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LEARNING ABOUT LIFE SAVING (From left) Bright paramedic Mina Gibson, Hayden Marshall holding Kai Marshall, Chloe Potter and ambulance community officer Ange Bolden with a CPR practice dummy at the Ambulance Victoria information session last weekend.

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HOW THE SHIRE VOTED

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OP SHOP CLOSING ITS DOORS

Resort visitation strong ALPINE resorts across the state saw a drop in visitation compared to 2022, but visitor numbers to Mount Hotham still topped pre-COVID-19 visitation, while Falls Creek recorded the third highest visitation numbers over the past ten years.

According to visitation data from Alpine Resorts Victoria, total visitation to resorts across the state this year dropped by 24 per cent compared to 2022, while Mount Hotham and Falls Creek saw a drop of 26 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively.

Over 154,000 visited Hotham over the 2023

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season, a figure only topped by the 209,000 that visited in 2022 – considered a recordbreaking season.

Similarly, over 168,000 visited Falls Creek in 2023, beaten only by the strong 2022 season and just pipped by the 2017 season.

Mount Hotham Chamber of Commerce president Steve Belli said Hotham had seen a lot of day trippers over the

season, with many bringing their own food or staying in at night instead of going out.

“We did see people coming for a shorter period of time and more self-catering going on, which is just evidence of the times we’re in at the moment,” he said.

He also felt that more people of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds were heading to the snow, which may have contributed to less eating out at the resort.

“We’re getting demographics that like particular styles of food, and

there’s not a lot of options at Hotham,” he said.

2023 saw a lighter snowfall than previous seasons, with the season starting late and finishing early.

According to the Mount Hotham Resort, snow depth peaked in July at around 88cm and gradually diminished until September.

“We missed out for opening weekend but that happens from time to time,” said Mr Belli.

“The snow levels weren’t ideal in terms of actual snowfall, but the technology that’s in place now and the

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equipment that we’ve got to mould and make snow is quite incredible. “ Similarly, marketing and communications coordinator for Hotham Resort Management Bec Sanders said continued advancements in snowmaking-technology helped to supplement the natural snowfall.

“We had snow cover that wouldn’t have been possible to create 10 years ago,” she said.

“The teams responsible for snow quality, the snow makers, and groomers, put in an incredible amount

of work to keep the resort open to guests for as long as possible.“ Sarah Watt, director of marketing and communications for Falls Creek Alpine Resort, said visitation data shows Falls Creek Resort has seen a 25 per cent increase in average visitor numbers over the past 10 years.

“What’s more positive is the increase in visitor days at the resort,” she said.

“This means we are seeing more visitors staying within the resort or surrounding communities and enjoying their time in the region.”

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Sport

Local celebrates first birthday of broken culvert, govt says a fix is in the works

WELCOMING SIGNS: Whorouly local Graham Wood adds a bit of colour to the town signs in preparation for this weekend’s influx of visitors.

Many happy roadturns

By BRODIE EVERIST A MYRTLEFORD man celebrated the apparent first birthday of a broken culvert under the Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road last week, but if all goes to plan he won’t need to celebrate a second, with the Victorian Government saying the culvert will be repaired as part of a statewide road maintenance program.

Clive Walker took a cardboard and paper cake to the site last Wednesday where the road was undermined by heavy rains, believed to be in October last year, and it remains a single-lane

road with mobile lights for traffic management.

“I believe it could have been fixed within two or three days by a competent local contractor,” he said.

“The expense of the hiring or buying the traffic lights, maintaining those traffic lights must be exorbitant.

“Probably it cost three times the amount it would have cost to repair the washout in the first instance.”

He said the traffic lights and signs leading to the single-lane section ameliorate safety issues, however, some drivers don’t necessarily take notice.

Whorouly fair returns this weekend A BIG BARWIDGEE BIRTHDAY: Clive Walker and his cardboard cake celebrate one year since this culvert in Barwidgee was undermined by heavy rains, leaving the road reduced to a single-lane.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist Mr Walker was the former Myrtleford Shire engineer in the 1990s and then manager of technical services for the Alpine Shire.

“We semi-managed those roads, and took a lot of pride in making sure they were safe,” he said.

Barwidgee resident Betty Morrison didn’t want to offer any words of congratulations for the culvert on reaching the alleged one year milestone, in fact, she said she was disappointed.

Another nearby resident Lynn Johnson, had similar sentiments.

“I think it’s disappointing they’ve spent so much money on the lights

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and slowing people down,” she said.

“They could’ve just fixed it.”

However, according to a Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson, crews are preparing to repair the culvert.

“Our crews are preparing to repair a culvert damaged by heavy rains on Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road between Myrtleford and Barwidgee,” they said on Monday.

“These works are part of our $770 million statewide road maintenance program to repair roads right across Victoria.”

• See story on the road maintenance program on page 14.

FINAL preparations are underway for the resurrected Whorouly Village Fair, being held this Sunday, October 22 after a four year hiatus.

Locals were out in force last Sunday mowing, cleaning and pruning at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve to ensure it looks its best for the much anticipated return of the village fair.

The three Whorouly town signs have been given a spruce up with brand-new gardens established around their bases.

The seventh almost annual village fair will feature around 50 market stalls, selling everything from Christmas decorations to handmade clothing.

Between 11.30am and 12.30pm, the Rural City of Wangaratta will be holding a Pitcher This! event, which involves community organisations pitching for funding for a local project, with winners determined by a crowd vote.

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Indi votes No to voice Electorate results confirm 67.83% No and 32.17% Yes in referendum’s Voice to Parliament

By STEVE KELLY INDI voters have given a resounding No to altering the Constitution to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Voters were massively against the notion with just 32.17 per cent Yes and 67.83 per cent writing No on their ballot papers, as of Tuesday morning, with postal votes still being counted.

However, on Referendum Day polling places in Beechworth, Bright, Harrietville, Mount Beauty, Stanley and Yackandandah all had a majority Yes vote.

Out of the 39 Victorian federal electorates, Indi had the fifth highest percentage No vote, with the Mallee at 78.41pc, Nicholls 76.19pc, Gippsland 73.06pc, and Wannon at 68.78pc.

The average percentage of No voters across the Rural City of Wangaratta’s polling places was 65.42pc.

It was well above the figures state-wide, with voters making Victoria the highest proportional Yes vote in Australia compared to other states, with a 45.17pc Yes and a 54.83pc No. The highest proportions of Yes voters in the Victoria were from Kooyong 59.89,

INDI VOTES: Some 66.8 per cent of Indi votes No (Sunday totals), but several towns return majority Yes vote from polling places.

Higgins 60.28, Wills 64.26, McNamara 65.01, Cooper 65.64 and Melbourne 78.04pc.

Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines said change is hard and changing our constitution is exceptionally hard.

“On Saturday, Australians including voters in Indi, comprehensively voted No to recognition in our constitution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

through a Voice to Parliament,” Dr Haines said.

“While I am disappointed in the outcome, I am grateful that we have a democracy that allows every one of us to have our say.

“I have always believed that two people of good character can have different views and discuss those views in peace - that is how it should be.

“I am grateful that we have a strong and independent

Australian Electoral Commission and I thank them for their fine work.

“I sincerely thank First Nations Australians here in Indi who have opened their hearts, shared their stories and views with me, who have spoken at information sessions, and so much more.”

Dr Haines spoke about the additional hardship and weight that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peo-

ples have carried over the past few months during this referendum campaign which she said has taken such courage.

“I thank the many hundreds of people across our community who came along to learn more and who volunteered throughout this referendum,” she said.

“I honour the lifetimes of work from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and leaders which led to the

Uluru Statement from the Heart.

“Many Australians who have been involved in this referendum want to continue walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and work for a better future.”

Dr Haines said the generosity of the Uluru Statement from the Heart means that there are many people who have taken that first step.

“We now need to understand what type of footprint was left, and then, what our next step will be,” she said.

“Many people in Australia, no matter how they voted, will be asking ‘what next?’.

“For many people, they have been inspired to do more to counter the challenges and discrimination faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, or they want to learn more about the traditional owners of the lands where they live and learn much more about more about the history of our nation.

“I know that this is not the end of the journey toward Reconciliation, toward Closing the Gap. We will keep walking together, keeping striving for better.”

How the Alpine Shire voted

By BRODIE EVERIST

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POLLING booths across the Alpine Shire show a decisive majority No vote in Saturday’s referendum, but the Yes vote polled much higher in the shire than across the Indi electorate.

Alpine Shire polling booths recorded a 42.7 per cent vote for yes and a 56.3 per cent vote for no, totalling 2884 and 3801 votes respectively, compared to a resounding 67.83 per cent No vote across Indi.

On Saturday, booths at Bright, Harrietville and Wandiligong received a majority yes vote, while booths at Myrtleford, Mudgegonga, Dederang, Porepunkah, Mount Beauty and Gapsted received a majority no vote.

At the Bright prepolling centre the no vote received around 56 per cent of the total prepoll vote.

The booths received 6752 votes in total, of which around 39 per cent were received before Saturday.

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nator of the Alpine Shire for Yes campaign, said they had run a successful local campaign despite the vote result.

“I was privileged to be able to work with a diverse group of human beings that were brought together because of a common idea, a common belief,” she said.

“I think we worked extremely hard - our absolute best.”

She said while a majority voted against the referendum proposal, she believes most Australians accept that the status quo is not working for Indigenous Australians.

“As a campaign group we’ve committed to remain together and continue to work together with the community, with Helen Haines, and work closely with our local indigenous community to take the lead on where to next.”

Ms Doleman said they had no negative incidents at the voting booths.

“People were very respectful on both sides,” she said.

John Robinson, organiser for the local No campaign,

said he was pleased with the turnout and commitment of local No vote campaigners.

“It was a small team, but it was a really dedicated team,” he said.

“We’re very, very pleased with the outcome across the board.

“We had no problems, everyone was polite; we all got on as far as the people manning the booth, both from the Yes campaign and ourselves.”

Mr Robinson said the result, with the ACT the only state or territory to give a Yes majority, shows there should be an audit of government spending on indigenous people.

“Canberra and those few elite seats in the cities voted yes - the yes vote won - tells me that a lot of money is going into Canberra,” he said.

“I think the referendum pointed to where there might be the biggest problem we’ve got in Australia and that is the money is not getting out to the areas where it’s needed.”

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Students enjoy emergency services expo experience

By BRODIE EVERIST SECONDARY school students from across the shire were treated to an emergency services expo last Thursday, with an estimated 150 attending the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action depot in Ovens to learn about volunteer and career pathways with the various agencies involved.

Groups of around 15 students were rostered through stalls with a number of emergency services, including SES, Fire Rescue Victoria, CFA, Forest Fire Management Victoria, Ski Patrol and the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

They were given the chance to chat with service members, peruse information and even get involved with practical components, like using a fire hose or the SES wheeled patient transport.

The event was organised by Alpine Shire youth development officer Lara May, in conjunction with members of the Resilient Alpine Youth Squad (RAYS).

Ms May said the event was an opportunity for students to get a sense of the roles available with emergency services, including the ‘behind-the-scenes’ jobs that may not be well-known.

The expo on Thursday finished early due to heavy rain, and it had been postponed from the previous week due to rain, but nevertheless Ms May said she was happy with attendance.

“We’ve still got about 150 kids out here today - very cold and

A MAN pled guilty to dangerous driving and failing to report an accident after reversing into the Star Road bridge in January, the Myrtleford Magistrate’s Court heard on Friday.

According to the police prosecutor, at near midnight the man reversed 120 metres along Star Road and hit the bridge, destroying two posts and a section of barrier.

The prosecutor said the man, when interviewed by police, said he didn’t think he had done any damage, but didn’t get out of the car to check.

The magistrate fined the man $750 plus court costs, and ordered he pay $923.51 to fix the bridge.

Drone demonstration day

TRUCKING IN: Mount Beauty College students (from left) Will Lutter-Wood and Zac Riley try the Forest Fire Management truck out for size.

MID Ovens Landcare Consortium and Mudgegonga Landcare Group will host an aerial agricultural drone demonstration day tomorrow at 10:30am at Mudgegonga Hall, Myrtleford-Yackandandah Rd, Mudgegonga.

Drones are a rapidly expanding technology and land management tool with applications including monitoring, survey, chemical/herbicide and fertiliser application.

The event is free, but registration is essential. Lunch is provided.

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ARMY INFO: (From left) Myrtleford P-12 student Taylah Geddes, Corporal Josh Donnelly and Sergeant Tim Palmer from the ADF, and Myrtleford P-12 students Siena Hagans and Alessi Alam at the ADF information stall.

PHOTOS: Brodie Everist wet - but still engaging, which is amazing,” she said.

RAYS member Kira Mack was helping out on the day, having finished a history test at school that morning on the Cold War. “A big turnout - a bit more than I expected for the first year of running it,” she said.

“We ran our first event in March, the Colour Fun Run,

and then we decided we wanted to do something a bit more emergency management, because that’s what our focus is and where our funding has come from.

“We thought this would be a really great idea, get some more people involved and more volunteers for local organisations.”

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11 student Siena Hagens said she felt the expo was a good opportunity to learn more about opportunities with emergency service agencies and she particularly liked the ADF stall.

“I’m thinking of being involved with the CFA, because it’s not just putting out fires, there’s more to it - you can help out with food and equipment,” she said.

Funding win for battery project in Falls Creek ALPINE Resorts Victoria (ARV) will be a key partner in an exciting new project to develop an investment-ready business case for a community battery in the Falls Creek alpine resort.

The ‘Regional Greenhouse Alliance Neighbourhood Battery Investigation Project’ was one of nine projects to be awarded funding through the Victorian Government’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative - round three, announced by Minister for Climate Action of Victoria Lily D’Ambrosio on August 28.

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The project, led by the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance, Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance, and Gippsland Alliance for Climate Action, in partnership with Indigo Power, will develop the business case for a single community battery site in Falls Creek and 17 other local government and alpine resort areas throughout regional Victoria.

“The Greenhouse Alliances are delighted to be working with 18 councils across regional Victoria on this exciting project,” Central Victorian Greenhouse

Alliance chief executive officer Annika Kearton said.

“The project will plan community batteries at sites servicing a high value community need, such as emergency shelters, places of last resort, and other critical community facilities, with a focus on exploring how to maximise benefits at different community sites.”

ARV Falls Creek is a member of the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance (GMCA), and will develop its business plan alongside fellow GMCA members, Alpine

Shire Council, Murrindindi Shire Council, Strathbogie Shire Council, Rural City of Wangaratta, and the Rural City of Benalla.

“The development of a business case for a neighbourhood battery at Falls Creek is a logical progression in ARV’s sustainability work at our alpine resorts,” ARV chief executive officer Amber Gardner said.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

Porepunkah community farewells local op shop

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AFTER more than seven years of operation, the Porepunkah Op Shop will be closing its doors next month on November 15.

Volunteer Katarina Hughes said the closure comes due to the current location in Station Street no longer being available and low volunteer numbers.

“As our current location will no longer be available in the near future and due to our current number of volunteers, we have made the tough choice to close the op shop,” she said.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who have dedicated their time and gone above and beyond to support our cause.

“The op shop has been a go-to destination for regular customers seeking affordable bargains.

“Our aim was to provide items at low prices, ensuring everyone could find a great deal.

“Over time, we have built friendships and created a gathering place for locals.

“It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to the community as we close our doors.”

Ms Hughes said they were proud to have raised funds for the local community.

“We have donated $20,000 to Porepunkah CFA, as well as $1000 each year to two students

FAREWELL: Porepunkah Op Shop coordinator Lorraine Hughes and volunteer Doreen Hales will farewell the shop next month.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist through the ongoing LEAP scholarship program for year six graduates at Porepunkah Primary School,” she said.

“Additionally, this year, we will be placing a memorial seat at the Porepunkah Hall in memory of Neville Robinson for recognition of the dedication to the community over his years.

“In addition we have made

further local contributions; Bright Soccer Club, Porepunkah Primary School, Porepunkah Panthers Baseball Club and the Border Oncology Centre.

“We have supported remote op shops in the Northern Territory and Western Australia along with sustainable efforts to dispose of unwanted items.

“During the COVID-19 pan-

demic, instead of our annual Christmas party, we organised Christmas hamper bags for Porepunkah families.

“Thanks to the collaboration of local businesses, this event was a success, with families driving by the Punkah Op Shop to collect their special Christmas goodies while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions.

“Lastly, we have donated the remaining shop fittings to various organisations, including Bright Lions, Myrtleford Show Society, Bright Op Shop (two locations), and Mount Beauty Op Shop.”

Ms Hughes said the op shop now invites further discussion on how best to use the remaining funds to further benefit the community, please email katarina_hughes@outlook.com.

Despite the closure, the annual Community Christmas Party will still be held this year.

“Together with Porepunkah CFA, we have proudly facilitated a Community Christmas Party, fostering a sense of togetherness and joy for the families of Porepunkah and surrounds,” Ms Hughes said.

The event will take place on November 26, from 4pm to 8pm, at the Porepunkah Hall, featuring free food, music, games, face painting, and a visit from Santa at 5pm.

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Hop over to Myrtleford Landcare’s AGM and frog information night

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

FROG FACTS: Myrtleford Landcare member Gayle South is excited to share knowledge about local frog species at this month’s AGM and info night.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

AS PART of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival, the Myrtleford Landcare group are holding a community information night to learn more about frogs.

Member Gayle South said there was plenty of interest in the topic from members of the community last year.

“We’re often out and about at farmer’s markets and such and last year at the Myrtleford Show there were lots of questions and comments about frogs,” she said.

“The biggest question was about identification; what species a frog is, how to identify it by the look or the sound and what frogs we have in the local area.

“It will just be a friendly information night with all welcome, lots of fun frog facts and we’ll do a barbecue and pair it with our annual general meeting.

“A big thank you to GROW Myrtleford for the funding, we really hope this encourages more people to learn about the local environment.

“We’re also encouraging all members to come to the annual general meeting and anyone else interested in joining.

“We’re holding elections so if anyone would like to step up and be more active in the community we’re more than happy to make that happen.”

The information session will be held on Saturday, October 21 at Jubilee Park from 6-8.30pm.

Ambos sharing life saving tips

By BRODIE EVERIST AMBULANCE Victoria members held an information session beside the Bright Uniting Church last Saturday morning, telling people about their latest lifesaving initiatives and showing off their ambulances and modern stretcher equipment.

Ambulance community officer Ange Bolden said they were teaching a brief

outline of how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

He said it’s better that people try CPR if someone goes into cardiac arrest, rather than not doing anything.

“Your CPR doesn’t have to be perfect,” he said.

“Don’t get bogged down with rates, rhythms and and how hard to push, just get in there, have a go because

that’s potentially going to save someone’s life,” he said.

The session was encouraging people to remember the ‘call, push, shock’ series of steps if someone has gone into cardiac arrest.

The first step is to call triple zero and the call taker will guide you through CPR and using an AED. The second step is to begin CPR, and the third is to use the AED, if available, to give a pulse of electricity to

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re-establish a regular heart rhythm.

Mr Bolden said the session had been well-attended, with kids especially enjoying the chance to see inside an ambulance.

“We put it out on social media during the week and we got a little bit of attention on there,” he said.

“Since we’ve set everything up today, we’re getting a lot more people than what we generally expected.”

AEDs are available in a range of sites across the shire.

According to the Rotary Club of Bright, AEDs can be found at Alpine View Children’s Services, the Bright Brewery, the Bright Caravan Park, the Bright Golf Club and many other locations.

“We’ve been putting out a list to all locals,” Mr Bolden said.

“So if you did come across an emergency situation and

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Judy’s love shared with others

Festive cheer to support Grow Myrtleford

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

MUDGEGONGA local Judy Brewer has a love for farming, people and community.

In bringing all three loves together, she spent five weeks in Europe learning about care farming, a trip which she will share next week as part of the local Victorian Seniors Festival events.

Judy’s farm, a 320 acre property, has been in her family for 150 years and includes a beef cattle operation.

She will will turn the property into a place people can come to get outside and learn more about farming and enjoy the company of others.

“I was lucky enough to receive

SHARING HER LOVE: Mudgegonga farmer Judy Brewer wants to share her farm and friendliness with others. a Churchill Fellowship scholarship last year to go to Europe and look at all the variety of care farms there,” she said.

“Its essentially diversifying your farm into a social farm so people can come together as a community to help and for them to come spend some time in nature.

“I’ll be turning mine into a notfor-profit business and it will cater for all abilities including aged care, people with disabilities and everyone else who’d like to come.

“It’s a very common practice in other countries but here it’s difficult due to regulations and insurance and biosecurity.

“I spent the last couple of years looking at how people manage that internationally, and I think this area is the perfect place to do it.

“With the focus on tourism, the beautiful scenery and amazing food it would be rude not to share that.”

The farm will be growing vegetables alongside by beef operation, citizen science projects and bush walks and more.

Judy said care farming has enabled her to bring together her love for people, farming and diverse community.

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that was the great thing about travelling to see international farms,” she said.

“There’s so much research proving that nature can heal, so this is my way of sharing that power.

“I’ve worked in disability for much of my life and the power of taking people out of a clinical setting to a natural setting for a change of scenery is huge.

“I’m currently working to make my farm more accessible for everyone and I’m really excited to start sharing that.”

Judy’s talk will be held on Thursday, October 26 at the Myrtleford Bowls Club from 2pm.

GROW Myrtleford+ is launching its highly anticipated holiday wine promotion just in time for the festive season.

The Christmas Mix 6 Wine Pack is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays while supporting the community-focused organisation which is fundraising to benefit local causes.

This year, Grow Myrtleford+ has curated a special selection of premium wines from renowned Alpine Valley brands, including Bike and Barrel, Homestead Estate, Eagle Range, Bushtrack, Gapsted Estate, Billy Button, Ferraro and Michelini.

Grow Myrtleford+ committee member Janine Milne said the local wineries are known and loved for their exceptional craftsmanship and distinct flavours.

“The wine pack includes a great assortment of six bottles, featuring red and white wines, all for the incredible price of just $150,” she said.

“This not only offers an exceptional value for wine enthusiasts but also provides invaluable support to our local community.

“All profits from the sale of these wine packs will go towards the Grow Myrtleford+ grant-making fund so by making a purchase, you are contributing to initiatives that empower and enhance our community.”

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Flexible barriers helping reduce serious injuries

By STEVE KELLY FLEXIBLE safety barriers along the Hume Freeway have saved lives with the number of fatalities and serious collisions reducing by 35 per cent since their installation in October 2019.

Historical data between 2002 and 2019 show 35.4 serious or fatal crashes on the Hume Freeway occurred on average each year compared to 23 in the 2020 to 2022 data period.

The Victorian Government spent $89 million to install around 980km of new, flexible safety barriers on the Hume Freeway from the M80 to the NSW border after it was identified as one of the highest-risk roads in the state.

Data shows a decline in head-on and run-off-road collisions along the Hume Freeway that account for half of Victoria’s total road deaths.

Crash data on the Hume Freeway since 2002 shows a lower number of serious injuries in recent years with the average annual figure of 20 serious injuries, well below the 29 long-term se-

SERIOUS CRASHES DROP: The number of serious or fatal collisions on the Hume Freeway has decreased by 35 per cent on average since the installation of flexible safety barriers in October 2019. rious-injury average (20022019).

The average number of other injuries over the last three years (2020-2022) is 27 compared to the long-term average of 37.

The average number of fatalities on the Hume Freeway (2002-2019) has been

four per year, with the last three years involving three per year off the back of zero in 2019 - the year the barriers were installed.

The government reported that the barriers work by absorbing much of the force in a collision, reducing the impact to passen-

gers and allowing the vehicle to come to a gradual standstill.

Victoria Police Eastern Region Division 4 Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant David Gillespie, who has been to the scenes of several serious and fatal collisions, believes the flexible safety

Data shows 35% decrease in fatalities, serious injuries on the Hume Freeway since 2019

barriers save lives and reduce the number of injuries resulting from road crash trauma.

“The number of crashes hasn’t necessarily changed over the years, but what has changed is the number of injuries and fatalities,” Sen Sgt Gillespie said.

“It has peaked in the last 12 months with more fatalities on the Hume Freeway from Thomastown to Wodonga compared to a number of years prior, but the number of injury collisions has reduced.

“The reason for that is vehicles are impacting the wire rope barriers and not the trees, shrubs, or passing through the centre median strip into oncoming traffic.

“They (wire rope barriers) are controversial and they’re known by some as the cheese-cutters, which is a name labelled in association with motorcyclists, but in my experience I am yet to see a motorcyclist impact wire rope barriers and be hurt.

“Yes it would be scary skidding along the road and coming towards wire rope barriers but I’ve seen

the result of a motorcyclist skidding along the road and head-butting a tree and that was life ending.”

A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said road safety is always their number one priority, and it’s a responsibility they take very seriously.

“Life-saving infrastructure such as flexible safety barriers helps to prevent head-on and run-off-road collisions - the most common cause of death on Victorian roads,” she said.

“Since the completed installation of centreline and left-hand side flexible safety barriers along the Hume Freeway in October 2019, we’ve seen a significant reduction in the number of accidents on this road.

“Flexible safety barriers are the most effective way of preventing crashes on high speed roads or reducing the severity of injuries.”

There was a dip in the number of crashes in 2020 which could have been due to less traffic on the roads as a result of border closures and lockdown restrictions, which could have impacted overall statistics.

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Stadium a safer place for bushfire last resort THE Mount Beauty Stadium is now better prepared as a Bushfire Place of Last Resort following the completion of the Kiewa Valley Safer Places Project.

Funded under the Black Saturday Bushfire Recovery Grants Program (BSBR), the $203,000 community driven project delivers backup power at the stadium – a Bushfire Place of Last Resort.

According to Alpine Shire Council, totally Renewable Energy Kiewa (TREK) were the successful applicants of this crucial grant and council delivered and saw the project through to commis-

sioning of the system.

Mayor John Forsyth said the project delivers a place of last resort for the Upper Kiewa area when other bushfire plans have failed.

“The project has delivered a 23.1 kW solar power system and 33 kW stand-alone batteries able to provide at least three days of autonomy with no solar production,” Cr Forsyth said.

“This will deliver greater emergency preparedness for Upper Kiewa communities and will give these communities independence and comfort in the knowledge that they have an appropri-

ate place of last resort.

“It will also support community use of the stadium during non-emergency times.”

The Kiewa Valley Safer Places unveiling will be celebrated this Friday, October 20 with a special community event.

Cr Forsyth said part of the event will include unveiling the generator, with artwork designed by local student, 15-year-old Zali Morgan.

“Zali’s artwork, titled ‘Bobby the Boarding Bogong’, was inspired by the Bogong Moth - a species that was greatly impacted by the dev-

astation of the 2019/20 bushfires,” he said.

“The art is a fun and creative piece with a great message inspired by our natural environment.

“The artwork not only features on the generator but also on the new drinking fountain installed in Mount Beauty’s Hydro Park.”

As part of the community event, council is also launching its 72 Hour Project, in partnership with Moira Shire Council, CFA, SES, Red Cross and Albury Wodonga Ethnic Communities Council.

Cr Forsyth said the 72 Hour Project is aimed at

increasing awareness, conversations and planning for emergencies.

“Knowing how to plan, and planning in advance, for natural disasters and emergencies can result in an increase in community preparedness, as well as communities and agencies working better together with a common purpose to support mitigation, response and recovery,” he said.

“The 72 Hour Project can also help businesses to better plan and prepare and understand their capacity during an emergency, and give people a sense of con-

trol over what happens in an emergency, which can aid their mental health.”

According to council, after the official unveiling there will be a 72 Hour Project community workshop held to help community members make an emergency management plan and help them handle any emergency through preparation.

All are welcome to attend the Kiewa Valley Safer Places unveiling at the Mount Beauty Stadium, Pool Road, Mount Beauty, on Friday, October 20 from 10am.

Free coffee and a barbecue breakfast will be provided.

PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Tara Clark

MOUNT BEAUTY

Norm Petith NORM Petith from Maitland NSW visits here regularly to be with his family but worked in the area when he was young.

What brings you here to visit so often?

I have family here, my eldest daughter, Suzanne Bland, and granddaughter, Mandy Van Gastel.

What do you like about the place?

Being a snowy worker for years, working on Blowing Dam and in Geehi, I enjoy the Alpine lifestyle and surrounds as it brings back fond memories of the working days during that time. I enjoy the small and friendly community, the relaxing lifestyle, and being surrounded by nature .

Would you like to see any changes?

No. I love it just how it is.

What do you do , your hobbies and interests ?

I love bees and was a passionate beekeeper for many years. Sadly the Varroa mite was detected in my local area of Maitland NSW, and even though I had healthy bees, the area was declared a red zone and my bees were euthanised. As a result I have not been able to have any new hives since. I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and exploring the country. In the past 12 months I have visited the Gold Coast, Mackay, Norfolk Island and Caboolture visiting my youngest brother Paul.

Where would you take visiting friends in the area?

Falls Creek and Bogong Village are nice places, and I would highly recommend Mountain Creek Camp Grounds for picnics and short walks .

How long have you lived in the area?

Six years.

What do you do for a living?

I work at Baby Rove and Co. How did you get into that?

When Target left there was nothing in town to buy anything for the kids. Having two of my own, I said to Mum that I really wanted to open up a baby shop to have a place to run down and grab some things if it’s needed.

And Mum said she would help me out and do it with me. So that’s how we started.

What do you like about the area?

I was from Shepparton, and coming here it’s a very clean, nice

place to live in. Now that I have kids I like that it’s a really nice, safe place for them to grow up.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

It depends who it is, but if some of my friends have come to visit with their kids, or because I have kids, we got out to the deer farm. If it’s warmer weather we’ll go for a drive down to Whalleys Lane, have a barbecue and a bit of a swim.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I definitely think there needs to be a little bit more for kids, and it needs more shopping around, like more stores and stuff like that. Maybe another restaurant.

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BRIGHT

How long have you been living in the area?

Five years. However, I’ve been visiting regularly since 2013 after a gorgeous stranger (who later became my husband, Mick) served me a coffee at the old Cafe Velo.

What do you do for a living?

I continue a family business established in 1980 in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Dad invented the Care-Free Water Conditioner which treats ‘hard’ or saline water supplies for domestic, agricultural or commercial use. We manufacture the product in regional Victoria locations and Melbourne, and we distribute it throughout Australia and overseas. When

I took the helm, I was eager to move to this area with Mick.

Once we found a suitable warehouse in Porepunkah, there was no reason not to.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Trail running with Coco (the dog), road, gravel or mountain biking, ski touring, bush camping, spending the day in the garden, watching Mick chop firewood with a glass of wine.

Oh, and after a 25-year hiatus I’m taking piano lessons again.

Did you know we even have a concert pianist living locally?

There is so much talent here.

What do you like about the area?

Its sheer beauty – the hills, river and the colours that

come with the change of season. Also, the accessibility to the surrounding hills and mountains – I love that from home, you can be on a trail in two minutes, climb a hill with your dog, finish with a splash in the river and head to work.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Up a mountain. Then out for a glass of wine and dinner. We are fortunate to have so many good local options.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Housing affordability and availability. It’s disappointing to see people who contribute to the local community in difficulty or squeezed out.

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Local livestock conditions faring well, despite El Niño

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE WHILE the confirmation of El Nino and the global down turn in the economy has continued to lower livestock prices across Australia, local cattle producers are still tracking well.

Myrtleford-based Nutrien Ag Solutions livestock sales consultant Wade Ivone said local conditions have seen a great season so far.

“It’s been a good season; the rain came just as we needed it and it’s looking very good locally, but that’s a fairly isolated case,” he said.

“The El Nino weather event is having an impact across fairly large parts of areas that we need, to keep prices looking good.

“It’s had a big impact on prices and there’s not a lot of confidence in the market.

“There’s an oversupply, the market has been in a fairly big decline for a few months now and no one knows when it might end so we could see these prices for a fair while.

“There’s not much we can do, at the moment it’s carry on with business rather than try to guess what the weather and prices will do.

“There were some positives in the last week with a stronger demand, not necessarily stronger prices, but demand, so we hope it leads to an uptick...but even

CATTLE SALE TODAY: Myrtleford livestock sales consultant Wade Ivone expects a good quality yarding at today’s sale. then it won’t be massive due to the oversupply of cattle to go into feedlots and be processed.

“There’s not the money on the other end so if you buy cattle now you don’t know when you’ll be able to move it.”

Mr Ivone said El Nino and the global downturn in economy are the two main driving factors of the lower prices.

“People are watching what they spend so the lesser cuts of meat and mince is moving faster

than other cuts of meat,” he said.

“That has an impact on prices because it’s lesser quality, lower grade stuff so there’s not the urgency to buy the better product at the moment.

“Another factor is the abattoirs are still seeing staff shortages and are at capacity with what they can process; they would process more if they had the shifts to cover.

“In terms of today’s Myrtleford Spring Special Sale, the quality of cattle will be very good...it will

just be a matter of where the buyers are at.

“Numbers are down a little, with 1200 head, with cattle getting marketed in different directions but it’s similar to where we’ve been.

“Now is the time to buy cattle locally, while the grass is growing.”

The Myrtleford Spring Special Sale starts from 11am at Nutrien Yards, Matheson Road, Myrtleford.

No brief received, says man accused of practising while suspended A BRIGHT man accused of claiming to be a health practitioner and practising while suspended made no plea at the Myrtleford Magistrates Court last Friday, instead saying he had not been served with court documents.

A warrant for the man’s arrest had been issued following his absence from a Myrtleford court hearing on August 11 this year.

He told the court when he learned of the arrest warrant he turned himself into a police station the next day, where they placed him under bail to attend court.

“I was at dinner with a friend and found out I was supposed to be in court,” he said.

“I hadn’t received any documents at that time.”

Krista Weymouth, representing the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), said a full brief of evidence had been served to the accused.

Magistrate Peter Dunn requested the brief be emailed to the Myrtleford Magistrate’s Court coordinators immediately so the accused could receive the document.

The man is charged with allegedly continuing to practise as a chiropractor in Bright between March and October 2022 while his registration as a health practitioner was suspended.

One charge alleges the man provided services to more than 300 patients during his suspension.

The case was adjourned to January 19 at the Myrtleford Magistrate’s Court.

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FAN-TASTIC FABRICS: (From left) Red Ramia Trading staff Louise Pike (merchandising and wholesale sales), Emma Todd (events manager and online specialist) and Minette Ramia (HR,and Panoramia Villa manager and owner) are excited for the Japanese Textile Fair running this Friday to Sunday.

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Weekend fair to feature exotic treasures of Japan

By BRODIE EVERIST RED and Leigh Ramia, owners of Myrtleford emporium Red Ramia Trading, are often jaunting to exotic climes for rare treasures - North Africa, East Asia and India, just to name a few.

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Meanwhile, the hall itself will be decked out like a Japanese spring festival, and visitors a can enjoy sushi, green tea, or Devonshire tea.

“It’s going to be an amazing event,” Ms Pike said.

“I think everyone who doesn’t get there will be very disappointed, so make some time in your day to come and have a look.”

The Japanese Textile Fair will run from October 20-22, 10am3pm each day at the Myrtleford Piazza hall, 148 Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford.

THE Alpine Shire community is being asked to share their stories, experiences and opinions on short stay rental properties to help the Alpine Shire Council develop a new local law.

According to council, the local law will aim to ensure an appropriate standard of management of short stay rental accommodation to help preserve neighbourhood amenity.

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said housing affordability and availability has deteriorated in the shire over the past five years for various reasons, including the increase in the number of properties being turned from long-term into short-term accommodation.

“A new local law can help minimise the risk of guests staying at short stay accommodation affecting the peace and quiet enjoyment of neighbours, and potentially implement a registration and renewal system to support the regulation of this industry within the shire.”

Cr Forsyth acknowledged that a local law wouldn’t be able to limit the number of short stay rental properties within the shire or necessarily see properties returned to the long-term rental market, but he said it is important to put some measures in place to help manage the industry.

“The impact that housing affordability and availability has on our community is significant, and we need to keep the health and wellbeing of our community at the forefront of what we do,” he said.

“If this local law is able to lessen the impact of holiday accommodation guests on the amenity of those who live around them, we’re heading in the right direction - to do this, however, we need to know exactly what the impacts of short stay rental accommodation is having on our community.

“We encourage all community members and property owners to provide input by filling out our survey, or coming along to one of our market pop-ups or community drop-in sessions to have a chat to one of our councillors or team members.”

Go to www.engage.alpineshire.vic.gov. au/ssra-local-law for more information or pick up a printed details from libraries in Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford, or council’s customer service centre in Bright.

Community engagement for this project will close on Wednesday, January 31, 2023.

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Alpine roads in for government’s “blitz” BENCHED: One of the benches refurbished by Bright P-12 students.

Students bring life to an old bench OVER the course of the first three terms this year, several Bright P-12 College students have been using their lunchtimes to help refurbish two bench seats from the Bright Cemetery.

Teacher Nathan Gray said one of these seats was initially put in place by a Bright P-12 College VCAL class back in 2011.

“I’m new to Bright p-12 and the leading teachers were approached by the local cemetery trust due to the last class that donated a seat,”

he said.

“A mix of students from years seven, nine and 10 helped dismantle, sand, oil, paint and reassemble the two seats, giving them a new lease on life.

“It was great to see students willing to give up their time to help out in the community and the Bright Cemetery Trust were very appreciative of the work completed.

“A big thanks to Crispies Hardware for donating additional timber, screws and oil.”

King Valley Art Show entries close soon ARTISTS need to get their entries in this week for the 2023 King Valley Art Show, with entries set to close on Friday, October 20.

Emerging and established artists are encouraged to take part and be in the running to win a prize and to exhibit and sell their artwork, with a total prize pool of over $15,000 on offer and every entry eligible to take home the grand prize of $3000.

All prize winners will be announced by the judge, renowned portrait artist and Archibald finalist, Daniel Butterworth, at the gala opening being held at King River Brewing on Friday, November 3.

The exhibition runs from Saturday, November 4 to Monday, November 6 and entry can be completed online by visiting kingvalleyarts.com.au/entry-form/.

THE Victorian Government has announced an almost nine-month road maintenance program across the state, including major Alpine Shire roads.

According to the government, between now and June 2024, crews will be carrying out on-road repairs, inspecting and maintaining bridges, traffic lights and signage as well as controlling vegetation on roadsides to minimise bushfire risk on the state’s road corridors.

In a statement released last week, the government said most of the work will be delivered in regional Victoria, where flooding and extreme rainfall has caused the most widespread damage – as part of the first phase of a 10-year, $6.6 billion maintenance strategy, this year’s priority will be patching and repairing damage, before future-proofing roads.

According to the Department of Transport and Planning, some of the Alpine Shire’s busiest roads will undergo major maintenance work

ROAD REPAIR: The Victorian Government has announced an almost nine-month road maintenance program across the state, including major Alpine Shire roads. as part of the program, including multiple locations on the Great Alpine Road, Bogong High Plains Road, Kiewa Valley Highway and Myrtle f o r d -Ya c k a n d a n d a h Road.

“We’ve already made record investments in repairing and maintaining our state’s roads – our new, long-term road maintenance plan will deliver even bettertargeted works and improved outcomes for Victorians,” Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne said.

“We know we are facing a significant and

complex repair program after some of the worst floods in our state’s history – that’s why our plan is backed by a long-term funding commitment and data-driven plan to fix our roads.”

According to the government, new road maintenance contracts introduced this year will mean the work is done better than ever – delivering better value for Victorians’ money, less disruption while crews get on with the work, and higher-quality road maintenance.

The Department of Transport and Planning’s

chief of regional transport Michael Bailey said the program of works will repair the worst of last year’s flood damage and deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for hundreds of thousands of Victorians each year.

According to the government, the program comes on top of a massive maintenance blitz delivered over the past 12 months, which saw more than 1800 kilometres of the state’s roads undergo rebuilding and repair work, including hundreds of major road rebuilding, resurfacing, and sealing works.

Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital project Upcoming community consultation Planning is underway for the new Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital project.

When complete the project will deliver a major new regional hospital and improved health services for the Albury, Wodonga and border communities The community is invited to join the project team at an upcoming information session.

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‘Bellerive’ – a highly desirable classic home in prime location SET in a prime location, ‘Bellerive’ circa 1949 is where history meets modern elegance. «ƺˢƺƬɎǣȇǕ ȸȒȅƏȇƺɀȷɖƺ ɀɎɵǼƺ Ɏǝǣɀ ǝȒȅƺ ǣɀ ɀƺɎ Ȓȇ Ə ǕƺȇƺȸȒɖɀ ƏǼǼȒɎȅƺȇɎ Ȓǔ ƏȵȵȸȒɴِ 1100m2, with two separate titles. Áǝƺ ƳȒɖƫǼƺ ƫȸǣƬǸ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɯƏɀ ȸƺȇȒɮƏɎƺƳ ǣȇ ‫ ז׏׎א‬ƫɵ !ǼƺƏǼ !ȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇɀ ƏȇƳ ǔƺƏɎɖȸƺɀ ǝǣǕǝ‫ٮ‬ȷɖƏǼǣɎɵ ˡɎɎǣȇǕɀ ƏȇƳ ˡɴɎɖȸƺɀً ǣȇƬǼɖƳǣȇǕ Ə ȇƺɯ ǸǣɎƬǝƺȇً ȇƺɯ ƫƏɎǝȸȒȒȅً

ȇƺɯ ȵȒɯƳƺȸ ȸȒȒȅ ƏȇƳ ȇƺɯ ǼƏɖȇƳȸɵِ Áǝƺ ǸǣɎƬǝƺȇ ƺɴɖƳƺɀ ƺǼƺǕƏȇƬƺ ɯǣɎǝ 0ɖȸȒȵƺƏȇ ƏǸ Ɏǣȅƫƺȸ ˢȒȒȸƫȒƏȸƳɀً ‫א‬ȵƏƬ ƬƏƫǣȇƺɎȸɵً Ȓɮƺȸ ƫƺȇƬǝ ɎȒɖƬǝ ǼǣǕǝɎǣȇǕً ɀȒǔɎ ƬǼȒɀƺ ƳȸƏɯƺȸɀ ƏȇƳ ƬȒȇɮƺȇǣƺȇɎ ȵɖǼǼ‫ٮ‬ȒɖɎ ɎƏȵɀِ 0ȇɎƺȸɎƏǣȇǣȇǕ ǝƺȸƺ ɯǣǼǼ ƫƺ Əȇ ƏƫɀȒǼɖɎƺ delight. ³Ɏƺȵ ȒɖɎ ɎǝȸȒɖǕǝ Ɏǝƺ IȸƺȇƬǝ ƳȒȒȸɀ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ ǸǣɎƬǝƺȇ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ɖȇƳƺȸƬȒɮƺȸ ƏǼǔȸƺɀƬȒ Ȓȸ ˡȸƺ ȵǣɎ ƏȸƺƏ ƏȇƳ ƺȇǴȒɵ Ɏǝƺ ȵȸǣ-

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‘Bellerive’ holds massive appeal in Ɏƺȸȅɀ Ȓǔ ǼȒƬƏɎǣȒȇً ƬȒȅǔȒȸɎً ƬȒȇɮƺȇǣƺȇƬƺً ƏȅƫǣƺȇƬƺ ƏȇƳ ȒɖɎǼȒȒǸِ IǣȇƳǣȇǕ Ə ȵȸȒȵƺȸɎɵ Ȓǔ Ɏǝǣɀ ƬƏǼǣƫƺȸ ǣɀ Ə ȸƏȸƺ ȒȵȵȒȸɎɖȇǣɎɵِ

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nƏȇƳ ɀǣɿƺ ۴ 1100m2 Location | 15 Swan Street, Wangaratta

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Cassandra Cottage 169 Rowan Street • Experience comfort & style in this inviting weatherboard home comprising of three bedrooms, one bath & separate living room • Conveniently just a stone’s throw away from local shops & schools, along with the hospital & Wangaratta’s CBD • Entertain in style with a charming gazebo • Generous 659m2 approx. allotment, offering plenty of room for future possibilities • Spacious & secure yard with dual access

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21 Hardisty Street

31 Perry Street

• 3 bedroom family home in the ever-popular Hardisty Street • Formal large room & formal dining area • Open plan kitchen, dining & 2nd living space • Ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling & reverse cycle split system • Rear paved alfresco area • Double carport, garage & secure rear yard

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Hamilton Park Retreat 21 Kingfisher Lane

• Prime central location, solid brick, 3 bed family home on rare 1,300m2 approx. lot • Open-plan living, polished timber floorboards • Second living space, ideal for a home office or fourth bedroom, & two split systems • Master incl BIR & private patio overlooking the peaceful & shady backyard • Expansive yard, 10m x 6m approx shed with concrete floor & power. Rear access.

• Conveniently close to CBD, parks and trails

• Peaceful retreat in the countryside, an easy commute to & from Wangaratta & Benalla • 3 beds, dual access bath, fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living & dining, wood fire • Beautifully landscaped 3,460m2 allotment, established trees, picturesque countryside views, perfect for entertaining guests • Ample shedding, undercover parking for 3 cars, bird aviary /chicken coop & plenty of rainwater storage plus Hamilton Park Water

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FOR SALE $529,000

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3,460m2

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42A Arlington Park Avenue

8 Hardisty Street

354 Cemetery Rd, Eldorado

451 King Valley Rd, Cheshunt

• Signature Alistair Knox 3-bed mud brick & recycled timber family home, on 41 hectares • Open plan lounge, dining & living, clerestory windows capturing abundance of natural light. Beautiful parquetry flooring • Equine infrastructure including spacious loose boxes & day yards. 5 individual paddocks • Ample water via spring-fed dams & 2x 250,000 litre tanks to domestic/household • 4 car carport, workshop & other amenities • Ideally positioned within 4km of Eldorado, 25km to Wangaratta 7 31km to Beechworth

• Successful unique business set in King Valley • Selling ethically & sustainably produced, breads, pastries, pies & seasonal produce • Generous 1639m2 land parcel • 298m2 restaurant area • Seating capacity of 40, internally & externally • 2 x 22kw electric vehicle charging stations • 2meg domestic water licence (King River) • Additional 2meg domestic water licence over std 2 meg stock & domestic lic. 4 meg total.

• Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath home in the highly sought after Arlington Park Estate • Spacious open plan living area at the rear of the home connecting to the kitchen featuring modern white cabinetry, WIP & freestanding gas cooktop with electric oven • Master bedroom offers spacious ensuite & walk in robe. Along with 2 more bedrooms • Modern fixtures, double garage & ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling, all set on a generous size allotment of 627m2 approx.

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• New family home in a desirable central location • Master with ensuite with double vanity & WIR • Welcoming north-facing formal lounge room • Spacious kitchen seamlessly connected to open-plan dining and family living areas • Paved alfresco, plenty of outdoor entertaining • Enjoy year-round comfort with ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling • Double remote garage with internal access • Versatile external office, adaptable games/ hobby room or workshop, established gardens

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Extensively Renovated

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Shop 7, The Strand

68 Burke Street

20 Murrell Street

• Well-established, thriving Beautopia Hair Salon, in prime CBD location. Loyal customer base and a strong reputation for exceptional service, currently operating in its 17th year truly stands out in the industry.

• Prime location within “The Strand”.

• Proven Business Model: With a track record of consistent growth and profitability • $25,000 + SAV No GST Going Concern (inc all salon equipment, fixtures, and goodwill)

• Retail showroom with new kitchenette and split system • New roof, stumps, floor, rear storage & toilet • Large, secure rear yard accessed f rom a laneway • Opposite Yarrunga Primary School & in shopping strip • Suit owner occupier & available to lease • 50% regional commercial stamp duty discount

BUSINESS FOR SALE

• 97% Gross Profit Margin • $400k + adjusted Net Profit • Reoccurring income via monthly fence rental • Extensive plant and equipment list • Easily relocated or acquired as a “bolt on” for an existing business • Extensive customer list • Owner willing to assist in hand over assistance

FOR SALE $985,000 + SAV No GST Going Concern

1,639m2

MIXED USE OPPORTUNITY

Station Precinct Freehold 40 - 46 Norton Street • Substantial 1,976m2 freehold in CBD fringe • Attractive location opposite railway Station and next to Tafe • 900m2 (approx.) building footprint with 50m+ shop frontage • Building would lend itself to multiple premises • Mixed Use Zoning with large, secure rear yard with car parks • Regional 50% stamp duty concession avail

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Family home in quiet court

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‘Tarrawingee Church “Circa 1888”

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Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

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Family home in Pelican Court

THIS gorgeous home is privately set in a desirable location.

As you approach, you’ll see the street appeal given the care taken to present this three bedroom, two bathroom, double garage beauty, on a well-cared for block.

Once inside, you can head right and escape to your master suite, complete with WIR and ensuite; alternatively, head left to enjoy some time with your family ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ˡ ȸɀɎ Ȓǔ ɎɯȒ ǕƺȇƺȸȒɖɀ ǼǣɮǣȇǕ ɀȵƏƬƺɀِ The kitchen offers ample storage, ȅȒƳƺȸȇ ȷɖƏǼǣɎɵ ˡ ɴɎɖȸƺɀ ƏȇƳ ƏȵȵǼǣƏȇƬ‫ٮ‬ es complete with a built in pantry and breakfast bar that overlooks the dinning space.

All year round comfort with ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout and a double garage includ-

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If you’re looking for a family home, this one is it.

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| Garry Nash & Co

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Price

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Location | 29 Pelican Court, Wangaratta

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Ŷ YOUR TICKET TO FIRST CLASS: Tonale . . . you can’t beat that million-dollar style.

Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti road test

By CHRIS RILEY, Marque Motoring RIGHT now, this is your cheapest ticket into the glamorous, alluring world of the Italian marque Alfa Romeo.

The Tonale is a small SUV that is available at the moment only as a fuel-saving hybrid, which could be a real bonus depending on your perspective.

Some drivers may hunger for something a bit spicier, say the larger more powerful 2.0-litre turbo from Stelvio.

Named after a mountain pass in Northern Italy, Tonale sits on the same platform as the Jeep Compass and is a little brother to the mid-sized Stelvio, but still seats five like Stelvio.

It’s also available as a more expensive plug-in hybrid, while a re-badged, re-styled version is sold as the Dodge Hornet in the United States.

STYLING Tonale is available in three grades: Ti, Veloce and Plug-In Hybrid Q4. Prices start from $49,900 for Ti, $56,400 for Veloce and $77,500 for Plug-In Hybrid Q4 -- all prices before on-road costs.

Metallic paint is $1600 and our test vehicle, the entry Ti, was fitted with the $4500 Lusso options pack includes perforated leather trim, a heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, power adjust driver and passenger front seats with driver memory and 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio.

Standard kit includes 18-inch alloys, keyless entry and go, anodised brake calipers, auto

high beam, electric park brake, auto dimming mirror, auto lights and wipers and front and rear park sensors.

You also get a body-coloured rear spoiler and door handles, gloss black painted body kit with satin chrome inserts, black painted powerfold heated exterior mirrors with Italian flag, and automatic full LED matrix headlights with adaptive driving beam and dynamic turn indicator.

Inside there’s dual zone climate air with rear air vents, carbon cloth and leatherette seats with ‘Electro’ welded Alfa logo and Biscotto stitching, manual adjust front seats with power lumbar for driver, leather steering wheel with start button, soft-touch dashboard finisher with beige stitching and 3D insert, 60:40 split rear seats with ski-pass, black headliner, front and rear floor mats and aluminium pedals.

Tonale is covered by a 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with 5-year roadside assistance. Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km.

INFOTAINMENT An all-new infotainment system, with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system, with AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and six-speaker audio.

There’s also wireless phone charging and front and rear USB A/C ports and 12-volt outlets in the front and cargo area.

With the My Alfa Connect app users can remotely access their vehicle using their mobile phone using services

such as vehicle finder and remote operations.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS A 1.5-litre four -cylinder, petrol engine coupled with a 15kW electric motor produces 118kW of power at 5750 rpm and 240Nm of torque at 1500 rpm.

Power is transmitted to the front wheels through a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.

SAFETY Five-star safety includes six airbags, a rear-view camera and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with vulnerable road users.

DRIVING Tonale sits 4528mm long and weighs 1491kg, with a braked towing capacity of 1500kg.

The dash from 0-100km/h takes 8.8 seconds and it has a top speed of 212km/h.

With a 55-litre tank, it takes premium 95 unleaded with fuel consumption a claimed 5.6L/100km.

Energy is recovered during periods of decelerating and braking, which is stored in the 0.8kWh battery for later use. It can operate on electric power alone at speeds of up to 15km/h, which means silent starts and happy neighbours.

The 48-volt mild hybrid delivers respectable performance and fuel economy, but we expected a little more excitement.

It is after all an Alfa and that’s why people buy them the last time we checked.

The hybrid is happy to comply, with a rasp when you punch the throttle, but ultimately lacks torque when it

comes to firing out of corners.

And then there’s an all too familiar ‘jerky’ twin clutch tranny and surprising lack of gear change paddles, which is not exactly encouraging.

It smacks of cost cutting and together with the price, suggests the premium brand is looking to pick up a bit of mainstream action.

The more expensive Veloce gets paddles, while the plug-in scores a conventional six-speed auto.

Switching to dynamic mode is transformative and the engine tries hard with a little help from its electric friend, but it really needs some more get up and go.

On a more positive note, ride and handling are excellent, especially the ride quality which sets a new benchmark for the brand.

The car corners flat with plenty of grip from the Continentals, on well-formed bitumen at least.

Dirt is another story.

The brake-by-wire stoppers are similarly impressive, biting hard and fast.

But the steering is odd. It’s sharp and responsive and provides good feedback, but is very light and doesn’t seem to weightup even in Dynamic mode.

The instrument cluster itself is fully digitised, but offers just the one theme that is designed around analoguestyle gauges, with a central information area that can be scrolled, but working out how to do this is a challenge.

We were getting 6.8L/100km after 360km of mixed driving.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE TI: $49,900 VELOCE: $57,900 VELOCE PHEV: $77,500 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Alfa Romeo dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS: ENGINE: CAPACITY: 1.5 litres CONFIGURATION: In-line four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine / 48-volt mild hybrid MAXIMUM POWER: 118 kW @ 5750 rpm MAXIMUM TORQUE: 240 Nm @ 1500 rpm FUEL TYPE: 95 premium unleaded petrol COMBINED FUEL CYCLE (ADR 81/02): 5.6 L/100km CO2 EMISSIONS: 129 g/km DRIVELINE: (Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti, 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo petrol with mild hybrid, 7sp dual clutch automatic, FWD, 5-seat SUV) STANDARD WARRANTY: 5 years / unlimited kilometres

SUMMING UP The Alfa Tonale Ti is a likeable car offered at an attractive price.

While there’s no mistaking it for an Alfa, close your eyes and it doesn’t feel like an Alfa.

The drive experience is not engaging and we wonder how many corners Alfa cut to get

the car down to the price.

More power, paddle shifts and the Lusso pack should all be part of the deal – or you could spend $6500 more for the Veloce.

Effectively, however, adding the Lusso pack is the only way to get power-adjust seats with either grade.

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LILLIS, Jack.

Life Member of Myrtleford Bowls Club.

Jack was a respected and talented bowler over many years.

Our thoughts and sympathy go out to his wife Joan and children Peter, Ruth and Kathy and their families.

We will miss your great bowling tips. ~ From Myrtleford Bowls Club.

SERVING THE ALPINE SHIRE

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LLOYD, Francis “Frank”.

10/8/1939 – 9/10/2023 The family of Frank are saddened to announce his passing on October 9, 2023.

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The funeral service in celebration of the life of Frank Lloyd was held in the Mason Park Chapel, Wangaratta on Monday, October 16, 2023, followed by burial in the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

A recording of Frank’s ceremony may be viewed at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming

WALPOLE, Mary Elizabeth (Beth).

Formerly of Wangaratta, India, and Whorouly South.

July 13, 1929 - October 12, 2023.

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St Mary’s Primary celebrates 100 years

BY BRODIE EVERIST beverist@ nemedia.com.au

ST Mary’s Primary School celebrated its 100th anniversary in style last week – 1920s style, that is.

On Friday, students and teachers dressed up in their finest oldfashioned bonnets, braces and flat caps, to hark back to the school’s beginnings in 1923.

Starting at 9:15am students and teachers took part in a dress-up parade, while between 11:30am and 1:30pm students were going through a rotation of playing oldfashioned games organised by year five and six students, including hopscotch, marbles, egg and spoon races, knuckles and quoits.

“They really enjoyed them,” deputy principal Leigh Corcoran said.

“Probably some of the activities they’ll want to keep playing now they’ve learnt them.”

While students were in the courtyard playing games, the parish centre was holding a luncheon for former students and teachers, with around 100 attending.

At the luncheon was Barbara Daniel, former St Mary’s principal from 1989-1996, and the last presentation sister as principal.

She said she had walked around the school that morning, and was amazed with the new infrastructure and facilities since her time.

“We started doing some refurbishing when I first came, but this is just beautiful what they have done,” she said.

“I think the children are very lucky to be here.”

That afternoon the school gathered for the planting of a ‘sensation’ maple by the school

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William John “Jack” Passed away peacefully at Myrtleford on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Aged 92 years.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Joan.

Father of Peter, Ruth and Kathy.

Grandpa of 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

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Phone: (03) 5752 1058

The funeral service for Mr William John “Jack” Lillis will be held in St Paul’s Anglican Church, Clyde Street, Myrtleford on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 10am.

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ANNIVERSARY ATTIRE: School students and teachers in their finest old-fashioned dress on Friday afternoon, in celebration of the school’s 100th anniversary.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist that we provide for our students.

“This tree shows the bond between the past and the future.”

The next day the school continued its commemorations, beginning with a Mass at St Mary’s Parish Church at 10am, followed by the ‘rock and bell’ ceremony at 10:45am.

Speeches by Father Tony Shallue

oval to commemorate the 100th anniversary.

“This tree is a symbol of our future, whilst adding to the story and history of St Mary’s School,” Mr Corcoran said in speech welcoming everyone to the planting.

“The roots will always be buried deep in the school’s earth as a symbol of the strong foundation

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Two days of events mark school centenary FLOOD WORRY EASES

and Mr Corcoran followed at 11am, then a cutting of a celebratory cake at 11:15am at the basketball court and reunion-guided school tours at 11:30am.

In the evening was a centenary dinner at the St Mary’s Parish Centre, with an estimated 100 people attending.

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Blaze ravages Bright house

By BRODIE EVERIST

ROAD RAPIDS: Myrtleford’s Standish

Street near the local pool was completely

inundated on Thursday morning.

PHOTOS: Brodie Everist

By BRODIE EVERIST A HOUSE fire gutted the top storey of a Prices Road property last Thursday morning, with a large CFA response needed due to a longdistance water supply.

According to Bright CFA captain Brad Drennan, the fire started from ashes disposed in a plastic wheelie bin on the external part of the house.

WATER WATCHERS: Myrtleford residents He said Bright Brigade was notified MAKING WAVES: A council vehicle Cindy Gee drives and Vicki Moore were watching the of the fire at 10:30am and firefighters through floodwaters on Whalley’s floodwaters AWASH: Parts of Rayner Street were Lane. on the footbridge next to Jubilee Park. also were on scene within seven minutes. flooded with water on Thursday morning.

The closest fire hydrant was at the Great Alpine Road, he said, meaning multiple fire trucks needed to pump water to the fire.

He said 15 fire vehicles ultimately attended the fire, including appliances from Bright, Harrietville, Rosewhite, Gapsted and OvensEurobin.

“Given the area and the water supply issues, we needed to ensure that we had a secure source of water,”

By BRODIE EVERIST Ms Moore said they will need to he said.

“Luckily, we haven’t got too surrounds, with no homes afremove the mud as soon as possimany people in.”

Capt Drennan said firefighters HAPPY Valley Creek burst its fected, and minor water coverble to stop the grass dying, so she managed to save the bottom storey banks last Thursday morning, Myrtleford SES deputy conage of the Great Alpine Road bewill put a call out for club memfrom fire damage, however, water troller Glenn Bachelor said they causing caravan park residents to tween Harrietville and Bright. bers to assist. damage on the bottom storey means attended a callout at around evacuate and some Myrtle Street According to the Bureau of “We’ll get in and get it done,” the house will likely need to be 11:30pm Wednesday night from store owners take precautions Meteorology, she said.

Happy Valley rebuilt. concerned Whalleys Road resiagainst rising floodwaters.

Creek at Rosewhilte peaked at Trish van Loon, who works at dents and then another at 6am “Our thoughts are with the On Thursday morning, wajust over 2 metres on Wednesan antiques and collectables store resident and homeowner of that for the caravan park. ter was covering the lawn tenday afternoon, while the Ovens on Myrtle Street, said they had property during their rebuild,” he nis courts and parts of Whalleys At just after 9am on Thursday River at Eurobin peaked at just moved items just in case floodwasaid. he said Happy Valley Creek levLane, encroaching on the Myrtlover five metres early Thursday ters entered, taking paintings off els water levels had peaked, but He reminded all shire residents to eford Holiday Park, and gushing morning. the floor or moving customer ordispose of ashes correctly in a metal the Ovens River was continuing over Standish Street near the pool. ders to their car.

At Bright, the Ovens River just container with water. to rise and was flooding some Vicki Moore, supervisor for the touched the moderate flooding “We’ll just keep an eye on it all hops paddocks.

According to Mr Drennan, the lawn tennis courts, was one of the level at around 3.5 metres on day,” she said. firefighters and evacuees were onlookers on the walking bridge He said water had also reached Wednesday afternoon.

On the other side of the creek, assisted by community members King Street in Myrtleford, and over the creek on Thursday morncaravan park manager Jo Joyce The Kiewa River peaked at from Dickens Real Estate and he predicted the Standish Street ing. over 4 metres on Wednesday said they had alerted park resiSixpence Coffee, who provided food creek crossing would remain She said it was “pretty devastatafternoon, well above the river dents at around 5am to the flood and drink. flooded for 3-4 days. ing” for the tennis courts and the moderate flooding level of 3.5 risk, though many were already “We’re very thankful for what they flood would delay their use this Bright SES controller Graham metres. preparing to leave. did for us up there, to ensure that Gales said they had been called tennis season.

According to the TAFCO “A majority of the cabins were not only us as emergency services, out to four fallen trees across “You’ve got to get all the mud Weather monitor, Myrtleford going, there was just one guy on but also the affected residents in the the shire between Tuesday evenoff, all the silt,” she said. received 91mm of rain between the end who was waiting to see house, were fed and looked after,” ing and Wednesday afternoon.

“You’ve got to push it off - you he October 3-5, while the monitor whether he could stay or not,” she said. can’t get equipment to do it.”

He said there had only been at Coral Bank received 132.8mm said. minor flooding in Bright and over the same period. :F?A923<?1

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According to Acting Sergeant Peter Johns of Mount Beauty Police, a 61-year-old driver of a Holden Colorado made an illegal U-turn near Keegans Lane, causing the vehicle behind to collide with it.

He said two occupants of that vehicle, a 71-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man, were taken by ambulance to Albury Base Hospital, while the driver of the Holden Colorado was checked on scene for injuries but did not need an ambulance.

Acting Sgt John said neither drugs nor alcohol was involved in the crash; it was just inattention on the part of the driver making the U-turn.

“This was a simple act of not paying attention to his surroundings,” he said.

“It had the potential, on a 100km/h road, to be a lot worse.”

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KERRI Trotter said she purchased a 26-foot caravan, bathroom, annexe and carport at Bright’s NRMA Caravan Park four years ago, to the tune of $50,000.

In July she received an email that could mean the entire value of her purchase will be lost.

“I was nearly physically ill when I got the email, and I know other people were too,” she said.

“People who have had vans for ages have been going ahead and doing extensions and renovations, all with council approval, to then find out, sorry, you can’t stay there.”

The Moe resident is one of more than 30 annual site owners who face losing their site at the NRMA Bright Holiday Park as the park manager transitions some sites to short-term accommodation.

As reported in the Alpine Observer in August, the park is installing new tourist accommodation, meaning some annual sites will no longer be available, and relocation within the park for these site holders is not guaranteed.

According to Ms Trotter, if her holiday home is not relo- CARAVAN COST: If Kerri Trotter loses her annual permit she estimates she will lose the entire value cated within the park, she is of her caravan, annexe and carport.

PHOTO: Jean-Pierre Ronco likely to lose the entire value “If it was to be relocated, I’m of access to Crown land cara- tor of her $50,000 purchase, and of assets Alan Rees, council sure it will not work very well.” van and camping parks’ sugaround $5000 worth of upofficers follow DEECA policies Instead she will simply de- gest park managers take steps and grades she has put into her guidelines on Crown land molish her caravan and anto limit site holders’ sense of holiday home. and must comply with all relnexe at the park. ownership of the site by for“We’d be lucky to recoup anevant legislation and other “September next year it has bidding garden beds, commu- statutory ything,” she said. to be vacated,” she said. requirements and nicating that permit renewal “It’ll just be what it’d be regulations that may apply.

“I’m just going to use it as is not guaranteed, and using worth for salvage.”

He said council has not had much as I can in the next six the term ’12-month permit’ inShe said the bathroom, an- months any input on the decision to at least.” stead of ‘annual permit’. nexe and carport will likely be remove annual sites from the Ms Wilson has owned her Ms Wilson said her 12-month park, scrapped, while the concrete and this is an operational caravan for 22 years, like a lease was made clear, but when slab underneath the annexe decision that can be made by number of site holders with a she first bought her caravan will also be removed, all at her the park operator. long association with the park. the park was owned by a local own cost.

When asked by the Myrtle“My sister has been two man they knew.

Even if she is relocated with- doors ford Times and Alpine Observup, she’s had hers over “Everyone liked him and er, in the park, she thinks it will NRMA Parks and Resorts 40 years,” she said. then he didn’t renew the lease cost around $20,000 to move. did not give a reason why they “All the people on that street when his time came up, and are moving According to Ms Trotter, that some sites to shortwe’re in, we’ve all become that’s when it got into the term accommodation. those that have entered the friends.” hands of bigger companies,” park’s ballot for the limited A spokesperson said they have Victorian Government poli- she said. number of relocation sites will offered an extended transition cies surrounding park manAs the park is Crown land, period find out the results this Sunday. for the annual site holdagement clearly stipulate that the Alpine Shire Council is However, South Melbourne 12-month ers, as well as a number of free site leases do not appointed resident Robyn Wilson hasn’t as land manager of nights at the guarantee a term beyond the park on powered the park by the Department of entered the ballot. caravan or camping sites and a yearly agreement.

Environment, Energy and Cli“My caravan is really old,” 25 per cent discount for bookIn fact, one policy state- mate Action. she said. ings on other sites at the Bright ment, titled ‘Improving equity According to council’s direc- Park until September 2026.

Garden’s open day opens greenhouse

By BRODIE EVERIST

AN estimated 12 people attended the Myrtleford Community Garden’s open day and official opening of their new greenhouse last Sunday.

Mike Clarke said everyone

and an inverter for their pressurised watering system.

The group held their annual general meeting (AGM) afterwards under their shelter, in which Mike Clarke and Susan Clarke were recrowded into the greenhouse elected president and secrefor the official opening, in- GROWING STRONG: An tary, respectively. cluding Tim May, represent- estimated 12 people attended Belinda Ramia was elected ing the Bright Community the Myrtleford Community assistant secretary and comBank, and Ron Janas from Garden’s open day. mittee member for fundraisthe Alpine Shire Council. per cent germination rate, ing, while Shirley Gilliam Both parties funded the and some had already been was elected treasurer. greenhouse. replanted into larger pots – Mr Clarke said the AGM “We had a really good especially the zucchinis. also featured special guest presentation of seedlings Lisa Schute also attended Lorraine Hughes, a Rosethat were around three the opening, representing white gardening weeks old and had grown re- Grow book author Myrtleford, a commu- whose books ally well,” Mr Clarke said. will be on sale nity fund that has assisted at the Myrtleford Show at the Mr Clarke said the seeds the community garden to community so far had had a nearly 100 purchase garden stall on two solar panels October 28.

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Liberal Party Federal Electorate Conference (FEC) of Indi chair Tony Schneider said nominations had opened for interested persons to seek pre-selection as the party’s candidate to contest the next federal election, to be called sometime during or before 2025.

Mr Schneider said Ross Lyman, who contested the seat for the party at the 2022 election, was not seeking pre-selection as changing circumstances had taken him out of the electorate.

“We’ve called for nominations and are keen to confirm a candidate as soon as practicable,” said Mr Schneider.

At the 2022 federal election Mr Lyman and the Liberal Party’s primary vote in Indi dropped by 4.47 per cent on the previous election, attaining just 30.52 per cent of the seat’s primary count.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, October 14

OVENS VALLEY UNITED DEF BY WANGARATTA MAGPIES

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

CITY COLTS DEF BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DEF DELATITE

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS Jake Riley c: Zac Guilfoyle b: Thomas Clayton .........10 Dylan Bursill (c) c: Zac Guilfoyle b: Chris Clement ...19 Cooper Thomason c: Frazer Dent b: Charlie Stafford 2 Kane Fitzpatrick c: Nic Bonwick b: Chris Clement .....7 Tyler Thomason b: Frazer Dent....................................0 Conner Forde c: Chris Clement b: Thomas Clayton.37 Samuel Piazza c: Jack Davies b: Zac Guilfoyle ...........2 Nicholas Impink not out ...........................................16* Glenn White c: Charlie Stafford b: Thomas Clayton...0 James Neary c: Frazer Dent b: Chris Clement ............0 Mikka Paulsen b: Chris Clement ..................................0 Extras ............................................................................20 Total .................................................................... 10 / 113 Overs ............................................................................38 FOW: 1-32 Dylan Bursill, 2-32, Jake Riley, 3-42, Cooper Thomason, 4-45 Tyler Thomason, 5-51 Kane Fitzpatrick, 6-58 Samuel Piazza, 7-112 Conner Forde, 8-112 Glenn White, 9-113 James Neary, 10-113 Mikka Paulsen Bowling: Chris Clement 7/0/29/4, Thomas Clayton 7/1/18/3, Charlie Stafford 8/0/19/1, Frazer Dent 8/2/22/1, Zac Guilfoyle 8/ 3/ 22/1.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Reid Clarke lbw: Jonathan Hyde ...............................30 Matt Knight c: Matthew Whitten b: Jonathan Hyde.41 Jobe Fraser c: Bailey Dale b: Matthew Winter ..........31 Brock McCabe c: Jacob Beattie b: Matthew Winter .16 Angus McMillan c: Lucky Shantha b: Matthew Winter .........................................................................................0 Kyle Archibald (c) c: Drew Winter b: Josh Ansell ........4 James Irvine c: Jacob Beattie b: Matthew Winter ......2 Andrew Dishot b: Matthew Winter...............................4 Matt McCabe c: Matthew Winter b: Jacob Beattie .....4 Angus Heslin not out...................................................2* Oliver Cope not out .....................................................2* Extras ............................................................................11 Total .......................................................................9 / 147 Overs ............................................................................40 FOW: 1-61 Matt Knight, 2-82 Reid Clarke, 3-120 Jobe Fraser, 4-127 Brock McCabe, 5-128 Angus McMillan, 6-132 James Irvine, 7-137 Andrew Dishot, 8-141 Kyle Archibald, 9-145 Matt McCabe.

Bowling: Josh Ansell 7/0/23/1, Jacob Beattie (c) 5/1/21/1, Jonathan Hyde 8/2/22/2, Drew Winter 4/1/29/0, Lucky Shantha 8/0/19/0, Matthew Winter 8/0/32/5.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Kayde Surrey lbw: Kent Braden .................................43 Clancy Ellett c: Josh Nanson b: Matthew Lister........59 Lewis Richards lbw: Matthew Lister ............................0 Brenton Surrey (c) c: Kent Braden b: Matthew Lister .......................................................................................20 Timothy Cogger lbw: Jed Marek ..................................1 Gareth Taylor c: HAYDEN Murray b: Jed Marek ..........6 Richard Worcester not out..........................................5* Dylan Pool not out ......................................................6* Thinula De Silva ......................................................DNB Jed Enslow ..............................................................DNB Brandon Fitzpatrick ................................................DNB Extras ............................................................................21 Total .......................................................................6 / 161 Overs ............................................................................40 FOW: 1-108 Kayde Surrey, 2-112 Lewis Richards, 3-113 Clancy Ellett, 4-136 Brenton Surrey, 5-136 Timothy Cogger, 6-152 Gareth Taylor.

Bowling: Josh Nanson 8/1/20/0, Caleb Bell 5/0/30/0, Archie Crispin 5/0/29/0, Kent Braden (vc) 8/1/35/1, Jed Marek 6/0/28/2, Matthew Lister 8/3/10/3.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS Priyank Chohan c: Lincoln Toy b: Archie Storer .......17 Michael Honman run out: Archie Storer ...................12 Daniel Brew c: Nick Scales b: Nicholas Bogar...........24 James Carboon c: Mitchell Purcell b: Nicholas Bogar .........................................................................................2 Charlie Bull c: Conor Reeves b: Sam Bell ....................8 Jonty Priest b: Lincoln Toy .........................................12 Ross Cavill c: Mitchell Copey b: Mitchell Purcell.......19 Clinton Relf lbw: Lincoln Toy ........................................0 Conor Brodie b: Lincoln Toy .......................................15 Gary Priest (c) not out ...............................................11* Sameera Witharana b: Lincoln Toy..............................1 Extras ............................................................................22 Total .................................................................... 10 / 143 Overs ............................................................................38 FOW: 1-23 Priyank Chohan, 2-59 Michael Honman, 3-65 Daniel Brew, 4-68 James Carboon, 5-77 Charlie Bull, 6-105 Jonty Priest, 7-105 Clinton Relf, 8-111 Ross Cavill, 9-141 Conor Brodie, 10-143 Sameera Witharana.

Bowling: Lachlan Scales (vc) 4/0/33/0, Lincoln Toy (c) 7/2/18/4, Archie Storer 8/1/23/1, Nicholas Bogar 8/3/19/2, Sam Bell 4/0/6/1, Joe Kelleher 4/0/20/0, Mitchell Purcell 3/0/21/1.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS Ryan Malcolm c: Nicholas Impink b: Glenn White....13 Cooper Matheson lbw: James Neary ........................20 Jack Davies (c) lbw: Conner Forde ............................14 Nic Bonwick lbw: Cooper Thomason........................42 Chris Oates c: Cooper Thomason b: Kane Fitzpatrick .......................................................................................40 Nicholas Pell run out: James Neary ............................2 Frazer Dent c: Nicholas Impink b: Samuel Piazza ......5 Charlie Stafford b: Samuel Piazza................................3 Zac Guilfoyle c: Cooper Thomason b: Samuel Piazza0 Thomas Clayton not out.............................................0* Chris Clement not out.................................................5* Extras ............................................................................24 Total .......................................................................9 / 168 Overs ............................................................................40 FOW: 1-32 Cooper Matheson, 2-49 Ryan Malcolm, 3-59 Jack Davies, 4-113 Nic Bonwick, 5-122 Nicholas Pell, 6-140 Frazer Dent, 7-147 Charlie Stafford, 8-147 Zac Guilfoyle, 9-160 Chris Oates.

Bowling: Mikka Paulsen 5/0/23/0, James Neary 8/2/28/1, Cooper Thomason 8/1/34/1, Glenn White 6/1/21/1, Conner Forde 4/0/15/1, Samuel Piazza 5/0/20/3, Tyler Thomason 3/0/15/0, Kane Fitzpatrick 1/0/11/1

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Luke Whitten run out: Brock McCabe........................41 Bailey Dale c: Angus Heslin b: James Irvine .............17 Josh O’Donohue c: James Irvine b: Brock McCabe ...3 Jacob Beattie (c) b: Jobe Fraser.................................33 Matthew Whitten c: Reid Clarke b: Angus Heslin .......6 Lucky Shantha not out .............................................41* Jonathan Hyde c: Angus Heslin b: James Irvine ........1 Josh Ansell c: Angus McMillan b: Oliver Cope ..........14 Connor Dennis not out ...............................................0* Drew Winter ............................................................DNB Matthew Winter .......................................................DNB Extras ............................................................................13 Total .......................................................................7 / 169 Overs ............................................................................40 FOW: 1-27 Bailey Dale, 2-33 Josh O’Donohue, 3-83 Jacob Beattie, 4-97 Matthew Whitten, 5-128 Luke Whitten, 6-134 Jonathan Hyde, 7-169 Josh Ansell.

Bowling: James Irvine 6/0/29/2, Angus Heslin 7/1/26/1, Brock McCabe 5/0/28/1, Angus McMillan 7/2/29/0, Jobe Fraser 6/0/21/1, Matt McCabe 8/0/21/0, Oliver Cope 1/0/11/1.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS Mitchell Giggins (c) c&b: Gareth Taylor .....................66 Josh Nanson c: Brenton Surrey b: Gareth Taylor .....10 Hayden Murray c: Brenton Surrey b: Clancy Ellett ...23 Kent Braden (vc) c&b: Clancy Ellett ...........................12 Ben Feldtmann run out: Kayde Surrey .....................12 Jessie Smith not out ...................................................9* Justin Solimo not out .................................................9* Caleb Bell ................................................................DNB Archie Crispin ..........................................................DNB Matthew Lister ........................................................DNB Jed Marek ................................................................DNB Extras ............................................................................34 Total .......................................................................5 / 175 Overs ............................................................................40 FOW: 1-26 Josh Nanson, 2-77 HAYDEN Murray, 3-112 Kent Braden, 4-155 Ben Feldtmann, 5-158 Mitchell Giggins.

Bowling: Timothy Cogger 6/0/26/0, Gareth Taylor 8/1/38/2, Brandon Fitzpatrick 3/0/19/0, Brenton Surrey (c) 7/0/21/0, Richard Worcester 8/2/23/0, Clancy Ellett 8/0/41/2.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS Nick Scales c: Gary Priest b: Priyank Chohan .............9 Mitchell Copey c: Jonty Priest b: Conor Brodie ........14 Trent Berry c: Priyank Chohan b: Tyler Begnone .......9 Lachlan Scales (vc) b: Conor Brodie ............................4 Nicholas Bogar lbw: Sameera Witharana .................11 Conor Reeves b: Conor Brodie .....................................8 Mitchell Purcell c: Sameera Witharana b: Charlie Bull .........................................................................................2 Lincoln Toy (c) b: Priyank Chohan .............................24 Archie Storer c: Michael Honman b: Sameera Witharana.......................................................................3 Sam Bell not out ........................................................19* Joe Kelleher c: Gary Priest b: Ross Cavill ....................4 Extras ..............................................................................9 Total .................................................................... 10 / 116 Overs ............................................................................38 FOW: 1-23 Nick Scales, 2-23 Mitchell Copey, 3-37 Trent Berry, 4-37 Lachlan Scales, 5-53 Conor Reeves, 6-56 Nicholas Bogar, 7-61 Mitchell Purcell, 8-68 Archie Storer, 9-101 Lincoln Toy, 10-116 Joe Kelleher.

Bowling: Conor Brodie 8/3/26//3, Priyank Chohan 5/1/22/2, Tyler Begnone 3/0/13/1, Sameera Witharana 8/3/16/2, Charlie Bull 8/2/21/1, Ross Cavill 6/1/18/1.

A RESERVE: Ovens Valley United5/140 Rodrigo Arguello 40* Jordan Rufford-Sharpe 2/29 def Wangaratta Magpies 10/93 Oscar Timms 41 Fearghus Jones 4/31. Rutherglen United 8/119 Dean Simmons 52 Harvey Moore 5/20 def by City Colts 5/123 Aaron Thrum 41 Tom Ford 2/31. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers 10/155 Kallum Croxford 56 David Allen 5/34 def by Greta 7/160 Michael Barnard 53 Gurpreet Singh Mann 4/22. Delatite 5/151 Mark O’Loughlan 58 Noah White 3/16 def Ovens Valley United 7/143 Fill-in 72 Nicholas Hoskin 3/19. Rovers United Bruck 4/227 Andrew Balfour 104 Todd Brereton 2/44 def Milawa 5/195 Reuben Corsini 85 Brendan Allan 4/45. City Colts 10/100 Tony Ormond 25 Josh Bozzola 3/9 def Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/30 Justin O’Brien 7 Sam Mitchell 3/4. Merton 7/69 James Benton 25 def by Rutherglen 7/223 Harry Craddock 2/19. C GRADE N/A. UNDER 16: Benalla Bushrangers 4/116 def Beechworth 8/72, Yarrawonga Mulwala 7/90 def City Colts 6/78. UNDER 14: Beechworth 4/47 def by Ovens Valley United 6/108, Greta 4/76 def by City Colts 5/88, Wangaratta Magpies 1/126 def Rovers United Bruck Green 6/40, Yarrawonga Mulwala 4/48 def by Benalla Bushrangers 3/74, Rutherglen United 1/97 def by Delatite 5/99. UNDER 12 GOLD: Benalla Bushrangers Green 7/99 drew Benalla Bushrangers Blue 7/99, Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls 3/141 def City Colts White 6/49.

UNDER 12 BLUE: Ovens Valley United Black 4/53 def by Ovens Valley United Orange 6/78, Wangaratta Magpies Black 6/64 def by Wangaratta Magpies White 1/94, Rutherglen United 8/76 def by Beechworth Wanderers 3/82.

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By BRODIE EVERIST NEW players and past players were on the court for the Myrtleford U3A try out session last Friday, with the group seeking to attract more players to their weekly Friday games at the Myrtleford Indoor Sport Stadium.

Lifeball is a team ball sport similar to netball, but played at a walking pace, making it particularly suited to older adults.

Janet Ivone, president of the lifeball group, said she enjoys the sport for the exercise and the friendship.

She said they play uncompetitively, in fact, they don’t even keep score.

“There’s a lot of laughing and hilarity goes on, a lot of fun,” she said.

“It’s good because you walk or play for an hour - it’s surprising how much exercise you get.”

According to Ms Ivone, the game requires two teams of six playing in different positions on the court.

READY TO PLAY: Members of the Myrtleford U3A Lifeball group after their weekly lifeball session last Friday.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist She said they would like to see more players join the group, but luckily they can adjust the game to suit how many players they have.

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PRIZED SILVERWARE: The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup will be in Bright this Sunday.

Australian Open cups Bright bound TENNIS Victoria are excited to announce that the AO (Australian Open) on the Road tour will be coming to the Bright community on Sunday, October 22 at the Bright Tennis Club, featuring on and off court activities, live entertainment and delicious food and drink.

Special guest appearances will be made along the tour from the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, giving a glimpse of what the men’s and women’s singles winner at the Australian Open have the privilege of winning.

Running from 9am through to 12pm, attendees will be treated to an up-close view of Norman and Daphne, while having the opportunity to show their skill out on the court through a variety of different tennis activities.

Food and drink will be provided by High Country Chef and

Sixpence Coffee, while the incredible Elissa Pernu will wow everyone with the sweet sounds of her guitar.

This initiative has been co-funded by the Australian Tennis Foundation and Visit Victoria to help support regional areas of Victoria that have previously been impacted by natural disasters including bushfires and flooding.

Bright is the first stop on the AO on the Road tour, with other locations including Mildura, Rochester, Echuca and Wahgunyah.

These events have come off the back of extensive fundraising at the Australian Open following the numerous natural disasters in recent times, with the Australian Tennis Foundation activating some of those funds to help affected regions recover, re-develop and grow.

The AO on the Road helps to showcase regional locations across Victoria through the support of Visit Victoria to inspire people to visit regional Victoria through creative storytelling and enriching events.

A Tennis Victoria spokesperson said the community event being coordinated is another extension of this continued development and growth and aims to bring communities together, allowing them to re-connect and continue their journey of reinvigoration for the future.

It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with the Australian Open trophies and a great chance to bring community together with interested community members able to register their interest in attending via the Facebook event online – Bright TC Open Day.

ONLY four ladies fought out their front nine stableford round on Saturday, October 14.

The winner was Leesa Bevan with her 19 points, easily accounting for both Helen Whittaker and Liz Harvey with their 13 points apiece.

Saturday, October 14 was the first round of the Jarman Cup with 26 men vying for clubhouse leadership.

Stephen Short won the first round with 37 points from past president Andrew McEnnally, now from Mollymook GC, with 36 points.

Three players ended up on 34 points, namely Fred Gerardson, Roger Church and Allan Retallick - Dave Drew also got a ball for his 33 points.

NTP on the seventh went to Stephen Short, ninth to Roger Church, 17th to Sam Bellchambers, while the money went to Allan Retallick on the 18th.

Wednesday, October 11 saw 13 men take to the field in two stages, the midday group and the twilight group, as Daylight Saving is upon us.

Trevor English took home the ball with his 21 points from Dave Browning with 19 points, and Syd Thomas also got a ball for his 18 points.

NTP on the seventh went to the club and the ninth to Trevor English.

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Plans in place for women’s CBL revival

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

MYRTLEFORD and District Basketball Association president Kory Batt said he hoped to bring back the women’s CBL program next season.

The Saints were forced to withdraw their side from the 2023 North East Women’s conference earlier this month due to a lack of committed players available.

Batt, who was also going to coach the side, said there simply weren’t enough players who could commit to play a season.

“We were having try-outs as we always do and we only had a few respond to that,” he said.

“After the two try-out sessions I did a bit of a ring around, chasing, and in the end I only had a core group of about five fully committed, with others saying they could play two games here or there, which isn’t ideal going into a CBL season - you need at least eight to nine fully committed to have a good season.

“That was pretty much the defining factor in the end.

“I tried to get people from Wodonga, I tried Wangaratta people, and they just couldn’t fully commit for the whole season.”

Despite the unfortunate result, Batt said there was definitely a place for women’s CBL basketball in

A PLANNED REVIVAL: Myrtleford’s women CBL program (2021/22 side pictured) will hopefully return to full strength next season.

Myrtleford, and he would be working to bring it back for next year.

“Short term, obviously we’re going to miss this season but longterm, we can get another side in and be competitive,” he said.

“We’ve got some good young girls coming through the ranks in the next couple of years.

“It’s just a matter of getting them to commit for the whole season, and

IN THE SWING OF THINGS THE weekend saw the start of the cricket season for the region’s junior cricketers. Mitch McMasters (pictured) played in the under 12 derby between Ovens Valley United Orange and Black on Friday evening, before the match had to be abandoned before a result could be determined. The club’s two under 12, one under 14 and combined under 16 sides will continue their season with round two this weekend.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

that’s probably the biggest problem at the moment.

“A lot of them over the age of 18 now are going to uni or travelling, there’re a lot of weddings still going on from the COVID years.

“Being a small town, it’s a bit hard in that aspect – we don’t have a big group to choose from, but going forward I’ll be trying everything to get the team up and running again, and

I do believe we can have a strong side again.”

With Wangaratta also having to withdraw their side from the women’s CBL competition, Batt said he’d keep the door open for a potential merged squad going forward.

Meanwhile, the men’s CBL side is undefeated and going well, while the domestic competition has grown from last year.

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Bright bowlers come up short BRIGHT’S A3 pennant team travelled to Wodonga on Saturday but were unable to come home with the win, the final score Bright 69/2 points defeated by Wodonga 89/16 points.

Skip Cheryl Raduczic’s team had a win with lead Gary Woods, second Greg Pepyat, third Trevor Poyner 19/16.

Bill Hayes’ team with lead Gilbert Griffith, who is a new, very keen player and had his first game in A3 pennant, second Libby Barker, and third Julie Ellis enjoyed a very close game all day only to go down by two shots, 19/21.

Peter Raduczic’s team with lead Wayne Curtis, second Bev Griffith, and third Jill Woods lost 16/25, while Martin Kupferle’s team of lead Ryan Kupferle, second Linda Hayes, and third Steve Jenvey went down 15/27.

The B3 squad travelled to Myrtleford for their first game of the season.

Unfortunately, Bright were four players short, however thanks go to Myrtleford for the loan of three players.

The final score was Bright 35 defeated by Myrtleford 97.

Sam Kupferle’s team with lead Jerry Wilson and two loan players had a close game, 17/20.

Ken Lewis’ team with lead Bill Connelly, a loan player, and third Terry McCaw went down 9/38, and Otto Kupferle’s team with lead Maureen MacGill, no player, and third Linda Vanderwert lost 9/39.

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Domestic season going well MYRTLEFORD’S domestic basketball competition is into its second week, with close matches and strong performances across all grades.

Round Two JUNIORS: Under 12 Boys: The Durants 49 (T Gray 41) defeated The Birds 42 (J Peace 12); The Magics 46 (K Anderson, L McConnachie 12) defeated The Kareems 20 (N Hershall 14); The Kyries 22 (O Szaraszek, E Carroll 6) defeated The Barkleys 19 (M Durling 10).

Under 13 Girls: Falcons vs Hawks - score not available; Eagles 42 (C Koers 18) defeated Owls 18 (G Ely 10).

Under 14 Boys: The Giannes 64 (H Stanton 38) defeated The Jordans 43 (W Koers 43); The Lebrons 18 (B Parolin 10) defeated The Shaqs 8 (D Finlaw, X Millar 4); The Kobes 80 (S Lupo 38) defeated Saints U12 Rep team 42 (T Gray 16).

Under 16 Boys: Lakers 41 (T Cartwright 12) defeated Hawks 37 (S Sylwestrzak 13); Warriors 47 (J Hodgkin 17) defeated Bucks 35 (F Stephens 14).

Under 17 Girls: Boomers 35 (E McMasters 14) defeated Flyers 23 (M Radenbach 10); Lightning 25 (D Murtagh 14) defeated Spirit 16 (J Herman 10); Fire 26 (Z Hazeldine 16) defeated Flames 17 (P Kiss 6).

Under 18 Boys: Knicks vs U16 Saints Rep Team - score not available; Celtics 48 (S Crisp 16) defeated 76ERS (O Gianello 16).

SENIORS: A Reserve Men: Shockers 52 (C Weldon 15) defeated Rigs 18 (P McLean 10); Buffalo Bandits 43 (W Doodewaard 16) defeated North East Ballers 25 (N Andro Libo-on 11).

A Reserve Women: Stars 25 (M Michie 10) drew Wildcats 25 (J Pozzan 11); Ball Hogz 25 (R McIlroy 10) defeated Bright 23 (D Bigger 8).; Beechworth 39 (J Archer 22) defeated Mountain Maids 21 (M McCallum 11).

A Grade Men: Knights 66 (B Bouker 26) defeated Myrt Mutts 20 (A Bedendo 8); Grizzlies 45 (J Woodall 15) defeated The Answer 40 (J Hunkin 10).

A Grade Women: Warriettes 37 (H Witts 13) defeated Myrtleford Hotel 36 (S McPherson 14); Ballers 37 (J Archer 12) defeated Railway Tigers 29 (R Piazza 21).

QUICK CHANGE: Tyler Barker looks to change direction in the Saints’ win over Wangaratta.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

COMPOSED: Ryley Bouker lines up the free throw.

DRIVE: Jack Woodall (right) cuts inside Jac Green on his way to the basket.

Saints prove too good for rival Warriors

By NATHAN DE VRIES

MYRTLEFORD’S men continued their flawless start to the Country Basketball League season at home on Saturday, comfortably downing fierce rivals Wangaratta Warriors 84-73.

With the stands at the Indoor Sports Stadium heaving with supporters, the Saints shot ahead with a five point lead at quarter-time, before advancing even further to be up 50-42 by the half.

A third quarter domination by the home side kept the pressure on the Warriors, and while a personnel change meant Wangaratta won the final terms by six points, the Saints’ lead was simply far too great to overcome.

Key play-maker Tyler Barker was nigh unstoppable going for goal, finishing with 25 points, while last round’s top-scorer Ryley Bouker

also shot well with 19 points, with five from three point distance.

Coach Sam Gebauer said it was a clinical display from the Saints in challenging circumstances.

“It was a very intense game, probably one of the most intense games I’ve been a part of as a coach,” he said.

“Similar to the Wodonga game, we were in control for the majority of it, and the only times I felt we weren’t in control, I didn’t think Wangaratta were – it was a stalemate, a power grab, and we just constantly grabbed it back.

“We had a great third quarter, and when we came out in the fourth we really struggled in foul trouble.

“It was a very whistle-heavy game, and that affected both teams heavily.

“We just walked into the fourth quarter with two players with four

fouls and the rest of the guys had three.

“It was about trying to manage the minutes – the heavy minutegetters that had dominated most of the game had to spend a bit of time on the bench in the fourth, but ultimately the guys pulled it together.”

The home crowd definitely helped the Saints control the game, with the juniors getting around the CBL side.

“We got all the juniors there; asked them all to wear their uniforms and gave them all a spot right next to the bench,” Gebauer said.

“They were chanting, they got behind the bench during timeouts, they put their hands in.

“It was just a great home environment, and I’m blessed to be a part of it.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to grow the support and struc-

ture around Myrtleford’s CBL.” The Saints face a true test of skill this Sunday, hosting Benalla Breakers who are tipped to be a championship contender.

For Gebauer, it’s personal.

“Obviously being from Benalla, I have a relationship with every single one of those guys in that team or I’ve played alongside at one point, so I feel that gives us an edge,” he said.

“I think Benalla is the team to beat this year – they’re looking very, very strong and they’ve had some huge wins.

“I feel like I understand their game at a level where I know how to stop them.

“We feel confident in our game plan and we do feel like we can topple the giants.”

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Monthly medal time at Myrtleford golf GOLFERS at the Myrtleford Golf Club fought hard through the week to claim this month’s Monthly Medals, with Jye Cunneen taking the honour on Saturday.

Saturday, October 14 Drummond Golf Monthly Medal Stroke AMCR 71 A grade winner: Steve Piddington (13) 81/68.

A grade runner up: Karl O’Shaughnessy (9) 81/72. B

grade & medal winner: Jye Cunneen (17) 81/64. B grade runner up: Pieter Veldman (25) 98/73 c/b.

Ball winners: J Costello 73, D Rossato 73, S Hancock 75, S Graham 75, D Rowe 75, J Harrington 76 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: David Clark, fourth second shot: David Matthews, 14th: Steve Graham, 16th: David Rowe.

Matthews Cleaning encouragement award: Roger Humphries 91 nett.

Raffle winner: Steve Graham.

Thursday, October 12 Drummond Golf Monthly Medal Stroke AMCR 74 A grade winner & medal winner: Jan Roseby (18) 93/75. A grade runner up: Kerry Newton (22) 98/76.

Ball winners: Liz Orton (22) 101/79.

Foodworks NTPs – first: Helen Mummery.

Putting: Kerry Newton 26.

Wednesday, October 11 Clyde Street Butchery Stableford AMCR 71 A grade winner: Bill O’Donohue (23) 36 pts. A grade runner up: John Costello (25) 35 pts.

Ball winners: M Parkin-

son 35, T Chapman 35, I Wales 34, A Roseby 34.

Foodworks NTPs - first: John Welch (hole in one), fourth second shot: Ian Wales, eighth: Tony Chapman, 14th: John Costello, 16th: Tony Chapman.

Tuesday, October 10 Julie Phillips 4BBB Round 1 and Clyde Street Butchery Stableford AWCR 74 4BBB winners: Sarah

Tigers fall short

Bright golfers take to the course THE week saw dedicated golfers take to the fairways at Bright Golf Club, with veterans, men and women turning in solid scores.

Veterans, Monday, October 9, Stableford A grade winner: Jenny Ritcher (20) 43 points. B grade winner: Don Grimes (23) 35 points.

NTPs – third: Don Grimes, sixth: Jenny Ritcher, 11th: Glenn O’Connell, 16th: Marg Curtis.

Ladies, Wednesday, October 11, Stroke A grade winner: Allison Gilbert (17) 72 net. B grade winner: Suzette Heydon (35) 72 net.

NTPs – third: Bernie Wickes, sixth: Bernie Wickes, 16th: Carol Burgess.

Men, Saturday, October 14, Stroke A grade winner: Adam Benincasa (11) 70 net c/b. B grade winner: Stuart Carlisle (17) 74 net c/b. C grade winner: Stephen Grogan (26) 72 net.

NTPs – third: Denis Hayes, 11th: Jason Dodd, 16th: Jason Dodd.

Deas, Sandie Church 42pts.

4BBB runners up: Lyn Dwyer, Jan Roseby 41pts. 18 hole winner: Carolyn Prowse (30) 27 pts c/b. 18 hole runner up: Liz Orton (22) 27pts.

Ball winners: Kerry Chapman, Marnie Broz 39pts, Heather Street, Faye McLees 37pts.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Sarah Deas, 14th: Kerry Newton, 16th: Sarah Deas.

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ON THE SPOT: Glenn White has his length dialled in as he sends one down the wicket.

RUNS THERE: Jake Riley tucks one away behind square leg in the TIgers’ loss to the Magpies.

SHINE IT: Mikka Paulsen surveys the condition of the ball.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

Tigers skipper Dylan Bursill said more patience was needed with the willow to mount a competitive score.

“We batted quite well, Conner Forde and Nick Impink got us back on track, got us to those last five overs with four wickets in the shed, but we just lost basically four for nothing, so that wasn’t ideal,” he said.

“We got a bit of a score on the board, but we knew it was probably a bit below par, with the outfield and everything drying up during the day and the wicket only getting better.

“We’ve just got to look at the way Conner and Nick batted, they left a lot of balls and blocked a lot of balls, and just waited for fuller ones and played straight – that’s something that all the boys can take out of their books, they batted really well.

“If we can turn it around with the bat, our bowling and fielding has been pretty good.”

The Tigers face a new-look Yarrawonga-Mulwala side this weekend, but will be bolstered by the arrival of Canadian import Gurjot Gosal.

“Yarrawonga’s actually had a bit of changing of the guards, they’ve got a different captain this year and they look a little bit of a different side,” Bursill said.

“They’ve still got a few of their main staples like James Irvine, Reid Clarke, Angus McMillan that we know are always dangerous.

“We’ll be mindful of that, but I think it’ll be an exciting week for us with our import (Gurjot Gosal) arriving, he’ll be playing on Saturday.

“He might take the new ball, bowling his offies – we’ll see, play around and see what position we’re in and go about it from there.

“He’s apparently sort of a weapon with the bat too, he really likes to take the game on and hit out from the start – it’ll be interesting to see how he goes.”

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By NATHAN DE VRIES WET conditions over the weekend prevented Mount Beauty Cricket Club’s first XI from beginning their Cricket Albury Wodonga District First Grade season.

Slated to take on Eskdale from 1pm on Saturday at the Eskdale Recreation Reserve, the match was called off on Friday evening by the governing body, with the pitch deemed unprepared for play.

The Power will look to get on the ground this Saturday when they take on Barnawartha/Chiltern at the Mount Beauty Recreation Reserve.

First XI skipper Daniel Saville said the extra preparation time would come in handy.

“It would have been nice to start the season at Eskdale, but we get an opportunity to start at home and another week of training to be right for ball one on Saturday,” he said. “’Barny’ are always unpredictable and you never really know what you’re going to get on the day.

“They beat us twice and were grand finalists last season, so we know we have to be close to our best to take the points.”

The second XI side were able to get a game in at their relocated venue at Alexandra Park in Albury.

Unfortunately, the Power were knocked over for 109, with Eskdale only needing 85 deliveries to make the total.

Mark Flay was incredible with ball in hand, taking 4/9 from his three overs, while Ethan Brown kept the runs ticking over with 27 from 26 balls.

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Ovens Valley United knocked over for 113, lose first home game of the A grade season

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

POOR performances with bat in hand led to Ovens Valley United’s first loss of the A grade competition at home on Saturday, with the Tigers downed by six wickets by Wangaratta Magpies.

Put into bat first on a slightly wet ground at McNamara Reserve, Ovens Valley were knocked over for 113 runs, before the Magpies hit 9/168 from their 40 overs.

After a slight delay to the start of play, openers Jake Riley and Dylan Bursill started strong, putting on 32 runs before disaster struck.

After Bursill (19) edged one off Chris Clement which was held, Riley (10) was dismissed just two balls later, triggering a collapse which saw the Tigers lose 6/26, in trouble at 6/58.

Conner Forde (37 from 66) and Nick Impink (16* from 66) stuck around to give the Tigers some hope, putting on a 54-run partnership before Forde was caught.

The tail offered little resistance, eventually folding for 113, with a serious challenge facing Ovens Valley.

While their bowling was on song, the Tigers couldn’t seem to snag quick wickets, as Wangaratta’s Cooper Matheson (20), Chris Oats (40) and Nic Bonwick (42) mounted match-winning innings.

OVU’s Sam Piazza was the pick of the bowlers, ending with 3/20 from his five overs, while Forde backed up his strong batting performance with ball in hand, finishing with 1/15 off four overs.

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