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HALLOWEEN HIJINKS POREPUNKAH residents (Top, from left) Eliza Stokie, Naomi Kynaston, Dave Stokie and Joshy Kynaston, with (bottom from left) Charlie Swales and Evie Nowicka, were just some of the creepy ghouls roaming Porepunkah last Tuesday in Halloween celebrations across the shire. Story page 6 PHOTO: Brodie Everist

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VILLAGE’S BIG PLANS

Grant to fund skills

Alpine p Multi Skill Group p received almost $ $20,000 , for a dedicated cabin workspace p from FRRR

By BRODIE EVERIST BRIGHT learning hub, the Alpine Multi Skill Group (ASMG), has received almost $20,000 for a dedicated cabin workspace in the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) latest round of community grants.

President and founder of AMSG, Jessica Short, said they were grateful and pleasantly surprised by the $19,750 grant.

“As a regional community, we’ve been affected by quite a few extreme weather events and this is an opportunity for us to reconnect the community, provide some opportu-

nities to learn,” she said.

She said the money will go towards a 3m x 3m space next to the Bright United Men’s Shed to provide 24hour access for their members that can be used for meetings and potentially host workshops.

The exact location for the workspace is yet to be determined, but Ms Short expects it will be built in around 6-8 months.

According to Ms Short, the group started working in the Bright United Men’s Shed, but branched out into a broad skill-learning group that works with local groups and businesses.

She said they have recently run workshops on pottery, they are currently running a mountain biking skills workshop, and have a food and gardening workshop planned.

“Where we can, we subsidise them or we run them at an incredibly low cost,” she said.

“Everything goes back into the men’s shed or to the workshop to provide materials.

“We want to try and continue that and keep it as sustainable as possible and attract more people.”

ASMG is one of 18 community groups to receive

grants of between $4040 and $20,000 in FRRR’s latest grant round, in partnership with insurance companies Suncorp and AAMI. According to FRRR, Suncorp Group pledged $1 million to FRRR in 2021 for a dedicated Rebuilding Futures program to support Australian communities impacted by significant natural disasters.

This round of the program has awarded $300,781 to 18 remote, rural and regional not-for-profits (NFPs) in Victorian communities impacted by the flooding events that took place between October 2022 and January 2023.

Nina O’Brien, disaster resilience and recovery lead at FRRR, said this round of grants is further confirmation of the long-term impacts of natural disasters.

“In this round of grants, we’re seeing projects that are about building community amenities and improving infrastructure but there’s also an emphasis on initiatives that are about building community resilience and promoting social wellbeing,” she said.

“The floods have had a huge emotional toll on the people in these communities, yet they’re still determined to build back and

become even more resilient than before, which really is inspiring to see.”

Suncorp Group chief executive officer, Steve Johnston, said the grants would help support community-led recovery in the impacted areas.

“We are supporting affected Victorian communities through the Rebuilding Futures program - to not just build back, but to build back better than before, making them even more resilient.”

To get involved with the Alpine Multi Skill Group contact alpinemultiskill@ gmail.com or contact their Facebook group.

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PURPLE PRIDE: John and Jenny Kerville, with their 1937 Chevy Coupe, won best Hot Rod at the Myrtleord Show P ‘n’ ‘ Shine on Sunday. INSET: THE GREEN MACHINE: Buffalo River resident Shaun Barton’s 1928 Ford Roadster, pictured with his daughter Trinity, won the people’s choice award last Sunday.

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MYRTLEFORD Rotary and the Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club’s annual Show ‘n’ Shine and Swap Meet was a huge success on Sunday, with 157 cars on show and perfect weather for the 1200 strong crowd.

The Myrtleford Show ‘n’ Shine and Swap Meet is a static display of classic and custom cars in conjunction with stalls selling motoring memorabilia, motoring merchandise, car spares and lots more.

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“We received a number of compliments on our great show and people expressing they were pleased to be there.

“We had a lovely selection of cars of every variety, from very old classics through to modern vehicles which we were hoping to have and incorporate everybody.

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“We’re very happy with the number of cars, and people, we saw on the day and, other than official entries, we did have many people parking their vintage vehicles in the public carpark to join in.

“The band was well received, the dancers loved the dance floor and it was great to see the subculture of rockabilly fashion throughout the day also.

“It’s an event with something for everyone, and we’re so glad to know people enjoyed it.”

Rotary member Richard Dean

said the number of swap meet sites were slightly down this year, but were equally enjoyed by attendees.

“We had a few sites with food, a face painting site, a barber and more different things, which we love,” he said.

“We had a few sites pull out last minute which was a bit disappointing but hopefully they’ll be back for next year.

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By BRODIE EVERIST THE Alpine Shire Council voted to keep the jumping board at the Bright River Pool over this summer season at their October meeting last week, following a recommendation from council officers to remove the board and stop dredging at the site due to safety concerns.

After over 50 minutes of discussion, most councillors rejected the initial recommendation to remove the board, with only Crs Ron Janas and Tony Keeble in support, and instead they voted for an alternative motion to gather further statistics over this summer to inform a later council decision, while seeking to mitigate drowning risk at the pool.

According to the council report, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has recommended the removal of the jumping board, while statistics from Belgravia Leisure say that over 37 days last summer a total of 32 rescue incidents involving 50 individuals were reported, with 10 rescues reported in one day.

The report’s risk management profile says the risk of a drowning fatality due to lack of swimmer ability is very likely, while the risk of injury is almost certain.

Council chief executive officer Will Jeremy said the Bright River Pool is a council-operated facility, meaning council has a responsibility to maintain a safe environment for the public and council workers, which he said council is failing to provide.

“The incident reports that have been provided over the last two years have been pretty consistent, but also I’m aware of feedback through social media of some incidents that occur out of hours when

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UNDER SCRUTINY: Councillors voted to gather further statistics over this summer to inform a later council decision on the jumping board at the Bright River Pool.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist we don’t have lifeguards,” he said.

“My staff are being impacted by the jobs that we’re asking do to now.

“It doesn’t take a death or a fatality for them to be impacted - their mental health is being impacted by us asking them to go there and work in that river pool.

“Our contractors put largely junior lifeguards with little experience into that river pool and they’re frequently rescuing people from a pretty challenging situation so I’d say I’m failing in my obligation right now to provide a safe workplace for my staff and the contractors that I employ.”

Mr Jeremy also said the pool is an insured risk, but risk reduction is still important.

“There’s a difference between insuring an event and doing as much as you can, and as much is as reasonably

practicable, to reduce the risk of that event happening,” he said.

Cr Janas emphasised the importance of safety at the site, suggesting the pool’s four-metre depth is a particular risk.

“We have a different demographic visiting our town now and not all of those visitors are cognisant of being able to swim safely,” he said.

“This area here, it seems to go from very little space for shorter people to get in or people who can’t swim and then it goes into a drop off into a three-plus metre hole.

“That can be quite frightening for somebody who is unable to swim and they will panic, and most causes of drowning is panic.”

Cr Simon Kelley said he felt council’s risk assessment didn’t align with the data available.

“I don’t believe removal of the diving board will really alter the risk profile; the drowning risk remains, there is signage to support that,” he said.

Crs Kelley, Sarah Nicholas and Katarina Hughes suggested council could consider more experienced lifeguards attending the pool.

“Having the diversity of more experience to be able to raise that standard could be something we could look at,” Cr Hughes said.

“But if you can’t drive a car, don’t hop in one and I’ve come to the concept if you can’t swim you shouldn’t be going in the water.

“We can put all of the life savers and the signage and things like that in place, but ultimately at what point do public members need to take some responsibility themselves?”

THERE were no injuries following a car crash in Myrtleford last Friday afternoon, but local police have commended members of the public for assisting with traffic management after the incident.

According to leading senior constable Brendan Achammer of Myrtleford Police, one driver veered into an oncoming car on the Great Alpine Road near Myrtleford’s Prince Street after 4pm on Friday.

He said the drivers, both single occupants of the cars, were uninjured but one was taken to Myrtleford Hospital for observation.

He said several agencies were involved, including Victoria Police, SES, CFA and Ambulance Victoria.

He also commended members of the public for directing traffic down service roads after the crash.

“At that time of the day there was a lot of inbound traffic,” he said.

“The passers-by did a fantastic job.”

Myrtleford SES controller David Coates said the SES were called to the scene as it was initially believed one of the drivers was trapped in the car, but instead they only directed traffic.

He also said both cars were towed from the site.

BUSINESS CALLS FOR DETAIL, MIDDLE GROUND ON JUMPING BOARD

By BRODIE EVERIST A LOCAL business spokesperson and a business owner have called for more detail and safety changes at the Bright River Pool following discussions by councillors at last week’s council meeting due to a report into the pool’s safety.

Bright Chamber of Commerce spokesperson for the Bright Fishway, Bruce Hore, said the chamber was concerned with the presentation of statistics in the report to council.

“We were concerned with the way the statistics were presented, and that the statistics were presented in such a way to provide a predetermined outcome,” he said.

According to the report, statistics from Belgravia Leisure say that over 37 days last summer a total of 32 rescue incidents involving 50 individuals were reported, with 10 rescues reported in one day.

“That information wasn’t made available to us, we haven’t been able to see the Lifesaving Victoria report,” Mr Hore said.

Mr Hore said the jumping board and pool is a drawcard for “generational visitation”, where the town attracts tourists with a long history of visiting.

“Bright’s the only place in Victoria that has one that a local council’s responsible for,” he said.

“It’s actually a unique attraction and we’re back in the business of competing with everyone else in Australia now.”

Mr Hore also said the administration of the pool could be improved, with the chamber hoping to see more experienced lifeguards at the pool and more communication with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

He also suggested the platform could be replaced with a retractable board to stop its use outside of lifeguard hours.

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“I think there’s an opportunity for a group to get together and actually analyse what the events that are occurring and what can be done,” he said.

“We are simply keen to try and find middle ground.”

Dene Freeland, who owns two stores in Bright’s main street, said he wanted to see more detail on statistics behind the council report into the river pool.

“You’d have to define what constitutes a rescue,” Mr Freeland said.

“Is it just telling somebody to move away from the diving area, or is it a serious incident?

“Do they have any figures as to how many injuries were experienced in the area, and if there are very few injuries, then is this an overreaction to what is possibly a non-problem?”

Mr Freeland said he would like to see clearer signage at the pool and a lifeguard working at the pool at all times.

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Bright skatepark sees $40k redesign BRIGHT Skatepark is set for a $40,000 concept design to inform a future build, but first they need to get some input from the community.

The skatepark currently has a steel half pipe and a small street section dating back to the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Alpine Shire mayor, John Forsyth, said since then, the skateboarding community and the town have grown, and the current skate park

no longer meets the needs of the community.

“The current skatepark is relatively small compared to skateparks in Mount Beauty and Myrtleford and is only suitable for beginner and intermediate skateboarders and scooters,” he said.

“The Bright skatepark also has limited opportunity to be used by different abilities at the same time and is too small for the current number of users.

“A new skatepark will be designed to meet the skating communities’ current and future needs, and it will be more inclusive, accessible, and safe.”

After several years of campaigning from the local community, council applied for a $30,000 grant from Sports and Recreation Victoria to develop a concept design for a new Bright Skatepark, with a further $10,000 contribution from council.

Cr Forsyth said council

is working with skatepark design experts, Convic, to design a skatepark unique to the Alpine Shire, but community input was vital.

“This is a facility for the community and visitors to use and enjoy, so it’s important to design it with input from the local skateboarding community; people of all ages, demographics and abilities,” he said.

Convic will also investigate if a new skatepark will be best placed at its cur-

3:30pm until 5pm, or can attend an evening workshop at the Bright Community Centre on Thursday, November 9 from 6pm until 7.30pm.

Anyone who can’t make a session in person can complete the online survey after the in person workshops on Friday, November 10.

The survey will close on Monday, November 20.

For more information, visit the project page at https://engage.alpineshire.vic. gov.au/bright-skatepark.

rent location, or at another location within Bright in order make sure the new skatepark suits the growing needs of the community.

While there is currently no secured funding to build the skatepark, the concept designs will be used to apply for future funding opportunities.

Community members keen to get involved are invited to a drop-in session at the Bright Skatepark on Thursday, November 9 from

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By BRODIE EVERIST WANDILIGONG resident Bernie Eden has lost a fishing spot he’s used for 25 years.

He found out last week when he went to mow the popular Wandi Walk between Alpine Park and his neighbour’s property to find the track had been fenced with orange mesh to the edge of Morses Creek, with a sign saying ‘private property’.

“You can’t get down because the barricade’s up from their property right across to near enough the water’s edge,” he said.

Mr Eden is one of the many Wandiligong residents left concerned by fences erected across the walking track that supposedly dates from the town’s gold mining days.

According to Mr Eden, signs had been erected previously denoting the private land, but the fence was new.

“In the past it’s had a sign up – ‘private property, keep dogs on leash’ - which is fair enough for the owners next door,” Mr Eden said.

“But all of a sudden it’s all

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FENCED OFF: Wandiligong resident Peter Mack said the fenced-off Wandi Walk is a popular route for walkers and cyclists.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist been changed around, and a lot of people have been complaining about it.”

According to another Wandiligong resident, beyond the orange mesh is an electric fence.

Mr Eden said the track was once used by miners travelling to Bright, while another longtime Wandiligong resident, Cathy Eldred, said it was “local knowledge” the track dated back to the valley’s gold mining era.

“The community’s really upset about something that’s been there forever,” Ms Eldred said.

“If something has changed then the community should have been made aware of the potential for change.”

The walk is listed as a 6km walking track on a Bright tourism website and appears

on the Alpine Shire Council’s Geographic Information System (GIS).

However, according to the GIS, the walk crosses around 150 metres of freehold property north of Alpine Park.

The property occupiers inside the new fence were contacted by the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer, but declined to comment.

As of last Friday, the Alpine Shire Council had installed temporary signage directing people to use Bennetts Trail on the other side of the creek.

Wandiligong resident Peter Mack, who inspected the fencing on Friday, said the Wandi Walk was well-used and benefits local businesses near White Star Road.

“The bike path absolutely doesn’t provide the service

that this track does,” he said.

“The pub, when it gets its act together and opens, you’d get people walking through here all the time.”

The Alpine Shire Council was contacted for comment but they did not respond before deadline.

On Thursday the council’s Facebook page posted that the walk had been fenced off by a third party and they were looking into the situation, and they advised people to use Bennetts Trail.

To discuss community concerns, a meeting today at 10am outside the Alpine Shire Council offices has been organised by Wandiligong resident Kate Farrell, who said it will be a “civil, peaceful discussion about the way forward”.

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THE grout was drying on some impressive mosaics in Myrtleford last week at the St Paul’s Church Hall, thanks to the work of the Myrtleford U3A. U3A member Kerry Hansen designed the mosaics depicting migration to the area and anonymous art duo The Crackpots installed them, while a ship is planned to be installed on the metal screen around the bins.

U3A Myrtleford and District secretary Jan Mock said they are planning to have an official launch of the mosaics later this month or in December.

In August Ms Mock said the mosaics were planned to be completed by early next year,

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She said the project has been funded by a $5000 Alpine Shire Community Grant and sales of their book ‘For a Better Life’, which documents Italian migration to Myrtleford, According to Ms Mock, the Bendigo Bank is also contributing funds to make a permanent sign with information about the installations.

She said the mosaics will be another fine example of The Crackpots’ work.

“I’m excited about it because the mosaics are going to be fantastic,” she said.

“We wanted to create something that U3A members would be proud of and Myrtleford would be proud of.”

TERRIFIC TILING: One of the new mosaics at Myrtleford’s St Paul’s Church Hall.

Remembrance Day services this Saturday

By BRODIE EVERIST

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SERVICES across the Alpine Shire will be held to mark Remembrance Day this Saturday, November 11.

All community members are asked to observe a minute of silence at 11am on Saturday to remember those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts.

In Bright, traffic restrictions will apply from the morning of November 9 to November 13 due to the Rod Run. Ireland Street, as well as parts of Barnard Street, Wood Street, Anderson Street and Burke Street will be closed from 10pm November 10 to 12pm November 11 to ensure the safe operation of the Remembrance Day ceremony.

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vice will begin at 10:45am, conducted by Bright RSL president Philip Keeghan and RSL committee member Kay Adams, and it will also feature a small speech from Mr Keeghan.

In Mount Beauty, a service will begin at 10:45am at the cenotaph on Lakeside Avenue, conducted

by Mount Beauty RSL president Robert Williams.

In Myrtleford, RSL vice presi-

dent Kim Buffett will convene the Remembrance Day service at the David Albert Lowerson VC Memorial Park, with attendees encouraged to assemble at 10:40am for a 10:45am start.

The annual poppy appeal will continue until November 11, raising funds to support current and ex–serving members of the Australian and Allied Defence Forces and their dependents.

Board Director Opportunities at Alpine Health The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at Alpine Health.

The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for two to three years.

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101-YEAR-OLD STILL GOING STRONG

By BRODIE EVERIST

BIG BIRTHDAY: Grace Reeves with a 101st birthday sponge at the Myrtleford Lodge yesterday.

CENTENARIAN Grace Reeves celebrated her 101st birthday at Myrtleford Lodge last Monday, where she was presented with a large sponge cake.

Ms Reeves also said she received flowers and chocolates on her birthday, while the following day a present came in the post from her younger sister.

The 101-year-old grew up on an orchard in Doncaster, where she said buses used to visit in spring so people could see the blossom.

“It was a good outdoor life and easy food, all the fruit and farm animals,” she said.

Ms Reeves said she spent four years working managing a ‘Hartzmeyer’ chocolate shop in Camberwell, where customers could buy half a pound of chocolate for $2.

She said the business had around 14 shops across Melbourne.

“We would have peppermint creams, we’d have fruit creams, we’d have chocolate caramels,” she said.

“For Easter you’d have a lot of Easter eggs in rabbit form and chicken form, but they’d be quite big ones.”

Through the chocolate shop she met her future husband, Phillip, who was the brother of one lady she worked with.

Ms Reeves also worked for the Holeproof company in Deepdene and at a drycleaner.

She said she was once part of an entertainment group of six ladies, consisting of music and acting, that would perform around Box Hill.

When interviewed by the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer last year Ms Reeves’ tip for longevity was “just putting one foot after the other”, but this year she suggested her age could also be down to her dislike of alcohol.

“Why bother to drink something you don’t like,” she said.

Dogs allegedly urged to attack wildlife A MYRTLEFORD man has been charged with 25 wildlife and cruelty offences for allegedly allowing and encouraging his four pet dogs to fatally attack animals on several occasions between 2020 and June of this year.

The 40-year-old is accused of committing 23 offences under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, in-

cluding eight cruelty and six aggravated cruelty acts, for allegedly causing the pain, suffering and eventual death or serious disablement of a variety of animals during the period.

Easter grey kangaroos, a common wombat, a sambar deer and a cat are alleged to have been impacted when the man allegedly either set his dogs on the wildlife

or failed to intervene in the fight.

He also faces two charges under the Wildlife Act 1975 for illegally taking and possessing the remains of an eastern grey kangaroo.

Conservation Regulator authorised officers investigated after receiving information from RSPCA Victoria relating to allegations of wildlife cruelty.

The man faces penalties of up $48,077 or 12 months in jail for animal cruelty and up to $96,155 or two years in jail for aggravated animal cruelty for each charge if found guilty.

It is also illegal in Victoria to take or possess protected wildlife without appropriate authorisation, with a maximum penalty of $9615 and/ or six months in jail avail-

able under the Wildlife Act 1975.

Conservation Regulator Hume regional manager Greg Chant said Crime Stoppers could be contacted to report similar animal cruelty.

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fenders of wildlife crime,” he said.

“We rely on public information to help us solve wildlife crime and urge anyone who has witnessed animal cruelty or suspicious behaviour to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

The man will face Wodonga Magistrates Court on November 21.

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Halloween spirit takes over towns

By BRODIE EVERIST

FAMILIES, teens and youngsters across the shire were getting spooky for Halloween last Tuesday evening, dressing up in all manner of frightening fashions for the scary celebration.

Porepunkah (reportedly the ‘Halloween capital’) was crawling with skeletons, ghosts, zombies and crazy clowns searching for sweets and scary thrills at some of the haunted houses, while others were enjoying the twilight by the river or at the local pub.

Porepunkah resident Lois Beggs and her daughter Danielle Beggs were giving out sweets, and Danielle estimated around 1000 people were out enjoying the festivities in town.

She also estimated around 500 lollies had been taken from their bucket, at one per person.

Lois said she liked seeing the parents dress up with the kids and having a fun night.

“We’ve noticed all the teenagers enjoying it so much and it’s really good outlet for them,” she said.

Over in Wandiligong locals held a Halloween disco at the Public Hall with around 40-50 attendees, according to organiser Emily Rose.

Activities included competitions for the spookiest costume, best-effort costume, limbo and dancing.

“The kids seemed to have a great time,” Ms Rose said.

“Most of them were dancing; some of them were running around outside.”

Ms Rose said Wandiligong isn’t as suitable for trick-ortreating compared to other areas, due to larger properties and fewer houses taking part, so they thought a central event would work well.

She said she felt Halloween is becoming more popular in the shire.

“There are a lot more posts on Facebook about it this year and houses sharing maps and stuff,” she said.

“Everyone just likes dressing up, I think.”

Ms Rose thanked the businesses that donated food, prizes and equipment, and said the disco raised $300 for Wandiligong Primary School.

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PETRIFYING PIZZA: (From left) Ari Penaluna, Ben Wood, Otis Gray, Theo Gray and Oliver Cox were terrorising the Porepunkah streets.

EERIE: Jacx Cooper and Paddy Dennis looking creepy at the Wandiligong disco.

BLOOD STAINS: 11-year-olds (from left) Maya Tolliday, Eliza Holm and Elise Lewis were beside the Ovens River in Porepunkah last Tuesday enjoying their candy haul.

Grollo Group to deliver Bogong Village upgrades, worker beds

By BRODIE EVERIST ENERGY company AGL has sublet Bogong Village to Worker HQ, a member of the Grollo Group of companies, in a move expected to deliver worker accommodation for Falls Creek by next year.

According to AGL, under the sublease agreement the Grollo Group will take over the ownership and operation of Bogong Village and redevelop it over the next three years.

The Grollo Group has

said the village’s 27 existing houses, tavern and amenities are being brought back to an “as new” finish and will provide much needed worker accommodation for Falls Creek businesses, with 200 keyworker beds planned by early-2024.

Director of property at Grollo Group, Martin Ansell, said interest from Falls Creek businesses had been strong, with over half of the 200 beds already pre-committed.

“I expect that in the next two to four weeks prior to

Christmas those 200 beds will be all allocated,” he said.

He said the company has plans to expand the number of beds at the village to 500, but this remains at early planning stages.

“We’re still working through all of the environmental impact studies and other fire setback studies and everything that we need to comply with to develop in that location,” he said.

“We’ve got some meetings coming up with the planning department.”

AGL head of Hydro, Simon Kelley, said the sublease to the Grollo Group is a great outcome for the region.

“We are thrilled that the Grollo Group will take over the operation of Bogong Village,” he said.

“This is a fantastic outcome for the local community and tourism in the region with plans to redevelop the village, provide key worker accommodation for Falls Creek, and open the tavern once more for visitors to the area.”

Alpine Resorts Victoria CEO, Amber Gardner, said there is a significant need for appropriate key worker accommodation across the alpine region, particularly as the resorts continue to grow and greater numbers of staff are required to deliver a high-quality visitor experience.

“This new acquisition by Grollo represents an exciting step forward in resolving the accommodation challenges at Falls Creek, so we’re looking forward to working with

them to realise this important activation,” she said.

AGL has said the outdoor school is owned and operated by the Victorian Department of Education and will continue to provide outdoor learning programs for years P-12 from government schools across Victoria.

According to AGL, they acquired the village as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme when it was purchased in 2005 and will continue to own and operate the Bogong Power Station.

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EXTRAORDINARY ARTWORK: Bright P-12 College students (from left) Zoe Head, Mya Badrock, Ryder Burgess, Arlo Hayes, Heidi Yarwood, Jasper Gough and Rhylah Lee with their artwork that will be exhibited at the Bright Art Gallery next week.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Student talent on show

By BRODIE EVERIST

considering the pressure they must endure to create a portfolio of works that equate to 60 per cent of their mark.

“Just to get to finish is a feat in itself,” she said.

Ms Duguid also thanked the Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre for continuing to host the event, and said the school runs an art hamper raffle to support the gallery.

“We get over 1000 people come to visit the exhibition, and a lot of those people would never have ventured into the art gallery,” she said.

Year 10 student Ryder Burgess is pleased with his monochromatic selfportrait to be exhibited at the gallery next week.

Over two terms Ryder imported a photo of himself into Adobe Photoshop, posterised it, printed it out, stencilled over the differently-shaded

THE Bright P-12 College Student Showcase is starting next week at the Bright Art Gallery, with paintings, woodcraft, metalcraft and design studies among the variety of works to see.

Primary and secondary visual art teacher Janmaree Duguid said the annual opportunity to exhibit their works celebrates the older students’ achievements and inspires younger students.

“Every year at this time, when we’re getting ready for the exhibition, you see such a wonderful collection of creativity from the kids,” she said.

“We have a strong cohort of kids who do follow through with the creative arts.”

She said she is often impressed with VCE students’ work, especially

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sections of the portrait and finally painted those sections with different shades of red.

“It was my school photo and I really liked it,” he said.

While he felt some of the lines could be neater, he reckoned his parents would be impressed when they see it.

The exhibition officially opens on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30pm at the Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre on 28 Mountbatten Avenue.

Two music soirees will also held at the gallery the following days.

The first soiree on November 15, starting at 6:30pm, will feature primary students from prep to year 4.

The second soiree on November 16, also starting at 6:30pm, will feature year 6-12 students.

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GRAPE RELIEF: An Alpine Shire winemaker has said Australia’s decision to walk away from a trade deal with European Union (EU) offers them more security around the grape variety, prosecco.

Local winemaker pleased with prosecco protection

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE AN Alpine Shire winemaker has said Australia’s decision to walk away from a trade deal with European Union (EU) was the right one, offering them more security around the grape variety, prosecco, which is worth millions to the local industry.

Trade Minister Don Farrell ended talks in Osaka last week after the EU refused to budge on geographical indicators being attached to products like prosecco wine, feta and parmesan cheese, which would have prevented Australian producers using the product names.

Michelini Wines sales and marketing manager Kane Michelini said prosecco, as a grape variety, is worth more than $1million to the Myrtleford business.

“The grape variety is incredibly important to this area as it has put Alpine Valleys and King Valley on the map,” he said.

“Prosecco is known within Australia to be of high quality.

“Much of Australia is in a grape glut and this area is bucking the trend primarily off the back of growth

in prosecco.

“Prosecco has always been known as a grape variety and it was pleasing to see Australia walk away from a trade deal which didn’t suit us.”

Businesses were faced with uncertainty if geographical indicators (GIs), which identify a product as originating from a specific region, were implemented and this would have involved a phase out period of prosecco that would have cost millions in remarketing the variety.

“If we accepted prosecco as a GI area it would set a precedent for all other varieties to be GI zoned and lock Australia out of export markets,” Mr Michelini said.

“The decision brings no change in the short term; just business as usual.

“But it is nice to have security that this variety has a domestic and export future.

“This security allows for better decision-making long term.”

Indi independent federal MP Helen Haines facilitated meetings between a delegation of King Valley winemakers and Mr Farrell and Agricultural Minister Murray Watt in Parliament House

late last year, and has discussed the negotiations with Mr Farrell throughout 2023.

“I am pleased Minister Farrell has listened to the concerns of farmers, winemakers, grape growers and the broader agricultural industry on this deal,” Dr Haines said.

“What was on the table was not a good deal for regional Australia, and we have seen little progress and compromise by the European Union, so this was the right call for us.”

Speaking following the briefing of industry representatives in Osaka, National Farmer’s Federation president David Jochinke said the minister had made the right call for Australia.

“We thank Minister Farrell and Agriculture Minister Murray Watt for standing

by Australian farmers and walking away from an unacceptable offer,” Mr Jochinke said.

“It’s disappointing the Europeans weren’t willing to put something commercially meaningful on the table.

“What was on offer would have hardwired protectionism into our trading relationship with Europe for another generation.”

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Alpine Shire growth considered in draft land development strategy

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council’s draft Land Development Strategy 2023 (draft LDS) is now up for public exhibition until December 15, following a lengthy consultation period.

The draft LDS shows how growth will be accommodated in Alpine Shire for at least 15 years and up to 2041.

The document considers projected population growth, and future housing and employment needs, with a particular focus on the four service towns; Bright, Mount BeautyTawonga South, Myrtleford and Porepunkah, which will accommodate the majority of the municipality’s future growth.

It acknowledges the constraints to growth including bushfire risk, flood prone land, and infrastructure and servicing needs.

It also highlights the key trends that have shifted demand for housing and identifies key actions and objectives to deliver planning outcomes that are respectful of the unique character, landscape and natural landscape of Alpine Shire.

It has been informed by community consultation that was undertaken between October 2022 and February 2023.

The recommendation before council at its recent monthly meeting in October stated that council endorses the draft LDS for community consultation in late 2023.

Once consultation is complete, council will be asked to consider any feedback received ahead of adopting a final Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy and proceeding with a planning scheme amendment to implement the high-level policies, the settlement hierarchy and the Service Town framework plans that are included in the draft LDS. The draft LDS projects that Alpine Shire will grow to 15,890 people by 2041, an increase of around 2734 people in the 20 years from 2021.

It is expected that there will be a need for an additional 2167 houses across the shire to 2041 to accommodate this growth; 75 per cent of this demand is ex-

pected to flow to urban settlements and 25 per cent to rural areas.

The high-level assessment for the shire’s urban settlements has established there is capacity for 1266 of the 1625 homes needed by 2041 in areas already zoned for urban use (e.g. existing towns and settlements).

Under the existing policy settings, there will be a shortfall of 360 dwellings in existing settlements by 2041, with the largest housing demand projected in the Bright and Porepunkah townships.

The draft LDS identifies investigation opportunities to accommodate this housing shortfall as well as opportunities to increase the amount of employment land across the municipality.

The future Alpine Shire Rural Land Strategy will seek to identify the preferred locations for the 542 dwellings anticipated to be developed in rural areas.

Council will shortly commence this work which is expected to take 12-18 months to complete.

Other key findings of the report also include short term rental and vacant properties continue to put strain on long term housing outcomes for local residents.

The Alpine Shire is significantly constrained by flooding, bushfire, topography and vegetation considerations with 92 per cent of the shire being public land.

The need to consider preferred neighbourhood character and landscape treat-

ment in Alpine Shire.

Servicing constraints including North East Water’s capacity to provide potable water and accommodate wastewater treatment will continue to affect urban development.

Housing diversity, particularly the need to construct single- and two-bedroom houses, significantly limit housing availability.

The preparation of structure plans for the four Service Towns is expected to take five years to complete requiring significant funding over several financial years.

The specific outcomes and actions for each settlement are highlighted in the draft Implementation Plan of the draft LDS.

PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Kylie Ahne

Vicki Burton

How long have you lived in the area?

27 years.

What do you do for a living?

I’m an artist and maintenance gardener.

How did you get into that?

When I had small children, I could go off and do a couple of hours a week while they were in childcare. That was mainly the gardening and I’ve only just got into the art.

What are your hobbies or interests?

My hobbies are painting, mosaics and bushwalking. I really enjoy the environment and the bush - it’s my favourite place.

What do you like about the area?

The rivers, the mountains and the fact that we can just hop over the mountain and we can go to the sea.

It’s only four hours, which I think is a hop, skip and a jump really.

So we’ve got the best of everything.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

How long have you lived in the area?

I was born here in the Mount Beauty Hospital in 1966, before they stopped delivery babies there at the hospital.

What do you like about living here?

The people , my family is here, the mountains and rivers , it so beautiful.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

Yes, the pond in Hydro Park needs to be cleaned, planting native shrubs to make it look pretty and attract birds, bees, dragonflies and butterflies.

There could be frogs and fish added to it if it were clean.

What do you do, your hobbies and interests?

I teach Tai Chi, strength training, and aqua fit.

I help my partner John with our coffee caravan.

I have cared for my mum for 20 years, but now she is in Kiewa Valley House and she is happy there.

John and I like music, we conduct karaoke nights at West Peak Hotel and

MYRTLEFORD The Myrtleford Mosaic Trail and definitely Lake Buffalo.

People forget the view behind Buffalo is just as beautiful as the view at the front.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Probably something a little bit more for the teenagers.

I don’t know what that would be, but I think older teenagers, say 13 to 17, need something.

Maybe Frisbee tennis – a dog park would be great.

Jade MacLean How long have you lived in Bright?

My whole life.

What are your hobbies or interests?

Anything outdoorsy - hiking, swimming, photography. Anything crafty too.

What do you like about the area?

There’s just so many things you can do around here. I love going up to the mountains and hiking around. Everyone’s so nice around here too.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Mount Buffalo, probably. It’s so scenic up there.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I don’t think so. Maybe if there was a beach it would be better.

Do you have any ambitions for the future?

I would love to start a photography business, but see what happens, I guess.

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Emily dances her way to Sydney youth academy

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MYRTLEFORD dancer Emily Masin is taking her talents to Sydney, after being accepted to train with the Village Nations Academy Program.

The local teenager has already kept herself busy so far this year, with a range of successful auditions and competitions.

“At the beginning of this year, I successfully auditioned for Platforms Youth Company; a youth performance program run by a prestigious Melbourne company called Scimm Dance,” Emily said.

“This program entailed weekly training in Melbourne where contemporary technique was trained alongside the creative development of a professional standard contemporary show which was performed over a five show season at the Renaissance

Theatre that concluded the six month program.

“Over the winter school holidays I also auditioned to be a part of the Performing Artists Company’s two week theatre intensive.

“During the two weeks we were mentored by an incredible list of industry experts and professionals to put together the famous show of ‘A Chorus Line’.

“This was such an eye opening experience as I was able to get a taste of what it is like to work in the performing arts industry and be surrounded by the future generation of Australian performers.

“I have also been continuing my training with Pulsate Dance Force in Wangaratta all throughout this year, taking weekly classes in a variety of styles to continue developing my technique as well as work on routines.”

Emily has also successfully completed her RAD Ballet exam, performing in the Victorian Dance Festival with Pulsate and Scimm Dance as well as competing successfully in competitions all around Victoria as well as Canberra.

“It has been a very successful competition season with such a great team and teachers leading us and I’m definitely going to miss everyone next year,” she said.

Emily has also applied for the academy in Sydney to further her training as well as complete her education.

“It offers a platform where I can not only receive high calibre dance training and continue to develop and improve my skills as a performer, but also so I can still continue to finish my education and focus on achieving high academic results at the same time,” she said.

“For quite a while now I’ve

had my heart set on going to Village Nation and I was so excited when I received my acceptance email.

“The nerves really haven’t kicked in for me at all yet, I’m just super excited and really eager to start in January.

“I’m definitely most excited for the training aspect of it, getting to learn from new choreographers and teachers, dancing alongside and being inspired by the incredible dancers at Village as well as all of the opportunities and experiences that will come with it.

“I also can’t wait to experience living in a new city and to meet so many new people.

“I’m super grateful to Sam and to everyone at Pulsate who put so much time and energy into all of their students, they really do set us up so well for our future and I wouldn’t be where I am without any of them.”

SYDNEY BOUND: Myrtleford dancer Emily Masin has been accepted into the Village Nations Academy Program in Sydney.

A new era begins for Everton tennis courts

A JOB WELL DONE: Members of the project committee of the original courts Arthur Bennett, Ron Dawson, Dennis Heywood and Max Allen.

A CROWD of around 60 people were delighted to attend the opening of the new Everton Tennis Courts last Sunday evening.

In the picturesque surrounds of the Everton Recreation Reserve and Sports Complex, guests enjoyed a sausage sizzle and were treated to reflections of the original court construction, which took place 40 years earlier, by original committee member Max Allen.

Everton Tennis Club president Eleisha Fraser thanked council and all contractors and funders for the new works, followed by the offi-

cial opening by the Mayor Cr Dean Rees.

Attending members of the Project Committee of the original courts - Arthur Bennett, Ron Dawson, Dennis Heywood and Max Allen were invited to turn on the new lights before enthusiastic players took to the courts for a short round robin tournament.

Tegan Allen of Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria also provided special glasses that depicted various types of vision loss and unique tennis balls that challenged players to experience playing tennis while

visually impaired.

The new courts, constructed by Wangaratta Excavations and Dry Hire, have been coated with an acrylic surface called Laykold which is the official surface of the US Open and Miami and Canadian Open tournaments.

Everton’s night tennis competition commenced on Wednesday, November 1.

Any interested players are encouraged to contact club president Eleisha Fraser on 0413 984 605 to register their names.

“New players will be made warmly welcome,” Ms Fraser said.

John & Christine Haddrick welcome their daughter Kat to their team.

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Motorcyclists swarm to the Kiewa Valley

By FAY MASON, Kiewa Valley Correspondent Fay, who is also a regular host on Alpine Radio, can be contacted on

0410 738 266, or email faymariemason@ gmail.com

LAST week 130 members of the Velocette Motorcycle Club came from all over Australia to take part in a weekend ride, making their base in Beechworth.

One ride was to Mount Beauty, stopping for morning tea at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre.

Travelling over the Tawonga Gap (a favourite with motorcyclists), they carried on to Mt Buffalo for lunch, then headed back to Beechworth via Myrtleford.

The club has been going since 1971, the bikes range from 200cc to 500cc and are mainly British Nortons.

It’s good to see one of the many motorcyclists clubs who like to ride in the Alpine area.

LAST Saturday the Mount Beauty Primary School celebrated its 75th anniversary, with past and present students in attendance.

Approximately 200 people were there, some coming from as far away as Perth, sharing memories and photos of their time spent at the school.

Principal Carolyn Serpell said it was a wonderful community event.

“We are grateful to Rotary, John’s coffee van and the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for their support,” she said.

“The school’s history over the past 75 years is on display at the Mount Beauty Visitors Centre.”

THE Resilience Picnic was a huge success with a large crowd there right throughout the morning.

This is the third year of the picnic.

“It is getting bigger and better every year,” organiser Kitty Vigo said.

State Nationals MP Tim McCurdy came over the hill to attend the picnic.

“It is a very impressive event, I’m always encouraged to see the community spirit in the Upper Kiewa Valley, and to see so many organisations participating in such an event,” he said.

Representation from the CFA (Mt Beauty and Tawonga), Ambulance Victoria , SES, TREK (Towards Renewable Energy Kiewa), Red Cross, Parks Victoria, Lions Club, Michael O’Connors Chimney Sweep Company, Alpine Shire, Landcare, free legal advice, the local Men’s Shed, with Alpine FM presenting a running commentary on air.

There were demonstrations of CPR, a kitchen fire, and a replica of a fire travelling up and down hill.

The kids were not forgotten with a free show bag and a turn on using the fire hose (a real success).

There was free coffee, soft drinks and a barbecue, expertly cooked by the Men’s Shedders.

Congratulations to the Keep Calm Committee from the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre for organising this very informative, important Resilience Picnic.

Vacancies delay cat curfew investigation

By BRODIE EVERIST

BEING PREPARED: Richard Wilson from Parks Victoria demonstrating how fire travels across the land at the Resilience Picnic.

THIS morning on Alpine FM the guests are Dr Helen Haines at 9.30am, and Sandra Eldridge from Mount Beauty CFA at 10.40am, followed by the very popular Talking Heads at 11.10am THE Mount Beauty RSL will be conducting the Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10.45am on Saturday, November 11 at the Cenotaph, which is always a very moving tribute.

The Remembrance Day Poppies are all around the town, crafted by local ladies, and the real poppies are flowering in the hospital gardens.

INVESTIGATION DELAYED: Staff vacancies have delayed the Alpine Shire Council’s investigation of a cat curfew policy, according to their annual report released last week.

WELCOME BACK: Former Mount Beauty PS pupils (back row) Murray Ormerod, Lynda Barter (Ormerod), Pam Owen (Andrew), Barb Pyle and Kerryn Greenberg (Hughes), with current students (front) Finn and Charlie.

STAFF vacancies have delayed the Alpine Shire Council’s investigation of a cat curfew policy, according to their annual report released last week.

The Alpine Shire Council Annual Report 2022/23 states initial work began on investigation of a cat curfew, starting with comparisons with other similar councils.

“Further investigation was delayed in 2022/23 due to staff vacancies, however this will be further investigated in 2023/24,” says the report.

Council’s domestic animal management plan 2022-2026 states council was to investigate a cat curfew across the shire last year.

The report follows the Indigo Shire Council announcing a 24-hour cat curfew and a desexing mandate for all new cats last Tuesday.

According to the council, owners of domestic cats will have six months to ensure their pets can be contained within the boundary of their property 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Self-education: What can you claim?

The Australian Taxation Office have released a new draft ruling on self-education expenses.

If you undertake study that is connected to your work you can normally claim your costs of that study as a tax deduction - assuming your employer has not already picked up your expenses. There is also no limit to the value of the deduction you can claim. While this all sounds great and very encouraging there are still issues to consider before claiming your Harvard graduate degree, accommodation, and flights as a self-education expense.

Clients are often surprised by what cannot be claimed.

Self-education expenses are not deductible if you are undertaking the education to obtain a new job or something not connected to how you earn your income now. Take the example of a nurse’s aide who attendees university to qualify as a registered nurse. The university degree and the expenses associated with degree are not deductible as the nursing degree is not sufficiently connected to their current role as a nurse’s aide.

Personal development courses While not always the case, one of the key challenges in claiming deductions for self-development or personal development courses is that the knowledge or skills gained are often too general. Take the example of a manager who

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is having difficulty coping with work because of a stressful family situation. She pays for and attends a 4-week stress management course.

In that case, the stress management course is not deductible because the course was not designed to maintain or increase the skills or specific knowledge required in her current position.

When your employment ends part the way through your course If your employment (or your income earning activity) ends part the way through completing a course, your expenses are only deductible up to the point that you stopped work.

Anything from that point forward is not deductible (that is until you obtain a new role and assuming the course remains relevant).

Overseas trips with some work thrown in Overseas study tours are deductible in limited circumstances.

If you are travelling overseas, you need to prove that the dominant purpose of the trip is related to how you earn your income. Factors that help demonstrate this include the time devoted to the advancement of your work related knowledge, the trip not being merely recreational, and that the trip was requested by or supported by your employer.

Overseas conference with some recreation thrown in Conferences where you spend a few days in sessions and then a day (or more) of touring or golf. When the dominant purpose of the trip is related directly to your work, then the ATO are more accommodating. If the leisure time, for example an afternoon tour organised by the conference, is incidental to the conference itself, then you can claim the full conference expenses.

Not fully deductible? Part of the course might qualify If a particular course is not entirely deductible, a deduction may still be available for some of the course fees where there are particular subjects or modules in that course that are sufficiently related to your employment or income earning activities. In these cases, the course fees would be apportioned A warning on large claims There is no limit on the amount you can claim as a selfeducation expense but the ATO is more likely to target large self-education expenses.

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Bonacci family coach business comes to a close after 14 years

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE QUALITY time together and a fresh focus on family will be the highlights of the next chapter for Myrtleford’s Bonacci family, who are closing Alpine Spirit Coaches after 14 years of operation.

Owners Chris and Nadina Bonacci said they have loved their time in the local community, but it was time for a change.

“When my family shifted back from Albany, WA I would drive coaches on the weekends in Falls Creek and Hotham during the snow season,” Mr Bonacci said.

“It was around then I conducted my very first Outback Central Australia Tour which fully convinced us to take on the challenge of operating a coach charter business.

“To the very last day Alpine Spirit Coaches was always about family; including our employees, their partners, and their children.”

Despite several family meetings with their three children, Mr Bonacci said none of them wanted to take on the business, instead following their own careers or living abroad.

“Their response had Nadina and I thinking that we

could do the same thing,” he said.

“It isn’t very often you see business owners deliberately close a successful longstanding business, but we are now exhausted and have lost the driving passion to continue into the new year and beyond, it has nothing to do with finances.”

Mr Bonacci said highlights over the 14 years have been employing locals, supporting charities, fundraising events and their indigenous programs through their central Australia work.

“The biggest thing for Nadina and I is that we always maintained a family spirited working environment where everybody was treated equally, fairly, valued, and respected,” he said.

“Then there was being awarded the Hotham and Dinner Plain Shuttle bus services where we used modern vehicles with the latest industry technologies available.

“Providing the community with a personalised experience is something we’re very proud of.”

Mr Bonacci said the growing size of the business was challenging, and this was only compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“COVID caused staffing shortages, supply chain issues, high operating costs and mental health problems with staff, friends and family,” Mr Bonacci said.

“In 2022 we had our biggest year in the snow with 400,000 ‘day visitors’ using our snow bus services on Hotham and Dinner Plain alone.

“Then we had our other commitments at Falls Creek, Snow Camps and transfers and our Central Australia Touring and all this with over 20 per cent down on staffing requirements; it was huge.

“Our plan now is to continue charity work, reap the rewards from the 14 years, travel abroad, motorbike tours in Australia and Europe and spend time with our children as they start their own families.

“Nadina and I have always greatly appreciated the support from our local communities.

“To each and everyone who has ever used our services over the last 14 years, thank you from Nadina, our children, all our staff and me.“ Alpine Spirit Coaches will cease trading by December 31, 2023.

A NEW CHAPTER: Nadina and Chris Bonacci are closing Alpine Spirit Coaches after 14 years in the bus business.

Cafe Culture returns THE Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre’s Cafe Culture is back, with American Bluegrass musicians ‘Sonoran Dogs’ performing at the Porepunkah Hall next Friday, November 17, with all proceeds from the event going to the Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre.

The event starts at 7:30pm with tickets priced at $30, or $32.80 when purchased over Eventbrite.

Tables will seat eight people; let the event organisers know if you have a group that would like to be together.

Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/ the-sonoran-dogstickets-717556018367.

They can also be purchased by direct bank transfer – contact the Bright Art Gallery at manager@ brightartgallery.org. au for more details.

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Step inside and be greeted by a beautifully designed interior that exudes elegance and style. Áǝƺ Ȓȵƺȇ ˢ ȒȒȸ ȵǼƏȇ ɀƺƏȅǼƺɀɀǼɵ ƬȒȇ‫ٮ‬ nects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a perfect space for entertaining guests or quality family time. Áǝƺ ȅƏǕȇǣˡ ƬƺȇɎ ǸǣɎƬǝƺȇ ȵƺȸǔƺƬɎǼɵ ȵƏǣȸɀ functionality and design.

It is highlighted with stone surfaces, fully appointed with premium Meile appliances with Induction cooking and twin Pyrolytic ovens.

Further enhancing the entertainer’s kitchen is an abundance of soft close storage and large island bench.

The property boasts four generously sized bedrooms, providing ample space for the whole family.

The master bedroom features ensuite with double vanities, frameless glass, ˢ ȒȒȸ ɎȒ ƬƺǣǼǣȇǕ ɎǣǼƺɀ ƏȇƳ ƫɖǣǼɎ‫ٮ‬ǣȇ ȸȒƫƺɀِ The remaining bedrooms are also wellappointed with BIR’s and bedroom two offering a second ensuite.

Bedrooms three and four are serviced by the main bathroom, ensuring convenience and comfort for everyone.

The home’s U-shape design brings a strong emphasis on indoor-outdoor liv-

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Agent

| Nutrien Harcourts

Phone

| 5722 9444

Price

| $1,295,000

Location | 58 Waldara Drive, Waldara Land size | 4002m2 ing where an abundance of glass provides natural light thanks to the home’s orientation. ɖɎƳȒȒȸ ǼǣɮǣȇǕ ƏɎ ǣɎɀ ˡ ȇƺɀɎً ǔȸƏȅƺǼƺɀɀ glass divides the centre courtyard from the inground pool also incorporating the fully covered outdoor kitchen.

Further enhancing the property is the full-sized tennis court.

Beautifully set within the established leafy garden surrounds, providing both privacy and beauty that can be admired from many aspects of the home.

Ducted heating and cooling throughout the home ensure year-round comfort.

Car accommodation is well catered for with a single garage, carport for three vehicles and adjoining workshop.

Call Danial Siperki at Nutrien Harcourts to arrange your private inspection on 0400 027 473.

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ONLINE CLEARING SALE Vehicles, MF Tractor, Workshop, Shearing Plant, Farm Equipment.

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Toyota Landcruiser Ute 70 series, Massey Ferguson Tractor 65, Ford Falcon BA Ute, Toyota Landcruiser Sahara V8 (Back windshield protector, Tyre rim, Steel roof rack, Sump guard), International Combine Seeder, Triton work centre bench with circular saw & accessories, Antique Sunshine Seeder and covering harrows, Tractor draw bar, Double Ended Shearing Grinder, Saw bench, Jib, Post hole digger, 1.6m x 1.6m slasher, PTO belt drive, Scoop, PTO Slasher gearbox, Super spreader, Heavy Duty Paddock Renovator, Forks, Carry all, Scarifier, Trailer, Silo, Stock yard gates, Fuel tanks, Electric pump, Fairbanks platform scale, Double hung timber window in frame, Table tennis table, Single Kayak, Insulation rolls, Oven & cooktop, Asko Dishwasher, Wardrobe cupboard, Fireplace Mantle, Selection of steel shelf brackets, Garden edger & mini crowbar, Trenching shovels, Waffle irons, Cattle Dehorner, Tent poles, Steel foldaway table, Electric shearing plant, Crest flat panel TV wall mount, Brass bell, Table mounted bottle opener, Conergy solar system with 6 solar panels, CIG Transarc easy welder, Krystal clear filter pump, Buckets of bolts, nuts & washers, Mirror, Timber doors, Kitchen cupboard doors, Various flyscreens, Melamine drawers, Triple basin sink with tap, Part rolls of light gauge fencing, Steel frames, Assorted Scrap Metal, Roof tiles, Clay pipes, Garage tilt door, Assorted stable gates, Assorted Poly Pipe, Steel posts, Electric fence stand offs & insulators, Plain wire, Garden Arbor, Assorted gates, Collectors wheel barrow Steel Bin, Ulmia Steel Cutter, Steel shed trusses & yard panel, Assorted roofing/fencing sheets, Assorted lengths of timber, Misc additional items. View full listing online.

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BUILT in 2016, this four bedroom brick veneer home has a master bedroom feaɎɖȸǣȇǕ Əȇ ƺȇɀɖǣɎƺ ɯǣɎǝ ˢ ȒȒȸ ɎȒ ƬƺǣǼǣȇǕ ɎǣǼƺɀً ƳȒɖƫǼƺ ɮƏȇǣɎɵً ƏȇƳ ǕƺȇƺȸȒɖɀ ɯƏǼǸ‫ٮ‬ǣȇ ȸȒƫƺِ Áǝƺ Ɏǝȸƺƺ ƏƳƳǣɎǣȒȇƏǼ ƫƺƳȸȒȒȅɀ Əȸƺ ƏǼǼ ˡ ɎɎƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ X«‫ټ‬ɀِ The main bathroom has separate showƺȸ ƏȇƳ ƫƏɎǝ ɯǣɎǝ ɀƺƬȒȇƳ á!ِ Áǝƺ ɀɎɵǼǣɀǝ ǸǣɎƬǝƺȇ ǣɀ ˡ ɎɎƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ Əȇ ǣɀ‫ٮ‬ ǼƏȇƳ ƫƺȇƬǝً ɯƏǼǸ ǣȇ ȵƏȇɎȸɵ ƏȇƳ ȅȒƳƺȸȇ ‫׎׎ח‬ȅȅ ƬȒȒǸǣȇǕ ƏȵȵǼǣƏȇƬƺɀِ Áǝƺ Ȓȵƺȇ ȵǼƏȇ ǸǣɎƬǝƺȇ ǼǣɮǣȇǕٖƳǣȇǣȇǕ ɀȵƏƬƺ ǣɀ Ə ǕȸƺƏɎ ɀǣɿƺ ƏǼȒȇǕ ɯǣɎǝ ɀƺȵƏȸƏɎƺ ǼȒɖȇǕƺٖȅȒɮǣƺ ȸȒȒȅ ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ ƺȇɎȸƏȇƬƺ Ȓǔ Ɏǝƺ ǝȒȅƺِ Live in comfort with ducted gas heating ƏȇƳ ƺɮƏȵȒȸƏɎǣɮƺ ƬȒȒǼǣȇǕ ˡ ɎɎƺƳ ɎǝȸȒɖǕǝ‫ٮ‬ ȒɖɎِ ³Ɏƺȵ ȒɖɎɀǣƳƺ ƏȇƳ ƺȇɎƺȸɎƏǣȇ ɵȒɖȸ ǕɖƺɀɎɀ ɯǣɎǝ Ə ȇȒȸɎǝ ǔƏƬǣȇǕ ƏǼǔȸƺɀƬȒ ƏȸƺƏ ƏǼǼ ˡ ȇ‫ٮ‬ ǣɀǝƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ ƬȒȇƬȸƺɎƺ ȒɮƺȸǼȒȒǸǣȇǕ ƫƏƬǸɵƏȸƳِ ƬƬƺɀɀ ɮǣƏ ǼƏȸǕƺ ƳȒɖƫǼƺ ǕƏɎƺɀ ƫƺɀǣƳƺ the home is perfect for those with caravan, ɎȸƏǣǼƺȸɀً ƫȒƏɎɀ ƺɎƬِ ǔǔƺȸǣȇǕ ɮƏƬƏȇɎ ȵȒɀɀƺɀɀǣȒȇ ȸƺƏƳɵ ɎȒ ƫƺ

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| Nutrien Harcourts

Phone

| 5722 9444

Price

| $750,000 - $780,000

Location | 40 Pennsylvania Drive, Wangaratta Land size | 683m2 ȅȒɮƺƳ ǣȇɎȒ ɀɎȸƏǣǕǝɎ ƏɯƏɵً ƏƬɎ ɀɯǣǔɎǼɵ ɎȒ ɀƺ‫ٮ‬ Ƭɖȸƺ ɯǝƏɎ ƬȒɖǼƳ ƫƺ ɵȒɖȸ ȇƺɴɎ ȅȒɮƺِ Xǔ ɵȒɖ Əȸƺ ƬɖȸȸƺȇɎǼɵ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ȅƏȸǸƺɎ ǔȒȸ Ə ȇƺɯ ǝȒȅƺ ɯǣɎǝ ƏǼǼ Ɏǝƺ ƫȒɴƺɀ ɎǣƬǸƺƳ ƫȒȒǸ ɵȒɖȸ ǣȇɀȵƺƬɎǣȒȇ ɎȒƳƏɵِ ¨ǼƺƏɀƺ ƬȒȇɎƏƬɎ zɖɎȸǣƺȇ RƏȸƬȒɖȸɎɀ «ƺƏǼ 0ɀɎƏɎƺ ɎȒ ƏȸȸƏȇǕƺ ɵȒɖȸ ǣȇɀȵƺƬɎǣȒȇ ɎȒƳƏɵ Ȓȇ ٢‫ב׎‬٣ ‫ِגגגח אאוד‬

www.corcoranparker.com.au 85 Hume Street, Wodonga 3690

“RIVERVIEW”, RIVER ROAD, TARRAWINGEE (54.3 HA) RARE GEM IN RIVERLAND OASIS Entry level riverfront property to include almost 500 metres of frontage to the beautiful Ovens River. Perfectly suited to livestock production with improved pastures and heavy carrying capacity.

Majority of property cleared being comprised of flat to slightly undulating topography with easy vehicle access via River Road off the sealed Great Alpine Road. Approx. 40 percent comprised of highly fertile alluvial river flats with balance comprised of highly productive intermediate terrace country.

Currently divided into three paddocks. Pastures improved with annual ryes with excellent annual lime/fertiliser history and excellent stock water.

Borders Township Zone to the north and Low Density Residential Zone to the east with potential for part rezoning and subdivision into the future (STCA). Also meets minimum area required today to establish a dwelling and build your dream home.

Supports recreational activities to include camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing, etc. Less than 10 mins to Milawa gourmet food and wine region with easy access to local primary and secondary schools in Wangaratta. Offered in conjunction with “Riverbend” property (refer separate listing above).

Inspections: For Sale: Contact:

“Experience and Reputation”

Strictly By Appointment Only $2,100,000 - $2,200,000 John Honeychurch 0419 790 924 Mike Weller 0410 663 041

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Ŷ STYLISH SUV: The Grand Cherokee has trimmed down and smartened up to take on some of the stiffest competition in its segment.

Charm offensive from Cherokee

By DEREK OGDEN, Marque Motoring WHO’D have thought it?

After years of mixing it with off-road heavy hitters the Jeep Grand Cherokee has taken on a certain charm, with its latest version of the Overland making a play to join the SUV aristocracy.

With its new-found power to please and attract, the Aussie Cherokee five-seater new order is represented by three variants – Night Eagle at $77,950, Limited ($83,950) and Overland, starting at $98,450, all before on-road costs.

All are powered by a single petrol V6 engine.

The opening pair come with single-speed all-wheel drive, with low range and coil springs, while the Overland (on test here) has a low range transfer case and height adjustable air suspension.

In comparison, the previous Cherokee roster included high spec Summit and S-Overland, with a 3-litre turbo-diesel V6, set back buyers around $85,000, plus on-roads, $10,000 under the petrol new chum.

Two cost options now include a Luxury Tech Group ($4500) and Off Road Group ($2750), pushing the price over a hundred grand.

The test vehicle boasted the luxury pack.

As far as customer care is concerned, the so-called ‘Jeep Wave Commitment’ includes capped servicing, five-year/100,000 km warranty and lifetime roadside assistance,

providing the regular service schedule at a Jeep dealer is adhered to.

STYLING Following on from its big brother Grand Cherokee L the WL Grand Cherokee is shorter by around 300 mm of overall length and 128 mm of wheelbase, and in looks is more SUV than Jeep 4x4.

With this modern, upmarket move, however, the newbie refuses to let go completely of its Jeep roots with the company’s trademark seven-slot radiator grille up front. Twin-pane panoramic sunroof and 20inch alloy wheels add appeal both inside and out.

INTERIOR With the trimmed body comes five seats instead of seven, with top-notch Nappa leather cladding, a big twinpane sunroof opening up the cabin, and LED ambient lighting to set the tone at night.

There’s more room (1067 litres to the roof), too, to accommodate the better class of cargo (luggage).

This is upped to 2005 litres with the rear seat backs folded.

The space includes a 12V power outlet, four tie-down points, and a full-size spare wheel nestled under the floor.

As mentioned above, the test vehicle was also blessed with $4500 worth of the Luxury Tech Group extras, including front seats that are 12-way power adjustable, with memory and massage function, there’s four-zone climate control and secondrow ventilated outboard

seats and window shades.

Up front digital rear-view mirror is augmented by a wireless charging pad.

ENGINES/ TRANSMISSIONS Unlike the previous Grand Cherokees – with optional turbo-diesel or V8 power the new WL range is limited to a single 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine producing 210 kW and 344 Nm, mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

SAFETY The five-seat petrol models have earned a four-star ANCAP rating, as opposed to the sevenseater’s five-star, due to a problem with the performance of the rear seat belts.

Standard systems include active emergency braking and pedestrian/cyclist detection, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning with active lane keeping, advanced brake assist, front and rear parking sensors and 360-degree camera view.

A word about lane departure warning: there seems to be little consistency in its workings, the beeps come thick and fast or not at all, under pretty much identical driving conditions.

Artificial intelligence, indeed.

DRIVING The accelerator pedal needs some concentrated attention, with the car being a bit skittish from the get-go, especially on inclines with ragged surfaces.

Conversely, with peak torque not coming up until 4000 rpm, it’s not surprising

the new Grand Cherokee Overland feels short on performance on the bitumen.

On road, the Grand Cherokee Overland is said to be capable of fuel consumption of 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway cycle.

The Tester averaged more than 13 litres per 100 kilometres around town and 7.6 on a motorway dash.

Off road, the SUV takes advantage of Jeep’s QuadraTrac 2 Active 4x4 System with Selec-Terrain, low-range transfer case and Quadra Lift air suspension.

For an extra $2750 the Off Road Group adds 230 mm rear axle, electronic limited-slip differential, Trail Rated badge, 265/60 R18 Goodyear all-terrain tyres, 18inch polished/painted alloy wheels, fuel tank/transfer case/front suspension skid plate, which is good enough to earn the company’s trail rating won over the Rubicon Trail in Nevada, one of the most testing off-road challenges in the US. SUMMARY The new Grand Cherokee Overland won’t be every rusted-on Jeep fan’s favourite, but could attract the attention of a more discerning soft-road adventurer.

RATINGS Looks: 8/10 Performance: 6/10 Safety: 7/10 Thirst: 5/10 Practicality: 8/10 Comfort: 7/10 Tech: 8/10 Value: 5/10

AT A GLANCE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE NIGHT EAGLE: $77,950 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED: $83,950 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND: $98,450 OPTIONS: Luxury Tech Group $4500; Off Road Group $2750; Premium paint $1750 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Jeep dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6L V6 petrol, 8sp automatic, 4WD) ENGINE: CAPACITY: 3.604 litres CONFIGURATION: Six cylinders in ‘V’ MAXIMUM POWER: 210 kW @ 6400 rpm MAXIMUM TORQUE: 344 Nm @ 4000 rpm FUEL TYPE: Unleaded petrol, 91RON COMBINED FUEL CYCLE (ADR 81/02): 9.9 L/100km CO2 emissions 236 g / km DRIVELINE: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4900 mm Wheelbase: 2964 mm Width: 1979 mm Height: 1801 mm Turning Circle: 11.58 metres Gross vehicle mass: 2744 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 87 litres STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / 100,000 kilometres

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DRAFT LAND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OUT FOR CONSULTATION The draft Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy is now out IRU FRQVXOWDWLRQ 7KLV GUDIW GRFXPHQW LQFRUSRUDWHV VLJQL²FDQW feedback received as part of our extensive community engagement program conducted in late 2022 and early 2023.

The draft Strategy considers projected population growth, and future housing and employment needs across the Shire, with a particular focus on the four towns already serviced with reticulated infrastructure: Bright, Mount Beauty-Tawonga South, Myrtleford and Porepunkah.

Your views are important. It’s now time to have your say on whether the draft Strategy gets the balance right for our communities. To view the draft Strategy, scan the QR code: Feedback on the draft Strategy can be submitted online at engage.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/lds, in writing to submissions@alpineshire.vic.gov.au or sent to PO Box 139, Bright, VIC 3741.

Submissions close on Friday, 15 December 2023.

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L2P PROGRAM DRIVING MENTORS NEEDED Do you live in Myrtleford and surrounds? Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? Join our Alpine Shire TAC L2P Program as a volunteer mentor! The Alpine Shire TAC L2P Program helps local young people gain the driving hours they need to get their P-plates. The success of this program relies on our amazing volunteer mentors - and we’re seeking some driving super stars to help make the program even greater! If you’re aged 21+ years, have a full driver’s licence, have 1 - 2 hours a week spare, you can become a volunteer mentor through the Alpine Shire TAC L2P program. Full training, support and a dedicated vehicle are provided. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, get in touch!

For more information email info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au or call 5755 0555.

BECOME A VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE VOLUNTEER We are on the lookout for some fun, local and knowledgeable people to join our Myrtleford and Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre teams as a volunteer! As a volunteer in our visitor centres, you will engage with a wide range people and be prepared to provide detailed information about our region and surrounds.

Our customers reach out via various methods, and the role will involve answering face to face and telephone enquiries. There is a minimum time commitment for all volunteers. Each person is required for two shifts per month (9am - 12pm or 12pm - 3pm).

To ensure you’re ready to deliver the best customer experience for our visitors and residents, training is provided to all of our volunteers. During the year, volunteers are invited to attend events and training workshops including information sessions and famils (local learning tours). These are an opportunity to connect and meet with other volunteers, local businesses and VWDII 7R ²QG RXW PRUH DQG WR DSSO\ SOHDVH FRQWDFW RXU WHDP info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au or 5755 0555.

Board director opportunities at Alpine Health The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at Alpine Health. The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for two to three years.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.

Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications.

Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023.

Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply, please go to the following website: www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications

CHILD SAFE POLICY – PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK Council is seeking feedback from the community – in particular young people and their families and carers - on its draft revised Child Safe Policy. The Policy outlines Council’s commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children by creating and maintaining a Child Safe Organisation and ensures that protecting children’s safety and wellbeing is embedded in the culture and the everyday thinking and practices of all Councillors, employees, contractors, DQG YROXQWHHUV &RXQFLO¬V ²UVW &KLOG 6DIH 3ROLF\ ZDV DGRSWHG LQ 2017 and a reviewed Child Safe Policy was adopted in 2020. In July 2022, 11 new Standards were introduced to replace the existing seven Standards, and the updates made to our current Policy have now brought it in line with these new Standards.

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These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.

Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications.

Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, November 4

CITY COLTS DEF ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

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CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS Mitchell Giggins c: Josh O’Donohue b: Josh Ansell ........25 Josh Nanson b: Paddy McNamara ...................................0 Tyler Schulze c: Matthew Winter b: Jacob Schonafinger....2 Kent Braden c: Connor Dennis b: Paddy McNamara.......9 Ben Feldtmann b: Jeremy Wilson .....................................7 Tyler Nanson b: Lucky Shantha ......................................31 Justin Solimo b: Jeremy Wilson ........................................0 William Petersen c: Matthew Winter b: Josh Ansell .......13 Jed Marek c: Matthew Whitten b: Josh Ansell ................22 Matthew Lister lbw: Josh Ansell ........................................0 Archie Crispin not out ...................................................... 0* Extras ...................................................................................4 Total .........................................................................10 / 113 Overs ...................................................................62.3 Overs FOW: 1-1 J Nanson, 2-6 T Schulze, 3-23 K Braden, 4-40 M Giggins, 5-74 B Feldtmann, 6-78 T Nanson, 7-78 J Solimo, 8-106 W Petersen, 9-106 M Lister, 10-113 J Marek.

BOWLING: P McNamara 15/4/2/30, J Schonafinger 13/6/1/22, J Ansell 8.3/5/4/22, M Winter 4/2/0/9, Lucky Shantha 5/1/1/9, J Wilson 10/6/2/7, J Beattie 7/3/0/10.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS Michael Honman c: Nic Bonwick b: Zac Guilfoyle ..........15 Priyank Chohan c: David Killen b: Zac Guilfoyle.............76 Daniel Brew c: Cooper Matheson b: Zac Guilfoyle ...........2 Ross Cavill b: Zac Guilfoyle ..............................................13 Charlie Bull c: Nic Bonwick b: Charlie Stafford.................6 Jonty Priest c: Cooper Matheson b: Thomas Clayton......9 Gary Priest b: Zac Guilfoyle ..............................................16 Conor Brodie not out ....................................................... 9* Sameera Witharana lbw: David Killen ..............................1 Susanka Gamage b: David Killen ....................................18 Tyler Begnone c: Nic Bonwick b: David Killen ..................0 Extras .................................................................................23 Total .........................................................................10 / 188 Overs .................................................................................64 FOW: 1-90 Michael Honman, 2-100 Priyank Chohan, 3-102 Daniel Brew, 4-110 Charlie Bull, 5-132 Jonty Priest, 6-153 Gary Priest, 7-165 Ross Cavill, 8-169 Sameera Witharana, 9-188 Susanka Gamage, 10-188 Tyler Begnone. BOWLING: Chris Clement 10/3/0/36, Thomas Clayton 15/2/1/56, David Killen 11/3/3/40, Zac Guilfoyle 18/6/5/25, CHarlie Stafford 10/4/1/22.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Kayde Surrey c: Matt McCabe b: Angus McMillan ............6 Clancy Ellett c: Matt Knight b: Angus McMillan ................4 Campbell Fendyk b: Matt McCabe .................................24 Brenton Surrey c: Ben McDonald b: Matt McCabe ........85 Lewis Richards lbw: Matt McCabe ....................................1 Gareth Taylor lbw: Brock McCabe...................................15 Richard Worcester b: Brock McCabe ................................6 Timothy Cogger c: James Irvine b: Brock McCabe ..........0 Ryan Pollock c: Harrison Wheeler b: Angus McMillan......5 Dean Fitzpatrick b: Brock McCabe ....................................0 Archer Warner not out ..................................................... 0* Extras .................................................................................11 Total .........................................................................10 / 157 Overs ..............................................................................56.3 FOW: 1-10 Kayde Surrey, 2-19 Clancy Ellett, 3-53 Campbell Fendyk, 4-55 Lewis Richards, 5-74 Gareth Taylor, 6-90 Richard Worcester, 7-104 Timothy Cogger, 8-137 Ryan Pollock, 9-147 Dean Fitzpatrick, 10-157 Brenton Surrey. BOWLING: James Irvine 10/3/0/23, Angus McMillan 15/3/3/34, Matt McCabe 16.3/5/3/48, Brock McCabe 13/2/4/38, Matt Knight 2/1/0/9.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS Nick Scales b: Gurjot Gosal ..............................................67 Trent Berry c: James Neary b: Cooper Thomason...........3 Gregor Fraser c: Cooper Thomason b: Glenn White .......18 Nicholas Bogar c: Tyler Thomason b: Cooper Thomason.....38 Lachlan Scales c: Jake Riley b: Gurjot Gosal ....................0 Conor Reeves c&b: Mikka Paulsen....................................1 Ben Martin c: Conner Forde b: Samuel Piazza ...............25 Mitchell Purcell c: Gurjot Gosal b: Samuel Piazza..........20 Peter Scales c: ? b: Samuel Piazza ....................................2 Max Mahoney not out ...................................................... 6* Sam Bell c: Jake Riley b: James Neary..............................3 Extras 24 Total .........................................................................10 / 207 Overs 74.2. FOW: 1-20 T Berry, 2-103 N Scales, 3-105 G Fraser, 4-110 L Scales, 5-118 C Reeves, 6-159 N Bogar, 7-188 B Martin, 8-196 P Scales, 9-204 M Purcell, 10-207 S Bell. BOWLING: M Paulsen 10/2/1/39, C Thomason 13/5/2/25, S Piazza 8/0/3/24, J Neary 8.2/1/1/46, G Gosal 20/7/2/32, G White 9/5/1/9, C Forde 6/2/0/11.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS Ryan Malcolm c: Gary Priest b: Conor Brodie...................4 Nic Bonwick retired not out...............................................8 Cooper Matheson b: Priyank Chohan ............................21 Jack Davies (c) lbw: Conor Brodie.....................................0 David Killen b: Conor Brodie..............................................0 Fraser Ellis c: Tyler Begnone b: Ross Cavill .....................77 Nicholas Pell c: Gary Priest b: Tyler Begnone .................22 Charlie Stafford c&b: Priyank Chohan ..............................0 Zac Guilfoyle not out ........................................................39 Matt Gathercole b: Ross Cavill...........................................0 Thomas Clayton not out.................................................. 1* Extras .................................................................................18 Total ............................................................................8 / 190 Overs ................................................................................ 83 FOW: 1-12 Ryan Malcolm, 2-18 Jack Davies, 3-22 David Killen, 4-59 Cooper Matheson, 5-98 Nicholas Pell, 6-108 Charlie Stafford, 7-175 Fraser Ellis, 8-175 Matt Gathercole.

BOWLING: Conor Brodie 16/8/39/3, Charlie Bull 16/4/39/0, Tyler Begnone 6/0/17/1, Ross Cavill 15/5/25/2, Sameera Witharana 6/0/16/0, Priyank Chohan 22/6/43/2, Jonty Priest 1/1/0/0,l Daniel Brew 1/1/0/0.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Reid Clarke c&b: Campbell Fendyk .................................37 Matt Knight c: Kayde Surrey b: Gareth Taylor...................0 Harrison Wheeler retired out ..........................................17 Brock McCabe c: Ryan Pollock b: Timothy Cogger ........25 Jobe Fraser b: Campbell Fendyk.....................................11 Kyle Archibald (c) c: Kayde Surrey b: Timothy Cogger........46 Angus McMillan (vc) c: Dean Fitzpatrick b: Timothy Cogger....39 Fraser Smart c: Campbell Fendyk b: Timothy Cogger ...7 Ben McDonald b: Timothy Cogger..................................17 Matt McCabe lbw: Gareth Taylor .......................................0 Andrew Dishot not out...................................................23* FOW: 1-0 Matt Knight, 2-38 Harrison Wheeler, 3-85 Reid Clarke, 4-89 Brock McCabe, 5-97 Jobe Fraser, 6-186 Angus McMillan, 7-193 Kyle Archibald, 8-197 Fraser Smart, 9-204 Matt McCabe, 10-240 Ben McDonald Bowling: Richard Worcester 1/1/0/0, Gareth Taylor 18/1/53/2, Dean Fitzpatrick 13/3/3/0, Campbell Fendyk 14/5/22/2, Timothy Cogger 16.5/4/53/5, Clancy Ellett 3/0/20/0, Brenton Surrey (c) 7/0/35/0, Lewis Richards 4/0/10/0.

CITY COLTS 2ND INNINGS Mitchell Giggins (c) c&b: Jacob Schonafinger..................5 William Petersen b: Jacob Schonafinger .........................0 Ben Feldtmann c&b: Jeremy Wilson...............................15 Josh Nanson lbw: Jeremy Wilson .....................................5 Tyler Nanson lbw: Jacob Schonafinger............................9 Jessie Smith not out ......................................................27* Kent Braden c: Matthew Whitten b: Jeremy Wilson.........0 Justin Solimo not out ....................................................14* FOW: 1-3 W Petersen, 2-14 M Giggins, 3-27 J Nanson, 4-32 B Feldtmann, 5-39 T Nanson, 6-40 K Braden.

BOWLING: J Schonafinger 15/6/29/3, J Beattie 1/0/2/0, J Wilson 14/7/22/3, L Shantha 4/1/7/0, M Winter 4/1/17/0, M Whitten 1/0/1/0.

A RESERVE: Yarrawonga Mulwala 5/233 & 3/66 Zach Moore 76 Balanarsimha Reddy 1/26 def by Rutherglen United 10/157 Dean Simmons 67 Jyda House 2/24. Rovers United Bruck 10/165 Senaka Lakmal 55 Vaibhav Sharma 3/19 def City Colts 10/41 & 10/82 Raza Abid 31 Jonathan Hyde 5/17. Benalla Bushrangers 10/98 Greg Hoysted 24* Matthew Prestianni 4/22 def by Wangaratta Magpies 9/123 & 3-d/109 Daniel larkings 35 Lee Brennan 3/26. B GRADE: Rovers United Bruck 9/188 Andrew Balfour 40 def by Benalla Bushrangers 4/208. City Colts 5/178 Nicholas Norris 37 Cooper Martin 2/18 def Delatite 9/126 Mark O’Loughlan 42 Connor Ormond 5/8. Beechworth Wanderers 10/155 Thinula De Silva 53 Harry Craddock 2/0 def by Merton 10/166 Luke Benton 52 Henry Scalzo 3/37. Rutherglen United 9/121 Lochlan Battisson 27 Michael Walker 3/23 def by Greta 8/149 David Allen 44 Stephen Jennings 3/10. Ovens Valley United 8/148 Noah White 49 Kristopher Allan 3/22 def by Milawa 5/163 Nathan de Vries 44 Benjamin McMasters 2/26. UNDER 16: Rutherglen United 4/178 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala 6/180. Rovers United Bruck 6/147 vs Beechworth Wanderers N/A. City Colts 10/206 def Greta/OVU 10/62. Delatite 8/59 def by Benalla Bushrangers 10/240. UNDER 14: Greta 9/163 def by Ovens Valley United 7/184. Rovers United Bruck Gold 3/150 def Rutherglen United 10/69.

Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/42 def by City Colts 10/152. Benalla Bushrangers 6/208 def Rovers United Bruck Green 10/107. Delatite 10/76 def

by Wangaratta Magpies 8/150. UNDER 12 BLUE: City Colts Blue 8/56 def by Wangaratta Magpies Black 1/128. Rutherglen United 9/83 def by Greta 5/85. Wangaratta Magpies White 6/105 def by Ovens Valley United Black 1/123. Ovens Valley United Orange 2/87 def Beechworth Wanderers 7/73. UNDER 12 GOLD: Yarrawonga Mulwala Rams 8/60 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls 5/76. Benalla Bushrangers Green 2/124 def Benalla Bushrangers Red 10/106. Benalla Bushrangers Blue 3/151 def City Colts White 5/46.

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OVENS VALLEY UNITED 2ND INNINGS Gurjot Gosal c: Gregor Fraser b: Sam Bell......................10 Dylan Bursill (c) run out: Conor Reeves .........................56 Nicholas Impink c: Nicholas Bogar b: Mitchell Purcell 23 Cooper Thomason c: Nick Scales b: Gregor Fraser ........8 Jake Riley c&b: Gregor Fraser ...........................................9 Seamus Phillips lbw: Sam Bell .......................................16 Tyler Thomason b: Joe Kelleher ....................................43 Conner Forde c: Mitchell Purcell b: Gregor Fraser .......22 Samuel Piazza not out..................................................... 1* Glenn White b: Joe Kelleher..............................................6 Mikka Paulsen not out ...................................................10* Extras 6 Total ............................................................................9 / 210 Overs 46. FOW: 1-10 Gurjot Gosal, 2-86 Dylan Bursill, 3-95 Cooper Thomason, 4-109 Jake Riley, 5-111 Nicholas Impink, 6-157 Seamus Phillips, 7-192 Conner Forde, 8-194 Tyler Thomason, 9-200 Glenn White. Bowling: Sam Bell 7/0/43/2, Max Mahoney 2/1/8/0, Conor Reeves 4/0/43/0, Gregor Fraser 19/3/65/3, Peter Scales 5/1/7/0, Mitchell Purcell 6/2/15/1, Joe Kelleher 3/0/24/2.

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Hole in one glory at Myrtleford Golf Club PIETER Veldman achieved the ultimate feat of golf at the Myrtleford course last weekend, after scoring a hole in one on the first.

Saturday, November 4 Fez Cafe Stableford AMCR 73 A grade winner: Karl O’Shaughnessy (9) 37 pts.

A grade runner up: Jan Roseby (18) 35 pts. B grade winner: Geoff Veldman (21) 42 pts. B grade runner up: Robert Wheeler (29) 38 pts.

Ball winners: T Chapman 36, P Veldman 36, P Evans 36, I Giovannoni 35, J Costello 35, A McKerral 34, M Currie 34, J Harrington 34.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Pieter Veldman (HOLE IN ONE), fourth second shot: Ben Holmes, eighth: Geoff Veldman, 14th: Ichlis Giovannoni, 16th: Tony Chapman.

Matthews Cleaning encouragement award: Chris Morris 17 pts.

Raffle winner: David Matthews.

Thursday, November 2 Drummond Golf Monthly Medal Stroke AWCR 74 A grade winner and medal winner: Sarah Deas (31) 100/69 c/b. A grade runner up: Jan Roseby (18) 89/71 c/b. B grade winner: Denise O’Donohue (48) 117/69. B grade runners up: Heather Street (50) 123/73. 9 hole winner: Judy Bynon (22) 48/37 c/b. 9 hole runner up: Kaye Holmes (40) 57/37 c/b.

Ball winners: Sandra Piazza 89/71 c/b, Liz Orton 95/72.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Sandra Piazza, eighth: Lizzie Orton, 14th: Heather Street.

18 hole putting competition: Angela O’Shaughnessy 27 putts. 9 hole putting competition: Judy Bynon 22 putts.

Tuesday, October 31 Clyde Street Butchery Stableford AWCR 74 AMCR 71 A grade men’s winner: Peter Vasey (25) 37pts. A

grade men’s runner up: Karl O’Shaughnessy (10) 36pts c/b. A grade ladies winner : Annie Wilson (49) 38pts c/b. A grade ladies runner up: Sandie Church (33) 38pts c/b.

9 hole winner: Marg Fitridge (38) 19pts. 9 hole runner up: Penny Dawkins (38) 17pts.

Ball winners: Ian Wales 36 pts c/b, Tony Chapman 36 pts c/b, Heather Street 37pts, Jan Roseby 36pts, Liz Orton 34pts, Faye McLees 34pts.

NTPs - first: Ian Wales and Denise O’Donohue, fourth second shot: Ian Wales and Sandra Piazza, eighth: John Harrington and Barb Welch, 14th: Trout Batt and Judy Bynon.

4BBB semi-final: Marg Curtis and Helen Mummery won 4/3 to Marnie Broz and Kerry Chapman.

HOLE IN ONE: Pieter Veldman was all smiles after nailing a hole in one on the first hole.

Bright golfers mix it up LAST Saturday saw the men and women of the Bright Golf Club come together for a stableford competition on the glorious Bright golf course.

Veterans, Monday, October 30, Stableford Winner: Don Grimes (21) 35 points.

NTPs - 11th: Dennis Hayes.

Ladies, Wednesday, November 1, Stroke Winner: Robyn Poyner (28) 67 net.

NTPs – third: Tina Cook, sixth: Penny White, 16th: Robyn Poyner.

Men, Thursday, November 2, Stableford A grade winner: Peter McGrath (11) 40 points.

B grade winner: Colin Richardson (27) 38 points.

NTPs – third: Jade Galvan, sixth: Colin Richardson, 11th: Robert Taylor, 16th: Peter McGrath.

Mixed, Saturday, November 4, Stableford A grade winner: Gavan Hunt (10) 35 points. B grade winner: Frank Noble (16) 39 points. C grade winner: Dennis Pangrazio (28) 42 points.

NTPs – third: Peter McGrath, sixth: Angus Murrells, 11th: Peter McGrath, 16th: Craig Keem.

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SATURDAY, November 4 was Monthly Medal day for the men of the Mount Beauty Golf Club.

Peter Dilley won the day with a net 65, while Steuart Snooks and Peter Partington battled between themselves with 67 net apiece while Rick Biesboer received a ball for his efforts on 69 net.

Once again playing to your handicap meant diddlysquat as you had to go down to seventh for 72 net.

NTP on the seventh went to Macca Deans along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office, the ninth and 17th was David Drew, and the money on the 18th was won by Steuart Snooks.

The ladies of the Mount Beauty Golf Club played a nine hole stableford (Front 9) event on Wednesday, November 1.

The winner was Lynda Barter (29) with 15 points, the runner-Up was Ute Svoboda

(49) with 12 points, and NTP second shot on the seventh went to Lynda Barter.

Saturday, November 4 was another 9 hole stableford (Front 9) event.

The winner this time was Gayle Jennings (52) with her 24 points, runner-up was Carol Bartholomew (33) with 15 points, and NTP second shot on the seventh was Carol Bartholomew.

The men also played the front 9 on Wednesday, November 1 where the winner was 97 year old Syd Thomas with 22 points followed by Andy Cook, visitor from Bright, with 21.

Michael Bartholomew could only manage 20 points.

Anyone else only playing to their handicap did not get a look in as fourth place was Darren Flay with 19 points.

NTP on the seventh was Dave Browning, and on the ninth was Michael Bartholomew.

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Martin Kupferle’s team with lead Jerry Wilson, second Ryan Kupferle, and third Bev Griffith had a narrow loss on the last end 20/22.

The B3 side went down to Benalla - Bright were pleased to have a full team of players but were met by a tough side of Benalla bowlers, the final score was Bright 38/0 defeated by Benalla 60/14.

Otto Kupferle’s team with lead Maureen MacGill, second Jim Davis, and third Wayne Curtis had a close game all day, only lost by one shot 14/15.

Linda Hayes team with lead

Bruce Neilson, second Linda Vanderwert, and third Sam Kupferle lost 12/20, and Ken Lewis’ team of lead Gilbert Griffith, second Kelvin ‘Jock’ Arthur, and third Terry McCaw lost 12/25.

In other club news, the Bright Bowls Club is once again hosting their very popular Christmas Carnival from December 27 to January 2.

The six days of bowling includes various formats for both men and ladies including singles, pairs, and triples, and also an evening of bowling.

Further information and

entries can be sent to Patrick O’Shea at wandi86@bigpond. net.au or by contacting the club on (03) 5755 1236.

Social bowls is played on Tuesdays at 1.30pm (weather permitting) - if you are interested in trying lawn bowls the club has bowls for loan.

No experience is required as the club has two coaches to guide you through the basics.

For further information call the club on (03) 5755 1236 or call into the club by 12.45 pm to put your name and contact number on the list.

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Bright A3 take first win of the bowls season ON arrival to the Bright Bowls Club, visiting A3 squad Milawa were warmly welcomed by Bright members, with the final scores from the day Bright 112/16 points defeating Milawa 45/2 points.

Patrick O’Shea team with lead Elaine O’Shea, second Greg Pepyat, and third Ernie Vanderwert won 37/7, Bill Hayes team of lead Libby Barker, second Julie Ellis, and third Jill Woods won 29/6.

Cheryl Raduczic’s team of lead Gary Woods, second Trevor Poyner, and third Peter Raduczic took the result 26/10, and

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Myrtleford recorded 86 shots and 14 points with Mary Tragardh’s team winning 27/17 and Lance Symons team securing a 22/12 victory.

Kiewa scored 79 shots and four points by winning the other two rinks.

The win moved Myrtleford’s A1 team into third on the ladder.

The B1 team also played at home and beat a strong Moira team 62 shots and 12 points to 48 shots and two points.

The win took the B1 team into second on the ladder thanks to a big win by Les Brown’s team 28/13, while Jeff Stagg also led his team to a 17/15 win.

The B3 team travelled to Wodonga which is always a

tough challenge but came up short 51 shots and four points to Wodonga 64 shots and 10 points.

Myrtleford won two of the three rinks with terrific wins to Jon Dunell, his son Matt, Noel Rowe and Dawn Murtagh 19/17, and Kath Wood skipping a close win with Dieter Grimm, Phyllis Swindley and Helen Murtagh sneaked in with a 23/22 victory.

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Uneven batting sinks Power ■ From back page

“With losing wickets at regular intervals, dropped catches, some inconsistent bowling, it was a disappointing day.

“They had one big match-winning partnership of almost 100 and it doesn’t matter if it’s a first-wicket partnership or eighthwicket partnership - our biggest partnership was less than 50, with a few partnerships of 20 or 30, so we’re just not making the most of being in.

“We did a lot right but we also did a lot that can be improved.”

The Power sits fifth out of seven sides on the Cricket Albury Wodonga District First Grade ladder with only a solitary win to their name and five matches left before the Christmas break.

Saville said the team would rise up the ladder once everyone starts pitching in equally.

“We’re doing some things right, we’re just not putting together 80 overs of cricket - we might have five or 10 good overs at a time then we’d fall away for five or 10,” he said.

“This season, in the last couple of games anyway, we’re relying on one or two batters to do the job and not many others are seemingly taking the responsibility to put runs on the board.

“The emphasis is falling on too few to make a difference.

“It’s the same thing with the ball, we’re relying at the moment on two or three bowlers to get the job done, not five or six.”

The Power is slated to take on the undefeated Bethanga this weekend.

OTHER MOUNT BEAUTY RESULTS District Second Grade: Mount Beauty 10/150 Adam Whelan 45 Liam Finn 2/15 def

by Yackandandah 3/154 Graham Martin 85* Thomas McMahon 2/42.

C grade: Mount Beauty def Kiewa (forfeit).

Under 14 Division Two: Mount BeautyBaranduda 9/108 Tom McClusky 41* Elijah Toll 6/11 def by Tallangatta 4/117 Elijah Toll 30 Andrew Reckless 1/10.

Under 12 Gold: Mount Beauty 8/110 Hunter Williams 18 def by Tallangatta 4/123 Xander Hall 1/10.

CAN’T STOP: Jalen Barker leaps over the Wodonga defence.

LAY UP: Ryley Bouker gets around his opponents.

TOO GOOD: Marcus La Spina outplays his defenders.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

AIRBORNE: Levi Young launches toward the basket in the Saints’ dominant win over Wodonga on Saturday.

ALL IN: The Saints huddle up.

Successful weekend sees Saints top two of CBL ladder ■ From back page

“I think up until that point it was whispers and quiet conversations about ‘do we think Myrtleford can do it?’ but I think we’ve just proven to everyone that we can.

“We’ve made history this weekend as the first Myrtleford men’s team to ever beat a Seymour team.

“The boys came out super hungry, they wanted the win and they fought really hard for it, and they got exactly what they deserved.

“We didn’t expect a close game against Wodonga, but we did have

to respect they are a group of young guys that do fight very hard and have played at high levels.

“We needed the percentage, so we did try and run that score up a bit, and it’s put us in a really good spot on the ladder coming into the back half of the season.”

Gebauer said the boys could improve on how they respond after the longer half-time break, but knew his side was professional enough to close out games when they needed to.

“It is one of our things at the mo-

ment, we do come out of the half a little bit slow, and that’s something we as a coaching group and myself as the head coach can work on,” he said.

“With the incredible ball movement and speed of the team, that’s what we’ve been calling this season ‘Myrtleford basketball’ - it’s the way we play and it’s the way we win.”

The Saints will look to solidify their standing against the middle of the table Gators at Shepparton this Sunday, but it won’t be an easy match.

“I feel like we’re the favourites going into this weekend, but that being said, even with that mentality the boys continue to stay professional and play hard through every matchup,” Gebauer said.

“Shepparton is a hard court to play on, they do pull quite a good fan base and their fans are quite loud.

“The boys are prepared for that, and I’m looking forward to heading over to Shepparton and getting the job done there as well.”

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INTERNATIONAL: Canadian Gurjot Gosal is enjoying playing with Ovens Valley United this season.

Gosal finding his feet down under

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ROOM TO GROW: Cooper Thomason and the Tigers will aim to improve with the bat after being bowled out for 71 on Saturday. PHOTO: Janet Watt

Tigers crumble to Delatite in “embarrassing” batting display

By NATHAN DE VRIES OVENS Valley United’s A grade side will look to shake off Saturday’s disastrous run chase, after the Tigers were knocked over for just 71 chasing Delatite’s 207 total.

In an innings lasting just over 25 overs, the Tigers rushed themselves and failed to build any meaningful partnerships, with no batter facing more than 39 deliveries.

Canadian import Gurjot Gosal top scored with 15, while Cooper Thomason (14) and skipper Dylan Bursill (11) chipped in – no other batter made it to double digits.

After Delatite enforced the follow-on and made Ovens Valley United bat again, the Tigers improved, with a revised batting order yielding 9/210.

Bursill (56 off 42) and Tyler

Thomason (43 off 33) led the way on the scoreboard, while Nick Impink showed his twoday batting prowess by facing more than 100 deliveries in an anchoring role.

While the second innings total showed the Tigers had what I t took to chase a score, the result was already locked in.

“It was very disappointing, it was a bit embarrassing we got bowled out for 71,” Bursill said.

“We just were motoring along, scoring pretty quickly, but we just kept losing wickets.

“About 90 per cent of our batters could put their hand up and say they threw it away.

“Delatite were bowling not too bad areas but our shot selection was just not right, and our mindset’s got to change coming into these next two-dayers for sure.”

Bursill said the squad would

look to emulate Impink’s coolheaded approach, with a pair of two-day matches still to come before switching back to the short format.

“He’s really composed and he’s a very good two-day batter because he sticks it out, and sometimes that’s what you’ve got to do,” Bursill said.

“Some of the boys have to look at how he went about it – 23 off 101 but I think someone’s got to play that role, especially in these two-dayers.

“If we’ve got wickets in the shed, that’s when we’ve got to do some of our scoring.

“We’ve got players who can hit the ball but if we’ve got no wickets in the shed it doesn’t give you that bit of leeway where we can go out and have a bit of a dip at the end.”

The Tigers’ next two-day venture will be against Beechworth

this weekend at McNamara Reserve, with the Wanderers keen to bounce back from their loss to Yarrawonga Mulwala.

“We’ve had some ripping games with Beechworth the last few seasons, it’s always a tight one,” Bursill said.

“They’ve got some great batters at the top of their order, the two Surrey boys (Brenton and Kayde) are always ones to watch and they’ve both made runs this year which is a bit daunting, but we’ll back our bowlers in.

“They’ve got Cam Fendyk who’s been in pretty good form the last couple of seasons as well.”

The A reserve Tigers will be back in action against Rutherglen at Barkly Park after taking the bye, and the B graders take on Wangaratta Magpies after falling to Milawa on Saturday.

A KIT bag lost in transit, borrowed helmet and pads, walking out to bat in entirely new country – Canadian cricketer Gurjot Gosal certainly had a unique introduction to the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association.

Playing with Ovens Valley United, the offspinning all-rounder is already establishing himself as a key member of the Tigers’ A grade outfit, and will be hoping to take his side all the way to the silverware.

Gosal was put in contact with the Tigers through his teammate at the Ontario Cricket Academy, Harkaran Mann, who played with Ovens Valley United last season.

“Everything’s going beautifully, Ovens Valley are treating me like family, everyone’s really nice here, they’re really taking care of me,” Gosal said.

“Right off the plane I didn’t get my kit bag because apparently it wasn’t on the flight I was on. I borrowed stuff from my teammates, I used Dylan’s (A grade captain Dylan Bursill) bat, gloves, helmet, borrowed someone’s pads and went into bat.

“I borrowed someone’s spikes to bowl in, it was quite funny, there’s a bit of banter going around.”

Gosal, 21, has represented Canada at the Under 19 World Cup and said to achieve his dream of professional cricket he needed to experience as much as he could.

“It’s a really good experience to be out here, my dream is to become a pro cricket player at the end of the day, so exposing myself to new scenarios, new wickets, new areas, new places,” he said.

“I think that’s a good way to develop myself and improve my game.

“Back home you get a lot slower wickets that have a lot of turn - they’re good wickets, don’t get me wrong, but some wickets don’t hold up as nice as the wickets down here.

“It’s my first time on this side of the world, I’d never been to New Zealand or Australia, so it’ll be one hell of an experience.”

OVUCC president Thomas Chettleburgh said Gosal would shine for the Tigers.

“He’s still finding his feet within the community and the team, but I think it’s a perfect fit,” he said.

“We saw (in his first game) he’s a run-a-ball player which is a good asset to have.

“His bowling is going to be a standout, he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve with his bowling.

“It’s something that we don’t see much of in our league, so I think it’s going to be a huge plus for us going forward, and hopefully go those few steps further this year.”

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By NATHAN DE VRIES MOUNT Beauty’s batting woes persist in the first XI squad, with the Power unable to defend their 179 run total, chased down by Yackandandah with three wickets in hand.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, openers Paddy Dodd and Daniel Saville put 20 runs on the board before Saville was trapped in front by Mitch Maginness.

From there, the Power just couldn’t build into a strong batting partnership, with Dodd’s 71 run innings and Graham Beer’s 33 the only contributions of note.

After Dodd was removed just before drinks, the Power lost 6/63 on a strong batting deck.

With a lean total on the board, Mount Beauty’s bowlers did a terrific job with the ball, ripping through Yackandandah’s top order with ease to sit at 7/81.

However, Yackandandah’s Michael Walker (77*) and Maginness (22*) had other plans, staging a 99-run partnership to snatch the win from the Power.

Mount Beauty skipper Daniel Saville said his squad had to work on making the most of the opportunities presented to them during the course of a match.

“For us it was a day of missed opportunities,” he said.

“Yackandandah have been the benchmark of the competition for a while now, we had a few chances to get ahead in the game but we just didn’t make the most of the chances given to us.

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RUNS THERE Ovens Valley United cricketers Noah White (right) and Hayden Williams pick up a few runs in their B grade match against Milawa on Saturday.

White produced a stunning 49 run innings, top scoring for his side, but the Tigers couldn’t stop Milawa from chasing down their 148 runs with seven wickets in hand. WDCA scoreboard page 23.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

Double delight Successful S f l weekend k d sees S Saints i top p two off CBL lladder dd with i h ffour matches h to ggo THE secret is officially out – Myrtleford’s CBL squad are definite contenders for the North East Men’s Country Basketball League title.

The Saints sit second on the ladder after five rounds of competition, thanks to back-toback wins this weekend over Seymour (102-87) and Wodonga (103-57).

Myrtleford tore out of the

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blocks against the Blasters with a 27-16 first quarter, and the Saints maintained the offensive pressure for the duration of the match.

While Seymour managed to bring the margin back slightly

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after the half-time break, Myrtleford’s speed and athleticism outperformed the height of the Blasters.

Ryley Bouker produced a tremendous second half, with the majority of his 24 points coming after the break, while Jalen Barker (22pts) and Marcus La Spina (21 pts) were damaging on offence.

The Seymour match was the ideal warm up for Sunday’s home

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game against the Wolves, and with the scoreline sitting at 56-31 in the Saints’ favour, the result was all but assured.

Coach Sam Gebauer said the results were a great indicator of how strong this team is, and how far they can go in finals.

“We have solidified ourselves genuinely as a title contender,” he said.

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