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INSPIRED: Beechworth’s Nanette Jack (left) gained valuable insights into produce gardening from chatting to Charlie and Fay Robinson on Saturday at their property as part of the township’s ‘Patch to Patch’ sustainable gardening initiative. Story page 2.

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Rutherglen’s g Tastes of Art exhibition attracts local,, national artists to region g THE SIXTH annual Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize exhibition kicks off with tonight’s gala opening for the official launch of the nineday exhibition from March 11 to 19 as well as exciting prize announcements.

Known for attracting a depth of artistic talent, Arts Rutherglen treasurer Irena

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Webster said the event had attracted 457 artwork entries from more than 200 artists from around the nation and locally.

Visual Arts judge for ex-

hibition entries, Wangaratta Art Gallery arts educator and exhibition officer Inga Hanover, said she will be considering artistic concepts such as use of art elements, authenticity and technical qualities of the work.

“I will also be looking at what and how, the artwork communicates,” she said.

Arts Rutherglen president Helen Mackinlay said the exhibition is one of the most loved events in Rutherglen and is supported by most of the town.

“It’s the love of art where we can do this in a small town, and we love our culture,” she said.

Artists are in the running

to share a total prize pool of more than $14,000 across five exhibition categories painting/mixed media, photography with landscape as well as an open section which is more creative and will include digital photography, work on paper and 3D small artworks.

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“The 3D small artworks will have sculptures and may include jewellery, ceramics, textiles, wood, and metal,” Ms Webster said.

Other awards include one for youth for aged between 12 and 18, people’s choice, five for highly commended works and a packing award.

Ms Webster said the local high school always submitted a strong number of entries in the youth award as well.

“It’s also a volunteer run event and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our sponsors,” she said.

Ms Webster said accumulated funds over six years meant the prize pool could be increased making the event more attractive to artists.

“It’s been a very rewarding experience and many top artists are returning every year,” she said. y “Many people don’t get the chance to see exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney and we’re trying to bring the same experience w to a small rural town for the promotion of the arts, artists and their endeavours and for the enjoyment and arts education for the local community,” she said.

Ms Webster said a special feature for this year’s event is a showcase of the late artist Geoff Lonergan’s realistic paintings in the foyer.

“Geoff was a portrait painter of extraordinary talent,” she said.

For more information about the exhibition visit www.artsrutherglen.com.au

BIG RETURN: The Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize is set to return this weekend.

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By CORAL COOKSLEY LAST Saturday’s ‘Patch to Patch’ with five incredible produce gardens to visit had been a source of inspiration for Beechworth’s Nanette Jack.

The Beechworth Food Co Op and Beechworth Urban Landcare Sustainability (BULS) groups had jointly run the annual event.

“It’s certainly inspired me because you find like-minded people who grow their own food,” Nanette said.

Nanette gained many tips, having visited a number of gardens including Charlie and Fay Robinson’s domestic food production property known as ‘Fat Goose Farm’.

“They are self-sufficient and I would like to be self-sufficient in certain types of food,” she said.

“This is a great way to see people’s backyards that you would never be able to normally do.

“It’s wonderful to get tips from people with knowledge and experience and in the same area.

“Books you read are very rarely about your specific micro veggie environment whereas seeing these gardens, you know that people have very similar soils and crops.”

Domestic produce growers Fay and husband Charlie have been growing their own food for more than 30 years, with 16 of them since they moved to Beechworth.

“We like to motivate people to become more self-sufficient,” Fay said.

“That’s our main plan and we provide an awareness of what

GAINED KNOWLEDGE: Beechworth’s Amelia Bourke (left) and Jayden Sinclair from Albury gained tips from produce grower Jane Nicholas on Saturday.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley can and can’t grow in the area.”

Beechworth Food Co-Op’s Pamela Warpole said shared backyard inspiration from producers gave people the chance to pick up tips to grow an abundance of food as well as preserve food from talking to the people who do this really well on a medium, large or a backyard scale.

“I think there’s been more of an emphasis for people to grow their own produce where it also helps with cost saving as well,” she said.

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Fabulous success for Spring Ditch festival

By CORAL COOKSLEY THE SUN shone brightly on a perfect, warm autumn day for this year’s ‘Spring Ditch’ held at the Stanley sports ground on Saturday, where the Beechworth Music Festival (BMF) Rock School band kicked off the music scene with the first performance.

Their repertoire included singing ‘Heart of Glass’, ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ and ‘Blue’ performed around midday.

Organisers estimated around 800 people were drawn to the second iteration of the action-packed music and family fun day.

The event is a nod to the old Stanley sports day that ran every year on New Year’s Day for 145 years until it stopped in the mid-1990s.

Music pumped, sausages sizzled at the Stanley CFA barbeque and kids had fun in running competitions, while other had their faces painted, a roving circus

performer entertained the crowd and men tossed heavy beer barrels in a strongman demonstration.

Spring Ditch-goers tuned into a great line up of musical talent throughout the day, among them headline act Melbourne punk rock band The Meanies and local legend, singer and songwriter Liv Cartledge and her band.

For local Beechworthian David Watson the day meant a trip down memory lane, where he remembered festivals and shows at the grounds more than 20 years ago.

David had spent around 10 years growing up in Stanley before moving to Beechworth.

“There’s always been a community in Stanley but it’s good to see it grow and flourish again and fantastic to see an event like this,” he said.

David took part in the strongman event demonstration with barrels weighing 10 to 24 kilos tossed backwards to go over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights.

PRACTICE RUN: Local youngsters Oscar (left), Ted, George, Raff and Otis had fun at Saturday’s Spring Ditch festival in Stanley, as they lined up for a race.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley Beechworth’s Pam Bell said the day brought everyone together and revived memories of the sports days.

Thrilled with the event’s success, Spring Ditch cofounder Rikki Raadsveld said the community’s level of involvement had been a big point of difference for this year’s event.

She said with many community groups now on board with many generous sponsors too, the event was sustainable as it headed into the future.

“Last year people saw the

potential and this year they put their hand up which has significantly added to the event,” Rikki said.

With an increase in children’s activities this year, the Ms Raadsveld said the event offered a safe place within a confined environment for children too.

Fundraising dollars on the day will be split between five volunteer run community groups this year - Stanley CFA, Stanley Recreation Reserve committee, Stanley’s landcare group, Athenaeum and community Post Office.

As the final dollar tally is unknown yet, Rikki said close to $500 had been split between four community groups last year where more than $500 is estimated to be given to groups this year.

Indigo@home partnership to continue into 2024 SENIOR executives of Alpine Health, Beechworth Health Service and Yackandandah Health have come together to extend the indigo@home initiative into mid next-year.

The local health services met last month to extend the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) until June, in order to continue providing home support services for locals to improve service access and overall health and wellbeing within the community.

Beechworth Health chief executive officer Mark Ashcroft said the program played an important role within the local community.

“It is incredibly important that communities have the option of choosing their local health service providers for these home support services,” he said.

The CHSP program is funded by the Federal Government and provides eligible community members over 65 years of age access to personal care, domestic assistance, meals on wheels, transport, home maintenance, home modifications and respite.

More than 400 clients in the Indigo community currently access the service, with community access points available at Beechworth Health Service, Yackandandah Health and Alpine Health.

For more information, visit https://www.indigoshire. vic.gov.au/Living-in-Indigo/Older-people/IndigoHome.

HELPING COMMUNITIES: Beechworth Health chief executive officer Mark Ashcroft, Alpine Health board chair Donovan Jacka, Alpine Health CEO Nick Shaw and Yackandandah Health CEO Andrea O’Neill recently came together to extend the indigo@home initiative.

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TALENTED: BMF Rock School band’s Chelsea Beddoe (left), Isobel (Izzy) Way, Abbie Gladstone and Charlie McLachlan assisted by drummer extraordinaire Daniel Goonan opened Spring Ditch on Saturday.

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New vet premises a welcome change

By CORAL COOKSLEY FINDING a local friendly veterinarian service not too far from Indigo Valley came up trumps for the Bone family with their 12week-old Labrador pups Molly and Franklin at the end of last week.

The cute pups on their first visit received a check up as well as vaccinations from Dr Helen Robinson at Beechworth’s Indigo Veterinary Services.

The practice celebrated its first CUTE: Dr Helen Robinson with new clients Bone family members birthday last month in its state-ofRob and Jessica with their Labrador pups Molly and Franklin at the-art Harper St facility, following Beechworth’s Indigo Veterinary Services last week. a shift from its former Camp Street PHOTO: Coral Cooksley address.

“I find dentistry a really inter- tor chronic disease and dental “We’ve been flat out since last esting field and it makes such an health. year’s move,” Dr Robinson said.

Additional positions are now Having operated the practice impact on animal health by having since 2011, Dr Robinson said clien- good healthy teeth,” Dr Robinson being advertised for a full-time vet and qualified nurse for the growing tele had been impressed with the said.

With a visiting specialist and sur- and busy practice. recent upgrade, which has resulted Dr Robinson said she thanked in a brighter space, car parking and geon from Melbourne on a monthly basis, major surgery requiring everyone for their ongoing support disability access.

More than 20 services stretching additional skills can now be under- as well as patience throughout the from emergency and critical care, taken and is a great asset for the lo- COVID pandemic, which tossed up challenges as well as when relocatimaging X-rays and ultrasound, cal community as well.

“People no longer need to travel ing to the new premises. safe anaesthetics, dog and cat mi“We love being here in such a crochipping to medical manage- to Melbourne for those services,” great environment where we also ment of a wide range of diseases Dr Robinson said.

To cater for increasing vet- have lovely photos of fauna on the and everything in between are offered to Beechworth and Indigo erinary demands, nurse consul- wall taken by local photographer Shire residents and the wider com- tations are being expanded as Claire Mitchell,” she said.

“Claire comes in and changes the practice can accommodate munities.

Among services is dentistry too more staff, allowing nurses to them on a periodic basis, and it’s with facilities for dental X rays, ex- take on more tasks with addi- a lovely gesture as it brings a lot of tractions and various dental proce- tional assessment consults as pleasure to people when they’re well as enabling them to moni- here with their pets.” dures.

International Women’s Day celebrated locally

By CORAL COOKSLEY THE LOCAL CWA Beechworth branch recognised International Women’s Day on Wednesday as part of the global celebrations acknowledging the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, with an early evening gettogether at the town hall gardens.

CWA’s Pam Turnbull said with the day set up to recognise womens’ contribution to society, the CWA Beechworth branch has celebrated the event for a long time.

“It’s a day when we

REFLECTED: Beechworth CWA members Barb Edwards (left), Gina Edwards, Kathryn Chivers, Pam Turnbull and Enid Stone at the get–together. th Town Hall Gardens to celebrate International Women‘s Day. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley can all come together for a while and reflect about womens’ contributions,” CWA’s Barb Edwards said.

Branch president

Kathryn Chivers said the aim is for other women to join in on the day.

“Our get-together is for everyone not just the CWA,” she said.

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Runners ready to soak up community atmosphere

By SIMONE KERWIN

THE chance to enjoy a morning walk together, while being part of a larger community event focused on keeping people active, was too good to pass up for Wangaratta couple Susan and John Cuthbert.

Susan and John have signed up to take part in the 5km distance in the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run 2023, when it’s staged on March 19 from the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

“I did the 5km pre-COVID, and I enjoyed it, so this time we’re walking together,” Susan said.

“I usually do Parkrun every Saturday morning, walking the 5km course. I had thought it was just for runners, but was told you could walk it, and I’ve really loved that.

“It attracts large groups of people on a Saturday, and a lot of them are training for the marathon.”

When people remark on her name, Susan jokes that she tells people she’s “like Betty, but not as fast”.

“Like Parkrun, this event is not stressful at all; you can go at your own pace, so there’s no need to walk fast,” she said.

Susan loves the community aspect of the marathon and fun run, and seeing so many people getting enthusiastic

AT THE READY: Wangaratta’s John and Susan Cuthbert are looking forward to taking part in the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling about keeping active and fit.

“Other family members have done it in the past too, so it’s a great way to bring people of all ages out for an event like this, particularly older people.

“I fit into that demographic now, and I think it’s so important to keep moving and stay busy. You’ve got to do it for your mental health, as much

as your physical health.

“And for the young ones, it’s good to see them out enjoying being active.

“I’d encourage others to take part - it’s a wonderful course along the river.”

The Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run includes several different options for athletes, from the marathon (42.2km) and half-marathon (21.1km) -

the latter of which welcomes walkers - to the Wangaratta Engineering 10km walk/run, the Wangaratta-Benalla Motor Group 5km walk/run, and the RJ Sanderson 2km primary school challenge walk/run.

For more information about the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run, including details on how to enter, visit https:// wangarattamarathon.com.au.

Cycling for cancer care FAMILIES are being encouraged to get on their bikes for the Jayco Albury Wodonga Lake Hume Cycle Challenge this Sunday, with children under 12 set to ride for free.

Primary-school aged children taking part in the 15km Kiewa River Family Ride will have their fee waived, while all other funds raised through the 80km Bethanga Beast, 65km Tangambalanga-Sandy Creek Loop and 40km Tallangatta Rail Trail Tour will go towards the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago, Geoff Slocomb is set to complete the 15km ride with granddaughters Amelia, 13, and Stella, 11, and said he was looking forward to supporting the cancer centre which helped saved his life.

“I first rode the cycle challenge in 2016 and it’s a great event for family and friends,” he said.

“I’ve also had many visits to the cancer centre and think it’s important to support this vital local health service.

“My granddaughters, Amelia and Stella, are joining me to give back to the community and to the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.”

Organised by the Rotary clubs of Albury North and Bellbridge- Lake Hume, the cycle challenge will start and finish at Ebden Reserve.

Rides are largely based on the High Country Rail Trail and other country roads, and include sections of gravel to interest a wider range of riders and age groups.

Since 2012, the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge has raised more than $205,000 for the wellness centre within the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

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P li warn Police over danger of complacency

By RYAN MALCOLM POLICE are determined to turn around a “shocking” start to the year on the roads, with a statewide enforcement effort to be w conducted over the Labour Day long weekend.

So far this year, 68 lives have been lost on Victorian roads, 18 more than at the same time last year, and a 45 per cent increase on the five-year average.

Rural roads account for 42 deaths across the state, a figure 57 per cent higher than its five-year average, and more than half of this year’s fatalities have involved single-vehicle y collisions, 80 per cent of which have involved vehicles leaving the road and collidv ing with a roadside object - predominantly trees.

The Operation Arid initiative, which commences today and will run through to 11.59pm on Monday, will see additional police deployed to target high-risk driving and non-compliance as part of a concerted effort to limit road trauma.

Eastern region division four road policing advisor, acting Senior Sergeant Colleen Sheridan, said all police units in the Wangaratta area would have road safety at the forefront of their minds throughout the weekend. w “We would like everyone to make it to their destination safely, be it those travelling from afar to visit our fabulous region or our local communities enjoying their own areas,” she said.

“Our message is slow down, put down the mobile phone, pay attention to road signs and other drivers, and concentrate on your surroundings - look out for yourselves and your mates, and if you are drinking, find a y designated driver.”

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Folk festival to showcase local musical maestros

By CORAL COOKSLEY

YACKANDANDAH’S Folk Festival is set to be a smorgasbord of amazing music, food, entertainment and lots of fun, with tickets sold out a month before its full comeback for the first time in three years.

The three-day event had been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An impressive line-up of international, national and local folk musicians will draw close to 2,000 music lovers to the town when staged between Friday, March 24 and Sunday, March 26.

Among a long list of local talent is the Surreal McCoys with musician and entertainer Pete Denahy joined by Jeff Mercer on electric guitar and Beechworth’s Aron Mclean on upright bass, where he has gigged with Pete for more than a decade.

Others include Yackandandah’s modern-folk songstress Candice McLeod, four-piece local band Forgotten Land, musician Julienne James as well as Beechworth’s Asha Bright.

Staghorn Flat’s 12-year-old emerging singer, songwriter and guitarist Jack Gregory will be among performances on the youth stage in Main Street set up for 11 to 25-year-olds on the Saturday from 11am to 9.30pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

Youth have a chance to com-

READY TO ENTERTAIN: Surreal McCoys musicians Pete Denahy (left), Jeff Mercer and Aron Mclean will capture the ears of the crowd at the Yackandandah Folk Festival later this month. PHOTO: Ben Gilbert pete in the annual Yakoustica competition run by the festival’s Annette Walton, helped by Indigo Shire Council.

Festival organising committe president, Chris Smith, said among well-known performers who had a kick start with their careers on the youth stage and competition were singer-songwriter Lisa Mitchell - who grew up in Albury - and musician

Richard Perso, a national and international performer who grew up in Yackandandah.

Mr Smith said tickets had been capped to ensure the best visitor experience, with some extra tickets made available every year following reviews with an additional 50 for this month’s event.

With the festival having started 26 years ago as a one-day con-

cert for a Yackandandah Primary School fundraiser, Mr Smith said the event had grown to be a fundraiser for other community groups in the town too.

“The entire community benefits from dollars brought into the town,” he said.

“The festival has a fabulous vibe, everyone in the community gets involved and has a great time.”

You don’t have to go far to feel like you’re a whole world away. Just far enough to leave the crowds behind and find your space. A place where you can reconnect with nature, soak in the scenery and feed your soul.

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Scamps, Haines want to end ‘jobs for mates’ culture in politics

By STEVE KELLY INDEPENDENT MP Sophie Scamps, with the support of Indi MP Helen Haines, has tabled a bill to end the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in federal politics.

The MP for Mackellar Dr Scamps tabled her Transparent and Quality Public Appointments Bill 2023 (‘Ending Jobs for Mates Bill’) in the House of Representatives on Monday.

The bill, which was seconded by Dr Haines, seeks to end the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in federal politics by legislating a transparent and independent process for major Commonwealth public appointments.

If legislated, the bill, which was drafted in partnership with The Centre for Public Integrity, would see the creation of a Public Appointments Commissioner (PAC) and departmental Independent Selection Panels (ISP) overseen by a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Appointments.

The PAC and departmental ISPs would be responsible for implementing a transparent and independ-

ent recruitment process for all major Commonwealth public appointments.

This would include, for example, the National AntiCorruption Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, and members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

In her speech to parliament, Dr Haines said she was proud to second the bill and commended Dr Scamps for “shining a light on this pernicious problem”.

Dr Haines likened the jobs for mates as “essentially a political loyalty award scheme” rather than a legitimate appointment process for Federal Government positions.

“It’s time to stop this cronyism, this patronage for pals,” she said.

“Political appointments have grown substantially in the last five years, and many of these appointments are made on election eve.

“Across all Federal Government appointees, seven per cent have a direct political connection, and this figure rises to 21 per cent among those positions that are well paid, prestigious and powerful.”

Dr Haines said both sides of politics at state and federal level are guilty of slipping a sweet spot to a loyal mate, a former party MP, a staffer, a party member or even a failed candidate.

“And aside of fundamental morality, this matters because we are potentially missing out on the very best people and jobs for mates can constrain public policy,” she said.

“When political party loyalty is being rewarded, appointees are less likely to put forward policy recommendations and reforms that might rock the boat and that don’t align with party positions - this is a big problem.

“But this bill brings a clear fix which would align us with international best practice.”

Dr Scamps said, “Australians have seen a fossil fuel executive appointed as chair of The Climate Change Authority; a mining and fossil fuel executive put in charge of the National Covid-19 Commission at the height of the pandemic, while the AAT is to be abolished as a result of cronyism and ‘jobs for mates’

NO MORE JOBS FOR MATES: Indi independent MP Helen Haines addresses the Speaker in the House of Representatives on Monday. PHOTO: AUSPIC style appointments”.

“There is often more rigour and transparency for a $100,000 per year position in the public service, than

there is for a government appointed $500,000 board position.”

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has estimated

it would cost $3 million per year to implement Dr Sophie Scamps MP’s proposed independent appointments process.

Cruelty rates remain low in Indigo Shire

LOOKING FOR A HOME: A number of cats have been surrendered to shelters in nearby Wangaratta.

ONLY 29 reports of animal cruelty were raised throughout Indigo Shire last financial year, as the region ranked 69 out of 79 local government areas across the state.

However, record-breaking seizure numbers for poorly treated animals across the statehave sparked alarm bells within the RSPCA, with figures more than doubling in the last five years.

In the second quarter of the 2022-23 financial year, 695 animals were seized by or surrendered to RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate statewide, the highest number ever reported for any quarter on record.

The total annual number of animals seized by or surrendered to RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate has risen from 1035 in 2017-18 to 2172 in 2021-22.

RSPCA Victoria Chief Inspector Michael Stagg said animal cruelty exists across all geographic and social boundaries but in recent years there have been a number of

contributing factors to the higher level of incoming Inspectorate seized and surrendered animals.

“In recent years the impact of COVID-19 and the rising cost of living may have contributed to the spiking numbers of Inspectorate seized and surrendered animals,” he said.

“Between 2020 and 2022 alone the number of seizures and surrenders rose by 38 per cent (597 cases).

Data from the 2021/22 financial year showed neglect continued to be the most common type of report received.

During the year RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate responded to 10,577 cruelty reports with neglect the basis for almost half (46%), meaning members of the community had reported knowledge of animals subjected to lack of food, water, shelter or veterinary care.

Other types of neglect included poor

husbandry, lack of appropriate hygiene and insufficient grooming, shearing and farriery for horses.

“We acknowledge that in addition to the rising cost of living, which may impact the ability of some to care for their pets, many Victorians adopted pets during the pandemic, some as first-time pet owners who may still require information or support to help them understand how to best care for their animals,” Mr Stagg said.

“It is important all pet owners understand the specific needs of their pets in terms of food, water, shelter, grooming and exercise.”

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The program, which is fully funded by the Australian Government as part of the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, will immerse participants in eight program days from April through to August, and include site visits in Beechworth, Dederang, Wangaratta, Wodonga and an overnight retreat in Corryong.

Facilitated by Chris Mirams and Dr Gary Saliba, the program focuses on the development of leadership and strengthening the capacity of participants in leading change, particularly as it relates to disaster recovery and climate change adaptation.

“Prior to participating in this leadership program I would not have been able to

identify the types of leaders and leadership styles that I have experienced or modelled,” Graduate of the 2022 program and acting emergency management coordinator at Moira Shire Council, Kate Goldsmith, said.

“However, the flood emergency event in late 2022 proved to be the biggest learning experience for me as a leader.

“My official position at the time, was as an administration officer to support the emergency response leaders of Council.

“During the flood event though, I was fortunate to have been able to take up the role of deputy municipal emergency management officer, one of the most senior roles of the flood response operation and what I now know to be an emerging leader.

“I was able to step into this role and lead our response to the situation.

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Saturday, March 11 to 13 CHILTERN HISTORIC COURTHOUSE: Pop Up Art Show. Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 March 10:00am to 4:00pm and Monday 13 March 10:00am to 2:00pm. Entry by gold coin donation. All art available for purchase. EFTPOS available. 58 Main Street.

The old lock-up behind the courthouse will also be open for viewing.

The National Trust properties of Lakeview House and Dow’s Pharmacy will both be open on Saturday from 11am to 2pm too.

Saturday, March 18 CHILTERN LIONS CLUB: 6.45pm. FLICS! (Film Lions International Chiltern Society).

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Birds in focus

by Beechworth’s Brooke Whelan AN uplifting selection of bird paintings and sculptures by Beechworth-based artist Brooke Whelan is on display at the Benalla Art Gallery.

Showcased in the gallery shop for the month of March, the exhibition titled Im[peck]able transforms spotted gum offcuts into bold images of Australian birds.

Incorporating the use of foraged natural materials, these works highlight the organic beauty and natural qualities of the timber surface, its textures and patterns.

Brooke Whelan completed an Associate Diploma in Art and Design after high school, going on to work in various creative roles including an extensive 15year career in floral dey sign.

After side stepping into education roles, she has now returned to painting and art making.

Growing up in the country, Brooke would spend endless hours immersed in creative projects, keeping herself busy foraging, collecting, up cycling, drawing or making.

With her background in floristry, nature has re-

STORYTELLER: Rutherglen’s Peter Adams is working with Destination Rutherglen where entries are flowing in for the second Regional Heat of the Australian National Busking Championships to be held in Rutherglen in May.

A wealth of storytelling opportunities NATURAL SELECTION: The exhibition at the gallery shop includes Group of Bird paintings, Brooke Whelan. mained an artistic inspiration, both as a subject matter in her work and where possible, incorporating the use of foraged natural materials.

The artist explained she “tends to not strictly conform to any one subject or style.”

“Expressive broad brush strokes and saturated rich acrylic paint colours are used to capture fluid movements and the unique and quirky character of the birds,” she said.

“Clean lines and finer details appearing in the works reflect my background and

training as a designer, and sculptural pieces speak to my desire to get hands on, encouraging a connection to the material origins and association with the natural world.”

Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash said Brooke’s works are joyful and will encourage viewers of the work to more closely view and appreciate their natural surroundings.

“Benalla is blessed with beautiful landscapes and birdlife, and we’ve seen this provide inspiration to many local and visiting artists,” he said.

Local residents urged to share thoughts on January 26 holiday COMMUNITY members are being urged to assist Indigo Shire Council in reviewing Australia Day functions throughout the region, with up to 10 members needed to form a working group in the coming weeks.

The Indigo Shire Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was adopted last year, and sought to consult with community members regarding changes to Australia Da functions, including the format and the Australia Day Award process.

Applications to join the working group are now open, with members expected

assist in developing a community engagement plan in partnership with council, and provide a recommendation for future Australia Day events and awards in preparation for 2024.

The group would then provide a final report to council in August to advise of future directions.

Applications are open until 5pm on March 29.

For more information, visit https:// www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Have-your-say/Engage-with-us/Australia-Day-Review.

PETER Adams was born in Sale in Victoria‘s Gippsland region and has lived in Rutherglen for the last decade.

What‘s your job?

A good friend‘s father, who had the one job for his entire career once said to me, “what‘s the matter, can‘t you hold down a job?”. So, I decided I needed a title that would keep him at bay.

Creative director, (freelance) was my reply. I love to tell stories, a choreographer of information if you will.

What brought you to the role?

Born in Sale — it‘s a case of a rolling stone gathering much moss. Turning down a scholarship for primary school teaching (cue shocked parents), my journey to now started on air at 3BA Ballarat, GMV 6 Shepparton, Melbourne radio stations, television with Mike Walsh and Bert Newton and then via PR/marketing I found myself stage struck as associate director with major musicals touring Australia and New Zealand – The Producers, Sound of Music, Secret Garden, Man of La Mancha, Grease in Chiang Mai, Crazy For You and media training for HTV Ho Chi Minh City.

I consider myself very luck with life‘s opportunities – when attempting to film Sir David Attenborough with my hand shaking, partnered by a collapsing tripod, solicited this bemused response, “You‘re not a cameraman, are you?” — said with a grandfather‘s kindly smile.

What do you love about your job?

What I love are people and their stories. I came to Rutherglen and found great refuge to read and research the artists I was fortunate enough to work with and to be trusted to tell their stories in live stage tours.

The list includes Sir David Attenborough, Dame Julie Andrews, Jane Fonda, Pele, and Louis Theroux. It has been a great ten years here. Rutherglen charmed me and now an 1896 church is my home.

What do you do in the community?

Currently I am working with Destination Rutherglen, and we are receiving entries for the second Regional Heat of the Australian

Peter Adams, Rutherglen National Busking Championships which will be held in Rutherglen on Saturday May 13.

I love it, as it brings community, business, and local government together in a fabulous event. On that Saturday Rutherglen really dances to a different beat.

What is the most important community issue for you?

The impact of COVID–19 is far reaching, with the community facing physical, mental health, and liveability challenges.

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

It is important that communities interact, silos are broken down and the exchange of ideas build a cohesive response. Empathy promotes listening, empowerment and action.

What do you see as an important current world issue?

A community is a microcosm of world challenges – humanity shares in its responsibility for hunger, the status of refugees and the equality of human rights.

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

I would love Dame Judi Dench to be the guest of Rutherglen – now there‘s a story!

Her documentary on trees revealed a sharp curiosity and generosity of spirit. She brings discovery to every story she tells – Rutherglen would keep her busy. I hear she enjoys a good red and maybe a casual busk!

What book are you reading?

I am preparing for British medical journalist Dr Michael Mosley‘s tour of Australia and New Zealand — so am absorbed in the world of the 5:2 diet – a game–changing program, and his look at Australia‘s health.

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2023 Beechworth golf season starts with a bang

By DYLAN POOL THE 2023 official opening of the Beechworth Golf Club season saw a strong turnout of 22 players last week.

A couple of new members turned up which was great and hopefully they enjoyed the day.

The mixed teams fought it out for the John and Joan Anderson mixed trophy, and for the third year in a row Hollie Goodwin was part of the winning team, partnering with Jarryd Pritchard to win on a countback from Jan and Dave Lang with 43 points.

Others to do well were new members Jenny Hogan and Phil Pelgrim with 41 points and Glenda Marshall and Dylan Pool with 41.

In the men’s event, Jacob Howard and Gary Pool won the day with 43 points, followed by Mick Deuis and Simon Carracher with 41 and Drew Burgess and Andy Croome with 40 points.

The best individual scores for the day came from Jacob Howard with 39, Andy Croome 37 and Mick Deuis 36 for the men.

Hollie Goodwin 38 and Glenda Marshall 33 were the best for the women.

Nearest the pins went to Daryl Rowe on the 10th twice and Simon Carracher on the 17th.

We also held the final round

LONG BALL: Glenda Marshall makes sweet contact off the tee during Sunday’s opening day. of the 2023 Summer Cup and with a best two out of three stableford score Andy Croome took the trophy home with 75 points (38,37), followed by Jamie Dolny 68 (35,33) and Xavier Palamarczuk 67 (32,35).

Zoe Gephart took home the hamper in the raffle and Jenny Hogan won the bottle of wine.

Last Thursday again a small field assembled for twilight golf

on the back nine.

Andy Croome is in a real purple patch winning the night with 22 points, while the runner up for the Beechworth Bakery voucher was Graeme Cordy with 21 (20+1).

Dayne Carey won a ball with 19.

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Surrey said a number of juniors had proved themselves in the A grade side throughout the year and would be among the side’s best in years to come.

“We’re putting the time into the kids who are only going to get better the more they play and the more opportunity they get,” he said.

“We’ve probably relied on a couple of players but in saying that Tim Cogger’s had a sensational, really great back half of the season.

“He’s got a couple of five-fa’s, and for a 16-year-old that’s great.

“Will Prebble, who’s under 14s, Henry Scalzo’s an under 16, so we’ve got a couple ticking through.

“They take time, we all know that, but you’ve got to give them the opportunity, because if you don’t give them the opportunity, you never know.”

Up against the second-ranked side and legitimate flag contenders Wangaratta Magpies, the Wanderers will look to end their season on a high note.

“It’s a pretty daunting task, they’re going as well as anyone,” Surrey said.

“We’ll just focus on ourselves and what we can control.

“They’ve got bigger fish to fry and really try to hone themselves, they’re probably a little undecided on a couple of things and what they do.

“It’s up to us what we do and what we can get out of it.”

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weekend of the season.

After winning the toss and sending the Wanderers out to the field, the Magpies were looking menacing sitting on 5/212 nearing the end of days play.

But the Wanderers made a late surge to take the remaining five wickets for just 11

THE Beechworth Wanderers A grade side remain an outside chance to upset second placed Wangaratta Magpies this weekend with a target of 223 to chase down with the bat in what will most likely be Beechworth’s final

runs and keep them in the game.

Richie Worcester was on song with the ball, claiming 4/33 from his 13 overs, while Shon Francis was sending them down well with figures of 2/18.

Captain Brenton Surrey said after a sluggish start, he

was pleased with his teams’ efforts to hold the Magpies to 223 on what looked to be a good batting wicket.

“I felt as the day went on we fought really hard and figured out a plan that worked there for a while and stuck at it and got results late,” he said.

“If we had have taken our

chances we probably could have restricted them a bit more but that’s how it goes sometimes.”

Outside of an unlikely Beechworth 10 wicket win and an Ovens Valley thumping by second last-placed side Benalla, this will be a last hurrah for Beechworth’s

cricket season.

Surrey said outside of a few games, he had been impressed with his team’s ability to stay in games with the ball this season and had enjoyed working with his crop of young bowlers and exposing them to the two-day format.

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