NINE candidates are vying for your vote in the Indi federal election, with Independent incumbent federal MP Helen Haines having the much sought a er top billing on the electorate ballot paper following a bingo style barrel draw undertaken by the Australian Electoral Commission in Wangaratta on Friday. The rest of the ballot order is as follows: Mitch Bridges (Labor); James Trenery (Liberal); Athol Thomas (One Nation); Alysia Regan (The Greens); Tim Quilty (Libertarian); Michael White (Family First); Ben Howman (Legalise Cannabis);
BRIGHT Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Bright have joined forces to run a Mega Easter Market this Easter Saturday, 19 April, from 9am until 2pm in Howitt Park.
With more 150 stalls of arts and crafts, fresh produce, face painting, live music and a food court there is something for everyone.
Parking is limited so why not ride your bike or enjoy a stroll from your accommodation into the market then continue up the main street and see the wonderful shops Bright has.
Chamber secretary Amanda Hore and Rotarian Jodie Germaine (pictured inset left) were busy this week making the final preparations on-site for the big event, which is also supported by Alpine Shire Council.
Ms Hore said the chamber is looking forward to businesses having a bumper Easter period continuing on from the good visitation through the Victorian school holidays.
“The town is about 95 per cent booked for Easter, with a few places still available,” she said.
“Compared to last year the bookings are looking better and revenue is up.
“The cafes and restaurants have a good amount of bookings and there is still plenty of space for walk ins.”
and Mark McFarlane (Independent).
Dr Haines, Mr Trenery and Mr McFarlane were the only three candidates at Friday’s ballot draw.
All three said they were looking forward to meeting voters and campaigning strongly in the weeks leading up to 3 May polling day, acknowledging that a lot of people in Indi do their voting in the two weeks leading up to election day.
Now candidates will be busy nalising their preference deals
with fellow candidates ahead of the printing of the how to vote cards.
Indi’s eld of candidates has several di erences to last election, the most notable being the absence of a Nationals candidate, as well as Clive Palmer (Trumpet of Patirots) and Animal Justice not contesting the seat, but Legalise Cannabis entering the battle.
Dr Haines has held the Indi seat for two terms a er taking over from fellow Independent Cathy McGowan in 2019.
Ms McGowan famously beat former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella in a tight contest in 2013 and again at the 2016 election.
In 2019 Dr Haines won 51.4 per cent of the vote over Liberal Party candidate Steve Martin, despite a 4.1pc swing to the Libs.
She backed up in 2022 to beat Liberal candidate Ross Lyman a er achieving a 7.55pc swing in her favour.
Early voting polling places open on Tuesday, 22 April with Bright Masonic Hall (15 Hawthorn Lane) the local venue for those in the Alpine Shire.
Opening hours will include 22-24 April (8.30am-5.30pm), 26 April (9am-4pm), 28 April to 1 May (8.305.30pm), and 2 May (8.30am-6pm).
Polling places on Election Day voting, 3 May, will be open from
8am to 6pm in the Alpine Shire.
Polling places will be located at: Bright and District Senior Citizens Centre; Wandiligong Public Hall; Porepunkah Primary School; Mt Beauty Community Centre; Harrietville Primary School; Dederang Recreation Reserve; Mudgegonga Community Hall; Myrtleford Senior Citizens Centre; as well as Gapsted Public Hall and Whorouly Public Hall.
Ballot packs will be sent automatically to registered postal voters, visit https://www.aec.gov.au/ election/pva.htm.
■ Candidates’ Q&A, more election coverage on pages 10 to 13.
Collectors to hit the streets across the shire for Good Friday Appeal
By PHOEBE MORGAN
MYRTLEFORD’s emergency service volunteers will hit the streets this Friday, with collection tins in hand, raising funds for the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Appeal co-ordinator for Myrtleford and district, Geo Dyt, said members will assemble at the Myrtleford Fire Station at 8.30am and head out in the brigade’s re appliances, with sirens wailing, to seek public donations to help support sick children and their families.
“Kids come along and also help us collect on the day,” Mr Dyt said.
“We’ll drive a circuit around town and go out all the way to Gapsted, Whorouly and Bu alo River collecting for the day.
“Listen for the sirens: everybody knows to keep an eye out for the trucks.
“People can also donate online and through the number displayed on screen as they
watch the Good Friday Appeal fundraiser coverage during the live event on telly.”
Myrtleford SES member, Brooke Sacco, said local unit volunteers have been part of the fundraising with the CFA for several years.
“We enjoy every opportunity to collaborate with the CFA... it’s such a good cause,” she said.
In addition to making a donation to collectors on Friday, people can donate to the Myrtleford area’s Good Friday Appeal fund by visiting https://fundraise. goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/Myrtleford.
Mr Dyt, who has been a CFA volunteer himself for 34 years, said last week’s Barefoot Bowls event, which was raising funds for the Goof Friday Appeal, attracted around 45 people.
“The town ra e is still going on and will be drawn on Good Friday,” he said.
Mr Dyt said Myrtleford and district raised $33,000 for the appeal and he is hoping they can do something similar.
Mt Beauty, Tawonga collection
MT BEAUTY and Tawonga CFA volunteers will also be collecting on Good Friday.
Mt Beauty fire brigade secretary Sandra Eldridge said volunteers, and their trucks, will be set-up and stationary on the Kiewa Valley Highway at the entrance to town, near the slipway, opposite AGL.
“We’ll be there from around 7.30am to 1pm, and people can come and donate,” she said, adding that collectors from community groups will also be in the streets and shopping area collecting.
Tawonga CFA members will also be collecting around town in the fire trucks.
Collections in Bright, Harrietville and Porepunkah on Good Friday
BRIGHT, Harrietville and Porepunkah CFA members, with support for Bright SES Unit volunteers, will be out and about in the towns this Friday collecting for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Bright CFA 2nd lieutenant, Brett Michie, is coordinating appeal efforts and said all three brigades,
with the SES, are united behind the annual cause.
“In Bright we will have all our four CFA vehicles - the pumper, tanker, ultra-light and FCV (forward command vehicle) - out and about from 9.30am to around 4pm collecting at caravan parks, in the main street at the clock tower, and also in residential streets,” he said.
“Harrietville and Porepunkah brigades will also be out collecting in their towns and we will all meet back at the Bright CFA in the afternoon and count up our joint tally.
“We raised around $12,000 last year on the day and it would be nice to match that again.”
Lt Michie said more than
20 volunteer collectors will be out (with appeal identification), in what is an annual tradition spanning many years for some members.
Those who would like to support the appeal can make cash donations, with Eftpos available, and donations can also be made online at Bright CFA.
ANZAC Appeal, commemorative services in shire
RESIDENTS in Myrtleford will see this year’s ANZAC appeal begin today, with stalls scheduled to appear in local foot-tra c centres, such as the newsagents, Coles, Foodworks and Dahlsens Mitre 10.
As this year marks the town’s 110year commemoration of the Gallipoli campaign, the Myrtleford RSL’s appeals o cer, Janet Toner, said the ANZAC appeal is important to encourage people to help support those in need.
“The aim of the appeal is to generally help the veteran community, to make sure they’re looked a er,” Ms Toner said.
“But, they don’t necessarily need to be veterans or associated with defence: veterans’ relatives or the homeless can also receive some support.
“I’ve got all the trays and bits and pieces ready to go.
“I’m trying to nd some di erent things that might appeal to people: pens are a staple and very popular, but some local ladies have also donated some tissue box holders, hand towels and other knick-knacks they’ve created, to put up for sale.
“I’ve had several people over the years asking if the tiny little bears are available.
“Anything we don’t sell will end up put towards the Poppy Appeal for Remembrance Day in November.
“We’re all here trying to keep this club running for the wider community.”
To provide perusers with more options for payments when they visit, the RSL has introduced electronic means of sale at stalls.
“This year, in addition to portable EFTPOS terminals, we have a Myrtleford RSL-speci c QR code at all selling points, to give badge purchasers and donators, more exibility,” Myrtleford RSL vice president, John Twyford said.
“The appeal has been going for more than 100 years and continues to support veterans and their families in our local area and nationally via a number of initiatives.
“These include job search programs, short-term rental assistance, transport to medical appointments and nancial assistance.”
The Myrtleford RSL would also like to ask if anyone has any excess eggs from their chickens at the moment, to feel free to donate them, as they will be put towards the Gun re Breakfast to be held on ANZAC Day morning.
MEMBERS of Myrtleford’s Returned Servicemen’s League wish to invite all residents and visitors to attend this year’s ANZAC Day services on Friday, April 25, to commemorate the 110-year anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign.
The day will start with a 6am dawn service at the A.D. Lowerson VC Memorial Square, with attendees able to collect a candle and receive a warm drink for a gold-coin donation.
This will be followed by a traditional gunfire breakfast, also for a gold-coin donation which goes towards veteran welfare, hosted at the Buffalo Hotel across the road.
The morning’s March will begin at 10:30am from the Myrtleford RSL in Smith Street.
An officer and a 21-strong marching contingent from the Army School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, (ASEME) in Bandiana will lead this year’s march.
The main Myrtleford township service will also incorporate local community organisations and schools and is set to commence at 11am, with Myrtleford RSL president, Mr Kim Buffett, to begin
the service with a welcome, with the guest speaker who will be the ASEME contingent leader.
To ensure attendee safety, Clyde Street will be closed at 10am, Myrtle Street will be closed at 10.30am and seating, which will be set up on Clyde Street, will be available from 10.30am. At its conclusion, a light lunch will be made available in the RSL Hall, and a donation to the RSL upon entry would be appreciated.
BRIGHT
A dawn service will be held at Mafeking Square (Ireland Street) at 5.50am.
The march and main service will be held at 10.40am and 10.50am respectively.
Following the service light refreshments will be held at the RSL Hall in Camp Street.
MOUNT BEAUTY
A dawn service will be held at Bicentennial Park (Lakeside Avenue) at 7am.
The march and main service will be at 10.45 and 11am respectively at Memorial Park.
Following the service light refreshments will be served at Mountain Monk Brewers.
Appeal area manager Geo Dyt, firefighter Paul Pizzolitto and Captain Koala.
PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan
your ANZAC Day badge at this year’s ANZAC appeal stalls, likely manned by Myrtleford RSL appeals o icer, Janet Toner. PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan
Keeping Myrtleford green and clean, with new push to extend Mosaic Trail
WITH the arrival of autumn and the approach of the Easter and ANAC Day holidays, Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability Group members held a working bee on Saturday, 5 April to clean and clear along Happy Valley Creek in the heart of Myrtleford.
Group president Paul Reser said removal of woody weeds, including privet, blackberry, box elder and numerous elm seedlings was the primary objective.
“Areas of long grass along the banks were also trimmed back for easier access,” he said.
“While appreciating the majesty and shade of the large elms on site, we also need to care for the many native plantings along the banks that were being overgrown.
“Some natives are remnant, others self-seeded, but
a large number have been planted by Landcare over years of e ort.”
Mr Reser said the goal is both biodiversity and beautication of the banks of Happy Valley Creek as it ows past the business district of Myrtleford and Jubilee Park, a well-used and valued community asset.
He said the work was done with the cooperation of the Alpine Shire Council (Open Spaces), who facilitated the removal of brush and branches generated by the e orts of volunteers.
EXTENSION OF MOSIAC TRAIL
Mr Reser said that in the meeting of Landcare volunteers that followed the working bee, it was resolved that the group would make the focus of 2025 advocating for the extension of the Mosaic Trail from Rotary Park to the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve along Barwidgee Creek.
“This comes out of a broadscale community consultation process funded by Victorian Landcare in 2024 and the development of a strategic plan covering the riverine areas of Myrtleford,” he said.
“We are looking to partner with all levels of government, the Landcare network and and community groups in this e ort.”
Mr Reser said the rst step will be a feasibility study with Phil Prior (vice-president Myrtleford Landcare) heading up a committee to seek input and funding.
Interested persons should email landcaremyrtleford@ gmail.com.
CLEAN UP: Myrtleford
Landcare members were busy removing woody weeds away from the large elm trees and other natives along Happy Valley Creek earlier this month.
BUSY MORNING: Many hands make light work and Myrtleford Landcare members (inset) were out in force for the working bee.
Santas help Bright Rotarians deliver a $6000 gift to SES volunteers
BRIGHT Rotary Club’s Christmas cheer shared with local businesses has helped deliver a $6000 present to the Bright SES Unit.
Rotarians made the generous donation last Thursday night after touring the SES facilities and getting a greater understanding of what this vital group of volunteers do in helping to keep the community safe.
Club president Rob Moore said members were thrilled to be able to donate $6000 to the SES volunteers to help with the purchase of new equipment.
“The funds came from the Santas that we provide to local businesses over Christmas,” he said.
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Bright SES Unit controller Graham Gales said he was very grateful for the donation.
“Donations like this allow us to purchase items to support our members during training and in operations,” he said.
“The Rotary club’s funds will go towards the purchase of two rescue mannequins (adult and child) to assist during casualty handling training.
“These mannequins will provide more realism to our training activities as they more accurately reflect people’s body shape and range of movements.”
“Rotary is also a vital community asset, and we are always looking for new members to help support our club raise funds and make our community a more inclusive place to live.”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Great celebration for Tawonga
AS someone fortunate enough to attend the wonderful 180th anniversary celebrations in Tawonga over the weekend of 29/30 March, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations and thanks to everyone who made the event so special.
It was truly moving to see the community come together to honour the rich tapestry of history that has shaped the Upper Kiewa Valley.
The historical display - so thoughtfully curated by the Kiewa Valley Historical Society (KVHS) in collaboration with the Tawonga District Community Association (TDCA) - was not only informative but deeply emotive.
I was especially touched to see the return of the original Bogong Hotel street lights, a beautiful gesture that connects our past with our present.
Tawonga has long stood as a proud symbol of resilience and community spirit.
From its early agricultural roots
and bustling hydro-electric era to the thriving rural township it is today, Tawonga’s journey is one of hard work, adaptation, and enduring pride.
It’s clear that this is a community that cherishes its heritage while looking confidently to the future.
I commend the TDCA, KVHS, and all involved for preserving and celebrating what makes Tawonga so special.
Happy 180th birthday, Tawonga - you’ve never looked better.
Tim McCurdy, MP for Ovens Valley
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Easter Saturday boot sale
ON Easter Saturday, 19 April, make sure you go along to the Rotary Car Boot Sale, running from 8am until 1pm at the Secondary College oval in Mt Beauty.
To book a spot for your car its $20 per car w/ without trailer - call Barb Pyle on 0418 148 034.
The Easter egg hunt starts at 11am, and there are kids crafts, face painting, and a monster voucher and chocolate Easter bunny raffle drawn at noon.
Rotary will have its barbecue fired up Alpine FM will also be there.
THE Mind Body Wellness Expo held recently at the Mt Beauty Community Centre was well received with good attendance.
Special guest neuroscientist Hazel Ray delighted patrons with her angelic singing voice and free workshops, bridging science with spirituality.
Stallholders both local and interstate showcased various modalities of mind body and wellness, Bowen therapy, kinesiology, breath work and face reading among them.
There was a good display of merchandise, yoga, and workshops, which all helped make this a good day out.
THE
The former police officers from the UK are now bookshop owners living in New Zealand.
I’ve read two of their novels and they have a touch of the Agatha Christie about them, very enjoyable.
At 11.10am I’m delighted to be speaking with Goldie Spencer and friends on their foray into writing essays for the Mt Beauty Writers Festival Youth writing competition.
The Wednesday line up is s good one - Brunch, Bright Leisure Group requests, Reading for the visually impaired, Pale Blue Dot, The Has Beens, and the fabulous new program ‘Liquorice Allsorts’ with Joanne and Richard.
Body Wellness Expo in Mt Beauty.
Alpine FM Brunch program is back today, so tune in at 10.10am to hear New Zealand authors Gareth and Louise Ward.
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Dr Robinson is retiring as Alpine Health’s medical services director
DOCTOR Je Robinson
will step down as director of medical services at Alpine Health in June this year.
Alpine Health has con rmed Dr Robinson is calling time on an extraordinary 15 years of dedicated service to the organisation and rural healthcare.
However, he will continue his commitment to patient care as a GP at the Mount Beauty Medical Centre and as a Visiting Medical O cer (VMO) at Mt Beauty Hospital.
Alpine Health CEO, Rhys Gloury, said Dr Robinson has been an integral part of Alpine Health, leading the organisation’s medical services with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the Alpine region’s residents.
“During his tenure he has helped shape the direction of healthcare in the region and built strong relationships with both his colleagues and the local community,” he said.
“Throughout his career, Dr Robinson has been dedicated to addressing the challenges of rural healthcare, providing critical care to underserved communities.
Jeff’s leadership and commitment to our community has been remarkable.
- Alpine Health CEO Rhys Gloury
“As director of medical services at Alpine Health, his leadership has been instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence in medical care across the region.
“Je ’s leadership and commitment to our community has been remarkable.
“His work has made a signi cant di erence in the lives of many, and we are fortunate that he will continue to be part of rural healthcare as a GP in Mt Beauty.”
Dr Robinson said he’d thoroughly enjoyed his time at Alpine Health.
“It’s been an incredibly interesting and diverse journey,” he said.
“In particular, the past ve years - marked by bush res and COVID- have seen the organisation’s emergency management response
evolve and mature.
“We’ve come through that challenging period remarkably well.
“I’m particularly proud of my recent work at Alpine Health, including the quality improvements in patient and resident care through the introduction of the Mortality and Morbidity Program, as well as the overhaul of the Credentialing and Privileging Program for VMOs.”
In recognition of his tireless contributions to rural healthcare, Dr Robinson has received numerous accolades, including: Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) Rural Doctor of the Year (2015); Victorian Rural Health Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Rural GP (2020); and the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for signi cant services to rural medicine and healthcare (2024).
Dr Robinson said he plans to spend more time focusing on the needs of the Mt Beauty Medical Clinic, family and other interests, including his continued involvement as captain of the Gundowring Rural Fire Brigade, as well as new opportunities to support rural healthcare initiatives.
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Community unites for Havilah Cemetery’s future planning
By CHRIS McCRACKEN
FUTURE plans for the Havilah Cemetery were discussed at a community meeting held at Happy Valley Hall on April 1, at the instigation of the Havilah Cemetery Trust.
Trust chair and secretary, Lorraine Hughes, explained that the B Class Cemetery was not o cially closed, but had paused burials.
An area of three acres is o cially gazetted, and less than a third has been used and will remain as the heritage cemetery.
Mrs Hughes said the Trust is assessing the viability of opening the rest to ashes interment and perhaps burials in the future.
She said the bush cemetery is projected to commence operations within the next 12 to 18 months.
The site will serve various needs, including interments, historical research, educational talks, and visitor experiences that celebrate its cultural and historical signi cance.
The community meeting was part of the assessment of future works and will in uence future discussions on a fee structure.
More than 20 people
were in attendance, with some being descendants of people buried in the Havilah Cemetery (formerly known as Running Creek Cemetery) and wanting to know if their relatives would continue to rest there, while others were interested to know the history of the cemetery and how it would be cared for, and future plans. Attendees completed a survey to assist the Trust with future planning. They were asked if they
were interested in using the cemetery in the future, and in what capacity, and if they were willing to volunteer.
Mrs Hughes explained what work had been completed since the Trust reformed and observed that there has been strong support from the Department of Health and Human Services, Alpine Shire Council, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Bendigo Bank. In 2021 the Trust carefully
removed very tall trees from the heritage section of the cemetery.
Then in 2024 the rest of the trees were assessed for safety and this has now been addressed.
Now the Trust is directing funding to complete an outside border fence, with support from Nutrien Ag. Attendee, Terry McCormack, a member of the Myrtleford & District Historical Society, said “It is a fascinating little bush
SHARING STORIES: Raelee (le ) and Derek Bramwell were among those to tell Lorraine Hughes that they are enthusiastic to volunteer for the cemetery.
WELCOME: Havilah Cemetery Trust chair and secretary, Lorraine Hughes (at le ), shared the history and future plans of the cemetery with attendees at the meeting.
cemetery and I wish we knew more about it. It was on a trajectory to be lost but all this interest enables it to continue to exist.”
The heritage section of the cemetery was rstly known as Running Creek Cemetery when it was gazetted in 1889.
Like many small, early cemeteries it actually had burials before its o cial formation.
The name change to Havilah Cemetery was noted in 1926, when a local post of-
ce was established with the name Havilah. This month’s meeting underscored the necessity of community involvement in the cemetery, especially as there are only three remaining services in the Havilah and Rosewhite valleys. For more information about the Havilah Cemetery and how you can contribute to its future, contact Lorraine Hughes at 0417 541 017.
Family values number one for Michael White
By STEVE KELLY
FAMILY First candidate for Indi and Beechworth resident Michael White is not new to politics, having campaigned for the party at a state level for Northern Victoria.
It is the rst time Mr White has contested Indi and he nominated because he wanted to stand up for Family First’s values.
“What Family First talks about correlates with my own personal values,” he said.
“People who vote for Family First are those looking for an
alternative on the conservative side of politics.
“Our society has Christian values and we’re prepared to take those and put them in public policy.
“We look at the basic unit of our society, the family, and make sure we have public policy which supports that.
“It’s like stepping back and looking at what are the fundamentals of our society and what should we defend rather be engrossed in promoting a particular interest or idea, for example workers rights or the environment,
which other parties tend to do.
“This is not a bad thing, but we tend to take a bigger picture view which is why I wanted to run as a candidate.”
Mr White said Family First’s focus at this election is for sensible policies on energy to ensure prices don’t rise for struggling Australian families.
“We have concerns about government going too fast down the renewables track,” he said.
“We’re interested in making sure we have a reliable and a ordable power system rather than the current ideology which
says we have to go 100 per cent renewables.”
Given the chance he would convert the money spent on “bloated bureaucracy” into faster road repairs, shorter casualty wait times, and more frequent trains on the North East line.
Mr White said he also wants better care for children who aren’t born with the bene t of a stable family.
He has experienced rst hand how kids can thrive when they have a permanent home and the damage done when they don’t get that soon enough.
Libertarians plan to reform tax system
By STEVE KELLY
CUTTING taxes is a key policy
Libertarian candidate for Indi Tim Quilty is pushing as he nominates for his second time in the electorate.
Politics and numbers are a familiar space for the Wodonga accountant as he served over four years in the state upper house for Northern Victoria under the party’s former name, Liberal Democrats.
“We want to make Australia better and it has been pretty obvious we’ve been on a downward slide, something has gone wrong and both of our major parties are completely out of touch,” he said.
“Our Independents aren’t doing much better so I want to stand to make a di erence and I want Australia to be a place for our kids to
have better jobs in, and I think the Libertarian party has the answer for that.
“I have a track record in parliament.
“People know I will ght for their freedoms and oppose tax grabs, wasteful spending and bad government regulation.
“Libertarians think Australia needs a radical program of tax and spending cuts, economic reform, regulation removal and protection of individual rights.”
Mr Quilty detailed a few of the party’s policies including cutting taxes - $50K tax free threshold, 20 per cent tax, combined family incomes (so $100K TFT for couples), and only taxing company pro ts when distributed, not when earned.
“We’re also proposing reforms to
company taxes and we’re only going to tax company pro ts when they’re distributed rather than when they’re earned,” he said.
“This would be a major change for small business in the way they nance.
“Instead of relying on debt they would be able to nance their business out of their own earnings and they’ll only pay tax when when they start taking pro ts.”
Cheaper electricity – no bans, no subsidies and protecting the environment from wind, solar and powerline destruction are key policies.
“As a party we have long proposed legalising nuclear power and the Liberal party took our policy, which was great,” Mr Quilty said.
“We don’t want to subsidise or the government to pay for it, we just
schools, including home education co-ops.
Other goals include protecting women-only spaces and sports; reforming immigration to reduce the economic strains; enshrining rights in the constitution; defending freedom of speech; promoting rights to privacy; and ending Australian involvement in overseas con icts.
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New Independent joins the contest
By STEVE KELLY
MARK McFarlane wants to keep it real as a candidate for Indi as he believes there are too many groomed politicians following the party line.
Glenrowan is close to Mr McFarlane’s heart as he lived there for more than a decade and the now Benalla resident describes himself as a conservative Independent who is out to serve the people. He took aim at incumbent Helen Haines because as he said farmers feel like they’re not getting any support from her
around the construction of solar facilities on agricultural land.
“I am not for this renewable push and I’m representing the people who just want good base load power and I want to continue to support the coal and gas industry,” he said.
As a carpenter and home designer, he feels their needs to be a greater focus on building houses rather than the government just throwing money at schemes and nothing happens.
Mr McFarlane was an Australian Army apprentice carpenter when he was younger and he wants to see the Army
apprentice schools (formerly at Bonegilla and Mt Martha) reinstated to help bolster the military as well as the building industry as more people become quali ed.
“I am a real choice for the independence of Indi, and not an advocate for Climate200, World Economic Forum, World Health Organisation or the United Nations,” he said.
“These are all unelected in ltrators on our free way of life.”
Other topics Mr McFarlane is interested in include a push for better health care around untested vaccines, carcinogenic
EMF microwaves from 5G towers and transmitters, aeroplane pollution and weather manipulation of the skies.
He also wants to lessen the income tax burdens on the average Australian, keep coal and gas in the power generation mix, and see an end to parental right impediments around schooling and medical aspects of people’s own children.
“I also want to stop the rollout of toxic wind/solar and battery factories on our country, as well as lowering migrant stress on our housing and public facilities,” he said.
$1b pledge for mental health
By STEVE KELLY
FREE mental health care under Medicare announced by federal Labor as part of a $1 billion plan to bolster access if re-elected has been welcomed by Labor candidate for Indi and social worker Mitch Bridges. The plan includes:
• $225 million for 31 new and upgraded Medicare mental health centres;
• More than $200 million for 58 new, upgraded or expanded headspace services;
• $500 million for 20 youth specialist care centres for young people with complex needs; and
• $90 million for more than 1200 training places for mental health professionals and peer workers. Mr Bridges said this announce-
ment and funding shows that the government is taking early intervention seriously.
He said that for too long governments have focused too much on the pointy end of the crisis when it comes to mental health support.
“I’ve seen the value that early intervention to our young people, not only in terms of the cost bene t when you consider the savings that the approach makes in terms of intensive services that can be avoided, but also the impact that we can make as professionals on the trajectory of their lives,” Mr Bridges said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the new network of 20 youth specialist care centres will close another critical service gap in the mental health system, ensuring young
people in what mental health experts call “the missing middle”, get the specialist help they need.
He said these will aim to ll “the missing middle” service gap which means young people with complex mental health needs, like personality disorders, eating disorders and early psychosis, can get the ongoing and intensive care they need, outside of hospital.
“As we expand the range of free services backed by Medicare, the Medicare Mental Health phone line (1800 595 212) and website (medicarementalhealth.gov.au) will help Australians nd the free service that is right for them,” Mr Albanese said.
The prime minister said providing more free, public mental health services for Australians with di erent levels of need will help to relieve
pressure on the subsidised services provided by private psychologists.
He said it will take pressure o the Better Access program, support psychologists to work to their full scope of practice and spend more time treating people with moderate and high needs.
The Coalition has promised to invest an additional $400 million in youth mental health services, including regional mental health services and a National Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health.
Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that 8.5 million or 43 per cent of the population aged 16-85 years old have experienced a mental illness.
Some 4.3 million or 22pc have experienced a mental disorder in the last 12 months.
NATIONALS leader David Littleproud has announced a new $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund, to deliver a guaranteed annual funding stream in perpetuity for regional, rural and remote Australia.
The Coalition pledged to preserve a portion of commodity windfall receipts towards the establishment of Regional Australia Future Fund to grow this fund to $20 billion.
The initial key priorities of the fund include:
• Fixing local road and transport networks.
• Growing the regional health workforce.
• Developing regional industries to drive economic growth and create secure jobs.
• Delivering flexible childcare solutions for families.
• Growing tourism industry opportunities.
• Supporting regional businesses to market and export their product.
• Improving regional mobile and internet services.
• Building and upgrading economic and community infrastructure, facilities and services. Liberal candidate for Indi, James Trenery, said the fund will have an initial injection of $5 billion and receive a percentage of annual commodity windfalls until the fund reaches $20 billion. He said funding is in addition to normal government spending.
federal election - INDI
Haines’ plan to plug potholes
INCUMBENT Indi Independent Helen Haines said she will ght for funding to help councils x potholes and repair damaged roads.
In a policy announcement last week, Dr Haines’ plan to reboot the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program would provide $500 million a year in untied grants to local councils.
Her proposal has been costed by the Parliamentary Budget O ce, which has calculated Indi would receive an additional $36.3 million over four years, to be shared between the councils, with Alpine Shire to receive $2.75 million.
“This funding would enable local government to undertake the day-today work of xing potholes and road erosion, while they plan for longerterm funding priorities,” Dr Haines said.
She said a funding shortfall was contributing to the decline of regional roads and called on the Commonwealth to boost roads funding, which has dropped in recent decades.
“More than 75 per cent of Australia’s road network is owned or maintained by local governments, but regional areas struggle to fund the ongoing maintenance of local roads,” Dr Haines said.
“This is one of the biggest issues peo-
Candidates
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
INDI election candidates have shared split views on the federal government’s plan to subsidise home batteries in a campaign pitch to cut costs and take climate action.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released Labor’s $2.3 billion plan to provide incentives for small scale batteries to reduce power bills for households, small business and community groups like sporting clubs as
ple talk to me about across Indi – as drivers we need to make sure our cars are roadworthy, and we need more funding to make sure our roads are carworthy.
“Federal Government support has declined as a proportion of government revenue, which means councils must compete for routine maintenance through competitive grant programs.
“Regional communities battle a number of hurdles in upkeeping local roads, including small ratepayer bases, increasing cost of repairs and materials, scarcity of workforce and limited funding opportunities.”
Dr Haines is also pushing for transparency and fairness in roads funding across the nation, recently signing up for the Australian Automobile Association’s My Safety Counts campaign, which calls for state governments to be required to provide safety ratings for individual sections of roads when applying for federal road funding.
Dr Haines said her policy would help improve the condition of regional roads across Indi and if she is re-elected she would push both major parties to adopt her policy.
She said since her election in 2019, more than $155 million in roads funding has been allocated to roads across Indi.
Libs, Family First have their say
INDI Liberals candidate James Trenery said Helen Haines’ policy was just another unfunded announcement.
“This funding is not budgeted and is not real, it’s fake funding,” Mr Trenery said.
“Under Helen Haines, more roads funding has been pulled out of Indi than put in, the Rutherglen Heavy Vehicle Alternative Route funding and McKoy Street Overpass just to name two major projects, where since the funding has been pulled, there have been serious crashes which have resulted in serious injury and in one case, death.
“Our roads are crumbling and are dangerous – it’s time for change to get the investment we deserve.” Family First candidate Michael White said his party wants to prioritise government spending to where it helps families most.
“We need to look at what government bureaucracy we can cut to give more to the services that matter,” he said.
clash on Labor’s $2.3b battery boost plan
one if its signature policies for the forthcoming election.
Included in the incentives, the federal government pledged to slash 30 per cent on the cost of a new household battery, with Labor expecting to see over one million new batteries by 2030.
According to analysis by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, a household installing a new solar and a battery system could save up to $2300 a year – around 90
per cent of a typical family electricity bill.
Incumbent Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines has been campaigning for cheaper access to home batteries since she introduced her own legislation in 2022, and welcomed the incentives.
“The government has now promised to implement what I’ve been proposing for over three years, and that’s the need to turbocharge home batteries, just like we did for roo op solar over a decade ago,” she said.
Dr Haines called on the Coalition to match the commitment, but Liberal candidate for Indi, James Trenery, indicated he would be campaigning for a “more balanced” energy mix.
Mr Trenery said not everyone could a ord a battery and the ‘renewables only’ energy policy developed by Dr Haines and Labor would continue to drive-up power prices.
“Last month, at a climate change conference in Bright, Helen Haines recon rmed her ‘renewables only’ energy
policy, which is costing us all more,” he said.
“This is another example of Helen Haines continuing to support the industrial scale renewables only rollout that is destroying prime agricultural land across our region.”
According to renewable energy educator SolarMarket, the current solar panel battery price Australians pay was approximately $1390 per kWh of storage.
Mr Trenery said the opposition would take a balanced
energy approach to drive prices down, which includes zero-emissions nuclear energy. “The Liberals believe in a responsible growth of renewables which avoids massive overbuild across pristine landscapes and agricultural land, which so many communities across Indi are concerned about,” he said.
The federal government plans to roll out their Cheaper Home Batteries Program by 1 July.
MORE FUNDS FOR ROADS: Indi incumbent Helen Haines wants an extra $500m for councils to help with road repairs.
2025 federal election Indi Candidates
Q1
Why have you put yourself forward as a candidate, and if elected, what principles would govern your representation as Indi’s federal MP?
Ben
A1A fair go for Indi and regional Australia: As Indi’s federal independent MP, we set our priorities here in Indi and my record fighting for our communities and for regional Australia is strong. I have local impact and national influence, with a track record working across party lines and with both the Coalition and Labor in government. I develop solutions in consultation with our community and with the experts. It’s how we do politics differently in Indi and what sets us apart from the major parties. My decision making is based on common sense, accountability, transparency, and fighting for a fair go for Indi and regional Australia.
A1
I’ve put myself up as a candidate for Indi because the government has built momentum in heath, housing, cost-ofliving measures, education, climate and energy, as well as moved the scales and giving the hard workers in Indi better pay and conditions, and made sure that people are keeping more of what they earn. Indi deserves representation that will back in working families. In terms of values; as a social worker, everything that I do is in the interest of fairness, collaboration, action on systemic change, and putting people first.
A1
I’m running for parliament because it’s time for change to get Australia back on track. My wife Amanda and I own and operate a small business, run a farm, and like so many people across Indi, pay a mortgage and support our family. Just like you, we’re feeling the cost-of-living pinch. Everything is so much more expensive now than it was three years ago, when Albanese and Labor took over, and sadly, our current member has done nothing about it. I value individual freedoms, free enterprise that supports small business, and listening to our community, like I am on opposing solar factories.
A1 The lack of genuine, grass roots common sense in parliament has impacted most of us across Indi. Rather than get angry, I am pushing for change to bring those values back.Broadly, cost of living stress is obvious but the needs of communities throughout Indi’s many regions are quite different and cannot be adequately addressed without first being heard. Being truly accessible and actively listening to each area’s needs, I want to provide practical solutions supporting individuals, communities, businesses and our kid’s futures with fairness and equity based on my core belief that Australians should come first.
A1 In a wealthy country like Australia, we should have world-class public health, education, and affordable housing. We have the resources to make it happen — but only if we choose to act. Under both major parties, you’re paying too much, while 1 in 3 big corporations pay no tax. Our plan takes on the big corporations and makes them pay their fair share. We’d use it to fund world-class public health and education and genuinely tackle the housing, climate and environment crisis. Our plan is ambitious and achievable – it’s fully costed by the Independent Parliamentary Budget Office. This election, you have a once in a generation opportunity to make it happen. Change starts with your vote.
A1
Australia has a Cost of Government crisis. Australia is headed in the wrong direction. Both major parties have failed us. We are thrashing around to find the new direction.
Libertarians believe too much government is the problem, and individual freedom of choice is the solution.
I’m not promising more spending on someone’s pet projects. No subsidies paid for by higher taxes. The Libertarian Party will cut taxes and spending, leaving you with your own money to spend as you choose.
As I have in the past, I will never vote to increase your taxes or decrease your freedom.
A1 I’m running for Family First in Indi because I am passionate about defending the Judeo-Christian and liberal democratic principles that have built our nation. Family First stands for the values I hold - the sanctity of human life, opposition to radical gender ideology, and for the freedom to practise a faith and to educate your children in it. Our family-centric approach makes us a party of both principle and practicality. We need a common sense approach to energy to end high prices. We support family friendly taxation and housing policy. Less government waste means we can fund the services families actually need.
Q2 What are your three key issues in Indi and what action/policy/ plan do you have to make a di erence?
A2
Housing, health & accountability: People want leadership that is focused on helping our community instead of themselves, and I am laser-focused on achieving a better deal for regional Australia. My solutions to the housing crisis are focused on delivering funding for water, sewerage and power connections to unlock new housing – policy that has been adopted by both major parties and shows my influence on the national agenda. Regional Australians get sicker and die sooner and I am fighting for a dedicated Building Rural Hospital Fund to give regional health services access to funding to improve our local hospitals, keep care close to home and provide more regional training opportunities for healthcare workers. I will continue to hold the government to account, so that taxpayer spending stacks up, we stamp out corruption and ensure public money is spent for public good, not political self-interest.
A2
The three issues I’m most passionate about are education, housing, and energy. Labor is committed to fully funding every public school, giving every child the best start and breaking the cycle of inequality early. Fee-free TAFE means school leavers can train for good jobs in key sectors like health and construction. We’re tackling the housing crisis from every angle - Build to Rent, the biggest rent assistance increase in 30 years, 1.2 million new homes, 100,000 homes for first home buyers, and training more tradies to get it done. In energy, we’re investing in household batteries and renewable projects across the country - well on our way to 82% renewable energy by 2030. Labor is doing the work now to make life better for working people—and I’m ready to fight for Indi to be part of it.
A2
Cost of living is the biggest issue impacting all of us right now. We can’t afford to continue on our current path. Interest rates, power bills, fuel, food, insurance, are all more expensive. Helen Haines has done nothing about it. Only the Liberals will deliver a cost-of-living Tax Offset, cutting your tax by $1,200. Cut the fuel tax in half, saving you 25 cents-per-litre, which is $14 per tank, or $700 a year, percar. We will also build more homes by investing $5 billion in essential infrastructure, unlocking 500,000 homes, we’ll ban foreign investors and temporary residents from purchasing existing Australian homes, and we’ll allow first home buyers to access up to $50,000 of their super for a deposit. We will also deliver cheaper and reliable power by unlocking gas and zero-emission nuclear technology, unlike Helen Haines’ plan for solar factories on our farms.
A2 As your One Nation candidate for Indi, I’m focused on immediate cost-of-living relief. By cracking down on government spending, I’ll fight to put money back in your pockets by halving the fuel excise, pushing for family income tax sharing, and cutting electricity bills by 20%. Housing affordability and availability is another priority - I support One Nation’s plan to make homes affordable again by reforming immigration, banning foreign property purchases, and allowing you to use your superannuation for your own home. Lastly, I am also committed to advocating for measures that will end the utilisation of this region’s prime agricultural land for alternative energy solutions that are against the local communities wishes.
A2 Strong Sustainable Local Economy: • Financial incentives and advisory services for primary producers and regional processors to form cooperatives. • The direct economic benefits of the conversion of rural land to renewable energy generation are fairly shared with farmers and regional communities. • Increased support for new locally developed, owned and operated industries that are socially useful, support a healthy environment and provide fulfilling work. • The development and implementation of strategies to attract new residents and retain existing residents, through the provision of appropriate financial incentives, housing, community services, and cultural engagement. • Increased support for rural and regional arts, festivals and sporting fixtures.
A2
We will unchain the economy to return prosperity to us all, set people free to live as they choose and defend our civil liberties from the ongoing attack by government. We will have a flat rate of tax of 20% on income over $50K, reform business taxation to only tax profits when distributed and reduce government participation in the economy. We will abolish the federal department of education empower parents by handing them control and funding, including home schooling co-operatives. We will protect women’s sport and spaces and restrict gender transition medical intervention to adults. We will enshrine a Bill of Rights in the constitution, abolish Sect 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, and oppose misinformation and disinformation laws and government censorship of online platforms – there is no democracy or free society without freedom of speech and freedom of association.
A2 Front line service delivery is how government can help Indi residents. Three major issues are ambulance and casualty wait times, more trains on the NE line and faster road repairs. Sometimes road repairs take so long that I suspect more is being paid to hire the warning signage for two years, than what the repair actually costs. It’s too easy just to call for more services. They can only be responsibly delivered if we prioritise spending on what we actually need. When you have spent hours waiting for an ambulance to take your daughter from the local health service to hospital, it’s simple to understand that waste such as Ambulance Victoria hiring diversity officers has to go. Front line service delivery must take priority over woke, virtue signalling expenditure.
A1 A2
We were unable to contact this candidate, nor get a response from his party prior to going to press. The following is taken from the party’s website.
REDUCE HARM: The criminlisation of cannabis use is a decades old, failed policy that disproportinately harms young and Indigenous people and leads to massive upheaval in the lives of otherwise law abiding citizens. CREATE JOBS: Legalising and regulating cannabis will bring one of the nation’s leading cash crops under the rule of law. This will create jobs and economic opportunities in the formal economy instead of the illicit market. SAVE MONEY: Scare law enforcement resrouces will be better used to ensure public safety while reducing corrections and court costs. Governments would acquire significant new sources of revenue for regulating cannabis sales. PROMOTE CONSUMER SAFETY: Cannabis product testing is becoming a standard requirement for legalised cannabis markets. This means consumers are better informed about the cannabis they use.
A1 I have thrown my hat in the ring due to the bad name for independents that has been brought to bare on INDI, by the current sitting member.
It is important that we have a representative that won’t bow to pressure outside of INDI, and concentrates more fully on the needs of our region. Currently we don’t have a true independent representative that cares enough for farmers, nor for the vulnerable in our electorate. INDI needs true independence that’s what I believe I am providing.
A2 The first issue for INDI is the great renewable rollout that is ripping us all off at the power meter box. These solar factories are a cancer on our prime agricultural land, of toxic proportions. We need reliable base load power, but ratcheting up power costs is all this renewable pipe dream is doing. Housing is also in crisis mode, due to immigration sending homelessness rates off the charts. Immigration must be paused for at least two years while we recalibrate, and take care of our own peoples’ accomodation needs.
Finally, we need more funding for long term accomodation for the mentally ill. Drop in centres and headspace centres are not getting the results we need for so many who really need help. This would also create good outcomes for crimes committed by those who simply need long term help.
Howman Legalise Cannabis
Alysia Regan Greens
Athol Thomas One Nation
Helen Haines Independent
Mark McFalane Independent
Michael White Family First
Mitch BridgesLabor
Tim QuiltyLibertarian
James Trenery Liberal Party
Where do you live?
I live at Oxley and I’ve been there 24 years.
How long have you been a part of the area?
My parents moved to Gapsted in 1979 from Tongala when I was 12 years old.
What do you do for a living?
I drive a truck for Rouse Transport at the moment, but I’ve been driving trucks for 40 years. I was working 10 years at Wheeler Removals and 30 years at Greenfreight.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I enjoy training the kids for the state CFA competitions, plus running in them myself. I like playing cricket for Gapsted and I’ve been at the
club for 46 years. I also enjoy four-wheel-driving and going camping.
What do you think makes the area unique?
The weather: it’s crisp in the winter months and hot during summer, but overall it’s pretty good. There always seems to be a bit of rain about when other areas are missing out.
What would you change about the area?
I think the roads in the area need a major overhaul. The North East is a pretty good place to live: I wouldn’t change to much at all. I love the hills, the bush and so on. Where we came from in Tongala, the biggest hill was a dam bank.
Linda Spaan
How long have you lived here?
I returned here 10 years ago. We came up here in the 1980s for my husband’s work at the SEC and lived at Glen Creek.
What do you like about living here?
The closeness of the caring community. My son and grandson live with me. My son likes fishing, so it’s a prefect place for him.
Would you like to see any additions or changes?
Yes, more activities for younger people. There are plenty of sporting clubs but something for the kids who don’t play sport.
What do you do, your hobbies and interests?
I worked in child protection for 20 years in Melbourne. I was involved with volunteering but now assist my son Wayne with his medical condition.
I help out on the market days at Hazels stand, and I’m a member of the local RSL.
Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?
Definitely to Bogong Village and its beautiful surroundings. Also walks to Pebble Beach and to the gully off Vails Road as it’s a nature lovers paradise.
Upgrade to Gold Leaf on the Rocky Mountaineer
Monte and Linda Hamilton, Piper the Kelpie
Where do you live?
We live in the Ballarat area.
How often do you visit the Bright area?
We visit usually once per year. It’s a very welcoming place.
What do you do for a living?
L: I’m a psychotherapist.
M: I’m a flying student.
What are your hobbies and interests?
L: I like art.
M: I like farming and I’m enjoying learning how to fly.
What do you think makes the area unique?
L: The setting is beautiful. The combination of the amenities and natural attractions works brilliantly. The area is very family and dog-friendly, we couldn’t’ve come here if it hadn’t been. I’m amazed by how much we can do with Piper. There’s the option of medium or long walks to enjoy Bright and surrounds and the signage is really well marked out.
What would you change about the area?
There’s not a lot of things to change. We like it how it is.
Craig Hodgetts
TAWONGA SOUTH
Police continue holiday road safety blitz
POLICE will continue to be out in force across the North East and are urging motorists to take extra care when travelling during the school holidays, particularly over this Easter holidays.
Police are preparing for an in ux of travellers hitting highways and major arterials, heading to holiday hotspots across the region.
Historically April is one of the state’s worst periods for road trauma, and police are urging motorists not to be complacent.
Last April 17 lives were lost on Victorian roads including in the North East, and already this year ve lives have been lost and 47 serious injuries recorded due to motor vehicle collisions in the North East.
Police are prioritising
road safety with several localised operations to be conducted in high-risk areas, culminating in a major statewide road policing blitz over the Easter and ANZAC Day period.
Operation Compass will see police highly visible and
enforcing across the state’s roads, commencing on 17 April and running for an extended 10-day period.
For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads during April, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
Players set for Easter joy
Over 400 tennis players to compete in annual tennis tournament
THE forecast of good weather only adds to the expected enjoyment as hundreds of tennis players from across the country descend on Myrtleford this week and next for Myrtleford Tennis Club’s 36th annual Easter Tournament.
Club president Peter Ternes said it was shaping up to be a great event, with four full days of court action from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
He said the popularity of the event - being only one of ve Eater events on grass courts in Victoria - had seen entries booked out within an hour of opening in the seniors, and three days for the juniors.
“It was our fastest ever booking,” he said.
“We’ve got 126 entries for the junior matches, with 96 players, Victoria-wide, who’ll play at the McNamara Reserve courts.
“We’ve got 476 entries for the senior games, with 319 players registered, and they’ll play on the lawn courts.
“We’ll play from 8am until dark, across all four days of Easter (Friday to Monday).”
Mr Ternes said the event helps keep the club nancially viable.
“It helps keep the club
alive,” he said, noting that it also contributed signi cantly to the local economy.
Of the club’s 150 members, some 10 senior and 34 junior players will compete this weekend.
Spence Reynolds, who started in the club’s ‘Ready, Set, Go’ tennis program, is looking forward to competing in the junior competitions over Easter.
“I feel good about the up-
coming matches...I like a challenge, and I love tennis and I try to be the best I can be,” he enthused.
Fellow juniors Lexie Piazza and Harriet Earl would love to be future champion,
with both admiring the feats achieved by Ash Barty.
“My favourite part about tennis is I get to play with my friends,” said Harriet, who is teaming up with Lexie in the doubles.
At 93, Hazel has the right recipe for life
By FAY MASON
HAZEL Riordan is a shining example of why we should keep busy and live life to the full.
At 93 years of age, she is among Mt Beauty’s oldest residents, but remains active and engaged in our community.
“My daughter Joy once said always keep busy Mum, so heeding her advice I now work in the United Church Op Shop on Mondays, baking my cakes, biscuits, tarts and scones for the market once a month,” she explained.
“I get up at 1am on market days to make sure the scones are fresh.
“I want to go to Bali to learn more about wood carving and turning, but that will have to wait because I’m due to have surgery to have my Pacemaker battery replaced.”
Hazel (née Meagher) was born in July 1931 during the Great Depression, in a small hospital in Mordiallac, Melbourne.
Her father Jim was a plasterer and cra sman designing ceiling cornices and rose centres, something you don’t see very much these days.
Mother Edith was a stay at home mum - being a farmer’s daughter it was not unusual for her to keep house cows, providing the family with milk and butter.
Hazel said Mordiallac was so di erent back then from today, as there were lots of paddocks and gardens.
“My brother Jim had to come home from school at lunchtime to move and water the cows,” she said.
Due to the polio epidemic Hazel did not start school until aged seven.
She le school at age 14 and started a job as a sales assistant in Smorgons butchers on Bridge Road in Richmond.
Hazel met Keith Riordan at a dance where he was a musician, and they married in 1951.
Not long a er they moved to Wangaratta where they stayed for ve years, then moved to a farm at Mongans Bridge.
They had four children - Colin, Joy, Marie and Judy - with 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and so one great, great grandchild, of whom she is very proud because they’ve all done so well.
Teaching herself to drive it
became a thing she loved to do.
Until recently Hazel would o en make the long drive from Mt Beauty to Brisbane to visit her youngest daughter Judy, staying overnight in Moree.
She would o en drive down to Melbourne for the day, meeting family for lunch and a ernoon tea, then driving to back home to Mt Beauty.
Hazel was involved with the local Girl Guides, so when moving back to Melbourne in 1975 she worked at the Girl Guides headquarters for 15 years.
Along with three friends Hazel travelled extensively around the UK and Europe in a motor home - that was needed because one of the group was wheelchair bound.
On another trip to the UK she found work with ‘Country Cousins’, an organisation where you became a live in carer for elderly women for a month at a time.
“I met so many interesting people on my travels,” Hazel said.
She has been back in Mt Beauty for the last 20 years and remains an active member of the community, and an inspiration to many much younger than her.
Bright Easter Mega Market Easter Saturday
THIS Easter the Make it Bake it Grow it Market and the Rotary Easter Market are combining for an Easter Mega Market in Bright on Easter Saturday, 19 April from 9am to 2pm.
There will be a showcase of producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location at Howitt Park, on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River.
Food producers include fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils and much more.
Browse a range of local craft, jewellery, kids clothes, art, pottery, leather works, photography and painting, candles and wellbeing and plants.
Live music and kids face painting are also on offer.
Harrietville Bush Market and duck race
START your family fun this Easter Sunday, 20 April, with the friendly Harrietville Bush Market, on from 8am to 2pm in Tavare Park.
Beneath the trees, browse the array of artisan stalls, including gourmet local food offerings, local produce, cheeses, preserves, clothing, handmade jewellery, plants, home-cooked treats and much more, topped off with live music from DJ Boey. At 1pm head on over to the annual Primary School Duck Race in the Ovens River. There are only 500 ducks available with $500 prize money up for grabs.
All money raised goes to the Harrietville Primary School.
Dinner Plain Polo back on Easter Sunday
AUSTRALIA’S oldest and most celebrated polo event is back on near Dinner Plain over Easter.
Dinner Plain Polo, presented by Castran Real Estate, has been running for more than 34 years and will again bring together polo enthusiasts, spectators, and players from across the country on Easter Sunday, 20 April, from 10am to 5pm.
The event, set against the scenic backdrop of Cobungra Station - only a short drive from Dinner Plain village - celebrates style, sport, and food. Watch the Geebung’s take on the Cuff n Collars in a relaxed atmosphere at Australia’s longest-running polo event.
Also experience outdoor games and novelty events for all ages, helicopter joy rides, and live music, mixed with fine food and drinks available for purchase on-site.
Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted, as there is no liquor license. For more details go to https://events.humanitix.com/ dinner-plain-polo
LOVES TO BAKE: Mt Beauty resident Hazel Riordan loves to bake for market days to help the local op shop.
READY TO PLAY: Mytleford juniors looking forward to competing in the Myrtleford Tennis Club’s Easter Tournament include (from le ) Iza and Quinn Montgomery, Spence Reynolds, Lexie Piazza, Mackenzy Reynolds, Harriet Earl and Summer Milne.
PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan
Students’ healthy eating
WHOROULY Primary
School has embraced healthy eating as part of a new, student-led approach to the statewide Vic Kids Eat Well initiative.
Supported by the Victorian government and delivered by Cancer Council Victoria, the Vic Kids Eat Well initiative is a free movement that provides Outside School Hours Care Services (OSHC), schools, sports clubs, council and community-run organisations with the resources to give kids the healthy start they deserve.
With the support of Gateway Health, OSHC students were to get involved with upgrading their food menu to include nutritious and healthy options.
Whorouly Primary School’s OSHC coordinator, Kylie McAuli e, said involving students with the process was key to introducing new food options they would enjoy.
A tasting session was held for students to explore healthy and nutritious options which could make their way to the menu.
“As part of Vic Kids Eat Well’s ‘bite-sized’ changes, OSHC students are now o ered a variety of fresh, tasty and nourishing snack options that include fruit and vegetables, such as berries and carrot and celery sticks,” Ms McAuli e said.
“We know the consumption of fruit and vegetables is important for both physical health as well as mental health and wellbeing, so we’re really pleased with this shi .”
The service also swapped juice boxes for milk and water at both breakfast and a ernoon tea.
OSHC is supported locally by Felicity Kennedy, a
dedicated health promotion professional from Gateway Health.
“It was great to chat with the kids and to base the new menu on their preferences,” Ms Kennedy said.
“It means the new food options are more likely to be consumed and enjoyed.
“The students also feel part of the process, empowered and have an increased understand-
ing about nourishing foods.”
Ms Kennedy commended Ms McAuli e’s e orts to implement such bene cial changes, and said students and families are responding to the transition positively.
“It’s a pleasure working with a coordinator and school that are so willing to explore change; we’re seeing the bene ts for everyone,” she said.
GREEN THUMBS: Whorouly Primary School students (from left) Rowdy Watson, Lexi Watson, Porter Chalmers and Belle Neary take to gardening with enthusiasm.
PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
THIS Good Friday, the local fire truck will be up and down the streets of Whorouly collecting donations for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
There is also a donation box located at the Whorouly Café - and the café has a box full of ANZAC badges, pens and other paraphernalia for sale in support of the annual ANZAC Appeal.
WHOROULY Football Netball Club will be cooking fish and chips for Good Friday again this year, so Friday night drinks (BYO) and fish and chips will be available to have at the recreation reserve or get take away from 6pm.
WHOROULY Primary School won the annual Marmungan Athletics Sports, held in Wangaratta on March 27, for a second year in a row.
The school competed against Milawa, Oxley, Everton and Carraragarmungee primary schools and it had several age group champions and placegetters, and all students’ scores went towards the winning total.
ON Good Friday, 18 April, St Patrick’s Church in Whorouly will have Stations of the Cross starting at 10am. It will also be a Sunday evening mass on 27 April.
ST JOHN’S Anglican Church in Whorouly will not have any church services on this Easter weekend. Instead, there is a Mass at St Paul’s in Myrtleford on Holy Saturday, April 19 at 7pm, and on Easter Sunday, April 20 at 9am. There will also be the Ecumenical Walk of Witness and Liturgy in the Piazza on Good Friday starting at 10.30am. Regular church services at St John’s are held on Saturday at 5.30pm. Before each service you can enjoy a cuppa in the church hall from about 4.30pm.
- Courtesy of the Whorouly Newsletter
Easter break sees our bunnies bounding home from school
DURING the last week of term one, students from Myrtleford P-12 College created festive decorations to bring home for the Easter holidays.
“We enjoyed getting our Easter cra on with some collage bunnies,” art teacher, Kit Cartwright said.
The art room was full of colourful bunny collages, guaranteed to catch the Easter Bunny’s attention and perhaps leave an extra chocolate egg or two this Easter Sunday morning.
designing their seasonal decorations.
▶ Timothy
says it all: this festive design is sure to keep the spirit of the Easter
until
Children can enjoy fun at the libraries
FAMILIES looking for fun and creative activities these school holidays can head to the Myrtleford, Bright and Mt Beauty libraries for free workshops and crafts for kids of all ages today and tomorrow.
Bookings are essential - call your local library during business hours.
– Thurs, 17 April, 10:30-11:30am Mount Beauty Library: (ph 03 5754 4305)
• Wildflower Pompoms (Ages 12+)
– Thurs, 17 April, 10:30-11:30am
Online safety for children
POLICE have recently been working with young people in the Alpine Shire to deliver important information about Cyber Safety.
Sessions at Bogong Village and Howman’s Gap, with classes and camp groups from grade 5’s through to year 8’s learnt how to stay safe online whilst continuing to play their favourite games and apps.
The ThinkUKnow presentation covered areas such as: differences between real friends and online friends; and how to recognise when something doesn’t add up.
• Axyle Rodriguez’s Easter Bunny collected eggs in the school colours.
• It seems Carlo Sgambelloni’s Easter Bunny collected the most eggs.
• Makira Beatson’s Easter Bunny thought hard about collecting dozens of eggs.
• Accessories are in style for Easter, as Pranshu Poudel demonstrated with his bunny.
• Shelby Teakel’s Easter Bunny was ready to start their modelling career.
• Vincent Maples introduced colorful camouflage to his Easter Bunny.
Naing’s smile
holidays high
next Term.
▲ ES sta member Daisy Pelligrini helped inspire Mitchell Tilson and the other students to create beautiful bunnies.
▲ This trio of tots, Bonnie Harding, Iesha Kroon and Caleb Maxey covered a range of styles when
dash of dashing to his Easter Bunny with a top hat.
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
3 What are prizes to be won in competitions (8)
7 Name a form of stylised exercises based on Chinese martial arts (3,3)
8 What is a body of troops stationed in a fortified place (8)
9 What is an angle in a golf-links fairway (6)
10 Name a group of eight related items (8)
11 Which term describes a warning or caution (6)
14 Name some nocturnal carnivores that feed chiefly on carrion (6)
17 What might we call a plasterer (8)
18 Who created a former method of hypnosis, Franz Anton ... (6)
19 Name an extended musical composition (8)
20 What is a type of long, narrow pasta (6)
21 What describes one deserving of distinction, especially for poetic merit (8)
DOWN
1 Name a cylindrical rocket-launcher (7)
2 What is an altar attendant of minor rank (7)
3 Which English jockey won the Derby nine times, Lester ... (7)
Letters have a number
4 Which planet is nearest the sun (7)
5 Name the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet (7)
6 Which instrumental compositions are usually in several movements (7)
11 Who wrote Alice in Wonderland, Lewis ... (7)
12 Which Pacific republic was formerly New Hebrides (7)
13 What is propanone also known as (7)
Some values are in the right hand cells.
E-QUATIONS
Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
14 Which substance is secreted by an endocrine gland (7)
15 Name the process by which the earth is worn away (7)
16 What is an alternative term for a halo (7)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 INCALESCENT
(a) Increasing in heat (b) Not cautious or careful (c) Helplessly drunk
2 NOISOME (a) Clamorous (b) Unwilling (c) Injurious to health
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Bull-fighting cheer (3)
Eurasian bird: Jack ... (3)
Fearfully (7)
Military priest (5)
Nap: ... off (3)
Rewritable disk (3-2)
Swedish auto maker (5)
Vacation (7)
Very Important Person (3)
Wanderer (5)
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Second gen Toyota C-HR brings style
By CHRIS RILEY,
WE’VE always liked the look of the Toyota C-HR.
Now in its second generation and built in Turkey, C-HR o ers more style, more power and more equipment than before but it comes at a cost.
Prices have jumped considerably since our last encounter with the little crossover.
The letters C-HR stands for Compact High Rider, Cross Hatch Run-about or Coupé High-Rider.
STYLING
A rationalised line-up sees three models, with a choice of two drivetrains and either front- or all-wheel drive.
Adopting Toyota’s new ‘Hammer Head’ design language, C-HR is distinguished on the outside by 17 or 19inch alloys, LED lights with automatic high beam, a rear spoiler plus a grained pattern for the front grille, black bumpers and pillar trim.
Entry GXL is priced from $42,990 plus on-roads and comes with a 1.8-litre four cylinder hybrid drivetrain, together with a 7-speed CVT style transmission and frontwheel drive.
Next comes the flashy Koba, the subject of our test, priced from $49,990, with the same 1.8-litre hybrid and 7-speed CVT.
This hybrid is shared with many Toyota models, including Corolla, Corolla Cross and Lexus CT hatch.
At the top of the range sits the all-wheel drive GR Sport, priced from $54,990 plus on-
roads, with a larger 2.0-litre hybrid.
Inside, the fit out uses a range of recycled materials and no animal-derived products.
Standard kit includes heated sport front seats with combination suede-like and fabric upholstery, powered driver seat with memory, dual-zone climate air with nanoe X air cleaning technology, ambient lighting with colour selection and privacy glass for the rear, and rearside windows.
There are also 19-inch alloys, adaptive cruise, keyless smart entry and start, digital rear-view mirror, auto LED lights and wipers, autolevelling bi-LED headlights, electronic parking brake, front and rear parking sensors, and a 4.2-inch colour driver display and a powered tailgate.
SAFETY
A comprehensive fivestar safety package encompasses 10 airbags, panoramic view camera, colour head-up display and forward collision warning, brake assist and autonomous emergency braking.
The Toyota Safety Sense suite includes the pre-collision safety system, active cruise control, lane trace assist, parking support brake, road sign assist (speed signs only), safe exit assist and more.
Koba and GR Sport both get a tyre repair kit.
ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS
The hybrid powertrain consists of a naturally as-
MODEL LINE-UP:
GXL 2WD: $42,990
Koba 2WD: $49,990
GR Sport AWD, $54,990
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.
pirated 1.8-litre engine and single electric motor, with a combined output of 103kW and 142Nm up 14 per cent on the previous model.
The electric motor contributes 70kW and 185Nm to this equation, with an updated lithium-ion battery pack replacing the old nickel metal hydride unit.
The CVT transmission provides seven steps or simulated gears that provide a sportier drive, but lacks paddles.
DRIVING
Two words spring to mind when it comes to describing the C-HR stylish and tight. It’s 37mm wider than its predecessor which provides more shoulder room but the wheelbase remains the same at 2640mm.
That said, the design is amazing and unlike anything
out of the Toyota playbook, with a two-tone paint job that is a minor masterpiece.
The rear seat is claustrophobic, lacks legroom, doesn’t have rear air outlets and looks like it would get little use.
The concealed rear door handles, designed to give the car a coupe-like appearance, are awkward to use.
The privacy glass also makes it di cult to see out of the back.
The boot is on the smaller side.
The cabin has a more premium feel than before and it’s worth taking some time out to sit and study the interior.
Check out the textures, finishes and the way panels flow into each other they’re really something.
Though the infotainment screen is angled towards the
driver, it and the instrument cluster remain separate units, instead of being housed in a single panel as is the norm.
It suggests the design is a reworking of the previous setup, rather than an all-new approach.
A smaller and lighter hybrid transaxle improves noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels, while the 1.8-litre petrol engine has been refined.
Both GXL and Koba are front-wheel drive only GR Sport is all-wheel drive.
The extra power shows, with greater electrical assistance where it is needed around town, but is o set to some extent by an extra 30kg of weight.
The car also spends more time in EV mode, thanks to the better battery and electric motor combination.
The CVT transmission provides seven steps or simulated gears that provide a sportier drive, but lacks paddles.
Punch the accelerator and the petrol- engine will kick in.
Based on a revised version of Toyota’s TNGA-C platform, suspension is Mac strut at the front and double wishbones at the rear across the line-up.
Ride and handling are terrific, with grippy Bridgestone Turanza rubber.
But the steering feels rubbery at times and the drive experience is far from engaging.
You need to work the drivetrain hard to get the best out of it, but the CVT’s ability to deliver the goods is limiting.
Under hard acceleration, it becomes harsh and noisy,
producing a sound like a lawnmower about to run out of fuel.
In the end you’ll run out of power before you run out of grip.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 4.0L/100km, it takes standard 91 unleaded and has a 43-litre tank. We were getting 4.7L/100km after more than 600km behind the wheel.
SUMMING UP
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.
C-HR is a better looker than the Nissan Juke, its most direct competitor.
It’s a car I want to like but one which always seems to fall short short on power, short on space and short on practicality.
The all-hybrid line-up has pushed up prices more than $10,000, with the mid-spec Koba expected to account for 70 per cent of sales.
STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / Unlimited kilometres
■ SAFE AND STYLISH: The Toyota CH-R Koba o ers a sleek two-tone look and brings a five-star safety rating.
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ANZAC DAY
The following roads will be closed for short periods of time on Friday, 25 April 2025 to allow the safe staging of the Anzac Day Services across the Alpine Shire.
BRIGHT
5.45am to approximately 6.45am
• Ireland St closed at Barnard St/ Camp St intersection
• Ireland St closed at the Cobden St roundabout
MYRTLEFORD
10am to approximately 12 noon
• Clyde St closed between Queen St and Great Alpine Road
10.30am to approximately 12noon
• Great Alpine Road closed between Standish St and Albert St / Lewis Ave
• Clyde St closed between Standish St and Queen St
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• Burke St closed at the roundabout (clock tower)
• Anderson St closed at Wood St intersection.
10am to approximately 12 noon
• Ireland St closed at Mafeking Square roundabout
• Ireland St closed at the Cobden St roundabout
• Bourke St closed at the entry to the roundabout
• Anderson St closed at Wood St intersection
10.30am to approximately 11am
Bakers Gully Rd closed between Park St and Cobden St to allow for the commencement of the march
Note: The V/Line bus stop in Anderson St will be moved to Apex Park on Gavan St (opposite Woolworths) for the duration of the closure.
MYRTLEFORD RECREATION RESERVE
Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 commencing at 7pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on May 1, 2025. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action o ce or at the meeting. For further enquiries, please contact the Secretary Amanda Shepherd on 0437 104 046
• Smith St will be closed for a short period between the Myrtleford RSL Hall and Standish St for the march
A detour will be in place for all vehicles, please follow the signs.
Note: The V/Line bus stops on Great Alpine Road will be temporarily moved to the corner of Albert and Elgin Sts, in front of the Old School Museum, for the duration of the closure.
MOUNT BEAUTY
10.30am to approximately 11.45am
• Lakeside Ave closed between Kiewa Valley Highway and Kiewa Cres
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• Park St will be closed for a short period between Kiewa and Tawonga Cres for the march
Note: This will also close Hollonds St to through tra c. Any cars parked in Hollonds St will be able to exit via Park Street after the march.
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In loving memory of BAILEY (nee Eather), Geraldine “Gerri”.
28/6/1957 - 13/3/2025
Loving mother of Daniel, Simon “Buzz” and Tessa. Treasured daughter of Bruce and Eleanor Eather (dec). Much loved and loving sister of Matthew (dec), Rosemary (dec), Carmel, Bernadette, Imelda, Michael, Patrick, Monica, Catherine, Margaret-Mary and their families. She lives as bright as ever in each
Remembered always.
GROOT, Simon. 14/1/1958 – 11/4/2025
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Passed away peacefully at North East Health Wangaratta. Aged 67 years.
Dearly loved husband of Sherre (dec). Loved father of Mariah and partner Stephen. Loved younger brother of Marianne, Olga and Elizabeth. Brother in-law of Tony, Garry and Barry. Opa of Lyric and Aziel. Uncle of Michelle, Jacqui, Marijke, Brendan (dec), Karl, Kris and Mechelle.
As per Simon’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
A wake will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2025 at the Bright RSL commencing at 2pm.
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Passed away peacefully at Myrtleford Lodge on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Aged 93 years.
Beloved husband of Gladys (dec) Loving father of Joanne. Goodbye my darling Dad, I will miss you forever. Love always, Joanne.
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WINNERS AND LOSERS
NORTH ALBURY 2.2
GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: J. Murphy 2, T. Broomhead 2, J. Penny 1, J. Minogue 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: N. Cooper 3, W. Christie 2, C. Thompson 2, S. Booth 1, L. McCartney 1, S. Cattapan 1. BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Jackson Weidemann, Jack Penny, Flynn Gardiner, Ben Rigoni.
WANGARATTA ROVERS: Kieren Parnell, Xavier Allison, Charlie Thompson, Samuel Cattapan, Lochie O’Brien, Brodie Paul.
GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: M. Way 3, B. Hernan 2, E. Boxall 1, N. Bracher 1. MYRTLEFORD: T. Cappellari 3, J. East 3, B. Ricardi 3, L. Murphy-Dale 2, K. Agosta 2, R. Sharp 2, R. Bouker 1, M. Munro 1, D. Harrington 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Alex Pocock, Indhi Kotzur, Will McCarty, Beau O’Neill, Sebastian Quirk, Angus Sinclair. MYRTLEFORD: Jaxon East, Thomas Cappellari, Nicholas Ferguson, Simon Curtis, Bowen Calogero, Matthew Munro. WODONGA RAIDERS
NETBALL SCORES THIRDS RESULTS
A GRADE
Wodonga Raiders 65 def Myrtleford 48 North Albury 66 def Wangaratta Rovers 35 Albury 17 def by Yarrawonga 59 Lavington 48 drew with Wodonga 48 Wangaratta 42 def by Cor-Ruth 43
BEST: LAVINGTON: M. Plunkett, Z. Klemke, C. Hall, A. Russell, R. Costello, F. Scott. WODONGA: M. Hack, B. Parkin, J. Hymus, J. Hodgkin, J. Packer, M. Prenter.
Wod. Raiders 12.10 (82) def Myrtleford 6.8 (44)
GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS B. Sheridan 4, A. Everett 2, N. Andrews 2, B. Wilson 1, H. Gray 1, R. Finnimore 1, B. Saunders 1. MYRTLEFORD T. Cooper 2, J. Hazeldine 1, L. Masin 1, W. Graham 1, N. Nannipieri 1, BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS A. Alatalo, A. Everett, R. Frazer, B. Sheridan, B. Wilson, C. McFarland. MYRTLEFORD H. Stripeikis, T. Cooper, J. Hazeldine, J. Novak, M. White, S. Colson. Wangaratta 9.13 (67) def Cor-Ruth 3.8 (26)
GOALS: WANGARATTA C. Kerwin 3, C. Petersen 3, J. Blake 2. Corowa
Rutherglen C. Duryea 1, J. Massey-chase 1, A. Wynne 1. BEST: WANGARATTA C. Donald, O. Boyle, C. Bott, C. Haring, J. Blake, C. Kerwin. COROWA RUTHERGLEN A. Coghill, t. longmire, J. Forge, C. Duryea, H. Hall, J. Lavis.
Nth Albury 4.2 (26) def by Wang Rovers 17.20 (122)
GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: T. Wiesner-Milham 3, H. Westmoreland 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: C. Johnson 4, J. Correll 2, Z. O’Shannessy
2, J. Comensoli 2, C. Boman 1, C. Lugg 1, M. Semmens 1, T. Ford 1, E. Saunders 1, J. Wohlers 1, C. Maher 1. BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Z. Graham, T. Wiesner-Milham, T. Frazer, W. Harrington, C. Spencer, C. O’Rourke. WANGARATTA ROVERS: M. Semmens, C. Boman, C. Johnson, E. Saunders, J. Wohlers, J. Allan. Albury 10.8 (68) def Yarrawonga 5.7 (37)
GOALS: ALBURY: J. Carey 3, J. Whiting 2, L. Reid 2, T. Delahunty 1, B. Hilton 1, K. Piltz 1. YARRAWONGA: S. Trembath 2, M. Smith 1, I. Hutchison 1, B. Johnson 1.
ALBURY 3.2 7.5 10.8 13.12.90
YARRAWONGA 1.4 5.7 11.10 12.13.85
GOALS: ALBURY: R. Garthwaite 3, M. Walker 3, K. Heiner-Hennessy 2, F. Carroll 1, J. Gaynor 1, J. Pitt 1, J. Kelly 1, T. Quade 1. YARRAWONGA: L. Williams 5, N. Fothergill 3, M. McCabe 1, J. Urquhart 1, B. Coghill 1, W. Wheeler 1.
BEST: ALBURY: Jake Gaynor, Ryan Garthwaite, Isaac Muller, Mat Walker, Kolby HeinerHennessy, Max Byrne. YARRAWONGA: Harrison Wheeler, Daniel Howe, Ben Coghill, William Wheeler, Leigh Williams, Cameron Wilson.
GOALS: LAVINGTON: C. Sanson 2, T. Oosterhoff 2, E. Perryman 2, A. Swinnerton 2, J. Glanvill 1, M. Sheather 1, N. Newton 1. WODONGA: O. Willding 2, J. Cassidy 1.
BEST: LAVINGTON: Alex Swinnerton, Jesse Hart, Nicholas Newton, Jack Driscoll, Jack Costello, Alex Bennett WODONGA: Reuben Bourke, Charlie Morrison, Matthew Soroczynski, Tom Miller, Tom O’Sullivan, Gabriel Crothers.
H. Cameron, G. Flanagan, W. Blomeley. YARRAWONGA: A. Dickins, M. Grinter, C. deOleveira, J. Eales, R. Mulquiney, B. Symes. North Albury............. 8.5 (53) Wangaratta Rovers 15 9 (99)
BEST: NORTH ALBURY: O. Bruce, C. McIntosh, A. Crelley, C. Summers, K. Duncan. WANGARATTA ROVERS: H. Nolan, O. Clelland, S. Nolan, S. Comensoli, J. Cook, R. Gorman. Lavington 18 12 (120) Wodonga .................. 4.3 (27)
BEST: LAVINGTON: A. Cook, J. Weidemann, P. Ryan, C. Robertson, L. Gaffney, J. Hockley. WODONGA: Z. Nugent, B. Russell, L. Nugent, J. Bradshaw, G. McKimmie, J. O’Neill. Wangaratta 10 8 (68) Corowa Rutherglen 12 3 (75)
BEST: WANGARATTA: O. Roberts, C. Newton, N. Sampson, P. Wright, H. Burgan, A. Simmonds. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: F. Parker, D. Clancy, H. Canning, T. Smith, J. Johnstone, B. Pirnag.
ROUND2
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
WODONGA vs NTH ALBURY WANG ROVERS vs ALBURY
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
COROWA RUTHERGLEN vs WODONGA RAIDERS
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
MYRTLEFORD vs LAVINGTON YARRAWONGA vs WANGARATTA
GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Joel Sanford 3; Joe Magro 2; Tim Berenyi 1; Joel Coombs 1; Charlie Houghton 1; Edward Ivill 1. MOYHU: David McDonald 2; Charlie Gibson 1; Harrison Grant 1; Jordan Hansted 1; George Hearn 1; Aaron Thrum 1; Darby West 1. BEST: BONNIE DOON: Peter Cairns, Joshua Smart, Joel Sanford, Zac Tanner, Thomas Snooks, Tim Berenyi. MOYHU: Jordan Hansted, Matthew Thrum, David McDonald, Bailey Zimmermann, Harry Verdon, Jaxon Osmotherlt. GOORAMBAT 3.0
A GRADE: Bonnie Doon 59 def Moyhu 43 Tarrawingee 45 def Milawa 43 Benalla All Blacks 36 def Nth Wangaratta 26 Whorouly 46 def King Valley 24
Goorambat 27 def Greta 18
B GRADE: Bonnie Doon 50 def Moyhu 33; Tarrawingee 20 def by Milawa 29; Benalla 30 def by Nth Wangaratta 42; Whorouly 49 def King Valley 33; Goorambat 34 drew Greta 34.
B RESERVE: Bonnie Doon 59 def Moyhu 32; Tarrawingee 26 def Milawa 23; Benalla 50 def Nth Wangaratta 19; Whorouly 46 def king Valley 15;
C GRADE: Bonnie Doon 55 def Moyhu 35; Tarrawingee 11 def by Milawa 29; Benalla All Blacks 27 def Nth Wang 25; Whorouly 24 def by King Valley 47.
15&U: Bonnie Doon 63 def Moyhu 15; Tarrawingee 37 def Milawa 22; Benalla All Blacks 61 def Nth Wangaratta 14; Whorouly 29 def by King Valley
ROUND4
FRI, APRIL 18
GRETA vs MOYHU
BONNIE DOON vs BENALLA ALL BLACKS
SAT, APRIL 19
BRIGHT vs TARRAWINGEE
KING VALLEY vs MILAWA
Goorambat, North Wangaratta, Whorouly - BYE
GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Rhys Goodley 2; Jamie Dunne 1; Duane Haebich 1; Matthew Ryan 1; Brayden Stepien 1. GRETA: Frazer Judd 13; Cody Crawford 9; James McClounan 2; Brodie Pearson 2; Joshua Bell 1; Lachie Kennett 1; Xavier Wales 1; Bradley Whinray 1. BEST: GOORAMBAT: Kobe Black, Benjamin Reaburn, Jamie Dunne, Brayden Wapling, Charlie Briggs, Victor Butler. GRETA: Lachie Kennett, Frazer Judd, James McClounan, Bradley Whinray, Daniel Cassidy.
WHOROULY 4.4 7.14 13.14 15.17.107
KING VALLEY 3.4 5.5 9.7 13.9.87
GOALS: WHOROULY: Matthew Robinson 5; Jon Pethybridge 2; Jessie Smith 2; Lachie Barbour 1; Daniel Boyle 1; Oliver Dixon 1; Glenn White 1; Cameron Wood 1; Edward. Woolford 1. KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler 7; Jacob Finger 2; Tristan Mears 2; Sam Evans 1; Hayden Sims 1. BEST: WHOROULY: Jessie Smith, Matthew Robinson, Daniel Boyle, Edward Woolford, Cameron Wood, Corey Southern. KING VALLEY: Charlie Davies, Sam Evans, Scott Jansen, Jacob Finger, Beau Wheeler, Robbie Wood.
GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Michael Ryan 2; Dylan Sinclair 2; Sam Cox 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: Corey Smith 11; Baxter Lane-Gee 3; Ruari Adamo 2; Damien Bradley 2; Jhye Devine 2; Josh Nanson 1; Tyler Nanson 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Sam Cox, Campbell Drury, Flynn Weeks, Kieran Linke, Jesse Walker, Brady Linke. NORTH WANGARATTA: Corey Smith, Billy Raggett, Matthew Curtis, Coby Arbuckle, Kyle McQuade, Damien Bradley.
GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Ned Gorman 2; Ashley Cook 1; Danyon Hearne 1; Oliver Sharp 1.
Jenkins, James Octigan, Sean Campitelli, Andrew Neil Walker, Jack Kirley, Cody Turner. MOYHU: Ryan Hargreaves, Max Startin, Leroy Dowling, Anthony Welsh, Nikolas McAsey, Kallam Pensak.
30; Goorambat 8 def by Greta 75. No other scores available at time of print
*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.
MILAWA: Brady Bartlett 5; Harry Allan 4; Joel Radovanovic 4; Aaron Law 2; Daniel Bihun 1; Corey Dunn 1; Tyler Dunn 1; Braydon Kearns 1. BEST: TARRAWINGEE: Cameron Chamberlain, Tyler Hogan, Austin Amery, Hugh Amery, Patrick Byrne, Seth Coonan. MILAWA: Brandon Fitzpatrick, Braydon Kearns, Josh Owen, Brady Bartlett, Jared Lea, Aaron Law.
Tigers 2.4 3.6 5.6 5.9 (39)
Kangaroos 5.0 9.3 16.5 22.10 (142)
GOALS: TIGERS: M. Benton 1, X. Dodgshun 1, R. Webb 1, 1, E. Damon 1. KANGAROOS: B. Hiskins 5, H. Jacka 5, J. Scheier 4, K. Jackson 3, A. Symons 2, T. Hunter 2, A. Hines 1. BEST: TIGERS: A. Turner, R. Webb, O. Mullane, M. Benton, E. Damon. KANGAROOS: J. Scheier, K. Jackson, A. Symons, H. Ackerly, O. Edwards, B. Hiskins,
Bright 4.4 6.8 12.11 18.14 (122)
Benalla 1.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 (18)
GOALS: TIGERS: L. Benton 2, V. Godenzi 1. KANGAROOS: M. Coleman 5, L. Canning 1, J. Pople 1, C. Borschmann 1, N. Gigliotti 1, H. Edwards 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: N. Gigliotti, R. Mackinnon-Burman, J. Pople, H. Muratore, D. Jeffries, L. Solimo. Junior Magpies
GOALS: TIGERS: C. Togolo-Hill 2, T. Conroy 1. Kangaroos: G. McCurdy 1, F. Mccoy 1, M. Tucker 1, J. Ring 1, Z. Freeman 1. BEST: TIGERS: F. Clare, A. Webb, A. Tekesic, O. Nicoll, C. Togolo-Hill, M. Davern. KANGAROOS: H. Sartori, F. Mccoy, J. Ring, M. Tucker, Z. Ivory, Z. Freeman.
GOALS: BRIGHT: T. Brierty 5, O. Dalbosco 3, G. Banks 2, O. Lewis 2, B. Brady 2, C. Garratt 2, A. Murrells 1, R. Logan 1. BENALLA: O. Beaton 1, K. Thwaites 1, M. Willett 1. BEST: BRIGHT: E. Lodge, H. Johnston, A. Toy, B. Brady, H. West. BENALLA: B. Cooney, J. Fry, L. Ham, B. Blackford, L. Boulton, H. Skelton, College
Myrtleford
GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: L. Bott 7, L. Cannata 2, J. Pell 2, L. Sloan 1, J. Davern 1. CENTRALS: S. Webster Mizzi 3, N. Jones 2, A. Fraser 2, J. Walkerden 2, H. Muraca 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: L. Bott, L. Sloan, B. McLeod, J. Olenczuk, G. Thomas, J. Davern. CENTRALS: C. Blair, S. Webster Mizzi, N. Jones, A. Fraser, J. Walkerden, P. Godfrey. Bright
COLLEGE: H. Dyson 1, C. Scanlan 1, L. Johnson 1, H. Carson 1, J. Llewellyn 1. IMPERIALS: M. Allisey 2.
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GOALS: COLLEGE: S. Reid 3, H. McKenzie 1, L. Pensak 1, L. Dillon 1. MYRTLEFORD: H. Durling 2, J. Bruneau 1, T. McPherson 1. BEST: COLLEGE: H. Bowman, F. Burgan, L. Pensak, L. Bigham-Wallis, S. Reid, H. Allan. MYRTLEFORD: B. McMasters, B. Robb, S. Muraca, N. Robb, J. Bruneau, R. Harris.
Imperials
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Mansfield 0.1 0.2 0.2 2.4 (16)
GOALS: IMPERIALS: B. McMonigle 5, M. Marek 4, H. Bandt 3, H. Allen 3, K. McPhan 2, C. Flynn 1, R. Mckay 1, T. Stefaniak 1, A. Schultz 1, B. Benton 1. MANSFIELD: M. Payne 1, T. Kynnersley 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: C. Flynn, R. Canning, M. O’Sullivan, H. Allen, B. McMonigle, A. Schultz. MANSFIELD: J. Lean, K. Middleton, N. Hoskin, A. Dunn, R. Christopher, P. Sorn.
Junior Magpies 3.1 3.4 6.6 8.9 (57)
Centrals 5.5 8.11 12.11 20.15 (135)
GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: S. McIntosh 3, H. Scalzo 1, H. Tanner 1, L. Sexton 1, C. Allan 1, J. Parker 1. CENTRALS: R. McNamara 8, C. Kennedy 4, C. Ormond 3, R. Parsons 3, C. Hazell 1, L. Ring 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: H. Scalzo, K. Ross, J. Parker, S. McIntosh, C. Littel. CENTRALS: R. McNamara, C. Ormond, J. Lewis, H. Burke, B. Mawson, N. Paul.
(9) Benalla Black
J. Llewellyn, R. Lyster, C. Scanlan, J. Fenn. IMPERIALS: W. Honeychurch, B. Sealey, T. Styles, S. O’keeffe, C. Moss, J. Garner,
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GOALS: BENALLA BLACK: O. Parker 4, O. Wardill 3, J. Montgomery 2, H. Ross 1, J. Bamford 1. BEST: BRIGHT: C. Wood, H. Bruneau, K. Watkins, K. O’Donnell, D. Finlaw, B. McConnachie. BENALLA BLACK: J. Montgomery, B. Wells, H. Ross, N. Norman, L. Webster, O. Wardill. Imperials
Mansfield Yellow
GOALS: IMPERIALS: J. Campbell 2, W. Startin 1. MANSFIELD YELLOW: B. Turner 5, M. Watson 2, C. Martin 2, J. Hoskin 2, J. Forrest 1, C. Bretherton 1, N. Hutchinson 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: J. Campbell, J. Ginnivan, C. Cumming, S. Newton, C. Govers, L. Welch. College
Mansfield Blue
GOALS: COLLEGE: L. O’Brien 9, R. Monk 1, L. Pensak 1, C. Bowman 1. MANSFIELD BLUE: M. Storer 2, O. Pigdon 1, J. Clydesdale 1, H. Shevlin 1. BEST: COLLEGE: L. O’Brien, C. Bowman, C. O’Brien, J. Guley, R. Monk, J. Borschmann. MANSFIELD BLUE: R. Purday, D. Mercieca, S. West, O. Pigdon, J. Kynnersley, H. Shevlin.
Benalla Red
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JUNIOR MAGPIES: W. Stamp, E. Davies, J. Briggs, R. Filipenko, E. Fulton. CENTRALS: J. Oats, J. Vincent, L. Palmer, W. Lever, A. Thayer, O. Forster.
(65) Myrtleford
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GOALS: BENALLA RED: C. Nolen 3, J. Hart 2, T. Mount 2, C. Pollard 1, X. De Fazio 1, J. Binion 1. MYRTLEFORD: A. Knobel 4, X. Millar 2, K. Prott 1, C. Schell 1, N. Harris 1. BEST: BENALLA RED: J. Hart, J. Pollard, N. Cooney, C. Pollard, T. Williams, S. Mount. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: A. Knobel, B. Parolin, N. Harris, N. Durling, O. Hunkin, B. McMahon.
MICHAEL SACCO
Golfers tee off across region
MOUNT BEAUTY GOLF CLUB
GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY, 9 April
BASTONI PIZZERA STABLEFORD & SUPER & AMCR 71
A Grade Winner: Chris Rowney (13) 37 pts. A Grade Runner Up: David Matthews (13) 35 pts.
THE ladies of the Mount Beauty Golf Club played both the front nine and the 18 holes on Wednesday, 9 April.
B Grade Winners: Adrian Haddock (23) 36 pts c/b. B Grade Runners Up: Paul Cowman (20) 36 pts.
Super 6 Winner: David Matthews (13) 18 pts. Super 6 Runner Up: Brendan Wheeler (12) 14 pts.
Ball Winners: G Black 35, F Dale 34, S Piddington 34, J Piddington 34. Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Chris Rowney, 4th 2nd Shot: Spider Hancock, 8th: Brad Carroll, 14th: Darren McCormack, 16th: Frazer Dale.
Ball Winners: G Black 37, B O’Donohue 36, S Hancock 36, V Sims
36, L Browne 35, M Broz 35, D Matthews34, A Bryant 34, P Veldman 34.
Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Heather Thompson and Craig Shewell, 4th 2nd Shot: Penelope White and Craig Shewell, 8th: Victoria Sims, 14th: Lesley Browne and Geoffrey Sims, 16th: Jim Martin.
Tuesday, 8 April
Bastoni Pizzeria Par AMCR 73
A Grade Winner: Marnie Broz (19) +3. A Grade Runner Up: Victoria Sims (8) 0.
Foodworks NTPs - 1st Victoria Sims, 2nd/4th: Victoria Sims 14th: Sarah Deas.
The nine holes was won by Ute Svoboda with 17 points, from Ann Bellingham on 14 points.
The 18 holes was won by Carol Bartholomew with 37 points from Jooyon Kang-Redmond with 35 points.
The ladies again played nine holes and 18 holes on Saturday, 12 April in a Par comp.
The front nine holes was won by Ute Svoboda with 0 from Gill Harrowfield with -2, while the 18 holes was won by Jooyon KangRedmond with 0, from Carol Bartholomew’s -1.
The men’s Monday League 18 holes was played on Monday, 7 April and was won by Andrew Greenfield with an amazing 47 points, including two wipes.
Trevor English with 38 points was runner-up, with Ben Ritson with 37 points rounding out the podium.
NTP on the seventh was Andrew Greenfield, the ninth was David Drew, the 17th was Keith Archibald and the 18th was Ben Ritson.
The men played the front nine on Wednesday, 9 April, which was won by Mark Redmond with 21 points from Michael Bartholomew on 20 points.
Ivan Mock, Tom Docherty & Andrew Greenfield shared third spot for their 19 points apiece.
The last round of the men’s Club Championships was played on Saturday, 12 April.
The round was won by Trevor English with net 69 from visitor from Thurgoona, Greg Haynes, with net 71 from Dave Browning and Peter Johns, both with net 72.
NTP on the seventh, along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, was Neil Tappe.
The ninth was Peter Johns, 17th was Mark Redmond while Peter Dilley took home the cash on the 18th.
The Championships were played out over four rounds with the best three rounds counting for a score.
A Grade Club Champion for 2025 is Victor Selway (224), from Roger Church (237) and Dave Browning (242).
B Grade was won by Trevor English (258) from Stephen Short (261) and Ron Gallagher (269).
C Grade was won by Michael Bar-
tholomew (284) from Tristan Skitt (296) and Bruce Plant (301).
The 54 Hole Handicap Champion for 2025 is Victor Selway, net 212, from Trevor English (213) and Ben Ritson (219).
Congratulations to all who played in the championships.
BRIGHT
COUNTRY GOLF CLUB
WINSTON Churchill once said, “Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.”
Those words certainly reflect the difficulty in the game today.
With all the modern pressures in life, the idea of wandering around a golf course for over four hours can be difficult for those who don’t play golf, but for those with a passion for golf, it’s a normal thing to do.
Bright veterans who played on Monday, 7 April enjoyed the competition, but only one golfer played to their handicap.
The winner was Colin Richardson from Porepunkah playing off a 27-handicap, who had 36 points.
The runner up was Marg Curtis, 15 H/C 35 points.
Ball winners: Jenny Richter 34 pts C/B, Graham Barrow 34 pts C/B, Robert Taylor 34 pts, Julie Englert 33 pts.
NTPs - 3rd: Graham Barrow, 6th: Mick Dunne, 11th: Robert Taylor, 16th: Joel Matthews.
Thursday, 10 April, Men’s Stableford competition.
A field 42 players played, and two are still unaccounted for - it seems that the course is playing easier, with several players playing under their handicaps.
The winners were grinners: Robert Davey 22 H/C 40 pts C/B, and John O’Shea finally remembered how to hit a golf ball playing off a 15 H/C 40 pts.
Next were Lachlan Thomson 19 H/C 38 pts, Stephen Madden from the Port Fairy Golf Club 6 H/C 37 pts C/B, Graham McElvenny 25 H/C 37 pts and Scott Hovenga 31 H/C 36 pts C/B.
Ball winners: Troy Stevens 35 pts C/B, Angus Murrells 35 pts C/B, ‘The Duffer’ Paul Duff 35 pts C/B, Ken Bailey 35 pts C/B, Phil Bardsley-Smith 35 pts, Steve O’Reilly 33 pts C/B, Beau Whitely 33 pts C/B and Andy Miller 33 pts C/B.
NTPs - 3rd: Phil Bardsley-Smith, 6th: Heath Thompson, 11th: Beau
Whitely, 16th: Steve Madden.
The chicken winner, on the front nine was Johnnie Ocean with a magnificent 24 points - his nine included eight pars and a single bogey.
It was a bit of a tussle for the NAGA winner, with three golfers tied on 28 points, but on a countback, John Forbes came out the winner.
Friday, 11 April, Ladies 2-person 9-hole Ambrose.
Winners were Jenny Richter and Graeme Meade 34.5, and in second place were Giselle Braithwaite and Roschelle Harrison 35.25.
Ball winners: Mandy Clayton and Jenny Chalwell 36.25, Lucy Snowden and Julie Englert 39.75.
Saturday, 12 April, Ladies Maggio Cup, round 4 Stableford competition.
NTPs - 3rd: Carol Bailey (three centimetres from the hole), 6th: Tina Cook, 11th: Robyn McGrath, 16th: Heather Thompson. Saturday, 12 April, men’s Par event.
Much like the majority of those who played, most didn’t like the idea of Par, but there were four who did manage to play under their handicaps.
A total of 48 players set off to torment themselves and the winners were: Graham Badrock, 17 H/C plus 3 C/B, Allan Poyner 28 H/C plus 3, Darcy Creer 29 H/C plus 2, Greg Walsh 17 H/C plus 1, Peter Dredge 20 H/C 0.
Ball winners: Jason Fillippi 0, Chris Davey 0, Bill Stonhill 0, Nev Blewitt 0, Angus Murrells -1, Guy Packham -1.
NTPs - 3rd: Paul Duff, 6th: Jackpot, 11th and 16th: please see report in clubhouse.
The NAGA went to the lowest score of those who were at the presentations, eight players scuttled off home, and the remaining golfer, was the one and only Dennis Pangrazio with -8.
The members draw went to Guy Packham who wasn’t in attendance so it will jackpot to next Saturday.
The Bright Golf Guru thought of the week: should there be a local rule for golf balls stuck beside a tree root leaving the player with no other option to hack their ball away, or take a penalty drop?
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CHAMPIONS: Mount Beauty Golf Club champions Victor Selway, Trevor English, and Michael Bartholomew.
Community bowls wraps up for another year
BRIGHT Bowls Club’s social community bowls competition has concluded for another year, with participants enjoying making new friends and having fun on the greens.
This year once again the competition consisted of 20 teams divided into two groups, ‘Mountains’ and ‘Valleys’, with each consisting of 10 teams, and games were played over seven weeks on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.
Each team can consist of up to four alternating players, but only three can play at any time.
It is always very pleasing to see many familiar faces and also welcomed the new teams of both younger and senior players join in on the fun this year.
Congratulations to the overall winners ‘Deplorabowls’ - skip Tim Webber, Darren Ferrier and John
WINNERS: The ‘Deplorabowls’ won Bright Bowls Club’s community bowls competition, with skip Tim Webber, Darren Ferrier and John Henstridge (absent Frank Kusch) accepting the perpetual cup.
Henstridge (absent Frank Kusch) accepted the perpetual cup, and individual players received a memorial cup and donated their $450 prize money to Unicef Gaza Children’s fund.
Punka Try Hards team of Bill Hayes, Kevin and Jan Mock received second place and donated their $250 to Anglicare.
The Alexanders team of Cameron Alexander Kay, Alexander and Robert Taylor came third and donated their $100 to Bright CFA.
Mallets team of Helen Doyle, Joan McKenzie, Dot Conroy and Greg Pepyat nished fourth and donated their $50 to Bright Croquet Club.
UP AND
Kath
The Bright Bowls Club would like to thank the following local business for their generous sponsorship of all prize money, the many weekly ra e prizes and barbecue supplies: Alexander’s First National Real Estate, Dickens Real Estate, Bright Ice Creamery, Beechworth Bakery (Bright), Ritchie’s Super IGA Bright,
Woolworths Bright, Bill Connolly, and Bright Brewery, while Bright RSL provided the memorial cups.
The club also sends a huge thank you to all the participants - it was pleasing to see many di erent age groups came to enjoy themselves over the seven weeks of glorious balmy evenings, and
of course not forgetting the many members of the Bright Bowls Club who helped to achieve a successful event.
In other club news, the Bright Bowls Club’s ve year and under nal was played recently.
The event is aimed to encourage new members that have been bowling for less than ve years to enter a club singles competition game and gain con dence from the experience.
The four entrants were Maureen Magill, Bruce Neilson, Di Anders and Kath Simpson, and a er some close earlier games the nal was between Kath Simpson and Bruce Neilson
The nal score a er 19 ends was a win to Kath with 22 to Bruce’s 10.
Kath joined the Bright Bowls Club this year a er enjoying playing in community bowls.
Myrtleford bowlers win state pairs championship
MYRTLEFORD Bowls Club members Mary Paton and Peta Mattys claimed victory in the women’s pairs event at the 2025 Bowls Victoria state championships at Bendigo recently.
The duo won the right to represent the region a er taking out the Ovens and Murray championship.
They played eight games on the way to the nals where they ultimately faced o against the team from Moama, representing the Bendigo Campaspe Gold elds Region.
A very proud Myrtleford Bowls
In other club news, as the Myrtleford Bowls Club barefoot bowls season draws to a close, more than 60 players will miss their regular Tuesday night outing.
A new season will commence in November.
Winners of this year’s summer competition is the team ‘U3 Again’, comprising of Scott Cooper, Craig Power and David Frecklington.
Club events too are winding down, with the Fred Ivone Meldley having been contested recently.
A combination of singles, doubles, triples and fours are contested, and this year’s tournament was won by the team of Jim Murtagh, Gwilma Brown, Lance Symons and Phylliis
Ladies upstage the men at the SGA Autumn Classic
GORGEOUS weather, great people and a pair of magnicent golf courses set the stage for the 2025 SGA Autumn Classic, hosted by Social Golf Australia and the Bright Chalet over the weekend of April 11-13.
A total of 45 men and women golfers from across Victoria competed in the event, which featured a combination of Individual
Aggregate Stableford and Pairs Best Ball, played over 36 holes at Bright Country Golf Club and Myrtleford Golf Club.
Notably, the ladies outplayed the men over the weekend, with the podium an all-girls a air.
In the teams event, it was a nail-biting three-way tie for rst on 90 total Stableford points, requiring a count-
back to determine the placings.
Congratulations to champions Helen O’Shea and Jo Crowston, who pipped Di Francois and Rosie Trewin, followed by Rukshana Mohammed and Marcella Broz.
In the individual comp, the ladies also dominated the leaderboard.
Di Francois blitzed the eld with 78 total stableford
points, followed by Marcella Broz on 73, and Helen O’Shea on 72.
Congratulations, too, to Suba Thiruchenthuran, who captured the Friday warm-up round at Bright GC.
Social Golf Australia thanks the courses, their sta , the members and the local community for hosting the event, and look forward to returning in 2026.
BEST AFIELD: Jim Murtagh, Gwilma Brown, Lance Symons and Phylliis Swindley won the recent Fred Ivone Meldley.
STATE TITLE: Mary Paton and Peta Mattys took out the state pairs title at the recent 2025 Bowls Victoria State Championships.
COMING:
Simpson defeated Bruce Neilson to claim victory in the five year and under final.
Myrtleford and Bright courses for the SGA Autumn Classic.
MATCH REVIEWS
Lions roar in scorching King Valley clash
BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au
ROUND three of the 2025 Ovens and King competition saw the mercury soar as Whorouly returned to the winners list over King Valley.
In the senior footy, the Lions took the win 15.17 (107) to the Roos’ 13.9 (87), but the margin could’ve been even greater if Whorouly was more e cient going inside their forward 50.
A er a balanced rst quarter, the Lions worked hard to structure up across the middle of the ground, not allowing any counterattack from the Valley.
Whorouly would kick three goals to two in the second term, but 10 behinds and missed shots kept the Roos in the match.
Despite this, the Lions ran out 20-point winners, with Jessie Smith and Matt Robinson among the best for Whorouly, and Charlie Davies and Sam Evans impactful for King Valley.
Over on the netball court, the end result was just as damaging, with Whorouly’s A grade saluting with a 46-24 win over the Roos.
A er a slow start saw the Lions trail by a goal a er 15 minutes, Whorouly exploded into form and the tide turned in their favour.
A er taking a six-goal lead into half-time, the defensive structure went to the next level.
King Valley could only manage to shoot 10 goals for the entire second half of the match, with Whorouly’s defenders repelling most drives and sending it back up to their shooters.
Coach Kelly Cousins said the squad did well to build momentum through the match in tough conditions.
ow and began hitting circle edge consistently.
“The conditions were really warm out there, and the heat de nitely took a toll on everyone.
“Eb is an absolute legend at the club and a pleasure to coach,” Cousins said.
Three wins on the bounce for flying Bombers
“We didn’t quite get the start we were aiming for - we missed a few early goals and made some unforced errors that cost us some easy conversions,” she said.
“Our attacking end found some
“There were plenty of tired legs afterwards, so the girls made good use of the ice baths to cool down and get in some recovery.”
The result came as a welcome reward for defender Ebony Allen, who notched up her 100th game for the club.
The Lions take the bye over the Easter weekend, which Cousins said had come at a good time for her charges.
“She consistently puts in the hard work, both at training and on game day, and leads by example in everything she does.
“The bye week has come at an ideal time for us, with a few players carrying niggles and sore bodies.
“It provides a great opportunity for the team to rest and recover ahead of our next match.
“We have a big game coming up against Milawa, so ensuring players are t, refreshed, and ready to go will be crucial.”
REBOUND: Laura Keighran looks for a pass out of the Lions’ defensive end.
Bright eager for Easter Saturday blockbusters
THERE is usually a buzz around the oval and courts of Pioneer Park at this time of year courtesy of the excitement in the build up to its annual Easter Saturday xture, but this one hits a little di erently.
Coming off an early-season bye last weekend, the senior football and A grade netball sides are yet to taste defeat in their opening two games, and new coaches Michael Quirk and Ash Grimes have made an instant impression on their playing groups.
From a footballing perspective, Bright have historically been slow starters a er a rest and will encounter a Tarrawingee out t looking to rebound a er a loss to Milawa.
The Mountain Men’s ball movement by hand and foot was slick and their pressure on the opposition when defending was evident last time out against an undermanned Whorouly a fortnight ago, but they’ll need to deal with the occasion that could easily compare to a grand final in September, if the
expected crowd is any indication.
Regardless of where these teams are on the ladder in either sport, Easter Saturday football and netball in Bright is a massive event on the region’s sporting calendar, which attracts no less than thousands of locals and visitors that look forward to this day every year.
This year’s A grade netball xture between Bright and Tarrawingee, both undefeated a er three rounds, has a little more riding on the result this time around and the match has quickly turned into arguably the most anticipated of the OKFNL season so far.
Tarrawingee’s recent form is as good or even better than Bright – the Bulldogs managed to hold on to a nail-biting two-goal victory against perennial powerhouse Milawa on Saturday, which has sent a huge statement to its nearest rivals, while it will be interesting to see how Bright respond a er the week o between games.
Grimes suggests that this should
TDFL
A GROUP of five teams, including Dederang-Mount Beauty, remain undefeated after three rounds of the Tallangatta and District Netball Association’s A grade competition.
The Bombers’ latest win of 70-29, by far their biggest this season in terms of goals scored and winning margin, was reached against Wodonga Saints in Wodonga last Saturday in a decisive manner.
Slow starts have haunted DMB at times in the last season or two, but they wasted no time finding their groove in the first quarter this time around with an early 19-5 lead, followed by more of the same in the second quarter to effectively shut the door on any chance of a Saints comeback, with the advantage widening to 21 goals at halftime.
The second half was almost an exact replica of the first half, with the Bombers wearing down their opponents with run and dash, which was helped by the use of an extended squad of ten players contributing to the victory. In a game where they could have easily put the cue in the rack on a hot April afternoon once the win was sealed, Dederang-Mount Beauty pressed hard to extend the margin right until the end, with an emphatic 41-goal margin separating the two teams after 60 minutes.
not be an issue, and the bye may work in their favour.
“With the bye last week, we’ll have some fresh legs so we’re hoping to come out ring and continue to build from our rst two games” Grimes said.
“From a team perspective, we are heading into our biggest game so far – Tarrawingee are an absolute force and I think it’s going to be such a great opportunity for us to see where we are at.
“We have worked so hard on building a game plan we are proud of, so I think if we can implement that on Saturday, we will have a great game on our hands.
“Easter round is something the whole club really looks forward to –the energy up at the club is electric and it’s such an amazing round to be a part of.”
Bright will welcome Tarrawingee to Pioneer Park this Saturday – senior football will commence at 2:00pm and the rst pass of A grade netball will be at 2:30pm.
Dederang-Mount Beauty’s A grade netball coach Alex Dyde said that her side put in plans to counter the sweltering oncourt conditions, whilst also complementing the team’s chemistry at both ends of the court.
“It was definitely a hot one yesterday, so we brought a few B Graders up to support A Grade in the heat,” Dyde said. “It gave us options to rotate through and manage the fatigue, which worked well.”
“Our full court defensive pressure is becoming a strong point for us, as well as smart plays and patience in the attacking end to provide plenty of opportunity to score.”
On the flip side, in what was a disastrous afternoon for the senior football team, Dederang-Mount Beauty was defeated by Wodonga Saints by a whopping 202 points – 1.4 (10) to 32.20 (212) The Saints brought up the double ton late in the final quarter, while the Bombers could only muster one goal, which came from the boot of Alex Heiner in the opening term.
Dederang-Mount Beauty players, officials and supporters will have the opportunity to rest over the Easter long weekend, with a league-wide bye schedule for Easter Saturday, before hosting Beechworth in Mount Beauty on Saturday, April 26.
Milford the man in Savoy win over United
By NATHAN DE VRIES
A STRIKE from Jack Milford late in the game has secured the points for Myrtleford’s senior men’s soccer side in their clash with the dangerous Albury United.
Played on Saturday evening at Savoy Park, Myrtleford kept the mistakes to a minimum to run out winners 2-1.
While their decision making and high-risk play didn’t yield results early, they didn’t cause any defensive errors.
Tom Morrison broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, but Myrtleford couldn’t enjoy a lead for long, with United’s Will Lawrence equalising in the 40th.
A er a reset at halftime, the match was an arm-wrestle, with neither side able to land the killer blow.
A substitution brought Jack Milford into the game, and he looked dangerous, eventually connecting on a cross in the 88th to put Savoy ahead.
Myrtleford locked down, content to run the clock out and secure the win.
Coach Jayden Vescio said his side fought back from a sub-par start.
“We didn’t start as well as I would’ve hoped – a er having two or three games where we won comfortably previous, I think we went into the game and took risks we didn’t need to take,” he said.
“We turned the ball over
early in some horrible spots, but were still able to defend really well, which is pleasing.
“There’s little room for error when you’re playing United, you can’t make errors, they’re a really good team and they’ll make you pay.
“We were making errors but we were good enough to back up with defensive second and third man efforts to negate that, but I knew we had to get that right if we were going to overrun them, and we did get it right.
“There was 10 to go including stoppage time, and there was no way the boys were going to concede a er that, they shut up shop really well, and we’ve trained for those situations on a weekly basis and we were able to execute and close out the game very well.”
Savoy sit atop the senior ladder a er six rounds of competition, undefeated and with a two-point lead over Cobram Roar.
With the AWFA competition taking the Easter weekend o , Savoy’s next match is a rematch with United in the semi- nal of the FA Cup on Wednesday, 23 April.
The senior women took the bye, and will return next Wednesday to take on United at home.
MILFORD MAGIC: Jack Milford, pictured celebrating a goal last season, was the di erence in Savoy’s win over Albury United. PHOTO: Janet Watt
Saints dominate Raiders,
A grade Saints outplayed by Raiders
By NATHAN DE VRIES
MYRTLEFORD failed to come away with the points from their rst A grade match of the season, despite a valiant e ort in sti ing conditions.
Taking on Wodonga Raiders at Biralee Park in oppressive heat, the Saints came up short 48-65.
While the match started well for Myrtleford, with a one point lead at quarter time, the strong Raders out t were able to pull ahead 29-24.
Some positional changes from their opposition threw a spanner in the works for the Saints, as Raiders pushed the gap out more and more each term.
Despite the loss, Myrtleford coach Olivia La Spina said there were promising signs from the team’s rst proper match of the year.
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“It’s a tough round, round one, because of the unpredictability of who you’re playing against,” he said.
“We did a fair bit of research on Raiders leading into the game, so we felt like we were reasonably comfortable if we could stop their running game and nullify some of their VFL-experienced players, we’d put ourselves in a position to challenge.
“We pride ourselves on strong defence, and our team defence on the weekend was super.
“Our tackle count was really high, our running game was as good as it’s been, we had a lot of possession of the ball.
“We felt like we prepared pretty well, it has been a big o season, so it was satisfying to get the four points.”
The reserves also tasted success, downing Raiders by 38 points, 10.8 (68) to 4.6 (30), while the thirds lost by the same margin, 4.8 (44) to 12.10 (82).
The Saints return home this
weekend for their traditional Easter Sunday home game.
and would likely have an impact against Lavington.
their vision against Wodonga and they’re a pretty good out t.
“It was one of those games where I felt the scoreline didn’t do justice how close it felt, but it was a great rst round hit-out,” she said.
“I was really happy with the team’s rst half on the weekend - we stuck with them and forced them to make a lot of changes.
“I felt like our attack end moved the ball with pace and broke through Raiders’ defensive structures and we were able to capitalise on early turnovers.
“In the second half, Raiders made a few changes that we hadn’t seen before and momentum shi ed back in their favour and we just couldn’t get it back on our terms.
“Jorja [Reidy] and Saige [Broz] were phenomenal in the midcourt, and Tayla Cartwright had a wonderful game in defence o the back of a great preseason.”
This year, it’s a tall order, with a young and ring Lavington set to head to McNamara Reserve a er dominating Wodonga in their own round one match.
Millar con rmed ex-Fremantle star forward Matt Taberner would suit up for the Saints this weekend,
“They had a really good comprehensive win in round one as well, similar to us,” Millar said.
“They’re quite young, energetic, they have some good young players coming through.
“We won’t be underestimating them in any capacity, I watched
“We look forward to a big crowd getting there, there’s not much Sunday footy happening in our region.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to get in front of our home crowd and hopefully put on another consistent performance.”
In other results, the C grade side managed to hold on to a one goal win, while the B grade (27-47), under 17s (34-51) and under 15s (31-52) all came up short.
The Saints host Lavington this Easter Sunday at McNamara Reserve, with A grade netball from 1pm.
match, was among the best on for Myrtleford in their round one loss to Wodonga Raiders. PHOTO: Janet Watt
GAME PLAN: The Saints go through their structures at Biralee Park on the weekend.
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THE footy season is well and truly here, and for Myrtleford’s senior footballers, the start was as good as it gets.
Commencing their season at Biralee Park, Myrtleford sent a statement to the competition after hammering Wodonga Raiders 18.13 (121) to 7.6 (48).
The Saints set the game up from the rst siren, with the mid eld dominating possession to allow the forwards to re.
A six goal to two opening term at quarter time put the pressure on the Raiders, and the damage kept coming to widen the margin
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to 41 points by the half.
The one-way tra c continued through the third quarter, with Myrtleford’s defenders able to intercept and repel any attacks Raiders launched.
The margin blew out to 72 by three quarter time, with the Saints’ errant execution up forward the only reason the result wasn’t a triple gure win.
Jaxon East was immense start-
ing o half back, nishing with 32 touches, 14 contested possessions and three goals, while Mitch Tenardi racked up 28 disposals, eight tackles and 14 score involvements.
Tom Cappellari looked in fine form back from the VFL, kicking three goals, while Brody Ricardi (three goals), Lachy MurphyDale, club debutant Kye Agosta and Ryley Sharp (two each) all found their way onto the scoresheet.
Coach Craig Millar said it was a brilliant way to start the season.
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This Easter Sunday, April 20 Round 2 Myrtleford V Lavington
Football from 10amSENIORS at 2pm
Netball from 9amA GRADE at 1pm
Canteen and Bar Open
Memberships and apparel available
Join us post game up stairs at the Ablett Function Centre for drinks
