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It also include refurbishment of the existing hospital bed-based services and nursing facilities with provision of an expanded range of allied and specialist services.

THE $1.52m Bright Health Precinct detailed planning phase is well underway with the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) in a process that is expected to take another six months. Capital planning works are being undertaken to help the VHBA develop the detailed plan, including a detailed photo submission on the Hawthorn Village facilities and site visits by planners.Justlast Thursday members of the VHBA visited Alpine Health to view the precinct site.

“My sense is that we’re deeper into the process of planning with the government around our needs than we ever have been,” Alpine Health CEO Nick Shaw said. While he couldn’t offer a timeline around the project, he said both the State Government and the Opposition had shown interest in the need for the health precinct, and pointed to the $1.5 million the Victorian Government had supplied for a detailed planning project.TheVHBA is responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government’s health infrastructure program. Their work includes planning and building new hospitals and ambulance stations, aged care and mental health facilities, redeveloping existing hospital facilities, as well as replacing and upgrading engineering infrastructure and medical equipment.MrShaw also said designs for the aged care building are being influenced by the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, which recommended more ‘small household’ models of accommodation.“Thethinkingaround aged care, and what it needs to look like, is changing rapidly,” he said. But according to Mr Shaw the initial designs remain a “strong guide” to the planning of the precinct.“Fundamentally it’s an ageing-inplace facility that can accommodate care and medical infrastructure and create a home like environment for people,” he “Inevitably,said.as we refine our thinking over time, which is what this process is seeking to do, we’ll see some change to that.”

By BRODIE EVERIST EMERGENCY officers are urging Alpine Shire residents not the become complacent this fire Accordingseason.tothe Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring, below–average fire danger is expected in North East Victoria because of above average rainfall over the last 12 months and an above average rainfall outlook. “But that doesn’t mean there’s no danger,” officer for the Ovens Valley group of fire brigades Michael Freudenstein said. “We may get rain every three or four weeks, but in those times you do get grass drying off – so there is still potential for fire.” Mr Freudenstein also warned that due to the wet summers over the past two years people may not be as prepared for bushfires. Normal bushfire potential is expected in Victoria this spring, except for parts of central and eastern Victoria where the potential is below–normal. Country Fire Authority chief officer Jason Heffernan said Victoria is one of the most bushfire–prone areas in the world and even a normal fire season can present the risk of dangerous“Preparefires.your property ahead of this year’s fire season to minimise the chance of damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early,” he said.“Make sure you and everyone in your household knows what to do on hot, dry and windy days when fires can start and spread quickly.”

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Alpine Health is encouraging the community to show its support for the project to help move it to the next stage of development, either by signing a petition or writing to Members of Parliament or relevant ministers.

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The existing Hawthorn Village will be adapted for re-use as Alpine Institute’s health education facility, and accommodation centre to support the provision of international nurse education and health worker accommodation.

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The Bright Health Precinct development seeks to co-locate hospital, aged care, medical and allied health services, and health education services in Bright and surrounds.Itcurrently calls for a new 35 bed high care aged care facility with potential for additional units leading to 49 beds.

MUSIC MAKERS: Local musicians Susie Ross and Terry Lockwood are excited for the planned refurbishment of the Myrtleford Memorial Hall.

Mr Lockwood estimated that the hall could house 90 to 100 patrons when the refurbishment is complete, and said it would fill a gap in performance spaces in the town.“Asmall venue is a good size, because it means that you’re not having to play to a relatively empty hall,” he said.Built in 1925 as a soldier’s memorial hall, the building has seen film screenings, dances, balls, theatre and many other uses across it’s nearly 100-year history, but had been largely unused for several years.

Kym Goodman, president of the Myrtleford Theatre Troupe, said she had been advocating for the space to be“It’srefurbished.beensitting idle for many, many years...and many people that I speak to have said ‘what’s going on with memorial hall?’,” she said. “Well, if you want to get anything done, you’ve got to squeak a lot. “So I’ve been in people’s ears about it for a long time.” Ms Goodman said the space could also be used for workshops and teaching, as well as the performing arts. “I’d love to see a lot of community workshops here,” she said. “With the neighbourhood centre next door, these two buildings do really complement each other.”

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By BRODIE EVERIST EMERGENCY officers are urging Alpine Shire residents not the become complacent this fire Accordingseason.tothe Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring, below–average fire danger is expected in North East Victoria because of above average rainfall over the last 12 months and an above average rainfall outlook. “But that doesn’t mean there’s no danger,” officer for the Ovens Valley group of fire brigades Michael Freudenstein said. “We may get rain every three or four weeks, but in those times you do get grass drying off – so there is still potential for fire.” Mr Freudenstein also warned that due to the wet summers over the past two years people may not be as prepared for bushfires. Normal bushfire potential is expected in Victoria this spring, except for parts of central and eastern Victoria where the potential is below–normal. Country Fire Authority chief officer Jason Heffernan said Victoria is one of the most bushfire–prone areas in the world and even a normal fire season can present the risk of dangerous“Preparefires.your property ahead of this year’s fire season to minimise the chance of damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early,” he said.“Make sure you and everyone in your household knows what to do on hot, dry and windy days when fires can start and spread quickly.”

Artists rejoice in hall’s makeover

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THE furnishings are a little dated and dusty after a new wood floor was installed, but local artists are already envisaging the renovated Myrtleford Memorial Hall and seeing the performances that will be held there. It’s going to be great,” local musician Terry Lockwood said.“Ilove what this is going to Lastbe.” Wednesday the hall was open for a visit from Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Steve Dimopoulos, who announced $150,000 in funding from Creative Victoria for the refurbishment of the hall. This funding is in addition to contributions from Bushfire Recovery Victoria, Regional Development Victoria and the Alpine Shire Council.MrLockwood was a paid consultant who outlined initial concepts for the refurbishment, and said he particularly emphasised a flexible model for the hall so it could cater to different community needs. “It’s important to match the audience with the spacethis is quite flexible,” he said. “I envisage times when we want to use the entire space and times we may only use the stage area.”

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OPEN FOR COMMUNITY: The GROW Myrtleford+ committee is opening its inaugural grants round for community projects this Friday with the aim of funding large scale and several small scale community projects. Committee members pictured are(from left) Mick Clarke, Ron Janas, Alan McGuffie, Jim van Geet, Lisa Shute, Clive Walker and Fiona Nicholls.

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“We are very fortunate to be able to add their broad range of experience and knowledge and their contributions will be invaluable to Alpine Health as we pursue our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of our communities,” he“Isaid.would also like to thank outgoing board members Sarah Gamble and Jody Simmons for their contribution over the past three years, helping Alpine Health respond to the many challenges the pandemic has presented.”MsBrindley is the director of corporate and leisure at the Rural City of Wangaratta, and has a background in operations, IT and people management across public, private and start upDrsectors.Hilton is an occupational therapist and is the regional lead for the Disability Liaison Officer Program at Austin Health. She holds a Master of Public Health and a Doctor of Philosophy, with her research focusing on people with spinal cord injury and returning to work.Mr Oxley is a lawyer with experience in professional indemnity and directors and officer liability insurance litigation.Heisalso the chair of St John Ambulance Australia and previous chair of St John Ambulance Victoria. Alpine Health CEO Nick Shaw said one of the major areas of focus for the board would be the development of Alpine Health’s next service plan, as the current service plan is due to finish in JuneThe2023.service plan sets out Alpine Health’s strategic directions and priorities over a five-year period, detailing the level and type of services provided for, and used by the community.Itdescribes the community’s demonstrated health and aged care needs, and how Alpine Health will work, both as an organisation and in collaboration with other services, to develop effective integrated health and aged care to meet the community’s needs.

THE Nationals’ campaign to find the worst road in Victoria has concluded, with the Great Alpine Road topping the statewide poll by a significant margin. Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said while many of the complaints were expressed by Gippsland residents on the Bairnsdale side of the mountains, the verdict was “no surprise”.

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“The government needs to get in and fix all regional roads, instead of the massive spend and waste on tunnels in Melbourne.”Thetop10 worst roads in Victoria: 1. Great Alpine Road, 2. Princes Highway (various locations), 3. MelbourneLancefield Road, 4. Traralgon-Maffra Road, 5. Paynesville Road, 6. Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road, 7. HeathcoteNagambie Road, 8. Murray Valley Highway (various locations), 9. Western Freeway (various locations), 10. Jerusalem Creek Road.

“The board, with our community, will take a really detailed look at the health needs of our communities,” he said.

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NEW MEMBERS: Alpine Health CEO Nick Shaw (left) with new board members (from left) Dr Gillean Hilton, Sarah Brindley and Cameron Oxley at Bright Hospital last Thursday.

“The Andrews Labor Government has slashed the roads budget by $215 million over the past two years, leaving regional Victoria to suffer,” he said. “We know the further away from Melbourne, the less money the government will spend.

“There is a very high volume of traffic that goes on the Great Alpine Road daily, with more cars and vans during the snow season, which puts more pressure on maintaining the road,” he said. “Landslips also present an issue which can close the road and require a lot of work to clean up.

“The Great Alpine Road is a major tourist highway from Wangaratta, through the Alpine Shire, and down to Bairnsdale, yet is routinely neglected by “ItLabor.isalready dangerous enough travelling over the mountains, before adding potholes and poor road shoulders to the mix, which can cause damage to vehicles, and is unsafe for drivers.”

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“We have a really broad scope of service provision, which I think is meeting a lot of our community needs, but there’s no question that it’s really important to reflect on that, to continue to plan around that and find those areas of health improvement that we can focus on.“It’ll be a really important piece of work, and the board will lead that work.”

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GROW Myrtleford+ committee chair, Fiona Nicholls, said with support from generous donors, a solid corpus has already been raised, and the committee is ready to launch its inaugural grant round.“We are thrilled with the support the fund has received so far...our success in fundraising in only one year is a true testament to the giving nature of our community,” she said. “The committee is excited to start giving back with this, our first grant round.” Ms Nicholls said the Myrtleford community has received funding directly from Into Our Hands grants in the past for several community projects, such as seed funding to establish the farmers market, funding for the snakes and ladders mosaic project, as well as several other initiatives in around Myrtleford.“Having a fund that is ours, that is solely for Myrtleford and the surrounding areas, is an exciting prospect,” she said.

The GROW Myrtleford+ committee is inviting community organisations, nonprofits and charities to apply for funding under its inaugural grants round. The sub-fund will fund one to two community scale projects up to $10,000 and several smaller impact grants up to $2500. Applicant groups are encouraged to call the foundation staff team to discuss their project ahead of making an Grantapplication.applications will be open from this Friday, September 2 and will close on Monday, October 17 at 9am. Decision and outcomes will be announced on Thursday, November 10. For further details contact Sarah Thompson at 866.com.authompson@intohourhands.sarah_orphone0466252

Mr McCurdy noted the road is often closed or has major maintenance works ongoing in sections due to landslips and heavy usage.

ALPINE Health’s board of directors welcomed three new appointees to the board on Thursday, following the health service’s announcement of the appointments in July. Donovan Jacka, Alpine Health board chair, said they were pleased to welcome Sarah Brindley, Dr Gillean Hilton and Cameron Oxley.

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GROW Myrtleford+ is set to officially launch its inaugural grant round this Friday, to award funds back into the local community. Since its establishment in late 2021 and launch as a sub-fund of the Into Our Hands Community Foundation in June this year there has been great support from the community, with donations from several families as well as $16,000 raised at the special Nutrien Ivone Agencies cattle sale in Myrtleford in December 2021.

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HOPS HEARTLAND: HPA says its purchase of the former TCV property in Myrtleford puts the town at the centre of its operations.

Mr Johnston said the project will reach out to the community to utilise various trades and services.“Things like tree planting crews for new acreage, cartage companies for trucking services, sparkies; there’s so many ways we reach out into the community and we’re feeling immensely grateful this opportunity has come up here,” he said. “We’ve had our eye on this as a potential site for some time and it really fits with the way we want to work with local communities; it’s a very fortuitous“Currentlylocation.we’ve got around 160 staff on a full time equivalent and we’ve grown pretty rapidly.

“I think the misconception is that it’s going to create lots of jobs for this shed but the truth is we’ve already invested $50m in expanding farm productivity and that led to 60 additional full times roles on farm already. “The pellet plan is a little different; we already have capacity in our business and we’re pleased we’re not losing jobs, just redeploying or moving roles to the pellet plan while we double capacity and invest in high quality output.

Burglars targeted Falls Creek village on weekend INDIVIDUALS alleged to have carried out a slew of burglaries at Falls Creek businesses at the weekend remain at large. Wangaratta Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) officers are investigating the matter, following a number of break-ins throughout the Falls Creek village overnight on Saturday, which also involved an alleged aggravated burglary on a residential premises. Anyone with information is urged to contact Wangaratta Police Station on 5723 0888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

“The North East Victoria land base is about 650 hectares and there are 280 hectares in Tasmania.“Along with preservation of existing jobs and redeployment effected by this move, we also are 100 per cent committed to our head quarters operations and Tasmania farming operations so this processing plant is big enough to handle the output of all acreage combined but it in no way puts Tasmania operations at risk.” Mr Johnston said these investments and projects all come back to one thing; good product. “This new pellet plant will give us the right throughput and allow us to pelletise our whole crop at a rate that will ensure brewers and breweries are getting highest quality hops we produce,” he said.

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“It’s essentially phase three in our capital investment in the area and while it won’t create new jobs in the pelleting line we’re using local services as much as possible for other things within the project.”

“It’s undeniable HPA is in area for the long haul and it’s a great thing,” he said. “We’re about to drop another $20m in modernising processes and it will mean you can go from Myrtleford over to our operations in Buffalo or down toward Bright and past the hops farms; it will be the heart of hops country and we’re pretty excited about that.

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“Our new operation based out in Buffalo Valley accounts for 30 of those roles, we’ve got operations in Tasmania as well as in the high country.

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE recent purchase of the former Tobacco Cooperative of Victoria (TCV) property in Myrtleford by Hops Products Australia (HPA) will place the town in the middle of local hops farms around the shire. HPA plans to transform the site, containing four separate buildings totalling more than 22,000 square metres, into a state-of-the-art pellet plant, packaging line and cold storage facility as part of a $20 millionHPAproject.head of sales and marketing, Owen Johnston, said the purchase shows HPA continues to invest in its business in the Alpine Shire.

“At the end of the day we exist solely to produce hop flavour into beer and this is a key piece of infrastructure to achieve that mission.”

THE 2022-23 Volunteer Grants program is now open for expressions of interest from eligible community organisations. Grants of between $1000 and $5000 are available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations support the efforts of their volunteers. Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by enabling the inclusion of vulnerable people and promoting awareness to increase participation in volunteering. Eligible organisations must be a not-for-profit with a minimum of 40 per cent volunteers in their Grantworkforce.fundingisavailable for specific volunteer uses including purchasing eligible small equipment, transport costs, training courses and background screening checks for volunteers.

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Volunteers are the backbone of the community, with the latest census results showing 19.5 per cent of people in Indi did volunteer work with a group or organisationthat’s well above the Victorian rate of 13.3 per cent and the Australian rate of 14.1 per cent. A committee of representatives from local government and community groups will assess the expressions of interest. Expressions of Interest must be received by 5pm on September 20. Visit mationsources/grantshelenhaines.org/re-formoreinfor-andtoapply.

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By BRODIE EVERIST AGRONOMIST Tony Rinaudo’s book launch tour through the Alpine Shire filled the Bright Courthouse last Thursday and attracted nearly 100 attendees to the Savoy Club in Myrtleford last Wednesday, according to event organiser Jan Mock. At the Bright Courthouse Mr Rinaudo talked about his upbringing in Myrtleford and what drove him to start working in impoverished parts of Africa in the 1980s. Through developing the method of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), Mr Rinaudo has helped regenerate millions of hectares of degraded landscapes across Africa, according to World Vision. His book, ‘The Forest Underground: Hope for a Planet in Crisis’, tells the story of how he developed FMNR and worked with local land managers to disseminate the method. At the end of the session on Thursday night Mr Rinaudo thanked Ms Mock for organising and advertising theMrevents.Rinaudo had also spoken at Beechworth on Monday and Wangaratta’s Cathedral College on Thursday, and was to speak at Wangaratta Library on Saturday

Current predictions by Mr McCurdy and Mr McNamara place the cost of the project at Mr$500,000.McCurdy did not promise the project would be funded if the Coalition wins the state election this November, but he said the work would get done.

“They really punch above their weight when it comes to the sporting facilities that they’ve got in the Ovens and Murray league,” he said. “They can’t afford one game not to be played on here - that’s really important revenue, whether it’s finals or whether it’s just a home match.”

Mr McCurdy said he was concerned there may not be another round of funding grants before the November state election, leaving the reserve without funding to fix the drainage issues this year.

“One way or another, this ground will get fixed in the next couple of years - I just want to make sure it gets sorted sooner rather than later,” he said. After a particularly muddy match at the reserve on August 6 the Wangaratta Magpies lodged an official complaint with the Ovens and Murray league over ground conditions, leading to a phone meeting with representatives of MFNC, the Ovens and Murray league, the reserve committee and council last week. Mr McNamara said the oval is already well-kept, with the grounds drained annually and top-dressed every two years, but it needs more extensive work.

ADVOCACY for Myrtleford’s McNamara Reserve continues, with both Ovens and Murray FNL officials, Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy and McNamara Reserve committee president Bob McNamara calling on the Victorian Government for funding to fix the oval’s drainage issues. At the McNamara Reserve last Tuesday, Mr McCurdy said he had contacted Ros Spence, Victorian Minister for Community Sport, and was planning to speak with the Alpine Shire Council about the grounds. He said the Myrtleford Football Netball Club (MFNC) deserved facilities in line with the club’s playing standards.

“What’s under the ground is the issue - when we get a decent rain the water’s just not getting away,” he said.

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DRAINAGE DESPAIR: McNamara Reserve committee president Bob McNamara and Ovens and Murray MP Tim McCurdy have called for State Government funding to improve drainage at Myrtleford’s McNamara Reserve.

According to Mr McNamara, the seniors football team hadn’t trained on the ground in eight weeks prior to the August 20 match, while the juniors team and Auskick group train at Memorial Park Oval. He said their coach had contacted the Whorouly Football Club to train at their oval, and had also considered playing at the grounds in “They’reTarrawingee.small, minor league grounds in better condition than what we have,” he said.

Mr McNamara said ideally the club would have two ovals to alleviate damage to the“Mostgrounds.ofthe bigger towns have two or three ovals that they can work between,” he said.The Alpine Shire Council confirmed that an assessment of the ground will be carried out to gain a better understanding of the ground and its Accordingchallenges.toa council spokesperson, they will be working with MFNC and McNamara Recreation Reserve committee to address concerns and opportunities for future use of the ground for allAusers.Victorian Government spokesperson said the government works primarily with local councils to identify and support projects in areas like the Alpine Shire Council through dedicated grant sonsincestructureandmillionhas“Theprograms.LaborGovernmentinvestedmorethan$2.8incommunitysportactiverecreationinfra-inAlpineShire2014,”thespokesper-said.

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“I have worked with local councils and community groups to put these projects to the government, to ensure the projects that are most needed and will have the most impact are at the front of the queue.”DrHaines also called on the government to establish a $2 billion Regional Housing Fund to be deployed over four years in regional Australia, a policy she launched in the previous parliament.The policy is designed to unlock private investment in new houses by building the basic infrastructure needed for new housing development, including social infrastructure.“I’mmaking sure the Treasurer knows we need a $2 billion fund to open up more land for housing across regional Australia,” she said.“Policy to address the housing crisis in Australia needs to be more than help for first home buyers to save a deposit,” Dr Haines said.Dr Haines has also requested a series of grants for projects in the Alpine resorts, including a $192m investment in Mt Hotham and Falls Creek infrastructure over 10 years.

By BRODIE EVERIST INDEPENDENT MP for Indi Helen Haines has requested $71.2 million of government contributions for Mount Hotham and Falls Creek developments over a 10-year period in her pre-budget submission. Dr Haines has requested $47.5m for four Mount Hotham developments and $23.7m for five Falls Creek projects to help drive further visitation and future growth.

Whether you’re an apprentice or trainee carpenter, electrician, mechanic, plumber, ricklayer or painter (just to name a few), here are some apprentice tax deductions.

Car and Vehicle Tax Deductions

Cleaning and Laundry As an apprentice or trainee chances you’re always getting your hands (and clothes) dirty. Make sure you keep track of how often you’re washing your work clothes as you can also claim a deduction for laundry expenses.

The other priority projects for Mount Hotham are a $10m contribution for a public safety, access and amenity upgrade, and $1.5m for a series of art installations.

Self Education Expenses As an apprentice or trainee, you are more than likely taking part in some form of education. Any associated expenses can usually be claimed back on your tax return. This could be a certificate, diploma or specialist upskilling. Any textbooks, training manuals, stationery and internet usage related to the self education can also be claimed. Call today and book forappointmentanassistance in submitting your annual tax return.

Sunscreen and Sun Protection Working outside is often a big part of the job. Make sure you are keeping track of any sunscreen, zinc, hats or sunglasses you purchase as these items can all be claimed back.

Mobile Phone Expenses Here’s another common, but often overlooked tax deduction for apprentices and trainees. Do you make and receive calls for work on your personal mobile phone? It might be to call your boss about a job you’re working on or ordering supplies for site. If yes, you can claim a work-related percentage of your phone use on your return. To work out your work-related percentage, go through a typical monthly phone bill and work out how many calls are work related return.

All of Haines proposed developments fall within four strategic areas: vibrant, accessible, and diverse alpine villages; infrastructure to enable sustainable growth; compelling and quality winter experiences for all visitors; and motivating green season products and experiences.

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Dr Haines is also requesting $15m for a business, visitor and community centre at Mount Hotham to centralise public amenity and range of services and experiences in one facility.

A general rule regarding car expenses is that you can’t claim home to work travel. But, there is an exception if you carry heavy or bulky tools to store them. So if you’re an apprentice or trainee who fits the above description, all of your workrelated car use (even home to work, and back again) is usually tax deductible. For those apprentices who don’t carry heavy tools, home to work (and vice versa) travel is generally not claimable. But, any other travel you do during the day from one site to another, to pick up supplies or meet with customers is tax deductible. There are two methods on offer for claiming car expenses: for work, this method puts the most money in your pocket at tax your work and personal trips. Then you can claim a work-related percentage of ALL your car expenses for the year on your return. This includes fuel, insurance, registration and even interest on a car loan if 2.applicable.Forthosetrainees or apprentices who only drive occasionally kilometre changes per tax year, check the correct year rate here.

Federal Budget wish list $71m bid for resort funds

The largest item on the list is the Hotham Heaven Walk and Trails Upgrade, totalling $22.5m with a $21m contribution from the Federal Government, to upgrade and expand its existing trail network and also develop the ‘Hotham Heaven Walk’, a trail across the resort with cantilevered walkways and architecturally-designed features and lookouts.

PROPOSED INVESTMENT: Indi Independent MP Helen Haines is after $53.15 million in contributions from the Federal Government towards specific projects in the Alpine Shire.

As a trade’s apprentice or trainee, you are often required to buy certain tools for work out of your own pocket. Tax time is when you can claim these expenses back! Let your tax agent know the total cost and when the item was purchased and they will run the maths for you. Just be aware if the tools are sometimes used for non-work-related purposes, you’ll need claim a work-related percentage rather than the full purchase price.

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Starting out in a trade or traineeship involves long hours spent learning the ropes in your chosen field. It’s a common misconception that apprentices or trainees can’t claim much on their tax return. But, did you know that even though you’re just starting out as a trainee or apprentice, there are an array of deductions available that can help deliver a pretty big tax return for you?

For Falls Creek, the biggest ticket item is the $9.9m request for a recreation and events centre to provide facilities for local groups and sports clubs. According to Dr Haines, the project is a critical part of the resort’s green season adaptation planning and has all required permits in place for the construction to start. Next on the list is $5.8m of funding for an ‘around the lake’ multi-use trail that circumnavigates Rocky Valley Lake and integrates with the existing trail network at Falls Creek. Also listed is a $3.1ml contribution for road infrastructure, $2.9m infrastructure for the Lakeside Precinct and $2m for the expansion of the mountain biking park network.

By BRODIE EVERIST INDI Independent MP Helen Haines has released her prebudget wish list for the electorate, including $70.15 million worth of investment proposals for the Alpine Shire to be sent to Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.Dr Haines is looking to secure $53.15m in contributions from the Federal Government, including $26m to develop the residential aged care component of the Bright District Hospital Health Precinct Development.AftertheBright precinct development the biggest ticket item is the $15m Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing, followed by $4.6m of infrastructure upgrades in Harrietville and $3.5m worth of similar upgrades in Tawonga. Also on the list is $2.9m for the Bright Western Gateway, $600,000 for electric vehicle infrastructure and $550,000 for the Kiewa River TrailAccordingExtension.toDr Haines, the Bright Western Gateway funding request is for public infrastructure upgrades, including road improvements, and open spaces and“Alpinepavements.Shire Council has approved a significant new residential development for Bright, which will hopefully ease the housing pressures in the popular town, which has seen an increase in population in recent years,” she said.“This investment is necessary to help our communities grow sustainably and address housing availability issues.” Dr Haines has also called for government funding for several regional projects, including locally-owned renewable energy projects, mobile black spot funding, a regional tourism recovery fund and a rural aged care facility fund.“Indi is facing serious challenges regarding health care and housing, but we also have momentous opportunities for investment to fuel regional development,” she said.“The Indi Budget Submission calls on the government to address areas of need and boost projects that will help our towns reach their potential.

Tools and Equipment Deductions

Firstly, do you need to wear branded clothing to work? Or maybe you need hi-vis items and steel-capped boots? Chances are the answer to one (or both) of those questions is yes. And, that’s good news at tax time! Branded shirts, pants, hats and protective items like boots, safety glasses and hivis clothing are all common trainee and apprentice tax deductions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Things are finally much more stable these days, so you can restart the process of meeting your well-planned goals with fewer chances of interruptions or delays.

“We thought the first 50 might go really quickly, which was fine, but now I think it might be the first 100 that go really quickly,” she Plaquessaid.can be purchased for $160 - for more information, contact Ruth Costenaro on 0400 622 386 or drop by the Whorouly shop.

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) A more stable situation begins, allowing you to feel more secure about making important decisions. Meanwhile, be sure to meet any project deadlines so that you can move on to other things.

By BRODIE EVERIST ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 in the Alpine Shire have remained at a similar rate over the past week, however decreases have been recorded in surrounding shires, in line with the national trend.Three new cases of COVID-19 in the Alpine Shire were recorded in the 24 hours prior to last Sunday 9am, bringing the total number of active cases to 42four cases fewer than last week. According to coronavirus.vic. gov.au, surrounding municipalities have recorded a decrease in cases.In the 24 hours preceding Sunday 9am, the Rural City of Wangaratta recorded 11 new COVID cases, bring their total to 101 active cases (down from 124 lastIndigoweek).Shire has 51 active cases, with four new cases recorded in the 24 hours before Monday. This is down from 61 active cases last Wodongaweek.has recorded a significant decrease in cases, with four new cases recorded in the 24 hours preceding Sunday 9am, bringing their total number of active COVID cases to 51, down from 182 cases last week. Benalla has 78 active COVID cases, down from 99 last week, while 10 new cases have been recorded in the 24 hours preceding Sunday 9am. Moira has recorded seven new COVID cases, with a total of 80 active cases, down from 94 lastMansfiweek.eld has recorded no new COVID cases, and currently only has 10 active cases, down from 30 last week. Across Victoria, nine lives have been lost to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to Sunday 9am. Active cases have decreased to 17,031, down from 22,921 last week, while in the preceding 24 hours from Sunday 626 cases from PCR tests and 1473 probable cases from rapid antigen tests have been recorded. A total of 372 cases are in hospital and 15 cases are in ICU. If you test positive to COVID-19, or have been told you are a close contact, visit whatchecklistwww.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/https://forinformationontodonext.

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Whorouly memorial walls commemorate passed locals

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“It was just an idea that a community member gave us, she put it in to the committee before COVID,” she said. “Because we haven’t got a cemetery, she wanted to have a place where people knew where people were - if someone comes back to Whorouly and says ‘I used to have an uncle that lived here but I’ve got no idea where he’s buried’, that’s mainly what it was“We’veabout.got our first allotment of plaques going and hopefully some plaques will start appearing on the walls. “We’ve got nearly 60 plaques at the moment, and we’re still having them come in, we want people to keep coming with them.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new contact opens some doors. That’s the good news. But, there’s a caution involved: Be sure you protect your rights to your work before showing it to anyone else.

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John & Christine Haddrick two at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve will soon be adorned who have passed.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good times dominate your aspect. So, why not have a party to celebrate a loved one’s success? And do invite that special person you want to get to know better.

with names and short messages of community members

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. A new personal relationship thrives, as you learn how to make room in your busy life for this wonderfully warm and exciting emotional experience.

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“Even people who lived here for not very long still want to put a plaque up - it’s lovely, historywise.”Ms Costenaro said the response from the community exceeded her expectations, with the layout of the walls allowing for expansion if the need arises.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A bit of hardheaded realism could be just what the Twins need at this emotionally challenged time. Face the facts as they are, not as you want them to be. Good luck.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES LOCAL families now have the perfect place to remember loved ones who have passed, with the installation of two memorial walls in Whorouly set to be adorned with inscribed plaques.Thewalls, installed last year by the Whorouly Memorial Park committee, will allow community members to purchase plaques with short messages and names of their loved ones to adorn the scenic pocket of the recreationCommitteereserve.secretary Ruth Costenaro said the process to create the memorial site has been a drawn out one, but worth it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new period of stability will help you deal with some recently reworked plans. Once you get your current task done, you can devote more time to personal matters.

Alpine COVID cases remain stable, other shires see drop yourstars

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Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said the COVID-19 pandemic had put upward pressure on prices as people from metropolitan areas had moved to the regions.

Mr McCurdy also mentioned the perilous state of the building industry in Victoria, describing it as “on a knife edge”.

By BRODIE EVERIST VICTORIAN Minister for Creative industries, Steve Dimopoulos, announced a $150,000 grant for the refurbishment of the Myrtleford Memorial Hall last Wednesday, as part of a State Government initiative to upgrade under-utilised creative spaces across Victoria. Mr Dimopolous visited the hall around midday for the announcement, speaking with Alpine Shire councillor Ron Janas and local musician Terry Lockwood, who was consulted on the initial concepts for the refurbishment.“TheMyrtleford Memorial Hall is a perfect size for more intimate performances, whether it be musicals or theatre performances - it’d be amazing,” Mr Dimopoulos said.“To add a cultural element here is exactly I think what the community needs and wants. “When you invest in creative space like this you get performances, you get visitations and you get cash registers ringing through the community because people will come here for everything else that’s famous about this region.“Itwill be an amazing place to come and see performances, art exhibitions, theatre and everything else that is valuable in our creativeCouncillorindustries.”RonJanas thanked the Victorian Government for the funding and said the refurbishment was a great opportunity for the“Manytown.of the people here from the creative arts and the local community would have sat here for a community ball, for a deb ball, to watch the picture theatres, to be at the blue light discos,” he said.“This is a real community hallit was built by the community, for the community way back in the earlyAccording1920s.” to Mr Janas, plans for the building are near completion and the newly-refurbished building would feature solar panels and a battery in-line with the shire’s push for net zero emissions.

“It’s time for this building to be modernized and come up to date,” heThesaid.hall’s lobby will be extended to create a visitor information centre, with two large windows in the front and sliding door access, according to Alpine Shire CEO WillMrJeremy.Jeremy said the refurbishment has also received $125,000 from the Bushfire Recovery Fund, $50,000 from Regional Development Victoria, and council will payMr$215,000.Lockwood said the performance space would hold around 90 to 100 patrons, once completed.The $150,000 was funded through the State Government’s Creative Neighbourhood Infrastructur e Support Program, as part of its $288 million Creative State 2025 strategy to deliver accessible and secure creative workspaces and develop creative hubs acrossAccordingVictoria.toa council spokesperson, local groups consulted about the refurbishment plans included the Myrtleford Theatre Troupe, the cinema club, the Myrtleford Historical Society, the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce, volunteers at the Myrtleford Visitor Centre, and local artists.

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FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Alpine Shire councillor Ron Janas (left) with Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos at the Myrtleford Memorial Hall last Wednesday.

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“I have builders who talk to me about how they cannot get to lock-up stage because they need a component they simply cannot get,” he said. “There are significant payments at the lock-up stage, so obviously the client can withhold payment until they get to this critical stage - this can drag on and on and on. “If not for the goodwill of all involved - the traders, the clients and the hardware suppliers - we really could be at a standstill already.”

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OVENS Valley MP Tim McCurdy has said housing in regional Victoria and specifically the Ovens Valley electorate is at a “crisis blaming the government was serious about would remove the obstacles that local councils face,” Mr McCurdy said in parliament. He broached the extreme shortage of housing available for long-term with data suggesting the rise of short-term rentals is heavily impacting the market. “I hear from constituents nearly daily about the lack of rentals available, because sadly renters are being forced to leave because either their property is being sold or owners want to move back in,” he said. “I know Myrtleford and Bright are really feeling the pinch as well, and they are trying to get rental houses built.”

By BRODIE EVERIST

She said council was working to alleviate housing pressures, pointing to the council’s recent approval of the Bright Western Gateway Plan and subdivision opportunities in the Kiewa AccordingValley.to Cr Nicholas, council is following a residential growth plan established in 2005, which earmarked the Bright Western Gateway as suitable for urban growth. She said council is working to identify future residential growth areas, as well as areas for industrial and commercial zoning as local populations increase.

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As a learner driver I would love to see improvements to the pot holes on the Upper Gundowring Road. I love the area that I live in and I am proud to be a local. What are your hobbies and interests? During summer my family and I like to paddle down the river on kayaks from Keegans Bridge to our property, cooling off in the water along the way. Where would you take visitors to the area? When we have visitors staying with us I would take them for a swim in the river, or a hit of tennis at our local courts. Jim Anderson So you’re travelling through Myrtleford? Yeah we’ve been to Canberra, had a look at the war museum. We’re on our way back to South Australia, to Victor Harbor. What are your hobbies and interests? I like woodwork. We live by the beach at Victor Harbor, so we do a little bit of sailing and kayak on the lake at Victor Harbor - anything to do with the country. What do you like about the area? I like the mountain country, I’ve been through here many years before to Bright. We drove through to Mount Beauty the other day and I just love the ambience of the place. It would be beautiful in autumn. It’s an enjoyable part of Victoria, part of the diversity of Victoria - different to the Mallee. I like the hills and the mountain country. Where would you take visitors to showcase the area? I think you’d go up Mount Buffalo and you’d go to the iconic places like Bright, Mount Beauty and maybe to Falls Creek if you’re into the snowfields. Beechworth is renowned for having some interesting sites - the Beechworth jail, places like that. Is there anything you would change about the area? Not really, I think these areas are growing and I’m pro-growth. More tourists are coming through and I know local people might not like that, but you’ve got to have growth to move on. When I look at the facilities in this town it’s got everything you would need. It’s a nice Victorian country town in a good area.

Nicholas George How long have you lived in Gundowring?Upper I have lived in Upper Gundowring for about 14 years. My family moved from Katamatite near Cobram when I had just turned three, so this valley is where I’ve grown up. I live on a dairy farm that stretches down onto the Kiewa River. What do you like about living in the area? I love living in Upper Gundowring because of the tranquility and natural beauty of the farmland, hills and the river. Would you like to see any additions or changes?

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Stephen Deed How long have you lived in the area? Thirty years, but in two stints. The latest stint has been about 27 years. What do you do? I was a forester by profession. What are your hobbies and interests? A lot of mucking about in my shed at home, but also bushwalking, particularly at Mount Buffalo - I spend a lot of time at Mount Buffalo. A bit of woodworking, a bit of metal work. I also run a little home maintenance business. What do you like about the area? To be able to get out and about in the bush. The access to the hills, the quick access to swimming along the river and the people - I know a lot of people around the town after 27 years. Where would you take visitors to showcase the area? Definitely Mount Buffalo. Depending on the season I’d take them along the river swimming. I’d probably take them to Beechworth. I might go for a walk on Mount Hotham, along the Razorback, if they’re that sort of person. I’d also take them mountain biking or cycling along the cycle path. Is there anything you would change about the area? Maybe put it a little closer to Melbourne, but that’s probably not on the cards. Tell you what, I would put Great Alpine Road on the other side of the river so it didn’t go through the middle of Bright.

PEOPLE AROUND TOWN MYRTLEFORD BRIGHTUPPER GUNDOWRING

Hotham looks to the future

WORMS WORTH A SHOT: Bait fishing with worms will be a great starting point when the Victorian trout season opens this Saturday. Can’t wait for trout season opening this weekend

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Wire Plain reimagined...and the Alpine Gateway to be completed

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER MT HOTHAM Resort Management is working to progress

THE first images and draft plan for new visitor facilities at Mt Hotham’s Wire Plain have been released. A long overdue development, Wire Plain has recently struggled to cope with huge volumes of day visitors utilising the area for snowplay, dog sled rides and crosscountry skiing/snow shoeing on winter weekends. One only has to view the line-up for the rustic outdoor toilets to understand that change is desperately needed. To be known as the Hotham Hub, the new facility promises to be a boon to both visitors and local business. Draft plans show a large central seating area with modern toilet

Significantly, Alpine Gateway provides a real alternative to the Corral Car Park, reducing vehicular congestion in the heart of the Mt Hotham village. Outside the snow season, Alpine Gateway will be the trailhead for the proposed Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing multi-day walk and a range of other signature walks. The project is part of the resort’s efforts to support climate change adaptation and sustained community resilience by providing a year-round facility. Whilst improving the visitor experience, it is also hoped the development will stimulate new commercial opportunities in the village and local communities.

FUTURE VISIONS: Drawings (above) of the visitor facilities to be in place at Mt Hotham’s Wire Plain in 2024. Alpine Gateway facility, bankrolled by $4.2 million in State Government funding, will provide year-round benefits to visitors. The new building will incorporate a top deck with a large level space for 135 cars and a viewing platform with a fully enclosed lower level providing visitors to the ski area with change rooms and toilets plus safe and direct ski field access for the skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.

“The Alpine Gateway is a strategic enabling project that will create a new visitor hub and parking facility with capacity for further public and private investment within the resort in support of a new visitor precinct,” Ms Gardner, said. “This facility will provide a much-needed boost to Mt Hotham’s year-round offering and the local visitor economy.”

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Page 11www.alpineobserver.com.au GAPSTEDWINES.COM.AU TICKETS | Book Online | cellardoor@gapstedwines.com.au 03 5751 9101 | 3897 Great Alpine Road, Gapsted Get your pink on! Gather your girlfriends and join us for a casual breakfast at the winery, held during breast cancer awareness month to raise funds in support of women with breast cancer. GAPSTED WINES Pink Ribbon Breakfast Friday 7th October at 8am $35pp pink sparkling! Prize for Best Dressed in Pink! GONE FISHING with ALEXANDERROBBIE NE AHINGENDER

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winter season, the project will be delivered in two stages, creating up to 28 construction jobs and eight ongoing positions when works are expected to be completed in 2024. The precinct is also expected to support ‘green-season activation’, providing a centralised location for summer hiking and mountain biking visitors, plus supporting new commercial tours and rentals associated with the activities. The Hotham Hub is also expected to double as a conferenceSubmissionsfacility.fora tender seeking a suitable operator for tenure over the commercial areas of the Hotham Hub facility closed on August 28. Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board CEO, Amber Gardner, said the Hotham Hub will activate a new recreational precinct, ensuring the resort can better cater for existing customers and also target emerging markets, particularly first-time snowMEANWHILE,visitors. completion of the Alpine Gateway at Mt Hotham’s Loch car park is due over summer. The new two-storey

Interpretive facilities will welcome visitors and showcase the resort.

IT’S that time of the year again... Victorian trout opening, my favourite. The Victorian trout season opens this Saturday, with streams closed during winter for trout spawning re-opening to anglers. And in the words of Big Kev, “I’m ObviouslyExcited”.Ihave no fishing reports to share from any of the trout streams yet.Hopefully by the time I write next week’s report I will have more information on what is biting etc. At the moment all that I can do is give a trout fishing forecast.Iexpect trout fishing to be very good at the start of the season if the streams are not too high and dirty, improving to excellent in a few weeks as the weather starts to warm up and the insect activity increases. We have had a lot of rainfall this winter, especially up in the hills where the trout streams are. As a result the streams are all flowing high and in many cases they are off colour.I suspect that I will be fishing with worms on openingThemorning.saturated catchment will ensure that there are plenty of worms occurring naturally in the streams for the trout to eat. Although I will have my trout lures with me - my soft plastics, spinners and minnows - I suspect that it will be worms that work the best in the fast flowing water. The gifted fly fishermen and women will no doubt catch trout on flies, probably some kind of nymphs. When it comes to fly fishing I am not gifted so will leave my fly rod in the shed until there are a few grasshoppers around. Fly fishing is much easier then!Any and all of your favourite trout streams will be worth fishing this weekend. Take care while wading in the high, icy cold waters and good luck for the 2022 trout opening.

SIX students from Mt Beauty Secondary College recently attended the School for Student Leadership in Marlo. They were required to plan and complete a community learning project to help improve the local area.The team chose to do a community tree planting day to help green up our town and make an impact on climate change. Come along this Saturday to help with the planting of more than 300 trees on the extension of the Pebble Beach Track. Meet at the Pebble Beach car park at Participants9am. need to wear strong footwear, preferably water proof , gardening gloves and sun smart gear - tools will be supplied. Children are welcome under parental supervision.

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THE Kangaroo Hoppet held at Falls Creek last weekend had the township of Mt Beauty in full swing.Looking at a behind the scenes story, Carol Moig who owns and operates the air B&B Autumn Leaves Cottage, had five gentlemen from Finland staying at the cottage - all friends and keen skiers who are participating in the Worldloppet, with next stop New Zealand.Carolsaid they were the happiest group she had ever had staying with her, and they have invited her to holiday with them in Finland.“These gentlemen are all professionals, some over 70 and really fit, a delight to accommodate,” she said. Their organiser, Veli Rautianen, told the group before they left Finland ‘You will be skiing in the sunshine’ and the weather did not disappoint.Carolisa volunteer safety marshall at The Hoppet, spending two hours at the ‘Paralyzer’ section, one of the most arduous stretches of the cross country race.At the end of her shift she closed down the Birkebeiner station, finishing her day exhausted but exhilarated at the same time.

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Taungurung Land and Waters Council, which has formal recognition as Traditional Owners of land in parts of the Alpine valley, has received State Government funding for two projects to focus on biocultural values and will develop expertise to protect freshwater fauna.Minister for Environment and Climate Action, Lily D’Ambrosio, said the government is investing $1.97M across 10 Traditional Owner-led and Aboriginal community groupled projects as part of the Caring for Country Grants program and Landcare for Country pilot program.

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THE Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association will hold its annual general meeting tomorrow night at 7.30pm at the Auditorium InfoEveryoneCentre. is welcome to attend and hear of the association’s successes and have a say in the future directions of the group. Mask wearing is encouraged. You can join the join up with a membership fee of $10 per household.

By FAY MASON, Kiewa CorrespondentValley Fay, who is also a regular host on Alpine Radio, can be gmail.comfaymariemason@or0410contactedon738266,email

ALPINE U3A will hold its annual general meeting this Friday at 10.30am (10 am for coffee before hand) at the Senior Citizens Hall in Tawonga Crescent, Mt Beauty. Please consider nominating for an executive position, of president, vice president, secretary or treasurer . To request a nomination form go to Everyonesecretary@alpineu3a.org.auiswelcometoattend.

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“For tens of thousands of years, Traditional Owners have been protecting and caring for our environment - this investment will make sure their culture and knowledge continues to inform the way land is managed and cared for,” sheBothsaid.programs support Traditional Owners’ and Aboriginal Victorians’ rights to practice land management activities on Country which play a key role in supporting self-determination.Thefundingispart of the Victorian Government’s Biodiversity 2037 plan; to stop the decline of native plants and animals and improve the state’s natural environment, which has invested over $560 million in protecting biodiversity and the environment since 2014. Minister for Treaty and First Peoples Gabrielle Williams said these projects were a “vital part” of Victoria’s path to Aboriginal selfdetermination.

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THREE Australian artists have been added to the lineup of Bright’s November festival, titled Alpine Valley Vibes 2022. The festival will feature headline act pop superstar Jessica Mauboy, the platinum selling ARIA award winning Illy, the immensely talented Gretta Ray, and Sydney garage rock four-piece The Buoys. The festival will also be announcing the addition of local area performers to the bill at a later date.

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NOT ALONE: Jessica Mauboy (pictured) will be joined by artists Illy, Gretta Ray and The Buoys at Alpine Valley Vibes 2022 in Bright on November 12.

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Presented by Always Live and Live Nation Special Events, in partnership with Alpine Shire Council, Alpine Valley Vibes 2022 is a daylong music festival to be held at Bright’s Pioneer Park on November 12. “We are very happy to be part of this incredible event in such a beautiful part of our state,” general manager of Live Nation Special Events Damian Costin said. “We have been working hard with the team to bring this to fruition and we can’t wait until the day to celebrate with some amazing acts in one of the best locations in Australia.”AlpineValley Vibes 2022 is an event created to support the Alpine Shire’s young people and communities to continue to revitalise after the 2019/20 bushfires and compounding impacts of COVID-19, and to provide some assistance to local economic recovery.Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said the announcement is extremely exciting, and just what the community needs as they head into another busy holiday‘We’reseason.verypleased to support a live music event that has a focus on the local community - and our young people. This music event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together to experience a day of great live music, connection, and fun,” she Accordingsaid.to Always Live, the festival will align a great array of live music with rich and diverse local produce and arts, artisanal market stalls andAlwaysmore.Live is a new statewide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the government through Visit Victoria.

THE Digital Innovation Festival returns to North East Victoria with Startup Shakeup to host a local “DIF Hub Day” in Bright tomorrow. This year the event - designed to offer inspiration, new ideas and contacts to those in a business or startup - will see a network of DIF hubs activated across the state, bringing together small groups of the local community to engage in various festival events. The DIF hub in Bright will be held at Bright Coworking in Ireland Street on September 1 and in an effort to make the events as accessible as possible, there will be two events in person and two online. It kicks off with Morning Tech “Paid Advertising in Social Media” which will be held online from 9am until 10.30am.Bree Nightingale and Melissa Antony host a beginners guide to all the burning questions business owners may have around getting value from paid advertising. They will also introduce Click Region, a go-to hub for easy to digest accessible clips and snippets of need-toknow digital business information.Itwill be followed by Lunch and Learn “Hacks, Scams and Cybersecurity” presented face to face by Annette Rose (nbn) at Bright Coworking from 11.30am to 1pm.It’s described as an upbeat light lunch where participants learn the pitfalls and how to stay safe in an ever changing online landscape, protecting both individuals and their business.

The next session is Deep Dive “Tech Talks - Why, What, How and Who” presented online with Emma Jones from GHD Digital from 2.30pm to 4pm. It will delve into the ways digital and emerging tech can grow a business and the people who can help along theFinallyway. there is the face to face session “Inspiring Stories: Leadership Online”an inspiring event at Bright Coworking which runs from 5.30pm to 7pm and features conversation and a Q&A with Craig Docherty, founder of Fusion Safety. Craig will share personal insights on running a successful global business from Mt Beauty and the challenges of leadership online.TheDIF hubs are part of the Digital Innovation Futures initiative of the Victorian Government, supported by program partner nbn local.To find out more or to register visit ne-vic-tickets-399832849817.east-day-startup-shakeup-au/e/2022-dif-hub-north-www.eventbrite.com.

Digital Innovation Festival coming to Bright

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into Scouts, so some of the kids that I had as Cubs moved into the Scout section as well, then they’ve moved into Venturers and I’ve seen them grow into upstanding members of the community.”Ms Monshing has been a Scout leader since 1996 performing various roles, such as leading Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturers and even teaching other leaders. She is planning to attend the Scouts Victoria award ceremony on September 18 at Gilwell Park in Gembrook.Being recognised for their services to Scouting is appreciated, the three say, but really it’s about helping the kids.“Helping the kids to become the leaders of tomorrow - I know it sounds a bit cliche, but that’s what Scouting is about,” Mr Brooks said.“It’s about building leadership skills, building confidence and helping kids to be great members of society and of the community.”

RSL state president, Dr Robert Webster OAM, delivered the main address, a personal narrative of his experience as a national serviceman serving in Vietnam, his home coming and his last day in the Australian Army. Singer Will Arnold performed ‘ANZAC Hero’, his own composition detailing the controversial and difficult nature of politics and serving one’s country. According to Myrtleford RSL sub-branch secretary John Twyford, the song resonated with many in the 50-strong crowd. This was followed by a wreath laying ceremony by Dr Robert Webster with all RSLs represented, including the Beechworth and Wodonga sub-branches. Bright RSL sub-branch president Philip Keeghan said commemorating Vietnam Veterans’ Day was particularly important because the soldiers weren’t recognised for their service for many years.“They were ostracised, ridiculed, and treated terribly for their service,” he said. “They need to be recognised for theirNextsacrifice.”year,itis Myrtleford’s turn to host the Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration.MrTwyfordsaid the service will be held at the Albert Lowerson VC Memorial Park on Clyde Street. “Hopefully absent the ‘lazy wind’,” he said.

NEW COMMITTEE: Bright and District Historical Society committee members (from left) John Wymond, treasurer Roy Ward, Tony Strahan, Renata Armishaw, historian and acquisitions convener Diann Talbot, president Jim Oastler, secretary Pauline McCall and Jeff Setford.

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“I utilised my networks, drawing upon the expertise of external podiatrists to expand my knowledgeCarolinebase.”Robinson, associate professor in podiatry at the Charles Sturt School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, congratulated Ms Barton on receiving the award, and noted the need for more podiatrists in rural“Theareas.number of podiatry enrolments and graduates has been declining over the past five years across Australia,” she said. “This creates even bigger challenges with respect to the relative shortfall of podiatrists employed in regional Australia, given the high demand from industry in both public and private healthcare sectors.”Professor Robinson said roughly 94 per cent of the podiatry workforce works in either major cities or inner regional locations.

Mr Brooks has been involved with Scouting since he was around 14. “We had leaders helping me when I was a kid, now I’m older that I can help the next generation of kids,” he said.“I’ve moved up from Cubs

REPRESENTATIVES of the Myrtleford, Bright and Mount Beauty Returned Services League (RSL) sub-branches attended the Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration at the Beechworth Town Hall Gardens two weeks ago.

BIG SMILES: Scout leaders Tony Brooks (left) and Nathaniel West with Joey and Cub Scouts in the 1st Bright Scouts.

By BRODIE EVERIST

RUNNING Creek local Jess Barton has been awarded for excellence and ongoing passion for rural health at the Victorian Rural Health Awards. Ms Barton received the Outstanding Contribution by a Rising Star Award, which recognises a junior health professional who has shown a true passion for rural health and is intent on dedicating their career to rural communities. She has recently become a podiatrist in Corryong after graduating from a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine at Charles Sturt University in Albury-Wodonga. “I had to jump in the deep end, career-wise, to help individuals in the local community,” she said. “It was daunting and challenging being the only podiatrist at the hospital immediately after graduation.“Luckily,I was able to build a strong rapport with my patients and improve their overall foot and health outcomes.

By BRODIE EVERIST THREE Bright and Myrtleford Scout leaders have been recognised by Scouts Victoria for their volunteering and service to Scouting. Tony Brooks of the 1st Bright Scouts and Annette Monshing of the 1st Myrtleford Scouts received meritorious service awards earlier this month for their exemplary service to the Scouting movement.Assistant Joey Scout leader Nathaniel West, of the Bright Scouts, received a special service award, which he attributed to his accepting leadership of the Bright Cubs as well as his usual Joey Scouts leadership position.His willingness to take on the extra volunteering is even more remarkable considering he only finished his leadership training in December last year. Mr Brooks, who is an assistant Scout leader, said it was an honour to be recognised for their hard work.

To get involved with the 1st Myrtleford Scouts contact Bernadette Hays on 0438 403 068, or find their FacebookThepage.1stBright Scouts can be contacted by email com.au.gl.1stbright@scoutsvictoria.at

“I really appreciate the recognition of the ongoing work that we’ve been doing - it’s not just one person in a Scout group, there’s always a team of people working together,” he said.

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LAYING A WREATH: Myrtleford RSL sub-branch secretary John Twyford laid a wreath at the cenotaph in the Beechworth Town Hall Gardens for Vietnam Veterans’ Day.

Re-elections abound in historical society’s new committee

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IN REMEMBRANCE: (From left) Beechworth RSL president John Eldrid, Myrtleford RSL secretary John Twyford, RSL state president Dr Robert Webster OAM, Kiewa RSL president Damien Ley, Wodonga RSL president Jamie Wolf, and Mount Beauty RSL president Mr Les Jordan.

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THE Bright and District Historical Society elected its new committee last week at the annual general meeting held at the U3A building in Bright.According to historian and acquisitions convener Diann Talbot, around 14 members attended the meeting to re-elect president Jim Oastler, treasurer Roy Ward, secretary Pauline McCall, and Ms Talbot. The group also discussed funding a new display case for panels originating from the Joss House in Harrietville.According to Ms Talbot, the current cabinet is not museum quality, so they will look for quotes for a new display case and apply for grants when the opportunity arises. Ms Talbot said her role as historian and acquisitions convener involves researching for historical enquiries and the society’s publications, and curating the museum collection. From September 17 the museum will open from 2-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, and also 2-4pm on Tuesday and Thursday during school holidays.The historical society will also be opening the Bright State Battery at Doughertys Bridge on October 29 from 2-4pm for the Spring Festival, hosting a talk from local miner Peter O’Donnell.Togetinvolved with the historical society, membership forms can be found at the Bright Museum and the Bright Library.

Alpine Scout leaders awarded for commitment and service

Alpine RSLs attended Beechworth Vietnam Veterans’ Day service

AWARD WINNER: Jess Barton was awarded for excellence and ongoing passion for rural health in the Victorian Rural Health Awards.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Page 15www.alpineobserver.com.au BYW&CONVEYANCINGPROPERTYLAWP(03)57215500WEBBLEGAL.COM.AUOPENFORBUSINESS-APPOINTMENTONLYWEBBLEGALWin Securities Ltd 37 Reid info@winsec.com.auACNWangarattaStreet3677007346223ACLNo.240901www.winsec.com.au 451 King Valley Road, Cheshunt | Garry Nash & Co Editorial page 2 | 2022

With a restaurant area of 298m2 and seating capacity of 40, the venue is fully licensed with a selection of local wines on hand to enjoy with lunch, or as an afternoon treat with family and friends in the fresh air of the open courtyard. The current owners have developed and enjoy an idyllic, multi-generation family lifestyle of work and recreational activities, and have structured the business to suit. The Oven has quickly become a centrepiece in the local community for their unique culinary offerings and hospitality. The sale of the business as a going concern means that all you will need to add is your enthusiasm, and you can pick up right where the current owners leave off.

Located on a generous 1639m2 parcel of land, this commercial opportunity includes plenty of added value with a two megalitre domestic water licence from the King River, plus a further two megalitre allocation, three water tanks (2x5000Gal, 1x2000Gal), 30kW 3-Phase Solar System and 2x electric vehicle charging stations. A unique opportunity exists for a family, partnership or entrepreneur to purchase this special piece of the King Valley and capitalise on the highly visited, luxurious charm of the King Valley Prosecco Road.

TOLPUDDLE Tarrawingee is the ultimate in Home/Farm innovation top end production. Goats cheese! No Kidding excuse the pun. Circa 1856 Red Brick home 3 bedrooms and modern bathroom. Hallway, ornate features, verandah, cellar and wood heating. Then the converted stables into modern cellar door experience with all the set up, start up ideas markets and production pieces already in place and functioning.

When current owners Donovan and Melissa decided to have the tree change they selected a prime location on many fronts. The Milawa Gourmet region is called so because of great climate, seasonal rainfall , soil types and not to metion the four seasons the North east is known for give you the best of production, comfort and visual spleandour.Centralto Wangaratta for transport, schools, Hospitals and shopping and then the Beechworth, Bright, Benalla triangle that is the opening to the King and Ovens Valleys for boutique and commercial Wineries, Restaurants, Local Beers and Beef production not to mention the tourism that Bush walking or just relaxing the best balance of which matches anywhere in the World. Seriously. So the farm has the House, Soils, location and Goat herd. The Tolpuddle business has the production chain, processes, licences, cellar door and direct client base to continue as is or grow to your own planning model. As custodians of the land Melissa and Donovan have planted trees, fenced, embraced Landcare models and set it up to continue as a sustainable viable Rural enterprise for a long future. Enough said. It’s here and ready. Herd and all. For Sale as walk in, Walk out. Property, Business and Chattels. So appealing, even Sour Dough as accompaniment for your home produced curd, chevre, and soft marinated cheeses, served on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Cellar Door with locally picked and made Wines …. Wow Call today and talk to Joe about the next level. No more dreaming, let’s do it! “This is not a practice run” Siperki

SALES Joe McKenziePaul ReidHugh AmeryDanial

As the new owners you could choose to continue to run the existing established operations with a focus on lifestyle, or use the strong foundation and commanding location to grow the business to achieve maximised earning potential. What could be more ideal than living and working in such a picturesque location?Now presenting itself as a fabulous opportunity and solid investment, we welcome you to contact us to arrange an inspection today.

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The Oven, in the vibrant King Valley NESTLED in the idyllic North East Victorian township of Cheshunt in the highly regarded King Valley, The Oven @ Cheshunt has been delivering a unique culinary experience to local and tourist trades for the last three years. The offering stems from a passionate and dedicated focus on home-grown, seasonal produce delivered across a breads, pastries, pies, soups and pizza, just to name a few of the successful venue’s menu items. The centrepiece at the heart of their menu offerings is the very exclusive Alan which gives the venue its unique position within the region.

Wangaratta Selling & Leasing, Residential, Rural & Commercial 44 Ryley Street, Wangaratta 03 5722 9444 www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.auadmin.wang@nh.com.au 3 1 2 Agent | Nutrien WangarattaHarcourts Phone | Joe AppointmentInspections0423Mckenzie655179by Price | $2,100,000 Location | 70 Rusholme Road, 48.23TarrawingeeHa-119.17 Acres Garry Nash & Co 5722 $1,200,0002663 + SAV No GST if sold as going concern 451 King Valley Road, Cheshunt Agent | Phone | Price | Location |

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Brooke Parolin and Jade Hazeldine worked extremely hard in defence against some accurate shooters. Skylah McPherson, Laura Cartwright and Gemma Bodsworth had to work hard around the ring to try score some goals, while Tessa Howden, Charlie Parolin and Amy Favaro ran solidly in the centre court. The final three quarters played very evenly, but the Saints just couldn’t break back that six goal advantage from the first quarter and ended up going down by eight.

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RUNNERS UP: MNC Teens came second in the competition, with (back, from left) Claire Myers, Jade Hazeldine, Tessa Howden, Skylah McPherson, Gemma Bodsworth; (front, from left) Charlie Parolin, Teagan Brown, Laura Cartwright and Brooke Parolin.

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A MASSIVE crowd watched an entertaining match between the Wolf Pack and the MNC Teens in the senior netball competition grand final last Tuesday. In the end, the Wolf Pack showed their experience to winThe37-31.Teens play an exciting brand of netball though and should be proud of their efforts in the senior comp thisBestseason.oncourt was awarded to Skylah McPherson from MNC Teens. The Myrtleford Netball Club’s season B&F was also awarded on the night - in what was a close count, Celestine Ellen took home the Zannie Crisp trophy as the winner on 26 votes, while Melissa Palezza was awarded the Kellie Harris trophy as runner-up on 23 votes. Kristy Corcoran finished third on 19 votes, with Skylah McPherson and Sharnie McCooke tying for fourth on 18 votes. The club would like to send a big thank you to all umpires, committee members and volunteers for making these games come together each and every week.

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Social netball wraps upSATURDAY saw the grand final of the premier division A development netball competition, where Myrtleford Saints Black were defeated by Rovers Brown 22-30. The Saints started off strongly, shooting the first three goals of the game, however once Rovers settled their nerves, they were able to fight back and go into the second quarter six goals up. From here on, each quarter was a tough battle, with both teams having to work hard to score goals.

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RUNNERS UP: Saints Black team members (back, from left) Laura Cartwright, Brooke Parolin, Skylah McPherson, Amy Favaro, Gemma Bodsworth; (front, from left) Jade Hazeldine, Charlie Parolin and Tessa Howden.

ALMOST 1000 cross country skiers from 22 countries descended on Falls Creek last Saturday for the 30th staging of the Kangaroo Hoppet XC SkiTheMarathon.Hoppet, part of the prestigious Worldloppet Ski Federation of marathon events, is the largest annual snowsports event in the southern hemisphere and attracts elite and citizen skiers from around the world. Perfect weather and tracks greeted the skiers as they wound their way through the course from the Falls Creek Nordic Bowl across the Bogong High Plains.

By CHRIS EPSKAMP AFTER a couple years absence, the best bar in the Victorian Alps finally makes a return to Mt Hotham, but be warned, it is for one day only. It does come with its own festival though! Part of the Victorian Backcountry Festival (VBCF) from September 2 to 4), the outdoor bar is one of many highlights of this increasingly popular event thisTheweekend.ski-inoutdoor bar is an absolute crowd favourite. It will be at Hotham’s Village Lookout in the Christmas Hills on Saturday, September 3. The bar opens from 2pm to 7pm and promises loads of fun, food, drink and social interaction in a fantastic part of the Mt Hotham cross-country ski trail network. Access to the bar is by cross country ski, snowshoe or skinning about 500m up the trail from bus stop 11 at Slatey car park. Those planning on arriving early should BYO snow shovel to help build snow furniture, igloos and shelter walls around the fireplace. The return of the outdoor bar also heralds the return of the Victorian Backcountry Festival. After two years of running as an online event, this fifth iteration of the festival promises to be the best yet, offering an expanded program of tours (with a focus on beginner and intermediate skiers and riders), skills workshops, a demo village, the ski in bar, speakers’ program, a snow camp at JB Plain, a gear repair workshop, avalanche rescue competitions, and a tour of the Mt Hotham recycling workshop. To register for the festival and tours, please visit the website at ps://backcountryfestival.com.au/httBest outdoor bar back at

PODIUM: Kangaroo Hoppet men’s placegetters (from left) Campbell Wright (2nd), Peter Wolter (1st) and Lars Young Vik (3rd).

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The USA took out the men’s and women’s main 42km events with Peter Wolter and Jessie Diggins making it a US double.Inthe men’s, a large pack skied together for 10km before Wolter put the foot down at the top of the course and was able to break the pack after 15km, winning in a time of Campbell1:28:08. Wright from New Zealand and Lars Young Vik from Australia battled for the minor placings before Wright was able to edge ahead of Vik coming into the finish. Jacob Adicoff of the USA was fourth, with Aussie Olympians Seve De Campo and Phillip Bellingham in fifth andInsixth.thewomen’s Diggins positioned herself well in the lead pack on the tough Paralyser climb and was able to get a break on teammate Julia Kern as the skiers descended from the Bogong High Plains, winning in a time of 1:31:50. Kern was able to put a good break on Aussie Olympian Casey Wright, who beat Kat Paul for the final podium placing. In the 21km women’s Pheobe Cridland (59:17), Heli Laajoki and Emily Champion took the podium places and Noah Bradford (55:44), Declan Bourke and Adam Bennet took out the podium in the men’s. In the 7km, which highlights the Australian skiing stars of the future, victory in the women’s went to Damika Morton (16:39)ahead of Maddie Hooker and Rosie Franzke. The men’s podium was filled by Jayden Spring (15:52), Alberto Allan and Clancey Harvey.After a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions, it was great to have the Hoppet back on the international stage. Race director, Ben Derrick, paid tribute to all the volunteers that come together for the“Weevent.have over 100 volunteers involved in staging the event that are made up of local skiers and non-skiers alike,” he said. “After a couple of years of forced cancellation it was great to see the enthusiasm and passion that our community brings to the sport.”

The 30th staging of the Hoppet is an amazing achievement for all involved in the “Theevent.far-sighted and aspirational dreaming and planning from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club in the late 1980s has really paid enormous dividends for the sport and the local community,” said Derrick. “It is a celebration of everyone who has been involved in theTheevent”.Worldloppet series move on to New Zealand for the Merino Muster next week.

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TOP THREE: Kangaroo Hoppet women's placegetters (from left) Julia Kern (2nd), Jessie Diggins (1st) and Casey Wright (3rd).

TOUGH CONTEST: Savoys’ Summer Caponecchia and Hotspurs’ Keely Halloway contest the ball.

MY BALL: Savoys’ Brenton Cook leads his Boomers’ opponent in the race for the loose ball.

“I was pretty happy with the outcome, it would be nice to have some goals for ourselves or come out with a win but considering the past few games and results of those game I am really happy keeping it below that high scoring game,” she said. “And I think everyone played really well so I’ve got no complaints.”Paglia said it’s been pleasing to see the steady improvement in her side week by week throughout the year. “It definitely makes us hopeful for next year, if we look at the results coming through if we had played Hotspurs again we could have come out with a draw or a win,” she said. “We’re still pretty happy with ourselves and excited for next year.”Being a first year coach, Paglia said she has learnt a lot from juggling the extra responsibility and is looking forward to what the future holds.

“When they scored that second goal the boys just dropped, they were deflated.

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ON THE ATTACK: Brayden Gasperotti looks to send the Savoys into attack during their game against the Boomers on Sunday.

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“The Boomers are like that, they’ll go forward, you think they’ve got nothing and they’ll score a goal on you.

Season all over for division one Savoys

“We were on top, looking good, I thought we were on track to winning the game but we conceded a soft goal and we just couldn’t get back into the game.

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN SAVOY’S men’s and women’s division one teams’ seasons over over after they both lost in their elimination final clashes onTheSunday.men’s went out in heartbreaking fashion against the Boomers, going down in an upset 2-1 loss. After starting slow and conceding first, the Savoys were able to compose and equalise with a fantastic strike from Connor Caponecchia just after half time.But as it looked like the Savoys had full momentum of the game, Boomers stole a goal against the flow after an unfortunate error by keeper Jacques Simian.Coach Rob Caponecchia said his team couldn’t capitlise on their opportunities and never recovered after conceding the second Boomers’ goal. “We had two clear cut opportunities in the first half and we couldn’t take them,” he said.

MOVING FORWARD: Savoys’ Sherry Brown advances the ball from her Hotspurs opponent Lily Godfrey in Sunday’s match.

to get fourth and considering the situation with COVID and a lack of fluency in the team, it was good, just a little bit disappointing with the way it endedMeanwhileSunday.”the women’s side can hold their heads high, bowing out to second placed Albury Hotspurs 3-0. It was the fourth time the Savoys have played the Hotspurs this season and each time they improved on the result, starting from 11-0 in their first outing.

“I was definitely difficult trying to do the playing and the coaching side... I found I was doing more coaching than playing,” she said. “Definitely trying to balance the two was confusing, but I think I got the hang of it by the end of the year and I’m excited to see how it all plays out next year.“I’m really glad the younger girls have stepped up this year and helped us out and have played in the senior level and have made our team what we are.”

“But at the end of the day that’s soccer, and if we took our opportunities early it could have been a different story but I look at it and I don’t think we were good enough on the day to beat them.”Caponecchia said he will try not to let the result put a damper on what was a good season for the“ISavoys.stillthink we had a really successful season... the boys showed a lot of heart and a lot of willingness to do the work,” he“Overallsaid.

Coach Gabrielle Paglia said the girls bought into the defensive tactics and were excellent in their roles.

To register for the MDBA season, visit the association’s Facebook page to find the link - for more information, contact Sarah Purss on 0424 345 523.

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Junior Panthers through to grand final

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AS the days grow longer and warmer, and as summer approaches, basketball is on the minds of many in Myrtleford ahead of the Myrtleford District Basketball Association season commencing. The official start for the domestic season is October 3, but registrations are open for anyone who wants to play, from under 12s to under 18s and older.

“In the rep season, for the first time in a long time - I don’t even know if it’s the first time everwe’ve got three girls teams and five boys teams that will represent Myrtleford in rep basketball,” Purss said.“It’s like junior CBL, the age group is under 12s up to under 18s, “Traditionally, in years gone by, they’ve been quite strong and successful in the rep program - we’re in our regrowing phase, so we did that last season and had a great time with it. “I think our under 12s and under 18s were the most successful - three teams went to state championships and did pretty well, playing against all of country Victoria. “The aim is, in a couple of years, to be super strong and super competitive, and be able to send of lots of kids to be able to do that.”

There’s a lot happening, which is excitingwe’re trying to get new tops through local sponsorships, so we’ve sent out a bit of information and chasing anyone who would want to sponsor and get us some new basketball tops.

Mount Beauty golfers enjoy sunny week ONLY nine players made it out for the Front Nine comp at Mt Beauty golf course on Wednesday, AugustSuccessful24. on the day was Ross Rynehart with 19 points, scoring better than Macca Deans on 18 points. NTPs went to Ross Rynehart on the seventh along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, while Len Tonn got closest on the Thirteenninth.players turned out on Saturday, August 27 for a 2 Ball Vegas, a format chosen by the captain Peter Hertzog for his ‘Captain’s Choice’ day. Peter Johns played in two pairs because of the uneven number in the field.Johns and Roger Church were the successful pair on the day scoring 300 points closely followed home by Dave Browning and Victor Selway with 289 points. NTPs went to Peter Hertzog on the seventh along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, and the ninth went to the club.The 17th was won by Roger Church while Dave Browning collected the money on the 18th.

“There’s a lot happening, which is exciting - we’re trying to get new tops through local sponsorships, so we’ve sent out a bit of information and chasing anyone who would want to sponsor and get us some new basketball tops,” she said. “Those basketball tops haven’t actually been updated in about 10 years.“We’ve had lots of people who’ve reached out and want to do that, but we’re trying to get some more people as we’ve only done that through word-of-mouth, through committee members mentioning it to people that they know in the community.”Whilethe domestic competition is set to be a fun affair, Myrtleford’s presence on the representative level is also going to be strong.

Purss said the association was looking at purchasing new playing tops for sides, a long overdue upgrade from the current attire.

BY NATHAN DE VRIES nemedia.com.aundevries@

THE NEBA under 11 semi-final, played on Sunday at Targoora Park, Wangaratta, was an exciting game of baseball played against the Wodonga Warriors.ThePanthers, despite being a player short, displayed their considerable skills and team support to run out winners by a big margin. Wodonga began with five runs and restricted Porepunkah to just three runs, despite important outfield hits by Paige Anders and Wes Booth and a solid hit to shortstop by Ollie Brown. In the second innings, Wodonga could only send up four batters, with Anders as the pitcher again getting involved in the outs. In these two innings she threw out three runners, caught a fly ball and put out another. The Panthers had no trouble in sending the maximum seven batters to the plate in this important second innings.Allbatters hit safely, beginning with a single by Yuma Meddings and big doubles by Paige and Ollie. Some fielding changes were made in the third innings, but the outs continued - Brown, now playing third base, obtained two force outs at his base, to restrict Wodonga to five runs and tie up the score. Harvey Hughes led off the Panthers’ third innings with a short infield hit and a pair of quick feet. Another double by Anders and hard hits by Brown and Eamon Thomson saw a five run margin established.TheWarriors were restricted to just two runs in the fourth inningssecond base, Lincoln Hughes, threw out a runner at first base, and two batters later, tagged out a passing runner before his brother Heath threw out a batter at first base. The Panthers’ offensive pressure was relentless - Booth opened the fourth with a single to centerfield, as did Hughes and Anders for another double.Thomson obtained his fourth safe hit for the match, in his best batting performance for the season, as the Panthers increased their score to 21. In the last innings, Harvey Hughes as the pitcher, threw out a batter at first base, while Meddings at second base kept her glove and the ball on the runner, who when she stepped off the base was called out. The final out was a ground ball to Anders at first base for an easy out and, at the call of time and game, the Panthers were through with a 21-13 win. Next week the Panthers play the North Albury Bears in the grand final, to be played at Gayview Park, Wodonga.Results during the year have seen the Bears the winners on three occasions, although the last of these was by only two runs. In their last meeting, just two weeks ago, the result was a 15-15 draw.Ifa repeat of their semi final performance is achieved by the Panthers, a win is certainly on the cards. Match details Wodonga 5-0-5-2-1=13 runs, 13 safePorepunkahhits. 3-7-5-6-X=21 runs, 18 safe hits-E Thomson 4, P Anders, O Brown, W Booth 3 ea, L Hughes 2, H & Harvey Hughes, Y Meddings 1 ea.

weatherthegolfersMyrtlefordatmercyof AFTER torrential rain in previous weeks, golfers are returning to the Myrtleford Golf Club, taking advantage of the sun when it shines to play some fantastic golf.

“Registrations are open from Monday this week, and they’re going to close on Friday, September 16.“We came off the back of a couple years with COVID where we ran partial seasons and we’ve just had a good season which finished up in March. “We had quite good numbers in kids, so we usually run three age groups for boys and three age groups for girls, and we do women’s and seniors.”

“I’d say numbers are lighter than what they were pre-COVID, so that’s why we’re trying to generate some interest and grow,” she said.

READY TO BALL: MDBA juniors (back, from left) Ben McLean, Nash Durling, Archer Hankin, Jordan Peace, Hunter Szaraszek, Khy Andersen, (front, from left) Mason Durling, Harry Purss, Kirk Quintana and Oscar Szaraszek are ready for the domestic basketball season to commence.

MDBA secretary Sarah Purss said it was a busy time for the association, with plans to expand.

Page 24 - Wednesday, August 31, 2022 www.myrtlefordtimes.com.au OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER # TEAM P W L D % PTS 1 WANGARATTA 18 17 1 0 242.13 68 2 YARRAWONGA 18 15 3 0 152.95 60 3 ALBURY 18 11 7 0 122.37 44 4 WANGARATTA ROVERS 18 11 7 0 111.42 44 5 MYRTLEFORD 18 10 8 0 118.01 40 6 LAVINGTON 18 10 8 0 103.92 40 7 WODONGA 18 8 10 0 100.78 32 8 COROWA RUTHERGLEN 18 6 12 0 78.61 24 9 WODONGA RAIDERS 18 1 17 0 47.33 4 10 NORTH ALBURY 18 1 17 0 40.85 4 RESERVESRESULTS WINNERS AND LOSERSROUND18 SCOREBOARD GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Max Beattie 2; Dale Cox 2; Nathan Clarke 1; Isaac Muller 1; Cooper Smith 1. LAVINGTON: Shaun Mannagh 7; Aidan Cook 2; Jack Driscoll 2; Myles Aalbers 1; Benjamin Ashley-Cooper 1; Shaun Driscoll 1; Darcy Hennessy 1; Sam Hopper 1; Clayton Marsh 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Max Beattie, Jake Twycross, Isaac Muller, Dale Cox, Max Glass, Brendan Kantilla. LAVINGTON: Shaun Mannagh, Nicholas Newton, William Glanvill, Tom Hargreave, Jack Harland, Benjamin Ashley-Cooper. WODONGA RAIDERS 2.2 5.2 7.3 7.5.47 LAVINGTON 5.2 7.7 11.14 17.18.120 GOALS: WANGARATTA: Callum Moore 7; Jessie Smith 3; Bradley Melville 2; Ben Reid 2; Patrick Warner 2; Abraham Ankers 1; Michael Newton 1. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 6; Tim Lawrence 3; Jess Koopman 2; Ryan Bruce 1; Jackson Meade 1; Kyal Tyson 1; William Wheeler 1. BEST: WANGARATTA: Joe Richards, Callum Moore, Bradley Melville, Hunter Gottschling, Chris Knowles, Luke Saunders. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams, William Wheeler, Leigh Masters, Will Sexton, Ryan Einsporn, Kyal Tyson. WANGARATTA 3.2 8.5 13.7 18.8.116 YARRAWONGA 2.0 7.2 10.4 15.5.95

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GOALS: ALBURY: Fletcher Carroll 2; William Blomeley 1; Jacob Conlan 1; Phoenix Gothard 1; Charlie McGrath 1; Jamison Scott 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Ryan Hebron 3; Thomas Boyd 2; Raven Jolliffe 2; Alexander Marklew 2; Dylan Stone 1; Joshua Newton 1; Jack Gerrish 1; Alex Dowsley 1. BEST: ALBURY: Brayden McMenamin, Fletcher Carroll, Brayden O’hara, Tom O’Brien, Riley Bice, Jessy Wilson. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Raven Jolliffe, Will Nolan, Brodie Filo, Ky Williamson, Alex McCarthy, Thomas Boyd. ALBURY ROVERS NORTH ALBURY: Tim Broomhead 1; Isaac Campbell 1; Flynn Gardiner 1; George Godde 1; Ryan Polkinghorne 1; Clay Thomas 1. WODONGA: Oscar Willding 4; Hudson Garoni 4; Ethan Redcliffe 3; Angus Baker 2; Samuel Jewell 2; Cody Szust 2; Jacob Barber 1; Jett Cassidy 1; Michael Driscoll 1; Adam Jorgensen 1; Charlie Morrison 1; Matthew Wilson 1. BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Jesse Kennett, George Godde, Fletcher Ramage, Clay Thomas, Isaac Campbell, Dominic Brew. WODONGA: Michael Driscoll, Cody Szust, Jacob Barber, Matthew Wilson, Joshua Mathey, Thomas Johnson. NTH ALBURY 0.4 3.8 4.8 6.11.47 WODONGA 5.5 8.6 20.7 23.8.146 COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke 2; Jarred Lane 2; George Sandral 2; Cameron Barrett 1; Darcy Melksham 1; Charlie Nastasi 1; Bailey Pirnag 1. MYRTLEFORD: Ryley Sharp 5; Ryley Bouker 5; Matthew Dussin 2; Brody Ricardi 2; Murray Waite 2; Kurt Aylett 1; Malachi Owers 1; Nicholas Warnock 1; Degan Dolny 1.BEST: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: 2 00pm 11 45am 30am 12 15pm 45pm 10 45am 9 15am WangarattaRovers Vs Myrtleford, 2pm Reserves – Albury Vs Myrtleford, 11 45am Under 18s – Raiders Vs Corowa-R’glen, 9 30am Netball A Grade – Wangaratta Vs Albury, 12 15pm B Grade – Myrtleford Vs Yarrawonga, 1 45pm C Grade – Corowa-R’glen Vs North Albury, 10 45am Under 17s – North Albury Vs Corowa-R’glen, 9 15am Wangaratta 10.13.73 def Yarrawonga 6.3.39: BEST: WANGARATTA: Will O’Keefe, Jett Roberts, Waitai Tua, Miller Gilcrist, Braeden Marjanovic, Charlie Ross. YARRAWONGA: Harry Nagle, Darby Pendergast, Noah Iddles, Hunter Surrey, Lochie Forge, Griffin Surrey. GOALS: WANGARATTA: Charley Holland-Dean 2; Hunter Graham 1; Ethan Guy 1; Braeden Marjanovic 1; Harry McMonigle 1; Will O’Keefe 1; Will Oats 1; Charlie Ross 1; Juan-louis Otto 1. YARRAWONGA: Lochie Forge 2; Hunter Surrey 2; Jyda House 1; Connor Phibbs 1. Albury 5.4.34 def by Wangaratta Rovers 6.5.41 BEST: ALBURY: Luke Lowry, Oliver Hayes, Fraser Bennett, Zachariah Packer, Max Diffey, Rory Parnell. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Nathan Gamble, Charles Ledger, Ned Turner, Samuel Maher, William ASHTON, Charlie Philpotts. GOALS: ALBURY: Caleb Clemson 2; Noah Graham 1; Luke Lowry 1; Jack Wills 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Ned Turner 2; William Ashton 1; Wallace Gemmill 1; Judd Schubert 1; Harry Nolan 1 Wodonga Raiders 7.8.50 def Lavington 5.2.32; North Albury 4.3.27 def by Wodonga 8.14.62; Corowa Rutherglen 8.11.59 def Myrtleford 8.8.56.

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WANGARATTA: Zackery Leitch, Nathan Sampson, Luke Shepherd, Alex Johnstone, Joshua Smart. YARRAWONGA: Jordan Urquhart, Douglas Arnold, Ross Mulquiney, Connor Griffiths, Reid Clarke, Alex Byrne. GOALS: WANGARATTA: Thomas Gorman 1; Alex Johnstone 1; Zackery Leitch 1; James McClounan 1; Nathan Sampson 1. YARRAWONGA: Tyler Lovell 3; Jack Brooks 2; Ross Mulquiney 2; Zechariah Cuppens 1; Jack Forge the was called off with 8:35 minutes to go in the secondBonniequarter.Doon Greta (33) to 4.2 (26) when the was cancelled. The FNL assess the situation and determine the structure of the rest of The winner of the will play in the preliminary final.

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A Grade: Wangaratta 39 def by Yarrawonga 63; Albury 41 def Wangaratta Rovers 29; Wodonga Raiders 34 def by Lavington 51; Corowa-Rutherglen 66 def Myrtleford 28; North Albury 49 def Wodonga 36.

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1; Connor Griffiths 1; Max Hemphill 1; Judd Hooper 1; Ned Pendergast 1. BEST:WangarattaAlbury..........................8.5.53Rovers....11.10.76 ALBURY: Riley Tuckwell, Zach Sears, Luke Packer, Spencer Jones, Charlie Lappin, Joshua Hudson. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Ben Timms, Sam Henderson, Noah Amery, Mitch Booth, Kyle Smith, Xavier Naish. GOALS: ALBURY: Campbell O’Brien 3; Spencer Jones 1; Matt Lewington 1; Jake McGrath 1; Chas Retallick 1; Zach Sears 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Tyson Hartwig 4; Stuart Booth 2; Mackenzie Bristow 2; Xavier Naish 2; Cameron Nottle 1. Wodonga Raiders 1.3.9 def by Lavington 23.19.157 North Albury 7.2.44 def by Wodonga 16.14.110 Corowa R’glen 2.1.13 def by Myrtleford 16.13.109 LADDER - Round 18 Wang Rovers .........331.37 68 Yarrawonga ..........335.25 62 Wodonga ..............186.63 50 Albury ..................202.03 48 Myrtleford ............138.77 44 Wangaratta ...............143.67 40 Lavington ...................93.04 20 Corowa Rutherglen ...37.78 20 Wodonga Raiders ......17.65 8 North Albury ..............14.96 0 QUALIFYINGRESERVESFINAL Bright BEST:Benalla.........................................10.7.67AllBlacks.....................15.10.100 BRIGHT: Bailey Jennings-Allen, Sam Buckley, Felix Blazek, Jack Fraser, Max Stevens, Jack Banks. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Harry Parsons, Liam Sinclair, Regan Williams, Lachlan Sinclair, David Button, James Webster. GOALS: BRIGHT: Sam Buckley 5; Jack Banks 1; Felix Blazek 1; Tom Buckley 1; Jack Dalbosco 1; Adam Wheelan 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Dylan Exton-Cash 5; Liam Sinclair 3; Brendon Smith 2; David Button 1; Harry Parsons 1; Dylan Sinclair 1; Corry Westbury 1; Regan Williams 1. SEMI FINAL Milawa .......................................10.7.67 Greta ..........................................9.12.66 BEST: MILAWA: Nic Bonwick, Matt Graham, Zachary Wallace, Bailey Hourigan, Daniel Freeman, Thomas Brown. GRETA: Trent Whitecross, Jason Humphries, Luke Arrowsmith, Osbert Ramage, Shane Graham. GOALS: MILAWA: Jack Stevenson 3; Thomas Brown 3; Daniel Larkings 2; Matt Graham 1; Nic Bonwick 1. GRETA: Luke Arrowsmith 3; Osbert Ramage 2; Zack Watson 1; Mitchell Wheelens1; Mathew Vernon 1, Sam Duffield 1. PRELIMINARY FINAL SEPTEMBER 3 Bright vs Winner Game 4 GRAND FINAL SEPTEMBER 10 Benalla All Blacks vs Winner Game 5 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 A GRADE: Greta 54 def Milawa 38 B GRADE: Milawa 53 def Bonnie Doon 40 B RESERVE: Bonnie Doon 59 def North Wang 35 C GRADE: Milawa 46 def Bonnie Doon 28 U15s: Bonnie Doon 33 def Whorouly 29 SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 A GRADE: Tarrawingee 45 def Goorambat 42 B GRADE: Bright 40 def Benalla All Blacks 36 B RESERVE: Milawa 46 def Bright 23 C GRADE: Tarrawingee 33 def Moyhu 25 U15s: North Wang 21 def Greta 19 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 4.2 10.6 11.1 17.13.115 BRIGHT 4.6 4.9 5.10 7.14.56 GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Harry Moran 6; Cody Crawford 3; Chris O’Connor 2; Lachlan Thompson 2; Jackson Hourigan 1; Alistair Jacka 1; Riley Moran 1; Chelton Orchard 1. BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 3; Paul Harrison 1; Kieren Jamieson 1; Myles Jamieson 1; Nick Lebish 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Harry Ellis, Chelton Orchard, Jackson Hourigan, Jake Jones, Riley Moran, Rory Wapling. BRIGHT: Nick Howell, Michael Elliott, Harry Jamieson, Samuel Dalbosco, Myles Jamieson, Paul Harrison. BONNIE DOON GRETA Due to a medical emergency,

1.3 5.6 12.9 13.13.91 GOALS:

C Grade: Wangaratta 36 def by Yarrawonga 54; Wodonga Raiders 38 def by Lavington 40; Albury 50 def Wangaratta Rovers 22; CorowaRutherglen 50 def Myrtleford 16; North Albury 46 def Wodonga 39. 17 & Under: Wangaratta 43 def by Yarrawonga 56; Wodonga Raiders 61 def Lavington 24; Albury 28 def Wangaratta Rovers 27; CorowaRutherglen 45 def Myrtleford 36; North Albury 39 def by Wodonga 75.

B Grade: Wangaratta 32 def by Yarrawonga 52; Wodonga Raiders 32 def by Lavington 66; Albury 58 def Wangaratta Rovers 37; CorowaRutherglen 43 drew Myrtleford 43; North Albury 53 def Wodonga 38.

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Cameron Barrett, Darcy Melksham, Jarryd Hatton, Jack Schilg, Cameron Wilson, Damien Wilson. MYRTLEFORD: Ryley Bouker, Simon Curtis, Ryley Sharp, Brady Sharp, Matthew Dussin, Nicholas Warnock. COROWA-R’GLEN 5.2 6.3 8.7 10.10.70 MYRTLEFORD 2.3 9.11 14.11 20.13.133 THIRDSQualifyingRESULTSFinals–Saturday, September 3 WJ Findlay Oval (Wang Rovers FNC) Football Seniors – Yarrawonga Vs Albury,

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Page 25www.alpineobserver.com.au PRELIMINARY FINAL Mansfield 2.5 3.10 4.16 5.17.47 Benalla Giants 3.1 3.1 4.4 5.5.35 BEST: MANSFIELD: James Benton, Edwin Morphett, Cruz Purday, Jaxon McCormack, Hamish Yencken, Harry Yencken. BENALLA GIANTS: Owain Boyle, Josh Hart, Josh Mathieson, Max Smyth, Logan Hyland, Xavier Wapling. GOALS: MANSFIELD: James Benton 1; Hayden Desmond 1; Oscar Guppy 1; Edwin Morphett 1; Tyler Polkinghorne 1. BENALLA GIANTS: Max Smyth 4; Owain Boyle 1. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - WANGARATTA SHOWGROUND GRAND FINAL - 10:45am Imperials vs Mansfield PRELIMINARY FINAL Myrtleford 5.2 6.4 12.10 16.13.109 Centrals 0.2 0.5 2.5 4.10.34 BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Lachlan Stripeikis, Jack Hazeldine, Fearghus Jones, Jude Browne, Tyler Heywood, Harry Stripeikis. CENTRALS: Charlie Hernandez, Asher Simmonds, Caleb Gilbert, Cody Johnson, Harrison White, Bailey Paul. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Fearghus Jones 4; Harry Stripeikis 3; Gus Benson 2; Tyler Thomason 2; Jack Hazeldine 1; Erik Martin 1; Tai Miller 1; Thomas Morgan 1; Jetson Walton 1. CENTRALS: Hunter Barry 1; Caleb Gilbert 1; Jett Paul 1; Asher Simmonds 1. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - WANGARATTA SHOWGROUND GRAND FINAL - 12:45pm Mansfield vs Myrtleford PRELIMINARY FINAL College 1.0 2.2 4.4 4.4.28 Bright 2.1 2.1 2.1 4.1.25 BEST: COLLEGE: Charlie OBrien, Luke OBrien, Dominic Ciccone, Reegan Monk, Zeke Peebles, Hayden Ledger. BRIGHT: Harry West, Cash Garratt, Gabriel Banks, Campbell Nightingale, Darcy Andersen, Harris Bruneau. GOALS: COLLEGE: Luke OBrien 3; Charlie OBrien 1. BRIGHT: Darcy Andersen 1; Kobe Buckland 1; Dane Garratt 1; John Oswin 1. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - WANGARATTA SHOWGROUND GRAND FINAL - 10:45am Kangaroos vs College UNDER 17 SCOREBOARDUNDER 14 SCOREBOARDUNDER 12 SCOREBOARD SCOREBOARDFINALS

HUNTED: Ryley Skahill down Centrals’PRESSURE: Tyler Thomason before taken down by Centrals’

GO FOR GOAL: Fearghus Jones booted four goals to help his side get over the line.

TOO GOO: Lachlan Stripeikis weathers the tackle in a best on ground performance.

ON THE BOOT: Jack Hazeldine looks to bomb the ball down the ground.

MYRTLEFORD’S under 17 football side booked their ticket to this weekend’s grand final clash with Mansfield after smashing Centrals 16.13 (109) to 4.10 (34) last Saturday.Froma five-goal lead at quarter time, the Saints hit a wall and were unable to score as freely through the second term, but soon found their groove to be up by 65 points by three-quarter time.Lachlan Stripeikis was best on ground for the victorious Saints, while Feargus Jones led the way on the scoreboard with four majors.

The only thing which stands between Myrtleford and the under 17 flag are the Mansfield Eagles, who defeated the Saints back in the semi-final 9.10 (64) to 6.12 (48).With redemption on their mind, and premiership glory within their grasp, the Saints have just four quarters of footy left to prove they’re the best team in the competition.The2022 Wangaratta and District Junior Football League Under 17 grand final kicks off this Sunday from 12.45pm at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

PHOTOS: Grace Kerwin

The Mountain Men’s preliminary final opponent is currently unknown, awaiting the rescheduling of the Greta vs Bonnie Doon match which was called off prior to half time on Sunday due to a medicalHarrisonemergency.saidwhile the extra week could cause some complications down the track for his side, he will be looking to keep his team on their toes. “If we do have a bye we’ll have a very solid week this week,” he said.“We’ll have a big session on Saturday, last week we didn’t have a session we just went for a swim, but we’ll have a big session to keep the boys’ mind on the job. “Understand where the league is coming from, extending finals by a week but we’ve got two players who have holidays to go away that week and wouldn’t be available”

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RUCKING IT OUT: Bright’s Joe Gray gets ready for the ruck contest against Benalla All Blacks’ Jake Jones on Saturday. Bright will now be playing in the preliminary final after falling short of booking their place in the Ovens and King grand final.

“It’ll be a different court and different umpires, we haven’t played at Tarrawingee for a few years so it’ll be a lot different but we’re all in high spirits that we can do it.”

“The club is so proud of how far B reserve have gotten in the finals this year,” she said. “It’s been a great pathway for the young girls to step up and show us what they’ve got and 2023 will be an exciting year.”

BRIGHT’s B grade netballers have produced back to back thrilling wins to advance to the preliminary finals, upsetting the Benalla All Blacks 40-36 on Sunday at North Wangaratta. Bright got out to the faster start and held a four goal lead at half-time. The game quickly became a tight and tense tussle as goals were hard to come by, but Bright stayed tough and were the better team when it mattered. After coming within a draw and five goals of Benalla in their matches earlier in the year, they went one better when it counted on Sunday.Co-coach Sarah Hourigan said she was pleasantly surprised with the girls’ performance“We managed to keep a lead all game which was fantastic, we knew we could do it and we’re keeping very positive,” she said. Bringing across an unchanged team from last week, Bright was bolstered by Charlotte Paton in goal shooter and the reliable defensive combo of Kristi Hacket and Amy Ford. Hourigan said they were expecting to need Paton’s size in defence, but decided to keep her at shooter which proved beneficial at both ends.

“There is such a good vibe with all the netballers at the club and we’re all supporting each other through these finals, its really great to Brightsee.” will face off against Bonnie Doon in the preliminary final, who fell 13 goals short of the unbeaten Milawa, the closest any team has come to the Demons this year. Hourigan said the girls will be going in full of confidence.“BonnieDoon will be a great game, we will go in with a positive mindset,” she said. “It’s nice to get a lot of support from other clubs on game day, we’ve had so many nice comments from Benalla, Bonnie Doon and Milawa after the last few finals so it’d be great to get another win.

“We’ve just got to be stronger in the contest for longer,” he said. “I think the boys were a bit rusty coming off that bye, so we’ll have a big week and make sure they’re ready to go because sometimes we are pretty slow coming off a bye.”

“But after that they kicked the first two goals in the second quarter and unfortunately the boys went away from all of our structures and processes, we started kicking the ball long all the time which just played into their hands. “Between the ears the boys fell away and went into their shell a bit and didn’t stick to the way we usually play.”

Bright’s B reserve’s fairytale finals run came to an end on Sunday, suffering a 46-23 loss to Milawa.Hourigan said she has been very impressed with the way the team fought through adversity throughout the year and to win a finals game is great reward.

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“Charlotte is a great asset to the team and we really love her in goals, she’s improving every week and it’s really showing in this finals series,” she said. “We’ve really started making great connections in the team and we have really been focusing on just growing as a team the last few weeks, on and off the court.

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN BRIGHT senior footballers will have to play off in a preliminary final to book their grand final ticket as they were comprehensively beaten by the Benalla All Blacks 17.13 (115) to 7.14 (56) in their qualifying final on Saturday. Benalla become the first team into the Oven and King football grand final with their win. After coming out hot early, the Mountain Men took a small lead into quarter time in what looked to be a fiery contest through one quarter.Butthe All Blacks quickly settled and flexed their muscles, getting on top in the midfield to keep Bright goalless in the second quarter and they never looked threatened from there. Bright coach Paul Harrison said he thought his side settled into the game well in the first quarter, but couldn’t match Benalla’s pressure around the ball.

Nick Howell was best on ground for the Mountain Men with solid performances from Michael Elliot and Harry Jamieson while Cooper Thomason hit the scoreboard with three goals. Centurion goal kicker Lachlan Thompson was held reasonably quite, but Harrison said he will be wanting his boys to be working on intensity and endurance in the midfield throughout the remainder of the finals campaign.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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“We really took the game on in the first quarter and were attacking, got the ball out into space so we could use the ball well,” he said.

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THE Ovens and King FNL board yesterday released the updated fixture for the remainder of the finals series, following a match cancellation on the

“We always aim to get around that 50 goal mark and we were just not able to even get close to that due to their pressure of being able to turn the ball before it got to the “Themgoal.being able to turn the ball over in the goal circle and being able to capitalise on it obviously gives them such a winning margin and is why they’re on top of theDespiteladder.”their season being over, spirits and hope for next year are high, as the A graders prepare to cheer on the only Saints netball side who made finals, B grade. “We can definitely build on what happened this year, and if we were to see the same seven I would definitely see movement up the ladder,” Way said. “You never know who’s around and who moves to town or anything like that. “The season will play out, and the off-season shenanigans begin, and we’ll see what pops up come late January.”

SENIORS Best & Fairest - Sam Martyn (96 votes) Runners up - Simon Curtis (95 votes)

Saints Way - Sally Botter

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RESERVES Best & Fairest - Will McKerral (88 votes) Runners up - Ryley Forrest (59 votes) Saints Way - Sam Piazza Most consistent - Corey Southern Most improved - Jye Gribbin Leading goal kicker - Jye Gribbin (30 goals)

A GRADE: Winner Ellie Cooper (left) with runner-up Saige Broz.

 U17s Best & Fairest - Evie Hughes (57 votes) Runners up - Morgan Cartwright (38 votes) Saints Way - Ava Brock  PLAYER LIFE MEMBERS Mitch Dalbosco Riley JasonAnthonyO’SheaLaSpinaTanner

Saints Way - Rhiannon McIlroy  C GRADE Best & Fairest - Natasha Smith (32 votes) Runners up - Bronte Burgess (31 votes) Saints Way - Hannah Masin 

While they were up against a tough foe, Way said the margin was a bit too wide for her liking, and not a reflection of her team’s talent.

C GRADE: Winner Natasha Smith (left) with runner-up Bronte Burgess.

Senior netball season ends on a low note

SUNDAY saw the Myrtleford Football Netball Club hold its vote count and presentation day at the Ablett Pavillion. Sam Martyn took out the coveted senior footballer best and fairest award, one vote ahead of Simon Curtis. In the A grade netball, Ellie Cooper won the top honour, with Saige Broz finishing second.Fullawards list

A grade in goalkeeper this week and she had a fantastic game, then myself, Sophie Cappellari and Ellie Cooper in wing defence for part of the game too.

“I thought they had a good game, unfortunately the score result at the end, in my opinion and the teams’ opinion, really didn’t reflect how the game played out,” she“Taylasaid.

B GRADE: Winner Morgan Byrne (left) with runner-up Tayla Cartwright.

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SEASON OVER: Saige Broz (right) and the rest of the A grade Saints played their last game of the year on Saturday, with a 66-28 loss to Corowa-Rutherglen.

By NATHAN DE VRIES

B GRADE Best & Fairest - Morgan Byrne (39 votes) Runners up - Tayla Cartwright (36 votes)

SATURDAY marked the final match of the 2022 season for Myrtleford’s A grade netballers, as they were defeated by top side Corowa-Rutherglen 28-66 to finish the season eighth on the ladder. Never an easy match up, the Saints started off well, turning the ball in their defensive end and sending it into their However,shooters.theRoos were able to weather the storm and counter attack efficiently, taking the lead and never letting go. The onslaught continued as Corowa-Rutherglen piled goal after goal, despite the best efforts of the Saints’ defensiveCoachunit.Tina Way said the opposition proved why they’re the top team in the competition.“Weknow it was going to be a tough game, and I just said before the game ‘we know that we’re up against it, but we still want to go out and play well for ourselves and the team and do the things we do well’, and to the girls’ credit they really did,” she“Wesaid.did turn a lot of ball and send it down to the attack line, but sometimes Corowa then turned it back and any missed shots, due to the height of Corowa, they’d beautifully rebound and send back down our end.”

Saints Way - Mitch Dalbosco Most Consistent - Murray Waite Most improved - Lachie Hourigan

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PHOTO: Janet Watt

THIRDS Best & Fairest - Lachie Miotto (95 votes) Runners up - Ashton McPherson (85 votes) Saints Way - Ashton McPherson Most consistent - Tom Sparks Most improved - Austin Hargraves Leading goal kicker - Josh Jones (28 goals)

Saints’ best and awardedfairests

THIRDS: Winner Lachie Miotto (left) with runner-up Ashton McPherson.

A GRADE Best & Fairest - Ellie Cooper (49 votes) Runners up - Saige Broz (42 votes)

RESERVES: Winner Will McKerral (right) with runner-up Ryley Forrest.

Best Backman - Austin Wikes

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Best U21 - Declan Bren Best first year player - Jordan Eaton Leading goal kicker - Ryley Sharp (31 goals)

UNDER 17: Winner Morgan Cartwright (left) with runnerup Evie Hughes.

SENIORS: Winner Sam Martyn (right) with runner-up Simon Curtis.

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“In front of goals, he was kicking them from outside 50, from in front, snapping it around his body and running past and through packs.

“It was fantastic to watch, and it was a really pleasing performance from a young man who has been ready for a breakout game for a while and it was great to have it before finals.”

BY NATHAN DE VRIES nemedia.com.aundevries@ TWO of Myrtleford’s three football sides qualified for finals on Saturday against CorowaRutherglen, with the reserves home by 96 points and the seniors winning 20.13 (133) to the Roos’ 10.10The(70).Myrtleford thirds missed out on their own finals ticket by just three points, downed by the Roos 8.11 (59) to 8.8 (56) to finish in sixth. It was a slow start for the seniors, trailing by 17 points and playing low-intensity footy, before the Saints kicked into gear. A 7.8 to 1.1 second quarter rocketed Myrtleford to the lead, where they would stay for the remainder of the match. The win was vital in securing both the fifth spot on the ladder, and the coveted place in the finals. Senior co-coach Dawson Simpson said his players adapted well from a poor first term.

The match also marked a milestone for two of the club’s favourite sons, with Brady Sharp and Brody Ricardi notching up their 100th senior game for the Saints. The senior Saints will take on Wangaratta Rovers this Sunday at the Albury Sports Ground in an elimination final from 2pm, while the reserves play Albury at 11.45am.

MILESTONE MEN: Brody Ricardi (left) and Brady Sharp celebrated their 100th senior games for the Saints with a win over Corowa-Rutherglen and a finals berth.

“Our intensity was alright, it just wasn’t at the level that it needed to be for a finals berth, so it had to go up,” he said. “In the quarter-time break we addressed a couple of little things that Corowa were trying to do, they were trying to play on at all costs and take the game on, and we were a bit stagnant and sloe to get on top of them around contests, and we just had to be a bit harder.

“It was a great feeling to see the boys fight back and get on top.” Young Ryley Bouker was named best on ground for his powerhouse performance up forward supported by Ryley Sharp, kicking five goals apiece.“Obviously Ryley Sharp needs no introduction for his goal kicking ability, but it was a real coming-ofage game for Ryley Bouker, who just excelled,” Simpson said. “His confidence from the first quarter, he was marking everything that came his way, every time he kicked the footy he hit a target.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

“Whilst we have been able to get a couple wins this year, we’re under no illusions it’s going to be a very difficult match for us,” Simpson said.“They’ve got some weapons all over the ground, and we’ve got to be careful not to let them get out of hand.“Ifwe put our best foot forward, we’ve got no doubt that we’re in for a good shot, but at the same time they’re a hard match-up, they’re a fantastic outfit.”

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“Once we ironed a few creases out and the boys’ intensity went up, the flow was evident from the first 10 seconds of the second quarter that they knew what they were doing wasn’t good enough and they wanted some changes.

By BRODIE EVERIST IN a tense elimination final on Saturday, the Dederang-Mount Beauty senior footballers maintained an early lead to defeat the Barnawartha Tigers 13.14 (92) to 13.6 (84) at Sandy CreekTheReserve.Bombers came out flying in the first quarter, booting 32 points to the Tigers’ eight. The team was wise to take advantage of Barnawartha’s slow performance in the first term, as the Tigers’ made a resurgence in the second and thirdBarnawarthaquarters. shrunk the points margin in the second quarter, booting three majors, while DederangMount Beauty only booted 13 points. Again, Barnawartha came out on top in the third quarter, booting 32 points to Dederang-Mount Beauty’s 20, bringing the points margin to only seven leading into the final term. Goals from both teams saw the scores grow in a tussle for the lead, but the Bombers’ managed to stay ahead by eight points when the final sirenConnorsounded.Brodie was named best on ground, with special mentions for Elliott Powell, Damien Jones, Jordan Harrington, Brady Johnson and Phil Bellingham.ThisSaturday Dederang-Mount Beauty will play their semifinal match at Sandy Creek Reserve against the Kiewa Hawks, who were defeated by Beechworth last week. The Dederang-Mount Beauty reserves squandered an early lead to Barnawartha on Saturday, losing 5.6 (36) to 11.10 (76). Despite ending the first quarter with a seven point lead, the Bombers were ground down by the Tigers and ultimately conceded a 30-point loss. Ryan Coates was named best on ground, with mentions for Geordie Taylor, Thomas Hofert, Ryan Watson, Bo Helwig and Brad Chant. At the Dederang-Mount Beauty Football Netball Club presentation night on August 20, Sharon Coulston and Andrew Chalmers were awarded life membership to the club, while Mark Flay and Eva Chalmers were awarded Best Junior Clubperson. According to club president Richie Kreuzer, Ms Coulston has been with the club for over 20 years in various roles, while Mr Chalmers is a trainer with the club and helps out with netball, raceday and in many other areas.

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“I just wanted to go back and meet everyone again and see how they’re going,” she said.

Friends of Lacluta’s Karen Jones and Rabela Punif are looking forward to returning to Timor in September.

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Friends prepare for September Timor trip

The booklet is a home-based parent resource for children’s learning through play and it includes photographs taken by the pair and also illustrations by Lacluta-born Benny Gonsalves - a longtime friend and assistant to the Friends of Lacluta in Timor Leste.

FOUR members of local group Friends of Lacluta are bound for Timor Leste next month; the first time a visit has been possible since the arrival of COVID more than two years ago. Rabela Punif from Springhurst, Linda Sexton from Wangaratta and Karen Jones and Jess Ruiz from Myrtleford, will head over to Lacluta for a multifaceted venture to the country they support, where they look forward to meeting recently appointed Friend of Lacluta liaison officer, Ebron Amaral.Linda said the group wanted to wait until such time that it was safe and they would be welcome to visit, but it is also fortuitous as Rabela and Karen will be part of the rollout of the educational play booklet they created, “Learn and play in your home”, to local communities.

YOUR HEALTH with SOPHIE YOUR GARDEN with HELEN EN BOOK NOOK with SIMONE

While the project was initially supported by the June Canavan Foundation to help get 1000 copies printed, it drew the attention of the New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade Aid Program and the Ministry of Education in Timor Leste, who will roll it out to 20,000 homes across Timor Leste. A regular visitor to Timor Leste, Karen said as soon as she knew she was able to visit again, she felt her heart light up.

The most common cause of overgrooming is flea allergy dermatitis which is when a cat is allergic to the bite of a flea.When fleas bite, they inject a small amount of saliva into the cat and that saliva component allows the blood to be sucked up easily by the flea. It is this saliva that the cats become allergic to and means that every time a flea bites, it starts up an extremely irritating reaction that causes the cat to lick and/or bite itself. If the cat is over-grooming at the area of the base of the tail, this is almost always due to flea allergy. Treating fleas on a continual basis to prevent the cat being bitten (rather than just killing them when they bite) resolves many cases of over-grooming. For cases where the cause of overgrooming is behavioural, the cat may be feeling anxious or it may be stereotypic behaviours.Constant meowing may also indicate anxiety.When these conditions are diagnosed it is advisable to attempt to link exposure to situations that may lead to anxiety and not to pat or talk softly to the cat when it exhibits the behaviour because this reinforces the fearful response rather than reassure it. Spend 10 to 15 minutes per day at a set time playing, grooming and otherwise interacting with the cat on its own, provide a variety of toys and alternate them weekly or grow an indoor garden of safe plants such as catnip or catmint for the cat to use. Behaviour modification takes time and effort and can be a slow process but have been shown to be effective in most cases of anxiety-related and obsessivecompulsive disorders. Dedicate at least a four week period to start and then reassess the situation. If you are having difficulty please don’t hesitate to contact your vet to discuss. CORNER

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SOME cats may constantly meow or groom themselves to the extent that they have large bald patches. When cats over-groom, this can be due to physical reasons or behavioural reasons.Fora cat that is over-grooming, a physical examination is conducted first with other diagnostic tests like blood tests, radiographs and skin biopsies sometimes required.

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HARDY: The Stypandra Glauca or nodding blue lily are extremely resilient and can survive for many years with minimal care.

Stypandra Glauca - nodding blue lily SIMILAR to many Australian native plants, the nodding blue lily (Stypandra glauca) does not draw attention to itself until it bursts into bloom in early spring. With its grass-like foliage, this member of the lily family blends in with other grasses and low-growing shrubs. From early August, clusters of bright blue (and occasionally white) star flowers, centred with bright yellow stamens festoon the grassy clump. Stypandra glauca is a member of the Phormiaceae family (from the Greek phormus meaning basket, referring to a use of the leaf fibres). Stypandra - from the Greek stype for flax fibres and aner man, in reference to the staminal filament hairs which are beard like in appearance. Glauca - from the Greek glaukos meaning sea green which refers to the colour of the foliage. Glauca also means ‘having bloom’. Bloom is a white-grey powdery coating which can occur on the surface of leaves or fruit. Bloom causes leaves to have a bluish-grey or bluish-green appearance. The blue green lanceolate leaves hug flexible stems. The older leaves age to brown giving a shaggy appearance. S. glauca occurs naturally in Victoria and most other Australian states. It is commonly found in the Warby Ovens National Park, Mt Buffalo National Park and the Great Dividing Range.

PHOTO: Helen Van Riet

Although it has the appearance of a shrub, S. glauca is actually more closely related to lilies. For this reason, it cannot be grown from stem cuttings. Seed is shed soon after maturity. This can be collected by covering spent flower heads with fine mesh, for later collection of mature seed. Plant the seed directly into the permanent position in autumn. Seed can germinate erratically. Seed is also available commercially, and plants are available from specialist nurseries.Propagation by dividing old clumps in winter into substantial sections for replanting is usually successful. Large divisions will give the best chance for survival of the new clumps. In the wild, S. glauca is adapted to fire. Old clumps will grow back from rhizomatous roots after fire with fresh new growth. To recreate fire conditions, once a year remove old growth at the base of the clumps and add a slow-release all-round fertiliser to the soil. Mature clumps can reach between 600mm and 1.5m high x 1m in width. S. glauca is not a good choice for a manicured garden. But for gardeners who prefer a more relaxed effect, plants can be successfully incorporated into mixed grasslands or under-planted in dappled shade. Flowering is more prolific if the plants are well-watered during dry periods. However, this species is very resilient, and will survive for many years with minimal care.

VET CORNER

YOUR GARDEN with Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital with Helen van Riet AUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY (VIC) Cat over-grooming

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1. Restore your skin’s lustre with healthy oils and minerals - swap deep fried foods and vegetable oils for a daily dose of healthy oils found in avocado, olive oil, fish, and flax seed. This is a great way to hydrate dry skin and regulate the sebum content of oily skin;

Naturopaths top five tips for healthy skin:

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2. Water - helps with circulation and moves wastes away from the skin. Dry skin means you are dry on the inside;

3. Movement - exercise helps to clear up the skin by increasing oxygen and blood flow to the surface. It doesn’t have to be much, even a walk and then using a shower brush to run circles over your skin before a shower will help;

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THE rising cost of living has touched us all in more ways than one, but nothing triggered quite such an emotional response as the notion of the price of chicken goingPetrolup. might have hit the back pocket hardest, the cost of cheap coffee in convenience stores doubled, but to some, the idea of paying a few dollars more for a parma seemed outrageous. Australia’s favourite pub meal has long been cheap, particularly given their gargantuan size, the weight of toppings piled aboard and the accompanying kilo of chips, so I’ve no doubt the fans will cough up the extra gold coins to get one, albeit grudgingly. And whether you call it a parma, parmie or a schnitty, a good piece of juicy chicken coated in crispy crumbs is ideal with a glass of Buller Wines Pinot Grigio.

OUR skin is our largest organ and needs a constant supply of lymphatic fluid and blood flow to nourish it. Its health is influenced by hormones, immunity, toxicity andOuremotions.skinis a protective layer that aids our body in fluid regulation, detoxification and vitamin D synthesis, as well as protecting us against infections.

Time spent under heaters and cold winter winds dehydrates and strips these protective layers of the skin. You might not think of food when you look in the mirror and see acne, cold sores, eczema, psoriasis or dandruff, but what you put in your mouth has a big effect on this massive organ.

4. Detox - ask your naturopath for a specific detox to cleanse your filter organs, which restore the skin; and

EXCITEMENT was in the air at Eldorado - the anticipation of new wealth from the old mines. At the end of the 1920s the mines had closed and the fortunes of the town sagged more than most in the early years of the Depression. However, on August 31, 1934 Cocks Pioneer mine was being pumped out, ready to be worked again. A giant 285hp electric motor had been coupled to a 16” centrifugal pump, capable of delivering a staggering 4000 gallons per minute from the old claim into Reid’s Creek. With Eldorado connected into the state power grid, all the new mine equipment installed during the Golden Thirties was electric and the small town became the SEC’s largest customer after Melbourne and Geelong.

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Winter skin needs special care

5. Identify dietary intolerances - determine and remove chemical and dietary allergens that contribute to poor skin health.

Day in History, 1934 YOUR HEALTH

TAKE CARE OF IT: Our skin is our largest organ. with Sophie Lorback (BHSCI. NATUROPATHY)

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Buller Wines was established in Rutherglen in 1921 by Reginald Langdon Buller and the new RLB Range celebrates Reginald’s pioneering spirit. The fruit is picked and processed in the cool of the night which helps preserve the delicate aromas of the Pinot Grigio which are bright, fruit-filled and intense. The straw coloured wine is crisp and dry with lingering flavours of ripe pear and a hint of honeyed quince. The wine is an ideal, fresh and fruity accompaniment for the crunch of the chicken, countering its fatty juices, and it would also be perfect with fish and chips. Now putting up the price of a pot up too? That would be criminal. About $17. with McPhersonAnita

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Karen and Rabela said most children don’t have any books in their home, so this will be a precious resource to give them with lots of ideas through pictures and drawings, but also with information for parents about children’s developmental outcomes.

“For Rabela and me, having worked on the play booklet during COVID, we’ve been patiently waiting for it to be rolled out.

“It was meant to be a small project but it grew - and it’s very exciting now that it’s going to be utilised right across the country and not just in our Timorese-borncommunities.”Rabela said she will be the fi rst of the team to arrive, visiting Dili and then her home district of Oecussi where she will visit family and support the delivery of the booklets.“I’mexcited and looking forward to providing training on the booklet to the teachers for early childhood and especially kindergartens in Oecussi where I’m from,” she said. “The booklet is not only for our communities but across the country, so it’s a big thing for us to see how it goes.”

PHOTO: Andy Kimber

“I joined the Friends of Lacluta this year and I thought it was a good idea for me to see fi rsthand what is happening there and to see what the association does in the community there,” sheLindasaid. said the four will fi t many task into their visit over a couple of weeks, including meeting their tertiary scholarship students in Dili, living with and visiting communities they have established relationships with, and visiting schools and kindergartens where Karen will mentor teachers. She said they will deliver reusable menstrual kits to year nine students, and mother and baby kits to the birthing centre, while meeting with community leaders to fi nd out what else might be helpful. “It gives us a chance to also see how our projects are going, what is working, what we can do diff erently and what else may be needed,” she said. “For instance, recently we’ve been working with children with disabilities and advocating on their behalf, so it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to be in the community, meet with people and ensure what we do is relevant and useful.” They also look forward to getting to know and working with their English-speaking liaison offi cer Ebron, who is sponsored by the Uniting Church in Wangaratta, and plays a pivotal communication role for Friends of Lacluta on the ground. In the years since they visited there have also been severe storms and fl ooding, so just how the villages and local infrastructure like roads have been aff ected, is something they’ll soon fi nd out.

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HEADING NORTH: Friends of Lacluta’s Rabela Punif, Linda Sexton, Karen Jones and Jess Ruiz, holding the play booklet that Rabela and Karen created, will be in Timore Leste for its rollout in September.

For Peruvian-born Jess Ruiz, it will be her fi rst trip to Lacluta, having only recently joined the friends group, and she’s excited about the opportunity to immerse herself in the TimoreseShecommunity.willbearriving in late September and will support the rest of the team in their work on the ground during visits to local villages.

For those wanting to fi nd out more about Friends of Lacluta and its work in Timor Leste, visit its Facebook page, with volunteers invited to join and donations always welcome.

FEATURE STORY Friends prepare for September Timor trip

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“It was not the laws invented by human beings that interested me, but the principles that governed the lives of animals and plants; not the history of kings and queens, or even the different languages that had been developed by different human societies, but the truths that had governed the world around me long before humanity had appeared in it.”

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The book features photographs from Attenborough’s travels across his career, many of them in brilliant colour to highlight the amazing - and sometimes disturbing - sights to which he’s borne witness. In addition to the afterword, there is a glossary enabling those eager to increase their knowledge by learning from a wise master to fully grasp a range of environmental terms. As Attenborough writes in the opening chapter of the book, “I have had the most extraordinary life. It is only now that I appreciate how extraordinary”. Why wouldn’t we take the opportunity to educate ourselves by reading the story of that life?

At Dinner Plain, Peashooter toboggan slope is currently closed pending more snow. Cross Country trails are very patchy with Blade Runner trail having no snow at all. The depth of the Cobungra slope is variable in areas of between 30cm and 47cm with more snow in the middle. Mt Buffalo is reporting poor snow overall with Dingo Dell toboggan slope closed, however Cresta Valley is open for snowplay. Sentinel, Dingo Dell and Cresta are open for snowshoeing, however, conditions are poor at Dingo Dell - walking only, Fair at Cresta - mix and good conditions at Sentinel.For cross country skiers, Beginners Loop, Bogong Plain and Horn Road trails are open, however, they are patchy and there are large areas without snow. Chains are required to be carried for all resorts and fitted where instructed.Forthelatest information on the mountains visit: Dinner Plain: visitdinnerplain. com.auFalls Creek: fallscreek.com.au Mt Hotham: hotham.com.au Mt Buffalo: visitmountbuffalo. com.auMtBuller: mtbuller.com.au. Mt Buffalo was an inviting sight on a number of early mornings last week.

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It’s both a warning of what could be if we don’t act now, and hope for what could be if we start to make a change.Attenborough says while exploring his home around Leicester as an 11-year-old “it never occurred to me to be anything other than fascinated when watching what was going on in the natural world around me”.

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PHOTO: C/- Mt Buffalo National Park

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THIS week the reports are similar to last week - with quite a difference between the mountains with some reporting almost a metre and a half of snow, while others have none or only patchy coverage.Falls Creek has an average snow depth of 144cm with icy patches on the road from Mount Beauty so take care. They have 13 lifts open with Alpine Helicopters tours and transfers, Falls Creek Guides, Fireworks Fiesta on Thursday nights from 7pm, night skiing Wednesdays and Saturdays between 6pm and 8.45pm, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing between 2pm and 6pm, snowplay, snowsports school, back country tours, Twilight Tuesdays between 3.30pm and 5.30pm and tobogganing available. Cross country skiing is available with conditions ranging from patchy to excellent across their 32 trails.Mt Hotham is reporting an average of 150cm across the mountain and have 11 lifts running. There are 69 trails (including all 16 cross country trails) and two terrain parks open with coverage from good to excellent. Please note that guests are not allowed in the ski field after 5pm under any circumstances.

“I had believed from an early age that the most important knowledge was that which brought an understanding of how the natural world worked,” he writes.

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THE mere sound of his voice reminds us of the importance of caring for our environment, and at 96, David Attenborough remains a vital cog in the planet’s ecologicalPenguinfuture. has released the paperback edition of Attenborough’s ‘A Life on Our Planet’, which features a new afterword, ‘Why You Are Here’, a speech he made at the opening of the COP26 climate summit held in Glasgow lastWithyear.the 2022 Federal election showing that climate action is a top priority for Australians, this is a timely release of the book which was first delivered in hardcover in From2020. recent floods on the east coast to the extreme fire events of 2019-’20, and the hundreds of Australian native species which are in danger of becoming extinct over the next decades, the damage to the environment is evident, and it’s clear something needs to be done. ‘A Life on Our Planet’ is Attenborough’s ‘witness statement and vision for the future’. It reflects on his work and the dramatic changes to the planet he has witnessed, and suggests what we can do to make a better future.

* We have a copy of David Attenborough’s ‘A Life on Our Planet’ to give away to one lucky reader. If you would like to take it home to read about the author’s amazing life, simply email skerwin@nemedia. com.au and let us know why you would like to own the book. ‘A Life on Our Planet’ - David Attenborough (Penguin) RRP $22.99

AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE: Win a copy of David Attenborough’s ‘A Life on Our Planet’.

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SOMETHING UNIQUE: A cheese tower from Milawa Cheese Company will offer your guests something different.

To Brie or not to Brie?

A Milawa Cheese Co. Cheese Tower is a perfect cake alternative for cheese lovers. Find out more at milawacheese.com.au Brie-lliant celebrations!for Find out more at milawacheese.com.au A Milawa Cheese Co. Cheese Tower is a perfect cake alternative for cheese lovers.

THE SMALLEST DETAILS: Don’t forget the buttonholes.

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CHEESE towers make a wonderful alternative to a traditional wedding cakejust ask the team at Milawa Cheese Company. They love to help couples design a cheese tower that creates a statement on the day, as well as delicious memories that will leave your guests talking long after the Milawaevent.cheese is available all year round, with a wide selection of cow and goat milk options including Ashed Chevre, Camembert and Brie along with the award winning washed rind King River Gold, Milawa Blue, Milawa White and the David Brown SelectOnceCheddar.thetower is cut, the cheese can be served on a board, for a casual sharing feast or individually plated as a finishing touch to a fine dining menu. Milawa Cheese Company have a wide range of dried fruits, quince pastes and crackers to accompany yourFloraltower.arrangements can be added as a decorative flourish.Toorganise a tasting and a consultation for your celebration tower please email com.aushop@milawacheese.orphone57273589 and choose option number 1.

SIMPLY Stems Boutique Florist was established in Shepparton more than 12 years ago and they have recently opened a store in Wangaratta, taking over the former ‘The Dutch Connection’ site on the corner of Reid and Ovens Streets.Made up of a team of passionate and creative flower lovers, Simply Stems pride themselves on floral styling, a great eye and being detail andcomesendstyleandSophisticated,orientated.elegantclassysumuptheirandtheyprovidehigh-qualityservicewhenittoweddingstylingartistry.Theycanalsoprovide flower arrangements for everyday occasions and event designingbyceremonyStemselsebuttonholesimportantweddingFrominstallations.yourdreambouquettodetailslikeandeverythinginbetween,Simplycanstyleyourandreceptionpersonallycuratingandtimeless florals.

While spring is the most common season to hold a wedding, and some of the most gorgeous flowers are in season during spring and summer, don’t be scared off from holding a winter or autumn wedding. These alternate seasons provide gorgeous florals, plus your photos will offer you spectacular backdrops if the day is overcast or evenTrustraining.your florist to guide you with seasonal choices and design to suit your colour palette and style. Get in touch to discuss your special day by visiting the Simply Stems website and filling out an event enquiry form.

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A spring in your step this wedding season A yourvenuebeautifultocelebrateceremonyandreceptionThepaviliontheatBullerWinesPavilionatBullerWines2804Federation Way, Rutherglen VIC 3685 - 02 6032 8820 - www.thepavilionrestaurant.com.auRutherglen Photo courtesy of @rachaelemmily

Events of the past couple of years have seen an increase in people wanting to renew their vows now that family and friends can get together again and share the commitment the couple made to each other.

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GIFT REGISTRY: Some couples still register their gift wishes with a store or website.

Vow renewal ceremonies are not legally binding and you can renew your vows as many times as you like. Doing so often makes couples feel closer and gives them a sense of togetherness as it is a celebration of marriage and a reinforcement of the union and promise made on their original wedding day.For some couples, there is no better way to commemorate a milestone wedding anniversary such as the first, 10th, 25th or even 50th, than with a vow renewal istheweddingfrom.chooseretailmaythanWhileWeddingceremony.registrieslesspopularnowinthepast,newlywedsnominateawebsiteorstoretheirguestscantopurchaseagiftOftennotedontheinvitationwillbestorewheretheregistero ffered or a copy will be mailed with the invitation. There is no requirement to choose something from the couple’s registry specifically, although for some couples they might request it specifically. Giving the perfect wedding speech You will need about three months to prepare for a speech, eight minutes for the ideal length and 25 practises of saying it out loud.The perfect wedding speech has around 960 words and ‘experts’ say that 45 seconds is the longest time you should spend on one story or anecdote while two is the maximum number of toasts you should give. Of course the number and type of jokes you include will depend entirely on the couple, the audience and how well you think you can tell the punchline.

SPRING is the most popular wedding season and it’s no surprise really as the gorgeous wedding themes, beautiful flowers and a desire to get out and enjoy the warmth after winter are in abundance. October is the most popular choice within the season and these days there are many options for where and what your day will look like whether you have an intimate gathering or a huge party for your wedding, vow renewal, commitment ceremony or something in between.

Offering stunning views and fantastic food and wine, Annapurna is the perfect location for your intimate special day whether you want your photos to incorporate the perfectly maintained vineyard, or the immaculateAnnapurnagardens.Estatehas a dedicated wedding coordinator to help you plan every aspect of your day and tailor it to suit your individual needs for a memorable celebration. They offer personalised options for your reception from a cocktail party to a full five course meal, with fortiandhandcraftedestate-producedsparklingstillwinesincluding fied dessert wines, liqueurs or local beers. At Annapurna Estate, you will be in good hands - all you have to do is have enjoy the day and/or night with family and friends and let the professionals take care of everything else.

romantic, intimate, both indoors and out, with exquisite nights... elegant, party, buffet, set menu, canapes celebrants, musicians, cakes, accommodation... WE HAVE IT ALL AT ANNAPURNA ESTATE Call for a wedding kit or to organise a visit. Simmonds Creek Road, Mount Beauty. Phone: (03) 5754 4517 Dream Believer Sandra 0459www.dreambeliever.onlineBoulding930939 | dreambeliver1965@gmail.com Weddings & Vow Renewals Baby Namings Funerals & Memorials Life Celebrations celebrancy Spring | 2022

WINTER WONDERLAND: Annapurna Estate is one of the highest vineyards in Victoria with snow capped mountains nearby in winter.

High altitude venue delivers on your big day

ANNAPURNA Estate sits in the shadow of Mount Bogong at Tawonga South and, at an altitude of 600 metres, is one of the highest vineyards in Victoria.

BELIEVE IN DREAMS: Let Sandra help you create your perfect day.

DREAM culminationCelebrancyBelieveristheofa20 year dream of celebrant Sandra Boulding.WhenCOVID hit, the well laid plans of many couples were interrupted, but Sandra is looking forward to the wedding industry emerging from those dark days into good and fun times onceWithagain.abackground in community service, social work, teaching and business management, Sandra brings a diverse range of skills to assist couples plan their perfectSandraday.meets with couples numerous times and gets to know them personally, individualising the script so that the ceremony can be a true representation of their love story.Adream wedding could entail just about anything from a quick “Pash ‘n’ Dash” ceremony with only witnesses and the bare legalities involved through to a full-blown celebration of Dreamlove. CelebrancyBelievercaters for same sex marriages, civil commitment ceremonies and intimate vow renewals for family and friends. The ceremony may even incorporate intricate rituals, celebrating the cultural or religious beliefs or heritage of the couple. “As long as it is legal, we can incorporate all your ideas, no matter how outlandish they may seem,” Sandra morecelebrancyCelebrancyDreamsaid.Believerconsidersasmuchthanjustarranging weddings and offers services for baby naming days, funeral and memorial celebrations and emceeing major life events or significant birthdays. Offering a no obligation free quote, Dream Believer Celebrancy can assist you every step of the way through the planning process, whatever the occasion, ensuring that all the dreams that you believe, truly can come true.

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Spring | 2022 Your love story starts here Ceremony | Reception | Accommodation yarragolf.com.au | functions@yarragolf.com.au | (03) 5744 1911

ENJOY your wedding day with family and friends and start your love story among the rugged beauty of towering River Red Gums and the picturesque Murray River at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club WhetherResort.you’re looking for a casual, intimate garden wedding or a large formal occasion, count on the Yarra Golf team to deliver your perfect day. With personalised wedding packages to suit any budget, Yarra Golf’s incredible collection of indoor and outdoor function spaces provides unmatched flexibility for couples to bring their dreams to reality. Hold your ceremony amid picturesque gardens or among the natural bush and river settings in the new lagoons area. Then follow with an indoor reception with stunning views for up to 300 guests in the club’s Willow Room. A dedicated wedding coordinator will guide you throughout the planning process and deliver a tailored package covering every detail. From there, you can rest easy, knowing that your special day will be professionally managed from start to finish. With fabulous settings for those perfect wedding photographs, sumptuous food with service to match, and impressive self-contained villas to accommodate over 170 guests, Yarra Golf has it all. To arrange an appointment to discuss your special day, please get in touch with the Functions Coordinator on (03) 5744 1911 or email functions@yarragolf.com.au.

PICTURESQUE: Stephanie and Wade wandering the beautiful surrounds of the Yarrawonga Golf Club’s impressive property.

Start your love story at Yarra Golf

Husband and wife team Anthony Muhlebach and Anne Taylor are your hosts at Annie’s Retreat and delight in working with couples to organise an affordable and unique wedding day at their venue.

Located in the Indigo shire with 360 degree views of the Yackandandah Valley. Beautiful landscape gardens, separate reception and ceremony areas including a commercial kitchen for caterers.

“Initially, I wanted to capture those real moments for others, moments that mums and dads could be part of, instead of being behind the camera,” Beth said.“Photographing families and couples led me to photographing weddings and I now glancesbearshowrawexcitementgrowingphotographregularlythesecouples’families.“Iadorethebubblingofweddings,theunapologeticlovepeopleforoneanother,thehugsandthesecretbetweenlovers when they think no one is watching.“Iloveobserving the magic unfold and capturing it, and telling it back in a story of photos.” Beth can photograph micro weddings or large events and says her style is very natural and candid. “If you are looking for a photographer who is low key, low stress, but still pays high attention to detail, contact me.“I have hometravelEast,extensivelyphotographedaroundtheNorthhoweverIwillalsoseveralhoursfromifthatisyourwish.”

BETH Hulley’s mother was rarely in family photos as she was always the one taking theAfterpictures.herpassing, Beth realised how precious the photos of herself, her brothers and her father were, and how absent her mother’s presence was. That absence inspired Beth to become a family photographer and her business has grown to include weddings, newborn and lifestyle photography.

Creating moments to cherish

Call +61 414 228 132 to enquire how we can help you or book a visit via the website www.anniesretreat.com

Working vineyard your weddingperfectvenue

Trained wait staff can be organised to assist your chosen caterer or supplier and there are two areas available - one for ceremonies and one for the reception with photo opportunities in the vineyard or five acres of landscaped gardens including a beautiful rose arbour.There are Angus cattle which are fantastic for real ‘country-themed’ wedding parties.When they are not taking care of guests at weddings and events, Anne and Anthony are hard at work in the vineyard and have produced two vintages so far - a Sparkling Shiraz bottled in 2018 and the Muhlebach Series Shiraz in 2021. Part of their farmhouse is also available to rent on AirBnB with many visitors choosing to make their base at Annie’s and exploring the nearby snowfields, historic towns and bike trails each day of their stay. Small wedding parties can also be accommodated at theSofarmhouse.whenyou are considering where to have your wedding or your next event, make Annie’s Retreat, Vineyard, Orchard & Outdoor Event Centre the top of your list.

SPECIAL DAY: Rian & Carmen Littler were married at Bald Hills House, Stanley.

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PERFECT VIEW: Annie’s Retreat offers perfect 360 degree views. WITH 360 degree views of the Yackandandah Valley, Annie’s Retreat, Vineyard, Orchard & Outdoor Event Centre sits atop a small hillock which offers guests the perfect backdrop for their wedding photos. Although the property is nestled near the snowfields, they rarely receive snow, instead, you will be treated to gorgeous sunset views, beautiful gardens and a working vineyard. To take advantage of the best weather, event bookings are between September and March each year.

PHOTO: Beth Hulley Photography

CIVIL marriage celebrant Lesley Sanderson from Sandersons Celebrancy Services is blessed to have a life filled with love, laughter andMarriedcommunity.tothe love of her life, Warren, for more than 30 years and mum to three wonderful (human) children, two fur kids and a granny to four grandchildren, she is passionate about creating the perfect wedding ceremony for her clients.

Celebrating love in all its forms

BEECHWORTH Floral Designs pride themselves on providing innovative wedding floral designs and expertly designed arrangements to couples for their special day.With more than 30 years’ experience in commercial floristry, Gina has been a senior designer, manager, educator and demonstrator and seven years ago she brought her talents back to Beechworth, where she grew up. Travelling across the North East and border regions, Gina helps create and guide the ideas brides and grooms have when they picture their perfect flower arrangement. Whether you are having an intimate commitment ceremony or wedding or a large celebration, Beechworth Floral Designs will help you capture the floral season and create an individual look that will have your guests in raptures. Gina loves meeting couples and designing and creating individual designs which reflect them and the theme they want to create. She sources only the finest quality materials from local growers to create bespoke bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, feature arrangements and table centrepieces.Ginadoes not just arrange flowers; she creates an impact statement, a story for the individual from a simple posy to a work of art to showcase you and your love on your bigOrganiseday. a one-on-one consultation today by contacting Gina at Beechworth Floral Designs and let her experience guide you to creating something stunning.

Lesley believes everyone deserves to marry the person they love and to celebrate that love in the way that reflects the people theySheare.is a proud supporter of same-sex marriage and has links to the LGBTQIA+ community through her beautiful trans daughter, Lexie.Lesley will work to create a truly bespoke ceremony for your special day that will reflect who you are and how you both arrived at this momentous occasion. From music to readings, rituals and vows, every part of the ceremony will reflect your love and give you beautiful memories to cherish for the rest of your livesLesleytogether.o ffers all prospective clients a noobligation consultation where you can discuss your plans and decide if you have found your perfect celebrant. So, when you are looking for a ceremony that’s all about you, one that celebrates the magic of your story and captivates your family and friends then Sandersons Celebrancy Services should be your first choice wherever you are across the North East.

Sandersons Celebrancy Services can take care of everything whether you are after an intimate ceremony or something larger.

THE PERFECT ARRANGEMENT: Bride Claire Heywood. PHOTO: Georgie James Photography

Creating the perfect atmosphere

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TRENDING: Many brides are opting for dresses that would suit art or film openings as well as

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Brides in 2022 and beyond are opting for pairings of pinks and blues within or alongside their traditional white wedding dress, with styles that would not be out of place at a gala or film Plungingpremiere.necklines, sheer dresses and two-piece outfits are high on the list of ‘wants’ for brides, along with floral designs and stitching on their dresses.

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INSPIRING: This metallic headpiece by Lauren J Ritchie Millinery was inspired by Beyonce and modelled by Erin Ritchie.

PHOTO: James Christie YOUR wedding day; what a day to celebrate. What are you thinking for your wedding dress? Does it go with a traditional veil? Are you changing into a fabulous party dress and ready for something fun and playful? A headband is an easy-towear option that will look great on Weddingeveryone.headbands can be decorative and floral, or simple yet stunning. Inspired by the Beyonce classic Crazy in Love, Lauren J Ritchie has created a metallic headband which adds a pop of sparkle to any look and is something special for the ceremony and perfect for a party into theLaurennight. recently had the honour of creating a custom headband for a stunning bride using the same material and beads that were on her dress. “Looking for something unique to help complete her outfit and help style her hair, she came to me with the fabric from her dress designer and we found the perfect shape for her,” Lauren said. “I then worked with the material to create her a custom one of kind headband that was just for her.”Contact Lauren at www. laurenjritchie.com to help you find the perfect piece for your special day.

Another trend making a comeback is puff sleevesand although it might not be the fashion that many would choose, the 80s do make a great theme when it comes to choosing music to keep your guests entertained on the dancefloor long into the night.

SPRING weddings mean you are spoiled with a choice of colours whether you are the bride or a guest. Whether you want to break out that floral print dress you’ve had tucked away in the wardrobe all winter, go full black tie, take advantage of a casual jumpsuit or some combination of them all, there is a style to suit you. The nights can still be chilly though so if you opt for something without long sleeves, complement your look with a tailored jacket or coat, a sophisticated woollen jacket or a shawl.

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LINDY from Flowers By Lindy loves selecting flowers, brainstorming ideas and the creativity of working out the mechanics of installations when preparing flower arrangements for weddings.“Ipickfrom my own garden in the King Valley and am accredited to buy from the Melbourne flower market in Epping but I also like to use as many of our fabulous local micro flower growers and wholesalers which in turn helps support the broader Australian flower industry,” Lindy said. “It takes knowledge and experience to condition flowers properly so they are at their optimum for the day and I prefer to utilise seasonal flowers whenever possible.”

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EMBRACING SEASONAL TONES: Autumn-leafed maples surrounded the Bright Chalet gardens which was the perfect inspiration for Flowers by Lindy’s arrangements.

Lindy travels for weddings right across the North East from the King Valley and Mansfield to Albury and Myrtleford. She also delivers flowers daily to Wangaratta, the King Valley, Ovens Valley and surrounds Monday to Saturday and orders can be placed by calling 0428 284 331.

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Lindy loves working with couples, venues and vendors to help create a magical wedding day and can incorporate sentimental items into arrangements such as a relative’s wedding dress lace or items that belong to a loved one who is not able to attend.

“There are so many wonderful wedding vendors around the North East and their experience and quality of service is equal to or better than those you will find in the city,” Lindy said.Lindy recommends couples approach vendors as soon as they have set a date as venues, caterers, photographers, cake makers, event planners and florists are all very busy and the more notice you can give them, the more chance you have of securing the ones you want.

Spring | 2022 Names of couple Luke and Renee McClounan Photographer Blissful Love Photography Date of wedding April 16, 2021 Ceremony location Oxley (private property) Reception location Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway Celebrant Simon Goss Makeup Alex Munroe Makeup Artistry Hair Amanda Bell Hair Stylist Florist English Rose Florist dayaCelebratingperfect Wedding Dress Ferrari Formalwear Bridesmaid’s dresses Bridesmaids Only Groom’s suit YD Groomsmen’s suits YD Cake 4 Tiered Cake by All Occasions Sweets n Treats Albury - Rhiannon Parker Catering Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway Band/DJ/entertainment Albury DJ Entertainment Quote describing the day: Everything came together perfectly, with family and friends from all over the country coming through to celebrate with us for a beautiful ceremony, and plenty of fun dancing and celebrating with everyone throughout the night.

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