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INSPIRATONAL: Former Wimbledon tennis champion Jelena Dokic dropped by the Beechworth Servicemen’s Memorial Hall alongside Beechworth Books’ Charles Dean on Saturday to promote her second book ‘Fearless’. Story page 3.

AN EXCITED Rokia Diallo–Gladstone named dux of Beechworth Secondary College at an impressive award presentation night for students this week received a prestigious VCE Baccalaureate and a nomination for the Melbourne University Principal’s Scholarship too. The event held at the college on Wednesday night celebrated another year of outstanding achievements by students across all years. Principal Patricia Broom said Rokia had been a model student throughout her secondary schooling, having been rewarded with an ATAR score of 87.05. The principal said Rokia had been involved in programs stretching from a Sparks Engineering camp in year 10 to the Model UN in French last

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year and CHES this year. Enhancing her learning skills this year through the Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) in Melbourne, Rokia undertook a first–year university subject in biological sciences with Federation University. “Her work in biological sciences was recognised as outstanding by their standards and they were so impressed with her quiet focus and ability,” Ms Broom said. Rokia said it was fantastic meeting and befriending other like-minded students while being able to undertake “lots of pracs”. ■ Continued page 3

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Park plans endorsed By RYAN MALCOLM MASTERPLANS outlining proposed future developments at four park spaces across Indigo Shire are set to be placed on public exhibition until early next year, after receiving unanimous support from councillors at this week’s ordinary meeting. The plans map out proposed improvements to Yackandandah Sports Park, Tangambalanga’s Coulston Park, Rutherglen’s Barkly Park and the Allans Flat Recreation Reserve, having been commissioned as part of a $70,000 project, $40,000 of which was contributed by council. Cr Peter Croucher and Emmerick Teissl both welcomed the documents, with Cr Croucher noting each had already been the subject of extensive engagement within their respective communities. “Recreation reserves are indeed very important community assets and must always be looking towards the future to maintain and extend for the need of the future generations,” Cr Croucher said. “All of the plans give very specific guidelines and future opportunities for our reserves,” Cr Teissl added. “They’re also one of the important pieces of work that can be done for them because it does guide funding and whereabouts we can get funding opportunities for our communities and parks.”

MAJOR PLANS: Rutherglen’s Barkly Park was one of four recreation reserves subjected to a new masterplan study. Council director of community and economic development Sally Rice said council would further investigate solar power opportunities at each of the reserves, and provisions for the reserves to be used in times of emergency would be considered. She said direct users and community groups of each reserve would be sent the masterplans directly, while other community members could view the plans online. At Yackandandah, works are proposed to develop a playground north of the existing clubrooms, expand parking for the Epic Trail mountain bike trailhead, improve amenities and parking for the equestrian

park and implement floodlights for future evening training sessions on the sports field. A pump track development is also proposed at the park’s south east entrance, which the masterplan says would provide “a resource for children to develop skills required in mountain bike trail riding” in proximity to the Epic trailhead. The Tangambalanga masterplan outlines major improvements to netball and tennis and facilities, as well as the extension of the overhead roof structure of the existing clubrooms and amenities to provide additional shelter. Headlining proposed upgrades at Barkly Park are the

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Every year the principal is invited to nominate students for the Melbourne University’s Principal’s Scholarship worth $5000 with supported entry to the university upon a course offer. “Students must be considering Melbourne University, be a high achieving academic student, and show strong leadership potential,” she said. The VCE Baccalaureate received instead of a VCE Certificate recognised Rokia’s outstanding achievements in studying a higher-level mathematics subject, a language and a high mark in English. Rokia said switching her study between subjects each hour had been a recipe for success. “I also really enjoyed studying with others, especially in study groups like we did for

maths,” Rokia said. The annual Sparks Engineering camp attended in Year 10 at Melbourne University has a program aim for students to experience and discover Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics pathways. “The Sparks camp expanded my understanding of all the different ways that science is used professionally and in everyday life and was one of the ‘sparks’ that fuelled my now passion for the study,” she said. Rokia had also participated in the Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Program - an academic enrichment program to support high-achieving secondary school students. It comes as no surprise that Rokia’s favourite subjects this year at school were maths and biology, which she said was also cultivated through

the enthusiasm of her teachers. “I like maths for its precision and how easy it is compared to other subjects,” she said. “It demonstrates the care, commitment and never-ending support they give us.” Rokia said she loved her time at Beechworth Secondary College with her friends. “I love them all so dearly and this year wouldn’t have been possible without their continuous support, advice and laughs,” she said. “Coming to school every day was made possible by them. “From the ones who I’ve known since prep and everyone who’s joined along the way, I couldn’t imagine this year without them.” Rokia has her fingers crossed in being offered a place in the Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University.

PROUD: Beechworth Secondary College dux Rokia Diallo–Gladstone at the school’s award presentation night on Wednesday. PHOTO: Patricia Broom.

Australian tennis royalty takes stage in Beechworth By CORAL COOKSLEY

SURVIVE, STRIVE AND THRIVE: Former Wimbledon tennis ace Jelena Dokic visited Beechworth on Saturday on a tour to promote her second book ‘Fearless’. PHOTO: Charles Dean.

FORMER Wimbledon tennis ace Jelena Dokic drew a 230-strong audience to the Servicemen’s Memorial Hall when she visited Beechworth on Saturday as part of a regional promotional book tour for her latest book ‘Fearless.’ Beechworth Books partnered with Indigo Shire library to bring Jelena to the town, allowing the audience the chance to hear from one of Australia’s most interesting and successful tennis players. Jelena has penned two books the first – ‘Unbreakable’ – a bestselling personal history of abuse that shocked the world, which was followed by ‘Fearless’ about reclaiming life and the power of sharing stories. In an introduction to the audience, Beechworth Books’ Charles Dean said Jelena talks about having the strength to stand up for what she believed in and being strong enough to ask for help when needed.

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“Jelena Dokic had been a refugee twice, world number four tennis player, domestic abuse survivor, media commentator and battler of online trolls,” Charles said. “She is a rare talent even in elite tennis as she won WTA Tour events on all surfaces during her career. “In the 1999 Wimbledon Championships the then 16-year-old achieved one of the biggest upsets in tennis history, beating Martina Hingis 6–2, 6–0. “This remains the only time the women’s world No. 1 ever lost to a qualifier at Wimbledon. “Jelena went on to reach the quarterfinals of that competition, only her second Grand Slam championship at that point in her career. “She rapidly ascended through the world rankings after her Wimbledon breakthrough, Jelena’s time in professional tennis was beset by off-court struggles with the relationship with her outspoken father and coach.”

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Significant contribution to local history By CORAL COOKSLEY B A LIBRARY with incredible Beechworth Health Service (BHS) history has been dedicated to a local archival researcher. Dr David Lawrence began working on archives close to three years ago when drawn to the collection while working in the old interview room now known as the Lawrence Library. “I could see interesting material scattered around and began cataloguing some of it and then found material in the store shed and cupboards,” he said. “General staff were wonderful helpers. “Archival research has been part of my academic training and is just part of my life.” Dr Lawrence said the significant collection has the very first committee meeting where planning started for the Ovens Gold Fields Hospital in 1856. “From there we are fortunate to have almost all our committee, patients and medical reports,” he said. “We even have folders of copies of the letters sent from the hospital in

the th 19th century. t “With the amalgamation of the Ovens District Hospital and the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged (Warner Road asylum for the aged) we have material from the two hospitals established by Beechworth citizens.” Dr Lawrence said the two hospitals had not originally been government ones. The researcher said he hoped his contribution to the history of Beechworth and district will be acknowledged at large as it has been by BHS. “My work is an expression of my love for this town even though I see myself as a born and bred Queenslander,” he said. Dr Lawrence had been a director on the BHS Board for nine years until June this year when his term was up. BHS chief executive officer Mark Ashcroft said Dr Lawrence’s interest in the Health Service history served as the catalyst for locating and searching through historical and archival materials. “His background as an anthropologist has been critical to the detailed, rigorous and careful approach

he h has h taken t k to t cataloguing t l i the material,” he said. Dr Ashcroft said his findings and recordings have led to part of the health service’s history to be presented in an organised way for access by history buffs. “The work David has completed and continues to progress for BHS means incredible chapters in its story remain alive and accessible,” he said. Over his nine years as a board director Dr Ashcroft said David had championed the role that BHS plays in its community, not only in preparation for the future but also in deference to its long-standing and historical role as a key employer in the region and contributor to local health and wellbeing. At the BHS AGM when the library dedication took place, board chair Harry Thomas delivered a speech recognising Dr Lawrence’s endeavours related to the historical documents, the material’s significance and legacy it represents for the health service story. Mr Thomas also recognised Dr Lawrence’s substantive contribution to the board where he had served the longest term possible.

DEDICATED LIBRARY: Researcher and long time board member Dr David Lawrence at the official ceremony of the Lawrence Library dedication at Beechworth Health Service’s AGM.

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YCDCo celebrates 20 years of local support By CORAL COOKSLEY YACKANDANDAH Community Development Company (YCDCo) celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 25. A birthday lunch BBQ in Issaac Park for the community was followed by a dinner in the evening held at the Yackandandah Public Hall, which was attended by shareholders, past and present directors and local community group representatives to mark the special occasion. Chair of YCDCo’s voluntary board Ian Fitzpatrick said seven people had decided to do something when the town’s only service station shut down. Mr Fitzpatrick said the service station closure came at a time when banks were leaving rural towns, prompting a decision to be made this was not going to happen to the service station. He said the vision for YCDCo was to become a strong independent voice for the broader Yackandandah community and to benefit the community’s economic, social and cultural wellbeing. “It was about community ownership, providing a service to the town, investing in the community, and being self-sustaining” he said. Mr Fitzpatrick said a leap of faith had been taken for the business where the model is now successfully working in several other rural areas. He said around 100 people attending the dinner heard from founding directors with Mark McKenzie McHarg as key note guest speaker. Others included CEO Matt

INNOVATIVE: Five of seven original board members Mark McKenzie McHarg (left), James Lacey, Phil Newman, Andrew Earl and Cameron McKern at YCDCo’s 20th Anniversary dinner. Pfahlert from Beechworthbased social enterprise business Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship (ACRE) with an informative talk. YCDCo has become known world-wide in how it achieved its goals as well how it raised capital through a share float to save its only fuel supply. The unlisted public company, owned by more than 650 community shareholders, supports local community groups and projects with grant funding and partnerships, and shareholders with dividends. Mr Fitpatrick said YCDCo’s close working relationships included Totally Renewable Yackandandah and the Yack Folk Festival. He said YCDCo also supported young people with their first job

CELEBRATED: Some of the shareholders, past and present directors, local community group and other guests at at YCDCo’s 20th Anniversary dinner. as well as providing other job opportunities. Local musician Pete Denahy entertained the crowd at the

lunch while a water sculpture by Xavier Pinard was unveiled to mark the two-decade anniversary.

Provincial Press purchases Tumut based newspapers VICTORIAN regional publisher Provincial Press Group (PPG) has reached agreement with Luke Watson of Wilkie Watson Publications to purchase his family’s Tumut based mastheads and business in New South Wales. Following the purchase of The Monaro Post and Jindabyne Summit Sun last year, PPG will acquire Tumut and Adelong Times, Tumbarumba Times and The Gundagai Independent in January 2024, trading as Riverina Media Group. The agreement also includes mastheads, The Temora Independent and Narrandera Argus and The Lake News, the latter published with support of a Lake Cargelligo community services group. The Wiklie Watson families have been newspaper publishers and commercial printers in Tumut for four generations, having expanded their operations into the mid Riverina in the last decade. The purchase also follows PPG’s acquisition of several NSW Central West and Hilltops mastheads from ACM in May this year. PPG chairman Hartley Higgins said the additional mastheads, located between the company’s Cooma and Cowra based newspapers, comes with strong historic connections to their towns and regional communities. “They fit with our aim of growth and will be supported by our group publishing and printing technologies,” he said. PPG’s division North East Media (NEM) publishes the weekly Ovens and Murray Advertiser and other North East Victorian community newspapers. NEM CEO Edward Higgins said with declining electronic media news services in regional NSW, community newspapers were more sought after for trusted coverage of news and local government organisations. “Local newspapers should actively reflect the communities they serve and consistently promote their economies and jobs,” he said. “We are keen to add reader value and engagement to these newspapers along with digital media services going forward.”

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Friends clinch local art prizes By CORAL COOKSLEY TWO Yackandandah artists with a close friendship kindled several years ago through their love of art won major prizes in a popular annual art exhibition in the town last month. Lynne Davies with her artwork ‘Hot Cross Buns’ clinched the Haldane Slatter Memorial Art Award valued at $500 while Sue Lees with her artwork ‘Snow Brumbies’ scored the People’s Choice Award with the tag of $250 in the ‘Fresh and Unframed’ exhibition. The duo were among 49 artists on display with a total of 135 artworks entered in a variety of mediums with the showcase held in Yackandandah’s Old Courthouse. Wangaratta artist and judge for the exhibition Helen Hill presented the prizes at the well-attended opening night held in early November. Lynne said she had been in the arts and crafts world all her life. The artist took up painting in pastels when she retired six years ago. “I’d always wanted to do pastel drawings and bought myself a beautiful box of pastels, went to a few art classes and it took off from there,” she said.

“I like portraiture and have done quite a few but I like still life at the moment and have been painting a lot of food. “Winning the overall prize was a huge surprise and was a real boost to my confidence.” Lynne had been a cloth doll maker with her own business travelling all over New Zealand, America and Australia where she also taught the craft. Her artistic interests have included ceramic pottery, calligraphy, weaving, felting, quilt making and patchwork in the pursuit of what she wanted to do. Sue said she began painting and drawing as soon she could hold a pencil or paintbrush. “Since I recently retired, I’ve been able to put more time into painting especially with my passion for horses,” she said. “I started riding horses as soon as I was old enough to sit in a saddle.” Although no longer riding, Sue’s love of horses remains where she paints snow brumbies as she found people liked them. The artist said she always has a work in progress in her studio and also specialises in pet portraits commissioned on request as well as teaching a little art.

OVER THE MOON: Yackandandah artists and close friends Lynne Davies (left) and Sue Lees with their winning paintings in the Fresh and Unframed art exhibition. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley She said it had been a privilege to submit paintings to the exhibition where winning the People’s Choice

boosted her confidence too. “I just felt over the moon,” she said. The friends also discov-

ered a connection where their husbands had been in the same car rally club in Sydney back in the 70s.

Lynne and Sue said a joint art exhibition for some fun could be on the horizon next year.

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Beechworth Fire Brigade tanker boost By CORAL COOKSLEY

NEW SKILL SETS: Some of the more than 20 new recruits training up at Lake Sambell with skills needed to combat grass and scrub fires. PHOTO: Rohan France

BEECHWORTH Fire Brigade recently took delivery of a 32-yearold Hino just in time for summer, with the truck specifically outfitted to respond to grass and scrub fires. Beechworth Fire Brigade officerin-charge Travis Nicholson said on arrival ‘the new to them’ appliance had a rapid strip down, was scrubbed out by brigade members and equipment checked with members then trained in its use. “’The appliance was brought into operational condition within 24 hours of being received and has already been used in responding to fire calls in the local area,” he said. Despite the fire truck’s age the brigade has equipped the appliance with new firefighting small gear and branch pipes (nozzles) at a cost of around $6000. Funds raised for new firefighting equipment for the tanker included $1300 raised from the barbeque

held at the Senior Citizen’s Centre on ‘The Voice’ referendum polling day in October. Mr Travis said donations from the community through fundraising efforts as well as from the servicing and maintenance of fire extinguishers in local businesses and industry had made the outfit possible. “The addition of new accessories has breathed some new life into an older truck ensuring it stands ready to help protect our community, and is as safe and effective as possible,” he said. “Our new recruits are really starting to hit their straps now, are much more confidant in the deployment of hoses and branches, able to effectively run the pumps on the trucks, draft water from lakes or tanks, set fire hydrants, and most importantly work safely within the team. “It really is the team of people that make a great fire brigade, and you can only generate that

through continual training.” Mr Travis said it has been “awesome” to see the development of new recruits, with the first tranche of this year’s intake scheduled to complete their assessments by the end of January next year. “This is in time to join our operational responders before the end of the fire season,” he said. Mr Travis said fuel on the ground with renewed growth of grass and other vegetation as a result of recent rain would not take many warm days to see an increase in fire risk. “We are in the declared fire danger period, the fire threat remains, and property owners should be preparing their property for the coming hot weather,” he said. To help protect the community, prospective volunteers can register their interest by visiting the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ volunteers-careers/volunteer-withcfa.

Life-saving act prompts new career JOSH Kardol was born in Albury, NSW and lived in the regional city until he moved to Beechworth in 2015 where he has lived with his family since then. What do you do workwise? This year I have been studying full-time nursing with an end goal to bridge into paramedicine. I currently also work casually at Asylum Ghost Tours as a paranormal guide and am a local volunteer ambulance community officer (ACO) for Ambulance Victoria. I’ll be starting a new line of work in the new year as a disability support worker while I complete my studies. What brought you to your role/ career? I have always had an interest in health, but I had a little bit of a kickstart when I responded to a call as a GoodSam responder (a free smartphone app that alerts responders to someone nearby in cardiac arrest) linked to Triple Zero (000). Ambulance Victoria staff asked if I had thought about applying for a position as an ambulance community officer. This is what has led me to what I do today and where I would like to go with my career. What do you love about your work? I love helping people and the

reason why I have chosen to head back to study. Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing? The only thing that I am aware of is the bridge at the bottom of Josh Kardol the Rising Sun Creek and the single lane just after Wooragee. The road has been like that for a while now. community. When someone is in need or if I am able to help people I’m not aware of any updates for any works that may have been out I will. Being on the job or completed. placement I like talking to people What do you see as one of the and listening to their stories as everyone has one to tell, while also most important current world assisting them with their needs at issues? The day-to-day extremely that time. Sometimes just listening high costs of living such as fuel, to someone makes the world of electricity, gas and food. But we difference when things get tough. also forget that innocent people What do you do in the are caught up in wars overseas. community? If the person you would most I volunteer with the Beechworth Fire Brigade (CFA) and Ambulance like to meet came to Indigo Shire (past or present), or was already Victoria as an ambulance here, who would that be, what community officer (ACO). With would you show them, and why? the CFA I enjoy the camaraderie I would like to meet Gabriel we have as a brigade, and when Iglesias also known as the Fluffy we get out into the community. Guy. He is a hilarious American We have a laugh with each other, comedian and actor. I would show but we also have a serious side him around Beechworth’s Historic as we protect the community. Precinct as well as take him to Sometime this means we step some of the great restaurants in into situations most people town. would avoid hence why we train What book are you reading? so hard and regularly. As an ACO ‘The Clinical Reasoning Cycle’ by working alongside paramedics and assisting patients when they need Tracy Levett Jones – for part of my uni course. help, as mentioned earlier is the

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NEW MEMBERS: Cherie Holland, Sarah Treloar, Karen Rourke and Graeme Simpfendorfer have joined the Centre Against Violence’s board of directors.

New board members bolster Centre Against Violence advocacy FOUR new board members recently appointed to oversee the North East’s Centre Against Violence (CAV) have expressed their commitment to ensuring the service provider continues to be a local leader in preventing and addressing sexual and family violence. Former Wodonga councillor and North East Victoria Blue Ribbon Foundation president Graeme Simpfendorfer, chartered accountant Sarah Treloar, Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit opera-

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Hume Bank names new chair HUME Bank has announced the appointment of Kerry Grigg as its new chair after Michael Gobel stepped down after three years in the role. Dr Grigg was first appointed to the Hume Bank Board in July 2017 and has chaired the Remuneration Committee since 2018. She has a deep connection with and knowledge of the region Hume Bank serves, growing up in Albury and subsequently raising her own family in the region. Dr Grigg built her career in Albury/Wodonga as an academic at the Charles Sturt University School of Business, before moving into a global corporate career with Mars, Maersk and Novo Nordisk. Before joining the Hume Bank board, she served on the Wodonga Institute of TAFE board and brings broad business acumen gained through a widespread range of roles and geographies to Hume Bank. “I’m humbled to be the first female chair of Hume Bank,” Dr Grigg said. “I look forward to the opportunity of serving in this capacity and leading the bank through the next exciting phase of transformation. “And importantly – to continue the focus on positively impacting our region.” Hume Bank chief executive officer Stephen Capello thanked outgoing chair Michael Gobel. “Michael has made an outstanding contribution as chair over recent years,” Mr Capello said. “He has provided strong guidance, encouragement and support to make Hume Bank a better bank.” Mr Capello also welcomed the appointment of Dr Grigg. “We are very fortunate to have Kerry Grigg stepping into the chair position,” he said. “She has very strong connections to our region and is passionate about continuing to bring our purpose and values to life.”

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Wanderers clip Hawks A HAT-trick of consecutive wins has propelled Beechworth’s A grade to second on the overall WDCA standings. The Wanderers were unphased going up against the runnersup of the white ball format last season in Rovers United Bruck at WJ Findlay Oval, dominating from the outset in their 62 run win. Captain Brenton Surrey won the toss and elected to bat as he made the most of the batter friendly conditions himself, top scoring with an aggressive 54 off 46 balls, which was well supported by Cam Fendyk’s 47 not out. Chasing 200 to win, the Hawks couldn’t muster any real momentum throughout their innings with the well-balanced attack of the Wanderers rolling through RUB for 127 inside 32 overs. Surrey said it was great to have taken a win against the high calibre opposition of the Rovers, having now beaten both of last season’s one day finalists away from home. “It was good to play a nice brand of cricket against a good side,” he said. “We were reasonably lucky to win the toss and bat on a hot and windy day, but you’ve

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got to bat well which we were able to do. “I feel like when it’s warm like that you can almost say the score you get after the opposition field for 40 overs is probably worth another 20 or 30 more at times.” After missing last week, Cam Fendyk slotted back into the lineup seamlessly, falling just short of a well-earned 50 batting at three and taking 2/14 with the ball. The Wanderers will be back at home tomorrow to face Ovens Valley full of confidence, having beaten the Tigers by 141 runs three weeks ago in their two-day clash. Despite being winless in the two-day format, the Tigers sit atop the competition in the one day format at 3-1, ahead of a host of teams on two wins, led by Beechworth. “They’re coming off a good win and they’re a dangerous side, even though we’ve had a couple of good wins it doesn’t take much to slip back,” Surrey said. “We’re not doing anything too special, but it’s a nice thing at the moment that we’re not relying on anyone in particular which is a reasonable sign.”

IN FORM: Brenton Surrey and the Beechworth Wanderers A grade side will look to finish the year with a fourth straight win as they take on Ovens Valley United tomorrow. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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