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Sporting chance Adoption p of new plan p lifts hopes p of second field at Pioneer Park

By MARTIN DAVIS THERE are renewed hopes of major improvements, including a second oval at Bright’s Pioneer Park, following adoption of the Alpine Shire’s 2022-2033 Sport and Recreation Active Plan last week.

Councillors backed the plan, which contains a range of other more specific locality plans - including the Pioneer Park Master Plan - to help inform future planning for infrastructure, programs and grant applica-

tions across the shire for the next 12 years.

Pioneer Park is home to many sporting groups in Bright and the master plan identifies the need for a second grassed playing field in the area adjacent to the equestrian facility that’s already at the park.

A second playing field would be able to assist many of Bright’s junior sporting groups including cricket, football, soccer and little athletics.

Other suggestions within the plan include developing additional tennis courts and

an additional hardcourt that will be suitable for netball and basketball.

United Bright Football Netball Club is arguably the main user of the Pioneer Park precinct.

Club president Kristi Hackett said a second oval for the juniors would certainly help bring the club closer together.

“Currently we have juniors and seniors having to play at different venues for our home games, and to be able to have the different sides of the club playing at the same

venue will be beneficial for the club,” she said.

“The upgrades in this plan will benefit the club immensely, the second oval and also getting another netball court will mean that we can safely have two courts for training but we can play two teams at the same time.”

With Pioneer Park being used all year round for all sports and activities, Ovens Valley United president Tony Cuskelly said the cricket club is hoping the second facility will be able to be

more friendly for cricket.

“We are looking for more of a cricket ground rather than a football ground, so our juniors are able to play on a cricket ground, with grass that is cut at a level where the kids get value for their shots,” said Mr Cuskelly.

“Potentially we will be looking at having two games occurring at the same time in Bright with U/12s and U/14s able to use the synthetic pitches, it will make it easier for families with kids in those age groups.”

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LOOKING FORWARD TO DEVELOPMENTS: United Bright Football Netball Club president Kristi Hackett can’t wait to see a second ground developed at Pioneer Park.

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They were among the St Mary’s Primary School students who were happy to much on pancakes to help raise funds for Project Compassion last week. See more coverage on page 15.

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By MARTY DAVIS MYRTLEFORD sporting grounds are potentially set for an upgrade with both Memorial Park and McNamara Reserve part of the Myrtleford Master Plan.

The master plan is part of the new Sport and Active Recreation Plan 2022-2033 which was adopted by Alpine Shire councillors last week.

The plan contains a range of identified objectives to help inform future planning for infrastructure, programs and grant applications across the

shire for the next 12 years.

Included are McNamara Recreation Reserve committee's desire to develop a Recovery and Wellbeing Centre.

Committee president Bob McNamara said that having a multi-purpose wellbeing centre will benefit the community.

A future facility seeks to house a 15m lap pool, areas for physios and medical specialists, while also centralising the mental health program that is run by the Myrtleford Football Netball Club.

“There are some concept drawings in place for the wellbeing centre, it's going to be

quite expensive but the focus is for the community to be able to have a place that they can go for all of their needs,” Mr McNamara said.

“The centre is a work in progress and we’re fine tuning everything as we go.

“It’s something that the committee thinks the community needs.”

Mr McNamara said the current priority is progressing the Ablett Pavilion upgrade, recently receiving around $2 million from the Federal Government, after which the focus will shift to the sporting and health side.

“Our focus with the Ablett Pavilion is for multi-use and for the community to benefit from the upgrades,” he said.

Within the plan, a second oval at McNamara Reserve has also proposed for both football and cricket.

Both sports are currently partially using McNamara Reserve and Memorial Park with the need for a second oval something Ovens Valley United Cricket Club president Tony Cuskelly welcomed.

He said a second ground would benefit the club, and he would also like to see redevelopments of their current

home at Memorial Park.

Council has said a second venue at McNamara Reserve has potential for more sports to benefit, with an opportunity to develop an athletics track around the perimeter of the oval with additional athletic infrastructure being constructed, for senior and junior athletics.

These developments will leave Memorial Park vacant with council potentially selling the land to be able to purchase the second oval or using the park for other sport and recreation opportunities.

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Fire season not over yet

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE LOCAL firefighters remain cautious heading into autumn despite a wetter and cooler fire season.

CFA Ovens Valley Group leader Michael Freudenstein said the fire danger period remains in place, but local services were assessing weekly.

“We’ve started issuing permits for stubble burns in cropping areas but fire restrictions will stay for a while yet,” he said.

“Due to the wet weather we’ve had a pretty good fire season; the grass has stayed green although it’s starting to mature now but that is usual.

“We always have a later season in the valleys compared to the more western areas like Rutherglen; things dry off much faster out there.

“Our fire season starts in January and into February but with a very wet January it kept everything at bay.

“February, while it was dry, didn’t dry off completely and the temperatures have been fairly kind this summer which has been advantageous.

“The few storms caused problems with lightning strikes and wind causing damage and we’ve had a couple of small house fires that kept crews occupied but generally speaking it has been a very mild fire season.”

Although the wet conditions have been helpful this season, it could cause problems next year.

“We’ve got heavy fuel loads at the moment due to the rain creating grass growth in the bush and scrublands, plus storms blow bark and

STILL PLNTY OF GROWTH: CFA Ovens Valley Group leader Michael Freudenstein said while summer is over, the fire danger period remains in place across the Alpine Shire.

PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner debris from trees which add to it,” Mr Freudenstein said.

“The potential for high fuel loads to dry off and create a danger is there so we’re just going to monitor those going forward.

“It’s mainly in the bush; on grasslands and around farms people have stock so that keeps the general paddocks down but we have quite

a bit of bush and scrublands in the Alpine Shire.

“It means if we get hot weather next season it could cause some issues.

“It’s a balancing act and that’s why we have to be aware of climate variations and climate change.

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cooler weather and lots of rain we’ll reassess and people will get plenty of notice.

“It’s important for both locals and tourists to remain alert and aware of the dangers.

“Even though summer has officially ended, we have a late fire season in this area because of nature of climate and topography.”

OVENS Valley state MP Tim McCurdy (pictured) voiced his utter disappointment and growing concern in Parliament last week over what he termed the Victorian Government’s continued lack of response to Ovens Valley residents’ ongoing health dilemmas.

The Nationals MP said smaller communities, particularly Bright, urgently need investment into their health and aged care facilities and services.

“The lack of investment in health services across regional Victoria has hit an all time low,” he said.

“Ambulance wait times have become absolutely blown out and elective surgery has also blown out.

“Even our regional doctors are fully booked and not taking new patients, our aged care facilities are desperate for more support, and this list unfortunately goes on and on.

“I have been calling for more support to our regional health systems for years and it just falls on deaf ears.”

Mr McCurdy called on Premier Daniel Andrews to do more.

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First parents group is benefitting new mums

By MARTIN DAVIS

BABY BOOM: Myrtleford mums saying being part of the Myrtleford Mothers Group has helped support them, and allowed their newborns while also being able to socialise. Among the new borns participating are (from left) Lily Cunneen, Hunter Bisinella, Elodie McConville-Coombs, Patrick Whelanbaby, Robbie Cunneen, Noah Webster-Ruaro, Charlie McPherson and Maggie Paul.

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A BABY boom while we were locked down led to an increase in first time mums in the Alpine Shire.

But many first-time mums find it difficult with the challenges that come with being a parent, especially during the the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of these difficulties include nursing their child and also the anxieties that come with a newborn.

This is why many mums attend the MCH First Parents Group, to not only get assistance but to also socialise with other young mums experiencing the same challenges.

The sessions are run by Alpine Shire maternal health nurses New mum Shentara McPherson said being able to have a good support group was beneficial for her, and her baby, Hunter.

“For my whole pregnancy we were going through COVID isolations and lockdowns, so being able for us to socialise with all

Speed limit changes coming in the Upper Kiewa Valley

By MARTIN DAVIS ALPINE Shire councillors have approved a reduction to the speed limit in Mount Beauty and Tawonga South town centres sought by local community members through a petition and other requests.

The process to get a reduction in the speed limit began in May 2021 when Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association (UKVCA) sent in a request to implement the changes.

A petition organised by UKVCA received 237 signatures between July 2021 and January 2022 supporting Mount Beauty CBD’s speed limit being reduced from 50kph to 40kph.

The speed limit would encompass the CBD roads from the Kiewa Valley Highway roundabout onto Lakeside Avenue, Hollonds Street, Park Street and Kiewa Crescent.

Alpine Shire director of assets, William Jeremy, told councillors last week that council has

aleady implemented changes in the Bright CBD with the speed limit being reduced to 40kph and a similar trend is happening in the Kiewa Valley.

“There is more traffic, both local and tourists in the area along with an increased number of cyclists, so as these changes occur we need to re-evaluate and reassess these speed limits,” he said.

The proposed changes to Tawonga South didn’t go through the same community engagement as Mount Beauty, and a petition was not submitted, but council officers have worked with State Government agencies who have supported the proposed changes.

Councillors have now backed a recommendation by council officers to reduce the speed limit from 60km/hour to 50 km/hour along the 1200m length of the Kiewa Valley Highway in Tawonga South.

“With the proposed change the travel time through the precinct will increase by 14 sec-

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the Department of Transport to formalise the changes, and keep the community informed of progress.

UKVCA secretary Mary Pike said she is delighted that the council is making these changes as safety for all road users should be seen as a major priority.

“We have received positive feedback from everyone throughout the process with some saying that they are already doing the speed through there, but it’s odd HAPPY WITH THE CHANGE: people who don’t who cause the UKVCA secretary Mary Pike is problem,” she said. pleased to see council make the “The change to 50kph through necessary changes for a speed the Tawonga South shopping reduction in the Mt Beauty CBD. strip is a great idea, with more PHOTO: Keith Pike food outlets their people are stopping more and during winonds,” Mr Jeremy said.

Council officers have engaged ter it does get very busy.”

Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah with Victoria Police, Regional Roads Victoria and the Depart- Nicholas said council was keen ment of Transport, with all to support the changes in the inthree organisations indicating terests of improving safety for support for the proposed chang- community members and visitors, particularly with increasing es in speed limits.

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the other babies, encouraged him (Hunter) to mix with others,” she said.

While having a newborn can sometimes lead to loneliness, Ms McPherson said having a social network to connect with has been extremely supportive.

“I’ve spoken to mums who went through the lockdowns with a newborn and I’m extremely grateful to have that company around to help and answer questions about what they are doing,” she said.

New mum Rhiannon McIlroy said being a part of the group has been extremely helpful by being able to learn from the nurses.

“It’s really good to have the nurses on hand especially for little things that you don’t need to ring a doctor for, and to have that piece of mind and to be able to get advice on those issues is very beneficial,” she said.

The MCH First Parents Group gets together each Monday, over a five-week period at the Myrtleford Library running from 10am to 11.30am.

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I WAS very disappointed with the comments of Labor’s Indi candidate Nadia David (Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer, p14, February 23) concerning Indi MP Helen Haine’s Cheaper Batteries Bill.

Ms David does not understand that Labor’s Community Battery policy is no silver bullet to decarbonising our communities, building energy security in rural communities across Indi or strengthening our natural environment’s resilience.

Ms David is also out of step with her Victorian Labor colleagues who are helping community energy groups across Indi and Hume regions to transition to renewables.

The Victorian Labor Government is supporting these groups via The Climate Ready Hume DELWP mini grants and Sustainable Victoria is supporting the Hume Community Power Hub. The Upper Ovens and Kiewa valleys plus Yackandandah are vulnerable to power outages as

they only have a single power line.

Remember how Corryong and Mallacoota in the 2019 bushfires and Mt Dandenong in a recent storm, all lost power for two to four weeks?

Those communities only had a single power line.

Energy groups like Sustainable Upper Ovens (Bright), Totally Renewable Energy Kiewa (Mt Beauty), Totally Renewable Yackandandah and the new group launched in Myrtleford (Myrtleford Community Power) last month are all working on holistic, multipronged ways involving their communities, to help solve these issues.

We invite Nadia David to join us on Saturday, March 26 at the Bright Community Centre for a field day to commence discussion and action regarding a Community Carbon Action Plan.

This will provide information from well informed and experienced presenters on ways to transition to renewables, improve energy security and reduce our carbon footprint.

High quality solar PV on homes and businesses saves money.

Adding batteries provides energy security, heat pump hot water saves energy.

These measures will prepare us for electric cars with bidirectional batteries adding even more energy security in small communities.

Additionally, we will need Labor’s neighbourhood batteries and microgrids to add further energy security.

Ms David raised the issue of community transport but did not discuss robotaxis (driverless, electric vehicles) arriving sooner than originally thought, or destination charging for day visitors’ electric vehicles, which is much needed now in Alpine tourist towns.

Dennis Lambert, deputy chair of Sustainable Upper Ovens Inc

Tenders open for Buffalo Chalet I AM pleased to see that Parks Victoria is taking expressions of interest for the Mt Buffalo Chalet Food and Beverage provider.

I encourage local businesses and hospitality groups to submit their expressions of interest.

This is a much-loved community icon, and it is great to see that it is being restored to a level that will allow hospitality to return to the Grande Old Dame.

The Chalet has been dormant for too many years, and now is a great time to capitalise on the record numbers of tourists visiting the Alpine Valley.

With restrictions easing in Victoria, now is the perfect time to recover and rebuild our local economy, and there is no better opportunity than at the Mt Buffalo Chalet.

The current proposal is for an operator to run a small café at the front of the chalet, with year-round capabilities.

This would help drive tourism and the local economy” A site visit is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Site visits will be made available as requested by applicants.

For more details and submissions of EOI: https:// www.tenders.vic.gov.au/tender/ view?id=236257 Applications are open now until 4pm Friday, April 15, 2022.

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Gapsted juniors win gold at rural champs

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WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Gapsted CFA 11to 13’s are over the moon after their success at the Region 24 Rural Championships. Pictured are (from left) Issac Whittingham, Kade Morgan, Hayden Wheeler, Blake Fuller and Connor McEwan.

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GAPSTED CFA has come out on top at the Region 24 Rural Championships that were held at Bethanga on Sunday, February 27.

After gaining five new members at the start of the year in juniors and also with seniors not doing any training, the Gapsted brigade came out with a top three finish in all age groups.

“The event was amazing and it was so good to get out and compete again,” brigade training officer Craig Hodgetts said.

“It was great being able to meet up with friends that were made at these events over the years.”

The events for males and females, included the low-down pump and ladder, priming pumping and ladder

and the wet hydrant and tanker.

“All of the events are team based, that involves doing various skills that are required in the CFA,” Mr Hodgetts said.

The Gapsted brigade’s 11 to 13s won their division while the 11 to 15s came runners up, and the seniors rounded out the day, coming third to end a successful day.

“It’s so rewarding as a coach to see the smiles on the faces of the juniors when they win a medal, I’m so proud of them,” Mr Hodgetts said.

Gapsted CFA also competed at the Region 23 championships in Eldorado last Sunday, and they will compete at the Region 22 championships at Mooroopna on March 20 before participating in the State Championships at the same venue the following week.

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Planning recreational priorities Council adopts p 12-year y p plan as first step p to building g on sport, p , recreation facilities

By MARTIN DAVIS B ALPINE Shire Council has adopted a new 12–year plan to help guide and assist improve health and wellbeing in the community, with a prime focus on the future of local sport and recreation.

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

The plan will inform future planning for infrastructure, programs and grant

applications across th the shire li ti hi for the next 12 years.

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

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

“We really appreciate the contributions of the individuals, clubs and organisations who helped us ensure this

plan l is i refl flective ti off community needs and priorities,” mayor Sarah Nicholas said.

Key focus areas identified from public submissions included: – poor condition of some of the Ovens Valley sporting fields needing improvements (Bright Pioneer Park and Myrtleford Memorial Park); – upgrade of Myrtleford Memorial Park; – recognition of the Bright Croquet Club to be included in the plan, together with a request for improved facilities;

– Porepunkah P k h Panthers P th Baseball Club to be acknowledged in the plan, together with a request for improved club facilities; – review the need for upgrades to existing basketball facilities at Bright P–12, with better access and management arrangements including a request for new basketball facilities; and – various comments, edits and suggestions from the Active Alpine Organisation.

Councillor Ron Janas said at the meeting that having some structure around

planning l i ffor differentt sportt ing and recreation facilities needs for the future is beneficial for the shire.

“We have a point of difference in so many ways in our shire so to have a formal plan in place, that also assists with the funding opportunities, goes a long way for the funding bodies to see that we are organised,” he said.

Cr Nicholas said the next step will be developing an Action Plan that addresses the focus areas, objectives and opportunities identified in this overarching plan and

we will be asking key stakeill b ki k t k holders for more feedback.

“We will prioritise projects and programs and identify the resources and budget needed to deliver each action,” she said.

Actions and projects for delivery will be presented to council for consideration as part of the normal budgeting cycle and processes.

The plan can be viewed on Council’s website at www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/ council/major-projects/current-projects/alpine-sportand-active-recreation-plan

Brighter Days ahead with festival return

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE IT’S full steam ahead for the return of the Brighter Days festival this weekend, with crowd numbers and donations expected to match previous events.

The event, a three day family fundraising extravaganza held annually on the March Labour Day weekend, sees bikes, cars and live music entertaining thousands in Bright.

Vanessa Amorosi, Screamin’ Eagles and 2011 X Factor winner Reece Mastin are among the artists set to perform.

Festival vice president Jason Reid said ticket sales were “coming along nicely” with almost 5000 sold.

“We’re looking at a similar crowd to the last event in 2020 where we had exactly 5000 as per our permit,” he said.

“We have a permit for 7500 this year and it would be great to see that many people there but if we get that 5000 again we’ll be happy.

ON STAGE: Reece Mastin will be among the on stage talent entertaining the crowd at the Brighter Days festival this weekend.

PHOTO: AAP/Courtesy of Nickelodeon “We started to prepare the site from Sunday and all our volunteers are chomping at the bit; it’s great to have so many people being able to help although we can always use more staff.

“Our 2020 event saw $450,000 donated to various entities and we’re hoping for the same figure, it’s all relative on costs and raffle tickets but we’ve got half the tickets sold so far which is great.

“There is still time to purchase raffle tickets to win a Ford Mustang Mach-1 fastback, with all proceeds going to the

Brighter Days foundation.

“This is such a great event and it not only sees donations for the charities but we know it brings a significant amount of money, into the millions, to the local economy.

“The biggest change this year is that it’s now a licensed event so there is no BYO. “We’ll have a well stocked bar area to accommodate those needs.

“We’ve got some great food stalls and the kids zone is out of the way of the crowd with some new big things for them which is pretty exciting.

“We’re really proud of our town

and being able to help kids in need.”

Bright police Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll wished all attendees a great event.

“We’ve been working closely with the committee and the Alpine Shire in regards to expectations for the event but it’s very well run and we don’t expect any major trouble,” he said.

“It’s the usual rules over the weekend in town with no alcohol in designated areas between 10pm and 7am but the actual event site is licenced.

“There’ll be around 50 police

here over the three days and we just ask that everyone be patient and kind to each other and have a great event, we fully support it.”

The event is being held this Friday, Saturday and Sunday on March 11, 12, 13 at the Oaks Lawn area of Pioneer Park.

The festival event area will be fenced and include Harley Central, the kids zone, the food court and bars, market stalls and the main stage for bands.

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School bringing colour into lives

By MARTIN DAVIS POREPUNKAH Primary School is bringing a unique twist to fundraising.

The school is raising funds for new sport and playing equipment for the kids to enjoy by selling spring bulbs to the school and Porepunkah community.

The all-online fundraising has been taken positively by the school community with the process being easy for everyone to participate with the bulbs going directly to the buyer.

Parents and friends group fundraising coordinator Aleta Mills said that to be able to raise money for the school and to add some colour to people’s lives is all the more rewarding.

“We chose to do the bulbs because it’s a lot easier than doing chocolates or other food items and lots people in the community enjoy gardening,” she said.

The annual fundraiser raised more than $900 in 2020, but didn’t proceed last year due to lockdowns.

People wanting to purchase spring bulbs have until tomorrow to get their orders at https://www.bulbfundraiser. com.au/porepunkahps.

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Council seeks $500,000 to aid trails, tracks upgrade

By MARTIN DAVIS A STRATEGIC approach to further develop the trails and tracks to benefit local communities and maximise tourism opportunities across the Ovens and Kiewa valleys has been backed by Alpine Shire councillors.

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“By taking a strategic, shire-wide approach, we will understand how best to support our community and visitors to make the most of our tracks and trails, supporting physical activity and boosting wellbeing,” she said.

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Myrtleford Scout gets an opportunity of a lifetime

By MARTIN DAVIS ONE lucky Myrtleford Scout has been chosen for an experience of a lifetime, where he will go and experience Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in the heart of Switzerland.

Alexander Cameron will be going over to the Swiss mini jamboree camp as part of an Australian contingent on July 1 next year.

It will be a two-week celebration of various Scout activities to help mark 100 years of the camp, which started in 1923.

Alexander will be among 200 Scouts from all over Australia who will join thousands from across the world that will get to experience the camp.

Myrtleford Scouts co-ordinator Bernadette Hayes said the trip will cost around $5000 so various fundraisers are being organised to assist, with local service clubs also contacted for support.

“To be chosen as one of 200 from all of Australia is amazing...Alex is pretty excited,” said Ms Hayes.

Alex said he was stoked to able to get this opportunity.

“I’m excited to be able to gain new experiences and to be able to meet a lot of new people from around the world,” he said.

“Scouts has given me the opportunity to be involved in the community and to help people, while also being able to express myself.”

The application process for this opportunity was lengthy with Alex having to list all of his services within Scouts and also list Scouting references.

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Shire Covid cases drop below 50

By MARTIN DAVIS ACTIVE COVID cases in the Alpine Shire are continuing to drop while vaccination rates continue to rise.

The shire had eight new COVID cases detected in the 24 hours to Monday, with total active cases dropping 29 per cent on the previous week to just 41, according to the Victorian Government’s Coronavirus data.

Alpine Health’s COVID vaccination clinics are still operating, but on reduced times of an hour due to the decreased demand of PCR tests and the increased ability to obtain RAT kits.

The Bright clinic at the Alpine Community Health Centre is open on Mondays, Mt Beauty’s clinic at the Lakeside Community Centre opened on Tuesdays, and Myrtleford clinic at the Myrtleford Hospital Multi-Purpose Room on Wednesdays.

Vaccinations are now available by via walk-ins with the demand for vaccines being reduced due to the high percentage of people being vaccinated.

If you have symptoms of COVID, Alpine Health PCR testing clinics are still open from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Mt Beauty Hospital, Bright Hospital and Myrtleford Hospital on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Albury-Wodonga Health will be operating a Children’s Vaccination Clinic at the Mt Beauty Community Centre each Friday from March 20 to April 10 from 10am to 2pm.

Another outreach clinic by Albury-Wodonga Health will be held in Myrtleford tomorrow from 2pm-5pm.

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Cattle production a family affair, primed for market

By NATHAN DE VRIES NOTHING builds stronger cattle than generation after generation lovingly caring for them year on year.

Cattle like those belonging to Whorouly South producer Lisa Beach will be on display and up for grabs at Friday’s Myrtleford Weaner Cattle Sale at the Paull & Scollard yards off the Great Alpine Road from 10.30am.

Ms Beach grew up in the business, and currently runs around 75 breeding Angus on the 440 acre family farm in Whorouly South.

“I grew up on the family farm and now my husband and I have pretty much taken over,” she said.

“We’ve had a really great summer season for producing cattle, we’ve had some really favourable weather conditions.”

Ms Beach will be taking some 35 head of mixed sex weaners to Friday’s sale, one her cattle attend every year.

“We just recently sold a few cull cows, but we sold weaners last year at the same sale, we always sell at that sale,” she said.

“Even then, the prices were pretty incredible.

“The upward trend has been pretty amazing to watch from this angle.

“The same would be amazing but from what I’ve heard and seen from the previous sales, I think prices are

READY FOR MARKET: Whorouly South cattle producers Lisa and Matt Beach, pictured with son Chase, will be offer 35 head of mixed sex weaners at the Myrtleford Weaner Cattle Sale this Friday.

PHOTO: Marty Davis up a little bit on last year.”

With the weather staring to turn, Ms Beach expects the cattle will hold their form heading into the winter months.

“Historically when we have a wet spring and summer, we generally have a drier winter season,” she said.

“I think the forecast at this point is saying a wetter than average autumn, but I don’t know much about the weather.

“Because we’ve got quite good feed stores from the large amount of rain that we have had, I’m expecting the cattle will hold their condition

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Some 2000 head of cattle will go under the hammer at Friday’s Weaner Cattle Sale, set to kick off from 10.30am at the Paull & Scollard yards off the Great Alpine Road - the Elders sale will follow at 1.30pm at the yards down Howell Lane.

Alleged shooter stays in custody A MYRTLEFORD man accused of shooting another man in Wangaratta late last year will wait until courts allow in-person appearances to proceed his matters.

The 26-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates Court via video link from Port Phillip Prison last week, alleged to have shot a 40-year-old man on the afternoon of October 22.

The victim reported to Northeast Health Wangaratta with a suspected gunshot wound around 3.30pm, before Armed Crime units raided the defendant’s Myrtleford address on October 28.

He faces a series of charges including armed robbery, intentionally cause serious injury, reckless conduct endangering life, theft of motor vehicle, prohibited person possess firearm, possess drug of dependence and traffic drug of dependence.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said an eyewitness and the police informant would be sought in evidence by the defence, after the police summary allegedly referred to an admission which had not been formally recorded.

He said he hoped current COVID-19 restrictions on inperson court appearances would be relaxed before the matter returns to Wangaratta on July 14.

The defendant was remanded in custody.

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From mining tragedy to storekeepers

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc. THOMAS Robertson, captain of a four-man shift down the Reform Mine at Myrtleford on February 28, 1879 died from head injuries sustained when an unexpected fall of fractured quartz rock fell a distance of eight metres, striking him.

Thomas left a wife Janet (“Jessie”) and six children - two sons and four daughters.

With the support of fellow miners and the broader community, Jessie commenced storekeeping in a small, unpretentious way from her home in today’s Robertson Street.

Cakes and sweets were sold from the converted front room of her weatherboard home which would eventually become “J. Robertson, General Store”.

Her oldest son, John Bird Robertson, assisted his mother and developed an interest in retailing from an early age. He had been born at Running Creek (Havilah) in January, 1869.

Following her death on November 2, 1912 the store retained its old name until 1928 when it was registered as “J.B. Robertson Pty. Ltd.”, “economy store and general merchants”.

Eventually, the store grew beyond Jessie’s old site (where Myrtleford’s ambulance station and residence are located) as the number of departments expanded.

“JB” (as he was known), wife Ellen and six children lived next door in a home which still stands today.

J.B’s two sons, Thomas Nesbit and Reginald Norman Robertson, and a sister Christina (Mrs W.R. Selzer) became involved in management of the company.

The business prospered, selling stock as varied as groceries, clothing, haberdashery, farm chemicals, fuel and fertiliser.

This led to a decision to

JESSIE ROBERTSON GENERAL STORE: Jessie Robertson and staff at her General Store on Robertson Street in the 1880s, where over a century of retailing had begun.

ROBERTSON HOME, 1920: Erected early in the 20th Century next to their store, the residence of John Bird and Ellen Robertson still stands today.

J.B.ROBERTSON FAMILY, 1922: John Bird and Ellen Robertson and their six children: Thomas, Christina, Reginald, Isobel, Maggie and Mary.

J.B. ROBERTSON NEW STORE, 1935: J.B and Reginald Robertson in the hardware department of the new Clyde Street store.

ROBERTSON’S ECONOMY STORE, 1980: J. B. Robertson’s Economy Store, a modern supermarket and department store, after a century of trading.

JB ROBERTSON HARDWARE & FUEL SUPPLY DEPOT, 1920s: At the foot of Reform Hill, Robertson’s Hardware Department stores household and farm supplies for the Myrtleford district.

relocate the store to the corner of Queen and Clyde streets in 1935, to a site owned by Milne family.

A house, built in the 1880s, along with a small shop erected in 1904, then occupied this Clyde Street site, together with Abraham Milne’s undertaker’s workshop.

On Abraham’s death in 1911, his son Jack (Potter) Milne had taken over the business; the shop became a cafe operated by Mary Milne and her niece Marjorie Matthews.

On the arrival of

Robertson’s Economy Store, the cafe was leased by Harry Walker as a restaurant until 1940 when two shoe repairers, Tullio Matassoni and then Frank Harms, occupied the building.

On March 22, 1944 J.B. Robertson died, aged 75, at his daughter Mary’s home in Flemington where family had gathered to attend a nephew’s wedding.

On the date of his death, readers of the “Myrtleford Times” were advised of a decline in his health and that “the store is open as usual and the depleted staff will do everything possible to attend to such business as does not require the personal attention of the directors”.

The day-to-day operation of the business was then

taken over by his sons, Thomas and Reginald.

The range of merchandise began to expand and the standard of dress set by J.B. was retained for many years.

Fashionable women’s attire was matched by jacket, tie and white apron for male directors and employees.

The untimely passing at relatively young ages, Thomas in 1952 (aged 55) and Reginald in 1963 (aged 62), led to the increasing involvement of Reginald’s sons - John, Peter and David

- from the 1950s.

The public tributes to Thomas and Reginald acknowledged the roles of both men in their dedication to the store, involvement in community organisations, generous disposition toward customers and involvement in a range of sports.

A switch to a “self service” mode of operating began in 1957 and in 1963 the old Milne home was sold for removal and the shop demolished to allow for store extensions along Clyde Street.

A more modern supermarket was created and opened on February 23, 1965.

Membership of a succession of buying group franchises had begun in the late 1950s, including “Foodland”, “SSW” and then “Festival IGA” in the 1990s.

A supermarket was also opened in Benalla.

A century of service to the Myrtleford community was celebrated with the staff of 40 in 1980 and it continued to run as a department store.

However, in 1984 a radical change to stock carried in store was brought about by the competition of “mega stores” in Wangaratta and Albury-Wodonga.

Robertson’s could no longer compete on price for clothing and hardware and so these departments were eliminated.

A renewed focus on grocery lines resulted.

In 1999, the business was sold to Franklin’s Supermarkets, but it was then bought back in 2002 by the Robertson family.

Then, some 14 months later, it was taken over

by Coles/Myer, where it remains today.

The Robertson retail journey, with its origins when tragedy struck Jessie and her family 143 years ago, involved five successive generations prior to 2003.

It is a story worthy of the history books, its contents well beyond the dreams of a widow in 1879.

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$1b sought for rural hospitals THE Federal Government should establish a $1 billion rural hospital fund to finance essential health infrastructure in small towns across regional Australia, according to Indi independent federal MP Helen Haines.

She has called for the fund to help bankroll capital works, equipment, and planning approvals, saying small rural health services across Indi - including at Bright, Myrtleford and Mt Beauty - barely get a look-in when it comes to hospital infrastructure funding.

“In regional and rural Australia, the health needs of our communities are growing, but our health services are being left to fall behind,” Dr Haines said.

“As our communities grow and age, we are faced with outdated, ageing and often dangerous infrastructure.

“It was bad before the pandemic, but the last two years have shown just how big the problem is.”

Dr Haines said the Federal Government provided a one-off $1.25 billion Community Health and Hospital Fund right after the last election in 2019, but since then direct federal funding has all but disappeared, except for small projects through the Building Better Regions Fund.

“But only around two per cent of that fund has gone toward rural hospital infrastructure over the lifetime of the fund,” she said.

“Rural health services often include hospitals, residential aged care and other primary health carefacilities.

“The Federal Government has a role to play in funding these rural health services, and they have done so before.

“I am proposing this fund to bring consistency and fairness to the process, as well as to ensure towns across Indi can access the funding needed to build the health infrastructure we urgently need.”

Libs question support LIBERAL Senator for Victoria, Jane Hume, said Dr Haines has “pointed out what everyone else already knows - that Dan Andrews Victorian Labor Government neglects their North East health responsibilities”.

Senator Hume said an example of the Victorian Labor Government’s failure was Albury Wodonga Health’s emergency department upgrade.

“Victorian Labor are only funding 16 per cent of the upgrade...this is a Victorian hospital, and meant to be funded 50-50 Vic-NSW,” she said.

“This begs the question - with Dan Andrews and Victorian Labor failing us, why does Helen Haines side with Labor in Parliament, voting with Labor and the Greens 80 per cent of the time in 2021?

“It makes no sense that Helen Haines has decided to side with Labor and Anthony Albanese in a hung parliament when Dan Andrews Victorian Labor neglect the North East like this.”

“I have heard about hospitals with marquees set up in car parks to manage infection control, or leasing and retrofitting nearby residential houses so doctors can have consultation rooms.

“It shouldn’t be this inconsistent, especially in a pandemic.”

Dr Haines said infrastructure alone cannot fix the problems and Indi’s health workforce must increase.

She wants to triple the number of locally trained doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health workers across Indi, starting with the Murray Darling Medical Schools Network program at La Trobe University in Wodonga.

She also wants to increase federal funding for mid-career regional health professionals to take on upskilling opportunities.

IN THE SUNFLOWER GARDEN: Marian College year nine students rode to Pepo Farms at Ovens to pick some sunflowers to be able to raise funds for Caritas Australia. Pictured are (from left) Darcy Zeinert, Jack Byrne, Bastian McNaught, Krystal Hill, Ryan Martin, Harrison McLean, Taj Cooper and Archie Mapson.

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Students’ sunflowers for justice YEAR 9 students at Marian College showed great generosity and initiative when they recently cycled out to Pepo Farms in Ovens to raise money for Caritas Australia.

Caritas is the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church - it is driven by social justice and the dignity of every person.

This wasn’t the typical cake stall or sausage sizzle.

The aim was to pick as many sunflowers as possible and sell them for $5 per bunch back at school.

Pepo Farms plants a field of sunflowers each year which they then offer to local groups free of charge as a fundraiser.

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Farms and we are just so grateful of the opportunity,” said Marina Collage activity coordinator Davina Perkins.

“It is a great way for our young people to put social justice into action.”

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SUMMER in the Alpine Shire this year saw similar temperatures to 2021, with some fluctuating rainfall across the region.

Myrtleford’s hottest temperature this year was 45.5 degrees on January 4 with Porepunkah and Coral Bank near Mt Beauty only reaching 35.2 degrees and 34.1 degrees respectively, that month.

January last year was cooler for Myrtleford, with 40.6 degrees the hottest reached, but higher for both Porepunkah and Coral Bank

with 28.1 degrees and 37.6 derees, both on January 25.

Across all three towns, February’s maximum temperatures remained consistent compared to the previous year, with Porepunkah recording 33.3 degrees last year compared to 33.8 degrees this year, Myrtleford at 36.4 degrees last year and 37.9 degrees this year, and Coral Bank at 32.6 degrees last year and 33.1 degrees this year.

December was also consistent with Porepunkah recording a high of 33.2 degrees in 2020 and 34.2 degrees in 2021; Myrtleford saw 36.4

degrees in 2020 and 35.7 degrees in 2021; and Coral Bank saw 33.3 degrees in 2020 with 32.4 degrees in 2021.

Rainfall across the shire saw a total of 74.2mm in December at Porepunkah, 45mm in Myrtleford and 47.8mm in Coral Bank, compared to 60mm in Porepunkah, 44mm in Myrtleford and 90.8 in Coral Bank in December 2020.

January 2022 recorded high rainfall in all three towns with 292.4mm in Porepunkah, 160.8mm in Myrtleford and 67.6mm in Coral Bank.

This compared to 173mm in

Porepunkah, 107.8 in Myrtleford and 116mm in Coral Bank in January the previous year.

In February we saw 17.2mm of rain in Porepunkah, 50.8mm in Myrtleford and 14.8mm in Coral Bank, compared to last year’s 97.2mm, 54.8mm and 83.6mm.

Summer was also not without its storms.

Several significant thunderstorms brought strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning in January and February, but fortunately little significant damage or flooding events.

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News from Upper Kiewa Valley LOCAL lass Emily Macklan, 11, decided to take on a challenge to raise funds for the Starlight Foundation, which supports sick children and their families.

Emily’s fundraiser was a ‘Super Swim’ event, where people nominated a distance to swim during the month of February, seeking sponsors for donations to support the cause.

Emily aimed for a swimming distance of 12kms in the month, a total of 364 laps at the Mt Beauty pool, hoping to raise $1000.

She put in a massive effort, down at the pool every night in February, except when the pool was unavailable due to thunderstorms.

On Monday, February 21 Emily smashed out 76 laps in one session to complete her 12km goal.

At that time there was a total of $1100 raised with more to come in.

A grade six student at Tawonga Primary School, Emily has many other interests including tennis , Scouts and crafts.

She is making masks to sell - $3 for kids and $5 for adults.

When I hear stories like this it makes me think, the future is in good hands.

Congratulations and well done Emily.

By FAY MASON, Kiewa Valley Correspondent Fay, who is also a regular host on Alpine Radio, can be contactedon 0410 738 266, or email faymariemason@gmail.com

THREE new members were welcomed to the Tawonga branch of the Red Cross last Wednesday, March 2.

The branch meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre starting at 9.30am.

Members work hard to support Red Cross both in Mt Beauty, in Australia and Internationally when there are emergencies and crises.

With a variety of fundraising activities, including the West Peak Hotel Friday night raffle, catering, and cake stalls (the next cake stall will be held during the Easter school holidays).

Red Cross members along with other members of the community volunteer to provide breakfast for the kids at the Mt Beauty

Primary School.

Their School Breakfast program is a wonderful support for the community.

Currently there are two appeals that the branch is focusing on - The Ukranian Crisis Appeal, and the Australian Floods Appeal.

To donate for either or both of these appeals, please go directly to the Red Cross website redcross.org. au and follow the link.

There will also be collection boxes in the local community to raise funds directly for these two worthwhile appeals.

MT BEAUTY Neighbourhood Centre will be holding a session on smoke detectors, presented by Andy Arnold from the CFA, who will be highlighting a Community Fireguard Program.

The date for the presentation is Thursday, March 24, from 5pm to 7pm.

A limited number of free smoke detectors will be supplied, to be installed by electricians at the owner’s expense.

A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

To book call 5754 1166.

The event is sponsored by the Alpine Shire, State Government Victoria, and Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR).

GREAT JOB: Tawonga Primary School year six student Emily Macklan swam more than 12kms in February to raise well over $1100 for the Starlight Foundation to help sick children.

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KIEWA

Nick Cohn How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived here on and off for the last 40 years. I now reside in the Netherlands, but I return regularly to visit my father Ian Cohn.

What do you like about the place?

The great socialising and friendliness. It’s far more socially active here than in my home in Holland. The township is just the right size. Of course there are the mountains and rivers, and the Kiewa Valley is beautiful.

Would you like to see any additions or changes?

I would like to see the river walk extended to at least Tawonga, maybe even

further.

What do you do - your hobbies and interests?

I work in IT. Anything to do with science and engineering is my interest.

I am involved with the development of the Rocket Car Project, which has been on hold since COVID. I enjoy walking, and doing triathalons.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Definitely the Gorge Walk, and up to Bogong Village and Falls Creek.

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Izzac Adair How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve been born and bred in the area. I currently live in Waldara and travel to work.

What do you do?

I’ve been working within the Endeavour group for a few years now. I’ve gratefully been promoted and transferred from Wangaratta’s Dan Murphy’s to BWS Myrtleford as their store manager.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I’ve been riding motorbikes since I was three.

I prefer single trail instead of racing. I’ve recently brought a road bike so I’m very excited to adventure around the great roads of the region.

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Now that we are gaining more freedom after COVID I’d like to continue travelling internationally.

What do you like about the area?

I like that it’s close to the ski mountains, and has friendly close knit community. Everyone has been extremely helpful and nice.

Where would you take visitor’s coming here?

First stop would surely be BWS Myrtleford to meet some friendly faces.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Not quite sure just yet, as everything is looking good so far.

How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived in the area most of my life. I was born in Myrtleford and went to Myrtleford Primary School then spent my high school years at Wangaratta High School. After spending seven years at university in Bendigo and working in Eildon, I’ve moved back to the valley at the start of 2021. All in all that puts me at 21 years in the area.

What do you do?

I run my one business called Bright Pressure Washing. I can do any domestic pressure washing jobs including driveways, slabs, stonework or roofs.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love to mountain bike, ski and fly my paraglider. Not a

surprise really that I ended up in Bright.

What do you like about the area?

I really love living in the mountains. Being able to head up to the snow or even just looking at the snow capped mountains from the valley. I’m also a big fan of the active community we have in the valley. If you do really any kind of activity, you can’t help but make friends.

Where would you take visitor’s coming here?

Definitely to Mt Buffalo. It’s just such a unique place and the views you get from the top are amazing.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Apart from the housing prices I wouldn’t change a thing.

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Autumn/Labour Day 2022

Markets of joy in Alpine Shire

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

HERE IT IS: The Myrtleford Bush Market is back this Sunday at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve.

Bush market returns

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE annual Myrtleford Bush Market, a major drawcard for regional visitors who often flock to the town for the event usually held in January, is back on this weekend.

Stallholders from throughout the region will offer a variety of wares and produce.

Market organiser Kerry Murphy said there would be something for everyone with bargains galore.

“Everything from locally grown produce to jewellery, leather goods, socks and jocks, wooden chopping boards, French baskets, hats, essential oils, soy candles, gemstones and knitted garments; it’s all at the Myrtleford Bush

Market,” she said.

“Fresh fruit and vegetables are always a winner with a choice of local grower stalls.

“Turkish pastries are a great lunch option.”

Gamila of Beechworth, KNM Berries, Wondermazing Honeybees, Elbe & Co Candles, Pasta Adele, Coloured Wool and Fibre are some of the locals attending.

There will be balloon animals, live entertainment throughout the day and more.

There are lots of stalls and plenty of on-site car parking.

The market will be held on Sunday, March 13 from 9am until 2.30pm at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve in O’Donnell Avenue.

For stall and general enquirie call 0423 504 616.

SUMMER may be over but autumn still has plenty to offer with a range of events and activities in the Alpine Shire.

The Myrtleford Flea Market, hosted by the Myrtleford Historical Society on the grounds of the Old School Museum, is on this Saturday from 8am.

The market sells a variety of art and craft, fresh fruit and vegetables, books, trash and treasure, cakes, jams and preserves, jewellery, plants, clothing, wood craft and much more.

The Bright Make It Bake It Grow It Market is a showcase of local producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location, on the banks of the Ovens River in Howitt Park.

Food producers include, fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils and much more.

Local craft, jewellery, kids clothes, art, pottery, leather works, wooden toys, candles and wellbeing, plants and much more.

The market is on Saturday, March 19 from 9am to 1pm.

The Mount Beauty Community Market is held every month and will next be on Saturday, April 2 March on the corner of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent in Mount Beauty.

Around 25 stalls will offer a variety of home-grown produce, new and used goods, household items, craft stalls, sausage sizzles and much more.

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Autumn/Labour Day 2022

Good things grow from seeds

By MARTIN DAVIS AFTER 20 years of providing the nation with pumpkin seeds, the ownership of the Australian Pumpkin Seed Company at Ovens is starting a new venture that will see the once wife and husband owned company turn into a corporate identity.

The company was started

by Sharon West-Rivett and her family in 2002 and has become the only grower of pumpkin seeds in the country.

“It has been a long journey for the company, full of ups and downs but I’m very excited to see what’s to come in the future with everything growing and changing,” she said.

The brand has grown nationwide and being the only growers in Australia, the company has gone on to supply hundreds of different

customers from around the globe with healthy nutritious seeds, nuts and oils.

Ms West said she is excited for a new fresh look for the company which will bring a new phase of the business.

“We made pumpkin seed oil, so it all started from there and we went on to make other products, different oils from nuts from the local community,” she said.

Since moving to their new home in Ovens in 2012 the Pumpkin Seed Company now grows, harvests and distributes tonnes of pumpkin seeks, glutenfree flours and oils while working with hundreds of farmers from around the area and far north Queensland.

“We are continuing to expand each area, so it gives us more area and a larger volume of pumpkin seeds,” Ms West said.

NEW BEGINNINGS: Sharon West-Rivett and Marcus Warner are eager to see what is to come in the future.

PHOTO: Martin Davis The Australian Pumpkin She said the new name appointed as the inaugural Seed Company will comes from the type of chief executive officer of the be restructuring and pumpkin they grow, which is new brand. rebranding to Pepo Farms, a great way to represent the Mr Warner said to be the with Ms West moving beginnings of the company.

CEO of the company is very to a more research and The restructure means exciting after seeing the development role within the long-serving employee business grow over the last organisation.

Marcus Warner will be 20 years.

“It was quite intimidating to be asked to work with Jay and Sharon after 20 years of it being their baby and for them to take that leap of faith to hand it over to a leadership team is quite daunting,” he said.

Mr Warner said Pepo Farms is looking at expand into three main streams.

One of the streams will be pushed by Ms West to find a way to make good soil for farmers to create good quality products while keeping the project sustainable and natural.

The rebranding will also see a new logo that shows the whole process of creating the oils and the seeds.

“We will be representing the role bees play in the process while also showing off the natural landscape of Mount Buffalo and the Alpine region,” Mr Warner said.

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Elm Dining offers it all

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

JOIN US: Elm Dining general manager Shannon Exelby, owner Rosy Seaton and head chef Kauri Watkin.

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HEAD chef Kauri Watkin and his kitchen team are swapping the snowcapped mountains at Astra Falls Creek for the sunny Ovens River at Elm Dining in Bright, and you’re invited to join them.

Re-opened under new owners Traverse Alpine Group in October last year, the restaurant is located at one of Bright’s most iconic and historically significant buildings in the Victorian cottage at 98 Gavan Street.

A ready-made experience awaits, with a tasting menu accompanied by matching wines from across regional Victoria and the world.П In-house Sommelier Matt Cridge will take you on a personal journey for each of these wines, and the relationships with local growers and winemakers.

Pip Hunt, Traverse Alpine Group marketing and social media manager, said Elm focuses on a worldly

sophistication, delivered with local passion.

“People travel to Bright for many reasons, outdoor activities, natural beauty, amazing local produce, and vineyards,” she said.

“Elm brings that piece of luxury that encapsulates all the above and rounds off the perfect experience.

“The Yard will also ensure that you leave feeling upbeat, relaxed, and satisfied.”

For an additional experience, in the courtyard of Elm is The Yard Bright, which is built for fun.

Offering a curated selection of favourites and Australian botanical cocktails, as well as a wide range of South American style share plates or quick bites.П With a wine list that focuses on local vineyards, The Yard is said to be the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening with family and friends.

You can find out more at https:// elmdining.com.au/.

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A powerful community field day in Bright

By DENNIS LAMBERT, Sustainable Upper Ovens deputy chair SUSTAINABLE Upper Ovens Inc (SUO) and Totally Renewable Energy Kiewa will hold a Community Energy and Environmental Reslience Field Day in Bright this month which will also help launch the development of a Community CarbonAction Plan.

The free all-day event will be held on Saturday, March 26 at the Bright Community Centre in Railway Avenue.

The day will help the community develop a carbon action plan based on both the Alpine Shire Council’s Carbon Action Plan and its declaration of there being a climate emergency.

Speaking on the day will be: Dr Helen Haines MP (Local Power Plan); Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas (Living carbon neutral); Shire sustainability officer

Sarah Buckley (Alpine Shire Carbon Action Plan); SUO’s Dennis Lambert (Carbon Action Plan); Bobbie McKibben of Solar Integrity (Quality solar PV); Heath Shakespeare Indigo Power (Heat pump hot water); Matt Charles of Jones Mondo (Project Edge and household battery scheme); Amanda Lamont of Zoos Victoria (Endangered species); as well as Peter Jacobs (Landcare).

The field day will focus on building resilience in the following spheres: Community energy Both the Upper Ovens and Kiewa valleys are only serviced by a single power line.

Should these be damaged by severe weather events, electricity could be down for weeks eg. Corryong and Mallacoota during the 2019 bushfires and more recently, Mt Dandenong after severe storms.

The frequency of these events is predicted to rise

JOIN US: Brian Edwards (left) and Dennis Lambert of Sustainable Upper Ovens Inc invite everyone to join then at the Bright Community Centre for a Community Carbon Action Plan Field Day on March 26.

significantly from four in a lifetime for those born in 1950 to 14 in a life time if born today.

Consequently, building community-based energy sources will also build our energy resilience.

Rooftop solar (solar PV), batteries (household and neighbourhood), heat pump hot water systems

and electric vehicles with bidirectional batteries are all here now.

More sustainable house construction will increase bushfire resilience, creating healthy, comfortable and energy efficient homes to better cope with our changing climate.

Our natural environment David Attenborough

and other academics argue that an unwanted legacy of the 20th Century is the loss of plant and animal biodiversity.

Consequently, SUO’s goal is to save as much as we can before - hopefully - population pressures decline and environmental disasters start to recede in around 50 years.

However, this will only be the case if we take action.

Participating in activities such as Landcare, community gardens, Alpine Parks, wisely recycle, cut down on plastic usage, home compost and grow food locally are all part of restoring nature’s resilience.

Financial resilience Some 33 per cent of homes in the Ovens Valley have solar PV panels saving around $1.5million last year.

Dr Saul Griffin, author of ‘Rewiring Australia’, says the all-electric home should save households up to $5000 a year.

A Community Carbon Action Plan will enable us to build different kinds of resilience for our community.

It will reduce our carbon footprint and therefore provide a better future for our grandchildren.

It will also support the Alpine Shire’s commitment to progress in this area.

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www.corcoranparker.com.au Tarrawingee Clearing Sale Saturday 19th March, commencing 9.00am A/c WJ&JE Murray (Jack & Jenny) 2190 Beechworth-Wangaratta Road, Tarrawingee Farm Plant & Machinery; John Deere Baler 590 netwrap; Hino truck 1991 2axle tare:7400 gcm:24000GVM:15000 25ft tray 311391km; Load master 25ft stock create good condition no rust; Parks mix all pressmatic super multi feed mixer; 275 new holland square Baler running condition; Celli PTO rotary hoe 1.35m width; Marshall multi spread 1.5t; Bedford truck 4.3m tray Edbro hoist attached + flat bottom field bin 4.3m; 40ft Shipping container; 4 lengths concrete mesh; Massey Ferguson tellie handler; Kelly Lewis pressure pump; Ajax flood pump 100x100mm; 3 x lengths 6inch pipe; 4x4 inch suction pipe x3; International curly Tyne scarifier; single Tyne ripper; Spike roller 3.65m; Landplain 3.38m; numerous second hand gates; cattle grid 2.74m; PTO driven slasher 1.64m; Coster silo 500bag; Mobilco auger 28ft; Off set rolling disc 17set disc; assortment of steel lengths; round hay feeder; Markwood hay feeders x2; Homebuilt round hay bale feeders x3; sheep feeder; New holland roller bar hay rake #56; 500kg assortment inch 1/2 pipe; assortment different sized pipe; pallet forks; spike bale carrier; Sonnerdale posthole auger; 2x 500ltr diesel tanks; numerous wheels all sizes; stock yard steel cable; calf marking cradle; gate chains; hinges; electric cement mixer; two coopers overhead shearing plants; Cooper electric grinder; cattle scales & platform; calf bales; cow bales; pencil auger; numerous farm sundries Antiques; Furphy water cart, Furphy camp oven, Furphy pig troughs x6, Single through plough, complete horse works, old 10 Gallon cream cans, Avery plant form scales.

Various Household items.

Some pictures available for viewing at www.corcoranparker.com.au or on our Facebook Page.

Catering: Tarrawingee Football & Netball Club Terms of Sale: EFT, Cash or approved cheque on day of sale, I.D required: Bidding number system will apply.

For further details contact: Vendor: Jack Murray 0427 251 628 Agent: Reiley Murtagh 0455 550 625

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9 Warwillah ELEVATED home sites are rare and have an ongoing appeal.

A spacious 739m2 site with a four bedroom/two living room home that provides all the right elements on which a new owner can make their mark.

There are four bedrooms all with built-in robes and ceiling fans.

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The convenience of two toilets, two showers and a spacious bath area are a huge bonus for a family.

Ducted gas heating, ducted evaporative cooling plus a wall mounted air conditioner and gas hot water service the house.

A brick lock-up garage with roller door extends to a second car carport.

The site is securely fenced and is close to schools, hospital and local shops.

The property is a sure winner for future value.

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2261 Beechworth - Wangaratta Road, Tarrawingee

WEBB LEGAL Historic St Stephens Church • Circa 1888, solid brick construction • Reportedly architectually designed by Gordon & Gordon • Kauri pine diagonally designed ceiling • Generous land 4088m2 (approx.) 1 Acre, • Heritage overlay • Power connected, small rain water tank

Boundaries are approximate

• Historic Beechworth, Eldorado & Bright within short distance • Tourist destinations Milawa Gourmet & King Valley • Edge of Tarrawingee township, 14km from Rural City of Wangaratta

Remarks: A quality property suitable for a wide variety of opportunities, subject to Council approvals. Online bidding available.

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Magnificent King River Living - 8094m2 (2AC) • • • • • • • •

Magnificent river front living First time offered in 60 years The perfect tree-change 25 minutes to Wangaratta Just 3 hours to Melbourne Victoria’s premiere wine region Off-grid living potential Perfect hobby-farm size

With giant gum trees lining the property, two dwellings, gardens, sheds and stables, Porter’s Farm offers so much; whether you want to escape the city, take on a new Airbnb project, or find a hobby farm holiday house that your family will love, Porter’s Farm is waiting for you.

EOI Closing Tuesday 29 March 2022 @ 12 noon

WEB ID 3463238

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Charming Opportunity

41 Harper Street

193 Murdoch Road

• 3 bedroom family home centrally located close to Wangaratta’s CBD • Large ensuite to master bedroom • Open plan kitchen with very comfortable lounge/living room • Undercover alfresco area with stunning timber deck • Double carport plus large double garage/ workshop with plenty of storage

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• Well maintained 2 bedroom red brick veneer home • 2 living areas • Evap. cooling plus reverse cycle split system • Large carport plus lock up garage • Situated on a secure 628m2 approx. allotment

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• Enjoy the country lifestyle on this idyllic 2.9Ha (7.4Ac) property less than 5 minutes from the Rural City of Wangaratta.

• Quality built steel-framed 5 bedroom brick veneer home with a floor plan designed for ultimate family living.

• Open plan kitchen/meals/living space with slow combustion wood heater plus large split system air conditioner.

• Quality timber kitchen with ample storage & bench space, electric cooking plus dishwasher.

FOR SALE $1,250,000

• Master bedroom boasting ensuite & walk in robe.

• Formal & informal living spaces plus separate kids retreat.

• 9m x 4m approx. rustic entertaining space overlooking paved area complete with fire pit.

• Solar heated inground swimming pool.

• 360 degree bullnose verandah, large solar system feeding back into the grid, easy access into Wangaratta or onto the Hume Highway.

WEB ID 3463885

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Investment Opportunity 4 Spink Avenue • 4 bedroom family home on a 734m2 approx. allotment • Spacious kitchen with adjoining meals & dining area • Large formal lounge room • Open plan family & living area • Second shower • New ducted gas heating plus multiple split systems • Paved alfresco area

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Options Plus Lot 1/9 Sisely Avenue • 347m2 of easy to manage land, with two street frontages.

• Perfect block to build your next home • Less than 2kms to Wangaratta CBD

FOR SALE $539,000

FOR SALE $339,000

FOR SALE $497,000

FOR SALE $169,000

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WEB ID 3460866

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Live The Lifestyle - 19 Grossman Drive, North Wangaratta

Offered for the first time in over 60 years, Porter’s Farm is a once in a lifetime property. Nestled between the banks of the King River and the rolling ranges of the King Valley, Porter’s Farm offers buyers an unrivalled lifestyle in a picturesque bush setting.

Modern and well-maintained fleet Professional and long serving team Long term lease with options available Contracts with government departments for removal & storage solutions

COMMERCIAL SALE

Food Grade Manufacturing Plant & Tourism in King Valley

The business also consolidates its value proposition with a NET profit that appeals to both the investor.

• Circa 1940’s-50’s former Butter Factory with 2 dwellings • The factory has had over $1.1m invested in plant, equipment & capital works • 2 dwellings - 1 with 3 bedrooms & the other with 2 bedrooms live in or Airbnb • Upgraded electricity, mains water as well as 5meg high reliability Water Share • Substantial list of quality assets • Outstanding food processing & tourism potential set on 2.579ha

FOR SALE $690,000 No GST

FOR SALE $1,499,000 + GST

Already one of the most sustainable servicebased industries to be involved with, the last 2 years the business has shown exceptional resilience and improved its turnover during COVID and continues this trajectory today with an increase in turnover of 22%!

Going Concern

WEB ID 3373694

WEB ID 3385223

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RESIDENTIAL PM NEWS We are excited to announce that Erin McGuire from our sales team will be joining our Residential Property Management team. Erin’s 5 years experience in sales will add greater depth to our highly skilled team.

39 Gladstone Street, Glenrowan • Business & freehold opportunity in ‘Ned Kelly country’ • Located on active Kelly tourism business strip • Café with 40+ year history ideally suited for a sole trader or couple • Building includes a 2 bedroom residence previously a B&B • Current owners have completed a raft of capital improvements • An Information Memorandum is available

FOR SALE $410,000 WIWO No GST on freehold. GST on plant WEB ID 3439848 and equipment.

FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a qualified Agent’s Representative to join our Residential Property Management team in a full time role.

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Ŷ IMPRESSIVELY IMPRACTICAL: Quadrifoglio . . . say no more.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio IT’S a mouthful, that’s for sure, but the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is just one of those cars that will take your breath away.

Whether that’s struggling to get in and out of the lowslung machine, or being slammed back in the seat as it bellows its way to 100hm/h.

The four-door, twin-turbo V6 sedan is a lover and a fighter, both a looker and a consummate performer -- a car without compromise.

Quadrifoglio is designed to go head-to-head with the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, both of which we’ve been lucky enough to drive.

STYLING Quadrifoglio is distinguished by a different front design, with carbon-fibre splitter and larger air intakes for the intercoolers as well as brakes.

Side skirts also feature carbon-fibre inserts and the bonnet has two cooling outlets for the engine bay and there are gill-style outlets either side at the front to allow air to escape from the wheel housings.

And let’s not forget the green-on-white, four-leaf clover badges and those gorgeous clover leaf wheels.

The equally stylish cabin features an 8.8-inch touchscreen, integrated into the dash, with interactive widgets, full-screen maps and performance management

By CHRIS RILEY features.

Prices for Giulia start from $63,950 for the Sport, $71,450 for the Veloce, then almost double by the time you get to Quadrifoglio at $138,950 -- all before on-road costs.

Both the Sport and Veloce feature a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine, Sport with 140kW and Veloce with 206kW. Quadrifoglio ups the ante with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 that pumps out a thumping 375kW. Even more mind-boggling is GTA and GTAm versions, both with 397kW of power but they’re silly money.

Options include Carbon Ceramic Brakes at $13,500, Sparco Carbon Fibre Seats $8250, Tri-Colour Paint $3650 and so forth.

Black or yellow brake calipers are a mere $1000.

You also get 19-inch aluminium wheels with 245/285 Pirelli rubber (front/rear), a carbon fibre active splitter, Monza exhaust with quad tips, carbon fibre bonnet, roof and rear spoiler, red brake calipers, leather and Alcantara trim, heated front and rear seats, active suspension and active cruise control.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The 2.9-litre Ferrari-developed twin-turbo V6 pumps

out 375kW of power at 6500 revs and 600Nm of torque between 2500 and 5000 revs, with drive to the rear wheels through a conventional 8-speed auto.

To put this in perspective, that’s significantly more power than the pinnacle of the HSV range, the E Series GTS - which in its final iteration pumped out 325 killer wasps.

That’s impressive, even more so given the Alfa is smaller and lighter, with a carbon-fibre roof, bonnet and rear spoiler to help trim the puppy fat.

DRIVING Firing up the Quad for the first time, the bark from the four tailpipes is pre-emptive.

The Quadrifoglio set a new lap record for a sedan at the Nurburgring, with a time of 7 mins 39 seconds. That was the manual -- the auto trimmed that figure to 7 mins and 32 seconds.

The all-aluminium engine

was reportedly developed exclusively for the Quadrifoglio

by Ferrari. It’s related to Ferrari’s own twin-turbocharged F154 CB V8 engine, sharing the California T’s bore and stroke.

The car is fitted with a torque vectoring diff to help put power to ground and can send up to 100 per cent of torque to either rear wheel.

The Quad dispatches the dash from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds, with a lofty top end of 307 km/h.

To help keep the fuel bill under control, the drivetrain also incorporates auto engine stop-start and cylinder deactivation, the latter shutting down three of the six cylinders when not required.

It drinks the good stuff and with a claimed fuel consumption of 8.2L/100km, we were getting 10.5L after more than 530km of mixed driving.

One-piece aluminium paddle shifters are fixed to the

steering column, while DNA Pro drive adds a fourth, Race mode: Dynamic: Delivers sharper brake and steering feel with more aggressive engine, transmission and throttle tipin calibrations.

Natural: Comfort setting for balanced daily driving, Advanced Efficiency: Achieves lowest fuel consumption with cylinder deactivation, Race: Harder suspension, different torque vectoring settings and the stability system fully turned off.

Unless you’re going to track the car, however, Dynamic offers everything required and most buyers will almost certainly choose this mode.

The ability to modulate the active suspension, between sport and a softer ride - bears some scrutiny.

The funny thing is, though it feels too busy in the softer mode, too twitchy and unable to settle - so which switched back to sport.

The throttle is, if anything, overly responsive, even jerky at times, while steering is super direct and the brakes bite hard and fast (they need to).

Under hard acceleration the rear tyres manage to break traction despite the electronics, even with fat 285 P zeros on the back.

Handling, meanwhile, is fantastic. You can barrel into

corners almost as fast as you can barrel out.

Stunning looks are matched by a stylish interior, trimmed in a combination of aluminium, carbon fibre, natural leather and Alcantara.

The dash flows in a swoosh across the cabin, dominated by two bulging analogue instrument dials for the driver and some might say oldfashioned inset infotainment screen.

Importantly, a small information panel between the two dials can display a digital speedo and the current speed limit. Grazia mille.

Sadly, we didn’t get to take the car to the track, but the driver of a VW Golf R Wolfsburg edition got the shock of his short life when he lined us up at the lights. It wasn’t even close, even though he got going first. Say no more.

SUMMING UP Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is an impressive motor car. Stunning yet understated looks, top shelf performance, and an engaging drive experience will keep you coming back for more.

Unfortunately, this is offset by the mechanics of owning and looking after a vehicle which doesn’t rate very highly in the practicality stakes.

If you can live with these things and can afford the three-figure price tag, then go for it - you won’t be disappointed (trust me).

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Audi RS e-tron GT: Advanced details

By EWAN KENNEDY AUDI Australia has announced pricing and equipment details for the Audi e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT, ahead of their expected arrival in September 2022.

“This is an Audi unlike any that have gone before it,” said Paul Sansom, director of Audi Australia and managing director of Volkswagen Group Australia.

“The e-tron GT and RS etron GT look stunning, offer incredible dynamic performance, but most significantly, they do this while emitting zero emissions,” he said.

“The e-tron GT is what the performance car of the future looks like.”

Audi e-tron GT has two electric motors, one at the front and one at the rear, combining to produce an output of 350kW (390kW boost) and 630Nm.

The RS e-tron GT has 440kW (475kW boost) and 830Nm, reaching 100km/h from rest in 3.3 seconds.

The 93kWh battery provides a driving range of up to 488 kilometres (WLTP combined range). Recharging at the maximum 270kW Direct Current (DC) capacity replenishes 100km in just five minutes.

The e-tron GT also features three-chamber adaptive air suspension as standard.

Inside it has a driver seat memory, with sport seats finished in leather upholstery and with either graphite grey or walnut greybrown inlays. Three-zone climate control and front seat heating.

The Dinamica interior package adds sport plus front seats with adjustable thigh support, vegan Dinamica seat upholstery and headlining for customers

looking to add more luxe interior features.

Infotainment is provided

by Audi Connect plus, wireless smartphone interface and charging, DAB+ digital radio. A 16-speaker sound system by Bang & Olufsen.

Driver assistance systems include side assist, adaptive cruise assist, active lane assist, intersection assist, pre-sense, 360-degree cameras, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Customers can select between six no-cost metallic finishes, or solid Ibis white.

The RS e-tron GT rides on 21-inch alloy wheels, it has tungsten carbide brake discs, and red brake callipers to add to the sporty look.

It has e-quattro sport differential with torque vectoring and all-wheel steering.

The 11kW AC homecharging solution can fully

Ŷ DYNAMIC BUT GREEN: High-performance Audi’s sporting EVs look great. recharge the e-tron GT twins overnight. Both models can be charged via a supplied 11kW AC homecharging kit (which requires three-phase electrical infrastructure), or up to 270kW DC fast- charging. This fastcharging option can provide 80 per cent of charge in just 22.5 minutes.

Audi Australia says, “Thanks to our partner JETCharge, the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT are offered with a complimentary standard installation for charging at home.”

All e-tron vehicles have a six-year subscription to the Chargefox charging network, which means e-tron owners are provided unlim-

ited charging on all ultrarapid, and selected fast and standard, chargers within the Chargefox network.

Audi is a founding partner of the Chargefox network.

All ultra-rapid chargers are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. Further information can be found at https://www.chargefox.com/ network/.

Audi Australia is offering the e-tron GT models with servicing and roadside assistance for the first six years of ownership.

Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT have a five-year warranty. There’s a 12 years manufacturer warranty for bodywork against corrosion perforation for new vehicles,

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE AUDI E-TRON GT 350KW: $181,700 AUDI RS E-TRON GT 440KW: $249,700 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

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Allow ample travel time as the average cyclists will ride between 20-35 km/h.

For further information, please contact Bicycle Network on (03) 8376 8888 or visit www.bicyclenetwork.com.au.

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ASPHALTING AND RESEALING WORKS Asphalting and resealing works will be carried out in the Lower Ovens area from Monday, 7 March for approximately four weeks.

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Ph: 5723 0101 ext 1 Email: classifieds@nemedia.com.au TENDERS

Mail Delivery Contract Australia Post is seeking tenders to deliver articles under contract arrangement in the Delivery Area listed below. Australia Post has a commitment to providing a consistent and personal service to its customers. Therefore, as far as practicable the successful tenderer should be able to supply the same personnel to deliver the articles each day in the Delivery Area.

The successful tenderer will have sufficient time to make arrangements to comply with the conditions of the contract, including the procurement of a suitable vehicle. Training will initially be provided to the successful tenderer, who is then required to train its own personnel.

All genuine tenders and enquiries are welcome.

However, Australia Post is not obliged to accept the lowest or indeed any tender, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders if it considers that it is in the interests of Australia Post to do so.

Tenders are invited for the delivery of Street Mail & Parcel Delivery Service commencing 5 May 2022.

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Service Details MS802151 (V00260) MYRTLEFORD STREET MAIL & PARCEL DELIVERY 5 Days per week 76 Hours 35 Minutes per week Tenderers can obtain a tender pack by emailing vic.rfp@auspost.com.au Tenders Will Close, 5 pm, 18 March 2022

VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For working with children at RDA Myrtleford on Tuesday mornings, 8.30am-12noon.

Horsemanship not essential but you must be comfortable around ponies.

Contact Carol Christie on 0438 830 248 for further enquiries.

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TUTOR AVAILABLE Experienced ex-teacher available for tutoring year 3-6 in Literacy and Maths.

Situated in Myrtleford.

Give your child the help they need.

Ph 0429 405 740.

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS NEEDED for Myrtleford, Albury & Wodonga areas Striving Ability Support Service is a small, unique family orientated organisation that specialises in children, teenagers and young adults. We all commit 100% to the best person-centered care approach for each individual client and their families. We strive to make sure nobody is left behind.

About the Role: We are seeking people who are physically fit, active, energetic, enthusiastic, and professional individuals and that have a solid experience in the disability sector to join our team in Wodonga on a casual and permanent part time basis. Reporting to the Service Coordinator, you will be required to support participants to reach their individual goals through meaningful and fun activities in their home and out in the community.

As a Support Worker you will: - Be able to think on your feet and be able to adapt to different situations and participants - Support the people we care for to grow their skills basis and abilities to perform tasks to help live a meaningful and good life - Support to develop and maintain independence and safety. This may be through personal care and hygiene, health and wellbeing, meal preparation or supporting them to access the community and activities - Implement Behaviour Support Plans aimed at supporting the individual who demonstrates challenging behaviours to achieve their goals - Implement routines and structures set out by Allied Health Teams **Please note that you may be required to work morning, afternoon and active overnight shifts depending what will be required of the participant which will include some weekend and public holiday shifts too. Some travel may be required to clients who are outside of the Wodonga area.

Essential Criteria: - Physically fit and active - Skills to manage Behaviours of Concern in line with a Behaviour Support Plan - Understanding of restrictive practice policies - Experience with Autism is desirable - The ability to develop a positive relationship with the participant - Excellent communication skills - The ability to work with children with disabilities - Experience with psychosocial and complex and challenging behaviours - Able to work in a fast paced environment - NDIS Worker Screening Check - Current Drivers Licence - Victorian Working With Children's Check - Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate - First Aid Certificate is desirable - NDIS ‘New Worker Induction Module’ - Cert III in Individual Support or Cert IV in Disability (or equivalent) is desirable What we can offer: Well above award wages + above award sleepover rate + penalties.

(We believe our staff should be paid well) Great Work/Life balance Full training and coaching to always up your skills and development The chance to take a holiday whilst working with our participants 24/7 Oncall support RESUMES OR ENQUIRES CAN BE SENT TO: jackie@strivingability.com.au

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The best way to reach Myrtleford, Bright & Mt Beauty EMPLOYMENT

Community Services New Positions Alpine Health is a progressive and significant multi-purpose health service in the beautiful Alpine Region of North East Victoria. With sites in Myrtleford, Bright and Mt Beauty, we have a reputation for providing acute health, community and residential aged care, and community health services in an innovative, flexible and responsive way to our rural communities.

Business Development Officer Full Time - Myrtleford

To support the Manager Community Services and the CEO with the development and diversification of Alpine Health Community Services capability to facilitate revenue increases, and the future and growth of the organisation in response with our Corporate Plan and local population healthcare needs. The position includes significant strategic input, developing and assisting the Service to pursue improved community outcomes. :hhZci^Va FjVa^ÒXVi^dch! H`^aah :meZg^ZcXZ $SSURSULDWH WHUWLDU\ TXDOLILFDWLRQ LQ UHOHYDQW GLVFLSOLQH ILQDQFLDO management, accounting or business development degree. ([SHULHQFH LQ PDQDJLQJ PXOWLSOH FRQFXUUHQW KHDOWK VHUYLFH UHODWHG projects in a complex changing environment. .QRZOHGJH DQG H[SHULHQFH LQ WKH &RPPRQZHDOWK +RPH 6XSSRUW 3URJUDP (CHSP), NDIS and Home Care Package Program.

Team Leader Care Planning Full Time - Myrtleford

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Social Support Coordinator Part Time 0.6 - Myrtleford

The Social Support Coordinator coordinates the program for the Alpine Leisure Group (ALG) and community meals program. The role is responsible for booking venues, staff supervision and program review and development.

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District Nurse Coordinator Full Time - Myrtleford

The District Nurse Coordinator is to provide clinical leadership in our organisation and the community through the development and implementation of an integrated and comprehensive District Nursing Service across the Alpine Shire. The District Nurse Coordinator will give effect to leadership, innovation, improvement and the pursuit of best practice services. The role will include the operational management of the service, including supporting human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomes.

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School Camp Maintenance Coordinator

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Full Time - Bright Alpine Health is a progressive and significant multi-purpose health service in the beautiful Alpine Region of North East Victoria. With sites in Myrtleford, Bright and Mt Beauty, we have a reputation for providing acute health, community and residential aged care, and community health services in an innovative, flexible and responsive way to our rural communities.

We are seeking to appoint a First Cook, permanent full-time.

The First Cook is responsible for the management of Alpine Health’s production kitchen and the provision of quality meal production and service to consumers of Alpine Health services.

The role focuses on providing healthy, nutritious meals to complement and support the health needs of patients and consumers, whilst also providing a diverse menu and meal options that meet the interests of Alpine Health’s consumers.

As a leader within the food services team, the successful candidate will positively influence the quality of food production and service through management of daily kitchen operations and leadership of the Bright site kitchen workforce.

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YMCA Howmans Gap Alpine Centre are looking to fill a part time position of Maintenance Coordinator.

Location: 4.8km from Falls Creek. t Permanent Part Time 4 days per week (60.8hrs) per fortnight t The Maintenance Coordinator is a vital role for the successful running of the school camp.

The successful candidate will liaise with the Camp Manager and Director of Operations to perform maintenance tasking on the fly, capital works and cyclic maintenance duties t Candidates ideally have a background in a trade with relevant tickets to the industry t Experience in using power tools, welding, grounds machinery and ability to work in the snow is essential t Successful candidate will need to hold a Victorian WWCC and First Aid Level 2 or equivalent.

Applicants should email or call Howmans Gap for the full position description and or further questions.

Phone: 03 5758 3228 Email: howmansgap@ymca.org.au Go online for the full Position Description and other careers at www.ymca.org.au/careers

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Food Specialist

Part Time 0.8 - Bright The Food Specialist role is responsible for supporting the preparation, cooking, delivery and service of meals to Alpine Health’s facilities.

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ALPINE Little Aths Club is seeking a whole new administrative committee to continue the great work and services offered by the club.

The current committee will step aside after forming the club and running it for five years, and are looking to pass the torch to the next generation at tomorrow’s AGM, from 5pm at Pioneer Park in Bright.

Outgoing club treasurer Karlene Beck said the committee had more than done its share of work building the club to what it is today.

“We started off at the school because we didn’t have a ground so we started at the Bright P-12 oval, they leant us their oval and all of their equipment,” she said.

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The final stage of this event was held at Mystic MTB Park in Bright where riders tackled the 15.7km loop twice for a total of 31.4km and 724m of vertical through the trails.

Bright local Kathryn Mcinerney took out the open Women’s XC Goat while Toby Stewart took out the Men’s category.

The four days of racing also included festivities post-race at the GOAT Village, that included stunt shows, live music and a fire spectacular.

Course director, Shannon Rademaker, said The GOAT was a huge success.

“The vibes were high and the stoke levels on course were incredible,” he said.

“It was great to see so many MTB riders come together for this brandnew event.”

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get these kids to come back and they’re mentors,” Beck said.

“So we pay them and they help with the set up every week, they’ll put the equipment out on the field and they run the events.

“They can show the kids how to do a long jump, how to do a high jump, show them the techniques, run the warm ups and all of that stuff.

“They do all the setup, the committee are there to assist with the setup and supervise.

“It probably takes about three people to run each event and we normally run three different events so the kids would move from a run to a throw to a jump event.”

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“It’s in a really good financial position and it’ll be sad to see it go on hold - that’ll be what happens if we can’t form another committee.

“If somebody else wants to take it up in the future they certainly can.”

Alpine Little Aths needs to fill the vital committee roles of president, secretary, treasurer, and registrar in order to keep the well-loved club going into the upcoming season.

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ENJOYING THE TRAILS: MTB De Femme returned to Falls Creek on the weekend after a two-year COVID hiatus. Founder Jo Prothero and co-ordinator Xena Pahina ran the event, which focused on encouraging women to ride the trails at Falls Creek in a friendly and safe environment.

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RAIN fell heavily over the weekend, but golfers at the Bright Golf Club managed to sneak in some play earlier in the week.

Vets, Monday, February 28, stableford A grade winner: Chris O’Brien (18) 44 points B grade winner: Heather Thompson (26) 38 points.

NTP - third: Jenny Richter, sixth: Colin Richardson, 11th: Jenny Richter, 16th: Charles White.

Ladies, Wednesday, March 2, stroke Monthly Medal A grade winner: Tina Cook (13) 70 nett.

B grade winner: Suzette Heydon (37) 78 nett c/b.

Monthly Medal Winner: Tina Cook.

NTP - third: Bernie Wickes, sixth: Lisa Anders, 11th: Allison Gilbert, 16th: Penny White.

Men’s, Thursday, March 3, stableford A grade winner: Hamish McPhee (8) 35 points.

B grade winner: Kenneth Grummisch (17) 34 points.

C grade winner: Neville Blewitt (26) 31 points c/b.

NTP - third: John Williams, sixth: Ray Borschmann, 11th: Jake Woods, 16th: Mick Dunne.

Men’s, Saturday, March 5 Rain wash out.

Ladies, Saturday, March 5 Rain wash out.

Soggy end for Bright lawn bowlers’ pennant season FOR the last game of the weekend lawn bowls pennant season on a wet and overcast day, the A3 Bright contingent travelled to Milawa, to take on the third placed club.

Rain earlier in the day delayed the start of the game, but the game did get underway at 1.30pm and although the green played ‘heavy’, it remained fine for the afternoon which was pleasing to the bowlers.

With overall scores being even there was an exciting finish to the day’s play, with Milawa skip Peta Mattys playing her last bowl, picking up the kitty changing her rink from three shots down to one shot up therefore giving Milawa a win on the day.

The final result was Bright 72 shots (2 points) defeated by Milawa 76 shots (16 points).

Patrick O’Shea’s team with lead Ernie Vanderwert, second Bev Griffith, third Elaine O’Shea won 30/12, but Cheryl Raduczic’s team

with lead Steve Jenvey, second Greg Pepyat, third Peter Raduczic lost 16/17.

Martin Kupferle’s team with lead Rob Ryan , second Trevor Barker, third Otto Kupferle lost 14/16, and Bill Hayes team with lead Libby Barker, second Trevor Poyner, third Julie Ellis lost 12/31.

Bright remained off the bottom of the ladder, therefore avoiding relegation.

In the B3 weekend pennant, Bright forfeited the game to Corowa Civic due to lack of players being available.

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Mid-week golfers tee off, spared weekend deluge MYRTLEFORD saw another week of intense golfing action, with most players spared the deluge of the weekend interrupting their games.

Thursday, March 3 LIBERTY FUEL STABLEFORD AMCR 74 A Grade Winner: Barb Welch (22) 35pts.

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olyn Prowse (29) 32 pts.

B Grade Winner: Dorothy Britt (32) 28 pts.

B Grade Runner Up: Kay Woodward (39) 26 pts.

9 Hole Winner: Lyn Dwyer (43) 14pts.

9 Hole Runner Up: May Newton (30) 12pts.

Ball Winners: Sandra Piazza 32, Jan Roseby 31, Marilla Mccauley 25, Suzette

Kelly 11.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Jan Roseby, 14th: Barb Welch.

Wednesday, March 2 LIBERTY FUEL STABLEFORD AMCR 71 A Grade Winner: Peter Stewart (20) 38pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Ichlis Giovannoni (14) 33 pts.

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noni 33, P Ternes 32, P Ternes 32.

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Tuesday, March 1 DRUMMOND GOLF MONTHLY MEDAL AMCR 74 A Grade Winner: Jan Roseby (14) 88/74 c/b 34pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Jan Harper (35) 109/74 34pts.

9 Hole Runner Up: Penny Dawkins (46) 14pts.

Ball Winners: Judy Bynon 96/75, Marnie Broz 98/78.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Jan Roseby, eighth: Jan Harper, 14th: Kerry Newton.

Putting Winner: Jan Roseby 27 putts.

Saints ready for Gold Bullion ■

From back page “We’re going to use it (Gold Bullion event) as a bit of a season launch as well,” Wales said.

“We’ll get some music over there after the game, a couple of food stalls and different things around so people can stay around from 5pm until 8pm or so, just having a few drinks, meeting a few footballers and netballers and get back to a football/netball environment.

“Hopefully it’ll be a pretty pleasant night, no rain or anything, because the idea is to put a bit of a band on the back of a truck down near the outside bar and have some music and food, stalls, just mingle around and get to know each other.

“We can’t quite match the Nathan Buckleys and Albury Football Clubs, but we’ll do it in our own small way and enjoy it just as much.”

For more information about upcoming events and to track the Saints through the year, visit the club’s Facebook page.

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Tournament a success at Myrtleford Bowls Club

THE Myrtleford Bowls Club hosted a very successful two bowl triples day last Thursday with 22 teams being represented from as far as Mansfield and Yarrawonga to Lavington.

The winning team on the day was a composite team of Laving-

ton’s Les Waldren, Ian ‘Skeeta’ Keat from Myrtleford and Wangaratta’s Paul King.

The games were played in perfect weather conditions and once again the club received great feedback on the conditions of the greens from many of the players.

The winning team were ultimately the only four game winners followed by six three games winners, so the minor prizes were decided on percentage which proved to be a very tight contest.

Neil Prior from the Chiltern Bowls Club responded on behalf

of the visitors and congratulated the ladies on providing a great lunch for all to enjoy, the greens staff for the quality surface to bowl on, the match committee for putting on a very smoothly run tournament and the club’s hospitality on the day.

From back page “We pulled the covers off at 2.30pm for the games to start and it was looking ok at that stage on the wicket square, and then some of the water fell back onto the wicket.

“To be honest, with the surface water and the grass on the outfield and the wicket block, we wouldn’t have played anyway, but that was well and truly the sealer for us.

“It was just a matter of waiting or the other games to find out who we were playing and where.”

The Power will face their biggest challenge of the year in the titan Yackandandah, who have spent the last 12 months undefeated.

Saville said the match was going to be a tough one, but the Power have the edge.

“They’ve clearly been the benchmark and the standard of the last 12 months, they haven’t lost a game during that time if you count the finals series of March,” he said.

“Interesting to note, I believe we were the last team to beat them in round 18 last year.

“If you go on ladder results, they should win, but I think internally we definitely give ourselves a chance, we’ve got a bit of quiet confidence about ourselves this week.”

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Savoys smiling for season start

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UNNING any sporting club is a tough task, one which Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club president Chris Bonacci said would be impossible without the right team around.

The committee have been busy securing grants and working around the clock to get the club in as good a place as possible, and by all accounts, they have been successful.

“It’s all coming together well from a president’s perspective,” Bonacci said.

“I would go as far as saying the club is in one of the healthiest positions it’s been in for a long time in the way of the excitement and the freshness.

“We’ve got a lot of young players, and everyone’s doing their jobs on the committee - I haven’t seen this in a long time.

“The previous committees were committed too, but there are more people wanting to come, more than ever before.

“I only steer the ship, the people around me are the engine house.

“I’ve said it in every report, but the committee members have stepped up.”

For many people looking to pick up a sport after the COVID drama of the last two years, a sense of community at the club is high on the wish list.

Bonacci said while it was all well and good for clubs to claim they were a family

THE PLACE TO BE: Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club president Chris Bonacci said spirits around the club are at an alltime high.

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friendly place, the Savoys will prove it through action.

“We’ve got to practice what we preach,” he said.

“We want a family spirited club, it’s about the actions.

“We’re focused on getting families and having that safe environment for women and children.

“We’re hoping that the club facilities will not only be for the wellbeing of the soccer club but it injects a sense of community wellbeing through using our infrastructure and resources.”

As life slowly returns to how it was pre-COVID and as excitements grows and grows, Bonacci said the well-loved aspects of the club would be making a return, right down to the impeccable homemade traditional Italian food prepared by local women on game day.

“The excitement at the club is just phenomenal,” he said.

“You’ve just got to go down on a training night and you can see it.

“The mums or dads don’t just drop off the kids, they sit there, they stand around and talk to other parents.

“As a president, I don’t say anything but I walk around that makes me tick.”

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FOUR LEADERS: Men’s coaching core group (from left) Brenton Cook, Rob Caponecchia, Nathan Mirt and Richard Morgan are all ready to develop the senior and reserves sides throughout the season.

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A building year for Savoy men

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YRTLEFORD’S senior men’s soccer squad is taking a macro approach to the upcoming season, focusing on various elements to ensure long-term success for the boys in blue.

Head coach Rob Caponecchia hasn’t been present at many preseason sessions due to work commitments, but the slack has been picked up by an elite group of coaching personnel covering both the

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senior and reserves sides.

“We’ve got a few people involved this year helping with the overall coaching,” Caponecchia said.

“Richard Morgan, Nathan Mirt and Brenton Cook and myself are the core of the coaching for that senior and reserve group.

“They’ve been doing a fair bit of work behind the scenes early in the preseason.”

After a strong showing last year, several names have left the club, and with a shifting focus to development and promotion from within, it’s a new dawn for the men at Savoy Park.

“This year is going to be a bit more of a transition year,” Caponecchia said.

“There have been a lot of good, young kids who have

been training and we’re going to filter them in this year a little bit to give them a fair bit of game time in their legs.

“Plus we’ve recruited some players in from Wodonga, they’re going to come over.

“We’re going to be looking at blooding some good young kids, but in saying that we’re still going to have a fair bit of the core that were there from last year and we’ve going to try to blend them in with the

younger kids and the new recruits that we’ve got.

“It’s going to be a little bit hard initially in the first couple of weeks, just seeing how everyone’s going to build in together, but in saying that we’re all looking forward to seeing the new crop of players that are going to be coming through Myrtleford.”

The Savoys first challenge will be a trip to Cobram to take on the Roar, with a list of newer players more

likely than not to make their senior debut.

“Numbers have been really good at training, there are a lot of young kids at training, 16 or 17 year olds - if they’re good enough, they’ll play seniors,” Caponecchia said.

“That’s what we’re going to do, just work on this and work on this for next year as well, get some games underneath their belt.

“We’ll see how we go from there.”

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Juniors are thriving at Savoys

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HE start of the AWFA season this weekend will see hundreds of junior soccer players lace up their boots and return to the sport they love, and the Savoy Soccer Club is no different.

The club will field teams in five junior competitions: the under 12 boys (which does feature some female players), under 13 boys, under 14 girls, under 16 boys and under 17 girls.

The under 12 boys have experienced a mass influx of eager players, but due to a lack of interest from the under 12 girls the two sides have been folded together.

15 year old division three player Tomas Juhasz will step into a coaching role for the first time, eager to give back to the club’s junior program which shaped him.

David Frecklington is at the reins of the under 13 team, will both miniroos and previous coaching experience under his belt.

This side is expected to be short of numbers, but will be ably filled by energetic under 12s and girls looking to play with the boy’s team.

The girls under 14 team will be coached by Pete Fullwood, who alongside wife Megan have been vital assets for the Savoys.

With two children wearing

FUTURE STARS: Stella Hernandex in action last year in her under 14 girls match against Cobram Roar.

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the blue and white of the Savoys, Fullwood has plenty of experience in the game and passion for the club and will be sure to mould the girls into a force to be reckoned with.

The under 16 boys will be seen as underdogs in the competition, with a lack of any top age players to bring experience to the side.

Coach Pete Sacco has been an integral part of developing the club’s junior program and despite not taking out as many wins as the side would have liked last year, the boys came back ready to play this year, full of enthusiasm, confidence and determination.

Rocco Esposito will helm the under 17 girls, a side with a vast pool of talent to draw from.

Esposito has two daughters playing in the club, and will use his skills and experience to push the girls to even greater heights than previous years.

With a crop of talented players coming through the ranks, and skilled coaches to guide them, the future of the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club is exceptionally bright.

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MATCH READY: Women’s coach Gabrielle Aglia said the squad will be ready for action when their season kicks off next weekend. PHOTO: Martin Davis

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FTER the cancelled end to last year’s Albury Wodonga Football Association (AWFA) season, players from across the region have been chomping at the bit to make a return to the field, none more so than the Savoy senior women’s squad.

With some fresh faces on the field, as well as a replacement for last year’s coach Zac Mirt, the Savoys will be looking to take the competition by storm.

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Paglia said numbers and intensity at the squad’s early preseason training sessions were noticeably up on previous years.

“It (the season) is one of those things where it couldn’t come fast enough but it’s also coming too fast,” she said.

“I think we started

around mid-January, around January 18 - we have occasionally started around the December mark but we haven’t been ready in time, and we didn’t have a coach either until I put my hand up for it because it was getting a bit late.

“I did a lot of training last year when Zac was on night shift, so I had a little bit of the experience there already.

“This year we’ve definitely had good, consistent numbers (at training) around 11, 12, 13 or so people

turn up each training session, whereas in the past it used to be five, the low numbers.

“It definitely shows the younger generation is really keen to get started, to get into those higher intensity games.

“They’re really excited to learn and prove themselves.”

The Savoys will play in the Division One women’s competition, taking a step up from last year’s Division Two draw.

Paglia said the new division presents an exciting

opportunity to play against the best, but there were downsides.

“We’ll have a different draw this year - we’ll be away from the club eight games out of the 22, so first and foremost that’s going to be different and a bit hard,” she said.

“We might not have our crowd with us which can really make a difference.

“It’s just completely different, I feel, intensitywise.

“But who knows, maybe with the other teams being

low on numbers as well and bringing the younger ones up, it might be a similar sort of feeling as it is in the div 2.”

With the likes of stalwarts Summer Caponecchia, Sherry Brown, Leai Pywell and Tui Morton on side, the Savoys will definitely be one team to keep an eye out for.

The Savoys will sit the first week of the competition out, drawing the bye, giving the squad an extra week of preparation before taking on Albury Hotspurs next weekend.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES A STRONG home-and-away season have paid dividends for Mt Beauty United’s A grade cricketers, cruising through the first round of finals after all matches were washed out.

The Power were slated to face off against Chiltern/ Barnawartha on the road but thanks to occupying the fourth spot on the ladder after the regular season, and the rain, Mt Beauty move one step closer to the flag.

Skipper Daniel Saville said the free ticket to the second week of finals was a reward for a strong season to date.

“It was a bit of a weird lead up to the game when you obviously know you have a game of cricket scheduled for Saturday but that’s in severe doubt and that ended up being the case,” he said.

“Fortunately or not we do progress - the top six moves into a top four this week coming up, and I guess that is a reward for your finishing ladder position.

“So yes, I guess luck is involved but in saying that, if we won on the weekend and results go our way which may have happened, we might’ve move up in proceedings.

“Our aim at the start of the week was to progress to the second week of finals, and we did that, so I guess that’s a tick.”

Rain started falling in Barnawartha early in the morning and didn’t let up not even the updated latest possible start time of 3pm was enough for the ground to drain sufficiently for play to commence.

“The wicket out there has a reputation of not coming up for those sorts of games - the wicket and surrounds aren’t really prepared for it so sometimes water gets through the covers, because of the angle of the wicket or sometimes the covers aren’t great,” Saville said.

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SAVOYS ARE GO MYTLEFORD Savoy Soccer Club men’s coaching team members (from left) Brenton Cook, Richard Morgan, head coach Rob Caponecchia, Nathan Mirt and women’s coach Gabrielle Paglia are eager to commence the 2022 Albury Wodonga Football Association season this weekend, with matches played across all grades, except the ladies have a bye. Check out our four page feature on the club on pages 31 to 35.

PHOTO: Martin Davis

Saints ready for Gold Bullion WHILE players at the Myrtleford Alpine Saints Football Netball Cub are hard at work preparing for the upcoming O&M season on the training park and in the gym, the committee has been working to kick the season off with a bang.

The club’s annual Gold Bullion event is slated to take place this Saturday from 5pm, following a reserves and seniors practice match against Lavington Panthers at McNamara Reserve, with the first centre bounce set for 12pm.

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take the top prize of $5000.

Club president Ian Wales said the event is one of the biggest fundraisers on the calendar for the club, with premiership winning Hawthorn defender Campbell Brown set to appear as guest speaker.

“We ran it this time last year and thought it was pretty successful so we thought we’d do it again,” he said.

“Last year when we had Merv Hughes, we sold the majority of the tickets so I can imagine they’ll sell pretty well again this year.

“There’re a lot of Hawthorn supporters around the area so I’ve no doubt that with a premiership player with the Hawthorn footy club, there will be a few that’ll get along.”

The practice match against Lavington will be the first time new Saint Simon Curtis will face-off against his old side since making the move to Myrtleford, in a squad with serious finals potential.

“He (Curtis) is probably glad to get it out of the way - it’s always a bit difficult, the first game against your old club,” Wales said.

“I think we’ll have a pretty competitive side, that’s for sure.

“After the last two seasons where we’ve had a pretty competitive side, you don’t really know how the season’s going to pan out, do we.”

The practice match will be the second chance for the Saints to run some match simulations, ahead of the start of the season, a home match against Wangaratta Rovers on Saturday, April 2.

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