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WILD COUNTRY OVER the weekend the Mt Buller Chamber Music Summer School and the Wildflower Festival wrapped up, hosting a variety visitors and families taking advantage the perfect weather and local wild flower sights. Full story in next week’s Mansfield Courier.

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A conflicted Targa return TARGA has released the High Country 2023 event schedule with a different format to take place this year to comply with Motorsport Australia regulations for a rallysprint event.

But while many are celebrating the return, local drivers are questioning the event’s changes and the potential disadvantages they bring.

The ‘Targa High Country Sprint’ for competitive vehicles will take place from Mirimbah to Mt Buller, reminiscent of the earlier Mt Buller Sprint events held in the same location.

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The tour portion of the event will run the regular legs to Whitfield on Saturday 11 February and to Eildon on Sunday 12 February.

Local residents and visitors will have the opportunity to see the vehicles up close in Mansfield, with the annual Targafest event taking place

in Mansfield’s High Street on Saturday 11 February from 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm.

Targa entrants will line High Street alongside our very own Delatite Drivers Car Club on the median strip.

There will also be GT racing simulators and a giant slot car racing set up.

Mansfield Shire Council CEO, Kirsten Alexander, said even though there won’t be a street stage this year she is looking forward to the

new format of the event.

“It is always exciting to see the Targa entrants in Mansfield and we welcome them back once again,” she said.

“Although there is no street stage this year, the Targafest on Saturday afternoon is a great opportunity for all to get involved and enjoy the activity the event brings to the shire.”

Local motorsport doyen Brian Dermott said that

since he and others lobbied for a tarmac rally in 2009, the event has had a positive impact on the sport in Mansfield; but the event’s proposed changes are diluting its essence and benefit.

“Unfortunately Targa High Country has been caught up in the debacle of Targa Tasmania,” said Mr Dermott.

“After running for 28 years with two fatalities in 1996 and 2012, there were

suddenly four in 2021 and the first day of 2022.

“Motorsport Australia cancelled all tarmac rallies until various reports were completed forcing Targa to downgrade the High Country event.

“Targa ran safely for many years but as soon as the requirements for a licence and medical and the type of cars accepted were relaxed by CAMS (Motorsport Australia, formerly the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport), becoming simple on line questionnaires and declarations, there were crashes.

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Murray Valley encephalitis detected in North East

By RYAN MALCOLM HEALTH authorities have urged North East residents to remain vigilant in limiting their exposure to mosquitoes this summer, following a detection of the Murray Valley encephalitis virus in an Indigo Shire mosquito last week.

First trapped on January 10, testing of the mosquito later identified the virus, following a number of other detections throughout northern Victoria earlier this month, particularly in Loddon and Mildura shires.

The detection follows a number of Barmah Forest Virus and Ross River Virus detections in mosquitoes across northern Victoria earlier this month, as well as the state’s first detection of the rare Japanese encephalitis virus in Campaspe

Shire in late December.

A Department of Health warning issued by deputy chief health officer Deborah Friedman indicated concern around the rise of Murray Valley encephalitis within the mosquito population, and said increased detections posed a “current and active” risk to people in northern Victoria.

The state’s first detection of the virus in mosquitoes more than a decade occurred in Mildura on January 4, while a human has not reported being infected by the disease in Victoria since 1974.

Murray Valley encephalitis can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the central nervous system, with symptoms characterised by fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle aches.

In most cases, infected

people do not exhibit symptoms.

The alert issued by Ms Friedman urged anyone exhibiting symptoms to seek urgent medical care, while also calling on clinicians to test for mosquito-borne disease in patients with a compatible illness.

The virus is untreatable, with health officials urging local residents to limit their exposure to mosquitoes in the first instance, by wearing long, loose-fitting clothes and using mosquito repellents if outside during periods with large numbers of mosquitoes.

For more information on how to protect yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses, visit https://www. health.vic.gov.au/healthaler ts/murray-valley-encephalitis-virus-detected-invictoria.

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CLOSE CALL: The monolithic pine tree at the Big River Pines campground fell unexpectedly due to the soft ground, coming down between two tents.

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BIG JOB: It took the SES crew around four hours to clean up the tree and surrounding debris, which had blocked the whole entrance to the campground.

While the Christmas period has been largely dominated by tree-related callouts and a couple of vehicular accidents, Mr Thoburne said crews will soon be gearing up for Australia Day weekend, where SES alongside police will be spearheading an

awareness campaign on water safety.

“With a lot more people coming to the district, there’s a lot of water activities, so we’ll have our boat out with water police onsite too,” he said.

“There’ll be a big emphasis on

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water safety: what to have in the boat, life jackets, watching out for hazards and other water users.”

Mr Thoburne said educating people was the key, particularly after the somber start to the year with a number of drownings reported across the state.

“Especially parents need to be aware when they’ve got children near the water,” he said.

“It only takes a split second for something to go wrong, so no getting distracted chatting or being on your phone.”

Mr Thoburne said he’d heard anecdotal reports from lifeguards that there’d been around 1000 rescues from the water over the summer, mainly due to parents taking their eyes of kids at pools and beaches.

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IN the early hours of Sunday January 15, some lucky campers narrowly avoided catastrophe when a massive pine tree came down between their two tents.

The incident happened at the Big River Pines campground, the monolithic pine tree falling unexpectedly due to the soft ground.

Mansfield SES was called to the scene and volunteers headed out around 1PM, returning just before sunrise after the significant cleanup.

Luckily, there were no injuries.

“It was very lucky there weren’t people crushed,” said Mansfield SES Unit Controller Tom Thoburne.

“This one could have been really bad.

“It blocked the whole entrance (to the campground), so people couldn’t get in or out, and just missed a couple of campers.

“It would have been a very frightening experience for them.”

It took the SES crew around four hours to clean up the tree and surrounding debris.

The incident is just another in the spate of fallen trees around the district which have kept SES crews in heavy demand over the festive season.

“Last week there was a tree that came down, a vehicle hit it and it smashed their windscreen,” said Mr Thoburne.

“Nobody was hurt but it the damaged car.

“They’re coming down left, right and centre.

“We’ve had them out towards Maindample on the Maroondah Highway, Midlank Link, Jamieson direction, and a couple blocking access on private properties.”

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Committal hearing for High Country murder begins THE CAROLINE Springs man accused of murdering two campers in the Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020 was interviewed as a witness four months after the alleged attack, a committal hearing has heard.

Gregory Stuart Lynn, 55, was arrested by police in November 2021, accused of murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay following their disappearance in the valley on March 20 the year previous.

Police allege the couple’s campsite and Mr Hill’s burnt-out Landcruiser were discovered near the Zeke Spur Track on March 27, with remains belonging to the pair found at Dargo days after Lynn’s arrest.

In a committal hearing which commenced last Monday at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, one witness detailed how a man, believed to be Mr Hill, had driven past him quickly as he sprayed blackberries on March 20, describing the man as a “grumpy old bugger” who looked on a mission to get somewhere.

Later that afternoon, he de-

HEARING CONTINUES: Police witnesses said they first interviewed Gregory Stewart Lynn only months after the alleged murders of Wonnangatta campers Carol Clay (pictured above left) and Russell Hill (above right). scribed a drone hovering near Buck’s Camp, before smelling burning plastic in the local area the following day.

He said the drone behaviour had been “rude” as it hovered over a number of campsites in the area.

Another witness remembered seeing an older navy blue vehicle he believed to be a Toyota Prado

parked near the Landcruiser at a camping area inside the valley, believed to belong to Lynn.

He said he thought the people driving the Landcruiser may have been friends with the Toyota Prado owner and the owner of another 4WD, as they “chose to park very close”.

Police allege Lynn got into an altercation with the pair before

killing them with “murderous intent”.

Defence barrister Dermot Dann, KC, focused on the theory that the shooting may have occurred following a struggle over a shotgun.

That scenario, he said, focused on the possibility that Hill attempted to grab Lynn’s firearm when the shotgun may have accidentally fired and struck Clay to the head as she stood beside Hill’s white Toyota LandCruiser utility on March 20, 2020.

Mr Hill was then allegedly fatally stabbed in the fight.

The prosecution allege that after the killings, Lynn set fire to evidence and personal effects at the campsite before placing the bodies of Hill and Clay into his own box trailer in an attempt to conceal his crimes.

Police believe Lynn then left the scene, taking with him Hill’s drone, the keys to the 74-yearold’s LandCruiser and mobile phones.

This week a further three witnesses, including a police ballistics expert, will give evidence.

Council consults community on budget COUNCIL would like to hear from the community on priorities and ideas for consideration as part of the 2023-24 Budget and for Council’s 10 Year Capital Works Plan.

The early budget consultation will run from January 20 - February 17, 2023 allowing community members to submit ideas for consideration in the development of the 2023-24 Budget through a survey on Engage Mansfield, via email, in writing, or at the new ‘Budget Kiosk’ at the customer service desk of council’s municipal office locat-

ed at 33 Highett St, Mansfield.

Mayor James Tehan said that he was excited by the opportunity for the community to be involved in the budget development process this early and encourages everyone to put forward their ideas for consideration.

“Our community knows Mansfield Shire best and understanding their priorities will help us develop a financially responsible budget, while continuing to deliver the services and projects that are the most important to the community,” he said.

“Council is committed to en-

suring we listen to the community throughout our four-year term, and we see this as a great opportunity to keep doing this.”

In developing the annual budget council works through what is required to operate business as usual, what is required to fund the annual capital works renewal program, and also considers customer requests received through the year from community that require a budget allocation.

New budget initiatives are reviewed against their alignment to the Council Plan 2021-2025.

Council will consider all ideas

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Once endorsed by council for consultation, the proposed 2023-24 Mansfield Shire Council Budget, the community will have a second opportunity to comment and provide feedback into the budget in May. To learn more about the project and to take the survey, visit engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au.

The survey will close on Friday February 17, 2023.

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HIGH COUNTRY RETURN: While many are celebrating the return of the amended TARGA High Country Sprint, local drivers including Mansfield motorsport doyen Brian Dermott (pictured), are questioning the event’s changes.

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From page 1 “In response, speed limits and virtual chicanes were introduced but the crashes kept happening.

“Road safety experts know cognitive distraction is their biggest enemy and would say that letting cars capable of 300 kph enter and then restrict them to 200 kph is asking for trouble.

“Better to rediscover the formula of history properly qualified crews in appropriate vehicles for the chosen roads.”

Mr Dermott added that another problem with the sprint is that multiple runs over the same course inevitably leads you to learn the corners and how to go faster - like the Mount Buller

Sprint used to be, where in the 2007 event, the only motorsport fatality ever on that road happened; a dear navigator friend killed in an unsuitable car.

“I’m also concerned that the economic impact will be greatly reduced; with no recceing, fewer nights and minimal spending dispersal, there will be a

big hole in many businesses February turnover,” said Mr Dermott.

“We say either go back to the format of 2014, or let the Australian Tarmac Rally organisation, sanctioned

by Winton-based AASA (Australian Auto-sport Alliance) which runs three very successful tarmac rallies in Victoria, take it over.”

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A NEW Mansfield tourist attraction is growing on the back of the grape.

A cluster of recently-opened vineyards and cellar door wine outlets are helping develop a popular drawcard to the district.

In sport, Mansfield’s A grade cricket is hanging by a fingernail on a place in the Benalla District Cricket Association top four but will have to lift its game if it is to play finals this season.

Glenn Houston won his third Mansfield Bowls Cup Singles Championship on Sunday after defeating Graham Smith in an entertaining final.

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A GRAPE PLACE: New wineries are capitalising on the growing tourism industry while winning international awards.

WIN IN SIGHT: Mansfield’s A grade cricket team could be in the top four if they lift their game.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Care for the future In reply to to the letter Nightmare Traffic by Steve Parker (Mansfield Courier 11/1/2023).

My concerns are the for the very old gum trees and the huge myriad of native wildlife they house who

specifically need old tree hollows for shelter, breeding and foraging.

Should there be areas reserved here for nature parks?

Young trees won’t serve the purpose.

Does anyone else care for their future like I do?

Lisa Heffernan, Mansfield

LETTERS to the editor must be signed with the full name, address and contact telephone number of the author provided. Letters under 250 words are preferred and we reserve the right to edit letters to fit available space. Nom de plumes will only be published at the editor’s discretion.

Opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by this newspaper.

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Don’t travel to bushland on Extreme Fire Danger Rating days.

If you plan to travel through Victoria during fire season, it’s important to check the Fire Danger Rating every day.

If the rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, avoid travelling to high risk bush or grassfire areas. It’s safer to travel to cities or towns for the day.

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CFA officials stress machinery fire risk LOCALS are being urged to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in the coming weeks, as conditions continue to heat up and

vegetation dries out.

Fuel areas in the area cured significantly following the state’s recent heatwave, resulting in CFA crews responding to a number of significant grass and stubble

fires started by mowers, vehicles or machinery in the past fortnight.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said recent fires across the state served as timely reminder.

MUSEUM MOVING FORWARD: (From left) Cr Mark Holcombe, Ann Ware - MHS Secretary, Donald Kwan - Mansfield Shire Council Coordinator Capital Works, Kirsten Alexander Mansfield Shire Council CEO, Mayor Cr James Tehan, Graeme Stoney - MHS President, Sebastian McCormack - SJMM and Peter Gardner - MHS Treasurer are all excited to progress the design of the museum.

$60,000 boost to new museum The Mansfield Historical Museum will receive a contribution from Council through Emergency Recoveryy Victoria’s Council Assistance Grant MANSFIELD Shire Shi C Council il has contributed to the interior fit-out design of the Mansfield Historical Museum.

The museum is a collaboration between the Mansfield Historical Society (MHS), Mansfield Cultural Heritage & Arts Centre (MCHAC) and Bendigo Bank to showcase Mansfield’s historical collection.

The interior fit-out is proposed to feature museum quality lighting and display

cabinetries, which the ffundbi t i hi h th d ing will enable.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said the grant was used to boost tourism offerings in the new station precinct, of which the new museum is a key element.

“This funding will enable the museum project team to progress the design for the museum fit-out to enable display of its collection of memorabilia and artefacts currently in storage.

“Once completed, “O l t d it will ill provide locals and visitors with an exceptional viewing experience and the opportunity to learn about the historical significance of the collection,” Cr Tehan said.

Design of the new museum’s fit-out will commence following an open tender process.

The Mansfield Historical Museum will be located at the Mansfield Station Precinct.

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Go to the events section on our website for information about how to observe.

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During this time a limited service will be offered which includes: Click and collect, A wide range of children’s books, WiFi, Public PCs, Printing, photocopying, and Assistance from your friendly librarians.

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The Fire Danger Period (FDP) began in Mansfield Shire on Monday 19 December 2022.

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The after hours return chute remains unavailable. Items can be returned to the library at the rear of the Visitor Information Centre or at Council's municipal office (33 Highet St, Mansfield) during business hours.

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From 1 February problematic single-use plastics will be banned from sale or supply in Victoria.

If you’re out and about enjoying one of our many parks, sporting ovals, streetscape areas or open spaces, help keep our outdoor areas litterfree by avoiding overloading already full bins.

The ban applies to single-use plastic drinking straws, cutlery, plates, drink stirrers, and cotton bud sticks made from conventional, degradable, and compostable plastics. The ban also applies to food service items and drink containers made from expanded polystyrene.

Full or overflowing bins can be reported to Council on 5775 8555 so we can prioritise having it emptied.

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Firefighting aircraft on stand-by A LARGE fleet of firefighting aircraft are ready to respond to bushfires across the North East to help protect communities and the environment during the current fire danger period.

In Mansfield we have a Helitak 348, Sikorsky S61N, a twin turbine engine firebombing helicopter fitted with a 4000-litre capacity bucket.

The aircraft can carry two pilots and up to 17 passengers and is used for firebombing, fire crew insertion, sling load and rappel operations.

There’s also a Firebird 311, Airbus AS350 B2 Squirrel, a single turbine helicopter used for air attack supervision, aerial ignition and reconnaissance.

Alongside, a Bomber 358, Air Tractor AT802A, which is a fixed wing firebombing aircraft with a 3200-litre hopper capacity.

It can drop water, foam, or fire retardant and reach speeds of 350 km/h.

The aircraft will be used

by Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) to respond to fires and other emergencies.

FFMVic deputy chief fire officer Aaron Kennedy said aircraft play a critical role when responding to fires.

AERIAL SUPPORT: A Helitak 348, Sikorsky S61N is a twin turbine engine firebombing helicopter fitted with a 4000-litre capacity bucket and standing ready in Mansfield.

“On high fire danger days, as soon as the call goes out to respond, firebombing aircraft will be dispatched so we can hit fires hard and fast and keep them small,” Mr Kennedy said.

“North East Victoria is one of the most fire prone areas in the world and this impressive aircraft fleet will work together to deliver an effective fire suppression operation.

“Aircraft work hand-in-

hand with firefighters to contain fires both on private property and public land.

“Dispatching the aircraft with ground crews, fire trucks and bulldozers increases our ability to rapidly contain or limit the size and spread of fires.

“This helps keep communities, and the environment, safe.”

Aircraft have already played a key role during the recent flood response

with more than 1800 aircraft movements since October, transporting resources and surveying affected areas.

Aircraft are strategically placed across the state and can be moved quickly to respond to fires which threaten life and property.

Other firefighting aircraft based across the North East this summer include: Albury: Bomber 360 Air Tractor AT802 Fireboss. A fixed

wing firebombing aircraft with the capacity to carry 3200 litres of water, foam or fire retardant. This aircraft is fitted with floats and can scoop water “on the run” from large water bodies like Hume weir. It can travel at speeds of ~350km/h.

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Ovens: At Ovens, two helicopters are on stand-by including a Helitak 332, Bell 412, which is a firebombing helicopter also used for rappel firefighting crews and can carry up to 10 passengers.

A Firebird 303 Airbus AS350 B3 Squirrel, which is a single turbine helicopter used for air attack supervision, aerial ignition and reconnaissance, is also based at Ovens.

Benalla: Firebird 328, Airbus AS350 B3 Squirrel. This single engine helicopter is predominantly used for firebombing and is equipped with a 1100-litre firebombing tank.

The tank can be refilled in a hover in about 45 seconds.

Mangalore: Helitak 349, Bell 412. A Type 2 firebombing helicopter fitted with a 1400 litre belly tank. It can also be used to transport fire crews and conduct rappel operations.

Shepparton: Firebird 327, Airbus AS350 B3 Squirrel. This single engine helicopter is predominantly used for firebombing and is equipped with a 1,100-litre tank. The tank can be refilled in the hover in about 45 seconds.

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CUDDLES FOR NEW PUPPY: Young Harper Howarth loved puppy Hazel who came with barista, Loris O’Neill. Harper was visiting her great-grandparents, Peter and Jan Howarth of Merrijig.

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SHADING FROM HEAT: The shade of this young Claret Ash was appreciated by these visitors.

EARLY ARRIVALS: Getting in early for a barbecue snack and viewing of the education materials available were these early arrivals at the hall’s open day.

Successful open day at Merrijig CFA THE CFA Merrijig Brigade held an open day on Saturday, January 7,with the aim of educating residents and visitors on fire awareness and preparedness.

Held at the Merrijig Community Hall, Alpha Street, the day included a barbecue, raffles, displays of fire trucks and equipment and more.

A feature of the displays was the brigade’s new ultralight and quick fill truck.

An explanation by brigade members on how fires behave and the precautions you should take to avoid being caught up in a bush fire was also included in the planning session.

Explaining the new Australian Fire Danger Rating

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Included in the planning session was how to prepare you property for the fire season and how to respond in case of a local fire incident (bush fire).

Booklets and pamphlets on how to prepare and deal with the current fire season were available.

ENJOYING THE DAY: At the recent CFA Open Day at Merrijig were (from left) Kai Friday, Helen Friday, with Alira Friday, Fleur Friday, Julie Neal and Craig Dixon.

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Introduced trees removed along Ford Creek REMOVING INTRODUCED SPECIES: Works last week removed Ash, Elm, Willow and Poplar trees along Ford Creek near the botanic gardens.

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By SAMUEL O’BRIEN THE Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) is cracking down on introduced species in the area removing trees along Ford Creek.

The project is being conducted in conjunction with the Mansfield Shire Council and the Up2Us Landcare Alliance, who have provided approval and guidance on the project.

Mansfield Shire Council Acting General Manager Infrastructure and Planning Melissa Crane explained this project was a part of their Environment Strategy 20192023 to improve waterway health including water quality, biodiversity and riverbank stabilisation of urban waterways.

The works focus on removing introduced species

such as Ash, Elm, Willow and Poplar trees in the area, allowing natives to grow.

“This project will also enhance the existing area that provides a vital link between the main township of Mansfield and the botanic gardens,” Ms Crane said.

She also addressed concerns about erosion, saying, “There will be no increased risk in erosion as weeds will be removed by the ‘cut and paste’ method that does not compromise the weed roots and therefore the stability of the bank.

“Later this year planned riverbank vegetation resto-

ration works will increase this biological function and hence stability of the riverbank,” she said.

The works will also be accompanied by an education program, helping locals gain a better understanding of animal and plant species in the area such as the platypus and native water rats that will benefit from the improved water quality.

Ms Crane explained, “The next stages of the project will include riverbank vegetation restoration works, education programs, continued weed management and biodiversity/habitat enhancements.”

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Tick bites on the rise as supplies dwindle RSPCA Victoria is calling on Mansfield pet owners to protect their animals y from tick bites as p paralysis tick bite serum runs out around the countryy

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN AS warm weather is expected to continue throughout January, RSPCA Victoria is reminding pet owners about the risks that ticks pose on their furry friends.

Nationwide supplies of paralysis tick bite serum are running low, increasing the likelihood of untreated bites which can lead to serious repercussions.

Delatite Veterinary Services Senior Veterinary Nurse Emily Humphrey said that clinics from beyond Mansfield have rung to check supply levels so they know where they can send patients to to get the treatment.

“Most of the ticks we get in Mansfield are the Common Brown Tick which can be removed at home,” she said.

Delatite Veterinary Services still has paralysis tick bite serum and can treat animals which present with tick paralysis.

Ms Humphrey also said an increase of tourists from higher risk areas, which are wetter and more humid, increases the likelihood of cases being transported into low risk areas.

SUPPLY SHORTAGE: A nationwide shortage of paralysis tick treatment has raised concerns for animal owners.

“Over the past few years you weren’t getting people from other regions visiting,” she explained.

RSPCA Victoria’s Chief Vet, Dr Bronwyn Oke says prevention is better than cure.

“There are several straightforward ways to protect your pet from ticks, including topical ointments, tablets and chews, or even a simple tick collar.

“It’s also much quicker and easier to find a tick or bite on a dog when they have a clean coat, so keeping your dog groomed when

you’re in an area with a high tick population can be a lifesaver for your pet,” Dr Oke said.

Ms Humphrey pointed out that it is crucial to use preventative measures for two weeks before, during and two weeks after visiting areas where paralysis ticks are active and to conduct regular body searches.

“If you don’t prevent, you are asking for trouble,” she said.

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Managing Feral Pig problems workshop FERAL pigs are a serious pest in many parts of Victoria causing damage to farmland and native habitat and preying on livestock and native animals.

They are also a potential disease risk to humans, livestock and wildlife.

Feral Pigs are becoming more common in Mansfield’s local environment with many landholders asking how to effectively control them.

Effective feral pig management requires an integrated approach using a range of control techniques and monitoring.

Management programs should also be undertaken with neighbours over large areas to slow population recovery.

To ensure farmers have access to the latest information available, Up2Us Landcare Alliance are working with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), Feral Scan, and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to deliver an information session in Mansfield on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

The session will cover best practice feral pig management and monitoring, biosecurity/disease risks associated with feral pigs and the latest feral pig research.

The day will consist of presentations from Feral Scan, DEECA, and will give the opportunity for landholders in affected areas to link together and implement a community lead approach to Feral Pig control in the Mansfield region.

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Dig a little deeper with GardenSafe A NEW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) program is uncovering the gritty mysteries in your garden.

GardenSafe is a soil screening service that analyses your dirt and tells you what might be in among your vegetation.

By sending EPA a soil sample from your home garden you can have the data you need at the tip of your green thumb.

It’s part of a global initiative that helps you investigate soil health and potential contaminants in your garden so you can work out the best

use for your patch of paradise.

EPA’s chief environmental scientist, Professor Mark Patrick Taylor, said GardenSafe was a great way to dig a little deeper into your soil.

“If you are growing fruit and vegetables at home, you should use GardenSafe to check what is under the surface of your seedlings...the only cost to you is the postage,” he said.

“Our scientists assess each sample they get for trace elements and general soil quality indicators, including soil texture, composition, nutrients and organic carbon,” he said.

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“The findings from GardenSafe help us to build an understanding of potential contamination levels in residential gardens across Victoria.”

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DIGGING DEEPER: A scientists Maryam Moslehi and Kara Fry with soil testing gear and samples as part of the GardenSafe services.

Region’s finest show off talent

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN THE Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMuDS) wowed audiences last weekend, showcasing local talent after a 10 day youth summer drama camp.

The camp hosted 32 young people and five trainers who worked on two plays - ‘Love’ and ‘If Only The Lonley’ - both by Australian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer.

Mansfield Shire Council helped make the project possible with a $5000 grant,

Young actors from Mansfield and beyond treated locals to two Australian p plays y while buildingg their skills along with the Bushfire Recovery Fund’s contribution of $75,000 and MMuDS’s contribution of $5000 made sure the camp went ahead.

The camp was coordinated in partnership with the Victorian Drama League and Theatrecraft Youth Unlimited (TYL).

MMuDS committee member Karen Pirie explained that the theatre group had been supporting local chil-

dren who attended TYL camps in the Gippsland region with overwhelming positive responses.

“The children would come back energised and their parents would tell us that their confidence had increased significantly too,” she said.

MMuDS approached TYL and was given approval to host a camp, however COVID-19 stalled plans.

“We put in an ambitious application to the Bushfire Recovery Fund - for $75,000, using reviews from parents and recommendations from council and the secondary school,” Ms Pirie said.

“MMuDS were able to offer the camp at quite a discounted rate thanks to the Bushfire Recovery Fund which gave children who may not have been able to afford it the

chance to get involved.”

On the 10 day camp, students were given opportunities to expand their skills and learn new techniques with direction from MMuDS members and trainers from around Victoria.

Students were able to work collaboratively on the plays, assisting each other in learning lines and interpreting the scripts.

Each student also got a

chance to play a character, building their confidence in a supportive environment.

Ms Pirie explained, “It’s not just about putting on a show; it’s about making friendships and connections with others.

Half the students were from the local area, with others coming from all across the state.

“MMuDS has been very keen to bring in people from outside the local area to share their expertise and experience with young performers in Mansfield.”

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In pizza we crust

WE LOVE ‘EM: Pizzas of all varieties created to suit your taste are available from a wide selection of Mansfield outlets - which one do you prefer?

IT appears that every day of the year Australians can celebrate something great - and not just in our lucky country, but internationally.

February 9 has been declared World Pizza Day. February 5 had been declared World Nutella Day while on February 18 the world will celebrate ‘Global Drink Wine Day’.

Yes, that would also suit our Mansfield district.

And if you are not into wine drinking - even for one day - then February 18-26 celebrates a whole week of ‘Real Bread’.

And of the more obscure culinary celebrations coming

up in March is National meatball Day - originally created in China around the 2nd century.

And, of course let’s not forget the traditional lead into Easter with Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) celebrated around the world by millions of Christians.

Now everyone who lives in Mansfield, its surrounding district, and even the thousands of visitors to the area are aware of the fabulous pizzas made in this town.

Pizzas are the delicious creation that we so often can always trust to cheer us up.

Pizza Day made its way into the stomachs and hearts of pizza lovers in Italy as early as the 10th

century.

In fact, Italian Queen Margarita of Savoy, visited Naples on a royal visit in 1889.

Two chefs presented her with a pizza resembling the colours of the Italian flag, red (tomato), white (mozzarella and green (basil).

They coined it, Pizza Margherita.

That sure explains why the margarita is the queen of all pizzas.

And what outlet do you consider makes the best of the best in Mansfield - your choices are: O’Malley’s Pizza, Mansfield Pizza, Anvil Brewers, Delatite Hotel, Mansfield Hotel, Coffee Merchant - any others?

Volunteer at Rosehaven in 2023 WITH a new year upon us, Rosehaven is looking forward to what 2023 will bring.

There are many exciting new projects on the drawing board for Rosehaven and the team are looking forward to their services expanding, whilst continuing to provide people in Mansfield community with short term respite and end of life care.

“As a part of our New Year we are looking at putting a new team of volunteers together - our tradie team,” said Bianca Hurle, the Rosehaven Hospice Manager.

“We are looking for people that have a trade, or have retired from a trade, or skill that would be willing to come on board in volunteer capacity to be called on if required for minor maintenance and repair.

“There would be no obligation or commitment to time frames, just as we have a problem occur we have a contact list of people that maybe able to help out in that specific area that we can contact, with the option of that person saying whether they are able to assist or not.

“Volunteers are Rosehaven’s life blood, as a not for

profit charitable organisation we rely on our community’s support.

“We have a strong volunteer program with 70 active and 39 inactive volunteers.

“We pride ourselves on looking after our volunteers and providing a welcoming, appreciative environment for all of our volunteers.”

Rosehaven provides the following services free of charge:  End of Life care : a five bedroom spacious purposebuilt facility which can provide accommodation to a person, their family, carer, and friends.

Rosehaven guests, and their people are supported by staff and volunteers.

Guests need to be registered with a local GP and be registered with Mansfield visiting nursing service.

“We provide a home away from home, providing holistic end of life care,” said Bianca.  Medical equipment loan service: Rosehaven have a shed full of equipment from walking frames to electric beds that are annually checked by volunteer occupational therapists.

All equipment loans are on a short term basis.

 Community outreach program: Rosehaven currently have 23 specialised trained palliative care volunteers that can provide services in your own home.

“If you or someone you know has a prognosis of 12 months or less we can provide companioning, respite (including inhouse overnight), animal care, assistance with activities-of-daily living, transport to and from appointments, shopping and meal preparation,” said Bianca.  Bin buddy: Rosehaven can place your bins out and bring them back in.  Palliative Paws program: Rosehavne will walk, feed, exercise and provide companionship to pets.  Advocacy and support: Rosehaven are able to assist in navigating the My Aged Care system.

“We can go through and assist people to prepare their advance care plans to then be taken to their GPs and signed off,” Bianca said.  Death doula services: An end of life Doula is a nonmedical role that provides support, options and education assisting the dying (and

those around them) have their end of life unfold in alignment with their wishes, to preserve the quality of life, well being and self worth up to and beyond the end of life as we know it.

“They are the ‘informed companion’ bringing comfort, support, compassion and assist a person and their family in feeling safe and supported during this

important transition,” said Bianca.  Memoir writing: trained volunteers can assist with capturing your story.

“A part of Rosehaven’s philosophy is that end of life services should be available to all people living with a life limiting illness, and therefore affordable and accessible to all of community,” said Bianca.

“If you have a skill or a trade that you would like to share then we would like to hear from you.

“Our tradie team will be a great addition to Rosehaven and allow us to continue to provide invaluable services to community.”

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Roo population spike sparks greater cull forecast THE total cull of kangaroos in North East Victoria is recommended to increase from 22,100 last year to a quota of 35,600 in 2023 due to growing populations of the marsupial.

The abundance of grey kangaroos within the nonforested parts of Victoria has increased by about 24 per cent compared with that reported from a 2020 aerial survey, rising from 1,378,605 to 2,363,850 Eastern Grey and Western Grey kangaroos.

A population estimate for the North East in 2020 was 239,850 compared to 355,950 in 2022.

In 2020 some 28,800 were recommended for harvesting in the region, and in 2021 some 23,545 were culled.

The state harvest in 2022 was recommended at 185,850 with the cull not to exceed 10pc of the estimated grey kangaroo population.

With an estimation of grey kangaroos across the state reaching a population of about 2,363850 this year, 10 per cent of these or 236,350 are recommended to be culled including 215,200 Eastern Greys and 21,150 Western Greys.

The Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research

carries out an estimation every year to help determine the approaching year’s harvesting program.

The Victorian Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan (KHMP) 2021-2023 sets the requirements for the operation of Victoria’s Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP), which supports the ecologically sustainable commercial harvesting of wild grey kangaroos and make sure populations are not overexploited.

Quotas are based on a policy of allowing a maximum harvest fraction of 10 per cent of the estimated kangaroo population

in each calendar year.

The KHMP permits the commercial harvest of grey kangaroos on private land in designated harvest zones.

There are seven harvest zones including North East, Mallee, Upper Wimmera, Lower Wimmera, Central, Otway, and Gippsland.

In 2023 the North East has the third highest cull quota (35,600), behind Lower Wimmera (55,600) and Central (82,050).

Total cull quotas for other areas include Mallee 5600, Upper Wimmera 20,950, Otway 18,900, and Gippsland 17,650.

IN THE LINE OF FIRE: The goal is to cull 35,600 Eastern Grey Kangaroos in the North East this year.

Importance of supervision reiterated as child drowning risk identified AFTER a tragic spate of six fatal drownings since Christmas Day, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is reminding parents to watch around water, as it is revealed children aged 5-14 are at highest risk of drowning in January.

Of the 38 children within this age group who have drowned in the past decade, 34 per cent have been within the month of January.

This has sparked an ur-

gent warning from LSV manager research and evaluation Dr Hannah Calverley for parents and guardians to keep an eye on their little ones.

“With January marking school holidays, many families will head away to the coast or river to enjoy a relaxing break, but the one thing you can never relax on is water safety,” Dr Calverley said.

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onds for a child to drown in as little as a few centimetres of water, so to avoid tragedy these holidays, please actively supervise children at all times, which means under fives in arm’s reach and under 10s in your constant and direct eyeline.”

Dr Calverley said another important thing to consider is who is doing the supervising.

“If you are celebrating or holidaying with a large

group of people, it can be easy to assume that someone else is watching the kids when in fact, nobody is,” she said.

“This is why LSV encourages you to have designated adult supervisors whose role it is to actively watch the kids.

“You can rotate this role throughout the day, so everyone gets a chance to relax and enjoy themselves.

“The designated supervisor should also be above the age of 16 and prepared and capable to enter the water in an emergency.”

Kidsafe Victoria general manager Jason Chambers also encouraged parents to learn CPR and first aid so they have the skills to respond should the worst happen.

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North East regional news in brief Weekend storms wreak havoc throughout region SES crews from across the North East were kept busy at the weekend, following a major storm cell which formed over Benalla before moving east towards the alpine region.

Following an intense period which saw 20mm of rainfall in just 20 minutes near Benalla, high winds damaged properties and knocked over trees and powerlines throughout the local area, with more than 1000 residents impacted by outages.

Local SES crews received a total of 109 requests for assistance in ensuing hours to 10am Monday, with 85 downed trees blocking roads - including the Hume Freeway - and 19 properties damaged as winds dropped branches and lifted roofing at Benalla’s John Cooper Hall.

Local crews from Benalla, Chiltern, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga, as well as units from Seymour, Mansfield and Port Phillip worked overnight Saturday as they assisted Shepparton Search and Rescue teams, Victoria Police and local CFA brigades in clearing the trees, ahead of a rest break declared at 3am on Sunday morning.

SES crews worked with police and utilities providers throughout Sunday to manage areas where live power lines had been broken, with power largely restored by Sunday evening.

Widespread damage was also recorded throughout the King Valley and north along the Hume Freeway, with up to 15 trees downed along Mansfield-Whitfield Road.

The Hume Highway was closed from 9:30pm until shortly before 11:30pm due to storm debris.

MAJOR STRIKE: Large storms throughout the North East saw lightning, rain and strong winds down a number of trees throughout the region overnight on Saturday.

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British Royal reply to telegram SURPRISED Beechworth Telegraph Station volunteer morsecodians Leo Nette and Jim Mitchell received an appreciative reply last Friday to a telegram sent to King Charles on September 11 last year.

A morse code message had been tapped to a colleague in the Bendigo city suburb of Eaglehawk to transcribe into a telegram then sent to Buckingham Palace in England by post, offering the King condolences on the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth Mr Nette said with publicity about the town’s rare telegraph operation, he hoped King Charles may visit the telegraph station during his planned travels to Australia in 2024.

Built in 1858, the

telegraph station - part of the Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct linked the town to the world through morse code in its days of its telegraphic operation.

With the telegraph station supported by the international Morse code fraternity, people can still send outdated telegrams around Australia or overseas with the help of local experts such as Mr Nette, Mr Mitchell and the team.

Victorian Parliament, Ms Tyrrell said her decision to join One Nation had been fueled by a desire to improve agriculture outcomes and address water

legislation for regional Victorians.

“One Nation was the only party which had a water policy that I could understand - which a

lot don’t have - and they also they had a history of consistently trying to fix the problems the right way.

“Water impacts our seat so much - the whole of Northern Victoria was grown on the backbone of agriculture, so without that it’s going to impact a lot of people.”

Ms Tyrrell said One Nation’s state policies had been largely dictated by herself and party president Warren Pickering, with an eye to being hands on within the community.

“Pauline (Hanson, Federal Senator and party leader) just quickly looked over our policies and said ‘yeah, that fits within our values,’” she said.

“A lot of people say we’re racist redneck hicks and I always say point to one policy that says we’re racist and that stumps them.

“I’m definitely not the type of representative and the party’s not that type of party where we rely on boards that are created for politicians - we don’t like to play Chinese whispers.

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Still time to camp out this summer SCHOOLS return this coming week but summer is not over just yet which means there is still plenty of time to go camping and enjoy the High Country.

Weekends are free to venture into the bush and escape the heat of the towns and city.

Summer is a wonderful time to get into nature - but this summer has been different.

Some of Victoria’s most popular parks have been significantly impacted by recent storms and floods. As thunderstorms continue it could mean flooded or boggy campgrounds, muddy roads, unpredictable waterways or slippery hiking trails.

With high levels of water across the state before the late arrival of summer, Parks Victoria advises there is an increased risk of falling trees and branches and an increase in snake sightings.

“You can still get out and enjoy nature this summer, but make sure you plan ahead, stay informed and be mindful,” A Parks Victoria representative said.

“Your favourite holiday, camping and day-trip spots may be closed or operating differently, so make sure you’re up to date with the latest information.

We don’t want a little rain to dampen your enthusiasm for nature but planning ap-

BEWARE: With heavy rains over the spring leading into this summer many trees have been impacted by additional water with roots softened which can cause trees to fall without notice.

PHOTO: Parks Victoria propriately for storm and flood conditions (including having multiple options) will mean a safer and more enjoyable time.

Advice given before setting off from home to go camping is: 1. Check the BOM website for weather and water conditions.

2. Have the VicEmergency App on your phone and set up watch zones for the area you intend to visit.

3. Check the park page for the area you plan to visit for any changes of conditions or closures. Some

parks are closed when high winds or other severe weather is predicted. Look for alternative places to visit that are outside the forecast weather area or are more suitable during wet and windy weather. Check for severe weather closures on the Change of Conditions and Closures page (www.parks.vic.gov.au) 4. Know your limitations - that includes you and anyone you are travelling with, your vehicle, and technology you carry with you.

Camping of course includes sitting around a

FIRE SAFETY: When camping always use proper sites for campfires and make sure they are safely out using water before leaving.

PHOTO: Pam Zierk-Mahoney glowing campfire but with around 10 per cent of bushfires caused by escaped campfires, it’s essential to follow the rules and do the right thing.

Not all parks or campgrounds allow campfires.

Make sure you check the park signs in the campground before you light a campfire.

Use this safety checklist before you light a campfire: 1. Find out by checking campground signage or asking a park ranger. If you don’t see a sign, play it safe and don’t have a campfire.

2. If you are in a national or state park, campfires can only be lit in the purposebuilt fireplaces provided by the park.

3. Campfires must not be lit on a Total Fire Ban - or be allowed to burn through the night if the next day is a Total Fire Ban. 4. A responsible adult must stay within 50 metres and be able to see the solid fuel campfire or barbeque at all times. Never leave a campfire unattended.

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Climate group marks 15 years of regional climate action THE Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance (GMCA) and Mansfield Shire Council along with a network of another 16 committed local government, agency and alpine resort partners across the Goulburn and Upper Murray regions, have marked up 15 years of responding and adapting to climate change through collaboration, advocacy, and innovative projects.

This year denotes 15 years since the formation of the group, a model that has now grown to cover 74 of the 79 Victorian local government areas.

It has been recognised in addressing climate change, winning a number of awards over the years, including a number of Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

Over the past 15 years, the GMCA said they have directly mitigated over 75,000 tonnes CO2-e emissions, while its projects have saved members over $6.7 million in efficiencies through innovative projects and partnerships.

Collectively with these savings, plus research and project grants, the Alliance has made possible some $10.5 million of benefit to communities of the Goulburn Murray regions.

GMCA chair Cr Rohan Webb from Mansfield Shire reflecting on the achievements of the Alliance, said, “Fifteen years of regional collaboration on climate change and sustainability is a remarkable achievement worthy of reflection and celebration.

“The next 10 years will be a galvanising time for the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance as the region rises to the significant challenges and opportunities of climate change.

“We are in the midst of a major energy and climate-adaptive transformation, and GMCA is well placed to help guide our members through, into, and beyond 2030.”

By SHAUN McMAHON SOUTHERN Cross Kid’s Camp High Country is running a trivia night and silent auction fundraiser at the Delatite Hotel on Thursday February 9.

They are raising funds to run their camp for five days during the school holidays in April this year.

Southern Cross Kid’s Camps began 20 years ago in the Yarra Ranges and have expanded to 16 camps across the country.

Mansfield is the 17th camp and made it’s successfully debut last year.

The camps are for primary aged kids between seven and 11 years who are from within the foster or kinship frameworks and have experienced abuse or neglect.

They aim to give kids five days of happy memories.

“A lot of kids are insecure and come from pretty hard places, so it’s about creating that really safe environment, letting them know they are safe here and can be themselves,” said Holly Cameron, Camp Director.

“We jam-pack the week full of fun for them so they can be a kid again.”

The camp is a run by volunteers and requires financial support from the community and approximately 30 volunteers to operate for the week - one buddy per child and additional operational support.

HOPE DELIVERED: Mansfield is the 17th camp and made it’s successfully debut last year. “It’s only a week, but for those kids it can mean so much more than that.” - Holly Cameron, Camp Director.

“Seeing kids returning each year is an amazing experience,” added Holly.

“It’s only a week, but for those kids it can mean so much more than that.”

“The trivia night and silent auction is our main fundraising event for the year so it would be great to get lots of interest and bookings.

“All proceeds will go towards funding our next camp in April this year.”

Dinner will be from 6pm and trivia from 7pm.

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 JANUARY 26: Australia Day celebrations, Botanic Park from 8.30am with breakfast and coffee followed by citizenship pledges and citizen of the year awards.  JANUARY 28: Delatite Drivers Car Club Show N Shine Botanic Park 9am - 2pm.  JANUARY 28: Botanic Park Concert including kids activities - 9am - 2pm  JANUARY 28: Open Garden at 315 Malcolm Street, Mansfield 10am - 4pm Entry $10pp proceeds to Mansfield RSL Sub-Branch.

All welcome  JANUARY 28: Gravity Enduro. The final round of the Victorian Enduro Tour for 2022 will be hosted at Highline Mountain Bike Park.  JANUARY 28: Send to Summit - Mt Buller Adventure Duathlon  JANUARY 28: St John’s Book Sale - St John’s Hall, Highett Street - 9:00am to 12.30pm.  JANUARY 28: Mansfield Bush Market - Highett Street  FEBRUARY 7: Arts Mansfield AGM at Delatite Hotel 6pm 6.30pm. Followed by general meeting.  FEBRUARY 9: Southern Cross Kids (High Country) charity Trivia Night - Delatite Hotel 6pm dinner - 7pm trivia.  FEBRUARY 11& 12: TARGA High Country - Mt Buller, Mansfield and surrounding district - 3 days of car rallying.  FEBRUARY 19: Mansfield Garden Club presents ‘Broken River Beauties’, an open garden day showcasing the Barwitian Garden and Broken Downs, both near the Broken River on Old Tolmie Road. Open from 11am to 3pm with refreshments, plant stall, art and sculpture. Entry $15 includes a lucky ticket for a $100 gift card (Children under 12 free). Phone 0438 648 372 for further details.  MARCH 4: Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival. The first Mansfield Readers and Writers festival, bringing authors and literary luminaries to Mansfield  MARCH 4: Tolmie Sports Day - traditional old-style fun and activities for the whole family. Tolmie Sport Grounds.

‘Roots drenched folk’ at Delatite Hotel THE Delatite Hotel is steadfastly behind promoting the live music scene and artists in Mansfield.

And coming up this week (Friday night) will the 4-piece band, Humbuckin Pickups hitting Mansfield as part of their National tour launch for their third album ‘Just Like Winter’.

The Humbuckin’ Pickups announced they will bring their roots drenched folk sound to venues all-across Australia during 2023.

The 2021 Troubadour Foundation Award and Maldon Minstrel winning outfit build on their first two offerings with a record that is filled with imagery of rural and regional Australia, and filled with the band’s distinctive string accompaniment and fourpart harmony.

Wielding guitars, dobros, banjos, double bass, and mandolins the quartet will draw you in with their love of

storytelling through music, their humour and their fourpart harmony.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered in Geelong by powerhouse Zac Barter, the CD is a raw and honest exhibit of what the band (Maxine Sutcliffe - Bass, String Parts and Harmonies, Trevor Dwyer - Guitars, Vocals and Banjo, Vinny Russell - Guitars and Mandolin, Ewan Cloonan - Guitar and Vocals) has to offer.

At times gentle and conversational, at times raucous and wild, the album is an unadorned showcase of frontman Ewan Cloonan’s award winning song writing.

The band is playing in mostly regional locations, and their songs heavily feature stories and lyrics drawing from regional and rural locations.

“We’re playing at the Delatite Hotel on the 27th of January from 7pm,” said guitarist Vinny Russell.

COMING TO TOWN: Humbuckin Pickups will perform at the Delatite Hotel this Friday night bringing with them their latest album Just Like Winter.

An arty start to 2023 Arts Mansfield is gearing up for a bigger and better 2023 as g p g for the communityy the organisation expands their offerings ARTS Mansfield President Gill Belle is looking forward to a busy 2023 as she extends an open invitation to the community to attend their annual general meeting and learn more about the organisation.

The year’s calendar is still being drafted but features a wide variety of events including pottery, photography, writing and a variety of art workshops.

Ms Belle believes the arts have never been more relevant to community resilience and that volunteering is really rewarding.

“In 2020 and 21 with COVID we were very busy and, ironically, the committee ended the year energised and uplifted,” she said Last year, the group established the MACS - Mansfield Arts Collective Stu-

EXCITING TIMES: The 2022 committee (from left) Timo Juntunen, Sue Hare, Emma McPherson, Jane Jordan, Gill Belle, Carolyn Shaeffer, Felicity Hayward and Adam Wagstaff are looking forward to an exciting 2023. dios, a space for artists to create, display and exhibit their work.

This year’s meeting will be held at the Delatite Hotel on Tuesday, February 7 at 6pm and Ms Belle invites all who are interested to come along and maybe

even nominate for a committee position.

“The only pre-requisite to becoming a committee member is that you are a financial Arts Mansfield member,” she added.

All positions on the committee are open, and

nomination and membership forms are available on the Arts Mansfield website www.artsmansfield.com. au.

For more information, email artscouncilmansfield@gmail.com or call Gill Belle 0409 647 092.

What’s On Regular Events:  CWA Monthly meetings: 4th Wednesday Evening or Sunday afternoon (alternating each month: March -Wed).  CWA Craft Days: Wednesday’s 10am and last Thursday evening of the month at 6pm.  CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am to 2pm.  JUSTICE of the Peace Services - Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.  Lima South Old Time Dance: At Lima South Hall the second Sunday of each month between 1pm and 5pm.

Entry $10. Music provided by The Ramblers. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. All welcome. Contact: 0425868277.  Mansfield Croquet Club Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am till 12 noon, Lord’s Reserve, Cnr Victoria and Apollo Streets.

Playing equipment available, $2 per session.  Mansfield Multicultural Group - Every second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at MACE.  Monday Mingle - Every Monday - organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre - chat and make new friends - new theme each week. BYO ideas for activities all ages and abilities  Mansfield support group for carers and people with special needs - morning coffee, third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am The Witches Brew  Men’s Probus meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month - or as organised.  Ladies Probus meets every second Monday of each month at Delatite Hotel for meetings and 4th Monday for social or as organised.  Rotary meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Delatite Hotel. 6.30 for a 7pm start.  Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm in the library (rear entrance)  U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am in The Delatite Hotel Meeting Room.

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RURAL NEWS

New leadership team at Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association VICTORIAN Farmers’ Markets Association (VFMA) members have elected a new committee of management at their recent annual general meeting.

The organisation represents 500 farmers, artisan food producers and market members selling direct to the public through more than 30 accredited VFMA markets across the state - including Euroa, Nagambie, and more towns across regional and metro Victoria.

New president Charith Senanayake leads a team including walnut, stonefruit, beef, pork and egg farmers as well as metro and regional market managers.

Mr Senanyake’s business produces Sri Lankan-inspired, zero-waste meals made in

Melbourne using fresh, Victorian ingredients.

He has led numerous notfor-profit organisations both internationally and in Australia over the past 20 years.

He was CEO of Rainforest Rescue International, saving rainforest remnants in Sri Lanka and founder and managing director of the Rainforest Project, Melbourne, focusing on conservation and land buy-backs in the Daintree, Indonesia and Ecuador.

“For many organisations, recent years have not been easy, including for farmers’ markets,” Mr Senanayake said.

“The outgoing committee had its hands full.

“Advocating to keep accredited markets operating ensured that our needs as small-scale food producers

and farmer VFMA members were effectively heard by decision makers.

“VFMA members were able to continue serving customers despite the pressures of lockdowns, travel restrictions and public health measures.

“With COVID Safe measures in place, our markets remained the important community hubs they’re known as.”

The VFMA has recently undertaken a comprehensive membership consultation to develop its new strategy.

“The outgoing committee has delivered a clear direction and goals for the association’s future,” Mr Senanayke.

“As a new committee, we’re rolling our sleeves up to get this implemented through 2023.”

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NEW TEAM: The Victorian Farmers’ Market Association’s new team meets after their AGM. Pictured: Gabi Moritz, Allen Snaith, Charith Senanayake, Mark Jankelson and Sylvia Collett.

Pilot program addresses on-farm carbon emissions FARMERS from all key agriculture industries across the state will have the chance to measure their onfarm carbon emissions and identify potential actions to manage and reduce them, thanks to the Victorian Government’s On-Farm Emissions Action Plan Pilot Program.

The Victorian Government has commenced a pilot program as part of its commitment under the Agriculture Sector Emissions Reduction Pledge to provide practical information, tools and services to support farmers to understand and reduce emissions.

The program, which commenced in May last year, will work with up to 250 farm businesses to measure their on-farm emissions profile and identify potential actions to manage and reduce emissions while maintaining productivity and profitability.

Participants will then be eligible for grant funding from the Victorian Government to fund recommended actions from a total pool of up to $5 million.

The three-year pilot will be delivered over nine rounds covering Victoria’s key agricultural industries - beginning with producers in the beef and dairy

industries in 2022.

Agriculture Victoria will work with a select number of producers who are interested in understanding and reducing their emissions, and are willing to help other farmers by sharing their learnings from the pilot.

On-farm emissions assessments and action plans will be delivered in collaboration with industry partners.

Agriculture Victoria will convene a new ‘Community of Practice’ for farm advisors to build capability across the sector and improve the emissions reduction advice being provided to Victorian farmers.

A new network of champions will also be established to support farm managers share information and insights from the program.

AgVic climate specialist, agriculture Graeme Anderson said so far 35 farmers in total across the beef and dairy industries have been working their way through farm action plans.

“The program seeks to find case study farms from each industry,” he said.

“There’s a current call for sheep and wool but we will also do grains, horticulture, poultry and pigs.

“The program is jumping in at the farm business level to better understand emissions numbers, carbon syncs and what solutions farmers have available to them to reduce emissions and we will share those learnings as we go.

“All sectors have been looking out how they can reduce emissions and we know along agriculture supply chains we want to know what they can do to reduce emissions and an important part of that is what’s happening on farms.

“We’re looking at what farmers can do now as well as solutions we’ll need for the future so we can understand the issue.”

Agriculture Victoria plans to facilitate regular opportunities to share information and insights from the Pilot with the wider agriculture sector.

Lessons from the program, including case studies, will be published on https://agriculture. vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather/ policy-programs-action/on-farmaction-plan-pilot-program as they become available.

Farmers, farm advisors and others interested in the Pilot can email the team at actionplanpilot@agriculture.vic.gov.au.

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Another school year to start JAMIESON ON THE LINE

delighted with the news and appreciated clear information they received.

with Carmel Dixon

LOCAL Jamieson residents Michelle and John Leitch and their family enjoyed the marriage of their new daughter-in-law Zoe and their son Travis, at Binalong Bay on the East Coast of Tasmania recently.

It was a delightful occasion with their children flower girl Scout and pageboy Bentley were in the bridal party.

Zoe’s parents Lisa and Peter Sandor enjoyed hosting the Leitch family from Jamieson, at their beautiful seaside property.

It was a picture perfect day and the bride wore a beautiful floating chiffon gown with an elegant lace embroidered bodice.

Scout wore a very pretty white dress and flowers in her hair.

Best wishes and Congratulations.

LAST Sunday 70 motorbikes from all parts of Victoria travelled in a motorcade to Jamieson, taking part in the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation fundraiser.

The 100 participant riders and pillion passengers met at Alexander and rode over the Eildon Road to

ON Thursday, January 26 the Australia Day service will be held in Jamieson at 11:30 am on the Jamieson lawn river bank between Perkins Street and the Brewery Bridge.

The Jamieson CFA members will have a sausage sizzle following the presentation and singing of the National Anthem.

All welcome.

THE Heavenly Arts and Gardens garden party will commence at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 28 at the new address of Saint Peter’s Anglican Church in Grey Street.

All welcome to enjoy the new gallery location and enjoy the shady church garden and nursery with refreshment provided.

RIDING FOR A CAUSE: The last few riders in the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation Ride leaving Jamieson on Sunday.

Jamieson, where they enjoy a short break, before riding on to the completion of the one day ride at Yea. The fundraiser was commenced to bring awareness of organ donation for young children.

Zaidee died a very young child and her parents donated her organs to help save the lives of other young children.

The fundraising bike ride has become an annual event.

The Jamieson community

were delighted to have this group of riders and their immaculate machines arrive in Jamieson on a beautiful sunny day, albeit a storm arrived a couple of hours later.

We hope they all arrived home before the rain.

JAMIESON primary school students and teachers recommence school next week, Principle Hannah Madden and her team Kylie Hodge and Kaitlyn De-Monk

will commence preparation on Friday for the school year.

Hannah is planning for the students to take part in the High Achievers Program in 2023.

New prep student Belle Csizewski, will be very happy to be at Jamieson primary school with her two older siblings.

THE Jamieson Museum has been a favourite place to visit over the holiday period with many visitors enjoying the new display.

A couple of visitors availed themselves of the research service following an inquiry about a relative from Ten Mile.

The search by The Jamieson and District Historical Society Inc. volunteers found the family ancestors Mary and Tom Allen.

Mary and Tom ran the 10 Mile Hotel located between Kevington and Gaffneys Creek, during the 1800s.

The family were

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The committee will discuss the presentation of the ANZAC Day events, from the Dawn Service, Gunfire breakfast, the March and the following Service in the Memorial Hall and the lunch and the Traditional 2UP game.

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McCORMACK FUNERALS

1800 080 909 11 Highett Street, Mansfield

Andrew Howie Caring & Professional 24 hour service, all areas Obligation free appointments Pre-paid, pre-arranged, personalised funeral and memorial services www.mccormackfunerals.com.au

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Alexandra and surrounding areas.

Established since 1976 For answers to all your questions and a no obligation free quote contact GRAHAM BRENNAN Phone/Fax: (03) 9436 1982 Mobile: 0409 362 289 northwest.drilling@bigpond.com www.northwestdrilling.com.au

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Andrew Folk - 0410 651 204

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Steve Taylor LICENSED

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WOOD HEATERS

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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The land affected by the application is located at: 175 DEAD HORSE LANE MANSFIELD 3722 The application is for a permit to: Development plan for seventy four (74) lots The applicant for the permit is: Ian Brashaw.

The application reference number is: DP003/22.

A decision on the application will not be made before: 8 February 2023.

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at: r The office of the Responsible Authority, Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield (during office hours) r Online at www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/residents/building-andplanning/public-notices r Scan QR code Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. An objection must be made to the responsible authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected.

The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

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CROWN CABS TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Mansfield Area Please contact Eddie 0404 020 333 Shoaib 0433 113 211

Mansfield Pharmacy PHARMACY POSITION Full Time or Part Time If you have an interest and/or experience in: Health, customer service, leadership, back office, computers and pharmacy, Please send your resume to Cathy Henry, 37 High St, Mansfield.

We are hiring an Education Coordinator! ˃˔˥˧ʠ˧˜ˠ˘ ʛʹˇʸ ʣʡʩʟ ˛ˢ˨˥˦ ˡ˘˚ˢ˧˜˔˕˟˘ʜ ˀ˔ˡ˦Ё˘˟˗ Who we are looking for ϥ ʴ ˣ˔˦˦˜ˢˡ˔˧˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˧˛˨˦˜˔˦˧˜˖ ˜ˡ˗˜˩˜˗˨˔˟ ˪˜˧˛ ˜ˡ˜˧˜˔˧˜˩˘ ˪˛ˢ ˖˔ˡ ˪ˢ˥˞ ˜ˡ˗˘ˣ˘ˡ˗˘ˡ˧˟ˬ ˢˡ ˗˜˥˘˖˧˘˗ ˧˔˦˞˦ʡ ϥ ˆ˧˥ˢˡ˚ ˖ˢ˟˟˔˕ˢ˥˔˧˜˩˘ ˦˞˜˟˟˦ ˪˜˧˛ ˔˕˜˟˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˕˨˜˟˗ ˦˧˥ˢˡ˚ ˥˘˟˔˧˜ˢˡ˦˛˜ˣ˦ ˪˜˧˛ ˗˜˩˘˥˦˘ ˦˧˔˞˘˛ˢ˟˗˘˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˪ˢ˥˞ ˪˜˧˛˜ˡ ˔ ˧˘˔ˠʡ ϥ ʴˡ ˜ˡ˗˜˩˜˗˨˔˟ ˪˛ˢ ˜˦ ˗˘˗˜˖˔˧˘˗ʟ ˣ˔˦˦˜ˢˡ˔˧˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˧˛˨˦˜˔˦˧˜˖ ˔˕ˢ˨˧ ˖˥˘˔˧˜ˡ˚ ˢˣˣˢ˥˧˨ˡ˜˧˜˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘ˠˢ˧˘ ˦˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ʡ ϥ ʸ˫˖˘˟˟˘ˡ˧ ˪˥˜˧˧˘ˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˩˘˥˕˔˟ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˦˞˜˟˟˦ʡ ϥ ʸ˫˖˘˟˟˘ˡ˧ ˢ˥˚˔ˡ˜˦˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˠ˔ˡ˔˚˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˦˞˜˟˟˦ʡ ϥ ˃˥ˢЁ˖˜˘ˡ˖ˬ ˜ˡ ˀ˜˖˥ˢ˦ˢ˙˧ ˂˙Ё˖˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˦ˢ˖˜˔˟ ˠ˘˗˜˔ ˞ˡˢ˪˟˘˗˚˘ʡ ʸˠ˔˜˟ ˗˘˚˥˘˘˦ʳ˖˨˖ˢ˩˘ˡ˦ˠ˨˥˥˔ˬʡ˘˗˨ʡ˔˨ ˢ˥ ˖˔˟˟ ʣʧʬʣ ʣʥʥ ʣʥʫ ˧ˢ ˥˘ˤ˨˘˦˧ ˔ ˖ˢˣˬ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˃ˢ˦˜˧˜ˢˡ ʷ˘˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡʡ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˖˟ˢ˦˘ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬ ʦʣ˧˛ ʽ˔ˡ˨˔˥ˬʟ ʥʣʥʦ ˔˧ ʨˣˠʡ

CLINICAL SUPPORT NURSE &ŝdžĞĚ ƚĞƌŵ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶƐ dž Ϯ Ͳ ƉĂƌƚ ƟŵĞ ;ƚŽ ďĞ ŶĞŐŽƟĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞͿ DĂŶƐĮĞůĚ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĞŵƉůŽLJ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ŵŽƟǀĂƚĞĚ͕ ƚĞĂŵ ĨŽĐƵƐĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĚLJŶĂŵŝĐ ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ EƵƌƐĞƐ ƚŽ ũŽŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ hŶŝƚ͘ ƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ǁŝůů ŚĂǀĞ ĂĚǀĂŶĐĞĚ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ĂĐƵƚĞͬƐƵďͲĂĐƵƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĂŐĞĚ ĐĂƌĞ ŶƵƌƐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƐŬŝůůƐ ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌLJ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ŚĂǀĞ ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƐĂĨĞ͕ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĐĂƌĞ͕ ďĞ ƉĂƟĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƚĞĂŵ ĨŽĐƵƐĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ŝŶƚĞƌƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶ ƐŬŝůůƐ͘ ƐŽƵŶĚ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ EĂƟŽŶĂů ^ĂĨĞƚLJ ĂŶĚ YƵĂůŝƚLJ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ^ƚĂŶĚĂƌĚƐ ;E^Y,^^Ϳ ĂŶĚ ŐĞĚ ĂƌĞ YƵĂůŝƚLJ ^ƚĂŶĚĂƌĚƐ ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ ĞůŝǀĞƌŝŶŐ 'ƌĞĂƚ ĂƌĞ ƚŽ ŽƵƌ ƐƚĂī͕ ƉĂƟĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ŝƐ ĐĞŶƚƌĂů ƚŽ ƚŚŝƐ ƌŽůĞ͘ dŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ ǁŝůů ŚŽůĚ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ,WZ ͕ ŚĂǀĞ ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌŝŶŐ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĚǀĂŶĐĞĚ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐŬŝůůƐ ŝŶ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞ ĂƌĞĂ ĂŶĚ ĂŶ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ĂƵƚŽŶŽŵŽƵƐůLJ ĂŶĚ ĂƐ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ Ă ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĐĂƌĞ ƚĞĂŵ͘ &Ƶůů ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ ĂƌĞ ŽƵƚůŝŶĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ ĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ͘ &ƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĞŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŽŶůŝŶĞ Ăƚ ŚƩƉ͗ͬ​ͬŵĚŚ͘ ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵͬƉŽƐŝƟŽŶͲǀĂĐĂŶĐŝĞƐͬŽƌ ĨƌŽŵ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ZĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ũŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ >ŝǀĞ ,ŝƌĞ ƚĂůĞŶƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ƐƵďŵŝƚ LJŽƵƌ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐƵŵĞ Žƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ,ƵŵĂŶ ZĞƐŽƵƌĐĞ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ ŚŽŶŝ͘ƐŵŝƚŚΛŵĚŚ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵ ďLJ ϱ͘ϬϬƉŵ ŽŶ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ ϭϮƚŚ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ϮϬϮϯ͘

DĂŶƐĮĞůĚ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ŝƐ ĨƵůůLJ ĂĐĐƌĞĚŝƚĞĚ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ Ăůů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ƋƵĂů ŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ KƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ ŽĨ ĚŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJ ŝŶ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚ͘ ŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ƵŶĚĞƌƉŝŶŶĞĚ ďLJ ŵĞƌŝƚͲďĂƐĞĚ ƐĞůĞĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĞdžƉĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŵŽĚĞů ƚŚĞ D , sĂůƵĞƐ ĂŶĚ džƉĞĐƚĞĚ ĞŚĂǀŝŽƵƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĂďŝĚĞ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ŽĚĞ ŽĨ ŽŶĚƵĐƚ͘ ŽŵŵĞŶĐĞŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ƐƵďũĞĐƚ ƚŽ Ă ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů D , WŽůŝĐĞ ŚĞĐŬ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ĂŶ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞĞ tŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ŚĞĐŬ͘

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ͻ &ůĞdžŝďůĞ ůŝĨĞƐƚLJůĞ ŚŽƵƌƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ͻ ŽŵƉĞƟƟǀĞ ƐĂůĂƌLJ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ͻ :ŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĞŶƚŚƵƐŝĂƐƟĐ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƌŵŽŶŝŽƵƐ ĐƌĞǁ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů DĂŶƐĮĞůĚ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ tĞ ĂƌĞ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ Ă ^ĞŶŝŽƌ &ŝŶĂŶĐĞ KĸĐĞƌ ƚŽ ũŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ƐŵĂůů ĨĂŵŝůLJͲŽǁŶĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƚƌƵĐŬ ďŽĚLJ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ͕ ďĂƐĞĚ ŝŶ DĂŶƐĮĞůĚ s/ ͘ dŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ĂƐŝĐ ŽŽŬͲ<ĞĞƉŝŶŐ͕ ĂƚĂ ŶƚƌLJ͕ ĞďƚŽƌƐͬ ƌĞĚŝƚŽƌƐ͕ WĂLJƌŽůů ĂŶĚ ĂŶŬŝŶŐ ;ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƌĞĐŽŶĐŝůŝĂƟŽŶƐͿ͘ ZŽůĞ ǁŽƵůĚ ƐƵŝƚ ƉĞƌƐŽŶƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͕ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ Ă ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞ ŝŶ Ă ŚĂƌŵŽŶŝŽƵƐ ƐŵĂůů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ tŽƌŬĞĚ ŚŽƵƌƐ ĂƌĞ ŇĞdžŝďůĞ͕ ůĞƚ͛Ɛ ĚŝƐĐƵƐƐ Ă ƐŽůƵƟŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ ǁŽƌŬƐ ďĞƐƚ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵƌ ůŝĨĞƐƚLJůĞ͘ ^ƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŵƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ͗ Ͳ WƌĞǀŝŽƵƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ Ă ĮŶĂŶĐĞ ƌŽůĞ͘ Ͳ ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ Ă ƚĞĂŵ͘ Ͳ ^ƚƌŽŶŐ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶĂů ƐŬŝůůƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƩĞŶƟŽŶ ƚŽ ĚĞƚĂŝů͘ Ͳ džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ DzK ƉƌĞĨĞƌĂďůĞ͕ ƐŝŵŝůĂƌ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů LJŽƵƌ ƌĞƐƵŵĞ ƚŽ ŝŶĨŽΛǀĂĐƵƵŵƚƌƵĐŬƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ Žƌ ĐĂůů (03) 5775 7300 ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͘

ͻ WĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚ &ƵůůͲdŝŵĞ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ͻ ϰϬ ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ ͻ :ŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĞŶƚŚƵƐŝĂƐƟĐ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƌŵŽŶŝŽƵƐ ĐƌĞǁ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů DĂŶƐĮĞůĚ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ tĞ ĂƌĞ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĂŶ ĞŶƚŚƵƐŝĂƐƟĐ WĂƌƚƐ /ŶƚĞƌƉƌĞƚĞƌ ƚŽ ũŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ƐŵĂůů ĨĂŵŝůLJͲŽǁŶĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƚƌƵĐŬ ďŽĚLJ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ͕ ďĂƐĞĚ ŝŶ DĂŶƐĮĞůĚ s/ ͘ dŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐŝŶŐ ƉĂƌƚ ƐĂůĞƐ͕ ƚĂŬŝŶŐ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ĞŶƋƵŝƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞŶƚƌLJͲůĞǀĞů ƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ͘ ZŽůĞ ǁŽƵůĚ ƐƵŝƚ ƉĞƌƐŽŶƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŽŵĞ ƉƌĞǀŝŽƵƐ ŵĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂů ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ ,ŽƵƌƐ ǁŽƌŬĞĚ͗ ϴĂŵͲϰ͘ϯϬƉŵ DŽŶĚĂLJͲ&ƌŝĚĂLJ ^ƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ŵƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ͗ Ͳ 'ƌĞĂƚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƉŚŽŶĞ ŵĂŶŶĞƌ͘ Ͳ ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ Ă ƚĞĂŵ͘ Ͳ ŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ůŝƚĞƌĂĐLJ͘ Ͳ ^ƚƌŽŶŐ ŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĂƟŽŶĂů ƐŬŝůůƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƩĞŶƟŽŶ ƚŽ ĚĞƚĂŝů͘ Ͳ DĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂů ĂƉƟƚƵĚĞ Žƌ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĂŶ ĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů LJŽƵƌ ƌĞƐƵŵĞ ƚŽ ŝŶĨŽΛǀĂĐƵƵŵƚƌƵĐŬƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ Žƌ ĐĂůů (03) 5775 7300 ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͘

NOW HIRING We are looking for sushi kiosk staff to join the team at Mansfield FoodWorks.

You must be polite, hard working and honest, with good communication and customer service skills. Kitchen Hand experience is preferred, but not essential.

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Houses/Cabins For Removal

SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER Rosehaven is looking for compassionate, caring casual Support Service Staff to join their team.

Our Support service staff workers are valued members of our team, and provide support and care to our inhouse respite guests during afternoons and overnight, some weekend work may be required.

Essential skills: Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual support equivalent or higher.

First aid certificate HLTAID013 or equivalent.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to work autonomously.

Recent police check and or willing to obtain one.

Commitment to follow and promote Rosehaven’s Mission and Vision.

Current Victorian Driver’s License.

Ability to work within a holistic team environment.

A compassionate and caring nature Desired skills: Knowledge and understanding of delivery of community palliative care.

Personal Care experience Food Handlers certificate To apply please send cover letter and resume to manager@rosehaven.org.au or phone 5775 3161 to find out more information.

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Molly earns National Team selection MANSFIELD’S Molly Lines has been selected to represent Australia on the Oceania Championships Young Rider team.

Equestrian Australia (EA) announced the selected combinations last week for the 2023 Oceania Championships, to be held in Hastings, NZL from the March 9-12, 2023.

EA expressed their congratulations to the selected combinations and their connections, noting that Australia will field one Senior team and one Young Rider team.

Molly, who has ridden since she was a three year old and has been out com-

peting her horses since she was a five year old, will compete on her horse Tadpole.

Last year was big and successful for the pair, where amongst other accomplishments they won at the prestigious Melbourne International Three Day Event back in July, and Molly received a nomination for Sportsperson of the Year in May, all while completing her final year at Mansfield Secondary College Her success is owed to many hours of hard work, amazing commitment and dedication.

Molly works very hard every day at training her horses, getting up at 4.30am

most mornings to allow her time to ride, as well as have time for her jobs and study at the end of the day.

Molly’s also made Nationals Team Selection for Victorian Interschools and Nationals Team Selection for Pony Club Victoria Elementary Dressage also on Tadpole.

EA noted that the selections were consistent with their High Performance Program’s strategy for developing emerging combinations, and for the majority of the Young Riders selected in 2023, this will be their first appearance on an Australian squad.

EA High Performance

Director, Chris Webb, congratulated the combinations selected for the competition against New Zealand.

“Congratulations to all of the selected combinations who have been named to the Australian teams,” Mr. Webb said.

“The Oceania Championships are an integral part of the EA High Performance Program’s Pathway, which supports athletes aspiring to represent Australia.

“Many of Australia’s most successful equestrian competitors made their debut at an Oceania Championships and we remain committed to continuing the development of Australian combinations.”

ACCOMPLISHED: Mansfield’s Molly Lines has been selected to represent Australia on the Oceania Championships Young Rider team.

HOT GAME: The weather did not relent as Jason Blake and Max Ree-Goodings faced off Guy Taylor and Dan Robertson in a thrilling final.

PHOTO: Phil Smith

MIXED FINALS: It was all smiles as (from left) Ilena Meek and Brendan Grant played Rhonda Carpenter and Dan Robertson in the mixed doubles finals.

PHOTO: Karyn Fraser

CHAMPIONS: Womens doubles champions (from left) Emily Dirksen and Sarah Fox. PHOTO: Karyn Fraser

WINNER: Col Whytcross presents Women’s Singles Champion Michelle Pigdon her trophy.

PHOTO: Karyn Fraser

Terrific tennis at club championships THE Mansfield Tennis Association (MTA) held their club championships last week, with exciting competition from all divisions.

The Women’s Singles began in sticky humid conditions and sets went to eight games.

Michelle Pigdon endured a lengthy first set against Carolyn Murray and everyone was extremely surprised that Carolyn had won only two games.

The pair had played much longer than all the others and Carolyn bemoaned ‘a lot of hitting and tennis for not much reward.’

Karyn Fraser played her best three shots for the night in the first game to break Sarah Fox’s serve.

Unfortunately for Fraser, Sarah broke straight back.

Michelle and Peta enjoyed long rallies and a very even set until four all when Michelle pressed hard.

Sarah and Michelle met yet again in Friday night’s fi-

nal which Michelle won 8-6 this time, denying the embedded defending champion her title.

Former MTA President (1993-97) and Club Champion Col Whytcross, who had multiple Club Championship wins between 1992 and 2003, presented her trophy.

The men’s singles event was also played in extreme heat on Tuesday night.

Jason Blake was convincing in his opening round winning 8-0, while Guy Taylor got the early break against Dan Robertson leading 5-3 when Robertson rallied.

A tie breaker clinched the victory for Robertson, and Max Ree-Goodings who had won through on forfeit after a few games, would meet him in the final.

Robertson defeated ReeGoodings 8-3 on Friday night and 2022 Men’s Singles Champion Phil Smith presented the trophy.

The B grade event saw semi-finalists Geoff Hutch-

ison, Nick Ferguson, Cal Bono, and Matt Johnson all win through comfortably.

Bono defeated Johnson in the final.

Much cooler conditions on Wednesday allowed comfortable contests in the Mixed Doubles event.

Last minute replacements meant that wildcards stepped into the fray, some at very short notice.

It was a tough first round match up for Bob Carpenter and Bee Kelly in their opening round due to a combined grading redraw.

Pitted against Brendan Grant and Ilena Meek, there were grumbles of the vagaries of the draw.

Kelly won her serve and Carpenter delivered a few aces however Grant and Meek took the lengthy set 8-1.

Reigning Champions Michelle Pigdon and Justin Odd won their opener easily but met last year’s runners up in the semi-final.

Dan Robertson and Rhonda Carpenter also had an easier road, defeating newcomers Aaron and Helen Knight 8-0, and confidence was up.

The challengers employed strategic positioning and strong serving in the arm wrestle gaining a handy lead over the champs.

Odd used crafty placement and Pigdon dug in when serving at 4-7, and 0-40 down, with numerous deuces delaying closure.

However, a delighted Robertson and Carpenter eventually finished it winning 8-4.

The pair then met Grant and Meek in an entertaining final defeating them 8-1 to reclaim their Mixed Doubles title first won in 2020.

Thursday night men’s doubles events presented big assignments for the B grade players taking on the A graders in their opening rounds.

Close contests ensued however with plenty of enjoyment for everyone getting games on the board.

Dan Robertson and Guy Taylor beat Matt Lowe and Chris Hewlett, and Jason Blake and Max Ree-Goodings beat Matt Boon and Addison Davis in their semifinals.

Robertson and Taylor would go on to win the Friday night final.

Col Whytcross presented trophies to the champions and the runners up.

In the women’s doubles semi-finalists Karyn Fraser and Keira McDonagh were defeated by Emily Dirksen and Sarah Fox, while Peta Kelly and Michelle Pigdon beat Ilena Meek and Carolyn Murray.

In a tight final going game for game, Fox and Dirksen won 8-6 to claim the title.

Friday night’s superb weather allowed players and spectators much more comfort and the courts had been re-groomed for the finals: men’s and women’s singles and the men’s doubles were played, and spectators en-

joyed a BBQ. The women’s doubles, the mixed doubles and the B grade men’s singles played earlier in the week when organisers adapted were already decided.

Special thanks go to Robert Williams who led the championship sub-committee and the general committee to manage the event.

Members floated a range of ideas for the format and timing of next year’s event and proposals in writing will be welcomed by the committee for its review.

It was a successful week for Dan Robertson who was in fabulous form and elite fitness, winning three championships: Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, and the Mixed Doubles.

It was wonderful to have former club juniors and champions returning to play and present at MTA. Thanks everyone for a great week of sensational tennis.

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SPLASH: Oliver Shaw splashes one out of the greenside bunker, an eagle on the 17th hole one of his highlights of the day.

‘Lucky’ John edges ‘bad luck’ Brown

By TOM SWAN

SUMMER SMILES: Members of the Mansfield Swimming Club were very successful at the Bendigo Summer Meet.

Mansfield Swim Club dives into 2023

Mansfield swimmers had a successful competition p at the Bendigo g Summer Meet

SEVENTEEN Mansfield swimmers made the trip to the Bendigo Summer Meet on Sunday January 8 to kick start the year.

This is the second year that Mansfield has competed at this event, jumping numbers from six swimmers in 2022.

With swimmers from all over regional Victoria as well as some Melbourne clubs, this was a fantastic opportunity for clubbies to gain some more racing experience.

Five clubbies joined Mansfield’s competition team for the first time with Asher Wolfe (14) recording

a cracking time for his 50m freestyle, James Wellborne (12) taking on freestyle and breaststroke events and sisters Hannah (10) and Heidi Setchell (7) both racing incredibly well in a variety of events.

The youngest clubbie, Clara Creighton (6) dove into the water for a 25m freestyle race with a full club cheer squad on the side of the pool.

Across the team there were some sensational results despite the scorching temperatures - hitting 37 degrees poolside in the afternoon.

Team veteran Amelie Walker

(18) knocked five seconds off her 100m breaststroke time whilst Quinn Harwood (12) sliced six seconds off her PB in the same event.

Keziah Wolfe (11) surprised everyone with a huge 11 second PB for her 100m freestyle and youngster Vivian Knight (8) wrapped up her 50m free with a new seven second PB. Harvey Knight (9) and Eddie Creighton (8) brought home some medals with gold and silver in the 9U freestyle whilst Taj Walker (10) finished his day with bronze medals for 50m butterfly, freestyle and backstroke.

Lara Seaton chipped away at her breaststroke PB again - improving every meet.

Indi Walker had a great day of racing with two new PBS for her 50m freestyle and breaststroke.

Katie Ferguson (11) and Rowena Creighton (11) demonstrated that their persistence and training is paying off with new PBs for their 50m breaststroke.

Seb Walker (12) knocked over three seconds off his 50m butterfly in a tough field at the bottom of the age group.

A fun weekend was had by all.

First round of ladies golf championships

By LINDA TERRY TEN ladies had a final hit out over nine holes on Tuesday in preparation for the Championships, and Anne Tilbrook will be well pleased in the turnaround in form she achieved from a recent round where she waged war with a bunker and the bunker won.

No bunker battles today as she came in with a great par score of +1.

Next best was Marion Mitchell with square, taking the runner up prize on a countback to Robyn Baker and Glenis Skinner, also both square.

Finally, then on Wednesday, our long-awaited championships kicked off.

Originally scheduled for October but pushed out several times as the heavens opened over spring, it was with much relief that our fabulous green keeping team were able to prepare the course and present it ready for us to play our Champs in perfect conditions this week.

Thanks Tony, Kane, Al and Lily.

A terrific field of 35 have entered the championships - demonstrating as always, what great commitment our ladies have to their golf and to the club.

This allowed the field to be split into four divisions and it is especially encouraging to see our higher handicap ladies joining in.

Firstly to the daily stroke comp; Division 1 was won by Kylie Egan (off 22) with a lovely score of nett 70.

Runner up was Sam Bailey (18) nett 71 and 3rd Andrea Marsden (16) with nett 73.

In Division 2, the winner was Shelly Comerford (27) who had a great day out to come in with nett 69, Runner up was Patsy Smiles (25) with 70 and 3rd, Shirley Nolan (27) on 73.

Nearest the pins were Millie Cumming (3rd), Margie FrankeWilliams (7th), Jenny Koraus (2nd on 9th), Linda Terry (16th) and Jenny Foster (3rd on 17th). Andrea Marsden was the in-form putter to win that competition.

As for the all-important championships, the clubhouse leaders are Andrea Marsden and Sam Bailey both on 89 followed by Kylie Egan with 92, Sheryl Sargent and Sue Crow both 94 and Nicki Cooper, Sue Parsons and Patsy Smiles on 95.

Kylie leads B Grade, while Shelly Comerford leads C Grade (96) and Sue Kinloch D Grade (119).

DRIVE STYLE: Linda Brook showing some great style with her drive during her Saturday round.

Good luck to all for the second round this Wednesday.

Also on Wednesday, it was the semi-final of the Ladies Women’s Golf League and one semi was particularly close.

Played between the Happy Hookers and the Wedgies, it needed to go back to several countbacks before they could be split, with the Happy Hookers finally being declared the winners.

Meanwhile the KLS Sloggers

were victorious over the Nug Nugs, meaning the final to be played in conjunction with the second round of the champs will be between the Happy Hookers team of Sheryl Sargent, Andrea Marsden and Marion Mitchell, and the KLS Sloggers team of Kylie Egan, Lorraine Cullen and Sam Bailey.

The last comp for our golfing week was then on Saturday - back to stableford to ease the pressure of stroke play (which did this writer no good at all, coming last with a terrible round).

Best of the 15 players was Sam Bailey with a lovely round of 37 points (don’t peak too soon before this week Sam), followed by Gayle Wells (36) and Sue Parsons (34).

Line Balls went to Millie Cumming (34), Jenny Koraus (34) and Kylie Egan (34) - there’s some consistent scoring.

Nearest the pins went to Linda Terry who played one good shot for the day on the 7th, Lorraine Cullen on the 16th and Linda Brook , 3rd shot on the 18th.

Good hitting to all for the remaining two rounds of the champs.

Don’t forget our championship dinner on Wednesday the 2nd and have those outfits planned for something beginning with ‘A’.

IT appears that some of our green fee paying guests have returned to parts unknown as the numbers were little lower this week.

Tuesday - Stableford: Tuesday saw a hardy bunch tee off in warm to hot conditions with most deciding to start very early to try and escape the heat of the day.

Because of the forecast only 28 fronted the starter.

1st: Logan Norris (from Sandy Gallop Golf Club) - 37 points (H/c 12); 2nd: Rob Dundas - 36 points (H/c 8) - on a count back; 3rd: Don Clutterbuck - 36 ponts (H/c 22) Well done to both Rob and Don, whose names haven’t appeared on the leaderboard for a while.

Thursday - Stableford: warm and windy conditions greeted 65 golfers who played.

A Grade: 1st: Mark Jones - 41 Points (H/c 2); 2nd: Cec McIntosh - 39 Points (H/c 13); 3rd: Kerry Hartwig - 37 points (H/c 17) on a countback B Grade: 1st: Glen Mackwell - 40 points (H/c 23); 2nd: Ray Findlay - 38 points (H/c 24); 3rd: Les Kerr -37 points (H/c 33) Well done to “Funky” again; the way he is playing at the moment he might be getting a call from Greg Norman soon to start playing on the LIV tour.

Also a social mention to Oliver Shaw who eagled the 17th hole (and picked up 14 balls from the Eagle’s Nest).

The Thursday morning crew also showed up with some terrific scores in particular Glen Mackwell who won B Grade (with some special help from his “coach” Rob Fankhauser).

Saturday - Stableford: 49 competitors played on Saturday in very pleasant conditions; as mentioned earlier the Thursday morning boys were once again at the forefront of the field.

A Grade: 1st: John Koraus - 40 points (H/c 15) on a countback; 2nd: Geoff Brown - 40 points (H/c 8) on another count back; 3rd: Luke Murray - 40 points (H/c 16) B Grade: 1st: Ian Jones - 38 points (H/c 20); 2nd: Perrin Gooding - 35 points (H/c 28) on a count back; 3rd: Bill Parsons - 35 points (H/c 19) Well done to “Lucky” John on a great round; bad luck to “Browny” and Luke who both had great rounds that on most days would mean that they would take home the bickies.

Ian Jones is continuing his up and down form of late and won the B Grade from a couple of our more senior members Perrin and the perpetual place getter Bill Parsons.

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Beechworth well on top of Delatite A

By PETER SCALES AN undermanned Delatite A grade side headed off to Beechworth on Saturday to take on the Beechworth Wanderers.

Fielding first, it was a long hard day in the field, with the hosts amassing 5/241 before declaring with an hour’s play to go.

Chief run makers were Cam Fendyk with a hard-hitting 95 and Brenton Surrey a fine 69.

It was a case of Delatite taking ‘little wins’, and these came in the form of Mitch Purcell removing last season’s

EARLY WICKET: Luke Benton made an impression in his first year at Merton CC last season, and has played a big part in the club’s rise from the ashes.

From the ashes to the pool room SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR

MERTON Cricket Club has gone from strength to strength since rising from the ashes last year.

After a successful comeback season where the side were on the winning end of most of their battles, they were promoted from C to B grade this season.

While the test has been tougher, it’s nothing the Merton boys can’t handle, with their regular contributors featuring in the side’s top-notch performances week in week out.

Now part of the Wangaratta league, Merton was initially part of the Alexandra and Euroa Cricket Association and then the Benalla Cricket Asso-

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When the Benalla association folded, Merton joined the Seymour league, while Mansfield joined Wangaratta.

The following year in 2017 Merton took home the B Grade premiership.

But then all went quiet.

It seemed strange for a club on top of the world with great

Colts capitalise on Delatite’s dropped catches

facilities like Merton to drop off the map.

A closer look revealed the loss of players was a major factor.

But post-COVID, the club with its fantastic facilities and almighty ‘MCG’ is back on the map and cracking them through the covers.

Last year President Bernie Cummins, who’s been instrumental in the club’s resurrection, took out the annual Sports Clubperson of the Year Award.

And now the Merton Cricket side have the chance to take home the team award this year, as deserved fourth quarter nominees for Sports Team of the Year.

By DAVID FOSTER Wangaratta & District Cricket Association - B Grade City Colts 121 defeated Delatite 8/98 NORTH Wangaratta Recreation Reserve would have to be the noisiest cricket ground almost anywhere.

Situated next door to the Wangaratta Clay Target Club, Saturday’s B Grade match between City Colts and Delatite was constantly punctuated by the staccato shots and reverberations of shooting competition.

Despite that it was a tight if low-scoring affair.

The City Colts hosts got off to a good start by winning the toss.

Captain Ross Moore in the end proved to be the decisive difference between the two sides.

As opener he pounced on an overabundance of loose deliveries to rattle up 40 runs in quick time.

Fellow opener James Long made it to 11 before being dropped by Cooper Martin.

Trying to steal a run on the fielding error was a costly mistake as Martin recovered as quick as a flash and ran out Long with a magical direct hit.

It was definitely the fielding highlight of the afternoon.

Half a dozen dropped catches were not.

With City Colts 5/74 Delatite looked to be a chance of wrapping it up but encountered resistance from Kevin Feldtmann who raced to 26.

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TIPPING THE HAT: President Peter Scales has championed Delatite Cricket Club every step of the way.

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DELATITE Cricket Club travelled smoothly through the 2018/2019 season before the pandemic hit, with club president, Peter Scales, championing his club every step of the way.

Peter has filled the shoes of club president and has loved every minute of it.

“I have enjoyed it,” said Scales.

Beginning in a league near St Andrews in Pascoe Vale at age 11, he has since gone on to play for Traralgon and Marysville, before moving to Mansfield.

2022/23 has been a tough start for Delatite, and despite ‘word on the street’ that Scales might

WDCA ‘Cricketer of the Year’ Kade Surrey for just seven runs, under 14 player Noah Whittall taking his first A grade wicket, and fellow under 14 Orlando Miller having his first trundle in A grade.

Having to face 12 overs, things did not go well for the visitors, with the loss of three wickets for 13 on the crumbling pitch.

The two young Storer boys, Archie and Adam, fought hard to hold out The Wanderers and both will resume on nought not out when the game continues next Saturday.

hang up the presidential hat, the wily veteran has shown us all that he’s got plenty more in the tank - both on and off the field.

In a very strange start to cricket season due the unseasonal rains experienced across the region, Scales stood steadfast in the club’s protracted return to Lords Oval, while on a few occasions, local players have still yet to resurface from their COVID-hangovers and take to the field.

But Scales has been there every time, with a back page worthy report every week, making him a more-thank-worthy nominee for Sports Clubperson of the Year.

The hosts were finally dismissed with ten balls to spare for 121.

Mitch Clarke boasted the fine figures of 2/2 and Ben Kelleher was lively with 2/24.

Other successful bowlers for Delatite were Ben Martin 1/4, Cooper Martin 1/6, Al Bennett 1/16, Luke Jenkins 1/18 and Andrew Cook 1/28.

Delatite began its innings full of optimism.

A second wicket partnership of 42 between Ben Atkinson 24 and Mitch Clarke 13 seemed to have things heading in the right direction.

The only problem was the slow run rate.

City Colts were bowling with discipline and the field was well set and difficult to pierce.

Ben Martin with 24 runs did his best to increase the tempo while Ben Kelleher 11 not out also played his part.

The pressure began to tell, the wickets started to tumble, and Delatite ran out of steam.

At the end of its allotted 36 overs the side had managed to reach only 8/98.

City Colts’ Vaibhav Sharma 2/13 and Ryley Miller 2/16 made life a challenge for their opponents.

Sam Mitchell 1/13 and Ben Sgarioto 1/21 also tasted success.

Celebrating his 300th game, Alex Thompson enjoyed capturing 1/22 from his six overs.

After its win the previous week it is back to the drawing board for Delatite B as they prepare to face Merton at the Lords Reserve this Saturday afternoon.

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Merton go close against Yarrawonga/Mulwala

By ROHAN BERRIMAN MERTON Cricket Club hosted Yarrawonga/Mulwala in perfect conditions on Saturday.

Merton needed to bounce back after last week’s defeat to top side Milawa, with another challenge in the form of top three side Yarrawonga.

Merton batting first made 9/168: Ross Mackinnon 36, Luke Berriman 33, Daryl King 29 and Jai McKinnon and Luke Benton 19 all got starts with no batsmen able to finish off their early hard work with a big score.

T Drafting with 3/19 was the best bowler for the visitors.

Merton had instant success in the first over when Benton struck; however Yarrawonga’s experienced Sam Lidgerwood punished the Merton attack making a match winning 121, O. Cope with 22 the next best.

The visitors finishing on 7/192, Ross Mackinnon 2/26 the best bowler with Benton, Berriman, Rankin and Blair Kipping in his return match all taking wickets.

In a very tight top six on the B grade ladder Merton has dropped out of the top four and desperately needs to defeat old rivals Delatite next Saturday at Lords to get their season back on track.

PACE: Jai McKinnon steams in to deliver a cherry to Yarrawonga/ Mulwala in perfect conditions on Saturday.

ON POINT: Young Henry Berriman rolls the arm over in Merton’s close tussle and narrow loss at the weekend.

Road cycling off to a windy start

By MICK PEARCE THE first road race back after the Christmas break saw numbers down a little to 14 legends although spirits were still high.

There were six groups - Tony Morris off first solo and then was Dave Bock and John Eisner; then Tim Hall and Steve Curnow all keen to get going.

My group included Rob Skinner, Bruce Halket and Tim Ross; then Steve Duke and Chris Miller were the ‘Block group’.

The scratch group of Talia Appleton, Andrew Garret and Juke Lay were looking very confident.

The outward leg, with the roaring southerly was fast but didn’t see many positional changes, except our group dropped Skinner.

At the three quarter distance mark, things started getting interesting.

Halket blew a phoopha valve and dropped off just after we caught Hall and Eisner near MacLeods Lane.

Ross dropped off near the new estates and then Eisner near Dead Horse Lane.

At the last corner in Mt Battery Road it was just Tim Hall and myself left to battle out up to the finish line at the showgrounds.

Well done to Tim Hall for sprinting past me for the win.

Appleton came from seemingly nowhere to snatch third and fastest time of 39.11.

Although she did pay for her effort, earning herself the first Bakker-Ross Award for 2023.

Then came Miller, Duke, the Seymour boys Garrett and Lay 6th and 7th followed

by Ross, Halket (first race back after a long spell) and Eisner rounded out the top ten.

The rest were very close behind, showing the handicapper, Dave Moore, is doing his job well.

Thanks to the officials, marshals and volunteers for a well-organised, safe race and a really fun night.

Mike Harrison wins B grade championship

By LYN FOOTS LAST week’s home pennant saw the Red team of Mick Walsh, Ian Morley, Belinda Snider and Elva Healy soundly defeating the Gold team of Nick Klein, Chris Edward and Renee Prosser 22/11 and the Orange team of Carolyn Close, Colleen Christopher, Anne Wileman and Heather Ingpen had an exciting draw with the Blue team of Tom Tomic, Lyn Holland and Tom Ingpen 20 shots a piece.

In the other games the Green team of Kevin Nikkelson, Trevor Thompson and Yvonne Robinson had a solid win over the Pink team of Marco Bohren, Kathleen Bock, Alan Dobson and Denis Sharpe 24/16 and the Lime team of Pam ZierkMahoney, Ross Parsons and Theo Scheltinga blew away the Yellow team of Graeme Tyers, Peter McNeil, John Lobbe and Cathy Johnson 28/10.

Also on Tuesday the O&M Pennant saw Mansfield playing Milawa at home, taking the points 70 shots to 43.

George Peterson, Elaine Peterson, Noel Jackson and Irene Fuller got away to a

great start and were all over their opponents taking a very impressive win 33 shots to 6.

John Foots, Marian Ryan, Chris Laws and Enid Smith had a close tussle early with Mansfield holding a one shot lead after the 7th end 5/4.

Mansfield began to show their form and pulled away to take the win 21 shots to 14.

The final rink of Lyn Foots, Vicki Klein, Ray Close and Jenny Walsh fell well behind early in the game down 3 shots to 13 after the 9th end.

Milawa were far too strong but to Mansfield’s credit, they fought it out to the end to eventually go down 16 shots 23.

The ladder sees Mansfield sitting solidly on top and they will travel to Swanpool this week.

Friday’s social bowls is still going very well with 17 players enjoying the day.

The winners were Ian Morley and Steve Lewis with two wins 33pts from Pam Zierk-Mahoney, Trevor Thompson and Harry Smith with one win 23pts.

In Saturday Pennant the

CHAMPS: Steve Lewis on the left was runner-up and Mike Harrison on the right was the winner in the B Grade Championships.

A2s were home to Benalla and after a red hot go the Visitors took a close win 75 shots to 72.

Lyn Foots, Nick Klein, Yvonne Robinson and Shane O’Brien tried hard all day but were outclassed by their opponents going down 14 shots to 25.

Ray Robinson, Peter Roberts, Kevin Nikkelson and Ray Close got the jump on Benalla and had a 12 shots to 1 lead after 11 ends.

The visitors hung in and fought hard, but Mansfield’s lead was too great taking the win 18 shots to 11.

George Peterson, Elaine

Peterson, Alan Dobson and Marian Ryan had a close game early with the score at five all after seven ends.

Benalla began to find their range and shot out to a 20 shots to five lead after the 12th end and held their nerve to take the win 23 shots to 13.

The final rink of John Foots, Noel Jackson, Steve Lewis and Brian Revell shot out to 17 shots to two lead after 11 ends and with Benalla trying to bridge the gap, Mansfield held on to win 27 shots to 16.

Mansfield remains on the bottom of the ladder and

will travel to Club Mulwala this Saturday still trying to cause some havoc.

The A4 side travelled to play YMGCR in Yarrawonga and after a great effort the home side was too strong taking the win 77 shots to 62.

Graham Smith, Mick Walsh, Jenny Walsh and Enid Smith had a very close game all day with the score on six all after nine ends.

YMGCR skipped away to have the lead 15 shots to seven after the 14th end but Mansfield fought back to take the lead 16 shot to 15 after 16 ends.

The last few ends saw only single shots being scored with Mansfield hanging on to take a great win 19 shots to 17.

Rick Nichols, Mark Bettany, Lyn Holland and Ross Parsons had a ding dong battle for most of the game with the score on 10 all after 14 ends.

Mansfield scored one on the next end but that was the last time they scored with YMGCR winning the last six ends to take the win 21 shots to 11.

Irene Fuller, Pam ZierkMahoney, Alex Clarke and Mick Hoban battled hard

all day but their opponents were too strong on the day taking the win 22 shots 13.

The final rink of Gary Fuller, Graeme Tyers, Doug Morley and Tom Tomic began okay but YMGCR managed to hold a lead of 12 shots to 6 after the 12th end.

Mansfield picked up a handy count of five on the next end and that fired them up to hold on to a great win 19 shots to 17.

Mansfield remains in 4th place on the ladder and will play Swanpool at home on Saturday.

Sunday saw the final rounds of the Men’s B Grade Championships with the morning matches seeing Steve Lewis defeating Nick Klein 26/9 and Mike Harrison defeating Mick Hoban 26/11.

The final in the afternoon saw a great match between Steve and Mike with great bowls from both players.

The final score saw Mike taking the win 25/15 making it back to back B Grade Championships.

Congratulations to both finalists and a big congrats to the many new members that contested the event and did well.

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SWISS SILVER: Mt Buller snowboard star Scotty James in action, on his way to claiming a silver medal in the halfpipe in Laax, Switzerland, last weekend.

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Scotty wins silver in Switzerland MT Buller snowboard star Scotty James claimed a podium performance last Sunday night in Europe, taking home a silver medal in the halfpipe in Laax, Switzerland.

Poor visibility in Laax resulted in the night-time final being cancelled, with results from the qualification round used to determine the final placings.

Heading into the event wearing the yellow leaders bib as the number one ranked rider, James was

again impressive with two high quality runs in qualifying, with his highest scoring run coming in run two, with a huge score of 95 points.

Finishing just ahead of James by just 0.25 points in first place was Ruka Hirano from Japan, with his teammate Yuto Totskua rounding out the podium in third scoring 91.50.

After two events, James is sitting comfortably in first place on the World Cup standings retaining the yellow bib on 180 points, 64

points clear of Swiss rider Jan Scherrer in second place.

“The halfpipe was amazing as always, but unfortunately with the weather we weren’t able to compete in the end, which was a bit of a shame,” said James after the awards ceremony.

“It’s always amazing to ride here in Laax in front of this crowd.

“For me on the podium it’s a little bit bittersweet, because I would have loved to have rode tonight but I’m also happy to be able to come

away with second place.”

“We had a discussion between the riders about what we wanted to do,” James continued.

“And we mutually decided to give it one more try, which we did, but unfortunately the weather came back in again and they had to cancel it.”

And fellow Aussie Bree Walker finished in the bronze medal position at the monobob event in Altenberg, Germany.

For Walker, it was her first monobob World Cup

podium of the season and gives her great confidence heading into the IBSF World Championships that will take place next weekend in St Moritz, Switzerland.

Walker had two consistent runs, finishing the first run in third place with a time of 1:00.92 seconds.

On run number two, Walker had a time of 1:00.97, the fourth fastest run of the round, which gave her a two-run time of 2:01.89 in third overall, 1.28 seconds behind event winner Kaillie Humphries

of the USA, with German Laura Nolte in second.

NSW south coast teenage sensation Valentino Guseli was close to securing his first ever halfpipe podium, finishing in fourth place.

Showing his incredible versatility as a snowboarder, Guseli will be in action in the slopestyle discipline final tonight in Laax after qualifying sixth in his heat.

In the women’s halfpipe event, two-time Olympian Emily Arthur also had an equal personal best World Cup finish of sixth place.

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