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LEST WE FORGET: A large crowd of Bright residents attended the town’s Remembrance Day commemoration last Friday. Story page 9.

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Porepunkah CFA $80K boost POREPUNKAH CFA is $80,000 closer to their goal of renovating its existing station, thanks to the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).

Captain Mick Dalbosco said the funding will go towards turning the existing engine bay into a meeting room, office and change rooms and building a new engine bay alongside it.

“We’ve been trying to get a green light for our renovation for a while and this

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will hopefully put it one step closer,” he said.

“We had a start date last year but it was put on hold due to post-COVID price increases with building and material costs.

“We’ve been fundraising and applying for grants since 2018 so we’re keen to see the start date set again.

“At the moment we have to contribute $40,000 as the second part of the grant so we’ll keep fundraising and pushing ahead, on top of some contributions we’ve had in the past and the general brigade fund we have.

“We’ll just keep lining things up and hopefully put us into a good position.”

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said VESEP grants help provide brigades with significant funding for lifesaving equipment.

“This program provides $2 for every $1 of funding from the brigade, and helps with the purchase of equipment such as vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers, and can also include minor facility improvements,” CO Heffernan said.

“The contribution from the government towards equipment means brigades like Springhurst have a great incentive to fundraise in their communities and

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apply for a VESEP grant.

“There are also Special Access Grants available to provide a further financial boost for brigades that face challenges with fundraising.”

Other big winners in the North East included Wooragee and Browns Plains CFA brigades, each receiving $214,000 towards a new CFA vehicle, $50,000 for Wangaratta North and Springhurst CFA which received more than $370,000.

MOUNT Beauty Chamber of Commerce president Glenys Peacock has reported the chamber received positive feedback from stallholders on the Mount Beauty Community Market, but business owners were concerned the market did not draw foot traffic into the town centre.

The market, held on November 5, was the first administered by the Chamber of Commerce after they took over from the local Uniting Church in October.

Due to wet conditions, the market was held in the West Peak Hotel carpark instead of Hydro Park.

Ms Peacock said the chamber will assess how the market can better draw traffic into the Mount Beauty CBD. She said the market mainly attracted locals who are familiar with the stalls and businesses in town, but the chamber aims to grow the market and increase tourism from a wider area.

“Our goal will be to increase the market so it will be a destination and draw people from outside the area and increase trade for business as well,” she said.

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ARE YOU BEING SERVED? IN THE DRIVER‘S SEAT: Myrtleford P–12 College‘s newly–decorated bus is proving popular with students and staff according to principal Zlakto Pear (left), pictured with Chris and Nadina Bonacci and Myrtleford P–12 students. Story page 10.

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Busy year for business chamber MYRTLEFORD Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting last month, reflecting on a busy year of many achievements.

Re-elected president Jim van Geet looked back on the community projects.

“2021-22 was an exceptionally busy year with many achievements through projects to benefit our members and community,” he said.

“Over the 12 months we have brought visual merchandising workshops for retailers after two years of negotiation to Myrtleford, conducted Myrtleford’s annual bush market over the long weekend in March fill-

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ing a void due to the Myrtleford Festival postponing their event until 2023.

“We ran the Encore Myrtleford Summer Series, started a community choir, completed second stage renovations to the church hall adjacent to the Piazza including the installation of solar power, a grease trap, audio visual equipment and re-sanding and coating of floorboards and rebranded LaFiera with a modern clean look.

“We have implemented a new accounting system and engaged professional services to assist with bookkeeping and preparation of accounts.

“This has been essential due to the increased amount of transactions and keeping track of the various projects we have managed.

“With businesses returning to a more stable year, we are considering a membership drive in 2023 to make up for reduced subscriptions throughout COVID. “Our membership subscriptions have declined as many members have faced their own challenges; there

is no increase to fees in 202223 proposed.”

Mr van Geet said he doesn’t anticipate the same level of opportunities for grants in the future but has a “few projects in the pipeline that may come to fruition”.

“These will be in line with our vision to be the most effective organisation in the Alpine Shire that people can approach in order to facilitate the establishment and development of any idea, events and infrastructure which assists the economic, employment and business growth in Myrtleford and the Alpine Shire community,” he said.

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“We are continuing to liaise with the Alpine Shire and in particular on the Myrtleford Splash Park and renovating Memorial Hall to house the Visitor Information Centre and cultural space.

“Our projects could not have been completed without the many partners that have assisted us throughout.

“I thank my vice president Frank Ivone, treasurer Minette Ramia, and secretary Kerry Murphy, and to all our Chamber of Commerce members for their ongoing support.

“Wishing all our businesses a prosperous year ahead.”

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Tawonga residents reject highway crossing site

By BRODIE EVERIST TAWONGA residents have rejected the proposed location for a pedestrian crossing on the Kiewa Valley Highway, with 72 per cent of respondents to a council survey saying they do not support current plans.

Many respondents suggested moving the crossing further north to line up with a bus stop, while others were concerned at the loss of car parks in front of the Old Tawonga Store under the current proposal, which places the crossing directly opposite the store.

Alpine Shire director of assets Alan Rees said respondents were clearly passionate about moving

the proposed pedestrian crossing north of the Tawonga General Store.

“We have heard the strong feedback on the proposed location of a crossing point along the Kiewa Valley Highway,” he said.

“We will analyse the results to gain a better understanding of alternatives and seek input from VicRoads on the safest location and type of crossing.

“We appreciate the time the Tawonga community has taken to view the plans and let us know their thoughts.”

Mark Redmond, president of the Tawonga and District Community Association (TDCA), said the survey results confirm what many in

the TDCA had been campaigning for.

“We knew the community wanted it somewhere else,” he said.

The TDCA has also campaigned for a historical display at the site of the scout hall, but survey results were mixed on the use of the site.

Over half of respondents said they support the current proposal to use the site as open space, while 46 per cent said they didn’t support the proposal, with many suggesting it should be used for a historical display.

Mr Redmond said he hopes the council will continue to consider a historical display on the site, even if it remains as open space for the near future.

The survey, which received 132 responses, was collecting feedback on the detailed designs for the Alpine Better Places Tawonga plans, a project to revitalize the area’s open space with a cycle pump track and other park amenities.

The proposed location and number of car parks in the designs was well-supported, as was the proposed location of the project’s pump track.

The final concept designs, along with the survey results and input from VicRoads, will be presented to councillors for adoption at the December council meeting.

The survey results can be viewed at bit.ly/HaveYourSayABPTawonga.

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New mayor elected to lead Alpine Shire Council

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council has voted for new leadership heading into 2023, with Cr John Forsyth elected to the position of mayor at the November council meeting last Tuesday.

Cr Tony Keeble was elected to the position of deputy mayor, rounding out council’s leadership team for the next year.

Cr Forsyth was mayor in 2021 and is serving his third term on council, bringing a wealth of experience to the role.

He thanked his fellow council-

lors for their confidence in his ability to lead, and said council is approaching 2023 with a “continued focus on community engagement and customer service”.

“2022 has certainly been an eventful year so far,” he said.

“We are all glad to see a move away from the COVID-19 restrictions that so greatly impacted our lives in 2020 and 2021.

“We welcomed new chief executive officer Will Jeremy to the role in July and, with his help, we are looking forward to building on our connection with our communities and focussing on the

way we serve our customers.

“We are now halfway through our four-year council term - I’m excited to see what the rest of our term will bring.”

Cr Forsyth said 2023 is shaping up to be another exciting year, though not without its challenges.

“This year saw the adoption of our Climate Action Plan, with our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from council corporate operations to net zero

by July 2023,” he said.

“We are currently carrying out community engagement for the ‘Your Town, Your Future’

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“We know the cost of living and housing availability continue to put pressure on our communities and business operators, and wet weather is impacting roads, drainage and public assets - not to mention the very real risk of flooding.

“We will continue to serve and support our communities with passion, honesty and integrity as we navigate these challenges together.”

SES address alpine flood risks

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Myrtleford SES attended to 20 callouts last Sunday, primarily responding to requests for sandbags and flood concerns during the heavy rain, according to Myrtleford SES controller David Coates.

Mr Coates said the group attended to callouts between Everton and Wobonga Lane in Eurobin, though most were in Myrtleford and Ovens.

According to Mr Coates, no rescues were necessary, while three fallen trees were attended to by council crews on Monday morning.

He thanked the Myrtleford CFA for assisting with making sandbags last Sunday night, which allowed the allowed the SES to deliver them as needed.

According to Bright SES controller Graham Gales, the Bright SES attended two properties on Station Street in Porepunkah at 7pm and 8pm last Sunday night, and another at Tawonga South that night, supplying sandbags to curb the risk of water entering homes.

On Monday Mr Coates said there was some minor flooding around Happy Valley Creek over the weekend, but the creek level was dropping, while the Ovens River remained high and was continuing to rise.

“We can expect to see some minor flooding around town in the coming days,” he said.

Mr Coates reminded residents to avoid driving through flooded waters and to contact the SES iff they need sandbags, while Mr Gales also warned residents to watch for landslips across roads.

A supply of sandbags is available for residents by the Myrtleford police station on Rayner Street.

On Monday the Bureau of Meteorology reported minor flooding along the Ovens River at Bright and Rocky Point, and along the Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo.

The potential for minor flooding was also warned for the Ovens River at Eurobin on Monday afternoon.

On the Kiewa River, minor flooding was occurring at Mongans Bridge on Monday and further river level rises were expected.

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Neighbourhood centre almost ready for makeover

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre is a step closer to a roof replacement and the refurbishment of its kitchen with the addition of a $26,459.70 grant from the Alpine Community Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, though it’s not smooth sailing for the centre just yet.

The money will go towards the replacement of the building’s ageing roof, which has been the cause of some concern for centre manager Trish Dixon

during the recent heavy rains.

“It’s always been quite nerve racking every time we have high winds or the intense amount of rain we’ve had,” she said.

This current grant and a $20,000 grant from the Victorian Government, announced in October, covers the $45,000 roof replacement the centre was quoted 12 months ago.

However, since then building costs have increased by 20 per cent, according to Ms Dixon.

She is also concerned the Victorian Government grant,

awarded by Regional Development Victoria, may not be granted if the Labor Party do not win the upcoming state election, as the majority of the grant is due to be awarded in December.

Regional Development Victoria were contacted for comment but did not respond before deadline.

Ms Dixon also thanked the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), who have also given grants for the roof replacement and the

kitchen upgrade.

According to Ms Dixon, the kitchen upgrade will cost around $70,000 and involve the installation of an industrial oven, stainless steel benches, an exhaust fan and a new floor.

Currently the centre operates as a cafe two days a week, serving coffee and cake, but with a new kitchen they can expand this operation and improve the centre’s financial viability.

Ms Dixon said it will also assist in the centre’s role as a supplier of meals in emergencies.

ALL TOGETHER: Myrtleford and District Society members Barbara Nannipieri, Dieter Grimm, Phillippa Cartwright, Dorothy Veldman, Kerry Murtagh, John Taylor and Terry McCormack after their annual general meeting last Thursday.

Historical society president steps up for group’s 20th year

By BRODIE EVERIST MYRTLEFORD and District Historical Society stalwart John Taylor was re-elected as president for his 20th year in the role during the society’s annual general meeting (AGM) last Thursday.

Mr Taylor said the historical society is well known in the community and he appreciates the support they receive.

“It’s been a successful year amid challenging circumstances,” he said.

“We’ve maintained our profile within the community and the interest and support we get from a broad range of people is always there.”

Society member Kerry Murtagh was reelected deputy president and Terry McCormack was reelected treasurer and secretary.

According to Mr Taylor’s presidential report, the society has taken a small financial hit due to COVID-19 and inclement weather impacting three flea markets and attend-

ance at the Old School Museum.

Staff from the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMAGA) attended the museum in May and October to assist in the digitisation of some materials, as part of a bushfire recovery project.

According to Mr Taylor, 133 museum items were digitised during the visits, while Ms Murtagh said the AMAGA staff were impressed with the historical society’s collection.

The society’s yearly calen-

dar featuring historical images of Myrtleford, including photographs from the ‘Tiff Rayner Collection’, is now on sale at the Old School Museum and the Myrtleford Newsagency.

The society is also encouraging community members to attend their upcoming donation smorgasbord at Club Savoy on November 20.

To get involved with the society email John Taylor at myrtlefordhistorical@gmail. com.

Landcare deer field day UPPER Ovens Landcare is holding a free ‘Living with Deer’ field day on November 26 - a continuation of their series of events on managing the impact of the pest.

The field day will visit a number of mixed properties on the Buckland Valley and feature expert speakers to discuss property planning and the use fencing, commercial harvesting, professional pest controllers, hunter assistance and deterrents.

Landowners will talk about their experience in managing the pest and public land managers will discuss co-operative cross tenure programs.

“Feral deer are going to be with us in these North East Victoria valleys for the foreseeable future as large populations of deer now occupy the extensive forested public land,” Upper Ovens Valley Landcare president Peter Jacobs said.

“We therefore need to learn and plan for how to reduce their impact on our lives, whether it’s the economic impact on farmers and plantation owners, threats to our unique natural environment or safety from vehicle collisions.”

Mr Jacobs said Upper Ovens Landcare are developing a kit for landowners as the final product of the program, with generous support from TAFCO and the North East Catchment Management Authority.

The field day will start in Porepunkah at 10am, finish at 3pm, and includes a lunch beside the Buckland River.

To book go to https://events.humanitix.com/ living-with-deer-field-day, or call Mr Jacobs on 0487 295 198.

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IN September Nola Sky was awarded “The 2022 Tutor Excellence Award” by the state U3A body called Network Victoria.

This award was in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Alpine U3A, with activities as a tutor for four different excercise classes each week for the past twelve years.

Nola’s classes, two stretch, a pilates, and a gym class, based on attendance,are the most popular activities conducted by Alpine U3A. Her classes are fun.

Nola adapts her classes to cater for the differing fitness levels and abilities by working at an easy pace on the floor, using chairs and getting members to assist other class members as required.

Her concern for class members’ health and fitness did not stop because of COVID restrictions where she adapted to zoom video conferencing technology by providing classes in members own homes.

Nola has also been a valuable member organising interesting and informative guest speakers for the monthly coffee morning meetings for six years. Nola is a fitness enthusiast and an inspiring

TOP TUTOR: U3A’s Nola Sky with her 2022 Tutor Excellence Award.

YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL MURAL: Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre with its colourful mural.

role model for all older people both female and male.

AFTER a year of uncertainty, the Mount Beauty and District Community Band is looking forward to providing an evening of classical music at the Mt Beauty Community Centre on Saturday, November 19.

It’s been a difficult couple of years for the band with performance restrictions and absences but under the steady guidance of musical director Glenn Ramage, new and familiar pieces have been rehearsed and fine tuned to showcase the musical talents of all band members, in particular four impressive soloists.

The Ovens Valley will be well represented by talented musicians Jason and Rachel Campbell who will feature on

their respective instruments, the tuba and clarinet (but not at the same time).

They will also conduct a segment each in the program.

From over the hill, Robyn Wood will amaze with her speed and skill on the xylophone.

The fourth soloist, accomplished flautist Steve Scott, will play popular classical flute pieces, and will take a turn at the baton.

This concert promises to deliver an enjoyable musical evening in Mt Beauty.

Saturday, November 19, 7.30pm, at the Mt Beauty Community Centre, entry by donation to a local charity.

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As magic often happens here, ideas progress, and now they proudly display a mural on the extended north side of the building, done by well known artist from Germantown, Tom Lawler.

Spokesperson from the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre said they are thankful for the many hours Tom committed to the project, along with many other hands , among them the Mt Beauty and District Men’s Shed, Kiewa Carpentry, Mt Beauty Hardware and Drapery Store, the Mt Beauty Art Group, Alpine Shire, and the many locals who contributed their time and made donations.

This is the first mural installation with the second under production.

There will be a grand launch when both are completed.

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Trivial grant leaves bowls club baffled

By BRODIE EVERIST SEVERAL months ago Myrtleford Bowls Club president Lance Symons submitted a grant application for large cantilevered umbrellas to be installed alongside the bowling greens, to replace the current ageing shadecloth.

The application to the Victorian Government’s Community Shade Grants Program consisted of almost $46,000 for the umbrellas, just over $3000 for the costs of installation, and around $200 for sunscreen.

In a letter to Mr Symons last month Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas congratulated him for the successful application, informing him the club would receive $208.90 for 10 bottles of sunscreen.

“I thought surely that’s a mistake,” said Mr Symons.

“They’re not going to give

you $208.90 out of a $49,000 grant - and I spent some seven or eight hours doing the grant application.”

But it was no mistake.

Mr Symons consulted with Shankar Menon, from Sport North East, who enquired to the government on the club’s behalf.

According to a representative of the shade grants program, they received 984 submissions for the grant, of which one in four were awarded a share in $1.25m.

They were unable to provide reasons why the bowls club’s application failed and could only offer common reasons for unsuccessful applications, and Mr Symons is sure none of those apply.

The Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer contacted the Department of Health for comment and was told by a

government spokesperson that an independent assessment process found the club did not meet all of the requirements for the build shade component of their application.

Mr Symons is of the understanding that if the club accepts the $208.90 they would be required to fund the other $49,000 for the shade project in order to receive the grant, though this is yet to be confirmed with the Victorian Government.

But he is going to decline the grant anyway as it wouldn’t be worth the paperwork.

“We’ll just decline it because I’ll have to go through a process of filling out acquittal forms once we receive that $208.90,” he said.

“I’m not going to spend another two or three hours doing that for $200.”

NOT HAPPY: My Myrtleford Bowls Club president Lance Symons is unimpressed with a letter of congratulations from Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Haines wants views on industrial relations bill THE Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill was rushed through the House of Representatives on Thursday, just two weeks after the complex legislation was introduced to Parliament.

I voted against the legislation on Thursday, despite supporting the goal of the bill.

We desperately need to get wages moving especially as cost of living grows.

I want wages to increase, particularly for women; I want more people working; and I want our businesses to succeed.

But the way in which the government had moved to rush through important, complex legislation without time to be

properly scrutinised, and before a senate committee inquiring into the bill had reported back, meant I couldn’t vote in favour of it.

I was concerned about the possibility of unintended consequences for small businesses attempting to navigate the new proposed single-interest test.

The employee threshold for small business - currently defined as 15 or less employees - was a significant concern of

everyone I spoke to in the short time I had to consider the bill.

I genuinely hope the government works constructively with the senate and that the bill may come back to this place in a form that I could support.

People in Indi who think they would be affected by the bill can contact me by email at helen.haines.mp@aph.gov.au to express their views.

Helen Haines, Independent MP for Indi

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GREAT GRANTS: (From left) Mount Beauty Community Bank branch manager Shelley Maher, with Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary Kerry Murphy and Bright Community Bank branch manager Mark Ditcham.

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VERY HAPPY: Sustainable Upper Ovens members Dennis Lambert and Brian Edwards are excited to receive nearly $50,000 to trial two community–based funding models to provide solar installations for low–income households.

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

residential homes are tricker,” he said.

“Residential homes have the potential to be sold so there’s less property security but we want this opportunity to expand to people suffering energy stress and on low incomes such as single parents or older pensioners.

“The grant is essentially four lots of $10,000 for four houses so my current focus will be on elderly couples or single elderly people.

“Historically this circular funding, which allows participants to pay us back over 5-7 years interest-free, means they will only get the benefits after they’ve paid it off but people experiencing energy stress need those benefits immediately.

Funding assists in supporting community ALPINE Shire community groups have shared in a total of $340,916 grants funding across 11 recipients, thanks to the Bendigo Bank’s Bushfire Disaster Appeal recovery grants program.

Kerry Murphy, secretary at the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc, said the Alpine Outreach Mobile Facility, which has received a grant of $50,000, will go a long way in continuing to support the local community.

“This community owned mobile consulting room will assist bushfire impacted communities in the Alpine and surrounding regions and will be accessible to

community groups, service providers and organisations to take out into communities to provide information and services to aid in recovery on the ground,” she said.

“In addition, the community owned and operated mobile facility will be used to provide other unmet health related services, including mental health, financial counselling, diabetes screening, skin checks, youth services and blood pressure checks.

“I would like to extend my deepfelt thanks to Bendigo Bank and its Community Enterprise Foundation for helping to fund this incredibly important facility for our community, as well as 10 other projects across our region.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the different community groups who have helped make this project a reality, particularly the Bright Rotary Club, who is a major project partner.”

Sustainable Upper Ovens Inc received $49,680 for a pilot study to trial two community-based funding models to provide solar PV installations for low-income households.

President Dennis Lambert said funding was “absolutely fantastic news”.

“We’re really looking forward to getting this underway; we’ve successfully put solar panels on community and childcare centres and set up interest-free loans but

“We want to make that happen but we need to work out the legalities of using properties that can change tenants.”

Mr Lambert said the first step is to work out those legalities, which he expects will be completed by January next year.

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“A big advantage to this is the underlying householder has to do nothing; while the system is still jointly owned until it’s paid off we will manage the cleaning, maintenance and anything else.

“Also with communitybased circular funds if, for any reason, you can’t pay you just let us know and there’s no penalty.

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“We’ve had a group in the past who received some extra funding and told us they wanted to pay us out early so we could use the money for another community project.

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All in a day’s walk for Bright’s Lara Neill 24-hour 24 h trek k to raise i awareness and d finds d ffor mentall h health lh

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE GOING for a walk is, for many, a nice way to clear your head and enjoy the fresh air, but what if that walk went for 24 consecutive hours?

Bright local Lara Neill is taking on that challenge for her 19th birthday this year, walking from Bright Bootcamp to the summit of Feathertop via Bungalow Spur, Stony Top track back down onto Back Germantown Road before spending any remaining time walking around Bright and heading back to bootcamp at the 24 hour mark.

Lara said her own experience with anxiety and depression means she understands the importance in speaking up.

“Mental health is a part of everyone’s lives; everyone has events happening in their lives that we may never know about so showing support and being aware is number one, especially in rural communities,” she said.

“Finding Bright Bootcamp and it’s community transformed my physical and mental health for the better.

“I’ve lived in the Bright area

officially for one year; previously I was travelling around Australia and got stuck in Mount Beauty in one of the lockdowns.

“This walk emphasises what I believe is the foundation of life with mental health conditions; ups, downs, pushing through the tougher times and enjoying the good times.

“Talking about mental health issues has many dimensions and we can talk to family, friends and the people closest to us, though they only have a certain capacity to help.

“The next step is to reach out to professionals and be directed to the appropriate resources.”

Lara said she has always enjoyed walking but has never taken on an ultra-endurance event.

“I found inspiration from the Boomerang Loop and The 222, both raising awareness and funds for mental health, and I found myself wondering what I could do myself to show support for those with mental health conditions,” she said.

“Cycling 14,251kms in 50 days and running 228 consecutive half marathons weren’t

BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE: 18 year old Bright local Lara Neill is walking for 24 hours to celebrate her birthday and support those experiencing mental health issues. exactly practical for me to do, although walking for 24 hours was a reasonable challenge.

“Walking has always been something I enjoyed as it’s a way to be active, recover from exercising and enjoy nature and the outdoors to support my

mental and physical health, but I have never held a fundraiser or undertaken an ultra-endurance event so this is going to be a new and exciting opportunity to explore my physical and mental capabilities.

“I would love the community’s support to get the word out about mental health.

“You can support me by donating via my Beyond Blue Fundraising Page, joining me for the first 6kms from Bright Bootcamp to Tawonga Gap Road, sharing this event with the people around you or cheering me on from car, bike or foot while I walk.

“I am also being supported

by Bright Bootcamp & Co, VJ Sport Australia and Clean Bowled.

“A big thankyou to Everest Sports for stocking some of my essential equipment and to my Bright Bootcamp family for supporting me.”

The walk will commence on December 10 at 9am and finish on December 11; Lara’s birthday.

For more information and to donate, go to www.laraneillpt. com.au/beyond-blue-fundraiser.

Haines run supported by almost $366,000 in donations

By BRODIE EVERIST DONORS gave $365,904 to support Helen Haines’ successful bid for the seat of Indi at the 2022 federal election in May. According to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) transparency register, Dr Haines’ campaign received cash donations from 1412 individual donors, and did not receive any discretionary benefits.

Political funding group Climate 200 donated $25,000 to Dr Haines’ campaign, but all other donations were below the $14,500 disclosure threshold.

Federal election candidate, political party and donor election disclosure forms were published by the AEC on November 7.

Last year Dr Haines introduced a bill to reduce the threshold at which donations must be publicly disclosed from $14,500 to $1000.

The bill also required mandatory reporting of donations each quarter and for donations above $14,500 to be declared within five days.

“It is a failure of our electoral laws that right now we know too little about political donations, and what we do find out, comes way too late, up to a year after election day,” Dr Haines said.

“Candidates for major political parties also don’t have to declare the donations they receive, with donations all rolled into the one party disclosure.

“We only get half the picture.

“Under our current laws major political party candidates’ electoral disclosures show ‘nil’ received and ‘nil’ expenditure on a seat by seat basis.

“Australians across the political spectrum want to see reform in this area and I look forward to continuing my work in this space during this term of Parliament.”

According to Dr Haines’ website, all donations totaling above $1000 from an individual donor are published on the website each quarter, and donations above $14,500 are disclosed within five days.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

Our communities pay their respect

By BRODIE EVERIST SERVICES across the Alpine Shire were held for Remembrance Day last Friday to remember those who have died or suffered in wars and armed conflicts.

A crowd gathered at Mafeking Square in Bright to pay their respects, many adorned with red poppies.

Bright RSL vice president Judy Moore welcomed attendees to the service, beginning with an acknowledgment of traditional owners and then a reading of ‘In Flanders Fields’

by John McCrae.

RSL president Phillip Keeghan made a small speech detailing the origins of Remembrance Day, which began in 1919 to commemorate those who lost their lives in World War I. Cornetist Jeremy O’Sullivan played the Last Post to mark the end of the minute’s silence.

After the service Mr Keeghan told the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer he wanted to thank the public for attending the service, especially older members of the community, and he was thankful for the weather, with only a light drizzle falling during the service.

Mount Beauty RSL president Bob Williams was also happy the rain had held off for their service at the cenotaph on Lakeside Avenue.

“Plan A was to have it at the cenotaph, plan B was to go under the front veranda of the hospital,” he said.

Mr Williams estimated at least 60-70 people attended the service, with around 30 Mount Beauty Secondary College students, smaller groups of primary school students, and about 30 members of the public.

RESPECT: Bright resident Gary Waddell, who served in the Australian navy for 20 years, attended the service at Mafeking Square last Friday.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

REMEMBRANCE: Bright RSL president Phillip Keeghan gave a short speech at the service in Bright. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

BUGLE CALL: Cornetist Jeremy O’Sullivan played the Last Post to mark the end of the minute’s silence. PHOTO: JP Ronco COMMEMORATION: A large crowd of Myrtleford locals gathered to pay their respects at the cenotaph last Friday. PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni An impressive display was on show in Mount Beauty, with crocheted poppies made by the local Lions Ladies, a line dancing group and other volunteers placed in town and around the cenotaph.

Mr Williams thanked Alpine Shire councillor Tony Keeble and the local schools for laying wreaths, Sister Eileen Reardon for leading a

LEADERSHIP: Students from Marian College address the crowd at the Myrtleford service.

PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni

prayer during the service, the crochet volunteers for their work, and all involved in the Mount Beauty Hardware Remembrance Day window display.

Myrtleford’s service at the cenotaph between Clyde and Myrtle Street was well-attended by locals, according to Myrtleford RSL vice president Trevor Isherwood.

“All services seem to be getting better each year,” he said.

Wreaths were laid by many community representatives, including shire councilors Ron Janas and John Forsyth, while the Reverend Moira Evers offered prayers for the service, and speeches were given by representatives of Myrtleford P-12 College and Marian College.

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Falls Creek chamber looks to a positive post-COVID future

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE FALLS Creek Chamber of Commerce has re-elected Lisa Logan as president for the next term and she is looking ahead to the next 12 months.

Ms Logan said she was “staying positive to what the future holds”.

“The main thing now is transitioning out of the fear and stress of COVID that we’ve been dealing with over the last couple of years,” she said.

“Coming into winter we were nervous but excited and it was phenomenal in terms of how busy we all were; it was probably better than we anticipated on top of staff shortages and uncertainty with supplies but somehow we got thought it all.

“Now we’re working on

lots more awareness to the extra stresses that creates so we’re learning now as a community how to support each other as business operators and more broadly as a community.

“The housing crisis is still there, it’s been an issue forever but there’s even more pressure now as people are enthusiastically buying on the mountain.

“Accomodation used by staff is now taken out by the holiday market so we’ve formed some committees and Tourism NE has been instrumental in putting together some research for us to help guide us through the mind-field.

“For now we’re moving forward with anticipation of another busy winter; bookings are already strong for next year.”

Ms Logan said another

A POSITIVE OUTLOOK: Newly-re-elected Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce president, Lisa Logan, is looking ahead to the next 12 months. major upcoming issue is the road closure at Bogong Village.

“At least half of our members operate outside of the winter period and it’s al-

ready looking at being one of our busiest summers ever,” she said.

“There was lots of enthusiasm about events but we’ve had to cancel all events up

to Christmas due to the uncertainty as to when that road will open again and if it doesn’t open over that summer period that will deter a lot of summer business.

“It will definitely put a damper on summer trade; there’s still access to the resort but until that’s secured as safe and reliable access we still have to consider the distance to any emergency services that could be a problem for rest of summer.

“It’s so heartbreaking to have to dissuade people from coming when we were really hoping to grow summer tourism.

“Until we can determine what is happening with that road it’s hard to make plans; there’s a question mark over operators doing renovations or major maintenance work.

“A lot more of us will be focusing on creating a net-

working to support each other with info and awareness about resources and staffing.

“Change can be seen as a negative but there’s opportunities in that so I’m going to stay positive in what the future holds.”

Luckily the snow business is still booming, according to Ms Logan.

“Everyone is quite confident about the snow industry and it’s become even stronger so we’re really looking forward to seeing more people come and experience the snow,” she said.

“We’ve been putting more energy accessibility for people with mobility issues and Australians new to the whole thing so we’re looking forward to seeing a more diverse range of visitors as well.”

Committee calls for aged care New bus takes students across the state state election commitments

By BRODIE EVERIST

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Bright Hospital Redevelopment Committee is calling on all political parties to commit to funding high-care aged care facilities in Bright for the upcoming state election.

The committee has sent out a letter to all state MPs, asking for state and federal governments to commit to capital funding for the project.

“For over 30 years Bright has been in desperate need of a new high care aged facility,” the letter reads.

“Our elderly deserve the right to grow old and be cared for in their community, remaining close to their families, not, as is currently the case, be forced away.”

Committee member Ian Nicholls said they appreciated the commitment by the Nationals of $13.25m for aged care facilities in Bright,

GET IT DONE: The Bright Hospital Redevelopment Committee members Ian Nicholls, Cathy Eldred and Brian Kelly are calling for funding for high-care aged care facilities in Bright.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist including 35 aged care beds, as well as planning commitments by the Victorian Government.

However, the committee believes a 42 high-care bed facility is more appropriate to Bright’s needs.

“We feel that the current need demands a facility of that size, let alone with the future of Bright expanding,” said Mr Nicholls.

“We believe it should be at least 42 beds.”

The committee also voiced frustration after years of campaigning for high care facilities without movement from governments.

“The low-care facility was built 30 years ago, with a promise to build a high-care, and now 30 years later we’re still chasing,” Mr Nicholls said.

MYRTLEFORD P-12 College’s 13 -seater bus has proved a hit with students and staff, according to principal Zlakto Pear.

Mr Pear said the bus has given students greater capacity to attend events and excursions without the cost of organising transport.

“We’ve used it heaps this year already,” he said.

According to Mr Pear, the bus has taken students to Wodonga, Melbourne, Wangaratta, Bright, Buffalo, Albury and Yarrawonga this year.

HANDOVER: Chris and Nadina Bonacci (right) hand the “Previously, we would bus keys to Myrtleford P-12 College principal Zlatko Pear. have to pay for that, or have PHOTO: Brodie Everist the kids pay for it,” he said.

“Now we don’t charge the Coaches earlier this year, preciated knowing the bus kids, all we do is just pay for was recently decorated with was being so well-used by the school and the wider the school name and logo. the diesel.”

“The kids love it now that community.

The Myrtleford Scouts “The biggest thing for Alwere also planning to use it’s got the logo on it as well,” pine Spirit Coaches, since Mr Pear said. the bus last weekend.

“It’s quite snazzy - it’s we commenced, is being The bus, donated to the able to give back to the comschool by Chris and Nadina their bus.”

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LOOKING AT OUR PAST

Are you being served?

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc.

D

uring the 20th century Myrtleford, like many other small towns, developed a network of convenience stores of all types to provide for everyday needs.

Youngsters politely putting a request over the counter or the elderly out for afternoon tea with family and friends had their needs met.

Such stores were the forerunners of modern takeaways, cafes and restaurants.

Early newspaper advertisements record their stock-in-trade: fruit, confectionery, tea and coffee and bakery products.

Some ‘value added’, offering sit-down dining and accommodation for boarders.

Miss Lewis and George Onley were doing just that in 1915 and in the mid 1920s Ruby McDonald conducted tea rooms and a book lending library at thyreepence a book.

These enterprises existed at the top end of Clyde Street near the newsagency and they eventually would become the Kia-ora Cafe of Miss C. McDonald and P.F. Rayner & Sons second bakery outlet by 1939.

Nearby, at the corner of Standish & Smith Streets, Ruby and Fred Bower had already opened Ruby’s Cafe and boarding house in 1920, which became a popular rendezvous for 40 years.

Over on Myrtle Street, the family of Michael Matthews had renovated the old unlicenced Myrtleford Hotel, naming it the Temperance Hotel.

A restaurant and accommodation were provided for a quarter of a century, from 1922--1948.

Further down the street, Yannie and Myrtle Tsitimbinis had established the Star Cafe near the War Memorial in 1935, offering meals at all hours with

MYRTLEFORD VIEW, STANDISH STREET, 1960: Between the hairdresser and butcher, a Fruit Palace and packing depot will be the site of the Pizza Parlour in 1962.

‘MYRTLEFORD TIMES’ ADVERTISEMENTS, 1939: In the same vicinity, Miss McDonald and Percy Rayner promote their wares on Clyde Street. smoked and fresh fish a specialty.

Not far away, A. Karthans offered “1st Quality fruit & vegetables and fancy sweets of all kinds.”

Convenience store advertising was wound back during the second world war as households turned to home-grown supplies of food under the rationing card system which was in place at the time.

In the 1950s a new wave of outlets saw six in the centre of town.

The Kia-ora had been renamed the Alpine Cafe by its new owner, an A.I.F. veteran, and a new lease on life had been given to Ruby’s Cafe when Charlie and Eileen Burton

RUBY McDONALD’S TEA ROOMS & SWEETS SHOP, 1920s: An avid reader, customers are invited to enjoy afternoon tea and browse the lending library at Ruby’s reading room in the mid-1920s.

TEMPERANCE HOTEL, MYRTLEFORD 1930s: Popular with travellers and locals alike, the Temperance stood at the gateway to the CBD.

refurbished the store from 1959 - 1963.

It was then taken over by P & L Paterno for some 20 years.

The arrival of a Housing Commission building boom by the 1960s saw the number and spread of stores reach the northern boundary of the town.

Mills’ Tuck Shop on Prince Street serviced passers-by and the nearby Consolidated School; over on Standish Street Gordon Frames’ Willows Cafe was built attached to a family home.

Back in the centre of town the booming tobacco growing industry and the influx of migrant families added to demand for these venues.

Paddy de Fazio modernised the old Temperance Hotel building in 1954, establishing the Golden Valley Cafe as a recreational outlet for recent arrivals and to cater for theatre patrons where he now had a lease to screen movies.

Nearby, Vaccaro and D’Agostino conducted a

WIND AT THE WILLOWS, 1980: A winter storm removes the willows at the top end of Standish Street. milk bar next to the Fruit Palace, opposite the CoStore in Standish Street in 1955.

It would become the Pizza Parlour in 1962.

Next to the Buffalo Hotel, Keith and Barbara Hammat offered a wide range of takeaway foods and three pool tables.

Back on Myrtle Street, Bill & Jean Cartwright’s Milk bar catered for passing traffic from 1968—1975.

The cafe scene began to change in the 1970s.

The Star Cafe was destroyed by fire on the evening of January 26, 1974 not long after new owners, the Nelson family had taken over.

Their New Star Cafe was

then built nearby.

In Clyde Street, the Alpine Cafe and Rayner’s old bakery building were demolished in 1980 and 1982 respectively, and replaced by other retail outlets.

Of those that remained, some had special appeal, because of facilities or menu they offered, particularly for young people, but by the new century several old familiar locations had gone.

Hammat’s, Mills’, Paddie’s, Desme’s Alpine Cafe and the Willows were all gone.

The remainder are under new management, some with name changes, and a century of service continues.

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Workshop a success for students

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE PARTICIPANTS at the Dumu Balcony Cafe and Bright Food Co-Op Indigenous Culture Workshop enjoyed exploring culture through food on Saturday morning, according to Future Healthy coordinator Sue Ronco.

The workshop was part of VicHealth’s Future Healthy initiative, for which Thamarrurr Youth received a grant.

Ms Ronco said Saturday’s workshop was led by the Inw digenous students who are attending the hospitality training program at Dumu Balcony Cafe.

“We cooked damper which is called ‘mi lawam’ in the Murrinhpatha language and we also sampled Barramundi w and tried some Australian native herbs for seasoning,” she said.

“We got to cook over an open fire, in spite of a few challenges from the weather.

“I think people had a great time, the feedback was very positive.

“Dumu is also looking for new volunteers; no experience is necessary, we can always use a helpful hand.” w You can call Dumu on (03) 5755 1489.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Jake Sharp How long have you lived in the area?

I grew up in Myrtleford, did all my schooling here. Once I finished school, I moved down to Melbourne and I spent five years down there. I moved back in 2019 to coach the Myrtleford Football Club and get a job at the P-12 school in town in my first gig as a teacher.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a teacher. I studied teaching for four years at Victoria University, finished my degree, and then got my first official role at P-12 as a PE teacher, I’ve been there ever since and absolutely love it.

What are your hobbies and interests?

My hobbies reside heavily around sport. I love my sport, love my football.

I also really like my fishing. I like getting out on the Ovens, with our mates on the kayaks and catching fish.

What do you like about the area?

I love the people first and foremost, they’re very a family-orientated, caring community. Next would be the atmosphere that is in our valley, it’s such a scenic place that’s got so much to offer.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I’d probably take them straight to McNamara Reserve. After that’d I’d show them the rivers, probably Reform Hill then move towards Buffalo.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I’d love for the area to have more employment, so that we can keep more of our locals around, and probably improve affordability of housing, or access to housing.

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How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived here since last December. I moved from Sydney, I was there 26 years. We love Bright, We used to come on holiday here.

What do you do for a living?

I was a teacher for 29 years, but when I moved here I wanted to do something completely different, so I work at the cinema and I work at a local cafe. I also work in the school library for a couple of hours a week as a volunteer. That means I’m still part of a school community, which I really like.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love reading and singing. I’m in the choir the Bright Singers - and I’m in two book clubs in Bright.

What do you like about the area?

There’s so much to do. I’m not a bike rider like my husband, but there’s so many fun activities to do, you can do pretty much any activity, there’s so many things on offer. And also people have

been extremely welcoming. I’ve made a lot of friends. I’ve only been here 10 months, but I feel like I’ve known people for years. I also really enjoy looking at mountains, I love the fresh air, I love that it’s quiet. We lived in a city for so many years, which we did enjoy, but living in the country’s much better.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I’d probably just step out of our house and walk around the Cherry Walk and walk into town.

If I was going further afield I’d go to the wineries.

My sister’s coming out this week - we’re going to go to Beechworth, go to the tea rooms and just enjoy wandering about as a tourist.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Not really. I don’t mind the tourists because if we didn’t have the tourists then we wouldn’t have a cinema and we wouldn’t have all the cafes that we have.

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Committee tables anticorruption Bill report INDEPENDENT Indi MP Helen Haines has called on the Federal Government to adopt committee recommendations on the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill and consider further improvements.

The Joint Select Committee tasked with scrutinising the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bills has handed down its report, supporting the passage of the bill and making six joint recommendations to the government.

Tabling the report in the House of Representatives on Thursday, Dr Haines who is deputy chair of the committee, said it had delivered a consensus report.

“It was clear to the committee that the overwhelming majority of groups and individuals supported the establishment of a national

anti-corruption commission - and there was broad agreement in relation to a number of core elements of the bills,” Dr Haines said.

“It was important to me that the committee has a consensus report to support the passage of the bill.

“The best decisions are reached through collaboration and consensus.

“If the NACC is to withstand changes of government and the whims of the times, it needs multi-partisan support from the beginning.

“It is my sincere hope that this consensus continues beyond the committee and that all members of this parliament vote as one to pass this bill.”

Despite the committee handing down a consensus report, Dr Haines signalled she would move amend-

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“This is a good bill.

“The establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission is a watershed moment in our nation’s history.

“But it can be better, and that is why I intend to introduce amendments to the bill and I am hopeful the government will consider them in the same good faith way the committee has engaged with the bill.”

Dr Haines also made additional considerations regarding the exceptional circumstances test for holding public hearings, measures to increase transparency and independence of the commission’s budget.

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Dr Haines praised her fellow committee members for the constructive and collegiate way the committee worked together to produce the final advisory report.

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McCurdy gets box seat Seven candidates, S did , with i h iincumbent b claiming l i i g top p on b ballot ll

By STEVE KELLY INCUMBENT Nationals MP Tim McCurdy has taken out top billing on the Ovens Valley district ballot paper after names were drawn via a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) computer program on Friday.

Voters will have a choice between seven candidates who nominated, with the order on the ballot including 1.Tim McCurdy (Nationals), 2.

Mark Bugge (Freedom Party), 3.

Anna Wise (Family First), 4. Zevele Leschen (Labor), 5. Aisha Slater (Animal Justice Party), 6. Zoe Kromar (Greens), and 7. Julian Fidge (Liberal Democrats).

Only three out of the seven candidates attended the ballot draw conducted by VEC Ovens Valley district manager Louise Byrne, including Ms Leschen, Dr Fidge and Mr McCurdy.

Dr Fidge is aiming for 10 per cent of the vote and he believes that his main competitors will be Tim McCurdy and the Freedom Party, and his first preference will go to the latter.

“The main issues at this election are perennial including the rail, roads, the lack of water control, dams and hydroelectricity,” he said.

“It demonstrates that our government is not concerned about rural areas, and it proves that the government has no vision beyond urban Melbourne.”

Dr Fidge also recognised that housing was an “emergency” and he said this has been brought about by a “complete lack of interest and care from the Andrews Labor Government”.

“In Wangaratta the occupancy rate is around 100 per cent and it’s

SEVEN, FOUR AND ONE: Julian Fidge, Zuvele Leschen and Tim McCurdy attended the ballot draw on Friday. almost impossible to get rental accommodation,” he said.

“It’s got to the stage that in Wangaratta people were living on the river flats and forced to camp out and this is a poor reflection on the Andrews Government that Victorians can’t find a safe place to live.”

Ms Leschen said she was happy with the number four spot on the ballot paper, however, she hadn’t yet confirmed who she would give her preferences to.

“Part of the reason I chose to run at such a late stage was that I was really pleased with the policies that Labor was coming out with and I wanted to spruik them more than they had been spruiked,” she said.

“The housing crisis is a pressing issue at Bright and to some extent Myrtleford and it’s having a domino effect in raising prices all the way down the valley.

“It’s an issue that I’ve been trying to address for a while and I’ve had

conversations with the Labor policy committee groups about it.”

Ms Leschen said there are some public buildings with capacity that could provide short-term accommodation as a stopgap until people find longer term living options.

“I go on facebook every day and I see doctors, vets, school teachers moving up to Bright or Myrtleford for work but they can’t find any accommodation,” he said.

“I would assume that means we’re missing out quality people because we can’t provide them with a place to stay while they’re working.”

Mr McCurdy said it was pleasing to be drawn out in the number one position and he plans to give his first preference to Dr Fidge, pending approval

by The Nationals’ head office.

“Around the North East health has been a big issue and although this won’t be fixed overnight, we need to make a start on it,” Mr McCurdy said.

“I’ve already made some commitments to Cobram and Bright in terms of upgrades to the hospital, health and aged care, but there is a lot to do.”

He likened the housing crisis as “one big roundabout” where people can’t get a house or temporary accommodation whether they rent or buy and this is affecting the jobs market and businesses can’t get staff.

“It’s doesn’t matter whether you’re building trusses or houses or if it’s a supermarket, everybody needs workers and support,” he said.

With early voting opening today, Mr McCurdy believes there will be a high portion of voters who will cast their vote before Election Day. “The Ovens Valley usually has a high early voting ratio and it could be between 50-60 per cent choosing to get in early due to the convenience,” he said.

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THREE new names were added to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website last week to contest Ovens Valley including Animal Justice Party candidate Aisha Slater, Freedom Party of Victoria candidate and Cobram resident Mark Bugge, and Family First Victoria’s Anna Wise.

They joined Tim McCurdy (Nationals), Buffalo River resident Zuvele Leschen (ALP), Zoe Kromar (Greens) and Julian Fidge (Liberal Democrats).

It’s the first time nominating for

the Freedom Party’s Mr Bugge, who has lived in Cobram most of his life and works as an excavator and truck driver after spending a decade as a baker.

“I’m just a run of the mill bloke trying to stand up for people’s freedoms and rights like farmers who have been decimated by government policy,” Mr Bugge said.

“I’ve been standing up for farmers in the Murray Darling basin and I have definitely been against the plans and the destruction on the farmers.

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“Being a country boy, I will be standing up for the freedoms and rights in relation to camping, fishing and hunting.”

Early voting for the election is open until November 25 and election day is on November 26.

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McCurdy backs bus expansion plan OVENS Valley MP Tim McCurdy believes an expanded bus network for the North East would go a long way to easing pressure on the region’s roads, under a long-term economic plan put forward by a would-be Coalition government.

The recently announced plan would see a root and branch review of Wangaratta’s bus network, as well as offer additional bus services from Myrtleford, Beechworth and Bright to Wangaratta and on to Melbourne, and increase Wangaratta to Bendigo via Shepparton services to five days a week.

Bus services would also be altered to match the region’s rail schedules, which Mr McCurdy believes would ease commuter frustrations and deliver faster, cheaper and more efficient public transport.

“Commitments like this one are designed to benefit regional Victorians, because for far too long we have been neglected,” he said.

“We are overdue on receiving our fair share and need to invest in our public transport network - we deserve one just as good as the commuters in metropolitan areas get.

“More commuters on public transport means less congestion and pollution in our towns, and less pressure on our roads.”

Mr McCurdy said the initiative would also be boosted by savings of up to $3500 for families, due to a $2 daily fare cap and halved V/Line prices pledge if the Coalition were to taste success at the November 26 election.

“With our $2 daily fare cap, and slashing V/Line prices to half, Ovens Valley residents can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance by using a properly funded and affordable network of buses and trains.

“Only a Nationals Government can deliver a better deal for the Ovens Valley.”

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The first-time candidate lists her qualities as having “a strong sense of community” and a “passion for environmental protection and preservation”.

“It has been an amazing experience so far and the Greens, my friends, my family and the community have been very supportive,” she said.

She is flying the Greens’ flag when it comes to taking urgent action on the climate crisis and highlighted that the Greens want to replace all coal and gas with 100 per cent renewables by 2030.

Ms Kromar said the Greens want to invest in public transport and electric vehicles, ban political donations from the fossil fuels sector, support homes and businesses in moving towards renewable electricity and end land clearing and native forest logging.

“We have already seen the devastating effects that the climate crisis has had on our own region, with bushfires and now the floods,” she said.

“These plans are essential in protecting our planet for future generations.

“Our world, and especially our country, needs a stronger focus on the environment so we can take real action on the crisis that we are currently facing.”

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“A focus on renewable energy can create thousands of jobs for our area, as we’ve already seen with the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme,” she said.

“This will create long term sustainable jobs for our region, bringing more workers to the area, and growing our economy.

“The Ovens Valley district would be provided with not only the opportunity of employment for ourselves, but also for generations to come.”

The Greens plan to build a million new and sustainable public and social homes over the next 20 years across cities, towns, regions and remote areas.

Rod run alcohol ban ‘insurmountable‘, says local police SENIOR Sergeant Doug Incoll of the Bright Police has described the Bright Rod Run alcohol ban as “insurmountable” due to the number of attendees to the event over last weekend.

“Due to the extensive numbers of people within the CBD area, it was insurmountable for police to effectively manage the alcohol ban,” he said.

According to Snr Sgt Incoll, there was one alcohol–related assault last Friday night and several on Saturday night, one positive drunk driver and some parking and minor traffic offenses over the weekend.

“Aside from that, generally, the crowd was as well behaved,” he said.

Snr Sgt Incoll reported no issues at the official event in Pioneer Park, and said its smooth running was a credit to the rod run committee.

“There‘ll be some more work done for future events in conjunction with the rod run committee and the Alpine Shire in regard to managing alcohol consumption,” he said.

Alcohol restrictions were first introduced during the Bright Rod Run in 2019 in response to safety concerns around vehicles and alcohol consumption.

The restrictions prohibit alcohol being consumed at Pioneer Park and many of the public areas in the Bright township, including Gavan Street, Howitt Park and Railway Avenue.

Ms Kromar said this will help the many in our region who are struggling to find available and affordable houses, and will provide the opportunity for thousands of quality jobs.

“We plan to limit rent increases to stop out of control rent rises,” she said.

“This will greatly assist our community with our issue of growing rental prices, which significantly affects low income families and young people.

“I have faced this myself when I struggled to find a rental in the rapidly growing town of Bright, and know many friends who have had to move away from the area and from their work because of rental price increases.

“This has also seen many businesses in the hospitality industry suffer with staff shortages, causing many to have to close for weeks at a time.

“More homes in our area will bring the workers we need to support this quickly growing industry.

“The Greens plan will ensure everyone has the right to affordable housing.”

After the past few years working in the hospitality and tourism industry in Bright and Falls Creek, she is looking forward to attending university to study politics and sociology.

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Combustion warning for region’s hay farmers CFA officials have warned local farmers to allow fodder and crops to dry before commencing cutting and baling works, due to the risk of moist bales spontaneously combusting if compacted too early.

With persistent heavy rainfall and flooding events occurring throughout the North East in recent weeks, senior firefighters have urged local farmers to take extra care in creating hay bales during a brief bout of sunny weather for the region, with crops and fodder expected to remain moist in the short-term.

If baled with high moisture content, hay can heat up like compost, which can lead to spontaneous ignition weeks or even months later.

Crews across the state responded to just shy of 50 haystack-related fires last financial year, and CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the risk was significant again this year.

“Farmers who have decided to carry on with hay production need to be extra vigilant this year to make sure conditions are right for making hay and for the future storage and transport of

ABLAZE: A large haystack fire at a Winton North property saw more than 100 bales destroyed in February this year.

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“Hay fires are a real threat to properties and stock in farmland areas.

“Whether you’re a seasoned hay grower or switching to hay this year, it’s really important to take care of your hay and crops this fire season.”

Mr Heffernan said it was also important to consider the storage of hay to prevent additional moisture being absorbed, with undercover areas or the use of hay caps or tarps preferred.

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VLocity train service off line indefinitely V/LINE says its new VLocity trains will stay off the North East line indefinitely, while they continue to carry out tests on the trains’ suspension and are able to fix the problem.

All trainsets have been replaced by coaches since Monday, for the entire journey to and from Southern Cross Station while V/Line completes a number of detailed tests and investigations into the suspension related problem.

VLine said some investigations will involve a test train running along the line under controlled conditions while others involve specialist analysis of train components and systems.

Information gained from the testing and investigations will help V/Line put measures in place if required to allow the trains to resume running on the line.

Nationals’ Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy slammed the State Government, calling them ”hopelessly inept” following the removal of trains from the line this week. ”It is absolutely ludicrous that we should be having issues with the VLocity trains when they are practically brand new - let alone having to pull them off the rails twice this year,” he said.

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The kitchen is the central part of the home with a breakfast bar, quality cooking appliances and a butler’s pantry with a great northerly outlook.

There is a separate dining, living room plus a great study for working from home with wood combustion heating and split system cooling throughout.

Externally car storage is well catered for with an oversized double garage with

direct internal access and auto roller door plus a separate 6m x 6.5m enclosed ɯȒȸǸɀǝȒȵ ɯǣɎǝ ƬȒȇƬȸƺɎƺ ˢ ȒȒȸِ There is also an orchard and raised ǕƏȸƳƺȇ ƫƺƳɀً ˡ ȸƺ ȵǣɎً ƺǼƺƬɎȸǣƬ ƫȒȒɀɎƺƳ ɀȒ‫ٮ‬ lar hot water service and bore water supply for household and garden water.

This property presents in immaculate condition and inspections will not disappoint, contact us now to inspect.

BUSINESS FOR SALE WANGARATTA TILE CENTRE/CARPET CALL ESTABLISHED OVER 40 YEARS

To Australian Standard 4349.1-2007

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223 Colemans Lane, Location | Milawa

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Six easy choices to make to build a more sustainable home Written by | realestateview.com.au in buying WHEN planning to build a sustainable home and maintenance-free life, there is a lot to consider.

From style to cost-effectiveness, longevity to eco-sustainability, it can often be confusing and overwhelming to consider the right materials.

Brickwork’s international marketing general manager Brett Ward offers his advice with the following six simple ways you can build with sustainability in mind.

1. Prioritise thermal performance Thermal mass (the ability of a material to absorb, store and slowly release heat energy) is key to creating an enƺȸǕɵ ƺǔˡƬǣƺȇɎ ǝȒȅƺِ Building with heavy, dense materials such as brick helps to insulate by absorbing and storing heat energy to slow down its transfer so it will be cool in summer and warm in winter.

Combining bricks with insulation can lower the carbon footprint with Ɏǝƺ ƏƳƳƺƳ ƫƺȇƺˡɎ Ȓǔ ȸƺƳɖƬǣȇǕ ǝƺƏɎing and cooling bills by up to 40 per cent.

2. Use concrete or terracotta roof tiles Roof tiles boast an incredible ƏȅȒɖȇɎ Ȓǔ ƺȇɮǣȸȒȇȅƺȇɎƏǼ ƫƺȇƺˡɎɀً from their thermal performance, to their low embodied energy and recyclable capabilities.

Light colour Bristile Terracotta roof ɎǣǼƺɀ ǝƏɮƺ ǝǣǕǝ ȸƺˢƺƬɎǣɮǣɎɵً ƏȇƳ ɀȒ Ɏǝƺɵ

ȸƺˢƺƬɎ ȅȒȸƺ ǝƺƏɎ ƏɯƏɵ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ ǝȒȅƺً maintaining a comfortable temperature within the home.

3. Design for your climate This practice, known as Passive Solar Design, takes into account local environmental conditions, including the building site, climate and materials, to create a home that optimises the sun’s natural energy.

The orientation of your home plays a huge role in the way sunlight enters your home, thus impacting the internal temperature.

North facing windows will welcome light and warmth into your home, while overhanging eaves can create shade and provide relief from the harsh sun.

4. Install a solar system Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that is clean, sustainable and does not emit any greenhouse gas when producing electricity.

A solar system captures energy from the sun and converts it into electricity, reducing reliance on the power grid and saving hundreds on electricity costs. ȸǣɀɎǣǼƺ ȸȒȒˡȇǕ ǝƏɀ ɎȸƏƳǣɎǣȒȇƏǼ ɀȒǼƏȸ panels that sit atop of your existing roof structure, or integrated solar tiles, which Əȸƺ ǝǣǕǝ‫ٮ‬ƺǔˡƬǣƺȇƬɵ ɀȒǼƏȸ ¨à ȵƏȇƺǼɀ ɎǝƏɎ are embedded into the roof tiles.

These are a great way to enjoy all the ƫƺȇƺˡɎɀ Ȓǔ Ə ɀȒǼƏȸ ɀɵɀɎƺȅً ɯǝǣǼƺ ȅƏǣȇtaining a stylish, sleek roof line.

5. Embrace products that last a lifetime Choosing products with a long lifespan is a great way to decrease environmental impact and the energy used to maintain your home.

Building with brick ensures it remains weatherproof, durable and attractive for years to come.

Unlike less durable lightweight materials, which can be costly and time consuming to maintain, brick doesn’t need painting, rendering or any other coating to maintain its good looks.

Choosing bricks from Austral Bricks that are guaranteed to last for 100 ɵƺƏȸɀ Ǖǣɮƺɀ ɵȒɖ ƬȒȇˡƳƺȇƬƺ ɎǝƏɎ ɵȒɖȸ

home will last you a lifetime, with absolutely no maintenance required.

Choosing bricks is a smart one-off investment that pays dividends now, and in the future. ‫ ِה‬Èɀƺ ƬƺȸɎǣˡƺƳ ƬƏȸƫȒȇ‫ٮ‬ȇƺɖɎȸƏǼ products where possible Austral Bricks now has more than ‫ ׎ו‬Ɏɵȵƺɀ Ȓǔ ƫȸǣƬǸɀ ɎǝƏɎ Əȸƺ ƬƺȸɎǣˡƺƳ carbon neutral.

Choose bricks knowing that their manufacture results in zero net emissions of greenhouse gases. ȵȸȒƳɖƬɎ ƬƺȸɎǣˡƺƳ Əɀ ƬƏȸƫȒȇ ȇƺɖtral has been assessed and approved against the Australian Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard.

“KRACKATINNY 2” Part Lot 3, Buffalo River Road, Buffalo River 34.92HA / 86.3AC

OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A BEAUTIFUL SMALL RURAL PROPERTY CLOSE TO MYRTLEFORD - Fertile River flats with over 1km frontage to Buffalo River - 50mgl water entitlement - Lease to 30 June 2024, with 5 year option to HAAS Investments Pty Ltd $50,004 plus GST - Suit investor with immediate lease income and future capital growth potential - Numerous older style farm buildings including de-comissioned ex tobacco kilns

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- Handy to Myrtleford township (6kms), Lake Buffalo, Bright, Mt Buffalo & Hotham - Strong opportunities for the future such as tourism ventures, hay production, grazing - Handy to Milawa gourmet region, wineries, national parks and snowfields - Myrtleford is a growing progressive township in beautiful North East of Victoria

Web ID: 300P101260

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 4PM FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER Inspections by appointment only Contact Elders Albury 02 6021 3355 Reg Coulston 0418 118 207 David Gittoes 0409 362 722 Stephen Street 0428 579 338

All inspections by appointment only with Reg Coulston 0418 118 207 or David Gittoes 0409 362 722

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Lifestyle in Whorouly 3267 Snow Road, Whorouly • Spacious family home on approx. 4.97 Ac • 3 bed, master with ens. & private balcony upstairs with stunning views to Mt Buffalo • Updated central kitchen with electric oven and stove, dishwasher and large pantry • Great family entertaining room with large open fire overlooking solar-heated pool • 27,000L rainwater tank, 5kw solar, large powered shed and multiple paddocks

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You Will Be Impressed 27 Valdoris Avenue • Well maintained & beautifully presented 3 bedroom home with BIR’s • Detached 4th bedroom/games/craft room • Spacious kitchen with bay window & open plan lounge/dining room • Ducted gas heating, gas log fire, evaporative cooling & split system for year round comfort • Under cover alfresco, well-established gardens all on 588m2 allotment approx.

• Double carport, sep workshop with power

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Beautifully Renovated 15 Esmond Street • Beautifully renovated three bedroom brick home in a prized street in the west end • Abundant natural light, spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living area. 2pack shaker cabinets & stone benchtops.

• Master bedroom & two further guestrooms, generous in size, fitted with built in robes • Bathroom inc separate bath, large walk-in shower with frameless glass & sep toilet.

• Expansive covered decked outdoor living space complete with ceiling fan

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307 Greta Road

1/64 Sisely Avenue

• Sturdy 3-bed brick home with separate bath, shower and toilet

• Well maintained red-brick townhouse

• Combined kitchen and dining room with adjoining sunroom & separate living

• Formal dining, spacious living

• Ducted evaporative cooling plus wood fire and split system in the living room

• Generous kitchen with gas cooktop & oven

• Three bedrooms all with BIRs • North facing sunroom

• Under cover back verandah with secure yard of approx 580m2, generous sized shed

• Bathroom with sep shower, bath & toilet

• Full-length carport meeting the shed will

• Single lockup garage with electric roller door

comfortably accommodate three vehicles

• Perfect home for first home buyer or investor

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FOR SALE $385,000

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• Large undercover entertaining area

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• North facing formal lounge

COMMERCIAL FREEHOLD

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• Double garage with direct internal access

• Open plan kitchen & meals dining area

• Neat bathroom with shower & sep. toilet

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living/meals area. Ducted heating & cooling • Paved undercover outdoor entertaining area

• 3 bedroom all with built in robes

• Separate living, combined kitchen & dining

plaster, awnings, flyscreens and restumped

• Formal lounge room plus open plan kitchen/

• Popular West End Hulme Drive Estate

• 3 Bedroom plus study brick veneer home

• New Colorbond roof, carpets, vinyl flooring,

• Walk in robe & ensuite to master bedroom

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• First home or potential investment opportunity close to schools & local shops

• Double carport with electric roller door

19 Logan Drive • 3 bedroom family home in popular Cambridge Drive Estate

Neat Family Home

20 Maxwell Street

• Updated ducted gas heating & evap cooling

Executive Living

• Gas heating & evaporative cooling

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23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663

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Rock Solid Real Estate 229 Tone Road • 1,835m2 Industrial 1 Zone fronting major arterial • New commercial building and impressive feature rock wall • Fully landscaped front yard to enhance customer experience • Good rear yard accessed via 4mtr high motorised roller door • Various rear sheds/structures with upgraded power supply • Opportunity for further development STCA • Freehold only sale – business relocating

• 4 carport, extra height suitable for caravan • 6 x 4 m approximate shed/workshop • Neat & tidy easy to maintain gardens

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

Gordon Gibson 40-42 Rowan Street • Long-standing consulting, irrigation and retail business with profits to owner exceeding $250k • Market leader with expertise in irrigation design, pumping system installation and retail supply across NE Victoria and Southern NSW • Turnover exceeding $2.5m • Fully equipped workshop • Extensive plant and equipment • Stockists of key brands such as Davey, Toro, Rain Bird, Grundfos and many more • EBITDA exceeding $250k • Secure lease

FOR SALE $1,249,000

FOR SALE $675,000 + SAV

Plus GST

No GST Going Concern

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The home is in a great location in the Waratah Drive estate with properties rarely being offered for sale in this location. Please contact us now to inspect.

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Phone

| 5722 9444

Price

| $600,000 - $650,000

Location | 93 Edwards Street, Wangaratta

ELEGANCE IN ELITE PRECINCT

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THIS IMMACULATE three-bedroom family home in a superb West End location is close to schools, walking tracks and golf course.

The home consists of three spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and walk-in wardrobe and ensuite to the main bedroom.

There are two separate living areas with two separate dining sections to the home. Áǝƺ ˢ ȒȒȸ ƬȒɮƺȸǣȇǕɀ ǝƏɮƺ ƫƺƺȇ ȸƺ‫ٮ‬ placed to the main living areas along with the kitchen appliances and recent split systems installed.

There is also gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling with a new gas hot water service and a ducted vacuum system.

Externally there is a secure low maintenance yard with garden shed, some pop up sprinklers, double garage with remote control access plus under cover

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Nicole Dunstan

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0439 356 968

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Expression of Interest

60 Wenhams Lane, Wangaratta, Vic 3677

11-13 Meldrum Street , Wangaratta

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$950,000

Let us work twice as hard for you Travis | 0477 138 372

Karen | 0400 500 681

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally.

Some letters are used more than once.

Act Bin Canoe Cat Dog

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pot in which stew, tea, etc, is made (5) 21 What is a narrow cleft with steep, rocky walls (5) 23 Name an ancient ruined city in NW Asia Minor (4)

BIYWORD

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QUICK THINK Solve the crossword.

Each answer has four letters.

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Tore Use

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BURSILL (nee Hayward) Kathleen Mary 29/1/1938 – 7/11/2022 Of Bright, loving wife of Peter (dec).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Maria, Mark and Sharon.

Treasured Nanny of Ashley and Daniela, William and Bridget, Nicole and Kane, Dylan and Georgina, Abbie and Joden.

Cherished cuddly Great Nanny of Liam and Daniel, Harvey, Olivia and Aliza, Lachie and Thomas.

‘A beautiful soul now at Peace’ GO THE CATS Funeral service to honour the life of Kathleen will be held at Bright Uniting Church, Ireland Street, Bright at 10.30am on Thursday, November 17, 2022 followed by burial at the Bright Lawn Cemetery.

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HIGGS, Michael James.

Passed away peacefully at Myrtleford Lodge Nursing Home on November 9, 2022.

Aged 78 years.

Loved eldest son of Jim and Phyllis (both dec).

Twin brother of Colleen Christopher, older brother of Monica O’Neill, and Jim (dec).

Brother-in-law of Max and Phillip (dec).

Loved uncle of Paul, Sharon, Michelle, Kathleen, Tania, Paula, Adam, Chantelle and their families.

Forever in our hearts.

A private family funeral will be held for Mick.

ELLIS, Shane 18/06/1962 – 10/11/2022 Passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side.

Forever loved partner of Tracey.

Son of Leslie and Nelma ( Dec).

Cherished brother to Gavin (dec), Luke, Darren, Matthew, Robert, Clint, Jody and Nellie.

Beloved Step-dad, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin and Pa to Liam and friend to many.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Shane will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road Wangaratta on Saturday the 19th of November, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Myrtleford Lawn Cemetery.

Funeral guests are encouraged to wear bright colours (no black) in honour of Shane.

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Loving husband of Gwenyth (dec) and Gwen.

Cherished father of David, Peter (dec), Chris, Marylyn, Alison and their partners.

Adored Grandpa of 17 grandchildren and Great Grandpa of 16 great grandchildren.

A weary soul resting.

Funeral service to honour the life of Derrick will be held at Bright Uniting Church, Ireland Street, Bright at 1.30pm on Monday, November 21, 2022 followed by private cremation.

LAST Thursday, the Myrtleford Bowls Club conducted a very successful lawn bowls tournament for 72 players.

After the 24 teams from far and wide each completed four matches there were only two undefeated sides, those being Chiltern and Wangaratta.

This forced a three end play off for the major prizemoney.

Chiltern upset the Wangaratta team winning each of the three ends in a wonderful exhibition of draw bowls.

Coming in third with three wins and a draw was the local team of Marino Candusio, Greg Robbins and Lance Symons.

On hand to present the winners with the major prizes were Kris and Narelle from Jo Ross-Jackson

Hearing Centres and Eliza from the marketing team at the Bright Brewery.

Their support was warmly received by all, and our greens also received high praise from many of the players particularly given the amount of rain recently recorded.

Congratulations were offered to all the team who work on the greens and surrounding gardens as the facilities were in immaculate condition.

Saturday’s pennant resulted in another great win to the A1 team at home who won by eight shots, 79 to 71 against Yarrawonga.

Mick Dwyer skipped his team of Rod Mitchell, Jeff Stagg, and Maria Duic to a telling 28 shot to 15 victory.

Greg Robbins’ rink also picked up a valuable two points for the club with a

nail-biting 20 to 18 win.

Myrtleford dropped the other two rinks by two shots and five shots respectively but it helped secure a vital win.

The B1 team had a bye and unfortunately the B3 team, also at home, went down narrowly to Wodonga 59 to 68 shots with Sam Bonacci’s rink having a win 23 to 18 but that was not enough to get over the line first.

The club is blooding many new players at the highly competitive pennant level and will reap the benefits as they gain experience.

Barefoot Bowls kicked off last week and will now go through to March 2023 on Tuesday evenings.

To get involved, contact Chery Lewis 0427 002 193 or ring the club on (03) 5752 1204.

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DESPITE the treacherous conditions, 16 men braved the elements at the Mount Beauty Golf Club, mostly hiding under trees for 20 minutes while the heavens opened with 10mm in 15 minutes during the Par round on Saturday, November 12.

Three players were lucky enough to spend the time under the clubhouse verandah as they were just about to tee off when the deluge came down.

Despite conditions, an in-form Victor Selway put in a blinder to win on a countback from Ross Rynehart with a +1.

Ball comp winners were Dave Browning (-1) and Stephen Short (-2).

NTPs were handed to Stephen Short along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office on the seventh, Dave Browning on the ninth, Michael Bartholomew took the 17th and Ross Rynehart took home the money on the 18th.

WINNER WINNER: Victor Selway produced a stunning performance to take the Par event on Saturday.

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THE Bright Tennis Club’s Wednesday night pennant competition played on last week, when Team One (Waratah) took a bye and Team Five (Lilly Pilly) brought in some delicious spring rolls to be shared throughout the night.

Team Five (Lilly Pilly) played Team Three (Bottlebrush) with Lilly Pilly taking it out four sets to two.

Chris Pangrazio and Sera Paterson beat Tracy Carey and Bruno Souza (6-2), Jo Paterson (filling in for Belinda Hone) and Lachie Thomas beat Drew Carey (filling in for Nic Carey) and Felicity Freeman (6-2), and Chris Pangrazio and Jo Paterson beat Tracy Carey and Drew Carey (6-4).

Sera Paterson and Lachie Thomas then lost to

Bruno Souza and Felicity Freeman 1-6 - Freeman played very well that match securing the first win of the night for team Bottlebrush.

Chris Pangrazio and Lachie Thomas beat Tracy Carey and Felicity Freeman (6-0), and Sera Paterson and Jo Paterson lost to Bruno Souza and Drew Carey (6-5).

Team Four (Grevillea) was on fire all night and won all of their games against Team Two (Banksia) six sets to zero.

Peter Dixon and Ciaran O’Connor beat Tom Russell and Dave Russell (6-2), Cathy Lennon and Tamara Costa beat Nicole Lodge and Margaret Wilson (6-1) thanks to Lennon’s stellar backhand, and Peter Dixon and Cathy Lennon beat

Tom Russell and Nicole Lodge (6-3).

Ciaran O’Connor and Tamara Costa beat Dave Russell and Margaret Wilson (6-4) - Russell was serving well, but Costa’s return of serve was even better.

Peter Dixon and Tamara Costa beat Tom Russell and Margaret Wilson (6-1), and Ciaran O’Connor and Cathy Lennon beat Dave Russell and Nicole Lodge (6-0).

The current Wednesday pennant ladder is: Team 4 (Grevillea) - 19 points.

Team 3 (Bottlebrush) - 14 points.

Team 5 (Lilly Pilly) - 14 points.

Team 1 (Waratah) - 13 points.

Team 2 (Banksia) - 9 points.

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Bright bowlers disappointed by rainfall BRIGHT and Howlong B3 bowls team managers swapped the game from Bright to Howlong due to the local greens being closed and travelled to Howlong.

Unfortunately, after six ends of play, rain started pouring down and play was stopped with seven points awarded to each team.

This result was less than ideal for Bright as due to their A3 team having a bye, the B3 team was able to send

a full team to Howlong and were looking forward to a competitive game.

On Sunday, October30, Bright Bowls Club hosted the annual ‘Over the Hill Challenge’ between Bright and Tawonga-Mount Beauty, where the two clubs compete to proudly display the perpetual trophy in their clubrooms.

After an enjoyable day of competition Bright emerged for the fourth year in a row

as victors with a 66/45 win.

The two best winning rinks received a Bright Bowls Club glass to remember the day.

Winners for TawongaMount Beauty were George Eldridge, Bob Joyner and Gordy Hobbs, and for Bright the winners were Martin Kupferle, Ernie Vanderwert and Terry Gibbons.

The day was played in excellent conditions and enjoyed by all.

Conversations were exchanged of good times spent on this day over the years while enjoying a drink at the bar and a lovely afternoon tea which was provided by Bright bowlers.

These events are an excellent opportunity for social interaction and friendly competition between small bowling clubs within our region

FRIENDLY CONTEST: Tawonga-Mount Beauty Bowls Club president Dave McDonough congratulates Bright Bowls Club president Martin Kupferle on his club’s win in the Over the Hill Challenge in October.

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FULL FOCUS: Young gun Riley McGillivray confirmed himself as one of the top up and coming enduro riders in Australia last month, after winning the under 19s class of the Australian Off-Road Championships.

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Riley McGillivray rides to the top POREPUNKAH local Riley McGillivray still can’t shake the “unreal” feeling of being crowned a national champion in the Expert Junior under 19s class of the Australian Off-Road Championships last month.

Needing to finish at least fifth in the final round of the 12 round championships in Wynyard, Tasmania to seal the overall victory, Riley comfortably placed second to complete a super consistent season.

Riley said it was the perfect way to finish off a long year of racing.

“A lot of time and effort goes into racing as much as we do,” he said.

“You have to always try being as fast as you can, while staying consistent, and most importantly having to keep the bike on two

wheels and trying to stay injury free throughout the whole year.”

Riley also competes in the pro class of the Victorian State titles, where he is ranked third overall in riders across the state, all while completing year 12 this year.

After a strong start to the national championship season, Riley tore his ACL and meniscus, which threatened to derail his campaign.

He said when the injury happened, he knew the pain would be difficult to overcome.

“The next couple months were super tough having to continue racing, while working hard to strengthen it as much as possible,” he said.

“I had to change up my riding style a little to avoid tweaking it again and it took me a

long time to get my confidence back and continue riding how I know I should, without thinking about hurting my knee again.

“After working through that all year, it made it even better to end up on top again.”

Over the course of the season Riley competed all across the country from Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.

Riley has been competing since he was 11 and he said the best part of competing at such a high standard is the places he gets to see.

“I’m pretty lucky to be able to travel the country and have fun riding,” he said.

“It’s hard to explain to people that don’t ride, but when your bike’s good, the track’s good, and

you feel good; it’s a pretty unreal feeling.”

Riley said he is not getting carried away with the success of this season and plans to take his riding career one step at a time.

“Every year we seem to end up racing more and more, and our calendar is looking pretty full for the 2023 season,” he said.

“I love to go do a few of our local Alpine Motorcycle Club events to support the club that got me into racing to begin with.

“Hopefully, if I can continue to do well, I’ll continue to get more and more support from companies, and can eventually take it overseas and see where that goes.

“It’s a super tough sport to make it in, but while I’m still young and loving it, I’m excited to continue to give it my best.”

WITH the weather changing on an almost daily basis, Myrtleford’s golfers found time to sneak in a few rounds of competition.

Saturday, November 12 A Grade Winner: Brad Carroll (9) 42 pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Jim Martin (20) 39 pts.

NAGA Award: Trout Batt (25) 20 pts.

Ball Winners: J Martin 39, P Evans 38, B O’Donohue 34, S Piddington 34.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Andrew McKerral, fourth second shot: David Clark, 14th: David Clark, 14th: Steve Piddington.

Raffle Winner: Karl O’Shaughnessy.

Thursday, November 10 Myrtleford Post Office STABLEFORD COMPOSITE AWCR 76 A Grade Winner: Sandra Piazza (20) 35pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Kerry Newton (26) 34pts.

Ball Winners: Marg Curtis (22) 33pts, David Clark (15) 33pts.

9 Hole Winner: Faye McLees (38) 18pts.

9 Hole Runner Up: Kerry Chapman (54) 17pts.

Wednesday, November 9 Myrtleford Post Shop Stableford Composite AMCR 73 A Grade Winner: Paul Tanner (22) 40 pts.

A Grade Runner Up: David Matthews (14) 37 pts.

Ball Winners: D Matthews 37, J Martin 36, P Stewart 34.

Foodworks NTPs - fifth: Craig Shewell, 10th: Craig Shewell, 14th: David Clark.

Tuesday, November 8 4 BBB CHAMPIONSHIPS/ MONTHLY Y MEDAL STROKE- COMPOSITE - AWCR 76 A Grade Winner/ Medal: Sandra Piazza (21) 93/72 A Grade Runner Up: Kerry Newton (26) 99/73.

9 Hole Winner: Liz Orton (35) 19 pts.

9 Hole Runner Up: Marg Fitridge (35) 13pts c/b.

Ball Winners: Kerry Newton, Faye McLees.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Kerry Newton, 10th: Kerry Newton, 14th: Barb Welch.

Putting Competition: Sandra Piazza 26 putts.

First Semi- Final 4BBB Championships: Marnie Broz and Judy Bynon one up to Marg Curtis and Jan Harper

WHAT A MATCH: The first semi-final in the 4BBB Julie Phillips Championships was played between Judy Bynon and Marnie Broz against Marg Curtis and Jan Harper, with Broz and Bynon (centre) coming out on top.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

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BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS K Surrey c LP Curtis b C Bull ............................6 C Ellett lbw b S Briggs ......................................9 *+B Surrey b LM Brennan ............................... 24 R Worcester c LM Brennan b B Duncombe .......7 S Francis st G Priest b B Duncombe .................2 D Pool b B Duncombe ......................................4 M Hicks c GA Hoysted b LM Brennan ................0 A Fendyk c G Priest b LP Curtis ........................6 B Thompson st G Priest b B Duncombe ............2 H Scalzo not out...............................................5 W Love c J Priest b CJ Brodie ...........................8 Extras (nb 3, w 12, b 2, lb 0) ........................... 17 Total .............................................................. 90 Overs .......................................................... 34.4 FOW: 12 (K Surrey) 33 (C Ellett) 56 (B Surrey) 59 (R Worcester) 64 (S Francis) 65 (M Hicks) 67 (D Pool) 74 (A Fendyk) 76 (B Thompson) 90 (W Love).

Bowling: CJ Brodie 3.4/1/1/7, C Bull 5/0/1/13, M Priest 3/1/0/5, S Briggs 4/0/1/14, LM Brennan 8/1/2/19, B Duncombe 8/0/4/19, LP Curtis 3/0/1/11.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS CD Matheson c & b LJ Scales ............................0 FR Ellis lbw b MR Purcell ................................ 26 P Menon c PT Smith b M Sampson ................. 78 J Davies c LJ Scales b JC Kelleher....................0 J Wallace c MA Copey b JC Kelleher .................2 NJ Pell b LJ Scales ......................................... 37 N Bonwick not out ......................................... 34 F Dent not out ................................................ 11 MD Gathercole dnb Z Guilfoyle dnb C Clement dnb Extras (nb 2, w 14, b 0, lb 1) ........................... 17 Total ............................................... 6/205 (cc) Overs .......................................................... 40.0 FOW: 2 (CD Matheson) 83 (FR Ellis) 84 (J Davies) 93 (J Wallace) 154 (P Menon) 163 (NJ Pell).

Bowling: LJ Scales 8/1/2/52, M Sampson 8/0/1/40, MR Purcell 8/0/1/31, JC Kelleher 8/0/2/36, MW Stevenson 7/0/0/30, TA Berry 1/0/0/15.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten c G White b F Jones ..........................2 K Pienaar c L Hourigan b J Neary ................... 16 M Whitten c NP Impink b J Neary .....................3 J O’Donohue b G White .................................. 16 *JA Schonafinger b G White ........................... 10 J Wilson c J Jones b N Bleeser .........................5 +GL Shantha c & b N Bleeser .......................... 23 B Bartlett c NP Impink b C Southern ................3 M Winter b J Neary ......................................... 12 J Haddrick not out ...........................................6 W O’Keefe not out ............................................1 Extras (nb 0, w 6, b 0, lb 3) ...............................9 Total ............................................... 9/106 (cc) Overs .......................................................... 40.0 FOW: 19 (L Whitten) 23 (K Pienaar) 27 (M Whitten) 48 (JA Schonafinger) 55 (J Wilson) 83 (GL Shantha) 85 (J O’Donohue) 86 (B Bartlett) 104 (M Winter).

Bowling: J Neary 8/1/3/26, F Jones 4/0/1/15, C Southern 8/2/1/12, M Vescio 4/0/0/13, G White 8/3/2/9, N Bleeser 8/0/2/28.

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DELATITE 1ST INNINGS PM Scales c CD Matheson b C Clement .......... 10 +MA Copey c FR Ellis b MD Gathercole .............6 PT Smith c J Wallace b C Clement ....................5 CG Anderson c F Dent b Z Guilfoyle ..................6 LJ Scales b C Clement ......................................0 MR Purcell c CD Matheson b FR Ellis ................1 *MW Stevenson lbw b P Menon ........................0 TA Berry not out ...............................................3 M Sampson not out ..........................................0 WC Christopher dnb JC Kelleher dnb Extras (nb 3, w 3, b 0, lb 0) ...............................6 Total ................................................. 7/37 (cc) Overs .......................................................... 20.0 FOW: 18 (PM Scales) 18 (MA Copey) 24 (PT Smith) 24 (LJ Scales) 26 (MR Purcell) 28 (MW Stevenson) 32 (CG Anderson).

Bowling: C Clement 6/0/3/17, MD Gathercole 4/1/1/8, FR Ellis 2/1/1/1, P Menon 4/1/1/5, Z Guilfoyle 4/2/1/6.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS J Jones c J Wilson b W O’Keefe ...................... 24 C Southern lbw b J Haddrick ...........................1 N Bleeser lbw b J Wilson ................................ 10 K Fitzpatrick c GL Shantha b W O’Keefe ...........0 M Vescio c K Pienaar b W O’Keefe ....................0 *DL Bursill c JA Schonafinger b J Wilson .........1 L Hourigan lbw b JA Schonafinger ................. 19 +NP Impink b M Winter ....................................9 J Neary b M Winter ...........................................6 G White not out ................................................0 F Jones not out ................................................1 Extras (nb 0, w 12, b 3, lb 0) ........................... 15 Total .......................................................... 9/86 Overs .......................................................... 37.0 FOW: 5 (C Southern) 40 (J Jones) 40 (K Fitzpatrick) 41 (N Bleeser) 41 (M Vescio) 46 (DL Bursill) 72 (NP Impink) 84 (J Neary) 84 (L Hourigan).

Bowling: J Haddrick 5/1/1/8, B Bartlett 5/2/0/11, JA Schonafinger 8/4/1/9, W O’Keefe 3/0/3/22, J Wilson 6/1/2/9, K Pienaar 3/0/0/11, M Winter 7/1/2/13.

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Greta C.C. 128 M Barnard 46 L Alexander 28 G Browning 4/13 A Dodd 3/13 O Cope 2/32 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 8/156(cc) J Taylor 43 J Bozzola 28 PW Brear 27 M Walker 3/32 J Salafia 2/23. City Colts C.C. 10/85 T Ormond 36 S Lakmal 3/10 M Drage 3/24 M Nunn 2/7 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 5/174(cc) A McNamara 50 R McNamara 39*.

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Novak to lead A grade Bombers as coach THE Bombers have a new A grade coach for next season, with Alex Novak taking on the top job.

Novak coached DederangMount Beauty’s B grade squad last season, who finished in 10th, as well as playing in the eighth-placed A grade squad.

The powerhouse defender takes the reins from Justine Goonan.

Novak said her familiarity with the club and its players will go a long way in getting the squad ready to go.

“I coached B grade last year, so I was part of that coaching group,” she said.

“I’m obviously familiar going into the end of the season and then having conversations with the rest of the coaching team and operations manager around what next season is going to look like and thought I’d try my hand coaching A grade.

“I played A grade last season with the intention of playing again this season so there’re definitely benefits to being a playing coach, being able to focus on one grade rather than split yourself across two with coaching one and playing another.

“We thought that would be a really good move going into this year, so I stepped up into the role of A grade coach.”

With her focus now keenly on one side, Novak expects the Bombers to make massive strides early in the 2023 Tallangatta and District Netball Association season.

“It’ll be interesting, it’ll just be a different perspective, but the benefit being having played on that side last year, I already know the players, I already know how we play,” she said.

“We’re not starting from scratch, I’m not coming in externally needing to build relationships or understand set plays or understand how the team operates - I’m already in it, I already know it.

“It’s about building on the success that we saw on the back of last season rather than dealing with some of those speed bumps that some teams can have in those early rounds around trying to find their feet.

“I think that will be a really big benefit of being able to hit the ground running and get some early wins on the board for us, which was a little bit of a challenge at the start of last season.”

The Bombers will get together for a social end-ofyear match, before hitting the preseason track in early 2023.

BRING ON THE BREAKERS: Tyler Barker said his side was ready for their challenging match with Benalla this weekend.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattiee

Saints eager to break Benalla

LOCKED IN: Alex Novak will play with and coach the Dederang-Mount Beauty Bombers’ A grade outfit for the 2023 TDNA season.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

FRESH off their bye week, Myrtleford’s men’s basketball side will be looking to bounce back and take a win over Benalla when they go head to head on Sunday from 1pm at the Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre.

The Breakers are currently second on the ladder after only dropping one game so far, and are the favourites to beat the Saints who sit at fifth with a three and three record.

After a mixed bag of results from their double header back in round six, the Saints sat out the weekend’s action with the bye, but coach Tyler Barker is keen for his side to hit the court once more.

“This weekend will be a tough battle - after already facing Benalla once this year it’s a game we really want under our belt,” he said.

“I think the week off is a good thing giving everyone the chance to recover from

the past weekends.

“I’m hoping everyone is available for the game as they’re a tough team and we will need everyone to pitch in.

“We are really hoping to come out of the weekend with a win and to knock off ff one of the top teams.”

The women Saints will take another week on the bench, ahead of their round nine clash with Wallan at home on Saturday, November 26.

Domestic basketball comp in full swing THE past two weeks of the Myrtleford and District Basketball Association’s domestic competition have been full of great individual and team performances.

ROUND FIVE Juniors: Under 12 Boys Falcons 27 (B Cartwright 17) defeated Bulls 24 (N Durling 17).

Hawks 40 (M Batt 12) defeated Bandits 25 (N Hershell 20).

Mustangs 33 (A Hankin 14) defeated Hornets 2.

Under 12 Girls Spirit 19 (L Robb 13) defeated Flames 14 (T Barnick 6).

Lightening 12 (C Koers 10) defeated Flyers 11 (A Mitchell 6).

Under 14 Boys Bullets 46 (H Stanton 30) defeated U12 Boys Rep team 22 (X Millar 6).

Phoenix 37 (A Robb 17) defeated Hawks 33 (W Koers 14).

36ERS 35 (H Durling 21) defeated Kings 29 (S Lupo 14).

Wildcats 32 (S Muraca 12) defeated United 30 (N Robb 17).

Under 16 Girls Tolo 33 (J Hazeldine 27) defeated George 27 (S McPherson 21).

Magden 26 (M McCallum 16) defeated Tal-

bot 17 (S Power 9).

Jackson 39 (C Parolin 21) defeated Magbegor 19 (P Anders 7).

Under 17 Boys Heat 68 (D Lock 26) defeated 76ERS 48 (S Rossato 21).

Golden State 56 (J Pascoe 18) defeated Knicks 53 (D Kerr 16).

Warriors 58 (J Prestage 31) defeated Celtics 56 (J Hazeldine 19).

Seniors: A Reserve Men Warriors 52 (C Weldon 18) defeated FNB 38 (A Davis 16).

Shockers 43 (O Townsend-Oneil 16) defeated Kings 22 (J Prestage 5).

A Reserve Women Beechworth 32 (J Archer 18) defeated Wildcats 20 (J Pozzan 6).

Ball Hogz 40 (E McPherson 12) defeated Shadows 15 (H Glanville-Jones 6).

A Grade Men Splash Bros 69 (R Bouker 26) Sonics 57 (N Pascoe 18).

The Heat 56 (K Shewry 17) defeated Grizzlies 55 (T Cossor 18).

A Grade Women Venom 52 (E Hughes 24 ) defeated Magic 23 (G Cusack 14).

Railway Tigers 45 (R Piazza, S McPherson 14) defeated Tigers Black 31

(A Quirk 10).

ROUND SIX Juniors: Under 12 Boys Cobras 47 (T Gray 15) defeated Bandits 30 (X Millar 24).

Falcons 46 (B Lupo 16) defeated Hornets 38 (B McMahon 36).

Hawks 42 (N Michelini 18) defeated Mustangs 14 (A Hankin 6).

Under 12 Girls Boomers 32 (Z Power 22) defeated Spirit 8 (G Cartwright, I Montgomery 4).

Flames 20 (A Pozzan 12) defeated Flyers 18 (W Szaraszek 16).

Under 14 Boys 36ERS 47 (S Sylwestrzak 24) defeated Wildcats 33 (S Muraca 24).

Hawks 48 (T McPherson, B Sinclair 17) defeated U12 Boys Rep team 43 (N Durling 11).

Bullets 38 (H Stanton 16) defeated United 18 (N Robb 18).

Phoenix 44 (M McMahon 18) defeated Kings 21 (S Lupo 11).

Under 16 Girls Jackson 56 (C Parolin 20) defeated Tolo 30 (A Ferrito 16).

George 13 (E McMasters 10) drew Magden 13 (M Corcoran 8).

Magbegor 30 (M Radenbach 12) defeated

Talbot 23 (D Murtagh 12).

Under 17 Boys Golden State 55 (J Pascoe 26) defeated Warriors 42 (J Prestage 40).

Celtics 84 (J Hazeldine 30) defeated 76ERS 48 (S Barnard, S Rossato 10).

Knicks 74 (D Kerr 27) defeated Heat 37 (B Woodall 17).

Seniors: A Reserve Men FNB 32 (A Davis 10) defeated Kings 25 (J Prestage 11).

Shockers 35 (S Piazza 11) defeated Warriors 25 (J Dineros 8).

A Reserve Women Beechworth 30 (J Archer 19) defeated Shadows 19 (H Glanville-Jones 11).

Ball Hogz 51 (S Morey 17) defeated Bright 22 (M Witts 12).

Mountain Maids 15 (M Butler 5) defeated Wildcats 14 (L Revrenna 5).

A Grade Men Grizzlies 78 (T Cossor 32) defeated Sonics 54 (N Pascoe 22).

The Heat 87 (K Shewry 28) defeated Splash Bros 75 (R Bouker 33).

A Grade Women Tigers Black 43 (P Zamperoni 16) defeated Venom 36 (A Brock 17).

Railway Tigers 63(S McPherson 26) defeated Magic 25 (G Cusack 10).

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Saints looking for new president

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE Myrtleford Alpine Saints Football Netball Club hopes to secure a new president at the club’s annual general meeting on Wednesday, November 30.

The new person at the helm will take over the reins from Ian Wales, who stepped aside towards the end of the season after several years in charge.

Wales said while all roles will look to be filled, the big ticket item on the agenda is that of electing a new president.

“The perfect candidate would be someone with a bit of a business model or business head, and someone who could take on the understanding of the biggest sporting facility in the area and take it to the next level,” he said.

“For the last four years, even though for one year we didn’t play but we had a pretty good list, we’ve probably gone through our most competitive era of four years - three of those years we made finals and the other year I’m sure we would’ve made finals.

“We want someone who can step up, I’d like to see someone younger who’s a bit more computer-savvy. “(The club wants) someone who’s passionate about the area and the community, because it (McNamara Reserve) is probably the biggest sporting facility in the Alpine valley.”

With football and netball sides competing strongly against teams with a far wider pool of talent to draw from, and with new senior coaches, Wales said the time was perfect for some

fresh ideas and a new vision.

“The bit I’d like to stress is the people who are there at the moment, some will stay on for sure, they’re good people, they’re good operators, and the club’s probably in one of the best positions it’s been in for a long time, financially,” he said.

“It’s pretty sound, and it’s probably a good time to take over and take it to the next step, with a new coach, new outlook.

“It’s not like I’m going to walk away, I’m quite happy to help out in any little way.”

Anyone interested in any role, particularly that of president, is invited to attend the AGM on Wednesday, November 30 at the Ablett Pavilion from 6pm - only paid-up members are eligible for nomination.

WHO WILL LEAD? Outgoing president Ian Wales said a new person is needed at the helm of the Myrtleford Alpine Saints FNC. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

A h strong Another week for Bright golfers GOLFERS at the Bright Golf Club enjoyed another week of sun and fierce competition, including the ladies’ 4BBB Stableford Sally Symonds NEDGLA Tournament.

Veterans, Monday, November 7, Stableford A grade winner: Frank Noble (16) 38 points.

B grade winner: Frances Bentley (42) 37 points.

NTPs - third: Mick Dunne, sixth: Jenny Ritcher, 11th: Robert Taylor.

Ladies, Wednesday, November 9, Stableford A grade winner: Carol Burgess (16) 35 points.

B grade winner: Elizabeth Barker (27) 33 points.

NTPs - third: Heather Thompson, sixth: Allison Gilbert, 11th: Rhonda Gross, 16th: Carol Burgess.

MEN IN CHARGE: Nagus Henry (left) and Richard Morgan will coach Myrtleford’s senior men’s side in the 2023 AWFA season. PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni

Savoy name senior men’s co-coaches

By NATHAN DE VRIES MYRTLEFORD’S senior men’s sides will be in safe hands as they contest the 2023 Albury Wodonga Football Association competitions, with Richard Morgan and Nagus Henry to take on the coaching role.

Morgan, who co-coached the division one men last season with Rob Caponecchia, will be joined at the helm by Henry, who will bring a wealth of experience.

Caponecchia announced to the playing group his intention to step down directly after Myrtleford’s qualifying final loss to Boomers in late August.

“Last year I co-coached with Rob Caponecchia and he wanted to have a season off, given how much he’s put in over the last

few years,” Morgan said.

“We wanted to keep some consistency to it, so I stayed on to do it with Nagus.

“Once Rob said he wasn’t wanting to do it again, they (the club) asked if I wanted to do it, and Nagus had always shown an interest before so I was keen to have him involved because he’s done some great work for the club.

“He’s been a player but he’s brought players with him at different stages, and he always turns up to training so I reckon he’s a perfect fit for that sort of thing.”

Morgan said the club was in a very strong place going forward, with a crop of juniors coming through to really take the Savoy game to the next level.

“At the start of the season we didn’t expect us to finish fourth,” Morgan said.

“Last year was a really good season for us because we had a number of players leave - and we’re going to have a number of players leave again - but what we’ve got is some good young kids coming through that are really starting to push themselves.

“I think that sort of thing is great for the club when that happens because you’ve got a lot of internal growth or organic growth.

“Last year we blooded a few into the seniors and they did really, really well - Kaden Saric and Tomas Juhasz performed fantastically.”

Preseason kicked off yesterday at Savoy Park, with the

coaching team eager to keep the side a fighting force in the competition, and potentially bring in some new names to buy into the club’s culture of teamwork and comradery.

“That’s something that’s really important to us that we have the culture through the club, it’s more about the club than an individual player,” Morgan said.

“It’s not a fun place to be where everybody’s focussed on themselves.

“Last year we probably started a little late getting things done and we didn’t really have anything organised, whereas this year to have everybody prepared early.

“We’ll do some work before Christmas and then get into it properly in January.”

Men, Thursday, November 10, Stableford A grade winner: Hamish McPhee (7) 37 points c/b.

B grade winner: John O’Shea (20) 38 points.

C grade winner: Peter Malkin (30) 33 points.

NTPs - third: Hamish McPhee, sixth: Stuart Carlisle, 11th: David Kelly, 16th: Hamish McPhee.

Ladies, Friday, November 11, 4BBB Stableford Sally Symonds NEDGLA Tournament Winners: Faye Mclees and Ann Hazeldine 48 points.

Runners up: Robyn McGrath and Bernie Wickes 42 points.

Men, Saturday, November 12, Stableford A grade winner: Jake Woods (6) 37 points.

B grade winner: Gareth Williams (19) 36 points.

C grade winner: Marco Pasquinelli (20) 39 points.

NTPs - third: Chris Davey, sixth: Gavin Hunt, 10th Gavin Hunt, 11th: Phil BardsleySmith, 16th: Hamish McPhee.

Ladies, Saturday, November 12, Stableford Winner: Heather Thompson (22) 39 points.

NTPs - 16th: Allison Gilbert.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES DESPITE a solid performance with ball in hand, Mount Beauty’s District first grade were unable to make the runs they needed, bowled out by Barnawartha-Chiltern for 123 chasing 6/159.

After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, the Power struck early when Jacob Styles dismissed Miners’ skipper Rhys Ritchie LBW for just five runs.

Nathan Iaria picked up a wicket of his own, combining with Adam Whelan to send Christ Hartshorn to the sheds for 23, with BarnawarthaChiltern on the back foot at 2/35.

The Miners rallied, with Tom Webster (69 off 73 deliveries) and Chad Brookes (33 of 70 deliveries) fighting back before Todd Jeanes sent them both packing.

Mount Beauty restricted runs as best they could, but at the end of their 32 overs, Barnawartha-Chiltern had set the Power 160 for victory Styles (3/41 off seven overs) and Jeanes (2/31 off four overs) were the pick of the Mount Beauty bowlers.

The run chase got off to a rocky start, with the Power’s top four bats departing for a combined 13 runs.

The innings was saved by Sulaiman Hussain, who belted 65 runs including five sixes at a stroke rate of 108.33.

Supported by Jeanes and Chris Derrick, Hussain gave the Power a fighting chance before he departed with Mount Beauty on 7/113.

The tail failed to fire, as the Miners’ Osbert Ramage (3/7 from four overs) mopped up the last of the resistance.

The loss sees Mount Beauty sit at second last on the Cricket Albury Wodonga District First Grade ladder, with the Power taking a bye this coming weekend.

Mount Beauty’s other grades had a less definitive day on the park, with the C grade side having to forfeit, and the district second gGrade and under 12s sides not reaching a result.

TIGHT BOWLING: Glenn White’s 2/9 from eight overs went a long way in keeping RUB’s fiery batters under control.

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Tigers, RUB play through the wet to no result

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WHILE the majority of A grade cricket matches were able to get underway, rainfall prevented any results from being registered, even in such thrilling encounters as that of Ovens Valley United against Rovers United Bruck at W.J. Findlay Oval.

RUB set the Tigers a hefty chase, posting 9/106 on a tricky deck, thanks to strong knocks from Lucky Shantha (23), Josh O’Donoghue and Koot Pienaar (16 each).

Ovens Valley’s James Neary was a standout with the ball, picking up 3/26 from his eight overs, and with experienced players like Corey Southern (1/12 off eight) and Glenn White (2/9 off eight), there weren’t many loose balls for RUB to go after.

“It was another good week with lots of positives,” OVU skipper Dyla Bursill said.

“We had six changes from the week before and I couldn’t fault the boys in the field - we dropped a couple of catches but that’s cricket.

“Every bowler bowled well, we gave the new ball to young Fearghus Jones and he did a great job first up.

“Through the middle overs, Nick Bleeser and Glenn White taking the pace off the ball really worked wonders, they had pretty tidy figures at the end.

“We did get a couple of wickets at the end, but their number 10 and 11 stuck at it and probably got an extra 15 runs which was not a bad score.

“The ground was slow and we

knew that the game last week there, both teams only scored 90 so we knew it was going to be tough going.”

With their eyes set on the goal, and with storm clouds overhead, the Tigers overcame an early wicket and worked their way to 1/40 before disaster struck.

RUB’s Will O’Keefe picked up Josh Jones for 24, before knocking over Kane Fitzpatrick the very next ball, with Nick Bleeser, Marcello Vescio and Bursill falling cheaply within the next four overs.

Nick Impink (nine) and Lachie Hourigan (19) kept the Tigers afloat before departing, and the visitors came agonisingly close to the target before the rain forced play to stop after 37 overs at 9/86.

“We probably played for five or

six overs too long trying to get a result, the rain came in pretty heavy and the lightning and thunder were getting a bit closer,” Bursill said.

“We did try and push through because at one stage the game was in the balance - we had four wickets in hand and only needed 35 runs.

“We were backing ourselves in to try and get a result as well, but in the end it just set in.

“You couldn’t hit runs, the pitch was getting slippery and the Rovers were pushing hard - in the end it was the right call to call the game off and it probably should’ve been done five overs earlier.”

O’Keefe was the pick of the bowlers with 3/22 from just three overs, supported by Jeremy Wilson (2/9 from six) and Matt Winter (2/13 from seven).

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