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CAROLS AT THE CATHEDRAL ALL is set for this year’s Wangaratta Lions Club Carols by Candlelight in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral from 6pm tomorrow night. The pre-show entertainment is scheduled to commence at 7pm with the carols starting at 7.30pm and continuing until approximately 9.00pm featuring a who’s who of local entertainers performing your favourite carols. The evening will be hosted by Trevor Wickham with an array of talented musicians and vocalists led by the Wangaratta Concert Band conducted by Laura Vincent, and the Community Carols Choir (Sing Australia Wangaratta) conducted by Sarah Holmes-Brown and assistant conductor Jeff Nye. Everyone is welcome, please bring your own rug and chairs. If rain is forecast the carols will still go ahead inside the Cathedral. Full Carols program lift-out on pages 21 - 28

Mixing it with best FRESH from their whirlwind trip to Sydney for the opening of the Artful Art Show, Artmania Wangaratta director Shea O'keefe and studio artist Ryan Mullavey are still buzzing from the experience. Ryan, runner-up in the mixed media section of the National Artful Art Prize, was a guest at Achieve Australia's Igniting Inclusion event held in Parramatta, the pair flown up to attend the gala and

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opening, held to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. The National Artful Art Prize is an online art prize open to artists of all ages and

abilities, with hundreds of entries received from across Australia in six categories including drawing, painting mixed media, three dimensional, photography and textiles. Ryan was the runner up in the mixed media category for his large scale collage called "Celebrity, Google, Image." He says he made the

collage because mixed media is his favourite type of art to make, the intricate work taking around six months during his once-a-week art sessions. "I like googly eyes and glitter and it makes it look interesting," he said. "It took a long time to create the effect with the faces and the googly eyes

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it and asked me about it," he said. "Going to Sydney was a really good experience - it's different from Melbourne. "The highlight of the trip was the art exhibition at CommBank stadium and talking to (special guest) Tim Ferguson about his art - he uses paint pens." ■ Continued page 2

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Housing accelerator scope Local housing g network looks to tap p into $ $500 million social housing g fund BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

NORTH East social housing providers are now able to access a share of $500 million to build 769 homes across Victoria under the $2 billion Federal Government’s Social Housing Accelerator. The funding for these homes must be committed by Victoria by June 30, 2025 and this is on top of the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund and agreement by National Cabinet to deliver the most significant housing reforms in a generation. A State Government spokesperson confirmed that across Wangaratta, $58.5 million has been invested under the Allan Labor Government’s Big Housing Build and other social housing programs, to build 167 new homes already completed or underway for people who need them most. The spokesperson said

HOUSING HOPE: Social housing networks are looking to make the most of a $500 million housing accelerator fund for Victoria, but the question will be how much of this will come to Wangaratta. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling projects under the Social Housing Accelerator program are subject to a business case. BeyondHousing CEO Celia Adams welcomed all investments in social and affordable housing. “The announcement of 769 new homes under the Social Housing Accelerator is an important step, and we recognise the continuous efforts needed in this sector,” Ms Adams said. “Our commitment to increasing social housing sup-

ply remains steadfast, and we see this as a progressive move towards our long-term goals. “The collaboration between federal and state governments and organisations like BeyondHousing, is vital. “While the $500 million investment in Victoria is a significant contribution, we are mindful of the ongoing challenges in the housing sector. “We remain dedicated to our cause, ensuring that every Victorian has access to the housing they need, now and

in the future.” BeyondHousing is currently building 220 homes across the region and it aims to construct 70 more in 2024. The national agreement includes a new national target to build 1.2 million new well-located homes, the National Planning Reform Blueprint, and A Better Deal for Renters. At National Cabinet, the Albanese Government also invested a further $3 billion to the New Homes Bonus to incentivise states and ter-

ritories to undertake the reforms necessary to reach the 1.2 million well located homes target. Federal Housing Minister Julie Collins said the new funding will mean more Victorians have a safe and affordable place to call home. “The Social Housing Accelerator is just one part of our ambitious housing reform agenda,” Ms Collins said. “This agenda is already making a real difference - in Victoria and right across the country.” Victorian Minister for Housing Harriet Shing said their collaboration and partnership with the Albanese Government is creating more homes for Victorians who need and deserve the dignity and safety of a place to call home. “Across Victoria our record funding has already delivered thousands of new homes, but there is more work to do,” Ms Shing said. “This Commonwealth support will help our work to go even further.”

Woman stable after Boweya crash By RYAN MALCOLM A WOMAN in her 20s was hospitalised with upper body injuries on Wednesday evening, following a road crash near Boweya. Emergency crews were called to BoweyaSt James Road around 7.15pm, after reports of a vehicle incident near the Leitch Road intersection. SES, CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria, police and ambulance crews all attended the scene. According to a CFA spokesperson, a Boweya CFA unit attended to discover one passenger inside a vehicle. The woman had been freed from the vehicle by the time SES crews arrived. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said the 20 year old woman was transported to Wangaratta hospital in a stable condition.

Mixing it with the best ■ From page 1

The National Artful Art Prize had just over 600 entries from all over the Australia and five studio artists from Artmania submitted entries and were featured in the online gallery of submissions. Shea O'keefe said the work involved in the exhibition was excellent, and very diverse. "A lot of the pieces were emotionally charged and reflected the artist's experiences as people living with disability," she said. "It was such a fantastic opportunity for creative people to come together through their practice."

"Ryan's artwork really has to be seen in person to experience both the size and the amount of work that went into creating it. "He has a very unique style to his work and also his approach to it - there are hundreds of faces (cut from magazines) in the piece, some being only 5mm in size. "People recognise the celebrities' faces through the distortion of the added googly eyes. "People find a sense of playfulness and humour when engaging with the work." It is the four year anniversary of the Artmania Creativity Hub

in Reid Street and Shea says it has continued to evolve since it began. "I am incredibly proud of the creative journey of each and every one of our resident studio artists and am honoured to be able to hold space for a diverse range of people," she said. "It is important that our studio artists have opportunities outside of the studio to present their work as well as within the safety of Artmania. "The Artmania community has grown in the past four years and I hope it will continue to do so, building strength and recognition for the amazing outsider artists of our region."

THE EYES HAVE IT: Artmania studio artist Ryan Mullavey and Artmania director Shea O'keefe are pictured with Ryan's artwork Celebrity, Google, Image, which was the runner-up in the mixed media section of the National Artful Art Prize.

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Alleged ‘Peppa Pig’ ecstasy pills land Reservoir man in custody TWO men allegedly found in possession of an estimated $100,000 in tablets believed to be ecstasy in Wangaratta earlier this week will remain in police custody. Officers allegedly intercepted a vehicle in Dixon Street around 4.30am on Tuesday morning, with a subsequent search of the vehicle’s back seat reportedly locating 10 ziploc bags containing an estimated 500 pink tablets each. The tablets allegedly bore

an imprint of the popular television character ‘Peppa Pig’, and each bag had ‘500’ scrawled on the outside. The alleged passenger faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon, where his application for bail was denied amid concerns he could be a flight risk and could commit further offending in the community. The court heard the man was living in the vehicle intercepted by police, but

had ties to Melbourne’s northern suburb of Reservoir. Senior Constable Kobi Stratford said officers first noticed the vehicle travelling on Green Street, before intercepting the vehicle as it allegedly parked out the front of a home belonging to a known local drug trafficker. He said two phones were allegedly found in the boot of the car, as were a set of scales, while an identification card and a bank card belonging to

two different people were allegedly found in the accused’s wallet. Additional phones were found in the vehicle’s cabin. The accused gave a no comment interview, and did not provide the passcode to his phone, which Sen Const Stratford said the man had been holding at the time of the search. He said police had intercepted people with similar pills in recent weeks, and understood the pink tablets to have a street value

of between $20 and $30 each. Defence counsel Ennes Marcellus noted a Coles bag containing the alleged drugs had been found behind the driver’s seat of the car, and said his client was confident his DNA would not be found on the bag. He said following a two month prison term earlier this year, his client had engaged well with corrections, and said the matter “comes out of the blue” for everyone involved. Mr Marcellus alleged his

client had loaned his car to the co-accused in the matter, and had been “picked up” by the other man to visit friends in Wangaratta, denying knowledge of the contents of the Coles bag. Magistrate Ian Watkins noted the accused had relevant but limited prior convictions, but expressed concern the man may continue to offend if released on bail. He remanded the man in custody to reappear before the court in March.

FREE PARKING: Now’s the time to make the most of free parking by shopping locally. Deputy Mayor Harvey Benton (left) and Mayor Dean Rees encourage everyone in the community to support local businesses this Christmas and throughout the year. PHOTO: Steve Kelly DECK THE HALL: Geoff Dinning, Daniel Peacock (Wangaratta Club), Chris Simen (RSL Wangaratta), Jonathan Sanders and Mel Seymour (La Bella Rocca) will be lending a hand for the Community Christmas Lunch open to all in the community for a festive Christmas Day. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann

It’s starting to taste like Christmas By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN PREPARATIONS are heating up for Wangaratta’s Community Christmas Day lunch with local businesses offering their support. RSL Wangaratta, Wangaratta Club and La Bella Rocca will be donating their fine Christmas cuisine which will include turkey, pavlova and salads. The Uniting Church and Rural City of Wangaratta council have also offered a cash donation for the community lunch. The lunch is an open community event

for anybody to enjoy, especially those craving the additional Christmas spirit. It will be held at Wangaratta Uniting Church in Rowan Street on Christmas Day from 11.30am, with lunch to be served at 1pm and festivities concluding at 2.30pm. Event organiser Jonathan Sanders said he has received plenty of interest for volunteers on the day and was open to anyone willing to donate gifts or sweets to enjoy at Christmas. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Mr Sanders on 0410 669 908.

Parking is free until January 1 COUNCIL is spreading the Christmas spirit with the return of free parking in Wangaratta’s Central Business District during the festive season from Friday until Monday, January 1. Residents and visitors alike are invited to take advantage of complimentary parking, but time limits still apply. Mayor Dean Rees expressed his enthusiasm for this annual tradition, highlighting its role in encouraging residents to prioritise local businesses during the holiday season. He said that by providing free parking, the council aims to create a welcoming environ-

ment that fosters community connections and bolsters the economic wellbeing of Wangaratta. “We understand the significance of supporting our local businesses, especially during the festive season,” he said. “Offering free parking is a small but impactful way to encourage residents to shop locally and contribute to the vibrancy of our community. “Local businesses have weathered some difficult times over the past few years. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we want to do what we can to

support them,” he said. “We are so lucky to have a strong and dynamic business community in the Rural City of Wangaratta, I will certainly be buying local this Christmas and I hope you are able to put some presents under your tree from our local shops.” Rural City of Wangaratta is proud to run a Shop Local campaign and thanks local businesses for the quality products and services provided to our community. For information on the Shop Local campaign visit at www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/shoplocal.

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AN exhibition currently on display in the youth space at the Wangaratta Library showcases the artistic talent of the district’s young people. Organised by the Rural City of Wangaratta’s youth advisory group, the exhibition attracted 19 entries from 15 artists between the ages of 12 and 25. A grand opening was held last week, and drew more than 30 people, with the pieces set to remain on display until January 5. They were judged by local

artist Andy Pye, with gift card prizes going to those chosen for first, second and third places, as well as the library staff choice winner. Winners were: (1st) ‘Untitled’ by Amelia Harding, (2nd) ‘Burdens’ by Layla Ramsay, (3rd) ‘Flourish’ by Olivia Gamble, and (library staff choice) ‘Splash’ by Rosie Bulmer. Rural City of Wangaratta youth and inclusion officer Rachel Harrop said it was the first time the exhibition had been staged by the youth advisory group, which hoped it could be

an ongoing event on the rural city’s calendar. “Wangaratta is sporty, but the advisory group knows that there are a lot of creative people in town, and wanted to highlight that,” Ms Harrop said. “The people entering didn’t even realise there were prizes they just thought it was a great chance to show people their work. “One of the mums who attended the opening said it was a great opportunity to have a youth competition, and that it really boosted their confidence.”

Entrants were encouraged to submit artwork they had completed in any medium, with pieces including painting, drawing and photographs put forward for judging. “It’s really rewarding to hear all the positive feedback we’ve had, and great that people participated,” Ms Harrop said. “I’d encourage everyone to visit the library and see the work on show before January 5.” The youth space at the library is situated towards the back of the library, on the left side after entering the main doors.

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TALENTED: Olivia Gamble, who won third prize in the youth art exhibition, with fellow artist Rachel Fisher at the exhibition opening.

ORGANISERS: Rural City of Wangaratta youth advisory group members Louis Pye, Lanie Evans and Ed Brown at the official opening of the exhibition.

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AN exhibition of paintings and photographs by Albert Tucker, one of Australia’s most important artists, is showing at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. The Tucker Portraits, a Museum of Australian Photography touring exhibition curated by Anouska Phizacklea, showcases the original photographs of Albert Tucker alongside the paintings they inspired, with exclusive footage of Tucker speaking about his practice. The exhibition is open until December 10.

THE Wangaratta community market runs every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 8am until 1pm. There is a wide range of stalls to browse and refreshments are available. Stalls are available for $25 each (no bookings required) with more information via the market’s Facebook page.

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Optus outage to go under review

SEEKING SERVICE: Local Teaghan Savage was taking newborn daughter Mckenzee and son Ezekial to the Royal Children’s hospital during the November 8 Optus outage, which made for a stressful wait for Ms Savage as her son went under anaesthetic. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

OPTUS customers have been encouraged to have their say on the outage which affected more than 10 million Australians on November 8. Federal Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, announced last week a review of what industry, government and the community can learn from the recent Optus outage, with a specific focus on emergency calls, customer communications, and complaints handling. During the outage, Wangaratta mother of five Teaghan Savage was taking her two year old son, Ezekial, to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne for a regular check up on his neuroblastoma cancer. Ms Savage said she didn’t realise until she left home she had no service, and began a stressful two and a half hour drive with her newborn daughter Mckenzee also on board. “We travelled all the way to the Royal Children’s with no working phone and a medically complex child in the back so that was pretty nerve-wrecking,” she said. “I was trying to call my son’s school in Wangaratta to try and organise a bus for him but I couldn’t do that.” Along with the compounding stress of the drive, Ms Savage said she began to feel under pressure once they arrived at the hospital and Ezekial went under anaesthetic. “We realised once we were in there the recovery nurses couldn’t call us to say he was in recovery, because normally they call you when he is coming down and they meet you there,” she said. “We just had to time how long we thought the scan would take and stand by the door instead of being able to

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walk around the hospital and wait on a phone call. “It made a hard time a lot more stressful.” The Milawa Hotel was hosting a group of 50 for lunch when the outage occurred, including guest speaker Federal MP for Indi Helen Haines. Hotel owner Barry Wallis said the hotel lost out on business due to some customers not carrying limited amounts of cash. “It certainly made things a lot harder,” he said. “It’s random but usually we get quite a few from Brown Brothers and different car groups. “The next day we might not have had anyone but we just happened to have 50 odd people in which made it very hard.” Neither Ms Savage or Mr Wallis thought the 200gb of compensation offered after the outage was fair. “I don’t really think that’s fair because they cut off calls and text messages as well, I thought they would pay everyone’s bill for a month but I guess that’s wishful thinking,” Ms Savage said. The Federal Government inquiry will aim to provide Optus – and the broader telecommunications industry – the opportunity to proactively address key underlying issues that arose in relation to the network outage, while providing the government with an evidence base for any potential reforms.

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Council locks in 2024 meeting dates RURAL City of Wangaratta Council has released its ordinary meeting dates for 2024 with four meetings to be held at 3pm instead of the 6pm timeslot and another four to be staged in rural towns. Meetings to be held next year include: February 27 - 6pm Wangaratta March 26 - 6pm Whitfield April 30 - 6pm Eldorado May 28 - 3pm Wangaratta June 25 - 3pm Wangaratta July 30 - 3pm Wangaratta August 27 - 6pm Oxley September 24 - 6pm Boorhaman October 29 - 6pm Wangaratta November 26 - 6pm Wangaratta December 10 - 3pm Wangaratta

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Recycle glass at transfer stations’ drop-off points New drop-off p collection p points exclusivelyy for gglass in the rural cityy NEW drop-off collection points exclusively for glass are now located at the Rural City of Wangaratta’s transfer stations. The drop-off points are now located at Wangaratta, Markwood, Moyhu and Eldorado. Rural City of Wangaratta is not involved in the facilitation or management of this scheme. Councillor Jack Herry said a small change in our behaviour will have significant results in enhancing our recycling efforts. “By returning these containers, we actively participate in the cycle of sustainability, ensuring that they are recycled and repurposed into new drink containers and useful products,” he said. “Together, we pave the way for a circular economy, where every contribution makes a lasting impact on the environment.” Council encourages residents to separate glass from other household recycling, visit their nearest transfer station, and place

your glass in the purple bins. Victoria’s new glass only recycling services reflect the large investments being made into glass reprocessing facilities. Separating glass from other materials reduces contamination and allows glass manufacturers to recycle twice as much glass to create new products. This reduces dependency on new materials, making the most of limited natural resources. Creating a cleaner recycling pathway increases the value of recyclables by as much as $210 million every year. Residents can earn money for used glass containers through the Victorian Government run Container Deposit Scheme. The Exchange Depot Wangaratta at 74 Newman Street, is suitable for bulk drop offs and will reward consumers with a 10-cent refund for every eligible glass container that they return. People cashing in their containers can either

DROP-OFF GLASS: Cr Jack Herry encourages residents to drop off acceptable glass at one of four transfer stations across the Rural City of Wangaratta. claim the refund themselves or donate it to a charity or community group. For more information visit the Waste & Recycling page of council’s website. For more information on Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme visit the CDS Victoria website.

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EPA welcomes Van Hessen punishment C i Casings manufacturer f ordered d db by court pp p j to support local restoration project THE Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has welcomed the Wangaratta Magistrates Court’s sentence of local casings manufacturer Van Hessen Australia Pty Ltd, after the Shanley Street factory emitted offensive odours outside its boundaries late last year. In a media statement, EPA North East regional manager Renee Palmer said the local community had suffered as a result of the odour, which was reported to EPA some 136 times by local residents as smelling of sewage, rotten eggs and Sulphur. As part of the sentence, the company was ordered to contribute $75,000 to a restoration project at South Wangaratta Reserve, which will see more than 5000 trees, plants and shrubs planted to improve the amenity and habitat in the vicinity of where the pollution occurred. “The decision is wel-

come, and the direction by the court that Van Hessen should contribute to the restorative project, is something EPA requested,” Ms Palmer said. “But, there are still odour issues from the plant that need to be fixed and EPA is directing considerable time and effort to making that happen. “The South Wangaratta Reserve restorative project order, which will enhance a public place for public benefit, was recommended by EPA to the court. “The environmental improvement project chosen involves a partnership between the Rural City of Wangaratta Council and Park Lane Nursery, operated by a local social enterprise, Merriwa Industries.” The Shanley Street business, and the company’s director, each recently pleaded guilty at the Wangaratta Magistrates Court to breaching its Environment

Protection Authority (EPA) licence between November 29 and December 23 last year. Under the 2022 agreement, the facility must ensure odours which are offensive to the senses of human beings are not emitted, discharged or released beyond its boundaries. As part of the company’s sentence, Magistrate Lance Martin also ordered $30,000 be contributed to the court fund, and directed the company pay the EPA’s court costs of $15,061. He did not convict the company. The director was also ordered to pay $3000 to the court fund, $4754 in EPA costs and was placed on a 12 month good behaviour bond without conviction. “Our regulation and enforcement of Van Hessen is continuing and will do so until they can show they are consistently compliant,” Ms Palmer said.

DELIVERING THANKS: Bendigo Bank Wangaratta branch manager Michelle Kennedy (left) and Bendigo Bank Connected Community member Ron Webb (right) with (centre) Chloe Stone from Wangaratta Concert Band, who attended the Bendigo Bank Connected Community annual general meeting last week to thank the group for its contribution in a previous funding round to development of the group's new uniforms.

Bendigo Bank Connected Community distributes $4500 FOUR local community groups and initiatives gained much-needed extra support last week, when they received Bendigo Bank Connected Community grants. The funds were distributed at the group's annual general meeting to: • the Everton Hall committee for its 2024 bush dance ($1000); • Wangaratta Rangers Baseball and Softball Club for its Come and Try Juniors Program ($1500); • Zonta for its 2024 Days of Activism Program ($800); and

• Hamilton Park Association for its playground bid, in conjunction with other funding opportunities ($1200). Bendigo Bank Connected Community, which distributes income derived from funds contributed by the bank, has been overseen by a volunteer group of local residents since 2017, supporting many local projects in that time. Also at Wednesday's AGM, the committee received a certificate of appreciation from the Wangaratta Concert

Band for its uniforms, which were funded through a previous grants program. The meeting was also an opportunity to farewell outgoing committee members Fiona Clarke and Noah Barling. New member Elizabeth Wilson will join the group in coming weeks, and there are three remaining vacancies on the board. Anyone keen to register their interest in the positions is encouraged to do so via email at bbccwangaratta@ gmail.com.

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Join in with city’s festive celebration THE festive season has well and truly caught on throughout the rural city in recent days, and will only gather more steam with the Wangaratta Lions Club’s Carols by Candlelight event on Saturday evening. Baubles are now adorning roundabouts throughout the CBD, the council’s Christmas tree is erected in the Riverside Square, and front windows throughout the rural city are increasingly shining brightly into the night as Christmas lights dance behind the glass. From 6pm tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, local entertainers will continue to spread Christmas cheer by performing a host of popular carols for the whole family to enjoy. Regardless of your faith, the evening promises to unite the community in song and celebration, as the end of the year fast approaches and holiday periods begin for many across the region. It truly is a community event, with the Wangaratta Concert Band, and Sing Australia Wangaratta set to showcase their musical talents throughout the evening alongside performers from across the North East. As a result, the event is sure to attract a strong crowd, and audience members are encouraged to arrive well in advance of the pre-show entertainment’s 7pm start time. The carols are expected to begin at 7.30pm, and can be conducted inside the cathedral if wet weather prevails. So bring some chairs or a rug, a picnic dinner, your favourite Christmas get-up and a merry mood, and join in as the community joins in festive song. It’s sure to be a Christmas cracker of a night.

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the disabled parking does not take into account rear opening vehicles. Anita Hamill: Drivers responsibility to give way but pedestrians should still check vehicles are stopping/stopped before crossing. Ricky Iles: I have been over that crossing many on my mobility scooter and so far I haven’t been hit by another vehicle. I find most car drivers are fine and give way at pedestrian crossing

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IN the current social environment, there is a distinct inclusive sensitivity towards political correctness, or the ‘woke’ alert to racism, discrimination, and homophobia. Alarmingly, in contrast anti-semitism has emerged to heedlessly infect the social context. Protesting mobs swam in thinly disguised anti-semitic hysteria, menacingly chanting unsavory slogans, advocating the elimination of the Jewish race. It remains unclear why humanity is cast aside, to be replaced with hatred and bullying. To borrow from Dr Seuss, it could be because their shoes are too tight, maybe their heads aren’t screwed on just right, but I think the most likely reason of all, is because their hearts are two sizes too small. Whatever the reason, their hearts or their shoes, they spend their sorry lives hating RIVERS RUN DRY: Ian Moss will play the Jews. at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and No one is suggesting we should not recoil Convention Centre tonight at 8pm, as in horror at the loss of innocent Palestinian part of his regional road tour. Described lives in the Middle East conflict, but let’s as Australia’s best rock guitarist, Mossy will play songs from his new studio give an Aussie ‘fair go’ to our Jewish friends album and favourites like Bow River, in our country. Tuckers Daughter, Telephone Booth, I would support a ‘Fair Go’ round in My Baby and many more. Grab a ticket the Ovens and Murray 2024 footy fixture, now at wpacc.com.au. to show that country people care about PHOTO: Robert Hambling bullying and discrimination. ‘I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, In July, the Wentworth Group of affections, passions?’ - Shylock’s speech, Concerned Scientists wrote in a submission from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. to the government that, “The current target Barry McArthur, Wangaratta remains at the lower end of recommended water recovery levels based on the best available scientific evidence. The current target will not guarantee a healthy river but can make a real and substantial difference in terms of re-establishing some balance in the Basin.” IT is very easy for the deputy leader of They proposed four key approaches to be the Opposition and Member for Farrer, considered together: Continue to recover Sussan Ley, to try and score political water for the environment from willing points from the government’s efforts to sellers; Partner and collaborate with Basin implement the Murray Darling Basin Plan communities; Utilise the temporary water (“Communities betrayed over basin water market to address short term shortfalls; and grab”, Chronicle December 4). Explore rule changes where they result in The plan was developed over a decade ago when there was widespread agreement reductions in consumptive use. Ms Ley opportunistically accuses the that a plan was needed to manage our water government of “base political gain” and carefully and protect the basin for future “betrayal”. generations. It is arguable that, as Minister for the According to the authority, the aim of the Environment and Water 2019–2022, Ms Murray–Darling Basin Plan is to “bring the Ley’s failure to effectively implement the Basin back to a healthier and sustainable MDBP was the real betrayal – betrayal of the level.” environment in her care. But not all agree that the current plan Ray Peck, Hawthorn will do that.

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NOTE: Comments as they appear online, without corrections. FACEBOOK users this week commented on the Rural City of Wangaratta replacing the cobbled surface on the accessible parking lots on the newly redeveloped Baker Street, after receiving community complaints.

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Wetlands supporters praised for “exceptional” contributions

WINTON Wetlands management has praised the “exceptional levels” of support and contribution given by volunteers and supporters toward the success of its recent Wild Week public event. Wild Week, held from November 20 to November 25, brought together organisations contributing to the success of the wetland restoration project, which has a growing national and international profile. Many groups were represented at the public open day that was the culmination of the week-long event. These included: Turtles Australia, Environment Protection Authority Victoria, Birdlife Australia, Swamps Rivers and Ranges, North Central Catchment Management Authority, Middle Creek Fish Farm, Friends of Warby Ranges, and Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation. In a letter to supporters sent this week, interim chief executive officer, Dr Dennis O’Brien, said each of them in their own way offered something special to the occasion. “Collectively they provided a demonstration that wetland restoration can be a complex process with many

dimensions to it, as well as being a process which is most successful when a wide range of resources, capabilities and perspectives can be brought to bear,” he said. Dr O’Brien said the success of the final day was all the more remarkable in the face of the wild weather experienced. Some planned events including a hot air balloon ride and an aerial seeding drone demonstration did not go ahead, while some other events needed to be modified. But the energy and enthusiasm of participants remained strongly evident throughout the day, and had helped Winton Wetlands to finish its year on a high note, he said. “It’s capped off a year in which some important landmarks were reached, including the return of iconic growling grass frogs to the wetlands, the return of important species of native fish, new progress with revegetation, successful establishment of a revitalised education program including a growing emphasis on cultural education activities, and a steadily rising public profile for the Winton Wetlands both locally and over-

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WILD WEEK: Winton Wetland’s Wild Week saw great success with the turtle stall by Turtles Australia being one of the most popular. seas,” Dr O’Brien said. On a more personal note, Dr O’Brien thanked outgoing chief executive officer Sue Lebish for contributions she made during three years as CEO and five years before that as a member of the Committee of Management (CoM). “Sue has decided to move

on from Winton Wetlands after three years in the role, and five years prior to that on the CoM,” he said. “We wish her all the best. “Sue has made an invaluable contribution to the wetlands project during a challenging period, with special attention to financial dimensions which have

required particularly close attention at times.” Dr O’Brien said he would be serving as interim CEO into the new year, with current committee member Lindy Allen serving as interim chair. Further announcements will be made in the new year.

A TWO hectare grassfire which spread at Markwood on Tuesday morning is believed to have been sparked after a cow reportedly chewed through a powerline to a pump shed in a local paddock. Firefighters were called to the Snow Road around 9.10am, after a blaze was identified on the side of a hill near the CarboorEverton Road intersection. A CFA spokesperson said the fire occurred in an area which housed significant amounts of stringybark. “The fire was declared safe at 10.30am but crews remained on scene for a couple of hours blacking out (the area),” the spokesperson said. “CFA had five trucks on scene and one vehicle supported by Fire Rescue Victoria. “The cause of the fire is believed to be a cow which had chewed through a powerline to a pump shed.”

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Line in the sand moment to address drink driving myths By RYAN MALCOLM HUME region residents are being urged to take extra caution to refrain from drink-driving on the roads this holiday season, with the region’s road toll already climbing to its highest since 2018. A new Transport Accident Commission (TAC) road safety campaign is set to bust the myths which exist around how to stay under .05 when drinking alcohol, amid recent TAC road safety monitor data indicating a “concerning” 48pc of Victorians would still consider driving after two or more alcoholic drinks. So far this year, 57 lives have been lost throughout the Hume region, with Shepparton (14), Moira (12) and Indigo, Mansfield, Strathbogie and Wangaratta shires (five each) reflecting the bulk of road deaths. According to the TAC, alcohol remains the most represented drug in fatally injured drivers, with close to one in every five drivers or riders killed in Victoria being over the legal alcohol limit. The road safety campaign combats myths around the speed at which people drink, how many standard drinks are appropriate per hour, if people have had enough water, how much people have eaten, as well as body size. It also places a spotlight on one of the mandatory penalties for all drink drivers caught in Victoria –

STOP AND THINK: Police, TAC urge caution on roadways this festive season. having an interlock device installed. Transport Accident Commission chief executive officer Tracey Slatter said the campaign was about embracing a culture where driving after drinking any alcohol was not considered normal. “As we head into summer and the festive season, this campaign is a timely reminder to Victorians that drinking and driving don’t mix,” she said. “Many people think they can manage their blood-alcohol level by following a set of vague rules handed down through genera-

tions, but the only way to avoid the risk entirely is to completely separate drinking and driving.” The campaign comes as Victoria Police recently erected its annual lives lost Christmas tree at its Melbourne CBD headquarters, which is adorned with baubles honouring those who have lost their lives on Victorian roads this year. The 274 baubles adorning the tree as of Wednesday is the highest number since 2008. Road policing Assistant Commissioner, Glenn Weir, said he didn’t want to see the

tree further decorated. “It’s a stark reminder of the importance of taking care on the roads,” he said. “I’m really appealing to everyone between now and the end of the year to take care, have conversations with your loved ones as they’re going out on the roads – if you’re in a car, you’ve got a responsibility to make sure you get to your destination safely. “We want every Victorian to remember Christmas this year for a good reason, not for one of tragedy.”

Benalla’s LUEY seeks cast for Oscar Wilde play ASPIRING actors and backstage crew members who would like to be involved in Let Us Entertain You (LUEY) Theatre Group’s upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest are invited to attend an information session being held this Sunday. The Benalla-based theatre company is planning to stage the production at the Benalla Town Hall in April next year, and anyone who has ever wanted to tread the boards, or be part of the team behind the scenes, is encouraged to come along and find out more. LUEY secretary Anna Smith said The Importance of Being Earnest is a clever, witty, hilarious play which transcends time, even though the script was written a century ago. “The play tells the story of two men who both assume the identity of a fictional man named Ernest, leading them both to fall in love with two women and find an assortment of problems along the way,” she said. “The roles consist of five men and four women, Algernon, Jack, Reverend Canon Chasuble, Merriman (butler), Lane (manservant) Lady Bracknell, Gwendolen, Cecily and Miss Prism (governess). “We are having an initial information afternoon at the CWA Hall on Sunday and then LUEY looks forward to supporting the audition process at a later date.” The information session will be held at the Benalla CWA Hall at 117 Bridge Street East in Benalla on Sunday, December 10 at 4pm and all are welcome. Or those interested in finding out more can email lueyinc@hotmail.com, or call Anna Smith on 0429 367 236.

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Wodonga NE Water exhibition showcasing local Aboriginal art A BIENNIAL exhibition showcasing work from more than a dozen local artists responding to a theme of ‘water’ is showing at the Burraja Culture Centre in Wodonga. The North East Water Aboriginal Art Prize has returned for 2023; the exhibition run in partnership with Murray Arts and Burraja Gallery, highlighting the cultural importance of water in our lives. North East Water managing director Jo Murdoch said it is the fifth art prize since 2017, describing the event as an amazing opportunity to partner with local Aboriginal communities.

“Our organisation is on a journey to create a deeper connection with Traditional Owners, to increase our knowledge and understanding of their culture, traditions and life experiences,” Ms Murdoch said. “We have again selected a beautiful piece to be put on permanent display at our headquarters in Wodonga. “The quality and diversity of all the work demonstrates the incredible talent of artists from across the North East Victoria and Border region. “A total of three prizes have been awarded this year, with the North East

Catchment Management Authority and the Australian Gas Industry Group also purchasing artwork.” Murray Arts executive director Lauren Black said the North East Water Art Prize is a significant partnership project for Murray Arts. “As the caretakers of Burraja Gallery, the region’s only dedicated local Aboriginal Arts Gallery, we are well equipped to support the ongoing development of this important art prize,” Ms Black said. Art Prize curator, Glennys Briggs, said the artwork submitted tells stories of our connections to land, water and to country.

“They are powerful and poignant statements around local Aboriginal identity”, Ms Briggs said. The Art Prize winners this year are Where the River Flows by Kelly Lock (Boandik Nation) – purchased by North East Water, Kinship Spirit Flowers by Dr Treahna Hamm (Yorta Yorta) – purchased by NECMA and Murra Way by Darren Wighton (Wiradjuri) purchased by AGIG Australian Gas Infrastructure Group. The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm at the Burraja Cultural Centre on Gateway Island until Friday, December 15.

WATER WORKS: A North East Water Aboriginal Art Prize winner this year is Where the River Flows by artist Kelly Lock (Boandik Nation) pictured from left, with NEW chair Stephen Brown and NEW managing director, Jo Murdoch.

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‘BEAUTY & Fear’ brings together recent work by artists Robert Hirschmann and Andy Pye who share a profound connection with northeast Victoria and its landscape. Together, they demonstrate a deep affinity for the natural world - the mountains, boulders, waterfalls and birdlife captured in Andy Pye’s vibrant paintings on canvas and board, or the night sky lit and framed by an iridescent moon in Robert Hirschmann’s gestural paintings and drawings. Amid the awe-inspiring beauty, the artists acknowledge the inherent fear and untamed power of the bush – celebrating a place where beauty and terror are inextricably linked. Eldorado local Andy Pye is known for his expressive depictions of the Australian landscape. His tree-dense landscapes capture the sounds, life and movement of the bush, often painted en plein air, within the landscape itself. Andy Pye has exhibited extensively both locally and interstate and has works in private and corporate collections in

Australia, the USA, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. His work featured in Contemporary Landscapes at Wangaratta Art Gallery in 2021. Robert Hischmann’s works consider the landscape through expressive abstraction. He marks, rubs and reworks his large-scale paintings and works on paper, sometimes over years, repeatedly revisiting works to continue his exploration of subject. Hirschmann’s work has been selected for numerous group exhibitions across Australia, and he is represented in numerous state, regional and corporate art collections including Art Gallery of New South Wales and Wangaratta Art Gallery. Wangaratta Art Gallery Director, Rachel Arndt said the exhibition is sure to be a dynamic and vibrant feast for the senses. “Both artists approach the Australian bush with vastly different, yet connected, approaches,” she said. “Both use a dramatic palette to convey the formidable

forces of nature that shape the landscape, or skyscape, and recognise the potential danger, or the dark, that lies therein. “Yet the exhibition will also captures the artists’ capacity to convey tranquil serenity, in luminous and delicious colour, alongside this power. “Visitors are sure to be captivated by the artists’ striking use of colour, the scale and the energy of the works.” Robert Hirschmann and Andy Pye will be in conversation with Ms Arndt on Saturday, December 16 from 2pm, at Wangaratta Art Gallery. The ‘in conversation’ will be followed by the opening reception from 2.30pm. The exhibition will be officially opened by Michael Moran, head of curatorial and collections, MAMA (Murray Art Museum Albury). All welcome. To book your free ticket, please visit: www. wangarattaartgallery.com.au. The exhibition is open to the public from December 16, 2023 - February 25, 2024 in Gallery1, Wangaratta Art Gallery, located at 56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 10am - 4pm.

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Kerrie Hook nominated for Student Nurse Award By CHLOE JAENICKE

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A GRADUATE enrolled nurse from Wangaratta Private Hospital, Kerrie Hook, was nominated for the Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s 2023 Student Nurse Award. Ms Hook started at the hospital in July of this year and said being nominated for the award was a complete shock. “It was awesome to be nominated, I didn’t think I would get it, I was just concentrating on my studies and it was big surprise and I came to work with a big smile on my face,” she said. She initially became interested in nursing after having a conversation with one of her best friends about a career in home care but then decided she wanted to broaden her career prospects through studying nursing at GOTAFE Wangaratta. While Ms Hook found studying challenging, she said it was all worth it as it allowed her to discover her favourite part of the job through her graduate program at the hospital. “Studying is hard work and requires a lot of dedication, others worked during theirs but I just focused on my studies because I know I’m not the best at school so I just concentrated on that,” she said.

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BORN TO ENTERTAIN: Famed performer Rodney Vincent will perform at the Da Vinci Social Club’s New Year’s Eve ‘Supper Dance’.

THRILLED: Ceridwen Brown’s smile says it all after Milawa Cheese Company won a gold medal for its Milawa White at the world awards. PHOTO: Cheryl Browne

Famed musician Milawa White wins gold to headline New at World Cheese Awards Year’s Eve event FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013

DA Vinci Social Club is set to ring in the new year in style, with former Victorian Entertainer of the Year, Rodney Vincent, to showcase his unique musical and comedic talents throughout the night. A member of the South Australian Country Music Hands of Fame as a result of his rich career touring both nationally and overseas, Mr Vincent’s blend of country, comedy, old time favourites, rock and roll and storytelling is well-renowned

throughout the industry. Next year at Tamworth, Mr Vincent will be inducted onto LBS Studios’ ‘Wall of Honour’, alongside the greats of Australian Country music. Having begun his career playing in an old time dance band at his local hall, Mr Vincent has gone onto perform at some of the biggest venues in Australia, touring and performing alongside The Delltones, the 4 Kinsman, Freddie and the

Dreamers, Col Elliott, and American music legend Gene Pitney. Doors open for the Da Vinci Social Club’s New Year’s Eve ‘Supper Dance’ at 8pm, with tickets set to cost $30 for members, $35 for non-members and $10 for children. All tickets must be prepaid by close of business on December 21. To purchase tickets, contact Pip on 0409 307 606 or email dvsc.wang@gmail. com.

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SUPPORTING A GREAT CAUSE: Jubilee Golf Club’s Joy Hester, lady president Liane Graham and (far right) lady treasurer Lyn Male were proud to hand over a donation of $861 to (third and fourth from left) nurses Sam Cooper and Erin Primmer from Northeast Health Wangaratta’s breast and gynaecological service on Monday.

SUCCESSFUL DAY: Oaks Day golf division one runner-up Jackie O’Brien and lady president and division one winner Liane Graham enjoy the function after the morning’s play.

Oaks Day a success all round for Jubilee Golf Club JUBILEE Golf Club had a very successful Oaks Day gathering and fundraiser in November. The funds were raised for Northeast Health Wangaratta’s breast and gynaecological service through entry fees, a raffle and donations on the day. Attended by about 90 people, the day comprised nine holes of par three golf, and a luncheon followed by sweeps in the afternoon.

HATS AMAZING: Sandra Dinsdale won best novelty hat and Julie Lamond best hat at the recent Oaks Day function at Jubilee Golf Club.

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Wangaratta Farmers Market on Saturday THE next Wangaratta Farmers Market will be held on the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral tomorrow from 8am until 12pm. The market will showcase fresh summer produce and locally made produce to suit Christmas gift-giving and feasting. The Wang Repair Café will also be on site to repair broken household items and keep them out of landfill.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Local artists to exhibit their work side by side By ANITA MCPHERSON

Sounds Organic in the cathedral ENJOY music for trumpet and organ when a Sounds Organic concert is held on Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Matthew Schultz (on trumpet) and Kieran Crichton (on organ) will play beautiful music including Josef Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, Aaron Copland’s Quiet City and Rondo for Christmas by Naji Hakim.

Family entertainment at Carols by Candlelight WANGARTTA Lions Club Carols by Candlelight will be held in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral tomorrow night, with live entertainment from 7pm and carols from 7.30pm. The Wangaratta Concert Band will be joined by The Community Carols Choir (Sing Australia Wangaratta) and a big line up of special guests singing a packed program of popular Christmas carols and songs until 9pm. Candles will be available for sale, there will be food and drinks to purchase on site and the event will move inside the cathedral if it rains

CWA Christmas fair on Sunday THE CWA Victoria North Eastern Group will hold their annual fair on Sunday in the Wangaratta CWA Hall in Templeton Street from 10am

GROUP EXHIBITION: Side by Side features the work of all the gallery’s resident artists including Ron Ahl, Joanne Radnor, Jo Mullarvey and Sian Lim, and there is also a wonderful Christmas hamper to be won in their raffle. PHOTO: Chloe Jaenicke until 1pm. King Valley, Moyhu, Whorouly and Barnawartha branches will have Christmas goodies for sale in the hall, and Wangaratta branch will be serving Devonshire tea in the meeting room of the hall. There will be Christmas cakes, puddings, shortbreads, jams and sauces among the great variety of Christmas goods for sale (cash only, no EFTPOS). There will also be gingerbread for decoration by children (and parents) on the day.

Wangaratta Historical Society library exhibition THE Wangaratta Historical Society invites visitors to step back in time and enjoy glimpses of Wangaratta’s past, on display this month in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library. The exhibition includes just a fragment of the Society’s extensive

collection and they are calling on the community to help them gather more information about the works on display. Anyone able to assist is asked to leave their contact details in the visitor’s book, with the museum expected to reopen in 2024.

Christmas choral delights LOCAL vocal ensemble Vocal Dimension will present “Our Christmas Favourites”, a collection of Christmas-themed choral delights, at the Benalla Uniting Church hall tomorrow and at the Wangaratta Uniting Church hall on Sunday. The choir will perform a program of both much-loved and lesser-known works, including Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, directed by LouAnne Stabb and accompanied by Margaret Phillips. The performances start at 7.30pm and admission is $20 at the door with a complimentary supper provided.

RESIDENT artists from community gallery Art Gallery on Ovens are inviting everyone to visit their group exhibition being held at the gallery in the lead up to Christmas. The event is an opportunity to see a diverse collection of local artworks showcasing the many different styles of the participating artists who run the non-profit gallery. Co-director Janet Leith said there will be a changing of the guard next year as a few artists move on and new ones arrive, but it is all part of the dynamics of the vibrant exhibition space. “We want as many people to come on board as possible, and give all our local artists an

gallery collection, showing his love for creative metalwork and timber in forms inspired by the sweeping curves and shapes found in nature. Janet said the gallery team was excited to welcome the new artists and to share their artwork, and artists wanting to apply to exhibit next year can apply at visit artgalleryonovens.com. The gallery is also running a raffle with dazzling hamper full of goodies to be won. The official opening of Side by Side will be held today at the Art Gallery on Ovens from 5pm until 7pm and all are welcome, with the exhibition to run until December 23 and entry is free, with the gallery located in the laneway off Murphy Street.

opportunity to exhibit their work,” she said. “It’s why we offer guest artists the opportunity to exhibit solo or as part of a shared or group exhibition too, and we still have a number of dates available later next year for those who are interested in finding out more.” Among the new artists joining the gallery are sculptor Ron Ahl, printmaker Ninetta Santoro, illustrator Georgina Wills and creative Ronan Holdsworthy, who is known locally for his murals, but loves to experiment with other mediums. Painter Jacki Macleish also joined the gallery team last year. Ron Ahl will add his three dimensional sculptures to the

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2023 WANGARATTA YOUNG WRITERS AWARD

Fairy Escape

JOSHUA Montgomery took third place in the 2023 Wangaratta Young Writers Award year five/six story category with this piece. The competition was again jointly run by the Rotary Club of Wangaratta, and the Rotary Club of Wangaratta Appin Park, in conjunction with the Wangaratta Library.

DEEP in an unknown land lives a place like no other. An enchanted fairy kingdom. A sacred fairy kingdom. A mystical fairy kingdom where all the fairies live in harmony. But high in the castle, a beautiful fairy princess watches, unable to join, hidden from the world behind a pane of glass. She is determined to escape, but what will she do after that? Will she run? Will she find a new home? Sprinkles wants to see the outside world. She needs to come up with a plan to escape, but how? She has no paper or anything to write down her ideas. She’s going to have to wing it, she has never done anything like this before and hopefully she never will have to do this again. The next night when she gets dinner, she slips the fork into her nightgown pocket and rings the bell for her parents to come and pick up the plate and say good night. She stays up all night, fiddling with the fork trying to make a pick to unlock the padlock to escape. Just when she is about to give up, she gives one last try. CLICK! The padlock gives way. She will have to wait until the next morning to finally escape. The padlock was just the easy part next she needs to get down from her fifth story bedroom. The next night, she reopens the window and steps out into the crisp, fresh air of the fairy kingdom. She stands, frozen, just taking everything in, the vast array of mountains, the trees caressing the clouds. “Ahhhhh,” the princess exhales, she feels free. Then she starts descending down the roof of the castle in pitch black, almost falling off the roof multiple times. She is nearly at the bottom when she hears “The princess is gone!” Those very words are the ones she has been dreading. She picks up her pace and runs down the house and out the gates. Once she had escaped from the palace she could hear the horse’s

hooves pounding the pavement as she ran deeper into the forbidden forest. Sprinkles was mindlessly running until she found a thick tree that she slowly wriggled up until she found a small hollow. She clambered into the small dark hole in the old treew, where she would stay the night. Meanwhile back at the kingdom, the fairies had stopped searching, except for one. The only one still searching has been instructed by the king and queen of the kingdom to search and search until he found the princess. He was not allowed back through the huge shiny gates of the kingdom unless he had the princess. This fairy knight was the bravest in the kingdom. The next morning, the knight set off on his journey into the woods. Sprinkles awoke from her deep slumber. She slipped out of the hollow and tumbled down the tree. A piece of her fluffy pink nightgown got torn and stuck on a branch high in the old tattered tree. The princess slowly rose from the ground when she heard a deep mumble about 100 metres into the haunted forest. She began to walk towards the sound. She could hear the sound, it was almost a cry, somebody or something below her was whimpering. CRACK! She plummeted down a hole and she landed with a giant thud. The knight was trudging along whistling a tune when something caught his eye, something dangling from a tree. A piece of the fluffy pink nightgown the princess was wearing when she went missing. He climbed up the tree to the piece of clothing. He sniffed it. It was definitely hers, this was the first sign of the princess since the start of his search. He hopped down from the tree and tried to find another sign of the princess. After a few minutes of searching he found a footprint and another, there was a whole trail of footprints leading into the forest. He started following the trail. The princess woke up in a cage. She looked around and saw another creature next to her. She swiftly moved away and said, “Who are you?” The creature just sat there and sobbed. All of a sudden, a thundering laugh broke the silence. She could only see a dark figure in the corner, but she could see that it was big. And judging by the laugh, he was going to do

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MAGICAL TALE: Josh Montgomery was among the local youngsters rewarded for their writing efforts in the 2023 Wangaratta Young Writers Award, for his story ‘Fairy Escape’. something bad. The creature menacingly walked out of the dark corner and into the light. “Well, well, if it isn’t the Princess Sprinkles.” She got a shiver down her spine when he said her name. The creature that emerged from the dark was a buffalo. Just then, something burst through the hole in the roof and it landed on the buffalo’s back and started slashing and slicing as the buffalo wailed in pain, blood pouring onto the floor. It was the fairy knight who had been sent to find her. He had tracked her down and saved her. In all the commotion, she almost forgotten about the other thing in the cage. She leant over and asked who they were, and they said over their sobs: “I’m the Queen of Toadville. Who are you?” “l’m the Princess of the Fairy Kingdom, Sprinkles for short.” The knight clambered over

the buffalo’s deceased body and over to the cage where he hit the rusty padlock with the hilt of his sword. Sprinkles leapt into his arms. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” She squeezed in joy. They managed to escape from the hole, and the Queen of Toadville set off on her journey home, and so did the princess and the knight. They made it home and her parents were there to greet her. They went on and on about how much they missed her and how they would always let her do what she wanted except going into the forest. The knight was granted the role of a royal guard and he was given $100,000 as a reward for finding the princess. A few years later, the knight and the princess got married, and they invited the kingdom of Toadville to celebrate this occasion. Both kingdoms lived happily ever after.

AUSTRALIA’S longest running historic car and motorcycle race event, Historic Winton, has been confirmed for May 25 and 26 next year at Winton Motor Raceway. Thousands of historic race competitors and spectators are expected to flock to the raceway for the 47th edition of the event. Organised by the Austin 7 Club, president Len Kerwood said the inaugural N Class Touring Car “Tin Top” regularity event was such a big hit in 2023 that it’s on the program again in 2024. “The Tin Tops (touring cars from pre-1958 to 1972) will be among 400 odd cars and motorbikes competing at Historic Winton,” he said. “Vehicles from the beginning of motoring to the mid-1980s will grace the track. “The Sunday Parade is another favourite ‘best of’ event with participating vehicles chosen from anniversary and car park displays. “Motoring enthusiasts arrive in their historic vehicles turning the car parks into a magnificent showcase.” Mr Kerwood said although they get requests ahead of the Sunday Parade event, the participants were selected on the day, with invitees receiving an invitation placed under the windscreen wiper early in the morning. “Participants will be selected based on the number of vehicles in an anniversary group, rarity and presentation,” he said. Mr Kerwood said research for the 2024 anniversary vehicle displays was under way, but it was already known that a number of Austin 7 models will celebrate 90 years and Dodge will celebrate its centenary. The full list of anniversary display vehicles will be announced in the new year. Discounted tickets for the 47th Historic Winton are now on sale in time for Christmas, with tickets and camping available at this link: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/ historicwinton. For the latest Historic Winton news, visit www.historicwinton.org or follow the event on Facebook or Instagram @historicwinton.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

WHITE-BELLIED CUCKOO-SHRIKE By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS CUCKOO-shrikes - so named for their cuckoo-like flight and shape, and their robust shrike-like bills, cuckoo-shrikes are a group of medium-sized native Australian birds comprising five different species. Though their common English name depicts their general resemblance to the cuckoos and shrikes of Europe, these birds are completely unrelated to our cuckooshrikes. Perhaps a more appropriate common name for our cuckoo-shrikes would be shufflewings, in reference to their characteristic habit of raising and refolding their wings several times upon each time they land on a perch. In this region, two species of cuckooshrikes occur on a regular basis. The Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike is the most common and widespread and the White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike is somewhat rarer and perhaps unfamiliar to most. Both species are plain light-grey with paler underparts, but the White-bellied differs by being much smaller in overall size, having more white underneath extending from the chin right down to the vent area, and having only a narrow black ‘bandit’ mask on the face between the beak and the eye. Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes invariably have an entirely black forehead, face and throat – only young birds have a smaller amount of black on the face and can sometimes be misidentified. Their calls also differ somewhat. White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes give a nasal ‘kissek-kissek’, mostly given in flight, as well as a range of other churring notes.

White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes are typically a bird of open forests and woodlands, especially along creeklines, gullies and lowland woodlands. Much of this more fertile forested country has been cleared, hence the uncommon nature of the species. They forage in the eucalypt canopy and the mid-layer, including tall shrubs such as wattles, flying from perch to perch where they momentarily sit and scan for prey, which consists of foliage and bark insects. Once an insect is spotted, these birds flutter and snatch the prey firmly in their beak, before taking it to a nearby branch where they either swallow their catch or, if the item is large, beat it against a branch before swallowing. Nesting takes place in spring and early summer. Both sexes construct a nest which is a shallow saucer of dry grasses and bark bound together with cobweb and situated high in a horizontal fork of a tree. Locally, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes can be found in most areas where there is good tree cover. They steer clear of open country, which is predominantly where the Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike occurs. Gullies in places like the Warby Ranges, Killawarra and the Chiltern forests are good places to find them, as well as some of the more well-timbered watercourses through farmland.

THE SHUFFLER: If seen well, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes are unmistakable due to their distinctive markings and habitat of shuffling their wings. PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

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WARM EMBRACE: Alice Kittelty and Sienna Barry take a break in the shade.

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COOLING DOWN: Mikaylah and Amaliah Burgess capitlised on the ideal conditions for a swim at Frank Garth Reserve.

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Mayor’s Christmas Message The Wangaratta Lions Club Carols by Candlelight provides an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Christmas, a time of warmth, love, and joy, and at its heart togetherness. In a world where the digital realm often dominates our interactions, Christmas serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of connecting with those we hold dear - our friends, our family, and our community. It is a time to cherish the bonds that make us a part of something greater than ourselves. It is also a time to remember that for some in our community, Christmas can be challenging, so I encourage you reach out to a neighbour or someone who

may be having a hard time. Recent research has shed light on the powerful impact of community singing on our well-being and happiness. As we come together at the Holy Trinity Cathedral lawn tonight, let’s not underestimate the signiﬁcance of raising our voices in unison. May this Christmas be a time of rekindled connections, strengthened bonds, and shared happiness. Here’s to spending quality time with friends and family, and to building a stronger, more connected community. Cr Dean Rees Mayor Rural City of Wangaratta

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Little Drummer Boy

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Away In A Manger

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Come, they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A newborn King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our ﬁnest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky Look down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay.

So, to honour Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come. Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy, too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum That’s ﬁt to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

The cattle are lowing, The Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, No crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky And stay by my side Until morning is nigh.

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum the ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, And love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And take us to Heaven To live with thee there.

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.

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Mary’s Boy Child

KYLIE MAGUIRE WITH SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR & COMBO BAND Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas day Hark, now hear the angels sing A new king born today And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day. Trumpets sound and angels sing Listen what they say That Man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day

Hark, now hear the angels sing A new king born today And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and angels sing Listen what they say That Man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day By and by, they ﬁnd a little nook In a stable all forlorn And in a manger cold and dark Mary’s little Boy was born

While shepherds watched their ﬂocks by night Them see a bright new shining star Them hear a choir sing The music seemed to come from afar

Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas day

Now, Joseph and his wife, Mary Come to Bethlehem that night Them ﬁnd no place to born she child Not a single room was in sight

Hark, now hear the angels sing A new king born today And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day. Trumpets sound and angels sing Listen what they say That Man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day.

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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night SARAH HOLMES BROWN WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

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Joy To The World!

ANTONIA MAHER WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

While shepherds watched their ﬂocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.

Joy to The world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev’ry heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

“Fear not!” said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; “Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind.

Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns Let men their songs employ While ﬁelds and ﬂoods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

“To you, in David’s town, this day Is born of David’s line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign:

He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love.

“The heav’nly Babe you there shall ﬁnd To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.” Thus spake the seraph and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God on high, Who thus addressed their song: “All glory be to God on high, And to the Earth be peace; Good will henceforth from heav’n to men Begin and never cease!”

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Do You Hear What I Hear? SARAH HOLMES BROWN WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

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Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see Way up in the sky, little lamb, do you see what I see A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ANTONIA MAHER

Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on your troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on your troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear A song, a song, high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea

Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough So have yourself a merry little Christmas

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, do you know what I know In your palace warm, mighty king, do you know what I know A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold

Have yourself a merry little Christmas So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Said the king to the people everywhere, listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere! listen to what I say The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light

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The First Nowell GRACIE YORK WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR The First Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in ﬁelds as they lay; In ﬁelds where they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. CHORUS Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

Bethlehem morning Is more than just a memory For the Child that was born there Has come to set us free. Bethlehem sunrise I can see him in your eyes For the Child that was born there His spirit never dies. His star will never, will never grow dim And it’s a brand-new dawn A new Jerusalem And we and we will reign We will reign with him.

And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. This star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay. Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Bethlehem morning Is more than just a memory For the Child that was born there Has come to set us free. Bethlehem sunrise I can see it in your eyes For the Child that was born there Is the King of kings And the Lord of lords And He will come again.

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Deck The Halls

JEFF NYE WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ‘Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Don we now our gay apparel Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la. Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

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All I Want For Christmas Is You

CHLOE GIBSON

I don’t want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you Yeah

See the blazing Yule before us. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Follow me in merry measure. Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la. While I tell of Yule-tide treasure. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Holding on to me so tight What more can I do? Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you You, baby Oh-oh, all the lights are shining so brightly everywhere (so brightly, baby) And the sound of children’s laughter ﬁlls the air (oh, oh, yeah) And everyone is singing (oh, yeah) I hear those sleigh bells ringing Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need? (Yeah, oh) Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

I don’t want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need (and I) Don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree I don’t need to hang my stocking there upon the ﬁreplace Santa Claus won’t make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you You, baby

Fast away the old year passes. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Hail the New Year, lads and lasses Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Sing we joyous, all together. Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la. Heedless of the wind and weather. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

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Oh, I don’t want a lot for Christmas This is all I’m asking for I just wanna see my baby standing right outside my door Oh, I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you You, baby

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas I won’t even wish for snow (and I) I’m just gonna keep on waiting underneath the mistletoe I won’t make a list and send it to the North Pole for Saint Nick I won’t even stay awake to hear those magic reindeer click ‘Cause I just want you here tonight

All I want for Christmas is you, baby All I want for Christmas is you, baby All I want for Christmas is you, baby All I want for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby All I want (I want) for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby

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Silent Night KYLIE MAGUIRE WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of Angels O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord!

Silent night, Holy night All is calm All is bright Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God All glory in the highest O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord!

Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake At the sight Glory streams from heaven afar Heav’nly hosts sing alleluia Christ the Saviour is born Christ the Saviour is born.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning Jesus, to Thee be glory given Word of the Father Now in ﬂesh appearing O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord!

Silent night Holy night Son of God Loves pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus Lord at thy birth Jesus Lord at thy birth

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Christmas٪Service Sunday 24 December at 11am 158 Rowan Street Wangaratta All are warmly welcome to celebrate the birth of Jesus

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2023

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

GRACIE YORK WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

Lions Club of Wangaratta presents Carols By Candlelight

2023

Jingle Bells GRACIE YORK WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the ﬁelds we go, Laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight

You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list And checking it twice Gonna ﬁnd out Who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! O! You better watch out! You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer CHARLOTTE BONGERS [A MEMBER OF CATHEDRAL COLLEGE CHORISTERS] WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

Joy to The world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev’ry heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns Let men their songs employ While ﬁelds and ﬂoods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love.

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Angels We Have Heard On High CHLOE GIBSON WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. REFRAIN Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav’nly song? REFRAIN Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. REFRAIN See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise. REFRAIN

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Oh Holy Night SARAH HOLMES ROWN WITH COMBO BACKING

Lions Club of Wangaratta presents Carols By Candlelight

We Three Kings Of Orient Are ANDREW WIGHTON, GREG WIGHTON & JOHN VAN RIET WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. CHORUS O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light. Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign. CHORUS

Minuit Chrétiens, c’est l’heure solennelle Où l’homme Dieu descendit jusqu’à nous, Pour effacer la tache originelle Et de son père arrêter le courroux: Le monde entier tressaille d’espérance A cette nuit qui lui donne un sauveur Peuple à genoux, attends ta délivrance Noël! Noël! Voici le Rédempteur! Noël! Noël! Voici le Rédempteur! Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘til he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn, Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices, Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born, Oh night divine, Oh night divine.

Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, voices raising, Worshiping God on high. CHORUS Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb. CHORUS

Truly he taught us to love one another, His law is love and his gospel is peace. Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease, Sweet hymns of praise in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise his holy name. Christ is the Lord. Oh praise his name forever. His power and glory ever more proclaim, His pow’r and glory ever more proclaim.

Glorious now behold Him arise; King and God and sacriﬁce; Alleluia, Alleluia, Sounds through the earth and skies. CHORUS

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All are warmly welcome to celebrate the birth of Jesus

2023

We Wish You A Merry Christmas ALL LEAD SOLO ARTISTS WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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High production and lifestyle in one package at ‘Sinclair’s’ WELCOME to ‘Sinclair’s,’ a remarkable grazing property nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after Greta Valley district. Boasting an expansive landscape, this property is tailor-made for those seeking a perfect blend of high production and a tranquil lifestyle. Situated just 15 minutes from Wangaratta and a convenient 10km from the Hume Highway, ‘Sinclair’s’ enjoys a strategic location in the renowned Greta Valley. This area is synonymous with reliable rainfall and extended growing seasons, making it a haven for agricultural pursuits. Over the last two decades, ‘Sinclair’s’ has been meticulously developed into one of the district’s most productive small farms. The property is masterplanned for rotational grazing, featuring 14 paddocks with new, electrified fencing and laneways suitable for both cat-

tle and sheep. Ideal for stud farming, the property has the capacity to run more than 60 cows and calves or 500 breeding ewes. The terrain ranges from level to rolling, with a blend of rye and clover pastures. Yielding an impressive 10 tonnes of dry matter per hectare per annum, a testament to the fertile soils enhanced by a consistent fertiliser history. This creates an ideal setting for graziers looking to expand their operations or those starting afresh with dreams of establishing a prosperous lifestyle. The property is fully equipped with the essential infrastructure for efficient farming including a fully enclosed 75m2 shed with concrete floor, providing ample space for storage and work. Additionally, there are five dams strategically placed across the property, ensuring a reliable water supply. Established shade

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and shelter trees contribute not only to the aesthetic appeal but also to the wellbeing of livestock. Beyond its agricultural opportunity, ‘Sinclair’s’ offers potential homeowners a choice of ideal building sites, each with outstanding views (STCA). Imagine waking up to panoramic vistas of snowcapped mountains – a truly picturesque setting for your dream home. ‘Sinclair’s’ maintains a strong focus on land care. Creeks are fenced off to preserve water sources, and the property boasts superb tree coverage, enhancing biodiversity and contributing to the overall ecological health of the land. In the tightly held Greta district, opportunities like ‘Sinclair’s’ are rare. This is your chance to secure a quality property that combines high production capabilities with an idyllic rural lifestyle. To truly appreciate the potential that ‘Sinclair’s’ presents,

inspections are highly recommended. Book your inspection today to see why ‘Sinclair’s’ stands out as a unique and exceptional opportunity for both seasoned graziers and those aspiring to establish their dream rural lifestyle. Agent

| Garry Nash & Co.

Phone

| 5722 2663

Price

| FOR SALE BY EOI CLOSING @ 12 NOON DECEMBER 12TH, 2023

Location | 41 Ellis Lane, Greta VIC 3675 Land size | 67.5 Hectares (167 Acres)

Magnificent rural holding with high rainfall and irrigation potential The outstanding rural holding of Uppatrak at Carboor offers 102.5 Hectares (254 Acres) across 2 titles, with extensive water and the potential for irrigation. For nearly a decade, the current owners have enjoyed the rewards of working this impressive asset. This exceptional parcel of farming land, characterized by high rainfall and fertile pastures, has easily accommodated up to 200 head of cattle / sheep, and represents a secure opportunity for operators looking to secure a reliable holding in view of unstable future weather conditions. The property boasts magnificent vantage points with panoramic views, inviting potential buyers to seize the opportunity to build their dream residence, all subject to the necessary approvals.

Tranquil areas for fishing and camping are nestled along Hurdle Creek and other select locations throughout the property. Agent

| Garry Nash & Co.

Phone

| 5722 2663

Price

| FOR SALE BY AUCTION TOMORROW ON-SITE & ONLINE - Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 10.30am

Location | Waters Lane, Carboor VIC 3678

‘Uppatrak’, Waters Lane, Carboor VIC 3678 102.5 hectares | 254 acres

• Magnif icent rolling & undulating grazing country • Hurdle Creek f rontage, two large water storages & dams • Underground mains for irrigation (44 ML ground licence) • Substantial steel cattle and sheep yards • 336m2 hay shed, 131m2 machinery shed & rain water tanks • 9 main paddocks with good fencing • Small areas of native timber provides shelter for livestock • Approx. 250 silage rolls & 150 round bales of hay inc. in sale

Auctioneer’s Comment: A superb rural holding in North East Victoria, without exception one of the district’s best properties. Good quality pasture, soil & management. With potential to irrigate & average rainfall of 966mm, Uppatrak provides a level of security in the challenging & changing weather patterns.

TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT. SETTLEMENT 60 DAYS.

FOR SALE BY AUCTION TOMORROW ON-SITE & ONLINE Saturday 9 th December, 2023 at 10.30am

Functional Family Home DISCOVER the epitome of family living in the desirable West End. This spacious and immaculately presented home not only features a splendid in-ground pool and spa, but also exudes a welcoming charm that makes it stand out. The home comprises three inviting bedrooms, with the master retreat complete with walk-in robe, ensuite, and a luxurious freestanding bath, offering a perfect escape from the hustle of daily life. The remaining bedrooms feature built-in robes, ensuring ample storage space. Bosting three spacious living areas, there is room for the whole family. The Blackwood kitchen offers functionality and quality, equipped with a gas cooktop, ample counter space, built-in pantry and a dishwasher. The entertainment room overlooks the inviting in-ground pool and barbecue area, seamlessly connecting in-

door and outdoor living and creating an oasis for relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy year-round comfort with versatile climate control options including a split system, ducted gas heating, and evaporative cooling.

Agent

| Garry Nash & Co.

Phone

| 5722 2663

Price

| $575,000

Location | 16 Tilson Grove, Wangaratta VIC 3677

‘Sinclair’s’, 41 Ellis Lane, Greta VIC 3675 67.5 hectares | 167 acres

• Exceptional grazing block ideal for sheep and cattle • Subdivided into 14 paddocks. Very good fencing • Level to rolling terrain. Rye and clover pastures • Fully enclosed 75m2 (approx) shed with concrete floor • 5 dams. Established shade and shelter trees. • Glenrowan / Moyhu main road and Ellis Lane f rontages • Perfect out paddock and numerous house sites with views ‘Sinclair’s’ is a highly regarded small holding in the heart of the renowned Greta district. Current ownership since 2003. Inspections & offers highly advised. TERMS: 1% DEPOSIT WITH OFFER. SETTLEMENT 90 DAYS. The vendor shall have sole discretion to accept or reject any offer submitted and the highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Tuesday 12 th December, 2023 at 12noon

23 Baker St, Wangaratta | Ph: (03) 5722 2663 | garrynash.com.au |

Ready to Build On

Functional Family Home 16 Tilson Grove

21 Spearing Street • This rare residential zoned allotment of approx. 404 sqm has already been titled & is sitting ready to start building on • Positioned perfectly this allotment is also conveniently situated in the medical precinct & a 10min walk into the City Centre of Wangaratta • Site has been cleared & has power, gas & water connected

Vacant VACANTLand LAND- 51

Hamilton Park Retreat

44 Roy Street

21 Kingﬁsher Lane

• Desirable West End, spacious home with in-ground pool/spa and welcoming charm • Immaculately presented, 3 spacious living areas & 3 inviting bedrooms, inc master retreat complete with a WIR & ensuite • Functional high quality Blackwood timber kitchen with a gas cooktop, ample counter space, a built in pantry & a dishwasher • Entertainment room, perfectly positioned to overlook the pool & barbecue area

Central Opportunity

• Peaceful retreat in the countryside, an easy commute to & from Wangaratta & Benalla • 3 beds, dual access bath, fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living & dining, wood ﬁre • Beautifully landscaped 3,460m2 allotment, established trees, picturesque countryside views, perfect for entertaining guests • Ample shedding, undercover parking for 3 cars, bird aviary /chicken coop & plenty of rainwater storage plus Hamilton Park Water

• ‘Hill View’ circa 1920s brick period home with beautiful features to enjoy • Ornate features throughout inc high ceilings • 4 bedrooms, an updated kitchen & bathroom & freshly painted throughout • 2 split systems, gas heater, ducted evap. cool • Established gardens on corner allotment • Single electric garage & carport • Located close to the CBD, hospital medical precinct & schools in tightly held area

Vacant - 512 4 Land 1

Vacant 735m2 3 Land 2 - 5.49 2 acres

Vacant - 513 3 Land 1

FOR SALE $330,000

FOR SALE $575,000

FOR SALE $599,000

FOR SALE $605,000

Homestead in Glenrowan

Modern Family Home

Desirable Classic Home

Unique Lifestyle Opportunity

404m2

233 Old Hume Highway • 4 bed, circa 1905 historic homestead • 12ft Murray Pine ceilings & polished ﬂoors • Evap & refrigerated cooling, slow combustion heating & hydraulic heating to all bedrooms • Open plan living & kitchen area • Magniﬁcent manicured established gardens • 3 bay shed for hobbies or car enthusiasts • Town water & spring fed dam irrigated to gardens, solar panels, central location

Vacant - 513 4 Land 1

1.65 ha

32 Arlington Park Avenue • Stunning 4-bed home by R&R Quality Homes • Located in Arlington Park Estate, this property offers an exceptional living experience • Spacious living room perfect for entertaining with the open-plan kitchen & dining room • Desirable butler’s pantry with ample storage • Main bedroom boasts WIR & ensuite • Reverse cycle heating & cooling • Undercover outdoor entertaining area • Low-maintenance yard & gardens

650m2

FOR SALE $740,000

FOR SALE $785,000

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COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Rare Industrial Opportunity 32 Browning Street • Opportunity in the heart of Wangaratta’s industrial hub in Browning Street. • Well maintained 766m2 approx. parcel of land with approx. 205m2 of shed and office space. Incl. separate bathroom and office • Roller door access at side & rear of building • Mezanine storage, 3-phase power available • Electric roof heating & evaporative cooling Split systems in office and lunch room • 50% regional stamp duty concession avail.

FOR SALE $455,000

No GST, Plus GSTGoing Concern

3,460m2

2307 Wang-Whitﬁeld Rd, Moyhu

15 Swan Street • ‘Bellerive’ - where history and charm meets modern elegance and amenities • Double brick home renovated in 2018 • Elegant kitchen, European Oak timber ﬂoorboards, 2pac cabinetry, over bench touch lighting, soft close drawers • Upgrades inc. plumbing, wiring, windows new carpet laid over original Murray Pine • French doors out to an undercover alfresco • Oversized shed with a wood ﬁre, cedar work benches, power, lighting, and double door

613m2

1,100m2

FOR SALE $950,000

• Exceptional lifestyle on Moyhu’s outskirts • 3 separate dwellings, limitless possibilities for your own guest house venture • Main house boasts 5 beds, 3 baths, 2 living, & guest wing option to run in-house B&B • Kitchen with slate ﬂooring, granite benches, a WIP & Falcon freestanding oven/cooktop • Separate studio with bathroom & kitchenette • 4-bay carport, 8x8m & 8x6m sheds, etc • Panoramic views of Mt Buffalo at ‘The Hut’

Vacant 7 Land 5 - 514

5 ac

FOR SALE $1,350,000

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

Whorouly Hotel

The Oven

Milawa Muscat Retreat

542 Whorouly Rd, Whorouly

451 King Valley Rd, Cheshunt

• Quintessential country hotel with traditional

• Successful unique business set in King Valley • Selling ethically & sustainably produced, breads, pastries, pies & seasonal produce • Generous 1639m2 land parcel • 298m2 restaurant area • Seating capacity of 40, internally & externally • 2 x 22kw electric vehicle charging stations • 2meg domestic water licence (King River) • Additional 2meg domestic water licence over std 2 meg stock & domestic lic. 4 meg total.

• Providing luxury accommodation in the Milawa Gourmet Region since 2009 • Peaceful, rural setting between Milawa and Oxley townships overlooking Victorian Alps • Five generous accommodation suites – one being accessibility compliant • Large commercial kitchen, laundry and separate toilet (ideal for functions) • Small vineyard and established gardens • 36 solar panels, plenty of water via tanks & well

FOR SALE $985,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $1,325,000 WIWO

charming character in thriving community • Fully tenanted with options to extend in 2024 • Net rental income of $20,976 + GST & outgoings per annum • Dining & entertainment facilities • 50% regional stamp duty concession avail.

FOR SALE $700,000 No GST, Going Concern

No GST Going Concern

1,639m2

1422 Snow Road, Milawa

No GST Going Concern

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Whitfield 7 Whitty Lane 1890m2

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87Ac

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Perfect Renovator

Whitty Lane Church, Whitfield

Shedding, Timber, Wetland, Sealed Road

Classic Red Brick in a great location

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Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

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603m2

Wangaratta 30 Pennsylvania Drive

532m2

Superb Creek Outlook

Quality West End Location

Beautiful Period Home in great location

Big on living, low on maintenance

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Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

5.42Ac

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Wangaratta 79 Green Street

896m2

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Amazing Family Home that offers the lot

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65.45Ac

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Family Home in Waldara, with immaculate shedding

Superb Ovens River Frontage

93.4Ha “McDonald’s” 231Ac Hill & Grazing

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What should I consider when buying a second property? Written by | realestateview.com.au in buying If you’ve been a homeowner for a while and you’ve built up some wealth, chances are you’re thinking about investing in property. Maybe you want to begin a portfolio and have an income of rental yields, or perhaps it’s part of your nest egg plan. Whatever the reason, it isn’t a decision you make lightly and knowing how to buy your second home before you are in a position to do so is vital to your success. We’ve got something for you to think about before you commit to buying a second property. Why are you buying a second property? It is assumed that people buy a second house for investment reasons, but this is not always the case. Holiday house You may buy a second place as a holiday home, somewhere along the coast, or in a beautiful part of Australia such as the ranges. You can earn some income by renting this property seasonally, or just have it handy for a quick getaway without the need to find accommodation. For someone else You may purchase a second home for a family member, such as one of your children, or even for your elderly parents, so you’re closer to them in their later years. To retire Perhaps you have plans of retiring in a particular part of the country, so you begin the process early by purchasing a property where you want to live later in life. You can earn some rental income in the meantime until you’re ready for the relaxed retired lifestyle. Investment property Arguably the main reason to buy a second property is for investment reasons. Property is still one of the safest places to invest money. If you’re just starting to build your portfolio or think having another property is a safety net, buying an investment property is a big choice to make. Is a second property a good investment? As with any investment, nothing is guaranteed. If you buy at a reasonable price and the property market

trends upwards, then yes, it’s a good investment. If you are able to have tenants in there for most of the time, earning you an income, then yes, it is a good investment. If the property market turns, or interest rates go up, or if it sits vacant while you try to find tenants, then it might not be a good investment. Another thing to consider- if you overextend yourself with a second property as an investment, the money stress could impact your quality of life. We would not consider this a good investment. How much deposit is required for a second property? Much like purchasing your first property, you will need a 10% deposit for your second. To avoid expensive Lenders Mortgage Insurance, you’ll need 20% deposit If you’ve owned your own home for a while, then you can leverage the equity in your home for the deposit, saving you all that time saving to get the 20%. Can I get a loan for the second home? You most certainly can get a loan for a second property. Much like buying your first, we recommend arranging finance before looking and committing to buying a home. It is a good bargaining chip for your conditions to say you’re already approved for a loan. How can I save money for a second home As with all big purchases, you will need to save money. Here are 3 tips to help you save for your second property. Have an offset account - This is an everyday account you can use like a regular bank account. However, the balance which is in this account is offset against the principal of your loan. If you borrowed $200 000 and had $50 000 in an offset account, you would only be charged interest on an amount of $150 000.This helps you bring the principal of the loan down quicker, giving you higher equity in your home, which in turn helps you save for your second property. Keep a budget - Know where every dollar is going so you know how you can save them. Every dollar saved helps you. There are plenty of smartphone

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By CHRIS RILEY SOME of Ford Ranger’s magic must have rubbed off on Everest because it’s now one of the top 10 best-selling cars in Australia, second only to the Toyota Prado in its segment. The last time we drove Everest we were pleasantly surprised by the wagon and the latest, third generation model is no exception, in keeping with the market response. It’s ironic because sometimes we critics can bag the crap out of a car, then stand back amazed as it sells its socks off. Go ﬁgure. STYLING Everest adopts the same “tough” look as the Ranger, bluff and squared off where the previous model was rounded. It’s more muscular in appearance and targeted at blokes, and is light years from the Ford Territory that pioneered this segment for the brand 20 years ago. The rear is obviously different, with broad, strong horizontal lines. The Sport grade has proved popular and is now available with a choice of 3.0-litre V6 or 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesels, together with rear- or allwheel drive. Sport is readily identiﬁed by the black treatment that everyone seems to want these days, with black trim, black wheels and black raised lettering for the badges. And it’s the only grade

available in the exclusive colour Blue Lightning, as pictured. Standard kit includes 20inch alloys, side steps, LED head, tail and daytime running lights, electric parking brake, keyless entry and start, auto lights and wipers, auto high beam, speed sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, auto dimming rear view mirror, front and rear parking sensors. Prices start from $53,490 for the 2.0-litre rear-drive Ambiente. Trend is priced from $60,990, Sport from $62,990, Wildtrak from $72,804 and Platinum from $77,000, all before on road costs. Our test vehicle was the rear drive Sport with the 2.0-litre engine. If you want all wheel drive, it’s packaged with the V6 and comes at a cost of $70,590. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The four produces 154kW of power at 3750 rpm and 500Nm of torque from 17502000 rpm, while the larger 3.0-litre V6 delivers 184kW at 3250 rpm and 600Nm from 1750-2250 rpm. Both are paired with a 10-speed auto, with four drive modes in the reardrive Sport: Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul and Slippery. SAFETY ANCAP says Everest’s ﬁve-star safety rating is based mainly on test results for the Ford Ranger utility on which it is based, with supplementary information

from Ford (not sure why). It has nine airbags, including driver and passenger knee airbags along with the latest centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is also standard. There’s also a rear-view camera, Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and AEB Backover) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard. There are five top tether child seat anchors and another two Isofix anchors. DRIVING Everest is big, at 4914mm long and 1842mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2900mm. It has 230mm of ground clearance whether it’s the 4x4 version or not and this model tips the scales at 2295kg. Everest comes with a choice of engines depending on the grade. There’s also rear and allwheel drive to factor in. Ambiente and Trend kick off the range with a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel, while Wildtrak and Platinum bring a Ford-sourced 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel. Mid-range Sport can be had with either -- RWD with the four, AWD with the six. This model is fitted with 255/55 series Goodyear Wrangler Territory HT road tyres.

A full-size alloy spare is provided. Whichever model you choose, it can tow a 3500kg load, but there’s a thing called gross combined mass to consider and the V6 is probably the better option for towing. Looking and running your hands over surfaces in the cabin reveals plenty of hard, cheap, generic plastic trim, detracting from the ambience. The honeycomb air vents are a case in point. But most eyes will be focused on the Tesla-like touchscreen which provides plenty of real estate for satnav and secondary controls, although we’re not sure why it is necessary to have both physical and electronic controls for the aircon. The system can be slow to boot and at one point the screen blacked out for 30 seconds during which it remained unresponsive. The four-cylinder twin turbo diesel is basically the same unit that powered the Raptor ﬁve years ago with a little tweaking. In that context and producing 500Nm of torque from a low 1750 rpm, it is anything but disappointing. The V6 is just icing on the cake. Unlike most diesels, the four feels smooth and quiet, with a real spring to its step. There are no gear change paddles. Instead, a thumb-controlled rocker switch at the top of the shift lever performs the same function. It’s okay for occasional changes, but no good for long term use.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE: 2.0 AMBIENTE RWD: $53,490 2.0 AMBIENTE 4WD: $58,490 2.0 TREND RWD: $60,990 2.0 TREND 4WD: $65,990 2.0 SPORT RWD: $62,990 3.0 SPORT 4WD: $70,590 3.0 WILDTRAK 4WD: $72,804 3.0 PLATINUM 4WD: $77,000 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Ford dealer for drive-away prices.

With an 80-litre fuel tank, combined fuel consumption for this model is a claimed 7.1L/100km. We were getting as little as 7.8L/100km after almost 1200km of mixed driving. That’s pretty good for a vehicle this size. SUMMING UP Some may not like the styling and the heavy steering made my wife’s arms ache, but overall, it’s pretty good. The rear-wheel drive 2.0-litre Sport could be the one to get, because it’s visually appealing and comes

with everything you want and nothing you can’t do without. It represents a considerable savings over the offroad version which the majority of people will never use anyway. RATINGS: Looks: 8 Performance: 7.5 Safety: 8 Thirst: 8 Practicality: 7.5 Comfort: 7.5 Tech: 7.5 Value: 7.5 Overall: 7.7

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Perfect start to a career in journalism I ARRIVED at the Wangaratta Chronicle in 2019, just a week after graduating high school. I had no idea what I wanted to do after school but the opportunity to join the Wangaratta Chronicle as a cadet arose. Originally I applied for the position as a cadet journalist in the early general news side of the paper, however, an opportunity to join sport came to fruition and I jumped at that with both hands. As a sports-loving 18-year-old, sports journalism combined both my love for sport, as well as writing which I saw as one of my strengths at school. The opportunity to combine these two facets, along with earning a full-

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time wage and having my study at Deakin University paid for was too good to pass up. Under the tutelage of all senior journalists at the Wangaratta Chronicle, I have been able to not only improve my writing, but also learn other valuable skills such as pagination. My time as a sports journalist has been nothing short of interesting. When I took on this job I had absolutely no idea that I would have virtually no sport to report on through 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as partly through 2021, but I feel

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that these times have only improved my skills as a journalist. Throughout these times I had to search far and wide for stories, while my hard-news style of writing only improved with all the cancellations that occurred throughout that time, which I believe will only hold me in good stead for my future in this arena. Since then, sport has returned and I’ve been able to get back to writing

match reports on all sport and cover things like grand ǰŠĝřź͂ƚņŉīņ͂ņĝź͂ĪĵĵŠ͂źŧşĵ͂ of my highlights thus far. For me, reporting on the 2022 Ovens and Murray ŁŶĝŠı͂ǰŠĝř͂ƚĝź͂ĝ͂şĝźźŉƙĵ͂ highlight with Wangaratta saluting in an absolute thriller against Yarrawonga at the Lavington Sportsground. Memories like that is why many people should seriously consider taking on a cadetship at the

Wangaratta Chronicle. Throughout all of this I was studying online with Deakin University’s Country Press Australia’s Post-Cadet Journalism course, which gave me an extra insight into the world of journalism. Thanks to this course I have now been able to secure a position at Deakin University, studying a Bachelor of Communications. Due to my prior studies

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REGIONAL NEWS

TWO LANES PLANNED BEFORE SKI SEASON By BRODIE EVERIST

UPDATING THE COMMUNITY: (From left) Director of communications Melanie Kwee, project director Charlie Whelan, program director Dipal Sorathia, and project manager Tim Whelan at the community meeting last Tuesday. PHOTO: Fay Mason

MAJOR Roads Projects Victoria (MRPV) are working towards two lanes open on the Bogong High Plains before the next ski season, according to MRPV program director Dipal Sorathia. Mr Sorathia gave a presentation at a community meeting on the Bogong landslip last Tuesday in Mount Beauty where he detailed the work that has been done on the landslip, including a purported 250,000 tons of debris cleared from the landslip site. He said MRPV are also working towards completing work on a smaller landslip before the next ski season. According to Mr Sorathia, soil disposal sites include the Mongans Bridge Quarry and the Wermatong Gravel Pit, but they are looking for more sites to dispose of the debris still to be cleared. “If anyone has any ideas about where we can put more dirt, please let us know,” he said. He said they are also working with the Alpine Shire Council to remedi-

ate some of the soil disposal sites. Mr Sorathia said MRPV will be running a campaign to increase awareness of trucks on the road due to an increasing number of road users as weather warms up. MRPV has requested that motorists on the Bogong High Plains Road overtake with caution when it’s safe to do so, and have patience for trucks navigating tight bends. They also ask that cyclists wear bright reflective clothing, use hand signals early and minimise using the road between the high truck volume hours of 6am and 6pm on weekdays. Mr Sorathia said truck drivers have been pulling over to let other drivers past. “People are not used to driving on these roads and when they see a truck they are getting impatient and seeing where they can pull over and get ahead of them,” he said. “If you drive up and down from Falls Creek you would have noticed that generally the truck drivers have been quite patient and they let you go through.”

Council approves Bright gateway development ALPINE Shire councillors passed the first two stages of a controversial Bright housing development last week, approved 6-1 at their meeting on Tuesday. Councillors voted for the planning application for the subdivision of 78 lots that will form the first two stages of the Bright Valley Development, but a recent CFA recommendation for increased Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings for the development prompted concern. Cr Kelley voted against the application and said the requirement of a BAL29 rating by the CFA at the “eleventh hour”, when the development had previously required BAL-12.5, meant other parts of the development were now in question. “My difficulty with this site is that we now have the first couple of stages that are

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a BAL-29 rating, that’s the highest we are allowed to go in our Alpine Shire and we have known higher bushfire level risk in the other parts of the site, particularly the upper terrace,” he said. “We’re in a position where there is a great degree of uncertainty as to what could follow after this, really uncertain for the developer, really uncertain for the community, it’s pretty undesirable. “My view is that actually we need to huddle down with the CFA, with the developer, the council officers and work out a more robust view on what the future bushfire rating of that site

is, because the very first development which is in the lowest risk area is already tapped out at what we’re allowed to build at.” A bushfire attack level (BAL) measures the severity of a building’s potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact. The Alpine Shire Planning Scheme says the residential development of land that will require a BAL rating above 29 should be avoided. Councillors raised the long history of the development site, with a Residential Land Review identifying the site for future development in 2005, and its rezoning in 2015. According to Cr Nicholas, the rezoning predates the bushfire clause cited by Cr Kelley.

There’s some pretty big changes in what was required for bushfire from when the first formal strategic document was put into the planning scheme to when we were working on the development plan,” she said. “At every single stage of the development process there’s advice from experts that the Alpine Shire Council offices provide and that comes from external people and we have a lot of briefing sessions and we have a lot of discussion and we have a lot of input from community members. “Each time there’s a decision made at each level of this planning process it can only be made with the best available knowledge that is contemporary at the time.” According to the council report, the applicant sub-

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mitted a bushfire report which council had peer-reviewed by a bushfire expert. The peer review recommended a number of conditions be placed on the permit, including a minimum construction standard of BAL-29 for dwellings and an emergency access and egress point approved by CFA for emergency services in the event of an emergency. The report says CFA provided a revised response to the planning application dated November 1 2023, which included conditions in alignment with the peer review recommendations. Cr Janas said he felt the developer had done their best to work with community and provide a suitable estate for Bright. “This is only stage one and two and we can only

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look at what we have before us tonight,” he said. “I know there are another number of hectares that need developing. “It would be up to the developer to deal with whatever authority there is, making their point of view about what has to happen, before a house can go up in any of those areas.” The application proposes a central avenue that follows an existing row of Cottonwood Poplars to form the main entrance to the development from the Great Alpine Road (GAR). The council report says the intersection will result in the removal of two mature trees and the relocation of three semi-mature trees from the GAR, however further risk to other trees due to root damage is uncertain.

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Rural City Connection Friday 8 December 2023

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Public notices Kerbside Bin Collection Over the Public Holidays There will be changes to kerbside bin collections over the Christmas period. If your general waste and/or organics kerbside bin collection day is Monday 25 December (Christmas Day), please note the following changes: r (FOFSBM XBTUF SFE CJO 0SHBOJDT HSFFO CJO XJMM CF collected on Saturday 23 December. Council is asking residents to leave general waste and/or organics bins out for collection the evening prior on Friday 22 December. r 3FDZDMJOH ZFMMPX CJO DPMMFDUJPO EBZ JT .POEBZ (Christmas Day) this will be collected as normal on Monday. r *G ZPVS OPSNBM CJO DPMMFDUJPO EBZ GBMMT CFUXFFO 5VFTEBZ 26 December and Friday 29 December, please put your bin out as usual and leave it out until collected. r $PMMFDUJPOT XJMM SFTVNF BT OPSNBM GSPN .POEBZ TU January 2024. 7JTJU UIF 4FSWJDFT 8BTUF 3FDZDMJOH QBHF PG PVS XFCTJUF for more information.

Council Meeting The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 12 December 2023 in the Council Chambers at the Wangaratta Government Centre. Questions can be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au before 10am on the day of the meeting. Questions can be asked by those in attendance. An agenda for the meeting will be available on Council’s website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/agendas For those unable to attend, the meeting will be available to view live online, via Council’s YouTube channel. You can also or view a recording of the meeting: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Council-meetings/ Council-meeting-videos

Draft Gambling Policy and Gambling Action Plan The consultation period for this policy has now been extended until 31 Jan 2024. The Gambling Policy is to outline Council’s future approach to protecting the Wangaratta community from gambling harm. The Policy outlines Council’s position on gambling and will guide Council’s roles and responsibilities in relation to all GPSNT PG HBNCMJOH XJUIJO UIF 3VSBM $JUZ PG 8BOHBSBUUB To make a submission please visit Connect Wangaratta on www.connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au or visit our website for traditional methods of submission. Submissions close 31 January 2024.

Late night shopping has begun. Are you in preparation mode for Christmas? Do you need a few extra hours in the day for shopping? We have you covered! Several businesses in Wangaratta are keeping their doors open until 7pm every Friday in December leading up to Christmas. Enjoy a tranquil shopping experience without the rush of daytime crowds and explore locally owned retail outlets for that perfect gift. For a full list of participating stores head to our website and search Shop Local.

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Carpark temporary closure On Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 December 2023, the carpark at the rear of the Wangaratta Art Gallery and Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre will be closed for maintenance. There is good news: Free Parking starts in the CBD today Friday 8 December, time limits still apply. Please utilise the free parking during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Join us for a New Year’s Eve event not to be missed. Headlined by Chocolate Starfish who will be supported by soul band That Gold Street Sound, local legends Scott & Amanda, and Asha Bright a rising star from Beechworth. You will find activities to keep the whole family entertained: fireworks, inflatables, laser tag, rock climbing, face painting, hair braiding, and the list goes on. This New Year's Eve extravaganza is set to be an EPIC experience for all attendees. Free event, no tickets necessary. Event starts 5:30pm 31 December 2023. Smoke, vape & drug free event, strictly no glass or BYO alcohol. Service animals welcome only.

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2024/2025 Budget – Have Your Say We’re seeking community input to help us shape the 2024/25 budget. Each year council prepares an annual budget which enables us to manage and deliver our 50 plus services as well as invest in works like roads, footpaths, community facilities and other infrastructure. What should we fund next financial year? Have your say now on Connect Wangaratta - https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au or visit our website for traditional methods of submission. Submissions close Friday 5 January 2024.

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5IFTF BQQMJDBUJPOT DBO CF WJFXFE PO 3VSBM $JUZ PG Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888. Council will not decide these applications before 25 December 2023

Are you ready to win big Wangaratta? Because we have a big competition coming your way! We’re celebrating the launch of Connect Wangaratta with a local photography competition! Do you know your backyard well? Are you pretty nifty with a camera? Perhaps you have a favourite spot you’d love to shout about? Local’s Choice is asking locals to submit their favourite photos from around our region via our new portal for a chance to win some amazing prizes. 3FHJTUFS OPX BOE HFU TOBQQJOH https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/

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BRIC-A-BRAC, mens MTB, old ﬁshing reels, grey watertank, arc welder, photos, remote control model plane and plenty more, 3 Ray Court, Wangaratta Saturday, December 8, 9am - 12pm.

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Vision: Bright futures, Thriving communities The Centre is seeking passionate non-executive directors to join their Board of Governance. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and have experience working with or on committees or boards. One or more of the following skills would be highly desirable:

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BRITTON (Crosbie), Jean Mavis. 12/5/1934 – 4/12/2023 Passed away peacefully at Yackandandah Nursing Home. Much loved wife of Clarrie (dec) and Mick (dec). Mother and mother-in-law of Jeanette, Wayne, Terry (dec), Leonie and Malcolm, Ken and Tania. Step mum of Bronwyn, Lorraine and Shayne. Nanna of 17 and Great-Nanna of 17.

Picked berries from $10/kg $45 per 5/kg carton Smiths Glenrowan Orchards Open Daily 8am - 5pm Closed Fridays Ph 0408 597 770

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Applications close 4pm Sunday, 17 December 2023 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position’s recruitment kit, and to view instructions on how to apply.

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

BUTTERWORTH, Anne. VW Tiguan AWD, (YVI840), 2L turbo diesel, 2012 reg, regular servicing, new windscreen, excellent condition and economy, $8,000 ono. Contact 0490 780 990 or come and see at Kate St, Glenrowan.

4.6 Fibre Glass boat/ trailer, 70hp Yamaha, very little use, all safety gear, new seats, awning, paint and gel coat, totally refurbished, new transom, GPS, 2006 BF X T S o u n d e r, $ 1 2 , 6 0 0 . F a l c o n W a g o n , Ph 0407 161 665. (JGWA6Y59939), noisy diff, headlining needs repair, fairly recent new discs, pads and bushes, 2 2 , 0 0 0 k m , n o r eg , $1000 ono, Wandilgong. Ph 0437 069 941. S T I N G R AY B o w Rider 2006, 135hp Volvo motor, seats OLD cars wanted, cars 7 people, full boat removed. Ph 0435 083 cover and binini, just 115. services and registered until August 2024, in very good condition, $18,000, ono. Call Keith on 0408 103 957.

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CLEANER WANTED 16 hours per week 12 hours per week at the school and 4 hours per week at the preschool. Current rate: $37.50 per hour.

2005 Isuzu van (TOV227), 302,000km, manual diesel, reg til Aug 2024, serviced regularly by Robinsons Trucks, in good condition, $19,000 ono. Ph 0439 030 062.

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

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WINE bottle storage crates, solid pine, excellent condition, 28 available, $165 each, or take the lot for $4620, pick up only from Cheshunt. Phone 0412 710 751.

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HAY, pasture, 100 large rolls, this seasons, $75 per roll, pick up only from King Valley. Ph 0427 218 583.

21/7/1947 – 6/12/2023 The family of Anne Horsburgh Butterworth is saddened to announce her passing on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Aged 76 years. Passed away peacefully at Wangaratta Base Hospital. Anne was dearly loved by her son Arthur, daughter-in-law Kerrie, her daughter Sheryl and her grandchildren Chloe, Brody, Ashleigh and Zara. Love and miss you always xoxo. Please see later paper for funeral details.

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Peter Reed.

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Happy 80th Birthday ~ Love from all your family.

7/7/1936 – 5/12/2023 Loved brother of Ron and Wayne, uncle of Andrew, mark, Bree, Dale and Liana. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace.

FUNERAL NOTICES

BRITTON The funeral service for Mrs Jean Mavis Britton will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 commencing at 2pm. Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, a donation made in Jean’s memory to The Salvos would be appreciated. Donations may be made online at www.salvationarmy.org.au

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SERONG (nee Dowling), Stella Inez. 16/2/1933 – 10/11/2023 Stella’s family would like to thank our relatives and friends for your constant love and support of Mum and our families. Thank you to Fr John Ryan and Fr Des Welladsen and all who attended Mum’s farwell, both in person or via livestream, it was a ﬁtting tribute for someone so loved. We send our love and gratitude to Dr Alex Traill and staff at Ovens Medical Group, all of Mum’s home carers, her beautiful gardener Mandy, the thoughtful and caring staff at St Catherine’s Hostel, staff at Robertson’s Pharmacy and Liz Cox at St Patrick’s. Thank you, Mark, Emma and staff of Mason Park Funerals. Please accept this as our personal thanks. ~ John, Mark, Paul, Louise, Danny and families.

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WDCA rep juniors impress in Shepparton challenge By NATHAN de VRIES SUNDAY’S representative cricket clash between the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association juniors and their Shepparton counterparts was the first major event on the representative calendar. The under 16s took a 13-run win over Cricket Shepparton Blue, posting 7/214 before restricting their opponents to 7/201 from 40 overs. Archer Colvin (50) and Jonty Priest (76) starred with the bat for the WDCA, piling on a 103run partnership for the first wicket. James Long (23), Henry Scalzo (17*), Lucas Eales (14*), and Jed Marek (8) all pitched in to post a competitive total for the WDCA to bowl to. After Shepparton Blue found themselves on top with 143 runs on the board without loss, Cooper Binion found the breakthrough, dismissing skipper Baxter Plunkett for 75. WDCA’s bowlers found their rhythms, and one wicket often brought two, with Scalzo (2/29) and Marek (3/42) each finding themselves on hat-tricks. In the under 15 bout, Shepparton proved too strong, defending their 137 by 20 runs. Mitchell Feldtmann (2/23), Van Kreeck (2/17) and Edward

Jones (2/5) were outstanding with ball in hand. Skipper Reid McNamara led the way with the willow, top scoring with 26, but Shepparton’s Brayden Hutchins’ five wicket haul stymied the run chase. The under 14s were bowled out for 97 runs chasing 125 for victory, with Lenny Sims’ halfcentury one of only two scores to make it to double digits. The under 13 match ended in a spectacular draw, with both sides making 210 runs from their 40 overs. A pair of WDCA players retired not out after making a halfcentury, with William Benton top scoring with an unbeaten 51 from 46 deliveries. Austin Morris was tremendous with the ball, taking 3/10 with one maiden from four overs. The under 12 Gold side dominated in their clash with Shepparton White, making 5/77 from their 20 overs before bowling Shepparton out for 35. Four bowlers picked up two wickets, with Max Wyatt’s 2/1 including a maiden the best figures in the scorebook. The WDCA will take on Murray Valley CA this Sunday, with matches played across Yarrawonga and Mulwala, with junior country week set to be contested in January.

SPORT

READY TO GO: Ledger Racing’s Bluegrass Bijoux will be in action at the Wangaratta Turf Club tomorrow.

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TAKING POLES: Henry Scalzo took two wickets in two balls for WDCA against Cricket Shepparton. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Ledger named Bluegrass Bijoux as his best of the day after the five-year-old mare drew gate one in race nine (058 handicap). The daughter of Rich Enuff has been in solid form this prep with a second place finish at Albury on October 28, while she finished fourth at Bendigo last start. “Bluegrass Bijoux is in great form,” Ledger said. “She got slaughtered at Albury where she finished second and then ran a good fourth at Bendigo last start so she’s ready to win and we think she will be at her best on Saturday. “She’s our best of the day.” Killawarra Lass was also accepted into race nine but Ledger said the team will likely opt for Albury’s meeting after the galloper drew gate 10. Gates open at 1pm with the first race to kick off at 1:34pm. General admission tickets are still available via the Wangaratta Turf Club’s website.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, December 2 Stroke A Grade Winner: Steve Fisher 65. B Grade Winner: Leslie Naidoo 71. C Grade Winner: Garth Fullerton 69. D Grade Winner: Danny Potter 70. Ball Winners: Gordon Paterson (2) 69, Neville Hogan 70, Col Braden 71, Mark Flack 71, Ray Hyland 71, Joe Marjanovic 71, Brian Lee 71, Brendon Essex 72, Peter Ford 72, Andy Senkic 72, Markus Angehrn 73, Alan White 73. Super Nine Club Shirt: Garth Fullerton 23. Aroma Deli: Robyn Ottaway 22. 2 Balls: Markus Angehrn 22. NTP: 4th Steve Fisher, 8th Ken Beitzel, 13th Neville Hogan, 17th Gordon Paterson. Sunday, December 3 Stableford A Grade: Michael Cordier 39. B Grade: Kim Arnold 39. Ball Winners: Hamish Lewis (2) 39, Andrew Skewes 37, Joe Marjanovic 36, Bernie Grealy 35, Tom Aggett 34. NTP: 4th Tom Aggett, 8th Andrew Skewes, 13th Felix Gamze. Monday, December 4 Stableford A Grade: Eric Smith 38.

B Grade: Geoff Davidson 41. C Grade: Robert Lowe 36. Ball Winners: Alex Gibbs 37, Pat Ernst 37, Ray Hyland 36, Laurie Miller 36, Alan Sands 35, Ian Dinsdale 35. NTP: 4th Ian Harbourd, 8th Alan White, 13th Eric Smith, 17th Robert Lowe. Tuesday, December 5 Stableford and 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Judy Fogarty 35. Ball Winners: W e n d y Hogan (2) 34, Joy Hester 32. 9 Hole Winner: Mary Jones 18 Ball Winners: Ros White 18, Robyn Grealy 16. NTP: 4th Di Murphy, 8th Jackie O’Brien, 13th Kaye Pink, 17th Wendy Hogan. Wednesday, December 6 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Sam Richards 19. Runner Up: Glenn Hunt 18. Ball Winner: Pat Grady 18. B Grade Winner: Val Ellis 20. Runner Up: Terry Docherty 19. Ball Winner: Spencer Lamb 17. NTP: 4th Alan White, 8th Col Braden.

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WGC Competitions: Week ending December 3 Women’s 9 Stableford No-

vember 28 2023 9 Hole Winners: Carolyn Sullivan 22 Points / Dianne Phillips 21 C/B. 9 Hole Runner Ups: Lesley Anderson 21 Points / Marlene Thompson 21 Points. Ball Winners: Barb Woodward, Lois Sanderson, Dawn Fleet, Liz Madden, Ros Gormly, Dona Harper, Julie McInnes, Jenny Kerr. NTP 9th: Lesley Anderson. November 30 Women’s Stableford 9 Hole Stableford 9 Hole Winner: Dianne Phillips 17 Points. December 2 Men’s Competition: 18 Hole Stroke - Monthly Medal A Grade Winner: Jarred Clark Nett 66. A Grade Runner Up: Brannan Duffy Nett 69 C/B. B Grade Winner: Craig Donoghue Nett 66. B Grade Runner Up: Ray Hutton Nett 67. Ball Winners: Michael Webster, Bob Murray, Arnold Sparks, Joe Antic, Phillip Winnell, Jake Burns, Daymn Hoffard . NTP: 4th Ashley Cayton, 7th Darren Burns, 11th Ethan Roach, 13th Mark Comensoli, 16th Trevor Cooper. Raffle Winner: Tom McAtee. Birdie: Daniel Bihun. Secret 6: Darren Burns. Sunday, December 3 Medley Stableford 18 Hole Winner: Tracey

Mckinnon 34 Points.

TARRA GOLF CLUB

Next week they will have a Christmas lunch at the Milawa Hotel.

TARRAWINGEE Golf Club Results Saturday, November 2 The winner of the December Monthly Medal was Ken Miller 86-16-70, runner up Peter Scoullar nett 73. Ladies winner was Lucia DaPos 102-32-70. Nearest the pin: 2nd Ken Miller, 8th (Hollywoods Award) Lucia DaPos. Golf to be played on Saturday, December 9 is the final of the doubles KO with golf to be played by the members not involved in the KO to be organised on the day. Due to the warmer weather hit off times will be 8:30am for a 9:00am start. The members are to be advised that the A.G.M will be held after golf on December 16 at approximately 1:30pm with the election of the office bearers and other relevant positions to be held at that meeting, all members welcome. Members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club, the joining fee is $100 the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club. Tarra Ladies Tarra Ladies played a 9-hole Stableford Secret Pairs event on Tuesday, December 5. The winners were Lorraine Grenfell and Toni Wilson.

RESULTS for Monday, December 4 are as follows: Nathan Reynolds and Yvonne McLaughlin d Janet Kelly and Elise Downes 7/5, Christine Ireland and Margaret Bennett d Joan Dyson and Gabi Heywood 7/3, Wendy Waddington and Terry Wilson d Dawn Wind and Gavan Kelly 5/4 in a VERY competitive game. Last weekend, Andy Barbero from Wangaratta and Loretta Gawn from Mooroopna played together in the Victorian Handicap Doubles Tournament held at the Victorian Croquet Centre in Melbourne and finished midfield. The winners were Mary Cockett and James Turton of the Drysdale club on the Bellarine Peninsula. On Wednesday morning we had a visitor come to play as a result of our inclusion in the Summer in the Parks program. On Wednesday evening Lauren Kazenwadel and Terry Wilson played ricochet on our recently refurbished Court One with Terry prevailing 23/12 after two hours. Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 9am and Wednesday at 6pm.

CROQUET

Visitors are welcome to come down and enjoy some games with our members. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done. Late arrivals will be included in the next game. The club is located at 46 Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta. For further information please contact president Susan Fischer on 0417217009 or secretary Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

WLTCP CROQUET ON a warm Tuesday morning, nine members enjoyed playing croquet in the beautiful surrounds of Merriwa Park. Cassie Hurley and Anne Dodd defeated Annette Filipek 8/5, Yvonne McLaughlin defeated Christine De Caneva and Barbara Trower 9/4, Trish Rogash defeated Kim Foley and Lorraine Johnstone 9/4. Trish managed three very good jumps, and it was nice to see our new member Kim joining us and enjoying the game. Playing days are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday commencing at 9am – please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for a draw to be organised. Visitors are most welcome to join our club – we’re a very friendly club, our aim being to have fun and learn the skills and strategy of croquet.

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Join Team CAV in the upcoming Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run THIS year, lace-up for more than just a run – join Team CAV in the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run and become a catalyst for change. The goal is simple, to raise awareness of the Centre Against Violence and how to access our services, make a community stand about family and sexual violence and engage the community in healthy and connected activity. The first 250 registrants will receive a free and exclusive CAV shirt, setting the stage for the Centre Against Violence's groundbreaking #StandUpAndDoWhat campaign. Jaime Chubb, chief executive officer of the Centre Against Violence, declared, "This is not just a marathon; it's a movement." "Joining Team CAV is your first step towards standing against violence," Ms Chubb said. "As you jog, walk, or run as part of Team CAV, the impact extends far beyond the marathon course." This year, the National Community Attitudes survey results unveiled a serious issue – 2 in 5 people are uncertain about how to access family violence services. Wearing the CAV shirt aims to bridge this gap, by creating a visible support network and spreading awareness of who we are and what we do. The survey also revealed that many people don’t think family

MAKE A STAND: Members of the public are encouraged to join Team CAV for the upcoming Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run. violence is in an issue in their own community. Ms Chubb said these are both statistics that we need to change. Family violence happens everywhere, in every neighbourhood and everyone needs to know how to access our service when you, or

someone you know needs it. "Join Team CAV, wear the shirt, and let's go beyond words," she said. "It's time to turn our collective commitment into action. "The Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run are not just about the

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Rangers women rebound for a dramatic draw THE Wangaratta Rangers women produced a mighty comeback to salvage a draw against Albury Bears in their round eight clash last weekend. Rangers’ bats started strong in the first innings, with Kim Flood, Sophie Anders and Jenny Warfe driving in three runs. However, in the bottom of the first inning, the Rangers were unable to find the zone in the field, giving up eight runs to find themselves at a seven run deficit early. The Rangers showed determination, scoring another two runs in the top of the second inning, cutting the lead back to two runs. From there, the game became a defensive show, with both sides limiting scoring opportunities. Kim Flood recovered from a tricky first inning to pitch to dominate the Bears’ hitters recording five strikeouts. She was backed up by the stellar outfield defence of centrefield Candice Jones, who continued to run down multiple balls. Going into the last innings, the Rangers' offence sprang back to life through a patient approach drawing four straight walks, followed by three more hits to Jess White, Candice Jones and Leah Dinsdale, to score seven runs. This gave the Rangers a 12-9 lead going into the home inning but the Bears, through some spirited play, were able to claw back another three runs to finish the game 12-12. Player of the round for the senior women went to Candice Jones with two hits, three runs and three stolen bases. The juniors took on the top of the ladder Bears Green this week. Unfortunately, it was tough work out there, with the weather making play difficult. Some of the juniors tried their hand at pitching, including Oliver Kiker, and player of the round for the juniors this week was Morrison O’Keeffe. The next round, on December 9, will be the Rangers' last game before the Christmas break – the seniors will be taking on Wodonga Gladiators, with the juniors taking on Bears Gold.

MASSIVE HIT: Candice Jones (above) makes solid contact batting.

FULL STRETCH: Jenny Warfe (left) makes a valiant effort to catch the ball at first base.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

Sanctions handed down for umpire abuse A PAIR of Strathbogie Panthers C grade players have accepted their 10 week suspensions for abusive language, disputing an umpire’s decision, and intimidation of an umpire by threatening language. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 2 in the match between Strathbogie and Yarrawonga Mulwala. The players elected not to challenge the ruling, which was delivered at Wednesday’s Wangaratta and District Cricket Association executive meeting. In addition to the suspensions, the WDCA unanimously voted to suspend upcoming matches involving Strathbogie Panthers Cricket Club until a sub-committee can constitutionally review the incident and issues surrounding it, with the league to determine how, if at all, any matches will be made up for.

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Prime time to turn Mapies’ season around

TIME TO STRIKE: Magpies’ skipper Jack Davies believes his squad can take the win over Delatite this weekend. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

THE 2023/24 Wangaratta and District Cricket Association has a completely different look this season, as the Wangaratta Magpies’ A grade squad sits towards the bottom of the overall ladder. Last season’s one-day champions and red ball runners-up sit seventh out of eight teams in the A grade competition, and will strive for an improvement in form when they take on bottom side Delatite at home this weekend in a 40 over match. The Magpies have been hit hard by player unavailability through the opening rounds, and are without gun batter Pranav Menon from last season, but skipper Jack Davies said there was really no excuse to be so low on the table. “It’s been a funny old start, we’ve had a mixture of not performing when we want to, and unavailability - it’s obviously not the start we drew up at the start of the season, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement,” he said. “I think by not being able

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to capitalise on the season we had last year with both bat and ball, and not finding our rhythm early on, we’ve found ourselves behind the eight ball. “When he (Menon) was here, I think all of our batters had probably their career-best years, but we’ve fallen away a bit. “On paper, we’ve still got the talent, we’ve just got to find a way to make sure it finds its way to the middle.” With just two weeks of white ball cricket left before the Christmas break, and with the Magpies’ A Reserve side taking the bye this week, Davies said it was time for the squad to stand up and post some wins. “Confidence is the key there, and we’ve got to start winning games, it’s plain and simple,” he said. “For this week, we’ve got all hands on deck for the

time this year - Cooper’s (Matheson) away, so we’re one short, but it just gives us an opportunity to just settle and back ourselves in. “With positions up for grabs this week and the full squad to pick from, there’ll be some changes, but everyone that’s in that side, we’re confident in, and we’ve just got to find a way to make it click. “Obviously our bowling attack’s got to get the job done, and we know if we can make a good score, we’ll be hard to beat. “If you get yourself in, we know how the wicket’s going to play, and there are runs to be had.” Wangaratta Magpies take on Delatite tomorrow at Norm Minns Oval, with play to begin from 1pm. In other A grade matches, City Colts host Yarrawonga Mulwala in a top of the table clash, Rovers United Bruck go up against Beechworth at WJ Findlay Oval, and Benalla Bushrangers travel to McNamara Reserve to play Ovens Valley United.

Colts ready for “biggest game” so far when they meet Lakers By WILLSON MACK IT will be a top of the table clash at Barr Reserve tomorrow when the second-placed City Colts take on ladder leaders Yarrawonga Mulwala. While it’s no surprise that the Lakers are once again at the top of the WDCA ladder, not many would’ve predicted City Colts to be going as well as they are and a win in round seven would catapult them to the top. With just two one-day clashes before the Christmas break, City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins knows how big the clash is for his side. “We’ve been saying that the games against Magpies and Yarrawonga would be our biggest challenge before Christmas,” Giggins said. “We stepped up last week against Magpies and now we’re looking forward to testing ourselves against Yarrwonga who I think are the team to beat. “They bat deep and everyone can bowl as well so it’s going to be a huge test for us. ”It’s the biggest game of our season so far.” The Lakers have made more runs than any other team this season, however, the Colts have restricted the second least runs against. “Our bowling’s been good this year so we’ll back our bowlers to restrict them,” Giggins said. “The tough part is we want to make more runs than them and try and outdo them with the bat which will be tough because that’s their strength. “If we bat first I think anything north of 130150 is a good total.” This year’s WDCA competition has been a treat for all spectators with any team able to win on their day, which is shown with all sides losing at least one game. “It’s been really even this year which has been good to see,” Giggins said. “Anyone can win on their day and it’s been a long time since the competition has been this even. “The last five or six years there’s always been a stand out top four and then two sides in the middle and two at the bottom.”

BIG GAME: Tyler Nanson will be looking to stand up when City Colts meet Yarrawonga Mulwala tomorrow. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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SPORT

Rovers lock in committee for 2024 season

FEARLESS: Former tennis champion and current commentator Jelena Dokic will be in Wangaratta tomorrow. PHOTO: Julian Kingma

Jelena Dokic's new book - Fearless.

Tennis legend Jelena Dokic to drop in on book tour By BELINDA HARRISON WHEN most people think of Jelena Dokic, they think of a prodigious tennis player who made the quarterfinals of Wimbledon at the tender age of 16, the semifinals of Wimbledon at 17, a Sydney Olympian (finishing fourth), in the world’s top 10 by the age of 18 and holding the number four single and number nine doubles rankings by the time she was 19. But, Jelena Dokic is much more than just a former tennis player who had exceptional skills, a steely nerve and an unrivalled fight on the court. Her childhood and youth were defined by physical and emotional abuse at the

hands of her father until she left home at the age of 19. Jelena is an inspiration. She is unbreakable. She is fearless. Jelena escaped a war, lived as a refugee — twice — she was subject to bullying, and suffered immense physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her father, all while training to be a tennis champion. Jelena suffered in silence for years, and it wasn’t until her first book ‘Unbreakable’ was released in 2017 that she was able to unburden her secrets and her revelations about her father’s shocking abuse stunned the world. This short extract shows

the kind of man she lived with and how she was treated. “I don’t know where my dad is. I’m standing in the plush Wimbledon players’ lounge waiting, looking around for him: we’re due to go out for a nice dinner with my managers, Ivan and John. I am 17 years old and I have just played in the semi-finals. Of Wimbledon. Surely, you’d think, he would be okay that I got this far at the All England Club. You would think. This has been my greatest run ever in a grand slam and I want to know what he’ll say, and to organise how we will get to dinner with Ivan and John. So I call him again, and this time, finally, he picks up. The dull slur in his slow,

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loud voice tells me he is drunk. I know this tone; it’s the tone of white wine and probably a few glasses of whisky. He is angry. Furious that I lost. His voice booms down the phone. ‘You are pathetic, you are a hopeless cow, you are not to come home. You are an embarrassment. You can’t stay at our hotel.’” Jelena’s new book – Fearless – was released in September this year and shares the impact her formative years have had on her, and her refusal to be defined by her trauma – she is determined to grow, be stronger and wiser because of it, and wants to help others who may also be suffering. In the book, Jelena opens up on how she has survived

trauma and heartache to establish herself as a leading tennis commentator and motivational speaker. Don't miss your chance to hear from this incredible woman and one of tennis' most influential figures at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club in Merriwa Park tomorrow, Saturday, 9 December from 2pm. Team members from Edgars Books and News will be in attendance so you can purchase copies of Unbreakable and Fearless and have Jelena sign them. If you can't make it on the day, call Edgars Books and News on 5721 3758 or visit the store at 55 Murphy Street Wangaratta to organise a signed copy.

THE recent Annual General Meeting of the Wangaratta Rovers Football & Netball Club saw the return of co-presidents Wendy Lester and Wally Pasquali. Some 50 members attended the meeting which re-elected Graeme Taylor as secretary and appointed Mario Antonello as the new treasurer. Barry Sullivan and Cameron Miller return as football and netball directors respectively, with Bronwyn McGorlick as the new women’s football director. Co-president Wendy Lester was pleased in retaining stability on the committee, while at the same time injecting new blood. “Overall, season 2023 had good results for the club, although we did not achieve our ultimate goals with our football (men’s and women’s) and netball teams”, Lester said. “We are fortunate to have a strong list of sponsors and a sound membership base, that bodes well for the future.” Financially, the club returned a positive operating result for the reporting year. The AGM also saw the appointment of the following members to the committee, Paul Squires, Barrie Henderson, Chris Shanley, Geoff Allen, Lauren Flynn, Chris Doyle, Andrew Smith, Simone Nolan, Karen Rourke, Gabrielle Grant and Katherine Presley.

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FUTURE STAR UNDER 12 City Colts star Cooper Drage hits one to mid-wicket in his side’s match against Rutherglen United at Wangaratta High School last Saturday. ■ More photos: Page 44 PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Live racing returns Local trainers set for busyy dayy at Wangaratta g Turf Club’s Christmas Partyy Races tomorrow RACING returns to the Wangaratta Turf Club tomorrow for the first time since Wangaratta Cup Day. After track renovations prevented racing at the local club for months, racing is back for the annual Christmas Party Races. The turf club has had an enormous reception to their popular race day with all packages selling out, while local trainers have also taken a lik-

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ing to running at their home track with a mountain of acceptances. The Ledger Racing stable is set for a busy day with seven runners accepted into the nine race card and John Ledger said he can’t wait to return to his

home track. “The track was in wonderful order before they did all of the renovations and they’ve got it looking great again,” Ledger said. “We’re lucky to have such a good track in Wangaratta, it’s one of the fairest anywhere in Victoria or NSW. “Greg Brown and the track team do a fantastic job.” Four of Ledger Racing’s runners will take place in maidens

from race one to four with Trade Agreement (race one), Schiller Salute (race two), Tee Cee Tracey (race two) and Alpha’s Bro (race four) all vying for a first win. “All of the maidens are probably horses who need to find the right race on the right day but you never know,” Ledger said. “They should all race well at home and could be place chances.

“They’re all fit and well which is all we can ask.” Race seven’s 0-58 handicap (2000m) will see Written Advice take her place from gate seven with Jake Duffy booked to ride. “Ever since going into foal Written Advice has been good,” Ledger said. “Her last start at Swan Hill (finished third) she worked home really well and should be a good chance on Saturday.

“When they go into foal you have around 100 days to race them and a lot of the time you will see a change in form because of all of the natural hormones that come with the pregnancy. “She was losing interest in her racing so we retired her and she went into foal but she’s found some form again so hopefully we’ll get a full campaign into her.” ■ Continued page 43

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