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WHILE many are focused on celebrations to bring in the New Year, Bright Rotary members Fraser McNaught, Michelle Chalwell and Allan Poyner are already getting ready for Australia Day celebrations at Bright‘s Howitt Park. PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni

TEACHERS SAY FAREWELL

A quietish Christmas

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Alpine Shire holiday period has returned to pre– COVID patterns with a quieter December this year.

Dickens Real Estate property manager Ashleigh Rossiter said holiday rental bookings have seen a quiet end of November and start of December.

"In the last couple of years when everything opened up again there was an influx of bookings," she said.

"Those quiet patterns have come back; it‘s still nice and

busy over this period and in January but we‘re starting to see that February has quietened off like it used to.

"In saying that we‘ve also noticed, since COVID, people will book last minute more often rather than in advance."

Bright Chamber of Commerce vice president Marcus Warner said from a chamber perspective the town has seen a pre–COVID level of activity.

"Gone is the ‘come up on holiday any day because we don‘t know when lockdown

Chambers report p p pre–COVID business activityy levels will be‘ feeling; it‘s back to ‘school holidays are here so we‘ll go up for a few weeks‘," he said.

"It‘s a softening of numbers in the last two years but they were slightly inflated by rolling lockdowns through the state.

"We‘re now looking at traditional models, although we are seeing a 20 per cent increase in patronage across the board so it is up but not as crazy.

"Spending–wise we‘re seeing a healthy spend in the lead up to Christmas with people buying local produce, hampers and gifts.

"Looking at the first quarter of next year we‘ve got bus parties, Probus and senior citizens for autumn festival bookings still looking firm; most businesses are optimistic."

Mount Beauty Chamber of Commerce president Glenyse Peacock has seen a simi-

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lar pattern in her town.

"So far it‘s a bit quieter than normal, certainly more so than last year as everyone was excited to be back out then," she said.

"The road closure has had a flow on effect but I think Jan‘ will still be busy and everyone is certainly looking forward to then."

Meanwhile, according to Tourism Research Australia‘s National Visitor Survey (NVS) and International Visit

Survey (IVS) in the year ending September 2022, total tourism spend in Victoria has returned to 84 per cent of the pre–pandemic level with visitors back to 78 per cent of the pre–pandemic activity.

In regional Victoria, domestic overnight spend is up by 35 per cent at $9.6 billion, representing a significant increase from $7.1 billion in the year ending September 2019.

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NO REST YET FOR MEN’S SHED AT a time when most people wind down for the year, Myrtleford Men‘s Shed members (from left) Kevin Wood, Kevin Dinneen, Barney Gambold and Barry Holden have been busy constructing furniture for the Buffalo River CFA. Story page 4.

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LOCAL businesses have reported low December spending, but expect tourism numbers to boost the local economy during the summer holidays.

Paul Maskell, co–owner of local sports store Sportfirst, said business was slower than usual for this time of year, attributing it to interest rate rises and high fuel prices.

However, Mr Maskell expected January to get busier.

“We got lots of visitors, the parks are full,” he said.

“You can‘t go camping along the Murray because it‘s flooded, so we‘ll get an influx of campers come Boxing Day.” Retail store owner Amy Rogers said business has been good in her store, but mainly from locals.

“Leading up to Christmas – lots of local support,” she said.

“I haven‘t had too many tourists through, but I reckon that will start picking up this week onwards, during school holidays and after Christmas.”

Holiday rental manager at Ray White Myrtleford, Pauline Anderson, said December had been quiet for holiday accommodation, but all of their holiday rentals were booked for Christmas, with some booked to the end of January.

According to Ms Anderson, early–mid December usually records low visitation, but picks up from late December.

“There‘ll be a lot of visitors to town, which will be great for businesses,” she said.

Festival cancelled

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Myrtleford Festival will not run next year, with the committee citing a lack of support from the community and businesses.

According to festival secretary Melanie Dymond, at a committee meeting last Tuesday they decided to cancel the event due to dwindling committee numbers and a lack of interest from the community and

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potential business sponsors.

“There are some big businesses in town and we‘ve made various attempts to contact them, and we get nowhere,” she said.

Meanwhile, committee numbers have shrunk to just four active members, according to Ms Dymond.

“We just can‘t put on an event of that scale with that

size committee,” she said.

Instead, the committee decided to discuss a merger with the Myrtleford Show.

Ms Dymond said she had a brief discussion with Debbie Geddes, president of the Myrtleford Show Society, regarding a merger with the show.

“She said she‘s had an interest from people who

would like to see the show extend their hours into the evening and have some music and entertainment,” Ms Dymond said.

“That‘s something we know how to deliver, so maybe that‘s a role for the festival committee to join and make that happen.”

Ms Dymond also said the car boot sale on December

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4, which fundraises for the event, was not well–attended by the public.

In June the Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer reported the festival was at risk of folding due to a lack of committee members.

According to Ms Dymond, 18 people joined the committee in response to the festival‘s plight, but num-

bers have since dwindled.

“It doesn‘t feel that we have the support or the interest of the community,” she said.

“If I asked somebody down the street, they‘ll be gutted that it‘s not going to run, but nobody wants to step up and run it.”

The Myrtleford Festival last ran in 2020.

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The challenges of gold dredging, 1904-1920

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

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n December 29, 1898 the ‘Australian Mining Standard’ reported “although many individual gold miners and co-operative parties have for 40 years done well in alluvial mining along the Ovens and Buckland rivers, the days of this class of miner is slipping away.”

Indeed it was, and increasingly local miners turned to various forms of farming or to trades and commercial activities in the Myrtleford district.

It was at this time, in 1900, that the first dredge appeared from New Zealand in the Ovens Valley, processing old auriferous (gold bearing) ground and digging deep below the old workings and nearby stream.

One dominant person involved was Pearson W. Tewksbury, who from 1901 would operate 11 dredges, working on leased ground mainly on the Ovens River.

His success attracted the interest of other investors and mining workers.

Dredge work crews could be at least 15 men, in three shifts of five each: the dredge master, engine driver, winch man, boat man (to ferry firewood for the boiler) and box boy (to keep the sluice races uncongested on board).

From Porepunkah, dredging spread downstream to above Eurobin where rich agricultural river flats and the stream bed were destroyed.

Eventually the impact on this rich black loam, from Harrietville to Eurobin, would have long term consequences.

In the Myrtleford district the impact of dredging was less evident, but some evidence remains at the river junction of the Ovens and Buffalo Rivers and the lower reaches of Barwidgee Creek.

The ‘Reform Dredging Co.’ (1911-1917) had a 5-year lease on the bed of the Happy Valley Creek through the centre of town from the swing bridge on Standish Street to the Victoria Bridge, and in 1913 to the Reform Mine Battery site further up the creek.

On November26, 1914 the ‘Myrtleford Times and Whorouly Witness’ reported that “operations

S OVENS JUNCTION GOLD DREDGE, 1907—1913: Working upstream from the Barwidgee Creek junction to above the Nimmo Bridge, this dredge’s operations were curtailed by a rock bar which is visible in the river today.

S BARWIDGEE BUCKET DREDGING COMPANY, 1907—1912: The Barwidgee dredge proceeded from the highway on the western edge of town to the farming area at Waterloo, 2km before the Stanley Road turnoff.

SHIP WATER TANK, GOLD DREDGING ERA, OVENS LOOP TRACK: Located on the Loop Track, a ship’s freshwater tank, once used on voyages to Australia and deployed in mining areas as a water tank for dredge steam engines or for storage of explosives.

S REFORM HILL WALKING TRACK SIGN: Located on a track above the old Reform Mine workings, this signboard indicates the various routes taken by Myrtleford dredges early in the 20th century.

have virtually ceased...... buildings, machinery, etc. which cost some thousands of pounds have been dismantled....the stoppage of these works will be severely felt by business people and people employed therewith”.

“Mr. J.A Wilson has now established a chilling works for fruit, etc. at Hurstbridge.”

The dredge remnants, floating in the creek, were eventually swept away by the 1917 flood.

The ‘Barwidgee Bucket Dredging Co.’ (1907-1912) commenced work in the formerly named Myrtle Creek north of the highway.

Upstream, behind the home of the Tom Collins’ family, it negotiated a rock bar by damming the creek and floated over, continuing on to Waterloo behind the Toner farm.

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it reached a rock bar above Nimmo Bridge and settled there.

Timber and iron were salvaged, and the dredge’s boiler was removed to the Myrtleford Butter Factory.

Remnants remain buried in the sand and gravel beneath the water today.

The ‘Running Creek Dredging Co.’ (1907-1908) operated a small dredge at Havilah for two years.

News of the impact of dredging elsewhere and the fear of sustained activity near the town led to the Myrtleford Progress Association calling a meeting of farmers and businesspeople to address the issue in 1907.

As a result, the ‘Ovens Valley Farmers’ Land Protection League’ was formed to address the issue.

Thirty-six prominent locals, from Eurobin to Whorouly, joined a total of

S MYRTLE QUEEN GOLD DREDGE, OVENS RIVER, 1912—1913: The Myrtle Queen’s life was curtailed when fallen timber pierced its timbers and flotation tanks in the Ovens River.

Syndicate’ (1906-1920), locally owned and managed by the Cameron brothers, was the most successful of the local dredging operations on its leasehold of 82 acres over an extended lifetime.

The ‘Myrtle Queen Dredging Co.’ (1904-1913) operated from beyond the junction of the Ovens and Buffalo Rivers, 3 km from

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One km upstream, a submerged red gum log sank the dredge, but machinery was salvaged before it was blown up to clear the waterway.

The ‘Ovens Junction Bucket Dredging Co.’ (19071913) commenced at the confluence of the Barwidgee Creek and the Ovens River and worked upstream until

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Families represented included Mullholland, Panlook, Walkear, Mummery, Duane, O’Sullivan, McCormack, Clemens, Croucher, McFadyen, Munro, Ferguson, McIlroy, Rae and Wallace.

Other consequences of dredging arose due to obstruction of stream flow by silting up and when dredge tailings destroyed nearby vegetation.

As a result, the ‘Ovens River Anti-Sludge Pollution Association’ was formed in Wangaratta with the objective of ending dredging.

Signatures of landholders from Harrietville to Wangaratta were collected in a petition, including locals from Gapsted, Whorouly, Murmungee, Bowmans and Everton, backed up by Wangaratta Waterworks Trust collecting signatures of ratepayers.

These were submitted to the Minister of Mines, seeking his support, in 1911.

Evidence also existed that some of the 40 dredges in the Ovens Valley were not rehabilitating land on their leases, thus breaching Clause 36 of the Mines department’s ‘Resoiling Covenant’.

In 1912, the interest of investors was beginning to wane.

Leases continued to be relinquished into the 1920s and successful local community opposition to dredging would remain until the late 1930s.

In December 1930 locals were alerted to a proposal to dredge from Wobonga to the Nimmo Bridge and then in 1936 another application was made to dredge land “within one mile of the Eurobin Post Office”.

The ‘Myrtleford Times’ in 1937 alerted readers to a second application to dredge downstream to the Nimmo Bridge followed by another to excavate from that bridge to Rocky Point, resulting in a successful petition “to avoid the possibility of useless ground fit only for blackberries, St John wort and rabbits.”

After 1939, any possible dredging was to occur upstream of Eurobin and the largest dredge would be the ‘Tronoh’ at Harrietville, from 1941 to its dismantlement in 1956.

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A year of many highlights

By JOHN FORSYTH, ALPINE SHIRE MAYOR AS we see out the final days of 2022, I would like to thank our communities for connecting with us, sharing their views and supporting each other this past year.

This was a year of change as we said farewell to Cr Charlie Vincent and welcomed Cr Simon Kelley.

We also saw a shift in leadership, with chief executive officer (CEO) Charlie Bird departing in May and acting CEO Alan Clark at the helm while recruitment for a new CEO was underway.

It was with great pleasure that Council appointed director assets Will Jeremy to the position of CEO in July.

I am excited to continue working with Mr Jeremy in the new year to build on the great work already being done, with a strong focus on customer service, com-

munity and planning for the future.

When I consider the highlights of the past year, there are too many to list here!

It was fantastic to see a successful ski season this winter following a couple of years of interruptions, and I look forward to another strong season in 2023.

This has certainly been a year of changeable weather, and a reminder that climate action is more important than ever.

We continue to strengthen our commitment to the goals set out in our Climate Action Plan.

Our involvement in the Victorian Energy Collaboration 100 per cent renewable Power Purchase Agreement has reduced our greenhouse gas emissions by 60 per cent when compared to 2018/2019.

Council now has six hybrid vehicles across the fleet

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth. and has ordered the first fully electric vehicle, which is due for delivery by February.

The Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrade project is almost complete, with 95 per cent of the new street lighting in place and the remainder due for completion by the end of January.

This year we also turned our focus to the future of growth, engaging with the community on the ‘Your Town, Your Future’ Land Development Strategy and

working with land developers Deague Group to progress the development of land at the edge of the Bright township, paving the way for a significant and exciting residential development.

While much of the Alpine Shire was fortunate to escape serious impacts of heavy rain in October, a landslide on the Bogong High Plains Road continues to affect access, businesses and the local economy.

With communities still

feeling the ongoing impacts of the landside, which has cut off access between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek, we are working to attract more visitors to the Kiewa Valley.

The flooding that heavily impacted much of the state was a timely reminder of the importance of being prepared for emergency whether impacted by flood or fire, resilient communities are prepared, informed and supportive of those around them.

We are also pleased to work on projects that support access for emergency services such as the Mount Beauty Airport Upgrade, which will boost community recreation and visitor access to the beautiful Kiewa Valley as well as supporting firefighting efforts and improved access for Air Ambulance Victoria fixed-wing aircraft.

It has also been great to welcome back events that haven’t been held for a few years, and it’s clear that our community and visitors are enjoying the renewed sense of freedom and celebration that comes with a rich events calendar.

Finally, I would like to recognise and celebrate our dedicated volunteers and those people who make our communities such wonderful places to live and visit.

We have received some incredible applications for the Alpine Shire Australia Day Community Awards, and I’m looking forward to celebrating their achievements with the community in January.

It has been my pleasure to serve you this year as a councillor, and since November, as mayor of the Alpine Shire.

I wish you a safe and relaxing festive season, with plenty of time to spend with family and friends.

Telecommunications strategy a priority

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council is developing a Telecommunications (Mobile and Internet) Strategy following a growing need for connectivity and advanced digital services in the area.

The development of a Telecommunications Strategy was a major initiative under the Alpine Shire Community Vision 2040 and council plan 2021-2025.

The Alpine Community Recovery Committee (CRC) also identified ‘adequate communication infrastructure is required to support communication during events and in recovery phase’ as a key priority in their Community Recovery Plan (CRP) which was developed in response to the Black Summer Bushfires.

With increased reliance on technology, issues across the Alpine Shire become more evident and include lack of basic coverage across Alpine areas, insufficient infrastructure

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In March 2022, the Alpine CRC undertook a review of their recovery plan where communications issues were again highlighted as a goal that requires ongoing priority.

Council is supporting this priority by developing the strategy that has been funded through the

Commonwealth Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, and State government funding provided as part of the Victorian Government’s response to the Black Summer Bushfires.

The strategy provides council with an understanding of industry structure, understanding of council’s role and what it can achieve, an audit of existing infrastructure, resiliency, coverage and capacity capabilities across the Alpine Shire, gap analysis,

understanding of future state of telecommunications and funding opportunities and recommended actions for council to improve telecommunications.

Due to the nature of the telecommunications industry and council’s limited role in telecommunications, the actions identified in the strategy that would provide significant improvements to telecommunications are primarily focused on advocacy.

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FINE WORK: The half-ton bench Myrtleford Men’s Shed members are making for the Buffalo River CFA.

HOLIDAY FUN: Men’s shed members (from left) Barry Love, Kevin Dinneen, Kevin Wood, Fred Neal and Barney Gambold last Tuesday.

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mas, once the seats are installed.

The wood was donated by Ken Clements from the Buffalo River CFA. Elsewhere in the shed Eddie Hoffman was repairing and reinforcing Finska logs by surrounding them with plastic tubing.

Apparently, the local U3a group had been overzealous in using the logs in the Scandinavian game, meaning

Men’s Shed keep active in over the festive period

MEMBERS of the Myrtleford Men’s Shed were getting ready for their Christmas roast dinner last Tuesday, a veritable feast of roast pork, beef and chicken with vegies, and a Lions Christmas cake to finish.

But that doesn’t mean they’ve finished working on projects for the year.

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The Men’s Shed also had a wide stool and a chair under repair.

Assistant committee member Neville Leonard said it is common for locals to bring in family heirlooms hoping they can be fixed.

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Upper Ovens roads makeover

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

DEDICATED TO THEIR CRAFT: Long-time instrumental music teachers Jill Chalwell and Howard Kovesy have retired from school music teaching after around 30 years at Bright P-12 College.

Music teachers say farewell after 30 years

By BRODIE EVERIST TWO long-time instrumental music teachers - pianist Jill Chalwell and guitarist Howard Kovesy - have retired after around 30 years at Bright P-12 College.

Music coordinator Jason Campbell said both teachers had been exceptionally committed in supporting their students, including at school concerts.

“Howard and Jill were always good support,” he said.

“They always came along for those and helped set up, supported their students and mingled with the crowd, the audience and the parents.”

Ms Chalwell retired from Bright P-12 this month after teaching piano at the school since 1990.

She said she had mixed emotions over retiring from school teaching.

“It’s been practically half my life teaching at that school,” she said.

“I really liked the rapport that I’ve established with lots of the students and I will miss that contact.”

Ms Chalwell said there were many benefits to learning a musical instrument, including helping brain function and creative self-expression.

“For me, it’s all about kids having the opportunity to express themselves creatively - and I think it’s good for their self-discipline to learn a mu-

sical instrument,” she said.

“A lot of what I get out of it is seeing kids blossom and flourish in whatever area, and if music’s helped them to do that, then I’ve done my job.”

Mr Kovesy started teaching at Bright P-12 in 1992, but unlike Ms Chalwell, Mr Kovesy retired from teaching in 2021, during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During his career he worked at Marian College, St Mary’s Primary School, as well as further afield in Wangaratta and Beechworth, and also taught ukulele and bass guitar.

“I was so passionate about music, I played in many bands in different

formats over the years and to impart that knowledge on to students was something I was so passionate about,” he said.

“I’m very thankful to the school, thankful to the principals and the coordinators that have been there over the years.”

“I walked away feeling very proud of my achievements with the school.”

Mr Kovesy said he now spends his time landscaping and raising a puppy.

“My wife and I have bought a camper - we’re looking at doing a bit of travelling in the near future,” he said.

ROADS in the Upper Ovens region will be reconstructed and resheeted after council awarded a contract for the works at its meeting last week.

Council awarded the contract to Roche Excavations Pty Ltd for a maximum cost of $519,785.

Council undertakes drainage, road formation and gravel re-sheeting works each year on roads identified by the condition inspections program.

Extensive consultation has been undertaken with council’s asset maintenance team to finalise the scope of the contract.

The contractor will inform impacted residents and businesses prior to the works commencing as part of the terms and conditions of the contract.

Continued weather conditions and supply issues may cause some delays.

CFA holiday travel warning FAMILIES are being urged to check fire conditions and the VicEmergency app before making tracks this holiday period.

Recent conditions have resulted in significant grass growth and these fuels have been drying out quickly throughout the northern parts of the state.

Victorians can set up watch zones for the location they‘re visiting within the VicEmergency app, which will issue a notification for any fires or emergency incidents within the area.

For more safety tips, visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ plan–prepare/before–and– during–a–fire/leave–early/ staying–safe–when–you–travel.

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Bookings will be live in January, and the park will open its doors on Monday, April 3.

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said while council was hoping to have the park open in time for Christmas, contractor delays and lease negotiations have slowed the process down.

“We want to make sure the park is ready to welcome guests,” he said.

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BelgraviaPRO will upgrade the existing cabins, and there is still some external path work, drainage and landscaping to be completed.

“This work will be complete by Easter, which means park guests will get the best possible experience when they visit.

“The Tawonga Caravan Park is an important asset to the local economy, so it’s essential that we bring it to a modern standard while still preserving the character and charm that visitors enjoy so much.”

Council has invested significant funds into the infrastructure below ground, including upgrades to sewer infrastructure and elec-

trical and fire services.

Cr Forsyth said most of the project budget has been used for these essential service upgrades, particularly in addressing serious wastewater issues.

“Visitors will be able to experience a refreshed version of the park they already know and love, with improvements to the renovated amenity blocks, camp kitchen and the new office and kiosk modular building at the front of the park,” he said.

“Belgravia will be investing over $2 million into park infrastructure over the coming five years, including new cabins, a playground, bike storage, playrooms and other capital works.”

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Mammoth night for Myrtleford RSL

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Myrtleford RSL raised about $6500 at a well-attended raffle draw and Christmas party on December 16.

According to Myrtleford RSL secretary John Twyford, their Monster Christmas Raffle raised around $5000, while donations and another raffle held on the night raised another $1500.

The RSL also held their usual Friday night raffle for all who attended the event, with more than $650 worth of prizes, and also a lucky seat prize and two other giveaways.

Mr Twyford thanked

the community and supporting businesses, and said the money will go a long way to assisting the installation of a solar panel and battery system at the RSL. “The support we received from the business community in the local area has been overwhelmingly pleasing,” he said.

Rosewhite resident Leisa Tucker was the lucky winner of the Monster Raffle first prize - $2500 worth of plywood from a local wood supplier.

She said she is planning to use the wood for shelving, lining a shed to create a workspace, and

potentially for renovating a house on their property.

“It’s going to be used and used well,” she said.

Mr Twyford said the event attracted a good turn-out despite many other events held on the night.

“Overall it was very wellattended, the catering was superb,” he said.

The Myrtleford RSL is aiming to install a solar energy system with battery storage so the RSL building may be used to support vulnerable members of the community during emergency events, such as declared high heat days and bushfire smoke haze periods.

BIG DRAW: Myrtleford RSL secretary John Twyford and his partner Christine after drawing the raffle winners at the RSL’s Christmas party.

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Steady progress being made on Council Plan actions post-COVID

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council reviewed its Quarterly Performance Report at their December meeting this month, looking at its achievements between July 30 and September 30.

The purpose of the Quarterly Performance Report is to provide council with an overview of the quarter’s performance against the Council Plan.

The Council Plan 20212025 is split into five strategic directives.

Within each of these directives, there are strategic objectives, strategies, and major initiatives that provide the means to report on council’s progress against the Council Plan.

High level highlights were summarised at the meeting.

Strategic driver one ‘for those who live and visit’; council awarded Community Grants to 21 applicants, totalling $71,275, enabling community projects valued at $222,000 to go ahead during 2022/23.

The draft Reflect Recon-

ciliation Action Plan has incorporated feedback from First Nations Peoples and returned to Reconciliation Australia for final approval.

The annual Youth Awards were delivered in September, acknowledging ten young people and one community group for their contributions across the Alpine Shire.

Strategic driver two, ‘for a thriving economy’; council awarded festival and event funding to 32 applicants, totalling $132,000 in sponsorship and logistics support,

with a further $102,350 to support events that were unable to proceed in previous years due to COVID-19 restrictions.

A draft Telecommunications Strategy has been developed and was presented at the December meeting.

Strategic driver three, ‘for the bold protection of our future’; community engagement has commenced ahead of the introduction of a Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service, including an information leaflet included with the 2022/23 rates notices.

An Events Waste Management Plan was put in place.

Strategic driver four, ‘for the enjoyment and opportunities of our lifestyle’; engagement for the Land Development Strategy has commenced and will include community pop-up events in Quarter 2.

A community reference group will also be set up and utilised to assist with deliberative engagement on the strategy.

Strategic driver five, ‘for strong and informed leadership’; following the appoint-

ment of the new chief executive officer in July 2022, a review of the workforce is being undertaken, including a review of the current organisational structure.

Engagement with local members of parliament is ongoing, ensuring that opportunities for the Alpine Shire are advocated for and funding opportunities pursued.

Council read that the quarterly report showed progress is being made on the delivery of key Council Plan actions.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

DUCK CHECKING: (From left) Bright P-12 College students checking the ducks in preparation for the upcoming Duck Race.

Lions preparing for January duck race IN preparation for the iconic ‘Duck Race’ to be held on January 14 at Centenary Park, students from Bright P-12 assisted with the sorting and checking of 1000 rubber ducks which have been in storage for the last 3 years.

According to Bright Lions member Jennifer Sgambelloni, the Lions Club of Bright proudly support the Bright P-12 German exchange students each year with a donation.

To show their apprecia-

tion, the students (and at times their families) provide additional ‘people power’ to the Club to bolster their numbers for certain activities.

“It is with great excitement that the Lions Club of Bright bring the Life Education Duck Race back to the local community, and they look forward to a funfilled event,” Ms Sgambelloni said.

Tickets ($5 each) will be available until the ducks are released at 7pm.

MYRTLEFORD

Cath Riseborough How long have you been living in the area?

We came up four years ago.

We moved up here because my husband’s an avid mountain biker and I like hiking.

What do you do for a living?

I’m the co-owner of Franca’s Footwear with my husband. I’m still teaching.

I’m a TAFE teacher, I teach in community services. I develop curriculum and work with students that are going into the sector. I’ll be doing that for the next few years.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Apart from being a workaholic, I like bike riding and hiking.

What do you like about the area?

I love it. It reminds both of us of where we’ve grown up.

It’s quiet, it’s peaceful. We just like the pace of life, it’s a bit quieter than Melbourne. For

me, living right next to the city for so long, we were used to the hustle and bustle. I think that was a key for us. It’s a lot calmer. I love the people.

They’re really down to earth.

I really like that component of living around here, and I’ve got to know some amazing people.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Reform Hill, the river walk, the coffee shops, Mount Buffalo, Tatanka Gardens. A lot of great little places.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

They need to extend the river walk and make it a circular walk and ride, because it stops at one end from Apex Park to the other. You can go out onto the road but it’s not technically a walk. I would invest a little bit more in some of those activities.

BRIGHT

Toni Limon How long have you been living in the area?

I’m originally a Melburnian, but my partner and I moved down from the Gold Coast nine years ago and have never looked back.

What do you do for a living?

I work at the beautiful Bowerbird Store in Barnard Street and also as a Visitor Information Officer at the Alpine Visitor Information Centre in Bright.

What are your hobbies and interests?

My garden, skiing, walks/ hikes and cycling. I love music and singing and I am the secretary for the Bright Singers Community Choir and I have also been involved with the Alpine Women’s Group, who enjoy monthly dinners at the many amazing venues in the Ovens Valley.

What do you like about the area?

I feel fortunate to be able to live in Bright and to be a part of such a lovely community. Since working at the Visitor Information Centre my list of things to do in Bright and surrounds just keeps getting longer and it’s difficult to fit everything in!

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

There are just so many places, but Mount Buffalo is always on the list and the beautiful Wandiligong Valley never disappoints.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I wouldn’t change anything, however, this is more of a wish, but I would love to one day enjoy high tea at the grand Mount Buffalo Chalet.

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Traffic in Bright in the right lane

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

MAJOR RESPONSE: Around 35 emergency services personnel were on scene for a high-angle rescue of a downed paraglider near Bright’s Mystic launch site earlier this week.

PHOTO: Bright SES

Downed paraglider saved

by Bright SES crews BRIGHT SES units were forced to interrupt their Christmas festivities last week, successfully lowering a downed paraglider to safety on Monday evening.

Crews had been en route to a unit barbecue when their pagers lit up around 6:30pm, directed to a high-angle rescue

near the Mystic launch site after a paraglider had become stuck shortly into their flight.

Ambulance Victoria, CFA crews from Bright and Mount Beauty, Wangaratta Fire Rescue Victoria crews and Victoria Police members were promptly on scene, with between 30 and 35 emergency services

personnel working to safely lower the paraglider to a nearby roadway.

The scene was declared safe some four hours later, with crews managing dark conditions to successfully free the paraglider from dense woodland.

In a social media post ear-

lier this week, a Bright SES spokesperson said crews had promptly returned to the unit’s Churchill Avenue headquarters and “quickly demolished the food which had been prepared in their absence”.

“Not quite the night of festivity we had planned for,” the post read.

A STRATEGIC Traffic Assessment has found that Bright’s traffic volumes and movement, parking and intersections are all operating within industry benchmark parameters, despite the region experiencing 15 per cent year-on-year growth in tourism over the last five years.

In early 2022, the Bright Strategic Traffic Assessment was conducted to investigate the effects of traffic and car parking demands on the town with respect to amenity, safety, and operation and to inform further actions, if required.

The study area for the Bright Strategic Traffic Assessment comprised the central portions of Bright township between Station Street in the west and Churchill Avenue in the east.

The survey was conducted during school holidays and included the Australia Day long weekend in January 2022.

The summary of findings found that traffic volumes and movement, parking, and intersections are all operating within industry benchmark parameters.

Traffic volumes do not exceed capacity and through traffic is dispersed well throughout the township.

Improvements could be made to cycling facilities and connections as well as car parking wayfinding.

Modelling of possible future traffic volumes, incorporating a 2 per cent annual growth rate, suggested that traffic volumes on Gavan Street may exceed the road’s capacity in 11 years’ time.

Future surveying is recommended to be undertaken every 12-18 months to monitor the impacts of expected population growth in the area and the effect this may have on traffic volumes, parking and intersections.

The Bright Strategic Road and Movement Safety Action Plan has been created to consolidate all the actions from the Bright Strategic Traffic Assessment as well as all outstanding actions from the Bright Car Parking Plan and Alpine Cycle Safety Strategy into a single action plan for efficiency.

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By JIM VAN GEET, President of the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Industry THIS holiday time I would like to thank everyone who has supported local businesses this year, which has seen many highlights and many exciting initiatives started or advanced by the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Firstly, in March we conducted Myrtleford’s Annual Bush Market from the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve, with more than 2000 people attending.

We also ran the ‘Encore Myrtleford Summer Series’ live outdoor performances supporting local entertainers. This continues into 2023.

The local community choir, With One Voice NE Victoria, started this year, and has recently performed at a number of local events.

Renovations to the St Paul’s Church Hall have been completed, including a new kitchen and the installation of solar power, a grease trap, audio visual equipment and re-sanding and coating of floorboards.

We installed a shipping container adjacent the church hall to store 150 outdoor dining chairs and umbrellas acquired through the Alpine Shire.

We also brought Visual Merchandising Workshops for retailers (after two years of negotiation) to Myrtleford.

Love the Life Mosaic Tree, created by ‘The Crackpots’, had a community launch ‘G and T under the tree’ and was attended by over 70 community members in December 2021.

We are particularly proud of our work on the LaFiera Italian Festival, conducting it amidst the public events COVID guidelines.

Saturday’s Wine and Food Fiesta pre-sold 2000 tickets online and that included 800 tickets purchased within 24 hours of ticket sales opening on April 12.

The festival was re-branded ‘LaFiera’ with a modern clean look and investment in signage, banners, website and social media.

LaFiera’s Young Ambassador Scheme was co-ordinated by former Young Ambassadors Ellie Dawkins and Marian Joseph in 2022.

The chamber also held business networking event in May, giving our members the opportunity to have a night off from cooking and enjoy company of other business operators. It was a wonderful night of networking and included the launch of the GROW Myrtleford+ philanthropic trust and some comic relief by comedian Geraldine Hickey.

We have issued more than 250 Dump Point Vouchers since we started the free dump point vouchers distributed via the Visitor Information Centre.

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Creative favour brings some sweet reward WHOROULY CWA needed a sandwich board sign for advertising at its events and stalls at outside venues, so they asked Myrtleford Men’s Shed group if they would make them one.

“We needed it to be portable so that one CWA member could handle it, but sturdy enough that it didn’t blow over in the wind, and in our CWA colours,” Whorouly CWA secretary Jeanette Allen said.

“The Men’s Shed folk came up with a great result.. beautifully done, professionally finished with a handle on top and wheels on legs for ease of movement and a hinged system to fold flat.

“They quoted us a very reasonable $50, but when the invoice came it had an option under the actual price...’OR a batch of scones and a sponge cake’.”

So Whorouly CWA branch invited the Men’s Shed group to a Devonshire afternoon tea in Whorouly on Monday, December 19 at the beautiful Whorouly Recreational Reserve barbecue area, a perfect venue for such a glorious sunny day.

Ten members from the

SHARED TREATS: Enjoying each other’s company at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve were members of Myrtleford Men’s Shed and Whorouly CWA (back from left) Barry Holden and Trevor Isherwood. (Middle from left) Kevin Dinneen and Neville Leonard, Robyn Henderson, Jill Hodge (Whorouly CWA vice president), Paul Pizzolitto, Clive Walker, Kevin Wood, Barney Gambold, George McPherson. (Front from left) Janet Taylor, Barb Griffiths (Whorouly CWA president), Fred Neal, Jeannette Allen (Whorouly CWA secretary), and Clare Coburn.

PHOTO: Belinda Harrison Men’s Shed attended, hosted by six Whorouly CWA members and a delightful afternoon was enjoyed by all.

“The barbecue area at our rec reserve was perfect for such an event,” Jeanette said

“It’s well set up with water, electricity for the urn and tables and chairs under a big shelter.”

Jill Hodge, one of the younger members, baked the scones and not only the pre-ordered sponge cake but also a gingerbread cake.

“With Christmas table cloths, bowls of jam and cream, fresh baked scones, cakes on platters and coffee and tea in hand our guests all tucked in to share what turned out to also be happy pre-Christmas get-together,” Jeanette said.

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Bail refused for alleged recidivist thief A MAN accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of coins and merchandise from businesses throughout the state will remain in custody, following his arrest late last week.

The 29-year-old attempted to secure bail at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, having being taken into custody after attempting to evade local police along back roads in a stolen car late on Friday night.

The court heard the vehicle became bogged near one of Wangaratta’s riverways, allowing police to arrest the accused and a female co-accused, who was subsequently bailed.

The accused, his brother and the female co-accused are each alleged to have varying involvement in at least seven thefts across Victoria in recent months, with the 29-year-old allegedly the only constant in burglaries at carwashes in Bright, Benalla, Kilmore and Kialla, the theft of $27,000 worth of chainsaws from a Kialla store, and motor vehicle and caravan thefts.

The court heard the accused’s DNA had been found on the inside and outside of a mask left at the scene of an August 17 theft from a Benalla carwash, when $7000 in coins was allegedly stolen.

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The accused is also facing at least nine months of imprisonment in New South Wales, after allegedly breaching an intensive corrections order which prohibited him from leaving the state.

The sentence was said to be linked to an unlawful stabbing near Deniliquin.

Defence counsel Rebecca Park said her client was an Aboriginal man who had spent much of his adolescent and adult life in custody, and noted he had a high-risk of self-harm after previously mutilating part of his ear while in custody.

She said the wait for further DNA samples could see legal proceedings experience significant delay, and noted both co-accused had been granted bail.

However, Magistrate Peter Dunn noted the accused’s breach of a NSW court order gave him little hope he would be able to abide by bail conditions.

“It appears in various different ways he’s failed to comply with that order,” he said.

“I don’t believe any conditions would restrain him from committing further offences.

“He’s looking at a substantial period of imprisonment.”

Mr Dunn refused bail, with the defendant to return to court on February 6.

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EEK RAL FEASTIVAL FALLS CR FEBR MOUNT BEAUTY MU THE TOWN FEBRUARY 23 P A M A JOR S UC C E S S P R OJ E C T C O L O U R S U MOUNT Beauty is currently TH inaugural FEASTIVAL Falls THE JANUARY 12

 MOUNT BEAUTY MURALS: Colourful new artworks are helping to brighten up Mt Beauty.

Noted artist Mike Makatron and colleague Conrad Bizjak (pictured) have been busy since last week creating three murals in the township, including this imagery of a Rosella parrot and Kiewa Valley bell on the exterior walls of the Mount Beauty library.

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receiving three historic public murals, with Alpine Shire Council having appointed experienced artist Mike Makatron to carry out the works.

Mike arrived in Mount Beauty on January 4 and is well into the project, which is seeing three murals created to reflect different aspects of the history of Mount Beauty.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said it was exciting to welcome an artist of Mike’s experience and talent to “transform key spaces in a way that is respectful, beautiful and reflective of what makes Mount Beauty unique”.

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FEDERAL Labor ha has agreed as ag a agre greed d to examine the business case for development of the $40 million proposed Bright Health Precinct.

The Labor Party’s Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing, Ged Kearney, toured the Bright hospital with Indi candidate Nadia David, in the company of Alpine Health chief executive officer Nick Shaw last MARCH 30 week.

The visit allowed Ms  PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Studying some Kearney to get a greater finer details after touring Bright Hospital last week appreciation of the entire were (from left) Alpine Health acting health services proposed precinct, with manager at Bright Lesley Finch, Alpine Health CEO specific focus on the $26 Nick Shaw, Labor’s Shadow Assistant Minister million in federal funding for Health and Ageing Ged Kearney, Indi Labor sought to develop a new candidate Nadia David, and Alpine Health board 35 bed high needs aged chair Donovan Jacka. PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni care facility.

Creek took place over the weekend with a massive line-up of music, art, comedy and food that captivated visitors, particularly after two years of unforeseeable adversity due to the COVID pandemic.

More than 1800 ticket holders attended Saturday’s Feast de Resistance - an evening of live music where Falls Creek’s Slalom Plaza was transformed into a welcoming FEASTIVAL of live music, street food and entertainment.

Audiences danced to Boy and Bear, local artists The Northern Folk, and Triple J’s Unearthed winner, Liv Cartledge, also joined by many more wonderful musicians throughout the afternoon.

 FUN FEASTIVAL AT FALLS: Thousands of people flocked to Falls Creek on the weekend to enjoy food, entertainment and a general good time at the resort’s inaugural FEASTIVAL. PHOTO: Falls Creek Resort Management

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Mount Beauty RSL sub-branch president Bob Williams welcomed all guests, including Lt. Mark Turner (ALTC Bandiana), Alpine Shire councillors Kelli Prime and Tony Keeble, Sister Eileen Reardon, Mount Beauty secondary students Genevieve Bowditch and Ruby Riley, and Christina Taylor from Alpine Health.

The Catafalque party was stationed at the cenotaph throughout the ceremony.  GREAT TURNOUT: Bagpiper Stirling McLauchlin led the Anzac Day march in Bright on Monday. An estimated 2000 people attended the main 11am service, while some 400 attended the dawn service. Mount Beauty also drew a large crowd. PHOTO: JeanPierre Ronco

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ST $1.5M HEALTH BOO THE Victorian Government

MAY 4  1.52 MILLION REASONS TO SMILE: Alpine Health’s (from left) Donovan Jacka, Mandy Clayton, Nick Shaw, MP Mark Gepp, Sarah Fagan and David Leggo are extremely happy about the $1.52M State Government support.

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has announced $1.52 million to help progress the ambitious $40M Bright Health Precinct.

Northern Victorian MP, Mark Gepp, visited the Bright Hospital yesterday and met with Alpine Health officials to announce the funding, as part of the 2022/23 Victorian Budget.

Mr Gepp said the support is part of the Victorian Government’s Regional and Rural Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services Revitalisation Strategy, to modernise ageing facilities which are home to some of our most vulnerable older Victorians.

$9.43M WORKS APPROVED MAJOR works at Myrtleford P-12 College are poised to begin after the final approval from the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) was granted.

The $9.43m development, funded by the State Government, will include a new indoor sports centre, along with a new prep to year two building and office/ administration building.

Principal Zlatko Pear said Wodonga firm JWP Architects was chosen for the project back in May 2021, designs were done and with the last approval things should happen quickly now.

MORE SNOW ON THE WAY

BLAKE and sister Rosie Cook from Glen Waverly (pictured) were delighted to wake up to six centimetres of fresh snow in the Dinner Plain Village on Monday morning this week.

They were among a record number of visitors that have been making the most of the excellent snow conditions at Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek this winter.

All resorts received just under 10cms of fresh snow overnight on Monday, consolidating snow depths of more than a metre.

And with heavier falls forecast this week into the weekend, our winter wonderlands are only getting better.

R OD RU N R E T U R N S REVVING engines filled the air last weekend for the first official Bright Rod Run in three years, with some attendees estimating it as one of the biggest in the event’s history.

Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll of the Bright Police estimated between 10 -15,000 were in Bright for the event, with an unprecedented number of visitors on Saturday and cars “bumper to bumper” for most of the day.

“It took people 40 minutes to travel from Porepunkah to Bright,” he said.

SEPTEMBER 7  ALL SMILES: Myrtleford P-12 College grade two students (from left) Nova Mooney, Harlow Mitchell, Heidi Barry, Lola Michelini, Max Kleine and Cooper Vescio, with teacher Daniel Sgambelloni, are excited for the $9.34M development to begin. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

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PHOTO: Brodie Everist

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GROW Myrtleford+ sub fund helps towns

By BELINDA HARRISON THE GROW Myrtleford+ sub fund was set up in 2021 when a local couple approached Into Our Hands about donating $10,000.

They were offered the choice of donating to the general Into Our Hands fund or set up a small fund where the money could be used to specifically benefit the Myrtleford town and surrounding communities.

To add to the donated amount, a cattle sale was held in early 2022 where an additional $17,000 was raised and by August 2022, the total had reached $130,000.

Inaugural chair of Into Our Hands and sub fund committee member Loretta Carroll said it’s important to grant some of the funds out as soon as they can.

“The money won’t be held onto, it will be used for things that are needed now as well as into the future,” she said.

“It would be wonderful to keep on a similar trajectory of funds donated in the coming years, and if we did, then you can imagine that we might have $1 million in

GROWING COMMUNITY: The GROW Myrtleford+ fund will benefit community groups in Myrtleford and surrounding towns .

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling not too many years.”

While there are no specific provisos at this stage on what the granted funds will go towards, Loretta noted that whatever the community feels is necessary, they will certainly consider it.

“The other benefit for sub fund committees is that they don’t have to hold AGMs because they are an offshoot of Into Our Hands Community Foundation,” she said.

“They can still hold meetings and take notes, but they don’t have to organise other financial information

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“It means that the committee can get on with their fundraising and holding social events rather than worrying about financial matters.”

GROW Myrtleford+ sub fund commenced its first grant round in late 2022.

Loretta Carroll, Jim Van Geet and Lachlan Campbell speak further in the Into Our Hands’ Digital story project, which can be found via the links below.

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Safety warning ahead of camping influx VISITORS to North East Victorian forests and reserves are being urged to act responsibly throughout the holiday period, with thousands of people expected to descend on the region this summer.

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Authorised officers from the Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Parks Victoria will also be patrolling forests, parks and reserves targeting illegal offroad activity, littering and campfire regulations.

FFMVic Hume deputy chief fire officer Aaron Kennedy said it was vital all visitors considered the safety of others in the area at all times.

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ƬȒȇƬȸƺɎƺƳ Ɏǝȸƺƺ‫ٮ‬ƫƏɵ ɀǝƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ ȵȒɯƺȸ ƏȇƳ Əȇ ƺɴɎƺȇƳƺƳ ƏȇƳ ȸƏǣɀƺƳ ɀƺƬɎǣȒȇ ǔȒȸ ƬƏȸƏɮƏȇ ɀɎȒȸƏǕƺِ Áǝƺȸƺ Əȸƺ Ɏǝȸƺƺ ȅƏǣȇ ȵƏƳƳȒƬǸɀ ǔȒȸ ɀɎȒƬǸ ɯǣɎǝ ɎȸȒɖǕǝɀ ǣȇ ƺƏƬǝ ȵƏƳƳȒƬǸ ɮǣƏ Ə ȸƏǣȇɯƏɎƺȸ ɎƏȇǸ ȵǼɖɀ Əȇ Ȓȵƺȇ ǝƏɵ ɀǝƺƳٖǝȒȸɀƺ ɀǝƺǼɎƺȸ ȵǼɖɀ Ə ɯȒȒƳɀǝƺƳِ The property presents immaculately ɯǣɎǝ ƏǼǼ Ɏǝƺ ǝƏȸƳ ɯȒȸǸ ƳȒȇƺ ƏȇƳ ǣɀ ȸƺƏƳɵ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ ȇƺɯ Ȓɯȇƺȸ ɎȒ ȅȒɮƺ ȸǣǕǝɎ ǣȇ ƏȇƳ ƺȇǴȒɵِ Please contact Nutrien Harcourts ȇȒɯ ɎȒ ƏȸȸƏȇǕƺ ɵȒɖȸ ȵȸǣɮƏɎƺ ǣȇɀȵƺƬɎǣȒȇِ

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The Heart of Moyhu 2A Market Street, Moyhu • Close to local shops & Moyhu Primary School • Modern kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven & dishwasher • Master with ensuite & walk in wardrobe, two guest beds both with built in robes • Generous bathroom with spa & sep toilet • Split system heating & cooling provided • Spacious site of approximately 863m2 inc salt chlorinated in-ground pool & workshop

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Central Opportunity 106 Rowan Street • 3 bedroom family home including spacious home office or craft room.

• Master bedroom is located at the front of the house includes ensuite & walk in robe.

• Generous sized open-plan kitchen & dining room with a great size walk in pantry/ butler’s pantry.

• Enjoy the resort style of living with outdoor undercover deck area and entertaining space overlooking inground solar pool.

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Gorgeous on George

4 Barkoo Avenue

9 George Street • Desired street central to Wangaratta City Centre, walking tracks, schools, coffee shop.

• Updated bathroom, expansive ceilings & timber floors throughout.

• Practical kitchen with feature opaque window, ample bench space, marble bench top and open plan dining space adjacent • Additional studio/workshop suiting a variety of uses / potential used as a third bedroom.

• Ducted heating, evap. cooling & gas log fire.

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10 Thomas Wedge Drive

33 Esmond Street

15 Esmond Street

• Modern low maintenance 3 bedroom home

• 3 bedroom family home on a 664m2 approx.

• Ducted gas heating & ducted evap. cooling

• Open plan kitchen, adjoining meals/dining

• Open plan kitchen/dining • Spacious formal lounge room

• Formal North facing lounge room • Separate second living area • Gas heating & reverse cycle heating/cooling

• Paved alfresco area

• Paved alfresco area

• Double carport, caravan/boat storage plus

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FOR SALE $459,000

• Beautifully renovated three bedroom brick home in a prized street in the west end • Abundant natural light, spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living area. 2pack shaker cabinets & stone benchtops.

• Master bedroom & two further guestrooms, generous in size, fitted with built in robes • Bathroom inc separate bath, large walk-in shower with frameless glass & sep toilet.

• Expansive covered decked outdoor living space complete with ceiling fan

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FOR SALE $680,000

• Sturdy 3-bed brick home all with BIRs • Master bedroom with adjoining ensuite, main bathroom with bath, shower & separate toilet • Separate living, combined kitchen & dining • Split system air conditioning & gas wall heater • Fenced secure rear yard (537m2 approx.)

• Full-length carport, comfortably fit two cars • Walking distance to schools, walking tracks

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FOR SALE $449,000

The Work is Done 20 Maxwell Street • First home or potential investment opportunity close to schools & local shops • 3 Bedroom plus study brick veneer home • Separate living, combined kitchen & dining • Neat bathroom with shower & sep. toilet • Updated ducted gas heating & evap cooling • Double carport with electric roller door • New Colorbond roof, carpets, vinyl flooring, plaster, awnings, flyscreens and restumped

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307 Greta Road

• Ideal well maintained two bedroom home • Split systems in lounge and main bedroom • Open plan living with gas fire heating, spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel bench tops, gas cooktops & electric oven • Separate formal dining / second living area • Large courtyard with luscious well-kept gardens, outdoor patio area under the vines • Close to hospitals, city centre, sporting grounds, shops & restaurants

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• Rare occasion to secure a titled block of land that is ready to build on NOW!

• Sturdy 3-bed brick home with separate bath, shower and toilet

• Located in the exciting Fithall Park Estate

• Combined kitchen and dining room with adjoining sunroom & separate living

• 4226m2 allotment with a generous building envelope • Services available; natural gas, town water, low pressure sewer system, power, telecommunications & NBN • Magnificent opportunity to build your dream home and enjoy space and privacy

VACANT LAND - 4,226m2 FOR SALE $450,000

• Ducted evaporative cooling plus wood fire and split system in the living room • Under cover back verandah with secure yard of approx 580m2, generous sized shed • Full-length carport meeting the shed will comfortably accommodate three vehicles

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FOR SALE $1,173,000 Plus GST

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Upper Ovens Valley Landcare restores rare species after bushfires

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS: Members of the Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group complete the planting of 1000 Omeo Gums.

UPPER Ovens Valley Landcare are continuing their sterling efforts replanting the endangered Omeo Gum in alpine forests.

According to Peter Jacobs, president of the Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group, they have now planted out 1000 young Omeo Gums (Eucalyptus neglecta) in the Alpine National Park and adjoining state forest.

“We hope that generations to come will continue to enjoy seeing these distinctive trees surviving as they form a special part of this important mountain ecosystem,” he said.

“We collected seed from some unburnt mature Omeo Gums above Beveridge‘s Station soon after the fires and they were propagated at the Mount Hotham Nursery in Ovens.

“We have to protect the trees though, as there are many feral sambar deer in

the area and their browsing, rubbing and thrashing of their antlers on young trees can have a devasting impact on their survival.

“The trees had to be planted into fenced pens and re–enforced steel tree guards to protect them from feral deer and cattle that graze in the state forest.”

The project follows a landcare forum earlier in the year at Mount Buffalo, with many expert speakers talking about the impacts of bushfires on nature.

According to Mr Jacobs, Upper Ovens Valley Landcare has planted out 2500 trees this year into three separate areas, all with sturdy protection from feral deer.

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A time for reflection Ovens Valley United making moves ahead of Christmas break IT has been a monumental year for the Ovens Valley United Cricket Club.

From a change of leadership, to delivering import players and working to improve facilities around the area, the Tigers have had more on their plate than winning matches.

The three senior sides and four junior squads have tasted success so far in the 2022/23 Wangaratta and District Cricket Association season, with the A grade squad sitting third overall, and several junior players picked to represent the association at Country Week in January.

Club president Thomas Chettleburgh took over the top job in May from Tony Cuskelly, and said the club was in an incredibly strong position overall.

“As a whole, I think we’re pretty happy,” he said.

“We’re on track to where we expected to be - I wouldn’t say we’re exceeding our expectations or underachieving.

“It was an easy transition, they’re big shoes to fill, don’t get me wrong, and we all knew it wasn’t going to be run how ‘Cuss’ ran it, it would be run a different way because we’re two different people.

“The bonus for me is blokes like himself and all the committee are sharing the load a lot more this year just because Cuss did so much.

“It’s been really good, and I think it’s been working quite well and the best part about it is Tony hasn’t gone cold turkey, he’s still around and still doing a lot just behind the scenes.”

Chettleburgh said conversations were still being held between the club and relevant parties, like the Al-

pine Shire, to improve the current cricket facilities at Memorial Park, as well as exploring other potential upgrades including a second oval at McNamara Reserve.

“We’ve had a lot of heathy conversations with the shire and the rec committee because we’ve all got to be on the same page, and all the other user groups for McNamara Reserve, we’ve all got to be on the same page going forward with our master plan,” he said.

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The cricket season will resume on Saturday, January 7 for A grade and a week later for all other grades, with the top grades set to play twoday cricket for the first time in years.

“We haven’t had it for so long, I think it’s going to be fantastic,” Chettleburgh said.

“It’s going to pose a challenge to us, we probably suit the one-day format better as an A grade and A reserve, but we’re all very keen and excited, especially with our A grade, those early wins set them up in a good position.

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THE Wanga Wangaratta and District Cricket Association was forced to cancel last weekend’s matches off the back of several days of heavy rainfall across the North East, compounded by player absences due to surging COVID cases.

Rainfall of between 30mm up to 150mm fell across the region from Wednesday to Friday, making it hard for curators to prepare pitches.

“We had too much rain on Thursday and then I ended up out at Whorouly on Friday and there was a downpour there,” WDCA president Greg Hoysted said.

F JOY COX SHEDS TEARSNOS GOLD AKARA WIIN AS JJA SHE may ha have missed a medal herself, but Mount Beauty’s Britt Cox was shedding tears of joy nonetheless as she hugged teammate and close friend Jakara Anthony after the 23year old crushed the competition to end Australia’s 12-year Winter Olympics goldmedal drought at Beijing on Sunday night.

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THE annual La Fiera match between Savoys and Wangaratta City on Sunday drew a crowd of eager sports fans, but it was a hard day on the park for the Savoy men, who fell 1-4 to the Red Devils.

After heading into half-time down by a goal, the Savoys found their rhythm, but a mental blip caused the home side to concede three further goals and put the result beyond doubt.

“Wangaratta came out with a lot of purpose and intensity in that first half,” Savoys coach Rob Caponecchia said.

FORM FO RMER RM ER AFL AFL superstar Ed FORMER Eddie Betts brought the crowds down to the Whorouly Recreation Reserve on Saturday to witness a hard-fought match with finals-like intensity, but unfortunately for the home team they were unable to get the win, downed by Goorambat 9.11 (65) to 7.7 (49).

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MYRTLEFORD’S senior footballers came agonisingly close to defeating ladder leaders Wangaratta at an extremely muddy McNamara Reserve on Saturday, but were unable to get the job done, losing 5.6 (36) to 5.13 (43).

After heavy rain earlier in the week and two hard-fought matches in the thirds (Myrtleford won by 11 points) and reserves (Wangaratta by 42 points), it didn’t take much for the ground to get chopped up.

Initially, ball movement was possible, with the Magpies converting from their forward entries to take a four point lead over the home side at half-time, before the slog began.

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FORMER Ovens and Murray boss Craig Millar will coach Myrtleford for the next three seasons.

Fresh off resigning from his general manager role at the O&M, Millar will return to his old club as he looks to lead the group towards deep September action.

The school teacher insisted that the primary reason for leaving the league was to switch careers and become a teacher, not to pursue the role at Myrtleford.

MYRTLEFORD’S Pauline Anderson goes running three to four days a week, often getting up at 5:306am for the 10 to 12km stints.

She also does gym training twice a week, primarily to strengthen her legs, and pilates once or twice a week.

“Training hasn’t been as hard as normal,” she said.

BRIGHT FNC ELECTS NEW DE N T PRESIID THE United Bright Football Netball Club has a new person at the helm for the upcoming year following the club’s annual general meeting.

The meeting, held last Wednesday, October 26, saw Gerard Gray move into the top job, taking the reins from Kristi Hacket.

Bright finished the 2023 Ovens and King season second on the senior football ladder and 10th on the A grade netball ladder.

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CHRISTMAS has come early for Myrtleford’s senior football side, with gun big man Kyle Winter-Irving signing on with the Saints for the 2023 O&M season.

A mainstay for the Seymour Lions in the Goulburn Valley League since making his senior debut in 2015, Winter-Irving can play forward or even ruck when required and most recently played six games for the PINT Greenants in the NTFL, and was among the best in five of those matches.

He’s been a regular visitor to the Top End over the last few years where he is recognised as a versatile swingman, while at the Lions he was known for his tough, fearless, attack on the ball, especially at centre half forward.

Now he’s suiting up in the red, white and black, and president Luke Chapman couldn’t be more excited.

“The whole club is thrilled to have Kyle join us,” Chapman said as the Saints wound up the year.

“You could say it was an early Christmas present for the club.”

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“He’s been to the club a few times and trained with us last Thursday night and looked a quality mover on the track,” Chapman said.

“It’s an added bonus that he lives relatively close to town so he will be able to train with us regularly.”

As a former Seymour captain, Winter-Irving will also bring leadership qualities to the club on and off the field according to Chapman.

“His signing has added an extra buzz around the place and the good thing is there will be more to come,” Chapman said.

“In the meantime, I want to wish all our members, volunteers and supporters a happy Christmas and safe new year and we look forward to seeing you all down at the McNamara Reserve in 2023.”

CHRISTMAS WISH COMES TRUE: Myrtleford ended 2021 on a high after signing versatile forward/ ruckman Kyle Winter-Irving.

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