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Crime rate up, but it’s not all bad

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Festive despair Police disappointed with a 50 per cent rise in offences g Operation p during Roadwise

KRISTIE HAS A SPECIAL WISH IN 2024 CURRENTLY undergoing treatment for breast cancer, 35 year old local mum Kristie Ivone is hoping to enact change tohelp others this year. She has added her voice to a growing chorus calling on the Federal Government to legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination by insurance companies, removing any disincentive for those wanting to take a genetic test to understand their cancer risk. ■ Read her story on page 7.

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POLICE say a dramatic d ti rise i in driving offences throughout the Wangaratta region during the statewide Operation Roadwise was a major disappointment in the festive season. A total of 509 offences were detected for Wangaratta, Alpine and Moira shires during the 18 day operation which ended on Monday evening. Acting Senior Sergeant Bill Dockrey said while this year’s operation was 18 instead of 12 days the previous year, the 50 per cent increase in total road offences remained of concern, particularly in such a horror year where the road toll of 296 lives lost was the highest since 2008. “Between December 15 and January 1 there was a recorded 509 offences and 11,640 breath tests conducted, resulting in 23 impaired driving offences,” he said. “In between December 25 and January 1 there were three collisions resulting in injury, and another five without injury. “The types of offences we’re seeing are consistent with the previous year, mostly relating to speed, driving behaviour, failing to give way, failing to adhere to road signs and using a mobile device while driving. “It’s the three pillars of traffic safety; speed, impairment and distraction. “We’ve also been noticing a fair bit of E-Scooter offending as

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use is becoming more common. “Compliant E-Scooters can reach speeds no greater than 25km/h and aren’t allowed to ride on the footpath or in a speed zone greater than 60km/h...users also have to be under the 0.05 alcohol limit. “We are testing people more frequently and have found many who are intoxicated while driving so it’s important to remind the public that temporary and permanent users need to keep under the limit. “If you’re convicted of an E-Scooter offence it can affect your driver’s licence.” Sen Sgt Dockrey urged road users to stop risk-taking behaviour, which he said police have been noting with trauma collisions. “Over this busy period people, especially those perhaps using vehicles they’re not familiar with, need to take a little extra care and remember the traffic volumes are up during this time of year,” he said. “It’s also important to have plenty of patience so they’re not involved or the cause of a collision; we want people to get home safely and want our local people to stay safe. ■ Continued page 2

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Car, truck collide as police re-iterate road safety plea By JEFF ZEUSCHNER THE driver and passenger of a sedan struck by a truck near Glenrowan last Friday afternoon were lucky to only suffer minor injuries, according to Victoria Police. Police, firefighters and Wangaratta SES unit members responded to the collision around 3.30pm off the Hume Freeway’s northern lane exit onto the Snow Road overpass. Senior Constable Scott Miller said the Hyundai sedan entered the intersection and was turning right when it was T-boned by a truck travelling north from Glenrowan Road.

“The 24 year old female driver of the Hyundai and her female passenger to taken to hospital with minor injuries,” he said. “The 25 year old male truck driver from Wangaratta was unhurt and the truck was able to be driven away from the crash site. “We’ve spoken to several witnesses at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. “It is very lucky no one was more seriously injured... fortunately the truck was slowing down and it did not have a full load.” Sen Const Miller said that with increased traffic flow over the festive period, it was

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more important than ever for road users to remain vigilant and alert. Two road fatalities in the North East over the past week and almost 300 road offences in the Wangaratta area in the last fortnight have prompted Victoria Police to re-iterate their public plea for safe and responsible driving behaviour on local roads. Operation Roadwise, a statewide road policing operation conducted over the Christmas and New Year period, targeted impaired driving, speed, distraction, and fatigue in high-risk areas,, in an effort to reduce CRASH SCENE: Emergency services responded to this car and truck collision near road trauma. Glenrowan on Friday afternoon. PHOTO: Marc Bongers

Wangaratta begins its beef bonanza BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

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WANGARTTA’S annual feature weaner sales made a bumper start yesterday with just under 5000 head of the finest Angus cattle in the region going under the hammer. The Shanley Street livestock exchange hosted 4900 head of cattle for the Premier Angus Weaner and Yearling Feature sale. Eastern Young Cattle indicators closed at $4.56/ kg carcass weight in 2023, despite peaking at $5.75/kg for the month of December, and is a far cry from the $8.50/kg throughout the annual calf sales this time last year. But, Corcoran Parker Wangaratta cattle agent Reiley Murtagh said the top range offering across the annual draft of calves was expected to bring a boost to the market, with a range of interested buyers from northern New South Wales and Queensland. “We’ve got about north of 10 northern buyers here and a bulk of the cattle from the Barnawartha sale (earlier this morning) went north; it’s hard to tell but it could be the same here,” he said. One of the sale’s biggest vendors was the Tallarook based pairing of Stuart Clarke and Charles Veevers, who were selling 150 steers and 139 heifers of Witherswood and Bellaspur bloodlines. Mr Clarke said although the cattle have presented slightly lighter than he expected, he was still very pleased with

WELL PRESENTED: Stuart Clarke (right) with long-term business partner Charles Veevers at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange on Tuesday with more than 250 Angus steers and heifers from their Tallarook property under sale. PHOTOS: Bailey Zimmermann the season’s output. “They’ve shown plenty of growth which is the main thing,” he said. “We’re looking at $1200$1400/head for your better weaners and we’re in that area. “It’ll be a good line up of buyers today and it’s a good place to be selling cattle, buyers seem to like buying here which is a good thing, the cattle present very well compared to other yards.”

Wangaratta’s sale followed the Premier Angus Weaner Feature sale at Barnawartha, which had a yarding of 5300 head. More details on Tuesday’s sale will be in Friday’s Wangaratta Chronicle. The Premier All Breeds Weaner and Yearlings Feature sale will take place tomorrow from 2pm with close to 2000 head expected at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange.

EYES ON THE PRIZE: John Craddock (far left) teaching grandson Alex the ropes of being a cattle agent.

Police disappointed with a 50 per cent rise in driving offences ■ From page 1

“We also ask road users to not take additional risk as we’ve been noticing more risktaking behaviour resulting in trauma collisions. “Things like overtaking when it’s not safe, not giving way at intersections and speeding.

“We would encourage people not to use drugs but certainly to separate alcohol and drug use from their driving. “We can’t know if it’s the same people offending each year but it is disappointing that the message isn’t getting out to

the general and broader community.” According to Victoria Police, single acts of non-compliance, or people making basic driving errors, contributed to more than half of the state’s road fatalities in 2023. It said such behaviours

included low-range speeding, lower-level drink driving, failing to obey road signs, and distraction, like using a mobile phone while driving. At least 10 per cent of fatal collisions had one or more vehicle occupants failing to wear a seatbelt.

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Our crime rate up by 25% Second highest g in decade with spike p in sexual offences,, theft and familyy violence incidents

CRIMINAL off ffences iin the Wangaratta region have risen to their second-highest rate in a decade, spiking by 25 per cent on last year’s decade-low figures. In data recently released by the Crime Statistics Agency for the year to September 2023, the Wangaratta local government area (LGA) recorded some 2760 criminal offences, headlined by a marked increase in damage, theft and family violence order breach offending. The statistics detail an

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LGA’s offence rate by extrapolating the city’s offence data across a population of 100,000, and while Wangaratta has largely stayed within touching distance of the state average in recent years, the rural city’s most recent crime spike (9180 offences per 100,000 people) was more than 1600 more than the Victorian rate.

Some 179 sexuall off S ffences (up from 104 in 2022) were recorded in Wangaratta in the city’s most recent data set, making up the bulk of a sizable increase to the number of crimes against the person locally. Property and deception offences also rose by more than 300, owed largely to an increase in criminal damage (240, up from 199), theft from motor vehicles (142, up from 84) and residential non-aggravated burglary (86, up from 54).

It marked the secondk d th d highest number of thefts from motor vehicles in a decade, as police continue to urge locals to avoid leaving keys and valuables in their unlocked car overnight. Specialist family violence police in Wangaratta were also kept busy this year, identifying 460 breaches of family violence orders, some 64 more than the previous record, which was reported in the midst of the COVID pandemic in 2020. The 460 breaches almost

Inspector says latest crime spike is not all bad news WANGARATTA’S most senior police officer has highlighted the positive sign behind a 25 per cent increase in criminal offences, while reminding the community to remain aware of personal and property security. Inspector Ash Mason said local police have had a focus on several trends over the past year, with spikes in offences such as criminal damage, non-aggravated burglary and theft for motor vehicles being mostly opportunistic. “What we’re finding with the information provided by offenders who we’ve identify and processed, is they are for unlocked car and house doors and then accessing vehicles and premises to steal items of value,” he said. “There’s also been a trend in tradie tools, registration plates and other personal property items people may leave within view in their unlocked cars. “We do emphasise the importance of maintaining personal and property security; it goes a long way it deterring and preventing these offences. “In terms of criminal damage, it can be quite varying in the area they’ve been committed and what type of property damage; anything from graffiti to private or public structures and things like broken windows,

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damaged fences and damage to other property items. “It is an area of focus but it’s not something we can tackle entirely on our own...we need the community to work together with us and if you see something, hear something or know something, share that information with the police.” Crimes against the person are at a decade high, according to the recent Crime Statistics Agency data, which Inspector Mason attributed largely to a single perpetrator with 53 offences processed this year. “The nature of these crimes are very serious and cause significant harm to victims of those so we do have dedicated resources and an investigation unit for sexual offences and those relating to child abuse,” he said. “We’re doing what we can with holding offenders to account and supporting victim survivors. “It’s seen a significant spike and one particular contribution to the increase would be an offence which occurred a few years ago and the offender has been apprehended, charged, processed and cur-

rently before the courts with 53 offences. “That offender will be sentenced at the Melbourne County Court in February 2024. “We’ve also seen an increase in family violence breaches which has also been a continual focus of Victoria Police for a number of years; for frontline uniform branch and specialist investigators. “Our specialists not only investigate incidents and report those but proactively manage a number of victim survivors, working in collaboration with the relevant support agencies. “They also proactively manage a number of higher risk offenders to deter and prevent further offending. “Family violence is not okay and any form of violence is not okay. “The community needs to understand that and work with us to stamp out the culture of family violence. “A positive aspect of that statistic is it shows an increase in the confidence of victim survivors to come forward and report so we can investigate and hold offenders to account.” Inspector Mason reminded the community they can anonymously report any crime online via Crimestoppers, or by calling 1800 333 000.

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doubled d bl d Wangaratta’s W tt ’ second-most common offence type (criminal damage, 240). In nearby Alpine Shire, criminal offences increased by 3.9pc, with 532 offences recorded throughout the shire, almost 25pc of which involved sexual offending (98). The majority of incidents occurred in Myrtleford (255), where more than 70 additional offences were recorded on last year’s figures. Offences in Indigo Shire fell by 7.7pc on the previ-

ous year’s ’ figures, however, h thefts from motor vehicles (80) were almost doubled. Offending in Beechworth fell by 36 points, however, remained almost 50 more than criminal offending reported in Rutherglen. A 13.6pc decrease in criminal offending in Strathbogie shire was largely led by family violence order breaches (87) falling by 107 offences, while the majority of offending was reported in Euroa, closely followed by Nagambie. SOME POSITIVES: Inspector Ash Mason said a 25 per cent rise in offences is not all bad news. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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A warmer, wetter year Wangaratta g had 626.8mms of rainfall,, top p temperature p of 39.2 degrees g in 2023

WANGARATTA had h da slightly warmer and wetter than average year in 2023. The city’s rainfall total of 626.8mms which fell on 149 days was just 16mms above the annual average of 610mms (falling on 117 days). It was the seventh wettest year in the past 20 years and the 47th wettest year in the past century. Wangaratta’s wettest day last year was 52.6mms on Wednesday, October 4. Our wettest month was June with 98mm, while our driest month was September with just 9.8mm - our second driest in 100 years, surpassed only by 9.7mm in 1946. The mean maximum temperature for the year was 22.3 degrees whilst the mean minimum temperature for the year was 8.1 degrees. This compares with annual averages of 22.2 degrees and 7.6 degrees respectively. Frosts occurred on 56 days during 2023, whereas the average normal is 66 days. In contrast, Rutherglen had 81 days of frosts while Benalla only had 49 days of

WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER? By Peter Nelson, retired CSIRO climatologist

frosts during 2023. Wangaratta’s highest temperature last year was 39.2 degrees on Friday, February 17. The lowest temperature was minus 2.7 degrees on Friday, May 19, which was unusual not to record the lowest temperature during the winter months. This has happened on only five other times in the last 66 years - in 1957, 1967, 1981, 1999 and 2021. The lowest maximum temperature for the year was 9.7 degrees on three separate days in June. The warmest night of the year was 23 degrees on December 11 - this was the warmest December night in Wangaratta since 25 degrees in 1994. Rainfalls at other towns in North East Victoria all exceeded the annual average in 2023, with Rutherglen recording 781mms against the annual average of 699mms; Benalla 788mms

FLASHBACK: Our region was swamped by an unusual summer type deluge on June 8, which saw 147mm fall in Whitlands and flooding around Cheshunt. PHOTO: Anita McPherson (annual average 708mms); Yarrawonga 498mms (annual average 431.6mms; and Albury 803mms (annual average 747mms). Strathbogie received 807mms last year, being 86mms below the annual average.\rWhitfield (Cheshunt)

received 1088.4mms on 136 days which was just 30mms below the annual average of 1118 recorded since 1902. Noticeably for Wangaratta last year, the city had unusual weather conditions during the Easter break and again from Christmas

Eve to Boxing Day. We shivered in the coldest Easter break since 1977, and thunderstorms brought a total of 59mms rainfall to Wangaratta to make it our wettest Christmas in 143 years of records - just above the previous wettest Christ-

mas off 56 56mms iin 1978 1978. What I will remember about 2023 is the unusual summer type deluge which swamped our region on June 8. While Wangaratta had 35.2mm, Whitlands had a massive 147mms which easily broke the 1980 June daily record of 99mms. Benalla with 47.3mm recorded its wettest June day since 51.6mms in 1898. Violet Town with 101mms was easily the wettest ever June day breaking the 1898 record of 70mms. Strathbogie with 93mms broke the June 1988 record of 83.6mms on June 7 that year. Whitlands with 147mms easily broke the 1980 June daily record of 99mms. This summer type deluge could very well set up a notably hotter than normal summer in our region over the next couple of months. We just had much thunderstorm activity including the violent storm on Wednesday, December 13 with wind gusts to 81 kph. and some large hail. Maximum temperatures are set to exceed 44 degrees at mid January and from January 23 to 28.

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will see more pharmacies be able to administer more vaccines. “From January 1 all Australians will be able to ask their pharmacist for all vaccinations on the Commonwealth Government’s National Immunisation Program,” he said. Patients wanting to find their nearest community pharmacy can visit www. findapharmacy.com.au

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VISION OF THE FUTURE: A graphic drawing of what the new library will look like in Benalla.

Benalla community to get a modern library MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2013 BENALLA Rural City Council has awarded the $1.7 million Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop Learning Centre project to local construction company Contract Control Services Pty Ltd. Mayor Cr Barbara Alexander said the project will create approximately 20 new jobs and will increase education and employment opportunities across the whole municipality. “The community has lobbied long and hard for modern library facilities that will provide lifelong learning and cultural experiences for all our residents,” Cr Alexander said.

“It is with great pride that council signs off on this important next stage of a project that will improve access to education and training, as well as cultural and social opportunities.” The Learning Centre will include greatly increased floor space, a tripling of existing public internet access, dedicated spaces for group programs and children and

youth activities, and a new customer service area and staff workroom. The new building will be constructed on the site of the current Civic Centre in Fawckner Drive, with the council offices being relocated to the newly constructed Customer Service Centre in Bridge Street in February, and the council to the former Shire Offices mid-year. The Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop Learning Centre is a partnership project between federal, state and local governments, with a $1.2 million grant from the Federal Government and $500,000 from the State Government.

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Summer heat perfect for family day at turf club

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

TUESDAY’S max temperature of 29 degrees made for the perfect weather for local kids to enjoy the waterslide, facepainting and family picnic in the shade at this year’s Wangaratta Turf Club Family Race Day. Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett said the day was a great community event to kick off the New Year, with a strong crowd in attendance. “It’s great to be able to have this time of the year when people are back in Wangaratta catching up with family and friends and enjoying some time away from work to come down and bring the kids along,” he said. “There are some great giveaways and great entertainment for the kids which makes it a perfect day out. “It is definitely a hot one but weather is just a part of racing this time of year; you can get hot weather or summer storms but it’s been nice to have this race on during school holidays. “All the kids’ entertainment is free which is nice to be able to provide that for our local community. “The free merchandise packs have been popular coming through the gates and the waterslide is definitely getting good usage with the weather the way it is.” Local grandparents Sue and Clyde Barton enjoyed a relaxing day out with Albury-based grandkids Henry and Milo. “The kids have loved their

GRANDKIDS: Cousins (back, from left) Matilda Lawless, Harper Powell and Chloe Lawless; (front, from left) Darcy, Layla and Isaac Powell.

time with us, though the waterslide was also a hit,” Clyde said. “We’ll be staying for the races as that’s the main event but it’s been great to watch the boys enjoy the day.” Another gaggle of grandkids; the Powells and the Lawless clan, had fun spending time as a family. “Our great uncle is John Ledger so we’re here to support the races and him,” Matilda Lawless said.

“The waterslide is the best and it’s been fun seeing my cousins.” Tuesday indicates a promising start to the season, with two more events coming up this month. The club’s Thursday Races will be held on Thursday, January 11 and the Australia Day Eve Races will be held on Thursday, January 25. For more information go to https://country.racing. com/wangaratta.

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DAY WITH THE GRANDPARENTS: Sue and Clyde Barton from Wangaratta with grandchildren Henry and Milo Barton from Albury.

VISITING: Mel and Lisa Audsley on their way home to Cairns with friend Steve English from Wangaratta.

HOLIDAY FUN: Friends Indi Youings and Maddison Watts.

Council logo goes here NICE DAY OUT: Jason Reeves and Hayley Nolan with kids Jenson and Kitty Reeves.

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GOOD health is often something we take for granted, until a shift occurs that causes it to slip from our grasp, or from that of a loved one. It’s then that our convictions about what we will do with our “one wild, precious life” - as poet Mary Oliver described it - can come into greater focus. In today’s edition, local resident Kristie Ivone shares the story of her shock cancer diagnosis. She notes what her experience has taught - and continues to teach - her about the joy of the simple things in life, and what she will take forward with her beyond her cancer treatment. On a broader scale, the mum of three is also advocating for a change to legislation around genetic discrimination when it comes to life insurance contracts. As the Federal Government undertakes a public consultation process around regulating the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting, Kristie has highlighted the issue in a bid to see change. It’s something about which she feels strongly, as her own genetic testing results - received after her breast cancer diagnosis - revealed she has a gene associated with breast cancer and three other cancers. She can see the value and importance of genetic testing not only for the sake of her own children, but for others facing future risks to their health. Kristie would like to see Australia’s health care system promote preventative and proactive approaches, rather than discouraging people from taking genetic tests for fear they may be refused access to affordable life insurance. If you agree, see the link for public consultation submissions along with Kristie’s story on page 7.

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Council opening prayer must be retained

Do you believe in the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions?

IN reference to the story “Councillors rebuke a bid to remove prayer”, reported in the Wangaratta Chronicle (December 20), I thoroughly agree, rejecting Cr Jack Herry’s motion. Apparently, diversity and being inclusive applies to any and all philosophies, beliefs and thinking, except Christianity. Agree or be cancelled is the reaction when Christianity or traditional issues emerge. The opening prayer, a long standing tradition, recognises our Christian heritage. It’s removal denies believers their recognition for its inclusion. Where then are diversity and inclusivity? I agree with Cr Irene Grant’s observations and her retention of the opening prayer. Phillip Servaes, Wangaratta

Saddened by removal, theft of banner THE removal and theft of a banner advertising local Vision Christian Radio transmitter 88.0FM from the Rowan Street underpass, is extremely disappointing. It is sad to see a banner promoting hope and encouragement, being removed sometime in the Christmas/Boxing Day period. Particularly at a time when the people of Wangaratta and surrounding areas are suffering from a cost-of-living crisis, some even homelessness, and we are constantly hearing of the terrible casualties of the Hamas-Israel war, plus many other tragedies around the world and at home. Vision Radio’s sole aim is to bring songs and messages of hope, forgiveness and encouragement. This in particular is emphasised in the Christmas story of Jesus’ birth - where Christians believe that God himself was born as a baby in a stable (animal shed) accessible to everybody and then lived amongst us. It was an event that divided time into BC (before Christ) and AD (the year of our Lord). I hope that those who removed the banner will listen to 88.0FM and will learn that Vision Radio is a very joyful and encouraging radio station. If anyone finds the Vision Banner, I can be contacted on 0412 939 234. John Moore, Wangaratta

WELCOMING IN THE NEW YEAR: An estimated 8000 people enjoyed the Rural City of Wangaratta’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Sunday evening. The massive crowd was the largest at the annual event since the millennium celebrations. Full story and more Marcella Larson-Banks photos on page 8.

So important to keep our tradition ongoing

Fine wines the toast of North East region

I READ with interest the story in the Wangaratta Chronicle (December 20) about the majority of councillors rebuking a bid to remove the Lord’s prayer from the opening of council meetings. I wondered if this is the start of more “woke” to come? I ask Cr Jack Herry, who are these people whom might be offended by the Lord’s prayer being recited as council meetings? Cr Irene Grant was absolutely spot on in her reaction to this nonsense, notably and I quote her, “I am mystified as to why we are even having this debate. In all our decision making we should aim to unite not divide. The Lord’s prayer is a 100 year tradition (at council).” To date, we are so lucky with what our Wangaratta council has achieved. We must not divert away from what council is about. Pat Chick, Wangaratta

IT is time the wine industry featured/ promoted the charm and style and sophistication of enjoying wine and good food either when out or at home in our region. It is time the winemakers and wineries did more to enhance wine and dine and food matches, and our wine regions need to be more involved with the arts and events. Stuart Davie, Corowa

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Kristie calls for freedom to genetic test for cancer Currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, 35 year old local mum Kristie Ivone wants to see the government legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination by insurance companies, e o g any a y disincentive d s ce t e for o those t ose wanting a t g to take ta e a genetic ge et c test to understand u de sta d their t e cancer ca ce risk. s removing BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

shock cancer diagnosis and the intensive treatment now underway, has led Kristie Ivone to consider what’s really important in life and to strive to make the path easier for others, including young women like her. Kristie grew up with her family in Whorouly and went to Wangaratta High School. A singer and musician with over 20 years of experience, she may be familiar to those who have seen her performing at gigs during the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz or at local wineries and events. Today she is the mother of three young children and manager of strategic partnerships at Charles Sturt University, but just over two months ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I had a pain in my breast one night and felt a lump which I hadn’t felt before,” she said. “I have a strong family history of cancer and I’ve always been vigilant in self-checking for symptoms. “After a series of ultrasounds, mammograms and biopsies, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” Kristie started urgent hormone therapy, followed closely with an intense chemotherapy regime at the Albury/Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre. She’s six rounds in, with eight rounds of chemotherapy planned, after which she will have a bilateral mastectomy. There will also be hormone therapy which will be a long term process over the next five to 10 years. Kristie said it’s been a lifealtering experience and a lifelong change she is navigating daily; and it has had a significant impact on her entire family. “I can’t work right now at all, and on the days when I’m unwell I need to be cared for,” she said. “I also have extra supports in place for my husband and kids, as I’m no longer able to participate in daily family life as usual. “As a 35 year old woman, it has been hard to become dependent on my loved ones, and I’m still adjusting to this transition. “I’ve also discovered that I have a gene that’s associated with breast cancer and three other cancers; and I’m looking forward to talking about the value and importance of genetic testing.”

he Federal Government is currently holding a public consultation on the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting. According to the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, the Disability Discrimination Act

SUPPORT CIRCLE: Kristie Ivone (left) is pictured with her close friend, fellow musician and singer Claire O’Connell. The pair met at Wangaratta High School and Claire has been supporting Kristie while she undergoes treatment.

The gene I have is associated with four cancers....each of my three children will have a 50 per cent chance of also having the gene and they will need to consider being tested when they are adults. This is why I feel strongly about the need to legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination - I don’t want there to be any disincentives for my children to fully understand their cancer risk. This is a critical first step in being able to effectively screen and catch cancer early. - Kristie Ivone provides an exemption for life insurers to use genomic or genetic test results when underwriting life insurance contracts. Since 2019, an industryregulated partial-moratorium has been in place that prohibits the use of these tests below certain financial limits. However, the government is aware of community concerns that people are being discouraged from taking genetic tests for fear they may be refused access to affordable life insurance. “Australians should not be dissuaded from potentially lifesaving genetic testing, out of fear of discrimination in life insurance products,” Mr Jones said. “When Australians think about preventative health, they shouldn’t have to think about their hip pocket.” The Federal Government’s consultation paper considers options to regulate the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting. The options aim to ensure that consumers can continue to access affordable life insurance, while

maximising the significant health benefits provided by genetic testing. The public consultation process is now open with submissions closing on January 31, 2024.

ristie underwent genetic testing about 18 months ago as part of a pilot study led by Monash University called DNA Screen. She didn’t know she had cancer then, but put up her hand for the research trial because at the time, she understood individuals were not able to self-refer for genetic testing – something she believes has now changed. Kristie only received the results about six weeks ago, but it was too late. She said her three children two daughters and son - will now have to be tested and screened for cancer throughout their lives. “The gene I have is associated with four cancers, three of which affect men,” she said. “Each of my three children will have a 50 per cent chance of also having the gene and they will need to consider being tested

when they are adults. “This is why I feel strongly about the need to legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination - I don’t want there to be any disincentives for my children to fully understand their cancer risk. “This is a critical first step in being able to effectively screen and catch cancer early. “In my opinion it’s also how we should be running our health care system - in a way that promotes preventative and proactive approaches. “I look forward to making a submission to the consultation and encourage anybody else with a touch point - to genetic testing to consider doing the same.”

ristie says there are many things she has learnt from her cancer experience. “There will be more lessons to come, but so far it has reminded me of what’s important in life and helped me to re-assess my priorities,” she said. “It’s taught me the power of mental fortitude, in dealing with physical suffering.

“It is also reminding me of the amazing network of friends and family I have around me and to keep these important people close - I truly couldn’t do this without them. “It’s also taught me the joy of the simple things in life, that I probably took for granted. “Simple pleasures such as a long walk in nature without tiring, a good night’s sleep and having the physical strength to lift up my children. “Chemotherapy is making me very sensitive to the sun but I’m looking forward to being outside more, after the treatment.” As far as the future is concerned, Kristie’s main hope and focus once her treatment is complete, is “to give my kids amazing experiences”. “I’m also looking forward to advocating for genetic testing and effective screening, for breast cancer,” she said. “Whilst this has been the most difficult experience of my life so far, I feel that it has gifted me lots of learnings that I will take forward with me, into my post cancer life.” Kristie hopes to see the government legislate a total ban on genetic discrimination. ■ All those interested in

submitting to the public consultation can find out more at: https://ministers.treasury.gov. au/ministers/stephen-jones-2022/ media-releases/consultation-openuse-genetic-testing-results-life

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WHAT’S ON

Museum exhibition in Bainz Gallery

Wangaratta Community Market

THE Wangaratta Historical Society invites the community to step back in time with their exhibition titled “Museum@ Bainz” on display in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library. The exhibition includes reproduced prints taken from the valuable glass slides which are just a small part of the museum’s collection, offering a fascinating insight into Wangaratta’s past. It is open throughout January.

THERE is something for everyone at the Wangaratta community market including handcrafted items, plants, socks, second-hand books, food stalls and more. The market takes place every Sunday morning at Moore than Swimming in the grass area. The next market will be on Sunday, January 7 from 8am to 1pm. Wangaratta Farmers Market THE Wangaratta Farmers Market features a wide range of locally grown, sourced and made produce. The market takes place monthly at the Holy Trinity Gardens and the next market will take place on Saturday, January 13 from 8am to 12pm.

King River Brewery live music WHITFIELD’s King River Brewery has a range of upcoming music performances to kick off the new year. The performances will take place in the beer garden where visitors can enjoy delicious beer and food while enjoying live music from 2pm to 5pm. This weekend the brewery will have performances by Pat Westwood on Friday, Dean Haitani on Saturday and Jeff Cabalar on Sunday.

VETERAN and family morning tea is held at the Wangaratta RSL on the second Tuesday of each month, with the next gathering planned for Tuesday, January 9 from 10am to 11.30am. All ex-service personnel and families are welcome, for further information contact 0447 217 768. WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will return to activities on Tuesday, January 9 with cards (500) and hoy at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, from 1.30pm. Bingo will be held on Wednesday, January 10 from 1.30pm, with cards (euchre) on Friday, January 12, indoor carpet bowls on Monday, January 15 from 12 noon, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, January 16 from 1.30pm. The club will host lunch at the Wangaratta Club from 12 noon on Wednesday, January 17. WANGARATTA Newcomers will hold their next gathering on Thursday, February 1 from 2pm to 3.30pm at Intermezzo Café. Join the group for a cuppa, a chat, and to meet some new people. For more information, phone Joy on 0401 843 815 or Ann on 0435 275 864. ENJOY a coach ride to the Australian Open with locals on Thursday, January 18. Departing the Swan Street carpark at 6.30am, and from the front of the tennis centre at 6pm, the coach will make short breaks at Wallan in the morning and evening, arriving back in Wangaratta at 1010.30pm. Total cost is $122, which includes a ticket to Margaret Court Arena and the coach fare. For more information, phone or text Marjory Sartori on 0400 285 288. PARKINSON’S Disease Support Group meets every Friday at the Wangaratta RSL for coffee at 10am. Those who are able can meet at

BEAUTY AND FEAR: An exhibition at the Wangaratta Art Gallery titled Beauty & Fear explores the natural landscape of North East Victoria through the artworks of Andy Pye and Robert Hirschmann. The artists explore their deep affinity for the natural world including the mountains, boulders, waterfalls and birdlife in Andy Pye’s vibrant paintings on canvas and board, or the night sky lit and framed by an iridescent moon in Robert Hirschmann’s gestural paintings and drawings. The exhibition runs until February 25.

Woolshed Road exhibition at the art gallery AN exhibition titled Woolshed Rowad features a series of works

SOCIAL CALENDAR the main entrance at 9.30am for a 30 minute river walk prior to coffee. For more information, contact Dave James on 0409 011 953 or Ros Taylor on 0429 624 844. PANGERANG Ukes and More meets each Thursday from 5.30pm at Pangerang Community Hub. Cost is $5, and any instruments, as well as voices, are welcome. All enquiries to 0407 311 899. WANGARATTA Table Tennis Association is hosting a new social daytime group at the Wangaratta Showgrounds pavilion on Tuesdays from 10am to 12 noon, and starts again on February 6. People of all ages, from beginners to more experienced players, are encouraged to play singles and doubles in a relaxed, friendly environment, with coaching for beginners. For more information, phone Maxine on 0403 209 857 or Julie on 0422 321 456. WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue, returning on February 2. For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Wendie 0408 495065.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral, returning on January 17. All welcome – for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480 or Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062. WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street, returning on January 15.

by Nina Machielese Hunt inspired by her immediate environment, living and working on Woolshed Road just outside of Wangaratta. The work featured in the exhibition at the Wangaratta Art Gallery evokes a sense of place

and memory through exploring the atmospheric misty mornings of the cooler months to the bright yellows and browns of summer. The exhibition runs until February 28.

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

mornings, Tuesday mornings and Thursday mornings, equipment supplied. For more information, contact Anne on 0490 173 169.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday – arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start, returning on January 17. The competition runs until 3.30pm–4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. New players welcome. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462. WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6.45pm at The Centre in Chisholm Street, returning on February 14. For more information, contact president Joanne Howell on 0417 558 881. COME and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club, 46 Ryan Avenue, on any Monday, Wednesday or Saturday at 9am, starting on January 8. Equipment and instruction provided in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. For further information, phone club president Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009. SATURDAY Quilters meet on the first Saturday of the month for a relaxed day of sit, sew and chat, from 10am to 3pm at the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, off the river end of College Street, starting back in February. Contact Colleen on 0427 221 138. THE North Eastern branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria meets every fourth Tuesday at the Masonic Lodge in Appin St, Wangaratta Beginners and experienced embroiderers are welcome to come along at 9.30am. For more information, contact Jen on 0407 560562. A NEW croquet club has started at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club in Merriwa Park. The group plays on Sunday

WANGARATTA Woodworkers Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no-one is present). The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome. For more information, contact Bevan on 0437 196 118 or Les on 0412 250 674. WANGARATTA AL–Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick‘s Hall in Ford Street. All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else‘s drinking, this group may be for you. Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828, or phone 1300 252 666. BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au TOPS weight supporting group meets at The Centre each Monday from 5pm to 6pm, offering encouragement and great company to support locals in managing their weight. For more information, phone 0458 374 261. WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis Club plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, starting back on February 5. Play begins at 8am. New players welcome. Morning tea provided – please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596.

Moyhu Lions Country Market THE Moyhu Lions Country Market features a wide range of stalls for everyone to enjoy on the third Saturday of each month. It takes place at the Moyhu Lions Park and the next market will be on Saturday, January 20 from 8am to 12pm.

THE Wangaratta Artists are under new management, and welcome budding artists to come along, and established artists to exhibit in the studio at Batchelor’s Green, resuming January 8. The group meets at the studio on Mondays and Thursdays from 12 noon. For more information, phone Clare on 0419 365 149. OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta, resuming on February 6. New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. For more information, contact Helen on 0457 269278. LIFEBALL is held each Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre, resuming on February 6. Lifeball is a non–contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship. For more information, phone 0418 574 404. CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri–shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility, resuming on January 15. The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care. For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@gmail.com COME and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am. Beginners welcome. Contact Jan on 0429 166 016. • TO include your group‘s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au

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Around 8000 enjoyed New Year’s Eve celebrations at showgrounds By JEFF ZEUSCHNER AN estimated crowd of around 8000 people gathered at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Sunday evening to welcome in 2024. The annual New Year’s Eve celebration was arguably the biggest held since the millennium celebrations in 2000. Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees said council had been working hard to establish the celebrations as an event of “regional significance”. “There was a few hundred people lining up before the gates opened at 5.30pm and council was thrilled to welcome around 8000 people to the Wangaratta Showgrounds,” he said. “The annual NYE celebration was a testament to the commitment of the rural city to continue developing events for the community.” Mayor Rees said the wide variety of free activities and live entertainment on offer was enjoyed by community members and and visitors alike. “The weather was fabulous and made for the perfect evening sprawled out on the grass...and the headline act, Chocolate Starfish, did not disappoint, keeping the crowd entertained right up until the clock struck midnight and the new year was welcomed with a dazzling fireworks display in the night sky.” Wangaratta police praised the overall crowd behaviour. “There were only one or two minor incidents that were easily dealt with,” said Senior Sergeant Tim Hart. “The celebrations were promoted as a family-friendly event and they certainly were...with quite a large number of those present dispersing after the 9pm fireworks. “Overall crowd behaviour was very good, and we our road operations didn’t detect any offending drivers.” The same couldn’t be said for Yarrawonga, where the driver of a Ford Ranger sped away from police around 2.20am. Sen Sgt Hart said the 36 year old local male driver was arrested a short time later and his vehicle impounded, and he was remanded in custody facing a series of driving offences.

HEADLINE ACT: Chocolate Starfish did not disappoint the huge crowd. PHOTOS: Marcella Larson-Banks

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT: Having fun were Sarah Moyle and Chad Atkinson with children (from left) Jett, Levi and Lucian Atkinson.

OFF WITH A BANG: Fireworks at 9pm and midnight were crowd favourites.

PLENTY TO DO: There was no shortage of children keen to try rock climbing.

CELEBRATION: Enjoying the vibe were (from left) Chloe and Tom Brown, Luke Morvell and Ella James.

ENJOYING THE NIGHT: Revellers (from left) Jody Leonard, Deidre Harrington, Kim Huggins and Melissa Wernert.

FRIENDS: Enjoying each others company were (from left) Cooper Postlethwaite, Paris McLaurin, Jessica Peacock and Kaelah Ivone.

NIGHT OUT: Rusty and Emma Harris and Lauren Stone (right) had a great evening.

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April Monday, April 3 Teenager death an “accident” DEFENCE lawyer Daniel Sala has told jurors his client did a disservice to himself in a police record of interview following the fatal stabbing of teenager Jaxen Henderson-Gillespie in August 2021. Zachary Johnson, now 20, is charged with murdering 18-year-old HendersonGillespie during an altercation at Vincent Road’s Scout Park on August 21, after meeting with the deceased and another man, Brody Rouse, to complete a drug deal.

Wednesday, April 5 A fatality waiting to happen AN Oxley resident wants overhanging Eucalypt trees on the Snow Road to be trimmed back as he believes it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed. Pat Richardson said with the wild weather the district has been experiencing lately it only takes a moderate gust and branches can be seen falling over the road in the area, with accidents having occurred in the past.

Thursday, April 6 Not guilty verdict JURORS have found Zachary Johnson not guilty of murdering fellow teenager Jaxen Henderson-Gillespie in Wangaratta, and cleared him of a lesser charge of manslaughter. Wangaratta Supreme Court convened yesterday afternoon to hear the jury’s verdict, which came in the wake of eight days of evidence and almost two days of deliberation.

Wednesday, April 12 Horror crash A WANGARATTA man alleged to have been speeding and drinking alcohol before a crash which claimed the life of one passenger and severely injured two others has been granted bail. The 23-year-old fronted Benalla Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, successfully applying for bail after suffering minor injuries as the alleged driver during a crash which killed his 26-year-old cousin from Beaconsfield, seriously injured his 24-year-old cousin from Beaconsfield, and left his 16-year-old brother from Wangaratta in a critical condition.

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 April 24 A TIME TO REMEMBER: LT Col Andy McDonell is the new secretary of the Wanga ratta Sub–Branch, and will tak RSL e over MC duties at Wangaratta’s ANZAC Day service from next year. Thousands of rural city residents are expected to attend services through out the region tomorrow.

LLA’S GIFT: ved  April 12 BE lla Pasquali achie day Be ’s tta ra ga an W on M r ste Ea on m a childhood drea ry in the Change to with a thrilling vic ’s Stawell Gift at just en Our Game Wom e win came with a Th 16 years of age. rl Meyer . PHOTO: Ka $40,000 cheque

Frrid Friday, F iday id ay A April pril i 14 Farm insurance fear over solar neighbour

Friday May 5 Friday, GP wins COVID bid

NEIGHBOURS of the proposed Meadow Creek Solar Farm have been warned they may face skyrocketing insurance premiums if the project goes ahead. Fires start regularly from human error, and most households/land owners have a liability insurance policy to cover any damages they may cause.

A MEDICATION that a local GP says is proven to prevent and treat COVID-19 overseas, will become available in Australia again after he successfully appealed to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to have it reinstated. Wangaratta GP Dr Julian Fidge made a submission last year to the TGA to have ivermectin deleted from the Poisons Standard.

Monday, April 17 Sewer solution SEWERAGE capacity woes in Wangaratta that have slowed residential housing are set to ease from late 2024 with a series of strategies to link growth areas to the city’s wastewater system. North East Water (NEW) is in the process of evaluating design options for sewer pump stations, detention storages (underground tanks) and trunk sewers that will link these growth areas in the northwest and south.

Wednesday, April 19 COVID cases up A RISING number of COVID-19 cases in Victoria is being reflected within the Wangaratta community. The Victorian Health Department said more than 5800 cases were reported statewide last week, with COVID patients in Victorian hospitals climbing to 297, up 46 per cent on the previous week, with a seven-day rolling average of patients in intensive care reaching 11.

Friday, April 21 Coronation role for locally-based Earl A WANGARATTA resident will be the only Australian citizen taking an official role in next month’s coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Simon Abney-Hastings, the 15th Earl of Loudon, will continue a long-held family tradition by presenting the Great Golden Spurs to the new monarch at the coronation on Saturday, May 6.

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 May 1 TALKING DAIRY: Chris Owen (left), Dylan Wheeler and Caitlin Cox are the heart and soul of a farming production in Moyhu . PHOTO: Kurk Hickling

Monday, April 24 Graffiti spree A SPREE which saw swastikas and offensive language spray painted on cars and property in Wangaratta late last week has been slammed by a local MP. Independent Indi MP Helen Haines said the behaviour, which saw more than 15 instances of graffiti in the Murdoch Road and Mather Street areas early on Friday morning, was “unacceptable” particularly in the lead up to ANZAC Day.

Wednesday, April 26 Full rate rise RATEPAYERS might face the full 3.5 per cent rate rise that will generate $31.36 million in council revenue, despite thoughts aired by some Wangaratta councillors to lower the burden on local property owners. Mayor Dean Rees and Deputy Mayor Harry Bussell voiced their concerns earlier this year that given the current economic climate, council might consider lowering rates below the 3.5pc Fair Go Rate Cap.

Friday, April 28 Fairer go on rates PROPERTY owners are set to be spared a full increase in municipal rates in 2023/24 with Rural City of Wangaratta councillors deciding to lower the rise

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from 3.5 to 2.9 per cent. If the draft budget is adopted on June 27, the difference will be the equivalent to $171,000 in lost council revenue based on the anticipated 16,370 rates assessments.

May Monday, May 1 Jailing the young A PROPOSED increase of the age of criminal responsibility has been received with a mixed response from the region’s politicians and a First Nations elder. The State Government wants to increase the Criminal Age of Responsibility from 10 to 12 years old, but Northern Victorian MP Georgie Purcell believes it should be 14.

Wednesday, May 3 Learning curve THREE student teachers from the University of Melbourne have kicked off a four-week placement at Wangaratta High School aimed at providing them with a taste of regional life. Katrina Zuk, David Grinszpan and Brianna Watson, who are on their final placement before graduation in December, are among the first crop of participants in the Teach Rural pilot program, which is being delivered by the Country Education Partnership and funded by the State Government.

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Monday, May 8 Green expansion G EXPANSION of Wangaratta’s Organics Processing Facility is back on the public P agenda tomorrow night. a Rural City of Wangaratta council is seeking to increase the licensing capacity of the facility at North Wangaratta from 5200 tonnes, to 12,000 tonnes through an amendment to the Environment Protection Authority license.

Wednesday, May 10 Pensioners’ cost of living soaring WANGARATTA Senior Citizen’s secretary Ken Daly was last night waiting to see what the 2023 Federal Budget would offer in the way of relief for pensioners, especially as the latest data shows pensioners’ living costs have increased 2.2 per cent. The latest ABS Living Cost Indexes show pensioners and other government payment recipients are hit the hardest by rising cost of living pressures.

Friday, May 12 Aged care joy AGED care is “absolutely a winner” as a result of the 2023/24 Federal Budget handed down this week, according to St Catherine’s Wangaratta chief executive officer Adrian Johnstone. “Unfortunately, there are going to be some sectors and industries which have not done so well, and it is not going to fix everything, but it is going to go a long way,” Mr Johnstone said.

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Monday, May 15 Fire was “horrible” THE roaring sound of a house fully inflamed, coupled with exploding gas bottles at Eldorado on Saturday was described by adjoining neighbour Joanna Brick as a scary and horrifying experience. Mrs Brick and her husband Peter live in Eldorado’s old post office on Main Street in front of the single story pre-fab house that was completely destroyed by the blaze.

Wednesday, May 17 $2B housing plea FEDERAL Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines has called for a $2 billion partial fix to the regional housing crisis during a National Press Club address yesterday. She said a $2 billion Regional Housing Infrastructure Fund would pave the way for social housing developments in regional Australia.

Friday, May 19 All hail the return of a Weekend Fit for a King ONE of the region’s most popular food and wine festivals will make a regal return this year, with the Weekend Fit for a King to be held once again on the newly crowned King’s Birthday weekend in the King Valley region. The event has been in hiatus since it was last held in 2019, with Wines of the King Valley members opting to run independent events as they also negotiated the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monday, May 22 Road fix hope AN improved road connecting Wangaratta and the King Valley may be on the horizon with major players united in their recognition of the project as a high priority for the region. With the Victorian State Budget to be released tomorrow, there are hopes significant funds may be allocated to fix the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road which continues to fall into disrepair as visitation to King Valley tourism destinations skyrocket.

Wednesday, May 24 Budget to deliver sewerage solutions WANGARATTA’S sewage capacity problem, which has hindered housing growth in the rural city, has been addressed in 2023/24 Victorian State

 May 15 BE LIKE US : Shayley Walsh (left), Tom Willou ghb Lawrence are three of the y and Emma dedicated members at the Wanga ratta SES Unit and they encourage you to wear orange as part of Wear Orange Wednesday this week. PHOTO: Steve Kelly

Budget Budget, with $11 million of works to receive scheduled funding. The North East Water Corporation is set to receive the funding in the fourth quarter of next financial year, including $6.5m for the Wangaratta Reith Lindner Road sewer pump station, $2.5m for the southern pump station, and $2m for North West growth corridor detention (underground storage) tanks.

T There were also no plans for extra ca carriages on the Albury line since the inc increase in patronage, with extra buses ins instead to be placed on standby.

Monday, June 5 M No compromise N PROSECCO producers in the King Valley have strongly re-iterated their call for no compromise to be made on prosecco in current negotiations between Australia and the EU for a free-trade deal. Geographic indicator protections have been a major sticking point in the deal, with the EU wanting to block the right to have Australian prosecco, parmesan and feta.

Friday, May 26 Meeting a need

Wednesday, June 7 Pokies spend up

A NEW Wangaratta assistance centre is set to aid rising demand for St Vincent de Paul services in the rural city. Like other agencies amid current cost of living pressures, St Vincent de Paul’s Wangaratta conferences are experiencing an increasing need among locals.

LOCAL gaming venues can expect a visit from the state’s gambling regulator in the coming weeks, with Wangaratta having already shattered its record annual pokies expenditure in the first 10 months of the year. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) recently confirmed inspectors would be touring the Wangaratta and Benalla shires to ensure gaming venues were following rules and maintaining integrity, fairness and safety with their electronic gaming machines (EGMs).

Monday, May 29 Valley roads void TWO major roads in the Rural City of Wangaratta that provide a major access ways for locals and tourists have missed out on funding in the 2023/24 State Budget. It comes at a time the condition of the roads is severely deteriorating in numerous locations, while tourist traffic to the King Valley continues to grow.

Wednesday, May 31 School sheds gutted A VEHICLE fire which destroyed three equipment sheds at Moyhu Primary School in the early hours of Sunday morning is being treated as an arson attack by local police. Detective Senior Constable James Howarth of Wangaratta Crime Investigation Unit said firefighters were called to a blaze around 6.30am, arriving at the school to find a vehicle fire had spread to three nearby sheds, completely destroying their structural integrity.

June Friday, June 2 No rail relief UPGRADES to the state’s V/Line transport capacity won’t extend to the Albury line, with the North East set to be overlooked for the implementation of a further 23 VLocity trains from next year.

HERE: INTERFUN IS  June 23 W garatta Mayor Dean an Rural City of W development officer h Rees and yout vite the community in Rachel Harrop e grounds of the th in em Wednesday, June 14 th in er Street to jo thedral in Dock Holy Trinity Ca terFest. The annual Cancer compo Win tomorrow for and A FOUR-year fight which will now see winter is back celebration of this year, with live er female-specific cancers included under better than ev m 10am, fun activities fro the state’s presumptive rights scheme for entertainment g, polar ng roller skatin firefighters is set to be a key aspect of the for kids includi d a lantern procession an and legacy of former Wangaratta state upper tobogganing and festive food in the evening, try is free and house MP Tania Maxwell. En . le sa Attorney-general Jaclyn Symes recentt- drinks on lcome. everyone is we PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

ly announced firefighters diagnosed with primary site cervical, ovarian or uterine cancers would be eligible for fair access to compensation, as part of new legislation to be presented to parliament in the coming weeks.

Friday, June 16 It all adds up WANGARATTA teacher Stacey Lamb has been awarded one of 30 Teaching Innovation Fellowships backed by the State Government, to continue her efforts in the maths education space. The St Bernard’s Primary School numeracy leader was among the 30 teachers from 26 government and non-government schools awarded the fellowships, sharing in more than $770,000 as part of the Teaching Excellence Program from the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership.

Friday, June 9 Flood funds

Monday, June 19 Thefts on the rise

A HIGHER levee bank at Merriwa Park costing $1.569 million will be completely funded by the federal and state governments, coming as a major win for the Rural City of Wangaratta. Council had originally budgeted to pay for one third of the cost, with state and federal governments to cover the other portions, however, Mayor Dean Rees said the full funding allocation will allow council to spend this money on other important needs.

A MARKED rise in opportunistic theft offending is of major concern to local police, with Wangaratta’s crime rate remaining above the state average for the ninth time in the last decade. It reflects a statewide increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries, despite overall offence rates remaining below pre-COVID levels.

Monday, June 12 Court support WHOROULY Football Netball Club will have a long-awaited upgrade to its netball court with $500,000 in funding announced for two multi-purpose courts to be built at the recreation reserve. Works will be carried out in the 2023/24 financial year, with $250,000 coming from the Victorian Government’s Country Football and Netball Program delivered in partnership with the AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria.

Wednesday, June 21 $496m housing boost WANGARATTA and the greater region are likely to benefit from more than $496 million in a Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment for Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, alongside Premier Daniel Andrews, announced the funding which he said would begin boosting social housing stock within the next two weeks.

Friday, June 23 Council rates, charges set to bite RATEPAYERS will fork out almost 10 per cent more for their bin collection in

2023/24, 2023/24 charges that will sting Rural City of Wangaratta property owners despite some relief on a rate rise. The 2022/24 council budget adopted on Thursday afternoon includes a 2.9 per cent rate rise, a slight reprieve on ratepayers as it’s less than the Victorian Government’s Fair Go System rate cap of 3.5pc.

Monday, June 26 Pound service shift WANGARATTA’S animal pound service is set to shift to Albury, in a move anticipated to save the rural city in excess of $500,000 over the next two years. RSPCA will cease operations in Wangaratta from July 31, after council signed a new two-year deal with Albury Pound and Animal Care Center which will see the new service oversee care for the local area’s escaped and surrendered pets and provide rehoming where necessary.

Wednesday, June 28 A flood of frustration A STAMPS Lane flooding issue that stopped a local resident from returning home for days due to water over the road has been temporarily resolved. It’s a problem that has thwarted residents for years as flood waters drain down into an underpass beneath the railway line at North Wangaratta, preventing access.

Friday, June 30 Solar, liquid hydrogen bid A DEVELOPMENT plan to build a cryogenic/liquid hydrogen refueling station for trucks at Winton, that aims to evolve the decarbonisation of the transport industry in Australia, will be submitted to the State Government within days. The Winton-Glenrowan Road H2REFUEL facility on 430 acres would be powered by a new onsite 50-megawatt solar facility - about half the size of each of the neighbouring energy facilities.  July, August and September Year In Review in Friday, January 5 edition

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6.00 Makers Of Modern Australia. 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.05 The Princes And The Press. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Muster Dogs. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. 8.05 Spicks And Specks. 9.05 Changing Ends. New. 9.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 10.45 Catching A Predator. 11.45 Love Your Garden. 12.30 Tenable. 1.15 Life. 2.15 Rage. 3.35 Classic Countdown. 4.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. 5.00 Makers Of Modern Australia.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.00 Secret Cities. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Massacre On Hadrian’s Wall. 3.00 Mastermind Australia. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 How To Make It In Comedy. 8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness: The Monster Lives On? 9.30 Fargo. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 COBRA. 11.50 Vienna Blood. 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 25. Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers. 12.30 Parenthood. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. First quarter-final and Group stage. France v Italy. 4.30 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Melting. 9.30 Police Rescue Australia. 10.30 The Equalizer. 11.20 La Brea. 12.10 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 1.05 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 2.00 Explore TV. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Hungry. 10.30 Luxury Escapes. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 Planet Shapers. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold. 3.00 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 MOVIE: Star Trek Into Darkness. (2013) Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana. 11.35 MOVIE: Star Trek Beyond. (2016) Chris Pine. 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland Street. 12.20 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Vault. (2021) Freddie Highmore, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey. 10.45 MOVIE: Looper. (2012) 1.00 VICE. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Bay Of Fires. Final. 10.15 Killing Eve. 10.55 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 12.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.50 Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets. 1.50 Close. 5.00 Kids’ Programs.

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6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.00 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.25 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 3.40 The Deep. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Planet Lulin. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Born To Spy. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin. 7.40 Space Nova. 8.25 TMNT. 8.50 Mustangs FC. 9.15 School Of Rock. 9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Pacific. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.30 Foreign Correspondent. 4.00 News. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 China Tonight: Summer Special. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.40 If You’re Listening. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.15 Outback Musical. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Morning (62) 6.00 Programs. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 12.00 Outback Truckers. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Stephen (52) Colbert. 7.00 King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Rules Of Engagement. 10.00 The Middle. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 King Of Queens. 12.30 Becker. 1.30 NBL Slam. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

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Gideon’s Way. (81) 6.00 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Bondi Vet. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 M*A*S*H. 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Second quarter-final and Group stage. Greece v Canada. 2.00 Manifest. 3.00 Rainbow Country. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Animal Tales. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 10.30 Pokémon Ultimate Journeys. 11.00 Transformers: Cyberverse. 11.30 Bakugan. 12.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Day 4. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 4. 11.00 MOVIE: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015) 1.10 Under The Dome. 2.05 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.30 Ninjago: Crystalized. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

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6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 A Million Little Things. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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6.00 Makers Of Modern Australia. 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Gardening Australia. 10.05 The Princes And The Press. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Muster Dogs. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. New. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? 10.50 Finding Alice. 11.35 The Missing Children. 1.05 Love Your Garden. 1.50 Tenable. 2.35 Rage. 3.30 Classic Countdown. 4.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. 5.00 Makers Of Modern Australia.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.00 Secret Cities. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Underwater Stonehenge. 3.00 Mastermind Australia. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 8.25 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 9.20 Paul Newman: Always On The Move. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 A Class Apart. 11.45 Mr Mercedes. 2.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 3.45 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 26. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 11.00 MOVIE: Stuber. (2019) 1.00 Black-ish. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Afloat. (2022) Alanna Smith, Travis Bravo-Thomas. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 7. Third quarterfinal. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Emergency Call. 1.00 Tipping Point. 2.00 GolfBarons. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Hungry. 10.30 Luxury Escapes. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 Planet Shapers. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 MOVIE: Mean Girls. (2004) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert. 11.00 MOVIE: Clueless. (1995) Alicia Silverstone. 1.00 The Project. 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.45 Bliss. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Black Mirror. 12.45 Live At The Apollo. 2.15 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. 3.20 Close. 5.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. 12.20 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. 10.10 Guns That Changed The Game. 11.10 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars. 12.05 Dark Side Of Comedy. 1.00 F*ck, That’s Delicious. 1.30 Late Programs.

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Morning (24) 6.00 Programs. 1.30 Landline: Asia Pacific Specials. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.30 Foreign Correspondent. 4.00 News. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 India Now: Summer Special. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.40 If You’re Listening. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 China Tonight: Summer Special. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 3.25 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 3.40 The Deep. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Planet Lulin. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Born To Spy. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Space Nova. 8.25 TMNT. 8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock. 9.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Rage Synth Special. 11.15 Close.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 A Moveable Feast. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Morning (64) 6.00 Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Pawn Stars. 12.00 Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: Land Of The Lost. (2009) Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, Anna Friel. 10.35 Roast Night. New. 11.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Bondi Vet. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Day 5. 5.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 7. Quarterfinals. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Madam Secretary. 11.50 MOVIE: Station Six-Sahara. (1963) 2.00 Memory Lane. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Animal Tales.

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Kids’ Programs. (82) 6.00 12.00 MOVIE: My Little Pony: A New Generation. (2021) 2.00 MOVIE: Cats. (2019) 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 5. 11.00 MOVIE: Man On A Ledge. (2012) 1.00 Under The Dome. 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.30 Ninjago: Crystalized. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

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6.00 Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Rules Of Engagement. 10.00 The Middle. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 The Neighborhood. 12.30 Becker. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

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Home Shopping. (53) 6.00 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 10. Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Voyager. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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6.00 Stackorama! 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 The Art Of Collecting. 10.00 The Chemical World. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Muster Dogs. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads: Scottsdale, Tasmania. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Mao’s Last Dancer. (2009) Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood. 10.25 Life. 11.25 Love Your Garden. 12.15 Tenable. 1.00 Wakefield. 2.00 Rage.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.00 Secret Cities. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Mystery Of The Golden Warrior. 3.00 Mastermind Australia. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Tassie Tiger On The Rocks. 8.35 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. 9.40 Supertunnels. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 L’Opera. 12.10 Sisi. 2.55 Nine Perfect Strangers. 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 MOVIE: Father Stu. (2022) Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson. 11.05 MOVIE: A Perfect Murder. (1998) 1.25 12 Monkeys. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Game, Match. (2022) Cristine Prosperi, Dale Moss, Fred Galle. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. Fourth quarterfinal. 11.00 MOVIE: The Next Three Days. (2010) 1.30 Tipping Point. 2.30 Destination WA. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Explore TV. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Hungry. 10.30 Luxury Escapes. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 Planet Shapers. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold. 3.00 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MOVIE: War Of The Worlds. (2005) Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin. 9.50 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019) Sylvester Stallone, Yvette Monreal, Paz Vega. 11.45 The Project. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: The Craft. (1996) Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk. 10.10 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971) 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.20 QI. 12.50 Killing Eve. 1.35 Back. 2.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.40 Close. 5.00 Beep And Mort. 5.35 Kids’ Programs.

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(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. 12.00 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 2.45 VICE Sports. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. 10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 11.10 Miniseries: The Sister. 12.05 Late Programs.

ABC ME

Morning (24) 6.00 Programs. 1.30 Landline: Asia Pacific Specials. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.30 Foreign Correspondent. 4.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 5.30 India Now: Summer Special. 6.00 Evening News. 6.40 If You’re Listening. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.25 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 The Business. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 3.25 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 3.40 The Deep. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Planet Lulin. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Born To Spy. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Phoenix Rise. Return. 8.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.00 The Legend Of Korra. 9.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.15 Close.

SBS VLND

Morning (62) 6.00 Programs. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 A Moveable Feast. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO

Gideon’s Way. (81) 6.00 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Day 6. Quarter-finals. 5.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. Quarter-finals. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: The Thomas Crown Affair. (1999) Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary. 11.00 Madam Secretary. 12.00 MOVIE: The Elephant Man. (1980) 2.30 Late Programs.

NEWS

Morning (64) 6.00 Programs. 10.30 Billy The Exterminator. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Restoration. 12.00 American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man. (2002) Tobey Maguire. 10.00 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000) 12.30 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 The Late (52) Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 NBL Slam. 9.30 The Middle. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 The Neighborhood. 12.30 Becker. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Ghosts. New. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs. (82) 6.00 12.30 MOVIE: Barbie Mermaid Power. (2022) 1.50 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006) 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 6. Quarter-finals. 11.00 MOVIE: Good Kill. (2014) 1.05 Under The Dome. 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.30 Ninjago: Crystalized. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

9GO!

Home Shopping. (53) 6.00 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 10. Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

PEACH

BOLD

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SUNDAY, January 7

SATURDAY, January 6

January 3 - 9, 2024 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 MOVIE: The Imitation Game. (2014) Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode. 2.20 A Symphonic Odyssey With Professor Brian Cox. 3.45 Outback Musical. 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.30 Nick Cave And Warren Ellis At Hanging Rock. 6.00 Attenborough And The Mammoth Graveyard. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. New. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 The Capture. 10.50 Parkinson In Australia. 11.55 Rage.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 En`coda. 3.35 Australia Burns: Silence Of The Land. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Prologue. Highlights. 6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. Return. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. 8.40 Portugal’s Atlantic Train. 9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.20 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 11.10 Rex In Rome. 1.00 Mister8. 3.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 4.10 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 4. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. 7.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups. (2010) 9.45 MOVIE: Never Been Kissed. (1999) 12.00 12 Monkeys. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Mr Mayor. 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. First semi-final. 4.00 The Pet Rescuers. 4.30 Customs. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. Second semifinal. 11.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001) 12.45 The First 48. 1.45 Explore. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. 2.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 My Market Kitchen. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 10.00 Jay’s Mission Melanoma Walk. 11.00 Second Chance Champions. 12.00 Taste Of Aust. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Healthy Homes. 2.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 3.00 All 4 Adventure. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 MOVIE: TMNT: Out Of The Shadows. (2016) Megan Fox, Will Arnett. 8.00 MOVIE: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. (2001) Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen. 10.00 MOVIE: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life. (2003) Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler, Ciarán Hinds. 12.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. 12.00 The Tailings. Final. 12.15 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup series. Individual apparatus. Replay. 1.50 187 Minutes: Capitol Riots. 2.45 WorldWatch. 4.40 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.40 Australia In Colour. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023. 10.00 Letterkenny. 11.00 Fear The Walking Dead. 11.55 Late Programs.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 The Adventures Of Paddington. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 10.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 12.20 MythBusters. 1.10 Portlandia. 2.00 Black Mirror. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Beep And Mort. 5.40 Kids’ Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 2.35 Operation Ouch! 3.35 Odd Squad. 3.55 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.30 Mystery Lane. 4.50 Miraculous. 5.15 Total Drama Island. 5.35 100 Things To Do Before High School. 6.00 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 Space Nova. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 TMNT. 8.50 Mustangs FC. 9.15 School Of Rock. 9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.15 Close.

SBS VLND

NEWS (24)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News. 1.25 Kitchen Cabinet. 2.00 Breaking The Code: Cyber Secrets Revealed. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Compass. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Business. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Pacific. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 7.30: The Interviews. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.25 Aust Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 China Tonight: Summer Special. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO

Shopping. (62) 6.00 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 12.00 Horse Racing. Aquis $1.6 Million Raceday featuring The TAB Wave, Royal Randwick Raceday And Super Saturday On The Coast. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 12.30 Last Chance Learners. 1.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (64)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 On Tour With Allan Border. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 4.30 Storage Wars: Miami. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 The Late (52) Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Ghosts. 1.30 MOVIE: The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019) Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. 12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

9GO! (82)

BOLD (53)

Morning (81) 6.00 Programs. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands Summer Series. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Skippy. 11.30 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958) 1.20 MOVIE: South Of Algiers. (1953) 3.15 MOVIE: Sitting Bull. (1954) 5.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. Semifinals. 7.30 MOVIE: Thelma & Louise. (1991) Susan Sarandon. 10.10 MOVIE: Misery. (1990) 12.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 10.30 LEGO Jurassic World. 11.00 Earth Science Investigators. 11.30 Pokémon. 12.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Day 7. Semi-finals and women’s doubles final. 6.00 Raymond. 7.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 7. Semi-finals. 11.30 MOVIE: In The Heart Of The Sea. (2015) 2.00 MOVIE: Intersection. (2020) 3.30 Raymond. 4.30 Pokémon. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 LEGO Jurassic World. 5.30 Polly Pocket.

PEACH

6.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 On The Fly. 12.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Luxury Escapes. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. 3.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 11. Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC. 10.15 SEAL Team. 11.10 Evil. 12.05 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 FBI: International. 2.00 48 Hours. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome. 10.00 The Australian Soul With Geraldine Doogue. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.35 Nigella Bites. 3.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 4.10 Pick Of The Litter. 5.25 The ABC Of. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992) 9.05 MOVIE: Spotlight. (2015) Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo. 11.10 MOVIE: Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003) 12.50 Rage Vault. 4.10 The Durrells. 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Where Are You Really From? 10.30 Cycling. National Road Championships. Women’s Elite Road Race. 12.30 National Road Championships: Studio Show. 1.30 Cycling. National Road Championships. Men’s Elite Road Race. 6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations. 9.20 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb. 10.15 Race For The Sky. 11.15 Lance. 3.00 Child Genius Australia. 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 29. Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 12.00 Bates Motel. 1.00 Emergency Call. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Australia. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Ocean Thunder. 11.00 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 12.00 Great Getaways. 1.00 MOVIE: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995) Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas. 3.50 The Deep Blueprint: Wild Sri Lanka. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. 11.30 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ocean Thunder. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Key Of David. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Charming China. 10.30 Farm To Fork. 11.00 What’s Up Down Under. 12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Hungry. 1.30 Destination Dessert. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Graham Norton Show. 7.30 MOVIE: The Lost City. (2022) Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe. 9.45 MOVIE: Second Act. (2018) Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini. 12.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Andy And The Band. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Octonauts. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: America’s Medicated Kids. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Doc Martin. 10.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.20 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Beep And Mort. 5.40 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Shortland St. 12.00 Patriot Brains. 12.55 Speedweek. 2.55 Jungletown. 3.45 The Casketeers. 4.15 WorldWatch. 4.45 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.45 Alone Sweden. New. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.25 Cracking The Code. 10.30 Late Programs.

ABC ME

Morning (24) 6.00 Programs. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 Project Wild. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 One Plus One. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 ABC News Regional Roundup. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Project Wild. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 China Tonight: Summer Special. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.25 Aust Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 India Now: Summer Special. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 4.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.30 Mystery Lane. 4.55 Miraculous. 5.15 Total Drama Island. 5.40 100 Things To Do Before High School. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Space Nova. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 TMNT. 8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock. 9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.00 Rage Heroes Of Hip Hop Special. 11.15 Close.

SBS VLND (31)

7TWO (62)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 11.05 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 12.05 Late Programs.

NEWS

Morning (64) 6.00 Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside. Final. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 Border Security: International. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: U-571. (2000) Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton. 10.55 MOVIE: Unforgiven. (1992) 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (81)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 World’s Greatest Islands. 11.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946) 1.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Day 8. Finals. 5.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. 7.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Sentinel. (2006) Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva Longoria. 10.45 Madam Secretary. 11.45 Late Programs.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs. (82) 6.00 1.30 FIA World Endurance Championship: End Of Season Review. 2.30 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 MOVIE: Loch Ness. (1996) 5.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 8. Finals. 8.00 MOVIE: War With Grandpa. (2020) 10.00 MOVIE: Fighting With My Family. (2019) 12.15 Surviving The Stone Age. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Yu-GiOh! Sevens. 4.30 Kids’ Programs.

PEACH (52)

6.00 The Middle. 10.00 MOVIE: Go! (2020) 12.00 The Neighborhood. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 14. New Zealand Breakers v Perth Wildcats. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 14. Sydney Kings v Brisbane Bullets. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 South Park. 11.00 Friends. 12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 2.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Shopping.

9GO!

Home Shopping. (53) 6.00 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1.00 On The Fly. 1.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 11. Western United v Melbourne City. 7.00 JAG. 8.00 NCIS. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.00 SEAL Team. 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 2.00 Evil. 3.00 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.

BOLD

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. Final. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.10 Secret Cities. 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition. 2.00 The Riddle Of The Roman Coneheads. 2.55 Mastermind Australia. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 The Supervet. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. 8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. New. 9.20 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Blanca. 11.50 Partisan. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Home And Away. 1.30 Beach Cops. 2.00 Border Security: International. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. Return. 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 30. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. 11.30 Highway Cops. 12.00 Bates Motel. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: Deadly Deception. 9.50 Vanished: The Disappearance Of Dolores McCrea. 10.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 11.40 Kenan. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Pointless. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 GCBC. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 10.00 The Yes Experiment. 10.30 Luxury Escapes. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean. 3.00 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher. (2012) Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Jai Courtney. 10.00 MOVIE: A Quiet Place II. (2021) Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds. 12.00 The Project. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.55 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. 11.55 Would I Lie To You? 12.25 QI. 1.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.40 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Beep And Mort. 5.35 Kids’ Programs.

ABC TV PLUS

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. 12.00 MOVIE: Feels Good Man: Pepe The Frog. (2020) 1.45 The Year That Changed Love. 2.40 25 Siblings And Me. 3.50 WorldWatch. 6.00 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.30 The Fast History Of. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Two Weeks To Live. New. 10.25 Scrubs. 11.15 Hoarders. 12.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME

News. 9.00 (24) 6.00 News. 12.00 News. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.25 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 The World. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Business. 12.00 News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 7.30. 1.45 Late Programs.

MONDAY, January 8

ABC TV (2) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Return. 8.00 The Search For The Palace Letters. 9.00 Harley & Katya. 10.30 You Can’t Ask That. 11.00 Changing Ends. 11.50 Love Your Garden. 12.35 Tenable. 1.20 Rage. 3.40 Classic Countdown. Final. 4.40 The Durrells. 5.30 7.30.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Planet Lulin. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Born To Spy. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Space Nova. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 TMNT. 8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock. 9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.00 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS VLND

Morning (62) 6.00 Programs. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Last Chance Learners. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Fortitude. 11.30 Late Programs.

NEWS

Morning (64) 6.00 Programs. 12.30 Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Boxing Day. Highlights. 3.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 30. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 7.35 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Late Programs.

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Gideon’s Way. (81) 6.00 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 1. 6.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 1. 10.30 Death In Paradise. 11.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 12.40 Snapped. 1.40 MOVIE: The Sound Barrier. (1952) Ralph Richardson. 4.00 The Avengers. 5.00 Animal Tales.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. 10.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. Return. 8.30 Australia’s Open. 9.20 MOVIE: The Australian Dream. (2019) 10.30 MOVIE: Spotlight. (2015) Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo. 12.35 Love Your Garden. 1.20 Tenable. 2.10 Rage. 4.40 The Durrells. 5.30 7.30.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVE: Steppin’ Into The Holiday. (2022) Mario Lopez, Jana Kramer, Terri Hoyos. 2.00 Border Security: International. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 31. Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes. 11.30 Ambulance: Code Red. 12.30 Bates Motel. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Meet Me In New York. (2022) Brooke Nevin. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020) Liam Neeson. 10.30 New Amsterdam. 11.20 The First 48. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Pointless. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 8.55 Rosehaven. 9.20 Portlandia. 10.05 State Of The Union. 10.30 Back. 10.55 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 MOVIE: The Craft. (1996) 1.05 Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets. 2.00 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971) 3.45 Close. 5.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.00 Chasing Famous. 2.45 Preserving Taste. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Box 21. 12.50 Future Man. 1.30 Hate Thy Neighbour. 2.25 Late Programs.

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News. 9.00 (24) 6.00 News. 12.00 News. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 The World. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 ABC News Regional Roundup. 12.00 News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 7.30. 1.45 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Planet Lulin. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Spooky Files. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Space Nova. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.15 School Of Rock. 9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.00 Rage. 11.15 Close.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Law & Order: UK. 11.50 Late Programs.

NEWS

Morning (64) 6.00 Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 American Restoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars. 12.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.05 Billy The Exterminator. 3.35 Counting Cars. 4.35 Storage Wars. 5.05 American Restoration. 5.35 American Pickers. 6.35 Pawn Stars. 7.35 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 2. 6.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 2. 10.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 12.30 Madam Secretary. 1.30 MOVIE: Yield To The Night. (1956) 3.15 Explore. 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Seaway. 5.00 Animal Tales.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 14. New Zealand Breakers v Perth Wildcats. Replay. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 King Of Queens. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 Big Bang. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs. (82) 6.00 11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon: The Power Of One. (1999) 12.30 The Nanny. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Seinfeld. 12.00 Under The Dome. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

9GO!

Home Shopping. (53) 6.00 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.30 FBI: International. 10.30 Asian Cup Preview Show. 11.00 SEAL Team. 11.55 48 Hours. 12.50 Home Shopping. 2.20 Diagnosis Murder. 4.10 JAG.

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Wareena Park pitch burnt ■ From back page

“It’s pretty disappointing.” Council has been alerted, with carpet replacement works to begin soon, hopefully minimising impact to the cricket season. The ground and pitch is wellattended across the summer cricketing months, with both senior and junior matches already scheduled needing to find another venue. “It’s just disappointing, with it being a community venue and community asset,” Kelly said. “Junior Country Week is on, and we probably would’ve used that ground for under 12 or under 13 games. “One half of the wicket’s alright, so I don’t know if they just do half seeing as it’s only six months old. “We just need someone to come forward with a bit of info. “If anyone could provide a bit of info, if anyone knows anything, let the police know - dash cam footage, CCTV or whatever.” Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

BURNT: A large section of the Wareena Park pitch was scorched. PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

Wang Magpies and East Brighton to collaborate BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

TEAMING UP: Ben Reid’s Wangaratta Mgpies side will team up with East Brighton for a training camp in February.

WANGARATTA and East Brighton football clubs will collaborate for a pre-season camp in February. The Magpies will host East Brighton on February 10 for a training camp and practice match in what will be a busy day for both clubs. Wangaratta senior coach Ben Reid outlined the day. “They’ll come up on February 10 and for the morning and both teams will do separate things where you come up with values and that sort of jazz for the upcoming season,” Reid said. “From there we’ll come together for the afternoon and have a bit of a glorified practice match which will be a good opportunity for the younger fellas to play and see how far they’ve come over the pre-season and we’ll also get to put some things we’ve been working on into place. “I’d say both teams will have around 30 players roll through the game and the boys who don’t play will do a solid training session. “I think we’ll also be looking at having a Hi Tech upstairs in the clubroom that night for both clubs.”

Reid said his side has done more traditional-style camps in the past and is looking forward to changing it up. “We’ve done lots of different things over the past few years but this camp will be more footy focused,” he said. “We’ve done hikes and all sorts of things but I think at that time of the year you’re just waiting for practice matches to start. “It’ll be a great opportunity to try the things we’ve been working on over the pre-season.” Former Wangaratta star Ben Douthie is the president at East Brighton and will return to team up with his former club. “Ben Douthie’s the connection between the two clubs and he still lives and breathes the (Wangaratta Football Netball) club whenever he’s here,” Reid said. “We both think that this sort of thing just works well with that time of year when everybody’s looking for practice matches against proper opposition. “When you’re training against teammates a lot of the time you know what the other person’s going to do so it’ll be good to play a proper opposition.”

North East set to host country tennis championships COUNTRY Victoria’s top tennis players will descend on Benalla Lawn Tennis Club from this Friday to Sunday for the 68th Tennis Victoria Inter-Regional Country Championships. Some 167 players, ranging from under 12s to 50+, will represent six country regions across the three-day event being hosted by Tennis Victoria, in partnership with the Benalla Rural City Council. Individuals will compete for age group titles in singles, doubles and mixed events, with their results contributing to their region’s points tally. The overall winning region will be crowned the 2024 Inter-Regional Country Champion. The winners of the 2023 event were Loddon Campaspe, who will be back to defend the title, alongside Barwon, Goulburn, Mornington Peninsula, South West and Wimmera regions. In conjunction with the event, ‘AO on the Road’ will reach its final stop in Benalla where the Australian Open trophies will visit before heading to Melbourne Park for the 2024 Australian Open. The trophies will be visiting the club from tomorrow (Thursday, January 4)

BENALLA BOUND: The Australian Open trophies’ final stop before heading to Melbourne Park will be at the Tennis Victoria Inter-Regional Country Championships at Benalla Lawn Tennis Club. from 4pm and will again be present at the opening ceremony of the Inter-Regional Country Championships this Friday, from 8am. Benalla Rural City Mayor

Cr Danny Claridge said he will be pleased to welcome players and their families to Benalla for the 68th Inter Regional Country Championships.

“It is great to welcome players and family members from right across regional Victoria to Benalla for this event,” he said. “While the champion-

ships are ultimately a competition, I feel it is important to celebrate how sporting clubs help create healthy and happy communities. “In Benalla, there is a

strong commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, and what better way to show this commitment than by hosting a regional event such as this.”

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 Wangaratta Magpies’ sisters Issy Newton (left) and Amy Byrne

 Darcy Wilson

Football April Monday, April 3 Light up the night SATURDAY may have been April Fool’s Day, but the intensity and quality of football on display from the opening round of the 2023 Ovens and King Football Netball League season was no joke. Moyhu’s senior side opened their season in style, securing an 11.6 (72) to 6.8 (44) win over North Wangaratta under lights at the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve.

Wednesday, April 5 Riddlero runs rampant DAN McCarthy and Ben Brisbourne returned from Sunday’s Wagga meeting with a winner each. McCarthy’s star Riddlero ($4.60) produced an outstanding run to take out race six (BM80) by half a length, while Brisbourne’s promising stayer Oceans Of Stamina ($8) was a convincing victor by more than a length in race five (BM66).

Thursday, April 6 A derby for the ages ROUND one of the Ovens and Murray season is finally here and their couldn’t possibly be a better way to kick off the year than a Good Friday derby clash between Wangaratta Rovers and the Magpies. Wangaratta Chronicle sports journalist Willson Mack sat down with Wangaratta coach Ben Reid and newly appointed Wangaratta Rovers coach Sam Murray to discuss all things round one.

the earliest potential grand final previews gets underway tomorrow when the Milawa Demons host the Bonnie Doon Bombers. Two of the strongest recruiters during the off season, both sides have filled gaps in their game and added layers to their depth.

Monday, April 17 Rovers hold on WANGARATTA Rovers’ senior footballers managed to hold off a spirited Wodonga Raiders side at Birallee Park on Saturday afternoon. Many would’ve seen the Hawks as heavy favourites going into the clash but a much improved Raiders team gave a strong challenge but ultimately fell short 13.7 (85) to 13.14 (92).

Wednesday, Apirl 19 Dean wins in 200th club game, Rovers go down WANGARATTA netball legend Katie Dean celebrated her history making 200th game in style on Saturday afternoon. Dean became the first netballer to play 200 games for Wangaratta in their clash with Wodonga at Norm Minns Oval which saw them sail to a 60-41 win.

Netball

Friday, April 21 Shining in silver

Wednesday, April 26 Dogs dash Blues

TWO of Wangaratta’s young stars of the track made their mark at the Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in Brisbane over the weekend, with Bella Pasquali and Callum Bott finishing second in their 400m events. Bella and Callum both rose to the occasion in their final runs of the season, running personal best times in their finals at 54.38sec and 50.11sec respectively.

TARRAWINGEE’s A grade netball squad sent a statement to the rest of the competition they are legitimate premiership contenders this season after knocking off reigning premiers and fourtime consecutive flag winners Greta 48-44. Always in the hunt for the most prized scalp in the O&K for the past few seasons, Tarrawingee ripped into the first quarter, stunning the Blues with ferocious intent to take a seven goal lead by the first term.

Monday, April 24 Hawks on the board

Friday, April 28 Merlin’s super finish

A STUNNING game of footy was played in the sunshine at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve on Saturday, when North Wangaratta came from behind to post a one-point win over the Lions in dramatic fashion. At the final siren, the scoreboard showed the Lions ahead by two points, however, the scores shown were incorrect, with North Wangaratta ultimately finishing on 8.9 (57) ahead of the Lions’ 8.8 (56).

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 Amelliah Hart

IRON-Man in the making Merlin Tzaros had a dream finish to his Australian Grand Prix Triathlon (AGPT) series, winning at Port Adelaide in a thrilling finish to his triathlon season to come third overall in the series. Raced on April 16, the Port Adelaide course started with a 400m swim in the Port River, a 15km cycle through the streets of Port Adelaide, and concluded with a 3km run through the historic port precinct.

May Monday, May 1 Blues grind it out GRETA’s senior side proved is has what it takes to fight it out in the tough games, downing the Bombers 15.9 (99) to 15.2 (92) in a see-sawing thriller at Bonnie Doon. The Blues leapt out of the blocks early, with a five-goal to one opening term putting pressure on the home side.

Wednesday, Apirl 12 Bella bolts it in

Wednesday, May 3 Brimblecombe at the top of his game

WANGARATTA’S Bella Pasquali has raced to the top of Australia’s professional running world, after winning the prestigious Change Our Game Women’s Stawell Gift in thrilling fashion on Monday. Bella, running off the mark of 7.25m, ran a blistering 13.55sec in the final to become Wangaratta’s first winner of the historical event, claiming the $40,000 winner’s cheque.

WANGARATTA bowler Ian Brimblecombe helped take out the Victorian Bowls state pairs championship at Bendigo last Tuesday. Brimblecombe teamed up with Benalla’s Robert Mitchell to win the title 14-11 over Simon Cannington and Simon Leon from Sandbelt.

Friday, April 14 Red, black and blue

Friday, May 5 Storm King rules Sydney soft tracks

SEPTEMBER has come early for Ovens and King football fans, as one of

STORM King ($4.40) put his rivals to the sword when making it back-to-back

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Sydney metropolitan wins on Wednesday, taking out race four at Canterbury. After winning his first Sydney start on Anzac Day, Wangaratta trainer Ben Brisbourne’s talented stayer was victorious in the benchmark 72, TAB Handicap (1900m) by a convincing three lengths.

Monday, May 8 Benalla snap drought THEY’RE six weeks into their O&K premiership defence and Benalla All Blacks senior footballers have picked up their first win of the season, controlling the play to take a 11.10 (76) to 6.8 (44) win at home over King Valley. With fresh legs from the bye last weekend, the Panthers got the match off to a slow start, only four points up by the first break, before exploding in the second term.

Wednesday, May 10 Dragons’ big get WORLD–CLASS Hockeyroos goalkeeper and Olympian Rachael Lynch will be a guest of the Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club on Saturday, June 17 at the Gateway Hotel in Wangaratta. Lynch, who played 233 games for Australia, will be addressing the audience with her motto “Everyone performs their best when they are feeling good and happy” - whether it be on the sporting field or everyday life, finding balance and perspective is the key to overall mental health and wellbeing.

Friday, May 12 Lavington locked in WANGARATTA Mayor Dean Rees believes the SS&A Ovens and Murray Grand Final rights to stage the event should have alternated each year between Wangaratta and Lavington, but instead the league’s board has locked in the latter for the next three years. The board made the decision this week but it has upset Wangaratta proponents who have only hosted the major event twice since 1994.

Monday, May 15 Hear the Lions’ roar WHOROULY’S senior squad got some reward for all their efforts on Saturday, when a dominant final quarter saw the Lions blow King Valley away 12.10 (82) to 8.3 (51) at Whorouly. King Valley came out firing, smashing out to a 15-point lead in the first term, thanks to some clean passages of play.

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Wednesday, May 17 Kelly’s fantastic five WANGARATTA City banged home a massive win over St Pat’s at South Wangaratta Reserve on Sunday, thanks to an astonishing five goal haul from Dan Kelly. Coming off a loss to Wodonga Diamonds, the Devils returned to the winners’ list in emphatic fashion to grab an 8-2 victory.

Friday, May 19 O&M ready for battle THE Ovens and Murray will battle it out against the Goulburn Valley League for the Ash-Wilson Trophy this weekend at the Albury Sportsground. The O&M were victorious in last year’s fixture and will be looking to replicate that 18.11 (119) to 9.10 (64) win.

Monday, May 22 Goorambat hang on GOORAMBAT defended its home ground against a challenging Benalla All Blacks outfit on Saturday, with the Bats edging out their rivals 10.10 (70) to 8.15 (63). In tough conditions, the match was a see-sawing affair, with the Bats leading at each break despite Benalla regularly kicking away early in each quarter.

Wednesday, May 24 La Fiera derby victory THREE second half goals saw Wangaratta City recover from a 0-1 deficit to claim the Darrel Van Der Steeg Memorial Shield in Sunday’s La Fiera Derby at Myrtleford It looked to be anyone’s game at the half-time break but goals from Stoycho Ivanov (63rd minute) and Ethan Whiley (72nd) saw the Devils take the lead with less than 20 minutes to go.

Friday, May 26 Rovers’ tough task

point road win over an inaccurate Bright on Saturday 7.12 (54) to 5.17 (47). The top two teams going into the round played up to the hype at Pioneer Park with just three points separating the sides going into the main break.

Wednesday, May 31 Clarke’s purple patch WANGARATTA’S Jackson Clarke would have to be one of the Ovens and Murray Football League’s most in-form players. The midfield bull has stacked on massive numbers during the Magpies’ winning run of four straight, averaging 30 disposals and 2.5 goals per game.

June Friday, June 2 Blockbuster ahead WANGARATTA Rovers will face their biggest challenge of the year tomorrow. Fresh off handing Wodonga their first loss of the season, the Rovers will be hoping to replicate that result against arguably the premiership favourites in Yarrawonga.

Monday, June 5 Rovers roll top placed Pigeons WANGARATTA Rovers announced themselves as a genuine O&M premiership contender on Saturday. The Hawks’ senior footballers backed up last weekend’s outstanding display against Wodonga with a statement-making 32-point win over premiership fancy Yarrawonga at WJ Findlay Oval.

Junior Football

 CAN’T CATCH HIM: Kangaroos’ Charlie Kelly shrugs the tackle from Vaughn Godenzi in their under 12s match on Saturday.

placed North Albury at Bunton Park tomorrow. After expectedly falling to ladder leaders Yarrawonga last weekend, the Hawks will dust themselves off as they face the Hoppers who have only notched the one win up this season.

Monday, June 12 Rovers crash in Hoppers clash AN upset loss over the King’s Birthday weekend sees Wangaratta Rovers sit flush in the middle of the ladder at the halfway point of the season, after the Hawks failed to fire against North Albury at Bunton Park, downed 8.4 (52) to 14.5 (89). One of the most exciting sides in the O&M, the Rovers failed to capitalise on forward entries after an early lead, with the Rovers only up by a point by half-time.

Wednesday, June 14 Auskickers on show WANGARATTA’S future football stars will get a taste of what a junior league game day is like this Saturday, when the local Auskickers play a curtainraiser match between the under 12 and under 14 matches between Tigers and Kangaroos at the Barr Reserve. The match, a collaboration between

Wangaratta Auskick Centre, Tigers and Kangaroos JFC, and AFL NEB, aims to prime next year’s under 12 players and parents with what it’s like to be part of the junior league.

Friday, June 16 Redemption in mind THE last time North Wangaratta and Whorouly went head to head, a scoreboard error gifted the Hawks a miraculous one-point win after the final siren – tomorrow, both teams will be striving to post a statement result. North Wangaratta sits sixth on the ladder entering the second half of the home and away season, but the middle of the ladder is looking exceptionally tight.

Monday, June 19 Magpies break silence WANGARATTA Football Netball Club has broken its silence and want to move forward. The Magpies learned their fate last Thursday after the AFL North East Border Region Appeal Committee handed down its decision regarding the appeal of the 2022 stripped premiership and it was decided that the club would lose it off the back of a salary cap breach.

Football

WANGARATTA Rovers get a golden opportunity to bounce back from a loss when they meet ladder leaders Wodonga at Martin Park tomorrow. After falling to Albury before the interleague bye, Rovers will be looking to take the first scalp of the undefeated Dogs.

Monday, May 29 Blues stay on top

Friday, June 9 Winning opportunity

GRETA firmed their status as the midseason flag favourites with a gritty eight-

WANGARATTA Rovers A grade netballers are set to take on the seventh

WANGARATTA are confident an unusually long mid-season break won’t stall their winning ways as they build towards a blockbuster derby on Sunday. Winners of their last five, the Magpies have been made to wait over two weeks for their next game with the bye and the first week of the split round last weekend.

Friday, June 23 The Big Four TOMORROW’S round 12 of the Ovens and King looms as an important one for the standing of the senior football ladder, as the top four sides face off against each other. An undefeated Greta squad hosts fourth side Milawa, while Bonnie Doon travels up to Bright to fight it out for the second rung on the ladder.

Monday, June 26 ‘Pies dominate derby WANGARATTA flexed their muscles in Sunday’s derby at Norm Minns Oval. After a thrilling round one encounter that saw Wangaratta Rovers win by two points, many built this clash up as one of the matches of the year but it was simply a fizzer with the Magpies winning by a mammoth 83-points.

Wednesday, June 28 Bounty’s the King NARRANDERA produced two winners for local trainers on Sunday after the meeting was transferred from Albury due to wet weather. Ledger Racing and Scott McIntosh both brought home winners with King Of The Bounty ($11) and Mighty Feat ($8) both winning for their trainers respectively, while Ben Brisbourne’s Gateaux won at Ballarat on Saturday.

Wednesday, June 7 Magpies rise from jaws of defeat WANGARATTA A grade netballers saluted in an absolute thriller after coming from behind in the last quarter against Myrtleford. Taking on the Saints at RC McNamara Reserve, the Magpies started the final term four goals behind but found a spirited comeback to snatch a 35-34 win.

Wednesday, June 21 ‘Pies hungry for action

Friday, June 30 Devils’ Hall of Famers

CLOSE AFFAIR: Greta’s Jarrod Morham gets a quick kick away under pressure from Scott Pell, as the Blues maintained their unbeaten start to the Ovens and King football season. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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THREE of Wangaratta City FC’s most generous servants were inducted into the inaugural Albury Wodonga Football Association Hall of Fame last Saturday night. Club legends Sam Sgarioto, Sal Verde and John De Luca were all selected for the Hall of Fame from a shortlist of 50.  July, August,September Sports Year In Review in Friday, January 5 edition

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A GREAT DAY OUT AT THE RACES IN 2024 YESTERDAY’S Wangaratta Turf Club Family Race Day brought out the crowds to the track for the first race day of 2024, with local trainers well represented in the fields. With forecasted rain and storms holding out for the early races, onlookers enjoyed kicking their 2024 off to a terrific start at the pristine course. While Caulfield-based trainer Nick Ryan took

top honours in race one with Sienna Clare (right) ahead of Rubology and Silent Alert. Local trainers Dan McCarthy and Ben Brisbourne were on the board in race two, with McCarthy’s Stubbyholler and Brisbourne’s Vancouver Rocks running second and third, respectively. More results in Friday’s Chronicle. PHOTO: Leah Anderson-Byrne

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JUST over a year since vandals last struck, the synthetic carpet on the Wareena Park cricket pitch has once again been set alight. The Wangaratta and District Cricket Association (WDCA) posted photos on its Facebook page of the scorched deck on Saturday, December 30, ex-

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pressing sheer frustration at the callous act. The impacted section of carpet is right in the middle of the pitch, approximately six metres from the crease at the Sisely Avenue

end of the ground. Scattered around the scorched pitch are what appear to be remains of model rocket engines or fireworks. The incident comes after a wheelie bin was set on fire on the same pitch in December 2022, which caused the entire carpet to be replaced last January.

While not as severe as last year’s torching, at least half of the carpet will need to be replaced before play can recommence on the oval. WDCA president Justin Kelly said the incident happened in the days between Boxing Day and December 30. “I was down at the Rov-

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ers ground Saturday morning (December 30) after I got back from the cricket, doing some watering, one of the council guys saw me out on the oval, and asked if I’d heard about Wareena Park,” he said. “We assume they’ve let some fireworks off in the middle of the wicket there, it’s disappointing.

“That’s about all we know, no one’s come forward with any info. “Council’s got it covered under insurance, but it’s just a stuff-around – it might take a month, especially at this time of year. “It’s just a bit of stuffing around, unnecessary work that you don’t need to do. ■ Continued page 17

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