

U12 Boys: Savoys 2 def by St Pat’s 8.

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Under 12 Bright 1.0, 1.1, 2.1, 3.4 (22) Junior Magpies 0.2, 1.3, 4.4, 4.4 (28) GOALS, Bright: A. Tanaskovic 2, N. White 1. Junior Magpies: results unavailable.

BEST, Bright: N. White, C. Garratt, H. West, B. Buckland, A. Tanaskovic, C. Nightingale. Junior Magpies: results unavailable.

Kangaroos 1.1, 3.4, 3.5, 5.6 (36) Myrtleford Red 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 2.0 (12) GOALS, Kangaroos: A. Symons

3, J. Crotty 2. Myrtleford Red: H. Durling 1, A. McManus.

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Benalla Giants 2.2, 3.5, 4.7, 8.12 (60) Myrtleford Black: 2.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2 (26) GOALS, Benalla Giants: C. Bowen 2, R. McCarthy 2, X. De Fazio 1, A. Lowe 1, T. Mount 1, H. Skelton 1.

Myrtleford Black: L. McKeone 2, C. Borsi 1, C. Roman 1.

BEST, Benalla Giants: D. Henshaw, H. Skelton, E. McKean, B. Hazell, C. Bowen, N. Cooney.

Myrtleford Black: T. McPherson, J. Jennings, C. Borsi, S. Lupo, L. McKeone, C. Roman.

Under 14 Bright 2.1, 5.4, 5.5, 6.6 (42) Junior Magpies 6.4, 9.7, 14.15, 17.20 (122) GOALS, Bright: E. Lodge 3, T. Brierty 1, H. Johnston 1, unknown 1. Junior Magpies: B. Newton 9, J. Comensoli 2, J. Hewitt 2, C. Allan 1, H. Allan 1, C. Cassidy 1, H. Scalzo 1.

BEST, Bright: D Hika, A. Hargreaves, E. Lodge, G. Pantano, T. Heuperman, J. Thomson. Junior Magpies: C. Bott, H. Scalzo, J. Hewitt, B. Newton, J. Comensoli, Z. Bott.

Kangaroos 6.3, 11.6, 16.8, 22.15 (147) Myrtleford 0.0, 1.0, 3.0, 3.0 (18) GOALS, Kangaroos: W. Graham 6, H. Pople 3, J. Coleman 2, A. O’Brien 2, O. Reynolds 2, S. Richens 2, E. Clayton 1, B. Hiskins 1, K.

Jackson 1, L. Pizzini 1, B. Stafford 1. Myrtleford: B. McMasters 1, I. Whittingham 1.

BEST, Kangaroos: O. Reynolds, E. Clayton, H. Jacka, K. Jackson, H. Pople, B. O’Keefe. Myrtleford: J. Novak, J. Notarianni, O. Benson, A. Morgan, J. Bruneau, S. Muraca.

Under 17 Kangaroos 0.0, 2.1, 5.3, 5.5 (35) Myrtleford 6.2, 8.8, 13.10, 18.15 (123) GOALS, Kangaroos: J. Blake 1, P. Coleman 1, J. Hansen 1, T. Hogan 1, T. Vincent 1. Myrtleford: S. Crisp 3, H. Stripeikis 3, T. Thomason 3, J. Walton 3, G. Benson 2, J. Hazeldine 2, C. Howden 1, F. Jones 1.

BEST, Kangaroos: T. Vincent, C. Swinburne, B. Watson, T. Hogan, C. Hughes, J. Hansen. Myrtleford: L. Stripeikis, S. Crisp, T. Thomason, J. Klein, J. Browne, J. Hazeldine.

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ROUND

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Lions ladies garner back-to-back losses

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WHOROULY’S A grade netball squad suffered their second loss in as many weeks on Saturday, defeated by Milawa 33-47 at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve.

The Lions were well in the match from the first whistle, trailing by just two goals at the end of the first quarter.

However, a drop off in skill and concentration saw Whorouly add only three goals to their total, while the Demons packed on 12 goals to hold a commanding position which they maintained throughout the second half.

Whorouly co-coach Ebony Allen said the loss was a disappointment against a strong side.

“Milawa are a very good quality side and have been the team to beat for some time now, but it felt like a good matchup between us,” she said.

“The girls never gave up and after a pretty slow second quarter, everyone came out fighting and managed to chip away at the scoreline.

“Even though the rest of the match felt pretty even unfortunately Milawa had too good of a lead and we weren’t able to catch up.”

The Lions have only been bested

CLOSE FOUGHT: A slow second term from Whorouly was all it took for the match to be taken away from them.

PHOTO: Martin Davis twice this year, with spirits still high and quality netball performances on display week after week.

“It’s disappointing having back-toback losses but the girls are all really good at getting behind one another and are determined to get back on the winners board,” Allen said.

“We will keep training hard and hopefully the wins will come.

“Sally Wood had a ripper game in defence, she made it hard for the Milawa attackers to get the ball in the ring, and she also got quite a lot of rebounds.

“Jane-Maree Fitzpatrick also

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER TEAM 1 MILAWA 2 GOORAMBAT 3 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 4 BRIGHT 5 GRETA 6 BONNIE DOON 7 TARRAWINGEE 8 KING VALLEY 9 MOYHU 10 WHOROULY 11 NORTH WANGARATTA

P 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 6 6 5 5

W 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 0 0

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% PTS 213.36 20 151.15 18 331.51 16 208.36 16 116.14 14 121.41 12 106.08 8 61.05 8 33.29 4 60.12 0 34.49 0

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 7

A GRADE: Goorambat 36 drew with Benalla All Blacks 36, Bright 26 def by Moyhu 56, Whorouly 33 def by Milawa 47, North Wangaratta 34 def by Bonnie Doon 56, King Valley vs Greta.

B GRADE: Goorambat 49 def Benalla All Blacks 35, Bright 20 def by Moyhu 49, Whorouly 27 def by Milawa 62, North Wangaratta 41 def by Bonnie Doon 52, King Valley vs Greta.

B RESERVE: Goorambat 25 def by Benalla All Blacks 28, Bright 71 def Moyhu 18, Whorouly 20 def by Milawa 45, North Wangaratta 45 def Bonnie Doon 43, King Valley vs Greta.

C GRADE: Bright 21 def by Moyhu 35, Whorouly 12 def by Milawa 32, North Wangaratta 21 def by Bonnie Doon 42, King Valley 36 def Greta 27.

U15s: Goorambat 18 def by Benalla All Blacks 26, Bright 21 def Moyhu 5, Whorouly 26 def Milawa 4, North Wangaratta 16 def by Bonnie Doon 26, King Valley vs Greta.

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had a good game through the midcourt, causing turnovers from Milawa and getting a lot of hands to the ball.”

The Lions host Bonnie Doon this weekend, with Allen predicting a close fought and very physical match against the Bombers.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES BRIGHT’S A grade netballers tasted another loss on Saturday at the hands of Moyhu, going down 26-56 at Pioneer Park.

The Hoppers took an early eight goal lead through the first quarter, a margin which Bright failed to restrain as the Mountain Maids went into the second half trailing by 17 goals.

Bright were outscored in the second half, unable to stem the flow of goals against while not shooting enough to make up for the deficit.

A grade coach Bridget FlintChapman said the season was far from over, and a 30 goal loss is no reason for the squad to drop their heads ahead of this weekend’s match against Milawa.

“It was a disappointing game but it’s not the time to throw in the towel,” she said.

“It’s a good challenge and shows real strength to come back and keep going.

“The girls just need to find confidence in each other.

“We have a great squad and club, and we will rally and give it our best next week against a very strong team.”

Bright’s under 17 squad also tasted defeat, going down 21-35, while the under 15 (21-5), B reserve (71-18), and B grade (49-20) all took the points in their matches.

SCOREBOARD GOORAMBAT 2.0 6.4 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 4.5 6.7

10.5 7.8

11.6.72 8.10.58

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Aaron Blackburn 4, Jim Taylor 3, Jamie Dunne 2, Ethan Cooke 1, Jack Spinks 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: David Button 3, Cody Crawford 2, Jackson Hourigan 1, Dylan Sinclair 1, Brendon Smith 1. BEST: GOORAMBAT: Charlie Campbell, Aaron Blackburn, Campbell Mccoy, Nathan Hill, Player, Blake Uebergang. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford, Lochie Morrison, David Button, Harry Ellis, Sam Newton, Chris O’Connor.

BRIGHT MOYHU

10.5 20.7 25.12 29.17.191 0.0 1.0 3.0 3.0.18

GOALS: BRIGHT: Thomas Mullane-Grant 12, Cooper Thomason 8, Sam Buckley 2, James O’Shea 2, Nathan Lyons 2, Clay Cambridge-Dillon 1, Bailey Jennings-Allen 1, Player 1.

MOYHU: not available. BEST: BRIGHT: Cooper Thomson, Clay Cambridge-Dillon, Thomas Mullane-Grant, Nathan Lyons, Nick Lebish, Patrick Bren. MOYHU: Brady Bartlett, Matthew Thrum, Jack Aumont, Nikolas McAsey, Charlie West, Daniel Maples.

WHOROULY MILAWA

0.2 2.2 5.2 10.4.64 6.3 10.9 13.13 14.17.101

GOALS: WHOROULY: Hunter Calvene 3, Simon Chalmers 2, Max Bramich 1, Riley Calvene 1, Xavier Cannizzaro 1, Ezekiel Traczyk 1, Glenn White 1. MILAWA: Josh Owen 6, Daniel Bihun 5, Jordan Baker-Swain 2, Aiden Bihun 1. BEST: WHOROULY: Hamish McLeod, Samuel Ferguson, Xavier Cannizzaro, Glenn White, William Allen, Riley Calvene. MILAWA: Josh Owen, Luke Toohey, Todd Bird, Alex Dunstan, Simon Pane, Daniel Bihun.

NTH WANGARATTA BONNIE DOON

2.1 3.1 6.6 7.6.48 5.4 10.9 13.12 16.19.115

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Josh Warren 4, Daniel Williams , Tyler Nanson 1, Matt Ladgrove 1. BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 3, Ben Hedin 3, Sean Campitelli 2, Morgan Evans 2, James Law 2, Joel Sanford 2, James Fox 1, Connor Heaslip 1. BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: Luke Brown, Kevin Clarke, Daniel Williams, Andrew Knights, Benjamin Mcdermott, Dylan Fischer. BONNIE DOON: Joel Sanford, Beau Smith, Jack Goonan, Sean Campitelli, Will Goonan, Connor Heaslip.

KING VALLEY GRETA

2.2 4.2 1.3 3.6

5.2 7.4.46 10.8 13.13.91

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Dylan Barr 1, William Davies 1, Lewis Glasgow 1, Mackenzie Hughes 1, Brett Sessions 1, Connor Shanley 1, Thomas Stewart 1. GRETA: Daniel Cassidy 4, Joshua Bell 3, Luke Arrowsmith 2, Tyler Arrowsmith 2, Duncan Hogan 1, Brenton Newbold 1. BEST: KING VALLEY: Connor Shanley, Thomas Stewart, Joshua Toy, Beau Wheeler, Mackenzie Hughes, Brett Sessions. GRETA: Mark Wettern, Luke Minogue, Duncan Hogan, Joshua Bell, Thomas Rosser, Tyler Arrowsmith.

RESERVES RESULTS Goorambat ........... 2.4.16 Benalla .......... 15.10. 100 GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Kobe Black 1, Connor Henderson 1.

BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Liam Sinclair 6, Dylan Exton-Cash 2, Mitchell Hyland 2, Player 2, Tom Levy 1, Harry Parsons 1, Jordan Smith 1.

Bright ............. 17.19.121 Moyhu.................. 3.2.20 GOALS: BRIGHT: Harry Jamieson 7, Peter Smith 5, Darcy Martin 2, Rory Egan 1, Don Paolone 1, Connor Dale 1.

MOYHU: not available.

Whorouly ............. 5.2.32 Milawa ............ 18.14.122 GOALS: WHOROULY: Shane Moore 4, Matt Lewin 1.

MILAWA: Bailey Hourigan 5, Daniel Larkings 5, Cameron Whinray 4, Thomas Brown 1, Brody Butterworth 1, James Peck 1, Ben Antonello 1.

Nth Wangaratta..... 6.6.42 Bonnie Doon ......14.11.95 GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Cameron McCormack 2, Corey Dagoli 1, Matthew Humphreys 1, Josh McQueen 1, Stephen Czuczman 1. BONNIE DOON: Samuel Bennett 5, Noah Kelleher 2, Hamish Dunsford 2, Sam Gunson 2, Daniel Anderson 1, Luke Berriman 1, Patrick Revell 1.

King Valley ........... 3.0.18 Greta .............. 24.20.164 GOALS: KING VALLEY: Tyson McPoyle 1, Nick Stebnyckyj 1, Noah Stone 1. GRETA: Tom Webster 9, Jason Humphries 3, Mark Strack 3, Stewart McLeod 2, Liam White 2, Trent Whitecross 2, Craig Coad 1, Shane Graham 1.

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Mountain Men maul Moyhu, make ready for Milawa

By NATHAN DE VRIES

RUCK CONTEST: The Lions prepare to pounce with Paul Glanville going up for a centre bounce.

PHOTOS: Martin Davis

Lions leave resurgence too late for victory

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

WHOROULY’S fight back against Milawa on Saturday came up short, with the Lions clawing their way to a 10.4 (64) to 14.17 (101) loss at home.

After a slugging first half, which saw Whorouly trail by 55 points heading into the third term, the work rate lifted and the Lions started to bring the game into contention.

Whorouly outscored the Demons five goals to one in the final quarter, but the Lions’ lethargic start proved to be the deciding factor.

Whorouly co-coach Jack Reiter said the match against the undefeated Milawa was always going to be a challenge.

“It was always going to be tough, like it was tough last week against Benalla - we had our backs up against it coming up against Benalla, Milawa and then Bonnie Doon (this weekend),” he said.

“We started pretty slow and just

BODY BLOW: Ezekiel Traczyk lays a heavy tackle on his Milawa opponent. let them walk all over us for a bit.

“It was probably just a few skill errors, to be honest.

“We had plenty of the ball and we made the right decisions, it was just a lack of skill that let us down, a few turnovers and things like that, just basic stuff.

“We’re still yet to put that four quarter effort together.”

Reiter said the massive lift in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, proves the Lions do have what it takes to fight it out against the best sides in the league.

“In the last quarter it was really good, blokes were working for each other and working hard with three or four efforts in a row,” he said.

“We actually started to use the ball better than we were in the first half, hitting our targets and hitting up well, and playing footy how we want to play, our brand of footy and it looked really good.

“We went from end to end a couple of times and made it look easy.

“I reckon if there was another quarter of footy we could’ve nearly

beaten them, but we just left it too late.”

The Lions trio of tough matches concludes this weekend with a home game against Bonnie Doon, with several players in the maroon looking dangerous.

“Hamish McLeod was really good on the weekend, his tenacity, his attack on the ball and his pressure was phenomenal - it’s probably the best game I’ve seen him play since I’ve been playing with him,” Reiter said.

“Xavier Cannizzaro was good again, he’s been good every week.

“Anything can happen, we just need to focus on playing our brand of footy for four quarters and coming out of the gates a bit hotter than we did on the weekend.

“I think we have ever chance to be able to beat Bonnie Doon, I don’t think they’re an unbeatable team, that’s for sure - we’ve just got to bring our A game and work on a few things during the week, and come out of the gates strong from the word go, not just waiting until we’ve got our backs against the wall.”

THERE were scenes of pure football carnage at Pioneer Park on Saturday, with Bright senior footballers completely annihilating Moyhu by 173 points, 29.17 (191) to 3.0 (18).

The match was over and done by half time, the Mountain Men having slotted 20 majors and only conceded a single goal.

Tom Mullane-Grant ended with 12 majors, supported well by youngster Cooper Thomason’s eight.

Coach Paul Harrison said the early game efforts from his side helped secure a comfortable win.

“We had a brilliant first half of footy, I think we had 10 goals by quarter time,” he said.

“We’ve been playing good footy for three or four weeks now, aside from the scoreline against Tarrawingee which I’ve said didn’t really show (the quality of) the game.

“Cooper Thomason kicked eight, he’s going to have a really big future for Bright - he’s only 17 years old, but he’s a very smart footballer.”

The real test for Bright will be this weekend’s away game against the true titans of the O&K, Milawa.

The Demons have remained undefeated for several years in the senior grade, with only a handful of teams in the competition able to lock horns with them.

Harrison said his boys were up for the fight.

“They’re obviously five from five, they haven’t lost a game - some people are saying they aren’t going to be as good, but with five from five, they’re still travelling well,” he said.

“They’ve still got some very dangerous players, so I think it’ll be a very exciting game.

“I’m looking forward to the challenge, and the boys are as well - it’s really going to tell us where we’re at.

“Milawa aren’t overly vulnerable on any lines, so you really can’t be weak anywhere.

“They can kick a score, and they don’t rely on any one player now to kick a score, they have a lot of players that kick goals and they don’t let you kick a lot of goals against them.

“For us, the game’s going to be won in the midfield.”

The Bright reservists posted a similar story, taking the win by 101 points, 17.19 (121) to 3.2 (20).

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Half a dozen Saints make interleague cut

By NATHAN DE VRIES SIX Myrtleford senior football and netball players have been selected for the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League 2022 interleague squads for their clash against the Goulburn Valley Football Netball League on Saturday, May 28 at Mooroopna.

Saints footballers Ryan Crisp, Sam Martyn, Murray Waite, Declan Bren and Callum Crisp have received the call up, while Myrtleford’s Ellie Cooper will represent the league on the netball court.

This year’s competition for the Ash Wilson trophy marks the 22nd interleague contest between the two regions, with the O&M taking the trophy 12 times to the GVFNL’s nine.

The lists across both football and netball teams are larger than in previous outings due to COVID precautions, with 55 footballers suiting up and 18 netballers ready to go.

OMFNL chair David Sinclair said both squads were full of talent.

“We eagerly anticipate the long-awaited clash with the GVNFL and are thrilled at the buy in from both the football and netball playing groups,” he said.

“There’s no doubt interleague against the GVFNL spikes a genuine willingness to participate.

“Both squads are full of inform talent that will ensure we give ourselves the best opportunity for success.”

Myrtleford Alpine Saints Football Netball Club president Ian Wales said the interleague clash was a chance for players to experience a higher calibre of sport.

“Interleague gives locals within the area an opportunity to play at a higher standard than even the OMFNL,” he said.

“For people who have ambitions to play at the highest level possible, it’s just another opportunity that being in the OMFNL gives you.”

POSSESSION: Tina Way fights to maintain control over the ball agaisnt Albury Tigers on Saturday.

OUTPLAYED: Morgan Byrne reaches for the ball from her Albury opponent.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

One percenters leave Saints behind SOME minor errors proved to be the difference between victory and defeat on the courts at McNamara Reserve on Saturday, with the Saints’ senior netballers taking an 11 goal loss at the hands of Albury Tigers, 40-51.

After leading by three goals at quarter time, the Tigers made positional changes which the Saints took some time to find appropriate answers to, and were down by eight goals at the half.

The Saints brought the margin down to seven goals heading into the final term but errors allowed Albury to finish the match off with little concern.

Saints’ coach Tina Way said the lapse in polish, accompanied by positional changes from the Ti-

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gers, made it tough to match.

“I think in the first quarter we were playing on adrenaline and excitement that we do normally in the game, then I think Albury made a few defensive changes which changed our free-flowing game which they kept,” she said.

“They added some extra height in the wing defence role and elevation into the goal defence role, so we didn’t have as much free flow of the game as we did in the first quarter.

“The girls have a lot of determi-

nation, the want to win and they want to play well.

“We did fight back, and then sadly in the last quarter, Albury were able to capitalise on the little things - a dropped ball, an out-ofcourt which went off of us, the tiny little things they were able to capitalise on and they took it away with the win.”

Despite the loss, Way said there were definite improvements on display, which will hold Myrtleford in good stead when their front up to their next match, an away game against Wangaratta on Saturday, May 14.

“We have improved as a team on previous weeks - shooting 40 goals is excellent because we haven’t shot that many goals in a match so

far this season,” she said.

“Saige Broz came back for her first game for the season and performed quite well for three quarters then she came off.

“Sally Botter stepped up into A grade for the day and started very well for the team, so it was another new combination.

“Although we didn’t take the win, it was promising to see improved goaling, improved percentage and general attack and drive from the players.

“We’ll be working on our combos and finding the best way to attack and defend for our side.

“I’m looking forward to playing Wangaratta - If all of our things combine well for us, it’ll be a close, competitive match.”

Saints regain form with mighty win over Tigers ■

FAST HANDS: Simon Curtis looks to get a quick disposal off before he’s chased down by Albury players.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

From back page “It was great to see him back out there.”

The Saints will have this weekend off, having played the slated round five match against Wangaratta Rovers as a season opener.

However, their return to the field will be against arguably the best team in the competition, facing off

against Wangaratta at the Showgrounds on May 14.

“We’ve got a few boys who are a bit sore from the weekend so it’s a good opportunity to rest them and reset a little bit,” Simpson said.

“We’re under no illusions we’ve got a tough match when we get back against Wangaratta who are in obvi-

ously fantastic form.

“We’ll be looking to have a really strong week on the track and trying to put in strong performances to be primed and ready for Wangaratta.”

Myrtleford’s reserve outfit also came away with a win 11.16 (82) to 3.3 (21), while the thirds suffered a 22 point loss.

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Saints regain form with win over Tigers AFTER a disappointing result last week against Yarrawonga, Myrtleford’s senior footballers bounced back on Saturday at McNamara Reserve, grabbing a 19 point win over Albury Tigers 13.6 (84) to 9.11 (65).

The Saints dominated the first three terms, and had enough in the tank to fend off a last ditch effort by the Tigers to claw the game back.

The margin just kept expanding quarter after quarter, with Myrtleford forwards Elijah Wales and Ryley Sharp (two goals each) slotting goals to keep the Saints ahead.

Myrtleford co-coach Dawson Simpson said after the calamity against Yarrawonga, the return to tight, man-on-man defensive marking up proved to be just what was needed.

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“We were a lot smarter with the way we defended, which gave us more entries.

“We had the game more in our half of the ground and were able to get more shots on goal.”

The weekend’s match marked co-coach Jake Sharp run out with his players for the first time this season, coming off of a third knee operation.

Sharp’s impact on the game couldn’t be understated, with his on-field presence and versatility combining with 25 disposals and a goal.

“Jake coming in was always going to be a good boost for the side, he’s a really good on-field leader but he’s very cool and calm under pressure and when he’s got the footy he looks like he’s got lots of time,” Simpson said.

“He just shores us up around the wing, he’s smart with his positioning, he can play everywhere - his ability to play different roles for the team is fantastic.

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GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Simon Curtis 2, Matthew Munro 2, Ryley Sharp 2, Elijah Wales 2, Nicholas Warnock 2, Brody Ricardi 1, Jake Sharp 1, Jarryd Wallace 1. ALBURY: Jacob Conlan 4, Riley Bice 2, Anthony Miles 1, Brayden O’Hara 1, Lachlan Taylor-Nugent 1.

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ROUND four of the TDFL saw Dederang-Mount Beauty play host to Wodonga Saints for the annual Black Dog match to raise awareness for mental health.

The Bombers’ senior footballers proved too strong for the Saints, coming away with a 21.20 (146) to 9.3 (57) win.

The match was hard fought and despite heavy rain early on Saturday morning, it ended up being a picture perfect day in Mount Beauty.

The first half was a tight contest with Dederang taking a four goal lead into quarter time, Nick Hynes and Jordan Harrington continuing their hot goal kicking form for the Bombers in the opening term with two majors each.

The Saints came out hot in the second term piling on five goals, including the first of the quarter to give the Bombers a scare.

It was goal for goal and the Bombers went into the break with a four goal lead again.

With coach Damien Jones unavailable due to COVID protocols, it was Jordan Harrington who solely took on responsibility and tried to ignite the Bombers at half time.

The address must have worked wonders, as the Bombers kicked five goals to zero in the third quarter and blew the game open.

Cody Hewat was instrumental in the term booting a couple of majors while winning a lot of the ball up the ground providing more opportunity for forward partner Nick Hynes.

The Bombers continued their form into the last term with the Saints kicking a couple of their own to win some respectability on the scoreboard.

Across on the courts, it was a narrow but positive result in the A grade match, the Bombers coming in winners 4240 with Kelli Prime and Jayde Romans among the best on court for the Bombers.