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ENTHUSIASTIC EXCAVATING: (From left) Bachelor of Archaeology student William Smith with archaeology enthusiasts Jiayi Lim and Emelie Byrnes last Friday afternoon next to one of the excavated trenches at the Chinese mining village site.

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BY BRODIE collapses basically on the structure said the huts would have been ARCHAEOLOGISTS from The UnHONOURED EVERIST it had, so you can say this where it small, largely made of mud and covered Past Institute have returned for another season of excavation at the Harrietville Chinese mining village site, with recent finds shedding more light on the lives of the 19th century inhabitants.

Clinking trowels punctuated the quiet as students and archaeology enthusiasts were tidying the site on Friday afternoon, preparing it for a series of photographs to create a 3d computer model of the excavation in a process known as photogrammetry.

The excavation is the fourth field session at the village site, following sessions in 2017, 2019 and 2022.

According to institute director Paul Macgregor, their work has uncovered several insights about life at the village, which may have been home to up to 100 people.

He said the village is the only example of a Chinese-built site in Victoria, with evidence they designed it

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according to Feng Shui principles.

“We had a Feng Shui expert come up here and he said, yeah, this is perfect,” he said.

“You had your back to a mountain with the curve of the land like this, facing towards a river that bows in that angle, it’s all perfect Feng Shui conditions for making lots of money.”

Finds at the site have also revealed villagers used English plates combined with Chinese bowls, drank European alcohol and smoked opium.

This season the archaeologists are working at one site close to the East Ovens Track, where a hut is believed to have been built around the 1860s.

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As they were mostly self-supporting, he said there isn’t much foundation material to find, though some large stones may have been used as pads for wall posts.

“We might get lucky and find what we call a wall trench, where they might have sunk a beam into the ground and used that to socket in uprights like a fence,” he said.

However, even small finds, like nails, are meticulously catalogued as they can suggest the position of the building and the activities inside when combined with other data, according to Mr Macgregor.

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fell, it must have been in this location and this orientation.”

Recent finds include window glass, suggesting a window at the hut, as well brass strapping for an opium box and pieces of Chinese storage jars.

Master’s student Lily Hackett said she was drawn back to the site following her work in the 2022 season, when they surveyed the former settlement.

“It was such a unique experience for Australia because not a lot of other field schools offer the different types of practical experience that we can get as an archaeology student,” she said.

“The staff are so knowledgeable and so passionate and were really engaged with all the students and that made me want to come back for season two.”

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MYRTLEFORD locals are calling out cyclists on the footpath, saying they are a danger to pedestrians in town.

Long-time town resident Sherran Mitchell said she was almost hit by a cyclist last month when she stood up from a seat outside the chemist on Clyde Street.

“I stood up to greet my husband and two, three bikes went flying past me, missed me by about a foot,” she said.

“They shouldn’t be riding on the footpath because it’s a footpath especially in the shopping area.”

Last time she had an incident with a bike she wasn’t so lucky.

Ms Mitchell said around 9-10 years ago she was hit by a cyclist when exiting a shop on Standish Street.

“I stepped out and I don’t remember hitting the ground,” she said.

“I was lucky I didn’t break anything.”

She said she took the rider’s name and address and reported him to the police.

Ms Mitchell wants to see better signage along the shopping areas in town and more education for cyclists, especially teenagers.

“It should be taught in schools or made known in schools by, perhaps, someone, police coming in and talking to them at some stage,” she said.

“Not once-off; every year when they hit school.”

Over at one of the local pubs, Myrtleford resident Vicki Moore said she’s had close encounters with scooter and bike riders on the pavement, once outside the

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READ THE SIGN: Myrtleford resident Sherran Mitchell said she was almost hit by a cyclist last month when she stood up from a seat outside the chemist on Clyde Street. Now she’s speaking out.

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“It’s just terrible,” she said.

“Coming out of here you have no visual until you step out,” She said she has even seen cyclists riding past doing a ‘mono’, where the front wheel is raised.

“Something has to be done,” she said.

90-year-old Max Newton said he has to be particularly careful when exiting his driveway.

always give way to pedestrians.

Acting Sergeant Jason Borbidge of Myrtleford Police said they have received few reports of cyclists causing problems on local footpaths, but he encouraged cyclists to follow the rules.

He said cyclists unlawfully riding bicycles on the footpath could face a fine of $192.

“Have respect for the elderly and mums and small children - that’s why the rules are there,” he said.

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Councillors commend agencies in storm clean-up

ROAD RUCKUS: Wandiligong residents are again voicing confusion over the status of White Star Road following earthworks on the road, rendering it undriveable.

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By BRODIE EVERIST COUNCILLORS received a report into the January 3 storms at their meeting last week, with the economic cost to the Kiewa Valley yet to be fully calculated, but councillors commended the clean-up efforts.

The report said areas that have incurred the greatest damage are primarily located in the Kiewa Valley, Germantown and Freeburgh areas, with minor damage sustained in surrounding areas including Porepunkah, Bright and Myrtleford.

In the Upper Kiewa Valley, the areas that were most heavily impacted include Mountain Creek Road, Tawonga Tourist Park, Damms Road and the Freda’s Lane area through to the Mount Beauty Transfer Station.

According to the report, it was important for council to act quickly to reinstate infrastructure damaged by the storm event.

Delay in progressing reinstatement works would have presented a risk to public safety and further infrastructure damage, as the infrastructure cannot function as intended.

“Council’s after hours on-call officer stood up a response centre and mobilised a response team

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By BRODIE EVERIST TREE DOWN: A fallen tree beside Mountain Creek Road near Tawonga. immediately on the night of the event in order to support the community and make the situation as safe as possible under the circumstances,” the report says.

“Council’s team collaborated with and supported Ausnet Services as the main initial priority to make the downed power lines safe and restore power where possible.”

The report also said the storms cost the Alpine Shire Council an estimated $350,000, with council officers seeking to recoup damage costs to the greatest extent possible through disaster funding and insurance.

“No figure is currently available for the economic cost to the Kiewa Valley from the storm damage,” the report says.

“This event follows a challenging period of time for the local business community with the prolonged clo-

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sure of the road to Falls Creek.”

The report also said free disposal of storm-related green waste has been made available to the community in support of the emergency response.

Cr Kelli Prime commended the clean-up efforts by council and other agencies.

“That was a big effort by everyone and amazing to get things done relatively quickly,” she said.

“I ran into someone on the weekend who was camping at Tawonga caravan park and they said, ‘you wouldn’t even know a storm had been through’, so it looks like it’s been cleaned up really nicely and well done to everyone.”

Cr Katarina Hughes also commended the work of volunteer emergency responders, saying their involvement helped ensure communities were safe and coun-

cil was well-informed.

“I think they play an integral role in the whole process of being able to recover from something like this,” she said.

On Monday, Alpine Shire Council’s manager of operations Jason McLean said they have now completed the clean-up of trees from across the Kiewa Valley, consisting of the removal of around 350 trees and the generation of 1500 cubic metres of mulch.

“We’re currently in the process of liaising with government bodies and local training providers to cut the large number of logs up into firewood for the local community to collect,” he said.

“The mulch will be redistributed throughout the Alpine Shire for beautification works by a number of local not-for-profit organisations, as well as council’s outdoor crew.”

Splashpark boring equipment now onsite

SES and shire clear tree

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Bright SES and the Alpine Shire cleared a fallen tree on Delaney Avenue early Friday morning.

According to Bright SES controller Graham Gales, the SES were called to the fallen pin oak at around 12:40am.

He said the tree was too big for SES equipment so they called an after-hours Alpine shire worker who assisted in cutting up the tree and moving the pieces with an excavator.

He said it was cleared in around two hours.

By BRODIE EVERIST BORING equipment arrived at the site of the future Myrtleford Splashpark on Thursday, according to Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce president Jim van Geet, signifying another step in the development of the project.

Bore testing will determine if bore water or a water recirculation and treatment plant is used in the park.

According to the Alpine Shire Council’s report on the project in October, bore water use will reduce capital and operating costs and provide council with flexibility of splashpark

operation times during water restrictions.

Mr van Geet said the drilling company will do a preliminary test at around 20-30 metres deep.

He said the project has experienced some delays since the awarding of contracts for the park’s construction last year, but it will be completed before next summer.

He also said construction of parks components is occurring offsite, but he is happy to see works beginning at the project site.

“Once you see things happening onsite, you’re a lot happier about the situation,” he said.

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WANDILIGONG residents are again voicing confusion over the status of White Star Road following earthworks on the road seemingly in contradiction of comments made by council last week.

Responding to a question on notice at last week’s council meeting, Alpine Shire Council’s director of assets Alan Rees said the road closure is only temporary and the road remains accessible in an emergency.

He also said the road’s hurricane fencing can be easily removed in case of emergency.

“Even while temporarily closed, in an emergency it is trafficable and once the works are complete those closures will be removed and the access reinstated,” he said.

However, days later this paper was contacted by a member of the public stating earthworks along the road had rendered it undriveable.

Other concerns have also been voiced on a local Facebook page.

The Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer inspected the site on Sunday, finding the fenced-off section of the road had been made extremely hilly and is not accessible by car.

Earthworks have connected a nearby track to both sides of the fenced-off section of White Star Road, meaning the route between Bright and Wandiligong may still be accessible in an emergency, though this route is currently blocked by orange barricades and fencing.

On Monday an Alpine Shire Council spokesperson said White Star Track has been temporarily closed to enable works to be completed safely.

“Once works are complete, access will be reinstated,” they said.

“While works are underway, White Star Track remains accessible to vehicles in emergencies.”

The road was closed in January due to construction works for a new shuttle road and connecting mountain bike trails, with works expected to be completed in March.

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Council push to advance Porepunkah clubroom solution

By BRODIE EVERIST

ELECTRICITY IRE: Dederang General Store co-owner Ross Packham is calling out AusNet for alleged unreliable scheduling of power outages, causing potential losses at his business.

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Power outage outrage at Dederang store

ACCORDING to Dederang General Store co-owner Ross Packham, a power outage was scheduled for 12-12:30pm on January 18, but instead it cut out at 1:03pm for around 30 seconds.

Such inconvenience might not be much for a residential home, but for Mr Packham unexpected outages can mean potential losses.

“If someone was using the fuel pump at that precise second they turned it off, the pumps would turn off and we would lose the sale, I wouldn’t know how much they’ve got in their vehicle,” he said.

Mr Packham is calling out electricity company AusNet for this unreliable scheduling of power outages, saying instances like these have been occurring for months, where he closes his business for planned outages, only to find they get cancelled or outages occur outside planned times.

According to Mr Packham,

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instances include cancelled outages on October 25 and November 16 last year; on January 12 power went out almost 30 mins longer than scheduled, and on January 18 power was lost for three minutes 60 seconds after the power outage was scheduled to end.

He and co-owner Craig Cadman understand maintenance works are necessary but are frustrated at the unreliability.

“It’s when they say they’re going to do it and it doesn’t occur, or the times are all out, that’s what throws our business schedule because we have to shut just before they schedule to turn it off because we have big equipment.

“Up until probably 12 months or 18 months ago their timing was impeccable.

“Now you have no confidence

in what time they say and even if it’s going to occur.”

Mr Packham said not only can he lose transactions at the petrol pump or eftpos machine; he is also concerned when power returns the resultant power surge could damage his equipment.

He also said at times he has called customer service only to find they aren’t aware of the schedule.

“I’ve rung and said the power was due to go off at 9 to 9:15 - it’s now 9:20 and it’s not even gone off,” he said.

“And they go ‘oh no it’s off until three o’clock’.”

According to Mr Packham, on January 12 a power outage was scheduled for 2:30-3pm, but by 2:45pm the power hadn’t turned off, so he called AusNet only to be told there wouldn’t be a power outage.

Then at 2:53pm the power was cut for two minutes.

“They’re unreliable and untrustworthy,” he said.

An AusNet spokesperson said their analysis shows the general store has been impacted by outages in the past year for planned works, along with some unplanned outages due to faults.

“Planned outages are necessary to ensure the network operates safely and efficiently, and were scheduled following routine asset inspections, so we could undertake maintenance and asset replacements, including pole and low voltage fuse replacements,” they said.

“All impacted customers received notifications prior to the maintenance work being undertaken.

“With planned interruptions our aim is always to start on time, finish as early as possible, and minimise cancellations.

“However, our work is weather dependent, and at times this means we cannot perform the planned work if there is inclement weather, or if we are responding to other weatherrelated outages.”

THE Alpine Shire Council will advocate to the State Government for an expedited resolution of land manager consent issues facing proposed clubrooms at the Porepunkah Recreation Reserve.

At their meeting last week, councillors unanimously voted to send a letter to government ministers advocating for the expedited resolution of issues facing public land manager consent for the project spearheaded by members of the Porepunkah Panthers.

The first part of the motion put before council by Cr Simon Kelley requested “that council notes the tenure and land boundary challenges facing the proposed Porepunkah Panthers baseball clubrooms and development”.

The second part of the motion requested council writes to the Minister for Sport and Minister for Environment Steve Dimopolous and Minister for Planning Sonja Kilkenny “outlining the club’s proposal and advocating for an expedited resolution of the issues preventing public land manager consent”.

Cr Kelley said council has a limited role in resolving the project’s consent issues.

“My motion is really to note that those challenges exist and put forward a piece of advocacy in having a letter from council sent to the relevant state minters to flag the project to move it forward,” he said.

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THE Myrtleford Bowls Club’s blister pack recycling scheme has seen the collection of over 30,000 packs since it began in October, according to bowls club president Lance Symons, with the club looking to expand the scheme following further community donations.

Mr Symons said they have received $600 from the Myrtleford Lions Club and $2000 from Katarina and Lorraine Hughes through the disbursement of funds from the now-closed Porepunkah Op Shop.

This has allowed them to purchase a further 13 blister pack collection boxes and they have been approached by outlets across the shire to host them.

Mr Symons said they have submitted a community budget submission to the Alpine Shire Council for their 2024/25 budget so they can continue to facilitate the placement, moni-

toring, replacement and postage of the collection boxes for the expanded scheme.

“We are so grateful the Bendigo Bank, the Myrtleford Lions Club, and the Porepunkah Op Shop saw the merit in this program, but now we need the ongoing financial support from the Alpine Shire Council or it will need a private company in the shire to put up the money as a long-term sponsor,” he said.

“We are happy to still facilitate and monitor the project or work with the shire for the best possible outcome in the long term.”

A RECYCLING WIN: (From left) Lorraine Hughes from the recently-closed Porepunkah Op Shop, Myrtleford Bowls Club member Jeff Stagg, who spearheaded the blister pack recycling scheme, and Adrian Villella representing the Myrtleford Lions Club in lieu of Tom White.

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MYRTLEFORD Police are warning the public to steer clear of an alleged scam asphalt company believed to be operating in the region.

According to Leading Senior Constable Brendan Achammer, the company claim to be working in the local area and have

leftover bitumen, but will do highly substandard and overpriced work.

He said a similar group of con artists came through the Alpine Shire about six or seven years ago.

“They come up with a story that they’re in the local area and doing contract work and they’ve got some leftover bitu-

men,” LSC Achammer said.

“The workmanship and the materials they use are substandard and you’re wasting your money.”

He said the alleged scammers were operating at Club Savoy on Friday when confronted by a member of the public who questioned their credentials, believing them to be the same

company that scammed his grandfather some years ago.

According to LSC Achammer, the company promptly left and the member of the public contacted the police.

He recommended anyone who has had works done by the company to contact the police and do not pay any invoices for the work.

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Alpine Shire schools return for another year of learning

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire students gradually made their return to classrooms last week, with fresh faces joining them as many children commenced their first year of schooling.

Myrtleford mum, Juliette Masin, said her five year old son Beau was very excited to become a foundation student at St Mary’s Primary School.

“We’re very excited for him, it’s a new stage in his life and he loves it,” she said.

“We had lots of talks and drove past the school now and again as well as just involving him in uniform buying and picking out a school bag.

“We’re more looking forward to seeing the little person he develops into and watching him become himself and growing those interests.

“He loves hands-on building, construction and that kind of creativity.

“He’s also interested in the whole idea of school from playing with mates to doing schoolwork.

“It’s a very friendly, warm, welcoming school and they seemed to really tune in with the kids.”

St Mary’s Primary School acting principal Trish Merlo said she has also been welcomed to the school with open arms.

“We’ve got lovely parents, students and staff and it’s a great, stimulating learning environment which I hope to get to know very well in the six months I’m here,” she said.

“Our 16 new foundation students

LOOKING OUT FOR THE KIDS: John Deritt was a school crossing supervisor at O’Donnell Avenue on Thursday morning.

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NEW JOURNEY: Parents Sam and Regina Reynolds-Smith and Juliette Masin were taking their children (bottom from left) Sam Reynolds-Smith and Beau Masin to their first day of school at St Mary’s Primary School on Thursday.

have been excited and the rest of our cohort are keen for another year of learning.

“Staff are very well prepared and have been working hard to get rooms sorted and set up.

“We’ve got a number of different projects on our list including a building project that will commence this year.”

Bright P-12 College principal Jean Olley said the school had a very positive start to the year.

“Our 24 prep students are settling in well, getting to know the school routine, their classmates

and their teachers,” she said.

“We hosted a welcome morning tea for prep parents, where they got to know each other and school staff.

“Across the school, we are very proud of the enthusiasm our students are demonstrating for their learning.

“A group of our secondary students spent time in Germany at the end of last year and now it is our turn to host German students from our sister school in Bavaria.

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“We are also eagerly anticipating taking a group of students to the Melbourne Writers Festival later this term, as well as undertaking several other excursions including taking students to the theatre, on outdoor education adventures and sports, media studies and arts trips.

“We look forward to continuing and building our partnership with students and parents, to ensure the very best outcomes for our young people as they grow and develop socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.”

Park culling closure PARTS of the Alpine National Park will be closed from February 5-9 while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken, according to Parks Victoria.

Swathes of the park will be closed during the operation, including east of Harrietville, Mount Blue Rag and Mount Freezout south of Hotham, and parts of the park east of Mount Beauty and surrounding Falls Creek.

The following tracks and visitor areas on the Bogong High Plains will be closed during the operation:  Moncrieffs Gap Track  East Kiewa Fire Track  Cranky Charlie Track  Roper Spur Track  Big River Fire Track (off BHP Road)  Spring Saddle Track  Arthur Track  Mt Arthur Fire Trail  Red Fox Track  Black Possum Spur Track  Junction Spur Fire Track  Trapyard Gap Track On Mount Feathertop, MUMC Hut, Bon Accord Spur, Northwest Spur and East Ovens Track will be closed.

Dinner Plain and the Dargo High Plains will remain open.

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The cool place to be over summer THE Mount Beauty Pool is the best place to cool off during the summer with lots of extra activities happening.

At the end of January they held a Pool Party run by Leading Senior Constable Peter Johns from the Dederang station with his team of willing and able helpers.

More than 80 children attended along with 50 parents, everyone had a great time.

The huge inflatable was very popular, as was the sausage sizzle.

Funds raised from the event pay for hire of the facility, some great spot prizes, and permits among other expenses, and will help fund future events over the winter, such as the very popular Blue Light Disco.

THE boys from Wadeye, a town five hours drive from Darwin in the Northern Territory, were learning everything about becoming a barista at the Honeybird Coffee outlet last week.

Taking the class was experienced barista, Mitch Adcock, with volunteer Bernadette Flynn-Whitehall.

The 10-week course assisted by the Dumu Cafe in Bright enables the students to learn not only how to become a barista, but cooking as well, and all aspects of butchering in Beechworth.

Participant Benny Mullumbuk said, “it’s my second trip to the course to gain further experience that

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

will help me find employment, most likely at The Hundred Man Camp in Wadeye.

“At the end of each day I like to swim in the river or go hiking.”

Another student of the course, Thaddeus Kurawul (22 years old) has been training with the Bright Football Club during his stay.

Course coordinator, Eve Crawley, said the boys get so much out if the 10-week course, it’s a very rewarding initiative.

GREAT to see so many people at the Mount Beauty market last Saturday, with a good variety of stalls, and the Alpine FM outside broadcast was there sending out some fabulous music to add to the atmosphere.

Speaking of Alpine FM, on the Brunch program this morning my guests will be Adam Furphy, speaking about the Furphy literary awards, and Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth.

MAKING A SPLASH: More than 80 children along with 50 parents attended a pool party at the Mount Beauty pool over summer.

TERRITORIAN TRAINEES: Eve Crawley with the barista trainees from the NT (from left), Peter Dumoo, Dick Parry, Kurt Bunduck, John Lantjin, Thaddeus Kurrawul, Benedict Mullumbimby

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Local doctor awarded OAM for service THE family doctor inspired this Alpine Shire local to follow a career in medicine, and Dr Jeff Robinson is now receiving an Order of Australia Award (OAM) for his service to the industry.

Both Jeff and his wife, Libby, work as doctors at Mount Beauty Medical Centre after moving from Melbourne 26 years ago.

“Libby was born here but I grew up in the western district; we met at Melbourne University before coming back to live and work in the Kiewa Valley,” he said.

“We wanted to work as rural doctors and Mount Beauty Medical Centre and Hospital has always had a great team of doctors, practice staff, nurses and allied health professionals.

“It’s also such a beautiful area and we love the mountains and the valley.”

Dr Robinson said only his grandmother, a nurse, had worked in the medical field.

“No one in my family had ever been a doctor; I was inspired by my family doctor to consider a career in medicine,” he said.

“I studied at Melbourne Uni and did my early training at Royal Melbourne Hospital but I had always intended to work in the country.”

Dr Robinson said working as a rural doctor is both interesting and challenging.

“It requires a very broad skill set because of the enormous breadth of presentations and problems we help people deal with,” he said.

“I enjoy all aspects of medicine and working in an isolated rural town means I can use all of the wide range of skills I have gained over the years.

“I also love the people.

AUSTRALIA DAY

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“Over the years you get to know multiple generations in a single family and people are so appreciate of the care we give.

“The sense of community is very strong here.

“I particularly see that in my role in CFA; it’s inspirational to see people giving their time and risking their lives to protect their community.”

Despite recently being awarded an Order of Australia, Dr Robinson attributed his greatest achievement to his family.

“Family is very important to me; Libby and I have raised three wonderful daughters who are each finding their way in the world,” he said.

“From a work perspective I think it’s just been the privilege of being able to help people over the years and hopefully make a positive difference to their lives.

“Honestly, my first thought when I was notified of the OAM was for all of the people who made it possible; my wife Libby, my family and all of my colleagues.

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Snowmaking infrastructure funded by $3M grant

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE DINNER Plain snowmaking infrastructure is set to receive an upgrade after Alpine Shire council awarded a $854,097 contract at their meeting last week.

The contract was awarded to ABC Civil Group after council received a $3M grant from the State Government regional infrastructure fund, and will see the installation of water and electrical reticulation for the two snow guns and snowmaking factory at the toboggan (Peashooter) run, construction of three concrete service pits for the snow guns, and hardstands for the snowmaking factory and the services shed required to house the electrical components for the snowmaking factory.

The recommendation

before council said council secured the funding for the upgrade and improvement of snowmaking infrastructure, which will provide a reliable snow season from mid-June to late September each year at Dinner Plain, resulting in economic and social benefits for the Dinner Plain community and businesses all year round.

The Dinner Plain Snowmaking Project is fully funded by the Regional Infrastructure Fund, and the cost for the water and electrical supply for snowmaking is an eligible cost to be funded and is within the allocation of the grant of $3 million.

Director of assets, Alan Rees, said works funded by the grant must be allocated

by June 2024.

He said council is currently negotiating that date with the grant funder due to supplier issues to

facilitate the delivery of the project.

According to Mr Rees, the remaining funds within the $3M project will be used for engineering and design, an investment in a larger pump which will cost an estimated $100,000, a water tank, and a third bore to secure water supply.

“There are two existing bores in Dinner Plain that provide town water for the town specifically, and then during the snow season some of that water is diverted when volumes allow, for the two snow guns that are up there,” he said.

Councillor Ron Janas shared his support for the project.

“I understand the snow season will be upon us again very soon, and we hope this facility will be up and running for this season,” he said.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

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Eleisha Fraser How long have you lived in Myrtleford?

I’ve lived in Myrtleford for five years, but I grew up in Whorouly.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a law clerk. I work at Nevin Lenne Gross Solicitors here in town.

How did you get into that?

My mum worked there and got me a job through that. I started as a receptionist there and then worked my way up.

What are your hobbies or interests?

I play a lot of sports. I play tennis, netball, badminton. I’m the president of the badminton association here.

What do you like about the area?

You can go to Wang, Albury, Beechworth – it’s nice and close to lots of different things, really.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Probably up to Mount Buffalo, out to the lake and to the snow.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Maybe some more things for the younger generation to do, there’s not really that much for them. And more of a nightlife; more restaurants in town, rather than just pubs and pizza shops.

Do you have any ambitions for the future?

Stay local. I’m really family-orientated and my family is all around the local area.

How long have you been living in the area?

50+ years, my family moved to the area in 1971.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a builder and designer based in Harrietville. My building company is CasBak Builders, specialising in traditional and contemporary Alpine builds in Harrietville, Bright, Dinner Plain and surrounds.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Mowing grass, fixing everything that is broken (mostly courtesy of my five kids), restoring and maintaining cars and motorcycles, volunteering for the Harrietville CFA and other local projects and committees, delving into local history, collecting firewood and spending time with my family.

What do you like about the area?

The beautiful countryside, good people. It’s a great place to raise a family.

There’s lots of space to explore and plenty to do, but is still peaceful with a small-town community feel.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I’d start with a tour of

HARRIETVILLE Harrietville (including Joop’s Jetty built and named after my dad) and head over the hill to Wandiligong, Mt Buffalo, or up to Dinner Plain. I love Beechworth, the great restaurants in Bright.

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What do you like about the area?

The environment and the community.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

I would like to see the two small pools (children’s) at the local pool become heated. A river walk from Mount Beauty to Tawonga would be really good.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love spending time with my grandchildren, and time in my garden.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Up to the high plains in spring to see the many wild flowers, show them the views from up there, and the walks to Pebble Beach and the gorge walk. I would take them to Bright, and up to Mt Buffalo lookout and the Lady Bath Falls.

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A POLAR TREK: Australian and New Zealand Defence Force members, Petty Officer Vincent Carlsen, ex-sailors Kelly Kavanagh and Durham Forbes, and Sean Taylor skied for 62 days to reach the South Pole on January 17, 2023.

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Tawonga soldier plans next leg of polar trifecta

By CAPTAIN KRYSTEN CLIFTON HAVING just celebrated the one-year anniversary of a 62day expedition to the South Pole, Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Sean Taylor, from Tawonga in the Kiewa Valley, is hungry for the next challenge in the Polar Trifecta.

The trifecta comprises expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole and a traverse of Greenland using skis and kites.

“Now that the year is gone and we’ve reflected back, we were starting to look at each other as to what’s next,” WO2 Taylor said.

“We’re looking to do the traverse of Greenland perhaps in 2025-2026.”

The traverse will take about 25 days, covering about 600km and braving temperatures of up to -30 degrees Celsius.

As expeditioners approach the ice sheet, the largest in the world outside Antarctica, polar bears will be a concern, as well as instability of the ice sheet.

WO2 Taylor’s trip to Antarctica was an opportunity to flex his Army skills and experience in an unforgiving environment, advantages he will take to Greenland.

“I look back at my Army career and Antarctica, and they teach you to be squared away with your morning and evening routines – a soldier’s bread and butter,” he said.

“Poor organisation will have dramatic consequences in Antarctica, or even in other environments.

What you do in the snow to get yourself organised and ready is no different to the jungle, or at sea or in the desert. You look after your equipment, look after yourselves and your mates, and keep your morning and night routine.”

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FLYING THE FLAG: Australian Defence Member Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Sean Taylor arrives at the South Pole, Antarctica, in January 2023.

PHOTO: Kelly Kavanagh ney began five years beforehand when he was one of more than 300 people to put their names down for the expedition. His tenacity and passion resulted in him being one of only four Australian and New Zealand Defence Force members to reach the Pole.

After a trip to Norway, COVID-19 and a host of other factors, the number of people heading to Antarctica was whittled down to six. Luckily, and thanks to some strong teamwork, the same six also made it out of Antarctica, though not all having completed their goal.

“One of the team members was really struggling nutrition wise, as in they couldn’t keep the food down,” he said.

“That makes them weaker and they then get colder. I was on 7000 calories of food a day for what I was burning – a heavy diet of butter, cheese, salami, dehydrated meals and chocolate.

“You never know unless you do a long expedition like that what your body will tolerate.

“About seven days to the halfway point, the rest of the team split up the member’s gear and carried it. You don’t argue about it, that’s what you have to do.”

Luckily, two team members were able to catch a lift back to base at the halfway point, where the team was restocked.

“It’s 24 hours of sunlight. The sun never sets in summer so you’re trying to get used to sleeping when the sun is up,” WO2 Taylor said.

“The coldest weather we had was closer to the pole - about minus 35 with a wind chill factor of just under minus 48. That’s where the teamwork comes in as well, looking at each other on really cold days and making sure there’s no exposed skin, because frost bite will happen very quickly.”

Unfortunately, disaster struck the team again when another member began to show signs of altitude sickness. The South Pole sits at an altitude of 2835m, just 607m below that of Mt Kosciuszko.

“He started going blue in the lips and was struggling to breathe; it was a really big scare,” WO2 Taylor said.

“We had to adjust our timings again for him to get proper sleep, good nutrition and try to work out why his body was reacting to the atmospheric conditions.

“He struggled with that for up to two weeks, then as we got closer to the Pole the mind focused on different things.

“About 30 kilometres from when you get to the South Pole you can start to see the base, almost like a mirage in the desert.

“Once you see that for two days you get pretty excited knowing the next day you’ll reach the South Pole. The struggles disappear, the talk changes.”

The team reached the South Pole on January 18, 2023, an emotional time for them all and the culmination of more than five years of work.

After 62 days, WO2 Taylor was finally able to enjoy a good meal and a beer.

A year later and he’s gone full circle – back to the planning, saving and dreaming of another mission. With such a dangerous, exhausting and protracted journey ahead, one wouldn’t be alone in asking, why?

“We all get comfortable in defence with the job you do, but it’s putting people out of their comfort zone and testing that resilience that will benefit the individual and increase skills on the battlefield,” WO2 Taylor said.

“I think of why you would want to join defence and in most cases that person has to have some sort of understanding of independence, be resilient by nature and enjoy the outdoors.

“Traits of why you would want to be in the army flow through to why you would want to do something like this.”

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NISSAN QASHQAI ST-L

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By CHRIS RILEY, Marque Motoring ONCE known as Dualis, Nissan’s small SUV the Qashqai has grown in size and stature over the years.

Sitting between the Juke and X-Trail in terms of size, the current, third generation Qashqai was launched in 2021.

It’s 60kg lighter than before, stands taller, longer and wider, and has a longer wheelbase -and of course costs more.

That means more room for luggage, and more knee and leg room for rear seat passengers.

What’s not to like?

STYLING The latest, third generation Qashqai comes in four grades: ST, ST+, ST-L and Ti, priced from $33,890 to $47,390.

They are all powered by the same turbocharged petrol engine, but will soon be joined by an e-Power hybrid model, priced from $51,590 -- $4200 more than the Ti. Premium paint adds $700, while five two-tone colour combinations options are also available.

Our test vehicle was the ST-L priced from $42,190.

Standard kit includes 19inch wheels, combination cloth and artificial leather trim, two-zone climate control with rear air vents and an eight-way power-adjust driver’s seat with lumbar control.

The front seats are also heated and so is the steering wheel, but alas there’s cooling for the seats.

That goes for all grades (Hello, Aussies do not need heating).

Other equipment includes push-button start, electronic park brake with auto hold, automatic lights and wipers, auto dimming mirror, auto folding door mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, auto-levelling adaptive LED headlights plus LED tail and daytime running lights.

Qashqai is covered by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty with roadside assistance for the same period.

Service is due every 12 months or 15,000km.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The last time I drove Qashqai it was powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine.

This time around our ST-L tester is powered by a 1.3 litre four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that generates 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque, the latter from 16003750 rpm.

Drive is to the front wheels through a CVT-style automatic.

SAFETY Five-star safety includes seven airbags (front, side and curtain airbags, plus a centre airbag in the front) and a surround view monitor with moving object detection for parking.

Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and Backover) as well as a lane support system with lane

keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are also standard.

DRIVING The transmission incorporates auto engine stop-start, with Standard, Sport and Eco drive modes plus steering wheel-mounted gear change paddles for accessing the seven steps or simulated gears.

A stiffer chassis and more sophisticated multi-link rear suspension promises better ride and handling.

Bonnet, doors and front guards are made of aluminium to save weight, while the tailgate is made from composites and saves 2.3kg.

With a 55-litre tank, fuel consumption is a claimed 6.1L/100km and premium 95 unleaded is recommended.

The cabin feels more upmarket, is reasonably spacious and unexpectedly comfortable, and caters to our preference for cloth rather than sticky leather under our backside.

There’s 15mm more headroom, 28mm more knee room in the rear than before which helps to elevate the experience, with USB A + C charge ports provided for front and rear passengers.

The rear doors open almost 90 degrees, making it easier for parents to get kids in and out of car seats.

Bottle holders in the front doors are large enough to accommodate larger drink bottles.

The rear tailgate has grown a pointy ridge which in part explains the larger luggage capacity; 429 litres in this grade.

ST-L misses out on a fullblown digital instrument cluster, but the analogue dials are large and easy to read, with a small digital info panel between them for detail.

The touchscreen is easy to operate and you don’t need to go digging for the aircon controls, with real knobs at your fingertips.

The overall effect is snug and avoids the lit-up look of a Christmas tree that some cars have and will appeal to easily intimidated mature buyers.

Performance is perky, even a little livelier than we remember thanks to a bit more torque, but there’s an initial pause as the turbo spools up.

It’s a little disconcerting, especially when you’re trying to punch through a hole in the traffic, but apart from that Qashqai gets along pretty well and doesn’t use very much fuel.

In manual mode, in sixth or seventh gear, you can hit the accelerator and absolutely nothing happens.

It just sits there.

The low profile transmission lever is a snack to use as are the gear shift paddles.

For a CVT it’s surprisingly quiet and refined, avoiding the zoominess that plagued Nissan’s earlier efforts.

Some people could find the ride a bit firm, but it depends largely on the roads you travel.

Handling within the constraints of its target market is safe and predictable.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE: ST 1.3L CVT, $33,890 ST+ 1.3L CVT, $37,890 ST+ 2-TONE 1.3L CVT, $38,390 ST-L 1.3L, $42,190 ST-L 2-TONE 1.3L, $42,690 TI 1.3L, $47,390 TI 2-TONE 1.3L, $47,890 TI E-POWER, $51,590 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mazda dealer for drive-away prices.

We were getting 7.2L/100km after close to 400km of mixed driving.

SUMMING UP Qashqai is a solid offering that doesn’t want for much, especially in ST-L form.

Any shortcomings such as the turbo lag are not deal breakers, but can be irritating at times.

There will be many buyers looking to this car as a cheaper option than the XTrail which continues to grow in size and price.

RATINGS: Looks: 7.5 Performance: 6 Safety: 8 Thirst: 7 Practicality: 7.5

Comfort: 7 Tech: 7.5 Value: 7.5 Overall: 7.3 your local Nissan dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Nissan Qashqai ST-L 1.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol, CVT automatic, FWD SUV) ENGINE: Capacity: 1.3 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 110 kW @ 5500 rpm Maximum Torque: 250 Nm @ 1600-3750 rpm Fuel Type: Petrol 95 RON Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 6.1 L/100km

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North East ride to combat isolation in community

By RYAN MALCOLM BREAKING down the key contributing factors to isolation will be a key focus for this year’s Black Dog Ride, which will see scores of motorcyclists set off for a oneday tour from Apex Park next month.

The popular event will return on March 17, inviting motorcyclists of all skill levels to make connections and have open conversations with other community members while enjoying a gentle ride to Myrtleford,

before circling back through Beechworth for lunch upon their return to Wangaratta.

Corowa resident David Harrison will serve as guest speaker at the event, drawing on his experience as the director of Corowabased Amaranth Foundation, which supports a host of social impact programs designed to support men in being open about their wellbeing.

He said a number of factors specific to rural communities, such as a prostate cancer incidence rate he

said was almost double that of metropolitan populations, could lead to isolation and adversely impact suicide rates locally.

“Once you’re diagnosed with prostate cancer, your risk of committing suicide is raised over 70 per cent straight away, and it’s one of the factors that really isolates men, whether your treatment is surgery or hormones or radiation, there are a lot of side effects that men don’t like to talk about,” he said.

“Incontinence, erec-

tile dysfunction – all those things really knock the confidence of men and cause them to be isolated, and they can be at home with the family but can still feel isolated.

“I know men (in Corowa) who don’t play golf anymore because they might have a continence issue on the golf course, and those things really play on the mental health of men in the community.”

Mr Harrison said while awareness around regularly checking in with friends and having tough discussions

about their mental health had improved in recent times, those who chose to isolate themselves from the community were “falling through the net” of support in North East towns.

He said the Black Dog Ride was a fantastic outlet for motorcyclists to come together and break down barriers.

“It’s easy to ask your mate if he’s okay, but it’s really hard to ask someone who’s isolated themselves if he’s okay – that really takes some ticker,” he said.

“Not all people who ride

motorbikes are loners, but a lot of people who are isolated ride motorbikes, because it’s an individual thing to do.

“The day just has a really great feel about it from start to finish – there’s no testosterone or agro – there’s a lot of people wearing black, got beards and ink on big black bikes, but they’re there for a really good reason and a really good cause.”

For more information on the Black Dog Ride, or to register, visit https://events. humanitix.com/wangarattablack-dog-ride-1-dayer-2024.

Green light for duck hunting season RECREATIONAL duck and quail hunting will continue in Victoria with the State Government announcing its response to a parliamentary inquiry on Monday.

The government will accept seven of the Select Committee’s eight recommendations in full or in principle.

While the committee did not reach consensus in its report, the views of more than 10,000 Victorians and organisations were heard in the biggest response to a parliamentary inquiry ever in Victoria.

Minister for Outdoor Recreation, Steve Dimopoulos, said duck hunting is a legitimate activity and it supports regional communities and economies.

“Our position has not changed and we’re supporting recreational duck and quail hunting to continue in a safe, sustainable and responsible way with minimal harm to our environment,”

he said.

“We thank everyone who contributed to the Inquiry – the process was about listening to different perspectives, and that’s exactly what we’ve done.”

The 2024 duck season will commence on Wednesday, April 10 and end on Wednesday, June 5, inclusive.

Hunting start times will be delayed to 8am for the entire season.

With a daily bag limit of six ducks per day, the Bluewinged Shoveler and Hardhead cannot be hunted for the 2024 season due to their threatened status.

Determinations will be made as part of normal seasonal arrangements about sites where duck hunting will be prohibited.

Changes from 2025 will include: • improving hunters’ knowledge and skill by making education and training for hunters mandatory;

• stricter compliance levels, including further penalties for hunters breaking the rules; • banning the use of lead shot for quail hunting; • implementing the Waterfowl Wounding Reduction Action Plan, to reduce the risk of wounding; and • greater recognition of Traditional Owners’ knowledge of hunting and land management.

However, Animal Justice MP for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell was angered by the decision.

“I want to make it clear that as a result of this decision, I cannot and will not work with the government collaboratively, the way that I have in the past,” Ms Purcell said.

“They’ve treated me with disdain, they’ve treated the community with disdain and most importantly, they’ve treated our native waterbirds with disdain.

“The government has ignored decades long evidence of native species decline in favour of something they described today as a ‘hobby’.

“There is absolutely no way to regulate or monitor duck shooting across thousands of wetlands in Victoria - and this government knows that.

“It’s exactly what the report they are choosing to ignore stated. They should be deeply ashamed.”

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy and Northern Victoria One Nation MP Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell have thrown their support behind the State Government’s decision to continue duck and quail hunting.

Mr McCurdy said that Labor, the Greens and the Animal Justice Party members involved in the Inquiry based their judgements on ideology alone, ignoring science.

Team Code Blue running again

By CHLOE JAENICKE TEAM Code Blue, which is comprised of local police members, will be running again in the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run on March 17.

Team captain, Chloe Morris, said this is the team’s second time participating after having a great experience last year.

“The course is very accommodating for all levels of fitness, everyone in our team completed their runs of 5km to 10km and hopefully we will have one of the guys participating in the half marathon this year,” she said.

“We had a fantastic time last year, it’s an excellent, well run event that we love to be a part of.”

All team members from

last year are competing again.

“We love doing it because as police members it’s great to be part of and integrate with the community to show that we’re normal fun people too,” Ms Morris said.

She said they are currently welcoming any new runners to join their team this year.

“We’ve got about six members nominated at the moment, but any members of the community are welcome to join and be part of our team,” she said.

EARLY BIRD EXTENSION Early bird pricing has been extended until Wednesday, February 7.

To register for the event as an individual or as a team, visit https://www.wangarattamarathon.com.au.

HUNTING SUPPORTERS: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy (pictured) backs the State Government’s call to continue duck and quail hunting in Victoria.

“Put simply, it was a biased and stacked inquiry which had no intention of listening to the commonsense position of the Nationals that recommended the continuation of duck hunting in a sustainable and safe manner,” he said.

“This is a legitimate activity that thousands of Victorians enjoy each and every year.

“Sustainable limits, increased training, and other reforms are important to ensure that we can continue to enjoy this fine tradition.”

Motorcyclists on notice ahead of police focus on behaviour

By RYAN MALCOLM

CODE BLUE: Senior Constable Aysha Briggs, Senior Constable Maddie Rachford, Senior Constable Chloe Morris, Constable Kelvin McInnes and Senior Constable Ramadan Hamidon are ready to participate in the fun run.

Ms Tyrrell was also in favour of the decision and highlighted the economic benefits to local economies from hunters visiting regional hunting areas, including Northern Victoria.

“Many hunters also play an important role in the conservation and sustainability of our wetlands,” she said.

“While I suspect Labor’s decision not to ban hunting is to pacify their friends in the trade union movement, I welcome the announcement nonetheless.”

NORTH East police have promised to crackdown on unsafe motorcycle behaviour over the coming months, with an expected uptick in two-wheel visitation in the wake of the busy January holiday period.

Road deaths across the state reached their highest in 15 years last year, with motorcyclists accounting for 53 of Victoria’s 299 lives lost.

The rural city’s only fatal motorcycle crash in 2023 occurred in March, when a male rider crashed into a tree on Old Coach Road near Byawatha, while the North East’s only other fatal motorcycle crash involved a man in his 70s killed near Euroa on Christmas Eve. On average, 43 motorcyclists have been killed on Victorian roads each year since 2018, and Wangaratta Highway Patrol acting Senior Sergeant Bill Dockrey said

his officers were keen to cut down on all road trauma in high traffic areas of the North East.

He said roads such as the Hume Freeway, the Murray Valley Highway and the Goulburn Valley Highway would be of key concern over the next two to three months.

“One of our priority targets is going to be motorcycles – the people who are coming up and using their motorcycles for weekend activities,” acting Snr Sgt Dockrey said.

“They’re not familiar, regular riders and they’re riding in unfamiliar territory and some of it is quite challenging.

“A lot of our road deaths have been associated with motorcycles, so we’ll be focused particularly in those high-use areas, and also in those high speed rural roads.

“This is the time of year where our road trauma has been occurring in those transit areas.”

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BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Clancy Ellett not out.......................................................1* Kayde Surrey b: Kent Braden ..........................................1 Campbell Fendyk not out............................................. 0* Extras ................................................................................0 Total ..............................................................................1 / 2 Overs ..............................................................................1.5 Bowling: Tyler Nanson 1/0/2/0, Kent Braden 0.5/0/0/1.

DELATITE VS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DELATITE 1ST INNINGS Gregor Fraser c: T Begnone b: P Chohan .....................31 Mitchell Copey c: Gary Priest b: Conor Brodie...............4 Nick Scales c: Susanka Gamage b: Ross Cavill ............30 Trent Berry c: Mitchell Wheelens b: Conor Brodie ......12 Lachlan Scales c: James Carboon b: Ross Cavill...........1 Nicholas Bogar b: Mitchell Wheelens ...........................12 Ben Martin lbw: Priyank Chohan ..................................31 Conor Reeves c: James Carboon b: Priyank Chohan ...2 Lincoln Toy (c) run out: Tyler Begnone ........................29 Mitchell Purcell c: ? b: Conor Brodie .............................19 Peter Scales not out .......................................................3* Extras ...............................................................................15 Total .......................................................................10 / 189 Overs ............................................................................74.4 Bowling: Conor Brodie 20/4/49/3, Tyler Begnone 7/1/27/0, Ross Cavill 14/5/16/2, Priyank Chohan 25.4/2/61/3, Mitchell Wheelens 8/1/33/1.

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OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS Seamus Phillips c: Ryan Malcolm b: Matt Gathercole...5 Dylan Bursill (c) c: Frazer Dent b: Matt Gathercole ......10 Kane Fitzpatrick lbw: Chris Clement ..............................2 Cooper Thomason c: ? b: Fraser Ellis..............................3 Nicholas Bleeser c: ? b: Zac Guilfoyle .............................6 Nicholas Impink lbw: Zac Guilfoyle ................................4 Conner Forde c: ? b: Frazer Dent .....................................4 Gurjot Gosal c: ? b: Zac Guilfoyle.....................................7 Samuel Piazza not out .................................................24* Glenn White b: Frazer Dent............................................18 James Neary lbw: Frazer Dent ........................................1 Extras .................................................................................6 Total ......................................................................... 10 / 89 Overs................................................................................48 Bowling: Chris Clement 10/6/10/1, Matt Gathercole 10/3/20/2, Fraser Ellis 10/3/15/1, Zac Guilfoyle 6/1/12/3, Frazer Dent 7/0/18/3, Charlie Stafford 5/2/10/0.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Josh Ansell b: Angus Heslin.............................................3 Bailey Dale c: Reid Clarke b: Angus McMillan ..............23 Josh O’Donohue c: Reid Clarke b: Brock McCabe.......10 Paddy McNamara (c) run out: R Clarke, B McDonald .35 Jacob Beattie c: Reid Clarke b: Brock McCabe ..............7 Jeremy Wilson b: Brock McCabe ..................................14 Lucky Shantha run out: Reid Clarke ...............................1 Matt Whitten c: Angus McMillan b: Matt McCabe ........22 Jacob Schonafinger c: Reid Clarke b: Matt McCabe......9 Blake Nixon c: Matt Knight b: Matt McCabe ...................7 Matthew Winter not out.................................................0* Extras ................................................................................0 Total ......................................................................10 / 108 Overs ............................................................................63.2 Bowling: Angus McMillan (c) 15/5/21/1, Angus Heslin 10/3/15/1, Matt McCabe 17.2/5/29/3, Brock McCabe 17/3/33/3, Matt Knight 4/0/10/0.

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WDCA juniors win at Country Week

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

THERE are three new championship teams in the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association.

The WDCA’s under 12 Blue, under 15 and under 16 squads triumphed in their North East Country Region 6 Junior Country Week finals last weekend in dramatic fashion.

WDCA junior representative cricket liaison Wayne Cooper said three trophies from three grand finals was a terrific way for the association to close out the junior representative season.

“We ended up with three wins out of three grand finals, or three wins from five (grades), so it was really good, it was a very successful carnival,” he said.

“In under 12s, the highlight was Byron Dodd making three 50s in a row (166 runs @ 166 for the tournament).

“In under 15s Van Kreeck took a lot of wickets on one day in two T20s, including two wickets at the end of one game and a wicket in the first ball of the next game.

“That posed a question as to whether it was a hat-trick or not, but it’s actually not – I think we’ll count it anyway.

“Five of our players got into the Team of the Week: Mitch McMasters (also wicket-keeper of the tournament), Van Kreeck, Byron Dodd (also batter of the tournament), Jonty Priest (also player of the tournament), and Lenny Sims.”

Taking on Cricket Albury Wodonga at Baranduda, the under 12 Blue squad won the toss and elected to bat, posting 6/245 from their 40 overs.

Opener Ryder Leith (51 from 52 balls) and number three Byron Dodd (52 from 58 balls) combined for a 135 run partnership before both retired.

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UNDER 12 BLUE

UNDER 15s Mitch McMasters (17) and George Pfahlert (26) helped the Blues post a formidable total to defend.

With ball in hand, WDCA were simply too good, with Benji Wollington (2/40) getting the breakthrough before Finn Mitchell (3/22) ripped the heart out of the middle order.

Mitch McMasters was dynamic behind the stumps, finishing with a catch and two clever stumpings to limit CAW to 8/186, the match won by 56 runs.

The under 15s had a closer match

UNDER 16s in their final against CAW Country, defending 3/193 to take the win by 20 runs.

The WDCA top order fired, with opener Mitchell Feldtmann recording a half century with great knocks coming from Reid McNamara (46) and Van Kreeck (34*).

Kreeck backed up his batting performance with the ball, picking up the early wicket of Harry Greenhill for eight, before coming back on later to rip through the middle order, finishing with 3/26.

Connor Ormond was on fire at the other end, finishing with 3/15, with CAW Country limping to 7/173 from their 40 overs.

The under 16s defied the odds after posting a somewhat under par 10/165 from 34 overs, with Jed Marek’s 57 and Henry Scalzo’s 38 the only innings of real note.

CAW Country’s Jonathan Whiting (60) and Noah Andrews (56) almost got their side home, before a collapse saw the batting side capitulate, finishing seven runs shy.

Spring barefoot bowls comp contested THE John Sloan Memorial Shield was recently presented to the winners of the Bendigo Bank spring barefoot bowls competition at the Myrtleford Bowls Club.

The winning team of a very close competition were ‘Smokers’, consisting of Alan Heberle, Barry Fullwood and Peter James.

After six rounds of competition there were five teams all on five wins.

On percentage, Smokers’ 69 secured the title over Grey Fergies’ 58 with a win in the last game by +10.

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WINNERS: (from left) Alan Heberle, Peter James and Barry Fullwood took out the John Sloan Memorial Shield.

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Season over for Bright A3 bowlers BRIGHT’S A3 travelled to Moira (Benalla) and were warmly welcomed by the members.

This was without doubt the hottest day for the season.

Before the game Moira was second placed on the ladder - Bright were hoping for a closer result as in November when the game against Moira was played at Bright and the result was a loss for Bright by one shot.

However, this was not to be and Moira won three out of four rinks.

Despite the scores, onlookers witnessed very competitive bowling over the day, with the final scores Bright 58/2 points defeated by Moira 90/16 points.

This was the last game of the season for Bright A3s, as their final round is a bye.

Bright finished fifth on the ladder, an incredible effort considering there were two games that were lost by just one shot and this could have made all the difference to the ladder at the end of the season.

Cheryl Raduczic’s team of lead Gary Woods, second Gilbert Griffith, and third Peter Raduczic had a narrow win 16/14, and more importantly two points for Bright.

Ernie Vanderwert’s team with lead Libby Barker, second Julie Ellis, and third Bill Hayes lost 14/22, Martin Kupferle’s team of lead Jerry Wilson, second Trevor Poyner, and third Jill Woods lost 16/22, and Patrick O’Shea team with lead Elaine O’Shea, second Bev Griffith, and third Steve Jenvey went down 14/32.

The B3 team travelled to Rutherglen, but due to the unavailability of players Bright were two short.

Final scores were Bright 22 defeated by Rutherglen 115/14 points.

Ken Lewis’s team of lead Kelvin ‘Jock’ Arthur, second Jim Davis, and third Bruce Neilson lost 9/41, Otto Kupferle’s team with lead William Connolly, second no player, and third Wayne Curtis lost 8/43, and Greg Pepyat’s team with lead Maureen Magill, second no player, and third Linda Hayes went down 5/31.

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It’s all happening at Myrtleford Golf Club ANOTHER busy week of golf on a picturesque course is in the books.

Thursday, February 1 Drummond Golf Monthly Medal Stroke AWCR 74 A grade winner and medal winner: Faye McLees (28) 95/67. A grade runner up: Kerry Newton (23) 94/71 c/b.

Ball winners: Carolyn Prowse 102/71, Sandra Piazza 89/72, Jan Harper 109/72.

Foodworks NTPs - 2nd 4th shot: Sandra Piazza, 14th: Marg Curtis, 16th: Kerry Newton.

9 hole winner: Penny Dawkins 19pts.

Putting: Kerry Newton 27 putts c/b.

Wednesday, January 31 Dales Butchery Stableford AMCR 71 A grade winner: Geoff Veldman (20) 43 pts. A grade runner up: Barrie Bynon (23) 41 pts.

Ball winners: J Martin 38, J Costello 37, P Veldman 37.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Andrew Loftus, 4th 2nd shot: Matthew Versteegen, 8th: Alan Rockliff, 14th: Matthew Versteegen.

Tuesday, January 30 Dale’s Butchery Stableford AMCR 71 AWCR 74 A grade winner: Faye McLees (29) 39 pts.

A grade runner up: Lizzie Orton (18) 37pts.

Ball winners: Andrew Roseby 37pts, Barb Welch 36pts, Sandra Piazza 35 pts, Marg Fitridge 17pts.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Lizzie Orton, 2nd on 4th: Lizzie Orton, 8th: Sandra Piazza, 14th Robyn Ternes.

9 hole winner: Robyn Ternes (27) 21pts. 9 hole runner up: Kaye McGuffie (54) 18pts.

WELL PLAYED: Brad Carrol and Kerry Newton performed well in the club’s Australia Day event.

Summer Cup continues at Bright Golf Club THE ladies at the Bright Golf Club have pressed on with the Summer Cup over the last fortnight, with terrific results recorded.

Veterans, Monday, January 22, Stableford A grade winner: Mathew Ellis (14) 43 points. B grade winner: Denis Hayes (26) 38 points.

NTPs - 3rd: Graham Badrock, 6th: Mick Dunne, 11th: Glen O’Connell, 16th: Neil Gill.

Ladies, Wednesday, January 24, Summer Cup Stableford Winner: Julie Englert (35) 40 points.

NTPs - 3rd: Allison Gilbert, 11th: Carol Burgess, 16th: Di Anders.

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Men, Saturday, January 27, Stableford A grade winner: Phil BardsleySmith (14) 37 points. B grade winner: Steven Thomson (17) 36 points.

C grade winner: Robert Hollands (30) 35 points.

NTPs - 3rd: Phillip O’Neil, 6th: Frank Noble, 11th: Phillip O’Neil, 16th: Jason Dodd.

Ladies, Saturday 27, Stableford Winner: Carol Bailey (20) 39 points.

NTPs - 3rd: Bernie Wickes, 6th: Bernie Wickes, 11th: Bernie Wickes, 16th: Bernie Wickes.

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Veterans, Monday, January 29, Stableford Winner: Joel Mathews (18) 38 points.

NTPs - 3rd: Kevin Reed, 11th: Ray Ousley.

Ladies, Wednesday, January 31, Summer Cup Stableford A grade winner: Robyn Poyner (24) 36 points. B grade winner: Elisabeth Barker (27) 38 points.

NTPs - 3rd: Bernie Wicks, 6th: Carol Burgess, 11th: Robyn McGrath, 16th: Allison Gilbert.

Men, Thursday, February 1, Stableford Overall winners: Steven Thomson (17) 39 points, John O’Shea (17) 37 points, Neville Blewitt (21)

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NTPs - 3rd: Steve O’Reilly, 6th: Cameron Wicks, 11th: Brian Thomas, 16th: Bill Kelty.

Men, Saturday, February 3, Stroke Overall Winners: Jason Filippi (13) 66 net, Nicholas Moschis (26) 68 net c/b, Chris Oswin (9) 68 net, Jason Dodd (4) 69 net c/b, Paul Duff (21) 69 net.

NTPs - 6th: Gavan Hunt, 11th: Chris Oswin, 16th: Craig Keem.

Ladies, Saturday, February 3, Stroke Winner: Di Anders (27) 68 net.

NTPs - 3rd: Heather Thompson, 6th: Jen Youni, 11th: Di Anders, 16th: Heather Thompson.

By NATHAN DE VRIES KIEWA proved too strong for Mount Beauty to handle, having chased down the Power’s 5/187 total in the 35th over.

After choosing to bat first, Mount Beauty lost wickets early and were looking in trouble at 5/63, before Will Betheras and Gregor McLennan combined for an inningssalvaging partnership.

Brought together at the end of the 23rd over, the pair compiled 124 runs with Betheras finishing just short of a half century on 45 not out, while McLennan belted 88 from 59 deliveries.

For their part, Kiewa seemed determined to knock off the runs as quickly as possible, leaping on any errant delivery from the Power’s pace attack.

Graham Beer was outstanding with the ball, taking 3/16 from eight overs of pure speed, but had no bowler at the other end to help build pressure, with Kiewa finding the boundary far too often.

Mount Beauty skipper Daniel Saville said there was a lack of contribution from the team with bat and ball.

“We needed a big score first up, but losing early wickets put us back a step or two, although we did recover thanks to Will (Betheras) sticking it out for most of the innings,” he said.

“Greg, our normal number seven, he actually hurt his back in the morning and I’m glad he batted at all, but you wouldn’t know he was injured.

“He probably played his best innings for the season, he gave us a good look at a competitive total of 187.

“It was a bit of a recovery mission, we just lost too many wickets too quickly, there weren’t enough contributors.

“We just gave too many boundary balls early on, they were always ahead of the rate.

“We just couldn’t get the job done - there were a couple of half chances or missed chances along the way that could’ve made things interesting, but full credit to Kiewa, they were the better team on the day.”

The Power will take the bye this weekend, and currently sit fourth with three rounds remaining.

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Tigers flattened by Magpies’ seamers

By NATHAN DE VRIES A STARK contrast to their one-day triumph on the weekend, Ovens Valley United’s A grade side is in a mountain of trouble in their two-day fixture against Wangaratta Magpies.

The Tigers were knocked over for 89 from 48 overs on Saturday, with the Magpies sitting at 2/64 at stumps.

Sent into bat, OVU’s top order was no match for Wangaratta’s experienced attack, with the Tigers’ top eight bats failing to make more than 10 each.

The situation would’ve been worse were it not for a tail or-

der resurgence, with Samuel Piazza (24*) and Glenn White (18) shining at nine and 10.

In the end, OVU had set a total of 90 for Wangaratta to chase and promptly went about defending it, with Conner Forde and Gurjot Gosal snagging early wickets from the first 24 overs of the Magpies’ batting innings.

Skipper Dylan Bursill said it was a thoroughly underwhelming performance with the bat which has serious ramifications for the Tigers’ finals aspirations.

“It does put a bit of a dent in our finals hopes for the end of the season, it’s not

looking good,” he said.

“We knew we’d nearly have to win all three, we knew we had a tough run home, so not being in the greatest position for this weekend is not ideal.

“We had a bad day, we know we’ve struggled a bit with the bat for most of the season, and by no means were we taking Magpies easy.

“They’ve got some great bowlers, a couple of the best bowlers in the league in Fraser Ellis and even Matt Gathercole, he’s a wily old bowler.

“We knew it wasn’t going to be easy – they were on, we were a little bit off, and you can’t be off your game any

week in this competition.”

The Tigers will need to take eight wickets this weekend with 25 runs left to defend, a nigh impossible situation.

“It would be an absolute miracle if we were to win, we’ve just got to keep getting wickets and restrict them,” Bursill said.

“We’ll just get wickets and possibly have another hit, try and rectify a bit of our batting, switch up the order a bit if we can bowl them out.

“Otherwise, it’s going to be a long day.”

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EDGED: Conner Forde gets squared up by a shorter delivery.

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WORKED AWAY: Cooper Thomason flicks the ball through the leg side.

RIGHT ARM OVER: Sam Piazza storms in.

“We were absolutely outstanding in the field, I think we only dropped one catch and there was hardly even a misfield, so the pressure was on them.

“Conner (Forde) usually takes a while to get an over on a Saturday, we usually use him through the middle period.

“He’s a big, tall fella and he stands up really tall with his bowling so he gets a lot of seam movement, so why not throw him the new ball?

“He bowled outstandingly, he got a couple of huge wickets in their top order.”

Bursill said the chase was always going to be difficult, but his batters performed their role.

“We knew 99 was not going to be easy, we were going to have to really have a lot of things go our way to get that, because we know that Rovers are classy with the bowling,” he said.

“We did lose three or four wickets pretty early, but then Cooper Thomason and Nick Bleeser came in and really steadied the ship with a 24-run partnership to get us to 5/50.

“We had plenty of batting to come and we were backing ourselves in.

“Nick (Bleeser) was a bit unlucky with his LBW, but he batted really well with Cooper, peeled off 16 runs.

“Cooper batted superbly, didn’t give a chance until later in his innings, and when he and Conner got together they were rock solid, hitting two an over and that’s all we needed to do.”

While the A grade triumphed on the road, the A reserve side came agonisingly short of success at home.

The Tigers were bowled out for 97 by the Wangaratta Magpies, and had the ‘Pies 9/93 but were unable to get the last wicket.

Skipper Robert Barry shone with the bat in a lean scorecard, making 14 from 26, while Wangaratta’s wayward bowlers contributed 26 in extras.

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One-day masters Ovens Valleyy United claim maiden one-dayy A grade g title,, A reserve downed byy a wicket

OVENS Valley United are A grade one-day premiers for the first time in the club’s history.

The maiden title came from Sunday’s clash with Rovers United Bruck, with the Tigers chasing down the Hawks’ 98 run total with three wickets in hand and more than six overs still to come.

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It’s often said the smallest totals are the toughest to chase, and the Tigers certainly found that true, finding themselves at 4/30 after nine overs.

Nick Bleeser (16 from 31 balls), Cooper Thomason (37 from 89) and Conner Forde (14 from 44) helped steady the innings and rotate the strike, as the runs required gradually dropped off.

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Thomason started to slash into the gaps, with chances flying just wide of fielders, until he was finally caught with three runs to win, with Sam Piazza securing the victory off his second ball.

Ovens Valley United skipper Dylan Bursill said it was one of the greatest wins in the club’s history.

“For the club and

volunteers and everyone who’s been on the committee in our short history of our club, it’s huge,” he said.

“This is what we play for, this is what our committee and our volunteers do all the work for, to get trophies in the cabinet, and it’s just great for the players as well.

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