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Seeking a seachange PROUD: Burke Museum’s Cameron Auty and Ashleigh Giffney were overjoyed as they celebrated their award with Museum Victoria’s Deb Tout-Smith (left) on Tuesday night. Story page 3.

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Region leads way NE Victoria hosts first international social enterprise rural meeting in Southern Hemisphere THE AUSTRALIAN Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship (ACRE) based in Beechworth has been regarded as one of the global leaders in rural social enterprise dialogue by a world expert.

ACRE hosted the first international Social Enterprise World Forum Rural Gathering in the Southern Hemisphere from Sunday to Wednesday this week which drew social enterprise founders, policy makers and impact investors

BY CORAL COOKSLEY ccooksley@ nemedia.com.au

from rural and remote Australia, Canada, Scotland, Ireland and India.

The Rural Gathering presented a landmark opportunity to accelerate change for rural communities in Australia and internationally.

Participants visited North East Victoria to explore

pioneering approaches to community-led rejuvenation being used in rural Australia and rural communities across the globe.

Social Enterprise World Forum managing director and founder Gerry Higgins said ACRE had worked hard to establish its position as a global leader by being the leading organisation in Australia flying the flag for rural social enterprise.

“We’ve recognised this and want to work in partnership

with ACRE going forward to convene globally,” he said.

Mr Higgins said local social enterprises are more important in many rural communities than in urban ones as there a lack of alternatives in rural communities.

“Rural communities have the same issues in common around the world and where we’ve been able to share solutions, share issues and develop a manifesto that goes forward to make sure

that this dialogue continues, there will be more countries involved,” he said.

“ACRE will be at the heart of it.”

The Rural Gathering three-day program included immersive field trips across North East Victoria where participants met diverse and vibrant rural social enterprise founders based in Yackandandah, Corryong and Bright, solving local issues and creating opportunities.

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Session could help save lives CHILTERN residents will soon be able to provide lifesaving cardiac support, following the township’s move to join Ambulance Victoria’s Heart Safe Communities program.

Having joined the program in July, efforts to improve community awareness around the importance of automated external defibrillators (AED) in the local area will ramp up next week, courtesy of a Call, Push, Shock information session run by state ambulance crews.

The information session aligns with the monthlong Shocktober campaign, which promotes the use of CPR and an AED before paramedics arrive on scene to double the likelihood of a patient surviving a cardiac arrest.

AV ambulance community officer Jane Martin said improving the capability of a community response had been key in the 20 existing Heart Safe Community locations across the state, including Beechworth.

“Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops beating and stops pumping blood effectively around the body - it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere,” she said.

“While bystanders alone will never replace an ambulance service, equipping people with skills to start the chain of survival does save lives.

“Anyone can save a life in three simple steps - Call, Push, Shock: call Triple Zero (000), push hard and fast on the middle of the

chest, and shock using an AED.” The October 12 session, set to be held next to Chiltern IGA at Martins Lane, will give local residents the confidence to utilise AEDs established throughout the township.

The afternoon will commence at 1pm and run for around two hours.

“The use of public AEDs has nearly doubled in the last 10 years - anyone can use an AED, regardless of whether they have received training to do so,” Ms Martin said.

“If someone is in cardiac arrest and an AED is available, simply open it and follow the verbal instructions - they are safe and easy to use and will not deliver a shock unless it is necessary.”

LIFE-SAVER: Chiltern residents will be able to gain confidence in using automatic external defibrillators at an information session on Wednesday.

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SHARED KNOWLEDGE: (From left) Co-owner of Bright’s social enterprise Dumu café Rebecca Crawley, Thamarrurr Youth Indigenous Corporation (Bright and Northern Territory’s Wadeye) youth worker Irene Dumoo with 18-month-old daughter Kiama, Canada’s Common Good Solutions CEO David Upton, Thamarrurr Youth’s Board member and Dumu café program graduate Philip Crocombe (PJ), ACRE founder and CEO Matt Pfahlert, Scotland’s Social Enterprise Academy chief executive Neil McLean and Social Enterprise World Forum managing director Gerry Higgins at this week’s Social Enterprise World Forum Rural Gathering in Beechworth.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

NE Victoria hosts first international social enterprise rural meeting in Southern Hemisphere ■

From page 1 A full day forum held at Old Beechworth Gaol brought together experienced social enterprise policymakers and practitioners, philanthropy and government to jointly develop a Rural Gathering Manifesto.

The manifesto identified core principles for accelerating communityled rejuvenation in a rural setting.

Scotland’s Social Enterprise Academy chief executive Neil McLean said this week’s rural gathering reflected ACRE’s so-

cial enterprise influence.

“It’s a small team but they have huge reach across the globe,” he said.

Mr McLean said ACRE’s founder and chief executive officer Matt Pfahlert and the team looked at other parts of the world and shared their understanding and guidance or insights back to Australia and vice versa.

“Matt has some key players from around the world social enterprise ecosystem here,” he said.

With social enterprise growth over recent years, Mr Pfahlert said Mr Hig-

gins had led the global movement, with 11 million social enterprises now active around the world.

“We’ve been able to bring to the North East of Victoria the first ever gathering of all of the world’s top policymakers and practitioners for what’s called community led rejuvenation, using social enterprise,” Mr Pfahlert said.

“A decade ago people didn’t understand that entrepreneurship would also be useful for kids to see themselves as creators for their own job in the future,

and that the same skills were going to be make them more employable.”

“People are looking to invest in themselves, to solve local issues and create new opportunities.

“We’re able to convene these types of discussions, buildnetworks and play a role in supporting these projects across Australia and around the world.”

Mr Pfahlert said young people, including a large number of First Nations leaders, wanted to lead the change that they seek in their communities.

A Social Enterprise Schools marketplace organised by primary and secondary students took place at Old Beechworth Gaol on Wednesday, with more information in next week’s Ovens and Murray Advertiser.

The 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum Rural Gathering was supported

by Bendigo Bank, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal).

For more information on ACRE visit www.acre. org.au.

A NEW national heatwave warning service will alert people of upcoming hot, hazardous weather within four days before the event happens.

Heatwaves are Australia’s most dangerous environmental hazard, resulting in more community deaths than bushfires, floods, cyclones, and severe storms combined.

The new heatwave warning service will provide an alert through the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather app and bureau website that a heat hazard is forecast within the coming four four days, helping Australians to prepare for and lessen the impacts of a heatwave events.

The release follows a successful trial with partner health and emergency service agencies.

The trial showed that the new warning service assisted partner agencies to provide timely information of the health risks of the extreme heat and helped to ensure health departments were better equipped to assist those vulnerable to heatstroke.

The alerts will include heatwave warnings issued by the bureau along with five sets of action statements aligned to heatwave severity, agreed with by partner health and emergency service agencies across Australia.

In the event of a heatwave, heatwave warnings will be issued by the bureau through the BOM weather app and bureau website, as well as media and social media, with health messages relating to heat provided by state and territory agencies.

A heatwave occurs when the maximum and the minimum temperatures are unusually hot over a three-day period at a location.

This is considered in relation to the local climate and past weather at the location.

For more information on heatwaves visit the Bureau’s heatwave knowledge centre Heatwave Service for Australia (bom.gov.au).

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Burke Museum goes back-to-back THE BURKE Museum team’s hard work in cataloguing collections for online community access has been rewarded with a prestigious award for the second year in a row.

On Tuesday night Burke Museum cultural heritage manager Cameron Auty on behalf of the Burke Museum was presented with the ‘Victorian Collections Award for Excellence in Museum Cataloguing (organisations with paid staff )’ at the 2022 Victorian Museum and Galleries Awards.

The prestigious awards, now in their 29th year and awarded by the Australian Museum and Galleries Association, recognise outstanding achievements and service in the museum, gallery and collecting sector.

The award acknowledged the Burke Museum team’s work in cataloguing the

Burke collections online using Victorian Collections, a free online cataloguing system that allows cultural treasures to be accessible and discoverable to the online community.

With the Burke team thrilled to be recognised, Mr Auty said the awards were a wonderful recognition of the hard work put in by the Beechworth Historic Precinct team over the past year.

“Seeing Indigo Shire represented on the big stage alongside the heavyweights of the industry shows the dedication and professionalism of the team in difficult times,” he said.

More than 1000 objects from the Burke museum collection have now been photographed, catalogued and shared online on the Victorian Collections website, enabling researchers,

students and the wider public to share in the region’s heritage from anywhere in the country.

“Winning two years in a row is an exciting achievement for the Burke Museum,” Mr Auty said.

“Our partnership with Deakin University providing online cataloguing internships for students across Australia is really starting to make an impact for us and the community museums and athenaeums across the Shire.”

Collections manager Ashleigh Giffney said she was proud of the team and all their hard work.

The Burke also finished runner-up in the Small Museums Award for the ‘People of Beechworth Exhibition’ and Ms Giffney placed second for the Individual Award for Excellence.

Mayor Bernard Gaffney

EXCITED: Burke Museum’s Cameron Auty (right) with Creative Victoria’s senior policy officer for Victorian cultural collections Dr Georgia Melville at the 2022 Victorian Museum and Galleries Awards on Tuesday night.

PHOTO: Simon Peter Fox Photography said the award and nominations reflected the hard work of the team at the Burke and demonstrated a small regional museum could make the cut among

its larger counterparts.

“We’re very proud of the team at the Burke and that such an achievement has been achieved here in Indigo Shire,” he said.

“Our cultural heritage is a huge part of what makes our shire unique, so the team is to be commended for its part in preserving this history.”

Greens announce Dr Cate Sinclair as candidate for Northern Victoria

NEW HOME: Indigo Shire Council confirmed a new temporary location for the historic Beechworth carriage collection has been found.

PHOTO: Indigo Shire Council

Home found for historic carriages

By RYAN MALCOLM A TEMPORARY home for Beechworth’s historic carriage collection has been found, however, details of the space are yet to be formally released.

The National Trust joined the Old Cranks and Indigo Shire Council (ISC) representatives in touring the site early last week, with a memorandum of understanding reached over a location which a council spokesperson confirmed was

in close proximity to the township.

National Trust Victoria chief executive officer Simon Ambrose is expected to rubberstamp the agreement upon his return from an overseas trip in the coming weeks, with details of the deal to be released shortly thereafter.

The carriages are currently being held at Billson’s Brewery under an expired lease.

ISC chief executive officer Trevor Ierino said finding a

home for the carriages was a positive step towards ensuring the security of the historic artefacts.

“Through the signing of a MoU with the trust, attention will now turn to research and conservation works required to ensure the long term future of the carriages is secure,” he said.

“This step will be an exciting process that will involve community volunteers and heritage experts.”

THE Greens have confirmed Dr Cate Sinclair as their lead upper house candidate for Northern Victoria ahead of November’s state election.

Dr Sinclair is a health clinician and researcher who manages her own small business, and is a mother of three.

In her work, and as the recent Greens candidate for the Federal Election, she heard frequently about the pressing need for investment and action for Northern regional communities.

“Northern Victoria is facing direct impacts of climate change, with floods, fires and droughts,” she said.

“We need action to replace coal and gas with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030, but Labor and the Liberals are still backing more coal and gas.

“For too long, our region has been taken for granted by the major parties.

“Investment into health, transport and housing affordability hasn’t kept up with the needs of the community.

“Our communities are incredibly resilient and resourceful, and know what the solutions are.

“The northern regions are positioned to build the green industries and agriculture to meet the demand for environmentally sustainable products, jobs and services.

“The Greens will invest in our northern communities to keep our region liveable

GREENS CANDIDATE CONFIRMED: Dr Cate Sinclair has been selected as the Greens lead candidate for the upper house in the upcoming state election. and thriving, which includes caring for our unique natural environment.

“I will push for a more transparent government that listens to the needs of regional Victoria, and build a strong, green future for all.

“The health and biodiversity of all ecosystems in northern regional Victoria are essential to our collective future, and together with First Nations people, we can build a strong future for all, and protect and generate these ecosystems.”

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Yackandandah Community Centre showcased next Friday

By CORAL COOKSLEY YACKANDANDAH locals have the chance to hear about exciting new developments when checking out the town’s community centre at its open house on Friday, October 14.

Yackandandah Community Centre (YCC) manager, David Thorpe, said significant changes had been made to its operations and the building in recent years.

“Our Open House is a great opportunity to showcase the centre, for people to find out more and have their questions answered,” he said.

With its rich history spanning 37 years, YCC - a member of the Upper Murray Regional Neighbourhood House Network - has been an important part of the community in providing a range of educational opportunities.

While education remained an important part of its operation, Mr Thorpe said the focus has changed to a more active role in community development where a number of initiatives are being worked on.

Among a number of existing YCC initiatives are annual community grants funded by the Op Shop distributed to Yackandandah community groups as well as providing funds for upgrades to facilities and services. v An expanded Op Shop with more space has meant w increased stock and choice with proceeds going back w into the community via the YCC Community Grants program.

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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: YCC chair Karen Keegan and manager David Thorpe can’t wait to showcase the community centre, talk about new developments and answer questions from the community. ter than ever and with new equipment in the centre’s meeting room, we have the best meeting space in Yack,’’ Mr Thorpe said.

“New audio-visual equipment gives fantastic connectivity for meetings and all sorts of gatherings and the room is free to use for community organisations.

“The open house will be a perfect opportunity for people to hear how our grants have benefited a wide range of Yack community groups.”

Mr Thorpe said the committee had worked hard on developing collaborative projects with a number of Yack organisations.

“There are a couple of those projects that we want to tell the community about,” he said.

He said existing collaborations included Indigo FM with a studio in the YCC building, auspiced and helped set up the Yackandandah Community Garden as well as the Yackandandah Women’s Shed.”

YCC chair, Karen Keegan said a collaboration with YCDCo would soon see some additional defibrillators installed in accessible locations in town with some locked up ones moved to accessible locations with 24 hours a day, seven days a week access.

“By working with other organisations, we can really create something positive for the community,’’ she said.

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ing with a number of Yack organisations to explore opportunities for helping the community develop strategies and programs to improve preparedness and recovery in the event of an emergency.

A great social asset for the town, Mr Thorpe said YCC connects community, provides a place for people to meet, develop new friendships, allows people to take part in activities, volunteer and find help with information and services.

The YCC’s open house at 29 High Street, Yackandandah is from 5pm.

“We are planning to make it a bit of a celebration with a local band and a sausage sizzle too,’’ Mr Thorpe p said.

PLANNING for Beechworth’s biggest annual event on the calendar is set to kick off in less than a week’s time, with an eye to attracting around 15,000 tourists to the town.

The Golden Horseshoes Festival committee is holding its Annual General Meeting in the Beechworth Town Hall at 6.30pm on Thursday, October 13 for the Easter long weekend festivity.

The volunteer committee that tirelessly worked to make this year’s event a great success is on the hunt for volunteers who can donate their time to help make the festival another success next year.

“The committee is very proud that they held the event with such a great outcome and was probably the biggest Easter event to date,” committee member Heidi Freeman said.

“We had the inaugural night lantern market in the Chinese Garden, bands, stilt walkers, vintage car displays, amusement park for the kids, history re-enactments, an Aboriginal ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony, and a very colourful parade.”

GREAT SPECTACLE: Dancers from the Hung Hing Lion Dancers Association performed for the first time in this year’s Golden Horseshoes Festival at Easter.

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Among other first-time program events were the Damu Dance Company, Hung Hing Lion Dancers Association and the re-enactment by the 8th Indi Light Horse Troop.

“Our small committee is very passionate about keeping the festival going so that both children and adults alike will have a memorable occasion and celebrate Easter,” Ms Freeman said.

“The committee is seeking participation from schools, community groups and individuals in a voluntary capacity and to come along to the meeting to volunteer their time with a passionate group of volunteers.”

“Even if the time volunteered is for just one task on the day, or during the lead up to the festival, all volunteers will be greatly appreciated as many hands make light work,” she said.

For community members wishing to help in planning for next year’s exciting line up, contact Heidi Freeman on 0417 140 921 or by email at heidi@freemanonford.com.

Those interested can also contact Jim Didolis on 0409 958 340 or email him at jim@ freemanonford.com.

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Solar scheme debuts at Yackandandah SES

FRESH POWER: Yackandandah SES unit controller Jackie Ashman shows off the station’s new solar amenities.

PHOTO: Matthew Charles-Jones

EFFORTS to reduce Yackandandah’s carbon footprint have accelerated over the last 12 months, with life-saving efforts in the township soon to be almost completely solar and battery powered.

The most recent upgrade, unveiled by Yackandandah SES last week, will see a 6kW solar system, 16kWh battery and 10kVA generator relay renewable power to the site, and ensure the station remains powered in the event an emergency cuts access to the local grid.

Part of a collaboration with volunteer group Totally Renewable Yackandandah

(TRY), the initiative also ties into the larger virtual power plant scheme gradually being implemented throughout the township.

SES Yackandandah unit controller Jackie Ashman said local crews had long been supportive of energy targets in Yackandandah.

“This installation provides our volunteers a huge boost for the often-challenging work we do to help the community stay safe during extreme weather events or accidents,” she said.

“We now know we can focus our efforts on responding to call-outs rather than

messing around without power, and with the added bonus we will dramatically slash our power bill, allowing us to invest on other purchases to magnify our service.

“It is also great to be part of a community push toward 100 per cent renewable energy, with a goal of building a new low-carbon local economy and bound with the important theme of community resilience.”

TRY president Matthew Charles-Jones said the volunteer group had worked closely with Indigo Shire Council to fund and plan the install, which also re-

ceived significant financial report from the Foundation for Regional and Rural Recovery and the ANZ Community Foundation.

“Today’s install is a testament to the sustained hard work by TRY, SES and the funders,” he said.

“A huge thank you is extended to project collaborators from all in Yackandandah as we strive for a more empowered, resilient and confident community.

“We can do this all at the same time as reducing cost to volunteers and working to reduce the worst effects of climate change.”

Public opening of local bush garden celebrated

By CORAL COOKSLEY AROUND 30 passionate landcarers held a first-time celebration with a public opening of a bush botanic garden project near the Chinese gardens towards the end of last month.

Local resident Mary Bould joined close friend and neighbour the late Ali Garnet in leading the project known as the Beechworth Bush Botanic Gardens (BBBG).

Beechworth Urban and Landcare Sustainability (BULS), Indigo Shire Council, the CFA, Beechworth Correctional Service community team, the Beechworth Men’s Shed and a dedicated group of volunteers also supported the ongoing project, which had attracted government funding.

Victorian Government support had been received through the Department of Environment, Land, Water

and Planning’s state-wide ‘Biodiversity Onground Action’ grants.

In her address, BULS member Nicki Munro spoke about the garden’s history with its transformation from being an unloved and uncared-for area to the bush garden’s funding as well as garden extensions into the wetlands area.

Beechworth’s Joy Phillips presented an informative account about the significance of gardens for people’s wellbeing, citing referenced sources.

“Nature-based interventions are an increasingly accepted part of Swedish health care, especially for stress-related disorders,” she said.

“They include activities like propagation, planting and harvesting, as well as just being in a garden.”

Ms Phillips said one of Ms Garnet’s special gifts had been her creativity,

with a special vision for the garden’s potential in a partnership, which expanded into a community of friends and neighbours.

“I believe Ali envisioned this coming together of friends,” she said.

“Ali planted the seeds, knowing the garden would take on a life of its own, and that human connections would emerge along with it.”

In March last year, Ms Garnet had said botanic gardens belong to a long tradition that spans many cultures and across many continents where plants are observed and celebrated with a chance to experiment, educate, share and label.

Ms Munro said the event had been a celebration of local Indigenous species in a garden setting for enjoyment and inspiration for the local community and visitors to the town.

CELEBRATED: Beechworth Urban and Landcare Sustainability members Mary Bould (left) and Nicki Munro were two of the passionate landcarers at the Beechworth Bush Botanic Gardens public opening last month.

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Community Christmas Lunch Looking for Volunteers The Beechworth Community Christmas Lunch Working Party is looking for community members who are wishing to assist and volunteer with a number of tasks to ensure the lunch can be provided for the community. For example, packing hampers, setting up and decorating the hall, helping out on Christmas Day and volunteer drivers.

All volunteers must have a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. The Working Party is able assist with arranging this documentation and we look to have this finalised by 30 November 2022. For more information, please contact the Working Party via Gabriella Tange on 03 5728 0200.

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You can complete the survey 3 different ways: 1. Hard copy at your next visit in the month of October 2. Scan the QR code with your tablet or smart phone 3. Online at: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/ AHAClientExperience2022

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Well-known local couple seek peninsula seachange T TIME TO ACT: Liberal MP for Benambra Bill Tilley alongside Beechworth-Wodonga Road, T after the Liberal Nationals pledged $10b to fix a tthe state’s road network if elected next month.

Tilley slams state road neglect POTHOLES and crumbling pavement are putting motorists’ lives at risk, according to Benambra MP Bill Tilley.

The Liberal Nationals this week pledged $10b over the next decade to fund a statewide road maintenance blitz if elected in November, which would see the current annual road asset management budget increase from around $600m to $1b annually.

Mr Tilley said the state of the roads was only second to health in the minds of many in the electorate.

“We all drive these roads, we know how bad they are,” he said.

“Look at the Up River and Gooramadda roads near Rutherglen, the temporary fixes on the Beechworth-Chiltern Road - it’s a disgrace.

“I’ve even had people who have lost control after hitting potholes on the Hume Freeway near Wodonga.”

Mr Tilley said a further $200m had been cut from road funding in the past two budgets, despite rising concerns about the state of Victoria’s roads.

“Roads budget cuts have never made sense as we watch our road network fall into a state of disrepair,” he said.

“The Andrews Labor Government has neglected Victoria’s road network, ignoring the genuine conV cern of road users across the state, in both the city and the country.”

By CORAL COOKSLEY A WELL-KNOWN couple entrenched in Beechworth community life for close to 20 years has headed south to the village of Mt Martha on the scenic Mornington Peninsula.

Gail and Terry Walsh, originally from Melbourne, had moved to Beechworth for a tree change - a change to a very different lifestyle and working arrangement for the pair.

“We were in our early 50s and decided to spend our last remaining working years together, running a bed and breakfast Kinross B&B in Loch Street for almost 10 years,” Terry said.

“Because we loved the town and its people, and had become enmeshed in many clubs and organisations, we decided to stay on after we sold the B&B business.”

The couple said it had been time to return south to be closer to family - their kids, grandkids and siblings.

Recognising a need to downsize to a more manageable home, Terry and Gail said Mount Martha was an ideal location where they could continue to live a relaxed, secure lifestyle in an area abounding in recreational activities, with hospital and medical support nearby as they get older.

MOVING SOUTH: Beechworth couple Terry and Gail Walsh have made the move south to the Morning Peninsula, after spending almost 20 years in the region.

“We have made many lasting friendships over the past two decades and will miss Beechworth - a town that has so much to offer,” Terry said.

“Apart from its rich history and natural beauty it offers all

residents ample opportunity to become connected, socialise and engage in many activities by joining various clubs and community organisations.”

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time living in Beechworth, Terry had executive roles in the local RSL Sub-Branch, Legacy, Rotary, Probus, Senior Citizens Club, croquet club, memorial hall committee, Beechworth Cemetery Trust, Friends of the Burke Museum, chamber of commerce, festival committees, and had performed duties as a Justice of the Peace.

Gail had supported and joined Terry in all of his activities while she had been a keen member of the Beechworth CWA and a committee member of both the senior citizens and croquet clubs.

“Our fondest memories of Beechworth will be the warmth, friendliness and caring nature of its people,” Terry said.

“Although we lived only a few minutes’ walk from the centre of town, we had to allow an hour just to pick up a litre of milk and loaf of bread stopping every so often to chat with someone we bumped into!

“From day one we were made to feel welcome in town and more so when we became involved in the community.

“Our message to all newcomers to Beechworth is to become part of the community by joining and contributing to one or more of its many and varied organisations.

“You will be doing yourself a great favour.”

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Independent state candidate launches campaign

BIG PLANS: Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes released a render of proposed works to the Victoria Hotel.

Rutherglen’s Victoria Hotel given major boost

CAMPAIGN LAUNCH: Independent candidate for Benambra Jacqui Hawkins will officially launch her campaign this weekend.

INDEPENDENT candidate for Benambra Jacqui Hawkins will officially launch what she labels a “values-based, grassroots campaign this weekend, only seven weeks out from the November 26 state election.

Having previously run as an Independent in 2018, Ms Hawkins will launch her second campaign at Wodonga’s Church Street Hotel on Saturday, with support from former federal Independent member for Indi, Cathy McGowan OAM, as well as former Wodonga deputy mayor Kat Bennett and local community leader Ross McKearney.

Ms Hawkins said she was looking forward to sharing her campaign journey and vision for independent representation at the launch.

“It’s a journey that has been all about taking the time to listen and learn,” she said.

“And what I’ve been hearing from people right across Benambra is that there’s a real appetite for independent representation here.

“We’ve seen the good work of our federal Independent members of parliament, and the difference that makes to investment and influence in decision-making on things like the federal integrity bill and climate action.

“Local people are ready for change - they want some of these big issues we’ve been experiencing the past few years to be addressed meaningfully in state parliament - issues like local healthcare, cost of living, housing,

early childhood education.”

She said a key priority would be attracting investment in a new singlesite hospital for Albury-Wodonga.

“Securing a new hospital for our growing border community is undoubtedly my first priority this state election,” she said.

“It’s absolutely time that the major parties stopped passing the buck on this one, and stopped playing politics with our health.

“I’m committed to fighting for the investment we need, across party divides, across borders, and at all levels of government.”

To RSVP to the 12:30pm free event, visit https://www.jacquihawkins.org/ events/official-campaign-launch.

WORKS to redevelop Rutherglen’s iconic Victoria Hotel are expected to be completed next year, following a $500,000 tourism commitment by the State Government.

The Main Street mainstay, which was first erected as a pub and stay house in 1868, is set to benefit from a new interior ground flood and balcony, while restoration work will also be completed on the building’s façade.

A new outdoor area, which includes a beer garden, dining pavilion and private dining area, will be able to host up to 195 patrons, with an eye to increasing the venue’s attractiveness to locals and visiting foodies.

Some 19 jobs are expected to be generated during

construction works.

Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes said the works would be a major addition to the township, with Rutherglen set to attract and keep visitors for longer and further support business in the local area.

“This is a fantastic outcome for Rutherglen,” she said.

“It will not only attract more visitors to the town but encourage them to see all the great sights, activities and hospitality that the region has to offer.”

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Friday October 7 (tonight) BEECHWORTH LIBRARY: 5.30pm - 7.30pm.

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Time for litter action ELEVEN-year-old Charles Lloyd lives in Beechworth and attends Montessori School.

What do you do you like to do in your spare time?

I pick grapes with my friends during the grape season.

How did you start grape picking?

I came with my dad, mum and my brother and we started to pick grapes and I decided I liked this job so I wanted to keep on doing this.

What do you love about it?

You can go out in the field, pick grapes with your friends and family and do all sorts of things like making wine.

What does belonging to a community mean to you?

It’s about feeling very safe. If you’re going to live in a good community, it can be very safe to ride your bike or go for a walk and all that sort of thing. And people can be very caring and look after each other. So besides the importance of doing the right thing, and not leaving rubbish.

Do you think the community should be caring about all the people that live in it?

Well, yes, I think it should be caring because everyone is really nice here, and then it’s also very welcoming and warm.

What do you do in the community?

I collect cans and give them to the recycling centre because I think it’s bad to let junk float on the lake and the rivers so the turtles and fish don’t choke on it What is the most important current community issue for you?

I think there’s still tonnes of rubbish and litter out there, we just need to work together and make it happen to clean it up.

What would do to improve that situation?”

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I would probably work as a team with some friends and some adults to get a few carts and trollies to work around the lake first, and then we’ll start going into town, put it all into a massive bin and into a car and take it all the way to Albury to the recycling centre.

What is an important world issue for you?

You know how you sometimes see a lot of litter and pink foam in places like Melbourne and places where all their litter is. I think some people care a lot about it but I think some people just want to let it go and they don’t really care about it.

Is there a person you would like to come to Indigo and help the community?

I’d like Anthony Albanese to come to Beechworth or Wodonga because we have to go across the border to Albury to recycle the cans and we can’t actually do that because it’s a long way away. I’d like one that’s close to us, about 15 or 30 minutes away.

What would you show him around the shire?

I’d show him what’s happening to Beechworth and tell him what needs to happen.

What book are you reading?

I’m reading ‘Fish in a Tree’. It’s about this girl who thinks her life is quite bad but it turns out to be good.

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Weather wards off golfers again

By DYLAN POOL NO competition golf was held at Beechworth over the last week due to weather conditions, but it was great to see so many out playing socially when the weather was fine.

Nine-hole Thursday twilight golf started this week.

Cost is $15 and includes golf, first drink, BBQ and money hole.

Raffles will also be held on the night.

Hit off from 4:30pm5:10pm.

This is open to everyone!

Friday Twilight also starts this week.

Tonight the par 3 course will be played and a BBQ will follow.

Hit off is from 3pm to 5pm.

Hopefully the weather holds out and we can play.

Thursday and Friday twilight will continue every week from now on.

The Men’s and Ladies’ tournaments are scheduled for Sunday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 19 respectively.

Keep an eye out for more information in the coming days.

With the forecast wet weather coming these events may be postponed.

Golden Serpents open boating season with 100-strong ceremony ■

From back page She said over time, dragon boat racing had become a way to commemorate Qu Yuan’s death and to celebrate his heroic spirit.

“The reason for this ceremony is to awaken the dragon, to protect our club members, paddlers, volunteers and spectators on the day,” she said.

“Water is splashed on the dragon’s head to bless it, with a sprig of spring onion into its mouth because it’s hungry after it’s been woken up.”

Invited guests Benambra MP Bill Tilley, Indigo Shire councillor Larry Goldsworthy and Beechworth Secondary College principal Trish Broom helped club juniors Connor Taylor, River Scott-Crameri and Lexi Bussell perform the “Awakening the Dragons” ceremony.

Dragon boating friends from the Brave Hearts and Mt Beauty paddling communities as well as interested locals were among a close to 100-strong crowd.

A grant was also presented to the club courtesy of Community Bank Beechworth and District Bendigo Bank’s Lori Campbell, in order to purchase equipment.

DRAGONS AWAKENED: Invited guests Benambra MP Bill Tilley and Beechworth Secondary College principal Trish Broom helped perform the “Awakening the Dragons” ceremony.

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WEATHER WORRY: Beechworth golfers have been hampered by recent wet weather, resulting in little competition golf taking place.

THE schedules for the remainder of the senior competitions in the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association have been announced, revealing a bumper B grade roster and a reduced number of teams in C grade.

The B grade competition will be comprised of 12 teams, up from 10 sides from last season thanks to the inclusion of Beechworth Wanderers and Merton.

Six sides will compete for the C grade premiership as opposed to the 10 from last

season: Benalla Bushrangers, Beechworth Wanderers, Rovers United Bruck, Greta, Gapsted and Yarrawonga-Mulwala.

The A grade and A reserve fixtures were released in early September, but the association’s junior competition is yet to be confirmed - the WDCA has confirmed the first round of the junior completion will be played on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15.

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RITUAL: The Golden Serpents Dragon Boat Club formally commenced the season during a ritual on the banks of Lake Sambell last weekend.

Dragons awaken

By CORAL COOKSLEY THE sound of beating drums on Beechworth’s Lake Sambell marked the ceremonial start for the launch of the dragon boat season by the local club on Saturday, as paddlers made their way to shore.

Among protocols for the special event held by the Golden Serpents Dragon Boat Club were friendship-protection

Golden Serpents p open p boating g season with 100-strong g ceremonyy bracelets given to paddlers, before placing incense sticks in a special sand-filled dish.

Audience members were also invited to participate.

Event MC and club president Brendan Maher undertook ‘Welcome to Country’ while member Christine Gabriel read the Paddlers Oath

and Paddlers prayer.

Club coach Diane Edmondson gave a brief history of dragon boating and the significance of Awakening of the Dragon by dotting the eyes of the dragon boat, and completed a Blessing of the Boats in the traditional Chinese ceremony.

A ritual of drummers and paddlers back paddling and sprinting to shore three times followed, before Ms Edmondson detailed dragon boat racing’s 4th century BC Chinese heritage.

Ms Edmondson said dragon boat racing dated back to the 4th Century BC in China.

“According to legend, Qu Yuan, a revered poet and statesman hurled himself into the Mi-Lo River to protest the corrupt regime of the reigning Chou Dynasty emperor,” she said.

With news of his drowning, local fishermen launched boats in a race to be first to re-

cover Qu Yuan’s body but were too late.

“Fearing his body would be preyed upon by fish, the evil spirits, and other denizens of the river, the boatmen beat their paddles furiously upon the water while it was also said they threw rice dumplings into the river as a sacrifice to his heroic spirit,” Ms Edmondson said.

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