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RODEO BACK ON THE CALENDAR WITH the easing of restrictions, and a policy steering away from lockdowns, the event calendar is rapidly filling up for 2022. The sale yards are full of prospective buyers, the Tallangatta Expo along with the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo and Henty are all drawing interest, and the Merrijig Rodeo returned to the North East after a brief hiatus. A sold out crowd of over 6000 flooded the 44th annual Merrijig Rodeo over the Labour Day long weekend in perfect weather conditions, with all riders rising to the occasion and putting on a show.

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Vibrant future for Shepparton GREATER Shepparton has been identified as one of 20 regional centres that would benefit from new investment to strengthen nationwide regional renewal.

Early March saw the launch of the National Farmers’ Federation’s Regional Development Precincts at the SPC headquarters in Shepparton, with Infrastructure Australia adding weight to the NFF’s proposal with the recent release of their Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps report.

Fiona Simson, president of the NFF, said that the fate of agriculture and regional communities is inextricably linked, and for agriculture to thrive, strong regional communities are needed.

“It’s an exciting time in rural and regional Australia as thou-

sands of people recognise the potential in our regions, but we need a strategy and the right infrastructure to support this population growth, providing the same services people expect in urban areas, while also creating new opportunities,” said Ms Simson.

“By having a clear picture of our regions’ strengths and gaps combined with the recommendations in both reports we can hit the ground running, capitalising on the recent regional population growth and opportunities in domestic manufacturing capabilities.”

The Greater Shepparton region has nearly 70,000 residents and a regional economy spread across 2422 square kilometres that generates an estimated $3.7 billion per year.

Geraldine Christou, the director of Sustainable Development at Greater Shepparton City Council, said that the region has been proactively advocating for infrastructure and supporting programs to further grow the agricultural sector, as well as making the region a more liveable and inclusive city.

“Such focused economic initiatives are crucial to help the region pivot away from the disruption of the pandemic,” Ms Christou said.

Combining its investments under the brand ‘Great things happen here’, Shepparton has already been working hard to present a unified picture of the region’s strengths, which include not only its agricultural base but its lifestyle, accessibility, educational and healthcare facilities.

The NFF report serves to further reinforce the progressive direction council has taken.

“Greater Shepparton has a serious competitive advantage when it comes to investment,’’ said Ms Christou.

“The region has an abundance of affordable fertile land, fresh water and plenty of sunshine.

“The climate is ideal for produce, which is evident in the region being the very heart of Australia’s food bowl, producing 25 per cent of Victoria’s agricultural production.”

In recent years, Catherine Velisha and other vegetable growers have expanded from the Werribee area into Shepparton and surrounds, with Cannatrek and its medicinal cannabis plantation

also making the region home.

Sydney-founded Ripe Robotics have also based themselves in Shepparton, choosing the area for investment and its proximity to the state’s fruit growers.

The tech start-up is already fielding calls from all over the world regarding the company’s fruit picking robots which are in the final stages of trial and development.

“Other large investments include a $60 million packing facility FruitCo as part of Geoffrey Thompson’s expansion,” said Ms Christou.

“SCS Plastics are redeveloping and expanding their plastic packaging facility, alongside a rebrand of the Freedom Food Group in Noumi.

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EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE: Past and present educators, children and families have been invited to join a local childcare centre‘s parade at the Golden Horseshoes Festival next Saturday. Beechworth Community Child Care Centre director Mandy Holt said the youngsters will be dressed in colourful and bright oufits for Easter. “It will be lovely to see families and everyone come together, rejoice and have some fun,” she said. “We‘ve been in every festival as long as I can remember except for the last couple of years where the festival had been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and I‘ve been here for 22 years with some of our educators who have been teaching here for 30 years.” Ms Holt said the call out to participate had been placed in the Childcare Centre‘s newsletters and social media pages. Pictured (from left) assistant director and kindergarten teacher Lourdes Lucani with youngsters Theo Howlett, Harvey Deuis, Hannah Flint, Tom Butters, Celeste Knight, Piper McNeil, educator Gina Edward with director Mandy Holt standing behind are looking forward to the parade. More festival news page 2.

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Ausnet outage on Monday hits hard WITH a devastating couple of years for businesses in Beechworth impacted by the coronavirus pandemic next Monday’s shutdown by Ausnet could not come at a worse time as tourists begin to flood into town for the school holidays.

The April 11 outage will affect 1227 properties among them a majority of businesses in Camp and

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Ford streets as well as properties in Wooragee.

The expected revenue losses caused by the shutdown has angered at least one business owner, Beechworth Express newsagent’s Ian McVea, who questioned

why Ausnet had planned the outage for the first day of the school holidays in the week leading up to Easter.

“It’s been a tough couple of years and it closes the CBD down when tourists are heading into town,” he said.

An Ausnet spokesperson said the outage is required to build a new substation for the Water Board.

“The work has been planned for the school holidays as the outage will interrupt power supply to four schools,” the spokesperson said.

“It involves the replacement of several complex poles and structures in the area in order to make an increased supply available to an upgraded sewer treatment plant that is required

to support the town.”

Member for Benambra Bill Tilley said as the community recovers from the lockdowns that put so much pressure on small businesses that any disruption, anything that puts added cost on their business or affects people’s jobs, needs to be fully explained and consider the entire community.

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Golden Horseshoes Festival just a week away

By CORAL COOKSLEY

PULLING THE PLUG: A shutdown by Ausnet next Monday to build a new substation will impact 1227 properties in Beechworth and Wooragee.

Ausnet outage on Monday hits hard ■

From page 1 “SP Ausnet have told me that this work is essential and could only be done at this time because of its impact on the four schools in Beechworth,” he said.

“That’s sounds reasonable but so too does the call from businesses who have reached out to my office saying this is the busiest time of the year - peak school holidays and full of autumn holidaymakers.

“We need to get the balance right.”

The Ausnet spokesperson said Ausnet understood there is never a good time to be without power and apologised for the inconvenience caused.

“In scheduling these works, we’ve tried to balance the needs of the various community stakeholders and unfortunately, due to the nature of this requirement, we are unable to reschedule,” she said.

THIS year’s Golden Horseshoes Festival held over the Easter long weekend is shaping up to be one of the biggest with a full street parade this year since since COVID thwarted the event over the last two years.

The fun run has also made a big comeback and the Beechworth Rotary Club is also holding its popular Easter market at Queen Victoria Park.

Beechworth Football and Netball Club is excited to bring back the town’s fun run as part of the festival on Easter Saturday for the first time in three years.

The three kilometre event is perfect for those wanting to run, amble or walk the course, as well as for families and takes off around Baarmutha Park, using the old mile track.

A new 10 kilometre course sets off from the football ground, heads out onto Alma Road and then down Kibble Lane and return for an MCG style finish.

Race director Alison Maher said the pretty bushland course has some challenging sections.

“There will be entertainment along the way to keep competitors merry too,” she said.

Club president Adam Fendyk said the club hoped to attract locals and visitors travelling to Beechworth for the weekend.

“This event is perfect for indi-

FUN RUN BACK: Beechworth Football and Netball Club’s Harry Taylor (left), Sarah Robinson, Ruby McCormick, Will Love and Henry McCormick are looking forward to the fun run.

PHOTO: Ali Maher viduals keen to run a quick time, or families wanting to enjoy the great outdoors with something for everyone,” he said.

With the event kicking off at 9am from the football ground, the club is keen to have registrations in as early as possible to help with a streamlined event.

Cash and spot prizes, egg and bacon rolls and coffee will be there for the uptake too.

Beechworth Rotary Club’s Easter market will be held in Queen Victoria Park on Easter Saturday and Sunday offering something for everyone with 85 stalls according to market coordinator John Costello.

“Food stalls will be in the CBD area as well as cafes up the street which is good for the town,” he said.

With stallholders from around Beechworth and regional areas needing to a stay night, Mr Costello said it had been good for local accommodation providers.

“Some people haven’t been able to come along as accommodation had been booked out around the region,” he said.

He said the event boosted the local economy.

“There are good things to do and the market provides something for tourists too,” he said.

Mr Costello said funds raised

through the market will help Rotary support local projects, such as the pontoon on Lake Sambell, as well as national and international projects.

“This year we’ve had the floods that we have donated to, and we support a national group called Shelter Box which provides a tent and essentials to help with those affected by natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes.

Ms Maher suggested participants register for the fun run as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Visit www.beechworthgolde n h o r s e s h o e s.c o m .a u / f u n run for registration details and the link at www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register. aspx?E=46817 with registrations closing at 5pm on Good Friday.

For enquiries contact Ms Maher on 0438 269 319.

For an action packed Easter long weekend of fun from Friday, April 15 to Monday, April 18 including the main event on Saturday, April 16 and features the Golden horse shoeing, fun park activities for the kids, a Beechworth Old Cranks ‘show and shine’, pipe bands, Lion dances, Welcome to Country, three other markets, an Easter egg hunt and everything in between.

Visit www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au for more information and the program.

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Integrity commission must be parliament priority INDEPENDENT federal MP Helen Haines has called for the next parliament to pass her Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill as a first item of business, irrespective of who forms government.

The challenge comes days before Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce the federal election, before which he promised to deliver an integrity commission, a broken election promise.

“The overwhelming majority of Australians want a federal integrity commission to hold politicians to account,” Dr Haines said.

“All Australians agree on this - governments need to be accountable for how they spend our taxpayer money.

“Australians are tired of seeing endless corruption issues, of bad behaviour by both sides of politics.

“We are sick of billions of dollars wasted for political gain.”

Dr Haines said people in Indi wanted to know the decisions made by the government were being made in the public interest, not for political gain.

“Just last week in the

budget we saw over $13 billion in taxpayer money dished out to infrastructure projects without businesses cases and hand-picked projects in target Coalition seats,” she said.

“It’s just the beginning.

We know there’s at least $2 billion more in project announcements coming before the election.

“If there was less waste in government spending and more accountability, we could slash waiting times for GPs, reduce wait times and gap fees for psychologists and build new hospitals and aged care facilities.

“Instead we don’t have accountability about where our taxpayer funds are going.

“That’s why I’m fighting for a robust federal integrity commission.”

Dr Haines said stamping out corruption in politics would have a direct economic impact.

“Figures from Transparency International and PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) show that worsening perceptions of corruption in Australia have reduced GDP by up to $72.3 billion per year, or around 4 per cent of

GDP,” she said.

Dr Haines said no matter the election result, she would work to hold the government to account.

Haines’ bill for an integrity commission progressed further than any other proposal for an integrity body in this parliament and secured a majority on the floor of the House of Representatives before ultimately failing due to an “undemocratic technicality”, which made it near impossible for a vote to pass under COVID restrictions which limited the number of MPs allowed in the chamber.

Dr Haines started her fight for an integrity commission at the Beechworth Courthouse more than two years ago in February 2020, drawing inspiration from the story an innocent Beechworth goldminer, William Guest who was shot by local police at the height of the goldrush in 1853.

It was at that event in February 2020 that Dr Haines developed a set of five principles for a robust federal integrity commission: - Broad jurisdiction, covering everyone involved in the federal government and public service

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PHOTO: Helen Haines - One set of common rules or standard of behaviour - Appropriate powers to fulfill its purpose - Fair hearings, with investigations conducted openly when in the public interest - Accountability to the people “The people of Indi have always known corruption and mismanagement when they see it,” she said.

The Centre for Public Integrity has assessed Dr Haines’ Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill

as “gold standard”.

The bill has received widespread support and endorsement from legal experts including former High Court and Supreme Court justices and academic experts in anti-corruption.

Dr Haines also opened her Beechworth Hub in the Red Shed that opens on to Phillips Lane at the back of the Ford Street shops between Ford and Lock Streets off Church Street) on Tuesday night.

The hub is also accessible from the IGA carpark.

Beechworth hub coordinator Libby Hosking said the opening means people can now obtain information, buy merchandise to support the campaign as well as volunteer their support.

“We had a team working towards the official opening on Tuesday night,” she said.

“We have a strong supporter group in Beechworth and in the last election that group travelled far and wide around Indi to support other communities, and we will be doing the same again for this election,” she said.

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A very happy Easter from Chiltern

By CORAL COOKSLEY COLOURFUL Easter creations have decorated Chiltern’s main street on street poles bringing big smiles to locals and visitors alike.

The clever creations have become a tradition for special occasions throughout the year started five years ago by volunteers known as the Chiltern Yarn Bombers.

Member Tania Beattie said a group of ladies wanted to learn to crochet where there were people happy to teach taught the others.

“It evolved from there and has been a way for different people around the town to connect and promotes a sense of community,” she said.

“The group began with Christmas decorations for 2017 including creations for a musical jam festival the following year and has grown since then.”

Tania said that the Chiltern craft ladies from the local Neighbourhood House joined around two years later and together with other contributors from the community have continued

the wonderful work.

“We regularly meet at the Neighbourhood House on a Friday night around once a month or at someone’s home except when it had not been possible through COVID restrictions,” she said.

“Most people crochet with a few knitters.

“Community members feel that they have contributed and it’s a chance to meet other people too.

“I have met many different people who I would not have otherwise met had I not been part of the group.

“It’s quite social too as we

enjoy getting together for outings.”

Tania said the creations helped people feel happy in the town with many positive comments on the Chiltern Facebook page.

Besides bringing people together, the avid crocheter said it promoted the town as it becomes a tourist attraction where people stop, talk and take photos.

“It’s quite a conversational point,” she said.

The ladies are now working on creations including crocheted poppies for Anzac Day.

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Historic carriages still looking for a new home

By SHANE DOUTHIE INDIGO Shire Council and the National Trust (Victoria) have ruled out using the refurbished railway goods shed as a new location for the historic carriage collection currently housed by Bilson’s Brewery.

The O&M Advertiser reported in May last year that the lease at the carriages’ current location runs out in November and council and the National Trust both said they would be seeking a new location once COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

Despite their efforts a new location has not been confirmed as yet which has frustrated members of the Beechworth History and Heritage Society (BHHS).

Society president Elizabeth Mason said the historic goods shed was the perfect venue for the carriages.

“We have had engineers look at it who confirm the collection would fit there and the railway precinct could be developed into a transport tourism centre,” Ms Mason said.

“The goods shed was refurbished and has been sitting empty for coming up to five years because council wants to wait for a commercial tenant.

“That could take years to happen.”

Indigo council director of community and economic development, Mark Florence, said although a commercial tenant for the railway goods shed had not yet been found, council remained optimistic of a positive outcome.

“We did conduct two expressions of interest and there was significant interest but no formal approach and then COVID-19 hit,” Mr Florence said.

Danger period over, but threat of fires still stands

SEARCH CONTINUES: Indigo Shire Council and the National Trust have said they are still on the hunt for a new home for Beechworth’s historic Carriage Collection. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley “We decided we would revisit that when the economy was getting back to normal.

“There was considerable federal and council money put into the refurbishment on the understanding it would be a commercial tenant, something complementary to the precinct such as a cafe or tourism operation and we are committed to that.”

Dr Annette Shiell, executive manager collections and cul-

tural projects at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), said the trust is the custodian of the collection and is committed to working with the wider community to conserve and interpret the collection.

“We are undertaking a multi-staged approach to manage the collection and secure its longterm future,” she said.

“Our current priority is rehousing the collection so it can be conserved and made avail-

able to the public.

“We are currently considering options for relocation, and will continue to engage with stakeholders including Indigo Shire Council and the Beechworth Heritage and Historical Society.

“The National Trust very much appreciates the community’s support for this collection and is looking forward to working with the Beechworth community to bring the Carriage Collection to its potential.”

DESPITE CFA District 24‘s fire danger period coming to a close, fire officials have urged local residents to remain vigilant when burning–off or lighting private fires.

According to new CFA data, 10 per cent grass, scrub and bushfires were ignited by escaped private fires, equating to approximately 2000 fires over the previous 10 bushfire seasons which could have been avoided.

Of vegetation fires responded to by CFA members statewide in the last decade, some 6.3 per cent were caused by inadequately controlled fires, while 3.3 per cent had escaped after being left unattended.

Other leading causes were fires re– kindling after being improperly extinguished (13.9 per cent) and high wind (4.1 per cent).

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the new data was a timely reminder for citizens to take care when undertaking burn–offs in regions where the fire danger period had closed.

“Unfortunately, many vegetation fires start from escaped campfires and recreational fires,” he said.

“It’s vital to know how to properly light and maintain a campfire to make sure it doesn’t go bush.

“Before lighting a fire, check fire restrictions and weather conditions – not only the day of your fire but in the following days when a badly extinguished fire can flare up in warm and windy weather.

“We urge people to exercise extreme caution when cleaning up properties using private burn–offs and encourage people to visit our website (cfa.vic.gov.au) for tips on how to safely do that.”

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NEW NAME for Community Advisory Committee: Community Connection Health COMMUNITY CONNECTION – HEALTH (CC-H) is the new name for BHS Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC has recently undergone a review and reflection and wanted to more accurately reflect the connection with community in its role within and advocating for those in the community who are accessing the health services.

Community Connection – Health (CC-H) incorporates the existing important roles and responsibilities of the CAC and highlights the importance of community voice in health concerns service provision and ambassadorship role of the CC-H members. The new name aligns with the strategic direction of BHS and is consistent with other services provided at the health service such as Club Connection.

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Service Recognition Awards BHS welcomed our staff and volunteers to attend a lunch and ceremony to acknowledge their years of service to the health service. After a two year hiatus due to COIVD-19 restrictions, the gardens provided a beautiful setting to congratulate the years of dedication, commitment and support for all.

Thank you to all our staff.

Dot Stelling (bottom left) – an amazing 35 years of service as a volunteer.

Neil Price (top right) – 45 years of service in food services and head chef.

Hello from the new Director of Clinical Services – Angela Clement I feel very privileged to have commenced in the role of Director of Clinical Services at BHS. I am dedicated to ensuring that the high level of excellence and quality clinical expertise of services continues to be provided at BHS for all patients, residents, relatives and visitors to the health service.

I am supportive of and invested in all staff at the health service to ensure their wellbeing and continued enjoyment in being employed at BHS. I have been a registered nurse for 42 years and feel humbled to continue to work within the local healthcare sector and for such a community involved organisation.

I have experience in paediatric, midwifery, emergency, surgical and most recently residential age care as a Home Manager in Albury.

I enjoy reading, spending and sharing time with family, friends and grandchildren.

Thanks to everyone who has made me feel so welcome already.

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Helping people in Lismore flood affected areas

By CORAL COOKSLEY BIG hearts have created busy hands with working bees well underway between a group of Boomerang Bag organisations in the North East to help flood affected people in Lismore.

As a combined effort, volunteers from Albury-Wodonga, Beechworth, Corowa, Kiewa/Tangambalanga, Tallangatta and Wangaratta will stitch 500 cloth bags for toiletries to go to people in need in the flood affected areas.

Among donations to purchase items have been from Fletchers Supplies in Wangaratta, and the Melbourne Sikh community with a $1000 donation from the Corowa Boomerang Bags.

Items include razors, shampoo, conditioner, soap, face washers, toothpaste, toothbrushes and bamboo or recycled plastic combs.

Beechworth Boomerang Bags volunteer Anne Wilson said Sikh community members will take the bags to Lismore.

“We hope to have the pro-

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BUSY HANDS: Beechworth Boomerang Bags volunteers Anne Wilson (left), Shital Ranva (photographed with her 11-month-old son Vrish) and Iris Mannik are some of the helpers making toiletry bags to help flood affected people in Lismore.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley ject completed in two weeks time,” she said.

“The group is also looking for additional donations to buy more toothbrushes and toothpaste.”

A donation bucket will be at the Lions sausage sizzle being held outside the RSL Club in Ford Street on Easter Saturday for toiletry bag items.

Boomerang Bags’ Iris Mannik said Lions will purchase products that Boomerang Bags do not already have.

“We did this for those affected by the devastating 2020 summer bushfires too,” she said.

Anne said group efforts are a small way where they can help people who are suffering.

“We want to help people who have lost everything and brighten their day,” she said.

Donations can be also be made by contacting the local Boomerang Bag group by email at beechworthboomerangbags@gmail com.

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CFA fundraises for Royal Children’s Hospital

By CORAL COOKSLEY SHORT bursts of sirens will be heard around the shire at the end of next week as local Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers rattle tins asking the community to chip in for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal on April 15.

CFA Beechworth urban fire brigade captain Tracy McVea who coordinates the day said CFA volunteers from Beechworth, Wooragee and Stanley units will be collecting for a combined fundraising effort.

“We help and support the community in many ways and it’s rewarding to be able to raise funds for such a significant cause,” she said.

“It’s close to our hearts as many

CFA members across the state have had children in the Royal Children’s Hospital.”

Yackandandah CFA captain Yves Quaglio said besides the unit preventing and fighting fires collecting for such an important cause is part of what they do for the community.

“We always contribute to our community in some way,” he said For 71 years the Victoria’s CFA has proudly supported the appeal where more than $35million has been raised since 1951, helping the hospital deliver world-class care to sick kids.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer Kaylene Jones, CFA Warrandyte Lieutenant Camren Jones and three of his brigade members joined staff and fam-

ilies at the Royal Children’s Hospital to launch this year’s campaign.

In praising CFA volunteers’ commitment Ms Jones said it is a testament to the volunteers’ communitymindedness, that not only do they volunteer to keep their communities safe from fire and other emergencies - in their remaining spare time they are also fundraising for other causes,” she said.

“We are incredibly proud of that effort and pleased to once again stepup and support the Appeal in 2022.

“It has been a tough few years for many Victorians, but if you can, please make a donation to this important cause.”

Victorians can also donate to local brigades’ appeals online.

FOR THE KIDS’ SAKE: The ambassadors of the 2022 Good Friday Appeal, Alex Wyatt and Isla Maggan, were both diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and will be hoping people dig deep to support the Royal Children’s Hospital.

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By STEVE KELLY A LONG-RUNNING program that helps community leaders develop their skills and knowledge through experienced based learning has received $190,000 to facilitate this year’s course.

Alpine Valleys Community Leadership is one of nine state-wide programs to share in $1.81 million in Victorian Government funding to support the development of emerging leaders.

People like Indi incumbent MP Helen Haines, who completed the course in 2002, are in the program’s alumni.

Some 20 new students, with seven who live or work in Wangaratta, are in this year’s cohort.

Anthony Griffiths, an Alumni of the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Annual Program, and current Chair of the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Inc said the funding will help in the delivery of accessible and affordable programs that equip current and emerging community leaders with the skills and knowledge to effectively contribute to their communities.

Program executive officer Jacqui Bramwell said the funding covers expenses such as study tours, for example the 2022 cohort visited the Prairie in Beechworth as a bonding exercise to understand themselves better, but also work with others as they navigate team projects throughout the year.

The enrollees will head to Melbourne next week for two days where they will look at examples of state-wide leadership and how this links to regional change and development.

Ms Bramwell said they are either meeting leaders from North East Victoria, who now have state-wide leadership roles, or they will look at state-wide issues and how these are being dealt with at a government policy level and how this impacts the region.

She said they will even get some use of the Australian Institute for Company Directors boardroom on Collins Street.

“Participants have described the course as life-changing because it’s changes the lens from which they were using or it’s challenged some of their attitudes about things,” she said.

“They have become part of a network in North East Victoria because they are dealing with some of the same issues that others who have done the course have dealt with.

“The course definitely gives people more confidence and helps them understand their own leadership style and to trust it.

“It also about helping people step out of their comfort zone, take risks and try new things.”

The course involves several skill based workshops and enables participants to meet other leaders in different sectors in the North East.

Ms Bramwell explained that this covers everything from public speaking, grant writing and working with an organisation to develop a strategic plan, and use of social media.

The course runs for 20 days throughout the year, usually on a Friday and applications for the 2023 cohort will open mid-year.

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Until April 29 STANLEY ATHENAEUM AND PUBLIC ROOM. 10am-12.30pm. ‘Around the World in Eighty Maps: The Philips’ Imperial Atlas of the World 1890.’ The arrival in Stanley June 1890 of this impressive ‘Philips’ Imperial Atlas of the World’ from England would have been as exciting and equivalent to the arrival of ‘Google maps’. It created a ‘window on the world’ and has been frequently visited.

Location: 2 Mt Stanley Road, Stanley.

Friday (tonight), April 8 STANLEY SMALL HALLS CONCERT: 7pm10pm at the Stanley Soldiers Memorial Hall.

Liv Cartledge, Melbourne-based indi folk singers Charm of Finches along with Australian songwriter Jack Carty. Family event. Visit www.festivalofsmallhalls.com/stanley-2022 for more information and tickets.

Saturday, April 9 THE OFF-GRID LIVING FESTIVAL. Centennial Park, McGregor Street, Eldorado. One of

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the best sustainability events in Australia, maintaining a grassroots vibe by combining education and entertainment for one amazing weekend in North-East Victoria. Be inspired by this huge array of unique exhibitors, talk stages, workshops and people from all walks of life who are passionate about sustainability and life off-grid. Parking available onsite for a gold coin donation to the CFA. For more information visit offgridlivingfestival.com.au ‘SPRING DITCH’ in STANLEY. An actionpacked day of music and family fun. For more information and tickets visit www. springditch.com SMALL HALLS CONCERT: Doors open 6.30pm. Charm of Finches and Jack Carty at the Barnawartha Soldier’s Memorial Hall.

Family event. Visit www.festivalofsmallhalls. com/barnawartha-2022 for more information and tickets.

Sunday, April 10 THE OFF-GRID LIVING FESTIVAL. See Saturday for event details.

RUTHERGLEN FARMERS MARKET. 9am to 12.30pm. Douglas Street. Seasonal and regional produce. Held on the second Sunday of every month. More than 25 stall holders offering everything from artisan breads, to seasonal fruits and vegetables, oils, jams, preserves, local honey, artisan wares and much more.

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MASTER CRAFTERS: Seeing experts demonstrate traditional crafts such as spinning, weaving, leathercraft, woodworking and blacksmithing is one of the many highlights of the annual Off-Grid Living Festival which is being held in Eldorado this weekend. The event showcases all kinds of sustainable and grassroots practices, from environmentally friendly building and renovation ideas to home crafts and hobbies people of all ages can enjoy at home. Be inspired and entertained, with a full list of exhibitors and activities plus access to tickets at www.offgridlivingfestival.com.au.

COUNTRY LOVE: Yackandandah’s Nicky Carr has fulfilled her dream to return to the town where she is building a new home.

Lack of GPs servicing smaller rural towns a concern for Nicky NICKY Carr has lived in Yackandandah for just over 12 months but has had a long association with the region.

Growing up in Tallangatta then Wodonga, she spent time during school holidays at Yackandandah’s former Storey’s farmstay riding horses.

After a move to Melbourne to attend university her parents shifted onto a farm at Yackandandah.

“I loved coming ‘home’ to visit the farm and continue my love affair with Yack and it was always a dream to return to this area,” she said.

What’s your job?

I’m a semi-retired teacher educator.

What brought you to this role?

After nearly 20 years of teaching and researching education in Melbourne, it was time to hang up my whiteboard markers, but I wasn’t ready to give it away completely.

Fortunately, there are universities that teach online so the opportunity existed for me to continue to contribute my knowledge and expertise through part-time online teaching.

What do you love about your job?

I love inspiring the next generation of teachers to be the best teachers they can be.

I love challenging my students’ thinking about the purpose of education and to question taken for granted practices and policies.

I love the challenge of teaching bright, highly motivated and aspirational young people who have a passion for teaching and education.

What do you do in the community?

There is so much to get involved in within the Yackandandah community.

I volunteer at the community garden most Saturdays, and I’m on the committee of the relatively new Yackandandah Women’s Shed, both of which have been great ways to meet other people and make a contribution to the community.

The Women’s Shed is a fantastic way to share and learn new skills, find companionship with other women and get involved in initiatives that contribute to the wider community.

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

I think there are number of challenges that

Nicky Carr, Yackandandah face regional and rural areas that are almost invisible in major cities.

But health care is probably the number one issue - the lack of GPs servicing smaller rural towns like Yackandandah results in unacceptably long wait times to see a doctor or long travel times into larger towns.

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

Federal and state governments should provide more incentives to attract and retain medical professionals to rural and regional locations, as well as fund a new major hospital in the region.

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

It is hard to ignore the terrible events associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other conflicts that humans continue to inflict on one another, but I still believe that the impact of climate change is the most important world issue.

If we don’t take drastic action now, then there won’t be much of a world left to fight over.

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 be able to show my late father the land I’ve bought just outside Yackandandah where I’m building my house.

Why would you show him that?

He instilled in me a love of this region, this landscape and this community. He’d get a kick out of seeing me back here.

What book are you reading?

I’ve just finished reading Tim Winton’s ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’.

It’s a wonderful and evocative portrayal of an unlikely friendship in a brutal Australian landscape. Quintessential Winton.

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Botanical and wildlife art exhibition kicks off next week

By CORAL COOKSLEY A BOTANICAL and wildlife art exhibition that opens on Wednesday will run throughout the Golden Horseshoes Festival.

The Mayday Hills Art Society (MDHAS) exhibition ‘Beechworth Botanica and Animal Magnetism’ will showcase more than 164 works from around Australia from as far as Mackay in Queensland, Sydney, Can-

berra, Melbourne, across the North East region and Beechworth.

MDHAS founder Christine Cansfield-Smith said two botanical exhibitions - one in 2017 and another in 2019 and have been prevented from having others due to covid pandemic.

“This year we have included wildlife as many botanical artists have a connection and interest in wildlife too,” she said.

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“Wildlife is a different style compared botanical which is traditional and it broadens the audience as well.”

The exhibition opens next week on Wednesday, April 13 at 6pm in the Memorial Hall in Beechworth and will be on show until April 20.

RSVP required for the opening can be emailed to bibart@bigpond.com or phone 0412 126 219.

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Supporting local authors and readers

By CORAL COOKSLEY CREATING more choice for local book lovers has been at the heart of building upon existing good quality publications by Beechworth Books.

With books for every audience and a love to share knowledge and the passion for reading with customers, in less than 12 months new owners Charles Dean and Nadia David have increased stock of publications by more than a third including many new releases as well.

Across categories from fiction to non-fiction, children’s, autobiographies, classics, food, gardening, health, photography to travel and everything in between, Charles said the plan had been to give Beechworth a bookstore comparable to other stores in larger regional centres.

“We have books on Beechworth and Stanley

history too including publications by the Stanley Athenaeum,” he said.

“We love to support local authors as well with their books and provide a very welcoming space where we can help them market and sell their books.”

“Encouraging local authors is great for the community.”

Among a number of local authors with books in the store are Margaret Hickey with a new soonto-be released one in early July called ‘Stone Town,’ Wendy McKay-Taylor, Callum Clegg, Frank Prem, Megan Blandford and Joy Phillips.

Some others include MA Hughes, Geoff Brown, Michel Metzger and Rob Barclay.

Rob Barclay’s first book in a fictional trilogy series ‘The Diary of Katy Yehonala’ published in November last year has been listed for this year’s prestigious

Miles Franklin Literary Award as well as recently being nominated for the 2022 Prime Ministers Literary Award.

An Australian multicultural novel with a touch of romance, tells the tale of three strong and resilient Chinese women following the lives of the story’s hero Katy Yehonala born to a traditional Chinese mother in the Cultural Revolution, and her daughter Clara.

Mr Barclay said there are stories in China where he lived for some years that he wanted to tell where the novel is a love story that encompasses the love of family, family values and romance too.

“Writers need encouragement and to have a book that has been nominated for both awards is hugely motivating,” he said.

Recent visitors to Beechworth from Melbourne, Judy and Ian Palfery, had the chance to meet Mr Bar-

NEW READ: Beechworth visitors Ian (left) and Judy Palfery with Beechworth Books’ Charles Dean and local author Rob Barclay.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley clay at Beechworth Books where the couple bought a signed copy of his book.

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ning a competition to celebrate Peter Rabbit’s 120th birthday with a soft furry prize of the fictional

animal character.

“It’s free entry for every $30 spent on children’s books,” Charles said.

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Stalking reforms receive pilot CALLS by Upper House MP Tania Maxwell to reform Victoria’s approach to managing stalking-behaviours have been met, following the introduction of a pilot program at Prahan and Morwell police stations.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MPs Stuart Grimley and Ms Maxwell last year told the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s stalking inquiry an analysis of the Screening Assessment for Stalking and Harassment (SASH) currently in use in The Netherlands could be

implemented more locally.

On Monday, Victoria Police commenced the rollout of a SASH pilot at two Victorian stations, with an eye to further expanding its coverage from July.

The SASH tool is set to provide a data-driven system which aims to identify stalking-related behaviours which may not have been logged in police information management systems, before a single trained officer is charged with overseeing an allegation through to completion.

Ms Maxwell said the an-

nouncement was a positive step following marked increases in stalking behaviour in recent years.

“This is a very significant trial at a time when stalking offences outside family settings have increased more than 12 per cent in 12 months in Victoria,” she said.

“Behavioural training for police and technology come together in SASH to deliver a powerful tool that can make our communities safer.”

As part of the trial, Crime Investigation Units (CIU) will oversee high-risk cases of

stalking-behaviours, while frontline officers will manage moderate and low-risk cases.

The pilot will also necessitate a shift of thinking in local police officers, who will be tasked with recognising and understanding stalking behaviours rather than only identifying criminal incidents.

According to Family Violence Command Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway, Victoria Police were committed to holding perpetrators of dangerous stalking behaviour to account.

• State MP Tania Maxwell “Stalking and any behaviour that creates fear and control over someone is not ok,” she said.

“Stalking is a complex crime - this trial is so important because it will help police better recognise and under-

stand stalking behaviours to improve safety for victims - it also sends a message to anyone thinking of perpetrating these behaviours.

“Our frontline police are being equipped with an innovative and structured risk assessment tool that will greatly assist in protecting victims from unwanted behaviour.

“They will be supported by trained investigators, who will also be responsible for ensuring matters are investigated swiftly to hold perpetrators to account for their harmful actions.”

Callout to horn players

By SIMONE KERWIN A CALL has been sounded to horn players from throughout the region, to take part in a community event in conjunction with this year’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.

In a similar vein to the festival’s 2017 project - which offered local musicians the chance to play alongside Australian rock band Spiderbait - those involved in this year’s initiative will learn and play with Melbourne-based New Orleans-style group Horns of Leroy at the 2022 festival.

An ‘army of musicians’ of all ages and abilities is needed for the project, which will see them take part in a series of workshops with Horns of Leroy, before a public performance on the Sunday of the festival in October.

For that show, the local musicians will congregate at the top of Merriwa Park and march through the market stalls and crowd to the main stage in Wangaratta’s popular sunken gardens, where they will perform two songs with Horns of Leroy and acclaimed singer Thando.

Those who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments are invited to take part; instruments just need to be portable and unamplified, and musicians able to play them.

Scott Solimo, the festival’s co-artistic director, said organisers were excited about the project.

“We want to try and get the community involved, and encourage local musicians, and it was proven in 2017 that an opportunity like this is really well-received,” he said.

“If there is anyone out there who would like to be part of it, they can register on the festival website (https://wangarattajazz.com).

“We want to get people up and going, and excited that the festival is back and live.”

Horns of Leroy has earned a reputation for delivering raucous shows featuring insatiable energy - inspired by the sounds of New Orleans, and fused with the energy of Melbourne’s streets.

The group has performed hundreds of shows on stages from the MCG to Splendour in the Grass, from Dark Mofo to the hallowed Hamer Hall and Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

Its grand sounds have been heard nationally and on a variety of platforms; they achieved broader success courtesy of a cover of the famous Victoria Bitter jingle, a viral cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Sorry’, and television appearances on The Project and Big Music Quiz.

Recognised as one of Australia’s premier brass bands, Horns of Leroy has shared the stage with the likes of Peking Duk, The Black Sorrows, Vika and Linda Bull, Angus Stone, Kate Ceberano and the Rockwiz Orchestra.

The first of the three workshops planned in the lead-up to the festival will be held on Saturday, April 9 at the Wangaratta High School performing arts centre in Edwards Street.

Further sessions will be held on July 16, and on October 29 (the day before the performance).

For more information, visit the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues website.

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MPs back their parties’ budgets NATIONALS deputy leader and Victoria senator Bridget McKenzie and Labor candidate for Indi Nadia David have each backed their respective parties recently announced budgets while slamming the political rivals.

Senator McKenzie said Indi families, businesses and concession holders are among the big winners from a number of welcome and needed measures announced in the Federal Budget to relieve cost of living pressures, provide tax relief and expand job opportunities.

“From July 1 over 62,000 low and middle income taxpayers in Indi will receive up to $1500 and couples up to $3000 a year in tax relief while a new one-off $420 cost of living tax offset will also be implemented,” Senator McKenzie said.

“In addition, more than 50,000 people in Indi will receive a new one-off $250 Cost of Living payment which will be delivered within weeks.

“For the next six months, more than 100,000 car owners in Indi will save 22 cents a litre through the temporary reduction in fuel excise, and as a Victorian ruralbased Senator, I know regional families will appreciate the reprieve from recent fuel price hikes.

“The Liberal and Nationals Government have helped to make the dream of home ownership a reality and this will continue with a doubling to 50,000 places available per year under the Home Guarantee Scheme.

“This will help more single parents to buy a home with a deposit as low as two per cent and help more first home buyers with a deposit as low as five per cent.

She said the government had also backed small businesses with the lowest tax rates in 50 years as well as record investment incentives including paying $120 for every $100 a small business spends on training their em-

FASCINATING READING: Both the Coalition Government and Opposition have released their budget plans leading into the May election.

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A new $2.8 billion investment to increase take up and completion rates of new apprentices by providing $5000 payments, and up to $15,000 in wage subsidies for their employers to take them on.

Ms David criticised the Morrison Budget as a “short sighted election ploy with no answers to the real issues people face.”

“A one-off payment might help, though I’m not sure how far Mr Frydenburg thinks $250 will actually go, but people across Indi are facing ongoing cost of living pressures like rising rents and housing costs, petrol prices and childcare fees,” she said.

“Short term measures won’t make up for years of cutbacks and low wages, overseen by this Morrison Government.

Ms David said Labor leader Anthony Albanese budget’s reply was a positive alternative to take to the people of Indi.

“We think supporting workers and caring for the youngest and oldest in our community is essential for a better future,” she said.

“Our policy will lift the cap on childcare subsidies and deliver cheaper childcare for all families.”

“All of us can see the need

to fix the crisis in Aged Care shown by the Royal Commission.

“We’ll mandate a registered nurse on site in every aged care home 24 hours a day.

“We’ll require a minimum 215 minutes of staff care per resident each day.

“Labor will support higher wages for Aged Care staff in a FairWork case, and fully fund any increase.”

“Labor will also work to lift wages with “Same WorkSame Pay” laws to stop underpayment of casuals and back pay rises for low paid industries dominated by women, such as Aged and Disability Care.”

“These plans will make a difference to so many people across Indi and wider Australia. We need a Government that’s on the side of workers, that really cares about our young people and older Australians.”

Ms David will launch her campaign this Friday at the Blazing Stump, Wodonga, at 6pm.

Accompanied by Mich-Elle Myers, the national Labor Campaigns Director, with a possible surprise visit from the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, Shadow Minister for Defence, Ms David’s launch will be focused on celebrating the campaign to come.

More information on the 2022-23 Budget can be found at www.budget.gov.au.

Get energised G i d ffor climate li action i AN online community event aimed at energising community climate action will take place on April 13.

Wangaratta-based independent Senate candidate for Victoria, Susan Benedyka, has organised “Our Community Power” which will feature Professors Tim Flannery, Kate Auty and David Karoly.

A message from Dr Helen Haines will also be shared at the event.

Ms Benedyka said the free webinar was aimed at encouraging those in sustainability, Landcare and community energy groups to continue their crucial work.

“Our Community Power

• Independent Senate Candidate for Victoria Susan Benedyka will address the challenges ahead, and encourage the critically important role of community action,” she said.

“We also want to emphasise the role of government in supporting these groups.

“There is so much amazing work happening at a grassroots level, with very little support from government.”

A key reason for the event is the continued feedback Ms Benedyka has been receiving from residents across Victoria through her Kitchen Table Conversations.

“Concern about the lack of climate action is a recurring theme in every Kitchen Table Conversation I’ve attended,” Ms Benedyka said.

“This event will focus on practical steps we can all take, as well as how we can be making our voices heard in Parliament.”

Details on the event can be found on Ms Benedyka’s website: www.susanbenedyka.com.

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Help at hand for workers with a disability THE Victorian Disability Worker Commission has launched a new campaign encouraging people to make contact if there are concerns about a disability worker’s behaviour or quality of work.

People with disability, their families and carers might feel nervous about raising a concern however the commission has a skilled and friendly team to assist callers.

The service is free, confidential and available to everyone.

Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner Dan Stubbs said that no matter how big or small a concern might be, if something doesn’t feel right about a disability worker, the commission’s team can listen to the concerns and act if required.

“As we hear the stories being told at the Royal Commission into abuse and neglect of people with disability, we are reminded how critical it is to protect vulnerable people from harm and neglect by stopping people who pose a serious risk of harm from providing disability servic-

es,” Mr Stubbs said..

“I know most disability workers are highly committed and provide excellent care to people with disability.

“However, we know there are times when people will have concerns and even when people with disability can be harmed.

“So if you have any concerns about a disability worker, our team is here to listen, help and guide you as we understand it can be difficult to take the step of contacting us.

“It’s important that people with disability feel safe with their disability worker and sharing a concern or making a complaint can help improve the standard of disability workers and quality of care for everyone. We will work with you or your advocate on the outcome you’d like to achieve.”

The commission’s team can deal with complaints about any disability worker in Victoria, regardless of how they are funded or how the disability worker is employed.

All Victorian disability workers are required

to comply with the commission’s code of conduct and registered workers must meet set standards for safety, skills and professionalism.

The safeguards are part of the government’s zero-tolerance approach to neglect and abuse of people with disability, developed in response to recommendations of the Victorian Parliament’s 2016 Inquiry into Abuse in Disability Services.

The commission team can be contacted about a concern or complaint by calling 1800 497 132 between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, meet face to face or post to Level 20, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, via the website v d w c .v i c . g o v. a u / c o m plaints, through in-language interpreters and via the National Relay Service 1300 555 727 or SMS 0423 677 767.

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TDFL - Round one results DUNNS TWIN CITY CRANES SENIORS Beechworth 6.3, 9.7, 15.15, 20.19 (139) Rutherglen 3.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8.3 (51) GOALS, Beechworth: A. Belci 5, A. Fendyk 4, E. Cartledge 3, Cam Fendyk 3, L. Armstrong 2, D. Carey 1, F. Wells. 1. Rutherglen: unavailable.

BEST, Beechworth: L. Armstrong, E. Cartledge, W. Love, A. Belci, C. Fendyk, A. Fendyk.

Rutherglen: unavailable.

Yackandandah 4.5, 7.14, 11.15, 14.21 (105) Dederang-Mount Beauty 2.1, 5.1, 7.3, 10.5 (65) GOALS, Yackandandah: unavailable.

Dederang-Mount Beauty: J. Ardern 2, N. Hynes 2, J. Maher 2, J. Harrington 1, C. Hewat 1, F. Iaria 1, L. Powell 1.

BEST, Yackandandah: J. Jarratt, B. McIntosh, J. Hillary, J. Bannister, L. Maslen, E. Patrala.

Dederang-Mount Beauty: C. Brodie, L. Brodie, J. Ardern, N. Hynes, F. Iaria, S. Creamer.

TOP TEAM: Thursday’s Ambrose winners Daryl Rowe, Stuart McIntosh and Josh Carr.

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From back page Third was Gail Smith (20) with 72 nett in a countback from Anne Geddis (35) 72.

Nearest the pins went to Nada Guyatt on the 3rd and Jan Lang on the 10th.

Just a reminder to all that memberships are due. Please pay them as soon as you can.

Last Sunday there was again no competition at Beechworth due to pennant.

The Scratch side had a bye.

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Barnawartha 3.3, 4.3, 6.5, 8.6 (54) Chiltern 1.1, 1.4, 3.8, 4.11 (35) GOALS, Barnawartha: J. Spence 5, T. Haynes 1, B. Star 1, L. Walker 1. Chiltern: E. Boxall 2, M. Doolan 1, J. Vandermeer 1.

BEST, Barnawartha: A. Elias, B. Kunkel, W. Prichard, J. Spence, B. Scammell, B. Star.

Chiltern: B. Mason, C. Anderson, S. Curtis, T. Radley, N. Bracher, E. Deery.

CADMAC RESERVES Beechworth 106 def Rutherglen 24 Other results unavailable LA TROBE UNIVERSITY UNDER 17 Beechworth 0.0, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 (21) Rutherglen 5.3, 7.4, 12.8, 14.11 (95) GOALS, Beechworth: H. North 1, M. Pfahlert 1, K. Scott 1. Rutherglen: unavailable.

BEST, Beechworth: K. Scott, C. Ellett, M. Hodges, M. Pfahlert, R. Pollock. Rutherglen: J. Keys, L. Webb, T. Ford, C. James, C. Beattie, D. Thomson.

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Chiltern: W. Vickers 2, N. Jeffrey Mannik 1, J. Lockerbie 1.

BEST, Barnawartha: C. Macpherson, C. Trujillo, Unknown, W. Beattie, B. Chandler, L. Ryan. Chiltern: L. Oates, J. Hymus, A. Spittal, J. Burkitt, N. Jeffrey Mannik, D. King.

T&J ROOFING UNDER 14 Beechworth 1.0, 2.1, 4.5, 4.5 (29) Rutherglen 1.0, 3.0, 3.2, 5.3 (33) GOALS, Beechworth: E. Saunders 2, H. Bandt 1, R. Warner 1. Rutherglen: unavailable BEST, Beechworth: E. Saunders, C. Cook, C. McLachlan, V. Bussell, F. Hoysted, O. Stone.

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Yackandandah 2.4, 7.6, 8.11, 14.17 (101) Dederang-Mount Beauty 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0) GOALS, Yackandandah: O. Bayne 3, M. King 3, J. Murphy 3, J. Tinkler 3. N. Sproule 2.

BEST, Yackandandah: T. Suffern, O. Bayne, J. Tinkler, L. O’Brien, M. Gosling. DederangMount Beauty: unavailable.

Barnawartha 1.1, 5.1, 8.1, 10.1 (61) Chiltern 2.3, 4.3, 8.5, 10.6 (66) GOALS, Barnawartha: T. Lockhart 4, T. White 3, N. butters 2, W. Gannon 1. Chiltern: C. Brookes 5, M. Collins 1, T. Pritchard 1, F. Stewart 1, unknown 1, unknown 1.

BEST, Barnawartha: F. Denniss, J. Sheridan, S. Chant, B. Star, T. Lockhart. Chiltern: C. Brookes, F. Stewart, unknown, C. Shannon, unknown, T. Pritchard.

BEECHWORTH NETBALL A grade: Beechworth 53 def 30 Rutherglen.

B grade: Beehworth 45 def 22 Rutherglen.

C grade: Beechworth 28 def 13 Rutherglen.

Under 17: Beechworth 62 def 22 Rutherglen.

Under 15: Beechworth 39 def 21 Rutherglen.

Under 13: Beechworth 15 lost to 23 Rutherglen.

Under 11: Beechworth 6 lost to 7 Rutherglen.

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Haw takes out twilight title LAST Thursday Beechworth Golf Club held its last Twilight Competition of the season.

There were 18 players that played a three person Ambrose on a composite course.

Thanks must go to Jamie Dolny who didn’t play and cooked us all up Pizzas and other hot food for after golf. Much appreciated.

The winners of the Ambrose event were Josh Carr, Daryl Rowe and Stuart w McIntosh who had 32 off the stick for a nett score of 27.8. Runners up were Ben Ryder, Chris Campbell and Warwick Deuis with 35 off the stick for a nett 29.4.

Kerin Rowbottom took home the cash for the nearest chip on the 9th and his group of himself, Gregg Conway and Tony Stockdale took home the half dozen for the second shot to the 17th green.

We would like to thank our generous sponsors who donated prizes for the Twilight season.

Thank you to Flippin’fresh Seafood Wodonga Coffee Staines - Cafe & Carvery CC’s Quality Meats & Smokehouse , John Sheehan and Alpine Indigo Accounting and Jamie Dolny, who without their generosity the season wouldn’t have been the success it was.

Also after the round we announced the player of the year for the best 10 scores.

Aaron Haw took out the top honour averaging 18.3, Dave Atkins was in second place with 17.8 and Tony Stockdale was third with 17.7. w The encouragement award which goes to the player with the worst 10 scores went to Kerin Rowbottom with an average w of 10.7, runner up was Dayne Carey with 12.3 and Col Carmody was third with 12.5.

Remember while there is still daylight and want a hoot on a Thursday, rock up by 4:15 for a game.

A good field fronted up last Wednesday for a Stroke event which was also the women’s monthly medal. w The scores were hot and all the practising must be paying off as Nada Guyatt (34) had a day out winning with 65 nett, hot on her heels was MJ Kane (36) with 67 nett.

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HAPPY 200: Brayden Carey carried off the ground following his 200th senior game of footy.

Bushies start with a bang

BEECHWORTH’S senior footballers opened their 2022 TDFL campaign in spectacular fashion, taking down Rutherglen 20.19 (139) to 8.3 (51) at Baarmutha Park last Saturday.

The Bushrangers showed their class from the first bounce,

leading at every break and dominating the flow of play.

New recruit Alessandro Belci booted five goals in his first outing for Beechworth, with Lachlan Armstrong and Edward Cartledge among the best for the Bushies.

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It was a special match for club stalwart Brayden Carey, who celebrated played in his 200th senior match, as well as being inducted as a life member of the Beechworth Football and Netball Cub. The netballers also had a day

out winning five of the seven games.

The Bushies will play another home game tomorrow, when they host Mitta United.

For information on the Bushrangers visit their Facebook page.

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