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FORMAL FUNDRAISER BRIGHT P-12 College Year 12 students Ebony Fitzpatrick (centre) along with Johanna Bryan (left) and Emilia Morris can’t wait for Saturday night.

After the disappointment of so many social event cancellations last year, they have organised a formal event for students on Saturday night. they have had great support from the community and would still welcome any further donations.

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Room to grow Positive step in land development to accommodate Bright’s future AN exciting land development is a step closer to becoming a reality, helping to ease the pressure of housing availability in Bright and surrounds.

Council received a revised draft development plan application for 40 hectares of residential land at 805 Great Alpine Road late last year.

The property sits on the western edge of Bright township, forming part of the future Bright Western

Gateway Development.

Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said the land was identified as an ideal area for urban growth during a land review in 2005.

“The land was rezoned from farming zone to general residential zone in 2015, with a number of planning controls in place,” she said.

“We know our region needs more houses for people to live in, and this land has been earmarked

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for some time as somewhere houses can be built.

“Council officers are working collaboratively with the developer to ensure the Development Plan meets the requirements of the Alpine Planning Scheme, with the aspiration to achieve a fantastic outcome for our community, businesses and future residents alike.”

The land changed hands last month and is now owned by the Melbournebased Deague family, who

have a long history in land development.

They have retained the current planning consultants to work with council.

“The final development plan will seek to balance key needs and expectations for all parties, including a range of housing types and maintaining the small town feel that we all value,” Cr Nicholas said.

She said the development is good news for a township

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struggling to house vital employees and people keen for a tree-change.

“I understand that some people may be concerned about a large development taking place on the edge of town, but Bright in particular, and the Alpine Shire as a whole, has reached an impasse when it comes to housing availability,” Cr Nicholas said.

“More homes means more people can live here,

more businesses can attract staff and the economy and community can grow.

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PASS OF THE BALL SAVOY Bocce Club has decided to call it a day, but not before doing one final act of community goodwill. The club last week donated almost $5000 to the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club. Pictured at the handover were soccer club president Chris Bonacci (left) with the last president of the bocce club Adriano Novak. Story page 2 PHOTO: Martin Davis

Big splash of cash Myrtleford y ggets $ $2.25m for splash p p park,, almost $4m $ for another two major j upgrades pg THE Federal F d l Government G t has delivered the $2.25 million which Alpine Shire Council was seeking to build the Myrtleford Splash Park in the Happy Valley Creek Precinct.

The funding, confirmed on Monday, is part of multimillion dollar windfall for a range of projects across Alpine communities being provided through the government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program.

BY JEFF ZEUSCHNER jzeuschner@ nemedia.com.au

Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the government had added another $110 million to bolster the grants program to $390m to provide more support for the medium and long–term

recovery needs d identifi id tified d by communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires.

In addition to the splash park, other Myrtleford projects receiving funding are: • $1,986,340 for upgrading of the Ablett Pavilion Function Centre; • $1,992,000 for upgrading of the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club; and • $440,500 for upgrading of the Myrtleford Show Society’s AJ Richardson and Cattle Pavilion.

The nott Th funding f di does d have to be matched by recipients.

As reported earlier this month, the splash park has been championed by large sections of the Myrtleford community over the past two years, particularly the Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and local Rotary and Lions clubs, who helped fund the park’s designs and get the project ‘shovel ready’ to go out to tender.

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Van V Geet G t said id the th platypus l t themed splash park has been designed to integrate into the environment as an eco-friendly facility.

It will feature an allaccessible water splashpad, toilet and change room facilities, shelters, public seating, car parking, and a bespoke mosaic installation in what will be a new nature and arts based tourism experience in Myrtleford.

Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said the funding

was a ttremendous outcome d t and lauded the chamber and others who had passionately advocated for the park and developed preliminary plans.

“I can’t wait to see what comes to life once we have worked with the community to develop detailed plans and have a timeline for delivery of this exciting project,” Cr Nicholas said.

She said community members can expect to see a completed project by mid-2024.

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Help see dream formal event

By NATHAN DE VRIES

“We had isolation and people getting COVID - everything was happening and we couldn’t really find a time that worked for everyone,” she said.

“Especially at the end of the year, we had exams and things like that, and no one really wanted to do it over the holidays, so we just planned it for this year.

“As soon as this year began everyone was excited about it so I made some invitations and stuff - I couldn’t obviously send them out straight away because of the date.

“Then I just started doing everything I needed to, messaging the council and whatever.

BRIGHT high school students have put the hat out to members of the community in an effort to raise funds to throw a formal event which was originally cancelled by COVID. Year 12 students at the Bright P-12 College have started a GoFundMe page to raise money to throw their own formal, after it was unable to proceed last year.

Ebony Fitzpatrick, the main organiser of the shindig, said organising an event of this nature for her classmates while completing year 12 and dealing with the ongoing COVID guidelines was a lot to handle.

“It is a lot of running around, I’m there now stressful times.”

Ms Fitzpatrick said the GoFundMe page, which has raised over $1400 to date, is to help cover many of the costs which goes into throwing an event like a formal.

“The initial goal was $1000 then I raised it (to $2000) when it started getting a bit higher,” she said.

“I didn’t want to set the tickets too high because obviously some people don’t work or whatever, so I set them at $60, but it’s not going to cover all of the expenses that we need for decorations, food, venue and things like that.

“So we’ll do that, and all the money left over will be sent to a charity that the class will choose together.”

The formal is currently set for this Saturday, February 19 at the pavilion at Pioneer Park.

There is still time for the community to help make this night as special as possible for these young people who have had a tough run of it.

“We have had some pretty stressful times as well as our parents and teachers, but as students we’re already feeling a bit isolated and stressed with year 11 and 12,” Ms Fitzpatrick said.

“It just puts a lot of pres-

sure on us, so I think a night out would be super fun without having to spend too much.

“I just think we have a really generous community and pitching in would just make the night even better.

“I’m already so happy with everyone who’s donated, it just shows how generous the community is.”

The GoFundMe page will be active until this Friday, February 18, and can be accessed at https://gofund.me/ a1491e21.

Those wishing to donate something other than money, such as decorations, can contact Ebony Fitzpatrick on 0447 144 734.

A CELEBRATION AFTER TOUGH YEAR: Ebony Fitzpatrick has organised a formal function for year 12 students at Bright P12 for this Saturday evening after the disappointment of missing out last year because of COVID restrictions.

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Bocce club calls it a day, donates funds to soccer club

By MARTIN DAVIS A PART of Myrtleford’s rich Italian history has become a thing of the past with the Savoy Bocce Club deciding to call it time on over 60 years of operation.

With the difficulties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic seeing membership numbers dwindle, the bocce club decided it was time to stop operation.

It has donated all its remaining funds of almost $5000 to the Savoy Soccer Club to help the next generation.

Nardia Rebuffo has been involved with the bocce club with her husband Jimmy (deceased) since its inception back in the late 1950s.

“Bocce was just a fun game back then, before

it became a club,” Mrs Rebuffo said.

“When the Savoy Club was built, there were nearly 100 members of the club, with many of them being Italian so the club has had a major impact on the Italian community and its heritage.”

Mrs Rebuffo’s husband Jimmy was one of the first players for the soccer club back in 1959, assisting the team win the club’s first premiership.

“The connection has always been there... we have always had a connection with the soccer club and the Savoy Club,” she said.

“We thought to give the money to the younger generation because that was what the committee thought was the best option.”

The donation of almost $5000 will be used to assist

further development and support of players, with there being a large focus on new and returning players, while also enticing new families into the club.

Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club president, Chris Bonacci, is thankful for the contribution the Savoy Bocce Club has had in the area and moulding the Italian traditions to remain healthy and active in the town.

“Their influence and importance cannot be overestimated and has always been highly respected and valued by the local community,” he said.

“We wish all bocce club members past and present and their players all the very best for the future.

“Thank you for your contribution to the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club.”

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Federal funds support range of projects in Alpine Shire

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER MILLIONS of dollars will be pumped into a range of projects throughout the Alpine Shire as part of a funding windfall from the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants.

Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the grants program had been increased by $110 million to $390 million, with a total of $25.4 million granted throughout the Indi electorate, with much of it supporting projects across Alpine Shire to assist local communities’ medium and long-term recovery from the 2019-20 bushfires.

Alpine Shire Council was granted $1,090,712 for its Al-

pine Better Places Harrietville - Dredge Hole Precinct.

Other local projects funded include:  $2.25 million to build the Myrtleford Splash Park in the Happy Valley Creek Precinct;  $1,986,340 for upgrading of the Ablett Pavilion Function Centre;  $1,992,000 for upgrading of the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club;  $440,500 for upgrading of the Myrtleford Show Society’s AJ Richardson and Cattle Pavilion;  $203,200 for backup power for Mount Beauty’s Neighbourhood Safer Place;  $1,1348,602 for Mystic MTB Park infrastructure for bushfire resilience;  $83,185 for Porepunkah

Emergency Services helipad project;  $356,150 for the Mount Beauty Pump Track;  $72,400 for the Harrietville Cricket Club kitchen construction;  $238,581 for Hotham Airport’s off grid power system upgrade; and  $1,600,000 for expansion of Mt Hotham’s water storage capacity.

Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said the local projects funded all play an important role in our community.

“It’s wonderful to see larger projects such as the Myrtleford Splash Park, upgrades to the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club and Ablett Pavilion, and Harrietville Dredge Hole Precinct De-

velopment receive this incredible support,” she said.

“I’m also very happy to see vital projects such as the Mount Beauty Pump Track, Backup Power for Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Safer Place and Harrietville Cricket Club Kitchen Construction receive funding.

“There is also plenty of support for community building, resilience and mental health projects for Alpine and surrounding shires, which is terrific because we know how important these are in building strong communities.

“Each of these projects has their own unique role to play in supporting our community and businesses to recover, rebuild and grow in the face of the 2019/20 bushfires and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”

Alpine region stars in new ABC drama

By MARTIN DAVIS CROWDS gathered in Myrtleford and Bright this week as filming of a new Australian drama TV, Savage River, commenced at various locations in the Alpine Shire.

The new series is being produced by ABC which stars Golden Globe nominee Katherine Langford, whose character Miki Anderson is returning to her hometown after eight years in prison.

She wants to move on with her life until a fresh murder rocks the town and Miki becomes the focus of everyone’s suspicion.

Producer Polly Staniford of Aquarius films said that after scouting different locations across Victoria, the Alpine Shire had delivered everything they needed.

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MYRTLEFORD HOTEL STARS: Katherine Langford and Cooper Van Grootel were being filmed in Myrtleford on Monday for ABC’s new drama, Savage River.

PHOTO: Martin Davis forests, sweeping gorges, rivers as well as the other landmarks including an excellent op shop and houses,” she said.

With the production taking place all around the Alpine Shire many locals got the opportunity to be involved in the production of the show.

“We have used local labourers and tradespeople

to assist in the set-up of the show as much as we can,” Ms Staniford said.

“We have loved engaging with the local community.”

Filming for the show will be happening over two and a half weeks in various locations across Bright and Myrtleford, using locations such as the Myrtleford Hotel and cemetery.

“The production crew have booked out accommodation across the Alpine region, while also trying to source props, materials and also sourcing food locally,” Ms Staniford said.

“Our crew will also likely go to local pubs, restaurants and coffee shops during their down time too.”

Driver charged over death of cyclist near Mt Hotham MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after a cyclist died in a hit–run collision in Cobungra, near Mt Hotham, on Saturday morning.

The man was riding a bicycle on the Great Alpine Road when he was struck by a vehicle believed to be an orange Ford Ranger about 8.35am.

The cyclist, a 62–year–old Queensland man, sadly died at the scene.

A 25–year–old Swifts Creek man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, fail to stop and fail to render assistance.

He has been bailed to appear at the Bairnsdale Magistrates‘ Court on February 16.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed an orange Ford Ranger travelling east on the Great Alpine Road or anyone with dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Police investigating fight BRIGHT police are investigating a fight involving up to 10 people at the Alpine Hotel in Bright on Saturday night.

Police said a fight between a group of local residents and visitors broke out about 10pm, but no one was seriously injured in the altercation.

Police are viewing security footage and are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or can assist with their investigation, to call Bright police on (03) 5755 1444.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time to drop QR code mandates

$2000 FEELS GOOD: Myrtleford Foodworks ‘Buy Local and Win’ has been drawn and won, with local shopper Kate McNamara the lucky recipient of the main prize of $2000 to spend at Foodworks.

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due to being in proximity to a positive case.

Despite collapsing numbers of people failing to use QR codes, sole traders still face fines of over $2000 and companies more than $10,000 if patrons fail to check-in.

It is time for the Andrew Labor Government to follow steps taken by other states, such as Queensland and South Australia, which are removing and scaling back QR code requirements and backing

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communities and businesses to move forward.

Victoria will never recover and rebuild whilst 2020 and 2021 style rules continue to be imposed where there is simply no benefit.

It’s time to give small business, customers and communities the confidence to move forward by removing mandatory QR-check ins and density limits.

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Cat curfew still on agenda after council adopts plan

By MARTIN DAVIS

S I R D E V S C P A O R D A P E A C E E

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LAST week, National Cabinet agreed that states should move to Phase D of the National COVID Response Plan, which manages COVID like influenza or any other infectious disease.

Yet, forever playing the politics of fear, the Victorian Government insist that QR codes remain.

Health Minister Martin Foley said that Labor wants to maintain QR codes, in order to keep tracking and tracing cases.

This is despite the National Plan, despite the fact QR codes are barely used and despite the lack of contact tracing altogether.

This will come as a rude shock to Victorians, who thought we were getting back to normality, but now will again face compulsory isolation if they happen to be “pinged”

FURTHER animal controls including possible cat curfews will be on the agenda after Alpine Shire Council adopted a new Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) with a greater focus on protecting native wildlife and ensuring that our muchloved pets are safe.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said the plan, adopted by councillors at their February meeting, outlines how council will administer animal management within the shire over the next four years.

“This will continue our strong emphasis on responsible pet ownership, providing guidance so that our pets, native animals and our community can live more safely together,” Cr Nicholas said.

“This is an important plan because our residents are passionate about their pets, and we need to ensure that pet behaviors do not cause disturbance to neighbors, others in public spaces, or the native wildlife.”

As part of the new plan, council wants to reduce nuisance complaints by five per cent each year.

It hopes that providing education material about cat enclosures to cat owners as part of a registration information pack will help reduce complaints.

Public support for cat curfews ALPINE Animal Doctors vet, Dr Rebekah Day, believes a cat curfew is a great idea, not just to protect wildlife, but also for cat safety.

“If you have a curfew it makes the owner of the cat responsible to restrain them and put them in their yard or in their house,” she said.

“We see so many cats come in that have lost teeth or claws from cat fights... injuries can be horrendous.

“Our native wildlife are decimated by cats.

“They (cats) don’t eat everything, they just want to play with it then they get bored and they walk away.”

The Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer asked Facebook followers if they were for or against cat curfews?

Many people were supportive, Council will also assist residents deal with cat trespass by purchasing cat cages which can be hired to trap nuisance cats.

Mayor Nicholas said that a cat curfew was strongly supported during the consultation phase of

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS: Alpine Animal Doctors vet Dr Rebekah Day admiring her kitten Wanda while he enjoys the cat run.

PHOTO: Martin Davis saying it will protect the native fauna and cats.

Margret Phillips said “that it definitely should be in place”.

“It’s all well and good to put curfews in place but it needs to be enforced,” she said.

Barb Scott said that just like dogs, cats are pets that should be retained within one’s property. the plan and is “certainly something that we will be exploring early in the next four years”.

“Further community engagement will be an important part of any cat curfew proposal,” she said.

Dr Day had some suggestions for people to help keep cats safe and also entertained.

“At the clinic we have a netted run which our cat is able to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine without being able to escape out the top,” she said.

Ready-made cat enclosures are available.

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Bright hospital funding pitch THE push for better health facilities in Bright is continuing, with local state MP Tania Maxwell last week meeting with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas to lobby for $10.75 million for the redevelopment and refit of Alpine Health’s Bright hospital.

The Derryn Hinch Justice Party member for Northern Victoria met with Mr Pallas to pitch public investment of $77.45 million in seven key health, education, justice, and infrastructure projects in Northern Victoria.

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Valley MP Tim McCurdy and Independent federal MP for Indi Helen Haines, have been collaborating with Alpine Health to encourage state and federal government investment in the $40 million Bright Health Precinct project since planning was completed last year.

The project is forecast to cost $40 million for the hospital redevelopment, a new residential high-care aged care centre, education institute, staff and student accommodation and co-located, privately-run and funded medical clinic.

“The Victorian Government last year provided Alpine Health with Regional Health Infrastructure Fund money to develop a feasibility study and business case for the precinct project,” Ms Maxwell said.

“That work has been done and this request for the treasurer to consider funding for the hospital component is the next step, while Dr Haines is working at a federal level to advance Commonwealth investment for the aged care component.

“Bright hospital and its staff continue to provide outstanding service, but the hospital is no longer fit for purpose when Alpine communities have grown so strongly in recent years.

“Myrtleford, Bright,

Mount Beauty, Harrietville, Wandiligong, Porepunkah and local villages are now home to almost 13,000 people, plus a much bigger seasonal visitor population.

“Bright is also the only Victorian community of such a size without high-care aged care services, yet the number of older people has also increased more than 18 per cent since 2011.”

The project’s $40m projection is broken down into $26.5m for a residential aged care facility, with Dr Helen

Alpine Health’s flush of $600,000

Bright Autumn Festival is back after two year break THE Bright Autumn Festival is ready to return with a bang following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The festival will again be a 10day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and seasonal produce of the local valleys.

Festival president Brandan Holland said after the challenges of COVID-19, the committee was “ready to welcome back visitors and showcase everything the region has to offer”.

“There is no better place to enjoy the changing of the seasons than in picturesque Bright,” he said. Â The festival will run from Friday, April 22 to Sunday, May 1 with events including the Open Gardens, the Wandi Nut Festival and the Bright Brewery Bush Dance.

The highlight of the festival is the Gala Weekend with a market, music in the streets and a grand parade through the town’s central business district on Saturday, April 30. The Olympic Games will be the theme for the Bright Autumn Festival 2022 and will be celebrated at the annual Gala Day Parade.

“We always strive for a theme

Haines lobbying the Federal Government in her budget submission, the hospital redevelopment at $10.75m and a remaining $2m for repurposing Hawthorn Village into temporary housing for students on placement and health and medical workers relocating to live and work in Bright, contributed by Alpine Health and the community.

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BRIGHTER THAN EVER: The Bright Autumn Festival will return, celebrating the changing of the seasons, brighter than ever this year. that will get peoples’ imagination flowing,” Mr Holland said.

“With the Summer Olympics just behind us and the Winter Olympics underway, it seemed the perfect subject for the parade.

“The 2019 theme ‘May the Fourth be With You’ was well received with hundreds of children turning up as their favourite Star Wars character for the Gala Day Parade.

“This year we are encouraging kids to dress up and celebrate both the summer and winter Olympics, its athletes and the Olympic spirit of inclusivity.

“Every year schools, businesses, community groups, motivated individuals and the odd person who has lost a bet enter the annual Gala Day Parade as they battle it out for one of six cash prizes.

“It feels great to be back and

we would encourage people to visit the area to enjoy the natural beauty of the region, support local businesses and attend the many events.”

The Bright Rotary Market will be held from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, April 30 with the Gala Day Parade from 1.45pm.

To enter a float into the Gala Day Parade visit the website at www.brightautumnfestival.org.au

ALPINE Health facilities have received a $600,000 boost from the Federal Government to improve the quality of aged care services at Barwidgee Lodge in Myrtleford and Kiewa Valley House in Mount Beauty.

Nationals Senate leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, said $300,000 has been provided to each facility through the government’s mutli-purpose services (MPS) program, as part of $35.5m allocated nationally.

“This funding supports our local providers to maintain and reinforce the health, safety and well-being of residents, and it offers peace-of-mind for families eager to ensure their loved one receives quality care,” Ms McKenzie said.

“I would also like to thank all of our aged care workers for their hard work during these difficult times.”

Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Richard Colbeck, said providers of MPS sites, such as Alpine Health, will also soon have the opportunity to apply for new residential care places on offer through a competitive allocation round.

“The Royal Commission recommended the MPS program should be maintained and extended, and $35.3 million in grant funding and a further 100 places (offered nationally) in 2022 will do just that,” he said.

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Suzanne Bland How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived in Mt Beauty for 10 years, coming from Wodonga, We visited Mt Beauty on a regular basis.

What do you like about living here?

The relaxed country atmosphere, nice climate with the definite four seasons, great views and lots of things to do.

What do you do - your hobbies and interests?

I’m a part-time house keeper at Quartz Ridge Lodge accommodation at Tawonga South. I love line dancing and gardening. I am also a volunteer leader with the Alpine Move Group at the Mt Beauty swimming pool’s flex and bend sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am.

Would you like to see any changes or additions here?

A heated swimming pool, so that during winter the Alpine Move Group can continue with our swimming exercises instead of ending our classes in March.

We need to travel over to Bright’s heated pool, or a small bus to take members over to Bright in a group during the winter months, to do warm water exercises, which are very beneficial.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

A picnic at Mountain Creek Picnic area at the foot of Mt Bogong, doing some short walks near the picnic area.

We’d also do some walks around Bogong Village.

Matt Palmer and Mieke Boynton

BRIGHT

How long have you lived in the area?

Seven and 1/2 years. I moved here with my husband Wayne, to take up a work opportunity back in July 2014.

What do you do?

I’m an adolescent health nurse (school nurse) at Myrtleford P12 College. My role is health promotion/ primary health care. I teach the students to take care of their health and wellbeing, physical/mental/emotional - a holistic approach. One of the favourite programs I’ve established at the school is the breakfast program where we all get to enjoy each others company while enjoying some tasty treats if we want. Another is the

intergenerational program with Myrtleford Lodge aged care. This program is a winner for everyone involved and we have wonderful community connections from this. We have even managed during COVID to keep students and resident spirits up with beautiful window visits when we can’t actually go inside to visit.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Walking, running, including Park Run, kayaking, reading, meeting with family and friends.

What do you like about the area?

The natural beauty in every season, the great walking/ riding tracks, the mountains

and the access to other beautiful towns in every direction.

Where would you take visitor’s coming here?

I take my visitors to walk the mosaic trial, eat and drink coffee at our beautiful cafes and for an amazing gelato. We visit surrounding towns to look at all the beautiful scenery.

It all depends how long they have as to how much they get to see, as there is so much.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Not much, I love it here but I would love to see early child care/ kindergarten/school through to aged care in the one location so we could all care and learn together.

How long have you lived in the area?

I (Mieke) grew up at Boynton’s (Feathertop) Winery and went to school at St Mary’s and then Marian College in Myrtleford. After a couple of years at boarding school in Melbourne and then university in the United States, I was a teacher and then librarian and lived up in the Kimberley for almost 10 years. In 2018, I returned to the beautiful Alpine valleys as a professional photographer.

Matt’s a new convert to the area after moving from Tasmania just after the pandemic first wave in 2020.

What do you do?

We are both passionate landscape photographers and have recently opened our new Alpine Light Gallery, opposite the

visitor’s centre in Bright. The gallery features a constantly changing selection of our best photographic art pieces and we’re always excited to share the stories behind them with visitors and locals.

What are your hobbies and interests?

When we’re not in the gallery, our favourite thing to do is explore the local area, especially our magnificent mountains!

Down the track a little, we are hoping to run a local photography group or camera club so we can connect with other local photographers and share a little of our experience and expertise with the community.

What do you like about the area?

Bright is an amazing place to live. There is easy access to

areas of great natural beauty as well as the stunning autumn trees which provide constant inspiration for talented local creators such as those who exhibit work in the Bright Art Gallery. We are also really lucky to have an amazing culinary scene which we make a point of enjoying most weeks.

Where would you take visitors coming here?

Mount Buffalo. It has the grandeur of the cathedral and the gorge as well as more intimate landscapes and wonderful walks and waterfalls.

It has such a strong sense of spirituality.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

We love living in Bright and we wouldn’t change much, perhaps just the Woolies carpark?

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Council commits, seeks funds for town projects

By MARTIN DAVIS ALPINE Shire Council has committed to spend up to $2.3 million to improve Harrietville facilities if the Federal Government will match the funding.

Councillors this month agreed to apply to the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund for $2.3 million to help bankroll its Alpine Better Places Harrietville project.

Council will need to match any federal funding dollar for dollar.

The project involves improvements to the town’s precincts of Tronoh Dredge Hole carpark, Pioneer and Tavare parks, and the Harrietville Community Hall.

Indi federal independent MP Helen Haines has already backed the funding push, listing it among top priority ‘shovel ready’ projects in her budget submission to Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

Alpine Shire’s director of assets, Will Jeremy, told councillors at this month’s meeting that council has “been through an extensive engagement process on this project getting designs done by experienced architects”.

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Owner sought for handbag found in Bright A HANDBAG has been located and surrendered to Bright police, after it was found on the corner of Walkers Lane and Gavan Street early last week.

If you believe you are the owner of the bag, which was lost on February 8, contact the property officer at Bright Police Station (5755 1444) and quote property number 202202-E-0623.

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Remains confirmed as missing Wonnangatta campers HIGH HOPES: Harrietville Community Hall committee president Simon Jones is hopeful council’s application for federal funding is supported, to help improve local facilities.

PHOTO: Jude Hawkins funding application for a project that is high on the council’s project pipeline.

Mayor Sarah Nicholas said that if successful the grant will allow council to bring the project to life.

“We want to improve our open space reserve areas including the upgrade and addition of extra facilities in the precincts of Tronoh Dredge Hole carpark, Pioneer and Tavare parks and Harrietville Community Hall,” she said.

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and commit council to match any funding, said the projects would be a great boost for the community.

“This project has got some strong community support and with the process involved so far, it’s really exciting to see this sort of upgrade in Harrietville,” she said.

President of the Harrietville Community Hall committee, Simon Jones, said that getting works done to the carpark and street scapes will be a benefit to the community hall.

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“Any improvement to infrastructure and facilities at the hall is only going to serve the community better.”

The project push comes following the recent opening of the Australian Government funded Harrietville to Bright 26km shared trail, which has already seen a increase in visitation and economic growth to the area.

Alpine Shire’s Alpine Better Places project has previously delivered improvements to Bright, Myrtleford and Porepunkah.

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VICTORIA Police have confirmed human remains found near Dargo last November were those of missing Wonnangatta campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay (pictured).

An extensive search late last year ultimately located the remains on November 30, with forensic testing undertaken by the coroner earlier this week confirming they were those of Mr Hill and Ms Clay.

Caroline Springs man Greg Lynn, 55, was charged with two counts of murder and denied bail at Sale Magistrates Court in November, and is set to return to the court on May 31.

Mr Hill and Mas Clary were last heard from on March 20, 2020, when Mr Hill, an experienced camper and outdoorsman, announced via highfrequency radio he would be camping in the Wonnangatta Valley with Ms Clay.

The pair’s campsite was found burned out on March 21 by fellow campers, while Mr Hill’s Landcruiser was seen to have also suffered significant fire damage.

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‘Snakes Awake’ is coming to the Mt Beauty Library

By MARTIN DAVIS AUSTRALIANS love the great outdoors, particularly during the current warmer months, but one of the inherent risks of being out enjoying nature is encountering snakes.

Professional snake catcher and outdoor education teacher Jarrod Paine is trying to educate people on how to stay safe through his own experiences coming into contact with the slithery reptiles.

Together with Mt Beautyraised illustrator Shannon Boland, Mr Paine has released a new book, ‘Snakes Awake’, and the pair will be discussing the book at the Mt Beauty Library this month.

“I first wrote this story five years ago with an aim of teaching small and big people the wonders of snakes in the Australian bushland,” Mr Paine said.

“As a teacher outdoors for kids aged three to 18, I am always surrounded by people with fears of snakes and fears of entering the bush in the warmer months of the year as a result of this fear.”

‘Snakes Awake’ is a story told by a young heroine

named Pip, who loves to walk in the bush in summer with her mum, and most of all enjoys seeing snakes.

She informs readers how to be safe in ‘snake country’ and how lucky they are if they encounter snakes in the bush or a backyard.

The book also includes a guide of safe bushwalking, and first aid for snake bites.

“The story aims to empower readers to keep getting outdoors and enjoy what the Australian bush has to offer year round,” Mr Paine said.

The illustrations by Ms Boland, who now resides in Melbourne, are colourful and appealing.

She said she shared Mr Paine’s love for nature and snakes and the conservation of all our native wildlife and places.

The duo will have a launch of their book at the Mt Beauty Library on Friday, February 25, with a second visit at Bright Library at a future date.

Snakes Awake is available both as a physical version and online.

For more information visit https://fordstreetpublishing.com/book/snakesawake/

ALL ABOUT SNAKES: Snake catcher and author Jarrod Paine with illustrator Shannon Boland will be showing off their new kids book ‘Snakes Awake’ in Mt Beauty this month.

PHOTO: Jarrod Paine

Free tests for Myrtleford women

By MARTIN DAVIS CERVICAL cancer is diagnosed to hundreds of Australian women every year, and sadly more than 200 women died from the disease in 2021.

With the numbers and concern over cancer always rising, Gateway Health in Myrtleford is providing free cervical screen tests (CST) for women 25 and over starting from today.

Gateway Health nurse Mary Lloyd said that the tests are important for women’s health, with many women affected by the disease.

“These tests are an early predicter for cancer, and in Australia the numbers have reduced enormously because we have such a good screening process,” she said.

The clinics will be running from today and continuing monthly until July 6, with women only having to the tests once every five years, instead of every two years which it was previously.

“If your test comes back positive, we get you back in after a year but if it’s negative you don’t have get another test for years,” Ms Lloyd said.

“If there are any problems we test again, and keep a close eye on it, and then look at referring them to a gynecologist.”

The mix of both HPV vaccines and cervical screen tests is seeing the reduction and elimination of cervical cancer.

“Girls are getting HPV vaccines in year 11 before they are sexually active, which is reducing our rates of cervical cancer in Australia,” Ms Lloyd said.

To book an appointment for the clinics call Myrtleford Community Health Centre on 5731 3500.

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Santa cheer helps raise over $4000 for hospital

By MARTIN DAVIS BRIGHTENING up Bright and providing a little extra Christmas cheer has also helped the Bright Rotary Club and the Bright United Men’s Shed raise and donate more than $4000 to the Bright Hospital.

Both organisations combined to provide around 45 businesses with personalised large timber Santa cutouts this Christmas, with businesses donating $100 each.

“Santas were a great way to make Bright more festive,” Rotarian Michelle Chalwell said.

“It was lovely to see so many kids enjoying the Santas throughout December to bring a sense of joy to the community.”

Some businesses got personalised Santas, including Santa with some pizza for Don Mungos and Santa with some ice cream for the Bright Ice Creamery.

The organisations last week donated more than $4000 raised to Bright Hospital.

Alpine Health marketing and communications officer, Nadine Peppler, said the funds will be shared between both Hawthorn Village and the Bright Hospital.

“This donation will go towards purchasing a treatment recliner chair for day patients at Bright Hospital, and a clinical

SANTA BRINGS THE GOODS: Pictured at the cheque handover last week at Bright Hospital are (from left) Allan Poynter, Sarah Fagan, Nick Shaw (Alpine Health CEO), Michelle Chalwell, Frasier McNaught, Kevin Hancock and Terry Gibbons.

PHOTO: Martin Davis treatment chair for the residents of Hawthorn Village,” she said.

“The chair will be beneficial for the residents when medical and allied health professionals come for their visits.”

The Bright Rotary Club and Bright United Men’s Shed thanked all businesses that donated and said they are looking to make double the number of Santas in 2022 to hopefully further assist Bright Hospital.

SANTA MAKING PIZZAS: One of the Bright Rotary Club and Bright United Men’s Sheds personalised Santas for Don Mungos.

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Multicultural association helping others with English

By MARTIN DAVIS FREE English lessons have become available in Myrtleford for anyone that might need some assistance in understanding the language.

North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) is holding lessons at the Myrtleford Library from 10am on Wednesdays.

NEMA outreach worker Susan Ingleton said the lessons are to assist adults that may be learning English as a second language.

“These lessons are targeted towards people who have little to no English, but also for people that only have conversational English and they are wanting to be able to read the school newsletters,” she said.

Ms Ingleton said the lessons are important for the multicultural community as there aren’t any available throughout the North East, for people that are wanting to advance their understanding of the language.

The lessons have been running for three years through the Australian Multilingual English Scheme (AMSE) to provide the best possible learning.

“Much of the teaching is client orientated with people coming to us with different situations, such as if they are wanting to do a driving test, the teacher will help them learn the driving rules,” Ms Ingleton said.

The lessons are available for migrants of any age.

If people aren’t able to attend the lessons, NEMA has a cultural liaison officer who will visit people individually if they need to.

NEMA also has Italian cultural advocators in Myrtleford who will call people and explain more about the English language.

For more details to to the NEMA website at www.nema.org.au

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News from Upper Kiewa Valley THE Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club has been supporting young people in the area for many years.

One such support is the financial award given to the dux of the secondary college in Mt Beauty.

For the duration of the COVID restrictions the Lions club has not been able to hand over a cheque in person at the awards night, which has been delayed and cancelled once again.

The club was however able to catch up with dux Grace Walkley on Monday, before she headed off to Melbourne to attend university.

A cheque for $1000 was presented to Grace that will assist her further studies.

The club wishes Grace all the best in the next phase of her life.

A REPORT came to me from Kitty Vigo as follows.

One of the ways that COVID has changed our lives in recent months is that many of us are worried about getting infected, and so we self-isolate.

This can leave us feeling down and lonely.

Research by Monash University has shown that with the onset of Omicron this year, the number of people who self-isolated was only 10 per cent lower than the total number of people

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who were forced to stay at home during the lockdowns in 2021.

As a result, there are many more people in our community who feel anxious or depressed.

Upper Kiewa Valley residents who are feeling low because of COVID can attend a free one hour information session at the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre at 10.30am on Tuesday, March 1 to hear about the Next Wave Program, that shows you how you can climb out of the blues.

Next wave is an initiative of Beyond Blue and consists of a series of counselling sessions that are usually accessed by telephone.

However, the Upper Kiewa Valley is lucky because Wangaratta-based health service Wellways, is also delivering the

program in person.

Nicole Stephens visits the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre every Tuesday and is happy to speak to people about getting on top of their blues, individually or in friendly discussion groups.

Alternately, if you prefer using the telephone option, she can help you to access that service.

During the information session Nicole will offer strategies that will help, even if you decide not to go ahead with further counselling sessions.

If you wish to attend, reserve a place by February 28 by calling the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre on 57541166, or register in person, or email your RSVP at info@mountbeauty.org. au.

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Bill pushes to lift bar on nbn co INDI federal independent MP Helen Haines introduced the Faster Internet for Regional Australia Bill 2022 to Parliament this week, seeking to raise the bar on what is expected of nbn co when serving customers in Indi and around regional Australia.

If passed, the Bill will require nbn co to connect new premises and fix faults within the same turnaround times that apply in metro areas, or risk serious fines.

The Bill would also require telcos to provide fast average speeds of 25 megabits per sec-

ond at all times of the day.

The Bill comes more than 12 months after the government proposed its own performance standards for nbn co, which Dr Haines said are too weak.

“Under the government’s proposed standards, which it looks like won’t see the light of day before the election, nbn co only needs to provide speeds of 25 megabits per second once a day...that could be 2am or 2pm for five minutes or five seconds,” she said.

“The regions deserve telecom-

munications excellence at all times, with equality with the cities.”

Dr Haines said her Bill would also require nbn co to fix any network faults and dropouts within one business day instead of two or three business days, and connect all new premises within five business days instead of up to 19 business days under the government’s proposal.

The Bill has broad in-principle support from the National Farmers Federation, the Council of Small Businesses of Australia,

and the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network.

Dr Haines said local regional entrepreneurs and business leaders also back the Bill.

In addition to improving internet speeds and connection times, Dr Haines is also working to secure $300 million in federal funding to finish the NBN build across regional and rural Australia which the government argues is already complete, despite asking cash strapped local councils to foot the bill for incomplete parts of the build.

More than 5000 competed in Spartan events in Bright

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MORE than 5000 people took on the ultimate challenge in Bright on the weekend, participating in the Spartan Bright Ultra.

For the fifth time the iconic races returned to Bright, after a two year absence due to the COVID pandemic.

Event managing director, Chris Heverin, said over the three days racers took on everything from a 10km night trail, three different obstacle course races (50km ultra, 21km beast and 5km sprint), a four hour military style team building exercise and a kids obstacle course race.

“It was certainly great to be back in Bright, with our racers coming from all over Australia which was really pleasing,” he said.

“We were so pleased with the reception.

AND THEY’RE OFF: Some of the competitors begin their fitness challenge in one of several Spartan events held over the weekend in Bright.

“People were genuinely happy to be back in a Spartan environment and the numbers exceeded expectations which was great.

“The atmosphere around town was amazing, everywhere we looked we could see Spartan shirts in restaurants, bars and other venues, the weather was outstanding and it all went really well.

“I’m very happy and our team did a wonderful job.

“Volunteers were a battle but we got enough response to put it on and deliver the event safely which is what we wanted.

“The kids loved being a part of the adult course; it was really well received by kids and parents.”

Mr Heverin said Bright was the biggest ultra event ever held

by Spartan, with more than 70 per cent of athletes who entered the 50km race completing it.

“Many people thanked us for bringing the event back and said the town really needed it and it gave the community and businesses a real lift which was a great thrill for me to hear,” he said.

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Assault accused granted bail A WODONGA man accused of assaulting his partner during a holiday to Bright on the weekend was granted bail under strict conditions at Wangaratta Magistrates Court this week.

The applicant faced a compelling reasons argument in court on Monday, after he allegedly head-butted his partner during an argument at around 1am the previous morning.

Acting Sergeant Heath Dosser told the court the applicant and his partner had planned to sleep in the applicant’s van in the car park of Bright Woolworths, after consuming alcohol at a number of licensed venues in the area.

After an altercation broke out, the applicant allegedly threw his partner out of the van before smashing her phone and iPad on the ground.

He was then alleged to have headbutted his partner, leaving her with sore teeth and a cut to the head which required nine stitches.

The pair then attempted to return to Wodonga, but were intercepted by police near Myrtleford, with the alleged victim transported to Northeast Health Wangaratta for treatment and the applicant left to face drink driving matters in Myrtleford.

Act Sgt Dosser said the pair had been in an “on again, off again” relationship for some three years, and were subject to a schedule one and two intervention order preventing family violence and intentional damage of property.

Defence lawyer Geoff Clancy said his client had never received a conviction, and actively denied allegations he had previously assaulted the same victim in 2021.

He said his client had a history of complying with court orders, and had agreed to a full no-contact intervention order after the weekend incident.

“He certainly has a history of females complaining of being belted by him,” Magistrate Peter Dunn said.

Mr Dunn granted bail, but imposed a strict curfew and banned the applicant from consuming alcohol or attending licensed premises until he returns to court on March 21.

He also ordered the applicant undergo alcohol, behaviour change and mental health treatment while on bail.

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Active cases back in double figures, Novavax now available

By MARTIN DAVIS COVID active cases are back under triple digits in the Alpine Shire as vaccination rates continue to rise.

Current active cases in the shire stood at 84 on Monday, according to the Victorian Government’s Coronavirus data, meaning a dive of 22 per cent on the previous week.

There were 16 new cases detected on Monday.

Albury Wodonga Health’s (AWH) outreach clinic at

the Mount Beauty Neighborhood Centre finished last Friday, with 11 vaccinations delivered.

Since the start of the outreach program by AWH, 434 people were vaccinated, including 100 children.

There will be two more outreach clinics run by AWH in Myrtleford today at Gateway Health from 10.30am to 3pm, and in Bright on Wednesday, February 23 at the Bright Community Centre from 9am to 2.30 pm.

Bookings are available for

adult Pfizer doses with walkins allowed for 5-11year old.

Alpine Shire’s third dose of vaccinations is at over 40 per cent, while those with double doses is at 85 per cent, but expected to rise with Novavax starting to hit the clinics.

The new Novavax proteinbased vaccine will be available at Mt Beauty and Bright medical centres, with bookings required.

Dr Chris O’Brien from the Bright Medical Centre said that getting this vaccine will

mean that people will have another option of what vaccine they would like.

“We are expecting to get the vaccine hopefully by the end of the week,” Dr O’Brien said.

“There are slight variations on how each one is produced but they all have similar antibody make-up.

“There is no greater benefit over this one compared to Pfizer, so we advise people to get whichever they prefer.”

Alpine Health’s COVID vaccination clinics are still operating.

The Bright Clinic is at the Alpine Community Health Centre on Mondays.

Myrtleford Clinic is at the Myrtleford Hospital MultiPurpose Room on Tuesdays and Mt Beauty is at the Lakeside Community Centre on Wednesdays.

Vaccinations are only available by appointment due to the limited space and demand for vaccines.

If you have symptoms of COVID, Alpine Health testing clinics are still open from 9am to 3pm at Mt

Beauty Hospital Monday to Saturday and Bright Hospital on Monday to Friday, while Myrtleford Hospital is open on Wednesday to Sunday.

You can make a booking for the Alpine Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics by calling the COVID-19 hotline on 1800 675 398.

For updated restrictions and close contact rules go to https://www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au/how-we-live and https://www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au/checklist-contacts.

Clean waterways for a better future

By MARTIN DAVIS REJUVENATING parts of the Ovens River, especially areas suffering erosion from flood events, will be among rehabilitation works to be undertaken by local Landcare groups awarded almost $1 million through the Federal Government’s MurrayDarling Healthy Rivers Program.

Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, announced the funding early this month supporting a joint proposal by Mudgegonga, Stanley, Burgoigee Creek, Hodgsons & Horseshoe Creeks Landcare groups.

Local Landcare facilitator, Alandi Durling, said that the $990,100 grant will be used on sections of the Ovens River impacted by erosion from flood events post bushfires in

2008 and 2018.

“We will work to rehabilitate those sections of the waterway, which will improve the water quality and habitat along those areas,” Ms Durling said.

She said the groups will work with the 25 landholders along the Ovens River to ensure the work is done with the right permits.

Works will include planting 10,000 shrubs to help the water create a stronger surface for any future flood events, while also fencing off areas so livestock aren’t able to get down to the waterway.

“Most of the sites we are working on already have well established trees but we need undestroyed species and shrubs that will stabilise the creek bed when flood events occur,” Ms Durling said.

Another component of the project will be to assess two key waterways in Mudgegonga and one in the Hodgson’s areas to be able to see what should be done to improve them.

Ms Durling said the funding will be beneficial for the groups in ensuring the upkeep of the waterways.

“This sort of funding is incredibly valuable to the community,” she said.

“We haven’t been able to access this sort of funding for a very long time, to particularly do the erosion work that we need to implement.

“This was a once in a long-time opportunity to get some on the ground stuff achieved.”

A majority of the project is going to be done on public land with certain areas along the river going into private land.

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MYRTLEFORD and District Landcare Group will be holding a Mega Repair Cafe this Saturday at the Myrtleford Showgrounds from 10am to 2pm.

The first repair café of the year will be held in conjunction with the Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club, with members to bring 30 restored cars along and discuss car restoration.

Landcare and sustainability group member Mike Clarke said the event will also be the launch of Myrtleford Community Power.

This is an initiative to have solar installed on all suitable buildings, and also implement a large-scale community battery at low cost.

Energy advisors will also be present promoting energy efficient solutions while also giving away LED light globes.

“We are making this event a major focus on energy efficiency by launching this initiative,” Mr Clarke said.

He said that to be able to purchase a community battery it’s going to cost more than $300,000, which will be pursued through various grants.

Mr Clarke said the community battery will potentially be

able to power up to 40 houses using sources of renewable energy while also being a backup source of power for areas of Myrtleford.

As always, the repair cafe aims to bring the community together, with groups such as the Myrtleford Men’s Sheds and other restoration groups present to not only assist in repairing items - from garments to electrical equipment and furniture - but also to show people how to repair an item themselves.

Mr Clarke said the events help educate people on restoration and reduce the amount of waste going into landfill.

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Bright market on Saturday THE Bright Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market is on this Saturday, from 9am on the banks of the Ovens River in Howitt Park.

It will again showcase local producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds.

There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils on offer, together with craft, jewellery, kids clothes, art, pottery, leather works, wooden toys, candles and plants.

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McCurdy calls for heavier fines to protect farmers’ private property OVENS Valley state MP Tim McCurdy wants harsher penalties to be imposed against animal activists who trespass onto the private homes of farmers and their families.

The Nationals’ MP through his support behind the Livestock Management Amendment (Animal

Activism) Bill 2021 in parliament last week,.

“This Bill does not threaten the right to protest, instead it aims to put a stop to activists having the right to invade the private property of our regional farmers,” he said.

“This Bill will introduce some of Australia’s heaviest on-the-spot

fines of $1272 for individuals and over $8000 for businesses.

“The Nationals’ goal is to see these fines doubled and the reason for this is simple.

“Previously an activist was fined just $1 for breaking biosecurity laws after stealing livestock from Gippy Goat Café in Gippsland.

“This set the precedent to other activists that it is okay to trespass and steal.

“It’s time we set a new precedent - one that makes it clear that trespassing is not an appropriate form of protest, nor is theft and invading another person’s home.”

MP backs probe into emergency dispatch AN incident at Lake Buffalo this month was cited in state parliament last week to help highlight ongoing concerns over the “inadequate operation” of the state’s 000 service and failure to “promptly dispatch ambulances in a timely way”.

Derryn Hinch Justice Party upper house member for Northern Victoria, Tania Maxwell, detailed the incident as she supported a motion by shadow minister for health and ambulance services, Georgie Crozier MP, calling for the Auditor-General to examine the operation and management of Victoria’s Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority’s (ESTA) 000 service and the interaction between ESTA and Ambulance Victoria.

MPs voiced their concern at what they said was a “worrying number of cases where lives have been put at risk by the extraordinary time delays in responding to calls in country Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne”.

Ms Maxwell told parliament that in the past year, the average ambulance response to a code one emergency event in Northern Victoria had gone from 18 minutes to now being 19 minutes 26 seconds - well short of the 15-minute benchmark and potentially being the difference between life and

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She said time delays getting through to ESTA were happening too frequently, and she recounted an incident at Lake Buffalo earlier this month where an emergency call was made seeking ambulance assistance for a young adult with severe sunstroke, who was hallucinating, vomiting and periodically passing out.

“ESTA told them not to move

the patient and an ambulance would be dispatched, but they were not told how long or what alternatives they could pursue, such as nurse-on-call or transporting the person themselves to the hospital 15 minutes away,” Ms Maxwell said.

Parliament was told that after waiting around an hour, and with the patient’s condition worsening - in and out of consciousness - two local nurses at

the lake said the patient should be driven to hospital as they wouldn’t get an ambulance out there - a course of action ESTA agreed to when rung again.

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Exciting Falls Creek Feastival on weekend FALLS Creek will be transformed into a hub of music, art, comedy and food on the high plains this weekend for the inaugural hosting of FEASTIVAL Falls Creek.

Australian pop-folk legends Boy & Bear are headlining the threeday celebration, along with some amazing Australian artists including Miiesha and Didirri.

North East Victorian talent will be represented by locals The Northern Folk, Benny Williams, Liv Cartledge and This Way North.

Comedians Dave Thornton, Zoe Coombs Marr, and Lloyd Langford, plus North East locals Pete Denahy and Oliver Hunter will be on show, and Dr Karl will be presenting his fascinating talk Great Moments in Science, as well as a comedy session.

The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra sextet will also be performing their chamber music paired with a delectable menu at one of Falls Creek’s awardwinning boutique venues, while the Mt Beauty and District Community Band will also entertain crowds.

To round out the weekend, there will be art exhibitions and installations, yoga and pilates, and a farmers’ market showcasing the wares and products of the amaz-

SET TO PERFORM: The Mt Beauty and District Community Band will be among the be performers at FEASTIVAL Falls Creek this weekend. ing creators of the North East.

There will also be workshops and performances from Flying Fruit Fly Circus, and kids activities run by the fun folks at The Connected Circus.

“We are excited to be able to be hosting this brand-new festival at Falls Creek, bringing the com-

munity together and celebrating music, art, comedy and food in a beautiful alpine environment,” said Sarah Watt, Falls Creek Resort Management director of marketing and communication.

“There’s already so much to do at Falls Creek in the warmer months including walking, cycling, water-

sports and many great events.

“FEASTIVAL Falls Creek will add another reason for people to book their Falls Creek trip this summer.”

You can visit feastival.fallscreek.com.au for information and ticket sales, as well as accommodation and dining options at Falls Creek.

Embracing parenting support RAISING a child is a huge responsibility.

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Latest Hyundai Tucson is bigger and bolder

Ŷ KEEPS GETTING BETTER: The latest Tucson adds fresh bold looks to its wellestablished reputation.

HYUNDAI’S mid-sized SUV Tucson has been around since 2004.

The current (fourth generation) was released here in February 2021.

There are three variants: Tucson, Tucson Elite and Tucson Highlander with three powertrains: 2.0-litre petrol, 1.6-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines.

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid are available overseas but are unlikely to come here in the near future due to RHD production constraints.

Our test vehicle was the Highlander 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD priced at $50,000 plus on-road costs.

STYLING We love the adventurous new styling route that Hyundai is taking and, like the IONIQ 5 and Staria that we’ve reviewed recently, the latest Tucson is a real head-turner.

The large hatched grille gives a bolder look than before and is fringed by five LED daytime running lights in a crescent formation.

The headlights are full LED and automatically adjust to the sides for improved cornering visibility.

The Gen 4 Tucson sits on a longer wheelbase than its predecessor with a longer bonnet and shorter overhangs on the outside and extra cabin space.

All variants can be enhanced by N Line Option Packs which add sportsinspired styling (but not performance) including N Line rear spoiler, silver skid plate, bumper, body-coloured cladding and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Prices vary according to standard features so $3500

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY for the base Tucson, $2000 (Elite) and $1000 (Highlander).

Profile takes the coupe-like roofline that’s currently in fashion and is topped with contrasting black roof rails. The wheel arches, rather than following the round shape of the wheels, come in a distinctive angular shape.

The rear comes with wideset lighting with the Hyundai badge embedded into the rear glass.

There are seven exterior colour choices, six of them costing an extra $600.

INTERIOR Inside the Tucson the styling is neat and functional rather than trying to match the exterior flare. The seats are large, firm and comfortable and all the controls are well-positioned and easy to operate with minimum driver distraction.

There’s a classy look all around with a bridge-style centre console, powered leather front seats (Elite and Highlander), heated front seats and electrically adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone air-conditioning, smart key and push-button engine start / stop.

The range-topping Tucson Highlander gets a powered sunroof.

The longer wheelbase provides excellent legroom in all seats and there’s plenty of front and rear headroom.

The boot holds up to 539 litres with the rear seatbacks in place and 1860 litres when they are folded. The floor is flat across its full length, there’s a full-size spare wheel beneath.

A rear seat alert reminds the driver to ensure the seats are empty when leaving the vehicle.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Three powertrains are offered. All variants get the option of a 2.0-litre petrol engine generating 115 kW of power and 192 Nm of torque paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive is available in all variants.

Elite and Highlander add the choice of a 1.6 turbo-petrol (132 kW and 265 Nm) with seven-speed DCT and all-wheel drive, or a 137 kW / 416 Nm 2.0 turbo-diesel with eight-speed torque convertor automatic and AWD. Both have pushbutton gear selection and shift paddles.

The official fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres from the 2.0-litre petrol; 7.2 L/100 km from the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol with the diesel at 6.3 L/100 km.

INFOTAINMENT All models have touchscreen multimedia displays embedded into the middle of the dashboard, 8-inch in the entry level Tucson and a larger 10.25-inch in the Elite and Highlander to cater for satellite navigation and live traffic updates. It comes with the option of wide-screen or split-screen view of map or navigation and audio.

SAFETY All Tucson models come with the same comprehensive list of safety features starting with front, side (thorax), curtain.

A front-centre airbag stops serious injuries by preventing the driver and the front pas-

senger from hitting each other.

Other passive safety features include roll-over sensor; stability and traction control including trailer stability control; enhanced ABS brakes; emergency stop signal; tyre pressure monitoring; hill-start assist and multi-collision braking.

The Hyundai Smartsense suite adds advanced features such as smart cruise control; forward collision avoidance assist (including pedestrians and cyclists); blind-spot collision avoidance assist; blind spot view monitor; driver inattention warning; leading vehicle departure alert; remote parking assist and surround view monitor (Highlander only); parking collision avoidance assist; lane follow assist; intelligent speed limit assist; safe exit warning; and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance.

All variants have a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors, with front sensors added in the Elite and Highlander.

DRIVING Entry into Tucson only needed the minimum degree of bending and once ensconced behind the wheel the seats are comfortable and supportive. Visibility is excellent in all directions and the driving position is relatively high.

Both the front seats in the Highlanders are powered with the driver also getting a memory function.

The steering wheel has height and reach adjustments.

Unlike most previous Hyundai models, the Tucson didn’t get the Australian local rideand-handling input.

However, the engineers at

the company’s Namyang R&D centre have learnt enough from previous Australian tests to be able to mirror our challenging conditions.

They’ve done a good job and Tucson is well-balanced with a firm but comfortable ride.

Steering is relatively heavy but direct.

The Tucson’s cabin is quiet and refined, well-suited for long distance cruising.

Fuel consumption is listed at 7.2 litres per 100 kilometres, we averaged 8.1 during our test.

SUMMING UP Tucson has been one of the fixtures in Hyundai’s SUV range since its launch in 2004.

For the past 17 years, the original 2WD City version has been providing yeoman’s service to my younger son and his family.

It started as the single car for his young family, took second stage as they outgrew it and became a work commuter and most recently as a learner vehicle for our two grandsons.

Over the years we’ve watched Tucson evolve from its conservatively styled roots into what is now one of the

best-looking vehicles in its class.

These fresh new looks together with its well-earned reputation for reliability and convenience certainly make Tucson worth including in your test drive roster.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE TUCSON 2.0 PETROL FWD: $34,500 TUCSON ELITE 2.0 PETROL FWD: $39,000 TUCSON HIGHLANDER 2.0 PETROL FWD: $46,000 TUCSON ELITE 1.6 TURBO-PETROL AWD: $43,000 TUCSON HIGHLANDER 1.6 TURBO-PETROL AWD: $50,000 TUCSON ELITE 2.0 DIESEL AWD: $45,000 TUCSON HIGHLANDER 2.0 DIESEL AWD: $52,000 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

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2021 KIA Picanto GT-Line

By EWAN KENNEDY GOOGLE tells us that “Picanto” relates to the Spanish and Italian words “picante/piccante”, meaning “spicy”.

The Kia Picanto does have a “spicy” look that could also be called cute.

This is one of the smallest and cheapest models on the Australian new car market.

However, it does have a fair number of the features that new car buyers are looking for.

STYLING The Kia Picanto GT-Line update for 2022 has revised styling of the front and rear bumpers which is intended to see it through until the arrival of the next model that’s anticipated within the year.

The shape works well with a cuteness that’s almost playful so is aimed at the young as well as the young at heart.

Our car was black with red highlights in the lower areas of the body.

INTERIOR The styling of the dashboard area is neat with the screens taking up most of the area to give it an attractive look. The seats in the GT-Line are well shaped and have a definite sporty look by courtesy of the red trim around their edges.

INFOTAINMENT As part of this update all Picantos now have an 8.0-inch infotainment display, with wire-

less Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There’s space for a smartphone and there are single USB and 12V outlets.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Picanto GT-Line has a fourcylinder 1.2-litre engine, which is less powerful than the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol in the GT. There is 62kW of power, and 122Nm at 4000rpm. Keep in mind that this is a “-Line”, not a “GT” and this makes sense it’s more about show than go, which is fine by many buyers.

Our test car had four-speed automatic transmission - yes four speeds because this is a car that’s getting seriously old by today’s standards. As mentioned, a new model is due within a year or so and we can expect it to be significantly better in its powertrain.

Somewhat oddly the manual is a five-speed unit so has more ratios than the auto. We might try to borrow a manual to see how it compares ye-olde automatic.

SAFETY Picanto only has a four-star ANCAP safety rating, and that dates all the way back to 2017.

Again, be aware a new model is coming.

This updated model has city-speed autonomous emergency braking.

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There are two IsoFix points and top tether points for child seats.

DRIVING This is a very small car so legroom in the back is tight for adults. Kids under the age of about 12 will be fine but any older than that will have to chat with the driver and come to a deal about sharing the space.

Performance is okay, though hardly in the “GT” class.

If you’ve got 320 kilograms of people the passenger seats and/or are driving up hills the Picanto will feel as though it’s struggling at times. Again, the four-speed auto is a pain because it’s going to drop back a gear and the engine jumps up in revs - as does the fuel consumption.

Though the Picanto is small it has a 2400mm wheelbase so it works well, even on bumpy roads.

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Ŷ MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE: Cute as a button, Kia Picanto is a great little city runabout. stretches of country roads.

There is a 4.2-inch multifunction display in front of the driver.

Both this and the centre screen are reasonably sharp and easy to read without the driver having to take their mind off the road ahead.

Official consumption for the automatic GT-Line we tested is 5.8L/100km on the combined cycle.

During our week with the Picanto we used seven to nine litres per 100 around the suburbs and five to six litres in the country and on motorways and level-road country driving.

Like all Kias the cute little Picanto has a seven-year, unlimited distance warranty.

Which is a huge benefit in this class as buyers are likely to be young and not have much

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SUMMING UP Kia Picanto is a cute little hatchback at a more than reasonable price. It looks great and drives pretty well for what it is.

Though it’s getting on in years and doesn’t have the latest in safety features it should certainly get a place on your list of cars to test drive.

PICANTO S: $15,990 (MANUAL), $17,590 (AUTOMATIC) PICANTO GT-LINE: $17,440 (MANUAL), $19,040 (AUTOMATIC) PICANTO GT TURBO: $20,490 (MANUAL) Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

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MARIAN College will be different next year, with one of its longest serving

FRANK FELTRIN.

teachers, Jane Dean, retiring at the end of this school year.

Mrs Dean’s teaching career spans 45 years

Died Bright, February 13, 2012.

You were the guiding light in our lives.

Today especially we are reminded how lucky we were to know you and love you.

10 long years of missing you is the heartache that just never goes away.

Remembering you with love. ~ Your Girls.

and she speaks with the Myrtleford Times today, reflecting back on some of her memories.

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House price crunch MYRTLEFORD’S residential real estate boom is continuing, with houses being snatched up after very little time on the market.

Ray White Myrtleford principal Sandra Dondio said the town’s median house price at the moment is $575,000 for a medium house price.

“Everything gets listed and then before you know it it’s under offer,” she said.

“We’ve got a lot of buyers wanting to get to Myrtleford, we just don’t have the properties for them.

Local real estate a vendor’s market as prices rise “It’s a mixture, I just sold a property in Elgin Street and they were all local buyers who put offers in,” she said, noting there was certainly interest for Bright because of the even higher prices for properties.

With houses in the area going quickly for a decent sum, concerns abound about locals, especially those looking to buy their first home, being priced out of the market if the prices continue to steadily climb.

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“Prices have definitely gone up in the last six months.”

Ms Dondio said both locals looking to set down roots as well as people moving to town were trying to secure real estate in Myrtleford, but competition was fierce.

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Dearly loved Pop to Rebecca and Paul, and adored Special Poppy to Jasper, Imogen and Eloise.

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Despite the high prices some properties are fetching, there are indicators the market may have hit its peak.

Ms Dondio said she had seen some properties reduce their pricing.

“That’s probably telling you that the market is slowing down,” she said.

“The buyers are being more cautious and the banks are really tough at the moment, depending on what they value the properties at.”

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ON behalf of all Bright’s old volunteer ambulance drivers, I’d like to thank all those who helped to compile and print ‘Foot To The Floor’, the recently published collection of memories of all sorts of adventures and achievements in the ambulance.

It was the volunteer drivers of the 1950s, 60s and 70s who laid the foundations for the ambulance service that we all enjoy today.

From absolutely nothing they raised the money to purchase Contact us on (03) 5731 3308 or e-mail a secondhand ambulance edit.timesobserver@nemedia.com.au and operate it on an entirely voluntary basis for 30 accidentfree years.

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made so many little bush towns

so strong in those days.

Driving the old V8 Customline

was no picnic, that’s for sure,

and a thankless task in many

Government Services Minister of integrity practised by ways.

President Alison Grant and Danny Pearson MP to review

professional journalists.

But they did it in style. the women of Zonta continue to and boost State Government My constituents value their And their stories are told campaign for important rights advertising in regional and rural

local media. with a mixture of dry humour

for women and young girls. media.

Our government should and quiet pride, amongst all the

Without the efforts of clubs The government believes value it, too, not just for carnage and tragedy.

like Zonta, issues of great regional communities sharing important news but by Reading them, it’s hard not to importance such as violence

should have equal access to

advertising with publishers and reflect on how much better we against women would not government communications.

broadcasters. have things today, and also on be given the attention they Government advertising in Reinvesting tax dollars in some of that independent spirit

deserve, especially during local media like this newspaper this way can help keep our that’s been lost along the way.

COVID; promotes public awareness a time where sadly we Across 6 communities’ connected to True to style, the volunteers ACROSS 4 Echo-sounding equiphave seen family violence rates of important information and important local content and wanted all proceeds from the 1 Assumed name ment drastically increase. other opportunities such as local context. book to go the Bright Hospital.

5 Knight’s title 5 Become established The Wangaratta Zonta grant programs.

Tania Maxwell MP, Derryn Club 9 Tree trunk We printed 400 copies and 6 Rest have done and continue The Victorian Government Hinch’s Justice Party Member with all but 30 sold, we now 10 Select group 7 Melodies to do an amazing in 2019-20 spent almost $59 12 Heathen have well over $4000 in the bank for Northern Victoria only promoting job at not 8 Blaming million on non-digital media voices for 13 Drunkard to give to the hospital.

11 Letting contract victims of family violence, but advertising.

14 Old sailor If we can sell the last 30, we 16 Rushing about wildly educating and inspiring young Of this, $9.5m was 15 Fertile spot will have over $5000.

17 Discharge women. spent on print, radio and 16 Allude At $30, it’s the perfect 19 Probability I look forward to catching up outdoor advertising in our 18 Diminution Christmas present for anyone 21 Ill-mannered with regions, Wangaratta’s slightly Zonta Club more than 20 Parched who loves the stories of Bright 22 Make fast a vessel and hearing how this year’s the government’s 15 per 21 Saviour I’M encouraging people to in days gone by.

24 Yields fundraising efforts have gone cent minimum advertising 23 Goes before support Wangaratta’s Zonta Club It’s still available at Crispy’s 25 Made level and again encourage local expenditure commitment to 27 Lacerated by taking part in its annual 16 days Hardware, the Bright Bookshop, 26 Effaced residents to donate to a very regional media every year.

29 Eternally of activism campaign by saying no the Bright Op Shop and the 27 Monarch’s seat worthy cause,.

But it’s a threshold that’s 30 Indicate indifference to violence against women.

Myrtleford Newsagency.

28 Steal cattle If you or anyone you know is ridiculously low given the 31 Open space in a wood 30 Member ‘Zonta says no to violence There will definitely be of flower experiencing family violence breadth and diversity of 33 Declare to be true against women’ is a worldwide no reprint so don’t miss calyx and needs support, please regional Victoria where there’s 34 Tears campaign that runs for 16 out on this unique bit of 32 Operatic air contact one of the below strong community reliance on 35 Harbour towns days and strives to eliminate Bright memorabilia and the support services immediately: trusted, locally-reported news.

36 Unmusical sound violence against women on opportunity to help the hospital Ƕ Ʀƭƥƥ Regional media provide vital 37 Dash both a regional, national and along at the same time. Ƕ )/- " $)./ $*' ) information in natural disasters SOLUTION42 38 Failure international scale.

Ian Stapleton, Bright and local 1800 806 292 context and scrutiny 39 Riverside This year’s annual activism Ƕ $ . '+'$) Ǜ Ʀƭƥƥ ƪƪ Ʀƭƥƥ for local, state and federal embankment campaign started on November Ƕ $! '$) Ǜ Ʀƨ ƦƦ ƦƩ political decisions.

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Losing local news is bad news December 10. phone: 000 for communities big or small.

In Parliament last week I DOWN To find out more visit: In its absence, people turn threw my full support behind 2 Guide https://www.facebook.com/ to social media, where the the Wangaratta Zonta Club, IN Parliament last Friday 3 Humbled zontaclubwangaratta/. information published is who work tirelessly for our (December 3), I asked rarely to the same standards Tim McCurdy, community.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

By RYAN MALCOLM

FIRE restrictions for all of the Alpine Shire will begin next week.

The CFA has announced the Fire Danger Period for District 24 will come into effect from 1am on Monday, December 13, amid concerns the region could be susceptible to grassfires in the wake of unseasonable spring rain.

Restrictions are set to be enacted in Alpine, Indigo, Towong, Wodonga, Falls Creek and Hotham regions.

District 24 acting assistant chief fire officer, Carl Stibilj, said rainfall had left the region rife with fuel heading into the warmer months.

“Conditions through the last fire season were similar to what we’re expecting this year, and during those months we saw significant

grass fires in the north and west of the state,” he said.

“Once again we’ve had plenty of winter and spring rainfall and now as the grass and bush rapidly dry out in the North East of the state, with the warmer weather, increased yield and potential fuel will mean the fire potential is heightened.

“Property owners, farmers and members of the public still have time to reduce

fuel loads in these areas to ensure if a fire does break out; it has less chance of taking hold or spreading.”

D24 acting A/CFO Stibilj said December 13 would mark the beginning of a zero-tolerance approach towards negligent fire behaviour, with individuals hoping to light fires required to carry a fire permit, which can be applied for by visiting firepermits.vic.gov.au.

“Out-of control burn-offs and unregistered burn-offs have already caused unnecessary callouts to brigades,” he said.

“You should also check and monitor weather conditions and not burn off in windy conditions or if high winds are forecast - not only on the day of your burn but for the days afterwards.

“More information about burn-off restrictions specific

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KEEP WATCH: CFA Ovens Valley group leader Michael Freudenstein says plentiful green grass will start to hazards across the Alpine Shire this cure and looms summer.

Stay vigilant urges CFA Ovens Valley

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER

CFA Ovens Valley group leader Michael Freudenstein is urging everyone to stay vigilant this summer.

He said while grass may be green at present throughout much of the Alpine Shire after

the wet spring, it will start to cure with the warmer weather.

Mr Freudenstein said some parts of District 24 were already seeing curing in 70 to 80 per cent of vegetation, whereas it was closer to 20-25 per cent in the Alpine Shire, due to its location and higher rainfall.

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Mr Freudenstein said wet weather

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meant slashing of long grass along many roads had been delayed.

He said landowners still had time to clean up around their properties prior to the fire restrictions coming in but they needed to do so in a safe and responsible manner, being mindful of prevailing conditions.

THE fire danger period is also set to be closely watched by members of Victoria Police, who last week launched Operation Safeguard in an effort to monitor fire risk and reduce instances of arson and recklessly lit fires.

Last financial year, 21 offences of recklessly causing a bushfire and 12 offences for intentionally causing a bushfire were recorded across the state, a record which was of considerable concern to assistant commissioner state emergencies and support command Michael Grainger.

“Now is not the time to be complacent - summer in Victoria means the risk of fire is imminent - in hot, dry and windy conditions, fires can start quickly, are fastmoving and can have devastating impacts,” he said.

“While we do have people deliberately lighting fires in the community, what is of concern is the number of recklessly lit fires in recent years - we will be targeting those people who engage in reckless behaviour.

“Preventing bushfires is everyone’s responsibility - we’re asking the community to be mindful of their activities during the summer period and act responsibly - it could be your actions that result in a devastating bushfire, causing loss of life and property.

“Police will investigate and take action to catch those responsible when a fire is deemed suspicious, whether it was deliberate or a reckless action.”

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“For the first home buyers, it’s definitely going to be tough for them because a small three bedroom, one bathroom home is going for that $450,000 - $500,000,” Ms Dondio said.

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WDCA SCOREBOARD FROM MATCHES LAST SATURDAY

CITY COLTS DEF BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

DELATITE DEF BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF OVENS VALLEY UNITED

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS J Carboon b JA Nanson .................................................20 +G Priest c MA Giggins b JA Nanson ...............................7 M Knightc MA Giggins b AW Crispin................................2 C Bull c AW Crispin b JA Nanson ...................................11 *CJ Brodie c MA Giggins b DJ Adams ...........................26 O Ramage c MA Giggins b JA Nanson ............................0 J Ladd b DJ Adams ...........................................................1 M Priest c & b J Cook ........................................................1 J Priest c TK Moore b KM Braden..................................17 S Briggs not out.................................................................7 LP Curtis not out ...............................................................2 Extras (nb 1, w 11, b 9, lb 1) ............................................22 Total................................................................9/116 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 28 (G Priest) 35 (M Knight) 43 (J Carboon) 50 (C Bull) 50 (O Ramage) 57 (J Ladd) 70 (M Priest) 107 (CJ Brodie) 107 (J Priest).

Bowling: DJ Adams 8/2/2/15, CR Lovett 5/0/0/22, JA Nanson 8/5/4/14, AW Crispin 4/0/1/15, MJ Lister 6/0/0/12, J Cook 2/0/1/11, KM Braden 7/2/1/17.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS M Ryan st E Ree-Goodings b JB Sanford......................13 *K Surrey c & b JB Sanford ............................................30 C Ellett lbw b JB Sanford .................................................0 R Worcester c MW Stevenson b JB Sanford...................0 H Malsem c NJ Scales b M Sampson..............................3 J Ryan c MW Stevenson b AC Ritchie............................35 C Fendyk c NJ Scales b JB Sanford ................................4 D Cogger st E Ree-Goodings b AC Ritchie ....................16 T Cogger not out ...............................................................1 S Francis lbw b MW Stevenson........................................1 W Love lbw b MW Stevenson...........................................0 Extras (nb 1, w 7, b 1, lb 3) ..............................................12 Total..............................................................................115 Overs .............................................................................39.1 FOW: 47 (K Surrey) 47 (C Ellett) 49 (R Worcester) 50 (M Ryan) 53 (H Malsem) 66 (C Fendyk) 110 (J Ryan) 112 (D Cogger) 113 (S Francis) 115 (W Love).

Bowling: LJ Scales 6/0/0/26, MR Purcell 8/1/0/17, JB Sanford 8/0/5/37, M Sampson 6/1/1/18, AC Ritchie 8/3/2/13, MW Stevenson 3.1/3/2/0.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS J Jones b N Bonwick ......................................................14 A Newton c T Rosser b P Menon ...................................36 J Newton c NJ Pell b Z Guilfoyle ...................................12 *DL Bursill b Z Guilfoyle .................................................19 D Walker c CD Matheson b NJ Pell..................................0 +DL Jenvey c CD Matheson b MD Gathercole ...............0 M Elliott not out...............................................................15 K Fitzpatrick c Z Guilfoyle b MD Gathercole ..................4 N Bleeser c CD Matheson b Z Guilfoyle ........................15 J Neary lbw b Z Guilfoyle .................................................0 M Paulsen c MD Gathercole b Z Guilfoyle ......................0 Extras (nb 0, w 10, b 0, lb 2 pen 5) .................................17 Total..............................................................................132 Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 60 (A Newton) 62 (J Jones) 95 (J Newton) 95 (DL Bursill) 96 (D Walker) 96 (DL Jenvey) 114 (K Fitzpatrick) 132 (N Bleeser) 132 (J Neary) 132 (M Paulsen).

Bowling: MD Gathercole 8/3/2/16, P Menon 8/1/1/15, J Thewlis 3/0/0/16, Z Guilfoyle 8/1/5/31, N Bonwick 8/1/1/36, NJ Pell 5/0/1/11.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten c R Clarke b R Bartlett ...................................12 B Dale c FD Smart b AT McMillan ....................................5 M Whitten c & b R Bartlett ................................................0 JA Schonafinger lbw b M McCabe ................................39 *PJ McNamara c B McCabe b B Radford ......................17 J Beattie c M McCabe b H Wheeler ...............................14 +A McCarthy c R Clarke b B Radford...............................4 D Wilson not out .............................................................18 B Bartlett not out ............................................................20 W McCarthy dnb M Winter dnb Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 1, lb 0) ................................................4 Total................................................................7/132 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 15 (B Dale) 16 (M Whitten) 21 (L Whitten) 76 (JA Schonafinger) 76 (PJ McNamara) 90 (A McCarthy) 98 (J Beattie).

Bowling: AT McMillan 8/0/1/31, R Bartlett 8/1/2/26, B McCabe 8/3/0/21, M McCabe 8/2/1/28, B Radford 4/0/2/13, H Wheeler 4/0/1/9.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS NM Norris c G Priest b CJ Brodie .....................................7 JA Nanson c S Briggs b C Bull..........................................3 *+MA Giggins c S Briggs b C Bull .....................................0 KM Braden b M Knight ...................................................29 TK Moore c G Priest b S Briggs ........................................8 J Solimo not out .............................................................49 DJ Adams c C Bull b M Knight........................................14 J Cook run out (M Knight)................................................0 CR Lovett c J Ladd b O Ramage ....................................13 MJ Lister not out ...............................................................5 AW Crispin dnb C Petersen dnb Extras (nb 1, w 10, b 0, lb 0) ............................................11 Total................................................................8/139 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 10 (NM Norris) 10 (JA Nanson) 15 (MA Giggins) 36 (TK Moore) 82 (KM Braden) 101 (DJ Adams) 108 (J Cook) 134 (CR Lovett). Bowling: CJ Brodie 7/0/1/27, C Bull 7/1/2/29, S Briggs 4/0/1/17, LP Curtis 3/0/0/6, J Ladd 8/2/0/21, M Priest 5/1/0/9, M Knight 4/0/2/21, J Priest 1/1/0/0, O Ramage 1/0/1/9.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS +E Ree-Goodings not out...............................................50 JB Sanford c R Worcester b H Malsem ...........................0 MA Copey c M Ryan b K Surrey......................................17 MW Stevenson not out ...................................................41 MR Purcell dnb AC Ritchie dnb M Sampson dnb LJ Scales dnb NJ Scales dnb *CG Anderson dnb JL Mahoney dnb Extras (nb 1, w 8, b 0, lb 1) ..............................................10 Total......................................................................... 2/118 Overs .............................................................................22.4 FOW: 1 (JB Sanford) 66 (MA Copey).

Bowling: H Malsem 3/0/1/7, R Worcester 5/0/0/15, M Ryan 5/0/0/11, J Ryan 2/0/0/12, C Ellett 4/0/0/39, K Surrey 3.4/0/1/33.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS +CD Matheson run out ...................................................10 J Wallace run out (D Walker) .........................................37 P Menon lbw b J Newton...............................................31 *J Davies lbw b J Neary....................................................9 RA Malcolm run out (DL Bursill) ....................................35 NJ Pell not out.................................................................17 J Thewlis not out ..............................................................5 N Bonwick dnb MD Gathercole dnb Z Guilfoyle dnb T Rosser dnb Extras (nb 2, w 11, b 1, lb 3) ............................................17 Total......................................................................... 5/161 Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 21 (CD Matheson) 68 (J Wallace) 86 (P Menon) 107 (J Davies) 135 (RA Malcolm). Bowling: M Paulsen 8/0/0/28, J Neary 8/1/1/33, D Walker 8/2/0/25, N Bleeser 7/0/0/41, J Newton 8/1/1/22, A Newton 1/0/0/8.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS J Lawrence c M Whitten b M Winter .............................52 B Irvine run out (PJ McNamara, A McCarthy) ..............58 *+R Clarke dnb H Wheeler b D Wilson .....................................................25 R Bartlett dnb B McCabe lbw b W McCarthy.........................................13 B Radford b B Bartlett ....................................................12 FD Smart not out ............................................................19 AT McMillan dnb K Archibald not out...........................................................6 M McCabe dnb Extras (nb 3, w 5, b 4, lb 0) ..............................................12 Total................................................................5/198 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 86 (J Lawrence) 126 (B Irvine) 157 (H Wheeler) 161 (B McCabe) 190 (B Radford). Bowling: JA Schonafinger 4/0/0/13, PJ McNamara 6/2/0/14, B Bartlett 5/1/1/22, D Wilson 8/1/1/50, M Winter 8/1/1/32, J Beattie 6/0/0/33, W McCarthy 3/0/1/27.

A RESERVE: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 74 M Hicks 26 A Storer 6/6 def by Delatite C.C. 7/115(cc) AP Storer 44 B Thompson 3/10. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 186 K Linke 34* SG Holmes 31 J Fullager 30 D Baldwin 5/39 JA Simpson 2/24 def Rutherglen United C.C. 124 G Steed 44 B Duncombe 3/8 C Binion 3/20 S McLeod 2/31. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 4/202(cc) A Balfour 63 A Grant 52 GL Shantha 34 J House 3/31 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 115 J Bartlett 38 M Collins Bye 27 TS Montgomery 5/15 J Haddrick 2/27 J Campbell 2/29. Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/138 C Thomason 56 S Phillips 39 B Cleaver 2/27 T Clayton 2/32 def Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 9/127 L Hadden 50 Z Wallace 28 H Dalbosco 2/21 SB Piazza 2/31. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. def Delatite C.C. by forfeit. Rutherglen United C.C. 9/73(cc) R Brereton 3/10 MJ Clayton 2/5 def by City Colts C.C. 4/130(cc) R Moore 43* M Francis 2/14. Greta C.C. 73 A Mapson 4/15 NR White 2/2 D Impink 2/7 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 4/115(cc) NP Impink 30 T Cuskelly 25 M Walker 2/14. Milawa C.C. 7/129(cc) N De Vries 49* R Ferguson 27 B Cann 3/22 G Elliott 2/14 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 4/154(cc) CT Norman 49 M Drage 44* C McNamara 25. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 3/149(cc) JA O’Brien 46* S Lidgerwood 36 CJ Bennett 29* def Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 4/122(cc) B Revell 47 S Lidgerwood 2/15. C GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 6/169(cc) A Ham 50 M Botten 41 D Barton 2/27 PA O’Brien 2/36 def by Gapsted C.C. 3/210 W Creed 101* P Newton 46 SW Hodgetts 27*. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 8/97(cc) D Pool 33 D Martin 2/14 M Bruce 2/16 P Smith 2/16 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/275(cc) P Smith 92 N Cooke 83 R Schultz 3/28. Merton C.C. 4/180 RA MacKinnon 77* LS Benton 44 LD Berriman 36 R Miller 2/21 def by City Colts C.C. 9/187 C Reid 80 BJ Watson 46 RD. Berriman 4/33 J Lerch-MacKinnon 2/20 LS Benton 2/55. Rutherglen United C.C. def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. UNDER 16: Rutherglen United C.C. 133 R Beattie 44* A Mapson 3/8 Y Paulsen 2/20 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/239(cc) T Thomason 103* F Jones 68 F Jackson 2/13. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/104 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Gold 108 O Roberts 43 MH Cullen 3/10 B Spokes 2/24. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 95 J Thewlis 52 MJ Mahoney 2/8 def by Delatite C.C. 110 T Clayton 3/7 M Prestianni 2/22. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 132 L Phillips 47 G Montgomery 28 C Petersen 3/11 M Lovett 2/11 def City Colts C.C. 8/116(cc) O Cope 2/5 TW Lovel 2/13. Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 7/101(cc) S Francis 2/16 def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 65 C McNamara 3/5 B Fisher 2/4 B Pellegrino 2/4. UNDER 14: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 93 W Prebble 48 R Levy 2/2 C Binion 2/8 def by Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/169(cc) J Priest 50* L Ham 31 H Carter 2/13. Rovers United Bruck C.C. - Gold 4/227 W Graham 50* J Long 50* R Parsons 25* M Correll 25 M O’Loughlan 2/9 def Delatite C.C. 148 NH Hoskin 57 H Berriman 37 T Gadela 2/13 O Bell 2/19. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 10/148 R Canning 26* W Murphy 2/7 K Michael 2/15 N Sheridan 2/19 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/150 V Kreeck 52* E Mullins 4/11 L Webb 2/10. Rutherglen United C.C. 9/136 A Colvin 27 J Coleman 3/37 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 171 R McNamara 41 D Ryland 2/6 S Gunning 2/25. UNDER 12: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Blue 7/65(cc) W Torney 3/10 N Cracknell 2/3 def by Rutherglen United C.C. 5/74. Rovers United Bruck C.C. Gold 48 A Symons 3/5 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - BLACK 7/114(cc) L Sims 34* O Edwards 28* L O’Brien 3/13 J Crotty 2/31.Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 4/105 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 76 G Pfahlert 3/0 T Young 2/4 F Duff 2/12. Ovens Valley United C.C. Black 4/95(cc) def Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - GOLD 5/34(cc) N Iles 2/2. Greta C.C. 6/86 H Wallace 33* Z Harding 3/17 def Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - WHITE 2/78. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.Bulls 4/81(cc) def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Orange 5/107(cc). City Colts C.C. 4/98(cc) H Ledger 2/7 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 56 J Wells 25 D Sanders 2/0.

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WINTER OLYMPICS

Our alpine, cross country skiers doing country proud at Beijing POREPUNKAH-based Australian alpine racer GRETA SMALL got her Winter Olympic campaign off in style last Friday, placing 31st in the women’s super-G at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre.

The result equalled that which she achieved in the same event at the PyeongChang Games in 2018, and was a remarkable effort given the number of injuries she had to overcome in recent years.

The three-time Olympian said she was a little disappointed with her execution on some of the technical turns on the 1940 metre course - with a 540 metre vertical drop.

However, she said lessons learned would hopefully help her in the women’s downhill event, which she was to compete in at the time of going to press yesterday.

Small will also be competing in the women’s Combined (Downhill/ Slalom) from 1pm tomorrow.

Meanwhile, former Harrietville Primary School student LOUIS MUHLEN-SCHULTE did Australia proud during Sunday’s men’s giant slalom at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre.

The 23 year old alpine skier, making his Olympic debut at the Beijing Games, placed 23rd in the field of 89 racers, equalling Australia’s best ever giant slalom result set by Zali Steggall at the Albertville Olympics in 1992.

The Mt Hotham Racing Squad member navigated the extremely challenging conditions, with heavy snow conditions not only cutting visibility but also made the course extremely icy, with almost half the field failing to finish both runs.

But Muhlen-Schulte wasn’t one of them and clocked times of 1:08.44 for run one and 1:10.04 in run two.

The combined time of 2:18.48 was only 9.13 behind gold medallist Marco Odermatt of Switzerland.

Muhlen-Schulte said he was “really happy” with the overall result and would look to take the positives and confidence in to today’s slalom event.

CROSS COUNTRY MT BEAUTY cross country skier PHIL BELLINGHAM was the fastest and best placed Australian in the 1.4km sprint freestyle qualifying event last week.

He placed 50th with a time of 3:01.57 in fine and sunny race conditions at the Zhangjiakou National Cross-Country Skiing Centre.

Fellow teammates Lars Young Vik, Hugo Hinckfuss and Seve de Campo finished in 55th, 61st and 63rd respectively.

All the Aussies missed making the final, with only the top 30 going through.

It was a similar story in the women’s event, with Jess Yeaton finish-

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SPEED: Greta Small competes in women’s downhill at the Yanqing National Alpine Ski Centre Skiing at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

PHOTO: Jean-Christophe Bott/EPA

CONCENTRATION: Phil Bellingham competes in the men’s cross-country skiing 15km classic at the Zhangjiakou National Cross Country Skiing Centre.

PHOTO: Dan Himbrechts/AAP ing 52nd in a time of 3:32.85 over the 1.2km distance, ahead of teammate and Birkenbeiner Nordic Ski Club member CASEY WRIGHT in 65th position.

Wright said she had hoped to do better in her first of four events, but she was looking forward to the remaining races.

Bellingham, in his third Olympics and the veteran at age 30, said the cross-country team has a strong camaraderie, which was encouraging him to continue pushing the limits with the next generation of crosscountry skiers coming through.

“It’s great to have these young guys around,” he said.

“They keep the motivation up and they’re always super enthusiastic.

“As I might be starting to drop off a little bit, they keep pushing me to try and do my best.

“And try to keep skiing as fast as I possibly can because if I drop off at all they’re going to kick my butt so it’s good to have them around.

“I’m just super happy and proud to be here.

“I had a bit of a tough lead-in to the Olympics.

“I wasn’t really skiing at my best, but now I’m here and skiing quite well today, I’m just super happy and proud to be a part of it once again.”

15KM MEN’S CLASSIC EVENT Bellingham and his Aussie teammates put in solid efforts in the gruelling 15km classic event held in ideal conditions at the Zhangjiakou Cross Country Skiing Centre last Thursday.

Finland’s Ivo Niskanen won the gold medal in an impressive time of 37:54.8, which was more than 23 seconds clear of his nearest rival.

Bellingham was the second Aussie home in a time of 44:46.8 in 75th place, behind Seve de Campo in 44.21.2 (72nd), but in front of Lars Young Vik in 76th (44:50.6) and Hugo Hinkfuss in 81st place (46:05.9).

10KM WOMEN’S CLASSIC EVENT Wright and Yeaton battled windy and cold conditions to complete two laps of the 5km course last Thursday, respectively finishing in 67th and 51st place in the field of 98 competitors.

Wright said she was thrilled with her result, which was a big improvement on her 81st placing in the 10km freestyle event at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Scandinavian cross-country skiers dominated the podium, with Norway’s Therese Johaug winning ahead of silver and bronze for Finland to Kerttu Niskanen and Krista Parmakoski.

Both female Aussies have the Team Sprint Classic today and the 30km Freestyle this Saturday.

Bellingham and his male teammates have the 50km Freestyle this Saturday.

THE glorious Myrtleford Golf Course once again saw a week of action, with players coming from across the North East to try their hand against local golfing stars.

Saturday, February 12 Coffee Chakra PAR AMCR 71 A Grade Winner : Brad Carroll (13) +3.

A Grade Runner Up: David Matthews (13) +2 c/b.

B Grade Winner : Pieter Veldman (21) +3.

B Grade Runner Up: Tony Chapman (13) +2 c/b.

Ball Winners: D matthews +2, D Rowe +2, T Chapman +2, D Rossato +2, T Batt +1 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Damien Rossato, second/ fourth: Pieter Veldman, eighth: Jon Harrington, 14th: Aaron Jose, 16th: Peter Stewart.

Raffle Winner: Robert Wheeler.

Thursday, February 10 COFFEE CHAKRA STABLEFORD AWMCR 74 A Grade Winner: Ann Hazeldine (36) 35pts c/b.

A Grade Runner Up: Jan Harper (36) 35pts.

Ball Winners: Kerry Newton, Barb Welch.

Foodworks NTPs - 14th: Jan Roseby.

Wednesday, February 9 COFFEE CHAKRA STABLEFORD AMCR 71 AWMCR 74 A Grade Winner: Geoffery Coughlan (26) 38 pts, Albury.

A Grade Runner Up: Stephen Rooke (9) 34 pts c/b, Corowa.

Ball Winners: S Rooke 34, J Costello 34, S Deas 34, B Verbunt 33 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Jon Harrington, second shot fourth: Karl O’Shuaghnessy, eighth: Sarah Deas, 16th: Karl O’Shaughnessy.

Tuesday, February 8 Ladies Opening Day 12 Hole - 3 Person Ambrose Winners: Carol Burgess, Mary Jane Kane, Jan Harper.

Runner Up: Marg Curtis, Nada Guyett, Lyn Dwyer.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Jenny Richter, fourth: Nada Guyett, eighth: Carolyn Prowse, 14th: Kaye McGuffie.

Two chances left for Mt Beauty A grader cricketers to secure finals berth ■

From back page After fighting their way to 2/64, the game was taken away from Mt Beauty thanks to Jay Hillary (56 not out) and Cameron Evans (49 not out), who got Yackandandah over the line at the end of the 33rd over.

The loss puts Mt Beauty in real danger of dropping out of finals contention, with two matches

remaining and one win separating the Power at fourth place and the wooden spoon.

“The ladder is extremely tight, probably the closest I’ve ever seen it in my time,” Saville said.

“If we can’t find those wins we’re just hoping for results to fall our way.

“It’s in our hands - if it doesn’t fall our way we’ve only got ourselves to blame.

“I’m really confident we can get some positive results this week and next.

“It’s such an exciting finish to the season.”

Mt Beauty will hit the road on Saturday, taking on the third placed Dederang.

Results District First Grade: Yackandandah 2/161 J Hillary 56* C Evans 49*

M Walker 25 def Mt Beauty 159 D Saville 44 G McLennan 36 PR Dodd 26 M Walker 3/25 MD Maginness 2/19.

District Second Grade: Mt Beauty 162 AS Tonn 36 K Moorman 29 T Hall 26 B Glass 2/12 M Rockliff 2/13 B Dudley 2/23 T Hosie 2/25 def by Yackandandah 7/164 GT Graham 51 B Glass 31* A Hosie 27 G Potts 6/30.

C Grade Division 3: Mt Beauty

9/149(cc) A Lutter-Wood 33 N Bosse 3/26 C Ried 2/35 def by Tallangatta 4/160(cc) B Nicklin 56* M McCabe 35.

CAW U14 - Div 2: Mt Beauty 5/111(cc) M Flay 29 W Lutter-Wood 26* A McInerney 2/8 def Yackandandah 91 E Niedzwiedzki 2/2 T McCluskey 2/4 J Redmond 2/7.

CAW U12 Div 2 - Gold: Kiewa Blue 10/117(cc) def by Mt Beauty 6/164(cc).

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SPORT

Hard losses for Myrtleford bowlers MYRTLEFORD’S A1 lawnbowlers were defeated by Wangaratta 74 (12 pts) to 51 (2 pts) in the midweek pennant competition.

Well done to Mick Dwyer’s team with lead Deni Piazza, second Rod Mitchell and third Noel Newton for their two shot win, 22 to 20.

Wayne Bunge’s team with lead Glenys Pepyat, second Cheryl Lewis and third Wally Dunstone went down by six shots 20 to 26 and Lance Sy-

mons’ team with lead Norm Bussell, second Tom MullaneGrant and third Jeff Stagg went down by 19, nine to 28.

Myrtleford 70 (12 pts) defeated Moyhu 45 (2 pts) in the B1 division.

Congratulations to Col Byrne’s team with lead Barry Rowe, second Barry Morey and third Mark Simpson for their 18 shot win, 28 to 10.

Graham Burrington’s team with lead Noel Rowe, second Peter Sharkey and

third Graeme Attwood also came away with a 13 shot win, 24 to 11.

Sam Bonacci’s team with lead Gerry Green, second Annie Dunstone and third Pippa La Spina went down by six shots, 18 to 24.

In weekend pennant results, Yackandandah 93 (16 pts) defeated Myrtleford 76 (2 pts) in the A2. With a few regular players for Myrtleford unavailable this week, Yackandandah proved too

strong on the day on their home green - the club wishes to thank those who stepped up or filled in on the day.

Well done to Lance Symons’ team with lead Lou Frizzo, second Maria Duic and third Jeff Stagg for their nine shot win, 24 to 15.

Mick Dwyer’s team with lead Norm Bussell, second Rod Mitchell and third Noel Newton put up a great fight to go down by just one shot, 23 to 24.

Wayne Bunge’s team with lead Les Brown, second Deni Piazza and third Wally Dunstone went down by 12 shots, 17 to 29 and Attila Litkei’s team with lead Adrian Villella, second Cheryl Lewis and third Ian Keat went down by 13 shots, 12 to 25.

In the B1, St. James 67 (12 pts) defeated Myrtleford 52 (2 pts).

Well done to Graham Burrington’s team with lead Glenys Pepyat, second Peter

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Tigers’ finals dreams dashed ■

From back page Walker and Bursill showed off their fielding prowess with some unassisted run outs, but in the end the Magpies batting was just too good, reaching the total with five overs remaining.

The loss has the Tigers siting one rung above the wooden spoon position, trailing the coveted finals spot by 18 points, and with their final four matches of the regular season set to be played against top four sides, it is very unlikely they will see finals cricket this year.

“I’d say they’d probably write a book about us if we made it from here,” Bursill said.

“We’re always going out trying to win, and it only takes one good performance from an individual or a couple of good performances throughout a game, and any team can win on their day.

“We’ll back ourselves in to try and get two or three wins for the rest of the year.”

The Tigers are faring well in lower grades, with both the A reserve and C grade squads well in position to challenge finals.

All other senior teams took home wins on Saturday, including a close fought 11-run win in A reserve, a six wicket rolling in B grade and a huge win in C grade, posting 5/275.

Sharkey and third Graeme Attwood for their four shot win, 21 to 17.

Sam Bonacci’s team with lead Kath Wood, second Mark Simpson and third Pippa La Spina went down by nine shots, 17 to 26 and Col Byrne’s team with lead Janine Powell, second Annie Dunstone and third Neil Jensen went down by 10 shots, 14 to 24.

Myrtleford’s B3 side enjoyed the bye.

WINNERS: (from left) Jill Wood, Beverly Griffith and Cheryl Raduczic took out the Billy Button Alpine Valleys Wines two bowls triples annual ladies event on Friday, pictured with Billy Button Alpine Valleys Wines’ Joanna Marsh, husband Glenn James and daughter Harriet.

Ladies’ lawn bowls event a success BOWLERS from across the region descended on the Myrtleford Bowls Club on Friday for the Billy Button Alpine Valleys Wines two bowls triples annual ladies event.

Conducted in near-perfect lawn bowling conditions, every rink was well attended as bowlers competed in the spirit of friendly fun.

The result went down to the wire with the blue-clad team

from Wangaratta, skippered by Lorna Martinelli, winning all three games, but it was the team of Cheryl Raduczic, Beverly Griffith and Jill Wood who came out on top by just two points after a countback.

Joanna Marsh, husband Glenn James and daughter Harriet of Billy Button Alpine Valleys Wines were on hand to award the winners their prize.

All the raffle winners also

received Billy Button Wines rosato or bianco white wines of their choice.

Myrtleford Bowls Club secretary Cheryl Lewis said events like this one were vital to show thanks to sponsors supporting the game.

“Sponsors can’t be underestimated on these days,” she said.

“The winners on the day were all those that attended, and the game of bowls.”

IN round 11 of the A3 weekend pennant lawn bowls, Bright travelled to Benalla to take on Moira Benalla Bowls Club.

In ideal playing conditions for bowls, the small Moira club made Bright bowlers very welcome and were great hosts.

Bright was unable to secure a muchneeded victory, the final score Bright 63 (2 points) to Moira 91 (16 points).

Cheryl Raduczic’s team with lead Steve Jenvey, second Greg Pepyat, third Peter Raduczic won by seven shots, 18 to 25 (2 points).

John Pryor’s team with lead Libby Barker, second, Julie Ellis, third Bill Hayes had a very close game, losing at the end of play by four shots, 16 to 20.

Patrick O’Shea’s team with lead Ernie Vanderwert, second Bev Griffith, third Elaine O’Shea lost by 11 shots 11 to 22 and Martin Kupferle’s team with lead Rob Ryan, second Trevor Barker, third Otto Kupferle lost by 20 shots, 11 to 31.

The B3 weekend pennant match had an unfortunate result, with Club Mulwala unable to field a team for various reasons.

Bowlers were disappointed as Bright actually was in a position to fill three teams with four players in each.

Several of these players took the opportunity to use the afternoon as practice by enjoying a social game.

The club’s Wednesday evening community bowls competition continued to thrive over the week - after three weeks, the leaders in the Mountains competition (10 teams entered) are Lions club in first, Alexanders in second, and Rotary Two in third place.

In the Valleys competition (eight teams entered), the leaders are Patrick’s Team in first, Uniting Church in second, and Mallets in third The reaction from all those attending the Wednesday evening events continue to be positive, with bowlers praising the fun social activity as well as the music playing in the background, predominantly hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES TIME is running out for Mt Beauty’s A grade cricketers to secure one of the six tickets to the Cricket Albury Wodonga District finals, following an eight wicket loss to ladder leaders Yackandandah on Saturday.

After winning the toss and batting, the Power were initially in control, as skipper Daniel Saville and Greg McLennan opened their accounts with solid starts.

However, they couldn’t convert into substantial scores, falling for 44 and 36, respectively.

With small contributions only coming from Paddy Dodd (26) and Todd Jeanes (15), the rest of the Mt Beauty line up failed to reach double digits, with the Power limping to 159 before being bowled out.

Saville said it was disappointing not to post a more competitive total.

“Realistically, 159 was probably not going to be enough but we always give our bowlers a chance to defend that but all credit to the Yackandandah batters, they proved to be a little bit too classy at the end,” he said.

“I think you’d like everyone to contribute at some stage, but it’s up to the top order to do the job.

“In most teams, the top four are the most important bats, they’re there for a reason - it’s up to us to make that big score.

“Losing regular wickets, you’re not going to win too many games with small partnerships like that or small contributions like that.”

Going up against some of the best batters in the league, the Power turned to 13-year old bowler Toby Derrick to do some damage, but the young star was unable to claim a scalp from his six overs.

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Tigers’ finals dreams dashed

THE chances of Ovens Valley United’s A grade cricketers playing finals cricket rapidly diminished on Saturday, following a six wicket loss at the hands of WDCA competition leaders Wangaratta Magpies.

The Tigers set Magpies at total of 133 for victory, with a new-look batting order appearing to be the change up the side needed.

Josh Jones and Andrew Newton started the innings well, forging a 60 run partnership before Newton was dismissed for 36 just before drinks.

Jones followed shortly after, with Josh Newton and skipper Dylan Bursill taking the Tigers into the 90s.

Bursill said the total did not reflect the improvements made with the bat on previous matches.

“It didn’t go as planned, but it was a great improvement, especially with the bat,” he said.

“We changed the order up a bit with Andy Newton going up top and opening the batting and he did really well, he’s a clean striker of the ball and he hit some good shots, and young Josh Jones just hung around with him.

“We should’ve made 180, that would’ve been par there because the pitch was doing a little bit.”

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Disaster struck during the 28th over, with Ovens Valley United losing both Newton and Bursill in a double wicket maiden and when coach Dan Walker was dismissed for a duck the following over, the Tigers were in trouble at 5/96.

Despite 15-run knocks from Michael Elliot and Nick Bleeser, the tail didn’t wag, the Tigers clawing their way to 132 from their 40 overs.

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in the field, limiting runs and putting pressure on the Magpies.

A handy piece of fielding and situation awareness from James Neary netted the first wicket, dismissing Wangaratta Magpies opener Cooper Matheson at the non-strikers end after he was backing up far down the pitch.

The Tigers limited batters from settling in and building larger partnerships, with Josh Newton and James Neary both getting in on the wickets, bowling tight line and length to pick up some LBWs. ■ Continued page 27

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