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Getting the signal HARRIETVILLE is soon to get a television upgrade, thanks to the work of the Harrietville Television Committee and an Emergency Recovery Victoria Grant.

The repeater station, situated in a hut near the Cavalier Spur track, is currently undergoing upgrades to replace ageing equipment and will soon be transmitting a signal up to 10 times stronger than it was previously, according to Harrietville TV Committee

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president Ed Gardner.

He said the upgrade will undergo a three-stage process of installing the equipment, accurately locating the transmission and then switching over the signal to the new equipment.

The switch-over to the new equipment is expected to

any power surge Upgrade Upg d to H Harrietville i ill TV service i underway d y alleviates when the power lines get occur late this week, he said.

The committee received an $11,099 grant from Emergency Management Victoria to improve the broadcast coverage across Harrietville and surrounds.

Mr Gardner said the committee had contributed some of their own funds to the upgrade as the costs of the project had risen since they had applied for the grant.

He said some local residents subscribe to

Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST), instead of subscribing to the committee’s transmission, but he said VAST doesn’t provide local services, such as WIN Television or Prime from Albury.

“It doesn’t give you that community-feel local television,” he said.

He also said it was becoming difficult to find replacement components for the current equipment,

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while it has also been subject to many lightning strikes.

“There’s a 1.6 kilometre power cable which has been subject to a lot of lightning strikes and we’ve had to do repairs over the years to the power cable,” he said.

“We’ve put other equipment in place to alleviate any lightning strikes in the hut area.

“We’ve put a power conditioner in, which

switched on and off.”

Mr Gardner said subscription to the service costs $50 a year for homes and $80 for businesses, which pays for maintenance and insurance.

Subscriber John Gertsakis said the project was a credit to the Harrietville TV Committee and a positive step for the community.

“If it helps upgrade the service that’s a really good thing,” he said.

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Community representative on the recreation reserve committee of management, Amanda Shepherd, said they are calling on every user group at the reserve to attend and provide input.

“We want community representation at the master plan strategic meeting so

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that nobody misses out on having their say,” she said.

“We really want to hear from the public how they envisage the rec reserve looking in the future.”

She said discussion will include ongoing use of the reserve by different user groups, potential new user

groups and parking issues.

Ms Shepherd said some initial work has been done on the strategic planning by the committee, including grants that have been applied for, while the A W Richardson Pavilion is currently being upgraded and a new amenities block is set to be built.

She said these upgrades are likely to result in the reserve having more demand, another reason for sound future planning.

“It’ll be an amazing venue

for functions, even weddings, or parties or family reunions,” she said about the pavilion.

“And with the amenities block being upgraded and made bigger, you might attract some bigger and better events, which we’re hoping to do.

“We already have a fairly full calendar now.”

Ms Shepherd said Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth was planned to be one of the facilitators of the meeting.

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The recreation reserve is used by a wide range of groups, including the Myrtleford Show Society, the Myrtleford Lions, the Myrtleford Speedway Club and the Myrtleford Repair Cafe.

The reserve was the site of the four-day Alpine Regional Horseman’s Cutting Event from February 23-26, and will be hosting the Open Roads Motorcycle Rally over the March long weekend.

Ms Shepherd said the event would have up to 500 people camping at the reserve for the event.

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Campaigners slam tree plans

By BRODIE EVERIST CAMPAIGNERS hoping to stop any impact to the gateway trees at the entrance to Bright have criticised the Deague Group’s claims to be minimising impact to the popular avenue.

Leanne Boyd, author of an online petition calling for the trees to be saved, said the developer’s claim to establish avenues within the site would not replace the purportedly 80-year-old trees along the Great Alpine Road.

“They will not replace the destruction of a beautiful iconic avenue of trees that welcome residents home, and visitors to the town,” she said.

“These are in keeping with an avenue of honour and should be protected, you cannot replace these around the corner in your residential estate.”

“The 160 trees they are saving are an asset to them and accordingly they have designed their estate around them, which should have allowed for an entry in the more sensible place where no trees need to be removed.

“If they were truly concerned, as they say they are, no trees would be being pulled out.

“They are maximising their return on investment by making it happen the best way they can.”

“We are wanting an alternate plan that does not involve tree removal and three entrances into that avenue.”

Dr Sue Ronco, PhD, Porepunkah resident and vocal opponent of any tree loss at the site, said the community had never been consulted over the 160 trees which the Deague Group said had been flagged for removal, and then spared.

The Deague Group have said they will be planting 2000 trees in the development, but Ms Boyd and Dr Ronco both said this was likely standard practice for an estate of this size.

“We are talking ‘millionaire’s row’ here, and these kind of buyers like their leafy suburban vibe,” Dr Ronco said.

“I don’t think these new trees are going to be any kind of replacement for our historic trees.”

Dr Ronco was also concerned over the planned relocation of trees.

“The Deague group seem to be implying that they can ‘relocate’ huge mature trees rather than destroy them, but they are not guaranteeing anything,” she said.

“I ask if this is even possible - those trees are massive.”

The Deague Group has not said which trees will be impacted by the intersection into the Great Alpine Road, however, at the planned intersection site are trees of a range of ages.

In a video released in February, Alpine Shire Council chief executive officer Will Jeremy said at least two larger trees, one medium tree, and two juvenile trees will be impacted, however, the Deague Group has since said up to four trees will be impacted under a proposal to reduce the Great Alpine Road speed limit to 60kp/h near the development.

TREE TROUBLES: Campaigners have criticised the Deague Group’s claims to be minimising impact to the popular avenue.

Up to four trees may be impacted: Deague

UP to four trees along the Great Alpine Road will be impacted by the Bright Valley Development under a 60kp/h limit proposal, according to the Deague Group.

In a statement released last week, the Deague Group said the planned intersection into the Great Alpine Road requires the oversight of the Department of Transport and Planning, who identified four trees situated around the planned entrance as needing removal or relocation to ensure safe traffic conditions along the Great Alpine Road.

The Deague Group said they are working closely with VicRoads and Alpine Shire Council to deliver entrances required by the development plan and minimise the disruption of as many trees as possible.

According to the Deague Group, they plan to relocate any impacted trees that they can within the development site itself, or along the Great Alpine Road, while they are also looking

to reduce road’s speed limit.

They said they will also augment the existing Great Alpine Road with new mature oak trees.

Deague Group chief executive officer Will Deague said the planned development goes to great lengths to retain every possible tree on the site and will see an additional 2,000 established trees planted throughout, while also creating new avenues that celebrate the existing mature trees on site.

“We are working with council and the Department of Transport on various strategies to absolutely minimise tree loss of the gateway trees,” he said.

“This includes reducing the speed limit from 80kp/h to 60kp/h.

“If the current 80kp/h zone stays in place, it will further impact trees based on highway standards.

“Local residents have rightfully been protective and vocal about trees on the Great Alpine

Road. We share this sentiment, which is why we have invested in designing for minimal impact and exploring relocating the four trees within the site instead of removal.

“A reduction in speed limit is sensible due to our adjacent future development, and by doing so will enable us to limit tree loss to a minimum.

“Additionally, we identified retaining approximately 160 previously earmarked trees to be demolished. This includes the beautiful poplar rows planted by the previous owner approximately 40 years ago.

“We have also ordered approximately 2000 advanced trees, which are currently growing in Echuca.

“These will be planted throughout the estate as streets and houses are completed.

“Beyond enhancing Bright’s manifold natural attributes, we are mindful of delivering an estate that makes a positive contri-

bution to the local community.

“This ranges from easing the pressure on local housing stock through to assisting in providing an engineering solution for ensuring Stackey Gully Creek is upgraded and equipped to handle once-in-a-hundred-year weather events.

“We are heavily invested in the region and plan to create an estate that the whole Bright community can be proud of.”

The statement also said no roundabouts have been proposed at the intersection.

According to the statement, the Deague Group is finalising architecture and landscaping plans for the dwellings, with plans to officially launch the estate in Q2 2023.

It is anticipated that construction of the display village will be complete in September 2023, and Deague is keen to move quickly so that the community can see the high standard set by the development, the statement said.

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$7.3m budget surplus

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council is forecasting a full year surplus of $7.3 million; $1.8m higher than the budget surplus of $5.5m, after looking at its budget report quarterly review at the monthly meeting last week.

The purpose of the report is to provide council with an overview of the quarter’s results and an update on the forecast financial position against the full year budget.

The report read that a key driver of the increase in the budgeted surplus is the forecast additional grant income of $3.1m.

Employee costs are also forecast to be under budget at $0.2m.

In addition, an above budget forecast of rate and charges income of $0.1m relates to an increase of income in lieu of rates and supplementary valuations that have offset the previously

reported error in the budget for waste management service charges.

These positive variances are offset by the expensing ($1.1m in Materials and Services expenditure) of the fully funded Bogong High Plains Road Blackspot project, which will occur when the road is handed over to DELWP later in the financial year.

Forecast increased grant income of $3.1m relates mainly to the Great Valley Trail ($1.1m), unbudgeted bushfire recovery income ($1.0m), council flood support funding ($0.5m), an unbudgeted grant for YACVic Future Proof program ($0.3m), funding for the Rural Councils Transformation Project ($0.3m), extra funding for Supported Playgroups service delivery ($0.1m), unbudgeted income for the Porepunkah Caravan Park ($0.2m) and unbudgeted income for the

Tawonga Holiday Park ($0.1m).

Capacity constraints have led to project officer resources being allocated away from the following projects to higher priority projects - leading to a reduction in expenditure of $440k; • Mount Beauty Landfill Rehabilitation; • Tawonga Fisherman’s Walk Public Toilet; • Mount Beauty Airport Bowser Design; • Mount Beauty Depot Concept Design; and • Bright Carparking Stage 3.

Additionally, the Myrtleford Landfill Rehabilitation has also seen a forecast reduction in expenditure with $920k as the EPA approval process is expected to take up to four months, after which a contractor for the works will be appointed.

These expense reductions have been offset by forecast expenditure increases against the

following projects: • Mount Beauty Airport Upgrade ($630k); • Tawonga Caravan Park Upgrade ($100k); • Alpine View Children’s Centre Expansion ($150k); • Energy Efficient Street Lighting ($427k); • Bakers Gully Road Drainage Renewal ($130k); • Outdoor Dining Program ($122k).

Commensurately due to the above, the workforce capitalisation expenditure is forecasted to drop ($200k).

The Local Government Act 2020 (LGA 2020) requires that an assessment be made as to whether a revised budget is required after the quarterly finance report is completed.

As none of these three items is forecast to occur, council is not required to complete a revised budget for 2022/23.

Strong petition support CAMPAIGNER Leanne Boyd has said her petitions to stop any tree removals beside the Bright Valley Development have received strong support from the community.

According to Ms Boyd, 26 Bright and Porepunkah businesses, and five Mount Beauty ones, are hosting paper petitions.

She estimated it has received around 700 signatures.

Meanwhile, her online petition had received 4953 signatures as of Monday afternoon.

According to the Deague Group, up to four trees along the Great Alpine Road will be impacted by the Bright Valley Development under a 60km/h limit proposal at that section of the road.

Storms see few callouts

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Bright and Myrtleford SES units had a quiet weekend despite storms on Saturday and Sunday night.

According to Myrtleford SES controller David Coates, they were called out to a fallen tree over the Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road near Mudgegonga on Saturday night, which they cleared at around 11pm.

Bright SES controller Graham Gales said they had no callouts over the weekend.

According to the TAFCO weather monitor in Myrtleford, 8.8mm of rain fell early Monday morning, while a maximum wind speed of 34.1 km/h was recorded on Sunday night.

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DRIVING FESTIVAL: The Targa Classica will be winding its way up the Great Alpine Road in late March, visiting Bright and Mount Hotham.

Classic car tour coming to the Alpine Shire A FOUR-day motoring festival, the Targa Classica, will be winding its way up the Great Alpine Road in late March, visiting Bright and Mount Hotham.

In its fifth year in Australia, the Targa Classica 2023 has attracted 220 competitors from all over Australia and NZ. Vintage classics join modern supercars to take on the chal-

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Drivers can compete in two categories: the Classica Trofeo, classic cars pre-1976; and the Legend Trofeo, classic cars post1976 to modern.

Each category will follow the same course and take in the same stages.

The event covers around 1000kms over four days and involves 70-80 competition stages.

On March 28, the classic cars will travel from Healesville, through Myrtleford, and stop at Bright from 3-5pm at Ireland Street.

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carpark, and spectators can view the vehicles and meet the competitors.

Andrew Lawson, director of Targa Classica, said Mount Hotham’s winding roads are the perfect backdrop for the event.

“The village will be abuzz with excitement and fun, the street lined with more than 100 cars from 1924 to now,” he said.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Save our gateway trees THE trees that line the Great Alpine Road at the entrance to Bright hold immense cultural, social, aesthetic and spiritual value to the people of Bright, and the surrounding region.

These trees give our town its unique, picturesque character and they play an essential role in allowing us to define our identity as Bright residents, an identity that is deep-seated and purposeful.

We feel the trees to be a living, breathing part of who we are and to lose even one of them would be deeply distressing.

We feel a strong sense of belonging when we pass under the shady archway made by the trees, as we enter the town.

There is a gentle, peaceful welcoming quality to the extended enclosed avenue that draws you into the very heart of Bright.

We associate the trees with the soul of our town, they make Bright a place of profound natural beauty that people are drawn into, and always wish to return to.

To stay in Bright is to fall under their spell and feel their peaceful enchantment.

In a way, our trees hold our community together, tying

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Their enduring presence brings that sense of our past history into the current moment - so as each new person who passes by them can understand where we have come from, and hopefully, who and what we wish to become.

To lose our precious trees would be to lose our way as a community.

It would be to celebrate mindless, heartless progress at the expense of owning and cherishing who we know ourselves to be - we belong here, we live

here, and so do our trees.

There must be another way.

We must commit to striving for the right outcome, the only acceptable outcome. We must save our trees.

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A beautiful entrance to Bright I was driving to Bright from Myrtleford last week, following the inevitable caravan - two in fact.

The back one was registered in Queensland so I drove along seeing the valley as these Queenslanders would be seeing

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it, maybe for the first time?

They would have seen the hops looking amazing and probably discussed what they thought they were.

Then magnificent Mount Buffalo along the way and Mt Feathertop sitting proudly at the head of the valley.

Then we drove through the beautiful tunnel of trees into Bright - and now I hear there are plans to cut some of them down to make way for a road.

Just too sad.

What will this beautiful entrance into town look like when some of the trees are missing?

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Volunteers receive rare honour following Bright water rescue TWELVE volunteers from the Bright SES unit received a rare ‘Commendation for Service Award’ last week for the rescue of a 16-year-old on January 7, who had been swept over a low weir dam into swift water during flood conditions at Bright Centennial Park.

The volunteers were led by crew leader Marcus Warner and incident agency commander (IAC) Graham Gales, and included crew members Trina Friend, James Sadgrove, Jon Miller, Gabrielle Stratton, Paul Watson, Russell Maunder, Dermot Meany and Jarrod Vanderree.

Two other members, Gordon Thomas and Roy Kennedy, also coordinated resources for the response from the local headquarters with personnel responding from across the wider region and other agencies.

The citation identified that the volunteers “displayed exceptional leadership, rescue principles, and safety considerations during the improvised rescue, in what was a confronting and stressful event for all members involved.”

According to Victoria SES (VICSES), nine SES Bright Unit volunteers attended the park in response to a request for assistance in the evening of January 7, along with other emergency services, and with support from the local headquarters.

At this time, community members were also attempting to jump into the low weir dam to conduct a civilian rescue.

With the young male stranded for

WELL-DESERVED: Bright SES volunteers received a rare ‘Commendation for Service Award’ last week, pictured here with VICSES assistant chief officer Ray Jasper (centre), senior sergeant Doug Incoll from Bright Police (middle right) and VICSES chief officer of operations Tim Wiebusch (far right).

PHOTO: Jean-Pierre Ronco some time and a Land-Based Swift Water Rescue team called for, but approximately an hour away, the SES volunteers devised a rescue plan, with the members utilising ropes and a sling technique based off other rescue disciplines using their experience from general rescue, road rescue and technical rescue.

The 16-year-old was pulled successfully from the river by volunteers and delivered into the care of Ambulance Victoria paramedics at 8:10pm, in front of a crowd of around 200 people.

“I’m proud of my members, we worked with what we had at hand,

and thankfully this was a successful rescue with a great outcome,” deputy unit controller Marcus Warner said.

“Every rescue is different, but this one was particularly difficult with so many onlookers, who were also putting themselves in danger to try and rescue the young boy, it was very stressful.

“There were a lot of considerations we needed to make, before we could even begin the improvised rescue.”

The event last week was attended

by Victoria SES chief officer of operations Tim Wiebusch and assistant chief officer Ray Jasper.

Mr Wiebusch commended the

volunteers for quick, critical thinking, and said their rescue techniques arguably saved the 16-year-old’s life.

“While an improvised rescue technique was used at the time of this incident, the members on scene displayed fine examples of the VICSES values of ‘focused and adaptable’, ‘we are part of our community’ and ‘safety drives our decisions’,” he said.

“They perfectly embody what it means to be a VICSES volunteer and I could not be prouder of them.”

According to VICSES, prior to last week the Commendation for Service Award had not been awarded to a VICSES member in almost a decade.

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New workshop to support girls in STEM

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MARIAN College student Maddison Pasqualotto is helping guide the way for young girls into STEM subjects with her new afterschool workshop.

The year 11 student has created the workshop geared towards helping year one and two girls develop an interest, motivation, and confidence towards STEM subjects such as science and engineering.

“I found that I was one of only a few girls my age who are interested in STEM and would have welcomed opportunities to learn more about science, technology,” she said.

“I am currently taking an applied computing class through distance education because it’s something that’s so important to me.

“Women only make up 15 per cent of the STEM workforce in Australia.

“There are often stereotypes and

misconceptions around women in science, who are a minority in this field.

“I wanted to create a fun after school activity and would be thrilled if I could create an excitement around STEM for these young girls which they can take with them into the future.”

Research by the Australian government has shown that girls’ disengagement with STEM starts as early as the primary years of school, with girls thinking that STEM is not for them and that they lack natural ability.

Meeting at the Myrtleford Library, the group of young girls have worked through a critical thinking and problem-solving challenge and last week learned a number of techniques for working with cardboard.

The next session will be held Friday, March 10 with more to come next term.

GO GIRLS: Marian College year 11 student Maddison Pasqualotto (top row, middle) is holding afterschool workshops for young girls like year one and two students (Back, from left) Brodie Pozzan, Lara Nannipieri, Mya Lovelle, Maisie Fitzpatrick, Pippa Carroll, Sophie Kimball, Madison Rae; (front, from left) Matilda McKeone, Madelyn Cresswell, Mavis Ives and Molly Mullane-Grant interested in STEM subjects.

Users asked to help council plan future of key sport sites

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council is calling on active users of their local sports and recreation spaces and facilities to help them plan for the future of key sites across the municipality.

Master planning for Pioneer Park in Bright, the Sports and Education Precinct in Mount Beauty, and Myrtleford’s town centre

sports and recreation facilities is currently underway in order to meet both the existing and future needs of the community.

The need for three master plans was identified in council’s recently completed Sport and Active Recreation Plan (2022).

Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth said each of these sites provided an array of sport and active recreation

spaces of various sizes, ages, layouts and conditions.

“We’re currently seeking input from regular users of these sites to help us address some of the key challenges we face, including improving accessibility and inclusiveness for all, finding ways to better activate spaces, and determining the need for renewals or additional facilities and infrastructure,” he said.

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A man and his music Myrtleford musician features in extension of Summer Series concerts

By BRODIE EVERIST MANY Myrtleford residents joke that you need to live 20 years there to be called ‘a local’, so musician Rudi Katterl, who moved to the town just over a year ago, has a long way to go.

However, he has quickly become an integral beat in the town’s musical heart through teaching, gigging and helping organise many local performances.

Over the next month Mr Katterl will be playing at the Piazza with two of his long-term outfits - JD and the Kat on March 10, and The Stents on April 7 - in an extension of Myrtleford’s popular Summer Series.

In JD and the Kat he will be performing with well-known local musician Joe Davis, while in The Stents he works with Keith Haggerty to perform contemporary covers.

“I’m always open to having different bands, different lineups,” he said.

“If you don’t want to travel too far, there’s a fair bit of work in the North East as far as music, you just have different bands and play the same venues.”

However, his most recent projects have been renovating the home he lives in near the centre of Myrtleford, and starting a music shop on Standish Street, both of which are nearly complete, giving him time to

READY TO STRUM: Local musician Rudi Katterl will be playing in both of the Summer Series concerts on March 10 and April 7.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist think on more creative pursuits.

“I can chill a little bit and start thinking creatively instead of ‘what color am I going to paint the walls’?” he said.

Mr Katterl moved to the North East around 30 years ago, setting up a studio in Wandiligong by restoring an old miner’s cottage.

“That was a huge job,” he said.

But it ultimately proved fruit-

ful, with the studio the site for recording his own albums and works with local artists, including Terry Lockwood, as well as drummer/percussionist Nicky Bomba.

“I prefer the studio than going out gigging sometimes because I like the creative aspect,” he said.

And while Mr Katterl isn’t yet

a local, he’s planning to become one.

“This is my last house - I’m staying here,” he said.

“There’s has a real sense of community here.”

JD and the Cat will be performing at the Myrtleford Piazza from 5-8pm this Friday, and with The Stents on April 7 from 5-8pm.

Local Landcare supports feral deer plan UPPER Ovens Valley Landcare have voiced their support for the current draft national feral deer action plan released last December.

“It is targeted at stopping the westward spread by establishing a national containment zone and controlling the impact of one of the most concerning emerging pest animals in Australia,” Upper Ovens Valley Landcare president Peter Jacobs said.

He said the impact of feral deer was nothing new to residents of the Upper Ovens Valley as they are abundant in in this area, causing concern for farmers, foresters, gardeners and motorists, as well as having a devastating impact on our precious national parks.

“Left uncontrolled in good conditions, feral deer populations can increase by 34-50 per cent every year, and scientists now predict that without action feral deer will inhabit nearly every habitat in every part of Australia,” he said.

“Current populations are too high to be controlled just by recreational hunting and control needs to be targeted to where the impacts and return for effort are greatest.

“The Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group has been very active on this issue over the last year, running well attended forums and field days to raise the awareness in the community of the impact of feral deer and importantly what landowners can do about it.

“We have developed a kit for landowners outlining options for control that will be on our website soon.

“Despite the problems feral deer are causing to the environment, economy and public safety, it is quite bizarre they remain protected wildlife under Victoria’s Wildlife Act. “They should be treated as pests like foxes, pigs and rabbits.

“The National Feral Deer Action Plan 20222027 has been released for public consultation, with submissions closing by March 20.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

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Stephen Bryant How long have you been living in the area?

Seven and a half years.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a butcher but I only work casual now, I’m semi-retired.

How did you get into that?

It was the first job that came along when I was a kid.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Mainly walking the dogs around town.

Sometimes I drive up to Mount Hotham or Mount Buffalo.

What do you like about the area?

I love the scenery and all the areas you can walk. The community’s good too, everyone’s friendly and very helpful.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Around the pubs in Myrtleford first and Bright, Mount Buffalo, even Wangaratta. Wangaratta’s good too.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Not really. I’m happy as it is.

How long have you been living in the area?

46 years.

What do you do for a living?

I worked in an office, then I worked as a Dederang Hotel cook and then I became an enrolled nurse. I’m now a retired enrolled nurse.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I like cooking, sewing, knitting, healthcare and a bit of gardening. I also love history, especially of the Kiewa Valley.

People have been here since around the mid-1880s and have created amazing life stories throughout time.

What do you like about the area?

I like the peace, I like the beauty of the valley, it feels safe. It’s a wonderful place to raise children, because you know where they are, most of the time. They’re

much more likely to be able to cope with the outside world because they’ve done work on a farm.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I’d take them up to Mount Beauty to get a coffee, I’d show them our local picnic spots. I’d give praises to Gundowring Ice Cream and the Gundowring Recreation Reserve and Hall. I could go a little bit further afield - we’ve got some lovely places like Yackandandah. A picnic by the river is really great - the kids can have a lot of fun. And we’ve got a great local pub.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I’d like the local council to fix the roads, but otherwise it’s a sanctuary, it’s a lovely place to be. We’ve got beautiful hills each side, we’ve got a lovely valley up the middle and a great river - there’s nothing really you should change here.

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How long have you lived in the area?

I arrived in Mount Beauty in 1982 after beginning my teaching career in Sea Lake in the north-west of the state. After four years in the Mallee I took a Relieving Teacher job for the next four years, travelling around the state filling in for absent science teachers anywhere from Mildura and Geelong to Corryong and Benalla. It was a great life.

What do you like about living here?

Like everyone else I love the mountains, the climate, and the outdoor activities on offer. I also like the way that our town attracts interesting retirees from all sorts of backgrounds - I can imme-

diately think of a fighter pilot, a geologist, a geophysicist, as well as musicians, artists, media personnel, teachers, doctors, sportspeople, ...the list goes on. Getting to know the other members of our Rotary Club has introduced me to an eclectic bunch of very interesting people.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

It is always great to see the changes new people bring. At Rotary we set about making changes to things ourselves. In recent years we have made significant improvements in our town. Some examples are air purifiers in hospitals and aged care facilities, outdoor exercise equipment in Tawonga and Tawonga South, and assistance with access to careers info and science activities for our teenagers.

What do you do, your hobbies

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and interests?

As well as the usual skiing, walking, cycling and tennis I like to repair old things (like Mini Coopers) or build and make things from found materials. I have a long history with the local mountain search and rescue group (Birkebeiners) and like to work on the team that keeps our Hoppet ski race going. I also like to work with other Rotarians on local projects or on fundraising for humanitarian aid.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I would take them straight to Rotary Park on the banks of the West Kiewa, where our members are well underway with the process of renovating the facilities and cleaning up the riverbank to give access to the water. And I would tell them they are always welcome to join us.

You don’t have to go far to feel like you’re a whole world away. Just far enough to leave the crowds behind and find your space. A place where you can reconnect with nature, soak in the scenery and feed your soul.

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WATER WARRIOR: Caitlin Frawley raised $410 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation in the Super Swim Challenge.

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: The Stents’ Rudi and Kevin entertained the dragon boat racers after the races.

PICTURE PERFECT: The idyllic setting for the dragon boat races at Mount Beauty Pondage.

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Caitlin’s super swim for kids

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CONGRATULATIONS to Mount Beauty local lass Caitlin Frawley who entered the Super Swim Challenge for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, that ran during the month of February.

Nationwide more than 13,000 entered to complete their personal challenge.

Caitlin set herself the task of swimming 20km completing it with one day to spare raising $410.

Caitlin swam in the afternoons at the local pool in

Mount Beauty, everything was going swimmingly (excuse the pun) until she strained her shoulder changing from freestyle to backstroke and breaststroke.

“This is the first time I’ve done the challenge and I will do it again next time.

“I encourage others to do it, you can choose your donation goal and the distance you want to swim.

“It is a great feeling to do what you love while contributing to a worthy cause.”

came up from Melbourne to perform, delighting everyone with a colourful demonstration around the gardens.

Amazing music followed with ‘The Stents’ Rudi and Kevin. Who knew we had such talent nearby, coming over from Myrtleford and Beechworth?

Those wanting to participate next time can visit the Starlight website” Well done Caitlin!

THE Dragon Boat Race last Saturday at the Mount Beauty Pondage drew a large crowd of onlookers with the Beechworth taking out the first place.

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St Marys’s Primary School

Celebrate’s 100 years 1923-2023

A wealth of history and dedication ST Mary’s Primary School had humble beginnings, but members of the school have shown a resourcefulness and dedication that has seen it through 100 years of challenges and changes in education.

According to a 1977 Myrtleford Times article, the first four Presentation Sisters arrived in Myrtleford in February of 1923 to a school building, but no furniture.

The article, published in the same year as the St Mary’s Parish 100th anniversary, said the local publican kindly donated stools so at the children had something to sit on.

Current school principal Kitty Hancock said during the 1930s space was limited, and the convent stables were scrubbed and cleaned by the parish priest and converted into classrooms.

“Imagine the heat in summer and the extreme clod in winter,” she said.

According to the article, during the war years many girls from outlying areas became boarders as the rationing of petrol became a huge expense for families.

The convent also became home for many Italian children whose parents were interned at Tatura during the war.

A community of six sisters cared for these children while also running a school.

Local farmers kept the convent supplied with all kinds of farm produce and with firewood.

According to the paper, in the 1950s’ enrolments steadily increased with a

flood of migrants settling in the Ovens Valley.

By 1977, enrolments had grown to 776.

During this time, the parish raised the funds to build many of the school buildings, as government funding was not available to Catholic schools.

Ms Hancock said the 1980s saw the first lay principal, with another three lay principals following.

“St Mary’s Primary School acknowledges those who have gone before, bringing to the school a wealth of knowledge, support, and expertise over the years,” she said.

“Our school appreciates its rich history with many of our children being second and third generation students.

“I am so pleased with the direction of the school and its current success as high performing.

“The teachers are extremely dedicated and caring, with the children’s interest central to all they do.”

St Mary’s will be commemorating their 100th anniversary with a centenary mass at the school on Saturday at 6pm, followed by a light supper.

In October the school will hold two events to celebrate the centenary.

On October 6 students will return to the ‘olden days’ with games and a dress up day, while on October 7 a ‘Celebration Day’ will be held with past and present students, staff, parish members and families coming together for a reunion.

LIGHTING THE WAY: St Mary’s students (top, from left) Arrabella Chapman, Emily Law, Zahlee Power, Aviva Lovelle, Chayse Coleman, (bottom, from left) John Carroll, Lui Laria and Archie Rossato with the lantern that is the symbol of St Mary’s Primary School, in recognition of the work of Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters.

SISTERS: A photo taken around 1930 of the Presentation Sisters who taught at St Mary’s, including Mother Michael McMahon after which the school’s McMahon Centre is named.

HEADING TO SCHOOL: Students walking towards St Mary’s school buildings.

Also pictured are the old stables that were converted into classrooms.

ALL ASSEMBLED: A St Mary’s school assembly in the 1950s.

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St Marys’s Primary School

Celebrate’s 100 years 1923-2023

EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY: St Mary’s students Skyler Desagon and Luca Zamperoni studying maths using iPads last week.

AMAZING ALUMNI: Former St Mary’s students (from left) Maria Rinaldi, Anna Millar, Lucia Southern, Gab Jackson, Adam Davis and Sonia Rinaldo, who all work at the school.

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The growing quality of education

By BRODIE EVERIST ST Mary’s Primary School must be doing something right when six of its employees were former students.

For the school’s 100th anniversary two of them recalled memories they had of their time at the Catholic primary school and how education has evolved since their school days.

“There was a great expectation of what went on in the classroom,” Italian teacher Maria Rinaldi said, who attended the school from 1960-1967.

“The roles we had to fulfil weren’t just schoolwork, it was also polish the floorboards, keep

the room spick and span,” she said.

“But I think it taught us a lot of respect for property, and people as well.”

She said she particularly looked forward to the school fete, where the kids would bring toffee apples or toffees to sell at recess and make money for the missions.

“The fete was always a highlight for everybody,” she said.

Lucia Southern, who works in administration and as a teacher aide at St Mary’s, said during her years at the school in the 1970s there were many migrants atttending, including schoolkids with Italian, Croatian, Spanish and German backgrounds.

She said many people had been

drawn to the tobacco industry, a major employer at the time, and she estimated the school had grown to between 400-500 students, larger than today.

“You had classes of about 40,” she said “We had people that couldn’t speak English when they first started.”

Both ladies agreed that schoolkids today receive a far more varied education, while the school has embraced the use of digital technology as a learning tool.

“They have so many different styles of learning compared to what we had,” Ms Rinaldi said.

“The classes have opened up, they’re not the four walls.

“It’s more open learning as well, and children having more technology, freedom to work with their iPads.

“We had to sit in a desk the whole day.”

Ms Southern said when she started working at the school around 24 years ago they were just starting to use computers in the classroom.

“You might have had five or six computers in the classroom,” she said.

“Now everyone has an iPad we’ve got one-to-one iPads right across the school.”

School principal Kitty Hancock said St Mary’s continues the tradition of the Presentation Sisters

in teaching the values of respect, kindness and caring for each other.

“While these values remain the same, teaching and learning has certainly changed to meet the needs of students today,” she said.

“Technology has become a part of our lives and skills in this area are taught, including how to remain safe on technology.

“Each child has an iPad that they use to assist in their learning.

“The foundational skills of spelling, reading, writing and numeracy continue to be key lessons everyday so students can use these skills to further their learning as they become more independent allowing for creativity and inquiry into new learning areas.”

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Caravan park celebrates new facilities

By BRODIE EVERIST AN estimated 40 people attended the opening of the Mongans Bridge Caravan Park’s new amenities block and playground in the afternoon of February 25, including Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth.

According to Mongans Bridge and Camping Park Committee of Management member Jocelyn Ceccanti, the works were funded by a Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action grant for the amenities block, and a $50,000 grant from Emergency Recovery Victoria for the playground.

She said they had a local company design the playground, which has a natural design that fits with the landscape and is suited for a broader age range than the park’s previous playground.

According to Ms Ceccanti, the previ-

ous amenities block had become dilapidated, while the new block provided more showers for park guests.

“It’s definitely a great addition to the park,” she said.

For the official opening a paper chain had been attached to a section of the playground equipment, which was cut by a local child with Cr Forsyth.

“Then we sat under the grass and had an afternoon tea,” Ms Ceccanti said.

According to Ms Ceccanti, the new amenities block was initially planned to have ambulant facilities, however due to increasing costs of labour and materials this was removed from the plans.

“We have plans to follow through and do that at a later date,” she said.

She thanked the mayor for attending and said the committee were very grateful to DEECA and Emergency Recovery Victoria for the grants.

FABULOUS FACILITIES: Mongans Bridge Caravan Park committee members and caretakers with Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth (far right) and Lyndon Lee (far left), who worked on the playground project.

PHOTO: Jocelyn Ceccanti

North East Water announce resilience upgrades

CHARGED FOR CHANGE: Generators like this one will help maintain water and sewage services in the face of growing impacts of climate change and natural disasters.

COMMUNITY water and sewer systems across North East Victoria are now more resilient to the growing impacts of climate change and natural disasters, according to North East Water.

North East Water has increased the options of using off-grid power supplies at sites during or after times of bushfire, drought, flood, heatwaves and storms thanks to an $800,000 Victorian Government grant.

John Day, general manager environment, systems and operations, said ‘behind the meter’ power systems will help keep water and sewer infrastructure

operating in emergency situations.

“The project has seen the installation of several fixed generators, solar and battery systems, and the purchase of a fleet of mobile generators”, he said.

“It’s also allowed us to upgrade our operating systems, so they work smarter and more efficiently when alternate power is being used.

“Townships that benefit the most include Myrtleford, Beechworth, Benalla, Dartmouth, Tallangatta and Walwa, although the fleet of mobile generators can be used any-

where in the state if needed.

“The new fixed generator in Benalla has already been used for 24 hours during a recent storm, while our mobile generators were dispatched to help Goulburn Valley Water and Coliban Water during the December floods.”

Mr Day said the project would help protect communities as impact of climate change take hold.

“We’re now seeing real impacts of a changing climate within our local area resulting in an increase in the severity of natural disasters,” he said.

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the impact of these events on our services, ensuring minimal disruption to customers.

“We are committed to climate change mitigation, and with operating efficiencies similar those included in this project, our costs are lower which in turn keeps bills affordable for customers.”

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Car enthusiasts revving to go WANGARATTA’S All GM Day motor show is attracting people from across the North East to Apex Park on Sunday, March 12 from 9am to 2pm.

All General Motors branded vehicles or machines are welcome, with entrants expected to come from all over Australia to show off their pride and joy.

With Holden manufacturing on Australian shores finished and even the Holden Supercars running their last race at the Adelaide 500 last December, all lovers of General Motors machinery should mark the date in their diaries.

Myrtleford resident Anthony Bell will be attending the event with his 1977 Holden A9X Torana.

“It probably took about four or five years to rebuild from the ground up,” he said.

“It was just a bare shell and I built it up from there.”

PRIDE AND JOY: Anthony Bell will be attending the All GM Day motor show on March 12 with his 1977 Holden A9X Torana.

The 51-year-old was a mechanic for 29 years before starting up a screen and security door company, which is sponsoring the event.

“I started my apprenticeship at Holden back in the 80s and just fell in love with Holden cars,” he said.

Event organiser and Early Holden Car Club Wangaratta member, Lester Hilli, is eager to stage the event this year after missing the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“We’re really looking forward to getting it going and we’re not 100 per cent sure it will be the same as it has been in past years, but we’re hoping it will be,” Mr Hilli said.

Entrants will drive from far and wide, with one coming from Sydney who might take out the ‘longest distance travelled’ trophy, one of 23 category prize trophies on offer.

The way the judging takes place is through people’s choice and each sponsor chooses a car they would like to own and they present a trophy to that entrant.

Lester has a 1957 Holden panel van which was the original Glen Mix Quarry vehicle prior to Mawson’s Concrete taking over.

“They started doing concrete at Glenrowan and instead of calling it Glenrowan Mix, they thought the name was too long so they called it Glen Mix,” he said.

The All GM Day will have food stalls, and a model car display coming from Melbourne that might also spark the interest of punters as well.

Entrants can show their car on the day for only a $5 entry fee and spectators can attend via gold coin donation, with money raised going to the SES and Wangaratta Men’s Shed.

Gapsted CFA juniors smash competition

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE GAPSTED CFA took out multiple wins at this year’s District 24 championships held last week.

On Sunday, February 26 the District 24 championships were held at Bethanga and Gapsted CFA took four teams; three junior and one senior.

Junior leader and coach Craig Hodgetts said the junior teams consisted of ages 11 to 13 team, and two ages 11 to 15 teams.

“The 11 to 13 team won two

well, but it’s not about us it’s about the kids having fun first; if they win it’s something fantastic and if not they’re still having fun.”

events; the low down pump and the tanker event and also picked two other second places and a third, out of their five events,” he said.

“They also won the Pam Nankervis Aggregate Trophy for District 24.

“The 11 to 15 team picked up a second, a third and two fourth place, out of their five events plus winning the Alan Parkinson Aggregate Trophy for District 24.

“So a pretty good day for our juniors.

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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE landersonbyrne@ nemedia.com.au

FOR these local women, joining the ranks of male-dominated careers was a daunting move, but both Myrtleford police officer in charge Sergeant Domenica Hunkin and Myrtleford CFA captain Gloria Pizzolitto are so glad they took the jump.

Domenica, a self-proclaimed “stubborn person” said she decided from a young age that policing was going to be her career.

“When I was young I just had it in my head I wanted to join the force; I didn’t have any particular influence but I’m very stubborn so I just did it,” she said.

“It was a big eye opener, I’ve been in the force for 20 years and it was a bit different back then; an extremely male-dominated organisation but, nevertheless, I was still able to get through and do what I needed to.

“With time both the organisation and the community expectation has changed and women are more encouraged to climb that ladder and reach for higher ranks.

“In 2018 I decided to go out and become a sergeant and one thing led to another and now I’m the officer in charge and the first female sergeant at Myrtleford station.

“Thankfully, Romina McKewn being in her position at the Bright station was exciting for the community so she paved the way for me which was fantastic.

“I wasn’t as shy or nervous as I would have been if she wasn’t in that role first, but I was still coming to Myrtleford and wasn’t sure how I’d be taken by the community or current members.

“It’s been exciting and I’ve really seen a change in community

GETTING THE JOB DONE: Myrtleford CFA captain Gloria Pizzolitto and police sergeant Domenica Hunkin are glad they took the jump into traditionally male-dominated roles.

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opinion and they love having me here.

“I’ve been specifically sought out by women who need someone to talk to about more sensitive issues so it feels important to be here.”

Domenica said she would absolutely recommend this career for other young girls and women.

“I’ve come across some new recruits who are discussing what I was worried about when I started,” she said.

“Things like wondering how you can have a family as well as climb

the ranks and my advice is you can have your cake and eat it too; you can do it all.

“You’re supported to be flexible and if you want to do those things in life and achieve those goals and career choices you can because we’re coming into a different era where women are encouraged to go out there and have a family while still having career.”

Gloria first joined the Myrtleford brigade at the end of 2007 after her brother asked her to attend a meeting with the local crew and she has now been

captain for four years.

“It was at that point that excaptain Allan had asked me if I was interested in joining,” she said.

“I was quite shy back then and wasn’t overly sure of myself so I joined with my best friend and we began the basic training together.Âʈ “I eventually gained confidence over the years and was elected into a lieutenant role in 2015; learning from ex-captain Gary and following into captain in 2019.

“Back when I first joined, there weren’t many women in the

Brigade; only three at the time.

“One joined with me and the others were behind the scenes in secretarial and communications roles.

“We, like other brigades, also have a ladies auxiliary which helps out for events and fires when food needed to be prepared for weary firefighters.

“Looking around CFA early on, like Myrtleford, there weren’t many women about and even fewer in leadership roles, so it was was a little daunting to step up.

“That being said, I had the full support of my brigade as well as other members in outer brigades and our Wodonga District Office.”

For Gloria, joining the CFA has been like gaining a new family.

“I would absolutely recommend this to other women; I’ve gained new skills and vast networking opportunities with a variety of wonderful individuals and scenarios,” she said.

“There are many roles which you can put your hand to; not only on the frontline of firefighting, but behind the scenes roles like treasurer, catering, training or logistics.

“There is something for everyone.

“If you’re unsure whether volunteering with CFA is the right fit for you, take a breath and take a chance; you never know until you actually try it.”

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Feathertop Private Estate is located in Porepunkah with a dramatic ¿¨ÀóÆěāĘʇõ¨ûÆğÀ¨ĘÊʇāÜʇQāīûĦʇ īő¨õāʇ and this year is celebrating its 35th vintage.

Currently they have a predominantly female based team lead by owner Janelle Marsden. Janelle shared with us: ‘we love diversity, but our team has actually just resulted that way over the past decade’.

Janelle is excited to have built such an incredibly vibrant, innovative, creative, artisan and passionate team.

When interviewed, Janelle shared with us her vision to ensure Feathertop stays true to its long wine heritage and loyal customers. Moving forward she also shared that she’s passionate to

The Feathertop family Anna, Grace, Mel, Courtney, Michael, Maddie and Janelle

stay in touch with our next generation of customers. So to that she shared her recent experience in recruit for her new winemaker, Grace Douglas. “I was so keen to again embrace a young female winemaker. As a business we have had been proud over the years in having both Eleana Anderson (Mayford) and Jo Marsh ɜ åõõŅʇ īŕāûɝʇ¨ğʇĿåûÊú¨óÊěğʇâÊěÊʇ¨ûÆʇ delighted to see them both still in our region as established successful Wine Houses in their own right. Feathertop’s most recent vineyard employee to Feathertop was Maddie who actually hung up her hairdressing scissors for vineyard snips.

Feathertop still to this day is owned by the family and Janelle’s daughter and son

both show a keen interest in learning the ropes to ensure it continues to be family run.

Janelle went on to share; ‘The change to a private Estate could not ⨾Êʇâ¨ĘĘÊûÊÆʇ¨Ħʇ¨ʇ¿ÊŕÊěʇĦåúÊɉʇ Êʇ now have members onsite 7 days a week by appointment and have private functions most weekends. The ability to collaborate with the region in providing the necessary skills has been amazing.

Collaborating with Priscilla Williamson, owner and operator of Bright Boutique has ensured that our 18 beds onsite, across three locations, are everything bougie and luxurious. Priscilla and her team have been an asset to the Estate by ¨ÆÆåûÝʇåûÀěÊÆå¿õÊʇ¨ŕÊûĦåāûʇĦāʇÝõ¨úāīěɉ

The Feathertop Private Estate loves working with the community across food ¨ûÆʇ¿ÊľÊě¨ÝÊɊʇğĦŅõåûÝɊʇúīğåÀɊʇŔāĿÊěğʇ¨ûÆʇ events to provide the vibrant venue that it is today.

As you can see from the photo Janelle said “even though we totally out number the blokes at the moment, we are proud of all of our team and encourage diversity on all fronts – gender, age, cultural and of course, thinking”.

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A desire for a tree-change and greater community connection spurred Community Bank Bright Chair, Ros Holland, to move to Bright from Melbourne a decade ago. Hailing from a background in corporate consulting, Holland was quickly approached to consider the board, and she’s never looked back.

“I feel that the Community Bank Board is the best volunteer work in Bright.”

Holland said. “I am thrilled to have an active role in a bank that has such a positive impact in our community, and one that works to collaborate and extend its good partnerships across the Bright region.”

Bendigo Bank Community Banks operate under a unique giving model that no other bank can claim, allowing ȥȝʵʇāÜʇĦâÊåěʇĘěāœĦğʇĦāʇŔāĿʇ¿¨ÀóʇåûĦāʇĦâÊʇ community. Holland, together with her team of board of directors work tirelessly to make this happen, to date channelling over $739,000 back into the community, impacting hundreds of projects across the Alpine Shire.

“Our customers help change lives simply by banking with us and make a big ÆåőÊěÊûÀÊʇåûʇĦâÊʇěÊÝåāûʇÊľÊěŅʇğåûÝõÊʇƨŅɊɴʇ Holland said. “Their business supports sports teams and community groups; helps young people get their driver’s licence; builds community infrastructure; and enables community events to happen.” o¨ľåûÝʇĦâÊʇĿ¨Ņʇ¨ğʇĦâÊʇ¿ě¨ûÀâɶğʇœěğĦʇ female chair, Holland is proud to have championed diversity of genders, backgrounds and views on the board, and praised the professionalism of the business.

“At board level we now have a pleasing gender balance, and I have been a part of that happening.” Holland said.

“The Community Bank Bright branch is a superstar in the network, and the ¿ě¨ûÀâʇğĦ¨őʇĿāěóʇĦāÝÊĦâÊěʇ¨ğʇ¨ʇâåÝâɨ performance team. In both the branch and board, I am proud that people feel comfortable to have their say and speak up about issues and know that they will be listened to.”

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An icon of Bright, The Riverdeck Kitchen has been operating since 1996.

Having owned the café restaurant for the past 8 years Robyn & Greg Schultz love the opportunities the hospitality åûÆīğĦěŅʇ¨őāěÆğʇĿāúÊûɉ There is such a range of jobs that can provide a career right through to management, a part time job or skills that travel with you. If you can carry a conversation, provide great customer service or make a drink, you will get a job anywhere.

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The Riverdeck employs a wide range of inspiring women. From Jan who has been with the business for 15 years to our two French travellers taking a break from their fashion studies, our school based trainee

and our working Mums.

It is an industry that allows anyone a second career like Lisa who has followed her love of food to become an adult apprentice, soon to graduate as a chef or

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Creating beautiful homes and holiday homes!

Bright Boutique Accommodation owned and operated by Priscilla Williamson, has been servicing the Bright & Surrounds area for 6 years. However, the past 18 months has seen the ¿īğåûÊğğʇÝěāĿʇ¨ûÆʇÀâ¨ûÝÊʇğåÝûåœÀ¨ûĦõŅɉ The business has gone from Priscilla and her amazing housekeeping team to almost 15+ employees all playing vital roles in the success of the growing business.

The growth of the team has come ĿåĦâʇĦâÊʇ¨ÆÆåĦåāûʇāÜʇ¨ʇğĦěāûÝʇāőåÀÊʇĦʨúɊʇ Priscilla is joined by her older sister Sarah Purss as well as full time team members Holly-Louise Hickey & Sarah Hourigan, all who play a big part in the running of the

business.

In addition to these four ladies Priscilla also employees a number of amazing women across both the Homewares Store and the Accommodation Portfolio.

With now just under 35 properties being managed Priscilla has been fortunate in building strong and successful relationships with her property owners and collaborating with many like-minded businesses in the Region.

Starting out with Our Place at Bright ¿ÊåûÝʇoěåğÀåõõ¨ɶğʇœěğĦʇĘěāĘÊěĦåÊğɊʇĦâÊʇ addition of the Art houses Townhouses, and now with luxury properties across Porepunkah, Wandiligong and Bright as well as her latest collaboration with Janelle Marsden of Feathertop

Winery Private Estate in managing their accommodation and Social Media Space.

It is such an honour to work with Janelle in this space.

The hard work and persistence saw reward in 2022 with Priscilla being ¨ûûāīûÀÊÆʇ¨ğʇāûÊʇāÜʇĦâÊʇĦāĘʇȢʇœû¨õåğĦğʇ for “Host of the Year 2022” For the Airbnb Host Awards Australia. Airbnb awards Host of the Year to hosts who provide consistently outstanding experience and hospitality to their guests.

The end of 2022 saw the launch of Bright Boutique Homewares located at 125 Gavan Street, Bright. The idea of the store came from the consumer demand of guests staying in Bright Boutique properties and wanting to buy everything from the bed linens to the artwork and

bathroom amenities.

The store stocks many of these same ¿Ê¨īĦåÜīõʇåĦÊúğʇŅāīʇĿåõõʇœûÆʇåûʇāīěʇâāõåƨŅ homes, the perfect complement to the business and more opportunities for her team members to grow and work within multiple areas of the business.

The businesses focus has always been on providing guests with more of a personalised service, from the welcoming touches on arrival to their continued needs through their stay. Therefore, her aim is to stay small and manage a portfolio of bespoke, unique and premium level properties that provide the perfect experience for their guests.

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On a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of inspirational Women of the Alpine Valleys, we’d like to highlight Jo Marsh and the Ħʨúʇ¨Ħʇ åõõŅʇ īŕāûʇ åûÊğɊʇāÜʇRāěĦâʇ East Vintners.

Jo started the business in 2014, after moving to the area to work for another winery and falling in love with the Alpine Valleys.

Following her dream to create her own wine brand, the business has grown to a point where. today, Billy īŕāûʇ åûÊğʇåğʇğÊÊåûÝʇğīÀÀÊğğʇĿåĦâåûʇ the community and beyond.

In what is famously a male-dominated åûÆīğĦěŅɊʇāÜʇ åõõŅʇ īŕāûɶğʇȟȡʇÊúĘõāŅÊÊğʇ – 20 are women. From pouring wine in the cellar doors, to creating and

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crafting in the winery, driving the forklift, to picking the grapes; the úÊûʇ¨ûÆʇĿāúÊûʇ¨Ħʇ åõõŅʇ īŕāûʇ¨ěÊʇ¨ʇ fantastic bunch. Êʇ⨾Êʇ¨ʇûīú¿ÊěʇāÜʇŅāīûÝʇ úāĦâÊěğʇɜåûÀõīÆåûÝʇĦâěÊÊʇāÜʇāīěʇœľÊʇ winemakers), a range of ages and ÆåőÊěÊûĦʇÀīõĦīě¨õʇ¿¨ÀóÝěāīûÆğɌʇĿåĦâʇ quite a diverse skillset. åĦâʇĦĿāʇÀāûľÊûåÊûĦʇõāÀ¨Ħåāûğʇåûʇ the heart of Bright and Myrtleford, ĦâÊʇÀÊõõ¨ěʇÆāāěğʇāőÊěʇľåğåĦāěğʇĦâÊʇ opportunity to taste the full range āÜʇ åõõŅʇ īŕāûʇĿåûÊğɊʇåûÀõīÆåûÝʇāīěʇ extensive alternative varietal range.

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Dressed in gold Folk–rock outfit Little Georgia are bringing their new single to the banks of the Ovens River this March.  Story page 24

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On the road comic bringing laughs to Punkah

Comedian Billy Stiles

By BRODIE EVERIST BILLY Stiles came to comedy later in life, but 20 years as a truck driver and working in a range of jobs he disliked gives a rich vein of experience to draw on.

“I played a lot of sport as the kid and that was my passion but, when I left school that ended those dreams,” he said.

“I struggled to find something to fill that void for a long time, so I had to make light of the fact that things weren’t working out the way I thought.”

But since starting in the comedy game in his early 40s, he has come to regularly tour in regional areas with his slightly dark observational humour.

He said he works with a group of Melbourne comedians, including Tracey Armstrong, doing shows in

smaller country towns, often with well-known stand-up comic Dave O’Neil as a headline.

“We used to do a lot of the bigger ones, but then we’d be driving through the smaller ones and me and a friend started thinking ‘why don’t we go to the lesser-known towns that you don’t hear about as much?’,” he said.

“We’ve been doing that for about four or five years now.”

He said he enjoys travelling to different parts of regional Australia, and is looking forward to the gigs in Porepunkah this March.

“We encourage people to come on weekends, watch us and stay there, because we have a ball,” he said.

“We’ll be staying there for two nights, we’ll have fun after the gig as well.”

He said the other comics he works with, like Tracey, have life experience

outside of comedy.

“Tracey didn’t start comedy until her early 40s, like me,” he said.

“We’ve all come from working backgrounds, we haven’t had the traditional start in comedy.

“I think that makes for good comedy because it’s relatable to people in the suburbs and the country areas.”

Billy said it was amazing to work with Dave O’Neil, who has worked in TV, live comedy and radio for around 30 years.

“It’s an amazing experience to travel with Dave - I’m very grateful for it,” he said.

“To get the knowledge that he has from 30 years of comwedy - it’s invaluable.”

Billy Stiles will be performing at the Porepunkah Pub on March 24 and 25, alongside Tracey Armstrong and Dave O’Neil.

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Mount Hotham’s Brighten your mind free guided walks with local colour fun run are back in March!

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire youth are coming together to brighten minds and colour strides with their Alpine Colour Fun Run this month.

The run is a free community event aiming to “Brighten your mind, colour your stride” according to Alpine Shire Council development officer community and youth Glenn Mercer.

The color fun run is an event inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi.

As the runners go through the course, volunteers throw color powder at them as they run by.

“This is an idea from our young people to have a fun activity, but also to focus on mental health awareness with a number of providers on site,” he said.

“We will also have live

music from local musicians and some inflatable activities, face painting, the CFA and SES. “The track, approximately three kilometres along the Ovens River, is pram friendly with a shorter route option along Service and Nicholson streets as well.

“We encourage participants to enjoy what Porepunkah has to offer and support local businesses.

“We suggest that participants wear a white shirt to highlight the colour and sunglasses to protect their eyes.”

Kids may start out wearing white T-shirts and by the end of the run they are covered in color.

The run is being held on March 18 from 9am with a 10am start for the run/walk.

Catering will be provided on site at the Porepunkah Recreation Reserve.

COLOUR YOUR STRIDE: Join Alpine Shire at the 2023 Alpine Colour Fun Run.

MOUNT Hotham is well known for its winter sports, but it’s also becoming well known for its stunning summer hiking terrain.

As the gateway to the Bogong High Plains and with access into the Dargo region, Mount Hotham’s walking tracks are full of history and unique alpine flora and fauna.

Due to popular demand, Mount Hotham RMB is bringing back its free guided walks for one day only on Saturday, March 18, with two extended walks available for hikers who really want to immerse themselves in Mount Hotham’s trails.

The March walks are designed for hikers who are fit and able to handle a longer walk but are not familiar with Mount Hotham’s rugged terrain, or just like to walk with a group.

With two options to choose from, hikers will either take on the sky-skimming Huts Walk over the highest points of the Mount Hotham skifields, then

dip down into Swindlers Valley, or alternatively try a journey of discovery down through the history-laden Cobungra Ditch Walk via the West Access Track.

Full of interesting facts and stunning views, these walks are a great way to spend a few of hours with an expert guide in an amazing environment high above the clouds.

There’s no better way to discover Mount Hotham’s diverse and extensive trail network, the gateway into the hiking mecca of Victoria’s alpine high country.

At the end of the walks, both groups will meet for a complimentary BBQ and drinks at Silver Brumby Hut, one of the many historic huts located in the Mount Hotham resort.

Numbers are limited and registration is required so book nowvia email info@mthotham. com.au or call (03) 5759 3550.

For more details about the free guided walks in March, check the Mount Hotham website.

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Little Georgia to headline Bright’s Picnic in the Paddock

By CHLOE JAENICKE AFTER the sell-out success of Bright’s inaugural Picnic in the Paddock Festival in 2022, the event will return to beautiful Bright once again in 2023.

Featuring one of Australia’s best-loved folk-rock outfits, Little Georgia, Picnic in the Paddock is a relaxed, familyfriendly festival with a focus on local drinks and produce, held in the grassy grounds of Bright Brewery.

Little Georgia, who are currently touring Australia with their new single ‘Dressed in Gold’, will be taking to the stage on the banks of the Ovens River on March 18.

Band member, Justin Carter, said they will be playing an array of music and are looking forward to

playing in Bright again.

“There will be a whole mixture of story-telling songs, of upbeat ones, of slow beat ones and everything in-between,” he said.

“We love playing in the Bright area so we’re excited to come back and share some music with everyone.”

Justin will be performing alongside co-founder of the band Ashleigh Spencer, in a change to what they’ve been doing over the last couple of years.

“It’s a different kind of show from the band show and it allows us to get more intimate and tell more stories and have a bit of a laugh with the crowd,” he said.

They’ll be joined on the bill by an eclectic mix of local and Victorian artists includ-

ing Sunday Lemonade, Anna Smyrk, Benny Williams, and Matt Sier.

Joining the Bright Brewery bar in the paddock will be local producers Reed & Co Distillery, Backwoods Distilling, and Billy Button Wines.

Food, including vegetarian options, will be available from the Bright Brewery market stall.

Early bird ticket prices are available for those keen to lock in their plans early.

Kids are welcome.

BYO picnic, rugs, chairs, etc.

Tickets are now on sale at www.brightbrewery.com.au/ picnic.

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Farming plan to go carbon neutral INDI MP Helen Haines said the government must support farmers to reduce emissions and access lucrative carbon markets, as she launched a plan to give practical support and advice through a network of extension officers.

Ahead of the Federal Budget in May, Dr Haines has called on the government to fund a network of 200 agricultural extension officers across 20 regional centres to support farmers to achieve Carbon Neutral certification, as well as implement new technologies and practices that help reduce emissions.

“Farmers must be at the forefront of government planning for action on climate change,” she said.

“Farming currently generates 16 per cent of Australia’s emissions.

“At the same time, we know farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change on their land and their businesses.

“When I talk to farmers across Indi, I hear a consistent message that farmers want to reduce emissions and participate in the carbon market, but there is simply not enough support to do so.”

“They are already working huge hours to run their farm businesses and this program would provide relevant, lo-

Units (ACCUs), either Haines calls on funds for network of 200 agricultural g officers Credit to the Emissions Reduction

SUPPORT TO GO CARBON NEUTRAL: At a Farming Carbon conference in Beechworth last week, Dr Helen Haines said it was vital that on-the-ground support for farmers was delivered. cal information that would actually help them.”

In a speech to the Farming Carbon conference in Beechworth last week, Dr Haines said it was vital that on-the-ground support for farmers was delivered, and extension is already a criti-

cal part of the agricultural world.

“The extension officers would help farmers one-onone to adopt the technology, products and farming practices that would help them lower their emissions, access carbon credits, and

achieve net zero emissions,” she said in the speech.

“It could also help them access other government programs, like the nature repair market that will generate biodiversity credits.”

In the lead up to the 2022 election, the policy was

costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office at $32 million a year, or $128 million over four years.

Farms which reduce their emissions would be able to participate in Australia’s carbon markets by earning and selling Australian Carbon

Fund or on the private market to companies seeking to offset their emissions.

“There are clear economic reasons to help farmers reduce their emissions and take part in practices like storing carbon in soils or planting trees,” she said.

“They can make money in the domestic carbon market and make their farms more productive, but that’s just the start.

“We know reducing emissions across farming has been an issue in the free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union and our farmers could face tariffs from countries around the world due to a lack of climate action so far.

“My plan would help protect our industry’s access to overseas markets.”

Dr Haines has met with Agriculture Minister Murray Watt several times since the election to pitch the program.

“I am confident that Minister Murray Watt understands the value of a policy like this,” she said.

“He knows how important it is to offer real support to farmers and I am committed to working with the government to make this happen.

“I hope to see this in the budget in May and rolled out soon after.”

Environmental issues meetup FRIENDS of the Earth (FoE) will be holding a free ‘local issues meetup’ at the Bright Brewery, 121 Great Alpine Road, Bright, on March 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

The event will feature locals talking about environmental projects and activities underway in the upper Ovens

Valley, and how to ensure the mountain forests of north eastern Victoria are protected.

Speakers include Graham Barrow, president of Sustainable Upper Ovens; Martyn Paterson, from Upper Ovens Valley Landcare; and Alana Mountain, forests campaign co-ordinator at FoE.

Attendees are asked to RSVP so organisers can plan for the event.

The event is part of FoE’s mountain roadtrip through Mount Hotham, the Mitta Mitta River and Mount Wills, running from March 14 - 19.

Attendees can RSVP at https://www.melbournefoe. org.au/local_issues_meetup.

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By STEVE KELLY ANIMAL Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell is hoping an inquiry into native bird hunting will be the death knell for duck shooting in Victoria.

Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny announced on Friday that the Labor Government will move to establish a Legislative Council Select Committee to examine recreational native bird hunting in Victoria.

The committee will have wideranging terms of reference, including the operation of the annual recreational native bird hunting seasons, arrangements in other Australian jurisdictions, their environmental sustainability and impact on amenity, and their social and economic impact.

However the MP for Northern Victoria said this select committee should have been established years ago.

“It will be too late for the thousands of birds that will be killed this season, along with the habitat destruction that the shooters often leave behind,” Ms Purcell said.

“However, I will be doing everything I possibly can to be a member, and ensure this inquiry is the final nail in the coffin.”

SAVE THE DUCKS: Georgie Purcell has wanted the abolition of duck shooting for some time before becoming MP and with an inquiry into the practice and support in the upper house, it’s the closest its been to happening.

The government confirmed on Friday that a five-week duck hunting season would commence on April 26 and hunters will have to abide by a four bird bag limit.

While pro-duck hunting groups were complaining about the short season, Ms Purcell said she was “deeply disturbed and disgusted” by the Andrews Government’s “pitiful decision” to allow a 2023 duck shooting season to go ahead.

“Restricted length and bag lim-

its mean nothing when shooters have proven themselves time and time again to be lawless,” Ms Purcell said.

“The premier has just committed to another year of carnage and cruelty on our wetlands and once again volunteers will be forced to clean up the mess.

“The government had all the information available to them to do the right thing, and they know that the majority of Victorians strongly

oppose duck shooting.”

Public hearings will be held by the committee to hear from hunting associations, animal welfare groups, and regional communities during the consultation period.

A motion to establish the committee will be moved by the government in the Legislative Council during the next sitting week (from March 7), and subject to its passage, a final report will be due to be tabled by August 31, 2023.

Riding to raise suicide awareness MOTORCYCLISTS from across the region will next week ride to raise awareness around suicide and depression, and locals are being encouraged to come along and support the cause.

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy will again take part in the March 19 Black Dog Ride, which is set to depart from Apex Park Wangaratta before travelling into the King Valley, across to Benalla and then back to Wangaratta for lunch.

“This is a great event, which raises money for an important cause,” he said.

“We all know someone who has been touched by suicide or depression, and just how much of an impact it can have.

“I rode last year, and the support we received was unbelievable.”

Having raised the event in parliament recently, Mr McCurdy encouraged locals to turn out to enjoy the barbecue, even if they are unable to ride, and urged those able to ride to wheel out their motorbikes.

“If you cannot ride, at least spend the $30, show your support, and join us for the barbecue,” he said.

“I will again be riding a Harley (Davidson) but let me assure you if there are any other bikes, colours or models that want to join us – ride your Vespa if you want to be a part of it.”

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A day in the life of Falls Creek snowmaker and groomer Kenton Ford AFTER working in race and events teams at Falls Creek and Whistler Blackcomb, Kenton Ford (26) made the change to snowmaking five years ago and towards his lifelong dream of becoming a snow groomer.

“I basically get to drive Tonka trucks around all night - it’s the best,” says Kenton, who grew up in Falls Creek and has been on skis since before he could walk thanks to parents who worked on the mountain - dad Campbell was a lift operations supervisor and mum Karen was a lift operator.

During the winter season, he works in both snowmaking and grooming with his day starting at 6:30pm when he’ll make toast for

‘breakfast’ while his housemates are cooking steak for dinner, admitting his appetite and body clock are “all over the place”.

He’ll head to the mountain for an 8pm start when his team will come together to plan the night shift, see what the weather is doing and figure out what the snow will be like.

Then they get rugged up and jump on snowmobiles to get the snow guns ready, de-icing them in preparation.

“We ride the snowmobiles around all night checking on the snow guns to make sure they are working properly and making quality snow,” Kenton said.

“There’s nothing better than when the sun comes up and you can

see how many snowmaking whales you’ve made and see the groomers pushing it out - it’s a pretty satisfying job.”

At Falls Creek, there’s a grooming crew of nine through the night with 6-7 snowmakers working at the same time.

Kenton said they all get on really well and are there to help each other.

“Riding around on the sleds, looking at the stars and watching the sunrises and sunsets in all sorts of colours from up on the mountain is great,” he said.

“Sometimes there are meteor showers, which are cool to watch because they take you by surprise.”

He said there are all sorts of spots

LIVING THE DREAM: Kenton Ford (26) has his dream job as a snow groomer at Falls Creek.

MAKING SNOW WHILE THE SUN SHINES: Kenton Ford checking all is right with the snowmaking machines. and runs to make snow on, but he loves Wombats, which is home to one of Australia’s longest ski races.

“You’re fighting the wind on that long run, but it makes the time go quickly,” Kenton said.

“And when the snowguns turn off and it’s dead quiet on the mountain it can be really peaceful.”

After working at Whistler Blackcomb for a couple of seasons, he’s experienced negative 24C temperatures, but he was still surprised at how cold it gets in Australia and he makes sure he layers up with an extra jumper or two when the temperatures dip below zero.

After work finishes around 8:30am, he’ll jump on his skis for a quick couple of runs before

heading to bed around 10am.

It doesn’t leave him much time for a social life, but his other role as a DJ gets him out among more people in a few bars and a nightclub around Falls Creek on his nights off.

He’s also into kite skiing, which he says gets him up the top of a hill really quickly.

He said being a snowmaker and groomer is fantastic if you’re prepared to work hard and he loves it, adding: “I’m in my dream job now and I’ll stick with it for the rest of my life.”

Falls Creek is hiring now, including snowmakers and groomers - find your dream snow job here: Employment - Falls Creek Ski Lifts (skifalls.com.au).

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2 Albert Court

• Brick veneer home close to Cathedral College • 3 bedrooms, master featuring WIR & ensuite • BIRs to bedrooms 2 and 3 • Open plan kitchen/living/meals area plus separate 2nd living at front of home • Remote lock up garage, direct entry to yard, side access to the yard for van, boat or trailers • Garden shed with plenty of scope to add your own touches all set on a 643m2 block

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• 4 bedroom architecturally designed brick veneer home in scenic location • North facing living areas with garden outlook from large cedar windows • Private courtyard & ensuite to master bedroom, BIRs in 3 bedrooms • Tastefully renovated including modern kitchen & Red Gum bar in living room • Reverse cycle split systems, combustion heater & electric floor heating • Alfresco overlooking gardens & solar pool

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FOR SALE $740,000

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Ovens River Lifestyle

Shopping Strip Investment

Tenanted Service Hub Asset

82 Glenmaree Drive, Killawarra

53 Vincent Road

3A-3B / 22A Tone Road

• 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 $1,450,000

• Secure lease to established local business • Renewed 3 yr lease commencing 1 April 2023 • Excellently presented & well maintained

• Freehold only sale with secure lease to an established local business • Current lease term expires March 2026 with two further five year options • Excellently presented & well maintained

• Located amongst other popular businesses • Off street, rear car parking via laneway • 50% regional stamp duty concession

• 13,000 average annual daily traffic (source: Department of Transport) • Common property with generous parking • 50% regional stamp duty concession

• In the heart of Milawa, convenient to all the Milawa Gourmet Region has to offer • Spacious, well-maintained house, ample living space for families or a peaceful retreat • four bedrooms plus home office, including a Spacious master bedroom with large ensuite, two living areas, one with a cozy fireplace • Large outdoor area overlooking the saltchlorinated pool, perfect for entertaining • Large 4,100m2 allotment bore water, town water, 10m x 6m shed, solar, fully fenced

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

Gordon Gibson 40-42 Rowan Street • Long-standing consulting, irrigation retail business, 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

FOR SALE $299,000

FOR SALE $430,000

FOR SALE $675,000 + SAV

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PETS AND LIVESTOCK POULTRY AUCTION Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

Penning 8am-10am, sale commences at 11am.

Bookings essential.

Payment cash or eftpos.

Contact Metrys Auctions on (02) 6026 2721 or 0416 151 696.

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DEATH NOTICES ANTHONY (nee Robertson), Margaret June.

30/6/1928 – 3/3/2023 Passed away peacefully after a long life involved in the Myrtleford community.

Cherished and loved by her 4 children and their families.

A treasured friend to many.

You loved unconditionally and shared love and wisdom to all.

Memories are ours forever, the light of our life has gone out.

A Memorial Service for Margaret will be held at the Myrtleford Bowling Club at 2.30pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

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AFTERNOON FUN Tanishka and Ishanya Sharma were two of the many Alpine Shire residents who enjoyed Shrove Tuesday last week.

Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully with family by his side.

Dearly beloved husband of Robyn.

Loving father of Laurel, Fiona, Naomi, Joanne, Jason (dec).

Pop to 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

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ALPINE RALLY RETURNS

A cut above the rest

Robert’s funeral will be held at the Lester & Son Chapel, 49 Thomas Mitchel Dr Wodonga on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 commencing at 10.30am.

THE annual Alpine Regional Horseman’s Association Cutting Event at the Myrtleford Showgrounds attracted 450 entrants across the four-day event, according to association president Steve Graves.

“Everyone was happy, the competition was fierce in most of the events and we had terrific cattle from our cattle providers, most of them are local,” he said.

“Every time you looked at anyone they’d tell you how

“Then you’ve got your Myrtleford equestrian event attracts 450 entrants degree of difficulty as

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wonderful they thought the event was.”

Mr Graves said the event is mainly aimed for nonprofessional riders.

“They’re there to have a weekend show, they’re interested in cutting and

they can come and show in non-pro events,” he said.

According to Mr Graves, some competitors even stayed in the region a little longer to enjoy the scenery.

“They love the whole area of Myrtleford,” he said.

“We had two or three of them on Monday, when they weren’t competing, they took the day off and they travelled all the Ovens Valley and up into the King

Valley and the Kiewa Valley.

“Some went swimming in the Ovens River, some went up to Bright.”

The event featured riders and horses being judged on their ability to ‘cut’ a cow from a herd and hold it away from the herd for around 20-30 seconds.

Trainer and judge Troy Randell said the horses need to be well-trained to compete in cutting events.

to how hard the cow challenges the horse.”

Mr Graves thanked their sponsors as well as the organising committee, especially secretary Kathleen Philip.

He said the committee had unanimously voted at a meeting on Sunday night to hold the event next year.

“We just want to make the event better for competitors next year,” he said.

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“You want the rider to get a cow out of the herd in a controlled manner in the middle of the pen, but then you want that horse that can control the cow and keeping it in the centre of the pen effectively.”

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GIGLIOTTI, Sharon Mae. Big Sis it’s not goodbye, we’ll see you later.

Your quick wit and humour was unique and will be remembered often.

We’ll raise a glass in celebration of a life well lived.

You are forever in our hearts and memories.

A sister and confidant, Aunty and Great Aunt. ~ Robyn, Guido, Matt, Leah, Alecia, Nathan, Amelia and families. ƆƆƆ

GIGLIOTTI (Eames), Sharon Mae. 1/1/1963 – 24/2/2023 Passed away at the Myrtleford Hospital.

Aged 60 years.

Loved daughter of Barry and Bev. Sister of brother Colin (dec) and Robyn.

We didn’t see you close your eyes and go to sleep, But part of us went with you the day God called you home.

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By BRODIE EVERIST what I wanted to do when I grew The exhibition is a commemoup, I told her I wanted to be rative project by the Australian THE Bright Art Gallery and an artist, and she responded, I National Veterans Museum Cultural Centre’s 10-day exhibishould join the army.”

(ANVAM), raising awareness of tion of ‘Persona’, a collection of “Expression through the arts the cultural and creative engageimages by photographer Michael is a powerful tool for veterans to ments of Australian contempoChristofas of veteran artists and forge a new and positive future rary veteran artists and features their craft, launched last Friday to find new friends and purpose 48 photographic artist portraits with a morning tea and a small - for me it was a game changer. and digital video footage. talk from printmaker Kat Rae, “I found inner peace and a Chairman and director of one of the featured artists. like-minded new community.”

ANVAM, Mark Johnston, said the Ms Rae thanked Tony and Speaking as both an RSL artists featured are from a range Renata Strachan for helping member and president of the of professions, including perfororganise the Bright showing, Bright Art Gallery and Cultural mance, photography, painting and said it was the start of a Centre, Steve McCall said he was and even blacksmithing. tour of regional Australia for the happy to see the gallery host the According to Mr Johnston, the exhibition. exhibition. exhibition was supported by a “Many think that being in the “It’s different to many of the Department of Veterans Affairs defence force and being an artist normal exhibitions we hold,” he grant called ‘Saluting Their are opposing interests,” she said.

PICTURE PERFECT: (From left) Tanja said.

Johnston, head of arts programs Service’.

“But like many veterans, I’d at ANVAM, printmaker Kat Rae and her daughter “I hope that a lot of people Imogen Rae, Tony Strachan, and president The exhibition is open until always wanted to be an artist. of the Bright Art Gallery and Cultural from the community can find Centre president Steve McCall standing Sunday, March 5, open daily “When my mom asked me beside a photograph of blacksmith time to come and have a look.”

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Greens push for short-stay cap

By BRODIE EVERIST to ensure affordable housing ernment’s stance on short- more than is available to families and stay 130 rental re- foster sustainable regulations, a tourism their homes prior to having THE Victorian Greens workers experiencing hous- ment spokesperson govern- forms to strengthen renters’ growth, and equip governmade a push for short-stay ing access to this critical inforsaid the rights, better protect vulnerstress. ments across Australia with mation.” government’s regulations last week in a bid “Short-stay accommoda- Big Housing $5.3 billion able renters and enable peo- tools to help address imporBuild is provid- ple to turn the to alleviate the state’s alleged tion A spokesperson for Tim house they tant issues, such as is almost entirely un- ing 12,000 housing McCurdy, Nationals social and afford- rent into their rental crisis, proposing a cap regulated MP home. in Victoria, and able homes across affordability and amenity. on short-stay renting and it’s for Ovens Valley, said he is Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb making the rental crisis and build-to-rent the state “The proposal included committed raising the issue in parlia- worse,” incentives country manager for to alleviating the she said.

Aus- the introduction are also helping to boost tralia ment, but the government and New Zealand, said wide registration of state- housing situation in the Al“Investment properties stock for long-term renters. schemes pine Shire and will continue instead spruiked investment are housing affordability is a and being turned into mini codes of conduct in working “We have introduced laws challenging into affordable housing. with his Liberal and complicated every state hotels at the cost of a family to and territory, and National colleagues limit disruption caused by issue The Greens propose a 90- or worker for individuals, commu- support to having access to unruly short-stay for a tourism levy to engage with locals who day cap on how many nights secure guests in nities, and governments use rental properties.” look- fund housing and communiapartments and continue to ing a year secondary properties short term accommodation, to tackle the issue.

When Ms Vietri asked Pre- monitor ty projects, and support for or the wider impacts can be rented as a short-stay, mier are affected by it, to get a “The causes differ from government Daniel Andrews in Par- of the sector,” reviews of evic- greater understanding new rules to allow owners liament they said. place to place, with legacy tion of the if the government protections to ensure situation, According to the govern- factors corporations to regulate would and find a solution - which often pre- that current introduce a cap on the ment, the systems are fit- that will benefi Big Housing Build’s date the founding short-stays for properties number t the local of Airbnb for-purpose and provide of days that a proper- Affordable Housing Rental by decades ad- community, including the that are not a host’s princi- ty ranging from equate housing can be listed as a short stay, Scheme security for potential use of short will provide at least the supply pal residence in their build- he stay of new homes, long-term renters. said he would ing, and a new mandatory nouncements make no an- 2400 homes to rent for low the ratio of public regulations. housing, in relation to to moderate income “The insight provided by public register of short-stay residential They said Mr McCurdy earners the number of empty dwelltenancy matters, across the state, a registration system for also operators. notes the proposed but the government was mak- Build‑to‑Rent while their ings and rooms, interest short term rental proper- 300-house development MP for Richmond and Vic- ing in a major investment into vides properties policy pro- rates and broader economic ties would allow the Gov- Bright, which will assist torian Greens renters’ rights aff in a develop- conditions,” she said. to ordable housing. ernment to make informed drive ment designed to be held for spokesperson Gabrielle de down house prices, “Late last year, Airbnb data-driven When the Myrtleford rental decisions. over the long term.

Vietri said the state needs Times/Alpine and provide housing closer proposed a series of measObserver “It would be premature to to work According to the govern- ures strong short-stay regulations asked for employees who that will help build consider for the Victorian Gov- ment, they an arbitrary cap on are forced have introduced stronger to live in towns communities, Victorians’ ability to share further away.

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Landslide issues continue

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

“Because of this landslip we can’t operate at all and have had children at the high school and FALLS Creek locals and busino cash flow up so we’ve susthere is a real hive of activity with nesses are still waiting to receive tained $300,000 in losses up to dirt being moved constantly in a date for the completion of the February so far. the last two weeks which is posiclearing of the Bogong High “Part of that is because we own tive to see.

Plains Road after a landslide and run the ignition mountain “I’m confident about winter blocked the route last October. bike festival which was cancelled but my concern is building next The landslide continues to aftwo weeks before the event and summer and getting tourists fect businesses in the area, with sustained losses there too. back to our mountain. some estimating it will take up to “There’s many concerns going “I really want to see Tourism 10 years to recover losses. forward but the immediate one is VIC promoting us for winter and Blue Dirt, the mountain the government and landowners next summer. bike business that is the excludon’t care about local business in “In regards to the service sive downhill mountain bike the area.

ROAD STILL CLOSED: The Bogong charge relief, resort manageHigh Plains Road remains closed shuttle operator at Bright, Falls due “We employ 30 people and to a landslide. ment really tried hard to get us Creek Resort and Mt Buller, has we’re not being shown any reasome funding, they tried for a lot in supporting us since then. suffered an estimated $300,000 in sonable compensation for a landSt Falls Resort owner Kate more than they were given and “Every politician we’ve conlosses so far, according to owner Moegel said the loss over sumslide on a government road. unfortunately the government tacted has either handballed us Brett Hollis. mer trade period has been “dev“We’re suffering both psychohasn’t provided, which is disapto another one or told us about “We’re a summer only operaastating”. logical and financial damages. pointing but any kind of relief is the flood disaster recovery grant tor and we would be one of the “We’ve lost everything, haven’t “For the future we’ve already welcome. scheme, which doesn’t apply to us. largest employers in summer made any money; we’re essengot people inquiring about next “We’ll take whatever we can “We’re still recovering from and a key mountain biker market tially haemorrhaging money so summer but we’re not taking any get at this stage. the bushfires and, at that time, and we’ve been totally forgotten,” it’s a liquidity issue for us espebookings until we know that road “We’ve had to come to terms I thought it would take us three he said. cially with the lack of tourism will definitely be open. with loss this summer, there is to five years to recover from that “The pro-rata service charge now,” she said.

“We can understand because no recovery of summer, we need but now we’ve had COVID on top relief doesn’t even apply to us of the geographical location the “In terms of winter I’m not to recover next winter and next and the landslide so I would say because we don’t have a master concerned, I have every conclean-up required will take a lot of summer. we’re looking at a five to 10+years lease at Falls Creek, we’re under fidence the road will be open; time, what we don’t understand is “It will take two years to recovtimeline to recover this money. a permit.

I’ve been commuting around the the government’s lack of response er from this and it will be tough, “It’s fairly significant.” four-wheel drive track as I have it is tough.”

Council confirms entry trees impac

ted

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Alpine Shire Council has confirmed at least five trees on the Great Alpine Road will be impacted for an intersection into the Bright Valley Development, however more trees may be impacted depending on final design plans.

In a video released on Friday, Alpine Shire Council chief executive officer Will Jeremy said the intersection will be on either side of the row of poplars on the development, which are planned to be retained, however it is highly likely five trees will be “impacted” by the intersection.

“It is very unlikely there will TREE IMPACT: The Alpine Shire Council has confirmed at least five trees on the Great Alpine Road be less than five trees which are will be impacted for an intersection into the Bright Valley Development, however more trees may be impacted by the current plan,” impacted. he said. road, which may result in more “Council, developer, we’re ibility According to the video, at trees there is around their juncbeing impacted. currently working with Vileast two larger trees, one medition design, perhaps removing “They’ve given us a standard cRoads um tree, and two juvenile trees to try and manage that. the need intersection design, which shows “There are a couple of things ducing for turning lanes, rewill be impacted, but Mr Jeremy a left turning lane, a right turning road widths, perhaps we can do - we can work with said the juvenile trees are suitlooking at some barriers to prolane and standard road widths, VicRoads to reduce the speed able for relocation. tect the trees. and that is Mr Jeremy said the respon- potentially where we are seeing of the road in this section of “We’re looking to establish a significant impact the development sible road authority, VicRoads, down from 80 road design that broader than the five trees that is both safe and to 60. has provided a standard interminimises the impact on the were originally flagged as being “We can also work with Vi- amenity section design for the 80kp/h impacted,” he said. of this beautiful avenue cRoads to establish what flexof trees here in Bright.”

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, March 4

CITY COLTS VS DELATITE

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK VS YARRAWONGA MULWALA

OVENS VALLEY UNITED VS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

WANGARATTA MAGPIES VS BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

1ST INNINGS - CITY COLTS TM Nanson c MA Copey b LJ Scales ........................0 AF Thrum run out (A Storer) ....................................1 TB Schulze b L Toy ...................................................2 JA Nanson c RC Philip b A Storer ..........................29 *KM Braden c MA Copey b LJ Scales.....................36 +WP Petersen b JC Kelleher ..................................10 J Solimo c JC Kelleher b LJ Scales .........................2 NJ Crispin c RC Philip b JC Kelleher .....................11 V Sharma b JC Kelleher ...........................................2 MJ Lister c MA Copey b L Toy ..................................2 AW Crispin not out...................................................4 Extras (nb 8, w 0, b 10, lb 1) ...................................19 Total ................................................................... 118 Overs ...................................................................58.3 FOW: 0 (TM Nanson) 3 (TB Schulze) 4 (AF Thrum) 60 (JA Nanson) 89 (KM Braden) 93 (J Solimo) 110 (WP Petersen) 111 (NJ Crispin) 114 (V Sharma) 118 (MJ Lister).BOWLING: LJ Scales 16.5/6/3/30; L Toy 14.3/2/2/24; A Storer 16/7/1/19; MR Purcell 8/2/0/21; JC Kelleher 4/0/3/13.

1ST INNINGS - YARRAWONGA MULWALA C McIntosh c GL Shantha b B Bartlett.....................0 MT Casey c L Whitten b B Bartlett ...........................8 B Welsh b JA Schonafinger ...................................13 H Wheeler c M Whitten b B Bartlett ......................90 *+R Clarke c B Bartlett b PJ McNamara ..................4 J Fraser c L Whitten b B Bartlett ...........................15 Z Fraser c JA Schonafinger b PJ McNamara .........20 B McCabe c B Bartlett b PJ McNamara ...................3 AT McMillan c V Curran b B Bartlett ........................0 M McCabe not out..................................................18 JR Irvine b B Bartlett ...............................................2 K Archibald not out .................................................0 Extras (nb 2, w 2, b 5, lb 1) .....................................10 Total ................................................................... 183 Overs ...................................................................70.3 FOW: 0 (C McIntosh) 15 (MT Casey) 31 (B Welsh) 59 (R Clarke) 93 (J Fraser) 127 (Z Fraser) 143 (B McCabe) 144 (AT McMillan) 177 (H Wheeler) 183 (JR Irvine). BOWLING: B Bartlett 22.3/5/6/77; PJ McNamara 20/8/3/25; JA Schonafinger 16/6/1/34; K Pienaar 10/0/0/33; B Nixon 2/0/0/8.

1ST INNINGS - OVENS VALLEY UNITED H Mann b CJ Brodie .................................................2 *DL Bursill c G Priest b T Begnone ........................11 S Phillips lbw b B Spokes ......................................52 J Newton c T Begnone b S McLeod.......................25 C Thomason c GA Hoysted b S McLeod ..................0 K Fitzpatrick lbw b B Spokes.................................31 J Jones c M Honman b LP Curtis ..........................10 +NP Impink c J Priest b B Spokes .........................10 C Southern not out ................................................11 M Vescio b B Spokes ................................................1 J Neary c J Fullager b B Spokes ..............................6 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 3) .......................................3 Total ................................................................... 162 Overs ...................................................................60.2 FOW: 2 (H Mann) 22 (DL Bursill) 72 (J Newton) 72 (C Thomason) 100 (S Phillips) 133 (J Jones) 133 (K Fitzpatrick) 146 (NP Impink) 152 (M Vescio) 162 (J Neary). BOWLING: CJ Brodie 8/0/1/28; T Begnone 7/0/1/34; S McLeod 17/7/2/31; B Duncombe 11/4/0/16; B Spokes 11.2/2/5/28; LP Curtis 6/1/1/22.

1ST INNINGS - WANGARATTA MAGPIES +CD Matheson c D Fitzpatrick b C Ellett ...............39 J Wallace c & b C Fendyk .......................................10 P Menon c C Fendyk b S Francis............................66 *J Davies c B Surrey b S Francis ............................13 FR Ellis lbw b K Surrey .............................................7 RA Malcolm lbw b R Worcester .............................43 NJ Pell c C Fendyk b R Worcester..........................26 N Bonwick b C Fendyk.............................................1 F Dent c B Surrey b R Worcester..............................0 Z Guilfoyle b R Worcester ........................................2 MD Gathercole not out ............................................7 C Clement not out ...................................................0 T Clayton dnb ............................................................

Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 3, lb 5) .......................................9 Total ................................................................... 223 Overs ...................................................................74.0 FOW: 25 (J Wallace) 96 (CD Matheson) 125 (J Davies) 138 (P Menon) 146 (FR Ellis) 212 (NJ Pell) 213 (RA Malcolm) 213 (F Dent) 213 (N Bonwick) 223 (Z Guilfoyle). BOWLING: K Surrey 11/3/1/32; R Ellett 4/0/0/11; C Fendyk 20/2/2/74; D Fitzpatrick 5/0/0/12; R Worcester 13/0/4/33; C Ellett 5/1/1/26; T Cogger 8/3/0/9; S Francis 8/2/2/18.

1ST INNINGS - DELATITE LJ Scales retired hurt ..............................................4 *MJ O’Loughlan lbw b KM Braden ........................11 BC Martin c MJ Lister b KM Braden .........................5 CG Anderson not out ...............................................0 L Toy dnb ...................................................................

MW Stevenson dnb ....................................................

MR Purcell dnb .......................................................... +MA Copey dnb..........................................................

RC Philip dnb .............................................................

PT Smith dnb .............................................................

JC Kelleher dnb .........................................................

A Storer dnb ...............................................................

Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 1) .......................................1 Total ................................................................. 2/26 Overs ...................................................................14.0 FOW: 16 (MJ O’Loughlan) 22 (BC Martin). BOWLING: JA Nanson 3/0/0/10; TM Nanson 5/3/0/3; KM Braden 4/2/2/8; V Sharma 1/0/0/2; MJ Lister 1/0/0/3.

1ST INNINGS - ROVERS UNITED BRUCK L Whitten c C McIntosh b JR Irvine .........................4 M Whitten not out ....................................................1 B Nixon not out ........................................................0 V Curran dnb ..............................................................

JA Schonafinger dnb ................................................. +GL Shantha dnb .......................................................

J Beattie dnb ............................................................. *PJ McNamara dnb ....................................................

HL Jones dnb .............................................................

B Bartlett dnb ............................................................

A Grant dnb ................................................................

K Pienaar dnb ............................................................

Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 0) .......................................1 Total .................................................................... 1/6 Overs .....................................................................1.0 FOW: 6 (L Whitten). BOWLING: JR Irvine 1/0/1/6.

1ST INNINGS - BENALLA BUSHRANGERS J Fullager b C Thomason ........................................7 M Honman not out ................................................12 GA Hoysted not out .................................................0 J Carboon dnb ...........................................................

B Duncombe dnb....................................................... *CJ Brodie dnb .......................................................... +G Priest dnb .............................................................

S McLeod dnb ............................................................

B Spokes dnb .............................................................

T Begnone dnb ..........................................................

LP Curtis dnb .............................................................

J Priest dnb ................................................................

Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0) .......................................0 Total ................................................................. 1/19 Overs ...................................................................11.0 FOW: 17 (J Fullager). BOWLING: H Mann 4/3/0/3; J Neary 2/0/0/9; J Newton 2/0/0/5; C Thomason 2/2/1/0; C Southern 1/0/0/2.

LINE AND LENGTH: Tim Cogger bowled well without much reward, ending his eight overs with only nine runs scored off his bowling.

A RESERVE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 88 LF Squires 30 PK Katta 3/15 C Forde 3/17 R Harris 2/13 F Jones 2/22 v Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/104 J Riley 27*. City Colts C.C. 135 NM Norris 36 P Prasad 32* JS Bradley 25 L Hocking 3/7 J Andison 2/30 v Rutherglen United C.C. 2/106 AD McLennan 70* JS Bradley 2/20. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 104 A Dishot 27 J Haddrick 6/35 v Rovers United Bruck C.C. 3/40 J Bartlett 2/17. B GRADE: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 53 L Johnstone 5/30 D Winter 2/4 M Drage 2/15 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 4/159(cc) G Elliott 39 M Drage 32 J McIntyre 31 S Lakmal 29. Greta C.C. 6/140 R Morgans 43 L Alexander 34* def Rutherglen United C.C. 7/110 L Alexander 3/33 M Barnard 2/6. City Colts C.C. 7/136(cc) R Abid 47 def Milawa C.C. 9/118(cc) C Cryer 2/25. Ovens Valley United C.C. 9/52 N Tilbrook 3/4 A Kanaskar 2/5 D Corker 2/10 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 9/230(cc) L Corker 74 C Davies 43 M Benton 25 M McMasters 2/31 M Davis 2/36 A Hoare 2/36. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 10/139(cc) C De Fazio 39 D Bullen 32* J Benton 3/21 J Murray 2/22 def by Merton C. C. 6/218(cc) RA MacKinnon 75 D King 36 J Benton 29. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. def Delatite C.C. (forfeit).

C GRADE: Rovers United Bruck C.C. 7/188(cc) E Benton 54 R Parsons 44 L Norman 38* T Anderson 35 T Graham 2/9 T Coffey 2/39 J Gove 2/63 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/162(cc) T Graham 54* D Phibbs 31 T Docking 25 L Norman 3/26 M Higgs 2/28. Greta C.C. def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. UNDER 16: Rutherglen United C.C. 8/101(cc) A Williams 52* def Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/64(cc). Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 50 L Couch 4/10 J Marek 2/12 def by City Colts C.C. White 7/82(cc) J Hart 2/4. City Colts C.C. Blue 1/75 C Petersen 30* WP Petersen 30* def Rovers United Bruck C.C. 74 BR Feldtmann 3/1 M Feldtmann 3/1. Delatite C.C. 7/68(cc) J Fraser 2/8 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 4/105(cc) J Fraser 30* X Mitchell 26 E Brond 2/10. UNDER 14: Rovers United Bruck GOLD 2/114 E Jones 27* def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 81 H Gibb 2/2 T Wright 2/9. Rovers United Bruck GREEN drew Delatite C.C. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 2/96(dec) W Prebble 31* R Lappin 25 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 3/126(dec) L Webb 32* A Warner 2/27. Greta C.C. 6/91 H Tanner 30* def Rutherglen United CC 6/53(cc) B Jackson 2/6. Ovens Valley United C.C. 4/104(cc) def by City Colts C.C. 5/110(cc) G Marek 30*. UNDER 12: Blue Division grand final - City Colts C.C. White 7/64(cc) L Balzer 3/5 def Beechworth Wanderers CC Blue 8/61 L Solimo 2/2 R Sessions 2/3. Gold Division grand final - Wangaratta Magpies C.C. White 5/94(cc) def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Bulls 6/102(cc) D Hargreaves 25 T Tilbrook 2/4.

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Juniors excel at Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club

IT was the perfect conditions for tennis on Sunday when the Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club hosted their Junior Club Championships on the stunning lawn courts in the centre of town.

There were 22 players involved in the day, playing singles within their age groups to determine Age Champions.

Onlookers witnessed great tennis, sportsmanship and effort by all the players, some of whom had never played in a competition format before.

The club wishes to pass on their congratulations to this year’s Club Champions.

Open Boys (Alan Heberle Award) winner: Charlie Benson, runner up: Garcia Zanetti.

Open Girls (Vicki Moore Award) winner: Hannah Pear, runner up: Caitlin Shute.

14/15 Year Boys winner: Ethan Browne, runner up: Oscar Benson.

14/15 Year Girls winner: Laura Cartwright, runner up: Taylor Notarianni.

12/13 Year Boys winner: Garcia Zanetti, runner up: Elliot Ford.

12/13 Year Girls winner: Gemma Corcoran, runner up: Ella McMasters.

11 and under combined winner: Milla Corcoran, Runner up: Claye Corcoran.

The club would like to thank Alan Heberle for coming down to present the award named in his honour - Vicki Moore sent her apologies for not being able to attend this year’s event.

WINNER WINNER: Charlie Benson (left) took out the Alan Heberle Award in the Open Boys category ahead of Garcia Zanetti.

TOP OF THE GROUP: Hannah Pear (right) won the Vicki Moore Award for the Open Girls compeition, with Caitlin Schute the runner up.

Basketball finals around the corner

Mount Beauty bundled out of finals ■ From back page

Dederang’s Jayden Dailey turned on the pressure, ripping through the tail to finish with 4/26 for the match, securing the win for Dederang and knocking Mount Beauty out.

Skipper Daniel Saville said the shock result was still sinking in.

“It was a bit of a shock, to be honest,” he said.

“I’m not saying we were shoe-ins to win the grand final or anything like that, but we had such a good season and you’ve probably got the double chance even if you do lose, but all of a sudden results don’t go your way and it’s done.

“We’re all shattered, it was a pretty hard loss to take.”

Without some key players available for selection, Saville said his side played as hard as they could.

“Against Dederang, we knew it was going to be a

tight contest,” he said.

“It was pretty even throughout the day, they only took advantage in the last few overs and in a one day game, that’s all you need.

“Their best partnerships were better than ours and their top performances were better than ours.

“We fought really hard, we fought all day, we tried our very best for just shy of the 80 overs but sometimes you’ve just got to go ‘they were better on the day and we weren’t good enough’.”

Despite the result and abrupt end of the season, Saville said the way his side had allowed younger and newer players to flourish and come into their own was a great benefit for the coming seasons.

Dederang will play Barnawartha-Chiltern for a spot in the grand final, while Yackandandah will play Baranduda.

SMASHING SEASON: Sulaiman Hussain top-scored for Mount Beauty in their semi-final loss, belting 55 from 63 balls to cap a tremendous season with the Power.

PHOTO: Fay Mason

THE domestic Myrtleford and District Basketball Association season is reaching the pointy end of the year, with only one round left before the finals.

ROUND 16 Juniors Under 12 Boys: Cobras 37 (T Gray 18) defeated Bulls 33 (N Durling 17). Falcons 46 (B Lupo 16) defeated Bandits 34 (X Millar 32). Hawks 70 (K Quintana 18) defeated Hornets 16 (C Coleman 14).

Under 12 Girls: Boomers 31 (Z Power 23) defeated Lightening 17 (C Koers 13). Flyers 32 (W Szaraszek 14) defeated Flames 14 (A Pozzan 6).

Under 14 Boys: Phoenix 24 (M McMahon 12) defeated United 23 (N Robb 15). 36ERS 57 (S Sylwestrazak 18) defeated 12 Boys Rep team 11 (T Gray 5).

Kings 41 (S Lupo 24) defeated Wildcats 34 (S Muraca 12).

Hawks 66 (T McPherson 23) defeated Bullets 21(B McMahon 7).

Under 16 Girls: Tolo 53 (J Hazedine 34) defeated Jackson

35 (C Parolin 25). George 32 (S McPherson 20) defeated Magden 29 (M McCallum 13). Talbot 28 (D Murtagh 16) defeated Magbegor 19 (L Purss 11).

Under 17 Boys: Celtics 88 (J Hazeldine 47) defeated 76ERS 64 (S Rossato 25). Golden State 61 (B Robb 19) defeated Warriors 45 (J Prestage 22). Knicks 53 (D Kerr 24) defeated Heat 47 (B Woodall 37).

Seniors A Grade Men: Heat 59 (J Hunkin 21) defeated Sonics 48 (J Pascoe 17). Grizzlies 63 (J Woodall 24) defeated defeated Splash Bros 56 (B Woodall 20).

A Reserve Men: Warriors 52 (C Weldon 16) defeated defeated Kings 50 (J McPherson 15).

A Reserve Women: Bright 31 (M Witts 14) defeated Ball Hogz 23 (E McPherson 13).

Beechworth 36 (J Archer 16) defeated Shadows (I DeBortoli 12). Mountain Maids 39 (S Hourigan 14) defeated Wildcats 14 (L Revrenna 10).

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MR CONSISTENT: The every-competitive Spider Hancock took out last Wednesday’s stableford event.

THE competition for the March Monthly Medal was won by David Matthews on Saturday with a score of (11) 81/70.

Saturday, March 4 DRUMMOND GOLF MONTHLY MEDALSTROKE AMCR 71 A grade and medal winner: David Matthews (11) 81/70. A grade runner up: Jan Roseby (17) 89/72. B grade winner: John Costello (23) 95/72 c/b. B grade runners up: Jim Martin (17) 89/72 c/b.

Ball Winners: Z Cunneen 72, M Currie 73, C Piazza 73, B O’Donohue 74 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Ichlis Giovannoni, fourth second shot: Zac Cunneen, eighth: Jan Roseby, 14th: Peter Stewart, 16th: Ichlis Giovannoni.

Matthews Cleaning encouragement award: Damien Rossato 85 nett.

Raffle winner: John Costello.

Thursday, March 2 ALPINE DAIRY - STABLEFORD - AWCR 74 A grade winner: Carolyn Prowse (29) 39 pts. A grade runner up: Sandra Piazza (15) 36 pts. 9 Hole Winner: Robyn Ternes (25) 16 pts. 9 Hole runner up: Suzette Kelly (53) 15 pts.

Ball Winners: Ann Bryant (35) 36pts, Jan Roseby (17) 32pts.

Foodworks NTPs - second shot fourth: Sandra Piazza, 14th: Carolyn Prowse.

Wednesday, March 1 ALPINE DAIRY STABLEFORD AMCR 71 A grade winner: Spider Hancock (16) 39 pts c/b. A grade runner up: Karl O’Shaughnessy (12) 39 pts.

Ball winners: Peter Stewart 36, Geoff Veldman 35.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Karl O’Shaughnessay, fourth second shot: Peter Stewart, eighth: Jon Harrington, 14th: John Costello, 16th: David Clark.

Tuesday, February 28 IVONE NUTRIEN - STABLEFORD AWCR 74 A grade winner: Ann Hazeldine (34) 39 pts. A grade runner up: Lesley Browne (34) 36 pts. 9 Hole Winner: Marg Fitridge (32) 19 pts. 9 Hole runner up: Betty Newton (24) 18 pts.

Ball winners: Marg Curtis (17) 35 pts, Liz Orton (20) 34 pts, Sarah Deas (30) 33pts, Betty Newton (24) 18pts.

Foodworks NTPs - eighth: Jan Roseby, 14th: Liz Orton, 16th: Faye McLees.

Veteran golfers gather at Bright BRIGHT Golf Club recently hosted a North East Veterans stableford at their pristine course, with Judy Langford taking out the top prize in the women’s competition and Robert Dundas claiming victory in the men’s.

Veterans, Monday, February 20, Stableford A grade winner Ray Ousley (5) 36 points.

B grade winner: Andy Armstrong (20) 38 points.

NTPs - third: Russell Harrison, sixth: Robert Taylor, 11th: Ian Browne.

Veterans, Thursday, February 23, stableford, North East Veterans A grade winner, women: Judy Langford (7) 38 points.

B grade winner, women: Lesley Browne (35) 36 points.

NTPs - third: Lesley Browne, sixth: Lois Sanderson, 11th:

Maureen Barry, 16th: Krys Korju.

A grade winner, men: Robert Dundas (7) 36 points.

B grade winner, men: James Tullberg (12) 38 points.

C grade winner, men: Ray Borschmann (20) 38 points.

D grade winner, men: Geoffrey Campbell (31) 34 points.

NTPs - third: Kevin Miller, sixth: Graeme Pool, 11th: Wayne Mackwell, 16th: Denis Gorman.

Men, Thursday, February 23, Stableford A grade winner: Robert Taylor (9) 37 points.

B grade winner: Robert Davey (22) 38 points.

NTPs - third: Ken Grummisch, sixth: Neville Blewett, 11th: Robert Taylor, 16th: Mark Frost.

Men, Saturday, February 25, 4BBB Championship, round one Winners: Mark Frost, Ber-

nard Neville 47 c/b.

Runners up: Chris Oswin Chris Davey 47.

NTPs - third: Paul Jones, sixth: John Walsh, 11th: Bernard Neville, 16th: Robert Taylor.

Ladies, Saturday, February 25, Stableford Winner: Jill Taberner (38) 37 points.

NTPs - third: Jill Taberner, sixth: Heather Thompson, 11th: Jill Taberner.

Ladies, Wednesday, March 1, stroke Monthly Medal A grade winner: Robyn McGrath (17) 74.

B grade winner: Robyn Poyner (27) 74 c/b.

NTPs - third: Bernie Wickes, sixth: Bernie Wickes, 11th: Carol Burgess.

Men, Thursday, March 2, Stableford A grade winner: Douglas Badrock (6) 35 points.

B grade winner: Ken Grummisch (18) 40 points.

NTPs - third: Heath Anders, sixth: Douglas Badrock, 11th: John O’Shea, 16th: Douglas Badrock.

Men, Saturday, March 4, Stableford A grade winner: Adam Benincasa (9) 40 points.

B grade winner: Bill Stonhill (15) 37 points c/b.

C grade winner: Rodney Barton (28) 40 points.

NTPs - third: Ken Tranter, 11th: Sam Hall, 16th: Ken Grummisch.

Ladies, Saturday, March 4, Stableford A grade winner: Charlotte Paton (14) 37 points.

B grade winner: Anita Furnell (45) 36 points c/b.

NTPs - third: Carol Burgess, sixth: Carol Burgess, 11th: Tina Cook, 16th: Carol Burgess.

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Mount Beauty golfers impress on the course GOLFERS at the Mount Beauty Golf Club recorded great results over the past week.

On Saturday, February 25, the 9 hole stableford (front 9) winner was Julie Chapman (26) with 19 points, with runner-up Jooyon Kang-Redmond’s (34) 17 points.

On Friday, February 24, Carol Bartholomew and Liz Harvey represented Mount Beauty ladies at an aggregate pair’s competition at Yarrawonga/Mulwala Golf Club.

Bartholomew had a great score on the day of 33 points, which unfortunately included a visit to three bunkers - Mount Beauty golfers are not used to these.

On Wednesday, March 1 a 9 hole stableford (back 9) comp was played and was won by Julie Chapman (26) on a countback from Ute Svoboda(45) and Lynda Barter (29) all with 16 points - NTPs on the 18th, second hit went to Julie Chapman.

Saturday, March 4 again saw a 9 hole stableford, (front 9) comp in which the winner Liz Harvey (24) had 22 points.

Runner-up was Carol Bartholomew (35) 19 points, and NTP

second hit on the seventh went to Ute Svoboda.

On Wednesday, March 1, a group of 15 of the men went out on to play the back nine, which must’ve been a great day judging by the scores.

Len Tonn, who has been in form of late, came home with 24 points followed by David GriffithBrown with 23 points and Richard Wilson with 20 points.

Two blokes on 19 and one on 18 missed out on balls, while NTPs on 17th and 18th went to Peter Partington.

Saturday, March 4 was the club’s Monthly Medal round with only a field of 18 turning out for the day.

Winning the March Medal was Michael Bartholomew with a net 66, just edging out Joe Mero (68).

Peter Partington, with 72 nett, beat Dave Browning and Fred Gerardson on a countback for the third and final ball.

NTPs on the seventh went to the club with the Tatts Ticket winnings, if any, to go to the building fund, ninth was Peter Dilley, 17th to Joe Mero with the money on the 18th going to Tony Campen.

MARCHING TO A WIN: Michael Bartholomew took out the March Monthly Medal on Saturday.

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Bright Community Bowls competition continues THE fun-filled Bright Community Bowls competition has two more weeks of activity left, with matches played on Wednesday evening.

There were 22 teams entered this year divided into two sections.

The Mountains section has 12 teams and in the lead after seven weeks is the Uniting Church with Rotary 1 in second place.

The Valleys section has 10 teams entered in it, with Rotary 2 in the lead followed

by Wandi Wombats.

The next two weeks will see some serious bowling take place and also some ‘ribbing’ to the opposition this of course is all played in a fun and very entertaining way.

This month the Bright Bowls Club celebrates 125 years since its foundation and will celebrate with a dinner held at the clubrooms on Saturday, March 18.

Ovens Valley United locked in contest with Benalla ■ From back page

“We’ve had some tough battles with Benalla, they always turn it on against us,” he said.

“Going into next week, we’ve just got to bowl our lines and lengths.

“We know they’ve got some good players but in saying that we’ve got one of their better bats out in Jack Fullager.

“We know James Carboon (yet to bat) and Michael Honman (12*) are not too bad with the bat, so it’ll be good to see the back of them.

“We just need to bowl our lines and lengths, and I’m backing our bowlers to

get the job done.

“McNamara was picturesque but with the long boundaries on there, boundaries are few and far between.

“We’ve just got to limit the boundaries and just be hunting in the ring to stop the singles.

“Hopefully we can back in our bowlers and hold our catches and hopefully get back in for another bat later in the day.”

The A reserve Tigers locked in a victory on day one of their clash at the Gardens Oval in Benalla, making 5/104 after knocking the Bushrangers over for 88.

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Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club SEASON 2023 M/11D02326-V2/210307

FUTURE STARS: Savoy juniors like Francesca Primerano (left), and Olive Fullwood are the future of the Savoy Soccer Club.

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Savoy Soccer Club’s future is bright

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE junior program at the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club is the envy of many in the league, with numbers bursting at the seams and determined coaches helping get the best out of every side.

The club’s catchment area brings juniors from across the Alpine Shire and parts of Indigo Shire, to Savoy Park to have fun playing with great people and learning

more about the sport.

Pete Sacco, under 16 boys coach and club vice president, said the club was truly uniquely positions to develop some strong leaders and players.

“Numbers in our junior program are really, really strong across our boys and girls teams which is really awesome,” he said.

“We’re really proud of the work we’ve put into making the club inclusive

and welcoming for young people of all ages, sex and ability, whether you’re a kid who’s been playing soccer since you’re three years old or you’re a 15 year old who’s new to the game, never played before and you want to come and give it a go.

“The club’s been really open to leadership opportunities to some of our younger players, our 16, 17, 18 year olds.

“We’ve got three boys this

year who are collaborating to coach our under 12 and 13 teams this year - it gives them a chance to play leadership roles, they’re really positive role models for the younger kids as well.”

With the junior division as a whole flourishing, Sacco’s under 16 squad will look to be as competitive as any.

“Through all the disruptions of COVID and after COVID and even when we were developing and

not winning many games, they didn’t care - they kept showing up, we were having a crack and as a result we’ve developed a really strong team,” he said.

“These boys don’t go to school with each other, the only time they see each other is at soccer and they just love it.

“I struggle to get them to stop training - we train for 90 minutes every Tuesday and Thursday, and I tell

them ‘I’ve got to call it boys, I’ve got to go’.

“That’s really special to see the bond they’ve developed and as a result, they’re hungry, it’s lovely to see they’ve got a bit of hunger for this season.

“I’m expecting them to be a lot more competitive in 2023.”

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A HAPPY CLUB: (From left) Senior men’s co-coach Richard Morgan, senior women’s coach Gabby Paglia, acting president Danielle Caponecchia, and secretary Jacqui LaSpina are in a great position to lead the club through the 2023 AWFA season.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES THE Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club is in a strong position ahead of the start of the Albury Wodonga Football Association season, which begins on Sunday, March 12.

Squads are deep into preseason, and have shown both great intensity and adaptability, given the club’s main grounds at Savoy Park are currently off limits until refurbishment works have taken root following last season’s muddy battles.

Acting president Danielle

Caponecchia said the support from other sporting clubs and organisations in town in assisting with providing training facilities was greatly appreciated.

“Our only downside for everything at the moment is we can’t train on the ground which loses a little bit of that momentum of being able to train on an actual soccer pitch,” she said.

“Both of the schools have been amazing in allowing us to train there, the cricket club has been fantastic allowing us to train there

(at Memorial Park), so thanks to them we have got somewhere to train.

“We’re hoping for a good outcome once we get back on them (soccer grounds), however, since they were in such a bad state last year, we’ve re-seeded and we’ve all got our fingers crossed it’s going to take.

“We’ll manage one way or the other, but overall I feel there’s a pretty good feel.”

Several sides are shaping up to have terrific seasons, with the under 16 boys and Over 35s of

particular note.

“We’re looking at still potentially fielding as many teams as we did last year, it just might be in different age groups,” Caponecchia said.

“Our under 16 boys, they’re an amazing bunch of kids and they’re already at capacity.

“They’re the kids who have been with us for the last three or four years as a team and have been sitting near the lower end of the table because they’ve always ended up being on the younger side.

“But they’ve stuck together and (coach) Pete Sacco is absolutely amazing - his team will be the future of our club, they’re such a great team with such great parents involved.

“With the Over 35s there seems to be more people coming out of the woodwork going ‘I might have a crack at this’.

“They’ve already started training and there seems to be a really good feel around them.”

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Savoy women recalibrating for season ahead REBUILDING: Women’s coach Gabby Paglia said it will be interesting to see how the squad fares without some key players from last year.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES AS the official start of the Albury Wodonga Football Association (AWFA) season bears down on clubs across the region, teams are working tirelessly to field the best available side in the right division, and the Savoy women are no exception.

After a positive season in both division one and the under 17 girls last year, departures from Savoy Park have left the Savoy women

behind the eight ball ahead of the season commencing.

Coach Gabby Paglia said limited numbers meant it was unlikely Savoy will leave their nominated division two competition and break into the senior contest.

“When we were starting (preseason), we had two or three weeks of just Tuesday trainings where we just invited everyone down, any age group,” she said.

“We’ve just tried to make it work with all three teams together

(under 14, under 17, reserves), and we’ve gotten to the stage now where we’re just picking and choosing what we’d like for our team and having the rest for the younger ones.

“Sometimes you’d worry about having so many who are younger players but we haven’t got that at all, they’re all stepping up and I’m really happy with it.

“We just need to see how we go in games.”

The Savoy women will feature

an altered line-up, without some key figures.

“Summer Caponecchia isn’t playing with us anymore, she has signed up with a team in Melbourne and since that’s a Victorian team she can’t sign up with both, so unfortunately we’ve said goodbye to her,” Paglia said.

“Leia Pywell is moving away so we’ve said goodbye to her.

“Tuhina Morton, our striker has also moved away for study, we’re not sure if we’re going to get Kat

(Katherine Sylwestrzak) back or not, she’s an iffy one if we’ll get her each year.

“So it’s pretty much our attacking section that we’ve lost.

“I’m hoping, closer to the season, we can have one or two surprise players come back but we’ll wait and see.”

With a mix of young talent, experienced players and those on the cusp of making a name for themselves, the season will be a great testing ground for the Savoy women

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KEEN FOR THE GAME: Senior men’s cocoaches Nagus Henry (left) and Richard Morgan are eager to see what their side can produce in the 2023 AWFA season.

Departures can’t stop Savoy men

By NATHAN DE VRIES DESPITE setbacks with preseason and some experienced players no longer in the side, the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club’s senior men are more than ready to take on the Albury Wodonga Football Association season.

The senior men had a stellar season in 2022, making it to the finals of the regular season and one win away from an FA Cup grand final, on the back of some spectacular results against the best teams in the region.

However, with several key figures in the side moving away or retiring, and with the club’s home ground unfit to train or play on, Savoy are digging deep and are ready to go

even further this year.

Co-coach Richard Morgan said some new signings were looking to revamp the Savoy playstyle and push the side onward.

“We’ve had some pretty big departures - Connor Caponecchia’s gone to Melbourne, Vincenzo Paglia’s gone to Melbourne, Jesse Stevens has retired,” he said.

“They would’ve made up a fair chunk of our side over the last three or four years, so that’s a lot of experience gone.

“We’ve picked up a young bloke from Wangaratta called Lee Hughes - he was playing as a left or rightback at GV Suns - he may play left or right-back for us or in the midfield.

“He looks to have a lot of potential and he’s quite quick, so it

is a fit where there’s a need, and we think he’ll do a good job.

“We’ve got a number of young players that are coming through.”

The squad are already putting other teams on notice, with the new-look side performing well in a practice match against St Pat’s.

“They told us they’d recruited well so we were going in there thinking ‘we don’t know how this is going to go’ because we had probably five of our starting 11 unavailable,” Morgan said.

“We won that 5-2, so that was pretty good, it was great.

“What we’ll be looking to do is blooding new players in and getting a good idea of the qualities of all the players on our list.

“We’ll be led by Tom LaSpina

in the midfield and he had Kaden Saric in there with him in the practice match and they performed very well together.

“Aaron Cappellari has come back to the club and hopefully he’ll stay for the year, he fits in great at centre-back.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a big transition from last year because we can’t replace those players that we lost so we’re probably going to play slightly differently to suit where our strengths will be, hopefully.”

The senior men won’t get their season underway until next weekend, due to both their, and their scheduled round one opponents Twin City, having home grounds unfit for play.

A STRONG TEAM: Senior cocoach Richard Morgan said the team was showing a great deal of promise ahead of the season.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES MOUNT BEAUTY’S season is officially over following their shock defeat at the hands of Dederang in the Cricket Albury Wodonga District A grade semifinal.

Dederang made 8/223 before bowling the Power out for 195, and with other results going against them, Mount Beauty is out of the finals.

After having Dederang 2/36 early, Bailey Williamson (52) and Tristan Mann (76) dug their side out of trouble.

Mount Beauty got some momentum on their side after dismissing the Dederang middle order cheaply, but Mann’s consistent form was enough to stir some tail-end partnerships to life.

Sam Roach’s 26 run innings put Dederang over the 220 run mark, with Mount Beauty facing a tall, but not insurmountable, task.

Graham Beer was solid with the ball, taking 2/23, while Sulaiman Hussain picked up a pair of wickets for himself, albeit more expensively with figures of 2/47.

In response, Mount eauty’s powerhouse top order failed to fire, with Gregor McLennan gone for just 10 runs and Daniel Saville unable to capitalise on a strong start, dismissed for 26 runs.

Sulaiman Hussain found the boundary often but with no support at the other end ended up dismissed for 55 to have the Power at 3/110 with the middle order having to save the season.

Frank Iaria (17), Paddy Dodd (17), Graham Beer (15) and Todd Jeanes (12) all failed to make a significant impact on the scoreboard, as the Power lost 4-37 needing their bottom three batters to make the 46 runs required.

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SEASON READY MYRTLEFORD Savoy Soccer Club (from left) senior men’s co-coach Richard Morgan, acting president Danielle Caponecchia, secretary Jacqui LaSpina and women’s coach Gabby Paglia are ready to get stuck into the Albury Wodonga Football Association season, which is scheduled to begin this Sunday. See inside for our four-page Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club feature.

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Ovens Valley United locked in contest with Benalla OVENS Valley United’s A grade squad will need to take nine wickets for victory over Benalla Bushrangers after they were bowled out for 162 at McNamara Reserve.

In reply, the Bushrangers sit at 1/19 overnight.

After getting sent in to bat on a lively-looking wicket, Tigers opener Harkaran Mann lasted five deliveries before Conor Brodie got one to nip back and hit the top of off stump.

When skipper Dylan Bursill departed for 11 runs, it was up to Seamus Phillips and Josh Newton to make some runs - Newton’s 25 from 60 deliveries helped steady

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the ship while Phillips cashed in with a handy half century to have the Tigers at 5/100.

Kane Fitzpatrick kept the runs coming with a strong innings of 31 from 74 rocks, while Josh Jones (10), Nick Impink (10) and Corey Southern (11*) all pitched in.

The home side was knocked over for a healthy 162 on a difficult deck to bat on, with Benalla batting 11 overs to start their run chase.

Cooper Thomason made them pay for every ball they faced, sending the ball crashing through opener Jack Fullager’s stumps to have the visitors at 1/19.

Captain Dylan Bursill said it was disappointing not to face out the day, but felt the score was enough to trouble Benalla.

“There was a bit in the pitch, and a couple of times we didn’t choose the right ball to go for,” he said.

“Seamus Phillips and Josh Newton batted really well after we did lose myself and ‘Harky’ (Harkaran Mann) early.

“It was really good to see Seamus spend a bit of time in the middle,

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and some of the boys at the end batted well, like Kane Fitzpatrick, and Josh Jones, Nick Impink, and Corey Southern chimed in with a dozen or so runs each.

“We put a competitive total on the scoreboard I reckon, but it was a bit of a shame to not bat out our overs for the second or third game in a row, so we’ve still got to work on that.”

With Benalla needing to put on another 144 runs for victory with nine wickets in hand, Bursill said he backed his bowlers to mop up the opposition potentially with enough time for another shot with the willow.

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