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Sharing a story Page 4

Book week wraps up Page 5

FUNDRAISER: Beechworth Montessori School teacher Kim Boyd and student Isobel (Izzy) Way were ready to raise funds for cancer research at last week’s Daffodil Day. Full story page 6.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Carriage conversation hots up A LIVELY discussion at Tuesday night’s council meeting between the Indigo Shire Council mayor and chief executive officer followed an agenda item about the relocation of the historic carriages to the railway goods shed.

The item stemmed from a Beechworth Historical Society and Beechworth Old Cranks Car Club’s petition requesting Indigo Shire support for the project.

Mayor Bernard Gaffney

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raised questions from a report that stated ‘the National Trust has considered the goods shed as a location and has ruled it out as an appropriate venue’.

“I’ve spoken to the CEO of the National Trust, I’ve spoken to him again today (Tuesday) and he tells me that’s not correct,” Cr Gaffney said.

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Mayor y q questions CEO over relocation saga g Indigo Shire CEO Trevor Ierino has been in discussions with the National Trust in arranging a Memorandum of Understanding for the historic carriages and their location and he said he understood the comment in the report to be true as council understood it.

“We’re talking about appropriate locations and I think that an appropri-

ate location will be borne throughout that process,” he said.

Mr Ierino said he was happy to remove the comment from the report that would be noted in the minutes.

Cr Gaffney also raised the question about how relocating the carriage collection to the goods shed would remove the opportunity for

retail or hospitality business opportunities and activation at the precinct.

“Is it true that the goods shed has been empty for four years,” the mayor asked.

In response, Mr Ierino said, “It’s true that it’s been empty for four years but works that have been done inside to improve it are less than four years old.”

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All Alleged d burglars charged TWO men have been charged following a slew of commercial burglaries targeting businesses in Wodonga and Beechworth in the past fortnight.

Wodonga Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives arrested two men at Camp Street, Beechworth about 2:30am on Sunday morning, after cash and registers had been stolen from at least eight businesses in recent weeks.

A 41-year-old Lavington man and a 35-year-old man from Wodonga are set to face charges of burglary, attempted burglary, theft, criminal damage and going to steal.

Both were bailed to appear at Wodonga Magistrates’ Court on February 7 next year. y Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Penalties for firewood poacher A COROWA man who illegally cut and removed timber for firewood from Lake Moodemere, near Rutherglen, has been ordered to pay $1000, and two of his chainsaws will be disposed of.

The 19-year-old admitted to illegally removing timber on several occasions between April and May last year from the Moodemere Conservation Reserve. Some of the timber was then sold as firewood on Facebook Marketplace.

The man was detected by Conservation Regulator Authorised Officers while undertaking patrols as part of Operation River Gum in May last year.

In evidence provided by the Conservation Regulator, ecologist David Pendavingh informed the Court the offending caused significant damage to wildlife habitat.

He said removing timber from woodland ecosystems “impacts multiple generations of species by reducing the amount of available shelter, nesting and foraging substrates on which current and future wildlife rely on”.

In sentencing on Tuesday, the presiding magistrate said the man acted like a “modern day poacher”.

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You might not get them back.” Operation Rivergum is a joint operation between the Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria, and Parks Victoria to address illegal firewood removal from vulnerable ecosystems along the Murray River corridor.

It targets people who are removing firewood in large quantities for commercial gain and in doing so, destroying areas of wildlife habitat and

native vegetation.

Domestic firewood collection is only allowed in designated firewood collection areas during the autumn and spring firewood collection seasons.

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Local carriage conversation hots up From page 1 Cr Gaffney then asked about water connection to the buildings.

Mr Ierino replied he was unsure about the location or water connection and there was no toilet inside the shed toilets were nearby.

Noting the MOU with the National Trust had started, Cr Gaffney asked the CEO if he was aware that members of the community were speaking with a benefactor who may establish a rehoming of historic carriages with the information passed on to the National Trust.

“I’ve heard discussions that sound like but I’m not aware of who the benefactor might be nor have I discussed any of that detail ■

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The man was sentenced to an adjourned undertaking without conviction and ordered to pay $1000 to the court fund.

The magistrate also ordered disposal of two chainsaws, two bar covers, a chainsaw case and a “for sale” sign.

Greg Chant, Hume manager regulatory operations said some of the trees seen cut down as part of Operation Rivergum will take hundreds of years to replace.

“People need to ensure the firewood they are buying is sourced legally, as often backyard suppliers who are selling red gum firewood have unlawfully taken this timber from public land and have therefore stolen from the community they are supplying the wood to,” he said.

“Habitat loss has a serious impact on iconic native species that rely on our forests to survive, including the powerful owl, south-eastern redtailed black cockatoo, greater glider, pygmy possum and many others.

“Anyone breaking firewood collection rules should be aware that the chances of getting caught are high, given our officers regularly patrol parks and forests and the general

with National Trust,” Mr Ierino said.

Cr Gaffney said the Good Shed at Chiltern refurbished by VicTrack is used for community use only and not for private enterprise.

“Indigo Shire doesn’t wish for this goods shed to be used for community use and only for private enterprise,” he noted.

“I’m just wondering, why that is as there’s been $590,000 spent where $360,000 of that has been ratepayers money and the building has been just left empty for close to four years.

“I was just wondering, is there any likelihood that the community would be able to use the vacant shed which has been vacant

for close to four years?”

Mr Ierino said it was probably more of a question for the council at a future date than for him to speculate what council might choose to do or not to do.

“Mr Mayor, I think staff have brought various proposals and suggestions with a recommendation that we didn’t offer any tenancies in the last process, and the suggestion was that we try again in the future when the market was in a better shape, obviously out of COVID,” he said.

“So it’s really a question for proposals to be put in for a future council to consider that proposal.”

The mayor asked if the CEO knew when the next expression

of interest might take place.

“There’s been nothing proposed just right at the moment so I don’t have a date for the next one,” Mr Ierino said.

With the petition not meeting necessary guidelines, Cr Roberta Horne said it was an unfortunate technically that only 156 out 258 signatures were recognised in this petition because BHHS and the Beechworth Heritage and Historical Society and Beechworth Old Cranks Car Club had not followed the proper procedure.

“This has demonstrated the need for us to sharpen our engagement process and educate people on how they can engage with us and talk to us,” she said.

Health&Wellbeing NEWS (03) 5728 0200 52 Sydney Road Beechworth, VIC 3747 www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

Community Action Workshop: Wednesday 7 September 5.30pm – 7.30pm Chiltern Neighbourhood House You are all invited!! Please come and join the RESPOND Indigo team who are very excited to be working with Deakin University to help local communities develop local solutions and actions to improve the health of children.

This workshop is an opportunity to make things happen!

Together we will: ғ Explore ideas the community has identified ғ Design actions to make change ғ Learn about other communities action ideas to improve children’s health Bring your friends, like minded colleagues and design actions for our local community!

Come and share a large plate of PAELLA with us. You can register online via the Eventbrite website.

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Dr Meg Warren Scholarship for Rural Health The Dr. Meg Warren Scholarship for Rural Health is now open for 2022 applications.

The Dr Meg Warren Scholarship for Rural Health is an education and study award promoted conjointly by Beechworth Surgery and the Beechworth Health Service Board of Management to encourage local people to take up studies in health related disciplines at either undergraduate or postgraduate levels and return to practice in the local area.

One scholarship is awarded annually on a competitive basis.

The Scholarship will be available to all residents of Beechworth and surrounding townships to undertake a course of study at recognised Australian Universities or other recognised tertiary institutions.

Applications must be made in writing and addressed to the Practice Manager, Beechworth Surgery on the application form.

For more information and an application form, please contact The Practice Manager at Beechworth Surgery or Chief Executive Officer at Beechworth Health Service.

Applications close Friday 30 September 2022 at 5.00pm.

Staff Health and Wellbeing Thanking our staff The staff and volunteers at BHS have been incredible and it is their flexibility, commitment and care that ensures we have a safe and caring environment.

Having time to share a meal with colleagues is important and BHS have been enjoying Coffee club, homemade ice-cream, pie and salad days, BBQs and soup days. Further to these initiatives, and with funding support from the Department of Health (Vic), BHS is providing meals for night duty staff and those who work overtime.

Beechworth Health Service is your local provider of acute and sub - acute care, primary health services, community health promotion, aged care and visiting specialist services.

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Community helping healthy kids

By CORAL COOKSLEY COMMUNITY members interested in children’s health and wellbeing are invited to join an action workshop being held at Chiltern Neighbourhood House on Wednesday, September 7 at 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

The project is a shared community approach with the goal to empower communities for local-led action for the improvement of children’s health.

It is part of a five year Deakin University study known as ‘RESPOND’, an evidence-based model be-

ing rolled out across 12 local government areas (LGAs) in the Ovens Murray and Goulburn Valley regions and wider Victoria.

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) health promotion officer Gabriella Tange said BHS, Indigo North Health, Indigo Shire and other local health services had been working in partnership with Deakin University since 2019 - using a systems approach that identifies factors that impact children’s health and to identify local community solutions.

“The research focus is primarily around reducing

childhood obesity and creating healthy environments for children,” she said.

“This project looks locally at the health of children and recognises the capacity and strength of communities, and it’s important that we work with them to develop local solutions to improve the health of our kids.”

“We’re asking people from all areas, whether they are involved in an organisation professionally or as a volunteer, interested parents or community members as well as kids to come along.”

“We started the project in 2019 and developed a group

of actions with our community in 2020 and 2022,” Ms Tange said.

“Due to COIVD, there was a break in the momentum of the project and now we are ready to get going again with those previously identified actions and any new actions from next week’s workshop with the community”, she said.

Research has previously indicated the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity in contributing to self esteem, self confidence and learning, as well as identifying the need for creating healthy habits in children,

adolescents and our young adults.

Indigo North health promotion officer Zoë Gephart said the benefit of this project is using locally gathered health data from 2019 and now 2022.

“It tells us how healthy our kids are in Indigo, “ she said.

“We are working collaboratively to create actions in our region and partnerships are essential in creating change.”

Mansfield Shire has recently had great success with undertaking ‘RESPOND’ and will present

their community projects at the Indigo workshop to highlight their actions, approach and achievements.

“We are really excited about working with members of the community to design and drive actions locally and take on the next stage of the project,” Ms Tange said.

Dinner will be provided on the night of the workshop.

Please contact BHS health promotion officer Gabriella Tange on (03) 5728 0200 or email gabriella.tange@ beechworthhealth.org.au if you would like to join next week’s workshop.

Local dragon boats join national pride paddle BEECHWORTH Dragon Boat Club will take to the water on Lake Sambell alongside almost 50 clubs from across Australia on Saturday, September 10 as part of a national pride paddle to encourage participation from the local LGBTQ+ community.

Club president Brendan Maher said the club was proud to show support for inclusion.

“It is important to our club and the community that everyone can try a new sport such as dragon boating as the sport provides friendship, fitness and fun,” he said.

Dragon Boating caters for everyone over the age of 10, with opportunities to not w only paddle but learn the art

of drumming and sweeping, as well as become a coach or committee member.

Competing at various regional regattas including state and national championships can be on the paddler’s agenda too.

Launched in June last year, the Beechworth Dragon Boat Club has successfully completed one full season.

The club, which has approximately 55 members including a junior development team, will open their doors to all community members as part of the event.

Mr Maher said members will meet anyone wishing to “come and try” from 10am at Lake Sambell, McConville Avenue, Beechworth.

He said an introduction

would be provided before a paddle on the water at 10.30am, with the session running for around 45 minutes and followed by refreshments.

Australian Dragon Boat Federation director of inclusion and diversity, Dr Ruth Bollard, said the event was a key step for the sport.

“Over the past two years we have joined Pride in Sport and Diversity Council Australia and reached out to our community for their thoughts and experiences,” she said.

“Overwhelmingly, our members support diversity and dragon boating is a sport for everyone just as they are.”

For registration details contact Mr Maher on 0439 479 921.

GREAT SPORT: Beechworth Dragon Boat Club members competed in the 5.4 km ‘Battle on the Barwon’ race in Geelong on the Barwon River last month, coming third in their division.

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BACK IN ACTION: Close to 1500 visitors flocked to Chiltern for its antique show held last weekend.

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Antique show back in town

By CORAL COOKSLEY CHILTERN’S antiques show held at the town’s Memorial Hall last weekend drew hundreds of visitors to the region, following a two year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rated a huge success by organisers, Chiltern Tourism member Karin Berrysmith said close to 1500 people walked through the door for the two day event, an increase of 500 compared to 2019’s showing.

“The vibe over the weekend was great and people were happy to be back,” she said.

Around 100 people snacked on cheese and savouries with a glass of wine or two at last Friday’s opening night.

Antique and collectible lovers had the

chance to engage with 22 stalls ranging from Australiana to vintage jewelery, china, small furniture and antiquities from a new trader as well as a myriad collectibles.

“We had antiquities from Greece, Rome, and Viking era-vintage tribal art for the first time this year,” she said.

Ms Berrysmith said the show had attracted mainly visitors from across Victoria and NSW. She said what stood out for organisers was the willingness of volunteers to help make the event run, acknowledging the subsequent benefits of tourism to the town.

“We’re back!” Ms Berrysmith said.

The show is one of regional Australia’s largest antique shows where many antique and collectible lovers return every year.

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Sharing a story

By CORAL COOKSLEY BEECHWORTH’S Desma MacDonald loved the combined grandparents’ day and Book Week celebrations at Beechworth Primary School last Friday.

Desma has joined in on numerous grandparent days as three grandchildren have attended the school.

“I have enjoyed the opportunity where children can showcase their classrooms and school, of which they have all been very proud,” she said.

Desma said in visiting the school’s classrooms, grandparents could meet their grandchildren’s teachers as well as some of their friends too.

Principal Sue McDonald said the school linked The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week with its annual grandparents day creating an additional sense of fun and engagement.

“Grandparents and children have a special connection and we love having grandparents coming into our classrooms on Book Week, exploring books together and working on bookrelated activities,” she said.

Ms MacDonald said the grade four classroom teacher read part of a story from a book titled “Walking in Gagadju Country” to students and grandparents.

“The book described walking in Australia’s top end through a monsoon forest, highlighting culture, plants, animals and termite mounds.”

As a large monkey nut tree toppled over in the Beechworth Primary School’s grounds last term, part of the day’s activities also included each student planting a monkey nut in a small container.

“Students created colourful labels which they laminated and attached to their seedling for identification as well,” Ms MacDonald said.

Ms McDonald said Book Week is a great annual event that combined the joy of reading with young people’s creativity as they engaged

BOOK WEEK SPOTS: Beechworth grandmother Desma MacDonald loved being with her nine-year-old granddaughter Jemima Neil dressed up as a Dalmatian from ‘101 Dalmatians’ for Book Week at Beechworth Primary School last week.

Library iinvestment one ffor the Lib h b books k COUNCILS across the north east will receive a valuable investment in the future of their local libraries, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Public Libraries Funding Program.

The funding includes $175,738 for Indigo council library.

Alpine council’s public library will receive $162,050, Benalla library $161,012, and $254,283 has been designated for Wangaratta library.

The Public Libraries Funding Program provides annual funding for public libraries across Victoria so that they can provide valuable library services.

The funding is set to expand library collections, boost online services and provide library and outreach programs.

The Public Libraries Funding Program was allocated $48.1 million in funding for the 2022-2023 financial year.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the funding continued to support councils and regional library corporations to deliver high-quality resources for our community.

“As our community grows, so do their needs,” Ms Symes.

“This funding will provide Northern Victorians to have improved access to digital technology and resources, literacy support services, traditional collections, event spaces and workstations.”

For information on the Public Libraries Funding Program, visit localgovernment. vic.gov.au.

Letters to the editor Review of consultation approach needed GREAT FUN: Beechworth Primary School students Ted Pritchard (left) as Mr Fox, Quinn Donaldson as the Hairy-nosed Wombat and Luke Sievert as the character from Where’s Wally had fun in dressing up as their favourite book characters last week to celebrate Book Week. with books that they loved and explored the new and exciting books shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) awards.

“The theme for this year (‘Dreaming with eyes open’) is fabulous as it is terrific to have an Indigenous author and artist, Jasmine Seymour designing the artworks,” she said.

“The Indigenous focus flows through many of the books in this year’s (CBCA) selection.”

INDIGO Shire Council has been promoting its program of consulting with and involving the community in its decision making - a commendable idea.

One way it has been doing this is a series of “community forums” throughout the shire.

However, after a few forums it has become evident that the community would like greater input in to how these forums are organised and run: • People attending each meeting should be given the option, by a simple majority vote after moderated discussion, of having a traditional theatre style “town hall” meeting or dividing into groups, the practice so far.

• The meeting should be chaired and run by Indigo Shire councillors, not shire staff.

The community would prefer the people they elected to represent them be seen to be in charge.

Of course shire staff should be on hand to answer appropriate questions.

• Forums must be run in an orderly and democratic fashion allowing members of the community to express their views and ask questions.

It should be made clear from the start that proper meeting procedure will be followed with the proper respect shown

to community members, councillors and shire staff.

I believe these changes would make the residents of Indigo Shire more confident that they were genuinely being consulted and involved in the decision making processes of the shire.

Yours faithfully, John Harvey

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Literacy week in the book Indigo Shire primary schools dress up p to embrace Book Week

By CORAL COOKSLEY COLOURFUL story book characters came to life last week, when primary schools around the shire celebrated the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBAC) Book Week.

Chiltern Primary School principal Louie Tempany said schoolchildren had endeavoured to celebrate authors and illustrators by bringing their creations and characters to life.

She said by giving children the chance to participate in Book Week activities, parades and dress ups, the importance of reading had been highlighted.

“By dressing up, students can immerse themselves in stories and pretend to be characters from their favourite books, while reading exposes children to new words and phrases and a range of emotional experiences,” she said.

“It builds a sense of connection between reading and writing, and brings the joy of reading to life.”

With this year’s diverse theme of ‘Dreaming with eyes open’, Ms Tempany said it helped teachers discuss the endless possibilities of what is possible when “we dream big”.

Beechworth Montessori School students dressed up last Thursday to celebrate Book Week.

Principal Ben Socket said the school’s students had a love for reading.

“We always allow lots of time for reading and I think it’s great to get children into books,” he said.

Mr Socket said electronic

media and computer games can easily sideline the joy of reading books.

“Book Week really brings forward that joy,” he said.

Cycle 3 teacher Kat Beaton said students celebrate writing in many ways throughout the year outside of Book Week, by creating their own children’s books which coincided with the special week.

“It combined a writing and art project with their art teacher,” she said.

Ms Beaton said Book Week was a fun way for children to celebrate their favourite books and characters as well as to celebrate the joy of writing.

The week was also an important part of Wahgunyah Primary School’s calendar, with Principal Joshua Reid noting students had particularly enjoyed a range of shortlisted books read to them by teachers each morning.

“The highlight for our staff, students and families is most certainly our Book Week costume parade which was held last Friday,” he said.

Year 3 student Harper said “I like book week because I like seeing people’s costumes especially when people make their own because it looks cool and you can save some money.”

Year 5 student Maddison said she had been excited to see the time and effort students had put into their costumes.

“The little preps always are super cute in their costumes, and it is also an opportunity to read new books.”

PIGEON PAIR: Chiltern Primary School teacher Naomi Brown and foundation student Sierra both dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz at Chiltern Primary School’s Book Week celebrations last week. PHOTO: Louie Tempany

HAPPY BOOK CHARACTERS: Wahgunyah Primary School students Cora Keenes (left) and Maddison French had fun dressing up for Book Week last Friday.

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FUN: Chiltern Primary School students (from left) Georgia (year two), Maddox (foundation), B.J. (year one), Elwood (foundation), Noa (year two, Cooper (year three) and Marcus (year one) had a great time dressed up as their favourite book characters . PHOTO: Louie Tempany

COLOURFUL BOOK CHARACTERS: Beechworth Montessori School students Lyla Oke (left), Nina Morrison, Archer Ranton, Freya Muller, Lota Schultz, Summer Willis and Edie Smith had fun dressing up for Book Week last Thursday.

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Young local is making a difference

By CORAL COOKSLEY A YOUNG local Beechworthian behind a school Daffodil Day fundraising campaign raised more than $330 for cancer research.

Backed by her primary school Isobel (Izzy) Way organised the Cancer Council event last Friday, after receiving support from Montessori School principal Ben Socket to raise money for the cause.

Teacher Kim Boyd said raising funds for research was close to Izzy’s heart having had family members who had experienced cancer.

“She did all the organising with the Cancer Council and got it all going on her own,” she said.

Izzy said she started or-

ganising around the middle of last month, also creating a promotional leaflet.

Fellow students dressed in yellow to support the day, with Daffodil Day badges available for purchase for a gold coin donation.

Mr Socket said the school was keen to support any interests children may have with such special events.

“They realise that they can make a difference and this follows through as they become adults,” she said.

A message posted on the school’s Facebook page from a Cancer Council Victoria spokesperson conveyed their appreciation for funds raised.

“A huge thank you to Izzy and all the students at Beech-

worth Montessori School for your terrific fundraising efforts and contribution to Daffodil Day.” The annual event, with the daffodil established as a symbol of hope, gives Australians a chance to help create change in the lives of people impacted by cancer by funding cancer research.

Close to 150,000 Australians are diagnosed with cancer every year with most people touched by the disease.

Last year the Daffodil Day Appeal raised almost $1.5 million for life-saving cancer research despite a global pandemic, as Australians still dug deep and donated online to show their commitment to a cancer free future.

OVER THE MOON: A thrilled Beechworth Montessori School student Isobel (Izzy) Way raised funds for cancer research for Daffodil Day last week supported by her school friends and the school.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Local landcare group continue sprucing works at local reserve WOORAGEE Landcare marked National Tree Day with planting at Warden Lane Reserve off the Wodonga- Beechworth Road on Sunday.

Having worked on the site for many years, the passionate group continued weed removal works, with an eye to creating a picnic area complete with native plantings.

Landcare member Sue Brunskill said an interpretive sign explained the in-

digenous use of plants which grow in Wooragee and are found in the reserve.

“The area also has nest boxes which are inspected by using a nest box camera which the landcare group owns,” she said.

“They all have nesting materials and are being used by possums or gliders.

“There are some lovely examples of mass planting of Tussock grass and Kangaroo Grass, as well as paper

daisies , dianellas, grevilleas and correas along with many other species too.”

An increase in bird numbers has been seen by the group while a rakali (Australian water rat) has been noticed living in the creek.

“The water-rat is one of Australia’s only two amphibious mammals with the platypus as the other, where they both live in burrows alongside river and lake banks,” Ms Brunskill said.

Wooragee Landcare’s project manager for the site, Chris Robinson, said the easy-to-access area is just off the Beechworth-Wodonga main road.

“It’s such a lovely place to visit and see how well the plants have responded over time given there have been a couple of wet years,” she said.

Ms Brunskill said Warden Lane Reserve is a good example of how chipping away regularly can make great

changes to the environment.

The project is turning the area into an interesting site where people can get close to nature.

“The interpretive sign and plantings show people which local plants can be used in gardens and also the use of plants by local First Nations people,” Ms Brunskill said.

Initial funding for the first plants, weed control and sign had been received as part of the Federal Government’s

Communities Environment Program, after Independent Indi MP Helen Haines helped the group embark on the project.

Wooragee Landcare invites people to call in and learn about the plants.

National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community annual tree-planting and nature care event, organised

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Pork barrelling exposed: report

By STEVE KELLY A NEW report into porkbarrelling by governments to win votes in key electorates has recommended that ministers should not be involved in choosing which applicants are successful with grants.

The independent think tank Grattan Institute report shows that of 19,000 grants allocated by the former federal Coalition government under 11 grant programs between 2017 and 2021, $1.9 billion went to Coalition seats, but only $530 million to Labor seats.

Across a sample of programs in the three biggest states, government seats got more than $1 million on average, compared to just over

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Indi Independent MP Helen Haines said the report exposed just how rife the toxic practice of pork barrelling has become in Australian politics.

“While it may have a quirky name, pork barrelling is spending taxpayer money to further political interests and it must stop,” Dr Haines said.

“It means public money is not being spent where it is most needed - that means it is being wasted.

“Action must be taken to ensure pork barrelling does not continue.

“This includes action to ensure grants programs are

competitive, merit-based and transparent.”

The Grattan Institute report titled ‘New politics: Preventing pork-barrelling’ cites the ‘sports rorts’ scandal where the minister went against the advice of the department to award grants.

It noted that, “A high degree of ministerial discretion is a consistent feature of grant programs where pork-barrelling occurs.

“There are many recent examples of federal and state programs where ministers have disregarded advice and over-ruled their departments to award funding for what appears to be political reasons.”

The report noted that in the $1.4 billion Building Bet-

ter Regions Fund, a ministerial panel chose 49 grant recipients that were not recommended by the department.

“In attempting to justify this intervention, the responsible minister tabled vague reasons, followed by eight pages of blacked-out documents,” the Grattan Institute report noted.

Dr Haines said, moving forward, if a minister makes a funding decision that is contrary to departmental advice that decision should be tabled in parliament.

“The new anti-corruption commission must also have the power to look at public spending in grants programs,” she said.

EXPLAIN IT: Indi Independent MP Helen Haines wants ministers to have to table funding decisions that are contrary to departmental advice.

Wangaratta-based state MP backs Fiskville firefighting fund

By RYAN MALCOLM A $57 million redress scheme supporting firefighters exposed to toxic chemicals while training should represent a step towards expanding emergency worker compensation entitlements, according to Wangarattabased state MP Tania Maxwell.

Announced last Friday, the initiative comes six

years after a parliamentary inquiry found Country Fire Authority (CFA) fire officials had knowingly and negligently exposed volunteers and other attendees to hazardous toxic chemicals at its Fiskville training base, which was formally closed in 2015.

Several attendees have since reported the onset of cancer diagnoses, which have been directly linked to

their exposure to chemicals at the site.

Ms Maxwell said the “proper time” to further expand a presumptive rights scheme which entitled emergency services workers to compensation had now arrived.

“I hope the government will move faster to add female-specific ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers to the presumptive rights

scheme schedule of diseases,” she said.

“I introduced a bill in May 2022 to add three female-specific cancers to the existing list of presumptive rights when the government committed to bring a lasting solution ‘at the proper time.’

“With the World Health Organisation’s cancer agency since reclassifying firefighting as carcinogenic to

humans, surely the ‘proper time’ has arrived.

“The Volunteer Fire Brigades of Victoria strongly support this move, as do members of Fire Services Victoria, Country Fire Authority and the United Firefighters Union.”

The Fiskville Redress Scheme will not restrict claimants from pursuing other forms of state compensation.

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy, who served as deputy chair on the Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Committee charged with investigating the Fiskville Training College in 2016, declined to comment on the new redress scheme.

To register for compensation, visit www.vic.gov.au/ redress-fiskville from September 5.

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September seven days a week QUERCUS BEECHWORTH: GROW FREE. Fresh produce, milk and bread. Available at the Quercus Beechworth community garden shelter. 23 to 30 Ford Street.

September onwards FRIENDS OF STANLEY ATHENAEUM: ‘Stanley Pubs, Ales and Tales.’ Visit the exhibition at the Stanley Post and Community Hub (old Stanley School), Main Street, Stanley. Open today until June 2023 on Monday to Friday 8.30 - 10.30am and 3.30pm - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am - 11.00am or by appointment. Closed Sunday, public holidays and red code days. Contact: 0458 606 922 or 03 5728 6702 for more information.

Saturday September 3 BEECHWORTH FARMERS MARKET: 8am12pm. Great variety of fresh, local produce and craft. Grab a bite to eat from one of the many food stalls. Cnr Church and Ford Streets.

QUERCUS BEECHWORTH: Shutterbug Photography Club. 11am - 1pm. Amateurs, professionals, enthusiasts, adults and kids - all welcome. Bring camera. Oregon Hall. Corner of Ford and Church streets.

Chiltern Tourist Park. Main Street.

BEECHWORTH LIBRARY: 10am - 11am.

Saturday stories. Session aims to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of fathers, male role models and families

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reading with their children, particularly in their early developmental years.

BEECHWORTH SPOKE FESTIVAL: 10am - 4pm. Police Paddocks - historic precinct.

A celebration of cycling, food and family. First-time event. Festival combines cycling related stalls with family activities such as face painting, petting zoo and art classes. Kids can play while parents relax and take in the live music or have a sip of wine. Food stalls. The Spoke Festival is a part of the UCI World Gravel Series event Gravelista. Round 10 of the series. For more information visit www.gravelista.cc/ spoke.

Sunday September 4 CHILTERN COMMUNITY MARKET. 9am - 1pm. Family fun day. Variety of local artisan stalls, selection of food and coffee, kids activities. Listen to local musicians.

BEECHWORTH SPOKE FESTIVAL. 11am 3pm. See for Saturday.

Monday September 5 U3A: ‘NO RULES FIBRE ART AND EMBROIDERY’ 2pm-4pm with Jennifer Cowie. The course covers fabric dyeing; painting on fabric; applique and fabric layering; updating embroidery skills. Beechworth Railway Station. Bookings essential. Non-members contact courses.indigo.u3a@gmail.com.

Visit the website at www.indigou3a.net to find out about other Indigo U3A activities.

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Volunteer step-up needed Greg Lumbyy Brimin COMMUNITY PASSION: Rutherglen farmer Greg Lumby’s volunteer roles include being the Rutherglen Agricultural Society president, in the CFA and was a long-time local footy and netball club president.

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REG Lumby was born in Richmond, Victoria, living in North Prentice just east of Rutherglen as a young child, before a move to Brimin as a nine-year-old and has been on the family farm since then.

What’s your job?

Own and manage a mixed farm enterprise with my wife.

What brought you to this role?

My parents purchased the property in 1978 and when dad became unexpectedly ill, I left school at the end of Year 9 as a 15-year-old and have been working full-time on the farm since then.

What do you love about your job?

I have always enjoyed growing best quality seasonal produce for the market, as well as looking after livestock. Usually, the more work you put in, the more rewards you receive.

What do you do in the community?

I’m currently the Rutherglen Agricultural Society president and have been since 2010, Murray River Action Group vice president, long time committee member of both Barkly Park Committee of Management (CoM) and Rutherglen Park CoM. Have been a Norong CFA member for 38 years where I did a few years as secretary and am now currently 1st Lieutenant. I was the Rutherglen Football Netball Club president for 11 years until 2021 and had been on the committee for five years prior to that.

What’s the most important current community issue for you?

The lack of community members willing to volunteer their time to help others. Across the board there are so many organisations crying out for volunteers to assist with community building such as school committees, Apex, Lions, or sporting clubs. All the different groups and committees can’t survive if they had to have paid employees or think there may be state and federal governments funding to keep community groups going. Our sporting clubs

do such a great job for our kids and adults in the community but won’t survive without volunteerism.

What would you do to solve, change or improve that situation?

Leadership needs to be taught through our schools and pride in community needs to be instilled into our kids at a young age. Then once they become adults it comes naturally.

What’s the most important current world issue for you?

The rest of the world needs to continue to realise the quality of our produce that we export. Too many times our producers of grain, fibre and food products are unfairly criticised, with the quality being questioned, when most often its interference from those with hidden agendas and politics that has caused the negative publicity, not the quality at all.

If the person you would most like to meet came to Indigo, or was already here, who would that be and what would you show them?

I would love to meet former Aussie Rules footballer Neale Daniher accompanied by his brother Terry. I was privileged to host Terry to a president’s lunch at the footy club a number of years ago and he was brilliant. What Neil has achieved prior and now during his illness with MND is extraordinary. Neil and his broader family epitomises what a strong mind and love for his fellow community can do in wanting to help make a difference.

Being country boys, I would take them to the MCG of the bush at Kiewa Sandy Creek on TDFL Grand Final Day, nothing better in country footy. Then sit at the Winebottle in Rutherglen with an aged port and look down over the beautiful landscape to the Murray River.

What book are you reading?

Don’t have time to read books, other than the footy record or the local newspaper. Even then I’m looking more at the pictures.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of an Application for a Planning Permit (Section 52(1) Planning and Environment Act 1987) An application for a planning permit has been made which may affect you.

TREWHELLA, Florence Mary (Flo).

13/3/1935 – 21/8/2022 Passed away at Yackandandah, Formerly of Beechworth and Chiltern.

Beloved wife of Desmond (dec).

Cherished Mum and Mum-in-law of Ian, Bernard (dec) and Coral, Pauline, Neil and Kate, Kerry and Terry, Catherine (dec), Helen, Brian and Dianne.

Nan of 14 and Granny of 19.

Reunited with Des, Bernard and Catherine.

Dearly missed by all who knew her.

Sad sweet farewell to Mum, Nan, Gran dearly loved by Pauline, Joel, Hana, Georgie and Oscar, Jessica, Matt, Henry and Olive.

Special memories always in our hearts.

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Love you forever. ~ Kerry and Terry, Daniel, Laura and Finnley Michael, Sarah, Charlotte, Aria, Oliver and Georgia.

Mum, We love and miss you, Forever in our hearts and minds. ~ Brian and Di. A graveside funeral service to honour Flo was held at Beechworth on Monday, August 29, 2022.

The land affected by the application is located at: 53 Balaclava Road, Beechworth The application for a permit is for: Removal of restrictive covenant

The Dr. Meg Warren Scholarship for Rural Health The Dr. Meg Warren Scholarship for Rural Health is an education and study award established conjointly by Beechworth Surgery and the Beechworth Health Service Board of Management to encourage local people to take up studies in health-related disciplines at either undergraduate or postgraduate levels and return to practice in the local area.

One Scholarship will be awarded annually on a competitive basis. The Scholarship will be available to all residents Beechworth and surrounding townships to undertake a course of study at recognised Australian Universities or other recognised tertiary education institutions.

Applications must be made in writing and addressed to the Practice Manager, Beechworth Surgery on the application form by Friday 30th September 2022 at 5.00pm Please contact the Beechworth Surgery Practice Manager or Beechworth Health Service CEO to obtain an application form.

The applicant for the pemit is: Human Habitats The application reference number is: PP22-0172 You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at any of Indigo Shire Council Offices: • 101 Ford Street, Beechworth This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

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By DYLAN POOL AGAIN last Sunday only a select few ventured out to the Beechworth Golf Club on a sunny winter’s day.

Unfortunately due to the low numbers the already rescheduled August Monthly Medal was not played again, with the three golfers trying out the new par three course.

The numbers have been very low over the last few months

on both Sundays and Wednesdays.

Remember both Sundays and Wednesdays men and women are welcome to play.

Hopefully with the spring now upon us, the course will dry up and the numbers of golfers will increase.

This coming Sunday we will try and play the Monthly Medal again, while the following Sunday there will be no organised competition at Beechworth as we

are encouraging as many players to attend Chiltern’s Annual Tournament on Sunday, September 11.

They are always a great supporter of our events, so let’s show up in force down there.

Let Dylan know that you are playing so he can put names in.

Last weekend members Dylan Pool and Aaron Haw attended the Victorian Sandgreen Championships at Parklands Golf Club in Hamilton and had a great weekend

but the scores are not to be mentioned.

Next year’s event will be held at Talbot Golf Club on August 25, 26 and 27.

Let’s get our numbers back to what we used to have go to this event.

As was mentioned if all small clubs in Victoria don’t support this event we will lose it and it would be a shame to lose such a great event that brings in a lot of money for small clubs all across Victoria.

Upcoming golf includes: Wednesdays 8:30am for a 9am start.

Sunday, September 4, stroke monthly medal.

Sunday, September 11. Chiltern Tournament (no golf at Beechworth).

Sunday, September 18. Stableford. (Mitta Tournament??).

Sunday, September 25. Monthly Medal (day after AFL grand final).

Sunday, October 2. Indigo Challenge at Beechworth.

TDFL FOOTBALL/NETBALL SCOREBOARD DUNN’S TWIN CITY CRANES SENIORS QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Kiewa Sandy Creek -.-, -.-, -.-, 6.10 (46) Beechworth -.-, -.-, -.-, 8.6 (54) GOALS, Kiewa Sandy Creek: C. Newnham 3, J. Hicks 2, J. Hicks 1. Beechworth D. Carey 3, B. Carey 1, C. Fendyk 1, P. McCarthy 1, D. Pritchard 1.

BEST, Kiewa Sandy Creek: B. Wilson, J. Di Mizio, J. Hicks, T. Mann, C. Newnham, D. Martin. Beechworth: K. Surrey, B. Carey, E. Cartledge, T. Cartledge, C. Fendyk, B. Surrey.

CADMAC RESERVES QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Yackandandah -.-, -.-, -.-, 6.6 (42) Kiewa Sandy Creek -.-, -.-, -.-, 11.8 (74) GOALS, Yackandandah: J. Atwell 2, W. Shannon 2, M. Bayliss 1, C. George 1. Kiewa Sandy Creek: G. Telford 6, C. Booth 2, B. Golden 1, Z. Mona 1.

BEST, Yackandandah: D. Powell, W. Shannon, M. Bayliss, B. Griska, J. Davies, W. Hooper.

Kiewa Sandy Creek: T. Ross, Z. Simmonds, C. Simmonds, C. Booth, C. Evans, E. Thomas.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY UNDER 17 QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Chiltern -.-, -.-, -.-, 3.4 (22) Yackandandah -.-, -.-, -.-, 11.22 (88) GOALS, Chiltern: J. Burkitt 1, J. Lockerbie 1. Yackandandah: C. Boyd 2, C. Jones 2, Z. De Hennin 1, J. Hood 1, X. Lane 1, J. Lawson 1, L. McAuliffe 1, M. Walker 1.

BEST, Chiltern: E. Deery, L. Vandermeer, H. Mckay, W. Payne, J. Crilly, A. Newcombe. Yackandandah: L. McAuliffe, J. Hood, J. Lawson, T. McIntosh, L. Muller, C. Jones.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY UNDER 17 ELIMINATION FINAL Kiewa Sandy Creek 6.2, 7.3, 8.4, 11.6 (72) Thurgoona 1.4, 1.7, 2.13, 4.13 (37) GOALS, Kiewa Sandy Creek: E. HoustonDamic 3, B. Dove 2, H. Wilson 2, S. Court 1, G. Ingram 1, B. Ozolins 1, J. Scholz 1. Thurgoona: B. Daley 2, J. Clancy 1, C. Spencer 1.

BEST, Kiewa Sandy Creek: F. Seymour, C. McIntosh, H. Wilson, G. Ingram, B. Lawson,

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T&J ROOFING UNDER 14 QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Yackandandah -.-, -.-, -.-, 4.10 (34) Thurgoona -.-, -.-, -.-, 4.3 (27) GOALS, Yackandandah: L. Farrugia 3, O. Bayne 1. Thurgoona: C. Miles 1, F. Monaghan 1, N. Pigdon 1, E. Williams 1.

BEST, Yackandandah: B. Mahoney, L. Farrugia, M. Gosling, O. Bayne, T. Suffern, J. Chattin.

Thurgoona: O. Ackerly, E. Williams, C. Miles, F. Monaghan, A. Showers, L. Piltz.

BEST, Chiltern: C. Brookes, F. Stewart, H. Hall, F. Byrnes, R. Schultz. Rutherglen: L. Moore, B. McCartney, F. Verhulst, L. Hetherington, O. Nelson, M. Francis.

TDNA A grade ELIMINATION FINAL Thurgoona 39 def by 45 Chiltern C grade QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Thurgoona 51 def 35 Yackandandah 15 & under ELIMINATION FINAL Wahgunyah 34 def by 44 Chiltern

ELIMINATION FINAL 1.9, 3.18, 9.20, 15.22 (112) Chiltern Rutherglen 1.1, 3.1, 5.2, 6.2 (38) GOALS, Chiltern: S. Hodgetts 4, F. Stewart 4, C. Brookes 3, F. Byrnes 2, H. Hall 1, Z. Pallot 1.

Rutherglen: J. Torney 3, H. Chandler 1, J. Ford 1, B. McCartney 1.

13 & under ELIMINATION FINAL Thurgoona 16 def by 25 Yackandandah GOALS, Chiltern: S. Hodgetts 4, F. Stewart 4, C. Brookes 3, F. Byrnes 2, H. Hall 1, Z. Pallot 1.

Rutherglen: J. Torney 3, H. Chandler 1, J. Ford 1, B. McCartney 1.

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BIG FINISH: Beechworth held on for a thrilling eight point win over Kiewa Sandy Creek on Saturday at Sandy Creek and will now have a chance to book a spot in the grand final this week against Chiltern.

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BEECHWORTH Bushrangers are now just two wins away from the ultimate glory, holding off a surging Kiewa Sandy Creek side 8.6 (54) to 6.10 (46) to book a date with minor premiers Chiltern in the first semi-final.

In the bright sunshine on Saturday afternoon the Bushrangers got out to a flyer, kicking the first five goals of the match and holding the Hawks goalless to halftime.

But the highly fancied Hawks stormed back to get within a goal in the last quarter, which was the margin for the majority of the term.

The Bushrangers though held firm, with Dayne Carey kicking the sealer in the goal square to hold on for a memorable eight point win.

Co-coach Tom Cartledge said he was extremely pleased with the grit and determination shown by his team to hang on in the second half.

“We couldn’t fault the boys, they didn’t stop trying all day,” he said.

“Kiewa certainly threw everything they had at us and to weather that, hang tough, and keep trying to get the result was excellent by the boys.”

Kiewa are one of the highest scoring teams in the league, hosting goal kicking targets of Connor Newnham and Nic Beattie, two of the most prominent goal kickers in the league.

Kayde Surrey played a strong game in defence to keep Beattie goalless while Newnham was well held.

Cartledge credits his team’s ability to committing to a tight man-on-man defence each week.

“We keep it simple really, a lot of sides want to roll off or play a press

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whereas we will just try and grab an opponent, put our hand up and say ‘that’s my job for the day, I’m going to make sure he doesn’t get a kick’ and commit to that,” he said.

The Bushrangers haven’t had a loss since round nine and Cartledge said he can feel his team’s belief grow as each week passes by.

“It’s something we’ve developed throughout the year; we’ve gone from struggling for a while and not really having a winning culture to developing a winning culture and having a desire to win, and sometimes more importantly the desire not to lose,” he said.

“We don’t necessarily talk about it, but it’s just one of those good cultures we’ve been able to develop throughout the year.”

Beechworth were the last team to beat Chiltern back in round 11, beating them by 13 points at Baarmutha Park.

Cartledge said he will be looking for his team to be playing to their strengths again in the contest if they are to book a place in the grand final.

“We’re not going to be able to take anything for granted, Kiewa and Chiltern play different brands of footy,” he said.

“We’ll try and hamper their run, we think they’ll want to get it out wide and run it quick.

“So controlling the stoppages again and winning the contested ball to try and wear them out that way.”

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