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Mystic Park risks closure ACP says y p park mayy close,, but council,, chamber,, cycling y g club committed to solutions

By BRODIE EVERIST BRIGHT’S Mystic Park may close in the coming months due to financial pressures and increased demand on the popular mountain biking park, according to the Alpine Community Plantation (ACP) board which manages the facilities.

ACP said the cost of maintaining and operating the park through the 2023 financial year is forecast to significantly exceed generated revenue, meaning signage and maintenance work won’t be funded without further investment.

These pressures may result in partial or complete closures to Mystic Park and associated mountain bike trails over the next few months.

According to ACP, the summer of 2021-22 delivered more park visitors than any previous year, significantly increasing demands on the park.

ACP said they are currently investigating alternate funding models, including a ‘Pay to Play’ model.

Mystic Park is situated on private land primarily managed for commercial timber production, and community access to the plantations is made possible through the goodwill of HVP, which has contributed significantly over the years.

ACP comprises representatives from HVP, Alpine Shire Council, Alpine Cycling Club, Bright and District Chamber of Commerce and the North East Victoria Hang Gliding Club.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said council is working collaboratively with ACP to find a solution for the park’s challenges.

“We don’t want to see Mystic Park permanently closed,” she said.

“We’re confident there is a way to address these challenges in the short term, and a longer-term approach that will meet the needs of our

community, visitors, HVP and ACP. “We are working with ACP to address current risks and investigate a more sustainable model of management.

“We will provide a staffing resource to work with key stakeholders to investigate a viable way forward and work through these challenges.”

The Bright and District Chamber of Commerce, which has a seat on the ACP board, said they are committed to ensuring Mystic Park remains open.

“We appreciate HVP’s willingness to open up the plantation for mountain biking for our community and enabling Mystic to grow into such a valuable asset to our town,” chamber treasurer and ACP board member Ally Wilson said.

“Mystic Park is vital to Bright’s prosperity, and we are firmly committed to ensuring it remains open for both locals and visitors,” she said.

“We are absolutely committed to assisting HVP, ACP and the Alpine Shire Council to create a sustainable business model for Mystic Park, and to ensure a positive solution is found.

“We see this as an opportunity to create a new model for Mystic Park that will see it become a sustainable and successful operation, ensuring its long-term success.”

Alpine Cycling Club president Peter Berlowitz said the club was going to present an action plan to the ACP board on Monday night to stop the park closure.

He did not provide details of the plan, but said its purpose was to quickly confirm the park’s management issues and what could be done to fix them.

Mr Berlowitz confirmed the park had seen an influx of visitors in the past year due to travel restrictions.

“As soon as everything opened up, everyone seemed to come to Bright,” he said.

ROCKY GROUND: Mystic Park, one of Victoria’s most popular mountain bike parks, may close in the coming months.

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BY BRODIE EVERIST beverist@ nemedia.com.au

MYRTLEFORD businesses lost customers last week due to mobile network outages during upgrades to the town’s mobile base station.

Some businesses in Myrtleford were unable to operate EFTPOS machines, meaning card-using customers had to find cash, or simply could not pay for goods.

Butcher Damian Dale said without EFTPOS he either lost business or took IOUs. “It’s been dreadful,” he said.

“People don’t always have cash now - that’s the trouble.

“And suddenly when something goes wrong we’re buggered.”

According to Telstra, 3G and 4G mobile coverage was returned to Myrtleford late Thursday last week, after being off air for the majority of the previous two days, but Mr Dale said he couldn’t provide card payments on Tuesday.

“It was a good three days,” he said.

“It just came on this morning, so I’m praying it stays on for the weekend.”

Mr Dale said earlier notification would have helped him prepare for the outages.

TAKEN A HIT: Butcher Damian Dale said he lost customers when EFTPOS transactions were unavailable last week.

“There wasn’t much warning - we could have put a notice up early if we knew this was going to happen,” he said.

According to Myrtleford bakery owner Kerry Versteegen, many customers asked for lines of credit during the outages.

“They get upset when we say no, and they have to make the decision as

to whether or not they’re going to leave the goods or get some cash to pay for it,” she said.

“If you do give lines of credit, which I have done, I’m then chasing them - so it’s makes life very difficult.”

Cafe employee Leanne Leverton said their business lost customers, especially tourists who were

unable pay at a later time.

“Locals have come back the next day, but some people said ‘sorry’ and away they go without their product,” she said.

“We open up at 5:30am people want to get this stuff on the way to work, they don’t necessarily have time to pop to the bank.”

Like Mr Dale, Ms Leverton said they would have

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and test the new antennas and equipment, but they will keep interruptions to a minimum wherever possible.

“By the end of this week residents should be enjoying significant improvements in 4G speeds and for those with Telstra 5G devices, be able to access 5G coverage for the first time,” she said.

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appreciated earlier notification from Telstra regarding the outages.

According to Jenny Gray, regional general manager for Telstra in Victoria, this week technicians will finalise the installation of the new 4G and 5G equipment, which again may cause minor interruptions or changes in coverage as they install

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Jail for gun, drug offences A MAN known to frequent the North East, including Myrtleford and Wangaratta, has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, after he was found in possession of a homemade handgun days after stealing a motor vehicle in Wodonga.

Alexander Brown, 26, appeared via video at Wangaratta Magistrates Court last week and pleaded guilty to a slew of charges including possessing and trafficking a drug of dependence, retention of stolen goods and possess a prohibited weapon, following his arrest at a Gapsted property last October.

Defendant sentenced, to serve another 100 days in prison A raid of the property by heavily armed police officers on October 28 found the accused in an upstairs bedroom, in possession of a leather bag containing 10.4 grams of methylamphetamine, a ziplock bag containing Suboxone and a bottle containing Oxymetholone.

A homemade revolver was also located inside the bag, while a stolen Volkswagen containing stolen bank and identification cards was located at the rear of the home, where police found a taser in the vehicle’s door.

Charges including armed robbery and reckless conduct endangering life were withdrawn by crown prosecutor Jessica Fallar last week, after police had initially alleged Brown had shot a 40-year-old Wangaratta man on October 22.

Brown also pleaded guilty to attempting to fraudulently obtain Medicare benefits, after he lodged a claim for an almost $6000 procedure which doctors confirmed had never taken place in 2018.

A sum of $581.70 was ultimately paid to Brown by

Medicare providers, who later made him aware of the false claim and subsequent debt.

On Wednesday, the court heard Brown had been released from New South Wales prison on October 14, shortly thereafter breaching the terms of his Intensive Corrections Order (ICO) by leaving the state, when a warrant for his arrest was issued on October 16.

Defence counsel Tim Fitzpatrick said his client had spent 265 days in prison since his arrest, and had limited access to rehabilitation courses due to fre-

quent and difficult lockdowns in the prison system.

He said Brown’s life had spiraled out of control after being introduced to drug use, first using cannabis at 15 and methylamphetamine at the age of 16.

Brown donned a green jumper and ponytail as he appeared via WebeX from Port Phillip Prison, as Magistrate Peter Dunn informed him his prison stint would continue.

“This is extremely serious offending,” he said.

“This comes upon a long history in this state and New

Alpine Health opens antenatal clinic in Myrtleford ALPINE Health has opened its Community Antenatal Care Clinic, in conjunction with Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW), in Myrtleford.

Launched last Thursday, the clinic will give expecting mothers living in the Alpine Shire and planning on having their baby at Northeast Health Wangaratta the opportunity to have antenatal appointments closer to home.

The clinic is operating from the Southern Consulting Rooms at Alpine Health Myrtleford and will be staffed by Alpine Health midwives.

Visiting obstetrician Attica Ritwin, from NHW, will attend the clinic one Thursday a month for women experiencing more difficult pregnancies.

The project has been headed by Alpine Health’s

Pause in cash payments to council at Australia Post branches

NEW CLINIC: At the opening of the Community Antenatal Care Clinic in Myrtleford are (from left) Sue Clarkson, NHW antenatal coordinator Andrea Hogan, Ashleigh Garrigan, Alpine Health maternity project officer Andrea Herrin, Kerrie Condon, NHW’s Dani Dalrymple, and Kerry Bennett. maternity and newborn services coordinator, Andrea Herrin, who said being able to provide antenatal care in the Alpine Shire is incredibly important.

“It will decrease the

distance expecting mothers have to travel to receive this care, saving them and their families and friends a lot of time, money and stress,” she said.

“The development of the Community Antenatal

Care Clinic is in line with Alpine Health's vision to improve health and wellbeing through the delivery of local services for local people where they live.”

Those seeking antenatal care can attend the South-

ern Consulting Rooms at Alpine Health Myrtleford, 30 O'Donnell Street every Thursday by appointment.

To book an appointment call 0438 754 019 or email: maternity@alpinehealth. org.au.

Bushfire recovery grant a welcome boon for club THE Bright Bowls Club was recently the recipients of a $47,473 grant made available through the Bushfire Recovery Victoria community facilities upgrade program.

The program was a joint federal/state government initiative designed to help communities recover from

South Wales of criminal behaviour all associated with the consumption of drugs.”

Brown was fined $1750 and ordered to pay almost $900 in compensation in relation to Medicare fraud charges, while all other charges accrued a sentence of 12 months in prison.

Mr Dunn also ordered Brown to complete an 18-month Community Corrections Order upon his release from prison, with up to 80 hours of unpaid community work eligible to be completed through programs addressing drug, mental health and offending behaviour treatment.

the effects of the 2019 bushfires, which impacted many communities in our region.

Club spokesperson Peter Raduczic, said the grant has enabled the club to make improvements to its facilities and surrounds, which includes reverse cycle air conditioning,

ceiling insulation, solar panels, as well as improvements to the bowling green banks and car parking area.

“We’d like to thank the Bushfire Recovery Victoria grants team for their help as well as the many community groups for their support in making

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Bowling green banks and car parking works are being undertaken by Stadelmann Enterprises Pty Ltd of Bright.

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ALPINE Shire Council is seeking a new financial institution to support community members to pay for council rates and fees at Australia Post branches.

Council’s previous arrangement with Macquarie Bank to facilitate the payment of council rates and fees in cash at Australia Post was terminated by the bank in April.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said community members have not been able to make cash payments to council at their local post office since this termination.

“We have since been seeking a new financial institution partner to allow the service to continue,” she said.

“We understand that cash payments are preferred by some members of our community even though digital transfer is available.

“You can still pay your rates and fees in cash at any of our three customer service locations, where our friendly staff will be happy to help.”

Payments can be made in cash at council's three customer service desks located in Mount Beauty Library, Myrtleford Library and Bright council offices.

Council has committed to keeping the community informed on the progress of reinstating the Australia Post payment service.

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Chris starting hearts in our community

By BRODIE EVERIST

READY TO SAVE LIVES: Paramedics (from left) Jim and Rebecca Avard with Chris Walkear and Dr Brian Haskins at the Myrtleford Ambulance Station.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

MYRTLEFORD man Chris Walkear is no stranger to emergencies; he’s been helping paramedics for almost nine years and is a registered first responder on GoodSAM, a free global smartphone app that alerts responders to someone nearby in cardiac arrest.

But just by filling out some surveys he’s even more prepared when people need immediate medical help.

This week he was presented with his own automated external defibrillator (AED) to assist him as a first responder when patients go into cardiac arrest.

“Hopefully, I never have to use it,” Mr Walkear said, but he admitted that he has been to several incidents that needed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to keep blood circulating and deliver oxygen to the body until specialist treatment was available.

“Your heart is a muscle, and if it doesn’t get blood and oxygen, it will die,” he said.

Having a portable defibrillator means he can respond more effectively to incidents of cardiac arrest, using the AED to deliver an electric pulse to return the heart to its normal pumping rhythm.

Mr Walkear filled out some surveys

on the experience of first responders for the PhD research of Dr Brian Haskins, looking into the importance of bystander intervention for out-ofhospital cardiac arrests.

Of the survey respondents Mr Walkear was randomly selected to win the AED. According to Dr Haskins, senior research fellow at Victoria University, for every minute without CPR or defibrillation there is a 10 per cent less chance of survival after going into cardiac arrest, and public access to defibrillator at least doubles the chance of survival.

“That’s why the GoodSAM app is really important,” he said.

GoodSAM (Smartphone Activated Medic) connects responders to patients in the first critical minutes of cardiac arrest while paramedics are on the way.

The app is linked to the Triple Zero (000) communications centre, so as soon as an ambulance is dispatched GoodSAM alerts nearby responders.

Dr Haskins said anyone who is willing and able to do hands-only CPR can become a GoodSAM responder, they just need to be over 18 and own a smartphone.

For more information, visit https:// www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/goodsam/.

Capacity upgrade Telstra sayy theyy have improved p Bright’s g ’ mobile network capacity p y

By BRODIE EVERIST TELECOMMUNICATIONS companies Telstra finalised a capacity upgrade of their transmission network in Bright last week.

According to Jenny Gray, regional general manager for Telstra in Victoria, this upgrade will improve the performance of their mobile network, especially in busy times.

During busy periods she also encouraged local residents to activate Wi-Fi calling - a setting on most mobile phones that allows them to use a Wi-Fi network to make and receive mobile calls.

“For local businesses who use EFTPOS, we encourage them to talk to their bank or financial institution if their terminal is mobile only and seek to swap to a device that can also be connected using fixed line or Wi-Fi/NBN internet connections,” she said.

“Telstra always encourages

traders to have a backup connectivity option or if they have multiple devices, a mix of connectivity to ensure they can continue trading in case of an outage or times where connectivity is slow.”

Telstra has two base stations that provide Telstra mobile coverage in Bright, with their primary site on Apex Hill.

In February this year the company upgraded the Telstra 4G capacity of the Apex Hill site.

A spokesperson for telecommunications company Optus said they are constantly reviewing ways to improve their network to offer customers competition and choice across Australia.

“We are investigating ways, including plans for future site upgrades, to improve coverage for Bright residents and visitors to the town,” the company said.

Last week Bright Chamber of Commerce secretary Bruce Hore described Bright’s mobile network

as a “train smash” that is impacting businesses and emergency services.

According to Mr Hore, Bright’s mobile network is only designed to manage Bright’s local population, and cannot handle the large influx of tourists the town receives in summer and school holidays.

“It’s really bad in December January’s a train smash,” he said.

D e n e Freeland (pictured), part-owner of a lifestyle store in Bright, said the town’s network issues can delay EFTPOS payments during busy periods, but it also impacts other day-today work.

“You lose sales, and you get frustrated customers that

walk away,” he said.

“You have times when you can’t put things on your website, you can’t send emails and do those normal business activities.

“Although the National Broadband Network (NBN) has a universal service obligation it seems that obligation is being met in a very patchy manner in this town.”

Mr Freeland said he supports the concept of a locally-established Wi-Fi network, as proposed by the Bright Chamber of Commerce.

“Mobile demand in our town is extremely peaky and the fact the local chamber of commerce is installing its own Wi-Fi system to cope with peaks both shows great local enterprise and less than impressive service coverage by the NBN,” he said.

Telecommunications company Vodafone was also contacted but did not provide comment before deadline.

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Celebrate your local library this week THERE’S lots on at the local libraries this week, celebrating Library and Information Week until July 31.

Library and Information Week is the week where we celebrate the work that library and information workers do all around Australia.

The three Alpine Shire libraries have a community colouring activity and colouring for kids too.

Author Graham Badrock will

be hosting a series of talks at all three libraries in the shire, and bookings are appreciated.

He will be at the Mount Beauty Library today at 2pm, Myrtleford Library on Friday at 11am and Bright Library also on Friday at 3pm.

To contact your local librar, go to https://www.alpineshire.vic. gov.au/community/libraries.

LOCAL AUTHOR: Author Graham Badrock will be at a library near you this week.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New pool is needed GREAT call from the local swimming club, I have taken my grand daughter there through summer and it does look tired.

I cannot get her in any swimming classes as it is very limited, so hopefully this might change if there is a new venue.

It would be good to take it out of the flood zone areas of Myrtleford, next to the indoor sports centre would be good.

Lets go big and have it heated/ indoors to get maximum use all year round.

Doug Mirt, Myrtleford

Labor backflips on FMD

I’M relieved to see the Federal Labor Government has finally caved to implement sensible demands from livestock producers, farm lobby groups and The Nationals to better protect our agriculture sectors from foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt recently announced that sanitation mats will be installed at Australia’s international airports to combat the spread of Indonesia’s outbreak of FMD. This is a step in the right direction for our agriculture sectors, yet - the Victorian Government still needs to ensure that these steps are taken at the right time - instead of when

incidents like the spread of FMD risk getting out of hand.

It’s time the Victorian Government think ahead and take more proactive steps when it comes to implementing simple and effective solutions to better protect our regional communities and keep them on track post COVID-19.

Australia has been free of FMD since 1972 and we want to keep it that way.

And that means doing more by ensuring the Federal Government increases resourcing to keep these methods like the sanitation mats properly used to protect Australia’s borders.

The Nationals are frustrated

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and still waiting for a briefing from the Victorian Minister for Agriculture, given FMD should be her highest priority.

We stress that regional MP’s must be kept in the loop to ensure best practice is observed and potentially our networks are ready to swing into action should they be required.

There is still more work that needs to be done to secure our agricultural sector, as there have been traces of FMD found in imported meat.

I will continue to lobby both state and federal governments to ensure we have the measures in place to stop a devastating outbreak of this disease in Australia.”

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Will Jeremy excited by CEO role

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

WILL Jeremy may have only officially begun in his role as Alpine Shire Council’s new chief executive officer on Monday, but he’s no stranger to the community.

He has been living in the area for more than six years, since he began working with council in 2016.

“I started off as manager of capital projects before moving into a director role and now I’m here (CEO),” he said.

“Prior to that I was in Perth but I’m originally from UK; my wife and myself spent a year travelling on motorbikes and spent two weeks in Mt Beauty and fell in love with the shire.

“I’m equal parts excited and nervous for this new role, I’ve got big shoes to fill but I’m certainly going to give it my best and work hard with the community.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity and I think it’s the best job in the Alpine Shire.”

Mr Jeremy said he has a long list of priorities, with a main focus on community engagement.

“I’d really like to keep improving the way we engage with the community and really connect with different

NEW CEO: Bright’s Will Jeremy has stepped into the role as chief executive officer for the Alpine Shire. parts of the community and there’s a few key projects and initiatives over the next couple of years that do that,” he said.

“Another priority, which is slightly related, is our customer service and experience so we’ve got new systems implemented and a new tool that allows people to subscribe to news that interests them, plus we’re recognising not all customers engage digitally so we want to keep well connected with everyone.

“Some initiatives we’re moving forward include a

low emission economy and climate change resilience so we’re taking an increasing role in supporting and leading the community in that journey.

“We’re looking at going net zero in our own operations, we’re starting work on a road map for a community climate action plan so we can move our whole economy and community along that low emission journey.

“We’ve just had some large development on the outskirts of Bright approved so that will be key development over the next 12 months.

“Finally we’re tackling housing affordability and advocating for change to address some problems leading to that crisis here.”

Looking ahead, Mr Jeremy listed some big upcoming projects.

“One thing the community is getting excited about is the green bins coming and I can confirm they’ll be here in 12 months time on July 1, 2023 so we’ll spend those next 12 months working on engagement and preparing to roll that out,” he said.

“A piece of work we’re in early stages of is our land

development strategy so that’s a big piece of engagement for the community and important for the future growth for the shire.

“We’re looking at where new residential, commercial, industrial land will be and building plans for our townships.

“Potentially using that opportunity to fix up anomalies in our zoning at the moment and this is something we’ll be really effective with community engagement because if we do it well we’ll get everyone aligned with the future.

“Another big project coming to fruition this year is the Towonga Caravan Park which will be opening up in the next six months.

“The Mt Beauty Airport is open again but won’t be finished the final seal up until spring; we’re really excited to get that one wrapped up.

“Here in Bright the Alpine View Children’s Centre is getting an upgrade to add additional capacity so that will be open for children to use from January.

“We’ve got lots of projects in the early stages like the Myrtleford splash park, pavilion upgrade and an upgrade to the Savoy Soccer Club so some really big exciting projects going on.”

Mr Jeremy spoke on what he thinks a leader should bring to a role like chief executive officer.

“I think they should have a clear vision about where the community wants to go, work collaboratively with all stakeholders in achieving that vision and help the community understand where they want to end up,” he said.

“Working through council and the government to drive towards that vision and make sure everything we do and every dollar is on delivering that vision.

“It really is an exciting job; I feel very privileged and fortunate to be in this role.”

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Jane Trigg

MT BEAUTY

Jacqui Packer How long have you lived here?

I came from Albury/Wodonga to have a look at my parents new business, Megs Cafe in the main street 35 years ago. I did a lap around the block, fell in love and moved here five days later.

What do you like about the area?

I love everything about the place - mountains, river, snow and the community.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

Just two - more public rubbish bins, and a public toilet in Tawonga South.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I run my guest house, I like gardening, walking, and travelling.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Up to the High Plains in summer.

How long have you lived in the area?

Since March this year.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I have quite diverse interests in the creative field. I love anything to do with music, and I’m particularly passionate about swing dancing. My latest creative passion is junk journaling - creating journals for art out of junk you find around the house, like papers, envelopes, junk mail that comes in your letterbox, recycling, stuff like that.

What do you do?

I’m studying full time doing a Master’s in Counseling.

I’ve just started on my first trimester.

What do you like about the area?

I love the climate. Recently I moved down from Queensland, and I couldn’t stand the humidity. I’m a Victorian and it’s nice to be back in Victoria.

The beauty of the area - the mountains, and the whole terrain around here is just beautiful. The community is really friendly, they seem to welcome people with open arms.

Where would you take visitors coming here?

We have taken people out to Lake Buffalo and enjoyed

some time out there. Generally we’ll do a drive up to Bright, Harrietville and Wandiligong.

We always take our visitors to somewhere local to eat or drink like Cafe Fez, Billy Buttons or Cafe Chulo up the road.

There’s plenty of places to see and lots to do.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

We’ve had a few encounters here with people who are homeless and struggling to find support in Myrtleford.

If I had a magic wand, it’d be nice to have some resources to be able to point them to somewhere here in the local community.

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BRIGHT

How long have you lived in the area?

We moved here nearly four years ago from Wollongong. We’d come here for holidays for about 20 years. My son moved here about two years before us.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love the cycling round here - that’s my main hobby.

I’ve never been interested in anything else since I was a young kid and I got my first bike. I love riding for the sake of riding really. But croquet has given me a new interest.

It’s so interesting - they say it’s like chess and it is similar.

What do you like about the area?

I came from the UK, from Devon, and the countryside reminds me of there. I just love walking beside the river.

If I’m not riding my bike I’ll go for a walk up and down the river and it’s just magic.

And of course the trees are very much like English trees.

Where would you take visitors coming here?

When my sister and brother in law have come out we’ve always gone to Buffalo, but I like Harrietville.

I think Wandi is such a beautiful little village - the Wandi pub and Nightingale’s

for coffee - fantastic.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I think we’re getting into a bit of a problem in Bright with accommodation for workers. A number of shops around here now are looking for staff and they just can’t get them. It’s partly because of COVID, but people just can’t find accommodation at a reasonable price because everything is holiday let.

I don’t know how you go about altering that. I don’t think the shire council can do much about it, but it’d be nice if they could.

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Autumn festival markets will return to main street

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

THE Rotary Club of Bright’s annual markets held on the Autumn Festival weekend will return to their original location in the main street, much to the delight of members.

The club recently met with representatives from Alpine Shire Council and the Bright Chamber of Commerce to discuss negative feedback regarding last year’s change, which saw the markets held in Pioneer Park.

Rotary club secretary Allan Poyner said the meeting went very well.

“It was a good meeting between all involved, just a round table discussion,” he said.

“We looked at council’s policy regarding major events and the use of the main street and know that the gala day, held on Autumn Festival weekend, is okay to have in the main street as it’s not on a long weekend.

“So that will be back in place and we’re very glad to see it return to the main street area.”

The Alpine Shire Events Strategy and Action Plan

provide a framework for the operation of events in the Alpine Shire.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said the strategy “identifies the needs and priorities of the community and provides a clear and realistic framework for the future delivery of events”.

“The strategy aims to strike a balance between ensuring the sustainability of the events sector while delivering the best possible outcomes for the Alpine Shire community,” she said.

“We’re very fortunate to have a diverse calendar of events each year, all celebrating a different part of what makes the Alpine Shire such a wonderful place to live and visit.

“We’re committed to working with all event organisers to ensure they meet the requirements of the strategy, while also supporting them to run their events successfully.”

The strategy framework allows for the Autumn Rotary Markets to occur in the CBD as part of the Bright Autumn Festival festivities.

The club’s remaining four markets, held at key times during the year, have

GOOD NEWS: Rotary Club of Bright president Dee Hedley is looking forward to the club’s markets at the Bright Autumn Festival returning to the main street. been relocated to Bright’s Pioneer Park to limit the need for road closures and reduce congestion in the main street of Bright during busy periods.

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Cr Nicholas said the club opted not to run their event in the main street this year, despite support offered by council staff.

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supporting the Rotary Club of Bright in whatever they choose to do with their next Autumn Festival Gala Day market,” she said.

Active COVID cases continue to rise across the North East

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER ACTIVE COVID-19 cases numbers across the North East over the past week are continuing to reflect the national upwards trend.

Alpine Shire had recorded 28 new active cases in the 24 hours to 9am Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 156.

According to the State Government’s Coronavirus website, other local government areas are as follows: • Wangaratta had 45 new cases and a total of 296 active cases; • Wodonga had 71 new cases and a total of 560 active cases; • Indigo Shire had 25 new cases and a total of 148 active cases; • Benalla had 23 new cases and a total of 141 active cases; • Moira Shire had 32 new cases and a total of 298 active cases; and • Mansfield Shire had 8 new cases and a total of 68 active cases.

Increasing cases of the Omicron BA.5 variant across the country has seen the $750 pandemic isolation payment for casual workers reinstated until the end of September.

If you test positive to COVID-19, or have been told you are a contact, visit www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au/checklist for information on what to do next.

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News from Upper Kiewa Valley

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

AFTER a year of some uncertainty the Mt Beauty and District Community Band has prepared a program of entertaining music which will be performed at the Mt Beauty Community Centre on the afternoon of July 30.

Band member Meg Crebbins said it has been a difficult couple of years for the band with performance restrictions and absences.

“Under the steady guidance of musical director Glenn Ramage, new pieces have been learnt, rehearsed and fine tuned in preparation for our mid year concert, which traditionally showcases some of our best musicians, and this year is no exception,” he said.

The Ovens Valley will be well represented by Jason and Rachel Campbell, both very talented musicians, featuring their respective instruments - the tuba and clarinet (not at the same time).

FOR THE BIRDS: Shae Brennan and Warwick Mitchell with the Gliding Possum boxes made by Mt Beauty and District Men’s Shed members.

Jason and Rachel will each conduct a segment in the program.

Also from the Ovens Valley, Robin Wood will impress with her skill on the xylophone.

The fourth soloist, accomplished flautist Steve Scott, will play a popular classical flute solo, and will take a turn with the baton conducting the first segment of the concert.

The concert starts at 2.30pm and entry is a donation to the Upper Kiewa Valley Support Services.

THE Mt Beauty and District Men’s Shed have just completed a large project for an organisation called ‘Trust for Nature’.

They manufactured 25 Glid-

ing Possum boxes, and Trust for Nature collected them earlier this month.

Trust for Nature is a not for profit organisation that works only on private properties, and sources funding from donations as well as governments.

Warwick Mitchell, Mal Darwent and Derek Hutton were the main workers on this project.

THIS afternoon the Mt Beauty Library will have author Graham Badrock speaking on his books “Travels with my Wife” and “Life’s too short to wear Dull Shirts”.

Join Graham in conversation to hear about his travels and life from 2pm today.

FOR WOMEN: Join in the Ski de Femme next month. to speak about the Mt Beauty Community Band and their upcoming concert.

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AFTER two years of COVID cancelled events, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club will conduct the 2022 Ski de Femme at Falls Creek - for its 28th year - on Saturday, August 13, from 10am.

Club secretary Ronice Goebel said it’s a free community event run by the club which aims to give women the chance to enjoy the great outdoors on skis to promote cross country skiing at Falls Creek, and lift the profile in the wider community.

The day includes a 90 minute coaching session with some of Australia’s top skiers,

SPEAKING of books, this morning on Alpine FM’s Brunch Program, at 10.10 I will be speaking with author Peter Coleman on the book “Weekends with Matt”.

Peter and Matt Fowles from Fowles winery will be featured authors at the Mt Beauty Writers Festival in October.

This book is a delight about friendship, hardship, and wine - I loved it, and it’s a great gift idea.

Also on the program will be Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicolas at 9.30am, and after 11am Mary Pike will join me

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After the clinic participants can refuel with tea and scones.

They are then encouraged to enter the 1km, 2.5km or 5km fun races and be eligible to win a spot prize.

Volunteer coaches provide instruction and club members help set up.

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Choose Local

By KELLIE SHEPPARD MYRTLEFORD Chamber of Commerce is standing firmly behind the need for residents to support local business as they clamber to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19.

Arising almost immediately after the 2019/20 summer of bushfires in the region, businesses have now battled more than 20 months of closures and uncertainty showing an unwavering commitment to the community by adapting in the most extraordinary ways to continue providing their services.

Chamber president Jim Van Geet, a business owner himself, is acutely aware of the impact these unexpected events have had on the businesses and people of Myrtleford.

“Firstly we were hit by the devastating 2019 bushfires followed shortly by COVID-19 and consequently people are out of work and businesses are suffering,” he said.

“Our businesses have adapted to the changed circumstances as best as they are able, and support our broader community where possible, but they also need the public’s support to remain viable.”

Understanding that many of the town’s residents have also been deeply impacted due to erratic employment or losing their jobs altogether, Mr Van Geet reflects on the generous spirit of the town.

“We live in a community where we help each other and are mindful of the impact that disasters have on those less fortunate,” he said.

Blessed to have community organisations, not-for-profits and

independent businesses in town that offer food (and other) relief to locals in need, the Choose Local Campaign simply asks residents to consider their local businesses for anything they may need before shopping away from town.

Richard Maclean, owner of Future Steel in Myrtleford, says that the flow on effect of shopping locally goes far beyond just the income to that one business.

“Obviously our business supports builders and other trades, but having our steel and industrial gas products available for them locally means that there is greater accessibility,” he said, “They can come and look at what we have, compare prices, build knowledge and encourage interaction within the community.”

Richard started Future Steel 11 years ago but has a wealth of knowledge gained in the industry over more than 25 years.

“It’s really exciting to see the new generation of builders coming up in the valley and great to be able to provide them products and services that help them to grow too,” he said.

Offering an extensive range of steel and a full range of industrial gases, local trades have the confidence of knowing that their needs can be met at competitive prices and without delay.

Mr Van Geet encourages all Myrtleford residents to think local first.

“We would like to remind you to buy and support local wherever possible so that we can continue to help one another and remain the strong, co-operative and friendly town that we are,” he said.

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“The rules have not b een en been consistent which has be een n been confusing for business ow wnerrs and owners staff alike,” Mr Shaw said. sa aid..

“Each time the rules change, new systems m usst be e must implemented, staff nee ed to to b e need be retrained and customer rs a re lleft eft customers are angered.”

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A BIG HEART | Gather and Harvest owner Lee Docherty is very grateful to the community for their support of small businesses that are the heart of the town.

by restrictions and empathise with their struggles, simply encouraging them to consider a local business first.

“Our businesses are a part of our community that love to employ locals and provide a number of services that people do often look for elsewhere,” Ms Peacock said.

“By choosing local instead, we can all help to ensure that our community remains strong.”

One local business adapting as best they can to continue to provide for their locals is Gather and Harvest in Mt Beauty, who have increased their online presence to enable customers to be able to access product when the store front is closed.

“The locals have been so amazing,” owner, Lee Docherty said.

“Every time we open our doors

between lockdowns, they are there supporting us.

“The last 20 months have been financially and mentally tough for everybody but making sure that towns like ours can retain those little shops is so important.

“To lose those, is to lose the heart of the town.”

As a recognised tourist region, Mr Shaw is concerned for the recovery of the hospitality sector with many chefs and hospitality workers being forced to leave the industry.

“The numbers are set so low at the moment that many businesses are choosing to remain closed as it is just not viable for them to open,” he said.

“They would be losing money if they did.

“It is going to be so important to support those, and all other local businesses as they reopen.

“The money you spend in a local business is recycled back into the community.

“These people are your neighbours and they employ your friends and children.”

Echoing the sentiment of how businesses fit into the local community, Ms Peacock shares the thanks of local businesses on behalf of Mt Beauty members.

“Our businesses want to thank their community for supporting them,” she said.

“We are all locals, we all play sport together, our kids go to school together, our businesses are a social outlet as much as anything but most of all, we care for each other which is what really counts.”

CHOOSING GROWTH | Richard Maclean of Future Steel in Myrtleford has witnessed first hand how choosing local helps entire communities thrive and grow.

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McCurdy calls for plebiscite on Mt Beauty water site

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE OVENS Valley MP Tim McCurdy, is calling on North East Water (NEW) to hold a plebiscite into the proposed location of a new raw water offtake plant in Mount Beauty, in the wake of options having

been narrowed down to just two.

NEW's community and key stakeholder reference group earlier this month recommended the NEW board consider the Mt Beauty Raw Water Offtake project be sited at Embankment Drive near the

outflow of the pondage, or near the top of tail race, pumping from the West Kiewa and the tail race.

The recommendations followed five reference group meetings, two technical meetings and visits to nine potentials locations for this crucial new

water infrastructure to supply the town's domestic water.

Mr McCurdy said he has some concerns around the decision.

“I have been hearing from the community about this proposal every day for the past few months, and

we have some real concerns about what is being proposed,” he said.

“We need to get some real data about what the community actually wants.

“We need a plebiscite of all Mount Beauty residents to see where their support is, because all I am

hearing is concern about the preferred site of North East Water.

“A plebiscite would be a logical solution once and for all.”

It is understood the NEW board were to meet this week to consider a final decision.

Local young women are praised for their Premier achievements

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE TWO Bright P-12 graduates have taken home a Premier’s VCE award this year for their achievements in Indigenous languages.

Victoria's best performing VCE students were recognised at the Premier’s VCE Awards last week, celebrating their outstanding efforts and achievements amidst the challenges of 2021.

Sasha Rose and Amy Ditcham both received an award for their hard work during their final year of school at Bright P-12 last year.

Sasha, who is currently studying medical science at UNSW in Sydney, moved to Bright P-12 at the end of year 11 and was “immediately interested” in Indigenous studies.

“The idea of learning more about the land that we live and breathe off of was super intriguing,” she said.

“The subject was super interesting; we learnt about the local Dhudhoroa language, the land we live on in Bright, why language has become so lost, it’s importance and far more.

“I loved all of the subjects but I found myself particularly loving learning about how we can continue to support our Indigenous community moving forward.

“Receiving the award was really exciting, it felt important for this to be honoured; learning about Indigenous languages and culture should be implemented in all schools, so having it recognised on a state level felt like a really vital step in the right direction.”

Amy is now studying nutrition science at La Trobe University in Melbourne and is hoping to become a dietitian.

“Indigenous studies was my favourite subject throughout

GREAT EFFORT: Bright P-12 graduates Amy Dutcham and Sasha Rose were awarded a Premier’s VCE award last week. year 11 and 12,” she said.

“I loved learning about our First Nations people and I felt very lucky to be able to have the opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture, language, and beliefs as this is something few people have the chance to learn about.

“I loved learning the Dhudhuroa language and how to pronounce certain sounds that don't feature in English.

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“I loved that as a class we were helping to ‘awaken’ the Dhudhuroa language, which has been ‘sleeping’ for hundreds of years.

“I also loved learning about Indigenous culture and about how Indigenous people lived before white settlement as I had never learnt about this before studying the subject in VCE. “I had worked really hard in the

subject so to be recognised was really exciting.

“It was very lucky to have Mrs Joyce and Mrs Olley come to the awards ceremony to see Sasha and I win our awards.”

A total of 298 Victorian students received 324 awards across 90 subjects, including 296 Study Awards, 25 Top All-Round VCE High Achiever Awards and three Top International Student Awards.

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LOOKING AT OUR PAST

Police station, palm trees and post office how I could persuade the treasurer to provide funds for a new building, I do not know...”.

The old courthouse was soon demolished, and the present one built in 1970.

A third location for the Myrtleford Police Station came about when the police residence was closed in 2005 and a new station opened at the corner of Queen and Elgin streets in 2006.

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

F

ollowing proclamation of the new ‘Shire of Myrtleford’ on May 31, 1960, residents would see the streetscape in Clyde Street and elsewhere change permanently and significantly in the decade ahead.

In early February 1966 a meeting of the Myrtleford Progress Association received a response from the shire council regarding their request for a watering system to suppress dust on unsealed strips of roadway between the renowned Clyde Street palm trees.

Because of the cost, the Shire would not accede to the request, which led to an animated discussion on the future of the trees themselves.

Another consideration of the shire was a proposed future realignment of the street.

The Myrtleford Times recorded the sentiments of most Myrtleford Progress Association members at the meeting: “they are a bar to progress...they are creating a public hazard”.

Mrs Kay Robertson suggested removal of the palms would alleviate parking problems.

Others suggested they had reached beyond their life span and were decaying and breeding vermin.

One member said they had contributed to darkness on Clyde Street and that the nearby footpath shrubs would adequately compensate for their loss.

In the end, Mr Wilf Paul’s motion, seconded

by Mrs Robertson, that the Myrtleford Progress Association recommend to council that the palms be removed to allow for a uniform parking system - the vote was carried, six votes to four.

At a special council meeting on November 3, 1966, a decision was made to remove the palms.

Those 12 young trees which had been planted

MYRTLEFORD CLYDE STREET PALMS, 1961: A highland pipe band leads veterans along the avenue of palms to the Cenotaph, Anzac Day, 1961.

MYRTLEFORD, FROM ST. PAUL’S TOWER, 1935: The old police station stands in the foreground, with lock-up, courthouse and post office nearby. Infant palm trees behind barriers line the centre of Clyde Street.

POLICE STATION, CLYDE STREET, 1967: Official opening of the police station and residence, February 24, 1967.

MYRTLEFORD POST OFFICE, 1972: An early morning photograph of the new post office, officially opened in June, 1971.

MYRTLEFORD POST OFFICE DEMOLITION, 1970: Demolition of the old brick post office, built in 1911, commenced on May 4, 1970.

in 1930 by members of the progress association, the first by association president Percy Rayner and wife Alice, would be removed.

On November 15 shire workmen took half a working day to remove a landmark which had given a “Mediterranean feel” to Clyde Street.

Their removal had, however, eliminated the zigzag racing of cars in and out of the palms and enhanced traffic flow and parking.

The Myrtleford Times reported: “Clyde Street has taken on a new look which brought forth a variety of comments—some in

favour, some against.”

This discussion continues today.

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n old timber police station consisting of stables, feed room and office stood in Myrtleford in July 1867.

It was part of the Ovens Police District and was located on the southern bank of Happy Valley Creek, adjacent to a stockade known as the “Police Paddocks”.

These paddocks accommodated mounted police horses and any impounded stock.

Persistent flooding led to the relocation of the police station and its lock-up to Clyde Street in 1880.

A nearby courthouse was erected in 1885 but was destroyed when the post office was burnt down in 1910.

It was replaced in 1912.

Construction of a new brick police station and

residence on Clyde Street commenced in early 1966.

Both buildings faced Clyde Street; shire councillors had preferred one to face Clyde Street and the other Myrtle Street, but that was not to be.

Meanwhile, the old station building had been relocated to JJ Matheson & Sons’ concrete plant on Lower River Road, as a storeroom.

The chief secretary and deputy premier of Victoria, Arthur Rylah, officially opened the complex on February 24, 1967.

During his speech, he commented: “the existing courthouse is a disgrace....

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n 1969, in response to a need for greater space to cope with expanding over-the-counter service, mail processing and town and rural deliveries, it was decided to close Myrtleford’s old red brick post office.

This occurred on April 4, 1970 and its demolition commenced on May 7.

A temporary post office was established in the RSL Hall.

Business resumed at Clyde Street in a new modern building in 1971 and was officially opened

by Senator for Victoria JJ Webster on June 18, 1971.

Apart from the changes above, there were many other significant events in the first decade of the Shire of Myrtleford’s 34-year life which formed part of the district story over 50 years ago.

These included: • A butter factory amalgamation to create Milford Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd. in 1963; - The closure of the Commonwealth Flax Mill on Merriang Road in 1965; • In 1967, a new State Electricity Commission office and works depot was established on Myrtle Street, opposite Memorial Hall; • A Civic Centre to house the Shire of Myrtleford’s officers and its operations was opened in O’Donnell Avenue in 1967; • An automatic telephone exchange, on the site of the old “Prince of Wales Hotel”, began operating in 1968; and • In 1970, BowaterScott Australia Ltd. began consolidating Ovens Valley timber mills at Myrtleford.

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Plant some trees on Sunday for local and global benefit

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE GETTING READY: Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability Group (from back, left) secretary Glenda Janas, Alpine Shire Councillor Ron Janas, Joey leader of the First Myrtleford Scout Group Margaret Phillips; and (front, from left) Scouts Alexander and Samuel Benci are ready for the tree planting day. PHOTO: Andrew R Jones Photography

MYRTLEFORD Landcare and Sustainability group are holding their Tree Planting Day this Sunday and all are invited to join in the fun.

Secretary Glenda Janas said the group will “warmly welcome” all who turn up on the day.

“Come join the Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability Group on National Tree Planting Day at Reform Hill and plant a tree to help combat climate change and beautify the side of Reform Hill overlooking the Myrtleford township,” she said.

“The First Myrtleford Scout Group will be joining the team on the day so bring your kids to join in too.

“Meet at Higgins Court, off Halls Road, at 9:30am this Sunday, July 31.

“Planting is scheduled from then until 11.30am followed by refreshments.

“Bring your own drinking water, gardening gloves and planting tools and wear sturdy shoes.

“We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) for supplying the 1500 to 2000 trees for the day.”

For more information contact president Claire Stock on 0439 488 378 or Glenda Janas on 0447 650 403 or email landcaremyrtleford@ gmail.com.

Daniher’s drive to visit Myrtleford and Bright THE seventh Daniher’s Drive will visit Myrtleford and Bright as part of its 895 kilometres tour across Victoria to raise funds for finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

The convoy of around 300 people will spend the first night at Myrtleford on October 13, then travel through Bright the next day over the Great Dividing Range to Lakes Entrance and Warragul.

This year, the event hopes to raise more than $1,000,000 for the fight against MND. The associated Daniher’s Drive raffle is open to residents in Victoria, New South Wales, Northern Territory and Tasmania.

For the first time, RV company Jayco has stepped up to raise funds by donating a Jayco caravan valued at $61,990 as the major prize for the raffle.

Tickets for the Daniher’s Drive raffle cost $50 each, and are available online at fightmnd.org.au/ danihers-drive/.

Savoy smorgasbord to support school CLUB Savoy is hosting its Community Donation Smorgasbord this week, with Myrtleford P-12 College chosen as this month’s recipient of donations.

The more people from the community in attendance, the more money gets raised for the cause.

The event is being held on Sunday, July 31 at 6pm, call 5751 1296 for bookings.

Wodonga conference talks ESG within agriculture A CONFERENCE at Latrobe University’s Albury-Wodonga campus tomorrow offers the opportunity to learn about the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement and its role in Australian agriculture.

Convenor on behalf of the North East Catchment Manage-

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ment Authority (CMA), Chris Mirams, said the conference would be of interest to every producer and supply chain participant.

“ESG is a stakeholder-centric, socially-conscious approach to doing business,” Mr Mirams said.

“We are bringing together leading farmers and participants in the red meat and wool indus-

tries to help us understand and navigate the world of ESG.” Speakers at the conference include Rosemary Bissett, head of ESG risk management at National Australia Bank: Edwina Clowes, manager sustainability frameworks and stakeholders at Meat & Livestock Australia; and farm emissions specialist Alison

Kelly from Agriculture Victoria.

The conference will introduce the principles of ESG, as well as discuss the role of sustainability frameworks, on-farm emissions, and ESG implications for red meat and wool supply chains.

Tickets are available at https:// events.humanitix.com/esg-inagriculture.

Community markets in Mt Beauty THE Mount Beauty Community Markets are coming up next month.

The markets feature a variety of home-grown produce, new and used goods, household items, craft stalls, sausage sizzles and much more.

It is held on the first Saturday of each month from 9am on the corner of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent in Mount Beauty and has around 25 stalls.

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Without any rehearsal she performed on stage, singing Miller-Heidke’s 2009 song ‘Caught in the Crowd’ with the band.

“I was pretty nervous to begin with,” Eliza said.

“But once I was up there I felt pretty calm and it was really good - very surreal.”

Eliza also had special tickets that allowed her to see the band warm up and attend a half hour Q&A session with Miller-Heidke.

According to Eliza, she saw Kate Miller-Heidke first perform in Wangaratta four years ago, and since then has been in awe of her voice and song writing ability.

“She’s got an amazing voice and her music is just very, very different,” she said.

“It’s really interesting to listen to.”

Eliza has been singing for the

past 10 years and has a lifelong ambition to be a singer and songwriter.

You can find her busking in Bright on Saturday mornings or during the school holidays, and she also sings at local open mic nights, although she hasn’t performed any of her own songs yet.

“I’m just experimenting at the moment, but I’ve written some pop and a bit of rock as well,” she said.

Eliza enjoys a diverse range of music, including pop, rock, jazz

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and rap, and lists US musician Beyonce as an influence, as well as Miller-Heidke.

She plans to study music at Collarts, a Melbourne-based arts college, once she finishes school.  ON STAGE: Bright singer Eliza Murrells (centre) got to perform on stage with her idol Kate Miller-Heidke (right).

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AFTER waiting over a year to see Australian musician Kate Miller-Heidke in concert, 15-year-old Bright resident Eliza Murrells didn’t just see her idol perform - she got to sing with her as well.

Prior to Miller-Heidke’s performance in Bendigo, her management team posted on Instagram, seeking any teenagers that would like to sing a chorus or verse with Kate on her Australian tour.

Eliza responded to the callout and was selected.

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Documentary to screen in Myrtleford THE Myrtleford Film Society is holding its monthly screening tonight.

The group, which meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, will show the documentary ‘Breaking Bread’ at the EMPAC in Myrtleford, doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

The film follows Dr Nof AtamnaIsmaeel, the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef television competition, on his quest to make social change through food.

New members are welcome, please contact the committee for details at myrtfilmsoc@gmail.com.

...and another is on in Bright too NEW BUS: Wandiligong Primary School students (from left) Anabel Griffith, Vera Clarkson, Nina Callander, Neeve Shaw, Kai Pywell and Luca Zabilowicz all enjoy the school’s new bus.

New bus helping to open up opportunities for Wandi PS

By BRODIE EVERIST WANDILIGONG Primary School's new 21-seater bus is giving their students new learning opportunities and access to after-school services.

The bus is primarily used to transport students every day to outside school hours (OSH) care at the Alpine View Children’s Centre, as the school doesn't provide its own OSH service.

“We felt it was really important that our families have access to that service so we purchased a bus for the school,” principal Bob Clyne said.

“It’s been pretty popular with our parents so far - we’ve got quite a few students using it, between one

and two days a week.”

The bus has also opened up opportunities for local excursions, being used for recent trips to the diggings in Wandiligong for a restoration project, and also community projects in Bright.

Previously parents needed to help out transporting students, often taking multiple kids in one drive.

“Having that bus opens up all of our local areas for further learning opportunities for our students,” Mr Clyne said.

An outdoor learning area has also begun construction at the school, which will be the main space for the schools 'Sustainable Wandi' program, featuring compost bins, worm farms, a vegie gar-

den and recycling facilities.

“We do a lot of recycling and composting,” Mr Clyne said.

“We process all of our own food waste on site, so we have no food waste leaving the school grounds.”

The school also has a comprehensive recycling program, taking hard and soft plastics, metal, textas and other difficult-to-recycle items.

“We collect them here at school, where we sort them and when we have a big enough collection, we’ll do a bulk run into Wangaratta,” Mr Clyne said.

“We also collect things like leftover pencils and learning supplies that go to East Timor as well.”

THIS Saturday independent documentary Mine-Field is showing at 6pm at the Bright Community Centre, 1 Railway Avenue, Bright.

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According to the ATO Random Enquiry Program, nine out of 10 tax returns with rental income and deductions contain at least one error, even though most property owners are assisted by a registered tax agent.

“We are concerned about mistakes, and in particular, leaving out income or deliberate over-claiming of rental property deductions this year,” assistant ATO commissioner Tim Loh said.

“The amount of data we access grows each year, making it easier and faster for us to spot any rental income that you have charged your tenants, but haven’t declared.”

Mr Loh said all rental income must be included in a tax return, such as income from short-term rental arrangements, renting part of a home, and other rentalrelated income like insurance payouts and rental bond money retained.

When claiming expenses the ATO reminds property owners that not all expenses are the same - some can be claimed straight away, such as rental management fees, council rates, repairs, interest on loans and insurance premiums.

Other expenses, such as borrowing expenses and capital works, need to be claimed over a number of years.

Capital works can include replacing a roof, or a new

TAKE CARE: ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh said rental property owners need to carefully review their tax returns.

kitchen renovation.

Depreciating assets such as a new dishwasher or new oven costing over $300 are also claimed over their effective life.

“You can claim expenses for the property to the extent that they are incurred for the purpose of producing rental income, not where your family and friends stayed in the property for a mini getaway at mate’s rates, you use it yourself, say at Christmas, or you stopped renting the property out,” Mr Loh said.

“Other circumstances where deductions cannot be claimed include pretending that your property is available for rent when it really isn’t.”

“For example, advertising significantly above a reasonable market rate compared to similar properties or placing unreasonable restrictions on potential tenants.”

When selling a rental property, capital gains tax (CGT) needs to be considered and any capital gains or capital losses need to be reported.

When calculating a capital gain or capital loss, it’s important to get the cost base calculation right, the ATO said.

Cost base is usually the cost of the property when

purchased and any costs associated with acquiring or selling it, like stamp duty, legal fees, valuations and real estate sales fees.

Any capital works claimed as deductions may also need to be subtracted from the cost base.

“If you’ve sold a rental property that was once your home, you may be entitled to partially claim the main residence exemption,” Mr Loh said.

“You will need to claim this exemption in your tax return when you lodge.

“It’s also important to note that when selling any property for more than $750,000, vendors and sellers must have a clearance certificate, otherwise 12.5% will be withheld.”

Clearance certificate applications can take up to 28 days to process, meaning sellers should apply early to avoid delays.

The certificates last for 12 months and can be used for multiple sales.

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Work-related expenses in the crosshairs

By BRODIE EVERIST WORK-related expenses are a priority this tax time, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reminding those lodging tax returns to only claim expenses related to earning an income.

When claiming workrelated expenses on a tax return, the expenses must be directly related to the job, said Myrtleford tax agent Geoff Zach, manager of Belmore’s accounting firm.

“Someone that is working at a cashier at Foodworks or Coles can’t claim a hammer or any other building tools,” he said.

“It’s about having a direct nexus to the job.”

There can be confusion around claiming expenses for items that are used both privately and for work, but Mr Zach said this can be eased with good documentation.

For items like cars and phones, keeping a logbook or telephone records can determine the percentage of work use over the year and therefore how much can be claimed on a tax return, he said.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated increase in

TAX TIME: Geoff Zach, manager at Belmore’s in Myrtleford, said it’s important to keep good documentation for claiming work-related expenses.

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working from home, the ATO has reminded those lodging returns that their deductions must reflect any change in working circumstances.

“If your working arrangements have changed, don’t just copy and paste

your prior year’s claims,” ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh said.

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According to Mr Zach, there are three different methods to claiming workfrom-home expenses.

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This is a simple method that covers all work-fromhome expenses, such as phone expenses, internet expenses, the decline in value of equipment and furniture, and electricity and gas for heating, cooling and lighting.

However, the 80 cent was only instituted for the COVID-19 pandemic and will not be available next financial year.

The fixed rate method, also known as the 52 cent rule, is another way to calculate work-from home expenses.

The fixed rate of 52 cents can be claimed for each hour worked from home.

This rate includes additional running expenses incurred for the decline in value of home office furniture and furnishings, electricity and gas, and cleaning your home office.

It does not include expenses such as phone, data and internet, and computer consumables - these must be claimed separately.

The third way to calculate work-from-home expenses is called the actual cost method - those claiming deductions with this method must keep detailed records of all expenses to calculate their ‘actual cost.’

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Cryptocurrency and your tax return

By GEOFF ZACH, CA Registered Tax Agent, Bus. Com (Acc), and manager at Belmores Chartered Accountants ACCORDING to a survey conducted by finder.com. au, 3.3 million Australians own crypto currency and it is growing in popularity, especially with the 18-34 age bracket.

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency built on a blockchain technology.

In 2008, a computer programmer, known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, introduced cryptocurrency - a peer-topeer electronic cash system that would allow payments to be made from one party to another without the need for a financial institution intermediary.

Since then, cryptocurrency has had many uses for many different reasons and objectives.

In the United States of America, Mark Cuban accepted crypto for tickets to Dallas Mavericks games, whilst NFL players Trevor Lawrence and Odell Beckham Jr will be remunerated exclusively in crypto.

With cryptocurrency being transacted more

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regularly by Australians, this begs the question, what are the tax consequences of dealing in crypto?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued over a million messages to remind taxpayers to include their cryptocurrency transactions in their tax returns.

The ATO cryptocurrency data-matching program has been in place since April 2019.

They receive information from share registries, banks

and crypto asset exchanges to data match against your tax return.

The data reported shows the buyers’ and sellers’ personal information, including bank accounts, dates and the type of asset or coin types transacted.

If you sell an asset, including cryptocurrency, you will need to report the gain or loss in your tax return.

Given the current economic and cryptocurrency

environment, you may be reporting losses in your tax return for the tax year ending June 2022.

There are tax consequences on trading in cryptocurrency and this will vary depending on the structure in which you have undertaken the trade, the period in which you have held the currency, and the volume and amounts you have exchanged.

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If you make a loss as an investor, you can only claim those losses against net gains from other capital assets, whereas as a business, you may be able to offset this against other taxable income, like your salary and wages.

The transactions need to be reported in Australian dollars.

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New energy policy offers hope: MP A NEW one-billion-dollar Victorian hydrogen strategy released by The Nationals and Liberals ahead of the Victoria state election restores hope for more efficient and sustainable energy solutions for regional Victoria, according to Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy.

The Nationals’ local member said the Coalition’s Victorian gas reservation policy for new gas developments is a “fantastic solution for re-

gional Victoria and sustainable new energy future”.

“The policy includes a commitment to hydrogen, a boost for locals seeking solar panels and batteries at home and more opportunities for renters,” he said.

“An affordable and reliable energy system is what we need for our regions - it helps back our current energy industries and their workers in our community.

“The Nationals and Liberals are committed to utilising local gas for local needs to ensure the lights stay on and energy prices for families in across regional Victoria are kept to a minimum.”

Under the policy, a Liberals and Nationals Government will support the development of onshore conventional natural gas as an affordable, reliable source of energy for Vic-

torian families and businesses, and as a sustainable pathway to achieving lower greenhouse gas emissions by: 1) supporting natural gas exploration and development of conventional onshore natural gas exploration and production on a case-by-case basis; 2) provide security to landowners by giving them a right of veto over conventional natural gas exploration and

production on their land; 3) share royalties with landowners, who will receive a 10 per cent share of the royalty paid to government; 4) maintain a permanent ban on fracking; and 5) putting Victorians first by reserving Victorian onshore natural gas for domestic use in order to put downward pressure on local prices; it will not be licensed for export.

Aboriginal appointment to North East Water board DHUDHUROA and Yorta Yorta man Johnny Murray has been appointed as an independent Aboriginal delegate to the North East Water board.

Mr Murray has been appointed for a 12 month period and is the organisation’s second Aboriginal delegate engaged since 2019.

Board of directors chair Cath Botta said Johnny has extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the country.

“Johnny will be able to provide insight into matters relating to urban water management and its connection to Traditional Owners,” Ms Botta said.

“It’s also an opportunity for him to consider a future full directorship within the water sector.

“Not only does the delegate role provide greater perspectives in the corporation’s strategic discussions, it also continues to strengthen our relationships with Aboriginal communities.

“North East Water is on a reconciliation journey and we’re excited to be taking these steps towards an inclusive and just country.”

Mr Murray said he believes Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities should have a say in all matters that affect them and this position will provide a great opportunity for an Aboriginal voice at North East Water.

ROCKETING INTO SPACE: Bright P-12 student Kynan Jones, with principal Jean Olley, was engrossed in the six-day International SpaceCRAFT Exploration Challenge.

Students over the moon with space mission

By BRODIE EVERIST EIGHT Bright students were astronauts over the school holidays - they built their own spacecraft, travelled across the vast expanse of space, and made their own off-world habitat, thanks to a collaborative virtual program and funding from the Australian Government.

These Bright P-12 College students were a part of the International SpaceCRAFT Exploration Challenge, a six-day program of virtual lessons and activities to ignite kids’ imaginations and develop their skills in science, technology and engineering.

The program involved interviews with experts,

guidance on mission objectives and activities, as well as fun challenges like making a mission patch for their team, or submitting the coolest spaceship design.

Year four student Kynan Jones said his favourite part of the program was building habitats and a spacecraft.

“Building a spacecraft, making a base on another planet, you can’t do that anywhere else,” he said.

According to his father, Kynan was engrossed, and wanted to continue long after the five hours of daily activities were over.

“There was only supposed to be a program from 10 o’clock till three o’clock each day, and my son wanted to

keep going till six o’clock, and one day he wanted to keep going until 9:30pm,” Brian Jones said.

“At the end of the six days, when we’re not supposed to be doing the program, all he wanted to do was go back on and keep going.”

Mr Jones said the program was designed so that kids of many ages and skills could enjoy the activities, including his son.

“The program was designed for 12 to 17-year-olds - he’s just turned 10,” he said.

“They’ve designed it so that anyone can participate and get maximum value.”

Bright P-12 College principal Jean Olley said students from year four through to

year nine made a huge time commitment to follow their interest in the mechanics of space exploration.

“I am very proud of the students for their keen interest in science and technology and their willingness to dedicate so much of their school holidays to following their passion for learning,” she said.

The Digital Technology Advisory Committee, based in Wangaratta, successfully applied for funding to sponsor students from Bright, Wangaratta and Tallangatta to participate in the program, through a grant from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

New pilot program for volunteer groups LOCAL volunteer and not-forprofit community groups are invited to an in-person, interactive volunteering initiative workshop on August 26.

The session will inform and assist in designing a purpose-built localised program that will support volunteers, community groups and service clubs with their ongoing resilience and capacity so volunteering remains active and thriving in our community.

It is aimed at volunteer boards

and committees, service clubs and volunteer managed groups and organisations.

Into Our Hands Community Foundation received grant funding from the Jack Brockhoff Foundation allowing it to run a series of free workshops for volunteer groups which will look at their struggles, what is working and explore modern volunteer frameworks that could strengthen and support volunteer sustainability.

“We see this project as an impor-

tant support we can offer to our volunteer economy,” Into Our Hands executive officer Sarah Thompson said.

“These groups are the life blood of our community and do so much; it’s important we support them to thrive.

“We are thrilled to have brought Karlie Langdon in from Awakened Allies to facilitate the sessions for us.

“Karlie’s experience will be such an asset to this program.”

The first session will be held on

Friday, August 26 from 10am to 3pm at Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre and will be fully catered.

Volunteer and community groups and local not for profit’s volunteers boards are invited to attend.

For more information visit https://intoourhandsfoundation.com. au/newsandevents/.

If you are interested in attending and helping to shape this new local program, please RSVP to Karlie via email hello@awakenedallies.com.

Residents raise concerns, face to face, with local MP

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE INFRASTRUCTURE, local government and a lack of funding were among concerns raised by Alpine Shire residents with Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy, during his mobile office visits to Bright, Myrtleford, Mount Beauty, Dederang, Harrietville, and Porepunkah last week.

“We heard lots of concerns about infrastructure, local government issues, and a general lack of funding; things that are spread all across the Ovens Valley electorate,” he said.

“There have been some concerns raised around some proposed infrastructure in Harrietville, as well as in Mount Beauty with some other local government issues, which I will be raising with the mayor and chief executive officer in the coming days.

“I also had robust discussions with the neighbourhood house in Mount Beauty, and the need for more funding so that they can continue the good work that they do in the community.

“I know this is across all of regional Victoria, so myself and my Nationals colleagues will be lobbying the minister and raising this in parliament to ensure that enough funding is allocated.

“Alongside this, I have also heard of some exciting plans for growth and development that I will be supporting where I can and continuing to work with all members of the community to ensure that each and every one is able to benefit from these projects.

“Further discussions raised the Mount Beauty raw water offtake, hunting of deer too close to homes, and suggested changes at the Falls creek resort that may interfere with the Kangaroo Hoppet.

“As always, I will be fighting hard for all the residents of the High Country, and ensuring their needs and voices are heard in parliament and around the community.”

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Spacious low maintenance home ABSOLUTELY love this one.

Quality design and construction in 2004-05 and only one owner since built.

Ideal spacious design with open plan living, and genuine dining area that takes the winter sun and front outlook.

Colourbond roof, double garage, tiled entry and wet areas, ducted evaporative cooling and ducted gas heat-

ing cover the basics.

Good room sizes with walk-in robe, built in robes and storage throughout.

Ensuite as expected, main bathroom with separate bath.

Kitchen with pantry, double sink and dishwasher, has ample bench space and central to the dining, living and paved outdoor courtyard.

Location is superb, close to bus stop, walking tracks, schools and suburban shops for milk, bread, the butcher hairdresser and newsagent.

Established location means you know what to expect with no new roads or construction concerns.

Vacant now so settle to suit ready buyers.

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$545,000 2A Kathleen Court, Wangaratta

Beveridge’s Station Expressions of Interest close 11th Aug 22 Buckland River Road, Selwyn.

Named after the Beveridge Brothers, Sid & Jack, early pioneering mountain cattlemen that owned the property from 1911 to 1979, part of Beveridge’s Run that went through to Wonnangatta, this is the last parcel of freehold land in the Buckland Valley before the Alpine National Park. A once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a high country property has approx 2kms of Buckland River frontage.

22.96ha (56.73 acres) of cleared land with a historic high country hut constructed in 1959, chestnut grove and a magnificent Black Walnut tree that is estimated to be 160 years old. There are numerous possibilities with this property – camping or glamping on the banks of the beautiful river, hunting – abundance of deer in the area, fishing – the Buckland River is renowned for its trout fishing, numerous bushwalking trails, high country getaway with no neighbours. Don’t miss the opportunity to express your interest as the chance to secure a property of this description may not come up again for a very long time.

Contact: Bernard Ivone 0428 522 572, www.paullscollard.com.au/property/2234

593 MACAULEY STREET ALBURY

74 STANDISH STREET MYRTLEFORD

243 HONOUR AVENUE COROWA

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Three steps to creating a cosy winter bedroom AS winter is here, we’re all more likely to spend time at home to keep warm and comfortable.

Some of us will be enjoying this change in season, while others are hold up waiting for warmer weather to return.

So ...it’s time to warm up for winter! Take a breath and recharge your batteries a little bit.

This made us think about how we can all do this by creating a bedroom haven and we have with a few hints and tips that might help.

Your bedroom is where you wind down f rom the day and get those important hours of sleep.

You can do a few things to create a room that’s inviting and helps prepare you for sleep.

Getting enough sleep, especially REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, helps to process emotional information.

During sleep, your brain works to evaluate and remember thoughts and memories and a lack of sleep has many impacts on us.

Poor sleep has been linked to a weakened immune system and has impacts on our mental and physical health and ability to cope.

Making our bedrooms a sanctuary is a way we can take some control, enhance our ability to process what we’ve been experiencing, and of course pamper ourselves. ɖȸ ǣȇɎƺȸǣȒȸ ɀɎɵǼǣȇǕ ƬǝȒǣƬƺɀ ǣȇˢ ɖƺȇƬƺ ɖɀ Əɀ ǝɖ‫ٮ‬ mans, and here are a few of our thoughts about how these choices can help you get the rest you need ready for the new day ahead.

Light Blue light vs red light (and not what you think) It’s now common knowledge that light emitted from TV screens, tablets and smart phones will negatively impact your ability to sleep.

These screens emit blue light, which is okay during the day, however at night it effects our body’s ability to create melatonin, the hormone that makes you feel sleepy.

Blue light is a good thing during the day.

Once you wake up, it can help you feel more alert.

Written by | Mitch and Mark at realestateview.com.au bringing in a luxurious rug to sit under your bed (or living room, or wherever you like).

When you’re going to bed, or getting up in the ȅȒȸȇǣȇǕً ǣȇɀɎƺƏƳ Ȓǔ ƬȒǼƳ ˢ ȒȒȸɀ ɵȒɖȸ ǔƺƺɎ ɯǣǼǼ ƫƺ greeted by the warmth of a rug.

Make sure it’s big enough to extend either side of your bed.

The texture underfoot will have you feeling relaxed and pampered.

Even if you have carpet, layering with a rug brings an extra element of warmth, and you can play with new colours, textures and pile to warm things up.

It’s an easy way make a change and create your sanctuary.

Warmth Warming up your bed Winter is a season when the throws you’ve careCOSY: A few hints and tips that help creating a fully styled on your bed come into their own. bedroom haven for winter weather.

They are not there just for looks.

As the nights get colder, you have layers for But at night it can make it harder to fall asleep warmth, and you can play with the colour and texand stay asleep.

For your bedroom aim to use warm light and have tures too.

Sometimes your sleeping partner doesn’t need dimmers to reduce the light at night to prepare your the extra layer, but you do, making a throw the perbody for sleep.

There’s also some evidence that lights which emit fect solution!

For some people, the addition of an electric blanred, orange or yellow light are better for sleep as they ket is a must. promote the production of melatonin.

You can get electric blankets that include a bed There are great Bluetooth light globes now that you can buy and change colour, put on a timer, and topper, adding extra comfort to your sleep, along with warmth. dim the lights.

Just remember, electric blankets are great to They are readily available and easily controlled via apps, making it easy to have the right coloured light warm a bed before you get in but try not to sleep during the day and then change it at night to pro- with them turned on as they can interfere with your nocturnal body temperature cycles and negatively mote sleep. impact the sleep you get, along with the risk of burns.

Layering Winter is a time to snuggle up, stay safe and get nƏɵƺȸ ɵȒɖȸ ˢ ȒȒȸ ɯǣɎǝ Ə ǔƏƫɖǼȒɖɀ ȸɖǕ RƏȸƳɯȒȒƳ ˢ ȒȒȸɀ Əȸƺ ƫƺƏɖɎǣǔɖǼ ƏȇƳ ȵȸƏƬɎǣƬƏǼً ǝȒɯ‫ ٮ‬rejuvenated with the prospect of spring and summer to come, and your choices can help your mood, ever in winter they’re also cold. Áǝǣɀ ǣɀ Ɏǝƺ ǣƳƺƏǼ Ɏǣȅƺ ɎȒ ɯƏȸȅ ɖȵ ɵȒɖȸ ˢ ȒȒȸɀ ɎȒȒً ƫɵ enhance your sleep and well-being.

FINALLY A LIFESTYLE RENTAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50s

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RENT RATHER THAN BUY INTO A LIFESTYLE VILLAGE? Providence Lifestyle Yarrawonga is well located, our pristine village is only a short stroll from the beautiful Lake Mulwala.

Lifestyle villages are a great choice for over 50s to downsize but not everyone wants to, or can afford to tie up the capital to buy into one.

Apartment blocks only offer short term leases and retirement villages are known for high entry and exit fees. Providence Lifestyle offers boutique living where you can rent rather than buy and live in a friendly safe gated community with great facilities to enjoy life.

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By popular demand, we have added a new seminar on 27th August at 10.00am for a 10.30am start at the Sebel at Silverwoods. Only 60 tickets per seminar available and you must provide your driver’s licence. Morning tea and coffee provided.

A Clubhouse facilities to enjoy

REGISTER NOW at yarrawonga.providencelifestyle.com.au

A Long term leases from 10-19 years available

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To find out more or download the home brochures go to yarrawonga.providencelifestyle.com.au *Terms and conditions apply. All images artist impressions only.

COMMUNITY HALL

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Room to Grow

Fabulous Subdivision Potential

16 Cavanagh Street

9 Simpson Street, Oxley • Located 2.5 hours approx. drive from Melbourne and close to snow fields • Three bedroom brick veneer home with ensuite and walk in robe • Feature loft ceilings with exposed beams • Updated kitchen appliances & new flooring • Large open plan living area with enough room for the ‘concert grand piano’ • Split system cooling & heating, plus wood log fire for all year round comfort

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Verandahs encircling the front & back Neat yard with established gardens & fruit trees Rear large lock up garage with two car spaces Dual street access from Simpson St & Ely St Workshop area with power & concrete flooring Town and tank water Plenty of extra room with all of this being on a 2000m2 block • Fabulous potential for subdivision (S.T.C.A)

• Classic 4 bedroom red brick family home in a quiet West End location • Generous sized lounge room plus separate living space currently used as a formal dining • Massive master bedroom with BIR & ensuite • Quality timber kitchen with gas cooking • Awesome 9m x 5m approx. shed with power, roller door, pot belly, toilet & laundry • 725m2 established secure yard, paved entertaining area with shade sails plus the perfect space for a fire pit

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Four Bedrooms In The West End 5 Brodie Street • Well maintained 4 bedroom brick veneer family home in the West End • Spacious kitchen with adjoining meals, dining area & living area • Separate formal lounge with split system cooling & heating • Undercover outdoor area • BIR’s to all bedrooms plus ensuite to the master • Double garage, single carport with separate storage room

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FOR SALE $669,900

FOR SALE $620,000

FOR SALE $520,000

WEB ID 3471860

WEB ID 3472122

WEB ID 3470395

Move in Ready

Rare Land, Rare Outlook

6 Wooloona Court

19 Macquarie Court

• 2011 built home, ready to move in • Seamless flow with master bedroom to rear • Spacious light filled open plan living with the centrally located kitchen, dining, living • Ducted heating and cooling, recently installed solar power and double garage • Landscaped low maintenance yard with fully concreted side access and shed • Walking and bike paths on your doorstep

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• A rare opportunity to purchase your piece of the prestigious Cambridge Drive Estate ready to build your dream home • Exceptionally spacious 1,898m2 approx. allotment lot offering scope to accommodate all your plans.

• Wonderful outlook over the Ovens River flats • Sealed walking path along rear boundary • All underground services available

Prestige, Design and River Views 50 Cambridge Drive • Award winning home built by local master builders that is of unrivalled quality & design • Sought after position where you can enjoy views of the Ovens River & River Gums • Clever design with the open plan kitchen, living & meals downstairs, parents retreat & master bedroom upstairs facing true North • Kitchen boasts quality Miele appliances including induction cooktop, oven, steamer, microwave, coffee machine & dishwasher

VACANT LAND

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FOR SALE $450,000

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

WEB ID 3474857

WEB ID 3474645

WEB ID 3473391

BUSINESS SALE

Ideal First Home

Welcome to Wylie

20 Maxwell Street

16 Wylie Court

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3 bedroom brick veneer home Located close to supermarket & shopping strip New Colorbond roof New evaporative cooling & gas heater Double carport with an electric roller door & private & secure courtyard • Ideal as a first home or low maintenance investment

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• 3 bedroom weatherboard home in a peaceful location close to the CBD • Double garage with space for at least 2 cars and driveway parking • Gas heating plus evaporative cooling for all year round comfort • Spacious rear yard with rural outlook • Easy access to bike/walking path to the CBD • Excellent choice for the renovator, first home buyer or investor

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FOR SALE $289,000

WEB ID 3474559

WEB ID 3469033

23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663

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Edgar’s Books & News 55 Murphy Street

BUSINESS & RESIDENCE

Live/Work in Tourist Town 39 Gladstone St, Glenrowan

The regions most prominent newsagent and independent book shop.

Edgar’s Books & News (formerly Edgars Newsagency) first opened its doors in 1939 in Wangaratta and soon became one of the town’s most prominent news and meeting places.

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• Stunning Redgum timber floorboards • Features downstairs include Redgum timber bar, wine room, powder room, large laundry with excellent storage & a lift to take you upstairs • Light & bright kitchen/dining area with dishwasher & gas cooking • Generous master suite with access to balcony • 5kw solar system feeding into a 9.8kw battery, double glazing throughout, excellent insulation • Gas hydronic heating, secuirty system, inground irrigation, mains water filtration and much more!

Turnover in excess of $2,000,000 Profits to owners in excess of $300,000 Secure lease in place High foot traffic location with great accessibility Front and rear access to the shop Shop area of 269m2

• Unique opportunity to reside and run a business under one roof • Located on active Ned Kelly tourism strip • Neat & tidy 2 bedroom residence with views to Mt Glenrowan • Part of the building currently a cafe, but could suit any business pursuit • Cafe plant & equipment avail for purchase (plus GST) • Regional 50% stamp duty concession avail.

FOR SALE $350,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $365,000 No GST

No GST Going Concern

No GST Going Concern

WEB ID 3468438

WEB ID 3439848

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Lots range from 4000m2 with generous building envelopes.

Gas, town water, low pressure sewer system, power, phone and NBN services available.

Construction is due to commence September 2022.

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The meeting will be live-streamed and community members are invited to attend the meeting in person or view online. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting in person is strongly recommended to wear a mask.

HOLDEN VE Ute, 2007, great condition, 6 cycl, cruise, aircon, 6spd manual, UHF radio, camera, tow bar, 195,000km, VIC rego ( 1 U X 6 RY ) , RW C , $15,700 ono. Ph 0419 914 919.

The Agenda will be available on the Friday prior to the Council meeting on Council’s website www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au.

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For further enquiries contact Customer Service on 5755 0555.

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FIAT Ducato Avan Ovation motor home, excellent condition, 77,000km, rego til May 2023 (WLP248), extras – new reverse cycle aircon, diesel heater, wireless water proof reverse camera, solar panels and two new batteries (receipts and service documents provided), $88,500.

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POULTON’S Baltic pineboard dresser/tv cabinet, L 1700mm, W 600mm, H 1160mm, excellent condition, $250 ono. Ph 0407 867 581.

Personal Notices

We invite you to make an appointment to speak with :ĂLJƐŽŶ Ăƚ ŽƵƌ tĂŶŐĂƌĂƩĂ Žƌ DLJƌƚůĞĨŽƌĚ ŽĸĐĞƐ͕ for all your professional ĨƵŶĞƌĂů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ Jayson Hall

(03) 5721 4203

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Glenn & Emma Bouchier A Funeral experience…

BAIN Lloyd Alexander.

T O Y O TA P r a d o GXL 2011, excellent condition, 1 owner, full service history, 161,000km, 6 months rego (YFB107), alloy bull-bar, electric brakes, UHF, dual battery with Engel connection, Thule roof racks, $39,500.

Ph 0421 854 039.

Loving wife of Joe (dec).

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paula and Freddy, Josie and Con, Mal and Doreen, and Johnny.

Adored Nan of 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

BARBER (nee Spencer), Kathryn Maree.

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LANDCRUISER GXL, diesel, remote locking, CB radio, electric trailer brakes, 8 seater, driving lights, bull bar, good honest vehicle, well serviced, RWC, rego (SUJ068), $35,000.

Ph 0417 392 880.

Of Mt Beauty.

Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge, Myrtleford on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Aged 100 years.

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ISA Brown Pullets,

Standish Street Surgery Myrtleford We currently have a Permanent Part Time Position for 1 day per week, plus rotational Saturday mornings, to join our very busy Team.

The successful candidate would need to have experience in Customer Service with Administration skills, and excellent communication and time management skills. Medical Reception experience would be an advantage but not essential, as training is provided.

Applications can be forwarded to The Practice Manager, Standish Street Surgery, 105-107 Standish Street, Myrtleford or emailed to: kerri.bray@standishstreetsurgery.com.au Applications will close Friday 5th August 2022.

For further information and a Position Description, please contact Kerri Bray on (03) 5751 9900.

DEATH NOTICES

CARAVANS & CAMPERS

PUBLIC NOTICES

Senior Citizen Centre Cobden Street, Bright Monday, August 1, 2022 at 1.30pm

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Forever in our hearts.

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SPORT

Alpine golfers swing into form

Junior football WITH only two more weeks of junior football before the finals begins, both Myrtleford and Bright players are turning in solid performances for their teams.

AS the weatehr heats up and the days get longer, more and more people are flocking to the Bright Golf Club to play a few rounds on the lush course.

Veterans, Monday, July 18, Stableford Winner: Graham Barrow (23) 36 points.

NTPs - third: Ray Ousley, 11th: Graham Barrow.

Ladies, Wednesday, July 20, Stroke Winner: Heather Thompson (27) 74 NET. NTPs - third: Carol Burgess, sixth: Allison Gilbert, 11th: Tina Cook, 16th: Heather Thompson.

Men, Thursday, July 21, Stableford A grade winner: Steve Riley (17) 34 points c/b.

B grade winner: Graham Barrow (26) 41 points.

NTPs - third: John O’Shea, 16th: Colin Richardson.

Men, Saturday, July 23, Stableford A grade winner: Gavan Hunt (11) 38 points.

B grade winner: Graham Badrock (18) 38 points.

C grade winner: William Kelty (21) 40 points.

NTPs - third: Craig Henwood, 11th: Craig Henwood, 16th: Mick Dunne.

Ladies, Saturday, July 23, Stableford Winner: Tina Cook (13) 36 points.

NTPs - sixth: Carol Burgess, 11th: Carol Burgess.

ROUND 16 - UNDER 12

Bright ............... 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 (4) College .............1.2, 4.3, 7.3, 7.5 (47) GOALS, College: C. O’Brien 2, W. Pickett 2, R. Monk 1, L. O’Brien 1, L. Sims 1. BEST, Bright: N. White, H. Bruneau, B. Buckland, H. West, D. Andersen, N. Kelly. College: L. Sims, Z. Peebles, C. O’Brien, D. Ciccone, T. Llewellyn, J. Duffy.

Myrtleford Black .1.0, 1.1, 3.2, 5.5 (35) Centrals ..............4.0, 5.2, 6.5, 8.6 (54) GOALS, Myrtleford Black: T. McPherson 2, S. Barnik 1, C. Borsi 1, H. Muraca 1. Centrals: A. Knobel 4, C. Grimshaw 2, L. Ring 1, T. Yeoman 1. BEST, Myrtleford Black: T. McPherson, J. Jennings, S. Lupo, O. Hunkin, L. McKeone, O. Black.

Centrals: A. Knobel, B. Johns, N. Paul, L. Ring, N. Jones, I. Boulton.

Tigers v Myrtleford Red results not available.

UNDER 14

Bright ..............0.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 (12) College ...........1.4, 2.5, 3.9, 4.11 (35) GOALS, Bright: T. Brierty 1. College: L. Smith 2, F. Burgan 1, T. Fieldew 1. BEST, Bright: J. Thomson, D. Hika, B. Brady, A. Grasser, F. Stephens, S. Murdzevski. College: H. McKenzie, J. Ivone, F. Burgan, L. Bigham-Wallis, J. McGennisken, N. Monk.

TACTICS: Myrtleford’s under 17 squad discusses their plan of attack in their massive 158 point win over Tigers. The Saints sit undefeated at the top of the ladder.

UNDER 17

Tigers.............1.4, 4.5, 6.7, 10.8 (68) Myrtleford ........1.4, 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 (10)

Tigers...............0.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 (18) Myrtleford .... 8.5, 14.7, 19.9, 27.14 (176)

GOALS, Tigers: M. Correll 5, L. Webb 3, D. Hooper 1, N. Tilbrook 1. Myrtleford: B. Robb 1. BEST, Tigers: M. Correll, W. Simpson, M. Benton, S. Morey, L. Webb, L. Curro. Myrtleford: O. Benson, J. Notarianni, L. McManus, J. Bruneau, L. Masin, A. Morgan.

GOALS, Tigers: H. Correll 1, J. Correll 1. Myrtleford: H. Stripeikis 8, T. Morgan 3, L. Stripeikis 3, S. Crisp 2, F. Jones 2, C. Piazza 2, T. Thomason 2, J. Walton 2, T. Cooper 1, T. Miller 1, M. Vescio 1. BEST, Tigers: S. Allan, H. Correll, D. Winter, H. Dodgshun, B. Hogan, H. James Carroll. Myrtleford: T. Thomason, H. Stripeikis, L. Stripeikis, J. Browne, T. Heywood, R. Skahill.

Sun and smiles for Myrtleford golfers Raffle Winner: Jonathan Mercuri.

Thursday, July 21 BASTONI PIZZERIA STROKE COMPOSITE AMCR 73 AWCR 76 A Grade Winner, Men’s: Bill O’Donahue, 24, 97/73.

A Grade Runner up, Men’s: Peter Vasey, 29, 104/75.

A Grade Winner, Ladies: Jan Harper, 37, 110/73 c/b.

A Grade Runner Up, Ladies: Kerry Newton, 27, 100/73 c/b.

9 Holes Winner, Ladies: Kerry Chapman, 53, 10 Pts c/b.

9 Holes Runner Up, Ladies: Faye McLees, 31, 10Pts c/b.

Ball Winners: Kerry Newton, Jan Roseby, Peter Vasey,

Craig Shewell, Judy Bynon, David Clark, Faye McLees.

NTPs - first: Kerry Newton, fifth: David Clark, 10th: Sandra Piazza, Doug McConville.

Putting Competition, Ladies: Kylli Vasey 28 c/b. Men’s: Andrew Roseby 28 c/b.

Tuesday, July 19 BASTONI PIZZERIA STABLEFORD AMCR 76 A Grade Winner: Marnie Broz (24) 34 pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Sandra Piazza (22) 33 pts.

Ball Winners: Sandra Piazza, Faye McLees.

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The eventual winner was Tony Campen with 35 points followed by Macca Deans (33), Peter Dilley and Victor Selway with their 31 points each.

NTPs went to Allan Retallick on the seventh, along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office, ninth went to Peter Dilley, 17th went to the club and the 18th to Stephen Short, who kindly donated the ‘hole money’ to our building fund for new clubhouse/ community facilities.

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A Grade Runner Up: Jonathan Mercuri (13) 35 pts c/b.

Ball Winners: J Mercuri 35, D Rowe 35 J Martin 35, D Clark 33.

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ONE TOUCH: Savoys will head into the bye in good form after an impressive 1-1 draw with second placed Cobram.

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MOVE IT UP: Vincenzo Paglia brings the ball up along the wing.

Late goal secures Savoy draw against Cobram A LATE equaliser secured a well fought out draw for the Myrtleford Savoy’s senior men’s side over second placed Cobram on Sunday.

After a scoreless first half, Savoy looked the better side coming out of the break, but Cobram were the first to score to take a 1-0 lead.

The Savoys persisted though before finally equalising in the 85th minute.

Coach Rob Caponecchia said while he was pleased to come out with the draw, he felt his side were the better of the two down the stretch and were unlucky not to come away with the win.

“After half time I felt like we started to get a little bit of an ascendancy,” he said.

“We started getting on the ball a bit more, our midfielders started getting on the ball, a few

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little positional changes made us better in certain areas of the park.

“The game was in our control but they scored the opening goal.

“To the boys credit we fought back and once we got the draw, we were really on top and we felt we should’ve won, but we just couldn’t get over the line.”

The draw saw Savoy maintain their position in fourth on the ladder as they head into the bye this weekend.

Caponecchia said it will be a well earned rest for the players who have been in good form over recent weeks.

“We’ve had a pretty good time

over the last six or seven weeks,” he said.

“We’re still going to be training this week but I think we’ll just have a bit of a light training session and have a bit of fun to just relax the boys a little bit.”

Caponecchia said with their finals spot now all but sealed, all focus will now turn to preparing his side to go into finals with as much momentum as possible.

“We’re either going to end up fourth or fifth, most likely fourth,” he said.

“All we’re leading into now with the last three or four games left is just looking forward to the finals with a team that is going to be consistently on the park.

“Regardless of who we play after the bye, we’re just looking forward to finals and try to get the team set up in a way that we feel is going to do a bit of dam-

age in the finals when the time comes.”

The Division 1 women Savoys had their bye last weekend and they will be preparing for their match with St Pats this week.

Coming off just their second win of the season against Wangaratta City a week earlier, the Savoys will look to continue their winning momentum OTHER SAVOY TEAM RESULTS Division 1 Women: Bye. Division 2 Men: Myrtleford 0 def by Cobram 1.

Over 35’s: Bye. U17 Girls: Bye. U16 Boys: Myrtleford 1 def by Cobram 2.

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Alpine little athletics seeking new committee members

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Alpine Little Athletics Club is seeking a full suite of committee members because all previous members stood down after the last season.

“Most of us have been there for the last few years and all of our kids have moved on to other things,” previous club president Poly Kay said.

According to Ms Kay,

the kids at the club are fantastic to work with.

“I’ve really enjoyed the last few years of running the Alpine Little Athletics Club,” she said.

Ms Kay said the club would need a minimum of six committee members to keep the club going.

“If we don’t have a committee then the club can’t run, and the closest little athletics club, apart from alpine, is in Mount Beauty,

which is up and running again, or there’s one in Wangaratta,” she said.

The club runs through the warmer months of the year, giving kids the chance to do track running, hurdles, javelin, shot put, discus, high jump, long jump and triple jump.

“We offer pretty much all the disciplines and all the equipment’s already there - ready for a new

committee,” said Ms Kay. She said that while the club is based at Pioneer Park in Bright, it could move to Myrtleford.

“It could be a positive thing for the club to be in Myrtleford because the catchment might be much bigger,” she said.

To join the club or committee contact Poly Kay on 0407 765 952, or contact the Alpine Little Athletics Centre on Facebook.

HAVING FUN: The kids at the Alpine Little Athletics Club are fantastic to work with, according to former club president Poly Kay.

Ben’s off to Birmingham M l f d’ steeplechase Myrtleford’s l h star prepares for Commonwealth Games p p IT’S been a busy few months for Myrtleford product prod pr odu u Ben Buckingham, will make his who wh ow Commonwealth Games Com Co m debut de eb representing Australia in the A 33000m Steeplechase at Birmingham on a August 6.

A After making his Olympic debut in the O Ol lym ym ym green gree gr ree een n and gold at Tokyo ba back ack k in August last year, where wh her he finished his pet event with his then personal best time of 8:20.95, Buckingham has been hard at it, competing in races across the world and training hard, but it hasn’t all been smooth running.

Speaking from the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA, where he came ninth in his heat with a time of 8:29.15, Buckingham said the past months were a real challenge.

“I actually got injured straight out of quarantine way back in September, and I started to get reasonably fit and then I had a femur stress reaction which knocked me out for

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another couple of months,” he said.

“It was a season of chasing fitness, which I managed to turn it around

by June 14 when I ran the World Championships and Commonwealth Games qualifier (at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland) for a second time, and I got picked for both teams off that run.

“I ran a PB there, 8:19.79, so that was a really good day.

“We did a month training in St Maurice in the lead up to that, which really helped, then we did a couple of weeks in San Diego training, then we came over to World Champs this year.”

While Buckingham didn’t make it past his heat in Oregon, he said the race definitely held some positives ahead of his first Commonwealth Games tilt.

“We were really happy with how I raced and the moves I made, the way I attacked it and the like,” he said.

“The frustration was I got to about 600m to go and I didn’t have a gear to cover the last move, which decided who made the final, and it was a gear I did

have in Tokyo - I think I was 27th overall when I think I was 22nd in Tokyo.

“It was an eight out of 10, I was happy with the race but I was a little frustrated.

“The good news is I’ve got the Commonwealth Games in less than three weeks so I get a chance to go again and have another real good crack with the same fitness which is really rare - usually you have to wait 12 months to go again, so that will help me refocus.”

Buckingham will race for the gold in the final of the 3000m Steeplechase - no heats - on Saturday, August 6, and said it could be anybody’s race.

“It depends on two factors - it depends on how good the Kenyans are who come, because they are well and truly a level above the other nations in the Commonwealth, I think they came one, two, three last time,” he said.

“I think for that fourth or fifth spot, I think there’s half a dozen of us that will be fighting for it.

“I’m really excited for it, it’s a straight final, a chance to race against three of the best in the world, three Kenyans.

“Hopefully we go at a pretty quick tempo and get a chance to run fast and chase the Aussie record, and if it’s slow, we all have a chance to beat them, so I’m excited either way.”

READY FOR THE GAMES: Myrtleford product Ben Buckingham, pictured competing at the World Athletics Championships last week, is keen for a strong Commonwealth Games performance.

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 THE TEAM OF 1962: Reunited winners of the 1962 Tallangatta and District Football premiership team (bottom, from left) Ron Bohun, Andrew Barton, John Rooney; (top from left) Bill Mooney, Stewart Nixon, Ken Hobbs, Lindsay Bohun, Jim Arter and Allen Cornelius.

 PREMIERS: The 1962 premiership winners.  RAISE THE FLAG: The 1990 A grade netball premiers celebrate their win.

winners of the 1990 1990 WINNERS: Threeict Netball premiership Tallangatta and Distr ooks, Di Larkin and (from left) Joanne Br Fiona Fraser.

 FAMILY FUN: 1962 premiership player Ken Hobbs (right) with his son Phillip Hobbs (middle) and grandson Jack Hobbs.

 GOOD TIMES: 2001 seniors football permiership players (from left) Mick Barton, Ben Mitchell, Stephen Ozolins and 2001 seniors coach Rod Barton.

 WINNERS: The 2001 senior football Dederang-Mount Beauty senior football team.

Three generations of victory MEMBERS of four premiership winning sides reunited at the DederangMount Beauty Football and Netball Club last Saturday to reminisce and enjoy each other’s company.

Around 50 people filled the pavilion as a speaker from each winning team the 1962 senior footballers, the 1990 A grade netballers and the 2001 seniors and thirds football teams - took to the podium to remember their teams.

The football team members were presented with

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commemorative stubby holders in the team colours at the time of their premiership win, while the 1990 netball winners were given commemorative champagne flutes.

According to vice-captain Allan Cornelius, the 1962 Dederang senior footballers weren’t expected to take

the cup when they finished fourth in the regular season - he said betting odds would have placed them at a 100-toone chance to win the premiership.

Even after beating Mittagong and Lavington in the preliminary finals, Dederang remained the underdogs.

In the first final Dederang held the previously-undefeated Bogong to a 37 point draw, meaning the match was to be replayed the following week.

While Bogong remained the favourites in the next

match, hot weather gave the younger side an edge, helping Dederang take the victory by 15 points and stop Bogong’s attacks.

Di Larkin, centre-position netballer for the 1990 premiership winning team, spoke next and recalled how she had undergone dental surgery in the week of the finals win, but was compelled to play as the team was short on numbers.

“I could barely talk or call out because I still had a lot of swelling and stitches,” she said.

According to Ms Larkin, in the last quarter they were matched with opposing team Holbrook goal for goal, but held out one goal ahead in the dying seconds due to their strong defence.

The 2001 seniors football coach Rod Barton said his team was a good crop of local talent - but that didn’t make it easy to win.

“As a coach, you are going to spend 99 per cent of your time on a few individuals and one per cent of the time on the rest of the team,” he said.

“I had guys that you point

in the right direction and that’s all you need to do.

“Then you had guys that you need to rub on the belly, tickle them under the chin, spend more time with them on the phone than with your wife.

“A true art for me was trying to gel all those individuals into a side.”

After the speeches attendees enjoyed lunch at the pavilion, with many staying to watch the Dederang-Mount Beauty senior football side defeat Tallangatta 17.11 (113) to 10.7 (67).

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Wang Rovers 30 def by Myrtleford 41 BEST: WANG ROVERS: Kelsie Wilson 3, Mikaela Trethowan 2, Briony Simpson 1.

MYRTLEFORD: Tina Way 3, Sophie Cappellari 2, Amber Quirk 1.

GOALS: WANG ROVERS: Sarah Riches 19, Samantha Kreltszheim 9, Courtney Hillier 1, Rebecca Kreltszheim 1 . MYRTLEFORD: Rebecca Piazza 22, Sally Botter 19.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 YARRAWONGA V COROWA-RUTHERGLEN RAIDERS V ALBURY SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 WANG ROVERS V WODONGA MYRTLEFORD V WANGARATTA LAVINGTON V NORTH ALBURY

Albury 37 def by Wangaratta 52; Corowa Rutherglen 44 def by Lavington 53; North Albury 45 def Wodonga Raiders 41; Wodonga 41 def by Yarrawonga 69 B GRADE: Albury 43 def Wangaratta 36; Wangaratta Rovers 47 def by Myrtleford 66; Wodonga 44 def Yarrawonga 43; Corowa Rutherglgne 44 def by Lavington 56.

C GRADE: Corowa Rutherglen 29 def by Lavington 42; North Albury 55 def Waodonga Raiders 45; Wangaratta Rovers 42 def Myrtleford 32; Wodonga 30 def by Yarrawonga 54; Albury 43 def Wangaratta 42. 17 & UNDER: Corowa Rutherglen 48 def Lavington 24; North Albury 41 def by Wodonga Raiders 62; Wangaratta Rovers 48 def Myrtleford 36; Wodonga 57 def Yarrawonga 38 Albury 35 def by Wangaratta 50.

THIRDS RESULTS Wangaratta Rovers 5.8.38 def Myrtleford 5.3.33 BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Sam Nolan, Samuel Maher, Charlie Naish, Samuel Rourke, Noah Harding, Zak Sartore. MYRTLEFORD: Tom Crisp, Charlie Garoni, Liam Eaton, Tom Sparks, Austen Hargreaves, Toby Cossor. GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Charlie Naish 1; Sam Nolan 1; Zak Sartore 1; Judd Schubert 1; Harry Nolan 1.

MYRTLEFORD: Brody Bouker 2; Zach Allan 1; Joseph Crawley 1; Damon Harrington 1.

Albury 10.12.72 def Wangaratta 7.5.47; North Albury 1.4.10 def by Wodonga Raiders 24.16.160; Wodonga 2.4.16 def by Yarrawonga 17.15.117; Corowa-R’Glen 5.9.39 def by Lavington 10.5.65.

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2.5 5.6 1.1 3.7

8.8 6.8

9.8.62 9.9.63

GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Carter Norman 3; Jack Penny 2; Sam Azzi 1; Hayden Cooper 1; George Godde 1; Callum Pattinson 1. WODONGA RAIDERS: Jake Bradshaw 1; Nathan Clarke 1; Dale Cox 1; Thomas Gibbs 1; Brendan Kantilla 1; Isaac Muller 1; Cooper Smith 1; Charlie St John 1; Nelson Bowey 1. BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Sam Azzi, Julian Hayes, Carter Norman, Archer Gardiner, Fletcher Ramage, Isaac Campbell WODONGA RAIDERS: Isaac Muller, Bradley St John, Jarrod Hodgkin, Nelson Bowey, Max Glass, Cooper Daly.

WODONGA YARRAWONGA

1.0 3.3 1.6 6.7

4.4 5.5.35 8.10 11.13.79

GOALS: WODONGA: Ethan Redcliffe 2; Jacob Barber 1; Harry Jones 1; Kade Mimmo 1.

YARRAWONGA: Nicholas Fothergill 3; Mark Whiley 2; Ryan Einsporn 1; Bailey Frauenfelder 8; Michael Gibbons 1; Jack Sexton 1; Will Sexton 1; Harrison Wheeler 1. BEST: WODONGA: Harry Jones, Angus Baker, Joshua Mathey, Josh Clayton, Michael Driscoll, Alex Smout.

YARRAWONGA: Logan Morey, Nicholas Fothergill, Jack Sexton, Ryan Einsporn, Michael Gibbons, Harrison Wheeler.

WANG ROVERS MYRTLEFORD

3.0 7.2 3.1 5.7

10.7 12.11.83 8.8 14.10.94

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Jack Gerrish 2; Alexander Marklew 2; Alex McCarthy 2; Dylan Stone 2; Sam Allen 1; Jace Mcquade 1. MYRTLEFORD: Murray Waite 4; Kurt Aylett 3; Mitch Dalbosco 2; Nicholas Warnock 2; Declan Bren 1; Matthew Dussin 1; Levi Young 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Sam Martyn, Callum Crisp, Matthew Dussin, Murray Waite, Mitch Dalbosco, Levi Young. WANG ROVERS: Jack Gerrish, Tristan Lenaz, Raven Jolliffe, Cody Schutt, Jayden Bear, Jace Mcquade.

COROWA-R’GLEN LAVINGTON

1.1 4.4 5.3 7.5

5.7 10.9

7.8.50 13.9.87

GOALS: COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke 2; Jarred Lane 2; Jordan Eyers 1; Hayden Filliponi 1; Cameron Wilson 1. LAVINGTON: Aidan Cook 3; Myles Aalbers 1; Jack Driscoll 1; Shaun Driscoll 1; Lachlan Gaffney 1; Luke Garland 1; Hamish Gilmore 1; William Glanvill 1; Tom Hargreave 1; Darcy Hennessy 1; Jake O’Brien 1. BEST: COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Joe Hansen, Cameron Wilson, Damien Wilson, Jack Schilg, Jordan Eyers, Jarred Lane LAVINGTON: Clayton Marsh, Jack Driscoll, Luke Garland, Shaun Driscoll, William Glanvill, Sam Hopper.

ALBURY WANGARATTA

3.1 4.3 5.2 6.6

5.9 9.11.65 7.10 14.16.100

GOALS: ALBURY: Jacob Conlan 4; Lachlan Taylor-Nugent 2; Riley Bice 1; Brydan Hodgson 1; Brayden McMenamin 1. WANGARATTA: Patrick Warner 4; Callum Moore 3; Michael Newton 3; Matthew Kelly 1; Liam Mcveigh 1; Bradley Melville 1; Luke Saunders 1. BEST: WANGARATTA: Jamie Anderson, Bradley Melville, Luke Saunders, Abraham Ankers, Patrick Warner.

RESERVES RESULTS Wang Rovers ..........16.16.112 Myrtleford ..................2.4.16 GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Joel Smith, Mackenzie Bristow, Ky Williamson, Mitch Booth, Cameron Nottle, Cameron Chamberlain. MYRTLEFORD: William McKerral, Corey Southern, Degan Dolny, Jordan Eaton, Mitchell Botter, Riley O’Shea.

Wodonga .................. 7.11.53 Yarrawonga ............ 10.11.71 GOALS: WODONGA: Zac Nugent, Harry Kitching, Jett Cassidy, Dylan Bramble, Ethan Ritchie, Casey Marr.

YARRAWONGA: Xavier Leslie, Zechariah Cuppens, David O’Dwyer, Cory Pearn, Sam Hemphill, Tyler Lovell.

North Albury.............. 5.7.37 Wod Raiders ......... 17.10.112 GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Luke Boothey 2; Tom Godde.

2. WODONGA RAIDERS: Ben Hernan 4; Noah Smith 2; Ryan Coonan 2; Kaiden Withers 2; Lindoln Reed 2; Jarrod Daly 1; Beau Packer 1; Logan Smith 1; Daniel Ladgrove 1; Bayden Mom 1.

Corowa-R’glen ........... 8.6.54 Lavington .................. 7.9.51 GOALS: COROWARUTHERGLEN: Kade Kuschert 2; Deaken Clancy 2; George Sandral 1; Justin Lewis 1; Mak Lavis 1; Max Sutch-Taylor 1.

LAVINGTON: Kade Garland 4; Reece Brennan 1; Nicholas Sheridan 1; Darcy Smith 1.

Albury .................. 16.15.111 Wangaratta................ 3.1.19 GOALS: ALBURY: Zach Sears 6; James Blomeley 2; William Blomeley 2; Jacob Brunner 1; Harry Cameron 1; William Haberecht 1; Darcy Harrington 1; Campbell O’Brien 1; Jamison Scott 1. WANGARATTA: Lachlan Canning 1; Joshua Smart 1; Noah Trimble 1.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

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SCOREBOARD

TEAM 1 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 2 BRIGHT 3 BONNIE DOON 4 MILAWA 5 GOORAMBAT 6 GRETA

P 15 15 15 15 15 15

W 14 11 11 10 9 9

L 1 4 4 4 4 5

D 0 0 0 1 1 1

B 2 2 2 2 2 2

% 331.86 179.54 170.98 112.69 125.70 120.69

PTS 56 44 44 42 40 38

7 8 9 10 11

16 16 16 15 15

6 4 3 2 2

8 12 13 13 13

1 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 2 2

88.54 65.71 54.64 61.86 33.87

28 16 12 8 8

TARRAWINGEE NORTH WANGARATTA KING VALLEY WHOROULY MOYHU

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

NETBALL SCORES

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A GRADE: Bonnie Doon 47 def by Tarrawingee 56; North Wangaratta 44 def Moyhu 42; Milawa 42 def by Benalla All Blacks 48; Goorambat 45 def Whorouly 39 Greta 63 def King Valley 4; B GRADE: Bonnie Doon 61 def Tarrawingee 38; North Wangaratta 61 def Moyhu 42; Greta 65 def King Valley 10; Goorambat 47 def Whorouly 34; Milawa v Benalla All Blacks result unavailable.

B RESERVE: Bonnie Doon 53 def Tarrawingee 36; North Wangaratta 62 def Moyhu 13; Greta 47 def King Valley 18; Goorambat 19 def by Whorouly 56; Milawa v Benalla All Blacks result unavailable.

C GRADE: Bonnie Doon 50 def Tarrawingee 22; North Wangaratta 35 def by Moyhu 36; Greta 30 def by King Valley 35; Milawa v Benalla All Blacks result unavailable.

U15s: Bonnie Doon 34 def Tarrawingee 32; North Wangangaratta 45 def Moyhu 3; Greta 40 def King Valley 4; Goorambat 21 def by Whorouly 33; Milawa v Benalla All Blacks result unavailable.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS BRIGHT MOYHU VS GOORAMBAT

BONNIE DOON TARRAWINGEE

1.6 9.9 13.17 22.20.152 0.2 1.7 5.9 5.10.40

GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Joel Sanford 7; Sean Campitelli 3; Jayjay Curtin 2; Morgan Evans 2; Ben Hedin 2; James Law 2; Al Bennett 1; James Fox 1; Will Goonan 1; Guy Murray 1. TARRAWINGEE: Max Webster 3; Hugh Amery 1; Scott Thompson 1. BEST: BONNIE DOON: Joel Sanford, Connor Heaslip, Morgan Evans, James Law, Jayjay Curtin, Guy Murray TARRAWINGEE: Hugh Amery, Ryley Benton, Private player, Brandon Igri, Daniel Witham, Patrick Byrne.

NTH WANGARATTA MOYHU

2.4 6.7 10.10 12.15.87 2.0 3.3 5.3 6.7.43

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Kevin Clarke 5; Rhys Delahunty 3; Jack Brown 2; Matthew Smith 1; Blake Marlborough 1. MOYHU: Charlie West 2; Thomas Gorman 1; Daniel Maples 1; Nick Stewart 1; Matthew Thrum 1. BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: Samuel Shanley, Matthew Smith, Baxter Lane-Gee, Kevin Clarke, Joshua Ismale, Rhys Delahunty. MOYHU: Charlie West, Daniel Maples, David McDonald, Xavier Wales, Nick Stewart, Harrison McCarthy.

GRETA KING VALLEY

6.1 10.7 2.2 3.3

14.8 17.13.115 3.6 4.6.30

GOALS: GRETA: Daniel Cassidy 5; Tyler Arrowsmith 2; Ned Rohrt 2; Luke Vogels 2; Joshua Bell 1; Luke Minogue 1; Brenton Newbold 1; Cameron Newbold 1; Nicholas Pell 1; Tom Webster 1. KING VALLEY: Jack Davies 3; William Davies 1. BEST: GRETA: Tom Baker, Nicholas Pell, Thomas Rosser, Brenton Newbold, Joshua Bell, Bradley Whinray. KING VALLEY: Connor Shanley, Ryan Wait, Jack Davies, Beau Wheeler, Tim Roman, Jacob Finger.

GOORAMBAT WHOROULY

2.3 3.4 1.2 4.8

4.6 8.9

7.7.49 9.15.69

BONNIE DOON VS GRETA

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Aaron Blackburn 3; Dylan Beavis 2; Toby Feehan 1; Blake Uebergang 1.

WHOROULY: Glenn White 4; Lachlan Moore 2; William Allen 1; Luke Zanin 1; Simon Chalmers 1.

BEST: GOORAMBAT: Benjamin Reaburn, Campbell Mccoy, Jamie Dunne, Blake Uebergang, Ryan Burns, Curtis Anker. WHOROULY: Xavier Cannizzaro, William Allen, Hamish McLeod, Glenn White, Andrew Newton, Darcy O’Shannessy.

MILAWA VS NORTH WANGARATTA

MILAWA 0.2 2.3 5.3 7.5.47 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 6.6 11.11 15.12 22.14.146

KING VALLEY VS WHOROULY

GOALS: MILAWA: Josh Owen 2; Steven Williamson 2; Lachlan Sykes 1; Luke Toohey 1; Michael Batey 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford 6; Chris O’Connor 4; Lachlan Thompson 4; Alistair Jacka 3; Jackson Hourigan 2; Kyle Collisson 1; Brady Hayes 1; Riley Moran 1. BEST: MILAWA: Todd Bird, Ben Clarke, Simon Pane, cheyne gilmore, Josh Owen, Kristopher Allan BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Riley Moran, Cody Crawford, Brady Hayes, Jackson Hourigan, Kyle Collisson, Harry Ellis.

TARRAWINGEE- BYE

RESERVES RESULTS Bonnie Doon .............12.9.81 Tarrawingee .............. 4.8.32 GOALS: BONNIE DOON: William Wiggett 2; Luke Berriman 2; William Smith 2; Samuel Bennett 1; Daniel Anderson 1; Patrick Revell 1.

TARRAWINGEE: Chris Penney 1; Bernard Phillips 1.

North Wangaratta ...17.4.106 Moyhu....................... 9.9.63 GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Matthew Fischer 4; Hayden Gray 3; Corey Dagoli 2; Brian Boman 1; John Paola 1; Daniel Knihinizkij 1; Darryn White 1; Rhory Day 1; Dylan Fischer 1; Jackson Semmens 1; Max Buckley 1. MOYHU: Michael Walker 4; Andrew Balfour 1; Liam Cook 1; Dylan Corcoran 1; Connor Cryer 1; Aaron Thrum 1.

Milawa .......................6.5.41 Benalla All Blacks .... 11.11.77 GOALS: MILAWA: Thomas Brown 1; Zachary Wallace 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Joshua Hyland 3; Dylan Sinclair 3; Liam Sinclair 2; Mitchell Hyland 1; Harry Parsons 1; Lachlan Sinclair 1.

Greta .................................

King Valley .........................

GOALS: GRETA: Tom Webster 4; Osbert Ramage 3; Jason Humphries 2; Mitchell Wheelens 2; Matt Gathercole 1; Charlie Lugg 1; Liam White 1; Trent Whitecross 1. KING VALLEY: David Allen 1; Zachary Blackshaw 1; Jarrod Branson 1; Tomas Newton 1; Jonathan Rea 1; David Traficante 1.

Goorambat ...............9.10.64 Whorouly .................. 7.4.46 GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Dylan Bell 2; Simon Briggs 2; Matthew Priest 1; Corey Fallon 1; Jack Williams 1; Dylan Brain 1; Richard Siggers 1. WHOROULY: Gene Marek 2; Hayden Clark 1; Matthew Harris 1; Lance Warr 1; Darcy Southern 1.

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Hear me roar Wh Whorouly l outclass t l fifth fifth placed l d Goorambat G b t to snare their second win of the season

By NATHAN DE VRIES

FIRST USE: Ed Bramach wins the tap, with Andy Newton ready to help out.

CAPTAIN’S MATCH: Whorouly skipper Glenn White was damaging up forward, slotting four majors in the Lions’ 20-point win over the Bats.

PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

NIMBLE: Jake Riley weaves his way through traffic.

WHOROULY pulled out one of the performances of the year on Saturday at the Goorambat Recreation Reserve, shocking the finalsbound Bats with a 20-point victory, 9.15 (69) to 7.7 (49).

After a slow first quarter, the Lions took the game on through the second term, with repeated forward 50 entries building to a 10-point margin by the half-time break.

The third quarter showed spectators Whorouly can match it with the best in the competition, with a fourgoal term, setting the stage for a dominant second half, with the Lions coming home with the points for just the second time this season.

Stand-in coach Gene Marek said the win went a long way in proving to the developing list they have what it takes to put wins on the board.

“The boys just stuck with the game plan that we set at the start of the day, we just followed that and the game panned out the way we wanted it to,” he said.

“That specific plan that we came up with in training was centred around the stoppag-

es and the clearances, and it played out how we wanted to and the result took care of itself.

“Now the boys know they can do it, they can do it if they put their mind to it and all play on the same page.

“All I did differently through the week was analyse the opposition further, looking at their results and watching a few of the games that were available on YouTube and see where they most damaged teams.

“We worked out it was through the middle of the ground, that was their main engine room - we were able to shut that down and get on top that way.”

Captain Glenn White led his team on the scoreboard with a four-goal haul, supported by Lachy Moore’s pair of majors, while Xavier Cannizzaro and Will Allen were everywhere for the Lions.

“Everyone was playing their role which was a credit to them,” Marek said.

“Those boys played well, but the stand out for me was a different role for Cameron Wood, coming from full back playing a defensive centre half forward role.

“He shut their run off half back down with his ag-

gressive tackling and also got plenty of it on the receiving end, also - I think he might’ve taken 10 or 12 marks for the day as well and gone inside 50 multiple times for our forwards.

“It was something different for Cam, and he was sensational.”

With their second win for the season in the books, Marek said Whorouly would aim to finish the season on a high, with some winnable matches lined up for the next two weeks against King Valley and Moyhu.

“I spoke to ‘Doopy’ (coach Riley Calvene) on Saturday night, all the excitement’s around next week now, and the boys believe that they can win,” he said.

“So going forth, if they can rustle up one or two more before the end of the season, then going forward into next year there’ll be a bit more excitement around, and looking at potential recruits as well.

“Four or five wins are better than one or two, but talking to a few of the boys on Saturday night, couldn’t get the smile off their face, that’s the real difference.

“It was a long time coming, wasn’t it?”

Loss puts pressure on Lions for finals

By NATHAN DE VRIES SATURDAY’S 39-47 loss to Goorambat makes qualifying for finals that much more difficult for Whorouly’s A grade netballers.

Whorouly currently sits just out of making the cut, trailing sixth-placed Bonnie Doon by a matter of just 5.51 per cent.

The Lions showed moments of brilliance throughout their match against the Bats, particularly in the final quarter, but minor technical and skill errors cost them.

Whorouly trailed for the

majority of the game, but strong defensive pressure kept the result from ballooning out too much.

Co-coach Ebony Allen said the result came as a bit of a blow as the race for finals begins to heat up.

“It was a very disappointing loss, unfortunately - we really needed to have a win this week to try and secure our spot in finals,” she said.

“We had an injury early on in the game which sort of rattled the team a bit, JaneMaree (Fitzpatrick) went down with a knee injury.

“It rattled us a little bit but

we were able to settle into the game and work our way back.

“We had a really good last quarter, but unfortunately not good enough on the day.

“Sally (Wood), myself and Grace (Way) combined really well in that mid-court and defensive end, and it was the same with Goorambat, they have a really strong defensive unit - unfortunately they just made the most of their intercepts whereas we couldn’t.”

The Lions head off to Whitfield this weekend, eager to take a win over the

success-starved woodenspooner Roos.

“The next couple of games are definitely winnable games for us, we’re just going to work really hard and make sure we can secure those wins and make them good wins if we are leading so it boosts our percentage and we can scrape into finals,” Allen said.

“We were just making little errors that we can’t really afford to make at this time of the year, especially leading into the finals series, basic skill errors and things like that.

“We’ll definitely work hard on those at training this week and hopefully get a few wins for the rest of the season.

“We’re not going into the game expecting a win - obviously it’s going to be hard, the whole competition is really hard this week, you just don’t know how it’s going to pan out but we’ve definitely got a lot of confidence going into it.”

The B grade Lions were dealt a 34-47 loss by the Bats, while the B Reserve and under 15 squads recorded solid wins.

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BIGGEST TEST: Bright’s match agaisnt senior ladder leaders Benalla this weekend is set to be a grand final preview.

PHOTO: Charlotte Kilner

Mountain Men rested and ready for ladder leaders ■

From back page “They like to use the ball by foot a lot so the way we play on the defensive side of our game will change a little bit to try and choke them up on that end.”

Harrison said the group have met and talked about their prospects for the tightly contested top two spot, which could come down to the wire with only three weeks to go.

But their approach will be simple.

“We have three games left, we win the three games, we finish second,” he said.

“We’ll take where we end up no matter what.

“But it would be great to finish in that top two position.”

Meanwhile, the Bright A grade netballers, who will not be playing finals this year, have put their full emphasis on enjoying the moment.

Coach Bridget FlintChapman said the girls aren’t looking too far in the future and are only focusing on what they can control on the court.

“We are immersing ourselves in the game and not really stressing on winning or losing, but enjoying the moment,” she said.

“We’re not worried about maximising the final stretch, it won’t change our outcome but may take away from the enjoyment of playing netball.”

Flint-Chapman said the return of key players from COVID-19 and the extra weeks rest will have the girls primed to go one better than their draw with Benalla earlier in the season.

Round 17 Saturday, July 30 Benalla All Blacks vs Bright Moyhu vs Goorambat Bonnie Doon vs Greta Milawa vs North Wangaratta King Valley vs Whorouly Tarrawingee- Bye

WINNING WAYS: Myrtleford’s A graders took the points over Wangaratta Rovers by 11 goals on Saturday.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

Saints snare 11 goal win over Rovers MYRTLEFORD’S A grade netballers made another push for finals in the dying rounds of the season, as they held off a determined Wangaratta Rovers squad to take the points with a 41-30 win on Saturday.

The two sides were neck and neck for the first two terms, with neither side gaining the upper hand with the scoreline 19-17 Myrtleford’s way.

Saints’ coach Tina Way said both sides’ defenders were at the top of their games.

“It was a tight first half against Rovers, we were goal for goal and as the game continued on we were able to stretch the lead out and win

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by 11,” she said.

“It was a very defensive game, the defenders for Rovers and the defenders for Myrtleford were turning the ball a lot.

“It kept going end to end due to either turnovers before it hit the circle or missed shots then rebounds from the opposition.

“It kept firing back up and it was a repeat pattern there for a while.”

The Saints pressed their lead

through the third term with a 10-5 goal quarter, and sealed the victory with a strong final quarter.

“There was an injury to one of their players, but I would like to think we had grappled control of the game (after half-time),” Way said.

“I gave some direct instruction in regard to hitting the circle edge in the attack line, getting the ball nicely in to Sally (Botter) and Rebecca (Piazza) so that they had the time and they weren’t fatigued to take the shot.

“Sophie Cappellari - wing defence is a very difficult position to play, and she turned six or seven balls on

her own and that’s no easy feat in netball, she had a really good game on the weekend.

“Amber Quirk took over 14 rebounds, she was able to really support us down in the defence end to send the ball back up in the attack line.”

The Saints sit two wins off the pace in eight on the ladder with four games left to play.

Myrtleford’s B grade side continued their powerhouse year with a 66-47 win, celebrating Jaclyn McAlpine’s 300th club game in style.

Myrtleford will take this weekend away from the courts before hosting Wangaratta on August 6.

Tenacious Saints overcome Rovers ■

PACE: Sam Martyn chases down a loose ball, outrunning Rovers’ Todd Bryant.

From back page “Ben Paul has undergone a really extensive four-hour surgery on his leg - his is a really nasty injury, we’re certainly hoping he has a really good recovery because it’s a pretty nasty one with his tibia and fibula both broken, he had to have plates and pins put in.

“We were certainly already feeling a bit up against it during the week with a number of injuries happening to the footy club, so it can be in the back of the boys’ minds, but with those two boys going down they were aware of how important this win was and needed to step up and take more load on, and they did.”

Murray Waite kicked four goals in a best on ground performance, with Matt Dussin, Sam Martyn and Callum Crisp all performing well.

The Saints will take this weekend off in the split round 15, with their match against Wangaratta set to be a season-defining one when Myrtleford host the Magpies on August 6.

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Mountain Men rested and ready for ladder leaders

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By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN BRIGHT’S senior football side will be welcoming a number of key players back from injury, as they hope to dethrone the ladder leading Benalla All Blacks this Saturday.

After having the bye over the weekend, the Mountain Men have used the week off to rest sore bodies and ensure they are fully prepared for a tilt towards finals.

Dropping two of their last three games, coach Paul Harrison said the bye worked to his side’s advantage.

“It’s come at a good time for us,” he said.

“We’ve had a building injury list including a couple of our key players so we’ll probably get about four or five blokes back this weekend which will be nice.

“A couple of guys were a bit touch and go so they missed that Milawa game to give them that extra two weeks break, so they can come back this week and they’re 100 per cent ready to go.”

Nick Lebish, James O’Shea, Clay CambridgeDillon and Sam Buckley will all be welcome additions to the senior side this weekend, while the Mountain Men expect senior regulars Myles Jamieson and Max Stevens to return the following week.

Harrison said if the Mountain Men have any chance of causing an upset this weekend, it all starts in the middle.

“The midfield battle will be huge against Benalla this weekend,” he said.

“They’ve got such a strong forward line so we’ve just got to restrict the flow into their forward line and winning clearances and winning stoppages around the ground is key to that.

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BACK TO FORM: Myrtleford overcame several challenges to jump Rovers on the ladder following their tenacious 11 point win.

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Tenacious Saints overcome Rovers

A DEPLETED list, game-day injuries and a strong opponent all threatened to derail Myrtleford’s finals aspirations on Saturday, but the Saints’ senior footballers prevailed with a 14.10 (94) to 12.11 (83) win over Wangaratta Rovers at WJ Findlay Oval.

With multiple gun players missing from their best 22 due to injuries, Myrtleford displayed courage against the Rovers, battling out a match where the margin never blew out too much for either side.

The Saints had their noses in front by a point at the first break, but the Hawks pushed back, leading by just a goal heading into the final quarter.

A titanic five goals to two fourth term for the visitors gave the spectators something to sing about, with the win propelling Myrtleford

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over their opponent into fourth on the O&M ladder with just four rounds of action before finals.

Saints’ co-coach Dawson Simpson said the performance from his side in tough circumstances was something to be proud of.

“It was probably our best win for the year,” he said.

“We’re really proud of the group and how they attacked it and our ability to shut down Rovers on defence.

“We used the ball really well, our forward line operated extremely efficiently and we were able to score off the back of it.

“There are certainly players out of the side that are normally in our best 22 but in saying that, our depth is really strong and we had some players come in for their first game of the season and we were very confident they’d get the job done and they did.

“Some boys who haven’t played much footy were able to come in and have an impact but all the boys really contributed to the success of the weekend.”

The day wasn’t without its downsides, with serious injuries sustained by Myrtleford’s Rhys Grant and Ben Paul, the latter of whom broke both bones in his lower leg.

“We’re not sure with Rhys Grant at the moment, we’ve got to wait for scans on his knee,” Simpson said.

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WANGARATTA ROVERS

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GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Jack Gerrish 2; Alexander Marklew 2; Alex McCarthy 2; Dylan Stone 2; Sam Allen 1; Jace Mcquade 1. MYRTLEFORD: Murray Waite 4; Kurt Aylett 3; Mitch Dalbosco 2; Nicholas Warnock 2; Declan Bren 1; Matthew Dussin 1; Levi Young 1.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Sam Martyn, Callum Crisp, Matthew Dussin, Murray Waite, Mitch Dalbosco, Levi Young. WANG ROVERS: Jack Gerrish, Tristan Lenaz, Raven Jolliffe, Cody Schutt, Jayden Bear, Jace Mcquade.

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