FAMILY AFFAIR
Democracy under threat?
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FORMER high-profile political journalist, commentator and current affairs television presenter Barrie Cassidy delivered a thoughtprovoking oration on the fragility and decline of democracy at home and abroad on Sunday.
BY CORAL COOKSLEY ccooksley@ nemedia.com.au
Mr Cassidy drew a packed audience at Memorial Hall of close to 450 people, with many standing at the 22nd George Briscoe Kerferd Oration. Nearly 400 online viewers also tuned into the streamlined event from across the region and beyond for his presentation titled ‘The Fragility of Democracy’.
“Democracy is challenged and fragile everywhere and in fact the world is in a democratic recession,” Mr Cassidy said.
Mr Cassidy said in Australia there is growing disillusionment with the major political parties, fuelled by issues such as lobbyists’ influence, political campaign funding, and a lack of trust in politics.
“The emergence of independents may lead to more scrutiny of these issues and potentially force the major parties to address them,” he said.
“If Australia shifts to-
wards minority government, these problems may become more pressing and lead to more meaningful reforms.
“What has impressed me as much as you can read an audience’s reactions collectively here is a real embrace of change, and politics being done in a different way.
“And it doesn’t surprise me because I think the way that the political system has operated over decades now,
does demand a new way and two-party system is under pressure for a reason.
“When I first went to Canberra 90 per cent of people voted for one of the major parties now it’s down to about 64 per cent so people are looking for change.”
Mr Cassidy cited democracy in the United States being undermined in various ways, including the Capital riots on January 6, 2021, and the relevancy of forthcoming elec-
tions and voting processes. He said the country’s recent Supreme Court decision - transparently political - granted immunity to a president for actions taken as part of a presidency giving new rules to guide the country.
“One of the key pillars of democracy is a free and independent judiciary and this does not demonstrate independence,” he said. ■ Continued page 4
Beechworth Book’s Nadia David interviewed her father Ian about his work and journey as a screenwriter last month. See story page 4.
PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
One dead, others seriously injured in fatal Allans Flat collision
POLICE are investigating a fatal two car collision in Allans Flat on Wednesday afternoon.
It’s believed two vehicles collided on Wodonga-Yackandandah Road at around 2pm.
An occupant of one of the vehicles has died at the scene and a second occupant has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
The two occupants in the second vehicle have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Those involved are yet to be formally identified.
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Code brown in Indigo Valley
INDIGO Valley CFA members rescued a man stuck in a drop toilet early Friday morning.
According to the CFA, members responded the to unusual call for assistance shortly after 2am on MacSween’s Road in Indigo Valley.
The person reportedly became trapped in the long-drop toilet and reached out to emergency services.
Together, CFA members and police worked to remove the structure around the person and safely extricate them from the dunny.
It took close to 45 minutes for the person to be rescued.
The CFA deemed the incident under control at 2:41am and safe at 2:54am.
The person was put into the capable hands of Ambulance Victoria for an assessment.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week in Indigo Shire
A FREE and inclusive, NAIDOC celebration featuring First Nations musicians Madi Colville Walker and Kiwat Kennell will take place at the School of Arts in Wahgunyah tomorrow from 1pm to 4pm.
The event ‘Unite Indigo Blak, Loud and Proud’ will embrace and celebrate First Nations culture and pride with a line lineup of amazing performances, as well as a chance to connect with like-minded people.
Community members of all ages can have a unique cultural experience by joining the festivities organised by young people from Indigo Shire Council’s Future Proof Action Group in collaboration with Arts Rutherglen.
Indigo Shire mayor Sophie Price said inspiring and soulful performances promise to be a memorable highlight for event goers, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and talent of First Nations artists.
“We’re really proud to present this NAIDOC Week event, which underscores our commitment to celebrating the contributions and culture of First Nations people,” she said.
“Our Future Proof Action Group has done an incredible job in organising this event, and
we are excited to bring the community together in celebration, learning and appreciation.”
‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’ is this year’s National NAIDOC theme honouring the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire symbolising connection to coun-
try, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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YOUR OVENS AND MURRAY TEAM
By CORAL COOKSLEY
A FIRST-TIME festival ‘Good2Go’ across the North East is out to help change the narrative around death and dying.
Free sessions in the leadup to Dying to Know Day on August 8 is being run by a dedicated group of people with an aim to see change in thoughts about the subject in the community.
The festival is being funded by the Murray Public Health Network, with events planned in Beechworth and Chiltern.
End Stage Matters’ co-founder Nicole Parker said according to the Death Literacy Institute of Australia, only one in five people know how to navigate the health system when someone is dying or trying to access aged care.
“Only one in three know how to navigate the funeral industry, only half of us know where to get information about palliative care and just 22 per cent of people know how to access palliative care in our local communities,” she said.
Ms Parker said death and dying needs to be reclaimed by bringing the topic out from the shadows.
“We need to share our experiences, and become more empowered to care for each other,” she said.
“By striving for a society where death is viewed as a natu-
Indigo Shire libraries have celebrated NAIDOC Week held from July 7 to 14 with special programming, including story time sessions for families and a showcase of featured books, movies, and items from the First Nations collection.
Council has raised the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags at its offices across the shire in a symbolic gesture to recognise and honour First Nations People.
Good2Go changing the narrative around death and dying
CONVERSATIONS AROUND DEATH: Participants at a Death Café exploring death, grief and loss using EOL cards to help facilitate conversations about end-of-life wishes.
ral normal event we become a healthier community through the promotion of emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, alongside the medical model.”
Ms Parker said a series of sessions and activities around Dying to Know Day is taking place in several venues in towns across the North East including Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds.
She said festival sessions aim to foster and encourage conversations, knowledge and exploration of topics related to death, dying, grief and loss.
End of Stage Matters driving
the festival has various partnerships or support from various organisations.
Among them are North East Funerals, Mason Park Funerals, Northeast Health Wangaratta, Hume Region Palliative Care Consortium and Clydes on Murdoch.
Ms Parker said by attending festival events she hopes people will start to have more conversations about the topic, getting affairs in order and change thinking around death and dying.
A session ‘Whole Box and Dice’ is being held this morning from 11am to 1pm at Beech-
worth Lodge of St John, while Death Cafés are being held on Friday, July 19 and August 16 from 11am to 1pm in the Beechworth Library.
On Thursday July 25 documentaries titled ‘When You Die’ and ’Saying Goodbye Preparing for Death’ will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Beechworth Lodge of St John. A Death Café will be held in Chiltern from 10am to 12pm on Friday, July 26 at the town’s Community Hub in Crawford Street.
For more information visit www.endstagematters.com.
INSPIRING: Musicians Madi Colville Walker and Kiwat Kennell will perform at tomorrow’s NAIDOC celebration.
Local Chamber of Commerce reignites
By CORAL COOKSLEY
EDUCATIONAL programs, advocacy for local businesses, networking and information for members are key objectives in a reboot of Yackandandah’s Chamber of Commerce.
President Jane Dowsley elected at the chamber’s AGM held in April said the focus for the next 12 months will be rebuilding membership, with 26 businesses already signed up within the first three months.
“We want to inform local businesses about what’s happening around towns or the region that can impact them, link businesses with opportunities and run education programs,” she said.
Ms Dowsley cited education sessions run by Tourism North East and Business Victoria as some of the available programs for members.
“We want to provide informal networking because that’s what we need as well, and holding these events maybe once every four months at this stage where business owners can come together,” she said.
“It’s great to have those bigger networks where we can share our wins, what’s happening in our business-
es and get local support.”
Ms Dowsley said the chamber is stronger working together to advocate for local projects.
“We’re not looking to reinvent the wheel, there’s a lot of great projects for
Yackandandah earmarked by Indigo Shire Council,” she said.
“It’s just a matter of championing these projects for delivery.
“We’ve already had a meeting with the Minister
Competition to showcase work of young creatives
By CORAL COOKSLEY
APPLICATIONS are open for young creatives in Indigo Shire and beyond to showcase their artistic talents and be in the running for cash prizes.
In recognising the artistic talents of young people between the ages of 13 and 30, Friends of the Burke Museum president Dr Kate Sutherland said four prizes up for grabs includes a $1000 first prize, $500 second prize while $250 will be given for each highly commended and people’s choice awards.
The joint initiative by Melbourne-based philanthropic organisation Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation and Friends of the Burke Museum has followed last year’s inaugural event which had 20 entries.
Kate said the Tucker Foundation promoted accessibility for young people in regional areas to showcase their creativity in expressing themselves artistically.
Friends of the Burke Museum committee member Jennifer Perrin said the scope of this year’s theme’s interpretation of ‘Discovery’ is wide open, but entrants need to have a shire association.
Works can be through any medium including pho-
tography, music, writing, poetry and many more with anything referenced in connection to the title.
High school students within the shire and the North East district young people who live further afield with connections to Indigo Shire are encouraged to apply.
“Other young people who have strong connections with Beechworth and the shire, and who may want to enter could be from other states around Australia as well as elsewhere in Victoria,” Kate said.
Kate said huge support had been received from the Mayday Hills Art Society with its experience from running the event, judging as well as curating the exhi-
bition in the Town Hall.
“Judges will give an appraisal on every piece of work for entrants to take away,” she said.
Prize winners will be announced at an event held in the Town Hall starting at 5pm, with all entries on show until the following day.
Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation’s managing director Darren Jones will be a guest speaker and the award presenter.
Submissions with creative works close on Thursday, August 1, with deliveries to Mayday Hills Society.
For more information and entry forms call Jennifer Perrin on 0405 106 157 or email friendsburkemuseum@gmail.com.
for Regional Development, and joined up with the Regional Chamber Alliance.
“There are people from regional chambers from across the state and it’s really interesting to hear that everyone is experiencing common issues.”
She said among some specific regional issues as examples are Qantas shutting down their flights from Adelaide to Albury, affecting snow visitation, while the budget airline Bonza
collapse affected visitation in general.
“Ballarat has some of their own challenges such as housing, but in terms of how small businesses are coping in the current cost of living crisis - it’s all very consistent,” she said.
“We’re trying to put together the building blocks to work out what our priority projects are and there are a lot of great projects that have already been earmarked.
“It’s really about how we support implementation with an existing framework.
“The chamber has a lot of exciting things on the table including Christmas decorations with funding grants from YCDCo (Yackandandah Community Development Company) and the Yackandandah Community Centre.
“It’s a real community initiative for the Christmas lights with community groups coming together.”
At this year’s AGM David Lacey was elected vice president, Michael Walsh is treasurer with Lindy Smith-Allen, Nancy Sluga, Helen Hickinbottom and Greg Hardy as committee members, while the secretary’s role remains vacant.
The elephant in the room has antlers: Tilley
DEER are at record numbers and present a growing threat to people’s lives, says Benambra MP Bill Tilley.
The Member for Benambra raised the matter in the Victorian Parliament last month ahead of the $18 million, four-year deer control funding program lapsed on June 30.
According to Mr Tilley twice in recent weeks, cars have been written off after hitting deer on the roads around Wodonga.
“Those travelling the Beechworth-Wodonga or Chiltern Valley roads know only too well the damage and danger they pose,” he said.
Mr Tilley told the Legislative Assembly that “the elephant in the room has antlers”.
“This is now a deer plague that threatens people’s lives,” he said.
“I’m told the continued funding may come from another bucket of money, but my fear is this government and its upper house transactional charlatan, aka the Animal Justice Party, will conspire to save Bambi.
“This funding needs to be transparent.
“It must be maintained, and deer need to be controlled.”
Deer numbers are widely reported at about 500,000 across Victoria.
Mr Tilley said the past program relied heavily on partnerships but that its future is unknown.
“On one hand we have the East Victorian Deer Control
Plan that runs to 2028 and relies on professional and recreational shooters and on the other we have found that the money for the deer control program lapses on June 30,” he said.
“We have people in our community, experts in the field, who can carry out major control work in confined spaces, public places using drones and thermal imaging.
“On the urban fringe of Melbourne, the councils take an active role, perhaps it’s time our councils got involved.”
DEER FEARS: Benambra MP Bill Tilley raised concers of an overgrowing deer population in the region at Victorian Parliament last month.
THRILLED: Last year’s inaugural winner of the Friends of the Burke Museum young artists competition, Finn Welsh with Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation’s managing director Darren Jones. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
UNITED: Businesses in Yackandandah have the chance to be part of a strong Chamber of Commerce forging ahead with many membership benefits.
PHOTO: Georgie James Photography
Authenticity shines in screenwriting for real life stories
By CORAL COOKSLEY
AWARD-WINNING
writer
for Australian screen Ian David captivated an audience when interviewd by his daughter Nadia David last month.
Part of the five-day Winterwords Festival, Nadia from Beechworth Books said in the session with her father that the message she wanted to get across to people was an understanding about the complex technical processes in screenwriting.
“I really wanted people to hear how difficult the task is as it’s not like writing a novel,” she said.
A screenwriter for TV and film and a recipient of every major industry award in Australia, Ian said a story is just a series of events anyone can put together, but there is a whole process in screenwriting.
“I think stories essentially reflect the way human beings think, the way our brain is structured, and what is important to us, and it involves emotion, memory and curiosity,” he said.
“These are very delicate things when you think about them, and you get involved
in the story, and they can really change your life and move you.”
With his work wrapped around true crime and justice, Ian delivered a fascinating account of his writing journey, including the ABC’s mini-series Blue Murder in 1995 set in the 1970s and 80s about controversial former detective Roger Rogerson and notorious criminal Arthur ‘Neddy” Smith.
Hearing the screenwriter’s stories had been a gripping experience for Yackandandah’s Helen McGowan.
“It was incredible and so special to hear Nadia interviewing her dad,” she said.
“The way the stories have been captured and told in an authentic way shone a light on police culture, and that he was an outsider but an observer and a consumer of stories.
“There was a moment when he said he was afraid for Nadia who went into the New South Wales police force on the back of the Blue Murder series.
“As Nadia said because he told such an authentic story it became part of cultural change inside the police force.
“It was just a beautiful thing to hear about the power and craft of story.”
Nadia said she is concerned about how AI is going to impact people like her father.
“I don’t think you can replicate what he does as its original and not derivative,” she said.
“The creative part of the human brain assimilates the technical aspect of screenwriting and with knowledge, cameras and lighting he has to think about that and assimilate with the creative story.
“My dad always wanted to make original stories and tell them.”
Packed crowd for oration
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Mr Cassidy said he tried to take the audience through issues needed to be addressed by the major parties in Australia - particularly issues directly impacting on the way governance and politics operates.
“You have to identify why there’s a lack of trust in politics, and why people are disillusioned with the major parties,” he said.
“And lots of ways it comes down to who they deal with and how they deal with them.”
He said lobbyists have far too much influence, impact and access to politicians and it comes down to the way political campaigns are funded.
Among many other issues raised in the oration
included disinformation, misinformation, social media’s toxic side and the emergence of AI.
Mr Cassidy said Australia has concerning challenges, but has guard rails with the role of the Australian Electoral Commission, political structure and outlined the benefits of compulsory voting.
“I don’t think it should be just a fundamental right, I believe it is a civic duty,” he said.
Mr Cassidy said education about democracy should start at a young age when a soon-to-be pilot study tales place in 40 Queensland schools with a fun ‘democracy in a box’ tool with information.
SINCE Indigo Shire Council adopted its current rating strategy in 2016, one or another group of the shire’s ratepayers have been hit with excessively high rate rises.
Last year, farmers’ rates increased more than six times the 3.5 per cent rate cap mandated by the State Government.
This year owners of residen-
“Australia has good hope, and we have a really robust process of encouraging people to vote with a really solid constitution,” she said.
“We need to see and know that as we have something precious here in Australia, but also for this particular part of the country in Indi.
“A key message was the great opportunity for us to continue and be part of a really robust crossbench which will hold the government to account.” Visit www.kerferdoration.org to view Mr Cassidy’s oration.
Kerferd Oration event moderator Jill Briggs said she hoped people heard the message about the pressure on democracy and being undermined across the world.
Excessive rate hikes for some in Indigo Shire
tial vacant land will see an increase almost eight times this year’s 2.75 per cent rate cap.
Indigo Shire Council has known for two years that it could adjust its rating strategy and amend its rates to eliminate excessive rate hikes.
This would have no impact on total rate revenue, but council has chosen not to do so. It is still not too late for Council to do the right thing. Raise your concerns with your local councillor. I encourage the public to attend the next council meeting on July 30, 6.30pm, Mayday Hills, Beechworth head office.
Herb Ellerbock, Rutherglen
FULL OF INTRIGUE: Nadia
David hears from father Ian at the Winterwords Festival.
ENGAGED: George Kerferd descendants Denise Burnicle (left) and brother Lloyd Monsbourgh with Kerferd Oration MC Jill Briggs, orator Barrie Cassidy, Indi MP Helen Haines, and past orators Dr Denis Muller and Cathy McGowan at Sunday’s event.
Building connection among youth
AMY Desmond was born in Ballarat, spending her younger childhood growing up in the Victorian town of Clunes.
Beechworth became home two years ago when her family moved from Mornington Peninsula.
What do you do work wise?
My primary role is as a full-time mum. As a side hustle, I work with people running sessions on perception guidance.
What brought you into this role/career?
I went from corporate jobs I didn’t care about, to working on things that aligned with me.
Having kids was a huge vector for change, and I don’t think I could ever go back.
What do you love about your work?
When I get to work with other people on finding truth and clarity, or help with action steps towards goals, it’s hugely fulfilling to me.
My role as a mum is one of the most challenging jobs, but I love it because of the growth it’s given me and how meaningful my presence is.
What do you do in the community?
I’m currently president of the Beechworth Toy Library.
It was a natural fit as I hold the same values of caring about sustainable solutions, affordable access to resources for children, and enhancing community wellbeing through connection.
And, of course, it is a beautiful way to meet other families.
I spend my time chasing funding, working with the team on what resources we purchase, communicating on social media, and doing various other things.
It’s always a thrill when people bring back clean toys with no missing pieces because it’s less work for us volunteers.
Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?
Self-responsibility.
There are countless things we could address as community issues, but ultimately the community is made up of individuals.
It can be both empowering and daunting when I look at how I can have an effect and promote change on issues.
What would you do to solve change, improve the situation?
Empower people by helping them feel confident and capable.
If everyone regularly analysed their impact, learned about waterways and the environment, and discovered their talents and how to contribute them to the community, I believe we would see continuous improvement.
However, if I could wave a magic fairy wand, I’d also remove all debt and monetary greed.
I think then we’d all be able to focus more on what’s really important.
What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?
I would say the growing disconnect between humans and the natural world.
Somehow the idea of progress came to look like overusing resources, creating waste, polluting and contaminating waterways and losing skills that connect us with real food. In these areas, I feel regression is the way forward.
If the person you would most like to meet or knew, came to the Indigo Shire - who would that be, what would you show them and why?
Ten years ago, I participated in a cultural exchange for a summer language intensive in France with an incredible woman, Dominique,
who helped immerse me in French culture and language.
I do hope that one day, she visits us in the Indigo Shire so I can reciprocate.
I would take her to Lake Sambell, Beechworth Gorge, and all our falls and wander through the tracks and parklands.
I feel so blessed that we get to experience natural beauty and an abundance of wildlife on our doorstep each day.
What book are you reading?
‘The Biology of Belief’ by Bruce H. Lipton PhD.
Locals tackle trivia for a fun time
By CORAL COOKSLEY
TRIVIA goers had fun testing their knowledge at an event hosted by the local CWA branch last month.
Held at Beechworth’s Senior Citizen Centre on Friday, June 17, the fundraiser drew around 30 people while some branch members dished up a hearty lunch meal of delicious soup and bread rolls.
Assorted savouries greeted members and guests to snack on arrival with afternoon tea between sessions later in the day.
Teams from the local Rotary Club, Red Cross branch, a local book club group, CWA branch members and and a mix of local community members took part.
A door prize as well as a raffle, and prizes for the inter-round games were up for winning grabs while a big prize went to the winning team.
A past president and event organiser, CWA’s Pam Turnbull, said the Beechworth branch raised funds throughout the year with two street stalls - one before Easter and the other prior to Christmas.
“The branch also holds special events to raise awareness of CWA’s value to the community with its aims and activities and to encourage and strengthen bonds between organisations within the Beechworth area,” she said.
Branch members aim to offer events that peo-
ple will enjoy with street stalls the major fundraising events.
Pam said besides mandatory contributions to the CWA state body, all funds raised by the branch are
returned to the local community usually in the form of financial assistance where required.
“It’s often to families experiencing hardship due to ill health and the huge
expense of having to travel to major cities for consultations and treatment or in the event of sudden bereavement,” she said.
“A benefit of being part of a small town community is
the ease with information passed on in a respectful and confidential manner. “
Apart from the organisation’s stated aims to support women, children and their families as well as being an advocacy group, Pam said every woman joining CWA has the benefit of developing deep friendships, knowing she is valued and cared about.
“She can be proud of her membership in a highly respected and admired organisation,” she said.
Beechworth CWA meets on the third day of the month at 1.30pm in the Rotary Hall, Queen Victoria Park.
New members and visitors welcome.
TRIVIA TIME: Local Red Cross Branch members Shirley May (left), Julia Smith, Margaret Harms, Marieanne Atkins, Helen McIntosh and Helen Roberson teamed up for last month’s CWA trivia event.
PHOTO: Kathryn Chivers.
TOY SOLDIER: Beechworth’s Amy Desmond loves her role as a full-time mum as well as being Beechworth Toy Library’s president with her shared values on sustainable solutions.
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HOLT (nee Baker), Carol Margaret. Passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Aged 76 years.
Beloved wife of Robin (dec). Loving mother of Chris, Tim and Greg. Adored mother-in-law of Alison and Jackie. Cherished Nana of Jasmin, Coebe, Jeremy and Lachlan. Happily reunited with Robin.
HOLT, Carol.
We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.
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Monthly medal draws strong field
By DYLAN POOL
ANOTHER decent field turned up last Sunday for the Beechworth Golf Club’s July Monthly Medal, which meant a round of stroke.
George Ward had the best round we have seen for a while, blitzing the field with a 63 nett off a 20 handicap. He was six shots clear or Dylan Pool who was runner up with 72/69.
Ball winners were Dean Howard 88/73 and Andy Croome 89/73. Nearest to pins went to Jamie Donly on the seventh, George Ward on the 10th and Xavier Palamarczuk on the 17th.
Last Wednesday a stableford round was played. It must of been tough going as Doyna Collins was the only player to reach the 30s and she won with 30.
Glenda Marshall was run-
ner up with 26 points.
Glenda also won a nearest to pin on the seventh.
It has been great to see so many out on the course every day even as the sunsets.
Also there are 37 players participating in the 12 week par 3 competition, this is fantastic to see.
Good luck to all participating.
This Sunday golf will resume again, arrive at 11:30am for 12pm hit off
Orienteers set a pace in Beechworth
By CORAL COOKSLEY
LOCAL orienteers Tim Boote, Max Carr, Elin Olssen and Helen Robinson competed in two state series events organised by Albury Wodonga Orienteering Club (AWOC) on granite terrain around Beechworth early last month.
Stanley’s Leigh Privett and an AWOC member helped plan the event which drew competitors from Sydney, Canberra, South Australia and various parts of Victoria.
“The Saturday event was just north of Beechworth around Racecourse Creek and ‘The Rising Sun’ area, with Sunday’s event held on the steep and rocky slopes of Beechworth Gorge,” he said.
“The aim is to complete a set course finding many controls in order, in the fastest time.
“An elite orienteer from Sydney, Alistair George, completed his six-kilometre course in 37 minutes, while other orienteers were there just for the personal challenge of getting around the course.”
Helen said she started orienteering around two decades ago, joining AWOC after a move to the North East.
The local veterinarian said both Beechworth’s events were high quality courses on complex terrain.
“The events attracted some of Victoria’s best orienteers who enjoyed the challenge of the long, hard courses with shorter hard, medium and easy classifications with families taking
their kids on easy courses,” she said.
While the sport with age groups from 10-year-olds to the oldest in the 85-age group competed on both days.
Leigh said one parent carried his four-month-old daughter around an easy course strapped to his front.
With a love of the sport, Helen said orienteering teaches people to read landform and relate it to lines on maps, and recognise various features such as spurs, gullies, pits, mines, rocks, cliffs and waterways.
“You have to keep an accurate compass bearing while walking across rough bushland or through scrub combining physical exercise with the mental stimulation of accurate navigation,” she said.
“I also do mountain bike orienteering too following tracks and trails through our forests.
“North East Victoria has lots of great forests and parks where we can orienteer on foot or bike.”
For Albury competitor Liz Woods, a well-marked highquality map detailed every terrain.
“The course setters had us running backwards and forwards across the map with the need to make decisions about route choice,” she said.
“All visitors claimed the twoday event was a great success.”
Leigh said like most sports in the digital age, competitors carry a ‘stick’ recording visits to each control.
“They carry information to the finish giving an instant result when inserted into a computer reader, then uploaded to a web-
site for the ‘world’ to see,” he said.
“In the past many state, national, and international events have been held here.”
last weekend.
Bushies’ streak bounced
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The Swans claimed a key win against Kiewa-Sandy Creek in the grand final rematch to create separation from the Hawks in fourth place and an all-important top three finish.
Beechworth will look to regroup against the struggling Dederang-Mount Beauty, who are yet to post a win this season.
Across the fence, Beechworth’s A grade side kept their finals hopes alive with a 4741 win over the Roos.
After a competitive first half which saw the Bushrangers leading by four goals, a 12 goal to seven third quarter opened up the game for Beechworth who were able to hold on in the last.
Rachael Cavallin netted 24 goals with a mix of contributors in the ring for Beechworth.
Head out and catch a trout in the school holidays
ASPIRING anglers are encouraged to rug up, grab their gear and wet a line, with local lakes among the many which have been stocked with ready-to-catch rainbow trout in time for the school holidays.
The State Government announced in June more than 35,000 catchable-size rainbow trout have been stocked into 80 lakes across Victoria, saying more fish are stocked here than in every other state and territory combined, up to a record-breaking 11.5 million this year.
Local catchments which have been stocked with trout for the school holidays
include Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park Lake, which received 200, and Anderson Lake in Chiltern which received 500.
Also getting a boost to their stocks were Sambell Lake in Beechworth (450), the Stanley Ditch Dam (500) and King Lake in Rutherglen (200).
Plans to stock the Glenrowan Recreational Reserve Lake with 200 trout did not go ahead as planned, but another 600 are expected to be stocked in the leadup to the September school holidays.
The Victorian Fisheries Authority says the rainbow trout stocked are advanced yearlings and suitable to be
caught immediately.
It says Rainbow trout are a good option for children or those trying fishing for the first time, because they are relatively easy to catch and take a variety of baits and lures.
The stocking program aims to encourage families to go fishing, particularly during school holidays.
Anglers are reminded that a daily bag limit of five trout applies, of which only two can exceed 35 centimetres.
To see which sites have been stocked, head to vfa. vic.gov.au/recreationalfishing/fish-stocking/holidaystocking.
MILESTONE MAGIC: Kayde Surrey was one of Beechworth’s best in his 200th match
LIVE BALL: Lukas Jakobsson and Rory O’Brien try to scrap for the footy.
PRIZE CATCH: With local lakes among those recently stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout, some may grow to a considerable size. PHOTO: Victorian Fisheries Authority
ON THE JOB: AWOC members Rob Simmons (left) with Leigh Privett on day one start duty at last month’s orienteering event in Beechworth.
PHOTO: Liz Woods
FULL SWING: Dean Howard in the middle of his swing off the tee during his round at the Beechworth Golf Club’s July Monthly Medal on Sunday.
Bushies’ streak bounced
BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au
BEECHWORTH have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of a minor premiership with a 38-point loss at the hands of Yackandandah last weekend.
Entering the game full of confidence from their win over reigning premier Chiltern, the Bushrangers were picked apart after quarter-time to lose 10.8 (68) to 16.10 (106).
The home side were able to hold the Roos goalless in the opening term at Baarmutha Park to lead by 22-points at the first break.
A seven-goal surge in the second quarter from Yackandandah stunned the Bushrangers and turned the tide going into half-time.
Beechworth were never able to regain control, as the Roos capitalised on a dominant second half, led by star forward Nick Donaghey who kicked five goals.
Bushrangers coach Tom Cartledge had his best game for the year with increased midfield minutes due to the absence of Cam Fendyk with a shoulder injury, while Lachie Armstrong held the pieces together up forward kicking four goals.
Kayde Surrey brought up his 200th club game, following on in brother Brenton’s 300th game milestone in recent weeks and stood tall for the Bushrangers.
Yackandandah’s Casey George continued his purple patch of form to be named best on ground, while recruit Sam McKenzie played a starring role in the midfield.
Remarkably, the Roos have now won 11 straight games after dropping their first two of the season and now sit on top of the TDFL table.
After entering the round on top, the Bushrangers have slipped back to third behind Yackandandah and Chiltern on percentage.
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ALL CAUGHT UP: Tom Cartledge and the Beechworth senior side had their 11-game winning streak taken down by Yackandandah last weekend, who stole top spot on the TDFL ladder with their 38-point win.