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UNIQUE Q SKILLS WOODEN toy craftsman Tim Schloss, with a pop-up castle on the hill, looks forward to demonstrating his skills at next month’s Beechworth Heritage Festival.

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30-YEAR PLAN A SMALL town community planning project to develop a 30-year vision for both Stanley and Barnawartha’s future kicked off this week.

Through the process, Indigo Shire’s community recovery and resilience officer Kate O’Toole will join community hub and outreach officer Jessica Oldmeadow in facilitating workshops with community engagement over three weeks.

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Resilience Foundation is leading the workshops.

Ms O’Toole said the exciting community-led project funded through Emergency Recovery Victoria is an ongoing and strategic one where people are placed at the centre of decision making for what they consider to be best for their town growth and a

thriving future.

“It creates a link between smaller towns and council, and the relationships developed are integral to actions being carried out after the plans have been developed,” she said.

Ms O’Toole said a community plan will ensure an ongoing working document adopted by council and embedded into the Council Plan.

She said a town teams approach - part of the placemaking movement

around Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom – will connect key people in community with those in business development both internal and external to council in community development, planning, economic development, tourism, and infrastructure.

Ms O’Toole said the project has a strong focus on resilience in adapting to a changing climate and the increased severity of storms, drought, bushfire

heat and increased risks with biosecurity.

A housing review scheme will also start later this year.

Ms O’Toole said following the October community engagement sessions, the next steps over the coming months will include both facilitators reaching out to community groups and to anyone not engaged in workshops where community planning outcomes will be taken to them for feedback.

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Works to begin at Yeddonba site next year

By CORAL COOKSLEY PARKS Victoria has advised plans are underway with works forecasted to begin at the Yeddonba Indigenous Rock Art site in the Chiltern–Mt Pilot National Park next year.

The site has been closed for close to three years.

A Parks Victoria spokesperson said the project to repair the walkway is in the planning phase with a preliminary design report recently completed to understand the state of the structure and works required.

The spokesperson said Yeddonba rock art conservation works will address various impacts to the site and protect the cultural values of the landscape.

“Yeddonba is a culturally significant site and we will be consulting with Traditional Owners throughout this project,” he said.

“Works to restore the walkway and conserve the Aboriginal rock art are forecast to begin in autumn 2024, once we have the appropriate authorisations in place.”

Member for Benambra Bill Tilley said he will believe these promises when Yeddonba is open again.

“At the start of 2021 I was told

by Parks Victoria that work would begin soon, in 2022 the

NO MORE EXCUSES: Benambra MP Bill TIlley has called on Parks Victoria to act quickly to re-open the Yeddonba Indigenous Rock Art site, following extensive delays.

Environment Minister said work would start in the first half of that year, 18 months later and now it’s autumn 2024,” he said.

“They have blamed everyone bar the tooth fairy for the delays -- COVID, traditional owners and lack of contractors.

“None of these excuses pass the pub test – people are increasingly and understand-

ably cynical about this sort of government speak and simply want to see someone, anyone, doing some work.”

The Parks Victoria spokesperson said works will be delivered

by Parks Victoria as part of the state-wide Asset Regeneration Program to keep parks safe.

“This $24.76 million investment from the Victorian Government highlights Parks Vic-

toria’s continued commitment to ensuring natural and built environments are preserved, protected and safe for all to visit.”

Mr Tilley called for Parks Victoria to just get on with the works, with no more excuses.

The Parks Victoria spokesperson said the community will be updated on the project’s timelines as things progress.

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Drag’d Out welcomes state support

By CORAL COOKSLEY DRAG’D Out Beechworth organisers are thrilled with Visit Victoria’s sponsorship for the first time as the community event rolls out next month for its second iteration.

“It’s very exciting to have that level of support on board,” treasurer Scott Daintry and co-creative director Andrew Madden both said.

Following the festival’s resounding success last year with its celebration of art drag, more than 60 volunteers have also put their hands up from around town as well as some people from Melbourne to help run this year’s event.

“We have a number of sponsors and tremendous local business support too,” Scott said.

“Tourism North East has been a wonderful support to us and helped us last year as well.”

This year Tourism North East has supported the event under their Masterbrand - Ride High Country - with a special ‘Ride to Drag.’

“You can jump on an e-bike, a normal bike or bring your own and you can ride from Beechworth to Yackandandah along the newly completed Murray to Mountains rail trial extension for a Drag’d Out event at the Star Hotel,” Scott said.

Another addition to this year’s four-day celebration is a welcome party on the Thursday night at the Soldier’s Memorial

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Hall with a discounted price for locals.

He said the timing of last year’s event had been important for the community as festivals returned in the wake of COVID impacts.

“Everyone wanted to celebrate and do something joyous and I think the joy that Drag’d Out brought last year is just going to be amplified this year,” Andrew said.

“We’re looking to recreate the energy, vibrancy and inclusion that came from last year’s event.”

Scott said everything has been locally sourced to stage the event, such as the sound and lighting production team and more.

With ongoing positive conversations since last year’s success, the pair said Drag’d Out could take off as satellite events around the region in a future plan.

“We would love to see ‘Drag’d Out‘ go nationally too but that’s a long way down the track,” they said.

The annual festival celebrates the vibrant queer community of Beechworth and its surrounds with a diverse range of performers, artists, and vendors brought together to create a unique and memorable experience in a safe environment for all.

For more information on the event, which is slated for November 16 to 19, visit www.dragdoutbeechworth.com.au.

SUPER EXCITED: Drag’d Out creative director and committee chair Andrew Madden (left) with treasurer Scott Daintry are thrilled with the level of support received from tourism bodies, businesses and the local community.

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MP, councillor take democratic outlook

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CELEBRATED: 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 at the fundraising event for the McGrath Foundation on Sunday.

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Fun day for a great cause

By CORAL COOKSLEY A 21ST celebration full of lunchgoers on Sunday at Indigo Vineyard’s ‘Paint the Vineyard Pink’ event helped this year’s McGrath Foundation fundraiser as part of October’s Breast Cancer awareness month.

The happy group was among more than 40 generous people who attended the day, digging deep into their pockets to raise vital funds for breast cancer nurses.

Supporters enjoyed an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres on arrival, a two course sit down lunch with a succulent paddock to plate lamb dish and salads followed by sweet treats with a glass of the Vineyard’s latest Rose release.

Local talented musicians - sisters Asha and Samira Bright – delighted attendees with a variety of their songs while strumming guitars.

Beechworth’s Fiona Larkings, whose daughter Jordyn celebrated her 21st birthday (a day in advance), said having breast cancer nurses is a huge aspect of supporting someone through the challenge of the disease.

“I don’t believe people can necessarily get through to the other end without emotional and mental support,” she said.

Sisters Asha and Samara Bright both said education and awareness should start from a young age.

“For young people like us to be involved is kind of bridging a gap as it can happen to anyone,” the pair said.

Indigo Vineyard chief executive officer Rob Hawkings said this year’s event had an increased ambitious fundraising target with

a $2 donation from every bottle of Rose sold at outlets throughout October to support the McGrath Foundation.

Increasing by the day until the end of October, $1000 had been raised last Saturday around the region from sales.

Indigo Vineyard’s Kim Rowley, who hosted the event together with her husband Rob,said breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

“It’s not only treatment that is constantly evolving as psychological, emotional and supportive care now plays a much greater role in the care of people with breast cancer on a difficult journey”, she said.

“It is generous donations from people like all of us here today that continues that support.

“We’re very excited by the community support received today for the McGrath Foundation.

“It’s a really holistic way of looking after people, and is completely voluntary with breast cancer nurses there for as long as you want them to be, free and supported by the foundation.”

With a target to reach 250 breast cancer nurses from an existing number of 204, Kym said the fundraising event will help make a difference to people’s lives.

Rob said more than $5000 had been raised during Sunday’s event.

Donations can be made direct to the McGrath Foundation by the end of October by visiting www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/fundraisers/IndigoVineyard/paint-the-vineyardpink.

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INDI’S Independent Federal MP and a local community representative have applauded Australia’s democratic system following last Saturday’s resounding ‘No’ to altering the Constitution to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

A 60.73 per cent majority voted against enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution as Australians took to the polls at the weekend.

Victoria’s voting split was the closest out of the six states, with 44.97pc voting in favour of the Voice, while Western Australian voiced the strongest opposition.

Out of the 39 Victorian federal electorates, Indi (67.83pc) had the fifth highest percentage No vote, with the Mallee at 78.41pc, Nicholls 76.19pc, Gippsland 73.06pc, and Wannon at 68.78pc.

Each of the Victorian North East’s LGAs voted against the Voice overall, however, the trend on referendum day differed at polling places in Beechworth, Bright, Harrietville, Mount Beauty, Stanley and Yackandandah, with a majority ‘Yes’ vote.

The average percentage of No voters across Indigo Shire polling places was 59.45pc.

On referendum day people who voted at the Beechworth polling location had a 60.57pc of Yes voters with 39.43pc No, while polling in Stanley had 59.04pc Yes voters and 40.96pc No. Other towns around the shire had Yackandandah with a 51.95 Yes and 48.05 No, Chiltern 30.57pc Yes and 69.43pc No, Barna-

wartha 27.46pc Yes and 72.54pc No, Rutherglen 33.53pc Yes and 66.47pc No, Wahgunyah 28.45pc Yes and 71.55pc No, Wooragee 48.01pc Yes and 51.99pc No, and Tangambalanga was 25.36pc Yes with 74.64pc No. Beechworth resident and Indigo Shire councillor Sue Gold described the referendum as a significant moment in time for Australia’s democratic process.

Ms Gold said the turnout of people voting in the shire reflected the importance of democracy throughout the nation and continued Beechworth’s history of active participation in the preservation of democracy.

“It’s reassuring that we have a strong democracy in this country that should never be taken for granted,” she said.

“I’m thrilled that it remains easy to vote and for everyone to uphold their civic duty in this way.

“It’s a small contribution to maintain a privilege, some would say (a) right, that is being eroded in other countries.”

Independent Indi MP Helen Haines said change is hard and changing the constitution is exceptionally hard.

“While I am disappointed in the outcome, I am grateful that we have a democracy that allows every one of us to have our say,” she said.

“I am grateful that we have a strong and independent Australian Electoral Commission and I thank them for their fine work.

“I sincerely thank First Nations Australians here in Indi who have opened their hearts, shared their stories and views with me, who have spoken at information sessions, and so much more.”

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She said there will also be fun ways to engage the youth for their views too.

“We understand everyone is unable to attend meetings so we’re happy to come and have a chat,” she said.

“Jess and I can also go to anyone’s meeting or events and there are also ways for people to engage on our website if they wish.

“It’s thinking about the long-term life of a town with innovative ideas to keep people in the future returning.”

“Community Planning is legacy planning with vision with practical actions.

“It’s grassroots, hands on, a dynamic and inclusive process and important for the community to be involved.”

Following community planning a briefing will be given to council around the beginning of May next year, which will subsequently be advertised for 60 days on council’s website for feedback followed by adoption as a working strategic plan.

Ms O’Toole said she can be contacted via council too or by email at

ENGAGED: Stanley community members work towards the village’s future at the first planning session held on Tuesday night led

by Australian Resilience Foundation’s Paul Ryan. kate.o’toole@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.

For more information about the project and sessions visit https://engage. indigoshire.vic.gov.au/communityplanning-barnawartha and https://engage. indigoshire.vic.gov.au/communityplanning-stanley.

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Festival shines light on local history

By CORAL COOKSLEY NEXT month’s all-new Beechworth Heritage Festival (BHF) is set to be an exciting action-packed celebration of the town’s diverse heritage and culture for all the family when it kicks off for the first time.

Set to be held from November 10 to 12, BHF committee member Lorraine Lucas said the event would celebrate Indigenous, Chinese and Celtic history, and heritage trades.

Lorraine said the festival has replaced the previous long-running Celtic Festival, which ran for 24 years and drew more than 10,000 visitors to the town until halted

by COVID impacts in 2019.

As Beechworth made the successful transition throughout its history from gold to government employment then tourism for its livelihood, Lorraine said the festival will play a significant role in attracting tourists to the town who were interested in Beechworth’s history.

“People want to see Beechworth how it was and are interested in having a heritage experience,” she said.

With a variety of activities, the Police Paddocks will be centre stage, coming alive with music, dancing, heritage trade stalls

HEIRLOOM FOCUS: Craft-maker of unique wooden toys Tim Schloss with son Hudson are looking forward to their heritage trade demonstrations at next month’s Beechworth Heritage Festival.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley and demonstrations as well as food stalls, while other drawcards around town will attract tourists too.

Among attractions will be a wine tour of one of Beechworth’s oldest restored vineyards and homestead with a wine tasting, while another will include presentations about worldfamous Beechworth artists.

‘From solid to liquid gold’ will be sessions run by Beechworth Honey about the history of honey, beekeeping and honey collection while the Beechworth Dragon Boat Club will have an awaking the dragon ceremony.

Artefacts from the Gold Rush era will be on show at the Chinese Protectors

Office (built in 1858) located near the police station, while Asylum Ghost Tours will have ghost tours over the weekend.

Well-known Beechworth musician Sandra Williams will play recitals on the historic organ in the town hall and talk about the organ’s history, while songs of the era including Celtic ones

will be sung by Beechworth Singers along with a Ned Kelly music presentation in the town hall too.

Other events include a self-guided tour around Beechworth Cemetery with its incredible history, which includes the historic Chinese section, a Rotary market in Queen Victoria Gardens with Highland pipe

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bands playing songs including ‘Scots on the Rocks’, and the CWA will have old-style morning and afternoon teas.

For Wangaratta’s heirloom toymaker Tim Schloss who works out of Beechworth, the new festival shines the spotlight on handcrafted trades with many skills passed down through generations.

Tim said many had declined in a fast-paced world reliant on cheaper production of goods.

“In a technical age many people move into computer-orientated work and many skills fall by the wayside,” he said.

“If not practiced they get lost - if you don’t use it, you lose it,” he said.

The eco-friendly educational toymaker said eventgoers will see people swimming against the tide with their heritage trades at the festival.

With children’s imagination in mind, Tim and his son Hudson make wooden toys including Ned Kelly rifle replicas, swords, puzzles and ‘castle on the hill’.

“People are still hand making such items as shoes, clocks, tools, furniture, saddlery and pottery,” he said.

Lorraine said the volunteer-run event has been well-supported by the generosity of local businesses and suppliers.

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New life breathed into local CFA

By CORAL COOKSLEY

A LOCAL bank community grant has boosted Wooragee CFA funds for the purchase of vital safety equipment to keep firefighters safe when fighting structural fires.

Beechworth and District Community Bank made a $5,000 grant presentation at the Fire Brigade Station earlier this month for breathing apparatus.

CFA District 24 commander Carl Stibilj said the essential apparatus was needed for fires such as house, motor vehicles and hazardous material (hazmat) incidents.

“Our members need to be protected so they don’t breathe in toxic fumes or gases,” he said.

Commander Stibilj said brigade members would undertake relevant training to use the equipment where they are then certified.

“They will also be issued with structure fire gear as well because that’s what you wear with breathing apparatus,” he said.

“With the changes to the risk profile in the community slowly more structures have been built around the place between Beechworth and Yackandan-

dah and it just provides added safety for our firefighters.”

Wooragee CFA captain Jeff Vogt said Wooragee supports Beechworth and Yackandandah brigades too.

“If they have a structure fire we can lend our systems to them as well,” he said.

Commander Stibilj said the new acquisition provided more equipment in the area for any event that might happen, “It provides ultimate safety for our firefighters and their volunteers on the fire ground,” he said.

Captain Vogt said brigade members are lined up to receive training so they can be qualified with another level of skill.

“The grant is fantastic and this is the third or fourth time the bank has helped us out with a grant for other equipment,” he said.

Beechworth and District Community Bank board deputy chair Ben Merritt said Bendigo Bank runs with the aim to reinvest funds into local communities.

“It’s great when we can come out with a cheque and give it to the CFA for breathing apparatus,” he said.

ALL SMILES: Wooragee CFA member Craig Beverly (left), Beechworth and District Community Bank Customer Services representative Jo Terry, CFA District 24 commander Carl Stibilj, Beechworth and District Community Bank Board deputy chair Ben Merritt, Wooragee CFA captain Jeff Vogt and Wooragee CFA lieutenant Darren Brough at the bank presentation earlier this month.

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Rikkie-Lee shuts up shop in Wangaratta Lions flock to Beechworth for

By STEVE KELLY ONE Nation MP Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell is packing up her office in Wangaratta and moving a new headquarters to a more secure office in Shepparton.

She said the move was prompted as her current office does not comply with security requirements and the Parliament of Victoria has an available office in Shepparton.

The Wangaratta office will close on Friday, October 20, but she can be contacted via email.

“The Shepparton office will be up and running late November, early De-

cember with plans to relocate to Numurkah mid next year to provide access to our rural constituents located in the irrigation district,” Ms Tyrrell said.

“My electorate goes from Wodonga to Mildura and is the biggest in Victoria and I will continue to be a constant visitor to Wangaratta to speak with my constituents and I am always contactable via email at rikkie-lee.tyrrell@parliament.vic.gov.au.”

The MP for Northern Victoria has been operating out of her Faithfull Street, Wangaratta office since the start of the year after being elected as

the first ever One Nation candidate in Victorian Parliament.

The office was previously occupied by former Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP Tania Maxwell.

Ms Tyrrell is from Invergordon and has expressed her desire to secure better water security for the irrigators in Northern Victoria.

“For too long, Victoria’s irrigators have borne the brunt of water reform in the Murray–Darling Basin and the cost of water has driven many farmers out of the industry with commensurate impacts on regional economies,” she said at the time of election.

annual convention

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The event kicks off with a ‘Welcome to Country’ and smoking ceremony in LIONS Club members the Beechworth Town Hall from Hume, Loddon Malley Gardens this afternoon regions of Victoria and southwestern regions of New commencing at 5pm.

Lions Zone 9 chairman, South Wales will converge past Beechworth Lions on Beechworth for the 46th annual Lions Multiple District president and Lions Convention chairman John 201-V6 Convention this Eldrid said local residents weekend. are invited to attend today’s The event is being held at the Beechworth Servicemen’s 5pm opening session which is the convention’s starting Memorial Hall from later point. today until Sunday.

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Voice would not have represented all: MP Tyrrell

By STEVE KELLY WANGARATTA-based One Nation MP for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell, who was one of the few local MPs to confirm she would vote No in last Saturday’s referendum, wants a review of government bureaucracy in order to understand a better way forward for Indigenous communities.

Ms Tyrrell believes that to make a difference the approach needs to be “taken back to grassroots” by connecting with the Indigenous communities instead of relying on so many different governmental authorities.

“There are still far too many Indigenous Australians suffering and it’s not fair - we’re pouring billions of dollars into a system that is flawed - it’s not working for them and it’s not doing what it’s there to do,” she said.

“We need to have a thor-

ough look at the bureaucrats in the government bodies (who are supposed to be a bridge between communities and MPs).

“Australia has spoken and the past 200 years governments have been meddling with Indigenous affairs and it hasn’t gone well, so I think Australians are fed up with the government saying they are going to improve things with the Indigenous communities.

“Clearly they haven’t been listening to what Indigenous communities really need.”

The Voice to Parliament panel would have been elected by Indigenous people, but Ms Tyrrell believes it would not have been representative of all Indigenous people’s views.

She said people didn’t even know how many people were supposed to be on ‘The Voice’ panel.

“One member from one

A BETTER WAY: MP for Northern Victorian Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell said government needs to go back to grassroots and talk directly to Indigenous communities, not a voice which she believes would not have represented all Indigenous people’s views. tribe can’t speak on behalf of another tribe and there are over 200 tribes in Australia, so I think it’s unfair for all the other tribes that would have missed out on a voice if the voice had have gone through,” Ms Tyrrell said.

She said governments

need to work on making life better for Indigenous communities as it does for all communities.

“Regardless of race or culture there are many Australians who are without a home that aren’t getting the proper nutrition they need,

with children missing out on breakfast and lunch at school because their parents can’t afford it,” Mr Tyrrell said.

“We’re going into a really tough time and now the referendum has come and gone, we really need to focus on how to house Australians,

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Local agriculture affinity a strong driver for Julie STAY IN CONTROL: The CFA is urging Victorians to take care when igniting burnoffs ahead of this year’s bushfire season.

Out of control burn-offs spark CFA warning

Julie Taylor JULIE Taylor was born and educated in Rutherglen until she went to boarding school.

After a period of 40 years away from the town, the local resident returned nine years ago with her husband Ken, and bought their home from Julie’s father, Hec Francis, as part of a family succession plan.

What did you do workwise as a career and what do you do now?

I was a primary teacher in both Melbourne and rural schools for nearly two decades, working both permanently and casually.

My family run a multigenerational farming business which means one does what one needs to do managing the finances, working with rural professionals, marking lambs, supplying meals to employees, escorting machinery throughout NSW and Victoria and being an ambassador for the agricultural community.

What brought you to your career and later role in farming?

I became a teacher because I received a scholarship to go to teachers’ college. I could be financially independent and be trained in excellent people skills.

I became a farmer because I married one. I am now a strong advocate for agriculture. I grew up in the transport industry, married into the farming industry and understand the ebbs and flows of the economy and Mother Nature on businesses, families and rural communities.

What did you love about your teaching career and what do you love about farming?

I loved seeing children learn.

I also loved to give them some of the tools needed to negotiate

COMMUNITY FOCUSSED: Rutherglen’s Julie Taylor enjoys her volunteer work which is a way for people to meet others, share skills and learn new ones. their path through life.

As a farmer working with my family, knowing we are contributing to food security, caring for the land, and building a sustainable business, is a privilege. To see Australian agriculture evolving into the most efficient farming system in the world, with resilient, courageous and creative people, fills me with pride.

What do you do in the community?

Growing up in Rutherglen meant one helped our community when needed. It is a great way to meet people, share your skills and learn new ones. I am currently involved with the Rutherglen Historical Society, The Rutherglen Reserve Committee and the Rutherglen Wine Bottle Committee of Management.

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

Health. The waiting times to see GPs, specialists and dentists in rural areas is totally unacceptable.

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

Misinformation and straight out lying by many involved in the media and political systems throughout the world.

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 take my great, great, great grandmother, Julia Francis, on an e-bike ride on our cycling paths, stopping for coffee, wine and food when

we felt the need and browsing in the beautiful boutiques of Rutherglen. The Rutherglen Common School Museum would give her an idea of how life has evolved, followed by a cycle around Lake King to see the sculpture and stories of Tommy McCrae (Yackaduna) and his famous Indigenous art.

He was born near Wahgunyah in 1835 and died in 1901. Our day would conclude at the Rutherglen Wine Bottle, taking in the sunset.

Julia, aged 23, bravely stepped onto a wooden ship to sail to Australia the day after her marriage. I hope I have inherited some of her courage and sense of adventure.

What book are you reading?

‘Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life’ by Australian author Anna Funder.

SOME 115 burn-offs which spiraled out of control across the state last month has prompted the CFA to call for extreme care when preparing for the upcoming fire season.

To avoid a further spike, CFA is urging residents who have recently undertaken burn-offs, or who are preparing to, to take extra precautions over the coming weeks as weather conditions become warmer and drier with challenging gusty winds.

Recent out-of-control private burn-offs were linked to some of the fires in East Gippsland and Berringa, serving as a timely reminder for residents to ensure they are aware of burn-off safety measures and are prepared before ignition.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said he encouraged Victorians to take advantage of a window of opportunity to clean up their properties before the bushfire season, but urged them to make safety a priority when doing so.

“It is imperative that residents register their burn-off and check the local conditions on the day, as well as coming days,” he said.

“Conditions can change quickly, and fires can get out of control within minutes in hot and windy conditions – as we saw recently with the East Gippsland fires, the effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating.

“Burn-offs can flare up a couple of days after the burn-off, which highlights the importance of making sure your burn-off is fully extinguished.”

Mr Heffernan said there were a number of simple steps community members could take to keep their burn-offs safe as the state approaches a high-risk fire season.

“The quickest and easiest way to safeguard yourself and the rest of the community is to register your burn-off using the Fire Permits Victoria website,” he said.

“Let your neighbours know you’re planning to burn off as smoke and fire will be visible to them, and make sure you have enough people to monitor and extinguish the burn safely, don’t leave it unattended.

“It is also essential you have enough water on hand to put out a fire, and we recommend establishing a fire break of no less than three metres cleared of flammable materials.”

For more information on burning off, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare.

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SPORT

Wanderers fall short in season opener

By DYLAN POOL

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SUNDAY saw Beechworth Golf Club’s men’s annual tournament for the first time since 2019.

It was an overcast day, but the weather held off and all golfers got to play their round without getting wet.

The course was fantastic, and thanks must go to everyone who had been out on the course.

From mowing, raking greens, cleaning up trees, burning off and general tidying up, the hard work of a few has paid off dividends.

We had 54 players from a range of different clubs from near and far which was fantastic, and a special mention must go to Yackandandah for their huge support.

In the A grade there was a tie between Darren Edwards and Dylan Pool with 73, with Darren winning on a countback, instead of a play off, mainly due to the fact that Dylan’s clubs were already back at home.

Dylan took out the A grade Handicap. With 73/4/69.

A grade scratch runner up was Darren McCormick with 81.

Andrew Lawson (11) was the A grade handicap winner with 73 nett.

In the B grade the winner from Rutherglen was Brenten Polkinghorne (15) with 39 points, runner up was Dave Lang (16) 35 points and Gary Pool (16) was third with 33.

“We were a little bit rusty, it would’ve been nice to win and we were in a position after the first 20 overs where we could’ve shut the game out, but hopefully we go better next time around.”

Gareth Taylor was the pick of Beechworth’s bowlers, finishing with 2/38 from his eight overs.

The Wanderers turn their attention to this weekend’s fixture against Wangaratta Magpies at Norm Minns Oval, with the ‘Pies coming off a handy win at Myrtleford over Ovens Valley United.

“Norm Minns Oval is a hell of a lot different as a ground, it’s not as quick, there’s a lot more vast space out and about,” Surrey said.

“It’s a different challenge, they were the side (to beat) up until the grand final, and their bowling line-up’s first class.

“It’ll be a good challenge, it’ll be on our bats to really get a competitive total - if you get 160 against those guys, you’re doing really well and you give yourself a good chance, and it’ll be easier to defend.”

STRONG PERFORMANCE: A grade handicap winner Dylan Pool with A grade scratch winner Darren Edwards.

In the C grade it was the Beechworth members who cleaned up with Peter Smith (19) winning on 38 points, Aaron Gaw visiting from the big smoke was runner up with (19) 33 points and Rod Shaw’s hard work on the course paid off coming third on (28) 31 points on a countback.

The nine holes out were won by

Jamie Clough (Mollymook) with 16 points on the A grade, Dave Clark (Myrtleford) took out the B grade with 16 on a countback and Pieter Veldman (Myrtleford) took out the C grade with 18 points.

In the nine holes, it was Bluey Williams (Yackandandah) who took out the A grade with 17, in the B grade Andy Croome won with 16 points on

a countback and Zane Howard took out the C grade with 17 points.

The nearest the pins went to Nev Page (Yarrawonga) on the 3rd, Ethan Boxall (Chiltern) on the 7th, James MacCalman (Yackandandah) on the 10th and Andrew Lawson (Yackandandah) on the 17th.

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BEECHWORTH’S A grade cricket side were only a few runs short of grabbing a win from their first match of the season on the weekend, downed by City Colts at Bill O’Callaghan Oval.

After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, the Wanderers made 6/161 from their 40 overs, while the Colts made 175 with five wickets in hand in response.

Opening batters Kayde Surrey (43 from 54) and Clancy Ellett (59 off 93) made a strong start for Beechworth, but tight bowling from the Colts after drinks impacted the middle order.

Skipper Brenton Surrey managed 20 runs, while none of the other batters made more than six runs.

Surrey said his side probably fell 20 to 30 runs short of a competitive total.

“We had a really good start, it was good to be out there, and the guys at the top did a pretty good job to get going, but unfortunately we couldn’t continue their good start,” he said.

“We were probably 20-30 runs short, we were on track at six an over and fell well short of that.

“They bowled a lot better in their second 20 (overs), the ball got a bit softer and harder to hit - full credit to Colts, they managed to reel us back a bit and batted well.”

COMPOSED: Clancy Ellett top scored for the Wanderers with 59 from 93 balls in their opening match of the season on Saturday.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie Colts’ skipper Mitch Giggins anchored the run chase with a knock of 66 from 100 rocks, while minor errors in the field and with ball in hand didn’t do the Wanderers any favours - 34 extras

were accrued, 26 of which were wides.

“We just couldn’t really get any momentum with the ball,” Surrey said. “(A score of) 160 is more than

competitive, we didn’t bowl super badly – 26 wides wasn’t great but a few of them were fine.

“A few of the kids are going to learn a fair bit coming out of juniors into A grade cricket,

you’ve got to attack the ball in the field and if you make a mistake then so be it, but if you’re a bit hesitant, teams are going to pick up the extra run from the outfield.

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