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BIG BAND JAZZ HIGH Society Jazz Orchestra including Doug McGregor, Rob Humphrey and David Ashfield, are looking forward to performing at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Saturday night. It will be the third performance by local jazz bands at The Vine, warming up locals for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues at the beginning of November.  Story in What’s On page 12.

MOVING INDOORS THIS year’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues will operate without an outdoor stage, after a fallen tree in Merriwa Park sparked a reshuffle of event venues.

The park was closed to the public on Friday after the large tree fell close to the pond on the Ely Street side of the park, and was re-opened in the late afternoon.

While the Rural City of Wangaratta has since deemed the park safe for public use, jazz festival

No outdoor stage g for jjazz amid safetyy concerns

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

representative Dave Fuller said organisers felt on hearing about the fallen tree that they needed to pursue alternative plans.

“Following the activated flood watch and the cancellation of Borderline Festival due in Wodonga

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this weekend, the board and artistic directors began exploring the wet weather contingency plan,” he said.

“We did a site walk, and the water underfoot, in conjunction with predicted heavy rainfall, concluded it was likely too wet to activate the park as a venue to ensure public safety.

“Mid-way through negotiations with potential alternative venues, we looked to increase usage of

indoor spaces, in particular our partner venues, the RSL, Vine Hotel, Bulls Head, Milawa Cheese Factory and Holy Trinity Cathedral.

“We are very fortunate to have a number of local businesses coming on board in 2022 to host performances. It’s a great opportunity to spread people not only around businesses and the CBD, but also to encourage them to explore the region.”

Merriwa Park was to have been used throughout the festival, including to host the popular blues stage, and a community stage on the Sunday of the event, but Mr Fuller said the program had been altered to cater for the change of plans.

“We’ve switched the blues venue to the Wangaratta High School performing arts centre; the school has generously supported us in moving to there, and it will

act as a new venue,” he said.

“There will be a new ticket available for Wang High Blues on the Saturday afternoon and evening.

“We will activate the space with outdoor vendors and seating and create a reduced scope of what should have been the park space, but with the use of terrific indoor facilities from the school, and this will ensure a safer delivery of the program for Friday night and Saturday.”

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MOVING INDOORS: No outdoor stage for jazz amid safety concerns ■

From page 1 Mr Fuller said acts which were to take to the stage in Merriwa Park on the Sunday - including a community project involving local performers jamming with Melbourne band Horns of Leroy - would be moved to the nearby Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

He said the free Sunday community stage at the

WPACC would be first available to ticket-holders, and subject to capacity to community members, offering a mix of local and headline acts.

A shuttle will be available to move patrons between the WPACC and the Wangaratta High blues stage.

Mr Fuller said residents in the vicinity of the new blues venue would this week receive a letter with further

information and timing for the Friday and Saturday programming.

A full revised program for the festival is available on the event’s website.

It’s something of a blow to the 2022 festival, which will be the first live iteration since 2018 following the cancellation of the 2019 event and two years impacted by COVID-19, but Mr Fuller said crowds would

still be well catered-for despite some reduction in scope.

“In 2022, our festival was already building to be a different look, feel and shape from previous years,” he said.

“The hiatus, plus COVID, had changed dynamics and resources for the board, and it had been exploring new means of sustainability.

“While these changes

haven’t been ideal for the planning and timing, the need to ensure patron and artist safety has meant we have a slightly reduced format - but we look forward to building on this in 2023.”

Festival chair Michael Iacovino said: “The safe and successful delivery of the 2022 festival is paramount to the planning.

“We want to ensure safety of patrons and artists, but

also to move the festivalgoers around the beautiful Wangaratta area.

“If the tree had fallen on the Friday of festival, we would be looking to cancel that space altogether.

“At least with four weeks to go, and great support from Wangaratta High School, we can give the community time to readjust. Not ideal, and we understand that - but safety is important.”

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COUNCIL has reassured people’s safety after a large tree fell at one of Wangaratta’s most popular parks last Friday, with the cause due to wet seasonal conditions.

Merriwa Park was closed for the day as expert arborists assessed the tree and other trees in the park before it was reopened just prior to 5pm that afternoon.

Marcus Goonan, council director of community and infrastructure, said Wangaratta parks and riversides have many large trees which offer incredible historic value and beauty, and ben-

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efit our local ecology.

“Rural City of Wangaratta is conscious that these trees naturally lose limbs and fall,” he said.

“Council has an established ongoing process of assessing and monitoring park and riverside trees particularly within the city.

“The wet seasonal conditions we have been experiencing

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are known to increase the frequency of trees falling and this occurred last week in Merriwa Park.

“As a result the trees in Merriwa Park, Apex Park and around Sydney Beaches were assessed for safety.

“Although we can’t give guarantees of tree safety, all locations were deemed to be safe for public use.”

Another tree fell over a pathway near an anabranch of the King River in October 2020, with local lawn tennis club members expressing

their concern at the time.

Geoff Allen has again reiterated concerns by tennis club members about the trees.

“I and others at the club believe that the trees in the picnic area at Merriwa Park are unsafe and they should all be removed.

“It would take a bit of work to remove the trees but it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.

“The root systems on gum trees are quite shallow and In the last five years we’ve had about six branches fall on tennis courts.”

Hundreds prepared for spring floods

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TURNING OUT: Local SES member Donna Watkins watched on as community and emergency services crews shared their local flooding experiences. PHOTO: SES

MORE than 200 community members have taken initial steps to ensure they are floodready ahead of forecast heavy spring rainfall, having attended an SES-run community information evening at Wangaratta last week.

Friday’s event, held at Wareena Park Hall, saw some 45 residents attend in person, while a livestream available through Wangaratta SES Unit’s Facebook page received 196 views, as residents shared their own flooding experience and local knowl-

edge of flooding in their community.

SES eastern region community resilience coordinator Sara-Jane Bowering said the session had not been an emergency reaction to recent heavy flooding in the area, instead aiming to prepare communities for an expected wet spring throughout the North East.

“General messaging for the session was around the local community knowing their local risk, staying informed and having a plan,” she said.

“Taking the time to think about emergencies and planning helps you to think clearly, have a greater sense of control, and make better decisions when an emergency occurs.”

A recording of the meeting remains available on the Wangaratta SES Unit’s Facebook page.

To view the Rural City of Wangaratta’s flood plan, visit https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/ plan-and-stay-safe/floodguides/rural-city-of-wangaratta.

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Up to 80mm of rain forecast for Wangaratta over three days

By STEVE KELLY WEATHER forecasts for the next three days predict up to 80mm of rain for Wangaratta, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Predicted rain in Wangaratta today could be from 25mm to 30mm, with widespread showers and storms peaking in the afternoon and evening, with a top temperature of 16 degrees Celsius for the day.

Tomorrow the prediction is a very high chance of showers and a chance of a thunderstorm with 10mm to 15mm

forecast, with a top of 19C. On Friday up to 35mm is expected with a chance of a thunderstorm and heavy falls possible, also a top temperature of 19C. The Ovens River level at Wangaratta yesterday was at 10.496 metres, below flood level, and there were no flood watch warnings for the area, as of Tuesday afternoon.

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Hume region duty officer, Toby Richards, said volunteers have been preparing for weeks, given the climate outlook for

spring by reviewing readiness arrangements, and updating plans.

“Given that all major rivers throughout the region have been under a flood watch or warning, over the last several weeks, our VICSES personnel have been in a state of readiness and monitoring for some time,” Mr Richards said.

“We understand residents in the Hume region have had a number of warnings of late, relating to weather conditions.

“However, impacts from the weather system will

reach the North East by Wednesday morning.

“Accordingly, now is the time to move your animals to higher ground.

“We are already receiving calls for trapped livestock, but please bear in mind that our volunteers do not perform large animal rescue.”

For the forthcoming weather event, SES is reviewing its command and control arrangements on advice from the Regional Control Team, who continuously monitor conditions, as well as briefing all of its volunteer units with the latest

weather intelligence.

“As the weather system moves through the region, it will become clearer where impacts will be felt,” he said.

“Accordingly, our volunteers from less-affected parts will be mobilised to support their colleagues, as they manage those impacts.”

SES warns that if you live in, work in, or visit areas on low-lying land, close to creeks or rivers, or near major stormwater drains, you may be at risk of flooding.

A well-prepared community can reduce the impacts of flooding by up to 80 per cent.

All set for the show

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By SIMONE KERWIN ALL is on track for the staging of the 156th Wangaratta Show this Friday and Saturday.

As always, the show will go on regardless of weather conditions, so forecast rain for the district will not hamper the event, according to incoming Wangaratta Agricultural Society secretary Charmane Bennett.

Gates at the Wangaratta Showgrounds open at 9am on Friday, and there will be action aplenty until the close of the day at 9pm, including the traditional fireworks scheduled for 8.30pm.

Other attractions in Friday’s schedule include freestyle motocross act All4FMX, comprising Victorian brothers Mitch and Harry Van Vliet, who will perform between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Dog high jumping is back on the agenda at this year’s show, and will run from 6.30pm on the Friday on the Showgrounds arena.

The Swagzters musical group will perform on Friday and Saturday, as will Me’n’Me Mates, a ‘beaut’ group focused on celebrating Australian songs and stories.

Patrons can also keep an eye out for HoopSparx, a hula hoop performer offering interactive ‘hoopy’ play spaces, and conducting roving performances around the venue.

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To understand more about flood behaviour in your locality, check out the local flood guide for your area at the VICSES website.

Senior meteorologist Jonathan How said by Wednesday morning rain is expected to move further east into Victoria, with widespread showers and storms peaking during the afternoon and evening.

Communities should stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings via the bom.gov.au and the BOM Weather app and follow advice of emergency services.

TALENT ON SHOW: Incoming Wangaratta Agricultural Society secretary Charmane Bennett with some of the flood of entries which have been lodged for this year’s pavilion exhibits at the Wangaratta Show.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling education program, will be at the show on both days, giving audiences the chance to get close to, interact with, and learn about many of the furry, feathery and scaly inhabitants of the Australian bush.

And for those keen for more upclose-and-personal experiences, the popular animal nursery will again be a feature.

In addition, the horse program, cattle show, alpacas, sheep show, pigeons and poultry will offer a real taste of the local agricultural scene.

Entries have been strong for the pavilion exhibits, which cover cookery, jams, jellies and preserves, craft, needlework, art, photography, horticulture and fleece, and for the salami competition.

The Warby Steam Engine Club will return to the show, and will be situated near the Gray Street gate, with the Fergie Club of old tractors attending on the Saturday, located near the sheep pavilion.

On Saturday, the show runs from 9am to 4pm, and both days will

feature the traditional sideshow alley attractions.

An EFTPOS machine for admittance fees will be available at the Green Street gate, and will operate between 2pm and 7pm on Friday, and between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.

Locals can keep track of the event’s activities, as it returns for the first time since 2019, on the Wangaratta Show Facebook page, or at www.wangarattashow.org.au For more information, contact the show office on 5721 3280.

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A PROBATIONARY driver who reached speeds of almost 150kph while driving along the Snow Road had been on his way to court, Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court has heard.

The 18-year-old had received his licence only six months prior to the offending, which saw him reach 148kph between LacebyTargoora and Greta roads in June, and told police officers he had been on his way to the courthouse around 8:50am.

His vehicle was subsequently impounded by intercepting police, at a cost of more than $1700.

On Monday, the defendant pleaded guilty to the offending, but attempted to give a “no comment” response when asked to rationalise his decision to drive at speed.

“You can’t regard yourself as an experienced driver,” Magistrate Peter Mithen said.

“I’m not trying to have a shot at you.

“By anyone’s reckoning, that’s too fast - that’s a hefty speed.

“I hope you learn from this experience and we don’t see you again.”

A mandatory 12 month licence suspension, as well as a fine of $600 was imposed, however, the accused avoided a conviction, due to his lack of prior history.

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LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE

Is your home – hot in summer, cold in winter, with high energy bills?

By ANN BRAIN IF this sounds familiar you are not alone - many of our existing homes were not designed to suit the demands of our climate.

Star ratings - do you know the star rating of your house for energy efficiency?

In Victoria, homes built pre 1990 averaged

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1.5 stars, and between 1990 – 2005 they averaged 3 stars.

The current minimum rating for new builds or major renovations is 6 stars, and from Oct 2023 this will be raised to 7 stars.

So what can you do to make your existing home better adapted to our Wangaratta climate, make it more comfortable to live in all year, and cheaper to run?

SOLUTIONS for home owners

1. DRAUGHTS – gaps under doors, around windows, skirtings, etc.

2. INSULATION – none, or insufficient in ceiling, walls and floor.

3. WINDOWS – air leaks, inadequate ventilation, don’t open or not enough.

4. SUMMER SUN HITS GLASS on east, north and west.

5. INEFFICIENT APPLIANCES, costly to run - heating, cooling, hot water system, fridges, washing machines, stoves.

6.SPACES TOO LARGE, no doors to close off areas.

TIPS:  Identify the most uncomfortable and costly problem areas of your home  Explore possible solutions and costs for each.  Address the main problems with affordable solutions to suit your budget over time.  Simple low cost changes can have a significant impact.

SOLUTIONS for renters/landlords

DIY self-adhesive door and window seals, silicone, padded door snakes, bottom of door strips, self-closing vent covers for bathroom and laundry exhaust fans, chimney dampers.

Insulate accessible walls, ceilings and exposed floors in all or main problem rooms.

Install heavy tight fitting, lined curtains or blinds to keep winter heat in and summer heat out. Seal gaps, apply thermal film to reduce solar heat gain.

Replace with better opening style, eg casement, sliding or double hung.

DIY secondary double glazing or professional, to keep winter heat in.

North – adjustable blinds, or removable shade cloth, plant deciduous tree.

East and west – blinds, or removable shade cloth, plant shrubs to shade window.

Use a Power Mate to determine how much energy your appliances use. Avoid/minimise use of dryers. When due for replacement, choose the highest energy efficient star rating electric appliances you can afford.

Consider efficient heat pump (reverse cycle) air conditioners and hot water systems.

Rebates available on reverse cycle air conditioners and heat pump hot water systems Go to: www.solar.vic.gov.au.

Zone off priority living areas with new doors or heavy curtains.

Same as for homeowners.

Check with landlord if small inexpensive and removable upgrades are OK to do yourself.

A landlord may be able to claim depreciation on new insulation over a number of years.

Same.

Discuss costs with landlord.

Discuss with landlord, perhaps share cost and installation.

Discuss with landlord.

Rebates available on some rental properties for reverse cycle air conditioners.

Same.

7. EXCESS WATER USE – old toilet cisterns, taps, showerheads.

Install highest WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards) star rated toilets, showers, taps and appliances.

Tenant can install low flow showerhead if keep original.

8. OLD LIGHTING- high energy use incandescent, fluorescent or halogen.

Replace with LEDs, increase natural light options, use focus lights rather than whole room.

Tenant can install certain products without landlord consent, eg LED globes if don’t need new fittings.

9. ENERGY SOURCE– gas, old electric, high running cost.

Consider solar PV panels and batteries. Through the Solar Homes Program households may be eligible for rebates on solar panels and batteries. These will reduce ongoing energy costs and carbon emissions, and pay for themselves over time.

Solar Homes Program offers landlords a rebate and interest free loan on cost of installing a solar system.

Tenants must have eligible income.

10. BEHAVIOUR/HABITS - rely heavily on appliances for heating and cooling, leave doors open, lights on, long showers, etc.

Heat & cool only what you need, set temperature and time limits on heaters and coolers, use fans, in winter – heat yourself, not whole house with extra clothing, electric throw rugs or electric bed blankets.

Same.

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King Valley residents need to speak up now on playground

POLICE NEWS Police investigate overnight fuel siphon

By ANITA McPHERSON RESIDENTS in Whitfield and surrounds are encouraged to have their say on concept plans for the adventure playground and reserve development taking place in the main street of Whitfield.

With only a handful of people turning up to a meeting hosted by the Rural City of Wangaratta last week where the proposal was shared, some who were there are concerned there will not be enough local input, particularly from families and others who will be using the space along with tourists.

Council is inviting feedback, with a PDF version of the concept drawing document available at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Development/Ourprojects/Prosecco-Road by selecting the Whitfield Adventure Playspace & Visitor Hub tab, but it must be received by Friday this week.

King Valley Residents Association members say effective communication remains an issue, with the broader community still not being made aware of meetings, while a school holiday timeslot and work commitments also meant many families were unable to attend the meeting.

KVRA committee member Jenny Ashby said while she commended council for their efforts to engage, a level of ‘meeting fatigue’ may also be setting in as briefings take place on multiple aspects of the entire $4.3m State Government funded project.

She said while she recognised the

LOCAL police are investigating fuel theft allegations, after an offender allegedly siphoned fuel from a parked vehicle last month.

An individual is alleged to have approached the parked vehicle on Templeton Street near the Swan Street intersection between 10pm on September 23 and 6am the following morning, and subsequently siphoned an amount of fuel.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Senior Constable Jones at Wangaratta Police Station on 5723 0888, and cite reference number 220308654.

A police spokesperson said the incident was a timely reminder for residents to secure their vehicles and to remove any valuables from them.

REDEVELOPMENT: Room for parking, environmentally friendly toilet facilities and a nature-based play space are among the ideas residents have suggested for the visitor hub site in the main street of Whitfield.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson funding was to support tourism-focussed attractions in the main street, it should also factor in existing assets and the declared needs of the community.

“Is best practice playground design being applied to the Whitfield space or is the project budget dictating design?” she said.

“I think an adventure playground is a great idea, but there is much more space to do it at the recreation reserve (where an old one already exists) so only a small play area is needed at the rotunda location.

“The main street reserve is not a big space, but the current design is so full and busy, for what I understand is meant to be a peaceful rest stop for visitors with information and toilet facilities.

“Also, two bins are not enough when 12 were taken away a year ago, there is limited seating and five car parking spaces seem insufficient for the numbers of visitors coming to King Valley.”

Ms Ashby said her frustration remained that broader community concerns were not considered when planning these specific projects, such as ongoing waste management issues in the King Valley, which were documented and tabled at the August council meeting.

“I want a solution for the waste issues caused by the increasing number of visitors, and council could do that by creating a place where people could leave their rubbish on the way out from the valley, which would mean you wouldn’t need multiple

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bins in the rest stop space,” she said.

Another resident has suggested the play space be of a more simple design with minimal pre-fabricated playground pieces, instead encouraging plants and nature to be what entertains children.

They would also like to see the toilets, shelter and waste management facilities made from the most environmentally sustainable materials and employing environmentally friendly technology, potentially showcasing council’s commitment to sustainability.

To have your say and provide feedback on the concept plans, please contact council at infradmin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au before Friday, October 7.

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A balance between safety, environment A LARGE fallen gum tree at Merriwa Park last Friday has triggered a series of safety measures to reduce the risk to users of the park.

Council was prompt in closing the park last week so an expert arborist could assess other trees in the vicinity and other major areas such as Apex Park and Northern and Sydney beaches.

With the higher volume of rain recently and forecast for coming months, there is some community concern around these Eucalypt trees as ground soil can loosen after heavy rainfalls.

The health of trees can also be compromised in hot summer weather as seen during long, dry spells during the millennium drought.

To err on the side of caution, organisers of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues have decided to relocate the event away from Merriwa Park, despite the location venue working extremely well when it was last held there in 2018.

New plans in motion will draw on the usage of Wangaratta’s great spread of indoor venues, albeit not ideal, as there is something pleasing about music staged in an outdoor setting.

The trees in the park have long been a concern of the tennis fraternity as well, with several tree limbs falling onto tennis courts in recent years.

There have been calls for the grand trees to be removed, a notion which always draws opponents on environmental levels.

Many people use Wangaratta parks on a daily basis and there are thousands of trees in the local area that pose some degree of risk of falling or dropping limbs.

The challenge for council is to find the balance between conserving our natural environment while protecting the public.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on Nationals’ state MP Tim McCurdy’s plan to bust Wangaratta CBD congestion by announcing a one million dollar commitment to conduct a comprehensive road and traffic study.

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Mark Sanders: Yep, because we haven’t had any traffic studies done in the past right? It’s not just the CBD it’s right up Rowan St and Ryley St. But here’s one idea, reopen the Ryley St/Perry St

intersection and put lights there. That will take a lot of traffic off Ryley St Mike Culley: Why the bloody Hell should it cost a million? and where’s he been for the last 4 years?

William Magnus: One million for a study only!!

Brad Murray: I put my hand up, I’ll do the study for $900k. I could just squeeze it in for under a million John Barnard: Why waste a million dollars it’s simple turn the Murphy Street back into

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two lanes as it was prior to the bypass going in or build a second bridge Leslie Matthews: So a “study” will address the traffic congestion in Wangaratta. If only life was that easy..

Paul Crabb: Hasn’t worried about it for years , must be an election coming up

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Gemma Wyllie: The Wangaratta Optus store is the only one with decent customer service, leave them be Tom Rudder: Sad commentary on some people in our community. The staff at Optus Wangaratta are about as responsible for this hack as someone who works at a Starbucks in New York City.

Starsky Hutch: You can’t educate stupidity....

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Should the face of the reigning monarch on the Australian $5 note be replaced by an Australian?

SOMEONE mentioned in the paper recently that Wangaratta motorists are getting ripped off.

They sure are.

Last week we were paying $2.10 for 98 octane in Wangaratta, and this morning we paid $1.86 for 98 octane in Narrandera, 91 octane was $1.64 at Ampol.

That‘s a huge difference and Narrandera is a lot further from a major city than what Wangaratta is.

Doug Brockfield, Milawa

Female-only cancers still overlooked I‘VE long pushed the government to strengthen firefighter safety and protection and I support any research that reduces firefighters‘ exposure to high–risk chemicals and other impacts.

Australia, with Canada, is leading the world in this field.

With our long and often savage exposure to bushfire, we could also lead the world and make sure that those who risk their lives for our communities‘ safety can rely on a fair, robust presumptive rights compensation scheme when the worst happens.

I‘ve been pressing the State Government for almost a year to add female–specific ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers to Victoria‘s presumptive rights schedule, which covers diseases acquired because of your job.

The World Health Organisation‘s cancer research agency has since reclassified firefighting as carcinogenic to humans.

This comes when the latest data shows about 5000 volunteer and career female firefighters help to protect our communities and yet female–specific reproductive cancers are absent from the current schedule when male reproductive cancers are included.

Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes MP recently said the government‘s “working hard to ensure women are encouraged to become firefighters”.

That‘s why it puzzles me and many female firefighters that the state‘s presumptive rights scheme remains unfair and unequal.

The government has the power to change this without delay.

Tania Maxwell, Derryn Hinch‘s Justice Party, MP for Northern Victoria

GARDEN INSPIRATION: Visit a peaceful garden which was created with extreme weather conditions in mind on Sunday as part of Friends of Lacluta’s open garden fundraising event.

Phillipa Duggan’s beautiful Boweya garden on the Boweya Road is one of three which will be open from 10am until 4pm, with others in Stamps Lane and Park Lane. Entry is $10 per garden (or $20 for all three, cash only) and funds raised will support vital projects helping people in Timor Leste.

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Free support for phasing out plastics REGIONAL business owners in Victoria will have access to free, in–person advice about the Victorian Government‘s single– use plastics ban, when experts from the National Retail Association (NRA) visit over 3000 retailers between October and December.

Problematic single–use plastics will be banned from sale or supply in Victoria from February 1, 2023.

The ban applies to single–use plastic drinking straws, cutlery, plates, drink stirrers and cotton bud sticks made from conventional, degradable, and compostable materials.

The ban also applies to food service items and drink containers made from expanded polystyrene.

People who need single–use plastic drinking straws due to a disability or for a medical need, can still purchase and use these items.

The ban includes compostable plastic alternatives as these items can still harm wildlife and require specialised

processing to break down.

The NRA have been engaged by the Victorian State Government to provide advice and resources to businesses, including a dedicated team to visit retailers and hospitality businesses, hosting a toll– free hotline, holding information sessions every Friday at 11am from October 14.

For more information, business owners should visit https://www.vic.gov.au/plastics, email sustainability@nra.net.au or call the NRA‘s Hotline 1800 844 946.

David Stout , NRA director of policy

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Revealing tribute to our pioneering camel drivers Ryan y Butta to visit libraryy to discuss his book The Ballad of Abdul Wade AUTHOR Ryan Butta will visit the Wangaratta Library on Friday to discuss his new book, The Ballad of Abdul Wade.

In his writing, Butta exposes the untold debt Australia owes to the humble camel, and the Afghans who brought them here and drove them through the outback.

Butta tells the story of young Afghan entrepreneur Abdul Wade who first brought his camel trains to the Australian outback in the 1890s.

He was hailed as a hero by local communities who could not depend on the British and their horses which struggled to access remote settlements - especially those stricken by flood or drought - while the camel trains rode to the rescue time and time again.

But with success came fierce opposition fuelled by prejudice, and in a climate of colonial misinformation, hyperbole and fear, Wade, along with other Afghans involved in the camel business, found himself a target when his business threatened the livelihoods of the European horse drivers.

The anti-Afghan movement took off, propelled by union leaders and politicians of the time, yet all the while, for those in need, the ships of the desert continued to appear on the outback horizon.

Butta stumbled on this fascinating forgotten history when visiting his father’s hometown of Brewarrina in north-west New South Wales in 2018.

Flicking through the pages of a local history of the town, his interest was piqued by a 19th century photo of a camel train, and he soon found himself on the trail of Australia’s earliest Afghan camel drivers.

Told with flair and authority, The Ballad of Abdul Wade, interrogates why some characters have been written out of history and defies the standard horse-powered folklore to reveal a hitherto unknown episode of Australian pioneering history.

Join Ryan Butta at Wangaratta Library on Friday, October 7 at 10.30am with bookings essential by contacting library staff at library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or calling 5721 2366.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE: Police believe a man (pictured) may be able to assist them with their their investigation into an alleged assault and criminal damage at Mount Hotham last month.

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AUTHOR TALK: Ryan Butta will discuss his new book, The Ballad of Abdul Wade, during his visit on Friday.

BRIGHT police are investigating allegations of assault and criminal damage on a Mount Hotham bus last month.

The incident allegedly took place on September 4 at the ski resort.

An image of a man who police believe may be able to assist with their enquiries was released earlier this week.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior Constable Stewart at Bright Police Station on 03 5755 1444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and cite reference number 220252024.

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Wheeling through Wangaratta DANIEL Fitzgerald’s i ld’ Wheeling h li to the Mountains charity ride came through Wangaratta on Friday on the way up the Great Alpine Road, and eventually completing his 3000km journey at Omeo on Saturday.

Daniel had a quick stop in front of W.J. Findlay Oval, and then again at the blue trees in Everton and Bright to complete his second last leg of the journey.

The Blue Tree project is an initiative to create engaging spaces at events to help raise awareness and educate the public on mental health through painting trees their symbol of blue, letting people know it’s okay not to be okay.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP Tania Maxwell was part of the large gathering at Everton to meet Daniel and support his cause which is to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute.

His inspiration stemmed from his own experience with tragic events, including the loss of close mate Whelan who committed suicide in 2019.

Daniel’s goal was to raise $4000, currently he has raised $36,000, and you can continue to donate towards the cause via : https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/Wheelintothemountains.

Driver enters guilty plea over Cribbes Road chaos

ALMOST THERE: Daniel Fitzgerald had a brief stop in Wangaratta on Friday morning on his second last leg of his 3000km cycle from Esperance, WA to Omeo, Daniel ended his leg in Everton where he was met by supportive locals to help raise further mental health awareness through the blue tree project.

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A HELPING HAND: Daniel helping contribute to the Blue Tree painted at Everton, a symbol that it’s ok not to be ok.

THE CREW: Daniel was met by a large crowd of supporters at Everton to help with the Blue Tree painting and in support of his cause.

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A DRIVER who left a trail of destruction along Cribbes Road earlier this year has escaped conviction, after his inattention saw him leave the roadway and severely damage four parked vehicles.

The 26-year-old Wangaratta man faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, pleading guilty to a number of driving charges and a charge of conduct endangering life, after his decision to look at a maps application on his phone saw him collide with a tree, a joining fence, water mains and two parked cars in the early hours of March 17.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Heath Dosser said the force of the collision had pushed one car parked on the home’s nature strip sideways into another, with the accused’s Toyota Camry then careening forward causing damage to cars parked in the home’s carport.

The court heard two loud bangs were heard following damage to the water mains of the neighbouring homes, before the accused attempted to reverse and drive away from the scene, heading towards Murdoch Road.

Partial plates were cited to the police, who tracked the vehicle to a Wangaratta home, where it was found exhibiting severe exterior damage and a hot engine.

The accused was promptly arrested and conveyed to Wangaratta Police Station, where an evidentiary breath test indicated the accused had not been drinking prior to the crash.

Defence counsel Raheel Arshad said his client had acted out of “fear and sudden panic” in attempting to leave the scene, after allegedly hearing of savage beatings for similar offending in his home country.

It was the defendant’s first criminal or driving matter before the court.

Magistrate Peter Mithen said the accused had been fortunate to avoid a tragic outcome, and imposed a fine of $1000 without conviction.

A $641 compensation order was also made out to North East Water, for the replacement of the damaged water mains.

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Greens announce Dr Cate Sinclair as candidate for Northern Victoria THE Greens have confirmed Dr Cate Sinclair as their lead upper house candidate for Northern Victoria ahead of November’s state election.

Dr Sinclair is a health clinician and researcher who manages her own small business, and is a mother of three.

In her work, and as the recent Greens candidate for

the Federal Election, she heard frequently about the pressing need for investment and action for Northern regional communities.

“Northern Victoria is facing direct impacts of climate change, with floods, fires and droughts,” she said.

“We need action to replace coal and gas with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030, but Labor and the

“The northern regions are positioned to build the green industries and agriculture to meet the demand for environmentally sustainable products, jobs and services.

“The Greens will invest in our northern communities to keep our region liveable and thriving, which includes caring for our unique natural environment.

“I will push for a more

Liberals are still backing more coal and gas.

“For too long, our region has been taken for granted by the major parties.

“Investment into health, transport and housing affordability hasn’t kept up with the needs of the community.

“Our communities are incredibly resilient and resourceful, and know what the solutions are.

transparent government that listens to the needs of regional Victoria, and build a strong, green future for all.

“The health and biodiversity of all ecosystems in northern regional Victoria are essential to our collective future, and together with First Nations people, we can build a strong future for all, and protect and generate these ecosystems.”

 Dr Cate Sinclair

McCurdy pledges mobile upgrades

BIG PLEDGE: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy believes a $150m package to upgrade mobile coverage in the region is a win for Ovens Valley locals.

THE Ovens Valley electorate could benefit from a $150m package to improve mobile coverage and broadband services if the Nationals see success at November’s state election.

The funding pledge announced this week comes after Victoria saw a 6.1 per cent increase in mobile coverage complaints last year, uncovered as part of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s annual report.

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said the scheme would include rebates for people with poor mobile coverage to install mobile boosters in vehicles, homes and businesses.

He said the Connecting Country Communities program will fund works to strengthen mobile towers and address mobile blackspots, slow and unreliable broadband and disaster-proof mobile towers.

“As the world becomes more and more interconnected, it has never been more important to have fast and reliable mobile coverage,” Mr McCurdy said.

“There are several parts of the Ovens Valley electorate that have patchy reception at best, which is incredibly dangerous during natural disasters.

“On the WangarattaYarrawonga Road, and over

the top of the mountains between Bright and Mount Beauty are particularly bad spots.

“With the world moving more and more into the digital realm, we are seeing regional Victoria being left behind once again in favour of its metropolitan counterpart.

“The premier has shoveled vast sums of money into Melbourne, leaving those who live in the regions without crucial access to important government and financial services.

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Discovering history Oxley Primary School STUDENTS in year 5/6 have been studying the legend of Ned Kelly.

To finalise their unit they toured around the region and explored significant places related to Ned’s stories, including Powers Lookout, where there are spectacular views of the valley below.

Accompanied by their teacher Mr Walker, the adventure was enjoyed by all who went along.

OUT AND ABOUT: Mr Walker joined year 5/6 students on their study tour, stopping at Powers Lookout.

Spring fun with sand Carraragarmungee Primary School CARRA kids are certainly creative and imaginative with their play - something the school encourages and is very proud of.

Students recently enjoyed baking some delicious sand cakes adding spring floral garnishes to celebrate the season.

CREATIVE OUTDOORS: Amarlie Kane, Stanley Richardson, Jack Webbers, Jarrah Waldhart and Max HerrmannO’Brien (with Jean) baked some delicious sand cake.

WATER PLAY: Kieran Hope and Brock Garratt were among the students enjoying the range of Science Week activities last term.

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TIME TOGETHER: Students Paige Hanley, Lacy Solimo, Bella White, Keira Wohlers and Julukbia Atkinson were excited to see each other, ready to start their final term at primary school.

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Which carbon isotope is used for radiocarbon dating?

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What word describes an infectious disease that doesn’t increase or disappear in a population; a) epidemic, b) endemic, c) pandemic?

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A male Satin Bowerbird decorates his nest with various items of what colour to get the girls?

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Where would you find your distal phalanges?

Quiz answers: 1. Carbon dating compares the levels of the radioactive carbon-14 isotope with nonradioactive isotopes. 2. A disease that doesn’t increase or disappear in a population is endemic. 3. Male Bowerbirds collect blue bling to decorate their nests and impress females.4. Your distal phalanges are the bones in the tips of your fingers and toes.5. Cochineal is a red dye.

STUDENTS from foundation to year six spent the day in their house teams during Science Week activities last term.

It allowed them to mix with other ages and also saw siblings work alongside one another to partake in rotations with a science focus.

This year’s theme was ‘Glass - more than meets the eye’ and activities included building rafts, creating carriages to travel along a zipline, making stained glass windows and cookies.

THE return of students to the final term of the year is exciting for all, but for year six students, it also comes with some nerves and wonderings about what lays ahead for them at secondary school.

Living in the moment can be no more true for these young students as they enjoy the company of their peers throughout the final 11 weeks, before heading off to potentially different secondary settings.

It is always great to see the strong friendships that develop over the seven years of primary school.

Making connections and having strong social skills and resilience will allow the school’s students to confront their new surroundings, however for the time being they will have fun with their peers and teachers and appreciate everyone in their lives.

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Cochineal is a dye made from crushed bugs. What colour is it?

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Mental Health Month 2022

Bringing mental health into focus AFTER a tough few years for regional Victorians, it’s time to start a conversation about the importance of mental health.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing - it affects how we think, feel and act.

Just like your physical health, it’s easy for your mental health to get knocked off balance.

If you or someone you know is struggling, a great first step is to reach out for help whether that be to a family member or friend, or a health professional.

“Encouraging people to reach out for support is the key,” Gateway Health general manager mental health and wellbeing, Alana Pund said.

As is making sure that people know there are services available.

“Don’t be afraid to call Lifeline or Beyond Blue or get on their websites to find resources in your area.

“But also talk to someone.

“They might be the right person, or they may be able to find the right information.”

It’s not just about taking action when you are struggling.

Like physical fitness, you can strengthen your psychological health by exercising it in small ways each day.

zzz ON HAND TO HELP: HeadtoHealth Wellness support co-ordinator Laurie Fitzpatrick with HeadtoHealth mental health nurse Jessica Cullen, program manager counselling and wellbeing Karen Murison and HeadtoHealth LGBTIQA+ wellness support co-ordinator Aden Hemmerling.

There are some simple things you can do to elevate your mood and become more resilient including staying active, eating well and getting enough sleep and making social connection especially face-to-face - a priority.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from

childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Join Gateway Health at the Grit and Resilience Festival on October 10 at King George Gardens, Wangaratta.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing team will be running a stall at the festival, which is a

free, family friendly event being run by the Grit and Resilience Program in partnership with Mind Australia and the Centre Against Violence.

The Gateway Health team will be available from 4pm-6pm to speak to local community members about the services

and supports available.

If you, or someone you know, is in crisis or severe distress and requires immediate support, please call the North East & Border Mental Health Triage Service on 1300 104 211, attend a hospital emergency department, or call 000.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Gateway Health offers professional and confidential counselling and mental health services provided in safe, supportive and non-threatening environments.

Phone: (03) 5723 2000

Email: info@gatewayhealth.org.au

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WHAT’S ON

Steinway on Stage today FOUR Cathedral College Wangaratta students and a Myrtleford musician will perform in this year’s final Steinway on Stage event today from 6pm to 7pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

Student Sophie Bussell, Ruby Hanlon, Anabel Hart and Mattae Roso will present items from their Australian Music Examination Board studies in the first half of the program, with Myrtleford’s to include a mix of blues, jazz and ragtime improvisation, as well as modern and old-time classics.

Steinway on Stage is a series of intimate twilight concerts featuring Wangaratta’s Steinway Grand Piano, with the audience gathered on the stage, and tickets are available at www.wpacc.com.au or by calling 5722 8105.

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll A PRODUCTION of Ray Lawler’s classic play Summer of the Seventeenth Doll will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday night.

Lawler’s much loved tale of Queensland cane cutters and Melbourne barmaids has endured because the characters and their dilemmas are so true, beautifully observed, humorous and poignant.

Directed by the award-winning Denny Lawrence and supported by a highlyexperienced creative team, see it at 7.30pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

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(March 21 to April 19) You might not like the sudden setback in your plans. But keep that headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enjoy the

respite from your recent hectic schedule, but be ready to plunge into a new round of social activities. A new contact holds much potential for the future.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) A trusted colleague has news that could change your perception of a current workplace situation.

What had seemed unfair might prove to be highly favorable after all.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) You still need to watch what you say and how you say it. What you assert as honesty, others might perceive as Crabbiness. Be patient. This difficult period clears up by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Royalness

needs some time away from the limelight to catch up on things, whether it’s tidying up your desk or making those calls you’ve put off. You’re back in the center of things by the weekend.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

Honesty is the best policy, of course. But, you’ll do better at achieving your goals if you can be less aggressive and more circumspect in how you phrase your comments.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Your ability to maintain your balance in confusing situations continues to work for you. Stay on the steady course, one step at a time. The weekend shows improvement.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Your indecisiveness could simply be your keen Scorpian sense warning you to be wary of making a commitment. Take this time to do a more thorough investigation.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Good news: New information comes your way to help you make a more informed decision on how to deal with the opportunity that has opened up for you.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) This is a good time to reinforce your self-confidence by acknowledging your own good qualities. A lull in your social life ends by the weekend. Have fun.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) It’s a good time to let those recently pent-up emotions flow more freely. Why not start by letting the people you care for know how you really feel about them?

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Resist offers, no matter how well-intentioned, to help with a personal decision. Only you know what must be done, and you have the emotional strength to follow through.

JAZZ GROOVES: Get ready to dance to some big band jazz when High Society Jazz Orchestra including Doug McGregor, Rob Humphrey and David Ashfield, play at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Saturday night.

High Society Jazz Orchestra to play at The Vine Hotel ENJOY an enchanting night of ‘big band’ jazz and dance floor favourites when the High Society Jazz Orchestra plays music from the 1920s to 1940s at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Saturday night.

Involving 11 musicians, the band’s repertoire is best described as a combination of hot, sweet and novelty, and in keeping with the ethos of the era, while the musicians do not take themselves too seriously - they are seriously talented and always “dress to impress”.

High Society Jazz Orchestra was formed in 2007 and Stephen McGregor, Doug McGregor and Rob Humphrey were among its founding members.

Stephen is currently musical director of the band; his lifelong love of playing and performing inspired by his father, Doug.

In turn, Doug was inspired by his father (Stephen’s grandfather), who played in the 1920s jazz era and gave his son a much-loved saxophone in his teenage years.

Stephen and Doug are both multi-instrumentalists and have performed in dance, rock, concert, brass and swing bands; and in pit orchestras for local theatre productions.

Rob Humphrey, who has been playing brass since childhood, started in a the local brass band and progressed through dance and concert bands, wind

ensembles, pit orchestras and other combos in Melbourne and the North East, including playing with the Border Music Camp for seven years.

He plays trumpet and sings lead vocals in High Society Jazz Orchestra.

The founding trio are joined by well-known local vocalist Linda Simpson, who has also sung with Jazzaratta, and former club musician and experienced accompanist, pianist Sandra Williams.

On drums is Lorne Campbell who played in a wide variety of cabaret and jazz bands throughout the 60s and 70s and with various groups in the region.

Rounding out the orchestra are more consummate musicians including trombonist David Ashfield, saxophonist Bryce McMurray and trumpeter David Roe, with guitar and six-string banjo player Bruce Burton and special guest for this performance, Colin Anderson, who plays sax, clarinet, harmonica, and also sings.

This performance is the third by local jazz bands, warming up locals for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues at the beginning of November.

The show starts at 8pm and tickets are available at www. thevinehotel.net.au with meals available from 6pm and plenty of space for dancing.

Open Gardens in October

Denis Walter performs matinee show

Finding Elvis with afternoon tea

WANGARATTA Friends of Lacluta will host an open gardens fundraising event involving three spectacular gardens in Wangaratta this Sunday.

The gardens are in Park Lane, Stamps Lane and Boweya Road in Boweya and they will be open from 10am until 4pm with a Devonshire tea available all day at the Boweya garden and live music.

Entry is $10 per garden, or $20 for all three gardens, with payment by cash only (no EFTPOS) and funds raised will support a range of projects helping communities in Timor Leste.

BROADCASTER and television host, Denis Walter is celebrating four decades of his illustrious music career, presenting a special concert featuring songs from his new album Yesterday Once More at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, October 14.

It features great Australian tracks including Easybeats ‘Friday On My Mind’ and ‘She’s So Fine’, the 1975 John Paul Young’s classic, ‘Yesterday’s Hero’, the Jon English classics ‘Six Ribbons’ and ‘Hollywood Seven’.

A national treasure, hear Denis Walter’s unmistakable voice singing classic songs of the 60s and 70s during the matinee show starting at 10.30am with tickets at www.wpacc.com.au.

ENJOY an afternoon of Elvis entertainment and afternoon tea at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre as part of the Seniors Festival, on Tuesday, October 11 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Proudly supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta and being held in the Memorial Hall, Finding Elvis stars Michael Hogan as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, singing the all-time favourite music of Elvis Presley.

Tickets are available now at www. wpacc.com.au or by calling 5722 8105.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas KING VALLEY IN BRIEF

Moyhu trivia night MOYHU Primary School will hold a trivia night fundraiser at the Moyhu Bowls Club on Saturday with a barbecue from 6.30pm and the first question from 7pm.

The event returns after a two year hiatus and teams are invited to book now as placed are limited, with tables of six to 10 people and tickets $15 per person.

BYO nibbles with drinks at bar prices and bookings can be made by calling 5727 9298.

King Valley CWA meeting THE King Valley CWA AGM and meeting at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall (old RSL) next Tuesday, October 11 from 6pm.

VOTE FUN: Damian Callinan will don mayoral robes to poke fun at local council when Mayor For A Day comes to the Edi Upper Hall on Friday, October 14.

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Damian Callinan to play mayor in Edi Upper

MULTI award-winning comedian, actor and writer Damian Callinan will visit the King Valley next week to perform his show Mayor For A Day at the Edi Upper Hall.

The special event is being hosted by King Valley Arts Presents with support from National Recovery and Resilience Agency, Regional Arts Victoria, Creative Victoria and the Edi Upper Hall and Recreational Reserve Committee, who will provide a traditional supper.

Damian Callinan is best known

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host an in-house movie at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, today from 1.30pm.

Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm - all in the clubrooms or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room.

Breakfast at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway will be held on Friday, October 7 from 8am.

Next Wednesday, the club will host bingo at its clubrooms from 1.30pm.

THE Royal Children’s Hospital Wangaratta Auxiliary will hold a street stall at the kiosk (corner Murphy and Reid Streets) on Thursday, October 6.

Knitted goods, jams, sauces and freshly made lamingtons will be on sale.

WANGARATTA Newcomers will hold their next meeting tomorrow, Thursday, October 6, from 2pm to 3.30pm at Intermezzo Cafe.

Join the group for a cuppa, a chat, and to meet some new people.

For more information phone Susan on 0412 497 183 or Ann on 0435 275 864.

BARNAWARTHA Hall will host a 100 year celebration birthday ball on Saturday, October 8.

There will be dancing from 8pm to midnight, with a seven-piece old time dance band.

Entry is $25 per person, and dress is ‘after five’, with supper provided.

All welcome to celebrate this historic event.

to television and film audiences for his roles on Skithouse, Before The Game and Backyard Ashes as well as his regular guest appearances on shows such as Spicks and Specks and the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala.

In Mayor for a Day, he slips on the mayoral robes for 24 hours to run his comedic eye over our region.

After the one-man, public service campaigner has taken in all he can, he rocks up to the hall armed only with a projector and a microphone.

U3A Wangaratta will host a morning tea at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street on Tuesday, October 11 from 10.30 am to 12.30pm to promote its program of courses for 2023.

All interested seniors are welcome to attend.

LOCAL breast care nurses will host a morning tea at Cafe The PreVue on Tuesday, October 11 from 9am to 11am.

The event is being held to recognise Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and will be a chance to gather and socialise, as well as learn about and support the services available to local residents.

Funds raised on the day will go to support local services.

ELDORADO Senior Citizens Club will hold its next community meal on Thursday, October 13 from 12 noon at the Eldorado Community Hall. All welcome.

COME and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club on Wednesday, October 19 from 10am.

All necessary equipment is provided. Please wear flat, covered shoes, no bookings required.

Phone 0429 166 016 for more information.

BOORHAMAN CWA will host an open garden event on Sunday, October 23 at 1610 Boorhaman Road, Boorhaman from 10am to 3pm.

Entry is $10, morning and afternoon tea included.

There will be a trading table with

His ironclad campaign promise is that the council chambers will be ringing with the constituent’s laughter as he reports his findings at this very unofficial council meeting.

Combining photos, observations, municipal advice, community interactions, colourful yarns and his uncanny eye for seeing things locals don’t, Callinan will have the town thinking he’s been residing there for a year rather than a day.

Reviewers have described the show as hilarious - and

SOCIAL CALENDAR plants, books and preserves, and a raffle with numerous prizes.

CANCER Council Victoria’s Wangaratta volunteer group will host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Monday, October 24 from 7.30am to 9.30am at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway in Ryley Street.

Guest speaker is Caz Sammon, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring coordinator for Wangaratta, and a community partner with the Grit and Resilience Program consortium.

Tickets are $30, and can be obtained by contacting Barb Thomas on 0419 889 804.

a delightful way for a local community to come together and laugh with and at themselves, in a celebration of local stories.

Presented by Hey Boss, see it on Friday, October 14 at 7pm, with the bar and doors open from 6.30pm and drinks available at bar prices.

Tickets are $30 per person, which includes supper provided by the hall committee, making it a great way for the community to connect and enjoy a fun night out close to home, available at www. trybooking.com/CCIMX. Eldorado Community Hall.

KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596.

GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla’s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am.

All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information.

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street.

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126.

OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta.

New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start.

The competition runs until 3.30pm4pm, followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the

LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but

King Valley Residents Association meeting THE next King Valley Residents Association meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11 at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve from 6pm to 8pm with all welcome to attend.

Art show closing date extended ENTRIES for this year’s King Valley Art Show have been extended, but will close today.

Artwork needs to be delivered on October 22 and 23 from 10am until 3pm, with the exhibition to run from Saturday, October 29 to Monday, October 31.

Find out more by visiting www. kingvalleyarts.com.au. enjoying fun and friendship.

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street.

All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, this group may be for you.

Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828.

WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra rehearses each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue.

New string and wind players are welcome to rehearsals to try out.

For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month.

For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au.

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The funeral service to celebrate the life of Dianne Jean Glenister will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Monday, October 10, 2022 commencing at 10.30am.

Private cremation will follow.

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THE four day weekend saw mixed results for local hospitality business, with an uplift of visitation not enough for many to cover the penalty rates paid to stay open.

The public holiday Thursday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, coupled with the AFL Grand Final holiday on Friday, saw many businesses stay closed across the rural city, with one economist saying the extra holiday cost the Australian economy around $2 billion.

Shayne Gannon from the Old Town and Country Tavern said the extra public holiday changed the flow of business after a steady start to the school holiday period.

“We had a really solid Wednesday night, since it was the end of the week,” she said, “but the busier periods landed at different times than we anticipated which made it a little bit harder”.

“I certainly wasn’t a fan of the additional public holiday.

“I think there was a lot of other ways we could’ve shown respect to the Queen and throwing an extra public holiday was certainly

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“It was never going to be busy enough to accommodate for what it cost us to stay open.

“Even though we had great services and a lot of people around, unfortunately it’s still not viable to help cover what it costs to trade on public holidays.

“I think any small business being thrown a last

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minute public holiday in the mix is difficult, as we had a lot of issues with suppliers, getting stock, and it threw a sense of confusion into everything.”

Ms Gannon said she expected solid business for the duration of the school holidays, despite counting the losses from the long weekend.

In the King Valley, Linda

sure on how we would go on Saturday....the morning was very busy and it continued throughout the day, even when the footy was on we still had lots of people coming through.

“The Edi Cutting has a lot of campers and there’s a lot more movement in the area at the moment.”

Celeste Brockwell, council’s manager - economic

Newton said her La Cantina winery experience was a better than expected weekend for business, after staying closed on Thursday out of respect for the Queen.

“The weekend was really good; we had lots of people around, lots of visitation, it was good to have people back in the valley,” she said.

“Friday I was expecting it to be busy but we weren’t

development, environment and compliance, said the rural city was pleased to be welcoming an increasing number of visitors to the region this spring.

“Accommodation providers are reporting consistently high occupancy rates over weekends, in addition to weekly corporate stays,” Ms Brockwell said.

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THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm.

The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

c REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.

c HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.

c FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.

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Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead.

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Teens look to the future with uni

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday.

The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities.

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra.

“I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said.

“It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve.

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said.

“Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now.

“Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm.

A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor.

For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+.

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+.

Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+.

Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure.

Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+.

Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice.

Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

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Adored by her children Kristen, Jacqueline and David, nephew Angus and niece Ramona, and their spouses Travis, Alex, Tess and Frank.

Deeply cherished grandma of Abbey, Matilda, Felicia, Charlotte, and Max, and great Auntie (‘Auntie Dianne’) of Hazel, Neave and Bronte.

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SPORT TEAM LISTS

RICHELIEU EAGLES (NAMIBIA) Gerhard Erasmus (c) JJ Smit (vc) Jan Frylinck Divan la Cock Tangeni Lungameni Bernard Scholtz Nicol Loftie-Eaton Ben Shikongo Lohan Louwrens Ruben Trumpelmann Zane Green Karl Birkenstock Michael van Lingen Stephen Baard David Wiese Helao YaFrance

RARING TO GO: Pace bowler Brad Wheal, keeper Matthew Cross and big hitting Calum Macleod will be a big part of Scotland’s preparation tournament this week before moving down to Hobart for the start of their T20 World Cup campaign.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Wet Wangaratta reminding Scottish team of home

BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

SCOTLAND’S T20 International team is confident it can use this weeks’ warm-up tournament as the perfect preparation to take some big scalps on the world stage in upcoming T20 World Cup. Scotland arrived in Wangaratta on Saturday to take part in the warm-up tournament scheduled to start at 10am this morning at the HP Barr Reserve.

Rain is expected to hamper the first day of play today and for most of the week, and in substitute Scotland had an unofficial practice match against Namibia yesterday to ensure both teams could get as much cricket played as possible.

Scotland coach Shane Burger said Wangaratta has brought him a similar country town feeling to his home country South Africa.

“The community is really engaging which is brilliant, I found that over the past few days walking around people have been really friendly, they’re craving cricket in Wangaratta and this is the perfect opportunity for them to pounce on an event like this,” he said.

“And for us it’s amazing to be able to come into an environment where the people are really welcoming and we have an opportunity to prepare for a World Cup here.

“It’s great to be here and we’re looking forward to spending time here.”

Burger said the opportunity to live outside of the COVID-19 bubbles of last year’s World Cup will give him the chance to better embrace the Australian culture and get his players in the mindset to excel in the tournament.

“First thing is just acclimitising and getting guys accustomed to the Aussie conditions and culture which is really important,” he said.

SCOTLAND Richard Berrington (c) George Munsey Michael Leask Bradley Wheal Chris Sole Chris Greaves Safyaan Sharif Josh Davey Matthew Cross (vc) Calum MacLeod Hamza Tahir Mark Watt Brandon McMullen Michael Jones Craig Wallace

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HUDDLED UP: Coach Shane Burger addressing his Scotland squad before Monday’s training session.

“The other thing would be to get loads of cricket in, get loads of cricket training, and the third thing is to start galvanising the team to where we want to be over the next couple of weeks and just trying to get the mindset and the mentality right.

“We come into Wangaratta early, we’ve got some really good competition in Namibia and the BBL teams who will be great to play against; so it will be a wonderful event and a really good preparation for us.”

Captain Richard Berrington leads an improving Scotland side, headlined by seamers Josh Davey and Brad Wheal and veteran batsmen Henry Munsey and Calum Macleod.

Vice-captain and keeper Matthew Cross said the community has given him and the team a warm welcome and is making a considerate effort to be out and about in their time here.

“Everyone seems really friendly,

they know we’re here and have been nice and welcoming, telling us where to go and what to do, so far it’s been very good,” he said.

“We’ve come off the back of a home summer so we’ve been playing a lot of cricket so I think it’s just getting used to the conditions, adapting to the time difference and hopefully playing some really good cricket.

“We’ve been pretty lucky the Wangaratta council have put this on for us and we’ve just got to make the most out of it.”

Scotland’s T20 World Cup campaign begins in the Group Stage on October 17 when they take on the West Indies in Hobart.

To make the Super 12 stage of the tournament, Scotland will have to navigate a tough group consisting of the West Indies, Ireland and Zimbabwe.

Cross said there is enough talent in the squad to take it up to anyone on the

world stage and is prepared for what’s going to be a busy few weeks to come.

“We’ve played against all three teams of late and have had some pretty good games so the first job will be to get through the group stage and hopefully take a few big scalps after that,” he said.

Schedule: Wednesday, October 5 10am Richelieu Eagles (Namibia) vs Lahore Qalandars.

10am Scotland vs Melbourne Renegades Academy.

2pm Richelieu Eagles (Namibia) vs Melbourne Stars Academy.

Thursday, October 6 10am Richelieu Eagles (Namibia) vs Melbourne Renegades Academy.

10am Scotland vs Lahore Qalandars.

2pm Scotland vs Melbourne Stars Academy.

Saturday, October 8 10am Richelieu Eagles (Namibia) vs Scotland.

Mackenzie Harvey (c) Jake Fraser-McGurk Ruwantha Kellapotha Campbell Kellaway Jack Lalor Will Lovell Tom Mathieson Mark Murphy Fergus O’Neill Jack Prestwidge James Seymour Kyle Williamson

MELBOURNE STARS ACADEMY Liam Blackford Lachie Bangs Dylan Brasher Brody Couch Xavier Crone Matt Hennig Jai Lemire Jono Merlo Tom O’Connell Tom Rogers Conor Rutland

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AFLNEB open expressions of interest AFL NORTH East Border is pleased to open an expression of interest for voluntary director positions with the AFL North East Border Commission.

AFL North East Border was established in 2013 to govern Australian Rules football in the North East Region and is affiliated to AFL Victoria Country and consists of a nine-person independent commission.

Charged with governing and managing the game locally, AFL North East Border provides local solutions for local issues and aims to promote the sustainability and growth of community football through sound governance and leadership.

The region spans across 11 Local Government Areas in North East Victoria and Southern NSW and includes more than 60 clubs in seven leagues and a regional umpiring department.

With currently three vacant director positions, the commission is excited to be opening this opportunity up across the region.

The commission is seeking to attract individuals with a range of diverse skills and experiences who will complement and build on the existing knowledge of the commission.

For information regarding the expression of interest process please go to www.aflneb.com.au.

Expression of interest close at 5 pm Wednesday, October 12.

Lady Warriors underdone in CBL season opener

LAY UP: Ebony Norris led the scoring for the Warriors in their 43-69 loss to Wodonga on Saturday.

THE first round of the 2022/23 North East Women’s Country Basketball League was a harsh lesson for the Wangaratta Warriors, defeated 43-69 by Wodonga Lady Wolves on the court at the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday.

A cobbled-together squad made the trip to Wodonga, where they faced a tough opponent.

Wangaratta only managed to score 10 points in the first half, left trailing the Lady Wolves by 22 points at halftime.

The Warriors soon found their rhythm through the third quarter, led on the scoreboard by Ebony Norris (10 points), and didn’t let the margin balloon out like it had earlier in the match.

Coach Scott Butler said despite the 26-point loss, the team performed well with limited preparation time.

“It was pretty much decided not even a month ago that coaching applications are out and teams were trying to be selected,” he said.

“The timing was just really short coming into the season - it’s not ideal, not for a senior team.

“Not much preparation, so I wasn’t too sure what to expect during the game.

“The first half was probably the half that got us.

“They probably got a 20-point lead on us in the first half, then we had to climb our way back through the game, try to drag our way

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back into the game through that.”

With a scheduled bye for this weekend, the Warriors will use the time to sneak in some more training sessions to be ready for their round three clash on the road to Wallan.

“The whole team was pretty wonderful, they’re a young team and we’ve got a few other girls coming into it but they’re a young team,” Butler said.

“They really impressed because we only had one real, serious training run for about an hour and a half.

“What they did against probably a team that’s going to challenge for the grand final this season, they did really well.

“Ebony Norris was probably one of the better players but hopefully Olivia Storer comes into the program in the next three or four weeks.

“I’m just looking forward to the season ahead and seeing what these girls can produce.

“I think they were all happy with the result, that’s the main thing - they knew they were always going to be down a little bit but I think they all looked at the scoreboard at the end and thought they were in the fight this season.”

Fierce contest at inline hockey cup THE North East’s premier inline hockey side, the Border Benchwarmers, competed at the Elders BSB Cup in Bendigo two weeks ago, for a tournament of intense action.

Comprised of players from Wangaratta, Albury and Wodonga, the Benchwarmers compete in inline hockey, which is much like ice hockey but played wearing inline skates (roller blades) instead of ice skates.

The Benchwarmers entered teams in the division one and two competitions and took on teams from across the country.

Division one skipper Cameron Buckingham (pictured) led the club well against the competition, but neither side was able to take home the cup this year.

For more information on the club, or if you want to take up the sport, find the Border Benchwarmers on Facebook.

ADVANCE: Cameron Buckingham in action for the Border Benchwarmers.

PHOTO: Stacey Grimshaw

STARS: The under 15 State Netball Titles side with Wangaratta girls Holly McCarthy and Amelia Sharp, Skylah McPherson and Imogen Robinson present.

Wangaratta Netball Association players shine at state titles

HOLLY McCarthy and Amelia Sharp from Wangaratta Rovers and Skylah McPherson and Imogen Robinson from the Wangaratta Netball Association were selected to represent the North East region at the state titles netball tournament held at the State Netball Centre last weekend.

All 19 regions were represented with the under 15 team coached by Fiona Boyer and Bianca Mann and assisted by Stacey Lamb finishing ninth overall.

Addison Miller from Wangaratta Rovers and Wangaratta Netball Association was a training partner in the under 17 squad

that finished the tournament in seventh place.

The tournament takes place once a year with the best young talent from the area selected to take part in the three day tournament.

The girls have been training for months with athletes from Yarrawonga, Albury, Wodonga, Lavington and Wangaratta in the team.

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Magpies on the hunt for female footballers

By WILLSON MACK

GREAT START: Maree Sullivan took out section four at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club’s opening weekend of play.

Opening weekend of lawn tennis a hit

By PHIL PECK

WHAT a glorious day it was for the opening day of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club.

The juniors were the first cab off the rank with some eager players showing some early form.

This Saturday the juniors will start at 8:30am.

Players don’t have to commit to play every week, but they must enter each week that they plan to play.

They can enter online on the juniors page of the WLTC website, or arrive early at the courts and enter their name.

Play will continue each Saturday up until the Christmas break, Hot Shots/Coaching: Hot Shots will begin on October 8 at 8:30am and the Hot Shot League at 9:15am.

Club coach, Doug Smith can be contacted for all your Hot Shots and general coaching needs on 0448 396 496.

The senior aggregate got off to a flyer with eight courts being used and what can one say about the condition of them.

A truer bounce one has not been seen with not a blade of grass out of sync.

Lines marked to perfection, but that did not stop a few calling the odd one out when in fact the ball had glanced across the line enough to leave a white mark on the ball.

A quick wipe of the ball and all evidence was removed and play continued.

Tennis was the winner on the day as everyone came out to enjoy.

There were a few standouts on the day with Sam Allen taking sec-

tion one with some strong serves, then in section two it was Kevin Callahan who, after a strict training regime of not doing much at all, came out and smashed some classic flat forehands into the midriff of his opponents.

After a strong winter’s competition, Bryan Scobie left nothing in the tank and blasted his way to an impressive win in section three.

Court seven had some terrific play with Maree Sullivan winning the chocolates on the day by only dropping the one set by the barest of margins in a tiebreaker.

Geoff Allen and Greg Renner went toe-to-toe in section five with Geoff winning by a solidarity game and then in section six the rustiest old frame one ever did see in Des Steele won out with 21 games.

Simone Weston is racking up the frequent driving numbers as again she made the track up the highway all the way from Mt Evelyn with her husband Ash to come out the winner in section seven.

It definitely states the obvious that the courts are great when people are driving that distance to play here in Merriwa Park.

Max McAulliffe had the headband on for all to see as he outplayed all in section eight.

Entries to the Saturday aggregate play are needed to be in prior to 12:30pm and can be done a number of ways, either through the club website www.wanglawntennis.com.au, via phone (03) 5721 2438, or simply by placing your name on the aggregate sheet in the clubhouse.

THE Wangaratta Football Netball Club is looking towards the future of Australian Rules football.

Like many local clubs around Australia, the Magpies are looking to introduce a women’s team to their football netball club.

The proposed team will play in the North East’s Female Football League, against the likes of archrivals Wangaratta Rovers who have gathered plenty of numbers since joining the league two years ago.

Wangaratta’s Russell Canning is looking forward to introducing some new female sides.

“We’re seeking expressions of interests from both players and coaches regarding a new female team,” Canning said.

“We’re hoping to field at least one age group if not all so if you’re interested email footballsops@wangmagpies. com.au.

“We feel like a female team will really add to our club, especially considering we’re building standalone female change rooms that we’re hoping to have done before the start of the season.

“We’re going to be the only club to have female changerooms for footballers which is a really big thing.”

Along with the current football and netball club, the Magpies also have an all-abilities team - the Merriwa Magpies.

“We’ve got men’s teams, netball teams and an allabilities team so we feel like a female team will really round out the club,” Canning said.

“We did have a female team a few years ago but that folded so we’re really keen to get another one up and running.

“There seems to be plenty of girls interested in playing football so hopefully we can get a few teams together.”

Wangaratta archers celebrate Howell-Gray Cup WANGARATTA Archers celebrated their tenth year supporting archery on the border.

The two founding members, Hugh Howell and Geoff Gray, are remembered each year with the staging of the Howell Gray Cup. This is a handicap shoot so that all archers can compete on a level playing field.

COVID-19 caused a drop off of in memberships as with all sporting clubs in the district but even so there was a good turn out and all

archers had a great day.

In third place was Eric Pickard, second place one point back went to Eric’s mother Michelle.

First place was one by a new member to the club, Frank Zabilowicz.

This was a really good result showing the handicap process working well.

If you are looking for a sport that is a little different, why don’t you try archery.

Details can be found on the Wangaratta Archers website or by contacting the club on 0419 681 656.

WINNER: Frank Zabilowicz (right) took out the Howell-Gray Cup.

RUNNER-UP: Robert Pickard presents Michelle Pickard with her second place trophy.

BRONZE: Eric Pickard (right) finished third, presented by Robert Pickard.

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THE Wangaratta Warriors men kicked their season off in decent fashion over the weekend, coming away from their double-header with a .500 record.

The Warriors found themselves going down to Wodonga at Wodonga on Saturday night 77-68 but didn’t let that break their confidence.

They then suited up against Mansfield at home on Sunday afternoon, notching up their first victory for the season with an impressive 80-61 victory.

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Inc president, and coach for the weekend, Adam Maher, said he was pleased with the weekend as a whole.

“Considering we weren’t looking real good going into it, it was a really good weekend,” Maher said,.

“It’s a credit to the boys who managed to get some players together, we threw a bit of a motley crew together who can all play basketball.

“They were some pleasing results.”

On Saturday night, the Warriors gave up a nine point lead in the first quarter but fought back in the second to trail 41-36 at the main break.

The Warriors rolled on with their momentum in the third to then lead 54-56 at the final change, however, a 23 points to 12 final term saw Wangaratta go down.

“Wodonga are a good side and we were with them at times,” Maher said.

“We gave them a big lead in the first quarter and then

came back but they got on top in the last so if we played the full 40 minutes we might’ve been in a better position.

“Sam (Maher) and Liam (Wright) had good games on Saturday and then Liam and Lloyd (Wright) played well on Sunday so if we can get all three of them playing well we’ll be scoring 60 points comfortably.

“The side gelled really well together so I’m excited for the season.”

After getting home at 11:30pm on Saturday night, Wangaratta had to front up

for their clash against Mansfield at 10:30am on Sunday morning.

The Warriors didn’t let a lack of sleep interfere though with a 19-point victory with brothers Lloyd and Liam Wright starring with 23 and 22 points respectively.

Brodie Paul was also influential with 16 of his own.

“Sunday was a hard game after getting home so late and losing an hour of sleep to daylight savings,” Maher said.

“It was a really good win to be able to turn around Saturday night’s result.

“We got to give some

younger players like Blake (Newton) and Charlie (Maher) some court time and they didn’t look out of place.”

Despite the positive weekend, the Warriors won’t be getting ahead of themselves.

“We’re excited but we’ve got some tough sides ahead,” Maher said.

“Albury, Benalla and Seymour are going to be hard games but I think we’ll be able to take it up to Myrtleford and Wallan.”

Wangaratta have the bye this weekend before facing Wallan and Benalla in round three.

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