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Licence under consideration

THE Alpine Shire Council was to vote on negotiating a licence agreement with Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP) to oversee the operations and management of the Mystic Mountain Bike Park at their monthly meeting yesterday.

Council’s director of assets and Alpine Community Plantations (ACP) board member Alan Rees said due to increasing visitation to the park, along with a growing number of user groups and events, a more contemporary operating model is required to ensure maximum benefit to park users.

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led, with ACP managing trail maintenance, ongoing operations, licensing, event management and liability,” he said.

“The introduction of the membership model has enabled Mystic Park to remain viable over the last twelve months; however, in addition to financial security, we need to explore additional operating measures to enable a longer-term sustainable solution.”

According to council, the contracting of the operations of Mystic Park to a professional operator by way of an EOI process will

also be under consideration.

Along with the meeting agenda, council also released an assessment of the park’s finance and the risks associated with council taking on the park’s licence.

The assessment says the current licensor of the land, HVP, will not renew its licence with ACP and have stipulated the park will close if Alpine Shire Council does not take on the licence.

“It is the view of HVP that ACP, in its current structure, has found it difficult to manage the asset and the park has outgrown its current governance

structure,” the assessment says.

Mr Rees said if council supports the motion, ACP will continue to work with the community and key stakeholders during this transition period to ensure user priorities can be managed within the contractual arrangement with the new operator.

“If we go down this path, the current community interests, access and safety principles will remain a key focus of the new operating model,” he said.

According to the report to councillors at last night’s meeting, modelling has

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established that Mystic Park can be operated under a model which is financially sustainable, providing an attractive opportunity for a commercial operator while providing income to council which is sufficient to cover its costs relating to supporting the operations of Mystic Park and the relationship with HVP. The report also says that consideration of a range of options beyond expiration of the park’s current licence concluded that no other options are feasible to secure the park’s future.

Mystic Park is currently managed by Alpine

group with volunteer representatives from council, Alpine Cycling Club, Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP), North East Victoria Hang Gliding Club, and Bright and District Chamber of Commerce.

Last year ACP introduced a ‘pay-to-play’ membership model for the park following concerns that operational costs were exceeding its revenue.

The Myrtleford Times/ Alpine Observer will have more details on council’s decision - taken after this paper had gone to press – in next week’s edition.

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LIONS members Kevin Kennedy, Tom White, Paul Tanner and Adrian Villella were maintaining the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve last Wednesday in preparation for the Golden Spurs Rodeo, which will have a bigger online presence this year due to their new website and online ticket booking.  Story page 13 PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Helping our clubs grow SIX organisations in Myrtleford and surrounds are set to receive a collective sum of almost $20,000 as part of Grow Myrtleford+’s latest grant allocation.

The successful grant recipients include the Myrtleford Bowls Club for geotechnical testing for a new synthetic surface and canopy at the club, the Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability Group for a project to revitalise Barwidgee Creek, and the Ovens Valley Canine Club for repairs to their clubroom.

The Myrtleford SES unit is to receive $1405

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for battery-operated emergency lights to aid in responding to urgent calls for assistance.

Myrtleford SES controller David Coates thanked Grow Myrtleford+ for the grant and said the grant fully covers the cost of the lights and accompanying tripod.

He said the lights will be used to illuminate scenes, such as car accidents or other incidents.

Community C i ffund d gives i ffor greens, lilights h and d llandcare d According to Mr Coates, battery-operated lights are more portable as they don’t need to be connected to a generator.

“We’re finding these days there’s a lot more batteryoperated equipment that is quite handy for our purposes,” he said.

“It makes it easier for us to position the light on the scene when we’re not tied to a cable.”

Chair of Grow Myrtleford+ Fiona Nicholls said the projects funded by the grants would have a positive impact on Myrtleford and

surrounding areas.

“We are delighted by the exceptional quality of grant applications we’ve received and extend our congratulations to the successful applicants,” Ms Nicholls said.

“These projects hold the promise of enhancing our community significantly, contributing to the betterment of Myrtleford and its neighbouring regions.

“The Grow Myrtleford+ committee were really pleased to be able to support the SES volunteers because the whole

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community benefits from that,” she said.

The Myrtleford Bowls Club is to receive $5250, which club president Lance Symons said would go towards geotechnical testing of their two greens, quoted at a total of around $13,000 by a geotechnical drilling firm.

He said the testing is a precursor to attaining synthetic greens and a canopy by informing what synthetic surface is best for the site.

Mr Symons said under advice from Alpine Shire Council, who manage

the bowls club land, the club plans to transfer to synthetic greens and a canopy in stages with an overarching business plan.

“We’ll do it in stages, but the feedback from the shire is to do it in little bits over the next couple of years,” he said.

He also thanked the Into Our Hands community foundation and the Grow Myrtleford+ sub fund for their assistance.

Other recipients of the grant round include the Myrtleford Toy Library and Alpine Region Horseman’s Association.

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Stories of hardship and healing at book launch

Tour of Bright road closures THE Tour of Bright cycling event will be held on roads throughout the Alpine Shire this weekend December 2-3, 2023.

The Alpine Shire Council advises motorists there will be an increased number of cyclists using roads throughout Bright and surrounding areas.

Delays are expected.

Tawonga Gap Road and the Pioneer Park entry at Coronation Avenue will be closed from 9am-1:30pm on Saturday.

Uphill lane road closures will be in place on Mount Buffalo Road from 7:30am to approx.

10:30am between Eurobin Creek Picnic Area and Dingo Dell on Sunday.

Coronation Avenue, Churchill Avenue, Morses Creeks Road and the Great Alpine Road between Churchill and the Tawonga Gap are expected to be affected by increased cyclist numbers on Saturday.

By BRODIE EVERIST AROUND 25 attended last Thursday’s launch in Myrtleford of ‘Alpine Bushfire Recovery Stories’, a book of local accounts of the 20192020 Black Summer bushfires.

The book and podcast series was created by charity ‘Kintsugi Heroes’ in partnership with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood House to tell the personal stories of Black Summer bushfires.

The evening began informally at 6pm at the St Paul’s Church Hall where attendees, including book contributors, enjoyed a barbecue dinner.

Proceedings began at 7pm with an introduction from Kintsugi heroes volunteer Patricia Waghorn, who thanked the attendees and Helen McDougall and Dora Sacco for preparing the dinner.

She gave a brief outline of some of the stories in the book, such as John McEvoy’s account of protecting and supporting neighbours, or Jill Graham’s story of the confusion in town during the fires.

Kintsugi Heroes founder Mr Westmoreland then gave a presentation about the project and the work of the charity.

Mr Westmoreland said people who have been through adversity are often passionate about telling their story to assist others, but in the Alpine region that was not the case, which he attributed to unresolved trauma stemming from the fires.

He thanked everyone who gave their account for the project,

STORYTELLERS: (From left) John McEvoy, Geoff Dinning, Jill Graham, Mark Kettle, Ian Westmoreland, Janice Newnham and Ron Janas at the book launch last Thursday. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Tech skills sessions

GOOD TIMES: Book launch attendees Karen Gasperotti and Helen Hunter. including attendees Cr Ron Janas, former Victorian Government fire advisor Mark Kettle, Dederang farmer John McEvoy and Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre manager Jill Graham.

“There’s absolutely no doubt that storytelling improves our mental and physical wellbeing,” he said.

“Through what we’re doing here we’re actually helping the community continue on the recovery pathway.

“This has been one of my main passions for the last 12 months, I’ve learned so much in the community.”

After Mr Westmoreland’s presentation attendees enjoyed a dessert before a question-and-answer session with Ms Graham.

Recorded conversations were edited and issued as the ‘Kintsugi Heroes: Alpine Series’ podcasts and the book’s accounts are based from those interviews.

THE Bright Library is holding one-onone tech skill lessons every Thursday from November 30 to December 14, as part of the Digital Literacy for Seniors Program.

Bookings are essential, call 5755 1540 to book.

Attendees should bring their own devices Microsoft or Android only.

Kintsugi Heroes is an organisation that works with those who have suffered trauma or adverse circumstances to record and publish their experience, both as a process of healing and to create a permanent historical record to help others.

Kintsugi Heroes is named after the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold, meaning the breakage is not only visible, but a cherished part of the pottery.

Gateway trees impact still uncertain, says report

By BRODIE EVERIST THE impact to Bright’s ‘gateway trees’ from the Bright Valley Development is not fully known, a council report has said, but a maximum of two mature trees were proposed to be removed in the planning application that was to be considered by councillors yesterday.

According to the report for yesterday’s meeting, council engaged an arborist to peer review the development applicant’s assessment into the impact on the avenue of a proposed intersection into the Great Alpine Road.

The arborist found the applicant’s assessment does not demonstrate the longterm viability of retained trees, said the council report.

“While the subject report

states excavation will be required within multiple Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) and Structural Root Zones (SRZ), it does not demonstrate long-term viability of the retained trees or quantify the potential impacts,” the report said, quoting comments from the arborist.

“Importantly, it does not provide details on the impact of the existing structures in proximity to the subject trees and the influence this has on root distribution.

“As the trees have grown alongside the existing road it is likely that they have an asymmetric root distribution, as such encroachment calculations based on an indicative (circular) TPZ does not provide adequate insight into the potential impacts.

“The impact assessment fails to consider that the im-

pact on the existing trees will be higher due to works being closer to the tree where higher concentration of roots exist as a result of an asymmetrical root distribution.”

An indicative design for the intersection in the council report shows three gateway trees are also slated for relocation.

According to the report, council officers consider the true impact of an intersection will likely be better known at the detailed design stage, which the report says is typically undertaken once a planning permit has been issued.

The report said a Tree Management Plan (TMP) will be required and approved by council prior to any works commencing on the intersection, and the plan will require the applicant to identify protection

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measures to ensure minimal impact on the trees and the management of the impacted trees’ health for a 5-year period.

According to the council report, the proposed intersection into the Great Alpine Road includes left and right turn lanes out of the site, a short left deceleration lane to turn into the site and a right-hand storage lane.

In a council statement released last week, council’s director of customer and community, Helen Havercroft, said council is aware of the high level of community interest in the development, especially surrounding the impact on the trees along the Great Alpine Road, bushfire risk and soil contamination.

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to issuing a permit, the level of detail required to determine this exceeds the level of information generally required to support a permit application,” she said.

“The proposed permit conditions clearly stipulate that a maximum of two mature trees may be removed and should the detailed intersection design require more to be removed, the applicant will need to amend their planning permit, which will provide council with the opportunity to further consider the proposal.”

Ms Havercroft said other issues of concern for the community, including bushfire risk and soil contamination, had also been addressed in the proposed permit conditions.

“In relation to bushfires, the peer review and CFA response clearly recognises

the potential bushfire risk for the development of the land,” she said.

“The mitigation measures proposed by CFA in its permit conditions are considered an acceptable and reasonable response that has had due consideration to minimising the loss of human life consistent with the requirement of the Alpine Planning Scheme.

“As per the proposed condition on the permit, the additional contamination work to be undertaken prior to any works commencing on site will ensure that any potential contamination risk is addressed, and the land is suitable for a sensitive use.”

The report recommended council issue a planning permit for the multi-stage development, subject to over 100 conditions included in the report.

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Local gardener awarded inaugural scholarship BRIGHT man Nash Thomas has been awarded the inaugural 2023 Stuart Hargreaves Scholarship, announced by Community Bank Bright and the Hargreaves family last week.

The scholarship awards Mr Thomas $5000 to assist him in growing his garden maintenance and mowing business, NJT Mowing, through purchasing essential, modern and lightweight equipment to allow him to work more efficiently.

According to the community bank, Mr Thomas became paralysed in the upper right side of his body after a serious car accident in June, and subsequently became unable to continue his arboriculture apprenticeship and full-time position with a local arborist.

After months of rehabilitation, Nash has been dedicated to creating a new career for himself despite his setbacks.

“After my accident I have been left with some life-changing injuries and was not able to continue with my apprenticeship,” he said.

“This was quite devastating to me, but thankfully through my recovery I have found a career that is very viable to me and fulfils my desire to be doing physical work whilst outside with nature.”

The Stuart Hargreaves Scholarship was established to assist a local young person to begin the journey on their career path, and is named in honour of the late Stuart Hargreaves, a founding member of the Community

A PRELIMINARY assessment of Bright’s Gateway trees has said they are likely to meet the threshold of local significance and may warrant the application of a Heritage Overlay, according to the Alpine Shire Council.

A council report for yesterday’s meeting detailed the views expressed by community members on the Bright Valley Development, which risks removing or relocating trees on the avenue leading into the town.

According to council, the ‘Great Alpine Road (western gateway), Bright Landscape and Heritage Preliminary Assessment Report’ was to identify whether the avenue of trees has the potential to reach the threshold of local heritage significance and warrants the preparation of a detailed assessment and application of appropriate planning controls.

The report says council has now engaged the consultant to prepare a detailed assessment, which would include a place citation report, a statement of significance and a curtilage for the heritage place.

“Once complete, this information can then be used to inform a planning scheme amendment to apply appropriate planning controls to the land,” the report says.

“The detailed assessment is expected to be submitted to council in early 2024 for consideration.”

A GARDENER’S GRANT: Bright local Nash Thomas (right) has been awarded the inaugural Stuart Hargreaves Scholarship. Pictured with with Community Bank Bright board member Kim Murrells (left) and Rebecca Neylon (middle).

PHOTO: Brodie Everist Bank Bright branch.

Rebecca Neylon, Stuart’ Hargreaves’ granddaughter speaking on behalf of the family, said Mr Thomas is a deserving recipient of the scholarship due to his resilience and determination.

“It’s evident Nash is a hard worker and instead of giving up

on his dream, he created a new one,” Ms Neylon said.

“Nash is exactly the type of person Pop would have wanted to lend a hand to and to be able to do that in his memory with the Stuart Hargreaves Scholarship is a fantastic feeling for the Hargreaves family.”

Kim Murrells, a member of Community Bank Bright’s board of directors, said they are thrilled to be able to offer this scholarship to Mr Thomas.

“He is a most worthy recipient, and we all look forward to seeing him on many lawns around the region,” Ms Murrells said.

Provincial Press purchases Tumut-based newspapers VICTORIAN regional publisher Provincial Press Group (PPG) has reached agreement with Luke Watson of Wilkie Watson Publications to purchase his family’s Tumut-based mastheads and business in New South Wales.

Following the purchase of The Monaro Post and Jindabyne Summit Sun last year, PPG will acquire Tumut and Adelong Times, Tumbarumba Times and The Gundagai Independent in January 2024, trading as Riverina Media Group.

The agreement also includes

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mastheads, The Temora Independent and Narrandera Argus and The Lake News, the latter published with support of a Lake Cargelligo community services group.

The Wiklie Watson families have been newspaper publishers and commercial printers in Tumut for four generations, having expanded their operations into the mid Riverina in the last decade.

The purchase also follows PPG’s acquisition of several NSW Central West and Hilltops mastheads from ACM in May this year.

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“They fit with our aim of growth and will be supported by our group publishing and printing technologies,” he said.

PPG’s division North East Media (NEM) publishes the weekly Myrtleford Times and Alpine Observer and other North East Victorian community newspapers.

NEM chief executive officer Edward Higgins said with declining electronic media news services in regional NSW, community newspapers were more soought after for trusted coverage of news and local government organisations.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Well-informed debate on the BESS is needed I READ with interest the articles in the Alpine Observer on 22nd November about the Dederang Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

The community response provided an informative crosssection of some key sources of current and future information in what we are all experiencing as a rapidly changing energy transformation for our communities.

TREK and the Alpine Shire Council have been actively involved in Mount Beauty’s renewable energy transition as previously reported by the Alpine Observer, regarding the installation of solar PV and a battery on the Mount Beauty Stadium and pool.

In addition, they have been active participants along with Sustainable Upper Ovens (SUO) and the Myrtleford Community Energy Group, plus others, in a study being conducted by Indigo Power’s Nick MasonSmith (who lives in Mount Beauty).

This study is investigating the feasibility of community batteries, like Yackandandah’s ‘Yack01’, particularly on critical community facilities.

LIGHT IT UP: The Myrtleford SES unit is to receive $1405 for battery-operated emergency lights under the latest grant round from Grow Myrtleford+. Pictured are chair of Grow Myrtleford+ Fiona Nicholls and Myrtleford SES controller David Coates with one of the unit’s generator-driven lights.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist They have focused on flow battery technology, which cannot undergo thermal runaway; when battery fires occur in lithium-ion batteries they are nearly impossible to put out and are very toxic.

The fire risk with lithiumion technology in stationary batteries, although very low, nonetheless remains a major concern in our bushfire-prone shire with its more vulnerable villages in nestled narrow valleys, such as Harrietville.

Harrietville residents first raised the issues of toxic fumes and the inability of the CFA to extinguishing a lithium battery fire with SUO four years ago.

Consequently, SUO is looking at flow battery technology not only to replace community

batteries but also, household stationary batteries.

Making this change would create a more resilient and reliable microgrid during bushfire events.

The Alpine Shire Council is aware of SUO’s concerns in this matter.

At the All-Energy Conference in Melbourne last month our local community’s representatives from the Alpine Shire Council, SUO and other community energy groups, Indigo Power and Mondo, attended.

At this conference, the challenges and opportunities that the transition to a renewable energy smart grid will offer as we move away from our aging and less reliable coal fired power stations, were

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discussed and debated in detail.

Please stay engaged.

Join your local energy groups and encourage a strong wellinformed debate on the BESS and our community’s energy transition.

On a less pleasant note: the door knockers are back!

They will try to sell you cheap, heat pump hot water systems.

Buyer beware, they are cheap, often unreliable, often too small, often too noisy, and in time, could cost you a lot of money to fix or replace.

Talk to your local tradies or your community energy group before you sign anything with sales of this nature.

Dennis Lambert Sustainable Upper Ovens Inc

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Laying the foundations for fitness at local parks WORKERS were smoothing the concrete last Friday morning on what will be the base of Riverside Park’s fitness equipment installation, one of two hoped to be ready for use by Christmas.

Alpine Health and Gateway Health as part of the Active Alpine Group, in partnership with the Bright Lions and Myrtleford Rotary, announced the commencement of the installation of the outdoor fitness equipment in Myrtleford’s Apex Park and Porepunkah’s Riverside Park last week.

Funding of $331,000 was received from the Victorian Government, Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery funding arrangements and the Bendigo Bank.

According to Maureen Ryland, project lead at Alpine Health, the installation will increase and promote opportunities to be active, enhance health and wellbeing, and build resilience and social connection for a healthy, thriving community within the Alpine Shire.

The equipment at Porepunkah and Myrtleford adds to similar installations at Tawonga, Mount Beauty and Harrietville.

Ms Ryland said the equipment to be installed in Myrtleford and Porepunkah was chosen by an accredited exercise physiologist

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EXERCISE ENTHUSIASTS: Alpine Health project lead Maureen Ryland (middle) with Bright Lions members Marie and John Thomas at the Riverside Park site where outdoor fitness equipment will soon be installed.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist along with feedback from community consultation, offering a wide range of equipment suitable for all abilities.

“We look forward to community members coming and using this free Outdoor Fitness Equipment to enhance their health and wellbeing,” she said.

She said they are hoping the equipment will be ready for use

by Christmas and an official

launch at both sites will take place in 2024.

According to Ms Ryland, the Alpine Active Group will be offering free classes to the community in both Myrtleford and Porepunkah in 2024 for correct use of the equipment and to aid sustainability.

They will also be creating a ‘Train the Trainer’ video to encourage peer-led classes at these community assets.

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Lions members John and Marie Thomas said they were keen to use the equipment as they live only two blocks away from the park.

“I’ve got a crook hip but once that’s fixed I’ll be here,” Mr Thomas said.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

For further information contact Maureen Ryland on 0437 366 982 or maureen.ryland@ alpinehealth.org.au.

Nominate and celebrate community champions NOMINATIONS for the 2024 Alpine Shire Community Awards are now open, inviting community members to nominate individuals worthy of recognition.

These annual awards serve as a tribute to outstanding individuals, young achievers, noteworthy events, and community groups that have demonstrated excellence, resilience, and a commitment to giving back throughout the past year.

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth emphasised the significance of these awards in acknowledging the diverse talents and generous spirits within the community.

“The Alpine Shire Community Awards showcase an incredible array of talent, determination, and generosity,” he said.

“Whether overcoming challenges, dedicating time to support others, demonstrating remarkable leadership in adversity, or serving as the backbone of the community, these awards celebrate the unsung heroes among us.”

Mayor Forsyth encourages everyone to take part in recognising those who deserve to be celebrated.

“If you know someone in our community making a positive impact, nominate them for an award and let their story inspire us all,” he said.

Categories for the awards include Local Achiever of the Year, Local Young Achiever of the Year, Community Event of the Year and Community Organisation of the Year.

Winners will be announced at community celebrations held around the shire on Friday, January 26.

For more information, nomination guidelines and to submit your nomination, visit: https://engage.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/ alpine-shire-community-awards.

Hardcopy nomination forms are available at council’s Bright Office and libraries in Myrtleford and Mount Beauty.

Nominations close at 11:59pm on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

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Porepunkah Christmas Party attracts 240 people

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE POREPUNKAH came alive on Sunday as the community gathered for a festive celebration of the Porepunkah Community Christmas Party hosted by Porepunkah Op Shop and Porepunkah Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Volunteer Katarina Hughes said the event saw an impressive turnout of 240 people, spanning all ages and bringing families and friends together for an unforgettable day. Â “The festive atmosphere was coupled with a variety of activities throughout the day,” she said.

“The event featured live music, a talent show that showcased the incredible skills of community members, face painting for the little ones, engaging yard games, and a delectable spread of food that satisfied everyone’s taste buds.

“Despite the threat of inclement weather just days before, the spirits remained high, and the community spirit shone through.

“Full acknowledgment of the history of and the closure of the Porepunkah Op Shop was discussed.

“The community expressed gratitude for the years of support the Op Shop has provided; it served as a reminder of the vital role such establishments play in bringing communities together.

“The event also served as a platform to highlight the ongoing need for volunteers, particularly for the Porepunkah CFA. “The dedication of current volunteers was commended, and a call was made for more individuals to step forward and contribute to the community’s safety and well-being.

“The positive impact of volunteering for the CFA was emphasised, illustrating how such efforts can strengthen community bonds and resilience.

“As the day came to a close, the resounding sentiment among attendees was one of gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the Porepunkah Community Christmas Party a resounding success.

“The event not only celebrated the holiday season but also showcased the strength and unity that define the Porepunkah community as a whole.”

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THE Falls Creek SES unit is to receive over $34,000 for a replacement snowmobile and stretcher sled, the Victorian Government announced last week as part of the 202324 Victorian Emergency Service Equipment Program (VESEP) grants.

Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes visited the Harcourt CFA brigade on Thursday to announce the grants, which will reportedly help volunteer emergency services agencies across the state to purchase equipment and improve their emergency response capability.

According to the government, VESEP grants help fund modern operational equipment, vehicles and appliances and minor facility improvements for emergency service volunteer groups.

As part of this year’s program, CFA will receive more than $10.8 million to fund 143 initiatives, helping to ensure Victoria’s volunteer fire service is well-equipped to carry out its critical work.

Chiltern, Darlington and Maude brigades will all receive $394,000 to purchase new medium tankers, significantly boosting their firefighting capabilities, while Camperdown, Sarsfield and Mallacoota brigades will each receive $100,000 towards the upgrade of their volunteer headquarters.

The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) will receive more than $2.4 million, the government announced, with Corio, Kaniva and Phillip Island units among others to receive grants of more than $80,000 to replace utility vehicles.

“Volunteers look forward to the VESEP grants every year – we’re proud to support the vital fundraising work they do with this program,” Ms Symes said.

“Our selfless emergency services volunteers are there when we need them most and these grants are all about helping ensure they have the latest equipment to do what they do best – protect communities and save lives.”

According to the government, they have provided more than $123 million in VESEP grants to volunteers around the state since 2015.

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Lots on at Bright Community Garden

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Bright Community Garden (BCG) is relaunching their inclusive outdoor space this summer with a line-up of new events and regular helping bees.

The first bee will be this Saturday with all tall and small people invited to drop in for a chat and to garden for as long or little time as you like.

Garden spokesperson, Katie Steven, said getting involved in the community garden is a great way to make new connections, while sharing your knowl-

edge of plants and soil or learning new skills.

“No prior experience is required to come along and have a go,” she said.

“We are happy to show people the ropes and you don’t need to bring any equipment as the community garden is fully equipped.

“We have a greenhouse, established fruit trees, vegetables and herbs in our swales and wicking beds.”

The garden group is also planning a series of growing and planting workshops which will be open to all ages.

“The emphasis is on im-

plementing and promoting organic and regenerative gardening and soil management,” Ms Steven said.

“The BCG hosts school groups for community volunteer work as well, so please contact me if you or your school may be interested in participating in this initiative.

“Finally, BCG is holding a Summer Harvest Festival on February 3, with plans for live music, a food swap, children’s gardening activities and more, so pop this into your diary.”

The first helping bee is this weekend, December 2

from 8-11am, the garden is situated behind the Uniting Church at the top of Church Street.

BCG helping bees will be on the first Thursday and Saturday of the month from 8am to 11am from September through May annually.

For more information and to get involved, call Katie on 0425 763 434 or email brightcommunitygarden@protonmail.com.

You can also find the garden on social media under Bright Community Garden on Facebook and Bright.

Community.Garden on Instagram.

COME ALONG: Bright Community Garden member Katie Steven is welcoming all to come have a chat and spend time in the garden.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Remarkable ‘Tappies’ claim state honour

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN NESAY’S transitional services team were “absolutely honoured” to have been acknowledged for their excellence in ending homelessness among local youth.

At the Council to Homeless Persons conference at Melbourne Town Hall last Monday the NESAY (The North East Support and Action for Youth) team was announced as a Victorian Homelessness Achievement Award winner in its nominated category.

The award comes off the back of providing more than 200 support episodes during the last financial year for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Wangaratta, Benalla and Mansfield region, a “remarkable achievement” in the eyes of the Council to Homeless Persons panel, given the current state of the housing market.

TOP MARKS: Ruth Nugent and Amanda Crane (holding the award) from NESAY’S transitional service team were thrilled to be recognised for their excellence in ending homelessness in local youth last Monday in Melbourne.

NESAY transitional services manager, Claire Anderson, said the team was thrilled to be recongnised with the state award.

“It’s a privilege to work with these young people and help them through their journey,” she said.

“To achieve some housing outcomes is a wonderful achievement and even if we don’t do that we’re helping address barriers that have led to homelessness.

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the work the team does and also acknowledges the young people we work with, they’re the ones who allow us into their lives and trust us to work with them, it’s lovely.”

The transitional services team, nicknamed the ‘Tappies’, works with young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness as part of the Victorian Homelessness system.

The Tappies gained a high number of transitional housing,

long term housing, and private rental options for the young people they worked with throughout the year, in partnership with many organisations and receiving referrals from BeyondHousing.

Ms Anderson said the dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes for youth in the region was a standout ability of her team.

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Making an impact with a smile

Summer Series returns

By BRODIE EVERIST

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

THE Myrtleford Laughter Club are on a mission to spread good cheer with the ‘smile hello effect’, encouraging locals to smile and say hi to those they pass in the street and the shops.

The club is proposing local residents take photos of themselves smiling with a positive prompt on an A4 page, such as that shown in the photo, then print them out and display them publicly on social media or on a local shop window (with permission from shop managers).

According to the club, the project aims to help bring about good will, friendliness, kindness and respect to those you meet, fostering positivity and resilience, building connections, and lifting spirits.

“The bottom line is to encourage people to smile, and say hello to the next person they see,” laughter yoga teacher Kym Goodman said.

“The more people that you say hello to, the more you will feel better, and it improves their day.”

She said the Bank WAW branch and Coles Myrtleford will have a designated window for the public to place their photos, while most local businesses are agreeable to hosting photos with permission.

Businesses are encouraged to get behind this project and have their own happy staff pics displayed in windows, counter areas, checkout or around your shop.

Suggested prompts include ‘smile, pass it on’, ’give away a smile’, ‘smile out loud’ or ‘I’m for smiles’.

It is also recommended to spread the word on social media using the hashtags ##smilehelloeffectmyrtleford, #helloeffectmyrtleford and #gidayeffectmyrtleford.

“It doesn’t take much to change people’s day,” Ms Goodman said.

“I know the more smile and hellos you give out, the more come back to you, the better you feel.”

GOOD FUN: Myrtleford local John Goodman is hoping locals will get involved with the ‘smile hello effect’ and put up a cheerful public photo of themselves like this one.

Pony club to celebrate 60 years THE Myrtleford Pony Club will celebrate 60 years since its first rally next month.

On Saturday, December 9 the group will hold its final rally for the year at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve along with club presentations and celebrate their anniversary with games and a catchup.

During the morning pony

games, jumping and inhouse presentations will be held to round off the year.

All past members, supporters and friends are invited to join the club during the afternoon from 1pm – 3pm for a get-together, reminisce with a cuppa and enjoy the cutting of the 60th birthday cake.

To find out more about

Myrtleford Pony Club contact Karen Gasperotti on 0438277010.

The new membership year will commence this January.

EQUINE ANNIVERSARY: Junior members Oakley Deveson and Tia Barnes look forward to celebrating 60 years for Myrtleford Pony Club.

Make your lawn better

MYRTLEFORD’S Summer Series is back this summer with local artist Rudi Katterl taking the reins and putting together a great collection for the 2023/24 program.

The weekly events, brought to you by the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Alpine Shire, will continue with the familyfriendly, picnic style, outdoor live entertainment in Myrtleford Piazza.

President of the Myrtleford Chamber, Jim van Geet, was pleased to announce the return of the series.

“Rudi has put together a great program, we’re looking forward to kickstarting the event on December 1,” he said.

“Chairs and umbrellas are provided just bring yourself and friends along to be entertained.

“Buy take out for dinner and picnic in the piazza this summer, all the way through to February 19.”

The events will be held every Friday evening in December from 6pm-8pm before moving to every Saturday night in January and February at the same time.

This year’s line up includes JD and the Kat, Next Door Camellias, Adam Lindsay, LifeDreamers, Tahlia Brain, Red Brick Radio, Elissa and Rudi, Chloe Jade, The Stents, Cat Magic, North East Vic With One Voice Choir and The Sneakers.

For more information and to keep up to date, go to the Myrtleford Summer Series Facebook Page.

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PLAYING OUR SONG: The Mount Beauty School band with conductor Isabelle Hungerford.

SCHOOL’S OUT: Mount Beauty year 12 students were honoured for their efforts.

Christmas tree lights up this Friday THE lights on the Christmas Tree in downtown Mount Beauty will be switched on this Friday, December 1 starting at 6.30pm.

Everyone is invited to come along with a picnic and enjoy the carols.

A treat and drink will be on offer for all the kids attending thanks to AGL. It will be lots of fun for everyone .

CELEBRATIONS and end of year performances have been happening at the Mount Beauty Secondary College beginning, on Thursday, November 16 when the year

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

12 Graduation took place at West Peak Hotel.

It was attended by 160 family and friends of the students.

It began with a speech from the College Captains, Ellie Wiseman and Callum Bowring, reminiscing on the last six years on behalf of their peers.

Year 12 coordinator Keanne McCraw, and principal Ms Simone Roy recognised the hard work and dedication the students have demonstrated to complete their VCE, wishing them luck in their future endeavours.

Students were presented with a framed certificate, and a gift bag with some mementos as a reminder of their time at the MBSC .

Students also received a pack of careers and pathways information from Careers Practitioner Joanna Macklan.

On Friday, November 17 the Music students from primary and secondary schools performed outdoors at the Jessie Hollonds Studio.

It was well attended by family and friends of the students as well as teachers from the MBSC. People were able to relax and listen to the music, with some folks bringing a picnic to enjoy, Music teacher Isabelle Hungerford has been

working with the students all year to showcase the repertoire they have been learning .

Students involved in the band program have a small group instrument lesson each week and attend band practice once a week after school.

Seven year 12 students will have their names added to the Bruce Vine and Glenn Ramage loyalty board as they have been in the band since grade 5.

ON Alpine FM Brunch program today at 9.30am I will be speaking with award

winning author Jessica Au on her book ‘Cold enough for Snow’, then at 10.40am Alpine presenter Caitlin Frawley and I will present a review on the film “Killers of the Flower Moon” a three and a half hour masterpiece.

After the 11am news Michael Ahearn will be joining me on the Talking Heads segment.

Great variety follows the Brunch program including the Alpine Leisure Group request program, then Radio Reading for those with Print Disability, the Pale Blue Dot sustainability program and the Hilarious Sports review from the ‘Has Beens’.

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Good set for apples, berries, chestnuts too early to tell

Take responsibility this fire season

By BRODIE EVERIST LOCAL growers are saying the summer and autumn crop is looking good, but a frost played some havoc in October.

Don Nightingale of Nightingale’s Apples said their fruit set is strong, with a warm spring helping foster active bee pollination.

“We’ve got nice crops, looking good,” he said, “The drier season is definitely more favourable for growers.”

He said it is too soon to tell for chestnuts as they have not begun flowering.

The trees are healthy, he said, but a late October frost did hit around 30-40 acres of chestnut trees at their property in Stanley.

Orchardist Henry Hilton from Snowline Fruits in Stanley said he protected his trees from that same cold snap by spraying them with water, a trick he has been using for “donkey’s years”.

The watering uses a process called ‘the latent heat of fusion’ to keep plants from freezing.

While the plants may be coat-

GROWING GOOD: Don Nightingale, of Nightingale’s Apples, said their fruit set is strong. PHOTO: Brodie Everist ed with ice due to the water, the process of water freezing emits warmth that allows the plants to stay above their freezing temperature, which is slightly lower than water.

“As long as you keep the water going it doesn’t matter how much ice is there,” he said.

“That latent heat just keeps the plants from freezing.”

However, that same technique meant he damaged some rasp-

berry canes; the ice build-up on the shoots caused them to break from the weight.

“That’s life on the land,” he said.

Mr Hilton said his fruit business is up for sale after working in the industry for around 50 years, attributing the move to his age and increasing costs of operation.

The 75-year-old said government regulation as well as increasing costs of wages, freight,

insurance, electricity and fuel was making the business more demanding.

“Regulations and rules are making life difficult, along with the cost increases,” he said.

“The fun’s gone out of it.”

Meanwhile, Eurobin berry grower Rain Wang said he’s only growing blueberries and blackberries this year, but it’s likely to be a good crop even though weather has been a little dry.

ALPINE Shire Council is reminding communities to remain vigilant and get prepared for the upcoming fire season.

Fine fuels, including bark, leaves, twigs, and long grass, are highly combustible materials that can easily ignite during a bushfire, leading to rapid and uncontrollable fire spread.

By taking responsibility for clearing these potential fire hazards from yards, property owners and residents not only protect themselves but also contribute to the overall safety of the community.

Alpine Shire mayor, John Forsyth, said as the fire season draws closer, preparedness is essential.

“Council has an obligation under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 to reduce the risk of fire to the community,” he said.

“We urge every member of our community to do their part in this important effort.”

Cr Forsyth said by taking these proactive measures to reduce fine fuels on our properties, such as leaves and branches, we can significantly reduce the risk of bushfires and protect the lives and homes of our residents.

Council will issue Fire Prevention Notices and subsequent penalties to property owners and residents who fail to act on their responsibility, with fines reaching up to $1923 under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958.

For more information on bushfire preparedness and property maintenance requirements, please visit https://www. alpineshire.vic.gov.au/council/fire-floodand-emergencies/plan-and-prepare or visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property.

Council’s Fire Prevention Notices Factsheet has more information about what to do if you receive a Fire Prevention Notice.

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE DESPITE a heavy downpour on Friday night, a 150 strong crowd of people enjoyed the annual Bright Christmas tree lighting and market last week.

Sole organiser Gail Bennett said it was disappointing for the stallholders but she was thankful to the community for braving the elements.

“It was still a successful event, I’m so glad people still came along to enjoy it,” she said.

“A huge thank you to everyone who came, the Bright Lazy Boys for their help putting up the tree, Jan Fenn selling raffle tickets and Yvonne Huggins for her support and help that she generously gives every year.

“I love doing this so we will be bigger and better next year, not that the kids minded the rain, they still enjoyed it immensely.

“Especially the fairy floss provided by our Lions club and the face painting was well received.”

Porepunkah couple John and Kath Simpson won first prize in the raffle.

If anyone would like to help out with next year’s event, please contact Gail on 0499 567 548.

SANTA: Local children enjoyed the event, with a visit from Santa Claus himself.

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Suicide prevention initiative grants now available

By RYAN MALCOLM GRANTS of up to $150,000 are now open to community groups, organisations and service providers to deliver projects aimed at reducing the impact and incidence of suicide.

Murray Primary Health Network will oversee the grants, ranging from up to $10,000, $20,000 and $150,000 to fund multiple approaches across the community to make a difference in reducing suicide rates.

Murray PHN chief executive officer Matt Jones said the organisation’s recent experiences demonstrated communities usually understood the barriers, needs, challenges and opportunities they faced, and that the right grassroots projects could generate effective local results.

“Every suicide is a tragedy, and one that can be felt deeply in rural and regional areas, where almost everyone knows someone whose

family or friends have been impacted,” he said.

“The ripple effect of suicide in a small community means that we should be empowering those with first-hand experiences and local insight to help provide targeted support where it is needed most.”

Murray PHN is currently working to embed the Black Dog Institute’s communityled Lifespan framework across the region, following successful two-year trials at Mildura and Benalla.

For grant applications to be successful, they must meet elements of the framework, which includes focuses on mental health in schools, training the community to recognise and respond to suicidality, providing opportunities to be part of change and improving emergency and follow-up care for suicidal crisis.

Another important element is the inclusion of people with lived experience, such as those who

have experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a suicide attempt, supported a loved one through suicidal crisis or been bereaved by suicide.

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Rodeo committee secretary Mick Cross said they now sell tickets online, through Melbourne-based ticket seller Ticketebo, and attendees can save five dollars a ticket by booking online.

He said online ticketing is easier to manage as the organisers can better predict how many attendees they will have, and many attendees now expect an online booking service.

“You can manage things far more easily by knowing your numbers prior to the event,” he said. “[At] the Yarra Glen Rodeo you could only buy tickets online.”

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However, he reassured attendees they will still have ticket sales on the day.

“Everything’s available at the gate, but we prefer people buy them online,” he said.

He said they have also established a website through engaging a local IT specialist, while they will also have active Facebook and Instagram pages.

Last year the Myrtleford Lions were working to prevent the waterlogging of the arena due to months of wetter-than-average weather,

but this year Mr Cross said the arena is suitably dry.

In the lead up to the rodeo the arena will be rotaryhoed and levelled to ensure a safe surface for the rider and livestock.

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Julian Lamb How long have you lived in the area?

14 years.

What do you do for a living?

Not much right now, I’m injured, but I’m a tree man. I’ve been doing trees for about two years.

How did you get into that?

I saw an ad. I called them up and they put me through training.

What are your hobbies or interests?

Trees for a start. I do motorcycle riding, project cars as well. I like a lot of camping and four-wheel driving, that sort of thing, when I have a working four-wheel drive.

What do you like about the area?

Everything really, it’s the opposite of Melbourne. A little bit more quiet.

It’s nice to see trees and not so much concrete.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

For a walk down the main street, I suppose. I’ve gone up to the bush before, just up to the hills near Reform Hill. I’ve had my old friends from Melbourne enjoy that quite a bit.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Not so much. I know it’s getting a lot busier. I wouldn’t like to see it get too busy, but otherwise it’s pretty much perfect as it is.

Do you have any ambitions for the future?

Not a whole lot. I already own a property and would love to stay here the rest of my life. That’d be nice.

How long have you been living in the area?

Nearly two years.

What do you do for a living?

I’m recently retired from working with the government communications watchdog, but I continue to do some work on a volunteer basis with the organisation that advocates for consumers on communications issues - the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I’m passionate about crosscountry skiing and running, and enjoy participating in local events such as Bright Parkrun, the Buffalo Stampede, the Bright Alpine Climb and the Kangaroo Hoppet.

And I also enjoy supporting some of these events as a volunteer.

Something a little less active: I learn Spanish, which I find both a lot of fun and a lot of hard work.

And I love spending time with my three (adult) children and my (very young) granddaughter.

What do you like about the area?

There’s almost too much to like. But one thing that maybe doesn’t get mentioned so much is the strong community spirit in the area, the welcome that’s offered to new people, and the generosity of locals, looking out for and helping others in our community.

It sometimes takes my breath away. It’s an enormous strength and makes it a delight to live in the area.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

BRIGHT We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the state, so it’s a difficult choice.

It’s hard to go past Mount Buffalo, which not only offers terrific views but also features some of the most enjoyable and varied walks (or runs) in the area. I also like to take visitors to areas above the treeline around Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Mount Feathertop, which have a distinctive and raw beauty.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I wouldn’t change very much. But I do feel we need to do more about

the lack of affordable housing in the area - I hate to think that permanent residents no longer being able to live in local caravan parks might be seen as a reflection of how our community looks after its own.

One other thing: I’d love to see the great food and drink produced in the area better showcased.

We have some brilliant and innovative winemakers, brewers, distillers, cheesemakers and food producers, but I don’t think a casual visitor to the area would easily appreciate how great all of it is.

Noah Tanzen How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived here for 18 years.

I was born in Geelong and came up here as a toddler.

What do you like about living here?

The amount of opportunities you can get when you become involved in the community.

Would you like to see any changes?

More youth-based community events.

What do you do, your hobbies and interests?

I have a pilots licence and I love gliding, particularly in the alps. I volunteer for the CFA, I received the Young Achievers for being community-minded,

MT BEAUTY and I would like to continue this life of involvement with the community. I work part time behind the bar at the Moutain Monk Brewery.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I would take them to the rivers, particularly the East River, take them four-wheel driving up behind Mount Emu, then onto Mountain Monk Brewery for one of their special brews.

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LOOKING FOR A BOAT BUYER: Stallholder Jack Anders with his dog Izzy and the boat he had for sale.

GOT THE GOODS: Ray Carlson and Brian Littlechild assisted Lisa Buckley with her stall.

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE and BRODIE EVERIST THE weekend rain stopped many from heading outdoors, but the Bright Lions Car Boot Sale on Saturday escaped the downpour, with 30 sites worth of goodies for locals to purchase.

Organiser Lisa Buckley said although 35 sites didn’t show up, the market was a success with stall-

holders buying off each other and selling their wares to enthusiastic attendees.

“Rain was forecast for the day but it didn’t rain at all after the morning downpour,” she said.

“It was a great success, I would’ve liked a bit more attendance from locals but we’ll aim for that next year.

“The stallholders were happy and we had multiple requests for another one, and even to put on

more than one a year.

“It’s something we’ll consider but definitely have to discuss as it was a lot of work.

“Overall it was great and the camaraderie was wonderful to see.”

Stallholder Jack Anders didn’t manage to sell his tinny, but said he got some local interest.

“No one’s got $3000 in their pocket,” he said.

However, he did sell a lot of “eclectic

stuff ” he had retrieved from his shed.

He said they had been lucky with the weather, with rain stopping when the car boot sale started and holding off until around 2pm.

Stallholder Lindsey Gladstone was selling books, CDs, household bric-a-brac, toys and a vacuum cleaner.

She said the sale went well.

“The Lions were very organised,” she said.

Social club spreading Christmas cheer THE Harrietville Social Club, with artistic ideas from Brian Fleming and the help of many members, have made five new various themed Santas.

This is the 12th year for the display and brings the total to 43 throughout the township.

The idea came from a past member of the social club Jeannette Jolly, and since then members have delighted in preparing and decorating the main street of Harrietville.

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ALPINE Shire Council are continuing to show their support for The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

The annual international campaign began on Saturday and runs until December 10 Human Rights Day. Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said family violence and gender-based violence are driven by inequality, discrimination and marginalisation.

“Respect sits at the core of all safe, healthy and equal relationships,” he said.

“It’s time for businesses, communities and individuals to make a commitment to eliminating all forms of discrimination and realising the vision for gender equal communities and workplaces.”

Research has consistently found that disrespect increases the likelihood of violence against women.

Cr Forsyth said genderbased violence causes severe harm to families and communities.

“Throughout the 16 Days of Activism campaign, we hope to inspire action and encourage members to be proactive bystanders who call out poor behaviour when they witness it,” he said.

In partnership with local police and the Centre Against Violence, council hosted a community breakfast at the Myrtleford Farmers Market on Saturday.

“Let’s begin the conversation and actions that raise awareness about genderbased violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services and systems to end violence against women,” Cr Forsyth said.

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Farmers: Have your say on the net zero sector plan for agriculture A NEW farmer survey aims to discover how farmers are already reducing their emissions, and find out where governments can invest to further help farmers reduce emissions whilst increasing productivity.

Farmers for Climate Action’s (FCA) new Net Zero Plan for Agriculture and Land Survey will aim to capture a broad cross section of everyday farmers, regardless of their attitudes to climate, and their emissions reduction efforts.

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the results directly to the Federal Agriculture Minister before the consultation period closes.

FCA chief executive officer Natalie Collard welcomed the government’s moves to create a lowemissions future and to consult with farmers to shape their own future.

“It’s crucial farmers’ voices are the central plank of the plan and we know this is one of the busiest times of year for farmers, so we’ve created a 10 minute survey to make it easier for farmers to have their voices heard,” Ms Collard said.

“It’s vital that Australian farm-

ers map their own path forward.

We want the Federal Government, and all Australians, to be aware of the opportunities and challenges in front of farmers as farms reduce their emissions.

“Farmers have led the way in reducing carbon pollution through things such as selective breeding for cattle which produce less methane and have shown keen interest in farming carbon and biodiversity through tree plantings.

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“We urge all farmers who wish the Federal Government to hear their voice on the Net Zero Plan for Agriculture and Land to have their say.”

The Farmers for Climate Action Net Zero Plan for Agriculture and Land Survey results will be released as a publicly available report and hand delivered to the Federal Agriculture Minister.

The survey can be accessed via the farmersforclimateaction.org. au.

A PETITION calling on the State Government to rule out cuts to one-man police station staffing and provide additional support to the communities they are located in, has been tabled in Parliament.

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, presented the petition featuring 713 signatures in State Parliament last week.

According to the petition, the closure of one-person police stations in regional and rural Victoria which would result in negative outcomes for these communities, particularly the impact on the towns of Katamatite, Tungamah, Glenrowan, Moyhu, Whitfield, and Dederang.

“This shows the government that these small-town communities will not have their police station and officer taken away from them,” Mr McCurdy said.

“They know the importance of their role in the community, and the way they engage at local shows and build rapport with locals.

“Over 700 have backed our local stations, now it’s up to the Minister for Police to rule out any cuts and support our local communities.”

Mr McCurdy said he was delighted with the level of support from all across the community.

“I have had people come up to me asking for their own copy so they can get their friends and family to sign.

“I have had people in the streets stopping me and asking about it, even local police officers discussing it with me.

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Sexual assault support shortfall

By RYAN MALCOLM WANGARATTA’S Centre Against Violence (CAV) has joined calls by state sexual assault services for urgent Victorian Government action to implement a 10-year sexual violence strategy which they say is more than a year overdue.

Two years on from the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) Sexual Offences report, which outlined how to reshape how courts, police and support services respond to victim survivors of sexual violence, sexual assault services are this month campaigning for the government to increase support in the face of increasing demand across the state.

The State Government’s 10year sexual violence strategy was initially expected to be implemented by the end of 2022, after survivors and sexual assault services were heavily consulted as part of the VLRC investigation.

Those same services will now campaign for the government to fully fund and deliver its sexual violence strategy, improve justice options and outcomes for people impacted by sexual violence, and grow and resource a strong peak and specialist sexual assault sector.

Wangaratta CAV chief executive officer Jaime Chubb said the government needed to do more to improve all aspects of the response to sexual violence, from investigations to trials and support services.

“We have a clear understanding of the steps to prevent sexual violence and provide a supportive

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“It is crucial for Premier (Jacinta) Allan’s government to keep their word to survivors and take action.”

A government spokesperson said some $46.9m had been committed by the state following the VLRC report to support victim survivors of sexual violence, with a focus on the design of an alternative online reporting pathway for sexual offences and the continued delivery and improvements to clinical forensic medicine services for survivors.

The funds were also flagged to have supported judicial education for jury directions in sexual

offence trials, legal assistance to the families of deceased victims of sexual offences, upgrades to the Sexual Assault Crisis Line to improve community education around respectful relationships and consent, and funded sexual assault services.

A further $77.10m was committed over the next four years as part of this year’s budget to support victim survivors of family and sexual violence.

“Victorians have made it clear there’s no room for victim-blaming and outdated attitudes around sexual violence – our new affirmative consent laws that came into effect in July will ensure our justice system keeps up with those expectations,”

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“This is a crucial step in changing attitudes that result in violence against women – but we know there’s always more work to be done and we’ll always consider ways we can challenge the harmful behaviours, attitudes and assumptions that lead to sexual violence.

“We received a lot of feedback from many people enthusiastic to see our justice system changed for the better when it comes to sexual violence.

“We are evaluating the best way forward for the strategy, with emphasis being placed on progressing reforms that have a tangible impact and are most pressing for victim survivors.”

16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence kicked off with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Saturday and runs until December 10 (Human Rights Day).

The campaign encourages community members to take simple steps towards combating gender-based violence, such as listening without judgment, embracing diversity and showing kindness.

CAV also urges locals to speak out against behaviours which go against respect and compassion.

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| $455,000

Location | 169 Rowan Street, Wangaratta

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‘Sinclair’s’, 41 Ellis Lane, Greta VIC 3675 67.5 hectares | 167 acres Machinery Fordson super Major, Industrial motor 79HP, Burder front end loader, Registered 614hrs; 12ft Dhaval V hull boat & trailer 6HP Evinrude motor, registered, 4 seats; Trail behind 200Ltr spray unit 6m boom spray foam marker L&R 12v system; 100Ltr Silvan selecta Diesel fuel pod; 5Ft Slasher, new bearings; Connor Shae seed drill 18-disc 9ft wide; International offset discs, rubber wheels towable; Carry all 6ft 7; Balti super spreader; Harrows; Ferguson Mouldboard plough; 3pl lifting jib; 3pl Scarrifier; 3pl Ferguson posthole digger; 3pl grader blade; Southern cross windmill 29ft; Stock crate 10.2ft x 6.8ft; Sheep crate 8ftx6.3ft; Tank stand x2; Chainmesh; Assorted pine posts; Assorted sheets of iron; Concrete strainer post; 14 concrete inline posts; Old farm gates; Galvanized small goods smoker; Alfa-Laval hammermill; Assortment of rims/tyres Sunraysia; 6x old bathtubs; Pellet of Webber kettle heat beads; 5x 50cal Ammo boxes; Steel Ute box; Iron sheets 6m lengths; Concrete colvits; Assortment of steel posts; Assortment of red box post; Stock signs; Pot belly stove; Meat smoker; 2x Gas operated copper; Metal box 450x820x400 lockable; Assorted step ladders and extension; Antica air compressor 180ltrsp/min; Honda generator power lite 2kva; Wooden doors; Saddle bag, stock saddle & stand – A.M King Sydney; Stock whip; 2x Horse drawn timber turntables; 4x Round Hay feeder rings; 2 x Kayaks Australs 2up; 2x Kitchen sinks; Concrete post Moulds

• Exceptional grazing block ideal for sheep and cattle • Subdivided into 14 paddocks. Very good fencing • Level to rolling terrain. Rye and clover pastures • Fully enclosed 75m2 (approx) shed with concrete floor • 5 dams. Established shade and shelter trees.

• Glenrowan / Moyhu main road and Ellis Lane f rontages • Perfect out paddock and numerous house sites with views ‘Sinclair’s’ is a highly regarded small holding in the heart of the renowned Greta district. Current ownership since 2003. Inspections & offers highly advised.

TERMS: 1% DEPOSIT WITH OFFER. SETTLEMENT 90 DAYS. The vendor shall have sole discretion to accept or reject any offer submitted and the highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Tuesday 12 th December, 2023 at 12noon 23 Baker St, Wangaratta | Ph: (03) 5722 2663 | garrynash.com.au |

Butchery Equipment Sausage filler 15LB; Prepacking machine; Pickle pump; 240V meat mincer; Victorian master’s bandsaw; Multiple meat saws; Butcher block; Aluminium meat tubs; Rolling pins; Homemade 100ltr thick esky; Assorted butchery equipment Household Various platters and serving plates, salad bowls; Baking dishes; Pyrex; Glassware; crystal and glass, bowls, vases, wine glasses; Crockery; Vintage- Royal Albert; Royal Winton; Shelley; Colcough; bunnykins; Silverware; Rodd cutlery; teapot, jug, sugar bowl; Tupperware; Sewing machines - singer & janome, plus sewing baskets, with miscellaneous items; Kitchen appliances; Kitchen utensils; Antique chest draws; Leather Lazyboy recliner; Cake/ biscuit tins; Glass coffee table; Antique leather chair; Autumn tapestry; Buffet/sideboard; Vintage scales; Ramikins, mortar/pestle, various jugs; Shelley plate; Xmas plate bowls utensils bundle; Sunbeam smoothie blender; Stick blender; Breville mixmaster; Vase and flower arrangement; Sewing basket - cross stitch, embroidery thread, smocking; Singer sewing box - mixed tools, cotton thread, lace ribbon, binding, Velcro, quilt padding, dried lavender; Pool cues; Plush kids Xmas stockings; Portable cot; Vintage books - 1887 Crown Jewels; Shakespeare’s works; Cane Baskets; Foot spa Some pictures available for viewing at www.corcoranparker.com.au or on our Facebook Page.

Terms of Sale: EFT, Cash or approved cheque on day of sale, I.D required: Bidding number system will apply.

For Further details contact: Vendor: Mike 0488 276 336 - Agent: Reiley 0455 550 625

67 Wenhams Lane, Wangaratta

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Charming Brick Home

Functional Family Home

Lifestyle with Potential

12 Blake Street

16 Tilson Grove

92 Anzac Road, Springhurst

• Timeless brick veneer property boasting a repainted roof for a fresh & modern look • 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes & fans • Renovated kitchen, complete with gas cooking, d/w & spacious step-in pantry • Updated bathroom showcases a modern vanity & a separate bath, shower & toilet • Comfort assured via split systems throughout • Manageable allotment, low-maintenance lifestyle, with carport & garden shed

Vacant - 511 3 Land 1

• Desirable West End, spacious home with in-ground pool/spa and welcoming charm • Immaculately presented, 3 spacious living areas & 3 inviting bedrooms, inc master retreat complete with a WIR & ensuite • Functional high quality Blackwood timber kitchen with a gas cooktop, ample counter space, a built in pantry & a dishwasher • Entertainment room, perfectly positioned to overlook the pool & barbecue area

• More than just a home, it’s a lifestyle • Reliable combo of town, tank & well water • Charming 3 bedroom plus study home all with built-in robes & ceiling fans • Functional kitchen, featuring original working stove, electric cooking & dishwasher • Refreshed & generously sized bathroom • Laundry featuring additional shower & toilet • Added value of a bungalow/sleep out • Open bay machinery shed, double garage & single carport. Development potential (STCA)

Central Opportunity 44 Roy Street • ‘Hill View’ circa 1920s brick period home with beautiful features to enjoy • Ornate features throughout inc high ceilings • 4 bedrooms, an updated kitchen & bathroom & freshly painted throughout • 2 split systems, gas heater, ducted evap. cool • Established gardens on corner allotment • Single electric garage & carport • Located close to the CBD, hospital medical precinct & schools in tightly held area

Vacant - 512 4 Land 1

Vacant 735m2 3 Land 2 - 5.49 2 acres

Vacant - 513 3 Land 1

FOR SALE $485,000

FOR SALE $589,000

FOR SALE $590,000

Modern Family Home

Stunning Lifestyle

Unique Lifestyle Opportunity

776 Oxley Flats Rd, Oxley Flats

2307 Wang-Whitfield Rd, Moyhu

‘Andersons’ on the Ovens River 708 Wang-Yarra Rd, Waldara

• Stunning homestead on approx. 2 acres • 4 beds + study, ensuite & WIR to master • High quality spacious kitchen, premium appliances & Caesar stone benchtops • Open plan formal lounge/living room • Versatile rumpus/craft activity room • Huge outdoor entertaining area, includes built in BBQ and multiple ceiling fans.

• 12m x 8m shed/workshop plus caravan storage • 110,000L rainwater storage plus reliable well

• Exceptional lifestyle on Moyhu’s outskirts • 3 separate dwellings, limitless possibilities for your own guest house venture • Main house boasts 5 beds, 3 baths, 2 living, & guest wing option to run in-house B&B • Kitchen with slate flooring, granite benches, a WIP & Falcon freestanding oven/cooktop • Separate studio with bathroom & kitchenette • 4-bay carport, 8x8m & 8x6m sheds, etc • Panoramic views of Mt Buffalo at ‘The Hut’

• Exceptional & tightly held grazing property including 54HA cleared & 60HA native bush • Magnificent Red Gums, extensive Ovens River frontage, numerous billabongs & city water • Machinery & disused shearing shed, power connected, steel/timber stockyards & crush • 24 Meg high security irrigation licence • Approximately 12.8 HA of leasehold land • Outstanding opportunity to secure a quality rural asset positioned only 8km from town • Inspection highly recommended

557m2

32 Arlington Park Avenue • Stunning 4-bed home by R&R Quality Homes • Located in Arlington Park Estate, this property offers an exceptional living experience • Spacious living room perfect for entertaining with the open-plan kitchen & dining room • Desirable butler’s pantry with ample storage • Main bedroom boasts WIR & ensuite • Reverse cycle heating & cooling • Undercover outdoor entertaining area • Low-maintenance yard & gardens

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FOR SALE $605,000

5 ac

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118 ha

FOR SALE $1,045,000

FOR SALE $1,350,000

FOR SALE $2,200,000

BUSINESS FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

COMMERCIAL FREEHOLD

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Touchstone Pianos

Invest or Occupy

Rare Murphy Freehold

Whorouly Hotel

35 Warby Street, Wangaratta

104A Murdoch Rd, Wangaratta

5 Murphy Street, Wangaratta

542 Whorouly Rd, Whorouly

• Over 30-years history as one of the regions

• Located between popular Clydes on Murdoch and Oak FM • Current 3 year lease expires 8th June 2024 • Tenant negotiable with the 3 x 3 Options (for owner occupiers) • Net rental income of approx. $14,780 per annum + GST • High exposure location close to Cathedral College & Our Lady’s schools • 50% regional stamp duty concession avail.

FOR SALE $820,000

premier piano sales & servicing businesses • Customer base from the Riverina to NE Vic • Accredited KAWAI dealer selling & servicing grand, upright, and digital pianos.

• Various staples for the guitar enthusiast, ample scope for growth to include more • All tooling and delivery vehicles included

• Invest in popular central location • Immaculate premises next to popular Hollywoods Wangaratta • Currently occupied by business Allure Luxe (www.allureluxe.com.au) • Four year lease commenced September 2020 (no Options) • 125m2 approx. premises with rear pedestrian access from Ford Street • 50% regional stamp duty concession available

• Quintessential country hotel with traditional charming character in thriving community • Fully tenanted with options to extend in 2024 • Net rental income of $20,976 + GST & outgoings per annum • Dining & entertainment facilities • 50% regional stamp duty concession avail.

FOR SALE $190,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $239,000

FOR SALE $555,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $700,000

No GST, GST Going Concern

No GST Going Concern

No GST, Going Concern

No GST, Going Concern

23 Baker St, Wangaratta | Ph: (03) 5722 2663 | garrynash.com.au |

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Áǝƺ ȵȸȒȵƺȸɎɵ ǣȇƬǼɖƳƺɀ Ə Ƴǣɮƺȸɀƺ ƏȇƳ ȸƺǼǣƏƫǼƺ ɯƏɎƺȸ ɀɖȵȵǼɵ ɯǣɎǝ ɮƏȸǣȒɖɀ ɎƏȇǸɀً ‫ה‬ȅ ɯƺǼǼ ƏȇƳ ‫׎א‬ȅ ƫȒȸƺً ƺȇɀɖȸǣȇǕ ɯƏɎƺȸ security. (ǣɀƬȒɮƺȸ Ɏǝƺ ƺȇƳǼƺɀɀ ǼǣǔƺɀɎɵǼƺ ȵȒɀɀǣƫǣǼǣ‫ٮ‬ ties awaiting you in this exquisite propƺȸɎɵً ɯǝƺȸƺ ƬȒɖȇɎȸɵ ǼǣɮǣȇǕ ȅƺƺɎɀ ƺȇɎȸƺ‫ٮ‬ preneurial opportunities.

Call Garry Nash and Co to arrange an inspection today.

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| Garry Nash and Co

Phone

| 5722 2663

Price

| $1,350,000

Location | 2307 WangarattaáǝǣɎˡ ƺǼƳ «ȒƏƳً Moyhu

WANGARATTA STORE CATTLE SALE FRIDAY 1st December 2023 – 9am 750 LOCALLY BRED CATTLE

GROWN CATTLE Burrayang Pty Ltd – Everton ...........................................(NUTR) 25 Angus/Hereford X M/sex 12-13 months Injemira Blood

Fletcher Farming – Moyhu .................................... (AWN) 15 Angus Steers 13 months ‘Riga Blood’ WEANED S & E Cleal – Killawarra...................................................(NUTR) 7 Angus Steers 12-13 months Jade Park Blood R & L Bariola – Edi Upper .................................................(AWN)

Flannigan Pastoral - Myrrhee.............................................. (CP) 20 Angus steers 10 months Alpine angus blood 10 Angus heifers 10 months Alpine angus blood T.B Grounds & H.E Hollis – King Valley ............................(AWN) 16 Angus Cross Steers 9-12 months Weaned J Canny - Wangaratta.......................................................... (CP) 15 Friesian steers TJ & VK Carroll - Tarrawingee ..........................................(AWN) 13 Hereford M/Sex

YOUNG CATTLE

Julia Gibson – Arthurs Creek VIC ........................................ (CP) 10 Angus Steers 8 – 9 months VB WEANED 3 Angus Heifers 8 – 9 months VB WEANED

Alpine Logging Pty Ltd - Carboor .....................................(AWN) 38 Red Angus X Composite M/Sex 9-10 months 7in1x2

JH & TM Parton - Benalla .................................................(AWN) 12 Angus Steers 10-11 months ‘Riga Blood’ WEANED

2 Angus Steers 18 months

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AP & RF Holmes - Carboor ...............................................(AWN) 12 Angus x Steers 9-10 months 7in1x2 R & L Bariola – Edi Upper .................................................(AWN) 4 Angus M/Sex, 6-8 months WG & EM Zabilowicz - Oxley ............................................(AWN) 4 Angus M/Sex 10 months

COWS & CALVES / PTIC COWS Louise Brennan – Thronton .......................................(CP) 10 PTIC Angus Cows 6 – 8 years, Registered Glenwood Park Angus Stud Females, CC March April, Joined to Millah Murrah Stud Bull

A. Smith – Tatong.......................................................(CP) 4 x 4 Cows & Calves, Not rejoined

Contact the Selling Agents: AWN now operating in saleyeards Phone: Ryan Hussey 0428 125 554 Phone: (02) 6055 3888 Justin Keane 0427 927 500

Oliver Mason 0409 295 826 Tom Davies 0431 149 191 Phone: (03) 5720 0400 Daniel Fischer 0429 165 073

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www.corcoranparkerrural.com.au 85 Hume Street, Wodonga 3690

“REEDY RETREAT”, STAMPS LANE, NORTH WANGARATTA (28.0 HA) LI JU S ST T ED

AFFORDABLE ALLROUNDER Unique opportunity to secure highly productive and affordable lifestyle/grazing property on the northern outskirts of the regional centre of Wangaratta.

Perfectly suited also to equine enthusiasts.

Borders the permanent Reedy Creek to the northeast with easy access via the unsealed Stamps Lane to the south-west via a gated entrance. Partly cleared and described as being of flat to slightly undulating topography with soil types comprised predominantly of highly fertile alluvial creek flats.

One paddock only with an abundance of grass and heavy carrying capacity. Ability to support 25 breeding cows or the equivalent of 50 young steers for additional income. Close to the major livestock selling centres at Wangaratta and Wodonga.

Multiple idyllic caravan and camping sites adjacent to Reedy Creek and other internal waterways.

Also supports recreational activities to include fishing, bike riding, horse riding, etc. Additional improvements include haysheds and cattle yards.

Only minutes to the beautiful Ovens River and only 2.5 hours from Melbourne CBD. Less than 5 kms to all key services in Wangaratta to include supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, retail outlets, etc.

Inspections: For Sale:: Contact:

Strictly By Appointment Only $550,000 John Honeychurch 0419 790 924

“Experience and Reputation”

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***HERD DISPERSAL*** The Mapley family bought their first Angus bull in 1960 & have stayed true to the Angus breed for the past 63 years. The cow herd has been bred using Sparta Angus Bulls for a great number of years & changing to Alpine Angus in 2016 & selecting bulls with stretch, frame & docility. This is a moderate framed female herd with emphasis on milking ability.

A great opportunity to purchase a sound & renowned herd out of the Ovens Valley, with calves often sought after by repeat buyers.

W Mapley-Eurobin 110 Angus Cows M/A PTIC to Alpine Angus Bulls 29/6-1/9, to commence calving 7th April-10th June.

61 Angus Steers 7-9m By Alpine Angus Bulls 10 Angus Heifers 7-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls

MYRTLEFORD CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CATTLE SALE

Nutrien Yards Matheson Rd, Myrtleford

NA RA, M D B Bennett ‘NARA Horseshoe’-Bowmans Forest

I & D Giovannoni-Whorouly

50 Angus Steers 9m by Chiltern Park & Scott’s Angus Bulls Grasslands Accr.

J & A Harrington-Whorouly

P Morrison & Son-Barwidgee Creek

19 Angus Steers 8-9m By Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED 18 Angus M/S 8-9m By Murramungee Angus Bull

Carnes & Thompson-Porepunkah

50 Angus Steers 8-9m by Temania, Prophet & Black Aqua Angus Bulls WEANED

16 Angus Steers 16m NE Accr.

Key Farm-Buffalo Creek

15 Angus Steers 8-9m by Murramungee Angus Bull

40 Angus Steers 8-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls NE Accr.

RG & KG Bennett-Tarrawingee 40 Angus M/S 8-9m by Black Aqua & Jade Park Bulls WEANED

B & B Cundy-Myrtleford 35 Angus Steers 8-9m by Pinnacle Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

P & F Giudice-Whorouly S Robertson-Buffalo River 15 Angus Steers 9-10m by Alpine Angus Bull WEANED NE Accr.

Paragunyah-Mudgegonga 15 Angus Steers 8-9m by Campaspe Glen Angus Bull

E & J Zamperoni-Whorouly

WEANERS M, P & S Antonello-Merriang

30 Angus Steers 8-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls

100 Angus Steers 8-9m by Araluen & Rennylea Angus Bull

James & Purdy-Everton

Dalbosco Investments-Murmungee

28 Angus Steers 18m By Alpine Angus Bulls

90 Angus M/S 8-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

Tomasoni F/T-Smoko

Ashdan F/T-Whorouly

12 Angus M/S 8-9m by Alpine Angus Bull

B & C O’Callaghan-Mudgegonga 84 Angus M/S 8-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls

25 Angus/Simmental x M/S 8-9m by Alpine Angus & Woonallee Black Simmental Bull WEANED

A & B Malcolm-Milawa

J & SA Carroll-Mudgegonga

I & W Bartlett-Buffalo River

70 Angus Steers 8-9m by Stellar & Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

22 Angus M/S 8m by Alpine Angus Bull

Zanotto F/T-Gapsted

D Hamilton-Whorouly

P & P Dawkins-Buffalo Creek

60 Angus Steers 9m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

22 Angus Heifers 16m

Eumeralla P/L-Buffalo River

RT Dale-Myrtleford

A & J Brain-Eurobin

60 Angus M/S 14m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

20 Angus x M/S 9-14m by Alpine Angus Bulls

10 Angus x Steers

T & J McKibbin-Buffalo River

D & H Toner-Barwidgee Creek

E & M Notarianni-Myrtleford

56 Angus M/S 8-9m by Murmungee Angus Bulls WEANED

20 Angus M/S 9m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

8 Angus Steers 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bull

A, B & D Howell-Myrtleford

KJ Morrison-Barwidgee Creek

M & V Le Lievre-Porepunkah

50 Angus Steers 8-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

20 Angus Steers 8-9m by Ardrossan & Alpine Angus Bull WEANED

8 Angus M/S 10-12 by Alpine Angus Bull

LM Carroll-Mudgegonga

Clayfield-Rosewhite

L Hinton-Porepunkah

50 Angus Steers 8-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

20 Angus/Limousin x M/S 10m

5 Angus M/S 8m

Dan Ivone 0427 480 548 Wade Ivone 0487 233 208 Hayden Rogers 0428 990 231

R & C Primerano-Buffalo Creek

To be interfaced with Stocklive

For further entries visit The Herd Online www.theherdonline.com.au

14 Angus Steers 9-10m by Alpine Angus Bull WEANED

D Rae-Murmungee 12 Angus Steers 12m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

12 Angus/Simmental x Steers 14m by Woonallee Black Simmental Bull 12 Angus Heifers 8-9m by Alpine Angus

M Morey-Markwood 10 Angus M/S by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

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Join us at the top Charming home in central location

Property management that includes Airbnb 5722 1428 Level 1, 40 Reid St, Wangaratta apex@email.propertyme.com

THIS charming, renovated brick veneer home offers a perfect blend of comfort and style.

Boasting four spacious bedrooms and a modern bathroom, this residence provides ample space for a growing family or those who love to entertain guests.

The interior has been meticulously renovated to meet contemporary standards, offering a perfect mix of functionality and aesthetics. Áǣȅƫƺȸ ˢ ȒȒȸɀ ɎǝȸȒɖǕǝȒɖɎ ƏȇƳ ɎƏɀɎƺ‫ٮ‬ fully renovated kitchen complete with concrete benchtops and ample storage, perfect for the cooks of the house.

Enjoy year-round comfort with ducted gas heating, a central cosy gas heater and evaporative cooling.

Indulge in outdoor culinary delights with the alfresco featuring a pizza oven and a convenient single carport, all embraced by meticulously maintained gardens.

The classic bungalow architecture adds

character to the neighbourhood, while the sturdy brick veneer construction ensures durability and timeless appeal.

With its prime location near the city centre, residents can enjoy the convenience of urban living alongside the privacy and tranquillity of this inviting home.

Call Garry Nash and Co to arrange an inspection today.

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Agent

| Garry Nash and Co

Phone

| 5722 2663

Price

| $840,000

Location |

3 Lynton Court, Wangaratta

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

‘Uppatrak’, Waters Lane, Carboor VIC 3678 102.5 hectares | 254 acres

CARBOOR-EVERTON ROAD, MARKWOOD 113.73 HECTARES (281 ACRES APPROX) OF VERSATILE FARMLAND ȗ * / $) $' 2 *0-( / - "$*)Ǽ ǕǙ&( /* )" - // Ǽ ǖǓ&( 4-/' !*- Ǽ ǕǛ&( #2*-/#ǻ ȗ ' ! // )$)" *- - -. '* &Ǽ !$-./ ! -( *- Ȑ*) /* 3$./$)" #*' $)".ǻ ȗ '$ ' - $)! '' - Ǽ 2$/# 2 / - .0++'$ !-*( Ǚ ./* & (. +'0. - $)2 / - / )&ǻ ȗ 0) )/ .# /- . $./-$ 0/ -*0) /# +-*+ -/4ǻ ȗ (+-*1 ( )/. $) '0 ./ ' //' 4 - . 2$/# *1 - -0.# ) '* $)" - Ǽ '* &Ȑ0+ .# ǻ ȗ ' -* !-*)/ " ) .. /- &. -*0) /# '* &ǻ ȗ 0 '$!$ . !*- ' ))$)" -($/ !*- 2 ''$)" ș.0 % / /* *0) $' ++-*1 'Țǻ *.$/$*) $) $' 2 *0-( / - "$*) 2$/#$) *((0/$)" $./ ) *! )" - // Ǽ /#$. 1 -. /$' + - ' *! ! -(' ) '.* *ƙ -. /# *++*-/0)$/4 /* 0$' 4*0- 1 -4 *2) -0- ' - /- / 2$/# 1$ 2. /* /# - )" .ǻ

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE 4.00PM FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER 2023

CONTACT: Bernard Ivone 0428 522 572 bernard.ivone@nutrien.com.au VISIT: paullscollard.com.au/property/2423

• Magnif icent rolling & undulating grazing country • Hurdle Creek f rontage, two large water storages & dams • Underground mains for irrigation (44 ML ground licence) • Substantial steel cattle and sheep yards • 336m2 hay shed, 131m2 machinery shed & rain water tanks • 9 main paddocks with good fencing • Small areas of native timber provides shelter for livestock • Approx. 300 silage rolls & 200 round bales of hay inc. in sale Auctioneer’s Comment: A superb rural holding in North East Victoria, without exception one of the district’s best properties. Good quality pasture, soil & management. With potential to irrigate & average rainfall of 966mm, Uppatrak provides a level of security in the challenging & changing weather patterns. Inspections highly recommended.

TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT. SETTLEMENT 60 DAYS.

FOR SALE BY AUCTION ON-SITE & ONLINE Saturday 9 th December, 2023 at 10.30am 23 Baker St, Wangaratta | Ph: (03) 5722 2663 | garrynash.com.au |

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Whitty Lane Church, Whitfield

Well presented 3 bedroom home, Private Yard

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For Sale $435,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19193967 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $455,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L23153504 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

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A case of carry on, Corolla

Ŷ SMART SUV: Something old, something new . . . there’s no stopping the latest Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

By DEREK OGDEN, Marque Motoring WHEN the first Corolla made landfall in Australia in 1966, few people would have predicted half a century later the tiny vehicle, through sedan, hatch and wagon, becoming the world’s most popular car.

Former Toyota Australia executive Rex Gilham, one of the men responsible for bringing Corollas down under, says just 15 cars were in the first shipment in November 1966, the first vehicles to be exported from Japan.

A year later, first locally produced models left Australian Motor Industries’ plant in Port Melbourne, which previously had built Standard Triumph and Mercedes-Benz vehicles among others.

Now, along comes a Cross version, a family-friendly small SUV squatting alongside the C-HR between the smaller Yaris Cross and family favourite RAV4.

The all-new Corolla Cross comes to market in three grades – GX, GXL, and Atmos – in petrol and petrol / electric hybrid and two- or all-wheel drive.

Prices open at $33,000 for the GX petrol 2WD, with hybrid adding $2500.

Then comes three GLXs in petrol and hybrid in twoor all-wheel drive and on to range-topping Atmos, again in petrol and hybrid, signing off at $49,050.

All totals are without onroad costs.

On test was the GX hybrid

at $35,500, which like all Corolla Crosses, is the first Toyota in Australia to feature the new-generation Toyota multimedia system.

The Corolla Cross is covered by Toyota Warranty Advantage, which offers up to five years unlimited kilometre coverage extending to seven-years on engine and driveline, with cappedprice servicing for the first five years / 75,000 km and each 12-month / 15,000 km service costing $230.

STYLING The GX is distinguished on the outside by 17-inch alloy wheels, LED head and tail-lights, automatic high beam, daytime running lights, heated and auto retractable door mirrors and a shark fin antenna.

Character lines flow from the bonnet to the taillights.

Black wheel arch and sill mouldings denote the vehicle’s SUV intent with a hatch-top spoiler adding a sporty look.

The trapezoidal radiator grille is repeated at the rear with the taillight shape, while the rear fenders present a flared and tapered look, not least to the narrowed roofline and shape of the tailgate around the numberplate.

A two-tone black-and-silver bumper completes the rear end.

INTERIOR The Corolla Cross cabin mostly mirrors the Corolla hatch and sedan, with a roomier and airier space that retains the sharp styling and convenient layout of its siblings.

The GX comes standard

with automatic climate control, a 7-inch digital multi-information display, electric park brake, smart entry and start, fabric seats, 60:40 split-folding rear seats and a luggage cover.

The interior offers a wide, spacious feel, thanks to extra headroom and greater vision of the Corolla Cross.

Compared to the sedan, the eye level for drivers sits 130 mm higher, allowing for excellent visibility all round.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Hybrid 2WD versions of the Corolla Cross employ a 2-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine teamed with an electric motor on the front axle for a combined maximum power output of 146 kW. The all-wheel drives add a second electric motor on the rear axle, with consumption, according to Toyota, staying as low as 4.4 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle test.

SAFETY The upgraded Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assistance features new technologies including lane change assist and safe exit assist.

Eight airbags and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection adaptive cruise control including curve speed reduction, auto high-beam, lane departure warning, lane keep assist and lane trace assist (centring), speed sign assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and reversing camera lead to a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

DRIVING Family friendly fits the bill here.

As mentioned above, driving the Corolla Cross compared to its sibling sedans and hatchbacks takes on a new level of comfort and convenience through extra cabin dimensions and cabin glass.

Ease of handling at low speeds adds to the confidence of parking in small spaces.

Pity about the absence of parking sensors and 360-degree camera.

On the road, the Corolla Cross gets under way under electric power, the petrol motor cutting in to lend a hand with any load increase and to help charge the battery, the latter continues under deceleration and braking. Revving hard the motor is noisy.

Mated with a CVT, there’s nothing spectacular, just a competent feel.

Fuel consumption of the test GX, with help from only one electric motor, returned values of between 4.3 and 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres over a range of town-and country driving conditions.

Needless to say, the maker claims the lower value on the combined urban / highway cycle.

SUMMARY Issues such as the pandemic, semiconductor chip shortages, plus supply chain problems have stopped manufacturers like Toyota keeping cars flowing into Australia.

The Corolla Cross is no exception, with wait times from six months for the 2WD petrol, extending to two years for the

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP COROLLA CROSS GX PETROL: $33,000 COROLLA CROSS GX HYBRID 2WD: $35,500 COROLLA CROSS GXL PETROL: $36,750 COROLLA CROSS GXL HYBRID 2WD: $39,250 COROLLA CROSS GXL HYBRID AWD: $42,250 COROLLA CROSS ATMOS PETROL: $43,550 COROLLA CROSS ATMOS HYBRID 2WD: $46,050 COROLLA CROSS ATMOS HYBRID AWD: $49,050 Option Premium paints $675 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

range-topping Atmos AWD Hybrid.

It’s a far cry from the smooth Toyota terrain of the past, more’s the pity.

RATINGS LOOKS: 8/10 PERFORMANCE: 6/10 SAFETY: 8/10 THIRST: 7/10 PRACTICALITY: 7/10 COMFORT: 6/10 TECH: 8/10 VALUE: 7/10 SPECIFICATIONS (Toyota Corolla Cross GX 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol / hybrid, CVT, RWD SUV) ENGINE: CAPACITY: 1.987 litres CONFIGURATION: Four cylinders inline MAXIMUM Power: 112 kW @ 6000 rpm MAXIMUM Torque: 190 Nm @ 4400-5200 rpm FUEL Type: Petrol 91 RON HYBRID SYSTEM:

TYPE: Series / parallel, full hybrid OUTPUT: 146 kW combined ELECTRIC drive motor: Permanent magnet synchronous MAXIMUM power: 83 kW MAXIMUM torque: 206 Nm HYBRID battery type: lithiumion CAPACITY: 4.08 Ahr COMBINED Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 4.3 L/100km EMISSIONS CO2: 97 g/km DRIVELINE: Continuously variable automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: LENGTH: 4460 mm WHEELBASE: 2640 mm WIDTH: 1825 mm HEIGHT: 1620 mm TURNING Circle: 11.2 metres KERB Mass: 1380-1435 kg FUEL Tank Capacity: 36 litres STANDARD WARRANTY: FIVE years / unlimited kilometres.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

N I W O R D A K N E E V B E G N A Y R R N N C K U O A U H S T F P O T S

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Bringing the best of cabaret and comedy every mother’s day weekend!

Come be a part of one of the most popular arts and culture festivals in Alpine Shire!

Please RSVP by December 1 to brightcabaret@gmail.com or 0418 564 768.

Support Worker – Aged Care and Disability Casual employment, award wages Involves supporting individuals in their own homes and includes: Domestic assistance, personal care, community access, in-home respite.

Applicants must have: · Cert III in Individual Support/ Aged Care, Cert IV is Disability or equivalent · Driver’s licence, and comprehensively insured vehicle · First Aid and CPR · Police Check For enquiries, please contact Rebecca on 0423 470 678 or forward resume and cover letter to: illuminatinghearts.care@outlook.com

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Saturday, 2 December 2023 Stage 1 – Gaps Loop The following roads will be closed from 9.00am to 1.30pm: Tawonga Gap Road Pioneer Park entry at Coronation Avenue closed.

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Positions exist for motivated, flexible staff to work in our aged care facility as a

CHEF/COOK The role involves working closely with elderly people in a team environment and would enable enthusiastic staff to expand on their skills and take on new and challenging roles.

For further information and a copy of the Position Description, please contact:

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The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is looking for enthusiastic people to join our our Nugel program.

ACCOMMODATION IN EXCHANGE FOR HOME HELP We are seeking someone (non-drinker and non-smoker) to help in the home of an elderly gentleman requiring assistance with light household chores, some cooking and companionship in exchange for private accommodation in a separate self-contained area (lounge, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom) within the fully air-conditioned residence.

The location is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Bright shopping precinct. If you think this is a great opportunity, please provide your details by mail to PO Box 32, Bright, 3741, by email to sibley.ken.g@gmail.com or by mobile 0418 300 220.

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By BRODIE EVERIST THE Myrtleford SES were called to assist Ambulance Victoria with an injured cyclist last Saturday afternoon.

According to Myrtleford SES controller David Coates, the SES were called at around 2:30pm to assist a female cyclist who had lost control and fallen around 3-4 metres down an embankment near a bridge on the rail trail in Eurobin.

Mr Coates believed the woman had broken her arms attempting to stop the fall.

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“We’ve got naught to THE Myrtleford Lodge 101 here today and I think garden was filled with that’s amazing,” she said.

Myrtleford P12 students, “We’ve got more parents lodge residents, parents coming all the time and and toddlers last Monday we’ve got dads as well,” she for a ‘teddy bear’s picnic’, in said. the latest instalment of the She said the year eight popular intergenerational playgroup co-organisers, playgroup at the aged care including Charlee Savage, home.

Sienna Cunico, Taleah The students arrived at Elkington and Paige Kiss, 10:30pm and performed were learning about a parade with teddies and responsibility by assisting then sang some songs, the events. such as Waltzing Matilda, Ms Bunge said the accompanied on guitar playgroup started in

by Myrtleford P12 vice September, but visits to the principal Adam Lindsay. lodge had occurred since Coordinator Rosemary 2015.

Bunge, who is also a nurse “I think some kids turn at Myrtleford P12, said she up on these days because was happy with the event, this is on, so that’s a real with the warm weather a drawcard,” she said.

GOOD WORK: (From left) Rosemary Bunge with year eight students Sienna Cunico, Paige Kiss, Taleah Elkington and Charlee Savage.

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Founder of the Kintsugi Heroes podcast, Ian Westmoreland, said memories are fresh in the Alpine region.

“Despite this, there is an unmistakable current of resilience that runs through the community,” he said.

“This ignited my interest in the local stories and, with the support of the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre, we embarked on producing an inspiring podcast series covering first-hand accounts of the fires and the community’s recovery.

“These were such powerful stories that went beyond the physical damage of fires, and into how communities, families and friends use the power of storytelling to reconnect and heal.”

The two organisations have now also published a book, ‘Alpine Bushfire Recovery Stories’ completing the storytelling circle of audio, visual and now written form.

“Our aim was to first support the community through the medium of voice with our podcast channel,” Mr Westmoreland continued.

“We found these stories captured the essence of what it means to support each other in a community and have become popular with our listeners.

“The latest stage of producing a book offers a permanent record of how people come together to heal in the aftermath of trauma and the invaluable role resilience can play in that process.

“It’s also our way of thanking the wonderful people who have contributed to the project; both through the storytellers and the Myrtleford community itself.”

Stories include the president of the Myrtleford Bowling Club and the pivotal role played by this club and other not–for–profit community organisations in connecting people during times of crisis.

There are also stories from the Rotary District 9790 Bushfire Recovery Committee in supporting farmers and the community in the immediate aftermath with equipment and feed such as dairy pellets and hay, and air purifiers to the local hospitals and much more.

You can join the team and meet some of the inspiring Alpine Kintsugi Heroes from the book and share a barbecue dinner at the book launch event tomorrow, Thursday, November 23.

The event will be held at Myrtleford’s St Paul’s Anglican Church in Clyde Street from 6pm to 9.30pm.

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By BRODIE EVERIST tablishing walk tracks Alpine Park around the from Dougherty’s Bridge, beginning of this month, WANDILIGONG Pres- Bright to Alpine Park and with some local residents ervation Society (WPS) on to the Diggings, Wandi- claiming it dates back to president Robyn Wood ligong.”

Wandiligong’s gold minhas said the Wandi Walk, a The employment pro- ing era. local track that has recent- gram also included “footA 1972-2005 history of ly been blocked by private bridges, picnic areas built, the Wandiligong Preservaproperty holders, was es- tree planting, leaflets.” tion Society by Bet Moore, tablished in the 1980s.

She also said there re- titled ‘Nothing Worth SavAccording to Ms Wood, mains two wooden signs ing’, says the idea for a the walk was established along the walk, created by track from Wandiligong through Commonwealth then member Jack Ben- to Bright following Employment Morses Program nett, that date back to its Creek was discussed in funding in 1984/85 under creation.

1975. the auspices of the preserMs Wood confirmed the According to the book, vation society.

Wandi Walk predates the this eventually developed Quoting from a record Diggings Walk. into a plan for a network of of works by the WPS beThe popular walking tracks between Bright and tween 1972 and 2010, Ms track has been the sub- the south end of WandiWood said the program ject of debate since it ligong as far as Christies was a “work project es- was fenced off north of Crossing.

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Planning is paramount, says emergency panel

By BRODIE EVERIST

AROUND 25 attended the emergency question-and-answer session at Club Savoy last Friday, with the panel of agency members stressing the importance of planning for likely emergency scenarios.

Panel members included Sergeant Domenica Hunkin from Myrtleford Police, Captain Gloria Pizzolitto from Myrtleford CFA, operations officer Charlie Sexton from VICSES, and Faryal Nawaz Khan from the North East Multicultural Association.

They began the session by outlining the roles of their respective organisations and how they are prepared for emergencies, before moving on to answer questions from host Jan Mock, beginning with questions GET PLANNING: Members of the emergency question-and-answer panel with agency members at Club Savoy last host Jan Mock and other around fire preparedness.

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CFA members outlined the how PHOTO: Brodie Everist they will get reliable infor- council new four-level fire danger rating and other smaller pro- fire, believe mation during an emergency, init or not, is not too jects try to have cool places dursystem and when it is appropridissimilar to the way you would cluding via phone or radio. ing those times,” he said. ate for residents to enact their prepare for a storm event Ms Khan said a Red Cross Mr Sexton also reminded at- cleaning fire plan. emergency planning app is your gutters, making tendees of the importance of “Practise that plan before the available sure you know if the grandkids to assist residents in planning summer season because there’s during flood events, or other planning and keeping a range of family members have which are a particular risk in no point getting to the orange trampolines in the backyard,” emergency contacts.

Myrtleford. (extreme) or even, god forbid, he said.

The panel also discussed the “We don’t want you to plan the red (catastrophic) and you “Think about the volunteers risk of heatwave and how best to just for fire, we want you to plan haven’t planned what you’re gothat will be responding - I want manage a period of hot weather. for all emergencies,” he said. ing to do because it’s going to be them to respond to people that Mr Sexton said due to in“That does include, in Myrtle- are too late,” Capt Pizzolitto said. unfortunately trapped in creased air conditioner use ford, flood and storm, potentialShe said if residents are plan- heatwaves vehicles or a tree has landed on increase the risk of ly for landslide ning to leave for a safer area, they events as well.” the house and need legitimate brownouts, which is a partial He said residents should rescue. should do so early to avoid traffic. reduction Ben Merritt, from Forest Fire electricity in voltage across an know their flood risk by consult“I don’t need them to be going service area. ing a local flood guide, which Management Victoria, reminded and trying to help somebody’s “You can’t just rely on sitting details residents they should install the the likelihood of flood in damaged under your aircon at home durhome because your townships.

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AMBULANCE response of code 1 ‘lights and sirens’ of 14 minutes times across the Alpine Shire callouts and seven operations director reached within AV’s seconds, while Steve “Despite this high de- were have drastically decreased target Indigo Shire Doyle said performance a testament to both the of 15 minutes. mand, ambulances arrived incredibly ambulance crews shaved largely compared to the same time hard-working parimproved across the at ‘lights During the corresponding almost and sirens’ cases amedics who 90 seconds off last North East year, as paramedics shaved period serve the comas a result of an on average 23 last year, paramed- year’s average seconds faster munity, as well as 2 minutes and 37 seconds off ics response. increase in paramedics and than a sustained averaged 24 and a half a year ago and 52 sec- push by At the Rural City their average emergency at- minutes locals to ensure the when attending to garatta, paramedics of Wan- people in the community ac- onds faster than the previtendance. government is meeting “basic have cut cessing alternative and emergency callouts, with 75 ‘vir- ous quarter. seconds off their average tual’ Ambulance Victoria (AV) only expectations”. care services.

40 per cent reached emergency “Our dedicated paramedics attendance, with data recently released for within “I will keep working with “July to 15 minutes. an average time of 15 min- ambulances September saw do an amazing job delivering the community July to September this year and conacross Victo- world-class care, Overall improvements on utes and 29 seconds and 69 ria called and Victo- tinue to raise the challenges saw average response times the to 96,594 code ria has the best same period last year per cent cardiac arrest that our ambulance of code 1 callouts one cases – within the shire fall to 21 were system 2002 more than survival rates in also seen at Wodonga, reached Victoria.” within 15 minutes. minutes 54 seconds on av- where faces, and push for change a year ago – making it the paramedics reached Wangaratta-based Ambulance state from the government to erage, with 46.1 per cent 683 Victoria fourth busiest quarter depatients in an average Hume in our MP for Ovens Valley, Tim Mc- liver better outcomes regional and clinical history,” he said. for our Curdy, said the improvements communities,” he said.

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Coaching line-ups complete for Bright

By NATHAN DE VRIES LEADERS and coaches are in place for Bright’s football and netball squads, with pre-season and trials on the cards.

After the club locked in senior coach Paul Harrison for another season, it was announced that senior vice captain Michael Elliot will take over the reserves coaching role from flag-winning coach Darcy Martin for 2024, while Kate Buckley and Janis Madden will team up to coach the A grade netballers.

A true son of the club, Elliot is a thirds premiership player in the Alpine Eagles’ 2014 side, who returned to Pioneer Park in 2019 after stints with Beechworth and Myrtleford.

“Taking on the role of reserves coach was a no-brainer with the club being so inclusive and having a culture

that I want to strive to continue to build,” he said.

“I am excited to test my leadership abilities and to be able to work closely with ‘Harro’ (senior coach Paul Harrison) and all the other coaches involved in 2024.

“Last season will be tricky to beat but with such good young talent around the club and those coming up through the under 17s, season 2024 will be just as good.”

Over on the netball court, the club has revealed its full coaching panel for the five grades, with Kate Buckley set to take over coaching duties from Marlene Steiner.

Madden is a legend at Pioneer Park, a life member of both the club and the league, and has done practically everything possible in netball.

Buckley returns to the game after two years off, with the C grade premier-

ship player eager to further develop her coaching skills and the A grade netballers.

Laura Harris and Tracy Fitzpatrick will lead the B grade squad, while Georgie Matters will coach the B reserve side for another season.

In the junior ranks, 2023 under 17s coach Nic Connelly will remain in the role, and Erin Nightingale will coach the under 15s.

With all coaches confirmed and pre-season underway, 2024 is looking like a very strong year for Bright.

“The culture at the club at the moment is second to none, especially having such a good off-season at the moment,” Elliot said.

“We’ve got such a good committee, netball coaches and everything were in place relatively early, so you can start building towards a big season next year.”

READY TO LEAD: Michael Elliot will head up the flag-winning Bright reserves team as coach for 2024.

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Myrtleford domestic basketball season flourishing 40 (N Hershall 14) drew The Magics 40 (B McLean 18).

Round 8: The Durants 52 (T Gray 39) defeated The Barkleys 40 (L McDonald 18).

The Birds 35 (Q Montgomery 10) defeated The Kareems 24 (N Hershall 14). The Kyries 36 (N Michelini 14) defeated The Magics 35 (B McLean 12).

Under 13 Girls Round 7: Raptors 18 (S Harris 6) defeated Hawks 16 (H Mitchell 6). Eagles 25 (I Mroz 12) defeated Falcons 14 (A Mitchell 8).

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A Reserve Men Round 7: Shockers 44 (S Povolo 15) defeated North East Ballers 31 (P Quintana 9). Buffalo Bandits 75 (A McPherson 26) defeated Rigs 59 (H Durling 15).

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WINNERS: Trevor English and Michael Bartholomew took the win in the Foursomes Championships in trying conditions on Saturday.

Awesome foursome at Mount Beauty Golf Club READY TO RACE: Cyclists Lucie Stewart (left) and Luke Plapp will be part of the hundreds to take part in the 30th year of the Tour of Bright this weekend.

Riders set for Tour of Bright this weekend

By NATHAN DE VRIES MORE than 400 cyclists from across the country will descend on Bright and the Alpine Shire this weekend to compete in the Tour of Bright’s 27th running in its 30 year history.

The largest club race in Australia is the major event on the Alpine Cycling Club calendar, with two days of racing along the roads of Bright, the Kiewa Valley, Wandiligong and iconic Mount Buffalo.

Hailed as the greatest stage race in the country, the purely volunteer-run event features three stages of road racing excitement and a prize pool worth $20,000.

Head of the organising committee Stuart Tripp and his team

has been hard at work organising every little detail for the hundreds of eager participants this weekend.

“It’s probably Australia’s greatest professional stage race for amateurs,” he said.

“There are 10 different grades within the race: A, B and C male and female; masters A, B and C, and Masters 6+.

“All proceeds go back to the club, even though it’s a silver level AusCycling event, and a stage of the Victorian Road Series, it’s still local-run.

“It showcases the best of what the North East has to offer, you have some beautiful country you go through during the race.

“It’s a tough race too, it’s not a race you just sign up to do a

week before with no training, you have to train for it.”

Stage one commences on Saturday, with cyclists travelling along the Great Alpine Road to Ovens before heading over Rosewhite Gap and riding all the way up the Kiewa Valley Highway and up Tawonga Gap. The second stage time trial takes place in the afternoon, riding from Bright to Wandiligong and back, before Sunday’s third stage takes riders up Mount Buffalo.

With King of the Mountain sections and sprints, riders will be challenged for the duration of the weekend.

Tripp said volunteers to help run the event would always be needed, which the club struggles to get.

“What a lot of people don’t un-

derstand about the Tour of Bright is that it’s essentially a club race – it’s all staffed by volunteers, all run by volunteers,” he said.

“We have 161 volunteer shift positions over the two days - it’s huge, there’s no event company putting this race on, it’s the community.

“There’s been a decline in road cycling that we’re trying to address – the difference with the Tour of Bright is its iconic destination, tough course and its openness to all riders, anyone can have a crack.

“There’s a $20,000 prize pool for the race, so it pays out quite a lot for the winners.

“It’s going to be a beautiful weekend for the race.”

For more information, visit TourOfBright.com.au.

THE wet weather over the weekend couldn’t stop the competition at the Mount Beauty Golf Club.

The men’s Foursomes Championships were played in lightning and torrential rain interrupted conditions on Saturday, with nine pairs eventually finishing the round.

The trophy was presented to Trevor English and Michael Bartholomew for their 70.5 net while runners up were the father-son team of Rick and Gerad Biesboer’s 73 net, with Victor Selway and Tony Campen finishing on the podium with their 76.5.

NTP on the seventh was Allan Retallick getting him the ball and the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, the ninth went to Don Mason, 17th to Sam Bellchambers, and the money on the 18th was retained by the club.

Liz Harvey won the first ladies’ 18 hole competition for a long time with 33 points.

The runner-up with 32 points was Ruth Rynehart, while NTP on the 18th (second shot) was Liz Harvey.

Wednesday, November 22 saw 15 men take on the back nine.

The winner with 20 points on a countback from Sam Bellchambers was Joe Mero, fresh off his win from the previous Saturday.

Next in line for balls were Victor Selway and Don Mason with their 18 points each, while NTPs on the 17th was Victor Selway and the 18th was Michael Bartholomew.

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WELL DESERVED: Newly awarded life member David Matthews (right) and Myrtleford Golf Club president George Brown.

Life member honour for Myrtleford golfer LAST Wednesday was a very special day for Myrtleford golfer David Matthews, when he was selected as the Myrtleford Golf Club’s 23rd life member.

Matthews joined the club in 1971, more than 50 years ago, and has been a valued club member and representative at all levels.

A true handyman who can fix anything, Matthews is seen as the ‘go-to’ person at the club from the course to the admin office, having served on the committee for 26 years, captain for 14 years, and has spent the last decade as men’s handicapper.

Results Saturday, November 25 Cafe Fez 4BBB Stableford AMCR 71 Winners: Jade Galvan (10) and Brendan Wheeler (17) 44 pts. Runners up: Harry McKerral (23) and Craig McKerral (25) 43 pts c/b.

Ball winners: A McKerral and D Rossato 43, W Rowney and C Shewell 42 c/b.

NTPs - first: Spider Hancock, fourth second shot: Craig McK-

erral, eighth: Paul Evans, 14th: Craig Piazza, 16th: Brendan Wheeler.

Raffle winner: George Browne.

Thursday, November 23 Cafe Fez Stableford AMCR 74 A grade winner: Sarah Deas (29) 51 pts. A grade runner up: Angela O’Shaughnessy (18) 38pts. B grade winner: Heather Street (49) 42pts. B grade runner up: Annie Wilson (46) 39pts.

Ball winners: Ann Hazeldine 37pts, Sandra Piazza 35pts.

NTPs first: Denise O’Donohue, eighth: Angela O’Shaughnessy, 14th: Angela O’Shaughnessy, 16th: Kerry Newton.

Winner, Julie Phillips 4BBB: Marg Curtis and Helen Mummery, 1 up: Jan Roseby and Lyn Dwyer.

Wednesday, November 22 Cafe Fez Stableford AMCR 71 A grade winner: Evan Jones (31) 39 pts. A grade runner up: John Costello (24) 38 pts c/b.

Ball winners: G Browne 38, A Rockliff 35, I Wales 35, B O’Donohue 35 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Jim Martin, fourth second shot: Tony Chapman, 14th: George Browne, 16th: David Clark.

Tuesday, November 21 Cafe Fez - Ian O’May third Round Stroke AWCR 74 Winner and medal winner: Helen Mummery (45) 107/62.

Runner up: Kerry Chapman (45) 110/65. Nine hole winner: Suzette Kelly (46) 21 pts. Nine hole runner up: Marg Fitridge (34) 20 pts c/b.

Ball winners: Liz Orton 93/71, Denise O’Donohue 117/72 c/b, Kerry Newton 95/72.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Denise O’Donohue, fourth second shot: Liz Orton, 14th: Jan Roseby, 16th: Liz Orton.

18 hole putting competition: Sandra Piazza, 28 putts.

Ian O’May finalists: Helen Mummery 223/132, Denise O’Donohue 233/140, Faye McLees 204/141, Jan Roseby 176/142.

Monday, November 20 NEDGA VETERANS STABLEFORD AMCR 71 AWCR 74 Ladies’ winner: Margaret

Monks (36) 41 pts, Corowa. Ladies’ runner up: Margaret Curtis (19) 40pts. Ladies’ second runner up: Kathryn Davidson (25) 39 pts c/b, Rockhampton.

Men’s A grade winner: Michael Dunne (16) 37 pts c/b Bright. Men’s A grade runner up: Lawrence Miller (16) 37 pts, Wangaratta. Men’s A grade second runner up: Shane O’Brien (16) 36 pts, Mansfield.

Men’s B grade winner: Graham Badrock (19) 39 pts, Bright.

Men’s B grade runner up: Greg Claney (18) 36 pts c/b. Men’s B grade second runner up: Stephen Smith (21) 36 c/b, Jubilee.

Men’s C grade winner: Kevin Reed (27) 38 pts, Bright. Men’s C grade runner up: Kevin Tracy (28) 37 pts c/b, Wodonga. Men’s C grade second runner up: William Allott (23) 37 pts, Wodonga.

NTPs - first: Jeffery McKerrow, eighth: Margaret Curtis and Phil Donges, 14th: Jeanette Drummond and Michael Dunne, 16th: Peter McLennan.

Card draw: Ian Mills, Tessa Merritt, James Moore, Shane O’Brien, Gordon Sawyer.

Fun and games at Bright Golf Club GOLFERS enjoyed another sunny and fun week at the Bright Golf Club, with men and women coming together for a stableford on Saturday.

Veterans, Monday, November 20, Stableford Winner: John Williams (15) 34 points.

Ladies, Wednesday, Novem-

ber 23, Stroke Monthly Medal Play-Off A grade winner: Carol Burgess (15) 71. B grade winner: Julie Englert (41) 69.

NTPs – third: Libby Barker, sixth: Di Anders, 11th: Carol Burgess, 16th: Di Anders.

Medal winner: Robyn Poyner.

Men, Thursday, November 24, Stableford A grade winner: Rodney Baer (5) 38 points. B grade: Andy Armstrong (21) 41 points.

NTPs – third: Steven Thomson, sixth: Norm McIntyre, 11th: Norm McIntyre, 16th: Jason Dodd.

All Gender Stableford, Satur-

day, November 25, Stableford A grade winner: Heath Thompson (10) 43 points. B grade winner: Robyn McGrath (18) 39 points. C grade winner: Jane Bunge (29) 34 points.

NTPs – third: Simon Anderson, sixth: Joshua Sampson, 11th: Jake Woods, 16th: Mark Thomas.

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Myrtleford triumphs in rain-affected bowls fixture SATURDAY’S lawn bowls pennant matches all went Myrtleford‘s way, but the weather did have a say in what was a very successful day on the greens.

The A1 team took on ladder leaders Corowa RSL at Myrtleford and recorded a decisive victory, consolidating a spot in the top four and moving 20 points clear of fifth side Wangaratta.

Rain impacted late in the game with only 10 of 84 ends to be completed, with the home team holding a commanding 25 shot lead when the game was called off, as Myrtleford claimed 16 of the 18 points on offer.

The final scores were Myrtleford 80 shots and 16

points to Corowa RSL 55 shots and two points.

The only losing rink was that of president Lance Symons, going down in a tight result 15/17.

The starring rink with a 15 shot winning margin was Mark Bell, Wally Dunstone, Marino Candusio and Mikey Clayton.

Mary Tragardh and Mick Dwyer skippered their respective rinks to good wins also.

The B1 team received a forfeit from Rutherglen which entrenched them in third spot on the ladder.

The B3 team travelled to Corowa RSL and secured a terrific win, 55 shots and 12 points to Corowa RSL’s 44

shots and two points.

Graham Burrington’s rink was on top with a 26/12 victory and Pippa La Spina led her team to a 16/11 win.

The B3 team now sit just outside the four in sixth spot.

Sunday’s play on rain affected greens saw the semifinals and finals of both the B grade men’s singles and the 100 Up Club Championships completed with some great bowls on display.

Adrian Villella took out the B grade singles in a tight match from Graeme Piazza, and Jim Murtagh was victorious in the 100 Up. Both were very worthy winners and received applause from those who watched them fight for glory.

HAPPY BOWLERS: (from left) Matt Dunell, Peter James, Mal Wilson, Mikey Clayton, Graeme Piazza, Jim Murtagh and Lance Symons after Sunday’s play.

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FINALS FEVER: Tyler Barker and the Saints face Wallan this Sunday for a spot in the CBL grand final.

“As I’ve said in the past, it’s part of our game plan and who we are as a team that we do really try to come out and hit teams hard straight away.

“That’s two games in a row that Jalen’s gotten 37 points, that just shows how dominant he is in this league, I feel very confident that had he played more games he’d be a sure thing for MVP. “Tyler as always is a professional and plays hard, and Levi just took the game into his hands on Saturday night.

“He’s had some solid performances but that game in particular, Levi looked dominant, it didn’t look like Mansfield could do anything to stop him.”

The Saints will need to overcome Wallan on their own court to book a spot in the decider against either Benalla or Seymour.

The Panthers will take the home court advantage and the mental edge, having downed the Saints once before by just nine points in an overtime thriller, but Gebauer said if his team can get going, no

one will be able to stand in their way.

“We’re feeling very confident that we have what it takes to take Wallan on,” he said.

“It’s just about stringing together four quarters of that type of basketball - there’s not a team in the league who can stop us when we’re at our best.

“Wallan are a good group and you can tell they’re very similar to us: a type of group that’s kept their core together for years not and they’re seeing that put on the court this year.

“That’s always a hard match-up when you’re playing against a team that has such great chemistry and works together really well.

“To go out and have an opportunity to secure a spot in the grand final, these boys want it and they’re willing to fight for it.”

Gebauer and the coaching team also wanted to thank the incredible support shown at all Saints games throughout the season.

Myrtleford take on the Wallan Panthers at RB Robson Sport Stadium this Sunday for a place in the grand final.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

PREVIEW: Saturday, November 25

BREAKTHROUGH: Sam Piazza’s two wickets in two deliveries smashed through RUB’s top order.

UNDER THE LID: Kane Fitzpatrick waits for his chance close to the batter.

LINE AND LENGTH: Mikka Paulsen sends one down during one of his 12 overs GET AROUND HIM: The Tigers converge on James Neary (centre) after he picked up the handy wicket of against the Hawks.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt Matt Whitten for a duck.

Tigers primed for success in rainy cricket clash RAIN, lightning, and nine wickets tumbling – the first week of Ovens Valley United’s A grade battle with Rovers United Bruck had it all.

A three and a half hour rain delay prevented the full measure of overs from being bowled, but the Tigers are sitting pretty at McNamara Reserve with the Hawks 9/124 at stumps.

Myrtleford was spared the overnight and early morning rain which battered the region, allowing the first 10 overs to be bowled without incident.

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Mikka Paulsen struck in the second over to remove Luke Whitten, while Cooper Thomason tied down the other end with some sharp bowling.

However, the heavens opened and prevented play from resuming until 4pm, with stumps set for 6.30pm.

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the second period of play, removing set batter Josh Ansell for seven runs before knocking over Jacob Beattie the very next ball.

The Tigers kept the pressure on, with a total of 15 maiden overs squeezing the life from RUB’s innings.

Skipper Dylan Bursill said the bowling performance was impeccable.

“All of our bowlers, we couldn’t ask any more,” he said.

“Sam Piazza came on and got two crucial wickets up the top of the order, James

Neary bowled a nine over spell and he was very economical and got a big wicket as well.

“The two young boys, Cooper (Thomason) and Mikka (Paulsen) up the top bowled really well.

“Young Coops bowled exceptionally, he had a bit of trouble with his front foot no balls but other than that he bowled really well - I don’t think his figures showed it, 10 overs for 31, but he took some big wickets and some nice catches in the field too.”

Barring an incredible fi-

nal wicket stand when play resumes this Saturday, the Tigers will be eyeing a very achievable total to run down.

However, Ovens Valley United has struggled with the willow in the long form of the game so far this season, being rolled for 71 and 87 in their previous two first innings.

Bursill said the goal would be to take the final wicket before worrying about padding up.

“We’ll just hope we can build some partnerships and bat the time,” he said.

“Rovers can essentially bat 18 overs if we don’t get this last wicket – we’re focussing on getting this last wicket and not even thinking about the bat just yet.

“We know Rovers have some good bowlers, but I think they are maybe short a couple in the bowling stocks by the look of their team sheets.

“Hopefully we can get through Paddy McNamara and Jacob Schonafinger and see what else they’ve got to come, and apply ourselves to bat the time.”

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Young achievers for the month of November in the Alpine Valleys Region Madison Jolowicz and Saskia Heuperman.

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Bright gymnasts somersault into state championships GYMNASTS Madison (Madi) Jolowicz and Saskia Heuperman performed remarkably well at the Junior Victorian Gymnastics Championships in October, but both say they’re just in it for the fun.

The pair are members of the Beechworth-based club Indigo Gymnastics and train there regularly.

“It’s fun and it feels good when you achieve something,” 10-year-old Madi said.

“I feel like I’m flying when I jump, like when I do my leaps or tumbling.”

Madi said going to

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Beechworth is a welcome change from home and going to school in Bright.

“It gives me space from my other life,” she said.

At the championships in Geelong Madi and her team of five achieved second place in all-around - a combined score from their performance in the uneven bars, beam, floor and vault events.

Madi’s team also achieved

first on floor, and second on uneven bars and beam in level four Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) from a field of 15 teams.

Her performance is even more remarkable considering she only started gymnastics in January.

“I guess it was kind of fun, I enjoyed it,” Madison said on why she joined the club.

“Then I went in the classes and they were much more interesting than I thought they would be.”

Saskia finished first on floor, taking out the state championship, while she also placed fifth on uneven

bars and sixth in all-around at level seven WAG. Both gymnasts had previously placed at the North East Regional Championships held in Albury qualifying to represent their clubs at the Victorian Championships.

The gymnasts were both surprised to have performed so well at the Victorian championships.

Not only did Saskia win the floor event, she also achieved a personal best score for the whole season.

She had been working on her routine for months, the 16-year-old said, picking out

the music and developing a routine based on level seven requirements.

She said she was required to do a salto, which is broad term for various types of flips and somersaults, so she chose to perform a layout, which is a flip with the body in a straight shape.

Saskia said she has been training in gymnastics since she was six.

“I was in recreational when I was six to when I was 13, so I wasn’t competing,” she said.

“During COVID, I trained at home and I only could do floor because I didn’t have

any other apparatus, so it’s kind of my best event.”

Next year she will be going into year 12 at Bright P-12 College, studying English, chemistry, biology, general maths and PE, and after that she is planning to take a gap year and travel.

When she isn’t performing gymnastics, Madi also plays the piano, and she was also at Bright P-12’s Dinner Plain campus during winter, where skiing is an integral part of the curriculum.

Madi said playing in the snow during recess was particularly fun.

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After two losses last weekend, coach Sam Gebauer said it was reassuring to take such a strong win ahead of the finals.

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A TREMENDOUS win for the Myrtleford Saints in their final home and away match of the Country Basketball League season means they’re in the finals.

The 109-85 drubbing of Mansfield Eagles at Mansfield sees the Saints finish third on the ladder, booking a semi-final showdown at Wallan this Sunday against the Panthers.

Heavy favourites for the match, the Saints showed their class and trademark dominant first quarter performance, with a 34-17 lead which never looked in doubt.

Top scorers for the match were Jalen Barker with 37 points for the second