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STUDENTS ENGAGED WITH BPANGERANG LANGUAGE WHEN it comes to Indigenous culture, Yarrunga Primary School is helping lead the charge in the region.

Students across all year levels are now learning the Bpangerang language, much to the joy of teacher John Higgins, pictured in class yesterday.  Full story page 5.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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VLOCITY trains are out of action on the North East line, replaced by coach services and V/Line’s classic fleet, while investigations continue into the cause of damage to wheels of the VLocity train.

The damage to the Albury line VLocity trains is currently limited to minor indentations - 1-2mm deep and 1-2 cms long - on the

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

outer edges of the wheels on the right side of the train.

V/Line advises that while these trains are still safe to operate with these indentations repeated

contact to this part of the wheel could lead to further damage.

To take a cautious approach V/Line stopped running passenger services with these trains while it works with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to identify what is causing the damage.

On Wednesday coaches replaced two Albury line

services to allow a VLocity train to undertake a test run on the line using special monitoring equipment including filming the wheels with a camera to try and identify what is causing the minor indentations.

Investigations will continue once the data from this test run has been analysed.

As of yesterday

all six daily services recommenced running as trains, operated by V/Line’s classic fleet.

“We are continuing to work to rectify this issue - with safety our number one priority,” a V/Line spokesperson said.

“Some trains experienced minor indentations on the outer edges of the wheels and we are conducting track

tests to diagnose the cause of the problem.

“We thank passengers for their patience while some services are replaced by coaches.”

Passengers are encouraged to stay up-todate with any future service changes via the V/Line website, app, twitter feed or by speaking to station staff.

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A LIKELY scar tree that First Nations People used to construct tools and weapons out of more than 200 years ago could stand in the way of a business warehouse development in Wangaratta.

Rural City of Wangaratta Council approved a planning permit last November for a business to expand its structural footprint on land at the corner of Sisely Avenue and Osboldstone Road, which involved the removal of nine native grey box trees.

However, at the time information was not forthcoming in the council agenda item that one of the eight (126cm-plus circumference) trees could be a scar tree.

Scarred trees are usually more than 200 years old and were caused by Aboriginal people removing bark for various purposes such as making canoes, containers, shields and to build temporary shelters.

The Department of Premier and Cabinet is currently investigating whether the tree is ‘culturally significant’ and if this is determined the applicant for the permit will have to rework their application to accommodate the tree.

SCAR TREE: One of the native trees at the site is possibly a culturally significant scar tree.

It was estimated before the November decision that the expansion of the business would cost $1.5 million.

Only two of the seven rural city councillors, Crs Irene Grant and Jack Herry, voted against the motion to approve the permit, and seven public submissions were also received, objecting to the removal of the vegetation.

Since then, and following conversations that one of the trees could have historical and cultural significance, more than three dozen people have got behind calls to stop the re-

owner/developer,” Mr Davidson said.

He said in the future council needs to look at applications and make sure due process is fully undertaken to avoid these sorts of circumstances.

Council chief executive officer Brendan McGrath said the planning permit remains valid but since this decision the issue of a potential scar tree on the site tree has been raised.

“The State Government’s First Peoples - State Relations team is aware of this matter and is following it up,” Mr McGrath said.

moval of the vegetation.

Wangaratta ecologist Ian Davidson and Uncle Darren Dozer have been leading the way in the stance against the removal of the tree and they met with a Hume Heritage Programs’ representative on Tuesday to discuss the issues.

Mr Davidson said the tree is more than 300 years old, and at Tuesday’s meeting he found out that “it was likely to be a cultural tree”.

“With the finding that it’s likely to be culturally significant, the onus could now be on the

Coaches, V/Line classic fleet is use while authorities investigate wheel damage son said the other two sets of six trains will be operational by mid-2022.

However, Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy voiced his disappointment with the delays.

“The North East train saga continues with yet another delay in the VLocity train sets,” he said.

“The government for Melbourne continues to treat regional people as second class citizens.

“If we were on the more fancied Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong lines we would be already comfortable in the new train sets, it looks like another long cold winter for North East train travellers.”

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From page 1 An ARTC spokesperson said they are aware of minor damage sustained to a V/Line train that has recently used their network but they can’t find anything that might have caused the damage.

“Following notification of this damage, ARTC inspected the track, including points, crossovers, level crossings as well as the dual gauge portions of the network in the Melbourne metropolitan area,” he said.

“ARTC also conducted further targeted inspections together with V/Line track engineering personnel on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28.

“Following these inspections,

WHEEL DAMAGE: The North East rail line’s only VLocity train is out of action until operators determine what is causing indentations in the wheels. no issues or causes have been identified with the ARTC network that could have caused this damage at this point in time.”

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Trail graffiti “incredibly disappointing” Ratepayers having to foot the ongoing cost for removal of vandals’ paint tags

BY STEVE KELLY LEWD: Vandals spray painted obscene images on the Nick Cave artwork.

PHOTOS: Andy Kimber

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GRAFFITI along Wangaratta’s iconic Bullawah Cultural Trail is an ongoing problem that council says ratepayers are footing the cost to remove.

The latest are graffiti images of genitalia on artwork of famous musician, former resident Nick Cave, and also damage to a floral painting.

Council will consult with artists to determine the best approach for the graffiti removal so the artworks are not altered.

Other damage is to the signage along the cultural trail that helps tell the story about the great significance of the First Nations People’s connection to the area.

Council director of infrastructure services, Marcus Goonan, said it is “incredibly disappointing” and the reality is that the ratepayers end up paying for these acts of vandalism.

“From that point of view, it’s completely unfair,” Mr Goonan said.

“We manage the trail as we do with any other structure within the municipality and it’s checked and reviewed, inspected in line with our road management plan.

“We rectify any defects that we find and we’re more than happy for people to put in CRs (customer requests) whether it’s graffiti or change over signs.”

Mr Goonan described the pieces of art as “really quite important pieces” within the rural city and they’re engaging the original artists to fix the problem.

“This is so because when we do clean those up they’ll be back to how they were rather than having our field services guys come in an

SENSELESS: Brown paint was sprayed on this floral artwork and it will involve significant work to remove it and recreate the piece. potentially make it worse,” he said.

“This is the first time that I know of that the Nick Cave one has been vandalised and as a general rule the community have a very strong affinity with the Nick Cave piece and the flower piece.

“I think they are important to the community so they’re not vandalised (more regularly) like our underpasses occasionally are.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen it (on art pieces) and if it kept happening we would look at doing something because graffiti treatments are incredibly expensive.

GREAT SHAME: Signage along the Bullawah Cultural Trail is regularly damaged by vandals.

“We understand that some of those signs have been graffitied a few times, but we can just clean those off.”

The latest works of the establishment of a new playground at Apex Park incorporated Indigenous aspects such as totems and a koala, so it too could connect well to the Bullawah Trail.

The playground, the Marmungun Rock, Indigenous sculptures, signage and footbridges join the First Nations story within the Bullawah Cultural Trail are all facets that Mr Goonan said shows

what Wangaratta has to offer.

He said the notion of installing CCTV cameras to deter or apprehend offenders is not an option at this stage as they would be difficult to install in the natural environment and they could pose privacy issues.

“If we were seeing some really consistent vandalism then we’ll look at other options to get a better outcome,” Mr Goonan said.

“The reality is that it is fairly isolated on those paintings and other graffiti along the trail that we do know about.”

Stern warning in face of burn threat A MAGISTRATE has blasted a Wangaratta man’s apparent disrespect for females, after the accused threatened to burn down his former partner’s car and then burn her following a disagreement late last year.

Pleading guilty to a number of charges of threat to damage and criminal damage, the 27-year-old local man sat quietly in Wangaratta Magistrates Court yesterday as police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Stuart Pritchard read details of the drunken altercations.

The court heard the accused had kicked in the side door of his partner’s car, causing more than $3000 worth of damage, and some months later he threaten to set fire to his now former partner’s car.

He was ultimately arrested on December 15.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said the relationship had broken down after four and a half years, with their property ultimately sold in the ensuing months.

He said his client’s guilty plea had spared the affected family member from having to give evidence in court.

“It reads poorly that summary, and he accepts it,” he told the court.

He said the pair had not contacted each other since January of this year.

Magistrate Lance Martin was quick to denounce the actions of the accused.

“From my reading of the summary, there is a demonstration of great disrespect for females,” he said.

“He needs to change his behaviour before he gets into any further relationships.

“Family violence is a massive problem in this country - we need to send a clear message to the community that we simply don’t tolerate domestic or family violence.”

Magistrate Martin placed the accused on a 12-month adjourned undertaking to be of good behaviour while undertaking a men’s behaviour change program, and also orrdered he pay $1000 to the court fund and repay $3133.28 for the damage to his former partner’s vehicle.

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Arming yourself against flu makes sense for all Eligibility for second COVID booster

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

A SPIKE in cases of influenza experienced across the state over the last two weeks would appear to be reflected within the local region.

As flu continues to make its presence felt in our workplaces and school communities, more people are presenting to GP clinics suffering from symptoms of the illness.

Cases in Victoria increased by more than 30 per cent last week, with 15,000 residents impacted across the state, resulting in the Victorian Government introducing free-of-charge vaccines this month.

This year the highest notification rates across the country are in people under the age of 24.

Qualified pharmacist and pharmacist immuniser Kim Ching confirmed there had been an increase in the number of consultations relating to flu-like illness at Wangaratta clinics, with a high rate of confirmed influenza for those patients tested.

She said it was also spiking much earlier in the year than it normally would.

“We had two years of incredibly low influenza rates due to COVID-19 isolation, but this year is not going to be the same,” she said.

“Influenza case numbers are climbing earlier than expected, ahead of the anticipated peak of influenza season which is usually June through to September.”

Ms Ching said it was even more important to get the influenza vaccine this year as we are more vulnerable to the illness due to the lack of exposure to the virus and a lower uptake of vaccines in 2021.

“With international borders reopening, it’s likely we will see more influenza

PROTECT YOURSELF: It is essential to get the influenza vaccine even if you are healthy, with young people among those contracting the illness and no way of predicting how serious it may be.

PHOTO: Andrea Piacquadio in 2022,” she said.

“Also, the perception of low flu rates in the last couple of years could foster community complacency when it comes to influenza vaccination - a pattern with serious implications if cases return in any numbers.”

Ms Ching said while the common, short-term symptoms after influenza vaccination can mimic influenza infection, due to the vaccine’s interaction with the immune system, none of the influenza vaccines available in Australia contains live viruses, so they cannot cause influenza.

She said less than 15 per cent of people who get the

influenza vaccine get fever, headache, arthralgia and myalgia, while injection site reactions such as swelling, redness and pain may commence within a few hours of vaccination and last for one or two days.

But the benefits far outweigh any minor discomfort or irritation.

“It is essential to get the influenza vaccine even if you are healthy,” Ms Ching said.

“Most Australians who get influenza are sick for a few days with fever, aches and pains, and sore throat, and then recover without lasting effects - however, influenza can cause serious illness in some people, leading to hos-

pitalisation or even death.

“It is not possible to predict who will be severely affected by influenza.

“Each year, previously healthy people are hospitalised and die from the virus.

“Although around 100 deaths and 5100 hospitalisations due to influenza are reported each year, many cases don’t get identified, so the actual impact is much more significant.”

People should also be aware of the inconvenience of influenza, meaning more time off work and school due to becoming ill or caring for someone else who is ill.

“In addition to protecting you from influenza, vacci-

nation also protects people around you,” said Ms Ching.

“If you don’t catch influenza, you can’t spread the infection.

“It is vital to protect vulnerable people who can’t get the vaccine themselves or don’t respond strongly to it, such as young babies under six months of age and people who have low immunity.

“Given that SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) continues to circulate, getting an influenza vaccine is even more important to stay healthy.

“It will also protect others from getting influenza and reduce the impact on our health systems.”

FROM May 25, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advised that an additional winter booster is recommended for people aged 16-64 with a medical condition that increases the risk of severe illness, as are those with a disability who have significant or complex health needs, or multiple comorbidities that increase the risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19.

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No interval is required between receiving a COVID-19 and flu vaccine.

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Glenrowan precinct works A GREAT-GRANDNIECE of Ned Kelly has called for Wangaratta council to stop works on the $4.774 million Glenrowan Interpretive and Cultural Centre because she believes council breached legislation in gaining approval.

Joanne Griffiths posed a question to council around the legality of the works on the development which council director Stephen Swart summarised at last week’s council meeting, and noted that the full question would be in the minutes of the May ordinary meeting.

Council rejects j allegations g of breach and won’t suspend p work

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

Mr Swart summarised the points Ms Griffiths made within a question, with the first one being that “the application to Heritage Victoria for this project was misleading therefore the process and outcome is invalid”.

“There is an allegation that council is in breach of

legislation and/or policies,” Mr Swart added.

“And the question asks council to investigate these matters and suspend work on that project while an investigation is happening.”

Mr Swart disputed Ms Griffiths’ claims and said “the Glenrowan project has all the required approvals and council rejects any allegation that the process to seek and gain these approvals was significantly flawed or that the information submitted as part of these pro-

cesses was misleading”.

“The merits of the proposed development were considered by Heritage Victoria, the relevant decision making authority in this case and the proposal was found to be suitable for approval by that authority,” he said.

“Council does not consider that the permit application process has contravened any policies or legislation.

“The project is being constructed in accordance with

the permit issued by Heritage Victoria and council does not consider there has been any breach of the heritage act as alleged, but recognises that any person may bring legal action against council.

“Council will not suspend work on this project.”

The $4 million project bankrolled by $3.5m from the State Government - is developing a contemporary, architecturally designed centre with viewing platform that looks out over the

key locations of Glenrowan’s history, including the Kelly Gang siege site, while providing visitor information and toilet amenities within the township.

Plans are to have the viewing platform locations enhanced with virtual reality overlays, interactive maps and audio that brings the story to life for visitors to the centre.

The platform would be complemented through native landscaping providing a key setting to allow visitors to immerse themselves in the history of Glenrowan.

Language classes add value to local knowledge

By SIMONE KERWIN THERE’S a warm greeting on entering a classroom at Yarrunga Primary School teaching Bpangerang language, with cries of “Yakama!” (welcome) from students keen to share their knowledge.

The school has this year extended its teaching of language, which began with prep students in 2019 and widened to include grades one and two last year, to give students in all year levels an hour each week spent engaged in the Indigenous language program.

And engaged they are; the grade three/four class focused on teacher John Higgins on Thursday morning was a prime example of youngsters relishing the chance to learn - hands shooting up to answer questions, followed by articulate answers.

With almost 20 per cent of Yarrunga Primary’s student population identifying as Koori, principal Fran Waterman said the classes were an important way of ensuring the students’ culture was visible and respected.

“It increases our students’ own pride in their culture, and makes them feel valued and culturally safe,” she said.

Ms Waterman said teaching of Indigenous language was currently fairly limited in Victorian schools, with Wooragee Primary School (teaching Dhudhuroa language), and Bright P-12 College (Dhudhuroa and Murinpatha, a non-Victorian Aboriginal language) also among the few which offered classes; Bright P-12 offers

SHARING LANGUAGE: Indigenous students Amilia Thomson (10), Cooper Gardner (8) and Marleigh Berry (8) and their classmates extend a greeting of “Yakama” in their classroom.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Dhudhuroa at VCE level.

Yarrunga Primary worked with local Indigenous elders to gain approval to teach Bpangerang at its White Street campus, with strong support from Bpangerang Elder Uncle Dozer.

Mr Higgins said the students loved the classes, which included discussion of many aspects of In-

digenous culture; for instance, Thursday’s class was spent talking about Aboriginal people as engineers.

“Uncle Dozer has taught us so much about Bpangerang language and culture, and the kids develop a greater appreciation and knowledge of our First Nations people,” he said.

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“My appreciation is also growing, and because I’m enthusiastic, the kids are.”

Ms Waterman said students were able to use language during the school’s Acknowledgement of Country, and were excited to share their knowledge with their families.

“They can tell you what Tar-

rawingee means, and what Milawa means; it’s a chance to share in this history which is more than 60,000 years old,” she said.

As part of Reconciliation Week this week, the school’s Bindi Group organised a series of activities to further engage students, including Indigenous sports at recess and lunchtimes.

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Council backing local long weekend farmers’ market

By ANITA McPHERSON

THE Rural City of Wangaratta is encouraging residents who are not hitting the road this June long weekend, to consider supporting local businesses and do some shopping locally.

As part of its shop local campaign, council said it’s proud to support the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 11 by covering the fees of stallholders.

The morning market will feature live entertainment, over 25 stalls and some delicious breakfast options including its popular bacon and egg rolls made from 100 per cent local produce.

Mayor Dean Rees said the morning is a must-do for all locals, especially those hosting guests from further afield.

“It is important that we continue to support local businesses and producers through the winter months,” he said.

“Getting behind our local businesses helps us give back to those who often support local initiatives and sporting clubs, helping us grow a stronger and more resilient community.”

Anne Palamarczuk from Homemade By Annie is among the stallholders who’ll be at the farmers’ market on the June long weekend and she is looking for to catching up with everyone.

She said while it’s a quieter time in the vegie patch over winter,

LOCALLY GROWN: Ingredients like the spinach used in Anne Palamarczuk’s ravioli, sold at the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market, come from her garden just a short drive out of town.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling spinach is in abundance, and her spinach, beetroot and pumpkin raviolis make a good choice for those wanting a little comfort food at this time of year.

“It’s a good time of year for garlic but it’s from September onwards when it’s really busy in the garden,” she said.

“I pretty much preserve everything - what I grow, I either freeze

or jar up straight away - so I make use of it all.

“I have a lot of loyal customers at the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market and if people buy something, they can return the empty jar and they will get a discount off their next purchase.”

Anne said she’ll have her usual range including apricot jam, zucchini and beetroot relishes, mint

sauce and quince paste, but it’s the lemon curd people are often drawn to at this time of year.

“It’s very popular, especially in winter on hot crumpets or toast it’s a real winter warmer,” she said.

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Falls Creek, Mt Hotham are opening their snow seasons tomorrow

WINTER WONDERLAND: Steady snowfalls at Falls Creek (pictured) and Mt Hotham this week will see both resorts open their snow season a week earlier, from this Saturday. PHOTO: Falls Creek Resort Management

FALLS Creek and Mt Hotham alpine resorts will open their snow seasons tomorrow, a week earlier than expected.

Vail Resorts Australia, which operates the lift companies at both resorts, said this week’s natural snowfalls of near half a metre, together with the hard work of its snowmakers on both mountains, has allowed the early start to the season.

Nathan Butterworth, Mt Hotham Skiing Company general manager said it has been a magical week at Hotham.

“We’ve watched the resort transition from green to white and I’m thrilled to be able to bring the season opening forward and welcome guests back to what is very special part of Victoria,” he said.

With experts predicting more than one metre of snow still to come over the next week, Vail Resorts Australia said

it was looking forward to welcoming guests back to Falls Creek and Hotham and kicking off the season.

Richard Phillips, Falls Creek Ski Lifts general manager, said the first snowfalls of winter are always special, “but this has been amazing”.

“We are incredibly excited to be opening early this season and seeing the Falls Creek village and community deliver he special experiences we are famous for,” he said.

This weekend, Epic Australia Pass holders will be able to head straight to the slopes with their valid Mountain Access Card.

All other guests are advised to purchase their lift tickets online and in advance.

You can check the Hotham and Falls Creek websites for more information.

School staffing pressures on agenda

By SIMONE KERWIN YARRUNGA Primary School principal Fran Waterman had the chance to discuss issues including current regional school staff shortages with Education Minister James Merlino while attending the Victorian State Principals Conference in Melbourne earlier this week.

Ms Waterman, who is an

executive member of the Country Education Partnership, said the group often met with Minister Merlino to keep him abreast of what was happening in rural and regional education.

“The big conversation at the moment is around staff shortages,” she said.

In the wake of two years impacted by remote learning, continuing COVID-19

isolation requirements and the onset of a predicted serious flu season have left most local schools grappling with availability of staff - as well as significant student absences - through illness.

“We can see that’s going to continue, and while in Melbourne, schools have agencies of CRTs (casual relief teachers) to call on, we don’t have those resources

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Start thinking like a tourist and turn your next outing into an adventure you’ll never forget.

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Get out there and cast your eyes over peaceful lakes and geological rock formations, delve into sustainable farming at local markets, adventure along tracks and trails, discover incredible bushwalks and say hello to an abundance of wildlife who are lucky to call the Rural City of Wangaratta home.

Find your next mini adventure, get to know your backyard, and help our region get back on its feet!

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here,” Ms Waterman said.

She said all local schools were drawing from the same pool of available CRTs, and numbers were tight, with the issue being felt keenly in the second half of this term.

“We are fortunate to have a flexible and understanding staff,” she said.

“It is good to have (the State Government) recognise that the situation is

tough, and working to identify options.”

Ms Waterman said these options had included the temporary measure of staff from regional education offices assisting by stepping into relief teaching roles in schools.

“It’s great to have someone who is normally advising schools jumping in boots-and-all,” she said.

However, Ms Waterman

said these were measures which could not be sustained for the long-term, and she was hopeful schools would see some relief from the current situation in term three.

She said a return to remote learning would be a last resort, but it was important to consider the “cumulative effect of staff fatigue” in taking on additional duties to cover absences.

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Language efforts support unity

FACEBOOK users this week commented on a change in Coalition leadership at the federal level, with David Littleproud leading the Nationals and Peter Dutton leading the Liberals.

Paul Crabb: Coalition of discontent !

Bellini Homer: The Nats are irrelevant. Stand for nothing except them selves.

EFFORTS to improve accessibility to local indigenous culture continue to strengthen throughout the region, with the expansion of Yarrunga Primary School’s indigenous language program this year.

With students in each level given the opportunity to engage in one hour of Bpangerang learning each week, the school is leading an indigenous language push which would have been actively shunned only a handful of years ago.

It’s a far cry from times when Aboriginal Australians were disparaged from speaking their own language or practising their own culture, as indigenous influence becomes more and more prominent throughout the North East.

Only three weeks ago, Wangaratta’s Koori Court was launched, providing a legal stream for local indigenous populations to further connect to country and their elders.

This week, Wangaratta’s most recent citizens of the year were slated to partake in a traditional ceremony at Apex Park’s Marmungun Rock before inclement weather intervened, but the efforts to improve understanding and mutual respect among the general population were evident.

It’s a testament to the work done by Uncle Dozer and other prominent indigenous elders throughout the region, who have toiled tirelessly to improve the visibility of indigenous culture among local residents indigenous and non-indigenous alike.

The 20 per cent of Yarrunga Primary School students who identify as Koori are set to have their connection to country further strengthened through the program, while the other students will be provided a window into the local culture, akin to the experience of learning common international languages such as French or Chinese.

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Paul Crabb:Barnaby , whom mentioned that he couldn’t work under the restraints of an ICAC , has already gotten way to many of my hard earned tax dollars !

Adrian Harris: Respect people making comments, but we are all Aussies who have elected their politicians on their merit at the time.

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leadership role anywhere.

He is a rudimentary man of little world acumen, loudmouthed, offensive, and nauseous. The Liberal Party of Menzies would not have tolerated a man of the reputation of Morrison, much less Dutton.

Jack Carruthers: Nah keep Barnaby as leader. The Opposition will be then led by a Spud and a Beetroot.

Leslie Matthews: A Federal ICAC will determine the leadership of the LNP well

I RECOGNISE the important role that Australia’s close-knit regional communities continue to play in helping raise awareness and vital funds for MND research.

Now more than ever, we’re calling on all Australians to rally together, play on and help lead the fight against MND - with actions, not words.

For years, regional communities in every corner of Australia have proudly rallied with us - from buying Big Freeze beanies to hosting their own DIY Big Freeze and Sockit2MND fundraisers - and this year is proving to be no different.

MND is relentless and so are we - by purchasing a Big Freeze beanie or a pair of Sockit2MND socks, you’re joining an unstoppable army, united in their determination to fight back, not just for Neale, but for all people impacted by this devastating disease.

Every beanie or pair of socks sold takes us closer to a cure and helps give hope to people with MND - hope that one day, there will be effective treatments or a cured.

Big Freeze 8 beanies are now available for sale at Coles supermarkets, Coles Express fuel stations and Bunnings stores nationwide or online at fightmnd.org.au for $25, with all proceeds going towards FightMND. Sockit2MND socks are also available online at fightmnd.org.au for $15 and can be purchased by sporting clubs, schools, workplaces, or community groups looking to rally their community around this important cause.

Funds raised through the Big Freeze are invested in cutting-edge research projects focused on fast-tracking new MND treatments and driving discoveries towards a cure.

The campaign will culminate with a huge celebration on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday (13 June) at the Big Freeze match between the Collingwood Football Club and Melbourne Football Club at the MCG. The celebration will include the much-loved Big Freeze celebrity slide, a performance by global musical act and hometown hero Vance Joy and see the return of the March to the G’ for the first time since 2019.

Bec Daniher FightMND campaigns director

Elder abuse is everybody’s business SENIORS Rights Victoria (SRV), a key program of Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria, is urging all Victorians this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 to accept that ‘Elder Abuse is Everybody’s Busi-

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Funds raised through a recent ride/drive designed to boost awareness of progressive supranuclear palsy were passed on to Fight Parkinson’s last week. The May 1 event was organised by Wangaratta resident Peter Gladstone, in support of his wife Bev, who has PSP - a rare neurological condition which affects the parts of the brain that control walking, eye movements, balance, speech and swallowing. Difficult to diagnose, PSP can be confused in its early stages with Parkinson’s disease, which is why the $2000 raised through the event went to Fight Parkinson’s, to assist those affected by PSP. Pictured at the handover were (back) Peter Gladstone, Jo Hansen from Fight Parkinson’s, Janelle Miller, Nadine Wheatley, Paul Crabb, Bec Card, (front) Rebecca Calder, Bev Gladstone, Katrina Pianegonda, and Victor McConvey from Fight Parkinson’s.

PHOTO: Belinda Harrison ness’ and it is a timely reminder for Victorians to amplify their awareness as to what constitutes elder abuse and not to disregard any warning signs.

Seniors Rights Victoria, a Community Legal Centre, is the key state-wide service dedicated to stopping elder abuse.

Supported by the Victorian Government, SRV operates under the principal of empowering older people.

SRV provides information, support, advice, casework and education to help prevent and respond to elder abuse.

The warning signs of elder abuse may include an older person seeming fearful, anxious or isolated.

There may be injuries, or an absence of personal care.

While the mistreatment of an older person may be carried out by one family member, it is often other family members who are best placed to support their parent or grandparent against the abuse, provided they recognise what is happening.

Older people can reduce the risk of elder abuse by making sure their financial, medical, legal and other affairs are clearly stated and

recorded in legal documents and/or discussed within the family.

Older people must also be empowered to recognise the signs of elder abuse and encouraged to state when they are not comfortable with an arrangement.

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million votes more than any other individual party. The major left parties got 45% of the primary to the major right parties 36%.

I’d say we have the correct party governing.

Georgina Cusack: Labor already works with our Indi Independent MP. At many polling booths the orange people were also handing out HTV cards for Labor and advising them to follow the Labor senate.

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David Lamond: Her party?

She didn’t get elected, she must just be a paid-up member.

Leslie Matthews: Well it’s in the dNa of the Labor Party to negotiate where and when required. Unfortunately, that’s not something the LNP is even capable of. Must be something to do with the ‘born to rule’ attitude they learn from birth.

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Facebook users also commented on Federal Government Treasurer Jim Chalmers flagging more cost of living relief in the October budget.

Coby Hill: Everything is going up but our wages stay the same.

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for those most in need this to be offset by increasing GST on luxury items. Tax the Multi Nationals who pay no tax. (the income to be used for subsidising Childcare) increase Pensioner rebates and public housing. Drop fossil fool subsidies and switch the subsidise to improving and providing new clean and cheaper energy.

Lobby the Car Manufactures to produce more fuel efficient vehicles. Build more Apartments than Houses. Stop Government waste.

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Our snow dreams have come true as the calendar flipped over to June 1st. Up at Mount Buffalo near Bright, the grand old Mt Buffalo Chalet was dressed in a beautiful thick coat of soft and fluffy white snow.

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Mark Sanders @markradio734 Come to Wangaratta. The ‘feels like’ temperature is only 5 degrees at the moment!

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@Trustfornature “We’re walking side by side with each other and learning new ways to care for country.”

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Help for health response

BY RYAN MALCOLM

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CARERS throughout the rural city will be able to access improved preventative health care support within the next six weeks, following a move to expand the successful Melbourne-based HMS Collective program to the North East.

Under the ‘Care for carers’ initiative, a qualified paramedic will be employed to work with Wangaratta’s Open Door Neighbourhood House to engage with carers in an effort to improve health awareness.

Retired health-care staff will then lend their expertise as support workers to improve health outcomes throughout the rural city.

With a focus on connecting community, Wangaratta Open Door Neighbourhood House project worker Tanya Grant said the initiative would link community carers with vital access to health care information in an effort to mitigate health system stress locally.

“It will help people understand the importance of their health and help them stay out of the health care system,” she said.

“People come to the

COMMUNITY HEALTH: HMS Collective co-chief executive officer Andrew McDonell (left), principal organiser Sharon Picking (second from right) and innovation facilitator Jacqui Wilkinson (right), came together with Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MPs Tania Maxwell and Stuart Grimley at parliament ahead of the initiative’s move to the North East in the coming weeks. neighbourhood house who wouldn’t go elsewhere - it’s about joining the two.”

Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell was full of praise for the expansion of HMS Collective, which she said had experienced success upon its expansion into regional areas such as the Macedon Ranges and Ballarat in recent times.

“This is such an encouraging move by an organisation led by qualified paramedics

and supported by retired and former paramedics, nurses, other health professionals and ambulance transport attendants living in our communities,” she said.

“The serious challenges faced across our health system are affecting the level of care that people can expect and the level of care that our dedicated healthcare workforce can deliver - it will help ease pressure on overstretched triple zero, emer-

gency and hospital patient services.

“My heart goes out to emergency despatchers, ambulance paramedics, nurses, doctors and hospital staff who have to face these demands every day when COVID has dramatically changed the way our healthcare system works.”

It’s estimated up to 90 hours of ambulance attendance is saved each week by health care advice provided

by HMS Collective’s 20 work-

ers, while also significantly reducing the burden of demand for hospital beds.

Other proposed community health initiatives included using trained CFA brigades to provide emergency first aid in regional LGAs such as Towong and Indigo, where ambulance wait times have extended to an average of 31:08 and 24:51 respectively for code one urgent responses.

“While it doesn’t operate

an ambulance, the range of services (HMS Collective) offers can start to meet demands for non-urgent care and preventative care in our communities if properly resourced,” Ms Maxwell said.

“It’s a solution from the community - using skills and experience available in our communities - to deliver aged and disability care, wound and post-hospital care, mental health support and medication checks, palliative care and other personal health care services.

“But the service doesn’t qualify for state funding, relying instead on NDIS and My Aged Care package funding, donations and local grants to meet its costs.

“Because of our advocacy, the emergency services and health ministers also know that funding that would enable trained CFA brigades to provide emergency first aid until an ambulance arrives is another practical and likely life-saving option.

“K i ewa-Ta n gam b a la n ga CFA brigade is ready and waiting to pilot such a scheme in communities where the wait time for an ambulance is often among the longest in the state.

“I’m sure other rural brigades would be very keen to consider providing a first responder service - both option just make common sense.”

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Wong backs Samoa on China decision AUSTRALIA’S foreign minister has backed Samoa’s decision to ice a regional security agreement with China after the Pacific nation’s prime minister said the proposal was rushed.

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa maintains any regional issues should instead be put before the Pacific Islands Forum for consultation.

“It just seemed a bit abnormal because the (Chinese) minister of foreign affairs was here, and there was this particular proposal from the

Chinese that they were seeking regional agreement on,” Penny Wong told reporters in Samoa’s capital Apia on Thursday.

“Our position was that you cannot have regional agreement when the region hasn’t met to discuss it.”

Senator Wong says while sovereign nations are free to make their own decisions, issues that impact regional security need collective consideration.

“Your prime minister has shown a lot of leadership and

wisdom not only now but in many of the statements about the importance of robust regional architecture (and) respectful, regional processes to deal with some of the external circumstances we all find ourselves in,” Senator Wong said.

Senator Wong will move on to Tonga during her second official trip to Pacific island nations in the 10 days since her swearing in.

The visits come within days of China signing bilateral agreements with Samoa and Tonga and alongside a

10-country travel blitz through the region by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. While China has signed bilateral agreements with some Pacific nations, the Asian powerhouse has put a region-wide security deal on ice.

Beijing instead set out a position paper on the Pacific, covering areas such as security and development, along with greater dialogue and diplomatic ties.

The Samoan prime minister hosted Senator Wong on Thursday, where the pair

discussed regional security issues, climate action and development assistance.

Senator Wong, who also met with Samoa’s head of state Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, used the trip to pledge a replacement Guardian class patrol boat to assist with maritime surveillance in the region.

There was a welcome for Australia’s policy shift on climate change, which has brought it more into line with its Pacific neighbours and is likely to strengthen its ties

GAS PRICE RELIEF: Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the government will take action to help ease gas prices.

with the region.

“Climate change, of course, is very high on the priorities of both our respective governments,” the prime minister said.

“Senator, with your policy stance we are greatly encouraged.

“With the new Australian government, the policy shift brings them closer into alignment with the Pacific’s advocacy for climate change.

“We feel that this will strengthen the Pacific’s position on climate change.” -AAP

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Energy Minister fuels up for gas price action THE government will take whatever action is necessary to help ease gas prices as supply tightens across the east coast, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

However, the minister is remaining non-committal over pulling the gas trigger - known as the Australian Domestic Gas Reservation Mechanism - to divert exports and shore up domestic supply, saying such a move has not been ruled in or out.

Even if the legislated trigger is pulled, it would have no impact on

the short-term energy crisis, Mr Bowen said.

“That’s a misunderstanding of how the mechanism works or will work - it cannot come into force until January 1 next year,” he told reporters in Canberra on Thursday.

“Even if it’s pulled today, it’s not a short-term answer.”

The Australian Energy Market Operator has enacted the gas supply guarantee mechanism, which should improve gas supply in Australia’s southeastern states

in the coming days.

“The Albanese Labor government will take whatever action is necessary to ensure ongoing reliability and affordability for the energy markets ... based on expert advice,” the minister said.

Mr Bowen has spoken to the energy ministers of all states and territories, as well as suppliers, but maintains the best long-term solution to energy prices will be the increased use of renewable energy and further work on the

Families ditching aged care for home living AUSTRALIANS are increasingly shunning aged care services, turning to inhome support for their loved ones.

As many as 11 people a day are dying in Australian care homes from COVID-19 related illnesses.

Melbourne woman Maria Sampey is among the thousands who have withdrawn loved ones from facilities around the country.

Her 100-year-old mother, Vittoria Primerano, is now being cared for at home because of “awful treatment” that Ms Sampey believes is a symptom of a broken system.

Staff were run off their feet and kept forgetting to feed and hydrate her mum, she said.

“The aged care facility enforced their own (COVID-19) restrictions, where it made it impossible to check she was being cared for,” she said.

“I knew I had to get her out.”

A royal commission in Victoria investigated COVID-19 outbreaks in the aged care sector but Ms Sampey wasn’t satisfied.

People were too scared to complain for fear of repercussions, she said.

“The nursing homes are a law unto themselves, and my complaints fell on deaf ears,” she said.

“I felt like I was in a corner beating my head against a brick wall, there was and is no action happening.”

There have been more than 1500 COVID deaths in aged care homes so far this year, with at least one fatality recorded across 596 facilities.

At the height of the pandemic 176,000 people were using home care services, a significant increase on the 51,000 people receiving support a decade earlier.

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transmission system.

“If we had more storage, more renewables and better transmission we would be much better placed to deal with current challenges,” he said.

“That’s exactly what our Powering Australia plan seeks to implement, but it’ll take some time.”

He said the previous government was not responsible for unseen factors, but it was the coalition’s fault the system was not robust enough.

Meanwhile, former deputy prime

minister Barnaby Joyce said the government needed to pull the trigger if domestic supply faltered.

“If we’re going to run out of gas then yes he should, otherwise you start paying global parity prices for gas and by reason of the war in Ukraine, they’re going to be astronomical,” Mr Joyce told radio station 2GB. He said affordable power was essential to look after people who were doing it tough.

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Body found after human leg left on NT road THE body of an Indigenous woman has been found two days after a partial human leg was discovered on a major Northern Territory highway.

The body was found in the outskirts of Darwin on Wednesday night. Police have arrested a man and a woman over a traffic incident involving a pedestrian on the Stuart Highway on Monday night.

“We believe this is the victim of the collision,” Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Morrissey told reporters on Thursday.

“They were partially concealed and the condition of the body was consistent

with being struck with a vehicle.”

Police allege the 23-year-old arrested man was driving the vehicle that hit the woman, whose body was found about 15km away in the rural suburb of Virginia, south of Darwin.

“It will be further alleged that the 50-year-old female has assisted him in removing the deceased to another location in an attempt to conceal the crime,” Det Snr Sgt Morrissey said.

“It’s very concerning.

It’s one thing not to render assistance and report the matter but to go further and attempt to conceal a crime is

quite terrible.”

Investigators have not released details of the victim’s identity or her age.

The man was arrested at a home in Palmerston near the accident site while the woman was arrested at a property in the Darwin suburb of Winnellie.

They are in custody and are likely to be charged later on Thursday.

The limb was spotted in Coolalinga, 30km south of Darwin, on Tuesday morning by a traveller who was driving on the highway linking Darwin to Alice Springs and Adelaide.

-AAP

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Grab a grocery item for those in need THIS Saturday Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring (LF-CC) are asking shoppers to grab a grocery to help those in need.

From 9am-1pm at Wangaratta’s Coles Supermarket they will be handing out a short winter shopping list to shoppers, asking them to donate non-perishable foods such as pasta, tinned fruit, tomato sauce, jam, and canned soup.

“It’s all about caring for disadvantaged families or disadvantaged individuals who, for whatever reason, are unable to manage their own lives at this particular time,” chairperson of LF-CC Ron Webb OAM said.

“That may be a special circumstance that’s come upon them, or it might be something a little more ongoing.”

Grab A Grocery is an initiative of the LF-CC committee, who provide emergency relief for the disadvantaged in the Rural City of Wangaratta.

“In previous years Grab A Grocery has been very well supported by our community and certainly appreciated by the volunteer committee and the families and individuals that we support during their crisis situations,” Mr Webb said.

As well as food packages, the LF-CC emergency relief also provides travel and pharmaceutical assistance, and has volunteers that provide referrals to a wide

range of services, including financial counselling and legal assistance.

LF-CC is a partnership between 10 Christian churches in the Rural City of Wangaratta, providing emergency relief services under

the auspices of Anglicare Victoria.

Anyone seeking further information on emergency relief or becoming a volunteer with LF-CC can contact the Anglicare Victoria office on 5723 7900, or ask one of the volunteers on Saturday.

HELPING OUT: (From left) Coles staff Nicole Coghetto, Tanith Bongiorno, Richelle Rowe with LF-CC stores assistant Lyn Robins and Coles duty manager Matt Ellis.

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Wineries prepare for festival’s return to Glenrowan GLENROWAN wineries are looking forward to the return of the Trails, Tastings and Tales festival which will be held on the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

After a two year hiatus and repeated interruptions because of COVID, it will finally be business as usual at Baileys of Glenrowan, Booths Taminick Cellars, Morrisons of Glenrowan and Black Dog Brewery, who will be offering festival food menus and wine and beer tastings over three big days.

Glenrowan marketing officer Jennifer Booth said winemakers were exited to welcome everyone back to the traditional winter wine weekend in the region that borders the Warby Ovens National Park, where visitors can rug up and soak up the beautiful views.

“The June long weekend is the perfect opportunity to chat with the makers, to taste the wines and beers that are crafted here and to explore the diversity of the region’s wines,” she said.

“The winery menus will offer lots of delicious dishes to entice and pair with your wine choice and the local brewery will have beers on tap as well as some specialty beers to excite the brew connoisseurs.”

The cost to participate is $15 which includes entry, weekend tastings and a keepsake Riedel festival glass to take with you on the Glenrowan wine trail.

The Glenrowan festival glass is required on the June long weekend to partake in wine tasting at one, two or all three participating wineries during the three-day festival and visitors can purchase their glass and start the wine trail at their winery of choice.

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MAINLY Music playgroups held at Uniting Church Wangaratta on Mondays, and Wangaratta Baptist Church on Tuesdays are providing local youngsters and their families and carers with a wonderful playgroup atmosphere.

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Good time for business to restart and network

By ANITA McPHERSON

LOCAL business people are invited to come together to talk about resilience and how an organisation can emerge stronger out of adversity during a free event being held next week.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta, the business networking event “Restart, Relaunch and Rejuvenate” is designed to give those who attend the opportunity to share and discuss the business impact of COVID and prepare for business in a COVIDnormal setting.

It will feature award-winning motivational speaker Marty Wilson, who works with organisations that want resilient people who can power through change, stress and disruption.

A TEDx speaker and registered pharmacist, Marty is also a former Australian Comic of the Year, so he balances proven scientific data with laugh-out-loud stories.

Council’s manager economic development, environment and strategy Celeste Brockwell said with many local business owners having been stuck inside their own businesses over the last couple of years managing the challenges brought about by COVID, this was a good opportunity for them to get out and about again.

“It’s a chance to have a conver-

sation with others, hear what everyone else is doing and maybe get some great ideas,’ she said.

“It’s for business owners, managers and staff within the Rural City of Wangaratta and with a limited number of tickets available we encourage people to register as soon as possible.”

Ms Brockwell said the event has been made possible with funding from the state government through its COVID-19 Business Support Program, to help businesses restart and relaunch.

She said it was also responding to a survey conducted by council with local business who expressed their desire to start participating in networking events again, after years of interruptions.

“We hope it will reignite those connections between people,” she said.

“Since Christmas we’ve had a number of businesses have to close temporarily because of staffing issues caused by COVID, so while we’re still working it through it, the challenges are becoming more normal.

“Even customers have become a little more patient and understanding about the situation, and we’re hoping to see foot traffic gradually pick up more too.”

Ms Brockwell said Marty Wilson was a personable and engaging speaker and she hoped the addition of his talk would help make

SPECIAL GUEST: Motivational speaker and comic Marty Wilson will entertain and inspire at the Rural City of Wangaratta’s business networking event next week. this networking event that little bit different.

The plan is for everyone to enjoy meeting in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, before moving into the memorial hall for the presentation.

Information and assistance re-

garding COVID business support packages will also be available on the night.

Restart, Relaunch and Rejuvenate will be held on Tuesday, June 7 from 6.30pm until 9pm and it is free, but tickets are limited, available now through www.eventbrite.com.au.

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Bishop looks forward in hope

By SIMONE KERWIN

ANGLICAN Diocese of Wangaratta Bishop Clarence Bester will take ‘the God of hope’ as his theme when he addresses a gathering of 80 clergy members and parish representatives at the third session of the diocese’s 40th synod in the rural city from today.

The two-day diocesan synod will be held at the Wangaratta Gateway, and Bishop Bester said the theme of hope was in keeping with the local diocese’s collabo-

rative approach to its ministry action plan - as well as continued national discussion about blessings for civil marriage unions.

He said his charge for the first day of synod - which will be live-streamed via the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta Facebook page today from 1.45pm - would touch briefly on the Anglican Church of Australia’s general synod in May, and a report from local delegates would follow on Saturday.

Bishop Bester, with Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral

Dean Goodger and lay delegate Professor Jane Freemantle, attended general synod in Queensland in May, the first held since the Anglican appellate tribunal’s call in 2020 that the Wangaratta diocese’s proposed blessing of couples married legally outside the church (including same-sex couples) was “not inconsistent” with the church’s constitution.

The blessing had received a majority vote from the Diocese of Wangaratta during its synod in late August, 2019, but this decision was

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Those attending can gather for an optional dinner from 6pm, with the meeting to start at 7pm, and partners are most welcome.

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Guest speaker at Wednesday’s meeting will be Kath Nichols, Northeast Health Wangaratta continence physiotherapist.

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referred to the appellate tribunal a fortnight later, with the tribunal’s 5-1 majority opinion in favour of the blessing coming in November, 2020.

The debate again flared during general synod, with opposition to the blessing expressed by conservative dioceses within the church, but Bishop Bester said he was eager to reinforce his belief in the importance of respecting, accepting and working with all people.

“The God of the church is all-inclusive, and I am hop-

ing we will be able to work together with others,” he said.

“I was shocked at general synod to be treated differently by some people because I was from Wangaratta, but we will continue doing what we’re doing.

“I believe in the God of hope, and the possibility of change, and I will talk about hope for the church and hope for the future. I believe we can work together.”

Locally, Bishop Bester said the ministry action plan for the diocese - which

celebrated its 120th anniversary in March - was based on “simple, realistic and achievable” targets.

Though smaller congregations and the resultant deconsecration of churches in some areas of the diocese are among the challenges being faced, Bishop Bester said developments such as a new school set to open in Shepparton in 2024, and the consecration of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Cathedral College Wangaratta earlier this year were positive signs for the future.

Books and Blankets shows tight knit community NETTY Hanley, Sue Flanigan and Lyn Johnston packed knitted teddy bears, blankets and children’s books into Boomerang Bags last Thursday, to be given to Tots2teens and St Vinnies Welfare.

A total of 113 blankets and bears were donated in this year’s books and blankets drive, as part of Wangaratta Library’s Books and Blankets program.

These care packages will be distributed to families in need across the region.

Thanks to all the wonderful knitters across the Rural City of Wangaratta who helped knit the mountain of blankets and bears.

WARM AND WOOLLY: Sue Flanigan, Netty Hanley and Lyn Johnston worked hard on Thursday to ensure the books and blankets packages were ready to send out.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Romantic fun in Same Time, Next Year THE Wangaratta Players is presenting the Bernard Slade play Same Time, Next Year at the Stage Door Studio in Evans Street, opening tonight.

The romantic comedy which became a popular movie tells the story of two people, married to others, who meet for a romantic tryst once a year for over 20 years, in a tale of love, loss and life.

Starring Alison Comensoli and Rick Harnwell, shows will be held on June 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7.30pm and June 4 and 5 at 2pm and tickets are available at www.trybooking/BXCQT.

Howie Bros in Wangaratta and Moyhu THE Howie Bros and Wayne Horsburgh will have the audience laughing and singing along when they perform a show at Park Lane Bowling Club today from 1.30pm.

It will be an afternoon melodies show of fun, familiar songs with everyone enjoying a cup of tea and biscuit halfway through the show.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door prior to the performance, with a performance also scheduled for the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall tomorrow night from 7.30pm.

SUNDAY ROCK: Australian music legends Lucky Starr (above, left) and Rodney Vincent (above, right) are coming to Wangaratta on Sunday to play an entertainment-packed show at the Da Vinci Club. Lucky Starr is best known for his classic hit song “I’ve been everywhere” and appearances on shows like Sing Sing Sing, Bandstand and Six o’clock Rock in the sixties, while rock’n’roller Rodney Vincent is a favourite on the local music scene, having played and recorded with the likes of Gene Pitney. Join them for an afternoon of country music, comedy and good old rock’n’roll, plus some treasured film clips. Tickets for this fun-filled variety show are $20 for members and $25 for non-members, available now by calling 0409 307 606, with the show starting at 2pm at the Da Vinci Club in Pyles Lane, Wangaratta.

Seasons exhibition in Wangaratta AN exhibition of new paintings by local artist Sian Lim which are inspired by the changing seasons is open at the Art Gallery on Ovens, in the laneway off Murphy Street.

Sian’s artwork captures the kaleidoscope of colours to be found throughout the year in the region’s landscape and close to home in our own gardens.

It is open today and

Monday from 10am until 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm and all are welcome.

Ralph Bristow in foyer gallery AN exhibition or artwork

by Ralph Bristow called “In the Realm of Senses” is being held in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

The artist describes his approach as an “act of transfiguration, in which

the natural world of self, landscape, animals, cultures are forever merging into anthropomorphic collage combinations.”

Lavish, lyrical and brazenly inclusive, Bristow’s work will charm the imagination and it can be seen until June 29.

Woiwurrung language) and how the First Peoples connect with it, is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

A TarraWarra Museum of Art exhibition touring with NETS Victoria, it is an exhibition of cultural consciousness and knowledge and of an unsevered connection between First Peoples of Southeast Australia and their Country over thousands of generations.

Featuring exciting new work by a number of contemporary artists it will run until June 12.

Wilam Biik in Wangaratta AN exhibition which celebrates Wilam Biik (or home country in the

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Old karts never die - at the men’s shed

By BRODIE EVERIST

WANGARATTA Men’s Shed member Terry Wagstaff has used his ingenuity to build a battery-driven children’s go-kart - and it only took him a month.

Mr Wagstaff took an old scooter that had been lying unused in the shed and attached red steel tubing to make a chassis.

Timber slats were wrapped around two children’s bike wheel rims to form a tube for the vehicle body.

A scrap of old leather and a

headrest from a ford laser was used to make a seat.

Mud guards were made out of an old advertising sign and finally, a plant pot from a nursery made up the nose cone.

“For us it was an exercise in recycling materials that would normally go to the tip into something that really looks the part,” Mr Wagstaff said.

“It stretches one’s imagination into what can be achieved with a little forethought and use of the skills that we have amongst the membership of the men’s shed.”

Mr Wagstaff plans to donate

the kart to a local charity.

Wangaratta Men’s Shed members are often building projects like this one - currently some members are making chook houses to order.

They are located at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange, 99 Shanley Street, and are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am to 3pm.

KART COMMUNITY: Terry Wagstaff (front) with Men’s Shed members Bruce McDonald (left), Max Vincent and Paul Servaes.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Vehicle charging station grants available for business

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THE State Government is helping Victorian businesses include Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) in their fleets by offering a share of $1.5 million in grants to install Electric Vehicle charging stations.

The Electric Vehicle Charging for Business Fleets program aims to reduce operating costs and emissions by supporting chargers for business fleets and stimulating the purchase and lease of ZEVs for business operations.

By switching to Zero Emission Vehicles, businesses could save up to $500 per

month per car in their fleet.

The turn-over of fleets should flow-on to the secondhand EV market, in turn making them more affordable for Victorians and cutting the cost of living for the community.

Transport is one of Australia’s largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 25 per cent of Victoria’s total carbon footprint.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Spectacular Aussie bird of prey: White-bellied Sea-Eagle

By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS

MARAUDING MULWALA: White-bellied Sea-Eagle descending on prey.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

THE White-bellied Sea-Eagle is one of the most spectacular Australian birds of prey.

Although it is similar in shape and size to the well-known Wedge-tailed Eagle, the seaeagle is readily distinguished by its contrasting plumage, which adds to its striking appearance as it soars effortlessly on broad upswept wings.

The Bpangerang name for the sea-eagle is Mulwala.

The White-bellied Sea-Eagle has white on the head, rump and underparts and dark grey on the back and wings.

In flight the black flight feathers on the wings can be easily seen when the bird is viewed from below.

The large, hooked bill is grey with a darker tip, and the eye is dark brown, while the legs and feet are cream-white, with long black talons.

The sexes are similar with males being slightly smaller than females.

Their wingspan can be up to 2 m.

Young sea-eagles are motley brown as juveniles then slowly become to resemble adults,

acquiring the complete adult plumage by their fourth year.

White-bellied Sea-Eagles are a common sight in coastal areas of Australia.

However, despite its name, the sea-eagle is regularly recorded at inland wetlands far from the sea, especially along larger inland rivers and at freshwater swamps and lakes.

This species is also found in New Guinea, Indonesia, China, south-east Asia and India.

White-bellied Sea-Eagles are normally seen perched high in a tree or soaring over waterways and adjacent land.

Birds form permanent pairs that inhabit territories throughout the year.

The White-bellied Sea-Eagle feeds mainly off aquatic animals, such as fish, turtles, waterbirds and mammals as well.

It is a skilled hunter and will attack prey up to the size of a swan.

Sea-eagles also feed on carrion such as fish along the waterline.

They often harass smaller birds, forcing them to drop any food that they are carrying.

Sea-eagles may feed alone, in pairs or in family groups.

White-bellied Sea-Eagles build a large stick nest in a tree up to 30m above the ground which may be used for many seasons in succession.

The same nest has been observed being used by either sea-eagles or Wedge-tailed Eagles in different seasons.

At the start of the breeding season, the nest is lined with fresh green leaves and twigs.

The female carries out most of the incubation of the white eggs, but the male performs this duty from time to time.

Locally, White-bellied SeaEagles are found mostly on our larger wetlands like Winton, when inundated, and the Lower Ovens billabongs, and on our larger dams like Lake Mulwala and Buffalo Lake.

Young birds can be encountered almost anywhere along our major rivers.

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Firing up cultural burns

SHARING knowledge, networking and building relationships with communities were key messages at a traditional cultural burning workshop held by Stanley Landcare at the local Recreation Reserve’s “Stanley Safer Place” recently.

Around 30 people including local community and Landcare members as well as local CFA volunteers participated in the workshop that covered traditional burning principles and benefits with a demonstration in Upper Springditch too.

Albury’s Indigenous elder Uncle Phil Murray from the Dhudhuroa people said being back on country with cool

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burns and working together with organisations such as the CFA, Landcare groups and DELWP is good for bushfire management and country.

He said cool burns meant fuel reduction as well as regeneration of plants and bush tucker.

Deputy group officer Bogong Group of Brigades and Stanley Landcare member Michael Nuck, said the local brigade had been keen to learn about cultural

burning from elders.

“It’s about elimination of weeds, healthy revegetation and is important for fuel reduction,” he said.

“We’ll be recording the impact of traditional burning on the weeds and regeneration of such plants as native grasses and orchids over the next couple of years and have a multi-prong attack for cool burns over sections across the Stanley Plateau.

“It’s a working relationship between Landcare, CFA and DELWP where we’re all on the same page and working with the community.”

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brigade captain Tracy McVea said she had attended to learn about traditional burning.

“When you have the community onboard you’re half way there and Michael gave us the opportunity,” she said.

Stanley Landcare secretary Tony McDonald said there had been a previous session with elder Uncle Allan Murray - a holder of traditional fire knowledge, who was unable to attend the Stanley event on the day.

“Once people gain an understanding of traditional burning as a tool to use on their own properties, they will cut down fuel loads,” he said.

“This is the sort of thing people could be looking at and we’re certainly doing this on public land.

“One of the struggles we have in this area in regeneration of native species is most of the weeds outgrow them and the use of this technique allows a window of opportunity for regeneration and is a real positive dimension of cool burn technology.”

In a three year traditional burn project by the Stelling family on their property in Wooragee, traditional plants had returned in cool burn areas.

The project had been un-

der the guidance of elder Uncle Allan Murray, elder Uncle Rod Mason from the Ngarigo people in the Snowy Mountains region who had been a Nationals Parks ranger for 30 years, and Indigenous land management consultant Richard McTiernan.

Stanley’s Royston Smith said spot fires on his property had taken off in the 2009 bushfires due to fuel from a lot of vegetation.

“I had to manage it a lot better and that’s when I decided to do this traditional type of burn and have undertaken it ever since, and feel much safer,” he said.

Funding Bright’s aged care needs on agenda with new ministers

WINTER WONDERLAND AS SNOW FALLS: As snow fell on the first day of winter in Beechworth on Wednesday and over the last two days at Stanley, a pretty winter wonderland was created and generated plenty of excitement for locals with many posts on social media. The snow may not last for long, however, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting showers and rain over the coming days with temperature barely making double figures over the next week.

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Acting CEO settles in ALAN Clark has completed his first week as the acting chief executive officer of the Alpine Shire Council.

The former Wangaratta council senior executive will be in the role for up to 12 months while a selection panel searches for a permanent successor.

Charlie Bird left the CEO role on May 20, choosing not to seek a new contract.

THE push for new aged care facilities in Bright remains high on the political agenda, with returned Indi Independent MP Helen Haines seeking to meet with Australia’s new health, rural health and aged care federal ministers to champion the cause.

Dr Haines has been advocating strongly for the $26 million in federal funding needed to deliver a new 35 bed high care aged care facility under the proposed $40m Bright Health Precinct.

She said she will be writing to the new ministers responsible for health, rural health and aged care and invite them to meet with her and their Victorian counterparts in Bright.

“The new Federal Government is also expected to hand down its own budget in October and I will prioritise advocacy to the government to fund a new aged care as part of the budget process,” she said The Bright District Hospital Health Precinct Development seeks to co-locate hospital, aged care, medical and allied health services, and health education services in Bright and surrounds.

It will include a new 35 bed high care aged care facility with the potential for additional units leading to 49 beds.

It will also include refurbishment of the existing hospital bed-based services and nursing facilities with new extensions for a production kitchen (servicing the new aged care facility as well) and community and allied health services to ensure the provision of an expanded range of allied and specialist services.

The existing Hawthorn Village will be adapted for re-use as Alpine Institute’s health education facility, and accommodation centre to support the provision of international nurse education and health worker accommodation.

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Hope to kick chalet back to life

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

THE Alpine community waits with bated breath to learn the future of hospitality in the famed Mt Buffalo Chalet, after the period for interested parties to lodge expressions of interest for cafe operations officially closed on April 15.

The tender, offered by Parks Victoria, was for a year-long operator to create an engaging and sustainable café operation in the front rooms of the chalet, which has laid dormant since the 2006/07 bushfires ravaged the region.

Parks Victoria executive director of marketing

and communications, Lisa Patroni, said submissions received are being evaluated.

“We hope to announce the successful tender later this year,” she said.

“The Victorian Government has allocated up to $2 million to support design, facilities upgrades, fit-out

and refurbishment of the chalet to help ensure this irreplaceable icon of Victoria’s alpine history is enjoyed today and into the future.

“The operation will benefit from a range of recent Victorian Government investments in Mount Buffalo National Park including a $1.5 million upgrade to the Gorge

Visitor Area and $1.5 million investment in new sustainable roofed accommodation, due for completion at the end of 2022.

“The Alpine region has experienced a growth in both the tourism and property markets in recent years.

“Combined with recordbreaking visitation to Mount

Snow gods deliver with fresh winter falls for our alpine resorts FALLS Creek and Mt Hotham alpine resorts couldn’t have had a better start to winter, with almost half a metre of fresh snow blanketing the resorts in recent days.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting more snow today, over the weekend into next week, with falls up to one metre.

It’s shaping up perfectly for the resorts, with some lifts and runs opening tomorrow - a week ahead of the traditional snow season start over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Falls Creek marked its first day of winter on Wednesday with its traditional ‘ice plunge’.

Unfortunately the snow reduced access to Rocky Valley Dam, but locals Grace FalconerSmith and Justin Koncz were still jumping for joy.

PHOTO: Falls Creek Resort Management

Buffalo National Park during the summer of 2020-21, the conditions are now favourable for a food and beverage operator to flourish.”

Specific detail regarding the submissions, including number of tenders received, will remain confidential in line with standard Victorian Government practice.

Australian of the Year is coming to Myrtleford

By MARTIN DAVIS AUSTRALIAN of the Year, Paralympic gold medalist and 15 times Grand Slam winner Dylan Alcott (pictured), will be coming to Myrtleford for a free event at Club Savoy on Wednesday, June 15, starting from 7pm.

Mr Alcott has been an advocate for people with a disability, and in 2017 he established the Dylan Alcott Foundation with its core purpose to help young Australians with a disability gain selfesteem and respect through sport and study.

The Australian of the Year will be in Myrtleford to talk about his achievements and his resilience and inspiration through life.

Registration for the free event are through Eventbrite www. eventbrite.

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GREAT GATHERING: Catching up at the high tea as Oxley were (from left) Cecile De Rivero, Briele Heath, Leirah Hallinan and Sheree Hallinan.

ALL SMILES: Enjoying the high tea were (from left) Alison Stephens, Jacinta Ludeman and Marg Distasio.

Oxley’s high tea contributes to a worthy cause

By DON HEATH SEVENTY Oxley ladies, and their guests, gathered at the historic Oxley Shire Hall last Saturday for the Oxley Residents’ Association’s annual high tea.

Much chatting and sharing of news took place as COVID restrictions have severely limited the number of times a crowd such as this could get together.

For the 2022 event, the

money raised will be donated to the community of Oxley in Queensland which is situated on the western side of Brisbane.

Earlier this year the area was devastated by horrendous floods, and many homes were badly damaged or completely lost and the residents lost most of their possessions.

As soon as the misery and damage was heard of by the Victorian Oxley community the idea of assisting them

came into play.

When contacted, the Brisbane City Council provided contact with people who needed assistance at this time.

It was discovered that the Oxley Queensland Café was providing free meals on Sundays to give the residents some relief.

Contact was made between the two Oxley communities and funds raised will directly assist both the community and a small business.

PICTURE PEFRECT: The beautiful layout and food on offer at the Oxley High Tea last Saturday.

DINING OUT: Enjoying the high tea at Oxley were (from left) Patti Bulluss, Lesley Sanderson, Julie Reid and Annette Wood.

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Prosperity

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When I look through our stories for this feature, it makes me extremely proud to work alongside an amazing group of people. The past month has seen us re-engage in a number of community events and it has been fantastic to see our team involved and able to attend large events again.

Not only is it fantastic to be a part of these events, but it is an opportunity to share our purpose, our story and empower our people to step outside of their comfort zone and represent Merriwa in the community. A great example of this was seeing our teammates engaging with students and showing them the work we do at Merriwa at the Hands on Trades Expo at Winton.

We also hosted the launch event of a Victorian Government funded project, which saw Merriwa in partnership with the Wangaratta Digital Hub and Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company develop a series of training videos. At the forefront of this event were, Scott Auhl from Timbers and Mathew Woodrow from Packaging, sharing their experience as part of the project in front of an audience of over 60 people.

Through opportunities such as these, we get to see our people develop, thrive and grow and we continue to work towards our dream where people with disability can reach their potential and feel respected, LETT] ERH GSRƙHIRX Here is a great opportunity to get yourself a warm drink, keep warm and enjoy reading about the fantastic team at Merriwa.

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Digital Project Launch a success for Merriwa

Hands On Trades Expo 2022

On Tuesday 10th May, the Merriwa team were extremely proud to host the launch of their all abilities digitally animated training videos, created in partnership with the Wangaratta Digital Hub and Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company.

The project was funded by the Victorian State Government to help increase digital and social inclusion and grow digital ability in Wangaratta. Codesigned as an innovative and potentially replicable program, Merriwa team members, Mat Woodrow and Scott Auhl gained in-demand digital animation skills whilst creating accessible training resources for Merriwa’s all abilities employees.

With over 60 people in attendance including the Merriwa Board, Rural City of Wangaratta Councillors, Wangaratta Digital Hub, NE TRACKS / LLEN, Regional Development Victoria and the Merriwa team, it was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work that team members Mathew Woodrow (Merriwa Packaging) and Scott Auhl (Merriwa Timbers) had done.

Mathew and Scott were the stars of the show, being interviewed in a Q&A style presentation in front of the crowd. Mathew explained the concept behind developing his video, in which he cleverly incorporated the use of humour, explaining, “We spoke about how we could engage the audience from the very start by using a subtle amount of humour and putting a smile on the faces of those watching. The key messaging around the video explains the need to be focused at work to avoid accidents and to be aware

The Hands On Trades Career Expo is the biggest and most engaging experiential learning hands on trades expo in rural Victoria and was held at Winton Motor Raceway on the 5th of May 2022. With over 1300 students in attendance from across the region, the Merriwa team were excited to be involved in this fantastic event.

The Expo provided the opportunity for local students to get a real taste of employment pathways and hands on experience with different employers across multiple industries; from robotics and panel beating to the defence force and hospitality, it was an opportunity not to be missed.

The team at Merriwa had representatives from Packaging and Timbers, simulating the set up of a Packaging line and how to pack and sticker boxes, as well as samples from glue laminated timber beams for students to carry out quality checks and testing.

Alison Holmes and Brendan Higgs from Merriwa Packaging took the lead in presenting to students and getting them involved in packing

Mathew and Scott sharing their animated safety video’s.

Photo credit: Jan Osmotherly

of your surroundings.”

Mathew continued, “We worked on the project at the Wangaratta Digital Hub which was great, the biggest challenge was learning to use a Mac, everything was backwards! But learning new software was great and having to act in front of a camera was also a new experience, I’m normally used to voice acting, so that was a good experience for me.”

Scott Auhl from Merriwa Timbers focused on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for his video and enjoyed the whole process, “We wrote the script together with the idea of showing PPE safety across all divisions of Merriwa and I learnt how to edit images in Photoshop. I’m really proud to be a part of the videos for Merriwa.”

Amanda Aldous from the Wangaratta Digital Hub was thrilled by the outcome of the project saying, “It has demonstrated that lateral thinking can provide innovative

local solutions to workforce development challenges in a rural context and can help address the digital divide.

Amanda continued, “The young participants from Merriwa were willing to give something new a go and they blew us away with their ideas and their enthusiasm for learning digital animation skills. Merriwa and Wangaratta Digital Hub have established a relationship now which we hope will be ongoing, directly connecting industry with community.

This type of collaboration can really FIRIƙX E VYVEP GSQQYRMX] WYGL EW SYVW by connecting people and sharing skills in a purposeful way. We look forward to exploring further opportunities to expand on what has been achieved so far.”

The videos will be used as part of Merriwa’s induction program and they are looking to expand their portfolio of videos to support safety and training across the organisation.

Developing our team:

Communications Team training session Merriwa’s Communications Team engaged in an off-site training session and lunch at Lake Sambell in Beechworth last month to focus on photography skills and video interviewing.

The team took part in a photography session using their phones to explore taking different styles of photos and how those types of images may be used in Communications for Merriwa.

The themes were; portraits/people, landscapes, abstract (shapes, colours, XI\XYVIW FPEGO ERH [LMXI ƙPXIVW XEOI E photo that makes you happy, and take a photo that tells a story.

They also paired up and were set with the challenge of interviewing another

team member using their phones and a tripod. Some of the points to consider were location, background, audio, video angle and how to ask interview questions.

Coordinator of Merriwa’s Communications Team, Jo Maples said the session was a real success, “Our training session for the team was really positive, we had everyone really engaged and learning new skills. Some of our team had never really used their phones for photography or video and some of the images they took were brilliant.

“Our goal of the session was to upskill the team so when we need photography and video content for Merriwa’s website, social media or newspaper articles, we

can allocate a team members from the Communications Team to take on that task with support from their division.

“As the team progresses we are looking at developing more skills within the team to include website analysis and editing content, creating eNews and the Merriwa newsletter, video editing and further photography skills including the use of drones. So we are pretty excited about the opportunities that will be created internally for the team.”

The images showcased with this article are all taken by the Communications Team from their training session.

product and were extremely happy to be representing Merriwa at the Expo.

Brendan was very enthusiastic about the event saying, “I found it really interesting and really enjoyed the day, I had a lot of students come up to the Merriwa exhibitor stand and showed them our products and how we pack them.”

Alison also had a great experience, saying “It was all very new for me and it was very special to be representing Merriwa. I enjoyed showing the students how we pack boxes and they had a go at packing them into trays.”

Lee Turnbull, Adam Enever and Trevor McDonald from Merriwa Timbers were also keen to be involved in the event to showcase the work they do at Timbers and encourage pathways to employment for local students, focusing on opportunities for work experience and support with the transition from school to employment.

The team at Merriwa are looking forward to being involved in the Expo again in 2023. You can find out more about the event here: https://www. facebook.com/Handsontradescareer

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The Merriwa Team enjoying their time at the Hands on Trades Expo

The Timbers Team showing Expo Coordinator, Shane Crispin how to check the quality of glue laminated beams

Prem thrives in team at Wodonga Beyond the factory doors of Merriwa’s Packaging Plant in Romet Road Wodonga, there is a team that creates empowerment, inclusion, joy and embraces people in our community for who they are.

One of those people, new to the Merriwa team is Prem Khadka.

Prem recently started at Merriwa through the guidance of his Support Coordinator Tika Poudyel and support from Merriwa’s HR Employee and

Prem Khadka with Support Coordinator, Tika Poudyel at Merriwa Packaging in Wodonga

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Prem is a part of the Bhutanese community and is a former refugee who lived in a small hut at a camp in Nepal from the ages of one to 20, where there was limited water and no access to power. Having experienced much adversity in his life, Prem had been apprehensive about being involved in the community in Wodonga and refused to attend school and further study. Through support from Tika, Prem now attends Albury TAFE as part of the Adult Migrant English Program and balances this with his role in Packaging at Merriwa.

Through his role at Merriwa, Prem says he has developed a new sense of LSTI ERH VI PMX XLI ƙVI [MXLMR LMQ XS FI successful and happy.

Merriwa’s HR Employee and Engagement Manager, Natalie Milgate has spoken of her admiration of Prem and how the team is inspired having

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him on the team, “Speaking with Prem is simply humbling and inspiring. He has lived through extremely tough circumstances, and we feel privileged to have him on our team.

“Prem speaks of how thankful he is for the opportunity to work with us, but from our perspective, we are the ones who are truly grateful to have him on our team. He is part of our growing Bhutanese community at Merriwa and we look forward to supporting him on his journey at Merriwa.

“Already we have planned to develop pocket cards to assist with Prem’s communications with the team and he is excited to be creating these with his Support Coordinator. This is just the beginning of Prem’s story and we are humbled to be a part of it.”

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GOOD MEMORIES: Frank Wellman, Hamilton Park’s oldest resident, has been at the park for 42 years and served on the board for 22 years. One of Hamilton Park’s three dams is named after him.

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KISS THE COOK: (Left to right) Liz McKimmie, Peter Janas, Doug McKimmie and Ros Janas were serving delicious roasted beef and pork rolls with coleslaw and gravy.

PHOTOS: Brodie Everist

BIG CHANGES: Joslyn and John Bosch said there were only three houses on their street when they moved to Hamilton Park 39 years ago - now there are 13 houses.

HAVING FUN: Peter Ockenden with wife Carole Ockenden.

Hamilton Park celebrates 50 years MORE than 100 past and present residents attended the Hamilton Park 50th birthday celebration on Saturday, surrounded by natural bushland and bathed in sunshine.

Local Glenrowan identities Bernie and Christine Cowan, as well as members of the Hamilton family, were present to celebrate their contribution in working with Doug Hamilton and his family to develop Hamilton Park in the 1970s.

Margaret Hamilton OA, the eldest daughter of Doug and Barbara, spoke of her father’s

the one who made it possible for Hamilton Park to be the place it is today,” she said.

Hamilton Park’s oldest resident, Frank Wellman, spoke of the pride he has in having a dam named after him in recognition of his long association and hard work in the early days of establishing the park.

Copies of the special anniversary book detailing the estate’s people and history, ‘Hamilton Park: Celebrating 50 Years’ are available for $24.95 at https://hamiltonpark.org. au/book or call Doreen on 0437 555 083.

vision for winding roads, access to the bush and views for everyone, only to be told that is not how it is done.

“He was told by lots of people that no one would buy a property, it was just ridiculous,” she said.

“No one from Wang will ever come here, it’s far too far.”

Margaret said it was the work of Doug and Barbara, along with professionals and surveyors from Wangaratta who helped realise her father’s vision.

“Dad was the one who had the grand idea and mum was

FOUNDING FAMILY: (Left to right) Jon Robinson, Liz Robinson, John Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, Bill Healy, Christine Cowan, Bernie Cowan, Lou Harper and Doug Hamilton.

OLD FRIENDS: (Left to right) Jim Sherwin, Carly Slater, Catherine Sherwin, Leah Tivendale, Di Tivendale and Yvonne Arnott. Catherine and Jim moved to Hamilton Park in 1987, while Leah and Di became residents in 1975.

GREAT TIMES: Wil Meager (left) lived at Hamilton Park for 14 years before moving to Oxley five years ago. Judy Shaw has been a Hamilton Park resident for 16 years.

HAVING A LAUGH: Bob Shaw (right), Hamilton Park resident for 15 years, sitting next to Keith Arnott, a resident for six years.

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Your own piece of heaven OFFERED for sale for only the second time in its history is the former Catholic Church of Greta, St Brigid’s.

Ideally located in the picturesque Greta Valley, deep in North East Victoria’s Kelly-country, St Brigid’s is situated 20 mins from Wangaratta, 12 mins from Glenrowan and 2 hrs 40 mins from Melbourne.

Beautifully renovated to the highest standard (Smeg and Ilve appliances), while retaining all of the original architectural features that reflect its historical and cultural origins, St Brigid’s is a benchmark property for the discerning buyer.

With all of the complexities associated with conversion of a historical venue and uncertainty related to renovation costs removed, St Brigid’s offers the new custodians a range of options.

From permanent residence to the perfect weekender escape, or operation as turn-key boutique accommodation in this rapidly developing tourist destination.

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Location | 861 MoyhuHansonville Road, Hansonville

Morris Bros. Office - 5721 2014 Brett Goodwin − 0408 574 966 Kate Morris − 0409 259 388

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Built on two levels, the accommodation runs to five bedrooms (three up, two down), three bathrooms with an additional toilet in one of the two.

The welcoming formal entry to the home is just one of the design features that gives the home its special status An expansive open living space, an excellent kitchen with quality appointments and a spacious butler’s pantry.

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Wangaratta 114 Sisely Avenue

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Wangaratta 31 Taylor Street

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Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

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Wangaratta 133 Vincent Road

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Eldorado 99 Main Street

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Sisely Avenue Investment

Fully Renovated with Park Outlook

The Bakery Eldorado

For Sale $495,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24287 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $498,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24253 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $580,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23833 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $650,000-$700,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24293 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Carboor 40 Carboor Upper Road 7.3Ac

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Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Edi Lot 1 3496 Wang-Whit Road

Whitfield 498 Whorouly-Bowmans Rd

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Take me home Country Road

Opportunity to purchase in the King Valley

Whorouly Red Brick, historic and productive

Perfect Farming or Lifestyle Opportunity

For Sale $735,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24283 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale Auction 2nd July 2022, 11:00am onsite View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23759 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale Auction 24 June 2022, 1:00pm onsite View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24298 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $899,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23994 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Harcourts Wangaratta

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

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Harcourts Wangaratta

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Laceby 11 Panes Lane 14.6Ac

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315Ac

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Perfect Farming or Lifestyle Opportunity

Farming opportunity in Greta South

Valley grazing with great views and potential homesites

For Sale $905,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24348 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24262 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $1,350,000 - $1,450,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24263 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $1,495,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR24359 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Harcourts Wangaratta

Harcourts Wangaratta

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Harcourts Wangaratta

Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Once you enter the property you are greeted with a separate formal lounge with split system cooling and heating for all year round comfort.

Updated kitchen including gas cooking appliances, plenty of storage and room for a dishwasher.

Adjacent to the kitchen is an open plan living room with a gas log fire.

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THE COLOUR OF A PERFECT DAY: Pastel would love to wake up on your bed, then have a nap on your lap while you watch TV, with plenty of scratches on my tummy of course.

She is a smoocher and would love to spend a lot of time with her new human/s. Pastel’s microchip number is 956000014961745.

PHOTO: RSPCA Wangaratta

WANGARATTA RSPCA WHEN you are looking for your next pet, make an application with the Wangaratta RSPCA via their website at rspcavic.org/.

The shelter has many animals waiting for homes with availability changing daily.

The Wangaratta RSPCA animal adoption source code is BR100934 and animal microchip numbers are below.

Cats:  Short hair, black and white, female, 8 months, 956000015014330, ‘Winnie’;  Short hair tabby, female, 10 months, 956000014865069, ‘Tabitha’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 5 months, 956000014961745, ‘Pastel’;  Medium hair, mixed, male, 8 years, 956000004095443, ‘Kai’;  Short hair tabby, male, 10 weeks, 956000014968341, ‘Gizmo’;  Short hair champagne, male, 4 years, 956000014962888, ‘Ginge’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 12 weeks, 956000015011191, ‘Doreen’.

Dogs:  English Staffordshire Bull Terrier x, female, 2 years, 956000013385309, ‘Roo’;  Bull mastiff x, male, 1 year, 9560000145151023, ‘Frank’;  Kelpie, male, 4 years, 982000363440979, ‘Bob’.

JUST QUIT: Hospital staff pushing the smoking ban are (from left) Clare Schultz, Yvonne Gibson, Bed Eason, Tessa Archbold, Jane Michael and Berni Hurst.

Hospital keen to see you butt out Friday, June 1, 2012

By STEVE KELLY STAFF at Wangaratta’s public hospital were again being encouraged to butt out yesterday.

But it was all in the name of a healthy cause, as Northeast Health Wangaratta helped mark World No Tobacco Day. The hospital, which is the city’s largest employer, has been a ‘smoke free’ facility for a year, and is well aware smoking remains the leading cause of

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Rural City Connection Friday 3 June 2022

Public notices

Public notices

Know your backyard

Youth Events and Workshops

New speed restrictions will apply to Green Street Wangaratta from Tone Road will be reduced to 40Km/h from Friday 3 June 2022.

Our Youth Services team have so many events and workshops coming up.

At just $20 per course, your young person can access a number of subsidised courses such as a barista course, RSA, Food Handlers or their First Aid certificate.

A new 80Km/h buffer zone will apply to Wangaratta-Whitfield Road Whitfield from Gentle Annie Lane to the 60Km/h zone at the township from Friday 3 June 2022.

Check out their Linktree for all the details https://linktr.ee/WangarattaYouthServices The Centre for Continuing Education Inc. Reg No. A0001858K | A Child Safe Organisation TOID 4172 | This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government subsidised training

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Ticket/External URL Link: https://events. humanitix.com/cultural-knowledge-sharing Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Education (ACHE) have recently undertaken a study of trees of aboriginal cultural significance in the Wangaratta area and found many examples of trees with intentional limb manipulation or scars that tell ancient stories. Join the ACHE team to learn about the connections these trees have to songlines and USBEJUJPOBM MPSF JO EFEJDBUFE XPNFO T CVTJOFTT BOE NFO T CVTJOFTT XPSLTIPQT 5IF XPNFO T CVTJOFTT BOE NFO T CVTJOFTT workshops will run from 10am-12pm and are limited to 25 participants each.

Following the workshops everyone is welcome to join us for lunch and a walk around Northern Beaches with ACHE to learn more about the culturally significant trees.

All ages are welcome. Please bring your own XBUFS CPUUMF BOE EPO U GPSHFU ZPVS XBSN DMPUIFT and sturdy shoes.

Places are limited for the workshops so please RSVP by Tuesday 7 June online here: https:// events.humanitix.com/cultural-knowledge-sharing This project is supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta and Wangaratta Landcare Sustainability. For more information, please contact environment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or call the Natural Resource Management and Sustainability team on 03 5722 0888.

Positions vacant Health & Safety Coordinator

Full Time

People & Culture Coordinator

Full Time

Workplace Safety Officer

Part Time

Payroll Officer

Part Time

These positions close Monday 6 June 2022 at 3pm

Active Wangaratta Grants The Active Wangaratta Grants Program has been established to provide financial support to local community sporting clubs, groups and organisations in developing programs, activities, and projects for those who are vulnerable to being disengaged in sport and physical activity Rural City of Wangaratta sporting clubs and organisations can apply for grants up to $2000.

Gallery Technician Gallery & Performing Arts

Casual

Technical Officer Waste

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Theatre Technician Gallery & Performing Arts

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Administration Officer - Field Services

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These positions close Monday 13 June 2022 at 3pm

The Active Wangaratta Grants will be closing in June.

Aquatic Education Instructors Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

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For more information or to apply scan the QR code.

Gym Instructors Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

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Domestic Care Worker

Casuals

Community Care Worker

Casuals

Childcare Educator L2 & L3

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Tenders C35848 - Upgrade of Flood Levees Tender closes 2pm on Tuesday 14 June

These positions close Thursday 30 June 2022 at 3pm For further information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/about-council/careers

Further details may be obtained by visiting https://www.eprocure.com.au/wangaratta/

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

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a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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

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Dear Valued Customers Warby St Butchery will be closing its doors for the final time on

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We would like to thank our valued customers and the amazing staff at Warby St Butchery.

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Land Parcels will be available for up to a three-year term and will be allocated according to the Committee’s Grazing Policy.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted using the simple form Expression of Interest Form - Grazing available from our office at the Mokoan Hub, 652 Lake Mokoan Rd, Winton North, or requested via email info@wintonwetlands.org.au and calling the Office (03) 5766 4462.

This round of Expressions of Interest - Grazing closes at 5pm on Friday 17 June 2022.

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Nurses and Personal Care Staff Myrtleford Lodge is seeking casual and permanent staff – flexible hours offered.

We are currently increasing our resident numbers due to the availability of vacant rooms for all levels of care.

Traineeships (No Age Barrier) Myrtleford Lodge Aged Care continues to provide an exciting training initiative.

Learning on the job as a traineeship, students will undertake the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Stream) at Myrtleford Lodge.

Students will be supported by a qualified supervisor as they learn all aspects of Personal Care in the aged care environment, Training will take place which allows the student to complete content in a self-paced environment around their schedule.

Students will have accredited trainers and assessors to provide assistance and support, to complete all aspects of theory and practical components of the course.

Why not complete the training, whilst earning a wage in a supportive flexible environment and begin your career in the health industry.

For information please contact Myrtleford Lodge Aged Care 035752 2222 admin@myrtlefordlodge.com.au

COME JOIN OUR TEAM. We have new position available in our team.

It’s a case work position (four days a week) working with young people who are living in out of home care and transitioning to living independently.

For a copy of the position description and more info, please visit our website

www.nesay.com.au

or call us on (03) 5720 2201.

Primary School LEARNING | RESPECT | SAFETY

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Career Opportunities Concreting Crew Member Permanent Full Time $58,552pa + super We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated concreter to form part of our Concrete Team. This position involves all aspects of concreting works including paving, kerb & channel, driveway crossovers and footpaths.

The successful applicant must have demonstrated skills and experience in carrying out general concreting construction and maintenance works including grinding, ramping, forming up, pouring and finishing, interpreting plans and drawings and setting out works using levelling equipment. Kerb machine experience would be preferred, but is not essential.

A detailed Position Description is available below.

For enquiries: John Barnard, Sealed Supervisor on 03 5722 0899 or 0407 897 059.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of their Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate prior to commencement.

Applications for this position close 3pm Monday 13 June 2022.

For further information: www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/about-council/careers or phone 03 5722 0888

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MANSFIELD MOTOR PANEL REPAIRS

Following a recent department restructure Council has the following positions available: Senior Projects and Technical Services Engineer Full-Time We are seeking applications for a Senior Projects and Technical Services Engineer who is suitably qualified and experienced.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of several funded capital works projects and undertake a broad range of engineering activities associated with the delivery of Council’s major and minor capital works and maintenance program.

To be successful in the role you will need to have relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in Civil Engineering or Surveying and proven capacity to deliver proactive, coordinated and sustainable management practices.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Tuesday 14 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Resource Recovery Coordinator Full-Time We are seeking applications for a Resource Recovery Coordinator who is suitably qualified and experienced.

The role will be responsible for and oversee the management, strategic planning and licence compliance of the Benalla Resource Recovery Centre.

To be successful in the role you will need to have relevant qualification in landfill or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant work experience.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Tuesday 14 June 2022.

We are seeking a professional, hardworking Operations Manager to lead our smash repairs business right in the heart of Mansfield.

Whilst experience managing a panel shop or similar automotive business is a plus, it is not essential.

If you enjoy dealing with customers and keeping an operation organized and humming along, this might be the role for you.

The core activities of this role include: - Greeting, inspecting and booking customer cars for repair - Quoting and processing quotes through our software (iBodyshop) - Scheduling work - Ordering parts - Communicating with the workshop to maximize the flow of work - Communicating with customers to ensure their expectations are aligned and they have a great experience - General business management and leadership of the day to day operations - Reporting and communicating back to the Directors The role will work with our amazing team which currently includes a Panel Repair Tech, a Spray Painter, a Panel Repair Apprentice and Office Administrator and report back to the owners.

This is a very autonomous role that requires a selfstarter that can work well with the team and have a bit of fun while they do it.

If all of this sounds like something you would like to do, hit the apply button now.

If you aren’t sure if you are the right fit but it sounds like something you would like to do, go to www.mansfieldmotorpanels.com.au/ careers or call us on 0427 822 685.

Job Types: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year OTE + Super

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Asset Inspection Officer Full-Time We are seeking applications for an Asset Inspection Officer who is suitably qualified and experienced.

The role will be responsible for undertaking the programmed condition inspections of infrastructure assets according to the requirements of the Council’s Asset Plan and relevant asset management plans.

To be successful in the role you will need to have experience in municipal construction and good asset management practices.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Tuesday 14 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Plant, Fleet and Safety Officer Full-Time We are seeking applications for a Plant, Fleet and Safety Officer who is suitably qualified and experienced.

The role will oversee the maintenance, repair and planning for the organisation’s fleet of large and small plant. Identify and develop appropriate strategies for the continuing implementation and monitoring of OH&S management practices for the Assets and Infrastructure department.

To be successful in the role you will need to have experience in fleet or plant principles and practices.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Tuesday 14 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Technical Services Support Officer Full-Time We are seeking applications for a Technical Services Support Officer who is suitably qualified and experienced.

The role will assist the Coordinator Technical Services to carry out survey and design to industry standards and investigation of roads, drainages, recreation and infrastructure work.

To be successful in the role you will need to have experience in municipal construction and good asset management practices.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Tuesday 14 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Please note that it is a requirement of these positions for the successful applicants to be double vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.

ALPINE MDF INDUSTRIES PTY LTD

Alpine MDF

Business Expansion Offers Exciting New Job Opportunities Alpine MDF Industries is a large wood processing facility located at Wangaratta in North East Victoria offering permanent employment for over 140 local people.

Alpine’s core business is manufacturing Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) for many uses in the construction, and related, industries and is distributed and sold nationally in Australia.

Complimenting the core business, Alpine MDF has established a re-manufacturing business on the same site where core products are reprocessed into specific building products such as pre-painted skirting, architraves, door and window components and decorative wall lining panels.

The Company has invested heavily in upgrading the re-manufacturing department in the last 2 years with the construction of over 4,000m2 of new factory and warehouse space. This is to house new state-of-the-art plant and equipment that will double the manufacturing capability in this part of the business.

With this project nearing completion in addition to internal staff promotions and movements, Alpine MDF has new and varied job opportunities across its entire site.

Alpine MDF’s staff profile is wide and varied and there are jobs available to suit a diverse range skill sets and capacities. Due to the specialised nature of the machinery and equipment required to manufacture MDF and remanufactured products, the people we are seeking do not require a specific skill set, we will train you.

If you would like to be part of the Alpine MDF team, are motivated, reliable and have a willingness to learn new skills and in return would like to receive a generous salary package then you may be the person we are looking for.

For further information please send your application and contact details to: Production Manager Rohan.McInnes@alpinemdf.com.au Alpine MDF Industries Pty Ltd P.O. Box 804 WANGARATTA VIC 3677

Project Coordinator – Economic Diversification Plan Full-Time until June 2024 We are seeking a Project Coordinator that is qualified, experienced and a collaborator.

The Council is seeking to rethink its economic future, and plan for diverse, sustainable, and innovative approach to grow established and new industries.

This follows the impact of drought and more recently bushfire and COVID-19, demographic changes, and growth in sectors such as healthcare and social assistance.

The role will investigate the options for the future of the economy and will identify local assets and potential areas of strength for future development.

The Project Coordinator will assist the community in developing those areas of strength into proposals for development and investment.

The incumbent will require a good understanding of the Benalla region and proven experience in collaboration, building relationships and project management preferably in an economic development setting.

A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience is preferred.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5 pm Monday 6 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Economic Development and Sustainability Adam Saddler on (03) 5760 2674.

Maintenance Workers Three Full-Time positions Applications are invited from enthusiastic and suitably experienced people for the roles of Maintenance Workers.

As part of our Operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining roads and related infrastructure, including drainage; footpaths; and kerb and channel, in a safe and serviceable condition.

A current Victorian Driver Licence is essential. A Medium/Heavy Rigid Licence is desirable.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Monday 6 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Community Development Officer Part Time 0.8 EFT (30.4 hours per week) Do you want to make a positive impact on our local community?

If so, we are looking for a passionate person to join the Community Development Team to assist us to improve community health and wellbeing as well as plan and deliver projects that meet needs of our growing community.

In the role you will provide assistance and support in the area of community engagement, social planning and facilitate positive collaborative relationships with the local community and key stakeholders.

You will also support the implementation of community development policies, action plans, programs and strategies outcomes for our community.

To be successful you will have strong knowledge of community development and community engagement principles and practices, a related qualification or demonstrated experience working in the community development field.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Tuesday 14 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Community Development Coordinator Tom Arnold on 0439 477 361.

Please note that it is a requirement of these position for the successful applicants to be double vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.

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Reliability Technician (Maintenance Fitter) Casual

About us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine companies. With premium vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania, our family of wines has now grown to five brands - Brown Brothers, Devil’s Corner, Pirie, Tamar Ridge and Innocent Bystander.

We are passionate about our wines and our core values of Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. Most recently we have been certified as “A Great Place to Work” and are committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business.

About the role: Reporting to the Reliability Coordinator you will be tasked with providing a range of preventative and re-active maintenance as and when required across a broad range of production and operational plant and equipment.

About you: Ideally, the successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a background in engineering, maintenance, and mechanical technologies. You will have qualifications/substantial experience in relation to mechanical/engineering/an infrastructure environment, the ability to maintain a safe, efficient, and tidy working environment as well as being to research, develop and implement continuous improvements and technical and efficiency advancements. You will also have: Strong attention to detail.

Administrative and organisational skills including computer literacy across all platforms with a good experience of computer-based solutions and administration.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, use initiative and work without direct supervision and to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels.

Wangaratta Chronicle Cadet Journalist Career Opportunity Full time 38 hours per week

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NEAT AS NADS CLEANING SERVICES A position has become vacant for a Cleaner.

Above award wages for right applicant, must have all relevant documents or be willing to obtain as you will be working within Aged Care and NDIS environments.

Must have up to date COVID vaccinations.

Please forward resume to workforuswang@gmail.com

North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.

It is for three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University.

The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms.

We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, a genuine interest in the local community, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly.

You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, and have strong attention to detail.

Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence, be available to work flexible hours, and photography and social media skills are desirable.

North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be emailed to Group Editor Jeff Zeuschner at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

If you require further information please call 0401 342 830 to speak with Nadine.

JOBS AT INDIGO We are expanding our planning team and are looking for experienced planners to join our growing team....

Statutory Town Planner (Multiple Positions) • Yackandandah, with some travel to Towong & Indigo Shire locations • Fulltime, Permanent • $80,534 - $100,740 (Depending on experience) Applications close 4pm Friday, 10 June 2022 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to apply.

Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across the business.

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

Driver’s Licence.

Forklift License (desirable but not essential).

What’s on Offer: Work within one of Australia’s leading wine companies Career development Be part of a passionate and dedicated team Generous employee benefits including discounts on all products.

More Information: Further information and a position description may be obtained by emailing careers@brownfwg.com.au or by calling Allyce on (03) 57 205 500. Applications should be submitted prior to close of business on Friday 10 June 2022.

Vineyard Supervisor Banksdale Full time role Rewarding Career Opportunity Supportive Team Culture About us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine companies. With premium vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania, our family of wines has now grown to five brands - Brown Brothers, Devil’s Corner, Pirie, Tamar Ridge and Innocent Bystander.

We are passionate about our wines and our core values of Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. Most recently we have been certified as “A Great Place to Work” and are committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business.

About the Vineyard: The spectacular 118 ha Banksdale Vineyard site growing predominantly the Prosecco variety is in the King Valley, North East Victoria, and situated at an elevation of 450 metres. It’s located approximately 35 km south of Wangaratta and 40 km east of Benalla.

We constantly strive for continued improvement in quality, value, and the long-term health of the vineyard.

About the Role: You will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Vineyard Manager in guiding a dedicated and talented operations team undertaking a variety of vineyard activities to meet seasonal requirements of existing plantings as well as the development of new plantings in accordance with best practise management standards. You will also be tasked with overseeing various contractors monitoring their quality and performance throughout the year.

About the person: As an all-rounder with initiative, you will have practical experience in plant operation, an ability to communicate well at all levels, the capacity to undertake administration duties and OHS compliance. Experience in a viticultural or horticultural environment, excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail are attributes essential to meet the requirements of this role. Tertiary qualifications are not essential; however, this would be an ideal learning environment for a graduate to develop. A strong mechanical aptitude would also be an advantage.

What’s on Offer: Opportunity to develop personally and professionally.

Work within one of Australia’s leading wine companies.

Be part of a passionate and dedicated team.

Generous employee benefits including amazing discounts on products.

More Information: Further information and a position description may be obtained by emailing careers@brownfwg.com.au or by calling Allyce on (03) 57 205 500. Applications should be submitted prior to close of business on Friday 10th June 2022.

Contract Number 21/22 - 47 Request for Tender Re-roofing of Council Civic Centre, Binney Street Euroa (READVERTISED) The Strathbogie Shire Council invites tender submissions from suitably qualified and experienced roofing contractors for roof replacement on the Council Civic Centre and Community Cinema Facility, 109 Binney Street Euroa. The picturesque township of Euroa is located approximately 165 kms (less than 2 hours’ drive) from Melbourne, and is easily accessible via the Hume Freeway.

Project requirements include: 7 7 7

The re-roofing works as per the detailed plan and drawings Relocation of the existing air-conditioning system to suit new roof arrangement The safe removal and disposal of the existing roof whilst remaining in continued use.

Potential tenderers are invited to attend a pre-tender site visit at 11am Monday 6 June 2022.

Tenders will be received until 4pm (AEST) Thursday 23 June 2022

Contract Number 21/22 - 52 Request for Tender Euroa Friendlies Cricket Clubroom All Abilities Toilet Strathbogie Shire Council requires a new All Abilities Toilet Block to be constructed adjoining the Clubroom, located at 12 Gobur Street, Euroa, Victoria. Full specification details can be viewed via the Strathbogie website. The picturesque township of Euroa is located approximately 165 kms (less than 2 hours’ drive) from Melbourne, and is easily accessible via the Hume Freeway.

Tenders will be received until 4pm (AEST) Thursday 23 June 2022 Tenders can be viewed online from www.Strathbogie.vic.gov.au, and clicking on ‘Current Tenders’.

Tenders can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal. Please note Strathbogie Shire no longer accepts hardcopy tenders and will not accept tenders by fax or email, nor late tenders.

Julie Salomon Chief Executive Officer

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Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program Part Time 0.8 FTE 6 Months Fixed Term Our Enrolled Nurse (EN) Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) aims to facilitate your transition from student to EN. Our program is designed to give you opportunities to consolidate and further develop your nursing skills. We are committed to your professional development and aim to ensure that your graduate program will be a rewarding and exciting experience.

The Enrolled Nurse position is a clinical role responsible for providing high quality nursing care to patients; residents and clients in Benalla Health under the direction of a Registered Nurse or supervisor.

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Casual or Full-time

Heavy Combination Drivers Based in Wangaratta, this role will involve regular day and/or night-time runs to Melbourne and/or Sydney.

For more details call (03) 5721 6044 or drop into 22 Murrell Street, Wangaratta.

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Work with a passionate, values based and professional team. Flexible work arrangements.

Generous conditions including salary packaging, above award package and professional development.

1.0 EFT (Part time hours will be considered) $94,181 - $98,447 plus super Located in Wodonga

21 Sydney Road, Benalla VIC 3672 SmartPlay Early Learners Benalla are currently seeking positions for: Lead Educator (Diploma of Early Childhood Education or equivalent) Assisting Educator (Cert III in Early Childhood or equivalent) Trainee Assisting Educator QR TXDOLÀFDWLRQ required but looking to obtain a Cert III with SmartPlay’s help) Current Working With Children’s Check required Part-time, hours negotiable Starting date ASAP Please visit www.smartplay.edu.au/careers to apply For any enquiries please contact (03) 5764 7850

The Centre Against Violence values inclusivity and diversity and are a team that is passionate about supporting victim/survivors in both family violence and sexual violence.

The main purpose of the position is to provide a specialist counselling/ advocacy service to recent and past victim/survivors of sexual violence, their family members and friends. Services provided include counselling, advocacy, court preparation and support, group work and preparation of other reports. This position also involves participating in the therapeutic treatment service which provides assessment and intervention services to children and young people with harmful sexual behaviours.

Position requirements: ғ Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or a related social science discipline ғ Demonstrated knowledge and experience working within sexual violence ғ Previous leadership experience in supervision of team members ғ Relevant experience in counselling ғ Excellent written and oral communication skills ғ Working with Children’s Check and National Police Checkk Applications close Thursday 16 June 2022, 12 noon For full position description & application kit visit centreagainstviolence.org.au nce.org.au For enquiries contact Lucy Lee anager Therapeutic & Community Services Manager on 03 5722 2203 or llee@cav.org.au.

We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Business Administration Trainee to join our team. The successful candidate will undertake a 12-month traineeship and be provided with hands on experience and exposure to a wide range of business functions including Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, and Accounting Software whilst completing a Certificate III in Business Administration. This is initially a 12-month fixed term position working from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (38hrs pw). North East Media will endeavour to find an ongoing employment opportunity with the company following the successful completion of this period.

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DANIEL’S Carpentry and Maintenance Solutions. Servicing Wa n g a r a t t a a n d surrounds. For a free quote and examples of my work find us on Facebook or www. danielscarpentry.com or phone 0413 660 636.

ENVIRO LIQUID WASTE. Your locally owned and operated septic cleaning business. Servicing septics, grease traps, triple interceptors and winery waste. Phone Peter 0419 163 420.

L AW N M OW I N G , rose pruning, general pruning, weed spraying, weeding, quality work at a competitive price.

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ALLAN, Wayne (Pup).

NEWMAN, Frank.

Passed away at Northeast Health Wangaratta surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Aged 83 years.

Much loved husband of Margaret (dec).

Loving and adored Dad of Tiffany.

Cherished Poppy of Jesse, Monique and Suzy.

Great Poppy of Celia and Brooklyn.

When I am sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I know I’ll hear your whisper, “Cheer up, and carry on”.

Each time I see your photo, You’ll smile at me and say, “Don’t cry, I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday”.

A gentle nature, a heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold.

Mum and Dad together again Special thank you to Dr Kate Davey, Dr Phil McLeish and all staff of Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Words can’t describe this pain.

I don’t want to believe you are gone.

Taken way too soon, I miss you so much.

My dad, my best mate.

Love you forever and always.

Your favourite son, Caleb.

The tears in our eyes we can wipe away In our hearts you will always stay You are loved and remembered every day Lots of love Mum & Dad. Rest in peace under that boardwalk.

Always in our hearts.

Bob, Wendy, Jack & Ella.

His actions spoke louder than words.

We will miss your wry smile brother and loved Uncle.

Love and RIP Pup. Leanne, Errol, Kirsten and Marnie & Darcy.

A big brother like no other, you set a fine example of what not to do.

We were totally different & didn’t hang out much but losing you has left a gap in my life that won’t be filled.

Your little brother Glenn.

Teasing Uncle Puppet to Meg and Sam. Welcoming friend to Lyndal.

Can’t believe the band is no more.

Its front man is gone, but forever in full performance in our broken hearts.

We love you and miss you more than you know.

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A great long-time friend and co-worker.

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A great mate to many and will be sadly missed.

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ALLAN, Deepest sympathy to the Allan family from the WFNC Board and Members.

ALLAN, Wayne Francis (Pup).

Happy memories of Pup and the good times we shared.

Taken far too soon.

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ALLAN, Wayne.

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Ratten edging towards new Saints deal ST Kilda president Andrew Bassat has given Brett Ratten a ringing endorsement as negotiations over the coach’s new contract ramp up.

Ratten entered the final year of his existing deal under huge pressure to lift the club back into the AFL finals following an underwhelming 2021 campaign.

The 50-year-old has re-

sponded by steering the Saints (8-3) into fourth spot at the halfway point of the season.

He is now poised to win an extension that would take him into a fourth full season at the helm and beyond, after he first took over as caretaker in 2019.

“It wasn’t just about results for Brett, it was always about the process, and it wasn’t just

about Brett, it was always about the team,” Bassat told SEN radio on Thursday.

“What we’re seeing, not just in the win-loss, but in how we’re going about it and the fact the players are clearly playing for each other and playing for the club, the system and the game plan is working and everyone’s working cohesively.

“I think it makes sense to

keep this team together.

“We’ll kick that (contract) conversation off now.”

Bassat added unnecessary weight on Ratten’s shoulders with his bold call during a poor run last year that 2022 was when the Saints’ premiership window would open.

The comment came not long before Melbourne’s grand final triumph left St Kilda with the competition’s

longest flag drought, which dates back to 1966.

The hot start under Ratten this season has raised hope that success isn’t too far away.

“We’ve always said that Brett Ratten will be our long-term coach and be the coach that hopefully takes us to our long-awaited second flag,” Bassat said.

“We hope he’s there long-

ON FIRE: Charlotte Caslick is inspiring a new generation of 7s stars which augurs well for the Comm Games.

term but what the actual contract term is, I’ll leave that to others.”

Bassat will not put a timeline on when Ratten’s new deal will be struck.

“It doesn’t really matter in the long-term scheme of things,” Bassat said.

“We’re really confident Brett knows where he stands and we’re in a good spot.”

- AAP

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Caslick inspires new era of sevens superstars AUSTRALIAN women’s sevens coach Tim Walsh is backing his batch of emerging stars to ride a wave of momentum all the way to Commonwealth Games glory after claiming a first World Sevens crown in four years.

Australia’s drought-breaking title also featured a first triumph over New Zealand since 2018 and coincided with the introduction to the international stage of exciting youngsters like Maddison Levi and Teagan Levi to ride on the coat

tails of Australia’s talismanic leader Charlotte Caslick.

Caslick underlined her status as a bona fide global superstar with the player-of-the-series gong and Walsh credits the 27-year-old and her 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallists with inspiring a whole new generation of players like the code-hopping Levi sisters.

“Maddi and Teagan are very different to each other but the athletic prowess and the determination that both of them show is awesome,”

Walsh told AAP on Thursday.”Then you look at the impact of the team of 2015- 2016 to change perceptions and attract these girls to play rugby and it’s all coming to fruition now.”We’ve got photos up in our team room of Maddi and Teagan as 15-year-olds getting autographs of Alicia Quirk and Charlotte and now they’re here playing with them.”The Olympics is a massive catalyst but they wouldn’t have even taken up the sport if they didn’t see Quirky and Charlotte running

Origin-hit Penrith Panthers brace for Bulldogs PENRITH’S home game against Canterbury on Friday looms as a potential banana skin for Ivan Cleary’s Panthers as they aim to continue their impressive premiership defence without their State of Origin stars.

The Panthers are running first and have batted away fellow title contenders Melbourne and North Queensland with ease over the last month. They have lost one game at home since the start of the 2020 season.

The Bulldogs, meanwhile, have won just two games all season, sit bottom of the ladder and are yet to experience

an uplift in form despite the arrival of Mick Potter as interim coach.

But on Friday, Cleary’s side will be playing with one hand tied behind their back.

The Panthers coach will be without son Nathan, Jarome Luai, Isaah Yeo, Brian To’o, Liam Martin and Stephen Crichton, who have all been named in Brad Fittler’s side for next Wednesday’s seriesopener in Sydney.

Hooker Api Koroisau returned to Penrith on Wednesday given he is only part of the Blues’ extended squad.

Last year the Panthers’

streak of 27 regular-season games without defeat came to an abrupt end against the Wests Tigers.

Only one player - fiveeighth Kurt Falls - will be a debutant.

“We’ll go and watch on Friday,” said Cleary. “It’ll be the same as last year and I’m super stoked for Fallsy, he’s gone the long way round to this point.

“He’s been going really well in the NSW Cup and they are going really well as a team. With Jarome and Nathan being in the (Blues) side it gives him a chance.

- AAP

down the Olympics with fake tans and ribbons as lean, mean fighting machines.”They thought ‘OMG, this game’s a game for girls’.”

Teagan has no problem revealing she’s idolised Caslick since being poached from AFLW, like older sister Maddi, by Rugby Australia’s sevens program as a multi-talented sporting teenager on the Gold Coast.

“I was lucky enough to get a pair of shorts from her at one of the open training sessions,” she said.

“Once ‘Mads’ and I started com-

ing to training here, she was a big influence on our lives.

“We were lucky enough to live with her at one stage and now she’s like a sister to us, like a third sister, and today we wouldn’t be where we are without her.”

After Australia lost the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medal match to New Zealand in extra time, Walsh said the renewal of the transTasman rivalry was perfect ahead of the Birmingham edition in August.

- AAP

Tour bans wouldn’t be good look: Jones AUSTRALIA’S Matt Jones is hoping his commitment to the Greg Norman-run LIV Golf Series won’t lead to a PGA Tour suspension, saying bans wouldn’t be good for golf.

The 41-year-old from Sydney received plenty of media attention on Wednesday as he prepared for the Memorial tournament in Ohio after being named in the 48-man field for the inaugural Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational outside London next week.

Jones, a two-time PGA Tour winner, received a signing bonus and is obligated to

play multiple times among the eight LIV events, each with $US25 million ($A35 million) in prize money and $US4 million ($A5.6 million) to the individual winner.

He is one of 13 PGA Tour players headed by former world No.1 Dustin Johnson named to play the rival tour event, though most are not at the Memorial this week.

The PGA Tour has so far responded only by reminding of a May 10 memo in which it denied releases for them to play the first LIV event and warned of potential disciplinary action.

Jones, who is No.68 in the

world, said it was a “good choice for me” for business and family and what he hopes will grow the game.

“I love the concept that we have going on that tour. Golf’s a global game. I’m from Australia. I love to travel and play golf. I don’t have to be stuck in one county and play golf.

And I like the idea of playing a team aspect as well.”

But he hasn’t given up on keeping his PGA Tour membership.

“My next tour is ... I don’t know when it is, to be honest with you. We’ll see. We’ll find out what happens,” Jones said.

- AAP

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SPORT

Winston’s passion for motorbikes pays off

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

WANGARATTA local Winston Wyatt showed off his passion for bikes and racing last weekend as he took home first place in the class C of the 45th Historic Winton last weekend.

At 70 years old, Mr Wyatt made a hobby out of tuning and improving his AJS 1949 model bike over the COVID months to prepare it for racing events.

He first raced the bike at the Historic Winton last year and has raced it in events in Braodford and as far as Mount Gambier.

But even with Wyatt’s improvements, it was hard going keeping a 73

year-old motorbike in prime racing condition.

“Half the battle [of the race] was just trying to keep the bike running,” he said.

Mr Wyatt though proved the superior racer of his two man class to win his race.

The bike was originally a race bike back in the 1960s and even had a long stint sitting idle in the Shepperton Museum of Vehicle Evolution before Mr Wyatt bought the 350cc bike in 2020.

Originally from Pakenham, Mr Wyatt has been in love with his bikes since he first saw his older brother Doug put one in action at eight years old.

“I thought gosh, I got to get myself one of these!” He said.

“When I was 11, my brother had leftover parts and put a bike together for me.

“At the time there wasn’t too many kids at school who had a motorbike.”

Mr Wyatt went on to take part in motocross races across the 1970s and even journeyed from peak to peak, Wilsons Promontory to Cape York, on one of his beloved motorbikes.

He is now retired, living in his lake house as he looks for his next race to ride.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Winston Wyatt a happy winner.

SCOREBOARD

DELICATE: Lorry Millar hits a chip.

JUBILEE GOLF CLUB STROKE final round ladies club championships and third round Silver Spoon A Grade: Melody Adams 74.

B Grade: Kellie Roberts 75.

Ball winners: Kay O’Shea (2) 76, Leeanne Carmody 77, Carol Myles 77.

NTP: 4th Kellie Roberts, 8th Leeanne Carmondy, 13th Kay O’Shea, 17th Kay O’Shea.

Stroke Monthly Medal round 4 club championships A Grade Winner: Jarred Adamo 72.

Runner Up: Dylan Pool 73 B Grade Winner: Wayne Roberts ***Monthly Medal*** 71.

Runner Up: Willie Lombard 73.

C Grade Winner: Attila Kungl 73.

Runner Up: Michael Baillie74. **Tom Aggett and Zac Guilfoyle eagle on 9th** D Grade Winner: Kevan O’Shea 72.

Runner Up: Robert Skase 74.

Best Scratch Dylan Pool 76.

WINDING UP: David Ferguson hits off the 17th tee.

Ball Winners Charl DeMink (2) 74, Daryl Johnstone 74, Robert Skase 74, Rick Harnwell 74, Jack Stamp 74, Kim Arnold, Darby West, Aaron Kungl, Pat Ernst 75, Richard Arnold, Barry McLeod, Steve Fisher 76, Alex Gibbs, Rhys Rigoni, Michael Baillie Jnr 77, Stephen McNaughton, Ben Waite 77, Ken Beitzel, Tom Lindsay, Jim Moore 78.

Super Nine Club Shirt John Batchelor 22.

Aroma Deli Jack Stamp 21.

2 Balls Michael Cordier 21.

NTP: 4th Attila Kungl (Pinsent Hotel), 8th Wayne Roberts (Fraser Jeffrey Finance), 13th Rhys Rigoni, 16th Dylan Pool, 17th Daryl Johnstone.

TARRA GOLF CLUB THE fourth round of the 2022 Club Championships was played with best three rounds to count with the club champion for 2022 being Jason McCoy with a total of 241.

The runner up for the scratch

section was Leo McCoy. Winner of the handicap division was Bradley Simmons with a nett total of 205.

Runner up for the handicap division was Lindsay Steer nett 209.

The (Bar Trophy) was won by Manny Tanirau and the Vets Trophy was won by Lindsay Steer.

The winner on the day was Bradley Simmons with a score of 80-16-64.

Ball winners: Glen Simmons and Lindsay Steer nett 70.

NTP: 4th Leo McCoy. Monthly Awards Captains Award: Glen Simmons.

Secretaries Award: Manny Tanirau.

Birdies: Lindsay Steer.

Gobblers: Jason McCoy. Three members travelled to Rutherglen on Sunday, May 29 to represent the club and participate in the 2022 N.E.D.G.A. sandscrape championships, with Leo McCoy winning the B Grade 27 hole Scratch.

Saturday, June 4 the members shall be playing a stroke event for the June Monthly Medal.

Starting time is 11:30am rollup for a 12 noon start, all players welcome.

New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club with a first year membership of $100.00 and $60.00 for juniors the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, May 30 are as follows: Inclement weather prevented any play on Monday, however, the club AGM was undertaken with the results as follows: President: Janet Kelly.

Vice President: Susan Fischer.

Secretary: Terry Wilson.

Treasurer: Heather Gulbin.

Ordinary members elected to the committee: Lauren Kazenwadel (Captain), Robyn Muller, Margaret Bennett.

PHOTOS: Charlie Young All positions are for a 12 month period.

On Wednesday half a dozen members braved very cold conditions to play some games, while Terry Wilson refereed the last of pennant between Beechworth and Benalla at Benalla.

Those teams have finished first and second on the ladder and will play off in the final to be held at Wodonga next Wednesday.

Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm on all days.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

Visitors and new players are welcome.

Just contact one of the numbers listed below.

Club contacts are president Janet Kelly on 0429166016 and captain Lauren Kazenwadel on 0455 023 538.

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Oxley table tennis heats up

By JUNE UEBERGANG

THE words of the song Jolly Good Company - “Never mind the weather, never mind the rain, here we are together, whoops here we go again” - were epitomised when 19 players braved the elements to play social table tennis at the Oxley hall last Monday night.

And in no way did the chilling rains dampen the enthusiasm and enjoyment of the old and young of all ages and abilities, who put their best feet forward in the many games contested.

First to hit the table were ‘tough as nails’ Martin Butcher and his ‘cake-making’ partner Richard Morgan who gave their opponents, ‘crafty’ Neil Spurgeon and ‘Longreach’ Gary Coad plenty to chew on in a very even game.

With each pair serving up a plateful of cut and slice, lashed with spiced strokes all around the table, it left onlookers with their mouths wide open, asking ‘what’s next?”.

Final scores saw Coad and Spurgeon winning 21-19.

They say laughter is the best medicine, and it was meted out in large doses when Margot Ingwersen, returning to the scene after a six week lay-off, partnered

FAMILY FUED: Father and daughter Adam and Phoebe Bosley face off at the Oxley social table tennis competition on Monday night.

PHOTO: Jason Mullins June Uebergang to challenge ‘high rollers’ Janet Heath and Erica Pike.

Some good shots, mixed with some a bit ordinary, were displayed, but the contest proved that each player had the required ability and agility to put their opponents’ backs to the walls.

Great fun, lots of noise,

leaving all players exhausted but ready and willing to face the next battle - scores were 21-20.

Bouncing around from the first ping of the ball, ‘up and at it’ Manni Poulos, and ‘back on deck’ Jason Mullins put their ‘AA rated’ opponents, Adam Bosley and Archie Crispin, under the

pump as they doused the early sparks of a blazing game that seemed would never end.

By the halfway mark of the game, each pair had sized the other up and the contest became a battle of tactics.

The lead constantly changed until Bosley and

Crispin took the bit between their teeth, and pulled away with a 21-18 victory.

Having watched the classy earlier match form a local pair, Cheryl Coad and Graham Stephens, ‘out of towners’ Kate Cole and Phoebe Bosley knew they would need to hit their straps early to put Coad and Stephens

under pressure from the word go.

With continuous 12 and 14 shot rallies, it came as no surprise to spectators that this was the longest match of the night and one from which we all learned a thing or two.

Who won? Dunno.

After the many singles and doubles matches played, leaving some players worn out, there were others who didn’t want the night’s fun to end.

Four of these ‘unstoppables’ lined up for their umpteenth game, with ‘a-lacarte’ William Bonwick and Richard Morgan facing Don ‘Longman’ Heath and young goer Zac Mullins, all looking as fresh as dasies.

A great match to watch, but all good things must come to an end, with final scores reading 21-18.

Retiring for the night with a cuppa and ‘cake eater’s delights’ before the frigid outside temperatures, everyone agreed the warmth of the night’s physical and social benefits definitely outweighed sitting home by the fire.

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Successful Sunday for Rangers THE Wangaratta Rangers played Wodonga Warriors in all four grades of North East Baseball on Sunday, with an extra B Grade game against the Bears.

In the A Grade game, Owen Godenzi started the pitching for Rangers Black, but was quickly replaced when the first three Warriors that faced him were all given first base after being hit by a pitched ball.

Nathan Pool took the mound and with good backup in the field, the Rangers soon had the three outs and only one run coming in.

Rangers got one run in front when they scored two runs in the third after holding out the Warriors.

They then added another six runs to Warriors two in the next couple of innings to hold an eight run to three lead at the top of the sixth innings. Owen Godenzi returned to the mound for Rangers for the last innings and threw only two balls and seven strikes before Warriors lost their third out.

Rangers added another six runs in their turn at bat to

win 14 runs to three.

Rangers Orange and Warriors B Grade game went down to the seventh innings, with Rangers Orange trailing Warriors two runs to three at the top of the third innings.

Both teams could only bring in one run each in the next innings.

Rangers Orange were able to score another two runs in their last turn at bat to end up winning six runs to Warriors five.

In the Under 15’s game, the Wangaratta Rangers are starting to play some good baseball with both their batting and their backup in their fielding showing improvement each game.

Makayla Pool and Josh Wells led the batting for Rangers, both having two safe hits, both of Josh’s being doubles to the outfield.

In his first year in the Under 15’s, Clarence Lampa took a great fly ball catch at right field after having to dive to his right to catch the ball just above the ground.

Rangers ran out winners 17 runs to Warriors eight.

The result of the Under 11’s games was almost the reverse in the scorebook.

Rangers had 17 players to have a game, which they all did with each player having a chance to bat in the three innings they played in the allowed time.

Warriors had 15 safe hits to Rangers 10, with Basil Clear the best batter for Warriors with three safe hits and Cruiz Pool the only Rangers to have multiple safe hits having two.

Warriors won 19 runs to Rangers nine.

Wangaratta Rangers played Bears for the second week in a row in the other “B” game.

Rangers Grey held a one run lead at the start of the fourth dig but Bears took over in this innings when they stopped Rangers from adding any and brought home two runs, then added another five in their next two turns at bat.

Rangers added just one and Bears had nine safe hits to Rangers eight.

Bears won eight runs to Rangers three.

INCOMING: Jonathon Taylor prepares to catch.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Finals series commences for Milawa squash

THE finals series for Milawa Squash squash commences on June 9 with the grand final on the 17th.

The final round incorporating the famous “Beer Wine and Slaughter” event on Thursday, June 2 will again decide the teams to compete.

Classic and Liqueur at one and two are the only certainties having been consistently winning all year.

Dazed Duck, Golden Goose, Durif and Tawny are still competing for the third and fourth place.

Only team Muscat will miss out.

With Tawny playing Dazed and Durif playing Classic, the Gooses’ future is very much in the hands of the competition as they have the bye.

It’s enough to make your head spin which is usually the effect after the “BWS” event.

This season the men’s results have been affected by absences and the variable form that has come after the disruption of COVID, but players are beginning to find form and the introduction of new players has given a great incentive to continue next season.

Alistair Robertson and Will Stanistreet have been outstanding as number ones leading their teams by example.

Steve Collins has dominated the second half of the season at number two level where an even com-

petition has seen some unusual results.

Chris Muraca has also finished the season well after a slow start.

Vinny Webb has been a class above but his absences have drawn him back to the field at level three where all other competitors have struggled for consistency.

Mal Dinning, Ben Sockett and Al Brown have all enjoyed good results at level four in what was a very even grouping.

Trevor Dinning has surpassed his own expectations in matching Terry Baker and leading him in the overall at level five.

The group did tail off in perfor-

mance affected by absences and it will provide an opportunity for improvement next season.

Every week there is always an excellent game as individual match ups are finely graded.

Mark Wright has prepared another quality season and is to be congratulated for organising the complete squad and maintaining the draw each week.

The results are in the rankings while Travis Whiley and Ross Gehrig have maintained the social and enjoyment side of the season.

The only certainty is that another fulfilling season will be completed at the courts with the final of the

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Monday night racquetball and Thursday night squash being jointly held after the junior training session on the 17th.

The family night barbecue and presentation is always well attended as members get together and relive the highlights of the season.

If you want to experience the social side of the club and introduce yourself to the sports that are recognised being “as good as a gym session” come to the Milawa Squash Courts or contact president Greg Clydesdale on 0448 110 212.

You can also contact the club through their website or follow them on Facebook.

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Experienced Bulldogs back to tame Lions

By NATHAN DE VRIES

TARRAWINGEE will be hoping the inclusion of more seasoned players will be the deciding factor when the Bulldogs host a young and hungry Whorouly outfit tomorrow at the Tarrawingee Recreation Reserve.

With players coming back from weeks on the sidelines from injuries and COVID, the dark cloud of the past handful of rounds appears to be lifting from over the Bulldogs.

The return of experienced players such as Gavin Urquhart, Ben Ross and Scott Thompson will provide Tarrawingee with some dependable structure, with coach Xavier Norden optimistic the boost will propel the Bulldogs through the second half of the year.

“We’re almost at the end of this rough period with some lads returning from injury or returning from other things that are a bit out of our hands,” he said.

“We’ve found that the last few games we’ve had a very young side in across all lines on the field, so this week we’re really looking to bring in some more experienced players, some older heads across not only our forward line, but into our back line and through to the midfield as well, just so we can shape up some more consistent structures across the four quarters.

READY FOR ACTION: Tarrawingee will be bolstered by returning players for their showdown with Whorouly tomorrow.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “We’re really happy this week that we’ve got a handful of more senior players coming into the team, so we’re definitely excited for this weekend and welcoming them back, hopefully get back to some of our structures that we had at the start of the year which unfortunately we’ve been missing the last month or so.

“We spoke about that as a group, we said this first half of the season has been incredibly challenging for us as a team and a club, and we spoke about how we need to look at the positive side of things, it’s opened up a lot of opportunities for other people - we’ve always known if we can keep everyone together,

keep moving forward, we know with our list we’ll turn around.

“People will return from injuries, people will return from sickness we know our luck is going to turn eventually.

“The core group of lads have been fantastic about that, we’re just excited to play again this week and hopefully turn that around.”

With just one win from their past four outings, the Bulldogs will be keen to pull one over on old foes Whorouly, who are coming off the bye with a record of one win from eight matches.

“We’ve definitely always had some good hit outs with Whorouly in my experience at Tarrawingee,” Norden said.

“They’ve got some really good, talented young players, hence why we really want to bring in some experience so we can play our way of footy and try not to get too much into a ping-pong tussle with them.

“It’ll be interesting to see how we both match up - it might be two different teams, so it’ll be an interesting match.

“Hopefully it doesn’t snow this weekend.”

In other round 11 matches, Milawa hosts Moyhu, Greta take on North Wangaratta, Bright makes the trip to Whitfield to play King Valley, and Benalla All Blacks play off against Bonnie Doon.

Roos continue battling through season

By NATHAN DE VRIES KING Valley’s A grade netball squad hasn’t had the best start to their 2022 campaign, but the Roos are aiming to hit it big in the second half of the year when they take on Bright on the court at Whitfield tomorrow.

Without a mark in the win column from their nine matches played, King Valley sit at the bottom of the table, but for coach Anna Wallis, the time has come for a surge.

“We’ve been very lucky this year with the girls, everybody comes off positive,” she said.

“We’ve actually noticed in the past two games, things have started to lift.

“We’ve lacked in height this year, we’ve come across a lot of very tall shooters which has made it hard to stop goals against us.

“Jemma (Wallis), our shooter is actually third in the leading goal scorers in the league so for a team that wasn’t won a game, that’s actually a really huge thing.

“We’re getting a lot of goals, but we’re also getting a lot against us which is letting us down a bit.”

As with every other team in the area, injuries and COVID isolation have had a major impact on King Valley’s ability to field a consistent team.

“Our shooter, Jemma, is actually moving to Canada in a couple of weeks, so we’re going to lose her for the rest of the season which is

very disappointing, and that will be a huge loss for the team, but an exciting journey for her,” Wallis said.

“We’ll rearrange and have the B grade come up as reserves.

“We’ve been trying out two other players Maggie (Bromley) and Sally (Keith) in goals, in that shooting position, and they’ve done really well.

“I do want to play our team over bringing girls up, I do want to give our girls the best shot and if they’re performing in there, that’s great.

“We had Maggie shoot in our Goorambat game and I think she won best on in goals.”

Wallis said the chance to notch up a win against Bright, who have only won a single game themselves, was an opportunity for the side to build some momentum.

“We’ve noticed, in our second half especially, we’ve almost been matching the other team goalswise, so we just need to work on our starts and stop playing catch up,” she said.

“We’re very excited going into Bright this weekend.

“Last time we played them up in Bright, we missed Maggie, who’s one of our strongest players, and we also in the first quarter had our wing attack go down and do her ACL, which I think rattled the team a lot during that game.

“Hopefully no one goes down and does their ACL again, but because we’ve trialed out these other positions and everyone’s a bit more settled, I think we’re looking good going in against them.”

O&K top five leaderboard after round 10 Senior goal kicking  Lachlan Thompson (Benalla All Blacks) - 47  Thomas Mullane-Grant (Bright) - 38  Al Bennett (Bonnie Doon) - 33  Cody Crawford (Benalla All Blacks), Lachlan Hansen (Tarrawingee) - 30  Frazer Judd (Tarrawingee) - 29 Reserves goal kicking  Liam Sinclair (Benalla All Blacks) - 26  Tom Webster (Greta) - 24  Dylan Exton-Cash (Benalla All Blacks) 19  Daniel Larkings (Milawa), Tom Buckley (Bright) - 18  Samuel Bennett (Bonnie Doon) - 16 Under 15 goal shooting  Cobie McCormack (Bonnie Doon) - 191  Ellie Meggs (North Wangaratta) - 153  Lily Boman (North Wangaratta) - 115  Claire McDonald (Whorouly) - 112  Poppy Broomhall (Goorambat) - 110 C grade goal shooting  Grace Revell (Bonnie Doon) 219  Tyena Massey-Chase (King Valley) - 129  Laylah Craven (Tarrawingee) - 124  Stephanie Scott (Greta) - 122  Susie White (Milawa) - 114 B reserve goal shooting  Kaitlyn Robinson (North Wangaratta) - 336  Michelle Tanner (Bonnie Doon) - 252  Luisa Licciardello (Whorouly) - 247  Karlah Box (North Wangaratta) - 228  Tayla Hutchieson (Milawa) - 220 B grade goal shooting  Jenna Brunner (Goorambat) - 271  Rhonda Bennett (Milawa) - 258  Mia Lynch (Bright) - 236  Jemma Smith (Benalla All Blacks) - 207  Maddie Gottschling (North Wangaratta) - 201 A grade goal shooting  Taylah Reidy (Greta) - 328  Kaylee Allan (Tarrawingee) - 262  Jemma Wallis (King Valley) 217  Sophie Morey (Moyhu) - 206  Casey Brown (North Wangaratta), Chelsea Beavis (Goorambat) - 190

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Wombats too strong for Knights

By JANET DRAGE THE day was started with Steve Smith celebrating his 50th game as the Knights fronted up to league leaders Wodonga Wombats who are undefeated after round eight.

With several of the Knights players unable to play at last minute coach Drage had to change team strategy.

The Wombats scored and

converted three tries, by half-time the score was 18-0.

When the game resumed the Knights switched on leveling the score within 15 minutes, however, due to player fitness the Knights could not keep the pressure on and the fulltime score was 20-40.

Votes for the day were: 3. Konrad Edwards, 2. Sam Yates, 1. Nathan Campbell.

The Lady Knights also

played the Wombats but that had a successful ending with the score line reading 14-8.

Votes: 3. Sal Kaiwai, 2.

Nicky Parkinson, 1. Alison Adamo.

Other scores for the ladies tag: Wodonga storm 16 defeated Corowa Cougars 12.

Game between Benalla Wolfpack and CSU Mud Dog was called off due to Wolfpack injury.

ROUND 9 Ladies Tag CSU Mud Dog v Wodonga Wombats.

Wodonga Storm V Wangaratta Knights.

Corowa V Benalla Wolfpack.

Men’s Wodonga Wombats V Bonegilla.

Corowa Cougars V Wangaratta Knights.

ATTACK: Wangaratta Knights launch into attack.

PHOTO: Wangaratta Knights Facebook

Resurgent Albury City awaits

By WILLSON MACK

GAME WINNER: Dan Kelly scored in Wangaratta City’s FA Cup win over Cobram.

PHOTO: Sam Sgarioto

AFTER a dominant three weeks, Wangaratta City faces a tough task on Sunday afternoon.

The Devils have hardly been pushed in the past month with wins against Wodonga Diamonds (7-1), Myrtleford (4-1), Albury Hotspurs (6-0) and Twin City (4-0) but a clash against Albury City at Jelbart Park shapes as a challenge.

Although Albury City hasn’t lived up to their pre-season hype sitting in seventh with a four wins, four losses record, last weekend’s 4-2 victory over Myrtleford showed their class.

“They had a good win over Myrtleford and we always knew they were going to be a good team this year,” Devils coach

Daniel Vasilevski said.

“They’re really good going forward, they’re probably one of the best in the league in that area.

“It’s just crucial we get this result before the break because after the break we get a few players back and can really attack the back half of the season.”

The Albury City duo of Patrick Brown and Sajan Majhi proved a handful for the Savoys last weekend with both slotting two goals in the victory.

Jelbart Park has been a fortress for this weekend’s home side over the years which Wangaratta will be looking to break.

The Devils are set to welcome back Vitaly Leschen and Karl Browne which will bolster their midfield stocks with more experience according to the coach.

“Once we get a few players back I think our midfield will be a lot more settled and more organised,” Vasilevski said.

“We’re really young through the midfield, we’ve got 16 and 17-year-olds playing in there so bringing Vitaly or Karl in there will add a lot of much needed experience.

“Vitaly’s been back training too which has been great.”

Meanwhile, Vasilevski’s team is through to the FA Cup final after a 1-0 victory over Cobram on Wednesday night.

Dan Kelly scored the game winner in the 77th minute when he latched on to a cross, scoring with a header.

The Devils will play the winner of the Myrtleford, Albury United clash on June 18.

Best is yet to come for Lady Devils AS the 2022 Albury Wodonga Football Association (AWFA) season rolls into its second half, the sky’s the limit for Wangaratta’s division one women as they take the fight to Melrose FC tomorrow evening.

Despite sitting one spot from the bottom of the table, the Lady Devils have shown promise and determination in every one of their matches, with coach Lockie Campbell praising his side’s tenacity and growth already on display.

“Honestly it’s been great from a new coaching perspective of the ladies, it’s a bit of a challenge,” he said.

“I came into it not knowing what to expect, didn’t really get the squad I was hoping for in terms of keeping players from previous years, but coming into preseason with all of the young girls and just seeing how much they’ve developed from then to now, it’s been great.

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“I haven’t not enjoyed doing it a single second, it’s been fantastic.

“The improvement’s there, they’re all growing in mentality, they know what they want to be doing - I’m just trying to get across how to be doing it and they’re taking it on board.”

The Lady Devils will be without goalkeeper Georgia Long, who fractured her ankle in last week’s match against Myrtleford, but Campbell said the list was deep enough to cover the out.

“At this stage it’ll most likely be Kiki (Kalika Miliankos-King) stepping up into the goals just to get a bit of strength in there,” he said.

“Hopefully she’ll have another great game, she played a good 25 minutes on the weekend so hopefully she can carry on with that.

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“You can never take your eye off Beth (Cope), she’s always a standout on the field with the way that she plays and brings everyone in around her.

“Also Sarah Morris, we’ll be looking for a lot from her this weekend, most likely playing up top to give us a bit of strength.

“Hopefully the girls can come fired up and ready to get another few points off of Melrose.

“They’ve got a couple of great players up front that can score goals, but from playing them previously we’ve had players who can shut them out of the game no dramas.

“We’ve beaten them before (4-2 in the first round of the FA Cup) so we’re looking at beating them again.”

BRING ON THE FIGHT: Wangaratta take on the number two side in Melrose FC tomorrow evening at Kelley Park in Wodonga. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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Great chance for Magpies to bounce back

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA netballers will be eyeing the scalp of the second placed Lavington when they host the latter at home tomorrow.

After a topsy-turvy few weeks that has included losses to North Albury and Wodonga Raiders, the Magpies have fallen out of the top three, a place they haven’t left for a few years.

Lavington have been outstanding this season with their only loss coming against league leaders Corowa-Rutherglen so tomorrow shapes as no better opportunity for Wangaratta to restamp their authority on the A grade competition.

Wangaratta co-coach Hannah Grady is looking forward to the challenge.

“We’re heading into the back end of the draw where we’re going to play sides that are performing quite well,” Grady said.

“Lavington are going to be a tough one and I think coming off the loss we’ve been able to reflect on our game and things that we need to work on so that’s exciting.

“It’s going to be a competitive game but hopefully we can pull out with the win and that’ll give the girls a lot of confidence.”

The Panthers have stars across the court with Maddi Lloyd, Emily Stewart and Grace Hay all featuring in the interleague squad over the weekend.

“I think defensively they’re going to be really good,” Grady said.

“I played with Grace (Hay) and Em (Stewart) on the weekend and they’re both really strong players who we’re going to have to look out for.

“They just have good depth in all areas.”

As for the ‘Pies, Grady wants to see her girls hang tough.

“I guess I just want to see some resilience from our girls,” she said.

“If things are getting tough or we’re making some mistakes I just want us to pull through.

“We’re going to be at full strength too which is great.”

Grady believes her side has learned from their loss to Wodonga Raiders.

“It’s not a game we wipe, it’s something we reflect on,” she said.

“We’ve looked at things that went wrong that meant we couldn’t match it with them.

“I think it’s just important that we did talk about it and learn from it.”

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers will have their work cut out for them against North Albury at Bunton Park.

The Hoppers have been one of the surprise packets of the season and have claimed the prized scalp of Wangaratta.

Tomorrow’s matches start at 2pm.

Reid expects contested clash against Lavington

By WILLSON MACK

RETURN: James McClounan will play his first senior game of the year tomorrow.

AFTER a month of stop start in the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League, Wangaratta will kick-start their season this weekend hosting Lavington on Saturday afternoon.

After a bye on May 7, followed by the interleague weekend last Saturday, the Magpies have only played two games in the past month.

Although Reid admits it has been a frustrating four weeks, he said his players are feeling refreshed and keen to hit the back end of the season.

“The couple of weeks off probably have been good for the older guys but at the same time it can be harder to stop and start,” Reid said.

“The boys finished off well before the bye and we’ve trained well this week coming off a week off which has been pleasing.

“I thought we came off that first bye a bit slow at training, it probably took us half a session to get

going but that didn’t happen this time around.”

Lavington have surprised a few people this year, sitting just outside the top six with a three wins, four losses record.

Former St Kilda star and GWS assistant coach Adam Schneider joined the club this year so no doubt the Panthers outfit will be a well-oiled machine.

“I’ve had a little look at them over the past week or so and they’re a high pressure team,” Reid said.

“They try to get the ball back through their pressure and we’re going to have to be on our guard through the middle because they’ve got a quality ruckman in Tim Hanna who is making them improve.

“It’ll be another good test for Chris Knowles who came up against Isaac Muller before the break so he’ll get another chance to see where he’s at.”

Lavington are one of the top contested ball winning sides in the

competition along with Wangaratta so spectators can expect a tough game, especially given that rain is predicted tomorrow.

“They’re ranked highly in contested ball, I think they’re number two and that’s an area that we want to be strong in,” Reid said.

“We want to try and use the ball well on the outside so that’s hopefully where we can expose them.

“But with wet weather predicted that could be difficult.”

James McClounan is set to play his first game of the year as Hunter Gottschling is expected to spend an extended period on the sidelines with a suspected injured medial collateral ligament in his knee.

“It could’ve been worse for ‘Gottsch’ bit it’s definitely disappointing,” Reid said.

“He’s walking around pain free now which is good signs but he’s having scans on it today (Thursday) to find out the extent of it.”

Tomorrow’s clash kicks off at 2pm.

Momentum’s building for Rovers

By WILLSON MACK

BACK IN: The classy Lukas Webb will be back in action for Wangaratta Rovers tomorrow.

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WANGARATTA Rovers will be hoping to restart their season with a bang against North Albury on Saturday at Bunton Park.

The Hawks were building momentum before the bye after an ultra-impressive 38 point win over the much improved CorowaRutherglen.

Lukas Webb is set to return to the fold, while the Hawks will also gain GWS VFL captain Ryan Hebron for a game.

“It’s going to be exciting to get both Lukas Webb and Ryan Hebron back into the team,” Wangaratta Rovers football operations manager Barry Sullivan said.

“Ryan signed with us as his home side so he’ll play this weekend because GWS don’t play this weekend.

“He can play either end of the ground so we’ll see what the coaches have in stock for him.”

Sullivan believes the Corowa-Rutherglen

victory will help the side build momentum.

“It was a really pleasing win,” he said.

“Corowa-Rutherglen are a strong side, they only lost to Yarrawonga by a kick in the final seconds so to be down by a goal at half-time and to come back strong in the second half was really good.

“We know how tough it is to make the top five let alone the top three so now that we’ve got our noses in there we want to secure that spot.”

North Albury are showing signs of improvement, especially after grabbing their first win since 2019 against Wodonga Raiders on May 7.

“They’re definitely showing some improvement and they’ve got a bit of confidence in their game at the moment,” Sullivan said.

“They probably don’t bat as deep as we do though which will hopefully give us the upper hand.”

Tomorrow’s game begins at 2pm.

GO ROVERS

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Ethan back in the swing

By WILLSON MACK

TOP EFFORT: Ethan Bell won the Corowa Golf Club club championships.

WANGARATTA local Ethan Bell took out the Corowa Golf Club’s club championships over the weekend.

After leading through four rounds over two weekends, Bell hit away to a six shot victory in convincing fashion.

The highlights of the four rounds came in the last three holes where he went one under to clinch victory.

The feat was even more impressive given the course was playing extremely long in the cold and wet weather over the four rounds Bell said he was honoured to grab the win.

“It was really good, I was

rapt with the result,” Bell said.

“It was a pretty hard few rounds of golf, because of the cold I was losing 30 metres off the tee which made it difficult.

“It definitely wasn’t some of my best golf, it was just a grind getting through.

“The last round on the Sunday started off with a really foggy morning of about eight degrees so there weren’t a heap of good scores.”

His incredible one under final three holes included hitting a three wood to eight foot on hole 16, saving par with a 30 foot putt on 17, and a birdie on the last after hitting a six iron to three feet.

Bell finished up with a gross score of 316 from his four rounds.

“The final three holes are the hardest on the course,” Bell said.

“Hole 16’s a 218 metre par three so I had to hit a three wood off the tee and I put it to about eight foot.

“I sank a 35 foot putt for par on 17 which is a par four and then 18’s a 170 metre par three and I hit seven iron to about three feet from the whole and sank the putt.”

Bell plays off scratch and only got back into golf over the past two years.

Since then he has enjoyed playing locally, as well as courses along the Murray River and the North East Dis-

trict Golf Association (NEDGA) pennant competition.

“I’ve played my whole life but I took four years off between 2016 and 2020 and then got back into it through COVID when golf was the only sport you could play,” he said.

“I didn’t have one hit for four years but I decided to get back into it.

“I don’t really plan to go any further with it, I don’t have enough time to go pro or anything with work commitments, I just enjoy playing locally at the Wangaratta Golf Club and also in Corowa.

“I also really enjoy playing pennant and think that more people should get into it.”

Dragons to turn 115 in style THE oldest sporting club in Wangaratta, the Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club will be celebrating their 115th anniversary this Saturday, June 4.

All grades of the club except for the under 17’s will be playing at Cathedral College in Wangaratta, with the day to be filled with jumping castles, face painting, barbecues, trivia night and plenty of hockey action.

Founded in 1907, the Wangaratta Hockey Club was known as the heart of hockey in the North East.

Clubs from surrounding towns such as Beechworth and Benalla would flock to Wangaratta and compete in the Wangaratta Hockey Association as the club established itself as a strong part of the Wangaratta community.

With the club moving to the new synthetic surface built at the Cathedral College last year, president Daniel Warner hopes the club can re-capture the glory days of the Dragons thriving in the Wangaratta community.

“Having a synthetic surface in Wangaratta has been the best thing to happen to the Wangaratta Hockey Club in the past 30 to 40 years,” he said.

“Since 2019 we’ve gone from having 35 members, to nearly 90 members at the moment, which is great.”

The Dragons have experienced mixed success across all grades this season, with the women leading the way on top of the ladder in the division three standings.

Warner said it would be great to see the community come and support the local hockey club on the landmark day.

“I believe hockey itself is an amazing sport to watch, it’s not easy running around with a ball on the end of a stick,” he said.

“It would be great to get it back to where Wangaratta is the centre of hockey in the area, and that all starts with community support.”

Proceedings for the day will start at 9am with the under 10’s and will go on all the way into the night.

COMPOSED: Lily Radnor in action for Wangaratta Dragons.

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News Please be advised that Matthew Elliot has tendered a resignation from his current role as League Manager of the AWJDFL and AFLNEB FFL. While disappointing for our AFL Region, Matt leaves us for a new exciting challenge as he continues to develop his established skills in a Rugby NSW role.

AFLNEB will now work through a recruitment process to ensure we land the right fit, with an intention to provide a handover period for the incumbent.

Matt’ final day will be Friday 24 June 2022.

Since 2018 Matt has provided enthusiasm and support to the Junior and Female leagues across the border; he will be sorely missed.

Random Rule 16.5 SCORING A GOAL OR BEHIND AFTER PLAY HAS ENDED 16.5.1 Goal or Behind Recorded in Certain Circumstances Even though play has been brought to an end under Law 10.5, a Goal or Behind shall be recorded for a Team if: (a) the Goal or Behind is scored by a Player from a Free Kick or Mark which was awarded to the Player before play came to an end; (b) the Goal or Behind was scored by a Player who disposed of the football before play came to an end; or (c) the Goal or Behind is scored by a Player who was awarded a Free Kick under Law 16.6.

16.5.2 Football Touched in Transit A Behind shall still be recorded under Law

16.5.1 if the football is touched in transit by another Player, provided the field Umpire is satisfied that the scoring of the Behind was not assisted by a Player from the same Team.

16.5.3 Field Umpire Sole Judge A field Umpire or an emergency Umpire (if applicable) shall be the sole judge in deciding whether a Free Kick or Mark should be awarded or whether the football was disposed of by a Player before play came to an end.

The Whisper Whispers around that the name ‘The Wet Weather Wizard’ has been getting thrown around a lot lately at club land, but who actually is better in the rain than in the sun at your club?

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115TH CELEBRATIONS RORY Gibb (pictured) and his fellow Wangaratta Dragons clubmates will be celebrating the club’s 115th birthday tomorrow at the Cathedral College hockey fields.

Barbecues, face painting and kids activities will be on the agenda, as well as plenty of hockey with all teams playing at the venue.

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Triple ton for Jones SATURDAY will be a spectacle out at Milawa as the Demons celebrate a milestone match for a player at the heart of the club when John Jones runs out in the red and blue for the 300th time, facing off against the Hoppers.

One of the Demons’ longest serving players, Jones got his start out in Moyhu before coming across to Milawa during his thirds years, and was part of the 1996 premiership side.

“With COVID and everything that happened over the last few years, I

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never thought I’d get this far, to be honest,” Jones said.

“It’s ironic that I actually get to play my 300th against the first club I played at in the O&K. “In ‘96 I won my first premiership with Milawa, and I’ve won one in every decade for the last three decades.

“I’ve got eight flags at

Milawa, eight or nine - I honestly lost count and the boys tell me how many I’ve got, to be honest.”

Jones has played in practically every position imaginable over his career, which he said could be seen as a reason for his longevity in the sport.

“I like to feel that I’ve always been the person that’s filled the gap, there’s always something missing in a footy team and you don’t know until sometime half way through the first

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“Whatever can’t be done, I try and do it “I don’t like to be just a backman or just a forward or just a ruckman - I suppose that versatility is what’s kept me going along.”

Jones said one of the most humbling aspects of his long career has been playing alongside his son, Braydon, as equals.

“The footy field is like the leveller where there’re no

rules, there’s no hierarchy if you’ve got the idea you’ve got to spit it out and if you don’t have the idea, you’ve got to listen to it,” he said.

“From a growing perspective, as a human being, that was really fantastic, actually getting Braydon to get me to pull my head in.

“It’s humbling, something which I don’t think many people experience.”

Club secretary Greg Cherry said Jones’ tenure in the red and blue has helped shape Milawa into the family and community

based club it is today.

“He’s just always been there, John’s very much part of the furniture,” he said.

“He’s someone who trains all the time, he’s supportive of his teammates, he’s just a good bloke to have around the club.

“It’s always a marvellous thing to see players stay on and play milestone games, but when they start to bring their families out, not just as little kids to support but then end up playing there, I feel that’s a feather in the cap of the club that it truly is a family oriented club.”

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