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READY TO SHOW WANGARATTA Rod and Custom Club members (from left) Doug Booth with Bevan and Bernadette Bradley’s yellow 1961 Chev Belair and Darren Proctor with his 1947 grey Chev Fleetline are revved up for the club’s show and shine event at the Wangaratta Showgrounds this Sunday afternoon.  Story page 16 PHOTO: Shane Douthie

Sewage on stand-by On-site sewage g tanks to buyy time on sewer issues stalling g residential development p UNDERGROUND tanks will store sewage at several of Wangaratta’s future housing estates to accommodate short-term capacity issues across the city’s sewer network and treatment plant.

Residential growth in Wangaratta’s south and north west over the past few years has exceeded North East Water’s (NEW) projections and part of the plan to accommodate new development is to slowly release waste from 150 kilolitre

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tanks into the sewer network during off-peak times.

The tanks will be three metres in diametre x 21 metres long and made out of fibreglass, with each tank servicing 115 land lots.

Developers will pay a share of the required infrastructure as part of the

normal headworks fees.

In several years’ time once the sewer system capacity is upgraded, the tanks may be removed, they could be incorporated into the longer term solution, or have another use such as stormwater collection.

Connection approvals to the sewer network were temporarily paused for new developments in selected growth areas of the city last year, and an engineering firm was engaged to inves-

tigate solutions to system capacity issues.

Rebecca Jhonston, NEW executive planning and infrastructure, said while long-term growth master planning remains a priority for North East Water, a shortterm option would allow connections to recommence within one to three years.

“The short-term option would involve a number of small-scale storage tanks installed safely below ground in selected new development

areas,” Ms Jhonston said.

“Waste could then be gradually released into the existing sewer network as capacity allowed, for example during off peak times.

“Once the tanks are in place, it would enable some new development in the short-term taking pressure off the current sewer system.”

Ms Jhonston said NEW will be undertaking further detailed engineering and feasibility assessments and costings to progress the

option, including further engagement with developers about their contribution to the new infrastructure.

“We will also be working collaboratively with the Rural City of Wangaratta to determine the next steps of implementing this concept into development planning,” she said.

“Developers are encouraged to continue to engage with us early to discuss options for their development.”

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THE State Government has defended a decision to not include a stop for standard gauge trains, including those from the North East, at Sunshine as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail project on the grounds that “very few passengers would use this service”.

Instead, all trains from the North East line stop at Broadmeadows where there is a SmartBus connection direct to the airport and this will continue to be the case after 2029 when Melbourne Airport Rail is complete.

It comes after numerous rail lobby groups criticised plans this week to exclude North East train commuters from the planned airport link and transport super hub at Sunshine station.

North East will not be afforded the service of a direct rail link that commuters from Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo lines will have.

Rail Futures Institute (RFI) president John Hearsch said the failure to include re-instatement of the former standard gauge platform as part of airport rail and MM1 planning, means Sunshine station fails as a transport super hub serving both Melbourne and all country regions.

Government stands by SmartBus option for the region’s commuters p g “Without a standard gauge platform, travellers from the major regional centres of Seymour, Euroa, Benalla, Wangaratta and Albury-Wodonga will be deprived of speedy, efficient direct access at Sunshine to MM1, other regional rail services and the airport.

“Instead of direct access at Sunshine, these passengers would be forced to deviate east to the city, adding substantially to journey times.”

Transport for Everyone (T4e) and Transport for Melbourne (TfM) spokesman Roger Taylor said it makes no sense to exclude an interchange with the standard gauge line at Sunshine, especially as it could be re-instated at marginal cost.

However, the State Government contradicts the lobby groups’ references to journey times and cost to accommodate standard gauge rail at Sunshine.

Information provided by the government says that transferring at Broadmeadows will provide a far shorter travel time than travelling down to Sunshine and then transferring backwards to the airport.

“In the future, the Suburban Rail Loop will provide a rail connection direct from Broadmeadows to the airport, and many other destinations across Melbourne,” it read.

“Providing a standard gauge platform at Sunshine would be accessed by very few passengers, be very expensive and become completely redundant in the future.

“Only a small number of Albury/Sydney XPT passenger services currently travel through Sunshine and do not stop.

“The majority of scheduled North East passenger services from Shepparton/Seymour around 260 a week - travel via Essendon and the Craigieburn line.”

The State Government said it and the Commonwealth Government jointly agreed that standard gauge trains will not stop at Sunshine as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail project.

The total capital cost of the Sunshine alignment was estimated to be between $8 and $13 billion with state and federal governments to contribute $5 billion each.

From page 1 Wangaratta’s sewer system dates back to the 1930s, and NEW acknowledges that it is facing many challenges.

Ms Jhonston said further investment is needed to address not only ageing infrastructure, but also climate change, population growth, changing demographics and the community’s expectations around sustainability.

“Our team continues to work on longer-term master planning for Wangaratta, with further solutions to the city’s capacity issues to be implemented over the next five to ten years,” she said.

Stephen Swart, director development services, Rural dev City of Wangaratta, said council iss co committed to working closely with developers and NEW to realise the residential growth real strategy for Wangaratta and see stra the development of both the th north west and south growth areas.

He said at Wednesday’s meeting, NEW presented conceptual solutions to the short-term sewerage capacity issues seen in the north west and south growth areas of Wangaratta.

“Details of exactly how these solutions will work such as where they will be located, their scale and cost will be worked through over the coming months and the next step is for NEW to work with stakeholders including developers and council to inform this work,” he said.

“Parallel to these short-term solutions, NEW is also working on longer term master planning for Wangaratta to ensure longer term capacity to service expected growth, something council supports.

“Council will continue to work closely with NEW on short to medium term solutions and implementing those as soon as possible while also planning for the servicing of growth in the longer term.”

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Laceby trafficker jailed

HARD LINE: Wangaratta police Acting Senior Sergeant Sarrah O’Keefe and Acting Inspector David Gillespie have urged motorists to report risk-taking behaviour this long weekend.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Curb your behaviour MOTORISTS have been placed on high alert, as police prepare to target fatal driving behaviours on North East roads over the holiday period.

Commencing in the early hours of this morning, Operation Arid will see a focused police presence target major North East arterials throughout the weekend, in an effort to prevent fatalities during what has historically proven a dangerous weekend for Victorian road users.

Victoria Police data shows collisions in both rural and metropolitan areas have peaked in March in recent years, with 25 road fatalities occurring across the state throughout last year’s month of March, seven of which occurred over the Labour Day long weekend.

Wangaratta Highway Patrol Acting Senior Sergeant Sarrah O’Keefe said police would be highly visible to prevent behaviour such as speeding, impaired driving, fatigued driving, distracted driving and failure to wear a seatbelt, colloquially known as the “fatal five”.

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Police issue warning g for long g weekend road users

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have been tasked to high risk areas within Victoria and the North East,” she said.

“We aim for the operation to detect and provide a highly visible police presence to lessen the incidence of road trauma.”

So far in 2022, 54 people have lost their lives on Victorian roads, compared to 44 the year previous.

The trend continued in Victoria’s eastern region, which encompasses the North East and Gippsland, where road deaths have tripled.

Wangaratta-based Acting Inspector David Gillespie, who is currently overseeing road policing in the eastern region, said it would take a special effort by the community to curb an increase in risktaking behaviour.

“As far as the eastern region, we’ve had 18 people lose their lives

as opposed to six at the same time last year, and it’s 18 too many,” he said.

“It’s something police need the community as a whole to pull together - we need to be planning our trips, we need to be stopping at our local cafes and taking a break, and we need to be not speeding to increase the risk of traumas.

“We’re still seeing a lot of people be non-compliant with wearing seatbelts even after all these years, and the consequence of failing to wear a seatbelt are catastrophic.

“Don’t let this weekend pass you by and think ‘I don’t have to worry’, because every day we’re out there trying to do what we can.”

Act Insp Gillespie anticipated major roadways such as the Hume Freeway would be increasingly busy over the coming days, and encouraged road users to report dangerous behaviour before it ended in tragedy.

“People from New South Wales and Victoria will still use it as their

main thoroughfare and they’ll be going to destinations such as Myrtleford and Bright - if you’re going to be using the Hume Freeway, be patient, plan your trip and expect the traffic to be increased,” he said.

“We don’t tolerate any sort of risk-taking behaviour, and we ask those people in the community to, if they see risk-taking behaviour, be brave enough to call it out and try and stop their peers from engaging in risk-taking behaviour before we end up having to deal with them from a prosecutions perspective.

“If they witness something, call Triple Zero (000) - the consequences of poor driver behaviour when you’re out on the road is horrendous, and we all need to play a part in relation to that.”

Last year’s Operation Arid detected a total of 2906 speeding offences, 215 drink drivers, 195 drug drivers, 161 disqualified or suspended drivers, and 263 drivers using mobile phones state-wide.

The operation comes to a close at 11:59pm on Monday.

A LACEBY man has been jailed after pleading guilty to a “greedy” foray into trafficking illicit drugs.

The 66-year-old appeared in person at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Wednesday, when he was handed a 42 day prison term after pleading guilty to possession and traffickingrelated charges on Monday.

Defence counsel Nick Marcevski had previously called for a lengthy Community Corrections Order (CCO) to be imposed in lieu of jail time, due to his client being identified as unlikely to reoffend.

A search of his Snow Road property in October last year had located 23 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of methylamphetaine, eight grams of amphetamine, 900mls of Butanol and two unregistered firearms, as well as $6195 in cash deemed to be the proceeds of crime.

The court heard this week how the defendant had turned to dealing drugs following a downturn in his usual employment during the COVID pandemic, when he allegedly began trafficking drugs to three clients he had met using an online messaging application.

Mr Marcevski had initially intimated the three users had reached out to his client in search of drugs, prompting the defendant, who did not use drugs himself, to begin selling.

The offending was deemed to have been ongoing for at least nine months.

Magistrate Peter Dunn was quick to denounce the behaviour.

“It’s a mystery to me as to why someone would seek out a person who apparently doesn’t use drugs,” he said.

“Trafficking in drugs is an evil in the community and ultimately brings misery to those who receive them - it’s an evil trade and you willingly participated.”

Mr Dunn said sentencing the 66-year-old was a difficult proposition, however, acknowledged “people in this trade risk terms of imprisonment”.

The defendant will enter an 18 month CCO upon his release from prison, where 80 hours of unpaid community work will be eligible to be completed in treatment and rehabilitation courses.

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Community groups vital to success of events

BY BELIN BELINDA HARRISON HARRIS bharrison@ nemedia.com.au nemedia.c

COMMUNITY events like the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run presented by Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate are not possible without the kind assistance of volunteers from community groups and individuals.

Wangaratta Lions Club is this year’s Charity Partner and the club is providing 22 course and turn marshals along with volunteers to cook up a storm on the barbecue.

“Lions are proud to be a partner in 2022 and our volunteers will be ensuring that all participants know where to run and are kept safe while enjoying the activity,” Wangaratta Lions Club president Michael Everard said.

“We will be on the course in a marshalling capacity from as early as 6am.”

The Lions shed in the showgrounds will be serving up egg and bacon rolls from just after 7am with sausages in bread also available.

“Soft drinks and water will be available while a coffee van will be in attendance for those requiring a caffeine fix,” Mr Everard added.

This is the first year the Lions club has been involved with the Marathon and Fun Run, however, the club was chartered in 1956 and has been active in the Wangaratta community since.

“Lions have active involvement in community events through a number of projects such as Carols by Candlelight, Wangaratta Swap Meet, the Wangaratta Road Safety School for education

GETTING READY: Alan Benton (chairman) and Mick Everard (president) from Wangaratta Lions Club are making sure their barbecue is ready to serve up egg and bacon rolls as well as sausages.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling and party bookings, the Lions International avenue and Australia Day celebrations at King George Gardens,” Mr Everard said.

“Lions thrive on supporting the community, be it through events and organisations or individuals with a need and Lions are always seeking a cause to support.

“Events that promote activity and exercise and bring people to our town to experience the wonderful natural assets are to be encouraged, particularly an event where there is such diversity from personal ambition by elite sports people to intergenerational participation by families and schools.

“This event promotes and celebrates health, participation, fun, competition, social outlet, diversity, families, cultural and sporting groups.

“It ticks all the boxes for a rounded community event for all involved with economic benefit as a spinoff for local business and we are pleased to be partnering.”

Bicycle Users Group (BUGs) have been volunteering at the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run since its inception many years ago.

“This year we will be providing several volunteers for the event,” BUG member Tony Ransom said.

“As I have done for many years, I will be leading out the marathon on a bicycle and other members will be heading up the baggage area where participants can leave their personal items while they are out running.

“We have all enjoyed being associated with the event and BUG members are naturally interested in personal

fitness and sport and so it is a natural extension for us to be involved with an event such as this.”

Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club Inc will be carrying out prep work and serving food for the runners as well as looking after drink stations.

“We have been involved with the Marathon and Fun Run for a number of years now and we have had many roles assisting in the past as well as loaning equipment and providing a great location to start and finish this great event,” life member of Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club Inc Kevin Felmingham said.

“This is a very important event that brings many people into the Rural City of Wangaratta and any event that brings visitors to town

is good for us all - everyone spends money in town and that is good for all our businesses.”

The 1st Yarrunga Scout Group will once again be involved, manning one of the aid stations along the course to ensure runners can get themselves a drink during the race.

“The event gets people out and about and showcases the community spirit, which is great,” assistant group leader Melissa Duguid said.

The Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run will be held on Sunday, March 20, and offers five events: marathon - sponsored by Wangaratta Chronicle, half marathon - sponsored by Wangaratta Remedial Massage, 10km - sponsored by Wangaratta Engineering,

5km - sponsored by Wangaratta Motor Group and the 2km primary school challenge - sponsored by RJ Sanderson.

Brown Brothers have supported the Marathon and Fun Run for many years, with their company wellness committee really getting behind the 2022 event.

“Brown Brothers is proud to be part of this community event and we are very excited to provide prizes,” Brown Family Wine Group portfolio manager Katherine Brown said.

“Brown Brothers has wellness as one of its four core company values and through our wellness committee, we have different events around this topic each month from yoga to health seminars to fundraising activities.

“The Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run is a great event to bring the community together and get more people moving.

“The promotion of a community event that adds an element of health and wellbeing is great.

“This is a great event because it is not about how fit you are, or how fast you can run, it’s about getting out there, spending time with people and enjoying the sights of Wangaratta.

“I participated in the 2020 Fun Run with my three month old son in a pram,” Katherine added.

“It was so nice to get out and have so many people involved and I look forward to the 2022 run, this time without the pram.”

• For more information about any of the events, health and safety or to register, visit wangarattamarathon.com.au today or come into The Chronicle office at 37 Rowan Street.

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Anglican diocese to celebrate

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

A PICNIC lunch, thanksgiving service and afternoon tea will be held on Sunday to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Wangaratta’s Anglican diocese.

Three of the diocese’s 11 bishops will be in attendance, with ninth Bishop David Farrer to be the preacher, current Bishop of Wangaratta Clarence Bester presiding at the Eucharist, and 10th Bishop John Parkes also attending.

Bishop Bester said a note from the fifth Bishop, Keith Rayner, would also be read during Sunday’s celebrations.

He said the day - kicking off with a picnic lunch at Bishop’s Lodge, to be followed by a thanksgiving service at Holy Trinity Cathedral from 2.30pm, and then afternoon tea at Purbrick Hall - was an ideal opportunity for the community to gather after recent COVIDimpacted years.

It will also include the blessing of the Desmond Tutu Peace and Reconciliation Garden developed in the grounds of Bishop’s Lodge.

The events will mark the 120th anniversary of the installation of the diocese’s first

LASTING LEGACY: Bishop Thomas Armstrong was the first bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta; the 120th anniversary of his installation will be celebrated in Wangaratta on Sunday.

WELCOME: Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta Clarence Bester is looking forward to gathering people to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the diocese this weekend.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling bishop, Thomas Armstrong, on March 13, 1902, which was cited at the time as an ‘epochmaking day in the history of the Anglican church in the North Eastern district’.

“I am one for celebrations, and when I saw that the 13th of March was a Sunday, I thought this would be a perfect opportunity,” Bishop Bester said.

“It is a significant event, and especially after COVID, it’s a way to bring people together, because we have not

been able to do that really since 2020.”

The Wangaratta diocese was created out of the Diocese of Melbourne, and founded with Bishop Armstrong’s installation in 1902.

Bishop Armstrong, who left a strong legacy through his 25 years in the role, had been unanimously elected by the committees for the two new dioceses, Gippsland and Wangaratta, and he chose to come to Wangaratta.

He began with 25 clergy

and 77 churches, and when he retired in 1927, the number of clergy had increased to 35 and churches to 97; today, there are 24 parishes or districts incorporating 75 places of worship.

Bishop Armstrong’s lengthy service was followed

by Bishop Stephen Hart, who served from 1927 to ‘42; Bishop Thomas Armour (1943-’63), who died in office; Bishop Theodore McCall (1963-’69), who also died in office; Bishop Keith Rayner

(1969-’75), who later served as Primate of Australia; Bishop Max Thomas (1975-’85); Bishop Robert Beal (1985’94); Bishop Paul Richardson (1995-’97), who later became a Catholic priest; Bishop David Farrer (1998-2008); and Bishop John Parkes (20082019); before Bishop Bester’s enthronement in 2020.

Bishop Bester said the diocese was well-placed for the future, as it worked through its Walk in the Way of Christ ministry action plans, which con-

tinue to build on his advocacy for collaborative ministry.

“It has brought about excitement in the parishes, and while being hit by COVID again last year stopped us in our tracks, we are arranging some of our small parishes to work together in arrangements where they still retain their own identities,” he said.

“We are in the process of redefining, redeveloping, reshaping and reimagining our ministry.

“It’s a collaborative approach, a team ministry, working together through intentional conversations.”

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Serial bail breacher remanded A WANGARATTA man accused of breaching an intervention order days after being released on bail will not be afforded the same opportunity again, after he was remanded in custody on Monday.

Appearing at Wangaratta Magistrates Court via WebeX from Marngoneet Correctional Centre, the 39-yearold was denied bail, after it was alleged he had repeatedly breached an intervention order and possessed drugs within a week of being

released on bail last month.

Detective Senior Constable Benjamin Ryan said the applicant had exhibited “no regard for conditions or orders placed on him by the Magistrates Court”, after he was allegedly observed by police parking “discreetly” before attending the address of a protected female on February 12.

He said police had intercepted the applicant’s vehicle near Newman Street on February 15, after he was

deemed to have been driving while unlicensed, before a search of the vehicle located a small quantity of a crystal substance believed to be methylamphetamine inside his phone case.

It was his fifth time being arrested since September.

“There needs to be a stopgap somewhere,” DSC Ryan told the court.

“Someone needs to put their foot down and say enough is enough.”

The defendant also faces

charges of cultivating cannabis and possession of an imitation firearm, which stemmed from a June 4 arrest.

Defence counsel Damian Fragapane said the protected person had previously attempted to vary the intervention order, and filed a complaint with police after the order was initially filed by police.

He also questioned why police did not arrest the applicant when he was allegedly observed in breach of the order, however, DSC Ryan

contended the member responsible had been conducting field interviews and was not appropriately outfitted to conduct an arrest.

Mr Fragapane also alleged police had delivered paperwork for the applicant to the protected person’s house, making it difficult to abide by the order.

He said any family violence accusations were non-violent in nature, and stated a number of the 85 charges accrued would be contested in court.

Rainfall curtails burns

Final Mass at Tarra tomorrow TARRAWINGEE’S St Stephen’s Catholic Church will host its final Mass on Saturday evening, before it goes to auction on Saturday, March 26.

The church, which is part of St Patrick’s parish, has not been in use for some time, and parish pastoral leader Fr Nathan Verallo said the sale of the church had been considered for a number of years due to the cost of maintaining and insuring the building.

Tomorrow’s final Mass, from 6pm, will be celebrated by Bishop of Sandhurst Shane Mackinlay, and aims to acknowledge the church’s connection to the community, which stretches back to planning stages in 1887 before its eventual opening to parishioners in 1890.

Magistrate Peter Dunn denied bail, and said the nature of the offending was not to be underestimated.

“Some people consider non-violent family violence to be more serious,” he said.

“How can I be satisfied if the conditions would hold him - I think the risk of breaching, he can’t be held.

“You can argue about the resolution until the cows come home.”

The accused is set to return to court on April 11.

TORRENTIAL rain at the weekend has foiled burn-off plans for the North East, after forest areas were left soaked.

Burns for the Wangaratta, Myrtleford and Bright areas had initially been outlined to take place over the coming days, however, a Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) spokesperson confirmed the burns would not be able to go ahead.

A planned burn blitz throughout the North East is set to take place as soon as possible, with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) deputy chief fire officer Aaron Kennedy outlining high-priority burns would be actioned as soon as conditions allowed.

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Resilience skills flourish in Scouts

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

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UILDING resilience in young people has increasingly become a key societal focus, particularly as communities emerge from the effects of COVID-19 restrictions.

Wangaratta’s Leah Walker said she had witnessed many times, during her eight years as 1st Yarrunga Scout Group leader, the ways in which Scouts could offer youngsters that opportunity to flourish.

Leah became involved with the local group when her children, Jy (17) and Shantelle (14), were aged eight and six.

“It was an opportunity to go on the journey with them; I looked at it as something we would always have to talk about,” Leah said.

“It’s been wonderful to see them taking part in things like big hikes and bike rides, and attending major camps.

“My son also had the chance to take part in a motor event, Top Gear Scout, which gave him a first taste of braking in a controlled environment, and a fantastic opportunity to gain some knowledge of driving prior to getting his L plates.

“The best thing has been watching them doing things

You get such a buzz when kids do something they didn’t think they could achieve....

 SOMETHING TO SHARE: Leah Walker with children Shantelle and Jy during a hike in the snow at Mount Buffalo, one of the outings she’s been able to enjoy as a Scout group leader.

 STEPPING AWAY: Leah Walker hopes her successor will enjoy their involvement with 1st Yarrunga Scouts as much as she has.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling they didn’t think they could do; finding out you actually can do those things really builds resilience.”

Leah, who will step down as group leader at the end of this month, said she had also enjoyed the privilege of helping and guiding other children, and seeing them succeed.

“You get such a buzz when kids do something they didn’t think they could achieve, and

I also feel really humbled by the way parents let us into their lives,” she said.

“We’re not teachers, but when you spend so much time with children, you can often say to parents, ‘This is what they’re like when they’re here’, and tell them about skills they’ve shown.

“Parents will seek us out to have a chat, and often we can tell them the children are working well in a team, or

 OUT AND ABOUT: Leah Walker with members of 1st Yarrunga’s Joey Scouts taking in the Mitchell Avenue children’s garden. about their leadership skills; it’s also a chance to tell kids what they’re doing is great leadership, that we are all leaders in different ways.”

Leah said she would be sad to depart the leader’s role as she took on a new work schedule and study, but said this opened a pathway for someone else to step into the position.

“It would be a great opportunity for a young per-

son who wants to build their own leadership skills, or perhaps someone who may be retired or semi-retired and is wanting to offer their time, but it would really suit anyone wanting a fulfilling voluntary role,” she said.

“A background in Scouting is good, but not essential.

“You need good people skills, to be able to manage the group and coordinate with parents, and it really

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The group meets weekly, except during school holidays, with training on the job at these sessions, as well as through online training.

Leah said there were also opportunities to gain nationally-recognised certificates and diplomas in a range of areas, from workplace skills, outdoor recreation and creative industries, through to business, leadership and management, and project management.

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It’s all on locally this weekend

FACEBOOK users this week commented on Wangaratta’s preparedness in the event of extreme flooding, like the ongoing disasters in Queensland and New South Wales.

A JAM-PACKED few days of events, entertainment and activities are set for Wangaratta this Labour Day weekend giving the community and visitors to the region a well-deserved chance to unwind.

The action starts tonight with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival visiting the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre giving the audience a taste of what’s to come next month in the state’s capital.

Arts buffs who love their theatre can head along to the play Waves by Alice Mary Cooper at the Moyhu hall tonight.

The much-loved Wangaratta Farmers’ Market is on tomorrow morning at the Holy Trinity Cathedral for your chance to buy fresh produce while supporting local growers.

While you’re there, skip over to the art gallery to view an exhibition of handcrafted boxes by local artisan David Hall.

Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club will host a mystery cruise tomorrow and a show and shine at the showgrounds on Sunday, which car fanatics are urged to get along to - entry by gold coin donation.

Country music artist Catherine Britt is at the Vine Hotel on Sunday as well, offering great music to chill out to while enjoying a few refreshments.

Harness racing will return on Sunday night after missing last year due to restrictions and it’s sure to draw a crowd.

The sun will be out shining, giving the community some pristine conditions and moderate temperatures to live it up in the great Wangaratta district and wider region this long weekend.

After the last two years, there is no doubt the ability to get out and about will be appreciated immensely.

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Pauline Cain – Kneebone: What ever

happened to the dam that was supposed to be built along side Buffalo Dam they had the land that has been going on for decades I suppose they have sold the land to fill their own

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Charles Branstom:

mandatory rule that all new houses/buildings/factories have a reasonable sized water tank, This would help with capturing runoff that would normally be flowing into creeks and then rivers.

It would also help to store

RE: The article “Kelly centre location all kosher” (Wangaratta Chronicle, February 28).

I note RCoW has responded to my 22.02.2022 question raising concerns about council’s apparently misleading justification relying on “improved views” for the location of the Glenrowan Interpretive Cultural Centre Tower in the heritage listed Lions Park.

Council has implied these views were surveyed, stated the development is consistent with the Glenrowan Master Plan 2002 and the Conservation and Landscape Management Plan 2018, and that both were considered in the Heritage Victoria approval.

In fact, the reporting officer HV assessment of the application by council, relevantly stated (page 5): “Two Conservation Management Plans have previously been prepared for the place.

The most recent plan has been considered by the applicant in preparing their application: Glenrowan Heritage Precinct, Conservation and Landscape Management Plan (CLMP), prepared by Lovell Chen, dated June 2018”.

The CLMP noted “Future work should also seek to balance, or better open up and reinstate, views of the siege site from Gladstone Street, through removal or relocation of the toilet and playground in the Lions Park”, as had the GMP2002.

The CLMP suggested a facility at the southwest corner of the park may be possible, but only if it was of appropriate scale, sensitive, non-dominant and recessive design allowing the landscape to dominate.

Against HV concerns of impact on open space values, council specifically claimed a view of the derailment site purportedly “justifying” the north-central location.

Other sites are blocked from the tower height by tree canopy, and are further hindered by its black 4mm cable mesh “wrapping”.

Approvals obtained by reliance on irrelevant information or failing to take into account relevant information are likely void at law.

Council is putting ratepayers’ monies at risk.

Readers can draw their own conclusions.

Joanne Griffiths, (Ned Kelly’s great-grandniece), Melbourne

Mozzie threat nothing new to the border THE reaction to the Japanese encephalitis has seen the usual methods of the headless chook and asleep at the wheel.

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not then probably need to prepare for this . Interesting times ahead .

Concerns over Kelly centre location

SH Arm:

mostly clay based ground that pools water and large areas of flat ground if Wangaratta got 300-400ml in a few days I hate to say it no amount of preparation is going to save u if your in a lowset house or ground floor business.

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Charles Szeligiewicz:

rain and flooding event will deliver a result to council’s

new flood inundation overlay mapping to be implemented as modelled.

Leslie Matthews: The elephant in the room has been ignored and now we have to live with the consequences. The skeptics say build a dam but have no answer for when the dam is full, overflowing and it’s still raining. Actions, Behaviors, Consequences. We took no action, we ignored the problem, now we have to live with the consequences.

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Do you agree with Inland Rail’s plans to build a pedestrian underpass at Wangaratta Railway Station?

CLASSIC CINEMA: Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club members were treated to the 1957 film classic ‘Old Yeller’ as part of their weekly activities. The movie is a story about a boy and his dog that required plenty of tissues and no dry eyes spared. Members meet from Monday to Friday conducting various activities from bingo, cards, lawn bowls to weekly outings. For all enquiries on events or membership, please contact Ken Daly on 5721 3186.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling virus, that’s no surprise.

How long does it take to realise that the mosquitoes should not be able to spread such viruses?

They cause Ross River fever and several others and there is no reason that the same could not be said for COVID. It’s been a good year for mozzies here, as they are so big it’s an untapped resource for capturing them, and selling them to a gun club as an environmentally friendly target for “trap shooting”.

Marcus Chick, Wangandary

Lack of care for local pets a real concern IT’S sad when you try and help a beautiful dog and none of the authorities care.

I know of a dog who lives in dirty conditions, long grass, dirty, black water and no one seems to care.

Shame on the authorities who are supposed to help the ones that can’t talk for themselves.

And the biggest shame on the owner.

Seriously, the suffering humans cause to innocent animals is so wrong.

Visit Dunroaminpets Inc via Google or Facebook and ready about the cruelty and if you are moved make a small donation to help the animals out.

The people there are so caring.

Maree Parkinson, Wangaratta

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on this week’s web poll, which asked “should winter sports be given a higher priority by their players over summer sports?”

Paul Crabb: Equal billing !

Clem Simmo: What a ridiculous question clearly asked by a football lover. I preferred cricket over football everytime. But I played bball year round and that came before football too.

Craig McDonald: Can’t

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answer this one as it needs a 3rd option - equal priority.

Facebook users also commented on growing concerns around the spread of the mosquitoborne disease Japanese Encephalitis, after it was identified in a nearby piggery.

Tom Stone-berry: Sophie Smith we’re screwed for sure haha Sarah Ryan: Even more reason to spray the kids Matt Ryan Leonie Williams

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Matt Ryan: Sarah Ryan gotta die of something Sarah Ryan: Matt Ryan if that’s how you feel why’d you bother getting vaccinated for covid?

Andrew Roberts: Matt Ryan I think by the reaction of your wife on this comment you might die when you get home Takeshi Covac: clear the shelves of deet spray Jamial Arnol: Takeshi Covac and leave none for the ones who need it. Well done.

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Marc •Bongers Michelle Bongers I’ll Tanya Cattier:

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Tweet PMILibrary TWITTER users this week tweeted about the passing of Wangaratta cycling legend Dean Woods, enjoying a tasty parma at a local foodery, and the cancellation of Wangaratta Cup race meet.

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Catching both sun and water rays at Paradise Falls in the King Valley.

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Dan Andrews @DanielAndrewsMP When you drive into Wang a sign reads “Wangaratta: Home of Olympians”. And rightfully so. Dean Woods was a champion on the track, a four time Olympic medallist. He inspired a generation of Victorians, and we’ve lost him far too young. Vale Dean Woods.

Emma Kate Tobia @EmmaKateTobia Off visiting friends in a small Vic country town near Wangaratta so we had to check out the Parma at the local pub and it was delicious . So much to see in regional Victoria,heading to Beechworth in the morn #GoVic Dona McQueen @DonaMcqueen So sorry that the Wangaratta cup meeting is off. A massive blow to the club. Greg Brown would have been bleeding from the eyes when the heavy rain started.

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW: Mary would love to come and inspect it for you so take her home today. Mary’s microchip number is 956000014454998.

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WHEN you are looking for your next pet, make an appointment at the Wangaratta RSPCA. The shelter has many animals waiting for homes with availability changing daily.

The Wangaratta RSPCA animal adoption source code is BR100934 and animal microchip numbers are below.

Dogs:  Greyhound, black, male, 5 years, 956000005419328, ‘Murphy’;  Greyhound, black and white, female, 2 years, 956000012179382 ‘Ebony’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, male, 6 years, 956000004751929, ‘Khan’;  Bull Arab cross Staffordshire Terrier, male, 1 year,

95600007447075, ‘Boss’;  Kelpie x German Shepherd, black and tan, male, 8 years, 956000006665219, ‘Rex’.

Cats:  Short hair, tortoiseshell and white, female, 2 years, 956000014454998, ‘Mary’;  Short hair, black, female, 9 months, 956000014679673, ‘Bunny’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 9 months, 956000014673730, ‘Pip’;  Short hair, black, male, 3 years, 956000014674558, ‘Jeremy’;  Short hair, grey and white, female, 1 year, 956000014672678, ‘Keira’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 3

months, 956000014697939, ‘Sheba’;  Short hair, black, male, 1 year, 956000014675345, ‘Mambo’;  Short hair black and white, female, 3 years, 956000014673542, ‘Selma’;  Short hair, black and white, female, 3 years, 956000014676147, ‘Celine’;  Medium hair, tortoiseshell and white, female, 2 years, 991003001345714, ‘Tania’.

Various kittens also available.

Small animals:  Guinea pig, white and ginger, female, 1 year, 956000014647237, ‘Elsa’;  Guinea pig, mixed, female, 1 year, 956000014643423, ‘Anna’.

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Its year five class scored substantially above the nation’s averages across the board in everything but persuasive writing, in which it was ranked average.

The year three class scored straight averages.

Principal Wendy Larcombe couldn’t be prouder.

“We were thrilled,” Mrs Larcombe said.

She said the year five group’s year three scores had been on par with other schools of similar backgrounds back in 2009.

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10 years ago “They’ve made outstanding progress in comparison to other schools and particularly the average achievement of all students,” she said.

Mrs Larcombe said the lower marks in persuasive writing came about because it was new.

She advised parents to take care when deciphering results on the MySchool website.

“Parents interested

should look not just at numerical scores but also the gains,” she said.

Mrs Larcombe said Appin Park Primary School was a “proud government school”.

She said solid gains for the school were received because the state schools in Wangaratta have been working together on improving numeracy and literacy.

“We also know that the effectiveness of the individual class teacher has the most influence on students,” she said.

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Man out of jail over police bungle

VICTORIA’S chief police commissioner is confident a swearing in bungle will not impact any more cases, after a man walked free from jail over the issue.

The Victoria Police blunder, revealed late last month, was caused by an administrative oversight of the laws and resulted in more than 1000 officers being unlawfully sworn in.

It means those officers

made arrests, pressed charges and issued orders without valid powers from July 2014 to August 2021.

The issue was aired in Ringwood Magistrates Court on Monday, where a man was released from custody after his case was struck out.

The Herald Sun reported the man, who was charged with weapon and drug offences, successfully argued his arrest and charges were

invalid as the officer involved was wrongly sworn in.

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said the amount of time the man spent on remand was also a factor in the magistrate’s decision.

“That person had been on remand for nearly six months, 178 days, and we had sought to adjourn the matter so we could further argue the case,” he told ABC Radio.

“The magistrate has made a comment to the effect that the charges, really for the amount of time he’s already spent in jail he’s not going to get any more, and so to adjourn it wouldn’t have been fair.”

Mr Patton has no fear that other cases will be impacted by the bungle.

He said urgent retrospective laws, which passed through state parliament on

Tuesday, will resolve all outstanding issues.

“I’ve been briefed on the retrospective legislation, that will put beyond doubt any issues in any of these cases whatsoever,” he said.

Victoria Police said it was reviewing the case to decide whether it will appeal the magistrate’s decision.

“We continue to work closely with government to resolve the administrative

PERSONNEL BOOST: A defence force boost will mean a total permanent workforce of more than 101,000 by 2040.

error and remain confident that remedial legislation will shortly pass,” a police spokesman said.

Police Minister Lisa Neville on Wednesday said the bill, which is awaiting royal assent from Victoria’s governor, is expected to become law on Friday.

“Hopefully by the end of the week it will have royal assent and take effect,” she told reporters.

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PM outlines largest peacetime ADF boost SCOTT Morrison has outlined plans for the largest Australian Defence Force personnel increase in peacetime, labelling the move as a significant step.

The nearly $40 billion expansion will mean an increase of more than 18,000 people to the defence force by 2040.

The prime minister said the expansion was a vote of confidence in the work of the ADF. “We don’t leave our tasks of defence to others ... we take it up ourselves and that means we’re a contributor,” Mr Morrison told reporters in Brisbane.

“We’re going to make sure that the Australian defence forces are

a big contributor for generations to come as more and more people take up those careers in our defence forces.”

The increase would be a rise of 30 per cent during the next two decades, bringing the total number of permanent ADF personnel to 80,000 by 2040.

The total defence workforce would grow to more than 100,000 by that time.

The plan to increase the ADF workforce was flagged as part of a 2020 force structure plan and was agreed to by the national security committee of cabinet in late 2021.

Mr Morrison said the addition-

al workforce would be supporting future submarine operations, as well as airlift and air base capabilities, missile defence and cyber.

“We greatly appreciate the extraordinary work they have done to support us in civilian tasks but their first job is to defend this country,” he said.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the ADF expansion was vital given the rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, along with conflicts in Europe.

“It is going to be necessary to supplement particularly in space, in cyber, in our naval assets, our underwater capability,

NSW Health staff sent north to flood zone NSW Health staff from Sydney are being deployed to the north coast to help with the flood crisis and deal with a lack of medical professionals amid growing reports of gastroenteritis.

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard told a budget estimates hearing on Thursday while Lismore still had a hospital they “basically had nothing” in terms of healthcare.

There were growing reports of gastroenteritis on the NSW north coast, he said.

The relocations would

help “to get on the ground confidence for people to see a practitioner .. if they’ve cut their finger, if they’ve got gastro”, he said.

Acting Chief Health Officer Marianne Gale said there was “a lot of gastro in the community in general in recent months”.

“In a flood situation there is always that risk,” she said.

“We know in a number of areas the flood waters have caused issues with the drinking water and caused issues with the sewage.”

Boiled water alerts would need to be issued in multiple

areas and evacuation centres were taking precautionary measures to stop the illness spreading.

Meanwhile, Lismore’s mayor says there is an urgent need for semi-permanent dwellings to accommodate people whose homes were destroyed in the northern NSW flood crisis.

Steve Kreig said thousands of people have been homeless since Lismore was inundated with floodwaters on February 28.

“I’m one of them,” he told the Nine Network on Thursday.

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our autonomous vehicles,” he said.

“That provides a deterrence and makes us a more credible partner with the United Kingdom and with the United States and with NATO ... and if we are to rely on them, they need to rely on us.”

Opposition defence spokesman Brendan O’Connor said Labor agreed with increasing the size of the ADF, but said the timing of the move by the government was a distraction from a slow response to the flooding crisis in NSW and Queensland.

“Having sat on a decision taken last year to boost ADF numbers, the Morrison-Joyce govern-

ment has waited until the eve of an election to make yet another announcement that won’t take effect for 18 years,” he said. “(The government) only met 90 per cent of permanent force recruitment targets in 2020/21 and have failed to meet 2016 defence white paper targets every year since 2015/16.”

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie, a former ADF member, said the defence boost was money well spent.

“We need to wake up here, what is going on around the rest of the world, we need to start making sure that our nation is secure,” she said.

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Vic Police lawyer cleared in Lawyer X saga VICTORIA Police’s top lawyer Fin McRae has been formally cleared over his involvement in the force’s handling of the Lawyer X scandal.

Mr McRae was referred to the Victorian Legal Services Board by royal commissioner Margaret McMurdo after she found his involvement in the Nicola Gobbo police informer saga fell short of expectations.

“Having conducted a thorough examination of these matters, we have determined Mr McRae’s conduct does not constitute

unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct and we will not be taking disciplinary action,” a VLSB+C spokesman said on Thursday.

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants in 2020 investigated Victoria Police’s handling of former gangland lawyer-turned-police informant Ms Gobbo, and the push to turn her into a prosecution witness.

“Mr McRae’s handling of Victoria Police’s disclosure to the (Department of Public Prosecutions) along with

Ms Gobbo’s civil litigation, fell short of the commission’s expectations of the most senior lawyer in Victoria Police,” Ms McMurdo wrote in the final report.

Ms McMurdo described it as regrettable that he had not told prosecutors at a meeting in June 2012, saying that despite real concerns for Ms Gobbo’s safety, disclosing her informer status to the prosecutors could not be seriously considered a security risk.

Mr McRae was one off more than 100 witnesses at the inquiry.

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100 is a cakewalk for Margaret

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

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argaret Redmond rose to the occasion of her 100th birthday last week, celebrating the milestone in high spirits with friends and family, and delighting in greetings delivered by dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II, as well as her beloved Collingwood Football Club.

Margaret’s son, Peter, said the mother of four, grandmother of eight and great grandmother of six had marked the milestone with her usual approach to life.

“Mum’s always been dedicated to family and likes a laugh,” he said.

Born on March 4, 1922, Margaret lost her father in a car accident at an early age, and with her mother and older siblings, moved to stay with family at Archie’s Creek, near Wonthaggi, before the family bought a farm at Loch.

Margaret’s mother, who she described in a 2018 RSL oral history interview as “an exceptional woman”, remarried, and with the union came six new siblings.

The blended family moved to Woolamai, near Bass, where Margaret continued her schooling, and when she

LOVE OF FAMILY: Margaret Redmond with children Elizabeth and Peter on her 100th birthday. finished school she worked on the family’s farm.

In July, 1942, Margaret volunteered for army service, and spent time working in the postal unit in Melbourne.

At the end of World War 2, she applied to be discharged to care for her mother, who was suffering from leukaemia.

In the meantime, she had re-connected with Michael Redmond, who she

had known when he was principal of the school at Woolamai.

Michael, who was 15 years older than Margaret, had served in intelligence in New Guinea during the war, and after his regiment returned home, the pair corresponded, then married after the war, in August, 1946.

They had four children, Mary (who passed away just days after her arrival), Eliza-

beth, Bill (dec) and Peter, and spent time in Quambatook where Michael worked on consolidating a number of schools, before moving to Rutherglen for another principal’s role.

In January, 1961, the family relocated to Wangaratta, where Michael was principal of Yarrunga Primary School and the family made their long-time home in Hardisty Street.

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olunteering was in Margaret’s blood, having watched her mum offer her time over the years, and she was a member of several groups, and an Anglican parishioner.

At one point when her children were attending three different schools, Margaret worked in the tuckshop at each school; she went on to run the Champagnat College tuckshop.

Following Michael’s retirement in 1972, he and Margaret enjoyed a six month trip to England in 1976. Peter said his mother had been dedicated to her husband’s care after he suffered a stroke, until he passed away aged 86 in 1993.

Margaret was among the first volunteers for Wangaratta’s Meals on Wheels program, which kicked off in 1964, and remained a volunteer until 2018, winning the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards.

Peter said his mum was a “mad-keen Collingwood supporter”, and while she had relished receiving the traditional note from the Queen, and a thoughtful letter from Victorian Governor Linda Dessau, her favourite 100th birthday correspondence was from the Magpies.

“There were lots of black and white balloons to go with it, and she sang ‘Good Old Collingwood Forever’,” Peter said.

He said Margaret loved living at St Catherine’s Wangaratta, and had thoroughly enjoyed the chance to celebrate her birthday in the grounds last week.

“She really loved the day - I was thrilled to bits to see it,” he said.

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ZONTA to award an outstanding woman

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LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE 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.

The award will be presented at the club’s annual general meeting on Thursday, May 5 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 11.

ON THE TABLE: Sally Jacka presented a petition with more than 100 signatures in support of the Eldorado Dredge to Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy.

A PETITION signed by more than 100 locals could well be the catalyst to attract more funding for the Eldorado Dredge Historic Reserve.

Organised by the Eldorado Community Group and submitted

by Sally Jacka, the petition was formally tabled in front of Parliament by Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy earlier this week.

Mr McCurdy said the dredge had reached a state of disrepair, and urged the State Government to inject vital funding to recover the iconic site.

“It is imperative that the State Government

provide the funding needed to help restore this historical site,” he said.

“It’s time for the State Government to stand up and protect and invest in our local history - doing so will be an investment into tourism and the local economy.

“It’s time for them to listen to these people and provide the necessary funding to restore the historic reserve back to its former glory.

“I look forward to continuing to support local community groups get the funding that they so desperately need.”

Lake Hume Challenge Sunday FAMILIES are encouraged to get on their bikes for the Jayco Albury Wodonga Lake Hume Cycle Challenge this Sunday with children under 12 riding for free.

Thanks to generous support of Wodonga Council and AlburyCity, organisers of the March 13 event have been able to waive the fee for primary-school aged children to take part in the 15km Kiewa River Family Ride.

Other rides on the day will include the 80km Bethanga Beast, 65km TangambalangaSandy Creek Loop and 40km Tallangatta Rail Trail Tour.

The Rotary Club of Bellbridge-Lake Hume has joined forces with the Rotary Club of Albury North to deliver the

event with a new start and finish at Ebden Reserve.

Organising committee member, Stuart Lucas, said there was a special emphasis on getting families involved this year after so many events were postponed or cancelled during the pandemic.

“We saw that COVID affected people financially, emotionally and socially with some groups and ages in the community being more affected than others,” he said.

“An event such as this where families get together with their community for a ride beside the lake and out in a beautiful countryside is going to be great for their wellbeing.

“Families and individuals will be able to relax and

feel positive being part of something bigger that helps a worthy, local cause.”

Wodonga mayor Kev Poulton said it was a great opportunity for riders of all abilities to enjoy beautiful scenery, a social gathering and a physical challenge.

“It’s especially exciting to see an extra focus on family participation at a time when we’re all keen to get out and about and reconnect with our community - and of course, it’s for a fantastic cause that ultimately benefits everyone,” he said.

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Since 2012, the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge has raised more than $180,000 for the Wellness Centre within the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

Rides will be largely based on the High Country Rail Trail and other country roads, including sections of gravel to interest a wider range of riders and age groups.

Mr Lucas said this change further improves safety for riders and provides an accessible opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and try something new.

For further information or to register, visit www. lakehumecyclechallenge. com.au.

UNITED IN SUPPORT: Albury mayor Kylie King and Wodonga mayor Kev Poulton warm up for the Lake Hume Challenge fundraiser for the Wellness Centre within the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

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Milestone recalls days of our old school yards

By SIMONE KERWIN WANGARATTA is home to one of Victoria’s oldest continuouslyoperating primary schools - a fact highlighted in a list released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the state’s public education system.

Opened on August 22, 1850, Chisholm Street’s Wangaratta Primary School was established well before the Education Act 1872, the anniversary the State Government is marking this year.

Along with other schools established in 1850, at Bacchus Marsh, Colac and Essendon, Wangaratta Primary continues to build on its proud tradition.

Elsewhere in the Rural City of Wangaratta, Milawa Primary School also boasts a rich history in Victorian education, having been open since April 1, 1864, with a subsequent new school building constructed in 1868, and having existed on its current site since 1907.

Eldorado, Hurdle Creek, Tarrawingee and Tea-Garden Creek Primary Schools, which have all since closed or merged with other schools, were also in existence at or shortly after the time the Education Act was passed.

Victoria was the first state in Australia - and one of the first in the world - to make education

PART OF HISTORY: Wangaratta Primary School grade two students Riley Wheeler (7), whose parents both also attended the school, and Grace Jones (7) with the school’s roll of honour and the original bell, part of the rich history on show at the Chisholm Street school.

PHOTO: Simone Kerwin free, secular and compulsory to all children aged six to 15, with around 600 schools opening across the state in the five years following the passing of the Education Act. Celebration of this milestone will be marked with a range of activities across the year designed to commemorate the past, recognise the present and imagine the future of education.

A dedicated website, www.vic. gov.au/150years, will feature the 483 original government schools

from 1872, including Wangaratta Primary and Milawa Primary, alongside every other government school since established.

It will display a selection of digitally-preserved historical records from the past 150 years, including school history summaries, enrolment registers and photos.

Anyone with photos, documents or other vintage school treasures is encouraged to email them to 150years@education.vic. gov.au to help build this digital time capsule.

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Minister for Education James Merlino said: “This is a really special milestone for Victorian education - celebrating 150 years of our pioneering education system, while looking towards the future to continue giving our students the very best opportunities in life.

“While many aspects of Victoria’s education may have changed, the idea that every child should have access to a free, secular, high-quality education, regardless of their background, will never change.”

Weaving driver to pay $1500 to aid local charities A CANBERRA man placed his family at extreme risk when he dangerously overtook vehicles on the Hume Freeway last year, a magistrate has found.

Facing Wangaratta Magistrates Court this week, the man pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving, after he reached speeds of more than 150kph while travelling north near Glenrowan on January 22.

His four children and wife were passengers, as the man weaved his Mazda CX-9 in and out of traffic and overtook vehicles from the lefthand lane near the Glenrowan BP truck stop following a family trip to Melbourne.

Police prosecutor Acting Sergeant Heath Dosser said roadways at around 10.30am had been exceptionally busy, as motorists travelled to the region for the Australia Day long weekend.

Having been intercepted, the accused was transported to Wangaratta Police Station, when he allegedly made full admissions and expressed remorse for his behaviour.

He has since completed a road trauma awareness course.

Defence counsel Jonathan Brancato said his client had set a poor example for his children, particularly his 14-year-old son who will soon learn to drive.

In cancelling the defendant’s licence for a mandatory period of six months, Magistrate Peter Dunn said his actions had been completely fraught with danger, particularly with debris and wildlife somewhat commonplace along stretches of the roadways.

“We have all sorts of hazards on our roads,” he said.

“It’s only a matter of good luck and not good management that there wasn’t a serious accident or a tragedy here.”

Magistrate Dunn placed the defendant on a nine-month good behaviour bond without conviction, and ordered him to pay $1500 to the court fund to be distributed to local charities.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Wangaratta Rod & Custom Club

Street rods big day out THIS Sunday‘s Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club‘s (WRCC) show and shine is shaping up as one of the biggest in years with entries still rolling in from far and wide.

The club had received 117 entries by the start of this week for the event, which is part of the club‘s 21st bi–annual rod run weekend.

That‘s around 40 more than usual which means a real bonanza for anyone who appreciates hot rods and classic customised cars.

“We have also had a lot of interest from outside the club including from individual owners and other car clubs,” WRCC şĵşĪĵŶ͂$ĵŧǥ͂)ŧųĵ͂źĝʼnı˳ “This will be a rare opportunity for the public to see such a wide variety of hot rods and customised vehicles all in the one place.

“There will be treasures on show that have been locked in sheds for years and there are guaranteed to be some rare şĝŁŠʼnǰīĵŠƁ͂şŧƁŧŶ͂ƙĵņʼnīřĵź͂ŧŠ͂ıʼnźųřĝƠ˳̣ The show and shine runs from 2pm to 5pm at the events precinct at the rear of the Wangaratta showgrounds on March 13 when the public can get up close to these eye–catching machines all for a gold coin donation.

They will also be able to see and hear them as they do a lap on the bitumen around the precinct cruising track.

If someone turns up on the day in a special interest vehicle they could even be invited to join the display (for a $10 entry fee).

For further information on the rod run, and show and shine or information about joining the club contact Darren Proctor on 0412 098 351 or email wangarattahotrodclub@outlook.com.

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“I have enjoyed owning and driving ‘her‘ everyday since; she has a lot of sentimental value for me,” she said.

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The Bradley‘s have enjoyed their time & numerous friendships made since joining the WRCC. 3. Bill Wenham‘s red 1934 5–window Ford coupe with a Ford Windsor engine and automatic transmission was imported from the USA in1991 and was rebuilt from the ground up between 1998 and 2006.

The car has been used daily for many years by Bill, wife Bev and family, who have all enjoyed attending rodding events over the years.

4. Darren Proctor purchased his 1949 grey Chev Fleetline about three years ago it runs a six cylinder motor with T–bar automatic and disc brakes .

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“It needed a bit of work to get this classic cruiser back on the road and it is still work in progress with some modifications already done and a few more to come,” Darren said.

One of the most recognisable hot rods around Wangaratta is Keith Stamp‘s yellow 1934 Ford roadster running a 283 Chev engine and 2–speed Powerglide auto, Customline rear end and HR Holden front suspension matched with a Valiant steering column utilising a rack and pinion system.

Keith‘s lifelong interest began as a 14 year old after reading a Hot Rodding magazine and it‘s as strong now as it has ever been; after almost 60 years of involvement.

The Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club Inc would like to thank all their sponsors for their support.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Straw-necked Ibis: farmers’ friend

By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS

HAPPY WANDERERS: Straw-necked Ibis can travel great distances.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

THE Straw-necked Ibis is a relative of the Australian White Ibis and does not usually scavenge for food around urban parks and tips. s.

However, like the White Ibis, Straw-necked Ibis are known as ‘the farmers’ friend’ in many regional areas, due to their habit of flocking in paddocks plagued by locusts, grasshoppers and crickets and feeding on these insects. s.

These birds are found across much of the Australian mainland except for deserts and dense forests, are occasional vagrants to Tasmania and are also found in Indonesia,, New Guinea, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island.

A feature of this bird is an ability to fly hundreds or thousands of kilometres between inland sites and the hee coasts, possibly as regular seasonal movements, and sometimes in response to local environmental conditions.

The longest recorded movement of a Strawnecked Ibis was over 3500 kilometres, from south-

western WA to south-eastern n Queensland.

The Straw-necked Ibis is a large waterbird with a naked black head, long downcurved black bill and yellow throat plumes.

They have a glossy blueblack back, with metallic purple, green and bronze sheen, a white nape and sides of neck and white underparts.

This Ibis prefers wet and d dry grasslands, pastures, croplands and swamp or lagoon margins and is generally less adaptable than the Australian White Ibis and avoids feeding in coastal or urban habitats.

They are a waterbird species who are highly mobile and nomadic and whose movements are closely tied to water availability within inland floodplains and wetlands.

The Straw-necked Ibis feeds mainly on terrestrial invertebrates, especially grasshoppers and locusts.

It will also take frogs, small reptiles and mammals. s.

They forage by probing the mud and groundcover with their bill or take prey from the surface of water bodies.

Forming large breeding colonies, the Straw-necked Ibis can often be found with Australian White Ibises.

The low nests are often large, trampled platforms of reeds, rushes and sticks over water, often merging to form one continuous platform, and are re-used over many years.

Both sexes build nests, incubate the eggs and feed the young for about two months.

The locations of their major nesting colonies are known thanks to recent research and tracking with satellites.

Locally there are several, smaller breeding colonies on wetlands along the Ovens and King River floodplains.

Currently there are many Straw-necked Ibis feeding in groups among our grassland pastures and their rising and falling in large flocks on thermals, moving to and from feeding areas to nighttime roosts, are a pleasure to observe.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Comedy festival coming to town

Wangaratta Farmers’ Market THE next Wangaratta Farmers’ market will be held tomorrow morning in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Docker Street from 8am until 12pm.

Stock up on locally grown and made produce including meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, eggs, berries, cakes, bread and more, with the Repair Café also onsite to fix broken household items.

THE Melbourne International Comedy Festival Outta Town tour will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tonight from 7.30pm.

It is a taste of what’s to come at the nation’s biggest comedy festival which will be held in April.

Among the comedians set to perform in Wangaratta are Lloyd Langford, Danielle Walker and Luka Muller, with tickets available now at www. wpacc.com.au.

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Play in Moyhu tonight KING Valley Arts Presents will host the first in this year’s series of live performances at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall tonight.

The play Waves by Alice Mary Cooper, follows the story of Alice, a hospice care worker who meets Elizabeth Moncello, the unofficial inventor of the butterfly swimming stroke, in a tale of historical fiction.

The show starts at 7pm with tickets $25 each which includes a Moyhu CWA supper after the performance (doors and bar open at 6.15pm) available at www.trybooking. com.

THE Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club will host the 21st Rod Run this weekend.

The rods will arrive on the Friday and will be based at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, taking part in a mystery cruise on Saturday before a Show’n’Shine at the showgrounds on Sunday from 2pm with entry by gold coin donation.

The event is open to the public with food vans available and cars will be cruising around the showgrounds into the evening.

MASTER CRAFTSMAN: An exhibition of handcrafted boxes made by local artisan David Hall is being held at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street this weekend. The Beauty of Boxes explores the styles, design, sizes and uses of boxes, while expressing the beauty and warmth of the wood from which they are made - often recycled timbers and species such as Huon Pine, Myrtle and Sassafras. They could be functional and used to store precious items, or simply displayed and enjoyed. See them today and Monday from 9am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm with entry free and all welcome.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Catherine Britt to perform at Vine Hotel

Tastes of Rutherglen EXPERIENCE some of the region’s best wines and finest cuisine when the annual Tastes of Rutherglen event is held this weekend.

All 17 cellar doors invite visitors to the tasting table, where they can meet the winemakers and learn more about their craft.

There will be more than 200 wines to taste plus masterclasses and special events and more, with tickets and a full program available at www.explorerutherglen. com.au.

MULTI award-winning and top-selling country artist, Catherine Britt, is bringing music to the bush and the outback with a special show which arrives at the Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Sunday.

The Golden Guitar-winning country singer and songwriter is visiting a number of specially selected rural locations across the country during her Bush Pub Tour.

Catherine Britt will play from 2pm with tickets available now at www. thevinehotel.net.au.

Swanpool Motor Festival

Brighter Days festival THE Brighter Days festival, three days of family fun centred around bikes, cars and music, returns to Bright on the Labour Day weekend.

The festival will kick off tonight with live music on the Oaks Lawn State at Pioneer Park and continue on Saturday and Sunday, with Cruise for a Cure being held tomorrow and a bike and car show ‘n’ shine on Sunday.

With a lineup of acts including Bjorn Again tonight, Chocolate Starfish tomorrow and Thirsty Merc on Sunday, tickets and a full schedule of events is available at www. brighterdays.org.au.

A TASTE OF ART: See a broad range of artworks, many by local artists, when the prestigious Rutherglen Tastes of Art prize opens at the Rutherglen Memorial Hall in High Street this weekend. Over 450 entries have been received for this year’s event which showcases paintings, photography, sculpture and youth works. One of the entries is “The silent generation” with Aunty Edna of Wiradjuri (pictured), by Kurtis Hickling, with all works vying for a share in a prize pool totalling $12,250. The opening gala will be held tonight where prize winners will be announced and the exhibition will be open daily from 10am until 4pm until March 20, with entry $5 per person.

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THE fourth Swanpool Motor Festival, featuring a massive collection of cars, motor bikes, trucks and more, will be held at the Albert Heaney Reserve in Swanpool on Sunday.

The event will feature a swap meet and market stalls plus food and drinks, with local band Rattler playing favourite country and rock ‘n’ roll hits.

Enjoy a family day out from 8am until 3pm, with entry $5 for spectators (children under 16 free) and $10 for display vehicles, which enters vehicles in a prize pool which exceeds $5000.

All funds raised are used for the maintenance and upkeep of the oval and facilities.

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NOTHING builds stronger cattle than generation after generation lovingly caring for them year on year.

Cattle like those belonging to Whorouly South producer Lisa Beach will be on display and up for grabs at today’s Myrtleford Weaner Cattle Sale at the Paull & Scollard yards off the Great Alpine Road from 10.30am.

Ms Beach grew up in the business, and currently runs around 75 breeding Angus on the 440 acre family farm in Whorouly South.

“I grew up on the family farm and now my husband and I have pretty much taken over,” she said.

“We’ve had a really great summer season for producing cattle, we’ve had some really favourable weather conditions.”

Ms Beach will be taking some 35 head of mixed sex weaners to Friday’s sale, one she attends with her cattle every year.

“We just recently sold a few cull cows, but we sold weaners last year at the same sale, we always sell at that sale,” she said.

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REGIONAL NEWS

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By MARTIN DAVIS THERE are renewed hopes of major improvements, including a second oval at Bright’s Pioneer Park, following adoption of the Alpine Shire’s 2022-2033 Sport and Recreation Active Plan last week.

Councillors backed the plan, which contains a range of other more specific locality plans - including the Pioneer Park Master Plan - to help inform future planning for infrastructure, programs and grant applications across the shire for the next 12 years.

Pioneer Park is home to many sporting groups in Bright and the master plan identifies the need for a second grassed playing field in the area adjacent to the equestrian facility that’s already at the park.

A second playing field would be able to assist many of Bright’s junior sporting groups including cricket, football, soccer and little athletics.

Other suggestions within the plan include developing additional tennis courts and an additional hardcourt that will be suitable for netball and basketball.

United Bright Football Netball Club is arguably the main user of the Pioneer Park precinct.

Club president Kristi Hackett said a second oval for the juniors would certainly help bring the club closer together.

“Currently we have

LOOKING FORWARD TO DEVELOPMENTS: United Bright Football Netball Club president Kristi Hackett can’t wait to see a second ground developed at Pioneer Park.

PHOTO: Martin Davis juniors and seniors having to play at different venues for our home games, and to be able to have the different sides of the club playing at the same venue will be beneficial for the club,” she said.

“The upgrades in this plan will benefit the club immensely, the second oval and also getting another netball court will mean that we can safely have two courts for training but we can play two teams at the same time.”

With Pioneer Park being used all year round for all sports and activities, Ovens Valley United president Tony Cuskelly said the cricket

club is hoping the second facility will be able to be more friendly for cricket.

“We are looking for more of a cricket ground rather than a football ground, so our juniors are able to play on a cricket ground, with grass that is cut at a level where the kids get value for their shots,” said Mr Cuskelly.

“Potentially we will be looking at having two games occurring at the same time in Bright with U/12s and U/14s able to use the synthetic pitches, it will make it easier for families with kids in those age groups.”

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Myrtleford grounds part of plan MYRTLEFORD sporting grounds are potentially set for an upgrade with both Memorial Park and McNamara Reserve noted as priority areas within Alpine Shire’s 2022-2033 Sport and Recreation Active Plan adopted last week.

Included are McNamara Recreation Reserve committee’s desire to develop a Recovery and Wellbeing Centre.

Committee president Bob McNamara said that having a multipurpose wellbeing centre will benefit the community.

A future facility seeks to house a 15m lap pool, areas for physios and medical specialists, while also centralising the mental health program that is run by the Myrtleford Football Netball Club.

“There are some concept drawings in place for the wellbeing centre, it’s going to be quite expensive but the focus is for the community to be able to have a place that they can go for all of their needs,” Mr McNamara said.

He said the current priority is progressing the Ablett Pavilion upgrade, recently receiving around $2 million from the Federal Government, after which the focus will shift to the sporting and health side.

Fire season not over yet warns CFA

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE LOCAL firefighters remain cautious heading into autumn despite a wetter and cooler fire season.

CFA Ovens Valley Group leader Michael Freudenstein said the fire danger period remains in place, but local services were assessing weekly.

“We’ve started issuing permits for stubble burns in cropping areas but fire restrictions will stay for a while yet,” he said.

“Due to the wet weather we’ve had a pretty good fire season; the grass has stayed green although it’s starting to mature now but that is usual.

“We always have a later season in the valleys compared to the more western areas like Rutherglen; things dry off much faster out there.”

Although the wet conditions have been helpful this season, it could cause problems next year.

“We’ve got heavy fuel loads at the moment due to the rain creating grass growth in the bush and scrublands, plus storms blow bark and debris from trees which add to it,” Mr Freudenstein said.

“The potential for high fuel loads to dry off and create a danger is there so we’re just going to monitor those going forward.

“It’s mainly in the bush; on grasslands and around farms people have stock so that keeps the general paddocks down but we have quite a bit of bush and scrublands in the Alpine Shire.

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Ready to ride at Merrijig McCORMACK Park will be awash with cowboys and cowgirls of every variety, eager to take home a buckle from the annual Merrijig Rodeo tomorrow.

Nestled in the heart of the High Country below Mt Buller, the action packed event couldn’t be set in a more picturesque location.

The Merrijig Rodeo is part of the APRA tri-series championship that incorporates the Kyabram, Merrijig and Chiltern rodeos across the Labour Day long weekend, and it doesn’t matter if you choose to visit one or all three - a great time is guaranteed at each.

This will be Merrijig’s 44th rodeo, and another chance to entertain eager fans and also give profits back to the community groups who volunteer to run the event each year.

Gates open at 12pm, with junior events kicking off from 2pm.

The main event, famous for taking place when the heat of the day has gone, will begin under lights from 6.30pm.

The rodeo encompasses thrills

and spills across a variety of events including Bareback Bronc, Barrel Race, Break Away Roping, Bull Ride, Saddle Bronc and Steer Wrestling.

Along with the action on the arena, there is also plenty to do in the stalls out the back with sideshow alley entertainment, including a mechanical bull.

Entry is $30 per adult, with all children under 18 free, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

There’s plenty of room for parking and camping (Saturday night only) right next to the rodeo arena.

Sites are unpowered with portaloos provided.

The cost is $25 per car and can be pre-booked with your entry tickets.

And if you’d prefer to leave the car at home, they’ve got you covered with bus transfers operating to and from Mansfield.

The rodeo spectator arena is a no dog zone.

For more information you can go the website www.merrijigrodeo.com.

ROCKING ROLLING RIDING: The action-packed family friendly Merrijig Rodeo is on tomorrow. Gates open at 12pm, junior events kick off at 2pm, and the main event under lights from 6.30pm.

Come and enjoy Myrtleford Bush Market on Sunday

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE annual Myrtleford Bush Market, a major drawcard for regional visitors who often flock to the town for the event usually held in January, is back on this weekend.

Stallholders from throughout the region will offer a variety of wares and produce.

Market organiser Kerry Murphy said there would be something for everyone with bargains galore.

“Everything from locally grown produce to jewellery, leather goods, socks and jocks, wooden chopping boards, French baskets, hats, essential oils, soy candles, gemstones and knitted

garments; it’s all at the Myrtleford Bush Market,” she said.

“Fresh fruit and vegetables are always a winner with a choice of local grower stalls.

“Turkish pastries are a great lunch option.”

Gamila of Beechworth, KNM Berries, Wondermazing Honeybees, Elbe & Co Candles, Pasta Adele, Coloured Wool and Fibre are some of the locals attending.

There will be balloon animals, live entertainment throughout the day and more.

There are lots of stalls and plenty of on-site car parking.

The market will be held on Sunday, March 13 from 9am until 2.30pm at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve in O’Donnell Avenue.

HERE IT IS: The Myrtleford Bush Market is back this Sunday at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve.

Haines seeks $1b fund for rural hospitals THE Federal Government should establish a $1 billion rural hospital fund to finance essential health infrastructure in small towns across regional Australia, according to Indi independent federal MP Helen Haines.

She has called for the fund to help bankroll capital works, equipment, and planning approvals, saying small rural health services across Indi barely get a look-in when it comes to hospital infrastructure funding.

“In regional and rural Australia, the health needs of our communities are growing, but our health services are being left to fall behind,” Dr Haines said.

“As our communities grow and age, we are faced with outdated, ageing and often dangerous infrastructure.

“It was bad before the pandemic, but the last two years have shown just how big the problem is.”

Dr Haines said the Federal Government provided a oneoff $1.25 billion Community Health and Hospital Fund right after the last election in 2019, but since then direct federal funding has all but disappeared, except for small projects through the Building Better Regions Fund.

“But only around two per cent of that fund has gone toward rural hospital infrastructure over the lifetime of the fund,” she said.

“Rural health services often include hospitals, residential aged care and other primary health carefacilities.

“I am proposing this fund to bring consistency and fairness to the process, as well as to ensure towns across Indi can access the funding needed to build the health infrastructure we urgently need.”

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www.corcoranparker.com.au Tarrawingee Clearing Sale Saturday 19th March, commencing 9.00am A/c WJ&JE Murray (Jack & Jenny) 2190 Beechworth-Wangaratta Road, Tarrawingee Farm Plant & Machinery; John Deere Baler 590 netwrap; Hino truck 1991 2axle tare:7400 gcm:24000GVM:15000 25ft tray 311391km; Load master 25ft stock create good condition no rust; Parks mix all pressmatic super multi feed mixer; 275 new holland square Baler running condition; Celli PTO rotary hoe 1.35m width; Marshall multi spread 1.5t; Bedford truck 4.3m tray Edbro hoist attached + flat bottom field bin 4.3m; 40ft Shipping container; 4 lengths concrete mesh; Massey Ferguson tellie handler; Kelly Lewis pressure pump; Ajax flood pump 100x100mm; 3 x lengths 6inch pipe; 4x4 inch suction pipe x3; International curly Tyne scarifier; single Tyne ripper; Spike roller 3.65m; Landplain 3.38m; numerous second hand gates; cattle grid 2.74m; PTO driven slasher 1.64m; Coster silo 500bag; Mobilco auger 28ft; Off set rolling disc 17set disc; assortment of steel lengths; round hay feeder; Markwood hay feeders x2; Homebuilt round hay bale feeders x3; sheep feeder; New holland roller bar hay rake #56; 500kg assortment inch 1/2 pipe; assortment different sized pipe; pallet forks; spike bale carrier; Sonnerdale posthole auger; 2x 500ltr diesel tanks; numerous wheels all sizes; stock yard steel cable; calf marking cradle; gate chains; hinges; electric cement mixer; two coopers overhead shearing plants; Cooper electric grinder; cattle scales & platform; calf bales; cow bales; pencil auger; numerous farm sundries Antiques; Furphy water cart, Furphy camp oven, Furphy pig troughs x6, Single through plough, complete horse works, old 10 Gallon cream cans, Avery plant form scales.

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Terms & Conditions C No firewood to be taken off property (negotiable) C No more than 50 acres to be cut for hay per annum C Property to be maintained by the Lessee (E.g. weeds sprayed, fencing maintained, damage repaired and general maintenance) C Rates to be paid by the Lessor C Lessor to have joint access with Lessee

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Offered for the first time in over 60 years, Porter’s Farm is a once in a lifetime property.

Nestled between the banks of the King River and the rolling ranges of the King Valley, Porter’s Farm offers buyers an unrivalled lifestyle in a picturesque bush setting.

C Lessor is open to all 2-way discussions/negotiations on all matters

Magnificent river front living First time offered in 60 years The perfect tree-change 25 minutes to Wangaratta Just 3 hours to Melbourne Victoria’s premiere wine region Off-grid living potential Perfect hobby-farm size

Originally a stop on the old Whitfield railway, and serving as the Edi post-office in the 1960s, Porter’s Farm is exactly what so many are seeking in these chaotic times, their own little patch away from all the hustle and bustle.

With giant gum trees lining the property, two dwellings and other various Instagram ready gardens, sheds and stables, Porter’s Farm offers so much; whether you want to escape the city, take on a new Airbnb project, or find a hobby farm holiday house that your family will love, Porter’s Farm is waiting for you.

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EVs taking on the tyranny of distance

■ WITHIN REACH: The MG ZS EV makes its point against the opposition on price.

IN his 1967 book, The Tyranny of Distance: How Distance Shaped Australia’s History, Geoffrey Blainey shone a light on this country’s geographical remoteness from the centre of the British Empire.

The world’s largest island continent since has had its own problems with isolation of communities, which lately has come into sharp focus through the introduction of electric vehicles.

It’s a long way from the ubiquitous ‘fill ‘er up’ fuel station to the plug-in bowser of the widely spread charge point, but things are rapidly changing, with car battery efficiency charging ahead and charge points multiplying on mass.

For example, it is now possible to drive from the Gold Coast to Cairns on electric power, thanks to Queensland’s Electric Super Highway, with 18 charging points along the way.

Research has shown the main reason for not buying a clean energy vehicle are their high prices. While the usual suspects concentrate on producing high-priced premium product, the Chinese (who else?) are beavering away in the bargain basement.

MG, for example, owned by the Chinese automobile maker SAIC Motor, has produced a fully electric car in its economy ZS compact SUV range and a plug-in petrol/electric hybrid in its HS medium SUV list.

By DEREK OGDEN With a nod to a fully renewable electric automotive future, on test was an MG ZS EV SUV, which at $44,990, plus on-road costs, is one of the most financially accessible examples of the new breed of private transport.

Based on the Essence specification (top petrol spec), it is also one of the genre’s best sellers.

STYLING The MG ZS EV stacks up with most of the light SUV segment in looks. The charging flap in the diamond grille is insignificant enough to not take anything away from the well-designed front end.

The rest of the vehicle is straight out of the SUV playbook. However, halogen headlamps are a letdown in this higher tech package.

INTERIOR The synthetic leather upholstery is no great shakes.

The seats are comfortable for shorter trips but lack support on extended journeys. The seating position is high giving, as with many SUVs, a commanding view of the road.

With best-in-class rear headroom, flat rear floor and wide body, the MG ZS EV has plenty of interior space and features 60/40 split-folding rear seats and a maximum cargo space of 1166 litres with seat backs folded (not quite flat).

The gearshift, a large knob on the centre console

incorporates an electronic park brake, which on pressing glows red when engaged.

On the downside, drive and reverse gears engage in their own time, not yours, which can be a problem in crowded traffic manoeuvres. Patience pays.

The Panoramic Stargazer Sunroof, covering 90 per cent of the roof, is one of the largest in the segment and lets in plenty of light, but unfortunately, heat as well through its thin material blind.

INFOTAINMENT The MG ZS EV includes as standard an 8-inch colour touchscreen, integrated Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, six-speaker surround sound audio and satellite navigation.

This modern technology contrasts with quaint links to the past such as analogue instruments and climate

controls that are limited to a blue / red arc display rather than actual temperatures.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The permanent magnet motor is connected to a lithium-ion battery delivering maximum power of 105 kW and top torque of 353 Nm to the front wheels via a reduction gear.

SAFETY Occupant safety is in the hands of MG Pilot, a full suite of driver technology, which includes adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, emergency braking, speed assist and lane departure warning, plus others.

Battery safety and availability are critical considerations to MG Motor and they are only one of three carmakers in the world to own their own battery production facility.

This means that the 44.5

kW battery is built to the highest quality and safety standards.

Independently certified, it is shielded by high-strength steel enabling it to withstand fire, submersion, impact, dust, pressure and salt spray.

DRIVING With a 44.5 kW battery, the MG ZS EV has a range of 263 km on the WLTP combined cycle. In stop / start city driving, thanks to regenerative braking, that expands to more than 370 km.

As far as charging is concerned, the car comes with a standard CCS2 socket behind a flap in the front grille, designed to take everything from a household power source to the quickest 350 kW DC charger. Plugged into a wall socket at home, the vehicle can be fully charged overnight, while on a fast charger it takes 45 minutes to reach 80 per cent.

The MG ZS EV did introduce me to a real dose of ‘range anxiety’, the feeling that juice, therefore power, is about to run out. On a motorway run home, when the vehicle range hit 44 km, a warning flashed up telling me to recharge the battery ASAP. A check of Google showed the nearest charging station was only a kilometre from my M-way turnoff. A thoughtful city council had fitted a public charger outside a district office.

A phone call to a charging company had me signed up in no time and lifting the

grille flap to find there was access to a slow or fast charging socket.

Connecting the fast lead, I sat back to enjoy the view of council office workers going about their business with our rates money.

Fortunately, within 30 minutes the MG ZS EV battery was charged to 80 per cent, at a cost of $7.50, and good for almost 200 kilometres.

Charging at home meant some juggling of cars in the driveway to tap into a household power point with a lead supplied with the car that could be longer. My house was wired for the ‘olden days’, if not quite for horse and buggy.

There is more than one drive mode, customers able to choose between Eco, Normal and Sport to allow the car to adapt to their driving needs. Sport gives a sharper response but can unsettle the car. It’s best left in Normal mode for a more controlled feeling.

Eco mode adds little to the driving experience but hits the highest setting for regenerative braking, keeping the battery topped up.

The car defaults to Normal every time it is turned on.

SUMMARY Experts predict the costs of manufacturing an electric against an internal combustion powered vehicle will reach the crossover point in 2026. MG is well on the way to this electric epiphany with its clean and cheap ZS.

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Subaru Forester keeps on keeping on

■ STILL TOP OF THE CLASS: Latest updates to the Subaru Forester should keep it around the top of the Australian SUV sales tree.

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY SUBARU Forester was one of the trailblazers in the SUV market when it was launched here in 1997. Starting as a relatively conservative station wagon, it evolved over the years into a stylish mid-sized vehicle.

Through the generations Forester has been a consistently high seller despite the growing number of competitors in what is now Australia’s most competitive market segment.

The latest MY2022 Forester arrived here in August 2021 with a moderate facelift, some chassis tweaks and a tech upgrade.

Seven variants are available including two with mild hybrid power.

INTERIOR As is the norm, Forester has grown in size over the years, from 4.45 metres long

in 1997 to 4.64 metres in 2022 and from 1.59 to 1.75 metres in height.

This converts into excellent space in all directions with plenty of rear leg, foot and headroom thanks to a longer wheelbase.

Rear-seat occupants are well catered for with two air vents, two USB ports and a drop-down armrest with two drink holders At the rear there’s 498 litres of cargo capacity in the boot with the rear seatbacks in place and some extra pockets for hidden items in the floor alongside a full-size spare wheel, another bonus for potential off-road driving.

The rear seatbacks can be folded by electric release levers at the sides of the boot to expand space to 1740 litres.

There are also hooks for shopping bags on the sides of the boot and one on the

inside of the tailgate.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The 2.5-litre direct injection four-cylinder horizontally opposed engine has power and torque peak at 136 kW and 239 Nm, respectively.

Forester Hybrid uses a combination of a four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine producing 110 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 196 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm linked via LithiumIon battery that produces 12.3 kW of power and 66 Nm of torque.

The system automatically changes between three modes: Motor Assist EV driving, Motor Assist electric plus petrol engine driving, and petrol engine driving.

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Driving visibility around town is excellent in all directions including the large rear window, a feature that is frequently compromised in its competitors.

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This, together with ground clearance of 220 mm, 18.7-degree approach angle and departure angle of 24.6 degrees, means it can tackle tougher than average conditions in the bush and on the beach.

Fuel consumption is listed at 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres. We averaged 8.5 L/100 km during our week-long test.

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Public notices

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Whitfield Community Meeting | Prosecco Road Trail

Public notices

Active Wangaratta Grants

This project will commence the design stage of the Prosecco Road trail (segment D), which is planned to connect from Edi through to Cheshunt. Proving a safe and accessible trail for pedestrian and cyclists.

This project has been funded via the Prosecco Road Revitalisation Project, helping to deliver community improvements as part of our ongoing commitment to the Rural Placemaking Program.

Council is holding a community meeting to further discuss this project and invites the community to attend and share their vision.

The Active Wangaratta Grants Program has been established to provide financial support to local community sporting clubs, groups and organisations in developing programs, activities, and projects for those who are vulnerable to being disengaged in sport and physical activity Rural City of Wangaratta sporting clubs and organisations can apply for grants up to $2000.

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The Active Wangaratta Grants are currently open and clubs and sporting organisations are welcome to apply.

When: Wednesday 16 March 2022 Session 1 - 4pm - 5pm Session 2 - 5.15pm - 6.15pm Where: Whitfield Recreation Reserve

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Civil Construction Supplier Engagement Session

Cheshunt Community Meeting | Streetscape Enhancements Rural City of Wangaratta has successfully received $4M in funding from the Victorian Government, as part of the King Valley Prosecco Road Revitalisation Project. The project will deliver key outcomes identified by the community as a part of the Rural Placemaking Program.

This project will deliver township improvements to deliver much needed upgrades to both Cheshunt’s streetscape, including drainage, parking, landscape improvements and shared paths for pedestrians and cyclist to provide a safer environment.

Rural City of Wangaratta (RCoW) is holding a Civil Construction Supplier Engagement session on 23 March at 4pm in the Council Chambers.

Spend $50 at any busines business within the Rural City of Wangaratta

The session will cover upcoming Council civil works, procurements, and the 10 year financial plan.

Present your receipt(s) at the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre to receive your Boomerang Bag

Attendance is encouraged from existing Civil construction contractors and those looking to supply the Rural City of Wangaratta in the future.

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When: 5pm - 6pm, Thursday 24 March 2022 Where: Cheshunt Community Hall

Expression of Interest | Audit and Risk Committee

Registrations are encouraged, to register please contact infradmin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or phone Council on 03 5722 0888.

Planning Application Application for approval of a Development Plan Wangaratta North West Growth Areas - Precinct 2, incorporating land known as 28-34 Worland Road (Lot 1 PS 348442), 36-46 Worland Road (Lot 2 PS 348442), 48-52 Worland Road (Lot 2 PS 428662) and 54-62 Worland Road (Lot 1 PS 745934) The plans and supporting documentation associated with the Development Plan are available for viewing on Councils Website.

Interested and affected parties are invited to make comment for Council to consider during the assessment.

Submissions must be made in writing and sent via email to planningmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or post PO Box 238 Wangaratta Vic 3676.

Rural City of Wangaratta has established an Audit & Risk Committee (the Committee) consistent with Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act).

One of the 4 independent member positions on the committee has become vacant. As a result, expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill this position.

For information about this position and how to apply, please head to the following link https://bit.ly/3HQJFGV, or scan the QR code.

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North West Growth Area | Precinct 1a & 1b Development Plan Council is currently considering the proposed 'North West Growth Area Precinct 1a & 1b Development Plan' and as part of this process wishes to engage with all members of the community. We invite members of the public to make comment to Council for its consideration during the assessment process.

Submissions are invited from anyone affected by the development plan and must be received by close of business on Monday 4 April 2022.

For more information about this plan, and how to make a submission, please head to our website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/public-notices

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Should you have any further queries regarding the above matter please contact Councils Planning Department on 03 5722 0888 or via planningmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

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Further details on the above application may be obtained by visiting Council’s website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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BOBINAWARRAH MEMORIAL HALL Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING To be held at the Hall on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 commencing at 7.30pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Bobinawarrah Memorial Hall, for a term of two years. The current committee’s term expired on May 30, 2021. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Robert Bridgfoot on 5727 3516.

Wangaratta Historical Society

Wangaratta Squash & Racquetball Club

Annual General Meeting

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

will be held on Monday March 21, 5pm at the Museum, Ford Street.

All welcome.

OSTINATO Wangaratta Inc. A0045967V

Ostinato Choir Annual General Meeting Tuesday, April 12, 2022 8pm at The Log Cabin Chisholm St, Wangaratta After a rehearsal at 7pm

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Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Wangaratta Squash & Racquetball Club will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022, commencing at 6.30pm.

The meeting will be held at the John Broadway Squash & Racquetball Courts, WISAC Wangaratta.

For further information please contact

HUSKY DUCTED V A C U U M SYSTEMS, 25 years warranty and 5 years free service. FREE quotes. New homes and commercial. Service and repairs on all ducted vacuum systems.

Ph 0411 881 922, luandadatavac@gmail. com, luandadatavac. com.au CONCRETING - Big or small jobs. Paths, driveways, shed slabs, verandahs. 15 years experience. For a free q u o t e p h o n e Tr e v Anderson on 0422 200 761.

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.

ODD jobs, rubbish removal, picture hanging, pruning, gutter cleaning, building maintenance. 25 years trade experience. Phone Michael 0412 857 771.

PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs. Commercial, industrial renovations.

Phone Julian 0412 597 482.

Barry Patterson, President.

Sandy Your dream girl.

Attractive, slim, busty.

Ph 0434 395 006 Monday - Friday 10am - 7.30pm SWA 13164XE

Debra Cullen, Acting Director Clinical Services – (03) 5728 0316 Closing Date: 16/3/2022

Occupational Therapist – Grade 2

15 Month Fixed Term 0.40 EFT Minimum Contract (Coverage of internal Secondment)

Complex Care Coordinator

15 Month Fixed Term 0.20 EFT Contract (Coverage of internal Secondment) For further information Please contact Louine Robinson, Primary Health Team Leader – (03) 57 28 0312 Closing Date: 16/3/2022 As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccination is mandatory for all staff.

To apply and for full details on the positions, please log on to: www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

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

JOBS AT INDIGO Economic Development & Investment Coordinator • Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

Stormwater Engineer – Capital Works • Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

Project Manager - Capital Works • Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

Customer Experience Coordinator • Beechworth Location • Full time / Fixed Term (12 Months) • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

EA - Community & Economic Development • Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $67,926 -77,649 per annum, plus super

HOUSE AND LAND WANTED Myself and my two young girls are looking for our next home to care for.

We want at least 3 bedrooms with a couple acres to rent or lease/purchase please.

Great references available.

Your call will be greatly appreciated.

Call Kellie 0428 655 391.

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.

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.

Visitor Information Officer • Various Shire Locations • Full time and Casual positions available • $59,418 per annum or $30.07 per hour + 25% Casual Loading, plus super

Works Supervisor Full-Time We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and suitably experienced people for the position of Works Supervisor to join our Assets and Infrastructure team.

You will work with key Council staff to deliver a wide variety of major road maintenance, works, operational and construction programs.

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, with excellent leadership skills, an ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships at various levels. We are looking for someone that is driven, hardworking, solutions focused and passionate about delivering quality outcomes for our organisation.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Monday 14 March 2022.

Customer Experience Officer • Various Shire Locations • Part time and Casual positions available • $59,418 per annum or $30.07 per hour + 25% Casual Loading, plus super Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Applications close 4pm Friday, 18 March 2022 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

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

Please note that it is a requirement of this position for the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.

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We are looking for a Full Time Residential Leasing Manager for an immediate start.

For further details scan the QR code or look under our Careers menu on our website.

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QUALIFIED DISPENSARY ASSISTANT Robertson’s Pharmacy

CELLAR DOOR MANAGER Are you a hospo professional who loves talking about wine and food, relishes ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ Ă ƚĞĂŵ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJƐ Ă ůŝƩůĞ ĂĚŵŝŶ͍ Pizzini have the role for you!

We are looking for a Cellar Door Manager to come and work with us.

Known for our delivery of immersive and fun wine experiences, we are looking for the right person to help us grow this area of our business and foster the love of all things Italian in our team.

Want to know more? Head to Seek.

Apply through Seek or send your resume to Duncan DuncanLaidlaw@pizzini.com.au

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www.galen.vic.edu.au

Corporate Risk Coordinator Full-Time We are seeking applications for a Corporate Risk Coordinator who is suitably qualified, experienced and a team player who will take the lead in the handling of day-to-day risk administration and coordination of key function of risk management, business continuity, and insurance.

The role will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Council’s risk management function, including occupational health and safety and risk prevention.

Pest Control Technician

We have a full time position for a Pest Control Technician, based in North East Victoria. The successful applicant is required to be fit, reliable and have a “can do” attitude. Experience and qualifications preferred but not essential Full training, uniform and vehicle provided.

Above award wages based on qualifications and experience. Drivers licence is essential.

Application to be emailed to: Position Vacant – Pest Control Technician admin@economicpest.com.au Applications close: 5pm Friday, March 11, 2022.

WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL

Are seeking suitably qualified applications for the following vacancy

Leading Teacher Student Wellbeing & Inclusion Full Time Position Full 0.4 TimeWellbeing Position& 0.6 Teaching Start Date: 26/04/2022 to End Date: 4/04/2025 Contact Principal for details on 03 5723 0500 Apply through Recruitment Online Job #1270097 Applications 19/03/2021 Applications close close 19/03/2022

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SURVEYORS

Auspat is an expanding survey company specialising in providing high quality surveyors to some of the largest infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

Having celebrated close to 25 years of achievement in the industry we are now looking for our next key team member.

We are seeking applications from trainee, junior and qualified surveyors to work at the Benalla based precast yard.

Ideally, candidates for the role will have: * Experience working on civil construction projects including rail, road, services and structures * Enrolment in place in a relevant survey qualification They must be able to work unsupervised, be able to reduce own field data, work in a team environment and adhere to survey management plans.

In return we will offer you: * An above average hourly rate * Non-standard and overtime rates * Payment for the completion of relevant tickets and licenses * Invitations to regular staff events and functions

To be successful in this role you will need to have relevant tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field and a well developed understanding in the interpretation of OH&S and Risk Management legislation and regulations.

We pride ourselves on excellent working conditions with full onsite support and the latest tools, hardware and software required in today's high tech surveying environment.

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

Please note that it is a requirement of this position for the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.

Remuneration in accordance with Pharmacy Industry Award, experience and capability.

Please send all applications with copy of qualifications and experience to; Group Manager – Megan Wadley meganwadley@brucerobertson.com.au Applications close March 16, 2022.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Casual Wine & Food Assistants

Auspat also offers you opportunities to up-skill, complete further studies and considerable room for growth.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Monday 14 March 2022.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a high level of communication skills and be a team player.

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The successful candidate will coordinate and maintain Council’s operational risk management processes and oversee the effective management of Council’s claims processes and insurable risks.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Robertson’s Pharmacy is looking for a full time suitably qualified Dispensary Assistant/ Pharmacy Assistant to join their busy team in the dispensary.

We reward hard working staff who demonstrate the right attitude, are committed to excellence, reliable and team oriented.

Auspat has a commitment to the promotion of a diverse and equitable construction industry.

We embrace differences and cultures and give everyone the opportunity to develop and grow.

We encourage and welcome women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

If you have full working rights for Australia and the necessary experience to succeed in this role please send a covering letter and your resume to Auspat via admin@auspat.com.au.

Join our team and work in a fun and supportive winery restaurant environment.

With flexible hours, a fantastic family culture, and the opportunity to work for one of Australia's favourite wine brands, we're on the hunt for casual all-rounders to join our Restaurant, Functions and Cellar Door teams here at Brown Brothers.

Are you highly motivated, energetic, and outgoing? Do you have a great attitude, a sense of fun and want to learn and grow in supportive team environment?

If you’re returning to the workforce, needing some extra cash, or looking for the perfect work/life balance then this might be the perfect “fit” for you.

Previous experience is a bonus, but not essential as training will be provided.

We can offer flexible rosters (the opportunity for as many or as few hours as you like), exposure to amazing food and wine, generous company discounts and the chance to learn and grow in a fun team environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to work hours to suit your availability – days/nights/weekends/week days only or a mix….we’re flexible!.

Apply now through the SEEK website.

Jobs at Strathbogie Shire Council Community Compliance Officer 7 Full Time, ongoing role 7 Band 6 - $77,342 annually, plus 10% super and monthly RDO 7 Applications close 9am, 17 March 2022

Supported Playgroup Facilitator 7 7 7 7

Part Time (22.5 hours per week) Fixed Term until 30 June 2024 Band 5 – $33.13 per hour, plus 10% super Applications close 9am, 21 March 2022

Senior Engineer 7 Full Time, 2 year contract 7 Band 7 – 85,935 annually, plus 10% super and monthly RDO 7 Applications closed 9am, 21 March 2022

School Crossing Supervisors – Euroa 7 7 7

Casual $33.89 per hour, plus 10% super Applications close 9am, 16 March 2022

Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 2 X FULL TIME ROLES QUALIFIED A GRADE ELECTRICIAN QUALIFIED AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC WE ARE SEEKING AN ENTHUSIASTIC LICENSED ELECTRICIAN & QUALIFIED AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC WHO IS SELF MOTIVATED AND CAN WORK WELL IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT. THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE: - DRIVER'S LICENSE - WHITE CARD (OH&S BASIC TRAINING) - EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS - BE MOTIVATED AND TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR WORK - BE MATURE, HONEST, PUNCTUAL AND RELIABLE - PHYSICALLY FIT FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL OR SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO ADMIN@JCSINDUSTRIES.COM.AU

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NEW APPRENTICE PLUMBER Looking for an enthusiastic, punctual and motivated candidate to join our growing team.

The successful candiate will have: y Willingness to complete a 4 year Plumber Apprenticeship y Drivers Licence (Current) y Fully vaccinated againt COVID-19 To apply please bring in your resume to our showroom at 17-19 Muntz Street, Wangaratta.

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For further information and position descriptions contact 0409 025724 or manager@nerpsa.com.au Please forward letter of application and resume to: North East Regional Preschool Association (NERPSA) 1 Handley Street Wangaratta 3677

About Dal Zotto Wines Pioneering prosecco in Australia in 1999.

The Dal Zotto family live the true “la dolce vita” lifestyle and encourage you to join them in celebrating the beauty in every day, with a glass of Prosecco in hand.

Restaurant and Cellar Door Staff We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our Trattoria and Cellar Door team. This position will involve preparing tables and serving customers in our Trattoria restaurant, as well as provide guided wine tastings in our Cellar Door and ensure every customer has an excellent experience at Dal Zotto Wines. We are looking to fill a casual employment position, however, there are possibilities for a more permanent offering for the right candidate. We offer a fun and energetic work environment with potential for further development of skills and knowledge within the hospitality industry.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

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WE NEED YOU... :ŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ dĞĂŵ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ĚŝīĞƌĞŶĐĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ůŝǀĞƐ ŽĨ ďŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ĂŶĚ &ĂŵŝůŝĞƐ The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is a statewide Aboriginal child and family welfare communityĐŽŶƚƌŽůůĞĚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ͘ ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŝŶ ϭϵϳϳ͕ VACCA has grown in size and so has the delivery of services Ͳ ƌĞƐƉŽŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĂƌĞĂƐ ŽĨ ŶĞĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ Our purpose is to ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĐƵůƚƵƌĂůůLJ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ͕ ƐĂĨĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚƌŝǀŝŶŐ ďŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͘ VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL CHILD CARE AGENCY

Looking for an enthusiastic, punctual and motivated candidate to join our growing team.

The successful candiate will have: y Hardworking, trustworthy & able to work as part of a team y Drivers Licence (Current) y Fully vaccinated againt COVID-19 To apply please bring in your resume to our showroom at 17-19 Muntz Street, Wangaratta.

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DEATH NOTICES

DEATH NOTICES

DICKSON, Carmel Doris.

NUNN, Ross.

28/9/1932 – 9/3/2022 Passed away peacefully aged 89 years Loving wife of Jim (dec).

Wonderful Mum, Mum-in-law, Grandma and Great Grandma to Gary & Carmel. Daniel, Hayden & John. Alexia.

Wayne & Pam. Ritchie (dec).

Neal & Kay, Alex, Rose & Grace.

Friend to many.

Special thanks to the team at St Catherine’s for the love, compassion and the “music” you have shown Mum over the years she was in your care.

Forever in our hearts, memories and stories, Remembered always.

Please see later paper for funerals details.

DICKSON, Carmel Doris.

Loved sister of Lesley and Aunt to Glenn, Terri, Greg, Tania and Michael (dec), And her many nieces and nephews.

‘Great memories of old times.’

Sleep in peace.

Words will not bring you back and you would not want me to say too much.

We know what we shared and had.

I will miss you more than I can express.

Love always Mel and our Bear who left too soon like you.

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NUNN, Ross.

Passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on February 28, 2022.

Dearly loved partner of Melanie.

Loved and respected member of our family, we will miss your cheeky smile and sense of humor.

Rest peacefully Ross. ~ Love Vince and Kate.

SOLLY, Fairley Hodgson Sarah.

GIBB, Norman (Alan).

The Chairman, Board, Management and members of CFA regret the passing of their colleague and R൵HU WKHLU GHHSHVW sympathy to his extended family.

Alan was a long serving member with 60 years’ service to the Bobinawarrah Brigade.

MADDERN, Don. 24/9/1933-3/3/2022 Passed away peacefully in Adelaide Hospital.

Brother and brother-in-law of Betty and Harold Stewart.

Loved and remembered always by his nieces and nephews.

Rest in peace.

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McCARTHUR, Deborah Jean (Tindill).

24/7/1962 – 3/3/2022 Formerly of Wangaratta.

Dearly loved wife of Dean.

Much loved Mum, step Mum and mother-in-law of Leah and James, Emma and Reid, Shanan, Carlie and Krystan.

Beloved Meme to ¿YH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ Kade, Jed, Eloise, Cooper and Darcie.

Passed away at her home at Sellicks Beach, South Australia after a battle with cancer.

To our dear Deb, wherever you may be, just know what we’ll miss most is your personality.

22/11/1928 – 6/3/2022 Late of Wangaratta and formerly of Moyhu.

Died peacefully at Rangeview Nursing Home.

Dearly loved wife of Lloyd (dec) for 70 years.

Loving mother of Trevor and Glenys.

Grandma of 12 and Great Grandma of 12.

Reunited with Lloyd.

RIP

Passed away on the Gold Coast, Queensland, on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Aged 55 years.

Loving and loved husband of Meagan.

Much loved father of Paris, Kennedy and Devon.

Son of Joyce and Des Woods.

Brother of Kerrie, Paul and Kylie.

A service to celebrate Dean’s life will be held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, 33-37 Ford Street, Wangaratta at 11am on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 followed by private burial.

Covid requirements are that all attendees must show proof of vaccination.

WOODS, Dean Anthony.

22/6/1966 – 3/3/2022 Dean, you took us on the greatest ride you could imagine.

You made every post a winner, even if the odds were stacked against you, you always found a way.

We had great times growing up and you always tagged along, I will ever be grateful for our phone calls, which got longer and longer.

You have left way too early, but the amazing memories will remain forever.

The last climb was just too steep.

RIP Little Woodsy.

Brothers in Arms. ~ Paul, Robyn, Mitchell and Rebeccca.

~ Love Dad.

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BEREAVEMENT THANKS

WOODS, Dean Anthony.

LIPRINO, Michele (Mick).

22/6/1966 – 3/3/2022 Deano, losing you so soon weighs heavily RQ RXU KHDUWV EXW WKH\ DUH ¿OOHG ZLWK SULGH 3ULGH IRU \RXU DFKLHYHPHQWV LQ F\FOLQJ DQG LQ OLIH ± D OLIH ZHOO OLYHG We will miss you.

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The family of the late Michele Liprino would like to express their deep appreciation to relatives, friends and neighbours, RMHICU, Early Holden Car Club Wangaratta, FEFC Holden Victoria, Veteran Vintage Car Club Wangaratta, Anthony, Colin, Blair, and North East Funerals for all your phone calls, ÀRZHUV NLQGQHVV DQG VXSSRUW

5/8/1936 – 25/1/2022

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VAN DER WEERDEN, Anthony (Tony).

WOODS, Dean Anthony.

22/6/1966 – 3/3/2022 Thoughts of our short time with my brother, Will hold memories that will last forever! ~ Kylie and Colin.

WOODS, Dean Anthony.

Anthony’s family would like to thank St Catherine’s Wangaratta, the NDIS team, Malculatta Place, and Grutzner House in Shepparton, for their care of Tony while in their care.

Thank you also to his very good friend Eddie, who took him under his wing when he needed it most.

Thanks to Mason Park in their very GLJQL¿HG ZD\ WKH\ KHOSHG SXW 7RQ\ WR UHVW To all those that came to his funeral, thank you.

IN MEMORIAM

22/6/1966-3/3/2022 Dean, my son-in-law, my mate.

With great strength, you made a long sustained sprint to the finish line.

We are so proud of you! ~Love from Ian and Kodi.

NUNN 1966-2022 Deano, Whatever you tried, you did well.

You climbed the highest tree, Swam the widest river, Four Olympic medals, World titles, and still remained my boy.

The pain has gone, but the memories will be forever.

The celebration of the life of Mrs Fairley Solly will be held in the Mason Park Chapel on Friday, March 18, 2022, commencing at 10.30am.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Fairley’s service can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

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WOODS, Dean Anthony.

FUNERALS

SOLLY

WOODS OAM, Dean Anthony.

NUNN, Ross.

February 28, 2022.

Precious memories of a much loved member of our family.

Our love and sympathy is with you Mel. Sincere sympathy to Richard, Tania, Molly and Eliza. ~ Love Ange, Jake and Ryley.

DEATH NOTICES

The funeral for Ross Nunn will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 10.30am.

A private cremation will follow the Service.

Ross’ Funeral can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming

REA, Diane.

12/2/1966 – 17/3/2021 Your presence we miss, Your memories we treasure.

Loving you always, Forgetting you never. ~ Love Dad, Joy and Blaise, Leah, Troy, Sam and Joel.

GIBLETT, Kenneth Charles.

Taken tragically March 12, 2021.

Beautiful memories always of my much loved and very special husband.

Your life was full of caring for family and friends.

So sadly missed. ~ Lynette.

WOODS, Kelvin.

March 11, 2021.

Always on my mind, Forever in my heart. ~ Maureen and family.

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SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SUNDAY, March 6 Mens and Ladies 3 person Ambrose 81 players Ladies: Mary Jones-Leeanne Carmody-Angela Mitchell 67.66.

Runners Up: Wendy Hogan-Robyn Hogan-Jenny Chivers 68.66.

Third Place: Melody Adams-Linda Stone-Kay O’Shea Men: Gerard O’Brien-William O’Brien-Alan White 60.

Runners Up: Damien ShanahanQuinton Cook-Beau Davis 60.50.

Third Place: Fraser Jeffrey-Phil Howard-Mark Flack 61.

Ball winners: Glenn O’Connell, Glenn Ryan, Gary Walder 61, Travis Merritt, Scott Gardiner, Brendan Watson 61, Charl DeMink, Joel Tilbrook, Damien O’Brien 61.5, Jaxon Osmotherly, Jarred Adamo, Jeff Elliot 63.3, Darren Jones, Rob Voss, Zac Guilfoyle 63.6.

NTP: 4th Di Murphy & Joel Tilbrook, 8th Jackie O’Brien & Gary Walder, 13th Wendy Hogan & Darren Jones, 17th Wendy Hogan & Rob Voss.

Monday, March 7: Stableford Veterans A Grade Winner: Ian Dinsdale 39. B Grade Winner: Brian Luxford 37.

Ball Winners: Keith Moorhead 38, Alan Sands 38, Andy Walker 38, Michael Monro 37, Att Kungl 36, Peter Geldens 36.

NTP: 4th Ian Mills, 8th Keith Moorhead, 13th Keith Moorhead, 17th Martin VanRhee.

Tuesday, March 8 Stableford Sponsored by Salts of the Earth Winner: Melody Adams 39.

Ball winners: Kay O’Shea (2) 37, Linda Stone 36, Liane Graham 32.

NTP: 4th Kay O’Shea, 8th Wendy

Hogan, 13th Kay O’Shea, 17th Melody Adams.

Wednesday, March 9 Stableford A Grade Winner: Brian Wallace 40. B Grade Winner: William Slade 38. C Grade Winner: Steve Richards 39.

Ball Winners: Steve Fisher (2) 38, David Richards 38, Trevor Nippress 37, Ken Beitzel 37, Aaron Kungl 36, Alex Jones 36, Eon Scott 35, Phil Ockwell 34.

NTP: 4th Alex Gibbs, 8th Darby West, 13th Michael Cordier, 16th Dave Richards, 17th Aaron Kungl.

Wednesday, March 9: 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Mick Tanner 22.

Runner Up: Alan White 21. 3rd Sam Neave 18. 4th Ian Dinsdale 18.

B Grade Winner: Kerry Waite 25.

Runner Up: Ben Honeychurch 19. 3rd Allen Mercer 18. 4th Russell Stone 18.

TARRA GOLF TARRA Ladies: 9-hole Stableford event Tuesday, March 8 Winner: Lynn Barrow 15 points.

Ball winners: Audrey Bradfield, Cindy Hardy 12 points.

NTP: 4th Joan Quarrell.

Next week, weather permitting, will see the start of the normal 18hole program.

The ladies have organised a working bee on Friday, March 25 to clean up the Marion Sheppard Memorial Garden.

Starting time will be 9:30am.

WANG PICKLEBALL ROUND 16 results: Section: 1 Tim Oliver 44 - 34, Bryan Wilson 44 - 36, Noel Boyd 40 - 39, Carol O’Brien 38 - 41, Klaus Kazenwadel 32 - 48.

Section: 2 Geoff Allen 48 - 11, Steve Johnston 30 - 33, Rob Seymour 29 - 31, Neville Bell 26 - 34, Tim Dickinson 21 - 41.

Section: 3 Hunter Wilson 48 - 28, Ken Gaudion 44 - 33, Nancy Reid 31 - 46, Michael Reid 31 - 4.

WARBY WALKERS Sunday, March 6 The Big Walk, Mt Buffalo NP On Sunday morning Warby Walkers left Wangaratta about 7:30 am, stopping in Myrtleford to pick up a few more walkers, and then drove up and into Mt Buffalo National Park.

We had three different walks; all included sections of the “Big Walk”.

The longest and hardest walk started at the entry point, and ended up the Gorge near the Chalet, so the whole walk, about 11km long.

The medium walkers started at Rollason’s Falls car park and walked to the Gorge and back, also a distance of 11km but a bit less strenuous.

The short and easiest walk started from the Gorge and went downhill along the ‘Big Walk’ as far as Marriott’s Lookout, then returned back to the top, a walk of approx. 8k.

Some of our walkers walked from the beginning of The Big Walk to the Gorge and returned to Mackeys Lookout a walk of approx. 17k.

The weather was perfect, with sunshine from a clear blue sky and views over many mountain peaks.

We even came across people doing tight rope walking across the Gorge, which of course was spectacular to watch.

The walks ended with almost everyone having Pat’s supreme afternoon tea together at the picnic table at Rollason’s Falls car park.

Another perfect Sunday involving about 20 club members.

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the cairn that commemorates the crash of an Avro Anson aircraft, and onto the summit for a 360 degree view.

Torbreck Weekend at Eildon Adele, 0456 412 192 Saturday: Hard; Moderate; Easy; you choose.

Combining two walks to make a hard loop walk of approx 17km, with a mix of bush track, management vehicle track, and a short section beside the road.

Starting and finishing at the lakeside to walk 8km on Auriferous Spur Track, and Jimmy Spur Track; these two long spurs provide the key to the best views in Eildon National Park.

There are a number of points to shorten your walk; the full walk takes about four hours without stops.

Then it is onto the second walk for the day.

This is from Lakeside Campground, continuing to Devil Cove Campground.

The Coller Bay Walking Track follows the edge of Lake Eildon, connecting a number of scenic camping and visitor areas.

The route also includes the Candlebark Nature Trail which leads through grassy woodland, and eucalypt forest, revealing old mining remnants along the way.

This leisurely walk offers the opportunity to experience an array of wildlife, plus many natural and historical features.

Easy 2.5 hours without stops, 9km.

People can complete all of the walk, or do part of it, to make it easy, hard or moderate.

Sunday: Cooks Point; an easy 4km walk from where we finished on Saturday, out to Cooks Point, and back on an easy bush track.

Mt Torbreck, a 7.3km moderate walk.

For those that want a short sharp finish, it’s off to Mt Torbreck, visiting

RESULTS for Monday, March 7 are as follows: Janet Kelly and Maureen O’Keefe d Anne Dodd and Glenis Johnstone 7/5, Margaret Bennett and Nathan Reynolds d Trish Rogash and Gavan Kelly 7/2, Elise Downes and Elaine Mudge d Heather Gulbin and Cheryl Sampson 7/5, Peggy Ritchie and Cassie Hurley d Shane Downie and Andy Barbero 6/5, Terry Wilson d Joan Dyson 7/4.

Last Saturday 12 members attended to enjoy some games, however, with only half a game played the rain arrived and play had to be stopped.

Twenty millimetres of rain fell in less than an hour making it impossible to continue.

On Wednesday morning about a dozen members engaged in a working bee in preparation or our Social Day on Thursday.

Results will be published next week.

Wednesday evening saw eight turn up to play golf croquet and during one game, Heather Gulbin scored a beautiful hoop-in-one.

Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:30am and Wednesday evening (Twilight) at 5.30pm.

Please note the changed Twilight time for Wednesday evening.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

Visitors and new players are welcome. Just contact one of the numbers listed below.

Club contacts are President Trish Rogash on 0409974326 and Captain Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

CROQUET

NATIONAL SPORT

Patrick Cripps buoyed by Carlton’s midfield depth ahead of 2022 AFL season

Carlton fans can get excited, captain Patrick Cripps has declared the Blues have the most midfield depth in his nine years at the AFL club.

Since Cripps arrived at Ikon Park via the 2013 draft, Carlton have languished in the bottom-half of the ladder.

But with Brisbane Lions great Michael Voss now in charge as coach, there is genuine optimism building as the Blues seek to end their finals drought.

The addition of Adam Cer-

ra (Fremantle) and George Hewett (Sydney Swans) to the ranks in the off-season has given Cripps and fellow star Sam Walsh some muchneeded help in the midfield.

When asked if it was the deepest midfield he has played in during his time at Carlton, Cripps replied “definitely”.

“We’ve got a lot of depth in our midfield and even the training at the end of the summer, it’s been on,” Cripps said.

“The midfield group in our

last pre-season match, we still had Paddy Dow, (Walsh) and Jack Newnes out.

“We feel like we’ve got a lot of depth in that area now.

“We know we’ve got to earn a lot of respect in the competition and we want to earn everything we get this year.”

After being down on his elite standards during the past two years, mainly due to injury, Cripps looks set to return to his All-Australian form of 2018 and 2019.

The 26-year-old, who recently proposed to his partner back home in Perth, delivered an outstanding performance in the Blues’ pre-season win against Melbourne last week.

Cripps kicked four goals and gathered 31 possessions in a display reminiscent of his form in 2019 when he was named the AFL Players Association’s MVP. He also hailed Matt Kennedy, who was been a fringe onballer in recent seasons,

after the former GWS player starred with 37 possessions and pushed forward to boot two goals.

Carlton’s midfield gave the star-studded Demons’ premiership brigade of Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca a belting in the clearances.

“You never know when some of these guys get their confidence up what they’re capable of,” Cripps said of Kennedy.

“We always knew he was a quality player, but his game

the other night was pretty special.”

The Blues are likely to be without Walsh for the early part of the season due to an ankle injury, but Carlton’s reigning best-and-fairest winner is making a quickerthan-expected recovery.

Carlton will again face Richmond at the MCG in round one, with the Blues winless against their rivals since the famous 2013 elimination-final comeback.

- AAP

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WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Melissa Beattie made her way to some football and netball practice matches on Saturday to capture some of sport’s best moments. Photographs can be purchased at the Chronicle.

BILLIE WILSON (GA)

MADDIE LEWIS (WD) ASHLEY SHALLUE (GK) AND STEPH SCOTT (GS)

JACKSON CLARKE

MICHAEL NEWTON

JOE RICHARDS

MATTHEW GROSSMAN

CHARLIE STEWART

SOPHIE SCALZO

JAIMIE FITZGERALD (GS) AND PHOEBE JARRAD (GK)

MADDIE HILL (GA) AND EDIE BAKER (GD)

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HARNESS RACING

Harness racing returns with the Wangaratta Pacing Cup ■

THEY’RE BACK: The trots return this weekend with the Wangaratta Pacing Cup to go ahead on Sunday.

PHOTO: Willson Mack

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OVERVIEW: ROBBIE ROYALE (6) commences from the handicap of 30m but he is clearly the class horse of the field and most of his best performances both in Australia and New Zealand have been when he has competed in standing start events over long distances. He was runner up in the Ararat Cup three starts ago and his past two efforts have been at Metropolitan level at Melton. MORETON BAY (1) boasts a strong record and steps away quickly so he will take catching if he can bounce to the front. He was resuming since November when he led and tired into sixth at Melton but he raced fiercely so he is worth another chance. JACKSON SQUARE (5) won from the handicap of 30m at Echuca on January 01 and this race is easier than his recent performances so he should be competitive. GARSHAWAY (4) stepped away nicely to trail the leader and enjoyed the perfect trip when he scored at long odds in the Boort Cup last week.

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OVERVIEW: The former New Zealand pacer MOSSMAN (3) created a big impression at his Australian debut where he led and ran a sensational last half of 54.3 seconds to obliterate his rivals at Wagga. He was competing against handy opposition across the Tasman and he is likely to give another forward showing. BLISSFULL MIND (5) settled in eighth position and sustained a strong run when a big second behind Satchmo Strikes at Yarra Valley last week. He is awkwardly drawn but must be respected on his latest display. CAMSTAR ROAD (1) and TRYNA PORTRAY (2) will both be looking for the trailing position behind MOSSMAN (3) as being behind the leader will be the ideal scenario to be able to fill a place in this event. SOME CHANGE (8) should be finding the line nicely and CASTING SHADOW (9) is a classy competitor when he is racing at his peak form.

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NR 70 to 95 PBD Mobile 1 68768 Modern Bliss ....................................S O’Sullivan (C) 2 73476 Allshookup....................................................M R Pitt 3 21236 Nerano NZ ................................................ B T Jones 4 05671 Cool Rocking Daddy ..............................D R Wilson 5 63746 Zadaka NZ ............................................... C J Maggs 6 41676 Shortys Mate NZ .................................. D K Douglas Second Row 7 62596 Rick Reilly NZ........................................G F Douglas 8 98259 Brallos Pass ............................................E J Tormey NERANO, Rick Reilly, Brallos Pass, Shortys Mate

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OVERVIEW: The New South Wales trained pacer NERANO (3) appears hard to beat in the Pacing Cup. He won the Leeton Cup by fifteen metres, followed with placed efforts in the Junee and Albury Cups then finished a game sixth (7m) at Menangle in a super mile of 1.49.5 on February 26. RICK REILLY (7) was caught wide early and restrained to last before using inside runs when an unlucky sixth (6m) behind Denis William at Melton. He follows out behind a fast beginner and is a winning chance, particularly if he ends up trailing the leader. BRALLOS PASS (8) finished second in the Wedderburn Cup, appeared to have his chance when fifth in the Albury Cup then was trailing into the race nicely when he was severely checked at the 500m mark in the Boort Cup. He is suited under these conditions and is worth a ticket each way. SHORTYS MATE (6) needs the right run to figure in the finish but he possesses a brilliant finishing burst and will be suited if there is a genuine tempo in the early stages. MODERN BLISS (1) has ordinary numerical form on paper but he is a bold front running pacer so he is drawn to suit his racing pattern.

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1 4s333 Treacherous Rock.................................G F Douglas Fr 4.50 2 s2595 Fullofmischief ....................................... D K Douglas Fr 16.00 3 71546 Cheddar Valley NZ ......................... B L McDonough Fr 6.00 4 52122 Ultimate Hughey ..............................B E McPherson Fr 14.00 5 52933 Prosecco Boy ..........................................E J Tormey Fr 5.20 6 19s14 One Two Many ............................J A Leedham (C,5) Fr 1.80 Second Row 7 38876 Harry Turbo............................................R S Gregory Fr 11.00 ONE TWO MANY, Treacherous Rock, Prosecco Boy, Harry Turbo OVERVIEW: ONE TWO MANY (6) started as the $1-40 favourite against the open class pacers in the Boort Cup last week so he appears to be very well placed in this event.

He led throughout to win the Albury Cup and had little luck on the outside of the leader at Boort last time. TREACHEROUS ROCK (1) has performed nicely in three starts since coming from New South Wales and is ideally drawn so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. PROSECCO BOY (5) worked hard in the early stages before gaining a trail and did well for third behind Zuberi at Shepparton last outing. He finished third behind the smart mare Rockingwithsierra prior and he should run a good race again. HARRY TURBO (7) has the perfect trailing draw behind TREACHEROUS ROCK (1) so he is a value place chance. CHEDDAR VALLEY (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is not without a chance.

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from far and wide including Zadaka from Henley Beach in South Australia and other runners from Strathfieldsaye, Narrandera, Kilmore, Avenel, Echuca and Albury.

‘Locals’ to look out for include former Rutherglen/Wangaratta local Wayne Potter now based at Avenel who has entered Allshookup in the cup while Wangaratta’s Sharon Hahne has Lombo Eye Watch in race three and Corryong Cool in race two.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2021/22 season

ROUND 19 PREVIEW: Saturday, March 12

Colts rely on a win and a prayer

By WILLSON MACK

READY TO GO: City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins is looking forward to this weekend’s clash against Rovers United Bruck.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

IT’S a simple equation for City Colts this weekend, win and you’re a chance of playing finals, lose and you’re looking at a mad Monday.

The Colts, who face Rovers United Bruck this weekend, sit in fifth spot, .49 of a point behind Delatite who currently take the all-important final place in finals.

If City Colts were to bowl over the Hawks and Delatite were to fall to Ovens Valley United tomorrow, the fast finishing Colts would claim fourth spot and face Wangaratta Magpies in the first final next weekend.

City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins said he’s disappoint-

ed his side’s season may rely on the outcome of another game.

“It is a simple equation this weekend,” Giggins said.

“There’s nothing worse than relying on the outcomes of other games but we just need to win this weekend.

“Thankfully all games last weekend were called off and there weren’t two or three games played because that might’ve put us out of contention.

“It would’ve been nice to play against Wangaratta Magpies at the Showgrounds on a good deck and try and make some runs and take some wickets but we can’t control the weather.”

Rovers United Bruck have

made the second most runs (2013) in the league this season, behind Wangaratta Magpies on 2145.

“Rovers have a quality batting line-up,” Giggins said.

“They’ve made 200 on a few occasions and in one day cricket that’s pretty hard to chase down.

“Luke Whitten and Bailey Dale have been on fire so early wickets will definitely be the key.

“Bailey goes pretty hard early so hopefully we can buy a wicket there and then Luke just hangs around and annoys us so hopefully we can knock them over and then get into Paddy McNamara and ‘Schona’ (Jacob Schonafinger).”

City Colts play at home this weekend with Giggins labelling it as the perfect scenario.

“We’ve been talking about that a bit this week,” he said.

“Playing at home needing to win to play finals is the perfect situation.

“It’s much better than travelling over the road to Rovers or having to travel somewhere else.”

Giggins is crossing his fingers star quick Dylan Adams will be right for selection, while Tom Clough (ill) will be missing from their lineup.

In other matches, Wangaratta Magpies face Benalla and Yarrawonga Mulwala hosts Beechworth.

Minor premiers to bring finals focus

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA Magpies have all but sewn up top spot on the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association ladder.

The Magpies face the bottom placed Benalla this weekend at Norm Minns Oval and after missing out on last weekend’s clash against City Colts due to rain, the Magpies will be hoping to get some much needed match practice in before making a charge for the WDCA premiership. “’Jacko’s (Jack Davies, Magpies skipper) been talking about it all week, this weekend is a full scale dress rehearsal for finals,” Wangaratta Magpies stalwart Zac Guilfoyle said.

“We’re going to come out

OUT: Wangaratta Magpies are treating Saturday’s game as a finals clash. fit and firing and treat this game like a final.

“Benalla will be hunting a win, if they can claim a big scalp like us in the final game that will give them confidence going into next season.”

Despite this weekend being an opportunity to throw batters and bowlers around to different positions, Guilfoyle believes his side will stick to what’s been

working all season.

“If you look through our bowlers we’ve been using a variety of options throughout the season anyway,” he said.

“It’s an opportunity to really knuckle down and implement some plans ahead of finals.

“For our batters it doesn’t matter if it’s a home and away game or a final we need to start well and not lose early wickets.

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“Hopefully we can tick over at three runs per over and pinch quick singles, we want our batters to put themselves under finals pressure.”

The Magpies made light work of the Bushrangers three weeks ago, making 4/230 and then restricting Benalla to 8/126.

However, Guilfoyle believes the Bushrangers have a bright future ahead.

“Charlie Bull’s been a great improver for them,” he said.

“He made 50-odd against us and then 30-odd the following week, he hits the ball hard and loves width through the covers so we want to restrict his impact on the game.

“I think they’ve got a lot to work with, Jack Fullagar up the top of the batting order looks good as well.”

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locked in first spot three weeks ago but Guilfoyle insisted it hasn’t been in his sides’ mind.

“I don’t think the ladder is a true perspective of where everyone sits,” he said.

“Being on top is just a number and I think anyone in the top four can win on their day.

“Hopefully we can show our best account when it matters.”

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Grudge match awaiting new look Devils side WANGARATTA City’s 2022 Albury Wodonga Football Association campaign kicks off this weekend with a scintillating clash against Albury United awaiting.

The Devils shared last year’s league title with United after the season prematurely came to an end due to COVID-19.

Albury United have since came out publicly saying they shouldn’t have had to share the title with the Devils, further fuelling the rivalry between the two top sides.

After United snagged talented Wangaratta City duo Ryan Luty and Jordan Hore in the off-season, the Devils will be keen to show they’re the team to beat on Sunday at South Wangaratta Reserve.

“The season’s come up quickly,” coach Daniel Vasilevski said.

“It’s probably caught us all off guard but it’s going to be

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good to get started, it feels like we haven’t played forever.

“Tuesday was probably the best session we’ve had, the intensity was higher than it has been and the boys are really keen to get going.”

Vasilevski expects Albury United to come out firing.

“There’s definitely going to be a bit of passion in this game,” he said.

“Albury United will be coming out to prove a point, they felt they deserved to win the league title last year so they’ll want to prove that point.

“We believe we can get a win, we may not have our strongest 11 out there (Josh Masters under an injury

cloud) but I’m confident we can take it up to them.”

Albury United boasts one of the best strikers in the league in Melkie Woldemichael and the Devils will be doing their best to stop his influence on the match.

“We need to control the middle of the park,” Vasilevski said.

“They’ve got some of our former players through there who can influence the game and then they’ve got Melkie up front who we want to keep it away from.

“United are strong through there so we need to gain control.”

Devils’ stars Adam Burchell and Liam Nash trained for United throughout the pre-season and Vasilevski believes the duo will want to show they made the right choice.

“I’m sure the United boys will give ‘Burchy’ and ‘Nashy’

a bit of stick but hopefully it won’t be anything more than that,” he said.

“They’ll both want to win really bad. “’Nashy’s’ been crook the past week but he trained on Thursday night and he’s been flying at training.”

Vasilevski has stuck to his word in playing young talent and is set to unveil the 16-year-old Cooper Patterson and 17-year-old Alex Pitt on Sunday.

“Cooper Patterson and Alex Pitt have earnt their spots over the pre-season,” he said.

“They’ve both been knocking the door down so I’m excited to see how they’ll go.

“Josh Masters might be out but Stoycho Ivanov’s back from Bulgaria and he’s raring to go.”

Sunday’s clash starts at 3pm.

RARING TO GO: Stoycho Ivanov has returned to Australia from Bulgaria and will take his place in the Devils’ starting lineup on Sunday.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Lady Devils elated to be back in action

By NATHAN DE VRIES

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their hands up to play, Wangaratta will take the fight to Albury United this weekend.

“You’ve got to start somewhere - unfortunately we’re starting with a few players down but it’s just a chance for a few of the younger girls that are willing and ready to step up, to give it a crack and test themselves out to see if they’re ready to have a go or not,” Campbell said.

“Beth Cope would be one, she’s come back to Wangaratta this year from playing NPL level - so Murray United - and the way she gets around the girls, all the girls love her, you can tell she’s a true leader of the game and at such a young age.

“Obviously this weekend we’re down a few numbers so just for the girls it’s more of a bonding session.

“I just want them to get used to playing together, feel how each other play, just get used to it.”

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READY TO GO: Beth Cope and the Lady Devils will be in action this Sunday, taking on Albury United.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

IT has been five and a half months since the Albury Wodonga Football Association (AWFA) made the call to cease the 2021 season, and for Wangaratta City FC’s senior women’s squad, the long wait is almost over.

The Lady Devils make their return and kick off their season 2022 campaign this Sunday at the South Wangaratta Reserve, hosting Albury United.

Coach Lachie Campbell said the girls are eager to get stuck into the season, after a less than stellar lead up.

“It’s all slowly piecing together,” he said.

“We’ve had a few players out for a while for a few different reasons - this last week we’ve finally been able to train together.

“It’s obviously not ideal, you’d want to be training together as a whole squad the whole time but it’s starting to

look promising for us.”

This season marks Campbell’s first at the helm of the women’s squad, and said the welcome from the team was exceptional.

“I’ve got a great response from the girls - they seem pretty happy at the moment, which I guess is all that matters,” he said.

“They’re all a great bunch of girls, they all get along really well - there’s not a single one in there that someone doesn’t want there, they all get along so well.

“We lost quite a few from last year, there are a lot of new faces.

“A lot of the girls wanted to try a few other things this year so we lost a few of the older girls but there are still a couple there that are trying to help me and take charge a bit, look after the younger girls.”

The Devils will be without key names like Bianca Mulqueen and Leanne Branson, but with plenty of eager, young talent putting

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SPORT

Baseball Cup for Beyond Blue

By WILLSON MACK

THE Wangaratta Rangers and Strathfieldsaye Dodgers will come together on Saturday to help raise awareness on mental health.

The Rangers (North Eastern Baseball Association) and the Dodgers (Bendigo Baseball Association) will be in action for the second annual Beyond Blue Country Baseball Cup. The game is set to hit off at 11am at Targoora Park, however, the day begins at 10am during the teams’ warmups.

After a former player of both clubs passed away two years ago the match became an opportunity to recognise the importance of mental health with last year’s inaugural cup a success.

“It’s one way of remembering Dave Mennie’s brother James who played for both Wangaratta and Bendigo,” Wangaratta Rangers president Nathan Pool said.

“Last year we made around $3500 but for us it’s more about raising awareness and the money we raise is a bonus.

“If we can get near that $3500 mark again that would be great.”

Rangers took out bragging rights last year with a convincing win, so the Dodgers will be keen to regain the cup this time around.

“It is for charity but the competitive juices definitely do come out,” Pool said.

“We’re always playing to win but then after the game we’re all happy to come to-

gether and have a beer.

“We play against a lot of them on the long weekend in June at the Winter Baseball Championships so there’s already a bit of a rivalry there and I’m sure they’ll want to take the cup this year after losing to us last year.”

Although these past two matches have been played as one off games, Pool’s hoping to run a round robin with other associations in the future.

“We had plans before COVID to expand the day to a round robin with other associations such as Wagga and Traralgon joining in,” he said.

“With uncertainty around COVID and Wagga and Traralgon starting their seasons two weeks ago we couldn’t do it this year.

“We’re planning to run a round robin in early February either next year or the year after and get those associations to join.”

The action is not limited to the diamond and there will be a barbecue on the day in addition to an online auction run by the Strathy Dodgers, with all profits going to Beyond Blue.

Some of the items up for auction include a Boston Red Sox jersey, a Cleveland Indians Cap and DVD package, and a San Francisco New Era Cap and Rawlings glove.

Auction is currently open and concludes at 8pm on Saturday, March 12.

Visit https:// www.32auctions. com/2022BeyondBlueCup to view the auction.

READY TO GO: Nathan Pool is excited for Saturday’s charity baseball game.

PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

Twilight tennis wraps up

SUCCESS: (L-R) Emily Brown, Chloe Butterworth, Jordan Friend, and Mark Comensoli with Jeff Carboon, Kate Marshall, Jo Lukas and Tim Dickinson on Monday evening at the start of play.

ALL SMILES: Pictured at the start of play on Tuesday evening are (back L-R) Sabrina Lewicki, Maggie Snowdon, Aaron Bruest, Mark Asmead (with Hank) and Fraser Judd, (front L-R) Mark Brown, Wendy Hogan (with grand final scoresheet) and Claire Fisk, missing for the photo was Brian Scobie.

THE popular Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club’s 2021-22 fixture of twilight tennis has drawn to a close with final rounds being played this week.

The twilight coordinators Sean Ablazej and Steve Russell were pleased to guide the club competition to a successful end through the ongoing COVID rule changes.

Steve Russell said he was pleased to navigate through different situations.

“Very few matches were cancelled

due to bad weather and when players had to be isolated due to COVID protocols, fill-in players were happy to help other teams out to keep the comp going,” Russell said.

“It’s been great for people to get back together and play the game we all love.

“Sean and I thank all the teams for their positive and fun attitudes.”

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THE WAIT IS NEARLY OVER: Wangaratta Harness Club president Mark Carey and committee member Ellen McDonald have everything in readiness for Sunday’s Wangaratta Pacing Cup. Gates open at 5pm with the first race to commence at 5:52pm.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

The trots are back HARNESS racing returns to the rural city with Sunday’s running of the 2022 Yarrawonga Refrigeration and Airconditioning Wangaratta Pacing Cup. The gala night also features the Cafe the PreVue Trotters Cup which is the first at the track since the Wangaratta Harness Club hosted the last Country Cup meeting in March 2020 before COVID restrictions hit.

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to club secretary Bernadette Costantino.

“It’s been tough during COVID lockdown, transferring last year’s cup to Shepparton and losing our second meeting, however, we have battled on,” Ms Costantino said.

“In the last four months we have been able to start our trials again and maintain the track and facilities for training and trialling purposes.

“We are a fully voluntary club with the only payment being made to outside contractors on race day.

“On behalf of everyone I would like to shout out a big thankyou to all who have helped the club get ready for the meeting, which had a few challenging hurdles

along the way, but we have made it and hope that we can provide a great family fun night of entertainment and racing.

“We also thank and welcome our two new sponsors, Yarrawonga Refrigeration and Airconditioning and Cafe the PreVue along with our regular sponsors such as Reflex Glass/J & T Joinery and Naish Security Shredding/Doc-U-Store.”

To further celebrate the

return, entry is free on Sunday and every patron over 18 years will get a free ticket into the $1000 sweep on the Pacing Cup. There will also be TAB vouchers (over 18 years) randomly distributed throughout the night, a free race book for the first 200 people, complimentary $10 food vouchers randomly distributed and general giveaway vouchers throughout the meeting.

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Apart from the giveaways there will be entertainment from DJ Steve Bowen, face painting, a caricature cartoonist, takeaway food, barbecue and beverages, bar (no BYO), donuts, soft serve ice-cream, and coffee van. A reminder there are no ATM facilities.

Apart from the off-track attractions, spectators will have some of the best viewing of trots in the country due to Wangaratta’s relatively short circuit.

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