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MAKING IT HAPPEN Share the Dignity volunteer Robyn Funston (left) with Dr Kristy Howard and state leader volunteers Wendy Appleton and Donna Levinson-Murray at Sunday’s fundraiser.

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Field ready for election Indigo g Shire Council officiallyy enters caretaker p period as 11 candidates nominate for election ELEVEN candidates have entered the field for Indigo Shire Council’s election.

Nominations officially closed at midday on Tuesday, September 17 with the ballot order drawn on Wednesday at the shire’s Beechworth electoral office.

Current mayor Sophie Price is among five current councillors who have nominated, which includes Diane Shepheard, Bernard Gaffney, Emmerick Teissl and Roberta Horne.

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Ms Price has served as the shire’s mayor since November 2022 and will be seeking a third consecutive term after first being elected as a councillor in 2016, aged 24.

A teacher and volunteer in many local community groups, Ms Shepheard will also be hoping for a third

successive term as councillor and has publicly announced her desire to build on the plans, policies, strategies and projects developed in her time at council over the past eight years.

Experienced councillor of 15 years, deputy mayor Mr Gaffney has expressed his desire to continue on council, with the former mayor citing an enjoyment in working with the community as reasons for re-election.

A long-time advocate

for improved safety on Rutherglen’s Main Street, Ms Horne will seek re-election, with experience in corporate and small businesses within the communications, media and wine industries.

There will be a pool of six candidates from outside of the current council who have nominated, including Greg Bourke, Graham Parton, Scott Landells, John Harvey, Lisa Turner and Jane Dowsley.

Mr Bourke is a qualified

accountant and business advisor based at Kiewa, having moved to the shire with wife Maria in 2020 and looks after a 20-hectare cattle farm.

Beechworth’s Mr Parton has extensive experience in advisory roles for environmental projects across the Riverina and Murray Valley, including chairing the Sustainability Committee for one of Australia’s largest companies, Wesfarmers.

A former councillor in the 2010s, Mr Landells will be looking for a team-oriented approach in preserving the shire and communities if elected.

Mr Harvey will be running for council once again after nominating for the role in 2020, with the Beechworth local involved for many years on the Beechworth Servicemen’s Hall committee and organisation of many local events.

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GOING FOR COUNCIL: Graham Parton (left), John Harvey, Bernard Gaffney, Scott Landells and Diane Shepheard were at the Victorian Electoral Commission Beechworth headquarters on Wednesday for the ballot draw. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Candidate field set for Indigo Shire election ■ From page 1

Rutherglen’s Ms Turner has widespread experience in sales, marketing, administration and executive management in travel, tourism, agriculture and rural construction and has sat on a number of local committees.

Ms Dowsley out of Yackandandah has served on varying local committees including the Yackandandah Primary School council and is current president of the Yackandandah Chamber of Commerce.

Current councillors Sue Gold and Peter Croucher have elected not to nominate for another term, which means at least two new councillors will be elected.

Council entered its caretaker period on Tuesday, which will be active until Saturday, October 26.

This year’s election will be conducted by mail, with ballot packs to be posted to all enrolled voters from October 7, containing a ballot paper, together with their statements.

Voting closes at 6pm Friday, October 25 and all postal votes have to be received by the VEC by noon Friday, November 1.

All election results will be declared on Friday, November 15.

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Sharing the Dignity and making a difference

By CORAL COOKSLEY GLASSES clinked and bubbles flowed at a special event to raise awareness of ‘Share the Dignity’ on Sunday with close to $4000 clocked up in fundraising for the vital cause.

The occasion with a boxed lunch organised by Beechworth’s Robyn Funston with a small band of dedicated volunteers drew more than 80 people including four men.

The cohort gathered at the Quercus Oregon Hall to hear from Brisbane-based founder and managing director Rochelle Courtenay about the women’s charity.

Robyn has volunteered for close to eight years with nearly five of those since living in Beechworth.

Share the Dignity’s mission is to make a difference to those experiencing period poverty caused by homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough.

While not well at the last minute, Rochelle delivered her talk to a captivated audience via live stream with local Dr Kristy Howard leading the session.

Dr Howard said she hoped people gained an understanding about the charity with its great work.

“There’s opportunity for people to help Robyn because she coordinates donations received and packs many bags,” she said.

She said Share the Dignity provided vending machines in such areas as schools in Queensland and public toilets in librar-

BUBBLES FOR A GREAT CAUSE: Beechworth volunteer Helen Lowndes (left) greeted local Heather Wells and Myrtleford’s Sue Howard with glasses of bubbles.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley ies while hoping that one can be managed somewhere in Beechworth.

Dr Howard said the only country in the world mandated for sanitary products to be available is Scotland with legislation passed in 2020.

“Today is also a celebration of what women can do when they get together having the power and the motivation to make things happen,” she said.

Robyn said funds raised from tickets with generous support from the community and businesses will be spent locally to top up bags in November’s ‘It’s in the Bag’ campaign.

On the day around $600 worth

of sanitary items had been donated for the bags too.

“I was overwhelmed with the support, it was so encouraging with people coming for the cause and to learn more,” Robyn said.

In sharing her story and about Share the Dignity, Ms Courtenay said she highlighted the grit and determination it took to make a difference, the power of volunteers and the impact of donating just one bag.

“My hope is that we collect enough ‘It’s in the Bag’ donations this year to help all women and girls experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence,” she said.

“I loved hearing from the men and women in the room but especially from the young articulate and caring girls, and know our future is bright.

“Robyn and her husband Neil are absolute legends and have made such a difference with their volunteering, their legacy in Beechworth is kindness and dignity, and the world is a better place because of people like Robyn.”

Guests travelled from around the region and as far as Melbourne.

For more information about the charity visit www.sharethedignity.org.au or contact Robyn on mobile 0438 357 216.

Workshops to build community resilience

By CORAL COOKSLEY THE first workshop in a program series aimed to empower communities impacted by emergencies kicks off for the first time next month.

An Indigo Shire Council initiative ‘Ready, Set, Recover’ developed by Kate O’Toole, Jessica Oldmeadow and Elen Randall focuses on building community resilience to help build skills, confidence and community connection.

Ms O’Toole said the project had been developed by networking with councils across the state to find out about other effective programs.

An evaluation from resident feedback from another Indigo Shire Council community run program this year ‘The First 72 hours’ has also helped developed the training platform.

Ms O’Toole said the project is wrapped around helping communities to be more upskilled and empowered to support themselves and their properties as well as their communities after emergencies and to support community connection.

“What we’ve seen through our work and through assessing what other councils are do-

ing with similar funding is infrastructure can be put in place but communities that are better equipped to deal with emergencies themselves, know each other well and feel connected to their community tend to recover much quicker,” she said.

A wildlife recovery workshop in Beechworth on October 5 will be the first in the program series for people to gain an understanding and confidence in wildlife management.

Among other workshops in the program series will be a hands-on fencing workshop by volunteer-based BlazeAid to teach people skills on how to repair and rebuild fencing after natural disasters.

Another hands-on workshop for two days for accredited chainsaw training will take place in Rutherglen in November.

An accredited food safety handling workshop will be run in December followed by a fire extinguisher course such as how to safely manage a kitchen fire.

On the horizon with extra workshops planned for next year are first aid, mental health wellbeing as well as sessions on drought ready gardens and native plantings in a changing climate while the trio can be

EXCITED: Two of three program leaders Elen Randall (left) and Kate O’Toole have developed a program to build community resilience with a series of workshops suggested by shire communities.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley contacted with more suggestions.

“We’re encouraging young people, women and gender diverse people to apply as well,” Ms O’Toole said.

She said Beechworth Wildlife Stays – registered for wildlife rescue and a shelter -– has also offered to take the wildlife program into the schools.

“There’s been good uptake and it’s a way that young people can learn more about making their environment and

their communities more wildlife friendly,” she said.

The program series is funded from emergency recovery Victoria, Australian Government Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grant which funds the Future Proof program delivered in partnership with Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic).

With places strictly limited visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov. au for workshop information by searching for ‘Ready, Set, Recover’ and to book.

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New Beechworth Health Services chair looks to bring unique perspectives to role

By CORAL COOKSLEY AS the Victorian health system reforms are delivered across the state, Beechworth Health Service’s recently appointed board chair brings a wealth of experience to help navigate the journey.

Victoria Department of Health’s report with its health plan published last month proposes health services will become part of geographically defined local health service networks.

The department’s aim is to create a more equitable, consistent and high performing health services system for patients, an essential health workforce, and communities.

Taking on the role of board chair in July, Isobel Paton said Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is proposed to be part of the Hume network strengthening existing partnerships.

The Hume network is one of five to be rolled out across regional Victoria.

“We are still establishing our position on this and what is best for BHS and the community,” Dr Paton said.

“It’s a challenging space for health services and my vision is to help BHS with a combination of survive and thrive.”

Dr Paton said with budget constraints in place across the state, BHS wants to be an innovative, creative health service that continues to de-

liver exceptional care to the community in meeting its needs.

“My vision as board chair is to help steer the ship through uncertain waters at this time,” she said.

Dr Paton – a BHS Board member since 2017 – said the health service aimed to continue its focus on community engagement, ensuring staff are part of decisionmaking processes along with residents, patients and the community having a voice.

“Our decisions should be informed by those critical voices,” she said.

“It is a collaborative approach to the direction of Beechworth Health Service.”

Dr Paton said she brings

unique perspectives from her experience to the board director role having worked in health industry and education sectors.

She is a part-time practicing physiotherapist at Northeast Health and among other roles has worked in health care management in New South Wales Health as well as Gateway Health overseeing community care programs.

Dr Paton is also an academic at Charles Sturt University where she is an Associate Head for the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science (Teaching and Learning) in the Faculty of Science and Health, and a senior lecturer in physiotherapy.

“I know the local challenges and health service demands as a clinician on the ground, while I have a really strong understanding of how tertiary education works with the next generation of health professionals coming through, and how the pipeline into our clinical services works,” she said.

“I also understand the different healthcare models in New South Wales and Victoria as well as health services funding from both federal and states perspective for operations management and its associated challenges.

“I’m on the accreditation council for the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway as well as a writing panel mem-

ber for the Australian Physiotherapy Council.”

BHS interim chief executive Susan Plath said among innovative projects delivered by BHS has been the Indigo 4Ms project.

The collaborative initiative had been designed to support the development of a new model of healthcare sensitive to the needs of older people.

“A big capital works project for our residential aged care facility will also be completed at the end of this November,” she said.

“We’re also delivering on internal projects from our 2023 to 2026 strategic plan that will have benefits for both the BHS and the community.”

Fire brigades contain Beechworth shed fire

By CORAL COOKSLEY

HONOURING: Friends of the Burke Museum members Dennis Bittisnich (left), Rob Scott, Diane and John Baines, Jennifer Perrin and Sandra Davidson at the graveside of the late medical pioneer Dame Jean Macnamara in the Beechworth Cemetery.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Early medical pioneer to be honoured

By CORAL COOKSLEY A MEDICAL pioneer born in Beechworth will have her life and extraordinary work honoured in a forum in this year’s Ian Jones Memorial program run by the Friends of the Burke Museum.

Friends of the Burke Museum (FOBM) supported

by Beechworth History and Heritage invite the community to join them at the forum ‘Communities and Humanitarianism: Dame Jean Macnamara (1899-1968)’ being held in the Beechworth Town Hall early next month.

The memorial program in its third year recognises Mr Jones’ contribution and support of the Burke Museum as well as his life and work as an author, screenwriter, director and historian.

Dame Macnamara – a medical scientist and doctor – undertook vital research into poliomyelitis during the 1920s and 1930s leading to a significant contribution in identifying multiple strains of the polio virus pivotal in development the Salk vaccine.

FOBM’s John Baines said the medical pioneer re-

mains largely unrecognised in the community for her contributions to humanity.

He said the annual forum will acknowledge her work, especially her pursuit of therapies to aid those affected by paralytic polio as well as her campaign for the use of the myxomatosis virus to combat Australia’s rabbit infestation in the mid-20th century.

With three parts to the program – a ‘Young Creatives Award’ has been followed by the forum while a project for Indigo Shire primary schools beginning at the end of August runs until December.

Mr Baines said the schools have been invited to participate in a self-generated activity highlighting aspects of individual or group humanitarianism in their community.

“Schools have been encouraged to develop a local specific plan to complement existing school programs in their own time,” he said.

“Beechworth Bendigo Bank Community Grant scheme has funded each participating school group.”

Mr Baines said primary schools supporting the program are Barnawartha, Beechworth, St Joseph’s in Beechworth, Chiltern, Kiewa Valley, Middle Indigo, Upper Sandy Creek and Wooragee.

Among keynote speakers are FOBM’s Kate Sutherland, Beechworth History and Heritage president Jamie Kronborg and artist and publisher George Petrou.

The forum being held from 2pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, October 12 will be followed with a chance to chat over refreshments.

As a fundraiser, tickets are $25 each and are available from the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre from today.

The forum is supported

by Freeman on Ford, Hotel Nicholas, Indigo Shire, and Stone Cottage.

An informal dinner gathering will be held later in the evening at Hotel Nicholas commencing at 7pm with food and refreshments purchased at the bar.

With bookings required for the dinner, contact the hotel on 03 57 281 051.

A SMALL shed at a property on the BeechworthChiltern Road went up in flames on Tuesday night following the spread of an outof-control burn-off.

Crews from Beechworth and Wooragee fire brigades attended the scene finding the shed well alight upon arrival.

Wearing breathing apparatus the fire was brought quickly under control.

A CFA spokesperson said the fire had been complicated by lithium accessory batteries stored in the shed.

“These were isolated, doused with water, and checked with a thermal imaging camera to ensure that they were safe,” he said.

The shed’ structure was destroyed as a result of the blaze.

The scene was made safe with all crew decontaminated on site prior to returning to respective fire stations.

Wooragee Fire Brigade, with support from Yackandandah, Chiltern, and Beechworth Rural Fire Brigades headed to the scene as well but then not required, returned to their stations.

The spokesperson said

it is a timely reminder to ensure any burn-offs are always supervised, and completely extinguished prior to leaving a property.

“This is a great example of well-trained local CFA Fire Brigades that train together and fight together protecting our community,” he said.

“For anyone wishing to join local fire brigades, reach out to your local fire brigade on their socials, search ‘volunteer CFA”, or go to https://www.cfa.vic. gov.au/volunteers-careers/ volunteer-with-cfa and help protect your community.”

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Beechworth local receives Men’s Shed life membership

By CORAL COOKSLEY RECEIVING life membership to a valued community-based organisation in Beechworth has been a special surprise for a long-time member.

Thrilled Beechworth Men’s Shed president Ian Smith said he had been very appreciative in receiving the membership.

Ian said he joined the Men’s Shed around two months after it started in the town 14 years ago, joining the steering committee at that time for the shed’s ongoing development.

“I’ve enjoyed being a member and enjoy the company as well as what I call my pastoral work that I love in checking the wellbeing of members,” he said.

With the Australian Men’s Shed movement wrapped around men’s health and well– being Ian said the movement is also about the philosophy of camaraderie and talking shoulder to shoulder.

“I’ve always been on the committee and have been president for about seven years,” he said.

CHUFFED: Beechworth Men’s Shed president Ian Smith is thrilled to have recently received life membership to the community-based organisation PHOTO: Coral Cooksley “My vision has always been men’s health and happiness and for them to enjoy themselves when they are here.”

Among numerous projects some highlights for Ian have

been dementia awareness workshops, men’s breakfasts and cluster meetings held with other sheds within the area.

Others have been on health and safety with a dust extractor

system installed for a healthier working environment for members as well as many rewarding community projects undertaken by the Men’s Shed.

“We do bits and pieces for the hospital, bird nesting boxes for a local Landcare group and we have our bags of kindling for winter as our main fundraiser,” Ian said.

Beechworth Men’s Shed treasurer Brian Thornton said Ian had made a significant contribution to the shed.

“As president Ian looks at the big picture and he’s the bloke who drives all the projects, manages the day to day running as well as improvements to the shed and they wouldn’t happen without him,” he said.

“Ian has always been looking after people’s welfare, liaises with Beechworth Health Service, Indigo Shire Council as well as other Men’s Sheds.

“He’s always been someone to lend an ear and have a chat to our members.

“Ian’s award is thoroughly deserved and was a unanimous decision by our members.”

MUCH LOVED: The late Ruth Parker impacted the life of many in the community with her generosity, kindness and caring.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Fundraiser for plaque to honour the late Ruth Parker

By CORAL COOKSLEY A FUNDRAISER kicked off last Friday for a memorial plaque to honour the late pharmacist, Ruth Parker.

The Beechworth community, colleagues and friends of Ruth have been working on a plaque to honour her unwavering commitment and achievements towards the local community.

The plaque is being planned to be placed on the external wall of the local pharmacy with local council support.

With unexpected financial commitments and to bring the project to fruition, the cohort with a $3000 target is seeking help for expenses with any excess funds donated to one of Ruth’s favourite charities.

Ruth had also been recognised for her exceptional work in the national healthcare industry by the Australian Patients Association (APA) and Pharmacy Guild of Australia two years ago with the award for the Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist.

Ruth passed away on June 29 last year.

To donate visit www.gofundme. com/f/6tskce-ruth-parker.

FUN TIME: Lunch goers Amy Carey (front left), Jaz Gemmill, Sharon Webb, Debra Robbins, Sheryn Chapman, Fiona Larkings, daughter and birthday girl Jordyn Rava, and Natalie Carey at Jordyn’s 21st birthday celebration held at last year’s fundraising event for the McGrath Foundation.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Fabulous pink for local vineyard

By CORAL COOKSLEY A LOCAL vineyard will have a huge splash of pink to raise funds for a worthwhile cause early next month.

Indigo Vineyard is holding the annual event ‘Paint the Vineyard Pink’ in its third year to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses.

Indigo Vineyard’s Rob Hawkings said the garden party as part of breast cancer awareness month in October had been sparked from a long-time friend with breast cancer.

“Most people have been touched by someone who has had breast cancer,” he said.

Mr Hawkings said funds help support the foundation to expand the availability of breast cancer nurses.

“Last year we raised more than $6000 and this year our target is $10,000,” he said.

“People can come by themselves or as a group.

“Local musician Samara Bright will be entertaining the crowd strumming her guitar to everyone dressed in fabulous pink.”

The afternoon in the garden offers great wine, lunch and fun where all things pink will include the Vineyard’s Rosé.

Tickets are now available for the 12pm lunch in the garden on Saturday, October 5.

The shared menu includes local produce canapes, terrines and pates, salads, Indigo lamb as well as a sweet temptation.

All ticket funds include a donation to the McGrath Foundation.

Donations can also be directly made to the McGrath Foundation on their website at www. mcgrathfoundation.com.au.

Mr Hawkings said sponsors are being sought for silent auction to help boost the fundraiser.

For more information about the event being held at the vineyard located at 1221 Beechworth-Wangaratta Rd, Everton Upper, tickets or to sponsor, phone (03) 5727 0233.

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Caring for our furry friends FRANCES Higgins was born in Yackandandah, but her family left the village when she was two years old.

She returned to Yackandandah with her husband and two young children in 2004.

What do you do workwise?

I’m a small animal GP veterinarian treating mainly dogs and cats, and occasionally wildlife.

What brought you to your role/career?

My career has been shaped by opportunities which have come along.

It has enabled me to travel and work in many different rural communities and towns in Australia and the UK, and in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.

What do you love about your work?

I love the variety and seeing the bond people have with their pets.

It is very rewarding to gain the trust of an animal.

It is also very satisfying having a breakthrough with a difficult case.

What do you do in the community?

I have been involved with Arts Yackandandah for many years.

It is a wonderful community organisation which fosters the arts in all its forms - music, visual arts, writing, theatre, film and choir.

It enables local talent to be seen and heard and brings world class touring acts to the town.

It has without doubt been a catalyst for many people (including me) to find their voice, or the art form that enriches their life.

I am part of the ‘Vocals at Your Local’ team

Frances, Higgins that holds a regular “pub choir” at the Yackandandah Hotel.

The choir is huge fun, but also raises money for important causes such as most recently PARA - helping Palestinian migrants and refugees settle in Australia.

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

The need for a new hospital on a new site for Albury Wodonga and surrounding regions.

It effects every family in the region, directly or indirectly.

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

Invite the local, state and federal representatives of the people, ask them to listen to Better Border Health and the Border Medical Association and follow the advice of the comprehensive masterplan from 2021.

There is a need to build a new hospital to provide for the health care needs of the 300,000 people in the border area.

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

The oppression of Afghan women and girls since August 2021 with removal of rights to

CARING: Veterinarian Frances Higgins has travelled and worked in many different rural communities and towns in Australia and the UK. education, work and free movement, even to speak outside the home, is intolerable.

The international community must act in a way which brings hope to vulnerable women and girls, and that sends a clear message to the Taliban that their actions are unacceptable.

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

I would like to meet Irish comedian David O’Doherty.

He has a very entertaining bike touring

series on TV called “Along for the Ride” (SBS), and I think he could make a great episode on the Murray to Mountains trail.

The ride would finish in Yackandandah with a visit to The Happy Baker, The Guard and Diving Beryl’s for pastries, lunch and coffee.

What book are you reading?

I recently finished “Across the Mountains: Three Daughters of Tibet”.

A memoir following three generations of Tibetan women told by the youngest Yangzom Brauen.

A fascinating read.

Brighter lights set to sparkle this Christmas

By CORAL COOKSLEY

THRILLED: Beechworth Community Bank’s Jackie Hall (left) presented a big cheque to Beechworth Incorporated committee members Sue Humphris, Deb Donkers and Katrina Witherow at Tuesday’s AGM.

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BEECHWORTH is set to have more sparkles this Christmas with new additions to the Christmas light and decoration collection purchased last year.

Bendigo Community Bank Board member Jackie Hall presented a big cheque for more than $57,000 to excited Beechworth Incorporated members at the AGM on Tuesday night.

Among other spots around town lights will appear on the roundabout, the Christmas tree will be restrung, the hero tree in the town hall gardens will be restrung too.

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porated treasurer Sue Humphris said a lighting program with an app will control 15 spotlights along the old goal jail as well.

“All light bulbs will all be replaced with special ones connected to an app where colours can be changed, and it will look like a moving display,” she said.

“Lights will not only be for Christmas but can be used throughout the year for events such as Daffodil Day with yellow, blue for End MND, rainbow colours for the Dragged Out festival and pink and pale blue for Easter.

“Once we have the app, we can do anything.

“We’ll also be lighting

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“We will extend up to the Benev in Warner Road too where the old, original Christmas tree for Beechworth is located.”

Ms Humphris said themed coloured filters on their existing spotlights will be used.

“The tree can be seen from many vantage points around town,” she said.

Ms Hall said the bank cared about the community and can give back.

“Everyone has been so positive about the lights and to be able to take it to the next level this year working with these volunteers has been fantastic,” she said.

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Yackandandah make history at Sandy Creek

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN YACKANDANDAH made history at Sandy Creek’s Tallangatta and District grand finals on Saturday, taking home flags in all football grades.

The Roos swept through their five deciders in under 12s, fourths, thirds, reserves and seniors to go with an under15s premiership on the netball court.

In the history of the league, only Baranawartha in 2002 had achieved the rare sweep of football premierships.

It was a tense first half in the top grade as the Swans, looking for a three-peat, handed out a challenge to the Roos seeking their first seniors flag since 2000.

Trailing by 10 points at halftime and kicking with the wind, the Swans were unable to take advantage and were held goalless in the third quarter, which proved decisive as the Roos ran away to win 10.11 (71) to 7.5 (47).

Yackandandah big man and Barton medalist Zack Leitch added to his list of accolades with a best on ground performance for his team, who won their 18th game on the trot.

In other action on the field, the Roos also held bragging

rights over Chiltern in the reserves, prevailing by 27 points.

Their under 17s however had Yackandandah supporters on the edge of their seats, as they came from behind to win by three points over Kiewa-Sandy Creek, while the under 14s were comprehensive winners over Wodonga Saints.

Meanwhile on the court, Chiltern had better luck in the A grade decider winning their first top flight TDNA premiership.

Scores were level at halftime with Kiewa-Sandy Creek, who were looking to add a fourth consecutive flag to their trophy cabinet.

It was high stakes and high tension throughout the final two quarters of the season, but the Swans were able to find a break when it mattered most to win 35-33.

Chiltern playing coach Georgia Thomas was named as best on court as the Swans won their first A grade premiership in almost 50 years, when they were in the Ovens and King league.

Thurgoona would take home premierships in B grade and C grade while in the juniors Mitta United won under 17s, Yackandandah took home under 15s and Wodonga Saints won the under 13s.

ROO BEAUTY: Yackandandah senior footballers celebrate their premiership, one of six won by the club on Saturday.

SWAN SONG: Chiltern won their first A grade TDNA title at Sandy Creek in a two goal thriller.

Seeds sorted for Matchplay Championships

By DYLAN POOL COLD and windy conditions greeted golfers who turned up last Sunday for a stableford round.

Which also doubled up as the Matchplay Championships qualifying.

It was very tight at the top, with only one point separating the top five players.

Dean Howard (15) won the three way countback for first place with 34 points, which included 20 points on the back nine.

Dave Lang (17) was crowned runner up also with 34 points (16 on the back nine), the unlucky third place was Peter Smith (21) 34 points with 15 points on the back nine.

Dylan Pool (2) and Jamie Donly (14) were the other two only one point behind with 33 points.

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Next Sunday golf will be on again 11:30am for 12pm for those not participating in the final round of the Par three comp.

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FROM THE WOODS Xavier Palamarczuk tries to get himself out of some trouble in the trees playing the first hole on Sunday at Beechworth.

The WDCA is hard at work preparing for / cricket season 2024/25 FOOTY’S over, soccer’s done, and the weather is getting warmer – it can only mean cricket season is just around the corner.

The Wangaratta and District Cricket Association is hard at work making preparations for the junior and senior competitions, set for an early-October start.

WDCA president Justin Kelly said the senior and junior grades would be slightly different from last year, but numbers were strong.

“It’s all looking pretty good,” he said.

“Numbers in C grade, with Strathbogie pulling out early in the season we ended up with five, but it looks like we’re back to eight teams in C grade, which is a good number.

“B grade had 12 teams last year, we might be down to 11 because Wangaratta Magpies pulled out.

“A grade has gone from eight to seven because Delatite unfortunately pulled out of A grade which is a bit of a shame – hopefully they’re not down in A reserve for too long.

“It looks like 16 teams in under 12, so we’ll have two divisions of eight, divided up to minimise travel.

“The under 14s have 14 teams, and it’s a bit less in under 16.

Having ample umpire numbers are always important, and while umpire stocks should be sufficient for the higher grades, Kelly said the association is encouraging clubs to have their own dedicated umpire.

“We’ve lost a few and picked up a few, I think we’ve probably got 14 active umpires,” he said.

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“We want to try and have clubs have a nominated club umpire, like they do in O&K reserves footy.

“It’d be good if we could encourage clubs to have a club umpire as opposed to playing members umpiring during a game, which makes it pretty awkward.

“Fourteen should be enough to get us through A grade and A reserve, we can sprinkle a few into B grade, but we could always do with some more, that’s for sure.”

Draws and fixtures are being finalised across the various age groups, set to be released in the coming weeks.

“We’ve done the A and A reserve draws, we’ve just got to load them,” Kelly said.

“Clubs now have to nominate their teams on PlayHQ, we can’t enter the draws until the clubs actually nominate their teams on PlayHQ. “The numbers have been slow in B and C grade, so we’re waiting on teams to be 100 per cent sure they’re going to have teams in those grades until we do the draw.

“We usually leave them until a bit later because sides don’t really know what their numbers are like until about this time of the year.

“We should have the B and C grade draws online by the end of next week.”

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