STANLEY’S Leigh Privett with his 1956 Series 1 Land Rover at last weekend’s ‘Drive Back in Time’, which was one of around 250 vehicles aged 25 years or older to converge to Beechworth for a celebration of
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BEECHWORTH Secondary College (BSC) will be boasting a new hospitality and classroom building after securing $6.4m worth of State Government funding.
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pitality area including a canteen for students and linking the buildings to the music area.
Stage three upgrades will include the development of around three or four new purpose-built classroom areas, welfare offices, hos-
Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes was at the school on Tuesday to announce the funds on state budget day, which will be the final stage of upgrades and mordenisation of the school.
Works will also include upgrades to the school’s STEM building which will compliment upgrades recently completed at the school’s gym.
“I’ve been on the journey with this school community,
and I’m really pleased to be back in Beechworth to confirm funding for their next stage of building upgrades,” Ms Symes said.
“Staff, students, and families will have first-class secondary school facilities that they can be proud of.”
The school received funding for the planning of the development of the building
last year and spent the year working on the design of the upgrades.
BSC principal Patricia Broom said the funding will support the final stage of a long slate of college upgrades which have been in the works for more than 10 years.
“This is really exciting, because we need to finish this
off rather than having lingering portables,” she said.
“We desperately need the hospitality access here, that’s one of the big things in our community…. we have students bussing up to Wodonga to do hospitality at the moment.”
“It’s been a long wait since the start of our masterplan.”
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The stage three upgrades will complete $9.4million worth of State Government funded works which have included a new science and resource centre that consists of two laboratories, seminar rooms, staff spaces and common learning areas accommodating the library.
The State Government made a pre-election commitment to the investment of the stage three upgrades if elected in 2022, which they have now been able to fulfil.
Ms Broom said she would expect the builds to
be completed within the next two years.
“We’re ready to go, it’s a clear space so there’s no demolition or decanting needed, we’re well into the design and development phase and it won’t be long before we will be able to go to tender,” she said.
“There’s nothing that’s in the way of us being able to progress unlike the last build.”
Ms Broom said the building will not only bolster a necessary need within the school, but serve as a valuable community space.
“I think it will be really popular and really needed
for the skills of this area,” she said.
“It identifies what the community sees as really important as well, we know it’s really popular, and when it’s a hospitality food service like it is, other people can use it for cooking classes and during the night as well.
“The school is a hub for that sort of thing, we’ve got the community use of the gymnasium, lots of people use our courts, soccer pitches and it’s the same thing here.
“And they won’t have to travel out of town, our numbers have already
gone up this year with student enrolments and I can only see those continuing to increase.”
The school was one of three in northern Victoria to receive funding for upgrades.
The state budget will also include a one off $400 school saving bonus available to every child at a government school and eligible concession card holders at other schools.
Ms Symes said the budget included more than $1.8 billion in statewide education projects, including $948 million to deliver the remaining 16 new schools.
SIXTY-EIGHT people died while waiting for elective surgery at Albury Wodonga Health in the last financial year, says Member for Benambra Bill Tilley.
The release of those statistics comes at a time where the waiting list for elective surgery on the Border sits at almost double comparable health services in Ballarat and Bendigo.
Victorian Agency for Health Information released last week has the total number of people on the waiting list for planned surgery at Albury Wodonga Health at 3378.
It’s an improvement on the same time last year but almost double that of Geelong Hospital (1699) and its catchment of about 100,000 more than our
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Mr Tilley said elective surgery delays were contributing to bed shortages and the health crisis.
“The deaths while waiting for surgery is 25 per cent gr eater than the state average – about 15 deaths more,” he said.
“We have also seen a doubling of urgent Category 1 patients in the past 12
months which fits with the advice of medicos saying people are presenting at the ED in a critical condition because they haven’t had treatment.
“It means they stay longer in hospital and take up a critical bed for longer.”
Mr Tilley said the State Government’s budget was tone deaf to our health needs.
“At a time when ambulances are stuck at our hospitals for up to six hours because there are simply not enough beds there is no mention of funding for Albury Wodonga Health’s redevelopment or modular hospital bed units as a temporary solution in the Victorian Budget,” he said.
“Both the Treasurer and Health Minister were tone
deaf to our concerns –spewing out talking points on “world-class healthcare” and “building better hospitals” despite the obvious failings here on the Border.”
The number of deaths while waiting for surgery was provided by the Health Minister as a result of a Question on Notice from Mr Tilley last year.
By CORAL COOKSLEY
THE sun shone brightly on a glorious autumn day last Sunday as hundreds of engine lovers converged to Beechworth for last weekend’s annual ‘Drive Back in Time’.
Organisers from the local Old Cranks Motor Club rated the show and shine event as a great success with around 250 vehicles more than 25 years old entered from near and far.
Club president David McKay said a fantastic variety of vehicles had rolled up with motor enthusiasts enjoying the day.
In the lead up to Sunday’s main event, nine old tractors kickedstarted the two-day event on Saturday morning with a trek around the local area.
Mr McKay said a new item on this year’s agenda had been a wine tasting at Fighting Gully Road Wines’ Cellar Door at Mayday Hills following Saturday’s mystery vehicle run for participants to local points of interest.
Horns then honked and drivers waved as motor lovers showed off their prized metal possessions at the 4.30pm cruise around town, named after the late Keith Harms in the lead up to Sunday’s main event.
Mr McKay said supportive club members did a great job for the weekend to contribute with its
overall success.
He said Indigo Shire Council had supported the event while local businesses had generously supported Sunday’s raffle, when $4700 had been raised for a club community project.
Among entrants on Sunday, Wodonga’s Paul Keenan displayed his Holden FJ dated around 1953 to 1956, while his cousin Will Keenan from Wooragee showed off his 1971 Ford Fairmont XY.
Paul said he originally bought the FJ without a motor and has owned the vehicle for around 30 years.
“It’s the first time I’ve been to this event and it’s great,” he said.
Will said he had been coming to the event for years.
“It’s great to meet your neighbours and talk about vehicles,” he said.
Winner of a sponsor trophy for his 1911 Renault AX, Beechworth’s David Boyd said he had showcased vehicles for most of the eight years he has lived in the town.
A Series 1 Landover on show has been owned by Stanley’s Leigh Privett for seven years.
Mr Privett said it brought back memories from having a fleet when working as a surveyor in the Kimberley’s.
Albury coach builder Karl Richardson showcased his 1936 AC 16/80 Sports (Auto Carrier) vehicle he rebuilt by hand, sourcing com-
ponents from all over the world while he made the body and other parts.
“It’s taken me nearly 30 years to get to this stage and its a joy to have these cars out to show people,” he said.
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BEECHWORTH has been crowned overall winner of this year’s Keep Australia Beautiful National Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards announced at a presentation in Western Australia on Saturday night.
It is the third time Beechworth has won the national award, with the title awarded in 2010 and 2020.
Beechworth competed against other states from around Australia except Queensland and the ACT.
Winning three categories the town hooked the national win.
The awards encourage, motivate and celebrate sustainability achievements of rural and regional communities across Australia.
From eight entries submitted in various categories, Beechworth Honey’s Bee School won the Behaviour Change Campaigns and Education award, the Indigo Future Proof Action Group won Young Legends while Heritage and Culture was nabbed by the Burke Museum’s People of Beechworth Exhibition.
Beechworth’s Iris Mannik (OAM) and Anne Wilson have rounded up projects for years to submit entries.
“We’re over the moon to win and up against tough competition as usual,” Iris said. Anne said the wins should keep encouraging volun-
teers to take up new projects.
“Volunteers like to contribute to their community and should all be proud as they are doing a fantastic job to keep our town vibrant and to be a wonderful community in which to live,”’ she said.
Keep Australia Beautiful National Association (KAB) chief executive officer, Olivia Lynch, said Beechworth epitomised the transformative power of communitydriven environmental endeavours.
She said relentless dedi-
By CORAL COOKSLEYA LOCAL emergency service aims to boost volunteer numbers with a membership drive set for next Tuesday, May 14.
Being held by the Beechworth SES Unit, controller Charles Dean said the 24/7 operation helps the community at large by attending a range of different incidents.
“We need to provide the coverage that we do,” he said.
“We are also a road crash rescue unit and help extract someone trapped in a vehicle.”
Besides responding to natural disasters VICSES is Australia’s largest road crash rescue provider especially within rural communities.
As well as helping community, Mr Dean said many benefits for volunteers included social aspects of belonging to the emergency
services organisation.
He said a strong camaraderie exists from being with a great group of people doing the best for their community.
“It’s a very friendly and open group,” he said.
“We have roles to suit anyone no matter what their age and skill.”
Mr Dean said being an SES volunteer has other individual benefits too.
“We know there are good psychological and health benefits from when people help their community and there are also some really great training opportunities that come as part of volunteering as well,” he said.
“Among them are first aid, using chainsaws, how to use the various equipment and we have courses for fourwheel driving, searching and map reading.
“There’s a very big range of
skills that people can acquire that employers look at when applying for a job and rate quite highly too.
“We really want people to come along and have a look in being a volunteer to sup-
cation and perseverance shown by these communities served as a beacon of inspiration.
“Beechworth has emerged as frontrunners in environmental stewardship, illuminating the path for communities nationwide,” she said.
“KAB extends heartfelt congratulations to Beechworth and all participants, finalists, and category champions, applauding their well-deserved victories and urging other towns and cities to emulate their exemplary efforts.”
The 2024 National Tidy Towns Awards Weekend, held from May 3 to 6, took place in WA’s Gascoyne Junction - a remote outback community with a population of 72 and 2023 National Tidy Town title winner.
Over the weekend state finalists converged for a dynamic blend of networking opportunities, project showcases, outback hospitality, and the awards gala.
Beechworth’s active community engagement in recycling initiatives, renewable energy projects and their inclusivity with the Drag’d Out Beechworth festival had played a significant role in clinching last year’s Tidy Town award for Victoria.
Beechworth was also the state winner in 2009, 2014, 2017 and 2019.
port their community, or even if they are just interested in finding out what the SES does and the vehicles they drive.
“We have two vehicles - a light rescue truck and we
have a four-wheel drive and have just recently paid for a number of our members to get truck licenses.
“We provide this type of assistance to volunteers at no cost that also includes pro-
viding uniforms and protective equipment that people need.”
The event starts at 6.30pm at the SES unit located at 1 Radcliffe Avenue, off Diffy Road near the carwash.
Beechworth’s Helen Gollan (left) with IDAHOBIT Day speakers Indigo Shire mayor Sophie Price, Drag’d Out Festival’s Andrew Madden, Indigo Shire CEO Trevor Ierino and LINE Wangaratta spokesperson Al Winters at last year’s IDAHOBIT Day celebration.
PHOTO: Coral Cooksley.
COMMUNITY members are invited to join Indigo Shire Council at a flag raising ceremony on Friday, May 17, to celebrate IDAHOBIT (International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination).
Kicking off at 4pm outside Beechworth’s Historic Courthouse, festivities include speeches from Mayor Sophie Price and LGBTQIA+ representatives followed by the raising of the rainbow flag and refreshments and giveaways.
Cr Price said the event is one Council is proud to throw its support behind and welcomes everyone to come along to make this year’s event the biggest yet.
“IDAHOBIT is an incredibly important day, it’s where we stand up together as allies for our LGBTQIA+ friends, family and colleagues and demonstrate that Indigo Shire is a place where everyone can feel safe and supported, regardless of gender or sexual orienta-
tion,” she said. May 17 commemorates the anniversary the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases in 1990.
IDAHOBIT is an opportunity to celebrate the pride and allyship of the people who have worked to build equality around the world and to raise awareness of the discrimination LGBTQIA+ people still face today.
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BEECHWORTH’S Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch will celebrate its 82nd anniversary with a get-together next Friday, May 17, at the Rotary Hall in Queen Victoria Park.
President Kathryn Chivers said past members are cordially invited to join the celebrations with fish and chips on the lunch menu.
An afternoon tea will follow with some delectable homemade goodies too.
“The lunch is also open to anyone who might be interested in joining,” she said.
Kathryn said the branch supports local women, children and families facing disadvantage or vulnerability – the CWA Victoria’s mission.
She said the Branch has invested funds raised from hundreds of stalls over the years back into the community for a variety of projects.
“It’s great for ladies of all ages to come together and contribute to, and support the local community,” she said.
“CWA is a way to give back but provides the chance to network as well as being a social outing for its members.”
While the Beechworth CWA supports the local community, the group also donates to state-wide projects to help recovery from natural disasters such as floods and bushfires.
Kathryn said CWA Victoria also works behind the scenes advocating for changes needed to government legislation among them preventing family violence.
The local CWA group has 15 members with new members always welcome.
With CWA Victoria founded in 1928, local Beechworth members are part of a more than 5000–strong membership across the state in various branches.
The philanthropic organisation of women working for the welfare of women and children through representation to all levels of government, the CWA also teaches life skills.
CWA is also part of a worldwide network of city and rural women supporting women, children and families.
“We also celebrate International Women’s Day and are an inclusive group welcoming all women in our diverse community,” Kathryn said.
Bookings are essential for next week’s lunch being held from 12.30pm – email beechworthcwa@ gmail.com or send a text to 0407 261 297.
Cost is $15 with cash on the day.
For more information on the local branch visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BeechworthCWA.
A PAID performance on the Man from Snowy River Festival’s main stage in 2025 is part of an exciting prize package in an incredible win for a local musician in this year’s Bush Idol contest.
Beechworth’s Samara Bright was thrilled as well as surprised to take out the prestigious win at last month’s festival in Corryong.
Samara’s dad and roadie Dean Bright said the Bush Idol competition had been very competitive with entrants as far afield as Sydney.
“As a 17-year-old included in the seniors’ category, Samara had competed against some seasoned performers,” he said.
Dean said in the final heat, Samara performed her own version of ‘Down Under’ by Men at Work, which let to a close win against competitor Darcy Ramage from Echuca.
On top of next year’s performance opportunity at the Man from Snowy River Festival from April 10-14, Samara received $500, a new guitar and six hours of free recording time.
Samara said she looked forward to using the recording time to record and publish her very first single , which she plans to release on Triple J Unearthed and other platforms sometime before the end of this year.
Mega Music’s Peter Gleeson in Wodonga said Bush
Idol has been running for more than 25 years.
The long-time supporter since it started said the competition was developed to give young people a chance to perform in public.
Peter said the top three juniors and three seniors from those who compete go through to the finals and perform on stage that night.
“We have had some amazing winners over the
years who have gone on and played professionally,” he said.
“The winners always receive a guitar and vouchers from Mega Music’s online business and the overall winner also scores six hours of recording time with Flying Fox Recording/Tabbita Studio.
“The added prize this year was the winner receiving a paid on-stage spot at next year’s Bush Festival.”
AN EXCITED young Beechworthian is set to embark overseas for a leadership course and community building workshop in July this year.
Saskia Terlaak will spend a week in the South Pacific Ocean nation of Vanuatu with the program run by New Zealand-based The Future Leaders Academy.
The program for 16 to 18 years old’s is one of a number offered in different parts of the South West Pacific by the academy.
Saskia said she selected to undertake the course offered in Vanuatu as it coincided with the school holidays.
The Marian College year 11 student said she was hoping to learn new skills, learn about the environment and community, and about leadership by stepping out of her comfort zone.
“Around seven Australians and 14 New Zealanders with 20 people from Vanuatu will be participating,” she said.
“It will be interesting to hear from those who live in Vanuatau because it is their island, and we will be finding out about their culture.”
She said the course is well rounded with both leadership and outdoor content.
“It’s a great way to meet new people, enjoy new experiences and find ways help the community,” she said.
Saskia said she can further contribute to her school leadership team from new skills learned and with new ideas.
The 16-year-old said she wasn’t sure of a career choice yet and will take a gap year after finishing secondary schooling.
“I’d like to travel and probably live in the Netherlands for a couple of
HEADING
ABROAD: Saskia Terlaak will spend a week in the South Pacific Ocean nation of Vanuatu with the program run by New Zealandbased The Future Leaders Academy.
months because that’s where my family is from, and then probably go to university,” she said.
Funding her adventure from after school and weekend jobs Saskia has organised an incredible raffle too.
Four prizes up for grabs are a Beechworth wines package, a night at a luxury accommodation provider, a locally made leather tote bag and a Beechworth Honey hamper.
Her dad Jerun Terlaak can be messaged on mobile 0428 860 279 should anyone wish to buy raffle tickets.
ACROSS
1 Name the first Australian Prime Minister, Sir Edmund ... (6)
7 Which neurological disease is usually characterised by convulsions (8)
8 Name a style of art, architecture and decoration of the 18th century (6)
9 What is a species of palm with fan-shaped leaves (8)
10 What is a relationship between two people who are not married to each other (6)
11 Which word describes letters (8)
14 Name an alternative term for dregs (8)
18 What is something puzzling or inexplicable (6)
19 Name a gigantic extinct reptile (8)
21 To engage for military service, is to do what (6)
22 Which skilled performers walk on tightropes and perform on trapezes (8)
23 What is a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened (6)
DOWN
1 Bridgetown is the capital of which West Indies State (8)
2 What is another name for the chest (6)
Letters
3 Name an oil-resistant synthetic rubber (8)
4 What is the horizontal piece, beneath a window (4)
5 Who exercises ruling power during the absence of the sovereign (6)
6 Name a blood-sucking fly (6)
12 What is payment for money borrowed (8)
13 What might we call a rich and influential rural landowner (8)
15 To show clearly, is to do what (6)
16 Which crustacean has seven pairs of legs (6)
17 Name a cereal grass, the seeds of which are fed to canaries (6)
20 What is an exclamation expressing sorrow, grief, etc (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 PRIDIAN
a) Of the first order
b) Haughty
c) Pertaining to yesterday
2 RINGGIT
a) A Southern African venom-spitting snake
b) The monetary unit of Malaysia
c) A malignant, contagious cattle disease
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Blood-sucking insects (5)
Each and every one (3)
Etymology (abb) (3)
Female reproductive gland (5)
Flashy (coll) (5)
Frizzy long hair-style (coll) (3)
Insignificant (7)
Lift up (7)
Not dead (5)
Speak (3)
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Through the duration of his learning there were barriers and challenges for Adam that he overcame and trainers that help with various solutions and options that he could use.
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Currently, Adam is immersed in his on-site work placement with a wonderful disability organisation.
SUCCESS STORY: The Centre helped Adam Golding pursue what he’s passionate about.
Through this hands-on experience, Adam is not only applying his newfound classroom skills but is also actively contributing to the lives of individuals with disabilities.
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“You can only learn so much from a book.
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With this milestone within reach, he eagerly anticipates the opportunity to transition from student to employee within the disability organisation he is currently with.
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Adam really enjoys what he is doing at the moment and is now focussed on a career in the disability industry that he can continue to nurture and grow.
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THE clean energy sector has career opportunities at all levels.
There are many pathways to enter the sector, from entry level jobs that require no formal training through to higher
The sector is expected to grow throughout Australia, in both regional and metropolitan locations.
Jobs vary depending on where you live certain technologies.
For example, the Rural City of Wangaratta has been inundated with solar farms across the region, hydropower is dominant in Tasmania and the Snowy Mountains and wind power is more dispersed with higher concentrations in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
related to the clean energy sector visit https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/resources/ clean-energy.
What is clean energy?
Clean energy is sometimes referred to as ‘green’, ‘new’ or ‘renewable’ energy. It comes from natural resources that are constantly replaced and never run out.
There are many clean energy sources and technologies such as:
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GOTAFE’s trainers and her family, Tracey managed to complete her studies and featured as a speaker at GOTAFE’s graduation ceremonies throughout March.
Committed to lifelong learning, Tracey has recently embarked on further studies with Charles Sturt University in a parttime capacity. If you are starting out in your career, aiming for a change like Tracey, upskilling or seeking professional growth, with GOTAFE by your side, you’ve got this! Still not sure what career path you’d like to follow?
GOTAFE’s Skills and Jobs Centres are one-stop-shops for anyone looking for career planning advice. The skills and jobs centres and their services are free and accessible to all Victorians, but are prospective students; current students; apprentices and trainees; unemployed or retrenched workers; anyone seeking a career change; and employers and industry.
Applications for semester two are now open - to browse GOTAFE’s course with a career advisor, visit www.gotafe.vic.edu.au.
SUPPORT FOR SUCCESS:
With support from CVGT Employment, Ebony found
CVGT Employment support people to achieve their career goals.
They can help you build your skills, boost your
career path.
Whether you’re starting out or looking for a new direction, their friendly
Wangaratta team can support you toward success.
Like many young people Ebony ‘hadn’t had a paid job before’ but knew she wanted to work for an inclusive employer.
Ebony connected with CVGT Employment
needing support.
Since October 2022, she’s been working in her dream job at the Gorge Restaurant.
“I am so grateful for CVGT Employment and all their support,” Ebony said.
“Work’s been a huge step. It’s helped me grow.”
- CVGT Employment participant Ebony.
There is a range of employment programs they up their future.
“We offer training support, help to write your resume, and succeed in interviews,” CVGT
Employment Wangaratta branch manager, Deb
Remlein, said.
“We can equip you with trade tools, personal protection equipment, help with transport costs and support you to overcome any barriers including mental health.”
“Whether you already have an employment opportunity lined up or need help getting connected to local employers ready to hire, we can help you.”
Visit their website cvgt. com.au, call 132 848 or visit the friendly team at 8/10 Ford St Wangaratta
A BEECHWORTH primary school student is among hundreds around the shire handcrafting special gifts for their mums on Mother’s Day this Sunday.
Beechworth Montessori youngster Henry in Cycle 2 (years 1 to 3) along with his classmates have penned thoughtful poems while other students in Cycle 3 (Years 4 to 5) undertook soap carving where they etched their creative designs into a soap.
At St Joseph’s Primary School some students used leaves in crafting delightful bowls out of clay.
Henry said Mother’s Day is special as besides many things they undertake “mums do a lot of work for us”.
“It’s good to celebrate our mums,” he said.
THOUGHTFUL:
Henry said the class made cookies too for the morning tea held for their mothers yesterday.
where they spend time with the kids.
Cycle 2 teacher Cath Rivers said mothers, some fathers, carers and sometimes grandparents come into the classroom on Mother’s Day,
SUNDAY MAY 12
STANLEY ATHENAEUM: 10am. Abandoned Places – tour of forgotten places around Stanley. Meet at Stanley Athenaeum. Bookings 0458 606 922 or email stanleyathenaeum@gmail.com
SUNDAY, MAY 19
BEECHWORTH AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL EVENT. 2pm. Anglican Christ Church. Beechworth History and Heritage chair Jamie Kronborg will talk about the ‘melting pot’ that became Beechworth after colonisation and gold’s discovery, attracting scientists, botanists, painters, vignerons, writers and explorers, and home to lawyers who became judges and politicians influencing federation. Tickets $10 ($8 concession) at the door. No bookings required. For information call or text 0409 912 967.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
BEECHWORTH EXERCISE ACTIVITY AND TRAINING GROUP (BEAT): 11am to 12noon. Unlocking the Secrets of healthy Ageing. Presentation by chiropractor Dr
“They look at their work and help them with their work too, have a cup of tea and just have a nice time with the kids,” she said.
Remo Parente. Tips for Healthy Ageing - understanding age-related changes, strategies for enhancing quality of life, interactive discussions and Q&A session. For anyone interested in ageing well. Questions can be submitted in advance to qigong@stanleygoose.com.au or by hand to Lee or Helen one week prior at BEAT training sessions. $5 entry. Free to BEAT members. To register contact Lee on 0487 323 163 or Helen on 0447 844 410.
FRIDAY MAY 24
THREE FLATS LANDCARE GROUP: 7 to 9pm. ‘What Koalas Want’. Learn more about koalas. Presenter is Jim Blackney who has extensive experience wildlife monitoring and habitat restoration. Among topics covered will be the local koala population. Free event. Yackandandah Public Hall. For more information contact Kerrie on 0418 427 730 or email landcare.kerrie@gmail.com.
UNTIL MAY 31
BEECHWORTH ARTS COUNCIL: ‘Old Crocks’. A collection of still life artwork by Valerie Crosse and Darren John Pope. Beechworth Library, 101 Ford St. Meet the artists in an art chat on May 18 from 12noon to 2pm. Free.
Lockwood was born in Wodonga. She has lived in Beechworth her whole life, excluding six years when living away for tertiary education. What do you do workwise?
My main role at the moment is raising my oneyear-old daughter.
I am currently on maternity leave from my role as the drama and legal studies teacher at Beechworth Secondary College.
While on leave, I started a drama facilitation service called Set Your Own Pace.
The service predominantly works with people living with a disability and/or social emotional challenges.
What brought you to your role/career?
My love for the performing arts always brings me back to the theatre space.
After spending a lot of time in this space, I couldn’t help but notice people living with a disability or mental illness are often pushed to the margins of the main action.
Set Your Own Pace ensures people living with social/emotional challenges and/or disabilities are the stars of our workshops.
There is ability in every disability.
What do you love about your work?
I love watching students grow socially, emotionally and academically over the year.
It’s an incredible feeling watching students apply knowledge that I have shared with them.
Young adults often get a bad rap.
Given the chance, they are empathetic, adaptive and so much fun to be around.
What do you do in the community?
Every Monday, I volunteer at the Quercus Community Pantry.
My toddler comes along with me to ‘help’.
We provide meals and groceries to people who need some assistance getting through the week.
More information and details when the pantry is open about this great service can be viewed on the Quercus Beechworth Facebook page.
Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?
An upgrade could provide all year-round job opportunities, swimming lessons, increased disability access, recreation and recovery.
What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?
Globally, education for women.
When women are involved in informed decision making, they are more likely to lead healthy, productive lives.
In Australia, homelessness.
On any given night, over 120,000 people are homeless in our country.
Having worked in the homelessness sector, I suspect that number to be far higher.
If the person you would most like to meet came to Indigo Shire (past or present), or was already here, who would that be, what would you show them, and why?
I would love to meet Paralympian and 2022 Australian of the year, Dylan Alcott.
I would take him around the local schools to speak with staff and students.
I’d also take him to our array of exceptional coffee shops.
Dylan is an incredible role model for young people.
He advocates for disability rights in a down to earth, relatable manner.
I think he would bring a lot of joy to our shire. What book are you reading?
‘Ice Nation’ by Jason Bray.
It follows the lead investigating officer of an Australian ice syndicate.
I enjoy reading true crime.
The funeral service to honour the life of Mrs Lynette
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BRETT, Peter Edwin.
2/11/1943 – 3/5/2024 Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side.
Dearly loved husband of Christine, father of Melissa and Adam, grandfather of Helena and Aden, brother of Barbara and Warwick. Memorial service at Beechworth Senior Citizens Hall at 10am on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
KLINBERG, Lynette.
30/4/1946 – 26/4/2024
Sadly, we announce the peaceful passing of Lynette Klinberg on April 26, 2024. She was loved and will be missed forever by her husband Peter, daughter Annemaree and son Lee. Now at rest Mum xxx.
IT was a win worthy of a milestone, as Beechworth honoured one of its club’s greatest stalwarts with an upset 25-point over KiewaSandy Creek.
Brenton Surrey was chaired off by brother Kayde and Hamish Malsem as both teams and a packed Baarmutha Park crowd saluted the 300-game man in one of the club’s biggest wins in recent years.
Surrey turned back the clock and was instrumental as his team piled on four goals to nothing in the premiership quarter to take a match-winning lead over last year’s grand finalists.
Heading into halftime with just one point separating the sides, inaccuracy would prove to haunt the Hawks as they kicked 3.7 in the second half compared to Beechworth’s 8.5.
Degan Dolny continued his impressive start to the season with another beston-ground worthy performance from half-back, and he was well aided by the midfield contributions of Connor Stone, Campbell Fendyk and Willem Love.
Brenton Surrey wound back the clock to star in his 300th game for Beechworth as they ran over the top of the Hawks.
Brad Fendyk and Lachie Armstrong troubled the scorers with three goals each as Liam Stephens and Jobe Brock also finished the game with multiple goals.
The all-important win puts a gap between the Bushrangers and the rest of
the competition in second, trailing only the undefeated Chiltern at the top.
Despite losing a stack of experience this year, the Bushies’ have surprised the competition with big wins over the Hawks and Yackandandah proving they will
be in the finals race once again.
Beechworth will travel to Barkly Park to take on Rutherglen tomorrow, who troubled the highly fancied Kiewa-Sandy Creek a fortnight ago, going down by three goals.
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Our Section one side as previously mentioned had to take on Albury.
At number one Darren Edwards was off to a good start and was five up with seven holes to go.
At number two Dylan fought his way back on the second nine to take the lead and holed a birdie putt on the 17th hole (8th) to win his match 2/1.
This happened just after Jacob Howard claimed victory also 2/1 after both he and his opponent were making pars with ease, and had halved the last five holes.
This had the team two wins in with three matches still going.
Unfortunately Zane Howard went down on the 19th hole and had the match at two games to one.
However it didn’t matter as Dave Lang had prevailed on the last hole to win one
up to secure the victory. Darren’s opponent clawed his way back and won the last hole with a birdie to square their match. No extra holes were needed as this meant the team had won 3.5/1.5.
Mention must go to Andy Croome who won the player of the year in section two with four wins and Zane Howard who won the section one player of the year with five home and away wins.
Congratulations to all that represented the club throughout the season.
This is a huge effort for the club to win both flags.
Next Sunday at Beechworth the club would like to see everyone come out for a round and get numbers back up now Pennant has finished.
Hit off is 11:30am for 12 noon.
The club will be playing for the Monthly Medal.
By DYLAN POOL
WHAT a Day at Jubilee on Sunday.
We must start with our Section two side.
They had the tough task of taking on the home side.
Vaughan Saunders at number one had a smashing victory 8/6 or something of the sort to start the team off well.
This was unfortunately matched by Jubilee when Andy Croome suffered a heavy defeat at number two.
We will come back to the number three match shortly.
At number four Tyson Carey was four down after nine holes and fought back, but unfortunately went down on the 17th hole 2/1.
At number five Phil Pelgrim was five up with five to go and had a hiccup, losing the next four holes before he got up on the 18th. This left the match at two all.
Anyone could have been forgiven for thinking that
Jubilee had the title in their hands as Simon Carracher was three down with three holes to go.
Well apparently he didn’t need that shot on the hole as he was conceded his putt and the team were 3/2 victors.
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But Simon parred the next three holes and holed a nervy four foot putt on the 18th to make it three wins in a row, which meant the match would go down to the 19th hole, where Simon had a shot.
