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Contribution conundrum

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ALPINE Shire Council may have missed out on millions in extra funding through contributions from the Bright Valley developers, according to a concerned residents group, but council says there was no planning mechanism to impose a development contribution.

Leanne Boyd, president of Bright’s Gateway Protection Group, said Alpine

Shire CEO Will Jeremy has confirmed with her that council had no Development Contribution Plan with the developers of the Bright Valley estate that could have seen millions

BY BRODIE EVERIST beverist@ nemedia.com.au

paid by the developer for local infrastructure.

According to the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, there are several forms of infrastructure contributions frameworks, but in regional Victoria these can take the form of a Development Contributions Plan (DCP), a voluntary agreement, or a public open space contribution.

A Development Contribu-

tions Plan (DCP) outlines levies landowners and developers must pay to the State Government and council to fund either infrastructure or community facilities.

A voluntary agreement under a section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 is an alternative mechanism to a DCP for obtaining development funds for infrastructure.

Finally, according to the Subdivision Act 1988, council can required the provision of five percent of the subdivided land as a public open space contribution or receive a payment to the

value of five percent of the value of the land to be used.

The Deague Group was contacted for comment but did not respond before deadline.

The Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer has not determined if a public open space contribution will be made.

According to council’s director customer and community, Helen Havercroft, the Alpine Planning Scheme contains no Development Contributions Overlays, therefore no mechanism exists to impose a development contribution on the developer.

She said development

teams often consider voluntary agreements for contributions to achieve a potential mutual benefit.

“As with most greenfield development, the developer is required to bring forward all services that will support the project,” she said.

“This includes any water, sewer, electricity, telecoms, streets, landscape, and stormwater infrastructure that is required due to, or in order to facilitate, the development.”

Ms Boyd estimated a contributions plan could have funded between $6 million and $12 million dollars,

based on contribution plans in Melbourne that calculate funding per hectare.

Greater Dandenong Council charges almost $293,000 per hectare for developments under a DCP in Keysborough, while Cardinia Shire Council charge $4109 per lot for a Developer Contribution Levy and $724.72 per lot for a Community Infrastructure Levy under a development contribution plan in Pakenham.

Under the Bright Valley development plan 35.01 hectares will be developed, consisting of between 283 and 386 lots.

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INDIE-folk group Pierce Brothers wowed the crowds at Bright Brewery’s Darker Days festival last Saturday.

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PHOTO: Georgina von Marburg

FIRST HALF BLITZ CONQUERS CITY CITY

Council confirm no Development Contributions Plan

By BRODIE EVERIST

ALPINE Shire Council may have missed out on millions in extra funding through contributions from the Bright Valley developers, according to a concerned residents group, but council says there was no planning mechanism to impose a development contribution.

Leanne Boyd, president of Bright’s Gateway Protection Group, said Alpine Shire CEO Will Jeremy has confirmed with her that council had no Development Contribution Plan with the developers of the Bright Valley estate that could have seen millions paid by the developer for local infrastructure.

Reserve projects gear up

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

MYRTLEFORD Recreation

Reserve is one step closer to seeing an amenities block built on site, with the committee of management recently paying the deposit for the works to Yarrawonga Manufactured Housing.

President of the committee Allan McGuffie said the final pieces are being put together before construction begins.

“We just need the building permit now and as soon as that has been cleared, hopefully in the next week or so, construction at

the Mulwala plant will begin,” he said.

“From the start day it’s estimated to take between 12 to 16 weeks.

“The timeline has been stretched out with permits and it doesn’t seem like anyone is in a rush anymore, perhaps it’s also staffing issues but we just have to wear that.

“We are getting a bit impatient but we can’t do much at this point.

“The company will keep us fully engaged with regular video updates so people can watch it being built so we’re starting up a Facebook page for that.”

As well as the amenities block, the A W Richardson Pavilion received an upgrade in early March and drainage works are underway.

“Because of the wet winter last year we noticed our surface drains were blocked or not flowing properly so we engaged a local contractor who’s done a wonderful job cleaning those out,” Allan said.

“We’re working on a new drainage system but we can’t say much yet as waiting to receive some grant funding but there are big plans in place.

“We also want to upgrade the driveway and main entrance and

put in a footpath for pedestrians to get to the stadium and main showground area.”

Debbie Geddes, who is the treasurer on the reserve committee of management and the Myrtleford Show Society president, said the pavilion is now fully insulated, the kitchens are to be redesigned and the show society office has undergone refurbishment.

The recreation reserve is used by a wide range of groups, including the Myrtleford Show Society, the Myrtleford Lions, the Myrtleford Speedway Club and the Myrtleford Repair Cafe.

According to council’s director customer and community, Helen Havercroft, the Alpine Planning Scheme contains no Development Contributions Overlays, therefore no mechanism exists to impose a development contribution on the developer.

She said development teams often consider voluntary agreements for contributions to achieve a potential mutual benefit.

“As with most greenfield development, the developer is required to bring forward all services that will support the project,” she said.

“This includes any water, sewer, electricity, telecoms, streets, landscape, and stormwater infrastructure that is required due to, or in order to facilitate, the development.”

The Deague Group was contacted for comment but did not respond before deadline.

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Police encourage vehicle security after costly theft

By BRODIE EVERIST

LOCAL police are reminding tradespeople to keep their tools safe after a spate of thefts from trailers and utes in Bright and surrounds last week, with a $90,000 GPS unit taken in one incident.

According to Sergeant Romina McEwan, three thefts and one attempted theft of tools were reported in Bright and surrounds between Monday and Wednesday last week.

She said an attempted theft in Porepunkah was disturbed and the offenders quickly left the scene.

In a Facebook post last week Bright Police encouraged owners to make sure their vehicles and trailers are locked and secure, and parked in garages or at the back of properties to discourage thefts.

Sgt McEwen said enquiries are ongoing and encouraged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria.

PLAYING TO A CROWD: The Beaufort Municipal Band was one of many that performed in Bright at the Alpine Brass Festival over the weekend.

Brass festival trumpets praise

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

PEOPLE of all ages, musicians and audience alike, came together over the weekend to celebrate all things brass music.

The Alpine Brass Festival was again a hit, with the expected 200 attendees enjoying an afternoon of live music and community.

Organiser Fenella O’Sullivan said the event went very well and is already looking forward to the next one.

“It was such a highlight to see the youth bands play,” she said.

“Getting young people involved in the community is so important, and there is such a huge feeling of community in this space so we really encourage that.

“Another highlight was the representation of female leadership; all but one of the conductors on the weekend were women.

“In a role that has been traditionally male-dominated it was great to see.

“We had about six bands play in total, with members moving between groups to help out and collaborate, and at the end everyone came together on stage to play Instant Concert by Harold L Walters.”

She said the festival would definitely be returning next year with, hopefully, even more people involved.

According to Ms O’Sullivan, just under $1500 was raised, with funds going to the Victoria State Youth Brass Band.

MAV weighs in on developer contributions

By BRODIE EVERIST

MUNICIPAL Association of Victoria president David Clark has said regional councils are disadvantaged when it comes to negotiating infrastructure contributions for large developments, following confirmation there is no Development Contributions Plans for the Bright Valley Development.

Mr Clark said while metropolitan councils are required by law to establish a contributions plan, regional councils are not, leaving councils in a weaker negotiating position.

“That requires both parties to agree and they need to agree on what the parameters are,” he said.

“That’s the weakness in the system at the moment.

“Council has got to play on the goodwill of the developer and the capacity of the developer to want to make that contribution.”

He also said developers who work regularly in high-development areas may agree to a contributions plan to ensure they can get further contracts in the area, but a “one-off ” development like the Bright Valley is less conducive to such plans because there is less need for developers to establish an ongoing relationship with councils.

He also said councils must clearly articulate how a contributions plan will directly impact the surrounding area of a development, which is easier for regularly growing suburbs.

“When lots are coming through 150 at a time, it’s really easy to plan and say, we’re going to need a new basketball stadium in two years, and we’re going to need this road, it’s going to need to be four lanes instead of two,” he said.

“It comes to capacity for council to put a really strong, clear narrative around it.”

A 2020 report from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO), the government-funded auditor of public service agencies, suggested barriers to developing a Development Contribution Plan (DCP) prevent council participation, including significant up-front costs, a need for expert staff, and a time-lag before council’s receive the negotiated funding.

According the VAGO report, the average cost of setting up a DCP was around $585,000.

President of Bright’s Gateway Protection Group, Leanne Boyd, said she was concerned local residents would need to pay for the increased pressure on services and infrastructure caused by the growth in population from the Bright Valley Development, and felt it was a shame no Developer Contributions Plan was made.

“It’s a big strain on people already, our rates are already

pretty high,” she said.

Alpine Shire Council’s director customer and community, Helen Havercroft, said council initially informed relevant agencies and ministers regarding the potential development as part of the preparation of Amendment C34, which rezoned the Bright Valley property from farming to general residential land in 2015.

“Since then, council has continued to discuss with agencies and service providers the anticipated growth in the shire,” she said.

“These conversations most recently occurred as part of council’s engagement around the Land Development Strategy (currently in draft form).

“It is the responsibility of each agency to plan for and undertake any upgrades to infrastructure or increase to their ability to provide key services for a growing community.”

POPULATION PRESSURE: President of Bright’s Gateway Protection Group, Leanne Boyd, said she was concerned local residents would need to pay for the increased pressure on services and infrastructure caused by the growth in population from the Bright Valley Development.

Youth services to continue: Alpine Health

MENTAL health services currently provided by Alpine Health through the Alpine Youth Support Services program will continue, despite funding for the program to end on June 30.

Alpine Health’s director of healthy communities, Emma Ghys, said the end of Emergency Management Victoria funding will not conclude the Alpine Healthprovided youth services associated with the program, including a youth worker role in schools and an early intervention general psychologist service.

“Alpine Health, for the last 15 years, has committed to improving youth mental

confirms youth services funding to end, spruiks mental health yg,ppspend

health through our primary care and preventative services,” she said.

“Therefore, we are able to continue providing our psychologist and youth worker services to our young people past June 30.

“Young people, parents, schools and GPs can continue to support referrals into our free services.”

Ms Ghys said the ERV funding supported the successful partnership with NESAY (North East Support & Action for Youth) and the step up, step down approach of the Alpine Youth Support Services.

Myrtleford locals eager to make and mend

By BRODIE EVERIST

MYRTLEFORD sustainability advocates are coming together this weekend for a three-hour workshop of patching, darning and needlework to help teach clothes mending and sewing skills at the Myrtleford Library.

Myrtleford Landcare will be hosting a sewing bee for attendees to learn to make a boomerang bag (for beginners) or a gardening apron (for more skilled participants).

Members of the Myrtleford Repair Cafe will also be on hand to either repair clothing or teach attendees how to do it themselves, by hand or machine, and the event also coincides with the Myrtleford Library Garden Group plant swap.

Myrtleford Landcare stalwart Gayle South said the event is a combined effort of Myrtleford Landcare, Repair Cafe, Myrtleford Community Garden and Myrtleford Library Garden Group.

She encouraged all to come to the free event, regardless of sewing skill level.

“With the phasing out of all

“The Alpine Youth Support Services have been invaluable to our community and we will continue to maintain a strong relationship with NESAY and the services they can offer,” she said.

“Alpine Health have advocated to our mental health networks and will continue to do so to secure these services.”

As reported in the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer last week, the conclusion of funding was flagged by NESAY chief executive officer Leah Waring, who said NESAY-delivered services under the program would end without further funding.

These services include school counsellors at high schools and for grades five and six at Alpine Shire schools.

Myrtleford P-12 College vice principal Adam Lindsay said it was a shame the service’s funding was ending, and particularly noted the collaboration between NESAY and Alpine Health as a positive of the program, but he said there are still pathways for mental health support at Myrtleford P-12.

“We still have pathways and we still have a lot of good support internally, as well as externally,” Mr Lindsay said.

The Victorian State Gov-

ernment confirmed the funding for Alpine Youth Support Services was ending on June 30. However, according to the government, they have placed a dedicated mental health practitioner in every government secondary school in Victoria and expanded the Mental Health in Primary Schools program to every government and lowfee non-government primary school in the state, meanwhile the Victorian Budget 2023/24 included $41 million over two years to support children, young people, and their families, on top of $5.3

billion allocated in the previous two budgets.

State member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the government is making seeking treatment more accessible for all young Victorians, with more than $842 million invested in youth mental health last year.

“Our work to build the mental health system is underpinned by a massive expansion to the mental health workforce, and in this year’s Victorian budget we delivered the largest investment in our mental health workforce in the state’s history,” she said.

plastic shopping bags in our major supermarkets it is time we all embraced the cloth bag concept,” she said.

Myrtleford Repair Cafe coordinator Susan Clarke said many people don’t feel confident to mend clothing, but the cafe volunteers can help with a range of repairs.

“It could be as simple as

needing a button or two put back on or a hem taken up taken or restitched, it could be that you have a small tear in something,” she said.

“We offer to not only help people repair items of clothing, but also show them how to do it so that they’re also learning a skill at the same time.”

According to Ms South, a couple of sewing machines will be available for use, but she encouraged people to bring their own machine and any special fabric they may wish to use.

The event runs from 9am-12pm at the Myrtleford Library, 20 O’Donnell Avenue, on Saturday June 24.

SEW BE IT: Myrtleford Repair Cafe coordinator Susan Clarke said they can help fix clothes and teach mending skills at the Myrtleford Library this Saturday.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Resort lifts swing into operation

HEAVY dumps of fresh snow, coupled with conditions for snow making over recent days, allowed Mount Hotham and Falls Creek alpine resorts to kick-start their season on the slopes last Friday, following the official season opening over the King’s Birthday weekend.

“It was all about the kids today and I’m really looking forward to watching them progress and have a lot of fun with their skiing and snowboarding during the season,” said Hotham’s field marketing manager Emily Smith last week.

“School holidays are looking great with plenty of snow forecast for next week that should set up the resort nicely.

“We’ll have night skiing and boarding, fireworks displays, Subaru Snowfest, rail jams and plenty more happening to keep the whole family entertained –we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the slopes.”

According to resort management, on Sunday 10cm of snow fell at Falls Creek, with 30cm more expected on Monday, while Mount Hotham saw 12cm of snow on Sunday.

The ski school at Mount Hotham is now open with Mighty Mites, Kids Club, group and private lessons all available to book.

All rental, retail and food

and beverage outlets are also ready to welcome guests to the resort.

As of Monday, Halley’s Comet, Mouse Trap and Towers ski lifts were open at Falls Creek. Last week Richard Phillips, vice president GM Falls Creek Ski Lifts, said snowstorms over

the past week delivered a whopping 36cm of fresh snow at the resort.

Private lessons have begun for those wanting to try skiing and boarding for the first time, and all other snowsports lesson options were set to begin from the weekend.

Lessons should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

“We have Australia’s most beginner-friendly terrain, coupled with amazing apres-ski options and a ski-in, ski-out village – it’s just beautiful here right now,” Mr Phillips said.

UP HIGH: Falls Creek skiers enjoyed the recently-opened lifts last week.

Recognise our local heritage

IN the light of recent events concerning a heritage tree on Great Alpine Road, I thought it would be timely to provide a listing of significant trees in Myrtleford and district which are noted as part of our natural heritage and worthy of protection.

The list includes: the English Elm and Walnut Trees at Merriang Homestead, the Linden or Lime Tree at Rothery House, two River Red Gums in Smith Street and at the corner of Prince and Myrtle Streets, a Gallipoli Pine at the RSL in Smith Street (now deceased), an Italian Cypress Tree in Ablett Lane, the Upright English Oak on the road reserve between Myrtleford and Ovens, and two English Elms at the corner of Lawrence and Duke Streets.

Finally, the list includes the English Oak at the entrance to the Ivan Swinburne Reserve on Great Alpine Road, which has been recently compromised.

It is worth noting that near this oak tree a shelter and seating are located which have become neglected, and a plaque unveiled on the day the reserve was opened on June 24, 1976 has been removed.

A display cabinet accommodates spiders and the posters and literature inside are faded.

This situation is hardly a fitting tribute to the memory of Ivan Swinburne CMG, former member for North Eastern Province in the Victorian Legislative Council, who played a major role in supporting developments in local agriculture, education, hospital and health services, the municipality and the softwood forestry to name just a few.

The Reserve was last refurbished and rededicated on January 16, 1992.

All the trees mentioned above are recorded on one or more lists kept by the National Trust of Australia, the Victorian Heritage Register or in the Alpine Shire Planning Scheme Heritage Overlay.

They have an important place in local and regional heritage.

John Taylor OAM, Myrtleford

GMW fees for no services

A RECENT article has highlighted the struggles of a group of about 3000 GoulburnMurray Water (GMW) customers, plus affected household members.

To clarify, some industry-speak “misinformation” has appeared in your paper June 15 2023.

Mr Clydesdale from GMW was repeating the script that GMW have been trying to have us believe for the last 10 years.

Mr Clydesdale explains the reasons for the fees, but provides no evidence that these so called services are provided for unregulated stock and domestic diversion customers.

He quickly stops using the term unregulated in all of his explanations and just refers to such customers as diversion customers.

It is apparent he has not identified the point of difference between unregulated and regulated.

We can explain that “unregulated” in this industryspeak means we do not have any GMW infrastructure upstream from us.

No dams, no channels, no water wheels or any other sort of water management. We are on unserviced properties.

We provide all of our own infrastructure and water sourcing. Regulated customers receive water allocations and use it for commercial and irrigation.

Fees we are charged are in fact subsidising this regulated pricing model.

All of the customers in this same situation know that GMW do nothing to manage our water. When it rains, we collect and store water.

When it does not rain, we don’t collect or store water. We do this without any help from GMW.

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GMW’s achievements are to provide descriptions of what they may do to make their fees look good for the Essential Service Commission.

The descriptions Mr Clydesdale has given justifying fees have never been scrutinised by either GMW or ESC for unregulated domestic and stock diversion customers.

Our customer type does not cost GMW any money and yet over the last 10 years GMW have charged us $2000 in fees under false pretenses.

This system loaded on us by GMW does not meet expectations of anyone you meet in the street.

When explaining to anyone that we pay $400 per year to a government corporation to set up our own infrastructure and maintain our access to this most essential resource, we are met with astonishment.

We encourage our type of water user to register their complaint of “fees charged for no service” with GMW before the next four year draft pricing model is released in September.

On behalf of unregulated domestic and stock diversion GMW customers.

Cameron Reid, Porepunkah

Chris Maude, Mudgegonga

Ian Roy, Wandiligong

Rod Hall, Porepunkah

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RUBBISH REMOVAL: Forest Fire Management Victoria took dumped furniture and mattresses from Freeburgh’s Dungey Track last week.

FFMV remove Freeburgh rubbish

FOREST Fire Management

Victoria removed dumped trash from Freeburgh’s Dungey Track last week, reminding perpetrators of the costly penalties for illegal dumping.

According to pictures sent to the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer, a pile of mattresses and furniture had been dumped near the track, but a local resident confirmed FFMV took the rubbish away last Tuesday.

FFMV Ovens district manager Simon Gough said illegal dumping causes pollution, impacts our health and threatens wildlife.

“State forests are for everybody to enjoy,” he said.

“Communities take great pride in their local forests with many people volunteering their time to care for these areas.”

“Illegal dumping can attract significant penalties, with infringements ranging from $363 to $1817 for individuals, and $1817 to $9087 for businesses.”

“If anyone has information please contact the Conservation Regulator on 136 186.”

Community dedication honoured with award

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

FOR SES intelligence officer and former Bright unit officer Roy Kennedy, giving back to his community and keeping people safe didn’t take a second thought.

The Harrietville local was among the recipients of the King’s Birthday Honours award for his efforts within the local SES groups and dedication to his community.

“It was a bit mind boggling to find out I was receiving this award; I was incredibly honoured and very humbled that people put my name forward,” he said.

“I initially joined SES after

being a part of some training exercises as a ‘lost’ person and my late wife, who was battling leukaemia at the time, told me it would be a good group to join to keep my mind off things.

“We’d moved to Bright in 2009 and fell in love with the place so decided to stay, and by 2010 I had joined SES and by the end of 2012 had become unit controller, and remained in that role until the end of last year.

“Before SES I was a teacher, with a background in mathematics, science and information technology so I had never been a part of a group like this but giving back to my community and

making it safer was a nobrainer for me.

“When I took over as controller it was quite a challenge but we made some big changes and it really was a team effort, it’s not about me.

“We worked with developing a management team to turn the unit into something that had credibility and visibility in the community so it was all about putting a lot of effort into developing the unit into the best it could be.

“The key was empowering people in the unit to be able to do things and engage in areas they’re interested in to improve things and get people involved.

“It’s a collaborative affair

which in some respects is what leadership is all about; developing a vision and an understanding and common purpose and going from there.

“In 2017 I injured my hip and had to get a replacement so I moved from the handson stuff to the admin side of things but in the same year I retired from teaching so I had more time for SES.

“After a lot of work and talking with region and state units, in conjunction with police search and rescue, we got people trained in high and steep angle technical rescue so we now have a joint team with CFA.

“I’ve since moved off into

gy

incident management pathways within the intelligence sector and recently got my accreditation as a level 2 intelligence officer.”

Roy said volunteering with SES isn’t something you do for personal glory or fun, it’s hard work and non-stop at times, but something he views as vital to community.

“I think it’s important to be a part of the solution rather than the problem,” he said.

“It’s doing work within the community for the benefit of community.

“I would absolutely encourage people to go along to join SES; there are so many things we provide

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Consider an offset account

support for and there are so many skills to learn that can also be used in personal and working life.

“The camaraderie and companionship cements units together and that’s what my unit in Bright was like.

“When I took over I implemented the change that our members go on deployment to other regions to help out and I think since then the Bright SES unit has worked really well with local CFA brigades and VicPol and FRV.

“The mantra of Emergency Management Victoria is ‘we work as one’ and I think the Bright unit exemplified that over the years.”

An offset account is a savings or transaction account linked to your mortgage. Your offset account balance reduces the amount you owe on your mortgage. This reduces the amount of interest you pay and helps you pay off your mortgage faster.

For example, for a $500,000 mortgage, $20,000 in an offset account means you’re only charged interest on $480,000.

If your offset balance is always low (for example under $10,000), it may not be worth paying for this feature. Avoid an interest-only loan

Paying both the principal and the interest is the best way to get your mortgage paid off faster.

Most home loans are principal and interest loans. This means repayments reduce the principal (amount borrowed) and cover the interest for the period. With an interest-only loan, you only pay the interest on the amount you’ve borrowed. These loans are usually for a set period (for example, five years).

Your principal does not reduce during the interest-only period. This means your debt isn’t going down and you’ll pay more interest.

SES SPECIALIST: Harrietville local Roy Kennedy has been a member of the local SES since 2010.

A small act makes a big impact.

Many properties across the Alpine Shire will receive their new Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) bin over the coming weeks.

The new FOGO service will commence from Monday, 3 July.

Learn more about our new recycling stream by scanning the QR code, or visit alpineshire.vic.gov.au

The band’s getting back together

THIS Saturday, June 24 at 3pm, the Mount Beauty and District Community Band invites you to ‘come in from the cold’ and spend time enjoying this special performance.

The performance is called ‘ The Band Aid Concert’.

Why? Well band president Mary Pike said “Over the last few years the band has been affected by COVID concerns - either our members were suffering or facilities were closed under lockdown e had several concerts cancelled either mid or end of year,” she said.

“This is a great comeback concert with a very special program.”

The performance traditionally showcases some of the band’s talented soloists from the Ovens Valley, including Jason and Rachel Campbell on tuba and clarinet, Robin Wood on xylophone, trumpeter Jeannette Teychenne , and flautist Steve Scott.

Musical director Glenn Rammage will tune in his sweet voiced euphonium for the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves.

Crowd pleasers will be included with Star Wars, A Little Tango Music and Adagio Cantabile.

Don’t miss this very special concert this Saturday at 3pm at the Mount Beauty Community Centre.

Entry is free.

SAVE the date for an amazing performance of The Forgotten Warrior, a fusion of live actors and film, with a poignant story

By FAY MASON,

of an Indigenous man’s journey to enlist for WWI, and the aftermath.

It will be held on August 11at the Mount Beauty Community Centre.

Tickets will go on sale at the Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery Store in early July.

ALPINE FM will bring you an interview with Federal Member Dr Helen Haines at 10.10am this morning along with the usual mix of great music and Talking Heads on the Brunch program.

THERE’S a special school council meeting tonight at the Mount Beauty Secondary College 6- 6.45pm. The school council wants and needs your your ideas and feedback on school matters. To organise a chance to have your say , please call 03 5754 4005 to book your place. Finger food will be provided. All are welcome.

Gardeners complete greenhouse

By BRODIE EVERIST

MEMBERS of the Myrtleford Community Garden put the final touches on their greenhouse on June 11.

The group will use the greenhouse for propagating plants for the community garden and for sale, which will help fund the garden.

Community garden president Mike Clarke said the greenhouse was now ready for internal fitout, including potting benches and a weedmat to be installed, while a

sprinkler system needs to be connected.

He said the final installation of the greenhouse wasn’t too difficult, thanks to the experience and knowledge of community garden member Alan Mitchinson.

He also said the greenhouse was wonderfully warm, even in winter, and will provide a good environment for growing a variety of plants.

“It’s quite pleasant in there,“ he said.

The greenhouse was funded by the Bright Community

Bank and the Alpine Shire Council.

Further plans for the greenhouse include getting power to automate the roller doors and irrigation, and a nearby shed to store pots.

The group’s next working bee is this Sunday from 1pm at the garden on Lawrence Street.

They also have a fundraiser that night at Club Savoy, as part of the restaurant’s monthly community donation smorgasbords. Doors open 6pm.

PROPAGATION READY: Community garden members(from left) Sjaani van den Berg, Alan Mitchinson, Ron Janas, Shirley Gillam and Mike Clarke in front of their newly-completed greenhouse.

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU: Mount Beauty and District Community Band members Georgie Fonay and Jeanette Teychenne are looking forward to the band’s comeback concert this Saturday.

Celebrating years in Real Estate ta 70

Agency a proud member of the Bright community

By BRODIE EVERIST

ACCORDING to Gerard Gray, director and licensee of Dickens Real Estate, owners of the Bright agency have always been proud community contributors.

Patrick Dickens, son of the original proprietor

Eileen Dickens, was a longtime member of the local Rotary club, as were former owners Rob and Shaaron Moore.

Gerard said even a couple of owners had been local councillors.

It’s a tradition that Gerard and agency manager Kellie Gray continue, while growing a business that has served Bright and surrounds for 70 years.

The pair won’t spruik their own efforts much, but Gerard is the president of the United Bright Football and Netball Club, meanwhile the company has contributed to various local community groups and they organise a map of Christmas installations around town every holiday season.

Kellie was also a member of the Alpine Community Recovery Committee formed after the 2019-2020 bushfires.

“Although Bright’s a tourist town it doesn’t take you long to realise there’s a real passionate community here as well, and we feel like we’re very much a part of

that,” Gerard said.

At the same time, growing the business has come naturally to Gerard and Kellie, giving Dickens Real Estate greater capacity to serve its customers and respond to changes in the market.

The business incorporates Dickens Real Estate, Bright Holiday Accommodation, Falls Creek Real Estate, and its latest offeringBright and Sparkling Home Cleaning.

Dicken Real Estate is

responsible for selling and managing homes, commercial and industrial properties and manages owners corporations.

“We cover everything that you can potentially do with the house or unit, or industrial commercial property,” Gerard said.

Bright Holidays is a locally owned and operated booking service for holiday homes offering a range of properties.

Kellie said having

experience in both holiday and long-term accommodation allows them to give the most up-to-date advice on the best market for properties, especially important in a town so reliant on tourism and affected by the vagaries of snow and season.

Starting a cleaning business in 2021 was in response to a clear need to reassure owners that their properties could be cleaned quickly, particularly

during Bright’s busy holiday periods.

Kellie said with more cleaning staff available they’ve been able to grow their holiday rental portfolio.

“We had to guarantee that the houses were going to get cleaned to a standard that we were happy with on time before the next guests arrive,” she said.

“If you’re unable to do that, or you’re away, we can guarantee that we’ll get

these properties cleaned for you.”

Gerard began working for Dickens Real Estate in 2003, the pair bought into the business in 2005, and they eventually became the sole proprietors in 2019.

But after 20 years they have no plans to go anywhere.

“We are proud of our team and we’re proud of our results,” Gerard said.

“We’re proud to be known as Dickens Real Estate.”

THE TEAM TOGETHER: Members of the Dickens Real Estate team.

Celebrating years in Real Estate 70

Gerard Gray

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

I genuinely love that we are out there helping people every day with some of the biggest decisions that they make in life. I love working with our diverse team and the involvement that this allows us to have across the entire community.

What do you do when you are not at work?

I do like to tinker away at home in the garden or in the shed. I enjoy getting out on the bike (with & without a motor) and I spend probably a bit too much time talking about The United Bright Football & Netball Club and how the Sydney Swans are travelling at any given time over the fence at the back of the office with John Dawson.

What do you do in our community?

My most active role is that of President of the United Bright Football & Netball Club. Although the season goes for 20 rounds, behind the scenes the club really doesn’t stop, with only a short amount of downtime in early October.

Have you got a talent nobody knows about?

I played the drums in a band, I can weld upside down and I’ve got a great card trick or 2.

Kellie Gray

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

I love the people around me and the spread of knowledge that we have with our team, the willingness to learn new systems and always striving to make our clients experience with us a more valuable one.

What do you do when you are not at work?

Gardening and riding my horse Kody.

What do you do in our community?

Love volunteering at our UBFNC on game day, I’m on the committee of our historic and iconic Bright Courthouse and I’m also a community connector which involves circulating relevant information from different agencies about how to best prepare your property for bushfire preparedness.

Have you got a talent nobody knows about?

I wish I did have a talent! I’m a chef by trade and trained under an amazing pastry chef and I do like to whip up a yummy dessert when I have the time or energy!

Tracy Carey

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

Flexibility and I can walk to work

What do you do when you are not at work?

I love hiking and camping in the summer and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.

What do you do in our community?

I am President of the Bright Tennis Club. We have over 200 members so it is pretty busy during (and out of) tennis season!

René

Rosser

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

Working with a great team that are more like family and meeting new people all the time. Whether it’s someone moving to the area or a holiday guest!

What do you do when you are not at work?

Running around after three kids keeps me busy. I love exploring the hills in our backyard, enjoying time at home and planning holidays.

What do you do in our community?

I volunteer for Rotary waterslide duty in the summertime and assist behind the scenes with the Porepunkah Panthers Baseball Club where my son and husband play together.

Ashleigh Rossiter

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate? My dickens family we all support each other endlessly at work and in life and I feel very lucky to be a part of our team!

What do you do in our community?

I support local businesses wherever I can.

Joe Gray

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

How friendly and cooperative the team are, they made me feel very welcome when I joined 8 months ago.

What do you do when you are not at work?

Playing and teaching AFL. I play footy for Bright and teach it to primary students across North East Victoria.

Scott McCallum

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

I enjoy working in such a family orientated environment with a team that is so dedicated, positive and trustworthy.

What do you do when you are not at work?

I spend most of my time enjoying helping out and supporting my 3 girls in the several sports they play, when there is spare time, I enjoy fishing and playing baseball.

What do you do in our community?

I help out where I can with all my children’s sports and i’m a big part of the Porepunkah Panthers baseball club

Kylie Wickham

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

Working as part of a team to help others with their real estate needs.

What do you do when you are not at work? Spend time with family and friends.

What do you do in our community?

Coach Under 15s netball team for United Bright Football & Netball Club as well as play for B Reserves team. Member & current Secretary of the Bright branch of the Country Women’s Association (Victoria).

Carley Savage

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

I enjoy the variety of day-to-day tasks in the office- from assisting holiday makers with their accommodation to being out and about doing property checks and pre-arrivals. I’ve also started studying to get my Agents Licence which I am really enjoying. Working with such a fun team is a huge bonus too!

What do you do when you are not at work?

I have recently discovered the joy in exploring our beautiful hills and valleys on foot. I also have a bit of a side hustle- making, baking and selling a superfood cereal, so you’ll often see me at the local farmers markets.

Elissa

Oswin

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

I love 2 things – The amazing supportive fun team I work with which makes our office a great place to come to work each day.

The fact that no two days are the same and our genuine desire to help both Owners and Renters find the best outcome with our properties.

What do you do when you are not at work?

I am a uber mum for my 3 children to their various sporting activities and friend catchups and when free time permits, I love going for walks and coffee catchups with my friends… and spending time with my husband of course!

Kris Paulding

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

The great team environment. And helping people everyday enjoy our beautiful part of the world on their holidays.

What do you do when you are not at work?

I love spending time with my family and friends, and getting outside on a bike - or skis this time of year.

Liz Renouf

What do you enjoy most about working at Dickens Real Estate?

I love being part of a family orientated team. What do you do when you are not at work? Spend time with my family, four wheel driving and camping.

Max Gray

What do you do when you are not at work?

I study psychology full time online with Deakin University, but also try and get up to Mystic bike park as much as possible.

What do you do in the community?

I spend a lot of time at the Bright football netball club offering my help wherever it may be needed (as long as it’s not on the field).

Scott McCallum – Sales Agent Tracy Carey - Accounts & HR Manager

Kris Paulding – Reception

Elissa Oswin – Property Manager

René Rosser – Sales Secretary

Liz Renouf – Property Manager

Max Gray – Marketing & Media

Gerard Gray – Officer in Effective Control & Sales Manager

Kellie Gray – Office Manager

Kylie Wickham – Senior Property Manager, Commercial, Residential & Owners Corporation

Joe Gray – Trainee

Carley Savage – Reception, Guest Liaison & Graphic Designer

Ashleigh Rossiter

Modelling contender makes Australian finals

By BRODIE EVERIST

BRIGHT local Cydney Kozuharoff has been selected for Top Model Australia’s national finals, a 2-day Melbourne event to feature the very best in the national search for Australian model talent.

The 17-year-old said to be among the national finalists for the model search was “amazing - beyond my wildest dreams”.

“I have learnt so much from the Top Model team, they help prepare you in all aspects and expectations of the modelling industry,” she said.

Cydney admitted she didn’t have a lot of experience in modelling before trying out for Top Model Australia, having only filmed a video in Melbourne Docklands featuring luxury cars and boats, but she said she was somewhat optimistic in reaching the finals.

“When you see all the stunning male and female contestants, it can be rather daunting,” she said.

She said her mother showed her the callout to apply for the Victorian finals.

“l said, without hesitation, ‘how do l apply’,” she said.

“I had been nagging Mum since l was 10 to get into modelling.”

According to Cydney, what she particularly enjoys about modelling is dressing up in different outfits and feeling good about herself, and she would love to make it into a full-time career.

The overall winner of the Top Model Australia search will be announced on July 2 at a Melbourne runway event.

The national final runs over the first weekend of July, with the overall winner of the Top Model Australia search announced on the Sunday.

According to Top Model Australia, Saturday will consist of rehearsals, while on Sunday competitors will first be judged on their composite cards, a small collection of professional images showcasing a model’s various looks and expressions.

The models will then feature in a main runway show wearing high fashion and cocktail outfits.

Finalists will demonstrate their runway walk on stage in front of the audience and will be judged on the ability to work as a model in the international market.

The selected winner will compete in London on the international stage, and walk in London Fashion Week while there in September 2023.

POISE: Bright local Cydney Kozuharoff has been selected for the Top Model Australia national finals. PHOTO: Rosanna Faraci

Wandi the Dingo visits local primary school

By BRODIE EVERIST

WANDI the Dingo, the most famous dingo in the world, travelled last week from the Dingo Discovery, Research and Education Centre (DDREC) near Melbourne, back to Wandiligong where he was found as a young cub in a backyard in 2019.

The only place they visited on their day trip was Wandiligong Primary School because of the close ties the school has developed with Wandi and Lyn since he was found.

Wandi was accompanied by Lyn Watson from the DDREC, Leigh Mullan (vice president of the WA Dingo Foundation) and Brent –who volunteered his time to help.

Many of the students are very passionate about the plight of local dingoes, so passionate that two grade 6 students decided it was time to write to some politicians to voice their concerns.

“I felt compelled to write to some politicians because 1080 poison, which is used to kill dingoes, also kills a lot of other native animals,” student Nina Callander said.

“1080 poison has been banned in lots of other countries, so why is

it still being used here?” she said.

“It kills lots of beautiful native animals.”

Her classmate, school captain Harlow Cooper, said he felt he had to write to politicians to stop the trapping, shooting and poisoning of dingoes.

“Science tells us that dingoes are not dogs, they are pure Alpine dingoes,” he said.

“If they are called wild dogs, which they aren’t, people don’t feel as bad about killing them.

“They are important apex predators and very important to the environment.”

Teacher, Jacquie Walpole, commended the students on their wellconstructed letters which have received replies from two state politicians.

“This is what authentic literacy is all about,” she said.

“Whilst the girls have not had any guarantees from the politicians about an end to the killing of this native animal, they are pleased that their voices have been heard and feel more positive about the future of dingoes, especially since the release of some new scientific research by Dr Kylie Cairns, that proves that extensive

cross breeding with dogs is in fact a fallacy.”

Other students at the school have completed research projects for a unit of Biological Science –Ben Paolone, Ruby-Layne Reed and Neeve Shaw chose to study dingoes – and the three young

students were delighted to get up close to Wandi and feed him some apple, which is his favourite snack.

“The students realise how lucky they are and they feel even more connected to Wandi now that he’s been to visit them,” Ms. Walpole said.

AFLAME: The popular Darker Days bonfire took off as night fell last Saturday.

Winter festival sells out

By BRODIE EVERIST

BRIGHT Brewery’s annual Darker Day’s festival was a smash hit with all tickets sold, assisted by great music and favourable weather, according to marketing manager Laura Gray.

“We were very pleased with how it all went,” she said.

“We had amazing weather - better than we expected - and certainly better than we could have hoped for at this time of year.”

Ms Gray said they had sold around 1100 tickets before the festival, and on the day they sold the rest, reaching venue capacity and making a record crowd for the June 17 event.

“Everything went really smoothly - the music was amazing,” she said.

“Our headline artist the Pierce Brothers were exceptional, and everyone really enjoyed themselves.”

The festival featured a long line-up of local and national artists, including Nicky Bomba, rock band Raging Moby, The Maes and funk/disco dancefloor fillers Vaudeville Smash.

DINGO DELIGHT: Harlow Cooper, Lyn Watson and Nina Callander with Wandi the Dingo last week.

PHOTO: Georgina von Marburg

Memorial Park: Venue for sport and community activities

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

SINCE the late 19th century, the area that would become bounded by Lawrence, Duke and Prince Streets has seen a variety of recreational activities horse racing, footraces, cricket, football, gymnastics, wood chops, tennis and festivals, to name a few.

What came to be named ‘Memorial Park’ has an interesting history.

The land was originally owned by the Haxton family who had participated in early sales of allotments following the official naming of the town in 1858.

They gave permission to use this open space for cricket and football matches from the 1890s.

Miss Haxton left the district for northern New South Wales, having married the Rev. Chambers and in 1920 a committee of prominent local businessmen sought to purchase the land by public subscription. This committee consisted of T W Williams, N Smith, J B Robertson, H F Lowerson, R D McGeehan and J Smith.

The committee approached Mrs Chambers, who agreed to sell on the proviso that the land be reserved solely for public use.

A deposit of ten pounds was paid, supplemented by public subscription of the balance.

Myrtleford’s first public sportsground had come into being.

During 1921-23 work began on fencing the ground, with Mr Frank Dwyer being the successful tenderer for the job.

Red gum posts and angled railing, wire netting and entry gates at the Duke and Prince Street corner were erected.

At the other end of the ground, a section of picket fencing and double gates was installed at the corner

of Lawrence and Duke Streets.

On the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas and Sarah Williams in 1933, two elm trees were planted at this old entrance, acknowledging Thomas’ involvement in the early effort to acquire the ground.

Fifty years later, two plaques were placed at the base of these trees by their descendants.

In 1926, a sports pavilion was constructed by Mr R D McGeehan at a cost of 200 pounds, funded by the public fund raising of a Memorial Reserve Ladies’ Committee.

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were dances held at the Rechabite Hall in Elgin Street.

The pavilion was officially opened by Cr John Smith, president of Bright Shire, cutting a ribbon.

The need for this pavilion had been evident to many for some time.

It provided catering space for afternoon tea at the tennis and cricket and changing rooms for footballers.

Until then, footballers

would change in a booked room or the stables at the rear of the Railway Hotel and then run up Duke Street to play.

Others had been changing in covered wagons or cars at the ground.

The pavilion formed a backdrop to team photos taken on game days and would eventually be removed to become a farm storage shed in the mid1950s.

In the early 1950s, moves

also began to shift the football club’s activities to land on Lewis Avenue.

This occurred in 1954, but cricket, minor league football fixtures, tennis and eventually soccer would continue to be played at Memorial Park.

In April, 1954 it was the major outdoor venue at which Myrtleford celebrated its centenary, under the leadership of a committee of 12 led by Ernie Shears.

All district schools participated in a District Sports Day, then followed displays and celebrations over the weekend.

Under the headline “Myrtleford Centenary Cel-

ebrations Made Happy Folk”, the ‘Weekly Times’ reported a record crowd at Memorial Park in its issue on May 5, 1954 including members of the Long and Howells families of Duke Street, the O’Callaghan’s of Mudgegonga, the Wood family of Rosewhite, the O’May’s and Panlooks from Eurobin, the Petzke’s from Dandongadale and the Moore’s of Buffalo River.

Today, driving along Duke Street, this public asset continues to be a picturesque hub for sports, particularly for juniors, and many memorable scenes can be recalled of a diverse array of past events.

WILLIAMS FAMILY ANNIVERSARY PLAQUES, 1983: Plaques placed below two elms planted at the corner of Lawrence and Duke Streets, celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas and Sarah Williams on October 18, 1933.

MEMORIAL PARK PAVILION, 1929: During the Easter 1929 ‘Back To’ celebrations, cricketers playing in the Carlton v Myrtleford game pause for refreshments at the Pavilion.

FOOTBALL MATCH, MEMORIAL PARK, 1932: Taken from Duke Street with a match in progress, the Pavilion and Public Tennis Courts can be clearly seen. On Reform Hill, clearing of vegetation for a school pine plantation is underway.

THOMAS ROBERTSON’S VIEW, 50 PRINCE STREET: Taken in the driveway overlooking Prince Street in 1932, the Pavilion and the angle-rail fencing on the oval can be seen. Reform Hill and Lawrence Street form the background.

Local farmers lead climate change adjustment

INFORMATION that is relevant, accessible and trusted is critical for farmers seeking to adapt their agricultural business amid changes in climate, according to analysis of surveys conducted by the North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA).

The project, which assessed responses from 1800 North East land managers over the past four years, found some 88 per cent of land managers surveyed believed the local climate and weather patterns had changed, and found trust in short term forecasts delivered by CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology were the

most trusted among farmers.

According to the analysis, farmers identified changes to rainfall patterns as bushfires as the biggest risks to their agricultural business, with 78 per cent of farmers noting they had made changes to their business due to changes in the local climate.

Most (47 per cent) were adaptive changes to pasture management, infrastructure upgrades and changes to livestock management, with only 5 per cent undertaking transformative measures such as shifting their farm location.

Rosewhite commercial beef producer Jane Carney said most farmers were adapting to the changing climate whether they recognised it or not.

“They are adapting to drier seasons – they are adapting to water quality issues,” she said.

“Increased knowledge supports on-farm decisions – it’s very easy some years to say I can’t afford to make these decisions but then really you can’t afford not to do it.”

The study also found farmers used multiple sources of information to make decisions about their business, with many seeking out seminars, reading

industry articles and speaking with those working within similar agricultural industries.

The Embedding Climate Adaptation in Agriculture project also saw an online spatial tool, Climate Explorer, developed to allow stakeholders to identify local climate-based threats and support improved decision-making.

HVP Plantations general manager forest resources, Tony O’Hara, said the company played a significant role in climate change mitigation.

“As a primary producer, we are clearly exposed to climate change,” he said.

“Our reason for being is growing

trees in a natural environment and the very real changes in climate a high-risk issue for us.

“We need an active program around adaptation.”

For more information, visit https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/ Solutions-Resources/ClimateChange/Embedding-ClimateAdaptation-in-Agriculture.

CHANGING LANDSCAPE: Rosewhite beef producer Jane Carney said land managers are increasingly adapting to changes in he local climate.

PHOTO: NECMA

GMW takes pricing submission on the road

GOULBURN-Murray Water (GMW) is hitting the road to speak to customers about its proposed 2024-28 pricing submission.

GMW is required to develop a pricing submission every four years.

The submission outlines the proposed prices and service levels customers can expect for the next regulatory period.

Throughout June, July and August, GMW will be holding drop-in sessions and workshops across the region to provide customers with the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions

on GMW’s proposed prices and services.

There will also be various topic-specific workshops held, allowing more in-depth discussions with GMW staff

GMW customers and stakeholders general manager Kate Biglin encouraged customers to have their say.

“From June to August, we want to ensure that every GMW customer has the opportunity to provide their feedback on our proposed pricing submission,” she said.

“We will be holding faceto-face drop-in sessions

PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

MeganMullRanton-

HOW long have you lived in the area?

I was born here in 1970 at the old Mt Beauty Hospital, my husband was born at the old Tawonga hospital in 1961, so we are real locals.

What do you like about the place?

I love country life A great place to raise a family, I had my four children here, Tristan, Ebony, Ryan and Kelsey, along with my grandchildren Elise, Tatum and Cruiz. The peace and quiet. Although I like travelling I’m always glad to come home.

Would you like to see any additions or changes?

I would like to see longer hours at the hospital for emergencies with doctors and nursing staff, instead of having to go further away to Wodonga. Also more places open to have lunch and dinner, particularly at the beginning of the week.

What do you do, your hobbies and interests ?

I am a dairy farmer with

250 cows to take care of. My daughter Ebony is a vet, she is now doing share farming with us. I liked equestrian events when the kids were younger. My husband’s family all grew up in Tawonga.

across our region and several online as well.

“Customers also have the option of calling GMW to organise a one-on-one appointment with a customer relationship coordinator to be taken through the proposals and surveys relevant to them.

“The development of our pricing submission every four years is an important milestone.

“It outlines the prices we propose to apply for that regulatory period and sets out the service levels and values that customers can expect to receive.”

GMW is holding two-hour

online sessions from June 26-29, and on July 25 and 26.

A drop in session will be held on July 6 from 10am2pm at the Rural City of Wangaratta offices, 62-68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta.

For a full list of drop-in sessions and workshops, including locations, go to yoursay.gmwater.com.au

GMW will submit its pricing submission to the Essential Services Commission in September 2023.

The ESC will review the submission and release their pricing determination for further engagement with GMW customers.

Chris Hall

How long have you been living in the area?

I’ve only just relocated to Tawonga South. I moved to Bright in late 2019 after visiting family there for years since I was little. The move to Tawonga South was due to not being able find a suitable place in Bright after the place we were renting went up for sale.

What do you do for a living?

Well, I run a couple of businesses. Chris’s Pushy Repairs, a mobile bicycle mechanic servicing the region. I also have Drums By Chris, offering private tuition for those who are keen on channeling their inner John Bonham or Dave Grohl.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Way too many, haha, Let me see. Mountain biking, golf, playing drums of course, riding motorcycles, fixing and repairing almost anything. I’m also very interested in critical and independent thought, especially in relation to current times in our society.

What do you like about the area?

GUNDOWRING

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Up to Bogong Village, to the main shopping street in Mount Beauty , and stop for s coffee or lunch.

The opportunity for adventure and exploration in nature. I also like being part of a community that works together to achieve things that benefit everyone.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Most likely straight out into the bush, up the nearest hill to the best vantage point. No point drinking coffee in the bottom of a valley watching cars go by.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Bright needs…..just kidding haha. I’d change the council’s decision to rezone that paddock at the entrance to town. Everyone knows it won’t help the affordable housing situation. I’m not saying I know what the solution is, but it sure isn’t what’s currently planned.

LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK: Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is hitting the road to speak to customers about its proposed 2024-28 pricing submission.

Road offending spikes amid King’s Birthday holiday

By RYAN MALCOLM

A CHANGE of monarchs has brought with it a spike in unsafe driving behaviour, with local police identifying almost twice as many road offences during the recent King’s Birthday weekend compared to 2022.

Home to a heightened police presence throughout Operation Regal, with holidaymakers flocking to the region for the commencement of the snow season, some 270 offences were recognised across the North East between Friday morning and Monday night.

Some 169 infringements were identified within the Wangaratta Police Service Area, which encompasses Wangaratta, Alpine and parts of Moira shire, while 101 were recognised by Wodonga Police Service Area officers.

According to Senior Sergeant Mick Savage at least 10 of the offences identified in the Wangaratta region consisted of drink or drug driving, a figure which rose to 16 in the Wodonga service area, which also encompasses Indigo Shire.

The figures marked a notable increase on 2022 records, when some 95 offences were identified by Wangaratta area officers throughout the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

One incident on the King’s Birthday weekend involved a 28-year-old Lavington man, who was allegedly caught at speeds of 153kph while driving along the Hume Freeway near Glenrowan on Friday.

His vehicle was impounded at a cost of $1625, and he was charged on summons to face Wangaratta Magistrates Court at a later date.

Across the state, infringement notices increased by 15 per cent

Council notes partnership’s new independence

By BRODIE EVERIST

ALPINE Shire Council unanimously noted the change in terms of reference of the recently renamed Alpine Shire Partnership (ARP) at their meeting last month, revoking the group’s previous terms of reference and recognising council’s ongoing support for the group.

According to council, the previously named Alpine Resilience Committee changed their name in September and adopted new terms of reference, making the partnership no longer a formal committee of council.

Councillor Ron Janas said he and Cr Simon Kelley sit on the partnership, and council still have a role in representation in the group and funding the secretariat.

“There’s great collaboration with all those agencies involved and community members,” he said.

The ARP is a partnership of emergency management agencies, health and social welfare agencies plus community representatives that is hosted by Alpine Shire Council with a focus on planning to increase community resilience and preparedness for response and recovery.

on 2022, with 40 per cent of all offences detected for speeding.

Some 196 drink drivers and 170 drug drivers were caught, with officers carrying out more than 100,000 tests throughout Victoria.

The spike in offending has sparked police to warn motorists to be extra cautious when travelling on mountain roads and four-wheel drive tracks, after a 28-year-old Rye woman was killed in a crash near Toombon on Saturday and an 18-year-old Warrnambool man was lucky to escape injury after driving off an embankment at Mount Buller on Friday.

So far this year, 143 motorists have lost their lives on Victorian roads, a 35 per cent increase compared to last year’s figures to the June long weekend.

Acting assistant Commissioner road policing, Martin O’Brien, said winter weather exacerbated risks to motorists.

“Over the long weekend, we’ve seen an increase in collisions involving vehicles on mountain roads or four-wheel-drive tracks - unfortunately, one of these has resulted in a fatality, whilst there were several other near misses police responded to,” he said.

“The wintry weather can cre-

ate dangerous conditions on these mountain roads and four-wheeldrive tracks, and if you’re unfamiliar with these roads or inexperienced driving them, it can be a recipe for disaster.

“We would advise motorists to monitor the conditions and avoid travelling on these roads if you’re unequipped or is unsafe to do so –you’re better to play it safe than be sorry.

“Police will continue to enforce against those who engage in risky driving behaviour, and we make no apologies for this – it only takes on poor decision and a split second to cause a tragedy.”

According to the recommendation before council, the ARP is the conduit between community, resilience groups and the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC).

The ARP will help identify community issues and concerns, and where appropriate, advocate and lobby, in conjunction with the community, government departments, other agencies and council to implement programs and initiatives to address these concerns.

Council currently holds external grant funds which support the employment of a community resilience officer who provides secretariat support to ARP and plans and delivers resilience and preparedness activities.

ON PATROL: Senior Sergeant Mick Savage (left) with Senior Constable Clinton Griffiths, noted there had been a spike in offending compared to last year’s June long weekend.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Which midmorning meal serves as both breakfast and lunch (6)

8 What was the given name of the Dickens character, Scrooge (8)

9 Which term describes a half-breed (6)

10 Who looks on the bright side of things (8)

11 What is a female peacock (6)

13 Name the Spanish politician who was the founder of the Spanish Socialist party, Pablo ... (8)

16 What is a wolf spider also known as (8)

19 Which fin is generally developed on the back of aquatic vertebrates (6)

22 Name a game played frequently in the USA (8)

24 Which spotted, leopard-like cat is found in the Americas (6)

25 What is a trapezoidal zither with metal strings (8)

26 Which bush tucker is made of flour and water (6)

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2 What is a word, agreeing with another in terminal sound (5)

3 Name a cardinal point of the compass (5)

4 What is devotion to pleasure (8)

5 Which term describes a religious denomination (4)

6 Name the messenger of the gods (6)

7 What was the former official name of Iran (6)

12 What is an indefinitely long period of time (4)

14 Who is the master of an inn (8)

15 What is the 15th March known as (4)

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

SUDOKU

17 Which major planet has 15 small planets (6)

18 What is a long, narrow excavation in the ground (6)

20 Which term describes a cold (5)

21 What is a sun-dried brick (5)

23 What is the culmination of something (4)

QUICK THINK

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

WHICH WORDS

(a)

(b)

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Break-even point (3)

Estimate (abb) (3)

Garden flower: sweet ... (3)

Guide (5)

Military instrument (5)

Mixture of metals (5)

Normal (7)

Of the laity (3)

Repel

Student

SOLUTIONS

Magnificent creek setting on 40 acres

PERFECTLY located between Wangaratta and Beechworth and the nearby Alpine region is this magnificent property on the Horseshoe Creek.

The home has recently been renovated with updated kitchen, bathroom and fixtures throughout.

Heating and cooling are well catered for with evaporative cooling, wood combustion heating, floor heating and split system heating and cool-

ing with 5.5kw solar system to provide low energy running costs.

There are three bedrooms in total all with built in wardrobes, separate lounge room, separate rumpus room, two toilets and a detached bungalow.

Externally there is ample shedding with large enclosed storage shed, double brick garage and carport for car storage plus chook shed and wood shed.

Water is plentiful with well water to house and gardens plus a rainwater

tank, two dams and stock and domestic water from the creek.

There are seven separate paddocks for stock with troughs or dam water, stock yards and a beautiful established garden.

The property is in a perfect location with easy access to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, snow fields and the Milawa Gourmet Region.

Contact agents Nutrient Harcourts to arrange you inspection.

Agent | Phone | Price | Location |

Nutrien Harcourts 5722 9444

$1,235,000 188 Diffey Road, Everton

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Milawa lifestyle living

THIS Milawar festyle property is ideally located in a quiet court.

The three-bedroom brick veneer home is perfectly positioned and within walking distance of all the things that makes this area so desirable.

This affordable one-acre allotment opportunity in the Milawa Gourmet Region

All three bedrooms have built-in robes.

This property offers the new owners the opportunity to expand, renovate and extend to make their dream home.

The kitchen provides both an electric oven and stove, dishwasher, ample storage, and breakfast bar, with an adjoining meals area and separate living area.

The main bathroom is roomy with separate shower, spa bath and WC.

winter evenings, while ducted evaporative cooling and a reverse cycle split system ensure year-round comfort.

The enclosed garage provides a versatile space that can provide the new owners or rumpus room.

A spacious paved outdoor entertaining area caters for all seasons with direct carport accommodation and large shedding

Whilst providing both beauty and privacy the garden can be admired by many areas of the home.

Established lawns, trees, garden beds and a sizable vegetable garden truly add something special to this home.

Further enhancing this property are additional garden shedding X 3, bore & pump, garden irrigation, ceiling fans, large laundry with second toilet, 12 solar panels, and two water tanks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a home in the Milawa region within walking distance of the Milawa Primary School, Brown Brothers, Milmore.

Please contact Danial Siperki at Harcourts to arrange a private inspection on 0400 027 473.

Agent | Phone | Price | Location |

Nutrien Harcourts 5722 9444

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Quality designed home

DEDICATED to family design, this home had been newly constructed in a desirable new estate in Wangaratta.

This well presented four-bedroom home combines outstanding quality and functionality all within Creek Mist Estate.

The sizeable home offers a seamless open plan living, dining and kitchen with high nine foot ceilings throughout.

A cleverly designed kitchen showcases stone benches, large island bench with premium Smeg stainless cooking, pendant lighting, and an abundance of soft close storage along with a walk-in pantry.

This fantastic home provides a primary bedroom with spacious walk-in robes and an impressive ensuite with an overtiles, dual vanities, and stone benches.

Smartly designed the three separated guest bedrooms all contain built in robes and share the main bathroom with sepbench top.

Designed to maximise natural light with a strong emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, the home’s alfresco area leads to a fully landscaped yard with automated sprinkler system.

The oversized double garage 6m X 8m provides car accommodation for two large vehicles along with ample storage.

Comfort is ensured with ducted refrigerated heating and cooling.

Located in a new estate situated on a corner allotment (588m2), there is scope to add shedding or a pool.

The home, constructed by Hadar Homes in 2022, is within close proximity to Cathedral College P-12 and early education providers.

To arrange your private inspection please call Danial Siperki at Harcourts Real Estate mob 0400 027 473.

MF175 Tractor c/w Front Blade Engine rebuild exe condition, River Runner Ski Boat 327 inboard Chev Motor & Ski Bar, Wakeboards & Waterskis, Land Cruiser Camping Box Canopy c/w awning double bed 12 volt connection, Shed Frame 90ft x 40ft x 20ft height (trusses, roof purlins and columns), 10,000 litre & 5000 litre Fuel Tanks, Dam Floats, RSJ Columns & Steel, Culverts, Tether Rake, 2-4 mtr Bucket & Grab c/w JD Quick Hitch, 3pl Scallop Discs, Heavy Duty Slasher, Smudger, Stick Rake, Old handmade Bricks & Bluestone, Outdoor Timber Bench Seats, Sleepers, 80yr old Oregon, 3pl Spreader, Honda

Motor & Fire Pump c/w Hoses, 1,000 ltr s/s Ex Milk Vat, Timber & Steel Roof Trusses, Roofing

Iron, Quantity of Timber Logs (Mixed Species, some cypress pine), Quantity of Storage

Lockers, Quantity of Timber Slabs (Red Gum, Fiddle Back & Stringy), Mobile Tractapak Welder c/w Holden 186 Motor, Trailers, Inter Truck Bonnet, Drill Press 2 hp, Wood Lathe, Laminated

Flooring, Collections, Horse Drawn Plough, Trawallah Jack, HR Holden Station Wagon Body, TK Bedford Cab, Volkswagen Motor, Stained & Lead Light Window Panels, Historic Window & Door Frame, Old English Pram, Old Traps, Old Drill Press, Camping Gear, Engel Refrigerator, Outdoor lanterns, 150L spot sprayer, Holden Commodore Grill, Lawnmowers, Bottle Jack 10t, Stihl Chainsaws, Bullbar, 5ft Kubota front cutting deck, Gendone 3 PL Spreader, Gates, Portable Fuel Tank. Plus a host of hand tools & sundry items. Inspection highly advised.

Property available for purchase via Ray White Mansfield, Ph: 03 5775 2792. 140 Acres $1.9m

Securities Ltd

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Wangaratta 3677

Wangaratta 3677

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BMW X1 IS A NEW BEST FRIEND FOR THE FAMILY

By DEREK OGDEN, Marque Motoring

THE new BMW X1 is a little car with big ideas. BMW has imbued the third generation of its compact SUV with extra space, higher tech and more features to make it what the maker claims is the segment leader. I tend to agree.

Coming to Australia in two petrol powered variants – an electric version is penned for later this year – the entry-level is the X1 sDrive18i front wheel drive, which leaps to the X1 xDrive20i all-wheel drive.

Added attractions have upped prices to $60,400, plus on road costs, for the sDrive18i and $70,400, plus on-roads, for the xDrive20i.

Two added-cost enhancement packages are available. An M Sport Package pumps the price up to $73,400.

Leaving the former model in the feature remaindered rack, the base model now includes such things as keyless entry/start, sports seats, a 10.7-inch multimedia touchscreen, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, ‘Hey BMW!’ voice control, a head-up display, GPS with augmented reality view, dual-zone climate control, adaptive LED headlights, a powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist and a blind-spot monitor.

The sDrive18i on test sported Enhancement One, which delivered metallic paint, panoramic glass sunroof, driving assistant professional, electrically adjustable front seats and sliding rear

seats, harman / kardon premium audio and 19-inch alloy wheels, all for an extra $6513.

However, there is one oddity: a subscription system by which the bones of heated seats and steering wheel are embedded in the Aussie released X1, but the skeleton will only come to life by the owner paying a subscription starting at $29 a month up to a lifetime $589. BMW claims it saves the buyer money: really!

The car is covered by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with three years complimentary 24 / 7 roadside assistance.

STYLING

While the new X1 has put on the inches, the compact SUV maintains near perfect proportions, all the way from its expansive rejigged signature kidney-style radiator, via a curved roofline, to a neatand-tidy no nonsense rear.

With a typical squared-off SUV stance, extensive glass makes for panoramic views of surroundings from all seating positions.

INTERIOR

With the X1 now rivalling the dimensions of the first X3m it’s no surprise this new car feels like a medium SUV.

Wrap around front seats offer excellent support in dayto-day motoring, and while on the firm side, maintain a level of comfort welcome on long trips.

Two adults can sit in relative comfort behind a similar pair in front, with good head,

knee and legroom, even with the panoramic roof.

The middle position is fit only for short trips or small children.

ISOFIX anchors are positioned on the outboard seats as well as top-tether points across all three.

Comfort is bolstered by adjustable air vents behind the centre console, two USB-C charge ports, pockets behind the front seats, bottle holders in the doors and a fold-down centre armrest with cup holders.

Behind the 40:20:40 split folding rear bench is room for 540 litres of cargo with all seats in use, expanding to a generous 1600 litres with the second-row seat backs folded flat. No room for a spare, only a tyre repair kit.

INFOTAINMENT

Bye-bye buttons is the catchphrase here, with the need to dig into the touchscreen for several vehicle systems, the most annoying being for the climate control air-con. Gone is the iDrive rotary control knob of yore too. In its place is the engine start / stop button, electronic gearshift switch and audio volume roller.

The centre console itself is a bridging version with a large open space underneath for easy-access storage.

At the base of the centre stack is a phone charging point which holds the handset in a near vertical plane, making it easy to view when in position.

A 10.7-inch centre screen, plus 10.25-inch digital instru-

ment display are sharp as a tack to view and responsive to inputs.

‘Hey BMW’ voice commands now have more options.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS

Power in the X1 sDrive18i comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine developing 115 kW at 6500rpm and 230 Nm between 1500 and 4600 rpm, driving the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

SAFETY

The X1 carries a five-star safety rating based on 2022 Euro NCAP tests.

DRIVING

Despite featuring a threecylinder turbocharged petrol engine, the X1 sDrive 18i performs as well as the ditched four-cylinder motor at low speeds in city traffic.

Tuning is the key here, with the newbie, following an at-times tardy take-off running with relative ease through the rev band. No neck-snapping acceleration, but according to BMW, at 9 seconds, 0.6 seconds sooner to 100 km/h than the previous model’s time on the way to a 215 km/h top speed.

Overtaking on the open road can raise a few questions about the missing pot, though.

The maker claims combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres.

AT A GLANCE

MODEL RANGE

BMW X1 SDRIVE18I FWD $60,400

BMW X1 XDRIVE20I AWD $70,400

BMW X1 XDRIVE 20I M SPORT AWD $73,400

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local BMW dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (BMW X1 sDrive18i 1.5L Turbo 3-cylinder petrol, 7sp dual clutch automatic, FWD)

RATINGS:

Looks: 7/10; Performance: 7/10; Safety: 8/10; Thirst: 8/10;

Practicality: 8/10; Comfort: 7/10; Tech: 8/10; Value: 7/10

The test X1 sDrive 18i clocked an average of 7.2 litres of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol over the test period.

Steering has been the subject of attention from engineers and is smooth and responsive in town, yet able to cope with assurance on the open road or hilly twists and turns.

Wind and engine noise allow a normal level of conversation between occupants, the only blemish being some

tyre noise on courser road surfaces.

SUMMARY

Traditionally blinkered by driving performance at the expense of features, BMW has flipped with the new X1. With the vehicle’s ambitions to be a medium-size SUV, it is well on the way to being a friend of the family.

STANDARD WARRANTY:

Five years / unlimited kilometres ends

TRANSFORMER: Much more than meets the eye from the latest BMW X1 compact SUV.

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 4G/5G AT: APEX HILL LOOKOUT, BRIGHT VIC 3741

1. The proposal on the existing lattice tower consists of: Removal of (10) panel antennas and (3) omni antennas Installation of (6) panel antennas 2.533m long and (3) AIR antennas 0.827m long Ancillary works including installation of (6) tower mast amplifiers behind panel antennas Internal works within the existing equipment shelter

2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as permit exempt under Clause 52.19 of the Alpine Planning Scheme based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564: 2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Emily Wardlaw on behalf of Telstra, 0422 685 472, consultation@acquirecomm.com.au by Thursday 6 July 2023. Further information can also be obtained from https://www.rfnsa.com.au/3741003

MUDGEGONGA HALL RESERVE COMMITTEE INCORPORATED

Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held at Mudgegonga Hall on 19 July 2023 commencing at 7.30 pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Mudgegonga Hall Reserve Committee for a term of three years.

The current committee’s term will expire on 25 August 2023.

All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night.

Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action office or at the meeting. For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Andrew Milford on 0458 221 001.

Notification by Buyer – Intention to apply for the permanent transfer of a Licence to Take and Use Surface Water

GMW Reference No: BPTWE0004-23

I Antonio Fraola of 20 Mummery Lane OVENS VIC 3738

Refer to Vic Roads Map: 49 E3

Intend to make application to permanently transfer entitlement to my existing Licence to Take & Use Surface Water and increase my licensed volume from 54.0ML/Year to 90.0ML/Year. The volume sought in the application is 36.0ML/Year. The water will be used for the purpose of: Irrigation

To be used on land described as:

VolFolioLot No.Plan No.Plan Type 123539122843324VPS

Any person able to demonstrate that their interests will be affected by the transfer of this Licence including any intended surface water use, is invited to make a formal submission setting out the nature of the impact within 14 days of receipt of this written notification.

To make a submission please read the information available to download from https://www.q-mwater. eom.au/customer-services/forms refer to No. 4 (or contact G-MW to arrange for a copy to be posted to you). Submissions must be lodged in writing using the template available by either mail or email to Customer Support Coordinator, Licensing Administration, PO Box 165, TATURA VIC 3616 or email licensingadmin@g-mwater.com.au

FOOD ORGANICS, GARDEN ORGANICS BIN DELIVERY

Our contractor, and their team have now commenced the staged delivery of the new 240L Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside bin, benchtop caddy, one year’s supply of caddy liners and education pack to properties receiving the new service. Your caddy will be attached to your new bin with a reusable cable tie. The new collection service model will commence from Monday, 3 July 2023 for all eligible properties. Do not place your FOGO bin out for collection prior to this time, as it will not be emptied.

Key changes that will take effect from Monday, 3 July include:

General Waste kerbside collection will move to the alternate fortnight to your recycling bin.

FOGO kerbside collection will be weekly. Your allocated collection day will remain the same.

Each week your green-lid FOGO bin will be out with either the yellow-lid recycling bin or the red-lid general waste bin. Your recycling bin will continue to be collected on the same fortnight, and your general waste bin will now be collected on the opposite fortnight.

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF AN INCORPORATED DOCUMENT

Notice is given that on 30 May 2023, Alpine Shire Council resolved to adopt the Alpine Shire Council Waste Services Policy No CLL-ID2.

The Waste Services Policy is incorporated by reference in Alpine Shire Council’s Community Local Law.

A copy of the updated Waste Services Policy is available online at https://www. alpineshire.vic.gov.au/council/our-council/ documents/waste-services-policy

You can also view the Waste Services Policy at the following locations:

Mount Beauty Library

Myrtleford Library

CLINICS 2023

Victorian Immunisation Schedule

Children - 0 to 5 years of age standard

vaccination

Students – Year 7 & Year 10 Secondary School based program including 15 to 19 yo catch ups.

Adults - Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus/ Whooping Cough (Boostrix), over 65yo

MOUNT BEAUTY

Venue: Lakeview Children’s Centre, Lakeside Avenue, Mt Beauty

Date/time: Wednesday, 28 June |

9.30am to 10.30am

MYRTLEFORD

Venue: Myrtleford Senior Citizens Centre, Smith Street, Myrtleford

Date/time: Thursday, 29 June |

9.30am to 11.00am

BRIGHT

Venue: Alpine View Children’s Centre, 23 Deacon Avenue, Bright

Date/time: Friday, 30 June |

9.30am to 11.00am

If you are unwell, please do not attend. You can contact MCH on (03) 5755 0555 for further information.

VACUUM CLEANER REPAIRS

MYRTLEFORD ALL TYPES

PHONE STAN 0427 011 753

2016 Nissan Navara

R X D23 4WD Twin Cab, steel tray, bull bar, 124,600kms, RWC, R EG (1UW9XF) to F eb 2024, $35,000.

Phone Tav 0438 217 468.

REDUCED!

WM Statesman (1OJ9OS), immaculate condition, 229,000km, new timing chains, p lugs, tyres, battery, Rego till April 2024, RWC, $11,000 ONO.

Ph 0438 217 103.

SUZUKI DRZ400 (2002), very good condition, low kilometres, recentl y serviced, 12 months rego, sold without RWC, (CB657), $3500. Phone Michael 0405 535 477.

FREE RANGE HENS

ISA Brown Pullets, POL $27ea. Pick upWang to Bright Becky & Hugh (03) 5798 1868 freerangehens.com.au

AGISTMENT WANTED

Beef Cattle Farms Wanted to Lease, Agist or Sharefarm.

Family farming operation based in Rosewhite is seeking 100 ac + beef cattle farms to lease, agist or sharefarm. References available, history of improving lease blocks. Jake@howman.com.au

2017 Ford Ranger XLT, 121,000km, (1LP5RD), ARB bullbar, winch, driving lights an d canopy, suspension done, RWC, $49,950. Ph 0400 601 451.

Ph 0411 890 925

HOUSE sitter wanted, 3 weeks over August/ September. Rural outlook, small cottage, 1 cat. Ph 0419 200 998.

PLANTATION and BULK SUPPLY of RADIATOR PINE Phone 0448 933 999.

HODGKIN, Walter David “Wally”.

Passed away June 16, 2023. Aged 85 years.

Cherished brother and brother-in-law to Sandra and Denis.

Uncle to Bradley, Craig, Janelle, Jaclyn and their families.

Forever in our hearts.

DEATH NOTICES

JINNETTE

In loving memory of Mr Ray Jinnette, 87 years of Bright who passed away peacefully at North East Health surrounded by his loving family Mick and Carolyn, Wal and Vicky, grandchildren and their partners.

“Reunited with Betty”

Private Burial

NANSON (Jarrott), Dorothy Christine. 6/11/1950 – 6/6/2023

The family of Dorothy Christine Nanson is saddened to announce her passing on June 6, 2023. Aged 72 years.

Reunited with her dedicated mother and father, Florence and Aubrey Jarrott.

Dorothy’s celebration of life was held on Monday, June 19, 2023

NEAL, Frederick John Fred 22/5/1940 – 18/6/2023

To know him was to love him. God saw that you were in pain, He did what he thought best, He put his arms around you, And called you home to rest.

Adored husband of Frances.

Much loved and devoted father of Sharon, Michael, and Peter.

Father-in-law of Gerald and Melinda.

Loving, caring and adored Pa of Matthew, Michael, Damien, Simon, Emily and Chloe. You will be greatly missed by You have left many great memories for us all.

FUNERAL NOTICES

NEAL

The funeral service to honour the life of Mr Frederick (Fred) Neal will be held at the Myrtleford Uniting Church, at 1.30pm on Friday, June 23, 2023 followed by private burial.

Cancer Council would be much appreciated. https://www.cancercouncilfundraising.com.au/

CRISP, Zannie. 26/12/1962-20/6/1982

Loving memories always. Never forgotten.

~ Uncle Alan, Aunty Marg, Anndrea, Debbie, Brennan and families.

CRISP, Zannie. 26/12/1962-20/6/1982

In loving memory of our beautiful and much loved daughter.

~ Ruth and Bob (dec). Adored sister of Mathew, Simon and Hayley. Always in our hearts and never forgotten.

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Porepunkah Panthers return to the diamond

THE Porepunkah Panthers under 12 squad were playing at home this week against the Wangaratta Rangers.

The under 12s had a high scoring close game with only one run separating the teams at the end.

In the diamond the Panthers have been making the right choices looking for the outs.

Highlights were Harvey Hughes playing second base, picking up the ball nicely and throwing out the batter at first base.

Yuna Meddings at shortstop was involved in a few stops and Steph Alexander playing third base showed a clean glove by stopping a hard hit line drive.

Eamon Thompson had an outstanding game, making outs at shortstop then coming into pitch and taking a great catch.

Wes Booth once again put in a solid effort behind the plate, not letting anything get by.

The Panthers also had a good day with the bat as well, batting in 17 runs in four innings.

Final score was Wangaratta 18 def Porepunkah 17.

The under 15 Porepunkah Panthers stayed in the match until the end, but Wangaratta Rangers pulled away late for the win.

Makiah McCallum was great on the mound for Porepunkah, pitching three innings, allowing one hit and seven runs whilst striking out seven.

Wade Pronk came in as relief pitcher in the last innings striking out a batter, while Paige Anders was solid catch-

Bright golfers hit the course

DESPITE the wintery conditions felt across the past weeks, the Bright Golf Club has seen an array of dazzling scores.

Veterans, Monday, June 5, Stableford

A grade winner: Mick Dunne (16) 35 points. B grade winner: Frances Bentley (33) 35 points.

NTPs – third: Graham Barrow, sixth: Michael O’Shea, 11th: Graham Badrock, 16th: Mick Dunne.

Ladies, Wednesday, June 7, Stroke Monthly Medal

Winner: Tina Cook 69 net.

NTPs – third: Carol Burgess, sixth: Allison Gilbert, 11th: Tina Cook, 16th: Carol Burgess.

Men, Saturday, June 10, Stableford

ing all day and also led the team in stolen bases with four.

Special mention to Eamon Thompson, Lincoln Hughes and Heath Hughes who played up from the under 12s and didn’t look out of place - great to see the junior program working well.

Final score was Wangaratta 7 def Porepunkah 2.

The B grade team has been a changing team each week, with the goal of bringing through the junior talent to the A grade, with players Luka Bartelmez, Mason Anders and Eathen Edwards all under the age of 18 quickly progressing through the ranks.

Kaleb Hoare led things off on the hill for Porepunkah - the righty went four innings allowing 14 runs on 17 hits, striking out five and walking one.

Falls Creek recruit Amos Fabich threw two innings out

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of the bullpen to finish the game, with Jarrod McCormack taking the catching duties for the day.

Fabich had a dominating day for the Panthers, taking three very good catches in deep centerfield and also topped the batting getting on base twice out of his three at bats, hitting a nice line drive into the outfield.

Porepunkah Panthers tallied three runs in the sixth inningRandy Skippen, Jarred Smith and Andrew Smith all hit safely to bring in the runs.

It was nice to see a bit of fight back late in the game, with the final score Wangaratta 20 def Panthers 3.

The C grade Porepunkah Panthers claimed another victory for the year despite a big push by Wangaratta at the end.

Liam ‘Wild Thing’ Quinton started off on the hill for Porepunkah - pitching two

innings, he allowed zero hits, four runs scored against and striking out three batters, proving a headache for opposition batters.

Lachie Rosser came out of the bullpen to finish off the last two innings only allowing one more run to cross for Wangaratta.

Mason Anders took catching duties once again, having a solid game behind the plate.

In his first game back for a few years, Cade Nightingale showed he has lost nothing, with three hits in three at bats, smashing the ball all over the park.

C grade are still on top of their division and continue to show improvement, with the final score Porepunkah 10 def Wangaratta 5.

Porepunkah Panthers A grade squad watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 16-1 loss.

Heath Anders led things off on the mound for Porepunkah allowing only 10 runs and 13 hits striking out five batters.

Adrian Quinton threw the last innings of the game from the hill putting in a solid effort.

Damon Barker spent the day as catcher, making it look easy in wet conditions.

Stevie Johnstone took one of the best outfield catches seen, taking an overhead nolooker running back with the flight of the ball.

While Porepunkah managed to get most of the outs they didn’t seem as clean in the field as in previous weeks.

The Panthers will be playing this team in two weeks’ time and will be looking forward to a rematch.

Senior and under 18 training is on Tuesday from 4.30pm, junior training is Wednesday 4-5pm, and seniors from 5pm.

A grade winner: Jason Dodd (5) 37 points. B grade winner: Gareth Williams (17) 37 points. C grade winner: Ian Browne (22) 36 points.

NTPs – third: Jason Dodd, 11th: Jason Dodd, 16th: Andrew Cook.

Ladies, Saturday, June 10, Stableford

Winner: Jenny Ritcher (18) 33 points.

NTPs – third: Heather Thompson, sixth: Judith Voce, 11th: Tina Cook, 16th: Tina Cook.

STRIKE: Under 15 catcher Paige Anders gloves one over the plate.

PHOTO: Adam Rosser

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Hearing Services

BACK to back wins for the first time this AWFA season has the Savoy men on a high after a blistering start steered them to a 3-1 victory over Albury City.

On a wet Savoy Park on Sunday, the Savoys unveiled new recruit Thomas Caplin who made an immediate impression with a goal in the 18th minute to send his new team into the lead.

Goals to usual suspects Nagus Henry and Josh Zito shortly after put the Savoys in a dominant 3-0 position at half-time.

A scrappy second half saw plenty of physicality with cards flying out on both sides, including a red card for midfielder Lewis Halloway, which didn’t deter the Savoys who only conceded once in the 90 minutes of play.

Co- coach Richard Morgan said it was an exceptional 11 man performance across the board and was pleased to see the improvements on their 5-3 loss to City just a month ago.

“Particularly in the first half I think the three goals wasn’t an indication of how much we actually dominated, it could’ve been any number of goals really,” he said.

Zito was masterful in the midfield, creating chances all day for the Savoys while the back four continued to build with keeper Nathan Gleeson, only conceding twice in their past two regular season wins.

Morgan said it was a luxury to be able to bring in Caplin for his first game in blue, who had been training with the team for the past few weeks and added a zest of class to the Savoys front half.

“He’s incredible to watch, seeing how he can win balls and deliver balls to players,” he said.

“What he adds is the ability to go forward in attack for us and it’s not just the individual goals he will score himself but it’s the other goals he will assist with.

“If he gets some more games under his belt I’ll expect he’ll be even better than he was on the weekend.”

The Savoys’ run of form will be tested with a tough assignment against the newly crowned FA Cup winners in Albury United, who dispatched the Savoys 6-1 on their way to cup glory just two weeks ago.

Morgan said he expected a much different look to their FA Cup semi-final, with the additions of Jake Miles, Jack Milford and Caplin spreading confidence within his side.

“The game before our Wednesday night fixture we drew 3-3 with them; I’m hoping this one will be more along the lines of our draw against them,” he said.

“We’re going in there thinking we’re more than a fair chance to cause what people would be thinking as an upset, so we’re looking forward to it.”

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Shae’s stunner leads Savoy women

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

TORRENTIAL rain and icy winds couldn’t dampen the Savoy women spirits on Sunday morning as they made amends over Albury City with a 1-0 triumph at Savoy Park.

Coming off a draw to City in their last fixture, the top of the table Savoys were eager to take the full three points at home.

A scoreless first half was shortly followed by a perfect free kick from midfielder Shae Justice who even surprised herself as she found the top right corner of the net in the 49th minute, which proved the difference between the two sides.

Coach Gabby Paglia said the

top of nine degrees recorded during play with spurts of heavy rain was the coldest she had experienced, but was happy with how the team grinded out a win.

“I’d say it was probably the toughest game we have played this year… we were really ran off our feet,” she said.

“I don’t think we played as well as we could have; there was some slow movement with our play which I think came down to the weather.

“There was some really good crossing that created shots on goal they were somehow able to save.

“I’m really happy with how the girls played overall, we managed to hold them off pretty well and play to how

the weather allowed us.”

Albury City’s five defender formation caused problems for the Savoys in their 1-1 draw last month and Paglia said they were faced with a similar challenge on Sunday.

“We tried to beat them with our speed really, quick easy passes, playing low and wide, taking those crosses and making sure someone was there at that back post,” she said.

Jess Stringer made a successful return in goal, keeping a clean sheet for the fifth time this season as the Savoys look to carry their strong defensive form against Albury United this week.

Despite being the only team to beat the Savoys this season, United have dropped their past

two games, including to St Pat’s, and have found themselves sliding to fifth on the table.

Paglia said the girls will remain wary of the talented United as they look to juggle injuries of their own, with captain Frankie Carroll out this week with concussion while Amber Howell and Taylah Geddes will be battling sore knees to be fit in time at Savoy Park this weekend.

“We’ll be feeling a bit hesitant with a couple of positions but we’ll see how we go with who’s available,” she said.

“They’re pretty important players for us, but I think with some movements in the side and appropriate strapping of knees we should be ok.”

DOWN THE LINE: Gabby Paglia launches the ball forward with City’s Evelyn Takle in pursuit.

DOUBLE TEAM: Sage Davidson and Taylah Geddes do their best to take the ball from Tess Buckley during Myrtleford’s tough 1-0 win over Albury City on Sunday morning.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

HARD BALL: Will Osborne giving Sebastian Berkhout all he can handle in the Savoy back half.

CHASE IS ON: Savoys recruit Thomas Caplin impressed in his Myrteford debut as he was being chased along the wing by Albury City’s Cain Terry.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

Rain keeps golfers away from Mount Beauty

THE ladies of the Mount Beauty Golf Club, albeit only four of them, ventured out on Wednesday, June 14 to play their nine hole par three course with Carol Bartholomew (36) scoring a massive 21 points followed in by Ute Svoboda (48) with 13 points.

On Saturday, June 17 the Ladies played their par three nine hole course, with Ute Svoboda taking the victory with 20 points, while runner-up was Liz Harvey with 18 points.

Only three men manage to play the front nine on Saturday which meant that a comp could not take place, with the players having a fun time adjusting to the ‘dampish’ conditions.

Monday, June 12 saw the club’s King’s Birthday 2 Ball Ambrose event.

This year, it was decided to have a draw for playing partners.

With the field divided equally in half, by handicap, a draw was made from the low handicap heap then the high handicap heap - this proved to be a much fairer way of sorting pairs as was seen in the

closeness of the scoring.

The winning pair consisted of Victor Selway and Michael Bartholomew with 66.75 points.

Second place went to Dave Etherton and Dave Browning with 67 points, while third place was shared by Fred Gerardson and Allan Retallick, and Ross Rynehart and Liz Harvey with their 67.75 apiece.

NTPs went to Stuie Jelbart on the seventh, along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, ninth was Rick Biesboer while Allan Retallick proved superior on both the 17th and 18th, taking home the money.

Saturday, June 17 was a par comp with a field of 19, won by Peter Hertzog.

Victor Selway with -1 secured second place, and Don Mason came home in third place.

NTPs went to Gerad Biesboer on the seventh, along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, Roger Church took the ninth, Stuie Jelbart the 17th, and again Allan Retallick took home the money on the 18th.

Wet weather hinders Myrtleford golf

A GROUP of 38 players played last Monday in the King’s Ambrose, with players coming from Wodonga, Benalla, and Wangaratta.

Winners of the scratch event: Aaron Jose and Ben Holmes, runners up: Brad Carroll and David Clark.

Winners of Men’s handicap: Lachlan Moore and Brannan Duffy, runners up: Paul Cowman and Warren Rowney.

Winners of Ladies, Mixed: Angela and Karl O’Shaughnessy, runners up: Denise and Fox O’Donohue. A big thanks goes to Lesley

DMB netballers fight hard against benchmark squad

THE Dederang-Mount Beauty A grade netball side have lost their second consecutive home game despite a gallant effort against Yackandandah on Saturday.

The Bombers, who were boosted by the return of regular centre Elise Stewart, were unable to match it with one of the benchmark teams for the full four quarters, going down by 17 goals – 39 to 56.

The home side made a promising start in the first 15 minutes of play, with both teams trading goals for the most part, leaving Dederang-Mount Beauty with a small two-goal deficit to chase.

After the first break, it was all Yackandandah as the second-placed side showed their opposition and the league why they will be a force to be reckoned with.

The Bombers were behind seven goals at half-time and at times they struggled to find a way through the Roos’ defence.

The game opened up in the second half and both teams were able to hit the scoreboard more often.

In a positive sign for coach Alex Novak and her Bombers, they saved their highest-scoring quarter until last and made sure that the margin did not get out of hand.

Alysha de Koeyer netted 30 goals and an efficient Mandy Fairbairn chipped in with 9 goals of her own from only 11 attempts.

After 10 rounds of netball, de Koeyer has passed the 300-goal milestone (301 goals) and will be hoping to go close to doubling this tally by season’s end.

Browne and Marg Fitridge for cooking lunch, Dick Matthews in the office and Gerard and Tristan for the presentation of the course.

The club thanks local members for supporting the day, with the next Ambrose in November.

Despite the weather, four very keen and brave players including Dylan Pool from Beechworth played on Wednesday, June 14 in the Myrtleford Burgerville Burgers Stableford.

From all reports, the course was wet and playable.

ROUND RESULTS:

Winner was David Clark with 31 points, runner up was Dylan Pool.

Saturday, June 17 saw a crop of 22 players compete in the Myrtleford Burgerville Burgers Stableford.

Surprisingly the course was good, considering how much rain the area has seen lately.

Winner of A grade was Karl O’Shaughnessy with a fantastic 36 points, runner up Brad Carroll with 33 points.

Winner of B grade and Burger Champion was David Clark with 34 points, runner up Ichlis Giovanni with 33 points.

NORTH East Bushrangers

Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”

Eleven NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.

One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.

Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

U14 Boys 1 47 def by Dandenong 2 48

(Top Scorers: Keoni Anderson 14, Charlie Voss 12, Harris Kain 8)

U14 Boys 2 45 def Surfcoast 44

(Top Scorers: Brock Buckland 15, Joseph Milton 13, Michael Moylan 9)

U14 Girls 1 40 def by Sandringham 2 49

(Top Scorers: Ella Mercieca 17, Lily Purss 8, Maisey Moscrop 6)

U14 Girls 2 24 def by Eltham 5  41

(Top Scorers: Kaity Ford 9, Paige Ely 6, Maria Hanley 6)

U16 Boys 1 61 def Bulleen 2 33

(Top Scorers: Connor Breheny 11, Dashiell Smith 10, Charlie Maher 8)

U16 Boys 2 39 def Altona 2 28

(Top Scorers: Lenny Lonergan 14, Sam Kain 8, Mateo Hanley 7)

U16 Girls 1 76 def Knox 1 40

(Top Scorers: Mekenzie Wood 18, Molly Moylan 17, Elise Napier 9)

U16 Girls 2 54 def Broadmeadows 2 24

(Top Scorers: Sophia Kotzur 16, Lexus Flower 10, Portia Johnston 8)

U18 Boys 1 76 def Camberwell 1 70

(Top Scorers: Coen Ainsworth 18, Frank Oguche 18, Caleb Wharepapa 13)

U18 Boys 2 64 def Altona 2 48

(Top Scorers: Nic Watson 18, James Frazer 13, Cam Cooper 11)

U18 Girls 59 def Wyndham 40

(Top Scorers: Jess Freeman 21, Milly Evans 19, Montanna Burke 9)

YLM 67 def by Mornington 131

(Top Scorers: Hugo Cusack 20, Jesse King 16, Isaac Plummer 11)

The challenges keep coming for a Dederang-Mount Beauty side (five wins from 10 games, 102 per cent), who are desperate to win a finals berth, despite falling to seventh spot on the Tallangatta & District Netball Association ladder with Barnawartha getting the job done against Wahgunyah.

Next-start opponents Tallangatta (away), who find themselves in the all-important top five with eight games remaining, currently hold a six-point advantage over the Bombers.

In other senior netball results, B grade lost to Yackandandah by 13 goals (28-41) after a bright start, whilst C grade were overpowered by 38 goals (22-60).

WINNERS: Ben Holmes (left) and Aaron Jose took out the Kings Ambrose scratch event last Monday.

CHAMPIONS: Victor Selway (left) and Michael Bartholomew took out the club’s King’s Birthday 2 Ball Ambrose event with 66.75 points.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

Bring on the best

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“They’re a quality team, they’re very well drilled, they’ve been able to keep their list together for a few years and top up here and there, like what we’ve been trying to do,” Harrison said.

“It’ll be a good hit-out, it’s nice to not have to travel to Bonnie Doon for once, we’ve gone down there the last three or four years.

“We also get another six players available to come back into the team this week, I think we had seven changes from our game before the bye going into Goorambat for various reasons.

“We’ll have a pretty strong list heading into this week.

“Max Rampling stepped back in on the weekend after having a couple of weeks off with a broken finger, and he was really good.

“Alexander Dalbosco, who won our best and fairest last year, he’s been going well enough early but the last two games he’s really started to find some form and use the ball well.

“With some of those players who have been good for us over the last few years, they’ve been good but they’ve been a bit quiet – now they’re starting to find some form.”

The reserve squad also took home a win, smashing the Bats 25.26 (176) to 0.1

(1) – Thomas Mullane-Grant dined out up forward, ending with 16 goals.

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

Bats too good for Bright netballers

By NATHAN DE VRIES

A STRONG second half showing from Bright’s A grade squad wasn’t enough to take the victory over Goorambat on Saturday, with Bright limiting the damage to a 21-44 scoreline.

The Bats were in control of the game through the first two terms, breaking out to a 15 goal lead by half-time, despite bothersome conditions.

The wind played havoc with ball movement up and down the court, as passes were blown off course and goalers had to contend with an additional adversary in the gusts.

After the half, Bright started to click together, with the defender limiting the damage in a percentage blocking effort.

Maddi Muller and Lara Lock were best on court in a solid effort in defence and midcourt.

A/B grade coach Marlene Steiner said conditions were difficult for both teams to navigate.

“It was windy, it was quite windy, so we knew we couldn’t throw long passes across court because we knew once when we did that the wind would take it,” she said.

BENALLA

MILAWA

“Both sides were having difficulty with that, and accuracy in front of goals on both sides wasn’t fabulous either.

“The A grade started quite well – we scored a few then they scored a few, then they took off on us.

“The beauty again was the defence kept them to a low score, they could’ve easily gone out to 60 goals, but the defence end did a champion effort once again and reduced that percentage for Goorambat.

“We’re very good at that, keeping the other side down on their scoring, that’s been greatly improved from the girls.”

Bright swapped players in and out of action frequently, due to some light injuries, but all players performed well.

The B graders had a close

SCOREBOARD

game, downed by the Bats 31-42, while B reserve took a mammoth 74-16 win to sit on top of the ladder.

C grade got home by 10 goals, while the under 15s took a 21-11 victory.

Bright’s netballers return to Pioneer Park this weekend for their only home and away fixture against Bonnie Doon.

“Last week, the biggest issue for us was the wind, it was quite frustrating, so fingers crossed,” Steiner said.

“We’re very excited about being at home again.

“A grade should have everyone back, Alecia (Kelly) is back off injury and personal commitments, we’re very excited to have her back in the team.

“Each week, we keep getting better, there’s a lot of progression with good court play.”

RESERVES RESULTS

Benalla All Blacks .......7.8.50 Milawa ......................5.6.36

GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Damian Broughton 1. MILAWA: Jarryd Wallace 5, Kristopher Allan 2, Sebastian De Napoli 2, Nick Giggins 2, Luke Toohey 2, Harry Allan 1, Aiden Bihun 1, Jack Bussell 1, Jack Stevenson 1, Ned Turner 1, Steven Williamson 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford, John Hughes, Kyle Collisson, Kieran Linke, Damian Broughton, David Button. MILAWA: Josh Owen, Brent Newton, xavier Ham, Liam Murphy, Jarryd Wallace, Daniel Bihun.

KING VALLEY

TARRAWINGEE

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Anthony Ciancio 3, Charlie Davies 3, Trey Vincent 3, Jack Davies 2, Jack Sloan 2, Ryan Wait 2, Nick Stebnyckyj 1. TARRAWINGEE: Ethan Roach 5, David Thayer 4, Seth Coonan 2, Matt Seymour 2, Hugh Amery 1, Jarrod Everitt , Dan Hogarth 1, Sam Peters 1, Thomas Salmon 1. BEST: KING VALLEY: Charlie Davies, Sam Evans, Trey Vincent, Bradley Collihole, Tim Roman, Ryan Wait. TARRAWINGEE: Jarrod Everitt, Hugh Amery, Ethan Roach, David Thayer, Reiley Murtagh, Seth Coonan.

GOORAMBAT 0.1 2.1 2.2 3.5.23

BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Karl Mullins, Joshua Kotvas, Eoin Fitzgerald, Tomás Ó Suilleabháin, Ahren McNab, Jack Melrose. MILAWA: Michael Box, John Jones, Daniel Freeman, Hamish Falla, Dylan C Savage, James Peck. King Valley .............17.8.110 Tarrawingee ..............5.4.34

BEST: KING VALLEY: Bradley McPoyle, Alex Tatulaschwili, Brett Sessions, Shane Lindsay, Joel Burchall, Tomas Newton. TARRAWINGEE: Tyler Heywood, Cameron Kennedy, Ethan Ryan, Spencer Jones, Thomas Deans, Declan Espejo. Goorambat .................0.1.1 Bright ..................25.26.176

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES

A GRADE:

Benalla All Blacks 31 def by Milawa 73; King Valley 38 def by Tarrawingee 43; Goorambat 44 def Bright 21; Moyhu 31 def by Greta 52; North Wangaratta 13 def by Whorouly 43

B GRADE:

Benalla All Blacks 40 def by Milawa 42; King Valley 48 def

Tarrawingee 26; Goorambat 42 def Bright 31; Moyhu 13 def by Greta 38; North Wangaratta 49 def Whorouly 48

B RESERVE:

Benalla All Blacks 37 def by Milawa 40; King Valley 32 drew with Tarrawingee 32; Goorambat 16 def by Bright 74; Moyhu 37 def by Greta 44; North Wangaratta 27 def by Whorouly 59

C GRADE:

Benalla All Blacks 27 def Milawa 23; King Valley 18 def by Tarrawingee 48; Goorambat 28 def by Bright 38; Moyhu 22 def by Greta 61; North Wangaratta 31 def by Whorouly 47

UNDER 15:

Benalla All Blacks 22 def Milawa 20; King Valley 35 def

Tarrawingee 24; Goorambat 11 def by Bright 21; Moyhu 16 def by Greta 37; North Wangaratta 17 def by Whorouly 36

ROUND 12

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

BRIGHT vs BONNIE DOON

GRETA vs MILAWA

TARRAWINGEE vs GOORAMBAT

NORTH WANGARATTA vs BENALLA ALL BLACKS

MOYHU vs WHOROULY

KING VALLEY - BYE

BRIGHT 3.6 5.10 9.13 11.17.83

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Benjamin Reaburn 2, Dylan Beavis 1. BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 4, Riley O’Shea 2, Tyler Thomason 2, Tex McIntosh 1, Max Rampling 1, Darcy Sholl 1. BEST: GOORAMBAT: Darcy Edgar, Jamie Dunne, Rick Walker, Charles Hunter, Ryan Burns, Jim Taylor. BRIGHT: Darcy Sholl, Alexander Dalbosco, Cooper Thomason, Tex McIntosh, Chad Martin, Kieren Jamieson.

MOYHU 1.2 2.6 3.7 2.8.38

GRETA 5.6 5.6 8.13 15.16.106

GOALS: MOYHU: Charlie West 3, Harrison Bell 1. GRETA: Frazer Judd 7, Lachie Kennett 3, Tyler Arrowsmith 1, Joshua Bell 1, Brodie Pearson 1, Ned Rohrt 1. BEST: MOYHU: Charlie West, Matthew Thrum, Liam Cook, George Hearn, Harrison Grant, Xavier Wales. GRETA: James McClounan, Frazer Judd, Paul Fruzynski, Bradley Whinray, Zac Northey, Thomas Rosser.

NORTH WANGARATTA 5.3 6.5 8.12 9.13.67

WHOROULY 0.0 5.3 6.5 9.6.60

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Cooper Gracie 2, Tyler Nanson 2, Tyler Schulze 2, Jhye Devine 1, Ryley Ely 1, Taylor O’Brien. WHOROULY: Riley Calvene 3, Joshua Newton 3, Andrew Newton 1, Jake Riley 1, Glenn White 1. BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: Tyler Schulze, Ryley Ely, Hamish Willett, Ben Schulz-Dahlenburg, Adam Enever, Patrick Kelly. WHOROULY: Edward Bramich, Corey Southern, Riley Calvene, Andrew Newton, Samuel Piazza, Darcy O’Shannessy.

BEST: GOORAMBAT: Todd Haslam, Daniel Hooper, Aiden Phillips, Nathan Delaney, Declan Lawford, Jack Williams. BRIGHT: Guy Campbell, Thomas Mullane-Grant, Brodie Brain, Jed Pryor, Adam Whelann, Conner Forde. Moyhu ......................6.4.40 Greta ...................18.11.119

BEST: MOYHU: Thomas Clough, Logan Reynolds, Ryan Hargreaves, Anthony Welsh, Jonathan Hyde, kiangkai Douangphosay.

GRETA: Stewart McLeod, Jason Humphries, Trent Whitecross, James Sutton, Ben Monaghan, Chris Dube. North Wangaratta .....14.8.92 Whorouly ..................7.6.48

BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: Luke Brown, Jamie Berry, Fraser White, Joshua Ismale, Chase Jackson, Hayden Gray.

WHOROULY: Jack Ruffordsharpe, Matthew Harris, Adam Harris, Corey Boyd, Kane Fitzpatrick, Peter Sang.

CAUGHT: Tex McIntosh runs down Goorambat’s Jamie Dunne.

GOOD VISION: Chad Martin chips a kick along the wing.

OVERPOWERED: Joe Gray gave the Bright midfielders first look at the footy in the Mountain Men’s 10 goal win over Goorambat. PHOTOS: Charlotte Kilner

HARD WORKING: Maddi Muller and the Bright defenders were kept busy by Goorambat.

PHOTO: Charlotte Kilner

Blustery conditions foil Lions MATCH REVIEWS

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

WHOROULY came back from the league-wide bye to a narrow loss at the windy North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve, downed by the Hawks 9.6 (60) to 9.13 (67).

Kicking against the wind in the first term, Whorouly were unable to maintain possession as the Hawks booted five goals while keeping the Lions scoreless.

A change in ends brought a change of fortunes, as the visitors managed to fight their way back in the game to trail by just eight points by half–time.

Unforced errors in execution and decision-making kept the Lions from breaking into the lead, as North Wangaratta kept the pressure on with repeat forward 50 entries.

Trailing by just over three goals heading into the final quarter, the Lions’ backline kept the Hawks largely pacified while the forwards booted goal after goal, unfortunately coming just seven points shy of a monumental result.

Ruckman Ed Bramich was superb all day, while Darcy O’Shannessy and Sam Piazza worked hard in the defensive 50.

Coach Riley Calvene said the conditions didn’t help, but the effort from all players was outstanding.

“We didn’t start the way we

wanted to, there was quite a strong breeze to one end, and kicking into the breeze we were unable to maintain possession and limit North Wangaratta from scoring,” he said.

“We turned the ball over far too easily and gave them plenty of chances to score.

“Playing catch-up footy’s hard to do, especially against a side like North Wangaratta who, to their credit, will probably play finals this year.

“Playing into the wind,

you’ve got to look for those short 45s, play that tempo footy, and we weren’t able to do that.

“We were missing targets and being far too sloppy, and North Wangaratta were able to score off our turnovers.”

Bolstered by the arrival of O&M players Connor Crimmins, Corey Southern and Josh Newton, Calvene said the experience and class on display helped raise the standard across the park.

“Those boys have a good connection to the club and put their hand up to play for us when they can, so we really appreciate that - having guys from a higher standard come down, the boys thrive off them,” he said.

“Our three quarters were excellent, our second quarter we were able to kick five goals and get ourselves back into the game and we were able to take it to a 50-50 contest all the way through, so

I’m super happy with the effort.

“Week in, week out, I can never question the boys’ effort.”

The Lions travel to Moyhu this Saturday for a challenging hit-out against a young and swift Hoppers side.

“I’m a big fan of how they’ve turned things around since last year, they’re doing all the right things,” Calvene said.

“We look forward to play-

ing them, they like to play a fast, free-flowing brand, so we’ve just got to be physical at the contest and back ourselves in.

“This next month of footy’s really important for us if we want to play finals, we’re well aware of that.”

The reserve Lions boasted a massive improvement from their first match with the Hawks earlier in the year, but fell short 7.6 (48) to 14.8 (92).

Lions’ A graders back on track after five round slump

By NATHAN DE VRIES

AFTER five weeks on the back foot, Whorouly’s A grade squad returned to the winners list after a comprehensive 43-13 win over North Wangaratta.

A slow first term saw Whorouly only in front by two goals at quarter time, before the Lions started to pull away, defensively overpowering the Hawks and converting on the scoreboard.

The Lions tore into the second half with a 10 goal

third term, while limiting the Hawks to just four of their own, before a tremendous 14 -0 final term secured the victory.

Coach Ebony Allen said after a difficult month of matches, the positive result was welcome.

“We had a pretty tough run leading up to the bye so it was definitely nice to get back on the winners list - it felt like a long time, coming that’s for sure,” she said.

“It did take us a little bit to get going, credit to North Wangaratta because they re-

ally stuck with us in the first quarter and made it difficult for us to push ahead.

“But I’m super proud of our girls, everybody worked extremely hard in putting out a solid performance which meant we were then able to extend our lead by every break after that, which was pleasing to see.

“Our main focus at the moment is executing a solid four-quarter performance, which I think we were able to do well on the weekend.”

The Lions sit one match outside the top six, with

some positional experiments seeming to pay off

“I changed up a few positions to try some different combinations so it was nice to see we could still put out a solid performance even with some unfamiliar changes,” Allen said.

“Sally Wood had a ripper game in defence - she played out at wing defence which she hasn’t done as much this season but she gained a lot of ball for us on the weekend with some great pressure over the ball.

“Sarah Primerano had an-

other great game in attack.

“She’s very versatile in the attack end and can play out at mid court, but then switch into goals when we need to change it up and does very well at it which is always nice to see.

“It was definitely a great team effort, everyone played a great game and knew their role and what needed to be done to be able to come away with the win.”

The Lions face Moyhu on the road this Saturday, with Allen expecting a tough but manageable contest.

“I think it will be a really good game against Moyhu,” she said.

“They are quite similar to us in the way they are a young, quick side so I think we definitely have our work cut out for us but I am confident that we can carry on the momentum from last week and hopefully come away with another win.”

In other matches, the B grade Lions fell one goal short of victory 48-49, B reserve won 59-27, C grade took the points 47-31 and the under 15s won 36-17.

GO FOR GOAL: Katie Ivone focuses on slotting the goal.

TRANSITION: Bec Allen moves the ball through the midcourt. PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

IRON DEFENCE: Sally Wood and the Whorouly defenders were on fire against North Wangaratta.

FINE FORM: Ed Bramich turned in another strong showing fror the Lions in the ruck on Saturday.

HIGH TACKLE: Whorouly’s Riley Calvene gets caught around the neck in the forward pocket by two Hawks.

PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

Lupo’s among Victoria’s best

By WILLSON MACK

MYRTLEFORD year six student Sam Lupo (pictured) has been selected in the u12 School Sport Victoria Australian rules team.

Lupo played at the Victorian showcase trials last Friday in Melbourne and impressed selectors on his way to being selected in traditionally the country’s best Australian rules state side.

The 12-year-old will play at the national championships at the Lavington Sportsground from August 5 to August 11 where he’ll play against the country’s best for his age group.

Lupo said he’s excited to represent the ‘Big V’.

“I feel very excited to be selected in the state team because this is a great opportunity for me to play high level footy against boys all over Australia.,” Lupo said.

“It’s an honour to be chosen to represent Victoria.

“I had only known about the tryouts since the first day of school this year at my old school when my PE teacher told me about it so I’ve been wanting to make the team ever since then.”

The Myrtleford junior admitted it was a nervous wait to find out if he’d been selected.

“I found the tryouts fun but challenging because there were a lot of good footballers and it was always nerve racking at the end of each trial waiting for the selectors to call my name out to see if I had progressed,” he said.

“I was really hoping I would make the team, I thought I’d been fairly competitive throughout the trials.”

The Victorian team will have their first training session this Sunday and will then get together every week in July in the lead up to nationals.

The star plays midfield for Myrtleford but will be more than happy to play wherever the Victorian team needs him.

“My favourite position is midfield, on ball,” Lupo said.

“My strengths are rucking, marking, kicking to a teammate and tackling.

“I will play anywhere on the field to help my team.

“My goal is to play my absolute hardest to help my team win the national championships.”

It’s been a busy few weeks for the budding sports star with Lupo also taking part in School Sport Victoria’s basketball trials as well.

Lupo said he can’t pick between the two sports.

“At this stage I love them both but when I’m older I will have to make a decision on which one I play,” he said.

“Playing both keeps me very busy at the moment.”

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Benalla Bulldogs

Saints eager for win result over Panthers

By NATHAN DE VRIES

AFTER taking the first week of the Ovens and Murray split round on the sidelines, Myrtleford’s footballers and netballers will look to take out massive wins when they take on Lavington this Saturday.

For the senior footballers, the match against the Panthers at the Lavington Sports Ground shapes up as a mustwin.

The Saints sit eighth on the ladder, with only a solitary win to their name, while Lav-

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BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Samuel Crisp, Thomas Morgan, Cooper

Howden, Taj Cooper, Jock Pascoe, Jake Skahill. BENALLA

BULLDOGS: Connor Breheny, Hunter Carter, Blake Calvert, Oscar

Beaton, Max Beaton, Daniel Farley. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Cooper

Howden 5, Jock Pascoe 4, Oscar Benson 3, Samuel Crisp 3, Zeke

Menz 2, Taj Cooper 1, Archie Mapson 1, Erik Martin 1, Liam McManus

1, Adam Morgan 1, Thomas Morgan 1, Jethro Novak 1.

Bright

Centrals

BEST: BRIGHT: Jack Thomson, angus murrells, Ethan White, Zac

Bradley, Tom Russell, Ryley West. CENTRALS: Cooper Boman, Hunter

Barry, Charlie Kerwin, Jack Lewis, Daniel Eldridge, Kade Hadley.

GOALS: BRIGHT: Zac Bradley 1, Cade McGregor 1. CENTRALS: Hunter Barry 5, Cody Johnson 3, Cooper Boman 2, Hayden Currie 2, Charlie Kerwin 2, Bailey Paul 2, Charlie Curr 1, Jack Eliott-Scragg 1, Kade Hadley 1, Jack Lewis 1.

ington has been struggling to string consistent form together.

Myrtleford last played the Panthers back at Easter, downed by a goal.

Senior coach Craig Millar said his side would be prepared for the contest.

“It’s almost a new season starting for us,” he said.

“We’ll get ready for Lavington and get ready to restart what we’ve, to a degree, started in some parts of the game and hopefully get some more consistency.”

The reserves and thirds

squads also sit just above the bottom of the ladder, and face staunch opposition, with both Lavington sides sitting in the top three.

Over on the netball court, the A grade netballers will back themselves in to take a win over the middle-ranked Panthers.

After two back-to-back one-goal losses in as many rounds, the Saints will be aiming to recapture the form which saw them smash the Panthers 41-26 in their first encounter.

“We’ve taken it to the best

sides, we know we can really push these sides,” co-coach Olivia La Spina said.

“If we string four quarters of netball together, we can certainly win these games.”

The B grade, C grade, under 17 and under 15 matches will be hotly contested, with narrow results expected.

Play gets underway on Saturday at the Lavington Sports Ground, with the C grade netballers launching into their game from 9.15am, and the thirds football kicking off from 10am.

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BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Skylah McPherson, Cooper Boyer, Matthew Morgan, Leon Gabler, Noah Robb, Hudson Durling. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Mason Butterworth, Jackson Fry, Ryder Robertson, Billy Dyer, Nate Nicholas, Jack Montgomery. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Hudson Durling 2, Lucas McKeone 1, Max McMahon 1, Skylah McPherson 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Ryder Robertson 2, Jackson Fry 1, Jye Mathieson 1, Jack Montgomery 1, Kobi Thwaites

BEST: BRIGHT: Noah White, Otis Dalbosco, Hamish Johnston, Darcy Andersen, John Caloutas, Fraser Stephens. CENTRALS: Kaiden Wohlers, Reid McNamara, Henry Burke, Connor Ormond, Austin Morris, Cohen Hazell. GOALS: BRIGHT: Gabriel Banks 2, Otis Dalbosco 1, Alex Tanaskovic 1, Noah White 1. CENTRALS: Ryan Parsons 4, Beau Johns 3, Henry Burke 1, Reid McNamara 1, Kaiden Wohlers 1.

-Yellow

MYRTLEFORD: Jake Jennings, William Koers, Orlando Hunkin, Gemma Corcoran, Halen McIntyre, Charlie Matheson. BENALLA

Thomas Mount, Xavier De Fazio, Jack Hart, Samuel Mount, Charlie Bowen, Beau Maude. GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: Thomas Mount 3, Xavier De Fazio 2, Charlie Bowen 1, Jack Hart 1, Lucas Webster 1.

MYRTLEFORD: Noah Harris, Billy McMahon, Hunter Szaraszek, Nash Durling, Louis Sanderson. BENALLA Bulldogs: Ben Wells, Ryan white, Joshua Montgomery, Nicholas White, Joshua Bamford, Oliver Parker. GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: Oliver Parker 5, Oliver Wardill

Joshua Bamford 1, Ryan Lindsay 1, Joshua Montgomery

BEST: BRIGHT: No goal scorers have been selected.

Samuel Elkington, sonny gales, Archie Knobel, Will Boulton, Angus Fraser, Seth Webster Mizzi. GOALS: BRIGHT: No best players have been selected. CENTRALS: Archie Knobel 2, Harvey Muraca

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BOUNCE BACK: Olivi La Spina (left) and the Saints A grade netball squad have lost the last two matches by a single goal.

RESULT REQUIRED: Addison Bedendo and the Saints will be looking for a statement win over Lavington this Saturday. PHOTOS: Janet Watt

2023 afl businesstipping footy

Round 10

Saturday 24th June

Lavington v Myrtleford

Sunday 25th June

Wangaratta v Wang Rovers

Bye Wodonga Raiders

Round 12

Saturday 24th June

Bright v Bonnie Doon

Greta v Milawa

Tarrawingee v Goorambat

Nth Wangaratta v Benalla

Moyhu v Whorouly

Bye King Valley

Round 11

Saturday 24th June

Tallangatta v Dederang

Yackandandah v Wodonga

Mitta United v Beechworth

Kiewa v Rutherglen

Wahgunyah v Thurgoona

Chiltern v Barnawartha

Thursday, Jun 22

Geelong vs. Melbourne

Friday, Jun 23

St Kilda vs. Brisbane

Saturday, Jun 24

Sydney vs. West Coast

Fremantle vs. Essendon

Sunday, Jun 25

Collingwood vs. Adelaide

Gold Coast vs. Hawthorn

BYES - Carlton, GWS, Nth Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, Western

NEITHER SNOW NOR RAIN CAN STOP SAVOYS

MYRTLEFORD Savoys

women’s coach Gabby Paglia said it was the coldest game she had ever been apart of on Sunday and it’s easy to see why by this photo from Janet Watt, as Paglia and captain Frankie Carroll search for the ball among pouring rain and Albury City defenders at Savoy Park. The Savoys were able to hang on for a 1-0 win while the men prevailed 3-1 later in the day.

 Full Savoys coverage on page 26.

Bombers fall short against Roos

A DEFIANT Dederang-Mount Beauty have given premiership contenders Yackandandah an almighty scare in their Tallangatta & District Football League clash in Dederang on Saturday.

In what was a heated game at times between two local rivals coming off last-start defeats, Yackandandah managed to hold on to their slim three-quarter time advantage to record a 22-point victory – 10.10 (70) to 7.6 (48).

The game didn’t reach any great heights on the scoreboard in the first term but was no less of a spectacle to the loyal Bomber supporters in attendance, as their team was down by only 10 points at quarter-time.

The second quarter looked like it was following the script as the Roos skipped away to a 34-point half-time margin, with inaccuracy preventing them from holding a bigger lead entering the main break.

In the third term, the game was flipped on its head.

DMB came out of the rooms with a point to prove and Yack were unable to keep up.

The fired-up home team piled on four goals to nil in the quarter, thanks partially to a few undisciplined acts from their frustrated opponents.

Unfortunately, the Bombers were unable to carry the momentum into the low-scoring final quarter to concede a loss that was so close to a win against top-quality opposition.

Bring on the best

By NATHAN DE VRIES

ROUND 12 of the Ovens and King season this weekend marks the first and only time Bright will play fellow flag contender Bonnie Doon in the home and away season, and the Mountain Men are ready for a fight.

Bright’s senior squad prepared for the showdown by downing Goorambat on the road on Saturday by a comprehensive 10 goal margin, 11.17 (83) to 3.5 (23), in windy scenes.

The Mountain Men had kicked

Mountain Men’s 10 goal win sets stage for Bombers battle gg

10 behinds to half-time, but thanks to an explosive midfield unit and a tight back six, Bright were never in doubt despite not executing as well as possible up forward.

Cooper Thomason finished with four majors hitting the 50 goal milestone for the year, while Chad Martin and Darcy Sholl turned in solid performances.

Senior coach Paul Harrison said the hit-out against the Bats was a good sign heading into

their match with the Bombers this weekend.

“Overall it was pleasing – we probably should’ve had a bigger win, but if you still win by around 10 goals, I suppose I can’t complain,” he said.

“Our back six were set up really well behind the footy.

“We did intercept a fair bit of their ball use in that second term, and even in the first term, we were set up brilliantly.

“We knew we’d have to adjust

how deep or how shallow our zone was, so the boys were adjusting well.

“Our ball use in the second quarter was actually quite good, but we did miss a few shots due to that breeze and the ball getting punched through on the line a few times.”

This Saturday will see the thirdplaced Bright play a charging Bombers side for the first time this year, a match the Mountain Men are eager to win.

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Matt Lee booted two majors as the other goals were shared amongst five individual goalkickers.

Backs Connor Brodie and captain Josh Kable were strong once again in the back half and Jordan Harrington continued his ultra-consistent season.

After 10 completed rounds, Dederang-Mount Beauty sit in ninth position on the competition ladder and will visit Talllangatta this weekend.

The Bombers and sixth-placed Hoppers will battle it out in their first meeting this season before the return games begin the week after.

In the earlier reserves game, Dederang-Mount Beauty were defeated by 105 points against Yackandandah – 1.3 (9) to 17.12 (114).

Jamie Laird was the Bombers’ lone goalkicker, whilst Sam Braines, Ashwin Jansen and Nathan Martin were among the best players.