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WANGARATTA’S Hannah Edgley, Tommy Smith, Van Dalton, Harry Smith, Bonni Dalton and Hannah Le Blanc are pumped for what will be an action packed day at the Insite Real Estate Christmas Party Races tomorrow at the Wangaratta Turf Club. Gates open at 1pm with the first race to jump at 2pm. Headlining the off track entertainment will be local country singer Jade Gibson throughout the afternoon and DJ Tubby leading the after party from 6pm, while kids entertainment will be on throughout the day. See the full preview of the races in sport.

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HOME RELIEF Cutting C i g edge dg technology h l gy to relieve li sewer pressure p as p part off p proposed p d 248-l 248-lot subdivision bdi i i

CUTTING edge technology which converts wastewater for irrigation will be used to alleviate Wangaratta’s sewer capacity problem, and pave the way for a 248-lot subdivision on Clarkes Lane.

Under a new plan before council, the same technology currently used at the MCG to convert wastewater into Class A

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recycled water will allow it to be used for irrigation of Targoora Park and Cathedral College’s playing fields or fed back into the sewer system at a time when capacity allows.

On top of a proposed 248-lot new housing development, another 100 lots in the South Wangaratta’s residential growth corridor will be able to tap into the proposed waste water treatment facility.

Tract Consultants, Robert Luxmoore, North East Survey Design and Integral Delta have been working

with North East Water and the Rural City of Wangaratta to create the state-of-the-art above ground processing facility, a plan that will go before the Rural City of Wangaratta Council at the December meeting next Tuesday.

The innovative proposal has been prompted

by North East Water’s current restraints on new

subdivisions in Wangaratta due to the town’s sewerage capacity issues, with the end goal to construct a new large-scale treatment plant.

As an interim measure, the authority has another solution for developers to install 150-kilolitre underground tanks that will store waste prior to release into the sewer network

during off-peak times.

Nevan Wadeson, director town planning at Tract Consultants, said given the effluent supply issues North East Water has had, the company saw some initiatives that would help satisfy the land supply problems that council and the community has been experiencing.

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From page 1 There are two sides to the proposal - the rezoning of land to General Residential Zone and also a planning permit for 248 residential lots, which will be subdivided on the subject land.

The new lots and dwellings on Clarkes Lane will be serviced by the “noiseless and odourless” wastewater treatment plant (25x60 metres in size) and located near the Wenhams Lane Reserve to the north.

A five-megalitre water storage located close by will assist in holding the Class A water that can be used for irrigation or fed back into the sewer system.

Integral Delta strategic infrastructure consult David Hunter explained there is a constraint on sewer in Wangaratta and that’s primarily due to infiltration that comes into sewer during rainfall.

He said if sewers don’t have capacity for wet weather, which is what they’re designed for, there is a result of sewage spill into the local waterways.

“North East Water has put a cap on sewage unless you can find a way to ameliorate their wet weather flows,” Mr Hunter said.

“In this scenario they’ve asked us to detain sewage flows for up to 18 days which is a fairly long period of time.

“To resolve the issue, we put forward a proposal where we actually treat wastewater and convert into Class A recycled water.”

Mr Hunter explained that Class A recycled water is the best quality recycled water you can get and it’s used in major subdivisions in Australia’s capital cities and accepted widely as

Solutions being sought, says NEW managing director NORTH East Water (NEW) says it is continuing to look at solutions to Wangaratta’s wastewater issues.

NEW managing director Jo Murdoch has provided the following statement to the Wangaratta Chronicle.

“We are continuing to proactively work with the City of Wangaratta and developers to progress wastewater solutions to address capacity issues in the sewer network and accommodate growth.

We’re focussing on both short term solutions and long term master planning to service Wangaratta’s growing communities for generations to come. a source of alternate water.

“The opportunity is to take a waste product, convert that into usable quality water, which then replaces the need for ground water or potable water to irrigate that space,” he said.

“It will create a green, open space all year round, which has been shown through many studies around the world to be of significant benefit to communities who have access to it through physical and mental health.

“Green open spaces are also a mitigation for global warming, as they create cool areas, reduce

* North East Water managing director Jo Murdoch.

Short term solutions include the installation of small scale storage tanks and pump stations.

We’ve also been open to exploring innovative ideas from developers including turning wastewater into high quality recycled water to ‘green’ public open spaces.

In times of drought, using recycled water for watering open spaces helps reduce the impact on drinking water supplies.

All proposals by developers require detailed engineering and feasibility assessments, costings and engagement ahead of any approvals.

The time required to work through the development approvals process is dependent on the location and proposed size, and we continue to ask developers to engage with us in the early stages of any planning.” managed through a filtration and scrubbing system,” he said.

“When the air is released to atmosphere it goes through a carbon filter and you can’t smell anything that comes out of the treatment plant.

“The plant will be completely enclosed and it has acoustic attenuation, so it’s a treatment plant, sitting in a park and people will see it as a screened landscaped area, and “they won’t hear it and they won’t smell it.”

Proponents plan to set up a public forum early next year to liaise with the community about the project.

the temperature around the neighbourhood and it becomes a carbon sink because every time the local landscape grows, it’s absorbing carbon.”

Mr Hunter said as the advancement of technology in the use of energy and mechanical systems, along with chemical reactions to create clean water are now highly sophisticated, it paves the way to treat wastewater with an extremely small environmental footprint.

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Christmas fun in the gardens tomorrow morning CHILDREN and families are invited to the King George VI Gardens from 9:30am to 12pm for a free Christmas Activity Morning tomorrow, organised by a group of Wangaratta churches.

Christmas fun can be had throughout the morning with activities including Christmas crafts, challenges, games, puppets, stories, face painting, photo booth and more.

There is no cost to participate, and families can come at any time throughout the morning.

The activities are provided for preschoolers and primary school aged children and the parents are responsible for the supervision of their own children.

Churches organising the event include Uniting, Presbyterian, Wesleyan Methodist, Anglican and Baptist.

For more information contact Anne on 0409 208 218, Sarah on 0427 922 611, Jennie on 0408 556 893 or Ela on 0419001184.

INTO THE SPIRIT: Harry Huggins and Charlie Leslie are ready to bring the Christmas spirit to the Christmas Activity Morning from 9:30am until 12pm tomorrow.

NICE TO MEET YOU: Imogen Davern and Mable Davern showing off the puppet theatre stall which will be in full use tomorrow morning at the King George VI Gardens.

“Sorry” for your suffering Meatworks M t k conducts d t full f ll review i to t preventt reoccurrence off odour d iin th the ffuture t MEATWORKS company Van Hessen has apologised to the Wangaratta community over the horrendous odours emitted from its South Wangaratta operation affecting the livelihoods of city residents in recent weeks.

As reported in Wednesday’s Wangaratta Chronicle, the company was issued with a notice to comply by the Environment and Protection Authority (EPA) last Friday.

Local people have been complaining en masse to the EPA over the putrid smells wafting from the wastewater treatment plant at the site, with residents unable to open windows, turn on air– conditioners or spend time

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outdoors due to the stench.

In a statement to The Chronicle yesterday, the company said the odour was due to “several aerator breakdowns” and they “expect the odour to disappear next week”.

Van Hessen said a delay to resolving the issue is due to the nature of aerated lagoons, as it takes some time for the plant to return to optimal operation.

A company spokesperson said Van Hessen was sorry it could not stop the odour soon-

er and it expressed its sympathy to the surrounding area that is suffering from this.

“The odour is caused by low levels of dissolved oxygen in Van Hessen’s aerated lagoon which started by the unprecedented breakdown of several aerators,” the company said.

“As soon as the level of oxygen drops below a critical level, odours start to develop.”

Tony Greaves, managing director of Van Hessen Australia, said depending on the weather conditions, their surroundings started experiencing odours beyond their boundaries.

“We reported a first complaint to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) of

Victoria mid–November,” he said.

“Van Hessen regrets that their surroundings suffer from the odour and has been doing all it can to suppress them.

“The EPA was happy with the steps that Van Hessen has been taking to solve the issues.”

Actions like installing extra aerators, chemical dosing, and halving production to reduce load going into the waste treatment plant were implemented prior to receiving the EPA notice on December 2.

“Another thing we did after receiving the first complaint was hire an odour suppression can-

non,” Mr Greaves said.

“We wanted to prevent our neighbours’ experiencing odours while working on the rise of the dissolved oxygen level.”

Van Hessen consulted several water specialists and used chemical dosing and added potable water to improve the situation, but the company said these measures could not make the odours disappear immediately or completely as it takes some time for the dissolved oxygen level to return above the level at which it no longer causes odour.

EPA North East regional manager Renee Palmer said she expected Van Hessen to move quickly to implement

the requirements of the notice.

Mr Greaves confirmed that all requirements were met on Monday, December 5.

“The dissolved oxygen levels are almost back to the necessary minimum level to which all the specialists advise that the odours should reduce and finally disappear,” he said.

“To prevent reoccurrence, Van Hessen has already conducted a full review of its waste treatment plant with external specialists.

“We are in the process of implementing all of the recommendations as soon as possible, in co–operation with the EPA, as we don’t want our neighbours to suffer from this, now or in the future.”

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Councillor to be a mum

RURAL City of Wangaratta councillor Ashlee Fitzpatrick has announced she and partner Michael Groves are expecting their first child in April next year.

“We are so happy to share this special news with our community,” Cr Fitzpatrick said.

“Michael and I are incredibly involved in our local community and we look forward to this continuing as our new journey begins.

“I have been a strong advocate for local youth in my professional and personal life, including as a councillor, where I hold the portfolios of youth, family, all-ability, community wellbeing and as of

last week, community engagement.

“My experience as a parent will bring an even deeper understanding and relationship with the community I represent.”

While Cr Fitzpatrick will submit an apology for the April 26 council meeting, she intends to continue her duties as a councillor.

First elected in 2017 as the youngest ever Rural City of Wangaratta councillor, Cr Fitzpatrick was at the time also the youngest councillor serving in Victoria.

She had previously served on the Rural City of Wangaratta youth council, as did Mr Groves, who

was also the municipality’s Young Citizen of the Year in 2017.

Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees expressed his joy and support for Cr Fitzpatrick.

“Cr Fitzpatrick is a terrific advocate for the Wangaratta community,” he said.

“She works hard as a councillor to be an inclusive and forwardthinking representative.

“I speak for all councillors when I extend my congratulations to Ashlee and Michael.

“We look forward to Cr Fitzpatrick continuing in her role as councillor, as many of us on council do as parents.”

NEW JOURNEY: Rural City of Wangaratta councillor Ash Fitzpatrick will become a mum when she and partner Michael Groves welcome their first child in April.

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SHOWCASING 40 years of musical experience which has seen them traverse genres from country to disco, David and Heather Hoffman are set to ring in the new year at the Da Vinci Social Club in Wangaratta later this month.

The duo, which also specialise in musical theatre, classical rock ‘n’ roll and contemporary music, will have audiences dancing and tapping their toes to end 2022, while also offering a dose of laughter throughout the evening.

Playing off her ‘straight man’ David, Heather’s comedic timing is sure to have the audience laughing, and never sure of what will come next.

The pair spent more than

CELEBRATION: David and Heather Hoffman will ring in the new year at the Da Vinci Social Club in Wangaratta.

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The exhibition is titled “Magnificent Chromatic” and will be the first group exhibition to be held in the studio/gallery for several years due to COVID lockdowns and restrictions.

It promises to be a bright and bold exhibition featuring recent works from the 13 resident studio artists, created over the past three years.

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THE CHRONICLE, Friday, December 9, 2022 - Page 5

Safety first this Christmas

Shock to the community

By RYAN MALCOLM

New publicly accessible defibrillator to adorn White St home a potential lifesaver

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A NEW publicly accessible 24/7 automated external defibrillator (AED) will adorn the front façade of 35 White Street in the coming days, as part of an effort to improve cardiac survival rates in the local community.

An email from St John Ambulance in October was enough to spark local nurse and homeowner Melanie North into action, applying for the giveaway of a personal AED just weeks after rushing her two-year-old son to the emergency department due to his difficulty breathing.

Now the owner of the first publicly-registered residential AED in Wangaratta, Ms North said the availability of equipment which could drastically improve cardiac survival rates among the local community provided her with peace of mind.

She said throughout the COVID pandemic, ambulances had been regularly required to attend residences along White Street, and noted many of her neighbours were elderly.

“As a nurse it’s always something that’s at the front of my mind - my top priority is taking care of people in the community,” she said.

“Given that we have such high foot traffic of such vulnerable persons in this area, I’m ecstatic that we’ve got it because it’s not like it’s something you’re never going to need - you’re hoping you never need it but it’s very likely that we’re going to require it.

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As a nurse it’s always something that’s at the front of my mind - my top priority is taking care of people in the community.

- Melanie North LIFESAVER: White Street resident Melanie North will provide a publicly accessible 24/7 defibrillator to improve cardiac arrest survival rates in the local community.

PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm vulnerable people in society with something that’s just readily available, as a nurse in particular, it doesn’t get better than that.”

Wangaratta is currently home to 20 registered AED devices, many of which are located in the rural city’s CBD and unavailable after-hours.

Ms North’s AED will be bolted in a glass case to the front of the home, and will be well-lit and visible from the street.

“We’ve got the primary school and the kindergarten and community centre - they’ve all got them but after hours and on school holidays they’re not available,” she said.

“At least this is well-lit, it’s close to the street, it’s under surveillance, so people can safely just approach and grab it and get on with what they need.

“If you can ‘defib’ someone within the first five minutes, they’ve got such a good chance of survival - the first five minutes are dire and all it takes is an ambulance to get stuck at traffic lights or get stuck in traffic and it can be the difference.

“As an emergency worker myself, once a person’s gone, you feel terrible - especially in regional areas, it’s all about timing - if you can get there within the first few minutes you’re set, you’ve got that comfort.

“For me, it’s comforting knowing that it’s there.”

St John Ambulance chief executive officer Gordon Botwright said some 7000 people suffered cardiac arrests in Victoria each year, with a survival rate of less than 10 per cent.

He said 80 per cent of cardiac arrests occurred in the home.

“The most unlikely place to have a defibrillator is in the home,” he said.

“What we do know is that if we can get a defibrillator onto somebody within three minutes, we can get CPR happening immediately, the chances of survival start to move from that six to seven per cent up to somewhere in the region of 70 per cent.

“This is a massive gamechanger - if we can get more defibrillators into homes, onto streets, publicly accessible 24 hours a day, (and) more people familiar and comfortable with CPR, all of those things come together to provide a hugely impactful result on sudden cardiac arrest survival.”

WITH Christmas festivities either underway or fast approaching, Wangaratta police members have put local residents on notice to remain responsible as the year draws to a close.

Wangaratta crime prevention officer Leading Senior Constable Helen Parfett urged community members to be safe and plan their night ahead of time, ensuring safe transport to and from parties and walking in lit areas where possible.

She said taking an ID, phone and enough money for food and transport was paramount, and community members should ensure that they set personal limits if choosing to drink.

“You are more vulnerable to violence and accidents when you’ve had too much to drink,” LSC Parfett said.

“Save yourself from regrets, and remember that how much you drink is up to you - eat substantial food before and while drinking and drink water throughout the night.

“Never mix alcohol and drugs and never accept a drink you haven’t seen the bar staff pour or you haven’t opened yourself - don’t leave drinks unattended and keep an eye on your friends’ drinks as well.”

According to LSC Parfett, with drinking expected to accompany many parties across the rural city this Christmas, knowing when to call it a night was imperative to staying safe on the streets.

“Staying together and looking after one another is one of the best ways to stay safe,” she said.

“Stop your friends from getting into fights - always walk away from dangerous situations and take your friends with you.

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Take a stroll to the top end WHEN you’re shopping in Wangaratta’s central business district this Christmas do yourself a favour and take a stroll to the ‘top end’ of Reid Street between Murphy and Chisholm streets.

There you’ll find two small family businesses that have been providing unique, personalised service to locals for many years.

Solimo’s Footwear and ACME Picture Framing invite shoppers to take a walk on their side of the street to discover what their many loyal customers have known

for years, unbeatable service and unbeatable deals.

Most locals know Mario and Justin Solimo for their traditional shoe repair business, but you can also buy the best quality, long lasting men’s and women’s shoes as well.

“We have a big range of hardwearing work boots at the moment as well as a range of ladies summer sandles and shoes,” Mario said.

“More and more people are looking for extra life in their footwear as well with the increased awareness about the need for recycling

to help protect our environment so demand for shoe repairs is also on the up.”

You would be surprised the difference a quality shoe repair can make to your favourite shoes so before you discard them in the rubbish drop into Solimo’s and see what they can do.

Col Smith at ACME Picture Framing a few doors down has been operating the business for more than a decade and also offers that customised service so rare in today’s high volume, big store retail establishments.

“We can manufacture a frame out of virtually any material for basically any side object, from works of art, paintings or photos, to your favourite footy jumper or sports outfit,” Col said.

“We also have a large range of pre-formed frames if you just want something quick off the shelf.”

And to make the experience even more memorable if you spend $200 or more, just mention this story to Col or his staff and you’ll get an instant 10 per cent off, right through until Christmas eve.

COME ON UP: Reid Street traders Justin Solimo (left) and Col Smith encourage shoppers to take a stroll to their end of the street in the lead up to Christmas.

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A quirky play for actors seeking something different GIVE IT A TRY: Director Steve Thornycroft invites experienced and budding actors to audition on Sunday for Wangaratta Players’ latest production, Six Characters Looking For An Author.

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EMERGING and experienced actors who would like to tackle something ground-breaking and a little bit different are invited to audition for the next Wangaratta Players’ production being staged next year.

The work is an absurdist drama called Six Characters Looking For An Author - a play written by Luigi Pirandello in the 1920s - which has been described as “theatre within theatre”.

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Farmers’ market boost for activities next year

By ANITA McPHERSON

CHRISTMAS has come early to the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market, receiving a boost towards its exciting plans for the New Year.

The market has been awarded a $6000 community grant from the Rural City of Wangaratta to stage a 10-month program of community activities at its monthly markets throughout 2023.

Wangaratta Farmers’ Market chair Anna Stephenson said the market has a strong focus on building community and connection around a shared love of local produce and the amazing people who grow and make our local food.

She said the organisation is one of the few farmers markets in regional Victoria run almost entirely by a volunteer community committee.

“The Our Community... Our Seasons Activity Program is part of the committee’s goal to provide our local community with more opportunities to taste, learn about, make and grow fresh, local, seasonal food and to better understand our local environment,” she said.

“We are absolutely over the moon to receive this generous grant from the Rural City of Wangaratta as it will help us to offer interactive activities that connect people of all ages in the Wangaratta community with our

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FRESH START: New Wangaratta Farmers’ Market coordinator Kerry Craig (left), and chair Anna Stephenson, are looking forward to presenting an exciting range of interactive activities at the monthly markets in 2023.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann treasured local producers whilst having heaps of fun and learning about our local food system.”

The Wangaratta Farmers Market is teaming up with a range of community experts and organisations to offer an enticing range of activities next year for children from four to 12, young people and adults.

These will include play-based community art, cooking classes, interesting speakers, demonstrations and classes in growing, cooking, preserving and fermenting local foods.

Ms Stephenson said the new Wangaratta Farmers’ Market coordinator - Kerry Craig - commenced last month and will be working with the market’s volunteers to roll out the fresh approach to connecting the Wangaratta community with fun, local food experiences for all ages.

“The committee is delighted to welcome Kerry on board,” Ms Stephenson said.

“She comes to the market with a wealth of experience in events, community and regional development, education, communica-

tions and community planning.

“Kerry will run her first farmers market solo this coming Saturday at the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral at the corner of Ovens and Docker Streets.”

The ‘7 Days of Christmas’ market tomorrow offers locals and visitors opportunities to buy the delicious contents for Christmas hampers and quality gifts handmade by local artisans.

They can also do their preChristmas shop, with 37 local producers and makers expected on site from 8am until 12pm.

NATIONALS’ Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy was yesterday officially declared elected for another four year term.

Victorian Electoral Commission Ovens Valley electorate manager Louise Byrne officially declared the results of the November 26 poll, with Mr McCurdy elected with 21,197 (52.11%) of the electorate’s primary votes.

ALP candidate Zuvele Leschen received 8438 (20.74%) votes, followed

by Greens’ candidate Zoe Kromar 3620 (8.90%), Liberal Democrats’ candidate Julian Fidge 3015 (7.41%), Freedom Party of Victoria’s Mark Bugge 1949 (4.79%), Family First Australia’s Anna Wise 1430 (3.52%), and Animal Justice Party candiate Aisha Slater 1026 (2.52%).

Mr McCurdy told those at the VEC office in Murphy Street that he was “delighted and humbled” to have been re-elected as the local state MP for fourth consecutive term and while the job “isn’t always easy” he looked forward to the challenges and being amongst the local communities.

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Wastewater remedy a game changer IT first came to light publicly when the Chronicle broke the story in November last year that Wangaratta‘s sewer capacity was vulnerable in providing for many more sub–division approvals or certainly future wide scale residential development that is zoned for the city.

North East Water put out the call for developers in Wangaratta to come up with innovative ideas that would remedy the sewer capacity issue.

The authority will ask developers to pay a share in the installation of wastewater storage tanks underground, with each tank able to service 115 lots.

Today‘s page 1 story introduces a sophisticated new idea that will bring the highest technology in water recycling and filtration ever seen in regional Victoria.

The same technology to convert wastewater to recycled Class A water is used at the MCG and at another plant in Sunbury.

Proponents want to use this technology in the plan to create a 248–lot subdivision in off Clarke‘s Lane in Wangaratta but the benefits don‘t stop there.

Once the waste water becomes a premium hydro product it will be used to water open spaces at Cathedral College‘s playing fields and Targoora Park where baseball is played.

In the world where the environment and sustainability is now the cornerstone of planning for housing developments and an array of other decisions, this project certainly looks to tick a lot of boxes.

It‘s a solution that won‘t solve the wider scale problem with Wangaratta‘s historical sewer lines, but it could be duplicated in other areas where there is green space to irrigate such as the Wangaratta Turf Club.

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Is the rising cost of living forcing you to scale back Christmas celebrations?

THE design of the Wangaratta signs erected on the outskirts of the rural city may have looked smart, legible and modern on the designer’s desk.

However, sited on the road edge in a bushy environment they fail badly.

The black and deep blue merge with the surroundings.

The designer needs to consider introducing a bright (not high vis.) colour that would provide a contrast to the greygreen of our road sides.

Or, perhaps VicRoads could erect a WANGARATTA SIGN AHEAD sign, 300 metres in advance.

As they say, ‘back to the drawing board’.

David McCabe, Ivanhoe (former Wangaratta resident and TAFE director 1978-88)

Reduce lithium-ion batteries fire risks THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking input on ways to reduce the significant fire and safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat or explode, particularly when used, charged or stored incorrectly.

An issues paper published this week will help the ACCC to better understand the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries and inform recommendations to reduce the chances of fires, injuries and property damage.

Submissions are sought from a range of stakeholders including consumers, consumer safety advocates, industry associations, regulators, fire authorities and industry suppliers.

Lithium-ion batteries are extremely volatile and we are very concerned about the growing number of fires and injuries linked to them.

We are particularly worried as these rechargeable batteries have rapidly become regular household items as they are contained in mobile phones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes and e-scooters.

During the past five years we have received over 200 product safety reports about products with lithium-ion batteries including more than 20 product recalls in Australia, most of which related to consumer products such as laptops and loudspeakers.

So far, the ACCC has identified some key safety issues which are causing incidents with lithium-ion batteries including: Manufacturing defects;

NOW ON SALE: Rural City of Wangaratta’s first mayor after council amalgamations, Geoff Dinning, has recently published his memoirs, ‘Down the Dinning Track’. Geoff is pictured (centre right) with Bernie Long, Tim Long and Lisbeth Long, new owners of Murphy Street’s Edgars Books and News, where his book is available for purchase. See page 14 for more about his book.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Aftermarket chargers that are incompatible with the device or noncompliant; Overcharging - where devices are left on charge and the battery does not protect against overcharging; Overheating - when a device is stored in a hot or poorly ventilated environment; Puncture - when the barrier breaks between the liquid electrolyte and the electrodes, causing the device to short-circuit.

Unfortunately, fires linked to lithium-ion batteries tend to escalate quickly and are very difficult to extinguish, which means there is a high risk of property damage or injuries.

That’s why it is critical to find out as much as we can about lithium-ion batteries now, so that we can recommend ways to tackle these issues and reduce the risks.

Submissions to the lithium-ion issues paper are due by February 3 and can be made by emailing lithiumbatteries@accc. gov.au.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the EPA’s notice to comply to South Wangaratta meatworks business Van Hessen, due to foul odours which have been emitting across the town for several weeks, impacting the community.

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Aggravated burgary accused remanded

RSL reaps rewards of years of its hard work

A NORTH East woman accused of breaking into a Mather Street home while its 88-year-old resident slept inside will aim to secure bail before Christmas.

The 29-year-old appeared briefly at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday from custody at Dame Phyllis Frost correctional centre, when defence lawyer Chirag Patel noted further enquiries would be needed to find his client a suitable bail address.

The accused allegedly broke into the victim’s home early last Wednesday, when she is believed to have stolen a vehicle, a bank card and other items, all of which have since been returned to the owner.

Police prosecutor Senior Constable Liam Murdock noted the absence of a stable address was a “massive stumbling block” for obtaining bail.

He said the matter involved aggravated burglary with an intent to steal, and said the charges could be heard in the Magistrates’ Court stream.

A further bail hearing was set for December 22, and the accused was remanded in custody.

By SIMONE KERWIN

WANGARATTA RSL Sub-Branch has reaped the rewards of forwardthinking and hard work, taking out two key honours at the annual RSL Victoria awards held in Frankston last week.

The sub-branch received the 2022 small to medium sub-branch commendation award, while general manager Chris Simsen was named manager of the year.

It’s just reward for effort, after the sub-branch’s long-awaited relocation to the former Sydney Hotel site in Templeton Street in April, 2019 was followed less than a year later by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the hospitality industry.

“This means a lot,” Mr Simsen said.

“The club’s been through an awful lot over the last five to 10 years, going way back to starting a subcommittee to think about moving from Reid Street, and then COVID hitting 11 months after opening.

“We had two of the toughest years people have probably gone through, and this year’s had its own challenges with staffing shortages, then reopening and being busy again.

“We have a fantastic team which has just gone over and above.”

The general manager award goes to the person who has shown outstanding leadership qualities, displays an appreciation for the histo-

BRIGHT END TO THE YEAR: Wangaratta RSL general manager Chris Simsen with the trophies collected at the recent RSL Victoria awards, for manager of the year and small to medium sub-branch of the year.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ry and values of the RSL movement, and demonstrates their ability to communicate and promote effective teamwork and leadership.

Mr Simsen said it was a nice surprise to receive the award.

He took on the general manager’s role at the Wangaratta sub-branch

in 2018 as the club was planning its renovations, which began in the latter part of that year.

“Through COVID, it has been a difficult time; it has been a lot of work and has its challenges, but to see the club as it is now and the way it caters to veterans through our

welfare office and provides great support through its community grants scheme - which all wouldn’t have been possible at the old site - is just great,” Mr Simsen said.

“To have seen it all through and be in the position we are, these awards are nice recognition.”

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WANGARATTA LODGE OF ST JOHN 150th ANNIVERSARY

Proud history of Freemasonry continues I n the early Australian pioneering days members of Masonic Lodges of English, Irish and Scottish Constitutions were drawn together with the mutual aim to form a Masonic lodge in Wangaratta.

So it was that in the early winter months of 1872 this handful of dedicated masons met at the Royal Victoria hotel and after a number of meetings gained permission from the Grand Lodge of England to start a lodge. The honour of sponsoring the lodge went to Beechworth Lodge of St John, now No. 14 Victorian Constitution.

It was to be called the Wangaratta Lodge of St John No. 1455 under the English Constitution (now No 66 Victorian Constitution) The first meeting of the Lodge was held on December 23, 1872. John T. Ambrose was installed as Master. His occupation was listed as architect and surveyor. Some of the foundation members were John Ambrose (first Master), W. Baker, Curtis Reid, D. H. Evans and D. Ovens. Many of the streets in the city are named after these prominent five townsmen.

At a meeting held on March 13, 1889, it was decided by unanimous vote to change from No. 1455 English Constitution. The following resolution was carried “that this lodge transfers its allegiance

from the Grand Lodge of England to the United Grand Lodge of Victoria”. It was at this time that Bro. John Bowser, who later represented Wangaratta and Ovens in the Victorian Parliament, joined the Lodge. He was later knighted.

In 1902 a committee was appointed to identify a suitable site for a new Masonic building. A site in Ovens Street was purchased for 78 pounds and in 1903 the Foundation Stone was laid by WorBro Arthur Loftus Steele. He was a local sergeant of police and took part in the capture of Ned Kelly at Glenrowan.

Some notable people visited the lodge. A special meeting was held on June 4, 1924 at which 130 members were present to greet his excellency the Earl of Stradbroke, Governor of Victoria and Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria.

He was accompanied by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr H. C. Lees, Dr Cranswick, Bishop of Gippsland and Dr Donald Baker, Bishop of Bendigo, all leading Freemasons.

At a later date, Lord Huntingfield, Governor of Victoria and also Grand Master visited the lodge.

Freemasonry in Wangaratta was boosted by the visit of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks, on the oc-

 The original foundation stone next to a mahogany box containing the trowel used in the foundation laying ceremony in 1903. nal A photo of the origi ing laid. be ne sto on ati nd fou

casion of his declaration elevating the Borough to City status. Sir Dallas Brooks was Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria for a record 10 years and visited the lodge during his time in Wangaratta.

The decision to form a daylight lodge in June 1984 rejuvenated the Masonic activity for many elderly members who were reluctant to venture out of a night time. The daylight lodge was named Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight Lodge following approval of the Grand Master and Lady Brooks.

When the Masonic Centre at Ovens Street was built the Wangaratta Lodge of St John was the owner of the property and the only Lodge at the premises.

Over time other Lodges were formed, including: Merriwa Lodge No. 535 in 1939, Lodge Ovens No. 657 in 1948 and Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight Lodge No. 889 in 1985, Wangaratta Mark Lodge No. 59 in 1922 and Wangaratta Holy Royal Arch Chapter in 1948.

Wangaratta Lodge of St John was the landlord Lodge and charged the other Lodges a rent to use the premises.

VWBro Tom Cameron led a team of representatives from the Lodges who met at the Ovens Street property to form a Board of Management to share the running of the Masonic Centre. A Deed of arrangement was drawn up and the Wangaratta Masonic Centre Board of Management was formed on July 1, 1978. The board was made up of representatives

from the Lodges. The board is still functioning today.

The building at Ovens Street was becoming harder to maintain effectively and the decision by the Royal Freemasons Homes to sell their units on either side of the Ovens Street property resulted in part of the rear of the Masonic site being sold in January 2007 to the RFH for $80,000. This enabled RFH to proceed with their subdivision and sale.

The funds were deposited with UGLV for future maintenance.

In 2010 The Uniting Church property on the corner of Appin Street and Esmond Street was offered for sale. Assistance was sought from UGLV who purchased the property and after alterations and renovations the Wangaratta

Lodges re-located to the current premises.

Today Wangaratta Lodge of St John, Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight, Mark Lodge and HRA Chapter meet in the current centre. WorBro Ken Broomhead and VWorBro Bernie Brunken are the current Worshipful Masters of the Wangaratta Lodge of St John and Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight Lodge respectively.

And now 150 years have passed, let us couple the future of our Lodge with the past, in the sure and certain hope that the foundations laid by our predecessors, on which may be said, “there has been raised a super-structure, perfect in all parts and honourable to the builders”.

For any enquiries regarding Freemasonry in general or the Wangaratta Lodge in particular, contact Roger Porter on 0417 329 792.

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WANGARATTA LODGE OF ST JOHN 150th ANNIVERSARY

Local Freemasons celebrate milestone

LAST Saturday was an auspicious day in the history of Freemasonry in north east Victoria when the Wangaratta Lodge of St John marked 150 years since its foundation in December 1872.

To mark the milestone, the acting Grand Master of The United Grand Lodge of Victoria, RWorBro Anthony Bucca, accompanied by the Grand Lodge Team travelled to Wangaratta to re-consecrate the lodge.

The opportunity was also taken to unveil the foundation stone from the original Ovens Street building. The stone was removed during modifications following the sale of the property in 2011 and was recently donated to the Lodge by Roberto Paino.

In unveiling the foundation stone at the Appin Street build-

 The current Temple at 101 Appin Street 2010-present.  The Ovens Street Temple 1903-2010 in Ovens Street.

 The Grand Lodge team at Saturday’s consecration. ing, the acting Grand Master displayed the original trowel used by WorBro Arthur Steele during the building of the Ovens Street property in 1903.

WBro Steele was present at the capture of Ned Kelly at Glenrowan and it was noteworthy that Roberto Paino, a former

mayor of Wangaratta was present at Saturday’s re-consecration, being the great nephew of WorBro Steele.

Several invited guests were present at the ceremony, including, Tim McCurdy, MLA for Ovens Valley, Dean Rees, Mayor of Wangaratta and

Lieutenant General Ash Power AO CSC (Rtd) President of the Wangaratta RSL sub-branch.

Masonic brethren from lodges throughout north east Victoria and their partners also attended the ceremonies and the celebratory dinner which followed.

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 REFLECTING ON THE PAST: This shot of Geoff Dinning features on the cover of his new book, ‘Down the Dinning Track’.  FAMILY TIES: Enjoying a family barbecue at the farm with Nelson and Merle are Eileen with daughter Julie, Louise and Ruth Dinning, and (front) Geoff with children Wendy, Sally and Mark, on the site of the original bark hut built by John Hunter Dinning.

 TIME WITH MATES: Growing up in a rural area was full of adventures for Geoff Dinning (front, pictured with Graeme Gibb, Col Reid and Alan Gibb).

 ALL THE WAY TO CANBERRA: A Rural City of Wangaratta delegation, including Geoff Dinning as mayor, met with Prime Minister John Howard at Parliament House in Canberra in 1998 regarding the textile, clothing and footwear tariff reductions.

 GREAT MATCH: Geoff and Eileen Dinning were married at Holy Trinity Cathedral in April, 1969.

 THE TEAM: The team at Dinning’s Dairy in 1993, (back) Alan Wilkinson, Max Fenn, Peter West, Geoff Dinning, Mick Tanner, (front) Heather Crossley, Betty Whitten and Ken Wilkinson.

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EOFF Dinning knows the value of recording history for future generations.

The Greta-Hansonville native, who became the inaugural Mayor of the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1997, saw his family’s connections to the district chronicled by his late father Nelson in his book, ‘The Dinnings After Ireland’, and also in books written by his aunt, Margery Edwards.

So when, to mark his 70th birthday, Geoff ’s wife Eileen gifted him the chance to sit down with local writer Rod Davis and produce his own memoir, he felt the time was right to add to the collection, and to bring the Dinning story into the 21st century.

It was a gift that continued giving for five years, as Geoff and Rod met each Wednesday to record the story - aided by plenty of cups of tea, and Eileen’s homemade fruit cake and biscuits.

The result is ‘Down the Dinning Track: Of Family, Faith and Community’, which was unveiled late last month during a launch attended by 120 people at Wangaratta’s Uniting Church Hall, and is now on sale at Edgars Books and News - just in time for Christmas.

The book tells the story of the Dinnings, from the arrival of John Hunter Dinning in Victoria from Ireland in 1861, his selection of 70 acres at Hansonville

FOCUSED: Geoff Dinning says he was born and bred to play footy for Greta. He lined up in the purple and gold strip for the first time as an 18-yearold in 1965, during a golden era for the club.

MY STORY: Geoff Dinning has continued a family tradition of chronicling his clan’s heritage in his new book, ‘Down the Dinning Track’.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling in 1871, and his marriage to Mary Ann Wallace.

Geoff is the fifth generation of the local Dinning clan, members of which still gather every five years to celebrate their ancestral home, built in the 1880s.

With Eileen and their children Wendy, Mark, Sally and Julie, he has carved his own niche in the family tree.

That includes his time as the rural city’s mayor in the first elected council

following local government amalgamations across Victoria.

Having been elected to council with 50 per cent of the vote, Geoff took on the mayoral position and held it for the next five years, returning to council uncontested for a second term.

His aim as a councillor and a mayor was to talk through issues to find solutions, and to be an approachable representative; all this

while still working in his business, Dinning’s Dairy, and serving the community through involvement in Rotary, the Uniting Church and a host of other projects.

They were days which often started at 3am and carried through to evening council meetings.

“Our team goal was to make this a better community. I am immensely proud that we really did make a difference,” he writes.

‘Down the Dinning Track’ offers the former mayor’s reflections on these times, as well as his personal memories of growing up in the Greta-Hansonville area - the fun of life on the farm as an “energetic, mischievous kid” sharing life with parents Nelson and Merle, brother David, sisters Judy and Ros, and their extended family; times spent spotlighting, camping, fishing and ferreting with mates; playing footy for Greta in its traditional

purple and gold strip; playing tennis, attending Young Farmers gatherings and dances; and courting a young Eileen Twamley.

It also touches on the tough times - outlining the challenges of business ownership and the tragedy of family loss in Geoff ’s own straight-shooting, yet poignant, way.

It tells the story of a man who, while he’s worked hard to maintain and achieve it, is grateful for his life so far, the experiences that have presented themselves locally and abroad, and especially the people he has met.

It’s the story of a Rural City of Wangaratta resident who is proud of where he’s come from both genealogically and geographically.

One of the best Australia Day ambassadors welcomed to speak at Wangaratta’s annual celebration in recent memory, Geoff shares in his book one of the reflections he mentioned that day: that while he and Eileen have had many opportunities to travel the world, his favourite view is still rising over the hill at Glenrowan, looking out over the valleys, and knowing he’s returning home.

Geoff said he hoped ‘Down the Dinning Track’ would be something for his four children and nine grandchildren (Matilda, Ruby, Tasmin, Eve, Ryan, Joel, Riley, Jake and Charlie) to reflect on, and to add to in years to come for future generations.

“I’m really proud of what I’ve been able to do and achieve in my life so far,” he said.

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A year of dedicated service

WANGARATTA’S Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring (LF-CC) produced steady returns despite a challenging 2021/22 financial year with COVID restrictions, low volunteer numbers and slight drop of income.

In its 14th year of service helping those in need within the community, LF-CC experienced a minor deficit of around $350 in its annual financial report, receiving less income and spending less over the financial year.

LF-CC served 1061 clients over the financial year, 161 more than last year including 252 first time clients, and received nearly $80,500 worth of generous food donations.

“This past year continued to present many challenges and extraordinary circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic and forced us to provide emergency relief services a little differently,” outgoing LF-CC chairperson Ron Webb said when releasing the group’s annual report.

“We have overcome all of the challenges and have been able to achieve an outstanding year of successful strategic management, budget management and the continued exceptional service delivery of the emergency relief program.”

LF-CC held its annual general meeting last week and

STANDING UP FOR OTHERS: Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring held its annual general meeting last week. Pictured are members (from left, back) Doug Sharp, David Pike, Rob Bridgfoot, David Still, Ron Webb; (front row, from left) Rebekah Cummins, Trish Nolan, Russel Lanham, Marion Evans, Myra Claydon and Mark Heaton.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling elected new chairperson Mark Heaton to take over from Mr Webb.

Mr Webb had been in the position since January as a temporary measure after Doug Sharp had to resign due to ill health in 2021.

Mr Heaton has been working as an assistant store manager at LF-CC. Two member churches -

Grace Community Church and Glenrowan Gods Squad resigned from the Christian’s Caring community, bringing the number of member churches to 11, as well as the resignations of dedicated chaplains Di Duursma and Rosie Massey.

Terry Ingleton retired early in the year as store coordinator after six years and

was replaced by David Price in May. Mr Price noted the rising costs of living, low volunteer number and an increased number of clients had an impact on LF-CC’s ability to meet the needs of clients.

“Although we have seen the easing of restrictions at a personal level in areas such as mask wearing, at

a corporate level, supply chain interruptions and staff shortages have had outcomes such a supermarket declining to take large bulk orders because they were rarely able to fulfil all of our requirements,” he said.

“The other significant impact on our ability to meet client expectations has been recent floods... broccoli at

$12 a kilo is simply not something we can continue to buy every week.

“Despite these limitations, I would like to thank Aldi, Woolworths, the Butler’s Pantry and each of our various churches and our community for your generous support.”

The report noted that although LF-CC received $10,000 extra funding from the Federal Government for COVID-19 relief last year, funding has not changed since 2015, which has meant the community, churches and businesses have volunteered extra hours to keep up with rising prices.

Last financial year an average of 20 volunteers worked for 273 hours a month, with the lowest average number of volunteers falling to 16 last December, in LF-CC’s busiest month of the financial year.

Anglicare Victoria community development coordinator David Still said he hopes LF-CC can retain enough volunteers to open their pantry again on Wednesdays to meet the needs of their clients, after having to close on Wednesday’s in March due to volunteer shortages.

Mr Webb acknowledged and thanked everyone who had contributed to the success of LF-CC over the past year.

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CWA Festive Fair to help people in need

CHRISTMAS WRAPPED UP: Local CWA members including Wilma Bright (left) and Paula McGavin welcome everyone to join them at their Festive Fair on Sunday. PHOTO: Nick Richards

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Group president Paula McGavin said they’ve raised money in many different ways including holding stalls at Bunnings and local market days, holding raffles, catering and baking biscuits for Legacy.

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the local Aging Well and Caring Festival in Wangaratta, refreshments for a Melbourne Probus club holidaying in the North East and we’ve produced lunches and morning teas for local Landcare groups and Anzac Day services to name a few,” she said.

“Funds raised are distributed to support women and children in need by providing things like vouchers for basic supplies like food, and care packages, including some for local COVID nurses.

“We are always ready, willing and able to lend a hand to people in need, albeit financially or us rolling up our sleeves to assist, cook or drive, and

this year we’ve provided funds to flood victims too.”

The annual CWA Festive Fair 2022 will be held on Sunday at the Wangaratta CWA hall from 10am until 1pm, where there will be Christmas plum puddings and cakes, shortbread, biscuits, slices, pre-loved Christmas decorations, plants, handmade items, CWA cookbooks, pure linen tea towels, jams, jellies, chutneys, relishes and much more.

Those who come along can also enjoy a cuppa and the CWA’s famous Devonshire scones with jam and cream, knowing all money raised goes to assist those who need it most.

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Carols offers rural city’s cream of entertainers

By SHANE DOUTHIE THE weather forecast appears perfect for Wangaratta Lions Club Carols by Candlelight tomorrow night in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral from 6pm.

The event is scheduled to run until 9.30pm and features a who’s who of local entertainers performing your favourite carols to be followed by a 30 minute sound and light show.

The evening will be hosted by the very entertaining husband and wife duo Alison (Ali) Comensoli and Rick Harnwell with an array of talented musicians and vocalists accompanied by the Wangaratta Concert Band conducted by Laura Vincent and Doug McGregor.

Ali said she had lost count of how many carols events she had performed at but this was her first time compering.

Rick was supposed to compere the 2018 carols, which were unfortunately called off at the 11th hour due to inclement weather.

The following two Wangaratta carols were cancelled due to COVID-19 so the couple, like most of the rural city, are keen to get the rugs and candles out again this weekend.

“This is our first time compering together,” Ali said.

“Rick is a great public speaker,

CHORAL group Vocal Dimension will perform Christmas concerts this weekend showcasing The World of Christmas.

The program includes and handful of familiar carols with some lesser known Christmas-themed music from around the world, expressing the different ways the festive season is celebrated.

See them on Friday night at the Benalla Uniting Church in Carrier Street at 7.30pm, and on Saturday night at the Wangaratta Uniting Church hall in Rowan Street at 7.30pm, with admission $15 at the door which includes a complimentary supper.

Christmas fun for kids A FREE Christmas Activity Morning will be held tomorrow morning, organised by a group of Wangaratta churches.

Children and families are invited to the King George IV Gardens from 9.30am to 12pm for fun activities, including Christmas craft, challenges, games, puppets, stories, face paintings, photo booths and more.

Families can come at any time throughout the morning with activities designed for pre-schoolers and primary aged children (with parents responsible for the supervision of their own children).

Christmas race meeting tomorrow JOIN US: Rick Harnwell and Ali Comensoli are looking forward to hosting Wangaratta Lions Carols By Candlelight tomorrow night in the grounds of Holy Trinity Cathedral.

PHOTO: Shane Douthie but usually leaves the singing to me, but we will share the duties fairly evenly.

“A bit of friendly banter between husband and wife without the arguments!”

Ali’s favourite carol is O Holy Night, which she will be singing on the night, while Rick’s

favourite is Holy City.

“He has great memories of his son Jackson singing it at previous carols,” she said.

As a carols veteran, Ali had some words of advice for others attending.

“Bring your candles, Christmas spirit, singing voices, chairs

and plenty of mozzie repellent,” she said.

“We are both very excited to be a part of a wonderful community event.

“And to have the magnificent backdrop of the iconic Holy Trinity Cathedral will be truly special.”

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Wrapped in love ANOTHER load of caring warmth from the local Wrap With Love program is on its way from Wangaratta to comfort others.

Jenny Brown, Wrap With Love coordinator in Wangaratta, said it was credit to all those involved.

“I want to send a big thank you to the volunteer knitters and crocheters of the Wangaratta area for the wonderful response so far this year to the Wrap With Love program,” Jenny said.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

The rare and remarkable Woodland Blind Snake MERLIN TZAROS, aged 13, has had a keen interest in nature, especially reptiles, for several years. He has contributed this weeks’ article after his recent sighting of this animal.

SNAKES are an incredible and amazing group of animals, ranging from the slow-moving pythons to the fast-striking Death Adders.

Among the most remarkable group of snakes are the blind snakes.

These small, worm-like reptiles are specially designed and well-suited to their behaviour and habitat.

Blind snakes are fossorial, meaning they spend most of their life burrowing underground.

Over thousands of years, they have evolved a transparent layer over their whole head to prevent dirt and soil getting in their eyes, nose and mouth.

This means that they have extremely limited vision, only being able to detect light.

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PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

Their nostrils are completely dysfunctional, but their mouths still function fully.

Although their teeth and fangs have disappeared, this does not affect their lifestyle due to their peculiar diet.

Blind snakes are the only insectivorous group of snakes in Australia, with some feeding exclusively on termites, bull ants and sugar ants.

The Woodland Blind Snake, one of the few Victorian representatives of these snakes, is known for being a bull ant specialist.

Blind snakes have incredibly hard scales, designed to be impenetrable to the ant’s formidable mandibles and sting.

They use their forked tongue, like all other snakes, to first find a bull ant nest, then they burrow down to the nesting chamber and feed on the soft-shelled pupae of the ants.

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SUCESSFUL YEAR: The 8th Indi Light Horse Heritage Troop in full uniform at Beechworth for one of their parades earlier this year.

Light horse troop have final ride for 2022 THE 8th Indi Light Horse Heritage Troop had their end of year training session at Greta last weekend and are looking forward to a busy 2023.

The heritage troop is the one of its kind in the region and the riders are dedicated volunteers that strive to maintain the heritage of Australian Light horse regiments, attending events in all their regalia.

Secretary Shane Welch said the troop’s 12 riding members were blessed with

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“It was just to get the new guys that have joined some drills with swords and also get the horses used to each other working in sections of four,” he said.

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CHRISTMAS CHEER: Santa takes a moment with Pat O’Keeffe handing out Christmas gifts.

GOOD COMPANY: Ron and Bev St Clair enjoyed fruit cake and good times.

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BEARING GIFTS: Victor Windrave receives a gift from Santa.

Christmas celebrations sparkle for residents RANGEVIEW Nursing Home was alive with Christmas spirit with the residents, their friends and family taking part in the festivities.

Live music and a visit from Santa who handed out gifts were a few of the many highlights of the Christmas party held on Tuesday.

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Mayor’s Christmas Message Christmas is a wonderful time of year to celebrate with family, friends, and community, to share joy, and reflect on all that we are grateful for.

More than ever, we appreciate the importance and strength of our community.

We have faced challenges and opportunities throughout the year including multiple flood events that some of our communities are still recovering from, and we have pursued programs and projects to boost, grow and support our community.

We have so much to celebrate this Christmas and being able to do this together at the

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This Christmas let’s remember the real meaning of Christmas, reach out to your neighbours, and to people having a tough time, it is the season for giving.

On behalf of Rural City of Wangaratta Councillors and staff, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

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Lions welcome back carols Lions club president Mick Everard said the carols will be the surest sign that life has returned to normal after the COVID–19 lockdowns.

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“The carols are a truly all encompassing event that stretches across all age groups and demographics; it‘s a feel good event that everyone can relate to and it brings everyone together as a community.

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ANTONIA MAHER

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Mary, Did You Know?

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on your troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on your troubles will be miles away

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Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would one day walk on water?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy Has come to make you new?

This child that you delivered, will soon deliver you

Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more

Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will calm the storm with his hand?

Did you know that your baby boy Has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God.

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

The blind will see, the deaf will hear The dead will live again The lame will leap, the dumb will speak The praises of the Lamb Mary, did you know that your baby boy Is Lord of all creation?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy Is heaven’s perfect Lamb?

That sleeping child you’re holding is the great, I Am Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)

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COMBINED SCHOOLS WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad.

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Away In A Manger COMBINED SCHOOLS WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky Look down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay.

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

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

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O Little Town Of Bethlehem SARAH HOLMES BROWN WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

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O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

Once In Royal David’s City CHLOE GIBSON WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR Once in royal David’s city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall; With the poor and meek and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.

O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the king, and peace to all on earth!

Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him, but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high; When like stars His children crowned, All in white shall be around.

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given; so God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven.

No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing DEBBIE ROSICKA WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!

Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled” Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem” Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ by highest heav’n adored Christ the everlasting Lord!

Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin’s womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings Ris’n with healing in His wings Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!”

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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night ANTONIA MAHER WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

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

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

“To you, in David’s town, this day Is born of David’s line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign: “The heav’nly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.”

Thus spake the seraph and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God on high, Who thus addressed their song: “All glory be to God on high, And to the Earth be peace; Good will henceforth from heav’n to men Begin and never cease!”

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Joy To The World!

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ANTONIA MAHER WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

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The First Nowell TAHLI GIBSON WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR The First Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

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

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

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

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

And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

This star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with his blood mankind hath bought

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

Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

See the blazing Yule before us.

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Strike the harp and join the chorus.

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Follow me in merry measure.

Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.

While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Fast away the old year passes.

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Hail the New Year, lads and lasses Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Sing we joyous, all together.

Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.

Heedless of the wind and weather.

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12 I don’t want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you Yeah I don’t want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need (and I) Don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree I don’t need to hang my stocking there upon the fireplace Santa Claus won’t make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you You, baby Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas I won’t even wish for snow (and I) I’m just gonna keep on waiting underneath the mistletoe I won’t make a list and send it to the North Pole for Saint Nick I won’t even stay awake to hear those magic reindeer click ‘Cause I just want you here tonight

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(Yeah, oh) Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

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

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O Come, All Ye Faithful DEBBIE ROSICKA WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

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Silent Night SARAH HOLMES BROWN WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!

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

Astro del ciel Pargol divin Mite agnello redentor Tu che i vati da lungi sognar Tu che angeliche voci annunziar Luce dona alle menti Pace infondi nei cuor Silent night, Holy night All is calm All is bright Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God All glory in the highest O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord!

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

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

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Jingle Bells

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

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

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

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Angels We Have Heard On High

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ALISON COMENSOLI

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games

Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight

Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav’nly song?

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REFRAIN Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Then how all the reindeer loved him, As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nose Reindeer You’ll go down in history.

Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

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Oh Holy Night

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WITH WANGARATTA CONCERT BAND, JEFF NYE, JOHN VAN RIET, PHILLIP TAYLOR & SING AUSTRALIA CHOIR

Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining.

It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘til he appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn, Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices, Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born, Oh night divine, Oh night divine.

We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.

CHORUS O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light.

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand.

So led by light of star softly gleaming, There came the wise men from Orient land.

The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our friend.

He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King. Before him lowly bend, Behold your King. Before him lowly bend,

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign.

CHORUS Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, voices raising, Worshiping God on high.

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Truly he taught us to love one another, His law is love and his gospel is peace.

Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease, Sweet hymns of praise in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise his holy name.

Christ is the Lord. Oh praise his name forever.

His power and glory ever more proclaim, His pow’r and glory ever more proclaim.

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb.

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

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Rally fuels servo fight 2500 residents send clear message g to Woolworths

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By SIMONE KERWIN An estimated 2500 people rallied in Wangaratta’s central business district yesterday, protesting against the proposed Ryley Street Woolworths-Caltex 24 hour service station.

School children, parents with prams, young people and the elderly marched from Merriwa Park, along Ryley Street, down Ford Street and into Ovens Street, gathering outside the Safeway carpark to register their concerns about the location of the proposed facility.

Santa even made an appearance, carrying a sign saying, ‘They don’t fuel me’, and passing cars honked their support for the cause.

No Safeway Servo Community Group spokesman, Simon Quilty, said the turn-out was “way beyond” his expectations, with the vocal marchers at one point covering a stretch from inside Merriwa Park, along Ryley Street, to the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre in Ford Street.

“I think it sends Safeway a clear message,” Mr Quilty said.

“I’m confident council will vote against the proposal, and we are building a community war chest to

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 UNITED FRONT: Jane Kealey and Chris Dwyer, and their children Lucy, Greta and Edward, all marched in the rally. PHOTO: Cheryl Browne fight at VCAT (the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).”

Mr Quilty said he had fought to hold back emotions as he led the group, which chanted, ‘No Safeway servo - no way!’.

Among the marchers was Angela Reynolds, with her children Dan and Jesse Hughes, and their grandmother Joy Hughes.

“The kids were very keen to

march,” Ms Reynolds said.

“Dan is seven, and is very vocal about it.

“He doesn’t like the idea (of the service station) at all, and wants to change schools if it happens.”

Joy said the proposed service station was “just not on”.

“I might be in St Catherine’s one day, and I don’t like the idea of it,” she said.

St Catherine’s resident, Harold Vearing, said the concept proposed for Ryley Street was “the stupidest damn thing I’ve ever seen”.

Mr Vearing said he and wife June moved into St Catherine’s in August, and he was keen to attend the protest rally.

He said he was concerned both about the construction process, and the traffic hazard the complet-

ed service station would present to the area.

“Everybody is concerned —it will affect everybody within a kilometre,” Mr Vearing said.

Chris Dwyer and Jane Kealey and their three children, Edward, Greta and Lucy, were also among the horde of marchers.

With all three children attending St Patrick’s Primary School next year, Mr Dwyer said the increased traffic in the area was the family’s main concern.

“Woolworths has submitted plans which don’t mention the school,” he said.

Ms Kealey said the increased traffic would “take away the independence and freedom of children walking and riding to school”.

Mr Quilty urged those attending yesterday’s rally to ring at least five people to encourage them to take part in today’s planned boycott of Safeway in Wangaratta.

Woolworths has issued a response of sorts to the rally and planned boycott, with the message in an advertisement on page 19 today saying the petrol station would “bring more choice, value and convenience to Wangaratta while using the most modern environmental technologies”.

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THUMBS UP: Despite running in a 100km relay from Mount Hotham, Marian College Year 10 student Emily Masin still had energy to pose for the camera last Friday as she ran into Myrtleford with 49 other students. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Running for a cause Marian M i 100 relay l y returns after f three h yyear hi hiatus,, raising i i g$ $6000 ffor sick i k kid kids A 50-strong 50 t group off Marian College students ran into Myrtleford under a glaring sun last Friday in the final leg of the Marian 100 - the school’s 100 kilometre relay from Mount Hotham to Marian College to mark the final day of their school year.

Bedecked in pink t-shirts emblazoned with sponsors, the students entered Myrtleford at around 2:45pm to sounds of ‘Eye of the Tiger’, running on the Great Alpine Road with a police escort before turning up Clyde Street and making their way to Marian College.

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Park and reached the school to the cheers of parents, teachers and St Mary’s Primary School students.

“It was tough,” year 11 student Sam Rossato said.

“On the mountain it was beautiful - the air was still cold.

“But when we got down the hill it started getting hot and I think a lot of us got cooked pretty quickly.

“I just knew it’s for a good cause - I think just put

your head and keep h d down d dk running.”

According to teacher and Marian 100 co-coordinator Davina Perkins, the students had been training two lunchtimes a week during the final school term for the relay, which raises money for Camp Quality, a charity for children impacted by cancer.

The relay was made up of a series of five-kilometre legs, with a small group of students running each leg while the others were travelling along the route in a bus.

For the final leg into Myrtleford all students met

att the Myrtleford th former f M tl f d butter factory and ran as a group.

Sam said he completed five legs of the journey about 25 kilometres.

He said it felt amazing to finish the relay.

Teacher and relay cocoordinator Tony Cuskelly said conditions had been “absolutely idyllic”.

“It was a beautiful sunrise,” he said.

It was the first Marian 100 since 2019, due to COVID19-related restrictions, and Mr Cuskelly said he had been worried the annual relay was over.

“I thought the Marian 100

may have ended or h d d three th four years ago, I really did,” he said.

“It’s the sort of event that needs momentum and enthusiastic staff, staff that were prepared to put themselves to the sword for two lunchtimes for about 15 weeks.”

Mr Cuskelly also thanked the local business sponsors for their willingness to support the event.

According to Ms Perkins, as of Monday morning they had not completely assessed the total raised from the relay, however, she said the event usually raises between $5-6000.

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Cat Empire to front EMERGE flood recovery event Sunday GOTAFE and Music Victoria have announced popular band The Cat Empire will headline the EMERGE flood recovery event being held in Shepparton this Sunday.

The award winning Melbourne-based band that has performed together for over 20 years will be supported by local artists JB & Me, Bricky B, Tenielle McKenzie and Drmngnow.

Neil Morris is a proud Yorta Yorta rapper, dancer, artist and actor and performs under the name Drmngnow and he is one of four local artists to perform at the EMERGE event.

Neil was personally impacted by the floods; his music studio in Mooroopna was inundated with flood water and is currently undergoing works to repair the damage.

“I think there is a real fragility to human nature in times of natural disasters like a flood,” he said.

“Seeing that fragility shows us how connected we are as people and how we can all move together, to live together in the best possible way in the community.”

GOTAFE CEO Travis Heeney said the EMERGE event is a chance for the community to reconnect and enjoy a relaxing afternoon together.

“Everyone is welcome bring your friends and family along for a fun day out.”

The EMERGE flood recovery event will be held from 1pm to 6pm at Fryers Street Shepparton, in front of the GOTAFE and La Trobe campuses, with free entry for all.

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Triumphant return for Tour of Bright AFTER three years, cyclists returned en masse to the Alpine region for the Tour of Bright last weekend, with the local Alpine Cycling Club (ACC) making a strong showing.

According to ACC communications officer Laura Gray, nearly 400 riders registered and raced over the weekend, and the warm conditions were a marked difference from the last Tour of Bright in 2019 when snow fell.

The weekend’s first stage, called the Gaps Loop, was a loop from Bright to Ovens, across to the Kiewa Valley Highway via the Happy Valley Road, and south to Tawonga before heading finishing on the Tawonga Gap Road.

The second stage was a time-trail to Martins Bridge in Wandiligong and back again.

The third stage was a race from Bright to the top of Mount Buffalo.

CLOSING SOON: The Myrtleford ANZ bank branch is set to close in May next year.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Myrtleford ANZ branch to close

By BRODIE EVERIST

CHAMPION: Australian national champion Luke Plapp won the Gap Loop stage.

PHOTO: JP Ronco

Mayor flags cuts in government funding

By BRODIE EVERIST ALPINE Shire mayor John Forsyth has said he expects less government funding opportunities for local projects - and one local government association agrees.

At the November 8 council meeting, where Cr Forsyth was elected mayor, he said shire needs to become more resilient due to the risk of funding cuts.

“We are faced with a lot of funding cuts - we’ve had three major funding cuts I think just recently,” he said.

Cr Forsyth clarified the funding cuts were referring

to three unsuccessful funding applications by the shire - the shire-wide Tracks and Trails Masterplan, the Dederang Recreation Reserve Master Plan and the Kiewa Valley trail extension.

“Alpine Shire officers were really confident that we would get the funding to do those pieces of work,” he said.

“I think it possibly is becoming a little bit more indicative of where the government sits with the amount of funds that they’ve got available to throw around the regions.

“We have to be a little bit cognisant of the fact that

coming up in 2023, and 2024, there may be fewer funding opportunities.”

However, Cr Forsyth said they did receive a successful funding application for the concept design for the Bright Skatepark upgrade.

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) president David Clark said costs for council projects are increasing and lashed the Victorian Government for failing to keep up with adequate funding.

“Across the last five years, three quarters of local government capital programs have been funded directly by councils, either with

cash reserves, through borrowing, or asset sales, but they can’t keep doing it all alone,” he said.

“Communities need funding that responds to their local needs, not what fits on a campaign calendar in the Premier’s comms office.”

The MAV is a peak body for local government in Victoria.

According to Mr Clark, a recent MAV survey found that 95 per cent of councils reported that the cost of delivering at least one type of infrastructure had risen by more than 10 per cent in 12 months - buildings and drainage being the most affected.

The survey also revealed more than half of councils had experienced cost increases of more than 25 per cent.

A Victorian Government spokesperson said the government has invested more than $36b in regional Victoria.

“This record funding has created thousands of jobs, grown local industries and businesses, and built hundreds of projects that matter to our regional communities,” they said.

“Regional Victoria received 35 per cent of all new infrastructure investment in our 2022-23 budget.”

THE Myrtleford ANZ bank branch is set to close in May next year.

In an email sent to customers last Thursday, the bank told customers the branch on 23 Clyde Street would permanently close on Wednesday, May 17 2023.

The email said customers can still access their branches in Wangaratta, Wodonga and Albury.

“Every day more of our customers are choosing the convenience of doing their banking when and where it suits them,” the email read.

“Through our digital channels and contact centres, you can now manage most of your banking from the comfort of your home, office or while you’re on the move.”

ANZ district manager Gurjot Thandi said 91 per cent of Myrtleford customers prefer alternative banking methods such as online and mobile banking.

“Our customers can also use the atmx on Clyde Street, and any other atmx ATMs Australiawide at no charge as well as ATMs operated by the other major banks, fee-free,” they said.

“Customers can also withdraw money using EFTPOS facilities at the Coles and Foodworks supermarkets in Myrtleford, along with other major supermarkets Australia wide.”

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Central Opportunity 106 Rowan Street • 3 bedroom family home including spacious home office or craft room.

• Master bedroom is located at the front of the house includes ensuite & walk in robe.

• Generous sized open-plan kitchen & dining room with a great size walk in pantry/ butler’s pantry.

• Enjoy the resort style of living with outdoor undercover deck area and entertaining space overlooking inground solar pool.

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Gorgeous on George

2/18 Williams Road

9 George Street • Desired street central to Wangaratta City Centre, walking tracks, schools, coffee shop.

• Updated bathroom, expansive ceilings & timber floors throughout.

• Practical kitchen with feature opaque window, ample bench space, marble bench top and open plan dining space adjacent • Additional studio/workshop suiting a variety of uses / potential used as a third bedroom.

• Ducted heating, evap. cooling & gas log fire.

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Stand Alone Townhouse

Step Right In

Beautifully Renovated

3/49 Williams Road

33 Esmond Street

15 Esmond Street

• 2 bed low maintenance central townhouse

• 3 bedroom family home on a 664m2 approx.

• Open plan light & bright kitchen & dining area & separate lounge

• Open plan kitchen, adjoining meals/dining

• Both bedrooms have BIR’s • All year round comfort with evap. cooling, split system & gas heater

• Formal North facing lounge room • Separate second living area • Gas heating & reverse cycle heating/cooling

• Single garage with access to rear yard

• Paved alfresco area

• Close to Appin Street shopping complex, schools & bus stop

• Carport with additional space for a trailer

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• Secure shed/garage with power

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FOR SALE $459,000

• Beautifully renovated three bedroom brick home in a prized street in the west end • Abundant natural light, spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living area. 2pack shaker cabinets & stone benchtops.

• Master bedroom & two further guestrooms, generous in size, fitted with built in robes • Bathroom inc separate bath, large walk-in shower with frameless glass & sep toilet.

• Expansive covered decked outdoor living space complete with ceiling fan

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• Two bedroom brick veneer unit with BIR • Reverse cycle split system heating & cooling • Bathroom with separate toilet • Gas cooktop & electric oven • Brick 2x2m shed & single carport • Perfect for investor, first home or downsizer • Estimated rental return of $330-$350/week

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The Work is Done 20 Maxwell Street • First home or potential investment opportunity close to schools & local shops • 3 Bedroom plus study brick veneer home • Separate living, combined kitchen & dining • Neat bathroom with shower & sep. toilet • Updated ducted gas heating & evap cooling • Double carport with electric roller door • New Colorbond roof, carpets, vinyl flooring, plaster, awnings, flyscreens and restumped

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Options Plus

Ready to Build

Invest or Downsize

Sizzling Sisely

1/9 Sisely Avenue

Lot 12 Lendamm Tce, Waldara

307 Greta Road

1/64 Sisely Avenue

• 347m2 of easy to manage land, with two street frontages.

• Perfect block to build your next home or investment property • Less than 2kms to Wangaratta CBD

• Rare occasion to secure a titled block of land that is ready to build on NOW! • Located in the exciting Fithall Park Estate • 4226m2 allotment with a generous building envelope • Services available; natural gas, town water, low pressure sewer system, power, telecommunications & NBN • Magnificent opportunity to build your dream home and enjoy space and privacy

VACANT LAND - 347m2

VACANT LAND - 4,226m2

FOR SALE $164,000

FOR SALE $450,000

23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663

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• Sturdy 3-bed brick home with separate bath, shower and toilet

• Well maintained red-brick townhouse

• Combined kitchen and dining room with adjoining sunroom & separate living

• Formal dining, spacious living

• Ducted evaporative cooling plus wood fire and split system in the living room

• Generous kitchen with gas cooktop & oven

• Three bedrooms all with BIRs • North facing sunroom

• Under cover back verandah with secure yard of approx 580m2, generous sized shed

• Bathroom with sep shower, bath & toilet

• Full-length carport meeting the shed will

• Single lockup garage with electric roller door

comfortably accommodate three vehicles

• Perfect home for first home buyer or investor

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• Gas heating & evaporative cooling

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“ROSES”

348 LEE MORRISON RD MURMUNGEE

CENTRAL CHARMER 16 CHISHOLM STREET, WANGARATTA

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Auction : December 21st at 11am - Onsite Michael Everard

Dave Colvin

Bid online via Anywhere Auctions:

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Set in a prime coveted Wangaratta location this iconic residence on a generous site of over 930m2 reveals a wealth of period treasures from a by-gone era, circa 1930.

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Original dark timber panels, deep skirting boards, patterned cornices, brick surround open fireplace, ornate ceilings and exceptional leadlight windows & doors.

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Central gas heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning & fully functioning open fireplace.

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Spacious main bedroom with modern ensuite including walk-in shower.

Family sized bathroom servicing the further two additional bedrooms.

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Recently renovated open, light flooded family room, updated high quality kitchen and living area with plenty of space to accommodate a snug or home office.

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Private, level landscaped garden with extensive paving and raised garden beds.

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Venture further down the path to the high bank and water views of the King River.

23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663

www.elders.com.au

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Address | 28 Green Street, Wangaratta

ELEGANCE IN ELITE PRECINCT

Wangaratta property of ˦˜˚ˡ˜Ё˖˔ˡ˧ ˣ˥˘˦˘ˡ˖˘ ˔ˡ˗ spectacular proportions, “Rapallo” is majestic Italianate architecture that retains the exceptional elegance of its era yet performs ˣ˘˥˙˘˖˧˟ˬ ˔˦ ˔ ˙˔ˠ˜˟ˬ ˥˘˦˜˗˘ˡ˖˘ ˥˘˦ˣˢˡ˗˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˘˩˘˥ˬ ˣ˥˘˦˘ˡ˧ʠ˗˔ˬ ˗˘ˠ˔ˡ˗ ˪˜˧˛ ˦˧˘˟˟˔˥ ˦˨˖˖˘˦˦ʡ The botanic beauty of the ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˚˥˔ˡ˗˘˨˥ ˢ˙ the external aesthetics create a ˦˧˨ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˜ˡ˧˥ˢ˗˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ˔ ˦˘˥˜˘˦ of unforgettable spaces, both ˙ˢ˥ˠ˔˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˙˔ˠ˜˟ˬ ˙ˢ˖˨˦˘˗ʟ ˪˛˘˥˘ ˖˛˔˥˔˖˧˘˥ʟ ˤ˨˔˟˜˧ˬ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˠ˙ˢ˥˧ ˙ˢ˥ˠ ˔ˡ ˜˥˥˘˦˜˦˧˜˕˟˘ ˖ˢˠ˕˜ˡ˔˧˜ˢˡʡ ʵ˘ˬˢˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˜ˠˣ˥˘˦˦˜˩˘ ˣˢ˥˧˜˖ˢ ˪˜˧˛ ˦˧˨ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˧˘˥˥˔˭˭ˢ Ђˢˢ˥ʟ ˜ˢˡ˜˖ ˖ˢ˟˨ˠˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˕˔˟˨˦˧˥˔˗˜ˡ˚ʟ ˔ ˕˥ˢ˔˗ ˘ˡ˧˥˔ˡ˖˘ ˛˔˟˟ ˟˘˔˗˦ ˬˢ˨ ˧ˢ ˔ ˦˘˟˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˚˘ˡ˘˥ˢ˨˦ ˟˜˩˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˧˘˥˧˔˜ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔˥˘˔˦ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˦˘ˣ˔˥˔˧˘ ˠˢ˗˘˥ˡ ˞˜˧˖˛˘ˡ ˛ˢ˦˧˦ ˔ˡ ˔˕˨ˡ˗˔ˡ˖˘ ˢ˙ ˖˨ˣ˕ˢ˔˥˗˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˣ˔ˡ˧˥ˬ ˦ˣ˔˖˘ʟ ˦˧ˢˡ˘ ˦˨˥˙˔˖˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˤ˨˔˟˜˧ˬ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˔ˡ˖˘˦ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˙˔ˠ˜˟ˬ ˔ˡ˗ ˖˔˦˨˔˟ ˠ˘˔˟˦ ˔˥˘˔ Ђˢ˪ ˦˘˔ˠ˟˘˦˦˟ˬ

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Agent

| Nicole Dunstan

Phone

| 0439 356 968

Price

| $1,850 000

STUNNING SANCTURY OF LUXURY AND LIGHT

Address | 11-13 Meldrum Street, Wangaratta ˢ˨˧ ˧ˢ ˔ ˙˔˕˨˟ˢ˨˦ ˢ˨˧˗ˢˢ˥ ˧˘˥˥˔˖˘ ˪˛˘˥˘ ˕˔˥˕˘ˤ˨˘ ˔˟˙˥˘˦˖ˢ ˖ˢˠˣ˟˜ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ ˣˢˢ˟˦˜˗˘ ˟ˢ˨ˡ˚˜ˡ˚ ˙ˢ˥ ˬ˘˔˥ʠ˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˝ˢˬˠ˘ˡ˧ʡ ˈˣ˦˧˔˜˥˦ ˧˛˘ ˢ˩˘˥˦˜˭˘˗ ˠ˔˦˧˘˥ ˕˘˗˥ˢˢˠ ˘ˡ˝ˢˬ˦ ˔ ˪˔˟˞ʠ˧˛˥ˢ˨˚˛ ˥ˢ˕˘ʟ ˟˨˫˨˥˜ˢ˨˦ ˘ˡ˦˨˜˧˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˕˔˟˖ˢˡˬ ˩˜˘˪˦ʡ ˃˘˥˙˘˖˧˟ˬ ˣˢ˦˜˧˜ˢˡ˘˗ ˢˡ ʤʥʫʧ ˦ˤˠʟ ˢ˩˘˥˟ˢˢ˞˜ˡ˚ ˀ˘˥˥˜˪˔ ˃˔˥˞ ˔ˡ˗ ˔ short stroll to the CBD, “Rapallo” is a ˛ˢˠ˘ ˥˜˖˛ ˜ˡ ˣˢ˦˜˧˜ˢˡʟ ˣ˥ˢ˩˘ˡ˔ˡ˖˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˟˜˩˘˔˕˜˟˜˧ˬʡ

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| Nicole Dunstan

Phone

| 0439 356 968

Price

| $1,250 000

Address | 35 Wonga Park Drive, Wangaratta

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE

ND Houses Pty Ltd

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WARMLY ENTICING, SUPERB LOCALE

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Address | 36 Vernon Road, Wangaratta ˦˨ˣ˘˥˕ ˦˧ˬ˟˘ ˔˟ˢˡ˚˦˜˗˘ ˔ ˧˥˔ˡˤ˨˜˟ ˣˢˢ˟ ˡ˘˦˧˟˘˗ ˜ˡ ˔ ˣ˥˜˩˔˧˘ ˚˔˥˗˘ˡ ˦˔ˡ˖˧˨˔˥ˬʡ ˄˨˔˟˜˧ˬ ˙˘˔˧˨˥˘˦ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘ ˗˨˖˧˘˗ ˚˔˦ ˛˘˔˧˜ˡ˚ʟ ˘˩˔ˣ ˖ˢˢ˟˜ˡ˚ʟ ˗ˢ˨˕˟˘ ˕˔ˬ ˦˛˘˗ʟ ˦˜ˡ˚˟˘ ˖˔˥ˣˢ˥˧ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˨˧ˢˠ˔˧˜˖ ˪˔˧˘˥˜ˡ˚ ˦ˬ˦˧˘ˠ ˔ˡ˗ ˙˥ˢˡ˧ ˚˔˧˘˦ʡ ˇ˛˜˦ ˛ˢˠ˘ ˜˦ ˣ˘˥˙˘˖˧˟ˬ ˣˢ˦˜˧˜ˢˡ˘˗ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘˔˗ˬ ˧ˢ ˘ˡ˝ˢˬʡ

Mobile: 0439 356 968

KIA EV6 AWD GT-LINE (DUAL MOTOR)

ROAD TEST

BY CHRIS RILEY BACK in the 1960s Gerry Anderson created the puppet phenomena Thunderbirds.

The puppets or marionettes later grew into real life actors in shows like UFO and Space: 1999, complete with space-age clothing, architecture and futuristic cars that made a buzzing, turbine-like sound.

I suspect many car designers have spent too much time watching sci-fi shows because most seem to think EVs should come in a futuristic package, with form taking precedence over functionality.

Kia’s first dedicated, fully electric vehicle, EV6, is an example.

It looks and feels more like a statement of what is possible rather than a real car, one ready to take on the demands of the weekly grind or occasional trip to the tip on Saturday with a back full of crap.

EV6 may be Wheels’ Car of the Year and there are certainly many things to like about the car, but it’s not the most practical thing we’ve driven -- not by a long shot.

STYLING It’s a long, wide car at almost 4.7 metres and 1.9 metres across, with an oh-so-long 2900mm wheelbase.

But the proportions are not what we have come to recognise as ideal, with a short bonnet and hindquarters that bracket a long cabin.

After all, there’s no gasguzzling ICE to accommodate up front.

The batteries take up a bit of space though, sandwiched and spread out under the floor.

To placate traditionalists, a grille of sorts remains at the front.

Unlock EV6 and flush-fitting, body-coloured door handles

pop out in welcome.

Black A-pillar, wing mirrors and beltline garnishes complete the look, with full-width tail lights and a stylish rear wing.

Prices start from $72,590 for the EV6 Air RWD. EV6 GT-Line RWD is priced from $79,590, while top of the range EV6 GT-Line AWD is priced from $87,590.

Our test vehicle, the GT-Line AWD, came with the options of premium paint ($520) and a second cable that allows the car to be hooked up to a payas-you-go charger ($583), taking the price to $88,693 before on-road costs.

Like all Kias, it’s covered by a 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty. Unlike others, pre-paid service plans are available.

INFOTAINMENT Infotainment consists of a 12.3-inch touchscreen, with built-in navigation, with AM/ FM and DAB+ digital radio, Bluetooth, together with wired Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay plus ‘Sounds of Nature’ ambient background noise.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Air is the more range focused of the trio, with 168kW of power and 350Nm of torque and a range of 528km, while RWD GT-Line with the same powertrain is good for 504km.

GT-Line with AWD adds a second electric motor and produces a combined output of 239kW and 605Nm, along with a range of 484km.

All are powered by the same 77.4kWh battery pack, which is located under the floor and weighs 477kg, with a single speed reduction gear transmission.

Moving through the grades, energy consumption ranges from 16.5 to 17.2 to 18.0 kWh/100km.

SAFETY Five-star safety starts with seven airbags, a rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines, plus Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with car, pedestrian, cyclist detection (and junction turn assist).

DRIVING There are four selectable drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow which also change the look of the instruments.

Adding some drama to the drive experience is Active Sound Design (ASD) with a choice of artificial engine sounds and custom setting.

With this much power and torque under foot and all that torque available in a flash, EV6 has plenty of get up and go, with 0-100km/h in the AWD taking a rapid 5.2 seconds.

With a burst of speed, overtaking can be accomplished virtually at will, but it’s a weighty device and wants to run wide in corners. Steering is heavy and uncommunicative.

EV6 has powerful braking too, perhaps too strong at times, or more specifically - irritatingly abrupt.

It pulls up with a jerk and releases with a lurch, and can be difficult to control in close manoeuvring.

One way to avoid this happening is one-pedal driving, using the regenerative brake system that is controlled by the steering wheel paddles normally devoted to gears.

In this way, the car slows when you lift off the accelerator -- to a complete stop if necessary.

An electric parking brake is provided, but instead of being located close to hand in the centre console, it’s relegated to a position to the right and below the dash.

More jerkiness follows.

Try releasing the brake and

moving off in reverse if you’re parked on a slope.

A dab on the accelerator pedal is required and is liable to result in an intake of breath as the car shoots backwards.

EV6’s space-age look is polarising.

Some people love it, others hate it.

Facing the wrong direction, the pop-out handles are awkward to use and for a 4.7 metre vehicle getting in and out is not as easy as it should be.

The door openings are large, but a low roofline and relatively high seating position compromise access, together with the sunroof that further reduces headroom. Watch your head and hold on to your sunglasses.

Ditto for rear seat passengers, with an elevated seating position and low hanging roof, and surprisingly little legroom considering the length of the car.

Getting into the car for the first time I was confronted with a washed-out instrument panel with pale blue lettering on a white background that was difficult to see in sunlight.

I was later able to change this to black after finding the appropriate setting in the infotainment system, but for the first few minutes I was flying blind.

The luggage area is quite large with a hidden area underneath for cable storage, along with a smaller boot at the front of the car, but alas no spare tyre.

A tyre repair kit is provided instead.

Oh, and in case you’re wondering, it can tow a 1600kg load.

Most annoying was the location of the charge port. In Niro it is sensibly located at the front, but in EV6 it is cleverly concealed near the driver side tail light. The location necessi-

tates backing the car in to access power.

Charging can take a looong time with a standard powerpoint, down to as little as 18 minutes for 80 per cent with a 350kW DC commercial charger.

Even fully charged the system reported a distance to empty range of 412km - some 70km less than claimed.

Stranger still, after travelling a few kilometres to do some shopping, the range actually went up a few kilometres rather than down, even though the battery dropped to 97 per cent.

At the end of the day, we were getting 17.0kWh/100km after about 400km of mixed driving.

After all the EV6 hype, it’s a mixed bag and something of a let-down.

Until now Kia’s ergonomics have been a shining example of simplicity. Who let the nerds out?

SUMMING UP It’s a halo model for the brand, pure and simple.

Cashed up nerds will want one.

Lesser so, user-choosers, who will be drawn to the usual lineup of Euro suspects.

Who then does that leave?

It’s a fairly short, exclusive list at $90K by the time you put it on the road.

Just over 500 EV6s have found homes in Australia this year.

Over the same period, Kia has sold four times as many

Stingers (and they reckon its days are numbered).

No doubt, the arrival of the EV6 GT will give the figures a bit of a bump - but after that, who knows?

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Vineyard heralded for top drop

A UPPER Everton vineyard is home to Victoria’s best Chardonnay, according to this year’s Melbourne Royal Wine Awards (MRWA).

Thrilled Indigo Vineyard chief executive officer Rob Hawkings said the 2021 Secret Village Chardonnay had won the top award in its category.

“We were pretty chuffed when invited to the presentation night for the awards,” he said.

“We knew Secret Village had been awarded a gold medal but not for the best Victorian Chardonnay.

“It’s a Chardonnay that has been an award winner since we started the vineyard some 20 years ago.”

Rob said without a doubt Beechworth was best known for its climate and soils for a consistently great production of Chardonnays.

“It’s about growing good, high-quality fruit and the right grapes where seasons have an impact as well,” he said.

“We have multiple clones but the thing that determines success gets down to a fine detail of ripeness and picking on the right day.

“You have to get it right in the vineyard.

“It’s getting everything right that makes all the difference as well as the choice of the oak barrels to mature the wine where we use French Oak, and the fermentation process

where we use wild yeast.”

Rob said the win had been a team effort with viticulturist and vineyard manager Dan Abotemy and cellar door manager Andrew Doyle - both winemakers too - assisting in tasting and testing vineyard wines and helping with decisions around blending and bottling.

Indigo Vineyard is nestled in the Upper Everton foothills not far from Beechworth.

The winning award notes described the Chardonnay as “a lean and complex Chardonnay presenting a restrained, steely backbone embracing grapefruit, lemon, lime zest and white peach, with alluring hints of flint and spice”.

CHUFFED: Indigo Vineyard’s chief executive officer Rob Hawkings with the prized trophy and award-winning Chardonnay.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Anglican flock welcomes new shepherd

NEW ROLE: Reverend Matthew Healy (left) with Wangaratta Anglican Bishop Clarence Bester after Fr Healy’s induction service in Beechworth as priest-in-charge of newly combined Beechworth and Yackandandah parochial districts.

PHOTOGRAPH: Michelle Bester

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A PACKED Beechworth Christ Church St Peter and St Paul drew parishioners from the town, Eldorado and Yackandandah for a special service for the new priestin-charge last week.

The Reverend Matthew Healy was confirmed with an induction and licensing service of the newly combined Anglican Church parish and parochial districts of Beechworth and Yackandandah.

Bishop Clarence Bester of the Wangaratta Anglican dio-

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cese officiated, supported by archdeacon and vicar-general Neil Hicks, canon Scott Jessup from Rutherglen, and Christ Church priest Father Gunnar Rippon.

Father Healy has most recently been vicar of St Bartholomew’s Church in Richmond.

He previously served at St Peter’s Eastern Hill in Melbourne’s city precinct and earlier in Wangaratta, Shepparton and Benalla.

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Bishop Bester said the new ministry arrangement across parishes is the fourth

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co-operative model in the Wangaratta diocese, which stretches from Corryong to Barmah and south to Kilmore and Buxton.

Fr Rippon acted as precentor at the induction service while Christ Church organist Sandra Williams directed the music and Fr Healy’s wife Katherine Presleyn led psalm 95.

Members of the parochial districts’ congregations also presented Fr Healy with local produce as gifts of welcome for his family.

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Public notices

Public notices

Public notices

Free Parking this Christmas Parking is free in the Rural City of Wangaratta during the festive season!

From Friday 9 December 2022 to Sunday 2 January 2023, make the most of shopping locally but don’t forget that time limits still apply!

Rural City of Wangaratta is happy to support local businesses and the big message is Shop Local Wangaratta!

Council Meeting

For more information please visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/shop-local.

The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held Tuesday 13 December at 6pm.

The meeting will be held at Wangaratta Government Centre and members of the public will be able to attend in person.

There is also the ability to watch live via Council’s YouTube channel or view a recording of the meeting: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/councilonline.

Questions can be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au before 10am on 13 December. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the meeting.

Agenda/Items to be discussed can be found on Council’s website from 4pm this Friday afternoon www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/agendas.

To register your attendance please email r.golia@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Are you looking to send your child to kinder in 2023?

Wangaratta Children’s Services have places available in the following programs: r *OUFSHSBUFE ZFBS PME r *OUFSHSBUFE ZFBS PME r 4FTTJPOBM ZFBS PME Kinder in 2023 is free for all families.

For more information please visit https://www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/Residents/Families-and-children/KinderLong-Day-Care Our early childhood educators will inspire your child’s thinking and learning!

Corncob Boulevard Playspace

Wangaratta Children’s Services are recruiting!

If you would like to join a committed team of childhood educators passionate about providing support for families and children in Wangaratta - work with us!

The Children’s Services Centre is a great place to grow your career. Your natural passion and warmth will inspire children’s thinking and learning with the support of fellow educators and centre management - a world of opportunity awaits! We’re currently offering a sign-on bonus to permanent staff members at the Centre who pass their probation period. For more details please visit https:// candidate.aurion.cloud/wangaratta/production/.

Council would like to improve this playspace!

What would you like to add, change or improve – let us know by completing this form

Or emailing council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au with subject line Corncob Blvd Playspace by 18 December 2022.

Wangaratta Board Games Club Summer is here and to celebrate there is a whole season of events planned in the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Summer in the Parks calendars have been sent to some households across the municipality and they are available in general stores, and at Customer Service in the Government Building. For all the details please visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/sitp.

The next game day is on Saturday 10 December from 10am–12pm at the Wangaratta Library.

Board games are a fun, social hobby that people of all ages and from all backgrounds can enjoy.

The Club meet at the Library on the second Saturday of the month.

No need to register just get along and give it a go!

Positions vacant

Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

16 Days of Activism The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is underway across the world. The Rural City of Wangaratta is committed to reducing the incidence of violence in our community and is an active participant in this campaign.

To get involved please visit the Government Centre and collect a Respect Is card from Customer Service to write what Respect Is to you. This card will be added to our collage making a statement of what our community would like to be.

The Beacon will be lit orange this Friday 9 December to mark a brighter future, free from violence.

Together our community can address gender-based violence.

Become part of a vibrant group of people who share a passion about arts, culture, heritage and events within the Rural City of Wangaratta.

This committee actively participates in shaping the future that makes our municipality such a wonderful place to be.

If you have skills in tourism development, business, arts, culture, heritage, events management and events promotion - and loads of enthusiasm and ideas around how to make Wangaratta great, we would love to hear from you!

For more information and to download a nomination form please visit, https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/YourCouncil/Committees/Arts-Culture-and-Heritage-AdvisoryCommittee.

Maintenance Worker

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Case Manager Support Worker

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These positions close Monday 12 December 2022 at 3pm Child Care Centre Coordinator

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Childcare Educator L3

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Early Childhood Teacher

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These positions close Monday 20 February 2023 at 3pm For further information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/about-council/careers

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday 17 December 2022.

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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

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Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Monday 19 December 2022.

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North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be emailed to Group Editor Jeff Zeuschner at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

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Administrative and Customer Relations Officer Full-Time We are seeking applications from suitably experienced and enthusiastic people for the position of Administrative and Customer Relations Officer.

Working with the Customer Relations team you will require high level administration and communication skills and a commitment to providing quality customer service.

The position has a variety of tasks where you will use your skills and experience in the area of customer service, reception, cashiering, computer operations and general administration.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager People and Performance Janine McMaster on 03 5760 2661.

Administration and Customer Relations Officer – Tourism Casual Do you love being organised and helping visitors to have a great time?

Have great interpersonal and communication skills?

Customer focused?

If you have answered yes to all, Benalla Rural City Council is the place for you as we are seeking an enthusiastic Administration and Customer Relations Officer to work across multiple locations including the Benalla Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre, Benalla Performing Arts Centre and Events.

Must be available to work weekends and out of hours, be able undertake a variety of tasks using your skills and experience in customer service, reception, cashiering, computer operations and general administration.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Economic Development and Sustainability on 03 5761 2243

Rutherglen We are 100 year old boutique winery situated near Rutherglen.

A multi award winning winery and the home of Three Chain Road Distillery and we are looking for people with a zest for life, an enthusiastic nature and a love of wine and gin to share the story of our award winning wines and gins and world famous fortifieds.

Buller Wines is a destination for quality wine, exciting new gins, fabulous food, fun events and celebrations.

Come and be a part of our team!

With new accommodation soon to be opened we have a number of exciting positions available. Great pay to be offered.

Cellar Door Manager Casual or Part Time Cellar Door positions Accommodation Manager DTC Manager If you are a people person with a passion for hospitality then we have a role for you.

Some weekend shifts will be required.

Please send CV and cover letter to admin@bullerwines.com.au

WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL

Are seeking suitably qualified applications for the following vacancies: Visual Arts Teacher (TFI 579) Full Time Position and Ongoing

Job #1320559 - Application closes 14/12/2022

We are seeking applications for a Botanical Gardens Supervisor who is suitably qualified and experienced.

Job #1320341 - Application closes 14/12/2022

To be successful you will have a qualification in Horticulture or related significant experience in a similar field. Experience working within a Botanical Gardens or heritage listed property is desirable. A current Victorian Driver Licence including driving of a light vehicle is essential.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on 03 5760 2695.

Download an Employment Information Pack for any of these positions at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone 03 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Wednesday 14 December 2022

Full Time/Casual Position Experience in Excavator, Bulldozer and grader operations would be highly beneficial.

Must be able to work in a team environment and be able to work individually.

Please call Lee-Ann 0407 769 591 or email woodgrub@mansfield.net.au

JOBS AT INDIGO Schools & Public Education Officer • Beechworth • Full time • $63,66.08 - $66,907.88 pa, plus super Applications close 4pm Friday, 13 January 2022 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to apply.

Botanical Gardens Supervisor Full-Time The role will be responsible for maintaining reserves, parklands, streetscapes, and the Benalla Botanical Gardens for the enjoyment of the community.

Now Hiring

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Science Teacher Full Time Position and Ongoing

Integration Aide Part Time Position and Ongoing

Job #1320250 - Application closes 13/12/2022

Front of House Reception Part Time Position and Fixed Term

Job #1320267 - Application closes 13/12/2022

Specialist Mathematics Classroom Teacher Full Time Position and Ongoing

Job #1320337 - Application closes 14/12/2022 Incentives for Mathematics position: a salary range above the successful applicant’s experience level, a monetary commencement bonus of up to $10,000 and other relevant incentives.

Contact Principal Dave Armstrong for details on 03 5723 0500 and apply through Recruitment Online.

Finding the right job for you matters to us

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Now Hiring TIP TRUCK DRIVER The successful applicant will: - Hold a HC licence with at least a years experience - Hold a white/red card - Have a strong work ethic and customer skills - Be able to work independently and in a team environment - Experience in 18 speed manual is a must Call Lee-Ann on 0407 769 591 or email woodgrub@mansfield.net.au

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REAL ESTATE RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATION POSITION We are looking for a motivated and driven receptionist to join our professional and friendly team.

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Royal Freemasons Benalla Aged Care Home Employees at Royal Freemasons appreciate the great benefits of tax-free salary packaging, free training courses, and flexible fortnightly rosters so you can enjoy a work-life balance.

We are currently offering permanent and casual vacancies in the following roles • • • • • •

Enrolled Nurses (EEN) Registered Nurse (Division 1) Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Hospitality Assistant (Dining & Kitchen) Resident Support Assistant Housekeeping/Laundry Assistants

We offer the following • FREE Traineeships (Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care) • FREE Online accredited training and courses to upskill • FREE Vaccine programs to all staff and exceptional OHS standards • Encourage people unskilled or returning to the workforce to apply • Encourage school students that are seeking income while studying • Generous tax-free salary packaging which increases your income • Industry placement and employment for Nursing and Healthcare students • Leading not-for-profit organisation where you are truly valued • New established home in Benalla with Café, parking and safe modern equipment To apply for these roles please go to our careers page on our website www.royalfreemasons.org.au or email recruitment@royalfreemasons.org.au or drop in and see us 107 Thomas Street, Benalla, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

We are also seeking Volunteers that might be interested in supporting residents for a few hours with lifestyle activities such as painting, trivia, bus outings, reading and music therapy.

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ELLIS (nee Carstairs) Helen Jean 26/6/1946 – 04/12/2022 Age 76 years.

Beloved wife of David.

Dearly loved mother of Julie, Michael, Dennis (dec), Rodney (dec), Paul and Matthew.

Much loved Grandmother of 6 and Great Grandmother of 2.

For funeral details see later newspaper or contact northeastfunerals.com.au

ELLIS, Helen.

Our darling sister and sister-in-law.

How can our worlds ever be the same without you in it.

Helen my sister, my friend, my soul mate, Through the years, the smiles and the tears we have shared our lives.

The loss is immeasurable but so is the love you have left behind.

You loved so hard and brightened the lives of so many.

We will miss you in so many ways.

God has you in His keeping and we have you in our hearts.

Until we meet again, ~ Fred and Dick.

ELLIS, Helen.

Our sweet Aunty Helen.

We were blessed to have you in our lives.

Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a lifetime of beautiful memories, and you were the most beautiful soul.

Thank you for a lifetime of love, it was a gift to know you. ~ Dee and Chris, Becca and Bluey, Bernie and Adrian, Daniel and the kids.

ELLIS, Helen Jean.

Most beautiful, kind-hearted soul.

Forever in our hearts.

Truly missed forever.

Rest in peace. ~ Love Bianca, Aaliyah, Sandi and Jasmine.

GRAINGER, Wallace Ernest.

Passed away peacefully at Rangeview.

7/9/1928 – 1/12/2022 Beloved husband to Merle.

Loving father of Suzanne (dec), Lynn (dec), Ian and Glenn.

Father-in-law of Naomi.

Pa to Alexsia, Mikylle and Knakita.

Rest in peace my darling.

A private Funeral Service has been held for Wallace.

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HALL, George Rufus.

SESSIONS, Reginald James (Reg).

MATTHEWS, Betty.

The family of Reg Sessions is saddened to announce his passing on December 4, 2022.

Aged 81 years.

14/5/1939 – 11/12/2019

31/12/1952– 4/12/2022 Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Aged 69 years.

Loved Dad to Jayson and Jake.

Grandfather of 3 grandchildren.

Always loved.

Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Marg, Marg and Ian (dec), Judy and Kevin, Alan (dec), Sue, Elaine and Ken.

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HILL (nee Mildren), Elizabeth Ethel (Beth).

9/1/1936 – 6/12/2022.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Beth.

Dearly loved and sadly missed wife of Rob, Mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Michael, Sue and Brett, Lee and Neal (dec), Graeme and Jacqui, Adored Nanny to 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

‘Always look on the bright side of life’ Funeral to be advised.

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At peace with her beloved Jack.

Mum, mother-in-law and Nan. Thank you for a lifetime of love and support and the adventures we shared.

Thank you for the example of your love and devotion to Dad and your unwavering love of family.

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TWO of Australia’s finest musical theatre and operatic performers, Marina Prior and David Hobson, lit up the lawns of St Catherine’s Aged Care yesterday afternoon for an unforgettable pre–Christmas concert.

The pair are currently on an encore tour of their hit production, ‘The 2 Of Us’.

In an up close and personal mode, they entertained the large audience with back–stage and life stories and, accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, performed their classics from productions such as The Phantom of The Opera, Cats, Evita, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and La Boheme, to name but a few, as well as favourites from their award–winning albums.

The St Catherine‘s concert was not part of the scheduled tour, just a stop off to bring some joy to the residents and staff.

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BEREAVEMENT THANKS CROSBIE, Alexander (Alex).

HILL Elizabeth Ethel 9/1/1936 – 6/12/2022 A funeral service to honour the life of Elizabeth Hill will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta at 2pm on Thursday, December 15, 2022 followed by burial at Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Elizabeth’s service can be viewed via live stream at northeastfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

A private funeral will be held for Marie.

McDONALD, Marie Isabel May.

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McDONALD, Marie.

Devoted wife of Jack (dec) and mother and mother-in-law of June and David Kay, Joye and John Podubinski, John and Sal McDonald, Barry and Maiken McDonald, Maree and Rob Newton.

Nan to 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

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FUNERALS The family of Marie is saddened to announce her passing on December 5, 2022 at Northeast Health Wangaratta.

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SESSIONS The Funeral Service to honour the memory of Mr Reg Sessions will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2pm.

A private cremation will follow this Service.

Light refreshments will be served in the Memories Room following the Service.

At peace now with your beloved Jack.

18/3/1997 – 25/9/2022 We would like to sincerely thank our family, friends, and neighbours for all their ORYH VXSSRUW ÀRZHUV FDUGV SKRQH FDOOV PHVVDJHV YLVLWV R൵HUV RI NLQGQHVV DQG YHU\ generous gifts of food on the passing of our much-loved son and brother Alex.

We are truly appreciative to all our places of work for their support, Wangaratta Flooring Xtra, Watters Electrical and especially to Hargreaves Joinery whom formed a guard of honour at Alex’s funeral.

Thank-you to Mason Park Funerals and our celebrant Christine for all their help and guidance in providing a beautiful, caring, and professional tribute to Alex. Also, to our dear friend Gerard Ryan who delivered a heartfelt, touching, and humorous eulogy for Alex.

We are overwhelmed and grateful by everyone’s generosity who so kindly donated to Alex’s GoFundMe account. Also, to everyone who attended Alex’s funeral, it was very heart-warming to feel the support, love and care on such a wet and heart wrenching day.

We are forever grateful and thankful to each and every one of you. ~ Ken and Tania, Sophie, (Benjamin), Emma, and Charlie Crosbie.

Easing floods A $4 million upgrade to drainage at Wangaratta’s Newman Street hopes to aid further business growth in one of the city’s key industrial areas.

With Bunnings Warehouse earmarked to expand its footprint with a larger premises at the corner of Tone Road and Newman Street, mayor Dean Rees believes the latest street works and development of other

$4m Newman Street works to improve drainage, help beautify area

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private land would entice prospective commercial enterprises.

Cr Rees said works will improve Newman Street with kerb, channel and drainage because the area

currently floods quite regularly after a small downpour.

He said there will be drainage areas out the back of the council depot which will take all the water away from the street.

“It will encourage existing business owners to really tidy up their properties because it is a main link in Wangaratta and it has

been downgraded for a long time,” Cr Rees said.

“With the expansion of the existing Bunnings building as well, it will really tidy up the situation.”

There is still private land on Newman Street owned by the Judd Group and Cr Rees said this could offer more scope for development in the area.

“Industrial land is super

tight at the moment so hopefully private land in the street will be developed by existing or incoming businesses,” he said.

Council this week awarded the contract to Hill’s Civil Contracting to carry out kerb and channel works, a retarding basin in Avian Park and the installation of a pump station.

Works will start in

February 2023 and take about 10 months to complete.

Council received $3.376m in funding via the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts under Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.

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~ John, Sal and Sarah.

~ Gwen, David, Chris, Marylyn, Alison and families.

WATSON McDONALD, Marie.

The members of the Probus Club of Wangaratta West Combined would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marie McDonald.

Marie was a foundation member of the club and will be sadly missed by all members of the club.

The funeral service of Mrs Theresa Watson will be held at St Mary’s Parish Centre, 29 Lawrence Street, Myrtleford at 1pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 followed by private cremation.

Remember your loved one in a lasting way The memory of a much loved family member or friend can live on through a donation to your local health service - Northeast Health Wangaratta. Your memorial donation can assist in securing the continued availability of comprehensive health care locally.

The bereaved family will be notified of your memorial gift according to your wishes and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. For further information or to make a donation please contact: Community Engagement Team (03) 5722 5069 or PO Box 386, Wangaratta, Vic 3676.

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SPORT

Hotshots finishes up for 2022

By DOUG SMITH

WITH 10 young players contending the race for the trophy at the Hotshots League and Hotshots, in the end it was winner Ella McGauran who came away with the chocolates and second place went to Sam Girolami, and Issy Bradley finished third.

Well done to all who participated.

It was a close match to the end and we’re looking forward to seeing you in term one 2023.

A great thanks to all the All Stars coaching staff - Mark, Tilly, Jess, Gertie, Henry, Matilda and Olivia.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas.

WINNERS: (L-R) Sam Girolami, Ella McGauren and Issy Bradley all finished in the top three.

FUTURE STARS: Wangaratta hotshots players had an excellent term of tennis.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, December 3 Mixed Pairs Championship Aggregate Stroke Scratch winners: Leeanne Carmody and Andy Senkic 166, in a playoff with Di Murphy and Jack Stamp.

Nett winners: Leeanne Carmody and Andy Senkic 143.

Ball winners: Kellie and Wayne Roberts 145, Di Murphy and Jack Stamp 150.

NTP: 4th Di Murphy, 8th Ros White, 13th Di Murphy, 17th Di Murphy.

Saturday, December 3 Stroke A Grade winner: Peter Glidden 73.

B Grade winner: Leslie Naidoo 72.

C Grade winner: Mal White 71.

Ball winners: Ben Honeychurch (2) 73, Col Braden 73, Mick Lugg 74, Glenn Ryan 75, Joe Marjanovic 75, Nigel Cooper 75, Alex Jones 76, Peter Ford 76, Pat Ernst 77.

Super Nine Club Shirt: Wayne Roberts 22.

Aroma Deli: Stan Goldsworthy 22.

2 Balls: Danny Potter 21.

Sunday, December 4 Stableford Winner: Shane Andrewartha 43.

Ball winners: Andrew Senkic (2) 39, Kellie Roberts 38, Mick Reidy 37, Wayne Hibberson 34.

NTP: 4th Kellie Roberts, 8th Sam Neave, 13th Andy Senkic.

Tuesday, December 6 Invitation Day 4BBB Jubilee/Visitor Winners: Faye McLeed and Vicki Moorhead 44.

Runners Up Merideth Badrock and Liane Graham 40.

3rd Place: Jackie Rubira and Ros White 38.

4th Place: Annie Brown and Chris Boseley 36 Jubilee/Jubilee Winners: Lyn Male and Jackie O’Brien 44.

Runners Up Wendy and Robyn Hogan 41.

Ball Winners: Mary Jones and Erika Lombard 40.

Ange Mitchell and Sue Clayton 39.

Di Tyrell Miller and Marilyn Pane 36.

Frances Duffy and Judy Fogarty 36.

Lois Sanderson and Linda Stone 35.

Beth Dobson and Helene Gallo 35.

NTP: 4th Wendy Hogan, 8th Glenda Woods, 13th Erika Lombard, 17th Mary Jones.

Wednesday, December 7 Stableford A Grade winner: Gordon Paterson 37.

B Grade winner: Peter Geldens 39.

C Grade inner: Ric Chivers 36 Ball winners: Andy Walker (2) 37, Barry McLeod 35, Doug Ritchens 35,

Ian Mills 34, Peter Challman 34, Geoff Gourley 33, Jim Moore 33.

NTP: 4th Barry McLeod, 8th Dave Richards, 13th Brian Thomas, 17th Keith Moorhead.

Wednesday, December 7 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Dylan Pool 20.

Runner Up: Sam Richards 18.

3rd Ethan Bell 18.

B Grade winner: Paul Nolan 21.

Runner Up: Brian Luxford 21.

3rd: Leo McCoy 19.

NTP: 4th Dylan Pool, 8th Wade Goodwin.

Secret 6: Kuret Schubert Birdie: Michael Webster Raffle: Neil Mckinnon Friday Twilight 9 Hole Competition December 2 Winner: Karen Smith 19 Points.

Runner up: Bob Haynes 18 C/B Points.

Ball winners: Dawn Fleet 18, Phillip Winnell 18, Sam Antonacci 17, Graeme Ray 16, Neville McCormick 16, Bruce Woodward 16, Ray Hutton 16, Barb Woodward 16, Darren Burns 16.

Wednesday and Saturday at 9am and Wednesday (twilight) at 6pm.

Visitors are welcome.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

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

President Janet Kelly 0429166016 or Secretary Terry Wilson on 0417326739

TARRA GOLF CLUB

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB

RESULTS Saturday, December 3 The members played the full course for the first time after many weeks of wet weather and parts of the course being unplayable.

A stableford event was played by both the men and ladies with the men’s winner being Pete Nolan with 32 points and the runner up Lindsay Steer with 30 points.

NTP: 4th Lindsay Steer, 8th Leo McCoy. Ladies winner was June Christesen with 31 points.

Golf to be played on Saturday, December 10 will be decided on the day.

Hit off times for Tarrawingee are 11:30am rollup for a 12 noon start and members are asked to be in attendance at that time to enable the program for the day to be organised.

The members would like to thank those men responsible for the work to get the sections of the course that had been left unattended for several weeks due to the wet conditions back to a playable condition.

Many thanks.

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

WAREENA PARK BOWLS

WOMEN’S Competition: November 29 Women’s 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Karen Smith 18 C/B. Runner Up: Maggie Ray 18 C/B. Ball winners: Barb Thomas 18, Marg Price 16, Lorraine Adams 16, Carolyn Sullivan 16, Jill Halbwidl 16, Barb Woodward 16.

Men’s Competition November 30 Competition: 9 hole Stableford Winner: Bill Griffith 18 Points.

Runner Up: Graeme Beale 16 Points.

18 hole Stableford Winner: Phillip Moss 40 C/B. Runner up: Graeme Ray 40 C/B. Ball winners: Dean Campagna 40, Max Webster 39 C/B, Bill Dodd 39, Brannan Duffy 37, Phillip Winnell 36.

NTP: 4th Neil Membrey, 7th Dean Campagna, 9th Dean Campagna, 11th Bill Dodd, 13th Phillip Moss, 16th Dean Campagna.

Women’s Competition: December 1 Women’s 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Karen Smith 20 C/B. Runner up: Maggie Ray 18 C/B. Ball Winners: Carol Coghill 18 C/B, Lorraine Adams 18, Dawn Fleet 17.

November Monthly Medal December 3 A Grade winner: Darren Burns nett 66.

A Grade runner Up: David O’Brien nett 69 C/B. Ball Winners: John Southwell 69, Michael Webster 70, Stephen Smith 65, Arthur Ingarfield 68, Darren Hovey 69, Hayden Sharp 69, Brannan Duffy 69, Matt Nicolosi 70, John Mullins 70, Andrew Donald 70, Derek Hawksworth 70.

B Grade winner: Jake Burns Nett 68 C/B. B Grade runner up: Mark Hall Nett 68 C/B. NTP: 4th Trevor Clark, 7th Glenn Burns, 9th Darren Burns, 11th Darren Burns, 13th Michael Webster

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, December 5 are as follows: Heather Gulbin and Nathan Reynolds d Lauren Kazenwadel and Terry Wilson 7/5, Dawn Wind and Joan Dyson d Gabi Heywood and Cheryle Beckley 7/5, Angela Killingsworth and Elaine Mudge d Maureen O’Keefe and Bronwyn Townsend 7/6, Janet Kelly and Margaret Bennett d Elise Downes and Gavan Kelly 5/2.

Last Tuesday several members attended the Yarrawonga Croquet Club Christmas Social Day which included lunch at the Yarrawonga/ Mulwala Resort.

Playing times are Monday,

THIS week saw Wareena Park travel to Milawa for what was to be expected another tough match.

Team one (Betty, Rosemary, Val &Alice) struggled to stay in touch all day and went down 13 to 31.

Best player: Roger Dadd (Milawa).

Team two: (Jenni, Jim, Lola & Walter) played very well again and were the bright spot of the day winning 20 to 18 after a spirited battle.

Best player: Lola Clark (Wareena Park).

Team three: (Trevor, Barry, Neil & terry) failed to fire and trailed all day and eventually lost 10 to 24.

Best player: Jane Osmotherly (Milawa).

Next week we travel to Moyhu for the last match prior to Christmas break.

We are always looking for new players and if interested in giving bowls a go at a very friendly club you can contact our secretary Neil on 0422003604.

WARBY WALKERS Saturday, December 3 After several club members withdrew due to the “unseasonable” predicted hot day, a small but enthusiastic group ambled along three of the Winton Wetlands area’s designated short walks.

In rapidly warming conditions, we covered the almost 3kms of the Green’s Hill track enjoying fantastic views over the now full lakes and the accompanying massive bird life before walking the less than a km Humphrie’s Hill track in a slow fashion as “beware of snake” signs were evident.

The drive into the eastern part of the wetlands was less direct than normal as Boggy Creek Road is closed due to flood damage.

We then visited the Mokoan Hub for a delightful coffee and cake break, before exploring the one kilometre indigenous sculpture park (Lotipati Natjan Danak) and the beginning of

the Woodland Walk.

Coming Events Wednesday, December 14 WONP Billabongs and Ovens River Flats, Killawarra Michael, 0447 617 880 A medium loop walk of approx 14k on bush tracks among billabongs, creeks and the Ovens River flats at Killawarra.

There was an abundance of birdlife in this area the last time we completed this walk.

Friday, December 16 Christmas Party at 6pm for members, Bowmans-Murmungee Memorial Hall, 6 Neary’s Lane, Murmungee.

BYO BBQ, contact Kath (0401 752 550) or Marita (0427 521 122) to book in; bring either a salad or sweet to share.

Sunday, December 18 View Point Nature Walk and Underground River Track, Mount Buffalo NP Cecily, 0490 024 471 An easy walk of approx. 9k through tall Alpine Ash Forest on a variety of terrain walking tracks and vehicle tracks, taking in Lake Catani, View Point Nature Walk, and the Underground River Track to Billson’s and Haunted Gorge Lookouts.

PICKLEBALL Round 8 scores Section 1 Carol O’Brien 45 - 31, Tim Oliver 43 - 36, Bryan Wilson 43 - 40, Les Goudie 36 - 41.

Klaus Kazenwadel 29 - 48 Section 2 Neville Bell 48 - 20, Ken Rogers 40 33, Tim Dickinson 32 - 41, Tracy Loyst 28 - 42, Chris Jamieson 26 - 40.

Section 3 Graeme Cripps 46 - 24, Rob Lowe 40 - 38, Jennifer Reid 37 - 36, Stefan Anderson 35 - 34, Nancy Reid 24 - 4.

Best 21 scores Wilson, Bryan 250/215, O’Brien, Carol 249/196, Oliver, Tim 245/203, Bell, Neville 229/200, Dickinson, Tim 224/234, Kazenwadel, Klaus 221/235, Loyst, Tracy 218/231, Goudie, Les 197/187, Johnston, Steve 177/198, Rogers, Ken 165/203, Cripps, Graeme 149/130, Reid, Jennifer 146/214, Hibbert, Amanda 133/161, Chivers, Tyson 132/79, Jamieson, Chris 130/148, Menon, Shankar 125/103, Gaudion, Ken 98/109, Hanratty, Mandy 91/67, Wearne, Andrea 68/72, Wilson, Hunter 67/91, Jenkin, Teague 48/29, McKenzie, Leanne 42/34, Lowe, Rob 40/38, Birch, Shannon 39/37, Dinning, Tanya 38/43, Anderson, Stefan 35/34, Boyd, Noel 33/39, Myles, Ken 30/39, Allen, Geoff 28/44, Reid, Nancy 24/4.

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WANGARATTA gallops Saturday

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12.16 T McCurdy Mp Ovens Valley Plate 1590m

TAB GUIDE

TRACK/RAIL

Apprentices can claim 3yo & up Maiden SW $27,000

Daily Double 8, 10 Early Quadrella 3, 4, 5, 6 Treble 8, 9, 10 Quadrella 7, 8, 9, 10 First Four All Races

TRACK: Good (4).

RAIL: Is out 4m from the 900m to the 400m, then true for the remainder.

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56 6.00 MASTER OF ILLUSION, A Magic Gust, Got Out The Fence, Impatient Miss 36s72 0s0 35 46 5s507

LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H - Trained on track. N - Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F - Fell.

P - Pulled up. L - Lost rider.

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

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58 530 I’m A Showie (2) J E & C Ledger ............L German 58 Make Me Boogie h (16) Ben Brisbourne................

58 46s26 Skyforger b (8) A & S Freedman............ R Downey 58 7s Aunty Doll (11) Adrian Corboy .................R Beattie 57.5 6s Miss Illuminate (15) L T Hope ........................J Hill 57.5 850s8 Siasha Jewel (9) Ms D Scott .................J Richards 57.5 0s7 Altered Ego (4) K L Corstens ..................L German 56 73537 Lotus Land h (14) Andrew Dale ............J Bowditch 56 34523 Miss Sassy b (12) Ben & J D Hayes ........... J Duffy 56 EMERGENCIES 15 59s97 Kupido (1) Paul & Tracey Templeton ....................... 59.5 16 3s Kimberley Pearl (3) C Maher & D Eustace .. L King 56 SKYFORGER, Ilikesooboogie, Miss Sassy, Lotus Land

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Rob Stribley Transport

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GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (6) Winds Of March tongue-tie on first time; (7) You Betcha Woo blinkers on again; (8) Cottonmouth blinkers off first time; (9) Botched blinkers off first time, visors on first time; (11) Emmjay, (12) Grinzinger Kirche blinkers on first time RACE 2: (1) Apollo Sun visors off first time; (2) Cesar Bessan winkers on first time; (6) Three Over Two blinkers on first time, gelded RACE 3: (4) Master Of Illusion winkers on first time; (5) Pontmeirion tongue-tie on first time; (6) Martini Blue gelded; (8) Neverending blinkers off first time, ear muffs off first time, ear muffs pre-race only on again, lugging bit on again RACE 4: (1) Family Zone noseroll off first time, tongue-control bit on first time; (2) Reward In Time gelded, lugging bit on first time; (4) Jumpin’ Jackant gelded; (6) Turbo Toronado blinkers on first time; (7) Awesome Senora lugging bit on first time; (12) Flying Emmy blinkers on first time, tongue-tie on first time; (15) Northern Sky blinkers on first time, ear muffs pre-race only on first time RACE 5: (3) Saltation cheekers off first time; (4) Toro Magic visors on first time; (5) Andros gelded; (7) Make Me Boogie gelded, noseroll on first time; (9) Aunty Doll ear muffs pre-race only on first time, tongue-tie on first time, winkers on first time; (10) Miss Illuminate cheekers on first time, ear muffs pre-race only on first time; (14) Miss Sassy winkers on first time; (16) Kimberley Pearl ear muffs pre-race only on first time RACE 6: (1) Morpurgo, (5) Saint Henry blinkers on again; (6) Barbaran winkers on first time; (8) One Hellofa Family visors off first time; (10) Lewandowski blinkers off again, winkers on again; (16) Grande Marengo visors on first time RACE 7: (8) Psycho Kate visors on first time, winkers off first time; (13) Frank The Yank visors off first time RACE 8: (9) Miss Epernay equicast on first time; (10) She’s Kerosene, (12) Tiara Jewel blinkers on first time; (13) Fields Of Barley norton bit on first time, winkers off first time; (15) Hartzer Park blinkers on again, lugging bit off first time, noseroll off first time, pacifiers off first time, tongue-control bit on first time RACE 9: (1) Tea Master blinkers off first time, cross-over noseband on first time; (10) Zoulon blinkers off again, noseroll on again RACE 10: (12) Seelie Queen cross-over noseband on first time, tongue-tie on again

Common Request dw (10) D S Archard....... J Lorensini 60 Rudebaker t (16) J A Fraser ....................... J Duffy 60 Serenaur w (9) Brent Stanley ....................... L King 60 He’s Run Away (7) A W Noonan .. Ms D Keane (a4) 59 Sorokin wh (15) Andrew Dale ...............J Bowditch 59 Ahadi Farasi cd (4) Debbie Delphin .......J Richards 57.5 Lambardi db (6) Ben & J D Hayes ......... R Downey 57 Psycho Kate tw (3) Robert Hickmott ...... L Riordan 56.5 Red Cracker dw (12) R F Donat .. Ms S Clarke (a1.5) 55.5 Don’t Rush Ruby d (14) P Donnelly SCRATCHED Keck dw (11) Ms A Macpherson ..Matt Chadwick (a2) 55 Wheal Rose d (13) C J Davis .. Ms T Chapman (a3) 55 Frank The Yank d (2) C J Davis .Rose Hammond (a4) 54 Koalabull d (1) C J Davis ........................................

54 EMERGENCIES 15 08807 Readily Rewarded d (5) C J Davis .........................

54 16 75935 Red Stiletto (8) Paul & Tracey Templeton .......J Hill 56.5 SERENAUR, Lambardi, Rudebaker, Red Stiletto 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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4.36 Insite Real Estate Handicap 1300m Apprentices can claim 3yo & up Rating 58 $27,000

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Autumn Rose d (11) John McArdle ................J Hill Hot Night w (18) S S Cunningham ............. J Duffy Secret Hero (12) P G Payne ........ Ms D Keane (a4) Estilled (7) G W Egan ............... Ms H Edgley (a1.5) Sestillia wn (3) Ms A Macpherson ......... R Downey Miss Epernay wn (4) Paul & Tracey Templeton .... L King She’s Kerosene (10) Patrick Keane ......... M Aitken All Too Tough (8) Brent Stanley ...............J Keating Tiara Jewel w (13) Reece Goodwin......J Bowditch Fields Of Barley w (1) Timothy Grace .. J Lorensini Albanian Eagle (2) Reece Goodwin........ L Riordan EMERGENCIES Hartzer Park w (16) Grant White .Ms S Clarke (a1.5) High Resolution t (6) C J Davis ..............................

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ROUND 9 PREVIEW: Saturday, December 10

Magpie cricketers hitting their strides

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

AFTER a delayed start to the year and some lacklustre performances, the Wangaratta Magpies A grade side looks to be finding the form which guided them to last year’s grand final match.

The ‘Pies sit at fourth on the ladder, easily within striking distance of a top two spot before the competition adjourns for Christmas after next week.

The only thing standing in their way is the ever-dangerous Yarrawonga Mulwala.

Often considered one of the top three teams in the competition, the Lakers are coming off a narrow victory over Beechworth.

Nevertheless, Magpies skipper Jack Davies said the Lakers always pose a threat.

“Yarrawonga Mulwala are always a tough outfit, they are as professional as it comes in our league,” he said.

“We know we have to be at our best to beat them, as do they to beat us.

“We will be worrying about what we do well to set us up.

“At the end of the day this is a massive game for both sides with the way the ladder currently sits.”

The Magpies have gathered momentum off the back of their decimation of Benalla Bushrangers last weekend, with strong performances with both bat and ball.

Magpies’ bowlers currently occupy the top two spots on the A grade bowling stat sheet, with Chris Clement (four matches, 11 wickets at 6.09) and Fraser Ellis

READY TO SOAR: Wangaratta Magpies will be looking to continue their form when they take on Yarrawonga Mulwala tomorrow. (four matches, eight wickets at 6.13) sure to trouble any batter.

Pranav Menon will be one to watch with the bat, having already hit 140 runs from five innings, with a number of other Wangaratta batters finding themselves in form.

“We started the season off really well considering the lack of prepa-

ration - after having a below par couple of weeks we feel like we are starting to hit good form leading into Christmas,” Davies said.

“We have a full squad to select from this week and with everyone contributing in one way or another there are certainly difficult decisions to be made.

“The batting order is something that will be tweaked slightly this week.

“We are still trying to find our best formula with the bat and how we can get off to a positive start.”

Wangaratta Magpies host Yarrawonga Mulwala tomorrow at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

In other A grade matches, Rovers United Bruck take on Benalla Bushrangers at the W.J. Findlay Oval, Delatite take on Beechworth Wanderers at Lords Reserve, and Ovens Valley will play the first match of the season at Myrtleford’s McNamara Reserve when they take on City Colts.

City Colts taking confidence into Ovens Valley clash

By WILLSON MACK

READY: City Colts are ready to take on Ovens Valley United this weekend.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

CITY Colts will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they meet Ovens Valley United this weekend.

The Colts have had a solid start to the season downing Benalla and Delatite before losing to reigning premiers Rovers United Bruck by 22 runs last weekend.

On the other hand, Ovens Valley are also in some great touch after beating Delatite by 91 runs and whacking 211 in the process.

City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins is confident his boys can come away with a strong result.

“I’m pretty confident going in,” Giggins said.

“You never know what you’re going to get with Ovens Valley but they made 211 last weekend, which is a pretty hefty score, so our bowlers are going to be up against it.

“We were happy with our efforts last weekend though, which gives us some confidence.”

Dylan Bursill was the star for the Tigers last weekend slashing 73 runs, while Seamus Phillips whacked 41 off 33 rocks.

“They’ve definitely got some depth with their batting,” Giggins said.

“They’ve got a few that can hang around and just tick the score over which can get annoying so hopefully we can get those guys out early.

“Dyl Bursill can play his shots and he must’ve done that last weekend so he’s one we’ll have to keep an eye on too.”

After restricting Rovers United Bruck to 140 after they were 0/38, Giggins believes his bowlers took plenty out of the loss.

“Our bowlers did really well to peg them back after they were 0/40 odd so they will take confidence out of that,” he said.

“We just couldn’t fire with the bat and were lacking one or two more scores.

“Hopefully we can take those efforts into this weekend.”

Tomorrow’s clash starts at 1pm at RC McNamara Reserve

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Warrior women ready for rematch AS the Country Basketball League starts to wind down before the Christmas break, Wangaratta’s women’s team are aiming to get an early present when they take on Wallan Panthers at Wangaratta.

Saturday’s match at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre marks a speedy rematch for the two teams, given the Panthers beat the Warriors 79-45 just two weeks ago.

Coach Scott Butler said the side was still reeling from their loss, but a home-court redemption could very well be on the cards.

“We’ve gone over a few things (at training), because last time we came out of that game we were a bit flat because of the loss, and I think the girls know they could’ve beat them,” he said.

“They (Wallan) are very capable of changing pretty quickly, and we had to be able to go with that to control the game.

“They started running the floor hard on us to wear us down a little bit, then they were quite comfortable in setting up offence and trying to slow the game down.

“We want a bit more heart on the floor, a little bit more passion would be nice - the girls have been a little bit down on themselves, and they carry that into the game, and I think they know that.”

The Warriors will be without steady heads Tessa Clayton and Ebony Norris, with some of the younger players needing to step into those roles to help Wangaratta get over the line.

“Tessa Clayton, she’s the real go-

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getter in the team, she never gives up from start to finish, so that’s going to be a bit of a loss,” Butler said.

“Ebony Norris plays in the middle very well, she just knows how to be there.

“They’re two big losses, two experienced campaigners, they’ve played CBL before and it’s going to be a big loss.

“I think we should be able to cover them - there was one game there in Shepparton where we had the full squad, so if we’ve got most of those girls we should be fine to cover them.”

Playing their first home game since November 13, Butler said the Warriors’ home crowd will be up and about, cheering the girls to a victory.

“It (a home crowd) does help them out, there’s no doubt about that, because a lot of their friends come and watch them and a lot of ex-CBL players come at watch them too which is really nice that those girls are still showing interest in what’s going on,” he said.

“It does give them a bit of a boost, definitely.

“It’s where the girls, especially the Reidy girls (Taylah and Jorja) play their best basketball because they’ve scored most of their points there on that court.”

Wangaratta Warriors take on Wallan Panthers tomorrow from 6pm at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre.

UNAVAILABLE: The Warriors will have to face Wallan without Tessa Clayton (pictured) and Ebony Norris.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Warriors return to clash with power sides

Domestic basketball season wraps up WANGARATTA Basketball Inc (WBI) have concluded their 2022 spring domestic season on Monday and Tuesday night which saw grand finals played and season MVPs awarded.

This season had a different look to previous years as the redevelopment works at WSAC had started, which saw the main court out of action for the entire season and WBI needing to use Cathedral College for games.

Wangaratta Basketball Inc president Adam Maher was stoked with the season.

“All grand finals were relatively close games which was great to see,” he said.

“It was a great season given the mess we had to work through with the stadium.

“But everyone who participated were all happy and smiling which is what it’s about.”

Grand finals results: U12 Girls: Oliver 17 (A. Chilcott 6) def O’Hea 2 (E. Fisher 2).

U14 Girls: Zavecz 30 (C. Liddell 12) def Oliver 18 (M. Humphry 14).

U16 Girls: Oliver 28 (S. Pellegrino 12, S. Sampson 12) def Zavecz 27 (S. Pasquali 9).

U18 Girls: Jackson 34 (M. Clark 11) def Zavecz 32 (C. Pasquinelli 12) - Season MVP: Milly Evans.

U12 Boys: Gaze 16 (O. Robinson 9) def Mills 15 (J. Campbell 7).

U14 Boys: Bogut 38 (H. Ackerly 23) def LeBron 32 (C. Bowman 12) - Season MVP: Cooper Cassidy.

U16 Boys: Bogut 73 (J. Ford 32) def Simmons 43 (C. Maher 28).

U18 Boys: Ingles 52 (O. Roberts 15) def Mills 42 (B. Paul 16).

Social Women: Storm 55 (T. Sampson 13) def Hotshots 21 (T. Thomson 8).

A Reserve Men: Tailgate Party 51 (C. Knowles 16) def Wizards 49 (J. Whitehouse 16) - Season MVP: Ned Turner.

A Grade Men: Chicago Nuts 41 (B. Appleford 15) def Dream Team 30 (L. Byrne 11) - Season MVP: Jayden Whitehouse.

By WILLSON MACK

DOUBLE-HEADER: Ned Turner and the Wangaratta Warriors return with matches against Wallan and Benalla this weekend.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

THE Wangaratta Warriors return to the court this weekend with a tough double-header.

Fresh off a bye, the Warriors will shape up against Wallan Panthers in Wangaratta, followed by a meeting with Benalla Breakers on their home track on Sunday.

Sunday’s clash will be the Warriors’ final game before the Christmas break, which will see them return to action against Benalla on January 7.

Wangaratta coach Adam Maher is sweating on availabilities.

“I’m not really sure who’s in at the moment, it’s going to be an interesting week,” Maher said.

“We’ve got two tough sides who are among the best in the competition so it’s going to be a hard road ahead.

“A few players have said they only want to play home

games so I’m in a bit of a rock and a hard place with that because I’m not sure what message I want to send.

“We’ve lost Daniel Becker though who was a committed player but him and his partner are moving back to WA.” Both teams have plenty of talent with Wallan’s Ryan Phillippe leading the league scoring with 201 points from eight games, while Benalla’s mercurial Eric Miraflores has shot 127 from six.

Maher admitted he’s now looking towards next year.

“I’ve got to the stage now where I’m now looking to next year and trying to retain the players that are keen on CBL,” he said.

“We might give some under 18s a go this weekend and hopefully they’ll stick around next year.

“It’s not ideal the way we’re looking but it is what it is.”

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of the day.

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Region gearing up for senior Country Week

By NATHAN DE VRIES

THE selection drums are starting to beat in the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association, as the senior representative cricket season bears down on the North East.

While the juniors are well and truly in the depth of their representative season, the senior side will head to the Melbourne Country Week Cricket Carnival from Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17, 2023.

The WDCA announced on their Facebook page yesterday the selection process had begun, with the association aiming for a squad of 13 players to compete against the best in the state.

WDCA president Justin Kelly said the return of the Country Week competition came at a great time.

“There’s been no Country Week for a couple of years now, just with COVID,” he said.

“Two years ago was their 100th anniversary, it’s a couple of years late but they’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of Country Week in February.

“We had a meeting on Wednesday night, the Victorian Country Cricket League sent us an email about four weeks ago.

“They’ve got 18 association who have accepted to go down and play.

“It’s a 50 over game, 50 overs each, and they play Monday to Thursday, then the top two in each division play off on the Friday in the final.”

Kelly said selecting players was based as much on availability as it was on skill.

“You probably never get your best side available, just with work commitments and family commitments and that,” he said.

“We’ll just catch up with two or three players of the best players from each team, see if they’re available and we’ll go from there.

“Some of the overseas players might be available to head down as well, so they might be handy players to have.”

The WDCA’s last Country Week title was in 2018, when City Colts’ Kent Braden led the side to a flawless victory in the division three competition.

With time still on their side, Kelly said the board would start reaching out to players to gauge their availability and willingness to represent the region.

“We might send off an email to some of the better players just with some details and just follow them up with a phone call to see if they’re available, see if they can get a week off work,” he said.

“It’s usually quite an expensive work for blokes to take a week off work.

“It’s still roughly eight weeks away - we might, by mid-January, narrow it down to 15 or 20 blokes and we might be able to have a couple of Sunday training sessions in Wangaratta.”

COUNTRY WEEK: Kent Braden (pictured) was captain of the last premiership winning Country Week side back in 2018.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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Finally, the weather gods are on turf club’s side THE Wangaratta Turf Club’s Christmas Party Race Day is finally here.

After being swamped with 154 entries the club has had to upgrade from a seven race card to 10 and with a predicted forecast of a sunny 27 degrees it’s set to be a great day’s racing.

The turf club has sold all marquee packages barring a few umbrella packages leaving just gen-

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eral admission tickets available at $25 for adults, $20 for concession, while children get in free.

Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett said

the club is expecting a decent crowd.

“We’ve been thrilled with the number of packages we’ve sold, we’ve only got a few umbrella packages available the rest are sold out,” Barrett said.

“We’ve had to go to a 10 race card now which will present a few extra challenges but it’s always exciting to have more horses competing on the day.

“It’ll be a great opportunity for local trainers, owners and spectators to hopefully find a few winners.”

The day will feature live music from Jade Gibson along the trackside lawns, with DJ Tubby on the decks from 6pm onwards, plus there’s a host of family entertainment in the kid’s precinct.

Gates will open from 11:30am,

with the opening race starting at 12:16pm.

Free courtesy buses to and from the track will be available with various collection points around Wangaratta, with buses to and from surrounding areas available at $20 per person, more information can be found on the club’s social media pages.

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RARING TO GO: (L-R) Local apprentice jockeys Hannah Le Blanc and Hannah Edgley, along with Harry Smith, Bonni Dalton, Tommy Smith and Van Dalton can’t wait for this weekend’s races.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Ovens and King board looking for new faces

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE board of the Ovens and King FNL will look slightly different for the 2023 season, following some changes in the board’s makeup.

After four long-serving board members - Peter Byrne, Stuart Hutchison, John Muraca and Peter Hines stepped down from the board in late October, several positions were available for the right applicants to help shape the league.

One seat was filled at the league’s annual general meeting on Monday, November 28, but AFL North East Border region manager Zac Hedin said there was still time to take advantage of the unique opportunity.

“We were able to fill one of those vacancies on the night with Kristi Hacket from Bright, she was president at the Bright FNC so she’s one of the new board members,” Hedin said.

“That leaves us with three vacancies still to fill, so they’ll remain open until we can find some people to replace them.

“We’ve been pretty lucky with the O&K board over the last five-seven years, it’s been pretty stable.

“Now we’re in a bit of a transition period so we’re on the lookout for anyone who might be interested in joining.”

In addition to filling empty seats, the league will need to elect a new chairperson and financial director, following Byrne’s and Hutchison’s departures.

“Prior to the AGM, clubs receive nomination forms to nominate people to go onto the board, or the board and AFL North East Border can go out and almost headhunt people to come onto the board,” Hedin said.

“They’ve got their minimum at the moment, they can continue to

function and operate as a board, but they’ll just have their three vacancies at the moment.

“It’s not desperate at this stage to replace them, but as appropriate people come along they can be added to the board.

“The board itself will have a meeting in the next week or two where they’ll elect a new chairperson, and there’s a financial director’s position available too, so that’ll be done in the next couple of weeks.”

Anyone interested in stepping up to a role on the board to help shape the league can contact a sitting board member or Hedin himself at zec.hedin@afl.com.au or on 0436 657 013.

NEW BOARD: Former Bright FNC president Kristi Hacket is one of the new members of the Ovens and King FNL board, with room for more.

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OFF THE PADS TYLER Schulze and City Colts will make the trip to Myrtleford to take on Ovens Valley United this weekend. It’s set to be the first game played at RC McNamara Reserve this year.

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Arendarcikas lands top gig Kane Arendarcikas has been appointed pp as ggeneral manager g of the Ovens and Murrayy FNL THE Ovens and Murray Football Netball League has appointed Kane Arendarcikas as general manager.

Arendarcikas was named the O&M’s operations manager in October last year but with the departure of Craig Millar, has now jumped into thew top job.

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the appointment.

“After an extensive search, we found our next general manager sitting in the office next to Craig,” Sinclair said.

“He came into the role at a difficult time with the league coming off two COVID-interrupted years and clubs grappling with the roll-out of the new PlayHQ game day software.

“Kane has been a passionate, dedicated and humble servant of the league.

“We’re extremely pleased

that he has accepted this role and we look forward to him transitioning into the GM role with the same passion and enthusiasm that he’s brought to the operations manager role.”

Arendarcikas couldn’t be happier to land the new role.

“I’m pretty excited to step into the role,” he said.

“It was probably a goal when I started out last year with the league, as operations manager, that the natural progression would be one day to take on this challenge.

“It may have come a touch early but the best laid plans in life don’t always work out the way you plan them.

“The last 12 months has given me good grounding.

“I’ve had incredible mentors along the way, particularly David and the board themselves; their knowledge and dedication to the league rubs off pretty easily through the office and the wider community we are as the Ovens and Murray.”

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