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Bank branch to stay

BY BRODIE EVERIST beverist@ nemedia.com.au

THE planned closure of the Bright Commonwealth Bank branch has been postponed following a request from a Senate standing committee to pause regional branch closures until the end of 2023.

In a statement sent to the Alpine Observer the Commonwealth Bank said it will not close any regional branches while the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee‘s inquiry into bank closures in regional Australia is underway in 2023.

“As an additional sign of good faith, while the inquiry is underway in 2023, CBA will postpone the closure of two branches already announced,” they said.

“We continue to welcome constructive engagement with government, industry and communities – an approach demonstrated by our recent work with all members of the Regional Banking Taskforce.

“CBA looks forward to assisting the inquiry, and continuing to engage with our customers and communities, as we collectively respond to the digitisation of the economy and banking services.”

Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines, who had

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COMMONWEALTH CLOSURE: Bright residents Hilly Hart and Romana Favier are disappointed the Bright Commonwealth Bank branch may close and hope the bank will reverse its decision.

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PHOTO: Brodie Everist asked the bank to reverse the closure of the Bright branch, welcomed the announcement.

“On Monday morning I met with a senior representative from the Commonwealth Bank to express my dismay and concern about the bank‘s decision to close the Bright branch,” she said.

“I am pleased the Commonwealth Bank has now announced it will

suspend that decision until the end of the year.

“The Bright branch is an important part of the community, with elderly residents in particular relying on it for their banking needs.

Bright has a significantly older than average population, with 35 per cent of residents being over the age of 60 compared with 23 per cent across Victoria.

“Last week a Senate

inquiry into regional bank closures was announced.

I am hopeful that through this process, the big banks will properly consider the way in which they service regional towns, including Bright.

“They must properly consult with communities and consider the impact of potential closures before taking decisions which have a serious impact on communities.”

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The Commonwealth Bank announcement followed the passing of a Federal senate motion to hold a parliamentary inquiry into regional bank closures.

The motion, put forward

by Coalition senators Gerard Rennick and Slade Brockman last week, has been referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 1 December 2023.

The inquiry will examine the branch closure process, including the reasons given for closures; the economic and welfare impacts of branch closures on customers and regional communities; the impact of bank closures or the removal of face–to–face cash services on access to cash; and the effectiveness of government banking statistics capturing and reporting regional service levels.

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Nowhere to park CAR CLUB LOOKING FOR NEW CLUBROOMS

WHERE TO NEXT?: Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club members Peter Lake and Craig McTaggart aren‘t sure where they will find clubrooms in Myrtleford.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

THE Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club are searching for new clubrooms after losing their old meeting space at the Myrtleford Butter Factory.

Ross Pennington, president of the club, thanked the owners of the business for hosting them since 2018, but said they weren‘t continuing their lease at the venue.

He said they have since met at Club Savoy and this is

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a good short–term solution.

“They can accommodate us out the back and they‘re quite happy to,” he said.

“But it would be nice to have somewhere of our own just to hang our banners and be car people,” he said.

As of last Thursday, Mr

Pennington had drafted a letter to the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve Committee of Management formally requesting an 18m x 9m shed on the showgrounds, to be used for the storage of club assets, club meetings and as a base for their annual Show ‘n‘ Shine event.

According to the letter, the club is currently working forwards funding grants to cover the cost of the shed, and if the club

was to dissolve or seek other arrangements the shed would be handed over to the recreation reserve committee as a public asset.

Mr Pennington said the club is currently in discussions with the reserve committee.

Mike Clarke, Myrtleford Recreation Reserve committee secretary, has suggested the Richardson pavilion could be used by the club, however, this is

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subject to a formal decision by the committee.

Mr Pennington said their meetings needed some parking space and room for up to 50 people, though an average meeting is around 20–25 people.

“We need somewhere to store club assets and memorabilia and build on that, which we won‘t have the opportunity to do at the Savoy Club,” he said.

Mr Pennington said they

will be holding a “shindig” on February 25 to celebrate their last meeting at the butter factory.

To get involved with the club Mr Pennington recommended potential members join one of the club‘s coffee mornings every second Sunday, where they meet at various businesses at smaller towns surrounding Myrtleford.

To find out more, visit their facebook page.

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CBA Bank says Bright branch no longer viable

Accused school speeder alleged five times over alcohol limit

By BRODIE EVERIST

A FEMALE motorist who was caught allegedly speeding through a Myrtleford school crossing last Wednesday recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.26, according to Myrtleford police.

Leading Constable Anthony Short said the motorist was detected by police driving through the crossing at around 8:55am.

After being intercepted by police the 31– year–old driver recorded a positive preliminary breath test.

Const Short said she was taken to the police station and recorded an evidentiary breath test of 0.26.

“As a result of the woman‘s actions, she‘s been served with an immediate suspension of driver‘s licence, her car was impounded for a month and she‘s to face court at a later date,” he said.

Const Short said the Myrtleford police will continue to monitor school crossings in an effort to keep them as safe as possible for all users.

RESIDENTS of Bright and surrounds are calling on the Commonwealth Bank to retain their Bright Branch on Gavan Street following the bank‘s announcement that its closure will be postponed.

On Monday the bank announced they would postpone the closure of the Bright branch following a request from a Senate standing committee to pause regional branch closures until the end of 2023.

Bright resident and long–time Commonwealth Bank customer Hilly Hart said she welcomed the announcement and it was a chance for locals to keep pressuring the bank to keep the Bright branch open.

“At the moment it‘s just an extension of a lifeline,” she said.

“We‘re still sitting here on tenterhooks.”

When the bank initially announced the closure of the branch Ms Hart said she was shocked and particularly concerned for el-

derly town residents that may prefer face– to–face service or have limited transport.

“They don‘t have transport, and they can‘t go to Mount Beauty, they can‘t go to Myrtleford,” she said.

“If you have a problem, for instance, it‘s much easier and nicer, and you feel safer, to talk face–to–face than having to ring.”

Ms Hart said she does most of her banking online, but prefers to go to a teller than an ATM. “Sometimes I want to come in and talk to people,” she said.

Romana Favier is a 92–year–old, is also an account holder with Commonwealth Bank and said she doesn‘t bank online.

“Everything is going by the internet – I‘m not there,” she said.

Wandiligong resident Jurgen Henschke said he received a letter informing him of the closure from the Commonwealth Bank on Thursday, and he called the bank‘s area manager in Bendigo to complain.

“We do online banking – not a problem, but our fallback position was always to go in and talk to the ladies there, who are very helpful,” he said.

“We probably had to do that maybe once every three months.”

Mr Henschke said with the rise of internet scamming he felt it was irresponsible for the bank to encourage internet and phone banking.

“We‘re being told on the news nearly every day that the most unsecure way to do banking is over the phone – it‘s open to scammers everywhere,” he said.

Mr Henschke also feels the bank has not taken account of Bright‘s status as a tourist destination.

“We may be a town of only 3000 people, but unlike most small towns we are probably 20,000 during school holidays, long weekends, and public holidays, when we‘ve got a lot of tourists that are also Commonwealth Bank customers,” he said.

Applications open for AJ Findlay bursary

SUNDAY SESH: Musicians Kyra Humphrey and Liam Dalbey played to a strong crowd at the reopening of the Myrtleford Hotel last Sunday.

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APPLICATIONS for this year‘s Allan J Findlay Memorial Bursary are now open.

Student in years nine to 12 living in the Alpine Shire can be nominated for the $1000 grant to direct towards goals and ideas which may include elements of personal growth, benefits for the wider community, and activities/experiences not usually available in the local area.

The bursary was proudly established by the Lions Club of Bright and the Rotary Club of Bright to support young people with financial assistance to reach their goals and/ or further their studies, to expand their networks to reach out and connect with others in their area of commitment and/or concern.

Both clubs instigated the bursary in memory of Allan – affectionately known as ‘Big Al‘.

He was heavily involved in the local community – including as Bright‘s celebrated ‘Town Crier‘ at major festivals – for many years prior to his passing in 2019.

“Big Al was a great inspiration to the youth of this town and was always willing to assist both Rotary and Lions whenever needed,” Mr Gibbons said.

Lions Club of Bright youth chairperson, Jenni Sgambelloni, said it is hoped the annual bursary reminds the community of Allan‘s extraordinary community spirit and the importance of engaging with others and supporting communities.

Applications close on March 24, 2023.

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Repairs of all kinds raring to go this Saturday

By BRODIE EVERIST PREPARATIONS are revving ahead for this year‘s ‘Restore ‘n Repair event, organised by the Myrtleford Repair Cafe, at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve this Saturday.

Running from 10am–2pm, the event will feature members of the Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club advising on car restoration, a salvage shop and the launch of a local electric vehicle conversion social enterprise.

Repair cafe member Mike Clarke said the goal of the event was to get items repaired, and they will have a range of repairers on hand, including tool sharpeners, an electrician, a bike repairers, seamstresses and members of the local men‘s shed.

All items repaired will be weighed to measure how much has been saved from landfill.

Mr Clarke said Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines will be opening the event, while members of Sustainable Upper Ovens and Towards Renewable Energy Kiewa (TREK) have been invited, as well as Alpine Shire councillors.

He also thanked event organisers Melanie Dymond, Karen Jones, Evan Jones, Susan Clarke, Emma Todd and Claire Stokes.

President of the Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club, Ross Pennington, said the recycling ethos of the repair cafe was in

A FRIENDS of Lacluta fundraising dinner will be held on Saturday March 25 at Club Savoy, 252–254 Myrtle Street.

Margie Beck AM, former deputy director at the Marist Teachers‘ College in Timor Leste, will be speaking at the event.

Arrival 6pm for a 6:30pm start.

Bookings are essential – call Club Savoy at 5751 1296.

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Guest speaker for Myrtleford event LOOKING SHARP: (From left) Repair cafe organisers Melanie Dymond, Mike Clarke and (far right) Karen Jones, with Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club president Ross Pennington.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist keeping with the club‘s approach.

“I‘ll recondition old components of my car in preference to buying new ones,” he said.

“It‘s just not as wasteful.”

Mr Pennington said the event will feature members of the club on hand to answer questions about car restoration, and encouraged people to come and say hi.

“More than happy to answer any questions as they come along,” he said.

“If they don‘t know the answer to your questions they‘ll find someone who does.”

A competition will be held in the Cattle Pavilion where repaired and recycled items will be judged.

The three open categories include a repurposed household item, an upcycled garden item and a repaired clothing item.

A primary school–aged competition will be held for best

recycled art, while secondary school–aged students can enter a scrap project competition.

Entries close this Friday, and all entries are to be brought to the Cattle Pavilion between 5 and 7pm that day.

Last year‘s repair cafe event saw the launch of Myrtleford Community Power, a group working to establish a local renewable grid and assist with renewable energy grants.

Bogong High Plains Road won’t be cleared by March

By BRODIE EVERIST

MAJOR Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) have said the Bogong High Plains Road will not be accessible by March.

According to the department, they have informed stakeholders, including the Falls Creek Management Board, that due to the size and complexity of the landslide the road won‘t accessible by March.

“Our engineers are currently working through the staging for the recovery effort so that we can prepare for the busy 2023 snow season,” MRPV program director Dipal Sorathia said.

“We‘re also working through the methodology to make the Bogong High Plains Road safe

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Landslide under new management MAJOR Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) has taken over the clearing of the Bogong landslide from the Department of Transport and Planning.

According to the MRPV, they will complete the remainder of the works due to experience in major earthworks and delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

MRPV‘s engineering ex-

perts and its construction partner Whelans have mobilised to ensure this work can be undertaken as swiftly and safely as possible, the department said.

MRPV is responsible for many road upgrades across Victoria and is one of five project teams in the Victorian Government‘s Major Transport Infrastructure Authority.

for long–term operation, which is a hugely complex engineering task.”

The department has said the landslide is approximately 100

metres wide, 70 metres high and is still moving.

According to the department, the ongoing movement of the landslip, together with unsea-

sonably high summer rainfall, earth tremors and a secondary crack at the top of the slip makes the removal of debris slow.

The department has said work to identify the long–term solution and the associated construction methodology is still being finalised.

Large scale data sets have been taken to form the overall picture, and they are complimented by monitoring sensors that have been set up across the face of the landslip to continuously check for further changes and ensure the safety of the crews.

In December Department of Transport regional director Steve Bowmaker said the landslide was due to be cleared for single– lane access by March.

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Council food organic and garden organic kerbside collection survey THE Alpine Shire Council is asking residents and business owners to fill out a survey about food organic and garden organic (FOGO) waste disposal ahead of the introduction of a FOGO kerbside bin in July.

“It will take some time to get used to the changes, and we want to help our community learn and adapt to the new three–bin system as seamlessly as possible,” Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said.

“To help us, we‘re asking our community members to fill out a quick online survey so we can learn more about their expectations around FOGO and the information they need going forward.”

Two surveys – one for residents and ratepayers (including holiday homeowners), and one for business owners – will be open until 5pm on Friday, March 3, 2023.

From July this year, Alpine Shire Council is introducing a new green kerbside bin and kitchen caddy for food organics and garden organics (FOGO) at properties located within urban

BIN REFORM: The Alpine Shire Council is asking residents and business owners to fill out a survey about FOGO waste disposal ahead of the introduction of a FOGO kerbside bin in July. kerbside collection areas across the shire.

Cr Forsyth said a 2021 audit of waste bins in the Alpine Shire showed that 50 per cent of the bin was made up of food and garden organics that could be recycled.

“Soon, these organic materials won‘t need to be wasted in general waste bins and instead, they‘ll be recycled through our kerbside waste collection,” Cr Forsyth said.

Cr Forsyth said the introduction of FOGO means households will be sorting their waste and recycling into three streams – the new green lidded food and garden organics bin, the yellow lidded mixed recycling bin, and a red lidded general waste bin.

The two surveys can be accessed via these links: Residents and ratepayers – www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASC–FOGO.

“We are committed to reducing our environmental impact as a community – removing our organic material from landfill will reduce both our greenhouse gas emissions and our reliance on landfill.”

The service will also meet new State Government requirements for all householders in Victoria to be provided with an opportunity to recycle food and garden organics.

Business owners – w w w. s u r ve y m o n ke y. com/r/Business–FOGO. Paper copies can also be filled out at our local libraries in Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford.

Members of the community wanting to be kept up to date on the upcoming changes or when the new services arrive in their area can contact Customer Service on 03 5755 0555 or info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au.

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Alpine Health job drive proves “very successful”

CANOPY CONCERN: The Alpine Shire Council‘s chief executive officer Will Jeremy said council is currently assessing the first stage of the Western Gateway Development, which will require some trees to be removed from the Great Alpine Road.

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Council responds to tree removal concerns

BY BRODIE EVERIST THE Alpine Shire Council‘s chief executive officer Will Jeremy has responded to concerns over tree removals due to Bright‘s Western Gateway development.

Mr Jeremy said a subdivision application has been received for the first stage of the development at the western gateway into Bright.

“Council‘s planning team is assessing the application, which provides more detailed information than the Development Plan for the overall site which was approved in July 2022,” he said.

“The application as currently presented requires trees to be removed on

the Great Alpine Road to ensure safe entrance and exit points to the development.

“At this stage we don‘t know the number of trees which will require removal.

“Road junctions must meet Department of Transport standards, and we are working closely with the developer to find a solution which meets the required standards whilst keeping any tree removal to a minimum.”

“We know that our community and visitors value the trees that make our townships so unique.

“The avenue along the Great Alpine Road on the approach to Bright is an important part of the sense of coming home that so many of our locals and

regular visitors really cherish.

The western entrance to Bright features an avenue of elms, poplars, cedars and pinoaks, which is well–known for its autumnal display.

According to version six of the Bright Western Gateway Development Plan, accessed on the Alpine Shire website, the development will feature three entrances – one connecting to Stackey Gully Road, and two directly to the Great Alpine Road.

According to the plan, the development must respect or enhance views of the site from the Great Alpine Road and have regard to the transect of interfaces along Great Alpine Road through Bright.

ALPINE Health chief executive officer Nick Shaw has said their recruitment incentive scheme has been very successful, with the organisation welcoming a number of new registered nurses and home care support workers to its teams.

Mr Shaw said their short term recruitment incentive was at the centre of the campaign.

“Securing our workforce needs has been a top priority for the organisation and is fundamental to delivering quality and safe services,” he said.

“We are very pleased that our community health needs will be more comprehensively met with the addition of new staff.”

The organisation was also recently notified of its successful accreditation against National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

“We are thrilled with this outcome and are pleased it reflects the organisation as a safe and quality provider of health services to our local communities,” Mr Shaw said.

“Our staff have demonstrated a high level of resilience and adaptability during the COVID–19 pandemic and it is truly satisfying to see our hardworking staff be rewarded for their efforts with this fantastic result.”

Work begins on Great Alpine Road and Snow Road intersection REGIONAL Roads Victoria Crews have been onsite at the intersection of Great Alpine Road and Glenrowan–Myrtleford Road (Snow Road) at Gapsted since last week with works underway.

Crews are expected to be onsite for approximately 14 weeks, weather permitting.

During this time reduced speed limits will be in place and traffic management will be on–site to direct motorists through the worksite.

There may be delays of up to five minutes at the Great Alpine Road and Glenrowan–Myrtleford Road intersection while works are underway.

Once works are completed note that the left–hand turning lane from the Great Alpine Road onto the Snow Road with be required to “Give Way” to traffic turning right from the Great Alpine Road.

Other planned works include improving turning opportunities including installing a right–hand turn from the Great Alpine Road onto Snow Road, installing rumble strips on the Snow Road to alert drivers to the approaching intersection and improving sight lines by removing some vegetation and refreshing line markings on the road.

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A time of mourning and education Indigenous g residents reflect on future dates for Australia Dayy

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ON THE TRAIL: Dhudhuroa man Jida Gulpilil (left) was working on a cultural heritage survey for the Hotham to Falls trail over January 26.

WHILE the Alpine Shire Council celebrated new citizens and handed out awards on Australia Day, Dhudhuroa man Jida Gulpilil was doing a cultural heritage survey for the Hotham to Falls trail.

But deciding to work on the public holiday wasn‘t necessarily a protest against the date.

“I believe that we can both celebrate, and mourn during that time,” he said.

“Use that time to learn about the true history, the truth telling of our people‘s history and this country‘s history.”

Other indigenous people in the shire are less equivocal than Mr Gulpilil about changing the date of Australia Day celebrations, but he hopes the day can be transformed into a powerful recognition of this country‘s history.

“We d don‘t have tto gett th thatt com“W ‘t h plicated,” Mr Gulpilil said, when asked about changing the date of Australia Day. “Maybe let‘s just change the way that we use the day, so in the morning let‘s mourn and do the smoking ceremonies, the healing, the cleanses, and talk about the history and the dark past as the sun comes up.

“Once the sun is up and the day unfolds we start to celebrate our lives, what we have, and how we‘re going to go forward, together.”

Mr Gulpilil, who is the chairperson of Dhudhuroa Traditional Owner group Dalka Warra Mittung, said First Nations culture is based around learning, sharing, caring and loving.

“It‘s doing that through language, history, sharing knowledge, going out to country,” he said.

“We think that when we do

come together and t th d celebrate, l b t those are the things that we should be celebrating because it grounds us and it connects us to the country.”

On January 26 Gamilaroi woman Lee Couch helped hold a healing ceremony at Myrtleford‘s Apex Park.

The Myrtleford resident was emphatic about changing the date of Australia Day celebrations, but also recognised the date‘s role as a point of education for non–indigenous Australians.

“We don‘t celebrate Anzac Day,” she said.

“Why should we do that around the 26th?

“The trauma that that we go through is absolutely real and it‘s magnified on a day like the 26th of January.”

The Alpine Shire‘s current Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP),

which by hi h was recently tl noted t d b council at their January meeting, has no plans to change the date of Australia Day celebrations.

According to the ‘Respect‘ section of the plan, they will develop a culturally sensitive approach to acknowledge January 26, in consultation with Traditional Owners, First Nations communities in the Alpine Shire, and key stakeholders.

Council aims to have developed this approach by January 2024.

The plan also aims to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of First Nations people, including on January 26, ANZAC Day, and Remembrance Day, in media material published by Council.

The Alpine Shire Reconciliation Action Plan can be viewed at https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov. au/community/reconciliation–action–plan.

Community gardeners crowing about creative new artwork

By BRODIE EVERIST A FRIENDLY face is now keeping watch over the Myrtleford Community Garden thanks to the efforts of one artistic community member.

The scarecrow, dressed in a natty blue jacket with a chicken on his shoulder, is one of the newest additions to Myrtleford’s growing collection of mosaics by anonymous duo ‘The Crackpots’.

Crackpot Two said she did the scarecrow as a summer project over December and January.

“Quite early on the community garden had said, ‘could we have a little something’,” she said.

“Over the summer break one of the crackpots was away, so I needed a little job to do.”

“He was really fun, that’s exactly the sort of thing I love doing.”

They said the some of the scarecrow’s face and hat are tiles saved from the ‘Toner and May Legal’ building on Standish Street, in keeping with their

use of recycled tiles.

The scarecrow also features smaller details for the curious eye, like a fairy wren tile, and an owl.

“There’s always a few hidden elements, so you’ve got to go and look a bit closer,” they said.

Myrtleford Community Garden members Belinda Ramia and Helen O’Shea thanked Crackpot two and said it was a wonderful attraction for the garden.

Ms O’Shea, who also volunteers at the Myrtleford Information Centre, said the centre has another reason to tell visitors about the garden.

“At the information centre we’ve got a list of where to find most of the mosaics so people can tick off when they find them,” she said.

The community garden is currently holding a poll on their Facebook page to name the scarecrow.

According to community garden member Belinda Ramia, one of the proposed names is ‘Crackers’, which Ms Ramia said she particularly likes.

A FRIEND IN THE GARDEN: (From left) Myrtleford Community Garden members Belinda Ramia and Helen O’Shea, with Brittany Caldwell holding Evie Rounds, are delighted with the garden’s as yet unnamed mosaic scarecrow.

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Let’s look at the eligibility criteria: You are 55 years or older (from 1 January 2023) What’s a ‘downsizer’ contribution? at the time of making the contribution.

If you are aged 55 years or older, you can contribute The home was owned by you or your spouse for $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale of your 10 years or more prior to the sale – the ownership home to your superannuation fund. period is generally calculated from the date of settlement of purchase to the date of settlement of Downsizer contributions are excluded from the sale. existing age test, work test, and the transfer balance threshold (but are limited by your transfer balance The home is in Australia and is not a caravan, cap). houseboat, or other mobile home.

For couples, both members of a couple can take The proceeds (capital gain or loss) from the sale advantage of the concession for the same home. of the home are either exempt or partially exempt That is, if you and your spouse meet the other from capital gains tax (CGT) under the main criteria, both of you can contribute up to $300,000 residence exemption, or would be entitled to such ($600,000 per couple). This is the case even if one an exemption if the home was a post-CGT asset

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EXPERIENCED TRAVELLERS: Festival organiser Rupert Shaw (middle) with event speakers Sophie Matterson (left) and Robyn Davidson.

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Final film festival ends a decade of adventure

By BRODIE EVERIST BRIGHT‘S final Adventure Travel Film Festival was “one of the best yet”, according to organiser Rupert Shaw.

“The selection of films was really good this year,” he said.

“We had a lot more than we generally have – the quality of submissions was excellent.

“The weather was fantastic and it showed Bright at its best.”

The festival, running from Friday to Sunday, featured travel films showing at the Senior Citizens Centre, the Community Centre and the Bright Art Gallery, as well two evening screenings at Howitt Park.

Authors Robyn Davison, Sophie Matterson and Leonie Katekar spoke at the

event, with Ms Davidson a particular highlight, according to Mr Shaw.

Her interview with Ms Matterson filled the Bright Community Centre, where she spoke on her experiences trekking across Western Australia using camels in the late 1970s.

Mr Shaw said the whole festival was well–attended.

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sold, but it‘s probably in the area of 400, which is perfect for us because it means every room is full,” he said.

He said he had mixed emotions on the end of the festival in Bright after organising the event for around 10 years.

“I‘ve met a lot of good people, seen some fantastic films and I think everyone‘s enjoyed it, but I do need to do something else,” he said.

A PUBLIC electric vehicle (EV) charger will be installed in Bright by July this year.

According to council, the charger will be located in 12 Wills Street, in the carpark across the road from the rear of the IGA supermarket and the Bright Library.

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said the charger will be the first publicly accessible fast charger, compatible with all EV brands, in the municipality.

“The installation of this charger in Bright is in line with council‘s commitment to supporting the community to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions,” he said.

“It also supports the Victorian Government‘s target of 50 per cent of all new light vehicles sales to be zero emis-

sions vehicles by 2030.

“Not only will it boost the number of EV drivers stopping in Bright to recharge and explore the town, it puts the whole Alpine Shire on the map for EV owners.

“It‘s also great motivation for our locals to make the choice to move to an EV.” EV charger company Evie Networks received funding last year from the Victorian Government‘s Destination Charging Across Victoria Program to install 50kW DC fast chargers at 55 sites across Victoria, with one charger in Bright.

According to council, they worked with the company to find a suitable location that was close to the town centre yet minimised disruptions to parking.

MP raises school water problem ONGOING issues with the drinking water at Mount Beauty Secondary College were raised by Nationals MP for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, as Parliament returned for 2023.

Mr McCurdy said that it was only fair that students can access clean drinking water.

“Some of the most pristine water in the world begins in beautiful townships like Mount Beauty,” Mr McCurdy said.

“I think that it is only fair that our students get to sample the best and purest water available to them.”

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“When the maintenance staff have to run the water for an hour prior to school to remove stained water, it is time to for a change to be made.

“If there isn‘t the money to make that change, our students suffer.

“I will be writing to the education minister to seek appropriate funding for an adequate filtering system that will allow students in Mount Beauty access to clean drinking water 24/7.”

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Mt Buffalo Chalet future remains uncertain

READY TO LEAN: Participants in the 2023 AVCL annual program (from left) Lauren Kelly, Kristy Branagan, Sarimah Hellyer, Irene Day, Kate Walsh, Domenica Hunkin, Lisa Turner, Rosie Suter, Sean Barrett, Paige Zamperoni, Michael Savage, Gianna Fensom, Sarah Glass, Romina McEwan, Skye Rhodes–Mitchell, Jenny Corser, Kane Fitzpatrick, Amanda Hore, Katrina Pawley, and Maria Kraus (Absent: Matthew Hicks)

AVCL launches next crop of future leaders

ALPINE Valleys Community Leadership (AVCL) has launched its 2023 annual program at an event attended by participants, workplace funders, scholarship sponsors and program supporters at the Charles Sturt University/GOTAFE Regional Study Centre in Wangaratta on February 2.

This year‘s 21 program participants herald from across the North East and border region and represent a rich and diverse cross section of private and public industries – business, community, government, environment, rural industries, arts, education and health.

Now in its 24th year, the AVCL annual program aims to achieve measurable outcomes within the broader re-

gional community, cultivating the skills and capabilities of emerging, accidental and established local leaders.

During the 10–month program, participants experience an immersive leadership journey, regularly gathering to explore themed program days that focus on the major challenges and opportunities of local communities.

Several retreats and study tours are undertaken, with participants provided vital exposure and the ability to meet and speak with a variety of leaders at the local, state and federal level.

A popular feature of the program in recent years has been the community projects component, where participants form project teams and work

on the planning and delivery of a community focused project.

This year the project teams will be aligned with a “partner organisation”, inviting local not–for–profit and community focused organisations to work with each project team, undertaking a project co–design process, and providing subject matter expertise.

Event attendees heard from AVCL annual program patron, John G Brown, at the launch in addition to alumni, Megan Hunt and Diarmuid Kelly, who spoke passionately of their experience within the program, and recounted the opportunities and initiatives they have engaged with, post–program.

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“It is the efforts of alumni, such as Megan and Diarmuid, that broadly benefits rural and regional communities every year – a capability and commitment to building community resilience that will be lost without secure funding,” Ms Charlton said.

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St John’s Whorouly to mark 150th anniversary PLANNING is underway to help mark the 150th milestone of St John‘s Anglican Church in Whorouly this year.

Parishioner Marion Walker said the church maintains a strong link to the community and is very proud of its history.

“We‘re currently forming a committee to plan how we will mark the anniversary later this year,” Ms Walker said.

“The commemoration may consist of one or more community events.

“St John‘s has been part of the Whorouly community for 150 years, so we would like the community to be involved in helping us celebrate our town‘s history.”

Fellow parishioner Robyn Hajek is encouraging anyone to share with them any old documents or photos of St John‘s church, or the church hall or other church buildings or events, which could be used as part of the celebrations.

Any material can be emailed to Ms Hajek at rhajek35@gmail.com.

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PLANS to establish a cafe at the Mount Buffalo Chalet have hit another obstacle with no suitable submissions received since April last year.

The Alpine community was waiting with bated breath to learn the future of hospitality in the famed chalet, after the period for interested parties to lodge expressions of interest for cafe operations officially closed on April 15.

The tender, offered by Parks Victoria, was for a year–long operator to create an engaging and sustainable cafe operation in the front rooms of the chalet, which has laid dormant since the 2006/07 bushfires ravaged the region.

Parks Victoria executive director of visitor experience Lisa Patroni said they completed assessment of applications received.

“Unfortunately none of the applications met the full EOI assessment criteria and therefore no proponent has been appointed,” she said.

“Parks Victoria will continue working with Regional Development Victoria to reactivate the chalet through a future EOI process.”

Specific detail regarding the submissions, including number of tenders received, will remain confidential in line with standard Victorian Government practice.

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LOOKING AT OUR PAST

A night out at the movies

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc. THE arrival of ‘moving pictures’ in Myrtleford just prior to the outbreak of World War 1 created great interest.

For 50 years, people had been amusing themselves through concerts and balls and inviting travelling show people to town with circuses, magic displays, dances and song.

One of the first films screened in Myrtleford was in 1912, at Moore’s Hall (next to the Railway Hotel).

It was part of a larger format, a vaudeville show, with live acts at the top of the bill.

The film was silent, screened on a calico sheet to the amazement of the packed audience.

Several travelling showmen began coming to Myrtleford with their moving pictures, with screenings three times a week by the early 1920s; these included Parkinson’s Pictures from Beechworth, Maguire’s of Wodonga and William Hill’s Electric Pictures.

Of particular note was Will Hill, who employed youth of the town as bellringers to announce his evening program and venue and, if required, hand-wind the projector at a constant speed.

A back wheel on Will Hill’s vehicle would drive a conveyor belt attached to an electric generator for lighting.

They set up elementary projection equipment at five venues.

There were four halls available: the Athenaeum Hall (near H F Lowerson’s Store), the Rechabite Hall on Elgin Street, Robertson’s Hall (next to the Myrtleford Hotel) and Moore’s Hall.

In fine weather, Milne’s Open Air Theatre could be hired at the corner of Clyde and Queen Streets (the site of a supermarket today).

The newly erected Soldier’s Memorial Hall became the venue for movie-goers from late 1925 and several showmen hired it for screenings.

During its first ten years,

TIFF RAYNER AND PROJECTORS, 1967: Tiff Rayner early in a 30year career in the ‘bio box’ at the refurbished Memorial Hall. the hall was a busy place with balls, concerts, public meetings and movies.

In the 1930s the Memorial Hall Committee leased the hall exclusively to Mr Bill Jennings who, in association with Eric Belcher, would remain the registered exhibitor for 20 years.

Bill Jennings was a natural showman and had travelled the movies circuit in North East Victoria.

Locally, he was also known as a rabbit merchant and he successfully trained several race horses.

The pictures were advertised as ‘The Talkies’ in the pages of the ‘Myrtleford Times’, with three evening shows and a Saturday matinee each week.

In 1952 lease of the hall was reviewed and Mr Jack Scott of Cobram was the successful tenderer.

He retained the services of Bill Jennings as theatre manager and projectionist.

Jack Scott’s stay was short lived, and he sold the show to Mr Pasquale (Paddy) DeFazio, who owned a business opposite the hall, in 1954.

Paddy obtained permission for a ‘cinema club’ to begin screening Italian language films on Sunday nights in 1954 and in late 1961 he opened a second picture

theatre (the New Myrtleford Theatre) next to his Golden Leaf Cafe and service station, on the belief of an expanding movie attendance.

Bill Jennings, with the assistance of Tiff Rayner, continued in his old role of manager and projectionist.

Italian language movies were shown at both halls and popular movies shown in English language at Memorial Hall would be conveyed by wheelbarrow to the new venue where they would be rescreened with Italian dialogue and English subtitles.

Full houses to view ‘The Ten Commandments’, ‘Ben Hur’, ‘Doctor Zhivago’, ‘Franco & Chico’ or ‘Toto the Clown’ was not unusual.

The illness of Bill Jennings led to the temporary appointment of Ray Burns as projectionist until Tiff Rayner acquired his licence in 1963 at which point he took over running shows and booking films and collecting them from Melbourne for both of DeFazio’s venues.

Local cinema was prospering, enabling three changes of program a week and Italian language films on Sunday evening.

Matinees, featuring a serial and cartoons, were popular with children from the

AT THE MOVIES, 1967: A blockbuster for $1 a seat in May 1967, shown at both Myrtleford theatres.

1950s until the mid-70s.

Change was, however, underway.

GMV 6 and ABV 3 began transmitting television pictures into the Ovens Valley in 1962-63.

TV picture quality was patchy using high antennas.

In November 1965 Pasquale DeFazio sold his leasehold at the Memorial Hall to Tiff Rayner, and a renewal of the hall frontage and foyer in 1967 followed.

All shows were screened at DeFazio’s hall for five months during these renovations, before screenings ceased there altogether.

A refurbished ‘Myrtleford Theatre’ returned with new equipment, furnishings and sound system prior to 1970, which attracted patrons seeking blockbuster movies of the time.

However, during the next 20 years, the impact of colour television, videos and the erection of alternative venues for community events reduced attendance and use of Memorial Hall.

This was very discernible from the mid-1980s when shows were held only for two nights per week, and in 1992 ‘The Big MT’ ceased screening regular features after 67 years of entertaining local people.

AT THE MOVIES, 1954: English and Italian language movie program, September, 1954.

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Artwork brightens up neighbourhood A dedicated team run the scholarship and operate under the auspice of the Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts, taking advice from that group along with Glen Rammage, former music teacher and conductor of the Mount Beauty and District Community Band.

We will all be watching these two on their journey with pride and wish them well.

Dylan has put out a call if anyone knows anyone in Melbourne who would be willing to rent out a room to him, if you can please contact me on 0410 738 266.

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

LAST year a grant became available for the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre to have a mural painted on an exterior wall of the building.

After searching for a local artist to execute the work, the choice of Tom Lawler was a no–brainer.

A very experienced artist, Tom took inspiration for the work from artists like Matisse, Chagall, Munch, May Gibbs, Liberty leadlight, and filmmaker David Cameron‘s Avatar.

If you study the mural you can see these influences very clearly, it‘s a wonderful piece.

It was quite an involved process starting out with recycled metal, cutting out stencils with the help of the local Men‘s Shed with input from the local art group, assisted

COLOUR OUR WORLD: Artist Tom Lawler with his mural that adorns the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. by many locals who contributed their time and donations, Kiewa Carpentry, Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery Store and the Alpine Shire, a true teamwork effort.

This is only stage one, stage two and three will start in the near future. Go along and study this striking mural and allow your imagination to take you on a magical experience.

Well done and thanks to Tom and the team.

TALENTED local lad Dylan Cosgriff has been accepted into the Australian School of Music in Melbourne.

A multi–instrument playing musician, Dylan is now on a trajectory to realise his musical ambitions.

“The David Vigo Youth Music Scholarship played a big part in me being accepted, because with the winnings I received from entering and auditioning for the The Vigo Scholarship, it allowed

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He is the second local person to enter into tertiary studies in music; Tawhiti Pahini was mentored by the Vigo Scholarship, and he has almost completed his studies at the Box Hill music school.

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This will be a fortnightly event through February and March.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Jill Hodge How long have you been living in the area?

My family and I moved here in 2009 to a job managing the Bright Resort after the Black Saturday fires in Marysville and then stayed on in the area working in various jobs.

We moved to Myrtleford in 2016 to a lovely spot 5kms out of town on five acres of peaceful bliss.

What do you do for a living?

After various careers, from nursing, government admin, hospitality management and then veterinary reception and administration, I am now an administrator at Bright Accounting and I absolutely love my job.

What are your hobbies and interests?

My family, cooking and baking, gardening and listening to heavy metal.

What do you like about the area?

The four seasons are so well represented here, I love the changing colours. The peace and quiet, fresh air and the fact that when you walk down the street people smile and say hello.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

So many places, from Hotham to Mount Buffalo, the wineries, great coffee shops and my dining room table where I look to cook up a storm with locally sourced produce.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Widen the Great Alpine Road from Wangaratta to Bright.

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Glenda Waters How long have you lived in the area?

We‘ve moved around a lot because of my husband‘s work, we moved here three years ago from Musselbrook. I‘m originally from Brisbane.

What do you like about living here?

The community, the peace and quiet, and the changing seasons.

Would you like to see any additions or changes?

More dining options would be good, particularly in the evenings, a wine bar would be great.

What do you do, your hobbies and interests?

I volunteered at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, and now have a permanent part–time position there. I love dogs of all kinds, I like to ski in winter, and spend time reading when I can.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

On the beautiful walks. Pebble Beach, the Pondage walk and the Gorge walk, up to Falls Creek in any season.

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How long have you been living in the area?

Nine months. We moved in in May last year. My husband and I, when we retired from work, we left Melbourne and we went traveling overseas for six years. Then my husband said he‘d had enough of apartment living, and it was time for a garden and a shed and all of those things. My sister has lived in Myrtleford for 40 years, so we‘re very familiar with the North East.

Whereabouts did you travel?

We had a home base in Croatia and we‘ve traveled all through Croatia, which is just the most magnificent

BRIGHT country. And we‘ve traveled through Austria, Germany, France, England, Scotland. And we also spent considerable amounts of time in America, we were in New York and Boston, and Canada, and our son was in Hong Kong. We‘ve been really blessed and fortunate.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I play a lot of sport. I grew up in rural Victoria, in the northwest – that was your social outlet. When we were young, it was either the church or sport.

So everybody belonged to the local netball club., everybody played tennis. I guess that just transcends through your life, so I‘ve always played a lot of sport. I‘m learning

watercolors because I felt that that was something that I needed to do to not be so physical all the time.

I joined the tennis club here, and they‘ve been incredibly welcoming. I play golf but very badly, and I do a lot of running.

I‘ve done a lot of half marathons and 10kms.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Public transport is my big bone of contention because I believe that you shouldn‘t have to rely on a car all the time. I never use a car in the cities. I think it‘s really a shame here that there‘s not a regular service. And I mean really regular, like every hour that can get people to Wangaratta, that can get people to Albury.

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Welcome to School 2023 ST MARY’S PS PREPS

MARIAN COLLEGE YEAR 7

(Back, from left) Logan O’Callaghan, Archer Harris, Bill Kirk, Christian Sylwestrzak, Bodie Murray, Kai Perryman. (Middle, from left) Harper Richter, Bailey Kimball, Lucas Diquiatco, Logan Robinson, Eila Cullen, Tia Barnes. (Front, from left) Summer Sacco, Victoria Nguyen, Oscar Lewis, Luka Rivett, Eve Fitzpatrick, Hazel Mirt.

(Top, from left) Giaan Williamson, Alexander Cooke, George Slade, Cristian Borsi, Taylor McPherson, Lucas McKeone, Billie Prestage, Olivia Cannata, Mia Perryman. (Middle, from left) Ada Tracy, Billy McLean, Matthew Morgan, Bailey Sinclair, Marco Favaro, Thomas Griffiths, Blake Montgomery, Mietta Nocentini. (Bottom, from left) Soraya Toner, Jude Cafe, Zahra Hazeldine, Emilea Iaria, Gemma Corcoran, Pamela Boland, Edward Greig, Ella McMasters. (Absent) Jasmine Dolny, Max McMahon, Krisna Sella.

CATH WATTER KATHERINE HANDCOCK St Mary’s Primary school celebrates its 100 years of providing education in Myrtleford.

On the 28th of February in 1923 four sisters from the Presentation Order arrived in Myrtleford keen to begin the Catholic education of the 58 pupils enrolled in the school. St Mary’s at this time also took on boarders from outlying areas. 1924 saw the school increase to 100 students from Preparatory to Leaving Honours. Numbers continued to grow, and the stables were converted to a classroom in 1936. During World War 2, St Mary’s continued to grow and saw an increase in boarders, including the children of Italian parents interned at Tatura. By 1952, with 208 pupils attending, additional rooms were built, and post war immigration brought further expansion in the late 1950’s. Enrolments stood at 354 in 1958.

In 1959 the construction of new classrooms commenced to accommodate the increasing number of students. In 1963 school buses transported students from outlying areas and the need for students to board at school diminished. By 1971, there were 14 class teachers. Four of these were Presentation Sisters and ten were lay teachers and two migrant teachers. By 1977 St Mary’s and the newly opened Marian College saw numbers exceed 750 students. Over the years classrooms have been refurbished to meet the needs of a modern education. The school is staffed by all lay teachers who continue to live out the ideas of the Presentation Sisters ‘In Deeds, Not Words’. St Mary’s is committed to providing an excellent education within a nurturing and caring environment. This year, the centenary of St Mary’s Primary school will see a number of celebrations in honour of the last 100 years.

St Mary’s community is excited about the future and welcomes all who would like an education at St Mary’s Primary School.

ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL 43 O’Donnell Avenue Myrtleford Phone (03) 5752 1808

Marian College is delighted to welcome our new Year 7s and their families, and it is great to see everyone is settling in well to the new school year. In 2023 we have many new students across other year levels too, and there’s a real sense of optimism and excitement across the school as we look to the year ahead.

We will soon see building begin on our new $2 million Wellbeing Centre that will be a valuable addition, modernizing a substantial part of our site.

The new facility will help our always supportive staff further meet student needs. 2023 shapes as a year of great opportunity at Marian.

Our College welcomes three highly experienced and capable staff members. Deputy Principals Kylie Quin and Anthony Batters are outstanding additions to the school’s Leadership Team, and Peter Mills joins us as ICT Manager, supporting learning technologies across the school.

The rich co-curricular life at Marian has already begun with the Year 12s on Retreat to reflect and prepare ahead of their final phase of schooling.

Our Year 7 Camp will introduce our newest school group to physical challenges and team building, while staff will get to know and understand each student that much better.

Marian College is a student-centered school with outstanding, growing resources. And we are very proud of the outcomes that we are able to support our students to achieve. We thank the local community for the ongoing support and goodwill that helps us to continue to provide outstanding educational opportunities for all of our students.

Let the 2023 year roll on!

www.smmyrtleford.catholic.edu.au

MARIAN COLLEGE Prince Street Myrtleford Phone (03) 5752 1596

www.mcm.vic.edu.au

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Welcome to School 2023 HARRIETVILLE PS

POREPUNKAH PS

(From left) Angus Hinchliffe, Reuben Nightingale, Sam O’Callaghan. Absent Iris Neill.

WANDILIGONG PS

(Top, from left) Mason Long, Indie Brain, Caleb Porcellato, Amelia Purtell, Reed Lebrun, Zara Hinton and Obadiah Munson. (Bottom, from left) Charlotte Nugent, George Mason, Tasman Hely-Blakers, Indianna Watson, Charlie Mason, Patrick Beatson and Saphira Knowland.

(From left) Jacx Cooper, Paddy Dennis, Ruby-Layne Reed.

JEAN OLLEY JILL GILLIES Welcome to a new school year! Welcome to all students, from those embarking on their Porepunkah Primary School which sits on Dhudhuroa land, has a very exciting year to look forward to.

journey with us as brand-new Prep students, to students who are new to our school in

This is the year that we turn 150 years old. Isn’t that incredible. We have already had a very special

other years, and students who we welcome back from 2022.

assembly for our anniversary day on 23 January 2023 where we had a visit from the Minister for Education

I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new staff at Bright P-12 College. It is

The Hon. Natalie Hutchins. She unveiled a special plaque and a beautiful gate that was specially

wonderful to see how parents and students are making our new staff feel very much a

commissioned for our school. Our students this year will be remembering the past and thinking about the future as they continue their learning journey here.

part of our community.

As we look ahead to 2023, I am excited to share our learning journey. We have a range of camps, excursions, and incursions to look forward to. Our sporting calendar is coming

Never before have our school values of PERSISTENCE, KINDNESS and RESPECT been so important as we

together, and we are back in the swing of our cultural exchange program, with planning for

take this step into the future. Students work on showing persistence in trying new things, hard things,

trips to Japan and Germany well underway. In primary we have introduced a specialist PE

making mistakes and being great problem solvers in social situations each day. They practise being kind to

program to compliment our Art, German, Japanese and Music specialists and in secondary

everyone they come across, learn about empathy, compassion and doing good deeds for others. There is

we have introduced the new VCE strand of Vocational Major.

respect for themselves, others and those they listen to.

This year the staff continue to develop the Bright P-12 College Instructional Model with

Our next big celebration is on Saturday 25 March 2023 form 10am - 3pm when the school will have an Open Day for all past and present Porepunkah Primary School students, parents, staff and the general community. All are welcome to have a look at photo displays, memorabilia, artefacts and the old school room during the day. Food trucks, coffee vans, Devonshire tea, activities and music will delight all ages.

POREPUNKAH PRIMARY SCHOOL Martley Street, Porepunkah, VIC 3740 Phone (03) 5756 2253 porepunkahps.vic.edu.au

the 3 priorities of Relationships, Engagement and Growth.

It is still early in the new school year, but we already feel settled into the school routine and our staff are reporting a strong commitment from students to our school values of Respect, Effort and Collaboration.

A great start to the year!

Jean Olley - Principal BRIGHT P-12 COLLEGE Cnr Park Street and Bakers Gully Road, Bright Vic 3741 Phone (03) 5755 1166 www.brightp12.vic.edu.au

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Welcome to School 2023 BRIGHT P–12 COLLEGE

WHOROULY PS

(Top, from left) Magenta, Tom, Poppy, Gracie, Annabelle, Jasmine. (Middle, from left) Lily, Tilly, Neve, Elliot, Bailee, Diane, Albert, Riley, Alex, Keeley. (Bottom, from left) Phoenix, Jack, Annie, Oscar, Henry, Arlo, Daisy.

(From left) Harrison Bayliss, Patrick Chalwell, Ted Harrison, Fletcher Chalmers and Mitchell Tilson.

PAULINE McPHERSON With our 2023 school year underway we have welcomed five new Preps and two new families to Whorouly Primary School. Our back to school family barbecue will be held on Thursday with our senior students preparing the salads as part of their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. The Department of Education Priorities Goal of Learning and Wellbeing with an increased focus on numeracy will be our focus this year, with our small classes enhancing learning in all curriculum areas and our ongoing Tutor Program providing additional support where needed. Our specialist programs of Music, Science, Italian and Art, with the MACC art van based at our school ensures all curriculum areas are taught by expert teachers.

A focus on health and wellbeing includes fortnightly Bluearth sessions, Breakfast Club on Wednesday mornings and sporting activities including tennis coaching for all students at the Whorouly grass courts starting this week and the Marmungan Athletics Sports later in the term. We will focus on Bike Education in Term 2 and expert coaching in AFL, netball and soccer in the second half of the year.

Smiling Minds Education and Respectful Relationships are part of our classroom program, practising mindfulness and being aware of our emotions, strengths and learning and wellbeing goals.

We are looking forward to our Outside School Hours Care commencing to support our families and camps to Canberra and 15 Mile Creek are on the agenda for later in the year.

A musical at the end of the year will be a great way to finish and round off what will be a very eventful and enjoyable year.

WHOROULY PRIMARY SCHOOL 18 Church Street, Whorouly Phone (03) 5727 1363 www.whorouly.vic.edu.au/

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Welcome to School 2023 MYRTLEFORD P12 PREPS

(Back, from left) Laila Thompson, Axyle Rodriguez, Willow Heyfield, Samuel Arter, Daisy Ives, Bonnie Harding, Ishanya Sharma. (Front, from left) Anthony Nguyen, Hudson Saunders, William Howell, Arlo Manno, Bonique Bedendo. (Absent) Rose Harris.

(Back, from left) Harry Povolo, Franklin Scott, Vincent Maples, Samuel Matheson, Liberty Boyd, Shelby Teakel, Katie Monshing, Estelle Crameri. (Front, from left) Sigrid Boyd, Jagger Fa‘Oliu, Ava Watson, Harper Day. (Absent) Leo Penn.

ZLATKO PEAR Welcome back to school for 2023 I am pleased to announce that all students have settled and that the first fortnight has been disruption free. We started this year with 27 excited Prep students. We have also has a significant number of new students starting in other year levels throughout the school. A special welcome to all our new students and families. I am confident that they will enjoy being a part of the Myrtleford P12 College community.

Before I mention some of the exciting things happening at our school this year, I would like to recognise the excellent VCE results achieved by Myrtleford students last year. Our students achieved scores equal to and, in most cases better than all other school in our area. This was the result of hard work by teachers and students at our school and of those from Marian College. We look forward to great scores again this year.

2023 will be a review year for our school. This is an extensive process where an external MYRTLEFORD P-12 COLLEGE Prince St Myrtleford Phone (03) 5752 1174

reviewer, appointed by the Department, leads the college in reviewing our performance, in relation to our strategic plan goals and targets. The review process will conclude with the development of a new four year strategic plan for the 2024 - 2027 cycle. In the meantime we will continue to be a lead school in professional learning aimed at improving the literacy and numeracy outcomes for our students. We are very excited to announce that we have introduced music into the primary school curriculum. In addition to the other specialist classes (Art/PE/PMP/Italian), all primary classes will now have a weekly music lesson.

We were pleasantly surprised at the end of last year to receive an email from the Victorian Schools Building Authority (VSBA) confirming an additional $1.428 million to support our upgrade project. We have now been allocated almost $11 million in total. ‘Joss Construction’ were appointed as the builder last year and will begin work in February. The scope of works will include a new 6 room Prep – Year 2 building, a new office administration building, extensive landscaping and a new gymnasium/sports stadium. We are anticipated these will be completed sometime in early term 4.

www.myrtlefordp12.vic.edu.au

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Home in the heart of King Valley LOCATED in the heart of Cheshunt, this brick veneer home has plenty to offer the potential purchaser.

Whether you love the wineries, f ishing, hiking or just wanting to enjoy peace and quiet in the beautiful valley, this home could be for you.

The home consists of three bedrooms all with BIR’s and a great open plan kitchen dining living area.

The kitchen is f itted with an electric wall oven and separate electric cooktop.

The bathroom has separate shower and bath.

The living space has a combustion heater and great views outside overlooking the backyard and beyond.

The single car garage has backyard access out to the shed (6mx3m).

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Please contact Landmark Harcourts Real Estate to arrange your inspection today on (03) 5722 9444.

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AUCTION

FOR SALE

2 SMITH CRESCENT, WANGARATTA

11 HIGGINS STREET, WANGARATTA

17 HIGGINS STREET, WANGARATTA

99 SWAN STREET, WANGARATTA

AUCTION on site on - Saturday 4th March at 11:15am ‘Neat, Affordable Two-Bedroom!’

AUCTION on site on - Saturday 4th March at 10:30am ‘Give Me Another Chance!’ r The vendors are looking to r With a spacious 743m2 move on and are committed approx. allotment and a to selling this neat dwelling which clearly has two-bedroom residential excellent potential for package. improvement.

Terms 10% Deposit – Balance 60 Days

AUCTION on site on - Saturday 4th March at 10:00am ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves!’ r Yes, it will be a challenge but approx. site gives lots of the basics of this threeroom to move. bedroom show promise and r The dividends are here – it just the fully serviced 710m2 needs a new direction in life!

‘Delightful Residence in Swan Street!’ r Three bedrooms, two with r Undercover alfresco and low built in robes maintenance yard r Polished timber flooring r Outdoor entertaining with throughout brick pizza oven and pot belly r Ducted evaporative air con and in the shed gas wall heater

r By choosing Auction the Vendors r For buyers in this affordable of this two-bedroom Smith market sector and who are Crescent property are indicating prepared to breathe new life into their clear and genuine intention a property, here is an opportunity to sell. with dividends to follow

Terms 10% Deposit – Balance 60 Days

Terms 10% Deposit – Balance 60 Days

$499,000

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CLEARING SALE

DOMESTIC CLEARING SALE

- PROPERTY SOLD!

WANGARATTA, NORTH EAST VICTORIA A/c: Estate I.J Fithall & Fithall Contracting Pty Ltd

300 WARBY RANGE ROAD, GLENROWAN

Inspection dates: Friday 17th February 10am - 2pm Thursday 23rd February 10am - 2pm & Saturday 25th February 10am - 2pm On the property Anderson’s 708 Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road, Waldara 3678

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

OVER 400+ LOTS

TV 42’ LG flatscreen, gun safe, shoe cabinet, combination safe, Pine desk with bookcase & drawers, Pine sideboard & hutch, hall mirror, Pine 2 door wardrobe, Pine 2 door wardrobe, Kelvinator chest freezer 1250 x 700, Hoover 5.5 washing machine, six seat outdoor setting conc top, park bench seat, 2 x counter lever umbrellas, playground set & slide, kids bikes, flat bar bike, 4 burner BBQ, 2x2 dog run, lantern, fan, steel, coat rack, dog bed, misc household items.

YARD GEAR Suzuki 400ASI King quad bike 4 x 4, Kubota L2201DT tractor 3PL PTO 4in1 bucket, 5ft Silvan slasher, grader blade, 3PL jib, PTO posthole digger, John Deere D110 ride on mower, generator – electric start, steel cans, 6x4 box trailer, rotary hoe, white ant bait stations, possum trap, dog fright box, electric compressor, steel jerry cans, fuel containers, ammo boxes, bench vices, steel shelving, ATV stick rake, harrows, ATV bale trailer, ATV yard trailer, steel frame water trailer, mower trailer, trailer ramps, 3 sided steel framed box, sunbeam shearing plant & downtube, timber wool table, Steel frame shelter 4.2 X 3m, Garden shed 900x1500, Husqvarna 450 rancher chainsaw, assorted chainsaws, Masport push mower, Victa push mower, whipper snipper, 34 ltr elec spray unit, wheel barrow, Onga firefighting pump, Trojan1100 shredder, chainsaw bench, car ramps, ladders, electric fence units, assorted extension leads, assorted tarps, camping gear, tents, cooking utensils, mobility ramps, assorted gates, hay feeder, Assorted steel shelving, milk separator and motor, milking machine & motor, electric fence standoffs & insulators, electric sighter tape, post rammer, crowbar, jimmy bar, sledge hammer, wood splitter, axes, 3 step ladder, flue x 2, bench grinders, power drills, circular saw, staple gun

• New Holland JCB 537 135 c/w forks & bucket • New Holland L220 Bobcat c/w bucket • Kubota 4WD L3600 Tractor • John Deere Gator • Berends 5’ slasher • Great Plains 1006NT disc seeder (excellent condition) • 2-Big River irrigation cannons • Harland 4x4 PTO irrigation pump & large quantity aluminium irrigation pipes • MTB 20ton log splitter • Honda Trx 4x4 auto quad bike (new) • 8ft Souma rotary hoe • Honda Fire Fighting Pump (new) • 3PL Rondini s/spreader • Rotowiper • 3PL 5ft rotary hoe • Munro 3PL post driver • Allbulk boom spray • Lister diesel motor & irrigation pump 5x3 • Norm engineering 4in1 bucket • H/D Great Plains Xpress 3m 3P.L discs c/w roller (excellent condition) • EDP fruit picker • Kioti Ck35 4wd tractor c/w bucket • Silage mower • K&L 4x4 • Irrigation pump Ford diesel • 3PL Spring Tyne scarifier • 9ft Trailing scarifier on rubbers • Int 3PL scoop • H/B trailing deep ripper • Berends 3PL scarifier • John Shearer trash culti drill • Concrete & treated pine power poles (40ft Approx) • 30cm, 56cm, 86cm heavy duty augers • Overhead fuel tank • Stock crate 190x400m • Host of steel trusses • Collectables • Older machines & equipment • Old railway signal post • Fordson Tractor F.Perkins Motor • Plus a host of sundry items • 1971 MG B Sports Car • Mercedes Benz Coupe 1988 Hardtop Kompressor Convertible • Mercedes Benz Actros 2644 tipper • Holden 2004 Rodeo Ute (no roadworthy) • 1994 Ford LouisVille 12,000lt water truck (unregistered) • Tandem boat trailer • 4.8mt Centurian/Savage boat by Whittley, Mercury salt water 80HP (damaged hull) • 2013 Spyder RSS 3-wheeler motorbike

Commences Online Thursday 23rd February 12 noon Closing 1pm Sunday 26th February, 2023

HORSE TACK 2x stock saddles – mounted, all-purpose saddle, horse rugs, saddle blankets, halters, bridles etc.

Payment on the day Cash, cheque or card Registration required – picture ID

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0407 500 239

ONLINE BIDDING Register to bid,

view photos, full list of items, T&C’s or download the full catalogue by scanning the QR code here:

Terms: All items attract 10% GST. 5% Buyers Premium, applicable on all goods. Goods must be paid and funds cleared prior to collection date. Copy of receipt provided must be shown when collecting items. Crane hire by appointment.

Collection: From Wednesday 1st March through to Friday 3rd March from 8:30 am to 5pm.

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TENANTED INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT

HIDDEN LAND CLOSE TO CBD

8-12 Ashmore Street, Wangaratta

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To W angaratta C BD / Melbourne

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

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

AUCTION ON SITE: 10.30am Friday 24th February

Parfitt Road

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

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

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

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FOR SALE

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SPORTAGE LEADING THE KIA SALES BOOM

Ŷ EVEN BETTER: Attractive styling has attracted many new buyers to the Kia Sportage.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE S 2.0-LITRE 2WD PETROL: $32,445 (six-speed manual), $35,000 (six-speed automatic) S 2.0-LITRE 2WD TURBO-DIESEL: $39,845 (eight-speed automatic) SX 2.0-LITRE 2WD PETROL: $35,000 (six-speed manual), $37,000 (six-speed automatic) SX 2.0-LITRE AWD TURBO-DIESEL: $42,400 (eight-speed automatic) SX+ 2.0-LITRE 2WD PETROL: $41,500 (six-speed automatic) SX+ 2.0-LITRE AWD TURBO-DIESEL: $42,400 (eight-speed automatic) SX+ 1.6-LITRE AWD TURBO-PETROL: $43,500 (seven-speed DCT automatic) GT-LINE 1.6-LITRE AWD TURBO-PETROL: $49,370 (seven-speed DCT automatic) GT-LINE AWD 2.0-LITRE TURBO-DIESEL: $52,370 (eight-speed automatic) Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Kia dealer for drive-away prices.

RATINGS: Looks: 9/10; Performance: 8/10; Safety: 9/10; Thirst: 8/10; Practicality: 8/10; Comfort: 8/10; Tech: 8/10; Value: 8/10

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY LAST year was a bumper year for Kia. With total sales of 78,330 the Korean manufacturer finished third in the overall sales race behind Toyota and Mazda, the company’s first-ever podium finish.

Along the way Kia also won family bragging rights by outselling sibling Hyundai for the first time.

Star performer for Kia in 2022 was the fifth-generation Sportage which arrived at the start of the year and accounted for almost a quarter of the brand’s total sales.

As with the previous model Sportage comes in four variants, S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line, with the choice of petrol or diesel engines and two- and four-wheel drive.

STYLING Although we’re told that the styling of the latest Sportage has polarised opinions we love it, as presumably do the nearly 19,000 people who bought one during 2022.

The front has a bold look with the new gloss black grille

stretched across the width of the vehicle and flanked by a pair of boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights.

While the similarity is probably coincidental, we reckon they’re modelled on boomerangs - that’s our story and we’re sticking to it!

In profile there’s a new semifastback look with the roofline sloping down to an integrated spoiler and angular taillights which are linked by a strong horizontal line that gives the car a wider appearance.

Each spec level gets a different wheel style. All are machined finish alloys, 17-inch in the S, 18-inch in the SX and 19-inch in the SX+ and GTLine.

INTERIOR The cabin of Sportage has been upgraded and now has a more upmarket look and feel even in the lower-level SX that we drove.

The extra width of MY22 Sportage translates into more interior space all round, especially in the rear where there’s comfortable space for four adults, five without too much shoulder

and hip running in the back.

Rear seat passengers do miss out on many of the features that we’re becoming used to including storage spaces, air conditioning controls or USB ports. There is a large folding centre armrest with two drink holders.

Boot space is pretty good at 543 litres with the rear seatbacks in place, expandable to 1829 litres when they’re folded. SX+ and GT-Line have a powered bootlid.

Another plus, at least in our opinion, is that all Sportage models get a full-size spare wheel under the boot floor.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The choice of Sportage powertrains could hardly be more impressive. There are two petrol and one diesel engines; manual and three different automatic transmissions; and either front or allwheel drive.

The S, SX and SX+ each get a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine that carries over from the outgoing Sportage.

Maximum outputs are 115

kW at 6200 rpm and 192 Nm at 4500 revs. Both S and SX have a six-speed manual option while all three get a sixspeed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive only.

A 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is available with all variants. It generates 137 kW and 416 Nm and is mated to an eightspeed auto and only comes with all-wheel drive.

The third engine option is a new 1.6T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine producing 132 kW of power and up to 265 Nm of torque. It’s available with both the SX+ and GTLine and comes with sevenspeed dual-clutch automatic transmission and AWD. INFOTAINMENT Sportage comes with three different infotainment touchscreens: 8.0-inch in the S, 12.3-inch LCD in the SX and SX+; and a curved display in the GT-Line that combines both the 12.3-inch LCD screen with a 12.3-inch digital driver cluster. The lower-spec models each get a basic 4.2inch LCD driver cluster.

SAFETY

Kia Sportage got the maximum 5-star ANCAP rating when tested in 2022 under the more stringent regime.

DRIVING The height of Sportage makes for relatively easy access. And, once settled, the front seats are firm, supportive but still comfortable and bode well for long-distance trips.

There’s excellent visibility in all directions with large doors, windows and side mirrors together with the sloping bonnet all contributing.

Start-up in both S and SX is through an old-style key-inignition which we actually still prefer - at least you always know where the key is.

SX+ and GT-Line have push button start/stop As with most Australian Kia models there has been considerable local input into tuning Sportage to suit local conditions.

The result is improved ride and handling that combines comfort with stability even when pushed reasonably hard.

Steering is direct and responsive.

Fuel consumption is listed

at 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres from the naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre engine in the SX that we tested. We averaged 9.2 L/100km. By comparison, the claimed usage from the 1.6-T engine is 7.2 L/100km and 6.3 with the diesel.

SUMMING UP With its combination of striking new looks, spacious interior, large choice of drivetrains, added safety features and the impressive sevenyear warranty the new Kia Sportage has plenty of offer.

SPECIFICATIONS (Kia Sportage SX 2.0-litre petrol five-door wagon) ENGINE: Capacity: 1.999 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 115 kW @ 6200 rpm Maximum Torque: 192 Nm @ 4500 rpm Fuel Type: Standard unleaded Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 8.1 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 184 g/km STANDARD WARRANTY: Seven years / unlimited kilometres

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Passed away January 31, 2023 The family of the late Giuseppe Rizzi Maria, Carla, Renata, Cesare and their extended families would sincerely like to thank all who attended the funeral, phoned, YLVLWHG DQG VHQW FDUGV DQG ÀRUDO WULEXWHV We are grateful for all the support at this GL൶FXOW WLPH DQG GXULQJ RXU IDPLO\ VDG WLPH We take comfort knowing that our memories RI D EHORYHG KXVEDQG IDWKHU 1RQQR DQG %LVQRQQR ZLOO EH IRUHYHU LQ our hearts and never forgotten.

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To hear your voice, to see your smile to sit and talk to you a while.

To be together in the same old way would be our greatest wish today.

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Myrtleford champs chasing higher honours along with Cheryl Lewis, Adrian Villella, and Graeme Piazza to score 17 shots to 13 against the YMGCR team.

The B1 team are entrenched in the finals but went down to St James 53/61 and the same teams will clash again this Saturday in the elimination final.

The best performed rink was that of Sam Bonacci, Annie Dunstone, Kath Wood and Glenys Pepyat with an 18/13 victory.

The B3 team were outplayed by neighbouring club Bright 79/58, but some pride was salvaged by Col Byrne’s rink with a 21 all draw, and Barry Rowe was the only winning skipper, supported by Gerry Green, Allan Wood, and Barry Fullwood winning 25 shots to Bright 20.

The club would like to see as many members as possible get along to Wangaratta Bowls Club this Saturday to cheer on the B1 team - due to the forecasted heat the match will commence at 10am.

In a very proud moment for all involved, the Myrtleford Bowls Club has been invited to host a final this Saturday between Wangaratta and Moyhu, which is a reflection of all the hard work the greens team have put all year - congratulations to Graeme Attwood and Mick Dwyer for your tireless work.

MYRTLEFORD Bowls Club ladies’ singles champion Mary Tragardh and men’s Singles Champion Lance Symons represented their club last Sunday at the Corowa RSL greens in the Champion of Champions for the Ovens & Murray Bowls Region.

Tragardh had some great wins and now will play next Sunday in a semi-final against Anne Miles, and hopefully in the final that afternoon.

Symons put down more than 200 bowls for the day against strong opposition but fell just four shots short of upsetting the favourite Ethan Fruend from Wangaratta BC in the quarter final, losing 21/25 shots.

The pennant season finished on a high for Saturday’s A1 team, upsetting second place Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort (YMGCR) to record a five shot victory 72 to 67.

By claiming the 14 points Myrtleford finished fifth in their first year back in the top division, a great effort considering many people thought success would be hard to come by.

Mick Dwyer, the club’s most successful skipper for the season supported by Norm Bussell, Jeff Stagg and Bruce Paton, again starred with a 25/16 win.

Wally Dunstone skippered a great victory

CLUB CHAMPS: Mary Tragardh and Lance Symons represented their club well at the singles quarter finals on Sunday, with Tragardh winning through to the semi-finals.

Bright golfers out in force A STRONG week of competition was held at the Bright Golf Club over the past week, with many turning out for Saturday’s Jeff Tucker Day stableford event.

Veterans, Monday, February 6, Stableford A grade winner: Jenny Ritcher (19) 36 points.

B grade winner: Heather Thompson (35) points.

NTPs - third: Jenny Ritcher, sixth: Alison Gilbert, 11th: Marg Curtis, 16th: Graham McElvenny.

Women, Wednesday, February 8, Stableford A grade winner: Linda Loftus (23) 31 c/b.

B grade winner: Jane Canning (40) 37 points.

NTPs - third: Bernie Wickes, sixth: Elizabeth Barker, 11th: Penny White, 16th: Elizabeth Barker.

Men, Thursday, February 9, Stableford A grade winner: Gary Shattles (6) 34 points c/b.

B grade winner: Mark Frost (16) 33 points c/b.

NTPs - third: Heath Thompson, sixth: Dennis Pangrazzio, 11th: Douglas Badrock, 16th: Graham Badrock.

Men, Saturday, February 11, Jeff Tucker Day Stableford A grade winner: Craig Williamson (6) 37 points.

B grade winner: John O’Shea (15) 37 points.

C grade winner: Ian Browne (23) 40 points.

NTPs - third: Dennis Pangrazzio, sixth: John Walsh, 11th: Raul Cordero, 16th: Cameron Wickes.

Ladies, Saturday, February 11, Stableford A grade winner: Heather Thompson (21) 37 points.

B grade winner: Chris O’Shea (32 ) 32 points.

NTPs - sixth: Carol Burgess, 11th: Carol Burgess, 16th: Carol Burgess.

Myrtleford golfers battle extreme heat award: Warren Rowney -8 c/b.

Raffle winner: Robert Wheeler.

Thursday, February 9 IVONE NUTRIEN STABLEFORD AMCR 71 - AWCR 74 A grade winner: Ann Bryant (37) 41 pts.

A grade runner up: Faye Mclees (28) 32 pts.

Nine hole winner: Kerry Chapman (42) 22 pts.

Nine hole runner up: Betty Newton (26) 21pts.

Ball winners: Penny Dawkins (34) 20 pts, Heather Street (53) 32 pts.

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Saturday, February 11 IVONE NUTRIEN PAR AMCR 71 A grade winner: Brad Carroll (9) +1 c/b.

A grade runner up: Ian Wales (10) +1.

B grade winners: Peter Stewart (17) +3.

B grade runners up: Spider Hancock (17) +1 c/b.

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SCOREBOARD: Saturday, February 11

CITY COLTS DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

DELATITE DEF OVENS VALLEY UNITED

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS DEF BY YARRAWONGA MULWALA

WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

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

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

Ovens Valley United 1st innings *DL Bursill c ?...................................................................54 H Mann c ?........................................................................59 S Phillips c ? .......................................................................0 J Newton c ? ......................................................................0 C Thomason c ?...............................................................13 J Jones b ............................................................................1 N Bleeser run out ..............................................................5 SB Piazza c ? ......................................................................0 M Vescio c ? ........................................................................2 +NP Impink not out ..........................................................0 J Neary b ............................................................................7 Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 0, lb 2) ..............................................10 Total..............................................................................151 Overs .............................................................................37.4 FOW: 117 (DL Bursill) 117 (S Phillips) 119 (J Newton) 123 (H Mann) 133 (J Jones) 137 (C Thomason) 139 (SB Piazza) 144 (N Bleeser) 144 (M Vescio) 151 (J Neary).Bowling: LJ Scales 6/0/2/21, M Sampson 3/0/0/15, JC Kelleher 3/1/0/16, L Toy 5.4/0/1/24, RC Philip 3/0/0/28, MW Stevenson 8/1/2/15, NJ Scales 1/0/0/10, MR Purcell 8/2/4/20.

Yarrawonga Mulwala 1st innings MT Casey c B Surrey b D Fitzpatrick ...............................0 M Knight not out .............................................................51 C McIntosh b T Cogger .....................................................6 H Wheeler lbw b T Cogger .............................................41 Z Fraser st B Surrey b C Fendyk.....................................10 M McCabe c D Fitzpatrick b K Surrey ..............................1 *+R Clarke not out ............................................................1 AT McMillan dnb B Welsh dnb J Fraser dnb B McCabe dnb JR Irvine dnb Extras (nb 1, w 9, b 5, lb 6) ..............................................21 Total................................................................5/131 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 5 (MT Casey) 25 (C McIntosh) 102 (H Wheeler) 126 (Z Fraser) 129 (M McCabe).

Bowling: K Surrey 8/2/1/21, D Fitzpatrick 8/0/1/28, T Cogger 8/3/2/20, R Worcester 8/2/0/19, C Fendyk 8/0/1/32.

Delatite 1st innings PM Scales run out (C Thomason) .................................10 *+MA Copey c H Mann b C Thomason ...........................2 LJ Scales c NP Impink b C Thomason............................0 MR Purcell c C Thomason b SB Piazza .........................10 NJ Scales c DL Bursill b C Thomason ...........................26 PT Smith c NP Impink ......................................................6 MW Stevenson not out ...................................................71 L Toy lbw b H Mann ..........................................................6 JC Kelleher not out ...........................................................0 M Sampson dnb RC Philip dnb Extras (nb 1, w 21, b 0, lb 2) ............................................24 Total......................................................................... 7/155 Overs .............................................................................37.4 FOW: 11 (MA Copey) 12 (LJ Scales) 32 (PM Scales) 32 (MR Purcell) 46 (PT Smith) 92 (NJ Scales) 142 (L Toy).

Bowling: C Thomason 8/1/3/37, J Neary 7/1/0/12, SB Piazza 8/1/1/25, M Vescio 5/2/0/13, N Bleeser 2/0/1/19, J Newton 1/0/0/15, H Mann 7.4/0/1/32.

Beechworth Wanderers 1st innings K Surrey c JR Irvine b J Fraser .......................................45 *+B Surrey run out (C McIntosh, M McCabe) ...............11 C Fendyk lbw b C McIntosh .............................................8 B Mom c B McCabe b C McIntosh ...................................2 T Cogger lbw b B McCabe ................................................3 D Pool b J Fraser ...............................................................0 H Scalzo b MT Casey.........................................................0 R Worcester not out ........................................................19 D Carey b C McIntosh .......................................................3 D Fitzpatrick not out.........................................................6 H North dnb Extras (nb 4, w 6, b 4, lb 5) ..............................................19 Total......................................................................... 8/116 Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 30 (B Surrey) 60 (C Fendyk) 62 (B Mom) 81 (K Surrey) 81 (T Cogger) 81 (D Pool) 84 (H Scalzo) 107 (D Carey). Bowling: JR Irvine 8.1/0/0/28, AT McMillan 8/3/0/15, M McCabe 3/1/0/13, H Wheeler 1/0/0/7, C McIntosh 8.1/2/3/18, B McCabe 3/1/1/12, J Fraser 6/2/2/8, MT Casey 3/1/1/6.

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

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

City Colts 1st innings AF Thrum b B Bartlett.......................................................0 TM Nanson c JA Schonafinger b PJ McNamara ..........38 +TB Schulze run out (L Whitten) .....................................0 JA Nanson c GL Shantha b K Pienaar...........................23 J Solimo lbw b K Pienaar .................................................5 WP Petersen b K Pienaar .................................................1 NJ Crispin c & b J Wilson..................................................7 KM Braden c L Whitten b PJ McNamara .......................50 TK Moore b K Pienaar.......................................................0 MJ Lister b B Nixon ...........................................................2 AW Crispin not out ............................................................6 Extras (nb 6, w 0, b 2, lb 2) ..............................................10 Total...................................................................... 10/143 Overs .............................................................................66.4 FOW: 0 (AF Thrum) 65 (JA Nanson) 70 (J Solimo) 74 (WP Petersen) 94 (NJ Crispin) 95 (TK Moore) 118 (MJ Lister) 143 (KM Braden).

Bowling: B Bartlett 15/5/1/40, JA Schonafinger 11/3/0/23, PJ McNamara 9.4/4/2/20, M Winter 4/0/0/12, K Pienaar 16/8/4/21, J Wilson 5/1/1/18, B Nixon 6/3/1/5.

Rovers United Bruck 2nd innings K Pienaar c KM Braden b JA Nanson..............................0 L Whitten b AW Crispin...................................................18 J Wilson c WP Petersen b AW Crispin .............................1 J Beattie c NJ Crispin b TB Schulze ................................4 +GL Shantha not out ......................................................10 B Nixon not out .................................................................9 JA Schonafinger dnb M Whitten dnb M Winter dnb *PJ McNamara dnb B Bartlett dnb A Grant dnb Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 2, lb 1) ................................................3 Total............................................................................ 4/45 Overs ...............................................................................8.0 FOW: 0 (K Pienaar) 4 (J Wilson).

Bowling: TM Nanson 2/0/1/6, AW Crispin 1/1/1/0, TB Schulze 1/0/1/3.

A RESERVE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 73 T Clayton 5/8 and 0/0(cc) def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 158 D Larkings 41 Z Wallace 35 J Rufford-Sharp 33 B Spokes 5/34 T Begnone 2/35 and 3/74 L Hadden 26*. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 8/198(dec) R Cobain 63 J O’Donohue 56 DJ Shaw 34 C Cryer 4/41 def by City Colts C.C. 10/205 JS Bradley 63 B Feldtmann 45 J Long 30 D Winter 3/13 J Campbell 3/38. Ovens Valley United C.C. v Rutherglen United C.C. abandoned. B GRADE: Rutherglen United C.C. 48 C Oates 3/4 T Allan 3/16 BS Zimmermann 2/9 def by Milawa C.C. 6/134(cc) N de Vries 37*. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 85 M Schultz 43 RA MacKinnon 3/6 J Murray 3/17 J Benton 2/13 J Lerch-MacKinnon 2/23 def by Merton C. C. 215 LD Berriman 58 M Noye 38 J Benton 28 C Beatson 4/36 A Beatson 2/19. Ovens Valley United C.C. 7/154(cc) N Cooke 82* AJ Cook 3/31 C Watts 3/35 def Delatite C.C. 35 D Martin 3/8 S Thynne 3/8 D Graham 2/0 M Davis 2/9. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 3/193(cc) M Drage 84* J McIntyre 51 G Elliott 32 A Thompson 2/25 def City Colts C.C. 7/117(cc) C Petersen 38 R Moore 27 K Feltdmann 26* S Lakmal 3/32 D Winter 2/23. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 3/310(cc) M Thewlis 147* T Cremin 55 NE Membrey 52* L Corker 45 H Carter 2/46 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/131 C De Fazio 68 D Corker 3/31. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 7/124(cc) J Bartlett 43 T Simpson 3/12 def Greta C.C. 7/120(cc) L Semmens 36 O Connell 2/13 T Draffin 2/13. C GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/211(cc) M Botten 112 D Priest 76 D O’Brien 3/19 T Docking 3/45 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 5/213(cc) B McDonald 109 G Anderson 29 N Parker 26 S Cullen 2/30.

Gapsted CC 4/204 L Norman 2/35 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 5/213 E Benton 86 R Parsons 44 T Anderson 29 X Dodgshun 28*.

UNDER 16: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 9/114(cc) A Novak 3/8 B McGregor 3/16 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 7/281(cc) T Thomoson 105* J Novak 55 A Mapson 47 B Fitzpatrick 2/12. Rutherglen United C.C. 128 C Beattie 35 A Colvin 29 S Arnold 3/7 def by Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/143(cc) J Hart 43 W Botten 31 J Martin 30. City Colts C.C. White 6/179 J Marek 44 S Mitchell 33* X Mitchell 2/28 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/119(cc) X Mitchell 31 H Moore 2/13. Delatite C.C. def Rovers United Bruck C.C. UNDER 14: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 86 C Briggs 2/10 def Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 7/74(cc) A Hayes 2/4 M Cooney 2/9. City Colts C.C. 7/191 T Gadela 41* J Wells 31* def Rutherglen United CC 85 J Torney 42* C Ormond 6/0 (inc double hat-trick) H Elzinga 2/5. Delatite C.C. 8/95 D McSweeney 29 H Winter 2/8 def Rovers United Bruck GOLD 4/75 C Martin 2/5. Greta C.C. 9/122(cc) L Carey 3/3 S Bourne 2/6 L McManus 2/10 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 7/204 G Banks 40* O Lewis 36* L McManus 27 J Ginnivan 2/6 A Fraser 2/9. Rovers United Bruck GREEN 8/182(cc) R McNamara 64* X Dodgshun 52* def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 6/122(cc).

UNDER 12: City Colts C.C. Blue 130 R Newton 34* def Rutherglen United C.C. 51 L Solimo 3/3 S Newton 2/3. Beechworth Wanderers CC Blue 5/102 def Greta C.C. 7/88. Ovens Valley United Black 7/62(cc) L Sanderson 2/4 def by Ovens Valley United Orange 75 C Trahair 3/7. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/69 O Smith 27* L Campbell 2/9 def by Rovers United C.C Green 93 S Gibb 31 E Clancy 2/5 J McKenzie 2/10 J Montgomery 2/16. Rovers United C C Yellow 5/58(cc) def by Benalla Burashrangers C.C. Red 1/87(cc).

Wangaratta Magpies C.C. Black 7/130(cc) L Benton 27* H Sharp 27* def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 7/100(cc) B Dodd 29* B McLeod 2/4. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Bulls 7/71(cc) J Briggs 2/4 B McLeod 2/7 def by Wangaratta Magpies C.C. White 5/92(cc).

Benalla Bushrangers 1st innings J Carboon b C Clement ....................................................3 J Fullager c J Davies b MD Gathercole ...........................1 G Priest lbw b C Clement .................................................0 *CJ Brodie c CD Matheson b MD Gathercole.................0 J Priest b C Clement .........................................................0 S Briggs lbw b C Clement.................................................0 +D Barber b C Clement ....................................................1 M Wheelens b MD Gathercole .........................................0 B Duncombe lbw b MD Gathercole ................................0 LF Squires b C Clement ....................................................1 S McLeod not out............................................................11 M Honman not out ...........................................................0 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 0) ................................................1 Total................................................................................ 18 Overs .............................................................................10.5 FOW: 4 (J Carboon) 4 (J Fullager) 4 (G Priest) 4 (J Priest) 4 (S Briggs) 5 (CJ Brodie) 5 (M Wheelens) 5 (D Barber) 5 (B Duncombe) 18 (LF Squires). Bowling: C Clement 5.5/2/6/16, MD Gathercole 5/5/4/2.

Benalla Bushrangers 2nd innings J Fullager b C Clement .....................................................0 S McLeod b FR Ellis ...........................................................8 J Carboon c CD Matheson b FR Ellis.............................20 G Priest c MD Gathercole b FR Ellis .................................0 J Priest b MD Gathercole................................................14 *CJ Brodie c C Clement b MD Gathercole......................0 LF Squires c C Clement b N Bonwick .............................0 S Briggs c & b N Bonwick .................................................0 +D Barber not out .............................................................1 M Wheelens b N Bonwick ................................................0 B Duncombe b N Bonwick...............................................2 M Honman dnb Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 1, lb 1) ................................................2 Total......................................................................... 10/47 Overs ................................................................................41 FOW: 0 (J Fullager) 13 (S McLeod) 15 (G Priest) 42 (J Priest) 44 (CJ Brodie) 44 (J Carboon) 44 (S Briggs) 45 (LF Squires) 45 (M Wheelens) 47 (B Duncombe).

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PENNANT OVER: Greg Pepyat and the Bright bowlers concluded their pennant season on Saturday with wins in the A3 and B3 competitions.

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Pennant season wrapped for Bright Bowlers

SATURDAY saw a fantastic way to finish off the home and away season for Bright’s lawn bowlers, with both A3 and B3 teams winning on the day.

Bright A3 played at home against Howlong who were second placed on the ladder - this was the first season Howlong has played in Ovens & Murray competition.

Bright’s bowlers certainly rate this game as their best for the season with the final score of Bright 103/16 points to Howlong 67/2 points.

At the end of play Bright served a lovely afternoon tea and both clubs exchanged opinions of the highlights of this season for their club.

Cheryl Raduczic’s team had their best winning score for the season of 38/12 with lead Mikey Clayton, second Ernie Vanderwert, and third Peter Raduczic.

Bill Hayes’ team also had a good win 24/15 with lead Libby Barker, second Julie Ellis, and third Trevor Poyner.

Patrick O’Shea’s win of 24/21 had an exciting pick up of five shots on the last end to also win with lead Elaine O’Shea, second Bev Griffith, and third Steve Jenvey, while Martin Kupferle’s team went down 17/19 in a tight game all day with lead Rob Ryan, second Gary Woods, and third Jill Woods.

B3 played at Myrtleford and again had a full team of 12 players.

The final score - and a great way to end the season - was Bright 79/11 to Myrtleford 58/3.

Terry Gibbons’ team had their best winning score for the season, 38/12, with lead Bill Connelly, second Terry McCaw, and third Ken Lewis, while Otto Kupferle’s team had a draw, 21/21, with lead Linda Vanderwert, second Sam Kupferle, and third Wayne Curtis.

Greg Pepyat’s team had a close game all day 20/25 with lead Veronica Rynia playing her first game for the season, second Phyl Swindley (first game back

this year after an injury), and third Linda Hayes.

The B3 had a particularly difficult season with some weeks playing two to three players short - the club would like to thank Myrtleford who loaned a player when they played at Bright.

“It’s no easy thought knowing that before you start your bowling day you are already at a disadvantage of unavailable players,” said Bright Bowls Club’s Cheryl Raduczic.

“Therefore, thank you to all the B3 players in persevering over the season.

“All players appreciate the pennant selectors’ time and effort in trying their absolute best to select 28 players required each week for both A3 and B3 teams.”

Bright’s pennant season has now finished, therefore social bowls will now be played on Tuesdays and recommence on Saturdays at 1.30pm - the Club has many events still to be played for the remainder of the bowls season.

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In other OVUCC results, the A reserve squad fell 51 runs short of victory against Rutherglen at Whorouly, making 108 from their 36 overs chasing the target of 9/159.

Tyler Thomason starred with the ball, taking 3/37, while Lachlan Hourigan’s 33-run innings went a long way in making the game competitive.

The B graders dominated in their match, bowling Delatite out for 35 defending 7/154 - Nathan Cooke (82*) and Shannon Thynne (3/8 from five overs) both impressed.ers, who they will face this Saturday at McNamara Reserve in

the second last match before finals.

In other OVUCC results, the A reserve squad fell 51 runs short of victory against Rutherglen at Whorouly, making 108 from their 36 overs chasing the target of 9/159.

Tyler Thomason starred with the ball, taking 3/37, while Lachlan Hourigan’s 33-run innings went a long way in making the game competitive.

The B graders dominated in their match, bowling Delatite out for 35 defending 7/154 - Nathan Cooke (82*) and Shannon Thynne (3/8 from five overs) both impressed.

TOP ORDER TITANS: Openers Dylan Bursill (pictured) and Harkaran Mann gave the Tigers every chance of success with a 117-run partnership against Delatite on Saturday.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

At 2/26, it was up to Saville and Frank Iaria to make the runs, and they produced a batting masterclass to storm home with the win with plenty of overs to spare.

Saville (65*) said his knock with Iaria (66*) was well overdue.

“We were happy to restrict them to 162 but we still had to make them after a couple of early wickets,” he said.

“For me, it was a joy to bat with Frank - at 51 years, he’s showing no sign of slowing down, and he almost hit a run-a-ball 66.

“Our partnership batting made it tough for them to get a breakthrough, but I think we rotated the strike well and kept them out of the game.

“It’s good for us to know that other payers can stand up - if it’s not Greg (McLennan) who’s made a few big scores this year, and if it’s not ‘Suli’ (Sulaiman Hussain) who’s leading the comp this season, it’s good for other people to stand up.

“Hopefully that gives the rest of the team some confidence.

“For me personally, it was nice to me to have some time in the middle I was personally happy to contribute when I haven’t in the past.”

The Power now face a daunting task this weekend when they host Dederang, with a victory to all but guarantee a home final.

“I did the sums last night quickly, and I believe if we beat Dederang, who are close to us on the ladder, it’ll go a long way to us getting that home final that so many teams want,” Saville said.

“Dederang’s coming off a really big loss to Baranduda, so they’ll be wanting to bounce back and it always seems to be against us, they always seem to lift against Mount Beauty in the so-called ‘local derby’.

“It’s all to play for, our destiny’s in our hands - if we can win one or both of these last games, it’s going to set us up for the rest of the season.”of early wickets,” he said.

“For me, it was a joy to bat with Frank - at 51 years, he’s showing no sign of slowing down, and he almost hit a run-a-ball 66.

“Our partnership batting made it tough for them to get a breakthrough, but I think we rotated the strike well and kept them out of the game.

“It’s good for us to know that other payers can stand up - if it’s not Greg (McLennan) who’s made a few big scores this year, and if it’s not ‘Suli’ (Sulaiman Hussain) who’s leading the comp this season, it’s good for other people to stand up.

“Hopefully that gives the rest of the team some confidence.

“For me personally, it was nice to me to have some time in the middle I was personally happy to contribute when I haven’t in the past.”

The Power now face a daunting task this weekend when they host Dederang, with a victory to all but guarantee a home final.

“I did the sums last night quickly, and I believe if we beat Dederang, who are close to us on the ladder, it’ll go a long way to us getting that home final that so many teams want,” Saville said.

“Dederang’s coming off a really big loss to Baranduda, so they’ll be wanting to bounce back and it always seems to be against us, they always seem to lift against Mount Beauty in the so-called ‘local derby’.

“It’s all to play for, our destiny’s in our hands - if we can win one or both of these last games, it’s going to set us up for the rest of the season.”

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Junior rep basketballers excel at Wodonga comp

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE Wodonga Junior Basketball Invitational Tournament held over the weekend was another excellent opportunity for Myrtleford’s up-andcoming basketballers to showcase their skills to the rest of the region.

The Myrtleford and District Basketball Association (MDBA) entered nine teams, from three under 12 sides to an under 18 boys squad, to compete in the two-day basketball tournament.

The under 12 boys in the division one competition had a great outing, overcoming an early loss to Bendigo Braves to make the quarter finals, unfortunately downed 34-15 by Wodonga.

The under 12 girls finished second in their pool, just narrowly missing a spot in the final with a loss to Tumut Timberwolves - the girls impressed in their match against Deniliquin, tearing home with a 26-2 win.

The under 14 boys in the division two tournament finished with a respectable 2-2 record from their four matches, with convincing wins over Deni and Benalla to end at third on their ladder.

The under 16 boys bounced back from two losses early in their division three contest against Wodonga and Bendigo, to record back to back wins with large margins, 40-16 against Mansfield and 35-18 over Echuca.

The team which went the furthest into finals was the under 16 girls’ squad - after a 33-33 nail-biting draw against Griffith Demons, the Saints went on a winning spree, knocking over Shepparton 3321, Corryong 40-28, and Bendigo 25-22.

Winning through to the grand final against Pool A champions and old rivals Wangaratta, the Saints fought hard but were unable to secure the win, going down 30-35.

Skylah McPherson was

unstoppable with the ball in hand, scoring 22 points for her squad, ably supported by Charli Parolin (four points).

MDBA secretary Sarah Purss said the association was tremendously proud of all their players.

“As a basketball community we are very proud of the players, their coaches, team managers and families,” she said.

“We appreciate all of the time and effort that goes into getting our teams to a tournament and we are very grateful to our volunteers.”

The Saints’ junior basketballers will see more representative action very soon, with the Junior Country Championships kicking off for the under 18 boys on February 18, and the under 12 and 14 squads preparing for a tournament in Wangaratta in early March.

FAST BREAK: Hudson Durling rockets down the court at the Wodonga Junior Basketball Invitational Tournament over the weekend.

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ROUND 13 Juniors Under 12 Boys: Falcons 48 (B Lupo 20) defeated Hornets 38 (B McMahon 30). Cobras 38 (M McMasters, T Gray 14) defeated Bandits 26 (X Millar 20). Hawks 30 (N Michelini 12) defeated Mustangs 13 (H Szaraszek, Q Montgomery 4).

Under 12 Girls: Boomers 20 (Z Power 12) defeated Spirit 10 (L Robb 4). Lightening 30 (C Koers 24) defeated Flames 24 (A Pozzan 16).

Under 14 Boys: Phoenix 32 (L Russell 15) defeated Kings 26 (S Lupo 11). 36ERS 57 (H Durling 17) defeated Wildcats 29 (S Muraca 12). Bullets 32 (D Anderson 16) defeated United 21 (N Robb 13).

Hawks 40 (W Koers 17) defeated U12 Rep team 37 (T Gray 7).

Under 16 Girls: George 21 (S McPherson 19) defeated Talbot 18 (Z Gauld, Tiahna Patten, A Kneebone, S Power 4). Tolo 26 (J Hazeldine 19) defeated Magbegor 21 (L Purss 10). Jackson 32 (C Parolin 14) defeated Magden 14 (M Corcoran, Z Power 6).

Under 17 Boys: Warriors 70 (J Prestage 39) defeated Knicks 55 (D Kerr 22). Celtics 70 (J Hazeldine, S Crisp 22) defeated Heat 43 (B Woodall 21).

Seniors A Reserve Men: Shockers 42 (S Pizza 15) defeated FNB 30 (A Davis 13). Warriors 51 (J Dineros 18) defeated Kings 28 (C Rizzato 7).

A Reserve Women: Shadows 32 (I De Bortoli 16) defeated Wildcats 21 (J Pozzan 15). Beechworth 32 (J Archer 20) defeated Bright 16 (E Holmes 6). Ball Hogz 42 (R McIlroy 18) defeated Mountain Maids 26 (T Jack 14).

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By NATHAN de VRIES MOUNT Beauty’s A grade squad proved they’ll be a real challenger come finals after chasing down Kiewa’s target of 162 with eight overs to spare with only the loss of two wickets.

After losing the toss and told to bat second, the Power had a hard time breaking the initial partnership of Josh Goodwin and Aaron Morrison, who quickly got the score into the 30s before Goodwin was dismissed by Graham Beer.

Consistent wickets from the Mount Beauty attack kept partnerships from ballooning out too much, but it was Craig Henderson who turned back the clock to take 3/12 from eight overs, as well as a run out.

Graham Beer was a bit expensive, but his pair of wickets helped keep Kiewa to a very attainable total of all out for 162.

Skipper Daniel Saville said his bowlers delivered against a very dangerous batting line-up.

“Kiewa’s always a challenge we need to be ready for even after a decent opening partnership and a fairly fastscoring one, we managed to take a few wickets and they never really recovered,” he said.

“It was Craig Henderson, he was the star at 60+ (years of age), he took 3/12 off eight overs.

“He got Josh Bartel, probably their best batter, out, so it was a really pleasing day with the ball to keep them to 162 even after some late hitting from a few of their lateorder batters.”

The normally reliable top order batters faltered early, with superstar import Sulaiman Hussain gone for nine runs and opener Gregor McLennan out for a secondball duck.

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CHARGE SHAYLA Power storms the key in the in the under 16 girls’ match against Shepparton at the Wodonga Junior Basketball Invitational Tournament over the weekend. One of nine teams from Myrtleford, the under 16 girls made the grand final but came up short by just five points. Story and photos page 27 PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Ovens Valley outmatched THE equation for Ovens Valley United’s A grade squad to appear in the WDCA finals just got a lot tougher, following a threewicket loss in their one day match against Delatite at Lords Reserve.

After last weekend’s play was cancelled due to weather, the match was revised to be a 40-over match, with the Tigers taking the bat first.

Opening pair Dylan Bursill (54) and Harkaran Mann (59) got the visitors off to a flying start, belting bounda-

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This triggered a collapse, with the top order folding with three wickets falling for just six runs to have the Tigers 4/123.

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for 151 in an innings which, excluding the openers, only one batter made it to double digits (Cooper Thomason with 13) with four batters recording ducks.

With enough runs on the board to force an interesting run chase, the Tigers’ bowling attack got stuck into the opposition, with Cooper Thomason snaring Mitchell Copey for two, before Lachlan Scales edged one to Impink behind the stumps for a duck.

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in the field by running Peter Scales out, and catching Mitch Purcell for 10 off the bowling of Sam Piazza to have Delatite 5/32.

After Delatite’s fifth wicket fell, Matthew Stevenson came to the crease and went about the miraculous task of resurrecting the run chase.

His 71 from 48 deliveries completely changed the momentum of the match, with his batting partners Nicholas Scales (26 from 38 rocks) and Lincoln Toy (six

off 36 balls) toughing out the overs to get Delatite over the line.

Thomason was the standout with the ball, ending with 3/37 from his eight overs, unfortunately marred by his 12 wides.

The weekend’s results mean the Tigers hang onto their finals position by 1.46 points from Beechworth Wanderers, who they will face this Saturday at McNamara Reserve in the second last match before finals.

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