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BRIGHT Rotarians (from left) Allan Poyner, with grandson Alby Poyner, Michelle Chalwell and Fraser McNaught are preparing for the Bright Carols in the Park this Friday. Story page 8.

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LANDSLIP UPDATE

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SULI BLASTS BETHANGA

Accommodation solution ALPINE Shire Council will develop a business plan for five key worker accommodation units in each of the council owned caravan parks in Bright, Myrtleford and Tawonga to tackle the housing shortage.

At its monthly meeting last week Council accepted recommendations to develop a business case for the units to be installed and, once the project cost has been determined, seek funding opportunities for the design, construction and installation of the units.

The initiative emerged from the completed Key Worker Housing Pilot Project and Affordable

BY LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE landersonbyrne@ nemedia.com.au

Housing Analysis and Action Plan, which will also see council advocate to the Victorian Government for legislation change in collaboration with other significantly-impacted councils and develop a Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law. Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth said council will begin developing the short stay law in the second half of 2023.

“This Local Law will ensure an appropriate

Council to develop p keyy worker housingg standard of management of short stay rental accommodation and implement a registration system for accommodation operators,” he said.

“It will also minimise the risk of short stay accommodation impacting the peace and quiet of neighbours, and ensure any waste generated is managed in a way that protects the environment.”

Council is calling on the State Government to address the issue from the planning front as soon as possible.

“We need the State

Government to recognise the severity of this issue and implement state-wide planning controls that moderate the number of local homes on the holiday let market,” Cr Forsyth said.

According to council, 34 per cent of the present short-term rental properties are owned by Alpine Shire residents.

Cr Forsyth said solving the issue is a whole-ofcommunity responsibility.

“There’s no quick fix, and council can’t drive the solution single-handedly,” he said.

“Local residents who

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operate their investment properties as short stay rental accommodation can choose to be part of the solution by moving their properties onto the longterm rental market.

“You will not only provide a home for new residents, you may also be helping a local business or essential community service provider find the staff they need.”

Housing affordability and availability has deteriorated over the past five years for various reasons, including recent accelerated population

growth, less housing available for purchase or long-term let, more properties turned from long-term let into shortterm let accommodation, property prices increasing significantly and the low availability of land to develop.

Cr Forsyth said a range of factors have caused housing availability and affordability to deteriorate over the past five years.

“The completion of these projects has helped us better understand the severity of the issue and made it clear that there is no single action that can solve the problem,” he said.

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Aimee and Scarlett Kennedy were out enjoying the Myrtleford Carols in the Piazza on Sunday night.

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YEAR 12 RESULTS

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TIGERS TRIUMPH

Accommodation solution ALPINE Shire Council will develop a business plan for five key worker accommodation units in each of the council owned caravan parks in Bright, Myrtleford and Tawonga to tackle the housing shortage.

At its monthly meeting last week Council accepted recommendations to develop a business case for the units to be installed and, once the project cost has been determined, seek funding opportunities for the design, construction and installation of the units.

The initiative emerged from the completed Key Worker Housing Pilot Project and Affordable

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Housing Analysis and Action Plan, which will also see council advocate to the Victorian Government for legislation change in collaboration with other significantly-impacted councils and develop a Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law. Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth said council will begin developing the short stay law in the second half of 2023.

“This Local Law will ensure an appropriate

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Council to develop p keyy worker housingg standard of management of short stay rental accommodation and implement a registration system for accommodation operators,” he said.

“It will also minimise the risk of short stay accommodation impacting the peace and quiet of neighbours, and ensure any waste generated is managed in a way that protects the environment.”

Council is calling on the State Government to address the issue from the planning front as soon as possible.

“We need the State

Government to recognise the severity of this issue and implement state-wide planning controls that moderate the number of local homes on the holiday let market,” Cr Forsyth said.

According to council, 34 per cent of the present short-term rental properties are owned by Alpine Shire residents.

Cr Forsyth said solving the issue is a whole-ofcommunity responsibility.

“There’s no quick fix, and council can’t drive the solution single-handedly,” he said.

“Local residents who

operate their investment properties as short stay rental accommodation can choose to be part of the solution by moving their properties onto the longterm rental market.

“You will not only provide a home for new residents, you may also be helping a local business or essential community service provider find the staff they need.”

Housing affordability and availability has deteriorated over the past five years for various reasons, including recent accelerated population

growth, less housing available for purchase or long-term let, more properties turned from long-term let into shortterm let accommodation, property prices increasing significantly and the low availability of land to develop.

Cr Forsyth said a range of factors have caused housing availability and affordability to deteriorate over the past five years.

“The completion of these projects has helped us better understand the severity of the issue and made it clear that there is no single action that can solve the problem,” he said.

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Council’s budget report is in

Man dies following Bright car crash A 36-year-old-man from Tawonga South has died in hospital following a car crash in Bright on December 3.

It is believed a white Ford Ranger was travelling north along Tawonga Gap Road when the vehicle lost control and spun and flipped onto its side at about 7.20pm.

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hospital, but died on December 7.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Online meeting for landslide-impacted community THE Australian Red Cross is holding an online community meeting for those impacted by the Bogong High Plains Road landslide tomorrow at 2pm.

Disaster psychologist Dr Rob Gordon will discuss the emotions and emotional stages you may be experiencing, and suggest strategies to cope with emotional instability, stress, anxiety, fear and other emotions commonly associated with disaster.

Register at http://robgordon.eventbrite.com.au.

It is recommended to join the meeting around 10 minutes early.

For enquiries contact Red Cross recovery officer Jai Edwards on 0499 281 929.

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council is forecasting a full year surplus of $5.7m in its budget report, $0.2m higher than the budgeted amount of $5.5m.

Council’s Budget Report Quarterly Review was presented at its meeting last week, with the aim to provide council with an overview of the quarter’s results and an update on the forecast financial position against the full year budget.

A key driver of the increase in the budgeted surplus was the forecast additional grant income of $1.2m.

Employee costs are also forecast to be under budget at $0.7m.

These positive variances are offset by expenses; $1.4m in materials and services expenditure, of the fully funded Bogong

High Plains Road Blackspot project, which will occur when the road is handed over to DELWP later in the financial year.

In addition, a below budget forecast of rate and charges income, of $0.3m, relates to an error in the budget for waste management service charges.

Forecast increased grant income, of $1.2m, relates mainly to extra funding for supported playgroups service delivery of $75k, an unbudgeted grant for YACVic Future Proof program of $275k, unbudgeted income for the Porepunkah Caravan Park of $228k, funding for the Rural Councils Transformation project of $250k and unbudgeted Bushfire Recovery income of $272k.

Capacity constraints have led to project officer resources being allocated to the following time critical projects - leading

to a reduction in expenditure of $390k: Mount Beauty Landfill Rehabilitation, Tawonga Fisherman’s Walk Public Toilet, Mount Beauty Airport Bowser Design, Mount Beauty Depot Concept Design and Bright Carparking Stage 3.

Additionally, the Myrtleford Landfill Rehabilitation has also seen a forecast reduction in expenditure ($960k) as the EPA approval process is expected to take up to four months, after which a contractor for the works will be appointed.

These expense reductions have been offset by forecast expenditure increases against the following projects: Mount Beauty Airport Upgrade at $630k, Bogong High Plains Road Blackspot at $60k, Energy Efficient Street Lighting at $427k and Bakers Gully Road

Drainage Renewal at $130k.

Commensurately due to the above the workforce capitalisation expenditure is forecasted to drop ($292k).

The Local Government Act 2020 (LGA 2020) requires that an assessment be made as to whether a revised budget is required after the quarterly finance report is completed.

A revised budget is required under the LGA 2020 before council can make a variation to the declared rates or charges, undertake any borrowings that have not been approved in the budget or make a change to the budget that the council considers should be the subject of community engagement.

As none of these three items is forecast to occur council is not required to complete a revised budget for 2022/23.

Increased landslide emergency track access RESIDENTS have improved access between Mount Beauty, Bogong Village and Falls Creek via the emergency access track around the Bogong landslide, the Department of Transport (DOT) announced last Friday.

According to DOT regional director (Hume), Steve Bowmaker, locals with four-wheel-drives with high ground clearance and fitted with UHF radios will be able to access the track from 6am8:30am and 4.30pm-6pm, seven days a week.

Vehicles travelling on the road must switch their UHF radios to channel 40 when using the track in case of an emergency.

“Our number one priority is to safely restore access to Bogong Village and the Falls Creek Resort and our crews are working seven days per week, weather permitting, to remove debris and stabilise the landslip,” Mr Bowmaker said.

“We thank the community for their patience and we will continue to keep them informed of our progress.”

According to the DOT, they are using specialised equipment - including long reach excavators and innovative mining technology to clear the active landslip.

The department said their short-term aim was to reinstate single lane access between Mount Beauty, Bogong Village and Falls Creek, by clearing the landslip debris and upgrading a recently constructed four-wheel-drive track around the landslip site for permitted workers and residents to use as an alternative form of access.

The DOT aims to completely remediate the landslip site and restore two-way access along Bogong High Plains Road between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek.

Geotechnical investigations over the coming months will inform the designs of the remediated site.

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GENEROUS: Katarina Hughes, Hannalore Sheehan, Doreen Hales, Lorraine Hughes, Mick Dalbosco, Renee Hokpeng, Colleen Ellis and Kitty Knappstein.

It’s giving season

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE POREPUNKAH Op Shop were in a “fantastic” position this year to be able to make some generous donations back into the community.

This year the team were proud to announce donations, already gifted, of: $20,000 to Porepunkah CFA; $879 to Porepunkah Panthers Baseball for equipment; $1000 for LEAP Scholarship Awards for two Porepunkah Primary School students; $5200 to the Border Oncology Centre; Funding for the Porepunkah Community Christmas Party

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - Page 3

Santa displays a hit in Bright WHEN the Bright Rotary Club visited local businesses last year, asking if they wanted to host a Santa sign, Rotary Club secretary Allan Poyner said they only expected a dozen interested businesses.

Instead they had 45.

This year they have even more hosts, with another 18 Santa boards outside local businesses.

“The reception has been great from locals and tourists alike” Mr Poyner said.

Last year the Rotary Club worked with the Bright United Men’s Shed to make and distribute the Santa boards, but this year they made the 18 new signs themselves.

Mr Poyner said many

of the Santas are suited to each local business - the ice creamery has a Santa with an ice cream, and the estate agent has a Santa selling a house, for example.

According to Mr Poyner, what started out as a small project has become a major fundraiser for the club.

To host a Santa each business is asked to donate $ 100, with all money raised to be presented to Alpine Health.

This year they raised $6300.

According to Mr Poyner, the plywood for the Santa boards was made from the Myrtleford Mill at no cost, while at many meetings at

Michelle and Tony Chalwell’s house the boards were painted and images screened on to board and cut out with jigsaws.

At further working bees the Santas were painted and finally distributed to the businesses before Christmas.

Mr Poyner said Rotarians are busy walking the streets this time of year to get more Santa board hosts next year.

IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: (From left) Jacques Palisse, Wanida Griffith and Jessica Dale from the Bright Newsagency stand with their Santa board.

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Council drops contentious crossing

By BRODIE EVERIST THE proposed pedestrian crossing across the Kiewa Valley Highway has been removed from the final concept designs for the Alpine Better Places Tawonga project.

At last week’s meeting the Alpine Shire Council voted unanimously to adopt the Alpine Better Places Tawonga final concept designs, which no longer contain a pedestrian crossing.

Director of assets Alan Rees recommended to council the removal of the pedestrian crossing opposite the Old Tawonga Store from the concept designs, with a crossing further north to be considered later.

“Based on careful evaluation of our options for safe pedestrian crossing and the significant implications of redesign work to determine the actual concepts that would enable that pedestrian crossing to be north as requested, we’re recommending the crossing is removed from the concept designs,” he said.

According to the recommendation to council, moving the proposed crossing and park en-

DESIGNS ADOPTED: At last week’s meeting the Alpine Shire Council voted unanimously to adopt the Alpine Better Places Tawonga final concept designs, which contain a significant redevelopment of Tawonga’s Pioneer Memorial Park.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist trance north would require significant redesign of the concept plans to consider ramp levels, major services and landscaping due to the increased height of the northern end of the park compared to the roadside.

It was also suggested it would impact the potential future use of the Scout Hall land area for redevelopment.

The recommendation said road safety changes, such as line marking or speed reduction, could also be investigated.

Based on other survey responses, one extra bench seat has been added to the pump

track design, while the parking development has been moved to stage one of the project.

The Scout Hall space will be retained as open space, with the council recommendation flagging the potential development of a historical museum or display on the site.

Councillors Kelli Prime and Katarina Hughes said the public consultation for the project had been extensive and thanked the Tawonga community for their input.

The final concept designs, including improvements to Tawonga’s Pioneer Memorial Park, were the subject of a pub-

lic exhibition and community survey between September and October this year.

The survey found 72 per cent of respondents were opposed to the crossing site opposite the Old Tawonga Store, with many suggesting a crossing further north, while others were concerned at the loss of car parks in front of the Old Tawonga Store.

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

Cr Tony Keeble was not present at the meeting.

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The Salvos say thanks for Christmas Appeal support AS yet another challenging year draws to a close, I find myself again asking: how can we, at The Salvos, express our immense gratitude to the Australian community for their generosity, kindness and support this year?

How can I put into words what it means to us when Aussies show up year after year to help those doing it tough?

While I try to find the words, I think of families like Annie’s.

They were already living close to the poverty line when her

employer cut her hours of work, tipping them over the edge.

Heading into Christmas, they were struggling to make ends meet.

Agonising decisions like whether to put petrol in the car or food on the table; pay the electricity bill or buy medication plagued Annie every day. She began having panic attacks and harbouring guilt about not being able to give her children everything they want and deserve. As you can imagine, celebrating Christmas felt impossible.

But thanks to the Aussie community spirit, Annie has hope.

“The Salvos helped us with bills and gave us vouchers so we could buy Christmas food and presents for the kids. It meant

we could actually celebrate Christmas. I’m forever grateful, I really am,” said Annie.

As a Salvation Army Officer, delivering services to people like Annie, there aren’t enough words to express our deepest gratitude to a very generous Australian community- all we can do is say thank you.

Thank you for donating, volunteering and packing hampers so that we could distribute over 64,000 food parcels and vouchers, and around 300,000 gifts and toys to families.

Thank you for helping us provide over 1.5 million meals, 887,500 crisis beds and 2000-plus services nationwide throughout the year.

Thank you for helping us keep Christmas alive for

Aussies struggling to make ends meet, for helping us leave no one in need.

To each and every one of you who supported us throughout 2022, we thank you.

We’ve said it before, but it remains true: we couldn’t do what we do without you.

People say, ‘thank God for the Salvos’. We say thank God for you.

May you and your loved ones cherish this time of year and know that whatever the new year brings, the Salvos will walk alongside those in need and be there when you need us most.

If you would like to donate to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, or if you need support, please visit salvationarmy.org. au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58).

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Solid prices at cattle sale

By BRODIE EVERIST ABOUT 1750 cattle went under the hammer at last Tuesday’s Myrtleford Cattle Sale on Matheson Road, attracting buyers from across Victoria and New South Wales.

Livestock agent Dan Ivone, from Nutrien Ivone Agencies, said cattle prices have fallen since earlier this year, but the sale was “solid” given the current market, especially for heifers.

“The weaner heifers definitely exceeded expectations,” he said.

“They were very strong; they were highly sought after to go to breeding.”

Mr Ivone said buyers came from South Gippsland, northern New South Wales, Wagga Wagga, and North East Victoria seeking the superior genetics of the cattle produced in the area.

“There’s very good breeding in the cattle up here and the buyers come year in, year out for it,” he said.

According to Mr Ivone, 1086 steers were sold for an average of $1775 per head, with top prices achieved by KA and AC McCormack, who sold 20 weaners steers at an average of 390kgs per head at an average price of $1985 per animal.

A total of 538 heifers were sold at an average of $1630 per head.

Dalbosco Investments took the top price selling 20 heifers,

ON SALE: Porepunkah farmer Damian Dalbosco standing in front of his recently sold steers, which averaged 373kgs per head. averaging 322kgs per head, for $1960 per animal.

Pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers topped at $3000 per head for two pens of Andiamo Angus cattle.

Porepunkah cattle farmer Damian Dalbosco had sold 20 cows and calves and 10 steers on Thursday and was waiting for

his 20 heifers to be auctioned.

He said prices had held well, despite the market having fallen in past months.

“This time last year calves were making $2200 to $2400 they’re back under $2000 today,” he said.

He said current conditions were magnificent for cattle,

with the wet weather ensuring good pasture growth.

“There’s grass on top of grass up here at the minute,” he said.

“It’s probably the wettest spring-summer we’ve had - it’s one out of the box this year.”

According to Mr Ivone, the next Myrtleford cattle sale will be on March 10 next year.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - Page 5

YEAR 12 RESULTS

Bright P-12 College 2022 dux Jaslyn Brandon.

Myrtleford P-12 College 2022 dux Liam Morgan.

Marian College principal Cath Watter and 2022 dux Molly Cuskelly.

Strong finish for Alpine students

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire’s year 12 cohort were among almost 65,000 VCE and VCAL students who received their final exam results last Monday.

Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins last week celebrated students’ results and achievements; whether going into further study, training, the workforce or a gap year.

This year, 49,581 students will graduate with their VCE; a completion rate of 98 per cent of students, while another 15,163 students will receive their VCAL. Marian College principal Cath Watter congratulated all students on completing their final year of secondary education.

“We were so proud of our students because of how well they’ve done given the incredible challenges they’ve faces over their secondary schooling,” she said.

“I think it demonstrates to

me their commitment and resilience and their capacity to push on.

“I do want to make the point that we’re proud of all of our students and there’s a lot of emphasis on ATAR scores but that’s only a part of the story and for all of our students who followed VCAL pathways, VET, apprenticeships or work beyond school we’re equally proud of them.

“Finding a pathway that works for you is what we try to do here at Marian; it’s not a one size fit all thing.

“We had a relatively small cohort but three students got study scores in the 40s in a number of subject areas and we celebrated our students results with a morning tea to reminisce over the year and wish them well on their way.”

Marian College dux Molly Cuskelly, who received a score of 93.6, said she was “overjoyed” when she got the news.

“I was also very relieved the endless hours of study were worth it and happy as it

guaranteed me a place in my course next year,” she said.

“I’ll be moving to Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University and will also continue studies in Italian.

“Italian has always been a passion of mine with the history in Myrtleford and in terms of science I’d like to major in diseases as it’s been a big part of our life for the last three years.

“Hopefully it will lead me into a career in international aid or public health.

“It’s both exciting and daunting to be heading into more study; I’ve been having a nice break for the last month or so but I’m just excited to meet new people, have some new opportunities and broaden my horizons a little.”

Molly, who’s grandparents and parents have lived in Myrtleford their whole lives, said her family was perhaps more excited than her.

“I’m so thankful for the support they gave me and the teachers at Marion; the

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extra assistance they gave me throughout year 12 definitely made the difference,” she said.

“My tip for upcoming senior students is to study hard, keep your options open and know that it’s okay to change them and believe in yourself; don’t rule out options based on what you think you can do.

Bright P-12 principal Jean Olley proudly bid farewell to the year 12 students.

“They are leaving with the skills and knowledge they need to transition to the next stage of their lives and careers,” she said.

“I acknowledge the hard work and effort our year 12 students have made over many years to achieve their VCE/VET/VCAL certificates and associated results.

“They have contributed to Bright P-12 College in many areas during their education and left a legacy for future students of collegiality and collective effort.

 “It is with great pleasure I announce Jaslyn Brandon as our Bright P-12 College dux this year with an ATAR score of 85.95.

“Jaslyn has shown resilience, determination, effort, and dedication to her learning over many years.

“This award is recognition of the many hours of learning and study she has made to achieve high scores across her VCE studies.

“Congratulations Jaslyn.

“I am incredibly proud of each and every year 12 student of 2022 and wish you a successful and bright future.”

Myrtleford P-12 College principal Zlatko Pear said the year 12 group had a great year in 2022.

“Our VCE kids had a great year this year; we had two students get around 90 and half our kids above 77 with a few year 11 students receive high study scores as well,” he said.

“Our students who completed VCAL and VET all have defined pathways for

after school so we’re very happy with them as well.

“We knew all along they’d get great results and most will get into their first preference in university but it was very satisfying considering the last few years,” Dux student Liam Morgan, who received a score of 90, said he wasn’t expecting it.

“I was very happy to hear it but definitely thought I’d do worse than that,” he said.

“It was a tough year with so many tests throughout but I kept on top of it so at the end I just had to focus on studying for exams.

“If I don’t get offered my top preferance; engineering at Monash University, I might take a gap year.

“I just thought engineering sounded good, I’m not great at making a decision so just chose and didn’t think too much about it.

“My advice is to keep up as much as you can and when you’ve got no homework just get ahead so you don’t get swamped later.”

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Grape growers fire season ready WINERIES and grape growers have come together to increase the preparedness, response, and recovery during region wide crisis events with the formation of the North East Wine Zone (NEWZ) Working Group.

NEWZ covers five wine regions including the Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan, King Valley and Rutherglen Geographic Indicators.

In 2021 the North East Wine industry contributed an estimated $1 billion to the North East economy.

This year the Hume Private Land Burn Coordination Meeting has been set up with a range of stakeholders who are working together to keep each other informed of any fire activity.

“With communication lines open, all stakeholders are able to be prepared and informed of fire activity in the North East Wine Zone this growing season,” Rob Hawkings, chair of NEWZ said.

“Based on the latest weather outlook, the CFA is expecting this fire season to be below normal in North East Victoria, although the threat of damage from smoke to grapes as a result of grass fires is ever present.”

The CFA introduced the Fire Danger Period at 1am on Monday for all municipalities in North East Victoria including, Alpine Shire, Rural City of Benalla, Indigo Shire, Mansfield Shire,

Towong Shire, Rural City of Wangaratta, City of Wodonga, Moira Shire, Strathbogie Shire and City of Greater Shepparton.

Information on the Joint Fuel Management Program can be found on the Forest Fire Management Victoria website interactive map Joint Fuel Management Program (JFMP) (ffm.vic.gov. au).

For the latest information on burns scheduled in your local area please register your interest at Planned Burns Victoria.

NEWZ is supported by Agriculture Victoria and AgBiz Assist. More information on the NEWZ community can be found at www.newzcommunity.au.

BE PREPARED: Rob Hawkings, chair of NEWZ, said all North East wine growers are able to be prepared and informed of fire activity in the region.

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Lead design consultant appointed for children’s centre redevelopment

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE proposed redevelopment of the Mountain View Children’s Centre in Myrtleford is one step closer to fruition, as the Alpine Shire Council awarded a contract for the appointment of a lead design consultant at its meeting last week.

Council awarded the contract to Spaces Pty Ltd for $178,300.

As part of the Victorian State Government and the

Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) grants and funding programs, council has received a “planning” grant to progress the redevelopment of the Mountain View Children’s Centre in Myrtleford.

This funding stream provides grants for planning and pre-construction work on kindergarten building projects that support the roll-out of three-year-old kindergartens across Victoria.

This funding agreement

provides $150,000 towards the appointment of design consultants to develop and document tender documentation for the future expansion of the facility, specifically the funding agreement requires the following deliverables to be achieved: Construction tender documentation; Structural engineering; Building services engineering; Quantity surveyor prepared construction cost

plans/estimates.

The council report stated that the award of the contract responds to the obligations of the funding agreement and to the current needs of the centre.

Additionally, meeting these obligations will qualify council to apply for a VSBA Building Blocks - Capacity Building grant once the planning stage is complete.

The future expansion of the centre is proposed to yield a further 50 to 60 child-

care places and take the maximum capacity of the centre from its current 90 places to 150 places.

The process to develop the coordinated user requirements for this project and to conduct the tender process has taken much longer than originally forecasted, according to the council report.

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FM HONOUR: Volunteer Helen McDougall receives her Warwick Randall award from Alpine FM president Linda Parkinson.

SWAPPING PIECES: Maggie Gerard, Alister Shea, Jai Edwards, Trish Dixon-Wippell, and Penny Goebels are looking forward to the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre ‘Jigsaw Swap’ becoming a monthly event.

Helen awarded local radio’s top honour

By FAY MASON, Kiewa Valley Correspondent Fay, who is also a regular host on Alpine Radio, can be contactedon 0410 738 266, or email faymariemason@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS go to Alpine FM radio’s Helen McDougall on receiving the annual Warwick Randall award.

This award was conceived in 2016 after the sad passing of Alpine radio’s Warwick Randall.

Warwick’s widow Margaret was very happy to endorse this award, that is presented to volunteers at the station who contribute an outstanding amount to the organisation via presenting, technical and other necessary roles to make the running of

the station happen.

So many people volunteer their time to present, clean, administer, and be part of an excellent committee of management.

Warwick was a much loved presenter at Alpine Radio, spending 13 years at the microphone on a variety of popular programs.

He was also an actor, freelance writer and journalist, including a stint as food and wine critic for the Melbourne Age newspaper, he also had his own radio program on ABC radio.

There are lots of good things happening at Alpine FM radio. Stay tuned.

AFTER more than six decades of service to the community the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Ladies Club has closed down.

Funds were raised by a hard working team of women who conducted the popular Christmas stocking raffle and many cake stalls.

A final donation was received recently by the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre.

SPEAKING of the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre they had a novelty event ‘Jigsaw Swap’ where people were asked to bring in their jigsaw puzzles to swap with others.

This will become a regular free event on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11am until 1pm.

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I am told that jigsaw puzzling is a great way to relieve stress so it’s good to see the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre coming up with these unusual events.

Membership for the Neighbourhood Centre is now due so be sure to renew or become a new member.

WISHING everyone a very safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, this column will be back in mid January.

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New approach for Bright carols

By BRODIE EVERIST PREPARATIONS are underway for this year’s Bright Carols in the Park, starting at 7pm on December 23 at Howitt Park, with a simpler, more relaxed affair planned than in previous years.

According to carols performer

Adam Lindsay, in previous years the event used to have several acts while he played a musical director role.

However, this year it will simply feature the traditional carols group of Mr Lindsay on vocals and guitar, his son Josh Lindsay on drums and Adrian Harbison on trumpet, performing traditional and well-

known Christmas favourites.

“This year it’s a lot more about a family-friendly, easygoing and relaxed evening to come and sing your favourite carols,” he said.

“It’s more of a cruisey, relaxed vibe than a big performance presentation.”

However, Father Christmas will

still visit on a fire truck at 7:15pm to give out lollies.

The Rotary Club of Bright will be holding a food stall and making their yearly fundraising appeal, with Rotarians carrying a blanket that attendees are asked to fill with cash.

According to Bright Rotary secretary Allan Poyner, they usually

receive $500-600 in donations.

Mr Poyner said an EFTPOS machine is also available for digital donations.

This year the donations are for Anglicare and Rotary’s Australian National Flood Appeal, to assist those impacted by the recent floods in Eastern Australia.

PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

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How long have you lived in Mount Beauty?

We came here from Wodonga 22 years ago when I was a toddler.

What do you like about living here?

The peace and quiet, it’s safe, and is a close supportive community.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

A fast food outlet would be good and more live music.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love swimming, movies, music. I volunteer on Alpine FM radio and present the Spotlight program on Saturday mornings. The next one will be on Taylor Swift on the 14th January.

Where will you be spending Christmas?

At home here in Mt Beauty with my family.

How long have you been living in the area?

In January it’ll be two years. I came from the Mornington Peninsula.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Gardening, sport of all types, just enjoying helping out at different places. I’ve joined the U3a and I’m also helping the hospital op shop on Wednesday morning. And I go to the church.

What do you like about the area?

Its magnificent beauty. We were fortunate enough to buy three acres just before COVID hit. So we just work on the three acres. I just love it. Plus our family is closer, which is the main consideration. But living in this environment is just magnificent.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Along by the river the mosaics are fascinating. And the mosaics make you want to get out and explore more. Just around and about, we don’t really go too far from Myrtleford with visitors. They’re just happy to soak in the town.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

As we’re getting older a better, bigger hospital, but whether that’s reasonable I don’t know. Wangaratta’s not too far away.

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Myrtleford twilight market delights MYRTLEFORD had its final market of the year on Friday, December 16, featuring many stalls, shoppers and even a visit from Santa Claus.

Market coordinator Lousie Benini said the market was well-supported with lots of attendees.

“It was a great atmosphere, there was a nice community feel, the weather behaved - what more could you ask for?” she said.

“Twilight market is a bit more relaxed, and it was really nice to see people having fun, doing their shopping and making a night of it.

“We almost had a normal year and a normal run of markets this year, so that was really wonderful for the stallholders who do all the heavy lifting.”

Ms Benini also thanked Heiner’s Bakery and the CFA for assisting with the visit from Santa Claus.

FAMILY FUN: (From left) Ranchandra Poudel, Amrit Poudel, Asmita Gautam Poudel, Sushila Poudel Cryawali and Puja Bhandari Poudel with Prashun Poudel were enjoying the twilight market on Friday.

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Holiday arrangements for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support WITH the holiday season fast approaching, Services Australia is reminding customers about changes to payments and services during the Christmas and New Year period.

All services centres and most phone lines will be closed on Monday, December 26 through to Wednesday, December 28, and on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Services Australia General Manager Hank Jongen said Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support customers can still access self-service options during this period.

“The easiest way to do your business during the holiday season is with your online accounts through myGov, as well as the Express Plus apps, or our self-service options over the phone,” Mr Jongen said.

“These services are available 24/7, even on public holidays.

“This means people can still report their employment income, submit claims, or apply for an advance payment.”

Customers should also be aware the date they receive their regular payments may change.

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days. Some people may get paid early and others may be able to report their employment income early,” Mr Jongen said.

“People can check if their reporting or payment date has changed using their Centrelink online account through myGov, or through the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.

“We know reporting early can be

tricky, but my top tip is don’t worry.

If you make a mistake, you can correct it within 14 days, or the next time you report.”

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Landslide clearance on schedule

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Bogong Landslide is on track to be cleared for single-lane access by March in accordance with Department of Transport (DOT) plans, according to DOT regional director (Hume) Steve Bowmaker.

At a community meeting in Falls Creek on Monday Mr Bowmaker said around 11,000 cubic metres of material had been removed, with a further 7500 cubic metres ready to be removed by remote loader.

Around 35,000 cubic me-

tres of material are predicted to be removed from the site.

“The progress we’re making at the moment is pretty good,” Mr Bowmaker said.

“It’s in accordance with the plan that we put together over a month ago when we took responsibility for this, and we’re still on track to deliver single-lane access on the Bogong High Plains Road by March.”

Mr Bowmaker said geotechnical investigations are underway to further inform

how to clear the landslide and repair the site, with early data to become available in January and further results available in February.

“That will enable us to come up with a solution to remove that stubborn last seven or 8000 cubic metres of materials on site,” he said.

“During February we’ll be able to design what might be a retaining solution so that if any material was to come down on that landslip site after we’ve removed the vast majority of it, it doesn’t fall

on to the road.”

Mr Bowmaker said as material is removed from the landslip the exclusion zone in Bogong Village will shrink, however, it will remain unsafe for residents to live there as the local dam has been drained, meaning there is no drinking or firefighting water available.

The diversion track around the landslide is being upgraded for all vehicles, but is currently only accessible for four-wheel drives.

Mr Bowmaker urged the

need for careful driving on the track.

“You shouldn’t attempt to drive this track unless you’re a competent four-wheel drive driver,” he said.

“It has no safety features, it’s very narrow and it’s just not suitable for any vehicle other than a high-clearance four-wheel drive.”

According to the DOT, retaining structures and drainage will be constructed on the track in January, while in February they will install guard rails and complete

road pavement works.

From today staff will not be available to process access requests through the track, and the processing of applications will restart on January 3.

To apply for access, residents and essential workers must be using a four-wheel drive with high ground clearance, fitted with a UHF radio.

Towing of trailers is not permitted unless approved.

When driving, first gear must be used on the ramps at the start and end of the track.

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Mr McCurdy said he was delighted to be returning to shadow cabinet and is keen to work with a strong Coalition team that will hold the Andrews Labor Government to account.

“I am delighted to have been asked to take on the portfolios of water and consumer affairs in the shadow cabinet,” Mr McCurdy said.

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MUSIC MAKERS: Alan Heberle, Mother Moira Evers and Rudi Katterl helped organise the carols and entertain the crowd.

HAVING FUN: Cynthia Brown and Barbara Briggs at the Piazza on Sunday night.

CHRISTMAS CHEER: Rudi Katterl, the With One Voice Choir, and other musicians began the carols at 6pm on Sunday.

GOOD TIMES: Jason Castagna and Amanda Chrystal were enjoying the carols on Sunday night.

IT’S CHRISTMAS: Santa left on the fire truck at around 8pm.

Christmas cheer comes to Myrtleford

By BRODIE EVERIST LOCALS filled the Myrtleford Piazza on Sunday, enjoying Christmas carols and the warm summer evening.

A mix of traditional and contemporary carols were performed by a range of musicians, including guitarist/singer Rudi Katterl, the With One Voice Choir and Alan Heberle.

Musical director Rudi Katterl, in his first time in the role, said the event went very well.

“People really enjoyed it,” he said.

“Considering we only had a short

time to get it together they all pulled it off pretty well.”

“The biggest issue was the wind affecting the sound.”

Father Christmas arrived on a fire truck at 7:30pm, handing out lollies and getting photos with kids.

Towards the end of the night the Reverend Jane Trigg thanked organisers of the event, including Mr Katterl and the Myrtleford Rotary Club.

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This year has not been without its challenges, but it’s also been a year of growth, optimism and hope.

We have watched our communities flourish, tackle challenges head on and take the time to connect with us and share their views on important topics.

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Community bushfire recovery supported by $110,000

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE SUPPORT for community-led initiatives and priority projects or activities that focus on bushfire recovery and resilience has been bolstered by $110,000 thanks to the Community Recovery and Resilience Grants Initiative (CRRGI).

The CRRGI is a Commonwealth-State funding arrangement launched in 2022 through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), designed to provide financial support to locally led and responsive programs that support recovery of communities in Victoria’s bushfire affected regions.

The primary purpose of the funding is for Alpine Shire Council to support the Alpine Community Recovery Committee (CRC) as it moves to the next phase in recovery.

Specific activities Alpine Shire Council have been funded to deliver include the Alpine CRC potential transition into the Alpine Community Communications Network, the Alpine Resilience Committee to adopt and deliver the Community Recovery Plan Framework, and further develop and deliver some of the goals identified in the Community Recovery Plan review of progress in March 2022 as outstanding priorities for future action.

Funding is to be utilised across six key delivery areas.

Community events administered by Alpine Shire Council and/or by community groups has been allocated $20,000.

Community participation in community leadership programs and/or recognised skills training programs has been allocated $25,000.

Costs associated with administration, communications, and meeting coordination for the CRC has been allocated $5,000.

Professional services that support the progression of priority recovery projects identified by community has been allocated $60,000.

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Major boost to state’s aerial firepower VICTORIA’S aerial firefighting fleet is prepared to respond to any fires that may happen over summer, with the 50-strong fleet ready to be deployed across the state.

North East Victoria will have aircraft stationed at Ovens, Benalla and Albury for this fire season.

Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes unveiled the fleet today at Avalon Airport last week alongside Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp.

A new addition to Victoria’s base fleet of 50 aircraft is the Black Hawk, which can hold up to 4000 litres of water and can also drop fire retardant and foam.

The CH47 Chinook returns for a second year - capable of holding 11,000 litres of water it is the highest volume helicopter in the fleet and is a vital asset in firefighting operations.

The fleet also includes two large air tankers, other Type 1 helicopters including a Super Puma and an Aircrane, and 14 single engine air tankers including one Fireboss.

Victoria also has a surge capacity of up to 100 aircraft that can supplement the core fleet and be called upon when needed.

This includes support from

BLACK HAWK UP: Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet has been boosted with the addition of Black Hawk helicopters. thousands of dedicated emergency services workers from across all agencies.

The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer indicates Victoria will experience normal fire potential for the north and west and below normal for other areas.

The risk of grass fires could increase as the grass dries out.

Aircraft have already played a key role during the recent flood response with more than 1800 aircraft movements since Octo-

ber 1 transporting emergency services workers and resources and to survey affected areas.

Aircraft have also been deployed for fire response including to seven fires since the start of November.

The aircraft fleet is jointly funded by more than $30 million from the Andrews Labor Government and the Commonwealth Government.

For more information on how to prepare for fires and other emergencies download

the VicEmergency app or visit emergency.vic.gov.au.

“While it’s been a wet start to summer, the risk of fires is always there - so it’s vital we have the resources on standby ready to keep Victorians safe,” Ms Symes said.

Mr Crisp said while while many Victorians have been preparing for and responding to floods, it’s important to be prepared for fires, have a plan and never rely on one source of information.

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Bush market returns for summer

By LEAH ANDERSONBYRNE

MYRTLEFORD’S Bush Market has returned to its position of the first Friday of 2023, bringing in the new year with a huge range of stalls for all to enjoy.

Coordinator Melanie Dymond said she was excited to see the market held in summer, after last year’s event was postponed to the March long weekend due to forecasted wet weather.

“It’s nice to see it back on the January weekend; when we think of the new year and summer we think of the bush market,” she said.

“In the past it’s always been a warm sunny day so it was quite out of the blue last year with the forecasted storm.

“It’s essentially the usual big market, we’ve got the

regular stalls keen to come and a huge variety of stuff from food, gin distillers, a winery, soap and candle people as well as baskets, jocks and socks and clothing.

“There’ll be live entertainment on the day, great food and coffee vans so plenty of lunch and dining under the trees at the reserve.

“It’s a perfect spot for the market; it’s shady and no stall gets a better site than any other due to the positioning.

“I encourage everyone to come along and bring their own bags for the goods as we’re moving towards a plastic free society.”

The market will be held on from 9am to 2.30pm on Friday, January 6 at the Myrtleford Showgrounds.

BUSH MARKET: Myrtleford locals are gearing up for the 2023 bush market.

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All-girl group going from strength to strength

By BRODIE EVERIST LISTENING to The Buoys’ particular brand of assertive punk, you get the sense the quartet are having the time of their lives.

As it turns out - they are.

“We all agree that the funnest thing that you could ever do is to join a band,” said drummer Tess Wilkin.

“We see so much of each other when we’re touring and it’s just the best, it brings us so much joy.

“I think that our audience can feel that when they watch us live because we just can’t wipe the smile of our faces.”

Punk rock quartet The Buoys will be tearing up the stage this January as one of the major acts of Alpine Valley Vibes, the festival hitting Bright this summer.

Made up of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Zoe Catterall, drummer Tess Wilkin, bass guitarist

Courtney Cunningham and lead guitarist Hilary Geddes, the group has been relatively prolific, producing a 6-track EP in 2020, and another in 2021.

Their latest single, ‘Red Flags’, is an energetic romp through the risks of relationships that Wilkin described as a quintessential Bouys song.

“Red Flags is a really light-hearted, wind the windows down in your car and have a singalong kind of song,” she said.

“The song is essentially about seeing all the red flags in your relationship and deciding to ignore all of them, which I think is something that a lot of people can relate to.”

The Sydney group is coming off the back of a monster 2022, having performed at the Sydney Opera House, Splendour in the Grass, and with the Dandy Warhols and the

GET READY: The Alpine Valley Vibes Festival will feature The Buoys, made up of (from left) lead guitarist Hilary Geddes, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Zoe Catterall, drummer Tess Wilkin and bass guitarist Courtney Cunningham.

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Hoodoo Gurus.

“There’s been so many pinch-yourself moments,” Wilkin said, but next year looks to be even better.

The group will be

supporting the Arctic Monkeys next January, only a week before they perform in Bright.

“The Arctic Monkey’s show, that’s a bit of a dream

come true,” Wilkin said.

“I think it was a week before we got offered that gig someone asked me what my ultimate support slot would be, and without

hesitation I said Arctic Monkeys.”

According to Wilkin, the band is also working on a new album.

The Alpine Valley Vibes Festival will feature the Buoys, as well as headline act pop superstar Jessica Mauboy, ARIA awardwinning hip hop artist Illy and singer/songwriter Gretta Ray. Bright will be a new location for The Buoys, but Wilkin said they’ve received messages from fans who are stoked they will be performing.

“We’re super excited to play this gig,” she said.

“I love all the bands who are on it.”

Presented by Always Live and Live Nation Special Events, in partnership with the Alpine Shire Council, Alpine Valley Vibes 2022 is a day-long music festival to be held at Bright’s Pioneer Park on January 21.

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Summer series continues - don’t miss out

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MYRTLEFORD’S Summer Series continues to draw crowds as local artists show off their talent in the warmer weather.

Organiser Joe Davies said the event has become a “Myrtleford icon”.

“It’s giving the locals a perfect place to come together, relax and unwind over a picnic,” he said.

“They really look forward to it, we had about 100 punters enjoy a super chilled evening with lovely weather over the weekend of the 10th.

“They heard No F Chords play; a great local duo with great humour and slightly different take on some classic tunes.

“Last weekend we heard from The Stents and this weekend we’ll see JD and the Kat; a dynamic blues duo from Myrtleford, starring me.

“In January expect to hear from Adam Lindsay, Tahlia Brain, Red Brick Radio and more.”

The event is held in the Myrtleford Piazza from 6-8.30pm and the Summer Series will continue every Friday in December and every Saturday in January at the same time and location.

ENJOYING THE TUNES: Mandy and Angus Swan with Aussie terrier Bindie.

ON SHOW: Terry and Sue Lockwood who performed in the first week of the series.

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Humbling experience for Jessica as a first time visitor to Lacluta

By ANITA McPHERSON THE heat and humidity were one of the first things that struck Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta (FOL) member Jessica Ruiz on her first visit to Timor Leste in September this year.

Jessica joined Rabela Punif from Springhurst, Linda Sexton from Wangaratta and fellow Myrtleford resident Karen Jones on the trip; their first to the country in more than three years.

Following COVID, the group wanted to wait until it was safe again to visit and they also got to see the rollout of an educational play booklet, created by Rabela and Karen, to local communities.

The booklet is a homebased parent resource for “children’s learning through play” and is being distributed to 20,000 homes across Timor Leste, funded by the New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade Aid Program and the Ministry of Education in Timor Leste.

Jessica travelled with Karen and Linda, who along the way shared their passion for the isolated and wonderful community of Lacluta.

Jessica said they travelled eight hours in a rented car loaded with items they planned to deliver, travelling on difficult roads that seemed to have no end.

“The further into the rural areas we entered, the more the reality hit me, the deeper into the jungle, the more I realised how remote this area was and the larger the needs were,” she said.

“We arrived in Lacluta and almost immediately we were saluted by its habitants - all of them knew Karen and remembered Linda from some previous visits.

“Their faces lit up when they saw us walking the streets, some asking why we haven’t been to visit, and I’m not sure whether there was an understanding of what it meant to live through a pandemic.”

CATCHING UP: During the trip, Friends of Lacluta’s (from left) Jessica Ruiz, Karen Jones and (far right) Linda Sexton were delighted to meet FOL scholarship student Veneranda, who was to graduate as a midwife in December.

GOOD SPORTS: Sports equipment donated by friends in Australia is still also greatly appreciated in the isolated communities, as Linda Sexton found out.

The next day the group visited the public school and the emotional greeting Karen received from preschool teacher Madalena showed Jessica the connection FOL and the community have.

She said they visited schools, preschools, convent, church, families, hospital, other villages and delivered books, word finders, preschool resources, mother and baby bags, menstrual kits and some small goods to the local hospital.

“Nearly everything was needed, and we had many meetings with local authorities,” she said.

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“It became clear to me that FOL works very closely with this community and in a culturally respectful manner.”

During the trip, the group were accompanied by Ebron Amaral, the FOL liaison officer in Lacluta.

Jessica said his work was nothing short of outstanding, translating their conversations with the locals, attending meetings and facilitating their work in the community.

She said they were hosted by two families during their stay who opened their humble homes to provide a sim-

HELPING HAND: Jessica Ruiz, Linda Sexton and Karen Jones delivered 50 mother and baby bags to the midwife at the Dilor Medical Centre on their trip, many made by craft groups in North East Victoria. ple bed and food.

“I’ve never felt so grateful,” she said.

“Life in Lacluta presents many challenges - restless sleeps due to the heat and unexpected noises at any time of the night and early mornings.

“The dehydration was real, there was also a struggle to find vegetables at the local market, during what they called ‘hungry season’.

“As a result, the diet consisted of big amounts of carbohydrates which contributed to the general fatigue and fogginess and didn’t allow you to think clearly.

“Local people endure this every day, or at least for long periods.”

But Jessica says she also witnessed some glimpses of progress in Dilor; electricity now available to each home activated by a credit, some homes with basic electrical installations and some with tiled floors.

She said a big hand-washing station at the hospital allows people to have some basic hand sanitation upon arrival.

“On the other hand, running water continues to be an issue; water can be available to homes through pipes

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in the ground but we never saw taps,” she said.

“Women collected water from broken pipes in the streets at different location and carried litres of water in containers on their heads.

“Some of the more vulnerable places had no water at all; they relied on collecting water from the river which was clearly contaminated by rubbish.”

Jessica said pollution of the environment is escalating at an alarming rate and is perhaps one of the greatest challenges facing Timor Leste.

Communication and access to information also continues to be an issue, with limited health care and services impacting people’s life expectancy and life quality, including children, with many dying as babies.

Access to educational services is also limited for some children such as those with disabilities and children living on the other side of the river, who can only access school when the river is low or dry.

“I still struggle to find a word to describe my experience in Lacluta - a sense of humbleness and gratitude fills my heart - but a sense of sadness and frustration fills the other half,” she said.

“I got to experience walking in their shoes, seeing in person all the needs of this community, and seeing how FOL is working in a holistic and meaningful way gives me hope.

“Witnessing how small initiatives are creating real difference and flourishing, this encourages me to collaborate and give something back to society, because after all, I am so lucky to be the person I am and the life I have been born into.”

For more information of the work of Wangaratta’s Friends of Lacluta, visit the organisation on Facebook with volunteers encouraged to get involved and donations always welcome.

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National plan to rein in deer a potential game changer WEDNESDAY’s release of a draft national plan to tackle the exploding numbers of feral deer across Australia has been welcomed by the Invasive Species Council.

“The release of a national feral deer action plan is a potential game changer in stopping the spread of one of the most concerning emerging pest animals in Australia,” Invasive Species Council chief executive officer Andrew Cox said.

“The message from this plan is simple; if we do nothing to control feral deer then everybody loses, but if governments and landholders step up we can stop the spread, reduce their impact and protect our precious places.

“The deer plague has already taken over most natural areas on the east coast.

“Scientists now predict that without action feral deer will inhabit every habitat in every part of Australia.

“Implementing this national plan is our best shot at avoiding wall to wall deer across the continent.”

He said in the past two decades, feral deer numbers have exploded tenfold across Australia and there are now millions of deer causing serious environmental damage and costing farmers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.

“They overgraze and trample native grasslands and ring-bark native shrubs and trees,” Mr Cox said.

“They cause erosion and degrade water quality by wallowing in wetlands and streams, impacting the homes of native species like the platypus.

TIME IS UP: A national plan to contain feral deer numbers has been welcomed. This Sambar deer was snapped in a wallow on the Bogong High Plains.

PHOTO: Parks Victoria “Feral deer are also a major risk on our roads.

“In some parts of the country you are now more likely to see a deer on the side of the road than a kangaroo.

“A large deer can weigh in at more than 200 kilograms and could have devastating consequences for Australian families driving on major roads.

“In Victoria, it is estimated that feral deer will cost the state’s economy up to $825 million over the next 30 years due to motor accidents.”

He said as deer spread into urban areas, including around Syd-

ney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane, they are threatening the lives of motorists, destroying gardens, contaminating critical water catchments and damaging the few remaining patches of urban bushland.

“This plan is also a wake up call for the Victorian and Tasmanian governments where deer are still legally protected as a game animal for hunters, reflecting an outdated and early colonial attitude to this pest,” Mr Cox said.

“The proposal to establish a national containment zone to stop the westward spread of fe-

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ral deer is an important feature of the plan.”

The release of the draft plan follows a 2021 Australian Senate inquiry into the impact of feral deer, pigs and goats in Australia which recommended “that the Australian Government commit to providing significant longterm funding to support the implementation of the proposed National Feral Deer Action Plan”.

To view the plan go to https:// feraldeerplan.org.au/the-plan/.

Submissions close by March 20, 2023. To provide comment, please email coordinator@feraldeerplan.org.au.

Key findings from the report included:  Left uncontrolled in good conditions, feral deer populations can increase by 3450% every year, meaning that a small herd of 30 feral deer can grow to 500 in 10 years.  Over the coming decades, climate and habitat suitability models predict that most of Australia could be inhabited by at least one species of feral deer unless more action is taken.  In 1980, there were an estimated 50,000 feral deer in Australia, by 2002, the estimate had grown to 200,000 and in 2022, the population is likely to have reached 1-2 million in Australia.  Current populations are too high to be controlled by recreational hunting or recent control efforts.

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Community Foundation celebrates 10 years of giving

By BELINDA HARRISON MORE than $1.2 million over 10 years has been awarded to communities across North East Victoria by Into Our Hands Foundation.

This significant milestone was celebrated on Friday December 2, with community members, donors, supporters, board members and staff gathering at REMEL 185 in Whorouly.

Into Our Hands was established through the vision and hard work of a local committee, representing a community badly impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

The Foundation has built on that early commitment to develop a sustainable community foundation that will respond to the needs of North East Victoria.

Over the past 10 years the Foundation has awarded $1,253,279 in grant funding to 133 originations from 171 grants.

These grants made possible community building works, workshops and events, environmental projects, equipment purchases and youth projects.

The event celebrated the culmination of significant effort by Into Our Hands.

Over the past 18 months, the foundation has seen huge growth; with the establishment of several sub-funds, expanding the small operating team; large wins with successful grant submissions allowing large projects to be rolled out, namely the Digital Stories Project which was made possible with the amaz-

ing help of North East Media and their hardworking team.

North East Media has been the Into Our Hands Community Foundation partner in the community interviewing and recording donors, sub-fund holders, grantees and stakeholders, to help them gather the inspiring stories that typify the journey towards the foundation’s growth and impact to date.

As part of this project an anniversary booklet was produced, showing the Into Our Hands origin story, sharing donor and grantee stories, and the overall impact that this foundation has made in the last decade.

Into Our Hands would like to thank everyone who took part in this project and to all the supporters who joined us to celebrate this achievement at REMEL 185.

Thank you to event speakers, Loretta Carroll AM who is the inaugural chair of the foundation’s Board, Mike Noble and Marion Nash who operate the Garry Nash & Co. Community Fund, and to Lisa Neville, representing Alpine Health, Communities that Care, for sharing her experience working with Into Our Hands as a grantee.

For anyone who is interested in reading the anniversary book or to watch the impact stories visit https://intoourhandsfoundation.com. au/.

For more information, contact Executive Officer Peter McCabe at eo@intoourhands. com.au or call 0466 252 866.

PHOTOS: Sarah Craven Photography

WHAT A TEAM: Into Our Hands board members and executive team: John Bailey, Megan Buntine, Roberta Baker, Loretta Carroll AM, Ruth Kneebone, Fiona Nicholls, Jodie Wells, Bart Crawley and Executive Officer Peter McCabe.

INSET: NEWEST ADDITION: The anniversary booklet celebrates and shares the stories of grantees and donors.

EARLY LEADER: Loretta Carroll AM, inaugural chair of Into Our Hands Foundation

GRANTS WELCOMED: Lisa Neville from Alpine Health, Communities that MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Marion Nash and Mike Care Alpine program who received Noble started the Garry Nash & Co. Community a number of grants from Into Our Fund in 2021 to support local groups in Hands Foundation.

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This summer is different - but still be prepared

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE PARKS Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria and the Conservation Regulator are urging Victorians to be extra prepared before visiting parks and forests this summer.

Chief fire officer Chris Hardman said flooding is ongoing in some areas and above-average rainfall is expected to continue into the first part of summer.

“As a result of the floods, many of our state forest vehicle, bike, walking tracks and recreation sites are still temporarily closed or partially closed with access restrictions,” he said.

“I encourage anyone thinking of getting out into the great outdoors to take care, take note of signage and closures, keep an eye on weather conditions and be prepared to change plans if necessary.

“In some areas vegetation growth stimulated by the wet spring has started to dry out, increasing the risk of grassfires.

“Even where the rain has stopped, the impacts of floods and storms will continue for months ahead.”

Things might not be as expected, and forecasts and park conditions may change rapidly.

In areas where public land has been heavily impacted by flood and storm closures and re-

BE AWARE: Flooding in Kings Billabong Park. strictions, consider alternative activities that support surrounding communities.

When visiting parks and forests, before you leave home, check if the park or forest is open and its conditions at parks. vic.gov.au or ffm.vic.gov.au/forest-and-road-closures.

Check if roads are open and their conditions, pay attention to all signage and barriers, avoid camping, picnicking and parking under trees as wet, loose ground is causing them to fall

without warning and take care when using roads and tracks, they are likely to be slippery, have surface damage and soft edges. For public safety, authorised officers from DELWP, Parks Victoria and the Conservation Regulator will also be patrolling forests, parks and reserves targeting illegal off-road activity, littering and unsafe campfires.

It is an offence to use closed roads and areas.

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The Team at Great Alpine Dental would like to thank the Community of Myrtleford, Bright and surrounding areas for their continued support. The Team at Great Alpine Dental would like to wish the community of Myrtleford a very safe and Happy Festive Season! We are closing on Friday, December 23rd from 12.30pm and re-opening on Monday, January 9th at 8.30am.

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covery work across the state, but it will take time to reopen roads, campsites and visitor areas, particularly in hard-hit areas like northern Victoria.

More safety advice is available on the Parks Victoria website.

For up-to-date information on park closures and impacts on Parks Victoria estate, visit Flood and Storm Affected Parks.

For information on road and forest closures on DELWP-managed land, visit ffm.vic.gov.au/ forest-and-road-closures.

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New workplace harassment laws welcomed locally LOCAL businesses are being urged to take seriously key amendments to the Federal Government’s AntiDiscrimination and Human Rights Legislation (Respect at Work) Bill which was recently passed in parliament.

The Respect at Work Bill requires employers to implement measures to prevent unlawful sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation, and confers new regulatory powers.

Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines said she was pleased to see the recommendations of the Jenkins Report implemented, after it was left to “gather dust for three years by the previous government”.

“One of the most important parts of the bill is the implementation of a positive duty on workplaces to en-

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sure they are fostering safe and inclusive workplaces,” she said.

“That means it is not enough to just respond to sexual harassment, but now workplaces must take active steps to prevent sexual harassment.

“This applies to employees, employers and customers, so it’s not just about preventing sexual harassment between colleagues but also between, for example, a patron and bar staff.”

The Respect at Work report was released in 2020 by sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins and outlined 55 recommendations

to the Federal Government to amend sex discrimination and human rights laws to create safer workplaces across Australia.

The government has committed to implementing all the report’s 55 recommendations as a matter of priority.

Wangaratta Centre Against Violence (CAV) chief executive officer, Jaime Chubb, said the passing of the bill is a vital piece of work.

“It isn’t just around women’s safety in a workplace; it’s about everybody knowing that they can and should be safe within a workplace,” she said.

“Right across the nation for some time now we’ve had an enormous focus around physical safety and creating workplaces that people know will have access to physically safe work places.”

Ms Chubb said CAV will strive to implement these recommendations locally by continuing to lead conversations and ensure local businesses have access to important information.

“It’s in their best interests, it’s not all about avoiding fines or making sure they don’t get into trouble,” she said.

“We believe employers genuinely want the best for the people who work for them and to do that they need to make sure people can come to work and not experience any discrimination or sexual harassment.

“A lot of it is supporting businesses and organisa-

STARTING THE CONVERSATION: Wangaratta Centre Against Violence CEO Jaime Chubb said CAV will be encouraging local businesses to start the conversations in implementing new amendments in preventing sexual harassment and discrimination in workplaces.

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tions to understand what are some of the driving factors towards an environment where sexual harassment takes place or what are enabling factors within a business or a workplace and what kind of behaviours need to be adjusted so that doesn’t happen.”

While there will be a 12 month transition period before the amendments become enforceable, Ms Chubb said CAV will be encouraging local businesses to act as soon as possible.

“We do know of cases where people have been sexually harassed in a workplace or where there’s been

inappropriate behavior from colleagues,” she said.

“What sits above that still though is that people still have a perception that women can be treated differently and less than, and that’s probably the work we’re trying really hard to overturn.

“Whether we’re talking about a sporting club, a workplace or someone’s home, everyone has a right to feel safe.”

Employers and employees can go to https://www. respectatwork.gov.au/ for information on what the changes mean for them and how to take action in their workplace.

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GENESIS GV70 REVIEW

Ŷ WATCH OUT BIG BOYS: Genesis GV70 is an attractive looking vehicle with rear lines that are definitely SUV.

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY IT’S still not a household name, certainly in motoring circles, but Genesis is the luxury sub-brand of Hyundai in the same way as Lexus is to Toyota.

Like Lexus before it, Genesis marketers see the brand as a competitor against the upmarket German marques.

Despite the major impact Korean cars have had in recent years, that’s unlikely to happen to Genesis any time in the immediate future.

Then again, Hyundai has surprised us before - so who knows?

The current Genesis range comprises two sedans (G70 and G80) and three SUVs (GV60, GV70 and GV80) and includes petrol, diesel and electric powertrains as well as two- and all-wheel drive in the SUVs. GV70, the subject of this test, covers all bases with the choice of 2.5- and 3.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines, 2.2-litre turbo-diesel and pure electric.

The entry-level 2.5T comes with either rear or all-wheel drive.

All other variants are AWD only.

We’re checking out what is likely to be the volume seller the 2.5GT AWD, together with the optional Luxury Sport Line package and eye-catching Brunswick Green matte paint.

STYLING GV70 is one of the most attractive vehicles that we’ve ever driven, one that drew positive comments wherever we went.

The lines are SUV but without the boxiness or semicoupe look that many competitors have adopted.

The large mesh-filled grille follows the Genesis family pat-

tern, with the number plate attached inside the grille.

The Genesis badge, which does have an uncanny resemblance to that of Aston Martin, sits at the front of the bonnet.

The split horizontal front and tail lights are another Genesis feature and broaden the vehicle’s front appearance.

A panoramic sunroof with tilt and slide panel and powered blind is standard across the range.

The Sport Line Package adds 21-inch five-spoke Gmatrix alloy wheels, sporty front and rear bumpers, gloss black sport radiator grille, front skid plate, roof rails and dark chrome for the grille surround and window frame trims.

Others will no doubt love the G-matrix wheels but we found them a bit gaudy for the otherwise elegant looks of the car.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Genesis GV70 comes with a choice of four drivetrain, starting with the 2.5T with a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with 224kW of power and 422Nm of torque paired with an eight-speed torque converter automatic that drives either the rear wheels or an electronically controlled AWD system.

Flagship GV70 3.5T has a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 with 279kW and 530Nm mated with the same transmission and AWD, GV70 2.2D has a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that produces 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque.

It uses an electronically controlled AWD system.

The most recent addition is the GV70 EV, the first-ever fully electric vehicle from Genesis.

INTERIOR There’s a real premium look to the interior of the GV70 Luxury Sport Line tested with Nappa leather and suede appointed quilted sport seats, suede headlining and pillars, a sports steering wheel, alloy pedals and aluminium trim.

There are sport gauges for oil temperature, torque and turbo boost to let the driver extract the best from the engine.

Rear seat space is pretty good, with buttons that allow occupants to adjust the front seats as well as air conditioning controls.

Rear storage space is 542 litres with the rear seatbacks in place, expanding to 1678 litres when they are folded.

A space saver spare wheel is under the boot floor and there’s also a clever roadside safety kit with a range of items to help in an emergency - such as gloves, hi-vis vest, towel etc.

SAFETY Every GV70 model comes with a comprehensive list of safety equipment, starting with eight airbags, including one between the front seats to prevent serious injury due to potential driver and passenger contact.

A camera is activated either side of the screen each time the turn indicator is used.

Bluetooth provides two connections, one phone/audio, the other just for audio, with USB ports on the front and rear centre consoles.

There’s wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charging, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - both wired.

If you need relaxing there’s a Sounds of Nature feature with a choice of six pre-set sounds.

Our favourites were twittering birds and ocean waves. Not sure about the soothing effect of the roaring fire though.

INFOTAINMENT The standout feature at the front of the GV70’s cabin is the 14.5-inch touchscreen.

It certainly looks spectacular although the combination of extra width and low height mean that functions on the left of the screen require too much of a stretch even for a tall driver.

Also, the shape of the screen compresses the satellite navigation view more than is practical.

There’s a 12.3-inch colour screen in front of the driver with a digital instrument cluster.

DRIVING GV70 is quite a large and heavy vehicle, but doesn’t feel like it when cruising on the motorway where it’s smooth, comfortable and quiet thanks to extra insulation.

When pushed along the feeling and sound from the turbo engine is akin to that of a decent-sized six-cylinder unit.

Out on the open road GV70 is well-balanced and corners better than expected for an SUV. It’s not a sports machine but comes closer than many others in the class that we have tested.

There are five drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Custom), and three Terrain modes (Snow, Mud and Sand).

So, plenty to play with here.

The eight-speed automatic transmission is reasonably quick to respond with shift paddles on hand if needed.

Fuel consumption on short trips was well above the listed figure of 10.3 litres per 100 kilometres but dropped noticeably, to around 8.5 L/100 km in motorway cruising.

SUMMING UP This is the first time that we’ve driven a Genesis SUV and we could not have been more surprised and impressed by the GV70.

It’s beautifully crafted, both inside and out, well-equipped, enjoyable to drive and, with prices starting from just under $70k, excellent value compared with its more-established competitors.

Dedicated owners of vehicles from the three big-name German brands will no doubt scoff at the arrival of Genesis nee Hyundai, much as they did when Lexus emerged from the shadow of Toyota nearly 30 years ago.

However, for anyone willing to think outside the square,

we’d suggest the Genesis GV70 is well worth checking out.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE GV70 2.5T PETROL 2WD:

$68,500 GV70 2.5T PETROL AWD:

$70,900 GV70 3.5T SPORT PETROL AWD: $84,600 GV70 2.2D DIESEL AWD:

$73,200 GV70 EV PERFORMANCE AWD: $127,800 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Genesis dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Genesis GV70 2.5-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon)

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

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, December 17

CITY COLTS DEF BY WANGARATTA MAGPIES

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

DELATITE DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS DEF BY OVENS VALLEY UNITED

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS *KM Braden b RA Malcolm.............................................48 AF Thrum c CD Matheson b C Clement..........................0 +T Schulze run out (J Davies) ..........................................1 J Solimo not out .............................................................65 TK Moore c N Bonwick b RA Malcolm ............................0 NJ Crispin b C Clement ....................................................4 NM Norris b C Clement.....................................................6 CR Lovett b C Clement .....................................................0 AW Crispin dnb P Prasad c RA Malcolm b C Clement ..............................1 MJ Lister not out ...............................................................0 Extras (nb 2, w 4, b 0, lb 3) ................................................9 Total................................................................8/134 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 5 (AF Thrum) 6 (T Schulze) 91 (KM Braden) 91 (TK Moore) 108 (NJ Crispin) 122 (NM Norris) 122 (CR Lovett) 124 (P Prasad).

Bowling: C Clement 8/0/5/30, MD Gathercole 8/1/0/18, FR Ellis 8/3/0/22, Z Guilfoyle 8/2/0/18, NJ Pell 2/0/0/18, RA Malcolm 5/1/2/20, J Wallace 1/0/0/5.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Z Fraser lbw b CJ Brodie ..................................................2 MT Casey c D Barber b CJ Brodie..................................13 C McIntosh c J Fullager b S Briggs ................................38 B McCabe c D Barber b B Duncombe .............................4 *+R Clarke c CJ Brodie b B Spokes ...............................23 K Archibald run out (B Spokes) .....................................10 J Fraser not out ...............................................................28 AT McMillan not out........................................................33 J Bartlett dnb M McCabe dnb J House dnb Extras (nb 0, w 13, b 0, lb 3) ............................................16 Total................................................................6/166 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 3 (Z Fraser) 17 (MT Casey) 24 (B McCabe) 70 (R Clarke) 96 (K Archibald) 99 (C McIntosh).

Bowling: CJ Brodie 8/1/2/25, S Briggs 8/0/1/45, B Duncombe 8/2/1/15, M Priest 7.1/1/0/34, B Spokes 5/0/1/29, J Fullager 4/0/0/14.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten c AP Storer b MR Purcell .................................9 K Pienaar c AP Storer b LJ Scales................................103 J Beattie run out (LJ Scales, A Storer) ..........................38 JA Schonafinger c C Lilly b MW Stevenson ....................1 *PJ McNamara b LJ Scales.............................................18 J O’Donohue not out........................................................7 +GL Shantha c C Lilly b LJ Scales....................................2 M Winter not out ...............................................................3 B Nixon dnb W O’Keefe dnb HL Jones dnb Extras (nb 1, w 15, b 2, lb 2) ............................................20 Total................................................................6/201 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 49 (L Whitten) 132 (J Beattie) 148 (JA Schonafinger) 181 (PJ McNamara) 194 (K Pienaar) 196 (GL Shantha).

Bowling: LJ Scales 8/1/3/29, JC Kelleher 6/0/0/54, MR Purcell 5/0/1/14, PM Scales 5/0/0/15, A Storer 8/0/0/48, MB Burrows 2/0/0/21, MW Stevenson 6/1/1/16.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS K Surrey not out ..............................................................79 C Ellett b H Mann...............................................................1 C Fendyk st NP Impink b DL Bursill ..............................51 *+B Surrey not out ..........................................................41 D Fitzpatrick dnb R Worcester dnb D Pool dnb M Hicks dnb R Ellett dnb H Scalzo dnb T Cogger dnb Extras (nb 0, w 15, b 0, lb 7) ............................................22 Total................................................................2/194 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 8 (C Ellett) 116 (C Fendyk).

Bowling: H Mann 8/1/1/28, J Neary 8/2/0/30, M Vescio 8/0/0/42, S Phillips 8/0/0/35, K Fitzpatrick 3/0/0/20, N Bleeser 2/0/0/14, DL Bursill 3/0/1/18.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS +CD Matheson lbw b KM Braden ..................................29 N Bonwick dnb NJ Pell c MJ Lister b P Prasad........................................40 *J Davies not out.............................................................67 MD Gathercole dnb Z Guilfoyle dnb F Dent st T Schulze b KM Braden ....................................4 C Clement dnb FR Ellis not out ................................................................22 J Wallace dnb RA Malcolm dnb Extras (nb 0, w 14, b 0, lb 1) ............................................15 Total................................................................3/177 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 60 (CD Matheson) 122 (NJ Pell) 133 (F Dent).

Bowling: CR Lovett 6/0/0/34, AW Crispin 5/0/0/22, NJ Crispin 5/0/0/42, MJ Lister 8/2/0/20, KM Braden 8/3/2/11, P Prasad 8/1/1/47.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS M Honman c AT McMillan b B McCabe.........................25 J Fullager c C McIntosh b AT McMillan .........................10 GA Hoysted b J House ......................................................9 G Lithgow b J House.........................................................0 *CJ Brodie b J Fraser ......................................................13 J Priest b J House .............................................................0 +D Barber c AT McMillan b J Fraser.................................0 B Duncombe b M McCabe .............................................17 S Briggs c R Clarke b J Bartlett ........................................2 B Spokes not out...............................................................6 M Priest not out.................................................................3 Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 2, lb 0) ..............................................10 Total...................................................................9/94 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 34 (J Fullager) 51 (GA Hoysted) 51 (G Lithgow) 52 (M Honman) 53 (J Priest) 60 (D Barber) 73 (CJ Brodie) 81 (B Duncombe) 86 (S Briggs).

Bowling: C McIntosh 3/0/0/12, J Bartlett 4/2/1/9, AT McMillan 5/2/1/5, M McCabe 6/2/1/24, B McCabe 8/2/1/13, J House 6/2/3/7, J Fraser 7/2/2/19, K Archibald 1/0/0/3.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS PM Scales lbw b HL Jones ...............................................8 +C Lilly c B Nixon b PJ McNamara ...................................1 LJ Scales c GL Shantha b JA Schonafinger ...................1 N Ferguson b JA Schonafinger........................................0 PT Smith c GL Shantha b K Pienaar .............................20 MJ Storer c & b B Nixon ....................................................4 A Storer not out ...............................................................19 AP Storer b B Nixon...........................................................0 MR Purcell b B Nixon ........................................................6 *MW Stevenson b PJ McNamara...................................12 JC Kelleher not out ...........................................................0 MB Burrows dnb Extras (nb 1, w 7, b 10, lb 2) ............................................20 Total...................................................................9/91 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 4 (C Lilly) 7 (LJ Scales) 8 (N Ferguson) 28 (PM Scales) 47 (PT Smith) 53 (MJ Storer) 53 (AP Storer) 65 (MR Purcell) 84 (MW Stevenson).

Bowling: JA Schonafinger 8/6/2/4, PJ McNamara 8/2/2/11, M Winter 3/1/0/9, HL Jones 6/4/1/3, W O’Keefe 4/1/0/16, K Pienaar 4/0/1/10, B Nixon 6/1/3/9, J O’Donohue 1/0/0/17.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS H Mann b R Worcester ....................................................28 *DL Bursill lbw b R Worcester ........................................68 J Jones c M Hicks b C Ellett............................................21 T Thomason not out.......................................................40 S Phillips c B Surrey b R Worcester ...............................10 K Fitzpatrick c R Worcester b C Fendyk ........................22 R Forde not out ...............................................................15 J Neary dnb +NP Impink dnb N Bleeser dnb M Vescio dnb Extras (nb 4, w 22, b 0, lb 5) ............................................31 Total................................................................ 5/235 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 48 (H Mann) 122 (J Jones) 138 (DL Bursill) 150 (S Phillips) 199 (K Fitzpatrick).

Bowling: K Surrey 2/0/0/9, T Cogger 6/0/0/52, D Fitzpatrick 8/0/0/36, R Worcester 8/1/3/39, C Ellett 8/1/1/56, C Fendyk 8/0/1/38.

A RESERVE: Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 3/230 Z Wallace 104* O Timms 74 M Prestianni 28 def City Colts C.C. 82 T Clayton 4/10 G Kerwin 4/19. Rutherglen United C.C. 8/150(cc) J Andison 38 D Simmons 29 K Schmidt 26 J Campbell 3/29 DJ Shaw 2/31 J Hyde 2/33 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. 9/149(cc) R Cobain 50 M Whitten 39 ST Jennings 4/37 A Mclennen 2/7. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 10/109 M Hadj 31 X Mitchell 3/6 B Frauenfelder 3/38 O Connell 2/20 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 6/152(cc) B Frauenfelder 30 V Kreeck 27 M Wheelens 2/33. B GRADE: Bye. C GRADE: Bye. UNDER 16: City Colts C.C. White 5/100(cc) S Mitchell 28* def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 48 AW Crispin 2/1 H Moore 2/2. Delatite C.C. def Ovens Valley United C.C. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 4/112(cc) M Cooney 31* L Ham 30* X Rosser 2/9 def City Colts C.C. Blue 6/86(cc) A Brett 27* J Hart 2/3 W Botten 2/11 J Martin 2/19. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 5/88(cc) N O’Kane 28 D Winter 27 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/87(cc) G Saunders 30* R Parsons 3/11 R McNamara 2/8.

UNDER 14: Rutherglen United CC 6/83 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 1/90(cc). Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 4/148 B Cooney 37 M Cooney 31 def Greta C.C. 5/80(cc) B Hazell 3/16. Rovers United Bruck GOLD 0/133 E Jones 25* def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 8/91 E Jones 2/5. Rovers United Bruck GREEN 2/137(cc) R McNamara 32 X Dodgshun 30 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 7/102(cc) X Dodgshun 2/10 S Elkington 2/16.

Delatite C.C. 6/80(cc) I Moore 2/12 def by City Colts C.C. 5/108(cc). UNDER 12: Greta C.C. 6/70(cc) def City Colts C.C. Blue 35 T Sealey 2/1 A Hodgson 2/11. Beechworth Wanderers CC Blue 5/92(cc) def by City Colts C.C. White 4/98 D Sanders 38* F Duff 2/21. Rutherglen United C.C. 7/66(cc) def by Ovens Valley United Orange 6/101. Wangaratta Magpies C.C. White 7/108(cc) J Dean 25 J Hart 2/10 X De Fazio 2/13 O Ross 2/20 def Benalla Burashrangers C.C. Red 7/107 J Hart 44 X De Fazio 36* T Tilbrook 2/9. Rovers United C C Yellow v Benalla Bushrangers C.C. results not available. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 6/81(cc) B Wollington 3/10 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Bulls 7/76(cc). Rovers United C.C Green 7/70(cc) H Sharp 2/3 L Benton 2/4 def by Wangaratta Magpies C.C. Black 7/122(cc) H Sharp 49* W James 29 D Williams 2/3 H Ledger 2/9.

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Bowls pennant winds down for Christmas

AS Christmas Day draws near, last Tuesday, December 13 saw the last midweek pennant bowls matches played, with the A1 team enjoying a wonderful win over the strong Wodonga team at Wodonga.

The scores were Myrtleford 65 shots (12 points) to Wodonga’s 56 shots (two points), with Mary Tragardh leading her rink to a 27/14 win, and Bruce Paton enjoying a great 23/16 victory.

The win keeps the A1 team in touch with the top four, with just five rounds to be completed after Christmas, re-commencing on Tuesday, January 10 before the final series begins.

The B1 team went down to Yarrawonga 73 to 59 shots, but both Kath Wood (27/18) and Graeme Burrington (22/17) skippered their rinks to solid wins and secured four points for the club.

Last Saturday, December 17 saw the A1 team travel to Rutherglen but fell short of victory.

The scores were Rutherglen 91 shots Myrtleford’s 58.

The only rink to win was lead Norm Bussell, second Wally Dun-

stone, third Theo Zabilowicz and skipper Lance Symons with a nail biting one shot margin 20/19.

The B1 side received a forfeit from Swanpool collecting 14 points and now go to the Christmas break in third spot and high hopes of playing finals late in February.

The B3 side, full of new and inexperienced players, were soundly defeated by Howlong 81 shots to just 36.

Saturday pennant starts after the Christmas break on January 14.

Congratulations go to state representative Mary Tragardh, who won the final of the Ovens and Murray Ladies 60 and Over Singles title with a one shot victory over Anne Miles from Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort 21/20.

Tragardh is enjoying a very successful season in her first year at the club and the club wishes her well at the Victorian 60 and Over Singles Championships.

HOLE IN ONE: Sandra Piazza scored a hole in one on the 14th hole at the Myrtleford Golf Club last Tuesday.

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CHAMPION GEAT: Mary Tragardh, seen here modelling her bright orange bowling shoes, won the final of the Ovens and Murray Ladies 60 and Over Singles title 21/20.

Bright future for novice bowler ONE of Bright Bowls Club’s newest members, Michael ‘Mikey’ Clayton, played in the final of the Ovens and Murray Novice Singles Championship played at Chiltern on December 18.

The competition is open to players affiliated with O&M after 1/5/2021.

Clayton is a very keen bowler, only taking up bowling this year after participating in the Bright Bowls Club Community Bowls program which is run annually starting in mid-January on Wednesday evenings at 7pm for 10 weeks.

Clayton advanced to the final by defeating Christopher Espagne 22/13, then the semi-final defeating Jye Taylor 21/14.

Unfortunately, Clayton could not continue his good form into the final where he was defeated by Ian Febey (Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort) 21/11.

After the game Clayton said he enjoyed the experience and felt he played well but was beaten by a better bowler on the day.

Peter Raduczic, Bright Bowls Club spokesperson, said the club is extremely proud of Clayton’s achievement in such a short time, which shows his obvious talent for the game.

“We are sure we will be hearing more of Mikey Clayton in the future,” he said.

WELL BOWLED: Mikey Clayton competed well in the final of the Ovens and Murray Novice Singles Championship on Sunday, where he was defeated 21/11.

Massive fortnight of golf at Bright GOLFING action continues at the Bright Golf Club in the lead up to Christmas, with eager competitors hitting the links in glorious sunshine.

Men, Thursday, December 8, Stableford A grade winner: Ray Ousley (8) 41 points.

B grade winner: Guy Packham (16) 40 points.

C grade winner: Wayne Curtis (25) 38 points.

NTPs - third: Guy Packham, sixth: Ray Ousley, 11th: Ray Ousley, 16th: Mark Frost.

Men, Saturday, December 10, Stroke Monthly Medal A grade winner: Craig Williamson (9) 71 net.

B grade winner: Aaron Lankford (21) 70 net.

C grade winner: Ian Browne (26) 74 net c/b.

NTPs - third: Ken Grummisch, 11th: Brian Cooke,

16th: Graham Badrock.

Veterans, Monday, December 12, Stableford A grade winner, women: Judy Langford (7) 33 points.

B grade winner, women: Margaret Price (29) 35 points c/b.

A grade winner, men: Ray Ousley (7) 36 points.

B grade winner, men: Mick Dunne (14) 36 points.

C grade winner, men: William Kelty (18) 35 points.

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D grade winner, men: Alexander Geddis (24) 33 points.

Ladies, Wednesday, December 14, Stableford Winner: Robyn Poyner (27) 36 points.

Men, Thursday, December 15, Stableford A grade winner: Cameron Wickes (-1) 36 points.

B grade winner: Norm McIntyre (19) 35 points.

C grade winner: Brian

Thomas (26) 42 points.

NTPs - third: Jason Egbers, sixth: Wayne Curtis, 11th: Noel Porter, 16th: Mathew Ellis.

Ladies, Saturday, December 17, Stableford A grade winner: Jenny Ritcher (20) 39 points.

B grade winner: Jane Canning (43) 48 points.

NTPs - third: Charlotte Paton, sixth: Tina Cook, 16th: Jenny Ritcher.

CHRISTMAS came early for one lucky golfer last Tuesday, when Sandra Piazza scored a hole in one on the 14th hole.

The exceptional achievement came amid a week of amazing golf at the pristine course.

Saturday, December 17 BUFFALO HOTEL STABLEFORD AMCR 71 A grade winner: Tony Chapman (18) 38pts.

A grade runner up: Jade Galvan (17) 36 pts.

B grade winner: Trout Batt (26) 37 pts.

B grade runner up: Geoff Veldman (20) 36 pts.

Ball winners: J Galvan 36, G Veldman 36, P Evans 35, A McKerral 35, P Cowman 34, D Rossato 33, G Browne 33 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs: fourth second shot: Paul Evans, eighth: Ian Wales, 14th: Jim Martin, 16th: Brad Carroll.

Raffle winner: Robert Ryan.

Tuesday, December 13 BUFFALO HOTEL STABLEFORD AMCR 74 A grade winner: Faye McLees (33) 40 pts.

A grade runner up: Sandra Piazza (17) 38 pts.

9 hole winner: Kerry Chapman (53) 19 pts.

9 hole runner up: Suzette Kelly (48) 18 pts.

Ball winners: Kerry Newton 36pts, Barb Welch 35pts, Betty Newton 17pts.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Marnie Broz, eighth: Marnie Broz, 14th: Sandra Piazza, 16th: Marnie Broz.

Hole in one, 14th hole: Sandra Piazza.

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Hard-fighting Saints end year with upset win over Benalla

By NATHAN DE VRIES

MYRTLEFORD’S men’s basketball squad will enter the new year on a high note, following a clutch 94-84 comeback win over Benalla Breakers at the Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre on Sunday.

The Saints entered the match as underdogs, but took the game on from the first quarter, fighting to a three-point lead by the end of the first term.

The Breakers bounced back hard, outscoring Myrtleford by 21 points to take an 18-point lead at halftime, 57-39.

Refusing to say die, the

Saints tore into the third quarter, with Ryley Bouker and Kobe Shewry (29 points each) helping close the deficit to just seven points heading into the final quarter.

The final term saw Myrtleford surge in an impressive display across the court, the Saints outscoring Benalla 31 points to 14 to take the win by 10 points.

Coach Tyler Barker said the performance was exceptional from every single player on the court.

“The match was very competitive from the start, with them pulling a comfortable 20 point lead at half-time and leaving us to fight back the whole second

half,” he said.

“The second quarter was tough with us struggling to get shots to fall and them continuing to score well.

“The second half was amazing from everyone, our whole team came out firing wanting the comeback.

“For us in the second half our ball movement got us over the line, the better we moved the ball the better we shot the ball.

“It’s great having two shooters in Ryley and Kobe, making us hard to guard when they both stretch the floor and shoot it as well as they did.”

The win puts the Saints

right in the middle of the Country Basketball League ladder at fifth, with four rounds of basketball remaining before finals.

The Saints will return to the court on Saturday, January 7 against Wodonga, before backing it up and playing the Wolves again on the Sunday.

“The break will be a nice thing for the team,” Barker said.

“We return to training hopefully on January 4 with a double header to follow.

“Fifth on the ladder is good for us but there is definitely a spot higher on the ladder we would like to have.”

TAKING CHARGE: Tyler Barker drives to the hoop.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

Mount Beauty golfers adapt to weather

RECORD SWIMMERS: Myrtleford’s 12 and under girls medley relay team (from left) Gemma Corcoran, Milla Corcoran, Ella McMasters and Zahra Hazeldine broke a 24 year old record at Sunday’s swim meet in Corryong.

ON DEBUT: (back, from left) Otis Dalbosco, Michaela Nightingale, Phoebe Nightingale, Taleah Elkington, Millie Dalbosco, (front, from left) Lila Murray and Spence Reynolds all debuted for the club at Mount Beauty.

Myrtleford swimmers smash record at meet THE Myrtleford Swim Club capped off a strong year in the pool with strong performances at pennant meets across the region over the past fortnight.

Sunday saw 17 swimmers make the trip to Corryong for the last meet of the year, with Myrtleford coming in a close second to Mount Beauty, separated by just 17 points.

The 12 and under girls medley relay team broke a 24 year old record, originally set by Rutherglen back in 1998.

The previous record was 1:45.51, and the Myrtleford squad of Ella McMasters (backstroke), Zahra Hazeldine (breaststroke), Milla Corcoran (butterfly) and Gemma Corcoran (freestyle) swam 1:44.22.

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It is a new Ovens & Murray Swimming Association (Southern Division) record.

The club’s previous meet was Sunday, December 11 at Mount Beauty, with seven new swimmers diving in the deep end and making their competitive debut for the club.

Highlights from the new swimmers included Michaela

Nightingale showing her strength in the sprints to win the 14 and under 33m butterfly and freestyle races.

Myrtleford ended up coming second to the home club, Mount Beauty.

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LAST Wednesday, December 14 saw only seven eventually wet fellows turn out for the front nine Stableford round.

Winning with 18 points was Ross Rynehart, with Roger Church coming next with his 16 points.

No-one bothered the NTP on either the seventh or the ninth hole, so the Tatts ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency and PO went to the club.

Saturday, December 17 saw a Stableford round played in superb, albeit windy, conditions, and was able to attract 19 men and one woman, Leesa Bevan, out to play.

The winner with 37 points, and parring the back nine, was Victor Selway.

Next in was Don Mason and Peter Dilley with 35 points each, then Len Tonn and Stephen Short with 34 points apiece.

NTPs went to Dave Etherton, finally able to get down from Falls Creek, on the seventh.

Fusion Safety, club sponsor of the seventh hole, contributed a further prize of a carton of Carlton Draught stubbies to go with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency and PO. Ninth went to Ross Rynehart, 17th to Allan Retallick and the money on the 18th to Ron Gallagher.

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Super Suli: Power all-rounder blasts Bethanga away

By NATHAN DE VRIES

GOOD FORM: Josh Jones batted well in the Tigers’ win over Beechworth, and was lightning fast between the wickets.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

Tigers smash Wanderers, agonisingly miss finals

OVENS Valley United finished their year on a high note witha win on the road against Beechworth on Saturday.

The Wanderers made an impressive 2/194 on the turf at Baarmutha Park, before the Tigers soared past with 5/235 with the bat.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Wanderers lost the early wicket of Clancy Ellett (1) before the dangerous pair of Kayde Surrey (79*) and Campbell Fendyk (51) worked their way into the match.

The 108-run partnership answered any questions the Tigers’ bowlers posed, and showed very little chance of getting themselves out until Fendyk ventured a bit far out of his crease and was stumped.

Brenton Surrey kept the runs flowing, helping himself to 41* by the end of their innings.

With a difficult run chase ahead of them, Tigers’ skipper Dylan Bursill said he wasn’t

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overly impressed with his side’s efforts in the field.

“I was pretty dirty on the way we fielded, I think we were just a bit too casual and probably let 30 or 40 runs slip just being sloppy in the field,” he said.

“The chasing down was just casual, they were getting one on our arms - we’ve got to be a bit more onto that, just picking it up and throwing sometimes is your best bet, but they were just doing it easy it seemed. “’Harky’ (Harkaran Mann) bowled well early and was troubling the openers and he got an early breakthrough, but we just couldn’t bust in with Kayde and Campbell Fendyk batting really well.

“Looking at the pitch at the start of the day, we thought there wasn’t 200 from each side and

we were a bit worried when they made 2/194.”

A solid effort from the Tigers’ top order set the stage for a thrilling chase, with Mann (28), Bursill (68) and Josh Jones (21) all getting among the runs.

15 year old Tyler Thomason came in at 2/122 and looked exceptional as he smashed 40* from 46 deliveries to help his side get over the line.

Beechworth’s Richard Worcester picked up 3/39 from his eight overs, while Campbell Fendyk bowled well for his 1/38.

Despite securing the win, Ovens Valley United finished third in the one-day competition and will not play off in the final in February, but Bursill said his squad is eager to begin their two-day campaign.

“Credit to Harky and all the batters, we got going alright and stayed on top of the run rate which was really good,” Bursill said.

“Tyler Thomason’s got a great eye, he’s only 15 years old and he

was absolutely smacking them he hit one so hard it hit middle stump at the bowler’s end and still ricocheted for four.

“In saying that, Josh Jones hit a 20 and he was really good coming in when we were on top, he kept it going and his running between the wickets is phenomenal.

“We were pretty much hitting a run a ball inside the circle for about 10 overs there which was great.

“Some of the boys are looking forward to getting back into the red ball stuff, we’ve been missing it for the last couple of seasons so it’s going to be good.

“Our draw’s pretty favourable, so we’re looking forward to getting into the two-dayers after Christmas.”

In other matches, the Magpies disposed of City Colts, Yarrawonga Mulwala got the win over Benalla Bushrangers, and Rovers United Bruck dispatched Delatite.

A PHENOMENAL effort with both bat and ball by English import Sulaiman Hussain delivered Mount Beauty’s District First Grade squad a much-needed win over Bethanga on Saturday at the Bethanga Recreation Reserve.

The Power posted 209 for victory, with Hussain making 90, before picking up 3/52 to bowl Bethanga out for 189.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Mount Beauty ran into trouble when skipper Daniel Saville was trapped LBW for 17.

The wicket brought Hussain to the crease who proceeded to belt 90 from 78 deliveries including 11 fours and two sixes.

His partnership with Graham Beer (26 off 38 rocks) added 74 to the total, before hitting one to Jarrod Scammell off the bowling of Kieran Salome.

Hussain fell 10 runs short of the glorious triple figures, but at 6/185 he had done his job in setting his side up for a big score, with the final four wickets adding 24 runs before the Power was bowled out.

With the runs on the board, Mount Beauty’s bowlers got stick into Bethanga’s top order, with Lyndon Mitchell and Toby Derrick picking up early wickets to have Bethanga at 2/27.

Jack Robinson (77 from 93 balls) stuck around to try and make something happen for the home side, but couldn’t build any real partnerships, with Hussain and Mitchell (4/38) tearing through the middle order and tail.

Saville said Hussain’s form so far in the season has been blindingly consistent.

“I don’t think he’s failed yet, I believe his lowest score is about 30-odd,” he said.

“He’s been a really good presence around the group with his leadership, and he’s also let his bat do the talking - I’ve been really pleased with his start to the season.

“We did remind him, we did give him a bit of a reality check - ‘mate, you haven’t made it (a century) yet’.

“His consistency is outstanding, he hasn’t failed yet.”

The Power sit at fifth on the ladder, with a run of home games lined up after Christmas, with the season set to resume on Saturday, January 7 against Yackandandah.

OTHER MOUNT BEAUTY CRICKET RESULTS District second grade: Mount Beauty 2/270 T Jeanes 163* W Betheras 78 def by Bethanga 6/271 G Bohun 72* J McGuire 39 M Flay 2/35.

C grade division three: Kiewa 6/206 W McCoy 68 J Dove 55 A Brewer 2/46 def Mount Beauty 8/67 D Hunt 36 B Dove 3/1.

Under 12 division two: Mount Beauty 7/161 def Eskdale 8/80.

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MEN IN CHARGE: Rob Miotto (left) and Luke Chapman (right) will lead the Saints as co-presidents, taking over from Ian Wales (centre).

PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni

Dynamic duo to lead Saints MYRTLEFORD Football and Netball Club has appointed two dyed in the wool Saints members to jointly lead the club into the future.

Luke Chapman and Rob Miotto will share the duties left vacant after long time president Ian Wales stepped down.

Chapman said he would probably deal with the bulk of media enquiries with Miotto utilising his business acumen as operations manager at Carter Holt Harvey to continue the club’s growth.

“It’s to share the workload basically,” Chapman said.

Chapman p and Miotto share the p presidencyy in a first for the club “Neither of us have done this before so this will enable us to help each other while the individual roles develop as we go,” he said.

“Nothing in particular will change, we’ll just be concentrating on continuing the great work Bimbo has done.

“He’s been fantastic as president for the club, he’s left it in the best state it’s ever been, financially and socially.”

Wales’ talents will not be lost entirely as he is staying on the board, alongside

most of the board members according to Chapman.

So are former coaches Jake Sharp and Dawson Simpson, who have been regulars at training to support new coach Craig Miller on the training track.

Chapman, a former club captain, champion defender who played more than 300 across all grades including 228 senior matches and an O&M representative, has stayed involved at the club after hanging up his boots back in 2015.

“I’ve always stayed connected mainly in the background just helping ‘Bimbo’ (Ian Wales) and Mark (Knobel) out where I could,” Chapman said.

Miotto was similar, a prominent figure mainly in the junior football club where he has coached under 12 and under 14s right through and represented the juniors on the board.

He is also a past player who racked up 70-80 senior games and won the reserves B&F under Wales as coach,

and now has a son, Lachlan, who played under 16 Bushrangers last year including one game with the under 19s, and is in that squad again leading into next season.

“As an operations manager at Carter Holt Harvey I am used to looking after a large team and I will be bringing a fresh outlook to the board,” he said.

“The club’s in a very strong position so we won’t be changing much, just continuing to build on what’s

been done before us.

“We’ve got a good young side and good coaching staff and senior leaders like Dawson Simpson and Simon Curtis.

“The footy sides are in good hands and we, as a board, will be there to support them in anyway we can.”

Other board members are vice-president John Pryor, treasurer Marnie Broz, secretary Jan Piazza, netball president Tricia Masin and committee members Brody Ricardi, Paula Miotto and Lee Cappellari.

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