SUSSAN Ley is the rst woman to lead the Liberal Party following a partyroom vote 29-25 over colleague and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor.
The 63-year-old MP for Farrer, in announcing her candidacy for the leadership, said it was clear the party “got it wrong” and Australia expects a change in direction and a fresh approach.
Ted O’Brien will take on the role of deputy party leader.
Meanwhile, the Nationals leader David Littleproud will remain as party leader a er a challenge by Matt Canavan on Monday.
“I am proud of my legacy as leader over the last three years, championing the opposition to the Voice, and ghting for nuclear energy and supermarket divestiture powers,” Mr Littleproud said.
Motorbike riders to hit town with warm clothing donations
By CORAL COOKSLEY
HEADS are likely to turn when Beechworth’s Ford Street is lled with the rumble of motorbikes on Sunday, 25 May as riders prepare to deliver a swathe of warm clothing apparel to the Salvation Army.
The train of motorbikes will be for this year’s annual Jacket and Blanket run.
The run originally organised by Yackandandah’s Trevor Botting and Kurt Dissegna from Bright celebrates a decade of giving this year by generous hearted people from around the region.
Motor bike riders from across the North East have joined in since then to support the cause in helping those in need to keep snug and warm throughout chilly winters.
Salvation Army major Pauline Middleton said items are given to people who may be homeless or going into a homeless situation or eeing from domestic violence.
Other circumstances might be from job loss, victims of a house re or personal tragedies.
“It’s amazing to have this support in collaboration with community groups in in the region,” she said.
Major Middleton said generosity had extended to cash donations too.
She said this is also the time for
the Red Shield Appeal with funds raised helping people in need.
“Money raised doesn’t stay in Melbourne and this comes back to our region across Alpine and Indigo shires,” she said.
“Sometimes we also receive referrals to support families coming out of domestic violence and that certainly has increased around the region.
Among assistance given, the Salvation Army helps with food
and petrol vouchers as well.
If people would like to donate clothing or blankets to the Jacket and Blanket run and non-perishable goods too – collections can be arranged by contacting Trevor on 0434 811 045 or Nigel Horne on 0407 058 706.
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YOUR OVENS AND MURRAY TEAM
Design released for new Beechworth Ambulance Station
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From 1 January to 31 March this year, just 21.8 per cent of the shire’s 170 urgent emergency incidents were reached within the 15-minute time frame, averaging 23 minutes and 43 seconds upon arrival.
The shire’s average response time dropped by 53 seconds compared to the previous quarter, but Indigo was the only shire in the state along with the Towong Shire (23.1pc) to have responses
within 15 minutes fall below a 25 per cent rate.
Ambulance Victoria aims to respond to 85 per cent of urgent code one incidents within 15 minutes.
Hume regional director, Narelle Capp, said there was more work to do to improve on response times.
“We continue to work with our partners to ensure our paramedics and rst responders are
dispatched to the right patient at the right time, and that our patients are connected with the right care to meet their needs,” she said.
“Our expert triage service of nurses and paramedics also make a real di erence by connecting patients with the care they need while helping free up crews for patients in time-critical emergencies.
“From January to March,
43,858 people who did not need an emergency ambulance were instead connected to more appropriate care by paramedics and nurses in triage services.”
The new Beechworth Ambulance Branch is being delivered as part of the state government’s ongoing investment in ambulance infrastructure, with more than $280 million committed since 2015 to upgrade and rebuild branches across the state.
GRATEFUL: Salvation Army major Pauline Middleton and member Gail Boyd are looking forward to receiving warm apparels of clothing and blankets to be distributed to people in need. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
FIRST WOMAN: Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley was voted in by party colleagues 29-25 over Angus Taylor on Tuesday.
COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR ANZAC APPEAL
By CORAL COOKSLEY
VOLUNTEERS for the Beechworth RSL Sub Branch helped raise $13,000 from this year’s ANZAC token appeal in the lead up to ANZAC Day.
Appeals o cer Sally Hayden said the sub-branch has a proud history of raising funds for veterans from ANZAC and Poppy Appeals.
“I’m buoyed by the resurgence of interest from our youth with their passion and enthusiasm,” she said.
Ms Hayden commended young volunteers Jack Mannix, brothers Jackson and Hunter Iaria and as well new recruits four-year-old Adrian Iaria, and Hudson Browne for their good
manners and understanding of the true ANZAC spirit.
“They bring so much joy to both our older volunteers and our customers,” she said.
Ms Hayden, who is also Beechworth Correctional Centre’s operations manager, said more than $300 was also raised at the centre for the appeal.
RSL sub-branch president John Eldrid said all funds raised from the ANZAC Appeal are given to ANZAC house with half returned to invest in veterans’ welfare.
“They have brought the freedom that we have today and we’re a lucky country,” he said.
“It’s important to provide assistance to veterans in need such as for home
maintenance, taking them to medical appointments and helping them out.
“It’s everyday things especially as they’re getting older and even taking them shopping.
“That’s what we do for our veterans.”
Ms Hayden said a special thanks goes to all volunteers, the community and the Beechworth RSL Sub Branch committee.
“I’m looking forward to the Poppy Appeal in late October and early November this year,” she said.
“I’m also looking for a passionate volunteer with spare time to join me for this appeal with a view to take over as appeals o cer next year.”
Telstra outage left Beechworth businesses, households scrambling for online service
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
A SEVEN and a half hour Telstra outage put Beechworth back in time on Monday with multiple businesses scrambling to adjust or closing altogether for the day.
The telecommunication service reported the outage around 10am impacting the town’s NBN, landline, internet and mobile phone services.
Telstra regional general manager
Jenny Gray said a bre optic cable was damaged by a third-party operator in Beechworth on Monday morning.
“Our team on the ground worked to repair the damage as quickly as possible and we thank everyone for their patience,” she said.
“To avoid property damage, service disruptions, injury or costly nes it is important to call Dial Before You Dig on 1100 prior to com-
mencing any excavation works.”
Businesses including Bendigo Bank Beechworth, were forced to close with no internet access, while others like Bridge Road Brewers found a way to stay open.
Bridge Road Brewers marketing manager Nathan Fenton said some quick thinking to mobile hotspot their EFTPOS to an Optus service allowed them to stay open on Monday as they operat -
ed while the phones were down.
“We thought from a community service perspective there were still holiday makers in town and there’s
locals who still want to be able to eat out and we gured there would be a lot of businesses who would have had to close,” he said.
“We felt a bit of responsibility there to try and stay open and keep o ering our service to the community.
“You don’t want to have to resort
to the supermarket and get something frozen so if we could make sure to keep running that was always going to be our priority.”
Services were restored on Monday night, a er initially indicating a scheduled restoration on Tuesday morning.
Mr Fenton said the business may look at storing a 4G router with an Optus card as a back-up in case an outage occurs in the area again.
COMMITTED: Local fundraising volunteer Jack Mannix with his grandfather and RSL member Ian Daly outside Beechworth Bakery selling tokens for the ANZAC appeal.
PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
Celebrating an early Mother’s Day
By CORAL COOKSLEY
BEECHWORTH Montessori School held a scrumptious morning tea with scones, jam and cream last Thursday for an early Mother’s Day celebration in the lead up to the special Sunday event.
Delighted Montessori mum Karla Florence said the morning had been a great chance for her to see the work of her children Rafael (7) and Ava (10).
“I had a little bracelet made for me too,” she said.
“It was a nice opportunity to catch up with other mothers as well.”
Mum Tristy Sheridan and a teacher at Montessori said it was a wonderful community event.
“We chatted to each other and it’s nice to be part of the school,” she said.
“My daughter Indi aged 10 showed me her work and read me a story.”
CELEBRATED: Seven-year-old Beechworth Montessori School student Rafael Florence proudly shows his mum Karla his work at last Thursday’s early Mother’s Day celebration at the school.
ENJOYED: Ten-year-old Indi Sheridan showed her work to mum Tristy at last Thursday’s early Mother’s Day celebration at the school. PHOTOS: Beechworth Montessori School
Top move to Beechworth
MARK Roach was born in Plymouth, a seaside city down in England’s southwest.
In 2020, a er several years working in Sydney, Mark and his wife felt they wanted a healthier environment for their two young daughters and to be closer to his wife’s family who live in Bright.
A er just one visit, the couple took a chance on Beechworth and have never looked back.
What do you do workwise?
I work as an actuary for a large international insurer. Actuaries play an important role in helping insurers manage future risks and protect policyholders.
In my role, I’m responsible for the computer models we run to see how our business may look in the future.
What brought you to your role/career?
At school, I always loved maths.
This led to my reading pure mathematics at university and subsequently joining a regional insurer to train as an actuary.
My timing was perfect, as the advances in technology at that time led to me taking a role in the modelling team, allowing me to combine both maths and my other interest in computer coding.
What do you love about your work?
No two days are the same – there’s always a fresh puzzle to solve.
It could be anything from explaining some odd numbers to building a new computer model.
I also love working with the next generation of actuaries coming through, seeing their enthusiasm and that spark of excitement when new ideas connect.
What do you do in the community?
I currently volunteer on the nance committee at the
local primary school.
I’ve also recently joined the board of a local community bank, where local volunteers support the branch and direct funds back into the region.
I’m only new to this role, but I’ve been impressed by the team’s dedication to supporting the community.
Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?
I feel that kids are our top priority – so making sure our local schools can provide access to good quality education and learning opportunities close to home.
What would you do to solve or improve that situation?
Sitting on the school nance committee has shown me how much our schools accomplish with limited resources.
I’d love to see governments invest more seriously in regional education – our children deserve the same opportunities as their city counterparts.
What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?
I worry about young people’s mental health in this age of constant social media and diminishing social connection.
Beechworth o ers some shelter from this trend – kids here still seem to enjoy something closer to the free-range childhoods I remember, and I feel that this is priceless.
If the person you would most like to meet or knew came to Indigo Shire, who would that be, what would you show them, and why?
My dad, without question. He passed away shortly a er we moved to Beechworth and unfortunately never got to visit.
He would have enjoyed the local countryside, historic buildings and friendly community.
He’d also have loved to see his grandchildren growing up somewhere so beautiful and welcoming. What book are you reading?
I recently nished “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt – a fascinating look at why young people’s mental health is declining, connecting the dots between social media, smartphones, and the disappearance of unstructured play.
I found this a huge eyeopener reminding me of our responsibility to raise independent and con dent kids.
Mark Roach
Amy’s humanities challenge rewarded
By CORAL COOKSLEY
A FIRST-time Beechworth Secondary College humanities prize won by a student with a love of the discipline recently caught the ears of a former Independent federal Member for Indi.
Year 10 student Amy Schilling scooped the award at the end of last year at the school’s presentation night a er excelling in three challenges over 12 months.
Challenges were writing a 1000-word essay above the year level, compete in a school public debating event and memorise every world capital.
Humanities teacher Finn Pedersen said former MP Cathy McGowan recently dropped into the school to present Amy with a copy of her book ‘Cathy goes to Canberra’.
“Ms McGowan wanted to meet Amy and was proud to hear about the work she
had done for the community too,” he said.
Among community contributions, Amy completed a 40km charity walk last year from Beechworth to Wangaratta raising $1290 for children facing famine.
Amy also volunteers for the Salvation Army in Beechworth and is an active member of 1st Scouts Beechworth where she has been a leader for Joeys while also helping to raise funds for the local Red Cross branch.
“Amy is always looking for opportunities to volunteer if it means helping the community,” Mr Pedersen said.
Mr Pedersen also said the humanities prize gives students a chance to focus on a school value of aspiration.
He said the humanities prize is open to any student from year seven to year 12.
History and legal studies are Amy’s two favourite subjects in humanities.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Councillors –please reply
THE conduct of council meetings in Indigo Shire is governed generally by councils governance rules passed by council in July, 2024 and due for review in 2026.
At every scheduled meeting of council there is an open forum agenda item, the conduct of which is governed by section 35 of those rules.
In it’s opening paragraph section 35 states:
“Open forum allows for questions to be asked of council….”
The forum provides residents with the opportunity to make councillors aware of community issues as well as seek information on council actions on specific problems or incidents and on council policies.
It also provides opportunity for residents to monitor the effectiveness of council and councils oversight of the administration.
With a passion for history, she wrote her winning essay around women in World War II.
“I worked on pretty much every aspect of women in the war - what happened to women when they stayed at home to being nurses,” she said.
“I just thought it was important to talk about because women were overlooked during World War II.”
Amy said she’s planning to continue with humanity subjects next year by taking up sociology and history.
With a love of helping people, Amy said she has aimed to pursue a humanities related career in the defence force.
Mr Pedersen said the Year 10 student wants to help not only those in need but also her country.
Ms McGowan said leadership programs in Canberra o ered to regional students would be an excellent opportunity for Amy.
However, questions asked have - without exception in the life of this council and with few exceptions during the four year tenure of the previous council, been referred by the mayor to the CEO and been answered by him.
The CEO is not a member of council.
My concern is that having asked a question of council, why is the question most often referred to the administration and answered by the CEO with no contribution from any councillor.
Councils reluctance to answer questions and engage with residents is becoming a defining characteristic of this council.
If the open forum is about asking questions of councillors,
it should also be about having councillors answer them.
Council: we expect better - we deserve better.
Geoffrey Palmer, Beechworth
Share your bowel screening story
BOWEL cancer is the second biggest cause of cancer death in Australia.
But if detected early, more than 90 per cent of bowel cancers can be successfully treated.
Bowel screening is one of the most e ective ways to detect the early signs of bowel cancer, but unfortunately only 42.6 per cent of eligible Victorians are participating in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Australians aged 45-74 are eligible to do a free bowel screening test every two years through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
People aged 50-74 get the bowel screening kit in the mail every two years, while people aged 45-49 can request their first bowel screening kit through the National Cancer Screening Register.
Since 2017, Cancer Council Victoria has led statewide campaigns to encourage Victorians to participate in bowel screening.
Laurie talked about how doing the bowel screening test saved his life, ensuring he could be around for important everyday moments with family and friends.
Laurie’s story and the 2023 campaign led to more than 25,000 bowel screening tests being completed.
It is estimated this will help save an estimated 115 Victorians lives over the next 40 years.
There are many ways your story could encourage Victorians to prioritise bowel screening, including us sharing your story on our social channels or website or to your local media outlet.
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REWARDED: Year 10 student Amy Schilling holds a copy of her book ‘Cathy goes to Canberra,’ with Humanities teacher Finn Pedersen at the college. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
Kate Broun, Cancer Council Victoria
Cubby house first prize in raffle
By CORAL COOKSLEY
A CUBBY house is up for grabs as rst prize in a ra e for a Beechworth Men’s Shed fundraiser.
President Graham Lade said funds raised for the cubby built by some shed members will help to upgrade machinery for their ongoing main fundraiser, rewood kindling.
“We want to be more ecient with the kindling which is our main fundraiser,” he said.
Money raised from more than 700 bags of kindling produced every year, including other fundraising activities, goes back into the community as well as into equipment for community projects.
“We’ve received great support from the town from businesses sponsoring the ra e with two other prizes as well as helping us with printed ra e tickets,” he said.
The cubby with tables and chairs and a little kitchen set up is valued at $2100, with the second prize a night’s accommodation for two people at the Beechworth Motor Inn.
“We will trial and to see how it goes.”
With the main purpose of the men’s shed being mental health and well-being of members, Mr Lade said the shed was a place where men feel comfortable in visiting, have a chat or want to make something.
A program for year ve and six students from a local primary school with once-aweek visits gave shed members a chance to pass on their cra skills and knowledge to the youngsters.
“There’s great enthusiasm from the students we’re looking at working with other schools as well in the future,” Mr Lade said.
A recent community project has been the stage set up with doors for the local production of ‘Clue’ by Beechworth Theatre Company.
A shed extension is underway to cater for extra space needed for storage too such as re wood kindling from a grant received with more funds needed too.
“We’re open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9am to 12pm,” Mr Lade said.
Mr Lade said the ra e will be drawn on Wednesday, 4 June with the cubby delivered within 100km from Beechworth.
Third prize is a Karcher WD3 wet and dry vacuum cleaner donated by Beechworth Mitre 10 while the fourth prize is a handcra ed chopping board made by the men’s shed.
Ra e tickets have been distributed around town to various organisations including local primary schools and the local newsagent has provided some space for the men’s shed members to sell
them as well.
Mr Lade said the men’s sheds from the North East region are together exploring wider activities in the future beyond woodworking and metal work for members.
“Quite a few people still working would like to like to use shed facilities too, and from the start of June we’re opening up between 6pm and 9pm on Wednesday nights,” he said.
For more information about the shed or ra es tickets ring 0483 220 262, email beechworthmensshed@ gmail.com or drop into the Shed at the rear of Kibell Lane o Sydney Road.
Simon Schanknecht show the new extension underway for extra storage space.
PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
International Nurses Day celebrated at Beechworth
By CORAL COOKSLEY
BEECHWORTH Health Service
(BHS) marked International Nurses Day celebrated around the world every year on 12 May with an a ernoon tea for sta on Monday.
For Eldorado’s Rhonda Lee, a registered nurse (RN) for 44 years, the profession makes a di erence to people’s lives.
“I remember seeing how nurses cared for my cousin and the di erence that they made, and I thought that’s what I want to do,” she said.
Rhonda working with BHS for the last three years said she has been fortunate with a diverse working career in both public and private health care in various specialisation areas including operating theatre, general paediatrics and midwifery.
The RN said she has had covered many areas over her career with a love district nursing too and has been a matron as well as a clinical services director.
“It’s a great career and although I haven’t worked overseas it’s a portable one where you can work around the world,” she said.
“A lot of my friends have and you can also map your career around where your family lives.
“We have a passion for people.”
Rhonda said she now has a chance to give back as a nurse educator as well as a student and graduate coordinator.
Watch what you burn off: EPA
AS the weather cools and conditions for burn o s in regional areas improve, EPA Victoria is alerting the agricultural sector in particular, not to mix their prunings and felled timber with other forms of waste.
“We issued several reminders last year a er receiving reports of farms, orchards and vineyards mixing their legitimate burn o materials with waste like treated timbers, plastics and other common farm waste that should have gone to a licensed land ll or recycling facility,” EPA regional operations director Martha-Rose Loughnane said.
“Disposal of waste by burning is illegal.
“Common farm waste, like treated pine posts, agricultural plastics, hessian, concrete, metal, waste tyres and mattresses, must be disposed of lawfully and at a place that is licensed to accept it.”
“We have some great students and it’s heartwarming to see them blossom and learning in their own careers,” she said.
University travelling to the Wodonga campus.
“I also look a er non-clinical services too because we’re a small hospital.
“I’d be a nurse all over again.”
Nursing student Ella Stephens from Wangaratta said she had been in uenced by her mum who is a nurse.
The former Wangaratta High School student said she is studying her Bachelor of Nursing at La Trobe
“I have a four-week placement at BHS as a second year nursing student,” she said.
Ella said as a nurse she wanted to help people in their recovery journey with emotional support for them too.
“I have an open mind for my career and initially wanted to undertake a double degree with midwifery as well,” she said.
“The degree was only o ered at
the Bendigo campus, and I wasn’t in a position to relocate, so I started with Bachelor of Nursing.
“There’s around 800 hours of clinical placement over three years and I may nd that I like working in an emergency department or acute care and prefer that type of work rather than choosing midwifery.
“I’m open to everything and anything for my nursing career.
“I’ve only been here for a week now, and you can see the teamwork.”
EPA has a handy guide available from its website on farm waste management – visit epa. vic.gov.au/about-epa/publications/iwrg641-1.
“Everyone has a duty to protect the environment,” Ms Loughnane said.
Learn what can and can’t be burnt from EPA’s farm waste guide to avoid being a nuisance to your neighbours, causing a hazard to the environment or getting a ne from EPA.
You can report pollution to EPA’s 24 hour pollution hotline at 1300 372 842 or online at epa. vic.gov.au/report-pollution.
PEOPLE PASSION: Bachelor Nursing students Abby Fielder (le ) and Ella Stephens with RN and nurse educator Rhonda Lee (middle) at the Beechworth Health Service celebration for International Nurses Day on Monday.
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KING, James (Jimmy, Jim).
13/2/1935 – 11/5/2025
Passed away peacefully at Myrtleford Lodge. Loving husband of Lyn (dec). Cherished Dad to Belinda (dec), Jamie and Jenny. Beloved Poppy to Ebony and Luca. Father-in-law to Maurice and Step Poppy to Jenna and Georgia.
Favourite son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle to the King family.
He built his life with steadfast might, A shining beacon, burning bright. A father’s heart, a husband’s soul, A story told, making us whole. We’ll carry on, with love and light, His memory will forever shine, so right.
Dad we can never thank you enough for the absolute, devotion, love and care you gave to Mum.
May you rest easy now you are back with your adored Lyn and Belinda.
Special thanks to the team at the Myrtleford Lodge for their care and support to Dad over the years.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5.15pm (Board meeting) and 6pm (AGM).
The AGM for the 2024 nancial year for Quercus Beechworth Inc. will be held at the Quercus Hall, 26-30 Ford Street, Beechworth.
All members of the Community are invited to attend the AGM.
Light refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the meeting.
Agenda
1. Review and approval of minutes from the 2023 AGM
2. Chairperson’s address
3. Presentation of nancial statements and Annual Report
4. Election of directors
5. Con rm the amount of the annual subscription for membership. Information about attending the AGM. Who can attend?
All full (over 18) and associate (under 18) members of Quercus Beechworth Inc. can attend the meeting. All members of the community may attend the AGM.
Who can vote on agenda items?
Only nancial members of Quercus Beechworth Inc. can vote on agenda items, including electing any new directors.
All attendees can ask questions at the meeting. If you would like to become a nancial member you can access the member application form from the Quercus Beechworth website.
Who can stand for election to the board of management?
Only nancial members are eligible for nomination and election to the board.
If you wish to nominate for a position on the board, please ensure that you have applied for membership rst and then complete the nomination form for election to the board.
Nominations for board positions must be lodged at the Quercus Beechworth o ces before May 21, 2025. https://quercusbeechworth.org.au/membership/
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The Celebration of Life for the late James (Jimmy, Jim) King will be held at the Myrtleford Golf Club on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1pm. All welcome.
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Indigo Shire Council is inviting feedback on a number of key strategic documents that will shape our community’s future.
The following documents are now on public exhibition until 4 June:
New Council Plan 2025-2029 - Our strategic priorities and actions for the next four years Revised 10 Year Community Vision - Your collective aspirations for Indigo Shire’s future
Draft Budget 2025/26 - Our proposed financial allocations for the coming year Draft 10 Year Financial Plan - Our long-term financial sustainability roadmap Draft Revenue and Rating Plan - How Council funds essential services and infrastructure
Draft Operating Income and Expense by Service Plan - Details of service costs and funding
Draft Capital Works Commentary - Our capital program for the coming year
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Post: Indigo Shire Council, PO Box 28, Beechworth 3747
Submissions close: 5pm Wednesday, 4 June 2025 All submissions will be considered at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday, 23 June 2025. www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au
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