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Hans is the man Hawthorn Village resident always ready to help p out

There’s a wide range of capabilities among the residents, so I try to put in something that’s suitable for pretty much everybody.

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FOR a shop that’s only open one hour a week, or by appointment, it does a reasonable trade, but shop minder Hans Proebsting probably hasn’t got time to open up more.

The 72-year-old has proved himself to be an indispensable piece of Hawthorn Village life, producing their monthly newsletter, working at the shop, organising activities and making the weekly fish and chip delivery.

The shop is a small room in the eastern side of the building and sells toiletries, craft made by village residents, as well as biscuits, chocolates and soft drinks.

“It just saves people having to pull themselves down the shops to get this stuff themselves,” Mr Proebsting said.

“So long as people watch their diabetic intake it’s usually ok.”

The shop had been run by volunteers, with Mr Proebsting helping out, but he said since the COVID-19 pandemic he had taken it over.

Mr Proebsting also produces Hawthorn Village’s monthly newsletter - the ‘Hawthorn Village Times’, a collection of upcoming event reminders, notes from residents’ meetings, contributions from other residents, interesting facts, COVID updates, and plenty of jokes.

“About a year ago our activities

KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES: Hans Proebsting’s monthly newsletter keeps Hawthorn Village residents entertained and informed. coordinator asked me if I’d like to produce a newsletter for the village,” he said.

“So I said, ‘Okay, I’ll have a go’ and I’ve been producing it ever since.

“There’s a wide range of capabilities among the residents, so I try to put in something that’s suitable for pretty much everybody.

“The feedback has been quite good.”

Hawthorn Village’s activities

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Mr Proebsting was born in Rügen, an island off the north coast of Germany, and his family moved to Australia when he was five years old.

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“My grandfather gained the trust of the Soviet authorities in East Germany - he was an agricultural inspector of some sort.

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to come to Australia as displaced persons.”

Mr Proebsting then spent many years as a schoolteacher before working as a municipal engineer.

However, he doesn’t have much time to reminisce - there are customers to serve, like Hawthorn Village resident June Johnston who bought a four-pack of ginger ale.

“When you can’t get down to town often it’s very helpful,” she said.

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Sport SMELLING THE ROSES: Myrtleford Cemetery Trust chair Kym Goodman works hard to make sure the Myrtleford Lawn Cemetery is neat and tidy, but she always takes time to enjoy the cemetery’s impressive rose garden. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Searching for support MYRTLEFORD CEMETERY TRUST LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS AND TRUSTEES MYRTLEFORD Lawn Cemetery chair Kym Goodman usually visits the cemetery twice a week for maintenance.

A lot of her time is taken up making sure the flowers haven’t fallen over, otherwise the mowing services will go around them and leave patches of long grass.

“When the wind picks up all the old flowers fly everywhere and you can’t tell where they’re supposed to be,” she said.

Ms Goodman is the new

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chair of the Myrtleford Cemetery Trust, who are overseeing an extension of the road through the cemetery, to allow hearses to drive in, and the establishment of a garden for the laying of ashes.

The roadwork was only completed this month, made possible by a $51,000 grant from Bushfire

Recovery Victoria and a $27,000 grant from the Cemetery Sector Support Group, according trust secretary Judy Whitmore.

The garden is a work in progress - the trees, including pears and ash trees, are well-established, while the cemetery’s 40 roses are flowering strongly, if a little bedraggled by recent rain.

Paths have also been laid and decking built across an impressive dry riverbed, but there is more work to be done, and the trust is

looking for more gardening volunteers to help out.

Shrubs need to be planted, roses need deadheading, and grass and weeds always threaten to emerge in the recentlymulched beds.

“We’d been pushing for memorial garden for a long time,” Ms Goodman said.

“The bones of it were laid out a little while ago and trees and put in.

“As it always is, it’s having enough people to help maintain and carry it forward.”

Ms Goodman said the cemetery, flanked by views of pine-covered hills, is surprisingly busy.

“When I’m out here working there will always be a couple of people come and go,” she said.

“People come and sit and just look.”

And for those who don’t like gardening, there’s plenty of other jobs to be done as well, even if it’s just making sure the flowers are properly arranged.

Ms Whitmore said the trust is looking for

new members, who are appointed for up to a fiveyear term.

Trustee responsibilities include maintenance of the lawn cemetery and the Myrtleford Pioneer Cemetery, handling applications for burials, and corresponding with monumental masons.

To get involved with the Myrtleford Cemetery Trust contact Judy Whitmore on 5751 1458 or 0477 427 581.

“It’s quite rewarding working on the cemetery trust,” Ms Whitmore said.

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LAND APLENTY: The Grollo Group will take advantage of the large footprint of the airport to build accommodation for staff as demand grows in the area.

Buller owners buy Mt Hotham airstrip

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN The Grollo family-owned alpine development business Altiset has bought Mount Hotham Airport for more than $6.5 million with plans to develop the land and increase capacity in the area.

The family owns the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel & Suites and Abom Hotel, and ski operations including chairlifts and ski schools as well as many apartments and hotels on the more southern peak.

The airport, which was built for $17.5 million in 1999, once was served by QantasLink from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane but now hosts charter and private flights.

The 105-hectare site is only 10 kilometres from Dinner Plain and a further 10 kilometres from Mt Hotham, putting it in a prime position for accommodation,

especially for the staff and seasonal workers in the ski fields.

Currently, workers in alpine areas are struggling to find accommodation, with some resorts resorting to using their lodges to accommodate their staff.

John Castran, who brokered the deal between American company Vail Resorts and local Grollo Group, told the Australian Financial Review at least 1500 beds that could be sold to paying guests were taken up by staff on the ski fields at Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain in winter.

“If half of those beds could be taken off Hotham and Dinner Plan and return to commercial punter beds, that would be a great [business] driver,” Mr Castran said.

Property Manager at Grollo Group Martin Ansell said the Mt Hotham site is ideal

for building large scale accommodation.

“Hotham Airport has a vast, flat space that is ideal for construction,” he said.

The Grollo Group has even more plans for the airport, with the hopes to bring back commercial flights and further connect the ski fields.

“If you could get a flight out of Brisbane straight into Hotham Airport... that is a big game-changer for tourists from Queensland,” Mr Ansell said.

“There are a lot of people around Australia who haven’t really had access to Mt Hotham.”

QantasLink, who ceased operating flights to the airstrip in the early 2010s, told the Mansfield Courier that they have no plans to restart services to Mount Hotham at this time.

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Regional Express and Virgin Australia were also contacted, but did not provide comment before publication.

Mr Castran told NEMEDIA that it was not viable to make visitors travel via road after flying into Albury.

“People who fly on aeroplanes don’t like travelling on busses,” he said.

He also explained that both the airlines and pilots were happy with flying into the airport and the route only closed as flying became more expensive and people used frequent flyer points and sales to buy tickets.

“If you were coming from Perth or coming from Queensland, they used to hub [the passengers] through Melbourne and it used to work so well,” Mr Castran said.

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Mr Ansell agreed, citing rising prices of international flights as one of many factors increasing demand in the Victorian Alps.

“There is a big demand from China in regards to skiing,” he said.

“If you looked at Buller’s day trippers and sightseers, there were a large number of people from India, too.

“The sightseers are our next skiiers,” Mr Ansell said.

At this point, the Grollo Group is in the planning stage, starting consultation with key stakeholders about what kind of accommodation is needed as well as taking into account environmental, planning and construction complexities.

“Vail is very keen to look at accommodation solutions,” Mr Ansell said.

“Anything and everything is on the table.”

The sale of the property

by Vail is unusual, with the resort company often holding onto assets rather than selling them.

Mr Ansell said that the airport was not regarded as a core asset of the Mt Hotham and Falls Creek resorts which were bought by Vail in 2019 for a price of $174 million.

“Once we explained our ideas of what we wanted to do they were pretty supportive,” he said.

“I think it is good for them and good for the region.”

The Grollo Group is not only looking at winter sports when it comes to investments.

Noting investments by the Victorian Government in mountain biking infrastructure in the region, Mr Ansell hopes that those travelling in the summer can also benefit from these investments.

“It’s a positive for everyone,” he said.

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Council approves $30,000 funding for Dinner Plain events THREE significant events held in Dinner Plain have received a total of $30,000 in funding from the Alpine Shire Council, announced at their meeting last Tuesday.

The Easter Festival, Opening Weekend Fireworks and Sled Dog Challenge all received $10,000 each for the 2022-23 financial year, with the sled dog challenge to receive the sum over two years in 2022-23 and 2023-24.

The agenda item also saw the delegation of authority to the chief executive officer

to distribute residual or unspent funds to a cumulative total of $55,000.

The adopted 2022-23 financial year (FY) budget contained an allocation of $60,000 for events in Dinner Plain; the amount is reduced by $5000 as a result of funds awarded to the 2022 Sled Dog Challenge that have been expended in August 2022 despite being awarded in the previous FY. The report read that events are important for the community and the economy of Dinner Plain and are

a key driver of tourism to the village across the seasons.

The Alpine Shire Events Strategy, including the new Event Permitting and Funding Framework that came into effect on July 1 2022.

Funding eligibility criteria listed in the framework, including consideration of the anticipated social, environmental and economic impact of each event was applied to each of these events.

Feedback received from the Dinner Plain community suggested that opening

a funding round during the busiest part of their year, winter, does not provide adequate time to consider the year ahead and provide good quality applications.

To encourage a broader range of applicants from Dinner Plain council reopened applications during the spring and summer months but this did not see an increase in the number of applications received.

The funding of events across Alpine Shire will be reviewed in 2023 to deter-

mine if a different approach is required.

The Dinner Plain Event Funding Program for the 2022-23 financial year was open for applications between May 16 and June 30 2022, and again from November 16 to December 8 2022.

The program was promoted through local media, on council’s website and Facebook page and details were e-mailed directly to existing event organisers, Dinner Plain businesses and community groups.

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All-weather green campaign takes another step forward

By BRODIE EVERIST INDEPENDENT MP for Indi Helen Haines visited the Myrtleford Bowls Club last Wednesday afternoon, marking another step in the club’s campaign to fund a synthetic surface and canopy for one of its greens.

According to bowls club president Lance Symons, a complete green canopy in Myrtleford would make them the first club in Ovens and Murray region to have one, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Mr Symons said they are seeking $2.5 million for the project, with $1.25 million each coming from state and federal governments, which will cover the entire development with extra for contingency costs.

“We believe it’s the future of bowls so that we can make the facility available 24/7 every day of the year in any weather condition,” he said.

“It will allow us to cater from five-year-olds to 100-year-olds.

“We also cut back on maintenance costs - things such as chemicals and fertilisers.”

Dr Haines recently gave a statement of support for the canopy development, meaning it has now received nine letters of support, including from Ovens Valley Nationals MP Tim McCurdy, Bowls Australia, Bowls Victoria and the Ovens and Murray Bowls Region.

Mr Symons thanked them for their support, and said the Alpine Shire has also been supportive of their efforts.

received from the event organisers of the Sled Dog Challenge; two events recommended for funding were proposed by council officers as a means of supporting the Dinner Plain economy.

Cr Tony Keeble said these were existing and successful events.

“These particular events see a lot of great feedback so we’re happy to, in this instance, provide assistance.

“They are well received with holiday makers and locals alike.”

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CLUB CONVERSATION: Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines (centre) met with (from left) Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth, Myrtleford Bowls Club president Lance Symons, Cr Ron Janas and bowls club treasurer Marino Candusio, as well as club board members last Wednesday at the Myrtleford Bowls Club.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist “To have people such as Helen Haines and Tim McCurdy on side has been a great boost to our chances of getting this through in the budgeting process with the Alpine Shire,” he said.

Mr Symons said he will be making a presentation on the canopy proposal to the Alpine Shire on February 14.

Dr Haines said she was pleased to meet with the committee and that they are putting forward an ambitious project.

“It’s one that would have benefits way beyond the bowling club itself,” she said.

“It’s an asset that is shared by the broader community.”

DR Haines said while grants are often competitive, she will enquire with the Minister for Sport and the Minster for Regional Development for funding opportunities.

“I’ve taken those plans with me and I’ll make enquiries into the various federal departments that may have some grant opportunities,” she said.

“A project such as this, where there’s the opportunity to have funding from local, state, federal and possibly from philanthropic or other means, en-

hances the possibility and the chances of being successful.”

After the meeting with Dr Haines, Mr Symons also met with two representatives of Sports and Recreation Victoria and a representative of the Alpine Shire.

According to Mr Symons, they are visiting several sporting facilities in the shire to assess if they are being utilized to capacity, as part of the shire’s Sport and Recreation Master Plan.

Mr Symons said he also spoke with them about the bowls club’s hopes for a canopy and synthetic green.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote yes for an Indigenous Voice HAVING watched the Australia Day ceremonies last month, I was once again saddened that a special day to celebrate our beautiful country could be seen in such a conflicting light.

I realised, it being the year of the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to parliament, that I had to speak out.

We can right the wrongs and move on; First Nations people, colonial settlers and more recently new Australians, together, proudly, in peace and respect for all.

I firstly ask you all to make yourself informed.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart brings many people to tears, myself included.

Have you read it?

Another good place to start is the 2022 Boyer Lectures on the ABC Listen app on Radio National.

Noel Pearson, one of the architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, was asked to give the lectures for 2022.

He covers all the topics and gives great insight into the present day lives of our indigenous people.

The demand by some

Liberals and, to a lesser extent, some Greens and Nationals for more information is a diversion, probably politically motivated.

Constitutional change is what this referendum is about.

It is not about details of how the Voice to parliament will work; that is a matter for the parliament.

It cannot be decided through the constitution as it is our parliament that makes the laws.

The details of how the Voice will work cannot be legislated in parliamentary law before the referendum, otherwise it would be supported by the constitution as it stands at present; totally racist and with the big lie - Terra Nullius.

No caring compassionate person would want that.

By choosing to say “we” instead of “us and them”, by choosing to say “equal justice for all” we can move forward together with all those who choose to live in Australia, a united people living on our beautiful land.

We have talked long enough in this country about equal rights.

It is time to write the next chapter and write it in the first book of law, our constitution.

Vote yes.

Wendy Damaschi, Myrtleford

Tax revenue from cannabis legalisation uncertain SUPPORT for the legalisation of recreational cannabis has risen dramatically over the last few decades, and there are many good reasons for this.

Among them, there is clear evidence from overseas that cannabis legalisation can be a major source of tax revenue.

However, there are reasons to be sceptical of the latest estimates from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).

The model used by the PBO assumes a 15 per cent increase in regular cannabis use in Australia following legalisation, although it is unclear what the basis for this estimate is.

The estimate rightly assumes that, initially, around half of cannabis sales will still occur via the black market as supply chains adjust.

It also assumes 95 per cent of sales will occur within the legalised market within five years, something we haven’t encountered in legalised jurisdictions overseas.

LETTERS to the editor must be signed with the full name, address and contact telephone number of the author provided.

Letters under 250 words are preferred and we reserve the right to edit letters to fit available space. Nom de plumes will only be published at the editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by this newspaper.

There are many benefits to legalising cannabis, including greater regulatory control of the product and decreased stigma resulting in better health outcomes for people who use.

Estimated tax revenue, whilst certainly part of the argument for legalisation, is far too uncertain to be the sole case for legalisation.

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MPs say resort needs more support

By BRODIE EVERIST A $2.9 million support package for Falls Creek businesses has been criticised by community representatives as inadequate following the Victorian Government’s announcement of the package on Thursday.

According to a Victorian Government spokesperson, the support package provides pro-rata service charge relief for the eight-month summer green season.

To be eligible to receive the support businesses must demonstrate they would otherwise be operating dur-

ing the green season and they are making genuine attempts to retain permanent staff; they are not covered by their insurance policy for the road closure and disruption; and are not eligible for other small business flood relief programs.

Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Logan said the service charge relief was welcome, but was concerned with the requirement for genuine attempts to retain staff.

“We were actively discouraged from opening because of the perception of risk involved in being in a remote,

isolated community with no medical assistance or emergency assistance,” she said.

“Staff could not access the resort and there was no security with their employment - so they got employment elsewhere.

“How are we meant to show that we have actively tried to retain staff under those circumstances?”

Ms Logan said she understood the service charges to resort management can be deferred, meaning the relief doesn’t necessarily address immediate business costs.

“There are other costs that we need to address like

electricity and gas, and insurance,” she said.

“We’ve had significant increases in a lot of costs because of the distance we’ve had to travel and the limitations of supply - it’s caused our community so much distress.

“We were hoping for a cash injection to address our immediate costs.”

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy acknowledged the relief payment, but said his discussions with local business owners suggest more support is needed.

“Whilst this provides some relief, it will not help see businesses through the

green season when they have already lost hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past six months,” he said.

“It would appear that businesses will not see any of this money, as it will be going from the Victorian Government to the Resort Board - one pocket to the other.”

Mr McCurdy called on the State Government to provide direct financial relief to those businesses affected by the ongoing road closure and event cancellations.

In a letter sent on Friday to Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll, Tim McCurdy and independent

MP for Indi Helen Haines acknowledged the $2.9 million package, but requested additional targeted financial support for Falls Creek businesses.

“This landslide has compounded years of uneven cash flow for businesses and individuals,” the letter read.

“Targeted financial support could keep important businesses afloat, prevent job losses, and help our region to continue its economic recovery.

“We believe the State Government must step up as the current funding package does not go far enough.”

Landslip claims Peaks Challenge

By BRODIE EVERIST ONE of Falls Creek’s major yearly events, the Peaks Challenge, has been cancelled after Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) said the Bogong High Plains Road will not be open in time for the March 12 cycling event.

According to the Victorian Government, MRPV said current road conditions and the results of geotechnical investigations yet to be known meant the road would not be safe.

Event organisers Bicycle Network said the Bogong High Plains Road is

a vital operational link for the event, and despite exploring other options, they could not find an alternative location that met the criteria of the Peaks Challenge.

Bicycle Network chief executive Alison McCormack said the cancellation was a blow for riders and the Falls Creek community.

“We know the commitment it takes to train and prepare for this event, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for sticking with us,” she said.

“We’d also like to recognise the extended implications this has for the local

Falls Creek community.

“Peaks Challenge was set to provide a desperately needed economic boost for them and serve as a major milestone in their recovery efforts, however, they now face extended uncertainty around access to their community.”

“Bicycle Network is determined to bring back the event next year, better than ever, and looks forward to working with the Falls Creek community to make Peaks Challenge a highlight attraction in the Alpine landscape.”

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Logan said the Peaks Challenge was the most significant summer event for the village and its cancellation was “devastating”.

“It brings so much life and vibrancy to our village and shows the world what we’re capable of,” she said.

“It was giving us a real hope having that as a target date.”

“After the months we’ve experienced already, this is a really hurtful situation.”

According to the Victorian Government, a team of experts are working to finalise the scope and timelines for the clearing of the Bogong landslide.

RACE CANCELLED: The Peaks Challenge is one of Falls Creek’s major annual events.

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Memorial Hall mould challenges UPGRADES to the Myrtleford Memorial Hall have been challenged by issues with the hall’s underground stormwater system, causing mould to grow inside the building.

According to Sarah Buckley, Alpine Shire Council’s manager of engineering and assets, the unprecedented rain late last year had exacerbated and highlighted problems with the hall’s existing underground storm water system.

“These issues became evident when wet patches started coming through the new floorboards, and we now have mould growing on the internal walls,” she said.

“We are dedicated to finding solutions to this challenge and will keep the community updated as the project progresses.”

A group of interested Myrtleford residents were updated on the status of the project last Friday at a meet-

ing at the Myrtleford Library.

The Memorial Hall Renewal Project aims to reactivate the iconic hall, which has sat dormant for over 10 years.

The works are progressing in stages to accommodate the Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre and modernise the auditorium for the creative arts and broader community.

The refurbishment project has received a $150,000 grant from the State Government through the Creative Neighbourhood Infrastructure Support Program, while it has also received $125,000 from the Bushfire Recovery Fund and $50,000 from Regional Development Victoria.

The State Government has also committed $100,000 for the hall for accessible designs for people with a disabilities or neurodiversity, and the Alpine Shire Council has also allocated $215,000 to the project.

MOULD MALAISE: Upgrades to the Myrtleford Memorial Hall have been beset by mould growing inside the building.

Council notes Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan ALPINE Shire Council has noted its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) January 2023 - June 2024 at its meeting last week.

A Reflect RAP is a plan designed for organisations beginning their journey to reconciliation with First Nations peoples.

Council’s Reflect RAP is an inward-facing document that focuses on how the organisation will develop positive relationships with First Nations peoples built on a foundation of mutual respect.

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said that the implementation of the Reflect RAP across the organisation is a key step in making the Alpine Shire a safer and more inclusive place for First Nations peoples.

“We will prioritise providing cultural awareness training to council staff, to bring the people in our organisation along the journey of reconciliation,” he said.

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try and First Nations peoples living across the Alpine Shire to develop their RAP and will continue to do so through its implementation.

“We thank all Traditional Owners of Country and First Nations peoples living in the Alpine Shire who generously offered their time and expertise to Council,” Cr Forsyth said.

“We look forward to continuing to work with you in the spirit of reconciliation.”

At the meeting last Tuesday, Cr Sarah Nicholas said it was the responsibility of all staff at council to take the plan on board.

“It was terrific to be part of the working group and work with the passionate and committed people who drove this plan along; it was a privilege to be part of that,” she said.

“A few highlights from the plan include working towards a culturally sensitive approach to January 26, including diversity in employees of Alpine Shire and investigating procurement from Koori busi-

nesses when we can.

“These are hard hitting and tangible outcomes once they’re acted and it’s terrific for all involved that we could make this happen.”

The artwork for Council’s Reflect RAP - NGATANWARR, WATA WALOONG, WATA POORAY (Welcome, come near, come far) - was created by proud Gunditjimara woman and local Myrtleford young person, Ava Brock.

View council’s Reflect RAP and read the story behind NGATANWARR, WATA WALOONG, WATA POORAY (Welcome, come near, come far) by visiting council’s website.

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Parkrun is no pressure

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APPEALING CEILING: Bright Lions secretary Graham Badrock and club president Andrina Crome said the new ceiling is a big improvement for their clubhouse.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

RUNNERS and walkers braved the unseasonal chill last Saturday morning in the 70th Ovens River Parkrun since its inception in April 2020.

Organiser and participant Rosemary Bunge said there was no pressure to run the route.

“It’s for anyone who wants to walk or run five ks every Saturday, eight o’clock,” she said.

“It’s not like a race.

“The only pressure is

what h people l put on themh selves.”

The Ovens River Parkrun starts each Saturday morning at 8am at Myrtleford’s Rotary Park.

Participants walk or run on the Mosaic River Trail to Apex Park before turning around and returning to Rotary Park.

In order to reach five kilometres, when they reach Rotary Park they turn around again, head 800 metres back up the trail and then turn back.

Ms Bunge said on the

rare occasion i the h parkrun k is not on, participants can check the Ovens River Parkrun Facebook page for more info.

There are also volunteering roles available, including route marshals, a run director and a park walker - a new role that makes sure people know they don’t have to run.

“They might walk with someone and encourage them or tell them a bit about the mosaic trial,” Ms Bunge said.

To get involved with

the participants h parkrun, k i i can register online where they will receive their own individual barcode that allows them to keep track of their run times across official parkruns across the world.

Ms Bunge said the parkrun is a great community event, and groups often have coffee afterwards.

“For people who are new to the area its a great way to meet people, and it’s a great way to volunteer without being tied up all the time,” she said.

Lions grant raises the roof

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Bright Lions are delighted with their new clubhouse ceiling, thanks to a grant from the Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation as part of the foundation’s Alpine Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.

According to Bright Lions president Andrina Crome, the $6610 grant paid for the materials and for Lions member Colin Dudley to install the roofing.

Other Lions members Peter Crome and John Thomas painted the ceiling panels.

Ms Crome said the ceiling, fans and insulation improved the look of the clubhouse interior and regulate the

temperature in the peaks of summer and winter.

“It was nothing before,” she said.

“It just had sisalation up there that was falling off.”

Lions secretary Graham Badrock said the club was fortunate to have the clubrooms to store equipment and have meetings.

“Twenty-five years ago the club decided to build this and then 10 years ago we extended out the back,” he said.

The Lions Club of Bright meet at 7pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month at their clubhouse in Pioneer Park.

To get involved, contact Graham Badrock on 0407 500 028 or at grahaml.badrock@ gmail.com.

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Gear up for the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge THE Jayco Albury Wodonga Lake Hume Cycle Challenge will make its return on Sunday, March 12.

The challenge is organised by the Rotary clubs of Albury North and Bellbridge-Lake Hume, with proceeds going towards the Wellness Centre within the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

Following the success of last year, the event will again start and finish at Ebden Reserve and offer four distances ranging from the 15km family ride to the 80km Bethanga Beast.

All rides will be centred on the High Country Rail Trail

and offer spectacular water and mountain views.

Lake Hume Cycle Challenge chair, David Dow, said following its relocation to the lake foreshore, the event received positive feedback from the more than 300 participants last year.

“Everyone loved that the rides were largely based on the rail trail and other country roads, including sections of gravel to interest a wider range of riders and age groups,” he said.

“So we really haven’t changed much about the ride this year because it was so popular.”

REASON TO RIDE: (From left) Rob Simmons and Geoff Slocomb (both from Rotary Club of Albury North), participant Kim Thomas and Peter Drummond (Rotary Club of Albury North) and LHCC chair David Dow launch the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge.

It includes free entry for primary school-aged children, and reduced entry fees

for a second parent and high school-aged students.

Lining up to take part in the

cycle challenge for a fourth time is cancer survivor and Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund volunteer, Kim Thomas.

Mrs Thomas completed the 65km Sandy Creek loop, with an elevation of 870m, last year just months after finishing treatment for breast cancer.

She had undergone two lots of surgery and five weeks of radiation after the cancer was detected through a mammogram in August 2021.

“Cycling makes me feel really free,” Mrs Thomas said.

“It was a really big help while I was undergoing treatment, not only for my fitness but for

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The cycle challenge will start and finish at Ebden Reserve on the foreshore of Lake Hume, which is sitting just below capacity.

Keen cyclists will be challenged by the 80km Bethanga Beast, with 988m of elevation, or the 65km Sandy Creek loop with an elevation of 870m.

More casual riders can take on the 40km Tallangatta Trail Tour or 15km Kiewa River Family ride.

It has raised more than $205,000 for the Wellness Centre since 2013.

Register at www.lakehumecyclechallenge.com.au.

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HOMES and businesses in Buffalo River, Buckland and Dinner Plain may be eligible for a free mobile booster in a local project being delivered by social enterprise Community Business Connect to improve mobile phone reception.

Free boosters are being provided by Community Business Connect’s (CBC) Rural Connectivity for Recovery and Resilience Project, which received $2.3 million funding from the Australian Government.

Sharon Carmody, who lives 35km from Corryong in the Nariel Valley, benefited from the installation of a free booster through the pilot project which has now been funded to be rolled out in Alpine and Towong shires.

“We were missing out on communication from family and friends,” she said.

“Having the free booster installed gave us four bars of mobile reception.

“It’s been so valuable; I was even able to do my tax return on myGov.” Community Business Connect, a social enterprise created by AgBiz Assist, based in North East Victoria was established with the express purpose of helping regional communities navigate technology challenges for social and business benefit.

Members of the Community Business Connect team are now visiting homes in the Alpine Shire.

If you would like to register your interest, you can do so by completing the survey at www.cbconnect.com.au/rcrr or by contacting 1300 844 420 to discuss the booster connectivity program.

Police urge bike and e-scooter safety THE Bright Police are urging the owners of electric scooters and electric skateboards to be safe around town and check their manufacturer’s plates, as they may be riding illegally.

According to Leading Senior Constable Phil Barnden, if an e-scooter has a motor with power of more than 200 watts, or is capable of more than 10kp/h on level ground then they are classified as a motor vehicle.

He said these e-scooters can only be used on private property, not in any public areas, including footpaths, roads, cycle paths and shared paths.

“Make sure you check the manufacturer’s plate of an e-scooter before you purchase, as it can also be classified as a motorcycle depending on its power and speed capacity,” he said.

Relevant road rules apply when using an e-scooter of this capacity, such as licence, registration, helmet, drink and drug driving.

Sen Const Barnden also reminded cyclists, skateboarders and scooter riders of any age that they need to dismount when moving around the central business district of towns in the shire.

“There have been a number of near misses reported to police and other communityfocused organisations around concern for our elderly members of the community who have nearly been hit when departing shops or walking the footpath,” he said.

“People’s safety is paramount; police will be actively enforcing the law around pedestrian safety, cyclist safety and general public order.”

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High price for environmental crimes A 32-year-old Myrtleford man has been convicted and ordered to pay $43,030 for illegally collecting firewood, destroying wildlife habitat, and driving off-road in the Stanley State Forest in 2021.

Appearing at Wangaratta Magistrates Court last Friday the defendant was found guilty of 14 offences under the Land Conservation (Vehicle Control) Regulations 2013, Wildlife Regulations 2013 and Forests Act 1958 and ordered to pay $6500 in fines, $131.50 in statutory costs

and $36,399.35 to cover the department’s legal fees.

The court heard the man was captured on concealed cameras driving off-road through the Stanley State Forest with a ute full of cut timber and a chainsaw on three separate occasions in September 2021.

Conservation Regulator Authorised officers caught him chopping up a freshly felled dead tree into firewood rounds on a roadside near Bowmans Forest in October 2021.

In sentencing. Magistrate

Ian Watkins noted the importance of protecting state forests and the serious damage the offences cause to the environment.

In addition to the financial penalty, the defendant was ordered to forfeit the two chainsaws authorised officers seized from him in October 2021.

The area in the Stanley State Forest where the defendant was also caught driving illegally and collecting firewood is a Special Protection Zone, home to threatened species, including the

brush-tailed phascogale, southern greater gliders and brown tree creepers.

Domestic firewood collection is only allowed in designated firewood collection areas during a firewood collection season.

Only fallen timber can be collected for firewood and it is illegal to sell firewood collected from domestic collection areas.

Speaking after the court case, Conservation Regulator Hume regulatory manager, Greg Chant, said anyone breaking firewood collection

rules should see this case as a warning.

“You will be caught and the penalties are serious,” he said.

“We will seize items used to collect firewood illegally including chainsaws, trailers and vehicles and seek to have them forfeited to the crown.

“Designated firewood collection areas and firewood collection limits protect the environment, essential habitat for native animals and community firewood resources.

“Following these rules helps to maintain healthy forests that we can all benefit from now and into the future.”

Mr Chant encouraged community members to report suspected illegal firewood collection by calling 136 186.

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RSL gears up for anniversary events

By BRODIE EVERIST

READY FOR ANNIVERSARY: Bright RSL vice-president Fay Gray and president Phillip Keeghan are looking forward to the RSL’s centenary celebrations this year.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

PREPARATIONS are underway for the Bright RSL’s centenary celebrations, starting with a anniversary luncheon on March 25 at the Bright Community Centre.

According to Bright RSL president Phillip Keeghan, the RSL Victorian Branch vice president will be attending, as will Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines and Nationals MP for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy.

The RSL is also planning to grant Freedom of the City to the 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment on October 28.

Mr Keeghan said there will be a march from the top of Ireland Street in Bright to the cenotaph, and then a ceremony before the regiment marches back up Ireland Street.

“It’s a very formal ceremony,” he said.

According to Derrick Rolland’s history of the Bright RSL SubBranch, written in 2003 for the RSL’s 80th anniversary, the Bright sub-branch will be officially 100 years old this Friday as it was formed on February 10, 1923.

The centenary preparations have been assisted by $5000 from an Alpine Shire events grant allocated last year.

Local personal development festival for women postponed THE upcoming Get a Grip of the Grind Festival, set to take women on a range of outdoor adventures around Bright, has been postponed to next year.

The three day event, which advertises “access to personal and professional development experts to explore your potential, and outdoor adventures that boost your confidence and fearless” includes inspirational speakers, workshops and activities such as caving, abseiling and kayaking.

Organisers announced on Facebook last month that the 2023 event was cancelled

due to “unforeseen circumstances” and would be postpones to next February.

“The team are very disappointed as we know and appreciate how much women enjoy the weekend and its positive impact on their lives,” the post read.

“We will be holding the 2024 Festival, so please block out February 23-25 2024 in your diary now, and get your friends to do the same.

“Early bird tickets will be released in October 2023 and all of this year’s ticket holders were contacted directly with the options for the refund or tickets for another event.

“Our team will be in Bright the weekend of this year’s festival.

“We’ll be doing some adventures that you are welcome to join us on but more as a friendly hangout rather than a formal program as such.

“Please let us know your plans.

“We will be at Bright Brewery on the Saturday night for dinner from 7pm.”

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

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TAWONGA

Rebecca Selsby

What do you do for a living?

My main passion is working here in Hawthorn Village. I’ve been here 25 years. I actually retired in June but they’re having trouble finding anyone to take on the job, so I came back a couple of days a week.

How long have you been living in the area?

I moved here in 1973. My parents bought Green Hills Caravan Park on Harrietville Road. The year that my father took over was the same year that Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin.

We had storms here too that knocked everything out. I’ve worked at all the local shops

How long have you lived in the area?

I have lived here for two weeks. I am from Cairns and our family moved here for a change of pace and temperature.

What do like about the place so far?

The community - Hands down.

Would you like to see any additions or changes?

I can’t wait to see works begin on all the planned improvements in Tawonga, the kids will make good use of the park for sure.

What do you do, your hobbies and interests?

I am excited to get into our garden. It’s pretty overgrown right now, but I’m finding amazing plants all through it, and I’m keen to plant lots if vegies and herbs to cook with.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Everywhere, to stay at Quartz Ridge Lodge, coffee from Honeybird, beer from Crank Handle, and ski gear from Ski Plus when we can get up to Falls Creek. Other places are the Gorge Walk, Mermaid Pools, Clover Aboretum and Fainter Falls.

around town, I’ve just about cooked everywhere, cleaned rooms in every motel. In 1998 I was lucky enough to walk into this job. I have enjoyed and loved every single minute that I’ve been here.

I’ve had some best friends who are 90 plus.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I run and swim. They’re probably my biggest hobbies.

What do you like about the area?

It’s green, smells great.

The hills are beautiful, Mount Buffalo is stunning. When spring comes out you see all the yellow in the hills, and all the colours - the azaleas and rhodies start spouting everywhere and every week there’s a different colour. It’s

a great place to live.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Definitely up Mount Buffalo, it’s stunning to see.

Along the Ovens River - there are some beautiful walks that have been set up there. And mountain bike riding up here is fantastic.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Probably cut the holidays shorter - it does get a bit too busy here. Perhaps another road to bypass Bright. The traffic is just too much for the main area. They could probably develop the Back Porepunkah Road and make that a main road out to Harrietville.

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How long have you been living in the area?

I’ve been back in the area for a year and a half now. I’m originally from Beechworth but I was out of the area for about 10 years.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a vet at the vet clinic in Myrtleford.

How did you get into that?

I’m one of those people that always wanted to be a vet since they were a little kid. So I studied hard and got into a uni course. I’ve now come back to this area, which is great.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Definitely chickens - I’m a crazy poultry person, so that’s my main thing. I also like horse riding and fishing - just being outside.

What do you like about the area?

I love that there’s so many things to see and do around here. It’s a beautiful spot. You can do so many different things, whether it’s skiing in winter, or swimming and being down by some of our beautiful creeks and rivers during the summer. The people are really lovely too, there’s a good community feel down in Myrtleford here, which is lovely.

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Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

The Woolshed Falls area is really lovely. Saying that though, we’ve got so many different spots here, like Nimmo Bridge. The beauty of all those little creeks and things that feed into it - it’s gorgeous.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

It would be awesome to have a little shuttle bus running between all the different areas - up into the mountains and to Bright and Myrtleford. If you’re on holidays, or even for just the locals, it’d be great to have a shuttle system.

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Fond farewell to Mount Beauty Community Market founder

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

TAWONGA and District Community Association is holding a Dinner and Pancakes fundraiser on Shrove Tuesday, February 21 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Tawonga Hall.

Entry is adults $15, children $5, family $40, which includes main course, salads, pancakes, tea or coffee.

It’s a good way to help towards the planned improvements in Tawonga and to have a good evening out.

LAST Saturday at the Mount Beauty Market Alpine Shire had a stand with many people lining up to put their

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Neighbourhood Centre manager Trish Dixon with Dr Helen Haines at the market.

FAREWELL TO MARKET FOUNDER: Bev Bantick (second from right) is presented with a farewell gift by (from left) Joy O’ Connor, Mike Bantick, Mary Jones, and Ian Smith.

OUT AND ABOUT: Pictured at the Alpine Shire stand at the market were (from left) Cr Tony Keeble, Allan Marsland, manager for corporate business Dennis O’Keefe, Alpine Shire CEO Will Jeremy and Mayor John Forsyth.

directing stallholders to their allotted spaces as well as setting up her own stall where she had her famous jams and chutneys, that are in high demand for sale.

Bev also sewed clothes, particularly dresses for young girls.

Retiring at the end of 2022, the market is now conducted by the Mount Beauty Chamber of Commerce.

Joy O’ Connor and Ian Smith, who are associated with the Uniting Church, thanked Bev and presented her with a beautiful photograph of the Valley.

Ian said the monies raised over the years have assisted

local organisations like Anglicare, Sporting Clubs, Angel Flight, Centre Against Violence (CAV) and Kerferd House.

Hazel Riodan, who has had a stall at the market for the last 25 years, paid tribute to Bev, saying she had to be admired for the hard work, support and passion she showed for the market and its contributors.

Bev’s son Mike Bantick said bringing people together on a monthly basis gave his mum the most joy.

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Come rain or shine the hard-working team of shire councillors and management are out in the community to answer your questions.

Mayor John Forsyth will be speaking on the Alpine FM Brunch program today at 10.10am, keeping you informed on the shire’s plans and progress.

Also out and about this week was Federal MP for Indi Dr Helen Haines engaging with the local community taking questions and hearing concerns.

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A FOND farewell to Bev Bantick who started the Mount Beauty Community Market in 1979 (43 years ago) and has coordinated the market all that time.

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Championships a numbers game Local emergency g y services to unite to drive up p CFA running g team p participation p

By RYAN MALCOLM EMERGENCY service crews from across the region are set to come together at the upcoming CFA district 23 rural championships, as part of a concerted effort to drive up participation numbers locally.

The March 5 event, set to be hosted by Springhurst CFA brigade, will see junior and senior running teams across district 22 (Shepparton), district 23 (Wangaratta and Mansfield) and district 24 (Wodonga and Alpine) compete in their final tuneup before the state running championships in late March.

However, in what is new ground for the local competition, a brand-new novice event aside from the usual championship fare will also be conducted, allowing CFA members not associated with a running team to have a taste of the competitive side of firefighting.

The event, which will charge teams of four with accurately affixing a hose to a tanker before striking two different targets from range, will also be open to CFA district 23 and Forest Fire Man-

DOMINANT: Springhurst’s junior and senior running teams walked away aggregate winners at the 2022 Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria state rural championships last year.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling agement Victoria (FFMVic) staff.

CFA district 23 championship president Simone Lewis said it was important for local brigades to continue to encourage participation in competition.

“It’s certainly exciting this year because we’re certainly trying to attract other brigades to turn up and come and watch and even compete and get the bug to jump up on that starting line,” she said.

“Every brigade has some years that are better than other in regards to getting teams - unfortunately for our district we’ve only got Eldorado and Springhurst, so that’s why we’re running this event to try and entice

our other brigades in our district to get involved.

“Unfortunately a lot of people don’t know much about (the championships) so they’re a bit hesitant to get involved - it’s all about having fun and you’re also

learning vital skills you’ll be using on the fire ground.”

Gapsted CFA junior coach and leader Craig Hodgetts said the event is always a great day of mate-ship and camaraderie.

“I’ve been involved with the juniors and this event for about five years and I’ve never had a kid do it that didn’t love it,” he said.

“For me personally, I love seeing the smiles on the kids faces; thats what it’s all about to me.

“I don’t say you gotta win, I don’t care if the come last as long as its fun.”

In what is expected to be a further boost to community involvement in local emergency services, FFMVic, SES and CFA district 23 staff will also be on hand as part of a volunteer expo, showcasing appliances to the wider public on the local brigade’s adjacent oval.

Wangaratta SES unit controller Jess Zuber said she had jumped at the opportunity to showcase the local unit.

“We received a phone call from Eldorado CFA asking if we wanted to be involved and we said we’d absolutely be happy to be,” she said.

Police appeal for help in Myrtleford burglary WANGARATTA Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after an aggravated burglary in Myrtleford late last year.

It is understood three masked offenders forced their way into a rural property on Clancy Lane about 6am on Sunday December 11.

Detectives have been told the offenders were carrying false police badges and impersonated officers, convincing the elderly occupants who are aged in their 70s and 90s, that they were

there to conduct a search.

The trio ransacked the property stealing cash and credit cards.

During the incident the offenders made comments which would suggest they had prior knowledge of the victims and investigators believe they likely have connections to the local area.

Investigators have released two digital images of individuals they believe could assist with their enquiries.

Police have also released a sketch of the false badges used in the incident in the

hope someone may recognise the item.

The offenders are believed to have left the scene in a stolen black Ford Ranger which was later located in Melbourne.

All three of the people involved have been described as males of various heights and builds.

They were all wearing dark clothing and masks.

Anyone who has information on the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

CALL FOR HELP: Police have released a sketch of the false badges used in Myrtleford burglary and two digital images of individuals they believe could assist with their enquiries.

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EMERGENCY PREPARED: North East Multicultural Association president Ian Prentice and project manager Faryal Nawaz Khan are set to start a disaster support program to multicultural communities in the North East thanks to $220,000 of government grant funding.

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By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN B THE Northeast Multicultural Association (NEMA) is set to initiate a potentially life saving disaster support program to multicultural communities in the North East, thanks to $220,000 in grant funding.

The grant is funded jointly by the Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The aims of the project are to educate, equip and empower the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in four Local Government Areas (LGAs) Wangaratta, Alpine, Indigo and Mansfield, about emergencies and crisis events.

NEMA president Ian Prentice said it was vital for communities to be prepared in advance, know what to do during and to understand how to cope after events such as bushfire, floods, storm, earthquake, or any other natural disaster.

“I imagine myself living in a foreign country and if an emergency happened, I couldn’t speak the language, what would I do? How would I know where to go?” He said.

“I realised we need to do better here for the people who have come from foreign countries to

help prepare and know h l them th d k exactly what to do whether it’s a storm coming, bushfire season, or anything else predicted.

“We need to help these community members be ready.”

Project manager Faryal Nawaz Khan said the project will focus on providing language specific (translated) materials to the multicultural community.

“Recently we’ve experienced multicultural people have a lot of issues during the floods, and the most challenging aspect was the language; people were asking for help but due to the language barriers they were in trouble, their life was at risk,” she said.

“We especially want to translate emergency plans for them, which is not available on any SES or CFA websites.

“The time when people are panicking and they don’t really know what they need to do, we want them to have an emergency plan in their language on their fridge they just need to grab and be confident in who they need to contact, what they need to do and where they need to go.”

A significant feature of the project is to identify, train and connect at least two local Cultural Advocates (CA) in each LGA to provide a strategic link between the individual CALD

community as well it members b ll as NEMA. The CA’s will coordinate the education gatherings and be hand picked by NEMA via expressions of interest.

Ms Khan said in addition to the training, the gatherings will provide an opportunity for CALD community members to socialise and develop ongoing relationships with other members in their area.

“Most multicultural and diverse people are not connected with the community, they don’t know their next door neighbours, they’re completely disconnected, they’re using their own news channels and their own language from their home country,” she said.

“In the last bushfires there was a person who received a call from their daughter and told them his area needed to be evacuated and he realised the smoke had just reached his window and life was at risk.

“Luckily he was saved, but there’s a disconnection we need to solve.”

During the project community members will be visited by members of local police, SES and CFA services in full uniform.

Ms Khan said one of the vocal points of the project will be to develop a ‘phone tree’ to help establish a community and

build off emergenb ild trust t t in i times ti cy within community members and emergency services.

“Being from Pakistan if someone from police knocked on my door, I would be scared, because the image and the concept is different,” she said.

“Here they are coming for help; they’re not coming to make you scared, they are there to help.”

Mr Prentice said the project will also work to build connections for multicultural people with their non-migrant community to strengthen relations for times of need and support.

“On one occasion we might bring people together and give them an invitation to one of their non-migrant neighbours and ask them to come in and connect to help spread their connection into the wider community,” he said.

“Geographically they’re spread quite remotely at times, it is quite isolating and it all connects to our wider work as well, we’re not interested in building a membership base for the sake of it we’re interested in building connections and to connect their neighbours, that’s the challenge.”

The project will begin in March and run over 18 months, taking the project to one LGA at a time.

Council considering Wandiligong cycle path ALPINE Shire Council is considering a new cycle path through the Wandiligong Diggings Reserve, a project that is raising concerns from community members.

The recent council meeting saw the questions raised on what route this track would take, when the project s commencing, when councillors will meet with residents and what the cost of the project will be.

Assistant director of assets Sarah Buckley responded.

“Councillors completed a survey to understand a possible pathway and restrictions and have developed a high-level concept with the intention to use this info as a starting point to complete community engagement,” she said.

“At this point there have been some minor conversations with the diggings com-

mittee but no pathway or path type has been decided yet as the project is in its infancy.

“We’re currently in process of designating a resource to progress the project to next stage, which will include engagement.

“The project cost has also not yet been determined as it will depend on a number of factors including route, path, path width and path surface.”

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Woman falls 15m, sustains minor injuries A WOMAN suffered minor injuries after falling 15 metres down Mount Buffalo on Thursday afternoon with 40 emergency service personnel attending the scene.

Bright SES Unit performed a high angle rescue after the woman was unable to free herself from where she’d fallen off the track to Chalwell Galleries.

Bright SES posted an update on their Facebook page.

“Given the location, there was an obvious need for a High Angle rescue and the Hume Region High Angle team was called, along with supporting personnel,” the post read.

“Upon arrival, it took a little while to locate her as she was some distance from the main track.

“Once she was located, the high angle team set up a system that would enable her to

be raised up or lowered down to rescuers.

“Given the likely length of such a rescue and the approaching night, a HEMS helicopter was called in to see whether a winch rescue was possible.

“The helicopter was able to extricate the casualty around 8:15pm.

“The High Angle team then recovered FRV and CFA personnel who had gone down to assist the casualty.

“All up, around 40 personnel and 14 vehicles on scene.”

Thanks to SES Myrtleford and Wangaratta, Parks Victoria, CFA Porepunkah, Bright, Mount Beauty and Harrietville, FRV Wangaratta and Wodonga, VicPol AV and special thanks to Porepunkah Roadhouse who prepared hot snack packs for the crews, delivered

by Harrietville CFA.

RESCUE: A high angle rescue was performed to help a woman who had fallen 15m down Mount Buffalo.

PHOTO: Bright SES

SAFE AND SOUND: The woman sustained minor injuries after the fall.

Haines takes conversation to Mount Beauty

By BRODIE EVERIST

OP SHOP DROP-IN: Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines with Mount Beauty Op Shop volunteers last Wednesday.

op shop to congratulate the volunteers on their recent donation to Alpine Health for a digital radiography system.

“They told me they have raised, since their inception, close to half a million dollars,” she said.

“That’s purchased an extraordinary amount of really vital equipment for Alpine Health.

“I wanted to congratulate them, and I really want to highlight how important it is for people to volunteer into organi-

INDEPENDENT MP for Indi Helen Haines and her conversation caravan visited Mount Beauty last Wednesday as part of a trip around the Alpine Shire.

According to Dr Haines, she visited the Mount Beauty Op Shop and talked with residents about their concerns outside the Mount Beauty Community Centre.

Dr Haines said she visited the

sations such as that - it makes a material difference to the welfare of the whole community.”

She also visited a local playgroup and said they discussed childcare and the growing numbers of young families moving into the region.

Dr Haines said she talked with local businesses to understand how the Bogong landslide has affected the town.

“They all reported to me that it’s been a pretty tough summer

for them,” she said.

She said other Mount Beauty residents had raised various issues, including a shortage of volunteers for the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood House, and the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to parliament.

During her visit to the shire Dr Haines also visited the Myrtleford Bowls Club to discuss funding opportunities for a canopy development, and met with mayor John Forsyth.

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Gemma’s in love with the fit life

S: Assistance and HONING HER SKILL encouragement from g confidence-buildin lped Gemma Kitson t local groups has he as mandu Coast to Co th Ka prepare for the event.

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MOUNT Hotham resident who will tackle this month’s Kathmandu Coast to Coast multi-sport race in New Zealand has credited the local community with helping her prepare for the bucket list challenge.

Gemma Kitson is in ‘taper week’ this week, as she readies for the 243km race, in which competitors cycle, kayak and run from one side of New Zealand’s South Island to the other.

“All the hard work is done as far as training; now I just need to keep myself healthy,” she said.

The 39-year-old is one of only five Australian women, including former AFLW star and Channel Seven commentator Abbey Holmes, set to take part in the event on February 10 and 11.

The challenge will be the latest for Gemma since she took up running in her 30s, and she is relishing every moment of her active life - and particularly the people she has met along the way.

While she said she was relatively sporty in high school, Gemma said she had been under the impression that “only really fit people ran”, and had a misconception that her body wasn’t the right shape for running, and that she wasn’t a natural runner.

“Then I got a really big dog, so it was more efficient to run than to walk to the dog, and I fell in love with the fit life, and the community around it,” she said.

“There are so many amazing sporting groups in Wangaratta

WORLD’S YOUR PLAYGROUND: Gemma Kitson is thoroughly enjoying her newfound passion for ‘the fit life’. which have helped me to upskill and get my confidence, so I haven’t seen my preparation as training, more as miniadventures.”

Gemma splits her time between Wangaratta and Mount Hotham, where she works in marketing, and has thoroughly enjoyed being able to cycle on Fridays with the West End Girls, who ride out of Wangaratta’s West End Cycles, and to hone her running skills through Parkrun and with the Wangaratta Runners.

“My biggest concern (in preparing for the Coast to Coast) was the kayaking, because you need to be qualified to compete in grade two white water, but I was put onto North East Paddlers, and I’ve been able to boost my skills with them,” she said.

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“We do get into our comfort zone and get comfortable within our boundaries. Taking part in challenges like this not only improves your confidence, but expands your world,” Gemma said.

“We are really fortunate to live in this region - we do have the world’s best playground.

“My life motto is to believe in adventures big and small, that this life is just one big adventure.

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Tinnitus Awareness Week

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The ringing you hear may not be bells TINNITUS Awareness Week is observed throughout the world during the first full week of February to educate the public about the symptoms of tinnitus and how it affects people.

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a sound when there is no external noise source.

It is commonly described as ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, sometimes water (like the ocean).

Your tinnitus is unique to you and no two people experience it the same and you may be hearing something different to what was mentioned here.

Jo Ross-Jackson from Jo Ross-Jackson Hearing Centres (JRJHC) said it was important to note that tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease, and it is unique to the person experiencing it.

“It can be constant or intermittent and in one ear or both,” Ms Ross-Jackson said.

“The volume and intensity of your tinnitus can vary from one episode to the next.”

Common causes of Tinnitus are: age (Presbycusis), hearing loss, a build-up of earwax, side

SPREADING THE MESSAGE: Jo Ross-Jackson, director of Jo Ross-Jackson Hearing Centres, and administration officer Kris Marr are spreading the word about Tinnitus Awareness Week.

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effects of some medicines, exposure to loud sounds, injuries to the head, inner ear, neck and/or jaw, and some of the foods and drinks we consume.

Sometimes it’s more complicated and there is an underlying medical concern.

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Award-winning1 slimline design Discreet fit Outstanding speech clarity Recharging on-the-go Android2 & iPhone connectivity Signia Assistant Information sourced from Tinnitus Australia: www.tinnitusaustralia.org.au 1 - Red Dot Design Award 2019 for Styletto Connect, iF Design Award 2019 for Styletto.

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Jo Ross-Jackson Hearing Centres Ph: 1300 928 213

(03 5752 2817)

Ponderosa, 29 Clyde Street, Myrtleford Other locations: Bright » Carrum Downs » Clyde North Frankston » Karingal » Officer » Trafalgar

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Ovens River lifestyle on the doorstep LOCATED just minutes from Wangaratta is this sprawling homestead on approx.

3.2 Ha. backing onto the stunning Ovens River providing plenty of lifestyle choices.

This high quality property enjoys a huge formal lounge room and formal dining area, versatile rumpus/craft activity room as well as a stunning open plan modern kitchen with premium appliances.

There are four bedrooms plus a study.

The master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite with feature spa.

Shedding is well covered with a 20m x 8m (approx) shed/workshop including work benches and built-in storage plus caravan storage, four car garage and the “River Shed” equipped with camp kitchen.

Further highlights include in-ground swimming pool and spa, exclusive Ovens River access out your back door perfect for someone who enjoys the outdoors, ˡɀǝǣȇǕ ƏȇƳ ɀɯǣȅȅǣȇǕً Bull Nose verandahs, town water, small orchard of different fruit varieties and shed space for 12 cars truly make this an attractive property.

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Phone

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Price

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Location | 82 Glenmaree Drive, Killawarra

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Myrtleford Feature Weaner sale FRIDAY 10th March 10:30am Myrtleford Saleyards *Entries invited & highly recommended* Contact: Dan Ivone 0427 480 548 Wade Ivone 0487 233 208 Hayden Rogers 0428 990 231

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What are the benefits available for First Home Buyers in Victoria?

Written by | realestateview.com.au in buying First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) in Victoria The First Home Owners Grant is a $10 000 grant available to people who buy or build their f irst home.

There was a $20 000 grant for regional Victoria, which was available between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2021, Who is eligible?

Here is a list of eligibility for the FHOG ‫ ى‬You must not have received a FHOG previously. ‫ ى‬You must not have owned a residential property in Australia, either separately or jointly, prior to July 1 2000. ‫ ى‬You, or your partner, may be eligible for the FHOG if you owned property after this date but did not live in it as your home. ‫ ى‬You, or your partner, may be eligible for the FHOG if you owned property after this date but did not live in it as your home. ‫ ى‬You must occupy the home for at least 112 months, within 12 months of purchase. ‫ ى‬You must be at least 18 years of age. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident by the time of settlement or when the house is ready for occupancy if building.

For more information, you can

check the State Revenue Off ice of Victoria’s website.

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) in Victoria This scheme is now known as the First Home Guarantee. It allows eligible f irst home buyers to have as little as a 5% deposit when purchasing a house. The Government guarantees their loan, so there is no need for Lender’s Mortgage Insurance.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility for the First Home Guarantee is as follows: ‫ ى‬Must be 18 years or older and an Australian citizen or permanent resident. ‫ ى‬Must never previously owned property in Australia. ‫ ى‬Both new homes and established properties are eligible for this scheme. ‫ ى‬A $700 000 cap applies for properties in Victorian cities and regional centres, and a $500 000 cap for the rest of the state. ‫ ى‬Couples applying for the scheme must be married or in a de facto relationship. ‫ ى‬A $125 000 salary threshold applies for people wanting this scheme. ‫ ى‬You must have at least a 5% deposit saved. ‫ ى‬The scheme is open to owner-occupiers only.

Buying a house is a huge investment of money. Luckily there are some ɀƬǝƺȅƺɀ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺ ɎȒ ǝƺǼȵ ˡ ȸɀɎ‫ٮ‬ǝȒȅƺ ƫɖɵƺȸɀ ǕƺɎ ǣȇɎȒ Ə ǝȒȅƺ Ȓǔ Ɏǝƺǣȸ Ȓɯȇِ You can f ind more details about the First Home Guarantee by visiting this website.

First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS) in Victoria The First Home Super Saver Scheme allows you to make voluntary contributions to your super, before tax, to save for your f irst home.

After a minimum of 12 months, you can apply to release those funds.

This allows you to earn interest through your super fund, and make savings before tax. You can apply for

a maximum of $15 000 of your voluntary contributions, per f inancial year, released to you, up to a maximum of $50 000.

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The eligibility for the First Home Super Saver Scheme includes: ‫ ى‬Being 18 years or older. ‫ ى‬Never having previously owned property in Australia. ‫ ى‬Have not previously made an FHSS release request. ‫ ى‬More details, including concessions for hardship, can be found on the ATO website.

TENANTED INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT

HIDDEN LAND CLOSE TO CBD

8-12 Ashmore Street, Wangaratta

11-19 Bickerton Street, Wangaratta

To W angaratta C BD / Melbourne

• • • • • •

Secure lease to long established & well regarded business Second five year term commenced August 2019 677m2 (approx.) building set on over 4,742m2 land Industrial 1 Zoned with no overlays Direct exposure to busy Parfitt/Great Alpine Roads 50% regional stamp duty concession applicable.

• TERMS: 10% deposit. SETTLEMENT: 60 days. No GST going concern.

AUCTION ON SITE: 10.30am Friday 24th February

Parfitt Road

• • • • • •

1.31 Ha Mixed Use Zoned parcel of land with no overlays Under 1km to Wangaratta’s central activities area Good access to Parfitt & Great Alpine Roads Various options to explore for future use Unique proposition to secure two adjoining properties Very rare opportunity in a tight market

• TERMS: 10% deposit. SETTLEMENT: 60 days. No GST applicable.

AUCTION ON SITE: 11.30am Friday 24th February Register & bid online via

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

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Charming & Neat

Room for the Toys

3 Bowser Crescent

10 Thomas Wedge Drive

• Very well maintained 2/3 bedroom home

• Modern low maintenance 3 bedroom home

• Original neat kitchen with combined dining

• Ducted gas heating & ducted evap. cooling

• Separate front lounge room with access to

• Open plan kitchen/dining • Spacious formal lounge room

front verandah • Full yard access to back yard for a trailer, boat or caravan

• Paved alfresco area

• All set on an established 732m2 (approx.)

• Double carport, caravan/boat storage plus double garage

• Conveniently located close to shops, walking paths & bus stop

• Located within close proximity to Cathedral College

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FOR SALE $389,000

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FOR SALE $479,000

Gorgeous on George

24 Appin Street

9 George Street • Desired street central to Wangaratta City Centre, walking tracks, schools, coffee shop.

• Updated bathroom, expansive ceilings & timber floors throughout.

• Practical kitchen with feature opaque window, ample bench space, marble bench top and open plan dining space adjacent • Additional studio/workshop suiting a variety of uses or a third bedroom.

• Ducted heating, evap. cooling & gas log fire.

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FOR SALE $489,000

Central & Neat

Unbeatable Location

A Perfect Getaway

1/30 Norton Street

11 Roger Street

102 Ambrosio Road

• Charming 3 bed double brick townhouse that blends convenience with period charm • Centrally located with public transport at your doorstep and only a short stroll into CBD, train station, cafes or schools & Tafe • The central kitchen adjoins the living room • Central gas heating and reverse cycle air-cond • Ideal low maintenance 476m2 approx. allotment, double carport & lock up shed

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FOR SALE $579,000

• Low maintenance 3 bedroom weatherboard home in the heart of Wangaratta • Beautifully presented with high ceilings, downlights, ceiling fans & BIRs in 2 bedrooms • Updated kitchen with marble island bench & electric appliances. Formal dining area opening to decked alfresco for entertaining • Renovated bathroom; bath, shower & toilet • Split system air cond. and gas heater • Reverse cycle heating & cooling and solar

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FOR SALE $649,000

• Near the Ovens River & billabongs, two separate 8 Ha (20 acre) allotments in a secluded tranquil location ideal for a weekend getaway or a hobby farm • Only minutes from Rural City of Wangaratta • Original tobacco kilns retained for storage • 12 volt solar system available for onsite power • Main allotment has all improvements, steel cattle yards, crush & 9 paddocks • Not for permanent residency

LIFESTYLE BLOCK FOR SALE $695,000

BUSINESS FOR SALE

World Class Warby 2 Warby Street

82 Glenmaree Drive, Killawarra

• 2 spectacular homes on 1 unique allotment overlooking Merriwa Park • Both feature high quality renovated kitchens • Formal dining & feature gas fire to front home • Feature stone bathrooms • Reverse cycle heating & cooling • Stunning in ground salt chlorinated swimming pool with gas heater • Opportunities include residential leasing, short stay accommodation or owner occupy

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Ovens River Lifestyle

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FOR SALE $999,000

• Located just minutes from Wangaratta is this sprawling homestead on approx. 3.2 Ha. • Backing onto the stunning Ovens River • 4 large bedrooms all with built in robes, full ensuite with spa to master bedroom • High quality spacious kitchen with premium appliances, formal dining, formal lounge and versatile rumpus/activity room • In ground swimming pool • “River Shed” with camp kitchen & exclusive river access only a 3 min walk from home

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FOR SALE $1,650,000

23 Baker St, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663

garrynash.com.au

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Your Search Ends Here • 3 bedroom brick veneer home with BIRs • Separate formal lounge • Kitchen with gas cooking appliances • Bathroom with shower over bath • Ducted gas heating & evaporative cooling • Paved undercover entertaining area • Garage plus additional workshop/storage • Secure backyard with side access • 2 lot subdivision opportunity (STCA)

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FOR SALE $489,000

Delightful Living 7 Filandra Street • Beautiful modern 4 bedroom home located in the popular Baltimore Estate • Spacious ensuite & WIR to master bedroom • Large formal lounge, family area plus rumpus • Open plan kitchen/dining area with WIP • Ducted gas heating & evaporative cooling • Huge paved alfresco area overlooking the landscaped yard on a 786m2 (approx) lot.

• 4 car garage with additional storage area

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FOR SALE $875,000

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

Gordon Gibson 40-42 Rowan Street • Long-standing consulting, irrigation and retail business with profits to owner exceeding $250k • Market leader with expertise in irrigation design, pumping system installation and retail supply across NE Victoria and Southern NSW • Turnover exceeding $2.5m • Fully equipped workshop • Extensive plant and equipment • Stockists of key brands such as Davey, Toro, Rain Bird, Grundfos and many more • EBITDA exceeding $250k • Secure lease

The Oven 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 $675,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $985,000 + SAV

No GST Going Concern

No GST Going Concern

WEB ID 3476839

Our second annual grants round is now OPEN. Grants of up to $2,500 are available for charitable organisations and projects. Applications close on Monday 27 Feb 2023. To apply please go to the link here:

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NEW PRICE

Wangaratta 30 Appin Street 688m2

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281m2

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Wangaratta 1 Armstrong Court

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Great Location and Low Maintenance

Quality, Executive Townhouse

Central Location & Quiet Living

For Sale $369,900 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19191693 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $455,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L21316952 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $500,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19416709 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $520,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L20982575 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Harcourts Wangaratta

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Harcourts Wangaratta

Harcourts Wangaratta

NEW PRICE

Wangaratta 76 Williams Road 716m2

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Harcourts Wangaratta

NEW PRICE

Killawaara 1845 Warby Range Road 3.82Ac

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Rose River 867 Upper Rose River Road 100Ac

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Private, Peaceful, Paradise

Perfect Family Living with Pool

For Sale $640,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19194004 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $829,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19192922 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $995,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L20614720 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $1,350,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L21029819 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Harcourts Wangaratta

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 SE P400

Ŷ BETTER ON BITUMEN: Defender 90 . . . big shoes to fill.

TEST DRIVE

By CHRIS RILEY, MARQUE MOTORING LAND Rover calls this new car a Defender, but it doesn’t look or feel much like the last one we drove.

In reality, it’s a Defender in name only.

For starters, you no longer need to stick your elbow out the window, just so you’ve got room to turn the bloody wheel.

Nope. Time has moved on and so has the Defender, thank goodness, which is now much more accommodating and finally safe - as safe as airbags and electronic assistance can make it.

The question is . . . can it do the things its predecessor could?

And who pray tell is this sensitive, new age off-roader aimed at?

STYLING Defender’s unique retro design is the work of Gerry McGovern, who we’ve met.

It’s something else, with nods to the original, but unlike anything else on or off the road, and definitely pitched upmarket.

Back in 2015 when the old Defender was in run out, the car was suddenly in hot demand.

But you could pick up the runt of the litter, a Defender 90, for as little as $42 grand plus on-roads.

Fast forward and prices

for the all-new Defender start from $81,950 for the twodoor, turbocharged 2.0-litre Defender 90 P300.

I’m no maths whizz, but that’s almost twice the price of the vehicle it replaces.

Four option packs are available that bundle accessories.

Our test vehicle, the SE P400, is $105,690 or in this case $124,254 with a few extras thrown in - plus on-roads.

INFOTAINMENT Infotainment consists of an 11.4 curved touchscreen, with Pivi Pro (Connected) which includes a remote, built-in navigation, AM/FM/DAB digital radio, wireless phone charging and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with 400-watt Meridian audio with 11 speakers including a subwoofer.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The powerful six-cylinder P400, with the support of a mild hybrid setup produces an impressive 294kW of power at 5500 rpm and 550Nm of torque from 2000-5000 rpm. Drive is to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission, with auto stop-start and a torque on demand ‘two-speed’ all-wheel drive system.

SAFETY With a five-star safety rating, it comes with six airbags, 3D surround camera, 360-degree parking aid, driver con-

dition monitor, cruise control and speed limiter, lane keep assist, emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter -- while the SE adds blind spot assist.

DRIVING Designed primarily to go off road, the previous dieselpowered Defender was a slug and was not happy doing more than 100km/h on the bitumen. Not so this one.

It can sprint from 0-100km/ h in an amazing 6.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 191km/h in standard form or 208km/h with 22-inch wheels.

It drinks premium 95 unleaded and fuel consumption is a claimed 9.9L/100km.

Land Rover says the aluminium-intensive D7x body architecture is three times stiffer than the best body-onframe designs.

But the chain-driven transfer case, axles and propshafts and suspension elements have all been beefed up to cope with the rigours of offroad driving.

The biggest and most apparent transformation is the way the car steers and handles on the road, where the new Defender is now up to being a daily driver.

A walkaround of Defender 90 reveals many body parts are made of plastic. That includes the entire front grille, checker plate bonnet top inserts, front quarter panel vents and the dark grey

wheel arch flares.

Like aluminium, plastic saves weight but any or all of the parts could easily be damaged off road.

ClearSight Ground View technology provides a view of the area in front of the car that is normally obscured by the bonnet, and that can be handy off road. Fresh from bagging a top-of-the-line Jeep, however, we were hesitant to take the Defender off road.

Permanent all-wheel drive, low range gearing, a centre differential and optional active locking rear differential provide the basis for exceptional off-road capability.

In conjunction with air suspension, Terrain Response 2 includes a new Wade program for calculating the depth of water. No need to pack the Wellies.

Push the off-road button, watch the bonnet rise in front of you and you’re ready to hit the dirt.

You can play with the controls via the touchscreen or simply let the Defender do its stuff, with Mud-Ruts, GrassGravel-Snow, Comfort, Sand, Eco, Rock Crawl modes.

While the interior is reminiscent of the Disco, off road the Defender feels a lot like Range Rovers of yesteryear with their air suspension and pioneering terrain response settings. So does the fuel consumption quietly.

The big six was getting 12.1L/100km after close to

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE DEFENDER 90 S P300: $90,150 DEFENDER 90 D 250: $97,450 DEFENDER 90 SE P400: $107,850 DEFENDER 90 X P400: $149,200 DEFENDER 90 V8 P525: $221,300 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Land Rover dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Land Rover Defender 90 SE P400, 3-door wagon, 3.0-litre twin turbo in-line six, with 48-volt mild hybrid, 8-spd auto, AWD)

RATINGS: Looks: 8.5; Performance: 8; Safety: 8; Thirst: 6; Practicality: 7; Comfort: 7.5; Tech: 8; Value: 7; Overall: 7.5

500km and this is where a diesel is desirable.

Off the line, Defender will show a clean pair of heels to the drivers of most utes.

The more you drive the car, the more it inspires confidence.

SUMMING UP It’s nothing like the old Defender and that’s a good thing. First and foremost, it’s a much better device to drive,

fun even on bitumen with its potent six-cylinder petrol engine.

With air suspension fitted and the six inches of extra ground clearance that brings, the Defender 90 has the makings of an off-road champion.

Defender’s cool looks and mix of on and off-road prowess will appeal to a much broader range of buyers and we’re guessing that’s Land Rover’s main objective.

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Aged 90 years.

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Best grandmother (Ma) to 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

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Summer series ends on a hot note

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Kerry Murphy said.

“It was really hot, but cooler than expected.

“We still had a really good crowd and everyone was happy.”

Ms Murphy said feedback from the events is consistently positive.

“It’s not a big affair, it’s not crowded, it’s just good family entertainment,” she said.

The three-month series started in November with

MYRTLEFORD’S three month series of concerts finished strong in the warm Saturday evening with a filled piazza, two musical acts and even a couple dancing.

Locals and tourists rested in the piazza by misting fans, listening to Tallangatta duo Cat Magic and guitarist and singer Emerson Lavis.

“Saturday was great,” Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce secretary

a month of concerts in St Paul’s Church, a first for the music initiative.

“We thought that we would try something a bit different,” Ms Murphy said.

“It only attracted small numbers, so they were very intimate performances, but the sound was just amazing.”

“We had Terry Lockwood completely unplugged.

“We’ll weigh up whether we’re able to do it again but it

was a new experience.”

This is the third summer the event series has run and Ms Murphy said with only a small budget the series has grown organically.

“Marketing could be improved, but overall I think we were happy with the way it’s progressed,” she said.

This summer the series was coordinated by the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the

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Bright Community Bank, but sponsorship is yet to be confirmed for next year’s series, according to Ms Murphy.

“We’ve been really fortunate with sponsorship through Bright Community Bank and we haven’t had that conversation with them yet,” she said.

“It certainly needs sponsorship to make it work.

“I’m sure the chamber would support it if we get continued sponsorship.”

Ms Murphy thanked

Bright Community Bank for sponsorship and Myrtleford musician Joe Davis for organising much of the events, including equipment and the musical lineup.

Situated next door, Bastoni Pizzeria took advantage of the series by selling gelato outside.

Sergio Pavone, owner of the pizzeria, said it was good for his business and for the whole town.

“I think it’s a win-win for everyone,” he said.

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A gentleman to the end.

A memorial service to celebrate Deric’s life will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at LG Ablett Function Centre, Myrtleford, 2pm.

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LAMMIN, Leonard Charles.

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9/9/1931-29/1/2023 Loved and loving husband of Faith (dec).

Special cousin to Cath and Julian.

Lifelong friend of the Peterson family.

Generous contributor to the Greenhill’s and Bright community.

Great love of travel, cycling and adventure.

Wonderful memories.

MITCHELL The Graveside Funeral Service for Mrs Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Mitchell will be held at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery, Mason Street, Wangaratta on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 2.30pm.

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19/6/1935 – 3/2/2023 Passed away in Wangaratta with family by her side.

Loving wife of Chris (dec).

Much loved Mum of Kylie and Mark.

Loved Nanny of Kate, Alicia and Jesse and Bentley.

To hear your voice, to see you smile, To sit and talk a little while, To be together in the same old way, Would be our greatest wish today.

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RECOGNITION: Landcare stalwart Gayle South receiving the Myrtleford and district Local Achiever Award.

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Shire recognises community spirit in Australia Day awards

By BRODIE EVERIST

A RAFT of dedicated locals across the Alpine Shire were recognised in this year’s Australia Day celebrations, acknowledging contributions to community through volunteering, advocacy and leadership.

Mount Beauty local Meg Crebbin was named the Citizen of the Year and Kiewa Valley Local Achiever for her work in healthcare advocacy, local volunteering and education.

Ms Crebbin said the award came “absolutely out of the blue”, and thanked all volunteers in the Upper Kiewa Valley for their help in enriching the community.

Environmental advocate Gay-

AUSTRALIA DAY ALPINE SHIRE le South received the Myrtleford and district Local Achiever of the Year in recognition of her long involvement with Landcare and diligent work in documenting local biodiversity.

She accepted the award at the Australia Day celebrations in Myrtleford’s Jubilee Park, where mayor John Forsyth said she was considered the backbone of the Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability group.

Ms South said she was honoured that her contributions were appreciated and said many

Organisation of the Year last Thursday.

in the community deserve to be recognised for their hard work.

“There’s volunteer committee members and a whole network of group members, general public, school groups and their students, community and sporting groups, government organisations, and local businesses that all come together to provide our projects we deliver to Myrtleford,” she said.

Harrietville local John Atkins received the Bright and District Local Achiever award, recognising his work with the Harrietville Community Forum, the Tronoh Dredge Hole Reserve Committee of Management and various other community groups in his 20 years in the village.

The 2023 Community Organisation of the Year was awarded to the Ovens Valley United Cricket Club (OVUCC) for their commitment to providing a thriving cricket community in the shire.

“There’s so many things to do as a cricket club - from child

safety, to liquor licenses, to MyCricket to promotion,” OVUCC committee member Tony Cuskelly said.

“It wouldn’t happen without volunteers our wonderful committee and lots of families.”

The Bright Croquet Club received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their 118-year history and continuing presence in the Bright community.

It seems the community doesn’t agree.

Ms Crebbin received the Alpine Shire’s top honour on Australia Day, awarded Citizen of the Year and Local Achiever of the Year (Kiewa Kalley) in recognition of her stellar work in the community.

When she spoke to the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer she emphasised all the volunteers throughout the Upper Kiewa Valley who make it a special place to live.

“There’s so many people in our community who do exactly the sort of things I do and make a difference to lots of people,” she TOP CITIZEN HONOURED: (From left said. ) Cr Tony Keeble, Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy, Alpine Shire’s Citizen After retiring from teaching of the Year Meg Crebbin, and Alpine Shire CEO Will Jeremy. at the Mount Beauty Primary PHOTO: Fay Mason including treasurer and publicity. them with music enjoyed by inSchool, she returned as a volunMs Crebbin has also coordiIn 2021 she received the Alpine dividual residents that could be teer to help students in grades nated regular performances at Health’s Bernece Delany Volunplayed by the activities officer or prep, one and two with reading Kiewa Valley House by the Comteer Award in recognition of her other attendants. and writing skills. munity Band, and with locals work as an Alpine Independent “The nursing home bought The long-time Mount Beauty Roni McDowell, Ian Harrowfield Care Advocate, which has also inheadphones and people were resident is also a keen percusand husband Jim Crebbin, esvolved her musical passions. able to engage with their music,” sionist in the Mount Beauty and tablished a singalong group that Around 3-4 years ago she introshe said.

District Community Band. is beloved by both residents and duced a music engagement pro“It was quite amazing to see Over her many years as a band staff. gram at Kiewa Valley House, pripeople with dementia who member, Ms Crebbin has taken However, Ms Crebbin was marily for those with dementia. weren’t very communicative, who responsibility for organising the modest about that too.

After talking with friends and brightened up and smiled and repercussion section and has had “Ian Harrowfield probably defamily, Ms Crebbin sourced some ally enjoyed hearing the music various roles in the committee, serves all the credit for that,” she donated Ipod Shuffles and filled that they can relate to.” said.

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THREE young Alpine Shire residents were recognised for their community efforts in last Thursday’s Australia Day celebrations.

Amaya Chula of Bright, Alex Cameron of Myrtleford, and Callum Bowring of Mount Beauty were awarded Local Young Achiever of the Year awards, acknowledging them as outstanding community members.

Ms Chula is a First Nations person from Wadeye in the Northern Territory, and has lived in Bright for the past three years.

She has attended a variety of school and community events, including Sustainable Upper Ovens’ Community Carbon Action Plan Field Day and the Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day Parade to spread her knowledge and experiences.

She was also a recipient of the Alpine Shire Youth Award and has assisted the development of Alpine Shire Council’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.

Callum Bowring is a year 11 vicecaptain, school council student representative and the winner of his school’s Performing Arts Award in 2020 and 2021.

He is an active member of the local tennis and swimming clubs and an avid mountain bike rider.

Mr Bowring regularly participates in working bees for Team Mount Beauty, the local cycling club, assisting younger riders and helping prepare and maintain bike trails.

Alex Cameron has been an active member of his local Scouts since the age of 5.

He recently completed his first aid certificate, received the AJ Findlay Memorial Bursary and has been selected to represent Australia in Switzerland this year as part of the Australian Scouting contingent.

Upon receiving the award, Mr Cameron thanked his parents, teachers, mentors and the award organisers.

“I joined Scouts when I was five years old, that’s when I first took the Scout promise - I promise to do my best, I promise to contribute to the community and help other people,” he said.

“I do my best to live by that promise every single day.”

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MITCHELL, Elizabeth Anne (Betty).

MOUNT Beauty local Meg Crebbin is a care advocate, volunteers with the Red Cross and the Mount Beauty Community Band, won a volunteer award last year and does volunteer tutoring on the side - but she remains selfeffacing about her work.

“I feel my contribution is on a fairly small scale,” she said.

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Let us help you achieve the result you want CROQUET CREDIT: Bright Croquet Club members Joan Thompson, Hilly Hart and John Hart after receiving the club’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

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HARRIETVILLE HERO: Harrietville resident John Atkins (middle right) was the recipient of the Bright and District Local Achiever of the Year Award, pictured with (from left) Alpine Shire councillor Katarina Hughes, wife Anne Atkins and Cr Simon Kelley.

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MARCH 19

Next chapter in region’s fitness history

By RYAN MALCOLM THE region’s rich history of promoting fitness among local residents is set to come to the fore next month, as part of the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run 2023, presented by the Wangaratta Chronicle and Garry Nash & Co Real Estate.

Registrations for the 5km, 10km, half marathon and full marathon distances for the March 19 event are now open, with runners and walkers from throughout the region and abroad expected to descend on the Wangaratta Showgrounds in their droves to compete for a share of the $5000 prize pool.

Garry Nash & Co Real Estate managing director, Garry Nash, said the event would provide another chapter in the relationship between the group and North East Media in encouraging activity locally.

“We’ve worked together for decades (with North East Media) on trying to highlight the benefits of fitness in our regional city - we go back to the days of the Chronicle Fun Run, the triathlons where we’d have the swim out at (Lake) Mokoan

GET ACTIVE: Garry Nash (right) with fellow Garry Nash & Co Real Estate members Cameron Meggs and Elliza Demaj, have urged local residents to get involved with the upcoming Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling and the ride back into Wangaratta,” he said.

“So we value the association to try and keep our Wangaratta community moving and fit.”

Mr Nash said with the strong return of other local events in recent weeks, including the Wangaratta Sports Carnival and Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Cen-

tre’s hosting of the Victorian Country Long Course swimming championships, he was looking forward to seeing a strong turnout of competitors and supporters.

“This is a rural city event and we’d like to see everybody there whether they’re participating or not - it would be great to just come down and encourage those

people who are out there having a bit of a crack,” he said.

“It’s all about working together and improving our city and keeping everybody fit and well.”

North East Media chief executive officer, Edward Higgins, said he was delighted to welcome Garry Nash & Co Real Estate as event partner for the 2023 iteration, having entered a three-year partnership in late 2021.

“We are thrilled to again have the support of Garry Nash and Co Real Estate as our event partner in 2023,” he said.

“Without their support and the support of all our sponsors we would be unable to host an event of this caliber which helps to bring visitors to our region while fostering an active, healthy lifestyle locally.”

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, February 4

CITY COLTS VS ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

WANGARATTA MAGPIES VS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS K Pienaar c TM Nanson b KM Braden...........................15 L Whitten c TB Schulze b JA Nanson ..............................7 J Beattie b TM Nanson ...................................................17 *PJ McNamara c KM Braden b MJ Lister ......................23 JA Schonafinger c ? b KM Braden .................................28 M Whitten not out ...........................................................60 J Wilson c NJ Crispin b TM Nanson ..............................30 A Grant c TB Schulze b JA Nanson................................11 B Bartlett c TB Schulze b KM Braden............................13 M Winter run out (TM Nanson)........................................1 B Nixon not out .................................................................0 +GL Shantha dnb Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 2, lb 5) ................................................8 Total............................................................ 9/213 (dec) Overs .............................................................................69.0 FOW: 15 (K Pienaar) 23 (L Whitten) 55 (J Beattie) 89 (PJ McNamara) 107 (JA Schonafinger) 154 (J Wilson) 167 (A Grant) 188 (B Bartlett) 213 (M Winter).

Bowling: JA Nanson 11/1/2/59, KM Braden 18/4/3/56, TM Nanson 12/4/2/28, AW Crispin 6/1/0/17, MJ Lister 17/4/1/20, NJ Crispin 5/0/0/26.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS +CD Matheson c J Fullager b S Briggs ............................3 J Wallace lbw b CJ Brodie..............................................48 P Menon c G Priest b CJ Brodie .....................................47 *J Davies not out.............................................................46 FR Ellis lbw b CJ Brodie....................................................0 RA Malcolm lbw b CJ Brodie ...........................................0 NJ Pell b CJ Brodie ...........................................................2 N Bonwick c J Priest b S Briggs .......................................9 F Dent c J Fullager b CJ Brodie .......................................0 Z Guilfoyle c & b S Briggs..................................................0 MD Gathercole c G Priest b M Wheelens ......................26 C Clement dnb Extras (nb 0, w 9, b 0, lb 8) ..............................................17 Total..............................................................................198 Overs .............................................................................72.3 FOW: 9 (CD Matheson) 108 (J Wallace) 111 (P Menon) 111 (FR Ellis) 117 (RA Malcolm) 123 (NJ Pell) 136 (N Bonwick) 137 (F Dent) 138 (Z Guilfoyle) 198 (MD Gathercole).

Bowling: CJ Brodie 17.4/5/6/36, S Briggs 23/4/3/54, S McLeod 2/0/0/5, M Wheelens 9.3/0/1/33, B Duncombe 8/2/0/22, LF Squires 10/1/0/29, J Priest 2.2/0/0/11.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS AF Thrum b B Bartlett.......................................................0 TM Nanson not out...........................................................4 +TB Schulze not out .........................................................0 J Solimo dnb MJ Lister dnb KM Braden dnb TK Moore dnb JA Nanson dnb NJ Crispin dnb WP Petersen dnb AW Crispin dnb Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 0) ................................................1 Total...............................................................................1/5 Overs ...............................................................................3.0 FOW: 0 (AF Thrum).

Bowling: B Bartlett 2/1/1/3, JA Schonafinger 1/0/0/2.

HOOKED: Rutherglen’s Jack Torney whips the bat around and belts the ball through the leg side.

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Washed out, to be played February 11 as a one-dayer.

FOLLOW THROUGH: City Colts’ Thanish Gadela follows through with his action and awaits what the batter does.

A RESERVE: Ovens Valley United C.C. v Rutherglen United C.C. washed out. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 8/198(dec) R Cobain 63 J O’Donohue 56 DJ Shaw 34 C Cryer 4/41 v City Colts C.C. 1/28. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 0/4 v Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 158 D Larkings 41 Z Wallace 35 J Rufford-Sharp 33 B Spokes 5/34 T Begnone 2/35. B GRADE: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 6/127(cc) J Grundy 40 B Mom 33 def by Greta C.C. 5/193(cc) R Morgans 55* M Barnard 43 T Simpson 40 L Semmens 26 C Beatson 2/23. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 100 L Corker 25 S Lakmal 3/19 R McNamara 2/9 C Lugg 2/15 def

by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 5/174(cc) A McNamara 54* M Drage 44 S Lakmal 42 M Nunn 26 D Corker 2/23 L Corker 2/29. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 5/132(cc) M Hargreaves 66 T Draffin 26 N Cooke 2/17 L Marchant 2/43 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 34 O Cope 4/5 T Docking 2/5 V Kreeck 2/6. Delatite C.C. 4/105 A Storer 51* def Milawa C.C. 6/95(cc) N de Vries 39 BC Martin 2/13 N Whittall 2/17. Rutherglen United C.C. 7/155(cc) L Balzan 45 R Pantam 38* P Ivery 2/16 BD Milligan 2/29 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 6/107(cc) BD Milligan 33 MC Battisson 3/11 L Peacock 2/17. Merton C. C. 6/192(cc) T Ormond 2/24 R Miller 2/39 def by City Colts C.C. 6/205(cc) R Moore 77 C Reid 48* C Petersen 40. C GRADE: Gapsted CC v Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 8/101 PW Brear 39 A Blyth 2/0 C Garside 2/0. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 9/147 R Parsons 28 J Grundling 2/29 F O’Brien 2/39 def by Greta C.C. 7/155 D Currie 95* B Allan 4/46. UNDER 16: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 9/114(cc) A Novak 3/8 B McGregor 3/16 v Ovens Valley United C.C. City Colts C.C. White v Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/119(cc) X Mitchell 31 H Moore 2/13. Delatite C.C. def Rovers United Bruck C.C. Rutherglen United C.C. v Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/143(cc) J Hart 43 W Botten 31 J Martin 30. UNDER 14: City Colts C.C. 2/13 v Rutherglen United CC 85 J Torney 42* C Ormond 6/0 H Elzinga 2/5. Greta C.C. 5/60 S Bourne 2/2 v Ovens Valley United C.C. 3/62 L McManus 27. Rovers United Bruck GREEN v Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Delatite C.C. v Rovers United Bruck GOLD. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. v Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. UNDER 12: City Colts C.C. Blue 5/58(cc) H Harris 2/3 M McMasters 2/5 def by Ovens Valley United Orange 5/65(cc). Greta C.C. 1/50(cc) def by Beechworth Wanderers CC Blue 1/75(cc). Ovens Valley United Black 21 def by City Colts C.C. White 3/86 D Sanders 29*. Wangaratta Magpies C.C. White 7/95(cc) A Lambert 2/11 T Williams 2/12 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 56 L Jones 2/3 B Kay 2/9. Rovers United C C Yellow 6/87(cc) L Cruikshank 2/4 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 5/79(cc) M Coleman 2/10. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Bulls 6/52(cc) C Seager 2/5 H Membrey 2/5 def by Wangaratta Magpies C.C. Black 7/84(cc) J Browning 2/3. Benalla Burashrangers C.C. Red 1/101 def Rovers United C.C Green 47 O Parker 2/4.

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Sombre ambrose for Myrtleford golfers

DYNAMIC DUE: Zac Cunneen (left) and Craig Piazza took out the John and Sue Wilson Teams of Two Ambrose on Sunday.

THE weekend’s golf action held a special significance for the Myrtleford Golf Club, as the community gathered for the John and Sue Wilson Teams of Two Ambrose, celebrating the lives of John and Sue Wilson who passed away in the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires.

John was a very popular golfer and cricketer, and the event saw more than 100 golfers take to the course.

Sunday, February 5 John & Sue Wilson Teams of Two Ambrose Men’s gross winners: Craig Piazza and Zac Cunneen 70 c/b.

Men’s gross runners up: Brad Carroll and Damien Rossato 70.

Men’s handicap winners: Paul McIlroy and Aaron Jose (8.25) 62.75.

Men’s handicap runners up: David Matthews and Spider Hancock (7) 64 c/b.

Mixed handicap winners: Beverly & Andrew Baird (13.75) 64.25.

Mixed handicap runners up: Kerry & Tony Chapman (15) 65.

Ladies handicap winners:

Kellie Roberts and Leeanne Carmody (8.25) 70.75.

Ladies handicap runners up: Heather Street & Sandra Piazza (17) 72.

Ball winners - men’s: P Tanner and K Kennedy 64.75, P Green and A McKerral 66, G and J Mitchell 66, C Wilson and I Wales 66.25, A Senkic and S Gulbin 66.5, G Anderson and S Reynolds 66.75, J Finn and A Lawson 66.75, D Clark and J Costello 66.75, P Cowman and J Galvan 66.75.

Ball winners - mixed: R and B Van Noordeennen 67, J and A Roseby 70.75.

Ball winners - ladies: J Harper and A Hazeldine 7405.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Hugh Crystal, fourth: Leeanne Carmody and Ben Glass, eighth: Jan Roseby and Aaron Jose, 14th: Kerry Newton and Paul Tanner, 16th: Craig Piazza.

Saturday, February 5 JOHN WILSON DRUMMOND GOLF MONTHLY MEDAL STABLEFORD AMCR 71 AWCR 74 A grade winner and medal: Karl O’Shaughnessy (13) 37 pts.

A grade runner up: Da-

vid Rowe (10) 36 pts.

B grade winners: Rodney Barton (31) 37 pts Commercial Club Albury.

B grade runners up: Evan Jones (31) 35 pts.

Ball winners: S Hansford 34, P Veldman 33, G Browne 33, M Thyssen 33, C Piazza 32.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Karl O’Shaughnessy, fourth second shot: Brad Carrolla, eighth: Paul Tanner, 14th: Sandra Piazza, 16th: Peter Glidden.

Matthews Cleaning encouragement award: Robert Wheeler 23 pts c/b.

Raffle winner: Geoff Veldman.

Tuesday, February 2 Drummond Golf Medal of Medalists Stroke - AMCR 74 A grade winner and medal: Marg Curtis (17) 72.

A grade runner up: Judy Bynon (20) 73.

Nine hole winner: Suzette Kelly (48) 36.

Nine hole runner up: Robyn Ternes (22) 37.

Ball winners: Sarah Deas (32) 74, Heather Street (53) 75, C/B. Foodworks NTPs - first: Marg Curtis, second

fourth shot: Marg Curtis.

Putting competition: Jan Roseby 27 putts, Judy Bynon 27 putts.

Wednesday, February 1 IVONE NUTRIEN STABLEFORD AMCR 71 A grade winner: George Browne (26) 38 pts.

A grade runner up: Evan Jones (32) 35 pts.

Ball winners: P Veldman 33, J Harrington 31 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - fourth second shot: George Browne, eighth: Tony Chapman, 14th: Pieter Veldman.

Tuesday, January 30 BILLY & ME - STABLEFORD AMCR 71 - AWCR 74 A grade winner: Peter Stewart (20) 44pts.

A grade runner up: Marg Curtis (18) 36pts.

Nine hole winner: Robyn Ternes (25) 16 pts c/b.

Nine hole runner up: Penny Dawkins (39) 16pts.

Ball winners: Ann Hazeldine (36) 35pts, Judy Bynon (20) 32pts, Sarah Deas (32) 31pts, Penny Dawkins (39) 16pts c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Faye McLees, eighth: Sarah Deas, 14th: Marg Curtis.

Bright bowlers outmatched LAWN bowlers of the Bright Bowls Club had a tough match against Chiltern B3, who are clearly on top of the ladder having only lost two games out of 13 for the season, while the A3 had a bye this week.

The pennant selectors were once again pleased to have a full team of 12 players available to play against Chiltern in the B3 competition, with Chiltern taking the win 75/14 to Bright’s 30/0.

Greg Pepyat’s team had a close game all day with lead Maureen Magill, second Geoff Sedford, and third Steve Jenvey narrowly losing 16/18, Otto Kupferle’s team with lead Linda Vanderwert, second Sam Kupferle, and third Wayne Curtis downed 8/28 Terry Gibbons’ team with lead Bill Connelly, second Terry McCaw and third Ken Lewis lost 6/29.

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VICTORY: Myrtleford A1 bowler Greg Robbins and his side pulled off a 23-18 win over Benalla on Saturday.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Myrtleford lawn bowlers in fine form MYRTLEFORD’S bowlers tasted a glorious win when the A1 team faced fourth placed Benalla on their home turf and upset the favourites with a terrific 76 to 66 shot win.

While state representative Mary Tragardh went down 11 to 17 and Lance Symons failed by one shot to secure two points 18 to 19, Greg Robbins, Marino Candusio, Theo Zabilowicz and Denis Piazza came out on top with a 23 to 18 win.

Mick Dwyer, Bruce Paton, Jeff

Stagg, and Maria Duic made sure of a great win for the Club with a strong 24 to 12 win.

This win was so important to the club and virtually guarantees Myrtleford shall stay in A1 next season.

The B1 team took on Benalla at Benalla and the team came home with a strong win and now sits equal second and requires another win in the final round this coming Saturday to lock away the double chance.

Scores were 67 to 58 with two of the three rinks getting the points.

Les Brown, Wayne Langdon, Geoff Dyt and Annie Dunstone won 29 to 16, and Graham Burrington, Graeme Attwood, Gareth Williams and Noel Rowe won 17 to 14.

Unfortunately Colin Byrne’s team went down 21 to 28 shots.

The B3 team played at home against Beechworth and had a winning score on the board

when the managers agreed to call it quits due to the persistent rain and drizzle, with Myrtleford leading 50 to 41 shots.

While Peter Sharkey’s rink was down 15 to 19, Barry Rowe, Barry Fullwood, Alan Wood, and young Matt Dunell had their noses in front 18 to 17 shots, but the big winners were Jon Dunell, Barry Morey, Helen Murtagh, and Dawn Murtagh who were leading 17 shots to five against their opponents.

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Bright golfers impress despite challenging conditions

Young blood to bolster Saints

DESPITE overcast conditions across the weekend, competitors at the Bright Golf Club turned in impressive scores.

Veterans, Monday, January 30, Stableford A grade winner: Glenn O’Connell (17) 37 points.

B grade winner: Fran Bentley (36) 36 points.

NTPs - third: Don Grimes, 11th: Allison Gilbert.

Ladies, Wednesday, February 1, Stableford A grade winner: Carol Burgess (12) 33 points.

B grade winner: Elizabeth Barker (27) 34 points.

NTPs - third: Bernie

Wickes, sixth: Bernie Wickes, 11th: Allison Gilbert.

Men, Thursday, February 2, Stableford A grade winner: Douglas Badrock (6) 36 points.

B grade winner: John O’Shea (16) 40 points.

C grade winner: Graham Barrow (25) 36 points.

NTPs - third: Douglas Badrock, sixth: Cameron Wickes, 11th: Ken Grummisch, 16th: Paul Duff.

Men, Saturday, February 4, Stroke Monthly Medal A grade winner: Heath Thompson (13) 72 net.

B grade winner: Marco Pasquinelli (20) 65 net.

C grade winner: Greg

Walsh (22) 70 net.

NTPs - third: Graham McElvenny, sixth: Craig Williamson, 11th: Cameron Wickes, 16th: Greg Walsh.

Ladies, Saturday, February 4, Stableford Winner: Linda Loftus (23) 35 points.

NTPs - sixth: Charlotte Paton, 11th: Jenny Ritcher.

By NATHAN DE VRIES A PAIR of young gun footballers will fly south for the winter from Queensland to play in the red, white and black for season 2023, with Myrtleford announcing the signing of Alex Jacobs and Sam Hilton-Joyce.

Originally from the Albury area, Jacobs moved up to Queensland with family in 2020 where he played a handful of senior games with Maroochydore in the QAFL before being identified as an emerging talent by the Brisbane Lions Academy.

The dynamic half-back/ midfielder has already made waves training at McNamara Reserve.

Also joining the Saints for the upcoming season is Sam Hilton-Joyce, off the back of strong performances for Surfers Paradise in the QAFL over a few years and the Southport Sharks in the VFL. Myrtleford coach Craig Millar said the two livewires will be sure to make an impact on the O&M. “We’re really looking forward to what both of those boys can bring to the club,” he said.

“We’ve got an expansive team of people who help with our recruiting and we were fortunate enough to sit down with those guys and put our pitch to them about where our club’s at and what we’re trying to achieve with our team, and they thought that they’d like to be a part of it.

“They probably compliment where most of our group is at, we know we’re going to be a lot younger this year thant what we have been in the past, so that’s exciting for us.

“To secure the services of a couple of players who fit that demographic of what we’re potentially going to have on a week-to-week basis, and the exposure of the competitions they’ve been at is really going to complement our group.

“Was it strategic? Yes, because it does fit what we’re looking for, but we’re very open to older, more established senior players, hence Tom Wilson and Kyle Winter-Irving coming across to be a part of our coaching division to impart their knowledge into the group.”

Myrtleford will play two practice matches before round one of the O&M on Easter weekend, with a match against Goulburn Valley sides Euroa Magpies on March 18, and Mooroopna Cats on March 25.

WASHED OUT: Ovens Valley United’s A grade squad will play a limited overs game this Saturday against Delatite.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Washed-out Tigers eager for short-form result SATURDAY saw a false-start to the scheduled two-dayer cricket match between Ovens Valley United’s A grade squad and Delatite, with Mansfield’s Lords Reserve simply too wet to play on.

Persistent and annoying rain throughout the morning meant the outfield was too waterlogged to get the game underway at the proposed 1pm start time, and the run-ups didn’t dry out until late afternoon.

Thankfully for the travelling party, they received call before they travelled too far.

“I rang (Delatite’s) Peter Scales in the morning and he thought we were a chance to get on - this was at about 9.30am - and he said if it clears up, he thinks we’d be good,”

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A grade skipper Dylan Bursill said.

“We were just driving down, we got to Glenrowan and we got the call and said the rain hadn’t stopped like he was hoping for, the ground was wet and it doesn’t look like it’s stopping anytime soon.

“So we took his word and didn’t even get there.

“We called our (A reserve) game off in Whorouly early in the day, just with the rain around and the ground and outfield being soaked.

“We had a fair bit of rain on Friday night, and Whorouly was just too wet for A reserve even.”

The match with Delatite wasn’t the only clash which was rain-affected - the match between Beechworth Wanderers and Yarrawonga Mulwala was also unable to get underway.

There’s been no official word from the WDCA as to how this weekend’s weather-impacted matches will look, however, under the WDCA rulebook, they will be played as 40-over one day matches, complete with coloured clothes and a white ball.

“I think it would be better if we went red ball and white clothes just because that’s what we’re going to

be playing for the rest of the year,” Bursill said.

“I know it’s limited overs but that’s what I’d choose, I think it makes sense.

“In a one-dayer against Delatite, I noticed they had a pretty strong team on paper and the league’s pretty close in standard.

“We’ve been chasing really well, but down at Lords it’s always good to have runs on the board on a nice ground, so we’ll just get there and assess the situation.

“You always expect pretty good conditions down there. “ Ovens Valley United’s A grade take on Delatite at Lords Reserve in Mansfield this Saturday from 1pm.

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Final three matches must wins for Power ■

CHARGE: Tyler Barker streams down the court in the Saints’ loss to Benalla on Saturday.

CONTROLLED: Koby Shewry lays one up over Tom Downie.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

REBOUND: Toby Cossor and Benalla’s Eric Milaflores fight to get into position for the rebound.

Saints downed by 10 points

By NATHAN DE VRIES AFTER a resurgent second half of the season landed them in third on the Country Basketball League ladder, Myrtleford’s season is over after a narrow 85-95 loss to Benalla in the second semi-final on Saturday.

With a spotless record from their final six matches before finals, the Saints entered the match with confidence, but Benalla were ready for them.

The Breakers took the lead 21-16 after the first term, but the Saints rallied and brought the scores back level at 43-43 by half-time.

The Saints were slow off the mark in the third quarter, only scoring 17 points for the term while Benalla took the lead by four points.

A 31-25 final term from the Breakers blew away any chance of a fightback, with Myrtleford pushed out of the finals.

Coach Tyler Barker said despite the result, he was proud of his squad’s efforts.

“The game was a well-fought contest by our team and their team, being so competitive with each other all game and all year,” he said.

“I know everyone is happy we got to finish where we did this year but everyone is also disappointed we couldn’t take it one step further.

“We came out of the start quickly but slowed down and gave them a chance to get back in and take over which meant we had to pick up and fight a bit harder to get back.

“At half-time we had just had a

good second quarter come back to tie the game and everyone was locked in and no one was ready to give up without giving it there all.

“In the second half it was hard to tell who was going to come out with the win as it was back and forth but their ability to have the two tall players and win the rebounding hurt us.

“The final quarter was once again neck and neck with it being a tie almost all the way ‘til the last three minutes with Benalla being able to convert on a few more shots than us.”

The Saints offensive stylings demolished many teams in the course of the season, with four players Toby Cossor, Kobe Shewry, Ryley Bouker and Barker himself - in the top seven highest scorers for the season.

The semi-final was no exception, with each of the four scoring in the double digits, with Barker ascendant on 31 from the match.

“Myself, Ryley, Toby and Kobe all near played the whole game scoring very well and giving the game everything we had,” Barker said.

“The season was one of the best Myrtleford men’s CBL has ever had, finishing our last six round games without losing to secure the finals spot.

“With such a young team being able to push the league and go as far as we did is impressive, and finishing with four players in the top seven scorers for the league really showed that we have such a talented core and should be something to keep an eye on in the future.”

Junior Saints reign supreme at Bendigo AFTER two years of hard work, the Myrtleford Saints under 12 boys representative basketball squad was able to come away from Bendigo as the division 2 grand final winners, hopefully a stepping stone to bigger things.

The team stamped their mark on the competition from the first game on Thursday morning, finishing with two convincing wins on the first day.

Going into day two, they looked to be the team to beat in their pool and continued on with a further two wins on the second day.

Day three started with the boys coming up against the other undefeated team in the pool, the Bendigo 3s, and the boys really had a fight on their hands during this game.

In stunning scenes, Myrtleford came from behind at the half to snatch the win and continue on to the semi-finals.

Making light work of Kyneton in the semi, the team progressed into

CHAMPIONS: The Myrtleford Saints under 12 boys squad (back, from left) Kirk Quintana, Nash Durling, Hunter Szaraszek, Xavier Millar, (front, from left) Michelle Barker (coach), Benji Lupo, Archer Hankin, Oscar Szaraszek, Theo Gray, Harrison Purss and Jacob Prestage (assistant coach). their seventh game over three days to play for the div 2 title.

The grand final proved to be a one-sided affair with the Saints again showing their opposition, Maryborough, they have been putting in the work to become a great little team.

Defensively, the Saints were outstanding across the weekend, showing their ability to work together to create turnovers and stops.

With such good defence the team was able to capitalise on these turn-

overs and turn them into scoring options running the floor hard for many fast break opportunities.

The whole roster for the Saints was able to put scores on the board across the three days, and three Saints boys - Xavier Miller, Nash Durling and Hunter Szaraszek - all made it in the top 10 players overall for their division.

The highlight from the grand final was seeing Miller take out the best on court, and seeing the boys celebrate their amazing tournament.

This weekend, the team will step up into Division 1 at the Wodonga tournament which will definitely be a more challenging weekend, but the team is ready to test themselves against some stronger teams.

This weekend Myrtleford District Basketball Association is sending nine teams across to the Wodonga Tournament, six boys’ teams and three girls’ teams, who are all looking forward to the experience.

From back page “It’s another big game, they’re an experienced team, they’ve got a lot of mature heads in their line-up with the bat and ball, they’re a very all-round squad and they defeated Baranduda on the weekend who are second on the ladder.

“They’re bringing some great form into this game.

“We’ve got Lyndon Mitchell, one of our pace bowlers back from an overseas holiday, so he’ll be available for the last three games at home which will be fantastic.

“He’ll bring a lot of experience back to the team, to the line-up where we’ve been a little bit inexperienced in the last couple of games, so that’ll come in handy.

“We’ll have Jacob Styles back for a couple of the last three games heading into finals.

“There’s probably no surprise that batting has been our strength this season, and for the most part bowling has suffered at times.

“We’ll also have Graham Beer back, he played our last game but he’s been under an injury cloud, so hopefully we’ll have him back on board with the bat and ball.”

Mount Beauty hosts Kiewa this Saturday from 1pm at the Mount Beauty Recreation Reserve.

Sympathy for the Roos ■

From back page “It’s going to be a big loss to the Corowa community if they can’t get together on a weekly/fortnightly basis to follow their teams and socialise, it’s going to be a bigger loss.”

With the Roos going into recess the worst possible outcome for the league, Chapman said he still believes Corowa-Rutherglen can produce a miracle.

“Knowing the Corowa personnel, they would be doing everything possible to field a side, and it sounds like they are - I’m not sure if they’ve given up hope just yet,” he said.

“Hopefully they can do something about it because Corowa are a great side, they’re a good club, they’re normally good games with good atmospheres.

“I think the league are going to take another look (at the fixture) and revise it, that’s what they’ve indicated to us so far if that’s what happens.

“If they do go into recess, it’ll be ‘watch this space’, they’ll definitely have to have a look at something.”

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By NATHAN DE VRIES MOUNT Beauty’s A grade side have just three matches remaining before finals, and if they want a strong starting position to push for the flag, they’ll need to sweep their next three games.

After enjoying the bye over the weekend, the Power sits at fourth on the ladder, but with positions three to six all within a game or two of each other, it’s paramount to win as many matches as possible.

Mount Beauty skipper Daniel Saville said the bye came at a good time for his side to set their sights on finishing strongly.

“It was good to have a rest, good to reflect on what we’ve done so far this season and what needs to be done in the last three weeks,” he said.

“The ladder’s starting to take shape with some results on the weekend.

“We’ve got three games to go against Kiewa, Dederang, and Bethanga, and we can still control the outcome of our season, so that is pleasing.

“A couple of wins or losses can really determine the first week of the finals.

“I think we’re all but guaranteed a spot in the finals with the results on the weekend, but now it’s about getting the best possible position on the ladder for week one of the finals.”

The Power hosts Kiewa this weekend, who will be fired up after handing second-placed Baranduda their third loss for the year.

Mount Beauty will welcome back some key names to their bowling attack for this weekend, with others set to return in time for finals.

“They’re a bit of a sleeping giant, Kiewa - they seem to fly under the radar and then all of a sudden they’re making some good progress,” Saville said.

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SO CLOSE MYRTLEFORD’S men’s CBL side came agonisingly close to a grand final berth in their 85-95 semi-final loss to Benalla on Saturday. Ryley Bouker (pictured) scored 24 points for the match in a dominant offensive showing by the Saints.  Story page 31. PHOTO: Janet Watt

Sympathy for the Roos MYRTLEFORD Alpine Saints co-president Luke Chapman understands the pain the CorowaRutherglen Football Netball Club is struggling through better than most.

The Roos will go into recess if 75 per cent of voting members are in favour of a special resolution, which will be put to members in just over three weeks’ time.

Along with chronic player shortage, the club lost their clubrooms to floods late last year with the damage being valued at $221,000 to only add to the pain.

Chapman said the situation was horrible, but not unheard of in the O&M.

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“It’s always a bit of a shock, but Myrtleford’s been in that situation before, so we can relate to it, especially the player shortage,” he said.

“It is a surprise, but as we all know it’s getting harder and harder to field football and netball sides in this day and age especially when you’ve got a lot of

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smaller clubs around you as well.

“That’s the big problem for them over there, as well as us, we’ve got some smaller clubs around us as well.”

The Saints know better than most in the region how close a club can come to falling apart.

“We went through it in 2009, we were very close to going into recess as well,” Chapman said.

“I had a look through my old paper clippings the other day and there’s a back page from mid-to-late 2009 where we held a crisis meeting at the footy club

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to mend the dire player shortage situation.

“They decided to push on and we suffered on the field, footballwise - I think the netballers were competitive and went pretty well - but the football side of things, especially the seniors and reserves really struggled in 2009.

“Football’s not all about winning, it’s about getting people to the game, that social interaction which improves mental health and improves your social connections.

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