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SETTLING IN ROWIE Knapton, Jack Haddrick, Billy Pell, Lulu Cokanauto and Jimmy Kerlin (pictured with teacher Rachelle Gambold) eased into their first hour as Appin Park Primary School foundation students yesterday. The youngsters are part of a 25-strong foundation cohort at Appin Park, and are among the many new faces filling classrooms across the Rural City of Wangaratta this week, as the 2023 school year has begun. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

NEMA gets disaster support cash boost $220,000 $ , state and federal ggovt ggrant to educate in multiple p languages g g across the North East THE Northeast Multicultural Association (NEMA) is set to initiate a potentially life saving disaster support program to multicultural communities in the North East, thanks to $220,000 in grant funding. The grant is funded jointly by the Victorian Government

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and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The aims of the project are to educate, equip and empower the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in four Local Government Areas (LGAs) Wangaratta, Alpine, Indigo and Mansfield, about emergencies and crisis events. NEMA president Ian

Prentice said it was vital for communities to be prepared in advance, know what to do during and to understand how to cope after events such as bushfire, floods, storm, earthquake, or any other natural disaster. “I imagine myself living in a foreign country and if an emergency happened, I

couldn’t speak the language, what would I do? How would I know where to go?” He said. “I realised we need to do better here for the people who have come from foreign countries to help them prepare and know exactly what to do whether it’s a storm coming, bushfire season, or

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anything else predicted. “We need to help these community members be ready.” Project manager Faryal Nawaz Khan said the project will focus on providing language specific (translated) materials to the multicultural community. ■ Continued page 2

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From page 1 “Recently we’ve experienced multicultural people have a lot of issues during the floods, and the most challenging aspect was the language; people were asking for help but due to the language barriers they were in trouble, their life was at risk,” she said. “We especially want to translate emergency plans for them, which is not available on any SES or CFA websites. “The time when people are panicking and they don’t really know what they need to do, we want them to have an emergency plan in their language on their fridge they just need to grab and be confident in who they need to contact, what

they need to do and where they need to go.” A significant feature of the project is to identify, train and connect at least two local Cultural Advocates (CA) in each LGA to provide a strategic link between the individual CALD community members as well as NEMA. The CA’s will coordinate the education gatherings and be hand picked by NEMA via expressions of interest. Ms Khan said in addition to the training, the gatherings will provide an opportunity for CALD community members to socialise and develop ongoing relationships with other members in their area. “Most multicultural and diverse

people are not connected with the community, they don’t know their next door neighbours, they’re completely disconnected, they’re using their own news channels and their own language from their home country,” she said. “In the last bushfires there was a person who received a call from their daughter and told them his area needed to be evacuated and he realised the smoke had just reached his window and life was at risk. “Luckily he was saved, but there’s a disconnection we need to solve.” During the project community members will be visited by members of local police, SES and CFA services in full uniform.

Ms Khan said one of the vocal points of the project will be to develop a ‘phone tree’ to help establish a community and build trust in times of emergency within community members and emergency services. “Being from Pakistan if someone from police knocked on my door, I would be scared, because the image and the concept is different,” she said. “Here they are coming for help; they’re not coming to make you scared, they are there to help.” Mr Prentice said the project will also work to build connections for multicultural people with their non-migrant community to strengthen relations for

times of need and support. “On one occasion we might bring people together and give them an invitation to one of their non-migrant neighbours and ask them to come in and connect to help spread their connection into the wider community,” he said. “Geographically they’re spread quite remotely at times, it is quite isolating and it all connects to our wider work as well, we’re not interested in building a membership base for the sake of it we’re interested in building connections and to connect their neighbours, that’s the challenge.” The project will begin in March and run over 18 months, taking the project to one LGA at a time.

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COOL BY THE RIVER: Days were mild during January but when it did get hot, locals like Sophie (left), Amelia and Frank Millis made the most of the Ovens River to cool down. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Another mild January with little rain IT was the driest January in Wangaratta since 2019 with only 29mm recorded by the Bureau of Meteorology, an anomaly compared to surrounding areas such as Albury, Rutherglen and Benalla. And for the second year running, the mercury did not reach 37 degrees Celsius on any day for the month in Wangaratta, with the average temperature almost identical to 2022, stark contrast to extreme heat residents have come to expect for the region. Wangaratta’s rainfall was 16mm below the 45mm longterm average for the month and the variance compared to other North East areas was because it missed out on heavy rainfalls last Sunday night.

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Retired CSIRO climatologist Peter Nelson said Albury received 132mm to 9am morning Monday morning, in what was not only the wettest January day in 164 years of records, but also the wettest ever day in Albury. He reported that Rutherglen received 94.6mm to Monday morning, the wettest January day for the town since 114.3mm in 1934. Overnight on Sunday Wangaratta received only 6.4mm, Whitfield 20.8mm, while Benalla had 23mm, taking its month’s total to 95mm, more than dou-

ble the month’s average. The highest daily temperature for Wangaratta during January was 36.6C, almost on par with the 36.4C top in January 2022. It was mild weather for the first month of the year, with the average daily maximum at 31.4C until Sunday, marginally below the long-term mean of 32.1C, and the 31.6C January average in 2022. January nights were about 13.9C on average, below the historical temperature for the month of 14.3C. The coolest nights were just 8.4C and 8.6C on January 6 and 20 respectively. Water storages across the state are looking healthy with Lake Buffalo 98.45 per cent full, and Lake William Hovell 99.23 per cent full.

Cooler weather is coming with the maximum temperature to only reach 23C tomorrow, 18C on Friday, 23C on Saturday and 26C on Sunday, according to the bureau. La Nina continues in the tropical Pacific, but has weakened from its peak in spring 2022. Though ocean temperatures have warmed in recent weeks, atmospheric indicators are largely unchanged and remain at La Nina levels. La Nina typically increases the chance of above average rainfall for northern and eastern Australia during summer. However, the bureau’s long range forecast has the next three months to have a 60 per cent chance of below average rainfall in south-eastern Australia.

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Speeding drivers warned LOCAL police have issued a warning to motorists planning to speed throughout the North East in the coming weeks, after some 24 drivers were caught in breach of signed limits during a recent operation. Police Operation Amity, which took place across last week’s unofficial Australia Day long weekend, saw additional police hit roadways throughout the North East, with a focus on catching out unregistered and dangerous drivers on local roadways. Within the Wangaratta

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Police Service Area (PSA), which includes Alpine Shire and parts of Moira Shire, some 17 drivers were identified more than 10kph above the speed limit over the five day operation, while seven were caught speeding up to 10kph over the limit. Police also identified one drink driver and five drug drivers during the same pe-

riod, while eight motorists will face court at a later date due to serious or repeat offending on the roads. Wangaratta Highway Patrol Acting Senior Sergeant, Mick Savage, said police attendance at a fatal collision in Lilliput on Friday, as well as serious injury crashes at Mount Buffalo, Springhurst and Beechworth over the weekend had further prompted calls for drivers to take care on regional roads. So far this year, 23 of the state’s 30 fatal crashes (as of January 29) have occurred

on regional or rural roads. “Please drive to the conditions of the road and drive safely,” Act Snr Sgt Savage said. “Prepare to be intercepted and to be assessed for drink and drug driving by Victoria Police. “Reduce your speed to the maximum and if you go over you will be targeted and receive a financial penalty.” Across the state, police detected an average of 100 unauthorised drivers each day of the operation, an increase of 85 per day as compared to the state’s

Christmas operation. Acting Assistant Commissioner road policing, Justin Goldsmith, said it was frustrating to see so many suspended, disqualified and unlicenced drivers on the road. “Unauthorised drivers have no right to be on the road, yet they continue to flout the rules, putting their lives and others at risk,” he said. “Rest assured, our enhanced capability means that we are stopping these drivers in their tracks and removing them from our roads, making

it safer for all road users. “Disappointingly, we’ve also seen another tragic period on our roads that has resulted in six lives lost within four days. It’s been a particularly bad start to the year, and we’re really concerned about the high number of fatalities this month, particularly on rural roads across the state. “With school resuming this week, and more people returning to work after the holidays, now is not the time to be complacent behind the wheel.”

Croquet club awarded ‘mega-grant’ By SIMONE KERWIN WANGARATTA Croquet Club was the successful applicant from four local groups which lodged bids for the Bendigo Bank Connected Community’s $15,000 ‘mega-grant’ initiative, awarded in December. The croquet club plans to use the funds to progress its drainage project, which will upgrade and remedy the Ryan Avenue courts’ drainage to enable larger functions and competitions to be held there, and to ensure the club can play through winter. Club president Janet Kelly said the mega-grant, together with a Rural City of Wangaratta community grant announced late last year, would enable the drainage project to be undertaken in early 2023. “We hope to be able to lift the turf and roll it up and save it, which is a dream, and we will be able to play on the other two courts while the work is happening,” she said. This was the first of the Bendigo Bank Connected Community’s mega-grants, which are set to be awarded every three years, in addition to its series of smaller grants which are awarded each year. During 2022, the group was also able to donate a total of $22,500 through these grants of up to $2000, to assist: * Off-Grid Living Festival, successfully held at Eldorado ($2000);

* LINE Community Group - a workshop encouraging leadership and growing community resilience ($2000); * North Wangaratta Community Group - assisting with the Up North & Beyond farm gate sculpture project ($2000); * Pulsate Dance Club, which recently had national success in Adelaide ($2000); * Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club - for its upcoming ‘come and try days’ ($1500); * Wangaratta Knights Rugby Club - to upgrade toilet facilities ($2000); * Wangaratta Kennel Club - for further expansion of skills and capabilities ($2000); * Wangaratta Lions Club - to assist with Carols by Candlelight ($2000); * City Colts Cricket Club - resilience training for club leader ($2000); * Zonta Club - for its International Boys Day event in 2023 ($1500); * Wangaratta Concert Band summer uniform purchase ($1500); and * North East Border Axemen to expand membership ($2000). These donations brought the group’s total provision to the community to more than $90,000 over the last four years. Connected Community Wangaratta started 2022 with a strong committee comprising Lorraine Crellin, Jennefer Houghton, Ron Webb (secretary), Peter Joyce, Peter

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THAT’S MEGA: Wangaratta Croquet Club members Lauren Kazenwadel, Joan Dyson, Nathan Reynolds, Gabrielle Heywood, Heather Gulbion and Maureen O’Keefe with Bendigo Bank Connected Community chair Dave Fuller at the Ryan Avenue courts, which will benefit from funding the club received from the Connected Community ‘mega-grant’ initiative. Wednesday nights are casual nights at the club, and those interested in giving croquet a try are encouraged to come along. Leonard (treasurer), Noah Barling, Steve Johnson (branch representative) and Dave Fuller (chair). December’s annual general meeting welcomed five new com-

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mittee members, Rhonda Stamp, Maria Wadley, Rachel Hogan, Ann Lindsay and Fiona Clarke. The group looks forward to assisting the community again in 2023, and to visiting local

associations and clubs. Anyone who would like a representative to visit and talk about the group’s function and grants process is encouraged to email bbccwangaratta@gmail.com.

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Burglary accused sees bail refused A WANGARATTA man allegedly found in possession of upwards of $30,000 in stolen goods is set to remain in police custody, following his arrest on Friday afternoon. The 29-year-old, who also has ties to the Gapsted community, was refused bail at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, having been arrested at a Brash Avenue home late last week after a search warrant was executed at the address. Detective Senior Constable James Nelson said the accused man, who did not have a lawyer, had been arrested the same day police had located an allegedly stolen vehicle in the address’ front driveway. He said a search of the home had located more than 50 allegedly stolen items, including fishing gear, power tools and cameras, with a total value of more than $30,000. According to DSC Nelson, police believed the accused had stolen the key to a Volkswagen sedan parked on Phillipson Street in late December, before allegedly returning and stealing the vehicle from its driveway sometime last week. The vehicle was said to have been involved in a number of burglaries and thefts throughout the Beechworth community on Australia Day, when the accused was allegedly spotted by victims in possession of a high-end mountain bike taken from a Milne Street address. He was alleged to have stolen an electronic bike from a neighbouring property shortly after. The Volkswagen was also alleged to have been used to transport stolen power tools from a nearby Beechworth address, with witnesses identifying distinctive hail damage to the vehicle’s roof. DSC Nelson said a balaclava, believed to be linked to at least one of the Beechworth thefts, had also been seized from the Brash Avenue home. He said the 29-year-old was a drug user, often taking up to 50mls of GHB a day, and had previously taken methylamphetamine. The accused sought to be bailed to his mother’s Myrtleford address, where his young son is currently in care, however, was promptly refused by Magistrate Ian Watkins. He said the 15 criminal charges facing the accused, including theft, burglary and a number of bail offences, were serious examples of the offending. He said the accused had failed to show exceptional circumstances for being granted bail, and noted he was an unacceptable risk of reoffending. “He’s got an appalling history,” he said of the accused. “(Some) 21 pages (of priors) for a 29-year-old is bad.” The matter will return to court later this month.

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Falls Creek plea falling on deaf ears: McCurdy

URGENT CALL: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has called on the State Government to provide the Falls Creek community with financial support through the ongoing Bogong High Plains Road landslip (pictured).

URGENT state support is required for Falls Creek and Mount Beauty businesses left isolated by the ongoing landslip at Bogong High Plains Road, according to Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy. In the final sitting of the Legislative Assembly in December last year, Mr McCurdy questioned whether financial support would be afforded to families and businesses impacted by the ongoing road closures, which he said were still clouded in uncertainty. He said his questions had been met with silence. “It has been over a month since I submitted these questions, several long weeks that have cost the Falls Creek community millions of dollars in missed revenue,” he said. “These families and busi-

nesses need support - they have been dealing with bushfire, slugged by COVID restrictions, and now a landslip, all in the past three years. “They need our support to ensure they can get through this difficult time.” He said it was also disappointing that Minister for Roads, Ben Carroll, had refused to guarantee the road would be re-opened before the winter season begins. “The community wants certainty around their future - they need to know when the road will be open again so they can plan for the busy winter season,” he said. “The silence is not building confidence or giving the community a fair response to their dire circumstances. “They deserve better from this government.”

GOTAFE students looking for a home GOTAFE is looking to partner with local community members who can provide short-term, low-cost accommodation for students. GOTAFE covers a wide geographic footprint and services a large community; students travel from all around the state to attend blocks of study at local campuses and need suitable a suitable place to stay. Luke Falzon, director of student success at GOTAFE, said the accommodation network benefits both students and hosts, providing students with affordable housing and enabling community members to earn some extra money by leasing their spare rooms. “The accommodation network has been successful in Wangaratta for a number of years and we are looking at expanding the program around our campuses in Seymour, Wallan and Shepparton,” he said. “We know these regions are facing significant housing shortages, so having more affordable accommodation options will enable GOTAFE to support more

students and apprentices across Victoria to study in-demand fields and meet current workforce needs. “If you have a spare room or granny flat that our students can use as a short-term base for their studies, please get in touch with our team and ask about being added to our host register. “As a host, you will be providing a valuable service to our students, helping them get the most out of their learning experience and providing a safe and supportive home away from home for them.” Gloria has been providing accommodation to GOTAFE students for over 30 years. She lives only a five-minute walk from the Wangaratta campus, making it easy for students who don’t have access to transport. Gloria’s house used to have a hair salon at the back, which she turned into a spare room with three beds. Gloria said she enjoys the company and the extra money she earns from providing accommodation and home-

cooked meals to students during their study blocks. “It’s so nice to have them here and cook a proper meal and eat with them,” she said. “If you’ve got a home and you’re on your own I would definitely encourage you to sign up; if you can do them a favour, why not?” Gloria had such a positive experience, she referred her friend Elaine to become a host as well. Elaine has maintained strong relationships with some of the students who have stayed with her over the years. “We’ve been invited to weddings, and they’ve brought their babies around,” she said. “I’ve had Christmas cards from the families letting me know that the student has grown up and what they’ve been doing with their lives. “I get a lot of pleasure out of it.” Elaine hosts students in her spare room, which has private bathroom facilities, and she cooks a two-course dinner for them. Students stay with her for a

week and come back every six weeks or so during a block of study. “It’s good company and it always makes me cook a proper meal that I can sit and share with them,” she said. Anna-Kate has been providing accommodation to GOTAFE students studying in Wangaratta for over three years. “There’s a real lack of affordable accommodation options in Wangaratta, we knew that there was a need there and it seemed like a really good fit,” she said. Anna-Kate converted her rental property into student housing and offers longer-term leases as well as accommodation for students with short blocks of study. “Most of the students that have stayed with us have been great; we’ve had some that are still staying at our place three years later,” she said. To find out more about the Student Accommodation Network and to become a host, please visit: https://www.gotafe. vic.edu.au/students/student-accommodation-network.

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Duck shooting again under spotlight Nats callll ffor certainty, N i y, while hil A Animal i l JJustice i calls ll ffor b ban By STEVE KELLY THE Nationals have called on the State Government recently to give hunters certainty over whether the 2023 duck season will go ahead, but new Animal Justice Party (AJP) MP for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell is putting forward a case to have duck shooting banned for good. Emma Kealy, the Nationals’ shadow minister for agriculture claims that duck hunting contributes about $65 million to the $365m recreational hunting industry each year. On the flip side, Ms Purcell believes non-hunting tourism is where the government should focus, as that’s what people want. Ms Purcell said the duck shooting “economic benefit” argument is “tired and boring” and alternative research that duck shooting proponents choose to ignore has shown that revenue from non-hunting tourism is far more important to the economy of regional communities. “Most Victorians are actually deterred from visiting areas where duck shooting takes place

during the duck shooting season, and the unsafe conditions on water bodies on wetlands prevent kayaking, bushwalking and camping,” Ms Purcell said. “Duck shooting hinders regional tourism year after year. “Polling has consistently shown support for a ban on duck shooting across Victoria, with regional Victorians wanting the change as much as those in metro areas do. “Regional Victorians are sick and tired of duck shooters coming into their communities and wreaking havoc on their wetlands and native wildlife. “Duck shooting is an issue that Victoria has been dragging behind on for far too long, and it’s time for the Victorian Government to do the right thing.” Ms Purcell referred to polling carried out by Redbridge whose director of strategy and analytics, Kos Samaras, served as Labor’s Victorian deputy campaign director for 14 years. A tweet by Mr Samaras claims that around 11k Victorians hunt ducks, they mostly earn over $100k, and are not Labor/Greens voters in Melbourne or red regional cities, especially

SUNRISE HUNTING: Duck hunting has long been a recreational activity for locals but a movement against the practice has better numbers in parliament. PHOTO: Game Management Authority shows absolute disregard for regional Victoria and its reliance on vital tourism dollars.” Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy backed Kealy’s stance, and also said there is evidence which suggests the controlled management of duck populations through game hunting benefits local farmers by reducing crop damage and degradation. “This is a legitimate recreational activity which has many unseen fiscal and agricultural benefits in our local communities,” Mr McCurdy said.

millennials, Gen Z in these areas. The future is unsure for duck hunters and Ms Kealy used the 2022 season as an example about the little notice duck hunters were given. “The fact the Andrews Labor Government didn’t head into the 2022 Victorian election with a clear stance on recreational duck hunting suggests the government wants to keep its agenda from regional Victorians who rely on the industry,” Ms Kealy said. “A ban on duck hunting

Crews douse Glenrowan grassfire as entire state prepares for fire danger CFA crews were quick to douse a grass and scrub fire near Glenrowan earlier this week, as grassland across the state continues to cure. Three units from Winton and Glenrowan responded to the blaze at Winton-Glenrowan Road around 2.15pm on Monday, with the fire promptly brought under control. The scene was declared safe 20 minutes after crews arrived. It follows the entire state being placed under fire restrictions earlier in the day, with outer and south east Melbourne the last localities in Victoria to be addressed. North East Victoria entered its fire danger period (FDP) in late December, after significant grassland curing in the wake of unseasonable spring rainfall. It was among the region’s latest FDPs in recent memory, although local firefighters have anticipated the season may extend into autumn. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said high fire risk conditions were forecast across much of the state in the coming weeks. “We have already seen many of our crews respond to significant fast-spreading grassfires and we can expect these incidents to become more frequent as we experience warmer and drier conditions throughout February,” he said. “The run of warmer weather this month has led to the grassland curing across the state, which has contributed to increasing fire risk potential. “Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas of the world and even an average season can result in dangerous and damaging fires.” No burning off is permitted during an FDP without a permit to burn, which can be applied for through the Fire Permits Victoria website at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au.

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ANYONE who has travelled overseas where English isn‘t the first language of people, there are obstacles you have to overcome such as reading road signs, maps or simply ordering food from the local café. It can create stress in not being able to immediately navigate your way to a desired location or get the assistance you need. Imagine there was an emergency and all the warnings and alerts were being relayed in a language that you couldn‘t understand. This is what many multicultural communities have to deal with when there is a bushfire, floods or other natural disasters in the region they‘re living in. The Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth–State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) have funded $220,000 to educate, equip and empower the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse across the North East. After the 2009 bushfires there were many recommendations to change the way emergency service organisations communicated incidents to people to reduce the risk of injury or death. Events like this also highlighted the shortfalls when it comes to support for minority groups in times of disaster. Gender and disaster work after these fires by Women‘s Health Goulburn North East revealed the shortfalls in support for families after such events. This included women being left out of decision making before, during, and after disaster or crisis and a rise in family violence during these times. It‘s important that this new funding package explores how the government can assist CALD people beyond just the emergency event to extend this support right through recovery post–trauma, if necessary.

AUSTRALIA Day was a fantastic show of community spirit in the Ovens Valley. Australians born here and those born abroad, sausage sizzles, Australian flags waving in the breeze - how proud we all can be. However, the epitome of the Australian spirit to me was on show last Saturday in Whitfield. I attended a memorial service alongside Deputy Mayor Harry Bussell, to acknowledge the great life that was Pam Deeker’s. Pam’s loss is a massive blow for the King Valley community and the King Valley FNC. A small but proactive community came out in numbers one could never believe. Pam Deeker was an absolute champion for her club even though she never kicked a goal or threw a netball in competition. To see the way the Whitfield community came out in absolute force was what Australia Day and the Australian spirit means to me. Looking out for each other, sacrifice for the community, and respecting what others do. For this community to acknowledge her love and commitment to the club, and to see that love reciprocated by the community is what Australia Day is all about. Every community has a Pam Deeker, but it was a proud day to see the Whitfield community send off a passionate community member in such high numbers and respect. Thank you, Pam, for your commitment. Well done King Valley for your show of respect and to the whole Whitfield community who got around and supported our very own local gem. Vale Pam Deeker. Tim McCurdy, Nationals MP for Ovens valley

No need for another Voice to parliament JOHN van Reit in his letter (Chronicle 27/1) seems to believe that Federal politicians are not able to represent all the people in their electorates equally.

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ACROSS 3 Continent 7 Rectify 9 Meal course 12 Needy 14 Booze 16 Pushed out 17 Old cloth measure 18 Appear to be 19 Bellow 21 Staggers 23 Supporting posts 25 Male sheep 26 Restraint 29 Step’s upright portion 32 Puts to a purpose 33 Ballot choice 34 Barrier 36 Postures 37 Steal cattle 39 Manufactured 40 Region 41 Time in grammar 42 Pounding implement

In the standard version of the board game, Cranium, which category of card is blue? (a) Creative Cat (b) Data Head (c) Star Performer (d) Word Worm

Ovens Valley displays Australian spirit

“A small man can be just as exhausted as a great man” is a quote from which famous play? (a) Death of a Salesman (b) A Streetcar Named Desire (c) Waiting for Godot (d) Private Lives

What is the name of Willie Nelson’s legendary guitar? (a) Susie (b) Dolly (c) Pancho (d) Trigger

Which King of England was also known as Richard the Lionheart? (a) Richard I (b) Richard II (c) Richard III (d) All of the above

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The Tarxien Temples are a popular tourist attraction in which country? (a) Egypt (c) Malta (b) Turkey (d) Greece

Daria Saville is best known for her involvement in which sport? (a) Tennis (b) Netball (c) Cricket (d) Swimming

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Which country won the 202122 SailGP championship? (a) Japan (c) Australia (b) Great Britain (d) United States

Who provided the voice for Dory in the 2003 movie, Finding Nemo? (a) Renée Zellweger (b) Allison Janney (c) Nicole Kidman (d) Ellen DeGeneres

1 (d) Clive James 2 (c) Santo Domingo 3 (c) Australia 4 (d) Ellen DeGeneres 5 (c) Malta 6 (a) Creative Cat 7 (a) Tennis 8 (a) Death of a Salesman 9 (d) Trigger 10 (a) Richard I

What is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic? (a) Havana (b) Port-au-Prince (c) Santo Domingo (d) Kingston

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Who released a collection of three autobiographies under the title, Always Unreliable? (a) Germaine Greer (b) Paul Hogan (c) Rebel Wilson (d) Clive James

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Should duck shooting be banned in Victoria?

ROUND EM UP: Similar scenes to the feature cattle sales in January will be expected this morning at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange for the Blue Ribbon Weaner Sales as 4500 head of steers will be going under auction, preceding 3000 heifers for auction on Friday in one of the biggest sales of the year in the region. Both markets commence at 10.30am. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann It is an offensive comment to our local member Helen Haines and every member of Federal Parliament. Does John believe that Indigenous Australians have some inherent trait that defines them and makes it impossible for their interests and aspirations to be fully represented by their non-Indigenous fellow citizens? I hope not. John then goes on to say he supports the Federal Government’s proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum question, which gives a second vote to a distinct group of Australians solely based on their genetic heredity. This is clearly divisive and has no place in the Australian Constitution, where all citizens are to be politically, treated equally. The refusal of the Prime Minister to provide funding or tax deductibility to those people who want to promote the No case shows the PM has very little faith that his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Voice Referendum question will stand up to close scrutiny and he is wanting the question to be passed on feel good emotions, rather than honest debate. For these reasons I believe the only response is to vote no, to the Federal Government’s proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum question. John Moore, Wangaratta

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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS

Quiet achievers recognised

RECOGNISED: Whorouly’s local achiever award winners, Jacob McAuliffe and Marion Walker, with Rural City of Wangaratta councillor Jack Herry.

ACKNOWLEDGING quiet achievements was the focus of this year’s Australia Day breakfast at Whorouly. About 100 people turned out in brilliant sunshine on Thursday to enjoy the traditional barbecue breakfast, hear about what has been achieved locally over the past 12 months and what is planned for the future, and to witness the presentation of Whorouly’s local achiever awards. Long-time Whorouly resident Eric Barton was given the honour of raising the Australian flag. Cr Jack Herry, representing the Rural City of Wangaratta, then presented the local achiever awards. Marion Walker, who is described as a selfless and tireless volunteer in the com-

AUSTRALIA DAY WHOROULY munity who does big things while insisting on keeping a low profile, received the Whorouly Local Achiever Award. Marion is an active member of the Whorouly CWA, supports community members who are in need or unwell by providing transport services and meal deliveries, and is a regular volunteer for the local senior citizens group. She is involved in the local Anglican church and can often be seen doing maintenance jobs at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve, while also being - along with her

dog Toby - an unofficial welcome party to campers who visit the reserve. As her nomination stated: “Marion is an unsung hero, and a most deserving candidate for a Local Achiever Award”. Junior local achiever award was presented to Jacob McAuliffe, who completed grade six at Whorouly Primary School in 2022. At the school, Jacob demonstrated outstanding leadership skills as a bus captain, junior council leader, and in supporting his prep buddy. He also led the school Anzac Day and Remembrance Day commemorations as part of the grade six team and held other responsibilities at the school as a grade six leader.

As his nomination stated: “Jacob is an example of someone who has achieved success through a willingness to persist, even when school isn’t his favourite place to be”. Other community achievements highlighted at the Australia Day breakfast included the revision of the strategy and vision document for the Whorouly Recreation Reserve, the creation of a community group bringing together the various clubs and organisations in Whorouly, and the fruition of the long-anticipated memorial wall project. As for the future, a major focus for Whorouly is the upgrade of the netball courts, and hopefully the modernisation of the public toilets.

Cemetery trust wins Eldorado Local Achiever award ELDORADO Cemetery Trust was the recipient of this year’s Eldorado Local Achiever Award. Approximately 115 people attended the Australia Day festivities with many commenting on the wonderful meal suppled. The children loved the Gold Nugget Hunt and instead of swapping them for the bag of lollies most of the children went home with their gold nuggets as well. Again the Veteran Vintage & Classic Vehicle Club of Wangaratta display of vehicles was very well received. Members of the Bendigo Prospectors Club who were camping nearby for the weekend also attended. Cr Harvey Benton was pleased to present the Eldorado Local Achiever Award to the trust which was accepted by Tammy Bowman, Neil Deveson and Anthony Carey. A little background historyThe earliest known burial at the Eldorado Cemetery was in 1854. In 1900, a fire destroyed all papers of the cemetery records. There are many marked and unmarked graves of the

AUSTRALIA DAY ELDORADO town’s early pioneers in the cemetery. In 1958 the grave sites were surveyed and the blueprints of that were received by the trust. Information continued to be gathered about the grave sites, by talking to relatives and visitors on Sunday afternoons at the cemetery. The Eldorado Cemetery grounds are maintained by the Cemetery Trust volunteers with regular working bees and before a funeral usually a tidy up. The trust has to work within Department of Health regulations, protocols and requirements. There is paperwork and courses to be done and the cemetery map is regularly updated. The cemetery trust also source grants for maintenance. Last year a 3D ground penetrating radar survey has taken place to clarify more precisely where graves are.

A SHINING EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Cr Harvey Benton (2nd from right) with Eldorado Cemetery Trust members Neil Deveson, Tammy Bowman, and Anthony Carey. The Eldorado community is fortunate to have such a well looked after cemetery with many thanks to the hardworking dedicated Eldorado Cemetery Trust volunteers. The Eldorado Cemetery Trust volunteers are quiet achievers and an outstanding example of what volunteer contribution can do for the greater good of the local community.

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Hamilton Park community at home among the gum trees AUSTRALIA DAY HAMILTON PARK THE community of Hamilton Park gathered among the gum trees to celebrate Australia Day, starting with a breakfast prepared by a team of cooks and helpers. This was followed by Rural City of Wangaratta councillor Irene Grant presenting three local achievers with certificates to celebrate their tireless work in producing a 50th anniversary book about Hamilton Park. The recipients, Doreen Wheeler, Margaret Butt and Roz Janas, spent untold hours researching, editing and finally printing a record of the community since its beginning in 1972. At times, they had felt the project would never reach completion, with COVID-19 restrictions causing many delays to the collection of stories from past residents, but as restrictions eased, morning teas and chats were back on the agenda, and in early 2022, the book was a reality - just in time for its launch at a celebration in May.

FOR ALL AGES: Els Pendavingh with Juliet and Maddie Atkin with Pippa at the Australia Day celebration. Without the trio’s untiring efforts, much of this history would have been lost, which certainly qualifies them as Hamilton Park Local Achievers for 2023. Following the announcement, it was time for residents to tackle the popular Australian-themed quiz. Ruth Pendavingh played guitar and led the singing

of the national anthem, and Ian Dickson gave the gathering a rendition of the poem ‘Womba Ball’ by Bob Magor, to the enjoyment of all. As the event wound up, there was a great feeling of community and all that it brings, and an acknowledgement of the hard work put in by volunteers.

LOCAL ACHIEVERS: Hamilton Park recognised Doreen Wheeler, Roz Janas and Margaret Butt for their work in compiling a 50th anniversary book about the community.

Tarra community turns out for national day

TARRAWINGEE CELEBRATES: Pictured are (from left) John Bennett, Peter Nolan, Cr Dave Fuller, Kelvin Shepard, Trevor Bennett, Charlotte Byrne, Russell Coade and Graeme Norman.

AUSTRALIA DAY TARRAWINGEE

ABOVE AND BEYOND: Tarrawingee CFA Captain David Gilbert received a Local Achiever Award.

THE Tarrawingee community once again had the opportunity to come together today with an early morning breakfast of eggs and bacon, sausages and toast, tea, coffee and juice all prepared by our wonderful volunteers. We welcomed more than 80 new and long time residents of Tarrawingee, providing an opportunity for great conversation and a time to catch up with family and friends. Two Local Achiever Awards were presented this year by Rural City of Wangaratta Councillor Dave Fuller and Tarrawingee Community Group

chairperson, Allan Hooper. David Gilbert accepted an award for his tireless work as captain and passionate member of our local CFA. The Tarrawingee Cemetery Trust award was accepted by long time members Graeme Norman and Trevor Bennett. Graeme and Trevor provided the audience with an informative review of the work of the trust which has been in existence since 1861. A huge thank you to the community of Tarrawingee for attending and to our volunteers who always turn up and put in 100 per cent.

Cooked brekky kicked off celebrations BOWMANS Murmungee residents celebrated Australia Day with a cooked breakfast at the historic Murmungee hall. This was followed by the raising of the flag, an acknowledgement to country and the National Anthem. Councillor Jack Herry then addressed the crowd of approximately 60 people. There was no Local Achiever nomination this year. The community thanked Ken and Cecily Fletcher for providing the music and sound system.

AUSTRALIA DAY MURMUNGEE BUSH BREAKFAST: Maureen Boyd, Des McIntosh, Mary and David Ferguson enjoying the breakfast of bacon and eggs.

COMMUNITY PROUD: Councillor Jack Herry with Cecily Fletcher, Ken Fletcher and Murmungee Hall president Maureen Rae.

HAPPY TO HELP: Chefs Jane and John Witherow with David (Pud) Witherow and Liz Hawker.

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Know the COLOURS TAKE THE ACTIONS TO SURVIVE

Across Australia, the Fire Danger Rating system has changed. Using real-time scientific data, it now gives you a more accurate rating of the risk level if a fire was to start in your area. Each colour represents the actions you need to take to stay safe. If it’s orange, the fire risk is Extreme, so you need to take action now and be ready to go. The safest option is to leave early.

Plan. Act. Survive. For more information on the new simpler and smarter Fire Danger Ratings, search Fire Danger Ratings. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Record year for solar hot water THE number of Victorians who claimed the $1000 rebate to replace their hot water systems with solar hot water or energy efficient heat pump systems almost quadrupled in 2022. The State Government’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program helps Victorians save on their energy bills by replacing ageing household water heaters with solarpowered hot water or an energy efficient heat pump. Hot water is the second

largest consumer of household energy, switching to solar or a heat pump could save households up to $400 a year on their electricity bills. Last year the Solar Homes Program expanded its eligibility to enable homes to access both solar panel and hot water rebates - households with both could save up to $1500 on their annual energy bill. Demand for rooftop solar panel rebates also surged at the end of the year, with

while three in four customers who installed solar said they saved more, or as much as they anticipated. About 57 per cent of rebates went to households with a combined household income of less than $100,000. The Solar Homes program has cut Victoria’s carbon emissions by 1.7 million tonnes helping us move towards electrification and meet our emissions reduction target of 75-80 per cent

more than 5000 applications in November - a 30 per cent rise on the previous month. Eligible households can access a $1400 rebate to install solar panels, a further $1400 interest free loan, and a further rebate of up to $1000 to replace their hot water system, cutting $3800 from upfront installation costs. Solar Victoria’s customer survey showed an 84 per cent satisfaction rate with the Solar Homes Program,

by 2035, and net zero emissions by 2045. The Solar Homes Program will also support 5500 clean energy jobs. Victorians will have access to another round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus before this winter which will also help bring down household power bills. For more information, including eligibility criteria, and to apply, visit solar.vic. gov.au Minister for Energy and

Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said the program was just one of the ways the government was putting the power back in the hands of Victorians to help them save money and reduce emissions. “Solar Homes is helping pave the way towards home electrification in line with our nation-leading Gas Substitution Roadmap and deliver jobs in the growing clean energy industry,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

It’s always good to have a buddy at school Wednesday, January 30, 2013 By KYLIE WILSON PREP student Eliza Harding will not be short of support and friendship as she begins her schooling today at Our Lady’s Primary School. Eliza, one of the current crop of 14 Our Lady’s Primary School prep students, will have plenty of guidance in the form of big sister Lily, who is in grade four, and her grade six “buddy”, Jorja Reidy. Eliza said she was most looking forward to “playing on the playground” at school, while her mother

Shannon Harding said Eliza had been talking non-stop about starting school and “loved getting her new shoes”. She said Lily was also looking forward to showing her little sister around. Jorja is the last in a long line of Reidys to be associated with the school. Her grandmother Pat was

a long term teacher, and principal at the school, while her father Michael and his brothers Francis and Stephen, and her own siblings Jacob and Taylah have all attended the school. Jorja said she was looking forward to being able to guide Eliza in her first months, as the buddy system also helped her when she first started at the school. “It made it less scary,” Jorja said. Eliza will be joined at the school in a few years by youngest brother Zeke, who is almost two years old.

HELPING HAND: Grade six student Jorja Reidy shows prep Eliza Harding around Our Lady’s Primary School, which starts its 2013 year today. PHOTO: Simon Groves

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St Patrick’s Primary School

St Pat’s welcomes new school year THERE THE TH ERE was plenty of excitement, nerves and some tears at primary schools across the state on Monday morning as the new school year brought in new foundation students for their first day. At St Patrick’s Primary School foundation classes were split with Grace

Blox, Patterson and Lisa Blox new students and parents alike tried to settle into their new stage of life. Morning tea was also supplied at the school grounds to welcome new and old parents back to school drop-offs and to build on connections as a school community.

St Patrick’s Primary School

BIG FIRST DAY: First day teachers Tom Boyd and Isabella Carnovale welcomed two of St Patrick’s Primary School’s newest foundation students, Jack Hernan and Olivia Davern, on their first day as students.

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Carraragarmungee Primary School

SETTLING IN: Melissa Vanvareda, Levi Hall, Ella Kennedy, Gary Lingham and Florence Lingham had a fun introduction to school at the toy box at St Patrick’s Primary School.

WELCOME BACK: Students Hamish Brauman, Jack Seymour and Jack Webbers are among those basking in the glory of being back at Carraragarmungee Primary School, where they received a warm welcome from therapy dog, Jean.

Appin Park Primary School

If something is incandescent it is glowing, but there’s something special about what’s causing it. So what makes an incandescent object glow?

COLOURFUL ADDITION: Harry Knox and Hailee Marjanovic were among the Appin Park Primary School students making the most of their newlycompleted sports court, as their 2023 school year kicked off on Tuesday. The court, located at the rear of existing buildings at the school, is part of the first stage of works on a masterplan aimed at maximising space on the Appin Park campus and the adjoining Wangaratta District Specialist School site.

How heavy is the average adult human brain? Is it a) about 500 grams, b) one to two kilograms, c) two to three kilograms or d) about five kilograms.

Wangaratta Primary School

How many types of photoreceptor cells are there in the human eye?

ON TARGET: Late last year, Jackson Ingleton was among the year 3/4 students from Wangaratta Primary School enjoying all the fun activities on offer at High Country Camp, including archery. While it was a great way to send off 2022, Jackson now has his sights set firmly on 2023.

Which of the following does the Camellia sinensis plant give us: white tea, black tea or green tea?

Quiz answers: 1. Incandescence is a glow caused by heat, such as the glow of lava, red-hot steel or the elements in your toaster. 2. b) On average, an adult brain weighs just under one and a half kilograms. 3. There are three main types of light sensitive cells in our eyes. Cones respond to different colours, rods detect the intensity of light and photosensitive ganglion cells play a role in synchronising our body rhythms to the 24-hour dark/light cycle. 4. Black, green and white teas all come from the same plant. The difference in tea comes from what level of oxidisation is obtained through processing. 5. From longest pregnancy to shortest: African elephant (22 months), blue whale (11 months), chimpanzee (8 months), mouse (20 days), brushtail possum (16 days).

AS students head back into the classroom this week we look forward to celebrating their achievements in the News from our Schools and Kinders page each Wednesday. Any school or education provider who would like to take part is encouraged to send their high resolution photos and stories of up to 150 words to the Wangaratta Chronicle. To find out more, contact Anita at amcpherson@nemedia.com.au with all submissions welcome for the 2023 school year.

BIG DAY: Lisa, Cameron, Lucy and Hayden Kennedy were excited to be there for sister and daughter Ella’s first day of school at St Patrick’s Primary School. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann

Rank the following in terms of longest to shortest pregnancy: brushtail possum, African elephant, blue whale, chimpanzee,, mouse. ouse.

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WHAT’S ON

Show us your car tonight at Tarra’ THE North Eastern Car Club’s popular ‘Show Us Your Car’ night will return to the Tarrawingee Recreation Reserve tonight. All types of vehicles are invited to participate, from classic cars, competition cars, muscle cars, sports cars, street rods, vintage cars and motorcycles. It starts at 5.30pm at the club’s grounds in Tarrawingee, entry is $5 per vehicle displayed (or gold coin donation for spectators) with refreshments available to purchase.

Wangaratta Performing Arts season launch THE Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre will hold its 2023 season launch on Tuesday, February 7 at 5pm for a 5.30pm start. The community is invited to hear about this year’s line-up of entertainment and events, with show snippets, refreshments and the opportunity to be the very first to receive its 2023 brochure. Official proceedings commence at 5.30pm in the Alpine MDF Theatre with complimentary drinks and canapes served in the foyer afterwards and the chance to meet the team (no RSVP required).

yourstars ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you’re due for all the effort you put in to get a project off the ground. A new challenge emerges in a few weeks.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) You’re charging full steam ahead on the job -- and that’s ﬁne. But take time to bask in the excitement of a new year, and be grateful for all you accomplished during this one.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) A former detractor resists joining your ranks just yet. Give them time to learn more about what you’re doing. Meanwhile, devote more time to friends and family.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to be goaded into a tiff by someone who might be looking for a ﬁght. Remain cool as you make your exit. Be assured that others will rally to your support.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Kudos on getting the well-deserved Lion’s share of the rewards for a job well-done. Now you can take a breather from your workaday duties and spend time with your family.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

You enjoy a quick spurt of renewed energy just in time to meet that upcoming deadline. A potentially romantic situation looms. How it develops will be up to you.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Watch out for distractions that could cause delays and leave you running twice as fast to ﬁnish your work. Then go ahead and have fun. You deserve it.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) You might prefer to work on current tasks on your own. But be open to a potentially useful suggestion from someone who admires you and wants to help.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Avoid rushing full gallop into that volunteer project without knowing what’s expected of you. Take things a step at a time as you begin to ﬁnd your way.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Good news: You should begin to feel more comfortable expressing your emotions. This will go a long way in helping you with that personal situation.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) An old friend gives confusing signals. Best advice: Don’t assume that things will necessarily work themselves out. Ask questions and demand straight answers.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new relationship needs time to develop. Be careful not to let your emotions ﬂood your natural sense of caution. Meanwhile, check out that new job offer.

CLASSICAL DANCE: Victorian State Ballet’s production of Cinderella brings the classic fairy tale to life.

Victorian State Ballet brings Cinderella to Wangaratta stage A CLASSICAL ballet production of the traditional fairy tale Cinderella will come to life at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre in August. Presented by the Victorian State Ballet, one of the world’s most loved stories is retold through superb classical ballet technique and mesmerizing choreography which honour the classic tale.

Cinderella features a superb cast of leading classical ballet artists performing choreography rich with virtue, sensibility and grace, matching the hauntingly beautiful traditional musical score by Sergei Prokofiev. Portraying life in a stepfamily and moving from rags to riches, Cinderella reminds us of the power of kindness and forgiveness over hate and revenge.

A beautiful story of the ultimate choice of allowing our enemies to bring out the best in us, is a strong clear theme, beautifully portrayed throughout the ballet. Victorian State Ballet’s Cinderella endeavours to immerse the audience amidst the classic story in an experience that is exhilarating, impacting and visually inspiring. There are dynamic solos and

pas de deux from the stunning leading couple and captivating dance sequences from the corps de ballet. Combined with beautiful costumes in a creative setting, it contributes to a dreamy spectacle for audiences who enjoy classical dance at its finest. Cinderella will be performed on Saturday, August 26 at 7.30pm and tickets are available now at www.wpacc.com.au.

Steinway on Stage with Emma Rayner

Mr Stink comes to Wangaratta

Creedence revival concert

MUSICIAN Emma Rayner will open this year’s Steinway on Stage series this month, a series of intimate twilight concerts with the audience gathered around Wangaratta’s magnificent Steinway Grand Piano. Emma has been seen on the stage at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre playing cello but she is also an accomplished pianist and will play a program of classical music including favourite works by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and Schubert. She will also be joined by local pianist Tim Wong to play a favourite piece for cello and piano, The Swan, from The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens. The performance will take place on Wednesday, February 22 at 6pm and tickets are available at www.wpacc. com.au.

A THEATRE show based on the award-winning book Mr Stink by David Walliams, will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Thursday, March 30. It tells the story of Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, who makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp, and decides to hide him in the garden shed when he needs a place to stay. The book comes to life on stage and is designed to suit children aged six to 12 and their adults, with shows at 10am and 6pm (school bookings available) and tickets available now at www. wpacc.com.au.

JOIN Creedence Clearwater Collective as they celebrate the life and music of one of the world’s most iconic bands - Creedence Clearwater Revival - at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, March 31. The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a six piece band - with a guest saxophonist and a vocalist that emulates John Fogerty’s distinct vocals - to capture the unique CCR sound of the late sixties and early seventies. Hear all the hits including I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Fortunate Son and Bad Moon Rising, with tickets at www.wpacc.com.au.

Diesel to perform in Wangaratta AUSTRALIAN singer songwriter Diesel will showcase the Blues and his greatest hits during a performance at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday, March 4. Following the release of his solo blues album “Alone With Blues” Diesel will perform an intimate two-set solo concert performance with a brief intermission, designed especially for theatres. Tickets are available now at www.wpacc.com. au.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas

Family and community celebrated on Australia Day BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

ON a beautiful summer’s morning, the local community gathered under the shady trees at the Moyhu Lions Park for their annual Australia Day breakfast last week. About 70 people attended the event, where Rural City of Wangaratta Cr Harry Bussell presented awards to local achievers including Louise Baker, the Moyhu Youth Club (represented by Sophie Enders) which celebrated 70 years in November, and students from King Valley schools. Local achiever Louise Baker was recognised for more than 50 years of volunteer work in the Moyhu community, including her involvement with the Moyhu Tennis Club (serving as president for many years) and seeing the club’s courts upgraded and a clubhouse established. Louise was also involved in establishing the Moyhu Primary School fair, which became famous for her quality jams, cakes, sauces, relishes and produce. She worked in the Northeast Health Wangaratta cafeteria and after leaving, continued to support Friends of the Hospital making dozens of Christmas cakes and goodies for their cake stalls. In recent years Louise joined the Moyhu Lions Club and the club says her delicious products can still be bought at its monthly markets, where they sell out “faster than a speeding bullet.” She also helps students at Edi Primary School with their cooking and fundraising. Behind the scenes over all those years, Louise cared for five children, her parents in their twilight years and an elderly neighbour, demonstrating a lifetime of commitment to the needs of others. Young achievers receiving certificates on Australia Day included WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host an in-house movie, ‘Odd Bedfellows’, today from 1.30pm at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street. The club will also host indoor carpet bowls from 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday), cards (euchre) from 1.30pm on Friday, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 12 noon, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all at its clubrooms in Tara Court or in St Patrick’s supper room. Breakfast will be held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Friday, February 3 from 8.30am. WANGARATTA Newcomers will hold their next gathering on Thursday, February 2 from 2pm to 3.30pm at Intermezzo Café. Join the group for a cuppa, a chat and to meet some new people. For more information, phone Susan on 0412 497 183 or Ann on 0435 275 864. WANGARATTA Garden Club will hold its first meeting for the year on Thursday, February 2 in the Seventh

Whitfield golf club fundraising drive THE Whitfield and District Golf Club will hold its annual membership drive and social event at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve on Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. The annual membership fee of $50 includes a ticket in the fun and festive community day, with the chance to win up to $3000, plus a chicken and salad lunch with local wines, beer and soft drinks. To secure a membership and entry into the big draw, call Greg Rosser on 0418 364 828.

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Rural City of Wangaratta Cr Harry Bussell (centre, back) was pleased to present awards to Louise Baker (back left), Sophie Enders and the Moyhu Youth Club (back right), along with (front, from left) young achievers Lanie Evans and Abigail Hogan.

TOP EFFORT: Moyhu’s Louise Baker (with Cr Harry Bussell) was recognised for service to the community over more than 50 years, including through the local tennis club and with her renowned cooking skills.

THE Targa High Country 2023 car rally will be held from February 10 to 12, with competitors stopping for lunch at Pizzini Wines in Whitfield during the second leg on Saturday, February 11. With up to 100 cars taking part, road closures are expected along the Mansfield-Whitfield Road and on the King Valley Road in Whitfield on Saturday, February 11, with times to be advised.

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LOCAL TURNOUT: Dozens of people gathered in the Moyhu Lions Park for the annual Australia Day breakfast and presentation. Moyhu Primary School’s Lanie Evans and Myrrhee School’s Abigail Hogan, with fellow Myrrhee student Michael Flanagan also receiving an award (but not there on the day). Moyhu resident Neil Jarrott was busy flying the flag for the community at the Rural City of Wangaratta event in the King George V Gardens on Australia Day, picking up Citizen of the Year in recognition of his outstanding volunteer service to the community. Day Adventist Church Hall in Phillipson Street, Wangaratta. The meeting will start at 1.30pm, there will be a trading table, and a mini-show, so members are urged to remember their flowers. All welcome. SATURDAY Quilters resume gathering on Saturday, February 4 at the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, off the river end of College Street, starting at 10am and finishing around 3pm. For more information, phone Colleen on 0427 221 138. WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis will resume play on Monday, February 6 from 7am to 9am (while the weather is hot), and looks forward to welcoming current and new members. The group plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. WANGARATTA Cake Decorators

The long-time Moyhu Lions Club member, who is also involved in the Moyhu Action Group, is currently overseeing a major upgrade of the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall and has played pivotal roles in a number of major events and initiatives benefitting the rural community over many years. Later in the day in the King Valley, local people and visitors gathered at the Cheshunt Hall for their traditional Australia Day barbecue

SOCIAL CALENDAR are recommencing for 2023. The group meets every third Saturday of the month at the Baptist Church in Sisely Avenue from 12.30pm. The next meeting is on February 18, with Stella Abraham from Melbourne showing members how to make a pink ice protea. Everyone welcome, cost for the day is $15. Phone Jeanie on 0439 087 630 for more information. WANGARATTA Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at the North Eastern Hotel in Spearing Street from 7pm to 8pm. Members and prospective members are welcome to come along earlier, at 6pm, for dinner prior to the meeting. Partners most welcome. For more information, phone Bill on 0408 552 768, Neil on 0427 214 856 or Frank on 0448 313 506.

supper, welcoming councillors Dave Fuller and Ashlee Fitzpatrick from the Rural City of Wangaratta. Around 85 people enjoyed a barbecue and spread of salads, followed by traditional Aussie sweets including yummy pavlova and Tim Tams. Hall president Lyn Lewis said a highlight of the night was the drawing of the lucky door prize, the winner taking home two quirky native animal garden ornaments.

The King River and District Fishing Club together with Moyhu Primary School will hold a community garage sale and celebration on Saturday, March 11. The event will include a car boot sale with family entertainment and a sausage sizzle at the school from 8am until 3pm, plus a town garage sale, with maps provided to guide shoppers to participating properties in the community. Those interested in taking part can register their details with Regina by emailing r_crama@ hotmail.com or with Wendy at the Moyhu General Store. The cost is $5 to have a house listed on the town map or $10 to have a site at the car boot sale, and all are encouraged to get involved to support the town.

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out. For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

WANGARATTA Woodworkers Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no-one is present). The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome. For more information, contact Bevan on 0437 196 118 or Les on 0412 250 674.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126. WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue.

OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta. New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. For more information, contact Helen on 0457 269278.

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Social media posts on behalf of owner Kelley Adamo noted the restaurant would be closed for an indeterminate amount of time. “Thank you so much for your kind messages - I’m simply overwhelmed by all the love and support. “We will be closed for the time being, we will update you as soon as possible. “Onwards and upwards, this phoenix is ready to rise from those ashes.”

Another post, expressing Ms Adamo’s shock following the fire, was flooded with well-wishes from community members. “Sorry to hear about the fire Kell. Hope everything progresses as quickly and easily as possible and you are up and running soon,” commenter Hayley Jackson said, while Kirby Snowdon posted “hope it’s a quick fix so we can all purchase your amazing food again X.”

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

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WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries. “I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that. “I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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Wangaratta share points in Ovens and Murray bowls A1: WANGARATTA travelled to Wodonga on Saturday and came away with a draw in what turned out to be an amazing result. The scores wound up as an exact mirror image of the round five clash between the two teams. Despite losing their rink (20-21), Ethan Fruend, Rhoanna Smith, Renee Hill and Greg Braden handed Wang the draw when they scored four shots on the last end of the game. Ian Brimblecombe, Laurie McDonald, Paul King and Leon Quartermain (20-16) and Maurie Braden, Jodie Fruend, Phil Davern and Greg McDonald (16-14) were the two rink wins for Wangaratta, while a spirited fightback by Trevor Selwood, Chris Randell, Brian Challman and Graeme Smith (1621) enabled the visitors to share the points. Final scores: Wang 9 pts 72 shots drew with Wodonga 9 pts 72 shots. Wangaratta play Rutherglen at home on Friday evening at 6.00pm. A3: Wangaratta went down narrowly to top side Howlong at Howlong on Saturday.

Wangaratta fell just 10 shots short of the ladder leaders in what was a much improved effort on last week’s loss to Wodonga. Tom Morrow, Steve English, Lorna Martinelli and Steve Bihun (27-7) had a big win and Gary Chambers, Peter Selwood, Terry Corrigan and Bob McCalman gained a point for a (19 all) draw. Brian Godfrey (12-19) and Gary Fenlon (7-30) were the two casualties. Final scores: Wang 3 pts 65 shots lost to Howlong 15 pts 75 shots. Milawa continued its run toward finals with a win over Beechworth at home on Saturday. Terry Hallinan, Harry May, Paul Tiffen and Norm Hallett (35-8) were huge winners for the home side, while Dave Allan, Colin Reid, Freddie Allan and Barry Walker also won comfortably (2314). Ron Welfare, Jane Osmotherly, John Blackwell and Bernard Neal (20-17) had a narrow win, while Marty Lane (18-20) just went down. Final scores: Milawa 16 pts 96 shots def Beechworth 2 pts 59 shots.

Next round Wangaratta play Tungamah away and Milawa are away to Wodonga. B1: Wangaratta secured another away win at Swanpool on Saturday, Ken Essenhigh, Lance Jenkin, John Knight and Joy Izard (23-12) and Keith Izard, Gayle King, Ralph Martinelli and Heather Coyle (22-20) were Wangaratta’s winning rinks, while Klaus Kazenwadel, Richie Allen, Neil Jensen and Fran Don went down by six (1218). Final scores: Wang 12 pts 57 shots def Swanpool 2 pts 50 shots. Moyhu had another away win, this time at Moira on Saturday. Charlie Thompson, Max Baker, Ian Mills and Bill Allen backed up last week’s big win with another impressive effort (25-9), while Ian Ritchie, Neil Magee, Howard White and Anthea Nockels were just as dominant with a (23-9) result. Stuart Brain, Joe Northey, Graham Batten and Neale Grimshaw (18-24) went down by six. Final scores: Moyhu 12 pts 66 shots def Moira 2 pts 42 shots.

Wangaratta are home to Moira next round and Moyhu will host St James. B3: Wangaratta travelled to Corowa Civic on Saturday and went down by the barest of margins. Chris Bell, Bruce Desmond, Howard Beard and Ric Chivers (25-17) and Ron McAuliffe, Malcolm Hargreaves, John Keen and Sue Singleton (29-12) both had strong rink wins for the visitors, Graeme Norman, Lyn Kahlefeldt, Ann Keen and Susan Bull (12-38) went down. Final scores: Wang 4 pts 66 shots lost to Corowa Civic 10 pts 67 shots. Wangaratta are away to Howlong next round. Mid-Week Pennant: A1: Wangaratta had another all rinks win, this week at Club Mulwala in round 11 of A1 mid-week. Ian Brimblecombe, Laurie and Barb McDonald, and Paul King (24-11) and Trevor Selwood, Greg McDonald, Graeme Smith and Steve Bihun (29-11) both had comfortable wins, as did Maurie Braden, Chris Randell, Ron McAuliffe and Lorna Martinelli (27-11). Final scores: Wang 14 pts

80 shots def Club Mulwala 0 pt 33 shots. Wangaratta are home against Kiewa Valley next round. A3: Wangaratta had another very narrow home win, this week against Club Mulwala last round. Gary Fenlon, Bev Hogan, Peter Selwood and Sue Singleton (20-19) and Gary Chambers, Terry Corrigan, Gayle King and Cindy Hardy (28-12) were Wangaratta’s winning rinks. Lyn Kahlefeldt, Gary King, Graeme Norman and Susan Bull lost (10-23). Final scores: Wang 12 pts 58 shots def Club Mulwala 2 pts 55 shots. Wangaratta are away at Dederang next round. B1: Wareena Park had a narrow loss at Yarrawonga the last round. Alice Dobson’s rink (2811) were big winners for Wareena, while losses to Water Brett (17-24) and Neil Reid (16-31) saw the margin at just five shots for the home side. Final scores: Wareena Park 2 pts 61 shots lost to Yarrawonga 12 pts 66 shots. Milawa had a good win at home against Moyhu in the

last round. Bernard Neal, Norm Hallett, Paul Tiffen and Maureen Walker (27-18) had a win over Charlie Thompson’s rink and Noel Nugent, Ron Welfare, Roger Dadd and Lynn Allan (29-14) won over Stuart Brain’s rink. Joe Northey, Lynette Northey David Waring and Louise Baker had a win for Moyhu (21-16) over Jane Osmotherly’s rink. Final scores: Milawa 12 pts 72 def Moyhu 2 pts 53 shots. Round 12 sees Moyhu host Swanpool, Milawa away to Corowa RSL and Wareena Park away to Myrtleford. Club Championships: The Wangaratta Bowls Club’s Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals will be played this afternoon. The men’s final will commence at 3:30pm with Gary Chambers taking on last year’s winner Ethan Fruend. The women’s final will commence at 5pm with defending champion Jodie Fruend up against Lorna Martinelli. Anyone wishing to see some high class bowling are more than welcome to attend the Park Lane greens.

Hough, Thompson salute in annual tournament By WILLSON MACK

 REACH: Gabrielle Gelderbloem played in the ladies open doubles. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling  TOP TENNIS: Nick Vicary (pictured) fell to Matthew Peart in the open men’s singles semi-final.  Riley Walker controls a backhand.

TRARALGON’S David Hough stunned the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club’s Australia Day Tournament favourite Matthew Peart to take out the men’s open singles final. The third seed beat the two-time tournament champion 7-6 6-3 in a threehour affair in the rain to run away with the $1200 winner’s cheque. In the women’s open singles, it was number one seed Belle Thompson who defeated 16-year-old Isabella Crossman 6-2 7-5 in the final. Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club president Barry Sullivan was stoked with the event. “It was the best weekend,” Sullivan said, “We managed to finish all matches despite the rain and the event was run really well. “We had the mayor, councillors and Helen Haines there at different stages and they couldn’t believe how good it was. “Everyone’s booked for next year as well which was great to see.” The men’s final was played in the rain on the wet grass courts which would usually cause a stop of play, however, Hough and Peart were determined to battle on. “We tried to get the boys off the court but they just wanted to keep playing,” Sullivan said. “The courts were soaked but they played on and it was a really entertaining final.” Mike Lairson’s famous American barbeque was also a hit on Saturday night. “We sold 180 servings of ribs in 45 minutes so I think everyone loved them.”

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FIRST HOME: Ruby Crisp was victorious in the women’s 300m final.

TIGHT: Matt Rizzo (red) just pipped Jack Newman (blue) in the men’s 120m gift final.

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GREAT WIN: Lucy Zotti took out the women’s 120 gift final.

Carnival a success: Lewis WANGARATTA Sports Carnival organiser Troy Lewis hailed Saturday’s 102nd edition a success. Although the junior events were cancelled due to the heat, wood chopping and senior running events still went ahead with the men’s and women’s gift winners crowned. Matthew Rizzo was victorious in the men’s feature race by the barest of margins, while Lucy Zotti stormed home to victory in the women’s. “It was obviously disappointing to lose the Little Aths events but the right call was made because it was a really warm day,” Lewis said. “Considering we had a 24 hour turnaround altering the night schedule it ran really smoothly and our crowd numbers were on par with last year as well. “To top it all off the races were unbelievable - especially the men’s final. “The men’s final is what handicap racing is all about, you want photo finishes because it only adds to the excitement.”

RUNNING EVENTS:

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There were plenty of solid local results with Taya McPhan featuring in every final of her entered events. “Taya McPhan did a really good job and even though Bella Pasquali finished fourth in the 300m it was still an entertaining run to watch,” Lewis said. “And then you’ve got another Boulton come along in Isabella who won the u14 200m event which was great to see.” Lewis was stoked with the condition of the track as well. “The track was looking the best it ever has I think,” he said. “That’s a credit to the volunteers and also the council, it looked stunning under the lights. “We really appreciate the council’s support, it’s vital to the longevity of the event.”

Men’s Optus Wangaratta Gift

Women’s Rural City of Wangaratta Gift

1. Matthew Rizzo (Red, 3.25m). 2. Jack Newman (Blue, 8m) 3. Jack Lacey (Yellow, 8.25m). (Paul Hughes semi finalist).

1. Lucy Zotti (Pink 13.75m). 2. Keely Henderson (Yellow, 10.25m). 3. Jennifer King (Green, 10.25m). (Gabby Boulton, Taya McPhan semi finalist).

RJ Sanderson & Associates 70m 1. Peter Biggs (Grey, 13.75m). 2. Mitchell Palmer (Black, 9m). 3. Daniel White-Alikakos (Yellow, 5m). APER Women’s 300m 1. Ruby Crisp (Orange, 30m). 2. Zoe Glassborow (Pink, 25m) 3. Liv Ryan (White, 10m). (Bella Pasquali 5th, 4m, Gabby Boulton 9th, 16m, Taya McPhan 8th, 20m all featured in the final). Ken Eales Memorial Open 400m 1. Alex Jones (Green, 37m). 2. Jack Colgrave (Blue, 30m). 3. Lachlan Milligan (Pink, 38m). Austview Sashless Window’s Open 800m 1. Les Williams (Pink-White, 184m). 2. Declan Gould (Red-White, 122m). 3. Cooper Lubeck (Yellow, 52m).

Raison Glass Open 1600m 1. Dominic Bruno (Blue, 120m). 2. Cooper Lubeck (Pink, 140m). 3. Joshua Salt (Red-White, 185m). U18 70m 1. Jared Glover (Blue, 4.25m). 2. Jack Ramsay (White, 3m). 3. Jarvis Cartledge (Green, 8m). (Taya McPhan 4th, 12.25m). U14 120m 1. Isabella Boulton (Pink, 18m). 2. James Moore (Grey, 26.5m). 3. Harry McDonough (Red, 3m). (Will Boulton 5th, 23m, Sibel Primerano 6th, 14m, Amy Johnston 7th, 10m). Restricted 120m 1. Jack Odea (Yellow, 11.25m). 2. Matthew Warren (Blue, 9.75m). 3. Taya McPhan (Grey, 25m).

U18 400m 1. Montana Kerr (Yellow-White, 85m). 2. Jack Odea (Black, 32m). 3. Declan Gould (Grey, 53m). (Angus Aggenbach 5th, 30m, Declan O’Sullivan 10th, 20m). Masters 120m 1. Todd Ireland (Green, 15.75m). 2. Peter Biggs (Pink, 17.75m). 3. Mitchell Palmer (White, 6.5m). (Paul Hughes 4th, 12m). Les Williams 800m Masters 1. Sue Anderson (208m). 2. Gary Blake (250m). 3. Adrian Bender (White, 56m). 300m Masters 1. Richard Wearmouth (Purple, 74m). 2. Kim McDonough (Grey, 58m). 3. Greg Denner (Orange, 59m).

WOODCHOPPING EVENTS:

CHOP: Eliza Harding in action during the wood chopping. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

SWING: Blake Meyer winds up. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

Event 1, Matt Byrne Memorial 300MM Standing Block 1. Josh Lane. 2. Dennis Williams jnr. 3. Ben Gigliotti. 4. Brad Meyer. Event 2, Nu Fruit 250MM Standing Block 1. Willy Hoyle. 2. Dan Cook. 3. Richard Piper. 4. James Saunders. Event 3, RandR Quality Homes 300MM Underhand 1. Willy Hoyle. 2. Rod Meyer. 3. Dale Hansford. 4. Brent Smith. Event 4, Ron Harding Memorial Victorian State Title 275MM Standing Block 1. Blake Meyer. 2. Ben Gigliotti. 3. Kyle Meyer. 4. Dennis Williams jnr. Event 5, Novice 275MM Underhand 1. Travis Riseley. 2. Bentley Saunders. 3. Lily Harding.

Event 6, Ladies 275MM Underhand 1. Jess Cox. 2. Lily Harding. 3. Shannon Harding. 4. Eliza Harding. Event 7, Margaret Harding Memorial Under 18 250MM Underhand 1. Travis Riseley. 2. Bentley Saunders. 3. Eliza Harding. Event 8, Under 12 Junior Underhand 1. Bentley Saunders 2. Hayden Riseley. 3. Zeke Harding. Event 9, 2 Man Standing Block/ Underhand Combination 1. Rod and Blake Meyer. 2. James Saunders and Simon Kirley. 3. Ben Gigliotti and Brent Smith. 4. Josh Lane and Dan Cook. Event 10, Double Handed Crosscut Sawing 1. Josh Lane and Mark Hansford. 2. Ben Gigliotti and Brent Smith. 3. Rod and Brad Meyer.

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Venues locked in for one-day grand finals By NATHAN DE VRIES SUNDAY’S A grade one-day decider between Rovers United Bruck and Wangaratta Magpies will be fought on the turf at the Wangaratta Showgrounds from 1pm. Two of the top teams throughout the one-day competition, the grand final will be a chance for both clubs to add some silverware to their trophy cabinets, and also settle a bit of history. RUB are the reigning A grade one-day premiers following last season’s grand final win over the Magpies with three overs to go.

WDCA president Justin Kelly said the match is sure to be a spectacle of top-tier cricket. “It should be good,” he said. “Both batting sides have found a bit of form in the last round - ‘Prav’ (Magpies’ Pranav Menon) got a hundred, (RUB’s) Matt Whitten got a hundred, there have been a couple of other fifties. “Maggies got over 200, RUB got well over 300 in their last batting innings.” Despite RUB finishing on top of the ladder and earning the right to host the grand final, the match

will be played on the Magpies’ deck over concerns the turf at WJ Findlay Oval may not be ready in time. “The top placed side gets to host the final, but Rovers’ wickets are not quite ready yet so they were happy to play over at the Showgrounds because you know you’re going to get a good wicket anyway,” Kelly said. “I’m not sure if they’re going to use the same wicket (from the Magpies’ Saturday game), that’s up to (pitch curator) Barry Grant and the Magpies, I suppose.” While talks were initially held

around having the match played under lights, a decision was made to keep to the regular 1pm start time, to allow for teams to celebrate or commiserate without putting their potential Monday work days in jeopardy. The A reserve grand final between Yarrawonga Mulwala and Rovers United Bruck will be held on Sunday from 1.30 at Stan Hargreaves Oval in Yarrawonga. Both matches will be streamed live via YouTube, and the A grade grand final will be broadcast on 101.3 OAK FM.

ON THE KNEE: Kade Sullivan gets to ground level in an attempt to work the ball through the off side.

WELL TIMED: Henry Scalzo guides the ball through the gully.

SAVAGE SHOT: Will Graham takes advantage of some width and slashes the ball past point.

SAVE THE LEGS: Jonty Priest belts one through the legside in the abandoned under 15 grand final on Sunday. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

Anticlimactic end to Junior Country Week SUNDAY’S Junior Country Week grand finals ended with a whimper for many Wangaratta representative teams, as wet weather claimed the deciders in all grades. Wangaratta sides were partway through their under 12 derby grand final, and under 14 and under 15 grand finals before the clouds opened and forced the matches to be abandoned.

Given there is no DuckworthLewis-Stern rule for Junior Country Week, and with games not reaching the minimum overs required for a result, the team which finished higher on the ladder was deemed the winner, with the under 12 Wangaratta Blue side the only WDCA squad to win. Junior cricket liaison Wayne Cooper said despite the lacklustre

finale, the representative season was a very strong one for the association. “Four teams made the finals and under 12 Blue got the win they dominated throughout the representative season without losing a match,” he said. “The other teams did well to make it to the finals and were unlucky because of the weather.

“We won all of our games except one against Murray Valley, we won the Shepparton Challenge across all of the age groups, so I think we’ve done reasonably well. “Over 100 kids got to play and represent the WDCA, so thanks to all the organisers and coaches and volunteers. “Overall, when you include all of them (representative matches), we did quite well.”

Senior Country Week squad revealed By NATHAN DE VRIES

A SQUAD of 14 top-tier cricketers from across the region have received the call-up to represent the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association at the senior Country Week Carnival in Melbourne. The week-long festival will kick off on Monday, February 13 with the WDCA taking on Hamilton District Cricket Association at Footscray in the Division Two - Gold competition. The WDCA will then play three more games from Tuesday to Thursday, before the final at Port Melbourne on Friday, should the WDCA finish high enough. Players from five of the eight A grade sides were picked for the squad, with Wangaratta Magpies and Rovers United Bruck contributing the most with four players each. Livewire batters Harkaran Mann, Koot Pienaar and Pranav Menon are expected to feature prominently in the top four, while Brady Bartlett and Fraser Ellis will look to do some damage with the ball. City Colts’ stalwart and Country Week veteran Kent Braden will once again captain the side, and will be assisted by team manager Stephen Hicks from Yararwonga-Mulwala, and scorer Andrew Briggs. WDCA president Justin Kelly said the side had a real chance of performing strongly against the best in the state. “I reckon they’ll be pretty competitive - our top three or four batters have all been making runs, so we should go alright,” he said. “We haven’t played for three or four years down in Melbourne - it’s a bit of an unknown when you go to Melbourne because we haven’t played (Country Week) for a few years and you don’t know how strong the opposition is. “It’ll be a fairly strong competition, so that’s good. “There were a handful of guys unavailable, which isn’t dissimilar to previous years - with family or work commitments, you can’t always get your best team available, but Kent’s pretty happy with the squad.” The WDCA squad kick off their Country Week campaign against Hamilton DCA at Footscray on Monday, February 13. WDCA Country Week squad Harkaran Mann (Ovens Valley United); Koot Pienaar (Rovers United Bruck); Pranav Menon (Wangaratta Magpies); Jacob Beattie (Rovers United Bruck); Kent Braden (C) (City Colts); Dylan Bursill (Ovens Valley United); Cooper Matheson (Wangaratta Magpies); Josh Nanson (City Colts); Fraser Ellis (Wangaratta Magpies); Tyler Nanson (City Colts); Nick Pell (Wangaratta Magpies); Paddy McNamara (Rovers United Bruck); Lachie Scales (Delatite); Brady Bartlett (Rovers United Bruck).

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Kelly to lead Lady Devils Men’s striker named coach of Wangaratta g City’s y division one women’s team

DAN Kelly will lead Wangaratta City’s division one women’s team in 2023. The established senior men’s striker will take on the role with last season’s coach Lachie Campbell relocating to Geelong. Kelly has been a key cog in the Devils’ attack over the past few seasons, finishing second in the club’s goal scoring with 40 last year. Kelly said he’s pumped to take on the head gig. “I’ve coached senior ladies before at Albury City in 2016 and 17 and that was something I enjoyed,” Kelly said.

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“My partner played in that Albury City team and she’s at Wangaratta now so we’re both looking forward to doing it together again. “I feel like I know the game pretty well so when it comes to coaching it’s something I’m confident in doing and know what’s needed.” After finishing last season towards the bottom end of the table, the Devils will be banking on the

coaching commitments with playing, shaping as a key figure in the men’s division one team this season. “I’m sure I won’t have a problem with it,” he said. “The only hiccup we’ll have is that my partner and I have three children which might make it hard at times. “But the girls and I are always watching Mum play so if I’m there anyway I thought I may as well help out.” Wangaratta City’s women are now two weeks into preseason but enjoyed a few training runs with the men pre-Christmas.

development of their young group which Kelly sees potential in. “We’ve got a pretty good mixture of older heads who have played in finals before and know how to go about it and then also have really good young talent,” he said. “We probably don’t have many middle-aged players from early to late twenties but there’s a big group from 15 to 19. “Hopefully, we can keep the group together and then in three or four seasons time those younger players will be able to hold their own.” Kelly will be juggling his

BOSS: Established senior men’s striker Dan Kelly will coach Wangaratta City’s division one women’s side this season. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

O&M Roos in doubt ■

WINNERS: The Wangaratta Warriors under 16’s took out the Bendigo Junior Classic on the weekend.

Warriors dominate Bendigo tournament By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA Warriors’ junior representatives attacked the Bendigo Junior Classic with success over the weekend. The Warriors had three teams make the final (u12 girls, u16 boys and u18 girls) with the u16 boys downing Swan Hill 36-20 to take the title. The boys went through the tournament undefeated, drawing their first game with Colac Kookas and then winning their next six matches.

Under 16 boys coach Jacqui Henry said after taking time to get reacquainted in the first game her team hit their straps. “In the first game I think the boys just had to brush off the cobwebs because it was the first game after Christmas so they were all a bit rough,” Henry said. “Each game after that they settled in better and were back where they were before Christmas. “They found their teamwork, team defence and really came together by the end of the tournament.

“The main thing for us was our defensive game and everyone did that really well so it was a great team effort.” The under 16s saved one of their best games for last with Charlie Maher and Blake Newton top scoring with 10 points each. Impressively, Newton ended the tournament as the leading points scorer with 87 from seven games. “We gave away a fair bit of height to Swan Hill but the boys did amazing in defence,” Henry said. “Charlie Maher played on their

tall (Seamus Doherty) and gave a bit of height away to him but kept him to zero points in the round game and two in the final. “Their tall was scoring more than 15 points in every other game besides us so Charlie did an outstanding job. “You can’t pick one player out though they all did so well, Blake Newton was the top scorer and Cooper Boman was outstanding as well.” Wangaratta Warriors will play their next tournament in Wodonga in two weeks time.

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From back page The club intends to work through all situations, and decide its future in the coming weeks. The Ovens and Murray were disappointed to be made aware of the news. “The SS&A Ovens and Murray Football and Netball League wish to confirm they are yet to receive anything official from CRFNC despite reports they are intending to go into recess in 2023,” chairman David Sinclair said. “While the CRFNC have been keeping the league regularly updated on issues around current player numbers and the status of their facilities after the recent flooding event, it has come as a shock after a promising two years that the club finds itself in this perilous position and needing to consider this course of action. “We understand CRFNC will meet with its members on Thursday night, and under its constitution, any decision will need to be served and voted on by its members before the club can go down this path. “Until such time as the league is formerly advised of the clubs plans for 2023, the SS&A Ovens and Murray Football Netball League won’t be making any further comment to respect the club’s ability to carry out due process, other than to say that the League view the Corowa-Rutherglen region as a strong football & netball community that needs representation at the highest standard possible. “The league will continue to work with CRFNC to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved.” For further enquiries, please contact the club via our email: crfclub@bigpond.com.

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TUCKED AWAY WANGARATTA under 15 representative cricketer Kade Sullivan tucks the ball away to fine leg against Cricket Albury Wodonga in their Country Week final on Sunday. ■

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Roos future cloudy

Crisis C i i meeting i g could ld d determine i if club l b goes g into i recess to ‘‘reset’’ ffor 2024

THE ffuture t off the th Corowa-Rutherglen Football Netball Club remains in doubt with the club calling a crisis meeting of members and supporters for tomorrow night. The Ovens and Murray Roos released a statement yesterday afternoon saying the club was “entering a period of unprecedented uncertainty ahead of the

Ovens & M Murray 2023 O Season”. In November 2022, the club endured an extended flooding event that has now deemed the clubrooms and facilities as untenable. With an extended timeframe required to assess the future plan and rebuild the rooms to endure future flooding events, the club said it will be unable to use the

existing i ti iinfrastructure. f t t Coupled with a significant player drainage in the senior football and netball groups, the club said it was looking increasingly unlikely to field senior football teams in 2023. “Player losses to this extent have never been experienced in our history, despite the sustained effort from the club football department to attract

and d retain t i players,” l ” club l b president Graham Hosier said. “The club will continue to exhaust all avenues to play football and netball in 2023. “Our priority always is, and always will be, to provide an environment for footballers and netballers to come and play the game they love at our great club. “We are hurting, and the community are hurting as

a result lt off this, thi so we are determined to continue the fight on for a ‘Reset in 2024’. “However, in times like this we have to face a very real reality that if things don’t come together quickly, we will need to make tough decisions.” One scenario the club needs to assess is to use 2023 season to work hard on the ground with players and facilities, so they can reset

for f the th 2024 season. “We’ve sought advice from the Ovens & Murray and AFLNEB about what would happen in the event of us going into recess for a year,” Mr Hosier said. “We are opening the floor to our members and sponsors this Thursday to outline the situation, and will continue to assess all avenues to our future.” ■ Continued page 19

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