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SEASON’S GREETINGS DECEMBER has arrived and the countdown to Christmas has begun. Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees invites the community to embrace the spirit of Christmas and gather for the lighting of the Christmas tree tonight at Riverside Square in Faithfull Street, where there will be family fun for all from 6.30pm to 9pm.

■ See what’s happening this weekend on page 14.

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A GOAL to end homelessness in the area remains the fundamental drive for the region’s leading affordable housing developer, BeyondHousing, as it aims to construct 305 homes by the end of 2025.

The housing provider is currently building 220 homes and they aim to construct 70 more in 2024, involving an investment of about $24m alongside key partner the Peter & Lyndy White Foundation.

It comes at a time the Victorian Housing Register or waitlist for public housing is at an all-time high - there are more than 1000 people in the region, and 67,120 (Dec 2022) across the state on the register.

Home Victoria CEO Simon Newport attended BeyondHousing’s annual general meeting on Wednesday and had earlier visited some of the housing developments that are being delivered or proposed for Wangaratta.

He said Homes Victoria is busily working on the regional housing package announced by the State Government and he would like “a good whack” of properties to be delivered in the North East.

“Housing for the first time and for the wrong reasons is a mainstream issue and we need to take advantage of that and convince all levels of government that

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continued, sustained investment is required,” Mr Newport said.

“Victoria is actually leading the country at the moment in terms of what the government is putting in, so it’s my job to deliver that as quickly and as well as I can.

“The waitlist is a large number and we acknowledge that, but every project helps and the former premier was absolutely right and the only real solution is more supply.

“We’re getting on doing that and I visited the Templeton Street project through Uniting this morning and whether it’s Beyond or Uniting we’re really grateful to have partners.

“This is an all hands on deck problem and it’s going to take everybody heading in the right direction to help fix it.”

There are two multi-level developments in Wangaratta that have been approved which Uniting is a partnering with, including the 44 units in Templeton Street and the 40-unit student youth foyer on Docker Street.

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in the director’s chair.

“This will be my directorial debut, however, I have had the pleasure of working with so many local talented directors while performing on stage, that I feel that I have gained a wealth of knowledge from a great source of people,” she said.

“I also look forward to showcasing my talents off the main stage.”

Ms Pane said she expected to be a “hands-on director” but will give actors enough space to evolve and develop their own characters.

“It is a fine line, and I hope my style of directing will fit somewhere in the middle,” she said.

“The play is perfectly written, poignant and allows actors to really showcase their talents.

“I am honoured that Margaret is supporting Wangaratta Players, and we are so grateful that she is allowing us to showcase her brand new play.

“I feel a great sense of pride, exhilaration and excitement in knowing that this will be a world premiere, but I am equally certain, with the support of the entire Wangaratta Players committee, and with the pool of acting talent that we have locally, this show will be a resounding success.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for us, even though we are branded as an amateur theatre group, the level of talent both on and off stage, is testament to our professionalism, and Margaret Hickey’s faith in us, buoys

us with such excitement and enthusiasm we can’t wait to get the ball rolling, and showcase this wonderful play.”

An information session for those who wish to be involved in this exciting venture, both on stage and off, will be held at The Stage Door Theatre, at 11am, Saturday, December 9.

This will be a short session to go over the particulars in relation to auditions for the show to be performed in mid-March 2024 at Stage Door.

Auditions will be held at Stage Door on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 with rehearsals to commence midJanuary 2024.

For more information contact Jo Pane on 0402 443 371.

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However, Mr Newport said this multi-level style doesn’t necessarily mean that this will be the trend for Wangaratta.

“The most important thing is we want to deliver housing that suits the needs of people and overwhelmingly the waitlist is dominated by a need for one or two bedroom single households, but I’m very mindful of making sure we don’t build Melbourne in

Wangaratta,” he said.

“We’re determined to make sure we enlist volume builders as well to make sure we build the stock to make sure it fits in with community.

“There will be some locations where the sites are so greatly located (Templeton and Docker streets) that it’s okay to go up 3-4 storeys, but we’re very mindful of not building high rises in country areas.”

The general theme for afford-

able housing is to have them located within existing communities rather than in one section of the community which used to be the strategy of yesteryear.

Mr Newport has spent a lot of time delivering housing in Victoria and NSW and he said the overwhelming feedback from tenants is that they don’t want their houses to stand out.

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tained and certainly we don’t want over concentration, but we don’t want to avoid that loss of community either,” he said.

“It’s a community by community decision that we make, and in my view, as every new development happens I would like to see some social and affordable housing in each one.

“It’s the only way we’re really going to break the back of this wait list.”

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The award-winning local author and playwright who has enjoyed incredible success for more than a decade with productions performed locally, in capital cities and overseas, said she was thrilled to have Clarissa and Pip’s first performance at The Stage Door in Evans Street.

“I’ve seen lots of Players’ productions and they’re terrific,” she said.

“What will be exciting is this will be the first time it’s been on stage and I’m so pleased it’s being performed here in Wangaratta by our own Wangaratta Players.”

Unlike some playwrights, Ms Hickey believes her job is now done and it will be up to the theatre company to bring her words and characters to life on stage.

“I honestly feel like it’s not mine anymore,” Ms Hickey said.

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The play centres on two women; lifelong friends who have been there for each other through all of life’s ups and downs and now entering the next stage of their lives.

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By STEVE KELLY

THE long-running Folk, Rhythm and Life Festival at Eldorado will definitely not be staged this weekend despite earlier hopes by organisers to convince authorities to reconsider.

Organisers have sent a letter to the Rural City of Wangaratta alerting council to their desires to stage the festival in December next year, despite authorities suggesting to move it to a time of the year outside the fire danger period.

It’s an event that’s been a staple in the district’s calendar since 1996 but council last month, on the advice from authorities, refused an event permit.

It came down to the CFA and police not having enough time to test an event management plan but event organiser Hamish Skermer believes communications between council, emergency services and him around the changing nature of bushfire risk factors and conditions could have been better conveyed.

“We’re devastated that the event has now been cancelled rather than postponed and we have processed all the refunds, we’re not having a public event here (this year) and thanks for all the support of the community,” Mr Skermer said.

“We wish all the businesses that we’ve been unable to vicariously support, all the best over the summer period, including Nufruit and Pacific Hire, to the dry goods that we usually buy for all of our catering.

“It empowered us to remember and believe that what we’re doing is a good thing and we’re hoping the agencies and the council can actually align because there is a lot of discrepancy about whose fault it was.”

Mr Skermer sent an email to council on Wednesday telling them they want to do the event in December 2024 as there isn’t an

opportunity this summer or next autumn as he is going overseas for business.

“We can’t postpone this current festival to April or May - what they suggested - as it’s a non-option for us,” Mr Skermer said.

“We want to engage people to understand that we are a community fundraising event and family orientated and we simply shouldn’t be categorised as anything else there lies the big problem.”

Authorities said the main reason the event permit was refused came down to the movement of people if there was a fire emergency, but Mr Skermer said the decision was

more based on bureaucracy and paperwork.

“If the council had sent the documents when they got them instead of waiting for two weeks, or maybe if there was some action out of the meetings the CFA purported to have had with council throughout the year, maybe that might have made a difference,” he said.

“There were plenty of opportunities to say something to us and there were plenty of opportunities for council to get involved and I don’t believe they worked hard enough.

“Be that as it may, I’m looking forward to them working hard enough in the future.”

DECK YOURSELVES OUT FOR LIONS CAROLS

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WARMING UP FOR CAROLS: Local entertainers (from left) Drew Wighton, Sarah HolmesBrown, Jeff Nye, Debbie Rosicka, John van Riet, Gracie York, Kylie Maguire,Trevor Wickham, Chloe Gibson, Greg Wighton, and Antonia Maher were hard at practice on Wednesday night in preparation for this year’s Lions Carols

by Candlelight on December 9.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

PREPARATIONS are well underway for this year’s Wangaratta Lions Club Carols by Candlelight in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral from 6pm, Saturday, December 9.

The event is scheduled to run until 9.30pm and features a who’s who of local entertainers performing your favourite carols to be followed by a 30 minute sound and light show.

The evening will be hosted by Trevor Wickham with an array of talented musicians and vocalists led by The Community Carols Choir (Sing Australia Wangaratta) conducted by Sarah Holmes-Brown with assistant director Jeff Nye, accompanied by the Wangaratta Concert Band conducted by Laura Vincent.

Everyone is welcome, please bring your own rug and chairs.

Rees, Benton secure numbers for mayor, deputy

By STEVE KELLY DEAN Rees was re-elected for a sixth consecutive term as Rural City of Wangaratta mayor on Tuesday night, with Cr Harvey Benton elected at deputy, replacing Cr Harry Bussell.

Cr Fuller was nominated as a second option for mayor; however he only garnered support from Cr Jack Herry, who had earlier attempted to have a discussion about the two candidates prior to the vote.

“Sorry to interject, but I believe discussion is allowed on this decision that we’re making,” Cr Herry asked interim meeting chair CEO Brendan McGrath.

But Mr McGrath answered, “I don’t think the rules make provi-

sion for discussion, it’s just a nomination and voting process, to my knowledge”.

The vote ensued and it was a majority confirming Rees as mayor, with four councillors Irene Grant, Harvey Benton, Ashlee Fitzpatrick and Dean Rees voting in favour, with Cr Bussell not voting for either.

Cr Benton was nominated by Irene Grant for the deputy role and Cr Bussell nominated himself; however the same four people who voted for Rees held sway again and Benton was elected.

Mayor Rees thanked Cr Bussell for the work he has done as deputy mayor over the last three years.

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gether and we’ll move forward in making sure that we service the community in the best way that we possibly can,” he said.

Wangaratta Chronicle spoke to Crs Rees and Benton to discuss their focus for the coming year as leaders on council.

Planning and population growth of the city remains a priority especially with the current housing crisis and Cr Rees said they will continue to work with North East Water as the latter builds infrastructure to address the city’s sewerage capacity issues in 2025.

“I know North East Water is spending about $35 million every year in Wangaratta over the next 3-4 years, which is double its normal budget and that will help se-

cure the future of housing and new developments,” Cr Rees said.

“We’ll make sure new developments are not knocked back from establishing and there is a lot of land selling at the moment for private developments.

“Without the sewerage and water supply we can’t get it and this is the only way to get more land developed to start bringing prices back down.”

Cr Rees has the planning portfolio on council and he said he’ll make sure they’ll continue on with the great work the planning team is doing.

“We’ve now got a full contingent of planners there and we’ve got to make sure that plans are getting processed a lot quicker,” he said.

Cr Benton has spent 20 years on

council form 1981 to 1994 and over the last seven years.

He said it’s going to be a balancing act with finances but he wants to make sure the rural communities are not left behind.

Road maintenance and renewal has long been on Cr Benton’s radar and he wants to make sure Wangaratta council gets its fair share of a newly announced funding package for roads.

“One of our greatest economic drivers is agriculture and one of their biggest concerns is a road system that’s going to be functional,” he said.

“I think it becomes a bit of a second cousin to everything and you only have to look at council surveys and roads were the biggest issue.”

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Challenge raises near $70,000 to help support our community THE GIVE Wangaratta $100,000 Challenge, launched in September, has gained incredible momentum, with the community rallying together to raise nearly $70,000 in support.

While the community giving campaign officially ended on Tuesday, which coincided with Giving Tuesday, donations are still welcome.

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that emerged in 2012 with a simple yet powerful idea: to designate a day that encourages people worldwide to channel their generosity and kindness.

GIVE Wangaratta chair Sarah Thompson said the organisation was grateful for the backing received to date.

“The support from the Wangaratta community has been incredible,” she said.

“It’s heartening to see so many individuals and businesses coming forward to make a difference and contribute to our community grants fund.

“To date, nine businesses and five families, along with several people who wished to remain anonymous, have contributed to the appeal we would like to thank everyone for their support and generosity.

“The additional funds we have been able to raise will go into our future grants rounds and make a huge difference to organisations locally who need our support.”

Since 2019, GIVE Wangaratta has allocated more than $196,000 to local initiatives, reflecting the community’s shared commitment to positive change.

Ms Thompson said the purpose of the$100K Challenge was to provide a boost to the community fund grants budget and grow the corpus funds to support an ongoing and sustainable grant-making model for the future “To date, we have been able to support organisations such as Boys to the Bush, Wangaratta Community Food Pantry and to help build infrastructure and support programs which may not have got off the ground without the GIVE Wangaratta funds,” she said.

“With the cost of living pressures, along with so many other worthy causes to support in our community, it’s testament to the Wangaratta community that it has been able to provide such wonderful support to us.

“We are proud to operate

under the umbrella of the Into Our Hands Community Foundation, an independent philanthropic organisation with a decade-long legacy of collaborating with communities across North East Victoria since 2012.”

Into Our Hands executive officer Peter McCabe said the next GIVE Wangaratta grant round would open in April 2024.

“GIVE Wangaratta will be continuing to accept donations for the 2024 grant round up until early 2024 and this can be done via our website or by contacting myself or any of the GIVE Wangaratta team,” he said.

“We encourage community groups to keep an eye on our website and socials around when grants open and submit an application.

“We will also again be holding our Winter Appeal, which will be launched when we announce the successful 2024 grant recipients.”

Donations exceeding $2 are tax-deductible.

To contribute to GIVE Wangaratta, visit GIVE Wangaratta - Into Our Hands or contact Ruth Kneebone at 0402 104 188 or Sarah Thompson at 0490 174 878.

HELPING HAND: Henry Offord of BFT Gym, pictured with Ruth Kneebone of Into Our Hands Community Foundation, is among the businesses that has supported Give Wangaratta’s $100K Challenge.

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Remarkable ‘Tappies’ claim state honour

Youths charged with affray relating to stabbing

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NESAY’S transitional services team were “absolutely honoured” to have been acknowledged for their excellence in ending homelessness among local youth.

At the Council to Homeless Persons conference at Melbourne Town Hall last Monday the NESAY (The North East Support and Action for Youth) team was announced as a Victorian Homelessness Achievement Award winner in its nominated category.

The award comes off the back of providing more than 200 support episodes during the last financial year for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Wangaratta, Benalla and Mansfield region, a “remarkable achievement” in the eyes of the Council to Homeless Persons panel, given the current state of the housing market.

NESAY transitional services manager, Claire Anderson, said the team was thrilled to be recongnised with the state award.

“It’s a privilege to work with these young people and help them through their journey,” she said.

“To achieve some housing outcomes is a wonderful achievement and even if we don’t do that we’re helping address barriers that have led to homelessness.

“It absolutely acknowledges the work the team does and also ac-

THREE youths were charged with affray in relation to a stabbing on White Street which occurred on September 29.

Wangaratta Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged and arrested three 16-year-old males on November 17 relating to the incident which saw one 17 -year-old Newport male stabbed and airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries and an 18-yearold Wangaratta male assaulted and taken to hospital.

While the stabbed youth’s condition was initially listed as critical, it has since improved.

While the three youths were charged with the fight, no one is yet to be charged with the stabbing.

Police said the investigation was still ongoing.

The group are set to appear in children’s court on February 5.

TOP MARKS: Ruth Nugent and Amanda Crane (holding the award) from NESAY’S transitional service team were thrilled to be recognised for their excellence in ending homelessness in local youth last Monday in Melbourne. knowledges the young people we work with, they’re the ones who allow us into their lives and trust us to work with them, it’s lovely.”

The transitional services team, nicknamed the ‘Tappies’, works with young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness as part of the Victorian Homelessness system.

The Tappies gained a high number of transitional housing, long term housing, and private rental options

for the young people they worked with throughout the year, in partnership with many organisations and receiving referrals from BeyondHousing.

Ms Anderson said the dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes for youth in the region was a standout ability of her team.

“Our Tappies are really busy and really responsive to any situation that arises, their ability to respond as

required is amazing,” she said.

“Our youth are so resilient and full of hope for their future… and when their experiencing homelessness for themselves they care for others in a wonderful way.”

Ms Anderson thanked her team consisting of Amanda Crane, Ruth Nugent, Taylah Johnstone and Oliver Morton-Rodaro for their efforts and the Council to Homeless Persons for the recognition.

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Gongs abound for Barefoot at the Georgy’s

By ANITA MCPHERSON LOCAL performing arts stars are among those to receive gongs in the 50th annual Georgy Awards announced on Saturday, recognising excellence in theatre in the Goulburn Valley region.

Winning Outstanding Achievement in Set Design at the 2023 Georgy Awards was Paul Walker from Wangaratta Players, for his work on last year’s production, Barefoot in the Park, directed by Fiona Evans.

Best Performance in a Play went to actor Jessica Grant for her role as free-spirited newlywed Corie Bratter in the Neil Simon play (about a young couple starting life together in their Manhattan apartment) while Colette Quin and Shane Douthie rounded out the winning quartet for the show, recog-

nised with Best Supporting Actors in a Play awards for their hilarious portrayals of Corie’s conservative mum Ethel Banks, and the couple’s eccentric neighbour, Victor Velasco.

A veteran of the Wangaratta Players, having been involved in their productions since the mid-1980s, Paul Walker says he’s won “a couple of awards” over the years, but this production of Barefoot in the Park threw up some particularly interesting challenges.

He said it is set in seventies New York, in an apartment six flights up that has three levels and a skylight - which all play important parts in the show - including the audience being able to see a neighbour climbing out a window and along the outside ledge of the apartment.

“In the play, the sky-

SCENE STEALERS: Wangaratta Players’ Shane Douthie (as Victor Velasco), Colette Quin (as Ethel Banks) and Jess Grant (as Corie Bratter) won judge’s attention for their roles in Barefoot in the Park last year, with Paul Walker also gonged for outstanding set design. PHOTO: Kevin Adams light had a hole in it when they first moved in and on the first night, snow came through the roof,” he said.

“As a young, married couple they don’t have much to begin with, but as they show goes on it (the set) becomes more and more complete.”

Paul said for this show, he followed the director’s instructions to create the apartment in the way Neil Simon had described it, while on other occasions he has been able to take artistic licence.

He said a team of about four were involved in the set’s construction, bring-

ing together for a number of years now and we all get along really well, so it’s quite good fun,” he said.

For Colette and Shane, it was wonderful to play such eccentric roles opposite each other.

“The entire production was great fun, and the entire cast and crew enjoyed themselves which can be seen in the finished product,” Colette said.

“It’s a credit in particular to Fiona, it was her first go as director and the results are there for everyone to see.

“Well done Fiona.”

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ing it together in around a month, working with a props person to source authentic items to fit it out.

“Walls are like canvases and we recycle them all the time, but the construction of the different levels of the floor meant we needed to purchase a lot of materials too,” he said.

Paul said he’s usually present during performances, helping out backstage and dealing with any challenges that might arise, but he may also be seen looking after front-of-house.

“We’ve got a really good team who have been work-

have enjoyed a busy and successful year, with their most recent production - Bombshells - selling out over its run.

The team will now turn their attention towards March, 2024, as they have been chosen to present the world premiere of local playwright Margaret Hickey’s new work, Clarissa & Pip. Winner of Best Play at the 2023 Georgy Awards was Shirley Valentine by the Mansfield Musical & Dramatic Society, while Best Musical went to Chicago,

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Housing affordability is tougher for most PRIVATE rental market prices are well out of reach for many people at different stages in life and a concerted effort is being made to address the burgeoning undersupply of new and affordable housing.

It’s been a rough time for many sections of rural communities and it’s even worse for vulnerable members of our community, who have found themselves without secure housing.

A culmination of events on a national scale post-covid has forced people to relocate but there are more isolated issues such as family violence that has people seeking public and affordable housing at record levels.

BeyondHousing has been at the forefront of the common goal within the sector to supply housing to people who need it most.

For many years they have advocated for more funding from government and thankfully in Victoria, the State Government at least has listened.

BeyondHousing has the goal to construct 305 homes over the next two years across the extended region and this will give many people a chance to start afresh and enjoy a life in secure housing.

Multi-level housing on prime CBD real estate is currently being developed on Templeton Street and this is designed to create a community between the people who live there.

But according to Homes Victoria CEO, this style of living will be limited in Wangaratta and the model of scattering new affordable homes within the existing and new private housing residential areas will continue.

With a housing supply shortage that has been apparent over the last decade, all agencies need to continue a coordinated approach to bring about more real estate affordability in the public, but also private markets.

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Symphony Orchestra reaches great heights I AM currently visiting Wangaratta from Tamworth in NSW and was fortunate enough to hear that the Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra was performing in Bright and decided to attend.

Learning from some locals that the orchestra had not been formed for a long period, I went with no expectations however, my response was simply, Wow! The collection of pieces was well thought out, beginning with some quieter and more peaceful classical pieces and building throughout until the culmination with the William Tell overture which was played with confidence, power and precision.

I was so impressed that I returned to see the concert a week later at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre and with the acoustics of a professional theatre, it only accentuated the talent of these artists.

For such a young orchestral group I was most impressed and can only imagine the heights they will reach with more time together.

Congratulations to each and every member, you are a credit to your orchestra and to Wangaratta.

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Be careful what you wish for in Palestine

FACEBOOK users this week commented on our weekly poll which asked users: ‘Are you planning to cut back on spending this Christmas because of the rising cost of living?’

TO all those shouting the slogan ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’.

They need to understand, if that comes to fruition and all the Israelis/Jews are killed and driven out of the state of Israel. the result will be a Palestinian state ruled by Hamas.

John Moore, Wangaratta

Coal protests is a wasteful gesture THE protest in Newcastle port over the weekend stopping coal ships arriving and leaving port was devoid of facts.

Firstly, the majority of flotation equipment used by the protestors is made from hydrocarbon products.

Maybe dugout canoes would have shown they were serious about the issue.

Secondly, a lot of the coal going out of the Newcastle port is premium hard coking coal used in the production of steel so are they promoting that steel production be banned.

BOLD GESTURES: A collection of new artworks by Joan Mullarvey is drawing visitors to the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street. Including paintings, prints and mix media artworks inspired by her surrounds, see them from Thursday through until Monday, before the exhibition comes to an end.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling The steaming coal used for the production of power is used in many countries to provide essential power which we take for granted.

Thirdly, by banning coal exports the Australian, Queensland and New South Wales governments will make a significant impact on their source of revenue.

What services will these governments have to cut to meet this reduction?

With the Greens promoting this protest why do they not show leadership in their electoral areas by banning all construction which involves the use of all hydrocarbon products including bitumen and concrete?

They will also become the first areas to be electrically load-shedding when power shortages occur.

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Town signage a blot on the landscape BETWEEN you and I and your readers is there any way we can get rid of the Wangaratta town signage - the blue bump on the blue plain?

It’s a blot on our collective intelligence.

I have yet to meet any person in our community who’s sees this as a positive promotional tool.

Councillors you have been conned if you agreed.

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Speakers to be toast of the city this weekend

By SIMONE KERWIN SPEAKERS from Wangaratta, Albury and an online club will put their skills to the test on Saturday, as Wangaratta Toastmasters hosts this year’s area level speech contests.

Locals are encouraged to go along and see the speakers in action at The Centre in Chisholm Street from 9am on Saturday, with competition expected to continue until the early afternoon.

The Wangaratta Toastmasters club is part of a worldwide network of groups forming Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organisation which aims to build confidence and teach public speaking skills through online and in-person meetings.

Members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback.

Winners from each contest at the Wangaratta event will progress to the Victorian Northern Division contest, which covers regional Victoria in the Western District and north of metropolitan Melbourne.

Last year Wangaratta had representation in all four contests, with two members progressing to the district competition, which takes in all of Victoria as well as Tasmania and South Australia.

STRICTLY SPEAKING: Wangaratta Toastmasters members Leah Walker and Jo Howell are looking forward to the club hosting Saturday’s area level speech contests, which locals are encouraged to attend from 9am at The Centre in Chisholm Street.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling At Saturday’s event, three Wangaratta members will be competing across the four contests:  international - where speakers deliver a five to seven minute speech on a subject of their choice;  humorous - a humorous speech that must be thematic in nature (opening, body, and close), rather than a monologue (series of one-liners);  table topics - an impromptu speech based on a topic introduced by the contest chair; and  evaluation - where contestants observe a five-to seven-minute test speech and then present a two-to three-minute evaluation.

Among the Wangaratta members looking forward to taking part on Saturday is Charles Hal-

loran, who has competed at district level in recent years in the humorous speech category, and earlier this year progressed to the region quarter-finals in the international category.

On Saturday, Charles will compete in international, table topics and evaluation, with fellow Wangaratta members Chris Smith and Leah Walker also set to compete in the area level contests at their home event.

“With the thrill and excitement of standing in front of a group of people, there are always nerves, but with the right preparation, if you’ve done all the work, you can use those nervous butterflies and get them to fly in formation,” he said.

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“It’s an opportunity to see some of our people and to see the sorts of things we do,” he said.

“It’s not just about standing up and speaking, it’s about making people better and improving their communication skills and developing leadership, because we need leaders in our communities with those abilities.”  Wangaratta Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6.45pm at The Centre in Chisholm Street.

For more information about the group, contact president Joanne Howell on 0417 558 881.

Wangaratta Library book sale THE Friends of Wangaratta Library are holding a book sale on Saturday, December 2 from 9.30am to 12pm at Wangaratta Library.

There will be a large range of second-hand adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s books to choose from, with all money raised to assist the library in providing programming and events.

Flood watch warnings ease across region

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN LOCAL SES units were relatively busy Wednesday after a downpour of overnight rain and wind swept through the region.

According to the Wangaratta Airport rainfall gauge, 17mm of rain fell overnight from Tuesday to 9am Wednesday morning, with as much as 5mm falling within a two hour period including high gusts of wind peaking at 19km/h at 9am.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued flood watch warnings for parts of the North East following the overnight downpour, continuing into Thursday morning.

As of 4:00pm Wednesday, Wangaratta SES unit was called to two incidents related to fallen trees over roads.

A severe weather warning was issued for parts of the North East, including Bright, on Thursday morning with the potential for damaging winds and flash flooding.

Across the whole state more than half of all VICSES units were activated with volunteers having received 308 requests for assistance.

A SES Victoria spokesperson said motorists needed to be extra vigilant on the roads for debris including fallen trees.

“We are expecting isolated heavy rain in some parts so consider the necessity of travel, if through heavily-canopied parts, whilst this weather passes given the significant risk of falling trees,” they said.

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Kylie’s curiosity leads to podcast focused on our community CURIOSITY was the initial spark for Kylie Patrick’s creation of her new podcast, ‘This is Wangaratta’.

Born and raised in the rural city, Kylie moved away after high school, before returning last year with her five-year-old daughter following a break of 30 years.

“I was curious to know what Wangaratta had to offer as a 48-year-old, as opposed to the 18-year-old I was when I left,” she said.

“What I’ve found is that there are so many community groups and organisations doing great things, and it’s a really nice place to raise my daughter close to family.”

Having developed a successful podcast through her work as an environmental consultant with aviation risk consultancy Avisure, Kylie said she was keen to use those skills to explore and highlight Wangaratta’s attributes through the medium.

“I’m a huge podcast consumer, so I appreciate what they offer and the reach they can have,” she said.

“If I hadn’t been doing the podcast for Avisure, this might not have been on my radar, but in conversation with some friends, I said we needed to have

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a podcast about Wangaratta.

“I wanted to create a platform where the diverse voices of our community could come to life.

“I started digging around to see who would be interested, and now my list just keeps growing; every time I speak to someone, they suggest someone else I should speak to.

“The original idea was for a series on each element of the community, so the first episodes (which are available now) focus on community groups.

“Next will be what’s on offer for kids and families, followed by the arts, sport, food and wine…I was completely naïve to think I could cover it all in 10 to 12 episodes, but that’s the beauty of a podcast - it can grow.”

Each episode runs for 45 minutes to an hour, and Kylie said the tone was relaxed and conversational.

“It’s just having a chat with people, and the generosity of those who have been part of it has been great - they’ve been really eager to help,” she said.

“It’s a real privilege to have people invite me into their homes and workplaces; it’s been a really good experience which sets the scene of community feeling in Wangaratta.

“One of the things that has come out of it is that some people who have lived here forever are not aware of what some of our local groups are doing.

“It took me a while to figure out the purpose of the podcast - apart from satisfying my own curiosity - but I think that’s it: to help people find out a bit more about their community and be more connected.

“If someone listens to it, they might, for instance, pick up the phone to Bek Nash-Webster (coordinator of the Wangaratta Grit and Resilience Program) and say, ‘I have an idea’. If there’s an impact in that way, it would be great.

“There has been some good feedback, with a lot of people saying, ‘I didn’t know we did that’, and finding out things like where they can donate their excess vegetables.”

The podcast has partnered with the Grit and Resilience Program, and Bek Nash-Webster said it was “a perfect fit”.

“Our program is all about connection and inclusivity, and the podcast has the same

approach,” she said.

“To be able to sit and listen to what’s happening in our community is really valuable.

“We believe that the heart of any community is its people.

“This podcast is a testament to the resilience and grit that Wangaratta is known for.

“It’s an opportunity to bring us closer together, even during challenging times.”

The ‘This is Wangaratta’ podcast is available on major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts.

Episode one features the Grit and Resilience Program and Project 365; episode two focuses on Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys to the Bush; episode three is about LINE Wangaratta and the North East Multicultural Association; Wangaratta’s two neighbourhood houses, Pangerang Community Hub and Open Door Neighbourhood House, are the centre of episode four, and episode five features Carevan and Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring.

Locals can also stay connected with what’s happening on the pod by following This is Wangaratta on Facebook or visiting the website https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/GritResilience/This-Is-Wangaratta

TELLING LOCAL STORIES: ‘This is Wangaratta’ podcast creator Kylie Patrick speaks to Wangaratta Grit and Resilience Program coordinator Bek Nash-Webster, who was one of the first guests on the series.

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Wangaratta Library book sale Saturday

Heartscape at Wangaratta Art Gallery

THE Friends of Wangaratta Library are holding a book sale tomorrow morning from 9.30am to 12pm at the Wangaratta Library.

There will be a large range of second-hand adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s books to choose from, with all money raised to assist the library in providing programming and events.

AN exhibition by the members of Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) called Heartscape has opened at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

Heartscape taps into the substance of our lives, the notional landscapes of the human heart and emotions, inhabited by people, animals, homes, art, music and the material world, which we have experienced with our senses.

See a wide variety of artworks on display, created by local artists, in Gallery 2 until December 17.

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Eldorado Gold Flag Trail this weekend THE community of Eldorado and surrounds will host its annual Gold Flag Trail Day this Saturday, with a dozen participating businesses and attractions to fly their gold banner and open their doors.

Organised by the Eldorado Tourism Business Group Inc and supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta, the event aims to give visitors and locals the opportunity to meet the growers and makers and check out what the region has to offer.

It runs from 10am until 4pm with a brochure and map available at participating businesses which includes wineries, farms and art studios.

Patterns & Gestures art exhibition AN exhibition of new artworks by resident artist Joan Mullarvey is open at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street tomorrow, running until December 4.

Joan says her art journey is continuing to evolve as she expands on her love of printmaking, patterns and mark-making, creating a tapestry of colour celebrating the North East region.

See Patterns and Gestures on today and Monday from 10am to 4pm or Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm with entry free.

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DECK THE HALLS: Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees welcomes everyone to Riverside Square in Faithfull Street tonight for the lighting of the Christmas tree, launching the start of the festive season.

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Tree will be all lit up for start of the silly season

DECEMBER has officially arrived and the Rural City of Wangaratta will kick off its Summer in the Parks program and festive activities with the lighting of the Christmas tree tonight.

The celebration will begin with a Christmas Scramble scavenger hunt; the community invited to collect their scavenger hunt maps from the Wangaratta kiosk on Reid Street from 6pm and follow the map to discover letters hidden throughout the shop fronts of Wangaratta.

The idea is to collect the letters, decode a secret message and discover where to collect your prize, and also go into the draw for a chance to win local store vouchers.

Then the party starts at 6.30pm in Riverside Square on Faithfull Street where family and friends will find a selection of food and drinks available to purchase and fun to be had.

The Rotary Club of Appin Park is holding a sausage sizzle, Rinaldos Casa Cucina will have fresh gelato on offer and there will be face painting, children’s crafts and a visit from a very merry VIP. The evening will conclude with the lighting of Wangaratta’s spectacular Christmas tree which is now takes centre stage in the Riverside Square.

Mayor Dean Rees said Christmas is a great time to be with friends and family and to connect with the community.

“Everyone is invited to join in the celebrations which will begin with the lighting of the Christmas tree,” he said.

“This Christmas, let’s remember the real spirit of Christmas by reaching out to neighbours, to people having a tough time - it is the season for giving.”

The silly season kicks off this

weekend in typically busy style, with plenty to see and do, including a visit to the self-made twilight market which runs today from 4pm to 8pm in Apex Park.

RegFest revellers will be arriving to set up camp in the Wangaratta Showgrounds today with live country music and festivities in the rodeo grounds, continuing right through until Saturday night.

Speedway fans can catch the sprint cars, sedans and juniors racing tomorrow afternoon with gates open from 1pm, and the Big Brother Big Sister Aquathon will be held on Sunday at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre from 8am to 1pm.

Council says enjoy, but be mindful of increased traffic in and around the township over the weekend and allow plenty of time for your journey, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

AN exhibition of paintings and photographs by Albert Tucker, one of Australia’s most important artists, is showing at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

The Tucker Portraits, a Museum of Australian Photography touring exhibition curated by Anouska Phizacklea, showcases the original photographs of Albert Tucker alongside the paintings they inspired, with exclusive footage of Tucker speaking about his practice.

The exhibition is open to the public until December 10 at Wangaratta Art Gallery.

Wangaratta community market THE Wangaratta community market runs every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 8am until 1pm.

There is a wide range of stalls to browse and refreshments are available.

Stalls are available for $25 each (no bookings required) with more information via the market’s Facebook page.

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Generosity on show again

FANTASTIC RESULT: Helen Morris, Rat Beattie, David Still and David Price take a look at the items donated by local residents as part of the Grab-a-Grocery promotion on Saturday.

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WANGARATTA’S generous spirit was again on show on Saturday, as locals contributed to the Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring (LFCC) ‘Grab-a-Grocery’ promotion.

Goods valued at more than $7000 were donated to collections at the rural city’s Woolworths and Coles supermarkets.

Shoppers were able to pick up a list of non-perishable items which are always in high demand through the emergency food relief service, and to add something extra to their trolley or basket, which they then handed over to LFCC volunteers.

LFCC chair Mark Heaton said the collection, in addition to a donation of $1500 worth of goods from Woolworths, would bolster stock available in the service’s pantry to those in need over the Christmas period and beyond.

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“A big thank you to the community - it was a terrific response,” Mr Heaton said.

“I think it’s the most we’ve received; even despite the cost-of-living pressures on people at the moment, they are still aware of others in the community who are struggling.

“Whether people were contributing one or several items, they were extremely generous.

“It’s testament to the community that they are able to help in this way.”

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Christmas fun for the family

By SHANE DOUTHIE A FREE Christmas Activity Morning will be held on Saturday, December 9, organised by a group of Wangaratta churches.

Children and families are invited to the King George IV Gardens from 9:30am to 12pm for fun activities, including Christmas craft, challenges, games, puppets, stories, face paintings, Nativity photo booth, playdough fun and more.

There is no cost to participate, and families can come at any time throughout the morning.

The activities are provided for preschoolers and primary school aged children and the parents are responsible for the supervision of their own children.

Churches organising the event include Uniting, Presbyterian, Wesleyan Methodist, Anglican and Baptist.

For more information, contact Anne on 0409 208 218, Sarah on 0427 922 611, Jennie on 0408 556 893 or Ela on 0419 001 184.

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With an increase of 32 per cent in calls for emergency food aid during the 2022-’23 financial year, locals’ assistance is needed more than ever.

Mr Heaton said there was great awareness among shoppers at the two supermarkets on Saturday about the work done by LFCC. “They were aware it was staying in the Rural City of Wangaratta to help local people, and I think that is all part of the community in Wangaratta: people are very aware of their neighbours and their needs,” he said.

“That runs from promotions like this through to other things like mental health, and asking, ‘Are you okay?’”

Mr Heaton said goods collected on Saturday would assist the service not just over Christmas, but into the New Year.

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Zonta Wangaratta joining in 16 Days of Activism campaign ZONTA Club of Wangaratta has joined the global 16 Days of Activism campaign again this year, calling for the elimination of violence against women and girls.

Commenced on Saturday, and ending on December 10, Human Rights Day, the club hopes to spread awareness in Wangaratta through orange banners hanging at the Rowan Street underpass and at Merriwa Park, plus posters of awareness will be displayed in many public places, including a school display at the post office arcade.

This year’s theme is UNITE! calling for whole societies to work together to eliminate violence and most essentially to involve both genders in all discussions and forums.

Zonta Wangaratta president Elizabeth Wilson said the campaign calls on the local community to join forces in addressing violence against women and girls.

“Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive violations of human rights and is a global pandemic; coercive control and domestic abuse is more than just physical or sexual violence,” she said.

“Zonta International envisages a world in which women’s rights are recognised as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

“Already 58 women have been murdered this year, exceeding last year’s toll and the year isn’t even over.

“In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions with men and no woman lives in fear of violence.”

Zonta Wangaratta welcomes new members and if anyone is interested you can make contact through email: zontawangaratta@gmail.com or via the website www.zontawangaratta. com.au.

TAKING A STAND: Zonta Wangaratta members (from left) Jen Kirby, Kate Jackson, Lois Knox, Lauren Begley and Elizabeth Wilson have been spreading awareness among the community during the 16 days of activism.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

CWA Christmas Fair coming soon THE North Eastern Group of CWA Victoria Inc will hold their annual fair on Sunday, December 10 in the Wangaratta CWA Hall in Templeton Street Wangaratta from 10am until 1pm.

King Valley, Moyhu, Whorouly, and Barnawartha branches will have Christmas goodies for sale in the hall, and Wangaratta branch will be serving Devonshire

tea in the meeting room of the hall.

There will be Christmas cakes, puddings, shortbreads, jams and sauces among the great variety of Christmas goods for sale.

There will also be gingerbread for decoration by children (and mums) on the day.

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With the busiest time of year approaching, Australia Post is urging dog owners to help take simple steps like ensuring their dogs are secure in another room, where they can’t escape, when posites are delivering packages to the front door.

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Remembering Beverley with love

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

A TOUCHING memorial to a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister was unveiled at Wangaratta Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.

The bronze memorial features former Wangaratta resident Beverley Byfield enjoying her favourite pastime: reading a story to one of her grandsons.

It was created by Andrew Poppleton, who is renowned for his sculptures of famous Australians, including Michael Long’s statue at Essendon Football Club’s headquarters, and Dr Hugh Wirth’s likeness at Victoria’s RSPCA headquarters.

EJ Wright and Sons Memorials of Wangaratta completed the stonework for the memorial.

Beverley’s husband, Stewart (the ad man who created the well-known ‘Drink, Drive, Bloody Idiot’ road safety campaign and who is also originally from Wangaratta) said Beverley belonged to a family with connections to Australia’s history.

Her great uncle is Paddy Hannan, a gold prospector whose lucrative discovery on June 14, 1893 set off a major gold rush in Western Australia.

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HONOURING HER MEMORY: Members of Beverley Byfield’s family gathered on Sunday for the unveiling of a bronze memorial at the Wangaratta Cemetery, which was blessed by Fr Nathan Verallo of Wangaratta’s St Patrick’s Catholic Church. tablished at Greta, not far from Ned Kelly’s family, was owned by Beverley’s great great grandfather William Watson, who was also gaoled for being a Kelly supporter.

Legend has it that one of her ancestors is buried on top of Ned’s mother, Ellen Kelly.

Beverley attended Wangaratta High School, and grad-

uated from Prince Henry Hospital, Monash and Harvard universities.

She lived a life devoted to caring for others, including nursing at the Cabrini Rehabilitation Centre and Sacred Heart Mission.

Stewart said the bronze was a fitting way to honour the memory of a woman

who loved spending time with family, including her two daughters Marlese and Natalie.

The child in the sculpture represents all four of her beloved grandsons, Oscar, Tommy, Freddie and Iggy, who adored the grandmother they called ‘Mimi’ or ‘Meems’.

Stewart said while Bev-

erley had lived away from the rural city for some time, they had been married in Wangaratta, and following her passing in 2021, Beverley was laid to rest in Wangaratta in an older section of the cemetery located between two oak trees.

“I felt the bronze was a great way to honour Bev’s

memory in a symbolic way, in lieu of a headstone. It conjures up really fond memories of her in a really nice spot,” Stewart said.

Family members gathered at the cemetery on Sunday for the unveiling of the memorial, which was blessed by Fr Nathan Verallo from Wangaratta’s St Patrick’s Catholic Church.

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Murray cod season is opening today THE iconic Murray cod is back on the menu, with the season for the native species opening this morning.

After a three-month closed season to allow the species to breed in peace, anglers can now head to their favourite productive cod waters across the North East, be it lakes or rivers such as the King, Ovens, Buffalo, Mitta, Kiewa and Goulburn.

Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said cod opening was one of the most popular times for

Victorian fishers and their families to enjoy time together in the great outdoors.

“For many die-hard freshwater fishers December 1 is like Christmas, with trips planned months in advance to ensure they can wet a line at cod opening,” he said.

“We’ve already got some of the best Murray cod fisheries in the country like Lake Eildon and several other waters are booming off the back of more fish stocking than the rest of Australia

combined and sensible catch limits including the slot of between 55 and 75 centimetres.

“With capacity being tripled at Arcadia and more Murray cod being produced right here in Victoria thanks to the State Government’s continued investment and your fishing licence fees, cod opening will be memorable for many years to come.”

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PHOTO: Courtesy VFA

Volunteerism impresses Tidy Towns judge Friday, November 27, 2013

BY STEVEN BURKE

UNDER THE CANOPY: National Tidy Towns judge, Dick Olesinski is shown around the King George V Gardens by Wangaratta Community Pride committee chair, Marg Pullen.

PHOTO: Luke Plummer

A WHIRLWIND tour of Wangaratta has blown the mind of National Tidy Towns judge, Dick Olesinski.

Mr Olesinski is the man charged with deciding whether Wangaratta or any of the six other national tidy town finalists will take out the top award.

Wangaratta is up against Queensland’s Mundubberra, the Northern Territory’s Titjikala, South Australia’s Kingston, Nundle in NSW, Sheffield in Tasmania and South Australian coastal town, Walpole.

And while Mundubberra boasts a big mandarin as one of its main assets, Mr Olesinski said Wangaratta’s volunteerism was among

10 years ago its best features.

“The spirit of volunteerism is very much alive in Wangaratta and the environs,” he said.

“It seems there’s always somebody wanting to do something in Wangaratta.”

That volunteerism could hold Wangaratta in good stead to win the title, as “community action and partnerships” is one of the main categories for the award.

“All the volunteer groups work in partnership with council.

“After all they’ve been through, the Rural City of Wangaratta is very very supportive of what the community is trying to achieve in keeping their part of Victoria and Australia beautiful.”

Mr Olesinki said Wangaratta’s focus on the past and the future was also inspiring.

“From what I can see there’s a real strong foundation of protecting the past, with all the heritage groups that are so interested in ensuring heritage and history is protected that’s come through really strongly.

“You’ve got that foundation of the past and you’ve got the future at your schools.

“That is just mind-blowing

what we saw at St Bernard’s (Primary School).

“These kids here in Wangaratta more than understand sustainability – they’re acting out sustainability in what they’re doing with their waste reduction and monitoring energy.”

Mr Olesinski’s trip included meetings with community groups in Oxley and Eldorado, while students from St Bernard’s and Whitfield Primary School also spoke about their sustainability projects.

He also had dinner at Watermarc on Friday night, where he was able to see the Ovens Riverside Precinct fully illuminated, something he described as “a real asset”.

The national tidy towns winner will be announced in Victor Harbour on April 4 and 5 next year.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

THE DELIGHTFUL DOUBLE-BARRED FINCH

By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS AUSTRALIA’S native grass-finches are among our most spectacular and wellloved birds.

Most species occur in tropical northern parts of the country, or in the drier interior, where there is a proliferation of seeding grasses that provide these birds with a year-round supply of seed on which to feed.

That said, there are four species of finches that occur throughout the northeast Victorian region, some such as the Red-browed Finch being widespread and very common, and others that are much rarer and restricted to certain localities, such as the delightful little Double-barred Finch.

Double-barred Finches come in two forms.

There is a sub-species that has a black rump that occurs throughout Australia’s Top End and Kimberley regions, and there is the white-rumped form that ranges from the northern tip of Queensland right down through central and southern Queensland, through all but the far west of New South Wales, and into the far north-east and eastern coastal tip of Victoria.

Here in the north-east, right at the extreme edge of their range, Doublebarred Finches occur only in small, isolated pockets of suitable habitat and they are by far the rarest and most seldom encountered species of finch.

Historically in this region, Doublebarred Finches were only known to inhabit the Albury region and it wasn’t until about 1980 that the species was recorded elsewhere, initially near Taminick

in the Warby Ranges and subsequently at locations near Glenrowan, Chiltern and Lilliput near Rutherglen.

Though it is likely that the species is naturally occurring and potentially spreading throughout the region, there is also plausible speculation that birds may have escaped from captive collections as Double-barred Finches are kept as aviary birds.

Whatever the case, we are indeed fortunate to have this species occurring locally.

Though they may lack the bright colours of many other finches, they are very delicate looking birds and have exquisite intricate markings, the most prominent being their bold black chest band which, coupled with their black facial mask band, forms a double-bar across the birds’ chest when viewed front-on.

Their dark wings are lightly spotted white and they have a chocolate brown back and head, and crisp white face, chest and breast.

Their call is a distinctive drawn-out squeak as well as other sharp contact notes that birds give to maintain contact in a group.

Typically, they occur in pairs or small flocks up to 3-5 birds, though they may also occur singly or mixed in with mobs of other small birds such as Southern Whiteface, Yellow-rumped Thornbills or Diamond Firetails.

A LITTLE TREEASURE: Fluffed-up on a cool morning – the delicate Double-barred Finch.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

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The Meaning of Technology ELLIE Hutchieson took second place in the 2023 Wangaratta Young Writers Award year five/six story category with this piece.

The competition was again jointly run by the Rotary Club of Wangaratta, and the Rotary Club of Wangaratta Appin Park, in conjunction with the Wangaratta Library.

“I love you so much Ted, I will never leave you!”

That’s what she said six years ago.

I wish I could go back in time and find out what I’ve done wrong.

I never get recognised, I feel deserted and miserable.

Sometimes I try to remember the good times, the times we went on adventures and didn’t have a worry in the world, or the times we ran around in the backyard giggling. We were hysterical together.

I also think about the first time we met each other. It was love at first sight, or so I thought.

Now she glares at this luminous rectangular screen. It’s like I’m transparent, like a ghost.

I’m very worn down holes covering my legs like a swarm of wasps, and a missing eye. I have germs in nooks and crannies, most

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Ever since she got this glowing object, all she does is stare at it, no emotion shown, just staring. I sit in the corner of her room and stare at inanimate objects, it’s not like I could do anything else. All I want is some recognition, I just want her to turn around and realise that I have feelings as well. I may just be a stuffed animal, but I can feel things too. Some things that happen have a huge impact on me. Like this stupid rectangle.

All I want is some love - is that too much to ask for!? I feel bitter and heartbroken, lonely and depressed.

Sometimes this shape plays sounds. Some can be strange and echo, while others can be talking in different pitches.

Every day she gets more and more ignorant and more and more addicted, she doesn’t take pride in anything she used to love AKA me.

She stares at the thing every day; she lays so still sometimes she can start to worry me. Why did my girl have to change, why oh why!?

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She used to take me everywhere. We had the most fun any teddy bear and their child could have. She never left me, if she went somewhere I just followed in her tracks. I was her “shadow”.

But it all changed on June 6th, 2011. My girl and her mother went shopping. My girl came back and had a pleasant look on her face. I could tell she was delighted.

She held a box in her hand. At first I didn’t quite understand, I must admit I was a bit baffled by what she had in her hand. Turns out it was the glowing rectangle.

Ever since that day, she’s been addicted.

Sometimes her mother yells at her to get off this device. It works for a limited time.

Over the years the device has changed. She has gained more and more devices and of course the obsession has grown and grown. She has a pile of old ones, just sitting there.

She doesn’t understand me.

I’m meant to be loved and cherished - is that too much to ask for!?

I feel like technology is taking over, but what would I know? I’m just a depressed old scruffy bear with no meaning of life.

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Magnificent family home with space PERFECTLY located between Wangaratta and Benalla this property at 230 Old Hume Highway Glenrowan provides the perfect opportunity for some one looking for a virtually brand new home on a 4.96 acre allotment.

The home has been built with no expense spared f rom top to bottom with a large range of extras added.

Some features include stone benchtops throughout, induction cooktop,

electric oven, Velux skylights, feature tiles and ample storage space.

The home consists of four generous sized bedrooms all with built in robes and the main bedroom has a walk in robe with ensuite.

Heating and cooling are well catered for with Daikin ducted ref rigerated heating and cooling plus wood combustion heating in the family room.

Other features include butler’s pan-

try, powder room, double remote garage door with internal access and an amazing outdoor area with a great outlook to Mount Glenrowan.

The land is fully fenced and has town water connected and septic tank all up and running.

All you have to do is move in and landscape to your liking.

Contact Nutrien Harcourts now for your private inspection

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Location | 230 Old Hume Highway, Glenrowan

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

‘Sinclair’s’, 41 Ellis Lane, Greta VIC 3675 67.5 hectares | 167 acres

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE 4.00PM FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER 2023

CONTACT: Bernard Ivone 0428 522 572 bernard.ivone@nutrien.com.au VISIT: paullscollard.com.au/property/2423

• Exceptional grazing block ideal for sheep and cattle • Subdivided into 14 paddocks. Very good fencing • Level to rolling terrain. Rye and clover pastures • Fully enclosed 75m2 (approx) shed with concrete floor • 5 dams. Established shade and shelter trees.

• Glenrowan / Moyhu main road and Ellis Lane f rontages • Perfect out paddock and numerous house sites with views ‘Sinclair’s’ is a highly regarded small holding in the heart of the renowned Greta district. Current ownership since 2003. Inspections & offers highly advised.

TERMS: 1% DEPOSIT WITH OFFER. SETTLEMENT 90 DAYS. The vendor shall have sole discretion to accept or reject any offer submitted and the highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Tuesday 12 th December, 2023 at 12noon 23 Baker St, Wangaratta | Ph: (03) 5722 2663 | garrynash.com.au |

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Machinery Fordson super Major, Industrial motor 79HP, Burder front end loader, Registered 614hrs; 12ft Dhaval V hull boat & trailer 6HP Evinrude motor, registered, 4 seats; Trail behind 200Ltr spray unit 6m boom spray foam marker L&R 12v system; 100Ltr Silvan selecta Diesel fuel pod; 5Ft Slasher, new bearings; Connor Shae seed drill 18-disc 9ft wide; International offset discs, rubber wheels towable; Carry all 6ft 7; Balti super spreader; Harrows; Ferguson Mouldboard plough; 3pl lifting jib; 3pl Scarrifier; 3pl Ferguson posthole digger; 3pl grader blade; Southern cross windmill 29ft; Stock crate 10.2ft x 6.8ft; Sheep crate 8ftx6.3ft; Tank stand x2; Chainmesh; Assorted pine posts; Assorted sheets of iron; Concrete strainer post; 14 concrete inline posts; Old farm gates; Galvanized small goods smoker; Alfa-Laval hammermill; Assortment of rims/tyres Sunraysia; 6x old bathtubs; Pellet of Webber kettle heat beads; 5x 50cal Ammo boxes; Steel Ute box; Iron sheets 6m lengths; Concrete colvits; Assortment of steel posts; Assortment of red box post; Stock signs; Pot belly stove; Meat smoker; 2x Gas operated copper; Metal box 450x820x400 lockable; Assorted step ladders and extension; Antica air compressor 180ltrsp/min; Honda generator power lite 2kva; Wooden doors; Saddle bag, stock saddle & stand – A.M King Sydney; Stock whip; 2x Horse drawn timber turntables; 4x Round Hay feeder rings; 2 x Kayaks Australs 2up; 2x Kitchen sinks; Concrete post Moulds

Join us at the top

HANSONVILLE CLEARING SALE

Butchery Equipment Sausage filler 15LB; Prepacking machine; Pickle pump; 240V meat mincer; Victorian master’s bandsaw; Multiple meat saws; Butcher block; Aluminium meat tubs; Rolling pins; Homemade 100ltr thick esky; Assorted butchery equipment Household Various platters and serving plates, salad bowls; Baking dishes; Pyrex; Glassware; crystal and glass, bowls, vases, wine glasses; Crockery; Vintage- Royal Albert; Royal Winton; Shelley; Colcough; bunnykins; Silverware; Rodd cutlery; teapot, jug, sugar bowl; Tupperware; Sewing machines - singer & janome, plus sewing baskets, with miscellaneous items; Kitchen appliances; Kitchen utensils; Antique chest draws; Leather Lazyboy recliner; Cake/ biscuit tins; Glass coffee table; Antique leather chair; Autumn tapestry; Buffet/sideboard; Vintage scales; Ramikins, mortar/pestle, various jugs; Shelley plate; Xmas plate bowls utensils bundle; Sunbeam smoothie blender; Stick blender; Breville mixmaster; Vase and flower arrangement; Sewing basket - cross stitch, embroidery thread, smocking; Singer sewing box - mixed tools, cotton thread, lace ribbon, binding, Velcro, quilt padding, dried lavender; Pool cues; Plush kids Xmas stockings; Portable cot; Vintage books - 1887 Crown Jewels; Shakespeare’s works; Cane Baskets; Foot spa Some pictures available for viewing at www.corcoranparker.com.au or on our Facebook Page.

Terms of Sale: EFT, Cash or approved cheque on day of sale, I.D required: Bidding number system will apply.

For Further details contact: Vendor: Mike 0488 276 336 - Agent: Reiley 0455 550 625

Question about real estate?

Call us 5722 1428 Level 1, 40 Reid St, Wangaratta apex@email.propertyme.com

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“REEDY RETREAT”, STAMPS LANE, NORTH WANGARATTA (28.0 HA) AFFORDABLE ALLROUNDER Unique opportunity to secure highly productive and affordable lifestyle/grazing property on the northern outskirts of the regional centre of Wangaratta.

Perfectly suited also to equine enthusiasts.

Borders the permanent Reedy Creek to the northeast with easy access via the unsealed Stamps Lane to the south-west via a gated entrance. Partly cleared and described as being of flat to slightly undulating topography with soil types comprised predominantly of highly fertile alluvial creek flats.

One paddock only with an abundance of grass and heavy carrying capacity. Ability to support 25 breeding cows or the equivalent of 50 young steers for additional income. Close to the major livestock selling centres at Wangaratta and Wodonga.

Multiple idyllic caravan and camping sites adjacent to Reedy Creek and other internal waterways.

Also supports recreational activities to include fishing, bike riding, horse riding, etc. Additional improvements include haysheds and cattle yards.

Only minutes to the beautiful Ovens River and only 2.5 hours from Melbourne CBD. Less than 5 kms to all key services in Wangaratta to include supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, retail outlets, etc.

Inspections: For Sale:: Contact:

“Experience and Reputation”

Strictly By Appointment Only $550,000 John Honeychurch 0419 790 924

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X-TRAIL HAS ROOTS IN ‘ENEMY TERRITORY’

■ HIGH END: The new Nissan X-Trail puts on a face to challenge any of its mid-size SUV opponents.

By DEREK OGDEN, Marque Motoring IN one of the most competitive segments of the automobile industry one company has called on rivals for one of its most important products.

Nissan has put together its fourth generation X-Trail with parts from the Mitsubishi Outlander on a Nissan-Renault Alliance CMC-F platform.

Weighing in with six petrolpowered variants in front or all-wheel drive – there are two e-Power hybrid electric vehicles on the horizon – the bitser takes on the task of making up ground on well-established rivals such as Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson.

The new X-Trail comes with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine in front-wheel drive, or optional Intelligent 4x4, with all four grades – ST, ST-L, Ti and Ti-L, with a mix of five or seven seats - fitted with an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission.

Well-equipped from the entry-level ST front-wheel drive at $36,750, plus on-road costs, to the range-leading Ti-L AWD, $52,990, on test was the ST-L AWD 7 seat priced at $46,290.

All X-Trails are covered

by Nissan’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and roadside assistance over the same period.

Service packages are available.

STYLING Nissan says the new CMF-

C platform, from its alliance with Renault, allows for 27 per cent greater torsional stiffness than before, while the use of ultra high-tensile steel in the body has almost doubled over the old car.

Weight savings have been found by using composite material for the rear tailgate, and aluminium for the front and rear doors, front fenders, and bonnet.

The test car paint job turned out to be something of a work of art, the basic white with black highlights really holding the redesigned rear together, giving the vehicle a unique, sharper look than before.

The signature V-Motion grille and double-decker headlamps add to the Nissan(ness) of the MY23 model, while twotone body colours – white and black here - make their Nissan debut.

The ST-L rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels.

INTERIOR A spacious cabin is versatile, with sliding second row seats to allow for passable access to the optional third row, maximising seating for up to seven.

Rear doors open wide, allowing ease of loading.

Despite retaining the same 2705 mm wheelbase as the previous X-Trail, there’s more space in the second row, with generous leg and knee room.

There’s no skimping on headroom.

The big let-down, however, is the lack of leg room in a

third row only suitable to take children.

Synthetic leather seats, heated at the front, include power-adjustable driver’s seat.

There’s dual-zone climate control, 360-degree parking camera view, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and leatheraccented steering wheel. Inside, the vehicle is dominated by black surrounds.

However, brown inserts scattered around the cabin, plus white contrasting stitching surprisingly give the gloom a lift.

Storage includes generous cup holders up front, room for big bottles in the doors and a huge central bin.

Under the console is another large tray.

The boot floor is split into two removable panels that lift and slot in vertically to separate and hide items.

It also includes limited under-floor storage for slimmer items.

The X-Trail has a temporary spare wheel.

ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS Launching on a brand-new platform, the new X-Trail is offered with a 2.5-litre fourcylinder petrol engine – the same unit as in the Outlander - producing 135 kW of power and 244 Nm of torque.

In front-wheel drive or optional Intelligent 4x4, all grades are fitted with an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission.

Maximum braked towing

capacity has been increased to 2000 kg.

SAFETY Advanced safety tech earned the X-Trail a five-star ANCAP rating in 2022.

On hand is lane keeping assist, lane centring assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, driver attention alert, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree vehicle view and door exit warning.

Forward autonomous emergency braking, with pedestrian and cyclist detection, while low-speed reverse AEB is handy when parking, the latter producing a shock to the driver’s system when first introduced to it in the test vehicle without forewarning.

DRIVING Performance has seen the benefit of extensive engineering work, with the ST-L skipping along nicely on the bitumen.

An upgraded (9 kW / 18 Nm) 135 kW / 244 Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivers more pep with little noise, vibration and harshness making their way into the cabin.

Fuel consumption on test rose as high as 11.5 litres per 100 kilometres in town traffic, while the best recorded was 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres on a motorway run, averaging within the 7.8 combined urban / highway consumption claimed by Nissan.

Following a full overhaul

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP ST 2WD $36,750 ST AWD 7 SEAT $37,790 ST-L 2WD $43,190 ST-L AWD 7 SEAT $46,290 TI AWD $49,990 TI AWD EPOWER HYBRID $54,190 TI-L AWD $52,990 TI-L AWD EPOWER HYBRID $57,190 NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NISSAN DEALER FOR DRIVE-AWAY PRICES.

of chassis and suspension tuning, the new X-Trail has improved on-road ride and handling considerably. With the new Intelligent 4x4 system designed to react quicker than before, power off road is seamlessly transferred from front to rear wheels to help with stability and traction.

As well as hill descent control, the X-Trail ST-L offers five drive and terrain modes – Auto, Eco, Sport, Snow and Off-Road – accessed by a rotator on the centre console.

SUMMARY It’s anyone’s guess how the Nissan will compete on the congested mid-size SUV sales trail.

The well-specced ST-L could hold the key.

RATINGS Looks: 8/10 Performance: 6/10 Safety: 8/10 Thirst: 7/10 Practicality: 7/10 Comfort: 6/10 Tech: 7/10 Value: 5/10

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Public notices

Public notices

Lighting of the Christmas Tree Join us TONIGHT Friday 1 December for the lighting of the Christmas Tree! Starting at 6:30pm at Riverside square on Faithfull Street, enjoy a sausage sizzle and gelato, with activities, entertainment, and a special guest appearance by Santa!

2024/2025 Budget – Have Your Say We're seeking community input to help us shape the 2024/25 budget.

Each year council prepares an annual budget which enables us to manage and deliver our 50 plus services as well as invest in works like roads, footpaths, community facilities and other infrastructure. What should we fund next financial year? Have your say now on Connect Wangaratta - https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au Submissions close Friday 5 January 2024.

Public notices

The scramble is on TONIGHT! Join us for a fun and festive Christmas Scavenger Hunt! Scramble through the streets of Wangaratta to find all the hidden letters, decode the secret message, and collect your prize!

You can also go into the draw for a chance to win local store vouchers!

Collect your map from the Wangaratta Kiosk on Reid Street (outside Commonwealth Bank) at 6pm on Friday 1 December, to join in the fun!

For more information visit our website or Facebook page.

Draft Gambling Policy and Gambling Action Plan

Free Parking Rural City of Wangaratta is offering free parking again this festive season to encourage people to shop local for Christmas. Parking will be free throughout Wangaratta’s CBD between Friday 8 December 2023 and Monday 1 January 2024, with time limits still applying.

Please be advised that Council's customer service counter will be closed from 1pm-5pm on Thursday 7 December 2023 (this includes phone calls). The customer service counter will reopen on Friday 8 December in line with our usual operating hours. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Planning and Environment Act 1987 WANGARATTA PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment C79wangPt1 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C79wangPt1 to the Wangaratta Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment implements the key recommendations of the Wangaratta Health Precinct Structure Plan into the Planning Scheme, rezones land at 8 Sadler Street, Wangaratta.

A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, at the Department of Transport and Planning website www. planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange a time to view the Amendment.

A copy of the Amendment can also be inspected, free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Wangaratta Rural City Council, Wangaratta Government Centre, 68–68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta and on the Council website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au Stuart Menzies, Director, State Planning Services, Department of Transport and Planning

The following policy is currently out for consultation. To view this policy, visit our website https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/YourCouncil/Public-notices or see us in person at the Wangaratta Government Centre. Submissions must be in writing via email, mail, or in person.

For more information visit the Public Notices page on our website. All submissions and any proposed changes will be considered by Council prior to the policy being adopted.

The consultation period for this policy has now been extended until 31 Jan 2024. The Gambling Policy is to outline Council’s future approach to protecting the Wangaratta community from gambling harm. The Policy outlines Council’s position on gambling and will guide Council’s roles and responsibilities in relation to all forms of gambling within the Rural City of Wangaratta.

To make a submission please visit Connect Wangaratta on www.connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au or visit our website for traditional methods of submission.

Submissions close 5.00pm 31 January 2024.

Guess what Wangaratta! We have launched a new engagement portal called Connect Wangaratta to give residents an opportunity to have their say. Engage with Council via our new online hub and be a part of the decision-making process. Register now https:// connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/

Positions vacant Learning & Development Advisor Gallery Officer Community Care Worker Domestic Care Worker Aquatic Education Instructor Aquatic Education Instructor - Schools Group Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Lifeguard PAC Theatre Technician Supervisor - Front of House

Locals Choice Are you ready to win big Wangaratta? Because we have a big competition coming your way!

We’re celebrating the launch of Connect Wangaratta with a local photography competition!

Do you know your backyard well? Are you pretty nifty with a camera? Perhaps you have a favourite spot you’d love to shout about?

Local’s Choice is asking locals to submit their favourite photos from around our region via our new portal for a chance to win some amazing prizes.

Register now and get snapping!

For further information on these positions please visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers.

https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harvey Benton

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harry Bussell

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 542 928

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

South Ward 0429 475 863

City Ward 0400 669 615

d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Council Contact Details 03 5722 0888 council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Wangaratta Government Centre Cnr Ford & Ovens Streets Wangaratta 3677 PO Box 238, Wangaratta, VIC 3676. Open - Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm Closed - Public Holidays

j.herry@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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IN PERSON BY PHONE BY EMAIL 37 Rowan Street, classifieds@ 5723 0101 Wangaratta nemedia.com.au 3677

WHEN TO BOOK

Chronicle Classifieds 2pm business day prior to print North East Jobs 3pm Friday

SELLING A CAR

2 WEEKS REGIONAL WITH PICTURE

from $42

OPEN HOURS 9AM TO 5PM MON-FRI

BUY ONLINE

General Classifieds: wangarattachronicle.com.au Employment: northeastjobs.com.au Real Estate: northeastproperty.com.au

WANGARATTA’S MARKET PLACE WITH OVER 40,000 READERS EACH WEEK IN PRINT AND ONLINE TRADES & SERVICES

TARRAWINGEE FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB

AGM

TUESDAY 12TH DECEMBER, 2023 7.30pm at the TFNC Clubrooms All welcome.

CLASSIFIEDS - 5723 0101

Glenrowan Fire Brigade Fire Season Meeting Tuesday December 5 7.30pm Glenrowan Fire Station New Volunteers welcome All brigade members to attend.

Enquiries: Peter 0408 313 979

TENDERS

Gravel Road Re-sheeting Delivery - Contract No. 23/6517 ˆ˨˜˧˔˕˟ˬ ˤ˨˔˟˜Ѓ˘˗ ʶˢˡ˧˥˔˖˧ˢ˥˦ ˔˥˘ ˜ˡ˩˜˧˘˗ ˧ˢ submit tenders for the loading and delivery of ˚˥˔˩˘˟ ˙ˢ˥ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʺ˥˔˩˘˟ ˅ˢ˔˗ ˅˘ʠ˦˛˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ Program 2023/24 in the eastern area of the Shire.

The contract requires the loading and delivery of approximately 5,000 cubic metres of gravel ˙˥ˢˠ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʻˢ˥˦˘˦˛ˢ˘ ˄˨˔˥˥ˬ ˔˧ ʸ˩˘˥˧ˢˡʡ A copy of the tender document is available by going to http://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/ ˧˘ˡ˗˘˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘˚˜˦˧˘˥˜ˡ˚ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ʸʠ˃˥ˢ˖˨˥˘ ˣˢ˥˧˔˟ to download documents. Documents are free to download.

Tenders will be received up until 2pm Wednesday 20 December 2023.

www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au Phone: 1300 365 003

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CLASSIFIEDS

WORK! 5723 0101

WANTED Person to weed small garden, 1 hrs work, $150.

Good job required.

O. P. INDUSTRIES Pty. Ltd. KW /ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĞƐ ŚĂƐ Ă ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ available for an APPRENTICE PLUMBER (MECHANICAL SERVICES) Please forward resumes to OP Industries Pty Ltd P.O. Box 453 tĂŶŐĂƌĂƩĂ s/ 3677 Email: opwang@opindustries.com.au ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ͗ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ ϭϯ͕ ϮϬϮϯ͘

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classifieds@nemedia.com.au

Call after 10am at 5/53 Irving Street, Wangaratta.

TENDERS

ANTIQUES, vintage, retro, collectables, hand tools, power tools, shed paraphernalia and much more, 24 Kurrajong Lane, Glenrowan (Hamilton Park Estate), Saturday Nov 2 and Sunday Nov 3 from 7am.

W H E E L E R Earthworks, available for all your household earthwork needs, yard clean ups, stump removals, driveway and more, available weekdays and weekends. Call Marcus on 0491 094 545.

EMPLOYMENT

Finding the right job for you matters to us

CONCRETING - Big or small jobs. Paths, driveways, shed slabs, verandahs. 15 years experience. For a free q u o t e p h o n e Tr e v Anderson on 0422 200 761.

DOG TRAINER, Frank Vickers, behavioural solutions, 0418 314 610.

MARKS Mowing, reasonable prices, ride on mowing, edging, clean up, spraying and any waste removal. Ph 0472 603 156.

WANGARATTA DISTRICT SPECIALIST SCHOOL JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM IN 2024

Occupational Therapist – Ongoing As part of our team, you will…

Collaborate with teaching staff, and other Allied Health professionals to support our students with intellectual disabilities.

Work with our young people aged 5-18 to ensure they can access the curriculum, meet their individualised goals and transition successfully into the community.

Time fraction negotiable and includes 11 weeks paid school holidays.

Please contact the school on 5721 7424 or via wangaratta.ss@education.vic.gov.au for more information or to organize a tour.

Private General Practice requires a PART-TIME GENERAL PRACTICE RECEPTIONIST Fixed term (Gap Year Student) (Four days a week plus ongoing relieving if available) Previous General Practice experience advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

Good communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Please forward CV with minimum 3 referees to: admin@wangmed.com.au or Business Manager 34 Green Street Wangaratta, VIC 3677 Applications close: December 8, 2023

EMPLOYMENT

C L OT H E S , t o o l s , furniture, gardening stuff and plants, bric-abrac and plenty more, 113 Main St, Eldorado, Saturday Nov 2 from 9am.

TRADES & SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT

Recruitment online job ID 1387697.

Apply by December 8, 2023.

Vacancies

ANUM – Rehabilitation

Part Time, Permanent Contract 64 hours per fortnight

Security Guard

Part or Full Time, Permanent Contracts 12 hour shifts

Enrolled Nurse - Endoscopy

Part Time – Permanent Contract 40 hours per fortnight For further details and employment opportunities visit

northeasthealth.org.au/careers

WANGARATTA DISTRICT SPECIALIST SCHOOL JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM IN 2024

Classroom teacher – Full time

ƓʭǶ̂Ƕʭ̉ύ ̷ƓơʉύΰύΞÄơʡǶƚơɃʭǶĬȤύ ǒơƚύ ĬʉơΠύ ÀơʉȽĬɃơɃʭύÀĬʉʭύáǶȽơύάύ͎̀Ά̀​̀ύYɡʽʉʡύʄơʉύǐɡʉʭɃǶǒǧʭύ YơĬȤʭǧύ ĬʉơύėɡʉȟơʉύΞÄơʡǶƚơɃʭǶĬȤύ ǒơƚύ ĬʉơΠ ÀơʉȽĬɃơɃʭύÀĬʉʭύáǶȽơύ̀Ά͊̀ύ,Cáύ ɡɃʭʉĬƓʭ For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services (03) 5728 0316. ȤɡʡǶɃǒύ$ĬʭơʡΈύ̀͐Θ͂̈́Θ̈́̀̈́͆ Application instructions can be found on our website.

As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccinations, ƒɡɡʡʭơʉύ̂ĬƓƓǶɃĬʭǶɡɃύĬɃƚύ^Ƀ̺ʽơɃ̱ĬύǶȽȽʽɃǶʡĬʭǶɡɃύǶʡύ ȽĬɃƚĬʭɡʉ̉ύǐɡʉύĬȤȤύʡʭĬ̶Άύ ύƓɡʄ̉ύɡǐύ̉ɡʽʉύ̂ĬƓƓǶɃĬʭǶɡɃύʡʭĬʭʽʡύ ǶʡύʉơʇʽǶʉơƚύʽʄɡɃύĬʄʄȤǶƓĬʭǶɡɃΆύ ȤȤύʡʭĬ̶ύ̃ǧɡύ̃ɡʉȟύǶɃύɡʽʉύ ʉơʡǶƚơɃʭǶĬȤύĬǒơƚύƓĬʉơύʽɃǶʭʡύĬȤʡɡύʉơʇʽǶʉơύĬύƓʽʉʉơɃʭύ $^ÔύƓǧơƓȟ To apply and for full details on the positions, please log on to: www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

We have a large, dedicated team of teachers, education support staff and allied health professionals who ensure we meet the social, emotional and educational requirements of each student. Our students who have intellectual disabilities all access the Victorian Curriculum through individual education plans.

Our values are reflected in our motto: “Together we will: Be learners, be safe, be respectful.”

This is based on the belief that children learn best in a co-operative environment that is happy, challenging and supportive.

Please contact the school on 5721 7424 or via wangaratta.ss@education.vic.gov.au for more information or to organize a tour.

Recruitment online job ID 1388625.

Apply by December 12, 2023.

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McLEOD, Stuart.

3/10/1942 - 20/11/2023 Loving husband of Tina (dec).

Father of Anthony, Gavan, Julie and Justin.

Father-in-law to Brigitte and Susan.

Gromps to Aaron, Alex, Nick, Emily, Hannah, Josh, Shayla (dec), Jack and Adam.

Great-grandfather to Taya, Ataahlia, Zaila and Kaea.

Departed this world surrounded by family, resting in heaven surrounded by family.

Loved forever.

Graveside service will be held at Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 FrankstonDandenong Road, Dandenong South on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 3.30pm.

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SEAGER, Bronwyn.

2/5/1933 – 30/11/2023 Passed away peacefully at St Catherines, Wangaratta, surrounded by her loving family.

Much loved wife of John (dec).

Mother and mother-in-law of Graeme, Glenda, Daryl and Katrina, Denise and Bruce, Yvonne (dec) and Steven.

Loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

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VERWEY, Arie.

3/4/1937 – 25/11/2023 Arie sadly passed away at Northeast Health Wangaratta surrounded by his loving family.

Loved and loving husband of Feli.

Treasured father to Eddy.

Respected and cherished brother-in-law to Alex, Cristy and Jessie.

In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.

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MUSIC WITH A CAUSE BRUCE Poulter, a member of the Project 365 band U Can Cry, is excited about the staging of the initiative’s latest event, ‘The Ripple Effect’, at the Wangaratta Rodeo Grounds tomorrow.

With a community market and other local performers also part of the action, the day continues the group’s efforts to spark important conversations about mental health.

Their message is ‘it’s okay not to be okay’.

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22/8/1922 – 29/11/2010 Thirteen years have passed us by, Hard to believe that is true!

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SEAGER The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Bronwyn Seager will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Thursday, December 7, 2023, commencing at 10.30am.

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A SOUTH Wangaratta family is trying to make sure their house isn’t demolished to make way for road access to a potential future housing estate following the current public exhibition of a draft strategy.

Wangaratta council endorsed a Draft Low Density

GRAINGER, Wallace “Wal”.

7/9/1928 - 1/12/2022 To hear your voice, To see you smile, To sit and talk a little while.

To be together in the same old way, Would be our only wish today.

To your resting place we wander, place flowers with loving care.

No one knows the heart ache, as we turn and leave you there.

- Your loving wife Merle and son Ian.

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and Rural Residential Strategy that will in time allow for the resizing of lots for

potential land sales.

But the Eldridge family, who own a property on Wangaratta’s Pindari Road, were shocked when they looked at the plans and saw a road drawn in the exact location where their house is located.

Lana Eldridge has sought

legal advice with fears council could file a compulsory acquisition of her land in the future to install a connecting road and she wants it in writing from council that it’s not going to happen.

When alerted to the problem, Mayor Dean Rees has

attempted to alleviate the Eldridge family’s concerns that their home will be acquired.

“Council is not in the business of acquiring and demolishing properties, this is just an initial stage, and a draft plan and it will get chopped and changed half

a dozen times over the next few years,” Cr Rees said.

“This is purely a potential proposal and I don’t think council would ever say ‘hey you’re going to have to knock down your house because we need to put a road (there)’.

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BEEL, Dawn Janette.

November 29, 2019.

‘Somewhere over the rainbows, way up high…”

Our beautiful Dawny, in your heavenly home with your darling Robbie.

It is with hearts full of love and gratitude that we honour you.

We love you dearly, miss you deeply. ~ Your Sandi Dawn and loving family.

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Provincial Press Group (PPG) has The purchase also follows PPG’s publishing and printing technoloThe agreement also includes reached agreement with Luke Watacquisition of several NSW Central news services in regional NSW, mastheads, The Temora Independgies,” he said. son of Wilkie Watson Publications West and Hilltops mastheads from community newspapers were ent and Narrandera Argus and The PPG’s division North East Media to purchase his family’s Tumut ACM in May this year. more sort after for trusted coverLake News, the latter published (NEM) publishes the tri weekly based mastheads and business age of news and local government PPG chairman Hartley Higgins in with support of a Lake Cargelligo Wangaratta Chronicle and other New South Wales. said the additional mastheads, organisations. community services group.

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INITIAL PLANS: Rezoning proposals for South Wangaratta within the Draft Low Density and Rural Residential Strategy.

The potential connection road can be seen as a red arrow at the end of Pindari Road.

■ From page 1 Other residents in the South existing land,” Mr Swart said.

“This is purely out for Wangaratta area are worried A lot of these properties in consultation and that’s the best about windfall gains tax if lot sizes the ‘defer consideration area’ part about this - they don’t want a were reduced. are rural lifestyle properties, road going through their property Council director - sustainability which many people bought so and there may never, ever be a and culture, Stephen Swart, they could have animals or more road through their property. explained that the tax would only space to live on, but a change to “For me as a planning person, apply if the land schedule change LDRZ would cost several of these I can’t ever see it happening and is from one zone to another. properties thousands in windfall I’m happy to talk to our planners, “The tax will not apply to gains tax. but we want people to give their schedule changes within the “The key word there is feedback.” same zone, eg. moving from Rural consideration,” Mr Swart said.

But the Eldridge family will not Living Zone Schedule 1 to Rural “What we want to recognise be satisfied until the road marked Living Zone Schedule 2,” he said. is that if we ever considered that where their home is located is “The tax will apply to rezoning area we would do it as part of taken out of the plans. from one zone to another, eg future works.

“Councillors have said to me rezoning land from Rural Living “They are established they don’t want a road going Zone Schedule 1 to Low Density properties so they come with through my house, but it still Residential Zone.” their challenges so it will take a leaves me in a really bad situation There is also a parcel on fair bit to work out whether there until they do something about properties off Colson Drive is actual potential for smaller lot that,” Mrs Eldridge said. where the strategy notes, “Defer sizes.

“I don’t understand why it’s consideration of LDRZ until “We are just flagging it that if so hard for council to give me planning for the Long Term North we did want to have a look at it, something in writing and to West Growth Area occurs”. we’d have to do it later on, and change the plan.

Mr Swart said if council wanted we will do what we are currently “People say a lot of things but to look at rezoning that from doing and we will consult with when push comes to shove if it’s RLZ1 to LDRZ in the future, the our community.” not written down you haven’t got appropriate time to do that would Cr Rees said the schedule a leg to stand on.” be when they look at rezoning the amendment was triggered Mrs Eldridge has sought legal land to the north of Colson Drive. because state legislation requires advice and a planner since the “We don’t have any plans to municipalities to have enough draft strategy was released and do that in the short-term, which land in supply to service for the that advice has been that until the would probably be five to seven next 15-plus years. road access element is removed, years, because I can’t see us Submissions to the Draft Low it’s quite possible that a road getting their yet unless there is all Density and Rural Residential could be located there. of a sudden a massive take up of Strategy close on December 1.

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MAYORAL TILT: Cr Dave Fuller (centre) believes that given Cr Dean Rees (inset) will not run for council beyond 2024, future continuity of mayoral experience will be important when deciding the next mayor. Pictured also is Cr Harry Bussell. group to grow in different ways,” Cr Fuller said.

“As a team we have been very cohesive and the fortunate thing is that no matter who is in the role, we are working together as a team.”

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COUNCILLOR Dave Fuller great job for the last five years, Uniting is expected to contest for the units on Templeton there is an opportunity for a Street,” top job on council against

BY STEVE Cr Rees said. slight change that might enKELLY sitting Mayor Dean Rees at “As a councillor, more so, able someone else to get a feel it’s next Tuesday’s Wangaratta skelly@ about trying to help peofor the role and experience the ple nemedia.com.au council mayoral election. individually and make processes around it,” he said.

Cr Rees has occupied the term their lives better and easier as councillor and he With a new council to be - that’s spot of mayor for the last five will our job, to listen.” not nominate for coun- elected in October next year, years, with three years in cil The deputy mayor will also at the 2024 election, in- Cr Rees said there are still a be elected this term of council and two stead following the mayopting to spend more lot of things years on the previous term time to tick off and oral election and Cr Rees bewith family and on per- he refl ected about his time lieves Cr after succeeding Ken Clarke. sonal Harry Bussell would business. on council so far.

He will be vying for his like to take on the role again.

Cr Fuller said he would “We’ve certainly been lucky sixth consecutive term as accept “Whether he gets the posia nomination for the over the last seven years with tion I don’t know, mayor in what will be the mayoral as I think making up the numbers position to offer a lot of major last year of the current coun- continuity projects com- councillor (Harvey) to Benton elect someone else. from this term of ing to fruition cil ahead of state municipal council including the would like to have a go,” Cr into the next, pend- pools, the “The deputy mayoral postreetscape works, Rees said. elections in 2024. ing his re-election by voters Ned sition could change, which Kelly Discovery Hub, Cr Rees confirmed yester- at the But this could also play would allow 2024 council election. and getting others to have the social hous- out differently day that this will be his last “While Dean has done a ing project with the four experience and a slight shift on the go with the other councillors potentially in focus which can help the

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State honours for Chronicle

THE Wangaratta Chronicle has again been recognised as one of country Victoria’s premier newspapers at the Victorian Country Press Association’s annual awards, held in Melbourne last Friday.

The Chronicle won the award for “Overall Newspaper Excellence” in its circulation category of 2000 6000, for the second time in AWARDED: North East Media CEO Edward Higgins three years.

The award is the most (right) received the “Overall coveted within the industry, Newspaper Excellence” award acknowledging all facets - from Google’s Tom Curtis. journalism, photography, “A great mix of hard- hitlayout, advertising and over- ting journalism, community all production - involved in news and advertising feanewspaper production. tures is complemented by the North East Media CEO Ed- publication’s sport coverage. ward Higgins said the award “The advertising content is testament to the dedicat- was very reasonable, and TEAM EFFORT: Wangaratta Chronicle staff ed team at the Wangaratta the members celebrate their recent win artwork has been cre- Victorian for ‘Overall Newspaper Excellence” Country Press Association awards.

Chronicle who are commit- ated at the to a high standard. ted to producing the best PHOTO: Kurt Hickling AWARDED: “Of particular note are the possible local newspaper special This ‘head to sections such as a for their local community. the ‘Home & Garden’ lift out, head’ battle, “I would like to also thank a 36-page captured by Football and Netour loyal readers and adver- ball Wangaratta preview and a ‘Choose tisers for their ongoing sup- Local’ Chronicle promotion. port,” he said.

HEAD TO HEAD photographer “It is obvious that a great Country Press South deal Melissa of care and consideration Australia president Darren was Beattie, was invested in each page.

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Packages sold out ahead of Christmas Party Races return

By WILLSON MACK

FESTIVE FUN: Large crowds are expected for for this year’s Christmas races at Wangaratta Turf Club.

THE Wangaratta Turf Club’s Christmas Party Races are just a week away.

The meeting is set to be the first the club has staged since March’s Wangaratta Cup after track upgrades put a halt to local racing.

But the club is back bigger than ever with their annual Christmas Party Races, with only general admission tickets available after all packages sold out.

Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett said it looked like the event was more popular than ever.

“We’re sold out in all packages so there’s only general admission tickets available now which is really exciting,” Barrett said.

“Marquees, Grand Oaks, corporate suites and umbrella packages are completely sold out, it’s some of the biggest numbers we’ve had for a while.

“It’s a fantastic result for the club and we’re looking forward to hosting a great day out.

“This race day has grown every year since I’ve been at the club and we love delivering a good experience and providing a great day’s entertainment for the public.”

After the renovations, Barrett said the track is in terrific order.

“We’ve had horses on it over the past few weeks and have had strong feedback from our trainers and riders,” he said.

“We’ll have more horses on it before race day but the team have done a great job with it.”

There will be plenty of entertainment on deck with Glenn Starr Band, Dylan Raath and Marc Paola all performing, while there will be face painting on offer for the kids and Santa will be making a visit.

“Glenn Starr Band are booked in, Dylan Raath will be playing in the function areas and Marc Paola will be on in the general admission area,” Barrett said.

“There will also be plenty of entertainment for the kids.”

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SUNDAY, November 26 Stableford Winner: Daryl Johnstone 38.

Ball Winners: Mark Dean (2) 37, Glenn Ryan 36, Matt Sanders 36.

NTP: 4th Glenn Ryan, 8th Glenn Ryan, 13th Mick Reidy.

Monday, November 27 Stableford Veterans A Grade: Joe Marjanovic 39.

B Grade: Michael Baillie 37.

C Grade: Chris O’Keefe 40.

Ball Winners: Alan Sands 37, Brian Luxford 36, Ray Hyland 35, Alan White 35.

NTP: 4th Mike Monro, 8th Joe Marjanovic, 13th Andy Walker.

Tuesday, November 28 Stableford Winner: Val Ellis 38.

Ball Winners: Joy Hester (2) 38, Lee Freeland 37, Di Murphy 36.

9 Hole Winner: Ros White 21.

Ball Winner: Robyn Grealy 17.

NTP: 4th Di Murphy, 8th Josie Fitzsimons, 13th Di Murphy, 17th Val Ellis.

Wednesday, November 29 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Roy Methven 18.

Runner Up: Gary Butler 17. 3rd: Jim Moore 16.

Ball Winner: Ian Dinsdale 16.

B Grade Winner: Brian Thomas 18.

Runner Up: Mal White 17. 3rd: John Fitzgerald 17.

Ball Winner: Danny Potter 16.

NTP: 13th Laurie Miller, 17th Keith Moorhead.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB NOVEMBER 21 Women’s 9 & 18 Hole Stableford 18 Hole Winner: Dianne Phillips 36 Points. 18 Hole Runner Up: Ros Gormley 35 Points.

9 Hole Winner: Barb Thomas 19

Points.

9 Hole Runner Up: Angela Watson 14 Points.

NTP: 11th Glenda Dodson.

November 22 Men’s 9 & 18 Hole Stableford 9 Hole Winner: Ray Hutton 18 Points. 9 Hole Runner Up: Rod Godde 17 C/B Points.

18 Hole Winner: Glenn Burns 41 Points. 18 Hole Runner Up: Geoff Webster 40 Points.

Ball Winners: Peter King, Graeme Arnold, Greg Sullivan, Bobby Hutchieson, NeilMcKinnon, Shane Andrewartha, Zac Andrewartha.

NTP: 4th Trevor Trimble, 7th Andy Raison, 9th Bobby Hutchieson, 16th Glenn Burns November 23 Women’s Stableford 18 Hole Stableford 18 Hole Winner: Lesley Anderson 32 C/B Points. 18 Hole Runner up: Judfy Brown 32 C/B Points.

Ball Winners: Jenny Kerr, Carolyn Sullivan, Dawn Fleet, Nora Martin.

NTP: 9th Carolyn Sullivan.

Men’s Competition: 18 Hole Stableford November 25 A Grade Winner: Chris Martens 39 Points. A Grade Runner Up: Jonathan McCafferty 38 Points. B Grade Winner: Greg Fox 36 Points. B Grade Runner Up: Rod Godde 35 Points.

Ball Winners: Ash Clayton, Treor Cooper, Ian Rundell, Sam Antonacci, Colin Walker, Roy Methven, Denis Hill.

NTP: 4th John Southwell, 7th Trevor Clark, 9th Glenn Burns, 13th Glenn Burns, 16th Ash Clayton Raffle Winner: Maggie Ray. Birdie: Chris Martens.

Secret 6: Neil Mckinnon.

Sunday, November 26 4 Person Ambrose Winners: Brendan Watson, Damien Shannahan, Brian Sheilds, Quinton Cooke 52 3/8. Runner Ups: Trevor Cooper, Paul Oats, John Wohlers,

9-hole award.

The winner was Di McLaughlin with 32 nett.

The least putts competition was won by Lynn Barrow.

Next week will be the December Monthly Medal.

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Kaiden Wohlers hits a few balls at the Wangaratta Golf Club’s driving range.

Simon McKay 54.375. Mixed Winner: Evan Laverty, Hayley Kuiper, Ashley Kuiper, Erica Kuiper 52.5.

NTP’s: Macie Thomson, Tracey Mckinnon, Denis Hill, David Altair.

TARRA GOLF CLUB TARRAWINGEE Golf Club results Saturday, November 25 The winners of the doubles KO played on the day were Manny Tanirau and Ken Miller d Peter Scoullar and Alex McMillan 1 up, Leo McCoy and Glen Simmons d Angelo Garraffo and Mark Nolan 2up.

The remaining players held an Ambrose event with Lindsay Steer the winner with 36pts Pete Nolan the runner up.

Nearest the pin for the men on the 8th was Lindsay Steer.

Monthly Awards: Captains Award Manny Tanirau.

Secretaries Award Lindsay Steer.

Birdies: Mark Nolan.

Gobblers Mark Nolan.

The event to be held on December 2 will be a stroke event for the December Monthly Medal.

Due to the warmer weather hit off times will be 8:30am for a 9:00am start.

The members are to be advised that the A.G.M will be held after golf on December 16 at approximately 1:30pm with the election of the office bearers and other relevant positions to be held at that meeting, all members welcome, Members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club, the joining fee is $100 the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

Tarra ladies On Tuesday, Nov 28, the ladies competed for the Milawa Hotel

RESULTS for Monday, November 27 are as follows: Elise Downes and Nathan Reynolds d Wendy Waddington and Lauren Kazenwadel 7/1, Yvonne McLaughlin and Christine Ireland d Joan Dyson and Sally Fisher 7/3, Gabi Heywood and Gavan Kelly d Janet Kelly and Cheryle Beckley 7/6.

Two members played Advantage Handicap after the rain on Wednesday morning and on Wednesday evening, 10 members enjoyed some games in the cool conditions.

Last Friday, Goulburn Valley defeated North East in the InterRegional Challenge held at Benalla.

We are now able to use court one after several months of recovery from the installation of underground drains.

Funding for the works was provided via grants from Wangaratta Council, Bendigo Bank and Inland Rail.

Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 9am and Wednesday at 6pm.

Visitors are welcome to come down and enjoy some games with our members.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done.

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

The club is located at 46 Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta.

For further information please contact president Susan Fischer on 0417217009 or secretary Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

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North Wangaratta thriving at pre-season training

By NATHAN DE VRIES

HARD AT WORK: David Killen and the Hawks have three weeks remaining in their preChristmas training program.

PHOTO: Marc Bongers

THE North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve has been bustling as the Hawks hit the halfway point of their preChristmas block of training.

Over the past three weeks, a solid group of approximately 30 Hawks have consistently been hitting the pre-season track to try and further elevate the club’s onfield fortunes.

Senior coach Steve Manning said the squad had not only maintained their form which saw the Hawks feature in the finals, they’ve improved.

“Every session has just been terrific,” he said.

“They’ve come back really enthusiastic, the intensity’s been superb, and the skill level has noticeably improved, which is great.

“Not knowing the group this time last year too well, and comparing our preChristmas sessions last year to this year, its poles apart.

“They’ve come back really keen, and there seems to be a good amount of purpose and intent with the way

they’re going about it, it’s really exciting.”

The Hawks have picked up a number of new signings, ranging from experienced campaigners to kids taking their first swing at senior footy.

“With our club not having a juniors or thirds feed, we need to be seen as a destination club for these kids,” Manning said.

“We’ve got a couple of young kids who have come up from junior footy as well that have been there every night which is great to see - they’re getting their first taste and experience of senior footy training.

“Josh Nanson coming across from the Magpies, and Caleb Bell have been exceptional so far, they’re going to slot right into our midfield.

“We’ve had a fella called Matt Curtis come on board from Mooroopna, he’s a ruck forward, only 21, 6’4” – he’s new to Wangaratta, and he’s a super exciting prospect for us.

“He hasn’t missed a session, he’s been awesome,

the boys are loving him, he’s been a great addition for us as well.

“With a couple of other additions on their way and working on a few things, we’ll be really hopeful that we’ll step into 2024 in a really strong position.”

With another three weeks on the track before they break for Christmas, Manning said he was very excited at the direction the side and the club are heading in.

“We’re working hard off the field as well to be a part of different community events during the year,” he said.

“We want to see that not only do we want to achieve great things on the football field, we want to achieve great things in the community and be a part of special events, and make it a place people have a lot of respect for and enjoy their time when they’re at North Wangaratta.

“That’s something that, for me, is a long-term project, to continue to build that reputation of being a club for the community here in Wangaratta.”

Gambold wins bronze at national titles MICHAEL Gambold has returned from the Australian Amateur Boxing League Titles with a bronze medal.

The local amateur boxer fought four times over four days last week and won three of his bouts to take home the bronze medal.

It’s a second straight bronze medal for Gambold after last year’s titles with Gambold saying he’s proud of his efforts despite not claiming gold.

“Even though I didn’t get the win I’m still happy with how I went,” Gambold said.

“I won my fight on Thursday against another Victorian, on Friday I fought a guy from NSW and beat him as well – he had a cut on his eye and the doctor stopped the fight in the third round.

“And then on Saturday unfortunately there was an odd number of fighters so I was the unlucky one and had to fight twice which wasn’t ideal.”

Gambold admitted it was tough having to fight twice in the space of eight hours.

“So I fought at 4pm on Friday and won that fight and then had to fight again at 12am and unfortunately went down in that so I didn’t reach the final which sucked,” he said.

“The Tasmanian I fought in that last fight had had 90 amateur fights and a lot of people who watched thought I was the winner but that’s the way boxing goes.

“I’m proud that I mixed it with a boxer who has had

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that many fights and arguably beat him but unfortunately the decision didn’t go my way.

“There’s no point dwelling on it, I’ll go back to the drawing board and figure out what to do next.”

Gambold is now eyeing a professional bout as soon as early next year and is looking for any help sponsorship wise to assist him in achieving his dream.

“I’m definitely looking at turning pro now,” Gambold said.

“Over the Christmas break I’ll continue to train hard and then hopefully we can sort a fight out.”

If you’re interested in teaming up with Gambold, he can be contacted on 0427 044 083 or at michaelgambold95@ outlook.com

 GREAT SUPPORT: Michael Gambold (middle) with his team (L-R) Nat Kidd, Eva Dale, Simon Dale and Trey Dale at the Australian Amateur Boxing League Titles where he won bronze.  FIGHT CLUB: Michael Gambold (front row, second from right) with his Victorian team.

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Anyone’s game on day two of Hawks vs Tigers ROVERS United Bruck’s mediocre season with the bat continued last weekend, mustering up 9/124 from 56.5 overs against Ovens Valley United.

The Hawks still have a wicket in hand with 18 overs to bat at RC McNamara Reserve but will likely be defending a few less than they would’ve liked.

However, the Hawks showed last round that they can defend modest totals, downing Wangaratta Magpies after making just 114.

RUB skipper Paddy McNamara said he’s hopeful his side’s last wicket can add a few to the total.

“We still have 18 overs to bat so we’ll keep going until then or until we lose a wicket,” McNamara said.

“Hopefully we can squeeze a few more runs and get to 140 which we think would be a good enough total to defend.”

Josh O’Donohue (37), Reid McNamara (20), Jacob Schonafinger (17) and Jon Hyde (14 not out) were the only batters to register double figures last weekend with Ryan Parsons to join Hyde at the crease tomorrow.

“The wicket played well, we were just playing silly shots and got ourselves out,” McNamara said.

“We got ourselves in a lot better last weekend but once we got to the 20,

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30 ball mark we’d throw our wicket away so we should’ve made more than we did.

“A few boys batted well but we left a few out there.”

Ovens Valley United have also had their batting woes this season, scoring the third least runs thus far of any team and RUB will be looking to put the pressure on them early.

Tigers import Gurjot Gosal hasn’t had the innings everyone knows he’s capable of yet but shapes as a key wicket.

“I haven’t seen much of Gurjot so it’ll be interesting to see how he goes but imports usually show good skills and he’ll be a key wicket,” McNamara said.

“They’ve got a few other handy batters as well who probably haven’t fired yet, which only means it’ll come soon so we’ll have to be on from the start.

“We showed against Magpies that we can defend small totals so our bowlers are in form and full of confidence.

“As long as we bring the intensity in the field I’m sure we’ll go alright.”

Showers are predicted across the Wangaratta region tomorrow but with only 1-5mm predicted, cricket should be a go ahead.

WDCA REP: City Colts’ Jed Marek was named in the WDCA’s u16 representative side.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

LEADER: RUB skipper Paddy McNamara is backing his side in to get the job done against Ovens Valley United tomorrow.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

UNDER 16

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Jobe Fraser (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) C Jonty Priest (Benalla Bushrangers) VC Henry Scalzo (Beechworth Wanderers) DVC Cooper Binion (Benalla Bushrangers) Euca Boonzaayer (Greta) Will Botten (Benalla Bushrangers) Archer Colvin (Rutherglen United) Lucas Eales (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) Jace Gove (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) James Long (City Colts) Jed Marek (City Colts) Edward Ritchie (Beechworth Wanderers) Henry Scalzo (Beechworth Wanderers) Rama Schulz (Beechworth Wanderers) Nate Sheridan (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) Noah Whittall (Delatite)

Noah White Ovens Valley United) Gabe Banks Ovens Valley United) Tyson Coad Beechworth Wanderers) Andrew Fraser (Greta) Nicholas Hoskin (Delatite) Naite Leith (Rutherglen United) Oscar Lewis (Ovens Valley United) Bryce Maloney (Rutherglen United) Alisdair Merrritt (Beechworth Wanderers) Jim Shepard (Greta) Alexander Sockett (Beechworth Wanderers) Tom Taylor (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) Henry Lister (Rutherglen United)

Darcy Hargreaves (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) C Will Benton (Delatite) VC Mitchell Biggs (Ovens Valley United) Harris Brunea (Ovens Valley United) Findlay Duff (Beechworth Wanderers) Mary Edwards (Beechworth Wanderers) Jake Hoskin (Delatite) Cooper Martin (Delatite) Austin Morris (Greta) William Pickett (Greta) Levi Purtle (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) Hudson Wallace (Greta)

WDCA name UNDER 15 junior rep sides THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association has announced their representative sides to attack the 2023/24 season.

The WDCA’s representative teams will face Shepparton on Sunday in the interregion challenge, while they will also play at Country Week in January.

Trials for the sides were cancelled due to wet weather last weekend, forcing officials to make the call based purely on club form.

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Lucas Ham (Benalla Bushrangers) James Benton (Merton) Alisdair Brett (City Colts) Mitch Feldtmann (City Colts) Josh Hart (Benalla Bushrangers) Ed Jones (Rovers United Bruck) Van Kreek (Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers) Ben McMasters (Ovens Valley United) Reid McNamara (Rovers United Bruck) Connor Ormand (City Colts) Ryan Parsons Rovers United Bruck) Will Prebble (Beechworth Wanderers) Jack Torney (Rutherglen United)

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Lenny Sims (Wangaratta Magpies) Zach Akers (Wangaratta Magpies) Kai Dervish (Benalla Bushrangers) Oscar Edwards (Wangaratta Magpies) Henry Gibb (Rovers United Bruck) Gus Marek (City Colts) Riley McCarthy (Benalla Bushrangers) Ruby Newton (City Colts) Sam Newton (City Colts) Sam Reid (City Colts) Hugh Spring (City Colts)

Kobe Ackroyd (Rovers United Bruck) Xavier Defazio (Benalla Bushrangers) Sam Ellington (Rovers United Bruck) Angus Hayes (Benalla Bushrangers) Blake Kantor (Wangaratta Magpies) Angus Leovald (Benalla Bushrangers) Baxter McLoed (Wangaratta Magpies) Josh Montgomery (Benalla Bushrangers) Charlie O’Brien (Rovers United Bruck) Luke O’Brien (Rovers United Bruck) Jimi Pell (City Colts) Harrison Skelton (Benalla Bushrangers) Luca Solimo (City Colts)

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ON A ROLL: Tyler Nanson and the Colts will angle to win their fifth match in a row when they take on the Magpies. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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READY TO FIRE: Ethan Whiley and the Devils are well and truly into pre-season training.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Wangaratta City firing up at pre-season

IT’S been just 90 days since their last match, and Wangaratta City are already well into their pre-season training for the 2024 Albury Wodonga Football Association campaign.

The pre-Christmas block kicked off for the senior men on November 10, with Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions planned each week until December 22.

Senior coach Raff Molinaro said numbers, attitude and skills at training were great for this time of the year.

“Coming off the back of finals, we took about a month off, still had some players around who were always keen for a kickaround,” he said.

“We’re running three sessions a week, just geared towards ball skills, getting their touch back, and

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to get the group together as well.

“We’ve actually been getting really good numbers, and the quality as well has been a step up from the start of last year which is a great sign.

“We’ve been able to have a senior squad at training sessions at all of sessions that we’ve had.

“Some really good numbers, and a good number of junior players as well coming in, trying it out and training with some of the senior members of the team which helps them as well.

“It’s a really good mix so far, and we’ve been showing some good signs.”

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Molinaro said he was seeing more and more former players eager to return to playing for the Devils.

“Players who are around the area and have got the itch again to play, they’re come in and they’re just trialling it out,” he said.

“There’s nothing concrete at the moment, but I think they’re coming consistently to training and obviously enjoying it, so hopefully we’ll get a better idea after the Christmas break if they fully decide to commit to the season.

“One notable inclusion will be Lockie Campbell, he’s come back from Geelong.

“He’s an ex-captain, he was in the finals in 2019, he’s committing to Wangaratta next year which will be a great positive for us.”

The Devils had a very strong

2023 season, with the division one men finishing fourth on the ladder before going down to eventual champions Albury United in the semis, and the reserves making the quarter finals.

“The events from last year, where we finished at the semifinals, it’s given everyone a bit of confidence as to how competitive we were last year,” Molinaro said.

“It’s a starting-off point for us in terms of a new direction we want to go through.

“We’ll keep continuing to train, keep that positive atmosphere as well.

“We’re sitting really well, we’re steady with numbers, with good senior players who have stuck around and who have had a lot of senior experience – hopefully anyone else who comes in can really bolster the squad.”

“We covered up the run-ups to give us the best possible chance.”

The Colts have been dominant so far this season, only dropping their first match against Ovens Valley before stringing together four wins on the trot.

With ladder leaders and flag contenders Yarrawonga Mulwala looming just a week away, the Colts will use this weekend’s 40-over match to try and bolster confidence, but it won’t be easy.

The Magpies boast one of the most damaging bowling attacks in the association, and when their bats fire they can post significant totals.

“We’re not taking it lightly,” Giggins said.

“That’s the positive we’re taking out of it, we get to play an extra game in a one-day format.

“Our bowling’s been looking really good so we were pretty keen to tackle them on the bowling side of things, but they’ve got a really good bowling side.

“I’d like to think we’re probably better on the 40 over stuff, but it’s tricky.

“We’ve been saying we need to win at least two of the next three games to look pretty good going into the next part of the year.”

The Colts host Wangaratta Magpies this Saturday at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval for a 40 over match, while Benalla takes on Beechworth at the Gardens Oval.

Elsewhere, Yarrawonga Mulwala will look to chase down Delatite’s 118 total after their match was largely unaffected by conditions, and Rovers United Bruck will resume on 9/124 batting first against Ovens Valley United.

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AFTER play was called off last week due to rain and ground conditions, City Colts’ A grade squad have been doing everything they can to make sure they get a game this weekend.

The downpour last Saturday came just as play was set to begin, with the rainfall ruining any chance of the match between Colts and Wangaratta Magpies from commencing on the Bill O’Callaghan Oval.

“The Barr 1 was cooked, the whole square was stuffed - the wicket was fine, but the square was underwater and because it holds so much water, that last bit of rain sent us over the edge,” Colts’ skipper Mitch Giggins said.

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“You couldn’t even walk on the wicket after that.

“The outfield was done, it has no drainage out there so it was underwater very quickly “We’re only worried about the outfield now, we’ve got the whole square covered, so it’s just a matter of getting a few dry days in a row so it dries up around the square and we should be able to get on.

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LISTEN TO YOUR HEART: Consult your doctor if you notice any symptoms of aortic stenosis.

The aging heart: Understanding aortic stenosis and its symptoms DID you know that one in eight people over the age of 75 have moderate or severe heart valve disease?

Our bodies change as we get older, and our health becomes more important than ever.

One condition that older adults in Australia should be aware of is aortic stenosis, a heart valve disease that affects millions of people worldwide.

First, let’s talk about the heart.

The heart has four chambers and four valves that regulate blood flow.

Including the aortic valve that controls blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.

However, in some cases, the aortic valve can become narrowed or blocked, due to the build-up of calcium deposits leading to aortic stenosis.

This disease is more common in older persons, with an estimated prevalence of the severe disease in 24,000 Australians over the age of 65 living in Victoria.

Symptoms of aortic stenosis can be mild at first, but they can progress over time as the valve becomes narrower.

Some people may not notice any symptoms for many years, while others may experience shortness of breath, chest pain,

HEART HEALTH: As we get older out heart health becomes more important than ever.

dizziness, fatigue and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.

However, aortic stenosis is often underdiagnosed, as some

may mistake their symptoms for the natural effects of aging or other underlying health conditions.

“Aortic stenosis is a heart disease that older adults in Australia should be aware of,” interventional cardiologist from

the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Dr Matt Brooks said.

“Although some people may not experience symptoms, patients will develop them as the severity of the disease worsens.

“Patients in this age group should undergo heart auscultation to screen for the presence of aortic stenosis and other valvular heart disease.”

If left untreated, aortic stenosis can lead to severe health complications such as heart failure, stroke, and even sudden cardiac arrest.

Stay informed, pay attention to your heart, and speak with your doctor if you suspect you have any of the symptoms.

“Aortic stenosis can be a serious disease, the sooner the disease is identified, the sooner people can get the medical treatment they require and improve their quality of life,” Dr Brooks said.

Maintaining knowledge of potential symptoms and paying attention to your heart is essential.

Do not let aortic stenosis slow your life; if you notice any symptoms, consult your doctor right away and ask them to listen to your heart.

For more information on heart valve disease or to get a free informational kit visit NewHeartValve.com.au.

References: Nikomo VT, Gardin JM, Skelton TN et al. Burden of valvular heart disease; A population-based study. Pibarot P, 2022 Live longer and better without aortic valve stenosis Heart valve diseases. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-valve-diseases. Strange et al. BMC Health Services Research (2021) 21:790.

Mayo Clinic Staff . Available at: https:// www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/aorticstenosis/symptoms-causes/syc20353139. J Thorac Dis. 2018 Patient screening for early detection of aortic stenosis (AS) Grimard B.H. Aortic Stenosis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Amer Cad Fam Phys. 2016:371-377

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Prajna Health’s holistic Staying safe from healing to ease your stress mossies in summer THE North East is a great place for outdoor areas, such as camping, hiking and water sports.

However, Ovens and Murray Public Health Unit has warned that people planning to enjoy these activities need to factor in planning for mosquitoes, which can carry many serious diseases.

“We are encouraging people to make plans on how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites,” operational director Mick Enright said.

“Whether you are camping or staying in accommodation, make sure your accommodation has fly screens fitted on doors and windows.

“We also encourage you to take mosquito repellent containing picaridin or diethyltoluamide (DEET) with you, as you may not be able to buy what you want when you get to your destination.”

Mr Enright also said it was important to pack long, loose-fitting clothing to wear when the

STAY SAFE: There are many tips to avoid mosquitoes this summer.

mosquitoes are out.

“Mosquito-borne diseases typically occur around inland waterways and areas where water has been allowed to sit stagnant,” he said.

“The significant rains we have received in the past few months, coupled with warmer temperatures, can increase the number of mosquitoes.

“The best protection from mosquito-borne diseases is to avoid mosquito bites.

“Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your well-earned break.”

Tips include: • When outdoors wear long, loose-fitting clothing that cover arms and legs, as mosquitoes can bite through tight-fitting clothes.

• Wear socks and shoes where possible as

mosquitoes love to bite these spots, and people forget to put repellent in these areas.

• Apply mosquito repellent to all exposed skin regularly use a thin, even layer.

• Wear a hat, as mosquitoes can often bite your scalp.

• Re-apply repellent after exercising or showering. and swimming.

• If mosquitoes come out at dawn or dusk, make sure you are prepared before they start biting by wearing protective clothing and repellent at this time.

• Before you settle indoors or go to bed, check your accommodation and use ‘knock-down’ fly spray on any visible mosquitoes.

For more information, go to awh.org.au/omphu.

RELEASE stress, reconnect to your inner wisdom and embrace wholeness through Kinesiology, Mind Body Medicine, and Meditation/ Mindfulness practices.

Prajna Health is a place for you to find space, peace, growth, renewal and a true and well self.

Joanne combines ancient Eastern wisdom with Western techniques to promote physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

The mind and the body are one, what effects one – effects the other.

Joanne helps her clients reconnect to their intuitive wisdom (“prajna”) to find healing within, brings clarity to limiting subconscious beliefs, and encourages opening of the mind and connection to the heart leading to a harmonious and fulfilling life.

Passionate about supporting clients to be able to access stillness, feel a sense of calm and expand awareness, despite the busyness of the modern world.

Joanne works with clients who experience all kinds

HOLISTIC HEALING: Joanne works with a wide range of people to help them deal with their stress.

of stress – whether it be relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, life changes or transitions, grief, or loss, work related stress, low self-esteem, overwhelm, anxiety or stress expressed through physical symptoms.

By considering the interconnected aspects of an individual’s health, the aim is to support the

restoration of balance and help clients thrive, through utilisation of a wide range of truly holistic and gentle techniques combining client centred counselling, body therapies (acupressure), mindfulness, and energetic practices.

Practicing from the beautiful Ardor Albury Wellness Clinic, 1/445 Dean Street Albury and online, Joanne offers in depth one-one sessions, a meditation course as well as customised corporate and wellbeing events upon request.

Bringing together Joanne’s passion for helping others, Prajna Health is also home to an online Artisan Store bringing you beautiful ethically handmade products from Nepal and India inspired by her travels, which empowers women artisans, supporting their independence and wellbeing.

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Listen to the sounds of nature

With Diana Bienvenu from Wangaratta Audiology

RECENT research showed that diversity in nature, especially in the number of bird species in the area, has a big influence on people’s moods.

Analysis of data from a study involving 26,000 adults in the 2012 European Quality of Life Survey showed that, in general, people experienced more than a 50 per cent increase in life-satisfaction with a 10 per cent rise in bird species richness than they were with a 10 per cent rise in their income.

In Australia, we are very lucky to have a wonderful variety of birds in our backyards, nearby parks and gardens and in the bush.

Discerning listeners use the huge variety of birdsongs to assist in identifying the birds in their area.

Most readers will readily identify the larger and noisier bird calls, such as those made by magpies, kookaburras and cockatoos.

Many of the little birds, such as wrens, have very high-pitched calls which can be much more challenging to hear.

Many people visiting our clinic have a significant age-related or noise-related hearing loss, which typically affects the way they hear high-frequency sounds.

Without even realising it, they are likely to miss out hearing some

BIRD SONG: Going outside and listening to the sounds of nature can help boost your mood.

of the most delightful birds – those with the high-pitched calls.

Given the profusion of birdlife in our region, it is hard to know just what is being missed.

Our sense of hearing is frequently overlooked when considering our overall health,

wellbeing and happiness.

Given that many people delay seeking expert care for several years after a hearing problem is suspected, there is a very significant period that people miss out on making connections with the natural environment, including

the birds, nearby creeks trickling and leaves rustling.

Time to check out your hearing to see if you might be able to boost your mood by hearing more of our birds.

If you have a significant hearing loss, be open to the idea of trialling

hearing aids to see whether you can hear environmental sounds around you better, as well as improve how you hear your family and friends.

If you would like to understand your own hearing better, contact Wangaratta Audiology on 03 5722 4433 to arrange an appointment.

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Books to help your Relief for chronic health and wellbeing pain at Core Clinic WHEN it comes to health and wellbeing, Edgars Books & News have an extensive range of books for children, teens, new parents, old parents, carers, and everyone in between.

“Bright Shining” by award-winning author Julia Baird is new in store this month and is a beautiful and timely exploration of that most mysterious but necessary of human qualities: grace.

Grace is both enigmatic and hard to define.

It can be found when we create ways to find meaning and dignity in connection with each other, building on our shared humanity, being kinder, bigger, better with each other.

If, in its crudest interpretation, karma is getting what you deserve, then grace is the opposite: forgiving the unforgivable, favouring the undeserving, loving the unlovable.

This beautiful book has already been popular with readers and makes an excellent Christmas gift.

Edgars also have books

YOUR TURN TO SHINE: Edgars Books & News have an extensive range of books for all ages to help improve your health and wellbeing.

to help think or talk about what is going to happen when the time comes to say goodbye to a loved one and what you might want to put in place ahead of time.

There are some wonderful picture books for children that touch on these themes of illness, dying as well as what happens after.

Parents will find books to help raise the next generation, as well as books for tweens and teens about growing up, gender diversity, pride, resilience, neurodiversity and money matters.

If you want to learn

about your brain, dementia, how to get a good night’s sleep, dyslexia or other learning challenges, putting better habits into practise or learning how to be more resilient, Edgars also have an extensive range of options.

Browse in store at 55 Murphy Street, call them on 5721 3758 or go online at www.edgarsbooksandnews. com.au.

Bring in this article to receive 20 per cent off your purchase and keep an eye on Facebook for the official launch of Edgars’ online store so you can shop locally anywhere, anytime.

DO you work a sedentary desk job?

Maybe you’re an active tradie on a worksite?

Or maybe you’re a busy stay at home mum?

All these important roles can have a debilitating thing in common - back pain.

If you’re suffering chronic back pain, or have low muscle tone, you should consider treatment at Core Clinic.

Emily Lonsdale, nurse and team leader at Core Clinic, regularly sees patients come in for treatment who are at a complete loss, depressed and in pain.

The common message for them was to go away and try specific exercises at home - which were either too painful to complete or risk further injury.

At the completion of treatment at Core Clinic, Emily said her patients see extraordinary results.

“I’ve had patients who naturally stand taller, their back pain has significantly improved, and for the first

EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS: nurse and Core Clinic team leader Emily Lonsdale helps people overcome a range of issues.

time in years, they tell me they don’t need pain medication just to get through the day,” Emily said.

Word is spreading from the success of Core Clinic.

First opening in Wangaratta in early 2023, there is now a second clinic servicing demand in Albury.

“I’m now seeing all demographics from new

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mums treating their ab separation to the elderly being brought in by their adult children with the goal of prolonging their mobility and independence,” Emily said.

Core Clinic also uses EMSELLA to treat incontinence and sexual dysfunction.

The strengthening of the pelvic floor in both men and women means no more embarrassing moments, no more frequent toilet trips, and wasted money spent on pads.

“Patients are amazed to have control of their bodies again and it’s great,” Emily said.

“I’ve had patients inform me they can confidently be out and about without worrying and they’re no longer embarrassed to go out in public.”

So if you suffer from back pain or incontinence, give yourself the best start to the New Year- contact Core Clinic, book a free consultation with a nurse, and say goodbye to back pain and incontinence today.

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Junction building strong communities FOR 34 years, Junction Support Services has provided innovative, place-based support to communities across Ovens Murray and Goulburn.

In 2022-23, Junction received unprecedented requests for service and worked to support 2474 children, young people and adults, an increase of more than 1000 compared to the previous year.

The award-winning not-forprofit organisation, with over 260 staff at 19 sites across regional Victoria, delivers more than 40 programs for people in need, including homelessness support, family violence support, disability support, youth support and more.

Because each region possesses unique characteristics and needs, Junction embraces a place-based approach to services.

“Throughout the past year, our organisation has reached remarkable milestones in our advocacy efforts, particularly for youth,” Junction chief executive officer Megan Hanley said.

“As communities face increasing hardship, we continue to adapt to meet new challenges.

“By shifting our focus to preventative measures, we aim to reduce the need for crisis intervention down the line, ultimately improving outcomes for clients and the community as a whole.”

Junction has also continued to

INNOVATIVE SUPPORT: Junction’s re-engagement and community safety team supports young people in many ways to encourage positive peer interactions through activity based support.

be at the forefront of advocacy for youth, leading the charge in driving awareness and action to support the well-being of our young people.

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“The multifaceted programs and initiatives we have implemented foster personal

growth, resilience, and a sense of belonging for young people.”

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Likewise, Junction’s new Early Help program assisted 196 families, working with parents to support them in building parenting confidence, having quality parent-child interactions, responding to challenges, empowering family members to have a voice, increasing parents’ self-care, and increasing child and family community links.

“We worked tirelessly through program design and implementation to make Early Help as accessible as possible for as many families as possible,” Junction family services team manager Megan Pearce said.

Junction operates Monday to Friday and can be contacted on 02 6043 7400.

If you need emergency, or crisis accommodation, phone the 24hour Victorian toll-free number on 1800 825 955.

The 1800 number will direct your call to a service closest to you; outside business hours, it will be directed to Salvation Army Crisis Services.

The following support is available at any time: Lifeline – 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service – 1800 659 467 Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511 BeyondBlue – 1300 224 636 MensLine – 1300 789 978 Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732

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Evolving with you: Orthodontics that puts your wishes first IN the dynamic world of orthodontics, the evolution goes beyond just technology.

At Evolve Orthodontics, they understand that your wishes and preferences play a pivotal role in crafting a treatment plan that seamlessly integrates with your life.

“As a team member and a mum, I’ve seen first-hand how digital treatment planning not only enhances accuracy and convenience but also aligns with the desires of both patients and parents,” Evolve Orthodontics team member, Marnie Suster, said.

“Gone are the days of one-sizefits-all orthodontic solutions.

“Today, we prioritise understanding your aspirations for your child’s smile.

“We take the time to listen, ensuring that your wishes guide our approach to treatment.”

Whether it’s a desire for discreet options or a preference for a treatment plan that aligns with your family’s busy schedule, your input is crucial.

Parents often express a wish for orthodontic solutions that are not only effective but also comfortable for their children.

Evolve Orthodontics’ technology facilitates this by allowing us to tailor treatment plans with a focus on comfort.

“We can choose appliances that align with your child’s lifestyle and preferences, minimising any potential discomfort associated with orthodontic care,” Marnie said.

“One common concern among parents is the visibility of orthodontic appliances.

“We understand that the journey to a straighter smile doesn’t have to come with the visibility of traditional braces.

“With a range of discreet options available, such as clear aligners and tooth-coloured braces, we work together with parents and patients to find the solution that aligns with their aesthetic preferences.

“Beyond appearance, we also consider the practicalities of daily life.”

Busy schedules often make frequent office visits challenging for families.

Dental Monitoring addresses this concern by allowing for remote monitoring of treatment progress.

This not only reduces the number of in-person visits but also provides the flexibility needed for parents and children to balance their commitments without compromising on the quality of care.

“As a Mum, I appreciate the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the orthodontic journey is customised to fit seamlessly into our lives,” Marnie said.

“The integration of your wishes into the treatment plan is not just a goal; it’s a commitment we uphold at Evolve Orthodontics.

“In conclusion, Evolve Orthodontics is not just about cutting-edge technology; it’s about a personalised approach that respects and incorporates your wishes.

“Your desires for your child’s orthodontic journey matter, and we’re here to ensure that the treatment plan aligns with your expectations.”

Join Evolve Orthodontics as they continue to evolve with you, crafting smiles that not only meet orthodontic goals but also reflect the individual preferences and aspirations of each family they serve.

CREATING SMILES: Evolve Orthodontics strives to work with you to create effective and comfortable solutions.

Evolving beautiful smiles for over 35 years

Tired of travelling back and forth for appointments?

Now, we can track your treatment progress every week with Dental monitoring. You send us a scan of your smile from wherever you are and only come in when needed.

Talk to the team at Evolve orthodontics for more information

For your free no obligation consultation visit: www.evolveorthodontics.com.au

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Celebrate the season with the healthy gift of your wellbeing

By Christos Miliankos, North East Naturopathic Group WITH Christmas right around the corner, the hustle and bustle can often lead to stress - whether it’s waiting in long supermarket lines or searching for that elusive parking spot to check off that last-minute task.

Amid the chaos, it’s crucial to take a moment for yourself.

Consider indulging in some relaxation, deep breathing, a bit of yoga, or a refreshing walk or run.

These simple activities can work wonders in alleviating stress during this hectic time.

As we approach the festivities, it’s common to indulge in excesses, both in food and drink.

However, it’s essential to remember that moderation is key.

If you find yourself overindulging on Christmas Day, there’s no need to maintain that pace through Boxing Day and beyond.

Returning to a balanced diet that suits your body is the best approach.

Here are some additional tips to ensure a joyful and healthful holiday season.

Recall the 80/15/5 Rule: Follow your optimal diet 80 per cent of the time, enjoy treats in moderation for 15 per cent, and savour those special indulgences for the remaining 5 per cent.

To discover the perfect diet for your body, consider an Iridology assessment - we’re here to help.

To navigate the festive season without overwhelming your digestive system, here are some practical steps: • Kickstart your day with half a lemon in water to stimulate your liver.

• Enhance water absorption by adding lemon juice to your drinks.

• Incorporate apple cider vinegar into salad dressings or diluted in water to aid fat breakdown.

• Stay hydrated with at least 1.5 litres of water daily to flush out toxins.

• Opt for smaller serving sizes to sample the variety of treats without overindulging.

• Move your body after meals - take a stroll, play a game, or engage in a fun activity to support digestion.

• Herbal teas like Peppermint and Liquorice post-meal can aid digestion.

• Recognise when it’s time to return to sensible eating after the festivities.

While Christmas is a time of joy, it can also be challenging for those dealing with loss, loneliness, or stressful situations.

Show empathy and gratitude through small gestures like a smile, a card, or a thoughtful gift, as these acts can go a long way in easing someone’s pain and feeling included.

As the festivities wind down, consider a post-Christmas detox and self-care to shed those extra kilos gained throughout the year.

Is 2024 your year for improved vitality?

For personalised assistance with weight loss, detoxing, digestive health, or enhancing your overall well-being, contact us at the North East Naturopathic Group at 03 5798 334.

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Supporting you to quit QUIT has launched two important initiatives designed to raise awareness of the tobacco industry’s manipulation of products, and to encourage people with nicotine dependence to access support to quit.

The launch comes amid rising rates of nicotine addiction among young Australians, driven largely by steep increases in vaping.

Quit director, Rachael Andersen, gave context for the importance of the two campaigns and their need to focus tightly on supporting people who smoke or vape to quit.

“At Quit, we are deeply concerned by the staggering increase in teen vaping and the rise in dual use of tobacco and e-cigarettes - with increasing numbers of Victorians both vaping and smoking,” she said.

“These new Quit campaigns will educate people about the manipulative tactics used by the tobacco industry to hook them on nicotine.

“And importantly, the campaigns will help support people who smoke or vape to quit.

“We want to ensure all Australians see the Big Tobacco industry for what it is – predatory and out to profit from tobacco sales, at the cost of more than 20,000 Australian lives each year.”

QUIT CAMPAIGN: Quit has launched two new initiatives to raise awareness and promote young people to quit vaping.

The launch of Quit’s motivational campaign, The Con that Kills (‘the Con’), highlights the deceptive strategies of the tobacco industry, which lures people to start smoking.

The industry also makes it more difficult for those wanting to quit smoking to stop through the inclusion of additives such as menthol, which mask the true harshness of the smoke.

A new iteration of the Con campaign includes the roll-yourown tobacco advertisement.

This ad shows that while rollie tobacco might seem ‘fresh’ or appealing, the smoke you inhale is just as toxic and deadly as other cigarette products.

And it’s part of Big Tobacco’s con that kills.

Simultaneously in market is the Beat the Cravings campaign

which draws attention to key daily moments when someone who smokes may crave a hit of nicotine – such as when drinking coffee, after dinner, or craving a cigarette when bored.

VicHealth manager of commercial determinants of health, Bonnie Matheson, reinforced the dangers of the tobacco industry.

“Our brains are still developing

until the age of 25, so teens and young adults are especially vulnerable to nicotine addiction,” she said.

“These campaigns educate young people about the significant dangers of these products and help avoid another generation becoming hooked on nicotine.”

Quit is jointly funded by Cancer Council Victoria, VicHealth, and the Victorian Department of Health.

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Being aware of thunderstorm asthma PEOPLE in the North East are encouraged to be aware of the risks of epidemic thunderstorm asthma.

Thunderstorm asthma refers to episodes of asthma symptoms which occur when high pollen levels are combined with a thunderstorm.

People who have asthma or hayfever can get severe asthma symptoms during grass pollen season when high amounts of grass pollen in the air combine with a certain type of thunderstorm.

Epidemic thunderstorm asthma is when a large number of people develop asthma symptoms over a short period of time.

Epidemic thunderstorm asthma events are uncommon and don’t occur every year.

In south-east Australia they can happen during grass pollen season from October through December.

They are not the cause of seasonal increases in asthma symptoms seen every year.

Thunderstorm asthma can affect those with asthma or hayfever – especially people who experience wheezing or coughing with their hayfever.

All people at increased

risk of thunderstorm asthma should: • Learn about thunderstorm asthma and what they can do to help protect themselves during grass pollen season.

• Where possible, avoid being outside during thunderstorms from October through December – especially in the wind gusts that come before the storm.

Go inside and close your doors and windows, and if you have your air conditioner on, turn it to recirculate.

• Have an asthma action plan (if advised to by your GP and developed with them) and know asthma first aid.

• Have reliever medication appropriately available in grass pollen season and be aware of how to use it (ideally with a spacer).

• Be alert to and act on the development of asthma symptoms as explained in your asthma action plan if you have one, or if you don’t, use asthma first aid.

• Check the epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast during the grass pollen season at https://emergency.vic.gov. au/prepare/#thunderstormasthma-forecast For more information, go to awh.org.au/omphu.

BEING AWARE: It’s important for people in the North East to be aware of epidemic thunderstorm asthma.

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A layered perspective to health EMOTIONAL wellness is vital to achieving optimal mental and physical health, and Lily Kennedy, a qualified Hahnemann healer and trainer, spiritual counsellor and homeopath, enables her clients the opportunity to achieve this in a natural, effective and holistic way.

Hahnemann healing and spiritual counselling services complement each other in how they can effectively assist a client with making real change.

“Hahnemann healing is a form of specialised emotional healing, developed

by Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy,” Lily said.

“The basis is that a large percentage of all physical illness is caused by unresolved emotional issues resulting in energetic blocks in the body.

“Through healing sessions, emotions are brought to the surface and then worked through using spiritual counselling in addition to homeopathic treatment if required.”

Homeopathy, a 250+ year old system of natural medicine is non-toxic, side-

effect free, and stimulates the body to self-heal making it suitable for everyone from babies to the elderly.

In addition, Lily is also an accredited medium.

A mediumship reading conveys information directly from spirit that can help bring clarity to a person on blockages and patterns in their life and relationships, why they are happening and how to move forward.

Lily has found her calling with healthcare that encompasses the physical, emotional and spiritual layers of a person.

“My focus is to help people sort their emotional and physical health issues, depending on what is needed for each client, so they can positively move forward and most importantly feel in control of themselves and their health,” she said For appointments with Lily or for more information, call 0409 381 128 or visit the Resonate website www. resonatehomeopathy.com.au.

SPITIRUAL HEALING: Lily Kennedy helps people achieve emotional and spiritual health through spiritual counselling and homeopathy.

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