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A NOBLE BREED MEREDITH Prentice and her retired five-year-old racer Polly on Friday paid a visit to former greyhound trainer Des Stone, who made an instant connection with the former track star.

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State apology to care leavers welcomed Page 3

Isolation focus of Black Dog Ride Page 5

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Daycare growth plan Medical centre ditched with renewed application pp for Worland Road childcare centre A RENEWED application li ti for a 120-place childcare centre on Worland Road, costing $1.5 million, has been lodged, this time without the two-storey medical centre that was featured in a separate application, approved in December 2022.

During the notice of decision period back in January 2023, the previous application was withdrawn by the applicant, who is not part of the current application.

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An altered application for the childcare centre and a three-lot subdivision for the site was submitted for the same location of 53 Worland Road, a growth area of Wangaratta.

The footprint configuration of the childcare centre provides for a wraparound outdoor play area to the sides and

rear off th the b building thatt ildi so th all childcare rooms (1-7) open out to outdoor space for play.

The childcare centre will be provided with vehicle access from Worland Road via a new 6-metre wide crossover and driveway located towards the northern end of the Worland Road frontage.

This crossover and driveway will provide vehicle access to 26 onsite car parking spaces,

disabled iincluding l di one di bl d space located at the front of the site.

Eight of the 26 car parking spaces are provided in a tandem arrangement for childcare staff use.

The carpark will be connected to the childcare centre building entry via a new 1.5m wide footpath which will be constructed within the frontage of the site.

The car parking will have a varied setback

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ranging i ffrom 33m-5.6m 56 from the Worland Road property frontage and 2.12m from the Vista Drive property frontage.

It is proposed to include an acoustic fence which comprises heights of both 1.8m and 2m along the eastern boundary of the child care development Proponents believe the childcare centre will increase the local care sector offering, supporting families and providing for community

need the growing d and d th i population.

“The proposal will provide a childcare service within a custom designed building which will contribute to the economic prosperity of Wangaratta,” the report reads.

“It will also add to housing provision and diversity of lot sizes within the town.”

Council will not decide on the application before February 20.

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Solar project opposition featured on A Current Affair THE Bobinawarrah community has been thrust into the national spotlight, after Channel Nine flagship program ‘A Current Affair’ highlighted the region’s opposition to a proposed $750m Meadow Creek solar farm project in a segment late last week.

Meadow Creek Agricultural Community Action Group (MCACAG) members John and Jess Conroy were the heavy focus of Friday’s telecast, detailing their concerns around the ability of community members to afford to insure against fires which could impact the site, as well as the proposed build’s potential impact on the region’s prime agricultural land.

A Current Affair reporters visited the community on January 23, attending a meeting at the Bobinawarrah Hall which attracted farmers and other concerned residents from throughout the district.

To view the community’s appearance on A Current Affair, visit 9now.com.au or visit https://www. facebook.com/ACurrentAffair9.

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Eldorado dredge plea put before parliament

JUST KEEP SWIMMING: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has called on the State Government to prevent Parks Victoria from placing restrictions on vehicular access to the Eldorado Dredge swimming hole.

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OVENS Valley MP Tim McCurdy has called on the State Government to intervene to prevent Parks Victoria limiting access to Eldorado’s popular dredge swimming hole from the venue’s northern bank.

In discussions with locals over the last two months, Parks Victoria has warned residents against swimming at the dredge and nearby top cut due to the risk of blue green algae, and expressed plans to limit vehicular access along the dredge’s northern track.

Locals have expressed concerns over the im-

pacts the move could have on the dredge site’s regular user-base, particularly those living with a disability, however, Parks have outlined their desire to protect the site for “nature tourism”.

Speaking before the Legislative Assembly last week upon the resumption of parliament, Mr McCurdy urged Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos to “swim against the current” and ensure locals continue to have access to the site.

He said the government was continuing to lock up local bushland, in turn shutting locals off

from nature.

“They are saying they want nature-based tourism, but at the end of the day they are telling the locals that they cannot swim at this hole,” Mr McCurdy said.

“Parks have told them they are going to reduce access and people will not be able to swim there anymore, and that is quite outrageous if you ask me.

“I have written to the minister about this, and I hope that he comes back and supports the locals rather than just Parks wanting to reduce access.”

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SPECIAL CELEBRATION: More than 320 people gathered in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre to celebrate 15 years and hear about what’s on the program this year. Photo: Adrian Vaughan

READY TO LAUNCH: Venue manager Tanya Camplin on stage in the Alpine MDF Theatre, welcomed everyone to the launch of the 2024 season at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre. Photo: Adrian Vaughan

Hundreds turn out for WPACC season launch

GIANT puppets and fearless young acrobats dazzled an enthusiastic audience who gathered for the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre 2024 season launch on Wednesday.

Also a celebration of 15 years of bringing dynamic performing arts to the Wangaratta stage, more than 320 people attend the free event to hear what’s on the program this year, welcomed by Mayor Dean Rees and Cr Dave Fuller, with Rural City of Wangaratta CEO Brendan McGrath and Alpine MDF CEO, James Anderson, also in attendance.

Venue manager Tanya Camplin said she was thrilled with the turnout, welcoming about 100 more people than last year, showing just how important the performing arts are to the local community.

She said a very entertaining performance from the Flying Fruit Fly Circus was a major drawcard, as were the giant

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puppets, One Eye and Frill Neck, from Sanctum Studio.

“It was a fabulous night with an auditorium full of people from across our community who were keen to hear and see all about the 2024 season and support the centre,” she said.

“And to celebrate the 15th birthday this year we have announced the Black Box series to be held over 10 consecutive days in June, next door in Gallery 2.

“It will complement our main theatre program, but it will provide a minimalist setting and ‘blank canvas’ where actors and directors can perform in an intimate theatre space - where there will be a special connection between the audience and performers.”

Ms Camplin said the idea was to bring the style of theatre seen at Chapel on Chapel or Gasworks in Melbourne to Wangaratta, where an audience limited to 90 people, could enjoy a beverage while experiencing thought-provoking works with a modern edge, in a celebration of diverse storytelling.

She said each show had been specially selected for the Black Box experience - some of them award-winning fringe and comedy festival artists and tickets are already selling fast, with those interested encouraged to get in early due to the high demand.

During the event, the main stage, matinee series and children’s and families programs were also announced, offering a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests.

Ms Camplin said they’d tried to create a season which resonated with the community, with a huge variety to

choose from, including timeless works, edgy dramas, contemporary Australian stories and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Among the many highlights are a performance of Tempo by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus arriving in March, a Cluedunnit murder mystery dinner experience - where the guests engage with the actors to decipher the clues and crack the case - and a full day comedy workshop for young people where they’ll learn how to write and present material, then perform it for an audience.

“We’re really excited to offer a magical year that’s filled with laughter, applause and the thrill of live performance,” Ms Camplin said.

“The launch was a great way to kick start the year and we encourage everyone to drop in and pick up a copy of the program so they can plan ahead - they’ll be spoilt for choice.”

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Clinical trial to analyse septic shock treatments

DELVING INTO THE DATA: Northeast Health Wangaratta director of intensive care, Prof David Tuxen, hopes the local hospital will be a significant contributor to clinical trial across Australia and New Zealand.

NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta is participating in a clinical trial investigating treatments which manage blood pressure to improve outcomes of patients with septic shock.

The ARISE FLUIDS clinical trial is being conducted in hospitals across Australia and New Zealand, and involves patients who present to the emergency department with septic shock.

Patients receive one of two commonly-used treatments to manage blood pressure, and are then followed up by the NHW clinical trial team for a period of 12 months to assess clinical outcomes.

The hospital joined the trial before Christmas 2023, with one participant enrolled within 24 hours.

A further two participants have since enrolled.

NHW director of intensive care, Prof David Tuxen, said NHW was keen to be a significant contributor to the impor-

tant clinical trial.

“The trial is well underway and we’re anticipating that at least one patient per month will meet the criteria for the trial,” he said.

“We often treat patients with septic shock arising from other conditions such as urinary infections or pneumonia and these are the types of presentations that we would include.

“Treatment will be randomised so that patients receive either restricted fluids and early introduction of vasopressors to manage their blood pressure, or a larger initial volume of IV fluid.

“The goal is to provide robust evidence around the best approach to use in the future management of septic shock.”

A total of 1000 participants are being included in the study across Australia and New Zealand, with the results expected to be available after 2025.

So far, a total of 465 participants have been enrolled across 40 sites.

Government apology to care leavers provides “day of relief” A FORMAL apology and redress scheme for Victorians subject to historical abuse and neglect as children in institutional care has been welcomed by long-time advocate and Wangarattabased former upper-house MP Tania Maxwell.

Premier Jacinta Allan last week apologised on behalf of her parliament and the parliaments which came before, after many of the 90,000 children placed in institutional care in Victoria between 1928 and 1990 suffered harm at the hands of those trusted to protect them.

In 2022, while a Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP before the Legislative Council, Ms Maxwell advocated to then-Premier Daniel Andrews to implement a redress scheme for care leavers.

The formal apology was promised as part of Labor’s re-election campaign in late2022, however, was delayed last year.

Ms Maxwell said Thursday’s apology would have

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been a “day of relief” for many.

“I do still feel for those who have taken their lives or lost their lives without ever having this come to fruition for them – I think that’s one of the saddest things in all honesty,” she said.

“We know a lot of the evidence to support their cases over time was not documented, but these care leavers have worked tirelessly for this – you don’t go out and do that and continue to spend your life advocating for change if it hasn’t impacted you or it’s not necessary.

“My heart goes out to them that this recognition has finally come to fruition, because it’s so deserved.”

The redress scheme is currently being developed in conjunction with Victorians who grew up in institutional care, and while it is yet to

be finalised, advanced payments of up to $10,000 are available to people who were physically, psychologically or emotionally abused or neglected while in institutional care before 1990, and are now critically or terminally ill.

Ms Maxwell thanked Ms Allan’s government for taking the steps to apologise, and commended the scheme, which is expected to be worth around $2.9m.

“We can’t look backwards, we’ve just got to move forwards from here on in and hope that redress will be made fairly accessible, and I hope that the amounts that they are offering are certainly comparable to other redress amounts,” she said.

“I just hope that this ends up being what they need and require as opposed to it just being an apology that isn’t really going to support those who are still living, because a lot of them are ageing now.”

IMPORTANT STEP: Long-time advocate and former upper house MP Tania Maxwell has welcomed a formal apology to care leavers subject to abuse in government institutions before 1990.

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Local SES leader awarded with Australia Day honour

LOCAL resident Sue Sheldrick received an Emergency Services Medal on Australia Day, in honour of her distinguished service to the SES. Awarded by the GovernorGeneral, the Emergency Services Medal was instituted in 1999 to recognise distinguished service as a member of an Australian emergency service.

It also recognises people who are involved in emergency management, training or education.

Ms Sheldrick has spent the past 14 years as a commu-

nity resilience co-ordinator with the SES, and was recognised for her “outstanding commitment in emergency management operations, training and community education and engagement”.

She is VICSES Hume regional unit volunteer and level three public information officer and committed to the provision of invaluable public information and community liaison work on the front line in major events.

Incidents she has attended across Victoria and in NSW have included:

• Victorian flood events of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2022; • Fire campaigns of 2003, 2006, 2009, 2019/20; • Storm events of 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021; • a blue-green algae emergency in 2016, and • earthquake events in 2017, 2021, and 2022.

Ms Sheldrick has also undertaken volunteer duties so she could fulfil more community engagement obligations - over and above what is required in her role.

She has been a leader in training and co-ordination

and refine the material over several years.

She has been a go-to for community engagement and public information personnel around the state, providing ongoing leadership and mentoring for staff and volunteers entering the emergency management sector.

Ms Sheldrick has even been honoured before.

As the first female captain of a CFA brigade - at Killawarra in 1994, a role she held for almost six years - a street at a Victorian Emergency Training Centre was named after her.

as a facilitator of the multiagency Public Information Officer training suite (including warnings, media and community liaison) and the VICSES Community Engagement Facilitator course for more than 14 years.

Ms Sheldrick has been a pivotal figure in cultural awareness training at VICSES and, more broadly, throughout the sector.

Much of the material used today by VICSES to support CALD and wider communities was developed and enhanced by Ms Sheldrick, who has worked to develop

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Britta’s time, effort pay off with prize Monday, February 10, 2014

By STEVEN BURKE A NEW Wangaratta resident’s fascination with Australian wildlife has netted her $500.

Britta Boeckmann moved to Wangaratta from Germany last November and on Friday night she was named as the winner of the Wangaratta Significant Trees Photographic competition.

Her “A day in the life of a tree” piece caught the eye of judge and accomplished photographer, Stephen Routledge.

The photo depicts a gum tree in Weir Street, off Wilson Road, taken at five times throughout the day, over three hour intervals.

The five photos are combined to form one piece of artwork, each showing a different section of the tree.

Britta said she loved Australian wildlife.

“I really appreciate it – especially all the parrots,” she said.

“We don’t have birds like that in Europe.”

Joining Britta in receiving

awards were Jan Osmotherly (third) and Brent Laycock (second).

In the junior category, Lucy Mitchell-Long won first prize, while Regan Brezac won second, for her picture of the fairy tree along the Ovens River near the railway bridge.

Wangaratta Urban Landcare Group president, Ian Davidson, said the public interest in the competition, which received more than 70 entries, had exceeded the group’s expectations.

“It’s given us ideas on how we can capture some of that interest in the future,” he said.

“From a landcare group’s point of view we will be looking at trying to have projects people want to be part of.

“Clearly photographing significant trees in Wangaratta in parts they love has increased their interest in the urban environment.”

PROUD: Britta Boeckmann’s “A day in the life of a tree” in the background won the Wangaratta Sigificnat Trees Photographic Competition.

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SIGNIFICANT disruptions to V/Line train services on Mondays and Fridays are expected from this week, as a result of rolling planned industrial action.

Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) members employed by V/Line are set to take protected industrial action in the form of a work stoppage between 3am and 7am on February 12, 16, 19 and 23, with no V/Line trains set to run during the stoppage.

Significant delays are expected throughout the affected mornings as trains get back into position and resume the normal timetable.

A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson advised passengers to avoid travelling on Monday and Friday mornings in the coming weeks unless absolutely necessary.

A limited coach replacement service will run to cater for essential journeys, however, will not stop at metro train stations, with delays of two hours expected.

The schedule of the first trains to return on each line will be published on the V/Line and PTV websites.

Metropolitan, freight and the Sydney to Melbourne XPT train services will still operate during the planned industrial action.

Motorists travelling between regional centres and Melbourne should also allow extra travel time due to increased traffic.

Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au, while latest public transport information is available at ptv.vic. gov.au, the PTV mobile app or on the V/Line website.

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checks key to North East ride to combat Temperature preventing haystack fires isolation in our community

By RYAN MALCOLM

BREAKING down the key contributing factors to isolation will be a key focus for this year’s Black Dog Ride, which will see scores of motorcyclists set off for a one-day tour from Apex Park next month.

The popular event will return on March 17, inviting motorcyclists of all skill levels to make connections and have open conversations with other community members while enjoying a gentle ride to Myrtleford, before circling back through Beechworth for lunch upon their return to Wangaratta.

Corowa resident David Harrison will serve as guest speaker at the event, drawing on his experience as the director of Corowa-based Amaranth Foundation, which supports a host of social impact programs designed to support men in being open about their wellbeing.

He said a number of factors specific to rural communities, such as a prostate cancer incidence rate which he said was almost double that of metropolitan populations, could lead to isolation and adversely impact suicide rates locally.

“Once you’re diagnosed with prostate cancer, your risk of committing suicide

is raised over 70 per cent straight away, and it’s one of the factors that really isolates men, whether your treatment is surgery or hormones or radiation, there are a lot of side effects that men don’t like to talk about,” he said.

“Incontinence, erectile dysfunction – all those things really knock the confidence of men and cause them to be isolated, and they can be at home with the family but can still feel isolated.

“I know men (in Corowa) who don’t play golf anymore because they might have a continence issue on the golf course, and those things really play on the mental health of men in the community.”

Mr Harrison said while awareness around regularly checking in with friends and having tough discussions about their mental health had improved in recent times, those who chose to isolate themselves from the community were “falling through the net” of support in North East towns.

He said the Black Dog Ride was a fantastic outlet for motorcyclists to come together and break down barriers.

“It’s easy to ask your mate if he’s okay, but it’s really hard to ask someone who’s isolated themselves if he’s okay – that really takes

REDUCING ISOLATION: Corowa’s David Harrison will serve as a guest speaker at March’s Black Dog Ride in Wangaratta, drawing on his experience with the Amaranth Foundation. of people wearing black, got beards and ink on big black bikes, but they’re there for a really good reason and a really good cause.”

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some ticker,” he said.

“Not all people who ride motorbikes are loners, but a lot of people who are isolated ride motorbikes, because it’s an individual thing to do.

“The day just has a really great feel about it from start to finish – there’s no testosterone or agro – there’s a lot

CFA is urging farmers to ramp up their hay maintenance for the remainder of the season, following a surge in haystack fires, with CFA responding to more than 50 since November.

The fires have largely occurred in the western parts of the state across the Wimmera and Loddon Mallee, however, CFA has called for all members of the agriculture sector to monitor the moisture and temperature of their hay more regularly as a result.

Farmers are also urged to keep their bales in separate stacks and in sheds away from farming equipment and other structures.

A recent haystack fire of over 1000 bales in Arapiles on a total fire ban day in the Wimmera and Mallee reinforced calls for those in the agriculture sector to ensure they are implementing the appropriate management tools to prevent fire risk.

CFA District 17 commander Lindsay Barry said spontaneous combustion was the leading cause of haystack fires in Victoria, and said one damp bale was enough to ignite an entire stack.

“We are currently in the storage phase of hay season, and there are some contributing factors that lead to ignition,” he said.

“Unfortunately, at the

beginning of the season, some bales weren’t produced to industry standard, and were stored away with too much moisture.

“Green or damp hay is susceptible to overheating, so those two in combination will make a fire.”

Mr Barry said haystacks which were not placed inside a shed or covered with a tarp during rain events earlier in the summer had been exposed.

“The hay has been pressed for so long, and because of the summer we’ve had, the majority of fires are where hay has been stored outside and exposed to the elements,” he said.

“Water and hay don’t really mix, especially when they stack together – this creates organic decomposition which produces heat, and you end up with a hay fire due to spontaneous ignition.

“For farmers who own hay, or who manage haystacks, we need them to be more vigilant and ensure they’re doing regular temperature checks.

“If they are warm, put measures in place to break down and separate the stacks and use machinery to put in strategic breaks if you can.”

For more information on how to prevent haystack fires, visit www.cfa.vic.gov. au/hay.

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Open conversation a mental health must NEXT month’s Black Dog Ride will continue vital efforts to address the stigma around mental health and suicide, while also shining the light on the impacts of isolation in rural communities.

The event, which has played an important role in broadening conversations around mental wellbeing to a widening audience in the North East in recent years, creates a welcoming group setting for a day-ride, an activity often undertaken solo by many in the motorcycling community.

Breaking down the circumstances which lead to isolation will be an important focus of this year’s gathering, as organisers aim to improve social awareness and prompt tough conversations between strangers.

Today’s page five story speaks to Corowa’s David Harrison, an expert in the space through his work with the Amaranth Foundation, who discusses why men in particular may elect to isolate themselves despite being a member of a tight-knit rural community.

There are so many different factors which shape our mental wellbeing, and being able to openly discuss a lived experience with a confidant is an important facet of insuring we remain mentally healthy.

Those who elect to isolate themselves are invariably left without this important mental health management measure, and more certainly needs to be done in regional areas at a government level to ensure these individuals don’t slip through the cracks.

In the meantime, events such as the Black Dog Ride, and even the upcoming Beechworth to Bridge walk, will play important roles in promoting conversation and fostering the ability to truly listen to one another’s experiences.

As a community, it’s vital we support these awareness efforts.

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upgrades and maintanence as well most likely will be given a face lift along with the repairs done thats needed and waste most of it on the carpark and landscaping as usual Bryan Wilson: Laura Lindsay inline hockey rink???????

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WEDNESDAY night’s Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre launch last week was a delight and a showcase of amazing entertainment to look forward to.

The dedicated team at the arts centre create a great vibe and welcome.

The arts centre serves a region from the Murray to the mountains and should be supported by all in the region.

Rutherglen wineries need to back the arts centre and be sponsors.

Stuart Davie, Corowa

Victorian business group budget wishlist THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 State Budget submission calls for a focus on catalysing economic growth and sustainability in regional Victoria.

The Regional Transformation section is one of four focuses of our submission.

The other sections are Transform and Reduce Business Expenses, Transform Foundations for Success and Transform and Prioritise Growth.

If adopted, the following targeted recommendations would contribute significantly to the overall prosperity of the state and harness the many opportunities that regional Victoria presents.

They include: • Take a ‘Team Victoria’ approach to manage migration changes.

• Continue investing in regional roads for increased safety and connectivity.

• Streamline support for businesses to access procurement opportunities.

• Allocate funds for a four-year business case to build a high-speed train service to regional Victoria via dedicated lines from Southern Cross Station, starting with Ballarat.

• Fund Public Transport Victoria to facilitate free Wi-Fi access on trains to rural Victorian areas.

• Develop a dedicated planning strategy for Regional Victoria, including mediumdensity housing.

• Partner with internet service providers to enhance infrastructure to country areas.

Paul Guerra, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive

Unhealthy impacts from state tax grab PEAK GP groups are calling on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to directly intervene

STRONG INTEREST: Local author Jess McFarlane featured in an author talk at the Benalla Library on Wednesday evening, chatting about her novel ‘Widow’s Flame’. The book follows Blair Ryan’s quest for justice after her husband’s murder, and explores themes of revenge, trust, and the delicate balance between seeking justice and preserving one’s humanity. in the state’s GP payroll tax fiasco after new data revealed general practices would have to raise fees by 30 per cent to cover the state’s extra payroll tax.

In the report from Australia’s largest patient engagement platform HotDoc, 16.5 per cent of practices surveyed also said they would be forced to close their doors due to the government’s payroll tax grab, which would force more people into the state’s overflowing hospitals.

It has prompted the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Primary Care Business Council (PCBC), and Australian GP Alliance (AGPA) to again write to the Victorian Premier requesting an urgent meeting, and call for: • no retrospective collection of payroll tax liabilities; • Victoria to follow Queensland and provide a new tax ruling, clarifying that patients’ fees paid directly to a GP for their services won’t be subject to payroll tax; • an assisted compliance period to allow GP clinics to make changes to be in line with the new ruling, so they don’t have to pass the tax on; and • ongoing dialogue to understand the consequences of the imposed forms of compliance demanded.

The government’s impost of additional pay-

roll tax on practices is the biggest threat the affordable care in our state – it’s a tax on patients.

And it will be devastating for the entire health system, because when people can’t afford care, they get sicker, and they’ll be forced into the state’s overflowing hospitals, which will cost far more for the government and taxpayers.

The state’s payroll tax grab is also undermining the Federal Government’s major investment in Medicare and general practice.

We do need a nationally consistent approach to this tax, otherwise GPs will leave to more favourable states.

RACGP Victoria chair Dr Anita Munoz and president Dr Nicole Higgins

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WANGARATTA Book Circle members Pauline Moncrieff and Jan Vincent are pleased that a New Year survey has revealed reading to be the leading hobby to which people are turning in 2024 to help them relax and unwind.

The Adobe Express survey found that one in six people had made New Year’s resolutions this year to take up new hobbies, with reading nominated as the most popular choice by more than a third of the adults who responded.

This was closely followed by walking; cooking and baking; playing an instrument; and engaging in solo sports such as running.

Jan, a former teacher who has been a reader all her life, said she was pleased but not surprised by the result - particularly in the wake of the pandemic.

“I wonder, with the changes due to COVID, when people became more isolated, whether they were more drawn to books,” she said.

“By reading beautiful words, you do relax.”

Pauline, who worked as a public librarian for 40 years and initiated the Wangaratta Book Circle Facebook page and subsequent live group in 2021 after relocating to the rural city, agreed books were a “lifesaver” during COVID-19 restrictions.

“The best thing while living in Melbourne during restrictions was our library delivering boxes of books that you had selected,” she said.

Pauline said she loved the way books could develop empathy in readers, and Jan agreed, saying Trent Dal-

AVID READERS: Wangaratta Book Circle members Pauline Moncrieff and Jan Vincent are not surprised that a survey has found reading to be the most popular hobby adopted by people seeking to relax and unwind in 2024. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ton’s recent release ‘Lola in the Mirror’ had given her a new perspective on homelessness.

“Books really can change your view,” she said.

“I sometimes read poetry, and I remember I was driving to work one day and heard an interview on the radio which quoted Mary Oliver’s poem, in which she asks, ‘What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?’ I was in my 50s, but it made me pause and think.

“That’s what reading can do.”

As well as building empathy, Pauline said reading

COMMON INTEREST: Members of the Wangaratta Book Circle at a recent gathering; the group meets regularly to discuss the books they are reading. could help develop a greater understanding of self, and Book Circle gatherings were

CFA to remain heritage-aware through autumn management VEGETATION management activities across Victoria are expected to continue to uncover and protect Indigenous and historic heritage sites this autumn, as part of CFA’s proactive approach to heritage awareness.

Through the CFA’s vegetation management agenda, fuel reduction burns are expected to take place across the state in the coming months, with firefighters collaborating with traditional owner groups to carry out cultural burning where possible in order to preserve local heritage.

Other non-burn fuel treatments, such as mechanical mulching or slashing of weedy vegetation, or biological treatments such as grazing animals, also include thorough heritage assessments when implemented, as part of the CFA’s Joint Fuel Management Program.

Under the initiative, CFA cultural heritage adviser Michael Sherwen reviews every fuel treatment nomi-

UNCOVERED: CFA’s vegetation management works throughout autumn will consider Indigenous and historic heritage.

PHOTO: CFA nated in the Joint Fuel Management Program to identify any recorded Indigenous or historic heritage values, and develops work-arounds where needed.

The identified heritage value could be a living or dead tree serving as a shield, coolamon or canoe tree, could include climbing toe holds cut to make possum hunting easier, or could be a fire-hollowed veteran tree.

“In CFA, as in emergency services more broadly, we do our best to make sure our people on the ground have the best information at hand,” Mr Sherwen said.

“But we always ask our people in the field to keep

their eyes open to the possibility of new finds – for example, after the 2020 Budj Bim fires near Heywood, the leaf litter layer was burnt off and revealed previously unknown ancient stone eel traps and stone house sites.

“Another example was at Ruffy after a wildfire – during site rehabilitation works CFA members noticed grooves in rocks.

“Later inspections by traditional owners confirmed they were previously unknown axe-grinding grooves, and nearby they found birthing trees and other artefacts.

“More of our heritage is always being revealed.”

an opportunity to encounter books others had identified as enjoyable and which

could widen reading horizons.

She said she had recently enjoyed Brigid Delaney’s ‘Reasons Not to Worry’, an introduction to Stoic principles, following a recommendation.

“In the book group, we all read differently, but we enjoy having a good old chat about what we’re reading,” Pauline said.

“Whenever we meet up, the general conversation always comes around to books. It creates real companionship, because you have that shared interest.

“It makes me cross when people say reading, particu-

larly reading fiction, is a waste of time; they just don’t get it.”

Further in line with the survey results, Pauline said she increasingly combined reading and the second most popular hobby nominated: walking.

“I listen to quite a few audio books, and I’ve been doing that for motivation to exercise; I was so engaged in a book in Melbourne during lockdown that I walked right past the street I’d intended to walk down,” she said, laughing.

As many younger people choose online attractions over reading, Jan suggested parents and grandparents could read the books their children and grandchildren were reading at school, so they could generate conversation and thinking.

She also recommended creating reading challenges between young people and the older adults in their lives, to add incentive.

“It’s about sharing the experience; to be able to read something and then read it to others and watch the impact it has on them is just wonderful,” she said.

The Wangaratta Book Circle is one of the self-sustaining groups to emerge with the backing of the Wangaratta Grit and Resilience Program, a community-driven initiative which aims to help locals unite, build strength, overcome hardship and develop courage and connection with each other.

Anyone interested in sharing their love of books is encouraged to join the Wangaratta Book Circle Facebook page.

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DANIELLE DALKIN IMPRESSES WITH PLASTER ART IN BENALLA ACROSS THE HEAVY DOWNPOUR: Heavy rainfall in Wangaratta last Monday afternoon caused flash flooding on various roadways, including at the Barr Reserve.

PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner A COLLECTION of plaster artworks by Mount Beautybased artist Danielle Dalkin, is on display in the Benalla Art Gallery shop this month.

Danielle is a self-taught artist who plays with living materials, clay and plaster to create unique dimensional images, digging beneath her feet to bring new perspectives to the surface.

The artist said she observes and captures the exquisite details of nature as ‘fossils’; organics immortalised in plaster.

“My intention is to unearth a sense of curiosity, inspiring those who see my work to look closely to discover the intricacies of the natural world,” she said.

Danielle’s work has featured in a number of regional art shows, including the 2015 Hume Contemporary Art Award (Artspace, Wodonga) and she was a finalist in the 2015 Wangaratta Textile Art Award.

Her exhibition titled The Plaster Conservatory features a

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FINE FORM: The exhibition includes Danielle Dalkin’s Plaster Pills 2023, Plaster bas-relief, 10-11cm diameter 2cm depth. curated collection of botanical ‘Plaster Pills’.

Danielle said she is inspired by the region’s natural features and meticulously gathers flowers, herbs and foliage, which are pressed into a carefully prepared clay surface.

When removed, an impression is left in the clay, into which she pours plaster,

resulting in her unique ‘Plaster Pills’.

Each pill can be displayed standing on a flat surface as an ornamental object.

The works can also serve a functional purpose as a subtle diffuser when infused with essential oils.

Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash said the exhibition

highlights the importance of the gallery shop exhibition program, which showcases not only the depth, but also the variety of artistic talents in Victoria’s North East.

All works in the gallery shop are available for purchase from Benalla Art Gallery, or by contacting the Gallery at gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au.

Find your people, enjoy the journey in year 12 Layla y Ramsayy reflects on her rewarding g VCE experience p at WHS

By ANITA MCPHERSON AS she heads to university in March, Layla Ramsay, a year 12 student at Wangaratta High School last year, has some sage advice for those embarking on their final year of secondary school.

Approaching a year which can feel like it will be “make or break” for your future - where teenagers can feel the pressure of expectations to work hard and succeed weighing upon them - Layla was as apprehensive as everyone else.

She had also taken on a considerable workload, studying units three and four of Ancient History, as well as Art Creative Practice and Media Studies as her artbased subjects, and both General English and English Literature something she said had never been done before.

“I took this as an opportunity to broaden my skills in writing, knowing all too well that I had to pass both classes,” she said.

“From this, I had studied nine written texts over the duration of my year 12 studies, disregarding proper textbooks.

“Do I regret it? 2023 me would say yes, but I really don’t think I do regret it - I feel a sense of power being able to say I conquered a challenge that was so frowned upon and questioned by my peers.

“Prior to year 12, I had chosen these subjects to set myself up to pursue my life-long hobby of visual arts and English studies.

QUIET REFLECTION: Having completed year 12 at Wangaratta High School last year, Layla Ramsay shares her thoughts as she prepares to embark on further study at Deakin University.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “Ancient History was more of an enjoyable subject, and I’m still glad I did it.”

Layla says year 12 didn’t turn out quite the way she expected.

She said while she understood “the stereotypical things” - that there would be constant studying, a lot of homework and a growing sense of independence - she didn’t expect it to be so rewarding.

“If I were to put it simply, I expected the year to be miserable, but it was everything but that,” she said.

“Yes, there was heavy stress and studying that caused migraines, but it’s such a magical year in our lives.

“There are so many opportunities that are provided to us, and even if you don’t know what future direction you’re heading in when you start year 12 - don’t stress - just follow where the year takes you.

“If I was to offer one piece of advice to future generation of year 12s, it would be to find your people - find those peers around you that you feel unconditionally supported by.

“Stay with them because those are the people who are really going to make a difference in your life.

“It did for me - I don’t know where I’d be without my small group of people, including

the teachers and staff.

“My experiences of year 12 were not the stereotypical ‘wallowing in self-pity’, but it was a mind opening adventure into adulthood.

“I wouldn’t change my last year in any way, it’s made me who I am today.”

Following up a recommendation from a former teacher, Layla decided to apply for the Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends Inc Student Art Award last year, submitting her year 12 body of work in Art Creative Practice, in the form of an illustrated book called Behind the Curtain.

She was successful, receiving $1000 from the gallery group which she is putting towards her studies, having secured a place in her “dream” course this year, a Bachelor of Creative Arts at Deakin University.

She said the award came as a surprise, but when she found she had won, she felt proud.

There was also a sense of confirmation that all the hard work in year 12 had paid off, her choice of artistic direction had been validated and everything was falling into place.

“My current plan for the next three years is to achieve my dreams of creative writing and visual arts,” she said.

“Then I hope to travel, write, publish and continue my passion for art - mainly as a side gig - but also as a minor incorporation in my writing.”

WANGARATTA had its hottest day so far this summer on Sunday, February 4, with the temperature reaching 37.7 degrees.

The following day a rain band delivered heavy rainfall to various locations in the North East, with a notable increase in humidity.

Dew point temperatures reached 23 degrees at 4pm, which is very high value and normally occurs in Townsville this time of year.

There were heavy rainfalls of 96mms at Mt Buffalo, 106mms at Falls Creek and 80mms at Mt Hotham, which were the heaviest daily falls since 2011 at these mountains.

Wangaratta received 26mms in the 24 hours to last Tuesday morning, while Eurobin recorded 92.6mms - the town’s wettest February day since 104mms on February 27, 1939.

Cooler and drier conditions prevailed for the following two days as a large high pressure advanced from just south of the Bight.

A new inland trough brought hotter and humid days to the North East over the weekend and this spell will continue for most of the time up to about February 18 when rain and thunderstorms are anticipated.

It has been exceptionally dry in Broome since last July.

The total rainfall from July to the end of January at Broome was only 22mms, much less than the 250mms which normally falls during the July to January period.

This was the third driest such period in Broome in 135 years behind 11.4mms in 1921-22 and 15.6mms in 1987-88.

The other very dry July to January period was 24. mms in 1902-03.

Perth has had it’s driest October to January period in 148 years of record with only 13.8mms.

Other very dry October to January periods in Perth took place 1877-78 , 1891-92, 1892-93, 1902-03, 1943-44, and 1994-95.

The majority of all these cases in Broome and Perth led to high maximum temperatures from Victoria right up to inland Queensland during the autumn season up to the third week of April, but many places received above average rainfalls either in April or in May. Back in April of both 1967 and 1968 Melbourne had near record April heat and there was near record April heat in 1865 and 1866.

This year is in line with April 1922 in which Melbourne recorded its hottest ever Easter on record which occurred during the third week of April when the temperature soared to 34.4 degrees on April 17, 1922.

Easter this year falls at the end of March early April.

In 1922 the end of March and beginning of April saw many places recording near record high temperatures for that time of year from Victoria right up to inland Queensland.

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‘Bonegilla Stories’ second documentary series a goer LAST year, 2REM FM in Albury and former Wangaratta resident Simon Reich secured funding from the Community Broadcasting Fund, to produce a six-part series called “Bonegilla Stories”.

The series had such a flood of requests, that it was then repeated.

The audio documentary was then played on Wangaratta’s Oak FM. and has now been released on Spotify as a podcast (https://open. spotify.com/show/1jbiSuuNQNziZ 711VIz7ZL?si=c0418f6c6ebb4cee).

Mr Reich, the musician, audio engineer and filmmaker who grew up in Wangaratta, interviewed more than 40 post war migrants who told their stories of war, travel by ships to Australia, their first impressions, time in Bonegilla, their life while trying to fit into Australian society, and eventually their acceptance of a new home they hadn’t known anything about before their boat trip over here.

It caught the ear of the judges and won the “Digital Storytelling” award at this year’s Victorian Community History Awards, held at the Arts Centre in Melbourne.

Due to its success, Simon and 2REM have once again garnered funding for a follow up series entitled “More Bonegilla Stories”.

RECOGNITION: Royal Historical Society of Victoria president Prof Richard with Simon Reich (right) receiving his Digital Storytelling Award at this year’s Victorian Community History Awards.

The Community Broadcasting Foundation and the Victorian Royal Historical Society, recognise the importance of capturing firsthand stories of these early pioneer migrants, before their anecdotes are lost forever.

Many of the interviewees come from the local area and this will be a focus of the next series due to air in July or August on @REM FM and then Oak FM - Why do people who passed through the camp not shift far from their first taste of Australia, Bonegilla?

LIVING HISTORY: Simon Reich interviewing former Bonegilla resident Fred Stibilj.

CAV praise federal review to strengthen consent laws CENTRE Against Violence Wangaratta (CAV) has lauded a landmark national review of Australia’s sexual assault laws, police processes and court procedures as a pivotal move towards a safer and more supportive justice system.

This review, initiated by Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, seeks to enhance the support provided to victims and survivors of sexual violence, who too often face additional trauma during legal proceedings.

The review places a significant emphasis on evaluating and potentially reforming consent laws across all states, exploring the possibility of adopting an “affirm-

ative consent” model.

This model encourages explicit communication of consent during sexual activity, creating a more secure and respectful environment for all parties involved.

Simultaneously, the Australian Law Reform Commission will investigate the justice system’s response to sexual violence, including police procedures and court processes.

The overarching goal is to address the emotional toll experienced by victim survivors, with a broader focus on justice approaches beyond the adversarial court system.

CAV Wangaratta chief executive officer, Jaime Chubb,

said the importance of these reforms can’t be understated.

“Our commitment to comprehensive justice system reforms is unwavering; we advocate for the national adoption of affirmative consent laws and promoting victim-centred approaches in the legal process,” she said.

“We need collaboration with stakeholders such as CAV for an effective response, and a strong call for transparency and accountability in addressing systemic issues.

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survivors on their journey to healing.

“Together, our collective efforts will build a safer and more compassionate society.

“At CAV we have highly trained and supportive practitioners who are available to provide support, advocacy, and information to anyone in the Ovens Murray area needing support due to sexual assault.”

Key considerations of the review include the potential for national alignment of consent laws, addressing current variations between states and territories.

Already implemented in some states like NSW, Victoria, and the ACT, affirmative

consent laws may become standardised across the country.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can reach out via CAV’s website www.centreagainstviolence. org.au or call on 03 5722 2203.

If you need after hours support, call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL): 1800 806 292.

The review is expected to conclude with the submission of a report to Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus by January 2025.

CAV encourages the community to support these vital initiatives for a safer and more compassionate justice system.

LOCAL PRAISE: Centre Against Violence Wangaratta chief executive officer Jaime Chubb called for collaboration with stakeholder such as CAV in the Federal Government’s review into federal consent laws.

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City shows its pride at annual fair

WANGARATTA’S Batchelors Green was awash with colour on Friday evening, as a strong crowd turned out in support of the rural city’s second annual Pride Fair Day. The event was held at King George V Gardens last year, however, pivoted to the larger space in the wake of overwhelming support for the LGBTQIA+ initiative.

■ Full story in Wednesday’s Chronicle.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

SINGALONG: Mieke Bosland.

GETTING INVOLVED: Sarah Belle and Emma Orlandi.

DAY OF PRIDE: Shayla Rushworth and Crystal Stevens.

DAY IN THE SUN: Kaylah and Shelby Poole.

BONDING TIME: Olivia Sewell (centre) with Felix and Henrietta Leatham.

RESPECT: Interact’s Larissa Rice, Kate Mahoney and Brinn Phillips.

PERFORMERS: Bpangerang Damanu dancers (From left) Bradley, Jarah, Damian, Uncle Dozer and Djaran Atkinson.

ENJOYING THE CULTURE: Alice Meravi (centre) with Claire and Hamish Martin.

COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS: Julia UberHoltkamp, Cath Williams, Denise Pirko and Rhys Lok.

Digital security paramount to prevent scams

BENDIGO Bank, in collaboration with the Rural City of Wangaratta, is offering a free education session designed to educate individuals on the importance of digital security and how to recognise and prevent scams and fraud.

The 30-minute session delivered by experienced local Bendigo Bank staff, will take place at the Wangaratta Library on Wednesday, February 28 at 10am.

Bendigo Bank launched the Banking Safely Online initiative to empower people with the knowledge and confidence to navigate digital banking safely and securely.

The standardised classes highlight the benefits of digital connectivity while emphasising the importance of staying safe online.

Participants will learn how to utilise digital banking effectively to protect themselves from fraudulent activities.

With Australians reportedly losing over $3 billion to scams in 2022, there is a growing concern within communities regarding online security.

Bendigo Bank recognises the need to address this issue and is committed to providing resources to bridge the digital divide and empower customers in safeguarding their finances.

Head of fraud at Bendigo Bank, Jason Gordon, said the sessions are particularly effective in educating and empowering customers with limited online experience.

“We want all our customers to feel supported and safe online, and these sessions are specifically designed to make new and existing digital banking users comfortable and confident,” he said.

Council acting community services manager Bec Sacco is pleased to be offering this infor-

mation session to the community.

“Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and this information will hopefully keep our community safe while connected online,” she said.

To book call 5722 0749 or email recreation@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Bendigo Bank recommends the following of Scamwatch’s advice: STOP – Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure. Scammers will offer to help you or ask you to verify who you are. They will pretend to be from organisations you know and trust like a phone network, bank, police, government organisation, or fraud service.

THINK – Ask yourself could the text message or call be fake?

Never click on a link in a message. And only contact your bank, a business or government organisation by using contact informa-

TAKE PRECAUTIONS: You’re invited to a free session about playing it safe on digital platforms to avoid scams and fraud.

PHOTO: Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels tion from their official website or through their secure apps. If you’re not sure, hang up or delete the text message.

PROTECT – Act quickly if some-

thing feels wrong. If you notice unusual activity or if a scammer gets your money or information, report it immediately, and get support.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Tawonga soldier plans next leg of polar trifecta

By CAPTAIN KRYSTEN CLIFTON

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aving just celebrated the one-year anniversary of a 62-day expedition to the South Pole, Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Sean Taylor, from Tawonga in the Kiewa Valley, is hungry for the next challenge in the Polar Trifecta.

The trifecta comprises expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole and a traverse of Greenland using skis and kites.

“Now that the year is gone and we’ve reflected back, we were starting to look at each other as to what’s next,” WO2 Taylor said.

“We’re looking to do the traverse of Greenland perhaps in 2025-2026.”

The traverse will take about 25 days, covering about 600km and braving temperatures of up to -30 degrees Celsius.

As expeditioners approach the ice sheet, the largest in the world outside Antarctica, polar bears will be a concern, as well as instability of the ice sheet.

WO2 Taylor’s trip to Antarctica was an opportunity to flex his Army skills and experience in an unforgiving environment, advantages he will take to Greenland.

“I look back at my Army career and Antarctica, and they teach you to be squared away with your morning and evening routines – a soldier’s bread and butter,” he said.

“Poor organisation will have dramatic consequences in Antarctica, or even in other environments.

“What you do in the snow to get yourself organised and ready is no different to the jungle, or at sea or in the desert. You look after your equipment, look after yourselves and your mates, and keep your morning and night routine.”

A POLAR TREK: Australian and New Zealand Defence Force members, Petty Officer Vincent Carlsen, ex-sailors Kelly Kavanagh and Durham Forbes, and Sean Taylor skied for 62 days to reach the South Pole on January 17, 2023. INSET: FLYING THE FLAG: Australian Defence Member Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Sean Taylor arrives at the South Pole, Antarctica, in January 2023.

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O2 Taylor’s South Pole journey began five years beforehand when he was one of more than 300 people to put their names down for the expedition. His tenacity and passion resulted in him being one of only four Australian and New Zealand Defence Force members to reach the Pole.

After a trip to Norway, COVID-19 and a host of other factors, the number of people heading to Antarctica was whittled down to six. Luckily, and thanks to some strong teamwork, the same six also made it out of Antarctica, though not all having completed their goal.

“One of the team mem-

bers was really struggling nutrition wise, as in they couldn’t keep the food down,” he said.

“That makes them weaker and they then get colder. I was on 7000 calories of food a day for what I was burning – a heavy diet of butter, cheese, salami, dehydrated meals and chocolate.

“You never know unless you do a long expedition like that what your body will tolerate.

“About seven days to the halfway point, the rest of the team split up the member’s gear and carried it. You don’t argue about it, that’s what you have to do.”

Luckily, two team members were able to catch a lift back to base at the halfway

point, where the team was restocked.

“It’s 24 hours of sunlight.

The sun never sets in summer so you’re trying to get used to sleeping when the sun is up,” WO2 Taylor said.

“The coldest weather we had was closer to the pole about minus 35 with a wind chill factor of just under minus 48. That’s where the teamwork comes in as well, looking at each other on really cold days and making sure there’s no exposed skin, because frost bite will happen very quickly.”

Unfortunately, disaster struck the team again when another member began to show signs of altitude sickness. The South Pole sits at

an altitude of 2835m, just 607m below that of Mt Kosciuszko.

“He started going blue in the lips and was struggling to breathe; it was a really big scare,” WO2 Taylor said.

“We had to adjust our timings again for him to get proper sleep, good nutrition and try to work out why his body was reacting to the atmospheric conditions.

“He struggled with that for up to two weeks, then as we got closer to the Pole the mind focused on different things.

“About 30 kilometres from when you get to the South Pole you can start to see the base, almost like a mirage in the desert.

“Once you see that for two days you get pretty excited knowing the next day you’ll reach the South Pole. The struggles disappear, the talk changes.”

The team reached the South Pole on January 18, 2023, an emotional time for them all and the culmination of more than five years of work.

After 62 days, WO2 Taylor was finally able to enjoy a good meal and a beer.

A year later and he’s gone full circle – back to the planning, saving and dreaming of another mission. With such a dangerous, exhausting and protracted journey ahead, one wouldn’t be alone in asking, why?

“We all get comfortable in defence with the job you do, but it’s putting people out of their comfort zone and testing that resilience that will benefit the individual and increase skills on the battlefield,” WO2 Taylor said.

“I think of why you would want to join defence and in most cases that person has to have some sort of understanding of independence, be resilient by nature and enjoy the outdoors.

“Traits of why you would want to be in the army flow through to why you would want to do something like this.”

Last chance to catch rare Birds of Tokyo TICKETS have been flying out the door for the Birds of Tokyo concert being held at Club Corowa on March 8.

The beloved Perth rock band is visiting the region to perform as part of a spectacular all-ages event, aimed at making a positive impact in the local community.

Birds of Tokyo will be supported by local outfit Empress + Aces for the March concert, who made their Melbourne debut at the weekend.

Club Corowa has teamed up with local mental health advocate Daniel Hately from the Fight is Real initiative for the concert next month, with $10 from every ticket sold going to the Black Dog Institute, a leading organization dedicated to mental health

research, diagnosis and treatment.

Daniel Hately will also be present at the event, selling exclusive merchandise to further contribute to this worthy cause.

Club Corowa CEO Peter Norris said the club was proud to partner with Daniel and the Black Dog Institute to support mental health awareness through this event.

He said they were excited to bring such a stellar lineup of musical talent to Corowa.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together for a night of great music while contributing to a meaningful cause,” he said.

With only limited tickets remaining, get them now before they sell out at www.clubcorowa.com.au.

FLYING AWAY: Only a limited number of tickets remain for the Birds of Tokyo concert being held at Club Corowa on Friday, March 8.

PHOTO: Kane Hibberd

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Community groups should apply for grants up to $5k COMMUNITY groups in small dairy communities across Northern Victoria can now apply for Gardiner Foundation Community Grants up to $5000 to strengthen and build capacity.

Over the last 22 years, FRRR and Gardiner Foundation have granted more than $2.2 million to 560 projects that have helped these farming communities to be more connected, sustainable, and vibrant places to live and work.

This year, the program is offering grants totalling $120,000 to notfor-profit organisations (NFPs) for a broad range of projects that help their dairying communities thrive.

Allan Cameron, Gardiner Foundation CEO, said they are committed to continuing investment in the local groups that are working to enhance the liveability of small Victorian towns reliant on the dairy industry.

“We know that year in, year out, community volunteers

are committed to the work of local community groups which meet local challenges and create opportunities to strengthen the fabric of their communities.” Mr Cameron said.

Historically, the community grants have funded a diverse range of projects, including initiatives that support education and training, health and social wellbeing or the amenity of a public setting.

Last year’s program grants included funds for an air-conditioner at the Leongatha Men’s Shed, new chairs for the Gellibrand Hall committee, and money for sensory gardens at Warrnambool College and Grasmere Primary School.

Applications to the grants program close March 21 at 5pm.

An online grantseeker workshop will be held on Monday, February 19 from 2-3pm.

More information about the grants or to register for the grantseeker workshop, visit the FRRR website.

VICTORIA DROUGHT RESILIENCE ADOPTION & INNOVATION HUB EXPLAINS BOM FORECAST

FORECAST IN CONTEXT: In September, the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub emphasised the move into an uncertain stage, where it is unclear how the season will develop. Although El Niño is often perceived to be directly associated with droughts, the Bureau of Meteorology emphasises that ENSO (El Niño–Southern Oscillation) is only one of several climate drivers that are used in the Bureau’s sophisticated forecast models – and it’s not necessarily a decisive one. PHOTO: Alison Ward

Where is ‘promised’ El Niño drought?

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AFTER September’s El Niño declaration, the drier times many anticipated didn’t occur – so what happened?

On September 19 last year, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) declared an El Niño event. It followed several months in the “neutral” phase, after the three-year La Niña occurrence was declared finished on 10 March 2023.

Professor Michael Tausz, director of the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub, said, “Once the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, switched to the El Niño condition, many farmers were expecting – and preparing for – potentially drier conditions across much of Australia.

“Back in September, the Vic Hub emphasised the move into an uncertain stage, where it is unclear how the season will develop. Although El Niño is often perceived to be directly associated with droughts, the BoM emphasises that ENSO is only one of several climate drivers that are used in the Bureau’s sophisticated forecast models – and it’s not necessarily a decisive one.”

Prof Tausz said rather than basing any expectation of seasonal conditions just on an El Niño declaration, the Vic Hub, which is funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, regularly points to the long-range forecasts issued by the BoM, which take

into account and model the effects of all known climate drivers – not only El Niño.

“In September and early November, these forecasts also reported only a 20-40 per cent chance of exceeding median rainfall in most of Victoria for the next three months,” he said.

“Perhaps not surprisingly, farmers and others in the community were scathing about the ‘unreliable forecasts’, and some went as far as blaming BoM for what turned out to be in hindsight poor business decisions, such as destocking.”

Is such criticism justified?

Prof Tausz said the ensuing issues of long-range forecasts soon moved to predicting at least a 50 per chance of rainfall exceeding three-month rainfall medians in much of Victoria.

“Putting aside that some of the fiercest criticism ignored these updates, there seems to be also a fundamental misunderstanding in how these longer-range forecasts should be read,” Prof Tausz said.

“Because of the highly complex and chaotic system that is our atmosphere, it is currently still impossible to make direct weather predictions for more than a few days ahead.

“Longer-range forecasts are therefore expressed as likelihoods of a certain condition.

“For example, the latest BoM forecast from January 25 gives a 30-60 per chance of exceeding the median rainfall in Victoria.

“As an example, a 30 per chance of exceeding median rainfall – as given for Victoria’s south-western corner – should be read as follows: if we make the prediction of above-median rainfall 10 times, we would get it right only three times: the 30 per cent chance is three out of 10 predictions.

“In other words, if we predict below-median rainfall, it would be correct seven out of 10 times.

“Above-median rainfall has shorter-than-even odds, but is certainly not impossible, and should definitely not be completely discarded in any planning.”

Prof Tausz said the “correctness” of such a forecast cannot be evaluated in a single season, but only over the longer term, once such a forecast is issued multiple times.

“This may not alleviate frustrations about management decisions being made in this particular season, which would have been different in hindsight, but using the guidance consequently and appropriately as one input for risk management over multiple seasons will be beneficial in the mid to longer term.”

You can read more about the uncertain period had already begun with the demise of La Niña, thus it being a good time to think about drought preparedness, seek out new information and revisit drought plans - Looking for more information? Visit https://vicdroughthub.org. au.

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Administration Officer Full or part time opportunity An opportunity has arisen for an administration officer to join one of Victoria and NSW’s leading independent news and media groups, based at our Wangaratta office working on newspapers, magazines and digital properties across our group.

Following recent acquisitions, North East Media is seeking additional administration support. You will also be required to work with the finance team to support accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting duties.

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Applications should be forwarded to: Deirdre Hart Finance and Administration Manager North East Media dhart@nemedia.com.au

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EMPLOYMENT

is seeking Expressions of Interest for the appointment of an Independent Member for its Audit & Risk Committee.

The committee supports Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and assurance activities including internal and external audit and compliance with its policies and legal obligations.

It performs its role by monitoring, reviewing, endorsing, and advising Council on matters set out in its charter.

The committee meets 5 times per year and comprises 6 members. 4 independent members and 2 councillors.

An allowance is provided per meeting.

Council is seeking to appoint an independent member to the committee for a 3-year term commencing in March 2024, with an option to extend for a further term.

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Applicants must confirm a relevant degree qualification and demonstrate their experience in finance, risk, audit, public sector management or experience on other audit committees.

Further details on how to submit your expression of interest are provided in the information pack.

2008 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 3.2TD for sale, $12,000 ONO w/RWC, rego (YXZ612). Contact Michael 0431 880 783.

Applications close on 23 February 2024.

PACKAGING FILLER / LABELLER OPERATOR Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and respected wine companies built on over 130 years’ experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business.

Following the commissioning of our new state-of-the-art production facility based in Milawa, our team is expanding and as part of our overall packaging development, we are now looking for a suitably qualified Filler/Labeller Operator reporting to the Packaging Production Manager.

About the role: This is a permanent full-time role, responsible for operating our most complex Filling and Labelling equipment, including set up and fine tuning. The successful candidate will demonstrate consistency in achieving targets and have a proven track record in manufacturing operations. We are seeking a person who has passion for learning, who shows initiative and leadership and enjoys being part of a strong achieving team culture.

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Sport

David’s OAM honour

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Family proud to be Aussies

One for all, all for one

WANGARATTA’S strength in community spirit once again captivated the rural city’s Australia Day Awards ceremony on Friday morning.

Around 800 people gathered at the King George V Gardens, some in more limited edition Australia Day merchandise to com-

Australia Day WANGARATTA

STORY by BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

memorate the day.

Stalwarts of communities within the rural city were duly honoured at ceremonies around town which paid

tribute to their thankless community contributions.

Among those community pillars was Ruth Kneebone, whose lifetime of service to the Wangaratta community was commended as the Rural City of Wangaratta’s 2024 Citizen of the Year.

The municipality’s top honours also included Project

Move IT

365 and the U Can Cry band which took out the Community Project/Event of the Year and Louis Pye who won Young Citizen of the Year.

Ruth has proven to be a dedicated volunteer and active community member across multiple community organisations she has led and been a part of, benefit-

ing the sporting, culture and welfare of others across the rural city.

During an emotional and motivating speech, she said it was a humbling and exciting feeling to be acknowledged by her community with the prestigious award in front of family and friends.

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Reflection and unity

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TOP HONOURS: The Rural City of Wangaratta crowned its top citizens and project/event at the Australia Day celebrations in King George V Gardens on Friday.

Pictured are Young Citizen of the Year Loius Pye, Citizen of the Year Ruth Kneebone, and Peter Rourke, representing Project 365 and the U Can Cry band which took out the Community Project/Event of the Year.

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SHEPPARD, Reta.

The Committee of Management, Management, Staff and Residents of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to Brian, Greg, Ellen, Martine, Allan and family on Reta’s passing.

Local News.

Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow.

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Charge up your engines

THE CHRONICLE, Friday, January 15,

Wangaratta students compare admirably

MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

New members are always welcome.

For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305.  INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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Countr y stacks up in VCE

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform Beechworth Secondary Mansfield Secondary Col- College age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc College

BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many Wodonga had a mehad a median study lege had a median of 29 with dian of 29, with compared to Cathedral’s score KELLY other factors that contribute 3.2pc 40+. of 29, but it was its 40+ 1.3pc of scores 40+.

3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ Yarrawonga College P-12 score that was a standout Myrtleford P-12 College was nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta with as getting into a university a median of 28 with 13.7pc reaching the A had a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores High School had a lesser me- grade course of their choice.

40+. figure.

Wangaratta’s three sec- dian 3.9pc of scores 40+, while study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary The top three schools in Benalla P-12 College had Marian schools stack up well better than College had a me- Victoria were Galen and Cathe- a median study with adversity from the pan- when Bialik Colscore of 26, dian of 28 with zero compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of with zero over scores lege in Hawthorn that demic in 2020 and the touted across had 40+, while FCJ 40+. the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several a median of 38 with 39.9pc College Benalla had a strong metropolitan counMount Beauty Secondary of scores Across the region Goul- median they performed reasonably terparts 40+, Mount Scopus of 30 with 6pc of College had across the state. a median of 28, Memorial College burn Valley Grammar School scores well judging by the VCE study was next 40+.

Galen Catholic College in Shepparton with 2.7pc of scores 40+. scores released by the Victo- and had a median with 38 and 39.7pc, with Euroa Secondary College’s Cathedral College both 35 with Wodonga Senior Second- Ballarat 21.6pc achieving dux achieved rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved Clarendon College one of the ary College had a median study 40+, placing a median third with 38 and 38.4pc. ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in highest scores score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria. in the region score of 23, with 1.1pc of For the full results visit with a 98.55 ATAR. scores 40+, while Catholic vcaa.vic.adu.au.

with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

after a year like no other

Wang Repair Café returns

BRIGHT, Thomas Walter.

12/2/2024 Dear Dad, 20 years have passed.

Loving memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year. ~Loved Dad of Pauline, son-in-law Ken and Poppy of Clint.

 REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.

 HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm.

The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

 FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.

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SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE Victorian and New South Wales border residents will be able to travel into Victoria by showing their driver’s licence or other formal photo ID, to access the services they need.

Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead.

year local graduates Kayla Fisher

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

their university offers yesterday.

PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

Teens look to the future with uni

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday.

The pair are both interested

in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities.

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra.

“I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said.

“It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve.

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said.

“Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now.

“Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm.

A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor.

For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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SCOREBOARD: Saturday, February 10

A GRADE WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF OVENS VALLEY UNITED OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS Seamus Phillips c: ? b: Matt Gathercole ................... 5 Dylan Bursill (c) c: Frazer Dent b: Matt Gathercole 10 Kane Fitzpatrick lbw: Chris Clement ........................ 2 Cooper Thomason c: ? b: Fraser Ellis........................ 3 Nicholas Bleeser c: ? b: Zac Guilfoyle ....................... 6 Nicholas Impink lbw: Zac Guilfoyle .......................... 4 Conner Forde c: ? b: Frazer Dent ............................... 4 Gurjot Gosal c: ? b: Zac Guilfoyle .............................. 7 Samuel Piazza not out ...........................................24* Glenn White b: Frazer Dent ..................................... 18 James Neary lbw: Frazer Dent .................................. 1 Extras.......................................................................... 6 Total .................................................................. 10 / 89 Overs ........................................................................ 48 Bowling: Chris Clement 10/6/10/1, Matt Gathercole 10/3/20/2, Fraser Ellis 10/3/15/1, Zac Guilfoyle 6/1/12/3, Frazer Dent 7/0/18/3, Charlie Stafford 5/2/10/0.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS Cooper Matheson c: ? b: Conner Forde .................. 33 Lachlan Hadden lbw: Gurjot Gosal ......................... 13 Jack Davies (c) not out .............................................5* Fraser Ellis b: Cooper Thomason ............................ 10 Nicholas Pell b: James Neary.................................... 1 Nic Bonwick b: Cooper Thomason ........................... 2 Frazer Dent c: Cooper Thomason b: Glenn White .. 24 Ryan Malcolm c: Samuel Piazza b: Glenn White ...... 2 Zac Guilfoyle c: Glenn White b: Nicholas Bleeser..... 9 Charlie Stafford c: Dylan Bursill b: Glenn White ....... 4 Matt Gathercole b: Nicholas Bleeser ........................ 4 Extras.......................................................................... 8 Total ................................................................10 / 136 Overs ..................................................................... 52.4 Bowling: Conner Forde 7/2/15/1, Cooper Thomason 8/3/21/2, James Neary 9/2/14/1, Samuel Piazza 9/0/24/0, Gurjot Gosal 11/2/33/1, Glenn White 6/1/21/3, Nicholas Bleeser 2.4/0/4/2.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 2ND INNINGS Conner Forde c: Cooper Matheson b: Chris Clement .................................................................................... 1 Samuel Piazza b: Chris Clement ............................. 21 Nicholas Impink b: Chris Clement ............................ 6 Kane Fitzpatrick c: Cooper Matheson b: Chris Clement ..................................................................... 4 Nicholas Bleeser lbw: Chris Clement........................ 0 Dylan Bursill c: Frazer Dent b: Cooper Matheson... 39 Cooper Thomason c: Fraser Ellis b: Zac Guilfoyle .... 1 Seamus Phillips not out .........................................25* Gurjot Gosal c: Nic Bonwick b: Cooper Matheson ... 0 Glenn White c: Jack Davies b: Cooper Matheson ..... 0 James Neary c: Matt Gathercole b: Zac Guilfoyle .... 3 Extras.......................................................................... 3 Total ................................................................10 / 103 Overs ..................................................................... 42.5 Bowling: Matt Gathercole 6/1/10/0, Chris Clement 9/7/2/5, Frazer Dent 4/0/13/0, Fraser Ellis 9/3/15/0, Zac Guilfoyle 5.5/2/20/2, Charlie Stafford 6/0/21/0, Cooper Matheson 3/1/21/3, Jack Davies 1/0/1/0.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF BY YARRAWONGA MULWALA ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Josh Ansell b: Angus Heslin ...................................... 3 Bailey Dale c: Reid Clarke b: Angus McMillan ......... 23 Josh O’Donohue c: Reid Clarke b: Brock McCabe .. 10 Paddy McNamara (c) run out: Reid Clarke, Ben McDonald................................................................. 35 Jacob Beattie c: Reid Clarke b: Brock McCabe ......... 7 Jeremy Wilson b: Brock McCabe ............................ 14 Lucky Shantha run out: Reid Clarke ......................... 1 Matt Whitten c: Angus McMillan b: Matt McCabe ... 22 Jacob Schonafinger c: Reid Clarke b: Matt McCabe. 9 Blake Nixon c: Matt Knight b: Matt McCabe ............. 7 Matthew Winter not out ...........................................0* Extras ......................................................................... 0 Total ............................................................... 10 / 108 Overs .................................................................... 63.2 Bowling: Angus McMillan (c) 15/5/21/1, Angus Heslin 10/3/15/1, Matt McCabe 17.2/5/29/3, Brock McCabe 17/3/33/3, Matt Knight 4/0/10/0.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Reid Clarke c: Blake Nixon b: Paddy McNamara .... 27 Zach Moore c: Matthew Whitten b: Josh Ansell ..... 28 Matthew Casey c: Josh O’Donohue b: Jeremy Wilson

BIG SWING: George Pfahlert takes a swipe at the ball as it goes down leg side.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling EFFORT BALL: Logan Benton loads up and prepares to give it his all. ................................................................................ 101 Mitchell Copey c: Gary Priest b: Conor Brodie ......... 4 Benalla Bushrangers 7/190 Mark Pollard 44 Selby Matt Knight lbw: Jeremy Wilson ............................. 32 Nick Scales c: Susanka Gamage b: Ross Cavill ....... 30 Doyle 2/24 def Rovers United Bruck 10/100 Mitchell Brock McCabe b: Jeremy Wilson .............................. 7 Trent Berry c: Mitchell Wheelens b: Conor Brodie . 12 Hill 33Leigh Pollard 3/9. Delatite 3/243 Sam Bell 62 Adam Dodd b: Matthew Winter................................. 9 Lachlan Scales c: James Carboon b: Ross Cavill...... 1 Connor Ormond 2/36 def City Colts 9/215Jackson Ben McDonald not out .............................................0* Nicholas Bogar b: Mitchell Wheelens ..................... 12 Stringer 53 Max O’Loughlan 3/49. Merton 6/162 Ross Kyle Archibald not out..............................................0* Ben Martin lbw: Priyank Chohan ............................ 31 MacKinnon 68 James Dart 2/14 def Beechworth Angus Heslin did not bat ............................................ - Conor Reeves c: James Carboon b: Priyank Chohan2 Wanderers 9/172 Gerard Cull 37 Henry Berriman James Irvine did not bat ............................................ - Lincoln Toy (c) run out: Tyler Begnone................... 29 3/29. Greta 8/142 Ian Beattie 42 def Rutherglen United Matt McCabe did not bat ............................................ - Mitchell Purcell c: ? b: Conor Brodie ....................... 19 4/104 Michael Walker 2/17. Yarrawonga Mulwala Extras.......................................................................... 6 Peter Scales not out .................................................3* 7/200 Lachlan Phillips 36* Fill-in 2/12 def Wangaratta Total .................................................................. 6 / 183 Extras........................................................................ 15 Magpies 10/59 Fill-in 20 James Riley 4/19. Milawa Overs ....................................................................... 83 Total ................................................................ 10 / 189 7/163 David Radeski 48* Josh Harris 2/21 def Ovens Bowling: Jacob Schonafinger 15/5/34/0, Josh Ansell Overs .................................................................... 74.4 Valley United 7/121 Scott Jones 48 Kristopher Allan 3/15.

7/3/14/1, Paddy McNamara 23/10/53/1, Jeremy Bowling: Conor Brodie 20/4/49/3, Tyler Begnone Wilson 17/5/42/3, Bailey Dale 2/0/4/0, Matthew 7/1/27/0, Ross Cavill 14/5/16/2, Priyank Chohan C GRADE Winter 9/4/15/1, Jacob Beattie 10/3/19/0.

25.4/2/61/3, Mitchell Wheelens 8/1/33/1.

Beechworth Wanderers (Stanley) 7/121 def Gapsted 10/144 Shane Wheeler 39. Yarrawonga Mulwala 5/199 BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS BEECHWORTH WANDERERS Glenn Sullivan 45 JC Grundling 3/34 def Greta 8/124 Michael Honman lbw: Lincoln Toy............................ 0 DEF CITY COLTS Marc Sealey 52.

Priyank Chohan c: Nick Scales b: Lincoln Toy .......... 2 James Carboon c: Trent Berry b: Lincoln Toy ........ 17 CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS UNDER 16 Mitchell Giggins (c) c: Campbell Fendyk b: Will Daniel Brew lbw: Lincoln Toy .................................. 12 Rovers United Bruck 10/74 Ryan Parsons 25 Alasdair Prebble .................................................................... 38 Jonty Priest c: Mitchell Copey b: Nicholas Bogar .... 5 Brett 4/17 def by City Colts 7/138 Alasdair Brett 36 Susanka Gamage b: Nicholas Bogar .......................

12 Aaron Thrum c: Timothy Cogger b: Campbell Fendyk Charlie O’Brien 2/8. Yarrawonga Mulwala 6/180 Van Kallum Croxford c&b: Mitchell Purcell ......................

1 .................................................................................. 19 Ben Feldtmann c: William Vlahos b: Will Prebble .... 3 Conor Brodie c: Joe Kelleher b: Mitchell Purcell...... 3 Kreeck 69 Kai Dervish 2/34 def by Benalla Bushrangers Kent Braden c: Marshall Semmens b: Campbell Gary Priest not out .................................................19* 4/236 Jonty Priest 57 Fill-in 1/25. Rutherglen United Fendyk ..................................................................... 34 Mitchell Wheelens run out ...................................... 25 def by Beechworth Wanderers (forfeit). Greta/ Jessie Smith c: Campbell Fendyk b: Kayde Surrey .. 6 Tyler Begnone b: Gregor Fraser ................................ 2 OVU 9/69 Mitchell Benton 11 def Delatite 10/29 Max Tyler Nanson c: Brenton Surrey b: Clancy Ellett .... 28 Extras........................................................................ 30 O’Loughlan 6 Benjamin McMasters 4/2.

Justin Solimo c: Campbell Fendyk b: Will Prebble 24 Total ................................................................10 / 116 Jed Marek c: Brenton Surrey b: Campbell Fendyk... 5 Overs ..................................................................... 47.5 UNDER 14 Archie Crispin c: Brenton Surrey b: Richard Worcester Bowling: Lincoln Toy 11/2/31/4, Joe Kelleher Delatite 10/59 Joshua Cook 16 Ruby Newton 2/4 .................................................................................... 2 4/0/13/0, Mitchell Purcell 14/7/17/2, Nicholas Bogar def by City Colts 10/111 Hugh Spring 23 Jake Harvey Moore b: Richard Worcester ......................... 1 7/1/11/2, Gregor Fraser 6.5/1/25/1, Peter Scales Hoskin 5/21. Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/69 Darcy Matthew Lister not out .............................................0* 5/1/8/0.

Hargreaves 15 Charlie Pieper 3/6 def Beechworth Extras........................................................................ 20 Wanderers 10/53 Tyson Coad 15 Lucas Pickering 2/8.

Total ................................................................ 10 / 175 DELATITE 2ND INNINGS Benalla Bushrangers 6/147 Harrison Skelton 50 Overs ..................................................................... 69.4 Gregor Fraser run out: Conor Brodie, Gary Priest .. 24 Charles Kelly 1/12 def by Rovers United Bruck Gold Bowling: Timothy Cogger 13/2/29/0, Richard Trent Berry c: Daniel Brew b: Conor Brodie ........... 15 10/148 Luke O’Brien 46 Joshua Montgomery 2/12.

Worcester 13.4/4/29/2, Kayde Surrey 8/1/13/1, Nick Scales c: Susanka Gamage b: Conor Brodie .... 0 Wangaratta Magpies 9/225 Sam Reid 82 Henry Lister Campbell Fendyk 17/7/25/3, Will Prebble 5/1/15/3, Mitchell Copey not out ...........................................52* 2/6 def Rutherglen United 6/126 Nate Leith 51 Oscar Conor Reeves not out .............................................23* Clancy Ellett 7/0/34/1, Henry Scalzo 6/2/17/0.

Edwards 2/9. Rovers United Bruck Green 9/26 def Nicholas Bogar did not bat ........................................ Ovens Valley United 7/215.

Joe Kelleher did not bat ............................................. BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Clancy Ellett c: Tyler Nanson b: Matthew Lister ..... 28 Ben Martin did not bat ............................................... Kayde Surrey b: Kent Braden .................................... 1 Mitchell Purcell did not bat ........................................ - UNDER 12 GOLD Campbell Fendyk c: Ben Feldtmann b: Jed Marek 43 Lachlan Scales did not bat ......................................... - Rovers United Bruck Yellow 8/68 Ollie Fisher 15 Archer Brenton Surrey b: Tyler Nanson ............................. 56 Peter Scales did not bat ............................................. - Pickering 3/2 def by Benalla Bushrangers Red Noah Will Prebble c: Aaron Thrum b: Josh Nanson ........ 17 Extras........................................................................ 12 Anderson 28* Hayden Nelson 2/2. Rovers United Richard Worcester lbw: Matthew Lister .................. 24 Total ..................................................................3 / 126 Bruck Blue 7/58 Ryan Allan 12* Matthew White Henry Scalzo c: Tyler Nanson b: Aaron Thrum ...... 10 Overs ........................................................................ 24 2/9 def by Benalla Bushrangers Blue 5/143 Edward William Vlahos b: Matthew Lister.............................. 0 Bowling: Conor Brodie 9/1/21/2, Tyler Begnone Clancy 22 Frank Eaton 1/8. Yarrawonga Mulwala Marshall Semmens not out ......................................7* 4/1/8/0, Kallum Croxford 4/0/17/0, Jonty Priest Rams vs City Colts White results unavailable. Benalla Timothy Cogger c: Jed Marek b: Aaron Thrum ...... 17 4/0/35/0, Susanka Gamage 2/0/18/0, Mitchel Bushrangers Green 7/99 Jack Hart 30* Murphy Dale 3/4 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls 7/111 Michael White not out ..............................................0* Wheelens 1/0/20/0.

Benji Wollingtton 26* Jack Hart 2/11.

Extras........................................................................ 18 Total ..................................................................9 / 204 A RESERVE Overs ........................................................................ 77 City Colts 10/164 Oliver Yorston 53* Aneeque Azam UNDER 12 BLUE Bowling: Tyler Nanson 16/2/37/1, Kent Braden 3/22 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Van Kreeck44 Greta 4/92 Jack Ginnivan 16* Jack Pople 1/7 def by 0.5/0/0/1, Matthew Lister 18/5/29/3, Josh Nanson Flynn Novle 3/34. Rutherglen United 10/71 Dean Wangaratta Magpies White 7/98 Harrison O’Brien 18/4/57/1, Archie Crispin 4/0/18/0, Jessie Smith Simmons 39 Simon Godfrey 4/12 def by Rovers 22 Nate Matthews 3/4. Wangaratta Magpies Black 4/1/12/0, Jed Marek 8/3/18/1, Harvey Moore United Bruck 10/133 Vance Curran 25 Jack Andison 4/51 Jack Dean 12* Ollie Corcoran 2/2 def by 5/0/18/0, Aaron Thrum 3/1/5/2.

3/30 & 4/84 Reid McNamara 34* Dean Simmons Beechworth Wanderers 4/70 George Pfahlert 2/14. Ovens Valley United 5/234 Marcello Vescio 70 17* Harry Gumley 1/6. City Colts Blue 5/87 Riley Clinton Relf 3/59 & 9/142 Jake Riley 48 Dylan Barber Sessions 18* Lennox Procter 2/8 def Ovens Valley DELATITE DEF 4/11 def Benalla Bushrangers 10/92 Rajinder Singh 25 United Black 7/46 Angus Wenn 14 Miles Henderson BENALLA BUSHRANGERS Fearghus Jones 4/16.

2/7. Ovens Valley United Orange 8/133 Mitch McMasters 39 Lachlan Wilson 2/5 def Rutherglen DELATITE 1ST INNINGS Gregor Fraser c: Tyler Begnone b: Priyank Chohan 31 B GRADE United 6/104 Will Torney 16 Judd Carroll 2/10.

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REVIEWS: Saturday, February 10

Healthy points boost for Magpies

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WATCH THE BALL: Fraser Ellis tracks the line of the ball in the Magpies’ win over Ovens Valley United on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

WELL PLAYED: Jack Davies works the ball through the leg side.

HEAT: Cooper Thomason sends down some pace.

WANGARATTA Magpies are stating their case for an A grade finals berth after an emphatic win over Ovens Valley United on Saturday at Norm Minns Oval.

Resuming at 2/64 chasing the Tigers’ 89, the chase wasn’t as easy as the home side would’ve hoped, with Wangaratta losing a slew of early wickets.

Jack Davies (34* from 93) anchored one end while partners fell around him, until Frazer Dent (24 from 54) stuck it out to get the ‘Pies over the line.

From there, Wangaratta went on to make 136 all out, with Ovens Valley United’s Glenn White the pick of the bowlers with 3/21 from his six overs.

Davies said the chase was challenging.

“We made it harder than it should’ve been at the start, losing a few wickets, but we got the win in the end which is the main thing,” he said.

“It comes down to shot selection - they bowled good enough areas to create a few chances and took the opportunity. “‘Fraze’ (Dent) came out and was really positive, played to his strengths which is what we needed in the moment to get the scoreboard ticking.”

With the victory secured and more than 40 overs left in the day, Wangaratta set about harvesting all-important bonus points, and sent the Tigers back in to bat.

Ovens Valley United managed 103 runs all out, thanks to a bowling masterclass from Chris Clement (5/2 from nine overs) and the unexpected leg spin of

regular wicket-keeper Cooper Matheson (3/21 from three overs).

“We were after as many bonus points as we could get - we knew that it was a bit of a batting deck, but the bonus points were all in the wickets, so we wanted to keep going and get as many points as we could,” Davies said.

“He (Matheson) started his career as a leg spin bowler, and every now and then he whips them out at training and lets me know about it.

“It was a pretty flat wicket and we had to try something – they were just blocking out all of our other bowlers, so we thought we’d better try something different.

“He did exactly what we asked.

“He bowled well, got those three wickets for us and allowed us to bowl them out otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to.”

The Magpies are now within range of a top four finish, but their last two matches against Beechworth and Yarrawonga Mulwala – and other results – will need to go their way to lock in a semi-final appearance.

“I think that leaves us half a point or a point and a half behind fourth spot,” Davies said.

“It’s not where we wanted to be after this game, we’ve got Beechworth next which is a must-win, and you never know what’s going to happen around the grounds.

“We’ve got Beechworth and Yarrawonga, we’ve got to do everything to get as many points as we can and as many wins as we can.”

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Elsewhere, the top of the table clash between Yarrawonga Mulwala and Rovers United Bruck fell the way of the Lakers, who made 6/183 in response to the Hawks’ 108 all out.

Matt Casey was the star of the run chase, making 101 from 194 deliveries, including 10 fours and two maximums to help steer the Lakers home.

He combined with Matt Knight (32 from 78 balls) to lodge an 83-run third wicket partnership only broken thanks to a clever bit of bowling from Jeremy Wilson (3/42) which trapped Knight in front of the stumps LBW. Matt Winter (1/15), Josh Ansell (1/14) and Paddy McNamara (1/53) also picked up wickets.

Delatite picked up a handy win over Benalla, bowling the Bushrangers out for 116 defending their 189 total, before making 3/126 in their second innings.

TOO GOOD: Brenton Surrey helped steer his side to victory over City Colts with a half century.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

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Jack bolting back to form

JACK Boulton’s return from injury couldn’t have been much sweeter last weekend, taking out his third Beachside Gift win in five years.

In just his second meet back from a 10 month lay-off with injuries, Wangarattaproduct Boulton cruised through the heats and semis off a 3m mark, before finding an extra gear as a backmarker in the final with a winning time of 10.34sec.

After going back-toback in 2020 and 2021 in the former Parkdale Gift, the 19-year-old Wangaratta sprinter said it was a special feeling to have added another Beachside sash to the collection.

“It was a surprise that I’d won so quickly after coming back from an injury, I was in very good form but going back down there and winning another one was special and a bit of fun as well,” he said.

Two hamstring tears on the same leg in January and March last year, and foot surgery in September kept the teen out of spikes for almost

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the entirety of 2023, which Boulton admitted was a challenging time.

“It wasn’t very pleasant mentally going through all of that… being out for so long and having the glory of track and field in being able to race taken away from me with injuries was obviously really frustrating,” he said.

“But being able to get back on the track and race, whether it be good or bad, you learn to be grateful to be given the opportunity from your body.

“I was talking to one of my competitors at the track during the day and they were surprised how quick I was running, and they were asking if I was looking to run a specific time or anything this year and in my mind I was just really grateful and happy to be back racing.”

Boulton said after initial doubts at his first event back from injury in Canberra on Australia Day weekend, he

JACK IS BACK: Jack Boulton (white singlet) stretches to the line in his Beachside Gift win last weekend.

PHOTO: jamesonsphotography has come away with a freer, more relaxed mindset which enabled success at Parkdale.

“I felt really tense and nervous, my mind wasn’t sure how my body was going to cope being my first race back or if it was going to be any good,” he said.

“But once that got out of

the way, it became more relaxing under pressure.

“I think I’ve gotten to the stage in aths where there’s no internal expectations and I’ve gained the maturity to realise external expectations don’t really mean anything, as long as you’re happy with what you’re doing.”

As for the rest of the season, Boulton said while it was tempting to set goals for major meets such as Stawell after his euphoric win last weekend, he has decided with coach and dad Jason to take it one race at a time.

“Dad and I had the conversation where after being out

for so long, I’m just going to focus on running as much as possible and hopefully run as fast as the body lets us,” he said.

“There’s no real time or numbers I’ll be trying to run, just as fast as possible and enjoying it while I’m doing it.”

Greyhound’s special touch creates instant connection

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

RIGHT AT HOME: Despite living with dementia, retired greyhound trainer Des Stone looked right at home handling retired racer Polly on Friday.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

THE eyes of retired greyhound trainer Des Stone lit up on Friday morning in the presence of an all too familiar breed.

Des was paid a visit by local trainer Meredith Prentice on Friday morning at Illoura Residential Care to catch up with her retired racer Polly (race name Lightening Blue), who was first acquainted with Des two months prior.

While visiting the nursing home in November with Polly, Meredith was notified of the trainer of 20-plus years who has been living with dementia, who made an instant connection with the five-year-old greyhound.

The 89-year-old hadn’t forgotten how to hold a greyhound, discussing with Meredith about her breeding and training greyhounds with a taint of his signature wit.

Des’ daughter Christine Barker was with the pair, having set up the meeting with Meredith through a chance encounter at work, discussing Meredith and partner, Gordon Yates’ current kennel.

“She brought up that she was training greyhounds, and that was basically my life, training greyhounds through Dad and the rest of the family,” Chris said.

Meredith offered to take down Polly to share with Illoura residents and meet Des, who hadn’t seen a greyhound for around four years.

“He just loved seeing

Polly, it was so good,” Chris said.

One of seven siblings growing up in Wangaratta, Des trained greys throughout the 70s and 80s, winning two Wangaratta cups among a haul of achievements courtesy of many great greyhounds including Riplaw, Concorde, Bomber, Dashing Disco, Charitone, Thermal and Gold Scout, to name a few of his favourites.

Mostly trained out at their Londrigan farm racetrack, training involved the children walking the dogs on their push bikes, until they could afford a walking machine, which became valuable in muddier weather.

Des obtained his bookmaking licence in 1970, which brought another string to his greyhound racing bow, travelling to many areas across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia until he retired in 1995.

Chris said with the success of Polly’s connection with Des, she and Meredith have set out to try and have a therapy dog program put in place at the hospital.

“We’re hoping she can bring dogs down maybe once a month to visit the residents as a part of the therapy, because they’re great therapy dogs,” she said.

“To be given the opportunity to be involved with Meridith and her retired dog Polly has been wonderful, I’m hoping there will be many more visits from Meredith with her greyhounds.”

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OUTSIDE OFF WANGARATTA Magpies’ Jack Davies shoulders arms against Ovens Valley United in Saturday’s clash at Norm Minns Oval. The Magpies chased down the Tigers’ 89 run total before picking up 10 second innings wickets to help boost them up the ladder ■ Story page 18.

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THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association A grade ladder is extremely close with just two matches to go until the finals of the two-day competition.

City Colts slipped to fourth overall after Beechworth Wanderers chased down the 176 runs needed for victory at Baarmutha Park on Saturday.

Resuming at 1/2 after

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the loss of Kayde Surrey late on day one, Clancy Ellett (28 from 78 balls) and Campbell Fendyk (43 from 75) kept the scoreboard ticking over before both departed in quick succession.

Brenton Surrey (56 from

105) and Will Prebble (17 from 65) continued the assault as the runs required trickled lower and lower.

In the end, the Wanderers crossed the total five wickets down, with the Colts determined to pick up as many consolation wickets as possible.

Colts’ skipper Mitch Giggins said Beechworth’s batters were simply too good on the day.

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“We knew they had the top four batters in the league, any loose balls to them and they’re going to put them away,” he said.

“They’re a class batting side and they proved it.

“We didn’t bowl well enough throughout the day, we tried to attack early while we could, and having the runs on the board you can throw a few risks around early to try and

pinch a couple.

“Unfortunately we dropped a couple of catches and it didn’t pay off - we need to get better at our fielding and bowl a bit better to a plan going forward.”

Matt Lister was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3/29 from 18 overs, while Jed Marek performed well for his 2/5.

“He (Lister) bowled

really well, we only had one spinner on Saturday, so he was going to be taking the brunt of the load,” Giggins said.

“Aaron Thrum, we’ve been debating when to bowl him and where to bowl him, and he proved on the weekend he’s going to bowl up the order a bit more than what he has been.”

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