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Chief lauds local brigades

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GAME ON The much anticipated Wangaratta derby is set to take place at WJ Findlay Oval tomorrow afternoon in an opening round blockbuster. Gracie Reid of the Rovers and Georgia Clark of the Magpies will be lacing up in the A grade at 12:15pm, to be followed by the senior football at 2pm.

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

confront Mr Johnson over

disparaging comments he JJuryy clears l man off murder, d , manslaughter l ght charges h g had previously made. two days of deliberation. Mr Johnson, now 20, had been charged with murder following the stabbing death of Mr Henderson-Gillespie at Vincent Road’s Scout Park on the evening of August 21, 2021, after he fatally struck the deceased in the neck with a knife.

The stabbing severed the deceased’s carotid artery and jugular vein, and he was unable to be revived by emergency service crews at the scene. The court had previously heard Mr Johnson had intended to meet with a third man at the park in order to

obtain drugs, and had completed the transaction when he was allegedly punched from behind by Mr Henderson-Gillespie. Crown prosecutor Mark Gibson KC had argued Mr Johnson had acted with intent to cause serious injury or death to the accused,

while defence counsel Daniel Sala had contended his client had acted in self-defence, and had attempted to stab the deceased in the shoulder in an effort to ward off the attack. He told jurors the alleged attack had been set up by the third man, in order to

Justice Amanda Fox said jurors had played an important role in the legal process. “Trial by jury is an essential part of our criminal justice system,” she told jurors. “You have done it, if I may say, conscientiously, diligently and you have been hard working.”

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Publisher acquires newspapers in NSW IN another show of confidence it sees in the future of community newspapers, Provincial Press Group (PPG), owner/publisher of The Wangaratta Chronicle, is purchasing seven newspapers from Australian Community Media (ACM) serving New South Wales Central West and Hilltops regional and rural communities. Publications to change hands include paid weekly mastheads Parkes Champion-Post, Forbes Advocate, Canowindra News, The Grenfell Record, Cowra

Guardian, Young Witness and Boorowa News. PPG managing director Hartley Higgins said the acquisition of the mastheads will grow PPG’s North East Media’s division current 16 newspaper and magazine titles produced in Wangaratta, and follows the purchase last June of Monaro Media Group and it’s Cooma-based publications. Mr Higgins said PPG, as an independent family publisher operating in Wangaratta for over 100 years, will form a new entity - Regional

JOINING THE STABLE: Provincial Press Group (PPG), owner/ publisher of The Wangaratta Chronicle, has acquired seven newspapers in New South Wales. Media Corp - to publish the titles. Regional Media Corp

CEO Edward Higgins said his company was pleased to be the future custodian of

the regions’ long-standing newspapers that had served their respective communities for many years. “We are impressed with the regions’ progressive municipalities and look forward to engaging with all communities covered to deliver an effective local print and digital media service,” he said. The purchase of the mastheads follows an important Australian Research Council funded Deakin University report issued last week into the future of

EASTER FUNDRAISING: Katie Batchelor and Charlie Wahlert are ready to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital on Good Friday at the Boorhaman Hotel. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

EGG-CITING PROSPECT THREE-year-old Harrison Joyce was rapt to catch up with the Easter Bunny this week, and to hear that the number of chocolate eggs on offer at this evening’s OBrien Real Estate Joyce Community Easter Egg Hunt has increased from 33,500 to 57,000. That’s 426kg of chocolate set to flood Barr 2 Oval. At least 850 registrations have been received for the event, which will be held at Barr 2 between 4pm and 7pm today. The hunt will begin at 6pm, and food and drink will be available to purchase, or families may choose to bring along a picnic to share, and welcome in the Easter weekend. The fundraising event requires a gold coin donation per person on entry, and all proceeds will go to Northeast Health Wangaratta’s paediatric ward. It’s a great chance to dig deep and give back to the community. Registrations are essential for this evening’s hunt, and can be made by visiting https:// obrienrealestatejoyce.typeform.com/ easterhunt2023 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Small town’s big fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal By CHLOE JAENICKE

Donate blood and burn calories this Easter CHOCOLATE lovers have a genuine excuse to treat themselves to another Easter egg if they donate blood at the Wangaratta Lifeblood Donor Centre this Easter. People burn around 500 calories from a blood or plasma donation as the body uses energy to replace the donation. Lifeblood executive director of donor services, Cath Stone, said that’s the equivalent of approximately 12 mini Easter eggs. “While this may be good news for

your taste buds, it is even better news for the thousands of Australians who need your blood over the Easter period,” she said. “Easter is traditionally a quieter time in our donor centres because people take the opportunity to go on holiday, but the need for blood does not stop. “Lifeblood requires 5300 people with an hour to spare to fill the donation chairs to meet the demand for blood and blood products.

Australia’s country press. Edward Higgins said the report highlighted the need for a better understanding of the role regional and rural papers play in the community. “The report recognises regional and rural papers as essential services to the communities they serve,” he said. “This important distinction is underpinned by a commitment to hyperlocal public interest journalism our newspapers are proud to provide.”

“Existing and new donors are welcome, and right now we’re particularly looking for people with O negative type blood.” Thousands of people will need blood this Easter, including trauma and emergency patients, women in childbirth and people being treated for cancer. One donation can save up to three lives. To book a donation call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or download the DonateBlood app.

THE Boorhaman Hotel will be once again host a family friendly Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal fundraiser tomorrow. Last year, new owners Katie and Nick Batchelor, with the support of the local community, raised $36,459 for the appeal, beating the previous record of around $20,000. Boorhaman Hotel appeal committee member, Emma McInnes, said the Royal Children’s Hospital told them last year’s total was the most raised per capita in Victoria given the town’s population of around 135 people. Ms McInnes said the aim for this year’s fundraising is to try and at least match last year’s fundraising. While the Good Friday fundraising was an annual tradition for many years before the Batchelor family owned the pub, Ms McInnes said they continued it because of their daughter’s

experience at the Royal Children’s Hospital a couple years ago. “Charlie, the daughter of the owners, is nine now and when she was seven she spent five weeks in the Wangaratta hospital and then got transferred to the Royal Children’s hospital, and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis,” she said. Ms McInnes said fire trucks will be driving around and collecting donations before kicking off the events at the pub from 2pm, with yabby races, a jumping castle, face painting, raffles, and trike and Harley Davidson rides. After the afternoon events, the auction will start at 5pm with donated items from local businesses including a signed Holden poster from the Wangaratta Motor Group; free dinner donated by the pub itself; a 70 litre Carlton Draught esky donated by Carlton Breweries, as well as bottles of wine from local wineries and plenty of gift vouchers.

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CFA volunteers continue Good Friday tradition

DO THE RIGHT THING: Glenrowan CFA members (from left) Sharlee Smith, David Chapman, Peter Ockenden and Geoff Smith will continue the brigade’s fine tradition of supporting the Good Friday Appeal tomorrow. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

AS they have done for decades, the Glenrowan CFA will be out and about tomorrow door knocking for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. “We start at around 9.30am on Friday at Hamilton Park and then work our way back into Glenrowan and surrounding areas after lunch,” Geoff Smith, CFA Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal area manager said. “Last year we raised $7102.45 and we hope to beat that but we understand, however, that things are pretty tight for a lot of people. “We just hope people

can still dig into their pockets a little to donate to the cause.” Mr Smith thanked everyone who had made donations already, particularly at the Glenrowan Hotel who are a major supporter of the local CFA’s appeal. Keep an eye out for the fire engines and an ear out tomorrow for when they knock on your door. CFA brigade volunteers will be again walking the streets of Wangaratta tomorrow, and collectors will also be on the corner of Murphy and Reid streets this morning and tomorrow morning.

Chief lauds local brigades THE Country Fire Authority’s (CFA) top ranking official has backed the strength of brigades throughout the Wangaratta region, which he says have maintained strong volunteer numbers despite an overall decrease throughout the state. Visiting Wangaratta last week for the launch of ‘Make Tankers Ten - A History of the Wangaratta Fire Brigades’ Group’, CFA chief fire officer Jason Heffernan said he had been impressed by the resilience shown by brigades throughout the North East throughout and in the wake of COVID. Since the 2018-19 financial year, CFA brigades across the state have lost almost 1800 regular volunteers according to annual reporting, a figure compounded by a marked shift in operational members to a more support-focused role. Figures released for the 2021-22 financial year showed the CFA managed 29,084 operational volunteers and 23,721 support per-

on a Monday and do Resilient volunteers continue to serve the communityy atso 9am many hours,” he said.

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sonnel, as compared to the organisation’s 2018-19 volunteer base of 34,380 operational members and 20,241 support volunteers. According to Mr Heffernan, the shift had not had a noticeable impact on the ability of North East brigades to respond. “Such is the nature of a volunteer organisation is that volunteer numbers will fluctuate and they will always continue to fluctuate - that’s what we call the volunteer life cycle,” he said. “People come into an organisation, they spend a period of time and then typically other things take over in their life, they tend to leave the organisation for a period of time, and a successful volunteer organisation would then get them

VOLUNTEER STRENGTH: CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan (right), pictured with Greta brigade member David Salau, has lauded the ability of local brigades to continue to strengthen in the wake of COVID. PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm back later on in life. “Certainly here in the Wangaratta region, the brigades are quite strong - I know they’re very in tune with their communities and they’re constantly building their local brigades. “That’s why CFA will always be advocating to recruit

new volunteers, to have new people coming into our great organisation, to engage with our youth - young members are our future.” More than 1000 junior CFA members were last year involved as support volunteers, according to CFA reporting. Wangaratta Group officer

Lachlan Gales said the CFA has a unique volunteering culture throughout the state. “You don’t necessarily choose when your volunteering will happen - you choose when that pager goes off and it’s not something where you can lock in the shift at a local op shop where you’ll be there

“It’s a very challenging form of volunteerism.” Ahead of tomorrow’s Good Friday fundraising efforts, Mr Gales said nine of the region’s 16 brigades would be out on their trucks physically collecting donations. Wangaratta, Wangaratta South, Glenrowan, Springhurst, Bowser, Eldorado, Boorhaman, Killawarra and Laceby West brigade volunteers will be out tomorrow, rattling tins to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital. “There are also brigade members where if their own brigade isn’t involved, they’ll get on board and assist either in Wangaratta or with adjoining brigades,” Mr Gales said. “It’s a really important part of the year for our people to make this contribution - it’s on one level got nothing to do with firefighting, but it does reflect the values of these people that their impulse to assist community is in their DNA.”

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Interest rate reprieve, but when will they fall? By STEVE KELLY

INTEREST rates could be on ice for the rest of the year and Wangaratta finance expert Tony Ruvolo believes the Reserve Bank will take some time to assess the economic landscape before they know the real impact of 10 cash rate hikes since May 2022. Mr Ruvolo, managing director at Winsec Savings and Loans, said the forecast for more Reserve Bank cash rate increases depends on which prediction you read, but rates are likely to fall in 2024, the question is when and by how much. “I’ve been following the chief economist for Westpac and he believed that rates would be put on hold in April and he was spot

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on, but I think a lot of other people thought this as well,” he said. “The RBA needs time to digest all the data and what they’ve done to the economy and that doesn’t happen in a month - it usually takes between six to nine months to flow on through. “I think the Reserve Bank will sit, watch and wait and there may be another increase this year depending on how the economy goes, but they also predict that rates will start to come back down again in 2024.” Westpac predicts the cash rate, currently at 3.6 per cent, will fall to 3.05pc by June 2024 and then to 2.85pc in December next year, which should mean a reduction to home loan rates. “Global issues could play a hand in alternative outcomes,

with three banks in the US going under with the bail out of Credit Suisse, which wasn’t there a month ago, and that has impacted on the US economy,” Mr Ruvolo said. During COVID many people with a steady income saved their money as they were not able to spend it on usual living expenses such as hospitality, entertainment and travel. This has delayed a downturn with the economy as people have been spending this money on goods and services despite the sharp increase in interest rates. “That spend might be gone by next year and then we might see some more realistic data but people at the moment are still buying with CORE Logic data

showing property prices in Sydney starting to increase again,” Mr Ruvolo said. The war in Ukraine is continuing to have an effect on the global economies with higher petroleum costs and there could be other US banks going under. Mr Ruvolo believes that plans to reinvigorate migration could also have an impact on the economy, considering the existing housing crisis in Australia. The demand for rentals with record low vacancy rates in areas like Wangaratta is very much an ongoing issue and raises pressure on an already competitive market. Westpac economist Bill Evans predicts the Australian economy to grow this year by 1pc, and 1.5pc next year.

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abstract and mainly animals including a few sea animals and horses so there will be a varied amount of sculptures,” he said. Mr Anderson decided to open the sculpture park in Eldorado after COVID made it hard for him to travel with his art across the country. “I thought, why not have everything at home instead

of doing the 25,000kms to 30,000kms on the road every year carting sculptures around the country, why don’t I get everyone to come to me,” he said. “I think my stuff is a little bit more community minded as lot of my works would be very appealing to the public,” he said.

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FREE EASTER FUN DAY FOR ALL COMMUNITY THIS SATURDAY WANGARATTA Baptist Church will be hosting a Free Easter Fun Day or the whole community on Easter Saturday at Apex Park from 10am to 2pm. “After hearing from so many families who attended our Free Summer Fun Days in January that our town needs more things like this, we heard them, and so planned this Free Easter Fun Day for Easter Saturday,” Pastor Aaron Wardle from Wangaratta Baptist Church said. “We are passionate about bringing hope to our community, and this is just one very practical way to do that.” The event will feature a jumping castle, an adventure tools toy workshop, face

painting, a plaster painting craft activity, a free sausage sizzle and hot cross buns, as well as an Easter egg hunt. Pastor Aaron said the Rural City of Wangaratta has been supportive of this event with some funding, and Coles has been very generous donating sausages and bread for the barbecue. “It has been amazing to see the community not only attend these free fun days, but to also have such generous support from businesses like Coles who have donated more than 1000 sausages to every fun day we have held,” he said. “That has been such an encouragement, as they have seen the great value of generously blessing the commu-

nity with us. “Easter brings many visitors to the region, so it will be wonderful to bring hope to visitors and locals alike.” There is no requirement to book to attend the event - everyone is encouraged to turn up on the day. In addition to the event, Wangaratta Baptist Church also has two Easter services on Good Friday at 10am and Easter Sunday also at 10am. Both services are open to everyone and are at the church at 1 Sisely Avenue, Wangaratta. For more information contact Pastor Aaron Wardle on 0415 721 590 or at aaron@ wangarattabaptist.com.au, or visit the Free Easter Fun Day on Facebook.

EASTER HUNT: Pastor Aaron Wardle is excited to share the Easter fun event with local families on Easter Saturday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Inland Rail works begin AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Inland Rail contractor McConnell Dowell will carry out preparatory works and utility investigations in and around the Wangaratta Railway Station in April and May, ahead of major construction work. ARTC Victoria and South Australia projects general

manager, Ed Walker, said the works will bring opportunities for local businesses to participate in their delivery. “There will also be a positive flow-on effect for motels, retailers, cafes and restaurants and a range of service providers,” he said. Residents can expect minor vegetation removal in the project area, traffic man-

agement and speed restrictions, trucks and other vehicles entering and exiting the work site from Green Street, and heavy vehicles including loaders, excavators and rollers operating on site. Works to facilitate the Inland Rail project - with double-stacked freight trains to run from Melbourne to Brisbane - will bring significant

changes to the Wangaratta Railway Station precinct. In order to increase clearance for the higher freight trains passing through Wangaratta: • the two Wangaratta Railway Station footbridges will be removed and replaced with a single pedestrian underpass; • railway tracks will be

lowered and the Green Street bridge will be replaced in the same location on the same alignment; and • the existing track and platform on the eastern side of Wangaratta Railway Station will be relocated, so it sits parallel to the current track on the western side of the station. McConnell Dowell project

manager Tom Foley said residents will be kept informed of all upcoming works and the company will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum. For any concerns or enquiries phone 1800 732 761 or email victoriaprojects@ artc.com.au, or visit the ARTC shopfront at 48a Norton Street, Wangaratta.

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Portraits celebrating the magic of books and reading By SIMONE KERWIN AUTHOR Stephen King once described books as “a uniquely portable magic”. The local residents featured in the current exhibition at the Bainz Gallery, located in the foyer of the Wangaratta Library, would seem to agree. Through a project which forms part of a response to the ‘Libraries for Health and Wellbeing Strategic Framework’ - launched last year by State Library Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria - locals were given the chance to have ‘reading portraits’ taken in the Docker Street library, as a lasting tribute to their love of books and reading. Wangaratta photographer Marc Bongers captured the

those who were interviewed will be on show in the Bainz Gallery this month. A public celebration will be held at the library on Thursday, April 13 from 5.30pm, which is expected to be attended by some of the people featured in the photographs. “It’s a lovely way to finish the project, to have the community be able to see the outcome through the portraits,” Wangaratta Library coordinator Loueen Twyford said. “It just shows that books do have meaning, even in this age of ebooks. “They bring back happy and sad memories, and the photos capture the joy they bring to people. All of that is encapsulated in one item, it’s amazing.”

portraits, some in the children’s area and others in the library’s local history room, which illustrate not just the subjects’ depth of feeling for reading and the books that helped shape their reading lives, but also their strong connection to the library. The ‘Libraries for Health and Wellbeing’ strategy focuses on three key areas: enhancing social connection, physical health and mental wellbeing. All of these elements are touched on in written pieces which accompany the exhibition photos, where those featured tell in their own words of their experiences with books and reading. Participants in the project received a free copy of the photo as part of the initiative, and the portraits of

BOOK LOVER: Wangaratta Library children’s and youth services officer Tanya Hopper is among the local residents featured in the Reading Portraits exhibition currently on display in the library’s Bainz Gallery. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin

Bravery of victims applauded THE Wangaratta-based Centre Against Violence (CAV) has lauded the bravery of local victims of sexual offending, following a decade-high in reporting last calendar year. Data recently released by Crime Statistics Victoria indicated sexual offences throughout the region increased by more than 100 in

2022, with the 179 offences recorded more than 40 more than previous highs recorded in 2019 and 2013. According to CAV chief executive officer, Jaime Chubb, while the increase in reporting was a positive sign, the rise in sexual offending remained concerning. “We applaud the efforts of

Victoria Police’s Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) for their dedication to holding perpetrators accountable and supporting victims through the investigation,” she said. “We encourage the Wangaratta community to work together to prevent sexual offences and other criminal

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Easter crackdown on fatigue Police, SES out in force to support safe travel

THE RACV has these tips to stay safe on the road: 1. Save time and money: Download the free arevo app to help plan your route and use the Fuel Finder feature, which can save users up to 12 cents for each litre of fuel. 2. Don’t get stuck roadside: Ensure your car is up to date with its service requirements and roadside assistance. 3. If you see something, say something: Let us know about roads that could be made safer via www. racv.com.au/mymelbourneroad. 4. Don’t rush and enjoy the trip: Break up your road trip with planned stops along the way. 5. Pack your survival car kit: This should include wet wipes, toilet paper, jumpers or coats, bathers and towels, a torch, cash, socks, a first aid kit, extra water, jumper leads, a phone charger, and a backup paper map. Easter eggs optional.

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LOCAL police will ramp up enforcement efforts this Easter, as state road fatality data continues to outpace figures recorded in the last five years. So far this year, 87 lives have been lost on Victorian roads, a figure almost 33 per cent higher than at the same time last year and well above the five year average (66). Operation Nexus will see additional police deployed throughout the state from 12.01 Thursday morning through to 11.59pm on Easter Monday, with the Easter break expected to pose a particularly high-risk period for motorists with 11 lives lost over the last five Easter long weekends. With widespread travel across the state expected, police will target areas deemed high-risk, with major arterials and roads leading to regional Victoria and holiday hotspots a key focus,

TAKE A BREAK: Some 30 Driver Reviver sites will operate throughout the state this long weekend, including four in the North East at Avenel, Seymour and Balmattum (north and southbound). considering 60 per cent of this year’s fatalities have occurred on rural roads. Assistant commissioner road policing, Glenn Weir, said police last year issued more than 8000 infringements over last year’s five day Easter operation. “Easter is a high-risk period on our roads - it’s a major holiday weekend that attracts significant travel across the state,” he said. “There have been 11 lives lost on Victorian roads over

the last five Easter periods that’s 11 lives tragically cut short, instead of enjoying Easter with their families, friends and loved ones. “We’ll be doing everything we can to drive down road trauma this Easter - Operation Nexus will see our members highly visible and enforcing across the state. “Last year we issued almost 8000 infringements and conducted more than 107,000 alcohol and drug tests so this year motorists

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should definitely expect to see police and expect to be tested.” SES crews will also be operating driver reviver sites throughout the state, encouraging motorists to take a break to avoid fatigue on the road. Sites along the Hume Freeway at Seymour, Avenel and Balmattum (both north and southbound) will provide a number of amenities, including coffee and food, to encourage patience and

safety throughout the region. VICSES chief officer, operations, Tim Wiebusch, said the Driver Reviver program played a vital role in limiting road accidents throughout the long weekend. “VICSES volunteers play a critical role in providing road crash rescue response, but we would much rather serve you a free cup of coffee than have to cut you from a car further down the road,” he said.

“Take regular breaks on the road this weekend - stop and stretch your legs every two hours. “I’m so grateful to the SES volunteers and other service club volunteers who will give up their Easter weekend to activate Driver Reviver sites and help reduce the road toll.” For more information on Driver Reviver site opening times, visit https://www.ses. vic.gov.au/news-and-media/ campaigns/driver-reviver.

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Easter is a time for giving, locally MANY local families will be looking for a well-deserved break over Easter, with some taking extra time off to spend with their children and grandchildren over the school holidays. Coinciding with Easter is the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal, and Wangaratta usually punches well above its weight in the fundraising stakes. Many locals wear it as a badge of honour, all for the good of sick kids who rely on the services of the hospital when they’re faced with adversity at such a young age. Countless local families have accessed the RCH services over the years and it’s the acknowledgement of this locally that stands true when it comes to supporting RCH fundraising campaigns and others. The Wangaratta Chronicle ran a story about a fundraiser by Oxley Primary School children on Monday in memory of Immy Booth who passed away suddenly in December. Immy’s family accessed the services of Ronald McDonald House when Immy wasn’t well and all funds raised for this latest campaign will go to the charity. Alex Carmody is another local who has been out raising money for the RCH, a selfless act of volunteerism he has been doing for more than 50 years. The Boorhaman Hotel also makes a day of it with their forever popular auction and family fun activities that draw people from all over the rural city. Most CFA brigades will be driving around local streets to collect as well, so make sure you have some coins ready for the members. Have an enjoyable Easter, and if you’re travelling, stay safe on the roads.

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chance of a tree falling and killing a person are 1 in 5,000,000. For those that lie awake at night worrying about such stuff they should also consider that there is a greater chance they could actually fall out of bed and kill themselves. Something like 1 in 420,000 or 450 times more than the tree hitting them. Christopher Maher: Leslie Matthews couldn’t agree more, get somebody out there to take a look who knows what they’re talking about and has actual expertise in whether a tree branch

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Prosecco origins prove Australia’s case WE greatly appreciate the support from the Wangaratta Chronicle in identifying the commercial imperative of protecting the grape variety Prosecco from the audacious Italian industry claim that it is an historical geographic term that they own (GI) and want to prevent us using the name. This discussion is often incorrectly linked to the naming of Champagne. The Prosecco issue is very different to Champagne in that Prosecco is a recognised grape variety in the same way as Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Champagne has always been a wine region growing a range of grape varieties to create their superb sparkling wine in their traditional method. This is a classic GI and globally recognised and respected without dispute. On the other hand, Prosecco has no geographic history relating the name to a region. Prosecco has always been recognised as a grape variety, but with its popularity for sparkling wine the Italian industry decided to claim it as their own. Commercial expediency at best, for us a totally fraudulent claim. Otto Dal Zotto from the King Valley was the first to import Prosecco vines to Australia and has invoices clearly showing Prosecco as the variety being imported from Italy in 1999. The variety has flourished and now after more than 20 years of investment and promotion the King Valley is recognised nationally as the home of Prosecco in Australia. To the extent that domestically produced Prosecco now exceeds the volume of imported Italian Prosecco. The dominating influence of Italy in EU negotiations is well established and hence there is real fear that from the current trade negotiations using the Prosecco grape name could be negotiated away. The government and their advisers are well briefed and have, to their credit, visited the King Valley recently to understand how important Prosecco is to the region. This will be a real test of the political will and tenacity of our government but at the end of the day it will be about the political fallout. Hence we are seeking the widest possible support not only from the wine industry but our suppliers and the local community and attach the link to lodge an objection below. Stakeholders can lodge a submission

Should online sports gambling advertising be banned from our screens prior to 10.30pm?

FATHERS AND SONS: Last Saturday was a very special day for the Milawa Football Club, which saw past players present their sons with their playing jumpers. Demons (from left) Harry Allan, Brendan Allan, Trevor Hourigan, Patrick Hourigan, Justin Byrne and Liam Byrne shared in the touching moment before the Milawa seniors’ 36-point win over Bright. The Demons face King Valley this Saturday in Whitfield. based on the grounds of objection. The full list of all 55 applicable GIs, the four grounds of objection and webpage for submissions can be found at https:// haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/publicobjections-process or by clicking on the green button below. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 21, 12pm. Ross Brown, Oxley

Builders welcome rate rise pause AMID a difficult economic climate, the building and construction industry welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to pause interest rates on Tuesday. Interest rate rises coupled with rising inflation have forced building and construction activity and new homes sales to slow sharply over the last few months. A strong building industry is the foundation of a strong economy. The government needs to take the necessary steps to ensure we are not overdependent on interest rates as the tool for controlling inflation. There is no silver bullet; this will take a concerted effort by all levels of government working in collaboration with industry. Denita Wawn Master Builders Australia CEO

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NOTE: Comments as they appear online, without corrections. FACEBOOK users this week commented on Bob Murray being inducted into the St Kilda Football Club Hall of Fame last weekend at the Saints’ 150 year anniversary celebration Suzie Quarters: Well done Bob! He was my grade 5 teacher, fellow Tarra resident and a hero of the only Saints premiership Paul Scullie: One of the

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the great man. Was good having a beer with ya only few weeks ago. Made me remember how good a bloke you are!!! Tim Ellis: Good news-great service to your Club and ye olde VFL Bob. A talented and fair player. As a Melbourne supporter still at school I saw one of your first games at Junction oval where you kicked some great goals on us at full forward Tim. Darren Jennings: fully deserved congratulations Bob. Your mark in the last seconds on

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Queen Zhalli Zhalli@aus.social @zhalli1 ANZUS data released last week revealed that in Wangaratta, homelessness has increased 67 per cent since 2016. With the passage of the Gov housing Aus Future legislation in doubt, I’m worried we will be left without a plan to fix this urgent problem #qt Helen Haines Ron Dunn @ronInBendigo Cities like Benalla, Wangaratta and Wodonga should be natural targets for regionalisation of industry. We’ve got to get long-term jobs out there to get the families out of the capital cities. Wangaratta Turf Club @Wangarattatc Great Day @mtcwagga for Wang trainers with Ben Brisbourne winning with Oceans Of Stamina and Dan McCarthy winning with Riddlero

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New process to streamline prep enrolment

HOLY WEEK REFLECTION A TRADITIONAL element of the lead-in to Easter at several local schools is the presentation of the Easter story, where students remember the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection. St Bernard’s Primary School students have been busy preparing for their commemoration of the events of Holy Week, during their final week of term one. Among those taking central roles in the presentation are Caitlin Lewis, Bridie Willett, Ava Elkington and Isly Willett. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin

A NEW process for prep enrolment at State Government schools aims to make it easier, clearer and fairer for young families. The streamlined process will see applications accepted from the start of term two until July 28. Parents and carers will receive offer letters back by August 11, while applications received after July 28 will be considered by schools as they are received. As in previous years, at the start of term two families with children in year six will receive a placement information pack, which includes an application for year seven placement form. These will need to be submitted by May 12, with students across Victoria receiving offer letters on July 19. Families applying for places at their local government school from the start of term two can now also access the freshly updated Find my School website, which gives parents and carers the latest information on school zones. Families can search their school zone by visiting findmyschool.vic.gov.au, and more information on the enrolment process is available at vic.gov.au/ starting-school.

Charged over text threats AN elderly veteran accused of repeatedly harassing and threatening his son-in-law throughout his daughter’s divorce proceedings told police he could not remember the offending. The 73-year-old Yarrawonga man faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court this week, pleading guilty to a charge of stalking after sending 36 text messages

and pictures to his victim between last November and January this year, which police contended had been designed to intimidate. According to police prosecutor Constable Imogen Akers, the accused had consistently taunted his victim and threatened to drop posters disparaging him, as well as regularly sending him pictures of sex toys.

He was arrested and interviewed on January 30, and told police he had bipolar disorder and his memory of the offending was “vague to nil”. Defence counsel Andrew Macpherson said his client managed a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis alongside his bipolar disorder, having previously served with the

Australian Defence Force. He said his client had “reached the end of his tether” amid what he described as an ongoing, unresolved and bitter divorce settlement between his daughter and his victim. According to Mr Macpherson, the accused had since commenced regular counselling to manage his mental health, and was a

“remote” risk of reoffending. Mr Dunn said the accused’s behaviour had “visited unnecessary trauma” on the victim. “What he should be doing is offering support, instead of pouring petrol on the situation,” he told the court. “I think I’m not alone in the community in thinking that people who are keyboard warriors are the low-

est of the low - it’s very easy to press send without putting your brain into gear. “You’re a better man than this, and you’ve let not only yourself down but your family down.” Without conviction, Mr Dunn sentenced the accused to serve an 18-month good behaviour bond, and ordered him to continue undertaking counselling.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Good Friday Appeal auction in Boorhaman

Brown Brothers Easter family weekend

ENJOY the Good Friday Appeal auction and family entertainment at the Boorhaman Pub on Friday from 2pm until late. There will be yabby races, a jumping castle, trike and Harley rides, face painting, raffles and more, with the auction starting at 5pm and fish and chips and beef brisket burgers available throughout the afternoon. For more information, visit the Boorhaman Pub on Facebook.

THE Brown Brothers Easter Family Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 5pm. There will be complimentary wine tastings, live acoustic music in the grounds and family entertainment including free kids activities, lawn games, roving performers, Bluearth and craft activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny. All tickets must be pre-purchased online for both adults and children as tickets are limited, available at www.brownbrothers.com.au.

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THE next Wangaratta Farmers’ market will be held on Saturday from 8am in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt and family entertainment, along with a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce.

Easter fun day on Saturday THE Wangaratta Baptist Church will be holding a free Easter Fun Day tomorrow in Apex Park from 10am until 2pm. There will be a free jumping castle, toy workshop, face painting, Easter Egg hunt, hot cross buns and a sausage sizzle with all welcome to attend.

Pizzini Easter fun ENJOY a wide range of wines to taste, graze on cheese and salumi plates or indulge in ice cream and other sweet treats when Pizzini Wines welcome visitors to the King Valley over the Easter weekend. Visitors can sip on a glass of vino or a cocktail in the grounds and soak up the festive atmosphere from Saturday through to Monday with bookings recommended by visiting www.pizzini.com. au or call 5729 8278.

HOME BOUND: The work of artists Sharon McEachern, Cornélia Selover, Linda Lees and Glenda Helen Mackay are included in Build Your Home which has opened at MAMA in Albury.

Local artists merge for group exhibition at MAMA

LOCAL artists from North East Victoria have come together in a group exhibition exploring the centrality of artmaking in their everyday lives at Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). Build Your Home is a group exhibition featuring four artists who each have a wide focus in their art practice and chosen mediums. In preparation for this show, exhibition curator Michael Moran undertook studio visits with Cornélia Selover, Linda Lees, Glenda Helen Mackay, and Sharon McEachern and one remarkable similarity emerged. “Each artist had in some form built their own space,” he said. “Shipping container studios, homes in the style of shedding, open air living pavilions and family living spaces remodelled as functional studios. “We’re talking dedicated handson DIY to embed their practice in their daily lives.”

Wodonga’s Cornélia Selover is primarily a painter; also a clothing designer, sculptor, ceramicist and musician. Her paintings are ambitious creations containing patterns and systems of reference that are simultaneously private, legible, deeply important to the artist and under challenge in each work. Rutherglen artist Glenda Helen Mackay is a maker of assemblages, drawings, paintings and soft sculptures. In each strand of her work, she applies a rigorous set of ideas to explore personal narratives and colonial relationships to land and Country, with a material sensibility that draws from the discarded materials of regional life and a history of antipodean collage. Linda Lees is also an artist with a wide focus and is based in Wangaratta. Lees works in photography, conceptually engaged community projects, and ceramics.

The stoneware works from her Arcadia series sit alongside painted mounds that condense the beauty of big sky sunsets into singular forms. Albury’s Sharon McEachern is a ceramicist who is dedicated to advancing the medium. Her unique forms are the result of years of study culminating in intense research under generational porcelain masters in Jingdezhen, China. Knowledge gained from this research is underscored by a keen interest in our native flora and birdlife. In embarking on these building projects, each artist shows the vitality and centrality of their art making to their lives. They have each built their own space with the same vigour they apply to their work, linking life and work with absolute dedication. The exhibition is on display at MAMA until May 14 and entry is free.

THE Glenrowan Warby Range Lions Club will be holding their annual Easter Monday market in Siege Street, Glenrowan from 8am on Monday. There will be a wide range of stalls showcasing produce, handmade wares, gift items and much more with all welcome to come along.

Molyullah Easter Sports Day on Monday THE 120th Molyullah Easter Sports will be held on Monday from 10am until 4pm at the Molyullah Recreation Reserve. The fun, family event features novelty events for all ages including gumboot throwing, a wool bale rolling competition, three-legged races, plus free rides for kids, trade stands, market stalls, horse events, a free farm yard and animal nursery, truck and car displays, refreshments and much more. Adults, family and children’s tickets are available (cash only, with no ATM or EFTPOS facilities on site).

Wangaratta community market THE Wangaratta community market will be on this Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 8am until 1pm. There will be a wide range of stalls to browse and refreshments available. Stalls are available for $25 each (must have own market stall insurance) with more information via the market’s Facebook page.

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Rescue volunteers brace for Easter influx of dumped pet bunnies AS families prepare for Easter AS festivities this weekend, North East volunteers at the Victorian branch of a rabbit rescue organisation are bracing themselves to deal with what has come to feel like an inevitable influx of pet rabbits bought on impulse for Easter and abandoned shortly thereafter. Established in Grafton NSW in 2008 by Kim and Jim Cooney, The Rabbit Sanctuary, which has locations in both Yakandandah and Bright, rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes rabbits all along the east coast of Australia, and experiences a concerning uptick in abandoned, dumped and surrendered rabbits following the April festivities each year. Charlie Simon, who leads the Victorian team of The Rabbit Sanctuary volunteers known as Charlie’s Angels, said they tended to see a disturbing increase in surrendered rabbits about six to eight weeks after Easter each year. “We know, based on information from people surrendering these bunnies, that they are buying these rabbits on a whim as

gifts,”” she said said. Easter gifts “Once the cuteness and novelty wears off, and people realise just how much responsibility a rabbit is, so many people want to get rid of their Easter rabbits. “This Easter, we’re really urging people to learn as much as they can about how to care for a rabbit before buying one, or to buy a chocolate or toy bunny instead.” Ms Simon said in the best cases, dumped or surrendered rabbits ended up with Sanctuary foster carers. “We dread to think about what happens to these beautiful creatures in the worst case scenarios, if they don’t make it to us,” Ms Simon said. “But when a dumped or surrendered rabbit finds its way to The Rabbit Sanctuary, we place it into the care of a foster carer, who will look after it until we can find an adoptive home for it. “This can take anywhere from weeks, to a matter of months, or sometimes a year or more. “It’s all dependent upon the time, energy and love of volun-

teers in our communities.” communities ” Foster carers are supported by the Sanctuary to care for rabbits in their own homes, right across metropolitan and regional Victoria. However, Ms Simon said The Rabbit Sanctuary always needed more foster carers to look after the hundreds of rabbits in its care at any one time. “We can supply foster carers with all the equipment they need to care for a bunny, as well as offering veterinary care, and support and guidance for carers to keep their bunnies healthy and happy until they find their forever homes,” he said. “Bunnies can live for up to 12 years, they are best kept inside, they require special care, diets and handling, and the attention of an exotic animal vet when they get sick.” For more information about becoming a foster carer with The Rabbit Sanctuary, visit https:// www.rabbitsanctuary.com.au/foster and to surrender a rabbit visit https://www.rabbitsanctuary.com. au/surrender.

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THE Wangaratta RSPCA currently has plenty of options for your new playmate/s. For more information or to meet any of the kittens, cats, dogs, puppies and rabbits the Wangaratta RSPCA currently has available for adoption call (03) 5722 2874 or visit the shelter in Connell Street and find your new special friend. Wangaratta RSPCA’s source code is #BR100934. Cats:  Short hair, black, male, 8 months, 956000015935251, ‘Alory’;  Short hair, tabby, male, 7 years, 956000016561499, ‘Crash’;  Short hair, black, female, 2 years, 956000015935594, ‘Danni’;  Medium hair, black, female, 8 months, 956000015931839, ‘Frankie’;  Longhair, tabby, male, 5 years, 956000015934221, ‘Jimmy’;  Medium hair, Tabby, female, 1 year, 956000016555771, ‘Moana’;  Short hair, grey tortoiseshell, female, 1 year, 956000015936521, ‘Mystic’;  Short hair, ginger, female, 2 years, 956000015932506, ‘Peach’;  Short hair, ginger, male, 1 year, 956000015932544, ‘Puss Puss’;  Short hair, black, male, 8 months, 956000014982978, ‘Spooky’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 1 year, 956000016623832, ‘Tinsel’;  Short hair, black, female,

WILL YOU TAKE ME HOME: Tiny is a pup with a huge personality and finds everything fun and interesting. He would love an owner who could take him for walks every day and get creative to give him things to do. Tiny isn’t suited to a home with small animals and cats. Tiny’s microchip number is 956000012844948. PHOTO: RSPCA 2 years, 956000016553375, ‘Vooshka’;  Short hair, black, female, 1 year, 956000016555290, ‘Wednesday’ Kittens:  Medium hair, tabby, female, 11 weeks, 956000015936840, ‘Elanor’;  Medium hair, grey, male, 10 weeks, 956000015936821, ‘Grant’;  Short hair, black, female, 6 months, 956000016625144, ‘Joy’;  Medium hair, black, male, 3 months, 956000015936956, ‘Mark’;  Short hair, black, male, 4 months, 956000015934826, ‘Mitch’;  Short hair, black, female, 3 months, 956000015934076, ‘Nenie’;  Short hair, ginger, male, 4 months, 956000016558843, ‘Roly’;  Medium hair, black, male, 12 weeks, 956000015934444, ‘Sam’;  Short hair, torbie, female, 11 weeks, 956000015935859, ‘Tori’ Dogs:  Jack Russell Terrier,

white, male, 8 months, 900164001880457, ‘Alfie’;  German Shorthaired Pointer/ Bull Arab, black, female, 1 year, 956000014681969, ‘Luna’;  German Shepherd, sable, male, 10 months, 956000015928702, ‘Odin’;  American Staffordshire Terrier/ Rhodesian Ridgeback, tan, female, 7 years, 956000015932966, ‘River’ Puppies:  Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Bull Arab, tan, male, 6 months,956000015935530, ‘Billy’;  Bull Arab, white, male, 7 months, 953010006184336, ‘Buster’;  Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Bull Arab, black brindle, female, 6 months, 956000015936468, ‘Maisy’;  Rhodesian Ridgeback/Bull Arab, brindle, female, 6 months, 956000015933473, ‘Remmi’;  Kelpie, black tan, male, 4 months, 956000012844948, ‘Tiny’ Small animals:  Himalayan rabbit, white, female, 2 years, 956000014998027, ‘Moose’

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Platypus killed by litter BY CHLOE JAENICKE

Death in Ovens River at Wangaratta g a wake-up - p call to communityy WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A DEAD PLATYPUS

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A DEAD platypus was found near the Ovens River in Wangaratta last Sunday, with an elasticated hair-tie around its body - yet another reminder about the dangers of litter entanglement faced by wildlife. Local ecologist Ian Davidson said platypus get caught in rubbish due to it falling to the bottom of the river where platypuses forage for their food. “They use their bills to push around through the silt, weeds and mud for food, so in pushing around, essentially they lassoed their bills around someone’s hair tie that’s either been thrown in the water or washed in their because people litter,” he said. Mr Davidson said this can be prevented by people ensuring they put their litter in the appropriate bins as opposed to leaving it around the waterways. “I just think our waterways are an amazing place and they’ll continue to be if people respect them and are thoughtful of what they do,” he said. “We have an awesome rubbish collection service here in Wangaratta so if people just make sure they use it we can continue to enjoy the waterways.” A recent study by the Australian Platypus Conservancy found that one in 25 of the platypus living in

THREATENED SPECIES: The Australian Platypus Conservancy urges people to report any dead platypus they see in or near any waterways. PHOTO: Australian Platypus Conservancy urban waterways are entangled in one or more items of rubbish while in some waterways, the rate of entanglement was as high as 15 percent. Items recovered from animals that died or were severely injured due to entanglement included elastic hair-ties, fishing line, a hospital identification wristband, plastic

bracelets, an engine gasket and a plastic ring seal from a food jar. While the frequency of platypus litter entanglement was much lower in rural creeks and rivers (0.5 percent) it included a higher proportion of the more lethal materials, especially discarded lengths of fishing line and also hair-ties. The recent finding at Wanga-

ratta also raises the question: if you are unfortunate enough to discover a dead platypus, what are the key actions you should take? If you do find a carcass you can contact the Australian Platypus Conservancy for advice by phone on (03) 5416 1478 or 0419 595 939 or email platypus.apc@westnet. com.au.

THE Australian Platypus Conservancy recommends that any dead platypus is preserved in a fridge so it can be collected for a post-mortem examination, or taking photos of the carcass if collection for an autopsy isn’t possible. Key considerations when taking photos are:  including something to indicate scale such as a ruler or coin;  taking full body shots with no parts obscured;  taking close-ups of the bill from above and below, the hind ankles and any spurs present to help identify sex of the platypus and the tail; and  any shots of injury or factors that may indicate the cause of death such as fish hooks or bite marks. For more information how to take the photos visit https:// www.facebook.com/permalink. php?story_fbid=5514688255276853 &id=225816770830721. In addition, please record as many details as you can about the finding of the body especially date and time, location including the latitude and longitude if possible, circumstances (e.g. found in creek/ river or on land x metres from water) and any other relevant details that may shed light on the incident.

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Folk just love recycled music Friday, April 5, 2013 By CAITLIN SARTORI TALENTED Wangaratta musician Luke R Davies has won the National Folk Recording Award alongside the Recycled String Band for their new CD, ‘Not a Note Wasted’. The award was announced by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) in Canberra, as part of the National Folk Festival. ‘Not a Note Wasted’ is Mr Davies’ second CD, although his first with the Recycled String Band. The Recycled String Band uses instruments made by Mr Davies from discarded items or recycled materials acquired cheaply. Instruments that have been created include a suit-case bass guitar, banjos and ukuleles made from hub-caps, a cigar box fiddle and a hat-box kick drum. The band comprises of Chris Mangan, Jack Jensen, Bruce Gregory and Bryan Rollie Dwyer. The winning CD is a blend of blues and country, which Mr Davies said works very well with the nature of the recycled instruments. In its 13th year of being presented, the award recognises excellence in recorded Australian folk music. Entrants were selected from recordings submitted by performers at this year’s festival, with a panel of representatives from the National Folk Festival and the NFSA deciding the winner. Michael Loebenstein, chief executive officer of NFSA, said that the CD, using an engaging mix of music styles, was a very worthy winner of the award. “Using recycled instruments, the band has produced a strikingly innovative CD,” he said.

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CRAFTY SOUNDS: Luke R Davies with many of his hand-crafted instruments which have helped him to be nationally recognised by the Australian folk community. PHOTO: Cheryl Browne

Gas safety vital over the Easter break

ENERGY Safe Victoria (ESV) is urging campers to ensure they are not using outdoor gas appliances inside tents and caravans this Easter long weekend. To ensure a safe and enjoyable break, ESV is reminding campers to never use gas appliances designed for outdoor use, such as heaters, barbecues, and gas cookers inside tents, caravans and campervans. ESV chief executive officer, Leanne Hughson, said outdoor gas appliances could pose a serious risk to users if taken inside. “These appliances are unflued which means exhaust gases - including carbon monoxide - are released into the atmosphere,” she said. “If they are used indoors, there is a very real risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. “We urge campers to ensure they are using these appliances safely and as per the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid risk to the health of you and your family.” Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious and long-term

health conditions with symptoms similar to the flu, including headaches, tiredness, dizziness or nausea. In more severe cases, confusion, shortness of breath or chest pain can be symptoms, and very high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal. With the holidays also expected to see increased usage of barbecues and other appliances with an LPG connection, ESV has urged users to check their connections before igniting their appliance. This involves connecting the LPG cylinder or container to the appliance either directly or via a hose assembly, turning the gas on, and squirting soapy water on the connections. If no bubbles appear, it’s safe to use, however, if bubbles appear, users should turn the appliance off and re-check the connections, replacing them if need be. For more information, visit https://www.esv.vic.gov.au/community-safety/energy-safetyguides/outdoor-safety/gas-andlpg-safety-outdoors.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Zebra Finch - a delight when you come across them By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS

IT’S BOOM OR BUST: A male Zebra Finch perched on a prickly shrub. PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

THIS week’s bird is the diminutive Zebra Finch, which is found mainly in our more heavily farmed cropping areas and often seen in patches of shrubby windbreaks. With only 80 days from hatching to being able to breed, the Zebra Finch is one of the fastest maturing bird species recorded. Zebra Finches are mainly grey, with characteristic black ‘tear drop’ eye stripes and ‘zebra like’ black and white barring on the rump and upper tail. The throat and upper breast are pale grey, with fine black barring, and there is a broad black band on upper chest. The sides of the belly are chestnut with many white spots. The male is distinguished from the female by its orange cheek patches. Both sexes have red eyes and bill. The legs and feet are orange yellow. Young are similar in plumage to the female, except that the clear black and white markings of the head are absent, and the bill is black. Zebra Finches are most common in the drier areas of Australia, living year-round in large social flocks of up to 100 birds. They can be found in a variety of habitats, mainly dry wooded grasslands, bordering watercourses. They are also found in Timor and the nearby islands.

These birds feed in flocks on fallen or ripening grass seeds. Insects may be taken at any time of the year but are preferred when feeding young. Feeding always takes place on the ground. Zebra Finches pair for life. The female alone selects the nest site, but both birds care for the eggs and young. The male gathers almost all the nesting material, with which the female constructs the loose dome-shaped nest. They usually breed in spring but can breed in any of the warmer months if there are sufficient seeds. As they live in relatively harsh environments, their reliance on grass seeds and their ability to breed very quickly makes them a classic boom and bust species. Locally, they are often found drinking at dams near patches of roadside shrubs in cropping areas as, like all seed eating birds, they need to drink on a regular basis. Often when they hide in dense shrubs their calls give them away - a soft “tet tet” in contact call or a louder nasal “tiah”, often given in flight.

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Bringing the scene to life PLAY ON NEXT WEEK

BY BELINDA HARRISON

SIX Characters Looking for an Author opens on Friday, April 14 at the Stage Door, 4D Evans Street Wangaratta. Performances will be held at 7.30pm on April 14, 15, 21 and 22, while matinee performances will be held on Sunday, April 16 and 23 at 2pm. To secure your tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/CGQSE now.

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STEVE Thornycroft has been involved with the Wangaratta Players and Yarrawonga’s Allegro Theatre Company for 30 years, but his love for the theatre came well before that. “A wonderful high school drama teacher, Miss Calabrese, gave me the confidence to not only act, but also to write and direct,” Steve said. Although his passion was ignited during school, the call of the theatre disappeared from Steve’s life until a chance meeting with the inimitable Lorraine Monshing (Wangaratta Players) years later. “Lorraine managed to convince me to audition for a small part in an upcoming play, and from there I became quickly immersed and passionate in theatre and all that it involves,” he explained. Steve has since directed approximately 12 plays across the two local theatre companies, with his last for the Wangaratta Players being Travelling North by David Williamson in 2019. “In early 2021 we were well into rehearsals for The

IT’S ALMOST TIME: The Wangaratta Players new production opens next week - April 14. Importance of Being Earnest over in Yarrawonga, but we were forced to abandon the production due to COVID, which was a shame,” he said. With COVID lockdowns now in the rear view mirror, Steve has returned to the Wangaratta Players to direct

Six Characters Looking for an Author by Luigi Pirandello in a version by David Harrower. “I first came across Six Characters Looking for an Author about 10 years ago in London at the famous ‘Old Vic’ theatre,” Steve said.

“It was in a long run of some years at the time with a modernised script by David Harrower - which is the script we’re using in this production.” Audiences can expect a real rollercoaster ride of emotions during each performance,

which Steve has likened to Luna Park’s ‘Big Dipper’. “When I first saw the play, I found it extraordinary, contemporary, and yet disconcerting and even hilarious at times - so that’s what our audiences can expect as well,” Steve said.

“It will be a show that many people don’t expect - they might come into the theatre expecting one thing, and leave having experienced something else, but in a good way; a way that makes them think about it for some time afterwards and discuss with their friends and family who they saw it with.” Steve said that he doesn’t have a single favourite play that he has directed, but would one day love the opportunity to direct Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth, Rattigan’s Deep Blue Sea and Henry Lewis et al, The play That Goes Wrong, along with others. “As an actor, my favourite role was probably Henry in Cosi, but, as many would have heard me say; as an actor I make a fair director,” he said.

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THERE will be changes to Services Australia’s payments and services for the Easter holiday period and Anzac Day. Some customers may be paid early or will need to report on a different day due to the public holidays. All service centres, including Wangaratta, and most phone lines will close on Friday, April 7, Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 25 due to public holidays. Services Australia general manager Hank Jongen said customers will continue to be able to

access self-service options. “Our Express Plus mobile apps, phone selfservice lines and online accounts will continue to be available for customers to do business with us,” Mr Jongen said. “I encourage people to check their reporting dates on our website, through their Centrelink online accounts or via phone self-

service so they are aware if these changes affect them. “Critical Medicare services, such as PBS authorities, organ donor, and claiming Medicare benefits at a doctor’s office will remain available over this period.” Find out more about holiday period reporting and payment dates at servicesaustralia.gov.au/ holidays.

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$11,000 to aid East Timor By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

SUCCESSFUL AUCTION: This traditional woven piece by Rabela Punif was one of the auction items at the Friends of Lacluta fundraising dinner. Pictured are (front, from left) Alistair Jones, Sarah Fink, Evan Jones; (back, from left) auctioneer Dan Ivone and Peter Dawkins.

was brilliant; very funny, absolutely clear and received bids way above what was expected. “Wangaratta councillor Dave Fuller represented the Rural City of Wangaratta and Cr Ron Janas was flying the Alpine Shire flag so to speak. “We had two tables of visitors up the back of the Savoy Club for a normal meal but were so interested in the proceedings that they even had bids at the auction. “Lorriane and David Griffiths from Greta West were present; Lorraine connects FOL to our fantastic supporter the June Canavan Foundation. “Some Friends of Atauro members from Beechworth were also there to support us.” The auction items included a felting workshop, handwoven Timorese Tais, gourmet picnic hamper, a helicopter tour, group abseiling, wine and a mystery item titled ‘watching the sunset.

THE Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta (FOL) group raised more than $11,000 at its fundraising dinner in Myrtleford last month, to help support education and health projects in East Timor. Group member Andy Kimber said it was a great night for all. “We’ve raised a total of $11,042.40 thanks to some amazingly generous people from the Ovens Valley and we saw140 people attend the night with many apologies given,” he said. “Our president Karen Jones will lead a team of FOL people into Lacluta in August. “It was mentioned on the night that all people travelling over will pay for all their expenses so all money raised locally goes into helping our Lacluta friends. “The auction was inspiring and auctioneer Dan Ivone

Beechworth Easter fun run to showcase region’s natural beauty ORGANISERS of an Easter Saturday fun run through the idyllic backdrop of the Beechworth countryside are hoping to build on an event which attracted almost 300 participants last year. Set to commence from 9am, runners and walkers will embark from Baarmutha Park, with a 3km track creating a circuit around the rear of the Beechworth Golf Club, while a 10km track will take participants onto Alma Road and then onto Kibble Lane to return for an “MCG-style finish”. The event is a major fundraiser for the Beechworth Football and Netball Club, having taken over operation

of the event from Beechworth Secondary College following a COVID-enforced break. Club president Adam Fendyk said running the event as part of the popular Golden Horseshoes Festival and the Easter long weekend had seen strong participation at last year’s event. “Last year’s run was a cracker - we had great participation of approximately 300 people, and we’re keen to grow this in 2023,” he said. “The feedback from last year’s event was fantastic the superb weather certainly made the conditions on the day very enjoyable - this event is perfect for individu-

als and families who want to enjoy the great outdoors, it has something for everyone.” Having revised the previous course layout which saw runners take on Beechworth Gorge ahead of last year’s iteration, race organiser Alison Maher said the new track had made the event more family friendly. “It’s a great weekend to hold it being part of the Golden Horseshoes Festival because we get a lot of visitors to the town, so there’s a lot of registrations from Melbourne and Sydney and outlying areas with people coming to Beechworth as a family or to just have a weekend away,” she said.

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“We also have a lot of runners who are local who participate - it’s a busy weekend but also a really good weekend to have it. “The 3km course around the golf course is really family friendly - kids can run on ahead and there’s no crossing roads or anything like, it’s a well-marked out course.” A team category is also set to debut this time around, which will see other sporting, community and work groups encouraged to enroll and enter their five fastest times as part of the competition. To register, visit https:// www.alpinetiming.com.au/ registrations/rg366.

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Put safety first at Easter GOULBURN-Murray Water (GMW) is urging people to play it safe when visiting the region’s lakes, dams and waterways this Easter. More than 50,000 people visited GMW storages during Easter 2022, which included lakes Hume, Buffalo, William Hovell, Nillahcootie and Dartmouth. GMW acting water storage services general manager, Paul Beard, said every visitor in 2023 could take some simple steps to ensure their safety and the safety of others. “If you are heading out on the water, take a mate, wear

a life jacket, and stick to the speed limits,” he said. “Be sure to check conditions and water levels before launching your boat, and be mindful of submerged hazards.” Visitors to storages should also familiarise themselves with the by-law that governs recreational use of the land and waterways GMW manages. In addition to supporting visitor safety, the bylaw includes various rules regarding littering, camping, campfires, use of facilities and the protection of flora and fauna, which

seek to maintain water quality and conserve the environment. “We want to ensure our storages remain great places to visit and, to do that, we need people to follow the recreational by-law,” Mr Beard said. “There are no rubbish services available in GMWmanaged recreation areas, so during busy times like Easter, people must also remember to take their rubbish with them when they leave. “While the weather is cooling down a bit, campfires can still easily get out

of hand, so anyone planning on lighting one must first learn where they are allowed to do so and how they are required to manage it. “A campfire should never be unsupervised, and the coals should be cool to touch before anyone leaves.” People can view the recreational by-law by heading to www.g-mwater.com.au/ recreation. More information about water safety can be found at www.gmwater.com.au/watersmarts. Campfire rules are available at www.vic.gov.au/unattended-campfires.

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Fire authorities say there’s no eggs-cuse for unsafe campfires this weekend

BE WARNED Whatever the weather, authorities warn there is no excuse for leaving campfires unattended.

AS Victorian campers hop off to enjoy our state forests, parks, and reserves this Easter long weekend, authorities are urging them to obey all campfire and littering rules. Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management (FFMVic) and Parks Victoria authorised officers will be visiting public campsites across the North East to remind people of the rules and hand out fines for unsafe campfires and littering. Authorities are warning that the bushfire risk remains, as many of our parks and forests are dry and full of fuel, such as dry leaves, twigs and branches. So even with cooler weather approaching, campers must learn and

follow all campfire rules, including checking weather conditions. Campers are also being reminded that a campfire can never be left unattended, even for a short time. Campfires should be completely extinguished with water, not soil, and be cool to the touch before leaving. Dumping rubbish on public land is illegal and can have significant impacts on the environment and human health. All rubbish and personal items must be taken home, not dumped or burned. Anyone who witnesses illegal behaviour on public land is encouraged to report it on 136 186. Bushfires should be reported to 000.

For more information about rules in state forests, including campfires, vehicle use and littering, visit www.vic.gov.au/rules-instate-forests. For more information about safety in parks and reserves go to www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-intonature/safety-in-nature The Fire Danger Period remains in place across several parts of Victoria, with restrictions on when campfires are allowed. Residents and visitors alike can use the joint agency website www.firepermits.vic.gov.au to enter their home or holiday address to see what fire restrictions apply depending on location and activities including campfires and barbecues.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Considering their options ALPINE Shire Council has agreed to investigate the potential for the application of an overlay to protect Bright’s gateway trees in a move welcomed by tree campaigners. Public concern over the potential loss of any trees, due to a proposed 300 plus housing subdivision and development lauded as highly desireable to meet the town’s growing needs - hs grown in recent months. At their meeting in Myrtleford last week

Alpine p council investigating g g overlayy for Bright g ggatewayy trees BY BRODIE EVERIST beverist@ nemedia.com.au

councillors (Cr Tony Keeble absent) unanimously voted to engage a consultant to assess the heritage, cultural, arboricultural and landscape values associated with the individual trees identified for potential removal, and also their contribution towards

the value of the avenue of trees, in order to inform a recommendation in relation to seeking the application of an overlay to protect the trees. The council also noted the petition urging them to reconsider the removal of trees along the avenue on the north entrance to Bright. According to council, the petition had received nearly 3200 signatures as of March 24. “Potentially there is new

information which wasn’t available to the people who made the decisions back in July 2022,” Alpine Shire chief executive officer Will Jeremy said. “We believe it’s important for council when they make a decision on this subdivision permit application to make it on the basis of all the information that’s available to them that has relevance to that planning decision. “That’s why the

recommendation tonight, as well as noting the petition and acknowledging the importance of these trees to the community, is that we engage someone to assess the information that’s out there and to advise the council officer group what is the relevance of that new information.” Prominent tree campaigner Leanne Boyd welcomed the council commitment to investigating

the potential protection of the trees. “We’re hoping that a heritage overlay will be forthcoming and applied after they’ve investigated, given the significance of the tree, their aesthetic value and also that they’re integral to the entrance of Bright,” she said. Ms Boyd said she had met with the Bright Valley developers on Thursday, who showed her their plans that will only see one tree removed and another two relocated.

Bright Spring Festival cancelled THE Bright Spring Festival will not be running in 2023 after a decision from the event committee to put the festival into hiatus this year. According to Bright Spring Festival committee president Amanda Hore, the committee has seen its volunteer numbers fall in recent years, while attendance had not kept up with the work involved in running the event. “The committee will be taking this rare opportunity to take a break and refresh by experiencing the year at a slower pace, visiting family, and travelling,” she said. “Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time over the last 30 years, as we joined forces to showcase the beauty of spring in Bright.” “A big thankyou to all our sponsors and supporters of the festival - your support has been crucial in the com-

mittee bringing the best of spring to life in Bright.” According to Ms Hore, The Bright Spring Festival has been running for more than 30 years, providing spring activities and experiences, including the Spring Carnival and Open Gardens, for the community and visitors to enjoy. “The committee looks forward to bringing the Spring Festival back to the spring calendar in the future,” she said. Ms Hore said she is confident the event will return, but likely in a smaller format outside of the holiday period. “Rather than a 10-day event, maybe just a one-day activity,” she said. Ms Hore was not concerned the cancellation of this year’s festival would have an impact on the local economy, and said the Melbourne Cup weekend always brings visitors to Bright.

NO FIREWORKS: The Bright Spring Festival, with its many events including fireworks, has been cancelled.

IN HIATUS: Fireworks from last year’s Bright Spring Carnival, which will not run this year. PHOTO: Jean-Pierre Ronco

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New fishway to help lift Ovens River native fish

NORTH East Catchment Management Authority (North East CMA) is preparing tender documentation for a new fishway planned for Centenary Park at Bright to help native fish move more freely along the Ovens River. The $2.6 million project will involve construction of a vertical slot fishway at Bright Weir at Centenary Park, which is currently a barrier to fish movement. According to Mark Donnellan, Bright Fishway project manager, after the fishway is completed, native fish will be able to move more freely up and downstream across a 42 kilometre stretch between Bright Weir and the headwaters of the Ovens River. “The new fishway will also give fish access to an additional 120 kilometres of tributaries linked to the Ovens River,” Mr Donnellan said. “This fishway is designed to fit in with the current and future operational requirements of the weir and the swimming facilities, while allowing year-round, unimpeded movement for fish. “As a result, this project will open an additional 42kms of habitat and refuge from Bright Weir to the

Man rescued after fall on Razorback A 72-year-old man was taken by ambulance to hospital on Sunday afternoon after falling and hitting his head on Razorback Track, according to Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll of Bright police. Mr Incoll said the man had hiked overnight to Mount Feathertop before falling and suffering lacerations to the head. Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, CFA and SES assisted in getting the man to the Great Alpine Road, where he was taken to hospital. According to Sen Sgt Incoll, the man was in good spirits and grateful for the help.

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BARRIER TO FISH: The Bright Weir at Centenary Park where the fishway will be constructed PHOTOS: NECMA headwaters of the Ovens times of a changing climate through which water passes. Fish move upstream by River, in addition to 120kms and increased refuge and habitat needs for native fish passing from pool to pool. of tributaries. In-river construction is “This will allow fish to move during droughts and imupstream for spawning, and pacts from extreme events planned to commence after the New Year school holilarvae to drift downstream in the catchment. North East CMA expects to days in early 2024, to take to new habitats, and have a significant positive impact on appoint a contractor in July/ advantage of the low stream the overall genetic health and August 2023 to commence flows and to minimise disresilience of threatened native the fabrication of some of ruption to visitor’s holidays. North East CMA has also fish species such as Macquar- the fishway’s components. A vertical slot fishway developed a concept design ie perch, Trout Cod, and sub consists of a constructed for a fishway at the Porepunadult Murray Cod.” Mr Donnellan said the channel divided into a series kah Weir, but the project can fishway will become in- of pools, separated by baf- only proceed once funding is creasingly important in fles that have a vertical slot secured.

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The petrol engine joins in tandem only when needed for added acceleration or under load. These switches back and forth are so smooth as to undetectable to the driver. Indeed, the only indication that the car is acting strictly as an electric vehicle is by the letters EV displayed on the instrument panel. It is not possible to control these actions manually; they are automatic powertrain decisions. Drive modes, such as ECO, Normal, Sport and Smart can be dialled up by means of a centre-console knob. I found Smart worked well for me as a family cruiser. Kia claims a combined urban / highway petrol consumption of 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres. The test vehicle recorded 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres in a mix of mainly town and some country driving. Anxiety about how far the Sorento hybrid will go without flattening the powertrain battery is absent as the engine and regenerative braking do the charging automatically. By activating the turn signal, the wide-angle surround view monitors display live footage of other vehicles in blind spots on the instrument cluster. Loading is made easy by the hands-free smart power tailgate, which can be brought into operation by the key holder pausing behind the vehicle for three seconds for the tailgate to automatically open. There’s 187 litres of cargo space behind the third-row (No room for a full-size spare). Fold these seats flat to increase space to 616 litres. With the second-row seats folded flat, 2011 litres of space is freed up.

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1500-4500 rpm Fuel Type: Regular unleaded petrol Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 5.3 L/100km CO2 emissions: 121 g/km Electric motor: 44kW / 264 Nm Combine Total: 169 kW / 350 Nm DRIVELINE: Six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4810 mm Wheelbase: 2815 mm Width: 1900 mm Height: 1700 mm Turning Circle: 11.5 metres Gross Vehicle Mass: 2580 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 67 litres

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Public notices Council Land Disposal Policy 2023 Council is considering revising Major Council Policy, the Council Land Disposal Policy. This is being revised as part of Council’s standard policy review cycle, to simplify and standardise Council’s land disposal processes and to satisfy the provisions of the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic). The purpose of this policy is to provide the community with guidance on how Council will effectively dispose of Council land. All submissions and any proposed changes will be considered by Council prior to the policy being adopted. Submissions will be received up to 5pm on 28 April 2023. To view this policy please visit, https://www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Public-notices.

Easter Kerbside Waste Collection Households scheduled for a waste collection on GOOD FRIDAY, Friday 7 April 2023 will have their bins collected as per normal on this day. Please place your bins on the kerbside prior to 6am Friday 7 April 2023 to ensure they are collected. If you require any further details please visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Services/WasteRecycling/Kerbside-Collection or phone Council’s Customer Services Team on 03 5722 0888.

Urban Tree Plan and associated manual

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Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre – relocation

Council Offices will be closed over the Easter Long Weekend from 5pm Thursday 6 April 2023, reopening on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 8.30am. Have a happy and safe Easter.

Planning and Environment Act 1987 WANGARATTA PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment Amendment C88wang The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C88wang to the Wangaratta Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment amends Schedule 7 to the Special Use Zone to provide for a greater diversity of related users within the Reith Road equine precinct at Wangaratta. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transport and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange a time to view the Amendment documentation and, free of charge, at the Wangaratta Rural City Council website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au and/or during office hours, at the offices of the Wangaratta Rural City Council, 62–68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta. STUART MENZIES Director, State Planning Services Department of Transport and Planning

The Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre will be closed from Monday 3 - Friday 7 April 2023. Visitor Servicing will be available by telephone and email during this time. Over the Easter period from Saturday 8 – Monday 10 April 2023 the Team will be greeting visitors from the Kiosk in Reid Street. The Visitor Information Centre will then be permanently operating from the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre from Tuesday 11 April from 10am – 2pm daily. Enquiries can be forwarded to the Economic Development & Tourism Team at economicdevelopment@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au or 03 5722 0888.

Council has given its formal in-principle endorsement of the policy, and now public submissions are invited for a period of 28 days in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy and deliberative engagement principles. All submissions and any proposed changes will be considered by Council prior to the policy being adopted. Submissions will be received up to 5pm on 2 May 2023. To view this policy please visit, https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Public-notices.

Pet Registrations All dogs and cats over three months of age must be microchipped and registered. This is a State Government requirement. Your pet is also required to wear a Council issued registration tag. This means that if your pet escapes or becomes lost, we can help reunite you with it. Annual pet registrations must be renewed by 10 April 2023. For more information please visit https://www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/Residents/Pets-and-animals/Dogs-and-cats/ Pet-registration

Amendment C89wang The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C89wang to the Wangaratta Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment rezones land at 75 Carboor-Whorouly Road, Whorouly from Public Use Zone 3 to Farming Zone. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transport and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange a time to view the Amendment documentation and, free of charge, at the Wangaratta Rural City Council website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au and/or during office hours, at the offices of the Wangaratta Rural City Council , 62–68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta. STUART MENZIES Director, State Planning Services Department of Transport and Planning

The Urban Tree Plan aims to maximise the positive aspects trees have in building a healthy community and mitigating the impacts of climate change, whilst acknowledging and minimising any associated risks. The Plan sets out targets and actions for council to adopt and carry out over the next 20 years. By adopting and delivering this plan, the Rural City of Wangaratta will enhance its already vibrant streets and open spaces.

Positions vacant Our Tourism Event Grants program is open! If you have a tourism event in mind and need help getting it off the ground or know of someone else who may, you are able to apply for up to $5,000 to assist! There is a total of $20,000 available in this round for eligible events. Events supported under this program must take place between 1 July and 31 December 2023 and must have a strong tourism focus that demonstrate the potential to the region as a destination for tourists. Application forms and guidelines are available from https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Grants-and-funding/Tourism-Event-Funding. Applications close at 2pm on Friday 14 April 2023. For further information or to discuss your event, please contact the Visitor Information Centre on 03 5721 5711 or email tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Administration Officer - Infrastructure Asset Systems Engineer Community Care Officer Economic Development Officer Mechanic - Heavy Stream People & Culture Officer Service Enhancement Coordinator Aquatic Education Instructor Group Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Lifeguard For further information on these positions please visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Careers.

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

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Irene Grant

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Jack Herry

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Residential Aged Care Vacancies High Country Care at Lewington House Positioned in the heart of the High Country, Lewington House at Omeo District Health (ODH) is within 40 minutes of the snow fields and is known as a pioneering mountain town. Renowned for its gold mining history, high country cattle grazing, historic buildings and soon to have a mountain bike track, our community invites you to experience life in this beautiful location. The facility is designed to offer an open plan lounge and dining which overlooks the picturesque rolling mountains surrounding Omeo. There is also easy access to a purpose built Dementia friendly courtyard and outdoor dining, BBQ and decking area to enjoy. Further information can be found on our website, under Aged Care. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further please contact: Director of Nursing Phone (03) 5159 0100 Email: reception@omeohs.com.au Omeo District Health 12 Easton Street | PO Box 42 | Omeo VIC 3898 | 03 5159 0100 recruitment@odh.net.au | www.odh.net.au

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CAFÉ TENANCY AT BENALLA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Benalla Rural City Council is seeking proposals from interested parties to operate a contemporary café at the new Benalla Visitor Information Centre, which is currently under construction at 14 Mair Street Benalla. The successful tenant will have exclusive use of the indoor café premises and a non-exclusive license of the outdoor dining area. Interested parties must submit a written proposal including a description of the café offering, indicative menu, and a business plan, including concept, aims, objectives, and marketing plan. Proponents must also provide a statement of their ability to deliver a high level of customer service, environmentally sustainable practices and innovation at the premises. The successful tenant will be required to enter into a lease agreement with the Council, the key terms of which are set out in the invitation document. Expression of interest documents are available electronically by registering on Council’s E-tender portal: www.benalla.vic.gov.au/ tenderportal Proposals will be accepted until 5pm Friday 28 April 2023. Enquiries to General Manager Corporate Robert Barber on 03 5760 2641.

DRAFTSPERSON An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced Draftsperson to join our multidisciplinary team providing exceptional service and support to our planning and survey teams. The successful applicant will have knowledge and experience in CAD software, preferably MicroStation or AutoCad. Some knowledge of preparation of plans for town planning and surveying applications would be an advantage We are looking for a professional, motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing, as part of the team, to provide a wide range of drafting services for a broad range of projects. You will gain job satisfaction knowing that we provide quality outcomes to our many valued clients whilst broadening your skills in a diverse environment. Further details and position description can be obtained via: Email: jbaldry@oxleyco.com.au To apply: email your application (your cover letter and resume) to: jbaldry@oxleyco.com.au Applications close at: 4pm Tuesday 11 April 2023

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Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, a genuine interest in the local community, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly. You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, and have strong attention to detail. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence, be available to work flexible hours, and photography and social media skills are desirable. North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism. Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be emailed to Group Editor Jeff Zeuschner at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

About Dal Zotto Wines Pioneering prosecco in Australia in 1999. The Dal Zotto family live the true “la dolce vita” lifestyle and encourage you to join them in celebrating the beauty in every day, with a glass of Prosecco in hand. Cellar Door Staff We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our Cellar Door team. This position will involve providing guided wine tastings in our Cellar Door and ensure every customer has an excellent experience at Dal Zotto Wines. We are looking to fill a casual employment position, however, there are possibilities for a more permanent offering for the right candidate. We offer a fun and energetic work environment with potential for further development of skills and knowledge within the hospitality industry. For more information and to apply please visit our website. www.dalzotto.com.au/working-with-dz

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DAY TO DAY, THE ROLE WILL: t Maintenance of all Turf areas on course inclusive of greens, tees, surrounds, bunkers, fairways, rough and out of play areas. t Mowing & course set up. t Regularly attending and participating in TAFE studies

M A R K ’ S L AW N CARE. Reasonable prices, ride on mowing, edging, clean up, spraying, hard waste removal, rubbish r e m ova l a n d o t h e r services as needed. Ph 0472 603 156. PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs. Commercial, industrial renovations. Phone Julian 0412 597 482. TILING, wall/floor, bathrooms, renovations. Phone Claude 0435 945 513.

Providing the best quality Catholic education for the children in our care. Catholic Education Sandhurst.

1 Fixed Term Part time (2 days) Science Teaching Position for remainder of 2023 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to join our Teaching team. The successful applicant will: have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of children engage in collaborative team planning promote positive relationships amongst staff, students and parents have an understanding of and deliver the Science Curriculum. promote the Catholic Ethos of our school have a passion for growth in their personal practice. have VIT registration Remuneration is in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018 To apply: Detailed position descriptions and application requirements are available by emailing principal@sbwangaratta.catholic. edu.au Applications close: 28th April 2023 This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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NISSAN Navara 2011 D40 Twin Cab 2.5L Turbo diesel, black, 213,539km, roadworthy, registered (BROOSE), custom canopy (not attached), $18,500. Phone Lucy 0419 221 618.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? t Be dedicated to completing Certificate III in Turf Management t Be reliable and committed to the four-year Apprenticeship. t Love working outdoors in all weather conditions. t Work well in a team environment. t Have a high attention to detail. t Have a driver’s licence. ** Please note: the successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance & medical clearance ** OTHER TASKS REQUIRED: t Excellent communication skills t Acknowledgement of the game of golf an advantage WHAT’S NEXT This role is an excellent opportunity where you will acquire valuable work experience, earn while you learn and obtain a nationally recognised qualification.

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THE OPPORTUNITY Are you looking to start your career with an apprentice opportunity within green keeping and sports turf maintenance? Do you love the outdoors and enjoy working in open spaces?

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North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist. The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate. It is for three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University. The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms. We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.

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CAVOODLE puppies, male and female available, black, apricot and chocolate, $2800. Microchip numbers: 900164002196249, 900164002196231, 900164002195902, 900164002195919, 900164002196253, 900164002196230. Source number MB170559. Ph 0408 205 066. FREE Range Hens, ISA Brown Pullets, POL, $27 each. Phone Becky or Hugh on 5798 1868. KELPIE pups for sale, microchipped, vaccinated and wormed, all male, $450, microchip numbers: 953010005853319, 95301000585336, 953010005853399, 953010005853315, 953010005853302, 953010005853378, 953010005853315, source number: EE137473. Ph 0488 251 505 or 0427 251 506.

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CONCRETING - Big or small jobs. Paths, driveways, shed slabs, verandahs. 15 years experience. For a free q u o t e p h o n e Tr e v Anderson on 0422 200 761. DANIEL’S Carpentry and Maintenance Solutions. Servicing Wa n g a r a t t a a n d surrounds. For a free quote and examples of my work find us on Facebook or www. danielscarpentry.com or phone 0413 660 636. ENVIRO LIQUID WASTE. Your locally owned and operated septic cleaning business. Servicing septics, grease traps, triple interceptors and winery waste. Phone Peter 0419 163 420.

2018 Holden Commodore Lt Zb Liftback Auto MY18, 2.0lt turbo petrol, Apple car play/Android auto, reverse camera, auto park, lane assist, remote start, keyless entry, 60,000km, exexecutive car and then 1 owner, reg till April 2023 (1OO7EY), RWC can be supplied, full service history, $20,000 ono, inspections welcome, more photos on Facebook, located in Wangaratta. Phone Rachael 0400 432 077. WA N T E D t o b u y To y o t a H i a c e Va n 2006-2018 with less than 300,000km or a caravan preferably with shower and toilet. Ph 0405 224 466.

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MONTANA Charisma 2008 16ft single axle poptop 1320 tare, double bed, 3way fridge, TV, microwave, radio, gas/ electric cooktop, large storage under bed, electric brakes, heaps of extras, ready to go, $21,000. Ph 0417 448 085.

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CAMPBELL (nee Bulleid), Valerie June. 11/10/1941 to 3/4/2023 Beloved wife of Russell, mother to Pete, sister to Dawn and Wendy (dec), mother-in-law to Lily and grandmother to Kate and Grace. Val lost her 6-year battle with cancer on Monday, passing away peacefully at St John’s Aged Care. The family wish to thank the wonderful teams at St. John’s Wangaratta, Northeast Health District Nursing and Palliative Care teams and Professor Craig Underhill at the Albury Cancer Centre. $ PRUH NLQG KHDUWHG SHUVRQ \RX ZLOO QHYHU ¿QG )RUHYHU LQ RXU WKRXJKWV

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Mitsubishi 10 pallet taut liner. $50,000. With a full time sub-contractor Benalla run to service the vehicle 5 days a week, 8 hours a day Earning roughly $2000 - $2700 per week. Please phone 0407 005 159 for further details.

CONNOR Shea Linkage seeder 14 disc $500, Chamberlain disk harrow plough $200, Sunshine 600 Series 16 run seeder $100, New Holland 471 bale loader $200, Chisel plough 7 line $200. Ph 0418 573 683.

REDGUM SLABS AND BURLS. Ph 0439 576 625 after 6pm.

DINING table, 6 chairs $450, office desk 90x160cm $450, 2 stools $80, all good condition. Ph 0413 619 333.

TYRES new and secondhand, trailer, rims, wreckiing. New hours 9am to 5pm, M o n d a y, Tu e s d a y, Wednesday, 44 Newman Street, Wangaratta. Ph 0428 257 221. Adzam Tyres.

EMBROIDERY Magic books, transfers and patters VGC $50. Ph 0458 483 187. 2 HEN houses $120 each, 3 hen houses $90 each, large rabbit cage $80, small rabbit cage $40, delux hen and chicks two story house $180, guinea pig cages $40. Ph 0408 265 260.

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LEO JOHN Born Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

HEATH, Brian James. 10/11/1946 – 3/4/2023 Late of Wangaratta. Died peacefully at Northeast Health Wangaratta, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved and loving husband of Carol. Devoted father and father-in-law of Julie and Flav, Tanya and Ben, Andrew and Lhing. Adored by his 9 grandchildren. To the world you were but one, To us you were the world.

Passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. Dearly loved brother of Betty and brother-in-law of John (dec). Loved Uncle of Anne and Phil, Carmen and Rod, Great Uncle of Jack, Grace, Angie, Joe, Michael and Annuncia and their children. RIP

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RALPH, Alma. The Committee of Management, 0DQDJHPHQW 6WD൵ and Residents of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to Jill, Dee, Heath, Lawrence, Sheldon, Suzette, Jim and family on Alma’s passing.

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The Funeral Service to honour the memory of Valerie Campbell will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street Wangaratta on Thursday, April 13, 2023 commencing at 2pm. Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV GRQDWLRQV LQ PHPRU\ RI Valerie can be made to the Cancer Council at www.cancercouncilfundraising.com.au

HEATH Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral prayers for Mr Brian James Heath to be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, commencing at 2pm. Burial will follow at the Boorhaman Cemetery. Brian’s service can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

HEATH, Brian.

Passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. For my Uncle, I have so many memories of the times we spent together and even though you’re no longer here, I’ll cherish them forever. I miss your laughter so much and the mischief in your smile, when I feel the sadness welling up, I’ll remember it awhile. For though you are no longer here, you’ll never truly be gone, so long as I’ll have these memories your spirit will carry on. So until I see your smile again, I’ll hold you in my heart and mind. A shining example my Uncle of the best of human kind. Dearly loved Uncle of Andrea, Steve, Olivia and Max.

RALPH (Tipping), Alma Lillian. 21/2/1926 – 25/3/2023 97 years young. Passed away at St Catherine’s Hostel, with family by her side. Much loved Mum of Lawrence, Suzette, Jillian, Deanne, Sheldon and Heath. Loved mother-in-law to Dawn, John, Lynton, Doug, Kelly and Jenny. Adored Nan/Gran of 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. Privately cremated.

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DEATH NOTICES BEATTIE, Alex. 16/8/1939 – 30/3/2023 On the 46th anniversary of our father’s death. Passed away peacefully at Woomby Care, QLD. Son of Roy and Vera Beattie (both dec). Much loved brother of Andy (dec), Jean (dec) and Beryl. Husband of Robyn, father to his 3 daughters. Distance kept us apart but there were so many happy visits to QLD to visit you and your family. There were still so many words to say, regrets and wishes are there too. But lasting forever are memories of you. We were always there for each other with so many phone conversations. Now it’s time for me to let you go, but the relationship we had will last forever. ~ So dearly loved, your sister Beryl xxx. Re-calling our visits to the Sunshine Coast to see you Uncle Alex, with lots of great memories made. Very much loved Uncle to Wendy, Janet and families.

HEATH, Brian James. Passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. A golden heart stopped beating, two tender arms at rest. God broke my heart to prove He only takes the best. Very much loved brother of Sandy. We made our memories together. RIP

HEATH, Brian James. Passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023. Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories of the one we loved so much. Dearly loved and loving brother of Marie and brother-in-law Peter. We will miss you so much.

THOMAS (Bowron), Heather June. 23/5/1946 – 2/4/2023 The family of Heather Thomas is heartbroken to announce her unexpected passing April 2, 2023.

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HEATH, Brian James. April 3, 2023 Our cherished Uncle now resting peacefully. There are no words to describe how he will be missed. ~ Chris, Brendan, Vanessa, Jasmine, Alexis, Ben, Tully and Norah.

HEATH, Brian James. Passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. Loved son of Jack and Annie (both dec). Dearly loved brother of John (dec), Betty, Graeme (dec), Marie and Sandy. At rest with Dad, Mum, John and Graeme. RIP

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CONROY, John Denis. In loving memory of John. Passed away April 4, 1978. Dearly loved husband of Mary (dec). Loving father of Margaret, Michael, Ann, Alan and their families. Forever in our hearts.

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wangarattachronicle.com.au WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Melissa Beattie made her way out to Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club to capture some action of the children experiencing Victorian State Under 16s coach, Ben Laux.

OLLIE CHAMBERS

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BILLY BRIGHT HAYDEN KIKER

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Running for glory BELLA Pasquali has been attending the Easter long weekend Stawell Gift for as long as she can remember, making the four and a half hour road trip to watch mother Anna and father Wally compete in Australia’s richest footrace countless times. Bella has also had her own success at Stawell, winning a 400m Little Athletics title in 2019 and her 400m win last year. While her parents couldn’t get over the line in the main event, the 16-year-old enters the gift this weekend as one of the favourites and a realistic chance to take home one of the crown jewels of Australian running. Pasquali come into the Stawell Gift in red hot form, winning the Bendigo Gift along with the 70m event over the Labour Day long weekend in her last start. She said she will draw some confidence on the back of her Bendigo double, but knows when the running begins against some of Australia’s best on Saturday, anything can happen. “Preparations have been pretty good, I’ve been com-

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Pasquali has her sights set on Stawell double BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

peting a lot this season but I’ve had the past few weeks off,” she said. “I’ve been focusing on the first part of the race, it’s very big throughout the preparations for Stawell, and I’m focusing on all the little things.” Pasquali was happy with the result of her 7.25m handicap announced on Monday, leaving a fair mix of runners to start both behind and in front of her. She has also entered in the 70m and will look to defend her crown in the 400m event. Pasquali said the Stawell Gift has always been a special event for her, and believes with the help of longtime coach Jason Boulton, she can rise up to the pressure and mental challenges of being a favourite in front of a large audience.

“It’s a big one, I’ve been there nearly every single Stawell Gift since I’ve been alive with my parents,” she said. “I try and keep it as normal as possible... I know there’s a lot that goes into it, many other factors come into play before you can even think about winning and there are plenty of things that have to go your way. “It would definitely mean a lot [to win], it’s a very special gift and to get it done especially at this age would be a massive achievement for me.” The Stawell Gift commences Saturday, April 8 with the heats, concluding on Easter Monday with the finals. Race times can be found through the race timetable via the link: https://www. s t awel lg i f t .c o m /o n - t h e track/race-timetable-2023/. All races can be watched via the 7plus app, with the Stawell Gift finals to be broadcasted on Channel 7 from 11:30am on Monday.

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Bella Pasquali is taking some confidence from winning both the Bendigo Gift and the 70m events in her last start on the Labour Day weekend.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, April 1 Stableford 1st Round Weekend Aggregate Winner: Di Murphy 36 Ball winners: Libby Smith (2) 36, Jenny Henwood 33. NTP: 4th Melody Adams, 8th Jenny Henwood, 13th Wendy Hogan, 17th Wendy Hogan. Saturday, April 1 - Stableford A Grade Winner: Wayne Hibberson 37. Runner Up: Andy Senkic 36. B Grade Winner Martin Hill 36. Runner Up: Hayden Rogers 34. C Grade Winner: Gary Butler 36. Runner Up: Peter Ford 34. D Grade Winner: Danny Fogarty 38. Runner Up Rob Lowe 36. Ball Winners: Bill Cornish 36, Ian Wiedemann 36, Steve Fisher 34, Tom Aggett 34, Gordon Paterson 34, Gary Walder 34, Bernie Grealy 34, Markus Angehrn 34, Jeff Elliott 34, Mark Hall 33, William O’Brien 33, Ben Honeychurch 33, Sam Richards 33, Jim Moore 33, Bronte Bruce 33, Gary Dinsdale 33. Eagle on 15th Hole to Tom Aggett. Super Nine: Club Shirt: Sam Richards 23. Aroma Deli: Libby Smith 20. 2 Balls: Jaxon Osmotherly 20. NTP: 4th Jacob Schonafinger, 8th Steve Fisher, 13th Neville Hogan, 17th Tom Aggett.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB Wangaratta Golf Club Results WGC Competitions: Week ending April 2 Women’s Competition: March 28 Women’s 4 BBB Winners: Carol Coghill and Karen Smith 39 C/B Points. Runners Up: Cheryl Leitl & Sue Miller 39 Points. Ball Winners: Rosie Webb, Helen Tate, Julie McInnes, Jan Hill. Women’s Competition

KNOCK IT IN: Bev Zuber hits her shot. Thursday, March 30 9 hole Stableford Winner: Gail Dodd 17 Points C/B. Runner Up: Barb Woodward 17 Points. Ball Winners: Barb Thomas, Carol Coghill. 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Sue Miller 30 Points. Runner Up: Lesley Anderson 28 Points. Ball Winners: Jan Hill, Deb Hill. NTP 13th: Jan Hill. April Monthly Medal 18 HOLE Stroke April 1: A Grade Winner: Michael Webster 66 Nett. A Grade Runner Up: Trevor Cooper 68 Nett. B Grade Winner: Mark Comensoli 66 Nett. B Grade Runner up: Rod Godde 71 Nett. Ball Winners: Jason McCoy, Ian Rundell, Greg Sullivan, Steve Noble, Joe Antic, John Mullins. NTP: 4th Ash Clayton, 7th Drew Winter, Rod Moyle, 11th Neil Membrey, 13th Tony Goodison, 16th

Peter Crawford. Birdie: Ash Clayton. Secret 6: Craig Henwood. Raffle: Zac Cunneen. Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Nora Martin 37 Points. Runner Up: Glenda Dodson 32 Points. Ball Winners: Carolyn Sullivan, Barb Thomas. NTP: 11th Glenda Dodson, 13th Glenda Dodson.

TARRA GOLF CLUB Tarrawingee Golf Club results Saturday, April 1 The winner of the April Monthly Medal was Manny Tanirau 90-17-73, the runner up was Pete Nolan nett 74, ball winner Glen Simmons nett 75. Nearest the pins: 2nd Mark Nolan, 8th Hollywoods Award Terry Ousley. Monthly Awards: Captains Award Peter Scoullar, Birdies Ken Miller, Gobblers Mark Nolan.

The event to be played on Saturday, April 8 is the first round of the singles KO, ladies also welcome as members who have a bye will be playing a stableford event. The hit off times for Saturday’s are 11:30am roll up for a 12 noon start. New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club. The contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club. Tarra ladies: Winner: Lucia Dapos, nett 40 on a C/B from Di McLaughlin. NTP on second Lynn Barrow. Least Putts: Beat Allan 14. Next Week 2 person Ambrose. 9am for 9:30am start.

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, April 3 are as follows: Robyn Muller and Gavan Kelly d Cheryle Beckley and Terry Wilson

7/3, Christine Ireland and Joan Dyson d Elise Downes and Dawn Wind 6/3, Margaret Bennett and Nathan Reynolds d Elaine McDonald and Wendy Waddington 7/4, Yvonne McLaughlin d Heather Gulbin 7/6. Last weekend the Victorian Regional Singles Tournament was run in Melbourne. All 14 croquet regions were represented with participants having been determined by play-offs in each region. Winner of division one was Lindsay Patullo of Charlton. Division 2 was taken out by David Staff of Benalla, while division 3 was won by John Murdoch of Quarry Hills, a Bendigo club. The Lefel Shield, awarded for the most hoops run by a Region was won by Western Metropolitan with 198 hoops, second was Geelong with 195 hoops, third was Goulburn Valley with 191 hoops and fourth was North East with 187 hoops. Des Davis of Wodonga and Judy Amery of Benalla played in divisions 1 and 3 respectively, giving a good account of themselves, only narrowly missing the placings. Playing days are now Monday, Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 1pm. Visitors are welcome to come down and enjoy some games with our members. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done. Late arrivals will be included in the next game. The club is located at 46 Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta. For further information please contact one of the numbers listed below. President Janet Kelly 0429166016 or secretary Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

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Grand final rematch set to be a thriller BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

IT’S only taken until the second round of the Ovens and King season, and fans have been presented with a rematch of the 2022 senior grand final which is sure to be an absolute stunner. Bonnie Doon host reigning premiers Benalla All Blacks from 2pm on Good Friday for the Bombers’ first match of the season after taking the bye in round one. While the home side will have the fresher legs, the Panthers have four quarters of high-intensity game time under their belts, following a 43-point loss to Whorouly. Bonnie Doon coach Ken Murray said his squad was ready to begin their flag campaign. “It’ll be an easing-in start to the season for us, but the guys we’ve got are super keen for sure,” he said. “They’ve been champing at the bit for a while, but unfortunately, a few injuries were picked up in our practice matches. “You’ve got to cover this, don’t you, so at the end of the day it’s an opportunity for someone else to come in, hold their spot and make it harder for those guys to get back in who were mainstays last year.” Structurally, the Bombers won’t make too many changes to the setup which saw them blast away the competition to make it all the way to last year’s grand final. “We’ll back our defensive six to do the job, and between those we’ve got set plans and ideas about who will do what and who will play on who,” Murray said. “Plan A is to go out and be as attacking as we can, so we won’t change our forward line setup, and if we have to, we’ve got someone

TARRAWINGEE’s senior men will be looking for a major reset this weekend, as the Bulldogs make their traditional trip up the valley to take on Bright on Easter Saturday. The Bulldogs will be looking to take some positives from their opening round result, a 114-point defeat by King Valley. Tarrawingee only managed 2.6 in the outing, with clear improvements looking to be made against the Mountain Men, who suffered a six-goal loss in their round one clash with the Demons. Co-coach Danyon Hearne said while the result was less than ideal, his midfield stood up and performed well. “It obviously wasn’t the result we were hoping for, but it might’ve

LONG ROAD AHEAD: Milawa coach Kerrie Gray (right) said her side will look to control their own game when they take on King Valley on Easter Saturday. PHOTO: Marc Bongers

Goal-rich Demons angling for success over Roos By NATHAN DE VRIES

SEPTEMBER MEMORIES: Campbell Smedley and the Bombers will be looking to rewrite history in their grand final rematch against Benalla All Blacks on Good Friday at the ‘Doon. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie we can slide back into a defensive post who’s very much at home there, but I want to resist that as much as I can. “I’ll definitely be looking for our guys to create more turnovers in our forward half this week, as a bit of an indicator as to whether training’s been paying off. “Rather than letting teams walk out of our forward half, I’ll be looking for it to spend chunks of time, repeat stoppages, in that forward half.

“That’ll mean our forwards and mids are working really hard.” All the stars are aligning for a truly massive day out at the ‘Doon, with the grand final rematch falling on an Easter weekend to launch the Bombers’ season. “It’s a great weekend for our club to kick off the season,” Murray said. “The netballers are all itching and fired up, we had got 100 people booked in for meal night on Wednesday which is some sort of

record for us, we’d never had that many people attend meal night. “There’s a really good vibe around the place, I’m expecting good vibes from the football side of things and the netball side. “The culture and the feel around the place is great, so let’s hope it translates into wins.” Bonnie Doon hosts Benalla All Blacks on Good Friday, with the reserve match played from 12pm and the seniors to kick off at 2pm.

Bulldogs looking to bounce back at Easter showdown By NATHAN DE VRIES

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shown us where we’re at,” he said. “We had no expectations going into the year but obviously we’d like to put on better performances from that. “There are blokes still getting used to senior footy, but I thought everyone’s effort and intensity were good, but King Valley were just too much better. “It’s all about how our blokes respond, and everyone’s responded pretty well. “We had most of the blokes on the training track on Tuesday and Thursday - I don’t think anyone’s going to take a backward step which is pleasing. “Our midfield was outstanding on the weekend, we pretty well matched them in the midfield blokes like Jeremy Lawford, Will Creed, Hugh Amery and Sam Peters, who we’ll miss this weekend

due to concussion. “The midfield worked tirelessly all day, and I couldn’t have asked for more from them.” With the booming crowds of Bright at Easter beckoning, the Bulldogs have been granted an impressive stage to potentially remount their flag bid. “It’s always a big game up there, a big crowd, and everyone likes playing in front of a big crowd,” Hearne said. “We’ll be looking to bounce back pretty strong. “They (Bright) have always been pretty consistent, always been a big, strong team - I think they’ve got a bit of experience there now, which will be their strength. “We want to play quick footy, straight through the middle, so we’ll see how we go.”

REBOUND: Hugh Amery and the Tarrawingee Bulldogs will head to Bright this Easter Saturday after a rough round one loss. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

AFTER opening their season with a 53-goal victory, Milawa will be looking to keep their powerhouse shooters well supplied when they take on King Valley at Whitfield this Easter Saturday. The Demons piled on 74 goals throughout their round one match with Bright, with goal shooter Emily Canny sinking 54 goals at an accuracy of 93.10 per cent, aided by Jami Ussher (17 goals at 65.38 per cent). Milawa coach Kerrie Gray said they weren’t letting the weekend’s result carry them away. “It was a really positive start for our playing group, there was a really good feel out on court,” she said. “With a new coach comes some changes, and it was awesome, the players just embraced it and did as they were asked. “They’re a really good group of girls, we’re all on the one page. “We know we’ve got a power of work to do throughout the season, but we’re in a really good place, we’re ready to do that.” With one victory in the books, Gray said she and her squad were focussing on their own structures rather than looking to counteract a new-look King Valley outfit. “It’s really interesting - because I’ve only been here for a couple of years and I’ve just played, I don’t have a huge understanding (of the King Valley side),” she said. “Obviously I’m aware they’ve recruited well, and Stacey Brown and Deanna Mawson are very good coaches, with lots of credentials under their belts. “They’ve pulled together a good outfit and they’ve done that in the past. “One of the big things we’ll be focussing on is what we can control and what we can’t control - we can’t control anything that they do but we can certainly control our style of game and that’ll be our focus. “We’ll go into the game highly aware that they’ll be up and about, and they’re probably a very skilful team, but our focus will be on controlling our game.” In other round two matches, Greta hosts Moyhu and Bonnie Doon takes on Benalla All Blacks on Good Friday, while Saturday will see Tarrawingee play at Bright - Goorambat, North Wangaratta and Whorouly will all take the bye.

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Netballers buzzing for Good Friday derby By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

READY TO GO: Georgia Clark of the Magpies and Gracie Reid of the Rovers are keen to make an opening round statement for their respective sides ahead of Good Friday’s derby. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann

A NEW season will bring a new chapter to the cross-town Rovers and Magpies rivalry on the courts tomorrow, as a hungry Rovers A grade side looks to prove themselves against the premiership fancied Magpies. The Magpies come into this season looking to go one better than their grand final loss last year, with a revamped side filled with talent across the court thanks to inclusions of Brooke Pryse, Ellie Cooper and Kellie Keen. Magpies co-coach Lou Byrne said the new additions to the team have bolstered the side in all aspects of the game and the squad is itching to get their season started tomorrow afternoon. “They’ve brought a more competitive edge to the team,

they’re fitting in really well at the moment and it’s very exciting to see we’ve got a good nine to 10 players to pick from, which we’ve never had,” she said. “I’m very excited about where we are with our players.” Rovers A grade co-coach Gracie Reid said there’s plenty of excitement bubbling around the club and admitted the lead up to her first derby as a coach feels like the lead up to a grand final. “I personally have definitely been a bit nervous because it’s such a big game round one, the derby against one of the top teams last year, so they’re going to be a tough contest for us to go against,” she said. “We’ve been preparing for it and we’re ready to give it 110 per cent.” While many are tipping the

LOCK IT DOWN: Tayla Coonan stops the ball at the goal line.

Magpies to come out on top, Byrne said it’s always a different ball game when up against the cross-town rivals. “A Rovers game is always a different type of atmosphere, it’s never one of our best games we play and I think it’s because of that rivalry,” she said. “We win the games, but definitely not at the level we would like to. “It goes right through your club, from the juniors to the school atmosphere leading up to it, the community atmosphere; it’s got the whole lot really.” The Magpies had the better of the Rovers in both of their matches last year. Reid said with the frantic atmosphere that comes with a derby, she and co-coach Courtney Hillier have been working on composure with

the ball as a key focus in getting on top. “Especially with the crowd and everyone else around you, it feels like you have to go so much quicker in the play, but we’ve been working with the girls to have control of the ball, just breathe and settle when we’re on the court,” she said. “Last year unfortunately we finished quite low on the ladder, but we have a totally different mindset coming out this year and we want to prove ourselves to be a challenge, everyone should be ready to take the court against us, we’re not just going to be an easy match.” The action begins tomorrow with the C grade at 9:15am at WJ Findlay Oval, leading up to the A grade at 12:15pm with the juniors heading the action for the afternoon.

IN PURSUIT: Ellie Samson sets off after the ball.

Dragons fire up in hockey season THE second round of the Hockey Albury Wodonga season was played over the weekend and while they faced stiff opposition, all Wangaratta Dragons sides performed well. Division 2 women The Dragon girls played United, going down 3-0. They had some great passages of play however just could not convert to a goal. United definitely did not have it all their own way and were fortunate to have a very capable goalie who had to make some handy saves. It was good to see young player Ellie Samson on the field getting in amongst it

and Carli Notman stepped up too with a solid game across the half line - both played their first game for Division 2, normally playing in Division 3. Sally Moore and Tayla ‘Turtle’ Coonan both had another ripper of a game. Everyone else ran their buttons off to move the ball forward through the midfield and up to the forwards. Division 3 men The Dragon men had their work cut out for them on Saturday, facing a strong Bulldog team from Wodonga. That didn’t faze the Wangaratta men though, who went out and played an

amazing game, but in the end the Bulldogs had just a little more experience and took out the win 2-0. With an outstanding performance from Alex Ellam, who’s joined the team from the junior ranks, and Simon Lipshut, who’s new to the club - onlookers can be assured that we are going to see amazing things from the men this season. Under 16 boys The U16 boys travelled up to Albury on Friday night for a late game against the Magpies. It was a very close game all night, with not much between the two sides.

Ollie Chambers and Luke Mercer were back in the team after missing the first week and both had great games. Mercer was consistently marking his man in defence and was everywhere he needed to be to breakdown the opposition attacking plays. Chambers brought his speed in both defence and attack, threatening many times through the game - he was able to score a goal from a short corner, a well-deserved result for his efforts. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to come away with the win, going down 2-1.

Under 14 mixed The U14s were a few players short this week but they showed a lot of spirit and confidence to put some strong pressure on the Wodonga side. An injury to the team captain Hamish Kerr early in the game put him out for the remainder. Goalie Noah Fitzgerald is back playing on the team for his first game this season and was strong in the goals. Two star performers were James Wheeler, with great control and forward pressure in the forward line, and Joseph Robertson, who was outstanding in defence,

winning some great tackles and moving the ball out of defences. Wheeler’s efforts got him the player of the match this week. Well done to Rory Gibb who had some great passages of play into the ‘D’ and wasrewarded with a fantastic goal. Unfortunately the Dragons lost 10 to 2 but with a full team we will get a win very soon. The Wangaratta Dragons are always open to new players of any age - training starts on Thursdays at 4.30pm for juniors, and continues after 5.30pm for seniors at Cathedral College.

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A DERBY FOR THE AGES

10 questions with coaches Ben Reid and Sam Murray on the eve of the highly anticipated opening round  From back page

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Derby games have been blockbusters over the last couple of seasons you must be expecting another top quality meeting?

BR: Rovers have recruited well and have held on to most of their good players from last year so no doubt they’ll be ready to go. From all reports they’ve been flying in their practice matches so it’ll be a good challenge. SM: The Magpies showed they’re the best side last year and we all know that but we want to be that side this year. We know that our game holds up against every side and we’re just grateful for the opportunity to be playing a derby on Good Friday.

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What’s the message to the players coming into this derby?

BR: The biggest message is just to enjoy playing footy and getting back to doing what we do well. It’s the most enjoyable two hours of the week so we’re all looking forward to getting back out there. It’ll be a good contest. SM: Just to enjoy it. It’s a great opportunity to be playing on Good Friday against the Magpies in front of a good crowd. We’re keen to put

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our pre-season work into practice and hopefully set our season up well.

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What do you think are your opponent’s main strengths?

BR: Their speed is a definite strength. All of their quick players are still there and last year they really liked to springboard which I think they’ll do again. They’ve got a couple of good young rucks in (Toby) Murray and (Will) Christie who are quality young players and will test our on ball brigade. SM: Their contested footy is strong and they’ve got a class midfield that are good at winning the ball. Their forward line is also a danger with ‘Juice’ (Michael Newton), Cal Moore and ‘Reidy’ as well. It’s going to be important to nullify their contested footy which will help us play our game.

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Which recruits will debut?

BR: Cam Barrett, Murray Waite and Darcy Melksham will all play. Since coming in they’ve

all been good and haven’t missed a beat. Darcy came in a bit later but Murray and Cam have been two of the better performers over pre-season. SM: We’re still working through a few niggles and queries that have come out of a couple of the practice matches. We know for sure that Lockey McCartney and ‘Prime Train’ (Tom Baulch) will debut and we’re excited to see what they can do.

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Who are the players for fans to keep an eye out for?

BR: Fraser Holland-Dean has gone to another level this pre-season. He’s 20 now and is starting to get a feel for what senior footy’s about. Other guys like Luke Saunders have gone to another level after a great year last year. Some of the younger guys who have impressed will miss out but guys like Waitai Tua, Bareden Marjanovic and Will O’Keefe aren’t too far away. SM: Those two (McCartney and Baulch) have been key players over the pre-season. ‘Prime’ brings what he does off the field and his personality to the club which we’re looking forward to seeing. Jack

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WANGARATTA ROVERS VS MAGGIES Entertainment after the game with Marcus Osborne Gates open at 9am Football Thirds: 10:00am Reserves: Noon Seniors: 2:00pm Netball C Grade: 9:15am B Grade: 10:45am A Grade: 12:15pm U17’s: 1:45pm U15’s: 3:00pm

Gerrish and Toby Murray are the other two who we’re excited to see, they both showed a lot last year and more importantly are ready to step up this year.

8

As former Collingwood teammates you must enjoy playing against each other?

BR: It’s always good seeing ‘Muz’. He’s a great bloke and played up at Sydney with my brother (Sam) too so there’s a few connections there. From everything I’ve heard he’s doing a fantastic job at Rovers and is a really level headed guy so I’m not surprised. SM: It’s great playing against ‘Reidy’. I spent some time with him at Collingwood and also with Sam at Sydney. I have a lot of respect for ‘Reidy’ and we’ve now got three former Collingwood players coaching in the O&M with Tim Broomhead at North Albury as well so we’re diluting the league a little bit there. I’ve got a lot of time for Ben and am excited to play against him again.

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Will full strength sides be selected?

BR: We certainly won’t be resting anyone. There’s been a bit

of talk in terms of not playing our better players because we can’t win points but at the same time we don’t want other sides to win four points and get ahead of us. It’ll be a normal game for us. SM: We’ll be pretty close to full strength. Like any team we’ve got a few injuries we’re managing but we’re pretty close to full strength.

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Do you think the off-season dramas will fuel the derby in any way? BR: There’s every chance there’ll be a few barbs thrown on the field in one way or another. We can go one of two ways though and we want it to galvinise not just the playing group but also the staff, supporters and everyone involved. No doubt some stuff might be said but we just want to look forward to a great day of footy and getting back into it. SM: Footy’s definitely a passionate game and we all love what the fans bring to it bit we want to keep it professional. We want everyone to enjoy it because we love the screaming, yelling and cheering but at the end of the day sport’s a game and doesn’t need to hostile.

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CLEAN SWEEP: Seated para athlete Kate Fawkner recently won gold in discuss, sliver in javelin and bronze in shot put at the Australian Track and Field Championships.

Kate Fawkner’s clean sweep By CHLOE JAENICKE GOOD TIMES: Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club members at Euroa seniors tournament (from left) David Godkin, Phil Peck, Michael Falkenberg, Geoff Davidson,Kevin Callahan, Mary Ellen Callahan, Amy Lairson, Mike Lairson, Russell O’Brien and Mark Brown. Front John Brunner.

Seniors tennis enjoys a day out at Euroa

THE North East Seniors Tennis players received a good tune up on Sunday at the Euroa Lawn Tennis Club seniors day prior to the upcoming busy Easter Tennis Tournaments being held along the Murray River and in Myrtleford. The weather conditions were ideal with virtually no wind, low humidity, sunny and a temperature in the mid 20s. Many players commented on how good the grass condition was considering the Euroa Lawn Tennis club had only very recently held another very successful sellout Labour Day Tournament. The club in fact is still basking in the glory of a national award. The community minded club received the 2022 “Most Outstanding Professional Tournament” award as part of the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis awards. A highly significant national achievement for a small country town tennis club in North East Victoria.

Euroa Lawn Tennis Club has shown through this that if a whole community comes together great things can be achieved and everyone benefits. The day was attended by a good crowd of at least 50 people; 43 players plus community club support for catering and spectators. Of the 43 players 12 were members at Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club. Other attendees were from Albury Wodonga, Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Corowa and Euroa areas. As is usual at Euroa some players also travelled up from the Greater Melbourne area for the opportunity to play on great lawn courts. Wangaratta had two court winners, Phil Peck and Mary Ellen Callahan, plus two runners up in Michael Falkenberg and John Brunner but all attendees agreed that tennis was the big winner on the day. The next North East Seniors Tournament will be held in

Shepparton on April 16, the following Sunday at Wangaratta on April 23 and then Tatura on April 30. The Tatura date is an extra on the calendar as their earlier scheduled date was cancelled due to floods. A final day for the season will be on May 21 at Yarrawonga. Who can play? Anyone 30 or over. One does not need to be a member of any club. These tournaments are good occasions for any lapsed tennis players to consider a return to the game. North East Seniors Tennis secretary Michael Falkenberg encourages all current players, particularly Wangaratta tennis players to encourage at least one new player to come and try the North East Seniors social format later this month on the Wangaratta lawn courts. He predicts fine weather and guarantees a warm welcome and good company, along with a tasty lunch.

READY AND WAITING: Wangaratta lawn’s Sue Piper is ready at the net while Amy Lairson serves.

KATE Fawkner accomplished a clean sweep at the recent Australian Track and Field Championships winning a gold silver and bronze medal. Ms Fawkner is a seated paraOlympic athlete who recently won a gold medal in seated discuss, a silver medal in seated javelin and a bronze medal in seated shot put. Due to a disrupted training season, Ms Fawkner said she didn’t have high expectations for how she would go in the competition this year. “Winning gold , silver and bronze this week at the Australian Track and Field Championships is actually bit of a miracle because about six weeks ago at training I had a fall and was taken to the local hospital where I had a CT Scan and it showed that I had a mild stroke,” she said. “I spent a week in hospital with that but it definitely interrupted my up and coming championships. “What I accomplished on the day was exceptional and I couldn’t have been any happier with how we went.” Ms Fawkner currently competes in the men’s competitions but hopes that next season she can compete in the women’s competition. “I feel like a door has closed and a new door is about to open up once I’m able to legally cross over to the women’s competition under the world para athletics rules,” she said.

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ªxHRKILCy872010z READY TO LAUNCH BELLA Pasquali said she and coach Jason Boulton had made an emphasis on the start of her race during training, perfecting all the little things in her efforts to win Australia’s richest footrace at Stawell this long weekend. ■ Story: Page 29

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

10 questions with coaches Ben Reid and Sam Murray on the eve of the highly opening g y anticipated p p g round BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

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had 45 blokes on the track for most of pre-season. We’ve had two good hit outs against Seymour and Mansfield and we’re now looking forward to getting into the season and getting an idea of where we’re at. SM: We haven’t been too fazed by it to be honest. We understand the task at hand that needs to be done from a footy perspective

and who that’s against is irrelevant. We just want to stay focused on ourselves and not anything else. It’s a tough situation for both clubs and, hopefully, they’ll both come back better than ever because it’s important for the competition. 2. What’s your message to supporters ahead of the season opener? BR: It’s obviously Good

Friday so we’re hoping for a massive crowd who are all there for the right reasons. It’s be a good spectacle of good quality football where two teams go at it which is what it’s all about. SM: We just want to show that we’re a team that can win it regardless of the noise that’s around. We know the Magpies will bring their best footy but we’re just keen to be back playing and the objective for both sides will be to win. ■ Continued page 32

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