WANGARATTA’S Fergus McNamara, a 2022 Galen Catholic College year 12 student, and Rutherglen‘s Jaimee Gaston, who completed year 12 at Cathedral College last year, both have a passion for performance. The 18–year–olds have been selected to take part in a VCE showcase of Victoria’s top drama and theatre studies students from last year, and will reprise their performance exam characters in mid–March at Melbourne‘s Merlyn Theatre. Full story page 5
WANGARATTA district’s largest wine company says it is making inroads, but more still needs to be done to find alternative global markets since China imposed hefty tariffs in March 2021.
In an effort to offset the China downturn, Milawa-based producer Brown Brothers has been developing new and existing markets and relaunched wine varieties into the UK last year with a
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strong uptake.
Other Asian markets including South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines are continuing to support the company’s wine varieties.
For Brown Family Wine
Group (BFWG) export sales were mixed last year, as the first six months were strong, but slowed in the second half.
“We relaunched Brown Brothers into the UK with Orange Muscat and Flora, which has been very well received,” chief executive officer Dean Carroll said.
“In South Korea and Singapore we had built up stocks to combat the
increasingly challenging global logistics issues last year and as such we have been working our way through that increased stockholding which has now been done.
“We’ve continued to have good sales in other Asian markets such as Malaysia and the Philippines.
“The US has been down slightly although showing good promise for our
Tasmanian wines.”
Fruity styles like Moscato and Cienna continue to connect with overseas consumers and up and coming wines such as Fiano and Tempranillo are starting to be recognised and Pinot Noir from Tasmania continues to go from strength to strength.
Mr Carroll said BFWG has managed to maintain
its presence in China due to demand, albeit the going has been challenging in clearing customs and logistics, with exceptional delays causing out of stocks due to both government relationships and COVID staffing shortages.
He said it has put increased pressure on local producers where many have been in oversupply particularly in red wine.
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A CELEBRATION of professional development, excellence and service was recently shared at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway with the 2021-22 Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) Staff Awards.
More than 180 people attended the event, with recognition of service awards for staff who have been employed by the health service for 20-45 years.
Nick Creek is manager of reporting and analysis and was recognised for 25 years of service.
“I’ve been at NHW for 25 years, and over all things, I think the thing I appreciate most is being able to say that I am a part of a valuable asset to the community of Wangaratta and surrounding areas,” he said.
“While we are all ‘human’, and sometimes things don’t go to plan, the overall commitment from staff and volunteers over this time makes me very proud.
“Being in a non-clinical role, I am rewarded by being able to support others who have direct patient contact.”
Starting at NHW as a naive graduate 25 years ago, Nick completely underestimated how much Wangaratta hospital was using technology, before he saw how it could be used to improve work processes, and that it was essential to everyday activity.
“Back then, less than 10 staff actually had access to the internet, and there was no such thing as internal email, Wi-Fi, or Google,” he said.
“Now they are all essential tools and our dependency
on technology and systems is as important as ever.”
Some 10 scholarships were awarded on the evening to support the professional development of staff, with nine provided by community sponsors.
NHW chief executive officer, Libby Fifis, said the community sponsorship of scholarships was highly valued by staff and gave a strong connection to the values of the organisation.
“Our scholarship program is a really special part of our awards ceremony and the individuals and families that support our scholarships provide the opportunity for our staff to follow their passion and give back to the community through their professional development,” she said.
Board chair, Alison Maclean, presented the Board of Directors’ Scholarship to Lydia Cobham and Paul Jones.
Lydia is nurse practitioner in the emergency department and said she would use her scholarship to attend the Advanced Paediatric Life Support Instructor course in November 2023.
In advance of the course Lydia will attend to 10 weeks of rigorous pre-course work.
Lydia said the three-day course would provide her the instructional capacity to bring the knowledge back as the paediatric advanced life support practitioner.
“I have a passion for paediatric care and fostering an environment where we can share knowledge to improve our practice,” she said.
“I’m really grateful and
honoured to have the support of the hospital and see the value they place in nursing staff to participate in such a high-end program.
“I’m looking forward to making the most out of the opportunity and bring back as much as I can to the organisation.”
Paul Jones is a ICU liaison and acting nurse unit manager in intensive care and will attend the World Congress of Vascular Access in Canada in April 2023, where experts from across the globe will converge to discuss the latest evidence and best-practice.
Paul recently published an article about a successful mid-line project that he and others have worked on over the past few years.
Attending the conference will provide the opportunity to present his research on the international stage.
He said he was looking forward to learning from the experts and bringing best practice back to Northeast Health Wangaratta, working to improve the intravenous practice.
“After attending the conference we will try to analyse our best practice and how we can help our team deliver the best care for patients,” Paul said.
“I’ve been looking at this scholarship for many years and I’m really excited to be given this opportunity to discuss our practice with international experts and learn from the best in the world.”
With COVID putting a stop to an awards ceremony in 2021, 24 presentations were made to celebrate excellence in practice across clinical, medical and corporate operations, as well as leadership and customer service.
Mr Michael Falkenberg was recognised for his contribution over decades as orthopaedic surgeon with the 2021 Award for Excellence in Medical Services.
NHW has not experienced a day without cover for orthopaedic on call in 33 years, and Mr Falkenberg’s nomination cited his mentoring, teaching and examination roles as his “greatest strength”.
The acclaimed WB Richardson Award for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery
was awarded to Megan Coppolino for 2021 and Jenny Glover for 2022.
Jenny Glover has spent 18 years in community nursing and more than 26 years at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
Her nomination noted her being a “compassionate nurse, committed to evidence-based practice, who has provided dedicated care and consultation to her clients and their families... assisting them to achieve the best outcomes in their care”.
• A list of excellence awards and scholarship are featured on pages 22 and 23 in this edition, and further information on recipients, as well as recognition of years of service is featured on NHW’s website.
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A MAJOR push to replace gas run appliances with electric powered goods is one of the next items of Indi independent federal MP Helen Haines’ agenda when she meets with ministers to discuss the topic in the coming weeks.
She will be seeking government support in the way of no-interest loans for lowincome households to buy energy-efficient electric appliances.
“I am strongly in favour of both the federal and state
MP to ask ministers’ support for no-interest loans to assist households pp
governments introducing measures that make it easier for households to save on their energy bills,” Dr Haines said.
“Replacing old gas appliances with newer electric versions would mean significant savings for household budgets.
“But for most people, making the switch is far too expensive up front, and that’s where governments need to come in.”
Dr Haines said she is optimistic the government will
Brown Brothers making inroads overseas despite challenges
“No matter how you look at it, the loss of China has had a significant impact, previously being our biggest export market, on our growth aspirations but we are ready for any relaxing of trade limitations,” Mr Carroll said.
“Australia must build a greater opportunity for export sales of wine as we cannot sell all of our production potential domestically.
“We make exceptional and diverse wines that are not truly
take up a no-interest loan scheme like this, acknowledging that it would have an impact on the cost-of-living crisis and on lowering emissions.
Meanwhile, the Climate Council last week renewed calls for state governments to quickly deliver measures that help all Australians kick gas out of their homes for good.
“Australia’s cost of living crisis continues to bite, with energy companies passing on gas price hikes to con-
sumers even as they rake in massive profits,” Climate Council senior researcher, Dr Carl Tidemann, said.
“Ending our dependence on expensive, price-volatile gas should be a top priority for our leaders.
“Households can save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars a year by running electric heating, hot water, and cooking systems instead of gas ones, but the up-front cost of replacing appliances is a major barrier for many families to access these savings.
“The government can help all Australians enjoy the cost and health benefits of getting off gas with low or zero interest loans, as well as grants for low-income households, to replace gas appliances with electric ones.”
The Climate Council’s ‘Switch and Save’ report shows that Australian households can save between $500 and $1900 a year by kicking gas out of their homes, with payback periods as short as six years.
“It’s also time to prohibit
gas companies from charging exorbitant disconnection fees, and ensure that all new homes are gas-free, allelectric from the get go,” Dr Tidemann said.
Victoria and the ACT are leading the nation on policies that support gas-free homes.
Dr Tidemann said Victoria is ending forced gas connections in new homes, while ACT residents can access zero interest loans and grants to electrify their homes.
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES:
The first of the Wangaratta Concert Band’s free summer concerts will be at Rotary Park on Monday from 6.30pm. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Free summer music program in city parks
recognised globally and that takes a long term view with a clear message.
“Free Trade Agreements make great political statements but if there is no understanding of what Australia offers then it delivers zero.
“It’s incumbent upon governments, Wine Australia and producers to work together on a select number of markets and build a presence that recognises the wonderful quality and value we have.
“A singular approach such as what we saw in China over the last decade has been shown to not be the answer as there is significant risk when all your eggs are in one basket and political agendas can easily disrupt.”
Nationally, wine exports increased by one per cent in volume to 623 million litres and declined by four per cent in value to $1.94 billion last calendar year, according to Wine Australia’s export summary.
Diversification and intensification efforts of Australian wine exporters were also evident in the report, with exporters shipping wine to 120 destinations during the period, up from 112 the previous year and the highest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growth in the value of exports to Southeast Asia continued through the period with a 16 per cent rise in value to $305 million.
The first event for 2023 will be on Monday, February 13 from 6.30pm to 8pm when the concert band will be playing happy music for your entertainment in Rotary Park (corner of Swan Street and Yarrawonga Road).
This will be the first of the free summer concerts supported by Wangaratta council’s “Pitcher This” initiative, for the enjoyment of our community.
Bring a folding chair, a picnic rug, the kids, the dog, a few nibbles and drinks.
Lie back or dance to an eclectic mix of music - evergreen favourites, movie themes, rock, waltzes, marches and more.
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It won’t just be the physical presence of the Rovers Football Netball Club under 18s players that will be noticed at next month’s Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run, it will be the message they bring with them that violence and misogynistic behaviours are not okay.
The club has teamed up with the Centre Against Violence (CAV) for this year’s event and they’ll be running with a strong message at front of mind - to have respect for other people.
Club wellbeing and development coach at the Rovers Peter Rourke approached CAV and asked them how they could promote positive language within the club and educate players about how to be the best versions of themselves.
CAV chief executive officer Jaime Chubb, who is entering the 10km run, said the Rovers put their hands up and want to be leaders in the community, which is really important role for clubs like this to take on.
“We’re talking about everything from consent to healthy relationships and it’s about the community stepping up and saying things such as family violence and sexual assault are not acceptable and we’re all going to take responsibility for it,” Ms Chubb said.
“The Rovers see themselves as key players in that, so the relationship between the two organisations is pivotal.
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“Beyond that, this is an incredible thing for a football netball club to put their hands up and be part of.
“This isn’t something that often happens where we get clubs come to us and say we want to do things differently and we want to make sure our players are getting accurate information, and that they’ve been given language they can use to keep themselves safe or they can support their friends and family.
“They are being really proactive in that, which is unfortunately rare, but really powerful and we hoping other clubs and organisations want to get on board in the same way.
“It will give them the tools because we all see stuff happen and we don’t know how to address it and we walk past things that we know are not quite right.
Ms Chubb said it’s about giving, particularly young people, the language, the tools and the confidence about it and to also know in their own relationships what’s healthy and what’s not and to keep themselves safe and to be good partners.
Wangaratta Rovers under 18s coach Ben Talarico is aiming to
It’s about steering clear of misogynistic and derogatory language as there is no tolerance for that in this day and age.”
run in the 5km fun run and he’s thrilled to be a part of the initiative with CAV.
“When Peter Rourke brought the idea to me I thought it’s a great thing to expose the boys to because as much as we’re big on developing the boys’ football skills, we are also really big on culture and the way the boys hold themselves outside the club too,” Mr Talarico said.
“The initiative is about respect, especially to women and bad behaviour is not tolerated at all, and it’s about making sure they’re all aware of all the different forms of respect.
“By giving the boys examples of the proper way to treat people, it will hold them in good stead for the future.
“It’s about steering clear of misogynistic and derogatory language as there is no tolerance for that in this day and age.”
The club is looking to incorporate the initiative as a muilti-year program, not just a one-off idea.
All of the thirds players are expected to sign up for the fun run and be a part of the great local event.
“We’re massive on buy-in and we expect them to buy-in with any of the football stuff we put forward and this is no different,” Mr Talarico said.
Under 18s footballer Will Ashton is looking to sign up to the 5km fun run and he said the pre-season is going well with good numbers showing up to training.
“I know Ben and the coaches are big on being good people before being good footballers and this whole thing is really reiterating that, making sure we’re good people,” he said.
CAV’s Orange Door team leader Shannon Miller is due to undergo shoulder surgery soon so he will take on the 10km walk as one of his arms will still be in a sling at the time.
He has previously run in other events such as the 12km fun run in Melbourne and he’s happy to represent CAV in the fun run.
The Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run is on Sunday, March 19 and to enter any of the event categories visit wangarattamarathon.com.au.
TWO drama students from Wangaratta schools have been chosen to take part in a VCE showcase in the Merlyn Theatre at Melbourne’s Malthouse next month, following on from their stellar year 12 exam performances.
Jaimee Gaston, who completed year 12 at Cathedral College last year, and 2022 Galen Catholic College year 12 student Fergus McNamara, will be part of the Top Class Drama and Theatre Studies concerts in midMarch, presented by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, after being selected from their recent auditions.
Top Class features performances from students who received outstanding grades for their 2022 VCE performance examinations.
It aims to highlight the creativity of these emerging actors and theatre-makers, and to offer a representative sample of work for this year’s students and teachers.
For Fergus, next month’s concert will be the second time he’s been involved in Top Class, after being selected to perform his theatre studies monologue in
character as ‘a ballad singer’ from Bertolt Brecht’s ‘The Threepenny Opera’ as part of the 2022 showcase at Arts Centre Melbourne.
He was selected to audition after undertaking year 12 theatre studies as a year 11 student in 2021.
Having been part of Top
Class before, Fergus said he felt a little calmer going into this year’s performance, which features his interpretation of The Emcee, drawing on Bob Fosse’s 1972 film ‘Cabaret’, with the character comparing the world of the 1920s and ‘30s to present-day Australia.
“I chose this character because the dramatic potential was really good. When I watched the movie, I thought it was really profound for the time, and could see how it could work in an Australian setting,” Fergus said.
Fergus said the theme of apathy which runs through
‘Cabaret’ remained relevant today.
Jaimee’s solo performance focuses on Australian female magician Esme Levante, highlighting the story of a talented but littleknown homegrown star. She said she was keen to bring to light not just Le-
vante’s story, but the issues of discrimination and sexism in the entertainment industry.
“I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard Esme’s story before. She was only the third person in the world to escape from chains under waterafter her father and Harry Houdini - and was a trailblazer who was not afraid to speak her mind,” Jaimee said.
Jaimee has acted since she was six, having followed her older sisters into drama classes and never looked back.
“I think the nerves before performing are addictive; I just love the feeling before a performance. When I’m playing a character, I’m focused on the moment, and that for me is mindfulness,” she said.
The 18-year-old Rutherglen resident has been rising early lately to audition for acting schools in New York, where she hopes to travel later this year to immerse herself in the entertainment industry.
Wangaratta resident Fergus, also 18, is soon heading to Ballarat’s Federation University, where he will pursue his love of the stage by studying performing arts.
“I’m a little nervous because I don’t know anyone there, but also so excited,” he said.
LOCAL parents and carers of children with Type 1 diabetes will have the chance to gather and chat over dinner at the Pinsent Hotel next week.
Wangaratta resident Kylie Wealands said she had heard of similar events being held across Australia, through advertisements on Type 1 Foundation social media, and enquired about how something could be organised in the rural city.
As a result, the local dinner will be held at the Pinsent Hotel in Reid Street next Friday, February 17 from 7pm.
Kylie said the dinner would be an opportunity for parents of children with Type 1 diabetes to come together and discuss their challenges, strategies and achievements.
“Being a parent of children with Type 1 diabetes is unique, as it is a condition that requires constant monitoring; a lapse in monitoring can have dire consequences,” she said.
“That level of responsibility can be exhausting, and hopefully this is a safe place to speak to others who truly understand it, to feel comfortable enough to talk about it.
“I also hope that parents can share ideas around things that work for them and things that didn’t, as some parents have navigated through particular life stages, whereas others are about to enter them.”
Kylie said such a gathering had long been needed in Wangaratta.
“The parents I know have said that they wanted to speak to other parents, but just didn’t know how to make initial contact. This is especially true for parents of newly-
diagnosed children, as it is completely overwhelming, particularly if diabetes has never been a part of your life,” she said.
“There is also a strong correlation between siblings having varying autoimmune diseases.”
Kylie encouraged all parents or
FINAL sale dates for the Wangaratta Community Raffle are fast approaching, with all community groups and organisations expected to complete their sales by early next month.
In an effort to allow participating organisations to easily return their sold tickets, Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta members will man the Chisholm Street log cabin tonight, tomorrow and Friday between 4 and 6pm.
Members will be in attendance at the log cabin on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 4 and 6pm from February 22 until ticket sales officially close on March 10.
Any groups seeking additional tickets, or to arrange another time to return tickets to the log cabin, are urged to contact Geoff Dinning on 0418 530 242, Rob Tate on 0408 573 392, or Bev Maher on 0419 533 898.
carers of children with Type 1 diabetes to register and come along to the dinner. She hopes it will become a regular event which helps smooth the path for local families.
To register for attendance at the dinner, simply visit https://form. jotform.com/230162370216040
LOCAL artists only have until tomorrow to enter the annual Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize, to be held at the Memorial Hall in Rutherglen from March 10 to 19. For Arts Rutherglen, it is the sixth successful prize .
The total prize pool in 2023 is $14,350, growing year on year due to the generosity of the local business and private sponsors.
For more information go to www.artsrutherglen.com.au
Three- and Four-Year-Old Kinder is now free across Victoria at participating services — saving families up to $2,500 per year per child.
Over the decade, we’ll also transition Four-Year-Old Kinder into Pre-Prep to become a 30-hour a week program, and establish 50 Victorian Government-owned and affordable childcare centres.
Learn more at vic.gov.au/kinder
A STUNNING work of art created through a paint-bynumbers process, organised by the Friends of the Wangaratta Art Gallery and involving the Wangaratta community, is now on display and up for auction.
The collaborative painting, designed by acclaimed artist Fleur Rendell, was created through the collective efforts of participants from all walks of life.
The work has been professionally framed by local photographer and picture framer Marc Bongers - adding to its beauty and value.
The initial event, held in late 2022, offered a one-ofa-kind opportunity where attendees paid a fee to purchase and paint a portion of the overall artwork alongside the artist.
They were able to select the size and location of their contribution, with the goal of raising significant funds for the Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends volunteer committee.
The paint-by-numbers event was a standout moment on the gallery’s social events calendar, bringing together individuals in a funfilled atmosphere.
Over the past few weeks, Fleur Rendell has put the finishing touches on the work, making it ready for purchase.
The painting is now eagerly awaiting its new home and will be on view for the public to admire, in Gallery2 from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19.
The online auction is accessible via the gallery’s website at www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au and will be open from 10am on Friday, February 17, closing at 5pm on Friday, February 24.
The auction is open to bidders from across Australia, providing an opportunity for art collectors and enthusi-
asts to own this unique work of art.
Proceeds support Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends Incorporated which provides volunteer support for gallery events and exhibitions, donations to the Wangaratta Art Gallery collection and sponsorship of the annual Year 12 VCE Student Award.
A LOCAL woman accused of stealing more than $77,000 in weekly salary while employed by a local National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider will return to court later this year as she continues to fight charges. A two-day hearing was originally slated to begin on Wednesday, however, the matter was subsequently adjourned to commence on July 26. The accused and her defence attorney did not appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court earlier this week, as Magistrate Peter Dunn announced the hearing would be delayed.
“We are thrilled to see the painting come to life and are eager to see it on the wall of the highest bidder,” said committee treasurer, Pam Procter.
For more information on the painting and the auction, contact the gallery on 5722 0865 or by email at gallery@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Charges previously read before the court allege the woman gained advantage by deception by more than doubling her weekly pay rate through eight separate raises between June 2020 and May 2021. Her salary was alleged to have reached as much as $91.58 per hour, with her weekly salary $1770 more than had been agreed in April 2020 during a meeting with the business owner.
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YOUNG people are impressionable and while most parents go out of their way to educate their children in the best way possible, unfortunately other influences can sometimes have adolescents, and even adults, making the wrong choices.
Much has been done in recent years to grow awareness across society in relation to respectful relationships, behaviours and language towards and about women.
All you have to do is watch some of the older movies and you’ll realise how cringeworthy some of the language used back then was.
But society is still developing to become more inclusive in setting a landscape of equality for everybody.
Organisations such as Women’s Health Goulburn North East and Centre Against Violence have long been advocates for women’s rights in working towards making women and children safe.
Part of this is about working on how people are educated about respect and behaviours.
There are two stories in today’s Chronicle that explore how education around positive relationships and behaviours can influence change in society.
Wangaratta Rovers Football Netball Club under 18 footballers have taken it upon themselves to be better people in this space and this is a credit to them in leading the way (page 4).
There is also a story about Hazel Vaughan who has started up Young Women with Purpose seminars to help women realise they’re good enough as they are (page 11).
If we all start or continue to move in the same direction, you never know, real societal change could become a reality.
FACEBOOK users this week commented on our web poll, which asked ‘are you happy with design plans for the new $5 note to honour the culture and history of the First Australians?’
• Helen Senior: Yes the monarchy should be there. The $50.00 note the worthy recognition. $1.00 note was also. Not our fault the note was replaced by a coin.
• Timothy Thompson Simpson: The land of Aus-
tralia is brimming with famous indigenous Australians. Talented politicians, social activists, singers and musicians, dancers, artists. Fashion designers, writers, chefs, sports people and the list goes on. Shining like hidden gems and an unacknowledged force of light, many Indigenous Australians have made change and significant contribution to their/our country and are truly worth knowing about.
• Annee Daglish: I think it
TUESDAY was a windy day and I saw a council employee with a blower cleaning the walk/bike track in Parfitt Road.
The leaves were falling as fast as he was blowing them away.
What a waste of time, fuel, energy and money.
He would have been better employed fixing the potholes that have been at the Rowan and Baker streets roundabout for months.
Laurie Meloury, WangarattaI AM very upset that we have not been provided with a forum to express an opinion of whether or not the image of His Majesty King Charles III should appear on the new Australian $5 note, in place of his predecessor, our dear late Queen, Elizabeth II.
The government has already decided that our reigning sovereign will be replaced by an Aboriginal motif.
I have nothing against Indigenousrelated images appearing on our currency, but the government stated we would be given an opportunity to state our opinions when the question of the $5 note was first raised.
The Aboriginal community will have an opportunity to comment on the design of their motif that will appear on the note and this is a good thing, but not of usincluding Indigenous people - who may wish to retain the sovereign’s image on the note will have an opportunity to state our wishes.
The actions of the government go against all the principles of democracy that they are supposed to be upholding.
I believe there is space for both an image of His Majesty King Charles III and an Aboriginal motif to appear on the $5 note.
Why weren’t we consulted?
Shirley Stubington, WangarattaTHE Andrews Labor Government must come clean on how it intends to fund its cheaper V/Line fares policy.
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should be the queen.
• Na Um: I don’t think anyone’s head should be on any notes. Nature images from around the country. That way it’s not controversial and you won’t have to pull them if you find something out 50 years later.
• Jack Carruthers: It’s an Aussie $5 not a pound note. It’s our money Ralph. Facebook users also commented on a Melbourne man who was placed on a strict
corrections order following a 30-day prison sentence, after he drove dangerously and rolled his car through Apex Park.
• Zita Heywood: 30 days seriously? I was sitting 20 metres away and saw it all unfold. Slap on the wrist
• Missy Jean: Free rent and food for 30 days, not exactly punishment
• Rebecca Saward: I don’t think that will deter him from such dangerous behaviour.
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LET THE ENTERTAINMENT BEGIN: THE WPACC 2023 season launch took place on Tuesday night revealing an array of high-calibre works that will challenge, inspire, and connect our community. From comedy to opera, children’s entertainment to matinees for seniors, the program has something for everyone. WPACC venue manager Tanya Camplin described this season as “all about having fun with a lighthearted feel to create a place for our imaginations to run free and
the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) revealed Labor had misled Victorians by stating that its commitment would be a $203 million cost to the state budget.
Instead, the analysis showed the true cost to be 76 per cent more than originally promised.
If Labor is to be believed that its policy will remain indefinitely, those figures represent a $358 million blowout over the next four years and a mammoth $1.1 billion blowout over the next decade.
Regional Victorians are tired of spin and excuses, and deserve cheaper fares. They don’t deserve higher taxes or worse services in order to pay for it.
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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the opening of the Wangaratta’s new Pride Hub, a safe and accessible space for LGBTQIA+ people, families, and allies to gather for social inclusion and peer support programs; the only one of its kind in regional Victoria
• Wangaratta Farmers’ Market: Brilliant news !
• Denise Sear-Pirko: Fantastic great work team. You have created a welcoming and inclusive space that is needed and brilliant
• Kristy Withers-Mitchell:
This is great news for all those in the area who need a space like this. Judging from some of the comments on this post, a safe space is indeed, very much needed!
• Ross Lomazov: Awesome!
I’m glad Wangaratta is such a kind and welcoming town
• Tim Cole-Jarred: Amazing!!!
Facebook users also commented on the success of Wangaratta-raised Krystal Napoli, who won the ‘People’s Choice’ category of the 2023
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Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and $2000 in prize money.
• Heather Joy Podesta: An amazing achievement, you’re an inspiration Krystal.
• Georgina Rea: Great job Krystal. So proud of you x
• Gemma Hunter: Brilliant, Krystal!
Facebook users also commented on the much anticipated Ned Kelly Glenrowan Project’s tower that will tell the story of the historical seige and the events
leading up to it reaching the lockup stage at the historic town.
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HAZEL Vaughan saw a gap in the education women have to navigate their lives and decided to start the Young Women with Purpose seminars in her home town of Wangaratta.
She realised these gaps existed through working in outdoor education and participating in personal development and feminine work over the past eight years.
“I went through a big breakup in my early 20s and realised how much my sense
of self-worth and happiness was dependent on others,” Hazel said.
“I knew that needed to change and that to live a truly happy and grounded life I would need to find the love I craved from within.”
Hazel noticed many of the issues women faced stemmed from when they were teenagers and plans to combat this by aiming the seminars at girls aged between 15 and 18.
“I realised that these are things we should be taught when we’re young, but
we’re not,” she said.
“So I’m bringing my outdoor education background to these events to teach young women how to communicate, to love themselves, what a healthy relationship looks like, and how to resolve conflict.
“Then they hopefully won’t have to then do all the healing work and personal development work down the line.”
Through the seminars, Hazel said she hopes to equip the girls with tools needed to navigate life.
“One of our main tools is
conflict resolution,” she said.
“Teaching them how to communicate with friends, family and possible partners, and show them how to really express what they’re feeling in a clear way to resolve conflict.
“And then we go through things like mental health, self-love, consent, and mindfulness.”
There is a range of activities in the seminars as Hazel believes interactive learning is a more effective method than talking to the girls in a classroom.
“I learned that in my outdoor education days, and it’s really stuck with me that those are the moments that we remember and that make
the biggest impact,” she said.
“We play some games, leadership activities as well.
“So we have fun activities, and it’s really interactive and involved for the girls.”
Hazel said one of the highlights from the last seminar was the activities involving singing and dancing hosted by Laura Cusack from Music Therapy Bendigo aimed to help the girls activate their voices through songs.
While she plans to take the seminars to other parts of Victoria, for now they are just based in Wangaratta.
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MORE than 220 vehicles were on display at last week’s hugely successful Show Us Your Car Night at Tarrawingee.
Organised by the North Eastern Car Club, the event was held in perfect weather conditions on a Wednesday evening.
There were 190 cars of all ages and models on show, ranging from custom hot rods, Minis and muscle cars, right through to late model Porsches, BMWs and electric-powered Teslas.
The display also attracted 30 motorcycles, and even a selection of vintage fire trucks and tractors.
Hundreds of locals took advantage of the mid-week date to view the vehicles at the North Eastern Car Club’s grounds at Tarrawingee.
“This was easily our most successful Show Us Your Car Night and was a fantastic return to normality after three years of pandemic interruptions,” club president Peter Whitten said.
“The club put in a power of work to get this year’s event up and running, and to see such a wonderful array of vehicles on display is just reward for that effort.”
The annual event was last run in 2020, and will return again in February 2024.
A FAMILY of Wangaratta’s newest Australian citizens couldn’t be happier to be able to formally call Australia home.
Coming from the Philippines, Simonette Santillan, 44, along with daughter SimUziel Santillan, 16, received their Australian citizenships at Wangaratta’s Australia Day ceremony last month.
Ms Santillan said she was extremely happy and grateful to be recognised as an Australian citizen since first arriving in Rye in 2013 with a tourist visa.
“It’s my privilege to come here in this country, the kids have a nice future here, compared to my country,” she said.
Ms Santillan said the chance of greater opportunity for herself and her three kids - Monicha (6), Nicholas (12) and Sim were key reasons for wanting to move from her home country.
“Education there is very expensive, the government helps but not like here, the kids here are very privileged,” she said.
“You can’t find jobs in the Philippines, especially for me as a small girl, usu-
ally when you apply for work there, parts of the qualifications are your height and your personality... it’s very ridiculous.”
Ms Santillan resided in Mansfield with her children until 2017, when they
moved to Wangaratta.
“When I first moved here I took the bus every day, I had child support with me, I didn’t have money and I didn’t have contact with my family in the Philippines,” she said.
Ms Santillan was fortunate to meet caring couple Bill Gerritsen and Wendie Wilkie at church, who helped guide her into the lifestyle of the Wangaratta community and helped look after the kids as she searched for work or con-
tinued a tertiary education.
Ms Santillan said Mr Gerritsen and Ms Wilkie are the ‘Aussie grandparents’ her kids have never had while in Australia.
“Every school holidays they bring us everywhere,
we’ve been to Canberra, Geelong and recently they brought the kids to Phillip Island,” she said.
Mr Gerritsen even taught Ms Santillan how to drive, a nervous experience for Mr Gerritsen as Ms Santillan continues to come across new experiences three years after receiving her licence.
“I was pulled over by the police for the first time when I was sitting in the passenger with my friend who is a learner,” she said.
“We were at the roundabout close to Wangaratta High School and we didn’t know what they were after when they pulled us over.
“Because we’re so small they thought we were just kids before I showed them my licence.
“It was so funny; I couldn’t believe they stopped me.”
Ms Santillan is currently studying a course in pathology at GOTAFE Wangaratta, after graduating in a course in disability support work two years ago.
She said while her children have settled in to life at Wangaratta as they are back attending school as she pursues her new interest.
“It’s a very challenging course, but I love it,” she said.
“I hate getting needles but if I can learn pathology I can give needles to others and not me.”
FEBRUARY may have started off unseasonably cool, but the summer heat has slowly been returning to Wangaratta this week, with tomorrow’s top temperature forecast to reach 37 degrees.
Not surprisingly people have been seeking some heat relief in the Ovens River, with the Frank Garth Reserve proving particularly popular with families this week.
The reserve, together with Sydney Beach and Northern Beaches, are looking particularly inviting, with council and contractors having recently cleaned up and cleared the areas of flood debris.
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ALPINE Valleys Community Leadership (AVCL) launched its 2023 annual program at an event attended by participants, workplace funders, scholarship sponsors and program supporters at the Charles Sturt University/GOTAFE Regional Study Centre in Wangaratta on February 2.
This year’s 21 program participants herald from across the North East and border region and represent a rich and diverse cross section of private and public industriesbusiness, community, government, environment, rural industries, arts, education and health.
Now in its 24th year, the AVCL annual program aims to achieve measurable outcomes within the broader regional community, cultivating the skills and capabilities of emerging, accidental and established local leaders.
During the 10-month program, participants experience an immersive leadership journey, regularly gathering to explore themed program days that focus on the major challenges and opportunities of local communities.
Several retreats and study tours are undertaken, with participants provided vital exposure and the ability to meet and speak with a variety of leaders at the local, state and federal level.
A popular feature of the program in recent years has been the
community projects component, where participants form project teams and work on the planning and delivery of a community focused project.
This year the project teams will be aligned with a “partner organisation”, inviting local not-for-profit and community focused organisations to work with each project team, undertaking a project co-design process, and providing subject matter expertise.
Event attendees at the launch heard from AVCL annual program
patron, John G Brown, in addition to alumni, Megan Hunt and Diarmuid Kelly, who spoke passionately of their experience within the program, and recounted the opportunities and initiatives they have engaged with, post-program.
Judy Charlton, AVCL board chair, said while the program has recently received interim funding, AVCL, along with eight other community leadership programs across the state, is seeking $10 million over four years to underpin the critical leadership and community-focused
NOMINATIONS are being sought for this year’s Zonta Club of Wangaratta’s Woman of the Year Award.
The woman should live, work or volunteer in the Wangaratta area and have done something extraordinary to benefit others outside of the framework of paid employment.
It could involve community or volunteer service, personal assistance, academic, educational or training assistance, business assistance, welfare or as an exemplary role model.
Past recipients have included a retired nurse, a teacher, foster carers and community volunteers.
The award will comprise a certificate and a presentation to mark the achievement.
programs they are delivering.
“It is the efforts of alumni, such as Megan and Diarmuid, that broadly benefits rural and regional communities every year - a capability and commitment to building community resilience that will be lost without secure funding,” Ms Charlton said.
AVCL executive officer, Jacqui Bramwell, thanked all workplace, scholarship and program sponsors for their continued support, and CSU for providing the venue for the event.
The award will be presented at the club’s annual general meeting on Thursday, May 4 at the Gateway Wangaratta to recognise a local woman’s exceptional service to the community.
Nomination details and application forms can be obtained from zontawangaratta@gmail.com and nominations need to be lodged with the Zonta Club of Wangaratta by Monday, April 3.
To be eligible for one of the grants, community groups or organisations must operate in the Rural City of
During the inaugural grant round last year, more than $15,000 was distributed and 13 community projects were supported. Additionally, a further $15,000 has been donated to other organisations and schools in these
Eligible projects can include community events, health and wellbeing, community support or education programs, recovery/ community resilience projects
and community group building or purchase of equipment or materials.
Last year’s recipients were diverse and included:
Wangaratta Area Suicide Prevention (WASP) for their community education and inform project ‘We Believe’;
Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Authority (VACCA) for a cultural school holiday program for Indigenous children in out of home care;
Everton Fire Brigade for two new
North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) for driving lessons for local migrant women to support greater resilience and independence; and
Sing Australia, Wangaratta and the Wangaratta Concert Band to attract new members/volunteers and purchasing of new music.
Grants close 5pm Monday, February
Grant guidelines and application forms are available from the Garry
Baker Street, Wangaratta or online at https://intoourhandsfoundation. com.au/grants/garry-nash-coinaugural-grants-round/.
regarding an application, project or eligibility, contact Into Our Hands
eo@intoourhands.com.au.
Successful grantees will be
THE exhibition A Portrait of Australia: Stories Through the Lens of Australian Geographic, is shwoing at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.
A travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia, developed in collaboration with Australian Geographic, the exhibition celebrates the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live there.
Featuring photographs from the Australian Geographic archive, depicting some of the most rugged and remote parts of the country and discovering the remarkable stories of ordinary Australians, it will run until Sunday.
AN exhibition of Abi Thompson’s mixed-media drawings called Creature Comforts, exploring Australia’s inland landscapes’ unique textures, colours and patterns, is on display in the foyer gallery of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre until March 1. The works reflect Abi’s interest in their ancient relationship to time and place, the beauty and fragility of these vulnerable environments and the timelessness of the animals that inhabit them, which communicate the artist’s concern about the destruction of these habitats.
By ANITA McPHERSON
AN exhibition which celebrates the diversity of interests of Galen Year 12 studio art and visual communication and design students is open at the Art Gallery on Ovens. Called Emerge, it involves the artwork of more than a dozen students undertaking their final year of study in 2022, who have selected what they want to exhibit from their body of work and also whether they would like to sell it.
Contributing student artist Millicent Quin - who is also the
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gallery’s Young Artist Mentorship Program participant this yearsaid each person’s style is very different.
She said the graduating students were pleased to enjoy an uninterrupted year of study on campus in 2022, following the disruptions of previous years.
“Everyone in my class last year had a different style because they were working from what they liked in their lives and exploring their own different stories,” she said.
“There are oil and acrylic paint-
AN exhibition of limited edition prints by Cate Geard is now showing in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library.
See them during opening hours until the end of February, with entry free.
THE next Wangaratta Farmers Market will be held on Saturday in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral from 8am until 12pm. Meet local growers and shop for a wide range of seasonal fruits, vegetables and unique products made in and around the local region.
The Wangaratta Repair Cafe will be on hand at the market to try and fix whatever broken items people want to bring along from 8am until 12pm (except 240 volt appliances).
ings, paper sculptures, photography, ceramics and a lot of different things to look at.
“In our last year we got to do what we wanted to do as artists without restrictions - creating and following our own timetables - and we really enjoyed the freedom.”
The Galen Year 12 2022 student exhibition Emerge will run until February 13 with the gallery open today and Monday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm and entry is free.
THE Wangaratta community market will run every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 7am until 12pm. There will be a wide range of stalls to browse and refreshments available.
Stalls are available for $25 each (must have own market stall insurance) with more information via the market’s Facebook page.
A NEW group wants more engaged political representation for the federal seat of Indi.
The 12 person group “Voice 4 Indi”, formed by community leaders and professionals from throughout the electorate, will hold discussions with the community over the coming months, asking what they want from a federal member for Indi.
From those discussions, the group will put together a “people’s charter”, which it will share with the candidates intending to run for Indi in the September federal election.
Cathy McGowan, an Indigo Valley based rural consultant and academic, said the group had formed out of a desire to see greater
representation of community issues.
“After hearing from a group of young people who were totally uninspired by the negative political discourse, and their inability to connect with it, we decided to take action,” she told the Wangaratta Chronicle this week.
“There is a general sense of criticism of the whole system.
“We want to make sure issues in the community are important
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Ms McGowan said the response of Indi candidates to the community’s
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aspirations would decide if the group supported a new, independent candidate to run at the September election.
“We’ll say to them, here’s what the community has to say, what are you going to do about it,” she said.
“Out of the whole process it might be that some individuals come out of it who decide they want to run as an independent candidate.”
She said Voice 4 Indi would be willing to support an independent candidate prepared to take the group’s charter to the September election.
Voice 4 Indi will hold briefing sessions across the electorate over the next month, with the first in Wangaratta on Monday, February 18 from 5-7pm at The Centre in Chisholm Street.
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AN early morning hot air balloon ride with good friend and fellow birthday celebrator Marie Wallis kicked off a day of celebrations for Hazel Hehir as she marked her 100th birthday last Saturday.
Family and friends gathered at the Wangaratta Masonic Centre on Saturday morning to wish the centenarian many happy returns and there were few in the room who knew that Hazel and Marie had the early morning balloon ride organised.
Hazel and guests enjoyed a wonderful spread and sat for plenty of photos and Hazel (and Marie) were looking forward to an afternoon nap after their early wakeup call of 4am.
“On behalf of Marie and myself, I would like to thank all the people who helped make the day such a success including Carolyn for making the cakes, and carers Jenny, Teni and Trudy for helping in the kitchen,” Hazel said.
Hazel herself played down the milestone, looking forward to sharing the day with her dear friend Marie and catching up with family rather than being the centre of attention herself.
“I never really thought about how long I would live, all my nearest rellies in Perth are gone and the friends I’ve got left here are either ones I’ve met square dancing or ones I’ve met since moving here 16 years ago,” she said.
Hazel was born on February 4, 1923 “at Nurse Dalton’s Private Hospital in East Guildford”, a suburb of Perth.
“I met a fellow from Bac-
chus Marsh (Edward, better known as Mick) and the couple eventually married and moved east to live in Bacchus Marsh in 1949.
Mick died in May 2002 and Hazel remained in Bacchus Marsh until 2008 when she decided to move to Wangaratta.
“I had some friends move here and came here to visit and liked the place,” she said.
“I’ve been here for 16 years in June.”
Hazel has several passions including dressmaking, square dancing and travel.
“I was a dressmaker by trade, sometimes I worked for someone and sometimes
for myself,” she said. “I learned to sew and knit when I was eight years old but didn’t learn to crochet until after I was 90.
“I couldn’t seem to hold the hook properly when I was younger.”
Testament to her dressmaking skills is her collection of dolls, neatly stored away in several glass cabinets, most of them wearing one of Hazel’s creations.
A photo of Hazel as an 18 year old in one of her own stunning designs harkens back to a time when personal appearance was treated with far more care.
in dresses like that,” she said.
Hazel started square dancing in her 50s about the same time she caught the travel bug, heading overseas on her own.
“I just had to get out and do things, whereas Mick was happy to just stay at home,” she said.
“I headed to England and then America, my son Peter had married an American girl so I thought I would go there.
“That whetted my appetite.”
Since then she has been
a regular traveller visiting Greece, Turkey, China a couple of times, Vietnam, Cambodia, South America, and Canada.
“I stayed in youth hostels, wherever I could find, I didn’t really look too far ahead, I just found somewhere when I arrived,” said Hazel.
“I didn’t really give a thought to anything happening, and I’m still here.”
Hazel has also driven the length and breadth of Australia, most times travelling on her own or sometimes with others in separate vehicles.
It was also no surprise Hazel took up croquet when she
only slowing down in recent years.
Hazel said she had no secret to share about her longevity, although it’s clear being active and adventurous has made her life more memorable than many.
“I used to always like a glass of red wine,” she said.
“A friend I travelled with for 10 years was a teetotaller and was always surprised at how active I was.
“She would say, ‘look at her (Hazel), I think I’ll have to take it up’.
“I’ve turned it down to just the occasional rose now.”
By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS
FOLLOWING on from last week’s honeyeater theme, this week we feature one of the rarer species of honeyeater in the north-east region.
Unlike many of the other more common smaller honeyeaters, such as the White-plumed, Fuscous and Yellowtufted, Black-chinned Honeyeaters occur sparsely throughout our local forests and woodlands and never in great numbers.
They go about their lives without the fuss and hyper-activity typical of the other small honeyeaters, instead being rather unobtrusive and only calling periodically.
When they do call, however, it is quite a conspicuous and pleasant song, and upon tracking down the sound, the observer will usually find a small family group of between three and six birds.
Although they do feed on nectar and pollen from a variety of our local eucalypts, namely Grey Box, Mugga Ironbark and Yellow Box, Black-chinned Honeyeaters are typically insect feeders, foraging acrobatically among the outer foliage in the tree canopy and amongst taller saplings, clambering and often hanging upside-down in search of food.
They also probe for insects among peeling bark on tree branches and trunks.
When trees are flowering and
producing a good supply of nectar, this species will opportunistically feed on the sweet smorgasbord on offer, often joining with other small nectar-feeding birds such as the various other honeyeaters, Little Lorikeets and Swift Parrots.
Like these other species, Blackchinned Honeyeaters are often bullied by the larger and more aggressive nectarfeeders such as wattlebirds, miners and friarbirds, and as such they are usually found around the edges of any flowering patch within a forest.
Typically, Black-chinned Honeyeaters occur in drier forests and woodlands, with box-ironbark communities being their favoured habitat type.
Within these areas, they often along gullies and small drainage lines, and in warmer weather, they are particularly found around water points such as small forest dams.
In the spring breeding season, Blackchinned Honeyeaters build a tightly woven deep nest of dry grasses and fine bark strips, bound together with cobweb, suspended high in the outer foliage of a eucalypt.
Two eggs are usually laid, which take just over two weeks to hatch.
Locally, this species is best seen in the Killawarra and Chiltern forests, but also in many other well-treed areas such as the Ovens River and many smaller creek lines throughout the district.
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AUSTRALIA is facing a workforce crisis it’s never seen before.
Job vacancies are approaching half a million, dragging business and economic growth down and fuelling a cost-of-living crisis.
The hardest hit sectors include agriculture, hospitality, mining, tourism, and the caring industries.
The Federal Government has raised the yearly permanent migration quota by 35,000 - but workforce shortages are not going to be solved by immigration alone.
We need to boost participation and support people with limited income and savings to earn more.
We also need to boost tax revenue to pay for health, aged care, and other social services.
To fix these economic and socioeconomic challenges we must “let people work”.
The Employment White Paper presents the perfect opportunity for the government to boldly address workforce shortages and create a system where people are encouraged to work.
In the words of the white paper, it will provide a “roadmap to build a bigger, better-trained and more productive workforce - to boost incomes and standard of living”.
Rightly, its terms of reference single out the
care economy as one in critical danger of failure. Difficulties attracting and retaining staff in aged, disability, health and childcare have grown significantly since the first COVID-19 outbreak.
These are unlikely to ease any time soon. In fact, the most recent figures show a shortfall of workers approaching 75,000.
Older Australians on the cusp of relying on aged care services will be nervous about their prospects of getting the help they desperately need.
Equally, sectors such as agriculture continue to face difficulties recruiting workers to pick fruit and harvest crops.
These labour shortages put pressures on food prices, affect supply, and export earnings.
National Seniors Australia’s submission to the white paper recommends policies to support workforce participation throughout a person’s life to boost income and savings in later life.
One of the key barriers to workforce participation is our punitive tax and transfer system.
Centrelink payment recipients are unfairly punished if they work, creating the biggest sources of inequality in Australia.
We propose government adopt a simple, elegant policy to help all Australians on low incomes get out of poverty and boost their savings by increasing their workforce participation.
We can do this by
allowing aged pensioners, students, veterans, those on JobSeeker, carers, and disability pensions the right to work and simply pay tax.
Those eligible should receive a lower income test taper rate of 32.5c in the dollar on their Centrelink payment - if they work.
This would act as tax withheld and no ongoing reporting of income required once they meet the eligibility conditions (e.g., limited income and assets).
This is not a universal basic income, nor is it a universal pension.
Rather, it is a universal right to work through an incentive for those who live in poverty or close to poverty.
Australia has universal health insurance; it now needs a universal right to work for those in need.
This would provide a greater sense of purpose while helping to increase financial independence.
As the Prime Minister and others often say, those in need “need a hand up, not a handout”.
If the government is worried about cost, it could apply the policy for workers in the care and agriculture sectors, where the mature aged are more likely to work and where shortages are critical.
Boosting workforce participation among the mature aged alone will reap enormous economic benefits.
As the Deloitte report “The Grey Army Advances”, written by
Come
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respected economist Chris Richardson found, if we increase the over 55 participation rate by five per cent it would add $48b to Australia’s GDP.
Given we have a tax to GDP ratio of around 23 per cent this represents an additional $11b a year revenue for the Commonwealth.
If our participation rate (66.5 per cent) was like New Zealand (71.7 per cent), the rate of pension poverty would halve, tax receipts would be boosted by tens of billions annually and most of the 500,000 job
vacancies would be filled.
As Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said, when announcing changes to the Work Bonus, “it is a win for pensioners, for businesses, and for the government. It demonstrates a clear ability to listen”.
Our policies will help business prosper, help government balance its books and help those in need fight poverty. We hope the government continues to listen and brings in policy changes needed to reward people for working.
THE Employment White Paper is the next step in the Federal Government’s consultative approach to addressing some of Australia’s big economic challenges.
Submissions closed last year and the paper, which is being developed by Treasury, is to be released by the end of September 2023.
Following on from last year’s Jobs and Skills Summit, the paper is to have an overarching focus on the future of work, job security, labour supply, and how we use skills and training to expand opportunities to more people in more parts of our country.
A $2.9 million State Government support package for Falls Creek businesses impacted since a landslide limited resort access and decimated tourism six months ago has been criticised by community representatives as inadequate.
According to a Victorian Government spokesperson, the support package announced last week provides pro-rata service charge relief for the eight-month summer green season.
To be eligible to receive the support businesses must demonstrate they would otherwise be operating during the green season and they are making genuine attempts to retain permanent staff; they are not covered by their insurance policy for the road closure and disruption; and are not eligible for other small business flood relief programs.
Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Logan said the service charge relief was welcome, but was concerned with the requirement for genuine attempts to retain staff
“We were actively discouraged from opening because of the perception of risk involved in being in a remote, isolated community with no medical assistance or emergency assistance,” she said.
“Staff could not access the resort and there was no security with their employment - so they got employment elsewhere.
“How are we meant to show that we have actively tried to retain staff under those circumstances?”
Ms Logan said she understood the service charges to resort management can be deferred, meaning the relief doesn’t necessarily address immediate business costs.
“There are other costs that we
need to address like electricity and gas, and insurance,” she said.
“We’ve had significant increases in a lot of costs because of the distance we’ve had to travel and the limitations of supply - it’s caused our community so much distress.
“We were hoping for a cash injection to address our immediate costs.”
Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy acknowledged the relief payment, but said his discussions with local business owners suggest more support is needed.
“Whilst this provides some relief, it will not help see businesses through the green season when they have already lost hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past six months,” he said.
“It would appear that businesses will not see any of this money, as it will be going from the Victorian Government to the Resort Boardone pocket to the other.”
Mr McCurdy called on the State Government to provide direct financial relief to those businesses affected by the ongoing road closure and event cancellations.
In a letter sent on Friday to Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll, Tim McCurdy and independent MP for Indi Helen Haines acknowledged the $2.9 million package, but requested additional targeted financial support for Falls Creek businesses.
“This landslide has compounded years of uneven cash flow for businesses and individuals,” the letter read.
“Targeted financial support could keep important businesses afloat, prevent job losses, and help our region to continue its economic recovery.
“We believe the State Government must step up as the current funding package does not go far enough.”
By BRODIE EVERIST
ONE of Falls Creek’s major yearly events, the Peaks Challenge, has been cancelled after Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) said the Bogong High Plains Road will not be open in time for the March 12 cycling event. According to the Victorian Government, MRPV said current road conditions and the results of geotechnical investigations yet to be known meant the road would not be safe.
Event organisers Bicycle Network said the Bogong High Plains Road is a vital operational link for the event, and despite exploring other options, they could not find an alternative location that met the criteria of the Peaks Challenge.
Bicycle Network chief executive Alison McCormack said the cancellation was a blow for riders and the Falls Creek community.
“We know the commitment it takes to train and prepare for this event, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for sticking with us,” she said.
“We’d also like to recognise the extended implications this has for the local Falls Creek community.
“Peaks Challenge was set to provide a desperately needed economic boost for them and serve as a major milestone in their recovery efforts, however, they now face extended uncertainty around access to their community.”
“Bicycle Network is determined to bring back the event next year, better than ever, and looks forward to working with the Falls Creek
community to make Peaks Challenge a highlight attraction in the Alpine landscape.”
Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Logan said the Peaks Challenge was the most significant summer event for the village and its cancellation was “devastating”.
“It brings so much life and vibrancy to our village and shows the world what we’re capable of,” she said.
“It was giving us a real hope having that as a target date.”
“After the months we’ve experienced already, this is a really hurtful situation.”
According to the Victorian Government, a team of experts are working to finalise the scope and timelines for the clearing of the Bogong landslide.
We are equipped with the latest audio visual technology including livestreaming, have plenty of off street parking, and the option of the adjacent Memories Room Function Centre.
WANGARATTA Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after an aggravated burglary in Myrtleford late last year.
It is understood three masked offenders forced their way into a rural property on Clancy Lane about 6am on Sunday December 11.
Detectives have been told the offenders were carrying false police badges and impersonated officers, convincing the elderly occupants who are aged in their 70s and 90s, that they were
there to conduct a search.
The trio ransacked the property stealing cash and credit cards.
During the incident the offenders made comments which would suggest they had prior knowledge of the victims and investigators believe they likely have connections to the local area.
Investigators have released two digital images of individuals they believe could assist with their enquiries.
Police have also released a sketch of the false badges used in the incident in the
TWO people who were clinging to a tree for more than an hour in cold water are among five rescued when their boat capsized in the middle of a Lake Eildon late last week.
Eight people were originally aboard a speedboat when it was hit by a large wave and filled with water just before 7pm on Thursday.
The group - two teenagers and six people aged in their 20s - had been heading back
to a houseboat nearby.
Three people managed to swim safely to shore where they raised the alarm, while three others swam to an island, and the other two were left clinging to a tree in the water.
The five people remained stranded for more than an hour before emergency services could reach them, via both the air and the water.
All eight people were assessed by paramedics at the
hope someone may recognise the item.
The offenders are believed to have left the scene in a stolen black Ford Ranger which was later located in Melbourne.
All three of the people involved have been described as males of various heights and builds.
They were all wearing dark clothing and masks.
Anyone who has information on the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
scene, with three people taken to hospital in stable conditions.
One young man was treated for hypothermia and was flown to Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The freezing weather conditions were a concern during the rescue, with the 10C temperature feeling more like 2C, Water Police Inspector James Dalton said. “I must admit when I got
the call at home, it sounded like it was going to be a dire result, eight people going into the water in those conditions,” Dalton said.
“They’re very lucky.
“They obviously didn’t
look at the weather report; they weren’t wearing life jackets when they went into the water.”
The boat skipper is currently assisting police with their investigations.
THE Grollo family-owned alpine development business Altiset has bought Mount Hotham Airport for more than $6.5 million with plans to develop the land and increase capacity in the area.
The family owns the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel & Suites and Abom Hotel, and ski operations including chairlifts and ski schools as well as many apartments and hotels on the more southern peak.
The airport, which was built for $17.5 million in 1999, once was served by QantasLink from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane but now hosts charter and private flights.
The 105-hectare site is only 10 kilometres from Dinner Plain and a further 10 kilometres from Mt Hotham, putting it in a prime position for accommodation, especially for
the staff and seasonal workers in the ski fields.
Currently, workers in alpine areas are struggling to find accommodation, with some resorts resorting to using their lodges to accommodate their staff.
John Castran, who brokered the deal between American company Vail Resorts and local Grollo Group, told the Australian Financial Review at least 1500 beds that could be sold to paying guests were taken up by staff on the ski fields at Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain in winter.
“If half of those beds could be taken off Hotham and Dinner Plan and return to commercial punter beds, that would be a great [business] driver,” Mr Castran said.
Property manager at Grollo Group Martin Ansell said the Mt Hotham site is ideal for building large scale
accommodation.
“Hotham Airport has a vast, flat space that is ideal for construction,” he said.
The Grollo Group has even more plans for the airport, with the hopes to bring back commercial flights and further connect the ski fields.
“If you could get a flight out of Brisbane straight into Hotham Airport... that is a big game-changer for tourists from Queensland,” Mr Ansell said.
“There are a lot of people around Australia who haven’t really had access to Mt Hotham.”
QantasLink, who ceased operating flights to the airstrip in the early 2010s, told the Mansfield Courier that they have no plans to restart services to Mount Hotham at this time.
The airline operates services to nearby Albury from four capital cities and continues to
encourage people to fly into the town to access the Victorian Alps.
Regional Express and Virgin Australia were also contacted, but did not provide comment before publication.
Mr Castran told NEMEDIA that it was not viable to make visitors travel via road after flying into Albury.
“People who fly on aeroplanes don’t like travelling on busses,” he said.
He also explained that both the airlines and pilots were happy with flying into the airport and the route only closed as flying became more expensive and people used frequent flyer points and sales to buy tickets.
“If you were coming from Perth or coming from Queensland, they used to hub [the passengers] through Melbourne and it used to work so well,” Mr Castran said.
Have a willingness to learn The ability to be a team player
Be able to take direction from experienced staff Strong mechanical mind and problem-solving skills Previous hand tool experience will be a must
Good communication skills
Committed to customer service
You will also possess the following current licences:
OHS Construction White Card
Hold and maintain a current Victorian drivers license
Mr Ansell agreed, citing rising prices of international flights as one of many factors increasing demand in the Victorian Alps.
“There is a big demand from China in regards to skiing,” he said.
“If you looked at Buller’s day trippers and sightseers, there were a large number of people from India, too.
“The sightseers are our next skiiers,” Mr Ansell said.
At this point, the Grollo Group is in the planning stage, starting consultation with key stakeholders about what kind of accommodation is needed as well as taking into account environmental, planning and construction complexities.
“Vail is very keen to look at accommodation solutions,” Mr Ansell said.
“Anything and everything is on the table.”
The sale of the property by
Vail is unusual, with the resort company often holding onto assets rather than selling them.
Mr Ansell said that the airport was not regarded as a core asset of the Mt Hotham and Falls Creek resorts which were bought by Vail in 2019 for a price of $174 million.
“Once we explained our ideas of what we wanted to do they were pretty supportive,” he said.
“I think it is good for them and good for the region.”
The Grollo Group is not only looking at winter sports when it comes to investments. Noting investments by the Victorian Government in mountain biking infrastructure in the region, Mr Ansell hopes that those travelling in the summer can also benefit from these investments.
“It’s a positive for everyone,” he said.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an electrician
(3rd or 4th Year apprentice will be considered)
Communication qualifications preferred
Must have own hand tools
Hardworking, trustworthy and able to work as part of a team
Good communication skills
Installation of electrical devices such as transmitters, sensors, etc.
Working with main and distribution switchboards
Fault finding and new commissioning
Lighting and three-phase power
You will also possess the following current licences:
OHS Construction White Card
Hold and maintain a current Victorian drivers license
If you are motivated and meet the above requirements, please apply in person with resume.
INDEPENDENT MP for Indi Helen Haines visited the Myrtleford Bowls Club last Wednesday afternoon, marking another step in the club’s campaign to fund a synthetic surface and canopy for one of its greens.
According to bowls club president Lance Symons, a complete green canopy in Myrtleford would make them the first club in Ovens and Murray region to have one, but it comes with a hefty price tag.
Mr Symons said they are seeking $2.5 million for the project, with $1.25 million each coming from state and federal governments, which will cover the entire development with extra for contingency costs.
“We believe it’s the future of bowls so that we can make the facility available 24/7 every day of the year in any weather condition,” he said.
“It will allow us to cater from five-year-olds to 100-year-olds.
“We also cut back on maintenance costs - things such as chemicals and fertilisers.”
Dr Haines recently gave a statement of support for
the canopy development, meaning it has now received nine letters of support, including from Ovens Valley Nationals MP Tim McCurdy, Bowls Australia, Bowls Victoria and the Ovens and Murray Bowls Region.
Mr Symons thanked them for their support, and said the Alpine Shire has also been supportive of their efforts.
“To have people such as
Helen Haines and Tim McCurdy on side has been a great boost to our chances of getting this through in the budgeting process with the Alpine Shire,” he said.
Mr Symons said he will be making a presentation on the canopy proposal to the Alpine Shire on February 14.
Dr Haines said she was pleased to meet with the committee and that they are putting forward an
ambitious project.
“It’s one that would have benefits way beyond the bowling club itself,” she said.
“It’s an asset that is shared by the broader community.”
Dr Haines said while grants are often competitive, she will enquire with the Minister for Sport and the Minster for Regional Development for funding opportunities.
After the meeting with Dr Haines, Mr Symons also met
with two representatives of Sports and Recreation Victoria and a representative of the Alpine Shire.
According to Mr Symons, they are visiting several sporting facilities in the shire to assess if they are being utilized to capacity, as part of the shire’s Sport and Recreation Master Plan.
Mr Symons said he also spoke with them about the bowls club’s hopes for a canopy and synthetic green.
PREPARATIONS are underway for the Bright RSL’s centenary celebrations, starting with a anniversary luncheon on March 25 at the Bright Community Centre.
According to Bright RSL president Phillip Keeghan, the RSL Victorian Branch vice president will be attending, as will Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines and Nationals MP for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy.
The RSL is also planning to grant Freedom of the City to the 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment on October 28.
The Bright sub-branch will be officially 100 years old today, as it was formed on February 10, 1923.
The centenary preparations have been assisted by $5000 from Alpine Shire Council.
THREE significant events held in Dinner Plain have received a total of $30,000 in funding from the Alpine Shire Council.
The Easter Festival, Opening Weekend Fireworks and Sled Dog Challenge all received $10,000 each for the 2022-23 financial year, with the sled dog challenge to receive the sum over two years in 2022-23 and 2023-24.
LOCATED in the heart of Cheshunt, this brick veneer home has plenty to offer the potential purchaser.
Whether you love the wineries, fishing, hiking or just wanting to enjoy peace and quiet in the beautiful valley, this home could be for you.
The home consists of three bedrooms all with BIR’s and a great open plan kitchen dining living area.
The kitchen is fitted with an electric wall oven and separate electric cooktop.
The bathroom has separate shower and bath.
The living space has a combustion heater and great views outside overlooking the backyard and beyond.
The single car garage has backyard access out to the shed (6mx3m).
If you are looking to invest within the King Valley or a first home buyer this home suits all your needs.
With little to no residential property to purchase in this area act promptly to secure what could be your next move.
Please contact Landmark Harcourts Real Estate to arrange your inspection today on (03) 5722 9444.
TV 42’ LG flatscreen, gun safe, shoe cabinet, combination safe, Pine desk with bookcase & drawers, Pine sideboard & hutch, hall mirror, Pine 2 door wardrobe, Pine 2 door wardrobe, Kelvinator chest freezer 1250 x 700, Hoover 5.5 washing machine, six seat outdoor setting conc top, park bench seat, 2 x counter lever umbrellas, playground set & slide, kids bikes, flat bar bike, 4 burner BBQ, 2x2 dog run, lantern, fan, steel, coat rack, dog bed, misc household items.
Suzuki 400ASI King quad bike 4 x 4, Kubota L2201DT tractor 3PL PTO 4in1 bucket, 5ft Silvan slasher, grader blade, 3PL jib, PTO posthole digger, John Deere D110 ride on mower, generator – electric start, steel cans, 6x4 box trailer, rotary hoe, white ant bait stations, possum trap, dog fright box, electric compressor, steel jerry cans, fuel containers, ammo boxes, bench vices, steel shelving, ATV stick rake, harrows, ATV bale trailer, ATV yard trailer, steel frame water trailer, mower trailer, trailer ramps, 3 sided steel framed box, sunbeam shearing plant & downtube, timber wool table, Steel frame shelter 4.2 X 3m, Garden shed 900x1500, Husqvarna 450 rancher chainsaw, assorted chainsaws, Masport push mower, Victa push mower, whipper snipper, 34 ltr elec spray unit, wheel barrow, Onga firefighting pump, Trojan1100 shredder, chainsaw bench, car ramps, ladders, electric fence units, assorted extension leads, assorted tarps, camping gear, tents, cooking utensils, mobility ramps, assorted gates, hay feeder, Assorted steel shelving, milk separator and motor, milking machine & motor, electric fence standoffs & insulators, electric sighter tape, post rammer, crowbar, jimmy bar, sledge hammer, wood splitter, axes, 3 step ladder, flue x 2, bench grinders, power drills, circular saw, staple gun
2x stock saddles – mounted, all-purpose saddle, horse rugs, saddle blankets, halters, bridles etc.
Payment on the day Cash, cheque or card
Registration required – picture ID
8-12 Ashmore Street, Wangaratta
Inspection dates: Friday 17th February 10am - 2pm
Thursday 23rd February 10am - 2pm & Saturday 25th February 10am - 2pm
On the property Anderson’s 708 Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road, Waldara 3678
• New Holland JCB 537 135 c/w forks & bucket • New Holland L220 Bobcat
c/w bucket • Kubota 4WD L3600 Tractor • John Deere Gator • Berends 5’ slasher • Great Plains 1006NT disc seeder (excellent condition) • 2-Big River irrigation cannons • Harland 4x4 PTO irrigation pump & large quantity
aluminium irrigation pipes • MTB 20ton log splitter • Honda Trx 4x4 auto quad bike (new) • 8ft Souma rotary hoe • Honda Fire Fighting Pump (new)
• 3PL Rondini s/spreader • Rotowiper • 3PL 5ft rotary hoe • Munro 3PL post driver • Allbulk boom spray • Lister diesel motor & irrigation pump 5x3 • Norm engineering 4in1 bucket • H/D Great Plains Xpress 3m 3P.L discs
c/w roller (excellent condition) • EDP fruit picker • Kioti Ck35 4wd tractor
c/w bucket • Silage mower • K&L 4x4 • Irrigation pump Ford diesel • 3PL Spring Tyne scarifier • 9ft Trailing scarifier on rubbers • Int 3PL scoop • H/B trailing deep ripper • Berends 3PL scarifier • John Shearer trash culti drill
• Concrete & treated pine power poles (40ft Approx) • 30cm, 56cm, 86cm heavy duty augers • Overhead fuel tank • Stock crate 190x400m • Host of steel trusses • Collectables • Older machines & equipment • Old railway signal post • Fordson Tractor F.Perkins Motor • Plus a host of sundry items
• 1971 MG B Sports Car • Mercedes Benz Coupe 1988 Hardtop Kompressor Convertible • Mercedes Benz Actros 2644 tipper • Holden 2004 Rodeo Ute (no roadworthy) • 1994 Ford LouisVille 12,000lt water truck (unregistered) • Tandem boat trailer • 4.8mt Centurian/Savage boat by Whittley, Mercury salt water 80HP (damaged hull) • 2013 Spyder RSS 3-wheeler motorbike
Commences Online Thursday 23rd February 12 noon Closing 1pm Sunday 26th February, 2023
• Secure lease to long established & well regarded business
• Second five year term commenced August 2019
• 677m2 (approx.) building set on over 4,742m2 land
• Industrial 1 Zoned with no overlays
• Direct exposure to busy Parfitt/Great Alpine Roads
• 50% regional stamp duty concession applicable.
• TERMS: 10% deposit. SETTLEMENT: 60 days. No GST going concern.
AUCTION ON SITE: 10.30am Friday 24th February
Register to bid, view photos, full list of items, T&C’s or download the full catalogue by scanning the QR code here:
Terms: All items attract 10% GST. 5% Buyers Premium, applicable on all goods. Goods must be paid and funds cleared prior to collection date. Copy of receipt provided must be shown when collecting items. Crane hire by appointment.
Collection: From Wednesday 1st March through to Friday 3rd March from 8:30 am to 5pm.
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11-19 Bickerton Street, Wangaratta
• 1.31 Ha Mixed Use Zoned parcel of land with no overlays
• Under 1km to Wangaratta’s central activities area
• Good access to Parfitt & Great Alpine Roads
• Various options to explore for future use
• Unique proposition to secure two adjoining properties
• Very rare opportunity in a tight market
• TERMS: 10% deposit. SETTLEMENT: 60 days. No GST applicable.
AUCTION ON SITE: 11.30am Friday 24th February
23 Baker Street, Wangaratta | (03) 5722 2663 | garrynash.com.au
Parfitt Road4 2 2 42B Arlington Park Avenue, Wangaratta Contact Agent
Brand new and exceptional in Arlington Park
From the grandeur of the modern façade through to the large entry with polished concrete and upstairs to the open plan living and kitchen, you’ll be wowed by endless features. The kitchen is any home chef’s dream with sleek modern cabinetry, stone look benchtops, endless storage, top of the range gas cooktop and double ovens, and walk in butler’s pantry.
The whole area opens out through expansive sliding doors to a tiled and undercover balcony where you can kick back at the end of the day with your drink of choice.
4 2 6 27 Kalinya Road, Wangaratta South. $1.38m
Craftsman built, immaculate and OUTSTANDING in every way combustion wood heater.
Having good shedding is an important ingredient for many lifestyle buyers and this one is a beauty, measuring 20m long (four separate rollerdoors) and 8.6m deep. Cars, boats, caravans will always be under cover without losing room Other features of this property include a 2.7kw solar system, 60,000 litres of rainwater capacity which limits the fenced rear paddock of approximately two acres with a tree plantation and enough room for a horse or a few sheep.
4 2 2 9 Plymouth Street, Wangaratta $899,000
Large, modern family home in Baltimore
its design, the home is deceptively spacious with four bedrooms, study, two bathrooms, three living areas and excellent outdoor space. You’ll be impressed by features such as high ceilings and solid doors, tasteful attention to detail that exudes from this home stands it above many others in the price bracket.
Family living is highlighted by fabulous open plan spaces. The hub of the living area perfect as a rumpus room. The kitchen houses quality features such as stone benchtops, a large breakfast bar, feature herringbone oven. The butler’s pantry provides ample storage and a sink. Fully establish on 711 square metres of land (approx.) this is an exceptional
2 1 23 White Street, Wangaratta $289,000 Options galore. Corner block. Opportunities to purchase property at this price point are fast drying on a budget, an investor wanting a potential strong return on outlay, or missed.
access. With so many options to attract potential buyers, don’t expect this budget buy to last long.
4 2 2 43 Pin Oak Drive Wangaratta $1.39m Pin Oak perfection on large block
and showcases uninterrupted rural creek views.
from the primary suite and enjoy a luxurious ensuite with walk in shower, bath, Other features to this property include two evaporative coolers, ducted gas heating, 6.6kw solar system, bore water supply, 35 squares of living, security workshop measuring 16m x 8m (approx.).
3 1 2 4 Hardisty Street, Wangaratta $589,000
Make your home in Hardisty
wonderful solid brick home within walking distance to a shopping hub, sash windows, and original restored door handles. appeal with its rendered façade, feature brick framed windows and hosts a warm and welcoming ambiance. Mingle around the island bench, enjoy the delightful garden outlook from the sitting area. and ceiling fans. Heating and cooling are taken care of with ducted gas
3 2 1 13A Williams Road, Wangaratta $525,000
Renovated low-maintenance West End living
Meticulously renovated throughout, this three bedroom, two bathroom home on 435 square metres of land (approx.) with its attractive curved
boasts one of the West End’s prime locations.
plasterwork, timber sash windows and picture rails have all been lovingly restored and retained to pay homage to the period style. While the renovation has taken care of all the major works including rewiring, replumbing, repainting (inside & out) and showcases contemporary style with new down lights, window furnishings, carpet, and timber plank vinyl
The three bedrooms all with built in robes, are full of light and character with the main featuring a handy, modern ensuite.
4 2 2 18 Plymouth Street, Wangaratta Contact Agent Spacious family living
on a large block of 661m2 (approx) in a popular and established estate bedrooms, three with built in robes, master with walk in robe, and spacious living and is equipped with modern appliances including induction cooking home include ducted gas heating, refrigerated ducted cooling, separate study, double lock up garage, secure rear yard with alfresco under roof, fully landscaped and convenient side access to the back yard. Excellent option
■ EVEN BETTER: Attractive styling has attracted many new buyers to the Kia Sportage.
MODEL RANGE
S 2.0-LITRE 2WD PETROL: $32,445 (six-speed manual), $35,000 (six-speed automatic)
S 2.0-LITRE 2WD TURBO-DIESEL: $39,845 (eight-speed automatic)
SX 2.0-LITRE 2WD PETROL: $35,000 (six-speed manual), $37,000 (six-speed automatic)
SX 2.0-LITRE AWD TURBO-DIESEL: $42,400 (eight-speed automatic)
SX+ 2.0-LITRE 2WD PETROL: $41,500 (six-speed automatic)
SX+ 2.0-LITRE AWD TURBO-DIESEL: $42,400 (eight-speed automatic)
SX+ 1.6-LITRE AWD TURBO-PETROL: $43,500 (seven-speed DCT automatic)
GT-LINE 1.6-LITRE AWD TURBO-PETROL: $49,370 (seven-speed DCT automatic)
GT-LINE AWD 2.0-LITRE TURBO-DIESEL: $52,370 (eight-speed automatic)
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Kia dealer for drive-away prices.
RATINGS:
Looks: 9/10; Performance: 8/10; Safety: 9/10; Thirst: 8/10; Practicality: 8/10; Comfort: 8/10; Tech: 8/10; Value: 8/10
By ALISTAIR KENNEDYLAST year was a bumper year for Kia.
With total sales of 78,330 the Korean manufacturer finished third in the overall sales race behind Toyota and Mazda, the company’s first-ever podium finish.
Along the way Kia also won family bragging rights by outselling sibling Hyundai for the first time.
Star performer for Kia in 2022 was the fifth-generation Sportage which arrived at the start of the year and accounted for almost a quarter of the brand’s total sales.
As with the previous model Sportage comes in four variants, S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line, with the choice of petrol or diesel engines and two- and four-wheel drive.
STYLING
Although we’re told that the styling of the latest Sportage has polarised opinions we love it, as presumably do the nearly 19,000 people who bought one during 2022.
The front has a bold look with the new gloss black grille
stretched across the width of the vehicle and flanked by a pair of boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights.
While the similarity is probably coincidental, we reckon they’re modelled on boomerangs - that’s our story and we’re sticking to it!
In profile there’s a new semifastback look with the roofline sloping down to an integrated spoiler and angular taillights which are linked by a strong horizontal line that gives the car a wider appearance.
Each spec level gets a different wheel style. All are machined finish alloys, 17-inch in the S, 18-inch in the SX and 19-inch in the SX+ and GTLine.
The cabin of Sportage has been upgraded and now has a more upmarket look and feel even in the lower-level SX that we drove.
The extra width of MY22 Sportage translates into more interior space all round, especially in the rear where there’s comfortable space for four adults, five without too much shoulder
and hip running in the back.
Rear seat passengers do miss out on many of the features that we’re becoming used to including storage spaces, air conditioning controls or USB ports. There is a large folding centre armrest with two drink holders.
Boot space is pretty good at 543 litres with the rear seatbacks in place, expandable to 1829 litres when they’re folded. SX+ and GT-Line have a powered bootlid.
Another plus, at least in our opinion, is that all Sportage models get a full-size spare wheel under the boot floor.
The choice of Sportage powertrains could hardly be more impressive. There are two petrol and one diesel engines; manual and three different automatic transmissions; and either front or allwheel drive.
The S, SX and SX+ each get a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine that carries over from the outgoing Sportage.
Maximum outputs are 115
kW at 6200 rpm and 192 Nm at 4500 revs. Both S and SX have a six-speed manual option while all three get a sixspeed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive only.
A 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is available with all variants. It generates 137 kW and 416 Nm and is mated to an eightspeed auto and only comes with all-wheel drive.
The third engine option is a new 1.6T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine producing 132 kW of power and up to 265 Nm of torque. It’s available with both the SX+ and GTLine and comes with sevenspeed dual-clutch automatic transmission and AWD.
INFOTAINMENT
Sportage comes with three different infotainment touchscreens: 8.0-inch in the S, 12.3-inch LCD in the SX and SX+; and a curved display in the GT-Line that combines both the 12.3-inch LCD screen with a 12.3-inch digital driver cluster. The lower-spec models each get a basic 4.2inch LCD driver cluster.
Kia Sportage got the maximum 5-star ANCAP rating when tested in 2022 under the more stringent regime.
The height of Sportage makes for relatively easy access. And, once settled, the front seats are firm, supportive but still comfortable and bode well for long-distance trips.
There’s excellent visibility in all directions with large doors, windows and side mirrors together with the sloping bonnet all contributing.
Start-up in both S and SX is through an old-style key-inignition which we actually still prefer - at least you always know where the key is.
SX+ and GT-Line have push button start/stop
As with most Australian Kia models there has been considerable local input into tuning Sportage to suit local conditions.
The result is improved ride and handling that combines comfort with stability even when pushed reasonably hard.
Steering is direct and responsive.
Fuel consumption is listed
at 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres from the naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre engine in the SX that we tested. We averaged 9.2 L/100km. By comparison, the claimed usage from the 1.6-T engine is 7.2 L/100km and 6.3 with the diesel.
SUMMING UP
With its combination of striking new looks, spacious interior, large choice of drivetrains, added safety features and the impressive sevenyear warranty the new Kia Sportage has plenty of offer.
SPECIFICATIONS
(Kia Sportage SX 2.0-litre petrol five-door wagon)
ENGINE:
Capacity: 1.999 litres
Configuration: Four cylinders in line
Maximum Power: 115 kW @ 6200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 192 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fuel Type: Standard unleaded Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 8.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions: 184 g/km
STANDARD WARRANTY:
Seven years / unlimited kilometres
Rural City of Wangaratta Council has prepared Amendment C79Wang to the Wangaratta Planning Scheme.
The land affected by the amendment is a combination of all land within the boundary of the Wangaratta Health Precinct Structure Plan area (red outline on map below), all land zoned General Residential and Neighbourhood Residential Zones across the Municipality and 8 Sadler Street, Wangaratta.
Application No
PlnApp23/009
Location 156 Rifle Range Road Glenrowan
Proposal Use and development of land for extractive industry
These applications can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888. Council will not decide these applications before Monday 27 February 2023
Application No
PlnApp23/001
Location 23 Shanley Street Wangaratta
Proposal Use and Development of Land for Industry, Reduction in Car Parking requirements and Removal of Native Vegetation
These applications can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888. Council will not decide on these applications before Tuesday 28 February 2023
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Tender closes at 2pm Wednesday 1 March 2023.
Further details of these tenders are available at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Working-with-Council
The Health Precinct is generally bound by a combination of Rowan and Templeton Streets to the north, the Railway Line to the east, Roy Street West to the south and Swan Street to the west. The One Mile Creek passes through the south-western corner of the Study Area.
The amendment proposes to implement the key directions of the Wangaratta Health Precinct Structure Plan 2019 (the Structure Plan), into the Planning Scheme through a combination of local planning policy, the rezoning of land and the application of overlays to support the objectives of the Structure Plan.
The amendment also proposes to rezone land at 8 Sadler Street, Wangaratta from Public Use to General Residential Zone – Schedule 1.
The amendment also proposes to amend the Schedule 1 to Clause 32.08 (General Residential Zone) and Schedule 1 to Clause 32.09 (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) to alter the permit trigger relating to one dwelling on a lot across the Municipality.
You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at: https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Public-notices
Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta, VIC, 3676, during office hours
website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection.
Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.
Name and contact details of submitters are required for council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is Friday 17 March 2023 A submission must be sent to the Rural City of Wangaratta strategicplanning@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677 The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office and/or on its website for any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.
Application for approval of a Development Plan:
Wangaratta North West Growth Areas - Precinct 7, incorporating land known as 91 Wangandary Road, 101 Wangandary Road, 51 Christensen Lane, 69 Christensen Lane and 79 Christensen Lane.. Plans and supporting documentation associated with the Development Plan are available for viewing on Council’s Website at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/YourCouncil/Public-notices
Interested and affected parties are invited to make comments to Council to consider during the assessment. Submissions must be made in writing via post to PO Box 238 Wangaratta Vic 3676, or via email to planningmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Submissions for comment on the Development Plan close on Friday 17 March 2023
Should you have any further queries regarding the above matter please contact the Planning Department on 03 5722 0888 or planningmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre have made some positive changes to enhance user experience. To do this, we are recruiting!
If you have a passion for community health, wellness, aquatics and recreation, we would love to hear from you! For more information on the roles below, please visit https://www.wsac.vic.gov.au/About-us/Careers
Volunteers Required
The Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run is looking for community groups, bike riders and individuals who would be willing to help out on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
In particular we require bike leaders to ride in front of the lead runner for the marathon and our 10km, 5km and 2km events and personnel for aid stations – helping to have water ready for competitors as they run past. If you are available to assist please contact Maddie on 5723 0100 or email mpelly@nemedia.com.au
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22 - 24 Handley Street, Wangaratta
STALL HOLDERS
To Visit Visited
BARGAINS
SHED sale and more! Everything must go.
Saturday, February 11. Last sale at 11 Bronmar Street, Wangaratta. 7am start.
To Visit Visited
CONCRETING - Big or small jobs. Paths, driveways, shed slabs, verandahs. 15 years experience. For a free quote phone Trev Anderson on 0422 200 761.
DANIEL’S Carpentry and Maintenance
FJW Coordination
FIONA JANE WARNER
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of financial members of the Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch Inc will be held in the 2/24th Inf Bn Function Room on Tuesday 28th March 2023 commencing at 5pm.
Nominations for Snr Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and 3 Committee positions will open on 1st March and close at 4.00pm on 15th March 2023. Nomination forms and position details can be obtained from the Secretary. Email: secretary@wangarattarsl.org.au
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WANTED, the New Sunday Community Market located at Moore Than Swimming would like to invite all new stall holders; we accept trash and treasure, handmade, new and used goods, food and drink vendors, everyone is welcome with the acceptance of providing their own market insurance, stalls are $25 with NO space limitations. Please contact Sheree 0401 665 886 or Charmaine 0406 054 006.
NEW MASSAGE SHOP
Lavish Wellness Centre 69 Green Street, Wangaratta Ph: 0437 725 990
F: Lavish Wellness Centre
3 Bedroom brick home, rural Milawa area, split system air conditioner, wood heater, 25 minutes from Wangaratta, $440 per week plus bond. Ph 03 5727 3490.
Young professional seeking one bedroom unit to rent in Wangaratta from February 25.
Also willing to share two or three bedroom rental. Have no pets.
Contact Wangaratta Chronicle on (03) 5723 0107.
Centred On Counselling is a therapeutic counselling practice working with individuals across all ages and stages. Located in Wangaratta, appointments can be offered in person and online. Self-referrals or referrals on behalf are accepted direct to the service. For all inquiries please call 0417 434 397 or email centredoncounselling@outlook.com
HUGE garage yard sale, old memorabilia, antiques, farm equipment, caravans, trailers, camping gear, irrigation, man shed full bar with all gear - bargains for everybody, worth a look! 35 Taminick Gap Road, Wangaratta South, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm until everything’s sold otherwise by arrangement.
To Visit Visited
HUGE garage sale, moving houseeverything must go. 4pm-8pm Friday February 10, 8am-4pm Saturday February 11. Clothes, shoes, bags, furniture, household, bric-a-brac and much more. 27 Taylor Street, Wangaratta.
Solutions. Servicing Wangaratta and surrounds. For a free quote and examples of my work find us on Facebook or www. danielscarpentry.com or phone 0413 660 636.
ED’S Lawn Mowing and Gardening, free quote, servicing Mansfield, Benalla and Wangaratta. Please call 0493 672 342.
ENVIRO LIQUID WASTE. Your locally owned and operated septic cleaning business. Servicing septics, grease traps, triple interceptors and winery waste. Phone Peter 0419 163 420.
GUTTER cleaning, pruning, garden tidy up, rubbish removal, odd jobs. 25 years trade experience. Phone Michael 0412 857 771.
JEFFRIES RURAL CONTRACTING, all types rural fencing, stock yards, farm plumbing irrigation, trough installations and maintenances, general farm work and more. Call Brad 0407 568 511. PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs. Commercial, industrial renovations. Phone Julian 0412 597 482.
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21yo, hot, gorgeous, sexy Burnie 24hr Phone 0404 357 837
Full time and part time work for Grape Vintage.
Phone Bruce 0414 521 607
If you have funding in your NDIS plan for a Coordinator of Supports, as a fully independent provider, I can offer a service that ensures you have greater choice and control over the supports and services that I as well as a thorough description of everything You may also like to give me a call and have a chat or arrange a meeting to talk
Website:
Email:
Phone: 0493 590 873
Postal address: Service areas: Wangaratta, Benalla, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Myrtleford
Wangaratta Specialised Freight Company seeking EXPERIENCED MR DRIVER for interstate, local and warehouse work, 8-9 day fortnight
Send resume to admin@killawarralogistics.com or call 0403 153 538 to enquire
Wangaratta based Water and Drainage Contractors have positions available for Plumbers/Pipe
Full Time or Sub Contractor. Wages negotiable.
Please email your details to Bryce at b.k.robinson5@bigpond.com
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP opportunity with Thales Australia based in Benalla.
A global company that provides great career growth. On the job training and support provided. Apply Now!
For the 2023 Grape Season. MUST BE OR HAVE:
CURRENT HC LICENCE, OVER 25 YEARS OLD, FORKLIFT LICENCE, EXPERIENCED WITH GENERAL FREIGHT. APPROXIMATELY 8-10 WEEKS WORK, STARTING APPROX MID FEB.
Above Award Wages for the right applicants.
PHONE GREG 0429 306 679 or email jenveytransport@gmail.com
We are seeking to employ a highly motivated person to assist with general administration days per week.
The position would suit someone with
The role requires:
Our vision is to provide pathways for all students and staff to succeed based on their gifts and talents. including VCE, VCAL/Vocational Major, VET, and School Based Apprenticeships.
ongoing positions:
For further details on how to apply please visit our website of all children.
Physiotherapist – Grade 1 or 2
Full & Part Time, Fixed Contracts
Palliative Care Nurse – Community Nursing
Part Time, 6 Month Fixed Contract 64 hours per fortnight
Administration Coordinator - Specialist Clinics and Community Health
Part Time, 12 Month Fixed Contract 72 hours per fortnight
For further details and employment opportunities visit northeasthealth.org.au/careers
Due to growth in our company we are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our team on a full time basis.
The successful applicant must have exceptional customer service skills, be prepared to undertake ongoing professional development and be a part of a team.
Remuneration will be dependent upon skills
To take advantage of this exciting opportunity, please email your resume to kg@kilara.com.au or mail to PO Box 115 Corowa NSW 2646.
Applications close 5pm - Friday 24th February 2023.
Full time 38 hours per week
North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.
(Part Time) WANGARATTA
Elders insurance, operating over one hundred years, is one of Australia’s largest regional and rural insurance services and operates an agency network distributing general insurance products to regional and rural clients.
Elders Insurance Wangaratta is the Elders Insurance agency in Wangaratta where we have a vacancy for an Insurance Sales Support Officer. As an employee of Elders Insurance Wangaratta your major duties will include: business, renewals etc.
credit control.
To be successful in this role you must be able to display the following skills:
Ideally you will also have, or be happy to undertake training in Australian Financial or Tier 2 accreditation. Additionally, you will be able to obtain
The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.
It is for three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University.
The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms.
We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.
Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, a genuine interest in the local community, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly. You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, and have strong attention to detail.
Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence, be available to work flexible hours, and photography and social media skills are desirable.
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
Having existing experience in the real estate industry is preferred but not essential, we can provide training for you and assist with obtaining your real estate qualifications!
Preferred applicants will have: communication skills
and ability to build personal client relationships
confidence
If you are ready for a rewarding career in real estate and want to work in a fun team, please forward your cover letter and resume to Rob Bell, rob@morrisbros.com.au.
information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact Rob on 0447 347 971.
GRADUATE ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER
Selwood Ackerly is a boutique firm offering a friendly, yet professional service to a diverse range of clients. Our staff are recognised as a valuable asset and input into business operations is encouraged.
A school of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) The College seeks applications from suitably experienced persons for the following position:
(Full time 12-month position)
Uniform
Middle
This position offers you a career opportunity with a leading Elders Insurance franchise and a competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
position description may be directed to:
John Houghton ph. 0407 303 691.
John Houghton
24 Rowan street
Email: john.houghton@elders.com.au
Applications close February 28, 2023
(Part-time ongoing position)
(Full-time ongoing position)
Please refer to our website for more information.
Applications are to be forwarded to:
The Principal, Mr Nick Jones at principal@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au by 5.00pm Friday February 17, 2023.
Cathedral College Wangaratta is a Child Safe School and an Equal Opportunity Employer
Staff enjoy flexible working conditions, including working from home, 100% cloud based product stack to drive efficiencies, standardised work papers, support staff to assist with completing tasks, access to senior staff to collaborate with as needed, a variety of challenging work and access to professional development services including Tax Banter monthly tax training.
The successful candidate will be seeking to consolidate on their tertiary education or demonstrated bookkeeping experience and enhance their knowledge via a wide variety of tasks in the areas of digital based record keeping and taxation compliance.
Ideally a successful candidate will have:
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Confidence and friendly personality to assist clients
Experience with XERO is an advantage
The position can be full time/part time depending on candidate’s needs.
Generous salary package is negotiable based on experience and a career path is open to candidate’s discretion.
Email applications to enquiry@saaccounting.com.au
Finding the right job for you matters to us
is seeking more great teachers to join our inspiring staff team:
Mathematics Teacher
Full-time position (part-time is negotiable) & ongoing tenure
Incentives for the right applicant may include: a salary range above the successful applicant’s experience level, a commencement bonus of up to $10,000 or other relevant incentives
Contact Executive Principal Dave Armstrong for details on 03 5723 0500
Search Wangaratta High School at Recruitment Online www.education.vic.gov.au/schooljobs whs.vic.edu.au and facebook.com/WangarattaHS
Youth Officer
• Beechworth Location
• Full time / Fixed term
• $67,926.04 - $77,649.13 per annum + super
Operations Engineer
• Beechworth Location
• Full time
• $89,819.49 - $100,740.64 per annum + super
Statutory Town Planner
• Yackandandah Location or Remote
• Full time or Part time
• $80,534.84 - $100,740.64 per annum + super
Applications close 4pm Sunday, 19 February 2023 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to apply.
www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 365 003
Redgum mix and mixed species 10m loads
Telephone North East Firewood 0448 933 999
AROMA SAUCE TOMATOES
$2.99kg. SUNDAY COMMUNITY MARKET, MASON STREET, WANGARATTA.
BLOOD plums, cling peaches, nectarines, green beans, new season apples, preseves. Wangaratta Community Market, Sunday, 8am12noon, Moore’s Swimming, Mason Street.
MAZDA BT 50 XTR
2014 3.2L turbo diesel, 6 speed auto, 4 X 4, 186,000 km, rego to January 2024 (1CP8SR), RWC, UHF radio, dual battery, electric trailer brakes, bull bar, canopy, r oof racks, $27,000.
Ph Alan 0499 087 598.
TOYOTA Hilu x SR5 2021, extra cab, 30,000km, reg till Dec 2023 (1VB7EQ), many extra 4wd accessories fitted, heavy dut y suspension, bullbar, winch, UHF radio, air compressor, $69,500.
Ph 0419 002 359.
MITSUBUSHI Triton, 2017, MQ, Exceed, RWC, highest spec model - leather, Apple CarPlay, alloys etc, 129,500kms, full service history, two new tyres, ladder racks (or standard roll bar), RedArc trailer brakes, light use, reg (AAY513), $34,990.
Phone Paul 0402 337 568.
2018 Holden Commodore Lt Zb Liftback Auto MY18, 2.0lt turbo petrol, Apple car play/Android auto, reverse camera, auto park, lane assist, r emote start, keyless entry, 57,500km, exexecutive car and then 1 owner, reg till April 2023 (1OO7EY), RWC can be supplied, full service history, $25,000 ono, inspections welcome, more photos on Facebook, located in Wangaratta. Phone Rachael 0400 432 077.
BMW X3 F23 LCI Xdrive2d AWD 8 speed SUV for sale, all model features plus sunroof, top view cameras, new front brakes, 144,000 highway kms, full service history, 12 months rego (ASZ987), $45,900. Ph 0418 597 246.
2002 Renault Scenic, reg expires 22 March, 2023 (RMW927), 285,000km, selling as is, $1000 ono. Phone Susan 0419 282 018.
CARAVANS & CAMPERS
HARLEY Davidson, 2009 Fat Bob, 38,000km, comes with spare pipes, mirrors,(HY607)$25,000.
Ph
BETA 200 Trials Bike 2003 in very goo d condition, recently had full service plus new tyres, no further use, $3,200. Phone Ken
FARM machinery for sale; heavy duty grader blade, hydraulic angle, new $1500, heavy duty ripper with pipe layer, new $600, heavy duty 20 PI offset discs, trail or PTL $1900, Kubota B6000 with 3ft rotary hoe $3000, Zetor 3545 tractor $3000, Page 5’6” slasher $500. Ph 5764 4332.
GREY Tea20 Ferguson Tractor, 12 volt system, very good, working condition, $3,000 or nearest offer. Ph 0413 990 400.
CARS wanted, cars removed. Ph 0435 083 115.
BIRTH
Brent, Sarah and big sister Harper are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful little girl
Born January 25th, 2023 at NHW at 4:34pm, weighing 5lb 1oz.
A big thank you to NHW especially Ellen and Lhara for their wonderful support and help.
NALDER, Ralph.
MERCER, Noel.
Giovanna Natalia
Passed away peacefully at Northeast Health Wangaratta on February 2, 2023. Age 79 years.
Dearly loved wife of Franco (dec). Beloved mother of Patrizia and Antonio. Beloved Nonna of Emma, Luke and Bridie. Riposa in Pace
La Mia Mama and Nostra Nonna
You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, your always at our side. We will always love and miss you, Tanti Baci Sempre’ ~ Patrizia, Emma and Luke. Missing you Mamma, Things will never be the same without you mum and your leaving us has left a deep hole in our hearts, we all miss you and wish you didn’t have to leave us this unexpected way and so very soon.
Sweet memories of you will keep us going and strong, even when the pain of loving you is still so fresh in our hearts. Will always love and miss you. ~ Antonio and Michelina.
Requiem mass for the repose of Giovanna’s soul will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ford Street, Wangaratta, commencing at 11am. Private burial.
Giovanna’s service can be viewed via livestream at www.northeastfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/
JAGUAR XF 2008
(Oct), 2.7D V6 (similar to that used in Ford Territory) 189,000km, reg (WTF341), one local owner, serviced locally, approximately 1,000km on a tank of fuel, service records available, RWC, leather seats and dashboard, walnut veneer, winter gold metallic paint and barley coloured interior, excellent condition, $14,900. Call John on 0418 304 376.
CONCEPT Belmont 20’ Caravan, van in immaculate condition, REG (Y16541), $34,500,semi offgrid, full ensuite, ai r conditioner, diesel heater, solar panel, gas and electric hot water, new tubs, large annex with walls and sides to suit van awning. Ph John 0400 043 144.
Passed away February 4, 2023. A great friend of many and Foundation Member of Wangaratta/Appin Park Probus Club.
~ Amelia and Dennis Edwards.
February 10, 1993. 30 years has passed, Many things have changed, But treasured memories stay the same.
~ Love Donna and John, and Pop to Michael and Kylie.
P. 03 5721 5060 W. masonpark.com.au
GORGEOUS Pedigree red and brown miniature p oodle puppies, excellent temperaments, registered breeder, vet checked, vaccinated and microchipped, Wangaratta. Source number: RB101993, microchip numbers: 991003001958965, 991003001958879, 991003001958880. Phone (03) 5727 0595 or 0427 886 653.
FREE Range Hens, ISA Brown Pullets, POL, $27 each. Phone Becky or Hugh on 5798 1868.
EVINRUDE 35 hp long shaft outboard motor, manual start, $250, model number 35753H, serial number A324632. Ph 0418 872 389.
TYRES new and secondhand, trailer, rims, wreckiing. New hours 9am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 44 Newman Street, Wangaratta. Ph 0428 257 221. Adzam Tyres.
2012 Santa Fe Highlander
2 owners, 3.5 litre petrol, automatic transmission, 7 seater, new tyres, registered till March 2023 (ZQP660), 200,000km (highway kms), RWC provided, service history available, inspection welcome
$16,990
Ph 0448 906 203
2016 Red Centre Kimberley 21’6” EC, sleeps 2, GVM 3300kg, QS bed, ensuite, Aug 2023, $72,500.
JAYCO 2001 Anniversary model pop top, 17ft, twin bed, antenna, annexe, very good condition, registered till Nov 2023, $14,000 negotiable. Ph 0417 267 015.
The Committee and Members of The Jubilee Golf Club are deeply saddened by the passing of Ralph. Club Member for over 50 years, Life Member and friend to many who will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with Ralph’s family at this
READ, Peter David.
Loved and greatly respected brother of Robin (dec), Aubrey and Errol, Brian and Suri, Stuart and Sue.
ROLLENS (Griffiths), Cathleen.
Reunited with Jack.
Sadly missed and forever in our heart.
~ Bernadette, Maria, Joanne, Anthony and Paula Griffiths.
John & Christine Haddrick
Proud Member of Australian Funeral Directors Association
All Hours
northeastfunerals.com.au
BEREAVEMENT THANKS
Lynette.
Family and friends of Lynette would like
Rosemary Steele for all their support and
By NATHAN DE VRIES
LIKE many sports across the North East and indeed the state, the Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club is desperate for volunteers to fill positions like coaches and umpires, and will host clinics this weekend to try and bolster their support numbers.
Clinics will be held from 10am2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday at Cathedral College, focusing on securing level one certificates for coaching (Saturday) and umpiring (Sunday).
Dragons’ president Daniel Warner said without umpires and coaches, the sport simply cannot be run.
“Hockey’s one of those sports
SATURDAY, February 4
Stableford
Winner: Ali Comensoli 45.
Ball winners: Carolyn Jeffrey 33.
Saturday, February 4 Stableford
A Grade Winner: Nigel Cooper 40, runner up: Matt Walker 36. B Grade
Winner: Damien O’Brien 38, runner up: Wayne Hibberson 36. C Grade Winner: Peter Challman 44, runner up: John Porter 37. D Grade Winner: Rob Skase
36, runner up: Markus Anghern 35.
Ball Winners: Mark Dean 37, Neville Hogan 36, Geoff Nicholson 35, Pat Ernst 35, Stan Goldsworth 35, Ben Honeychurch 35, Trevor Morris 35, Julian Bau 35, Michael Baillie 34, Mick Lugg 34, Josh Ormand 34, Rick Harnwell 34, Doug Ritchens 33, Daniel McPhee 33, Todd Parrott 33, Mal White
33, Nick Jones 33, Gordon Paterson
33, Fraser Jeffrey 33.
Club Shirt: Ali Comensoli 25, Aroma
Deli: Martin Van Rhee 24, 2 Balls: John McKenzie 22 on a countback from Pat
Ernst and Mark Dean.
NTP: 4th Gordon Paterson, 8th Rick
Harnwell, 13th Gordon Hines, 17th
Nigel Cooper.
Sunday, February 5- Stableford
Winner: Tanu Nuu 41.
Ball winners: Justin Schulze (2) 36, Owen Brailsford 35, Rod Canny 35, Tom Arnold 34.
NTP: 4th Tom Aggett, 13th Justin Schulze, 17th Tanu Nuu.
Tuesday, February 7
King River Café Stroke and 9 Hole Stableford
Winner: Ros White 71.
Ball Winners: Carol Myles (2) 73, Liane Graham 74, Chris Boseley 74.
Nine Hole Event Winner: Helene Gallo 19, runner up: Robyn Grealy 13.
NTP: 4th Di Murphy, 8th Vicki Moorhead, 13th Di Murphy, 17th Liane Graham.
Wednesday, February 8
9 Hole Stableford
A Grade Winner: Alan White 19.
Runner Up: Jack Reiter 18. 3rd: Matt Walker 17 on a countback from Doug Ritchens.
B Grade Winner: Mark Flack 20.
Runner Up: Sam Richards 16. 3rd: Ray Gibbs 16. NTP: 13th Ray Gibbs, 17th Mark Flack.
Stableford
A Grade Winner: Mick Reidy 38. B
Grade Winner: Mark Dean 38. C Grade
Winner: Brian Thomas 39.
Ball Winners: John Batchelor (2) 38, Ian Harbourd 37, Ian Mills 36, Martin Hill 36, Keith Moorhead 36, Bill O’Brien 35, Pat Grady 35, William Slade 34, Steve Fisher 34, Jim Moore 33, Neville Hogan 33 on a countback from Michael Baillie, Martin VanRhee, Nigel Cooper and Gordon Paterson.
that doesn’t have as big a supporter base as something like football,” he said.
“Where football might charge a gate fee and might have a large turnover through canteens and things like that to be able to afford to pay umpires and positions like that, in hockey we don’t have that spectator support or crowd support that lends itself to being able to pay our umpires a lot of money.
“They do get a little bit for umpiring each game, but it’s more so a volunteer position, the monetary side of things doesn’t really reflect how vital their job is, so to speak.
“It’s very vital, without umpires and coaches, there is no sport, basically.
NTP: 4th Michael Baillie (HOLE IN ONE), 8th Dave Richards, 13th Neville Hogan.
WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB RESULTS
WGC Competitions: Week ending
February 5
Women’s Competition:
January 31
Womens 9 Hole Stableford
Winner: Carolyn Sullivan 20 points.
Runner up: Glenda Dodson 18 C/B points.
Ball Winners: Karen Smith, Maggie Ray, Barb Woodward, Chris Cuthbert, Lorraine Adams.
NTP: 9th Glenda Dodson.
Thursday, February 2
9 hole Stableford
Winner: Gail Dodd 21 C/B points.
Runner up: Karen Smith 21 points.
Ball Winners: Carolyn Sullivan, Lesley Anderson, Wendy Stephens, Maggie Ray, Jill Halbwidl, Glenda Dodson.
NTP: 11th Gail Dodd, 13th Carolyn Sullivan.
Men’s Competition:
February 1
9 hole Stableford
Winner: David Lawson 19 points.
Runner Up: Dan Madden 18 points. 18 hole Stableford
Winner: Ray Hutton 39 points. Runner up: Joe Antic 36 C/B points.
Ball Winners: Luke Kelly, Dean Campagna, Geoff Webster, Bobby Hutchieson, Paul Judd, Rod Godde, Michael Webster.
NTP: 4th Maurie Braden, 9th Arnold Sparks, 11th Paul Judd, 13th Bobby Hutchieson, 16th Steve Baertschiger.
February 4 - Monthly Medal Stroke
A Grade Winner: Matthew Ring 63 nett.
A Grade Runner Up: Darren Burns 65 nett. B Grade Winner: Martin Anania 66 nett. B Grade Runner Up: Darren Hovey 67 nett.
Ball Winners: Craig Taft, Ashley Clayton, Phillip Moss, Andy Raison, Jason McCoy, Trevor Clark, Rhys Rigoni, Robert Holloway, Steve Baertschiger, Simon Mason, Sam Antonacci, Matt Nicolosi, Dylan Fischer.
NTP 4th: Ian Rundall, 9th: Steve Bismire, 11th: Ashley Clayton, 13th: Tony Goodison, 16th: Jason McCoy.
Secret 6: Martin Anania.
Birdies: Darren Burns.
Raffle: Dale Carmody.
TARRAWINGEE Golf Club Results
Saturday, February 4
The members played for the February Monthly Medal with the winner being Ken Miller 87-18-69.
“There are a lot of people out there who are hockey players that have got the knowledge of the game, that have played the game for a number of years but they lack the confidence or the knowledge to be able to step up and string a training session together or know how to run a game on a weekend.
“That’s what these courses are for - to give people who have been around hockey for a few years the confidence to be able to go ‘I know how to do that’ and step up and actually help out.”
Supported by Federal Government funding, the clinics are free for members of the Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club and $40 per person for non-members.
Warner hopes the clinics will
Ball winners were Glen Simmons nett 74 and Lindsay Steer nett 76.
NTP 2nd: Glen Simmons, 8th: Hollywoods Award Glen Simmons.
Tarrawingee Ladies played a 9-hole Stableford on Tuesday, February 7.
Winner was Lucia Dapos with 20 points, runner up was Dianne McLaughlin with 18 points.
NTP on 13th was Lucia Dapos.
The event to be played on Saturday, February 11th will be a Mulligans event.
Due to circumstances the delayed presentation night will be held at the clubhouse on Saturday, February 11starting between 6.30-7.00pm with past members most welcome by contacting a member or the number below.
Hit off times for Saturday, February 11 are 8:30am roll up for a 9:00 am start.
New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club - the contact number is 0428 122 590 or by contacting a member of the club.
RESULTS round 13:
Section 1
Bryan Wilson 44 - 27, Tim Oliver 41 - 30, Shankar Menon 34 - 37, Neville Bell 23 - 48.
Section 2
Klaus Kazenwadel 48 - 29, Tim Dickinson 37 - 40, Tracy Loyst 36 - 41, Chris Jamieson 33 - 44.
Section 3
Steve Johnston 40 - 21, Graeme Cripps 35 - 26, Stefan Anderson 34 - 27, Michael Reid 13 - 48.
Section 4
Rob Lowe 41 - 21, Nancy Reid 3527, Ken Gaudion 34 - 28, Marg Newton 14 - 48.
Best 14 scores: Bell, Neville 427/388, Kazenwadel, Klaus 426/424, Wilson, Bryan 419/348, Oliver, Tim 415/329, Dickinson, Tim 375/384, Loyst, Tracy 369/398, Cripps, Graeme 332/302, Johnston, Steve 293/293, O’Brien, Carol 288/229, Gaudion, Ken 243/257, Goudie, Les 229/233, Jamieson, Chris 205/218, Rogers, Ken 204/250, Menon, Shankar 200/177, Reid, Jennifer 197/308, Anderson, Stefan 194/159, Lowe, Rob 182/166, Hibbert, Amanda 169/201, Reid, Nancy 162/174, Chivers, Tyson 132/79, Reid, Michael 124/145, Hanratty, Mandy 91/67, Wearne, Andrea 68/72, Wilson, Hunter 67/91, Jenkin, Teague 48/29, Perrin, Laurence 48/33, McKenzie, Leanne 42/34, O,Brien, Russel 40/37, Birch, Shannon 39/37, Dinning, Tanya 38/43, Boyd, Noel 33/39, Myles, Ken 30/39, Allen, Geoff 28/44, Lattila, Gisela 23/48, Newton, Marg 23/96, Frezzini, Robyn 20/48. Wareena Park Bowls
be able to certify enough couches and umpires to match the growing popularity of the sport in the area.
“Hopefully if we get all the teams we’re planning to get this year, we could get up to eight to 10 junior teams this year,” he said.
“We’ve got to come up with anywhere from six to 10 coaches to cover all of our junior teams and without coaches, the teams don’t exist, we can’t put teams together.
“You can’t run a club or a competition without them.”
The club will also be holding a come-and-try day on Sunday, February 26.
For more information or to register for the clinics, visit Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club on Facebook.
This week saw us travel to Mansfield to take on the ladder leaders.
Our optimism was high even though we on the opposite end of the ladder.
Terry’s rink of Phil, Vickie (sub) and Barry jumped the opposition early and played strongly to run out surprise winners 26 to 14.
Walter’s rink of Jenni, Jim and Lola started slowly but kept trying and finally fell 18 to 22.
Neil’s rink of Val and Betty playing one short played above themselves and stayed with the opposition throughout but eventually lost 16 to 25.
The upshot was we lost by one lousy shot 61 to 60.
All things considered it was a very fine effort by all.
Our next and last game for the season is at home to Milawa.
RESULTS for Monday the 6th of February are as follows:
Elise Downes and Andy Barbero d Joan Guttormsen and Heather Gulbin 7/4, Elaine Mudge and Margaret Bennett d Dawn Wind and Maureen O’Keefe 7/4, Lauren Kazenwadel and Gavan Kelly d Angela Killingsworth and Ian Day 7/2, Joan Dyson and Nathan Reynolds d Gabi Heywood and Janet Kelly 7/5.
Last weekend seven Wangaratta members attended a coaching session at Beechworth for tutoring from the Victorian State Coordinator of Coaching - there will be two more weekend sessions over the next four months.
On Wednesday morning, Joan Guttormsen defeated Terry Wilson 26/23 in a game of Ricochet Croquet.
Wednesday evening saw fourteen players enjoying games in the cooler conditions.
Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8.30am and Wednesday (Twilight) at 6.00pm.
Ricochet will commence at 7.30am each Wednesday until further notice.
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 0429 166 016 or Secretary Terry Wilson on 0417 326 739.
SUNDAY, February 5 - in the forest around Stanley.
This walk last Sunday was in and around Stanley township.
Seventeen club members gathered
at the recreation reserve, where the temperature was only 10 degrees when we started our adventure at 9am.
The walk took us through the township then into the bush on narrow old roads.
We found the perfect spot to have our morning coffee or tea break sitting on logs.
The route continued through farmland and back into the bush and then a wetland section, which led to the interesting Barge Dam, which we took time to admire.
From there we walked along the edge of a small creek with lovely vegetation made up of ferns.
Very soon, after about three hours, we were back at our starting point, where we enjoyed our picnic lunch in the shade.
We had had a lovely walk with lots of stops looking at interesting things such as: the big cork tree, an unusual bush that we were wondering what it could be, a little kingfisher sitting on a wire and the dam were some of the many things we enjoyed.
The weather gave us perfect conditions and the smell of the forest was unusual for this time of the year.
Last but not least, we all enjoyed each other’s company very much, and are looking forward to our next walk.
Coming Events
Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19 Mount St Bernard Lodge Adrian, (03) 5721 5327 and leave a message.
Book in by Friday, February 10 to ensure a place.
A weekend in the High Country at Mount St Bernard Lodge.
For the early arrivals a short walk is available on Friday afternoon.
Saturday: to Cobungra Ditch with an about 12km one way walk (10.4km of level walking following a stone wall aqueduct) or an 18km loop option.
Sunday: either a 10km walk to The Twins or Mount Tabletop.
Shared meal Saturday night price TBA.
Contact Adrian for a fact sheet with further information re walks, accommodation and what to bring etc - accommodation is $56pp for two nights.
Sunday, March 5
Wahgunyah River Trail
John, 0417 391 044.
An easy to medium loop walk of about 13km walking along bush and walking tracks in the shade of Australia’s favourite tree, the River Red Gum.
This walk takes in the Willows Trail, the Tommy McRae Track and Grantham’s Bend alongside the mighty Murray River.
JUNIOR STARS: Wangaratta City’s juniors, like under 13 player Asher Royal, are encouraged to attend the final two trial sessions next Tuesday and Thursday.
TRY-OUTS for Wangaratta City FC’s junior sides are currently underway, with the two final sessions to be run next week.
The four-session program, which began on Tuesday, is to determine grading and age groups which will compete in the Albury Wodonga Football Association Sunday league.
The Devils are looking for boys for under 12s to under 16s, and girls for the under 12s to under 17s grades.
Prospective players must attend sessions to be selected in squads.
The final two junior squad try-outs are on Tuesday, February 14 and Thursday, February 16, from 5.15pm-6.15pm at the South Wangaratta Recreation Reserve.
For further information, email registrar@ wangarattacityfc.com.au.
A1: WANGARATTA came out on top against Rutherglen on a cold and damp Friday evening, securing Wangaratta a place in this year’s finals.
Maurie Braden, Jodie Fruend, Phil Davern and Greg McDonald (30-16) led the way for the home side with a strong win.
Ian Brimblecombe, Paul King, Barb McDonald and Leon Quartermain (27-18), and Trevor Selwood, Chris Randell, Brian Challman and Graeme Smith (23-15) also had good wins, while Ethan Fruend, Rhoanna Smith, Renee Hill and Greg Braden (22-23) lost on the last end of their match.
Final scores: Wangaratta 16 pts 102 shots def Rutherglen 2 pts 72 shots.
Wangaratta play Yarrawonga away next Saturday.
A3: Wangaratta have sewn up a finals spot after a strong win at Tungamah on Saturday.
With a bye next week, the win puts Wangaratta out of reach from the chasing pack with only one game of the home and away season remaining.
Brian Godfrey, Gary King, Lorna Nankervis and Tyson Chivers (3110) dominated their match, while Tom Morrow, Steve English, Lorna Martinelli and Steve Bihun (17-15) and Gary Fenlon, Gerald Brown, Terry Johnson and Richie Allan (2119) both had close wins.
Gary Chambers, Peter Selwood, Terry Corrigan and Bob McCalman (16-17) went down by one.
Final scores: Wangaratta 16 pts 85 shots def Tungamah 2 pts 61 shots.
Milawa have put themselves in the box seat for a finals berth with an impressive away win at Wodonga on Saturday.
Ron Welfare, Jane Osmotherly, John Blackwell and Bernard Neal (28-17) were big winners for the visitors. Terry Hallinan, Harry May, Paul Tiffen and Norm Hallett (2017) and Marty Lane, Michelle Van Praagh, Geoff Robinson and Lynn Allan (20-18) were the two other winning rinks, while Shane Cousins, Colin Reid, Maureen and Barry Walker went down (13-21).
The win has Milawa just half a game behind fourth placed Wodonga who play top side Moira at Moira
in the last round while Milawa play bottom placed Yackandandah away.
Final scores: Milawa 16 pts 81 shots def Wodonga 2 pts 73 shots.
B1: Wangaratta won at home against Moira on Saturday.
Ken Essenhigh, Lance Canning, John Knight and Joy Izard (29-17) along with Klaus Kazenwadel, Neil Jensen, Mick Mackow and Fran Don (24-20) were the two winning rinks for the home side, while Keith Izard, Gayle King, Ralph Martinelli and Heather Coyle (18-25) had a loss.
Final Scores: Wangaratta 12 pts 71 shots def Moira 2 pts 62 shots.
Moyhu won a nailbiter at home against St James on Saturday, with only two shots separating the sides at the end of the day.
Stuart Brain, Joe Northey, Graham Batten and Neale Grimshaw (24-18) were the heroes for the home side with a six shot win, while Ian Ritchie, Neil Magee, Howard White and Anthea Nockels (20 all) shared the points.
Charlie Thompson, Max Baker, Ian Mills and Bill Allen (15-19) went down.
Final scores: Moyhu 11 pts 59 shots def St James 3 pts 57 shots.
The two local sides will clash next week when Wangaratta travel to Moyhu for the last round of home and away matches.
B3: Wangaratta secured a finals berth with an impressive away win at Howlong on Saturday.
Chris Bell, Bruce Desmond, Howard Beard and Ric Chivers (29-22) had a strong win for the visitors, while Graeme Norman, Ann Keen, Willie Hall and Thelma Stones (1716) scraped home by a single shot.
Ron McAuliffe, Malcolm Hargreaves, John Keen and Sue Singleton (20 all) added a point with their drawn rink.
Final scores: Wangaratta 13 pts 66 shots def Howlong 1 pt 58 shots.
Wangaratta are at home to Chiltern next round.
Mid-Week Pennant:
A1: Wangaratta had another all rinks win, this week at home to Kiewa Valley in round 11 of A1 MidWeek.
Ian Brimblecombe, Laurie and Barb McDonald, and Ron McAuliffe (26-10) and Trevor Selwood, Jodie Fruend, Greg McDonald and Leon Quartermain (18-11) both had comfortable wins, as did Maurie Braden, Chris Randell, Willie Hall
and Lorna Martinelli (23-8).
Final scores: Wangaratta 14 pts 67 shots def Kiewa Valley 0 pts 29 shots.
Wangaratta are away to Benalla next round.
A3: Wangaratta upset top side Dederang at Dederang by a single shot last round.
Gary Fenlon, Chris Bell, Peter Selwood and Sue Singleton (27-12) were big winners for the visitors, while Bev Hogan, Lyn Kahlefeldt, Heather Coyle and Steve Bihun (18 all) shared the points.
Gary Chambers, Terry Corrigan, Gayle King and Cindy Hardy (11-25) went down.
Final scores: Wangaratta 11 pts 56 shots def Dederang 3 pts 55 shots. Wangaratta will host YMGCR next round.
B1: Wareena Park went down at Myrtleford, despite winning two of the three rinks last round.
Alice Dobson, Val Bussell, Betty Dean and Rosemary Forster (22-18) along with Walter Brett, Lola Clark, Jim Lamb and Jenni Stevens (18-16) had wins for the visitors, however, a big loss (11-42) to Terry Kirby’s rink sealed the win for the home side.
Final scores: Wareena Park 4 pts 51 shots lost to Myrtleford 10 pts 75 shots.
Moyhu had a win at home against Swanpool last round.
Charlie Thompson, Neil Magee, Howard White and Angela Delaney (24-11) had a good win as did Joe Northey, Lynette Northey David Waring and Louise Baker (24-12).
Stuart Brain, Julie White, Sue Dinning and Murray White (19 all) added another point for the drawn rink.
Final scores: Moyhu 13 pts 67 shots def Swanpool 1 pt 42 shots. Milawa couldn’t get over Corowa RSL at Corowa in the last round.
Bernard Neal, Norm Hallett, Paul Tiffen and Maureen Walker (26-14) were the only shining light for the visitors as both Jane Osmotherly (10-33) and Noel Nugent (15-32) suffered big losses.
Final scores: Milawa 2 pt 51 lost to Corowa RSL 12 pts 79 shots. Round 13 sees Moyhu away to Yarrawonga, Milawa at home to Myrtleford and Wareena Park away to Mansfield.
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HUNDREDS of Wangaratta’s next generation football stars couldn’t have been more excited to be among the St Kilda Football Club hosted football super clinic at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Tuesday.
As a part of the AFL’s Community Camp program, the Saints visited Benalla and Wangaratta over two days this past week, stopping by local schools, hospitals and landmarks in an effort to give back to communities this pre-season.
The main event on Tuesday afternoon had all Saints players spread across Norm Minns Oval running activities with AFL North East Border and AFL Victoria for kids aged 5-12, while signing tents were in operation throughout the session.
St Kilda midfielder Seb Ross said after a few years of limited visits to regional communities due to COVID-19 complications; it was exciting to be involved in grassroots footy again.
“For a lot of the boys who have been playing for a few
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Hailing from Moggs Creek, Dangerfield said he completely understands how much football means to country communities.
“The lack of opportunity at times to see people from AFL background is definitely there for country people,” he said.
“I think that part’s really important, to be able to meet people you watch and support on TV.
“For any Geelong supporter that is keen to come down and say g’day make sure you do because it’ll be great to have a chat with those who love footy and love the Cats.”
The 2022 premiership player is now in the midst of pre-season in a bid to defend last year’s grand final winning season.
“The boys are firing, I think (winning the premiership) it’s been a wonderful thing to achieve and acknowledge that for what it is but the group’s changed and there’s a lot of players that didn’t play in that team so for us throughout the pre-sea-
son it’s been a reflection and more around what we’re going to do this season and how we’re going to improve.
“Every team gets better so we have to make sure our improvement is more than what our competitors are.
“It’s a fun time of the year, there’s a lot of stress because there’s no games on weekend’s but there are a few lit fires in the bellies of our guys.”
Bright’s AFLW star Daisy Pearce recently took up a coaching role at Geelong which Dangerfield has been stoked to see.
“Daisy’s inclusion has been very, very new, her first session was last Thursday so it’s very much in it’s infancy,” he said.
“But knowing ‘Dais’ for a long time now I know she’s a wonderful person and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the game and I think she’s got a huge amount to give in that space.
“We’re really excited to have her on board as a coach and the players
will learn a lot from her.”
Dangerfield’s name has been front and centre in the debate for Geelong’s next captain after spiritual leader Joel Selwood retired last season.
But Dangerfield said the club isn’t in a rush to name its new head man.
“We’re not in a rush at the moment to name the captain, we’ve still got a bit to roll out at training,” he said.
“We’re not in any great rush at the moment because we’re in a fortunate position where we’ve worked hard at developing leaders within our group.
“So there’s a few players who are all capable at taking on that role albeit in a different way to Joel who’s a very special leader and has been an incredible leader for such a long time.
“We’ll cross that bridge when it comes.”
‘A Night Of Danger’ kicks off at 7pm with tickets including food and three drinks vouchers.
DESPITE the temperature continuing to hover in the 30s, Wangaratta Magpies will run out tonight for a contest against reigning Goulburn Valley premier Echuca at Cathedral College.
Despite having all the hallmarks of a practice match, Magpies’ coach Ben Reid described it more as a ‘warm-up’ session to take advantage of the opposition’s proximity.
“We found out they were heading to Bright for a training camp the same as us so we thought it would be a good opportunity to have a hit-out with them,” Reid said.
“We’ll aim to play about four to six quarters of around 15 minutes each, mainly to get a bit more out of it than a usual
training run or intra-club game.
“It will also give both clubs a chance to have a look at the younger players coming up from the thirds and for us new players like Murray Waite and Cam Barrett.”
Echuca also won the thirds flag last year like the Magpies so there will be plenty of young talent in action for footy fans.
Entry is free and there will be a barbecue operating and cool drinks available, although alcohol is not allowed on the school grounds.
The evening kicks off at 4.30pm with an intra club practice match with the seniors set to start at 6pm.
Magpies fans will also have the chance to take out their club membership on the night.
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years it’s been a while since we’ve been able to get here and see the kids in the community in country Victoria,” he said.
“We want to see how the kids are doing, making sure they’re participating and getting amongst it.
“There are a few St Kilda jumpers running around here which is always good.”
Last year’s vice-captain Tim Membrey said he hoped the visit would bring plenty of smiles to local faces who had been doing it tough.
“I think what’s happened over here in the past six months with the floods and how much devastation this community has been through, to be able to come out here and have some interactions with the kids, it’s great, it’s part of the job we love doing,” he said.
Both Membrey and Ross grew up in country Victorian
towns Traralgon and Horsham respectively, understanding the importance of participating in community clinics to try and help make a difference in young footballers, just as it did in their footballing journey.
“I still remember growing up in Horsham where North Melbourne and Geelong would come down to Horsham City Oval and visit when I was only about this age, so I know the impression you can make to these kids,” Ross said.
Membrey said he had similar inspirations growing up and was looking forward to catching up with some family while in Wangaratta.
“Seeing guys you grew up watching on TV and actually being there, learning skills off them and having fun were great memories, so hopefully that’s something we can do today [Tuesday],” he said.
The Saints on Wednesday had a training session at the showgrounds before checking in at St Patrick’s Primary School on their way back to Melbourne.
AFTER five weeks of red ball, long form cricket, some squads will be reverting back to the 40-over format after the first week of their matches fell victim to wet weather.
Yarrawonga Mulwala were unable to take to the turf at Beechworth against the Wanderers last Saturday, and Ovens Valley United never even made it down to Lords Reserve to play Delatite before being told to try again next week.
Lakers skipper Reid Clarke said the missed opportunity to play two-day cricket stung, but there was nothing they could do but adapt and play on.
“I got a call from (Beechworth’s) Brenton Surrey at about 10.30am, so we hadn’t left yet,” he said. “He said it was too wet - I think the main pitch was alright, but the surrounds were no good and a part of the run ups.
“It’s fairly disappointing but we used Saturday arvo to have a net session at our ground, so at least we got a hit in.
“This week will be different, but I suppose those are just the cards we’ve been dealt, we’ll just have to roll with it.
“It’s still a game either way, and we need a win, so whether it’s a two-dayer or a one-dayer we’re happy to play.”
The Lakers are one rung above Beechworth at fourth, ahead by less than a point.
“We’re at the stage now where we’ve got no excuses with our team and our performance - we’re expecting to go to Beechworth and win, and if we can’t get the job done, then I don’t think we deserve to play finals,” Clarke said.
“We think we’re a better two-day side from our point of view, but we’re still confident we can test their depth out in a one-dayer.
“If we can’t beat these sides that are around us on the ladder, we don’t deserve to be in the top four.
“It’s definitely the biggest game of the year for us, so we’re keen to rip in.”
WDCA secretary Wayne Cooper confirmed that in line with the association rulebook, twoday matches with the first day rained out will be played as 40-over one day matches, complete with coloured clothes and a white ball.
Ovens Valley United skipper Dylan Bursill, whose match against Delatite was also rain-impacted, disagrees with the rule.
“I think it would be better if we went red ball and white clothes just because that’s what we’re going to be playing for the rest of the year,” Bursill said.
“I know it’s limited overs but that’s what I’d choose, I think it makes sense.
“In a one-dayer against Delatite, I noticed they had a pretty strong team on paper and the league’s pretty close in standard.
“We’ve been chasing really well, but down at Lords it’s always good to have runs on the board on a nice ground, so we’ll just get there and assess the situation.
“You always expect pretty good conditions down there.”
In other matches, City Colts will try and chase down 214 for victory over Rovers United Bruck at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval, and Wangaratta Magpies are bowling to defend 198 against Benalla Bushrangers.
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tomorrow.
Kent Braden said his squad could definitly chase down the 214 runs needed for victory over Rovers
IT’S taken them a few tries, but City Colts’ A grade squad are in a position to take a game deep into day two, as they prepare to chase down Rovers United Bruck’s 9/213 at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval tomorrow.
Following both of their previous two-day ventures ending within the first day’s play, the Colts kept a powerful Hawks batting line-up in check for the majority of the day, and will now back their batters in to stick around and get them over the line.
City Colt’s Kent Braden said the state of play of the current match was much better than previous occasions.
“It was a step in the right direction for us,” he said.
“We still probably leaked a few too many runs early with the ball, I think they were 70-
odd off 13 overs but we had taken three wickets.
“To be able to peg them back after that and slow down the run rate was quite pleasing and shows that we’ve learned a few things over the last few weeks.
“We’re pretty happy, in the end.
“We’re under no illusions at the club about where we’re at, we’re in a rebuild stage with plenty of young kids.
“Form’s going to be a bit up and down, but last weekend was a positive one, and it gives us half a chance of chasing down their total.”
In their last three batting innings in the longer format, the Colts’ highest individual score has been 50, having lost 22 wickets for 293 runs over 126 overs.
Braden said the key variable in that equation is time spent at the crease.
“I think if we bat the day
we’re a massive chance of making the runs - whether we can bat the day, after our last few performances, who knows,” he said.
“We batted alright in the second innings against Ovens Valley, and taking that confidence and being patient, wearing RUB down and getting them to bowl plenty of overs, we’re a shot.
“That’s the aim of the twoday stuff, you keep wickets in hand by arvo tea and hopefully you set yourself a bit of a platform - in those last 30 overs you can up the scoring rate and keep yourself in the game.”
Braden said Tyler Schulze will be ready to sink his teeth into RUB’s bowlers and make an innings, however, Braden himself will be batting injured.
“Stupidly, I thought I was 25 again and I’m quite clearly not,” he said.
“I popped a lower calf - it’s on the lower range of it, but I’ll probably definitely be batting with a runner this weekend, and I’ve had to pull out of Country Week which is a bit disappointing.
“Last game Tyler Schulze batted for 71 balls for his 28.
“He took time out of the game, and it’s a really good skill to have, to be able to bat for long periods.
“For him to do that, it’s a good example to set for the other guys coming in, that if you bat the time and get yourself in, you’re a chance to score later in the innings.”
The Colts take on Rovers United Bruck tomorrow from 1pm - the club is also hosting a past players and sponsors day at the ground form 4pm, and are encouraging any and all past players and sponsors to head along and cheer the side on.
DESPITE not necessarily growing up around the oval ball, Pranav Menon believes he has what it takes to throw himself head first into one of the region’s top football jobs.
Now three weeks into his role as league operations manager of the Ovens and King Football Netball League (OKFNL) and the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League (WDJFL), Menon has quickly found his feet ahead of what promises to be a bumper season of football across the region.
Having moved to the North East two years ago into a role with Sport North East, Menon said the valuable relationships he had built within the footballing space had provided a strong sounding board for his new role.
“The one big thing I’ve learnt through my role with Sport North East is relationship-building with regional community sports clubs is vital,” he said.
“I worked with AFL North East Border (AFLNEB) as well to deliv-
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er the ‘Tackle your Feelings’ program, which is a mental training program for football and netball clubs, so I did that for the junior leagues, for a few of the OKFNL clubs and a few sessions didn’t go ahead due to COVID.
“So it wasn’t like I was having one-off calls with the clubs or just an email conversation, it was months and months of communication that I was having with the clubs to set up one day.
“Being involved with cricket as well (with Wangaratta Magpies) you get to understand how the culture is in regional communities, who the people are and, basically, the community is so small
you get to work and know people from different sectors as well.
“I always loved footy - I was introduced to the sport when I came to Australia (from India) four years back - I love the game so now it’s great to be a part of it as well.”
Menon said key focus areas for the coming season would include liaising with clubs to improve junior involvement and reserves numbers across the board, with a number of teams experiencing player shortages in the under 12, 14 and 17 age groups last year.
He said he would pride himself on his availability for all local football stakeholders.
“My first approach has always been that I want to meet clubs in person, I think that helps me to do the job and get that connection with the club where they know I’m approachable
any time of the day,” he said.
“Volunteers in the clubs are working full-time so it’s only after hours that they look for emails.
“If you’re working in sports, you can’t do the nine to five thing, it has to be after hours, and that’s what I’ve communicated to all clubs in the league.”
Menon baulked at providing a tip for premiers in both football and netball competitions, and said transfer numbers had been positive in recent weeks.
“The numbers (of transfers) in juniors as well as the OKNFL have been good - they’re not just going to a couple of clubs, it’s been going around so I think it should be a good competition this season,” he said.
“The same with the netballwe had a session with the netball coordinators and they are pretty positive about numbers.”
GUARANTEED: Comedian Dave O’Neil will provide the laughs at the Wangaratta Turf Club’s Calcutta Draw on the eve of the Wangaratta Cup.
WHAT better way to start the Winsec Savings & Loan Wangaratta Cup weekend than head to the Calcutta Draw the night before on Friday, March 3 from 6pm.
The Calcutta will be held in the Grand Oaks Room at the Wangaratta Turf Club and hosted by legendary race-caller Ric McIntosh and former jockey and Sportsbet identity Simon Marshall with entertainment by comedian Dave O’Neil.
Following the success of the inaugural event last year, which attracted almost 200 people, Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett said he was confident of an even bigger crowd this year.
“It was a fabulous night last year, the feedback we received was fantastic,” Barrett said.
“Whether you are into horse racing or not, it’s a great opportunity to get together a group of friends, or workmates, and have a great night out and be in with a chance to win some serious cash.
“Ric is very experienced at these nights, it’s a mix of fun and excitement, and to have Simon Marshall and Dave O’Neil along is a real bonus.”
A ticket into the Calcutta Draw costs $10 and, if you are lucky enough to draw a horse, you have the option of selling it on the night at the auction or paying half the amount to retain it and have a crack at the major prize.
If your horse sells for say $500 you either pay $250 to keep it, or sell it and take $250 with the remaining $250 going into the prize pool.
“A lot of people pooled their money last year to purchase multiple tickets in the draw to improve their odds but, like any game of chance, there are no guarantees except one; you have to be in it to win it,” Barrett said.
Last year 60 per cent of the prize pool went to the first prize, an eye-watering $11,301, with second place paying 25 per cent of the prize pool and third place 15 per cent.
Entry on the night is $90 and includes gourmet cocktail food and a 3-hour drinks package and a great night’s entertainment. Purchase your tickets online at country.racing.com/wangaratta.
Tickets into the Calcutta Draw will be available for purchase from Monday, February 20 from the Wangaratta Turf Club administration office or can be purchased at the event prior to the draw.
YOUNG Saints supporters Rex Purtle and Abel Lewis were lucky enough to meet a couple of their heroes Tuesday afternoon at the Wangaratta Showgrounds in rising stars Nick Coffield and Max King. The Saints ran a clinic for local young footballers, with photo chances and signings galore.
ONE of the AFL’s most popular and best players will speak in Wangaratta tonight. Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield will be running a sportsman’s night at Wangaratta Rovers.
The Brownlow Medallist will start the night taking the thirds players for training, followed by addressing the senior group before taking centre stage.
Former Wangaratta Rovers player and fresh North Melbourne draftee Brayden
George will also be present. Dangerfield said the stars aligned to make a trip to Wangaratta “I’ve known ‘Baz’ Sullivan (Rovers football operations manager) for over 10 years now, we’re business
partners and I always planned to get up at some point when all the schedules aligned,” Dangerfield said.
“We managed to do that this Friday before the season kicks off.”
The Hawks’ under 18 players will get the opportunity to pick Dangerfield’s football brain on the training track.
“The fundamental for players at that age to be as
good as they can be is to make what makes you good, great,” Dangerfield said.
“Whatever your weapon is, it’s different for everyone, whether it’s marking, kicking, hard ball gets, whatever it is, make that as good as it can be.
“The best players and the ones that make it to the top level, what they always do well is the fundamentals so I think it’s about reinforcing that to the young players.
“There will probably be a few drills in regards to that and how you can teach those different elements of skill execution but also trying to replicate what you’re going to get during a game.”
Dangerfield played for Geelong Falcons at under 18s level, similarly to many 18-year-olds in Wangaratta who are playing with Murray Bushrangers.
“The development pathway has changed a bit since I was coming through
but it’s wonderful now and it’s extremely professional,” he said.
“Eighteen-year-olds who are fresh into the AFL are now really knowledgeable around professionalism and what it takes.
“I was still really driven with what I wanted to achieve but the pathways now are infinitely better which gives everyone around Australia the chance to make it to the big league.”
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