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What to do with city’s street trees?

FROSTY MORNINGS AND SUNNY DAYS THE Rural City of Wangaratta has experienced some typical winter days this week featuring icy-cold frosty sunrises encrusting anything caught outside before blooming into brilliant, sunny blue-sky days.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, our frosty minimum morning temperatures for the first week of July were -1 degree last Friday, -2.7 degrees Saturday, - 2.4 degrees Sunday, - 3.8 degrees Monday, - 4.7 degrees Tuesday, - 4 degrees Wednesday and - 3.5 degrees yesterday.

This morning was expected to be our first July morning above zero degrees, with the forecast for that to continue for the next week.

Wangaratta Chronicle photographer Kurt Hickling captured this beautiful shot on Wednesday morning at Springhurst.

And the mist you see rising is no morning fog but rather the rising mist as the morning sun kisses the frosty grass.

■ More frosty photos page 17.

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Reflecting on Bruce’s dream run Page 14

Goddard all set for Hawks’ cameo SPORT

Time to thrive Council’s Counc s$ $500,000 00 000 s spend en a aims ms to o encourage people eo e to o vvisit, s live ve an and invest nves

A $500,000 allocation for a brand and marketing strategy of the Rural City of Wangaratta in its 2022/23 budget adopted last week was praised by councillor Irene Grant as she believes it will continue to help the city thrive.

Cr Grant commended the allocation saying it will be used to promote and support businesses and encourage people to visit,

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live and invest in the rural city, which the 2021 Census reports has a population of 29,808.

“This is something I don’t believe we can drop the ball on as there is always something we can do

and must do to further our position as a place to live, invest and visi,” she said.

“It goes a long way to assist our economic development team to support local businesses to meet the challenges that they’re currently facing, certainly after COVID and the impact that it’s had on our businesses.”

Cr Grant reiterated that the last two years have

put a strain on resources, making it more difficult to find any flexibility in the budget.

“Shortages in supply, staffing events have had a huge impact adding to the pressures being faced by council and the finance team.

“I am pleased to note while there is money for new initiatives, there is also money for our core projects and I think that’s

one of the great challenges we face in that we have to be prudent as well as showing foresight.”

Council director sustainability and culture, Stephen Swart, said they have identified tourism, investment and liveability as key economic growth opportunities for the municipality.

“The 2022/23 brand and marketing budget will be

used to implement creative, innovative and strategic marketing campaigns and activities with the aim of increasing visitation expenditure and investment in the region,” he said.

“The objectives of the brand and marketing strategy also extend to improving local business engagement and supporting the community as a whole.

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Hikers warned that falls still dangerous in winter

By RYAN MALCOLM DANGEROUS conditions could greet hikers travelling to the North East over the coming weeks, with recent downpours rendering many existing tracks treacherous and slippery.

Following a spike in rescue responses across the state since the start of May, the State Emergency Service (SES) has issued a warning to hikers, with Mt Buffalo's Eurobin Falls and Beechworth's Woolshed Falls pinpointed as key focus areas for the North East.

According to Beechworth SES controller Charles Dean, hikers had largely been deterred from the area due to the wintry conditions, but the popular tourist space continued to pose danger to those who didn't take the necessary precautions when visiting.

“Because the weather has been so wet and cold it’s been a little quieter this year,” he said.

“Normally the time where the risk is greatest is leading into the summer.

“There’s that combination of smooth rock and water - we have lots of people getting to the edge and having a look, or sliding down

the rock and realising it’s not as forgiving as a waterslide.”

In the event of a rescue in hard-to-reach areas of bushland, SES crews ordinarily deploy a high-angle rescue, utilising technical rope rescue skills to extract an incapacitated or unreachable individual on a slope of more than 60 degrees.

Mr Dean said these highly-technical endeavours required a considerable resource investment to complete.

“A high-angle rescue requires a specialised crew and specialised equipment,” he said.

“Usually you’ll have CFA, Ambulance Victoria and specialised high-angle rescue teams attend - we usually send two vehicles and as many people as we can get from SES. “You could easily end up with 20 to 30 people on scene - it’s a very significant investment in resources.”

Hikers are urged to plan their trips based on their proficiency and fitness in accordance to the Parks Victoria website, and ensure they wear the correct clothes and have a charged smartphone, torch and map, as well as a first aid kit.

Time to thrive ■

From page 1 “The Rural City of Wangaratta’s vision is for a community that is connected, sustainable and contemporary; achieved through aligning informative, engaging communication and marketing efforts that promote trust and support, with the needs of the community.”

Mr Swart said the allocation of $500,000 is in recognition of the critical nature of council’s communication obligations set out by relevant state legislation.

He said the development of such materials and council’s efforts to share them with the community is therefore a high priority.

As reported in last Fridays Wangaratta Chronicle Cr Jack Herry was the only councillor not to vote for the 2022/23 budget adoption because he believed there was excessive spending on marketing and advertising and not enough on climate adaptation.

TREACHEROUS TRAVEL: Woolshed Falls was named as one of the most regular rescue hot spots in the North East.

PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm With wet weather set to continue over the coming weeks, would-be hikers are also encouraged to check the weather forecast and endeavour to complete their hike in daylight, while ensuring they walk with a partner or inform someone of their expected return time before departing.

Mr Dean said this was particularly important due to the chance of flooding through the region over winter, and urged those driving in the area not to drive through floodwaters if they presented.

“Everything is so saturated,” he said.

“The water height could

Police arrest elusive and erratic Midland Highway driver A GRAHAMVALE man who drove dangerously at speeds up to 150kph between Benalla and Shepparton earlier this week was apprehended after he attempted to flee police on foot.

A police spokesperson said the driver had evaded police on several occasions after initially being spotted driving erratically in Benalla on Sunday while displaying stolen plates.

The spokesperson said the accused was spotted by police in Benalla on Tuesday afternoon, however, the driver sped off when approached by police, with officers later deploying stop sticks along the Midland

Highway to stop the vehicle.

He was ultimately arrested after attempting to escape police in bushland near Old Dookie and Boundary Road, Shepparton.

According to the spokesperson, police were expected to interview the man regarding reports of speeding, driving off from police on the wrong side of the road and erratic driving in the Benalla and Shepparton areas over the three day period.

Anyone who witnessed the incidents or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

rise quite suddenly if we have a downpour.

“We don’t have a history of flash flooding but, being so saturated, the water will just run-off.”

For emergency assistance in the event of a life-threatening incident, call Triple Zero (000) or SES on 132 500 for less urgent matters.

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Former Benalla councillor to pay $8500 for nondisclosure A FORMER Benalla Shire councillor will be required to pay $8500 in legal fines and costs, after failing to disclose personal interests during a four year term ahead of an unsuccessful re-election bid in 2020.

Facing Benalla Magistrates Court earlier this week, William van Wersch pleaded guilty to six charges related to personal interest return non-disclosures, with an initial 18 charges ultimately reduced on the promise of a guilty plea.

Evidence before the court alleged the defendant had failed to disclose personal, land and trust interests during his time on local council, in breach of the Local Government Act, which ensures the public can view shareholdings, trusts and business associations of council decision makers.

The investigation into his non-disclosure was launched following an assessment by the Local Government Inspectorate, which analysed 4600 personal interests returns from 650 councillors at 78 councils from mid-2020.

“Submitting accurate personal interests returns is vital for the transparency of local government and a way for the community to ensure that decisions are made in an impartial manner for the benefit of the community and no for personal gain,” said chief municipal inspector Michael Stefanovic.

“Communities have the right to expect the highest levels of integrity from their councillors.

“It also sends a message to councillors across Victoria that submitting accurate personal interests returns is essential.”

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How to manage our trees?

Council Cou c releases e eases p plan a o on maximising a s g positive pos t e aspects of o environment e o e t

By STEVE KELLY COMMUNITY feedback is being sought on how the rural city council manages some 14,000 trees among 357 different species in the public urban area of Wangaratta.

The draft tree management plan (TMP) 2016-2020 applies to street and park trees in all urban and rural township areas including those in nature strips (streets within the 60kph or less speed zones), parks, and recreation reserves and open spaces.

In part it looks at the effect urbanisation has on trees and how this can be strategically factored in with future development.

The plan notes that on occasion there is conflict between roots or branches and infrastructure, requiring trees to conform to space restrictions through regular pruning cycles.

It aims to maximise the positive aspects trees have in building a healthy community and mitigating the impacts of climate change, while acknowledging and minimising any associated risks.

From a strategic context council's Community Vision 2033 is a long-term plan for the community and provides direction for the

future of the municipality.

“Through the implementation of appropriate tree management practices, this Tree Management Plan (TMP) can assist in achieving the community aspirations of becoming a leader in climate change mitigation and adaptation,” the TMP notes.

“Trees not only enhance our natural environment, but actively combat the impacts of climate change through carbon sequestration, reduction of urban heat island effects and promote biodiversity.

“Trees also assist in

Cr Harry Bussell moved the motion for the plan to go out for public consultation but asked that it come back to council for discussion prior to being adopted.

“I think there is a lot more discussion to be had about the trees and I invite people to submit all their thoughts and this is to do with the urban trees,” he said.

“I’d like it to come back to a council meeting so that we have a further discussion because if you’re trying to cool your city down there is no better way than to have the appropriate trees.”

encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle for residents.

“Through beautifying open spaces and shading, street trees promote a welcoming environment for pedestrians and active tourism in the area.”

The plan also looks at tree risk management and the identification of tree defects especially after events such as natural disasters.

Electric line clearance is an important component of the plan, as is minimal pruning and removal in parks and creek reserves where trees are often refuges for native fauna.

Auskickers all set to join in NAIDOC Week

By SIMONE KERWIN WANGARATTA’S Auskick community will gather for a smoking ceremony on Sunday before the commencement of the weekly session, to recognise NAIDOC Week.

Bpangerang Elder Uncle Dozer (Darren) Atkinson said he was looking forward to leading the ceremony and Welcome to Country, and then speaking to children and families about the history of the Australian game.

“It’s what they jump up for and play early every Sunday morning, so it’s great that they learn more about its origins, and where the inspiration for it came from,” he said.

“As part of that, I’ll be presenting a Marngrook (traditional game ball) to the Auskick group.”

Wangaratta Auskick president Ben Watts said the concept for the NAIDOC Week event had emerged as part of the committee’s focus on being an inclusive centre through a range of initiatives.

With a number of Indigenous players among its ranks, Ben said it was important to ensure the centre recognised the

week, and the idea had been embraced by families in the lead-up to the weekend.

“For a lot of kids, their favourite AFL players are Indigenous, so it’s great for them to understand the

culture,” he said.

“It’s working really well as a way for everyone to celebrate the week.”

Events kick off at 9am on Sunday at the Bill O'Callaghan Oval (Barr Reserve 1).

STANDING TOGETHER: Wangaratta Auskick president Ben Watts (left) and Bpangerang Elder Uncle Dozer (Darren) Atkinson, with Auskickers (back, from left) Louis Goodey, Fletcher Goodey, Harvey Dyson, Gus Dyson; (front) Maddison Watts, Patrick Watts, Damien Thorpe and Finn Dyson, are looking forward to Sunday’s smoking ceremony before the weekly session gets under way.

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Goorambat fatal crash case adjourned A BENALLA Highway Patrol Senior Constable who was a first responder at the site of a fatal crash near Goorambat last year will be required to present evidence before court.

A Tatong man in his 30s charged with driving causing the death and serious injury of two Wangaratta motorcyclists on December 14 returned to Wangaratta Magistrates Court yesterday, when crown prosecutor Olivia Sparrow opposed an application by the defence to crossexamine the first police officer on scene, due to the availability of body-worn camera footage.

Senior Constable Shane Hughes arrived at the Goorambat-Thoona Road intersection with Bungeet and Hammond roads shortly after the midday crash between the accused’s white Toyota utility and the two motorcyclists.

The collision claimed the life of an 80-year-old man and saw his 70-yearold riding partner airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said it was imperative Sen Const Hughes provide evidence of his observations upon arrival, with the prosecution set to allege the accused was intoxicated to a point where he was unable to operate the motor vehicle at the time of the collision.

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Cr Jack Herry asked that the regulation 28 days consultation period be extended to 45 days, a request which was accepted by Cr Bussell, the mover of the motion.

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Cyclist okay after collision with car A DRIVER has received a stern warning from police, after allegedly cutting a corner and hitting a cyclist at low-speed near the intersection between Williams Road and Appin Street this week.

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Sheree says farewell after 25 years in role The face of the Wangaratta g Chronicle will be missed byy everyone y

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

A NEWSPAPER office provides a window on a local community, with the diverse range of people and information regularly flowing through it.

For more than 25 years, Sheree Constable has borne witness to that cavalcade of Wangaratta humanity from behind the counter at Rowan Street’s North East Media, becoming a familiar face for the business’ many visitors, as well as a friendly, trusted workmate.

This week marks the end of that chapter in Sheree’s life, as she heads into retirement and looks forward to spending more time with her three children, six grandchildren and husband Howard.

Unsurprisingly, her impending departure has offered the chance to reflect on a quarter of a century of interaction with the local community, in a workplace where she said she felt at home from her very first day.

Sheree came to what was then North East Newspapers in April, 1997 as a casual employee, after eight years in the office at The Co-Store and 15 years at home raising children Sharna, Travis and Taryn.

“I loved spending time with my kids, and The Co-Store was a really good grounding for office work, so I knew that was what I wanted to do,” she said.

“Then I started here as a casual, and before long I was fulltime. I’ve loved the variety of the work, and just the vibe of the place - things happening all the time...meeting deadlines, and I’ve really loved dealing with the public.

“People will often ring here if they don’t know who else to ask about a question they have; we might be their first port of call to direct them to information.

“We have our regulars, including people who still come in asking to buy ‘the local’, and you know they will go home and spend time reading everything in it.

“Of course, so many darling old souls we used to see all the

FAREWELL TO A FAMILIAR FACE: Sheree Constable departs North East Media this week for retirement.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling time have passed away, and you miss them, but we have a lot of people who come in for each paper or to let us know what’s happening.”

Sheree remembers regular visits from long-time contributor Bill O’Callaghan before his passing; the booming voice of the late Kevin Sanderson sounding in the foyer as he delivered the stock report and collected his paper; and the late Phil Gambold dropping in to alert the paper to events in his beloved King Valley.

“Then there are people like June Uebergang and Pete McQuade, who have also been regular visitors, and even Craig from the pet shop next door, who comes in to get his paper or let us know what’s happening in the street, and often brings us donuts,” she said.

While those connections with the community have remained constant - even through COVID-19 restrictions - Sheree said she’d seen plenty of change in newspaper production since

1997, when The Chronicle was printed on the mornings of publication days (“if it was ever late, you’d have people waiting out the front”) and papers were laid out in a manual ‘paste-up’ area work all now done on computer.

There has also been a passing parade of colleagues at Rowan Street, from former editor and general manager Phil Nolan and former advertising manager Peter Hines, to production staff like Ron ‘Mulga’ Smith, John Adamo, Mick Friend and Dave Dyer, and journalists including Jacquie Schwind and the late Kylie Wilson, who have left their imprint on the paper and the staff.

Where there’s news, there are often well-known names, and Sheree remembers welcoming many of them at the front counter of the years, including singer Normie Rowe, actor John Wood, politician Barnaby Joyce and meteorologist Jane Bunn.

“We’ve also had people bring all sorts of things into the office - from the giant vegetables including tomatoes, zucchinis and

sweet potatoes, to lambs dressed in jumpers, a carpet snake and even a python, dogs, and the pig that was regularly walked around Wangaratta,” Sheree said.

“Then there are the newborn babies with their proud mums and dads who come in to have their photos taken or place birth notices.

“And there are also the sad times and the tragedies, when you’re speaking to bereaved people and see the personal side of those events.

“I will miss the rapport with my workmates, the laughs, and the many people I’ve met. I’ve always been proud to work here, and while we’ve had challenging times - including during COVID restrictions and all that came with that - I’ve really enjoyed it.

“I’m looking forward to spending time with Howie and my kids and grandkids and my friends, and I also want to be mindful of being fit and healthy and spending time in the sunshine in the garden.”

Catholic School Girls named region’s Best Play

By ANITA McPHERSON WANGARATTA Players’ production Catholic School Girls has been named Best Play Production at the 2022 Amateur Performance in Theatre (APT) Awards.

The ensemble piece picked up six nominations in the APT awards, which recognises achievement in amateur theatre and acknowledges the volunteer contribution made to the local arts seen in North East Victoria.

It was a well-deserved honour

for all those involved both on stage and behind the scenes; the production withstanding multiple postponements and hurdles over two years due to COVID. But the show finally went on late last year, much to the delight of enthusiastic audiences.

Director Gillian Leonard said the team’s perseverance and patience was rewarded by receiving nominations in multiple categories including Best Play Production, Best Performer in a Play (Kirsty Woods), Achievement in Production, Achievement in

Stage Management, Achievement in Direction and the Kylie Wilson Company Award.

But she said the “cream on the cake” was winning the award for Best Play Production; cast and crew having gathered at the home of Players’ president Richard Grogan to watch the broadcast.

“We celebrated our win with pizzas and a glass or two, and had lots of fun,” she said.

“I want to again thank my cast and crew for hanging in there - it was all worth it, and you de-

serve all the credit for a fabulous show.”

It was a considerable achievement considering the much larger scale shows which were also nominated in the category; Ms Leonard saying it made them feel the hard work had been worth it.

The Kylie Wilson Company Award, named in honour off avid local theatre supporter and North East Media journalist Kylie Wilson - who died of cancer in 2020 - went to the Livid Productions’ Jersey Boys.

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Onus on workplaces to decide vaccination need

By STEVE KELLY

INDIVIDUAL workplaces will decide on what level of COVID-19 vaccination employees require following new changes to government regulations that come into effect next Tuesday.

The changes - which follow advice from the chief health officer after the removal of some vaccination requirements under Pandemic Orders - see the government recommending that businesses and employers should consider their own policies based on their own assessment of risk.

These regulations do not require workers to be vaccinated, but ensure employers have the information they need to make decisions on necessary control measures at their workplace, which may include vaccination.

It’s a far cry from the vaccination mandates of 2021 when many workers were forced to be vaccinated in order to maintain their employment.

Wangaratta-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has labelled the changes to vaccination registers and policing as “too little too late”.

“Employers have been screaming out for flexibility to employ staff under their own sensible and flexible plans for more than a year,” he said.

FLEXIBILITY TOO LATE: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has been calling out for more leniency on vaccination requirements and says the latest change is too little too late.

“As the state election looms in late November, this is another example of the government giving responsibility to businesses when (Premier) Daniel Andrews wants to step back and be at ‘arm’s length’ from the process.

“Earlier this week the Premier slapped on a further three-month extension to his COVID powers and now wants to be the nice guy to businesses.”

The new changes fall in line with other jurisdictions around Australia.

Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 Pandemic (Workplace) Order 2022 (No. 9),

workers who work in high risk settings are still required to be vaccinated.

Vaccination of workers remains strongly recommended, and employers are encouraged to actively promote and encourage staff to maintain an ‘up-to-date’ vaccination status.

Under the OHS Act employers must identify whether there is a risk to the health of their workers from exposure to COVID-19 at their workplace.

If identified, employers are required to eliminate risks as far as reasonably practicable and when elimination is not possible,

employers are required to implement measures to reduce risks.

The regulations will be in place for 12 months from July 12.

Minister for Workplace Safety, Ingrid Stitt, said these regulations will mean individual employers can choose to implement their own vaccination policies, to collect and hold COVID-19 vaccination information of their workers.

“It’s important workplaces continue to mitigate against the risks associated with COVID-19 to keep their workers safe - especially as we move through the winter months,” he said.

Service station threats land a four month prison stay A WANGARATTA man was not mentally well when he repeatedly threatened the welfare of service station attendants throughout the rural city late last year, a local magistrate has ruled.

The man in his 30s appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates Court from Ravenhall Correctional Centre via WebeX this week, when Magistrate Ian Watkins acknowledged the defendant, who has a history of psychotic illness, had not been of sound mind when repeatedly attending and threatening service station attendants in spite of bail conditions banning his attendance.

The defendant entered guilty pleas to charges including assault with a weapon and enter private place, as well as admitting to possession of a small amount of cannabis.

He was alleged to have continued visiting service stations upon his release on bail late last year due to his inability to purchase cigarettes elsewhere.

Previous evidence read to the court alleged the defendant had stripped off his clothes after being unable to pay for a coffee at a service station last year.

His breach of an intervention order, when he allegedly brandished a bread knife at a former partner while in her home, was also labelled as serious.

He was also said to have threatened to slit the throat of a station attendant on September 21.

On Monday, Magistrate Watkins said the accused had exhibited “generally very unsavoury and threatening behaviour” but noted the defendant had not been mentally well at the time of offending.

However, a previously tabled forensicare report had expressed the defendant’s schizophrenia diagnosis was not a contributing factor to his offending.

Having served 120 days of pre-sentence detention, Mr Watkins ordered the accused be released from prison to serve an 18-month community corrections order targeting drug abuse and mental health treatment.

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Clean-ups all part of our Plastic Free July

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

WANGARATTA Landcare and Sustainability (WLS) action group Clean Up Wangaratta (CUW) will be opening up Plastic Free July month this weekend with free clean up items available for volunteers at tomorrow’s Wangaratta Farmers’ Market.

CUW said they want to empower the community by giving out free pickers, plastic bags and gloves to help get the Wangaratta area plastic and litter free.

Over the last four to five years CUW has emphasised Plastic Free July as a big part of promoting major clean up projects around the area.

Last year saw a big clean up of plastic bags on the One Mile Creek, which according to CUW was the most littered tributary of the Ovens River, almost making the creek rubbish free.

CUW volunteer Andy Kimber said there will be another clean up of One Mile Creek next Monday with the opportunity for volunteers to get involved.

“We don’t have big clean ups, they don’t work... we go in small groups,” he said.

“Everybody who goes out there needs to be a member of the WLS.” CUW will bring awareness throughout the month to the best methods of reducing plastic, how

CLEAN PAWS: CUW volunteer Andy Kimber said 10 week old Border Terrier puppy Badger always takes green compostable plastic bags with him on his walks.

PICK AWAY: These items (right) will be and given away for free by Clean Up Wangaratta at tomorrow’s farmers’ market. to deal with household waste and empower locals to pick up their litter.

Mr Kimber said that it’s important for those eager to begin cleaning litter filled areas not to be aggressive or negative when offering to help pick up rubbish.

“Everything we do we try and do it positively,” he said.

“We don’t attack people for

having rubbish all over the place, we say ‘can we help you manage it?’”

This week the theme has been around keeping litter and plastic off the streets and concentrating on controlling cigarette butt pollution, the most littered item in Australia, made of up to 98 per cent plastic.

Mr Kimber said CUW has been trialling with a cigarettes

butt bin made out of recycled material at the hospital and plan to distribute more around Wangaratta.

“We plan to be working with the hospital after our patented super cheap butt collection bins have been tested near the hospital’s car park,” he said.

“We plan to check all cigarette butt bins in the CBD for usage and effectiveness.”

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A COBRAM man could be facing contempt of court charges after being refused bail and lashing out at the Wangaratta Magistrates Court this week.

Detective Senior Constable Charles Ryall told the court the 24-year-old man was accused of breaking into a Cobram share house and assaulting the tenants of the house with a one metre long metal bar late Saturday night.

DSC Ryall said the defendant allegedly struck and injured two of the housemates while threatening to kill, and was uncooperative with police when he was approached, allegedly kicking one officer in the chest.

“It seems the accused was undertaking in vigilante type behaviour... and is willing and unafraid to use weapons against victims and police,” he said.

“I believe he is an unacceptable risk to be released on bail.”

The defendant admitted he had made a mistake but was adamant that he had not assaulted the victims of the Cobram house.

“I have made a mistake, but I’m not willing to pay for something I haven’t done,” he told the court.

“I’m not a violent man.

“I’m willing to comply with any condition I have to, I just need a chance.”

Magistrate David Faram said the defendant had a concerning criminal record and had not yet demonstrated the behaviour to be granted bail.

“These matters are moderately serious,” he said.

“I’m not satisfied under any circumstances with your release, and your application will be refused.”

The defendant then forcefully tried to leave the court, attempting to punch through the door and kicking the custody box glass before verbally abusing the entire court in attendance, including DSC Ryall.

“I need to get out of here for my own sake,” he said.

“You want justice, this ain’t justice.

“You’re a f***ing rat Charles Ryall!”

Mr Faram said at the conclusion of the hearing that the accused could face contempt of court charges for his behaviour.

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COLOURFUL VIEW: North East Support and Action for Youth (NESAY) has been conducting a therapeutic art program for young people during the school holidays.

Facilitated by local artist Lisa Bishop, the program has seen the group working on the creation of a mural which will be displayed in NESAY‘s front garden in Rowan Street.

The mural is a representation of Wangaratta, and will also be used to acknowledge the local businesses which are Friends of NESAY. Pictured during the mural painting are (from left) Flynn Warine, Hollie Swaneveld, Lisa Bishop, Amanda Crane (NESAY team leader community services and Better Futures community connector), Rennetta Millington (NESAY Adolescent Support, Finding Solutions and Reconnect program case practitioner) and Jacinta Bear.

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ON Monday, July 4, the Wangaratta Chronicle ran a story entitled ‘Man dies in tragic accident‘ which incorrectly referenced the deceased as "a man, aged in his 30s."

Victoria Police, which provided the initial details, have since confirmed a 63–year–old Oxley man was the victim of a tragic accident while helping to cut wood near Moyhu–Meadow Creek Road on Saturday, July 2.

The Chronicle apologises for the error.

Tickets on sale EARLY bird tickets for October’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues are now on sale.

The full program for this year’s festival, to run from October 28 to 30, will be announced on August 19.

For more details on purchasing tickets, visit https://wangarattajazz.com

“Christmas to forget” costs trio A TRIO of Wangaratta men who forcibly broke into a Brodie Street home with the intention of destroying the owner’s playstation have avoided a conviction for their actions.

Facing Wangaratta Magistrates Court this week, each defendant entered a guilty plea to burgling the house, which belonged to a relative of

two of the co-accused.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Heath Dosser said the men had attended the Wangaratta address in the early hours of Boxing Day, when they allegedly attempted to exact punishment on a man they believed was under police investigation for sexual offence matters.

He told the court one

man had distracted the homeowner at the front door while his accomplices broke windows along the side of the house, before they forced their way into the home and continued to break and overturn the victim’s belongings.

The victim escaped the home and contacted police, while the accused trio continued to break and

hours on Christmas Day and had decided to travel to the man’s home, labelling it a “Christmas to forget”.

He said none of his clients remembered much of the incident.

“Thankfully it was only property damage,” he said.

A restitution fee of $5229 was tabled, which Mr Amad said his clients had already paid.

damage property for up to 15 minutes before leaving, when they were ultimately arrested by police.

Two of the co-accused were subsequently transported to Wangaratta base hospital, where they were treated for glassrelated injuries.

Defence counsel Martin Amad said his clients had been drinking for several

None of the accused presented with significant criminal history, while each was supported by letters of recommendation within the community.

Magistrate David Faram saw fit under the circumstances to deal with the matter without conviction, fining each of the defendants $750 in the process.

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Target market the key for council ANY efforts to revitalise the rural city’s economy in the wake of a challenging period for industry should be welcomed, however, council’s decision to inject half a million dollars into branding and marketing in the upcoming financial year may raise eyebrows.

It’s a large investment which aims to put the rural city back on the map for tourists, and encourage more economic activity in the region as Wangaratta targets a rebound year from COVID-19 restrictions which had widespread impacts on many local residents.

Tourism, investment and liveability have rightly been highlighted as key areas which need to be addressed to allow businesses to return to some semblance of normality in the coming months, however, questions over the timeliness of the investment need to be raised.

However, $500,000 is not an inconsiderable amount and considering the state of the local, state, national and world economies, council needs to be realistic in what it is targeting.

More tourists are definitely needed and certainly targeting within Victoria or southern NSW makes most sense.

But one thing we should delay in the short-term is trying to attract more people to relocate here; we have enough pressure on house prices, rental and emergency accommodation that visitors should be the target rather than treechangers.

When council gets a few more of the subdivisions ready to go or something is planned and enacted upon for more affordable housing, the less pressure there will be on locals already struggling to find a roof over their head.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on our web poll, which asked ‘should the authorities crack down harder on vaping?’

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Bellini Homer: Some of the Multinational Tobacco Companies are now manufacturing Vapers. Cashing in by replacing one addition with another.

Charles Branstom: Absolutely. They are way too easy to obtain and kids think they are “cool:” A dan-

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Georgina Rea: If it is a choice between smoking and vaping then vaping wins hands down. Cheaper , smells nice and no coughing . Not a fan of either but for rusted on smokers vaping should be a legal choice and as easy to buy as tobacco.

Facebook users also commented on an increase to the nation’s cash rate, which saw Australia’s baseline interest rate climb to 1.35 per cent.

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Ricky Iles: Still cheap interest rate.

Na Um: Ricky Iles For some. Going to be a few houses on the market in the next couple of months followed by rent rises. Let’s hope the cost of living decreases Ricky Iles: Na Um..Try paying 18% interest rate.

Julie Roberts: Ricky Iles you’ve completely failed to take into account that at the time interest rates were 18% the cost of living in comparison to wage growth

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meant that people could afford to pay that. The cost of living in todays world is far more expensive than it was in 1987 and wage growth has not kept up. So while all the baby boomers bring out this tired old line at every opportunity they get, the fact of the matter is, no matter how “low” the current interest rate seems to you, the proportion of a wage required to pay off a mortgage in 2022 is far higher than it ever was in 1987.

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Generosity from strangers brings joy

Should council give priority to more green space and trees over the number of lots in a residential subdivision?

I AM 99 years old and my friend took me for coffee and some time out on Monday, July 4.

We went to the performing arts centre.

We did not see anyone we know but someone saw us.

Imagine our surprise when the waitress came and told us a lady had paid for out coffee and she was not to tell us until after the lady left.

To the anonymous lady we say thank you, thank you, thank you.

You made our day.

We can only wish you good health and happiness.

Hazel Hehir, Wangaratta

Praise for council’s green stance Dear Dean, Brendan and Councillors Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability (WLSI) would like to express our sincere thanks to the Rural City of Wangaratta councillors who voted to refuse the approval of Planning Application PlnApp21/163.

We would also like to recognise the recommendations provided by professional planning staff within the rural city which so ably informed this crucial decision.

The proposal of this site would have resulted in a substandard residential development with significant loss of native vegetation.

WRT the apparent advice provided by DELWP regarding the development proposal and the removal of native vegetation, it is unhelpful, being a very low standard, unsuitable for Wangaratta.

Wangaratta rightly prides itself on the ‘Ultimate in Liveability‘.

The unique blend of green spaces created by large native trees and vegetation adjoining the waterways, parklands, and open space adjacent to urban Wangaratta creates a unique character and ambiance across the urban residential area and acts as a magnet to attract new people to our city.

Large native tree vegetation is critical to the unique character of Wangaratta and holds great cultural significance for our First Nations people, whilst heightening its liveability and buffering some of the effects of our changing climate.

We recognise and acknowledge the need for subdivision developments to provide housing. We also acknowledge the challenges and compromises needed in developing plans for subdivisions and the responsibility they apply to Council decisions.

WLS looks forward to continuing to work with RCOW in a spirit of collaboration to

FEEDING INTEREST: Members of the Rural City of Wangaratta’s NEXTGEN youth advisory group including Lanie Evans (12) and Louis Pye (14), together with Rural City of Wangaratta youth development officer Rachel Harrop, have been visiting locations around Wangaratta this week to encourage young people to have their say through a youth survey of 12 to 25-year-olds. The Mitchell Avenue pump track was among the drop-in spots, where the group handed out delicious snacks including donuts and fruit to those who completed the survey. They will be at the pump track again tomorrow from 2pm to 3.30pm. If you can’t make it but would like to complete the survey, just visit https://forms.office.com/r/tEvMLhDt1C or use the link in the bio of RCOW’s Youth Services Facebook page. The survey will be open until August 1; while it is anonymous, there’s an option for young people to leave their email address to go into random draws for vouchers and movie tickets.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling enable constructive changes in local development with an eye on the climate and the natural landscape values of our city.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on a 14 per cent rise in people moving to the rural city in the first three months of 2022 as opposed to the previous quarter.

Sue Maree Hartnell: And of course they all get rentals straight away why our community misses out , great news Gloria Tyack: Sue Maree Hartnell very true Robert Costante: So hard to get rentals , cant wait to move Matthew Ladds: Robert Costante tell me about it... the prices

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are crazy, and there are a million applicants per property... No fun applying for rentals right now!

Barbara Ross: Then let’s get rentals crisis sorted or more homeless when more rentals are put up 4 sale. Supply is not meeting demand . And know this from personal experience recently Leslie Matthews: This is going to have an effect on parking for sure...

Mark Sanders: My partner will be joining them soon. Rentals are non existent at the moment Sheryle Sstid Blenman: Mark

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Courtney Wil•son who in their right mind would want to live here •surprise me Doesn’t • More people • will attract more business’ which Billie Wilson:

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Facebook users also commented on Myrtleford’s Dom Bedendo, who made his debut for the Western Bulldogs against the Brisbane Lions last week.

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that didn’t show in the stats.

Looked like he’d been playing for a couple of years and not a first gamer. Good luck for the future.

Kenny Ross: Tony Pitcher he did great stuff and when he didn’t he was there. In everything Noy shyness from this teeny bopper. Still a kid yet gets a go and did more than one could wish.

The coach had highest of praise in conference when he said We unearthed a star Russell Sully: A important first step showing what he might be capable of in the big time

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TWITTER users this week tweeted about in-person book-keeping at regional race meetings, reminisced about historical Richmond AFL premiership wins, and shared their affinity for the rural city.

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Wangaratta base Richmond Academy NGA participants had their second session for the June/July school holidays at North Wangaratta this afternoon.

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Community gets behind Carevan

SHARING KNOWLEDGE: Wangaratta mountain bike rider Jake Henderson will be on hand to offer bike safety and maintenance tips for young riders at the Mitchell Avenue pump track on Saturday afternoon. The session has been organised by the Rural City of Wangaratta, using funding received from VicHealth to encourage young people to get outside, make their own fun and enjoy the company of their peers. Jake and West End Cycles colleague Peter Simpson will be at the pump track from 2pm to 3.30pm on Saturday to conduct bike checks and maintenance, ensuring bikes are safe for riding, and to offer some tips on riding the pump track. Jake will also be involved in upcoming ‘dig days’ and jump building at the West End bike jumps, where members of the community will be invited to participate in safe construction of jumps, learn new bike skills and discuss how to nurture and protect the natural environment. Dates for those sessions will be announced soon.

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A COMBINED grant of $1500 will support the Wangaratta Carevan Inc in continuing to supply free homecooked meals to the local community.

Courtesy of the Into Our Hands Community Foundation and the Garry Nash & Co community sub-fund, the grant will allow the community initiative to purchase important equipment, as well as cover ongoing food costs at Apex Park three nights a week.

“Garry Nash & Co have long been a major sponsor for Wangaratta Carevan Inc and we thank the team for their generous ongoing support,” Carevan secretary Trudy Cornish said.

“Without the ongoing support of our sponsors and the

COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Carevan president John Houghton (left) welcomed support from Garry Nash & Co managing director Mike Noble (centre) and director of sales Cameron Meggs. generous local community, we would not be able to provide a service of three free meals a week.”

The Carevan is open between 6-7pm on Monday,

Tuesday and Wednesday each week at Apex Park, with home cooked meals, sweet, tea coffee and milo available for those who attend.

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

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

Cats:  Short hair, orange tabby, male, 5 months, 956000014707603, ‘Thomas ‘;

 Short hair, silver tabby, female, 1 year, 956000015002702, ‘Rosalie’;  Medium hair, mixed, male, 10 months, 9560000147174441, ‘Roger’;  Short hair, tabby and white, female, 2 years, 956000014865271, ‘Connie’;  Short hair, mixed, female, 9 months,

956000014963307, ‘Belle’; Dogs:  Heeler mixed, female, 2 years, 956000010804084, ‘Tily’;  Irish Wolfhound mixed, female, 1 year, 956000014517567, ‘Chilli’;  American bulldog, female, 10 months, 956000014963723, ‘Lucy’;  Kelpie mixed, male, 2

years, 956000014999320, ‘Rabbit’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, mixed, male, 3 years, 953010004986942, ‘Boogie’;  English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, mixed, male, 9 months, 956000015003753, ‘Chip’;  English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, mixed, female, 1 year, 956000014968992, ‘Eugenie’.

SILVER IN HER HAIR: Rosalie is a sleek, beautiful one year old looking for her forever home. Please come and take a look at her. Rosalie’s microchip number is 956000015002702.

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Inspiring young gardeners

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN WANGARATTA Community Gardeners have secured VicHealth JumpStart funding to deliver an eight-week program where 18 to 25 year olds start by learning that gardening is all about the soil.

Participants will spend three hours a week learning the life skills of growing healthy nutritious food in a community garden plot.

Experienced gardeners and permaculture practitioners lead participants through building the soil in a vegetable garden plot, setting gardeners up for seasons of successful harvests.

Wangaratta Community Garden committee member Eric Bittner said it’s important to start getting young people to start gardening.

“If we can start people on a journey, we can help that food security into the future,” he said.

The VicHealth pilot program facilitates young people learning

life skills that include soil preparation, nutrients, organic matter and pest control, seeds and seedlings, watering, seasonal planning, crop rotation, companion planting, cooking and eating your produce.

The group will start a plot from scratch and follow it through over the eight weeks, and will also have access to a market garden allotment where permaculture principles are in practice.

Participants will also be encouraged to engage with the community gardeners and their wider community to access produce and other opportunities to grow and trade food and resources.

The eight week seasonal learning block program will start on July 25 and there will be an information session about the program held at the community garden this Sunday, July 10 at 10am.

Expressions of interest can be submitted via the Wangaratta Community Garden Learning Life Skills Event Facebook page.

INSPIRING GROWTH: Wangaratta Community Garden committee member Eric Bittner is encouraging young gardeners to attend an infomation session at the garden this Sunday at 10am.

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VicRoads ‘modernisation’ brings savings for drivers, for now SAFE driving rewards and easier registration and licensing are among benefits being delivered to motorists across the state, with the transformation of VicRoads to streamline interactions for millions of Victorians, according to treasurer Tim Pallas.

Mr Pallas and Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll announced a consor-

tium of Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust and Macquarie Asset Management VicRoads registrations and licencing as part of the authority’s ‘modernisation’ process.

The joint venture is a 40year partnership in which the government retains ownership of VicRoads, while generating $7.9 billion in upfront proceeds for the state, which

will be invested in the new Victorian Future Fund to help manage our pandemic debt.

The government said it had delivered on its commitment to protect the jobs of existing VicRoads employees, while creating up to 80 new jobs to oversee the partnership, support the IT modernisation process and bolster the Government’s road safety role.

The announcement said continued ownership of VicRoads by the government will ensure control over regulation and policy, data and privacy provisions and pricing of essential fees, with information to remain secure and stored in Australia.

Under the changes, learners and probationary licences as well as online

testing will be made free.

Aspiring drivers and riders will save up to $51.40 in learner licensing and online testing fees while probationary drivers will save up to $133.30 in probationary license and online hazard perception testing fees.

Safe drivers who have not incurred demerit points or committed road safety offenc-

es in the three years prior to their licence expiring, will be rewarded with the reintroduction of a 25 per cent discount on their licence renewal.

Wangaratta-based state MP Tim McCurdy was doubtful about how long the licensing and testing will remain free, but encouraged people not to miss the opportunity of the deal.

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‘Broken’ system puts Vic residents at risk VICTORIAN social housing residents are dealing with a broken complaints handling system that’s putting health and safety at risk, the state ombudsman says.

In a scathing assessment of the complaints process, Deborah Glass reveals a child even suffered an electric shock in one residence after a series of complaints were ignored.

Residents are being given the run-around by too many people, all too busy to fix the problem, the ombudsman says of longstanding issues that require urgent reform.

“We were told of properties in dire need of repairs and woefully understaffed local housing offices,” Ms Glass says in the report tabled in state parliament on Thursday.

People were worried about unruly neighbours and a lack of maintenance making properties unsafe, but most commonly they were concerned nothing happened when they complained, she says.

One renter, named Hannah, flagged multiple urgent maintenance issues and only received help after her daughter was concussed by a significant electric shock and

hospitalised with grazes.

Without electricity in her kitchen or laundry, Hannah resorted to cooking in her living room with an electric frying pan, the ombudsman says.

Child protection became involved because Hannah’s children were missing school, in part because she couldn’t wash their clothes.

About 150,000 Victorians live in either public housing provided by the government or community housing run by registered organisations.

Qualms about both have increased in the past five years,

with the complaints handling process the most frequently raised issue.

While the process for public housing residents was bad, the process for community housing renters was worse, the report found.

But public housing renters appeared more confident their complaints would eventually be dealt with.

Ms Glass recommends a two-tiered system to tackle the complaints handling issue.

The first tier would have frontline housing staff continue to deal with complaints,

but with better resourcing and higher levels of support and training.

Under the second tier, a new social housing ombudsman, within the Victorian Ombudsman’s office, would serve as a single external escalation point for grievances.

Change cannot come soon enough, Ms Glass says.

The state government is investing $5.3 billion in social and affordable housing, much of which will go to community housing run by nonprofit organisations.

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing has

told the ombudsman it plans to review the complaints process, acknowledging it should be simpler to navigate.

The Housing Registrar accepted recommendations to, among other things, develop best practice guidelines on complaint handling for community housing providers, and strengthen performance standards.

The ombudsman also recommend the government fund advocacy services and consider including a right to housing in the Charter of Human Rights.

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Lifesavers help rescue baby in NSW floods A BABY who was having breathing problems on a NSW property cut off by floodwaters has been rescued by two NSW lifesavers who used an inflatable dinghy to reach the freezing infant.

Paramedics were called about 4.30pm on Wednesday about a baby boy who was struggling to breathe at a home in Bulga in the flooded Hunter region.

“Any callout involving an infant with breathing difficulties is very concerning, let alone in a flood zone,” NSW Ambulance inspector Jake Broughton-Rouse said.

A Rural Fire Service member trained as a community first responder by NSW Ambulance managed to reach the 10-month-old before handing him and his mother over to two members of Surf Life Saving NSW, Lee Archer and Shane Dowsett.

The pair used an inflatable dinghy used to pluck people from hazardous surf to ferry the baby and his mother to safety, battling flood currents to bring the boy to paramedics waiting near the flooded Bulga bridge.

Mr Dowsett said it was probably the worst call he’d ever received.

“Especially when a baby’s involved, that’s a little bit distressing because you know as a parent what it would be like seeing your child not breathing,” he told ABC TV on Thursday.

Mr Archer shrugged off their role in the drama, saying the pair were just part of a chain of people involved in saving the baby’s life.

“Hopefully at the end of the day that chain works,” Mr Archer said.

The baby was assessed before being taken to Singleton Hospital in a stable condition.

“The community first responders did an outstanding job in assessing and transporting the patient and mother across flood waters to the waiting ambulance,” Mr BroughtonRouse said.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the rescue, among 50 conducted around the state overnight, brought home the extent of flooding around NSW. “What trumps all of that is that wonderful spirit of service that Australians have in putting their own lives on the line to help others,” the premier said on Thursday.

He thanked all the volunteers risking their lives amid the floods.

“You really make our state and our people proud,” Mr Perrottet said.

Just hours before the baby rescue, police pulled a 72-year-old woman from a 4WD swept off a flooded rural road north of Kempsey on the mid-north coast.

She called for help after she was unable to get out of the car, which was wedged against a line of trees.

When a local sergeant made his way to the semi-submerged vehicle, he found the water was up to the trapped woman’s neck.

Five other officers helped the sergeant bring the woman to safety after managing to open the door.

Police drove her to Kempsey Hospital where she was treated for hypothermia and exhaustion. - AAP

HARD AT IT: Authorities conducted 50 rescues in NSW overnight as the state deals with more floods.

Whistleblower leaking charges dropped ATTORNEY-General Mark Dreyfus has ordered leaking charges against lawyer Bernard Collaery to be dropped.

Mr Collaery had been facing charges for four years after he was accused of leaking classified information about an alleged Australian spying operation in East Timor.

The classified information related to an alleged bugging operation of the East Timor prime minister’s office by Australian officials in 2004.

Mr Collaery had been facing five charges related to breaching the Intelligence Services Act.

Mr Dreyfus told a media conference in Sydney on Thursday he had “determined this prosecution should end”, citing the need to protect Australia’s national interest including relationships with close neighbours.

“In taking this decision I have had careful regard to our national security, our national interest and the proper administration of justice,” he said.

“It is my view that the prosecution of Mr Collaery should end ... I have therefore decided to exercise my power under section 71 of the Judiciary Act not to proceed

with the prosecution.”

The news was enthusiastically greeted by Human Rights Law Centre senior lawyer Kieran Pender, who labelled it an important day for Australian democracy.

“Bernard Collaery should never have been prosecuted ... whistleblowers should be protected, not punished - it’s as simple as that,” he said.

“From war crimes in Afghanistan to misogyny in Parliament House, there are many important stories that would never have been told were it not for the courageous actions of those who spoke up.”

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Melbourne bounces back after COVID exodus THE pandemic exodus of Melburnians ditching the city in droves is over, with new research showing people moving back in high numbers.

With lockdown over and most restrictions having been lifted, Melbourne has overtaken Brisbane as the most popular city to move to, according to online removalist booking platform Muval.

Melbourne accounted for about a quarter (24-27 per cent) of all moving inquiries to Muval between January and June this year.

The news comes after

data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Melbourne’s population decreased by more than 60,000 in the 12 months to September 2021.

During the height of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, tens of thousands of “COVID movers’’ swapped Melbourne for Brisbane.

However, Muval chief executive James Morrell says the tide is turning.

Melbourne and Brisbane’s inbound migration seems to be balancing out after the dramatic movement of tens of thousands of people between east coast cities.

“We hope this is a sign that Aussie life is returning to ‘normal’ as our major cities start to resemble their pre-pandemic migration levels,” Mr Morrell said.

However, positive migration is still a little way off, with Melbourne recording 11 per cent negative net migration in May and 23 per cent last month - somewhat attributable to the chilly weather.

Brisbane steadily declined to near prepandemic levels of 26 per cent positive net migration last month.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Cool jazz at The Vine Hotel

QUILTING EXTRAVAGANZA: Hundreds of people have enjoyed seeing the more than 180 quilts on display in this year’s Strictly Quilts exhibition being held at St Bernard’s Primary School hall. The event showcases the talents of the many local quilters and quilting groups located in the Rural City of Wangaratta, with Sandra Makin among those participating, pictured with a particularly stunning, contemporary style quilt. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to win a quilt donated by the Centre Quilter’s Circle, with other prizes also up for grabs, donated by My Little Patch and Saturday Quilters. See the display today through until Sunday from 10am until 4pm with entry just $5.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling

HEAR Wangaratta’s newest jazz band The Daisies play tonight as part of the Jazz@The Vine series of performances leading up to the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues later this year.

The quartet plays music from the 50’s and 60’s jazz scene by composers including Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis.

The show starts at 8pm and tickets are $25, available at www.thevinehotel.net.au with meals also available before the show.

Wangaratta Farmers’ market THE next Wangaratta Farmers’ market will be held in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral tomorrow morning from 8am.

Meet local farmers and makers and shop for seasonal produce including bread, cheeses, fruit, vegetables, eggs, pasta, preserves and more.

The Wangaratta Repair Café will also be on site from 8am until 12pm to repair a wide range of household goods.

Wangaratta pump track action SEE Jake Henderson do a demo ride at the Wangaratta Pump Track today from 2pm until 3.30pm.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta and Vic Health, Jake will also talk about bike safety, give people a few tips on bike maintenance and do some repairs, with all welcome to come along.

A World of Musicals Grounded exhibition in Wangaratta by local artists A MUSICAL gala with a star-studded international cast brings all the hits from London’s West End and New York’s Broadway to Wangaratta on Saturday night in a brand new show.

The World of Musicals in Concert is a revue of everyone’s favourite musical theatre shows, from unforgettable favourites like Fiddler on the Roof and Oklahoma, through to modern classics such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Lion King, We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia. Bring family and friends to The World of Musicals Concert at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow night at 7.30pm with tickets available at www.wpacc. com.au.

AN exhibition of new artworks by Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance members is open at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street.

The theme for the group exhibition is “grounded” and references the fragility of life; the physical, emotional and environmental state in which humanity finds itself post-COVID 19.

Including photography, painting, printing-making and handmade books, it is open daily from 10am until 4pm today and Monday and from 10am until 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Petite Miniatures at the art gallery

THE Petite Miniatures textile exhibition is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

Showcasing the best small textile artworks from around the nation, Petite has become a highlight of the gallery’s program and a focus for contemporary textile art practitioners.

It includes a diverse array of techniques and themes exploring everything from colour, texture and decoration to social, political and environmental issues, all captured in artworks within dimensions of just 25cm square.

See it at the gallery until August 14.

Retrospective exhibition AN exhibition bringing together two artists, couple David and Barbara

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The exhibition is a retrospective of their bodies of work; David focussing on architectural form in the landscape through a series of drawings and watercolours, and Barbara’s textile works which bring a whimsical and colourful look on life.

It is a celebration of two artists who have made a lasting impact in our artistic community and will run in Gallery 2 until July 24.

Chris Thorne’s wisdom in art AN exhibition of new work from local aboriginal artist Chris Thorne is now on display in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

The collection expresses his personal journey connecting to his culture, celebrating traditional stories in a contemporary world mixed with his own view of what he has heard and learnt.

Wisdom of the Past: Chris Thorne will be on display until September 21.

Wangaratta community market postponed THE Wangaratta community market normally held every Sunday at Avian Park in Newman Street is going into temporary recess.

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Bruce’s dream run

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t has been a long and convoluted journey, for Bruce Robertson’s pharmacy ownership in Wangaratta, but the story really started in childhood.

In some ways, Wangaratta chose him, rather than the other way around.

Many connections with Wangaratta, through friends and colleagues of his parents, annual visits to the Australia Day tennis tournament, and other sporting connections, such as rallying, meant Wangaratta was a particularly attractive country town to Bruce.

Snow skiing, water skiing, fishing, hunting, motor sport what’s not to love?

Bruce grew up in Rosanna, a suburb of Melbourne, and attended Rosanna State School, Macleod High School, and then the Victorian College of Pharmacy (now part of Monash University).

During his formative years, Bruce knew he had a deep connection to rural pursuits, via Scouts and other outdoor activities, and he had the benefit of an adventurous older brother as well.

The city boy knew he had to live in the country.

Following graduation and registration as a pharmacist, Bruce very nearly worked at the pharmacy that he would eventually purchase from Alan Hildebrand, the founder and first owner of the Phillipson Street business.

Six years later, after managing pharmacies and owing two of his own in Melbourne (Thornbury and Richmond) gaining experience along the way, Bruce sent a Christmas card to Alan, which led to a handshake deal that, when Bruce sold his Melbourne interests he would move to Wangaratta and buy the Phillipson Street business.

The rest is history now.

“I was on a five year plan,” Bruce said, which has now extended to 40 years, and obvious deep connections in the North East community.

The further purchase of Graham Curtis and Peter Adams pharmacies in 1999, then the Bright Pharmacy in

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THE ROBERTSON TEAM: (Front) Karyn Rowe, Jan Knaggs, Bruce Robertson; (Back) Alistair Robertson, Ashlee O’Neill, Amanda Van Der Poel, Hannah Tweedle, Nicole Rech.

2011 have expanded Bruce’s responsibilities and employment for the community.

On being asked “why pharmacy” his answer was slightly disarming.

“It was pharmacy or forestry” and in forestry you basically worked for government back then. In some ways so do all pharmacists through the PBS Scheme.

The first staff members on taking over the business were Rhonda Diffey, Vicky Raison, Rosie Joyce and Mary Panozzo, who stayed part of the pharmacy team for another 32 years.

Margot Colson became a second relieving pharmacist, and she kept Bruce sane by giving him time off to compete in his first love of rallying, which often took up several days at a time.

When Bruce took over, there were no computers, no cross referencing of drug interactions, and everything was hand recorded.

Computerisation was welcomed in 1984, but the equipment then was positively primitive.

K-Mart arriving in town

also gave a very positive boost to the business.

Bruce believes the key to success in pharmacy is to basically attend to what the customer/patient wants.

Listen, assess, recommend, and basically treat people how you want to be treated.

Many customers are now firm friends, and Bruce recalls he has probably had two or three exchanges which could be gauged as “unpleasant” with customers.

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here have been many changes over the years.

Pharmacists don’t compound nearly as much as back in the 80s, and computerisation, the internet connections, scanning, and many other technological innovations, have revolutionized health delivery and efficiency.

And that doesn’t even account for the massive revolution in new drugs, new delivery systems and life changing biologicals.

There have been some really difficult periods as a rural pharmacy owner, not the least of which was the great phar-

macist drought in the 1990s.

It was almost impossible to take a holiday or time off, because the universities had dropped the ball in training enough pharmacists to meet demand.

The opening of the pharmacy school in Wagga Wagga was a godsend, and Bruce’s current group manager, Megan Wadley, was a product of that program.

Unfortunately, history is repeating itself, and there are just not enough pharmacists for rural areas, and indeed everywhere.

Now that the pandemic madness is nearly over, Bruce looks forward to gradually transitioning his ownership to Alistair, his son, who is also a registered pharmacist.

That might take a while to complete, and Bruce intends to be around for the challenges yet to come.

A notable feature of Bruce’s career, is that he has been the Pharmacy Guild’s (the industry peak body) representative for Goulburn Valley and North East Victoria for some 37 years, and was awarded a prestigious Life Membership of the

JOIN THE PARTY: Bruce Robertson shared the cupcakes with customers this week to help celebrate his fourth decade in business in the rural city.

Guild in 2019 for services to the industry, especially in the domain of rural representation and workforce.

Bruce is still involved at Benalla Auto Club, as currently the vice president and is heavily involved in motor sport at an organisational and insurance level.

North Eastern Car Club still figures in Bruce’s motor sport domain, as he has been a long-time supporter and sponsor of junior driver development programs and competitions.

Community grass roots support and involvement is very much a labour of love for Bruce, but his extensive experience in all facets of motor sport means that he is now an industry mover and shaker, and has been for a long time.

Winton hosting Supercars, as it did recently, brings a huge degree of satisfaction for Bruce, away from his professions.

Bruce recognises that it is about time he took more breaks, did more fun stuff, and spent more time with Kristine, his partner of many years.

“The businesses are in good hands with Megan and

Alistair driving the ship, more so than me now,” he said.

Bruce has a massive number of people to thank for advising and guiding his career.

His brother in law (also a pharmacist), his first mentor Graeme Norton in Rosanna, Alan Hildebrand, Gwyn Morris from Beechworth, and the late Brian Lowrie especially.

Bill Scott OAM and Rob Foster have been decade long buddies in the Guild framework as well.

“It is such a pleasure to have been able to provide pharmacy services to the people of Wangaratta for four decades,” he said.

“It is for others to judge how well I and my team have done that, but I hope I can see another decade out to get to a 50th anniversary.

“I just don’t feel like giving it away yet.

“There is very little I would like to go back and alter, given such a chance, in my professional life.

“A dream run, or just a journeyman?

“Again, others must judge that.”

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Fuscous Honeyeater always on the go

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By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS HONEYEATERS are the largest family of Australian songbirds with over 70 species found throughout every type of habitat on offer.

In the north-east Victorian region, there are nearly 30 species, one of the more common being the Fuscous Honeyeater, which occupy the drier woodland and open forest types of the district, especially boxironbark habitats.

This small plain coloured bird lacks the bright colours and textured patterns of many other honeyeater species, though it makes up for its rather drab appearance by having a lively and perky manner and a distinctive rollicking call - an iconic sound of the habitats in which they occur.

More often than not, Fuscous Honeyeaters are often seen chasing one another in twisting and acrobatic flights through the trees and shrubs, nagging one another with their persistent calls.

They are a gregarious species, usually occurring in small loose parties but when food becomes abundant, such as mass flowering events of trees such as ironbarks,

their numbers may significantly increase.

On these occasions, they are joined by other nectar-feeding species including various other small honeyeaters, wattlebirds, friarbirds, lorikeets and sometimes Swift Parrots.

In order to compete with these other competitive and typically aggressive species, Fuscous Honeyeaters are hyper-active and hyper-aggressive themselves, and they are often observed rapidly chasing other species, and others of their own kind, through the forest canopy.

Though they are primarily nectar-feeders, foraging among the blossom in the canopy of eucalypts, Fuscous Honeyeaters also feed on a range of insects, including aerial insects and leaf bugs, as well as plant exudates such as manna.

Lerp and honeydew, the sugary excretions of sap-sucking insects,

is also consumed, especially when there are no flower resources available.

At all times of the year, but especially during the warmer months, they are commonly found near water such as dams.

Even in cooler weather, they enjoy gathering at water pools to drink and bathe, diving down and splashing into the surface of the water before fluttering back to a perch.

During spring, Fuscous

Honeyeaters nest in loose breeding colonies where there are sufficient food sources.

Within a colony, there may be several breeding pairs, each holding a territory of around a couple of hectares.

Males defend their territory by singing from a high perch and in aerial song flights, flying up above the canopy before darting back down to the trees.

Nests are a small hanging

basket-shaped structure built of dry grasses and bark, held together with cobweb, built in the outer dangling foliage of eucalypts. Females lay two-three pinkish eggs which hatch after around two and half weeks.

Locally, Fuscous Honeyeaters can be found in the Warby Ranges, the Killawarra Forest and the Chiltern forests.

They are sedentary but most obvious when calling from late winter and into spring.

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JJ Richards continues its contract JJ RICHARDS will continue collecting garbage, recyclables and organics in the Rural City of Wangaratta after council approved a bridging contract between its previous agreement and a possible new contract with the Resource Recovery Collective – Hume.

The North East and Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Groups are supporting 12 councils and alpine resorts in the Hume

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RECOGNITION: Heather Stephens (centre), Red Cross zone nine chairperson, was on hand at Monday’s Wangaratta branch meeting to present Betty Simpson (left) and Cheryl Sargent (right) with their 60 year and 50 year service awards respectively.

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Bouquets for long-serving Red Cross members TWO long-serving members of Wangaratta’s Red Cross branch were recognised for their contribution at the group’s meeting on Monday afternoon.

Red Cross zone nine chairperson Heather Stephens attended the meeting to present Betty Simpson with her gilded rosette marking 60 years of dedication to Red Cross, and Cheryl Sargent with her laurel wreath for 50 years’ service.

Betty said she had started her involvement with Red Cross as a teenager, and

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“The idea of community service was just an automatic thing then, so I went along with my mother and aunt,” she said.

Heather said Cheryl’s service award denoted her extensive work as secretary/treasurer of the Wangaratta branch, and attendance at Red Cross

zone meetings.

“To me, involvement in Red Cross has meant friendship, and sometimes hard work during emergencies like flood and fire,” Cheryl said.

Monday’s meeting was also a chance to celebrate the Wangaratta branch’s 100 years of continuous service.

The group currently has seven members who meet once a month and are involved in fundraising for Red Cross.

Anyone who would like to join the group is welcome to contact Cheryl on 5722 1975.

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SOCIAL FOCUS

Winter shows off her frosty warmth FROSTY mornings and brilliant sunshine combined this week in the best displays of a rural city winter’s day.

Youngsters have been making the most of the weather during school holidays, enjoying local spots including the Mitchell Avenue pump track and skate park while those heading off to work felt the brunt of the mercury falling below freezing which saw land and streetscapes and, most annoyingly vehicles, glistening with ice.

Our readers sent in a few examples of the frost to share with others.

WHEELY FUN: Flynn Cazaly, Audrey McDermott and Austin Cazaly took to their scooters and bike to enjoy the Mitchell Avenue pump track.

HONING SKILLS: Connor Cryer (18) tests his tricks at the pump track.

TIME TOGETHER: Spending time in the sun at the skate park were Caleb Taylor (6), Flynn Cazaly (6), Elsie McDermott (2), Audrey McDermott (6), Reuben McDermott (4) and Austin Cazaly (3).

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

TOUGH CONDITIONS: Wangaratta Chronicle photographer Kurt Hickling found this beautiful frost pattern on a car mirror near Chiltern.

COLD TO THE TOUCH: Barbed wire near Chiltern took on a white complexion following cold conditions earlier this week.

BELOW-FREEZING BENNY: Benalla resident Adele Caneva found her brumby Benny was slow warming up to the day’s conditions.

WINTER WONDERLAND: Milawa resident Viviane King braved the cold weather to photograph the white grass in her backyard, after temperatures fell to -4 overnight.

WINTER IS COMING: Tegan Allen was greeted with frosted paddocks near Everton on Tuesday morning.

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HALF a century has officially passed since the Rotary Club of Appin Park first opened its doors in Wangaratta.

To celebrate, district members past and present and Rotarians from nearby clubs recently joined family and community supporters in enjoying dinner at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, which also featured messages and videos of congratulations from those who were unable to attend.

Also in attendance were past beneficiaries of the Rotary Club of Appin Park’s myriad of community initiatives, which encompassed Rotary Youth Exchanges, national youth science forums and overseas group study exchanges.

On the night, Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees spoke of the club’s local involvement over its 50 year history, while foundation member Edwald ‘Wally’ Patjens was joined in cutting a celebratory cake by Professor Margaret Hamilton, the recipient of an overseas training fellowship shortly after the group’s inception.

JET SETTERS: Group study exchange participant Alison Thiel (left) met with past Rotarian and former Northeast Health Wangaratta chief executive officer Margaret Bennett and former Rotary exchange student Rachael Hogan at the celebratory dinner.

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How to speak with loved ones about aged care MOST Australians want to live at home for as long as possible.

And most of us don’t put much thought into the services or care we’ll need as we get older.

Unfortunately, this means families are forced to make difficult decisions quickly and with limited information if a loved one suddenly falls ill or their independence rapidly declines.

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Working together to help protect Taungurung Country

REGIONAL NEWS

By BRODIE EVERIST

Council, community split over ongoing support of Australia Day celebrations on January 26

THE North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has partnered with Parks Victoria and Taungurung traditional owners to protect and manage Taungurung Country.

The project included three days of targeted training on alpine ecology and on-ground weed control on alpine peatland complexes across Mt Buffalo National Park.

The project aims to build capacity for managing these sensitive areas, foster partnerships, increase opportunities to connect with Country, and discuss cultural knowledge and values that have shaped these environments for thousands of years.

“We are land managers. This is what we do,” Taungurung Elder Corrie Leatham said.

The training covered topics including the unique features of the Australian Alps and native fauna and flora, as well as discussions on legacy impacts, ongoing threats, and future challenges.

A key focus was the alpine peatlands; the Mountain Pygmypossum; weeds and exotic grasses that threaten Mt Buffalo; and rehabilitation of alpine environments - including best practices and inspiring stories of success.

“Building up knowledge on these aspects complements the

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council will continue to back Australia Day celebrations on January 26 next year, but the community, and councillors, are split on the idea.

Councillors last week voted 4-3 in favour of council’s ongoing support.

It followed months of community consultation, with an online survey asking whether council should continue its formal support for celebrations on January 26.

That survey saw 54 per cent in favour, while 46 per cent wanted council not to support celebrations.

Mayor Laura Binks said council’s aim by opening up the conversation around traditional Australia Day celebrations was to be inclusive, respectful, and to recognise the significance of the day to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, “in line with our Memorandum of Understanding with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council”.

“While council will not undertake any further engagement with the community for the commemorations of January 26 for 2023, we know conversations have begun and encourage discussions to continue to ensure our community members are well-informed,” she said.

By GUS RIDDER

CONNECT WITH COUNTRY: Botanist John Morgan and Taungurung people at Mt Buffalo earlier this year. concept of reading Country, which combines the traditional cultural knowledge and western science to implement effective management,” project officer at Bilik Environmental Ryan Markwick said.

“The skills and knowledge built for Taungurung’s NRM programs is not only a building process to create a professional and highquality land management service - it creates the ability for Taungurung young people to continually engage with ancestrally significant areas of land,” he said.

Biik field officers have worked with Parks Victoria on the ground to survey and control invasive weeds in remote areas of Mt Buffalo.

“We are aware of the willows’ ability to spread seed across larger distances, and finding wellestablished plants that may be responsible for the presence of newer shoots in other parts of the park catchment was very satisfying,” Mr Markwick said.

“Caring for Country is all-encompassing, not just the treatment of invasive species, but moving through Country and reading

what makes it healthy - how the movement of plants and animals work, reading the landscape for geomorphological processes and re-establishing connections to and continuation of ancestral custodianship of Country.

“We left with a sense of further optimism that momentum can be built upon to allow traditional owners to actively manage Country under the ethos of caring for Country.”

The project is supported by the North East CMA through funding from the Australian Government.

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Towns’ population growth

By BRODIE EVERIST and MARTIN DAVIS MT BEAUTY and Bright’s populations are growing faster than the Australian average, according to the latest Census.

Bright’s population has increased by 8.9 per cent, or 214 people, to 2620, while Mt Beauty’s population has grown by 10.4 per cent (86 people) to 910 since 2016.

This is above the Australian average of 8.6 per cent population growth since 2016, according to the Australian

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The latest data reveals that, within a very small margin, Millennials (25-39 years old) have caught up to Baby Boomers (55-74 years old) as the largest generational group in Australia.

But in Mt Beauty and Bright, Boomers remain the most populous generation by far, with 29.2 per cent of Bright residents and 31.2 per cent of Mt Beauty residents aged between 55 and 74.

Meanwhile, Millennials only make up 15 and 16 percent of Bright and Mt Beauty residents, respectively.

Over a quarter of tenants are experiencing rental stress in both towns - 26 per cent of renters in Bright and 27.1 per cent in Mt Beauty have rent payments greater than 30 per cent of household income.

However, this remains lower than the 30.9 per cent of renters experiencing rental stress across Victoria.

Mortgage stress is also lower than the Victorian average, with only 10.7 per cent of Bright household owners and 14.3 per cent of Mt Beauty owners spending more than 30 per cent of their income on mortgage repayments.

In Bright, median weekly rent costs $300, while in Mt Beauty median weekly rent costs $270, however, according to the ABS, 2021 data is not comparable to

2016 because calculations now exclude dwellings being occupied rent-free.

Meanwhile, Myrtleford’s population has grown 2.3 per cent over the past five years, according to the 2021 Census figures.

The area’s population is now at 4745 compared to 4634 in 2016, with families rising by eight per cent to 1342, compared to 1237 in 2016.

Myrtleford’s Generation X - those aged 43 to 57 - make

Brewery apprentice gets silver in statewide comp

Business fined $5000 for child employment breaches A BRIGHT hospitality business was fined $5000 last week in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to nine charges related to the illegal employment of children.

Charges related to the employment of two children under the age of 15 without a permit between April and August last year.

By MARTIN DAVIS BRIGHT Brewery’s apprentice chef Tayah Jack has won a silver medal in Victoria’s Aus Tafe Commercial Cooking Championships.

Tayah started her apprenticeship in 2019 after leaving school midway through year 11.

“Initially this wasn’t the direction I wanted to go,” she said, admitting she had hoped to work a winter at the alpine resorts.

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up 17.5 per cent of the population while Generation Z - aged 10 to 27 years - make up 18.47 per cent.

The Census also found that rental prices in Myrtleford are $80 cheaper than the state’s average, even though renters are paying $55 more than five years ago.

In contrast, the average mortgage repayments for people in the area are up $100 from five years ago to $459, but this is still well below the average of other people across the country are paying.

AWARD WINNER: Tayah Jack with Bright Brewery head chef Alan Davison.

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working here and I’ll dive into something new, and lucky I did because COVID hit soon after and I was able to be paid throughout that period.

“I told Al (Davidson, head chef) when I signed on I ‘would do this well or not do it all’ and this is the mentality the whole way through.”

Tayah describes herself as a competitive person and she enjoys the cooking championships, comparing them to MasterChef where you have criteria, and everything else is very formal.

Alpine council approves major residential development for Bright A MAJOR Bright housing development plan was approved by the Alpine Shire Council at their monthly meeting this week.

Council unanimously approved the Bright Western

Gateway Development Plan to develop 35.01 hectares of land on the western side of Bright.

The development plan presented by Melbourne developers predicts between 283–386 lots

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Detailed design will be determined at the planning permit stage once the development plan has been applied to the site.

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By DEREK OGDEN IN the middle of the last century the only thing populating shopping centre carparks more than Honda Civic models were discarded supermarket trolleys.

Indeed, my little brother was convinced that the latter, metal baskets on wheels, were aliens taking over the Earth.

Since then, the little Honda hatchback diaspora has matched the ‘invaders’ in longevity, if not in numbers.

How things have changed, now it’s the ubiquitous sports utility vehicle that has taken over from Honda’s compact car.

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There is a single Civic that still stands sentinel like Dr Who’s Tardis over shoppers’ world: the 11th generation VTiLX is the only 2022 Honda of its ilk to land Down Under lately, and at $47,200 drive away, $16,200 above the entry-level VTi-S of the current generation and $7600 more than the previous RS range-topper.

The new model could not be more different in looks than those little Honda hatchbacks of yore.

Bigger than the current model, even, the newbie has taken on a sportier character with sleeker bonnet and lower coupe-like roofline.

Minor changes to the present 1.5-litre turbo-petrol fourcylinder engine have upped output to 131 kW (up 4 kW) and 240 Nm (up 20 Nm) on 91 RON petrol.

Power is boosted to 134 kW on premium unleaded.

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STYLING Bigger than the current model in length (4.5 m), with a height of 1.4 m from ground level, the new Civic’s front pillars have been moved to the rear by 50 mm, the roofline and windows have been lowered.

This, together with a sleek bonnet line, adds up to a sportier look than before. LED headlamps are capped by a striking pattern of LED daytime running lights, while out back things are less ‘out there’ than the previous model, with a spoiler integrated in the tailgate, no longer interrupting the driver’s view behind.

A sleek tail-light set-up has been boosted to allow them to be seen better from a distance at night.

Dual tone Y-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels complete the picture INTERIOR The increase in dimensions is translated into a spacious cabin, which despite a lower roofline, is not short on headroom. A clever touch are the front air vents, which are hidden behind a honeycomb panel across the width of the dash.

Seating is black leatherette with red suede accents.

Red stitching pulls the whole

theme together.

INFOTAINMENT A plethora of car system info, such as fuel consumption and distance to empty, plus at this time of year need-toknow outside temperatures, is on offer via a 7-inch LCD screen directly in front of the driver. while occupants can stay connected to the outside world with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

‘Indoors’ can be bathed in relaxing sounds, or otherwise, from a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system with subwoofer. The cabin is designed to offer an immersive space for listening.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The MY22 Civic calls on the reworked 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from the previous model. It now produces 131 kW of power (+4 kW) at 6000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque (+20 Nm) between 1700 and 4500 revs.

Power is put to ground through a continuously variable automatic transmission, driving the front wheels.

SAFETY The new Civic is fitted with Honda Sensing, a suite of features that support the driver to keep as safe as possible.

Standard features include autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic jam assist and driver attention alert.

A pop-up bonnet is designed to reduce possible head injuries of a pedestrian making contact with the

vehicle in a frontal impact.

DRIVING The new Civic is quite civilised when it comes to the drive. Honda says it has been engineered to ‘minimise environmental impact and maximise performance’.

The 1.5-litre turbocharged engine behaves in an unruffled manner under day-to-day city conditions, seemingly slipping through ‘gear shifts’ with time on its hands.

The driver can become more involved via the steering column-mounted shift paddles, switching from Normal to Sport driving mode via a button on the centre console, directly behind the gear lever, for a sportier ride. The steering is direct and has a firm feel, some might say too much at low speeds.

Ride is untroubled on smooth surfaces and han-

dling assured even at speed through bends and on inclines.

Combined urban / highway fuel consumption is put at 6.3 litres per 100 kilometres by the maker.

On test, figures varied from 6.7 litres to 4.7 litres.

With almost constant rain during the period with the VTiLX, much appreciated was the windscreen wiper system which focuses the spray in the direction the wiper is headed, keeping things extra clear, especially at night with the glare of oncoming headlights.

SUMMARY In looks, performance, comfort, convenience and premium pricing, the new Civic VTi-LX is light years away from Honda’s original compact hatch.

Pestilence, war and climate change: different times, too.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE HONDA CIVIC VTI-LX HATCH $47,200 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Honda dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Honda Civic VTi-LX 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder petrol, CVT automatic, FWD)

RATINGS Looks: 6/10 Performance: 8/10 Safety: 7/10 Thirst: 7/10 Practicality: 8/10 Comfort: 6/10 Tech: 8/10 Value: 5/10

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Public notices

Public notices

Public notices

Draft Policies and Plans Council is inviting community feedback on our proposed Fraud and Corruption Control Policy, Community Reference Group Policy and our Governance Rules Policy. Feedback on these draft policies will be received until 27 July 2022.

Council is also seeking community feedback on its draft Tree Management Plan. Feedback on this plan will be received until 12 August 2022.

For more information about the proposed policies and how to have your say, please go to our website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Public-Notices

Tenders To register, input the following link into your browser https://bit.ly/3NEaxNi

C36184

Supply and Delivery of Tracked Loader – Traxcavator Tender closes Wednesday 20 July at 2pm E34974

Prosecco Road – Gateway Entrance Public Art Project Tender closes Wednesday 20 July at 2pm C35039

Panel for Supply & Delivery of Gravel Road Materials A joint tender between Wangaratta Rural City and Benalla Rural City Councils.

Tender closes Wednesday 20 July at 2pm C36211 Grader Towed Roller Tender closes Wednesday 20 July at 2pm C36210 Heavy Duty Reel Mower & Trailer Tender closes Wednesday 20 July at 2pm

For more information or to apply use the following link in your web browser https://bit.ly/3AETZ51

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

Cheshunt and Whitfield Community Meetings

Positions vacant

As a part of Councils Rural Place Making Program, we’ve previously asked the Cheshunt and Whitfield communities to help develop the designs for an upgraded streetscape in town.

Following from our earlier conversations with both communities, Council have progressed with several of the proposed initiatives.

Events Team Leader

Permanent

ICT Service Delivery Coordinator

Permanent

Media and Communications Coordinator Permanent

For more information or to book, please see https://bit.ly/3Ifc3V6

Project Officer - Resilience & Recovery

Part Time/ Fixed Term

These positions close Monday 11 July 2022 at 3pm

These community meetings will provide an update on the matters that are happening within the King Valley for the: · Whitfield Streetscape and Intersection Upgrade · Whitfield Community Park and Adventure Playground · King Valley Gateway Artwork and Entrances · Prosecco Trail · Cheshunt Streetscape

Cafe Attendant Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

Casual

Child Care Educators L2 & L3

Casual

Community Care Worker

Casual

Customer Experience Officer Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

Casual

Domestic Care Worker

Casual

Cheshunt Meeting When: Wednesday 13 July from 5pm Where: Cheshunt Community Hall

Supervisor - Front of House Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre

Casual

Whitfield Meeting When: Wednesday 20 July from 5pm Where: Whitfield Community Hall (AC Swinburne Pavilion)

These positions close Monday 3 October 2022 at 3pm

Community members will have the opportunity to view some draft designs and be informed of the next steps.

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

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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

j.herry@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Visit our website or send your resume and cover letter to admin@evansshoes.com.au

• Beechworth Location • Fulltime, Permanent • $67,926 - $100,740 per annum, plus super Applications close 4pm Friday, 22 July 2022

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EMPLOYMENT

BOSCHS EDWARD STREET BUTCHERS

1st/2nd Year Apprentice Butcher and/ or Fully Qualified Butcher We are seeking an enthusiastic 1st or 2nd year Apprentice Butcher and/or Fully Qualified Butcher.

Attributes you must possess for this position are punctual, well presented, enthusiastic, willingness to learn and an ability to work safely in a fast paced team environment.

Full time position with some Saturday work required.

Personally deliver your resume in store at Boschs Edward Street Butchery, 2A Edwards Street, Wangaratta.

For further enquiries contact Brenton on (03) 5721 4361.

Applications close 4pm Friday, 29 July 2022 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to apply.

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

Health Care Workers

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TEACHING POSITIONS Student Population 685 St Mary of the Angels Secondary College is currently seeking suitably qualified educators with the ability to teach in the following areas: ; ; ; ; ;

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St Mary of the Angels Nathalia is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College that is committed to exploring and embracing the Franciscan values of inclusivity, social justice and right relationship with creation. We are a College that offers a variety of educational pathways inclusive of a comprehensive senior school program. Our learning culture focuses on collaborative practice, professional learning teams and the use of data to enhance the learning opportunities for our students.

Graduates/Fourth year students are welcome to apply.

Relocation Support negotiable.

Semester 2, 2022 Position starts are also available.

Applications should include: ; A cover letter ; Response to the Key Selection Criteria ; Curriculum Vitae, including three professional referees.

Key Selection Criteria and Role Description: www.smotanathalia.catholic.edu.au/about/employment Applications to be emailed to: principal@smotanathalia.catholic.edu.au APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 11TH JULY, 2022 St Mary of the Angels community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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

Closing Date: 20/07/2022 As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccination is mandatory for all staff.

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT Shelley’s Country Bakehouse

Maternal and Child Health Nurse Temporary Part-Time (0.6 EFT 22.8 hours per week) until December 2022.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring nurse to join our small and dedicated team providing a suite of Maternal and Child Health services to young families in the Benalla community.

You will be responsible for

Delivery of Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health services

Working in and contributing to a supportive and learning team environment

Ensuring a high degree of service and client satisfaction.

To be successful you will need:

To be a registered nurse and midwife

Have post graduate Maternal and Child Health qualifications

Experience in clinical health nursing and service delivery.

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

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Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Wednesday 20 July 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Maternal and Child Health Team Leader Leanne Webb on (03) 5760 2600.

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

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The Case Support Worker is a position auspiced by Centre Against Violence and is based in the Ovens Murray Orange Door.

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%SSENTIAL -ANDATORY QUALIlCATIONS A recognised Social Work degree or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree or a recognised Diploma of Community Services Work. s 2 years experience in the Child Protection field. s Valid Driver’s Licence s A current Working With Children’s Check card #ONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Sally Dare a/Area Operations Manager Child Protection Sally.dare@dffh.vic.gov.au 2EFERENCE NUMBER Please quote DFFH/CPP4/OMAx9 in your application. !PPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday 17 July 2022 For more information about this opportunity, please go to www.careers. vic.gov.au and download a position description to view departmental information, the selection criteria, our pre-employment screening requirements and our Diversity and Inclusion commitments.

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WALKERS WANTED

SURVEYOR Our Wangaratta office is an easy 2.5hrs drive up the Hume Freeway from Melbourne in the heart of North East Victoria. We have great access to the high country, snow fields, wineries, gourmet food regions and much more.

The position is ideal for a Registered/ Licensed Surveyor (NSW or Victoria), however we will consider a recent Graduate or Survey Technician. Your work will include a wide variety of project types in a growing consulting practice. We are a multidiscipline company ( www.tomkinson.com ) and you will work within a professional team and be able to grow your own career while maintaining a good work-life balance.

Our projects are varied, from large staged residential estates down to small RE/FLS/ Setouts and you will be expected to take a lead in those projects that suit your skillset.

We have recently expanded our services to include aerial surveying (drone). This position will have the opportunity to work in this space and improve our service offering.

TOMKINSON offers competitive salaries and conditions that reflect your value and lifestyle.

Confidential enquiries or applications can be made to Peter Gall (Regional Manager North East).

Email: pgall@tomkinson.com Mob: 0432 656 788

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

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

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: Achievement of competencies of an Enrolled Nurse in accordance with criteria as prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Health Reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards.

Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent clinical care standards in accordance with Benalla Health’s philosophy, policies and procedures.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others.

An ability to represent as a patient advocate.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentially.

Benalla Health offers a working environment that encourages professional development and embraces the concept of work/life balance, whilst striving for excellence.

The successful applicant (upon appointment) will undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Check for preemployment safety screening purposes.

For more information regarding the role contact: Nicole Gulavin, Clinical Support Nurse on (03) 5761 4775.

Benalla Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to Child Safety. This includes establishing and maintaining child safe and child friendly environments.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please visit www.benallahealth.org.au to apply. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Casual Assistant Gardener An outstanding opportunity exists for a motivated all-rounder to join our busy gardening team at the Brown Family Wine Group’s HQ in Milawa.

What’s involved: Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor your primary responsibilities will be to support the gardening team with the day-to-day management of our extensive grounds, including mowing, weeding, spraying, irrigation and a range of horticultural enterprises. In addition to this you may be asked to assist with the set-up of our on-site events.

About you: Enthusiastic and motivated you will have previous gardening/ landscaping experience, enjoy working outdoors and able to work unsupervised. Ideally you will have a ChemCert Accreditation, Working from Heights and Chainsaw tickets as well as a HR Forklift Licence. It’s also essential that you have excellent health and fitness in order to meet the physical requirements of this role.

More Information: Further information and a position description may be obtained by emailing careers@brownfwg.com.au or by calling Allyce on (03) 57 205 500. Applications should be submitted prior to close of business on Friday 22nd July 2022.

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Business Manager FCJ College Benalla is a dynamic and vibrant Catholic learning community steeped in a rich history of serving the Benalla and surrounding region for over 120 years. We are a Co-Educational Years 7-12 school with an annual enrolment between 350-400 situated 2 hours North East of Melbourne via the Hume Highway.

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Personal Notices DEATH NOTICES FISK Darrell Gregory.

1/9/1958 – 2/7/2022 Taken away far too soon.

Our hearts are broken, and you will be truly missed, our lives will never be the same.

You’re the best husband and father in the world.

Son of Roy (dec) and Nancy.

Adored and loving husband of Sharon.

Amazing father and father-in-law to Ash and Leah, Nathan (dec), Brad and Nicole.

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By THOMAS CHAMBEYRON CREATIVITY was on display at the Wangaratta Library on Wednesday as part of the school holiday program. With paintbrushes in hand and rocks on demand, primary school aged children, including 8 year old Piper Mathews (pictured) enjoyed ‘Painted Rocks’, making colourful rock creatures from the little treasures they had found. If you missed out on Wednesday’s event don’t be too disappointed as school holiday activities continue next week with ‘Watercolour Monsters’ on Tuesday and Fun with Solargraphy on Wednesday. For more information call 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

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AFWL dreams come true SPORT

Permit refusal Mayor annoyed as councillors reject 56 lot subdivision plans on Mason Street

A PLANNING permit application for the staged subdivision of 56 lots of land on Mason Street in Wangaratta has been refused by Rural City of Wangaratta councillors.

Councillors considered a report from council officers on Tuesday night which recommended the permit be rejected because it didn’t meet requirements of the Wangaratta Planning

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Scheme due to the absence of public open space for the emerging community and failed to respond to the (significant) vegetation on the subject land.

Mayor Dean Rees, who attended the meeting virtual-

lots and an easement of drainage.

Nine public objections had shown concern about the open spaces the subdivision would take away and the loss of trees and vegetation.

Cr Rees said he reached out to the Department of Environment and Water Planning and said they were happy with the subdivision to be granted in its current

ly, put forward an alternate motion to have the permit granted by council.

“This is good for Wangaratta,” he said.

“We have huge amounts of land as open space that we can’t afford to maintain correctly.”

Under the plan’s design, the subdivision would have required a loss of native vegetation and public space in order to create housing

form, reiterating they were happy with the number of trees and vegetation planned to be cut down.

Other councillors rejected the alternate motion, voting against the mayor and Cr Harvey Benton, fearing the design of the plan would risk too great a loss of native vegetation in the area.

“I’m worried that unless we have controls in place, we run the risk of losing

trees and vegetation unnecessarily,” Cr Irene Grant said.

After Cr Harry Bussell said he would not support the motion, Cr Rees expressed his frustrations.

“You’re the one who says we need more subdivisions, more opportunities, more growth, to obtain more rates and you’re saying no, aren’t you hypocritical?” he said.

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DEATH NOTICES

RYAN, Toni Maree.

Passed away July 2, 2022.

Aged 64 years.

We are saddened by the loss of dear Toni.

No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, you will remain.

A smiling face and a heart of gold.

The best this world could ever hold.

Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through, We will always love and remember you.

Loving niece of Clarrie and Margaret (dec), and cousin to Kaylene, Janelle and Tania Fischer, and families.

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Wangaratta students compare admirably

MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

New members are always welcome.

For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+.

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

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

For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

Wang Repair Café returns

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

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

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

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

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

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

SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE

FISK, Darrell.

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Country stacks up in VCE

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc

BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many compared to Cathedral’s KELLY other factors that contribute 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta as getting into a university High School had a lesser mecourse of their choice.

Wangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewith adversity from the pan- when compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton scores released by the Victo- and had a median Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study 40+, placing ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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Victorian and New South Wales border residents will be able to travel into Victoria by showing their driver’s licence or other formal photo ID, to access the services they need.

Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead.

year local graduates Kayla Fisher

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

their university offers yesterday.

PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

Teens look to the future with uni

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

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

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

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

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

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

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

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

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

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

offers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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To our Uncle Darrell, Our hearts are broken.

To a wonderful man ZKR KDV ¿OOHG our lives with so much laughter, We now promise you this hereafter; We will keep your famous quotes alive, So that in our hearts this is not goodbyes.

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FISK, Darrell.

HEATH, Alfred John (Jack).

July 6, 1999.

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Ph 0428 970 591.

~ Kevin and Renate, Reid and Emma, Sheridan and Marc.

Members of the Combined Probus Club of Wangaratta West are greatly saddened by the passing of our esteemed member Greg.

Greg was an enthusiastic and valued member of our club and will be sadly missed.

Deepest sympathy to Greg’s family.

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OUR LIVES WILL NEVER, EVER BE THE SAME.

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Aussie cricketers are gunning for gold AUSTRALIA’S women’s cricketers have set two lofty goals for their historic Commonwealth Games campaign.

First, win the gold medal when women’s Twenty20 cricket debuts at a Games.

“We are going over there to win gold, there’s no doubt about that,” captain Meg Lanning told reporters on Thursday.

“We go out there to win every game that we can and the first Common-

wealth Games medal up for grabs in women’s cricket is certainly something we’re striving for.”

Secondly, Lanning wants her team - a trailblazer in 50-over cricket - to now push the proverbial boundaries of what can be achieved in the T20 format.

“It’s something we have spoken about as a group as a whole and also within our skill groups as well, in terms of how do we get that little bit better and push

the boundaries that little bit more than we have in the past,” Lanning said.

“We have got a couple of things we have been working on both as a team and individually as well.”

Australia enter the Birmingham Commonwealth Games starting on July 28 as world No.1 in T20 cricket.

And Lanning said a recent coaching change had been seamless, with Shelley Nitschke taking over

as interim coach following Matthew Mott’s departure to coach England’s men’s white-ball teams.

Nitschke, hot favourite to win the head coaching role on a permanent basis when a decision is made later this year, has echoed Mott’s mantra: be brave.

“It is going to look and feel slightly different with Shell in charge as opposed to Motty,” Lanning said.

“But both similar messaging in terms of how we

“Being part of that bigger Australian team which is something we really want to embrace,” she said.

“To represent Australia on a really big stage, a new platform for the game to be able to reach a new audience, is something that is really exciting for the sport.

“It’s hugely special. I grew up watching a lot of the Commonwealth Games and I just love the team atmosphere.”

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want to play the game, take the game on, we certainly want to go out there and be aggressive and play with a lot of freedom.”

The Australians leave on Monday for Ireland where they will play four games, two each against Ireland and Pakistan.

Lanning expects those fixtures to be a perfect tune-up for Australia’s Games campaign which opens against world No.4 India on July 29.

COMEBACK: Hawthorn skipper Ben McEvoy’s return to the AFL is truly inspirational, says coach Sam Mitchell.

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Hawks captain McEvoy an inspiration: Mitchell

HAWTHORN captain Ben McEvoy’s AFL comeback from a fractured neck is being lauded as “genuinely inspirational” by his coach Sam Mitchell.

McEvoy will play his first game since round two when the Hawks host Adelaide on Sunday.

“There’s this great feeling not just because it’s Ben McEvoy and he’s back and he’s the captain of the club, but also what we have seen him go through,” Mitchell told reporters on Thursday.

“You will have seen little bits and pieces of him doing some strange exercises just trying to strengthen his neck with towels around his head.

“We throw around ‘inspirational’ for lots of stories but it’s genuinely inspirational how he has gone about it.

“Early on, he’s on an elliptical (trainer) in a hard neck brace and then he’s doing agility work and running laps with a neck brace.

“It has been unbelievable how

he has gone about it.”

McEvoy’s round-two game is his sole AFL match this year - he missed the season-opener because of COVID-19 related protocols.

But Mitchell said such was McEvoy’s tenacity since suffering a small neck fracture at training in late March, the skipper was primed to play on Sunday.

“The fitness coaches said he can come straight back in, he has done so much training and so much work he doesn’t need to play 50 per cent

Boomer Landale headed to NBA’s Phoenix BOOMERS’ big man Jock Landale is firmly in the hunt for an NBA championship ring after being officially traded to the Phoenix Suns.

The 26-year-old centre impressed in his debut season with the San Antonio Spurs and will now head to the Western Conference powerhouse after being acquired for cash considerations.

He’d been traded from the Spurs to the Atlanta Hawks, but is again on the move just weeks later.

Now he’ll be a bench op-

tion for a Suns outfit that lost in the 2020-21 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, before falling in the playoffs’ second-round against the Dallas Mavericks this season.

He joins a loaded roster that includes legendary point guard Chris Paul, emerging superstar Devin Booker and former No.1 draft pick Deandre Ayton, although the Suns are exploring trade offers for the latter.

They could yet improve further, with former league

MVP Kevin Durant having requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, with the Suns and Miami Heat reportedly his destinations of choice.

Landale gave the Spurs 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds a game in less than 11 minutes per outing, scoring his points at a tidy clip of 49.5 per cent from the field.

The Boomer was part of the side that won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, while he helped Melbourne United to the 2021 NBL title.

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game time, he can play the whole game ... that’s a great testament to the work he has done,” he said.

“He is still a human so he’s still going to have his own anxieties, he hasn’t played footy for a long time now.”

Forward Jack Gunston will miss the Marvel Stadium fixture against his former side Adelaide after the mid-week death of his father.

And the Hawks have ruled out midfielder James Worpel (shoulder) and defender Lachlan Bram-

ble (back) for the rest of the season.

Worpel requires shoulder surgery but Mitchell dismissed speculation the on-baller may leave Hawthorn.

“He’s a contracted player ... he is a proven A-grade player at AFL level,” Mitchell said.

“He hasn’t had the season that he would like but he’s going to be a very good AFL player for us in the future and we’re looking forward to seeing his best next season.”

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Jordan Petaia earns Wallabies fullback crack JORDAN Petaia will get his chance at fullback but Suliasi Vunivalu has been made to wait for a Wallabies debut after being overlooked to play England in Brisbane’s second Test.

Andrew Kellaway’s hamstring injury in training this week and Tom Banks’ broken arm in the first Test defeat of England has allowed coach Dave Rennie to give the prodigious 22-year-old a crack in his 18th Test.

But code-hopper and Queensland Reds teammate Vunivalu won’t slot into the

wing position Petaia vacated, with another former NRL product Tom Wright instead filling the void.

Fit again and fresh off the birth of his first child, Taniela Tupou returns and No.13 Hunter Paisami will also start at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, while Matt Philip replaces the suspended Darcy Swain in the second row.

Nick Frost could debut off the bench while Jake Gordon has again beaten Tate McDermott to the bench halfback spot. Noah Lolesio

will wear the No.10 again.

With Quade Cooper (calf) injured, James O’Connor will be hopeful of some minutes in Brisbane after warming the bench in a lastminute call up in Perth.

“It’s great to have Taniela back this week and he’s extremely excited to pull on the gold jersey in his hometown,” Rennie said.

“Equally, Jordy is looking forward to the opportunity at fullback and of course it will be a proud night for Nick and his family for his Test debut.

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SCOREBOARD

JUBILEE GOLF CLUB Saturday, July 2 Winner: Kellie Roberts 36.

Ball winners: Melody Adams (2) 36, Carolyn Haigh 33.

NTP: 4th Melody Adams, 8th Yogie Naidoo, 13th Yogie Naidoo, 17th Carolyn Haigh.

Saturday, July 2 Stableford 1st Round Captains Trophy A Grade Winner: Gordon Paterson 41.

B Grade Winner: Alex Jones 37.

C Grade Winner: Fraser Jeffrey 37.

D Grade Winner: Rob Skase 36.

Ball Winners Joe Marjanovic (2) 39, Rodney Sebire 37, Trevor Gunn 36, Ian Dinsdale 36, Jez Rigoni 36, Andrew Charles 36, Alex Gibbs 35, Neville Hogan 35, Attila Kungl 35, Ian Mills 35, Martin Van Rhee 35, Barry McLeod 34, Jeff Elliott 34, Robert Voss 34.

Super Nine Club Shirt: Josie Fitrzsimons 22.

Aroma Deli: Phil Ockwell 21.

2 Balls: Joe Marjanovic 21.

NTP: 4th Dave O’Connor, 8th Jez Rigoni, 16th Ethan Bell, 17th Gordon Paterson Sunday, July 3 Stableford A Grade: Daryl Johnstone 36.

B Grade: Jack Davies 37.

Ball winners: Richard Arnold (2) 36, Isaac Willett 35, Kim Arnold 34, Joe Marjanovic 33, Peter Evans 33, Trevor Morris 32.

NTP: 4th Mick Reidy, 13th Joe Marjanovic.

Monday, July 4 Stableford Veterans A Grade: Ian Dinsdale 34.

B Grade: Ian Mills 41.

Ball winners: Michael Baillie 37, Alex Gibbs 34, Michael Monro 33, Keith Moorhead 33.

NTP: 4th Roger Barker, 8th Mike Monro, 13th Phil Densten.

Tuesday, July 5 Ladies Ambrose Winners: Kay O’SheaKathie Hyland-Josie Fitzsimons 62.16.

Ball winners: Wendy Hogan-Vicki Moorhead 74.75, Linda Stone-Jill Aalbwdl 76.24.

NTP: 4th Vicki Moorhead, 8th Sue Clayton, 13th Linda Stone.

Wednesday, July 6 Par A Grade: Jez Rigoni +2.

B Grade: Michael Baillie +1.

C Grade: Mitch Howe -4.

Ball winners Steve McNaughton (2) +1, Mark Dean +1, Neville Hogan 0, Pat Grady -1, Attila Kungl -1, Pat Ernst -1, John Porter -2.

NTP: 4th Pat Grady, 8th Steve McNaughton, 13th Ian Mills, 17th Pat Ernst.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB Womens Competition: June 28 Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Jenny Kerr 13 C/B. Runner Up: Marg Price 13.

Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Lorraine Adams 30 C/B. Runner Up: Gail Dodd 30 C/B. Ball Winners: Carolyn Sullivan 30, Carol Coghill 30.

Men’s Competition June 29 9 hole Par Winner: John Walker - 1.

Runner Up: Arthur Ingarfield - 3.

18 hole PAR Winner: Glenn Burns + 4.

Runner Up: Barry Thompson + 3.

NTP: 4th Matt Nicolosi, 7th Phillip Moss, 9th Glenn Burns, 11th Luke Kelly, 13th William Dodd, 16th Barry Thompson.

Womens Competition: June 30 Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Carolyn Sullivan 30.

Runner Up: Lorraine Adams 28 C/B. Men’s Competition: July 2 18 Hole Comp Monthly Medal sponsored by Drummond Golf (STROKE) A Grade Winner: Chris Martens 68 A Grade Runner Up: Ian Rundall 71 C/B. Ball Winners: Tom McAtee, Jarred Clark, Greg Sullivan, Kurt Schubert, Ashley Clayton, Zachary O’Collins.

B Grade Winner: Neville Mc Cormick 69.

B Grade Runner up: Phillip Moss 70.

Ball Winners: Graeme Ray, Ray Hutton, Phillip Winnell, Alastair McLean, Arthur Ingarfield, Barry Thompson.

NTP: 4th Tony Holden, 9th Barry Thompson, 11th Paul Oats ( Domino’s Voucher), 16th Kurt Schubert ($15 Apco Voucher).

Secret 6: Greg Sullivan.

Birdie 2nd: Russell Wallace.

TARRA GOLF CLUB Tarrawingee Golf Club results Saturday, July 2 Monthly Medal Stroke Winner: Charlie Timma 102-30-72.

Runner up: Pete Nolan nett 74.

Balls: Mark Nolan nett 75.

NTP: 2nd Leo McCoy, 4th Leo McCoy, 8th Hollywoods Award Leo McCoy. Secretaries Award Manny Tanirau.

Captains Award Terry Ousley.

Golf to be played on Saturday, July 9 is the Foursomes Championships.

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

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

Tarra Ladies Golf The Tarra Ladies played their July Monthly Medal on Tuesday, July 5.

Winner was Toni Wilson Nett 67.

R/up was Joan Quarrell Nett 75.

John Stokes NTP on the 2nd Cindy Hardy.

NTP: 13th Toni Wilson.

CROQUET Results for Monday, July 4 are as follows: Julie Davey and Terry Wilson d Wilma Bright and Heather Gulbin 7/4, Elise Downes and Bronwyn Townsend d Wendy Burgess and Lauren Kazenwadel 7/5, Nathan Reynolds and Joan Guttormsen d Joan Dyson and gavan Kelly 7/4, Elaine Mudge and Margaret Bennett d Wendy Waddington and Dawn Wind 7/2, Janet Kelly d

WARM UP: David O’Keefe has a hit on the range before his round at the Wangaratta Golf Club.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Maureen O’Keefe 7/2.

On Monday Heather Gulbin and Elise Downes both scored Hoops-in-One, coincidently from hoop one to hoop two in both cases.

On Wednesday, ricochet croquet returned after a three month break with Lauren Kazenwadel and Terry Wilson victorious over Joan Guttormsen and Andy Barbero 18/14 in a two hour game.

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

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

Visitors and new players are welcome.

Just contact one of the numbers listed below.

Club contacts are president Janet Kelly on 0429166016 and captain Lauren Kazenwadel on 0455023538.

WARBY WALKERS Sunday, July3 Bruarong (east of Stanley)

On Sunday morning seven keen walkers set out to do the climb up Bruarong Lane to the Escarpment Road in Stanley State Forest.

The frost was heavy on the ground, but we walked in a speed that warmed us up.

The day was a beautiful winter’s day with mostly clear blue sky, and generally quite still with a few exceptions when the wind became strong and cold.

We found a pleasant spot to have our morning coffee break and then later our lunch, which was enjoyed in the long forgotten mining settlement of Hillsborough.

The views from the escarpment were spectacular, with snow capped peaks on the far away mountain ranges.

A glittering body of water could be seen, that we assumed was Lake Hume.

As we have carried out multiple walks in the area, we enjoyed pointing out in what direction this or that walk was.

All of us were keen do the longest of the walks on offer, so we ended up doing a bit of exploration of the area.

We realised that we were walking down a road that was bringing us away from where we wanted to go, so back up the hill we trotted, happy that we had worked it all out but also content that we were trudging through a beautiful forest.

We found our way back down the hill to where the cars were parked, and so after a 12 km walk we had a very nice hot drink with more social time before we parted to head home.

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A shorter option of about 11k excludes the climb up Kangaroo Hill.

Both walks include a creek crossing, so BYO spare footwear and poles.

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MATCH PREVIEWS Lions set to face their Demons ROUND

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ANYONE’S GAME: Mic Larkings (pictured) and the Mialwa A grade squad face one of their biggest threats when they play Whorouly tomorrow.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

TOMORROW’S netball showdown between Milawa and Whorouly at the Milawa Recreation Reserve is shaping up to be an important match for both squads, with the Demons looking to bounce back from a rare loss, and the Lions angling for another top four scalp in the run up to finals.

Whorouly belted out a 20 goal win over fourth placed Benalla All Blacks last round, while Milawa lost to Tarrawingee by just two goals.

However, when the two first went head-to-head back in round six, Milawa came out on top with a 3347 win over Whorouly.

For Lions’ co-coach Ebony Allen, her side is reaping the benefits of their effort at training, coming good at the right end of the season.

“We have really stepped it up in the last few weeks, we’ve been focussing really hard at training on certain plays and what we want to work on,” she said.

“So far, it’s been paying off, all the hard work we’ve put in, so we’re really happy with how things are going hopefully we can keep it up for the last few games.

“Milawa are quite a quick side and they’re a very experienced side, they’ve been playing together for a while now and they’re always been one of those teams to beat.

“But we’re really happy with how we’re playing at the moment, we’ve got a lot of confidence with the last

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couple of games going into this weekend that we can match it with them.”

Milawa coach Stacey Lamb had nothing but praise for her maroon-clad counterpart, and said the match would be a difficult one for her side.

“Eb Allen is doing great things out there as a young coach and with beating a top three side in Benalla last week she has started to see all her work pay off,” she said.

“Last time we played Whorouly it was a tough game and I suspect this week will be no different - they are a good side and have a good mix of youth and experience, height and speed.

“We have goal shooter, Mikeala Cose, back after a holiday to New Zealand and she gives us a height option in the goal ring - before her trip away she was playing fabulous netball.

“I love that the league and ladder is closer this year.

“It creates great games each week and teams need to play their best netball week in, week out.”

In other round 15 matches, Bright head over to Goorambat, the Hawks play the Blues at home, King Valley will try for an upset win over the Bombers, and Tarrawingee face off against Moyhu.

Massive day of action for King Valley at Whitfield KING Valley United supporters and players are primed for a massive day at Whitfield tomorrow, with the stars aligning to keep the action going from the morning to well into the night.

The main event is the WorkSafe Country Club Game between the Roos and Bonnie Doon, with pre-game festivities kicking off from 12.30pm, incorporated into the club’s life members and sponsors day.

The WorkSafe Country Club Program provides an opportunity to share the message of workplace safety whilst also giving back to the football community by bringing AFL and netball talent to the clubs, holding engaging activations and honouring the hard work of the clubs’ volunteers.

WorkSafe Country Club ambassador and Western Bulldogs premiership player Tom Boyd has been in attendance at the club this week and will be at the ground on game day, participating in team training and gameday festivities.

The club also ran a mental health workshop for players on Tuesday night.

There will also be some curtain

raiser matches tomorrow, with the W&DJFL under 14 and 17 Kangaroos playing Mansfield at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve.

A coffee van will also be in attendance, serving up free coffee all day.

The festivities will continue after the senior match, with the club hosting a beer pong tournament in the clubrooms from 6pm.

Club president Steve Beavis said the day is shaping up to be one of the biggest on the club’s calendar.

“We’re looking forward to it, a lot of planning’s gone into it with our volunteers and committee,” he said.

“There’s a bit of excitement around.

“The Easter round’s always a big round for us with the campers and the tradition of having that game for the Easter round, but we thought it was a good opportunity to give a bit back to our life members and sponsors by incorporating it with this day.

“I think we’re going to be expecting a really big crowd, and to add in the junior football as well, it might tip the Easter round for us.”

SPEAKING OF SAFETY: Tom Boyd, pictured speaking at an earlier WorkSafe Country Club Game, has been around the King Valley FNC this week and will be at the ground to see the Roos take on Bonnie Doon.

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TEAMWORK: (from left) Eamon Mullins and Phoebe Bosley go head-to-head with Will Bonwick and Richard Morgan at Monday’s table tennis night at the Oxley hall.

PHOTO: Jason Mullins

Players flock to Oxley table tennis

THE Oxley hall was alive with the sound of ping pong balls being belted around and stroked in last Monday’s night of fun.

And the smiles on the faces of all 20 players were a true indication of the interactions and enjoyment the weekly table tennis provides.

It was a night with the birds, love birds, chooks, blue bonnets and high flyers of all varieties, and the sky was the limit.

In a very ‘eggciting’ game, ‘old chooks’ Lucy Uebergang and Julie Reid tried to rattle the cage of

‘spring chickens’ Janet Heath and June Uebergang.

The feathers were flying from the first stroke, as each pair fed each other with ‘pellets’ and grass roots shots to and from all parts of the table and beyond.

A great scramble which eventually saw Heath and Uebergang Snr win in a boil-over 21-20.

After removing his golden fleece, Jason Mullins joined forces with Richard ‘the lion heart’ Morgan, to take on ‘first man’ Adam Bosley and ‘the bloke

across the road’ Manni Poulos in what proved to be the event of the night.

With all players displaying agility, ability, tenacity and velocity, it emulated Marc Antony’s words to Cleopatra: “we didn’t come here to talk.”

Putting all her knowledge and strengths into the contest, Dianne Feldtman lined up with Brian ‘from back of ’ Bourke, to face up to the ‘flying blue bonnets’, Eamon Mullins and William Bonwick.

Spectators were well entertained by all four players’ cutting and slicing

and Crispin took the game right up to Cole and Bosley.

But having experience up their sleeves and knowing their way around the table, Cole and Bosley took the honours.

It was a ‘family affair’ when Janet and Don Heath, and Deb Humphries and Martin Butcher met at the table for a game that everyone certainly enjoyed every cent of their $2 entry fee for the night.

From the word ‘go’, the ladies were the driving forces as they encouraged and instilled confidence in their ‘boys’, to give the

before ripping powerful drives.

Following a well-earned win by Feldtman and Bourke, a re-match was penciled in for next week.

When the ‘girls at the front counter’, Kate Cole, and the multitalented Phoebe Bosley joined forces to take on ‘love birds’ Archie Crispin and his girlfriend, Charlie Maclean, it was a game of ‘fun for all’.

Making her debut performance at the sport, Maclean quickly showed there was plenty of untapped talent just waiting for the lid to come off, when she

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When asked who won, hugs and kisses said it all - love all.

And following the night’s hard work at the tables, everyone enjoyed recapping the night’s activities, while also enjoying a cuppa and ‘the best homemades in town’.

Adults and secondary schoolers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the group, which meets at the Oxley hall each Monday night, beginning at 7pm - bring your own bat and $2 entry fee.

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Wangaratta Knights rugby returns home to Glenrowan THIS Sunday the Wangaratta Knights return to Glenrowan after five weeks on the road.

The Knights’ Ladies are frsh of a good winning run as they face CSU Mud Dogs on home soil.

With only four rounds left the Knights have a hard run home before finals playing both first and second teams twice.

However, the Knights have recruited well this season so will be itching to gain a win over the Mud Dogs, but with several players out

due to work commitments they will have to play as a tight unit to be victorious.

The men’s team play Wodonga Wombats, a hard game for them but at full strength they will give it their all.

Ladders: Men’s Wodonga Wombats 22, Wangaratta Knights 10, Corowa Cougars 9, Bonegilla Gorillas 6.

Ladies Benalla Wolfpack 18, CSU Mud

Dogs 16, Wodonga Storm 12, Wangaratta Knights 12, Corowa Cougars 8, Wombats 0.

This Sunday’s games: 10am: Ladies Benalla Wolfpack V Wodonga Storm.

11:15am: Men’s Bonegilla V Corowa.

1pm: Ladies CSU Mud Dogs V Wangaratta Knights 2:15pm: Ladies Wodonga Wombats V Corowa Cougars.

3:30pm: Men’s Wang Knights V Wodonga Wombats.

KEEN: Wangaratta Knights play Wodonga Wombats this weekend.

NORTH EAST: (Back row L-R) Bill Clear, Matilda Baker, Makayla Pool, Grace Castello, Tanner Godenzi, Josh Wells, Clarence Lampa, Oscar Maiden, Blake Boon, Ashish Basnat, Keith Quinn, (front row L-R) Sophie Berry, Maddison Ryan, Makaih McCallum, Cooper Kimball, Oliver Clear, Kazu Anderson-Ohata (Bat Boy), Roman Ilievski, Ayla McCallum, Noah Boyd.

North East under 14s compete at winter championships in Bendigo THE under 14’s state winter baseball championships were played in Bendigo over the weekend.

North East Baseball Association sent a squad of 16 to play against teams from Latrobe Valley, Geelong, Bendigo and a team from B.V. All Stars, which was an all-girls side.

North East’s first game was against the All Stars and played at the Strathfieldsaye Reserve.

Both teams scored five

runs each in their first turn at bat, the maximum allowed in each inning at these carnivals.

All Stars added another four in their next dig but North East could only manage to get three runners across the plate before they lost their third out and time had run out.

All Stars won nine runs to North East seven.

The second game saw North East up against the Bendigo team.

Although both sides were getting the bat to ball, their fielding did not allow any runs to be scored in the first innings.

Bendigo was first to score when they had four runs scored in the second while North East managed to bring in one run in their turn at bat.

With some very good fielding by both sides, neither team could add to their score for the rest of the game.

Bendigo won four runs to

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These sessions will be driven by Craig Biddiscombe, Ricky Coburn, and Justin McMahon to help develop our regions junior coaches for years to come.

The session will run out of the Wangaratta Sports and Development Centre from 6.30pm.

Auskick Numbers A snapshot of the Auskick numbers from the southern half of the AFLNEB region shows considerable numbers learning the basics of our great game. Wangaratta and Benalla centres have rebounded well from the pandemic years, while the growth of Bright and Myrtleford Auskick centres is a nod to the hard work

North East one.

In their third game for the day, North East were up against Geelong.

The inexperience and not knowing each other’s game was playing a big part in North East’s game by not backing each other in their fielding and they were running short of players who had pitched or caught in pressure games before.

To their credit, their batting was of a good standard and the encouragement from

their coaches both Keith Quinn and Michael (Bill) Clear gave them, saw them group together to stick with the Geelong team for most of the game to go down by two runs in the end.

Geelong seven runs to North East five.

Sunday’s game saw North East playing Latrobe Valley.

Lapse in concentration got to the North East in this game, they would get an opposition player out and forget about the runner that was on

those volunteers have completed in making the program well-organised and fun!

Wangaratta Auskick – 301, Greta Auskick – 52, Whorouly Auskick – 40, Myrtleford Auskick – 90, Bright Auskick – 53, Benalla Auskick – 231

Permit Extension

Following application from leagues for Special Consideration on the Permit Area Agreements, AFLNEB have granted Special Consideration as listed below.

The intent of the considerations is to give reserve grade sides across the AFL NEB region greater accessibility to players for the remainder of the 2022 season.

The listed conditions are specific to: Ovens & Murray FNL Reserve Grade, Ovens & King FNL Reserve Grade, Tallangatta & District FL Reserve Grade, Upper Murray FNL Reserve Grade.

base.

Although they did not win any games, the experience that these first time carnival players gained and the knowledge of the game that they gained from their coaches will be of great benefit in their future years as baseballers.

Steph Odewahn and Rennae Berry were North East scorers and have all stats of each player’s game, something that will be appreciated in future years.

After consultation with relevant stakeholders AFLNEB confirms the following to assist the grades above: 1. A player that has not played with a club prior to 30th June on an eligible permit, shall be permitted to do so. These players will not be eligible for finals.

2. A player of any club on a bye week, will be permitted to obtain a permit to play for another club.

3. All other permit conditions between each league will remain as set out at the start of the season.

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WANGARATTA Rovers’ indigenous player Tristan Lenaz can’t wait for this weekend’s indigenous round where his side meets Lavington at home.

It’s the first time in the Ovens and Murray’s history that this round has featured in the fixture as the league looks to lead the way as a positive force for change in society.

Former Albury and Wodonga Raiders footballer Dean Heta has been hailed as the pioneer who initially set the ball rolling for a league-wide celebration of the region’s diversity and Indigenous culture.

Lenaz has also been a major figure in getting the indigenous round off the

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ground, especially at WJ Findlay Oval “It’s a great time for the O&M and a great privilege to be a part of this initiative,” Lenaz said.

“It’s taken some time to get to this point but from here on in hopefully we can make round 12 of the O&M indigenous round every year.

“It’s a great opportunity to give back to the artists and elders and their mobs.”

Tomorrow afternoon will be a great spectacle with Uncle Darren Atkinson doing a welcome to country, while

Taylor Hampton, a Ngiyampaa/Wiradjuri man, will play the didgeridoo.

Kamilya White has designed Wangaratta Rovers’ indigenous jumper and the council has painted the aboriginal flag in the centre circle.

“It’s going to be a deadly day,” Lenaz said.

“It’s NAIDOC week, there’s going to be a smoking ceremony and Kamilya White has put together an awesome jersey for the players to wear.

“The jersey represents Wangaratta geographically and also the people in the area.”

The jumper design depicts the significance of the country within and surrounding

Wangaratta.

More specifically, the two outer stripes represent both the Ovens and King rivers which intersect at the bottom, referencing the town’s geography.

This concept is further portrayed by the ‘meeting place’ symbol within the focal hawk, highlighting the key role that the club plays in bringing the community together.

The centred stripe tributes these individuals, including club members, players and supporters.

To further celebrate First Nations cultures and the special role they play in the great game of Australian Rules, the names of the club’s three First Nations

Can Wangaratta snap Roos’ streak WANGARATTA netballers can make a statement in their clash against ladder leaders CorowaRutherglen tomorrow at John Foord Oval.

The Roos are the only undefeated team in the competition and sit a whopping two games clear on the second placed Lavington, while the Magpies are in fourth (seven wins, four losses).

But if any team is going to break Corowa-Rutherglen’s winning streak it would be Wangaratta who has had a great rivalry with the starstudded team over the past few seasons.

“All games for the remainder of the season are super important to us in regards to staying in the top five and even pushing for a top three finish,” Wangaratta co-coach Hannah Grady said.

“We do look forward to playing against Corowa.

“It’s always a close, high quality game.”

The Magpies have shown that putting a solid four quarters of netball on the court can beat the best in the competition.

Wangaratta showed that when they beat Lavington by 19 goals in round eight.

“It’s important for us to play a consistent four quarters,” Grady said.

“If we can apply the same defensive pressure we did in our last game I think we can give ourselves plenty of opportunity to score.”

The likes of Toni Wilson Medallist Sophie Hanrahan and sharp shooter Grace Senior shape as huge threats to Wangaratta’s chances.

But the Magpies have plenty of their own firepower with Hannah Grady a chance to match up on Senior, while Issy Byrne will be a massive player in the midcourt and Georgia Clark will be looking for a good game under the ring.

“They have been a very consistent side over the last few years with a core group and that has allowed them to remain a very strong side,” Grady said.

“Across the court we have some great matchups so it will be a really good game to watch.”

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers face the second placed Panthers at WJ Findlay Oval.

After a 15 goal loss to Wodonga Raiders last weekend, the Hawks will be eager to bounce back and test themselves against one of the competition’s best teams.

IMPORTANT: Issy Byrne is a key player in Wangaratta’s winning chances tomorrow.

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his return this weekend.

“It’s just going to be a great spectacle,” he said.

“It’s been a stressful but enjoyable build up sorting everything out for this weekend but everything’s locked in and ready to go now.

“I spoke to Dean Heta not that long ago and said if we’re going to do this we need to do it properly and thankfully Wally Pasquali and the club has backed me in to do it.”

All games have been moved forward to facilitate the ceremony.

The thirds will begin at 9:40am, followed by the reserves at 11:40am.

The smoke ceremony will follow directly at the conclusion of the seconds match.

Wangaratta returns with “contested” clash with Roos

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players, as well as their Mobs are also credited.

For Lenaz who works as an indigenous careers officer at RMIT University, there’s going to be no greater honour than pulling on the jumper.

“To be honest it means everything to me (to pull the indigenous jumper on),” he said.

“It represents my family and where they’ve come from generations of segregation for indigenous people.

“My Pa found out about his culture when his brother went searching because the political system hid it from them but now we can be proud of who we are, being indigenous makes me, me.”

Lenaz has battled through an achilles injury this year but coincidentally will make

WANGARATTA are gearing up for its clash against Corowa-Rutherglen at John Foord Oval tomorrow.

After a weekend off the ‘Pies are feeling rejuvenated to attack the back end of the season as they vie for the premiership.

“We had a pretty light week on the track last week,” Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said.

“We saw it as an opportunity to refresh our bodies so we stayed away from the club for the week and then got back into it on Tuesday.

“We had a fair few injuries before the bye, probably around 10 senior players, so the week off now allows us to bring four or five troops in this weekend.”

There’s now just seven weeks before finals and Wangaratta will be looking to build towards their best football.

“There’s only seven weeks until the pointy end so every team is now looking to build,” Reid said.

“You never want to lose guys but now you want to be getting continuity into the group before finals.

“We should get Cal Moore, Mark Anderson, Chris Knowles and possibly Daniel Sharrock back this weekend.”

The Roos have shown promising signs under Peter German this season, rising to sixth on the ladder with a five wins, six losses record after a lean few seasons.

“It’s going to be a contested game I think,” Reid said.

“They like to flick the ball around, they really challenged Albury with their ball movement a couple of weeks ago so it’s going to be a good challenge.

“They’ve got some great players like the Wilson brothers (Damian and Cam), and (Kaelan) Bradtke and (Tom) Goodwin are a good ruck combo so we’re going to have our work cut out for us in the middle.”

The huge deck of John Foord Oval shapes as a great opportunity for Wangaratta to get back to the game style that’s held them in good stead for the majority of the season.

“We haven’t moved the ball as well as we would’ve liked over the past two or three weeks so it’s going to be a good opportunity to get back to better stuff,” Reid said.

“We were a bit quicker and sharper against Wodonga but I still think we can improve.”

Reid is a huge fan of this weekend’s indigenous round.

“It’s a great concept,” he said.

“Dean Heta’s done a great job with it and the game between Albury and North Albury last year was a good day.

“It’s great that every team’s getting onboard this year and we’re looking forward to wearing our jumper design.

“Like Craig Millar said, this is just the start of it.”

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Wangaratta City taking confidence into clash with Albury Hotspurs

By WILLSON MACK

READY TO GO: Adam Burchell and Wangaratta City play Albury Hotspurs on Sunday.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

WANGARATTA City will be hoping to replicate last weekend’s 6-nil win over St Pat’s this Sunday against Albury Hotspurs.

Although the Devils were comfortable 6-0 winners over the Hotspurs in round 10, City were pushed more than the score line would suggest.

“Last time we played them they definitely pushed us,” Wangaratta City assistant coach Terry Masters said.

“The scoreboard says that we won well but they were in the game for much of the match.

“This is a game where we’re expected to win but these sorts of games can be dangerous so we won’t be taking them lightly.”

After losing the FA Cup final to Albury United, followed by a regular season loss to Myrtleford, Masters believes last weekend’s win was huge for the team’s confidence.

“The boys were pretty flat after losing the FA Cup final and then the Myrtleford derby where we weren’t very flash first up,” he said.

“It was great to score a few goals and keep a clean sheet so that will definitely be good for the team’s confidence.

“We created a heap of

chances and I don’t think our goalkeeper (Tommy McCarron) had to make one save.

“It was an even team performance, there wasn’t one or two players who did really well, everyone did their part.”

The Devils won’t regain any players from injury this weekend.

“We fielded six players under the age of 18 last weekend and they all equipped themselves well and weren’t out of their depth,” Masters said.

“I think we’ll have a pretty similar side this weekend, Vitaly (Leschen) is still a couple of weeks off, Stoycho’s (Ivanov) got another week and Jordan (Vellian) won’t be back either.

“We’ve got enough quality in our squad to get the points though.”

Wangaratta have a massive three weeks after Sunday’s match with games against league leaders Cobram, the second placed Albury United and a catch-up match against Twin City to come.

“After this weekend we have a huge three weeks that will set our season up,” Masters said.

“If we win all three our chances of finishing on top are still alive.”

Sunday’s clash at South Wangaratta Reserve starts at 3pm.

Lady Devils hoping for hat-trick success against Paddies A LATE-SEASON purple patch could well be confirmed for Wangaratta’s senior women’s soccer side this Sunday, as the Lady Devils chase a third straight win when they come up against St Pat’s at the South Wangaratta Reserve.

The Lady Devils have only won three matches this season, two of which came from the last two outings against higher-ranked teams, and with Pat’s only one point ahead on the ladder, Wangaratta will be coming out hungry.

Wangaratta enter the match with the mental advantage, having handed St Pat’s a 6-0 demolition the last time the two sides went head-to-head.

Lady Devils player Georgia Mahoney said the side was positioned well to take home another win, but wouldn’t be too overconfident.

“We are looking to have a strong side coming up against St Pat’s this weekend,” she said.

“We have won against them before, but that’s not to say they won’t come back stronger this time, so we need to be on our toes at all times and be ready to put the pressure on.

“Coming off back-to-back wins, we want to come into this game firing and continue the intensity throughout the whole 90 minutes.”

This weekend also sees the return of the division two side, with both scheduled and league-wide byes keeping them off the field since June 19.

The reserves, which Mahoney coaches, take on Albury Hotspurs from 9.50am.

“With div two back after two byes, we will be having a few girls play two games to cover each timeslot,” Mahoney said.

“Having done this for half a year, the girls know how much energy they need to preserve for seniors so they can meet the standards of senior women’s soccer.”

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TRIPLE THREAT: Wangaratta’s senior women will be chasing a third straight win when they take on St Pat’s at home on Sunday.

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It’s Goddard time Fans are gearing up for biggest weekend of Ovens and King football so far as ex-AFL talent arrives

EXCITED WANGARATTA Rovers’ Indigenous star Tristan Lenaz can’t wait for this weekend’s Indigenous Round.

Lenaz has been a huge part in getting this initiative off the ground, especially at WJ Findlay Oval.

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THE Ovens and King league will be set alight this weekend, with two AFL legends of the game headlining massive events at matches across the area.

Ex–AFL gun Tom Boyd will be at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve for the WorkSafe Country Club Program to watch the Roos and Bombers go at it (more details on page 33), while at North Wangaratta, a bona fide legend of the game will lace up the boots.

Two–time All Australian and AFL legend Brendon Goddard pulls on the brown and gold tomorrow to run out with the Hawks against Greta in front of an expected bumper crowd.

The one–game cameo was achieved through The Carlton Draft initiative, which saw eight big name ex–AFL players drafted to struggling regional football clubs in an effort to bring people back to local footy.

Goddard, picked number seven in the draft, is sure to bring the fans flocking to the Hawks‘ Nest tomorrow, with previous Carlton Draft matches bringing in more than double the normal takings at the gate and bar.

North Wangaratta senior coach Josh Warren said the game will easily be the biggest match for the club in a decade, with excitement at a fever pitch.

“With selection, with everyone coming out of the woodwork, we‘ve got about 70 blokes on our list, and all 70 are available to play this week,” he said.

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“Obviously North Wangaratta has been starved of success for a long, long time now – it‘s been 10 years since they won their last premiership, but anyone would think it‘s grand final week this week.

“The committee are working gangbusters, the volunteers, even the council have been out and mowed the grass and surrounds, they did top dressing on the ground to get it Micky Mouse for the weekend.

“It‘s a good feeling, everything‘s good about the club at the moment.

“It‘s a momentous day for the club with Brendon Goddard and Brad Hodge coming along as MC, but it‘s been something we‘ve been building towards for a while now and it‘s all coming to a head.”

Warren said supporters were coming from across the country to see Goddard in action, and confirmed the 334 gamer would start in the forward line before moving through the midfield once the competitive juices got flowing.

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