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STEP ON UP: Wangaratta Agricultural Show Society president Fiona Evans is looking forward to welcoming patrons back to the Wangaratta Show from today. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

ROLL UP, ROLL UP

EXCITEMENT is building throughout the rural city, ahead of the long-awaited return of the Wangaratta Show this morning.

The 156th instalment of the rural city’s showcase event, and its first iteration since 2019, is set to return with a bang over the next two days, as the show’s trademark action kicks into gear from 9am.

Wangaratta Agriculture Society president Fiona Evans said the busy schedule had taken hours of work

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by the show’s organising committee, as entries returned en masse following the show circuit’s hiatus.

“We are really looking forward to it - we’ve missed out for two years,” she said.

“A whole lot of work is going into (the show) - all

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“We’re probably slightly down on entries on previous years - that’s to be expected after the recent trauma.”

She said the buzz around the showgrounds in the lead up to the event had been palpable, with the show committee, tradespeople, judges and community workers working tirelessly to prepare.

“We’re going to be as busy as ever,” she said yesterday.

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“There are people everywhere today, there are a lot of vans and tradespeople around the grounds throughout today - there’s just as many people as always.

“We had the rides coming in yesterday - the event might be slightly smaller than usual but not noticeably smaller.”

Up to 40mm of rain is forecast throughout today, although the weather is expected to

clear into tomorrow.

Ms Evans said the show would power ahead in spite of the forecast, with an action-packed opening day to entertain attendees ahead of freestyle motocross act All4FMX, with Victorian brothers Mitch and Harry Van Vliet performing between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

The traditional fireworks show will close the day’s proceedings around 8:30pm, shortly after a dog

high jumping showcase on the showgrounds arena from 6:30pm.

“If everyone comes prepared for the weather, they’ll have a great time,” Ms Evans said.

Swagzters musical group will join South Australia-based Aussie group Me ‘n’ Me Mates in performing on both days, while animal enthusiasts will be able to interact with and learn about native Australian wildlife by visiting the Animals of Oz exhibition.

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Haines deputy chair for anticorruption commission INDI MP Helen Haines has been appointed the deputy chair of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Committee.

Dr Haines said she is honoured to have been elected deputy chair of the joint select committee which will inquire into the National AntiCorruption Commission legislation.

“I have committed to working constructively with the government to ensure the anti-corruption commission model that is implemented is the best it can be, and I am glad to be able to continue that work in this role,” she said.

“It is significant that a senior member of this committee comes from outside the major parties and it will contribute to the multi-partisanship that I hope will support the NACC.” The committee is calling for submissions commenting on the provisions of the bills and encourages that submissions, which close on Friday, October 14, be concise.

The preferred method of receiving submissions is by electronic format lodged online using a My Parliament account.

Submitters should indicate in their submission if they wish to give evidence at a public hearing.

Public hearings are planned on October 18, 19, 20 and 21 in Canberra, with an expected option for remote participation by witnesses.

Dr Haines said that “while public hearings will be held in Canberra, the committee intends to hear from witnesses from around Australia”.

The public is urged to monitor the committee’s website for any updates or other details regarding general arrangements for public hearings.

The committee is due to report on or before November 10, 2022.

Further information about the committee, including membership and details on how to lodge a submission, are available at the committee’s website: www.aph. gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/ Committees/Joint/National_AntiCorruption_Commission_Legislation.

You can also track the committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘track committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.

GROUP CHAT: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King (centre, left), next to Indi MP Helen Haines, and council representatives from across the Indi electorate.

Minister lends an ear to Indi councils’ wish lists

MINISTER for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King visited Indi recently, speaking with representatives of eight of the nine local councils in a meeting organised by Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines.

Minister King is responsible for multi-billion dollar infrastructure funding decisions and gave local government representatives in the North East insight into the development of the new government’s first budget to be handed down in October.

“I met with Minister King early in this term of parliament to make

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the case to her about the need for investment in our region,” Dr Haines said.

“I was pleased that she accepted my invitation to meet with local councillors, and that we were able to have the meeting in the beautiful town of Bright.

“Local government plays a vital role in delivering infrastructure for our region and in regional development and roads, so it was crucial they were able to get this access to the minister.

“When there is a new govern-

ment with new processes and priorities, councils need to know how best to work with the government to achieve their goals, and this meeting allowed councillors to get this insight.”

Dr Haines said a major issue raised by council representatives was funding for roads.

“Particularly with the wet conditions we are experiencing, it is becoming more difficult for councils to keep up with maintenance of roads,” she said.

“While the Federal Government

has committed to Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program funding to councils for now, I want to see funding transparency and certainty for our councils in this area so they can plan appropriately and keep our communities safe on the road.”

Councillors and the minister also discussed how major projects would be funded by the government, NBN and mobile phone funding and funding for local hospitals, including Albury Wodonga Health and Bright Hospital.

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BIG ATTRACTION: Wangaratta Agricultural Show Society president Fiona Evans admires the rides on offer at the Wangaratta Show’s first iteration after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

From page 1 The popular animal nursery will also return, as will the horse program, cattle show, alpacas, sheep show, pigeons and poultry showcases.

A plethora of pavilion exhibits, including cookery, jams, jellies and preserves, craft, needlework, art, photography, horticulture and fleece will be on show on both days, while the much-loved salami competition is sure to be a hit among patrons.

Sideshow alley will operate on both days, and attendees will be able

to treat themselves to showbags to their heart’s content.

Tomorrow’s festivities kick off at 9am and run through to 4pm.

For the first time ever, online ticketing for the event is available, allowing attendees to access an express gate into the showgrounds.

Cash and eftpos services will also be available for patrons to purchase tickets at the gate on both days.

“Pre-sale tickets have been selling steadily,” Ms Evans said.

“We went through a lot

of trouble to organise that and organise scanners and get people prepared and trained to use them - it’s a bit different to using cash.

“Lots of people are quite happy to buy tickets online nowadays - it’s something that we’ll continue into future years, we can’t really back out now.”

Locals can keep track of the event’s activities through the Wangaratta Show Facebook page, or at www.wangarattashow.org. au.

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Greenlisting a credit to world class local nature

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

FINAL TOUCHES: Additional features to the Warby Ovens National Park such as new signs identifying the fauna in the area has visitors intrigued for Sundays’ big event of the formal presentation of its greenlisting.

PREPARATIONS are set for this Sunday’s celebration of the global recognition of the Warby Ovens National Park greenlisting event.

The ICUN greenlisting formal presentation will begin at 11am at Wenhams Camp with activities to follow from 1-3pm to formally mark the Warby Ovens National Park as Victoria’s first greenlist.

Friends of the Warby Ranges member Andy Kimber said the formal celebration of the greenlisting is an opportunity to showcase the park to a wider audience with its unique biodiversity.

“The greenlisting should mean a lot to locals, because this achievement is not the story of protecting a comparatively untouched wilderness area but the narrative of the amazing resilience of our stressed natural systems being restored with considerable help from locals,” he said.

“We are facing huge challenges environmentally and here we have on our door step, three special Australian representative environments which having been significantly stressed by recent human contact are now being restored naturally but also using careful management principles.”

Friends of the Warby Ranges started as a Facebook page during the pandemic to help create awareness around the features of the national park, which has proven a hit with locals and have now evolved into a website which will be promoted at the event.

Mr Kimber will also be coordinating one of the activities on the day taking a bushwalk to Mount Warby, to showcase the wildflowers that are currently out this spring.

Activities will also include a junior ranger wildlife detective walk and a bird matching game ran by the North East landscape restoration group

More social housing for Wangaratta

By STEVE KELLY WANGARATTA will share in $51 million in grants expected to build 66 social housing homes locally as part of 159 across Northern Central Victoria.

Minister for Housing Danny Pearson announced the grants from the Social Housing Growth Fund will create 459 jobs across the region, which includes the cities of Wangaratta, Wodonga, Greater Shepparton, and Mitchell Shire.

Minister for Housing Danny Pearson said they’re delivering the biggest single investment in social housing Victoria has ever seen.

“We’re not just investing in bricks and mortar, but the lives of Victorians right across the state for years to come,” he said.

“We know there’s demand for social and affordable housing in regional Victoria and that’s why we’re getting on with the job and delivering new homes right across the state.”

Funding will be provided to

HOME FRONT: A state-wide map of the expected number of social housing homes for registered local government areas.

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The investment in the is part of the Labor Government’s $219 million in grants through the Social Housing Growth Fund.

The government reports that 17 community housing agencies will receive funding for planning and construction of 46 projects that will deliver up to 683 homes across regional Victoria,

creating almost 2600 jobs and boosting Victoria’s economic recovery.

The project sites have been chosen because they have the most critical demand and are close to services residents will need.

The funding is part of the landmark $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, with $1.25 billion dedicated to regional Victoria.

Liberal spokesperson for housing Richard Riordan questioned the announcement say-

ing it was a “regurgitated commitment”.

He highlighted an average 16-month waiting list for suitable social housing and that 683 homes was nowhere near enough to address the problem.

The new homes will be allocated to people who have applied for housing through the Victorian Housing Register.

Projects will commence throughout 2023 as planning and other approvals are obtained.

Swamps, Rivers and Ranges.

Mr Kimber said the Ovens River, Kilawarra Forest and the Warby Range are all examples of what can happen when people let nature heal without too much human intervention.

“It’s recognition of what nature has done, the natural systems have restored themselves, 100 years ago the Lower Ovens was the worse conditioned river in Victoria, it is now in the best condition,” he said.

“It’s sort of luck more than anything else, but also to do with some pretty good management by North East Catchment and by locals.

“It is a great story and it’s recognition of a lot of locals helping and it’s also recognition that nature is incredibly resilient, if you allow it to be resilient it will bounce back.

“Hopefully it’s not all about humans managing it, it’s nature doing what it does naturally.”

Residents warned ahead of major downpour

By RYAN MALCOLM HEAVY rainfall expected to lash the region today could see rivers rise to minor or moderate flood levels, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned.

Residents within the Ovens and King river catchments were urged to stay informed of developments on Wednesday afternoon, with minor flood warnings applied to both rivers amid threats of up to 40mm of rain falling in Wangaratta alone throughout today.

Almost 15mm of rain was recorded at Wangaratta Aero’s automatic weather station in the 24 hours to 9am yesterday, with 25mm (Cheshunt) and 35mm (Mount Buffalo) in the same period expected to see river levels rise upstream of Wangaratta.

A heavy front set to pass over the state today was forecast to dump most heavily throughout the North East, with the potential for major flooding along the Kiewa and Murray rivers.

Rain is expected to clear throughout the region over the weekend and into early next week.

For up-to-date flood warnings, visit https:// www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond.

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Better understanding smart devices THE Well Ageing Info Hub together with Northeast Health Wangaratta is pleased to present a free public information on smart devices.

Smart devices are devices that connect to the internet and can help users with daily activities.

There are so many different smart devices and ways that they can be incorporated into our lives.

They can assist with daily activities, enhance an experience or even help you to stay independent in your home.

The information session will be presented by Charlene Donovan from nbn local and will be held at The Uniting Church Hall, 10 Rowan Street, Wangaratta at 2pm on Tuesday, October 18.

The session would particularly benefit older people, their family members and/or carers.

Entry is free and afternoon tea included.

Bookings are essential. Please RSVP by October 14 to infohub@nhw.org.au or call 1800 319 333.

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Rare baby turtles discovered at Borinya

STUDENTS from Borinya recently found six very rare baby Broad-Shelled Turtles in their grounds.

Student Jade Scown found the first baby turtle on the grass beside the newly built learning centre, with other students and teachers then joining in the search and by the end of the week they had six turtles.

Local ecologist Ian Davidson from Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability (WLS), who identified the turtles, expressed great enthusiasm about the turtle find, saying that in all his years as an ecologist he has only seen hatchlings of this species a handful of times.

“Unlike the more common Long-Necked Turtle, BroadShelled Turtles are rare, and only leave the water once a year in late autumn to lay around 10 eggs,” he said.

“As well as supposedly having the longest neck of any turtle in the world, their eggs may incubate in the sandy ground for up to 16 months before hatching.

“The recent rains have most likely triggered these eggs to hatch making the soil easier to excavate.”

Ian said the turtles face many challenges throughout their lifecycle, especially from predation by foxes, dogs and goannas as eggs and hatchlings.

“Once they make the water, they can be prey for fish like Murray cod,” he said.

“Female turtles, which may live for over 50 years, also return to their nesting site every year and disturbances to land, including riverbank erosion can disrupt their breeding patterns.

“In many river systems weirs have reduced their ability to move and establish new populations.”

Teacher Kjirsten Robb said Borinya’s turtles were lucky to have survived through the building of the new learning centre and will be kept safe until they are strong enough for release in

PROTECTED: One of the Broad-Shelled Turtles safe in a tank at Borinya. nearby Mullinmur Billabong.

“Borinya has a strong sustainability focus and works with WLS on improving the amenity and health of both the land and aquatic ecosystems of Mullinmur Billabong (behind the school),” Kjirsten said.

“Every week students work on a range of projects such as tree planting days, building, installing and monitoring nesting boxes and bee hotels.

“Most recently students have joined WLS, NECMA and Arthur Rylah Institute to establish native catfish and endangered Southern Pygmy Perch in the ponds.”

She said finding the turtles was an indicator of the good health of the billabong and the adjoining Ovens River.

“As an apex predator, the turtles thrive if all of the other species in its habitat thrive,” Kjirsten said.

“It is a testament to the hard work of the community and student volunteers.”

SURPISE DISCOVERY: Student Jade Scown with one of the baby turtles. INSET: IN SAFE HANDS: A Broad-Shelled Turtle in Jade’s hand.

Bus company to transport cricket stars

WANGARATTA Coachlines Management Services has been awarded the bus and ground logistics contract to transport teams and match officials throughout Australia in support of the T20 Men’s World Cup Cricket.

This national contract requires 50 vehicles and 70 drivers and support staff delivering in excess of 700+ team movements across all match and training locations over the next six weeks.

More than 30 per cent of these drivers and support staff are drawn from the Greater Wangaratta area which continues to demonstrate the experience and expertise around the North East.

The Wangaratta office will manage operations throughout Australia, with staff deployed to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart to coordinate team and equipment transport services throughout the tournament.

The team vehicles have been wrapped to promote the event and with the Namibian team in Wanga-

ON THE BUSES: Phil Waite (left), Matt Joyce, Don Joyce and Hayley Kuiper of Wangaratta Coachlines are thrilled with being awarded the transport contract for the T20 Men’s World Cup Cricket. ratta, their team bus is transporting them around the Wangaratta region, before their driver (Phil Waite from Wangaratta) takes the team to Melbourne and Geelong for the next two weeks.

According to a company spokesperson, the coachline’s contin-

ued success in delivering these national major event transport operations has only been achieved through its locally-based team with the majority of the staff working on the 2015 and 2020 Cricket World Cups throughout Australia.

Wangaratta Coachlines has

recently taken delivery of a brand new charter coach, purpose built for the tournament as well as further expansion with the recent arrival of two VIP luxury vehicles which are expanding the range of services operated from the Wangaratta depot.

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Nats’ promise $10B to fix state’s roads

THE Nationals have announced $10 billion in funding over 10 years to fix the whole of Victoria’s crumbling road system, if they gain office at the 2022 state election and beyond.

The funding increase would be delivered through the annual road asset management budget, increasing spending from around $600 million to $1 billion annually.

As part of this investment, there will also be a review of construction standards, increasing accountability of VicRoads and contractors, and a reduction in red and green tape that often escalates construction costs.

There will also be an audit of all state-managed roads.

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, said they are committed to delivering better, safer roads through long-term, strategic planning across the road network.

“Driving around the Ovens Valley every day has given me the opportunity to see just how neglected our roads are, and the poor standard that we have been forced to accept,” he said.

“The Andrews Labor Government has wasted billions of dollars on numerous ‘spin and spend’ projects in Melbourne, leaving us behind.

“Roads such as the Wangarat-

ROAD TO ELECTION: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy (left) and Shadow Minister for Roads Danny O’Brien have committed to more funding under a Coalition Government. ta-Whitfield Road, and the Great Alpine Road, which was recently voted as the worst in the state, highlight the desperate need for more funding.”

Mr McCurdy highlighted the importance of roads to regional Victorians, noting that many locals use them every day to access essential services.

Announcing the commitment, Shadow Minister for Roads, Danny O’Brien, said after almost a decade of Labor Government neglect our roads have gone from bad to worse.

“This $10 billion investment

will deliver longer-term contracts to promote innovation, give contractors certainty to invest in better equipment, and allow for strategic maintenance planning,” Mr O’Brien said.

“It means Victorians won’t have to put up with band-aid solutions that only last weeks or months until the next heavy rain.”

The Victorian Famers Federation (VFF) is calling on both sides of politics to commit funding certainty for regional road maintenance declaring the terrible condition of country roads has reached crisis levels.

As part of its ‘Fair Go for Regional Victoria’ campaign, the VFF has called for a minimum of $2 billion over the next four years for targeted arterial road maintenance.

“Council roads make up 87 per cent of the state’s road network and represent 10 per cent of local government expenditure,” VFF president Emma Germano said.

“This is putting a disproportionate strain on rural councils that have large road networks, but a small rate base to help fund their upkeep.”

Money savvy people make most of cash back scheme

By STEVE KELLY MORE than 1000 claims have been made by people in Wangaratta seeking cash back under the Dining and Entertainment Program over the recent school holidays.

People claimed more than $32,000 cash back from purchases in Wangaratta over the two weeks.

The cash back scheme has supported consumer spending on dining and entertainment experiences worth more than $149,000 in Wangaratta.

The program, which closed on Monday, allowed customers to claim 25 per cent cash back when they spent $40 or more and they could make multiple claims until they reached the cap.

Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Ben Carroll confirmed there have been more than 700,000 successful claims for the eat-playcash back initiative.

“It’s no surprise Victorians have been taking full advantage of more affordable dining and entertainment experiences, while showing community spirit in supporting their hard-working local businesses,” Mr Carroll said.

“This program is helping to support jobs, build business and consumer confidence and contribute to our state’s continued economic recovery.”

The program put $25 million back into people’s pockets and boosted thousands of businesses.

Dining out and take-away was a hit with almost 80 per cent of all claims spent on restaurants, pubs, cafes and winery experiences.

Amusement park outings like Luna Park made up almost 20 per cent of claims.

The cash back scheme has supported consumer spending on dining experiences worth more than $85 million across Victoria.

Almost 65 per cent of people who made a claim said they made their purchase because of the program or spent more than they otherwise would have.

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New Omicron vaccine available soon

BIG DAY OUT: Whorouly Inner Wheel Club Members Filomena Harrington, Kylie Kneebone-Hunter, Pat Whitfield and Wendy Farmer, were there to lend a hand during the community’s Family Fun Day.

Family fun in Whorouly thanks to Pitcher This WHOROULY residents enjoyed a great day of outdoor games and family activities when the Rural City of Wangaratta’s placemaking project, Pitcher This, partnered with Inner Wheel Whorouly, to bring a family fun day to the rural community on October 1.

The idea was the brainchild of James Tilson, a local primary school student who wanted to bring the community together again after COVID lockdowns.

The idea was a simple one - a day of fun activities for the commu-

nity, followed by a sausage sizzle and family-friendly movie at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve.

As part of the day, three placemaking ideas were pitched by communities, the winning idea taking away $1500 to make their idea a reality.

The Whitfield Recreation Reserve committee proposed a celebratory barbecue once their new play space is installed, Glenrowan Recreation Reserve pitched a mural and seating space, while Whorouly pitched a beautification

project, involving garden boxes and plantings along the main street.

The winner was the Whorouly beautification project, while Glenrowan received $500 and Whitfield received $250 towards their ideas.

Rural City of Wangaratta deputy mayor Harry Bussell said these projects were a great example of how people can work together to inject some fun and togetherness back into the community.

“After a couple of difficult years, it was great to see this idea hap-

pen and see how our communities bring the Rural Placemaking Program to life,” he said.

Inner Wheel Whorouly were impressed by the turn out, with more than 100 people coming to the family fun day and participating in activities and games including egg and spoon races and a tug of war.

Community members can find out more about how to make a pitch or host an event by visiting www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Community-Projects/Pitcher-This.

AWARD FINALIST: The book “Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues: 30 Years” by Adrian and Andra Jackson is one of 21 publications shortlisted for the Victorian Community History Awards.

Jazz and blues book makes prize shortlist AN inspirational Wangaratta story has been shortlisted for the Victorian Community History Awards, designed to showcase everything from new history books to community walking tours.

Adrian and Andra Jackson’s book “Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues: 30 Years” - documenting the history of how the rural city

created an event that became Australia’s leading Jazz and Blues Festival - is among the 21 publications and eight projects shortlisted for 10 prizes ranging from $500 to $2000.

It is also in the running for the $5000 Victorian Premier’s History Award to be announced at the Melbourne Arts Centre on October 21.

The shortlist includes online and physical exhibitions, podcasts, websites, walks and tours, books and articles.

The Victorian Community History Awards are presented by Public Record Office Victoria in partnership with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and are funded by the State Government.

A NEW vaccine aimed at neutralising COVID-19’s Omicron variant is set to be made available throughout the rural city as early as mid-October.

The Moderna Spikevax Bivalent Original/Omicron BA.1 dose, simply referred to as Moderna bivalent (MB), is designed for use as a booster dose in people aged 18 years and older, with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) stating the dose provides a 1.6 to 1.9 times higher level of antibody response to Omicron variants than the original Modern booster.

Dosages will be available at participating pharmacies in Wangaratta from as early as October 17, while South Wangaratta Medical Centre will also launch a MB vaccination clinic from the same date.

The vaccine is not recommended as the primary course of vaccination, however, can be administered with other non-COVID vaccines where applicable, as per ATAGI clinical guidance.

Each dose of MB is 0.5ml, and should be administered at least three months after a previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or infection.

Only select subpopulation groups are currently eligible for a second booster dose, including people aged 50 or older, residents aged 16 years or older in an aged care or disability care facility, people aged 16 or older who have complex or severe medical conditions that increase their COVID risk or people aged over 16 with disability with significant or complex health needs.

People aged 30 to 49 can also receive a second booster dose, although ATAGI encourages people in this population group to consult with their regular medical provider about the benefits and risks of a second vaccine booster.

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Wangaratta Show a welcome return THE Wangaratta Show will today and tomorrow add to more than a century and a half of fond memories among the local community, as it returns from a two–year forced hiatus.

Celebrating its 156th year, the show has been a consistent theme while the rural city has undergone significant change, a link to yesteryear in what has become an increasingly urbanised environment.

It‘s very much a local community effort, driven by the tireless work of volunteers keen to see the township maintain and embrace its heritage.

Such an undertaking requires a battalion of volunteers making daily sacrifices to lay the foundations for the event, and now it‘s time for the community to show their support and reap the rewards.

The show embraces families, providing a major event feel which offers rides and exhibits for all generations to enjoy.

It allows young people to reconnect with their country’s agricultural roots, an opportunity which is becoming increasingly uncommon in a highly technological age.

The cancellation of the Wangaratta Show in 2020 and 2021 was heartbreaking for many throughout the local community, having lost an event which is so firmly entrenched in the fabric of the rural city.

But seeing the activity around the showgrounds in recent days and feeling the excitement building among the community has been a welcome return.

It’s another opportunity also for families, friends and young and old to get out and about in a festive, friendly atmosphere so badly missed in recent years.

It’s integral the community does so, rain, hail, or shine.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on our web poll, which asked ‘should the face of the reigning monarch on the Australian $5 note be replaced by an Australian?’

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Brian Fox: yes Paul Crabb: Funny question that , banks and government don’t want us to have money Jack Carruthers: Yes .Nicky Winmar.

Starsky Hutch: Yes What about Russell Coight.

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Facebook users also commented on Nationals’ state MP Tim McCurdy’s plan to bust Wangaratta CBD congestion by announcing a $1m commitment to conduct a comprehensive road and traffic study.

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Viviane King: This guy has been silent for the 2 years we’ve been in the area and a few weeks out from the election he has a solution for everything David Simpson: 1 million want be enough!

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Takeshi Covac: So all it takes is a promise?

“Commitment are just unfor-filled promises” And no one is asking why they spent so much money on a design that closed roads down to single lanes? Or that ever major work is completely re worked a year or so later?

The splash park was built and rebuilt a number of times within its first 5 years, the park-kore looks like it will be the same, the road between king George gardens and

the parking lot no one wants to use has been done and redone…… this all seems very profitable to donors but expensive for ratepayers and we can’t even get the basics done like road maintenance…….

Facebook users also commented on a move to scrap mandatory COVIDisolation requirements for much of the population from October 14.

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Debbie Butler: Finally back to some sort of normality

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Get prepared for the dark ages to return

Do you think red gums should be removed from Merriwa Park for public safety reasons?

IT’S time we all practised our reading by candleight in readiness for when we close all the coal-fired power stations and the lights go out.

I hope you have kept your hurricane lamps handy and have a Coolgardie safe hanging in the peach tree because there will be no such as thing as an electric fridge to keep our food fresh.

John Hall

Each of us has been hacked at some stage WHAT happened with Optus was predictable as storage of that much information would be tempting to a multitude of people.

Unless they change the cypher code daily to access this information, then these people will eventually crack the code.

The pollies have been asleep at the wheel when it comes to cyber security as with social media, they are profiling you with your comments and searches.

Over the last 40 years technology has changed so fast and the pollies are only taking a finger in the dyke approach.

It should be mandatory to delete all information of a customer after maybe six months once they are no longer a customer.

Why are all the social media companies storing your information for years - this takes up large computer storage and with the continue accessing it requires large cooling systems.

This private information should be deleted after maybe six months - if you want to store then do it on your own system.

This leads to an interesting fact, that the amount of power these computer and cooling systems require so we can access internet information is staggering - I have heard of a figure which puts in front of the airline industry.

John Walker, North Wangaratta

Enough with the studies, just begin IT appears more studies are set on the need for a second bridge in Wangaratta, and for the wrong reasons.

In an emergency the first bridge may be blocked, like happened recently.

It concerns me that money spent on studies would be more usefully employed

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 ROSY FUNDRAISER: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to mark it, Northeast Health Wangaratta’s breast care service will host a ‘pink morning tea’ at Cafe The PreVue in Faithfull Street on Tuesday, October 11. Breast care nurses Sam Cooper and Erin Primmer, and Mandy Kavanagh from NHW’s cancer and wellness service, hope locals will support the event, which runs from 9am to 11am at the cafe. All money raised from the morning will go to the local breast care service, to support women and men affected by breast cancer. Breast care nurses will also be available to chat about what the service provides, and will be conducting a raffle.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling actually making a start on what most people see as a need.

Also, I feel that enquiries and studies are used when those who govern us haven’t the ability to make decisions or do not wish to.

It’s time we made a firm decision despite wobbling on the political fence.

I thought they were being paid to make these?

Mr McCurdy obviously needs to put his foot down on this.

It could be included with the push for better roads.

Federal funding should be employed as this is a major highway through our town centre.

It’s quite crazy that this isn’t seen as a priority given the great increase in people lately.

John Vance, Wangaratta

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the Wangaratta Show being given the go-ahead this weekend despite inclement weather being forecasted for the event.

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Timothy Thompson Simpson: Gotta love those $40 “sample bags” Nicole Jose: Doesn’t it always rain on wangaratta show day? Lol Adam Anderson: BYO boats or hire only?

Gemma Wyllie: Raining in

Wangaratta? In October? On show day? Yep, definitely a big shock there.

Rob Watson: I would love to go to the Wangaratta Show again as I haven’t been since I was a kid. My Grandparents had a Beef Shorthorn stud in Milawa and showed cattle at the show. I’m now 57 and live in Pakenham, So just maybe I will return one day.

Elisha Hocking: Melanie Crispo we’ll just chuck on some raincoats Emily Laura: Julie Roberts

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it will be fine, the melbourne show still ran when it was bad weather Julie Roberts: Not exactly the same set of circumstances but I’m sure the risk management team have done their due diligence

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Facebook users also commented on the T20 International warm-up games, which were planned to take place on Wedneday and Thursday but were cancelled due to bad weather, but hope to get some cricket played in

the last match on Saturday.

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Chris Crabb: Couple of wheelie bins and a tennis ball inside the stadium time Takeshi Covac: At least the show will go ahead Marg Gibb: So disappointing it’s raining thank goodness I was lucky to watch the practice match yesterday the cricket they played was wonderful to see Tom Nolan: Mitch Giggins bad luck mate Mitch Giggins: I was going to make runs today too

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Tweet Melbourne Stars TWITTER users this week commented on the prospects of a wet Wangaratta show, reminsing on local bakery pies and nostalgic memories a Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band song when passing through town.

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Our Spring Market Trail at this Saturday’s market. Stop 4: Edible Alchemy. Jes and Riley offer their Kimchi Table Sauce to crown the perfect recipe for a Spring picnic ( recipe posted tomorrow)!

Dona McQueen @DonaMcqueen After a couple of years of no go the poor old Wangaratta Ag show is gunna be WET. The Chaps Chat Cats@thechapschatca1 There was a place up here in Wangaratta that made all it’s own pies and they had PROPER chunks of meat. They were incredible... don’t think it’s under same ownership now so cannot comment on state of the pies...

Kylie (she/her) @kyliehams I always get their song in my head when I’m heading up the Hume and drive past the turn off to Wangaratta Don’t know other songs though, I’ll have to research

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@StarsBBL Plenty of fun at Wangaratta Primary ahead of our match against Namibia this afternoon

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Remembrance Day service to mark Soldiers Memorial centenary THE Oxley community’s Remembrance Day service on November 11 this year will celebrate 100 years since the Shire of Oxley constructed the Soldiers Memorial in the township.

The service will commence at 10.30am on Friday, November 11, at the Oxley Memorial Park.

Guest speaker will be Lt Gen (Ret) Ash Power who will unveil a commemorative plaque at the ceremony.

Oxley and Milawa schools will participate, commemorative Service Certificates will be presented, and a light lunch will then be held at the historic Oxley Shire Hall.

The construction of the Soldiers Memorial was funded by residents of the Oxley Shire in 1922.

It was actually designed and erected by the then, Shire of Oxley.

The municipality encompassed localities including Oxley, Milawa, Whorouly, Carboor, Meadow Creek, Edi, Edi Upper, Whitfield, Cheshunt, Whitlands, Myrrhee, Hansonville, Greta South, Greta and Laceby West.

At the inaugural ‘Armistice’ Day service on November 11, 1922, certificates were presented to recognise the 303 individuals who

served from the Oxley Shire in World War One, including the 70 who served but did not return.

Are your relatives listed on the Oxley Shire Soldiers Memorial?

As a link to this initial ceremony, part of the 2022 Remembrance Day service on November 11 will be the presentation of commemorative Service Certificates to family descendants of any WW1 veteran whose name is etched on the memorial.

To ascertain whether your relative’s name appears on the Oxley Memorial, a list can be viewed on the Oxley Website, www.oxley.vic.au or the Oxley Residents Association Facebook page.

Only one certificate will be issued for an individual veteran.

Requests for certificates can be made to Oxley Residents Association Inc via ‘ora3678@gmail.com’ or to 0427 273644, 0427 554234 or 0427 522357 no later than October 30.

Hospital day bed boost

NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) is set to benefit from additional state funding as part of concentrated efforts to reduce bed block across the state.

NHW will be one of 20 state hospitals to share in $39m in funding, as part of the Pathways to Home program aimed at assisting patients with a disability to transition home or into home-like accommodation once they are medically fit for discharge and awaiting permanent housing through the NDIS. A pilot run in metropolitan hospitals in recent times saw more than 3000 hospital bed days freed up, with the program now set to expand to regional Victoria for the first time.

The program will also be run through Albury Wodonga Health.

NHW executive director clinical operations Bernadette Hammond said the spike in funding would allow a safer transition for patients while awaiting

MARKING CENTENARY: This year’s Remembrance Day service at Oxley will mark the centenary of the unveiling of the Oxley Shire Soldiers Memorial (pictured).

NDIS support.

“People with disabilities often require greater support when goijng home after a hospital stay,” she said.

“This funding will support safer and more timely discharge for people with disabilities while they await for NDIS funding to be approved.”

Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas said the move would free up all aspects of the state’s health response.

“Speeding up discharge times for patients with a disability doesn’t just benefit them, it frees up much-needed hospital beds for others and eases the pressure in our in-demand EDs and ambulances,” she said.

“After years of NDIS neglect by the Morrison Government, hospital bed block is one of the biggest challenges facing our system - so it’s vital we do everything we can to help people get discharged sooner.”

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Council celebrates 40 years of Victorian Seniors Festival THE Rural City of Wangaratta, in collaboration with the Victorian State Government, is pleased to launch the Wangaratta Seniors Festival 2022.

The festival program features 48 free or low-cost events taking place from today through to October 23 across the municipality.

The theme of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival, “Takin’ it Easy”, is an acknowledgement of our busy lifestyles and a timely reminder to take a breath

and reflect on a lifetime of experience and accomplishments.

Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees said the program aims to connect people and build resilient communities.

“Togetherness and ongoing connectedness strengthen our communities and play an integral part in our wellbeing,” he said.

“I acknowledge the dedication of volunteers and community groups that collectively bring culture, con-

FREE CONCERT: Briar and James Blundell will perform at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre as part of this year’s seniors festival, on October 21. nection, social interaction, and history to our region.

“These same people make up a large portion of those

presenting events in the Wangaratta Seniors Festival program, so I encourage our senior community members

to take this opportunity to get involved or try something new.”

There are two events now open for bookings, including Finding Elvis on Tuesday, October 11 at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Memorial Hall at 2.30pm - the performance includes afternoon tea and tickets are $20 (bookings essential).

The second is the Seniors Festival Country Concert being held at the same venue on Friday, October 21

SET FOR FUN IN THE SUN: Rachel Harrop, Rural City of Wangaratta youth development officer, and Lucy Sinclair (11) will be among those on hand at the RCoW Youth Services stall during the Grit and Resilience Festival in the King George Gardens on Monday afternoon.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Fun in the gardens to build grit and resilience MORE than 20 stallholders will fill the King George Gardens for Monday’s Grit and Resilience Festival, which will run from 4pm to 6pm.

The event has been organised to mark World Mental Health Day, and offers a great chance for the community to connect, develop its resilience, and learn more

about services available locally.

The Wangaratta Grit and Resilience Program, Mind Australia and the Centre Against Violence have partnered to host the free event, which aims to be lots of fun.

It will involve live music by singer/songwriter Mieke, drop-in yoga sessions, giant games, a barbecue, and interactive

at 2.30pm, featuring James Blundell.

It is a free event however bookings are required by visiting www.wpacc.com.au.

A full festival program is available at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Seniors/Activities-and-events/ Senior-Events, or pick up a copy from customer services in the government centre on Ovens Street, the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, or the Visitor Information Centre in Murphy Street.

attractions at each stall.

Stallholders include Pangerang Community House, Northeast Health Wangaratta, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Big Brothers Big Sisters, NESAY, LINE Wangaratta and RCoW Youth Services.

All members of the community are encouraged to come along and enjoy the event.

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GLAD TO HAVE YOU: Estelle will mind the house when you’re gone and greet you warmly when you return as she loves spending time with people inside the home. She may be happy to live with another friendly cat. Estelle’s microchip number is 956000013271437.

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CELEBRATING A BIG YEAR: Recent incubator graduates (from left) Ilena Young from Startup Shakeup, Dan Regli from Regli’s Market Garden, Graeme Drew from Alpaca Indulgence, Amelia from Startup Shakeup, Lou Hopwood and Simple Snacks, Rachel Dal Zotto from Why Wonder, Varsha Reddy from Kiss the Cook, Sophie Rhys from Fabb and Annette Rose from Kids Get Money.

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE STARTUP shakeup are holding an innovative showcase this Friday at it’s inaugural annual general meeting.

Attendees will have the chance to hear from showcase businesses varying in scale from startup through to international enterprise, all successfully operating from North East Victoria; learn about developments and successes of individuals, businesses and communities throughout the region; and see the regional re-

sponse to digital research with the SME workforce.

Startup Shakeup will also launch their new initiative; Click Region, built in response to the findings of the Australian Digital Inclusion Index research with Startup Shakeup into the digital literacy of the SME workforce in North East Victoria, and designed in partnership with Everi to build the digital confidence of those working in small business.

Startup Shakeup continues to guide and support new business, entrepreneurs and existing busi-

nesses across the region in developing their concepts, innovations and operations across the region, leading to greater economic growth and returns.

In 2021- 2022 this generated a 240 per cent increase in service delivery including innovation programs, meetups, masterclasses and community building with resources and business support across the region.

This work was done in collaboration with partners Alpine Shire, Rural City of Benalla, Indigo Shire, Mansfield Shire, Towong Shire, Ru-

ral City of Wangaratta and City of Wodonga with sponsors Goulburn Ovens TAFE, Charles Sturt University, NbN Co and Hume Bank, funding from LaunchVic and the DJPR Regional Digital Fund, and service delivery from GHD Digital and Runway HQ. Startup Shakeup will hold their Innovation Showcase and inaugural AGMtoday from 3.30pm at The Cube, Wodonga.

For more information on tickets, programs and resources available go to www.startupshakeup. org.Â

130 year old family fun day picnic, races on again COME and enjoy the beautiful Warby Ranges for a traditional family fun day at the Mt Bruno Picnic on Saturday, October 29 from 1pm.

The family day has been held for more than 130 years with activities such as the traditional children’s races three legged, egg and spoon, sack, and aged running races.

Ladies races include broom throwing, nail driving, sprint, and blindfolded

wheelbarrow push.

Men’s races include the sprint, ball throwing at wicket and high jump.

All winners choose their own prizes and all children receive a prize.

Follow the picnic day signs from the GlenrowanBoweya Road to Jones Road, along to the picnic area at Mt Bruno in the Warby Ranges.

All welcome, BYO afternoon tea, water, picnic rugs

and chairs - entry a donation at the gate.

For more information call Bryan Gibson on 0428 662 224 or Doug James on 0418 518 247.

COME ONE, COME ALL: Doug James, one of the organisers of the Mt Bruno Picnic, a traditional family fun day in the Warby Ranges, welcomes everyone to the event later this month.

MISSION Adoptable finishes this Saturday at the Wangaratta RSPCA. They will be taking walk-ins only (no appointments) and adoption prices are: $20 for small animals, cats $50, kittens $150, dogs $200 and puppies $400.

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

Cats:  Short hair, tabby and white, female, 1 year, 956000013271437, ‘Estelle’;  Ragdoll, tabby point, male, 10 years, 978102100057846, ‘Dinky’;  Short hair, white tabby, female, 10 years, 982000190966504, ‘Layla’;  Short hair, tortoiseshell and white, female, 8 years, 956000003466645, ‘Lulu’;  Short hair, tabby, male, 4 years, 985141003964306, ‘Mischief’;  Longhair, ginger, male, 5 years, 956000014446170, ‘Mr Baker’;  Longhair, black and white, male, 3 months, 956000014443570, ‘Pip’; Dogs:  Staghound, brown and white, male, 2 years, 953010004967411, ‘Diesel’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, tan, female, 5 years, 991001000625577, ‘Karla’;  Catahoula Leopard Dog, white, female, 1 year, 953010005557550, ‘Keana’;  Coonhound, black and tan, female, 3 years, 956000015014390, ‘Roxy’;  Bloodhound, black and tan, female, 7 years, 943094320491190, ‘Shelley’;  Greyhound, black, female, 5 years, 956000005582557, ‘Victoria’.

Small animals:  Netherland Dwarf rabbit, male, 6 months, 956000015933182, ‘Walt’.

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Red Cross call out for emergency services volunteers

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN RED Cross Australia is seeking volunteers for their emergency services teams in the North East.

The volunteer push comes as the Bureau of Meteorology predicts a wetter than average spring and summer season, which may cause flooding of the Ovens River and storm water drains near homes.

Divisional operations officer in the North East, Lynne Jones, said the Red Cross can’t provide their valuable services without their volunteers.

“Every year you’ve got volunteers who leave our district, retire, go into retirement villages so they’re not able to continue volunteering and Red Cross is exactly the same as all organisations that require volunteers to do what they do,” she said.

Ms Jones has been with the Red Cross for the past 17 years, when she noticed a lack of emergency service response teams among her home shire in the Kiewa Valley and decided to get one started herself.

“We do have lots of hills, mountains and farmland around and unfortunately

HERE TO HELP: Red Cross emergency services teams in the North East are calling out for more volunteers to assist with an impending wetter than average spring. emergencies happen so I thought there should be a team of volunteers around to assist if there was an activation,” she said.

“So I called a meeting of locals and put out flyers to see who was interested and it all kind of started from there.”

The Red Cross Emergency Services team supports people and communities before, during and after emergencies as well as assisting with response and disaster recovery.

As the operations officer in the North East, Ms Jones oversees five different Red Cross emergency services teams ranging from Wan-

garatta, Wodonga and the Towong shire.

Ms Jones said recent disaster recovery efforts such as the 209/20 bushfires showed her and the community the valuable work done by volunteers in the Red Cross and their willingness to help other communities.

“We all work together, it’s not just ‘oh well there’s a fire in Towong Shire, we don’t need to worry about that’, if we need our volunteers to go they go,” she said Ms Jones said it doesn’t matter if people are fully employed or retired, there’s always a place for volunteering in the Red Cross.

CASTING COMPLETE: Shane Tomkins and Jess Grant will play newlyweds Corrie and Paul Bratter this November in Wangaratta Players production of Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, directed by Fiona Evans.

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Going barefoot this November REHEARSALS for first-time director Fiona Evans’ version of Neil Simon’s play Barefoot in the Park for Wangaratta Players next production are well underway.

The six cast members completed the audition process in August and rehearsals began a couple of weeks ago.

Lead roles for the play’s characters of Corrie and Paul Bratter will be played by Jess Grant and Shane Tomkins with an excellent support cast including Shane Douthie as Victor Valasco, Colette Quin as Ethel Banks, Leo Harwood as Harry Pepper and Bob Head as the messenger.

The light-hearted, yet poignant story was Neil Simon’s longest-running Broadway hit and centres on newlyweds Paul and Corrie.

Paul is a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer while Corrie is rather free spirited which causes some hilarious moments when the couple have to deal with life’s challenges and adjust to a married life together.

The play will be performed over the weekends of November 18 to 20 and 25 to 27.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

The Garden Skink - a welcome inhabitant of our backyards

By MERLIN TZAROS

MERLIN, aged 13, has had a keen interest in nature, especially reptiles, for several years. While on school holidays he has contributed this week’s article about a local species he is very familiar with.

Many different species of reptiles inhabit house gardens in northeastern Victoria, one of the most common being the Garden Skink.

These abundant and amazing little critters are quite small, rang-

ing between six to 10 centimetres in total length.

They are variable when it comes to patterns and colours too.

Many have small speckles on their sides and back, giving a tiled effect, while some are more plainly marked, yet they all have a dark line on either side of their body

starting from just behind the eye and trailing all the way down to the start of the tail.

Another distinguishing feature of this species is their bronze head, which gleams with iridescence in the sunlight.

There are a few species in this region that look similar to the Garden Skink and live in the same habitat, these being the Boulenger’s Skink, Southern Rainbow Skink and the Grass Skink, but the bronze head of the Garden Skink is

a sure way to identify this species.

The Garden Skink is oviparous, meaning it lays eggs.

One female will lay between one to four small, soft-shelled eggs in decomposing vegetation beneath a log or fallen bark.

Sometimes the females will lay more than one clutch a year.

Garden Skinks are quite a sophisticated species that have communal scat depositing areas, egg-laying areas and courtship areas.

As summer approaches, the Gar-

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Feel free to go around, have a search and examine these intriguing animals, but be careful - the Garden Skink is called a ‘drop-tail’ for a reason.

Please take great caution when picking up these lizards, always try to use a light grasp between your thumb and index finger to hold them, and always hold them in front of their back legs, far away from the tail, which can be easily shed.

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Inspiration to be found in local gardens on Sunday THREE local gardens will be open to the public on Sunday when Wangaratta’s Friends of Lacluta hold its open gardens fundraising event, and they will be inspirational in different ways.

The very different gardens are located in Stamps Lane and Park Lane in Wangaratta, with the third on the Boweya Road in Boweya, about 20 minutes from Wangaratta.

Phillipa and Neil Duggan moved to Boweya in 1984 and have created a fire-resistant, natural haven on the site, despite being garden novices when they arrived.

“The house was a little oblong box, with a smattering of small trees, and the ground was granitic sand hard as rock in summer and boggy in winter,” said Phillipa.

“We knew nothing about gardening, but gradually improved the soil around the house as well as having a very good go at a veggie garden - and we planted eucalypts on the house’s western side.”

Phillipa said children came, as did horses and other animals, but after a 10year drought they decided to sink a bore to ensure a reliable water supply.

She said concern about climate and bushfires after their experience and observations working in the communities impacted by the 2009 fires, led them to remove trees close to the house and use stone as mulch on the western side.

“Then on the night of the December 15 in 2014 we had massive electrical storm,” she said.

“The next day, some 20km to our west, a strengthening west wind fanned a smouldering stump from a lightning strike the previous night - and the fire headed our way.

“Neil and I, being in our 60s left - we had decided it

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FAMILY FAVOURITE: A bed of iris adds some spring colour to the Boweya garden.

PERSONALITY: The garden reflects the character and whimsy of the owners.

PEACEFUL PLACE: Phillipa Duggan, pictured with dog Lunar, has created a tranquil garden in Boweya filled with local plants and other hardy species thrive there.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling would have been futile for us to try and defend the house.

“By the time the fire reached our place, it had slowed, however, garden beds containing organic mulch on the southern side of the house were obliterated, as was the nearby shed and its contents.

“After our CFA crew had come back around and done their very best, the stone mulch and the crusher dust we had used on the western side of the house arrested the fire’s progress, saving the house.”

The next day, Phillipa said

she has a “forever” image imprinted in her mind; sitting with the couple’s friend Frank Ramsey on their blackened lawn, watching for bursts of smoke or flame about the house.

In the aftermath of the fire they removed some big old eucalypts and cut down others, which have been coppiced - maintaining some shade and keeping the leaves juvenile - for less leaf fall.

“We pushed the west side house yard fence line out by about 10 metres, deepripped where we could with-

out damaging tree roots, and stone-mulched those 10 metres,” she explains.

“We planted into the deepripped lines, mindful of the hot west winds.

“We used natives that do not contain flammable oils (like eucalypts do) such as dianellas and acacias native to this area.”

There is also the local spur winged wattle, Alpine grevillea and stypandra from their hillside, and some arid zone plants from South Australia and Western Australia, with the eremophilas and hakeas doing very well.

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“Moving the fence line out also meant incorporating a rather big fall in the slope,” said Phillipa.

“We exaggerated this by putting in a goodly sized pond - I can hear the frogs now - and we are still working on the best way to oxygenate the water.”

The couple say have planted “what works well” incorporating other plants such as succulents shared by friends and neighbours.

They say if a plant is growing well they hate to limit its life, instead letting them all flourish and self-

seed where they are happy, creating a pleasing, condensed effect.

See the garden on Sunday from 10am until 4pm, with a Devonshire tea available all day and live music.

Gardens at 40 Park Lane and 190 Stamps Lane will also be open on Sunday, with entry $10 per garden or $20 for all three, with cash payment on entry (no EFTPOS available).

All funds raised will go towards vital projects including educational programs supporting communities in need in Timor Leste.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Wangaratta Show kicks off today THE 156th Wangaratta Show is on today and tomorrow at the Wangaratta showgrounds.

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

On Saturday, the show runs from 9am to 4pm, and both days will feature the traditional sideshow alley attractions.

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

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

Author to visit the Wangaratta library JOIN author Ryan Butta as he discusses the forgotten history of the Cameleers in his book, The Ballad of Abdul Wade, at the Wangaratta Library today.

Ryan reveals a gritty alternative to history, exposing the untold debt Australia owes to the humble camel and the Afghans who brought them here and drove them through the outback.

He will visit the library at 10.30am and bookings are essential by calling 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Spring farmers market tomorrow THE Wangaratta Farmers Market will celebrate the season with a spring picnic market tomorrow morning in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

The market runs from 8am until

A SENSE OF PLACE: A new exhibition by Art Gallery on Ovens resident artist Joan Mullarvey has opened at the gallery in the laneway off Murphy Street. Called Past, Present, Print and Paint, it reflects the organic evolution of the artist’s practise as she interprets the vast Australian landscape. She says although retaining a figurative quality, the latest works using colour, line, textures and form, have a more abstracted sense of place. Amongst the patterning and mark making on closer viewing, the viewer will start to notice the symbolism and get a sense of an unfolding story. The official opening will be held tomorrow from 12pm to 3pm with the opportunity to meet and celebrate with Joan, but the exhibition is open Fridays, Mondays and Thursdays from 10am until 4pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am until 2pm until October 17.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries 12pm, there will be a wide variety of stalls showcasing seasonal produce from local providores, plus live music from Emma Morona.

The Wang Repair Café will also be at the market with volunteers always welcome to join the team.

Jazz night at The Vine Saturday HIGH Society Jazz Orchestra will play their repertoire of hot and sweet, big band jazz at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta tomorrow night.

Dressed to impress, the band of 11 musicians will play music of the jazz era from the 1920s to 1940s with plenty of room to dance.

The show starts at 8pm with meals available from 6pm and bookings can be made at www.thevinehotel. net.au.

Heliocentric by Cameron Robbins

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

Lawler’s much loved tale of Queensland cane cutters and Melbourne barmaids has endured because the characters are beautifully observed, humorous and poignant, played by a star cast.

Directed by the award-winning

AN exhibition called “Heliocentric - Recent works by Cameron Robbins” is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

It features a new installation Helio Ephemera, created by the Australian contemporary artist, which was commissioned by the gallery, alongside recent works which continue Robbins’ exploration of the See them at the Wangaratta Art Gallery until October 30.

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Experts call for asthma patients to get checked

By RYAN MALCOLM ASTHMA patients are being urged to undertake a vital medical review of their condition as soon as possible, amid statewide concerns thunderstorms could increase the severity of the ailment over the coming months.

With heavy rainfall forecast throughout spring as part of an expected return of the La Nina weather phenomenon, an increased likelihood of thunderstorms could also see high winds sweep pollen fragments into the air, exacerbating the risk to asthmatics.

South Wangaratta Medical Centre managing director Kim Ching said the October to December period could pose significant challenges to individuals with a

history of asthma or hayfever.

“We need to review asthma all of the time,” she said. “(Thunderstorm asthma) can have severe symptoms which can happen quite suddenly. “(Asthma patients) should get their baseline reviewed, ideally now, and get some sort of action plan in place.”

Ms Ching said those who used their reliever inhaler more than twice in a week should see their doctor to investigate more longterm options.

She said some patients may be able to target any underlying issues by using a daily preventer instead.

“There have been some changes in guidelines for asthma and changes to the combinations of medications now,” she said.

“It’s worthwhile having a check up with a general practitioner.”

Melbourne experienced the world’s largest epidemic thunderstorm asthma event on November 21, 2016, with 10 tragic deaths and thousands suffering breathing difficulties.

The statewide epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecasting system was re-launched at the weekend, forecasting either low, moderate or high risk of thunderstorm asthma three days in advance across Victoria’s nine weather districts.

On high-risk days, individuals with asthma or spring hay fever can reduce their risk by staying inside, closing windows and turning off air conditioners which bring air and pollen fragments in from outside.

Minister for Health MaryAnne Thomas said Victorians managing asthma or seasonal hay fever should download the VicEmergency app to be alerted on a high-risk day.

“This forecasting system will help ensure people at risk during grass pollen season are aware of high-risk days and can take the right actions to protect themselves and their loved ones,” she said.

“People with asthma should take their asthma medication regularly as directed and see their GP if they have ongoing symptoms, update their asthma plan yearly, and learn asthma first aid.”

For more information on thunderstorm asthma, visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstorm-asthma.

Win tickets to a pawtastic event DOG lovers from the Wangaratta district are being encouraged to visit Melbourne for the Dog Lovers Show, running from October 14 to 16.

Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event is returning after a three-year break forced by COVID-19 restrictions, and offers the chance to get ‘up close and paw-sonal’ with more than 800 dogs representing more than 100 breeds.

One of the largest festivals in the world, the show is dedicated to educating, entertaining and inspiring new and experienced dog lovers, particularly considering the unprecedented surge in pet ownership sparked by pandemic lockdowns.

It will feature illuminating educational talks and demonstrations from Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, celebrity vet Dr Katrina Warren, Bondi Vet Danni Dusek, and dog experts Lara Shannon and Rose Horton.

Animal trainer extraordinaire Kelly Gill and The Wonderdogs are also ready to astound onlookers with new tricks, and offer tips for a

GUEST PRESENTER: Celebrity vet Dr Katrina Warren will be among the presenters at the weekend-long Melbourne Dog Lovers Show. The Wangaratta Chronicle is giving away three double passes to the show. happier and healthier hound.

The show is open from 9.30am to 5pm between October 14 and 16, and more information and ticket advice is available at www.dogloversshow.com.au/ melbourne/

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Free TAFE course to help address shortages in demand industries MORE free TAFE courses are available next year in demand industries such as in emergency healthcare, mental health, family violence and agriculture.

Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes said there had never been a better time for anyone across northern Victoria to start studying at TAFE, with four new priority free TAFE courses and six new short courses from next year.

She said the healthcare system needs more staff to get patients the care they need.

“These new TAFE courses build on our work to deliver a world-class health system by making studying nursing free and hiring 2200 paramedics as part of a 22,000-strong boost to our health workforce,” Ms Symes said.

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Other new courses to be added to the Free TAFE list for 2023 include Certificate III in Production Horticulture, Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management - which upskills health and community services workers in the family violence field, and the Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan).

Six short courses will also be made available next year under Free TAFE, including courses in mental health, agricultural chemical handling and electric and hybrid automotive maintenance - delivering the skills Victorians need for growing and indemand industries across the state.

Free TAFE has saved students more than $297 million in fees since the Labor Government introduced it in 2019 - removing the barriers to training for a great new career for more than 122,200 Victorians.

The program has seen enrolments grow in our most in-demand industries - with 2021 commencements growing by 56 per cent in the Diploma of Nursing, 80 per cent in the Certificate IV in Disability and more than 113 per cent in early childhood courses to support the Labor Government’s Best Start, Best Life reforms.

Since 2014, the Labor Government has made a record $3.5 billion investment to rebuild the Liberals’ broken TAFE sector, and support universities and higher education to give every Victorian access to quality education and rewarding career pathways.

GOTAFE currently offers 37 free TAFE courses, and to view the the list visit https://www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/study/allcourses?q=&free-tafe=true.

For the full list of more than 70 Free TAFE courses, visit freetafe.vic.gov.au.

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HELPING OUT: Parks Victoria ranger Jhye Rosicka with volunteers Ian Minns, Mary Reid and John Naylor.

Warby working bee a great start

FRIENDS of the Warby Ovens National Park had its first official working bee last month, cleaning up Wenham’s Arboretum.

Volunteers worked alongside two Parks Victoria rangers to update and refresh the arboretum in readiness for the Greenlisting event on October 9.

Some volunteers worked on the first stage of a citizen science project to monitor the success of digging out Wortweed.

The five volunteers worked for three hours and covered all planned tasks.

MORNING OUTING AT APEX: Maddison Watts (7) with her brother Patrick Watts (5) navigate the rope climbing wall at Apex Park.

Fun in the sun as school holidays came to a close

FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL PARK: Volunteers Peter Brain and Ian Minns cleaning up the arboretum.

BROTHERS IN ARMS: Chas Spencer (12), Albie Spencer (5) and Ted Spencer (8) hang out together at Apex Park.

APEX Park is the place attracting families and kids to be out and about with sunny spring days.

Despite the recent flooding , the main playground remained open however Parkour was closed.

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Car show still shines Region’s g car enthusiasts undeterred byy washed out Myrtleford y showgrounds g at weekend

By ANDY WILSON RAIN may have changed their plans, but it appears the Old Butter Factory was able to host the Myrtleford annual Show n Shine and Swap Meet last weekend.

The event is in its sixth year and is co-organised by the Chopped and Changed Kustom Car Club and the Myrtleford Rotary Club.

Shawn Barton is an organiser of the event and welcomed the change of venue after a two-year hiatus.

“By moving to the Butter Factory, we reduced the number of cars just to try and do something to get everybody out and about,” Mr Barton said.

“Despite the rain cancelling the showgrounds, there has been quite a lot of excitement about still staging it this year,” he said.

“Spirits were down at the last club meeting when we decided it wouldn’t go ahead but the enthusiasm built up again when we then decided to do something here at the old factory.

“It’s all just part of the issues everyone is having with the rain, having to push the event off the grassed areas and onto a hard

surface - and it worked.”

An estimated 400 visitors attended the event which featured about 60 heritage cars that spanned all decades back to 1928.

Entertainment was provided by Melbourne band Atomic Hi-Tones, who played their iconic rockabilly style much to the delight of the crowd and keen line dancers.

Enthusiast Glenn Toomsalu purchased his 1958 Ford Customline in time for the event and drove it down from Emerald in Queensland, having chosen the car on its colour.

“The colour just popped out to me, it just grabbed me,” Mr Toomsalu said.

“It was a great drive down from up north - it took a few days... and every service station on the way,” he said.

“I am looking forward to driving it some more.”

Mr Toomsalu was also grateful the club had not postponed the event.

“The vibe is pretty good, I am very excited, and people are itching to get out after two years of COVID and we weren’t going to let rain get in our way,” he said.

Enthusiasts came from as far as Echuca and Melbourne to exhibit their cars.

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Skiers’ clearing concern

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

FALLS Creek skiers have expressed their frustration over the clearing of the Bogong High Plains Road on the first Monday of school holidays, with concerns it speaks to what is to come under the Lakeside Development Project.

Falls Creek Resort Management advised of the September 19 works on September 14, stating that clearing options were required to allow the new jetty pylon construction which must occur at the low water point for the lake prior to the spring melt inflows occurring.

Australian cross-country olympian, Clare-Louise Brumley, said the clearing was especially inconvenient for her nine year old daughter.

“Clearing of this road collapses the inner trails, where all beginners go, and during the winter months and school holidays it’s so inconvenient,” she said.

“My daughter and I had to navigate between diggers dumping snow within metres of us, there were huge snow banks to negotiate and we were residents of the village so the shuttle wasn’t of any support to us.

“There was no traffic management or help for skiers trying to cross the road to get to the trails.

“From the perspective of an olympian skier, these trails were the home base for my training and I couldn’t have done it without them.

“I’ll be heartbroken that the network will collapse if road clearing continues through winter in the future due to the Lakeside Development Project.

“That road is the only

ROAD WORKS: Skiers shared the roads with machinery.

Australian location for an official FIST homologated course which is internationally recognised, so the loss of that would be really significant, you can’t replace it.

“I got my chance so I want that for future generations.”

Fellow skier and managing director of traffic systems company CEOS, Dr Jonathon Spring, said he believes the road isn’t suitable for winter traffic.

“I’ve spent a lot of time there and I run a business in Melbourne on vehicle enforcement and traffic management on roads so I have a fair idea about road management and safety,” he said.

“Before the lakeside project becomes viable, they need a road capable of supporting safe bi-directional traffic, regardless of winter although winter is more challenging.

“From my knowledge of the road it appeared absolutely unsuitable for bidirectional winter traffic from buses, cars with novice drivers and heavy vehicles that provide for the retail sector.

“I paid for an audit myself and the findings showed this road in its current form is not suitable for winter traffic and variety of different risks listed.

“If this road is used, with those risks, there is a significant chance of serious injury and/or death.

“It has a crash history already in the summer months.

“In my opinion, which is reflected in the safety audit, it’s an unacceptable risk for the public to use.”

Dr Spring described the recent clearing as “careless”.

“An excavator offloaded

above the toboggan run and there were kids playing around it after it had finished,” he said.

“If this is the degree of care they have now, why would anyone imagine they have any higher degree of care later.”

Falls Creek chief executive officer, Stuart Smythe, said it was a small and temporary inconvenience.

“Generally this time of year there’s no snow on that road but it’s been an exceptionally different year,” he said.

“We have a minimal opportunity to do those particular works and that was the decision that had to be made, and it was made by AGL who own the lake.

“Noting the small volume of users on that particular part of the trail, we’ve only cleared 1.2km of the 65km

of cross country road and provided shuttle buses to help get people out, which probably haven’t been utilised enough to justify providing them but we’re helping them with the inconvenience.

“We have to do these works to facilitate acquittal of funding we received for the jetty and boat ramp, take advantage for benefit of whole community, not just a few.

“Cross country skiers represent under three per cent of total user groups in winter.

“The board hasn’t made a decision to permanently clear the road, that is still in community consultation, but there are certain essential works that we need to do that requires access to our infrastructure when the opportunity is most available to us.”

Mr Smythe said there will

still be extensive consultation in relation to the Lakeside Development Project.

“This particular project is a bushfire recovery project and it’s the number one priority of falls creek stakeholders and the resident community; cross country skiers are not resident community members,” he said.

“We appreciate they have concerns but we’re working with senior members of the cross country team to look at alternative solutions in the event the road gets cleared but no decision has been made there.

“Once development is up and running and goes out for tender there’s a number of factors we’ll look at.

“There will still be extensive consultation in relation to this project with relevant stakeholders and it’s a project that aims to benefit the community year round, not just a couple months a year.”

Mr Smythe said during the works on September 19 there was a “full process in place” and the director of infrastructure and a project manager was on site.

“We have multiple agreements with road management Victoria and everything was ticked off, as it normally is when any works like these happen,” he said.

“We had road signs, barriers, signs for walkers and the road was shut to anyone except the shuttle service.

“The image posted of the children playing near the excavator was taken after it was offloaded and shut off.”

You can find full details of the Lakeside Development Project at https://corporate. fallscreek.com.au/lakesidedevelopment-project-planning/.

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Locals approve sport and recreation plan

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

LOCAL sporting clubs have approved Alpine Shire Council’s adoption of a new 12-year plan to help guide and assist improve health and wellbeing in the community, with a prime focus on the future of local sport and recreation.

The Sport and Active Recreation Plan 2022 - 2033, endorsed by councillors in March, seeks to ensure people in the Alpine Shire are able to access recreational facilities.

The plan will inform future planning for infrastructure, programs and grant applications across the shire for the next 12 years.

It was funded by a $30,000 grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2020/21 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, with council also contributing $30,000.

Community members and local sporting clubs contributed to the development of the plan and made submissions during the draft public exhibition phase late last year.

McNamara Reserve Committee president, Bob McNamara, said the plan was “absolutely great”.

“We need some forward thinking and strategy of how we’re going to get projects done, so all of that planning and certainty as to what priorities are and what we’re aiming for is a great thing,” he said.

“There’s a lot happening in Myrtleford at the moment; we’re focusing on the drainage at Memorial Park and upgrades at McNamara Reserve and potentially a second oval for multi-use.

“Most of it is part of the masterplan and the reserve upgrade will be in process over next couple of years which is great because of the junior sport and amount of traffic that occurs there.

“We’ve put in proposals for a recovery centre which encompasses a gymnasium and sports rehab which I think is needed in long term plan.

“From our point of view that’s where we’re heading; cricket and junior sport catered for in general and that McNamara Reserve is regarded as the premium sports ground in the shire.

“We want this emphasised be-

SPORTS PLANNING: McNamara Reserve Committee president, Bob McNamara said council’s sport and active recreation plan is ‘absolutely great”.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist cause of the quality competition that the Myrtleford Saints Football Club play in; the standard of what’s required being a lot higher than Bright and Mt Beauty.

“I think it’s important to keep emphasising the difference of competition that those clubs play in.”

Ovens Valley United Cricket Club president, Tom Chettleburgh, said the plan will be beneficial to local sporting clubs.

“It will be a fantastic improvement for the area and we’ll hopefully see some good projects come out of it to help everyone involved,” he said.

“The cricket club has been in talks with Myrtleford Recreation Committee about coming together for a proposal for a sporting complex at Memorial Park; making it a home for the cricket club but also a multi-purpose facility.

“For cricket club we need an up-

grade; something that brings us up to an appropriate quality of training facilities.

“Incorporating another net or two and wickets so that more people can train efficiently and do some more specific training drills so that’s our primary focus.

“In the later stages if they’re going to adopt a sporting complex we’d need to have club rooms with female facilities; female sport is taking off so need to accommodate for them.

“It’s a massive one for the community and we’ve been wanting to talk about this for a while but it’s now taking shape so hopefully all user groups can get together and get a vision of what we want and start to see a timeline and things happening.”

Dederang Mt Beauty Football Netball Club president Ritchie Kreuzer congratulated council on the report.

“I think council have done a really good job on that 48 page report; it’s not going to suit everyone but in Mt Beauty we’re lucky to have a diverse range of sport so spreading money over so many factions is tricky,” he said.

“We’ve got the skate park, tennis courts, a footy oval which supports AFL rules, cricket, soccer and a stadium for indoor basketball and swimming pool attached plus a really keen mountain bike club.

“In terms of footy, this year we’ve got a vested interest into our under 12s side and we’re in need of an upgrade for the cricket and football pavilion which hasn’t been touched in more than 15 years.

“Outside of that area I take my hat off to the shire.”

The plan can be viewed on council’s website at www.alpineshire. vic.gov.au/council/major-projects/ current-projects/alpine-sport-andactive-recreation-plan.

Cat curfew talks ongoing

By BRODIE EVERIST MYRTLEFORD Landcare and Sustainability’s Gayle South has said the results of their cat curfew survey have been promising so far.

“People are giving us honest, good answers,” she said.

“From this information we will definitely be running some sort of an information session on building a secure yard or options on how to keep your cat contained.”

She said they may also run an event with an animal behaviour expert to educate people on how to keep cats engaged and active indoors.

According to Ms South they have had a lot of responses from residents concerned with cats entering their properties, and many from cat owners who already keep their cats contained.

“There are a lot of people doing the right things already,” she said.

The landcare group’s annual general meeting on October 27, at the Myrtleford Anglican Church Hall, will feature guest speakers on keeping cats indoors, and they will also release the results of the survey.

Ms South said they first approached council in 2015 with the idea for a cat curfew.

Despite the Alpine Shire renewing its Domestic Animal management Plan last year, Ms South said council didn’t adopt a cat curfew as they were unable to provide adequate community consultation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the current plan, council will be exploring a cat curfew this year.

Council were contacted for comment but did not provide a response before deadline.

Myrtleford local Helen O’Shea filled in the survey in support of a 24 hour curfew.

She used to be a cat owner, having owned three of them in previous years, all of which lived to be 19-20 years old.

“If people need to have a cat, it needs to be inside, and if they never let it outside, it doesn’t know any different,” she said.

“Get them desexed and you don’t have any problems.

“Bit hard to be hit by a car if they’re an indoor cat.”

PET TALK: Myrtleford Landcare and Sustainability’s Gayle South has said the results of their cat curfew survey have been promising so far.

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By CHRIS RILEY, Marque Motoring CAN it really be four years since I last drove an MG? It was the compact ZS SUV and being quite new back then, there was quite a bit of interest in the car.

Once renowned for its two-seat open-topped sports cars, MG is now owned by the huge Chinese state-owned SAIC Group and produces two SUVs and a cheapo hatch -the HS, ZS and MG3.

Much of the current interest stems from the fact the two SUVs are offered with electrified powertrains: HS is a plugin hybrid while the ZS is available as a fully electric model.

STYLING There’s just three colours from which to choose: red, white or silver, all of them metallics.

The styling is generic and the five-seat wagon could easily be mistaken for any one of the many medium-sized SUVs that have flooded the Australian market.

We’re looking at the confusingly named MG HS +EV. Once known as the HS PHEV (it is after all a plug-in hybrid), it comes in Excite and Essence grades, priced at $48,690 and $51,690 driveaway.

The price is not that much less than mainstream offerings from the Japanese, principally Toyota’s best-selling RAV4 Hybrid, which although it is not a plug-in, obviously fits the bill for most people.

For many, that will be the end of the story, but there’s

much to like about the MG HS +EV. Our test car was the entry level Excite. Standard kit includes artificial leather, leather trimmed steering wheel, twozone climate air, keyless entry and push button start, heated front seats and six-way power adjust driver’s seat (passenger seat manual adjust) and angle adjustment for the rear seats.

There are also 17-inch alloys, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, LED daylight driving lights, auto lights and wipers and auto dimming rear view mirror and cooled console box.

For another $3000 the Essence adds 18-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof and twotone leather insert sports seats at front.

There’s also four-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat, a 360-degree camera, LED headlights, LED ambient lighting, fog lights, heated door mirrors and a power operated tailgate.

Sounds like $3000 well spent.

DRIVING There’s no facility to change gears manually, nor are any drive modes offered apart from EV mode.

You can plug it in and charge the battery or drive it as a self-charging hybrid like a Prius.

The latter mode uses energy recovered from braking to partially recharge the battery pack as you go.

It takes premium 95 unleaded and charging with a standard power point takes about seven hours using a

standard 10A power point.

The difference is that with a fully charged battery you can drive up to 63km under electric power alone, perhaps enough to get you to and from work.

Two fuel consumption figures are provided: a combined figure of 1.7L/100km using a combination of petrol and electric power and a claimed figure 5.8L/100km for the petrol engine alone.

Like most plug-in hybrids it seems like a lot of hoo-haa for an extremely limited electric range, which in hindsight might explain why Toyota baulked at offering the plug-in version of its Prius.

The only way you can achieve the claimed 1.7/l100km is to stop the car every 100km and fully recharge the battery before heading off again.

Not really doable, hah?

HS +EV is a good size, with large comfortable seats, plenty of rear legroom and air vents for back seat passengers.

The boot is shallow but offers a reasonable 451 litres rear seats up and 1275 litres with the seat backs folded.

The Type 2 charge cable is stored under the boot floor where it doesn’t get in the way, but also leaves no room for a spare wheel (a reinflation kit is provided).

With 189kW of power and instant torque from the electric motor, the HS +EV gets moving fairly briskly.

The front wheels have a tendency to spin and the dash from 0-100kph takes a rapid 6.9 seconds.

Taking a softly, softly ap-

proach, the electric motor doesn’t kick until about 30kph.

Hitting the accelerator hard sees the car surge off the mark, that is after a full second of thought.

But the speed drops back twice significantly with transmission changes before it reaches 110kph and beyond.

Ride quality is generally good but can be brittle at times, and the front wheels broke traction at least twice when it encountered irregularities in the road. The front hopped a full foot right when we encountered a bump midcorner at speed.

The cabin is bright and airy but could do with some shading across the top of the windscreen to keep out the hot afternoon sun.

There’s also a big blind spot created by the combination of the rear vision mirror and sensing unit above, preventing a clear line of sight through corners.

For the most part, however, it’s a comfortable, easy car to drive that doesn’t use much fuel, even if you opt not to charge the battery.

We were using 6.4L/100km after 300km.

The steering is okay but doesn’t provide a lot of feedback and the same can be said of the brakes which could do with more feel.

Brake energy regeneration occurs when you lift off the accelerator. While the level of drag cannot be adjusted, it feels about right.

The big touchscreen looks impressive and offers one of the better rear view cameras we have seen, and while it of-

fers CarPlay and Android Auto (both wired), you won’t find DAB digital radio.

One side of the digital instrument cluster is devoted to the petrol engine, while the other keeps you up to date on the battery level as well as how much assistance the electric motor is providing -- with three figures for consumption across the bottom.

Digital speed and the level of power are displayed in a really ugly, squared off font.

Another interesting feature is the Speed Assist System which is supposed to restrict the speed of the car to the current speed limit.

Nice idea, but it couldn’t be activated.

On a final note, we were surprised when, forgetting whether we had locked the car, we pushed the lock button again.

As a result, the horn started to sound - threatening to rouse the neighbours at midnight.

SUMMING UP Plug-in hybrids are a great idea on paper, but the reality is that few drivers go to the trouble of plugging in and charging their vehicle.

In fact, there have been reports of company vehicles being returned with the charging cable untouched.

But manufacturers like plug-ins because their ultralow fuel consumption figures reduce their carbon footprint

and help to meet strict European emissions laws.

With this in mind, you might want to weigh up the extra cost of a plug-in versus selfcharging hybrid, or even a fully electric vehicle.

While the MG HS +EV isn’t a bad car, it’s not a perfect one either -- nor does it offer significant savings over more established brands.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE HS +EV 1.5 PLUG-IN HYBRID EXCITE 2WD:

$48,690 HS +EV 1.5 PLUG-IN HYBRID ESSENCE 2WD:

$51,690 Note: These are driveaway prices and include all government or dealer delivery charges.

SPECIFICATIONS (MG HS +EV 1.5-litre petrol / electric plug-in hybrid fivedoor wagon)

RATINGS: Looks: 7/10 Performance: 7.5/10 Safety: 7.5/10 Thirst: 7.5/10 Practicality: 7/10.5 Comfort: 7.5/10 Tech: 7.5/10 Value: 7/10 Overall: 7.4/10

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Public notices

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T20 World Cup Preparation Tournament

Sports & Recreation Advisory Community Vacancies

Namibia’s Richelieu Eagles v Scotland

Nominations are open for representatives to the Rural City of Wangaratta Sports & Recreation Advisory Community.

1pm, Saturday 8 October 2022 Barr 1 Oval, HP Barr Reserve Sporting Precinct

Rural City of Wangaratta Tourism Events Funding Program The funding program is now open for events being held from 1 January – 30 June 2023.

Applications close: 3.00pm, Friday 14 October For more information or to download the application form and guidelines, visit: https://www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Grants-and-funding/ Tourism-Event-Funding

Become a part of a group of people who are passionate about sport, recreation, and shaping the future of the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Appointments to the Committee are on a 3 year basis, and selection will be determined with consideration of a skills matrix.

Nomination forms and further information are available by contacting the Rural City of Wangaratta on 5722 0888 or council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Nominations close 4pm, Friday 14 October 2022.

Wangaratta Seniors Festival

Glenrowan Lions Park closed for works Glenrowan Lions Park is closed to the public. This includes the BBQ and playground. The temporary toilet facilities will remain open. The Park will reopen on completion of the works in late November.

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Prosecco Road - Whitfield Entrance Gateway Public Art Project - EOI Tender closes at 2pm Wednesday 2 Nov 2022

Caring & Ageing Well ity Festival Community

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Uniting Church Hall 10 Rowan Street reet King George V Gardens Access Spot A celebration of Victorian seniors.

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

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EMPLOYMENT

Vacancies Board Governance Coordinator Part Time, Permanent Contract 48 hours per fortnight

Surgical Improvement Clinical Lead Part Time, Fixed Contract – 30 June 2024 56 hours per fortnight

Registered Nurses - All Wards

Part Time and Full time positions Available

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Permanent/Full-time Assistant Gardener

Primary responsibilities of this role, based in Milawa will be year-round grounds and gardens management, including professional lawn mowing, edge trimming, turf management and garden maintenance. Other tasks will include maintenance of lawn and garden sprinklers, weed and pest control programs and support with the development and implementation of new projects. You must possess or be studying a horticultural qualification and be able to demonstrate relevant gardening and landscaping experience. A broad understanding of Australian native plants would be advantageous.

Ideally, you should be self-motivated, enjoy working outdoors and able to work unsupervised. Good health and fitness are essential to meet the physical requirements of this role.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurses – Level 2 Permanent Part Time Contracts x 2 – 0.50 EFT

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Permanent Part Time – 0.50 EFT For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services-(03)5728 0316

Closing Dates: 19/10/2022

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JOBS AT INDIGO

Vacancies Northeast Health are looking for cooks, cleaners, café staff, barista, kitchen hands, food service assistants.

We’re running a recruitment roadshow, and we invite you to the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on the 13th of October between 10am and 2pm.

If you’re looking for casual or part time work, bring your resumé and be interviewed for a range of roles.

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

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Dianne’s enthusiasm, creativity and wonderful personality inspired us and touched our hearts.

HOWARD, Vicki.

So sad to hear of Vicki’s passing.

Such a beautiful person.

Sympathy and love to Leonie, Stacey, Marcus, Winston and families. ~ Love the Spencer and James families.

We will miss your big hugs. xxx

HARRIS, Alan David.

Sam and Maria La Spina

7/6/1939 – 2/10/2022

Married October 8, 1962

Passed away peacefully with loving family by his side.

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary We hope you have a lovely day celebrating with your family. ~ With love from Rosalinda and John, Joe and Kathy, Tina and Darren, Raimond and Janina, and grandchildren Anthony and Katie, Julian, Lily and Christian, Isabel, and Sam.

Dearly loved husband of Adele.

Loved and respected father and father in-law of Russell and Kathryn, Jenny and Chris.

Adored grandfather of Lincoln and Rowena, Nathan and Georgette and Nygell.

Remember when you leave this earth; You can take with you nothing you have received – only what you have given.

Private funeral arrangements.

DIFFEY, Ray. ARUNDELL, Edward (Ted).

The Committee of Management, 0DQDJHPHQW 6WD൵ and Residents of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to Maureen, Col, Mary Anne, Colman, and family on Ted’s passing.

Time will not heal the sadness or stop the tears.

Memories of a wonderful brother and the fun times we shared.

We will miss you.

NEEDHAM, Terence John (Terry).

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DEATH NOTICES

CONWAY, Mary Ann. 25/8/1932 – 6/10/2022 Late of Wangaratta.

Loved wife of Terry Conway (dec).

Mother of Josephine Ann (dec), Julie, David and Paul.

Mother-in-law of Nicole and Trish.

Grandmother of Kate, Claudia, Sam, Hannah, Nick and Toby.

Ann requested a private funeral.

The family of Terry Needham is saddened to announce his passing on October 2, 2022.

Aged 82 years, sleeping peacefully.

Beloved husband of Sandra for 62 cherished years.

Adored father of Faye, Wendy, and Jane.

Grandad to Robert, Nathan, Laura, Emma, and Cameron.

Great grandad to Charlie.

A most generous and caring soul, He will be sadly missed by many.

Words are few, feelings are deep.

Memories lasting forever.

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DEATH NOTICES

NEEDHAM, Terence John.

5/1/1940 – 2/10/2022 So many fond memories.

Your sense of humour and heart of gold will be sorely missed. ~ Janey, Nath, Em and Cam. Always so loving, thoughtful and kind, What beautiful memories you leave behind.

NEEDHAM, Terence John.

5/1/1940 – 2/10/2022 To my dearest Dad, You left me beautiful memories, Your love is still my guide And though I cannot see you, You’re always by my side.

I love you Dad. You will always be in my heart forever. ~ From your loving daughter Faye xoxo Close to my heart you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

DEATH NOTICES O’SHEA (Fisher), Kay.

O’SHEA (Fisher), Kay. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Stephen and Lyn. Loved Aunt of Sharee.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Rest in peace.

Thank you for your friendship, laughter and kindness over so many years.

Much love to Kevan, Bev, Steve and families. ~ Di and John.

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NEEDHAM, Terry.

In loving memory to our warm, funny and much loved Dad to Wendy, granddad to Robert, Laura, and great granddad to Charlie.

Passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

As hard as it is to see you go, It was harder to see you suffer so.

Your sense of humour and courageous ways, Helped us through these final days.

Your smile, your chatter, your laughter Will stay with us forever after.

Always remembered. ~ Wendy, Tony, Robert, Nicole, Laura, Nick and Charlie. x

So sad that you are no longer with us, golf days will change forever.

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O’SHEA (Fisher), Kay.

Phone: 03 5723 0101

The Committee and Members of The Jubilee Golf Club are deeply saddened by the passing of Kay, our long-time member and friend who will be greatly missed

NEEDHAM, Terry.

Passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sister Madge and brother Peter and respective families.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

NEWBOUND, Kevin James.

8/3/1937 – 4/10/2022 Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Maculata Place Shepparton Villages.

Dearly loved husband of Frances.

Loving father and father-in-law of Brendan and Lisa, Simone and Warren, Justin and Nicole.

Much loved and loving grandfather of Tristram and Celia, Dion and Gab, Zane, Declan, Ned and Edie.

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O’SHEA (nee Fisher), Kay Lorraine.

Passed away peacefully in Wangaratta after a short illness on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Aged 64 years.

Loved daughter of Gordon (dec) and Bev Fisher.

Dearly loved wife of Kevan.

Loving mother of Cheryl.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Steve and Lyn, Phillip and Loraine, Lynette and John and their families.

Adored Aunty of Sharee.

God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best.

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BEREAVEMENT THANKS

NEWBOUND A funeral service to celebrate the life of Kevin Newbound will be held at Merritt Funeral Services Chapel, 10-16 MacIsaac Rd Mooroopna, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 commencing at 11am.

A livestream of the service will be available from 10.45am with the service starting at 11am, on Merritt Funeral Services Facebook page and via our website www.merrittfuneralservices.com.au 1R ÀRZHUV E\ UHTXHVW GRQDWLRQV LQ OLHX WR The Circle, Maculata Place Shepparton Villages would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service.

Merritt Funeral Services 5825 1651 Private cremation to be held.

O’SHEA The service to celebrate the life of Mrs Kay Lorraine O’Shea will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10.30am.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome or if preferred, a donation can be made in memory of Kay to Northeast Health Oncology at www.givenow.com.au/nhw

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BENNETT, Aileen Valma (Val).

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IN MEMORIAM

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

Private cremation will follow.

John & Christine Haddrick

Dianne’s service can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming

October 9 Our cherished Mum, Another candle in Heaven is lit, With your darling ‘Robbie’ and angel breath.

Over the rainbow my thoughts are ascending, To hold you close just one more time. ~ Forever loved, Sandi Dawn

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Please accept this as our personal thanks.

GIBB, John (Snr).

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SPORT

Stride into Sport campaign launching

WORLD CLASS: Namibia’s Richelieu Eagles team and officials at the HP Barr Reserve, Wangaratta Sports and Events Precinct.

Rain can’t dampen enthusiasm for cricket THE final game of the T20 World Cup Preparation Tournament between Namibia and Scotland is scheduled for 1pm tomorrow at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval, weather permitting.

The Rural City of Wangaratta has this week played host to the official T20 cricket teams from Scotland and Namibia as they warm up for the T20 World Cup being held on Australian soil later in October.

Four matches were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, but unfortunately, these had to be abandoned due to wet weather.

Mayor Dean Rees said council has embraced the opportunity to welcome these international sporting stars to Wangaratta.

“Being able to see world class

sports people in our own backyard is fantastic,” he said.

“The friendly game between the internationals on Tuesday was terrific and their feedback on the standard of the wicket and its presentation was a huge credit to the City Colts Cricket Club and the turf management team of the Rural City of Wangaratta.

“It’s unfortunate that the matches between the Melbourne Stars Academy and Melbourne Renegades Academy teams were abandoned due to wet weather, but having their presence in town this week, holding cricket clinics and visiting our schools was a huge benefit for our community and we can’t thank them enough.

“The big news is that Namibia

will be playing Scotland on Saturday at the new time of 1pm at Barr 1 Oval at the HP Barr Reserve.

“This game will be a great opportunity to see the spectacle that is international level cricket - it will be great entertainment.”

Cr Rees said while the weather was less than ideal, the fact that the RCOW got the event up and running is a testament to the quality of the facilities at our fingertips.

“While we couldn’t control the weather, hosting this event has given us a chance to showcase Wangaratta,” he said.

“We have worked hard to build a reputation as a regional city that can host big city events, and we are doing this.

“Hosting the T20 World Cup

Preparation Tournament is an exciting development in our growth as an events destination.

“Not only does it show what we have on offer and what we are capable of hosting here, but events of this nature are great for bringing our community together and building connections.”

You can witness the international sporting prowess of Namibia v Scotland free at 1pm tomorrow at Barr 1 Oval, HP Barr Reserve.

The T20 World Cup Preparation Tournament has been made possible with funding through the Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program and support from the Wangaratta District Cricket Association, City Colts Cricket Club, Sports Marketing Australia and Edge FM.

SPORT North East has been working with Regional Sport Victoria (RSV) to introduce the Stride into Sport campaign, aiming to boost club registrations.

This campaign will actively promote sporting opportunities available over the Summer and highlight how the barriers to sport can be overcome.

The impact of COVID-19 on regional community sports are still felt today.

Among children and youth in Victoria (aged 4-19 years), there was a loss of 175,708 participants in 2020 compared to 2019.

Many of these juniors cannot continue participating in community sports due to financial pressures and the risk of COVID-19.

Causing an impact on fundamental movement and skill development which are so important.

Sport North East wants to support the vital social connection and community aspect of Summer sports.

Through the help of some wonderful programs such as the Get Active Kids Vouchers, we can continue to get juniors striding back into the sports they love.

Manager of Sport North East, Tim Oliver, said junior participation was crucial for building healthy sporting communities.

“We are getting right behind this return to sport campaign and encourage children and parents to get back into sport and reconnect with their friends and team mates,” Oliver said.

“And to community sporting clubs across the North East, we would be happy to promote your summer programs and competitions to help build registrations.”

Just send through promotional material to sportnortheast@thecentre.vic.edu. au.

“On receipt we will share through our social media platforms.” he said.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB Stableford Winner: Erika Lombard 35.

Ball winners: Linda Stone (2) 35, Mary Jones 34.

NTP: 4th Ange Mitchell, 8th Leeanne Carmody, 13th Linda Stone, 17th Melody Adams.

Saturday, October 1 Par 3rd Round Presidents Trophy A Grade Winner: Gordon Paterson +1. Runner Up: Sam Neave +1.

B Grade Winner: Wayne Hibberson +1. Runner Up: Peter Geldens +1. C Grade Winner: Bronte Bruce +3. Runner Up: Leslie Naidoo +1. D Grade Winner: Josh Ormand +6. Runner Up: Brendon Essex +5.

Ball Winners: Brian Thomas +2, Greg Hogan +1, Mark Flack +1, Pat Ernst 0, Mark Hall 0, Nigel Cooper 0, Ian Barker 0, Ron Smith 0, Wayne Roberts 0, Ryan Medcraft 0, Garth Fullerton 0, Alex Gibbs -1, Glenn Hunt -1, Ray Hyland -2, Stan Goldsworthy -2.

Super Nine Club Shirt: Josh Ormand 21.

Aroma Deli: Neville Hogan 21.

2 Balls: Col Braden 21.

NTP: 4th Glenn O’Connell, 8th Gary Walder, 13th Adam Anderson, 17th Wayne Hibberson.

Monday, October 3 Stableford veterans A Grade: Alex Gibbs 36.

B Grade: Phil Bebb 35.

Ball winners: Andy Walker 36, Keith Moorhead 32, Peter Geldens 32, Mike Baillie 32, Pat Ernst 32.

NTP: 4th Alex Gibbs, 8th Geoff Davidson, 13th Peter Geldens.

Wednesday, October 5 Stableford

A Grade: Alex Gibbs 36.

B Grade: Phil Bebb 35.

Ball winners: Andy Walker 36, Keith Moorhead 32, Peter Geldens 32, Mike Baillie 32, Pat Ernst 32.

NTP: 4th Alex Gibbs, 8th Geoff Davidson, 13th Peter Geldens.

able to play a social round on the Composite Course.

The ladies enjoyed a 3-person ambrose event.

Winners were Joan Quarrel, Lorraine Carson and June Christiansen with a nett 35.

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Tarrawingee Golf Club results Saturday, October 1 Due to delays with the wet conditions of the course the August Monthly Medal was played in conjunction with the Secretaries Trophy.

The winner of the Monthly Medal was Terry Ousley with all the other players having won a medal.

The winner of the Secretaries Trophy was Lindsay Steer 83-20-63 runner up Leo McCoy 82-16-66.

Ball winners Angelo Garraffo and Manny Tanirau both with nett 70.

NTP: 2nd Leo McCoy, 8th Hollywoods Award Lindsay Steer.

Conditions permitting on Saturday, October 8, the September Monthly Medal will be played for in conjunction with the Founders Day Trophy.

Hit off times are 11:30am rollup for a 12 noon start.

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 Adverse weather and course conditions have prevented Tarra ladies from enjoying golf over the past few weeks.

However, on Tuesday 3 they were

Results for Monday, October 3 are as follows: Wendy Burgess and Heather Gulbin d Lauren Kazenwadel and Yvonne McLaughlin 7/3, Gavan Kelly and Joan Dyson d Joan Guttormsen and Wendy Waddington 7/3, Janet Kelly and Sally Fisher d Angela Killingsworth and Maureen O’Keefe 7/6, Margaret Bennett and Julie Davey d Christine Ireland and Elaine Mudge 6/3.

Wet conditions kept all but two players away on Wednesday.

Lauren Kazenwadel and Terry Wilson played a 14 point game of Ricochet in which Lauren was leading until the last five minutes.

Wet weather also caused the cancellation of the Howlong Croquet Club Social Day scheduled for yesterday.

Next Thursday we are running a social day at Wangaratta and are anxiously watching the weather.

On Wednesday, October 19, we are running a Come and Try Croquet day as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.

It is a free day with all necessary equipment and instruction provided with no booking necessary.

The day commences at 10.00 am and we ask that participants wear flat shoes to protect our courts.

Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00pm.

Visitors are welcome.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

For further information please contact one of the numbers listed below.

President Janet Kelly 0429166016 or captain Lauren Kazenwadel on 0455023538.

WARBY WALKERS Fed Walks, September 30 to October 2 This very successful weekend was enjoyed by over 200 participants from all over Victoria.

The three host clubs for this annual weekend of adventures, put together a schedule of 35 activities (including several cycle events) to our favourite waterfalls, rivers, forest, mountains and secret places; wildflowers, wild places, and some not so wild.

With easy, medium and some harder walks, the opportunity to practice map-reading skills with some off-track adventuring in the Killawarra Forest, and an introduction to some local cycle paths, all interests were catered for.

In our beloved Warby Ovens National Park and in Wangaratta itself, the Ovens River tracks were “slightly” underwater of course, but bushwalkers were able to explore the other section of our local park with completion of the Friends Loop, Chick Hill and Mount Glenrowan, Killawarra Forest, Sunrise track, and

the Alpine Views Track.

Fed Walks (Bushwalking Victoria’s annual weekend) this year was held mainly in the WONP plus other nearby venues such as Mt Buffalo NP and the Beechworth parks.

The base for the whole event was the Wangaratta showgrounds where the well administered RCOW camping facilities; the Lions shed (with the club supplying a great bbq and afternoon teas) and the Magpies club facilities (for a superb Saturday night dinner supported by delightful music) proved to be great assets.

An organising committee had been established several months before with representatives from Bushwalking Victoria’s North East affiliated clubs of Benalla Bushwalking Club, Border Bushwalkers and of course the Warby Range Bushwalking club - all under the leadership of WRBC’s hard working vice president, Cecily Fletcher.

Coming Events Thursday, October 13 Sunrise Track Plus!

Andy, 0439 209 749 We will walk the easy to medium 6kms of the popular Sunrise Track in the Warbys, but also make a special visit to the abandoned, pioneering Bush Corner Reserve of Miss Doreen Nason, off the old road to the quarry, where granite for the Wangaratta Cathedral was mined.

Saturday, October 22 Wilhelmina Spur, Mount Buffalo NP Paul, 0412 110 261 A medium loop walk of approx 12km on bush tracks at the base of Mount Buffalo, along Eurobin Creek, up Wilhelmina Spur, and back down the lower section of the Big Walk.

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End of season celebration at Oxley table tennis AS with most winter sports, season 2022 is almost done and dusted and so it is for the Oxley social table tennis competition, when the group goes into recess next week.

But enthusiasm was at a high when 18 players lined up for action in the ‘preliminary final last Monday night.

After his absence for a couple of weeks, it was ‘wheelie’ good to see Simon Brown roll in right on 7pm, and within moments, had paired up with the ‘highwayman’ Graham Stephens, in a contest against Neil ‘down’ Spurgeon and Grant ‘music man’ Smith.

They toughed it out with grit and grind, capped off with talent and skill, and a bit of luck.

A great performance by ‘tyreless’ Brown and Stephens against the well planned, rhythmic attack thrown at them by Spurgeon and Smith, saw table tennis as good as it comes.

With all four players been there and done that many

times, Jason Mullins discarded his golden fleece to partner the bloke who maintains a ‘tidy ship’, Adam Bosley, when they fronted up to the ‘fella who meats every challenge’, Martin Butcher and Gary Coad, who takes his game to great heights.

The noise was thunderous as the table and surrounding floor area trembled with the strength and power emanating from each players input.

While playing with serious intent, all were light hearted in their approach to everything thrown at them.

After their marathon match, laving everyone worn down, but not worn out, it was not surprising to see each move on to the next table for their next event.

When the unstoppable Cheryl Coad and Janice Turriff, from Narre Warren, paired up to take on ‘slow starter’ June Uebergang and the man with the quiet but unrelenting attack, Theo Poulos.

Coads’ floor and table covering skills were at her usual

FUN FOR ALL AGES: Annika Carson (five) and Vincent Sear-Pirko (four) try course. ry their hand at the obstacle cou

PRIMETIME ACTION: Gary Coad, Janice Turriff, Cheryl Coad and Dianne Feldtman hitting it out at the Oxley Hall in the second last meet for Oxley table tennis of the year.

PHOTO: Jason Mullins best while Turriff played well postioned serves and returns to every point on the compass.

But Uebergang came out of her shell, sending down some blasters that raised eyebrows, while Poulos took control of the precision play.

A great game of fun and tactics as players were driven up the walls in their utmost endeavour, resulting in Uebergang (registering a rare victory)

and Poulos winning 21-20.

Spectators as well as the players had plenty to ‘ooh and aah’ about when Martin ‘fast startin’ Butcher and Geelong stalwart Margot Ingwersen challenged ‘back to school’ Dianne Feldtman and birthday girl Phoebe Bosley.

With neither pair giving an inch and each playing the hard yards it was destined to be a marathon match.

Butcher’s controlled driv-

FUN AND GAMES: It wasn’t all cricket skills, with kids racing one another on the over-and-under course.

ing force, Ingwersen’s never give up mindset, Feldtman’s educated play-making and Bosley’s youthful endurance all contributed to an enjoyable and entertaining contest.

Alison Stephens was as always up for anything and everything that came her way from the moment she entered the scene.

And when she and Gary Coad joined forces to pose the questions to ready for action Wil Bonwick and full

of vitality, Zac Mullins, spectators knew they were in for a ‘rip-roarer’.

With each player confident in their signature shots, as well as thwarting their opponents’ onslaught, it was not surprising that the match went well over time.

However, with Stephens and Coad rising to the occasion, the game eventually finished with scores reading 1-20 to ‘him and her’.

Another great night of enjoyment concluded with a cuppa and ‘energy replacements’, as well as singing happy birthday to Phoebe Bosley.

Everyone was reminded that next Monday night will be the final night of the group’s activities for 2022.

All players are invited to wear their favourite sporting gear, and a plate of supper to share, in celebration of a very enjoyable year for players of all ages and abilities.

Any enquiries can be made by contacting June Uebergang on mobile 0497 860 785 (text only).

HIT FOR SIX: Bridie Kay, 10, practises smashing the ball over the boundary.

Cricket Stars inspire next generation THE Melbourne Stars were in town this week to compete in Wangaratta’s T20 World Cup preparation tournament with the likes of Melbourne Renegades and the national teams from Scotland and Namibia, but they took time out of their schedule to put on a show for local schoolkids.

The Super Stars Playground was brought to the WJ Findlay Oval on Tuesday, with free fun cricket activities for primary school kids, looking to inspire kids to pick up the bat and have a go.

GET ON GREEN: Melbourne Stars’ Brody Crouch (centre) with (clockwise from centre) Finn Hughes, Sam Savage, Jimi Pell and Olive Meggs at the Super Stars Playground.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

A POSITIVE REVIEW: Deegan Stanton gives the Super Stars Playground two thumbs up.

BRING ON THE PACE: Dare’ Patton trains in the Stars’ inflatable net.

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A team of their own WANGARATTA R WA Rangers B Baseball b ll Softball Club has put a call out for all girls and women aged eight and over interested in playing softball.

Rangers aim to have junior and senior teams which will be based at the club’s Targoora Park complex.

Try-outs will take place from 3-5pm Saturday afternoons from tomorrow and then October 15, 22 and 29.

Wangaratta Rangers life member and legend Kevin Pool said not that long ago, the sport was very popular in the rural city.

“We’re trying to revive softball here, it was once very strong in Wangaratta,” Pool said.

“It’s a great sport for women of all ages and it’s a perfect way to use these magnificent facilities here at Targoora Park over the summer (baseball is primarily played in the winter months).

“Our main aim is to create a bit of interest in the sport, particularly from adult women; we have had a lot of interest from younger girls but there is always room for more.”

All equipment including bats, mitts and protective gear will be supplied at the try-outs, all participants have to do is bring runners and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather and a water bottle.

There will be experienced players and coaches on hand to teach the various skills of the game, and the club kiosk will be open for refreshments.

“Hopefuly we will have enough players to hold a small round-robin event after the try-outs before Christmas and we will go from there,” Pool said.

IT’S TIME: Leah Dinsdale and Sarah Warfe have both enjoyed playing baseball at the Wangaratta Rangers but are hoping other girls and women will answer the club’s call to form softball teams.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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Rangers wrap season up THE Wangaratta Baseball Softball Sports Club concluded their baseball season on Saturday night when they held their annual general meeting and presentation night at the Town ‘N’ Country Tavern.

About 100 people turned up to celebrate a successful season both and off the diamonds.

The club fielded an A grade team, two B grade teams, an under 15’s team and an under 11’s.

All teams made it to the grand final with the exception of the under 11’s which finished in fourth position.

Both B grade teams, Rangers Orange and Rangers Grey played off in the grand final.

Grey held out Orange to win by one run, Rangers Black were runners up to Albury Bears in the A grade and Wodonga Warriors were too good on the day to defeat Rangers in the under 15’s. Overall a great effort by the whole club.

The vote count was highlighted by the fact that three players in the A Grade count could not be separated on count back to become triple winners being Nathan Pool, Rob Seymour and Jonathon Taylor.

B grade premiers team Grey winner was Brendon French with Sean Warfe runner-up.

Orange team best and fairest was Sam Grigg with Jason Jonker one vote behind as runner-up.

Josh Wells won the best and fairest in the under 15’s from Clarence Lampa as runner-up and Ryder Lack won the under 11’s from Cruiz Pool.

There was only one change to the Executive with long time Treasure, Tony “Spinner” Smith standing down for new member Ryan Kenny being voted into the position along with president, Nathan Pool, secretary, Jamie Samuels and vice president, Owen Godenzi.

With the end of the baseball season, the club is making every effort to kick start softball for the women and young girls with come and try days to be held at the Targoora Park diamonds, Murdoch Road Wangaratta.

These sessions will be held on Saturday, October 8, 15th, 22nd and 29th October from 3pm to 5pm.

We hope to see many people in attendance to hopefully be able to form a couple of teams to play a few games before the Christmas break.

For more information, please email wangarattarangers@hotmail. com or just turn up on any of the above Saturdays to have some fun and meet new people.

NETBALL COACHING APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN A Grade B Grade B Reserve C Grade 15 & Under Complete the application form on our Facebook page or contact Allan on 0487 351 624

SUPER KEEN: (L-R) Julian Carbungco, Jack Norris and Archie Norris are gearing up for another season of exciting Woolworth Blasters action down at City Colts Cricket Club at the Barr Reserve. Program co-ordinator, Ross Moore, reports that Woolworth Blasters is a program where all kids can enjoy learning about the game of cricket in a fun, family friendly environment. The program commences Friday, October 21 from 5:30pm at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval, registrations via playcricket.com.au. For more information contact Ross on 0409 186 640. Cricket Victoria is also running a Woolworths Blasters session tomorrow morning 8.30am–9.30am at Barr 2 Oval.

All kids aged 5–10 years are welcome.

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Hillier and Reid to lead Rovers in 2023

B, C grade cricket fixtures unveiled THE schedules for the remainder of the senior competitions in the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association have been announced, revealing a bumper B grade roster and a reduced number of teams in C grade.

The B grade competition will be comprised of 12 teams, up from 10 sides from last season thanks to the inclusion of Beechworth Wanderers and Merton.

Six sides will compete for the C grade premiership as opposed to the 10 from last season: Benalla Bushrangers, Beechworth Wanderers, Rovers United Bruck, Greta, Gapsted and Yarrawonga-Mulwala.

The A grade and A reserve fixtures were released in early September, but the association’s junior competition is yet to be confirmed - the WDCA has confirmed the first round of the junior completion will be played on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15.

To view the fixtures, visit the WDCA MyCricket page.

LOCKED IN: Gracie Reid (pictured) will co-coach Wangaratta Rovers with Courtney Hillier in 2023.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

WANGARATTA Rovers have appointed their netball coaches for the 2023 Ovens and Murray season.

Courtney Hillier and Gracie Reid will co-coach the A grade team as playing coaches, replacing the outgoing Jo Cresswell.

After finishing this year’s season towards the tail of the ladder, the pair will be keen to get the Hawks back to where they should be.

“Gracie and I are super excited,” Hillier said.

“It’s a big opportunity and we’re well-supported by the club so very keen for the season.

“We’ve got some really strong juniors coming up through the ranks so hopefully we can build a bit of consistency with them.

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“But we are, like all clubs, looking to build on that strength and get a couple of recruits if we can.

“It’s a huge challenge.

“This year, especially, the competition seems to have gotten a lot stronger but we’ve still got the support of Jo Cresswell, so that helps us feel a bit more confident.”

Hillier, the former Wodonga Raiders player, has coached representative netball for seven years and was Cresswell’s assistant this season as well as leading the club’s B-grade side.

Reid crossed to the Hawks in 2022 and made an instant impact, starring for her new team and eventually being named in the Ovens and Murray’s team of the year as wing attack.

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LEAH Dinsdale (left) and Sarah Warfe are keen for the return of softball for girls and women to Wangaratta.

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Title defence begins Rovers U R United i dB Bruck k will ill need d to d defend f d their h i p premiership i hip without ih three h kkeyy pl players y iin 2022/23 THE cricket season is nearly here and Rovers United Bruck (RUB) skipper Paddy McNamara couldn’t be keener as his side begins their title defence journey.

After beating Wangaratta Magpies in a thrilling grand final last season, the Hawks are gearing up for the 2022/23 season but will be going in with a different looking squad.

RUB have lost premiership players Bailey Dale, Alex McCarthy and

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Darcy Wilson but they’ve signed South African import Koot Pienaar who will be a great addition with both bat and ball in hand.

“We haven’t managed to retain last year’s squad which is pretty disappointing,” McNamara said.

“I thought after winning last year’s premiership we’d keep everyone but we’ve lost a few through different things.

“Bailey Dale is going to Melbourne, Alex McCarthy is having a break and Darcy Wilson is concentrating on his footy.

“We’re also probably going to lose ‘Hydey’ (Jon Hyde) as well.”

Despite the losses in personnel, McNamara is backing in his club’s depth

to keep the Hawks up with the front of the pack.

RUB’s A reserve made last year’s grand final but fell to Yarrawonga Mulwala at the last hurdle.

“We’ve kept the rest of the team together in the A grade and then our A reserve made the grand final last year so we’ve got good depth there.

“We’ll bring through a few of those boys into the A grade and also some younger fellas who are

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coming up from juniors.

“That’s what we’ve got and we’ll go from there.”

McNamara is looking forward to seeing Pienaar in action.

“Koot will slot straight in,” he said.

“He’s been in pretty good form in England too so hopefully he can bring that to Australia.

“He arrives on Saturday so we’re looking forward to welcoming him to the club.”

Besides wanting to go

back-to-back, the Hawks will have a key focus on enjoying their cricket this year.

“It would obviously be good to do it (win the premiership) again but it’s just about enjoying it for us,” McNamara said.

“We’ve lost a few boys because they didn’t enjoy it so there’s going to be a real focus on that this year.

“I think success will follow if we’re all enjoying our cricket this season.”

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