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McCurdy phone pledge NATIONALS MP for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, said local communities will benefit from a promised $150 million package to improve mobile coverage and broadband services if the Nationals are elected to government, but doubts over the plan have been raised by a local expert.

The package will include rebates for people in areas with poor mobile coverage to install mobile boosters in vehicles, homes, and businesses.

“As the world becomes more and more interconnected, it has never been more important to have fast and reliable mobile coverage,” Mr McCurdy said.

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“There are several parts of the Ovens Valley electorate that have patchy reception at best, which is incredibly dangerous during natural disasters.

“On the WangarattaYarrawonga Road, and over the top of the mountains between Bright and Mount Beauty are particularly bad spots.”

According to the Nationals, the Connecting Country Communities program will

fund works to strengthen mobile towers, allowing people to stay in touch during emergencies.

This includes the construction of more towers, upgrading already existing towers to improve signal strength and reach, as well as using new technologies to further advance and strengthen mobile phone towers and associated signals.

It will also address mobile blackspots, slow and unreliable broadband services as well as disasterproofing mobile towers.

The announcement comes as the Telecommunications

Industry Ombudsman today released its annual report, which shows poor mobile coverage continues to be a regular issue for consumers, with complaints increasing by 6.3 per cent in the past year.

Bruce Hore, telecommunications spokesperson for the Bright and District Chamber of Commerce, said he would like to see more detail on the package, but was concerned it won’t address fundamental issues in regional areas.

“We worry this money looks to compensate for weaknesses in telecommunications, but won’t address the

fundamental root causes of telecommunications problems in rural and regional areas, which are defined basic levels of service, reliability and resilience,” he said.

“The concept of what defines good coverage for rural and regional areas still hasn’t been detailed.”

However, he did stress that telecommunications is primarily a Federal Government responsibility.

Mr Hore was also concerned the promised mobile boosters rebates may not be accessible to those without their own homes, or who aren’t tech-savvy enough

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He added that the Chamber of Commerce is continuing to explore new options to improve telecommunications for Bright and surrounding areas.

Meanwhile the State Government hit back against the Nationals’ plans saying the suggestion that boosters will fix the connectivity gaps shows The Nationals don’t even understand the problem The spokesperson said Labor would be fast-tracking better mobile coverage in around 1000 places through their $300 million Connecting Victoria mobile program.

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EMERALD GREEN: Glenn Toomsalu drove his newly purchased Ford Customline from Emerald in northern Queensland for the Myrtleford Show n Shine.

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Show still shines

By ANDY WILSON

RAIN may have changed their plans, but it appears the Old Butter Factory was able to host the Myrtleford annual Show n Shine and Swap Meet last weekend.

The event is in its sixth year and is co-organised by the Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club and the Myrtleford Rotary Club.

Shawn Barton is an organiser of the event and welcomed the change of venue after a two-year hiatus.

“By moving to the Butter Factory, we reduced the number of cars just to try and do something to get everybody out and about,”

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Mr Barton said.

“Despite the rain cancelling the showgrounds, there has been quite a lot of excitement about still staging it this year,” he said.

“Spirits were down at the last club meeting when we decided it wouldn’t go ahead but the enthusiasm built up again when we then decided to do something here at the old factory.

“It’s all just part of the issues everyone is having with the rain, having to push the event off the grassed areas and onto a hard surface - and it worked.”

An estimated 400 visitors

attended the event which featured about 60 heritage cars that spanned all decades back to 1928.

Entertainment was provided by Melbourne band Atomic Hi-Tones, who played their iconic rockabilly style much to the delight of the crowd and keen line dancers.

Enthusiast Glenn Toomsalu purchased his 1958 Ford Customline in time for the event and drove it down from Emerald in Queensland, having chosen the car on its colour.

“The colour just popped out to me, it just grabbed me,” Mr Toomsalu said.

“It was a great drive down from up north - it took a few days... and every service station on the way,” he said.

“I am looking forward to driving it some more.”

Mr Toomsalu was also grateful the club had not postponed the event.

“The vibe is pretty good, I am very excited, and people are itching to get out after two years of COVID and we weren’t going to let rain get in our way,” he said.

Enthusiasts came from as far as Echuca and Melbourne to exhibit their cars.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: (from left) Series director Jocelyn Moorhouse, with Katherine Langford (Miki Anderson) and James Mackay (Simon Englert).

There’s a lot happening in Myrtleford at the moment; we’re focusing on the drainage at Memorial Park and upgrades at McNamara Reserve and potentially a second oval for multi-use.

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Savage River episode 5 - penultimate episode delivers some red-hot mystery

By NATHAN DE VRIES WITH just one episode left in the mystery of who killed Hugh Lang, things in Savage River are spicing up, with the latest episode doing more to further the murder mystery than the four episodes preceding it.

The episode features some bombshells including the revelation that in their teenage years Jasmine (the Lang’s murdered child which got Miki Anderson jailed in the first place) was sleeping with an older man that Miki had a crush on, denoted in Jasmine’s diary by the letter “K”.

Deborah (Leah Vandenberg) takes on Miki’s case and attempts to broker a deal to buy the meatworks with the workers after Kevin’s attempt to sell out to a big company fails.

The B through F plots advance minimally - Miki’s brother Terry and Kevin’s wife Chandra make out a bit, Deborah and Connor formally try to adopt Tim, and we learn that Miki’s mother Lynne has been sleeping with migrant worker Sujan (who may or may not be Adam Lang’s boyfriend) because, sure, why not.

If you’re having trouble keeping up, I do not blame you - ‘Savage River’ seeks to characterise what a small town could be like, with the intersecting stories and motivations, so there is always a lot going on.

As the series progresses, the fat is trimmed, and we can see which storylines the writers are prioritising - murder mystery, Ivy Pattison’s youthful relationship(s), and the inherent creepiness of Simon, Miki’s former teacher who makes out with her in the episodes, which is just five different flavours of red flag.

This, on top of the fact that Simon deletes CCTV footage of him and Miki kissing, but doesn’t definitively delete the vision of Miki rinsing herself of Hugh Lang’s blood from episode two, paints him as a suspect.

Virginia Gay again shines as Rachel, but the true MVP of the series is shaping up to be Dale, Miki’s supportive and often vulgar older female friend from the meatworks.

Certain subplots and dialogue choices seem either very contrived or just poorly written, but the final episode is shaping up to be a cathartic explosion.

It’s been a slow build, but ‘Savage River’ has built to a crescendo - the final episode will reveal whodunnit.

MY PICKS FOR THE MURDERER Kevin Pattison - the meatworks owner who has been a terrible bloke from episode one and is the prime suspect, which exactly why he feels like a red herring in the secondto-last episode.

Bill Kirby - the shady police officer with Jasmine’s autopsy folder which is conveniently missing a page.

Simon Englert - he’s a creepy bloke.

SPORTS PLANNING: McNamara Reserve Committee president, Bob McNamara said council’s sport and active recreation plan is ‘absolutely great”.

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Locals approve sport and recreation plan

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE LOCAL sporting clubs have approved Alpine Shire Council’s adoption of a new 12-year plan to help guide and assist improve health and wellbeing in the community, with a prime focus on the future of local sport and recreation.

The Sport and Active Recreation Plan 2022 - 2033, endorsed by councillors in March, seeks to ensure people in the Alpine Shire are able to access recreational facilities.

The plan will inform future planning for infrastructure, programs and grant applications across the shire for the next 12 years.

It was funded by a $30,000 grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2020/21 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, with council also contributing $30,000.

Community members and local sporting clubs contributed to the development of the plan and made submissions during the draft public exhibition phase late last year.

McNamara Reserve Committee president, Bob McNamara, said the plan was “absolutely great”.

“We need some forward thinking and strategy of how

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we’re going to get projects done, so all of that planning and certainty as to what priorities are and what we’re aiming for is a great thing,” he said.

“There’s a lot happening in Myrtleford at the moment; we’re focusing on the drainage at Memorial Park and upgrades at McNamara Reserve and potentially a second oval for multi-use.

“Most of it is part of the masterplan and the reserve upgrade will be in process over next couple of years which is great because of the junior sport and amount of traffic that occurs there.

“We’ve put in proposals for a recovery centre which encompasses a gymnasium and sports rehab which I think is needed in long term plan.

“From our point of view that’s where we’re heading; cricket and junior sport catered for in general and that McNamara Reserve is regarded as the premium sports ground in the shire.

“We want this emphasised because of the quality competition that the Myrtleford Saints Football Club play in; the standard of what’s required being a lot higher than Bright and Mt Beauty.

“I think it’s Important to keep emphasising the difference of competition that those clubs play in.”

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Ovens Valley United Cricket Club president, Tom Chettleburgh, said the plan will be beneficial to local sporting clubs.

“It will be a fantastic improvement for the area and we’ll hopefully see some good projects come out of it to help everyone involved,” he said.

“The cricket club has been in talks with Myrtleford Recreation Committee about coming together for a proposal for a sporting complex at Memorial Park; making it a home for the cricket club but also a multipurpose facility.

“For cricket club we need an upgrade; something that brings us up to an appropriate quality of training facilities.

“Incorporating another net or two and wickets so that more people can train efficiently and do some more specific training drills so that’s our primary focus.

“In the later stages if they’re going to adopt a sporting complex we’d need to have club rooms with female facilities; female sport is taking off so need to accommodate for them.

“It’s a massive one for the community and we’ve been wanting to talk about this for a while but it’s now taking shape

so hopefully all user groups can get together and get a vision of what we want and start to see a timeline and things happening.”

Dederang Mt Beauty Football Netball Club president Ritchie Kreuzer congratulated council on the report.

“I think council have done a really good job on that 48 page report; it’s not going to suit everyone but in Mt Beauty we’re lucky to have a diverse range of sport so spreading money over so many factions is tricky,” he said.

“We’ve got the skate park, tennis courts, a footy oval which supports AFL rules, cricket, soccer and a stadium for indoor basketball and swimming pool attached plus a really keen mountain bike club.

“In terms of footy, this year we’ve got a vested interest into our under 12s side and we’re in need of an upgrade for the cricket and football pavilion which hasn’t been touched in more than 15 years.

“Outside of that area I take my hat off to the shire.”

The plan can be viewed on council’s website at www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/council/ major-projects/current-projects/alpine-sport-and-activerecreation-plan.

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Mt Beauty project still under review

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

RESTRICTED BY REGULATIONS: Freeburgh resident Maurice Kerr’s idea to start a coffee cart on his property was stymied by zoning regulations.

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Rail trail campaign seeks to boost business

By BRODIE EVERIST

A FEW years ago Freeburgh resident Maurice Kerr had the idea to establish a coffee cart on his property along Great Alpine Road, for passing traffic and for cyclists along the Great Valley Trail, which at the time was planned to pass his property there.

He even had the perfect spot for the cart - a concrete slab leftover from the site of the Freeburgh Hall.

And while early signs for council were positive - he was soon stymied by zoning regulations.

“We were basically knocked

on the head,” he said.

“We were zoned incorrectly for that sort of thing - we would’ve had to have had a restaurant.”

It’s these zoning issues that Green Tape, a group of five community members, are campaigning to fix.

The group met yesterday along the Great Valley Trail in Freeburgh to discuss barriers to businesses establishing along the new rail trail.

Bright-based town planner Cazz Redding, a member of Green Tape, said over the last 4-5 years many people had approached her with the idea of starting a business along the

trail, but she had to knock them back due to zoning regulations.

She was excited by the interest shown from community leaders, with Alpine Shire chief executive officer Will Jeremy, Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas and Both Ms Redding and Mr Kerr agree the Great Valley Trail is busy enough to sustain businesses.

“There’s lots of people, lots of families,” Mr Kerr said.

“And of course, now the weather’s getting better, there’ll be more and more over the summer.”

Ms Redding believes facilities every five kilometres would be ideal.

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MORNING TREAT: Margaret Waite from Myrtleford enjoys Devonshire tea scones with Jess Harris from Alpine Health in preparation for the Alpine Leisure Group’s upcoming open days.

By ANDY WILSON ALPINE Leisure Groups are opening their doors during Seniors Festival this October to showcase their exciting year-long program.

Visitors are welcome to any of the three days to learn more about opportunities to get out and about in the Alpine Shire and meet new people.

Co-ordinator Jess Harris said that the importance of community in the lives of seniors is key to their success.

“Our members say that they feel like they have made a new family when they join us,” Mrs Harris said.

“Some of our staff have been running these programs for over a decade, they are long-term experienced staff who make the groups feel part of a strong community.

“The open days are opportunities for seniors

“We’re not talking large-scale businesses - more just serving the local riders,” she said.

“That might be cafes, it might be a little place where you can hire bikes, it might be a pizza restaurant, it might just be where you can have a glass of wine.

“It will make it easier for families who don’t want to do a 27 kilometre each way ride - they might just want to go five kilometres in one direction, have a milkshake and then go home.”

As for Mr Kerr’s coffee cart idea - he started a successful coffee business at the local caravan park, which he sold to the park managers last year.

THE Mt Beauty Raw Water Offtake Project is still in the ‘independent project assurance review’ stages with several months until a final decision is made.

Following five reference group meetings since March, two technical meetings and site visits, members provided their final advice to the corporation about two potential locations for this crucial new pumping infrastructure to supply the town’s domestic water.

The board recognised opinions were still divided on the two options - of Embankment Drive (site 2) and the Tailrace site (site 9).

The project website details that, given the continued level of community interest in this project, the board wants “assurance that due diligence has been thoroughly covered in the process prior to committing to a location”.

Independent experts have been engaged to review and validate the technical assessment and projected costs for both sites, and also consider what additional site assessments might be needed.

These further assessments for both sites may include, but not be limited to cultural heritage, soil composition and flood risk mitigation.

This process is likely to take several months, which means the new infrastructure would now not be built until 2023/24 at the earliest, requiring the town to rely on its existing ageing pipe network until then.

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Devonshire tea will be making a return on the three days to delight visitors.

“Our events are low key, casual outings and involve some in-house activities,” she said.

“We have a weekly lunch

club with guest speakers as well as outings for sightseeing, picnics, and barbecues, with buses provided.”

The group changes activities to cater to the interests of members.

The events provide opportunity for seniors to access structured activities and to encourage them to be

more socially active.

“Enhancing the overall quality of life and maintaining independence is key to what we do,” Mrs Harris said.

The open days are at Bright on Monday, October 10, Mt Beauty on Thursday, October 13, and Myrtleford on Friday, October 14, between 10am and noon.

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Be prepared for fire season, says CFA officer GROUP officer for the Ovens Valley CFA group Micheal Freudenstein has reminded Alpine Shire residents to be prepared for the fire season with a plan in place for bushfires.

“In the event of a major incident, people have to have a plan, and all the family need to be aware of what that plan is, and what the trigger points are,” he said.

“If they have any doubts about

what they need to do to prepare for summer, they need to talk to their local brigade captain.”

“Uppermost in their minds is the fact that they have to be prepared to look after themselves, because there aren’t enough tankers to go to every house.”

“It’s probably going to be a green summer so fire won’t be our biggest issue in the next short period of time.”

“But we still have house fires, we still have lots of tourists com-

ing to the region who haven’t had experience with open fires in accommodation they might be renting.”

He also reminded residents of the new national Fire Danger Rating System that came into effect last month, with a simplified four-tier system.

The system’s new ratings of moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic fire danger are designed to create a clearer approach to managing fire danger

and risk, with clear and concise instructions for each escalation.

“What it says on the sign is easily understood by the community but it has a lot more substance behind it,” Mr Freudenstein said.

He also said the CFA is preparing for the summer fire season with mandatory training, including burn-over drills and exercises on hazardous trees.

There will also be pre-season briefings in Mudgegonga around late October or early November.

of 6000 vehicles is not yet travelling through our street.

I don’t think I would like to continue to live here if that amount of vehicles travelling through our street became reality.

I have been voting in council elections for nine years and getting nowhere.

I think it is time for some of us to stop voting.

It is not only a waste of time but a pointless exercise for some of us.

They should stop issuing people with fines if they stop voting because their wishes are consistently ignored.

It is improper and wrong when you are forced to vote for someone you don’t believe in anymore.

In this case all of them who have been elected last election and all the previous elections.

Not voting or stopping voting gives an indication there is something wrong with the system.

This especially applies for older people who would be more inclined to vote if benefits are fairly spread across all of the electoral areas not just some.

I for one will not be voting in council elections anymore.

In your article they make believe how considerate they are towards everybody.

Well my response to their plans gives you an idea of how considerate they really are.

Miroslav Lyull, Porepunkah

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR More fairness in development planning THIS is response to an article in your newspaper September 21, 2022 from the Alpine Shire about future developments.

As a resident of Porepunkah I have received a letter which has informed me about high density development across the street close to our property.

They wanted to know what effect or impact it would have on our wellbeing.

I have replied to Alpine Shire stating the obvious negative effect to our wellbeing.

They have chosen to completely ignore my concerns.

I believe they have already destroyed Porepunkah and our way of life by allowing high density development.

It seems to me there are no planning rules.

Council appears to be selective when approving projects.

I thought they are supposed to be improving the living environment for every residential area.

In Porepunkah we already are burdened with large amounts of traffic that is allowed through our street.

About 6000 vehicles per day can travel through Station Street (I call it road) but it’s supposed to be for residents only.

Luckily the full amount

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Plans for Harrietville designed to entice

By ANDY WILSON ALPINE Shire Council has released plans for three beautification projects in Harrietville which are designed to brighten up three popular areas in the historic village and provide more tourist parking.

A new carpark near the Tronah Dredge Hole is planned to allow better access to the trail heads of the Bungalow Spur and Bon Accord walking tracks.

In addition, Pioneer and Tavare parks will be upgraded with more parking spaces and state-of-the art shelters which have been designed to embrace local architecture and the history’s rich gold mining history.

A sculpture by renowned local artist Tom Bradbury features in Pioneer Park beside the School Bridge and will be preserved as part of the development.

Ella Besgrove, who operates HV Kitchen which overlooks Pioneer Park, welcomed the development and hopes it would leave visitors with a lasting impression to attract them back.

“We are happy with the infrastructure and happy with the plans as long as they are enough to accomodate the influx of tourists we have had over winter and those who will come in

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ENTICING WELCOME: Ella Besgrove who runs HV Kitchen Cafe which overlooks Harrietville’s Pioneer Park is happy that the proposed changes will impove parking facilities for visitors.

PHOTO: Andy Wilson summer,” Ms Besgrove said.

“The car parking and waste collection situation at present does not accomodate the number of visitors to town who make this their first stop for coffee.

“At this stage, all the plans are positive, as long as they don’t impact on our locals too much.”

Fiona Laird runs Dolly’s Café opposite Pioneer Park and thinks

the redevelopment is a good idea.

“We are happy that the council is doing this,” Ms Laird said.

“They have consulted well and the plans look like they will make access here a lot easier.”

The third area slated for improvement is the community hall which has planned for it an attractive entrance and extension as well as 10 new car parking spaces.

Of the 488 Harrietville residents, 20 per cent responded to the survey, and feedback addressed issues such as improved lighting at night, public ammenities and parking access.

Alpine Shire Council has reported general community approval for the projects with 76 per cent of Harrietville residents supporting the overall design.

Friends of Bright Library sign off

By ANDY WILSON A SUPPORT group for the Bright Library has decided to wind down after 21 years of rigorous support for their local community.

Jan Wymond, from the Friends of Bright Library, was reflective on the contribution the group has made to the library’s development over the past two decades.

“Before we started, there was no running water or toilet and the actual floor space was a third of what it is today,” Ms Wymond said.

The group raised money over the years to not only expand the library’s footprint, but also refurbish it and over the years provide new furniture and shelving as needs arose.

With the scarcity of volunteers in the community and only one member of the group aged below 80 years, Ms Wymond said that the time was right for the group to wind down.

However, the closing of this chapter is being celebrated as a success in terms of the library’s longevity.

“We have left the library in more than good order; we think it is in an excellent condition,” she said.

“It’s been a pleasure to work with great staff, the council, and the community, and we know the library is in good hands.

“Our purpose was to supply the library and people in Bright with resources to maximize the library’s use, and it is time now to say ‘mission accomplished!’”

The Bright Library is open from 9:30am from Monday to Saturday.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

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Les Wiebenga How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived here for 40 years coming up here from Frankston to take part in Scouting activities at Rover Scout Lodge.

What do you like about the area?

The people, the pristine environment, the river, mountains and many walking trails.Also there are plenty of opportunities here for new businesses to be opened.

Would you like to see any additions or changes?

More facilities, like a public toilet block in Tawonga South, a retirement village, a perfect place would be on the vacant blocks adjacent to

the start of the Pebble Beach Walk.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I now work trading in the World Financial Markets, investing is a full time job.

I started working here for the SEC, I opened Gateway Cafe at Falls Creek, and started Kiewa Valley Food Services.

I was a Scout leader for many years I’m also a member of the Mt Beauty Lions Club and I play guitar when I can.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

To Mt Emu, Falls Creek, Wallace’s Hut in the High Country, and walks along the Kiewa River.

How long have you lived in the area?

Since 2009. I was born in Wandiligong and my children are fifth or sixth generation and that’s on both sides.

So my great great grandparents on my mother’s and father’s side are all from Wandiligong.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Puzzle magazines, reading, bird watching and gardening.

What do you like about the area?

The people, the cafes.

The weather - every day is different.

I’m not a fan of the snow, but I’m happy as long as it

stays on the mountains - I don’t have to go there and touch it.

I really enjoy the clean air.

I like the way new people are welcomed into the town - they don’t have to try very hard to fit in here.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Lake Buffalo.

If it wasn’t winter - Mount Buffalo, and I’d go with them.

I love Mount Buffalo in the spring, after the snows melted.

I’d take them to Wandiligong.

A daytrip to Beechworth.

The mosaic trail - I send

people around that everyday at the information centre - it is unbelievably popular.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I’d like to get the roads fixed.

The roads in and out of Myrtleford are atrocious - even the highways to Wangaratta and Albury.

I know where the potholes are, I know to slow down and wait until there’s nothing coming and go on the wrong side of the road around all the potholes because I have a very low profile car - it doesn’t handle potholes very well.

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Steve Phillips How often do you visit Bright?

Probably 2-3 times a year and we’ve been coming here a little over a decade.

What do you do?

I work in finance.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I brought my mountain bike up here for probably the last five years, and this year we’ve just been walking. Today I walked up Mount Buffalo, up to the chalet there and back.

What do you like about the area?

The town has a lot of variety, but it’s all fairly

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condensed so our kids can come into town, when we’re staying here, and take as much of the time during the day in town as they want without ever being too far away.

We like the laid back attitude of the town.

And the fact that if you want to get out and about into the mountains, do a bit of fishing or a bit of walking or cycling, you’ve got all of those sorts of facilities close by.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I’d give them a walk

around town because I think once you realise the variety that’s here, between all the cafes and so forth, then people can pick and choose what they’d like to do.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I don’t think so.

We’ve never felt that we’ve been wanting for anything.

It’s always felt safe, which has been really important for us with the kids.

No, I don’t think that there’s anything that I would change.

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New strategic roadmap for Murray PHN MURRAY Primary Health Network (PHN) has released its new 20232025 Strategic Plan, which puts a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention, managing complex care in the community and targeting sustainable rural health care.

The strategic plan, which was developed through engagement with community members, health practitioners, advisory councils and regional health services, provides a roadmap for the organisation’s next three years.

The plan describes key trends, challenges and opportunities identified by stakeholders across the Murray PHN, such as shifting population demographics, underserviced population groups, COVID-19 as a catalyst for innovation, a fragmented health system, primary health care workforce shortages, demand outstripping supply, and climate change.

The new strategic plan describes how an ageing population impacts on a health care system already experiencing workforce shortages and additional pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Murray PHN’s chief of strategy and performance, Dr Belinda O’Sullivan, said the primary health care system must be designed to meet community needs, with sustainable funding arrangements and a stable workforce to support scalable rural models of care.

“Health care funding comes with constraints and complexities, and the government and political landscape is also complex and fast moving,” Dr O’Sullivan said.

“These and other factors contribute to a fragmented health care system, which is responding to a pandemic and a myriad of other health needs, in the context of major digital and data developments and disruptions.”

Dr O’Sullivan said that when communities were supported to manage and improve their health and wellbeing, fewer people need to seek acute health care and more quality care could be provided closer to home.

“Through partnerships and collaboration, Murray PHN is better able to deliver to our communities on the changes we need to foster good health and wellbeing and work to prevent avoidable disease or illness.

Murray PHN chief executive officer Matt Jones said that the organisation had a range of roles within the local health system, including connecting and funding services, advising and building system capacity, co-designing models of care and forecasting future need.

“We will achieve our strategic goals by continuing to support our communities and health providers to be innovative and adaptive, and to embrace new approaches and technologies,” Mr Jones said.

Murray PHN is one of 31 Primary Health Networks around Australia working to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care and service systems.

The organisation works with general practitioners, community health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, pharmacy, aged care and allied health practitioners, as well as acute services such as hospitals, specialists and emergency care.

R ROAD WORKS: Skiers shared the roads with machinery.

IINSET: CONCERNS: Machinery offloaded near the tobbogan run in use.

Concern over Falls Creek road clearing FALLS Creek skiers have expressed their frustration over the clearing of the Bogong High Plains Road on the first Monday of school holidays, with concerns it speaks to what is to come under the Lakeside Development Project.

Falls Creek Resort Management advised of the September 19 works on September 14, stating that clearing options were required to allow the new jetty pylon construction which must occur at the low water point for the lake prior to the spring melt inflows occurring.

Australian cross-country olympian, Clare-Louise Brumley, said the clearing was especially inconvenient for her nine year old daughter.

“Clearing of this road collapses the inner trails, where all beginners go, and during the winter months and school holidays it’s so inconvenient,” she said.

“My daughter and I had to navigate between diggers dumping snow within metres of us, there were huge snow banks to negotiate and we were residents of the village so the shuttle wasn’t of any support to us.

“There was no traffic management or help for skiers trying to cross the road to get to the trails.

“From the perspective of an olympian skier, these trails were the home base for my training and I couldn’t have done it without them.

“I’ll be heartbroken that the network will collapse if road clearing continues through winter in the future due to the Lakeside Development Project.

“That road is the only Australian location for an official FIST homologated course which is internationally recognised, so the loss

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of that would be really significant, you can’t replace it.

“I got my chance so I want that for future generations.”

Fellow skier and managing director of traffic systems company CEOS, Dr Jonathon Spring, said he believes the road isn’t suitable for winter traffic.

“I’ve spent a lot of time there and I run a business in Melbourne on vehicle enforcement and traffic management on roads so I have a fair idea about road management and safety,” he said.

“Before the lakeside project becomes viable, they need a road capable of supporting safe bi-directional traffic, regardless of winter although winter is more challenging.

“From my knowledge of the road it appeared absolutely unsuitable for bi-directional winter traffic from buses, cars with novice drivers and heavy vehicles that provide for the retail sector.

“I paid for an audit myself and the findings showed this road in its current form is not suitable for winter traffic and variety of different risks listed.

“If this road is used, with those risks, there is a significant chance of serious injury and/or death.

“It has a crash history already in the summer months.

“In my opinion, which is reflected in the safety audit, it’s an unacceptable risk for the public to use.”

Dr Spring described the recent clearing as “careless”.

“An excavator offloaded above

the toboggan run and there were kids playing around it after it had finished,” he said.

“If this is the degree of care they have now, why would anyone imagine they have any higher degree of care later.”

Falls Creek chief executive officer, Stuart Smythe, said it was a small and temporary inconvenience.

“Generally this time of year there’s no snow on that road but it’s been an exceptionally different year,” he said.

“We have a minimal opportunity to do those particular works and that was the decision that had to be made, and it was made by AGL who own the lake.

“Noting the small volume of users on that particular part of the trail, we’ve only cleared 1.2km of the 65km of cross country road and provided shuttle buses to help get people out, which probably haven’t been utilised enough to justify providing them but we’re helping them with the inconvenience.

“We have to do these works to facilitate acquittal of funding we received for the jetty and boat ramp, take advantage for benefit of whole community, not just a few.

“Cross country skiers represent under three per cent of total user groups in winter.

“The board hasn’t made a decision to permanently clear the road, that is still in community consultation, but there are certain essential works that we need to do that requires access to our infrastructure when the opportunity is most available to us.”

Mr Smythe said there will still be extensive consultation in rela-

tion to the Lakeside Development Project.

“This particular project is a bushfire recovery project and it’s the number one priority of falls creek stakeholders and the resident community; cross country skiers are not resident community members,” he said.

“We appreciate they have concerns but we’re working with senior members of the cross country team to look at alternative solutions in the event the road gets cleared but no decision has been made there.

“Once development is up and running and goes out for tender there’s a number of factors we’ll look at.

“There will still be extensive consultation in relation to this project with relevant stakeholders and it’s a project that aims to benefit the community year round, not just a couple months a year.”

Mr Smythe said during the works on September 19 there was a “full process in place” and the director of infrastructure and a project manager was on site.

“We have multiple agreements with road management Victoria and everything was ticked off, as it normally is when any works like these happen,” he said.

“We had road signs, barriers, signs for walkers and the road was shut to anyone except the shuttle service.

“The image posted of the children playing near the excavator was taken after it was offloaded and shut off.”

You can find full details of the Lakeside Development Project at https://corporate.fallscreek.com. au/lakeside-development-projectplanning/.

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Pain at pump, checkout Returned fuel excise and supply pp y chain costs p put p pressure on families

By ANDY WILSON VICTORIAN households are now spending an average of $147 per week on groceries, according to a recent report by Canstar Blue research institute.

While this is $5 cheaper than the national average, it is an increase of 5.3 per cent, or another $8 added to a family’s weekly shopping bill.

Another sudden cost increase facing families is that of petrol and diesel, with the return of the Federal Government’s fuel excise last Wednesday predicted to raise prices by 23 cents per litre over the coming weeks.

Lesley and Ian Anderson of Myrtleford said the returning fuel excise increase would affect their living expenses.

“The only reason we’ve got the one big car is to save on diesel,” Ms Anderson said.

“We’re both pensioners so it affects us but it’s tough on everyone right now because everything has gone up.”

“Diesel used to be cheaper and now it costs more than petrol,” Mr Anderson said.

“What do you do? You just have to go with it.”

Sharing the sentiment are the Boland family who live outside of Myrtleford.

Mother of three Michelle Boland said that grocery shopping was difficult for her at this time.

One of Ms Boland’s children

Council to discuss Harrietville consultation, youth strategy THE Alpine Shire Council were due to discuss the results of the shire’s Alpine Better Places Harrietville survey and the Alpine Shire Youth Strategy at their meeting on Tuesday.

Discussions will determine whether council adopts the youth strategy, which has been developed through online surveys, public exhibition, and other forms of engagement.

On the Harrietville upgrades, a number of suggestions were made by the community, and these are planned be incorporated into the detailed designs.

Council was also to look at reallocating $330,000 of bushfire recovery grant funding, and allocating $837,000 of new funding from state and federal governments for disaster recovery.

A report from last night’s meeting will be in next week’s edition.

Government partners with HVP for Gippsland plantation PAIN AT THE PUMP: Lesley and Ian Anderson fuel up their car before the returned excise takes effect.

PHOTOS: Andy Wilson has requirements for specific foods that have been affected by the price rises.

“One of those foods doubled in price virtually overnight,” Ms Boland said.

“It is difficult at this point in time. We are a family of five and the expense is astronomical.”

“We live outside of town and so we go through a fair bit of fuel as well when we come to Myrtleford to shop.

“We need to organise our trips to bunch up travel needs to save on fuel and finding en-

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Pam and Michelle Boland say that rising grocery prices have forced them to change their food choices and reestablish a vegetable garden.

tertainment that is better value for the family is now necessary.

“But it’s not just us affected by this. I think the cost-ofliving increase is widespread: even in the supermarket you hear people getting annoyed at the price of things.”

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, food price rises have been attributed to supply chain disruptions due to flooding events, labour shortages, and rising freight costs.

The Bolands, however, are adapting by establishing a

new vegetable garden.

“We are going to grow some food in response,” Ms Boland said.

“Your hand is forced now so if you can do something to save a bit of money, it will help, but we’re all in the same boat - all of us are budgetting, all of us are suffering.”

Daughter Pam said that her mother has adapted her shopping habits and now buys less chocolate for the family.

“Mum is now creative with getting special treats for us instead,” Pam said.

HANCOCK Victorian Plantations (HVP) has partnered with the State Government to establish a new plantation estate in Gippsland.

According to the State Government, HVP will almost match the government’s $120m investment to buy, lease and manage more than 14,000 hectares of softwood plantations.

“HVP Plantations welcomes the opportunity to work with the government to deliver one of the most significant plantation forestry developments in the last 20 years,” said HVP chief executive officer Stephen Ryan.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the investment will deliver one of Australia’s largest softwood plantations to Gippsland, and is a vital part of industry support and jobs growth as transition continues across the region.

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Myrtleford gets flood smart for a wet spring

By ANDY WILSON THE local SES held a community flood watch meeting last week to inform locals of the status of the Myrtleford area for the expected wet spring ahead.

The meeting was attended by 68 people at the Savoy Club on Wednesday night.

Sarah Bowering, the acting community resilience coordinator from the SES, said that the service was asking the community to be aware of current conditions as the country braces for a third successive year of La Nina, which typically brings heavy rain to the east of Australia.

“We want people to know that the dams are full, the ground has not dried out from last summer and that we are in for a very wet spring,” Ms Bowering said.

“The situation of dams means that minor flooding is already occurring in some places.”

CFA Group Officer Micheal Freudenstein was in attendance at the meeting and said it was good that people attended to learn more and that the information was well-received.

“People need to be aware of all emergency situations and so be able to help themselves,” Mr Freudenstein said.

“It’s important that people gain knowledge about different events,” he said.

BE FLOOD READY: CFA group officer Micheal Freudenstein and Myrtleford brigade captain Gloria Pizzolitto attended the meeting last Wednesday, representing the local CFA. PHOTO: Brodie Everist “There was lots of information on planning for a flood event: what you need to do, what sort of things you needed to take with you if you’re asked to evacuate. It was very useful.”

Key information at the meeting included a map showing where water levels would be in Myrtleford in the event of a ‘one in a hundred year’ flood.

Mr Freudenstein outlined that Myrtleford sits at the junction of five water courses.

“We have the Ovens River, which runs down the side of

Myrtleford, Happy Valley Creek, which runs through the center of the town, Buffalo River comes into the side and the Buckland River is upstream at Porepunkah,” he said.

“Barwidgee Creek also comes into Myrtleford, so there’s a convergence of major waterways basically where Myrtleford sits.”

Community awareness was a strong point at the meeting.

“The thing that was emphasized was that communities can be isolated, and so people need to be aware that they need to

know how to help themselves as well,” Mr Freudenstein said.

“The best preparation should be that if you get isolated, you need to know what’s happening in your community.

“If you know your community well, then you may know someone who has medical capability, someone with chainsaws, and someone else with a boat.”

The flood safety guide for Myrtleford can be found at: https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov. au/sites/default/files/resources/ Myrtleford-Flood-Guide.pdf.

Feedback sought for Harrietville land THE Harrietville community is encouraged to share its views on the future use of councilowned land known as ‘The Tailings’.

Council owns the 11.9-hectare site of township-zoned land at 147a Great Alpine Road.

During the development of the ‘Harrietville - Our Future: Strategic Master Plan’ in 2016, the community identified a need for more land to be available for housing in Harrietville.

This area was identified as a key site for subdivision.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said an investigation into the viability of subdividing the land - particularly the management of wastewater - was completed last year.

“This investigation found that the site could be a viable option for subdivision,” she said.

“We have since received interest from a privately owned Victorian-based company that would like to investigate potential to use part of the site to create a small-scale, boutique, eco-tourism development”.

“We want to know what the community thinks - should The Tailings be subdivided for more housing, be retained as an open space, a portion of the site used for a small-scale, boutique, eco-tourism development, mixed use or put to a different use altogether?”

Cr Nicholas said council wants to know what the whole community would like to see on The Tailings site.

“We know people are busy, but this is a decision that will shape Harrietville for the future, community input is important to council,” she said.

“Council owns the land, but the community will experience the direct impacts of how the land is developed.

“We strongly encourage everyone who lives, works and owns property in Harrietville to share their views with this quick survey.”

An online survey is available to complete at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TheTailingsHarrietville.

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Arsonist set pergola alight A POREPUNKAH woman who committed arson at a Seamer Street home did so as an act of retaliation towards its residents, a court has heard.

Jesslyn Ellis, 40, faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Thursday, pleading guilty to charges of criminal damage with fire and reckless conduct endangering life, after she used diesel to ignite a pergola and two motorbikes at the residence in the early hours of January 14.

Police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon said the victim had awoken to flames outside her bedroom window, quickly exiting the home and alerting emergency service crews.

Detectives were said to have located traces of diesel along an exterior wall of the home, while the court heard jerry cans had been in the vicinity of the two motorcycles, which were valued at $5000 each.

The blaze reportedly

caused upwards of $25,000 in damage.

Ellis was arrested on February 17, making full admissions to police and stated she had lit the fire as a result of a conflict between her and her victim’s children.

Cnst Lennon said police had noted Ellis had not appeared remorseful of her actions.

She also pleaded guilty to lighting a fire in the bin of her former partner, an offence linked to what was a

violent domestic relationship.

Defence counsel Graeme Davis said his client had become an alcoholic in her 20s, and despite periods of sobriety, had fallen into heavy drinking following a “manipulative, abusive and violent” relationship with a former partner in recent times.

He said the offending had been “retaliatory”.

“These offences have all occurred in the context of

intoxication,” he said.

“She’s extremely remorseful for the family she’s offended against - she’s well aware of the seriousness of this offending.”

He said Ellis had since recommenced daily Alcoholics Anonymous sessions, and had reached out and apologised to her victim.

Both motorbikes were said to have been replaced through money raised by a community go-fund-me initiative.

Mr Davis sought a corrections order for the offending, however, Cnst Lennon said similar arson offending resulted in imprisonment in 56.5 per cent of cases.

Magistrate Peter Mithen agreed, sentencing Ellis to five months imprisonment.

“There’s two instances of arson here,” he said.

“The motorcycles could have exploded.

“It’s a willful and extreme example of the act.”

Discussion continues on cat curfew

By BRODIE EVERIST MYRTLEFORD Landcare and Sustainability’s Gayle South has said the results of their cat curfew survey have been promising so far.

“People are giving us honest, good answers,” she said.

“From this information we will definitely be running some sort of an information session on building a secure yard or options on how to keep your cat contained.”

She said they may also run an event with an animal behaviour expert to educate people on how to keep cats engaged and active indoors.

According to Ms South they have had a lot of responses from residents concerned with

cats entering their properties, and many from cat owners who already keep their cats contained.

“There are a lot of people doing the right things already,” she said.

The landcare group’s annual general meeting on October 27, at the Myrtleford Anglican Church Hall, will feature guest speakers on keeping cats indoors, and they will also release the results of the survey.

Ms South said they first approached council in 2015 with the idea for a cat curfew.

Despite the Alpine Shire renewing its Domestic Animal management Plan last year, Ms South said council didn’t adopt a cat curfew as they were unable to provide adequate community

consultation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the current plan, council will be exploring a cat curfew this year.

Council were contacted for comment but did not provide a response before deadline.

Myrtleford local Helen O’Shea filled in the survey in support of a 24 hour curfew.

She used to be a cat owner, having owned three of them in previous years, all of which lived to be 19-20 years old.

“If people need to have a cat, it needs to be inside, and if they never let it outside, it doesn’t know any different,” she said.

“Get them desexed and you don’t have any problems.

“Bit hard to be hit by a car if they’re an indoor cat.”

PET TALK: Myrtleford Landcare and Sustainability’s Gayle South has said the results of their cat curfew survey have been promising so far.

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LOOKING AT OUR PAST

What’s in a name helps tells our story

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

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EFORE Myrtle Creek Village was surveyed and named ‘Myrtleford’ in 1858, words had become associated with localities and thoroughfares.

The miner’s trek through the Myrtle Creek Pastoral Run had been named the ‘Buckland Road’ and places of significance for the First Peoples of the area were adopted for various localities.

Locally, we use names used by original inhabitants for a camping place at Nug Nug Wah, Eurobin (lagoon at foot of a mountain), Whorouly (black cockatoo or underwater), Mudgegonga (deep reverberating sound), Barwidgee (white water).

The North East has many.

The old Buckland Road became Myrtle Street, named after what settlers believed were myrtle trees at the ford across the creek coming into town.

A cluster of streets then developed after the first land sales in 1861.

Some early names were associated with royalty.

Apart from King, Queen, Duke and Prince Streets, there was ‘Victoria Bridge’ over the Happy Valley Creek (named after Queen Victoria), Albert Street (named after Prince Albert, consort to the Queen), Alice Street (named after their third child and second daughter) and Maude Street (named after Maude of Wales, youngest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, who became Queen of Norway).

Elgin Street refers to an ancient cathedral city in Scotland (or possibly to Lord Elgin and those Parthenon Marbles) and runs parallel to Clyde Street, named as a tribute to Scotland’s third longest river.

Standish Street salutes the efforts of Capt. Standish, Chief Commissioner of Police, in suppressing bushrangers in north-east Victoria.

MYRTLEFORD STATE SCHOOL PLAYTIME, 1920: At recess time, girls play a game of hopscotch in the “playground” at the corner of Albert and Elgin Streets.

CR. J. SMITH: A community-minded advocate for Myrtleford on the Bright Shire Council for 20 years, John Smith was one of the founders of the Co-Store and director of the Myrtleford Butter factory.

Names of several prominent developers and businesspeople were selected for streets as more development of the residential network occurred, particularly in the northern area of town.

These names included O’Donnell Avenue, after the original settlers at Merriang in 1864, who later became associated with an early stock and station agency.

A poignant note was added to the name in May 1943, with news of the drowning of Sister Alice Margaret O’Donnell on the Hospital Ship ‘Centaur’, when it was torpedoed off the Queensland coast.

MYRTLEFORD VIEW FROM THE STATE SCHOOL PINE PLANTATION, 1932: Taken from Reform Hill above Robertson Street the photo provides a view of Albert and Elgin Streets, Clyde Street and Myrtle Street beyond. To the west, Queen and Standish streets are bisected by the railway line.

Robertson Street was named after storekeeper Jessie Robertson and family, who commenced over a century of trading from the foot of Reform Hill from 1869.

Later, eldest son J.B. Robertson would move the store to Clyde Street with his brothers and be acknowledged in John Street and Bird Avenue.

The role of pioneering farming family members and their communityminded efforts as

Bright Shire Council representatives is acknowledged in naming three other thoroughfares: Cr. John Smith, 1919-39 (in the centre of town), Cr. John R. Mummery, 193239 and Cr. John Woodside, 1892-97 (both on the town’s northern boundary).

Other prominent families would lend names to streets and laneways in the postwar era: Williams, Rayner, Macaulay, Ashdown, Swinburne, Lowerson, Briggs, Chambers,

Clemens, Howell, Hall, Heather, Power, Gerraty, McFadyen, Moore, Pinniger, Watson, Lewis, Ewart, Leggio, Martin, Whalley, Toner, McGeehan, Clancy and Disher. They include farmers, carriers, retailers, builders, four more shire councillors, a politician, an electrician and two publicans, all committed to some form of community involvement.

Aboriginal meanings would also be applied in naming a new area at the “Big Tree”, Yarrah Place, and in Banool Avenue (“hill”), Undara Road (“long way”) and Carcoola Avenue (“eucalypt”). The

gold mining era would be acknowledged in Lucknow and Tarrengower Courts.

Two other street precincts, quietly memorialize the passing of young citizens: Wireless Operator Sgt. Geoffrey Douglas Mummery RAAF, aged 21, shot down over Hamburg, Germany on March 7, 1945, and winter Olympian Leslie Ross Milne, who died aged 19 in a skiing accident at Innsbruck, Austria in January, 1964.

Geoffrey Street, Ross Court and Milne Avenue acknowledge their passing.

Reserves and parklands also pay tribute to community service, acknowledging roles played

by Rotary, Jaycees, Apex and Lions clubs, the Italian community and individuals such as Ron McNamara, Cr. J.A. Jones, Clarrie Ardern, Hon. Ivan Swinburne MLC and William Cundy and family.

In the Mudgegonga district, names of selectors and significant places appear on maps: Hardy Lane, Carroll’s Road, De Piazza Lane, Brown Road and O’Callaghan Lane, Black’s Flat and Tunnel Gap Roads.

Out at Gapsted, the McIlroy and Rae families and the alluvial-rich Stoney Creek lend their names to roadways and at Buffalo River pioneers are acknowledged at McLees’ Lane, Marshall’s Ridge and the Osborne and McGuffie Bridges.

Other named river crossings were lost to floods or inundation last century.

On the road to Happy Valley, Seltzer’s Lane recalls the family and work of the Cr. J.R. Selzer, first president of the Shire of Myrtleford.

Further out, McCormack’s Lane acknowledges early land selection after 1869 and at Browne’s Lane the efforts of a World War 1 soldier settler.

These are just a sample of our street and locality names.

They all tell us something about where we live and the origins of Myrtleford’s story.

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ON THE DOOR: Lory Torriero and Joy Handley were collecting entry fees for the afternoon tea on Thursday.

GOOD MEMORIES: Keith and Dorothy Ashfold have been involved in many Bright clubs and societies since they moved to Wandiligong in the 1970’s.

Memories shared at afternoon tea

By BRODIE EVERIST MANY Bright locals were swapping stories at the fundraising afternoon tea last Thursday at the Bright Senior Citizen’s Centre.

For only $5 they were enjoying cake and tea, with all money raised going to the Red Cross, thanks to dedicated local volunteers.

Porepunkah resident Heather Maddison, sitting with fellow croquet enthusiast Joan Thompson, first came to Bright in 1966, before moving to Porepunkah two years later, and spent much of her career as a nurse at the Bright Hospital.

Now she is retired she enjoys being a member of the Bright Croquet Club and exploring the many trails in the Alpine Shire.

“You didn’t have a lot of time when you were flat out working, doing housework and taking one kid to pony club - I had two boys and a girl and they all had activities,” she said.

“It was pretty hectic for a long time.

VOLUNTEERING BUDDIES: (From left) Norma Torrero, Gwen Rollands, Nola West and Elaine Western were hard at work in the kitchen.

“Since I’ve retired, I’ve enjoyed things like walks, joining the croquet club and meeting other retirees.”

At another table Wandiligong residents Dorothy and Keith Ashfold recalled their involvement in many Bright societies and their civic efforts to improve the town.

The pair were involved with the Bright Chamber of Commerce and helped establish the

ALL SMILES: Heather Maddison with Joan Thompson.

town’s first visitor information centre.

According to Mr Ashfold, it was paired with a solicitor’s office.

They were also responsible for establishing gardens along Gavan Street.

“Keith was still working in Melbourne - I was up here - and he’d go down every Saturday morning and water all the azaleas,” Mrs Ashfold said.

The volunteers still had cakes

left over after the tea, so they sold them the next day at a stall outside the Bright Library, raising a total of $540.

Red Cross volunteer Nola West told the Myrtleford Times/ Alpine Observer she wanted to thank everyone who came to the afternoon tea.

“It was nice for so many people to come,” she said.

“Everyone had such a social afternoon.”

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NEWS FROM UPPER KIEWA VALLEY

Market changes, and don’t miss the writers festival THE Mount Beauty Market is changing hands; last Saturday was the final market operated by the Uniting Church and, more particularly, by the dedication of Bev Bantick.

The market will now be run by the Mt Beauty and District Chamber of Commerce. It will be the same market you know and love with some fun new aspects being put in place over the next few months.

The Mt Beauty Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, the next one being on November 5.

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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

upgrade is coming a long; when driving by take a look at the progress. I’m not sure of an expected completion date. *** THE Mt Beauty Medical Centre has advised that the Dorevitch Pathology

Collection Services will be operating only on Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am - 12pm until further notice. *** THE Mt Beauty Writers Festival is almost here, October 15 at West Peak Hotel from 9am - 5.30 pm. Tickets available at the Mt Beauty Hardware and Drapery Store, the Bright Book Shop, or on the website www. mountbeautywritersfestival. com.

This promises to be a very entertaining relaxing day.

Among the many award winning authors will be Roland Perry speaking about his memoir ‘Bradman vs Bodyline. Roland will be joined by award winning actor Gary Sweet, who played Bradman in the TV series Bodyline.

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The morning will have a crime/thriller content with authors Chris Hammer, James Phelan and Lee Christine The Bright Bookshop will be operating the festival shop where you can have you books signed.

There will be an exhibition of work from the local art group.

Free tea, coffee and cake, a sausage sizzle at lunch time put on by the Mt Beauty Lions Club, bar open from 12noon I will be speaking with author Roland Perry today on the Brunch Program at 10.10am on Alpine FM. Tune GUEST STAR: Actor Gary Sweet will be one of the in to hear more about this sopecial giuests at the Mt Beauty Writers Festival on amazing author.

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Landcare’s weedy working bee MYRTLEFORD and District Landcare and Sustainability Inc had a busy and productive working bee on Saturday, October 1 along the Ovens River walking loop.

The focus of the working bee was woody weed removal which included privet, hawthorn, Acer negundo and willow.

Whipper snipping was also undertaken, including clearing access paths to the river for recreational use.

The group of 18 participants worked from the Apex Park bridge to the second bridge along the loop.

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Five kids were at the sand art class at Myrtleford Library last Wednesday, the second creative activity at the library organised for the school holidays.

They poured coloured sand onto adhesive card made into pictures of butterflies, dinosaurs, fish and koalas.

Library officer Sonia Capponechia was supervising the children and said they don’t often get to do sand art at home because it is so messy - while many of the kids agreed that making a mess was their favourite part of the activity.

Seven-year-old Julian Parisotto said he was enjoying the sand art, while Flynn and Elliot Torpey were up from Melbourne’s Keilor Park visiting their grandparents. last Friday children also enjoyed drama classes at the Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford Libraries, held by Ernie Glass from MAD AS Productions.

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‘Riverdale’ - Quality Exemplified

Perfect Location

50 Cambridge Drive

60 Green Street

• Architecturally designed and built by a Master Builder in 2014 • Best of both worlds – rare Ovens River outlook with manageable 1019m2 land • Entertainer’s delight with extensive Miele appliances & 40 dozen wine cellar • Striking red gum flooring, feature stairwell with landing, bar and cabinetry • Lift to large parents’ retreat & separate upstairs wing with two additional bedrooms

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• Separate & private guest suite with WIR and ensuite – ideal for extended visits • Sustainability features incl 5kw solar with 9.8kw battery plus 2 x 4,200 ltr water tanks • Technology & security is covered with C-Bus Home Automation, cameras & alarm • Gazebo complete with inbuilt 2 & 4 burner BBQ, infrared heaters, fridge & C-Bus controller • Low maintenance, fully landscaped and irrigated gardens and lawn

31 White Post Road, Everton

• Very neat stand-alone 2 bedroom brick unit • Central location close to City Centre, hospital, sporting precinct & schools • Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge room • Bathroom with separate toilet • Evaporative cooling and gas heating • Neat & complete rear yard & plenty of scope

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to potter in the front yard

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Convenient Lifestyle

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• Modern 3 bedroom brick veneer family home • Set on 4179m2 approx. in Everton, 18km from Beechworth & 24 km from Wangaratta • Master bedroom boasts an ensuite & WIR, built in robes included in bedroom 2 & 3 • Electric appliances and hot water system • 4.2kw solar system, wood heater, ducted evap. cooling plus split system air conditioner • Impressive 9m x 9m shed with concrete floor, power & remote roller doors plus double remote lock up garage

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FOR SALE $2,300,000

FOR SALE $360,000

FOR SALE $790,000

WEB ID 3473391

WEB ID 3478141

WEB ID 3478060

Unique Investment

Step Right In

Terrific Investment

41 Shadforth Street, Oxley

33 Esmond Street

21 Morrell Street

• Unique investment opportunity in the heart of North East Victoria’s Gourmet Region • 3 similar 2 bedroom units, featuring polished concrete floors & vineyard outlook • Reverse cycle heating/cooling • Town water connected with additional rain tanks & bore servicing all outside taps • Each enjoys their own private alfresco area • Combined rental return of $47,840 p.a

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3 bedroom family home on a 664m2 approx.

Open plan kitchen, adjoining meals/dining Formal North facing lounge room Separate second living area Gas heating & reverse cycle heating/cooling Paved alfresco area Carport with additional space for a trailer Secure shed/garage with power

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3 Currawong Drive

• Renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • Split system heating & cooling • Gas cook top with electric oven • Large secure yard & undercover timber decked area • Located conveniently close to supermarket & shopping strip • Ideal as a first home or a low maintenance investment

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• Fabulous & modern open plan living with centrally located kitchen offering a seamless flow into dining, living & alfresco • Low maintenance lawns & gardens with generous shed (10.5m x 7m x 2.4m high) • Ducted gas heating & evaporative cooling, double garage, yard access via the garage • Close to reserve, One Mile Creek & paths

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FOR SALE $935,000

FOR SALE $479,000

FOR SALE $339,000

FOR SALE $700,000

WEB ID 3479029

WEB ID 3476449

WEB ID 3478098

WEB ID 3478882

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

Place to Call Home

Ready to Build

8 O’Callaghan Drive

Lot 12 Lendamm Tce, Waldara

• Quality home situated in a very desirable location with a sought after creek aspect • Main bedroom includes WIR & ensuite • North facing lounge with bay window • Open plan timber kitchen with dishwasher, ample storage & bench space • Evaporative air conditioner & a gas space heater in each living room • Double carport plus large brick shed/ workshop with power and concrete floor

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• Rare occasion to secure a titled block of land that is ready to build on NOW! • Located in the exciting Fithall Park Estate • 4226m2 allotment with a generous building envelope • Services available; natural gas, town water, low pressure sewer system, power, telecommunications & NBN • Magnificent opportunity to build your dream home and enjoy space and privacy

VACANT LAND - 4,226m2

West End Family Home The Oven

5 Brodie Street • Well maintained 4 bedroom brick veneer family home on 735m2 in the West End • Spacious kitchen with adjoining meals, dining area & living area • Separate formal lounge with split system cooling & heating • Undercover outdoor area and secure yard • BIR’s to all bedrooms plus ensuite to master • Double garage, single carport and additional separate storage room

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451 King Valley Rd, Cheshunt • Successful unique business set in King Valley • Selling ethically & sustainably produced, breads, pastries, pies & seasonal produce • Generous 1639m2 land parcel • 298m2 restaurant area • Seating capacity of 40, internally & externally • 2 x 22kw electric vehicle charging stations • 2meg domestic water licence (King River) • Additional 2meg domestic water licence over std 2 meg stock & domestic lic. 4 meg total.

FOR SALE $735,000

FOR SALE $470,000

FOR SALE $520,000

FOR SALE $1,200,000 + SAV

WEB ID 3478862

WEB ID 3477728

WEB ID 3470395

No GST Going Concern

23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663

garrynash.com.au

WEB ID 3476839

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WANGARATTA STORE CATTLE SALE FRIDAY 7th October 2022 – 10:30am 750 LOCALLY BRED CATTLE

** Property Sold – All herd Dispersal ** Bussell & Wilson -Whorouly (CP) 3 Rangan Blood young Charolias cows with Angus calves at foot 4 Angus Heifers Autumn 2021 drop Heifers PTIC 4 Young Angus cows autumn CAF 10 Mature Angus cows autumn CAF 6 Angus cows with CAF 4-6 weeks old 2 Ex Welcome Swallow stud cows CAF 4-6 weeks Above females carry Welcome Swallow blood and will be PTiC prior to sale 4 Charolias x Angus young cows with autumn CAF 5 Charolias x Angus cows mature age with autumn CAF All females treated in April and August with Cydectin P/O August P/O Easy dose Lice Bull Put in on The 19 May Removed on 18 August All CAF are by Witherswood Angus Bull Tattoo CWJN0108

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1 Angus heifer 13 -15 months By Jarobee Bull D McConnell – Tarrawingee (AWN) 6 British White Steers, 14mths 7 Angus Heifers 14-15 months NSM 4 Hereford Heifers 14 months NSM A M Dobson & Son- Alexandra (CP) 11 Angus Heifers 16 – 18 months ‘Connamara’ Blood PTE VB GA JRM Conroy- Springhurst (CP) 7 Charolais x Steers 12-14 months

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G & CM Burrowes – Moyhu (AWN) 40 Angus M/Sex 10-11 months ‘Jade Park Blood’ WEANED Evans Pastoral - Thornton (CP) 30 Angus Heifers 11 – 12 months ‘Rennylea Blood’ 2 x 5in1, Drenched Eprinex 3/9, Multimin, Weaned, VB, GA P & KM Kittelty – Barnawartha (AWN) 30 Angus M/Sex 9-11 months ‘Jade Park Blood’ A Watson - Whitfield (CP) 12 Angus Steers 9 months ‘Black Star’ Blood VB GA 15 Angus Heifers 9 months ‘Black Star’ Blood VB GA Yopies Pty Ltd – Hansonville (AWN) 20 Angus M/Sex 10-12 months Weaned A/c Vendor- Bowmans Forest (CP) 20 Angus M/sex 10 months WND VB GA Burough Noms- Chesney Vale (CP) 20 Angus steers 12 months ‘Fernhill’ Angus blood VB WND GA Flannigan P/c- Myrrhee (CP)

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15 Angus m/sex 12 months ‘Alpine Angus’ Blood VB WND GA D&M Schulz- Tarrawingee (CP) 15 Angus steers 10 months ‘Jarobee Angus’ Blood VB WND GA G & A McPherson – Whitfield (AWN) 10 Angus Steers 11-12 months Weaned AC Ashworth – Greta West (AWN) 10 Hereford Heifers 11-12 months ‘Raglan Blood’ WEANED

COWS & CALVES

Brumby hills- Everton (CP) 22 x 22 Angus/Friesian x heifers with Lim CAF 6-10 weeks not rejoined T & J Hourigan - Oxley flats (CP) 5 x 5 Angus/Friesian x heifers with limousin CAF 6-10 weeks 2 x 2 Angus/Friesian x heifers with limousin CAF 4-8 weeks Magpie Hill -Laceby ( ELD) 7 x 7 Hereford cows CAF 4-6 weeks Livestock Pastoral- Undera (CP) 7x7 Angus Friesian x heifers 1st Angus CAF 4-6wks not rejoined

PTIC COWS/HEIFERS

Yopies Pty Ltd – Hansonville (AWN) 4 Angus Cows 3rd Calf, PTIC for March/April Calving to A/A & Belmont Red Bulls 4 Santa Gertrudis Cows, 2nd Calf, PTIC for March/April Calving to A/A & Belmont Red Bulls A M Dobson & Son- Alexandra (CP) 1 PTIC Angus Heifer, 16 – 18 months ‘Connamara’ Blood VB GA

Contact the Selling Agents: AWN now operating in saleyards

Phone: Peter Dargan 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

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2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE HIGHLANDER

Ŷ LOOK AT ME: There’s nothing subtle about the styling of the Hyundai Palisade large SUV/people mover.

By EWAN KENNEDY HYUNDAI Palisade is a large Korean-built SUV, or people mover to use the older definition for a vehicle in this class.

It has received major upgrades as well as substantial styling changes for the 2023 model year, so it’s worth us taking a look at it again with a full road test.

A major feature in the Palisade is the Hyundai Bluelink system that can be connected to the vehicle from anywhere via a smartphone.

Owners can send planned routes and receive emergency assistance automatically after an accident.

They can even remotely lock or start their car with their preferred climate settings, therefore have their Palisade sitting waiting for them all warmed up and ready to go.

STYLING Palisade is a large vehicle with styling that is in the look-at-me class - nothing subtle here. Styling changes for 2023 include a parametric shield grille design flanked by vertically stacked LED headlights.

The Highlander variant we reviewed has exclusive design touches, including a satin chrome finish to the grille with matching logo badge and skid plate finishes.

There are hidden-type turn signals, body-coloured cladding and exclusive 20inch wheels with a 15-spoke turbine design.

INTERIOR Hyundai Palisade can be optioned with either a sev-

en-seat or eight-seat layout, the former offering two individual captain-type chairs in the middle row.

This was our test vehicle and it has a real feeling of luxury of the type normally only offered in a limousine.

Additional luxuries for Highlander variants include heated and ventilated front and second-row seats now for both seven- and eightseat variants.

Highlander also gains exclusive interior finishes, quilted seat inserts, quilted and perforated door trim inserts, suede headlining and stainless-steel front speaker grilles, and door/cargo area scuff plates.

Every Highlander variant is available with Black Nappa leather with luxury quilting and Gloss Black/Pinstripe trim, with the further options of Warm Grey and Dark Khaki Nappa leather with unique wood-look trim dependent on the exterior colour.

INFOTAINMENT A 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system is now standard on all Palisade models.

Features include wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; six USB-C and one USB-A ports; Bluetooth message playback; embedded satellite navigation with live traffic updates; wireless smartphone charging; and a voice memo function with up to 70 minutes recording time.

There’s also AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio although the latter cuts out when driving through cuttings or when there’s multiple trees in the centre island or simply in country driving.

The 12-speaker Infinity audio system in our Palisade produced excellent sound quality and could be adjusted to suit our needs.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The recently revised Hyundai Palisade is offered with a choice of a 3.8-litre petrol V6 with front-wheel drive, or a 2.2-litre turbodiesel with four-wheel drive.

Both have a recently updated eight-speed automatic transmission.

Our test vehicle was the turbo-diesel.

SAFETY Hyundai Palisade has lapsash safety belts for all occupants.

This isn’t as common as it should be because too many competitors have a lap-only belt in the centre-rear spot.

An expanded suite of SmartSense driver assistance and advanced active safety features is used in the 2023 Palisade.

It now incorporates forward collision-avoidance assist with junction turning function, intelligent speed limit assist, a multi anti-collision braking system.

There’s a surround view monitor, a reverse light guide function as well as reverse parking collision-avoidance assist.

The latter a real bonus when you’re reversing a large people mover out of a tight spot in a shopping centre.

It was also handy in the underground carpark in our apartment block where roof pillars and other vehicles are pretty close.

With Bluelink, the 2023

Palisade has automatic collision notification and SOS emergency call function.

There’s a natural language server-based voice control and server-based connected routing navigation.

DRIVING Getting into the front and two middle-row seats is easy.

As you would expect the rearmost seats are a bit of squeeze to get in and out.

But as that’s the area normally used by the littlies in your family there’s little hassle.

And the juniors are more than happy to be as far from mum and dad as possible...

Yet again I had problems seeing the information that’s displayed on the windscreen.

My polarising sunglasses could not see it unless I tilted my head slightly to one side or the other.

Obviously, I could look at the instruments in their normal position, but that’s a little less safe than having a view of the forward traffic and the dials at the same time.

Other car brands have solved this problem so it’s time Hyundai did.

Palisade is impressive in the way that it drives, all the more so when you remember this is a five-metre-long vehicle where its main aim in life is to carry up to eight people.

It’s certainly not sporty but you do feel that it wants to follow your directions through the steering wheel and throttle pedal.

There’s some bumpthump over the joints on the road but we have felt worse.

And some road roar on concrete surfaces, but on

bitumen it’s nice and refined.

Fuel consumption was in the nine to 11 litres per 100 kilometres around town in the suburbs and on hilly and winding roads.

This dropped dramatically to just five to seven litres during easy paced driving on level roads and on 110 kp/h motorways.

SUMMING UP Hyundai Palisade is a reasonably priced, high-quality people mover that’s does everything it’s intended to do with plenty of aplomb.

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Bright Walking Warriors rally for cancer fundraiser

WINE INDUSTRY SUPPORT: The Growing Victorian Wine into the Future Program will help address challenges relating to oversupply of grapes, high input costs and the loss of key markets.

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Support for winemakers looking to the future LOCAL grape growers and winemakers are expected to benefit from a new program run by Wine Victoria, providing support to tackle climate change, work sustainably, increase profitability and keep abreast of market standards.

The Growing Victorian Wine into the Future Program is funded by a $455,500 grant awarded to Wine Victoria by the State Government through the New Markets for Food and Regional Produce stream of the Agriculture Workforce Plan.

Agriculture Victoria executive director, policy and programs, Sarah-Jane McCormack, said Victoria produces some of the world’s most sought after wines and the program will provide a one-stop shop to producers looking for clarity and guidance about the ever-changing demands of markets at home and abroad.

“Grape growers and winemakers across the state have been experiencing significant stress with oversupply of grapes, high input costs and loss of key markets,” she said.

“The Growing Victorian Wine into the Future Program addresses these challenges head on, supporting growers to demonstrate the sustainability credentials that the markets now demand.”

The program will include a statewide vineyard health assessment along with a series of regional workshops, tools, and resources available to the industry.

Participants will learn more about redevelopment strategies to modernise and optimise vineyards, ways to step-up productivity, and the benefits of adopting agtech on-farm.

Another major theme of the program is sustainable practices; participants will develop an understanding on how to extend the fruitful life of vineyards for the longevity of the industry.

Chair of Wine Victoria’s technical committee, Kim Chalmers, said she is delighted by the State Government’s support.

“The new program will see a range of activities to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of Victorian wine growers and vineyards,” she said.

For more information on the Growing Victorian Wine into the Future Program, visit www.winevic.org.au or email secretariat@winevictoria.org. au with any questions.

READY TO WALK: Bright Walking Warriors captain Michelle Chalwell (front, centre) with her family (back, left to right) Bradley, Tony and Kerri Chalwell, and Lauren Chalwell at front.

THE Bright Walking Warriors are again rallying the troops to take part in the fourth annual Sunshine Walk on Sunday, November 6.

Team captain, Michelle Chalwell, is inviting the whole town to get involved to help raise money and awareness for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

It will be the fourth consecutive year Ms Chalwell has taken part in the walk after receiving treatment for breast cancer in 2019.

“Everyone in our community will know someone who needs the cancer centre at some stage in their life and we should do whatever we can to support it,” she said.

“Last year we had about 65 walkers take part and managed to raise $3800.

“It was a great day and we had so much fun getting together to support a good cause.”

The Sunshine Walk this year is offering five, 10 and 20km walks in Albury, or a

DIY option where participants can walk at a location of their choice.

The Bright Walking Warriors will complete a signposted 5km walk from Centenary Park along the Ovens River in Bright and will finish with morning tea supplied by the Rotary Club of Bright.

The Sunshine Walk has raised more than $650,000 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund over three years.

It is held as part of a week-long campaign, Sunshine Week, which encourages businesses, schools and community groups to host a fundraising event between October 31 and November 6.

All money raised stays 100 per cent local to fund new life-saving medical equipment, staff training and development, research and wellness services at the cancer centre.

To join the Bright Walking Warriors for the walk or to make a donation, visit www. sunshinewalk.org.au.

Variety of pianists to play the Steinway this week MYRTLEFORD musician Matthew Smith and music students from Cathedral College Wangaratta will play as part of Steinway on Stage this week, in what will be the final performance of the series for this year.

Steinway on Stage is a series of intimate twilight concerts featuring Wangaratta’s Steinway Grand Piano, played as audience members are seated around it, on stage at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

Cathedral College Wangaratta students Sophie Bussell, Ruby Hanlon, Anabel Hart and Mattae Roso will present items from their Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) studies in the first half of the program.

Sophie Bussell has been playing piano for nine years and is taught

by Heather Miles.

She enjoys listening to and playing mostly popular and classical music and is preparing for an Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts classical grade six exam.

Ruby Hanlon has been playing the piano for six years and is taught by Terri Dillow.

She is currently preparing for her grade six AMEB piano for

IT’S SHOWTIME: Myrtleford musician Matthew Smith will be among the performers to play as part of Steinway on Stage on Wednesday.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling leisure exam and especially enjoys classical and rag time styles.

Anabel Hart has been playing the piano for eight years and is taught

by Dr Kieran Crichton.

She is presently preparing for her grade five AMEB piano repertoire exam and thoroughly enjoys playing a wide range of musical styles such as country, popular music and classical.

Mattea Roso has been learning piano for 10 years and is taught by Emili Rackmann.

She is presently studying for her grade six AMEB classical repertoire exam and plans to continue her

piano study to university level.

The second half of the program will be presented by Myrtleford musician, Matthew Smith.

Mathew has been playing piano since he was nine years old and was a student of Peter Benson for eight years until he completed his year 12 VCE studies at Marian College in 2019.

Since then, Matthew has continued his passion for music - jamming and performing alongside a number local bands and musicians.

Most recently he has been part of a duo with vocalist and guitarist Tracey Hamilton, performing

regularly at pubs, bars and farmers markets.

Matthew enjoys entertaining a crowd by sharing his inspiration from artists such as The Blues Brothers, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Elton John and Tommy Emmanuel, from whom many of his musical pieces originate, and he often incorporates harmonica as a complement to his piano-playing style.

Enjoy this eclectic mix of performers when they take to the stage on Wednesday, October 5 from 6pm to 7pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au or call 5722 8105.

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Bright golfers keep the standard up

Fight for the shield reaches fever pitch

THIS past week has seen Bright golfers perform well on the pristine course, with a number of mixed competitions getting golfers to team up and play.

Veterans, Monday, September 26, Mixed Gender Stableford A grade winner: Mathew Ellis (15) 38 points.

B grade winner: William Kelty (20) 37 points.

NTPs - third: Heather Thompson, sixth: Ken Grummisch, 11th: Graham Barrow.

Ladies, Wednesday, September 28, Monthly Medal Stroke A grade winner: Carol Burgess (16) 72 nett.

B grade winner: Elizabeth Barker (27) 73 nett.

NTPs - third: Carol Burgess, sixth: Robyn McGrath, 11th: Carol Burgess, 16th: Linda Loftus.

Men, Thursday, September 29, Stableford A grade winner: Phil Bardsley-Smith (14) 36 points.

B grade winner: Mark Frost (18) 36 points.

C grade winner: Wayne Curtis (26) 34 points c/b.

NTPs - third: Austin Wickes, sixth: Ray Ousley, 11th: Phillip O’Neill, 16th: Hugh Kirk.

Men, Saturday, October 1, Foursomes Championships Winners: Cameron Wickes, Austin Wickes 83, Piddington, Packham 72 Ladies, Saturday, October 1, Stableford Winner: Jean Barber (37) 35 points.

NTPs - third: Tina Cook, sixth: Tina Cook, 11th: Linda Loftus.

Sunday, October 2, Mixed Foursomes Championships Winners, Gross: Cameron Wickes, Bernie Wickes 83.

Winners, Nett: Hamish McPhee, Carol Burgess 76.

THE Myrtleford Golf Club’s Ian O’May Shield competition has had to contend with the elements this week, as both the men’s and women’s events progress.

The first round of the men’s competition brought a top eight through to the next stage, while Sandra Piazza and Judy Bynon will face off in the final of the women’s competition.

Saturday, October 1 IAN O’MAY SHIELD STABLEFORD COMPOSITE AMCR 73 A Grade Winner: Karl O’Shaughnessy (12) 36 pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Brad Carroll (10) 32 pts c/b.

B Grade Winner: Geoff Veldman (24) 40 pts.

B Grade Runner Up: Jim Martin (22) 32 pts.

Ball Winners: BB Carroll 32, J Martin 32, I Wales 32, C Piazza 30, P Grenn 32, J Mercuri 32 c/b Foodworks NTPs - first: James McPherson, fifth: Craig Shewell, 10th: Karl O’Shaughnessy, 14th: John Mercuri.

Raffle Winner: Jonathan Mercuri.

Top eight players after the first round: G Veldman 40, K O’Shaughnessy 36, B Carroll 32, J Martin 32, I Wales 32, C Piazza 30, P Green 30, J Mercuri 30.

Thursday, September 29 RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE STABLEFORD COMPOSITE AWCR 76 IAN O’MAY SHIELD - SemiFinal A Grade Winner: Sandra Piazza (22) 35pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Judy Bynon (26) 32pts.

Ball Winners: Marg Curtis (23) 27pts c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Jan Roseby.

Ian O’May Semi- Final Sandra Piazza 4/3 -Jan Roseby.

Judy Bynon 6/4 - Marg Curtis.

Ian O’May Final /date TBC, Sandra Piazza v Judy Bynon.

COURTSIDE: Bright Tennis Club members Tamara Costa and Bruno Souza prepare for the club’s 31 year celebration of being at Pioneer Park, as well as the pennant competition which commences next week.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Bright Tennis Club celebrates 31 years at Pioneer Park current location at Pioneer Park in Bright in 1990.

The original clubhouse was rebuilt on the new site by members of the club and friends of the club and the new complex was opened in October 1991.

Club president Tracy Carey said the original plan was to celebrate the 30 year anniversary in October 2021, however, this was put on hold due to COVID. All past and present members, or anyone that has an interest in the club, are invited to attend from 12pm on Saturday, October 15.

The Club Championships are also being held for ladies’ singles and men’s and ladies’ doubles in the afternoon, which all members are encouraged to sign up for.

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This location was on Station Street, adjacent to the later erected Bright Entertainment Centre.

At the time of the relocation to the present site in Pioneer Park there were two asphalt courts located on the south side of Bakers Gully Creek and two asphalt courts located to the north on a slightly lower level.

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Power ready to surge into season

By NATHAN DE VRIES

MEN IN CHARGE: Mount Beauty CC coach and A grade captain Daniel Saville (left) with president Ross Wilson.

MOUNT Beauty’s cricketers are well on their way to tackling the 2022/23 Cricket Albury Wodonga season, with the Power fielding five teams across junior and senior competitions.

The Power’s senior teams will compete in the CAW District first, second and third grade competitions against sides like Yackandandah, Dederang, Bethanga and Eskdale, while the under 14s and premiership winning under 12s sides take on more city-based sides.

Danial Saville, A grade captain and newly named

coach, said it was proving hard to prepare adequately for the first round on October 15, given conditions and player unavailability.

“Preparations have been limited with the weather - I reckon it’s a bit of a precursor for things to come if the forecast for this week is an example,” he said.

“The plan was to have a practice match against Ovens Valley this Saturday, so that may still go ahead - we are on a synthetic (wicket) so that still may go ahead.

“Dylan (OVUCC A grade captain Dylan Bursill) and I are just trying to decide what the best course of action is for that.

“It’s been pretty limited with availability, it’s been a bit of a delayed start but we’ll hit our straps pretty soon, I reckon.

“Our numbers are pretty good from what we understand so far, until we get registrations up and going it’s always hard to tell, but from word around town we’re definitely hoping for three (senior) teams again.

“We had a third XI teams for the first time in a few years last season and that went really well, we had a lot of juniors coming through the ranks and playing senior cricket every week which is a great experience for them

and we’re hoping to do the same again.”

Saville himself is unlikely to appear in the first few weeks of the competition, recovering from a broken fibula sustained playing football.

“I had to have surgery and I’m still trying to get over that, it’s been three months,” he said.

“It’s been a bit of a strange off season/preseason for me, I can’t see myself playing the first few weeks which is disappointing.

“It’s a bit of added responsibility this year as a captain/ coach - we haven’t had an official coach with the title over the last two years.”

Richelieu Eagles ready to light up Wangaratta

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN NAMIBIA’S T20 International squad will be looking to enjoy every moment of their three day tourney in Wangaratta leading up to the World Cup in two weeks’ time.

The team arrived in Wangaratta Thursday from Namibia and will be here alongside the Scottish international team, the Melbourne Renegades academy and the Melbourne Stars academy sides in the coming days.

Coach Pierre De Bruyn said the team is settling into the area nicely and will have lifted the intensity of training over the weekend before their first hit out against the Stars on Wednesday, in stark contrast to their preparations for last year’s World Cup. “It’s a lovely little town, we’ve managed to walk around a little bit and see the facilities, it’s really nice,” he said.

“This time last year in the World Cup at the UAE you were in a bubble, now, at least as a team, we can have some individual time, go walk around for a bit, go and socialise.

“I think the most important thing on tours like this is we need to get a balance as a team not to see each other too much and not to see each other too little but also to have fun; we’re a group that enjoys each other’s company and that helps.”

In last year’s World Cup the Richelieu Eagles stunned everyone in their first ever appearance to make it into the Super 12 stage of the tournament in the UAE. Despite the wet weather forecasted, particularly for Wednesday, De Bruyn said the team will focus on what they can control throughout the week and prepare accordingly.

“These games are really important for us to build up into our first game on October 16 against Sri Lanka in Geelong,” he said.

“In terms of planning from a coaching perspective you want to see where players are within their roles but also from a players’ perspective they want to get stuck into their own roles, they want to score runs, take wickets, express their skillsets and the best time to do it is in matches.

“We’re looking forward to the

BRING IT ON: Ovens Valley United are preparing for another season of topquality cricket across all grades. PHOTO: Janet Watt

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PITCH REPORT: Ben Shikongo and Tangeni Lungameni out on HP Barr Reserve getting an early ptch report from groundsman Kevin Feldtman.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling CATCH HIM: Coach Pierre De Bruyn giving his players Mike van Lingen and Tangeni Lungameni some slip catches at the HP Barr Reserve as they prepare for their warm-up matches which begin on Wednesday. competition; it’s going to be really strong.”

De Bruyn said it’s a privilege to have the opportunity to be a part of the warm-up tournament in Wangaratta.

“At the end of the day it’s a game of cricket and we want to enjoy these moments, coming to a World Cup is massive, two World Cups in two years for a country like Namibia is incredible,” he said.

“Who would’ve thought Namibia cricket would stand here in Wangaratta, it’s awesome, we love it

and we’re going to enjoy every moment.”

Captain Gerhard Erasmus will lead a host of returning experienced players from last year’s tournament, including big hitting allrounder JJ Smit and batsmen Stephen Baard and David Wiese being the main drawcards.

De Bruyn said he hopes the weather doesn’t deter locals throughout the week, from having the opportunity to see some world class cricket.

“We are a team where everyone needs to contribute, we don’t have massive superstars; everyone’s talented, so we want every spectator to come out and just watch all of the players,” he said.

De Bruyn said his team will not be banking on last year’s surprise success to repeat by itself and will be working harder to adapt to the Australian conditions here in Wangaratta.

“Last year we were in the unknown, never been into a World Cup and we advanced into the Super 12 and all of a sudden that success we had last year brings a lot of expectation this year,” he said.

“We need to be on the button in terms of giving ourselves a chance to beat Netherlands, UAE, its’s always going to be tough to beat Sri Lanka and this is why this preparation is so important.”

De Bruyn said the team sincerely thanks the Rural City of Wangaratta Council and everyone involved in hosting the event.

From back page Unlike last season, there will be no C grade side, but Chettleburgh said this wasn’t a major concern for the long-term sustainability of the club.

“We’ve just had a few players not commit this year and a few of us not being able to commit as we’d like to, just with other commitments and the lay of the land at the moment, so that’s why we’ve done it,” he said, “It’s not so much we’ve lost heaps of players that will never play again, it’s more that there will be a lot who will be on and off with other commitments and social events.

“That’s how we’ve decided to do it this year, just roll with the punches.”

OVUCC will aim to get a side up for a practice match against neighbouring side Mount Beauty United this Saturday, weather permitting, before the official start of the season on Saturday, October 15.

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Saints smash Shepp to open season

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE 2022/23 Country Basketball League (CBL) season is off to a flying start for Myrtleford’s women’s side, after the Saints blasted away the Shepparton Lady Gators 75-49 in their opening round clash on Sunday.

The Saints took to the court at the Shepparton Sports Stadium and had an immediate impact, with Myrtleford up by 14 points, before the lead stretched out to 20 by half-time.

Sensing vulnerability, the Saints put the foot down through the third quarter,

outscoring the Lady Gators 22 points to 15 to head into the final period of play up 62-35.

Shepparton found their rhythm through the final quarter, narrowly outscoring Myrtleford by one goal, but the damage was already done.

Myrtleford’s mainstays showed why they’re ones to watch out for this year, with Evie Hughes, Paige Zamperoni and Abbey Zamperoni all registering double digit scores, while young talent Ava Brock impressed with 15 points to her name.

Coach Kory Batt said the performance from all play-

ers given limited preparation time was outstanding.

“It’s been a bit of a battle to get girls’ committed and training, so we were probably a little bit underdone coming into this game,” he said.

“The way the girls came out and played as one was just a testament to themselves, they really just applied pressure from the get go and didn’t let off the whole game which was very pleasing to see.

“A new player this year, Ava Brock, in her first game, she had 15 points and was just huge underneath the ring, big rebounds and good

defensive blocks.

“She was super and that was probably the highlight of the day, just seeing a newbie come in like that and adjust so well to the team.”

The Saints will look to back up their impressive debut outing this Sunday, when they take on the challenging Albury Cougars at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre from 1pm.

“It’s a tough one to judge at the moment, a new side I’ll probably assume they’ll be quite strong being an Albury side, most of them have probably played together all year this year,” Batt said.

HERE’S THE PLAN: Coach Kory Batt addresses the troops

It’s all happening at Mount Beauty Golf Club

REBOUND: Under 14 players Austin Robb and Tex Cartwright go for a rebound at the representative tournament in Echuca.

BUZZER BEATER: The Under 18 Saints converge on Blake Woodall after he won them the match after the buzzer.

TEAMWORK: Charlotte Koers (right) shoots while Willow Szaraszek helps out.

Representative Saints hit the courts

THE first representative basketball tournament of the season was held at Echuca last weekend, and five Myrtleford teams were among the action.

The under 12 boys and girls, as well as the under 14, 16 and 18 boys sides took on some of the best up and coming basketball talents from the region, with

every Saints side tasting victory at least once.

While all matches were electrifying to watch, the under 18 boys final match against Wodonga was one for the ages, with an after-the-buzzer free throw from Blake Woodall to secure the win for the Saints.

Under 18s coach Fiona Rigoni

said the signs were promising for future tournaments.

“In their first tournament as a team, the under 18s were looking to gel and start putting all their training into game experience,” she said.

“They started slowly but made great improvement over the weekend.

“Finishing off with an exciting after the final siren win against Wodonga which showed them what they are capable of when they work together.

“There are exciting things to come from this group as they now prepare to take on metro teams at Southern Penn in November.”

Myrtleford men ready for CBL opening

By NATHAN DE VRIES AFTER spending round one of the 2022/23 Country Basketball League season on the sidelines with a bye, Myrtleford’s men’s side is eager to sink their teeth into the competition.

The Saints will take on Benalla Breakers at 6pm at Myrtleford Indoor Sports Stadium on Saturday, before backing up and taking on Albury Cougars at 3pm Sunday at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre.

Myrtleford had a tough season last year, but will

look to hit the court running under star player and newly named coach Tyler Barker.

“Moving up into the coaching role has been a big step up from just playing,” Barker said.

“It is a challenge is that so far I have enjoyed.

“This weekend we will have two very tough games on this week - in particular, we have a few guys unable to play, but with the guys we have playing such as the big return from Toby Cossor and Riley Bouker, I believe they will step up and take a

leadership role in the team.

“Opening our season with back-to-back games will be a tough ask, but I’m confident in our team’s depth and the town support, it’ll be a great weekend.”

Be sure to head down to the Myrtleford Indoor Sports Stadium this Saturday evening and cheer on the Saints.

READY TO WIN: Myrtleford coach Tyler Barker said he is confident in his side’s ability to take some wins from this weekend’s double header. PHOTO: Janet Watt

THE week saw some new faces tee off at the Mount Beauty Golf Club, with the start of ladies’ social golf this Sunday sure to draw more players to the picturesque course.

Ladies’ results.

On Saturday, September 24 the ladies played nine holes on their par three course - the winner was Lynda Barter (26) with 15 points on a count back from Liz Harvey (23).

Again, on Wednesday, September 28, the par three course was played and this time Jooyon Kang-Redmond (34) with 18 points was victorious on a count back from Liz Harvey (23).

Jooyon is relatively new to the competition world and we hope this experience will help to keep her coming back.

Ladies’ Sunday Social Golf.

This very popular event will be on for the five Sundays of October - the starting time is 4pm for where they play for around 2 hours then have some social time over bubbles on the deck at the clubhouse.

If anyone is interesting in going along for these Sundays please contact Liz Harvey on 0447 467 022.

Men’s results.

Wednesday, September 28 saw only a field of seven roll out for the front nine.

Mick Luscombe proved superior with 18 points from Ross Rynehart with 15 points, Allan Retallick proved accurate on the seventh while no-one could get on the 9th.

Monthly Medal day on Saturday, October 1 saw a better field of 17 venture onto the course on a reasonably nice day with Peter Hertzog taking the MM glass home with a net 70 from Ben Peacock on a countback to Stephen Short with net 72.

Fred Gerardson filled out the ball comp with a net 75.

NTPs went to Don Mason along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagent & Post Office.

Past president Andrew McEnnally returned home for the holidays and showed he could still remember where the ninth hole was.

The club got the 17th with Ross Rynehart showing accuracy on the 18th to take the money.

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Myrtleford’s Crisp goes back-to-back at Collingwood B&F night FOR the second year in a row, Myrtleford product and AFL superstar Jack Crisp was awarded the E.W. Copeland Trophy for Collingwood’s best and fairest player at Crown Palladium on Friday night.

The impactful midfielder polled in every home and away game, finishing with 291 votes, 15 ahead of the runner up, captain Scott Pendlebury.

The man once known as the steak knives in the deal which brought him to the ‘Pies from Brisbane has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, ending the 2022 season with an average of 23.8 disposals, 9.6 contested possessions and 12 goals for Collingwood.

Crisp’s consistency also went a long way in netting him a second E.W. Copeland Trophy, with 188 consecutive games under his belt, the most of any active AFL player.

In his acceptance speech, Crisp thanked the support staff, coaches, and his family.

“You can’t stress enough how exciting it was and how enjoyable a year it was,” he said.

“That goes in depth to the playing group, the coaching staff, to the medical team, so the board, to everyone involved with the footy club, even the Magpie Army - you all made the year what it was.

“After the last couple years of COVID, not having supporters, not having family, it was obviously very difficult at times, but this year was a whole other level.

“It really brought footy back to life, brought the Collingwood Football Club back to life and it was really great to be a part of.

“For me in particular, ‘Scoot’ (assistant midfield coach Scott Selwood) and ‘Bolts’ (director of coaching Brendon Bolton), I’ve worked heavily with you in the midfield this year, ‘Leppa’ (head of strategy Justin Leppitsch) maybe for a couple of times here and there but thank you very much - I still remember what you did for me in Brisbane which was awesome, so thank you sir.

“Thank you very much for my family for coming tonight, everyone’s travelled far and wide, from Myrtleford which is pretty far - special thanks to my grandma who has come a long way from Myrtleford tonight so thank you very much, I know you didn’t get out to many things but I’m very appreciative that you’re here tonight.”

Crisp wrapped up thanking everyone and said next year will be massive for the club.

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LAY UP NASH Durling charges through the key in the under 12s representative match in Echuca last weekend, with Harrison Purss standing by in support. Every one of the five Myrtleford representative sides walked away with at least one win. Story, and CBL results on page 27.

Ovens Valley United CC preparing for season

By NATHAN DE VRIES WITH the start of the summer of cricket across the North East and Alpine regions a matter of weeks away, clubs across the area are striving to get their bodies and skills up to the level they need to be to compete.

Ovens Valley United Cricket Club (OVUCC) president Thomas Chettleburgh said the opening round on October 15 felt like it had come out of nowhere.

“I think I’d be speaking on behalf of every club in the league to say it’s crept up on us and that’s no secret,” he said.

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“Just the way it is with the weather and everything, the football commitments, I think it’s really crept up on us.

“The preparations have been a bit light on just due to our facilities and everything, not being able to facilitate any training, but the boys have started to get stuck into training now and we’ve got our training scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from here on in until the season starts.”

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wicket at McNamara Reserve, where the A grade side will play their first match of the season against Rovers United Bruck, will be difficult.

“We got Mick Green up from Melbourne to do some works but he unfortunately couldn’t get onto Whorouly because the Friday before we got 30mm of rain out at Whorouly but Myrtleford avoided it,” Chettleburgh said.

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season, so it’s actually in a really bad state.

“We’ll be battling to get our ovals up for round one.

“We’re going to be having some conversations with the league and Rovers this week to see what our plan is.

“I just don’t see it (being ready) with the rain coming, it’s a shame.”

The Tigers will be represented in the A grade, A reserve and B grade senior competitions, as well as a full complement of juniors, including two under 12 sides.

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