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A RENERGISED Yarck Hotel, has recently reopened under the capable custodianship of high calibre Melbourne publicans Geoff Lindsay and Paul Dimattina. Chef Geoff Lindsay and former Western Bulldogs football player Paul Dimattina, are business

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partners at the renowned Lamaro’s Hotel in South Melbourne and have brought their winning formula to the North East, reinvigorating this classic

country pub just off the Maroondah Highway. “We were mindful of not losing the intrinsic character and integrity of the original structure,” said chef Geoff Lindsay of the pub’s extensive renovations. “It was important to retain the relaxed vibe and community focus, whilst

also modernizing the space.” “The region around Yarck is an amazing food and wine producing area, and it is a location I was very much aware of working in the upper echelons of the hospitality industry,” said Geoff. “My menus have always

under-valued in comparison been produce-driven, and to sea fish. over my career I’ve come “And the beef cattle are across so many suppliers of an equivalent standard,” from the region, and it Geoff said. always intrigued me. So when the opportunity “It surprises me that the to acquire the area is not more well-known presented both Geoff Yarck Hotel, for its food and wine. and Paul leapt at the “The river fish for opportunity. instance that are produced ■ Continued pages 2-3 up here are world-class, yet

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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE MARK Walker (pictured) and his parter Ang Corker both share a passion for speed. The Wangaratta couple now have an enviable collection of vehicles including this 1923 Ford T-bucket hot rod. Full story page 5. PHOTO: Shane Douthie

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TOURISTS have flocked back to the North East this summer, with bustling trade helping Wangaratta and district tourism operators recover from a flood impacted spring. Doing it harder than most over the spring was the Painters Island Caravan Park, which experienced multiple closures due to flood waters, losing hundreds of bookings. Despite initial concerns

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going into December, park manager Jaclyn Guerin was thrilled to have the park fully re-opened in time for summer, and said they have been almost at capacity since.

“The numbers have been really strong and it’s been great to have everyone back again,” she said. “It’s fantastic, it’s obviously been closed so much over the October, November period and we’ve found a lot of the tourists who would usually stay with us over the jazz festival and spring have been here which has been really good.”

Ms Guerin commended her hard working staff to have the park organised for guests over the busy period, which has provided the business with much needed relief. “We’ve had to take the bookings as they've come and we've been able to fill up a lot of our spots... we haven’t had much availability over Christmas and

January,” she said. “You wouldn’t know looking at the park now that at the start of December we had floodwater around, it has bounced back really well.” Rural City of Wangaratta acting manager of economic development, environment and compliance, Janine Rolles, said there had been strong interest

among visitors for outdoor activities, cycling, walking and waterfalls. “Our food and wine offerings continue to be a great drawcard,” she said. Ms Rolles said visitors have frequently accessed tourism information via digital channels, which has led to a 26 per cent decrease in patronage at the Visitor Information Centre in Murphy Street. ■ Continued page 3

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Play it safe, for children’s sake, as police warn of rising ‘sextortion’ WANGARATTA police are urging adults to remain hyper-vigilant around their children’s online safety these school holidays, following a spike in reporting of sexual extortion and blackmail across the state. Often referred to as ‘sextortion’, concerns have continued to arise around a practice where victims are blackmailed with the threat of their intimate images being shared online unless the victim meets the perpetrator’s demands. Most commonly, offenders engage victims through chat-based social media platforms, pretending to be a young person of a similar age to those they are targeting,

before sending what they suggest are intimate images of themselves and requesting the victim send their own. Once received, the offender often threatens to on-share the content with friends and family of the victim, demanding money, gift cards or cryptocurrency, and will often distribute the images regardless of if the demands are met. According to a police spokesperson, parents should endeavour to have age-appropriate discussions with their children about online safety, and encourage them to not accept friend requests from people they are unfamiliar with.

“If you are subject to any type of concerning behaviour like this online, we would urge you to contact police and discuss the circumstances with us,” the spokesperson said. “We believe that these matters are under reported and that can be for a range of reasons, including fear or embarrassment, and sometimes feeling unsure if an offence has occurred or if they will be believed.” Anyone with knowledge of these incidents and those responsible is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.com.au.

Serious injuries in twocar collision near Docker A HEAD-on collision at Docker could have been far worse, had it not been for evasive measures from one of the drivers, according to police. Police, CFA and Ambulance Victoria staff responded to the collision on the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road, near Docker, around 1.30pm Friday. Acting Sergeant Scott Mundie of Wangaratta police said a number of people suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries and they were transferred to Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Act Sgt Mundie said the collision between a Ford utility with a male driver and female passenger travelling south to Moyhu and a twin-cab utility being driven by a woman with a child passenger travelling north to Wangaratta, occurred on a bend. “Investigations are ongoing, but early indications are the twin-cab utility has veered onto the wrong side of the road,” he said. “The other driver was able to take evasive action and prevent the vehicles from colliding fully headon.”

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SELL HIGH: Mansfield’s Peter and Claire McElroy looked to cash in at Friday’s sale.

SOLID interest and strong prices was a recipe for happiness for vendors at Friday's inaugural all breeds weaner sale at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange. Elders’ livestock agent Oliver Mason said the penning of 2700 head drew producers and buyers from far and wide, delivering a “great result, everyone’s really happy”. “It was our inaugural all breeds, so our coloured cattle, and it was the first time we've had them in our featured autumn-drop calf-selling calendar and we've got a lot of very happy vendors and I think everybody’s sort of walking away very excited about the next year,” he said. “We had a fair run of grown steers which we sold in strong competition. “We had a dearer sale on some of our feature lines of Hereford and Black Baldy cattle and then competition from north and local commission buyers. “Last year was certainly one out of the box so we don’t like to draw too much comparison to a one-off spike like that but we're basically back to where we were in 2021... we’d be very close to averaging those sort of rates we had seen.” Mr Mason said the average weaner calf was something like

$1700-$1800, “which historically is a very good price”. He said prices were strong considering it was a very, very tough winter for livestock and producers “certainly didn’t get a lot of performance out of them during the winter period”. Friday’s sale followed on from Wednesday’s Premier Angus Feature Weaner Sale, where 4400 head were sold, with steers topping out at $2200 per head, and more than $8 million traded at the market. Mr Mason said the extra sales are a great addition and the area was fortunate to have such a good store selling complex in the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange. “We’re certainly drawing cattle from a lot of areas that would have traditionally gone somewhere else - Wangaratta is certainly going from strength to strength as a wellrenowned and well-recognised store selling complex,” he said. “The facilities are good, we’ve been fortunate enough to have the addition of 48 new selling pens so that enables us to be able to present our clients’ cattle with that little bit extra room. “I’d like to extend some thanks to all the producers who consigned their stock here for the inaugural sale. “They took a bit of a risk but it certainly paid off for them.”

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It’s time to call racism out Peter walking g 2022kms to raise awareness

AN off-the-cuff racist comment made by an associate while watching rugby became the catalyst for 67-year-old Peter Elzer to embark on a 2022km walk to raise awareness against racism. The Coffs Harbour resident stayed in Wangaratta Friday evening, having begun his journey in Melbourne on December 23, trekking along bypass roads next to the main freeways as he continues to make his way north, with an eye to completing 101 days of walking upon arrival at 1770, north of Bundaberg, on April 24. Towing an 18kg bag and trailer behind him, with spare clothes and up to eight litres of water with him at all times, the solo traveler said making the trip as difficult as possible for himself had been a key focus ahead of the journey. “It wasn’t something I’d planned, it’s just something that I thought I had to do after a few triggers - I started thinking I’ve got to call this out and then it sort of broadened from there,” he said. “The whole thing started two days before Christmas during the season of goodwill, and finishing 121 days later the day before ANZAC day, and that's

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part of the message is that Australia is so big on commemorating our war heroes and our war dead from the first and second world wars and all the other wars combined. “But we have no commemoration at all, apart from one tiny monument I think in Tasmania (Hobart War Memorial) for Australia’s biggest war, which was the 140-year war for Australia itself between British colonials and the Indigenous people, and we all know the result. “I feel we should start growing and we should commemorate these people as well.” On Friday morning, Peter could be seen waving to residents as he trudged along Tone Road and into the Wangaratta CBD, enjoying a rest day in the township on Saturday before beginning an anticipated threeday trek towards the border at Albury. He said he hoped his walk could inspire people along the way to look introspectively and break down internal barriers around race.

“Animals have been following me, a lot of children - I feel like the pied piper sometimes because the kids will latch on to my trolley at supermarkets and I’m just this old man,” he laughed. “It’s a simple message of respect and call it out - if you see a person of a different ethnicity walking down the street, say hello and you would be amazed - I talked to these two young chaps at the service station, there was a whole family of Sri Lankans and I just said hello and got into this amazing conversation. “People’s eyes open up and they start talking, and I guess that’s the beauty of it. “People are influenced by people they respect - maybe they will start to change their views because they respect what they see, and it might just soften their ideas.” Having walked each of the previous six days, Peter said he was looking forward to having a swim in the pool and a solid night of sleep at Painter's Island Caravan Park, which he said had provided a campsite free of charge to support the walk. For more information on Peter’s walk, search STAMP_OUT_ RACISM_2022 on Facebook.

WALKING FOR A CAUSE: 67-year-old Coffs Harbour resident Peter Elzer walked through Wangaratta last week as part of a 2022km journey to combat racism. PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm

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From front page Despite the decrease, the centre - which is relocating to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre in April - still reported 340 visits over the holiday period and totalled 17,000 over the past 12 months. “There was a gradual movement pre-COVID to visitors accessing tourism information via digital channels, and we have seen this grow strongly post-COVID,” she said. “Visitors are also accessing information at their point of interest at our satellite stands of tourist information around the municipality.” Brand manager of Pizzini Wines, Natalie Pizzini, said the King Valley winery has experienced similar high numbers of steady visitation. “The region has been able to deliver some top standard tourist experiences so customers are extremely happy when they come and when they go,” she said.

BASKING IN THE SUN: The Tasmanian based Breganti family of Jon, Ellen, Hamish and Noah, were among those relaxing at the Painters Island Caravan Park on Friday. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann Ms Pizzini said King Valley hospitality has been flourishing in recent holiday periods because of the extra availability for accommodation, including the Pizzini Wines owned

Mountain View Hotel. “Five or six years ago, the majority of the customers that came through at this time of year would have been camping at the Gentle Annie

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Caravan Park or Valleyview Caravan Park or along the King River at the Edi Cutting,” she said. “Because there’s so many more bed and breakfasts in the area, we’re getting more visitors who have more places to stay, and the campers are excited about what’s on offer at this side of the valley now. “They’ll plan to go to the hotel for one night for dinner, to Chrismont for lunch, Dal Zotto for wine tasting, King River Brewery for a pizza and a beer or tacos on a Thursday night. “They’re not just coming for one or two days, they’re staying for the week and experiencing all the different businesses in the region. “It really is a holiday experience and I’m loving that aspect for visitors in the King Valley now.” At Glenrowan, Kate’ Cottage’s co-owner Michelle Coad said the Ned Kelly themed cottage has seen massive numbers of families young

and old roll through their doors. “It’s always busy at this time of year, but it’s been busy consistently,” she said. “There’s always a lot of family visitation during school holidays, but we have a lot of variety of groups coming in. “It’s an interesting part of our Australian history and people are starting to re-visit the story.” Ms Coad said as relatively new owners of the cottage, they have tried adding different aspects to the business such as creating a Facebook page and an onsite scavenger hunt to help promote visitation. “By having a Facebook page, it’s given an awareness of the business not many people knew existed,” she said. “All these different things help to bring people in. “We expect it to busy right up until school starts again at the start of February.”

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ENQUIRIES to the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre during December jumped by 74 per cent compared to the same period in 2011. Rural City of Wangaratta tourism development coordinator, Emma Keith, said the significant increase in enquiries could be attributed to a number of factors which may include social media, the number and quality of events on offer within the region, and the increasing trend of mobile communication. “With a greater social media presence and active engagement in online communities such as Twitter and Facebook, an array of events on offer to stimulate interest, combined with the extensive use of mobile smart devices - the increase in enquiries to the centre via methods other than physical visits, is clearly in line with the move towards mobile communication, enquiries and information gathering,” Ms Keith said. “Although physical visits to the Visitor Information Centre were on par with 2011, the enquiries

received by phone and online have significantly increased in line with this worldwide trend.” Visitation to the centre was similar to December 2011 with more than 4000 people visiting during December. “The figures for the month of December 2012 compared to December 2011 also show an increase in sales, indicating a correlation between enquiries and sales and thus economic impact to the region,” Ms Keith said. She said for the month of December most common enquiries related to accommodation and events. Camping was particularly popular, as was the Milawa Gourmet Region and Glenrowan. Among the families visiting Glenrowan last week were the Welch’s, returning to their Drouin home from a holiday at Port Stevens. Kaine and Kelly Welch said the town was a good spot to stop along the highway. “We’ve done the tourist thing here before,” Mr Welch said. This time they were returning with the kids to see all the usual sites. “The kids loved it,” he said.

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Couple’s life in the fast lane BY SHANE DOUTHIE sdouthie@ nemedia.com.au

ONE Wangaratta family have enjoyed a very fast festive season, welcoming two new additions to the household - an eye-catching red T-bucket hot rod and a sleek speed boat. Mark Walker and his partner Ang Corker share a passion for speed, reflected in their expanding garage, which also includes a 1983 VH Commodore, A HZ Holden one tonner, BA Ford XR8 and Harley-Davidson ‘Shovelhead’ motor bike. “I’ve been into hot cars all my life,” Mark said. “I grew up in Yarrawonga and was around race boats since I was young. “Ang is into cars as well. “My first car was an XB Ford which has a 351 Cleveland motor with a 4-speed Toploader transmission. “I had it resprayed a copper brown and the motor was rebuilt.” Mark is a member of the North East Car Club and the Street Rod Federation. The T-bucket hot rod is based on a 1923 Model T Ford and has a 350 Chev motor with a 671 Supercharger. “It has street rod registration and I will take it to

local car shows including Yarrawonga and, of course, Bright,” Mark said. “You don’t see too many around like this.” Mark has had the VH Commodore for six to seven years and its standard, beige exterior belies the beast under the hood. “It has its original paint and looks like a stock-standard Commodore but it has a 355 Stroker motor,” he said. “The HZ also has a 333

Stroker, and the Harley has a 93 cubic inch Stroker as well. “The speed boat is a 1989 Stephens Tunnel Runner and the bloke who used to own it used it as a drag racer. “It has 633 horsepower motor but you can ski on it as well.” It’s taken years of hard work and saving to get the current vehicle collection together and Mark has no plans to turn them over in the foreseeable future.

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“We’ve just saved up and bought them, we don’t do it for profit, we do it because we like them,” he said. Their children, Taydan Corker-William and Justoine Walker, also share a liking for the vehicles and definitely have their eyes on the inheritance. “They both have worked out which ones they want when we’re gone, but hopefully it won't be for a few years yet,” Mark said.

MATCHING PAIR: Ang Corker and Mark Walker with their Ford BA XR8 with the Stephens Tunnel Runner speedboat behind and (INSET) the couple in their T-bucket hot rod. PHOTOS: Shane Douthie

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Resilience tested, it’s time to thrive THE buzz around the rural city this holiday period has been a welcome return to form for a region so heavily impacted and hamstrung by unfavourable weather conditions in recent months. For a city so reliant on its tourism economy, the absence of hordes of visitors to Wangaratta's riverfronts and wineries through extended periods of spring flooding late last year could have been disastrous, particularly following several years of COVID restrictions. Businesses would have been forgiven for having this summer circled on their calendar 11 months ahead of time, as they looked forward to a return to a 'normal' summer for the region. But the return of warm summer weather in recent weeks has brought with it the crowds, and reflected a major boon for local business and producers desperately in need. In the last three years, the North East's resilience has been tested time and time again, and it's extremely pleasing to see those who stuck it out through the hard times now benefitting from the region's gradual return to normalcy. Drier, sunny weather is forecast to prevail for much of the remainder of summer, offering hope for the region's tourism sector that the current trends could continue for the remainder of school holidays and particularly into the Australia Day weekend. In the meantime, local residents should continue to support their local businesses where possible, enjoy local produce and support and industry which has been through the ringer in recent times. That community spirit is what makes the rural city such a special place to be.

FACEBOOK users this week commented on which Australian artists they would like to see added to The Rolling Stone’s ‘200 greatest singers of all time,’ after the publication failed to include a single Aussie.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the death of local tennis legend Rex Hartwig, who passed away at the age of 93 late last year.

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BACK IN ACTION: It’s been a busy week for the region’s auctioneers, with two major weaner sales held at Wangaratta Livestock Exchange attracting around 8000 head of cattle in total. Agents were back in action on Wednesday, following a bumper year for the Wangaratta Saleyards as it recorded a turnover of more than $90m. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann

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Lift migration cap to aid population challenges IN response to the 2022 Population Statement, Master Builders Australia (MBA) calls on the government to address the significant challenges in local labour market demand over the short and long term to ensure a more productive and successful future for the country. The building and construction industry is particularly impacted by the population challenges outlined in the statement. A lack of available labour and skilled workers can significantly hinder the ability of the industry to meet the growing demand for housing and infrastructure. With an ageing population, the dependency ratio will reach a high level in the absence of migration, and the economy’s capacity to support its non-working population will be tested. The failure to exceed certain levels of demand can lead to a lack of financial viability for projects across the country, including hospitals, schools, housing developments, railways, roads, telecommunications infrastructure, and new shops and offices. In a recent submission to the government’s review on migration, MBA made several

recommendations including lifting the migration cap to 200,000 places in 2023-24 and 2045, reducing the proliferation of occupation lists, improve recognition of comparable international qualifications and pathways, and review English language requirements to ensure they align with occupational needs. By increasing the migration cap and improving pathways for overseas talent to enter the country, we can help ensure that there is a sufficient workforce to meet the needs of the industry. More needs to be done to upskill the existing workforce, increase female participation in the industry and make workplaces more productive. It is clear that addressing population challenges and making our workforce more productive are two sides of the same coin. By making it easier for businesses to operate and reducing red tape it allows them to better respond to changing demographics and market conditions. Shaun Schmitke, acting chief executive officer, Master Builders Australia

Lawbreakers pay price for unsafe practices ENERGY Safe Victoria (ESV) fined, disciplined or led prosecutions against more than 70 tradespeople, councils and major electricity companies that were found to be

breaking the law over the past 12 months. ESV is responsible for enforcing Victoria’s energy safety laws, ensuring the community remains safe through the use of electricity, gas and various forms of renewable energy. Between January 1 and December 31, 2022, ESV carried out seven prosecutions and issued 63 infringement notices with fines worth $110,156 for a range of safety breaches from poorly installed solar systems to the unsafe delivery of basic gas and electrical work. We increased our focus on catching and prosecuting lawbreakers through 2022 and we continue to expand our compliance and enforcement programs to catch and prosecute those that believe they can cut corners and put people’s lives at risk. Marnie Williams, ESV chairperson and commissioner

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES A TALE AS OLD AS TIME: Learn about dinosaurs at the Wangaratta Library’s school holiday program this week. Pictured is library staff member Peyton Wiliams brushing up on her Jurassic knowledge.

Packed program for kids at the library By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

CHILD’S PLAY: Children can create artwork when the NGV Kids on Tour visits the Wangaratta Art Gallery this week.

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NGV visit to gallery opens up a world of art for kids WANGARATTA Art Gallery will have plenty of kids activities on offer this week when it hosts the National Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) Kids on Tour 2023. NGV director Tony Ellwood AM, said this year’s tour is the largest to date, bringing free artmaking activities, games and workshops to Wangaratta’s Gallery 1 on Wednesday and Thursday, from 10.30am to noon. He said the Kids on Tour is an integral part of NGV’s year-round program, reinforcing the gallery’s commitment to providing opportunities for communities across Victoria to gather and connect through making art.

Drawing on this year’s theme ‘Let’s make art’, the tour shares popular activities from the 2022 NGV kids exhibition Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real, which celebrated the work of some of the most innovative European artists of the 20th century including Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Natalia Goncharova and Remedios Varo. Drawing inspiration from the world around them, the activities invite children to create drawings, sculptures, poems, portraits, collages and one-of-a-kind creatures. The NGV Kids on Tour 2023 program at Wangaratta Art Gallery includes:  Make a Sculpture: Pablo Pi-

casso practiced paper-cutting and folding from an early age and continued to utilise these techniques throughout his career. In this hands-on activity, kids are invited to create their own three-dimensional tabletop sculpture reminiscent of Picasso’s maquettes.  Make a Collage: Inspired by the work of Georges Braque, considered the first artist to include paper collage in his artworks, children will experiment with colour and shape to cut and paste their own colourful masterpieces.  Make a Poem or Portrait: Inspired by artist and poet Natalia Goncharova, children draw a portrait using pencils and oil pastels

then write an accompanying poem to encourage children to explore their creative writing talent.  Make a Creature: In this group activity inspired by Surrealist artist Remedios Varo, children will take turns to draw parts of a creature, resulting in wild and original creations.  Just Imagine: This activity encourages children to transform colourful activity sheets into a new scene, creature or object, drawing inspiration from artist Oscar Dominguez’s printing technique called ‘decalcomania’. For more information contact gallery staff on 03 5722 0865 or visit www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au.

FLY, scratch, create and puzzle your way through the school holidays, with a packed schedule marking the return of the Wangaratta Library’s school holiday program. Kicking off this afternoon from 2.30pm to 3.30pm, the program encourages kids of all ages to scratch artwork into black paint boards to reveal a rainbow pattern underneath. Then from 2.30pm Wednesday children in grades three to six can come along and build their very own wooden flying bird. If you’re an avid reader and in year prep to two, design and paint a wooden book mark on Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am. Next week kids in prep to grade two can design and paint a door hanger on Tuesday, January 17 from 2.30pm. On Thursday, January 19, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm grades three to six are welcome to build and decorate their own birdhouse. If jigsaw puzzles are your thing, come design your own on Monday, January 23 from 2.30-3.30pm. Lastly, to finish off the school holiday period with roar, Museums Victoria will visit the library on Wednesday, January 25 to introduce the ways palaeontologists have come to understand dinosaurs through finding and studying fossils. Kids will be able to talk about and touch real dinosaur fossils, learn about ancient time periods, see life-size replicas of dinosaur skulls and more. Come along and see casts of an ancient Victorian amphibian, a Triceratops horn, teeth, a section of a frill and a life-sized Muttaburrasaurus skull. For more information head to the Wangaratta Library Facebook page. Programs are for primary school aged children and bookings are essential - call 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta. vic.gov.au.

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October OCTOBER 3 Mums world-first

A WORLD–first online screening program is supporting the mental health of new and expectant mums across Victoria‘s North East, thanks to a new partnership between Northeast Health Wangaratta and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE), Australia‘s peak body for reducing the impacts of perinatal anxiety and depression. COPE has developed the iCOPE digital application to identify mums at risk and facilitate faster and more effective mental health screening in the perinatal period (pregnancy and year following birth).

OCTOBER 5 Moving indoors THIS year’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues will operate without an outdoor stage, after a fallen tree in Merriwa Park sparked a reshuffle of event venues. The park was closed to the public on Friday after the large tree fell close to the pond on the Ely Street side of the park, and was re-opened in the late afternoon.

OCTOBER 7 Roll up, roll up

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

OCTOBER 10 No complacency

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 October 10 ADRENA LINE PUMP: Among thousands of retu rning guests, Faith O’Donoghue, Ma tilda Cowell and Mily Morris quickly got up to speed with the return of the Wanga ratta Show at the weekend. PHOTO: Melissa Beatti e

consistent dry weather continues to elude Wangaratta. Daily outlooks issued by the Bureau of Meteorology anticipate up to 25mm of rain could fall on the rural city today, with as much as 70mm of torrential rain forecast tomorrow.

November NOVEMBER 2 Inland Rail ready

OCTOBER 14 City under threat

MAJOR flooding is expected to hit Wangaratta in the coming days, following torrential downpours which saw significant concerns throughout the North East yesterday. Widespread rainfall totals of between 20 and 80mm bombarded the region on Wednesday, with a further 75mm expected yesterday increasing to as much as 120mm overnight.

OCTOBER 17 Wet outlook

Dangerous major flooding has threatened homes and left entire communities isolated in recent days, following a torrential downpour which saw both the Ovens and King rivers breach the major flood level. Rainfall totals of almost 100mm were recorded across the Ovens and King catchment in the 48 hours to 9am Friday, with Mount Hotham and Bright among the hardest hit, with 99.4mm and 81.1mm falling respectively.

OCTOBER 19 Fingers crossed

IT may be a wet spring, with the forecast of a milder summer, but local fire authorities are urging against complacency around fire preparedness throughout the rural city. Heavy spring rainfall is expected to continue late into the year, as the nation experiences the La Nina weather event for the second time in as many years.

DOWNPOURS forecast from as early as tomorrow are not expected to create major flood activity in the North East, with SES officials expecting the region’s worst flooding is behind us. Between 30 and 55mm is expected to fall on Wangaratta from tomorrow through to Saturday, as the region’s major rivers continue to drain after reaching the major flood level late last week.

OCTOBER 12 Extended pour

OCTOBER 21 Storm clouds ahead

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RIVERINE flooding could well make way for flash flooding at the weekend, with stormy conditions expected to hit the region in the coming days.

 October 28 WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL: Wanga ratta High School students Zoe Baguley, Gracie York and Swaye Schroe der are looking forward to seeing the school operate as the blues venue for the Wanga ratta Festival of Jazz and Blues this weekend. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Aft b After both th th the O Ovens and d Ki King rivers i reached the major flood level late last week, local emergency service crews were back on the front foot on Wednesday, handing out sandbags to local community members as the region braced for potentially severe thunderstorms.

att N Northeast th tH Health lth W Wangaratta tt (NHW) (NHW), Ovens Valley incumbent Tim McCurdy believes the health service has outlived its footprint with recent construction only raising it to a level it should have realised 10 to 15 years ago.

OCTOBER 24 Region pitches case

AN $11.7 million upgrade to Wangaratta High School is among education funding pledged by the State Government if it wins reelection next month. Premier Daniel Andrews announced this week that Labor would commit to delivering new and upgraded schools across Victoria if re-elected, through a planned $1.6 billion school and kinder package.

A $29.5m proposal to open specialist family violence court and legal services to Wangaratta is set to be put before government officials ahead of next month’s election. Local legal, community and family safety organisations have recently banded together to push for Victoria’s 15th Specialist Family Violence Court to be opened in the North East, with a formal proposal to be put before Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes and Family Violence Prevention Minister Ros Spence for consideration.

OCTOBER 26 $7m health promise

AN elected Coalition State Government will spend about $7 million over four years to investigate greenfield land options and scope for a new public hospital and health precinct in Wangaratta, with a vision for it to be built within the next decade. Despite active $25m renewal works

OCTOBER 28 $11.7m pledge

OCTOBER 31 $20m arts splurge

A $20 million Wangaratta Creative Precinct in the Ford and Ovens streets area is part of the latest plan by council to promote and grow its place in the state’s cultural tourism market and create jobs. One of the main components of the proposed development is a proposed new art gallery to be built behind the existing Ovens Street building and a new glazed wall system on the adjacent performing arts centre creating an ‘arts and activity hot-spot’.

INLAND Rail project works at Wangaratta and Glenrowan railway precincts are set to start by the end of the year and will be part of a $200 million infrastructure spend in the North East. Environmental approvals are now in place signalling works that will e reconfigure and develop infrastructure a at the Wangaratta and Glenrowan p precincts, enabling double-stacked fr freight trains to navigate the Tottenham to Albury route.

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SHOWERS in the sink, candles, generators and barbecues have been the lifestyle for some, as nearly 800 homes in the rural city went through half the working week without electricity, gas or hot water. A tree falling on power lines in floodwaters at Stamps Lane in North Wangaratta on Monday afternoon left 772 homes scrambling for resources.

NOVEMBER 7 Not out of the woods

ACTION will be taken to address potentially dangerous gum trees in Merriwa Park if an ongoing assessment proves existing trees pose un unacceptable risk to park users. A section of Merriwa Park remains closed pending assessments of potentially dangerous red gum trees in the iconic picnic lawn area.

NOVEMBER 9 Field growing

The list of candidates to contest the Ovens Valley electorate at the November Victorian state election is growing. Three new names were added to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website this week including Animal Justice Party candidate Aisha Slater, Freedom Party of Victoria candidate and Cobram resident Mark Bugge, and Family First Victoria’s Anna Wise.

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ANT 12: TRIUMPH  December ’S N O LI R RETURN FO ANDLELIGHT: C CAROLS BY shortage of THERE was no at the Wangaratta r ee ch as Christm light rols by Candle ity Lions Club Ca ly Trin Ho e th of s in the ground turday night. A Sa ratta Cathedral on cluding Wanga huge crowd, in and Lola lly siblings Zoe, Bi e return of the th Flynn, enjoyed after several s VID family festivitie due to the CO years absence pandemic. uschner PHOTO: Jeff Ze

NOVEMBER 11 Solar flare up

A GROUP of landholders in the King Valley have formed a community action group to prevent development of a massive solar farm on Oxley- Meadow Creek Road. The project is proposed to be up to a 330MW site, one of the biggest in Australia, which could potentially produce enough clean energy to power 110,000 regional homes.

NOVEMBER 14 Tim number 1

INCUMBENT Nationals MP Tim McCurdy has taken out top billing on the Ovens Valley district ballot paper after names were drawn via a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) computer program on Friday. Voters will have a choice between seven candidates who nominated, with the order on the ballot including 1.Tim McCurdy (Nationals), 2. Mark Bugge (Freedom Party), 3. Anna Wise (Family First), 4. Zevele Leschen (Labor), 5. Aisha Slater (Animal Justice Party), 6. Zoe Kromar (Greens), and 7. Julian Fidge (Liberal Democrats).

NOVEMBER 16 Staying strong

COMMUNITY members have been urged to stay resilient amid the region’s most recent moderate flooding event, which has inundated homes, closed roadways and stretched emergency service workers in recent days. Torrential rainfall and flash flooding which struck the North East at the weekend saw both the Ovens and King rivers rise rapidly this week, with the Ovens River at Wangaratta peaking at 12.64m, just shy of the major flood level (12.7m), early yesterday morning.

NOVEMBER 18 Cash for courts

WANGARATTA High School is eagerly awaiting further news of the $11.7 million pledged pre-election by the State Government, for development of its Edwards Street campus. “We don’t have anything concrete yet; we’re awaiting more information,” WHS principal Dave Armstrong said.

DECEMBER 16 $18M CBD build

NOVEMBER 23 Tree terror

A NUMBER of drivers have narrowly dodged death in recent days, after large gum trees uprooted and crushed their moving vehicles in two separate incidents at Glenrowan and Killawarra on Sunday and Monday respectively. Emergency service crews were first called to Taminick Gap Road near Glenrowan around 3pm on Sunday afternoon, when a large gum toppled onto the roof of a transit van, smashing the car’s front windscreen and crushing the vehicle’s roof.

NOVEMBER 25 Need ‘a miracle’

LABOR candidate Zuvele Leschen concedes she needs “a small miracle” to beat Nationals‘ incumbent Tim McCurdy for the seat of Ovens Valley. More than half of the electorate’s 40,000 or so voters have already cast their vote, with thousands more expected at pre–poll stations today in Wangaratta and Yarrawonga, ahead of the official election day tomorrow.

NOVEMBER 28 Tim’s big swing

A FIRST preference vote expected to exceed 53 per cent in favour of Tim McCurdy will see the Ovens Valley incumbent return as the district’s state MP for a fourth consecutive term. With almost 80 per cent of votes counted as of yesterday morning, The Nationals’ incumbent boasted a 7.1 per cent swing in two-party preference voting, with 69.2 per cent of voters in favour of the party.

NOVEMBER 21 Roads to ruin

NOVEMBER 30 House shake-up

Prosperity

DECEMBER 14 $11.7m injection is ‘great for city’

is already estimated at $5 million million, with the costs expected to rise. Mayor Dean Rees said council had already begun to advocate for disaster funding from the Federal Government as the toll from what may be the wettest spring the rural city has seen in a century continues to mount.

LABOR has pledged $3 million for the complete redevelopment of the Barr Reserve netball courts in Wangaratta to boost community sport. Under the election promise made this week, funding would bring a total reconfiguration of the layout and resurfacing of the courts, increasing the total number of courts from 15 to 16, arranged as a four by four grid.

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College’s playing fields or fed back into the sewer system at a time when capacity allows.

 November 14 LEST WE FORGET: Almost 400 people gat hered at Wangaratta’s Cenotaph for traditional Remembrance the Day service. Pictured is the RSL’s Dr Warren Garrett laying a wreath. PHOT O: Kurt Hickling

THE Northern Victoria upper house is on course to be decided with two shock

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dem were completed during the pan Certificate of Education) results were an on Monday, when VCE (Victori check their scores from 7am, and many to y’d fared released. Students were able n as they could, to see how the were poring over laptops as soo ool. Among them were the duxes of sch in their final years of secondary sini), Cathedral College Wangaratta Cor a (Lar ool Sch h Hig atta son). Wangar Catholic College (Brodie Wat t Hickling (Alice Kjar, pictured) and Galen PHOTO: Kur

i ti O ti and dA i l minor parties, One N Nation Animal Justice Party (AJP), expected to take positions formerly held by Wangaratta and Wodonga based MPs. Successful legislative council candidates in the state election will be declared on December 13 and based on above the line votes the top three candidates for election are Liberal veteran Wendy Lovell, Labor’s Jaclyn Symes, and The Nationals’ Gaelle Broad, voted in spots one to three respectively.

December DECEMBER 5 ‘Pies rooms reno WORKS will commence early next year to upgrade changeroom facilities at the Wangaratta Showgrounds costing $721,496 to cater for athletes, and people during emergency events such as bushfires or floods. Works will involve a new ground floor extension to the existing Wangaratta Football Netball Club building to include male and female friendly changerooms, an accessible toilet and storage area.

Integrity

DECEMBER 7 Odour crackdown

A SOUTH Wangaratta meatworks business has been issued a notice to comply by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) due to foul odours, which have been emitting across the town for several weeks, impacting the local community. Multinational corporate meatworks company Van Hessen operates a private wastewater treatment plant at the Wangaratta Shanley Street site, and the EPA issued the notice for the company “to take immediate action to reduce odour escaping its property and impacting the local community”.

DECEMBER 9 Home relief

CUTTING edge technology which converts wastewater for irrigation will be used to alleviate Wangaratta’s sewer capacity problem, and pave the way for a 248-lot subdivision on Clarkes Lane. Under a new plan before council, the same technology currently used at the MCG to convert wastewater into Class A recycled water will allow it to be used for irrigation of Targoora Park and Cathedral

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THE city’s social housing options will improve with the Victorian Minister for Planning’s approval of a 44-unit development at Wangaratta’s Templeton Street. Construction of a $18.3 million four storey (ground floor to level three) social housing development will begin as early as March 2023 and will take about 18 months to complete.

DECEMBER 21 Park reopened

COUNCIL has rated the risk of trees at Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park as “Broadly Acceptable”, signalling the safe return for people to the much-loved natural reserve. Some 170 trees were assessed by expert arborists and the risk of harm was defined as “Broadly Acceptable” (<1 in 1,000,000).

DECEMBER 23 Visitor centre is on the move

WANGARATTA’S Visitor Information Centre will be relocated from Murphy Street to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) in early April. Rural City of Wangaratta director of sustainability and culture, Stephen Swart, said council currently leased the Murphy Street building, which was formerly the city’s library, and would hand it back to the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning in May, 2023.

DECEMBER 30 $7m cycling wish

A CYCLING precinct to cost $7 million and be located at one of four possible Wangaratta locations is on the local cycling club’s wish list for 2023. Sites including the saleyards, showgrounds, Avian Park or Targoora Park are suggested locations for the precinct.

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Safety first around waterways urges MP WANGAR AT TA-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has urged North East residents to exercise care around water bodies this summer, amid a number of fatal incidents across the state in recent weeks. With warm weather settling in throughout December, high profile drownings at Lake Mulwala and Lake Hume in the lead up to the Christmas break have firmly reinforced the need to remain aware when cooling off from the sun, particularly in riverways impacted by spring flooding throughout the North East. So far this summer,

Australia has recorded 28 drowning deaths, five of which have occurred in Victoria. “I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to ensure they are being safe and sensible when it comes to water,” Mr McCurdy said. “Water safety is far too important to be forgotten, and we have seen this summer the tragic consequences of that. “In order to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your friends, I encourage everyone to be smart around water. “Be aware of your sur-

roundings, swim to the conditions and your abilities.” Wet catchment areas along the Ovens and King rivers, as well as intermittent storms, have seen a number of trees topple into the region’s riverways, altering the traditional behaviour of river currents in some places. Mr McCurdy said it was important all residents and tourists visiting local waterways enjoyed the summer period safely. “Water can be great fun, whether mucking around in the pool in the backyard, or skiing or boating on one

of our great rivers or lakes - we’ve all earned a bit of fun at this time of year - it is important to do so sensibly,” he said. “Particularly for those with young children, supervision is critical, as is the simple things such as wearing a life jacket on a boat. “It’s a great time of the year to congregate with loved ones and cool off just make sure you are doing the little things to keep everyone safe and happy.” For more information about how to stay safe near the water, visit www.vic. gov.au/water-safety.

BE SAFE: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has called on local residents to exercise care in waterways throughout the electorate, following a number of fatal drownings on the border prior to Christmas.

Monday’s rain a welcome and nice surprise

FRESHENED UP THE GARDEN: Last Monday’s rainfall of more than 7mm in Wangaratta provided a handy drink to backyard gardens. PHOTO: Rene Martens

LAST Monday morning’s sudden burst of thunderstorm activity was a surprise. Parts of the North East had some unexpected but welcomed soaking rain, with Wangaratta receiving 7.6mm, Rutherglen 10mm and Everton 11mm. The strong high pressure system which passed well south of Tasmania last week brought a warm to hot and humid spell on the weekend and it expected to

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see more thunderstorm activity this week. The Southern Oscillation Index’s return to plus 20 by the end of December may explain the heavy to flooding rains which fell over the Northern Territory and later on at Fitzroy Crossing where a record

317mm fell during the first three days of January this year. Broome had received 335mm up to 6pm of January 4, which was its wettest start to any year since 567mms fell during the first week of January of 1917. Barometric pressures have been very low the last week over the Kimberley region and the top end. Both the summers of 1916-17 and 1917-18 were

wetter and cooler than average with heavy rain about the 18th to 20th of February in both 1917 and 1918. The rainfall records show that heavy rain also fell on February 18, 1919 in Wangaratta. The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) was positive during every month last year and it was positive every month in 1910, 1917, 1950, 1956, 1971 and 2011.

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OWNERS and directors of North East Funerals in Wangaratta, John and Christine Haddrick, have supported the Into Our Hands Community Foundation from the very start. They are proud to hold the title of being the first business to donate to the fund, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last month - having awarded more than $1.2m in grant funding to 133 organisations throughout the North East. The Haddricks believe in being involved in their local community and achieve this through a range of volunteer and business capacities and have been aware of and understood philanthropic funding for many years. “We chose to donate to Into Our Hands specifically

so our funds could be spread across our wider community,” John said. “It is our way of supporting the Wangaratta community in a different way to direct donations, which we do also,” Christine added. John and Christine attended GIVE Wangaratta Pitch Up 2019 and held the launch for GIVE Wangaratta Pitch Up 2021 at their premises. “We are very aware of the organisations who received the grants at those events and have watched with interest and celebrated what they’ve been able to achieve,” John said. “It’s rewarding to see what community groups can do when they receive

SUPPORTING FROM THE BEGINNING: John and Christine Haddrick from North East Funerals have been with Into Our Hands since its inception. much needed financial help and we hope our donations strengthen, grow and develop our community now and

in the future.” “The concept of Into Your Hands is excellent and we want to see this organisa-

tion to go from strength to strength,” Christine said. “We encourage businesses of all sizes and sorts

in Wangaratta and the surrounding areas to support the Into Our Hands Community Foundation to continue to grow our wonderful local communities.” John and Christine speak further in the Into Our Hands’ Digital Stories Project, which shares supporter and grantee stories about how Into Our Hands is benefiting North East communities and how and why people get involved in donating to the general fund, or one of their sub-funds. For more information on the GIVE Wangaratta sub fund, Into Our Hands or any of the other sub-funds available in the Wangaratta, Alpine, Indigo or Mansfield shires, visit intoourhandsfoundation.com.au. To watch John and Christine’s supporter story video in full visit intoourhandsfoundation.com.au/newsandevents/ or https://youtu. be/_bX9_833XJA.

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IN FOCUS: Nat Ord will host a workshop at the Wangaratta Art Gallery this month to help photographers capture portraits of Wangaratta. PHOTO: Nat Ord

WANGARATTA Art Gallery will look to capitalise on its current Portrait of Australia photograph exhibition by offering a Portrait of Wangaratta workshop this month. It will be facilitated by celebrated local, award-winning artist and photographer Nat Ord on Saturday, January 21, from 10am to 3pm. Nat will take participants on a walk around Wangaratta, helping guide people to capture their own series of photographs as a way of storytelling across various devices, from smartphones to analogue and digital SLR cameras.

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Junior Reporter Club

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... Kenzie Boschetti ............ December 27 Milla Wallace ................... December 27 Koda Holt ......................... December 29 Stella Johnson ................ December 29 Darby Rowles .................. December 30 Alessi Solimo.................... December 31 Sophia Peterson.............. December 31 Addyson Scutt ........................January 2

Peyton Kay ...............................January 4 Lukas Cannata ........................January 5 Xavier Blyss .............................January 6 Annabelle Adams ..................January 6 Kieran Hope ............................January 9 Billie Karp .................................January 9 Grace Stephens ....................January 9 Emily Ievenieks.......................January 9

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This Week’s Winner of a birthday cake from Shelley’s Country Bakehouse is Sonny Wallace To be in the running to win a birthday cake from Shelley’s Country Bakehouse, join the Junior Reporter Club. Phone 5723 0100 or email bsommer@nemedia.com.au with your child’s name, address, DOB and phone number. Your address and phone number will not be printed in the Chronicle but is required to contact you should you win the cake. Birthday Book is for 1 to 14 year olds. All existing Birthday Book participants will remain eligible to win a birthday cake.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

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RURAL NEWS

Farming carbon conference at Beechworth CARBON can be confusing, and there are many options for farmers to engage in carbon markets, many of which are still evolving. Next month's Farming Carbon 2023 Conference, which will be hosted at the George Kerferd Hotel Beechworth on Tuesday, February 28 between 9.30am and 4.30pm, meets a growing need to promote awareness of what carbon farming is all about. The conference will

provide insights into a successful carbon farming program, including available opportunities, processes required, issues and pitfalls. The conference is supported by North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. Among the speakers already secured for the event are Julia Waite, MLA; Professor Richard Eckard,

Melbourne University; Julian Carroll, regional chair Southern Australian Livestock Research Council (SALRC) and principal, Stellar Livestock; Jane Carney, Farmers for Climate Action; Sam Henty, Agriculture Victoria; Jim Shovelton, board of Gecko CLaN; Alison Kelly, Agriculture Victoria; Dr Cassandra Schefe, AgriSci; and Sue Briggs, CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory. Further speakers will

be announced. Regional Agricultural Landcare facilitator with North East CMA, Lachlan Campbell, said the Farming Carbon 2023 Conference aimed to support land managers, agriculture industry groups, Landcare participants, and industry staff in North East Victoria in building their knowledge and understanding of carbon farming systems. “Among our speakers, Professor Richard Eckard will be examining emerging

imperatives for low emissions food production,” Mr Campbell said. “Dr Cassandra Schefe will be discussing the importance of healthy soil in building soil carbon; and Jim Shovelton will be sharing the outcomes of a regional carbon project in the grazing industry.” Registrations for the conference are now open at https://events.humanitix. com/farming-carbon. Tickets are just $20 including a booking fee.

CARBON FARMING REVEALED: Learn more about the benefits of carbon farming at the Farming Carbon 2023 Conference in Beechworth in February.

National plan to rein in deer a “potential game changer” A DRAFT national plan to tackle the exploding numbers of feral deer across Australia could be a “potential game changer”, according to the Invasive Species Council (ISC). Feral deer populations are at record levels, with North East Victoria among the hardest hit regions in the country. But ISC chief executive officer Andrew Cox hopes the national feral deer action plan can stop the spread of one of the country’s most concerning emerging pest animals. “The message from this plan is simple; if we do nothing to control feral deer then everybody loses, but if governments and landholders step up we can stop the spread, reduce their impact and protect our precious places,” he said. “The deer plague has already taken over most natural areas on the east coast. “Scientists now predict that without action feral deer will inhabit every habitat in every part of Australia. “Implementing this national plan is our best shot at avoiding wall to wall deer across the continent.” Mr Cox said in the past two decades, feral deer numbers have exploded

TIME IS UP: A national plan to contain feral deer numbers has been welcomed. This Sambar deer was snapped in a wallow on the Bogong High Plains. PHOTO: Parks Victoria tenfold across Australia and there are now millions of deer causing serious environmental damage and costing farmers hundreds of millions of dollars every year. “They overgraze and trample native grasslands and ring-bark native shrubs and trees,” he said. “They cause erosion and degrade water quality by wallowing in wetlands and

Key findings from the report included: • Left uncontrolled in good conditions, feral deer populations can increase by 34-50% every year, meaning that a small herd of 30 feral deer can grow to 500 in 10 years. • Over the coming decades, climate and habitat suitability models predict that most of Australia could be inhabited by at least one species of feral deer unless more action is taken. • In 1980, there were an estimated 50,000 feral deer in Australia, by 2002, the estimate had grown to 200,000 and in 2022, the population is likely to have reached 1-2 million in Australia. • Current populations are too high to be controlled by recreational hunting or recent control efforts. streams, impacting the homes of native species like the platypus. “Feral deer are also a ma-

jor risk on our roads. “In some parts of the country you are now more likely to see a deer on the

side of the road than a kangaroo. “A large deer can weigh in at more than 200 kilograms

and could have devastating consequences for Australian families driving on major roads. “In Victoria, it is estimated that feral deer will cost the state's economy up to $825 million over the next 30 years due to motor accidents.” Mr Cox said plan is also a wake up call for the Victorian and Tasmanian governments, where deer are still legally protected as a game animal for hunters, “reflecting an outdated and early colonial attitude to this pest”. “The proposal to establish a national containment zone to stop the westward spread of feral deer is an important feature of the plan,” he said. The release of the draft plan follows a 2021 Australian Senate inquiry into the impact of feral deer, pigs and goats in Australia which recommended “that the Australian Government commit to providing significant long-term funding to support the implementation of the proposed National Feral Deer Action Plan”. To view the plan go to https://feraldeerplan.org.au/ the-plan/. Submissions close by March 20. To provide comment, please email coordinator@ feraldeerplan.org.au.

Keeping poultry, other birds safe from disease this summer AGRICULTURE Victoria is urging bird owners to help prevent emergency animal diseases through the routine use of biosecurity measures at home, sales, bird shows and race events. Victoria’s chief veterinary officer Dr Graeme Cooke said poultry farmers, and bird and backyard chook owners, need to be vigilant for disease in their birds, such as avian influenza. “Signs of avian influenza include breathing difficulties such as coughing, sneezing, or rasping, while ruffled feathers, dopiness, diarrhoea and closed eyes can also be

evident,” Dr Cooke said. “Other signs include swelling and purple discolouration of the head, comb, wattles and neck, and a rapid drop in eating, drinking and egg production.” Dr Cooke said infected birds shed avian influenza in saliva, nasal secretions and faeces. “Wild birds including waterfowl are a natural host for the virus and don’t usually show any symptoms,” he said. “They need to be kept away from domestic birds, their food and water. “Domestic poultry, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys,

guinea fowl, quail, pheasants, emus and ostriches are most susceptible to being affected by avian influenza.” Dr Cooke said an on-farm biosecurity plan is the best management tool poultry farmers can use to reduce the risk of introducing infectious diseases. “Other actions include maintaining a high level of hygiene, rodent control around poultry sheds and feed-bins, and avoiding contact with non-commercial poultry and wild birds,” he said. “New birds should be quarantined prior to being integrated into existing commer-

cial or backyard flocks. “Disease transmission should be minimised between poultry farms by cleaning vehicles, equipment and clothing after visiting another farm.” Poultry farmers and bird owners with backyard flocks are urged to report cases of unexplained sudden increase in bird deaths or a sudden drop in egg production to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888, to your local vet or to Agriculture Victoria. Dr Cooke also reminded all livestock owners, including those with poultry, of the

need to have a Property Identification Code (PIC), which allows Agriculture Victoria to trace and control disease outbreaks. “Getting a PIC is free and easily done online via the Agriculture Victoria website,” Dr Cooke said. A full list of biosecurity measures for poultry producers is available on the Agriculture Victoria website. More information on avian influenza and protective measures is available at agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/poultry-diseases/avian-influenzabird-flu.

AVIAN AWARENESS: Agriculture Victoria has warned bird owners including backyard chooks to remain vigilant against disease.

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VIOLENCE DOWN Dedicated detectives keep eye on known offenders, check compliance with orders CRIME in Wangaratta fell to a 10-year low with the criminal incidents rate dropping by 1.3 per cent and total offences recorded plummeting by 27pc, according to the latest data release. The Crime Statistics Agency data shows that in the year to September 2022 there were 1607 incidents recorded per capita (100,000 people) in

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Wangaratta with criminal damage incidents falling by 171, and there were 149 fewer breaches of family violence orders. Family violence incidents dropped by 4.6pc, however, Wangaratta still

has some work to do in reducing family violence, as incidents compared to the state average per capita were alarming at 2066.4 in Wangaratta compared to the Victorian rate of 1387.9. Out of the affected family members 436 were female and 183 were male in Wangaratta, with the highest number, 148 people in the 35-44 year old age group, and the second

highest, 128 people in the 25-34 age group. Wangaratta Local Area Commander, Inspector Pauline Williams said “it’s incredibly positive to see overall crime in Wangaratta drop to its lowest level in the last decade”. “This included a 4.6pc decrease in overall family violence incidents in Wangaratta from the previous year.

“Despite this, dedicated family violence detectives are turning up on the doorsteps of known family violence offenders every day, checking that they are complying with their family violence intervention orders. “If not, police will have no hesitation in arresting them and putting them before a court.” Thefts increased by

124 incidents, there were 89 more breaches of bail conditions, and 80 more sexual offences were reported compared to the previous year. “While other theft has slightly increased over the last year in Wangaratta, it still remained relatively stable compared to prepandemic levels,” Insp Williams said. ■ Continued page 5

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ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc. skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure. Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+. Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

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double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries. “I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm. The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation. Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

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SCOREBOARD: Saturday, January 7

Day one win for Wanderers By WILLSON MACK SATURDAY’S first WDCA two day round of the year proved tough for City Colts, falling to Beechworth on the first day of the clash. City Colts elected to bat at their home pitch of the Barr Reserve and were in trouble early, falling to 4/27 after Tyler Nanson (3), Josh Nanson (7), Tyler Schulze (4) and Mitch Giggins (1) all failed to reach double figures. Club stalwart Kent Braden tried his best to get his side back on track with 13 off 38 balls but fell to Wanderers’ Campbell Fendyk. Noah Crispin (11), Justin Solimo (12) and Matt Lister (12) were the only other City Colts’ players to get past 10 as the home side was rolled for 69. It was Beechworth’s Tim Clogger who starred with the ball, snagging a stunning 5/13 off 8.2 overs, while Fendyk took 2/14.

The Colts got off to a flier with ball in hand, with Braden dismissing promising Beechworth up and comer Clancy Ellett for a duck to have them 1/1. Kayde Surrey was the next to go for 12 when Braden sent the bails flying, however, that would be the final wicket taken before Beechworth would chase the total down. Fendyk (26) and Brenton Surrey (46 not out) would combine for 46 runs to chase City Colts’ 69 down with eight wickets in hand. The Wanderers finished the day up on 5/92 going into day two of the already won clash. In other matches, Benalla was bowled out for 111 against Delatite; Yarrawonga Mulwala made 197 against Ovens Valley United with the Tigers then finishing the day at 1/14; and Rovers United Bruck were dismissed by Wangaratta Magpies for 95 with the ‘Pies now at 3/29 going into day two.

FLICK: Justin Solimo hits through midwicket. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

RIGHT ARM OVER: Campbell Fendyk took 2/14.

GOT HIM: Beechworth wicket-keeper Brenton Surrey celebrates a wicket.

SOLID: Noah Crispin gets on the front foot.

Tarra GC gearing up for AGM THE annual general meeting of the Tarrawingee Golf Club will be held after golf at the clubhouse on Saturday, January 14 at approximately 1pm. This meeting will be used to elect the office bearers for the following season, plus the election for the other portfolio’s as deemed necessary by the club. The club will also be working out fees of things such as membership and competition for the year ahead. New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club. For more details phone 0428122590.

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From back page The Magpies were then assigned 20 overs to bat after RUB fell short of the 70 over mark and the Hawks made the most of the opportunity. Wangaratta Magpies were certainly in front going into their innings with bat in hand, however, it proved a tricky 20 overs for the home side as they limped to 3/29 by stumps. The run out of Magpies’ opener Jarryd Wallace for a duck was a sign of things to come with Cooper Matheson (10) and Jack

Davies (3) not making it through the days’ play. “We had 20 overs to bat which is never much fun,” Davies said. “There’s always a fair bit of pressure when you’re batting at that time of the day which probably led to us losing a few wickets. “We were going okay but the run out got them back in the game and then I missed a full toss. “Hopefully we can just bat time next weekend and get through the first session unscathed and go from there.”

ROCK SOLID: Wangaratta Magpies’ Cooper Matheson was dismissed for 10 runs. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

QUICK: Rovers United Bruck’s Brady Bartlett storms in to bowl.

TUCKED AWAY: Jeremy Wilson plays a hook shot.

SCOREBOARD WANGARATTA MAGPIES VS ROVERS UNITED BRUCK Rovers United Bruck 1st innings K Pienaar c J Davies b MD Gathercole............................8 L Whitten c Z Guilfoyle b C Clement ...............................1 J O’Donohue c CD Matheson b Z Guilfoyle..................14 J Beattie b FR Ellis...........................................................11 *PJ McNamara b P Menon .............................................10 JA Schonafinger b P Menon ............................................0 +GL Shantha c CD Matheson b C Clement ....................1 J Wilson c CD Matheson b FR Ellis ................................25 B Bartlett b C Clement .....................................................6 HL Jones lbw b FR Ellis ....................................................4 M Winter not out ...............................................................4 Extras (nb 3, w 4, b 1, lb 3) ..............................................11 Total .................................................................................95 Overs .............................................................................51.4 FOW: 10 (K Pienaar) 10 (L Whitten) 32 (J Beattie) 50 (PJ McNamara) 51 (J O’Donohue) 51 (JA Schonafinger) 67 (GL Shantha) 82 (J Wilson) 88 (B Bartlett) 95 (HL Jones) Bowling: C Clement 15/5/3/25, MD Gathercole 6/2/1/10, Z Guilfoyle 11/4/1/10, FR Ellis 11.4/1/3/26, P Menon 7/4/2/14, N Bonwick 1/0/0/6. Wangaratta Magpies 1st innings +CD Matheson c K Pienaar b J Wilson..........................10 J Wallace run out (L Whitten) ..........................................0 P Menon not out .............................................................16 *J Davies lbw b JA Schonafinger ....................................3 FR Ellis not out ..................................................................0 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0) ................................................0 Total..............................................................................3/29 Overs .............................................................................20.0 FOW: 5 (J Wallace) 25 (CD Matheson) 28 (J Davies). Bowling: B Bartlett 4/0/0/8, PJ McNamara 5/2/0/5, JA

Schonafinger 6/3/1/6/, J Wilson 5/2/1/10.

CITY COLTS DEF BY BEECHWORTH WANDERERS City Colts 1st innings TM Nanson b R Ellett ........................................................3 JA Nanson b C Fendyk .....................................................7 +T Schulze lbw b R Worcester .........................................4 KM Braden c B Surrey b C Fendyk ................................13 *+MA Giggins lbw b K Surrey ...........................................1 NJ Crispin lbw b T Cogger .............................................11 J Solimo c B Surrey b T Cogger .....................................12 TK Moore lbw b T Cogger.................................................0 JS Bradley st B Surrey b T Cogger...................................0 MJ Lister c C Fendyk b T Cogger ...................................12 AW Crispin not out ............................................................0 P Prasad dnb Extras (nb 1, w 1, b 3, lb 1) ................................................6 Total..................................................................................69 Overs .............................................................................39.2 FOW: 3 (TM Nanson) 12 (T Schulze) 24 (JA Nanson) 27 (MA Giggins) 33 (KM Braden) 50 (J Solimo) 50 (TK Moore) 52 (JS Bradley) 58 (NJ Crispin) 69 (MJ Lister). Bowling: K Surrey 7/4/1/6, R Ellett 3/1/1/4, C Fendyk 8/0/2/14, R Worcester 11/3/1/20, T Cogger 8.2/5/5/13, C Ellett 2/0/0/8. Beechworth 1st innings K Surrey b KM Braden ....................................................12 C Ellett lbw b KM Braden..................................................0 C Fendyk c TK Moore b KM Braden ..............................26 *+B Surrey not out ..........................................................46 D Pool b MJ Lister .............................................................0 T Cogger lbw b KM Braden ..............................................2 R Worcester not out ..........................................................0

Extras nb 1, w 0, b 4, lb 1) .................................................6 Total..............................................................................5/92 Overs .............................................................................35.0 FOW: 1 (C Ellett) 24 (K Surrey) 70 (C Fendyk) 73 (D Pool) 86 (T Cogger). Bowling: KM Braden 18/3/4/34, JA Nanson 2/0/0/8, TM Nanson 5/0/0/12, AW Crispin 2/0/0/14, MJ Lister 8/1/1/19.

DELATITE VS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS Benalla 1st innings M Honman c N Ferguson b JC Kelleher .......................10 J Fullager c MA Copey b LJ Scales ................................20 GA Hoysted run out (LJ Scales, MA Copey) ...................1 G Lithgow c A Storer b LJ Scales .....................................1 J Carboon c PM Scales b LJ Scales ...............................17 *CJ Brodie c LJ Scales b PM Scales ................................1 G Priest b PM Scales .......................................................22 BJ Anderson c N Ferguson b A Storer.............................3 C Williams c LJ Scales b MW Stevenson.......................18 S McLeod c MA Copey b MW Stevenson ........................8 B Spokes not out...............................................................2 S Briggs dnb Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 5, lb 2) ................................................8 Total..........................................................................10/111 Overs .............................................................................74.1 FOW: 21 (M Honman) 34 (J Fullager) 35 (GA Hoysted) 41 (G Lithgow) 45 (CJ Brodie) 64 (J Carboon) 67 (BJ Anderson) 93 (C Williams) 103 (S McLeod) 111 (G Priest) a. Bowling: LJ Scales 15.3/ 8/3/12, JC Kelleher 13.3/1/1/23, A Storer 22/10/1/39, MW Stevenson 12/5/2/11, PM Scales 9.1/3/2/16, TA Berry 2/1/0/3.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA VS OVENS VALLEY UNITED Yarrawonga Mulwala 1st innings *+R Clarke b C Thomason..............................................11 Z Fraser c NP Impink b C Thomason ............................17 C McIntosh c K Fitzpatrick b C Thomason ...................10 H Wheeler run out (C Thomason, J Jones) .................41 J Bartlett lbw b M Vescio................................................10 J Fraser c C Southern b C Thomason .............................9 B McCabe b C Thomason ..............................................49 AT McMillan c N Bleeser b C Southern .........................14 M McCabe lbw b C Thomason.........................................9 JR Irvine c H Mann b S Phillips ........................................4 J House not out.................................................................0 R Bartlett not out ..............................................................0 Extras (nb 6, w 8, b 5, lb 4) 23 ...................................Total .........................................................................................197 Overs .............................................................................65.3 FOW: 30 (R Clarke) 35 (Z Fraser) 86 (C McIntosh) 87 (H Wheeler) 104 (J Fraser) 114 (J Bartlett) 140 (AT McMillan) 183 (M McCabe) 195 (JR Irvine) 197 (B McCabe). Bowling: H Mann 14/3/0/28, M Vescio 10/1/1/31, C Thomason 10.3/3/6/22, C Southern 12/1/1/39, S Phillips 8/2/1/33, N Bleeser 11/1/0/35. Ovens Valley United 1st innings *DL Bursill not out ............................................................7 J Jones b AT McMillan ......................................................0 N Bleeser not out ..............................................................4 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 1, lb 1) ................................................3 Total..............................................................................1/14 Overs ...............................................................................6.0 FOW: 0 (J Jones). Bowling: AT McMillan 3/2/1/3, JR Irvine 3/0/0/9.

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Basketball October Monday, October 3 Richelieu Eagles ready to light up Wangaratta in T20s NAMIBIA’S T20 International squad will be looking to enjoy every moment of their three day tourney in Wangaratta leading up to the World Cup in two weeks’ time. The team arrived in Wangaratta Thursday from Namibia and will be here alongside the Scottish international team, the Melbourne Renegades academy and the Melbourne Stars academy sides in the coming days. Coach Pierre De Bruyn said the team is settling into the area nicely and will have lifted the intensity of training over the weekend before their first hit out against the Stars on Wednesday, in stark contrast to their preparations for last year’s World Cup.

Wednesday, October 5 Warriors break even THE Wangaratta Warriors men kicked their season off in decent fashion over the weekend, coming away from their double-header with a .500 record. The Warriors found themselves going down to Wodonga at Wodonga on Saturday night 77-68 but didn’t let that break their confidence. They then suited up against Mansfield at home on Sunday afternoon, notching up their first victory for the season with an impressive 80-61 victory.

Association’s opening round hangs on a knife’s edge. With rain pounding the North East over the past month, ground curators have found it hard to get pitches up and running for Saturday’s round one. Barr Reserve, Benalla Gardens Oval and Stan Hargreaves Oval (Yarrawonga) are the only three grounds to have pitches prepared for the A and A reserve competitions.

Monday, October 17 Ian rolls home a national champion WANGARATTA bowler Ian Brimblecombe is now a national champion, after being a part of Victoria’s winning senior side in the Australian National Championships in the Gold Coast. Brimblecombe was also a part of the only undefeated rink for the tournament and took home the medal for one of best performers of the tournament. The Over 60s National Championships took part in four straight days of full on bowls from October 2 until October 5.

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Friday, October 21 Poppy O’Keeffe takes next step towards playing dream WANGARATTA‘S Poppy O‘Keeffe has been named in the provisional 30–player squad in the running for the Junior Matildas‘ upcoming training camp, meaning she is one step closer to her dream of representing her country on the world stage.

The 14–year–old soccer prodigy earned a shot at attending the Junior Matildas‘ camp up on the Gold Coast on the back of a stellar performance at the National Youth Championships in September and her National Training Centre (NTC) form. If selected, the training camp kicks off on Tuesday and will run for 11 days, featuring skill work and friendly matches.

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November Friday, November 4 Recognition for local game changer WANGARATTA’S Varshana Swamy is out to level the playing field after she was named a recipient of a State Government Change Our Game scholarship grant, to help develop community leaders in women’s sport. The scholarship will provide a grant from $5000 to $10,000 to undertake professional development, education and training for women in sport. Ms Swamy will be receiving the grant on the back of her work coordinating Sport North East’s ‘Learn Support Lead: Empowering female leaders in sport’, which is an initiative designed to activate the untapped skills and experience of emerging local women leaders on and off the field.

Monday, November 7 Davison’s riding the wind to glory BEECHWORTH’S Andrew Davison has returned from the Blokarting World Championships with a third place finish in the production light weight division. The world championships were held at Feilding in New Zealand with 130 entries from many countries including Australia, France, Spain, England, Bermuda and Denmark. High speeds and winds proved an entertaining spectacle over five days at Sanson near Palmerston.

Friday, October 7 A team of their own

Wednesday, November 9 Raff’s Devils’ man

WANGARATTA Rangers Baseball Softball Club has put a call out for all girls and women aged eight and over interested in playing softball. Rangers aim to have junior and senior teams which will be based at the club’s Targoora Park complex. Try-outs will take place from 3-5pm Saturday afternoons from tomorrow and then October 15, 22 and 29.

WANGARATTA City has announced Raff Molinaro as their coach for the 2023 season. Molinaro will replace Daniel Vasilevski at the helm after leading the Devils’ division two men’s team to their first grand final in 20 years last season. Molinaro started his soccer career at Wangaratta as a junior and has since gone on to be a leading goal scorer for division one men and also started in the 2015 division one men’s grand final winning squad against Myrtleford.

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Football Friday, November 11 Happy homecoming WANGARATTA has secured the services of one of the Ovens and Murray’s most exciting forwards. Former Myrtleford livewire Murray Waite will return to the Magpies where he played thirds and two senior games before heading to South Australia to play in the SANFL. After playing for West Adelaide, Waite returned home in 2021 when he found himself at the Saints, establishing himself as one of the O&M’s most exciting players.

Wednesday, November 16 Driving range keeping Wangaratta Golf Club afloat CONSTANT course closures caused by floodwaters has made maintenance of the Wangaratta Golf Club course difficult, but have been blessed by the continuing operation of the new driving range facility. Throughout spring the course has been forced to fully close on a number of occasions, rarely getting a consistent run at having all 18 holes available while allowing carts on the course, which has been a common theme for golfers in the region. Wangaratta Golf Club president Denis Hill said he can’t recall a time where he has seen water levels at the golf course as high as it is now.

Friday, November 25 City Colts’ stalwart Kent Braden’s milestone club game IT’S been a long time coming, but City Colts’ all-rounder and legendary clubman Kent Braden will play his 300th game for the club tomorrow at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval. Given the Colts’ past two weeks of cancelled matches due to weather, Braden has been stuck on 299 games for a fortnight, much to the quiet amusement of his teammates. Braden’s journey with the Colts begins in the mid ‘90s, when he joined the club as a junior before making his A grade debut at the age of 17.

December Friday, December 2 Joey stays a ‘Pies WHAT a story. Wangaratta’s Joe Richards has been snatched up from the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League and is now a Collingwood Magpie. The 22-year-old teacher’s aide was selected by the Magpies with pick 48 in Tuesday’s national draft and headed off to Melbourne to pursue his dream on Wednesday afternoon

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It’s been a fairy-tale season for the speedy midfielder after winning a best and fairest in a premiership year, while also taking out the best-on-ground medal in the O&M’s interleague clash against the Goulburn Valley League.

Comensoli was named the overall and women’s winner after the three rounds. Playing off a handicap of 25, she finished with a total stableford score of 111 after rounds of 38 at Thurgoona and 33 and 40 at Howlong.

Friday, December 2 Prime Train “super excited” to join Hawks

Friday, December 9 Arendarcikas lands top gig

PRIME Train has landed at Wangaratta Rovers. Tom Baulch, a social media sensation that runs his own fitness business (Prime Training) that tailors gym and running programs to his clients has signed with the Hawks for the 2023 season. Baulch has over 80,000 followers across his personal and business Instagram accounts and has amassed more than 250,000 on TikTok. But most importantly, the 23-yearold can play football and has spent time in the NEAFL, QAFL, WAFL and NTFL over the past few years.

THE Ovens and Murray Football Netball League has appointed Kane Arendarcikas as general manager. Arendarcikas was named the O&M’s operations manager in October last year but with the departure of Craig Millar, has now jumped into thew top job. O&M chairman David Sinclair was pleased with the appointment. “After an extensive search, we found our next general manager sitting in the office next to Craig,” Sinclair said.

Wednesday, December 7 Murray Masters champ

WANGARATTA teenager Bella Pasquali (pictured) has added yet another national medal to her fledgling running career. The local running sensation took out the women‘s U17 400m at the Australia All Schools Championships in Adelaide yesterday.

WANGARATTA’S Alison Comensoli has taken out the Murray Masters. After a huge long weekend of golf across Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Thurgoona and Howlong golf clubs,

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Monday, December 12 Pasquali wins gold

 Bella Pasquali

Friday, November 18 Hawks lock in new senior netball coach for 2023 NORTH Wangaratta has secured their senior netball coach for the 2023 Ovens and King season with Kim Newman signing on to lead the A and B grade sides to greater heights. A familiar name at the Hawks’ Nest, Newman played for Glenrowan before her stint in the brown and gold in 2011 and 2013, which included co-coaching the under 17s to a preliminary final. In recent years, Newman could be seen umpiring the Hawks’ A and B grade matches, as well as some junior O&M netball games.

Running in lane six, Pasquali blitzed her rivals to storm home with a time of 54.98 seconds and a new personal best.

Wednesday, December 14 Anyone for tennis? ENTRIES have opened for the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club’s annual Australia Day tournament. The Australia Day tournament is the club’s biggest event for the year that attracts players from all over the state. All events in 2023, except for open singles, will be round-robin.

Friday, December 16 Suparazi’s sizzling form SUPARAZI’S purple patch continues with his second metropolitan win ($3.20) in three starts. After saluting for his first city win at Sandown two starts ago, the four-year-old gelding did it again on Wednesday, once again at Sandown, in race seven (BM64, 1400m) by half a length. Not only is that two Melbourne wins from three starts, the Ben Brisbourne galloper also finished second at Sandown in-between the two victories.

Wednesday, December 21 Pienaar blasts ton ROVERS United Bruck import Koot Pienaar has enjoyed a stellar start to his Australian campaign. The South African cracked 103 off 125 balls in his side’s victory over Delatite on the weekend in a knock that included five maximums and three boundaries. Pienaar brought his ton up in the 37th over, cracking a pull shot over mid-wicket for four off a Joseph Kelleher half-tracker.

Friday, December 30 Patrick Naish signs on

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WANGARATTA has signed former AFL midfielder Patrick Naish (pictured). The Magpies this week announced the signing of the former Richmond and West Coast player who featured in 20 games at the elite level, including 11 with the Eagles this year. Naish was drafted by Richmond with pick 34 in the 2017 AFL national draft and made his debut for the club in round 12 of the 2019 season.

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HOWZAT: Wangaratta Magpies’ opening batter Jarryd Wallace was run out for a duck by Rovers United Bruck’s Luke Whitten.

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‘Pies’ quicks disturb RUB Thirteen wickets fell on dayy one between Wangaratta g Magpies gp and Rovers United Bruck NORM Minns Oval was wreaking havoc for batters on Saturday. In the first two day round for the season, it was a low scoring affair between last year’s WDCA A grade grand finalists Wangaratta Magpies and Rovers United Bruck, with the away side being bundled

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out for just 95 after 51 overs. Jeremy Wilson was the only RUB batter to surpass 20 runs, mustering up 25

from 39 balls before edging one through to the keeper off a Chris Clement delivery. Clement would go on to snag 3/25 off his 15 overs, while Fraser Ellis was at his best taking 3/26 off 11.4. Despite the lack of runs, Wangaratta Magpies skipper Jack Davies said the

wicket was in good shape. “The wicket played really well,” Davies said. “I think we just executed our plans with the ball well, we kept them under 100 which was really satisfying. “We were bowling one side of the wicket and letting the runs dry out which built

pressure and led to wickets.” The fast bowling duo of Clement and Ellis is proving a huge asset to the Magpies with the pair combing for 35 wickets this season. “’Clemo’ (Clement) just has a knack of getting wickets and Fraser troubles plenty of teams with his extra

pace,” Davies said. “They can both create something out of nothing but they just play their role. “They bowl in a good partnership and one of them is always reaping the rewards so they’ve been awesome to get to the club this year.” ■ Continued page 17

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