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Top honour for Josie

BEECHWORTH’S Josie

Cornish has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to the community of Beechworth in the King’s Birthday Honours announced on Sunday.

Josie was among more than 700 Australians receiving awards in the Order of

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Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service.

“It has been an honour for all the volunteer work I’ve

done but it’s also for my family,” she said.

“My family have been with me all the way where they have shaved their heads, helped with barbecues and have done everything with me.”

Josie’s lifelong passion in volunteering began when she joined the Brownies (now known as Cubs in

Scouting) when around seven years of age.

“To get your badges you did shopping for the elderly, some gardening and just helped them out,” she said.

Josie then progressed to Girl Guides, became a Guide leader with volunteering carried on from there.

The dedicated Beechwor-

thian who has volunteered for most of her life said volunteering had been natural growing up in a family with 12 siblings.

Knowing what it is like to go without, Josie said she can relate to families facing economic hardships having grown up in a financially struggling family.

She recalled seeing a Salvation Army member turn up with toys, food and other items when around 12 years old so she then planned to give back to the organisation.

“I volunteered as soon as I moved to Beechworth,” she said.

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Beechworth’s Ana Torres with eight-year-old granddaughter Aya chatted to market organiser Darren Sutton about his work at Saturday’s Beechworth makers’ market.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

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Rutherglen Roam draws thousands to the region

By CORAL COOKSLEY

ORGANISERS estimated around 10,000 visitors flocked to this year’s annual Rutherglen Rotary Club Country Fair last Sunday making it another fabulous success.

The biggest fund-raising event on the Rotary Club’s calendar runs on the Kings Birthday long weekend as part of the Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout with its main even held the day before.

The longest standing wine festival in the country, Roam Rutherglen has been running for 51 years.

Wine Makers of Rutherglen executive officer Annalee Nolan said organisers had been delighted with the results.

Although slightly down on numbers by around 15 per cent Ms Nolan said the event drew an estimated crowd of 7000 people.

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She said Wine Makers of Rutherglen were thrilled with the outcome although a little down from last year expected from the present economic environment.

“Operationally it went well with the energy the event brings too,” she said.

“We have maintained a good market share and are happy with the outcome,” she said.

Sixteen of Rutherglen region’s cellar doors hosted wine lovers with a program of premium tastings, live entertainment and unique sensory cellar door experiences.

“It was great to have Morris Wines back this year,” Ms Nolan said.

“We moved people with transport as well.”

A hop-on, hop-off bus loop with 40 buses gave visitors an opportunity to explore participating wineries throughout the weekend.

Although figures haven’t been finalised by tourism authorities Ms Nolan said with the Rotary Country Fair an expected $7million will

have been brought into the local regional economy similar to last year.

An organiser of the Rotary Club’s Country Fair Bill Slattery said the market had 278 stalls stretching from produce to craft stalls and everything in between with variety of local stallholders too.

Bill said the club supported local hospitality businesses and did not offer food except for the Rotary community barbeque.

With around $25,000 raised by the Rotary Club from the fair every year, Bill said funds go into Rotary projects among them youth programs and the Rotary youth exchange - where high school students live and study abroad.

“We’re supporting a South Korean as a Rotary

exchange student for 12 months this year,” he said.

Other Rotary projects include supporting local schools with bursaries for students and supporting local young people to attend an annual science forum in Canberra.

“Some funds go back into community projects and community clubs too with the local tennis and hockey clubs being supported this year,” he said.

Among activities on the day, Bill said the Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes, Senator Bridget McKenzie and Indigo Shire mayor Sophie Price stomped away in this this year’s grape stomping event.

“It’s so much fun,” he said.

SQUISH: Indigo Shire mayor Sophie Price stomped away on grapes with local Neil Fisher at this year’s Rutherglen Rotary Club Country Fair.

PHOTO: Trevor Ierino.

Local creative talent on show

By CORAL COOKSLEY

THE sun shone brightly as Beechworth Anglican Christ Church grounds last Saturday buzzed with activity from people visiting a firsttime makers market.

A decision to run the market paid off with organisers rating the event as a fabulous success.

Beechworth’s Darren Sutton who was behind the idea said the market had been planned to be different to the farmers market with a craft and art focus.

“It helps highlight the work undertaken by people in the local community who often don’t get seen or heard,” he said,

“It’s a chance for them to have a place to showcase their various products and it was the long weekend with

lots of people around.

“It was a good opportunity, the day worked out and we had perfect weather.”

Darren said the market will be the first of a few held in the church grounds with the plan to run pop up markets as a regular event.

“As a pop-up maker’s market we will pick weekends when there’s something on, like a long weekend,” he said.

Darren said the market offered a great opportunity for more artisans to join in with their craft.

Wangaratta Handspinners and Weavers member Jessica from Beechworth said she had chatted to many different people on the day.

“I’m just happy to educate kids, show them the wool and tell them about sheep,” she said.

“We have the best wool in the world in Australia here and a lot of it goes overseas.

“We should really be enjoying what we have here and support our farmers as the product is such exceptional value.”

Jessica said local merino wool being used for her spinning was from North East Victoria.

Beechworth’s Jackie Hayden had a stall with a

SPUN: Wangaratta Handspinners and Weavers member Jessica from Beechworth loved chatting to people about her craft.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

colourful variety of weaved baskets.

A special moment had been selling a piece to the parent of a young student she had taught when teaching in Melbourne for four years in her earlier teaching career.

“The former student’s mother has now moved to Beechworth and bought the piece for her daughter,” she said.

Jackie said she loves weaving.

“There’s a great group of women that weave together mostly held at the Quercus Beechworth Neighbour-

Internationally acclaimed musician to perform in Beechworth

By CORAL COOKSLEY

A BEECHWORTHIAN is thrilled to be bringing a legendary international musician to town in two weeks’ time.

Liam Cuffley said ChileanAmerican multi-instrumentalist Alain Johannes who is on an Australian and New Zealand tour will perform at Tanswell’s Hotel on June 24.

“Alain was originally based in Los Angeles and is now living in Chile where his family is from,” he said.

“We’re really lucky to have a musician of his calibre and he has played with world-renowned artists.

“Internationally his incredible music is respected by musicians across the world.

“He is a phenomenal mu-

Top honour for Josie

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Josie held various roles in Lions since joining in Melbourne 23 years ago then transferred to Beechworth in 2014.

The passionate and tireless volunteer has received a string of various awards among them a Lions International Malvern Jones Fellow – the highest Lions Award given to a Lion by Lions International for her work in the community, Lions District Governors awards as well State Premier volunteer awards and various others.

She also received the Indigo Shire Council Australia Day Award - Beechworth and District Certificate of Achievement in 2022. Among many projects and ones started in Beechworth with community engagement has been Boomerang Bags and a dress library with donated garments for young people unable to afford debutante dresses or suits for formal occasions.

PROUD: Beechworth’s Josie Cornish is thrilled to have received an Order of Australia Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours announced on Sunday.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

When COVID struck, she instigated other projects including a winter project with more than 250 sets of knitted scarves, hats, beanies, mittens and gloves for the homeless in Melbourne.

Another was making and selling COVID masks raising $3000 for the Turban Angels in Yarrawonga.

Facemasks were also made for the homeless in Seymour, Melbourne and various community groups in Wangaratta.

Josie also organised a head shave raising $6600 in Beechworth for Yarrawonga Turban Angels who support women undertaking cancer treatment.

Another included 2000 dignity scarves for the elderly which were handed out to hospitals and elderly citizens all around Australia and internationally including Great Britain, Singapore, Canada, America and New Zealand.

Among many other projects in earlier years Josie with her family in Melbourne raised $35,000 for cancer research.

Josie said she finds helping people extremely rewarding.

“I’ve always been around if someone needs a helping hand,” she said.

sician and an unsung hero.”

Liam said among many artists Alain has performed with are American rock bands Queens of the Stone Age and the Foo Fighters, the late American musician Christ Cornell, English singer-songwriter PJ Harvey, and American rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.

“He also grew up with a member of the American rock band Red Hot Chilies Peppers in in Los Angeles,” he said.

Liam said the Tanswells pub punches well above its weight with countless shows over the years including Australian singer and songwriter, Courtney Burnett in her formative years with many other musicians as well as a recent

visit from American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Brant Bjork.

“The place is alive with music, despite the hardships faced by venues across the country,” he said.

Liam grew up in the Beechworth and is also a local musician in the band My Left Boot which he started close to 20 years ago with friend Daniel Firth who grew up in the town as well.

The excited musician said his band My Left Boot will be the support band for the international performer.

“We’ve played music since we were 16 in this pub and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a regional pub that’s so supportive with music with a list of amazing performances every

weekend,” Liam said.

Liam said his band always came back to Beechworth once or twice a year when he played in other bands in Melbourne.

“Music has always been such a big part of the community,” he said.

Liam said Tanswells has an open mic night held once a month catering for many musicians living in the area where they have a chance to be in a band again.

Since moving back to the area five years ago, Liam has been organising some shows at the hotel as well as organising a regular jam night using contacts from his time in the Melbourne music scene.

“I also absolutely love the place and value it so much,” he said.

THRILLED: Beechworth’s Liam Cuffley is over the moon clinching Alain Johannes on his Australian and New Zealand tour to perform at Tanswells Hotel. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

ALL SMILES: Beechworth’s Jackie Hayden (left), Tania Sutton and Loretta Waters at Saturday’s Beechworth makers’ market.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

hood Centre where Cate Ferguson who learned from her family helps us,” she said.

Recruits sought for 2024 community Christmas lunch

By CORAL COOKSLEY

COMMUNITY members are invited to take up the reins with a new committee from July to organise this year’s annual Christmas lunch for locals.

The longtime working party recently reconvening after last year’s successful event has set the wheels in motion to continue spreading Christmas cheer with a new team.

A combined voluntary group with members from Beechworth Health Service (BHS), Quercus Neighbourhood Centre, Salvation Army, Indigo Shire Council and Christine Cansfield-Smith from the community has brought sparkle to the special time for 15 years this year.

BHS representative Gabriella Tange said the working party is on the hunt for community members with an interest and a passion to run and coordinate the community Christmas lunch.

Gabriella said the existing committee will still take part with a supporting role.

“We really want to hand the reins back to the community to take it on as it’s a community event, and we would like the community to own it as well,” she said.

Gabriella said more than 200

people registered for the event last year with around 90 people for a sit-down meal, while the balance consisted of picked up or delivered takeaway meals.

“We’re finding that people quite like the option of a takeaway meal,” she said.

The community can access hampers, giving them a chance to have a meal later in the day.

“For some it might be difficult to get out and for others social events can still create a little anxiety post COVID,” Gabriella said.

“We’ve had great community support as well as considerable financial donations from the community as well.”

Gabriella said the event held on Christmas Day is a great opportunity for the community to come together.

“We run it on Christmas Day because we think it’s important for those who may not have family in town to join others they know,” she said.

“I think the Christmas lunch helps harness and nurture a sense of community and connection.”

To help and be a part of a new committee contact Gabriella Tange (03) 5728 0200.

Red Shield Appeal this month

By CORAL COOKSLEY

THE local Salvation Army Corps members are braving the cold outside IGA in Beechworth on Thursdays, weather permitting, until the end of this month collecting for the Red Shield Appeal.

Beechworth Red Cross welfare officer Vanessa Borschman said the local organisation has seen a significant increase in the last eighteen months of people around the North East seeking its services.

Beechworth Salvation Army Corps Major Pauline Middleton said the situation is a reflection of what’s happening around the state for the Salvation Army.

“We’ve exceeded our Beechworth budget for the first time in 15 years,” she said.

Pauline said $5000 was raised this year for the Red Shield Appeal with a generous local donating $500 to the Appeal last week.

With the cost-of-living crisis, welfare officer Vanessa Borschman said many more families are seeking Salvation Army help.

“They’re struggling because they have heating, car registration or insurance bills to pay and everything’s just going up,” she said.

The Salvation Army assists with a huge range of services among them clothing and blankets as well as food and fuel vouchers.

Pauline said people can drop donations into its premises at 35/37 Ford St, Beechworth.

The Salvation Army has helped Australians for more than 140 years providing shelter, safety and support to those in need with the Red Shield Appeal running for 60 years this year.

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ON THE LOOKOUT: Christmas community lunch coordinator since the event began, Christine Cansfield-Smith (left) with a volunteer Stephanie Ramsdell at last year’s special day.

First Kerferd Oration question to community

By CORAL COOKSLEY

THE first question to the community in the lead up to this year’s George Briscoe Kerferd Oration has been answered by Scott Landells.

Veteran ABC journalist Barrie Cassidy will deliver his oration titled ‘The Fragility of Democracy’ on Sunday, July 7.

The question asked is ‘In recent years, surveys have been finding people trust governments less and less.

Has the quality of government really declined or do we just know more about what they do?

“As we know in Australia, we have a three-tier system of government - Federal, State and Local,” Scott said.

“In 2024, governments collectively face a number of formal processes and bodies to ensure good governance.

“These include freedom of information, senate estimates, royal commissions, corruption commissions, ombudsman, auditor general’s office, state ministers for local government, integrated planning reporting frameworks and customer satisfaction surveys, to name a few.

“The mere existence of these checks and balances suggests that there are government practices and behaviours that warrant scrutiny.

“At a Federal level, the self-interest of MPs from major parties and their reluctance to tackle deeper social and environmental issues has been an unfortunate feature of recent governments.

“The relatively short three-year election cycle is a contributing factor I think and encourages the ‘kick it down the road’ approach.

“The steep rise in community driven independent MPs in the House of Representatives at the 2022 Federal election, is evidence that the quality of

ANSWERED: Scott Landells has answered the first community question in the lead up to this year’s Kerferd Oration in Beechworth being held on July 7.

government is improving markedly, these past two years.

“This cross-bench now boasts 16 MPs from Greens, minor parties or independents.

“Many were elected on the back of community driven campaigns where issues such as climate change, gender equity, respectful behaviour and integrity were priorities.

“The internet has given us access to quality information - and misinformation - at the touch of a button.

“Access to this technology is mainstream, however, it is accessed very differently by the generations.

“I often hear from people under 30 that I interact with, that they access their news from TikTok - a format geared for very short sound bites.

“A legacy of the internet is a global 24-hour news cycle, hence I think that we

definitely know a lot more about the work of governments.

“This has added pressure to governments, which they tend to acknowledge in various ways, one being the releasing of unflattering reports late in the day on the eve of a long weekend, for example, preferring the glancing blow, to the knock-out punch.

“Given my glass half-full tendency, I believe that the quality of our Federal government has improved significantly in recent times, albeit from a very low base.

“I am cautiously optimistic that we are progressing towards improved quality.

“Whether a natural flowon effect of quality government extends to state and local tiers will be an interesting watch.”

For more information about the event and registration visit www.kerferdoration.org.

CONFIDANT: Beechworth’s Joanna Schirrman loves her profession as an equine veterinarian and values client relationships.

Vet with a difference

JOANNA Schirrman was born in Sale located in the Gippsland region of Victoria.

Her father worked in the oil and gas industry and the family moved around a lot.

Joanna with her partner Brendan moved to Beechworth seven years ago from the Melbourne suburb of Park Orchards.

What do you do workwise?

I work as an equine veterinarian in Tarrawingee.

I decided to complete further qualifications in biomechanical medicine treating both dogs and horses.

Biomechanical medicine looks at the whole animal looking for the underlying cause of dysfunction.

I use both osteopathic and chiropractic techniques to treat this dysfunction.

What brought you to your role/career?

Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be a vet.

I took “the scenic route” to becoming a vet.

After completing a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma in Education I taught in a secondary school for a year.

Then, one night my horse developed a catastrophic bout of colic and died.

I vowed to go back to university and become a vet.

Five years later I graduated from Murdoch University in Western Australia.

As a new grad, I met an inspiring equine vet chiropractor.

However, the course as it is known today did not exist.

I had to wait another eight years before it was relaunched as a Post Graduate Diploma for vets, human osteopaths and human chiropractors.

We’re a pretty unique group of professionals.

What do you love about your work?

My favourite thing is being able to ease pain and dysfunction in patients that were deemed “unsalvageable”.

What do you do in the community?

My “free time” is very limited, particularly as Brendan and I have a three-year-old son and a small farm just out of town.

As a vet, we become quite close to our

patient’s parents and often end up being a sounding board and/or confidant.

I value the relationships I have with my clients.

Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?

The state of our roads (the unmade ones in particular) is a disgrace.

Our road was severely damaged during the 2018 floods and was not repaired properly.

The road is frequently used as a shortcut for heavy trucks and with more houses being built it has further deteriorated.

The dust has become so bad, it is affecting my horses as well as us.

I know our road is not the only one affected, but it is infuriating paying ever increasing rates with little to show for it.

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

Counters should be installed to quantify the volume of traffic.

The list of roads to be sealed needs to be reviewed frequently and adjusted depending on the traffic.

Dust sealing should be a priority.

What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?

Climate change.

It’s real and it’s happening.

If the person you would most like to meet or knew, came to Indigo Shire (past or present), who would that be, what would you show them, and why?

My maternal grandmother passed away before I finished vet school. She loved the country and would have been thrilled to see our farm.

I would take her to Woolshed Falls for its raw beauty and power.

What book are you reading?

‘House of Sky and Breath’ by Sarah J Maas.

Joanna, Schirrman

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1. Help the rain soak in If your soil has been dry for an extended period it can become water-repellent (hydrophobic), even after heavy rains.

Remove heavy layers of autumn leaves that can stop the rain getting to the soil.

Use these excess leaves to make nutrient-rich compost.

2. Get stuck into weed control

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Do you need to relocate underperforming plants to a more suitable spot, or replace them with something else?

Do you need to attend to irrigation?

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

4 What do we call a learned person (6)

7 What is hot tea called (8)

8 Name the former monetary unit of Portugal (6)

9 What is an echidna (8)

11 Name a polite title after a man’s last name (7)

13 Which person is a nonprofessional (7)

15 Which term relates to right and wrong in conduct (7)

17 What are mariners more commonly known as (7)

20 What are impressions as on paper, taken from processed plates (8)

23 Name a member of an alliance of related N American native peoples now living mainly in Oklahoma (6)

24 What is a private feud (8)

25 Name an insect of the coleoptera order (6)

DOWN

1 Name the head of a medical school, university faculty, or the like (4)

2 What is a duplicate of something (6)

3 Name another term for an agreement (4)

4 What are clairvoyants called (5)

5 What is a space entirely void of matter (6)

Letters

6 Name the lowest point, as of adversity (5)

9 What is a calculating device (6)

10 To be the weirdest, is to be the what (7)

12 What are golf scores of two under par (6)

14 What is a solid body revolving around the sun (6)

16 Name some of the various wading birds (6)

E-QUATIONS

18 What describes a proverb (5)

19 Who is an administrative officer of a town or district (5)

21 What is the hundredth part of a dollar (4)

22 Which movable barrier is a swinging frame in a fence, 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 NOMEN (a) A province of ancient Egypt (b) One who is nominated by another (c) A Roman’s second name

2 OCULAR (a) Relating to the eye (b) Eightfold (c) Serving to shut in

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:

Asian crime organisation (5)

Beg (5)

Dab (3)

Fencing blade (5)

Finish (3)

Revealing (7)

Separate (coll) (3)

Shrouds (5)

Small drug blocks (7)

Standard deviation (abb) (3)

Photography tour showcases early Beechworth history

By CORAL COOKSLEY

HISTORY buffs learned about Beechworth’s heritage with tours led by a local well-known retired photographer as part of this year’s annual National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival.

Gary Coombe in April and early May led groups on a photographic trek around Beechworth with a focus on three pioneering photographers pinpointing heritage landmarks from the works of Charles Bayless and Beaufoy Merlin.

The duo’s photographic work has been kept intact in the Holtermann collection - a unique cultural and social archive of world significance on show at the NSW State Library.

Gary said the photographers with their expertise

used glass plate negatives which captured Australian life in cities, country towns and on goldfields in the 1860s and 70s.

“The photographers provided the most important visual record of goldfield life in Australia with their incredible photographic skills,” he said.

“Photography plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage and connecting people across time.”

Gary has shown an incredible 130-year difference in history between a panoramic photograph taken by Charles Bayliss from the Anglican Christ Church bell tower with one of his own.

“I waited until 2006 to climb up the church’s bell tower and photograph the exact same panorama,” he

said.

Among early works by the photographers with history captured in time were a highlight of environmental damage from mining, the first train arriving in Beechworth and town buildings mainly constructed in timber.

“Photography plays a critical role in journalism and media by recording history and providing visual evidence of post and present events.”

“Charles Bayless is renowned for taking the largest glass plate photographs in the world of Sydney Harbour.

“I find it extremely important to show the early photographers’ work in Beechworth, how the photographs show the differences to then and now including the environmental

damage caused by gold mining with sleuthing.

“On the tour I also show a glass slide of photographic printing pioneer Walter Bentley Woodbury’s work known as the Woodburytype which I acquired at auction and have bought 10 of them over the last 30 years.

“I show original photographs when we walk to the Old Beechworth Post Office and the courthouse.

“It’s very interesting to look at the comparisons from the early photographers to modern day where a majority of buildings here in the 1800s were made of timber.”

Beechworth’s Graham Lade found the tour fascinating with comparisons from the pioneers photographs to present day with buildings mainly con-

structed out of timber in the 1860s followed by brick in the1870s.

“Some of the building landmarks in the photographs still stand today such as the Old Post Office and old gallery on the corner of Albert Road and Kerferd roads,” he said.

There is a special connection for the Lade family to another pioneer photographer in the mid to late 1800s - James Bray - with his work discussed on the tour as well.

“My wife Gabrielle’s great grandmother had a portrait photo taken by the photographer in Beechworth around 1880,” he said.

Gary said recorded history by early photographers shows how vital protection is needed for the town’s heritage.

Entries open for 2024 Benalla Shorts

BUDDING filmmakers and video story tellers are encouraged to get their entries in for the 2024 Benalla Shorts, a celebration of short film making.

The Benalla National & International Short Film Festival is now in its 10th year and continuing a tradition of supporting those who want to get a hand-on experience of filmmaking; open to national and international film makers across all ages groups. Films must be no longer than 15 minutes, and cash prizes are on offer in categories including Best Film, Best Student Film, Best International Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Local Film (within 100km of Benalla) and People’s Choice.

Last year’s local winner was Andrew Flenley from Kyabram for his film “The Honoured Ones” and he said he thoroughly enjoyed the experience, including the festival itself - the annual premiere and award ceremony - which will be held on November 10 this year.

“I cannot speak highly enough of the incredible team at Benalla Shorts,” Mr Flenley said.

“It’s an amazing opportunity for local, national and international filmmakers to get their films presented in front of an audience.

“Everyone was welcoming and kind, and overall, it’s an amazing night for all who attend.”

Australian actress Krista Vendy will return to judge this year’s festival, which will be held at the Benalla Cinema in Mair Street for the first time.

While Krista Vendy is largely known for her roles in popular television shows including Neighbours, where she played teacher Teresa “Tess” Bell, she has also appeared in numerous feature films.

Continuing its close association with local businesses and community groups, anyone who would like to support Benalla Shorts financially or in-kind, is encouraged to contact Anna Smith on 0429 367 236 or email benallashorts@outlook.com.

Short film entries are open until July 31 and submissions can be made via filmfreeway. com/BenallaShorts, with more information including terms and conditions available at benallashorts.com.

Proposed changes to benefit renters

THE Victorian Government is looking to introduce changes to make rental properties safer and more energy efficient, while driving down power bills for renters and keeping their homes warm in winter and cool in summer.

Minister for Consumer Affairs Gabrielle Williams and Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio this week launched the consultation process for proposed new minimum rental standards which includes requirements for ceiling insulation, draughtproofing, hot water efficiency and cooling.

Under the proposed changes, rental providers would need to ensure their property meets a minimum requirement for ceiling insulation where there is no ceiling insulation already installed, and has draught sealing, including weather seals on all external doors.

Minister Williams said these upgrades could save renters around $567 per year off their energy bills.

“Rental providers would also be required to replace hot water and heating systems with energy efficient electric appliances when their cur-

rent appliance reaches end of life,” she said.

“The installation of these heating and cooling systems that meet the new standard is expected to save renters $215 off their energy bill per year.”

The standards will also introduce a three-star cooling rating for systems in the main living area, four-star shower heads in all showers, and blind cord anchors.

Minister Williams said renters and landlords can currently access the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) which is offering discounts to upgrade old gas appliances to more ef-

ficient electric appliances.

“New standards will be phased in to allow rental providers adequate time to adjust and comply, with compliance commencing from October 30, 2025.”

Minister Williams said the introduction of enhanced minimum standards builds on existing rental minimum standards introduced in 2021, which covered 14 categories including heating, bathrooms and kitchens, ventilation, and electrical safety.

To have your say on the proposed new minimum standards, visit engage.vic.gov.au.

BILL SAVINGS: The Victorian Government says proposed energy efficiency requirements on rental properties could save renters more than $500 on their energy bills.

HISTORY LOVERS: Locals Barney Foran (left), Jayley Luke, Kellie Enright, Mason Anders, photographer Gary Coombe, Graham Lade, Geoff and Ros Clark with a famous Charles Bayliss photograph of the first train to Beechworth taken in 1876 shown on the tour.

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Beechworth Public Recreation Reserve Committee Incorporated Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING

to be held at Beechworth Lake Sambell Caravan Park on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 commencing at 4pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) nor more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Beechworth Public Recreation Reserve Committee Incorporated for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on 5th August 2024. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Sue Humphris on (03) 5728 1421.

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Breaking down the fourth wall

Director Brad Buckingham explains his passion for upcoming production of The Long Road gpppgpg

By SHANE DOUTHIE

DIRECTOR Brad Buckingham had always held a yearning to direct The Long Road by Shelagh Stephenson ever since he was involved in a production of the play in Melbourne with Eltham Little Theatre Company, before he and wife Kathy relocated to Beechworth several years ago.

Then he was stage manager but as the play unfolded and was finally performed Brad’s desire to direct it himself one day only grew.

When he responded to a callout from Wangaratta Players for directors last year he was quick to apply and was overjoyed when he was given the go ahead to direct this production.

“I love this play,” he said.

“I love its sparseness.

“As you will see, the set is minimal, with the lighting, sound and costume designs also simple.

“I also love how in this play, a play of loss and grief, we hear not just from the grieving family as they cope with the sudden murder of a child and brother, but also the girl who commits the murder.

“We rarely hear the voice of the criminal.”

The story follows the aftermath of the death of 18-year-old Danny who is fatally stabbed in a random attack and how his family struggles to find meaning and forgiveness.

His mother Mary’s determination to understand the atrocity brings her face to face with his killer and forces the family to confront the bitter senselessness of their loss.

Stephenson was commissioned to write The Long Road in England by the Synergy Theatre Project and, in collaboration with The

Forgiveness Project, started to work on a play about forgiveness and restorative justice.

Her research took her to prisons to meet prisoners and then the victims of the prisoners’ crimes.

Brad said he also delighted in the removal, at times, of that invisible fourth wall which separates the audience from the onstage action and direct contact with the characters.

“The play speaks to you, the audience. Literally,” he said.

“There are multiple scenes where the characters are talking with you.

“You’re not there listening in to a private musing (think of Shakespeare’s “To be or not to be”).

“Instead, you are the friend, the confidant or the support group members the characters are talking to.

“Mix this in with some traditional fourth wall scenes and it’s a lovely mix for the audience of observer and listener.

“The Stage Door is such a beautifully intimate theatre for such a play.

“I’m hoping that, in a sense, you can’t ‘hide’ in the audience and just be the passive theatregoer.

“You’re in the middle of this.”

The Long Road features Colette Quin as Mary, Jack Johnston as Joe (Danny’s brother), Shane Douthie as John, Mary’s husband, Makenzie Clark as Emma, the teenage killer, and Miranda Schroeder as Elizabeth the social worker.

Despite the play’s heavy drama, Brad said there was some light as well.

“There is clearly a lot of pain experienced by characters in this play,” he said.

“Ultimately, though, we

end on a note of care and compassion.

“And hope.” The play is recommended for mature audiences

and contains adult themes, coarse language, and violence, and will be performed at The Stage Door Studio 4D Evans Street Wangaratta at

Great conditions for Annual Mixed Foursomes Championships

By DYLAN POOL

AFTER the fog cleared last Sunday, conditions were great on the afternoon for the Annual Mixed Foursomes Championships.

We had 10 teams competing which was great.

The winners of the scratch event were Glenda Marshall and Dylan Pool with a great score of 78 off the stick.

Zoè Gephart and Josh Carr had a cracking round and won the nett event with a fantastic 66 nett off a 15 handicap.

The runners up in the scratch were Hollie Goodwin and Sam Richards from Jubilee with 91 off the stick.

The handicap runners up for the day were Brian Cropley and Jamie Donly (29.5) with 67.5 nett.

The women’s nearest the pin went to Coral Ward on the fifth and the men’s was won by Stuart McIntosh on the 10th.

The women’s longest drive went to Zoè Gephart on the ninth and Josh Carr won the men’s on the fourth.

All in all, it was a great day, thanks for all the members and visitors who played and to those who brought afternoon tea and helped with the cleaning up.

Also, thanks to those who have done work on the course, especially George Ward on the scrapes.

This Sunday’s golf will be an event decided on the day. 11:30am for 12 noon hit off.

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7.30pm on Friday, June 14 and 21, Saturday, June 15 (sold out) and 22, and at 2pm Sunday, June 16 and 23.

Tickets are $30pp avail-

able now at https://www. trybooking.com/CRRUA. For more information checkout the Wangaratta Players Facebook page.

GUIDING THE CAST: Director Brad Buckingham from Beechworth in deep concentration during rehearsals for Wangaratta Players upcoming production of The Long Road.

PHOTO: Shelley Bovenkamp

HANDICAP WINNERS: Josh Carr and Zoe Gephart won the nett event with a fantastic 66 nett off a 15 handicap.

CHAMPIONS: Glenda Marshall and Dylan Pool were the winners of the scratch event with a great score of 78 off the

Raising funds to freeze MND

BY CHLOE JAENICKE cjaenicke@ nemedia.com.au

THE Beechworth Football and Netball Club’s ice bucket challenge on Monday, June 8 was a raging success.

At their Footy and Family Fun Day they raised more than $7820 for Motor Neurone Disease research and support with all proceeds benefitting Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria and Fight MND.

The ice bucket challenge and fun day was possible thanks to the help of the club’s generous sponsors, their event partner Community Bank Beechworth & District, their supporters, volunteers and everyone who donated and joined the challenge.

On Monday, June 10, their junior netball girls also had the opportunity to cheer on the Melbourne Vixens at John Cain arena.

This week, the Bushies are gearing up to play against Tallangatta this weekend after the bye and coach Tom Cartledge said they’re in for a challenging game.

“They play their game exceptionally well and their ground exceptionally well, it’s always a tricky ground to play at for whatever reason,” he said.

Despite this, Cartledge said he is hoping the bye will help his players get back into the game this week.

ICE PLUNGE: Brayden Carey, Cam Fendyk and Brendon took part in the ice bucket challenge at the Beechworth Football Netball Club’s Family Fun Day.

“As much as we all love playing footy, eight or nine rounds in everyone’s pretty banged up,” he said.

“The week off helps breathe some life into the mid part of the year, I think every club and player will be thankful for it.”

At the mid-point of the season, Beechworth is currently second on the

ladder and Cartledge said he is feeling positive about the season so far.

“The boys are playing well and the teams gelling quite nicely so we’re just taking it as it comes and no glass ceilings, just seeing what we can do with it,” he said.

Surrey and Emma Carey gave the acknowledgement to country at the successful Footy and Family Fun Day.

RASING FUNDS: Club president, Adam Fendyk, Cooper

FIGHTING MND: Brayden Carey, Cam Fendyk geared up to take part in the ice bucket challenge.