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Mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II
WANGARATTA Magpies are through to the Ovens and Murray Football League grand final. The Magpies’ senior footballers beat Yarrawonga by five points on Saturday to book their place at Lavington Sportsground on September 25. And yesterday Wangaratta Rovers staged an inspired second half comeback to beat Albury by five points, and will meet Yarrawonga this Sunday in the preliminary final. Could it be a derby grand final? Wangaratta Magpies’ thirds footballers also won through to their grand final by defeating Corowa-Rutherglen on the weekend, while the Magpies’ A grade netballers beat Lavington yesterday and will take on Corowa Rutherglen in the preliminary final this weekend. Wangaratta Rovers’ thirds footballers are out after losing to Corowa-Rutherglen, while Wangaratta Rovers’s reserves will meet Wodonga in this weekend’s preliminary final. ■ More coverage see SPORT.
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EYES ON THE BALL: Wangaratta star Callum Moore, pictured doing battle against Yarrawonga’s Kyal Tyson, helped turn the game in his team’s favour with an instrumental third term in the ruck. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
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GROWING NEEDS A CHILDCARE and early learning centre plus a medical clinic has been proposed for Wangaratta’s Worland Road, with a planning application currently before the Rural City of Wangaratta council. It’s envisaged that the childcare centre and medical clinic will provide an essential community service and contribute to the creation of local employment, in an area accommodating part of the rural city’s resi-
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dential growth spurt. The application details plans to build a childcare centre to accommodate a maximum of 100 children. It would operate between 6.30am and 7pm Monday to Friday and it would be used
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wide crossover from Worland Road. Refuse would be stored adjacent to the car park so as to accommodate its collection and it is stored within an enclosure within the parking area to enable easy access. The medical centre is proposed to be located on the corner of Worland Road and Vista Drive with seven consulting rooms and a
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Queen Elizabeth’s horse Bold Sniper raced here By GRAEME TAYLOR ON the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, we remember her passion for horses and racing. The Queen raced horses in Australia on occasion, notably Arabian Story who ran sixth in the 1997 Melbourne Cup and more recently the Queen’s horses Carlton House and Bold Sniper competed here. It was the 2017 Wangaratta Cup meeting that saw Bold Sniper race for Her Majesty in the famous royal colours and finish third in the 2000m $80,000 Wangaratta Cup with Cory Parish aboard. Bold Sniper would go on to finish unplaced in the Albury Gold Cup at his next start. Originally trained by Gai Waterhouse, Bold Sniper was transferred to David Hayes and Tom Dabernig in 2015. The now retired bay gelding commenced his career in Great Britain, had five wins in his 30 starts and accumulated over $304,000 in prizemoney.
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REMEMBERING THE QUEEN: Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta Bishop Clarence Bester (left), parishioner Sophie Freischmidt, and Father Ken Goodger light a candle for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. PHOTO: Steve Kelly
SADNESS has been felt by people across the region following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96, on Friday (3.30am AEST), with public tributes and those of distinguished leaders in our community. Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign was the longest in the history of the British Royal Monarchy and her legacy continues to be acknowledged worldwide. Dignitaries across North East Victoria have paid their respects to the Queen who passed away in Balmoral Castle, Scotland with family by her side. Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta Bishop Clarence Bester spoke of the Queen on Friday afternoon, giving thanks and praise of her life. “With the people of the United Kingdom, the Church of England, the worldwide Anglican Communion and countless people of any or no political and religious persuasion across the world, we give thanks for the life and mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II,” Bishop Bester said. “She has been a constant in our lives since she ascended the throne in 1952. “As the Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England, she has not been just a figurehead, her faith has governed and directed her life. “In her Christmas message in 2000 the Queen said, ‘For me the teachings of Christ and my own personal accountability before God provide a framework in which I try to lead my life’. “The Queen has left us a sterling example of service.” Bishop Clarence quoted Archbishop Justin Welby who said on Friday, “In the late
North East region visited twice during 70 year reign HER Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited the North East on two occasions, during their Royal visits to Australia in 1954 and 1988. During the 1954 visit, from February 3 to April 1, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip made the journey by Royal train from Melbourne to Benalla Railway Station on Friday, March 5. They were met on their arrival at the station at 10am by a large crowd of onlookers and local dignitaries, with 101 year old Miss Elizabeth Eustace of Wangaratta receiving the Royal visiWELCOME: 101 year old Miss Elizabeth Eustace (seated) welcomes tors, who then proceeded to their Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Benalla Railway Station on Royal black Rolls Royce and did a March 5, 1954. PHOTO: Courtesy Public Records lap of the Benalla Showgrounds, tour to Australia - from April 19 to May 10 - Queen where thousands of people welcomed them. Elizabeth and Prince Philip travelled by Albury on Wangaratta High School students has bused Thursday, May 5, where they enjoyed a civic weldown and were among the crowd and one stucome and luncheon at City Hall, viewed displays dent reminisced waving her Australian flag as by school children at Riverside Park and cruised the completely open Royal car approached and the Murray River on the P.S. Cumberoona. she glimpsed “a very pretty young lady wearing For more details on Royal visits to Australia a small hat and waving a white-gloved hand”, go https://www.platinumjubilee.gov.au/royalbefore the Royal car departed at 10.30am for visits/1954#date-19540305; and https://www. Shepparton. platinumjubilee.gov.au/royal-visits/1988 On their second visit, during their 1988 Royal Queen’s life, we saw what it means to receive the gift of life we have been given by God and — through patient, humble, selfless service — share it as a gift to others”. “May she rest in peace and rise in glory,” Bishop Bester said. All the churches in Wangaratta said special prayers in honour of Her Majesty yesterday, and members of the public are invited to attend another special service this Saturday at 12 midday at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta. Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines acknowledged the passing of Her Majesty, describing the Queen’s service as distinguished to the Commonwealth. “Her Majesty spent her life in
service to the Commonwealth, was dedicated to her family and fulfilled her duty with dignity, honour and good humour,” Dr Haines said. “My condolences are with her family and the many people who are grieving her loss. “She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and monarch. “Her service has spanned extraordinary global change, through which she has been a steadfast leader. “May she rest in peace.” Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees said, “Her Majesty was a respected monarch who served an extraordinary 70 years of service with grace, dignity and purpose. “Her reign was remarkable in not only its length but in the duty with which she served.
“Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and all across the Commonwealth who will feel her great loss.” The Royal Family have noted that instead of leaving floral tributes, Australians may wish to consider making a donation to a charity of their choice. Those who wish to share messages and memories of the Queen can do so in a condolence book available at Dr Haines’ Murphy Street office in Wangaratta. Condolences can also be made online at www.pmc.gov. au/condolence-form and the messages will then be conveyed to Buckingham Palace and the family of Her Majesty. Queen Elizabeth II has been replaced by her son, King Charles III, who was next in line to the throne.
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Toughest time to recruit: CEO THE jobs and skills shortage across the region is being felt by major employer, the Rural City of Wangaratta Council, with 18 current advertised vacancies. It’s a problem not unique to the North East, as detailed at the recent Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra highlighting the problems, where MPs and community leaders across Australia sought to brainstorm urgent solutions. Council chief executive officer Brendan McGrath said it is the toughest recruitment period he can recall.
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“There has been far lower response and application numbers for recently advertised positions,” he said. “Whereas previously we would always attract a strong response due to being a good secure professional employer, the current climate is seeing very little and unfortunately
this has a flow on impact on the delivery of projects and services by council.” At council there are positions across a wide range of areas and levels. Mr McGrath said there are some casual positions including an attendant at the sports and aquatic centre, a theatre technician at the performing arts centre, temporary positions in childcare at the Children’s Services Centre, and in the field services team in vegetation management.
He said there are also full time positions in the council offices including asset officer - arboriculture and procurement specialist. The organisation draws on a range of employment strategies to reach far and wide, including internationally to attract potential job applicants. “Council offers flexible working arrangements, great conditions, and has pursued a variety of creative recruitment solutions,” Mr McGrath said.
“As an example, we are currently trialling advertising for certain positions overseas.” The ultimate goal for any business looking to recruit is assisted by government incentives and training to find the necessary people for the right jobs. Mr McGrath said council is supportive of any actions and efforts of government, industry groups and business that address workforce shortages. “We are seeing shortages
of skilled labour impacting regional areas and it is affecting capacity and output so we welcome measures to address this,” he said. “The free TAFE initiative for priority courses will be positive for building skills in our region. “GOTAFE has 37 courses on offer locally under this initiative which is great for individuals looking to return to the workforce or retrain, and it is great for local business including council.”
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PROPOSED SITE: A new childcare centre and medical clinic is proposed for vacant land on Worland Road between Vista Drive and Cruse Street.
A public holiday to mourn the Queen AUSTRALIANS will get a one-off public holiday on the national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II later this month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday that Thursday, September 22 would be a holiday to coincide with a memorial service for the Queen. “It will be a one-off national public holiday to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth,” he said. Mr Albanese said he had written to advise state and territory leaders of the holiday. Victorians already have Friday, September 23 gazetted as a public holiday for the AFL grand final.
from page 1 Hours of operation are proposed to be 8am-7pm on Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturdays. A traffic report has been prepared by Traffix Group Pty Ltd providing a traffic engineering assessment of the car parking, bicycle parking, loading and traffic impact considerations associated with the proposed development. A permit to reduce the carparking requirement is sought as part of the applications and is of the opinion that this would be acceptable given that all overflow car parking demands can be accommodated onstreet along the site’s frontages. The report also states that the traffic anticipated to be generated by the proposed development is “relatively low” in the context of the adjacent road networks. Submissions to the application concerning 53 Worland Road close at council on September 20.
Rainfall eases, so too flood warnings
STILL IN FLOOD: The Three Mile Creek in Wangaratta remained in flood over the weekend, with bike/pedestrian trails likely to be closed well into this week. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner
THE lack of any significant rainfall over the weekend in the Ovens and King catchment saw riverine flood warnings ease yesterday. The Ovens River at Wangaratta yesterday morning was at 11.65 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (11.90m). The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said levels could reach the minor flood level late Sunday, with 5-10mm forecast late Sunday into Monday. Minor flooding eased along the King River at Docker Bridge yesterday and is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.70m) for the next few days.
BOM is forecasting an 80 per cent chance of rain in Wangaratta and district on Thursday and Friday, with falls of 20mm-35mm and 9mm-15mm respectively. According to BOM, Wangaratta received 39.4mm of rainfall between 9am Wednesday to 9am yesterday. Other local totals over the same period were: 49mm at Greta South; 38.2mm at Carboor Upper; and 58.4mm at Cheshunt. Further afield, Mt Buffalo had 55.6mm, Falls Creek 37.4mm, Mt Hotham 10.8mm, Bright 31.8mm, Harrietville 29.6mm, Rutherglen 30.6mm and Yarrawonga 31mm.
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Wangaratta CFA firefighters raise funds, awareness for mental health FIVE CFA Wangaratta firefighters were among around 600 firefighters and emergency service personnel across Australia who stormed up the stairway of Crown Metropol Hotel on Saturday, to raise funds and awareness for mental health. The weekend’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb challenge was held as an in-person event for the first time since 2019. Wangaratta CFA firefighters Damien French, Shaun O’dwyer, Monique Hillenaar, Kasey Smith and Cameron Cryer joined participants from all over Australia to kit up in 25kgs of turnout and breathing apparatus gear and scale 28 floors together, raising funds for Lifeline, Fortem and the 000Foundation in the process. This year’s challenge raised a total of more than $500,000 to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness for mental health issues such as depression, PTSD and suicide. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said it was great for emergency service personnel to come together
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STAIR CHALLENGE: Wangaratta CFA firefighter Damien French was among five local members to do the stair climb challenge.
• Shaun O’dwyer raised $1709 and his race bib included the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter P Kenneth B Kumpel who died in the 9/11 attack. • Damien French raised $1100 and his race bib included the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter Paul M Beye who died in the 9/11 attack. • Kasey Smith raised $350 and her race bib included the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter Carl F Asaro who died in the 9/11 attack. • Monique Hillenaar raised $350 and her race bib included the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter John P Tierney who died in the 9/11 attack. • Cameron Cryer raised $325 and his race bib included the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter John P Napolitano who died in the 9/11 attack. in person and take the challenge head-on to raise money for a worthy cause. “This is a fantastic physical event that our CFA volunteers have been enthusiastically participating in for nine years running now,” he said. “We’re coming out of an incredibly tough few years which no doubt have taken their toll on people’s mental health in many ways, so it’s great to support these issues by finally coming together for some friendly competition and exercise.” CFA climbers were joined by members from FRV, FFMVic, Victoria Police, South Australian Country
Fire Service, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Fire and Rescue NSW, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Tasmania Fire Service and Western Australia’s Department of Fire and Rescue Services joined virtually. Since its inception in 2014, the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb has raised more than $3 million, benefitting Alfred Hospital Burns Unit, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Lifeline, Black Dog Institute, Emergency Services Foundation and 000Foundation. Those who wish to do-
nate or learn more about the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb can visit www. firefighterclimb.org.au. According to Lifeline: • About nine Australians die every day by suicide. • Estimates suggest more than 65,000 Australians attempt taking their own life each year.
• Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between ages of 15 and 44. • For each life lost to suicide, the impacts are felt by up to 135 people including the family, friends, work colleagues and first responders at time of death.
Engineering apprentices’ Worldskills podium finish THREE GOTAFE engineering apprentices have excelled in the Regional WorldSkills competition winning gold, silver and bronze. The competition was held at GOTAFE's Shepparton campus where students were required to construct a steam roller from scratch within a six-hour time frame. Following in the footsteps of his father, Macka White - who is currently in his third year of an engineering apprenticeship at GOTAFE - took out first place at the regional competition. “My Dad is an engineer and runs his own business and I have been working with him since I was young,” he said. WorldSkills has enabled Macka to improve elements of his workmanship including accuracy and efficiency, something that is important in his line of work. “I’ve enjoyed the challenge of WorldSkills,” he said. “The time crunch and having to work efficiently has been really enjoyable.” Following his win, Macka will be progressing through to the National WorldSkills competition in Melbourne next year.
FOLLOWING DAD’S FOOTSTEPS: Macka White earned himself first place after having years of practice with his father’s buiness in engineering. SKILLSETS: Kasey Sullivan (right) puts her skills to the test earning her a placing in the Natonal Worldskills competition. Coming in second and third place were Bradey Curtis and Kasey Sullivan. Bradey originally enrolled in an automotive course at GOTAFE but has found his true passion in engineering. “I love making things, I am a fairly creative person,” he said Participating in the WorldSkills competition has given him experience
using new tools and techniques. “It has helped me refine my skills...it has been really helpful,” he said. Kasey is currently completing her second year of an engineering apprenticeship after starting a Certificate II in Engineering Studies (22470VIC) in Year 10. “I did metalwork at school and really en-
joyed it,” she said. “The course has been challenging me a lot. “There are so many different people, all different age brackets and I get to communicate and learn from them...I love it.” GOTAFE trainer and assessor in metal fabrication, Stephen Foster, has watched on as his students have developed their skills and was proud to see them
use some of their learnings at WorldSkills. “I enjoy WorldSkills because it gives everyone an opportunity to show their skills,” he said. “The students find out what they can do when they put themselves under pressure.” For more details on GOTAFE visit the website or call 1300 GOTAFE (468 233) Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
SOLAR POWER: More households can now access solar rebates.
New home builds can access solar rebate NEW homes under construction will be eligible for the State Government's Solar Homes program, which has already helped more than 195,000 households lower their energy bills. The changes will save homeowners up to $800 on installation costs by fitting panels as they wire the electricity to their new homes, as well as an average of $1073 each year in energy costs. The expansion paves the way for the increasing electrification of homes, while opening the program to tens of thousands of additional households each year - with around 40,000 new homes built in Victoria annually. Under the changes, eligible Victorians building homes will be able to apply for a rebate of $1400 as well as being able to access a $1400 interest free loan to install solar panels during construction. Minister for Solar Homes, Lily D’Ambrosio, said energy prices are putting pressure on households, and expanding Solar Homes to new builds will help tens of thousands of Victorians save thousands on electricity costs and help us cut emissions by 50 per cent by 2030. “We’re putting power back into the hands of Victorian households - driving down energy costs and boosting supply, creating thousands of jobs and cutting solar installation costs for new builds by hundreds,” she said. This investment has already cut Victoria's carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes - equivalent to the emissions produced by 500,000 cars each year while supporting 5500 clean energy jobs. Household solar is expected to generate 12.5 per cent of Victoria's 40 per cent renewable energy target by 2025. This financial year, there are 64,000 government rebates available for solar PV systems. Applicants must use a Solar Victoria authorised retailer and install a product included on the approved products list to qualify for the rebate. For further information, including eligibility criteria, visit solar.vic.gov.au.
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Sharing the story beyond playground discoveries By SIMONE KERWIN FOR a number of years, St Bernard’s Primary School students have regularly found newly-hatched eastern long-necked turtles the totem of the Yorta Yorta people - in their school grounds around August. These exciting discoveries have led to much discussion in the playground and in class, so it's not surprising that when St Bernard’s decided to create an Indigenous garden in an area close to the One Mile Creek walking track, a striking eastern long-necked turtle sculpture was chosen to feature. The sculpture has been created by artist Anderson Hunt, who produced some of the sculptures seen along Wangaratta's Bullawah Cultural Trail, and is part of a garden that also includes a rock art design symbolising Wangaratta at the meeting of the Ovens and King rivers. St Bernard’s teacher
DISCOVERY: One of the newly-hatched turtles found in the school yard. FRIENDLY FACE: St Bernard’s Primary School students Rafael Cudini (10) and Zoe Saunders (9) with the eastern long-necked turtle sculpture created by artist Anderson Hunt for the school’s Indigenous garden. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Stacey Lamb said the new ‘sacred space’ at the school would also soon include a bush tucker garden. Students have visited Winton Wetlands to speak with Koorie cultural officer Nikki James and have
drawn on the knowledge of local Aboriginal Elders to inform their efforts to help with the area, including having their designs carved into the rocks on display. Ms Lamb said Indigenous educators from Catholic
Education Sandhurst had provided support and knowledge, in conjunction with a grant, to bring the planned project to reality over the last three months. Landscaping works by Flynn’s Landscaping
have helped bring the whole area together. “We wanted it to be something long-lasting,” Ms Lamb said. “We’ve had a fantastic response to the area from people walking past, and the kids
are drawn to the area as well.” There are further plans to develop QR codes to be displayed near the school’s boundary, enabling passersby to learn more about the significance of the turtle sculpture and the elements of the Indigenous garden. St Bernard’s principal Patricia Boak said the garden helped students gain understanding beyond the discovery of tiny turtles in the yard. “They know the story, and they can be educators, and make that story live in their community, so that it’s more than just what's happening here; the children can be advocates,” she said. Mrs Boak said it was also beneficial to balance the school’s active play spaces with “imaginative, creative, calming” places such as the Indigenous garden and the adjoining peaceful garden, which was developed for the school's 50th anniversary to celebrate the involvement of the Brigidine Order at St Bernard’s.
Charmane tapping into Bev’s decades of experience CHARMANE Bennett has stepped up to learn the ropes from outgoing Wangaratta Agricultural Society secretary Bev Tiffin. Bev has overseen the Wangaratta Show since 1983, and had been on the lookout for a successor, to come in this year as an assistant and learn the role under her guidance. Charmane, who with husband Dean runs a merino stud at Everton Upper, said she had long been interested in the position, and had reached the point where the stars aligned and she felt she could “help the show go on”. “I feel like it’s meant to be,” she said. Bev was thrilled to find a replacement with such a strong background in rural life, and knowledge of the annual Wangaratta Show, which is gearing up for its return on October 7 and 8 after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. “I’ve been involved in the show as an exhibitor of horticulture - floral art then progressed to judging, as a horticulture steward,” Charmane said. “I’ve been the ladies
committee secretary for five years, and have also run the fleece section of the show as a steward, which I will hand over as I take on this new role, so I have a pretty good understanding of how the show runs.” And while Bev may have more time to look around at show time in years to come, she’s not stepping away completely, having agreed to take on the treasurer’s role. She said there was plenty of information to pass on to Charmane, as the secretary’s position had evolved considerably over the years. “When I started, it was not as involved as it is now,” she said. Charmane agreed: “As people have passed on, Bev has also picked up what they did. There is a lot more to this position and what Bev has done than people think.” Bev is rapt that Charmane will be prepared for some of the “curly questions” which come the way of the show secretary. “You’re supposed to know about all breeds of animals, and about craft and cooking, so it’s pretty broad,” she said. And Charmane’s glad Bev is there to guide her through the initiation process.
LEARNING THE ROPES: Incoming Wangaratta Agricultural Society secretary Charmane Bennett (left) is learning the role from Bev Tiffin, who has been secretary since 1983. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “There’s no way I would be able to learn everything I’ve got to know without Bev here,” she said. “I really wish I could put a USB in her ear and download all the information I need.” The two women have this month started working fulltime on preparations for the upcoming show, which will be the first held since 2019 due to the pandemic. “I think a lot of people are getting excited because we haven't had a show for three years,” Bev said. “It will be great to see it up and running again.” She encouraged potential exhibitors to start thinking about their entries in the show’s various sections, which will give them a chance to help bring the event back with a flourish. The schedule for the show is now available at www. wangarattashow.org.au and from the show office, with most entries closing on September 30. The show office is now open each weekday between 10am and 3pm, and can be reached on 5721 3280.
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A world almost united in its grief AT a time when the world seems so fractured, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has reminded us all of our common humanity. Countries have been united in their grief over the passing of Her Majesty, and respect of her remarkable reign, the likes of which we are unlikely to ever see again. In our own community many mourners have offered prayers at their places of worship, sought to pen personal messages in condolence books, and reflected on their memories of a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who served most of her 96 years in the very public service of her country. There are some among us who got the opportunity to see the Queen during one of her 16 visits to Australia - two of which in 1954 and 1988 saw visits to the North East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed a national public holiday on September 22 to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As expected, Her Majesty’s passing has reignited debate over Australia’s future destiny - to be, or not to be, a republic. Republicans and Monarchists have been exchanging jibes over the weekend, and the discussion is one Australia needs to revisit. Indeed, the Labor government had already flagged its intention to hold a referendum on Australia becoming a republic if elected for a second term, having appointed a new position of assistant minister for the republic. That is in our future. For now, it both prudent and dignified to wait until the official mourning period is over, and her Majesty is laid to rest, before this debate engulfs the nation.
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FACEBOOK users have been commenting on new ‘no parking’ signs being introduced along a popular pick up spot for school children at Wangaratta’s largest primary school which are forcing parents to make new plans.
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Not to mention how they make a special effort on rainy days. I’m all for safety around schools but come on council you get enough revenue from us using the meters, leave the poor parents alone. Peter Skinner: Well the wangaratta council need to do more to make more parks for parents that are picking up there kids Fiona Watson: So where do they park now? Sarah Lloyd: Fiona Watson down either end,
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A true matriarch, role-model, leader IT is with great sorrow that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96. This news will have a heavy impact upon us all, as we mourn the loss of our Queen. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time. Her Majesty was the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom in history, having reigned for over 70 years as sovereign; 69 of them with His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh at her side. Her passing marks the end of an era across Australia, the Commonwealth, and the world. Queen Elizabeth grew up in a different age, serving as a Women's Auxiliary mechanic during World War II, and living through unprecedented and monumental changes in technology and society. Her Majesty came to the Throne at the young age of 26 in 1952, pledging herself to a life of service for the Commonwealth, becoming a shining example of grace and duty throughout her reign. Her Majesty won the affection of all Australians during the course of her reign, visiting Australia on 16 different occasions. I recall fondly seeing the Queen when she came to Melbourne in 2011. I joined thousands of other Victorians lining the footpaths, waving flags, and expressing our respect and adoration of Her Majesty. During these visits, her infectious enthusiasm and humour shone through. As did her spirit of service for the greater good as the patron of numerous charities. The world is now a little less bright with Her Majesty no longer in it. I extend my condolences to King Charles III and to the whole Royal Family as they grieve the loss of a mother, grand-mother, and great-grandmother. She was a true matriarch, a true rolemodel, a true leader. A true Queen. Tim McCurdy, Ovens Valley MP
Reserve Bank risks overshooting on rates THE Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its benchmark cash rate target by 0.5 per cent last Wednesday, marking five consecutive monthly increases totalling 2.25 per cent. By bringing the cash rate target from its emergency policy setting of 0.1 per cent
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SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT: Wangaratta City Football Club had plenty of supporters at the Lavington Sports Ground, including (from left) Reece Chuck, Ella Antonello, Beth Cope, Kalika Miliankos-King and Georgia Long, as five of their teams battled in grand finals on Saturday. One of the five teams bought home a flag, with: Division 1 Men losing 3-1 in extra time to Albury United; Division 2 Men losing 4-1 to Albury City; U17 girls losing 2-0 to Albury Hotpurs; U12 girls losing 4-0 to Albury Hotspurs; and the All Abilities team beating Albury Hotspurs 8-1. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie in May to the new setting of 2.35 per cent, the RBA has undertaken its sharpest hiking cycle in almost 30 years. The RBA's intention is to bring Australian inflation back to its 2-3 per cent target but the nature of the current cycle means the RBA risks pushing the cash rate too high. In a typical cycle the lag from an increase in the cash rate to a slowing in home building could be as little as six months, but in this cycle, the lag will be more than 12 months. In July, new home sales declined by 13.1 per cent and home lending declined for all market segments. The significant pipeline of work still to complete heading into this cycle will ensure building activity and demand for skilled trades remains exceptionally strong through the rest of 2022 and into 2023. However, the rise in the cash rate is compounding the impact of the rapid increase in the cost of building a new home that occurred due to the constraints on global supply chains. The rising cost of construction would, by itself, have slowed building activity. It will not be until mid-2023 that the
effects of the first rise in the cash rate adversely impact the volume of work on the ground. Subsequent increases in the cash rate will have exacerbated this slow down. With long lead times in this current cycle there is a greater risk that the impact on unemployment of a rapid rise in the cash rate will be obscured and that the RBA will overshoot with unnecessary rate increases. Tom Devitt, Housing Industry Association economist
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Depot bid refused
Two Whorouly projects focus of community meeting today
Council knocks back truck depot expansion within a Farming Zone
A PUBLIC meeting in Whorouly today seeks to advance two local projects. The Rural City of Wangaratta has called the meeting to discuss with the community the upgrade of the netball courts (multipurpose courts) at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve. It also wants to identify township priority infrastructure upgrades. All community members are invited to the meeting at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
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AN application to expand a truck depot in Laceby has been refused by council on the grounds it was in a Farming Zone and it would adversely affect surrounding properties. The subject site is located south of Wangaratta on the corner of Greta Road and Pyles Lane immediately north of the Hume Freeway interchanges and flyover. Both the site and surrounding land is within the Farming Zone, with the exception of roads and land associated with the Hume Freeway and Greta Road which are both zoned Transport Zone 2. The business sought to expand the area of the site in which activities associated with the transport depot were permitted, install a truck wash, and also a self-bunded 69,000-litre diesel fuel tank. Proponents wanted to double heavy vehicle movements from eight to 16 in 24 hours and also increase the number parked onsite from four to eight over the same timeframe. They also wanted to in-
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EXPANSION REFUSED: An application to expand operations at a Laceby truck depot was knocked on the head by council. crease hours of operation by two hours per day, from 5am10pm instead of the existing 7am-10pm. Outside of the proposed operating hours, they also asked to increase heavy vehicle movements from one to two. Council director sustainability and culture, Stephen Swart, said there were 11 objections to the permit proposal, along with advice from the Department of Roads to upgrade the Hume Freeway
off-ramp on Greta Road. Within the recommendation to issue a notice of refusal it states that road upgrades required to Greta Road to ensure safe vehicle movements associated with the use result in alterations to land, infrastructure and intersections beyond the site which the current application has not addressed. “Failure to provide such upgrades would result in unreasonable impacts to road safety and the function of Greta Road as an arterial
road,” the recommendation read. “The proposal has failed to sufficiently demonstrate consistency with the relevant policies and decision guidelines of the Wangaratta Planning Scheme.” Cr Harry Bussell moved the motion to issue the refusal and noted that the application to expand was concerning a business in a Farming Zone. “Any time these planning matters come up, I always ask myself the question
whether it’s good for farming if it’s in a farming zone,” he said. “On this occasion the answer to me is it has nothing to do with farming.” Cr Jack Herry, who seconded the notice of refusal, referred to the officer’s report and reiterated the causes for refusal. Five out of the seven councillors voted in favour of the refusal, with Cr Dave Fuller abstaining due to a conflict of interest, and Cr Irene Grant absent, on leave at the time.
THERE’S more than lunch on the menu for Whorouly Senior Citizens tomorrow. In addition to their noon lunch at the Anglican Hall (behind the church) in Church Street, Whorouly, club members will aslo be holding their annual general meeting with elections for new office bearers for the coming year. In particularly there will be the appointment of a new president, following the sad passing of Pat Webb who held this position for a long period of time.
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Friends’ artwork on display in our library’s Bainz Gallery Across the arts BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au
MEMBERS of North East Artists and Friends are holding an exhibition of their work at the Bainz Gallery in the Wangaratta Library for the month of September. The collection includes the work of four participating artists, with multi-media creations by Cheryl McCormack, pottery by Roni McKenzie and paintings by Jean Bates and Barbara Forster. Cheryl said her artwork in this exhibition is inspired by a collection of photographs taken during the year of the unusual bark, trunk and branches of local eucalypt trees. She said she’s inspired by the natural world and the different colours and textures of the seasons. “I love the complexity and individuality of eucalypts,” she said. “I’m exploring a variety of different mediums that
GROUP EXHIBITION: Local artists (from left) Roni McKenzie, Barbara Forster, Jean Bates and Cheryl McCormack are exhibiting their individual artworks in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library. PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling complement each other like graphite pen, charcoal, colour pencils and acrylic paint - also collage relief and 3D found objects.” Barbara has had a lifetime love of painting and drawing and her work combines abstract style with realism, often using
bold, textural colour effects and also found objects. Jean has also loved to paint and draw all her life and also enjoying sharing her creativity with others in a collaborative or group setting. This year she was commissioned to paint a book
cover for a work of fiction called “Psychological Digs in Paradise”. Roni says working in clay gives her the opportunity to mould different objects, shapes and patterns, which she then hand paints and glazes. She creates animals out
of clay but also works in watercolour, acrylic paints and pen and pencil on paper. Browse the works on display in the Bainz Gallery in the foyer of the Wangaratta Library in September, with entry free and all welcome.
Wangaratta West Primary School asks R U OK? WANGARATTA West Primary School students and staff again supported R U OK Day last Thursdsay. The national day of action reminds Australians that every day is the day to ask ‘Are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever you spot signs that someone you care about might be struggling with life. Staff and students promoted the important message that ‘you don’t need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener’. Students participated in R U OK activities in their classrooms, while staff wore something yellow and made a gold coin donation to Junction Support Services.
Junction Support Service is a non-for-profit organisation that supports people who are disadvantaged through poverty, homelessness, family breakdown, social isolation, family violence, mental health and drug/alcohol addiction. The team at Wangaratta West Primary School spread the message to the wider community through a display in the Post Office arcade in Murphy Street with students’ suggestions on different ways we can ask ‘Are you OK?’ WE R OK: Staff and students at Wangaratta West Primary School support R U OK Day every year with donations going to Junction Support Services.
WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?
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History points to wet spring in North East AFTER the wettest July on record and the coldest since 1998 in Sydney, August has turned out to be the warmest since 2013 with well below average rainfall of 59mms. June this year in Sydney was notably a very dry month and colder than usual. I have searched through Sydney’s records and found only two similar cases since 1858. These two were in 1877 and 2011. Those two followed a very wet autumn season which also happened this year. I am inclined to favour 2011 rather than 1877 because August 2011 and November 2011 were wetter than usual but August and November of 1877 were notably dry in Wangaratta. Nevertheless both 1877 and 2011 did lead to excessive rainfalls in North East Victoria in both February and March 1878 and in both February and March 2012. Following the unseasonable heavy rainfalls which broke many August records in western Queensland on August 30, a second rain event formed over central Australia on September 1 and moved into central Queensland and gave Roma 51mms on September 2 - it’s wettest September day since 1986. Miles received 52.4mms on the same day - the town’s wettest September day in 138 years of records. Miles’s previous wettest September days were in 1917 and 1998. The spring of 1917 was very wet in North East Victoria with floods in October. The spring of 1998 was also very wet in North East Victoria with floods in November. The first week of September has seen daily maximum temperatures nearly two degrees below normal and we may have to wait until near the end of September before the highest temperature reaches 24 degrees.
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Gardner to lead Alpine Resorts Victoria
PRIMED TO PLANT: At the site of new pine plantation are (from left) Rural City of Wangaratta deputy mayor Harry Bussell, Billy Hinton, Alex Reeves, Paul Walpole, Mayor Dean Rees, Paul Wood (HVP project leader) and Ryan Walpole.
Ground-breaking tree planter a game changer AUTOMATIC precision forestry equipment, which plants and records data for every tree planted machinery believed to be a first for Australia - has been used to create a pine plantation at Carboor. Local vegetation and specialty silviculture contractor SSEF Pty Ltd introduced the fully mechanised pine planting operation to Victoria. The Risutec SKB planting head combined with the Risutec ASTA EX GPS guidance has resulted in a leap forward in silviculture technology, which machinery SSEF principal Paul Walpole believes to be a first for Australia. Mr Walpole said consistent planting and accurate placement of trees, including data recording every
tree planted, has never before been achieved - with resulting benefits now a reality. “Silviculture has not evolved much in the past 100 years with tree planting still performed by a person wielding a shovel,” Mr Walpole explained. “With labour shortages and increased focus on safety, there had to be a better way. “Following discussions with Hancock Victorian Plantations, we took the leap of faith and imported the technology this year. “With our system, not only do we plant the trees, we also water them in, add fertilisers or additives and every tree is planted the same. “It is truly amazing that in the space of a few
It is truly amazing that in the space of a few seconds, it rips the ground, digs a hole, plants the tree, compacts the ground around the tree, all while watering the seedling. - Paul Walpole seconds, it rips the ground, digs a hole, plants the tree, compacts the ground around the tree, all while watering the seedling.” Mr Walpole said this process is then repeated identically every time, removing the variability of hand planting operations. He said the results will be a better and more productive forest. “We have been very
fortunate to have the support of HVP in bringing this project to reality,” Mr Walpole said. “HVP is the leader in plantation forestry and is the company all others benchmark against. “We very much view this as a partnership agreement and it would not be possible without their support and encouragement.” SSEF is a Whorouly
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South based business and has been running since July 2008. Starting with two bulldozers and working out of a hay shed on the family farm, SSEF has enjoyed continual growth and improvements including fully accredited safety, environment and quality systems. They have expanded services to include powerline clearance work, firefighting, fire prevention, herbicide application and of course silviculture work. Mr Walpole said the Rural City of Wangaratta has played an important role in helping SSEF achieve this and by helping them to operate and grow from a rural setting, they now employ more than 20 full time staff and many casuals.
FORMER Tourism North East CEO Amber Gardner will shoulder the responsibility of guiding the most significant restructure of Victoria’s alpine resorts in decades. Ms Gardner was, on Friday, announced the inaugural CEO of Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV). ARV is the new centralised body set to takeover governance from the current boards at each of Victoria’s alpine resorts from October 1. Ms Gardner is currently CEO of the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board and has spent the last 16 years of her career in leadership roles within Victoria’s alpine and tourism sector, including roles at Mount Buller and Mount Stirling. She is currently chair of the Ovens Murray Regional Partnership and a member of the regional development advisory committee and Victoria’s Economic Restart & Recovery Committee, as well as a director of Outdoors Victoria and of Tourism North East. ARV board chair, Ali Wastie, said Ms Gardner will, from October 1, “be instrumental in realising the benefits of this reform, bringing a strategic and coordinated approach to planning for the future and responding to the impacts of climate change, supporting the growth and diversification of Victoria’s alpine tourism sector”. Ms Gardner said she was delighted to be CEO and looked forward to working with the alpine industry to build the economic resilience of the sector and lead the resorts through their next phase of strategic growth. “Victoria’s alpine resorts are unique nature-based tourism destinations and significant contributors to the state’s visitor economy,” she said.
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More foster carers needed for the Ovens Murray region VICTORIA’S statewide foster care recruitment service Fostering Connections is calling on people in Wangaratta and throughout the Ovens Murray region to play a part in their community by considering becoming a foster carer. Foster Care Week, running until this Saturday, celebrates foster carers and the invaluable contribution they make to the lives of children, young people and families. More than 12,000 children were in out-of-home care in Victoria in 2020-21. Victoria is facing a critical shortage of foster carers, with over 1700 children in care in Victoria at any one time. This shortage is most acute in the regions. The Ovens Murray region has just 71 accredited and active foster carers at present and more are being sought. Ash and Kel Stokes, from Wodonga, have been foster carers since 2018, and since then, have cared for 18 different children. “We chose to become foster carers because we wanted to do what we could to care for children who needed a safe and loving space to call home,” Kel said. For Kel and Ash, fostering has been a lifechanging experience, which they say has enriched their lives and the lives of their children. “Providing care for children is such a blessing to our whole family,” Ash said. “It is a way that we can
SHARING YOUR LOVE: Ash and Kel Stokes, together with their biological kids Lucas, Alyssa and Zoe, are foster carers for other children. demonstrate kindness to our children, and a way of living our lives with a purpose beyond just gaining and pursuing things for our own satisfaction. “The children in our care are honestly amazing. “Despite the things that they have experienced, they are incredibly resilient little kids, with so much life and potential. “It is an honour to be entrusted with caring for them and to share in their lives for however long they need us.” Foster carers from all
walks of life are encouraged to help their community, opening their homes as part of an incredible network of people supporting local children, young people and families. Kel would recommend foster caring to anyone who is able and willing. “If you have time, love and space in your life to provide care for a child or children in need, you should reach out to your local foster care agency and find out more,” he said. “We have been so bless-
ed by this experience, and knowing the difference it is making for children and their families.” Fostering Connections, a joint initiative between foster care agencies across Victoria and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, is seeking to raise the profile of foster care in the region and invite more people in the community to become foster carers. Kel and Ash foster care through UMFC (Upper Murray Family Care), a local foster care agency in North East Vic-
toria and the Upper Murray. Anyone over the age of 21 who has a spare bedroom can apply to become a foster carer. Applicants take part in training and various checks before becoming an accredited foster carer and are provided with roundthe-clock support, including financial assistance. For more information about fostering a child or to get in touch with your local foster care agency, visit fosteringconnections.com.au or call 1800 013 088.
Stallholders are excited for Oxley Bush Market RESPONSE by stallholders wishing to attend the 41st Annual Oxley Bush Market on Saturday, October 29 has been very positive following a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions. Around 150 stalls featuring homemade, homegrown, home-produced or new items will be hoping to attract many visitors to the
historic Oxley Shire Hall. A variety of food will also be on sale, as well as music and activities for the kids. Entry is free and the Oxley CFA ‘doggie creche’ will be available at the gate, as dogs are not permitted to enter due to safety reasons. For further information contact oxleyhall.com or phone 0437 243 583.
EXCITEMENT GROWING: Organisers will be expecting similar pictures at the first Oxley Bush Market since 2019 to be held on October 29.
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Pilot program launched to make local council permit approvals easier, faster RURAL City of Wangaratta Council will today launch a new initiative to make the permit process for local businesses and sole traders faster and easier. The ‘Automatic Approvals’ is a pilot program under Service Victoria that will be rolled out in stages across business areas within council requiring permits. “Council is always looking to improve and streamline business processes,” said Stephen Swart, rural city director of sustainability and culture. “In supporting and encouraging local business to grow and develop while having an appropriate framework of checks and balances, it is in all of our interests to ensure council processes to be as straight forward as possible.” Mr Swart said the rural city is involved in the trial to ensure its systems are best practice. “The results of the Automatic Approvals pilot will determine whether council proceeds with automating further business processes,” he said. The first stage of the program to open is personal training in Parks and Gardens. This will enable fitness trainers to receive instant approval to conduct outdoor fitness activities in specified parks, in line with the conditions and criteria set out in the program. More information for fitness trainers wanting to use this new process is available at https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ Business/Registrationsand-permits/Personaltraining.
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RURAL NEWS
Vignerons return for wine tech field day at Milawa ALMOST 100 regional vignerons from North East Victoria took part in an AgTech field day last week at Brown Brothers Milawa. Growers from all regions were represented including Beechworth, King Valley, Alpine Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan, Central Victoria, and the Strathbogies. Businesses displaying their products included AME group recycle sprayers, under vine and canopy management equipment; Swan Systems Irrigation software; Aussie Wine Group infield de-stemmer; Smart Apply variable rate sprayer and selective green seeker herbicide unit; EE Muir - laser bird deterrents, nutrition, and disease control; Hybrid Ag - Nutrition solutions; Bitwise Agronomy growth analytics and shoot counting; Onside - visitor check-in systems; and Clemens - under vine equipment. The field day sought to highlight opportunities to use technology to build vineyard resilience in a
Spring delivering opportunities for our dairy farmers THE 2022/23 season is gaining momentum this spring. Record high farmgate milk prices and three years of favourable operating conditions have meant increased profitability for many farmers and confidence in the industry’s future. Milk production is likely to remain stable this season, with farmgate prices remaining high, according to the September 2022 Situation and Outlook Report from Dairy Australia. The report forecasts a smaller global milk pool due to droughts, high input costs and farm exits in the northern hemisphere, which may offer opportunities for Australian exporters. In Australia, weather, workforce shortages and input costs will remain key issues for the industry. A third consecutive La Niña weather event is likely, which may increase homegrown feed production, reducing the need for high-priced feed inputs. But wet conditions will be challenging, particularly for farmers in New South Wales and Queensland who have already received higher than usual rainfall. “High farmgate prices mean most farmers are currently making good profits,” Dairy Australia’s industry insights and analysis manager, John Droppert said. “In the coming season, farmers will need to manage these high prices against labour shortages and relatively high input costs. “In addition, increased precautions and contingency planning are being implemented by many farmers to safeguard them against the elevated risk of Foot-and-mouth disease and Lumpy Skin Disease.”
IN FULL SWING: North East Wine Zone hosted an AgTech field day at Brown Brothers, Milawa, which was well supported by winemakers and grape growers from across North East Victoria. changing climate. Disease prevention, water use efficiency, labor management and nutrition solutions were key focuses of the day. The field day was hosted by the North East Wine
Zone (NEWZ) in partnership with the Victorian Government, North East CMA, the Australian Government, and Agbiz Assist. NEWZ president Rob Hawkings said the day was well-supported and
it was good to see grape growers and winemakers come out and meet with their industry peers, while previewing the latest tech for the wine industry. “It’s been such a long
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time since the industry has come together, that we felt that running an Agtech day would be well received,” Mr Hawkings said. “We have been excited to see the attendance.”
WANGARATTA CATTLE MARKET AVERAGES
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Wangaratta
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Wangaratta
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VICTORIA’S livestock industries are fortunate to be free of most of the serious diseases that affect animals in other parts of the world. Despite this fact, ongoing surveillance for new or exotic disease is important to protect our livestock, to reassure our trading partners of Victoria’s favourable disease status, and to ensure the early detection of diseases that might impact on trade, public health, and farm or regional productivity. Early detection of emerging or exotic disease is the key to their effective management and this relies on farmers, vets and government working together. In the course of doing farm visits and treating livestock, veterinary practitioners must remain vigilant and consider the possibility of new, unusual or exotic diseases. Agriculture Victoria has an initiative that allows veterinarians who investigate and report on outbreaks of unusual or significant animal disease to be paid a subsidy to help cover the cost of the investigation and associated laboratory fees. The subsidy program increases the likelihood of early
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Wangaratta
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INCENTIVE: Agriculture Victoria has an initiative that allows veterinarians who investigate and report on outbreaks of unusual or significant animal disease to be paid a subsidy to help cover the cost of the investigation and associated fees. reporting of a serious animal disease and assists with costs associated with any subsequent investigation. Payment of subsidies is conditional upon approval being given by Agriculture Victoria before the investigation begins. This subsidy can be paid when: • a large number of animals are affected or there is an unusual presentation of a disease; • an initial investigation fails to establish a diagnosis, or veterinary treatment does not produce the expected response; • clinical signs are consistent with an emergency disease without a clear alternative diagnosis; and
• there is a possible effect on trade, public health or the viability of a farm, industry or region. When an exotic or emergency disease is suspected, Agriculture Victoria will undertake the disease investigation and cover the full cost of the investigation. Producers and animal owners should immediately report suspected or identified exotic disease to their vet or the 24-hour emergency animal disease watch hotline on 1800 675 888. For more information about Victoria’s significant animal disease program, including how to access subsidies, visit the Agriculture Victoria website.
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582
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575
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422
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422
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Byawatha
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420
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420
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340
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IT was a mixed bag of results for Wangaratta City on grand final day at the Lavington Sportsground on Saturday. One of the five teams bought home a flag, with: Division 1 Men losing 3-1 in extra time to Albury United; Division 2 Men losing 4-1 to Albury City; U17 girls losing 2-0 to Albury Hotpurs; U12 girls losing 4-0 to Albury Hotspurs; and the All Abilities team beating Albury Hotspurs 8-1. Grand final day reviews will be in Wednesday’s Wangaratta Chronicle. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
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Wangaratta book a ticket into the 2022 O&M grand final ■
From back page “To be honest we started well but then we went away from all of the basics,” Reid said. “We weren’t winning the ball in tight and they were, that was the way the game went, whichever side was winning the ball in the contest had the play. “Our decision making and skill execution probably lacked a bit too which might’ve came down to the fact that it was our first final so the nerves were definitely there.” Wangaratta star Callum Moore started the game forward but had little impact until moved into the ruck early in the third. Yarrawonga’s big man Lach Howe was off the ground for some of that quarter and Moore took advantage as his team dominated clearances which led to a stunning third quarter surge. The Magpies booted six
goals to two in the penultimate quarter to then have an eight-point lead at the final break. “’Cal’ was getting cold up forward, we just weren’t getting it to him,” Reid said. “We thought we’d put him around the ball and he certainly turned the game in that second half. “He was so dynamic and I think he took a lot out of playing the ruck, he hasn’t played much in that position in the second half of the year but it’s now something we have up our sleeve. “We feel we have enough firepower up forward which allows us to play him in the ruck if needed.” It was the Magpies small forwards who got the rewards on Saturday with Joe Richards and Jessie Smith booting three goals each, while Fraser Ellis kicked two. “There weren’t many marks up forward so it was a good day for the small for-
wards,” Reid said. “There was plenty of crumbing and Jessie Smith and Joe Richards managed to bob up and get onto the end of a few.” Wangaratta now has two weeks off before playing off in Saturday week’s grand final at the Lavington Sportsground. Reid said his side has a busy fortnight ahead of them. “We’ll now recover early this week, have a good session Saturday, watch the prelim final on the Sunday and then crack into three training sessions before the final,” he said. “We’ll get ourselves ready to have a good day in a few weeks time. “It’s going to be a bit of a different build-up with the AFL grand final the day before so we’ll work out whether we get together and watch it or we do our own thing and keep things as normal as we can.”
SOLID PERFORMER: Matt Kelly was a good contributor in his side’s win. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
HARD BALL GET: Todd Bryant dives on a loose ball.
DOMINANT: Brodie Filo’s three goals and 21 disposals piloted Wangaratta Rovers to a come from behind five point win over Albury on Sunday. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
HIGH FLYER: Tom Boyd gets some air time.
COURAGE: Sam Murray goes back with the flight.
Comeback kings: Wang Rovers turn 37-point deficit into five point win THE dream of a derby Ovens and Murray grand final is still alive after Wangaratta Rovers pulled off a remarkable comeback to send themselves into a preliminary final clash against Yarrawonga this Sunday. The Hawks were as far as 37-points behind Albury yesterday but reeled off a near perfect second half of football that saw them pip the Tigers by just five points (12.20.92 to 12.15.87) in a thriller at Martin Park. Brodie Filo was the ba-
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rometer with 21 disposals and three majors, 13 of those touches coming in the second half, while he also kicked the second last goal to put his side in front when Alex Marklew picked the ground ball up and dished it off to his superstar midfielder who converted from 30 metres out.
Filo was stoked with the result post-match. “Albury played the way that we knew they were going to so we readdressed at half-time,” Filo said. “We needed to play our brand of footy and when we do that we’re going to be hard to beat with our run and carry. “It’s an unreal win for the club who is on the rise.” Wangaratta Rovers’ second half dominance was shown when they stacked on 31 inside 50s to 18, com-
ing off the back of their work around the ball. However, the Hawks couldn’t capitalise on their dominance early on with inaccuracy looking like it would ruin the party. Star forward Tom Boyd could’ve had an even bigger day out but didn’t have his kicking boots on, slotting three goals six, while Marklew was also inaccurate with two goals three. Rising star 17-year-old Darcy Wilson took his chance in front of the sticks though,
kicking the sealer with a classy right foot snap from the right hand pocket to give his side an 11-point buffer with four minutes left. Albury’s Jeff Garlett got his side back within five points when he ran onto a loose ball at the top of the 50, brushed off an opponent and slotted a snap 30 metres from goal. But it was too late for the Tigers with the final siren sounding a minute later which sent Wangaratta Rovers players crazy.
Filo admitted there’s been a few hiccups for himself throughout the season but is glad he’s at Rovers and playing well. “There was a bit of a hiccup there for a bit but I couldn’t thank the club enough for what they’ve helped me out with,” he said. “It’s been unreal and I owe it to the club. “Just two more wins to go.” Wangaratta Rovers will play the Pigeons at Bunton Park on Sunday.
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FINALS SCOREBOARD
SECOND SEMI-FINAL WANGARATTA YARRAWONGA
3.1 4.3 3.2 6.4
RESERVES RESULTS
10.3 13.5.83 8.7 11.12.78
GOALS: WANGARATTA: Joe Richards 3; Jessie Smith 3; Fraser Ellis 2; Ben Reid 2; Callum Moore 1; Michael Newton 1; Patrick Warner 1. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 3; Nicholas Fothergill 2; Leigh Masters 2; Ryan Bruce 1; Tim Lawrence 1; Logan Morey 1; Will Sexton 1. BEST: WANGARATTA: Luke Saunders, Joe Richards, Callum Moore, Jackson Clarke, Michael Bordignon, Daine Porter. YARRAWONGA: Lach Howe, Leigh Masters, Mark Whiley, Nicholas Fothergill, Jack Sexton, William Wheeler.
NETBALL SCORES SECOND SEMI-FINAL - SAT, SEPT 10
SECOND SEMI-FINAL - SAT, SEPT 10
SECOND SEMI-FINAL- SEPT 10
Albury 6.3.39 def by Wangaratta 8.8.56
GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alex Dowsley 4; Tyson Hartwig 2; Regan Gorman 1; Cameron Nottle 1. YARRAWONGA: Jacob Adkins 2; Zechariah Cuppens 2; Douglas Arnold 1; Max Hemphill 1; Xavier Leslie 1; Ross Mulquiney 1; Ned Pendergast 1.
GOALS: WANGARATTA: Xavier Laverty 3; Max Bihun 2; Jayden Adamo 1; Charley HollandDean 1; Harry McMonigle 1. ALBURY: Luke Lowry 3; Caleb Clemson 2; Charlie McGrath 1.
FIRST SEMI-FINAL ALBURY 5.5 9.8 WANGARATTA ROVERS 1.4 3.9
THIRDS RESULTS
Wangaratta Rovers 8.9.57 def by Yarrawonga 9.9.63
A GRADE:
11.9 12.15.87 7.15 12.20.92
GOALS: ALBURY: Jeff garlett 4, Luke Daly 3, Brayden O’Hara 2, Jacob Conlan 1, Shaun Daly 1, Jake Page 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Tom Boyd 3, Brodie Filo 3, Alex Marklew 2, Ryan Stone 2, Sam Allen 1, Darcy Wilson 1. BEST: ALBURY: Brayden O’Hara, Fletcher Carroll, Jeff Garlett, Luke Daly, Riley Bice, Lucas Conlan. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Brodie Filo, Jayden Bear, Raven Jolliffe, Samuel Murray, Todd Bryant, Ryan Stone.
Corowa-R’glen 36 def by Yarrawonga 47 B GRADE: Lavington 66 def Albury 43 C GRADE: Lavington 32 def by Albury 37
FIRST SEMI-FINAL - SUN, SEPT 11 FIRST SEMI-FINAL - SUN, SEPT 11
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17 & UNDER: Wodonga Raiders 54 def Wodonga 52
Wangaratta Rovers 4.6.30 def by Corowa-R’glen 11.8.74
Wodonga 8.12.60 def Albury 4.9.33 GOALS: WODONDA: Jack Stefani 2; Brad Thompson 2; Kade Brown 1; Brett Doswell 1; Casey Marr 1; Darcy Norman 1. ALBURY: Zach Sears 2; Darcy Harrington 1; Oscar Hayes 1.
GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Ned Turner 3; Charlie Naish 1. COROWA-R’GLEN: Patrick Lavis 5; Ryan Beveridge 2; Justin Kewis 1; Jedd Longmire 1; Finn Osborne 1; Marcus Reid 1.
PRELIMINARY FINAL - SUN, SEPT 18
PRELIMINARY FINAL - SUN, SEPT 18
Wangaratta Rovers vs Wodonga 11:45am @Bunton Park, North Albury
Albury vs Corowa-R’glen 9.30am @Bunton Park, North Albury
SENIORS PRELIM. FINAL
FIRST SEMI-FINAL - SUN, SEPT 11 A GRADE:
Lavington 45 def by Wangaratta 49 B GRADE: Corowa-R’glen 47 def Myrtleford 40 C GRADE: Yarrawonga 54 def Corowa-R’glen 31 17 & UNDER: Yarrawonga 47 def North Albury 46
A GRADE PRELIM. FINAL
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 @ 2PM BUNTON PARK, NORTH ALBURY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 @ 12.15PM BUNTON PARK, NORTH ALBURY
YARRAWONGA VS WANGARATTA ROVERS
COROWA-RUTHERGLEN VS WANGARATTA
FINALS SCOREBOARD SENIORS FOOTBALL BRIGHT BONNIE DOON
RESERVES FOOTBALL
Bright 12.12.84 def Greta 6.4.40 BEST: BRIGHT: Bailey Jennings-Allen, Felix Blazek, Max Stevens, Brodie Brain, Thomas Mullane-Grant, Bradley Nightingale GRETA: Damiun Cassidy, Alex Fitzpatrick, Osbert Ramage, Mathew Vernon, Zack Watson, Jason Humphries. GOALS: BRIGHT: Thomas Mullane-Grant 6; Sam Buckley 2; Felix Blazek 1; Brodie Brain 1; Leon Hughes 1; Don Paolone 1. GRETA: Osbert Ramage 2; Tom Webster 2; Luke Vogels 1; Zack Watson 1.
NETBALL RESULTS A GRADE: Milawa 54 def Tarrawingee 46
47 56 7.5 8.8
B GRADE: Bonnie Doon 50 def Bright 33 B RESERVE: Milawa 48 def North Wangaratta 36
GOALS: BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 2; Samuel Dalbosco 1; Paul Harrison 1; Nick Howell 1; Nick Lebish 1; Nathan Lyons 1. BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 3; James Law 2; Will Goonan 1; Ben Hedin 1; Joel Sanford 1.BEST: BRIGHT: Nathan Lyons, Michael Elliott, Myles Jamieson, Alexander Dalbosco, Cooper Thomson, Paul Harrison. BONNIE DOON: Patrick Smith, Zac Tanner, Andrew Hill, Will Goonan, Al Bennett, Beau Smith.
C GRADE: Bonnie Doon 35 def Tarrawingee 33 UNDER 15s: Whorouly 19 def Nortyh Wangaratta 13
SENIORS FOOTBALL GRAND FINAL
A GRADE NETBALL GRAND FINAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 @ 2.15PM S WJ FINDLAY OVAL (WANGARATTA ROVERS FNC)
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BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS BONNIE DOON
GRETA VS MILAWA
RESERVES FOOTBALL GRAND FINAL
B GRADE MILAWA VS BONNIE DOON @ 1.10PM B RESERVE BONNIE DOON VS MILAWA @ 11.50AM UNDER 17s MILAWA VS BONNIE DOON @ 10.30AM UNDER 15s BONNIE DOON VS WHOROULY @ 9.30AM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 @ 11.15AM
BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS BRIGHT
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FINALS REVIEWS Bonnie Doon is through to maiden O&K grand final, defeating Bright FINALS
CLEARANCE BALL: Connor Heaslip sends the ball downfield in the Bombers’ nine point win over Bright on Saturday.
CAUGHT: Bright’s Joe Gray chases down Jordan Davey.
BATTLE PLAN: Paul Harrison addresses the troops at the quarter time huddle.
PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling
THE combatants for the 2022 O&K senior premiership were finalised on Saturday, after Bonnie Doon took down Bright 8.8 (56) to 7.5 (47) in a nail-biter preliminary final at Tarrawingee. The Bombers will face Benalla All Blacks this Saturday at WJ Findlay Oval in Wangaratta in the grand final, the first time the Bonnie Doon seniors have made it to the big game since joining the O&K in 2010. The Mountain Men were slow out of the gates in the preliminary final, missing shots on goal and lacking presence around the footy, while the Bombers found themselves up by five points at quarter time. The game continued to stay within a narrow margin through to half time, as neither side managed to gain the upper hand and put their opponent down for good. Bright started to get their act together and move the ball well, but every time they’d grab a goal the Bombers would get one back. The final term came down to the wire, as the Mountain Men got within two points of hitting the lead, but Bonnie Doon’s class shone through in the end, the Bombers through to the grand final by nine points. Bombers’ coach Ken Murray said he couldn’t ask for any more from his side in the match.
BUST A MOVE: Zak Bailey pulls out the fancy footwork to evade tackles.
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“Even though we lost that last round match to Bright, which didn’t give us the double chance, our boys have really thrived since then,” he said. “They’ve started playing terrific football, and the group’s come together so strong, they’re so close-knit and tight, it’s no surprise to me that they’ve been able to get the job done in the last three finals. “Bright play a very physical style of game, so we were prepared for that and expected that. “We just felt going in if we could control the ball a bit and control possession a bit, we’d be able to work them over and score, and it worked out that way.” Al Bennett and Joel Sandford (three goals each) put in solid efforts in getting the Bombers to their first senior O&K grand final, while the performance from Zac Tanner and the rest of the defensive contingent went a long was in depriving Bright of goals, especially early on. “Our defence again was really solid, Jack Goonan was fantastic in defence for us on the weekend, he did a really solid job on their most dangerous forward (Cooper Thomason),” Murray said.
“Zac Tanner was good again, pretty much all of the backline were really solid all day. “It means a lot, a lot of the old boys who have been around the club for a long time were pretty emotional on the weekend after the game. “It was just a great feeling, a great vibe, and they get the chance to cheer the boys on in the grand final this weekend, which is something they’ve been looking forward to for quite a while.” The Bombers will be without Will Goonan for the grand final, who broke his wrist in the final five minutes of the match. For Bright, their season may be over, but coach Paul Harrison said the club is undoubtedly in a very strong position going forward. “I think we’ve definitely had a good year, it’s still a bit raw and disappointing at the moment,” he said. “I thought our best players were Nathan Lyons and Michael Elliot, and Rod Arguello gives it everything week in, week out. “We had a lot of players that didn’t play well on the day. “We’ve been able to have 60 people play through the club, and I think the club’s in a very strong position on and off field. “We’ve just got to keep the group together and keep building from there.”
SLICK: Cooper Thomason tries to weave his way though the play.
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SUPER VICTORY TOM Boyd (centre) celebrate’s one of his goals with teammates (from left) Sam Allen, Elijah Amery and Brodie Filo as Wangaratta Rovers pulled off a remarkable win in Sunday’s semi-final against Albury. The Hawks were 37-points down but fought back in the second half to salute by five points. Story on page 17 PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
Magpies through Wangaratta g will p playy in this yyear’s O&M ggrand final following g five-point p win over Yarrawonga g WANGARATTA senior footballers are through to this year’s Ovens and Murray grand final. The Magpies won their ticket into the O&M’s biggest day with an emphatic five-point victory over Yarrawonga at John Foord Oval on Saturday in one of the best
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games of the year. The clash was destined for greatness with the Pigeons the only side to knock Wan-
garatta off this season, but ultimately it was the minor premiers who prevailed 13.5 (83) to 11.12 (78) in a classic. At the 25 minute mark of the final term it looked like Yarrawonga would possibly send the semi-final into extra time when boom forward Leigh Williams marked 45
metres out on a slight angle. Williams’ set shot looked home off the boot but banged into the goal post, which would be the final shot at goal for the match and gave Wangaratta the win. Magpies coach Ben Reid admitted it wasn’t his side’s best performance.
“It was a big game for both teams,” Reid said. “We didn’t play our best footy but we managed to grind it out and win in a high pressure environment which is really satisfying. “I think we learnt a lot from the game and now we get to go to school on it for the next
couple of weeks and work on the things we can control.” Wangaratta was decent out of the gates, trailing by one point at quarter time but a one goal to three second quarter saw the Magpies down by 13 points at the main break. ■ Continued page 17
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