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VOLUNTEERS STILL IN HQ LIMBO BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE ALPINE Truss has been a big part of Wangaratta’s growth over the past two decades.

The company is celebrating its 20 year anniversary, and its growth from a handful of employees to a 130-strong workforce today, with ongoing expansion, is something managing director George Prothero (pictured) is understandably proud of.

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“From day one we have tried to support local business as much as we possibly can and the local businesses continue to go out of their way to support us and our employees,” Mr Prothero said.

“We have plans to continue to grow to meet our customers demands although the biggest issue

that continues to hinder the growth of Alpine Truss is the lack of employable people within our community, and of course the issue with rental properties limits the possibility of potential employees moving from other areas to Wangaratta.”

■ A 12 page lift out can be found in today’s edition to mark the milestone.

$3.8m CBD promise MAJOR Wangaratta CBD street works costing $11.75 million will be partly funded by the Federal Government if the Coalition is re-elected at the May 21 election.

The Coalition yesterday committed $3.8m for the first two stages of works - taking in Ovens and Ford streets - which will “revitalise and activate” the area, following the theme of already completed works at the northern end of Ovens Street, near King George V Gardens.

A priority of the works will be to provide greater access to pedestrians, address some of the vehicular speed issues

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and provide more pedestrian priority crossings in the CBD. Liberal candidate for Indi Ross Lyman, alongside Nationals candidate Liz Fisher, revealed the plan to fund two of six stages of works which would begin with the revitalisation of Ovens and Ford streets in Wangaratta.

Mr Lyman said the works are designed to invest in the

infrastructure that Wangaratta needs to get trade and tourism into the city.

“This investment will enhance the safety, connection and amenity of the Wangaratta CBD,” Mr Lyman said.

“Improving the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout the CBD will encourage more people, more often into the Wangaratta CBD. “As we return to normal post COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, we want to see locals and tourists in the CBD,

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spending money and growing the local economy.

“This redevelopment and activation will increase business confidence to invest in Wangaratta, and will encourage more visitors to the region, boosting local businesses and tourism.”

Ms Fisher said the plan will give people a sense of place which gives people such positive feelings.

“It will really provide linkages between the works that have already been done and I’m looking forward to Ross or I being elected and

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seeing this project come to fruition,” she said.

Council acting chief executive officer Marcus Goonan said they are not looking to remove any parking in Ford Street, but they will be looking to connect the area to the arts and culture theme that already exists in Ovens and Docker streets.

The works on Ovens Street will cost $1.5m, Ford Street $1.65m, with future works costing $7.95m on Reid, Murphy, and Faithfull streets and Victoria Parade to be

funded by council under its long-term financial plan.

Part of stages 3-6 will involve a pedestrian priority crossing on Reid Street, near Molonys Arcade, but also the activation of laneways, another aspect in Wangaratta’s CBD Masterplan.

“If you look at what we’ve done with Molonys Arcade, most people are seeing it as a positive as having another place to just sit, eat and talk during their busy work day and out the front of Big W there is scope to do some more work as well,” Mr Goonan said.

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■ From page 1 “There is going to be opposition always to these projects as we do them and what we need to do is being able to balance that change and making sure everyone understands why we’re doing it.”

Ms Goonan said a consultation phase for direct feedback on the plans is yet happen, but he confirmed this will take place in due course.

“We’ve got an understanding of what we’d like to see happen and if we get the funding we’ll go out to the community and have more of a conversation about exactly what that looks like,” he said.

Mayor Dean Rees said the works are super important and he referred to what was achieved near the King George V Gardens.

“This is bringing our longterm financial plan forward and having these works committed by the Liberal Nationals Government will just help the citizens of Wangaratta from paying for a lot of the works themselves,” Cr Rees said.

He attributed the growth of business activity to the recent development of the adjacent Docker and Norton streets under the Wangaratta Railway Precinct revitalisation plan.

He said this makeover secured Quest Apartments, Dan Murphy’s and the soon to be approved 21-apartment development opposite the train station.

Stage one of Ovens Street would take a year, as would stage two of Ford Street works, while stages 3-6 would be carried out over the next 10 years.

COALITION PROMISE: Liberal and Nationals candidates for Indi, Ross Lyman (left) and Liz Fisher, view designs to revitalise Wangaratta’s Ovens and Ford streets alongside Mayor Dean Rees. The works will be funded by the Coalition Government if they’re re-elected.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Haines and David’s reaction to LNP’s $3.8m promise INDI Independent incumbent Helen Haines welcomed the promise for infrastructure funding for Wangaratta.

“I’d like to see whomever forms government fund the significant infrastructure projects that have been developed by the Rural City of Wangaratta and that I have presented to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg as part of my Indi budget submission,” Dr Haines said.

“While this funding is welcome, it doesn’t address one of the biggest infrastructure issues facing Wangaratta, which is the need for significant upgrades to the sewerage system to enable more housing to be built.

“That is why I have a plan for the Regional Housing Infrastructure Fund to assist councils to open up more land, increasing supply and assisting with housing affordability.”

Labor candidate Nadia David also welcomed any funding but labeled it as “desperate pork-barrelling” by a LiberalNational government with “a tin ear”.

“No one is demanding that Wangaratta look prettier while people who live in Wangaratta can’t see a doctor, have poor mobile phone and internet connection and can’t get their kids into affordable childcare,” she said.

“That the focus is on ‘activating’ Wangaratta’s CBD, and that is all, speaks volumes about where the LNP’s priorities sit and the health and wellbeing of the people of Wangaratta aren’t at the top of that list.”

Motorcyclist’s mandatory pit stop

Police investigate fence hit and run in Swan St

A GLENROWAN motorcyclist will be sidelined for at least six months, after he was caught speeding along the Snow Road at more than 40kph over the limit at the weekend.

Wangaratta Highway Patrol officers were conducting routine patrols along the 100kph zone when they clocked a Ducati motorcycle reaching speeds of up to 142kph along the roadway.

A subsequent investigation found the man had never held a Victorian motorcycle licence.

A Wangaratta police spokesperson said they would continue to stamp out poor driver behaviour in the region.

A DRIVER who allegedly fled the scene after crashing into the front fence of a Wangaratta home on Wednesday evening is being sought by local police.

Police believe a blue Hyundai Accent, understood to be a 2014 to 2017 model, was involved in the hit and run collision with the front fence of a home at the Swan Street and Rowan Street intersection at approximately 9:20pm.

According to Sergeant Peter McGuffie of Wangaratta police, the vehicle was last seen travelling south along Swan Street after the incident.

“That vehicle would have sustained some major damage, including to the front wheels,” he said Anyone with information on the vehicle’s whereabouts is urged to contact Wangaratta police on 5723 0888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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electorates expected to face impacts of climate change, with one in nine properties forecast to become uninsurable before 2030.

And while a number of concerns were raised around flooding in the region’s riverine areas, Mr Gales believes the study had only reinforced the importance of well-equipped emergency services in fire-prone areas throughout the local community.

“The next fire season gets closer every day - we’ve been blessed the last two fire seasons,” he said.

“The CFA’s view on climate change is realistic - our emergency services are going to be drawn into these events we’re not prepared for.

“We have our head in the sand to think we’re prepared for what’s coming - my generation of firefighters has been through it - we’ve had experience no other generation of firefighters has had and that’s only going to continue.

“We can provide the energy and the commitment - we just need the proper facilities to be able to do it effectively.”

Despite being overlooked for state funding this time around, Mr Gales said CFA had been unwavering in its support for the local group.

“CFA locally and at regional level has been really supportive of what we’re trying to achieve, but they’re between a rock and a hard place,” he said.

“The CFA is not the problem, the funding of the CFA is the problem.”

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CFA units in Wangaratta will remain without a dedicated group headquarters for 2022, after the region’s firefighting efforts were overlooked in Tuesday’s state budget.

Having spent time in recent months overseeing its 16 brigades from Wangaratta’s CFA District 23 headquarters at Ely Street, funding was not forthcoming for its own group building, with discussions instead accelerating towards a colocation agreement at the rural city’s state of the art SES building.

Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes said dialogue had recently begun at a state level to work towards a compromise at the $1.6m facility, which was formally opened in November last year.

“This is a conversation that is progressing - what we know is that our emergency services personnel, our volunteers are fantastic,” she said.

“When something happens, they all get together - they respond appropriately and it doesn’t necessarily matter which colour they’re wearing.

“We’re exploring opportunities of utilising the SES facility - it is a very large facility and has adequate opportunity to be a co-location for either an interim measure or perhaps longer term

LEFT SHORT: CFA Wangaratta group officer Lachie Gales believes a planned co-location agreement between Wangaratta Group and Wangaratta SES is unlikely to satisfy CFA needs.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling and these conversations are progressing well.

“I have instructed the CFA to make sure that they’re sitting down with the local members, to ensure that everyone is having input into what could be a solution to a problem that we have here in Wangaratta.”

However, according to Wangaratta group officer Lachie Gales, it was imperative a permanent hub be established, with the group’s Ely Street tenancy in jeopardy with the expected return of the

region’s incident control centre ahead of the next fire season.

Mr Gales said despite a number of examples of CFA and SES colocation across the state, including at Beechworth, mixed success had meant previous conversations at a regional level had been largely unsuccessful.

“CFA’s original negotiations at a regional level weren’t able to come up with a model that suited both agencies,” he said.

“The original model really didn’t meet our needs - any shared

facility arrangement with SES will need to be significantly different to the limited visitation rights that were previously offered.

“The facilities the SES put in are tremendous - but they’re not necessarily the answer to CFA needs.

“We’re open to talking about any viable alternative, but we’re not really hearing any details of what those viable alternatives may be.”

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Rates keep some modesty despite property value surge

By STEVE KELLY

much each ratepayer will pay, according to the value of their property compared to others within the municipality.

“If all properties in the municipality went up by the same amount then everyone would see the same increase (around 1.75 per cent), however this is never the case.”

She said annual revaluations for rating purposes are determined by the Victorianvaluer general.

“The Rural City of Wangaratta have received preliminary valuation data which in-

A SURGE in property values in the Rural City of Wangaratta over the last 12 months to the tune of 28.66 per cent will not translate into equally exorbitant municipal rates due to the Fair Go Rate System cap of 1.75 per cent in 2022/23 and the way rate totals are calculated.

Council director corporate services Sarah Brindley said an increase in property value does not cause a rate rise.

She explained that property valuations distribute how

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not at the individual ratepayer level.

“Generally speaking, a property whose valuation increases more than average may notice a rate rise greater than 1.75 per cent, and properties whose value increases below average or decreases may see a reduction in rates.”

Council’s draft 2022/23 budget has a rates rising by $794,000 from $28.971m to $29.765m.

Over a five year period rates and charges are forecast to rise from $36.956m to $43.367m.

AN Everton man has pleaded not guilty to the 2021 murder of 40-year-old Carmen Nicklaus, with his matter set to be fast-tracked ahead of the Supreme Court.

Appearing at Wangaratta Magistrates Court via WebeX from custody yesterday, 43-year-old Ricky Williams sat pensively in a green prison uniform as Magistrate Ian Watkins admitted there was enough evidence present to support a conviction in a higher court.

Williams is alleged to have fatally assaulted Ms Nicklaus at Everton Caravan Park on December 6 last year.

Emergency service crews attended the scene at approximately 7pm, but they were unable to revive the victim.

Police believe the pair were known to each other.

The matter will now proceed to the Supreme Court, where a directions hearing is slated to take place on May 18.

Williams is yet to lodge an application for bail.

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dicates an overall increase to property values of 28.66 per cent compared to the 2021/22 annual valuations,” Ms Brindley said.

“This data is yet to be certified and is provided as guidance only.

“The Victorian Fair Go Rate Cap System limits the total increase to council rates to 1.75 per cent in 2022/23 and council does not intend to apply for an exemption to raise rates above this cap.

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McCurdy slams region ‘neglect’ in the budget WANGARATTA-based Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy believes this week’s state budget announcement has the capacity to “rip through regional communities in the Ovens Valley”.

Labelling Tuesday’s 2022/23 announcement as “disappointing” for regional communities, Mr McCurdy expressed his concern over an $87.1m cut from regional development and a $47.8m reduction in support for agriculture across the state.

“This is a budget full of spin and spend, but no real plan for the Ovens Valley communities,” he said.

“Record levels of debt and deficit, with the government’s projects in Melbourne spiraling rapidly out of control, yet we are

lucky to get a dollar spent in regional Victoria, let alone here in the Ovens Valley, where the government has only committed to $6.2m dollars in new projects this financial year.”

He said an anticipated 40 per cent rise in revenue from the state’s windfall gains tax set to come into effect next year could also see regional developers increase the price of new houses to cover an estimated $173m cost statewide.

“Worse still, this budget says that the government now expects to rip even more out of the pockets of regional first home buyers with a 40 per cent rise in the predicted revenue from Labor’s big new housing tax that will come into place next year,” he said.

“We have already seen housing prices increase by huge amounts over the past few years, with the past 12 months alone seeing median prices rise by 20.83 per cent in Wangaratta.

“Premier Andrews and his government of Melbourne seem determined to destroy the dream many renters have of home ownership.

“This budget shows the Andrews Labor Government continues to chronically underfund regional Victoria.”

According to Mr McCurdy, Victorian premier Daniel Andrews’ pledge to balance this year’s budget had come largely at the expense of meaningful investment into regional road infrastructure, health and emergency services.

“It seems that every page has another kick in the guts to the Ovens Valley, and another missed opportunity,” he said.

“Much needed investment into our local CFA has been stomped on - the spend on health protection, which includes McGrath Foundation breast care nurses, has been cut by $100m.

“The Andrews government had a real opportunity to stand up and show some real and meaningful investment in regional Victoria, yet once again, seemed to stop at the edges of Melbourne.

“Regional Victoria is much more than Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong - 25 per cent of Victorians call regional Victoria their home.”

Guinea pig litter matches world record

Auditons for next Wangaratta Players Inc production

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WANGARATTA Players Inc is holding auditions for its next production, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, on Saturday, May 21, Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24 at the Stage Door in Evans Street.

The play tells the story of Little Voice, a young woman who lives at home with her alcoholic, widowed mother, and escapes her taunts and bawdy ways by finding seclusion in her bedroom listening to her late father’s records.

This is an engaging fairy tale of despair, love and finally hope as Little Voice finds a voice of her own.

The characters include three women, 20+ and two middle aged, and four men, one 20+ and the others 30+.

All must be able to develop and hold a northern British ‘working class’ accent.

Performances will be held at The Stage Door September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11.

To book an audition time or for more information contact the director Shane Douthie on 0490 340 966.

ASHLEE Stacey’s guinea pig Chai gave birth to a mammoth nine guinea pig pups on Wednesday, matching the Guinness World Record for largest guinea pig litter.

The 11-year-old plans to name them after flowers.

Before Wednesday Ashlee already had five guinea pigs, including Dude, the proud father of the nine pups, and Poppy, Chai’s daughter born last year.

She wasn’t planning to breed guinea pigs at first, but they bought Chai when she was already pregnant.

“I just love baby guinea pigs so much that I started another litter,” she said.

The guinea pigs get a varied diet of fresh fruit and vegetables, pellets, grass, and cuddles.

PRETTY POSSE OF PUPS: Ashlee Stacey holding Chai, proud mother of nine guinea pig pups.

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By NATHAN DE VRIES MORE than 500 local residents have expressed their concern at the condition of the Buckland Gap Road, and have rallied behind a petition demanding change.

The petition, created by Beechworth-based teacher Lia Mitchell, has amassed 518 signatures to date, calling for the shoulder of the road to be sealed to shore up the safety of those using the extremely busy thoroughfare.

Located on the edges of three local government areas - the Rural City of Wangaratta, Indigo Shire and Alpine Shire - maintenance responsibilities for the arterial road falls to VicRoads, under Regional Roads Victoria.

In her petition, Ms Mitchell said the state of the road presents real dangers for users.

“Currently Buckland Gap Road is sealed from Beechworth, however the shoulder abruptly stops and becomes gravel at Lee Morrison Road all along the stretch until the Great Alpine Road,” the petition states.

“There is no paved shoulder to speak of, which means it is very dangerous when wide trucks are driving past in the opposite direction.

“Drivers must edge off onto the rocky shoulder to

UNACCEPTABLE: Petition creator Lia Mitchell said the shoulder of the Buckland Gap Road needs to be sealed, to prevent future incidents on the busy road.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries allow the truck to pass safely.

“In addition, vehicles have very little room on the road to pass safely along straights when following a slow vehicle.

“Wet weather has created deep ruts at the edge of the paving, therefore the gravel shoulder is not even flat.

“This adds to the dangers for road users.”

According to Ms Mitchell, the road’s “shoddy” condition is well-known among the community, with several incidents over the past 15 odd years and almost daily

close calls, but no one is doing anything to fix it.

“One of the things I’m pushing is the fact that the community shouldn’t have to wait for another tragic accident before the road gets the attention that it needs,” she said.

“VicRoads is reactive and not always proactive, and I think it’s just a matter of time before another accident happens, a major accident.

“As the road is so heavily used by cyclists, heavy vehicles, commuters, school buses, I think it’s a really big concern.

“The impacts are incredibly far-reaching, it’s quite literally an accident waiting to happen.”

Department of Transport’s regional manager (Hume), Steve Bowmaker, said the Department takes community feedback seriously.

“We value and encourage feedback by all road users, as this assists us to determine what road safety improvements are required along our arterial routes,” he said.

“Over the past 12 months we’ve completed a number of routine maintenance

works along Buckland Gap Road including edge repairs, spot filling and shoulder grading.”

Ms Mitchell is working with state and federal MPs to bring the community petition to Minister for Roads, Road Safety and Transport, Ben Carroll.

Wangaratta-based Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy said the condition of rural roads like the Buckland Gap Road is evidence regional areas have been playing second fiddle to metropolitan roads.

“This road is heavily used

by commuters and school traffic, and it is a disgrace that the local community has had to resort to a petition just to get the Andrews’ Labor government to fix this dangerous road,” he said.

“The government continues to waste billions of dollars in cost overruns in Melbourne, whilst regional Victoria cries out for more support to fix our roads.”

Wodonga-based Benambra MP Bill Tilley said this week’s state budget said it all about the lack of regional road funding.

“Motorists, residents and councils are screaming for road funding across the North East,” Mr Tilley said.

“I can only hope the Victorian Labor Government recognises these challenges, listens to the community and does the right thing.

“Sadly, this week’s Victorian budget slashed more money from the state’s roads.

“In the past two years a whopping 27 per cent of the funding available to repair and replace road surfaces and shoulders has disappeared to pay for cost blowouts on projects in metropolitan Melbourne.”

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Autumn falls has council leaf collection in high demand AUTUMN falls are keeping the Rural City of Wangaratta’s leaf collection team flat out.

Seasonal changes are seeing a constant stream of leaf litter on local roads, gutters and footpaths.

Council has a regular schedule of street sweeping designed to ensure high traffic areas are priorities, while making the best and most efficient use of council resources during the peak

leaf litter period.

And it is appealing to residents to be patient as it strives to maintain facilities across the municipality to a high standard.

“We appreciate that residents are eager for their streets to be kept clean, and we ask that they bear with us during this period of high demand,” rural city director infrastructure services, Marcus Goonan, said.

“We hope the sched-

ule will provide a level of consistency and comfort for community members.

“Requests for leaf collection outside this schedule can still be submitted via the customer service team, but the schedule will remain our priority during this period.”

The Weekly Leaf Collection Program includes: Mondays - Templeton, Norton, Moore/Meldrum and Roy St East;

Tuesday - Ely, Chisolm, Templeton streets (Boat Ramp End); Wednesdays - Hermitage, Cuzack, Mackay, Phillipson, Rowan streets and Galen College; Thursday - Spearing, Docker and Green streets; and Fridays - Harper, Crisp, Pelican courts, Millard, Warby and Roger streets, and streets in the rural towns.

LEAFY PROBLEM: Council is asking residents to be patient as its weekly leaf collection team is under high demand.

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TALKING SUSTAINABILITY: Members of the Warby Ranges Landcare Group at last month’s sustainability workshop. This month they will be looking at water use and irrigation.

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WARBY Ranges Landcare Group continues its series of sustainable farming events with a water management workshop on Sunday, May 15, from 11:30-5pm.

Irrigation expert Bruce Diffey will be speaking at the event about efficient water use, water rights and the responsibilities of water licence holders.

The group will then visit two well-known and highly efficient irrigation properties in the district, Baileys Organic Vineyard and Wandin Valley Cherry Orchard.

This event follows a well-attended workshop on native pastures the landcare group held on April.

“Thanks to the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and the Department of

Environment, Land, Water and Planning we have secured funding to offer a unique series of bus trips for famers and land managers that will be packed with useful information for them moving forward into an uncertain future,” event organiser, Ken Gaudion, said.

Warby Ranges Landcare president Pat Larkin encouraged landholders to sign on for these trips.

“We have a good organising committee, and they are jam packed with ideas and information, as well as a great lunch prepared by the Thoona CWA,” he said.

The bus trip starts at Taminick CFA. For more information and to book contact Mike Reid on 0406 269 729 or send an SMS.

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Early voting starts next week

By BRODIE EVERIST

PLACE YOUR VOTE: Early voting starts on May 9, with the Wangaratta pre-poll centre opening at St Pat’s Hall in Ford Street.

EARLY voting centres for the federal election will be open on Monday across Indi and in neighbouring seats.

In Wangaratta, locals can vote at St Patrick’s Hall, 15-21 Ford Street, which will be open from 8am-8pm most weekdays, 9am-4pm on Saturday May 14, and closed on Sunday.

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has also established early voting centres in Indi at Benalla Town Hall, 82-86 Nunn Street, Benalla; the

Salvation Army Hall at 208-210 Lawrence Street, Wodonga; 194 High Street, Wodonga and the CWA Hall on 24 High St, Mansfield.

Indi voters can also attend centres at the Wool Stores at 567 Smollett Street, Albury, and the Masonic Lodge on 25 Anzac Avenue, Seymour.

The AEC said there will be an early voting centre in Bright, but has not confirmed its location.

To find out opening times and accessibility services, visit the AEC website at https://www.aec.gov.au/

election/voting.htm.

Social distancing will be required, and the AEC has said there may be venue capacity limits and check-in requirements, depending on local restrictions.

Voters will be asked to use hand sanitiser.

An AEC spokesperson said they are expecting an increase in postal voting and early voting at this federal election, following previous election trends.

In 2019, 31.59 per cent of voter turnout was at early voting centres, up from 22 per cent in 2016.

No bail over assault charges

A MAN alleged to have choked and punched a relative while on bail for an incident which saw him take a chainsaw to a woman’s Myrtleford home will remain in police custody.

Appearing flanked by custody officers at Wangaratta Magistrates Court this week, the former Wodonga resident’s bail was refused by Magistrate Ian Watkins, who said the defendant’s behaviour and history of violent offending had raised a number of red flags.

Senior Constable Melinda Stewart of Bright police told the court the accused had recently moved to Myrtleford

to live with relatives after his Wodonga rental was gutted by a fire which is being treated with suspicion by Wodonga police members.

She said the defendant and a relative had been set to go wood chopping on Sunday morning, when the defendant became angry after his request to go into town to get cigarettes was put on hold.

Sen Const Stewart said the defendant slapped the alleged victim with an open palm and head-butted her, before pushing her against a tree by the throat and punching her to the cheek with keys in his hand.

The relative was then said to

have driven the applicant into town, driving erratically and speeding to limit the amount of time spent in the car.

During the journey, the accused was said to have threatened to kill his relative if she reported the assault to police, and had subsequently sent texts to her phone discouraging her from raising the matter.

“Come back and sort your problems out instead of running and hiding behind the dog coppers,” he allegedly stated in a text message.

Police were called to the home address at around 3pm, when officers located the defendant wearing a

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According to Sen Const Stewart, the accused’s most recent assault matters followed “quite a few matters involving assaults against women”.

The defendant was previously alleged to have brandished a stanley knife and a tomahawk at a relative’s Myrtleford address following an argument around removal of firearms from the property.

He was also alleged to have committed an aggravated burglary in 2020 af-

ter an argument saw him run more than a kilometre down the road naked, before breaking into a home with occupants inside.

Sunday’s offending followed an incident on April 16, when he attended the home of a single mother in search of an unnamed woman, before being told she was not at the address.

He was alleged to have returned 30 minutes later with a chainsaw, cutting through parts of the front door while the woman and her three children looked on in terror.

Lawyer Geoff Clancy said his client had been working steadily for two weeks,

and would be able to fund his own accommodation if granted bail.

He said his client had denied owning a chainsaw, however, Sen Const Stewart said two chainsaws belonging to a relative had been located.

Magistrate Watkins said a history of violent offending and making threats to kill were cause for concern.

“There are certainly several red flags raised and certain risk factors,” he said.

“He just seems to be a bit spontaneous at the moment.”

The matter will transfer to Myrtleford Magistrates Court on June 3.

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Coalition’s pledge for city’s CBD xTHE Coalition‘s promise for $3.8 million to fund the first two stages of streetscape works in Wangaratta‘s CBD has several merits to attract more visitors and businesses to the city.

Council has had the idea to revitalise Wangaratta‘s CBD for at least eight years through developments to its aesthetic look and feel, and by improving access for pedestrians to navigate their way around better.

Like a home renovation, a further makeover to the city adds value to it and entices people to stay in the city longer and perhaps make the city more of a destination rather than just a place to pass through on your way to somewhere else.

Mayor Dean Rees, who has spent many years as a real estate professional, also believes that these types of works attract businesses to the city, subsequently growing the economy.

At a time when retail in particular has had one of the worst times in Australia‘s economic history, it is initiatives like this that could help city‘s like Wangaratta survive.

To do this council has a mentality to attract people to visit and live in the rural city, grow the population, build small and medium size businesses, and create an overall sustainable economy for decades to come.

On the flipside, one could make a case for other facets and needs in our local community that deserve this $3.8 million more.

The same can be said of the major parties offering such grand promises despite the nation‘s expanding debt.

That‘s why it‘s up to the voters to choose whose policy‘s they like best and how our local community will benefit most.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on new paramedics fast–tracked and hitting the road across the Hume region as the COVID–19 pandemic continues to break records for ambulance demand.

Na Um: Probably explains why I seen 7/8 Ambulances sitting outside NEH yesterday. More Code 1’s.......

Noticed also a huge increase in AM flights between Drage & Melbourne.

Rodney Miller: I’m glad

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that we have new paramedics for our region but we don’t have any room in our hospital to put people. Better make a new parking bay out the front of ed to accomidate all the extra ambulances being parked there.

Facebook users also commented on the Chronicle weekly web poll which asked: should there be a spending limit on election advertising?

Paul Crabb: Definitely !

It’s our money not theirs !

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Jill Lindquist: A truth limit would be helpful!

Charles Branstom: Absolutely. I saw an add for Billionaire Clive Palmer on TV early this week where he was promising to keep mortgage rates at 3%. Now I might be wrong but even if he gets enough seats and votes that doesn’t give him control of the Reserve Bank or Banks in general . This type of advertising is nothing short of at best blatant lies, at worst

preying on the ignorant.

Disgusting.

Bellini Homer: Charles Branstom Those type of blatant lie ads during an Elec- Like the tion should be unlawful.

Wangaratta Adam Anderson: AbsoChronicle lutely. I would love to find out how much tax payers money Facebook page Helen Haines has spent on all her advertisement all over to have your say.

North East. It’s everywhere.

Our likes total is I’m sure it would be a shocking (and wasted) amount.

And then how much to clean it all up????

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Easy come but frustratingly easy go

Does the state budget strike the right balance between funding for metro and regional Victoria?

STRIKING SCULPTURE:

IT was nice to get a raise of $20 per fortnight to the pension but the landlords took the liberty to raise the rent by $20 per fortnight.

That leaves us with no money to cover the price rises in the supermarkets who have put the price up of nearly every item on the shelves.

Then there is the high price of petrol if you want to drive anywhere.

John Hall, Wangaratta

King Valley Arts secretary Michael Ashby was pleased to see some captivating three dimensional artworks included in the recent Convergence exhibition. They included Among the Gumtrees by Jen Pollard which is made from scrap steel; the koala representing all the wildlife which perished in Australia‘s bushfires.

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Independence lost in a hung parliament THE electors of Indi need to be aware that while Indi sitting member Helen Haines is promoting herself as being very independent in her voting and those issues she supports, if there is a hung parliament after the federal election that might not remain the same.

If neither the Labor or the Liberal/ National parties have won enough seats to form a government they can negotiate with the minor parties including Greens and Independents to form a Coalition government.

This is where Ms Haines could become a vote negotiator, offering her support to the party which offers her the most for her pet projects, the main one which as we know is running Indi on renewable energy.

I believe it would be highly likely that an offer to join a Labor/Greens Coalition to form government would be very attractive to Ms Haines so we could end up with our local member in Indi being a part of a Labor/Greens/Independents government led by Anthony Albanese implementing his policies, certainly not those of Ms Haines.

Indi electors need to think very carefully when they cast their vote, in order to get the outcome that they want.

John Moore, Wangaratta

ALP’s first homebuyer policy a disaster THE memories of the recent past always fade quickly for the Marxists.

How little recollection there is or appetite for the memory of Freddie Mac and Fanny Mae; those explosively uncontrollable, elephantine financial

manipulators of the US housing market which intruded so deeply into the world’s marketed debt that almost duopoly-handed they brought about the world financial crisis of 2008.

They were the creatures of Democrat governments dating back to 1938 and expanded by the Clintons (in Australian terms the equivalent to Albo) to let government intrude into the private housing market, in a similar vein as Albo has proclaimed he shall do.

This is the man who Helen Haines voted for 100 per cent of the time this year and for her term for 80 per cent of the time.

If Albo introduces this crazy policy and Haines supports it, history shall repeat itself.

Jamie Fisher, Cheshunt

Election campaigning time warp RECENTLY I’ve been singing the theme from “The Rocky Horror Show”.

Why? Well, I feel like I’m in a time warp.

It feels like the 2019 election all over again when the media was full of images of visiting Coalition ministers making funding announcements and wonderful promises for Indi alongside their smiling conservative candidates who are saying they are so pleased to hear these announcements, even though they are

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THIS WEEK Does the state budget strike the right balance between funding for metro and regional Victoria? nothing to do with the actual government.

Fast forward to election 2022 and it’s the same scenario.

Like last time there’s perhaps a brief cursory mention, or no mention at all of the incumbent independent member.

As it was in 2019 it’s totally rude grandstanding and of course like in 2019, I’m not buying it.

I will be voting for the candidate with integrity who I know is going to put Indi first - the Independent member for Indi Helen Haines.

David Godkin, Wangaratta

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the prospective sale of land which used to house the Whorouly South Community and Scout Hall to a private landholder.

Michael Burston: Judging from the headline only this looks like a economically expedient move at the expense of the locals.

Helen Senior: Michael Burston yes. I know the majority of councillors don’t believe that the council should own any property.

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Charles Szeligiewicz: If council sells such land against ratepayer’s interest. The profit from such sale must go into local council infrastructure and not council salaries.

Leah Khoo: Do the right thing for the families living in Whorouly!

Jon Steele: Hasn’t it been dormant for 10-odd years?

Facebook users also commented on a recent report tabled by the Climate Council, which placed Indi in the top 10 Australian electorates

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facing the risk of impact from climate change.

Julie Braden: Perhaps stop the cloud seeding? That will help. Look up people, weird looking skies we now have.

Have you noticed?

Neil John Maclean: But wangaratta was built in a flood plane between 2 rivers ,. And your government has just signed off on 3 new coal mines.

Welcome to the most backward country in the developed world Ross Benton: I’m in my 70’s and the Ovens River has flooded

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Apex Park and beyond every year for decades and decades.

Nothing will change.

Julian Savery: Come on , this park has been built on flood plain, been flooding long before Wangaratta was here. But if the summer we have just had is an indication of what we are to expect for climate change then I’m all for it.

Clinton Kingston: Apex Park number one spot for new projects Bev Rout: Perhaps dealing with fuel loads would help with our “climate” problem.

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Weight Loss MAKING A SPLASH: Wangaratta had an above average wet April, especially compared to last year.

April rainfall returned to form across region

By BRODIE EVERIST

NORTH East Victoria’s weather returned to form last month, producing strong rains compared to last year’s unusually dry April.

Wangaratta received 46mm of rain, which was above the 38.6mm average over the past three decades and 10 times the amount of rain the city recorded in April 2021.

Nearby, Benalla received 82.3mm of rain across April, significantly higher than its average of 50.1mm.

Bungeet received 51.8mm this

April, compared to just 4.2mm in April 2021.

Rutherglen received 45.6mm of rain last month, above it’s April average of 40.2mm.

April 19 and 20 marked a good autumn break for farmers, with Wangaratta receiving 23mm of rain over the two days.

April 2022’s mean maximum temperature of 22.4 degrees was only 0.2 degrees below normal, but the month’s mean minimum temperature was 9.3 degrees - 2.4 degrees warmer than the average.

High winds of 57km/h and 54km/h were recorded on April 1

and April 30, respectively.

The Bureau of Meteorology says there will be a drier May than usual, predicting a 75 per cent chance Wangaratta will receive between 25mm and 50mm of rain this month.

The bureau also says below median maximum temperatures are likely for northern Victoria.

Last week the BOM said the current May to July outlook indicates a strong chance of above average rainfall for much of Australia, with wet La Nina conditions likely to continue until early winter.

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Border campaign pushes for single site hospital BORDER community leaders have launched a campaign to gain federal, Victorian and NSW governments’ funding to build a new single site regional public hospital in AlburyWodonga.

Better Border Health wants to see hundreds of Border residents join a rally on May 15 from 11am at a venue to be confirmed.

The rally aims to support the region’s health care professionals in calling for an estimated $1 billion set aside in all three government budgets before 2023-24 to plan, design and complete construction of a new single site regional public hospital for AlburyWodonga.

Better Border Health spokesperson Di Thomas said the entire community was behind the region’s doctors, nurses and health professionals.

“This is not a fight for the health sector alone,” Ms Thomas said.

“They cannot do it on their own when they are at breaking point.

“This is a fight that we must all be involved in.

“Our doctors, nurses and other health professionals are exhausted; not only by their great efforts in providing care to our community during the pandemic.

“They continue to deliver that care 24 hours a day, seven days a week within facilities do not meet clinical need and are no longer fit for purpose.

“We are asking for donors to support the rally, including sound equipment and expertise, a temporary stage, photography and videography.

“Anyone who can help should contact us at betterborderhealth@ gmail.com.”

READY PET GO: Locals are set to hit the walking track for the upcoming Million Paws Walk.

Pictured are Marianne Grinter, Marion Gray, Maxine Colville, Ron Webb, Nicole Oats (RSPCA Foster care and Network Coordinator), Frank Vickers, Peter Frasca, Shae FGrasca & Fran Carracher.

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GETTING TOGETHER: Pets and owners are keen to take the walk.

Million Paws Walk event to recommence in Wangaratta

By KURT HICKLING

AUSTRALIA’S premier event on the canine calendar is back, with around 10,000 people and their dogs set to walk together for RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk next month on Sunday, May 22.

The Million Paws Walk celebrates a mutual love of animals while keeping owners and pets healthy and safe as they hit the pavement in their own backyards and neighbourhoods.

Million Paws Walk has been running for 26 years and is the RSPCA’s biggest fund raising event.

RSPCA Wangaratta foster care and network coordinator Nicole Oats said due to COVID the walk

has been run virtually over the past two years.

“This year we are looking forward to seeing all our previous walkers and welcoming new ones,” she said.

“Getting together to walk along our beautiful riverside walking tracks offering a long walk approximately 5km and a shorter walk to cater for animal lovers of all ages.

“This is our biggest event of the year when it comes to fundraising and the proceeds assist us in finding our fury friends new homes.

“With the support of the Wangaratta RSPCA staff and volunteers we aim to make it a fun interactive day to celebrate our four legged friends and thank them

for all the unconditional love and support they give, especially during the past few years when we have needed there company and cuddles more than ever.”

RSPCA Victoria CEO, Dr Liz Walker, said the organisation is excited to be welcoming people back to Wangaratta as well events across the state, with all funds raised going to the thousands of animals in need who come through RSPCA doors each year.

“We know people love their pets and that they make people’s lives better. There is nothing better for people or their dogs than getting out for a walk. At Million Paws Walk, people are not only doing something good for themselves

and their dogs, but they are also helping to make life better for other animals,” Dr Walker said.

“Our fundraising target in Victoria is $360,000, with every single dollar raised through Million Paws Walk, including entry fees, merchandise sales and online fundraising, helping fund RSPCA’s critical work for vulnerable animals.”

Money raised helps to fund the RSPCA’s work in the community, including the care of more than 20,000 animals entering in shelters each year and fight animal cruelty.

Kennel & Obedience Dog Club will host the Million Paws walk with proceedings starting at the showgrounds.

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Visitors enjoy diverse display at Convergence

By ANITA McPHERSON DREAMY landscapes, collages, colourful abstract paintings and finely detailed illustrations captured the attention of visitors to Convergence held in the King Valley over the weekend.

Starting on April 23 and running over two weekends around 300 people came to see the show which showcased the work of artists based in the Rural City of Wangaratta.

It proved to be popular attraction for the many visitors staying in the King Valley over the Anzac Day

exhibition,” she said.

“While we are still to have a full debrief, the feeling is we may look at holding a regular exhibition for local artists if they are keen.”

Ms Laurence said the committee is busy finalising sponsorship for the larger scale King Valley Art Show which will return to King River Brewing on Cup Weekend.

She said they are looking forward to announcing the new awards structure soon and artists interested in entering are encouraged to subscribe to their newsletLOCAL COLLECTION: Visitors to Convergence appreciated the variety of works on display ter via the website at www. in the gallery space at King River Brewing, all contributed by artists living in the Rural kingvalleyarts.com.au.

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weekend, a number deciding to make a piece of local art their own.

King Valley Arts president Anita Laurence said the exhibition went well with about 20 per cent of the artworks snapped up by art lovers.

She said the artists not only appreciated the opportunity to exhibit and perhaps sell their work, but also enjoyed catching up with one another at the opening event.

“The new hanging system really helped in presenting the artworks to their best advantage adding a professional feel to the

Funding to cut ambo wait

THE State Government has earmarked lagging ambulance response times in regional centres as an area of concern, as part of a $457m budget commitment towards improving emergency despatch.

Some 400 additional calltakers are expected to bolster the Emergency Services Telecommunication Authority (ESTA) across the state, while $124m will be allocat-

ed to train a further 90 paramedics, improve ambulance fleet management, and reduce bottlenecks at emergency departments (ED).

According to Wangarattabased state MP Tania Maxwell, the commitment could not come soon enough, after average ambulance wait times ballooned to 20 minutes and 16 seconds across northern Victoria, well above the state average of 15

minutes and 15 seconds.

“I’ve been raising ambulance service issues consistently with the government across the past three years,” she said.

“I’ve brought to ministers’ and parliament’s attention many times the challenges my communities face with ESTA call-handling, ambulance emergency response times, hospital ramping and how community paramedics and first-responder

services could be supported to reduce the strains on our health system.

“But the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath seem only to have made things worse when every second counts, the latest Ambulance Victoria performance data shows northern Victorians had to wait 50 seconds longer on average in the three months to the end of March than they did for an ambulance to arrive at a code

one call-out in the previous quarter.

“In Indigo, one of our smallest shires by population and area, the latest data shows the average emergency response time has blown out three minutes in the past quarter, to 24:51 minutes, and more than 2:12 minutes in the past year.”

Wangaratta LGA recorded a 5.7 per cent increase in Code 1 emergency cases last

quarter, responding to emergencies in an average of 15 minutes and 30 seconds.

Responses within the Wangaratta CBD were quicker, with 80.8 per cent emergency calls responded to within 15 minutes at an average of 13 minutes and 14 seconds.

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Students to find hidden creatures

SEARCH FOR HIDDEN CREATURES: St Patrick’s grade 5/6 students Evie Borschmann, Annabelle Johanson and Jack Maiden are excited about the hidden creature workshop.

RURAL City of Wangaratta has teamed up with the Arena Theatre Company to develop an interactive workshop involving primary schools across the region.

As part of the Hidden Creature Gallery project being installed at Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park, students will be encouraged to engage with their surroundings to notice the signs, smells and sounds around them to create an imaginary virtual reality creature.

Local schools involved include Whitfield District, Carragarmungee, Everton, St Patrick’s, Springhurst, Oxley and Wangaratta West primary schools.

“The Hidden Creature Gallery is an exciting, interactive work for school aged children

and their families,” Simone Nolan, rural city manager of arts culture and events, said.

“The Rural City of Wangaratta are thrilled to be working with Arena Theatre Company to engage with local school students to develop virtual reality creatures that following the project will be hidden within Merriwa Park.

“The work is part laboratory, part performance and all imagination.

“Sitting between the digital and the real, this work empowers young people to bring to life the places and objects around them and give them voice.”

Ms Nolan said council arts, culture and events team prioritises the development of social and emotional skills in young people through school-based

programs that promote resilience and general mental wellbeing and this program directly addresses this within our community.

The workshops that are taking place in the schools is culminating in an event in Merriwa Park on Saturday, May 14 from 10am to 12pm.

Families are invited to come down to the free event to find the Hidden Creature tags within Merriwa Park and explore the wonderful virtual creatures that have been developed by the children.

There will be a Lions club sausage sizzle, ice cream van and creative workshops by Ladybird Education.

No bookings are required.

More information is available at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Riders raise $2000 and awareness for PSP

By SIMONE KERWIN PARTICIPANTS in a local fundraising ride for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) on Sunday helped raise $2000 to assist those dealing with the condition.

The second annual ride attracted a number of bikes and cars, who gathered at APCO Wangaratta before travelling to Rutherglen and then on to

Whorouly for a function.

The event was organised by Peter Gladstone, whose wife Bev has battled for the past five years with PSP, a rare neurological condition which affects the parts of the brain that control walking, eye movements, balance, speech and swallowing.

Peter thanked all those involved in the day, including family, friends and supporters, those

who attended riding a bike or driving a car, and other generous donors.

“The day wasn’t about raising money, it was about raising awareness,” he said.

While helping Bev through her battle with PSP, Peter has found that little is known - even among the medical community - about the condition, which is often mistaken in its early stag-

es for Parkinson’s disease.

The $2000 raised through Sunday’s event will be donated to Fight Parkinson’s, to assist those affected by PSP. RAISING THE PROFILE: Fight Parkinson’s representatives Jo Hansen and Charlotte Hutchins with Wangaratta couple Bev and Peter Gladstone at Sunday’s fundraising event.

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This Way North and Mark Lang to share the stage

LIVE AND LOCAL: Two-piece indie pop-rock band This Way North will be sharing the stage with singersongwriter Mark Lang in Yackandandah on May 20.

AS Victoria continues to stretch its legs to shake off the lockdown blues, two-piece indie pop-rock band This Way North from Yackandandah with their long-time mate and acclaimed singer songwriter Mark Lang (Skipping Girl Vinegar) will be touring throughout regional Victoria this May/June - bringing some much-needed live music and connection to the people of regional Victoria.

Rich with melody and storytelling, singer-songwriter Mark Lang has returned with his debut solo release.

A renowned lyricist and storyteller, his performances

are a must-see immersive live experience.

Mark has written three critically acclaimed albums making many ‘Album Of The Year’ lists as the singer-songwriter of Australian indie band Skipping Girl Vinegar. Returning home after an extensive North American and European solo tour pre-COVID, which included appearances at the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival, Woodford and Port Fairy Folk Festivals to a sell-out launch at the Melbourne Recital Centre, Mark is ready to get back out on the road and do what he does best!

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ebrating the release of their third EP (released early 2021), with the duo receiving wide acclaim and rotation on Double J and ABC Radio National.

Full of rapturous nostalgia, This Way North’s music takes you from moody, tremolotinged heart-tuggers to pounding driving alt-psych rock through a sonic landscape of reverb-soaked guitars and rolling rhythms.

With odes to 90s rock, sitting on air-tight grooves and full, cinematic spaciousness, This Way North’s music is a portal to summer festivals, their love affair with the road, and an open invitation to turn up the

volume and let loose.

Accompanying shows in each town which will include support from local artists, as well as working with youth of each area conducting music and song writing workshops.

With both acts growing up regionally, their passion to continue to support young people through music is something they share - especially at a time when teaching young people to express themselves creatively and live music is needed more than ever.

They will be appearing at Yackandandah Town Hall on Friday, May 20.

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Twilight movie and more at the Picnic in the Police Paddock event FANCY a night at the museum?

Grab some friends and head down to Beechworth’s very own outdoor museum, the Police Paddocks, tomorrow from 4pm to enjoy the free community event, “Picnic in the Police Paddock”, The event, part of Indigo Shire Council’s Community Comeback Project and funded by its Bushfire

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RENOWNED Australian singersongwriter Eric Bogle will be performing at Hotel Nicholas Beechworth tonight.

The Scottish born singer who emigrated to Australia at the age of 25 is perhaps best known for his signature song, the anti-war anthem ‘And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda’.

Dinner will be available on the night from 5.30pm followed by his performance at 8.30pm with tickets available by calling 5728 1051.

BUYERS and sellers are welcome to browse the Wangaratta community market which is held every Sunday at Avian Park in Newman Street.

There will be a huge range of stalls showcasing plants, handmade items, second-hand goods, hats, moccasins, fruit and veg, tools, bric-a-brac and much more.

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Wilam Biik comes to Wangaratta AN exhibition which celebrates Wilam Biik (or home country in the Woiwurrung language) and how the First Peoples connect with it, has opened at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

CREATIVE COLLABORATION: A group of local musicians who have banded together to raise awareness of mental health issues in the community and spread the message that “it’s okay to not be okay” will play at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this weekend. The Project 365 initiative, the brainchild of Wangaratta resident and music lover, Peter Rourke and backed by the Wangaratta’s Grit and Resilience Program, has pulled together 14 locals with varying degrees of musical experience to create the band U Can Cry. While the Saturday show is booked out, hear them on Sunday at 2pm with limited tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au and proceeds going to the Into Our Hands Foundation.

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

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

Home exhibition at Art Gallery on Ovens AN exhibition of ongoing works

by Victoria Cooper and Doug Spowart which explores the concept of home or place is being held at the Art Gallery on Ovens this weekend.

Meet the artists and see their site-specific investigation through camera obscuras, pinhole photography, projects and light painting; documented and presented as wall mounted images, artists books and photobooks.

It will run at the gallery in the laneway off Murphy Street until May 9, open today and Monday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm with entry free.

Chooks exhibition at Bainz Gallery SEE an exhibition of artworks by Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance members, the Peechelba Machine Embroidery Group and members of Embroiders Guild Victoria North Eastern Group in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library.

Including textile works and paintings inspired by the humble chook and including “Super Chook” by Julie Wiskin, the exhibition will run during April and May and entry is free.

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SEE the work of local artists from across the region at the 60th annual autumn art exhibition being held this week at the Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre.

It includes a wide variety of styles and mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolour and pastels with many entries for sale, with the gallery open daily until Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

Beechworth Farmers’ Market THE Beechworth Farmers’ Market is held on the first Saturday of every month 8am until 12pm, specialising in a wide variety of fresh, local produce.

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A SCREAMING LOCAL; The fearsome Barking Owl gaze. PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

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By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS

WANGARATTA is privileged to have a healthy local population of Barking Owls which are now a threatened species throughout much of their range.

One of the key reasons that Barking Owls are present is our relatively healthy woodlands, with abundant large old redgums, that fringe the waterways in Wangaratta and provides ideal nesting and feeding habitat for the species.

The Barking Owl’s call, as its name suggests, is a remarkably doglike woof-woof with pairs of birds performing call-andanswer duets, the male’s tone being the deeper, which often rise to an excited rapid pitch.

This species is also famous for a rarely used high-pitched haunting scream that has earned it the name ‘screamingwoman bird’ and which may be repeated at intervals of several seconds or several minutes.

The Barking Owl is mediumsized owl, smaller than the similar Powerful Owl and larger than the Boobook Owl.

It has bright yellow eyes and no facial-disc.

Upperparts are brownish, and the white breast is vertically streaked with brown.

Their large talons are yellow, and males are typically larger than their mate and have a squarer crown.

Barking Owls are uncommon but widely distributed throughout Australia but are absent from desert and larger dense forest areas.

They are found in open woodlands and the edges of forests, particularly red gum and often the adjacent farmland.

They prefer woodlands and forests with a high density of large trees and particularly sites with hollows that are used by the owls as well as their prey.

Roost sites are often located near waterways or wetlands.

They are nocturnal, preferentially hunting small arboreal (tree-living) mammals

such as Squirrel Gliders and Common Ringtail Possums, but when these prey populations are low, the owl becomes more reliant on birds, invertebrates and mammals such as rodents and rabbits.

Barking Owls often catch bats and moths on the wing, but typically hunts by launching from a tall perch.

Barking Owls raise a single brood in a season.

Breeding usually starts in winter and the nest site is an open hollow in a tree trunk, loosely lined with sticks and other wood debris.

The female incubates the eggs, while the male supplies the food.

Young Barking Owls remain dependent on their parents for several months and will remain in the family group until a few months before the next breeding season.

Many of us living in and around Wangaratta are treated to regular calls of these owls and during late summer an owl or two may be seen near some streetlights in the CBD, where they prey on large moths and bats attracted to the lights.

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Sunshine Walk back for 2022 AFTER two years of going virtual, hopes are high that communities throughout the Albury-Wodonga region can come together for the annual Sunshine Walk this November.

As well as offering a DIY option where participants can complete a route of their choice, the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre fundraiser will include five, 10 and 20km walks at Albury’s Noreuil Park.

Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund board member, Di Thomas, said the first Sunshine Walk was held at Noreuil Park in 2019, but COVID meant participants have had to complete the walk in their own communities since.

“That actually worked out really well for some people because the cancer centre covers such a wide area and we had teams take part in towns as far away as Corowa, Yarrawonga and Bright,” she said.

“So we still want to offer that flexibility to allow people to do the walk in their own community, or to take part in the main event in Albury.”

The Sunshine Walk has raised more than $650,000 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund over three years.

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Benalla couple, Sunnie and Richard Bull, are Sunshine Walk Ambassadors after Sunnie received treatment for breast cancer at the cancer centre last year.

While she was still undergoing radiotherapy, friends of the couple organised a team called “Sunnie’s Squad” to walk 20km and successfully raised almost $22,000.

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He said it was a cause close to his heart after losing his best friend Gus Logue to stomach cancer in 2018, and being diagnosed with unidentified primary throat cancer soon after.

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“Apart from huffing and puffing, aching feet and calves, it’s a wonderful time to remember my friend Gus and other family members that I’ve lost to cancer, and also how far I’ve come since my initial diagnosis.”

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EIGHTY students from La Trobe’s Albury-Wodonga campus graduated in a ceremony at The Cube in Wodonga on Tuesday.

The ceremony saw the graduates celebrate their completion of a wide range of courses in areas including biomedical science (medical), nursing, teaching, business, arts, social work and psychology.

Three PhD candidates were among the cohort, as well as dozens who completed Bachelor and Master Degrees.

A further 30 students, including two PhD, graduated in absentia.

Wangaratta-based graduate Kylie Owen completed a

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THE shady trees and bush setting of the Moorngag Hall and Recreation Reserve are the perfect backdrop for the Benalla Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Driving Day, which is taking place tomorrow.

Running for over 20 years, the event is a muchenjoyed and anticipated full day of competition, with spectators welcome to attend.

Entry is by gold coin donation.

Currently 20 horses are registered to compete, and with a catering van and coffee stall on-hand, along with retailers selling heavy horse paraphernalia, it’s a great day out.

Co-organiser Kristin Marriott said the event showcases the handlers’ skills at traditional exercises like walking the horses around poles and backing and manoeuvring horses in the open ring.

“Competition usually begins with single rein work, to dragging a tyre and then a sled,” Ms Marriott said.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Gala Day Parade a colourful way to end Bright Autumn Festival

By MARTIN DAVIS BRIGHT was full of colour on Saturday, as large crowds came out to support the first Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day Parade after a two year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.

Thousands of people lined the streets and enjoyed the beautiful autumn weather after threats of rain earlier in the week meant festival organisers had to ensure they had a plan for any unfortunate changes in weather.

Bright Autumn Festival president Brendan Holland said there was a really good crowd and nice vibe at Pioneer Park during the Rotary Market and with people all around town.

“From my vantage point there seemed to be good crowds for the parade,” he said.

“I suspect the crowd was down on past parades, partly because many regional people would have seen the forecast early in the week and anticipated a wet day.”

Distinguished guests Helen Haines (MHR, Indi), Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley) and Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas were there to enjoy the day and judge the floats for the annual parade.

With all of the hard work of the floats done over the last two years of uncertainty, the winner for the best float was IDance for fun and fitness.

AUMTUMN BAG PIPES: The Wangaratta Pipe Band was led by Pipe Major Gavin Davey and Drum Sergeant Debb Barr.

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$1.5m Bright health boost

By MARTIN DAVIS

THE Victorian Government has announced $1.52 million to help progress the ambitious $40m Bright Health Precinct.

Northern Victorian MP, Mark Gepp, visited the Bright Hospital on Tuesdsay and met with Alpine Health officials to announce the funding, as part of the 2022/23 Victorian Budget.

Mr Gepp said the support is part of the Victorian

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Government’s Regional and Rural Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services Revitalisation Strategy, to modernise ageing facilities which are home to some of our most vulnerable older Victorians.

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nected to their local community,” he said.

A delighted Alpine Health chief executive officer Nick Shaw said the funding support will allow the organisation to move to the next stage of its detailed planning process, of the new Bright Health Precinct.

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Former tobacco sheds for sale

By NATHAN DE VRIES

PRIME industrial real estate on the MyrtlefordYackandandah Road is up for offer, with gargantuan former tobacco sheds on the market.

Elders Real Estate is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of the property at 235 MyrtlefordYackandandah Road, which boasts a 22,000 square metre steel framed and clad multi-building complex on a 5.8 hectare site.

The facility, which was built in the 1990s by tobacco giant Phillip Morris Australia as the leaf drying facilities, display and selling floor, has laid dormant since 2019, after a brief stint as a flour mill.

Selling agent Michael Everard said the building complex presents in a sound usable condition, partly in response to the strong site security and with a resident in place since the grains milling operated foundered.

UP FOR SALE: Expressions of interest to buy the expansive complex at 135 Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road are now open.

PHOTO: Elders Real Estate “Our evaluation reveals that the building facilities are in reasonable condition,” he said.

“They have not been vandalised and could be reinstated for an appropriate purpose by a user-purchas-

er, or an investor.

“Given the substantial roof area of over five acres there could be significant solar power potential.”

While expected to fetch a pretty penny, the exact ballpark figure for a po-

tential sale remains up in the air Expressions of interest close on Wednesday, May 25, but the site has already attracted attention.

“It’s a big complex, it really comes down to putting

it on the market to see if there were businesses or investors out there who have a use for it,” Mr Everard said.

“We seem to be getting good enquiry on it to date, and it’s only just gone out

there, so it’s all fairly positive.”

Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce president Jim Van Geet said it was still too early in the process to speculate on what the sale, and subsequent use of the expansive facility, would mean for the local economy.

“They’re only expressions of interest, so it’s all going to hinge on who ends up buying it,” he said.

Alpine Shire mayor Cr Sarah Nicholas welcomed the move, stating it could bring an immense economic surge for the area.

“Consistent with Alpine Shire Council’s Economic Development Strategy adopted last year, we welcome future development of the building complex of the old tobacco sheds,” she said.

“Active use of this functional and significant structure will add to the diversity of industries already in our Shire, and bring economic and employment benefits to our communities.”

Hops expansion in Alpine region bears fruit for brewers as harvest wraps up HOP Products Australia (HPA) recently completed this year‘s hop harvest, with a total of 810 hectares of product picked across their three farms – the largest being Rostrevor Gardens at Ovens – producing 1656 metric tonnes of hops.

“HPA successfully executed a strategy to increase the production volume and brewing quality of our most in–demand Aussie hops,” head of sales and marketing Owen Johnston said.

“This resulted in a 135 hectare (20.1 per cent) net increase and a 130 metric tonne (8.4 per cent) net increase year–on– year across our six proprietary

hops – Eclipse®, Ella™, Enigma®, Galaxy®, Topaz™ and Vic Secret™ – as well as Cascade.

“Impact in beer is expected to remain strong, with oil content equal or above the five–year average for all hops.”

This year‘s harvest marked a significant milestone for HPA, with the completion of a $35 million capital expansion project that involved planting 300 new hectares of Galaxy®, Vic Secret™ and their newest proprietary hop Eclipse®, as well as constructing a new processing facility.

The facility now houses an additional two picking machines,

12 kiln floors, one conditioning floor and one bale press, effectively boosting the total processing capacity by 50 per cent.

HPA‘s focus now shifts to maximising the productivity of the new hop gardens.

“The increase in acreage has not yet resulted in a relative increase in production volume, with the new plantings scheduled to reach commercial maturity by 2024,” managing director Tim Lord said.

Aussie hops continue to enjoy strong demand from brewers everywhere, which means crop 2022 is heavily contracted.

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MYRTLEFORD P-12 College is just one approval away from going to tender and starting the build on its new indoor sports centre, along with a new prep to year two building and office/ administration building, thanks to $9.43 million in State Government funding.

Principal Zlatko Pear said Wodonga firm JWP Architects, which was chosen for the project back in May 2021, has completed the designs and they are awaiting final approval from the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA).

“Once that comes in, we go to tender to find a builder so we’re almost at that stage,” he said.

“We’re hoping to go to tender next week and then its a three to four week process to tender.

“The plan and hope is that shovels will hit the ground early next term so about another two months at least until earth is moved.

“Once we get approval and we’ve found the builder things will happen pretty quickly because, although it’s essentially three different projects, they can be done simultaneously.

FUTURE VISION: Designs for the $9.43m works at Myrtleford P-12 College, including the new indoor sports centre (above) and new prep to year two building (left) are complete and awaiting final approval.

“This means it will be a bit chaotic around here for around the six months but we’re so excited.”

The project includes three major buildings that are new: a sports stadium at the old secondary school site on Mummery Road; a new seven room facility for years prep, one and two; and an office/admin building, plus extensive landscaping, refurbishing the old office building into an arts, drama and music area, and other small refurbishments

including demolishment of the old prep-two corridor.

Mr Pear said the design process went smoothly, with everything from floor plans to colour schemes picked out.

“Everything went between the school, the architect and VSBA so it was a long, slow process but it did go smoothly,” he said.

“It makes sense that the VSBA were so involved because its taxpayers’ money so they want to make sure it all works and

is necessary and we also get the biggest bang for our buck.

“We’re very excited for how its all looking and, if we have leftover money after going to tender, we’ll look at using that for landscaping and other smaller things.

“When it goes to tender we’ll also be very keen to get a builder who wants to use local tradespeople, as we did last time, but it’s a reasonable sized project so only certain builders can be employed.

“We’ve been immersed in this for almost a year and half now so we just want it to start happening and hope the buildings will be operational early next year.

“Once these projects are done our school has basically been rebuilt over the last 12 years so we’re excited to see that.

“Plus, the chances are we won’t get substantial funding for capital works for a while again so we want to get this right and cater for the future.”

REGIONAL NEWS Acting CEO is appointed as hunt continues ALPINE Shire Council has appoint former Rural City of Wangaratta senior manager Alan Clark as an interim acting CEO. Current CEO Charlie Bird, who chose not to seek an extension after five years in the top job, will leave council on Friday, May 20.

Mr Clark’s appointment, confirmed at this week’s council meeting, will allow council’s CEO selection committee - consisting of independent chairperson David Preiss, Mayor Sarah Nicholas, and councillors Tony Keeble and Kelli Prime - up to 12 months as of Saturday, May 21 to find a new CEO for the shire.

COVID cases fall below 100 ACTIVE COVID cases have dropped significantly in the past week, with cases going below 100 in the Alpine Shire for the first time in two weeks.

Some 19 new COVID cases were detected in the 24 hours to Monday, with total active cases in the shire declining to 95 cases from the previous week’s 101 according to the Victorian Government’s Coronavirus data.

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OBITUARY

Never short of a great story

By ADAM ZWAR

ON Wednesday, April 27, I lost my father - the author, journalist, and 16-handicap golfer, Desmond Zwar. He was 90.

And his prose remained lean and powerful until the end.

Desmond grew up in Beechworth, boarded at Scotch College in Melbourne, where he was the star of the school shooting team and captain of Arthur Robinson House.

After a stint working for his father at Zwar Bros tannery in Beechworth, he became a cadet journalist on The Albury Border Morning Mail before moving to the Melbourne Herald and then the Daily Mail, London.

There, he became one of Fleet’s Street’s leading feature writers, interviewing the first person in space, Yuri Gagarin, and becoming a confidante of Frank Sinatra, Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice Davies.

One of his favourite assignments was on the Queen’s corgis - which earned him an invitation to dine at Buckingham Palace.

As the 1960s turned into the 70s, he moved from writing features to writing books.

DESMOND ZWAR October 20, 1931 to April 27, 2022

There were best-sellers like The Loneliest Man in the World (about Rudolf Hess), In Search of Sir Keith Murdoch, and the runaway hit, Golf: The Dictionary.

He also wrote a book about his year on the golf tour with five-time British Open champion, Peter Thomson.

He’d lament that he started the tour playing off 14, but once Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino all tried to “help” him with his swing, he was suddenly playing off 21.

Des was pretty old school. Manners were big on his list - as was kindness and generosity.

In the past week, so many people have told me how he put others before himself.

And when it came to himself, his mantra was that he didn’t want to worry anyone.

Golf might have been Des’s passion - but he was actually great at cycling - competing for money against the Opperman brothers on country road races.

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He was a natural leg spin bowler. And he once shot the head off a Taipan from 20m as it lunged at our beloved cat.

I didn’t inherit his dead eye with the rifle. When he came to teach me and my fellow Scouts to shoot, I not only missed the target but broke the louvers of a nearby building.

The other thing I didn’t inherit was his ability with accents - yet I was the one who had the temerity to go on TV. Desmond married Australian nurse turned journalist, Delphine Zwar, in London in 1967.

They moved to Cairns, Queensland, in 1971, and spent the next 21 years there, before heading south to Melbourne and then Beechworth.

Delphine passed away in 2001 and Des dealt with his grief by throwing himself into charity, playing golf, and writing his memoir - The Queen, Rupert and Me. I know nothing about the after-life, but I’d like to think he was now with Mum. That’d be great.

Here’s to a sparking 90, Dad. So many beautiful shots. A couple of risky ones as well. But I’d rather that than a dour century.

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Excellent grazing 42.76Ha (105Ac) ‘DAWSON’S’ – Everton Ovens River Flats offers an area of some 42Ha (105 acres) plus an area of approximately 8Ha (20 acres) of leasehold.

It is heavy carrying country with extensive frontage to the Great Alpine Road and the Ovens River.

Deep Creek also meanders through the middle of the property.

‘Dawson’s’ is located approximately

3km f rom the Everton township, 19km from the Rural City of Wangaratta and short distances to Beechworth, Bright, snowfields, alpine regions, and Milawa Gourmet Region is just minutes away.

‘Dawson’s’ has been held in the current ownership for 30 plus years and the vendors have operated this holding for grazing purposes.

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Expressions of interest close at the agent’s office on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12 noon.

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Location | 1816 Great Alpine Road, Everton

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CLEARING SALE Wednesday 18th May @ 12 Noon (on site) 27 Rowan Street, Wangaratta. Formerly Church of Christ.

PROPERTY SOLD

17 X 2M CHURCH PEWS, 1 X 4M CHURCH PEW, 2 - LECTERNS, 3 - MATCHING HARDWOOD CHAIRS, ALTAR, RANGE OF TABLES, KITCHEN PREPARATION BENCH, SMALL SELECTION CROCKERY, GLASSWARE & CUTLERY

MAJOR PLANT: McFarlane 55KVA silenced diesel generator (Exe. condition); Mercedes Benz Actros 2644” 26t 440HP 10m3 tipper (Good condition); Manitou 2012 Telehandler MT1840A, 1,435 hours registered; Manitou 2013 Man Basket (Suits Telehandler); Volvo Smooth Drum 7 Ton Roller; 2011 Prose Plant Trailer ATM 24.6 Ton (Exe. condition) registered; 2001 Kobello Excavator (Mod SKI300R) 5961 hours c/w a range of buckets; Large quantity H/D Quick Stage Scaffolding; 1 - Genie Knucklelift; 1 - Plant Trailer; 3 - Scissor Lifts; Site Sheds; Toilet Block; Approx 1km of Temporary Fencing; a large quantity of electrical tools & equipment & sundry items too numerous to list. BUYERS: The above is only a sample of the quality items being sold. As you can appreciate after 75 years in business there is a lot on offer.

Inspection dates:

Friday 13th & Saturday 14th May - 9.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 21st May - 9.30am - 3.30pm

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Terms All items attract 10% GST. 5% Buyers Premium, applicable on all items. Items must be paid and funds cleared prior to collection date. Copy of receipt provided must be shown when collecting items.

Terms Cash on day of sale. Items are subject to GST. All items to be removed on day of sale.

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A MERE 900 metres to the iconic Brown Brothers Winery and set on approximately 4624 sqm of land, this sewered, dual access, corner block is potentially subdivisible (STCA).

Architect designed, this four bedroom, three bathroom solid double brick home with large modern detached studio is sure to appeal to buyers looking for a quality family home in this exciting and sought-after location.

You can relish space with the formal lounge/dining, and welcoming fire place leading through to the more casual surrounds of the family room adjacent to the highly functional well positioned kitchen, or even the large detached studio.

If entertaining is your thing then it’s a

step outside to the paved undercover entertaining area surrounded by generous grounds and beautiful garden setting.

At one end of the home you can retreat to the master bedroom with picture window, built in robes and ensuite alongside the fourth bedroom or convenient study.

This home is a wonderful example of architecture executed well, with generous room sizes, high loft ceilings, and large picture windows.

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Conveniently located, it is walking distance to all amenities and Milawa Primary School.

Take a leisurely stroll or short picturesque drive to discover this gem, in a highly desirable location nestled in the heart of North East Victoria.

The food bowl of the Milawa Gourmet Region is home to the iconic Brown Brothers of Milawa, Milawa Mustards, Milawa Cheese Co. bakery, cafes and restaurants.

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42.76Ha (105.6Ac) Excellent grazing Lot 1, Great Alpine Road, Everton VIC 3678 • Heavy carrying country • In renowned Everton District • Extensive Ovens River frontage • Highly regarded (River & Creek Flats)

• Shade trees • Main road access & frontage • Convenient to power availability • Outstanding water & pasture

SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing @ agents office Thursday 19 May 2022 @ 12 noon Terms: 10% deposit. 60 day settlement

Church In Famous Location • Next to the Greta Cemetery – Ned Kelly’s place of burial • Planning Permit granted for use of land for a dwelling • Quaint weatherboard former church with timber floors

• Two acres of land with some established trees • Picturesque setting only 20mins f rom Wangaratta • Ideally suited for a home or bed and breakfast conversion

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These wonderfully luxurious tones work well when layered with neutrals.

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the wonderful Moroccan colours we’re now seeing; the spice colours, that also evoke mystery and warmth.

These accents can be bought in via cushions and throws, but you can also add this through rugs, art or decor objects.

You don’t need to make loud design statements to create warmth.

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The sun now rises in a different place on the horizon and sets earlier.

The clocks have turned back, and the days are beginning to get shorter.

The seasons are changing across Australia.

Depending on where you live, you will be starting to feel temperatures getting colder, the shadows cast by the sun are longer, or if you are in more tropical areas the dry season is heading your way.

This is the time to take a look around and let your interior styling reflect the new seasons, either by bringing in new colours, textures or layers into your home.

With cooler weather we spend more time in doors to keep warm and snuggly, and our interior styling can reflect this too, adding to the homeliness and comfort we seek away from the winter temperatures.

An easy way to do this is to bring warm colours and textures into your home decor.

Warm colours are traditionally tones of red, orange and yellow, evoking images of fire.

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Dark Warrior shows its true colours

■ READY FOR FURY ROAD: Nissan has gone off-site to produce a battle-ready Warrior.

By DEREK OGDEN ON the outside it’s dark, some might say foreboding, but this masks the true nature of the new Nissan pickup, for the Navara PRO-4X Warrior, to give it its full title, is engineered for tough going off road and comfort while cruising the bitumen.

This is all down to the continued input of Aussie automotive product development and engineering consultancy Premcar, in which the pickup’s off-road improvements were tested on regular road surfaces to ensure the everyday ride and handling were not compromised.

Enhancements in wheel, tyre and suspension come up with better ground clearance and improved ride and handling, while wider stance, redesigned front end, plus new Cooper allterrain rubber, complete a range of rugged visual cues.

In practical terms, the PRO-4X Warrior has been given a gross vehicle mass boost of 100 kilograms to 3250 kg, plus a payload of 961 kg for manual vehicles and 952 kg for the automatics.

With wider track - 1600 mm from 1570 mm - ground clearance has been lifted from 220 mm to 260 mm, while approach angle goes from 32 degrees to 36 degrees and departure angle trimmed from 19.8 degrees to 19 degrees due to the fit-

ment of a full-size spare tyre with alloy wheel.

The Aussie developed Warrior has taken on the standard equipment of the PRO-4X, including a new 7-inch driver assistance instrument cluster, a high resolution 8-inch touchscreen display incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and leatheraccented interior.

Competitively priced at $69,990, plus on-road costs, the Navara PRO-4X Warrior automatic on test comes up against some mighty opposition in the Mazda BT-50 Thunder ($68,990 driveaway), Toyota HiLux Rugged X ($69,990) and Ford Ranger Raptor ($77,690).

STYLING In typical Navara ‘ready for anything’ style, up front the PRO-4X Warrior carries a new Nissan winch, compatible Safari-style bull bar with integrated LED light strip and new ‘Navara’ branded red skid plate, plus a 3mm steel secondary under-body protection plate.

The robust black test vehicle, with a new decal pack announcing the Warrior’s presence from all angles, sported model-specific fender flares adding bulk to the body width, while a new towbar set-up out back was on hand for any serious towing.

The pickup rolls on Cooper Discoverer All Terrain AT3 275 / 70 / R17 tyres

with increased tread depth and specific pattern.

INTERIOR Unlike others of the big pickup ilk, the PRO-4X Warrior eschews sombre cabin decor, relying on grey headlining to give the space a light and airy ambience.

Occupants will never be left wondering what they are riding in, the word ‘Warrior’ is plastered all over the place, from the embroidered front headrests to the orange accented floor mats.

INFOTAINMENT Occupants have the benefit of a smart key, satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The screen helps the driver slot the big truck (nearly five-and-half metres long) into car park spots with 360-degree cameras.

ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS In a move to keep costs down, engineers left the engine alone.

It’s the regular Navara 2.3-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine delivering 140 kW and 450 Nm, putting power to ground through a seven-speed automatic transmission in our test vehicle.

SAFETY With seven airbags, the PRO-4X Warrior features intelligent forward collision warning and intelligent emergency braking, as well as vehicle dynamic control, brake limited slip differential, anti-skid brakes, elec-

tronic brakeforce distribution, traction control and brake assist.

DRIVING The high revving engine produces enough power to handle various loads, while the bulky body and wide tyres add wind and road noise to the hum.

A turning circle of 12.7 metres puts parking moves at a premium.

Nissan claims fuel consumption at 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban/highway cycle.

The test car turned in 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres over a week of town and country driving.

A revised suspension with new spring rates provides more front-end support, hence less body roll.

Reworked front and rear

damping provide greater control of wheels, improved isolation of the cabin from impacts and reduced float when towing or with loads.

Head, leg and shoulder room all-round the cabin is above average and air-con outlets are extended to the rear seating, which on a long run can be unforgiving in its firmness.

Adjustable tie-down anchors run the length of the lined tub, while a hatchstyle electric sliding rear window in the dual cabin gives a chance to carry extra-long items or give extra cab ventilation.

SUMMING UP With Aussie engineering input, Nissan has come up with a Warrior that could rattle a few of the enemy on home soil and beyond.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior manual $67,490 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior auto $69,990 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Nissan dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Nissan N-Trek Warrior 2.3-litre intercooled twin-turbo diesel, common-rail direct injection, seven-speed automatic, four-door dual cab).

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There’s a lot to like about the 2022 Havel Jolion

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY THE growth in sales of Chinese vehicles continues to gain momentum.

While the SAIC subsidiary, MG Motor, is leading the way with its big-selling SUVs the original breakthrough was made a decade ago with the Great Wall company targeting the tradie market with cheap workhorse utilities of questionable safety quality.

Great Wall, now be rebranded as GWM, continues in the ute market with improved quality, but has now entered the booming SUV market with a three-vehicle range: the large H9, mid-sized H6 and the small-medium Jolion.

Jolion comes with four variants: Premium, Lux, Ultra and Vanta competitively priced between $27,490 and $34,485, driveaway. Our test vehicle was the Ultra.

INTERIOR Our first impression was that Jolion is larger than we expected, most noticeably on the inside.

A comparison of its exterior dimension with other vehicles in its class confirms that it is around the longest (4472 mm) but clearly the widest (1841 mm) making for excellent all-round interior space.

A blend of soft touch surfaces, aluminium-style accents and leather wrapped steering wheel give a premium look to the cabin.

There are plenty of sensible storage options on and below the centre console with USB ports at both the front and rear.

There’s a large central bin and a pair of cupholders in two sizes in the centre console, while door pockets can fit bottles.

The Ultra that we tested comes with a wireless smart-

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phone charging pad at the bottom of the front console.

Boot space with the rear seatbacks in place is 430 litres, expanding to 1133 litres with the 60:40 second row stowed.

There’s a space-saver spare beneath the boot floor.

ENGINE / TRANSMISSION Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 110 kW of power at 5600 rpm and 210 Nm of torque from 2000 revs.

There is no all-wheel drive option, all models are front wheel drive through a sevenspeed dual-clutch transmission.

Drive modes are Standard, Eco, Sport and Snow.

SAFETY All Jolion variants get an outstanding list of safety features including: seven airbags; advanced ABS brakes with brake override; elec-

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On the downside there is noticeable turbo lag on takeoff and some jerkiness at low speeds from the seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

Overall Jolion doesn’t have any performance credentials but that’s not going to be an issue for potential buyers.

Fuel consumption is listed at 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres.

We averaged 9.8 L/100 km during our week of testing.

SUMMING UP With the credibility of Chinese vehicles steadily improving, thanks in no small part to its MG rivals, the Haval Jolion is certainly worth considering.

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Enjoy Troutfest at Eildon next week

ALL things trout fishing will be showcased this month as the picturesque Eildon plays host to Troutfest 2022 on Saturday, May 14.

Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO, Travis Dowling, said the Troutfest event is being run in partnership with the Australian Trout Foundation (ATF) and would highlight the vast recreational fishing opportunities on offer around Eildon and throughout the state.

“This event will be a trout fisher’s paradise, with tours of our Snobs Creek hatchery, guided fishing clinics, casting demos and much, much more,” Mr Dowling said.

“There will be something for fishers of all ages with activities for the kids and a Fishing Hub where you can learn the latest from organisations like the VFA and ATF, Fishcare, VRFish, Maritime Safety Victoria, our Women in

WHAT A CATCH: Eildon is hosting Troutfest 2022, with guided fishing clinics, hatchery tours, casting demos and more.

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“Trout are a key component of our record 10 million stocking effort, with close to two million browns, rainbows and tiger trout stocked across the state in the past 12 months.

“A lot of those fish, as well as native species and Chinook salmon, are grown at the nearby Snobs Creek hatchery under the watchful

eye of our expert staff.

“Tours of the facility will offer a unique opportunity to learn more about how your fish are produced.”

The guided tours of Snobs Creek will be conducted hourly from 10.30am with VFA staff leading the way and giving fishers a rare, behind the scenes look into fish production.

Fishcare will lead the clinics at Eildon Pondage and there will be casting demos and competitions held throughout the day as well as prize giveaways for fishers of all ages.

Troutfest will run from 10am-4pm on May 14, and the Fishing Hub will be based at the Eildon Community Centre at the pondage.

Bookings for hatchery tours and guided fishing clinics are essential. You can reserve your spot and find out more about what’s on offer by visiting www.vfa.vic. gov.au/troutfest.

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By STEVEN BURKE UP to 400 students could be studying for bachelor degrees at Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) planned $7m Wangaratta campus by 2017.

Details of the university’s plans for establishing a campus at the Goulburn Ovens TAFE (GOTAFE) Rural Industries Campus were unveiled yesterday, after the plan was first revealed in the Chronicle last December.

CSU’s head of campus at Albury Wodonga, Sue Moloney, said the project would cost $8m, with $7m to be spent on buildings and $1m on outreach programs to help encourage local students to pursue the degrees on offer.

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Work is expected to start in early 2013 with the campus to open in 2014.

Initially courses will be offered which build on the diploma in agriculture business already available at GOTAFE so that students can go on to complete bachelors of agriculture and agricultural business management degrees.

Head of environmental sciences at CSU, Associate Professor Ben Wilson, said by 2017 the university could accommodate 200 full time equivalent

students, which could actually equate to 400 part time students.

He said the degrees would help students pursue careers in farming and allied agricultural industries.

“The agricultural business management course is specifically aimed at developing professionals in the allied agricultural industries; banks, finances, agricultural businesses,” he said.

“It’s a balance between agricultural business finance skills and also understanding the technical side of farming.

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Rural City Connection Friday 6 May 2022

Documents on Exhibition

Public notices

Know your backyard

Have your say on Council’s 2022/23 Draft Budget The Rural City of Wangaratta has prepared the 2022/23 Draft Budget as required by the Local Government Act 2020. The 2022/23 Draft Budget outlines the resources required to deliver the Council Plan strategic objectives and includes a four year budget forecast. The 2022/23 Draft Budget is now on public exhibition for community feedback through written submissions.

How to access documents Copies of all documents are available from the Wangaratta Government Centre, Cnr Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta during office hours or online at https://bit.ly/3kqNbOJ How to make a submission

By Email: council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Please include “2022/23 Draft Budget” in the subject line.

Mail:

PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676. Please include “2022/23 Draft Budget” as the reference.

Tenders

In Person: To Customer Services, Wangaratta Government Centre – Corner Ford and Ovens Street, Wangaratta. Please include “2022/23 Draft Budget” as the reference to your submission

C35320 King Valley Playground Upgrade Tender closes at 2pm Monday 23 May 2022.

C35452 Reconstruction of Merriwa Park Retaining Wall Tender closes at 2pm Wednesday 25 May 2022.

Closing date for written submissions Any person may make a written submission regarding the proposed strategy. Submissions will be received up to 5pm on Friday 27 May 2022.

Further details may be obtained by visiting Council’s website.

Positions vacant

Draft Asset Plan

Temp Full Time

Mechanic - Heavy Stream

In accordance with Section 92 of the Local Government Act 2020, the Rural City of Wangaratta is required to adopt an Asset Plan by 30 June 2022. At the Council Meeting of 26 April 2022 Councillors endorsed the Draft Asset Plan 2022-2032 for public exhibition for a period of 28 days. Interested parties are invited to make submissions to Council on this Draft Asset Plan to be considered when adopting the plan for the period 20222032. Per Section 92, clause (7), the adopted Asset Plan will have effect from 1 July 2022.

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How do I make a submission?

Copies of the Draft Asset Plan 2022- 2032 can be obtained upon request from the Wangaratta Government Centre or can be accessed from Council’s website Any person may make a written submission regarding the Draft Asset Plan, proposing changes or additions to the plan for consideration prior to adoption. Submissions will be received up to 5pm on Friday 27 May 2022.

Development Services

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Youth Engagement Officer

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Delivery & Contracts Coordinator

Full Time

Visitor Services Officer

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Health Programming Coordinator Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

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PAC Theatre Technician Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre

Part Time

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Council Website: Have Your Say, Draft Asset Plan. www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Publicnotices/Draft-Asset-Plan

By Email: council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Please include “Feedback on Draft Asset Plan 2022-2032” in the subject line.

Mail:

PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676. Please include “Feedback on Draft Asset Plan 2022-2032” as the reference on your submission covering letter. Please mark the letter Attention: Asset Planning Coordinator.

Draft Asset Plan Feedback.

In Person: Customer Service Counter, Wangaratta Government Centre – Corner Ford and Ovens Street, Wangaratta. Please state to customer service officer you wish to provide feedback on Draft Asset Plan 2022-2032 when providing your feedback.

Active Wangaratta Grants

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre

Casuals

These positions close Monday 16 May 2022 at 3pm

The Active Wangaratta Grants Program has been established to provide financial support to local community sporting clubs, groups and organisations in developing programs, activities, and projects for those who are vulnerable to being disengaged in sport and physical activity

Aquatic Education Instructors - Q2 Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

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Gym Instructors - Q2

Rural City of Wangaratta sporting clubs and organisations can apply for grants up to $2000.

The Active Wangaratta Grants are currently open and clubs and sporting organisations are welcome to apply.

Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

Casuals

Domestic Care Worker

Casuals

Community Care Worker

Casuals

These positions close Thursday 30 June 2022 at 3pm

For more information or to apply scan QR code.

For further information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/about-council/careers

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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

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Paulie’s Corner

FREE Range Hens, ISA Brown Pullets, POL, $25 each. Phone Becky or Hugh on 5798 1868.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Front of House Monday-Friday, full-time, part-time/casual -XQLRU 6WDႇ Front of House and Back of House After school and weekends $GXOW :HHNHQG 6WDႇ Casual Email resume or hand in store info@pauliescorner.com.au

Audit & Risk Committee Member NHW are looking for their next Audit & Risk Committee Member.

The committee supports NHW in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial management, performance and sustainability, including risk management and internal and external audit, by monitoring, reviewing, endorsing and advising NHW on matters set out in its charter.

If you are interested please visit www.nhw.org.au/careers for further information and details on how to apply.

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

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

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: $FKLHYHPHQW RI FRPSHWHQFLHV RI DQ Enrolled Nurse in accordance with criteria as prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery %RDUG RI $XVWUDOLD 'HPRQVWUDWH ZHOO GHYHORSHG FRPPXQLFDWLRQ and interpersonal skills.

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Casual Warehouse Fulfilment Assistant

20 – 32 hours/week About us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine companies. With premium vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania, our family of wines has now grown to five brands - Brown Brothers, Devil’s Corner, Pirie, Tamar Ridge and Innocent Bystander. We are passionate about our wines and our core values of Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. Most recently we have been certified as “A Great Place to Work” and are committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business.

We’re currently on the hunt for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join the Warehouse team at Milawa to assist in directto-customer operations and picking and packaging of orders.

About the role: Working closely with the Warehouse and Customer Services teams, the successful candidate will assist with accurately picking and packing orders for internal and external customers, inventory control, booking/coordinating freight consignments, and coordinating wine show and marketing promotion wine samples.

Initially, this position will operate on a casual basis with around 20-32 hours of work available per week. For the right person, this role may provide the opportunity to expand into the broader warehouse and dispatch operations and potentially assume leadership responsibilities in the future.

About you: To be successful in this role, applicants must exhibit remarkable attention to detail, problem solving abilities and enthusiasm towards shaping the future of the direct to customer (DTC) operations of our business.

Good computer literacy across all platforms (preferably with experience in Excel, Shipit and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne), a LF forklift licence and an understanding of the 5S principles are all prerequisites of the role.

Previous experience in a warehouse/pick and pack environment would be preferred.

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TENDERS

Contract Number 21/22 - 03 Request for Tender Provision of Used Wheel Loader Lump Sum Strathbogie Shire seeks experienced sellers of heavy vehicles to supply a Used Wheel Loader of 10.9 T Minimum Operating Mass, via public tender process.

Tenders will be received until 4pm AEST Wednesday 18 May 2022 (new date).

Tenders can be viewed online from www.Strathbogie.vic.gov.au, and clicking on ‘Current Tenders’.

Tenders may ONLY be lodged online through the eProcure portal via www.Strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

Please note Strathbogie Shire no longer accepts hardcopy tenders and will not accept tenders by fax or email.

Julie Salomon Chief Executive Officer

The Strathbogie Shire Council invites tender submissions from suitably qualified and experienced roofing contractors for roof replacement on the Council Civic Centre and Community Cinema Facility, 109 Binney Street Euroa. Project requirements include: . The re-roofing works as per the detailed plan and drawings, . Relocation of the existing air-conditioning system to suit new roof arrangement and

SUBARU Forester 2012 2.5i, silver, tow bar, heated leather seats, very good condition, new tyres, just serviced, RW C , ( Z I P 8 4 5 ) , 279,000km, $9750.

Phone Ian 0414 428 544.

2009 Camry Altise, auto, 122,000km, ( X AG 6 1 0 ) , s i l v e rgrey, aircon, spotless condition, $12,000. Ph 0421 126 242.

2010 Subaru Forester, diesel, 170,000km, RWC (EEL4IR), colour s i l v e r - g r e y, r e a l l y nice car in excellent condition, $13,000. Ph 0427 500 961.

WANTED - Looking to purchase road or dirt bikes of various makes and models, any condition, cash paid and prompt pickup. Contact Damian on 0422 540 255.

. The safe removal and disposal of the existing roof whilst remaining in continued use.

Tenders will be received until 4pm (AEST) Wednesday 25 May 2022 Tenders can be viewed online from www.Strathbogie.vic.gov.au, and clicking on ‘Current Tenders’.

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

Julie Salomon Chief Executive Officer

ANGUS bulls, very quiet, eg Heifer bull + .4BW, 111 600 day, growthy eg + 5.7BW, 143 600 day, from 5k - 8k, Murramungee Angus Stud. Ph 0429 809 288.

CARAVANS AND CAMPERS

CARS WANTED. Cars removed. Ph 0435 083 115.

Contract Number 21/22 - 47 Request for Tender Re-roofing of Council Civic Centre, Binney Street Euroa

JACK Russell pups, 2 months old, 1 female, 2 males, small size, vaccinated, vet checked, microchipped: 991003001521456, 991003001521458, 991003001524159, MB104342.

3 purebred, smooth coat, short haired pups looking for their forever homes. Great natured family farm dogs. Ph 0419 105 557.

ANTIQUE Jacobean table, 6 chairs (2 c a r ve r s ) , m a t c h i n g sideboard, barley twist uprights, carved back rests on chairs, woven rattan panels, tapestry seats. 2 leaf extending table, barley twist legs, matching sideboard has 2 cupboards and 2 drawers, C1920. Valued at $5500, selling for $3200. Ph 0448 501 673.

AS NEW (only used 3 times) JAYCO 24’7 with slide out, many extras including 32inch TV, bike rack, solar panels, 3 way fridge, auto satellite dish, washing machine, urgent sale, $75,000 ono.

Optional car to tow it available. Phone Carlo 0409 836 836.

A Simpson washing machine 5.5kg, excellent working order. A 266lt frost free refrigerator Fisher & Paykel, good working order. Ph 0408 247 303.

DUCTED VACUUM SYSTEMS. Sales/ Service/Repairs.

Free quotes. Contact 0 4 11 8 8 1 9 2 2 , luandadatavac@ gmail.com.

BARROW salami pig, 100+ kg, $340. Ph 0420 CONCRETING - Big 927 093. or small jobs. Paths, driveways, shed slabs, M OT H E R ’ S D AY verandahs. 15 years F L OW E R S . F r e s h experience. For a free flowers available every q u o t e p h o n e Tr e v day; chrysanthemums, Anderson on 0422 200 liliums, protea box 761. arrangements, vase arrangements, basket DANIEL’S Carpentry arrangements and and Maintenance b u n c h e s . P i c k u p Solutions. Servicing from 78 Arundels Wa n g a r a t t a a n d L a n e , Wa n g a r a t t a . surrounds. For a free Delivery available into quote and examples Wangaratta $10. Ph of my work find us on Facebook or www.

0407 500 302. danielscarpentry.com or phone 0413 660 636.

TYRES, used, guaranteed quality. ODD jobs, rubbish F and B from $30 r e m o v a l , p i c t u r e each. 10” to 16”. W h a n g i n g , p r u n i n g , treads, light truck. X gutter cleaning, building ply. Adzam Tyres, 44 maintenance. 25 years Newman Street.Ph 5722 trade experience. Phone 2035 or 0428 257 221. Michael 0412 857 771.

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BURNS (nee Johnston), Judith Elizabeth (Judy).

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Happy 21st 21 21 21 Will Saritschniy 21 21

21 7/5/2022 21 We just want to 21 21 wish you a very 21 special and happy 21 21 21st birthday. 21 21 21 DĂLJ LJŽƵ ĮŶĚ 21 21 ĨĂŝƚŚĨƵů ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ͕ 21 21 ƉƌĞĐŝŽƵƐ ŵĞŵŽƌŝĞƐ 21 ĂŶĚ ŚĂƉƉŝŶĞƐƐ 21 21 ǁŚĞƌĞǀĞƌ ůŝĨĞ ŵĂLJ 21 21 21 ůĞĂĚ LJŽƵ͘ 21 21 /͛ŵ ƐŽ ƉƌŽƵĚ ĂŶĚ 21 21 ŚŽŶŽƵƌĞĚ ƚŽ ĐĂůů 21 21 LJŽƵ ŵLJ ƐŽŶ͘ 21 21 <ĞĞƉ ƐŚŝŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ 21 21 ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ůŝŐŚƚ LJŽƵ 21 21 leave wherever 21 21 LJŽƵ ŐŽ͘ 21 21 Love you now, 21 21 forever and 21 21 always.

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Loved daughter of Jack and Phyllis.

Adored sister of Paul (dec) and Denise Rees, sisterin-law of Ian, And much loved Aunt of Andrew, Dean, Stephen, Nicole and their families.

Will 7/5/2022 What an absolute joy watching you grow from the cutest little boy LQWR WKH ¿QHVW young man.

So proud to call you “our” grandson.

Love for always. ~ Nana and Pa.

Passed away peacefully at Ave Maria Aged Care, Shepparton on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Aged 85 years.

Beautiful darling wife of Ray. Wonderful loving mother of Dianne, Michael, Karen, Paul, Shane, Marc and families.

Adored Nanny of 14 grandchildren and Great-Nanny of 2 great-grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

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Formerly of Bowmans Forest.

Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge, Myrtleford.

Aged 95 years.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Joe (dec), Edie (dec), and Lorraine.

Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Rest in peace.

Bobbie’s funeral will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Whorouly, at 10.30am on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 followed by burial at Bowmans Forest cemetery.

Roberta Elizabeth (Bobbie).

19/4/1927 – 29/4/2022 Formerly of Bowmans Forest.

Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge, Myrtleford.

Aged 95 years.

Much loved Aunty of Robert and Dianne, Karen, Brett and Craig, and great Aunty of Erin, Liam and Fergus, Scott, Kate and Jamie-Lee.

HALL, David Charles.

Loved brother of Willie and Rose (dec).

Loved Uncle of Teressa and Darren, $QGUHD DQG -H൵ May the winds of love softly and whisper for you to hear, That we will love and remember you and forever keep you near.

DEATH NOTICES HALL, David Charles.

Passed away April 30, 2022.

Aged 69 years.

Loved brother and uncle to Esther and her family.

R.I.P. D.C HALL, David.

I loved you brother, my heartache has gone with you.

- Christine.

19/4/1927 - 29/4/2022

A quiet and gentle soul much loved.

Rest in peace.

BURNS, Judith Elizabeth.

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FERGUSON, Roberta Elizabeth (Bobbie).

FERGUSON, Happy 21st

Personal Notices

HALL, David.

It’s been a long week without you Dad, I’ll tell you about it when I see you again.

In times when the pain is the strongest, I imagine it’s when you hold me a little tighter and whisper, “I miss you too”. ~ Love Kellie, Adrian, Chloe, Cameron, Sam and Mollie.

HALL, David.

There are friends, there is family and then there are friends that become family, and Hally that is what you are to us.

Our deepest sympathy and love to Patty and family.

Might have a stubbie later! ~Love the Neighbours. xx

HANCOCK,

Jim. The President and members of the Probus Club of Wangaratta are saddened with the passing of Jim, who was highly respected by all and we have missed his fellowship of recent months.

Resting in peace now.

O’NEILL, Wayne.

SIMPSON

The family of Wayne O’Neill are saddened to announce his passing on May 1, 2022.

Wayne was dearly loved by his family and will be sadly missed by many.

We are all so lucky to have him in our lives.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Sue for 42 years.

Adored father of Daniel (dec) and Alesha and father-in-law to Josh.

Cherished poppy to Tahlia, Charlotte, Marley and Finley.

You were and always will be our world.

A Service of thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Glenice Simpson will be held in the Wangaratta Presbyterian Church, 158 Rowan Street, Wangaratta on Thursday, May 12, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm.

Light refreshments will be served in the Church Hall prior to leaving for the Milawa Cemetery arriving at approximately 4.15pm.

19/6/1924 – 2/5/2022 Passed away peacefully at Rangeview.

Beloved wife of Alan (dec).

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Helene and Kev, Jeanette and Andrew, Glenda and Shayne.

Devoted Grandma to Eamonn, Rowan, and Cameron.

In God’s Care Special thank you to Dr Alex Traill DQG VWDৼ DW 5DQJHYLHZ

BURNS

MURFITT

A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Judith Elizabeth Burns will be held at St Brendan’s Catholic Church, Knight Street, Shepparton on Monday, May 9, 2022 commencing at 11am.

After which the cortege will leave for the Shepparton Lawn Cemetery.

Owen Mohan Funerals 5821 2884

Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Beth Teresa 0XU¿WW WR EH KHOG at Tuckers Chapel, cnr Torquay and Pioneer Roads, Grovedale, Geelong on Monday, May 9 at 10am prior to interment in the Wangaratta Cemetery, Tone Road, Wangaratta.

MURFITT, Beth Teresa.

3/4/1923 – 1/5/2022 Passed away peacefully at Estia Health Aged Care, Grovedale.

Loving wife of Bryant (dec).

Dearly loved Mother of Russell, Mother-in-law of Denise.

Cherished Grandmother of Megan, Adam and Joel and much adored Great Gran of Isabelle, Bryant, Ava and Oliver.

We have all lost someone very special from our lives.

Forever in our hearts.

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Donations may be made at the Church.

SIMPSON (nee Campbell), Glenice.

MURFITT, Beth Teresa.

Passed away peacefully.

Aged 99 years.

Loving wife of Bryant (dec).

Loved mother of Michael, Russell and Teresa, and mother-in-law to Denise.

Adored Gran and Great Gran.

‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’

FUNERALS

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BAKER, Fred.

May 6, 2019.

3 years have passed with your photo on the wall, And your empty chair by the door.

Missing you every day. ~ Love always, Helen.

BOSSE, Lorraine (Lanie).

3/12/1957 – 7/5/2021 1 year on, Missing you always.

So suddenly you were taken, We could not say goodbye, All we have are memories, That will never die. ~ Brian.

FUNERALS

O’NEILL The celebration of the life of Wayne O’Neill will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street Wangaratta on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, commencing at 10.30am.

A private cremation will follow.

Wayne’s funeral service will be available to view via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

Cherished Memories

In loving memory of

Val and Bob COMENSOLI (May 2, 2019 and May 5, 2018) 7KH ¿UVW ZHHN RI 0D\ PDUNV DQRWKHU \HDU ZLWKRXW \RX ERWK ‘Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.’ ~ Love Kim, Craig, &KDUORWWH DQG %ULGLH

COSTANTINO, Rosa.

May 6, 2021.

On your First Anniversary with Loving memories, treasured forever, Of the love and happiness we shared together, How lucky we were and so proud too, To have a Mother and Nanna as special as you.

In God’s loving care, forever in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered, Alba and Ian, Joe and Grandchildren.

COMENSOLI, Val May 2, 2019 Bob May 5, 2018 A page in our book of memories Is gently turned today.

Loving memories treasured forever Of happy days when we were together.

Always missed. ~ Kath and Dennis.

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SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, April 30 - Stroke Winner: Kellie Roberts 69. Ball winners: Kay O’Shea 77, Liz Banister 79.

NTP: 13th Chris Boseley.

Saturday, April 30 - Stroke Medal A Grade Winner Rodney Sebire ****MEDAL WINNER**** 71.

Runner Up: Jarred Adamo 73. B Grade Winner: Tom Lindsey 72. Runner Up: Jaxon Osmotherly 75. C Grade Winner: Peter Ford 75 Runner Up: Zac Guilfoyle 76. D Grade Winner: Ash Robins 74. Runner Up: Ian Wiedemann 76.

Best Scratch: Peter Glidden 78.

Ball Winners Glenn O’Connell 73, Ian Dinsdale 73, Robert Voss 74, Charl DeMink 75, Alan Sands 76, Steve Fisher 76, Hamish Lewis 76, Bronte Bruce 77, Markus Angehrn 77, Andy Senkic 77, Alex Jones 77, Brian Luxford 78, Steve McNaughton 78, Jack Stamp 78.

Super Nine - Club Shirt: Pat Ernst 22.

Aroma Deli: Daryl Johnstone 22.

2 Balls: Kellie Roberts 21.

NTP: 4th Rodney Sebire (Pinsent Hotel), 8th Hamish Lewis (Fraser Jeffrey Finance), 13th Joe Marjanovic, 16th Rob Lowe, 17th Andy Senkic.

Sunday, May 1: Stableford A Grade: David Turner 39. B Grade: Carolyn Haigh 36. ***Jacob Schonafinger Eagle 15th hole*** Ball winners: Hayden Rogers (2) 35, Kellie Roberts 35, Tom Aggett 35, Jacob Schonafinger 34, Sam Neave 32, Mal White 32, Ed Dunstan 32.

NTP: 4th Carolyn Haigh, 8th Mal White.

Wednesday, May 4- Stableford: A Grade Winner Darby West 39. B Grade Winner: Gordon Hines 35. C Grade Winner: Harrison Grant 33.

D Grade Winner: Steve Smith 35.

Ball Winners Carmine Pane (2) 39, Gordon Paterson 36, Steve Fisher 35, Pat Grady 34, Jim Moore 34, Glenn O’Connell 34, Michael Cordier 34, Pat Ernst 34, Kerry Waite 33, Aaron Kungl 33, Peter Geldens 33, Andrew Skewes 33 NTP: 4th Darby West, 8th John McKenzie, 13th Steve McNaughton, 16th Pat Grady, 17th Nigel Cooper.

Wednesday, May 4 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Ian Dinsdale 19.

Runner Up: Ash Robins 17. B Grade Winner: Allen Mercer 16. Runner Up: Spencer Lamb 15. NTP: 13th Alan White, 17th Ian Dinsdale.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WOMENS Competition: April 26 Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Lorraine Adams 31 Points.

Runner Up: Dawn Fleet 30 Points.

NTP: 13th Dawn Fleet, 11th Louis Fitzpatrick.

Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Jan Hill 17 Points.

Runner Up: Jenny Kerr 15 C/B Points.

Men’s Competition - April 27

18 Hole Stableford: Winner: Sam Antonacci 39 Points. Runner Up: Ethan Bell 38 C/B Points. Ball Winners: Arnold Sparks, Neveille McCormick, Xavier Maher, Lachy Moore. NTP: 4th Sam Antonacci, 7th Ethan Bell, 9th Michael Webster, 13th Arnold Sparks, 16th Michael Webster.

9 hole - Winner: John Walker 18 Points. Runner Up: Arthur Ingarfield 15 Points. NTP: 9th John Walker.

Womens Competition: April 28 Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Helen Tate 33 Points. Runner Up: Carol Coghill. NTP:11th Lois Sanderson Womens 9 Hole Stableford - Winner: Lorraine Adams 17 Points. Runner Up: Barb Thomas.

Men’s Competition: April 30 18 hole Stableford Competition A Grade Winner: Max Webster 39 Points. A Grade Runner Up: Craig Henwood 38 Points. B Grade Winner: Zac Cunneen 42 Points. B Grade Runner Up: Jye Cunneen 38 Points.

Ball Winners: Neil Membrey, Russell Wallace, Ashley Clayton, Chris Martens, Edward Dunstan, Graeme Ray. NTP: 4th Craig Henwood, 7th Chris Martens, 9th Trevor Cooper, 11th Arnold Sparks, 13th David Lawson, 16th Rod Moyle.

Secret 6: Matthew Ring.

Eagle 17th: Michael Webster.

KFC Birdie: Max Webster, Neil Membrey.

TARRA GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, April 30 Final Singles KO: winner Leo McCoy d Manny Tanirau 5/3.

Members played a stroke event with the winner being Ken Miller with a nett 83.

And the runner up was Alex McMillan with a nett 85, due to weather conditions the course was not in its usual pristine condition as the scores indicate.

NTP: 4th Leo McCoy. Monthly Awards Captains Trophy: Leo McCoy. Secretary’s Trophy: Mark Nolan.

Birdies: Leo McCoy. Gobblers: Manny Tanirau.

The Pennant side travelled to Myrtleford to play the last round before the finals and was successful 4/1, this now means the team plays Bright in the grand final.

This is an excellent effort with a new team this year as several members have decided to take a break from pennant and let other members take their place in this very successful pennant team which are to be congratulated for having played in every grand final over the last 20-plus years and winning several, so once again well done and all the best to the new team in the final.

Golf to be played on Saturday, May 7 is a stroke event for the May Monthly Medal and also it is the first round of the club championships, ladies are also welcome on the day to play their own event.

GREAT WIN: The final of the Wangaratta Golf Club women’s singles knockout was held on Tuesday with Lois Fitzpatrick defeating Maggie Ray 3/1. Both women played excellent golf and it was not until the 17th hole when Lois sank a 12-metre putt for the win. Lois playing off a handicap of 23 and has previously won the event in 2018. She was delighted with her second win in her golfing career.

Starting time is 11:30am rollup for a 12 noon start, all players welcome.

New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club with a first year membership of $100.00 and $60.00 for juniors the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

Tarra ladies results May 3 Mothly Medal - Winner: Joan Quarrell 102-31-71. R/U: Di McLaughlin 99-24-75.

Best Scratch score: Di McLaughlin 99. NTP: 13th Beat Allan, 2nd (Johns Stokes Award) Lynn Barrow.

Least Putts: Di McLaughlin.

Monthly Awards BARQUA wine: Joan Quarrell.

Appin Park Voucher: Nola Griffin.

Milawa Hotel: Toni Wilson.

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, May 2 are as follows: Annette Filipek and Christine DeCaneva d Susan Fischer and Dawn Wind 7/3, Wendy Burgess and Janet Kelly d Wilma Bright and Bronwyn Townsend 7/1, Garry Meuleman and Joan Dyson d Gavan Kelly and Heather Gulbin 7/1, Barbara Trower and Margaret Bennett d Maureen O’Keefe and Marie Wallis 7/6, Nathan Reynolds and Elaine Mudge d Julie Davey and Elise Downes 6/4 in a very competitive, timed out

game.

On Wednesday, Wangaratta travelled to Benalla for a pennant match.

The outcome was six wins each and 65 hoops each resulting in a draw.

Wangaratta were down two games to four at lunchtime, but improved their performance after lunch.

Match points will be shared with Benalla.

Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday are 1pm on all days.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

Visitors and new players are welcome.

Just contact one of the numbers listed below.

Club contacts are president Trish Rogash on 0409974326 and captain Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

WARBY WALKERS WEEK Away - Thursday, April 7Wednesday, April 13 (6 nights) in South Gippsland based at the excellent Forest Lodge Farm.

On the Friday we were trudging through the Tarra Bulga NP rain forest with those amazing steep fern gullies amongst the tallest flowering trees on the planet (Mountain Ash, Eucalyptus regnans) magnificent wa-

terfalls, quite a few friendly leaches, some confusing signs, a huge Italian dog at the coffee place and narrow but busy roads were some of the highlights of that superb day.

On Saturday we were off to the scenic Port Albert area, with most of the group walking from the 1840’s town of Alberton along the cycle path and then the Old Port Trail into a very windy Pt Albert for a fish an’ chip lunch next to the extensive piers.

Sunday saw most of us heading back down to salt water, but this time we were able to amble along the magnificent 90 Mile Beach in beautiful conditions with an alluring Wilson’s Prom, always visible to the south west.

After three days of steady walks, Monday was offered as a “rest day”, but most of us were very busy.

The ambitious mainly Myrtleford mob, drove straight to the prom to conquer some of the walks near the entrance to the park.

Others explored the area much closer to our camp and visited the fascinating Port Welshpool and other engaging locations such as the amazingly engineered Agnes Falls.

Tuesday was our last day with hiking boots on, so we returned to the rugged Strzelecki Ranges and investigated the less pristine area just to the north of the Tarra Bulga National Park ending up with standing on the summit of Mt Tassie.

The accommodation was excellent, the food was magnificent and of course the organisation of the walks and the week overall, was top class.

A big thank you to the organising committee of Sandie Church (walks coordinator), Anne Turnbull (meals), Erin Pascoe (catering) and the ever communicating Marita Samuelsson.

All worked so hard to prepare us for this enjoyable adventure.

Saturday, April 23 Stanley Reserve to Magic Forest & Fletcher’s Dam A superb autumn was ideal for 10 walkers with Jon leading, to complete a loop walk from Stanley township via the Magic Forest, a hidden group of mature Sequoias (American pine trees) with an enchanted feel.

After a short break, then it was onto the beautiful and reflective Fletcher’s Dam, with its small memorial to a young forestry officer killed in a workplace accident.

We returned to Stanley via various orchards and farmland country. The only downside of the day was the lack of the now traditional “Pat’s Cuppa” at the end.

Coming Events Tuesday, May 10 Logger’s Lane, WONP Chris, 0418 503 802 A medium graded loop walk in the Warby Ranges of approx 12k along bush tracks from Logger’s to Wenham’s and return exploring some new and very scenic pathways.

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Rangers A grade triumph over Bears

ALL games of round two in the North East Baseball were played at Targoora Park, Wangaratta on Sunday.

It was the first game for the two junior grades when Wangaratta Rangers played Bears in the under 11s.

It was good to see that both clubs had very good numbers, Bears with 12 players and the Rangers had 15.

Most of the Bears played last season and were much better batters than the younger Rangers.

Bears batted in six runs in each of their turns at bat where the Rangers only scored six runs in their last dig.

Each team can only have seven batters face the pitcher in each turn at bat.

Bears won 18 to six.

In the under 15s’ game both clubs had the full side of nine players.

Bears batted first and brought in three runs before they lost their third out.

Rangers had much the same team that they had last season with the addition of Clarence Lampa and Kazu Anderson coming in up from last seasons under 11s.

Rangers did in this game what Bears did in the game before losing only one batter before the seventh bat-

ter rule, bringing in six runs in each of their digs, while holding Bears to add just one more in their next two innings.

Rangers turned the tables to win 18 runs to Bears four.

Both Rangers‘ B grade teams had good wins, Rangers Orange defeated Bears seven runs to two.

Kelsey Burder, Brad Murdoch and Sean Whiteman all driving in runs with Burder leading the batting with two safe hits.

Rangers Grey defeated Wodonga Warriors in the other B grade game 16 runs to six.

Brendon French pitched

field but was left out there when the next two batters did not reach first base.

Rangers only had three batters face the pitcher in their turn at bat, going three up, three down.

Bears brought in one run in each of their next three turns at bat and although they were getting runners on base, they could not bring anyone home.

Bears held a three–run lead at the top of the fifth innings.

A change in pitcher by Rangers brought Nathan Pool on the mound.

Bears run rate was

the full game for Rangers Grey allowing only nine hits and six runs while striking out five and walking one.

Sean Warfe showed the way batting 1000, having three safe hits from three at bats.

In the A game Rangers Black played Bears.

Tetsu Kamiyama started on the mound for Rangers with new player Johnathan Taylor as catcher and not having played together before.

Bears first batter hit straight back to the pitcher for the first out having thrown only three pitches, second batter got on first base from a safe hit to left

stopped and the Rangers lifted their game with their batting.

With two down and one run in with bases loaded, Owen Godenzi came up to bat with a full count on him.

He met the next pitch with perfection, hitting the ball over the home run line at left field for a grand slam, bringing in four runs and Rangers hit the lead.

The first time in many years against the Bears, they added another two runs in the next two digs to run out winners.

Rangers seven runs to Bears three.

Busy weekend for rep netballers WANGARATTA representative netball continued its development and winning ways over the weekend when the teams competed in the Wodonga netball tournament.

Under 13 White finished second in the reserve division losing the grand final by an agonising one goal.

Proud coach Kelly Bihun said “the girls were simply amazing”.

Both under 15 teams made the finals and both lost to eventual winners.

Under 13 Aqua showed plenty of promise in a very tough division.

The team played some beautiful, smooth netball and were unlucky to miss finals

by just half a game.

The Wangaratta tournament winners, the under 17s came up against tough competition and failed to make finals.

Wangaratta representative netball coordinator Cameron Miller said “the future of Wangaratta netball is in safe hands if the form of the under 11s side is any guide”.

The team coached

by Janelle Hartwig remained undefeated for the tournament winning all seven games.

The youngest level of under 11s do not play finals.

All teams now look forward to the Shepparton tournament played on Sunday, May 15.

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Living the dream in Europe YEAR 12 student at Wangaratta High School, Riley Corke, is currently living his boyhood dream travelling and racing his mountain bike for a month in Europe.

He is a member of a 10 strong Australian Cycling Team made up of U19 and U23 young men and women racing in the discipline of Cross-country Olympic (XCO).

The trip is a new AusCycling High Performance initiative to give Australia’s top young men and women mountain bikers the opportunity to experience what it is like to live, and race mountain bikes in Europe against the best riders in the world.

For Riley, two Junior World Series Races have been completed and there are two more yet to be raced.

The team is travelling in

Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Riley’s proud mother SueAnne Stuart contacted the Chronicle on the eve of Riley’s next Junior World Series race in Germany as part of the schedule of the Mountain Bike World Cup at Albstadt.

She said Riley is immensely proud to wear the green and gold Australian cycling kit.

“This is a huge buzz for the team to be racing the same course on the same weekend as the top elite mountain bike riders in the sport,” Sue-Ann said.

“The start list for Riley’s race on Saturday has more than 160 entries.

“He will start within the front few rows of the starting grid as he is currently 17th on the World UCI Junior Men Mountain Bike

Ranking out of 629 in total.”

Four support staff are travelling with the team including two coaches, a bike mechanic and Australia’s number one elite male mountain biker, Dan McConnell.

Riley is showing after only two races that his skills are up there with the best in his age group.

“He had a flyer off the start of his race at Haiming in Austria last Sunday and was first into the single track,” SueAnne said.

“He led the race for most of the first lap before being overtaken by stronger Euro riders.

“Riley finished 17th out of the field of 61 riders which is an excellent result for only his second European race.

“Two of the Aussie junior men finished in the top 20.”

ON TRACK: Riley Corke (405) on course MTB LEADING THE WAY: Riley leading the start of XCO Haiming, Austria. the race at Haiming in Austria on Sunday.

Goal difference important for Devils

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA City’s hot streak will be hoping to continue against Wodonga Diamonds at Latrobe on Sunday.

After an emphatic 2-1 victory over a quality outfit in Boomers last weekend, the Devils are set to have Kai Lyster and Connor Delaney fit for selection in what would further bolster the in-form team.

The Diamonds may have only won two from six games but Wangaratta coach Daniel Vasilevski won’t be getting too ahead of himself.

“Looking at the ladder I don’t think you can underestimate Diamonds,” Vasilevski said.

“They might have lost last week (0-7 to Melrose) but they could come better prepared to take us on.

“We need to make sure we’re on from the start of the game.”

The top of the table is extremely tight with only one point separating first and sixth with goal difference the deciding factor.

And that area is where Wangaratta City are lacking with Albury United (19), Cobram (13) and Boomers (23) all ahead of the Devils in goal difference who sit on just nine.

With games against Diamonds, Myrtleford, Albury Hotspurs and Twin City awaiting in the next month, it’s the perfect opportunity for Wangaratta to bridge the gap.

“We need to get our goal difference up, there’s no secret there,” Vasilevski said.

“You don’t want to be missing out on top spot because of goal difference so hopefully we can score a few goals in the next few weeks.

“Myrtleford in two weeks will be a tough game too but I’m confident we can get some good results in the next few weeks.”

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Mental focus a key for Lady Devils

By NATHAN DE VRIES

GOOD CONTEST: Dan Kelly competes for the ball last weekend.

PHOTO: Sam Sgarioto

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WANGARATTA’S division one women will be aiming to correct mistakes from their midweek game ahead of Sunday’s clash with Wodonga Diamonds.

The Lady Devils fronted up to the Wednesday night match against Albury Hotspurs, rescheduled from last weekend, and crashed to a 1-5 loss, with three goals scored against them in the first half alone.

Senior coach Lockie Campbell said the initial lack of mental concentration hit the Lady Devils hard.

“We didn’t come out mentally prepared, the girls came out a little bit slow, a step behind,” he said.

“The first 15 minutes just killed us, a couple of little mistakes in the defence like manning your player on the wrong side of goal, and a silly handball in the box for a penalty.

“It’s just little things that add up to the win or loss of a game.

“At half-time we addressed a few issues, they came out and played amazingly in the second half.

“If they can do the final

45 minutes like they did, why can’t they do a full game?”

The Lady Devils face Wodonga Diamonds this Sunday, just four days after their last match - with such a short turnaround period between matches, Campbell said there were concerns.

“We’ve got a few injuries now - we’ve got two players out with COVID and then one player out injured, with possibly another one,” he said.

“It could definitely impact us quite hard, but I’m sure the girls will still pull through and battle hard.”

The reserves women match will also be a hotly contested affair, with the Diamonds sitting one spot above Wangaratta at third on the ladder, ahead on goal difference.

A strong defensive lineup stands in the Lady Devils’ way, with the Diamonds only conceding three goals from their six matches played.

The reserve match is set to kick off from 9.50am on Sunday at the La Trobe University grounds in Wodonga, with the senior women to take to the field at 11.20am.

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Past players’ wisdom to boost Lions

By NATHAN DE VRIES IT will be a massive Saturday out at the Lions’ Den, when both seniors and reserves sides run out against Bonnie Doon in front of a crowd of past players and former premiership footballers, and a cheering throng of supporters.

The club will be celebrating a slew of premiership successes; the 20 year anniversary of the thirds and reserves’ flag in 2002, 40 years since the thirds’ flag in 1982, and even a 70 year anniver-

sary of the senior’s success in 1952.

The Lions have yet to taste a senior footy victory in season 2022 after six rounds of play, but will sure to be bolstered by the cheers of those who came before.

Senior co-coach Riley Calvene said his relatively young playing list will come out firing against the experienced Bombers outfit.

“When we played them last year, I think they got us both times, but they’re a quality team, a top five side for sure,” he said.

“We have a young team - our average age would be 21, 22 - so with young players they’re going to be a bit inconsistent to start with.

“We’ve been hassled by COVID and injuries, but so has every other club.”

The Lions have had a less than easy run through the fixture, having squared up against three of the current top five sides, but Calvene said the squad needs to prove themselves against the best around.

“You want to play the good teams and see where

you’re at, so for us it’s a great chance to see how we stack up against those top five teams,” he said.

“Guys like Hamish McLeod and Lachy Moore are starting to build on the year.

“They’re had two or three good games now, they’re leaders in our side, so I’d back those boys in.”

With the ground set to be packed with supporters and former players, the atmosphere out at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve tomorrow is sure to be electric.

ON FIRE: Whorouly’s Lachy Moore will be a key part of the Lions’ squad against Bonnie Doon tomorrow.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

Bats ‘need to win’ against Dogs

MUST WIN: Goorambat coach Amelia Gall (centre) expects a tough challenge against Tarrawingee tomorrow.

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GOORAMBAT are taking only confidence into this weekend’s clash against Tarrawingee at Tarrawingee Recreation Reserve.

The Bats are coming off an incredible 36-36 draw to one of the best sides in the Ovens and King competition thus far in Benalla All Blacks, while the ‘Dogs return from a bye.

The Panthers were ahead at every break with Goorambat closing the gap at every change to then finish off with a nine goal to eight final term.

“Last weekend’s game gives us confidence that we can finish off when we’re behind,” Goorambat coach Amelia Gall said.

“The girls showed great courage to come from behind but this weekend we need to make sure we come out firing from the get go.

“I think we came out a bit complacent last weekend and we don’t want that to happen again.”

It’s a huge clash for both teams being only separated by percentage on the ladder in fifth (Goorambat) and sixth (Tarrawingee) place.

“We need to win,” Gall said.

“We just need to keep putting our best foot forward and make sure our pressure’s on so we can keep our position on the ladder.”

All eyes will be on both teams attacking ends with two of the league’s in-form goal shooters on display.

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has been on fire this year netting 152 goals, while Tarrawingee’s Kaylee Allan (129) isn’t far behind.

Gall wants to see good ball movement off turnovers from her team.

“We’re expecting a fast game so we need to make sure our ball movement is good, especially from turnovers,” she said.

“They’re a tall team too so we need to take out opportunities that do arise from their errors and convert (at goal).

“We also know that because of their height across the court we may need to change things up at different times.”

With a reasonably new look team this season, the Bats’ mentor wasn’t sure what to expect but for now her team is going along nicely.

“We weren’t sure how we’d go because we’ve had a few new players come on,” Gall said.

“Our new players have gelled well and our younger players have stepped up so I’m pleased with how we’re going.”

In other matches, Moyhu hosts North Wangaratta, Milawa play Bright, Benalla All Blacks make the trip to King Valley and Whorouly come up against Bonnie Doon.

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Table tennis group an interstate sensation

By JUNE UEBERGANG Nineteen players, including Brisbane couple David Turner and his wife Judy (spectator) had heard on the Bush Telegraph about the weekly goings on, and timed their North East Victorian holiday to coincide with last Monday night’s action around the table.

Also, two lively young teenage girls, Estella Hernandez and Alexandra Uebergang, made their debut at the scene, each showing plenty of untapped talent.

After meeting and greeting everyone, the four tables were quickly manned and womanned up, and the show was on for young and old.

There was plenty of revving and roaring when the two high-powered ‘B-Doubles’ pairs, Brock (Neil) and Bosley (Adam) faced Butcher (Martin) and Bonwick (William) in what turned out to be a long haul.

With each pair driving at high speed and knowing when to stand on the brakes, scores were neck and neck,

FUN FOR ALL: The Oxley social table tennis group meet every Monday night from 7pm. until Butcher and Bonwick hit a road block, leaving Brock and Bosley to deliver the goods, 21-20.

When Simon Brown rolled in, everyone knew they were in for a treat.

Partnering with secondgamer Julie Reid, they dished it up with big serves to opponents Janet Heath, who did triple somersaults with Pike (Erica) in their endeavour to taste the fruits of

their labour.

However, Pike figured out that she and Heath had more on their plate than they could handle, and were eventually overblown by Brown and Reid.

An entertaining tussle had spectators on the edge of their seats when the talented and experienced ‘Brissie Boy’ David Turner partnered with ‘resident photographer’ Jason Mullins, to line up

against the intrepid traveller Gary Coad and ‘Junior’ Mullins, Zac. With strong serving, forehands, backhands, defence and attack, laced with some tricky stuff and luck, it seemed the match would never end - but it did, with the finals scores ‘about even’.

While trying to put her best foot forward, June Uebergang kept tripping up when she partnered the ‘con-

tagious caravanner’ Cheryl Coad to line up against debutantes Estella Hernandez and Alexandra Uebergang.

With Coad able to give the girls plenty of insight into the strokemaking, they quickly put much of her advice into action in subsequent encounters of the evening.

Lots of good play, lots of luck, and lots of fun.

With all players standing

tall at both ends of the table, everyone knew they were in for a long battle when Richard ‘the ginger man’ Morgan stood shoulder to shoulder with the ‘straw man’ Neil Spurgeon in their bid to cut down the ‘mower man’ Don Heath and the intrepid traveller Gary Coad down to size in the predicted high standard game.

A contest that gained ‘far reaching’ interest from all on the sidelines, it was a great game to watch and learn from - but the table took a belting.

Another very enjoyable night of activity and social interaction closed off with a cuppa and fine food, while listening to the musical renditions the multitalented David Turner treated the crowd to on the piano.

Adults and secondary school students of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the group in the Oxley hall each Monday night, beginning at 7pm.

Bring your own bat and $2 entry fee - all players to be fully vaccinated.

REMEBERING GOOD TIMES: ON Saturday, April 30 the King Valley United Football and Netball Club celebrated a great occasion with the reunion of the 1970 senior premiership, 1981 senior premiership, 2000 reserves premiership, and 2001 C grade netball premiership.

Members of the 1970 premiership are pictured posing with the flag. (L-R) Fred Pizzini, Angelo Cavalin, Phillip Newth, Rocky (Ray) Hooper, Geoff Kidd, Terry Cartwright, Bernie Reynolds (treasurer), Marshall Burrowes (president), Peter Skinns, Peter Woods.

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of the Match and the scores shall be used in calculating the percentage of each Team. (d) Match not able to proceed: Unless otherwise determined by a Controlling Body, a field Umpire shall, having regard to the health and safety of the Players and any other relevant circumstances, determine whether a Match is unable to commence or proceed.

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How much Moore can he do?

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ALL SMILES: Callum Moore is loving his time at Wangaratta.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

AFTER a standout debut season in the Ovens and Murray last year that saw Callum Moore named the league’s Morris Medallist, many wouldn’t have thought he could rise much more.

But the superstar has defied that thought and is now arguably in better form than last year off the back of booting 21 majors in just two weeks.

He followed up an 11 goal haul against CorowaRutherglen with a 10 goal demolition of North Albury last weekend.

Moore’s jumped out to a massive lead in the Doug Strange Medal with 30 goals after five rounds, mile’s ahead of the second placed Jacob Conlan (Albury) with 13.

But for the former Richmond and Carlton player, he puts his success down to the team.

“My form’s been good because of how well the team’s been going to be honest,” Moore said.

“We’re winning by a bit and we’ve got this mentality and game plan of wanting to play for each other which Ben Reid has been drilling into us. “’Reidy’s’ been super in the aspect of a team first mentality and also being ruthless with a foot on the throat mentality whether we’re playing the bottom or top side.”

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weeks, Moore has settled inside the forward 50 the past couple of rounds.

“I’ve spent 99.98 per cent of my time inside the forward 50 over the past couple of weeks while the old boys have been having a rest,” he said.

“My goals have been off the back of our backs being aggressive and then our midfielders landing it straight in my lap.

“I’d say when ‘Reidy’ and ‘Juice’ (Newton) come back I’ll move up the ground a bit more and be a target a kick away from the backs.”

After spending five years in the AFL system for 10 games, the 25-year-old wanted to give country football a crack to rediscover his love for the game.

“Last time we spoke I remember saying I just wanted to find my love for the game and I truly have over the past year or so,” he said. “’Reidy’ and the coaches have just told me to have fun and they’ve given me freedom and I think that’s paying off.

“I’ve gained a super connection with Reidy both on the field and off, he’s been super for my development.

“I also have to thank the boys at Crew Fitness and

Performance, I’ve done a heap of work with Damon Falzon and Jason Mallia.

“I’ve been able to put my best foot forward off the back of a lot of work with them.”

The ‘Pies have been virtually unstoppable this season and boast an incredible percentage of 354.78 to sit two games clear on top of the ladder.

“Getting the likes of ‘Jacko’ Clarke, Liam McVeigh and others into the side has been a big help in the way we shift the ball and also their leadership has been great,” Moore said.

“The youngers boys like Hunter Gottschling, Fraser Holland-Dean and Harry Hewitt to name a few have also been really important in sticking to their role.

“Just the mentality around the whole group has been awesome.”

After putting on one of the best performances seen at O&M level that included 10 goals, 27 disposals, 15 marks and 194 ranking points, Moore couldn’t move past the shots he missed.

“Everyone’s been talking about the goals I kicked but geez I missed a few,” he said.

“I think I would’ve kicked 12 points and a couple out on the full so that’s definitely an area to work on.

“I’ve always struggled with my goal kicking but I guess it’s just back to the drawing board.

“It’s just been good to get some shots at goal.”

Results system a ‘lemon’: Sinclair Football and netball competitions around the state are g websites frustrated with AFL Victoria’s decision to change

By WILLSON MACK

THERE’S growing frustration among not only local football and netball clubs but also followers and spectators of the sports in Victoria about the lack of coverage of country football and netball in both regional and metropolitan Victoria, following AFL Victoria’s decision to move its results service to PlayHQ. The poor performance

has led to Ovens and Murray Football Netball League chairperson David Sinclair to take to social media to vent his frustration.

“The lack of exposure of community footy has never been worse,” Sinclair posted.

“Local footy has been sold a lemon. Time to go back to the old SportsTG system.”

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Sinclair featured on ABC Radio on Tuesday morning , saying that the information on the website isn’t always right and the lack of media coverage was hurting the sports in general.

In the past the media has been provided with match reports, goal kicking lists and ladders by AFL Victo-

ria’s GameDay system for all grades both online and via email.

Clearance information was also available on the old system which isn’t now.

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Two players were recorded as registered but clearances hadn’t come through for them to play but Echuca has since appealed the decision.

Netball Victoria has also changed websites, moving to a new system called ‘Netball Connect’ which has proved just as ineffective as PlayHQ.

“The netball system has also turned out to be a lemon,” Sinclair added.

“Another problem is that the new system is creating more work for our volunteers and we can’t afford to lose valued people, particularly after the last two seasons have been so heavily impacted by the pandemic.

“The PlayHQ system was implemented without any testing and very little training and is not fit for purpose.”

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Last week - 3 Western Bulldogs Nth Melbourne Collingwood Gold Coast Geelong Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda Adelaide

Cam Green

Adam Williams

Last week - 6

TIPSTER

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WANGARATTA VCETERINARY LINIC Drs Adam & Joanne Williams & Associates

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(03) 5721 4000

After Hours Emergency Service

Last week - 7

TOTAL - 37

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney GWS Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

TOTAL - 38

Trent Terry of P rotheudGretasponsors Football

27 Baker Street Wangaratta Ph: 0357 221 996 Email: admin@kilara.com.au

Certified Practicing Accountants Superannuation Specialists Financial Planners AFSL 244530

Last week - 6

TIPSTER

66 NEWMAN STREET, WANGARATTA

TOTAL - 39

Dermie

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 39

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

Rob Bell

5721 2014

Last week - 6

TOTAL - 42

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Collingwood Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

TIPSTER

Last week - 4

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

TIPSTER:

Helen Haines

INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR INDI

Authorised by H. Haines MP 117 Murphy Street Wangaratta 3677.

Last Week: 6

TOTAL: 40

TIPSTER

Beth Watson

TIPSTER

Brett Anderson

1-5 ROY ST WANGARATTA PH: (03) 5721 9991

Last week - 6

TOTAL - 38

TIPSTER

Christine Whinray

EDGARS BOOKS & NEWS 55 Murphy Street (03) 5721 3758 edgarsbooksandnews.com.au

Last week - 7

TOTAL - 43

TIPSTER

Jack Lancaster

20-22 Reid Street, Wangaratta Ph: (03) 5721 2183

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 42

TIPSTER

TIPSTER

Gary Lidgerwood

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 40

TIPSTER

Kent Wathen

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Last week - 4

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 35

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

Nick Stebnyckyj

0417 849 545

t Domestic & Commercial t Refrigerated Airconditioning t Gas Heating t Evaporative Cooling craigc@refridgetech.com.au t Hydronic Heating t Coolroom Design & Manufacturing ARC:AU29033

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda Carlton

LIDGERWOOD’S FURNITURE &

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TOTAL - 42

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide

Frank Zeinstra

TIPSTER HAVE FUN & PLAY RESPONSIBLY

Lighting up the North East since 1929

Rob Worthington

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5721 3711

CNR NORTON & ROY STREETS, WANGARATTA

Got a question? Call us 0418 571 169 57 GRETA ROAD, WANGARATTA

PHONE: 5722 1492

TOTAL - 34

TOTAL - 37

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Collingwood Sydney GWS Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

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Last week - 3

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helenhaines.org

117 Murphy Street Wangaratta 03 5721 7077 helen.hainesmp@aph.gov.au

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney GWS Essendon Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

Max Webster

Ph (03) 5721 5588

country.racing.com/wangaratta Last week - 5 TOTAL - 35

TOTAL CLEARANCE OF ALL PAINTINGS 50% OFF 29 Rowan St, Wangaratta

Chris Lindsay

Craig Coonan

TOTAL - 43

TIPSTER

TIPSTER

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5722 2111

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

5722 1242

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney GWS Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

1/22A TONE ROAD WANGARATTA PH: (03) 5721 6782

www.arsw.com.au

Sean Barrett

Wangaratta Paint Centre

& Netball Club

Last week - 5

Rowie Lincoln

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Sydney GWS Essendon Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

TIPSTER

TIPSTER

www.aflneb.com.au

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Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

TIPSTER

Western Bulldogs Nth Melbourne Collingwood Gold Coast Geelong Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda Adelaide

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney GWS Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

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Last week - 6

TOTAL - 42

4 Victoria Parade Wangaratta

www.wangarattaclub.com.au

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 44

West End Lotto & Wool Shop

51 Phillipson St, Wangaratta 5721 3142

Last week - 7

TOTAL - 44

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2022

AFL

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Essendon Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney GWS Essendon Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide

TIPSTER

Zac Guilfoyle

TIPSTER

For News, Results, Events & Information @AFLNEB

Last week - 5

Nicci Bettles

30 Ovens St, Wangaratta VIC 3677 03 5722 9600 wang@travelncruise.com.au

Last week - 6

TOTAL - 38

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Collingwood Sydney GWS Hawthorn West Coast Melbourne Carlton

Western Bulldogs Fremantle Collingwood Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide

TIPSTER

Jess Maddy

TIPSTER

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

Sarah Crothers

Last week - 6

Neil Barassi

TOTAL - 35

Glenn Bouchier

TIPSTER

Percy

PH 5719 2450 www.tarrapub.com.au

www.crothersaa.com.au

Last week - 6

TOTAL - 35

TIPSTER

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 34

Port Adelaide Nth Melbourne Collingwood Gold Coast GWS Essendon West Coast St Kilda Adelaide

Belinda Harrison

TIPSTER

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 33

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Essendon Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

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Port Adelaide Fremantle Collingwood Gold Coast GWS Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

TIPSTER

TIPSTER

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Western Bulldogs Fremantle Richmond Gold Coast GWS Essendon Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

TIPSTER

0407 514 342 |

TOTAL - 35

Tennessee Younger

271 Tone Road, Wangaratta

Visit your friendly ‘Yes’ Optus Wangaratta store today for all your Telecommunication needs.

Last week - 4

Port Adelaide Fremantle Richmond Sydney Geelong Essendon Brisbane St Kilda Carlton

travelncruise.com.au

@AFLNEB

TOTAL - 37

Western Bulldogs Nth Melbourne Collingwood Gold Coast Geelong Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda Adelaide

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30 Ovens St, Wangaratta P: 03 5722 9600 W: travelncruise.com.au

TIPSTER

Nathan De Vries

Trusted, Connected, Targeted www.wangarattachronicle.com.au

Last week - 6

TOTAL - 42

Port Adelaide Fremantle Collingwood Sydney Geelong Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton

The Whisper

TIPSTER

Ryan Malcolm

For News, Results, Events & Information

YOUR LOCAL

www.aflneb.com.au

RADIO STATION 104 Murdoch Rd Wangaratta enquiries@oakfm.com.au

5722 1569

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 43

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 40

round Friday, may 6 Port Adelaide vs. Western Bulldogs (AO) Frmantle vs. North Melbourne (OS)

Saturday, may 7 Richmond vs. Collingwood (MCG) Sydney Swans vs. Gold Coast Suns (SCG) GWS Giants vs. Geelong Cats (MO) Essendon vs. Hawthorn (MS) Brisbane Lions vs. West Coast Eagles (Gabba)

Sunday, May 8 Melbourne vs. St Kilda (MCG) Carlton vs. Adelaide Crows (MS)

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Last week - 4

TOTAL - 19

Last week - 5

TOTAL - 38

leaderboard after round 7 Frank Zeinstra ........44 Rob Worthington ...44 Trent Terry .............43 Neil Barassi ...........43 Christine Whinray ..43 Beth Watson ..........42 Kent Wathen..........42 Rob Bell ................42 Nick Stebnyckyj .....42 Nathan De Vries .....42 Jack Lancaster ............40 Belinda Harrison ........40 Helen Haines ............40 Dermie .....................39 Brett Anderson ..........39 Rowie Lincoln ............39

Ryan Malcolm ............38 Cam Green ...............38 Nicci Bettles ..............38 Tania Maxwell ............37 Chris Lindsay .............37 Zac Guilfoyle .............37 Adam Williams...........37 Jess Maddy ...............35 Gary Lidgerwood.......35 Sean Barrett ..............35 Sarah Crothers...........35 Tennessee Younger ....35 Max Webster .............34 Percy ........................34 Glenn Bouchier .........33 The Whisper..............19

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GREAT CONTROL WANGARATTA City young gun Cooper Patterson will be hoping his side’s top form continues this weekend against Wodonga Diamonds. The Devils returned to form with a 2-1 win over a promising Boomers side.

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A battle of the best

By NATHAN DE VRIES

MILAWA’S stranglehold on the Ovens and King footy competition has been challenged at several points throughout the past few years, but this weekend’s home game against the Bright Mountain Men is set to put the Demons’ domination in jeopardy.

Undefeated since the senior grand final in 2018 and with a run of five wins so far, Milawa are undoubtedly the team to beat.

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Coach Ricky Petts said this season was shaping up to be very similar to last year’s.

“When I compare 2021 to this year, we continually built as the year went on and that’s something that we want to do this year as well, build as a group as the year goes on,” he said.

“As far as comparing playing last year and playing this year, I don’t think we’re quite playing

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to the year as well - they’re playing good football, they’ve got really good players, and we respect them as a team. “(Mullane-Grant) is a great footballer and a great forward, he knows the forward craft.

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as well as the return of Tom Mullane-Grant to the forward line, who has already booted 36 majors for the year.

“I arrived at Milawa in 2019, and from then we’ve had really great battles against Bright,” Petts said.

“They’re one of the teams that we always have a really great hit out with, it’s a game we’re looking forward to.

“They’ve had a great start

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our best footy for four quarters yet.

“We’ve put together some really great quarters of football and then we’ve also put some not-so-great quarters out there as well.

“We don’t want to be playing our best football in round five or six, we want to play our best football at the end of the year.”

A major threat to Milawa will be Bright’s ever-improving midfield,

“It’s not just reliant on the one player who plays on Tom, as a team we want to make easy defence and that starts with our forwards and works through our mids.

“As a team, if we play our way, we believe that we can have success.”

In other round seven O&K footy matches, the Hawks travel across to Moyhu, King Valley hosts Benalla All Blacks at Whitfield, the Lions take on Bonnie Doon, and Tarrawingee go head to head with Goorambat.

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GROWING TOGETHER: Alpine Truss managing director George Prothero (front, fifth from right) with company staff earlier this year.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Solid foundation for two decades

WHEN Alpine Truss opened in March 2002, it did so with only a handful of staff.

The company, which is celebrating its 20th year in business, now employs 130 people and is one of the biggest employers in Wangaratta.

Managing director George Prothero said the key to Alpine Truss’ enduring success lies in the high quality of the products, the loyalty of the customers and the hard work and dedication of its people.

Prior to establishing

Alpine Truss, director Chris Vafiadis and Mr Prothero were employees at one of the largest frame and truss manufacturers in Australia.

The pair were with the company for approximately 25 years, with Chris based in Melbourne and George based in Benalla as the Victorian state manager.

“We were extremely lucky that when we decided to start Alpine Truss we were able to source the site we have now in Tone Road,” Mr Prothero said.

“Originally on five acres, we have since purchased the

two acre adjoining property to enable the business to grow and a further 18 acres, which we have built a warehouse on for storage of raw materials.”

The Wangaratta office, located at the manufacturing facility, services regional clients while also supporting major project builders in Melbourne and southern New South Wales.

As well as steadily expanding the size of its premises in Wangaratta, Alpine Truss has a sales and technical office

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based in the Melbourne suburb of Epping to provide assistance to their metropolitan clients.

“When we decided to take the gamble and start our own business, which my wife Belinda was an integral part of its growth and success, we were also lucky enough that some of my key design and production staff from the Benalla operation took a major gamble and joined Alpine Truss,” Mr Prothero said.

He said he was extremely grateful for all the support that customers had placed

in the company over the years, particularly in the beginning.

“We’re very grateful for the local businesses, including North East Fasteners, Wang bearings, STY and Merriwa Industries, that backed us 20 years ago,” he said.

The timber shortage last year halted a planned expansion but Mr Prothero said that they still have plans to expand.

“Our biggest issue is timber supply, but more so lack of staff and the rental crisis is not helping us in

being able to employ people who need to relocate,” he said.

Mr Prothero said future plans for the business were simply to expand facilities and upgrade equipment as needed in order to keep providing the best possible service and products to their customers.

The company is a licensed Mitek manufacturer of pre-fabricated timber roof trusses, wall frames and Posi-Strut flooring systems.

For more information on Alpine Truss and its products, visit www.alpinetruss.com.au.

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LOCAL: Many commercial and domestic buildings in Wangaratta have been built from products supplied by Alpine Truss.

Domestic or commercial building projects

ALPINE Truss supply a range of roof trusses, wall frames and flooring systems to major project builders, small builders and owner builders throughout Victoria and Southern NSW. Having been involved in the local area for two decades means they have seen a wide range of weather events and building fads.

Some stay and some go, but through it all, Alpine Truss can provide you with what you need to make your dream a reality.

Roof trusses are manufactured to cater for a wide range of roofing shapes, from simple and traditional to the more complicated designs, and each truss is custom completed to order.

Alpine Truss utilises the latest technologies from computer designed frames and trusses to digitally-controlled sawing and nailing equipment.

Prefabricated trusses allow for faster building erection compared to that of a conventionally pitched roof,

and uses up to 40 per cent less timber.

Wall frames, which can also speed up the building process considerably, are engineered by in-house experienced designers, and manufactured in accordance with all the relevant Australian Standards using the latest Mitek 20/20 software.

The flooring systems utilise PosiStrut joists, parallel chord trusses using timber chords ‘on flat’ and unique Posi-Strut metal webs.

They are designed and manufactured in house under license from Mitek Australia Ltd, and are available in three depth sizes, 248mm, 302mm and 412mm, with 90 x 45mm timber.

Being manufactured to size eliminates wastage and the need to trim on site, and also save labour on site.

Alpine Truss also supplies particle board flooring, which can be delivered at the same time as the floor systems.

Alpine Truss managing director George Prothero said

the business’ products are designed in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and manufactured from renewable sources of structural graded pine, and all products can incorporate H2F termite resistant pine that comes with a 25 year guarantee.

“Products made by Alpine Truss have been used in countless buildings locally, through Victoria and Southern NSW, in both domestic and commercial settings and we are very proud of that,” he said.

“If you drive around the residential area of Wangaratta, the majority of those houses have been built from products supplied by Alpine Truss.”

Mr Prothero said Alpine Truss is customer orientated and 100 per cent Australian owned and operated.

All products are delivered by Alpine Truss’ fleet of modern crane trucks, allowing them plenty of flexibility to meet the delivery requirements of each customer.

Congratulations to Alpine Truss on 20 years in business!

Servicing North East Victoria and surrounds.

205 - 207 Tone Road, Wangaratta PHONE (03) 5722 2768 16 Sydney Road, Benalla PHONE (03) 5762 8366

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Trainees for the next 20 years KEEPING an eye to the future, while embracing and celebrating the past, is high on the agenda at Alpine Truss.

Managing director George Prothero said that creating jobs in the local community and helping locals gain sought after industry skills has always been important.

“Over the years, many employees have put in the effort and training to gain extra ground professionally, and (as managing director) I have made it a priority to encourage staff to build on their skills and move upwards in their career,” he said.

“Our current trainee is Shaun Harper, a trainee truss detailer.

“Prior to joining us, Shaun had his own excavation company and is a qualified chippy, which he excelled at for 15 years.

“Shaun was looking for a change and when the opportunity arose 12 months ago to become a truss detailer at

Alpine Truss, he came on board.”

Shaun’s duties include detailing trusses before they are made out in the factory and he is enjoying the challenge of his new role.

“I am enjoying my role and it’s great that the company is a supporter of so many local businesses within our community,” Shaun said.

“They employ a lot of people in the Wangaratta and Benalla regions.”

Outside of work, Shaun’s hobbies include fishing, Rugby and shooting.

Two former trainees Robert Skase and Celeste Blair have continued with the company since completing their traineeships five years ago and are now employed in estimating roles.

Celeste is the longest serving female employee and has been with the company for almost 15 years while Robert has been with

LATEST: Shaun Harper is completing a truss detailer traineeship.

them for nine.

Celeste began her career with Alpine Truss in administration, scheduling transport and production.

After indicating to management that she wanted to upgrade and diversify her skills, she was given the opportunity to join the technical team and trained to become a frame and truss estimator.

Robert worked in the factory producing roof trusses and was promoted to the position of jig setter before taking on a technical position in the office and beginning his estimator traineeship.

Their roles now sees them preparing pricing and designs of jobs (including roof trusses, wall frames and floor joists) for customers, as well as undertaking local deliveries, assisting with site measures, and helping owner builders and local builders with designs and ideas.

EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Robert Skase has been with the company almost a decade and started a traineeship in 2017 (when this photo was taken).

STILL GOING STRONG: Celeste Blair chose to diversify her skills within the company via a traineeship.

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Gender no barrier at Alpine Truss ALPINE Truss is a proud equal opportunity employer with a growing number of female employees across the areas of its business including (from left to right): • Celeste Blair, estimating; • Elly Dixon, scheduler; • Cindy Christodoulou, accounts; • Jessica Dieckmann, jig assistant; • Jacinta White, cyber saw; • Jessica Brambley, scheduler/ administration; • Amy Fraser, stud cutter;

• Louise Holden, jig assistant; • Brittany Strudwick, rotary saw; • Kymberly Hammond, jig assistant; • Robin McKindlay, cyber saw; • Rose Yusof, jig setter; • Jessica Clark, cyber saw; • Jessica Fitzpatrick, jig assistant; • Vani Huynh, truss detailer; • Susan Ryan, cyber saw; • Aiai Azman, jig operator; • Jennifer Campbell, jig operator; and • Bibi Jubar, jig assistant.

SUPPORTIVE: Alpine Truss supported the Jane McGrath foundation with the auction of pink silage bales in conjunction with McGregor Machinery in February this year.

Caring for the community

GIRL POWER: Alpine Truss proudly employ women across all aspects of the business.

THE team at Alpine Truss firmly believe not only in providing jobs and contributing to the local economy, but also in supporting local charities and organisations.

“We made a generous donation to the Wangaratta District Specialist School to help with the purchase of another bus to be able to transport their students around town,” managing director George Prothero said.

“To show our support of

the 2019/2020 bushfires we donated $20,000 to the Wangaratta Rotary Club for bushfire recovery as well as transporting hay to affected farmers.”

Mr Prothero said he is passionate about raising funds for cancer research.

“I, and the company, readily support related fundraising efforts, such as Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre, Terry’s big bearded ball drop, Tour de Cure and the Jane McGrath

foundation which we did in conjunction with McGregor Machinery.”

Alpine Truss also encourages local sport, sponsoring both the Wangaratta Magpies and Wangaratta Rovers, as well as several other smaller local football and netball teams.

“We have a commitment to support our local town and we do it willingly to ensure our community and our livelihoods remain strong,” Mr Prothero said.

CMV Truck & Bus and Mack Trucks Australia thank Alpine Truss for their continued partnership and the pride they take in their fleet.

With seven dealerships across metro and regional Victoria, CMV Truck & Bus is your one stop shop for all your truck and bus needs.

The team specialise in sales, service, parts, fleet management, AdBlue supply, and finance across the entire range of Mack Trucks, UD Trucks and Volvo Trucks and Buses.

Visit the team at CMV Truck & Bus at 221 McKoy Street, West Wodonga or visit cmvtb.com.au.

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Through the years 2008 new manufacturing facility.

2017 truss manufacturing.

2017 fleet at the ready.

2008 George Prothero and staff.

2008 office building.

From our team to yours

CONGRATULATIONS

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2022 rafting in Queensland during 20 year celebration.

2020 celebration of 18 years in business at the Wangaratta races.

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The people behind the continued success 20 year employees OVER the years, Alpine Truss has employed numerous locals who have provided quality products and service to their customers.

The company currently has 12 staff members who have been with it since its earliest days, while two have recently notched up their 15th anniversaries.

Chris Vafiadis, director and truss detailer - Melbourne office

Anthony Vafiadis, Posi strut / truss detailer What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Everything and anything that is required to keep the business running smoothly.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

I enjoy working alongside great people that make Alpine Truss and as a whole that we pride ourselves on our service and quality and I’m grateful when we hear this feedback from our customers.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

I enjoy the great outdoors and exploring as much of Australia as possible.

George Prothero, managing director What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Manage the business and help to develop future expansion, purchase state of the art equipment to help our business grow.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

The staff and the customers.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? To provide employment and to contribute and support local charities and clubs.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Old cars and gardening.

Tim Hamilton, truss shed supervisor What do you do at Alpine Truss? bs Load jobs and supervise the truss shed to make sure jobs get out on time.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

Working with people who make it enjoyable.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? Being a major employer in Wangaratta.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Motorbikes and holidays.

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The people behind the continued success

20 year employees

Neville Johnson, production manager

Jarrod Branson, senior frame detailer

What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Oversee production - make sure jobs are delivered on time and things run smoothly.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

Seeing the company grow, and the people I work with.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? Alpine supports local charities by sponsoring local sporting clubs and the community especially around the festive season when it is most appreciated and needed. They are also a major employerr for the town which in turn supports local business.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Motor bikes, mechanics, farming, cars and beer.

What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Design and detail wall frames, train new technical staff.

Ron Montgomery, operations manager

Al Wallace, senior forklift driver

What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Manage staff, help with production and loading of jobs, make sure the business runs smoothly.

What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Load each day’s deliveries on to the trucks.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

The challenges each day brings and the people I get to work with.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? A major employer in the community and contributor to the infrastructural growth of Wangaratta. a.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

It’s a great place to work, great work mates.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? A major employer and active supporter in many sporting clubs and local charity organisations.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Football, fishing, camping and travelling.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

Loading trucks because each load is different.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? Housing and employment.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Camping, drinking and fishing.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Anything outdoors.

Congratulations...

for 20 years of providing quality products and service to the construction industry.

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The people behind the continued success Marty Crossey, senior estimator

Lee Pope, hip table operator

What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Prepare designs and pricing for new works for builders, and train new technical staff.

What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Make roof trusses.

20 year employees

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

Good work mates.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

Every day presents a different challenge and I enjoy working with my colleagues.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? A major stable employer and contributor es to the local economy. A major supporter of local charities and community and sporting clubs.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? Major employer and generous contributions to sporting clubs and charities.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Camping, motorbikes and kids.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Four wheel driving, camping, cycling and street art.

Jamie Lavis, forklift driver and timber packer

Scott Fraser, frame shed supervisor What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Supervise frame shed and cut studs.

What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Drive forklifts, get ancillaries ready, slinging trusses.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

They are good people to work with.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

The senior position I have in my department.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? Houses for the local area and a source of employment.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? One of the major employers in Wangaratta.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Spending time with my grandson and family.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Fishing and motorbike riding.

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The people behind the continued success

15 year employees

Trevor Blair, jig setter What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Make trusses.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

The people.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community?

The future is in housing so there many more houses to be built.

wishes to congratulate Alpine Truss on their 20th anniversary!

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Fishing and camping.

Mick Williams, timber yard operator What do you do at Alpine Truss?

Pick timber for jobs.

What do you enjoy about working at Alpine Truss?

The atmosphere and seeing the company diversify over the years.

What do you see as the company’s role in the community? Keep everyone working, one of the biggest employers in the district.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

I just work seven days a week.

Congratulations to Alpine Truss on 20 years of servicing the industry.

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AKD as a proud long-term supply partner congratulates Alpine Truss on their 20-year business anniversary and acknowledges their business success and positive role in the local community. Thank you for your business with us, both great Australian timber businesses.

Truly love the inside of your new home.

Choose AKD Timber Framing.

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