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CAN-TASTIC: Bree Golden (left) and Sarah Timms’ campaign to collect cans and bottles to raise money for communities in Cambodia has taken off, averaging an estimated 600 containers a day.

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STUDENT nurses Sarah Timms and Bree Golden have tapped into the community’s generosity with their ‘Cans for Cambodia’ campaign, with a tremendous start to their fundraising for infrastructure and equipment in impoverished parts of the southeast Asian country.

Following a work placement to Cambodia in November last year, the pair were inspired to begin fundraising, starting off with a donation from their work colleagues.

Around three weeks ago they started collecting cans and bottles to deposit through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, where they receive 10 cents for every container.

Last Thursday they had collected 3990 containers over the previous seven days and estimated they have been collecting around 600 cans a day.

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They had planned to raise $10,000

by January next year, but as of last week they had already raised $3700.

“We are overwhelmed with how quickly it’s picked up in the community”, Ms Timms said.

According to Ms Golden, one local dropped off around 200 cans after camping at Wilson’s Promontory.

Ms Timms said they also have a friend in the Gold Coast who is donating their container refund to the cause.

She said they will document where the funding is spent to show supporters the impact of their help.

“We will document the whole

thing when we go back, and we’ve got our Instagram where people can follow us and see what we’re doing,” she said. “[The funding] may not seem like much, but it’s going to go a long way.”

The pair said they will be selffunding their 2025 return trip to Cambodia, so every cent raised will go to much-needed infrastructure and equipment.

They initially planned to raise funds for medical equipment, like blood pressure machines, but under advice from their Cambodian contact, Phirim Noeur, they will likely be directing funds to hand basins for schools, toilet blocks and other necessities.

“We’ve decided to put the idea forth to Cambodians because they

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know what’s best for them, and let them decide what to do with the funds,” Ms Timms said.

They thanked the community for their support, and thanked Porepunkah resident Brendan Sheehan for his help counting and dropping off cans.

Those wishing to help out can deposit their cans or bottles at their bin on the Great Alpine Road in Porepunkah, though depositors are reminded that all containers must bear the 10c mark on the label.

They must be unbroken and uncrushed, and the pair ask that depositors put bottles in boxes beside the bin to keep them separate.

Anyone else wishing to donate can go to their gofundme page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/cambodia-medical-aid-drive.

BACK FOR MORE: The 2022 Feastival in Falls Creek was a huge hit and this year’s event is set to wow again.

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A Falls Creek feast for all

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

to see Feastival return.

“The first Feastival was amazing and we sadly had to FEAST your eyes, ears and cancel last year’s event due tastebuds on the second to the landslide that blocked instalment of Falls Creek’s access to Falls Creek, so it’s three day music, art, food great to be able to invite and comedy festival featuring people back,” she said. both iconic Australian “The event has such a musicians and local creatives wonderful mix of attractions, coming together to celebrate activities and entertainment community. by both big names in the Falls Creek Alpine Resorts music industry and also media and communications showcasing our local coordinator Bridget Halsall and creatives. said the team are very excited businesses

“There’s an art exhibition opening on the Friday night featuring local artists, before the comedy night and tour of the night sky with the Astronomical Society of Victoria.

“On Saturday we have a range of things to do for all ages, there’s yoga, markets, a heritage walk, paint and sip brunch, a free circus workshop for the kids by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus as well as a free kids zone.

days are ticketed separately, so “The main music event on you can mix and match what the Saturday night, Feast de you would like to do.

Résistance, is only $50 and There are a few free will see performances by attractions throughout the Thelma Plum, Holy Holy and program also.

The Grogans, and headlined “It’s really about

by Australian indie rock band, showcasing our beautiful area The Temper Trap. in the summer,” Ms Halsall “The final day includes said. and pilates, a maker’s market “We’re excited to get a degustations lunch at Astra people back to such a unique with a performance from a festival stage surrounded by string trio.” mountains and celebrating All activities and music and arts. entertainment across the three

“We’ve had a massive interest from the wider community, both smaller acts, creators and businesses; everyone’s really getting around it.

“We’ve got an amazing line up and it will be great to see them in the area again.”

Feastival will be held on Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 18.

For more details and to buy tickets go to https://www. fallscreek.com.au/feastival/.

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WELL-RECEIVED: Whorouly dairy farmer Jon Pethybridge has welcomed an independent review into the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct in the hopes it will increase transparency in the dairy supply chain.

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LOCAL agriculture specialists have welcomed an independent review into the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, saying more transparency into grocery retail prices is needed.

The review of the code was announced in October 2023, but was recently brought back into spotlight last week when the Federal Government announced the appointment of former ALP politician Dr Craig Emerson to lead the review.

Whorouly dairy farmer Jon Pethybridge welcomed the review in the hopes it would increase transparency in the dairy supply chain.

He said it’s currently difficult to know how retail prices are determined.

“More transparency, information and understanding we can have as an industry can only be good thing,” he said.

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“Getting good information is very helpful.”

Mr Pethybridge is also a committee member of Dairy Farmers Victoria, a dairy farming advocacy body formed last year.

He said the dairy industry has a mandatory code of conduct between farmers and processors, providing pricing stability and transparency, and he suggested a mandatory food and grocery code would be a positive move.

“It’s working out the missing link between the processor and the supermarket,” he said.

“Supermarkets put a huge amount of pressure on the processors through shelf spacing, product

location - so they have a lot of power with negotiating with the milk processor.”

Nutrien Ivone Agencies livestock manager Dan Ivone also hoped the review would provide transparency over beef prices.

He said difference in retail beef prices compared to cattle had been “huge” during the soft cattle market last year, when fears of an El Nino weather pattern saw many farmers sell their stock.

“When that panic came, the supermarkets and processors got very good at saying, ‘well, we’ve got a lot of cattle booked in’, and then that created more panic,” he said.

Mr Ivone said the supply glut saw abattoirs drop their purchase price for cattle, but this wasn’t reflected in supermarket prices.

“There’s got to be a bit of transparency in what goes on,” he said.

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Speaking on ABC News Breakfast last Wednesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the review would examine if further mandating of the code of conduct is required.

“We know that when we have seen a reduction in the cost to supermarkets, that hasn’t been passed on in an appropriate way to consumers,” he said.

According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Food and Grocery code was introduced to improve standards of business behaviour in the food and grocery sector, including the conduct of retailers and wholesalers towards suppliers.

A Senate inquiry into supermarket prices is also underway, chaired by Greens senator Nick McKim, to present a final report by May 7.

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Summer 2024 BACK FOR MORE: The 2022 Feastival in Falls Creek was a huge hit and this year’s event is set to wow again.

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A Falls Creek feast for all

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

to see Feastival return.

“The first Feastival was amazing and we sadly had to FEAST your eyes, ears and cancel last year’s event due tastebuds on the second to the landslide that blocked instalment of Falls Creek’s access to Falls Creek, so it’s three day music, art, food great to be able to invite and comedy festival featuring people back,” she said. both iconic Australian “The event has such a musicians and local creatives wonderful mix of attractions, coming together to celebrate activities and entertainment community. by both big names in the Falls Creek Alpine Resorts music industry and also media and communications showcasing our local coordinator Bridget Halsall and creatives. said the team are very excited businesses

“There’s an art exhibition opening on the Friday night featuring local artists, before the comedy night and tour of the night sky with the Astronomical Society of Victoria.

“On Saturday we have a range of things to do for all ages, there’s yoga, markets, a heritage walk, paint and sip brunch, a free circus workshop for the kids by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus as well as a free kids zone.

days are ticketed separately, so “The main music event on you can mix and match what the Saturday night, Feast de you would like to do.

Résistance, is only $50 and There are a few free will see performances by attractions throughout the Thelma Plum, Holy Holy and program also.

The Grogans, and headlined “It’s really about

by Australian indie rock band, showcasing our beautiful area The Temper Trap. in the summer,” Ms Halsall “The final day includes said. and pilates, a maker’s market “We’re excited to get a degustations lunch at Astra people back to such a unique with a performance from a festival stage surrounded by string trio.” mountains and celebrating All activities and music and arts. entertainment across the three

“We’ve had a massive interest from the wider community, both smaller acts, creators and businesses; everyone’s really getting around it.

“We’ve got an amazing line up and it will be great to see them in the area again.”

Feastival will be held on Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 18.

For more details and to buy tickets go to https://www. fallscreek.com.au/feastival/.

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BIKE BUSINESS: Paul Rechenbach, owner of a Porepunkah bike shop, said business was a little quieter than last year.

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Trade close to 2023, say Porepunkah businesses

POREPUNKAH businesses are reporting a January similar to last year, with tourists and locals keeping venues ticking.

Manager of local pub MistyRose Wilson said while it seemed a little less busy than last year, spending was about the same.

“We are capturing quite a lot of the summer market coming through,” she said.

“You can see all the waterholes are a lot more full and the caravan parks are all full apart from next week.”

She said many visitors have come from Melbourne.

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“A lot of the campers and people around are from Melbourne this year,” she said.

“You do tend to see a lot of people from Sydney coming in February.”

Ms Wilson said she is concerned the cancellation of the Alpine Classic, a one-day January cycling event, will impact visitation around Australia Day. “That brings roughly around

four or five thousand people into town so that’s going affect our trade quite a bit on Australia Day,” she said.

“We obviously want to have that last week, the big bang before it dies down leading into autumn.”

Owner and manager of a local cafe Lucy O’Dwyer said recent business was only slightly down from last year, and similar to preCOVID numbers. “[It’s] been very manageable,” she said.

“We’ve had a really good summer that we’re really pleased with.”

Mrs O’Dwyer said many people are coming from Melbourne and other parts of Victoria, but they have also customers from around the region such as Yackandandah.

“They’re coming on day trips and coming out for lunch,” she said.

Paul Rechenbach, owner of a Porepunkah bike shop, said business was a little quieter than last year, with custom slowing since the start of January.

“Probably a little bit more tourists at the moment, but normally we’d have a lot of locals,” he said.

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U3A Myrtleford and District Inc will be launching their Myrtleford Piazza mosaics on Friday January 19, 4pm, at the Myrtleford Piazza.

The mosaics depict and acknowledge migration to Myrtleford and district during the gold rush to the postwar period.

A new screen beside the St Paul’s Church Hall, featuring artwork by Rosewhite blacksmith Simon Pankhurst, will also be launched.

Myrtleford U3A president Jan Mock will speak at the event while Mayor John Forsyth will launch the mosaics.

Afternoon tea will be served in the St Paul’s Church Hall.

The project was made possible with proceeds from the sale of the book ‘For a Better Life: the story of Italian migration to the Myrtleford District’, as well as grants from the Alpine Shire and the Bright Community Bank.

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THE Alpine Shire Council acknowledged a petition for an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Mount Beauty at their December meeting, with councillors showing support for the appeal.

The petition, delivered by the Upper Kiewa Valley Association (UKVCA), contained 156 signatories and stated: “we the undersigned, being residents and/ or business owners of the Upper Kiewa Valley, request that at least one charging station for electric vehicles/cars be established in the central business area of Mount Beauty which will be available to serve locals and tourists alike.”

In December 2022, council commissioned a Community Energy and EV Charging Prospectus, through the Australian and Victorian governments’ joint resilience grant funding program, to inform future decisions regarding public charging infrastructure at council facilities.

This prospectus is expected to be received by council early this year.

According to the council report, this prospectus has considered the suitability of the Mount Beauty Stadium for a public charging facility.

Cr Kelli Prime said council is “probably a bit behind the eight ball” on EV charging stations.

“There’s more and more EVs out on the road, I think everyone could attest to that, and if we want people to travel here and use it as a tourist destination and use EVs we’re going to have to cater to that,” she said.

Cr Katarina Hughes said she expected the push for local charging stations to be community driven.

“I think in this space we’re going to see a lot more of this innovative way of moving forward when it comes to EV charging stations,” she said.

“To see where this goes, where it takes us from here, it will be an interesting journey for all and I think it’ll be a very good learning opportunity for many people.”

Cr Sarah Nicholas said she is an EV user and understands the need for regular charging stations.

“The more there are the better it is for people to be able to go ‘Ok I only need to go 30 kilometres so I don’t have to charge at this one that’s broken, I can get the next one’,” she said.

“I know there’s legislation coming that will encourage EV charging stations to be operational more of the time, but the more we have the merrier.”

The report to councillors also recommended the UKVCA makes a community submission through council’s budget process for assessment and subsequent decision by council.

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Platypus mural to star at bridge YOUNG artists across the region are being invited to collaborate with an established artist on an exciting new project celebrating a unique and iconic part of Australia’s natural heritage: the platypus.

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said the outdoor mural will be displayed beneath the Star Road Bridge in Bright and aims to bring awareness for platypus conservation.

“The mural project aims

to raise public awareness about the presence of platypus in waterways in the Alpine Shire, addressing threats posed by human actions, particularly litter entering these habitats,” he said.

“Through this mural project, we hope to raise awareness about the need for the platypus’ conservation, ensuring it’s future is protected.”

The platypus, a beloved Australian native, faces a conservation challenge with

its status officially listed as ‘near threatened’.

Cr Forsyth said engaging our local young people in this creative endeavour brings a fresh and vibrant dimension to the platypus mural and allows them to foster a sense of ownership and pride in our Alpine community.

“It is also an incredible opportunity for local young people to work alongside an established artist, creating professional connections in the industry,” he said

To help inspire the mural’s design, council is hosting a competition for young artists aged 14-18 years in the region.

Participants are invited to submit a photo of their artwork depicting platypus conservation, which will serve as inspiration for the final mural design.

In a short paragraph, contestants should explain why their artwork should be chosen to inspire the mural project.

Four winners will be selected, and they will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with the established artist in installing the mural.

Four artworks will be chosen as the inspiring designs and each winner will receive a $50 award.

The competition closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 7 2024.

The mural installation is scheduled to commence on March 15 and will take ap-

proximately three days to complete.

The mural installation will utilise non-toxic, eco-friendly, and VOC-free products.

This ensures the protection of waterways and the natural environment during application and over the mural’s lifespan.

For further details about the competition and to submit a design, go to engage. alpineshire.vic.gov.au/platypus-mural-competition-starroad-bridge.

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By BRODIE EVERIST BRIGHT Centenary Park was in full swing last Saturday evening as SES volunteers prepared Morses Creek for the annual duck race, with brass bands performing on one side of the waterway while children enjoyed the splashpark.

The 1000 yellow ducks were released by SES volunteers near the Gavan Street bridge at 7pm, with people lining the creek in the minutes prior.

As they sedately floated, one duck took an early lead and maintained it for nearly the whole stretch, according to Richard Xerri, who commentated some of the race.

However, he estimated it was pipped within the last 30 centimetres.

Duck 207 took first place, followed by 413, then 220 and 431, winning their tickets holders $1000, $500, $250 and $100, respectively.

After the race Bright Lions member Graham Badrock thanked the Bright SES and the performing bands.

“It’s one of our major fundraisers for the year and, overall, it was great to see so many people here,” he said.

“All the money raised goes straight back to the Bright community.”

He was particularly appreciative of attendance following a storm that passed through Bright only an hour

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A heartfelt thankyou to emergency workers and volunteers OUR son and his family were involved in an incident that occurred at the Freeburgh Caravan Park.

A storm came through the park and our son and granddaughter were injured.

Ben received serious injuries and was taken to the Wangaratta hospital and then flown to the Royal Melbourne.

While the family were still in the park they were looked after by many.

We want to thank the SES and CFA volunteers and the paramedics and ambulance drivers who were involved.

Peter and Eileen Hunter, Porepunkah

Claims welfare boost is unaffordable don’t stack up DISMISSING welfare payment increases on the basis that they are unaffordable and would fuel inflation lacks economic sense and is a heartless response to

MUSEUM MUSING: Residents of Myrtleford Lodge, pictured with Myrtleford Historical Society members Kerry Murtagh and John Taylor (both left), visited Myrtleford’s Old School Museum last Thursday morning.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist the many Australians living at or below the poverty line.

While the Albanese Government acknowledges that many households are struggling, the time to take appropriate action is now, not in a few months’ time when the Budget is handed down.

Phone calls from people seeking our assistance have risen alarmingly across Australia, by nearly 40 per cent in some places. Requests for emergency relief are also hitting highs, and not just in flood disaster zones.

In this environment, claims that increases to welfare payments for 3.3 million men, women and children are unaffordable displays a complete lack of respect for those living in poverty.

Various fallacies seek to explain why such people are not being helped to attain basic security of housing, food and other essentials.

The biggest is that the economy can’t afford to provide proper levels of welfare.

This is simply not true, as was explained in the research paper the Society commissioned from the Australian National University.

A Fairer Tax and Welfare System for Australia shows, for example, how up to 834,000 vulnerable people could be lifted out of poverty by the Australian Government’s adopting one of three affordable reform options.

St Vincent de Paul Society wants JobSeeker to be increased by 50 per cent, to around $1100

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per fortnight. It’s currently $753.

This would be equivalent to the Age Pension and at a level recommended by the government’s high-level Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.

We also advocate Parenting Payment be increased to $1340, Youth Allowance to $887, Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 25 per cent, DSP and Carers payments (by $249 per fortnight, and Family Tax Benefit (Pt A) by 20 per cent.

Another fallacy is that enhanced support to lowincome earners would fuel inflation and so contribute to even higher prices.

This seems to hint that the less well-off, whose purchases are mostly low-cost essentials of life, are the main cause of inflation, rather than those who buy highly priced real estate, luxury goods or costly travel.

Helping people to better afford essentials comes at less cost to government than the planned Stage three tax cuts, which many analysts predict are more likely to add to inflationary pressures.

The reality is that Australia can afford to do much more to help people in tough circumstances.

Mark Gaetani, St Vincent de Paul Society national president

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Rate capping system needs review: MAV

TOOLING UP: Markwood residents Bryan Wilson and Tracy Loyst (left), with Myrtleford Men’s Shed member Trevor isherwood, were perusing the Myrtleford Flea Market last Saturday, which runs once a month during the warmer seasons beside the Old School Museum.

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THE Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has called for a rate capping system review following the State Government’s announcement of a 2.75 per cent council rate cap for the upcoming financial year, down from a 3.5 per cent cap in 2023/24.

MAV president Cr David Clark said councils were feeling the financial strain of rapid inflation, staff shortages, and cost shifting.

“To decrease the rate cap at this time means many councils will be struggling to deliver the services and infrastructure our communities rightly demand,” he said.

“While local government goes backwards by 30 percent compared to CPI since the introduction of the rate cap, all while the State and Federal budgets increase far beyond this.

“For councils to be stuck at 2.75 percent is going to be

challenging in the extreme.”

Cr Clark said the rate cap is a “blunt instrument” with no capacity to deal with the diverse needs of individual communities and their councils.

“It does not take into account the vastly different needs of councils across the state,” Cr Clark said.

“Some councils are still facing exhaustive repair bills from natural disasters, others are in desperate need of upgraded or new infrastructure.

“It defies logic to use a catch all cap for setting rates given the broad variety of challenges.

“A more flexible approach to a rate cap, recognising unique infrastructure challenges, cost shifting by the State Government, and the true cost of council services would provide a more effective way forward for the sector than the current mechanism.”

Council rates capped at 2.75 per cent COUNCIL rate increases will be capped at 2.75 per cent for the next financial year, the State Government announced last month, the second highest increase since the introduction of the rate cap.

Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced the rate cap last month, saying the State Government’s ‘Fair Go Rates’

system meant households have certainty over their council rates.

“The rates cap has made a real difference to household budgets over the past eight years and we’ll keep working to reduce costs for families” she said.

The rate cap limits the amount all Victorian councils can increase their total revenue from general rates

and municipal charges.

According to the State Government, the rate cap has significantly reduced rate increases, with an average rate cap between 2.25 per cent over the last eight financial years compared to an average per annum increase of 6 per cent in the decade before its introduction.

Councils are able to apply

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for a higher rate cap if they can demonstrate community support and a critical need for spending on services or projects that require a rate rise above the capped amount.

The rate cap is guided by advice from independent regulator the Essential Services Commission.

According to the government, ministerial guidelines

have also been released for service rates and charges for the collection of kerbside waste and recycling from properties.

These guidelines detail that services that provide a general benefit to the whole municipality, such as tree planting, graffiti removal and street cleaning, should not funded by service rates or charges to

individual ratepayers.

Service rates and charges used to fund waste collection and management are not subject to the rate cap.

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

Council adopted a 3.5 per cent rate increase for the 2023-24 financial year, in line with the rate cap.

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Strong numbers for CDS in North East THE Alpine Shire has collected over 150,000 bottles and cans since the inception of the State Government’s Container Deposit Scheme last year.

According to new Victorian Government data, Alpine Shire has collected 153,261 containers, Mansfield Shire has recorded 330,754, and Strathbogie Shire has pooled 203,051.

However, this pales in comparison to Wangaratta, which has accepted more than 1.6 million recyclable containers since the start of November and ranks seventh among regional depots across the state.

The Newman Street ‘Exchange Depot’ in the rural city stormed out of the blocks after opening its doors on November 1, accepting 240,000 containers in its first fortnight of operation This beats out nearby Wodonga (1.4 million) as the Victorian North East’s premier donation point, but trails major regional centres such as Mildura (4.1 million), Shepparton (2.6 million), Ballarat South (2 million) and Bendigo (1.7 million).

In the Alpine Shire overthe-counter deposits can be made at Crispy’s Hardware

at 22 Wills Street, Bright; Myrtleford Cycle Centre at 59A Clyde Street, Myrtleford; and Settler’s Tavern at 232-236 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South.

Owner of the Myrtleford Cycle Centre Steve Connor said they had seen an initial rush of deposits when the scheme opened.

“It started off with absolutely enormous amounts, because people knew this was coming and they were saving up,” he said.

“There have always been people around who aggregate a bunch then go up to New South Wales before it was here – and some of

those people just waited until I opened.”

While deposit numbers calmed after that, he said they have seen a recent rush that he attributed to tourism and increased beverage consumption during the holiday season.

According to Mr Connor, around two weeks ago they received enough deposits to fill the bins only a day after their weekly pickup.

Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos said the CDS, which grants Victorians a 10c refund for each eligible can or container they recycle at a depot, had been a major boost

for the state’s recycling efforts.

“It’s remarkable to see so many Victorians get involved in recycling, providing 100 million containers and counting for re-use in new products instead of going to landfill or ending up in the environment and harming our wildlife,” he said.

“The CDS is a great initiative to get people recycling – we’re rewarding Victorians who do the right thing, reducing litter and making sure recyclable products don’t end up in landfill.”

Across the state more than 100 million containers have been recycled at CDS sites

in the two months since the scheme commenced, while more than 15.8 million containers were collected in the week before Christmas.

On average, some 10 million cans, cartons and bottles are recycled across the state, returning an average of 129 containers per transaction.

The majority of containers collected have been aluminium cans (53 per cent), followed by polyethylene terephthalate plastics (26pc) and glass (18pc).

For information on the CDS, as well as guidelines on eligible containers, visit https://cdsvic.org.au.

Local wins $2000 in shopping comp MYRTLEFORD resident Candy Weldon was the joyful winner of the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer Buy Local and Win Christmas promotion.

Ms Weldon won a $2000 shopping voucher for Myrtleford FoodWorks, which she said was a boon amidst the high cost of living.

“Thank you to the Myrtleford Times for running this and the supporting businesses that make it happen,” she said.

While the competition was run at a number of businesses in the Alpine Shire last month, Ms Weldon said she had only entered at FoodWorks – her regular supermarket.

“I go to the supermarket every day and FoodWorks is my go-to,” she said.

LUCKY WINNER: Myrtleford resident Candy Weldon (right) with Myrtleford FoodWorks store manager Gabbie Piazza.

Bright storm fells trees

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He said the SES handled all the callouts except the tree fallen on the powerline, which was removed by the CFA.

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Alpine Shire residents eligible for disaster assistance and $320 per child up to a maximum of $2240 per eligible family to help cover the costs of essentials like food, clothing, medication and accommodation.

Payments are a fixed amount for each member of a household and are not calculated based on how much money you earn.

“This type of support is designed to help people meet immediate needs like food and clothing, and we’ll continue to work with the

the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

You are eligible for a relief payment if you have unmet immediate relief needs and your principal place of residence is, or was, in an evacuation warning area, and the floods or storms have damaged your home; or your home has flooded above the floor.

Assistance under the PHAP includes a one-off payment of $640 per adult

ALPINE Shire residents impacted by recent Victorian floods and storms are eligible for jointly funded disaster assistance under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Eligible community members whose homes have been impacted by the Victorian floods and storms can access emergency relief assistance through the Personal Hardship Assistance Program (PHAP) led through

Victorian Government to make sure assistance gets to where it’s needed,” Federal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt said.

“I want to assure those affected that we are working as quickly as possible to make assistance available and I want to thank emergency services personnel and volunteers for their efforts.”

Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) is continuing to work with local councils to

understand the assistance required to support communities following the floods and storms.

Support from the Federal and State Governments will also provide funding for local governments’ counter disaster operations, including making residential properties safe and habitable, and emergency works for urgent transport, infrastructure and public assets restoration.

If you think you may be

eligible for a relief payment, visit an Emergency Relief Centre or call your local council.

If your business has been impacted, reference your insurance policies or contact your local council for support.

Information on disaster assistance is available on the Australian Government’s website at disasterassist.gov. au and the VicEmergency website emergency.vic.gov. au/relief.

Teens cautioned after vandalism

By BRODIE EVERIST

MARKET FUN: Lots was on offer at the Harrietville Bush market, which saw 600 people come through on Sunday.

Market crowd 600 strong

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE first Harrietville Bush Market organised by new coordinators Sarah Anderson and Greg Pelly was met with excellent feedback from stallholders and visitors alike.

Harrietville Historical Society president Robyn Downey said last weekend’s market was most successful.

“Sarah and Greg did a

fantastic job and have lots of new, fresh ideas for our next one on Easter Sunday,” she said.

“After stormy wet weather on Saturday evening, Sunday dawned clear and sunny.

“Around 50 market stall holders started rolling in at 6.30am and soon set up the amazing tent ‘market village’ and were delighted at the beautiful weather, stunning scenery/venue

and warm welcome.

“There would have between 500 and 600 people attending throughout the morning.

“There was a coffee van, 15 food stalls including cold fruit juice/sorbets, Austrian strudels, crepes, Sri Lankan curries, Vietnamese street food, donuts, twisty potatoes, fresh fruit and vegetables, wines, jams, chutneys and more.

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“There was craft, knitwear, pottery, jewellery, baby clothes, Nepalese bags and clothes, bric a brac, dog treats, secondhand books, toys, plants, etc, as well as ASC and Landcare stalls.

“Highlights of the day were great music vibes by DJ Beauy, the CFA demonstrations of fire hoses where children were able to ‘be firemen’ by holding them and spray water

into the river, the CFA raffle, spinning demonstration and general happy, friendly conversations and catch up with family and friends.

“Feedback from attendees has been fabulous; many commented on the beautiful vibe and music choices, stunning environment, great variety of food and other stalls, but overall the friendliness of Harrietville community.”

SIX teenagers have been cautioned after vandalism at a Myrtleford take away outlet on early Saturday morning.

According to Sergeant Domenica Hunkin of Myrtleford Police, the group climbed onto the roof the takeaway, accessed a storage room and began throwing items off the roof, including a bag of cement, a chair, a fire extinguisher and paint.

Sergeant Hunkin said they also damaged the Myrtleford Christmas tree on the piazza.

She said all six of the group, aged between 14 and 17, have been spoken to and cautioned by the police.

Dee vanRoevan, manager of the op shop next door, said the material landed on the op shop’s property.

On Monday she said four of the teenagers have apologised since the incident and offered to clean the mess that was made.

“I’m really proud of the four who have come forward and admitted what they did, and I’m proud of their gumption to do that,” she said.

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Sylvester’s life in farming ventures NEUR: Dederang FARMING ENTREPRE roni with wife Ga resident Sylvester PHOTOS: Supplied Rosemary.

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SYLVESTER Garoni was born under a gum tree, or so he says.

In fact, the gum tree was hanging over the Myrtleford Hospital.

But perhaps that gum tree imbued the 88-year-old with the enterprising spirit that has driven much of his life, being a farming entrepreneur across the alpine region, never hesitating to grow his business in dairy, tobacco and then potatoes.

Mr Garoni, better known as ‘Sil’, grew up in Dandongadale, walking to the oneteacher Dandongadale State School, but in his eighth grade it was closed and he went to Myrtleford, though they didn’t have a place for him.

“Got unloaded at the Myrtleford State School and the headmaster came out and said ‘what the hell’s going on’,” he said.

They found some space at the convent, though that was an all-girls school.

“That was a bit tricky for a while because they didn’t have any male toilet facilities,” Mr Garoni said.

Still, he wasn’t there very long.

At 14 he began farming at his father’s dairy, where his enterprising spirit started to show.

“We were milking cows by hand and I was always arguing with Dad that they do have things like milking machines now,” he said.

They did get milking machines, but their kerosene engines were slow to start, so Mr Garoni repeatedly asked his father to buy a diesel engine milking machine.

“We went to South Melbourne and to the factory where they made these things,” he said.

“We were given lunch and

 PERFECT PLOUGHING: Sylvester Garoni spent 11 years on the governing board of the World Ploughing Organisation, which took him to the US, Canada, Zimbabwe and other countries. Mr Garoni (right) is pictured here in Denmark with Ollie Guner from machinery company Kverneland at a ploughing competition in 1985. hot drinks and taken on a tour of the factory.”

It cost a couple of cows, but they bought one, and with it came a generator, so they wired that up to the house.

He then pestered his dad to buy a tractor.

His father was doubtful, as their 12 draft horses were far more reliable than their neighbour’s Fordson tractor, but new technology was on its way.

Mr Garoni said 16 horsepower tractors had entered the market, designed by noted Irish mechanic Harry Ferguson.

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 A BIG OPENING: Mr Garoni (middle) at the opening of a Kiewa Valley early childhood centre.

“We bought a plough to go behind that because the neighbour wanted us to plough a paddock for him.

“All of a sudden we were contracting.”

Later on the family moved into tobacco growing and they did so well they took

over the property next door.

“We grew pretty highquality leaf and tobacco buyers were very keen on the Dandongadale brand,” he said.

However, his enterprising spirit backfired this time.

With increasing tobacco

growing came increasing irrigation, so Mr Garoni convened local farmers to lobby the State Government for a dam.

“A week after we sent a letter off, we got a reply ‘yes, we’re coming up to have a look, and we will build a dam on the Buffalo

River’,” he said.

“We got all excited.”

But the Buffalo River Dam was built downstream and flooded their property.

They moved to Dederang and continued to grow tobacco, despite some resistance from neighbours who wanted the area to stay in dairy.

It was around that time when three councillors for the Shire of Yackandandah came up the drive, hoping Mr Garoni might nominate for a council vacancy.

“We had 11 houses being built, paddocks to be ploughed and sown, crops to be planted and a shed to be built,” Mr Garoni said.

“I said I don’t even have time to go to Yackandandah and pick up a form.

“They said you don’t have to, we just happened to have one here and because there’s three of us here we’ll sign it on the spot.

“So all of a sudden I became a councillor.”

Mr Garoni said he left the tobacco industry in the early 2000s when it was first announced production was to be phased out in Australia.

After a year in peppermint he then grew potatoes and began selling them wholesale, as well as supplying local chip shops.

Nowadays the 88-year-old enjoys woodworking, having made pot plant stands, various animals and boxes, which he has sold at the Rotary market in Albury.

“I’d like to get back in there to the workshop, but there are other things that have higher priority,” he said.

“There’s always a fence to fix or a gate to mend.

“I am at the moment supposed to be slashing St John’s Wort.”

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Kerry Murtagh How long have you been living in the area?

I was born in Myrtleford and grew up on the family farm at Mudgegonga. I went away for several years before returning to live in the area seven years ago.

What do you do for a living?

Before retiring seven years ago I was a registered nurse.

HARRIETVILLE

Benny Williams How long have you lived in the area?

Seven years.

What do you do for a living?

I make my way as a musician for the better part.

What are your hobbies or interests?

Being with friends, walking, skiing, riding, writing, drawing, eating cheese, singing in the shower, wading in the river, drinking coffee in the street.

What do you like about the area?

Most of my friends live here, most of my life’s been here, living in the hills, it’s close to home. There’s a strong creative drive in this community, vibrant hospitality and amazing

What are your hobbies and interests?

History - both family and general, particularly Myrtleford and surrounding districts. I also enjoy gardening and mosaics.

I am the newly elected president of the Myrtleford and District Historical Society, a member of the Myrtleford Cemetery Trust and the

Mudgegonga Community Hall Committee.

What do you like about the area?

The openness and friendliness of the people, its quietness compared to the city and the autumn time.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

A historical walk around Myrtleford and the Reform Hill lookout walk.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

The heavy holiday traffic.

Do you have any ambitions for the future?

To continue to promote the museum and Myrtleford and district history.

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Katharine and Michael Dayment (with son Henry)

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

This time of year, I would buy some snags at the butcher and go for hike, camp out for the night on a ridge somewhere and get a good look around.

Dinner and a gin at Reed and Co in Bright would definitely be on the cards also.

How long have you lived here?

Both born and bred locals.

Katharine grew up just outside of town in a dairy farm.

What do you like about living here?

We are loving raising our children here, the families and community.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I don’t like change, but I’m sure we could all do better.

Do you have any ambitions for the future?

To make it home for Christmas and see my friends and my family.

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Would you like to see any changes or additions?

We live in Tawonga South and we think a playground in the area would be wonderful.

What do you do for work?

Katharine is an early childhood

educator at the Falls Creek Early Learners Hub. Michael is a structural engineer for a local engineering company as well as a ski patroller/ bike patroller at Falls Creek.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

We would take them for a coffee at the local coffee roasters Honey Bird, followed by one of the many local walks/swimming spots in the area such as Mermaids and Rock Pool. Then take them to the local brewery Crank Handle in Tawonga South.

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Summer 2024 BACK FOR MORE: The 2022 Feastival in Falls Creek was a huge hit and this year’s event is set to wow again.

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

FEAST your eyes, ears and tastebuds on the second instalment of Falls Creek’s three day music, art, food and comedy festival featuring both iconic Australian musicians and local creatives coming together to celebrate community.

Falls Creek Alpine Resorts media and communications coordinator Bridget Halsall said the team are very excited

to see Feastival return.

“The first Feastival was amazing and we sadly had to cancel last year’s event due to the landslide that blocked access to Falls Creek, so it’s great to be able to invite people back,” she said.

“The event has such a wonderful mix of attractions, activities and entertainment by both big names in the music industry and also showcasing our local businesses and creatives.

“There’s an art exhibition opening on the Friday night featuring local artists, before the comedy night and tour of the night sky with the Astronomical Society of Victoria.

“On Saturday we have a range of things to do for all ages, there’s yoga, markets, a heritage walk, paint and sip brunch, a free circus workshop for the kids by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus as well as a free kids zone.

“The main music event on the Saturday night, Feast de Résistance, is only $50 and will see performances by Thelma Plum, Holy Holy and The Grogans, and headlined

by Australian indie rock band, The Temper Trap.

“The final day includes pilates, a maker’s market and a degustations lunch at Astra with a performance from a string trio.”

All activities and entertainment across the three

days are ticketed separately, so you can mix and match what you would like to do.

There are a few free attractions throughout the program also.

“It’s really about showcasing our beautiful area in the summer,” Ms Halsall said.

“We’re excited to get people back to such a unique festival stage surrounded by mountains and celebrating music and arts.

“We’ve had a massive interest from the wider community, both smaller acts, creators and businesses; everyone’s really getting around it.

“We’ve got an amazing line up and it will be great to see them in the area again.”

Feastival will be held on Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 18.

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THE ALPINE

Summer 2024

THINGS TO DO AND SEE ACROSS THE ALPINE SHIRE, HIGH COUNTRY AND RESORTS

Something for everyone at the Dederang Cup THE 2024 Dederang Picnic Races is fast approaching, with a raft of entertainment for all to enjoy, as well as their thrilling six-race program.

Dederang Picnic Racing Club president Marcus Goonan said they have had strong ticket sales for the February 24 event, having sold out the majority of their hospitality packages, but some umbrella packages are still available.

“Just jump on our website via the country racing site to purchase those, but there is only a limited number left and they are selling fast,” he said.

General admission tickets are also available online and

at the gate.

The six-race program is expecting over 2000 attendees, though not everyone attends just for the horses.

Classic race entertainment will also run, including kids face painting and a petting zoo, as well as band Me and the Girl.

“They do a great job of assessing where the crowd’s at, and definitely having them up and going,” Mr Goonan said about the band.

Fashions on the Field features a prize pool of around $8000, with categories for men, women, children and couples.

Meanwhile, men and women can take home $200 in the Dederang Mile Footrace, and children can win $50.

Many community groups benefit from the event, either being directly employed by the race club or by holding their own event catering.

“That’s what we’re here for,” Mr Goonan said.

“We’re by the community for the community and we put that right at the front of everything that we do.”

Safety concerns meant races at last year’s event did not run, though it still managed to attract a 1600-strong crowd of revelers enjoying the music, food and

READY TO RUN: After $40,000 worth of track upgrades Dederang Picnic Racing Club president Marcus Goonan said the track is looking good. other entertainment.

“The size that we did without horses was spectacular last year, but very much looking forward to having horses go round this year,” Mr Goonan said.

Since then, the Dederang Picnic Race Club has invested over $40,000 to update the track over the past 12 months,

replacing ageing culverts to ensure the surface is stable.

Mr Goonan said he was thankful for grants from the Alpine Shire Council and the Federal Government to fund the track works.

“The track looks really good,” he said.

“We’ve managed to keep that really strong group of

sponsors behind us.

“We’re looking forward to putting on a great day for the community with horses going around the track.”

The event is held at the Dederang Recreation Reserve on the Kiewa Valley Highway. Gates open at 11am, February 24.

For tickets go to https:// country.racing.com/dederang.

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THINGS TO DO AND SEE ACROSS THE ALPINE SHIRE, HIGH COUNTRY AND RESORTS

Summer series going strong THE Myrtleford Summer Series has been attracting strong crowds to the Myrtleford Piazza each week, with warm evening weather aiding attendance at the popular music event.

Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce president Jim van Geet said they have been achieving 200+ attendees at most of the performances this summer.

“As people have become aware of it the numbers have really been ramping up,” he said.

A fish and chip van onsite has been doing a steady trade, as

has trade in gelato from a local pizzeria.

“It’s really good because everybody can grab food, take their own drinks and so forth,” Mr van Geet said.

“It’s really fun and enjoyable to see everybody having a good time.”

In January the event runs from Saturday 6-8pm, featuring a variety of local musicians.

Last weekend attendees heard the dulcet tones of Tracy Hamilton and the Friesians, while this weekend features Wangaratta-based singer songwriter Chloe Jade.

LOCAL PERFORMANCES: Music group Red Brick Radio performed at the Myrtleford Summer Series earlier this month.

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Rodeo fun this Australia day The Bright Pro Rodeo 2024 is on this Australia Day, January 26, at Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve.

The event will feature the open bull-ride, saddle bronc riding and bare back, and ladies barrel racing, including

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Stock will be supplied by Australian premier rodeo stock contractors.

It will also feature super stars of modern rodeo, including former Australian bucking

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How do you like them apples?

WHAT’S the difference between an Envy and a Gala?

A Pink Lady and a Jazz?

Get to know the different apple varieties, courtesy of a man who’s been growing them for 50-plus years.

By MELISSA NOBLE

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ALKING through the apple orchard at Nightingale Bros in Wandiligong on a sunny afternoon, it’s clear Don Nightingale will never leave this place.

As he reaches out and touches the trees, there’s a fondness and connection in that simple gesture that’s timeless and unshakeable.

Growing apples is in Don’s blood.

His earliest memories were of eating freshly stewed apples on this farm – his dad Keith, now 94, and late uncle Allan started the business after relocating from East Doncaster to Wandiligong in the winter of 1955.

Back then, it was a small apple orchard of 50 acres.

Nowadays, it has grown into an impressive operation – the Wandiligong site is 130 acres and the packhouse has a 12,000-bin capacity.

“It’s a satisfying challenge to grow a crop,” says Don, who is the orchard manager.

“I started working here when I was 17 and this will be my 51st season coming up.”

Nightingale Bros has six properties that grow apples and chestnuts.

They supply to wholesale markets in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and sometimes to the bigger supermarket chains of Aldi, Coles and Woolworths.

They also produce juices and ciders and have a retail store at Wandiligong.

Keith’s four children – Don, Ross, Bruce and Ann - are all involved in the business, as well as members of the younger Nightingale generation.

Meanwhile, Keith and his wife Marianne, both in their 90s, still live in the family home on-site.

If there’s an art to growing apples, the Nightingales are the maestros.

“Our job is to make them crunchy, otherwise we’re not doing our job properly,” says Don, 68.

“We want good, hard, solid fruit.”

To do that, the apples need to be picked in

a certain timeframe – around 15 to 18 days from commencement of maturity.

The size of the apple is all about the grower, explains Don. “If you want big fruit, you water more,” he says.

“If you want littler fruit, you back off the water and the fertiliser.”

Spring kicks off the growing season, then from February to May the apples are harvested.

During that period, there are usually around 150 workers hand picking fruit across the orchards.

The winter months are for pruning and planting trees.

Then the cycle begins again.

Nightingale Bros grow three club varieties – Kanzi, Jazz and Envy – plus a range of others.

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ith so many different options to choose from, how do you differentiate one variety from another?

Don explains.  KANZI Developed in Belgium, the Kanzi apple is a bicolour (red and green) apple.

DON NIGHTINGALE AND HIS FAMILY KEEP PRODUCING THE GOODS AT THEIR WANDILIGONG ORCHARD

Crisp and delicious, it has a balanced sweet and tangy flavour.  JAZZ Originating in New Zealand, the Jazz apple is quite similar to the Kanzi variety.

They are a very hard, bicolour apple with a sweettart combo flavour.  ENVY Also from New Zealand, the Envy is a large, solid type of sweet apple.

The peel is fairly thick.

They usually come in a shade of red with yellow specks.  GALA Another Kiwi-born variety, Gala apples are known for their sweet, mild flavour.

If grown well, they are nearly a full blush (a vibrant red colour).

“These are inclined to be smaller, but we as growers are always pushing them to be bigger,” says Don.  GRANNY SMITH If you like a very tart, sharp-tasting apple, the Granny Smith is your go-to variety.

Juicy and hard, the Granny Smith was developed in Australia and usually comes in a rich shade of green.

It’s great for cooking and making juices.  RED DELICIOUS The Red Delicious variety of apples are quickly losing popularity, according to Don. “We only grow 200-300 bins of Red Delicious a year,” he says.

“The supermarkets don’t give them shelf space and when that happens, there’s no point growing them. I think the new varieties are better tasting.”

Expect a bittersweet flavour and a very tough skin when biting into a Red Delicious.  FUJI Originally from Japan, the Fuji apple has a juicy sweet, tangy flavour.

They are bi-colour (red and green) and fans love the crisp texture.  PINK LADY A true Aussie apple, there’s no denying the Pink Lady (Cripps Pink) is a best seller.

Known for being a juicy, sweet-tart apple, the Pink Lady is well liked for its versatility (they are great for eating or juicing) and long shelf life.

“We would sell five cases of Pink Lady to one of everything else,” says Don.

“They are a very good keeping apple – up to 12 months.

“You’ll see pink ladies at Christmas time still looking nice and solid, whereas the others will be starting to look a bit tired.”

So, which is the pick of the bunch?

Contrary to what the masses may think, Don believes the Pink Lady is overrated.

“I often wonder why they are so popular,” he says.

“I don’t enjoy them myself. I find them very bitter, very tart.”

Choosing his favourite apple is a bit like choosing his favourite child, but if he had to select one, Don’s pick would be the Kanzi.

“I like the sweet apples – I have a sweet tooth,” he says, the hint of a mischievous smile forming.

“I never get sick of them.”

NOTE: Melissa Noble is a journalist, content writer and communications professional with over 15 years’ experience writing for different publications and brands. She lives in Bright with her three children and husband.

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DOING WHAT HE LOVES: Don Nightingale is preparing for his 51st season at the family orchard at Wandiligong.

PHOTO: Melissa Noble

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North East wine zone: A bubbly future ahead?

THIS special report is by guest writer Dennis O’Neill. The Glenrowan resident was chair of the Wangaratta Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee for two years after a varied public and private sector career, including 11 years as CEO of the Australian Council for Infrastructure Development covering policy and investments in energy, water and transport sectors.

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EPORTS late last year that China will review its punitive tariff regime on Australian wine imports and that Australia has walked away from negotiations over an EU Free Trade deal are a timely reminder of the serial challenges impacting the North East wine zone since 2019.

The zone, covering both viticulture (grape growing) and winemaking, comprises six geographical indicators (or GI’s) – Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan, King Valley, Rutherglen and ‘other’, with a total economic output in 2021 of $331.5m, 70 per cent of which is from the King Valley.

So how have our regional grape growers and wineries managed following the accumulated trauma of bushfires, COVID, China’s imposition of wine tariffs and the efforts by the EU to constrain the use of the term ‘Prosecco’ to all but Italian producers of that iconic bubbly drop?

Unlike the recent bushfire experience of some Adelaide Hills vineyards, where vines were fire damaged or lost, the threat to North East vineyards came primarily from smoke, sometimes conveyed over long distances.

As North East vineyard fruit began to mature in late 2019 and into early 2020, fires in the alpine areas resulted in the absorption of unwanted chemical components of the smoke into the grape skins leading to undesirable impacts on the taste of any resulting wine.

Not a new phenomenon, smoke taint hit Rutherglen grapes in 2003 after the Black Saturday fires and remains a regular threat even from fuel reduction burns in adjacent national parks.

That impact led to early technical efforts to understand chemically how smoke impacts grapes and adds unwanted flavours to wines produced from affected grapes.

Some winemakers made wine in 2003 and this wine found a market for blending in small proportions with better wine, eventually released to market in the lower quality price bracket.

However premium winemakers had no tolerance for any compromise on quality and elected to plough tainted grapes into the ground.

The knowledge gained over the past 20 years of research now contributes to a better understanding of the potential remediating role of insurance and how broadly to seek coverage.

However, if fires occur, it becomes a matter of good fortune

CRITICAL INDUSTRY: Vineyards dot the North East countryside and contribute hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the local economy. and meteorology as to what impacts may be incurred.

In general only three days of smoke exposure may lead to terminating grape contracts, something that is now more accurately measured with an array of sensors in vineyards.

There is also new technology that may be applied to impacted wine to remove unwanted taint chemicals.

The resulting ‘cleaned’ wine is of lower quality and possibly only for distillation to produce wine spirit.

There is no silver bullet.

Alpine Valleys, Beechworth and upper King Valley vineyards remain most at risk with red varietals generally more at risk than white.

Recovery from the 2019 fires is still under way, with some vineyards losing a complete 2020 vintage, and the recovery process expected to take up to 10 years.

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eyond the regular threat of fires and smoke, the key strategic threat to North East region grape growers is climate change.

On a year by year scale, some growers say that there is little evidence of change given the natural variability of annual weather patterns.

On a longer time scale, however, it is becoming clear that vintages are advancing steadily, fruit is maturing earlier and harvest time arrives earlier, creating labour challenges.

Adding to this is the shortage of regional short-term accommodation.

Increasingly water is also a key issue, with increased evaporation the problem.

Work has already commenced to plant less sensitive grape varieties.

As to future investment, there is insufficient suitable land for large scale expansion.

If there were a 25 per cent increase in vineyard areas, there would be insufficient water in drought years.

The impact of the fires and the loss of cellar door trade was rapidly reinforced as COVID took hold in 2020 and visitors disappeared.

Pre-COVID visitor numbers are just beginning to restore in late 2023.

But the market is hesitant and cost of living inflationary impacts are being reinforced by lower price point pressures as retailers seek more value.

A solution might lie in targeting restaurants and hotels based on the boutique and quality appeal of smaller North East region wineries.

During COVID, the export market to China disappeared as Chine imposed tariffs on Australian bottled wine.

Collectively, the North East region was not impacted as much as some other wine regions in Australia.

Although redirected to a small extent to other export markets, the bulk of the wine originally destined for China, 99 per cent of which is red wine, remains in tanks, still to be bottled.

It will likely add to a growing wine glut for the Australian domestic market, yet another point of price pressure for our regional wineries.

Although the wine war with China may be approaching a cease fire, recovery of this market for Australian wine is unlikely to return exports to the level and product mix seen previously.

The Chinese domestic economy is changing - COVID had an impact there.

Inflation and reduced manufacturing exports to the West have changed Chinese domestic buying power and discretionary spending.

Some wineries will have retreated with burnt fingers and may be unwilling to take the risk of re-entering China.

The quality end of the market, a feature of Australian wine exports to China, might endure.

The biggest unresolved risk in the region remains the use of the Prosecco descriptor, with potentially huge impacts for King Valley wine-makers, in particular.

Having walked away from negotiations with the EU over a Free Trade Agreement, Australia has maintained its position in favour of continued wide use based on use of the relevant grape varietal.

The EU wants this limited to wines made from Prosecco grapes in two regions of northern Italy near Venice.

This is a make or break issue for the Australian industry with tens of millions of dollars of potential new vineyard investment in the North East region, especially the King Valley, hanging on the final outcome.

The wine industry in general is very sensitive to emerging social and political pressure associated with sharpened concern about the health impacts of alcohol consumption.

Some winemakers who provided background for this overview can see potential for campaigns like those commenced over 50 years ago targeting cigarettes, starting with punitive taxation regimes based on alcohol content, as in the UK. So as the sector surfaces for air after the triple blows of fires, COVID and China, it must don new protection against a growing health-dominated challenge.

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Kristie calls for freedom to genetic test for cancer

BY ANITA McPHERSON

 INTENSIVE TREATMENT: Kristie will undergo eight rounds of chemotherapy at the Albury/Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre, after which she will have a bilateral mastectomy.

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Currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, 35-year-old Kristie Ivone wants to see the government legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination by insurance companies, removing any disincentive for those wanting to take a genetic test to understand their cancer risk.

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SHOCK cancer diagnosis and the intensive treatment now underway, has led Kristie Ivone to consider what’s really important in life and to strive to make the path easier for others, including young women like her.

Kristie grew up with her family in Whorouly and went to Wangaratta High School.

A singer and musician with over 20 years of experience, she may be familiar to those who have seen her performing at gigs during the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz or at local wineries and events.

Today she is the mother of three young children and manager of strategic partnerships at Charles Sturt University, but just over two months ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

“I had a pain in my breast one night and felt a lump which I hadn’t felt before,” she said.

“I have a strong family history of cancer and I’ve always been vigilant in selfchecking for symptoms.

“After a series of ultrasounds, mammograms and biopsies, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Kristie started urgent hormone therapy, followed closely with an intense chemotherapy regime at the Albury/Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

She’s six rounds in, with eight rounds of

chemotherapy planned, after which she will have a bilateral mastectomy.

There will also be hormone therapy which will be a long term process over the next five to 10 years.

Kristie said it’s been a life-altering experience and a lifelong change she is navigating daily; and it has had a significant impact on her entire family.

“I can’t work right now at all, and on the days when I’m unwell, I need to be cared for,” she said.

“I also have extra supports in place, for my husband and kids, as I’m no longer able to participate in daily family life as usual.

“As a 35 year old woman, it has been hard to become dependent on my loved ones, and I’m still adjusting to this transition.

“I’ve also discovered that I have a gene that’s associated with breast cancer and three other cancers; and I’m looking forward to talking about the value and importance of genetic testing.”

The Federal Government is currently holding a public consultation on the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting.

According to the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones MP, the Disability Discrimination Act provides an exemption for life insurers to use genomic or genetic test results when underwriting life insurance contracts.

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ince 2019, an industryregulated partialmoratorium has been in place that prohibits the use of these tests below certain financial limits.

However, the government is aware of community concerns that people are being discouraged from taking genetic tests for fear they may be refused access to affordable life insurance.

“Australians should not be dissuaded from potentially life-saving genetic testing, out of fear of discrimination in life insurance products,” Mr Jones said.

“When Australians think about preventative health, they shouldn’t have to think about their hip pocket.”

The Federal Government’s consultation paper considers options to regulate the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting.

The options aim to ensure that consumers can continue to access affordable life insurance, while maximising the significant health benefits provided by genetic testing.

The public consultation process is now open with submissions closing on January 31, 2024.

Kristie underwent genetic testing about 18 months ago as part of a pilot study led

by Monash University called DNA Screen.

She didn’t know she had cancer then, but put up her hand for the research trial because at the time, she understood individuals were not able to self-refer for genetic testing – something she believes has now changed.

Kristie only received the y rec results about six weeks ago, but it was too late.

She said her three children, two daughters and son, will now have to be tested and screened for cancer throughout their lives.

“The gene I have is associated with four cancers, three of which affect men,” she said.

“Each of my three children will have a 50 per cent chance of also having the gene and they will need to consider being tested when they are adults.

“This is why I feel strongly about the need to legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination - I don’t want there to be any disincentives for my children to fully understand their cancer risk.

“This is a critical first step in being able to effectively screen and catch cancer early.

“In my opinion it’s also how we should be running our health care system - in a way that promotes preventative and proactive approaches.

“I look forward to making a submission to the consultation and encourage anybody else with a touch point - to genetic testing - to consider doing the same.”

Kristie says there are many things she has learnt from her cancer experience.

“There will be more lessons to come, but so far it has reminded me of what’s important in life and helped me to re-assess my priorities,” she said.

“It’s taught me the power of mental fortitude,

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“It is also reminding me of the amazing network of friends and family I have around me and to keep these important people close - I truly couldn’t do this without them.

“It’s also taught me the joy of the simple things in life, that I probably took for granted.

“Simple pleasures such as a long walk in nature, without tiring, a goodnight’s sleep and having the physical strength to lift up my children.

“Chemotherapy is making me very sensitive to the sun but I’m looking forward to being outside more, after the treatment.”

As far as the future is concerned, Kristie’s main hope and focus once her treatment is complete, is “to give my kids amazing experiences”.

“I’m also looking forward to advocating for genetic testing and effective screening, for breast cancer,” she said.

“Whilst this has been the most difficult experience of my life so far, I feel that it has gifted me lots of learnings that I will take forward with me, into my post cancer life.”

Kristie hopes to see the government legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination.

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LEXUS LX600 ULTRA LUXURY LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY, Marque Motoring EFFECTIVELY an upmarket version of the Toyota LandCruiser, the Lexus LX large premium SUV has been around since the mid-1990s.

The latest (fourth generation) LX arrived here at the end of 2021 shortly after the new LC300.

It comes with petrol or diesel power, four equipment variants, three seating options and a host of new safety and tech features.

The four variants are base LX, Sports Luxury, F Sport, and Ultra Luxury.

The first three are available with either petrol or diesel engines, the Ultra Luxury is petrol only.

Prices range from $151,561 for an LX500d seven-seater through to $213,561 for the LX600 Ultra Luxury.

STYLING There’s not a lot of scope for adventurous styling in large 4WD/SUVs such as the LandCruiser, Nissan Patrol or Lexus LX, so much of the work on differentiating between them goes into the grille.

In the case of the LX the designers certainly haven’t pulled any punches.

The well-established Lexus spindle grille is huge and dominates the front of the vehicle.

In the entry-level LX, Sports Luxury and Ultra Luxury variants it features seven brushed chrome horizontal bars.

In profile there’s little to distinguish the LX from its LandCruiser sibling.

The base LX models rolls on 20-inch alloy wheels; the higher-spec variants all get 22-inchers together with a standard moonroof.

The rear features an eyecatching full-width LED light bar with LED taillights.

INTERIOR The LX comes with the choice of four, five or seven seats depending on the grade.

Our test car was the flagship Ultra Luxury and the name says it all.

With just two individual rear seats, it’s clearly aimed more at the corporate rather than the family market.

The rear occupants are seated in twin captain’s chairs with 48-degree reclining; massage function; deluxe headrests; passenger-side ottoman, and exclusive quilted upholstery.

The central touchscreen between the rear seats allows passengers to control the seats as well as the rear climate control.

Unusually, although the rear seats can be reclined, they do not have length adjustment and legroom can be restricted for taller passengers.

The problem can be alleviated, subject to the agreement from front seat occupants, with the seat tilt mechanism moving the front seats forward.

SAFETY Standard safety features

across the LX range include 10 airbags; autonomous emergency braking including for pedestrians and cyclists; active traction control; dynamic radar cruise control; lane departure warning and correction; intersection turn assist; road speed sign assist; downhill assist control; hill start assist; crawl control; front and rear parking sensors and support brake; reversing camera with washer; pre-collision safety system with emergency steering assist; multi-terrain select and monitor; blind spot monitoring; rear cross traffic alert; adaptive high-beam System; 360-degree camera; and tyre pressure warning.

ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS The previous V8 petrol and diesel engines are gone, replaced by the 3.3-litre twinturbo V6 diesel, as used in the LandCruiser, but also with the option of a new 3.5-litre twinturbo V6 petrol.

Both engines have smaller capacities than their superseded equivalents but with significantly more power and torque but lower fuel consumption.

Specifically, the petrol unit petrol V6 puts out 305kW at 5200rpm and 650Nm from 2000-3600rpm; while the diesel produces 227kW of power and 700Nm of torque from 1600-2600rpm.

Both engines are paired to a 10-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

DRIVING Getting into and out of the big LX is a bit of a climb but is helped by side steps, interior grab handles and heightadjustable suspension which enables the vehicle to be lowered by 27mm.

Then, depending on the drive mode selected, it can be raised to a maximum of 103mm.

The push-button start / stop button has been enhanced and now comes with a fingerprint sensor for added security.

It can cater for up to 10 different drivers.

Like its LandCruiser cousin the sheer bulk of the Lexus LX doesn‘t really suit it to the urban environment.

Having said that the range of cameras, sensors and safety features such as rear cross traffic alert and lane departure warning should keep most drivers out of trouble.

The turning circle of 12.8 metres is impressively tight for such a vehicle of its size.

Once out into open territory the LX600 was a delight to drive.

It’s smooth, comfortable, refined and powerful with impressively low noise levels.

No matter what the road surface the big Japanese 4WD simply loped over it with never a sign of it being unsettled.

The ride is relatively firm which will satisfy most Australian drivers.

The 10-speed gearbox is

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE: LX 500D 3.3-LITRE TWIN-TURBO DIESEL SEVENSEAT: $151,561 LX 500D SPORTS LUXURY 3.3-LITRE TWIN-TURBO DIESEL FIVE-SEAT: $168,561 LX 500D F SPORT 3.3-LITRE TWIN-TURBO DIESEL FIVE-SEAT: $174,561 LX 600 3.5-LITRE TWIN-TURBO PETROL SEVENSEAT: $155,061 LX 600 SPORTS LUXURY 3.5-LITRE TWIN-TURBO PETROL FIVE-SEAT: $172,061 LX600 F SPORT 3.5-LITRE TWIN-TURBO PETROL FIVE-SEAT: $178,061 LX600 ULTRA LUXURY 3.5-LITRE TWIN-TURBO PETROL FOUR-SEAT: $213,561 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Lexus dealer for drive-away prices.

seamless and almost seems able to anticipate when changes are required.

The big Lexus is a thirsty beast with fuel consumption listed at 12.1 litres per 100 kilometres.

We averaged 12.9 L/100km during our test.

SUMMING UP Given that it was our test car, we’ve deliberately concentrated on the LX600 Ultra Luxury in this review but will

be getting into the familyoriented seven-seat LX500d shortly and will take it out onto our favourite off-road route.

RATINGS: Looks: 8/10 Performance: 9/10 Safety 9/10 Thirst: 7/10 Practicality: 8/10 Comfort: 9/10 Tech: 9/10 Value: 7/10

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KARIS, Terrence Peter “Terry”.

24/2/1946 - 5/1/2024 Terry Karis, father of Juley and Paul, father in-law of Cathy, Poppa of Odin, Sami and Alycia, sadly passed away peacefully on January 5, after succumbing to his injuries from a motorcycle accident on Boxing Day.

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The Myrtleford Film Society is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of one of its most valued members.

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KARIS Family and friends are invited to “A celebration of Terry’s Life” to be held on Friday, January 19, from 2pm at the Mudgegonga Hall, 1395 MyrtlefordYackandandah Rd, Mudgegonga, Victoria.

A private cremation will take place at a later time.

All are welcome to stay on at the hall after the service for refreshments and to share their stories and experiences with Terry.

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SCOREBOARD: Saturday, January 13

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DEF BY WANGARATTA MAGPIES

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF CITY COLTS

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF BY BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

OVENS VALLEY UNITED DEF BY DELATITE

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS Cooper Matheson c: Michael Honman b: Daniel Brew .66 Nicholas Pell c: James Carboon b: Mitchell Wheelens ...4 Jack Davies not out .........................................................53* Fraser Ellis lbw: Daniel Brew ..............................................1 Nic Bonwick c: James Carboon b: Daniel Brew.............20 Jarryd Wallace c: Priyank Chohan b: Conor Brodie ......16 Frazer Dent not out..........................................................16* Thomas Clayton did not bat................................................Matt Gathercole did not bat ................................................Zac Guilfoyle did not bat......................................................Charlie Stafford did not bat .................................................Extras ...................................................................................14 Total...............................................................................5/190 Overs ...................................................................................40 FOW: 1-30 Nicholas Pell, 2-101 Cooper Matheson, 3-108 Fraser Ellis, 4-132 Nic Bonwick, 5-169 Jarryd Wallace.

Bowling: Conor Brodie 8/0/43/1, Charlie Bull 8/1/39/0, Mitchell Wheelens 8/0/34/1, Priyank Chohan 4/1/17/0, Tyler Begnone 4/0/26/0, Daniel Brew 8/0/29/3.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Jeremy Wilson c: Mitchell Giggins b: Josh Nanson .........0 Harry Jones b: Kent Braden .............................................17 Jacob Beattie c: Archie Crispin b: Kent Braden................7 Josh O’Donohue b: Kent Braden.......................................2 Lakpriya shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage c: Mitchell Giggins b: Tyler Nanson .....................................58 Paddy McNamara c: Jed Marek b: Josh Nanson ...........32 Jacob Schonafinger not out............................................. 0* Josh Ansell c: Mitchell Giggins b: Tyler Nanson ...............2 Matthew Whitten not out.................................................. 5* Connor Dennis did not bat ..................................................Matthew Winter did not bat ................................................Extras .....................................................................................9 Total...............................................................................7/132 Overs ...................................................................................24 FOW: 1-0 Jeremy Wilson, 2-27 Jacob Beattie, 3-28 Harry Jones, 4-29 Josh O’Donohue, 5-125 Paddy McNamara, 6-125 Lakpriya shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage, 7-127 Josh Ansell.

Bowling: Josh Nanson 4/0/30/0, Tyler Nanson 4/0/23/2, Kent Braden 5/1/12/3, Archie Crispin 5/0/14/0, Matthew Lister 3/0/21/0, Jed Marek 3/0/26/0.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Reid Clarke b: Clancy Ellett...............................................32 Matt Knight b: Brenton Surrey .........................................34 Jobe Fraser b: Clancy Ellett ..............................................10 Fraser Smart c: Kayde Surrey b: Clancy Ellett ..................0 Brock McCabe not out ....................................................43* Matthew Casey c: Will Prebble b: Gareth Taylor ............29 Kyle Archibald c: Gareth Taylor b: Kayde Surrey .............4 Angus McMillan c: Brenton Surrey b: Kayde Surrey ........0 Ben McDonald not out ...................................................... 0* Angus Heslin did not bat......................................................James Irvine did not bat ......................................................Extras ...................................................................................21 Total.............................................................................7 / 173 Overs ...................................................................................40 FOW: 1-62 Matt Knight, 2-85 Jobe Fraser, 3-85 Fraser Smart, 4-91 Reid Clarke, 5-168 Matthew Casey, 6-173 Kyle Archibald, 7-173 Angus McMillan.

Bowling: Timothy Cogger 4/0/23/0, Gareth Taylor 5/1/21/1, Campbell Fendyk 8/0/25/0, Dean Fitzpatrick 1/0/10/0, Brenton Surrey 8/0/26/1, Clancy Ellett 5/0/25/3, Henry Scalzo 3/0/12/0, Kayde Surrey 6/0/26/2.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS Seamus Phillips b: Matt Stevenson .................................23 Gurjot Gosal c: Matt Stevenson b: Joe Kelleher...............0 Dylan Bursill b: Lachlan Scales ..........................................0 Cooper Thomason c: Trent Berry b: Mitchell Purcell ....39 Conner Forde b: Mitchell Purcell .....................................12 Thomas Chettleburgh b: Michael Burrows ......................3 Samuel Piazza b: Michael Burrows .................................10 Nicholas Impink c: Matt Stevenson b: Michael Burrows 4 Glenn White not out ........................................................25* James Neary b: Michael Burrows ......................................1 Mikka Paulsen b: Lachlan Scales .......................................3 Extras .....................................................................................7 Total............................................................................ 10/123 Overs ................................................................................35.5 FOW: 1-4 Gurjot Gosal, 2-7 Dylan Bursill, 3-42 Seamus Phillips, 4-75 Conner Forde, 5-82 Cooper Thomason, 6-90 Thomas Chettleburgh, 7-95 Samuel Piazza, 8-120 Nicholas Impink, 9-120 James Neary, 10-123 Mikka Paulsen.

Bowling: Lachlan Scales 5.5/1/16/2, Joe Kelleher 5/1/25/1, Peter Scales 6/0/29/0, Matt Stevenson 4/1/12/1, Mitchell Purcell 7/2/19/2, Michael Burrows 8/1/21/4.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS James Carboon c: Cooper Matheson b: Thomas Clayton ................................................................................................3 Michael Honman lbw: Zac Guilfoyle ...............................24 Gary Priest c: Frazer Dent b: Zac Guilfoyle........................6 Priyank Chohan c: Fraser Ellis b: Frazer Dent .................34 Jonty Priest c: Cooper Matheson b: Frazer Dent .............4 Daniel Brew c: Cooper Matheson b: Fraser Ellis ..............0 George Lithgow lbw: Fraser Ellis........................................0 Charlie Bull c: Jack Davies b: Frazer Dent ......................12 Mitchell Wheelens c: Nicholas Pell b: Zac Guilfoyle.........9 Susanka Gamage c: Nicholas Pell b: Zac Guilfoyle........10 Tyler Begnone not out ...................................................... 1* Extras .....................................................................................6 Total............................................................................ 10/109 Overs ...................................................................................36 FOW: 1-3 James Carboon, 2-34 Michael Honman, 3-37 Gary Priest, 4-65 Jonty Priest, 5-74 Daniel Brew, 6-74 George Lithgow, 7-74 Priyank Chohan, 8-94 Charlie Bull, 9-106 Susanka Gamage, 10-109 Mitchell Wheelens.

Bowling: Matt Gathercole 8/3/13/0, Thomas Clayton 5/0/17/1, Zac Guilfoyle 8/0/19/4, Fraser Ellis 7/1/33/2, Frazer Dent 4/0/19/3, Nic Bonwick 1/0/1/0, Charlie Stafford 3/0/6/0.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS Mitchell Giggins c: Josh Ansell b: Jacob Schonafinger ...1 Tyler Nanson c: Paddy McNamara b: Harry Jones ..........0 Josh Nanson c: Connor Dennis b: Harry Jones ...............8 Kent Braden b: Jacob Schonafinger .................................4 Jessie Smith not out........................................................20* Justin Solimo b: Jeremy Wilson ........................................8 Hayden Murray c: Connor Dennis b: Paddy McNamara .1 Nicholas Norris not out ..................................................... 6* Archie Crispin did not bat ....................................................Matthew Lister did not bat ..................................................Jed Marek did not bat ..........................................................Extras .....................................................................................6 Total.................................................................................6/54 Overs ...................................................................................24 FOW: 1-1 Tyler Nanson, 2-1 Mitchell Giggins, 3-13 Kent Braden, 4-15 Josh Nanson, 5-33 Justin Solimo, 6-38 Hayden Murray.

Bowling: Harry Jones 5/0/13/2. Jacob Schonafinger 4/1/6/2, Matthew Winter 2/0/6/0, Paddy McNamara 5/1/11/1, Jeremy Wilson 3/0/5/1, Jacob Beattie 3/0/4/0, Josh Ansell 2/0/4/0.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Kayde Surrey c: Reid Clarke b: Angus Heslin....................1 Clancy Ellett c: Angus McMillan b: Brock McCabe .........16 Campbell Fendyk not out...............................................69* Brenton Surrey c: Matt McCabe b: Ben McDonald ........91 Gareth Taylor not out ........................................................ 7* Timothy Cogger did not bat ................................................Dean Fitzpatrick did not bat ................................................Will Prebble did not bat .......................................................Lewis Richards did not bat ..................................................Henry Scalzo did not bat .....................................................Michael White did not bat....................................................Extras ...................................................................................20 Total...............................................................................3/204 Overs ...................................................................................40 FOW: 1-1 Kayde Surrey, 2-34 Clancy Ellett, 3-197 Brenton Surrey.

Bowling: James Irvine 5/0/20/0, Angus Heslin 6/0/25/1, Jobe Fraser 6/0/26/0, Brock McCabe 8/0/35/1, Angus McMillan 5/0/19/0, Matt McCabe 6/0/36/0, Matthew Casey 2/0/14/0, Ben McDonald 2/0/23/1.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS Gregor Fraser c: Nicholas Impink b: Glenn White ..........27 Mark O’Loughlan run out: Glenn White, Nicholas Impink ................................................................................................6 Mitchell Copey lbw: Conner Forde ..................................22 Lachlan Scales c: Nicholas Impink b: Glenn White........11 Ben Martin b: Glenn White..................................................0 Trent Berry c: Conner Forde b: Glenn White ....................5 Mitchell Purcell c: Gurjot Gosal b: James Neary ............28 Matt Stevenson not out ..................................................35* Joe Kelleher not out .......................................................... 0* Michael Burrows did not bat ...............................................Peter Scales did not bat .......................................................Extras ...................................................................................15 Total...............................................................................7/149 Overs ...................................................................................40 FOW: 1-27 Mark O’Loughlan, 2-64 Mitchell Copey, 3-64 Gregor Fraser, 4-76 Lachlan Scales, 5-77 Ben Martin, 6-90 Trent Berry, 7-125 Mitchell Purcell.

Bowling: Cooper Thomason 4/0/15/0, James Neary 8/0/22/1, Gurjot Gosal 8/3/38/0, Samuel Piazza 5/0/15/0, Mikka Paulsen 2/1/10/0, Conner Forde 6/0/27/1, Glenn White 7/2/20/4.

A RESERVE: City Colts 10/103 Ben Fledtmann 22 Senaka Lakmal 6/14 def by Rovers United Bruck 5/168 Luke Whitten 78 Harvey Moore 2/28. Wangaratta Magpies 6/178 Lachlan Hadden 71* Jasper De Fazio 1/6 def Benalla Bushrangers 10/47 Gurpreet Singh Mann 11 Matthew Prestianni 5/12. Rutherglen United 7/146 Dean Simmons 46 Oliver Connekk 3/11 def Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/127 Jyda House 26 Tom Ford 3/13. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers 4/151 Jack Fullager 76 Fill-In 1/0 def Wangaratta Magpies 10/106 Rhys Delahunty 33 Will Botten 4/11. Ovens Valley United 10/131 Josh Harris 23 Aaron Kosch 4/26 def Greta 10/95 Lachlan Alexander 27 Corey Southern 3/10. Beechworth Wanderers 10/99 William Vlahos 40 Kristopher Allan 3/15 def by Milawa 7/170 Reuben Corsini 80 Oliver Biddulph 3/35. Delatite 9/152 Richy Jacob Philip 52 Lachlan Phillips 3/21 def Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/142 Marcus Hargreaves 51 Andrew Cook 3/36.

Rovers United Bruck 8/152 Adriano Speziale 47 Pat Beattie 3/36 drew Rutherglen United 7/152 Pat Beattie 74 Edward Jones 2/8. Merton 6/237 Jai Lerch-Mackinnon 91 Tony Ormond 3/42 def City Colts 7/144 Brodie Watson 37 Henry Berriman 4/36. C GRADE: Greta vs Benalla Bushrangers results unavailable. Yarrawonga Milwala 2/268 Glenn Sullivan 120*def Beechworth Wanderers (Stanley) 8/82 Jed Enslow 32 Ben Pickering 3/9. UNDER 16: Greta/OVU 10/57 Mitch McMasters 17 Alasdair Brett 3/6 def by City Colts 6/106 Max Marek 32 Bayley Power 3/20. Benalla Bushrangers 6/91 Bryce Cooney 27* Mac O’Loughlan 3/3 def Delatite 3/62 Henry Berriman 23* Angus Richardson 1/3. Yarrawonga Mulwala def (forfeit) Rutherglen United. Beechworth Wanderers 6/90 Henry Scalzo 30 Edward Jones 1/5 def Rovers United Bruck 9/75 Will Graham 23 Alex Beatson 3/13. UNDER 14: Rovers United Bruck Green 3/94 Henry Gibb 28 Alexander Sockett 2/10 def by Beechworth Wanderers 6/95 Luke Balzer 21 Henry Gibb 2/4. City Colts 6/61 Gus Marek 19Tate Llewellyn 1/1 def Rovers United Bruck Gold 10/46 Maddox Coleman 12 Finn Newton 3/2. Rutherglen United vs Benalla Bushrangers results not available. Delatite vs Ovens Valley United results not available. Yarrawonga Mulwala 3/98 Levi Purtle 19 Cullen Jenkin 2/7 def by Greta 6/99 Angus Fraser 30 Darcy Hargreaves 1/3.

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March 29-30

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Round 2

April 6

Bright vs Benalla vs Greta vs Nth Wangaratta vs Tarrawingee vs Bonnie Doon - BYE

Milawa Whorouly Goorambat Moyhu King Valley

Round 3 Benalla Goorambat Moyhu Tarrawingee Whorouly Milawa - BYE

Bright King Valley Bonnie Doon Greta Nth Wangaratta

Round 4 Bright Bonnie Doon King Valley Milawa Nth Wangaratta Benalla - BYE

Whorouly Greta Moyhu Tarrawingee Goorambat

Round 5 Nth Wangaratta Whorouly Bright Bonnie Doon Benalla

Round 6 Bright Greta Milawa Tarrawingee Whorouly Moyhu - BYE

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Goorambat Benalla Nth Wangaratta Bonnie Doon King Valley

Round 7 Benalla Greta Goorambat Nth Wangaratta Moyhu Bright - BYE

May 11 vs vs vs vs vs

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Round 10 vs vs vs vs vs

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Round 11

Round 15

NAIDOC WEEK 2 - July 13

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June 22 Bonnie Doon Greta Benalla Whorouly Goorambat

Round 13

June 29

AFL North East Border

August 3

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Round 19

August 10

Round 20

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July 27

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NAIDOC WEEK 1 - July 6

Moyhu Bonnie Doon Goorambat Whorouly Nth Wangaratta

Round 18

Bonnie Doon vs Moyhu Goorambat vs Greta Milawa vs King Valley Tarrawingee vs Bright Whorouly vs Benalla Nth Wangaratta - BYE

Benalla vs Bonnie Doon vs Greta vs Goorambat vs King Valley vs Tarrawingee - BYE

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Benalla Greta Goorambat King Valley Whorouly Bright - BYE

Round 12

July 20

King Valley vs Milawa vs Nth Wangaratta vs Moyhu vs Whorouly vs Goorambat - BYE

June 15

Benalla Goorambat Greta King Valley Milawa

Round 16 Bright Benalla King Valley Milawa Tarrawingee Greta - BYE

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May 4

King Valley Benalla Bright Milawa Moyhu

May 25

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April 27

Greta vs Goorambat vs King Valley vs Milawa vs Moyhu vs Tarrawingee - BYE

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Bright Benalla King Valley Moyhu Whorouly Milawa - BYE

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Rigoni Shield underway at Myrtleford Golf Club THE Myrtleford Golf Club’s annual Rigoni Shield competition is once again underway, with team competing over a series of events.

Saturday, January 13 Dales Butchery Chris Rigoni Shield 4BBB Stableford AMCR 71 AWCR 74 Winners: Harry McKerral (23) and Andrew McKerral (20) 46 pts. Runners up: Jason Gilbert (16) and Ben Holmes (15) 45 pts.

Ball winners: C Shewell and W Rowney 44, A and N Roseby 44, J Mercuri and P Tanner 44, S Hancock and D Matthews 43, D Rossato and C McKerral 42 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Brad Carroll, 4th 2nd shot: Ichlis Giovannoni, 8th: Jason Gilbert, 14th: Jade Galvan, 16th: Paul Evans.

Rigoni Shield Top Eight: H and A McKerral 46, J Gilbert and B Holmes 45, C Shewell and W Rowney 44, J Mercuri and P Tanner 44, D Matthews and S Hancock 43, D Rossato and C McKerral 42, J Galvan and P Cowman 41, G Black and R Wheeler 41.

Raffle winner: Jason Gilbert.

Well done to Jason Gilbert for having an eagle two on the par four 15th hole and winning the eagles nest of 10 balls.

Thursday, January 11 Dale’s Butchery Stableford - AWCR 74 A grade winner: Jan Roseby (15) 35pts. A grade runner up: Liz Orton (18) 34pts.

Ball winners: Anne Hazeldine 33pts c/b, Sandra Piazza (17) 33pts c/b, Marg Curtis 20pts, Suzette Kelly 15pts.

Foodworks NTP’s - 1st: Sandra Piazza, 14th: Jan Roseby.

9 hole winner: Helen Mummery (42) 22pts. 9 hole runner up: Sandra Piazza 27 pts.

Wednesday, December 10 Dales Butchery Stableford AMCR 71 A grade winner: Ichlis Giovannoni (16) 40 pts. A grade runner up: Brodi Riccardi (10) 36 pts.

Ball winners: J Harrington 3, P Stewart 33, A Jose 32.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Andrew Roseby, 4th 2nd shot: John Costello, 8th: Nathan Merchant, 14th: Nathan Merchant, 16th: Micheal Hodgson.

Tuesday, December 9 Drummond Golf Monthly Medal Stroke AMCR 71 AWCR 74 A grade winner: M Curtis (15) 89/74. A grade runner up: B Welch (20) 96/76.

Ball winners: Beth Roseby (37) 113/76.

Foodworks NTPs - 14th: M Curtis, 16th: L Orton.

9 hole: M Fitridge (32) 57/41.

Putting: Sandra Piazza 27 putts.

Whorouly Lions lock in practice matches

READY TO WORK: Coach Lachy Moore and the Whorouly Lions launched back into training on Monday evening at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve.

WHOROULY’S footballers will take on Tallangatta and District FL sides Wodonga Saints and Rutherglen in practice matches before launching into their 2024 Ovens and King campaign.

The Lions will front up against the Saints at home on Saturday, March 16, before facing the Cats in Rutherglen a week later.

Senior coach Lachy Moore said the practice matches should let the side see how they stack up before the O&K season kicks off on Easter weekend from Friday, March 29.

“We played Rutherglen last year, their head coach was an assistant coach at Whorouly in 2019, Duane Moloney,” he said.

“We have a pre-existing relationship with them, so I reached out and they were happy to go again.

“Wodonga Saints, we have a practice match with them every year so we wanted to keep the re-

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lationship going with them and have a hit out.

“We travel to Rutherglen which is exciting to start to prepare for the season - we have the bye in the first round, so we’ll have the week off that week, then get into it in round two.”

Moore said his first few months in the senior coaching role have been incredibly enjoyable, citing amazing support from players and the coaching group.

“I’ve really enjoyed it, it’s been a really good couple of months so far,” he said.

“There’ve been challenges of being appointed a bit later which makes recruiting and stuff a little bit harder, but in terms of training and dealing with the

boys, it’s been fantastic.

“A couple of the boys, specifically Andy Newton and Sam Piazza, look really, really solid out there, so I’m looking forward to seeing them crack in and have a good year.

“The input from the lads over the Christmas break, I have to say it’s some of the best I’ve seen over the last couple of years.

“We’ve had a really good bunch of boys posting their runs and their workouts and stuff like that, which is really promising.

“Sometimes over Christmas break it’s pretty easy to get sucked into watching the cricket and having a few beers on the couch, but I’ve been really happy with how the boys have bought in.”

Training resumed at the Lions’ Den on Monday, January 15, with just over two months of preparation before their first practice match.

OLYMPIAN: Rosie Franzke is hard at work training ahead of her events at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea.

Rosie Franzke: Mount Beauty’s newest Olympian MOUNT Beauty’s own Rosie Franzke has been selected to compete in Cross-Country Skiing at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea.

The 16-year-old is part of Australia’s largest ever Winter Youth Olympic Games team, boasting 47 athletes across multiple sports, disciplines and events.

The games, hosted in the northeast of South Korea, will run from Friday, January 19 to Thursday, February 1, but Franzke will have to wait until January 29 to start competing in the sprint, classic

and mixed relay Cross-Country Skiing events.

Franzke is no stranger to the big stages of competition, having won the U16 distance classic at the National Championships in 2022, a result she considers a career highlight.

The following year, she took home gold in the U16 girls distance event, silver in U16 girls sprint event and third in the U18 classic event at the 2023 Victorian Junior Championships.

Australian Chef De Mission and Vancouver 2010 Olympian Ramone

Cooper welcomed the team’s selection.

“Congratulations to the 24 Snowboard, Freestyle Skiing, Cross Country and Alpine Skiing athletes who have been selected to compete in Gangwon,” Cooper said.

“To represent your country in your chosen sport and have the opportunity to don the green and gold is a proud achievement.

“The Youth Olympic Games present a unique opportunity for these young athletes, offering more than just a chance to compete on the global stage.

“It’s a platform for them to connect with other cultures, learn the Olympic values and develop important skills they can take with them as they continue to progress in their sporting careers.

“I am thrilled to welcome the 47 selected athletes to the 2024 Australian Winter Youth Olympic Team, I have no doubt they will each represent their country, sport, families and supporters with pride.”

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Numbers flourishing at Mount Beauty Golf Club THE ladies of the Mount Beauty Golf Club have started to have two simultaneous comps on their comp days, and it’s a really positive sign for the club to see enough numbers to be able to do this.

On Wednesday, January 10, the nine hole (back nine) was won by Gill Harrowfield on a countback from Lynda Barter with their 12 points apiece.

The NTP on the 18th (second shot) was Gill Harrowfield.

The 18 hole comp was won by Jooyon Kang-Redmond on a countback from Helen Whittaker with their 32 points apiece.

The men also played the back nine on Wednesday with Michael Bartholomew winning with 20 points from Alan Retallick, Trevor English and Tony Campen with 18 points apiece.

NTP on the 17th was Will Hood while no one got on the 18th.

The club welcomed a visitor from Corowa GC, Glenn McMahon, for the round.

On Saturday, January 13, the nine hole (back nine) was won by Ute Svoboda on a countback from Gill Harrowfield with their 14 points apiece.

Lynda Barter got the NTP on the

18th (second shot).

The 18 hole comp was won by Liz Harvey with 39 points from Helen Whittaker on 38 points.

The men played for the Herb Gilbert Memorial Trophy in a 4BBB comp on Saturday, January 13 with an excellent score of 49 points scored by the winning team of Brett Williams and Ross Rynehart.

The duo trounced the next pairs of Stuart Jelbart and David Drew (45 points), and Bruce Plant and Sam Perry, also 45 points.

On a very blustery day near the end of the round, a storm cell blew straight down the centre of the course and only lasted 10 to 15 minutes, but the better scoring was achieved by Ross Rynehart, Brett Williams and Stuart Jelbart with 39 points each.

Roger Church and Tony Campen scored 37 points each to round out the top five scorers on the day.

NTPs on the seventh went to Macca Deans, along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, the ninth was Gerard Biesboer, Michael Bartholomew took the 17th while the money on the 18th was claimed by Corowa visitor Glenn McMahon.

ON TOP: Brett Williams (left) and Ross Rynehart took out the Herb Gilbert Memorial Trophy in a 4BBB comp on Saturday.

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“We didn’t quite get to the score we wanted, I think 150 would’ve been par on a big ground like that with the ground pretty quick.

“We bowled and fielded really well, but in saying that, Delatite batted really well and didn’t give us any chances, and we knew it was going to be tough to defend 123.”

Bursill said despite the result, there were a number of very promising individual performances.

“Cooper Thomason batted really well, he was a bit crook as well, and Seamus (Phillips) batted well then just went out to a bad ball which was unlucky for him,’ he said.

“Glenn (White) batted really well at the end, he just needed a partner to stick with him, he was looking really good, just hitting the bad balls which was good to see.”

Having locked a position in one day final, Bursill said the entire competition was incredibly close, with any team able to take the win on their day.

“It was disappointing but I think in the A grade comp this year you can’t take any team lightly, you’ve got to be prepared,” he said.

“Delatite beat Yarrawonga last week and us this week and they’re

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Bright A3 bowlers star in one-shot triumph ON arrival to the Bright Bowls Club, visiting Beechworth bowlers were warmly welcomed by president Martin Kupferle and the Bright members.

Beechworth, who were second on the ladder, always prove to be a challenging team to beat.

A storm threatened to interrupt play towards the end of the game when scores were close, placing extra pressure on both sides to secure a win.

Skip Cheryl Raduczic, who had the last bowl of the entire match, verified that there was no need to risk playing her last bowl, resulting in a one point win for Bright.

It was very pleasing result overall for the Bright A3 team who are now sixth on the Ovens & Murray ladder with three games to play.

The final score was Bright 84/14 points defeated Beechworth 83/4 points.

Ernie Vanderwert’s team of lead Libby Barker, second Julie Ellis, and third Bill Hayes had a good win 33/24, while Patrick O’Shea’s team with lead Elaine O’Shea, second Bev Griffith, and third Steve Jenvey won 17/15.

Martin Kupferle’s team of lead Jerry Wilson, second Trevor Poyner, and third Ryan Kupferle lost 18/20, and Cheryl Raduczic’s team with lead Gary Woods, second Gilbert Griffith, and third Peter Raduczic went down 16/24.

Bright’s B1 team starts back at pennant this coming Saturday.

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NOT OUT: Sam Piazza survives a massive LBW shout. on the bottom of the ladder, so it’s a lot tighter comp than you think.”

The Tigers will resume their inconsistent two-day campaign starting this weekend, when they take on Benalla Bushrangers at the Benalla Gardens Oval.

The A reserve squad will also be back in action this weekend, having taken the bye after securing top spot on the one day ladder.

In other A grade matches from the weekend, Rovers United Bruck defeated City Colts to claim a spot in the final, Wangaratta Magpies downed Benalla Bushrangers, and Beechworth made 3/204 chasing TEAMWORK: The boys celebrate a good piece of fielding which resulted in Yarrawonga Mulwala’s 7/173. a run out.

“Chasing a smallish total, it always does help getting a positive start, and from there, once we got through the new ball, the game was pretty much done.

“All of our bowlers, whether they took wickets or not, seemed to bowl well in the conditions.

“To roll Bethanga who, going into the game, were second, to get them out for a low score was really impressive.

“It was a really good effort in the field, we took our chances when they came, ground fielding was really good with good energy as well.

“It was good to be back.”

The Power will find themselves in form heading into one of their biggest matches of the season this weekend, an away game against top of the table and standard setters Yackandandah.

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BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

OVENS Valley United have qualified for the A grade one day final in a far from convincing four-wicket loss to Delatite on Saturday at McNamara Reserve.

The Tigers were sent in to bat and were rolled for 123 in less than 36 overs, with Delatite making 7/149 in response.

Ovens Valley United failed to fire with the bat early, sitting at 2/7 before Seamus Phillips (23) and Cooper Thomason (39) started putting some runs on the board.

As wickets continued to fall, a handy knock of 25 not out from Glenn White helped salvage some pride for the Tigers as they were rolled for a below-par score.

Michael Burrows was the pick of the bowlers for Delatite, finishing with 4/21 and one maiden from his eight overs.

With a target in sight, Delatite went after the bad balls and kept rotating the strike, before Glenn White managed to find Mark O’Loughlan’s edge for the breakthrough.

Mitch Copey (22) Gregor Fraser (27) and Mitch Purcell (28) all contributed valuable runs while other batters went cheaply.

However, it was Matt Stevenson who stole the show after belting three consecutive sixes off the final over to finish unbeaten on 35 not out.

Glenn White was outstanding with the ball, claiming 4/20 and a run out.

Ovens Valley United skipper Dylan Bursill said it was a disappointing way to qualify for a final.

“We just didn’t bat well enough,” he said.

“We had a late change in Kane Fitzpatrick, he was out crook on the morning of the game, so that wasn’t great – he’s been batting really well at the top of the order the last couple of games.

RUNS THERE: Cooper Thomason belts a loose ball through the covers in Ovens Valley’s loss to Delatite.

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Power blast Bethanga in rainy clash

By NATHAN DE VRIES MOUNT Beauty’s A grade cricket squad has started off 2024 in style, taking a monster nine wicket win over Bethanga in a rain-affected match.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Bethanga were knocked over for 123 in the 33rd over, before Mount Beauty cruised to 1/119 from just over 20 overs.

Thanks to the incomprehensible and overall baffling calculation method known as the DuckworthLewis-Stern system, the Power were named the winners, having needed to chase 118 under the DLS, due to rain.

Mount Beauty had the game in control for the duration of the match, with Bethanga floundering at 4/44 before Jack Robinson (47) and Bradley Dalbosco (23) forged a partnership.

Graham Beer (3/11), Ethan Brown (3/17) and Toby Derrick (3/22) ripped through Bethanga’s middle order, setting Mount Beauty up for a manageable run chase on a good batting deck.

As the players broke for afternoon tea, the heavens opened, and a light shower delayed the resumption of play and took three overs and five runs off the chase, under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

The Power’s top order came out swinging with skipper Daniel Saville (59* off 69 balls) and Paddy Dodd (23 off 29) blasting a 73 run partnership off 10 overs, before Dodd departed.

Gregor McLennan (27* from 25) came to the crease and chased down the target with ease alongside his captain.

Saville said the revised DLS total didn’t impact the top order striking as well as they did.

“It wasn’t intentional to go that hard in the first 10 overs,” he said.

“I rode my luck a bit early, got a couple of boundaries away and we kept going – in the first five, six overs we were going at 10 an over.

“The weather was threatening but never really hit us that hard, so we lost a few overs to the wind and a little rain, but we got lucky in the end and got back to the game pretty quickly.

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