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LOCAL MPs have warned the State Government that changes to payroll tax on medical centres would hurt struggling families seeing a GP. The State Government has proposed a new model that would have medical clinics bound by payroll tax laws even though GPs
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currently pay medical proprietors for services such as the rent of the consulting room and administration services. But HotDoc research
indicates that 95 per cent of clinics in Victoria plan to increase patient fees in response to any additional payroll tax burden and operational compliance costs. Under the proposed model, the average rise would be around $12 for a standard consultation,
meaning out of pocket costs are likely to rise to about $52. State MP for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell and Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines believe that imposing payroll tax on medical centres will directly impact local people.
One Nation MP Ms Tyrrell said this is just another tax introduced by the Victorian Government that directly increases the household budgets of Victorian families already in a cost-ofliving crisis. “Labor continues their cash grab across a range of vital industries that people
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rely on – education, food production, electricity and now healthcare,” Ms Tyrrell said. “This tax will make it more expensive for Victorians to visit their GP, forcing more people into hospital emergency rooms that already cannot cope. ■ Continued page 2
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“Labor should get a grasp on reality on how tough Victorian families are doing it right now and scrap this damaging tax.” Dr Haines said she was “very concerned” about any changes that make a visit to the doctor more expensive for patients “already struggling with cost-ofliving pressures”. Wangaratta doctor Julian Fidge has also challenged the idea, suggesting enforcement of a payroll tax on medical centre proprietors who lease consulting rooms to GPs would not hold up in court. He explained that GPs pay him to use his consulting rooms so they cannot be regarded as employees. “I don’t accept, and I don’t think a court would find, that we employ our doctors, or that they are on a payroll,” Dr Fidge said. “We charge them fees for the provision of reception, nursing and computer resources, plus a consulting room. “We employ reception staff and nurses, but not the doctors.” However, he said the proposed State Government payroll tax would impact companies who own medical practices and treat doctors as employees. “I know some practices do, and some practices have policies and procedures that some courts have found amount to employment,” he said. “We don’t do any of those things. “The lines get blurred when medical practices are owned by companies who start telling doctors what to do, with regard to things like working hours and holidays.” Federal Labor Health Minister Mark Butler has also urged the Victorian Government to reconsider and he called for nationwide consistency referencing a model in Queensland implemented last year where medical centres are not subject to payroll tax.
WAVE THE FLAG: Elena Sewell-Dolphin (left), Allison Winters (centre) and Denise Pirko are set for a festive evening today for Wangaratta’s second annual Pride Fair Day. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Colours of pride to paint Batchelors Green PRIDE Fair Day is all set for its Wangaratta sequel today with Batchelors Green to be covered in colour. After its successful inaugural festival last year, a bigger stage has been put in place to celebrate LGBTQIA+ music and culture with large crowds expected from 4pm8pm. A diverse line-up of musicians and performers throughout the evening will be headlined by Bec Sandridge, a multi-disciplinary artist based on the south coast of Australia who has performed at Groovin’ the Moo, Falls Festival, Festival
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of the Sun, World Pride 2023 and is just returning from a Europe tour. Bec will be joined by Melbournebased band Soggy Pockets, and local musicians Mieke Louise and Band and Tess Goodman. More than 60 local, statewide and interstate stallholders will be on display from SES, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria to local craft businesses with free LGBTQIA+ resources and activities
offered by local services. The festival will be decked out with family-friendly fun with face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, a soft toy play area, Bella the Bookworm’s story time and Wangaratta Toy Library’s lawn games. Food and drink stalls will also be scattered around the park, with a wide range of local offerings. LINE Wangaratta executive officer Allison Winters said they have been incredibly excited by the support received for the event. “The interest, support and commitment from community groups,
local businesses and organisations shows us this event is very much wanted and valued,” Allison said. “The LGBTQIA+ community in the North East don’t get the opportunity to attend large celebration events often and we’re incredibly proud to provide that opportunity to people of all ages and families in Wangaratta.” Allison said they were proud to announce there would be smaller adaptations of Pride Fair Day events to be rolled out across the Mansfield, Alpine and Indigo shire regions later in the year, with support from the State Government.
Arrests yet to be made in wake of armed robbery edly using a hammer to smash display cabinets to access gold jewellery. The men, who have since been identified by police, were alleged to have driven from the scene in a black SUV along Faithfull Street and towards Wilson Road.
ARRESTS are yet to be made following the alleged armed robbery of a Wangaratta Co-Store jeweller a week ago. Two Caucasian men are believed to have entered Prouds the Jewelers last Thursday around 1.10pm, before alleg-
LOCKED DOWN: Prouds the Jewellers was closed to customers the day after the alleged armed robbery. PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm
They stole a “small amount” of jewellery, according to detectives. Police conducted fingerprint analysis at the scene, and consulted extensive CCTV footage at the shopping complex in an effort to identify those involved.
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Seven set to nominate for jazz board
FOR THE MUSIC AND THE CITY: Andrew Nunn hopes to be elected to the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues board at next week’s annual general meeting. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
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SEVEN people involved in a group seeking to revive the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues will seek nomination to the event’s board at next week’s annual general meeting. Local businessman and musician Andrew Nunn, one of the initiators of the group, is among those who have nominated for election at the February 15 AGM; if elected, he would seek the role of chair. He hopes to be joined on the board by Jane Still, Tania Maxwell, Sarah Thompson, Kieran Crichton, Leslie Bolitho and Daniel Peacock. Mr Nunn said the prospective board members offered a wide range of experience which could help breathe new life into the festival. “There are different skills and personality types which fit well together,” he said. “We feel we are coming in prepared, and there is a lot of good feeling around it.” None of the existing board mem-
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bers are expected to seek re-election at next week’s AGM. “The previous board has done well to keep the event going, because lots of festivals have died,” Mr Nunn said. “While we’ve got this many people interested, we’d be silly not to pursue it.” Last November’s scaled-back Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues was billed as ‘The Last Hurrah’, as the event’s existing board announced it would bow out in the wake of the 2023 event, citing financial constraints, a shifting and uncertain outlook for music festivals in Australia, and diminished resources. However, the local group pushing for the festival’s retention has held a series of well-attended meetings since late last year which look set to ensure ‘The Last Hurrah’ was
not, in fact, the last hurrah. Mr Nunn said he had become involved with the movement to retain the festival because of his connection to music (he plays double bass in Wangaratta group The Daisies) and as a local resident. “I’m loving getting to meet some really interesting people and develop a greater appreciation of what the festival’s been for Wangaratta,” he said. Including the potential new board members, Mr Nunn said the group had at least 80 people following its progress and providing advice and assistance to prepare what the group hopes will be a venue-based festival featuring a free component on Melbourne Cup weekend. The group has been gearing up for the AGM, which will be held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway (Bogong Room) on Thursday, February 15 from 5.30pm. It has already submitted grant applications (including one which seeks assistance with strategic planning sessions for the proposed
new board); has begun discussions with venues; and plans to approach Rural City of Wangaratta council by the end of this week to build a relationship with local government. “The general feel is that many venues want it and would support it,” Mr Nunn said. “The focus this year is on getting people there and having fun, and having people feel good about the festival.” Mr Nunn said the group planned to retain the National Jazz Awards, which have been part of the festival since its inception in 1990; this year’s awards will focus on saxophone. Those planning to attend the jazz festival AGM, which will involve a review of the 2023 event, can RSVP by following the Humanitix link on the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues Facebook page. Anyone seeking to nominate for board positions must email businessmanager@wangarattajazz.com for a form, and register their interest by today.
Parfitt Plaza looks to expand By STEVE KELLY
PARFITT Plaza in Wangaratta has plans for growth with a planning permit detailing $4.65 million in new building works. Plans show that the Millers Cottage Motel on Parfitt Road is set for demolition and will be replaced with an 1810m2 building and café built on the site connecting to the existing Parfitt Plaza. If approved, the large building will encompass two adjoining retail tenancy spaces sized at 900m2 and 910m2, with a 145m2 café proposed to be located between the new building and the existing Officeworks store. The two entrances to the retail building will face south towards the carpark of Parfitt Plaza, which has existing businesses Officeworks, Pets Domain, Spotlight, Godfreys, LEEF and Supercheap Auto. The existing carpark will be slightly reconfigured, according to the plans. The red colour of the new building corresponds to the corporate colour of the future tenant. At this stage, the tenant detail remains commercial in confidence as the tenancy agreement is conditional upon the relevant planning approval. It is proposed to install nine illuminated business identification signs on the proposed buildings. The building has been setback from the street boundary by one metre. Landscape is proposed within this setback, including climbers that would help to soften the appearance of the building. The street presentation is consistent with the finish, scale and siting of other commercial and industrial developments in the surrounding area. A truck access road behind the new buildings will be a feature and each of the buildings will have a loading bay for goods. No submissions have been received to date and the applicant is currently providing some additional information to council regarding traffic management.
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Crown prosecutor Danielle Guesdon said the defendant’s vehicle had stopped and completed a u-turn, before the woman attempted to perform CPR on the victim while speaking to a triple zero operator around 8.12am. Analysis of the woman’s phone found she had allegedly sent and received messages on Snapchat while driving, and had Instagram open on her phone at the time of the collision. She told the emergency operator, as well as other attendees at the scene, the sun had obscured her vision in the lead-up to the crash. In an interview at Wodonga Police Station in the hours following the crash, the defendant reportedly told officers she had not been using her phone leading up to the crash, and often left her screen unlocked so her
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of (her) life was the last day of his”, and noted she had been out riding her own bicycle and had been unreachable to police. She said she heard from a friend a cyclist had died near Rutherglen, and felt as though she had been “punched in the stomach” when a policeman confirmed the cyclist’s identity. “He was a huge part of my life which now just feels dull, empty and sad,” she told the court. “It’s not fair – Tony deserved this time in his life, and he was robbed of it.” She said the court process and regular adjournments over the last year had prevented her from moving on. Defence lawyer Jo Swiney said further psychological material was still required to allow the defence to lodge submissions in the matter, which will return before the court in April.
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Looking to the future Draft D f recreation i and d open space strategy suggests training i i ffacility ili upgrades d BY SIMONE KERWIN
Emergency crews attend crashes across rural city By RYAN MALCOLM
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FACILITY upgrades which would accommodate football training at the Wangaratta Rodeo Ground, Newman Street’s Avian Park, and on a mooted new training oval at Wareena Park are among suggestions contained in the Rural City of Wangaratta’s draft recreation and open space strategy. The draft strategy, which is open for public feedback until February 15, highlights overuse and capacity issues at local football ovals which are “beginning to cause difficulties within Wangaratta”. It says “access to additional grounds is required for training purposes within Wangaratta and close surrounds”. Proposals for the future direction of Aussie Rules football in the rural city include investigating these potential facility upgrades, and shared use arrangements. To provide additional junior training facilities, the draft strategy recommends that lighting be installed and amenities improved at Bindall Avenue Reserve, and that council assist AFL North East Border to access suitable training arrangements at local schools. The planned development of a pavilion at Barr 2 Oval, which is part of council’s Parklands Masterplan, is also highlighted as a way to ensure the redeveloped ground could be utilised for football.
PAVILION PLANS: The planned development of a pavilion at Barr 2 Oval to help accommodate football usage is on the cards in the draft strategy. Establishment of female-friendly change facilities at WJ Findlay Oval, Wareena Park and North Wangaratta is nominated as a priority in the draft strategy. It also recommends that council “carefully investigate requests for facility upgrades at the football-netball venues in rural townships”. “It is not feasible to upgrade every facility to a high level beyond the capacity of the local com-
munity…for example large-scale pavilions and function rooms and competition-level lighting,” the report reads. Analysis of many of the sports played in Wangaratta is included in the draft strategy, and aims to “inform future provision and facility development, and to guide club and council decision-making”. These sports range from archery and athletics, to swimming and tennis, as well as future local plans
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for the sport widely touted as the fastest-growing across the globe pickleball. The Rural City of Wangaratta’s draft recreation and open space strategy can be viewed at https:// connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/recreation-open-space-strategy Community drop-in sessions were held earlier this week, and submissions can still be made via email to council@wangaratta.vic. gov.au before February 15.
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Coffee hit to help fuel Old Faithfulls’ marathon effort By RYAN MALCOLM
AN army of staff, family members and dedicated customers are expected to don the colours of their favourite coffee spot and bar as they run or walk as part of team Old Faithfulls at this year’s Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run. Returning to the March 17 event for the second year, Old Faithfulls proprietor Tanya McAlpin said staff members had been regularly clocking up 20,000 steps in the workplace in preparation, with a number planning on tackling the marathon. Ms McAlpin said some of the children of staffers would also be taking on the 2km event on the day, while an Old Faithfulls presence would be expected in each of the 5km, 10km and half-marathon events as well. She said the Faithfull Street business’ involvement had been borne over a drink several years ago. “We started chatting at knock-off drinks one night back in 2022 and staff instantly took it up,” she reflected. “Our team is made up of our employees, their families and our customers – we also welcome anyone who wants to take part too. “We all catch up for some celebratory froths afterwards. “We make a big deal out of it – participation is the key for us, because we close for the day, so everyone signs up.” Ms McAlpin said the Old Faithfulls team would be made up of
ON THE LOOKOUT: Zonta Club of Wangaratta president Elizabeth Wilson (left) and member Isabel Dunstan with last year’s Zonta Club of Wangaratta Woman of the Year, Colleen Davis as nominations for the 2024 award begin to be sought out.
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READY TO RUN: Tanya McAlpin (right) said Old Faithfulls staff jumped at the chance to take part in the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run when the idea was first discussed over knock-off drinks two years ago. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling members from a range of backgrounds with various levels of athletic prowess, with each keen to hit the asphalt. “We have some staff members and customers who are proper athletes – they train and participate in multiple events throughout the year,” she said. “But the majority of us are just doing it for fun, or because I’ve begged them to take part. “Our ‘real’ athletes are in the
throes of training programs, and then there are the rest of us doing bits and pieces when possible. “Honestly though, there is a large portion of our team who are working the Saturday night prior to the event, so we will be donning our running shoes and tired eyes to get it done as typical hospitality workers.” To learn more and register for the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run, visit https:// www.wangarattamarathon.com.au.
NOMINATIONS are being sought for this year’s Zonta Club of Wangaratta’s Woman of the Year award. The woman should live, work or volunteer in the Wangaratta area and have done something extraordinary to benefit others outside of the framework of paid employment. It could involve community or volunteer service, personal assistance, academic, educational or training assistance, business assistance, welfare or as an exemplary role model. Past recipients have included a retired nurse, a teacher, foster carers and community volunteers. The award will comprise of a certificate and a presentation at the club’s annual meeting on Thursday, May 2 at Gateway Wangaratta to recognise a local woman’s exceptional service to the community. Nomination details and application form can be obtained via email: zontwangaratta@ gmail.com and nominations should be lodged with the Zonta Club of Wangaratta by Monday, April 1.
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Patient fees set to rise with payroll tax DATA from the GP appointment booking platform HotDoc’s survey findings indicates that 95 per cent of clinics in Victoria plan to increase patient fees in response to any additional State Government payroll tax burden and operational compliance costs. From a financial perspective, if a payroll tax is introduced for medical centres which lease clinical rooms, a large portion will likely become the impost of patients. This would be another hard hitting impact for individuals and families who are already in dire circumstances with the payment of bills and making ends meet with the cost of living. From a social and health perspective, the industry has for many years worked to encourage people to seek regular check-ups with their GP. Certain groups in society need to be encouraged to attend GPs more than others and costs are already a factor for people on limited or average incomes, especially in regional and low socio-economic areas. With our hospitals and ambulance services already under immense pressure from non-urgent calls from people unable to see a GP, to further deter people from booking with a GP is negligent in governance and policy. Feedback to HotDoc on a survey to 1000 patients suggested 28 per cent would book appointments less if fees increased. Following the pandemic, the state of Victoria had an extra $31.5 billion debt, but imposing a payroll tax will have a devastating flow-on effect on our health services, the already vulnerable and the wider community. The State Government needs to find other ways to reduce our massive debt, targeting the health system is arguably the dumbest way to do it.
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FACEBOOK users this week commented on our weekly poll which asked users: ‘Do you believe the Rural City of Wangaratta’s recreational spaces cater for all community needs?’
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Inflation strategies all smoke and mirrors IT is hypocritical of state premiers to call on the Reserve Bank to reduce the interest rates. Also be wary of these economists who predict that interest rates will reduce this year. Just remember what the previous Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe said about holding rates at an unrealistic low rate and the economists who did not challenge this statement. There are many variables which affect our inflation including at the moment is the instability in the Middle East which is affecting our shipping which is being diverted around South Africa and the increase costs at the Australian ports. Also, a lot of our borrowings come from overseas and there has not been any movement in reducing their rates to date. But our state and federal governments have a part to play in helping stem inflation, but we are yet to see any action on their part to date. Firstly, why do they not freeze all increases to state and federal government charges for the next three years. Governments of today only know how to increase and introduce a new tax and throw money at any pressing issue instead of having a plan of how it is to be spent. The Federal Government’s recent increase of alcohol and fuel taxes is a prime example as they will barely cover any reduction in the tax which comes in July for many families. They will say increases are set in legislation but with recent events this is just smoke and mirrors as they give you a few bucks while having their hand in your back pocket. Note the legislation can be changed with the stroke of a pen. John Walker, North Wangaratta
Fed up with lazy people dumping trolleys I AM disgusted with people who take a supermarket trolley and when they have finished unloading it at their place they decide to leave in my front yard or next to the power pole on the corner of Ryan Ave and Greta Road. They cannot be bothered taking it back to the store they borrowed it from. Some trolleys finish up in the creek if they are not taken back. I am fed up with lazy people.
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CAREER ADVICE: Leading Seaman Chloe Jackson and Corporal Sinan Taptil visited Wangaratta this week with the Mobile Australian Defence Force Careers Centre, which was stationed in the Holy Trinity Cathedral car park near the Wangaratta Cenotaph on Wednesday and Thursday. An evening information session for those interested in pursuing a career in the defence force was also held on Wednesday evening at Sisely Avenue’s Beersheba Barracks. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling I will be glad when Coles get the new trolleys that will stop the shopper from taking them out of the carpark. The trollies that are being used at the moment cost a lot of money and people just don’t care at all. Well, I care because I am the one who takes them back to the store and I tell the employee of Coles, Kmart or Woollies or even Big W where I found it. I don’t always do it but it is only when I find one the street. I found a Kmart one just near Murphy Street before I came down with COVID and I am pretty sure I contracted it from one of them. I now spray paper towel or use a wipe with disinfectant cleaner and wipe the handle over with it. So anyone who borrows a trolley from the supermarket take it back to the store you got it from. Do not leave it on the street, or on my front yard Mary Morehouse, Wangaratta
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@DonaMcqueen Thankyou Fanny Lumsden for donating your latest CD, Hey Dawn, a Golden Guitar winning one no less to our Wangaratta Community radio station Oak FM. Will be playing this afternoon and also promoting your show coming up nearby at the Wilby Hall on the 16th of Feb.
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New rural doctors By CHLOE JAENICKE
NEW MD2 students from the University of Melbourne were officially welcomed to Wangaratta by Mayor Dean Rees, Cr Ashlee Fitzpatrick and sub-dean Dr Steve Bismire from Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) last Friday. This year’s students come from a variety of towns in Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria including Woodend and Bendigo. For many of the students, this will be their first time working in a hospital setting, allowing them to get the practical experience they need to complete their general student medical training. Dr Bismire said programs such as this are important as they inspire more aspiring doctors to consider working rurally as a career option. “We rely on having people who are interested in rural health issues to come through and these guys are recruited specifically to a rural training program,” he said. “Eleven of the 14 people who graduated from the program last year have remained in the area. “I’ve been in the area for a long time with the aim of having more and more people come on board.”
Samantha Le Nepveu, from Woodend, said she is looking forward to completing her training in Wangaratta and hopes to continue working rurally in the future. “I’ve always liked the idea of doing something where I’m helping people and I also really like biomedical science, so I thought medicine is the perfect marriage of those two.” “Seeing the impact a GP and a doctor can have on the community and meeting everyone is why I want to go rural in the future,” she said. “I’m definitely exploring Wangaratta and seeing if it’s a place I could see myself settling down in the future. Twins, Senita and Mentia Jaji from Brisbane, are also joining the program this year and said they have enjoyed exploring the region. “We’ve already seen a bit of the region, we did our pharmacy intern year here, so I think it’s the people who have brought us back to do a placement,” Sentia said. “We hope to work around the Wangaratta area because we like it here.” Dr Bismire said the students they welcomed as a part of the MD2 program are commencing their first of three potential years at NHW. Throughout the three
NEW DOCTORS: MD2 students from the University of Melbourne were welcomed to NHW.
LOCAL DOCTOR: Jason Stiles (middle) was awarded the graduating student award by Mayor Dean Rees and Cr Ashlee Fitzpatrick. years they can either stay at NHW or train at other local rural hospitals. A student who was recognised for completing their three years of training at NHW was Wangaratta local Jason Stiles, who received the graduating student award. Mr Stiles said it has been a great journey training at NHW thanks to the doctors who have pushed him along and he was honoured to receive the award.
“It’s great to have a small community of medical people who just really band together and want the best for their patients,” he said. Over the next year, Mr Stiles will complete his internship at NHW and said he looks forward to exploring more career opportunities in the health field. “I would like to gain some experience in some metro settings but eventually I see myself working rurally in the long term,” he said.
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RURAL FUTURE: Samantha Le Nepveu from Woodend hopes to continue working rurally in the future.
TRAVELLING TWINS: Twins, Senita and Mentia Jaji from Brisbane are looking forward to exploring the region while they complete their training.
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ENJOYED: Rutherglen Sculpture Trail artist George van de Ven (left), artist and teacher Diane Kotzur, artist Kerrie van de Ven-Ware and Gallery 294 Corowa co-owner Jeff Wilmot at last year’s successful exhibition. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
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ART lovers have the chance to view hundreds of artworks from around the region and Australia at next month’s Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize. The ArtsRutherglen event, now in its seventh year, follows last year’s successful outing, which attracted huge support from artists who submitted more than 450 entries, and over 80 artworks sold, as well as serving as a drawcard for tourists. ArtsRutherglen committee member Irena Webster said around the same number of entries was expected this year. Celebrated Yarrawonga painter Kate Gorman and widely-exhibited and wellknown photographer Jules Boag will judge entries. Ms Webster said the exhibition from March 8 to 17 was a great chance for artists to exhibit their work and showcase their creativity, while the event provided a valuable forum too. “It gives us all an opportunity to see what other artists are creating around the region and Australia,” she said.
“The exhibition is a benefit for both artists and the people who purchase their works as well.” Creatives are in the running to share a total prize pool of more than $14,000 across several different categories including painting/mixed media, different photography sections - illustrative, people, places and animals - work on paper and 3D artworks, as well three youth-centric awards. Ms Webster said ArtsRutherglen had been appreciative of community support and generous sponsorship from local businesses with Campbells Wines and Destination Rutherglen continuing to make important contributions to event funding. She said feedback received following last year’s showcase applauded the high standard of works submitted. “Judges put significant energy and concentration into deciding the winners of each category,” she said. Ms Webster said Rutherglen High School was well represented last year in the Youth Category with artwork entered largely from south-
ern New South Wales and North East Victoria. “There was also a good representation from Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and an entry from Western Australia,” she said. Last year’s attendance was the largest since the exhibition began due to a well targeted print and social media promotional campaign aimed at interstate and local visitors. Ms Webster said increased visitation to the town had boosted the local economy with increased trade noted by businesses around town. The exhibition and sales run at the Rutherglen Memorial Hall during the town’s food and wine festival. Ms Webster said last year’s gala opening event had been a big hit for artists and visitors, with a sold-out evening. This year’s gala opening night kicks off on Friday, March 8. Artworks can still be submitted by Sunday, February 11 by visiting artsrutherglen.com.au and following prompts to enter on Trybooking.
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Federal renewables review urges community consultation AN independent review into community engagement surrounding renewable energy projects has prompted calls for improved consultation with impacted local communities at a federal level. Overseen by Australian Energy Infrastructure commissioner Andrew Dyer, the final report was recently released, making nine recommendations to reform current practices, by improving engagement, improving complaint handling, identifying benefit sharing within the community and improving community understanding of the project. A hearing as part of the review was held in Wangaratta in late September, providing North East residents the chance to discuss the existing consultation model as part of a roundtable with Mr Dyer and Independent Indi MP Helen Haines. Dr Hanes said Australia’s renewable energy rollout was currently taking place in its regions.
“This report is a roadmap for improving how people are consulted when energy projects are developed in their communities, and I welcome its delivery,” she said. “The renewable energy transition is well underway in regional and rural Australia – the government have agreed to the recommendations in principle, but the implementation of this report is a matter of urgency. “If the government is serious about meeting its net-zero targets and gaining community support for the energy transition, they are going to have to work quickly and effectively with state and territory governments, energy developers and regional communities to get the transition right.” Dr Haines said establishing an independent body to design and operate a developer rating scheme, or for the government to take steps to set up a communications program which provides communities with details and timeframes for the
CONSULT THE COMMUNITY: Independent Indi MP Helen Haines has backed an independent review which has called for improved community consultation by renewables developers. energy transition were ways to improve consultation. Despite largely supporting the renewable energy transition, Dr Haines said some “developer cowboys” were damaging regional communities through poor consultation and bad behaviour. “Farmers, landowners and concerned community members in my electorate of Indi, like many across regional and rural Australia, have been disappointed with the lack of information and inadequate consultation by some renewable energy companies,” she said. “They deserve to be engaged
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SIESTA CARTEL TO PERFORM AT DA VINCI SOCIAL CLUB A BAND of musicians whose music stems from tradition, from the sounds that raised them – sounds of Italian migration - will perform at the Da Vinci Social Club in Wangaratta on Saturday, March 2. Formed in late 2018 in Melbourne, Siesta Cartel is described as a ‘unifying musical movement’. On a mission to preserve the culture they were born into, Siesta Cartel uses their music to unite and entertain.
early and meaningfully in the development of energy projects happening at their farm gate. “There is a power and knowledge imbalance between renewable energy developers and local communities, and the Federal Government needs to step up to ensure regional Australians get the information they need to make good decisions, and that they can properly benefit from the renewable energy rollout. “It shouldn’t be up to local communities to do this work alone.” Surveys included as part of the review found 92 per cent of
respondents were dissatisfied with the extent to which project developers engaged with the local community, while 93 per cent disagreed they had received a satisfactory resolution to the concern they raised with the project developer. “I support the recommendations but would have liked to see them more specifically address my constituents’ concerns,” Dr Haines said. “The mapping of suitable land for renewables development and ‘no-go’ sites such as high-value agricultural land, is something that I called for in my submission to the review, yet the report doesn’t address the protection of prime agricultural land, increase in insurance premiums and emergency management considerations in the way I had hoped.” For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/ renewable/community-engagement-review.
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FAMILY TRADITION: Italian–Australian musical group Siesta Cartel will perform at Wangaratta’s Da Vinci Social Club on March 2. The band aims to teach the next generation that these memories must be kept alive, and to never forget where they came from. Having wowed the crowd at Melbourne’s Italian Festa last November, Siesta Cartel is coming to Wangaratta to perform live on Saturday, March 2 at the Da Vinci Social Club.
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Tasty grants offered by National Pies A SERIES of grants offered by Tasmanian Bakeries this year aim to show the 80-yearold company’s appreciation to community groups across Australia. The National Pies for Local Heroes grant program is now open for submissions. Each month during 2024, a local commu-
nity organisation will be awarded $1000 from National Pies. There will also be an opportunity for one organisation to win a single larger grant of $10,000. Submissions for the grants program can be made at tasmanianbakeries.com.au. All entrants must be based in Australia.
FABULOUS AT FORTY: The Saturday Quilters recently celebrated their 40th birthday. Pictured with the celebratory cake are members (from left) Shirley Macphee, Jan Croucher, Frances Salathiel, Shannah Williamson, Barbara Rhodes and Dot Hurley.
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SHOWCASE: Milawa trainer Rachel Clarkson and horse Little Rascal take part in the ridden section of the Australian Brumby Challenge held on the weekend.
Friday, February 7, 2014 By SIMONE KERWIN MILAWA horse trainer Rachel Clarkson and her charge, Little Rascal, finished third overall in the Australian Brumby Challenge held on the weekend. Ms Clarkson, a 25 year old Parelli Natural Horsemanship (PNH) instructor based in Rutherglen, took part in the inaugural challenge to train a wild brumby in 100 days. Little Rascal was one of 22 wild horses caught in
the Kosciusko and Alpine National Parks, and was selected for Rachel to compete against 10 other trainers in the ridden section. Ms Clarkson said the crowd and indoor venue proved challenging for Little Rascal, but he handled it well, winning the pattern riding class as well as taking third spot in his section. The brumbies were put up for auction at the end of the competition, and Little Rascal was sold to one of Ms Clarkson’s students. “So we brought him back
home and she will pick him up in a couple of weeks,” she said. “I am super happy that I will be able to keep in touch and watch his progress.” Most brumbies sold at the auction, with a number of trainers keeping their horses due to the strong bond formed over the 100 days. Ms Clarkson said she would definitely consider taking part in the event again next year. “It was fantastic, and I’d like to get a few more trainers involved too,” she said.
WANGARATTA’S Saturday Quilters this month celebrated their 40th anniversary with a celebratory cake and the showing of the members’ oldest surviving quilts. The group was formed in 1984 by several patchwork and quilting enthusiasts who were united in their passion for the craft, and keen to share their talents and skills. Over the years, the group has mounted several exhibitions as The Saturday Quilters, and more recently collaborated with the Centre Circle Quilters to present the ‘Strictly Quilts’ exhibition,
which showcases the talents of all quilters within the Rural City of Wangaratta. As well as making quilts for family and friends, the group creates quilts for donation to charities and other community groups. The Saturday Quilters meet on the first Saturday of each month at the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Clubrooms, off the river end of College Street. Twice a year, three-day retreats are held at the same venue to allow members to work uninterrupted on larger projects.
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Police to crackdown on illicit weapons in community THE State Government is aiming to crackdown on organised crime and change how the way machetes are classified, as part of new laws introduced in parliament earlier this week. The Firearms and Control of Weapons (Machetes) Amendment Bill 2024 is expected to boost police powers to serve a firearm prohibition order (FPO) on a person, and further restrict illegal firearms and weapon sales in the community. Under the new bill, police will be able to stop a person in a public place and direct they accompany police for the purposes of serving an FPO, alleviating the challenges of serving an order in circumstances where a person is avoiding police. The bill will also amend the Control of Weapons Act 1990 to ensure a machete is always classified as a controlled weapon. The change is expected to clarify the legal status of machetes as a controlled weapon, and ensure they cannot be possessed, carried, used without lawful excuse or sold to anyone under the age of 18. The penalty for carrying a controlled weapon with an unlawful excuse is a fine of more than $23,000 or a jail term of one year, while traders selling the weapon to minors, or children attempting to purchase a controlled weapon, are also subject to fines worth thousands of dollars. Minister for Police Anthony Carbines said the changes would keep Victorians safe. “The illicit use of a firearm or weapon is dangerous and unacceptable,” he said. “With these changes, we’re continuing to give Victoria Police the powers they need to keep everyone safe. “This bill makes it clear that a machete is a weapon and not a tool to be sold to a minor – reducing the risk of them ending up in the hands of someone under 18.”
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Connor Brown, Piper Stavely, Lucas Butler, Flynn Ackland, Toby Pearson, Ethan Perry-Heyden, Ben Rogers and Tarun Mulquiney are taking advantage of the opportunities at the Wangaratta’s 33 Army Cadet Unit.
Become a leader with Australian Army cadets WANGARATTA’S 33 Army Cadet Unit is hosting a recruitment night on Thursday, February 22 from 7.30pm. Wangaratta unit operates regular parade nights on Thursdays during school terms from 6pm to 9.30pm with additional camps during the year. Youth have opportunities to learn in a military style training environment to challenge themselves to achieve goals, build confidence and resilience, while developing skills of team building, effective collaboration, radio communications, friendship with a strengthbased approach. Thirty-three Army Cadet Unit has community partnerships with the Wangaratta RSL providing service for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, second 24th Battalion annual services while recently partnering
with Carevan Wangaratta to assist with community meals, as well as the Wangaratta Lions Club and Wangaratta Chronicle supporting the local marathon. A range of cadet leadership opportunities are achievable twice annually. A selection of cadets are invited to Puckapunyal Military area after successfully completing criteria to learn and obtain skills to mentor younger peers. Recently seven Wangaratta cadets attended leadership courses. Four cadets successfully completed the junior leadership course, learning how to lead a group of cadets including safety planning, emergency responses, teaching lessons and how to instruct commands. Cadet Lucas Butler, who successfully completed his Lance Corporal training, said Australian Army cadets
was a supportive and engaging program that is inclusive of everyone. “I am proud I have completed my junior leadership course with a goal to join the army in the future,” he said. Another cadet, Corporal Toby Pearson, has successfully completed the senior leadership course gaining enhanced skills in drill, administration, assessment training and now has the ability to grade junior cadets training. “In my time at cadets I have served my due diligence and subsequently have learnt respect and discipline that a military style training can provide,” Cpl Toby Pearson, who completed his sergeant training, said. Two senior cadets have successfully completed courses of Cadet Warrant Officer and Cadet Under Officer providing them the skills
and training to manage and maintain a unit level. Cadet Under Officer Connor Brown is excited to increase community engagement in the Wangaratta community stating the importance of cadets providing their time to services who support local people in need. 33 Army Cadet Unit has four adult staff members with a range of training and experience to support all cadets. “Our recruitment night is an opportunity to come and view the unit, meet the staff and engage with our cadets,” Captain (AAC) Paul Zuch said. “Our unit is open to all youth who meet the age requirements with no prior registration necessary.” For more information contact 2LT (AAC) Jorja O’Connor on 0477 502 009.
Historic Winton anniversary displays announced THIS year’s Historic Winton will showcase one of the biggest and most spectacular array of anniversary vehicles alongside the excitement of historic car, motorcycle and sidecar racing. The 47th Historic Winton, Australia’s longest running and most popular historic car and motorcycle race event, will be held on May 25 and 26 at Winton Motor Raceway. Clubs and individuals wishing to bring anniverSMILE AND WAVE: Anniversary vehicles and clubs sary cars to 47th Historic celebrating up to 100 years including Fiat, Crossley Motors Winton should enquire to and Dodge are seto to feature at May’s 47th Historic Winton. historicwinton@gmail.com. PHOTO: Peter Knights The vehicle, company and
club anniversaries being celebrated are: 125 years: Fiat. 120 years: Crossley Motors, Hispano Suiza, Maserati, Rolls Royce, Rover. 110 years: Dodge, Henderson Model C motorcycle. 100 years: Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Bugatti Type 35, Brough Superior SS100 motorcycle, Chrysler Six, HRD Motorcycles, MG Supersport. 90 years: Austin 7 Nippy (Type EB), Austin 7 Ruby, Austin 7 Pearl, Austin 7 Opal, Austin 7 Open Road Tourer, Datsun in Australia, Douglas 494cc Endeavour motorcy-
cle, Chrysler Airflow, Citroen Traction Avant, Ford Ute (Australia), Tatra 77. 70 years: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, Austin A40/ A50 Cambridge, Ansair Flxible Clipper (Bus), Nash Metropolitan, Mercedes 300 SL, Triumph Tiger 110 motorcycle. 60 years: Ford Mustang, Austin 1800, Plymouth Barracuda, Posche 911, Honda 600S, Honda CT trail motorbikes, Sunbeam Tiger. 50 years: Citroen CX, Fiat 131, Lamborghini Countach, Volvo 164TE (Australian release). Club Anniversaries:
Volkswagen Club of Victoria (70 years). Celebrating 60+ years of Cortina in Australia - HTCAV, the Historic Touring Car Association of Victoria and Cortina Mk 1 Owners Club. The Macedon Ranges and District Motor Club (40 years). Discounted online tickets and bookings for camping are available at this link: https://www.ticketebo.com. au/historicwinton. For the latest Historic Winton news, please visit www.historicwinton.org or follow on Facebook or Instagram @historicwinton.
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NORTH EAST NATURALLY
GREY-HEADED FLYING FOX WARMS TO THE RURAL CITY By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS THIS summer there has been a large increase in Grey-headed Flying Fox numbers and the apparent establishment of a large local colony. They are Australia’s largest bat species and can be regularly seen flying around at dusk and dawn travelling to or from their roost and foraging areas. The Grey-headed Flying-fox head and body length is almost 30cm and has dark grey fur on the body, lighter grey fur on the head and a tan collar encircling the neck and the wingspan can be up to 1m. It can be distinguished from the smaller Little Red Flying Fox, which occurs occasionally along inland rivers further west and north, by the leg fur, which extends to the ankle. At night the Grey-headed Flying-fox searches for food and may travel 50 km to their feeding areas. They eat fruit from a range of native and introduced species, particularly figs, and for this reason are sometimes called ‘Fruit Bats’. They also feed on nectar and pollen from native trees, especially flowering eucalypt
trees like Spotted Gums at present in Wangaratta. The Grey-headed Flyingfoxes spend much of their time hanging from the branches of trees like the attached photo. Groups known as ‘camps’ can be made up of many thousands of animals. They were once only warm seasonal visitors to Victoria, migrating through our region from the coastal and inland forests north of Sydney, where they would feed opportunistically on fruiting and flowering trees in forest and urban gardens. Previously they were rarely recorded more than 200km from the coast, but have now established camps yearround in Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Albury and possibly Wangaratta. The young Grey-headed Flying-foxes are usually born in spring and are carried by the mother for the first three weeks, clinging to her teat with their special curved milk teeth and gripping her fur
JUST HANGING AROUND: Greyheaded Flying Fox hanging about in a flowering Spotted gum. PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds, Bush and Beyond)
with their strong claws. As they grow larger and become too heavy to carry on feeding expeditions, they are left behind in special ‘creches’ in the maternity camp. After about three months the young can fly and by six months of age they begin to feed independently. Grey-headed Flying Foxes are important to healthy forest ecosystems because they pollinate and disperse the seeds of many important tree species, often across large distances. Although they seem to be living in large groups, numbers of Grey-headed Flying Foxes are declining throughout their range. This is caused by a combination of large scale clearing and fires in their northern habitats and changing climate (e.g. less long and cold winters which historically caused them to migrate back north) and has led to the long-term year-round range movement southward. Due to community interest in this topic the council and Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability are putting on a “Bat chat” evening for those interested in learning more at Apex Park on March 12.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND Pride Fair Day in Batchelors Green LINE Wangaratta will present Pride Fair Day, a family-friendly festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ music and culture, at Batchelors Green in Wangaratta today from 4pm to 8pm. There will be over 50 stalls from local businesses, community groups, organisations and food trucks, with free activities including face painting, jumping castles, lawn games and more, plus local musicians and performers including Bec Sandridge, Soggy Pockets and the Dumu Dancers. More information visit www.linewangaratta.org/pride-fair-day.
Australian INXS Show arrives on Friday CONSIDERED one of the most authentic INXS experiences in the world, The Australian INXS Show will play at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tonight at 7.30pm. Fronted by Dellacoma Rio, whose uncanny portrayal of Michael Hutchence has captivated audiences worldwide, the authentic six piece band will take you on a journey through all the classic INXS hits that have made them a household name for decades. Tickets are available now at wpacc.com.au.
Wangaratta Farmers Market on tomorrow SHOP for local produce at the Wangaratta Farmers Market, open tomorrow from 8am to 12pm in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. There will be seasonal fruit and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, nuts, locally made preserves and more, direct from growers and makers in the region.
Pamela’s paintings highlight One Mile Creek BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au
A COLLECTION of 10 entrancing paintings of the One Mile Creek in Wangaratta, captured at different times of the day, sheds new light on the wellknown local waterway. The exhibition, being held at Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library, is by local artist Pamela Florance, who said she was struck by the changing colours of the creek and the way it has responded to plentiful rainfall in recent years, as she set out on her regular walks. “If the light is clear you can get anything from pale to bright to dark blue, and if it’s cloudy you can get grey, brown or even black water,” she said. “Then there is the reflected light which gives you little format and take things back to the way they were written. Accompanied by band member Zeppelin Hamilton (Velvet Trip), tickets are available now at wpacc. com.au or from the box office, with a support act starting at 7.30pm.
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Quilt display in Wangaratta
FOLLOWING his ARIA nominated fifth studio album, Dan Sultan will play at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday as part of his regional tour. Following a string of theatre shows to celebrate the release of the new album, Sultan will showcase his new songs in a different
EVERY month, Women in Stitches is featuring a selection of quilts created by some of its members at My Little Patch. For the month of February, see the work of Jo Matheson and Anne McLean and be inspired by their creativity, on display at the shop located at the rear of 49 Reid Street.
NATURAL LIGHT: The changing colours of the One Mile Creek caught the eye of local artist Pamela Florance, whose exhibition is showing at the Bainz Gallery in the Wangaratta Library. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling touches of gold, orange or white - and the movement in the water. “I’ve also noticed a lot of new vegetation - islands of green amongst the blue - so it’s about looking at things more closely. “You think you know what you are looking at - until you have to record it.” Pamela Florance is an experienced artist who has been involved in more than 20 exhibitions over the years at galleries including the
Nature, self and cosmos inspired artwork SEE an exhibition of paintings by North East Victorian artist Tracie MacVean at the Art Gallery on Ovens this weekend. Called Nature, Self, Cosmos, it showcases a wide variety of themes, drawn from several bodies of work completed over several years, from watercolour paintings of native flora, fauna and fungi, to oil paintings of figures in the landscape, and hyper realistic deepspace paintings. The gallery is open today and Monday from 10am until 4pm and
Wangaratta Art Gallery, Gateway Island Gallery & Studios in Wodonga, and the former Muse Gallery in Milawa. Her works are held in a number of public and private collections, and most recently, her work Fruit and Flowers, was a major prize winner at last year’s King Valley Art Show. Discovering she was sensitive to oils, led her to begin experimenting with acrylics and other mediums. Pamela said while having
predominantly worked in portraiture, she also paints still lifes, landscapes and whatever draws her eye - leaning more towards expressionism than realism. “My aim is to make an image as interesting as what I’m looking at,” she says. One Mile Creek by Pamela Florance will be on display in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library for the month of February, with all works for sale and entry free.
on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm and entry is free, with the gallery located in the laneway off Murphy Street.
Tolmie Sports Day in Tolmie
Future Now exhibition on display THE Future Now exhibition from the Australian Museum in Sydney is showing at the Wangaratta Library until June 4. The exhibition was developed to demonstrate positive solutions for the future and to explore the impacts of climate change through interactive displays, with all welcome to see it.
THE 137th Tolmie Sports Day, featuring traditional entertainment including novelty and foot races for adults and children, will be held in Tolmie on Saturday from 9am until 5pm. There will be plenty of other country fun, with raffles, guessing competitions and entertainment for all, including Bash the Rat, the Cross Cut Saw event, Gumboot Toss, and more along with wood chopping, dog jumping and equestrian events. There will be a bar and wide range of refreshments for sale, with all profits returned to the community.
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Cast called for Importance of Being Earnest in Benalla By ANITA MCPHERSON CAST members are sought for a new local production of the Oscar Wilde classic “The Importance of Being Earnest”, being presented by Benalla’s Let Us Entertain You Inc (LUEY) theatre company. It will be the first production of the year for LUEY, which is aiming to bring at least one theatre work to the stage each year, this time at the CWA Hall in Benalla. Wangaratta’s Lorraine Monshing OAM has taken the reins, some 25 years since she last directed the classic comedy, which satirises the conventions of Victorian society. She said the sentiment of the renowned play, which was first performed in 1895, is something which still resonates today. “I like the absurdity of it, and the
STAGE SET: Wangaratta’s Lorraine Monshing OAM will direct the LUEY Inc production The Importance of Being Earnest, with auditions being held this weekend in Benalla. way it is a tongue-in-cheek smack at society,” she said. “It’s very cleverly written and quite lyrical, and we will be doing it with a minimalist set, over three acts.” For actors, it is an opportunity to perform in what is considered one of the best theatrical comedies ever written, as part of an ensemble cast
of nine players of varying ages. Ideally they will be able to capture the essence of the Victorian era, where gentlemen and ladies had cultured, English accents; the cast to perform in elegant period costumes. Roles include a young, eligible bachelor-about-town and his friend, a charming bachelor and extravagant dandy, a stuffy and opinionated matriarch, a stylish and pretentious London socialite, a silly and naïve debutante, a morally righteousness governess, a rector, and the gentlemen’s butlers. Lorraine said after the upheaval of COVID, she is looking forward to getting back to work and directing a timeless play with an enthusiastic, ensemble cast. The Importance of Being Earnest will be performed from May
17 through to May 26 at the Benalla CWA Hall. “It’s a play I thought might attract real theatre-goers and perhaps even students who are studying the classic text,” she said. “These roles have been played by quite significant actors in the past, including Patricia Routledge and Geoffrey Rush, who have both played Lady Bracknell in different productions.” Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 2pm and Sunday, February 11 at 4.30pm at the CWA hall at 117 Bridge Street, Benalla and all interested from Benalla, Wangaratta and surrounds, are welcome to take part. To find our more or to book an audition, email lueyinc@hotmail. com, or call secretary Anna Smith on 0429 367 236.
Lake Hume Challenge returns this Sunday FAMILIES are encouraged to get on their bikes for the Jayco Albury Wodonga Lake Hume Cycle Challenge this Sunday, February 11, with children under 12 riding for free. With the support of generous sponsors, the fee has been waived for primary-school aged children taking part in the 14km Kiewa River Family Ride. Other rides on the day range from the all-new 114km Lake Hume Hustle to the 40km Tallangatta Rail Trail Tour, with all money raised going towards the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund. Wodonga father of three, Ben Fryer, will take part in his 11th cycle challenge this year with family members and colleagues from Scope Project Consulting. What began as a personal fitness challenge for Mr Fryer, has since developed into a fun outing with his wife and three daughters, as well his “second family” at work. Scope Project Consulting is a
RARING TO GO: Pictured are Ben Fryer, Fraser Green, 9, Edie Fryer, 9, and at back Peter Drummond from the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge organising committee preparing for the ride. big supporter of the event, taking out the team challenge for the past two years. “I started the business about eight years ago, and the cycle challenge became important for our team morale, getting everyone together and doing something a bit different,” Mr Fryer said. “It is also an opportunity for the team and business to give back to the community as well. “Then my family was touched by cancer when we lost my mother-
in-law, Christine Ryan, to breast cancer almost two years ago. “So the cycle challenge has evolved over the years to having some real meaning to me and my family.” Organised by the Rotary clubs of Albury North and BellbridgeLake Hume, the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge will start and finish at Ebden Reserve. Rides will be largely based on the High Country Rail Trail and other country roads, including sections of gravel.
At Ebden Reserve, RoadSafe North East will provide a bike skills challenge course, which aims to build bike confidence and competence in primary school aged children. Since 2012, the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge has raised more than $220,000 for the Wellness Centre within the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre. For further information or to register, visit www. lakehumecyclechallenge.com.au.
Keep kids safe in heat WITH temperatures set to remain in the 30s in Wangaratta this week, RACV has issued a timely reminder for parents and carers to ensure children are not left in hot cars. Last year, RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance patrols received 664 calls to help rescue children accidentally locked in vehicles. RACV head of policy James Williams said cabin temperatures could more than double in hotter months, even if a car was parked in the shade. “Tests conducted by RACV have shown that vehicle interiors can reach more than 70 degrees celsius in just minutes when the outside temperature is only 30 degrees celsius,” Mr Williams said. “When you factor in the increased vulnerability that children have to heat, dehydration and heatstroke, being stuck inside a car on a hot day is a very dangerous proposition.” RACV is advising parents and carers to follow these steps to avoid accidentally locking keys in the car with a child inside: wind windows down before putting children in the car, in case the car automatically locks (once you are driving, it is recommended to wind them back up); never give your keys to children to play with; avoid distractions when loading your car; and find an easy way to hold on to your keys such as a lanyard or clip. Considering the dangers that vehicle lock-ins pose to young children, RACV prioritises callouts of this nature as urgent and provides assistance as fast as possible. If your child or baby is locked in a car, call RACV Roadside Assistance (13 11 11). You don’t need to be an RACV member in this situation. If your child is distressed or in need of medical attention, or if you see a child left in a car and are concerned for their health, call emergency services (000) immediately. “It is so easy to get distracted as people are going about their normal daily routine,” Mr Williams said. “If carers can adopt a safe mindset and behaviours, we can hopefully all enjoy a safe summer.”
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Residents left in lurch amid local transport shortfall By CORAL COOKSLEY
ELECTRICITY IRE: Dederang General Store co-owner Ross Packham is calling out AusNet for alleged unreliable scheduling of power outages, causing potential losses at his business. PHOTO: Brodie Everist
Power outage outrage at the Dederang store ACCORDING to Dederang General Store co-owner Ross Packham, a power outage was scheduled for 12-12:30pm on January 18, but instead it cut out at 1:03pm for around 30 seconds. Such inconvenience might not be much for a residential home, but for Mr Packham unexpected outages can mean potential losses. “If someone was using the fuel pump at that precise second they turned it off, the pumps would turn off and we would lose the sale, I wouldn’t know how much they’ve got in their vehicle,” he said. Mr Packham is calling out electricity company AusNet for this unreliable scheduling of power outages, saying instances like these have been occurring for months, where he closes his business for planned outages, only to find they get cancelled or outages occur outside planned times. According to Mr Packham,
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instances include cancelled outages on October 25 and November 16 last year; on January 12 power went out almost 30 mins longer than scheduled, and on January 18 power was lost for three minutes 60 seconds after the power outage was scheduled to end. He and co-owner Craig Cadman understand maintenance works are necessary but are frustrated at the unreliability. “It’s when they say they’re going to do it and it doesn’t occur, or the times are all out, that’s what throws our business schedule because we have to shut just before they schedule to turn it off because we have big equipment. “Up until probably 12 months or 18 months ago their timing was impeccable. “Now you have no confidence
in what time they say and even if it’s going to occur.” Mr Packham said not only can he lose transactions at the petrol pump or eftpos machine; he is also concerned when power returns the resultant power surge could damage his equipment. He also said at times he has called customer service only to find they aren’t aware of the schedule. “I’ve rung and said the power was due to go off at 9 to 9:15 - it’s now 9:20 and it’s not even gone off,” he said. “And they go ‘oh no it’s off until three o’clock’.” According to Mr Packham, on January 12 a power outage was scheduled for 2:30-3pm, but by 2:45pm the power hadn’t turned off, so he called AusNet only to be told there wouldn’t be a power outage. Then at 2:53pm the power was cut for two minutes. “They’re unreliable and untrustworthy,” he said.
An AusNet spokesperson said their analysis shows the general store has been impacted by outages in the past year for planned works, along with some unplanned outages due to faults. “Planned outages are necessary to ensure the network operates safely and efficiently, and were scheduled following routine asset inspections, so we could undertake maintenance and asset replacements, including pole and low voltage fuse replacements,” they said. “All impacted customers received notifications prior to the maintenance work being undertaken. “With planned interruptions our aim is always to start on time, finish as early as possible, and minimise cancellations. “However, our work is weather dependent, and at times this means we cannot perform the planned work if there is inclement weather, or if we are responding to other weatherrelated outages.”
SOME Beechworth residents have been left in dire straits with little access to transport after a Beechworth-based taxi service shut down last week, prompting calls for an expanded transport service in the town. Retired ABC Radio food broadcaster and food writer Barb Lowery, who lives in Beechworth, is dependent on the taxi service to meet her needs. Ms Lowery said an opportunity existed in the town for another taxi service to start up. No longer able to drive, the local resident said she relied on the taxi service for grocery shopping and attending medical appointments, as well as catching up with friends in town. Ms Lowery said a community bus could be an option to help people. “It would be handy to have one that perhaps commences in town and does a small loop around Beechworth which would be really helpful for people to get to the supermarket, shop, or catch up with a friend,” she said. “I have to say to friends when you’re going down town next, would you be good enough to call me and could I come with you but then I still have to get back home”. Ms Lowery said taxis are vital to get to medical appointments and dentists.
Golden Horseshoes Festival is ramping up for Easter By CORAL COOKSLEY BEECHWORTH’S annual Easter event this year is expected to draw thousands from near and far for a weekend of family fun, markets and local flair. The long-time Golden Horseshoes Festival, which has run for around 60 years, is being held over the Easter long weekend from March 29 to April 1. The event will have a delightful blend of family-friendly activities, lively markets, and community-driven events showcasing the best of Beechworth’s modern culture and local charm. Committee president Jim Didolis said the volunteer-run event brings the community together as well as attracting visitors to the town. “The festival is a great economic boost to Beechworth,” he said. The colourful Grand Street Parade held on Saturday will have floats, live music, and local performers creating a fun atmosphere of celebration and entertainment for the crowd. A family carnival held in the Police Paddocks will be a hub of excitement with thrilling rides, games, and entertainment suitable for all ages. The Rotary Market is back again as a festival highlight with an expected 100 stalls.
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■ ECONOMIC RIDE: The Camry Hybrid is a class act. By CHRIS RILEY, Marque Motoring BEFORE discussing the Camry Hybrid, it should be pointed out that you can’t actually buy one right now. With a two-year waiting list due to production delays, Toyota Australia has been forced to “pause” orders for Camry hybrid variants due to extraordinary demand. A new ninth generation Camry was unveiled in the United States in November, so it will be interesting to see how Toyota plays this one. At some point it will have to switch from production of the current model to the new one. Toyota reveals 90 per cent of Camry sales are now the hybrid. This may result in a different specification and/ or different price point at the time of delivery. STYLING Sitting long and low, the current model was face-lifted in early 2021, at which point the hybrid became an option for all four grades. The face-lifted model features stronger front-end styling and enhanced safety features, including Toyota Connected Services. New design wheels ranging from 17- to 19-inch in size were also introduced, SX featuring a black sports finish. Prices for Camry kick off at $30,990 for the 2.5-litre petrol Ascent. The Ascent Hybrid is $2500 more at $33,490. Ascent Sport Hybrid is $36,290, SX Hybrid is $39,190
and SL Hybrid is $46,990 – all before on-road costs. Our test vehicle was the well-equipped, top of the line SX finished in blue mica metallic, which at $46,990 represents excellent value for money. Ascent Sport gains satellite navigation, while the sporty SX scores sports front seats, 19-inch alloys, sports suspension, paddle shifters and leather-accented trim. SL features heated and cooled front seats, power adjustment for the driver and front passenger seat, with memory and power lumbar adjustment for the driver, electric boot opening, autodimming rear-view mirror and a panoramic sunroof. There’s also adaptive cruise control, auto high beam, LED daytime lights, auto lights and wipers, and front and rear parking sensors. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The 160kW 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain is now offered across the range and accounts for 90 per cent of sales. The hybrid system employs a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine that works in seamless combination with a pair of electric motor generators. Torque is rated as 221Nm which is oddly slightly less than the figure provided for the petrol engine on its own. Petrol Ascent has a conventional eight-speed conventional auto, while the hybrid is equipped with
a CVT-style continuously variable automatic. SAFETY Camry receives a five-star safety rating but that rating which dates back to 2017 is due to expire in December this year. Dual frontal, side chest, side head-protecting (curtain) and driver knee airbags are standard. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and daylight cyclist detection and a lane keep assist (LKA) system with lane departure warning (LDW), plus Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also standard. The Toyota Safety Sense suite of safety systems has been enhanced with the addition of road sign assist, emergency steering assist, lane trace assist and intersection turn assist on every model. Connected services can automatically call a 24/7 Toyota Emergency Call Centre and relay the location of the vehicle in the event of a collision that requires intervention, or if an airbag deploys. DRIVING The combination of the petrol engine and two motor generators delivers seamless, linear power delivery through an electronic continuously variable transmission. There are Eco, Normal and Sport modes, while manual sequential shifting is provided via the shift lever or through paddle shifters on the premium SL and sports SX models.
The hybrid system requires no user intervention. It works just like a conventional car and does not require charging from a power outlet compared with an EV or plug-in hybrid. It is a self-charging system that draws power from the brakes, when the car is travelling downhill or in stopstart city driving. It’s a well-proven system that delivers significantly less fuel consumption. With a 50-litre fuel tank, fuel use for the SL is a claimed 4.5L/100km and it takes premium 95 unleaded, but is E10 compatible. We were punching out a consistent 5.2L/100km on a 2100km return trip between Sydney and Brisbane. To put this in perspective the petrol model uses 6.8L/100km -- which is also a very good figure. Out on the highway Camry hybrid is almost silent, with the dash showing an EV symbol occasionally as it seamlessly cuts in and out, supporting or being charged by the petrol engine. Most of the background noise comes from the 235/45 profile Bridgestone Turanza tyres, which says something about the refinement of the hybrid package. Alas you can’t get a V6 anymore and to be frank we miss the punch of a six, but you’re not buying the Hybrid for its performance -- you’re buying it for economy. Sport mode helps . . . a little. Camry is generally an easy
AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE CAMRY ASCENT: $34,320 CAMRY ASCENT HYBRID: $36,820 CAMRY ASCENT SPORT HYBRID: $39,620 CAMRY SX HYBRID: $43,020 CAMRY SL HYBRID: $50,320 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices. relaxing car to drive, with light steering and surprisingly little tug from the lane assist system, but plenty of annoying chimes. It goes where you point it and stops, rather abruptly in fact if you hit the brakes too firmly. The ride can be harsh at times depending on the road surface, but it’s not a deal breaker. SUMMING UP The fact there is a two-year waiting list and that Toyota had been forced to cancel further orders for Camry
Hybrid speaks bucket loads. Despite the demise of the Falcon and Commodore, it proves there’s still room for traditional family sedans, and it shows this must be a good one. We think so. RATINGS: Looks: ...................................7.5 Performance:......................... 7 Safety:......................................8 Thirst: .......................................8 Practicality: ..........................7.5 Comfort: ...............................7.5 Tech:......................................7.5 Value: .......................................8 Overall: ................................. 7.6
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Community Engagement Opportunities To have your say on the following policies please visit Connect Wangaratta www.connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au or visit our website.
Recreation & Open Space Strategy Recreation plays a part in our lives, whether it’s organised sport or walking a pet. As part of Council’s commitment to ensuring everyone can be active and connected through sport and recreation, we’ve developed a Draft Recreation and Open Space Strategy (2024-2033), and we’d love your feedback. Submissions close 15 February 2024.
Shop Local Survey Your shopping experience in Wangaratta matters to us, and we’re looking to make it even better! We’ve put together a quick survey to gather your thoughts and preferences on shopping hours, seasonal promotions, and more. Whether you love late-night shopping or put an alarm on for big sale days, this is your chance to share your views and influence shopping in Wangaratta. You can take the survey by searching “Shop Local” on our website. It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback can make a big difference!
Expressions of Interest – Audit and Risk Committee Member
Outdoor Ball
Wangaratta Rural City Council is seeking expressions of interest for the appointment of an independent member for its Audit & Risk Committee for a 3-year term commencing in March 2024, with an option to extend for a further term. Applicants are required to confirm a relevant degree qualification and demonstrate their experience in the fields of finance, risk, audit, and public sector management. For more information, please search ‘Expression of interest – Audit and Risk’ in our websites search bar.
Free. Shake your hips to the rhythmic beats of the Latin band Vatos Locos set in the breathtaking Merriwa Park. Enjoy food and drinks from our onsite vendors and create a keepsake at our photo booth. This is a smoke and vape free event, strictly no glass or BYO alcohol. Service animals only
Saturday 17 February, 6pm-10pm
Banking Safely Online Free Education Session
Applications close on 23 February 2024.
Bendigo Bank in collaboration with the Rural City of Wangaratta, is offering a free education session designed to educate individuals on the importance of digital security and how to recognise and prevent scams and fraud. The free 30-minute session delivered by experienced local Bendigo Bank staff, will take place at the Wangaratta Library on Wednesday 28 February at 10am. For bookings call 5722 0749 or email recreation@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Planning Applications Application No PlnApp23/208 Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre
Invest Wangaratta: Business Network Event 2024 Thursday 22 February, 6pm – 9pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre Join us for an evening of networking and learning, tailored for the business community of Wangaratta, featuring keynote speaker Simon Kuestenmacher. Designed specifically for local entrepreneurs, business owners, and those aspiring to dive into the business world. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights, network, and grow your business acumen. For more information and to book your tickets visit the Events page on the Invest Wangaratta website.
Companion Animal Desexing Program This program provides low-cost desexing for those in our community who hold a pension, concession, or health care and low-income card. The scheme will also encourage responsible pet ownership by ensuring animals are microchipped and registered free of charge at the same time. Available now, until 31 July 2024, or until the funding is exhausted. For full terms and conditions and instructions on how to participate in the program please visit Council’s website or Customer Service desk.
Location
53 Worland Road Wangaratta
Proposal
Use and development of the land for a childcare centre, display of signage and 3-lot subdivision.
These applications can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888. Council will not decide these applications before 20th February 2024
Positions vacant
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Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre Technical Feasibility Report Community Energy Upgrade Fund Tender closes at 2pm Friday 9 February 2024.
Aquatic Education Instructor Cemetery Administration Support Officer Safety & Wellbeing Advisor Accountant Customer Experience Officer Community Care Worker Domestic Care Worker
closing 12/02/2024 12/02/2024 12/02/2024 19/02/2024 19/02/2024 25/03/2024 25/03/2024
For further information on these positions please visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers.
Further details may be obtained by visiting Council’s website.
Contact your Councillors
Dean Rees
Harvey Benton
Ashlee Fitzpatrick
David Fuller
Irene Grant
Harry Bussell
Jack Herry
Mayor 0429 623 141
Deputy Mayor 0429 542 928
City Ward 0448 384 600
City Ward 0429 545 907
Warby Ward 0428 189 249
South Ward 0429 475 863
City Ward 0400 669 615
d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Council Contact Details 03 5722 0888 council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Wangaratta Government Centre Cnr Ford & Ovens Streets Wangaratta 3677 PO Box 238, Wangaratta, VIC 3676. Open - Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm Closed - Public Holidays
j.herry@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Financial Members of the Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch Inc will be held in the 2/24th Inf Bn Function Room on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 commencing at 5pm. Nominations for President, Vice President and three Committee positions will open on Friday, March 1, 2024 and close at 4pm on Friday, March 8, 2024. Nomination forms and position details can be obtained from the Secretary. Email: secretary@wangarattarsl.org.au
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PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs, commercial, industrial renovations. Phone Julian 0412 597 482.
Please refer to our website for more information. Applications are to be forwarded to: The Principal, Mr Nick Jones at: principal@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au by 5.00pm Wednesday, February 14.
TILING, wall/floor, bathrooms, renovations. Phone Claude 0435 945 513.
Cathedral College Wangaratta is a Child Safe School and an Equal Opportunity Employer
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requirements and our Diversity and Inclusion commitments.
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Municipal Stormwater Strategy Lump Sum Contract
The College seeks applications from suitably experienced persons for the following positions:
DOG TRAINER, Frank Vickers, behavioural solutions, 0418 314 610.
Request for Tender
Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the development of a Municipal Stormwater Strategy.
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Wangaratta Urology ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
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Borinya is a specialist school setting inspired by the Catholic story, that offers young people in years 7-12, an opportunity to re-engage with their education. An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled finance and HR professional to join our team in 2024. For further details on how to apply and position description please visit our website: https://borinya.catholic.edu.au/news/#jobs or email ksaunders@borinya.catholic.edu.au Applications close on Sunday, February 25, 2024
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is seeking Expressions of Interest for the appointment of an Independent Member for its Audit & Risk Committee. The committee supports Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and assurance activities including internal and external audit and compliance with its policies and legal obligations. It performs its role by monitoring, reviewing, endorsing, and advising Council on matters set out in its charter. The committee meets 5 times per year and comprises 6 members. 4 independent members and 2 councillors. An allowance is provided per meeting. Council is seeking to appoint an independent member to the committee for a 3-year term commencing in March 2024, with an option to extend for a further term. Applicants must confirm a relevant degree qualification and demonstrate their experience in finance, risk, audit, public sector management or experience on other audit committees. An information pack including the role description, eligibility requirements and selection criteria and an EOI form is available to assist prospective applicants. They can be downloaded at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Expressions of interest must include the following: D FRYHU OHWWHU D VXEPLVVLRQ DGGUHVVLQJ WKH HOLJLELOLW\ requirements and selection criteria UHVXPH WZR SURIHVVLRQDO UHIHUHHV ZLWK WKHLU FRQWDFW GHWDLOV Further details on how to submit your expression of interest are provided in the information pack. Applications close on 23 February 2024.
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Dynamic Enrolled Nurse wanted to join our Urology team commencing February on a Part-Time basis approximately 15 hours per week over 2 days. Some flexibility with hours and days available, on job training provided. Remuneration commensurate with award/experience. For further information contact Nicki on 5757 6300 or reception@wangurology.com.au. CVs to reception@wangurology.com.au
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SHEPPARD (nee Renkin), Reta Elizabeth. 19/12/1942 - 6/2/2024 Aged 81 years. Devoted wife of Brian for 48 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Ellen, Martine and Allan. Proud Grandma of Isabelle, Lillian, Casey, Mike and Evie. Forever in our Hearts.
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Veronica Agnes. 12/6/1967 – 5/2/2024 Suddenly passed surrounded by loving family. Loved wife of Richie. Loving mother of Rebecca and Max, and Lachlan and Kelisha. Loved daughter of Mick (dec) and Rosalie. Loving sister of Margaret, Libby and Chris Dowling, Kathleen and John Mummery, Vincent and Annette, Patricia Gooch, Michelle and Zen McCarty, Joseph and Marni, Loretta and Colin Bennett, Geraldine and Pat Colombo, Bernadette, Robby and Betty. Loved Aunt and Great-Aunt to many. <RXU VLOHQW VXৼHULQJ LV RYHU 5HVW LQ SHDFH Requiem Mass for Veronica Agnes Williams will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Robertson Street, Nathalia on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11am.
WILLIAMS (McKenzie), Veronica. Our sister, our aunt, our friend. Thanks for a lifetime of fun and memories to cherish forever. Sympathy and love to Ritchie, Bec and Max, Lachy and Kelisha. ~ Love always, Annette and Vincent, Michael and Meg, Ellenor and George.
FITZGERALD, Alison. Loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother to George, Rosemary, Daniel, Christopher, Kerry and partners. Great-grandmother to Tyson, Paige, Huntah, Beau and Eden. Forever in our hearts. SALMON, Robert Graham. 21/12/1951 - 5/2/2024 Much loved father. Please see North East Funerals website for Funeral Service details.
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WOHLERS, John Barclay. 16/12/1935 – 6/2/2024 Passed away peacefully. The loved and loving husband of Jean. Much loved father and father-in-law of John and Sally and Jodi and Mike. Poppy to Johnnie, Keira, Connor and Chloe. Son of John (dec) and Lillian (dec). Brother of Margaret and Patricia. Constantly Loved. Forever Remembered.
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AND NOW IT’S GONE THE Green Street bridge, as Wangaratta has known it for decades, is no more. The bridge structure was successfully removed on Monday, as part of the Inland Rail works that we see a new structure developed over coming months. Full story page 3
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ALPINE Truss, one of Wangaratta’s three largest employers, has sold to national Independent Hardware Group (IHG), with the business changing hands on March 1. George Prothero, who will remain in his role as
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A HAPPY TEAM: The Brocklesby based vendors Regan Lejoi (left), Ryan Ballentine and Simon Ballentine were happy with their higher than expected returns at Wangaratta’s Blue Ribbon Weaner steers sale.
THE Albury rail line will be closed between 3am and 9pm on Monday, February 5 to accommodate the removal of the Green Street bridge and works around the railway station. Station works include installing drainage along a 200m section of track, removal of the unused “dive” platform, and approved vegetation removal. Cranes will be used to remove the Green Street bridge deck and pier, which will then be demolished and removed off site. Due to the track possession, coaches will replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Albury on Monday. Coaches will depart stations up to seven minutes earlier than usual train times. V/Line advises passengers to allow an additional 60 minutes for their journey.
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PRICES BOUNCE BACK TO AROUND $4/KG MARK AT STEERS SALE
of nearly $4.40/kg for one of his bzimmermann@ pens of 30 head at an average nemedia.com.au weight of 314kg. “We were more than happy A TIMELY jump in prices has with it,” Mr Ballentine said. buoyed plenty of local vendors While also experiencing a at the first of the Wangaratta pleasant harvest with their Blue Ribbon Weaner Sales. wheat and canola crop, Mr BalThe first of two sales this lentine said the summer rain week was held on Wednesday should set them up nicely for morning at the Wangaratta Livethe next season, even with drier stock Exchange with a terrific forecasts predicted for Februyarding of some 4800 head of ary. the region’s finest bred steers. “We’ve had more feed than we With prices expected to imthought we would have had and prove on the returns from the we can’t complain, we’ve had a early January feature weaner pretty good harvest as well in sales at the livestock exchange, this area, it was pretty good and previously hesitant sellers were we got a good finish,” he said. jumping in late to have their “We’ve got a bit of a buffer runs drafted. lying around, a bit of lucerne Corcoran Parker livestock country benefited from this agent Justin Keane said confi- KEEN FOR A LOOK: Brothers Gary and summer rain so it gets up and Wayne Houston were looking dence in the industry continues to buy some steers to grow out at Wednesday’s going a bit. sale. to be taking a turn for the better, “We’ve had about 70-80mm PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling with Wednesday’s sale following on our bit of Condoblin propsouthern Queensland and the lentine said he was considerthose trends. erty over the last fortnight so it’s northern New South Wales reing holding off on selling at the “The whole industry is chang- gions. got good cover on it and obvitraditional late January sale, but ing; livestock as a whole is startously lightening the load with a One of the sales feature sell- a rise of nearly $2.00/kg accord- few ing to grow in value a bit and I steers, I think we’ll be right ers was Simon Ballentine out of ing to the Eastern Young Catthink the sale was a pretty good going forward.” Brockelsby, who brought along tle Indicator over the past two result,” he said. Mr Keane said while the local 170 head of Mooganillah Angus months brought a late change in “Those cattle from the ear- steers season was looking promising, ranging from 260-360kg his mind. lier part of the year would have the impact around northern inin weight. “The market has been stead- terests probably been $200-300/head and their feed stock will Mr Ballentine, at the sale with ily rising since about early Janu- be dearer today. the main impact in keeping son and sixth-generation farmary sale,” he said. “Confidence is the main er prices solid. Ryan and Canadian harvest “We did have to toss up eardriver of this industry and with “I think everyone has enough worker Reagan Lejoi, said they lier on whether we run them this season in the north, they’re feed or a driver of feed around have experienced a very good in the sale or keep them on pretty keen to get some stock them, the driver of the season season out of both their Brockourselves and turn them into and accommodate all the grass is in northern New South Wales lesby and Condobolin properfeeder steers, but since the job that’s coming. and Queensland where a wet ties. has lifted over the last month “Our North East vendors summer creates a big feed year,” “We had a good late end to the or so we thought we would give he said. should be proud; it was a very season and they weaned really them a run here today and it good run of cattle.” Another run of around 3000 well, put a few more kilos on worked out.” There was a wide-range of them head of top-of-the-range locally and they look pretty good, Mr Ballentine was hoping to bred buyers attending the sale, with heifers are going under they present well,” he said. break the $4.00/kg barrier with four main commission buysale on Friday morning at 9am, Looking through market his run at the sale, which he to ers making the trip down from round out Wangaratta’s Blue trends late last year, Mr Baldid handily, reaching heights Ribbon Feature W S l
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Plea offer is in play for alleged concrete fraudster
DEFENCE lawyers have offered to resolve charges against a man alleged to have quoted and received more than $120,000 from North East victims for concreting jobs he never commenced. Appearing remotely from custody at Marngoneet Correctional Centre on Thursday, the accused, in his late 40s, sat quietly as defence counsel Georgia Kaye-Helmot told Wangaratta Magistrates Court a plea offer had been made earlier in the week. She said discussions were ongoing to settle on the specific values of alleged fraudulent dealings between the accused and customers in the Benalla, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Wodonga
areas between July 2022 and January 2023. The accused is alleged to have failed to commence or complete concreting jobs for at least 15 victims. Crown prosecutor AnneMarie Stephanides sought an adjournment for the matter
to allow further discussions to take place, acknowledging Thursday’s hearing was the seventh time the charges had appeared for a committal mention. Ms Kaye-Helmot sought a bail hearing for her client, who has been on remand since being charged early last year, which is set to be heard later this month. The matter will then return for a further committal mention on March 7.
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JUBILEE GOLF CLUB WEDNESDAY, February 7 18 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Glen O’Connell 36. B Grade Winner: Brian Luxford 38. C Grade Winner: Terry Docherty 38. Ball Winners: Trevor Nippress (2) 37, John Fitzgerald 37, Ian Mills 36, Pat Ernst 35, Robert Hancock 35, Steve Fisher 35, Nigel Cooper on a countback from Eon Scott and John Porter 34. NT: 4th Joe Marjanovic, 8th Andrew Walker, 13th Glen O’Connell, 17th Pat Ernst. Monday, February 5 Stableford A Grade Winner: Ian Dinsdale 38. B Grade Winner: Laurie Miller 38. C Grade Winner: Bernie Grealy 39. Ball Winners: Roger Henderson 37, Bill O’Brien 37, Ian Mills 36, Alan Sands 36, Chris Norris 36, Gerard O’Brien 36. NTP: 4th Joe Marjanovic, 8th Pat Ernst, 13th Alex Gibbs, 17th Alan Sands. Thursday, February 1 Ladies 18 Hole Competition Winner: Di Murphy 35. Ball Winners: Ange Mitchell 2 balls 30, Janet Wraith 29 on a countback from Linda Stone and Liz Collihole. NTP: 4th Lee Freeland, 8th Lee Freeland, 17th Di Murphy.
WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WGC Competitions: Week ending February 4 Tuesday, January 30 Women’s 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Helen Tate 20 Points, Runner Up: Jan Hill 18 Points. Ball Winners: Jenny Kerr, Glenda Dodson, Julie McInnes. NTP: 9th Jill Halbwidl. Wednesday, January 31 Men’s Competition 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Glenn Seymour 38 Points. Runner Up: Trevor Clark 37 Points. Ball Winners: Matt Nicolosi, Trevor Trimble, Dean Campagna, Glenn Burns. NTP: 4th Dean Campagna, 7th Michael Webster, 9th Lachy Moore, 11th Neville McCormick, 16th Glen Seymour. 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Keith Fleet 20 Points. Runner Up: Peter King 18 Points. Thursday, February 1 Women’s 9 hole Stableford Winner: Maggie Ray 19 C/B Points. Runner Up: Lorraine Adams 19 C/B Points. Ball Winners: Sue McCall, Jenny Kerr, Jan Hill. Friday, February 2 Twilight 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Graeme Beale 20 Points. Runner Up: Jason McCoy 17 Points. Saturday, February 3 Men’s Competition 18 Hole Stroke, Monthly Medal A Grade Winner: Ian Rundell 65 Nett. A Grade Runner Up: Matthew Robinson 66 Nett. B Grade Winner: Paul Oats 63 Nett. B Grade Runner Up: Sam Antonacci 68 C/B Nett. Ball Winners: John Southwell, Dale Carmody, Rod Moyle, Trevor Cooper, Cam Nottle, Michael Webster, Jarred Clark, David O’Brien, Kurt Schubert, Nick Jones,Brannan Duffy, Denis Hill, Bob Murray, Craig Macklan, Glenn Burns, Stephen Smith, Mitch Solimo, David Woodstock, Luke O’Brien, Arnold Sparks, Matt Fischer, Andy Raison, Gary Walder. NTP: 4th Jason McCoy, 7th Ross Anderson, 9th Marty Anania, 11th Steve Bismire, NTP 13th Arnold Sparks, 16th Doug White.
PUTTING: Jan Hill lines up the shot. Secret Six: Craig Macklan. Raffle Winner: Chris Martens. Sunday, February 4 Medley Stableford 18 Hole Winner: Brannan Duffy 39 Points.
TARRA GOLF CLUB TARRAWINGEE Golf Club results Saturday, February 3 The members played for the Monthly Medal which was won by Leo McCoy nett 72. The daily winner was Mark Nolan 81-12-69, runner up was Ken Miller nett71. Nearest the pin 2nd Manny Tanirau, 8th Pete Nolan. Ladies: Lucia DaPos 106-31-75. Runner up Carol O’Sullivan. Nearest the pin 8th Hollywood’s award Lucia Dapos. Golf to be played on Saturday, February 10 will be decided on the day, all members welcome. Hit off times will be 8.30am for a 9.00am start. Members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf club, the joining fee is $100 - the contact number is 0428 122 590 or by contacting a member of the club. Tarra Ladies The Tarrawingee Ladies Summer Programme this week saw the ladies play another nine hole stableford round.
PHOTO: Kurt Hickling In very delightful conditions after the heavy rain Audrey Bradfield turned out to be the eventual winner. The summer programme will continue on until the cooler weather prevails.
WANG CROQUET Results for Monday, February 5th are as follows: Lauren Kazenwadel and Janet Kelly d Elise Downes and Margaret Bennett 7/5, Maureen O’Keefe and Nathan Reynolds d Gavan Kelly and Cheryle Beckley 7/2, Terry Wilson d Christine Ireland 7/2. On Wednesday morning several members enjoyed playing in the cooler conditions. This weekend, Andy Barbero is playing in the Australian Croquet Association Presidents Eights competition in Melbourne. The Presidents Eights is a Golf Croquet Singles Tournament for players who have a World Ranking. Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 9am and Wednesday at 6pm. Visitors are welcome to come down and enjoy some games with our members. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done - late arrivals will be included in the next game.
The club is located at 46 Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta. For further information please contact president Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009 or secretary Terry Wilson on 0417 326 739.
WARBY WALKERS SUNDAY, February 4. Dickson Falls and The Back Wall, Mount Buffalo. Last Sunday, eighteen willing walkers who weren’t put off by the forecast of 30 degrees on top of Mount Buffalo, decided to hike to the Back Wall and Dickson’s Falls. We welcomed an astonishing six new casual walkers. After driving up the mountain and parking at the Cresta Valley car park, we crossed the main road to begin the hike. A couple of hundred metres on and the track junction for Dickson’s Falls and the Back Wall was reached. At about 2km into the walk, morning tea was taken in a slightly sheltered area out of the sun. Summer rain had enabled flowers to bloom, with the usual yellow and purple ones being in abundance. Some landmarks passed, but not noted at the time, included the Giants Playground and Stonehenge. As we got closer to the edge of the
national park, a little more of our hike was over large granite rocks which are a feature of Mount Buffalo. The mountain’s amazing rock formations are a result of wind, water and ice eroding them over time. After about two hours we reached our destination, the Back Wall, which made an ideal lunch spot. This point overlooks the southern edge of the national park and features a sheer drop which would test anyone with acrophobia. Apparently Aboriginal people used to feast on protein-rich Bogong Moths here at Mount Buffalo. After roasting them in strips of bark they ate the bodies or ground them into a paste - that’s enough to get any appetite going. Once a leisurely lunch was completed, and the customary group photo opportunity taken, it was time to retrace our steps. The walk back began with a constant and steady climb over one kilometre and rose about 110 metres during this time. Earlier we had clearly walked this as a descent. The warmer temperature of the day certainly made all of this appear to be much harder than it probably was. Arriving back at the junction for the falls, a quick vote was initiated, and it was unanimously decided that we would leave the falls part of the walk for another day. We returned to the cars to commence consuming a rewarding afternoon tea supplied by an absent Pat on this occasion. The day’s hike was 10.1km completed in four hours and fifty minutes. Coming Events Sunday, February 18 - in and around Yackandandah. Marita: 0427 521 122. We’re starting in the township of Yackandandah and meandering along wide clear paths in the shade of trees, into the surrounding bushland. It’s a ‘there and back’ walk, so it can be as long or short as we want to make it, depending on the type of day we get weather wise. Thursday, February 22 - Ovens River Walk, Wangaratta. Andy: 0439 209 749. An easy loop walk of approx 8km along the Bullawah Trail from Mullinmur Billabong into the CBD, and then alongside the King River, and back along the One Mile Creek Pathway. Most of this walk will use established waterway paths in the City of Wangaratta.
PICKLEBALL Round 12 Section: 1 Bryan Wilson 60 – 46, Trish Phyland 55 – 51, Russel O’Brien 50 – 56, Steve Johnston 47 – 59. Section: 2 Geoff Allen 60 – 36, Sue Simsen 48 – 42, Tracy Loyst 42 – 51, Teague Jenkin 38 – 57. Section: 3 Graeme Cripps 59 – 42, Tim Dickinson 53 – 48, Chris Jamieson 49 – 52, Andrew Howse 41 – 60. Section: 4 Molly Booth 60 – 56, Michael Reid 58 – 58, Scott Bell 57 – 58, Ken Gaudion 57 – 59. Section: 5 Jane Wachter 60 – 29, Judith Pollard 47 – 42, Georgia McGuffie 37 – 52, Nancy Reid 34 – 55. Section: 6 Erin Matthews 58 – 43, Jennifer Reid 52 – 49, Donna Westcott 51 – 50, Diaz 41 – 6.
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Canning leads the pack at Tarrawingee BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au
MADDIE Canning is Tarrawingee’s new A grade coach. The dynamic defender takes the reins from Jackie Everitt and Kelly Jackson and, with a wealth of experience in the game, is sure to help elevate the Bulldogs. Canning said the time was right to take over the top role and help lead her side hopefully to a flag. “I coached A grade for one year over 10 years ago, but played at the club for over 10 years in A grade,” she said. “I decided that this would be a good opportunity to take the reins over from Jackie (Everitt) and Kelly (Jackson). “They left it in great stead so I’m very lucky to have the opportunity to coach such a great group of girls. “Their leadership and the way they bring people together is impeccable, so I feel very lucky to have had them as a coach and learn from both of them over the journey. “It’s something I haven’t thought about in the most recent years with three young kids, but the timing seems right.” The Bulldogs have consistently been finals contenders, but have been unlucky not to feature in an A grade grand final since their 2014 flag. Perennial grand finalists Greta and Milawa loom as Tarrawingee’s biggest opposition once again this season, but Canning firmly believes the red, white and blue has what it takes to win the flag. “We’ve been able to keep nearly
TOP DOG: Maddie Canning will lead the A grade Bulldogs through the 2024 O&K netball season. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling the whole A grade side,” she said. “We’ve lost Paige Warner to pregnancy but we’ve been able to pick up Mollie Shanley from Rovers, so she’ll be a great injection of youth and natural athleticism, she’s going to be a great asset to the team. “The last couple of years we’ve gone to the prelim every year, it’s gone into overtime and lost by a goal, or whatever the outcome is. “We’ve always been there about, and I believe we as a group strongly
believe we are capable of doing great things.” Joining Canning in the coaching ranks at the Kennel will be Sharyn Ackerly and Amy Mountney (B grade), Lynda Griffin and Em Te Tai (B reserve), Tif Clare and Sophie Archer (C grade), and Coll Nolan (15 and under). “Right now we’re in pre-season, we’re training as a whole squad with seniors and juniors, and it’s just so nice to see the juniors and
how much talent they’ve got,” Canning said. “I went down to a couple of tryouts for the juniors, and the depth there is just incredible too. “We just want to hone them in and keep them around Tarrawingee, because it’s looking really positive across all grades.” Tarrawingee’s 2024 Ovens and King season begins on Easter Saturday, March 30, with an away game at Bright.
COUNTRY WEEK TENNIS IS HERE By NATHAN DE VRIES NEXT week will be a challenging time for some of our region’s best tennis players, with members from the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Croquet and Pickleball Club ready to play in Country Week. The week-long tennis tournament is an annual staple of the Tennis Victoria calendar, boasting over 1300 players taking to around 100 grass courts for a high standard of competitive and fun tennis. Hosted this year in Albury-Wodonga, WLTCP president and Country Week player Barry Sullivan said the event was an annual highlight for many country tennis players. “Many of us in Wangaratta have been going for up to 30 years, it’s an event which everybody looks forward to on their calendar,” he said. “It’s normally in Swan Hill, or Shepparton, or Yarrawonga or Albury-Wodonga, it rotates around different areas every year. “It’s a social event as well, it’s catching up with mates and playing good standard tennis on high quality courts and testing yourself at the same time, and catching up with people you’ve played against over a number of years as well - it becomes a bit of a reunion after a while. “I think it’s formally recognised as the biggest grass court tournament in the world, it’s quite significant.” WLTCP will be well represented among the best in country Victoria, with teams
in the top Open division, as well as the 11 other sections. Teams at Country Week take on their opponents in doubles matches, with each pair taking on the stronger and weaker duo of their opposition, with the most sets and games won determining the winning team. Such is the dedication of local entrants, most will be staying in Albury to remain close to the event - the fact there is a rich social calendar of events following each day’s play is a bonus. The event is a true test of endurance to play high-quality tennis for five days straight, but WLTCP players had a history of strong showings over the years. “We’ve been quite successful over the years – various teams have won on multiple occasions, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we’ve had more than 20 wins over the years in various grades,” Sullivan said. “We’ve got some representation in a team that’s in the Open or division one, there’s one in section six and there’s one in section 10. “Many of us are getting to the veterans stage of our career, so it really becomes an endurance test to keep fronting up every day for five days, sometimes playing three matches in a day. “If you can get through physically OK, we’ve certainly got some players who have got the grass skills to be able to go deep into finals.” Country Week runs from Monday, February 11 to Friday, February 16.
Local businessman Brett Anderson joins OMFNL board WANGARATTA businessman Brett Anderson has been elected to the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League board. Mr Anderson, who owns the Wangaratta APCO, fills a casual vacancy left by Ken Jasper who recently announced his retirement from the OMFNL Board. Mr Jasper advised the board of his decision at the meeting in January after just over 11 years service. In acknowledgement of his long-standing contribution to the league, he was awarded Life Membership at last September’s Morris & Wilson Medal presentation evening. Mr Anderson comes to the role well-known to the region, having been a business owner in the Wangaratta community for over a decade. He is also a Life Member at the Doutta Stars in the Essendon & District Football League, having served in both junior and senior president roles over a ten-year period. OMFNL chairman David Sinclair said the board extended its sincere thanks to Mr Jasper for his dedication to the league. “His energy and experience, particularly in situations that required the league to liaise with local council and government, will be sorely missed,” Mr Sinclair said. “At the same time, we are excited by Brett’s appointment, and look forward to him applying his impressive business and community sports background at league level as the season progresses.” Mr Anderson said he was looking forward to being involved at board level. “I have closely followed the League over the years as a sponsor of both Wangaratta O&M clubs, and through family members who participate in the competition,” he said. “I am eager to see what I can contribute to the league’s legacy through leadership and community-building skills I have gained from previous business and volunteer work.“
WE WANT YOUR NEWS COUNTRY WEEK BOUND: Mark Brown is one of the local tennis players competing in Country Week in Albury Wodonga. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
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PREVIEWS: Saturday, February 10
WDCA name 14-player Country Week squad THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association has unveiled the playing squad for next week’s Melbourne Country Week cricket carnival. A group of 14 of some of the best players from across the region have been selected to represent the WDCA against some of the top country cricket associations in the state, with matches running from Monday, February 12 to the finals on Friday, February 16. The WDCA will contest the Provincial division, the top level of Country Week, for the first time since 1978, up against cricket associations such as Bendigo, Sale Maffra, Mornington and Geelong. “It’s a pretty inexperienced side, but I think they will have a real crack,” WDCA president Justin Kelly said. “They have some real in-form players who will do the WDCA proud.” Rovers United Bruck skipper Paddy McNamara will lead the side, with four other Hawks selected alongside him. Cricketers from City Colts (five players), Ovens Valley United (three players) and Benalla Bushrangers (one player) will round out the 14man squad. The WDCA takes on Bendigo DCA at Greenvale in Melbourne’s north-west in their opening match of Country Week on Monday. COUNTRY WEEK SQUAD Bailey Dale (Rovers United Bruck) Josh Nanson (City Colts) Paddy McNamara (C) (Rovers United Bruck) Josh O’Donohue (Rovers United Bruck) Dylan Bursill (Ovens Valley United) Gurjot Gosal (Ovens Valley United) Cooper Thomason (Ovens Valley United) Kent Braden (City Colts) Josh Ansell (Rovers United Bruck) Sunny Chohan (Benalla Bushrangers) Jacob Beattie (Rovers United Bruck) Tyler Nanson (City Colts) Mitch Giggins (City Colts) Isaac Willett (City Colts)
A top four fight CASH IN: Brenton Surrey and his Beechworth side will be vying for 175 to win against City Colts at Baarmutha Park tomorrow. PHOTO: Janet Watt
A PLACE in the top four heading into the final month of the season could be on the line at Beechworth tomorrow. Third-placed City Colts set a target of 175 for victory for the fourth-placed Wanderers last week, who will be resuming at 1/2 with Kayde Surrey succumbing on the final ball of the day. As Wangaratta Magpies look set for a points boosting win over Ovens Valley, the loser at Baarmutha Park tomorrow will most likely see themselves on the outside looking in for a semi-finals berth. Beechworth captain Brenton Surrey said the match was poised
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in the balance despite Kayde’s late dismissal, with a pleasing performance in the field throughout hot conditions last week. “We battled on, they batted pretty well, we bowled ok; and the scores reflect the game well at this stage,” he said. “We took a couple of good catches and we stuck at it with the ball. “They were probably a bit disappointed their bottom four didn’t get an extra 30 or 40 runs,
but that’s the case most weeks, you’re always after that little bit extra.” Despite the loss of Kayde, the Wanderers still boast three of the top seven run-scorers this season in their pavilion, with Brenton a class above the rest at a season average of 53. Kent Braden’s final over of spin with the new ball proved to be a difference maker last week, and he will look to be a key factor along with off-spinning partner Matt Lister and Tyler Nanson, who will be expected to bear a heavy load for the pace attack. Cam Fendyk and Clancy Ellett
will be restarting the innings tomorrow, as they along with Surrey hold the key to a successful run chase, with middle order runs hard to come by this season. Surrey said he will continue to back his young side through the middle order to play a positive brand of cricket as his team search for their first home win this season in five tries. “You’ve got to keep putting them in there; they’re only going to get better with experience,” he said. “We’ll play a positive brand of cricket and definitely look to score and try and get the basics right and hopefully that’s enough.”
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“We’ve got a few good opposition teams coming up in the next few weeks in Beechworth and Yarrawonga. “We can’t take anyone lightly, we know everyone on their day can take a win, but we’re backing ourselves in “It’s very tight, we know that it’s going to come down to every little point in the last games, so we can’t let off at any stage. “I’m sure they’re not going to make it an easy 26 (runs to get), so we’ve got to be ready to go from ball one.”
Ovens Valley United captain Dylan Bursill said his side would focus on what they could control with the match all but lost to them. “We knew it wasn’t going to be easy – they were on, we were a little bit off, and you can’t be off your game any week in this competition,” he said. “It would be an absolute miracle if we were to win, we’ve just got to keep getting wickets and restrict them. “We’ll just get wickets and possibly have another hit, try and rectify a bit of our batting, switch up the order
a bit if we can bowl them out. “Otherwise, it’s going to be a long day.” Wangaratta Magpies will resume at 2/64, with Davies (5*) and Fraser Ellis (9*) at the crease. In other A grade matches, Yarrawonga Mulwala is on 11 without loss chasing Rovers United Bruck’s 108, Beechworth Wanderers need another 174 runs with nine wickets in hand for victory over City Colts, while Benalla Bushrangers will begin their run chase against Delatite, needing 190 to win.
LEADING THE CHARGE: Jack Davies will resume on five not out with the Magpies needing just 26 runs for victory. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
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Summer swimming season set to end with a splash this weekend
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
THE regional long course swimming season is set to come to an epic conclusion this weekend with one of the biggest regional championships in decades. Almost 340 swimmers are expected to march their way down to the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre outdoor pool for the Ovens and Murray Swimming Championships, attracting the best swimmers in the region for the weekendlong event. Ovens and Murray District Swimming Association president Brendon Shiels said the meet is expected to be the region’s biggest championships in 20 years. “When I saw the number of entries I had to ring someone up to make sure it was real,” he said. “In comparison, we had 154 swimmers compete in 2019. “The Albury Swimming Club has been a victim of its success, anyone who joins the Albury club, who is our biggest club; all have to compete in this event, so I think that’s what’s driving the numbers.”
TIME TO DIVE: Logan Pace, Nina Fortaliza, Maddie Craven, Alice Colson and Ingrid Bretting will be some of the near 340 swimmers to hit the water across the weekend at WSAC for the Ovens and Murray Swimming Championships. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling The first dive into the water will be made at 1:30pm Saturday and swimming into the evening, before restarting at 10:30am Sunday. A total of 14 clubs will be
represented ranging from Albury-Wodonga to Corryong and Mount Beauty, including Wangaratta’s own Amateur Swim Club and Wangaratta Stingrays.
The Stingrays will boast 19 swimmers on the weekend across the eight to 15-year-old age brackets while the Wangaratta Amateur Swim Club will have 31
swimmers hitting the pool with gusto for their home meet. The Ovens and Murray Swimming Association is coming off one of its biggest
years in 2023, having hosted Victorian Country Long Course Championships for the first time in Wangaratta along with the Victorian Country Short Course Championships. Shiels said while the state level meets were hugely beneficial for the region, it would be at least a year until the newly developed outdoor Wangaratta pool can expect the large-scale events back. “The barriers of running these meetings is finding someone to run them and running these big events does burn out your volunteers, so you need a year or so to recover,” he said. “The staff are excellent at the Wangaratta pool in supporting us and we’re really happy at the moment.” The weekend’s feature events will be the boys and girls open 100m freestyle, with the Dr Worch and G Dowling trophies sharing over 70 years of history. The championships will be exclusively individual events with the Ovens and Murray Relay Championships slated for March 3 back at WSAC.
Wang Hardcourt remains on top of NERTA Section 1 Registrations open for
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Section 1 EVERTON edged their way past Rutherglen on Saturday with a determined and hard-fought win. Everton gained the early ascendancy winning four of the first six sets and a handy 10 game advantage with three sets to play. Rutherglen applied themselves and won two sets comfortably but the 8-0 loss to Everton was the straw that broke the back of the Rutherglen fightback. Everton were in control of the match all day and have now put themselves within striking distance of competing in the finals - it would a huge reversal of form for Rutherglen to be considered a threat to the top four teams. Everton’s best were Eleisha Fraser, Jo Lucas and Cathy Van Berlo, while Rutherglen’s best were Ed Van Gool, Helen Fuge and Jono Keys.
Wang Hardcourt was untroubled against Boorhaman and were very comfortable winners. Boorhaman had no answers for the consistency and experience of the Hardcourt team, as Hardcourt continue on their merry way and are outright flag favourites. Hardcourts best were Kylie Doig, Kerrie Henderson and Mario Pane, while Boorhaman’s best were Dale Robinson, Jack Nolan and Sally O’Donahue. Corowa was pushed to the limit by Wahgunyah, who went within a whisker of causing a minor boilover. Corowa were ahead after the first three sets but Wahgunyah managed to put the pressure back on Corowa winning two of the next three, to have them trailing by four games with three sets to play. Corowa found the confidence they were lacking early and won two sets to
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one in the final three sets, to record a seven game victory. It took all of Corowa’s experience and guile to gain the upper hand over a very dogged and resolute Wahgunyah outfit. Corowa’s best were Jo Mathews, Marianne Spencer and Mel Rhodes, and Wahgunyah’s best were Mareeta Corcoran, Sonia Palmer and Ethan Palmer. Section 3 The Wahgunyah Wranglers (Scott Parker, Andrew Palmer, Josh Parker, Mitch Parker) juggernaut continues to roll along unabated after another impressive victory over Wahgunyah United (Brian Jones, Brad Schmidt, Lorraine Plunkett, Dorryelle Carmody). It appears only injury or nerves will stop the Wranglers from claiming the ultimate prize this year. Wooragee (Mark Knoth, Ian McVea, Dean Bensted, Eiylish McRostie) were comfortable winners over Wahgunyah Deep Heat (Josh Reid, Jacob Palmer,
Kendall Reid, Teagan Irlam) and appear to be the only threat to the Wranglers juggernaut. Results Section 1: Everton 5-54 def Rutherglen 4-48, Wang Hardcourt 9-72 def Boorhaman 0-15, Corowa 5-57 def Wahgunyah 4-50. Section 3: Wooragee 6-48 def Wahgunyah Deep Heat 0-23, Wahgunyah Wranglers 5-42 def Wahgunyah United 1-27. Under 15: Corowa Hewitt 7-42 def Corowa Barty 0-1, Rutherglen Red 7-42 def Rutherglen White 0-13. Ladders Section 1: Wang Hardcourt 92, Corowa 78, Wahgunyah 55 , Everton 47, Rutherglen 38, Boorhaman 19. Section 3: Wahgunyah Wranglers 61, Wooragee 44.5, Wahgunyah United 36, Wahgunyah Deep Heat 12.5. Under 15: Wahgunyah 56, Corowa Hewitt 53, Rutherglen Red 37, Rutherglen White 23, Corowa Barty 5.
social tennis WANGARATTA Lawn Tennis Croquet and Pickleball Club is calling on all interested tennis fans to register for their Friday night social tennis hit. The first hit of the doubles social program is set for Friday, March 1, with a barbecue dinner included in registration price. The club promises a welcome and enjoyable time for all, regardless of their level of tennis experience. Prices range from $15 for non-members to $5 for members – to register individually or in pairs, visit https://forms.office.com/r/ wkdryJd9h2.
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COACH CANNING NEW Tarrawingee A grade coach Maddie Canning and her squad are hard at work preparing for the 2024 Ovens and King season. The Bulldogs have bowed out in the preliminary finals the last two years running, but Canning believes this year is going to be different. Story page 33. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling.
‘Pies’ time to strike THE A grade cricket competition is so close this season that any opportunity a team sees to surge up the ladder must be taken, and Wangaratta Magpies are keen to take theirs. Sitting two spots out from a finals berth – but only 3.7 points off the pace – the ‘Pies need a massive win over Ovens Valley United this weekend to solidify their chances, and just such
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a win is within reach. The Magpies knocked over the Tigers for just 89 runs last Saturday, and reached stumps at 2/64 in reply, just 26 runs away from securing a much-needed victory.
But bonus points are also much-needed, and there is still a lot of time left in the match. Magpies’ skipper Jack Davies praised his team’s efforts last weekend which put them in a very strong position to surge up the ladder. “It’s exactly how we planned it, we knew if we bowled a tight line outside
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off, we’d create enough chances and kept it to a low run rate, so that was ideal,” he said. “We started off with good bowling partnerships and we took that over to our batting performance. “Cooper (Matheson) was aggressive up the top with a pretty hefty strike rate at the start there (33 runs from 49
balls), so that was really good. “The main thing is the 26 runs, that’s our first goal, then we’ll assess the conditions, whether it’s a batting wicket or whether there’s enough in it for the bowlers. “After we get those 26 runs, hopefully it’ll be all bonus points, whether that’s with bat or the ball. “
With just two matches remaining after this one, battles against strong sides Beechworth and Yarrawonga Mulwala, the Magpies will need every last point they can get. “We know if we win well this week then we’re a chance of that top four, depending on bonus points,” Davies said. ■ Continued page 34
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