VIETNAM veteran Peter Sedgwick was among a large gathering at the Wangaratta Cenotaph on Monday for the rural city’s Remembrance Day service. Mr Sedgwick gave his time in the lead-up to the day assisting with the RSL Poppy Appeal, saying he would do anything to help the RSL in its efforts to support veterans and their families.
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PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
A SENSELESS killing of a beloved pet alpaca has a local family searching for answers to their grief as police investigate.
Alan and Kim Sturzaker found their 15-year-old pet ‘Honey’ fatally shot on their Rose River property last Sunday morning. It occurred at around 2am, when the couple woke up to the sound of a gunshot in the distance.
BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au
Mr Sturzaker said hunters and spot lighters regularly frequent the area, many whom he knows, and didn’t think much of the sound.
“We get a lot of poachers up that way and we hear shots on a
regular basis,” he said.
The pair went about their Sunday morning as any other day, until they received a phone call from a nearby resident.
The caller said he had seen a heavily modified black Isuzu DMax ute stop near the Sturzaker’s paddock fence, turn off their spotlights and fire off a single gunshot at the time the Sturzakers were awakened.
Ms Sturzaker investigated the site of the gunshot to find Honey had been brutally killed.
“We’re really saddened by it, we picked that animal out when the kids were little and they’ve grown up with it,” Mr Sturzaker said.
“It’s a really senseless slaughter of an animal that didn’t deserve it.
“It’s always tough to bury a pet, it’s terrible.”
Honey the alpaca was one of two
siblings the Sturzkaer family bought some 15 years ago, with Honey’s brother, Snow, having passed away around 10 years ago after being run over by a car while the family were living in Bundalong.
Mr Sturzaker said Honey was “enjoying retirement” at their weekend home at Rose River and loved hanging out with the cattle on the farm.
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BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au
THREE local young people were recognised for their contribution to the community through citizenship awards at Saturday evening’s 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion reunion dinner.
The awards presentation was part of the annual gathering in Wangaratta for relatives of those who served in the battalion in World War 2.
The 2/24th, which is remembered with a mural near the main gate at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, became known as ‘Wangaratta’s Own’, after it was formed at the Showgrounds in July, 1940 before marching out for further training at the Bonegilla camp.
Descendants of battalion members visit the rural city each year for a reunion gathering and a memorial service at the Wangaratta Cemetery, which was held on Sunday and attended by Wangaratta’s 33 Army Cadet Unit.
It was followed by a luncheon catered by the RSL Ladies Auxiliary.
Saturday night’s dinner saw the annual citizenship awards presented to Makenzie Clark (Cathedral College), Ethan Perry-Hayden (Galen Catholic College) and Swaye Frankland (Wangaratta High School).
Each student delivered a short speech detailing why they were chosen by their respective schools, and how those qualities relate back to the 2/24th.
The 2/24th AIF Battalion drew members from volunteer recruits for overseas service, who came from all parts of Victoria and all walks of life.
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The unit saw active service as part of the 9th Australian division in North Africa at Tobruk, The Salient, Tel el Eisa and El Alamein, suffering heavy casualties along the way.
After regrouping back in Australia in 1943, this highly successful, experienced and battle-hardened unit went into New Guinea for further
action in battles to free Lae, Finschhafen, Sattelberg, Wareo and then Tarakan in Borneo.
The 2/24th Battalion Association was formed in 1948 and, after several reunions in Wangaratta, the council granted the unit ‘Freedom of the City’ on its 50th Anniversary in 1990.
To keep the link alive between Wangaratta and the
battalion, a great deal is represented in the area: 2 and 24 trees were planted by members and local friends in the Memorial Avenue at the entrance to Wangaratta Cemetery; a fig tree at the cemetery, and another at Wangaratta High School, were grown from cuttings from Tobruk; the cemetery’s memorial gates are named after past
president Alan Macfarlane; a drinking fountain has also been placed in memory of Lt Col C G Weir DSO, MID; a tree was planted in Batchelor’s Green; and there is a seat in the central business area and also at the cemetery, in addition to the mural at the Showgrounds.
The citizenship awards for a year 11 student from Cathedral College, Galen College and Wangaratta High School were instituted to repay the warmth, hospitality and friendships made in Wangaratta over many years.
Each student is chosen by their teachers to have shown involvement, contribution, consideration and an awareness of the needs of others, for the betterment of school and community life, with their names to be engraved on their school’s honour board.
The 2/24th’s links with Wangaratta remain with connections to the Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch, 33 Army Cadet Unit Wangaratta, Cemetery Trust and Rural City of Wangaratta, and the schools community in the rural city.
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
THREE men were arrested and charged with burglary and assault following an alleged attack on a Tavern Terrace home on Monday afternoon.
Detective Sergeant Chris Hill of Wangaratta
police said the victim of the alleged daylight burglary returned home to his property while it was being robbed.
“The offenders were disturbed by occupants of the residence, and they fled the scene after assaulting one of the occupants,” he said.
Police were called to the property at around 1:20pm after offenders had taken a large quantity of jewellery, along with other items from the house.
Det Sgt Hill said police pursued the three men, who were apprehended at the nearby Wanga-
ratta Christian Fellowship Church, with the help of a nearby witness.
Det Sgt Hill said the parties were not known to each other and most of the stolen items had been recovered during the arrest.
A 20-year-old Tallygaroopna man, 40-year-old
Donald man and 34-year-old Wangaratta man were all charged with burglary, theft and assault and were bailed to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on January 20.
Det Sgt Hill said two females in a grey hatchback were involved in the
burglary and fled the scene prior to police arriving. He said enquiries are still ongoing to identify the two females and anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Wangaratta police on (03) 5723 0888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au
PROJECT 365 Wangaratta’s ‘U Can Cry’ message has found a new vehicle - literally.
As part of Wangaratta Motor Group’s Community Drive Day held on Saturday, members of the local initiative - which delivers its positive approach to mental health through the medium of music - were presented with a new Isuzu MU-X bearing the Project 365 U Can Cry logo, which they’ll have the use of for the next 12 months.
Wally Armstrong, sales manager of Wangaratta Isuzu UTE, had the honour of handing over the vehicle’s keys to Peter Rourke, founder of Project 365, during Saturday’s event.
The car, now affectionately known as ‘Max’, will help the team travel around the North East and beyond, spreading their important message.
“It was an absolute privilege to hand over the keys to Peter,” Wally said.
“As a group, we are committed to supporting our local community, and it’s an
LIFE WELL LIVED: Honey enjoyed the country life at the Sturzaker Rose River property.
group’s logo, which was donated on the weekend by
incredible feeling knowing this vehicle will help Project 365 continue its vital work.
“We’re proud to be a part of this generous collaboration, and to support the efforts of such an inspiring organisation.”
Peter said the Project
365 team had been “blown away” by Wangaratta Motor Group’s gesture.
“They let us know they wanted to get on board when they could, and asked us, ‘What about a car?’” he said.
“There are several bands
within Project 365, with people who come from several different towns, so our plan is to get the car out and about in other towns to spread the message.
“We’ve got a couple of artists in our band who go out to the country pubs, so we’ll
be saying if you’ve got a gig, take the car and park it near the stage if you can - it’s like a massive billboard.
“Hopefully people hear a little more about us, and have a look at buying a ticket to our next show (Light Up the Dark, set for February
22, 2025) to continue those important conversations already happening in our community; the conversations have been started, so now it’s about the continuation, and ensuring people keep talking.
“This is something I never would have imagined three or four years ago - that’s how much this idea keeps growing.
“We’d love to extend a big thank you to Wangaratta Motor Group for putting the idea of this car forward, and for making it a reality.
“Without the backing of our community and sponsors, we wouldn’t be where we are.”
Peter said the Project 365 team was gearing up for Friday’s Town T-Shirt Day from 9am to 2pm, which encourages the initiative’s ‘Believers’ to wear their Project 365 t-shirts around town, or to purchase one from the community kiosk on the corner of Murphy and Reid Streets.
“We look forward to seeing a heap of shirts getting around,” he said. For more information about Project 365’s activities, visit www.project365. org.au.
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“Little Honey was just a gorgeous little boy, we’d have fun catching him and cheering him, he was always good,” he said.
“It’s a beautiful location out there, beautiful grassy paddocks… he had a great life and he could’ve lived another five or 10 years longer.”
Mr Sturzaker said Honey was buried by the river, where the family will plant an oak tree to grow in his memory.
Mr Sturzaker said police had begun investigations on Sunday, going on site to determine tyre tracks and vantage points.
Mr Sturzaker said he appealed to anyone with information about the incident
or caught the spotted vehicle on camera to come forward to police.
“We want to get to the bottom of this, find these people and bring a bit of justice to them,” he said.
Mr Sturzaker said the incident places an unfair reputation on hunters around the area.
“There’s quite a lot of legitimately good hunters around there who get permission to hunt on land and generally speaking we’ve relationships with people who call in, ask and are respectful to our land,” he said.
“It’s these guys who just rock up and start shooting off the roads, which is highly illegal.
“It puts a tarnish on everyone that’s hunting, it’s not fair to the legitimate guys and it’s not fair to us landowners who have to deal with this stuff.”
Anyone with information can call the Whitfield Police Station on (03) 5729 8282 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
By CHLOE JAENICKE
THE Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Club (WKODC) are doing their part to spread Christmas cheer with their reverse advent calendar project.
A reverse advent calendar is a box filled with items for each day of the month including soap, juice, snacks, plates, cakes and anything else that could make hosting Christmas a little easier.
Coordinator for the project, Melissa Murdock, said she has completed similar reverse advent calendar projects in the past and said WKODC initially started the project to help one of their club members and decided to expand it to the wider community.
She said the club can help boost people’s mental health, potentially help those fleeing domestic violence and provide some nice items to add a little cheer for others in our community.
Th club has received some gifts for the calendars from sponsors Co-Living, and club president Kevin Felm-
The sharptongued Jason Carmichael (Adrian Ridley) is confronted by Blanche Daily (Kerry Dermietzel) in a scene from Romantic Comedy which opens this weekend in Yarrawonga.
ingham will be donating around 48 Christmas cakes.
The club is calling on the community to help them create more boxes and donate more items to be added.
“We’ve put the call out for multiple boxes,” Ms Murdock said.
“Even people who think they can’t do the full advent calendar, we’re happy to accept items and we’ll create the advent calendar for the people.”
The boxes and items can be donated to the WKODC club rooms at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on a Monday or Wednesday night after 5pm before November 27.
All of the advent calendars will go to Pangerang Community Hub and Open Door Neighbourhood House, who will then distribute them.
Ms Murdock said she hopes the community gets behind the project and that it can become an annual event.
If you have any questions about the project, email Melissa Murdock at admin@wkodc.com.
IF you’re in the mood for some live romantic comedy then Allegro Theatre Company Yarrawonga’s upcoming production is literally for you.
‘Romantic Comedy’ by Bernard Slade tells the story of Jason Carmichael (Adrian Ridley, an arrogant, self-centred and sharp tongued, successful co-author of Broadway romantic comedies), who is facing two momentous events: he is about to marry a
society belle, and his collaborator is retiring.
Enter Phoebe Craddock (Jess Grant), Vermont schoolteacher and budding playwright.
Quicker than a flash, Jason acquires a talented and adoring collaborator in the mousy Phoebe.
Fame and success are theirs for 10 years and then ...
By the author of the popular ‘Same Time Next year’, Romantic
Comedy is filled with sharp, witty repartee providing wonderful entertainment with lots of laughs.
The production features some familiar faces to local audiences with Wangaratta Players’ regulars Aleeta Carmody, Jess Grant and Lyndal Cherry involved as well as Joe Moran, with all four involved in the Players’ February production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.
Romantic Comedy directed by
Steve Thornycroft and Shelley Bovenkamp will be performed at St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Piper St Yarrawonga on November 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 7.30pm (cabaret style BYO) and November 17 at 2pm, with a special performance at Wilby Hall on November 30 at 7.30pm (cabaret).
Tickets are $25 bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/ CUZWD.
Get ready, King Valley! Dal Zotto Wines is turning up the fizz for the La Dolce Vita Festival this weekend, kicking things off in sparkling style with their Prosecco Nights party on Friday, November 15.
Your festival pass is your golden ticket, granting you entry to all participating wineries and the ultimate Friday night bash at Dal Zotto. From 4pm, grab your festival glass and wristband, hit the bar, and get ready to dance as The Friesians bring the beats from 5pm to 9pm. Got your dancing shoes? You’ll need them.
The Trattoria chefs are serving festival classics: think antipasti, woodfired pizzas, and their signature cheesewheel pasta. And from 6pm, it’s game on for Otto’s Famous Porchetta Rolls these beauties are legendary and sell out faster than you can say “Salute!”
But the fun doesn’t stop there. The weekend is stacked with family-friendly vibes: face painting, lawn games, a jumping castle for the littlies, and wine tastings galore for the grown-ups.
Feeling artsy? Grab your pals and book a Paint + Prosecco session with River Arts.
Sip Dal Zotto’s finest and channel your inner Botticelli— one lucky artist will walk away with a bottle of Pucino Prosecco NV
Need more? There’s gelato, bomboloni, prosecco cocktails, and craft brews
from King River Brewing. Plus, live tunes from Scott & Amanda to keep the party going all weekend long. Dal Zotto is where the La Dolce Vita magic happens. See you there, prosecco in hand!
Salute! Book now at winesofthekingvalley.com.au
DISCUSSIONS about the mayor and deputy mayor positions have already begun among the Rural City of Wangaratta’s incoming councillors.
There was a buzz of excitement in the air as all seven councillor-elects were present at the election ballot declaration in council chambers on Monday afternoon with the results of the council election made official.
Returning councillor-elects Irene Grant, Harry Bussell, David Fuller, Harvey Benton and Ashlee Fitzpatrick were joined by incoming councillor-elects Tania Maxwell and Allison Winters, who were both buoyed to be taking their seat at the council table.
“I’m looking forward to working with my other councillors and I hope we can do you and our community proud,” Cr-elect Maxwell said, as she was announced as the successful candidate of the Appin ward.
Rural city Victorian Electoral Commission election manager Chris Browne read out the results of the seven wards and congratulated all successful councillor-elects on their victories.
All seven will be sworn in as councillors at the council offices at 6pm next Tuesday,
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November 19, before a mayor and deputy mayor is elected at a scheduled meeting the following week on Tuesday, November 26.
Council will have a new face as its mayor after outgoing councillor Dean Rees held the top position for the past six years.
Cr-elect Fuller put his hand up for the mayoral position last year but fell short four votes to two to Cr Rees.
Cr-elect Fuller said he would look to gauge interest from his fellow councillor-elects to see who would be interested in standing for mayor.
“If there’s trust and faith from my colleagues then I would consider it and it is something that I have been looking at over the past few years,” he said.
Cr-elect Benton spent the past 12 months as deputy mayor and previously told this masthead he had interest in putting himself forward for the top job.
the community in the council election while she has considered her top priorities for the next four years.
“It’s about where council is going to spend its money, there are always competing priorities and I think we need to think very carefully what it is we’re going to invest in,” she said.
“Everyday things council is responsible for we just can’t forget, but there are new things we need to look at which will go towards building and growing Wangaratta.”
Cr-elect Bussell said he had enjoyed following neighbouring council elections across the region and the state, praising the stability of the community to re-elect it’s five renominated councillors.
“I found it rewarding to be rewarded, it was a lot of fun to go through a council election with no pressure,” he said.
“I was pretty happy with the results of our election; I don’t think the council direction will change much.
“It’s an important process we have to go through as hard as it might be,” he said.
A former mayor herself, Cr-elect Grant said choosing
Cr-elect Bussell, who had served a three-year stint as deputy mayor, said he had begun discussions with his colleagues at the council ballot declaration on Monday on the mayor position.
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
A ROGUE low-hanging powerline fell and was found sparking on Markwood-Everton Road around midday on Sunday, November 10.
A Milawa CFA spokesperson said members responded to the incident along with police and provided traffic control until
AusNet arrived to rectify the issue.
While this was happening CFA crews from Myrrhee and Moyhu were called to an out-ofcontrol burnoff on Upper Fifteen Mile Creek Road in Myrrhee around 12:10pm.
A CFA spokesperson said the small blaze burnt around 200 square metres and was brought under control within an hour of crews arriving.
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the right people for council’s top positions would be a high priority.
“It’s going to be a challenging time so it’s important we have the right sort of leadership,” she said.
Re-elected councillors Bus-
sell and Grant were granted the rare privilege of an election unopposed and were spared the month of uncertainty and angst faced by their five elected colleagues.
Cr-elect Grant said she had observed a lot of interest from
“I think the residents of Wangaratta can be pretty satisfied about how stable the Wangaratta council is, there’s a lot of other councils around here that are not like that and when you tip everyone out of a council it’s pretty unknown where you end up.”
THE senseless killing of a pet alpaca at Rose River at the weekend highlights the danger posed by reckless hunters in the region.
Like in most areas of endeavour the majority of hunters abide by the laws, only shooting where it is legal to do so and if going onto private property to seek permission from the landowners first.
Hunting remains legal in Victoria but repeated behaviour like the brutal, senseless act that killed a family’s pet named Honey at the weekend will certainly further limit the pursuit or see it become outlawed altogether.
Residents in the North East, particularly those in more isolated areas and in the high country have had frightening experiences in the past when rogue hunters have fired their overly powerful weapons near farm residences and near stock, threatening the lives of people and animals along the way.
Many of these criminals have been caught and prosecuted and it has become rarer these days, but the incident on Sunday proves there are still idiots like this around.
Thanks to the efforts of a witness and hopefully through the expertise of Victoria Police, the culprit will be identified and brought to court to be made an example to others.
It reinforces the importance of members of the public who witness such behaviour to write down the pertinent details and report it to the authorities.
Obviously, do not take it upon yourself to intervene, no matter how outraged you may feel.
Our thoughts go out to the Sturzaker family over the loss of Honey who has brought so much joy to so many people in his life.
1 Which city was previously known as Constantinople?
(a) Istanbul
(b) Budapest
(c) Barcelona
(d) Milan
2 In June 2022, Jack Miller signed a contract to join which team for the 2023 MotoGP season?
(a) Repsol Honda Team
(b) Mooney VR46 Racing Team
(c) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
(d) Monster Energy Yamaha
3 The statement, “He is older than the hills”, is an example of which of the following things?
Arms
(a) Antithesis
(b) Simile
(c) Metaphor
(d) Hyperbole
4 What is the name of the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans, located in the Mariana Trench?
(a) Omega Centauri
(b) Narwhal’s Cave
(c) Shark Hide
(d) Challenger Deep
5 The Knuckles Mountain Range is in which country?
(a) Pakistan
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Nepal
(d) India
I REFER to a letter to the editor in the Wangaratta Chronicle (November 6) regarding ‘New location needed for abattoir’ in Wangaratta.
The abattoir has been there for over 75 years, and people have chosen to build or live in that area.
The EPA and other regulatory bodies inspect the abattoir frequently and would be aware of, and act on any irregularities to the rules.
The Rural City of Wangaratta Council does not have a responsibility in this issue as Gathercole is the freeholder of the land and is it not leased from the city.
There are many people who rely on, and benefit from the abattoir, namely electricians, plumbers, refrigerator mechanics, transport operators, primary producers, just to mention a few.
It is a very clean, well maintained and managed abattoir.
We should be supporting workers not whingers.
Ron Hourigan, Londrigan
THE Rural City of Wangaratta Council election is done and dusted and I congratulate the five councillors seeking re-election who were all successful.
Those who missed out included Julian Fidge, Brian Fox and Mark Currie - all previous councillors - and each and everyone of the unsuccessful candidates were unable to convince constituents of a need to change, but I saw very little exposure by them in newspapers or letter box drops.
It was extremely disappointing in both King River and Warby wards where there has been a lot of angst about the Meadow Creek Solar Farm and in Glenrowan with firstly the solar farm, then ARTC and the new bridge and rail line, yet both were elected unopposed.
Where are the knockers of council who had the opportunity to put something back?
From my point of view we have got what we deserved with the apathy of all but 16 prepared to put up their hand.
But what a bonanza for the rural city - of the 16,452 electors on the rolls in the five
6 Who became Prime Minister of France in May 2022?
(a) Jean Castex
(b) Élisabeth Borne
(c) Emmanuel Macron (d) Édouard Philippe
7 Which novel by Ernest Hemingway features the character, Miss Catherine Barkley?
(a) For Whom the Bell Tolls
(b) The Sun Also Rises
(c) A Farewell to Arms
(d) The Old Man and the Sea
8 Taylor Lautner starred as which character in The Twilight Saga movie series?
(a) Charlie Swan
(b) Edward Cullen
(c) Jasper Hale
(d) Jacob Black
9 Which NRL team has the colours, blue and white?
(a) New Zealand Warriors
(b) Parramatta Eels
(c) Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
(d) Newcastle Knights
10What was the last studio album to be released by Waylon Jennings before his death in 2002?
(a) Closing In on the Fire
(b) Right for the Time
(c) Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals & Dirt
(d) Ol’ Waylon Sings Ol’ Hank
SOMETHING TO PONDER: Passers-by couldn’t help but wonder about the story behind the placement of this small inflatable pool near the Ovens River in Templeton Street on Saturday morning. Was it a planned float down the river abandoned at the last minute? Recent strong winds having transported it from a nearby backyard, perhaps? We’re sure there’s a tale to be told.
wards where there was an election, only 13,342 or 81 per cent cast a vote.
If council manage to collect from 75 per cent of the 3110 who have failed to vote, then @ $90 a fine, their coffers will increase by close to $210,000.
I now await the November 26 meeting when a new mayor will be elected and I trust they will choose wisely as Dean’s boots will be hard to fill.
Ken Clarke OAM, Wangaratta
I HAVE never run the bulls in Spain
Or swum in the sea with sharks.
I have no wish to try skydiving
Risking life and limb for larks.
I have never strayed from the nuptial bed
‘I dare do all that may become a man’
As William Shakespeare said.
I love vegemite on toast
It’s the simple life for me.
I honour King and country
There is nowhere else I would rather be.
I read the daily papers
The news is always bad.
We’ll never have what we had before
The world’s gone completely mad. Court leniency is beyond belief
The victims never seem to matter. There’s more consideration for the thief Than the welfare of the latter.
If I could change just one thing
Back to when I was young.
It would be the free speech we had
Not forced to hold our tongue. There has to be a reason
For the economic slump.
Time to make some changes
Congratulations Donald Trump. Barry McArthur, Wangaratta
WE WILL REMEMBER:
Sub-Branch
Bailey watches on.
VETERANS remembered mates, young people expressed gratitude, and residents of all ages and backgrounds were drawn to the Wangaratta Cenotaph in Monday’s warm spring conditions, to pause together in reflection and mark Remembrance Day.
The ceremony in Wangaratta, like those held elsewhere in the municipality, as well as around Australia and internationally, recognised the 106th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War 1.
Every year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, millions pause in silence to remember and honour service per-
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sonnel who have died or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
For local Vietnam veteran Ross Benton, it’s always an emotional day, and he said as Monday’s service began, he found himself thinking of those he knew who had given of themselves for their country.
“It’s such an important day - a day we use to remember World War 1, but also to remember all those who have served,” he said.
Mr Benton laid a wreath during the ceremony on behalf of Viet-
LIFE-CHANGING:
Kokoda Track earlier this year.
nam veterans; it was one of many presented by veterans, local groups and schools, council, and the region’s state and federal members.
The reverence shown by youngsters as they bowed their heads in prayer and silence or laid the wreaths at the base of the cenotaph was a welcome sight for older members of the gathering.
“It’s wonderful, and it’s got to continue,” Mr Benton’s wife, Jan, said.
Vietnam veteran Peter Sedgwick - who has been busy in recent weeks assisting with the RSL Poppy Appeal - agreed it was vital to continue traditions such as Remembrance Day “to say thanks for all that has been done for us to
make this country so good”.
A catafalque party from the Army School of Transport stood respectful guard around the cenotaph during the service, with members of Wangaratta’s 33 Army Cadet Unit among those watching proceedings.
The Very Reverend Neil Hicks - Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral and Vicar General - led the gathering in prayer, while guest speakers Hayden Currie, John Blake and Makenzie Clark, recipients of the Bob Iskov Kokoda Scholarship, spoke about the life-changing experience afforded them to walk the Kokoda Track earlier this year.
“Each experience throughout the trip instilled gratitude for what
STANDING IN SUPPORT: Members of the 33 Army Cadet Unit Wangaratta were at the cenotaph for Monday’s service, after attending a morning service at the 2/24 memorial at the Wangaratta Cemetery on Sunday.
THE Wangaratta community again supported the RSL Poppy Appeal in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. Since 1919, Australians have united at 11am on November 11, taking a minute of silent reflection and proudly wearing the traditional poppy in remembrance of those who served
and sacrificed for their country.
The symbolism of the poppy stretches back to the battlefields following the end of World War 1, where poppies were the first signs of new life that grew on the ruined battlefields where so many were wounded or died.
The Wangaratta district
has a proud history of coming together not just to remember those lost in various conflicts, but also to support all who served, and continue to serve in defence of Australia.
“Although wearing a poppy is an international commemoration, it has real local outcomes,” Wangaratta RSL president Lieutenant Gen-
eral (Rtd) Ash Power said.
“Your donations directly assist local veterans in need to gain access to a range of supports, including crisis accommodation, emergency financial and employment support, physical and mental health support.
“With your help, we will honour the sacrifices they have made for us.”
I have; thanks to our soldiers, we are privileged to live safe and free,” John said.
Hayden said he had come to understand the courage, sacrifice, mateship and endurance shown by those who had served their country, while Makenzie said she had gained a greater appreciation of the importance of relationships over material belongings.
Wangaratta High School prefect Alison Jones read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’, while Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch president Lieutenant General (Retired) Ash Power delivered The Ode of Remembrance at Monday’s service, and bugler Ben Thomas played before all paused in silence to remember.
By JORDAN DUURSMA
WANGARATTA
Motor
Group’s Community Drive Day last Saturday was a resounding success, with members of the public helping ‘Pack the Patrol’ by donating non-perishable food items to support those in need within the community.
Rotary Club of Appin Park president Mick Maher, who was among those donating goods, while his members kept Woolworths donated sausages sizzling on the barbecue, said the event went off great.
“We have had a fair bit to do with the organisations involved and it’s always good to help those who are doing it a little tougher at the moment,” he said.
“We are encouraging our members and their friends to give where they can to support Pack the Patrol.
“I think it’s a great cause and we’re always happy to support initiatives like this.”
General manager of Wangaratta Motor Group, Jared Clark, said they were thrilled to see so many people come together to contribute to the Pack the Patrol initiative.
“It’s amazing to witness how the Wangaratta community can come out to help those who may be struggling,” he said.
“We are also incredibly grateful to Project 365, who generously donated a significant amount of non-perishable food to the collection.”
An exciting part of the Community Drive Day was delivery of a new Isuzu UTE MU-X to Project 365, to help the team travel around North East Victoria and beyond, spreading their message of positive mental health.
Mr Clark thanked everyone who attended, donated, and volunteered at the event.
“This is a great example of how businesses, charities, and individuals can work together to make a real difference,” he said.
“The whole team at Wangaratta Motor Group is proud to be involved in such important community projects.
“We are already looking forward to future initiatives like this and hope to continue supporting local organisations doing great work.”
The Pack the Patrol food drive is still underway until the end of November with the aim to fill a Nissan Patrol to the brim, which will then be distributed to local families in need just before Christmas through Loaves and Fishes, Christians Caring and Anglicare Victoria.
LEND A HELPING HAND: President of the Rotary Club of Appin Park Mick Maher is encouraging locals to do their bit and help those who are doing it tough.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
By SHANA MORGAN
FIREFIGHTERS will spend the rest of the week ensuring a serious bushfire that swept through tricky terrain at Eldorado on Monday does not re-ignite.
Country Fire Authority’s (CFA) District 23 operations manager, John Bigham, said a burn-off on private land days earlier was not extinguished properly and started up again at about 2pm on Monday.
GPS tracking yesterday revealed the fire had spread from the Cemetery Road property into national park in the Eldorado Historic Reserve, across a total of 10 hectares.
It came within 250 metres of homes on Percy Street and Woolshed Road, which were under threat from ember attack after the fire ran down Monument Hill.
Wangaratta police door-knocked
PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
13 Baker St, Wangaratta (03) 5798 3446 wangaratta@wholefoodsau.com
FIRE RAGED AT ELDORADO: 30 trucks and 165 firefighters were called to action. PHOTO: Shana Morgan
homes in the centre of town, advising residents to evacuate if they were worried they could not defend their homes.
Mr Bigham congratulated ground crews, who had to work slowly to
drag hoses up hills to expose tree roots and other hidden places where fire could still be burning.
“They’ve done a really good job to hold it,” he said.
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“It’s so difficult because of the rocks and the steepness of the terrain... It’s almost cliff-face firefighting.”
About 30 trucks and 165 firefighters from the CFA and Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) were on the scene, as well as a firebombing helicopter and a dozer to build a containment line along dry grass.
Brigades from Eldorado, Beechworth, Bowmans-Murmungee, Bowser, Chiltern, Everton, Glenrowan, Laceby West, Milawa, Oxley Flats, South Wangaratta, Springhurst, Stanley, Tarrawingee, Wangaratta and Wooragee attended the fire.
Mr Bigham said Friday will be another day of high fire danger, so crews will continue to monitor the fire during the week.
He expected control of the fire to be handed to DEPI yesterday evening or this morning.
WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host bingo at its clubrooms in Tara Court today from 1.30pm. Indoor carpet bowls will be held tomorrow from 1pm, cards (500) on Friday from 1.30pm, and indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 1pm, all in the clubrooms or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room.
OXLEY Garden Group’s next gathering will be held at Barry and Robyn Batten’s garden at 74 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa from 10am on Thursday, November 14. BYO cup, chair and a plate to share. All welcome. For details, phone Robyn on 5727 3833.
A WEEKEND of feasting, dancing and fun for the whole family awaits you in King Valley this Friday, November 15 to Sunday, November 17.
La Dolce Vita celebrates the ‘good life’ and this year there are nine participating wineries.
Starting on Friday evening and finishing later Sunday, this year’s event has something for both the experienced wine taster and those just wanting to enjoy a preChristmas catch-up with friends and family.
Each winery has planned activities that incorporate Italian flavours, energetic live music and fun wine tastings that revolve around learning more about the wine varieties the King Valley is famous for – Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.
The joy of King Valley is that as you travel in the region, you can see the rolling hills and vineyard dotted hillside slopes.
Natalie Pizzini, from Pizzini Wines, said it is a beautiful region to visit for a festival that
Valley’s festival of food, wine & fun
celebrates the sweet life.
“Tickets can be purchased online now and all weekend saving time at the gate, but for those wanting to make a last-minute decision, tickets can also be purchased at each participating winery,” she said.
La Dolce Vita ticket holders have entry into participating King Valley wineries where most wine tastings and entertainment are included.
“We encourage our visitors to come hungry, as each venue has a lunch menu for feasting,” Natalie said.
Feast, dance and taste great wines as you travel the King Valley. Plan your weekend and come spend time with family and friends in the stunning grounds of participating wineries. Celebrate King Valley’s sweet life!
“Plan your trip to each venue for the wines, but also for the food.
“You will not go hungry.
“Pack your hat and sunglasses as the weather is looking perfect.”
Visitors can plan their own progressive lunch and travel from venue to venue.
This year Brown Brothers, John Gehrig Wines, King River Estate, La Cantina, Darling Estate, Dal Zotto, Pizzini, Politini and Sambar Hills have each planned their menus with Italian flavours in mind giving you an Italian
experience without the need of a passport.
“From crafted sharing plates, pizza, arancini, gnocchi and Italian style sausages to Nonna’s cannoli and refreshing ice cream, the star of the event is always the food,” Wines of the King Valley president, Dean Cleave-Smith, said.
“Also look out for Friday night events, masterclasses and crafty kids’ activities”.
Visitors are able to buy their tickets online www. winesofthekingvalley.com.au.
By CORAL COOKSLEY
WITH everyone ready to party and travel after COV-
restrictions lifted three years ago Beechworth’s Drag’d Out Festival emerged with its glitz, glam and dazzle as an inclusive, safe, friendly and fun event for all ages drawing huge crowds from near and far.
“People wanted to see di erent parts of Australia, experience new things and were ready for festivals again,” Beechworth Drag’d Out Festival director Andrew Madden said.
“Live music took a hit and our timing for the first festival was pinnacle to its success with a massive commitment from the committee and performers as well.
“I think we’ve come a long way since COVID and the first Drag’d Out event.”
The success of the annual volunteer-run festival, that back again next month, has been attributed to the collective e ort of a dedicated committee while attracting high-profile performers from around the world, the nation, as well as locally.
The queer, inclusive festival with its diversity brings people together from all walks of life and ages celebrating everyone within the LGBTQIA+ community as well their allies.
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◆ FELINE HEALTH: If you suspect your can has FLUTD, you should contact your vet and start treatment as soon as possible.
with Dr Madeleine Bensley OVENS AND KIEWA VET
FELINE lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a group of symptoms a ecting the cat’s lower urinary system and bladder, which lead to di culty and discomfort urinating, and in severe cases can cause complete obstruction of the urinary tract.
Male cats are far more prone to obstruction due to their long and narrow urethra.
It can be very challenging to pin down the cause of urinary issues in cats as it can range from a minor inconvenience or change to their household routine to the build-up of crystals in their bladder.
Key symptoms of FLUTD
1. Irritability and restlessness
2. Blood in the urine
3. Frequent trips to the litter box and constant licking around the genitals
4. Straining while in a squatting position (often mistaken for constipation)
5. Urinating in unusual places about the house
Cases of obstruction - where cats are unable to pass any urine at all are extremely serious time sensitive cases that require immediate stabilisation and surgery to unblock the urethra.
Occasionally they need an additional surgery to remove crystals from the bladder. If left untreated the bladder can rupture, and the animal may die.
It is very important to present to your local vet at the first signs of FLUTD to start treatment as soon as possible.
THE GREAT HOTEL MASSACRE
DISTRICT hotels were laid low when the Licenses Reduction Board put the cleaner through almost half the hotels in the area.
The silver lining to the cloud of closure was the compensation paid.
The hotels a ected by having their licenses withdrawn included the Royal Oak at Carraragarmungee, the Bonthermabo Hotel at Boorhaman, the Royal Oak on the corner of Rowan and Grey streets, Wangaratta, the Albion Springhurst, the Albion Eldorado, and the Australia, which was possibly the oldest of the hotels to be delicensed, having been licensed for about 50 years.
IT feels as though the landscape has gone from winter to summer in just a couple of weeks.
Suddenly the green grass has turned brown, the water isn’t as cold and everything is bitingincluding mosquitoes.
I have had a few good reports of yellowbelly being caught in Lake Nillahcootie over the last week.
It was only a matter of time before my regular reporters starting advising me of their catches.
I’ve had reports of good numbers of yellowbelly being caught o the bank and from boats, using yabbies as bait.
Many have been small, but some have been very good size.
I’ve also seen photos of some nice Murray cod that have been caught at Lake Nillahcootie as well, including one over the maximum size of 75cm.
Closer to Wangaratta there has been increasing numbers of yellowbelly caught in the Ovens River using worms as bait.
Something fascinating about yellowbelly is their ability to change colour according to their surrounds.
In dirty, sandy coloured water like Lake Nillahcootie that can be very silver and pale on colour, whereas in the Ovens River in Wangaratta where the water is a lot clearer they can
me a deep dark green with a really golden stomach, leading to their real name.. golden perch.
In really dark tanin stained water, often found in private farm dams and lagoons along the river, they can me almost black in colour.
There have been a lot of Murray cod caught all around the region recently as by-catches to other species.
I myself have caught them while fishing for yellowbelly in the Ovens River, but I’ve also been catching them in smaller streams while chasing trout and redfin.
Anglers targeting yellowbelly in Lake Hume are also catching a lot more Murray cod now than ever before.
The amount of Murray cod turning up as a by-catch these days is something that I never even dreamed that I would see when I was a teenager back in the 1980s.
Of course, come December 1 when the cod season opens they will be nowhere to be seen.
That’s Murphy’s Law.
◆ CAREER HEADSTART: The Tools for Life program ensures apprentices have everything they need to start their careers.
THE Kincrome Tools for Life Program is back on and aims to set apprentices up for the best start to their career.
The program is filled with a broad range of tool kits to suit any apprentice from a variety of trades.
Tool kits within the program are designed with the apprentice in mind and range from simple chest tool kits to large workshop tool kits with over 500 pieces.
If an apprentice purchases one of the tool kits from the Tools for Life Program, they will also qualify for a free redemption product.
With 24 tool kits from the Evolution, Contour and O -Road ranges, the potential is limitless.
This includes the Evolution 277 piece Workshop Tool Kit.
with Dean Ackerly NORTH EAST FASTENERS
The Evolution range is designed in Australia and allows for value for money without compromising quality.
For more information on the Tools for Life Program, visit https://www.kincrome. com.au/tfl.
This tool kit has many premium features and trade tough tools for the professional user with a price that is also suitable for the home user.
with Politini Wines
perfect place to gather with family and friends for this weekend’s La Dolce Vita festival in the King Valley.
Enjoy a day of sampling exquisite wines and savouring delicious food, all while soaking in live entertainment at the winery, located just past Cheshunt.
Entertainment On Saturday, enjoy the sounds of talented Melbourne singer-songwriter, Ash Kennedy, and on Sunday unwind with acoustic covers by local solo artist, Je Cabalar.
Wine
The friendly cellar door team awaits, ready to guide you through a superb wine selection.
Discover unique Sicilian heritage wines like the bold Nero d’Avola and crisp Grecanico.
You can also try Zesty
Zizzu or our festival special, a sangria featuring our Amoroso, which is the perfect way to toast to La Dolce Vita.
Food Savour Sicilian favourites for lunch, which will be available both days from 12pm to 3pm.
Some of our signature dishes include:
Golden-fried arancini: Handcrafted traditional Sicilian rice balls served with napoli sauce, an Italian summer salad and crusty bread, that pairs well with their refreshing 2023 Vermentino.
Juicy Italian pork and fennel salsicce: Grilled to perfection served alongside traditional Sicilian caponata, cous cous and a garden salad.
A glass of our 2021 Nero d’Avola would be a perfect match.
Italian antipasto: A delightful selection of prosciuttowrapped melon, creamy mozzarella, black olives, sundried tomatoes, rocket and crusty bread. Try our Prosecco or Pinot Grigio for the ultimate antipasto and wine pairing.
Italian-style panini: Buffalo mozzarella with chargrilled eggplant and zucchini, tomato and rocket on a ciabatta roll or savoury porchetta and rocket on a ciabatta roll.
Dessert: Nonna’s cannoli or Italian continental-style sponge cake
Espresso co ee, tea and hot chocolate is also available at the pop-up co ee bar
Our bus policy is strictly by appointment only, so give us a call at 0427 567 377 to plan your visit.
For private lunches or inquiries, contact us at the same number or email enquiries@politiniwines.com. au.
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Mr Madden said performers want to be a part of the standout event because they see what the festival represents, is progressive, community inclusive and creates conversations.
“It’s a celebration of something that we all love which is the performance of drag and everyone loves drag shows,” he said.
Drag’d Out Beechworth clinched the well-being category in last year’s Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria’s (KABV) annual 41st Tidy Towns and Cities Sustainability Awards.
Organisers felt the award recognised Beechworth as a progressive and inclusive community, the huge e ort undertaken to stage the event, while an unexpected focus on wellbeing and mental health had unfolded.
“The festival lifts people’s spirits
and also answers a lot of questions for people living in the community who might have questioned their identities in various ways,” Mr Madden said.
“We have people who discovered they enjoy drag and have returned from year one to perform.
“We also have many people who regard the LGBTQIA+ community as normal now as they don’t see it as something weird and strange and see it as part of life.
“The festival is a safe entertainment space for people to express themselves while the energy created vibrates within the entire community.”
Committee member Scott Daintry said the committee is mindful of struggling young people where they have a chance to attend the festival, feel safe and be themselves on the day.
“They feel comfortable and
Among them are free familyfriendly and youth events, bingo, and trivia on Saturday while a cabaret spectacular for the after party is set to have sensational performances, glitzy costumes, and a chance to sing the night away to favourite classics.
“There is something for everyone on the day,” Mr Madden said.
“Come along and hit the ground running as we’re going to put on a fantastic Saturday.”
Hinged on volunteers to help run the event, Mr Daintry, having grown up in a volunteering family, said it doesn’t feel like work as people tend to gravitate towards something they have an interest in.
grown and each year they’re back and we couldn’t run the festival without them.”
Drag’d Out Beechworth will also be hosting the free Rainbow Ball again this year for young people and allies between the ages of 12 to 20 where registrations can be made by visiting the Drag’d Out website.
The ball has been made possible by funding from an Indigo Shire Council grant as well as one from pride group Midsumma Festival Incorporated.
come to a space with other likeminded people in an environment where they’re accepted by everyone and that’s important,” he said.
Facing a challenging economic climate, this year’s event has been
scaled down to a one-day community-focused and a ordable festival featuring an action-packed full day of fabulous and fun activities on Saturday, November 23 from 9am to 1am on Sunday, November 24.
“When we created the festival, it was quite incredible as we had people knocking our door down to volunteer,” he said.
“Volunteer numbers have
Planning is already underway for next year’s exciting festival to return as a bigger and bolder event with the full three-day program and full cast of performers. For more information about Drag’d Out Beechworth and what’s on for the Saturday program visit www.dragdoutbeechworth.com.au.
EVEN in the best workplaces there may be times when issues arise.
O en they will be minor and can be worked out easily.
But sometimes the situation will be more complex.
When a problem arises, decide whether speaking to your manager is the best approach.
Although it can be hard, it’s important to try to deal with workplace issues straight away otherwise they can get worse.
You may not feel able to speak with your manager.
Whether due of the seriousness of the issue or because you feel your manager is part of the problem - for example, if you have been the subject of discrimination.
In this case, you could speak to a more senior manager, a Human Resources o cer or the Fair Work
Ombudsman.
How to approach a di cult conversation:
Be prepared - have all the facts and relevant information with you; Plan what you want to say and what you want to get out of the conversation, this will give you a better chance of resolving the issue;
Be open and exible to the options this way you and your employer should be able to nd the solution that best suits everyone involved;
Remember, your employer may not know they have done anything wrong, so try to remain calm during any discussions; and Know where you can go for further support or advice.
For more information, visit the Fair Work Ombudsman at www. fairwork.gov.au.
IT is important to understand your workplace rights and responsibilities in regards to pay and conditions, health and safety and workplace bullying. By law, your employer is responsible for:
Making sure the work environment is safe and providing appropriate protective equipment if necessary; Their workers are free from discrimination and bullying; and That workers receive all entitlements in terms of pay and conditions.
As a worker, you are responsible for:
Understanding the conditions of your employment, including your rate of pay, working hours and your entitlements for breaks, leave
and public holidays;
Working in a way that is not harmful to the health and safety of yourself or others and knowing what to do if you think your employer is not meeting their responsibilities;
Know your rights in regards to discrimination and bullying and know what to do if you experience or witness this in your workplace;
Have access to all of the appropriate safety gear and equipment and know what to do in the event of an accident; and
Know where to get help on workplace health and safety issues relevant to your state or territory.
For more information visit www.jobjumpstart.gov.au or the Fair Work Ombudsman website at www.fairwork.gov.au.
IN an age where we are becoming increasingly aware of the harmful e ects of toxins in our food and environment, one area often overlooked is the cookware we use.
Many traditional non-stick pans are coated with chemicals like PTFE (Teflon) and PFOA, which can release toxic fumes when overheated, potentially harming our health.
The risks are especially concerning when these chemicals leach into the food we prepare, contributing to long-term health issues such as hormone disruption and carcinogenic effects.
This is where brands like Solidteknics and Neoflam are leading the change with safer alternatives.
Solidteknics cookware,
with Kacey and Jerry O’Callaghan WHOLEFOODS
crafted from durable, toxin-free materials like stainless steel and seasoned cast iron, o ers a healthier cooking surface free from harmful coatings.
Their innovative design not only ensures long-lasting durability but also promotes even heat distribution, minimising the risk of hot spots that can cause uneven cooking.
Solidteknics is Australian made and owned and comes with a multi-century warranty.
It is an investment for life, you’ll never have to replace your pans again.
Neoflam, on the other hand, focuses on eco-friendly, non-
HAVE you ever heard a ringing or buzzing sound, but you cannot find where it comes from?
It can be quite confusing.
toxic ceramics and non-stick coatings made from natural minerals.
Their cookware is free from harmful chemicals like PFAS, PFOA, and PTFE, making it a safer choice for your family and the environment.
These materials provide non-stick performance without compromising safety or health.
Switching to toxin-free cookware like Solidteknics and Neoflam not only reduces exposure to harmful chemicals but also supports a cleaner, more sustainable approach to cooking.
By choosing healthier cookware, we take an important step toward protecting our health while creating a safer kitchen environment for ourselves and future generations.
You may eventually realise that there is a sound in your ears or a “head noise”.
The medical term for this is tinnitus.
There are two pronunciations: tinn-i-tus, or tinneye-tus.
There are several reasons why tinnitus can occur.
Any reduction in hearing can lead to tinnitus.
If a person has been exposed to loud noise, the ears will often “ring” - due to hair cell mechanisms in the cochlea (our hearing organ).
We recommend wearing hearing protection to avoid this and to also protect these sensitive hair cells.
Another cause of tinnitus can occur when the pressure in the middle ears is not quite right and some ringing might be noticed until the Eustachian tubes “pop”, allowing the pressure to equalise.
Chewing or doing the “Valsalva manoeuvre” - where you pinch your nose, keep your mouth closed and blow air into the ears – can also help equalise this pressure.
Wax blockage can also cause tinnitus.
Sometimes ear-drops or ear-sprays can helptalk to your local pharmacist about these options.
Some people get so much wax that they need to
see a professional for removal - either a GP, an audiologist or an Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) specialist.
You can call our clinic to make a wax removal appointment if you are interested (and please, never use cotton swabs or other objects to try to remove wax yourself).
Sometimes, the cause of tinnitus cannot be pinpointed.
For some people, tinnitus will come and go.
For others, it is a constant sound which they learn to live with and to manage.
A lot of people notice these sounds but can ignore them successfully.
Other people have a hard time coping with their tinnitus.
Be wary if you see ads on the internet claiming to cure tinnitus because they rarely work.
In our audiology education article next month, we will explore some strategies which can help you manage your tinnitus.
If you do have di culty managing tinnitus, please book in to see an audiologist for support.
If you would like to make an appointment at Wangaratta Audiology with one of our audiologists, please contact the clinic on (03) 5722 4433.
1. BROWN BROTHERS
ENTERTAINMENT
SAT -
Jeff Cabalar
Red Brick Radio
SUN -
Me and The Girl
DJ John Course
LUNCH SAT & SUN
House capocollo
Pickled sardine
Polenta chips
Fried barramundi
Kingfish carpaccio
Salt & pepper squid
Warmed mixed olives
Salt & vinegar puffed tendon
Garden greens
Grilled flatbread w hummus
Cheese boards
Hazelnut parfait
2. JOHN GEHRIG WINES
ENTERTAINMENT
SAT & SUN -
Lawn games
Kids activities
LUNCH SAT & SUN
Antipasti platters
Arancini
Hot chips
Macaron & wine matching platter
3. KING RIVER ESTATE
ENTERTAINMENT
SAT & SUN -
Jack & Sophie
Kids activities
LUNCH SAT & SUN
King Valley BBQ - meat & salad platters
Cheese platters
Woodfired pizzas
4. LA CANTINA
ENTERTAINMENT
SAT & SUN -
Bruno Spiller
Local market stalls
Kids activities
5. DARLING
ENTERTAINMENT
SAT & SUN -
Good tunes
6. DAL
LUNCH SAT & SUN
Antipasti plate
Polenta chips
Nonna’s lasagna
Arancini
Falsomagro
Meiterranean vegetable stack
Gnocchi Bolognese
Gnocchi Meiterranean
Kids meals
Desserts
LUNCH SAT & SUN
Rolled goats cheese w focaccia & honey
Polenta chips
Koombahla sausages
Wine spritzer
ENTERTAINMENT
FRI - The Friesians
SAT & SUN -
Scott & Amanda
Kids activities
7.
ENTERTAINMENT
SAT & SUN -
Paris
Bric Brac
Kids activities
Wine masterclasses
ENTERTAINMENT
SAT - Ash Kennedy
SUN - Jeff Cabalar
DINNER FRI
Cicchetti | wood-fired pizzas | pasta
LUNCH SAT & SUN
Antipasti
Fries
Arancini
Porchetta rolls
Wood-fired pizzas
Salt & pepper calamari
Lamb & chicken arrosticini
Pasta Parmesan wheel
Mini Bomboloni
Gelati
LUNCH SAT & SUN
Antipasti
Arancini
Kids gnocchi
Rigatoni
Caprese salad
Tuscan style chicken
Gnocchi Bolognese
Gnocchi creamy mushroom
Gnocchi lamb ragu
Tiramisu trio
Ice creams
Desserts
LUNCH SAT & SUN
Arancini w Napoli
Antipasti plate
Salsicce
Panini
ENTERTAINMENT
SATThe Bin Chickens
Kids activities
Nonna’s cannoli
Italian sponge cake
Coffee, tea & hot chocolate
LUNCH SAT
SAT ONLY. CLOSED SUN
Arancini
Hot chips
Bao buns
Smash burger taco
Coffee & cake
turn up the
ENJOY two days, two vibes when Brown Brothers winery and vineyard in Milawa welcomes visitors this weekend to its Spring Wine & Food Festival, as part of La Dolce Vita 2024.
On Saturday from 10am until 5pm, visitors can ease into the weekend as part of a relaxed day with immersive tastings at the cellar door, exclusive Patricia masterclasses in the family cellar and a long lunch in the restaurant (bookings required), or settle on the lawn and order from the full bar or grazing menu, with live acoustic sets providing the soundtrack for the afternoon.
On Sunday from 10am until 6pm, Brown Brothers will turn up the tempo with its very first Sunday Session.
Club-king DJ John Course will be spinning the decks throughout the afternoon, joined by lo-
cal favourites, Me & The Girl, with striking and powerful vocals complementing the scenic setting.
Known for his pivotal influence on the Australian house music scene, DJ John Course was monumental in pushing the sound into local venues and festival stages.
His infusion of contemporary hits with his old-school spinning roots has contributed to the development of the genre in modern music, with emerging artists drawing sonic and artistic inspiration from his signature, vocal-driven sound.
John continues to be a prominent name in Australian music, performing at iconic venues this year like the MCG Grand Final Village, The Emerson and Poof Doof.
He also continues to mentor the next generation of artists as
New exhibitions at Wangaratta Art Gallery
HEAR artists in conversation this Saturday, November 16 at the Wangaratta Art Gallery, when the gallery celebrates the opening of two very special exhibitions, Counterparts: Expanded Textile Practices and Material Implications.
Material Implications artists Carole Wilson and Tim Craker will speak about their exhibition at 11.30am, and Counterparts: Expanded Textile Practices artists Hannah Gartside and Britt Salt will be in conversation at 2pm, before the exhibitions are officially launched at 2.30pm.
Both exhibitions will be opened by Rural City of Wangaratta manager arts culture and events, Simone Nolan, and refreshments will be served, with free tickets available at wangarattaartgallery.com.au.
a founder of Vicious Recordings, discovering artists like Madison Avenue, Rogue Traders, Peking Duk and Dirty South.
In addition to spinning 90s and 2000s dance classics amongst the vines, John has also been working on a setlist capturing the experience of enjoying Brown Brothers Top 20 wines, filled with funky tracks, sure to get you out of your seat.
The zesty and crisp Brown Brothers Prosecco NV has been paired with Daft Punk’s One More Time, the incredibly popular Cienna Salted Caramel has been paired with Fred Again & Obongjayar’s I Adore You, and Calvin Harris’ Summer is best listened to with a glass of Moscato Sauvignon Blanc on a warm day.
For a taste of what to expect, listen to a full preview of
The three-day Folk Rhythm & Life Festival will take place from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8 this year, with a lineup featuring over 60 acts and more to be announced. This year’s event will once again take place at the Bilyana Natural Amphitheatre in Eldorado, celebrating music and the bush, with DJs, a big kids village, workshops, comedians, singing and dancing, food and beer. Camping is on site and in the National Park, with shuttle buses to take visitors the 1.5km from the car park to site, and tickets are available now at www.bilyana.com.au.
PIANIST Mark Bolsius will be joined by versatile vocalist and clarinet player Jane Still, for a Steinway on Stage performance at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Wednesday, December 11 at 6pm. It will be the final Steinway on Stage under the auspice of Wangaratta Arts Council, with all invited to enjoy the last of the intimate twilight concerts, where audience members gather on the Alpine MDF stage around the Steinway grand piano. Tickets are available now at wpacc.com.au.
AUSTRALIA’s longest running tribute to iconic band, Fleetwood Mac, will play at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this Friday, November 15 at 8pm.
Running in the Shadows explores the music of Fleetwood Mac as part of a high energy show which has played to capacity crowds across the country and internationally.
The six-piece rock band explores Fleetwood Mac’s extensive back catalogue, covering all the classic ballads, blues and rock songs from their five decade plus career including Gypsy, Landslide, Don’t Stop, Rhiannon, Dreams, Everywhere, Go Your Own Way, The Chain and many more.
Tickets available at wpacc.com.au or by calling 5722 8105.
Call the Wangaratta Chronicle on (03) 57230113 or email us at edit.chronicle@nemedia.com.au
DJ John Course’s wine pairing setlist on Spotify. Sunday will be the perfect mix of music, food and wine –with an all-day grazing menu, a Spritz Bar to cool everyone down, and favourite Brown Brothers wines, local beers, ciders and non-alcoholic tipples ready to sip.
Tickets for the Brown Brothers Sunday session can be purchased for $15 per adult at Eventbrite, or you can see DJ John Course as part of your ticket for the Wines of the King Valley La Dolce Vita festival.
(La Dolce Vita ticket holders attending the Sunday Session must still have a ticket by visiting Eventbrite and selecting the La Dolce Vita ticket option - free of charge - as it needs to be presented with their La Dolce Vita wristband and tumbler on entry).
BRING family and friends and enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars at Merriwa Park when the annual Outdoor Ball is held on Saturday, February 15 next year from 6pm to 10pm. Hear the vibrant sounds of one of Australia’s top Latin bands, Zona 7 and dance the night away, with local beers, wines and food available for purchase and a photo booth on site to capture memories. While entry is free for all, a premium table in a prime viewing area for up to 10 guests can be reserved for just $100 by visiting events.humanitix. com/2025-wangarattaoutdoor-ball-table-bookings.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A rejection of your attempt to be friendly leaves you with two choices: Try again or give up. If you want to make another effort, go slowly. Let things develop without pressure.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It could be a problem dealing with unfamiliar people who do things differently from what you’re used to. But rely on your strong sense of purpose to get you through this difficult period.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) To avoid neglecting a personal matter because of a demanding new workplace schedule, start prioritizing immediately. Knowing how to apportion your time takes a little while to set up.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It won’t be easy to avoid some of the pressures that come with change. Best advice: Take things a step at a time, and you’ll be less likely to trip up when things are in a chaotic state.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A much-talkedabout workplace change could be coming up soon. Be sure to get all the details involved in the process, and once you have them, you can decide how you want to deal with it.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might still believe that your trust was betrayed, although the facts would appear to prove the opposite. But by the week’s end, you should learn something that will help set the record straight.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Holiday plans could be a challenge because of shifting circumstances. But a more settled period starts by midweek, allowing you to firm up your plan-making once and for all.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The facts continue to be on your side. So, make use of them when dealing with any challenge to your stated position. Also, open your mind to an offer of help from an unlikely source.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) There still could be a communication problem holding up the resolution of a troublesome situation. Stay with it, and eventually, your message will get through and be understood.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A possible change in your workplace schedule might create a chaotic situation for a while. But once things begin to settle down, you might find that this could work to your advantage.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A recent job-linked decision might need to be reassessed because of the possibility of finding benefits that you might have overlooked. Check out all related data to help in the search.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A personal situation you agreed to might not be as acceptable to the other person who is involved in the matter. Avoid pressuring and bullying. Instead, seek common ground by talking things through.
Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands
THREE of Australia’s most celebrated comedians are hitting the road and heading to the King Valley for a show at the Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall on Friday night.
Adelaide Fringe Comedy award winner Kel Balnaves, Rusty Berther of Scared Weird Little Guy fame, and Damian Callinan, making a return to the region, are climbing into Kel’s 1996 VS Commodore for a trip to the valley to present a night of laughs.
The event is being supported by King Valley Arts Presents, following on from the success of Damain Callinan’s performance of Mayor For a Day at the Edi Upper Hall, which received a rousing response.
King Valley Arts president Anita Laurence said live comedy per-
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formances at rural halls had been among the favourite forms of entertainment for local audiences looking for a fun night out.
Earlier this year, King Valley Arts Presents brought four diverse shows to different local venues, as part of the Regional Arts Victoria’s Connecting Places program.
“It’s a great way to connect with the different halls and local community groups, and it provides an opportunity for the community to get together and socialise,” Ms Laurence said.
“We’re really pleased to be able to present this show in partnership with the Myrrhee hall committee and the support of the performers.”
Damian Callinan is an multi award-winning comedian, actor and writer who brought his heartwarming show Double Feature to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre late last year.
Kel Balnaves is a laconic storyteller with a keen eye for those everyday things we all experience, and he’s been performing at festivals like the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival for well over 10 years, as well completing outback tours across the country in his beloved Commodore.
Rusty Berther is an accomplished, all-round entertainer and musician who plays a variety of instruments including guitar, ukulele, banjo, harmonica and double bass, but is probably still best known for his time as part of the hilarious Scared Weird Little Guys.
Together they promise a night of non-stop laughs during their visit to the Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall on Friday, November 15, with doors open at 6pm and the show to start at 7pm.
All are welcome, with tickets $20 available from trybooking.com/ CVRFO (byo snacks and drinks) and espresso coffee, hot chocolate and tea will be available on the night.
By ANITA MCPHERSON
COMMUNITY members from across the King Valley and beyond, gathered to honour those who suffered and lost their lives while serving our nation during local services held on Remembrance Day.
In Oxley, up to 200 people gathered at the Oxley Memorial, where they were welcomed by Oxley Residents Association member, Jamie Boatwood.
Students from Oxley and Milawa primary schools sang Spirit of Anzacs and I Am Australian, before Flanders Fields was presented by Zac Williamson (from Milawa Primary School) and Harriet Day (from Oxley Primary School).
This year the community was delighted to welcome Back to Bangka author Georgina Banks to the ceremony, who gave a moving and engaging address, telling everyone about the two Cheshunt
nurses - Georgina’s greataunt, Sister Dorothy ‘Bud’ Elmes, and Sister Caroline Ennis - who were killed after being evacuated from Singapore on the Vyner Brooke on February 12, 1942.
Members of both women’s families were in attendance and were grateful to Georgina for sharing Bud and Caroline’s stories with those who knew of them, and those who were hearing it for the first time.
Crosses had been placed at the memorial for the service with the names of each fallen service person - 70 for World War 1 and 30 for World War 2 - and wreaths were laid by representatives of the RSL, Vietnam Veterans, the community, schools and local government.
Students Tyrone Lowen (Oxley Primary School) and Jack Conroy (Milawa Primary School) read the ode;
THE Moyhu Action Group has invited members of Victoria Police (Eastern Region) to a community meeting being held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall in Moyhu on Wednesday, November 13 at 7pm.
The purpose of the meeting is for residents living in the Moyhu response zone to be updated on the progress of filling the vacant position of police officer at Moyhu, and to participate in a discussion focusing on the high number of recent incidents requiring police attendance in the area, with all interested welcome to attend.
THE next Moyhu Lions Country Market will be held on Saturday, November 16.
There will be an array of stalls, live music, a Lions breakfast and coffee available, plus a chance to win a $100 meat voucher in the raffle (to be drawn at 11am), just in time for Christmas.
A COMMUNITY event to celebrate 200 years since explorers Hume and Hovell passed through Moyhu in 1824, and 150 years of Moyhu Primary School, will be held on Saturday, November 23 in Moyhu.
A street parade will leave Carl Schulz Reserve at 10.30am heading to Moyhu Primary School, which will host a country fair from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
There will be historic demonstrations and displays including blacksmithing, yarn spinning, whip cracking vintage cars and tractors, and entertainment for families including live music, novelty races like a horseshoe toss and egg and spoon races, and much more, with entry $5 per person.
LOCAL MEMORIAL: Marjorie and Leanne Jenvey were among those to gather in the former Whitfield RSL hall for the service, which featured a display of names of returned service personnel known to be interred or commemorated at the Whitefield Cemetery.
the participation of students ensuring the significance of the day will be carried forward by the next generation.
At Whitfield just before 11am, almost every seat was filled at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall (former Whitfield RSL) for a brief but moving service led by Terry Cork.
This year, Leanne Jenvey had displayed the names of returned service person-
Anita McPherson
nel who are known to be interred or commemorated at the Whitefield Cemetery; her mother Marjorie Jenvey among the long-time residents calling on their own memories to help with a project Leanne is undertaking to identify and confirm a number of community members who are believed to be at rest within the historic cemetery in Hyem.
Whitfield Primary School students were among around 80 people in attendance - all pausing in quiet reflection as they observed a minute’s silence in honour of those who died in service to our country.
Following the service, everyone enjoyed a traditional morning tea and the chance to catch up.
About 20 people came together for the Remembrance Day service held at 9am on Monday at the memorial in the Moyhu Lions Park with the proceedings conducted by Craig Thorp of the Moyhu Action Group, with Wangaratta’s Ben Thomas playing the bugle.
An extensive display of red poppies was provided by the Moyhu CWA, and Moyhu Lions Club provided a cuppa after the service - held early to allow residents to attend other events at 11am.
The Cheshunt Craft Group had also contributed commemorative poppies for the service.
37 Rowan Street, Wangaratta 3677
Meet Bernie Finn
Bernie Finn, Senate Candidate for Family First, will be attending a public meeting at Merriwa Park, Wangaratta on Wednesday, November 13 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Contact Michael White 0427 526 034.
Authorised by Lyle Shelton, Family First Party, Level 19, 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
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Thursday 28th November, 6:30pm North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve, 7 Detour Road, North Wangaratta. All Members Welcome
CONCRETING, big or small jobs, paths, driveways, shed slabs, verandahs, 15 years experience. For a free quote phone Trev Anderson on 0422 200 761.
PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs, commercial, industrial renovations. Phone Juliano 0412 597 482.
PLASTERER, no job too small. Ph 0424 911 161.
TILING, wall/ floor, bathrooms, renovations. Phone Claude 0435 945 513.
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Earthworks, available for all your earthworks needsyard clean ups, stump removals, driveways, material supply and spreading, rural work and more. Call Marcus on 0491 094 545.
Are you interested in driving positive change and collaborating with like-minded individuals in a dynamic, community based aged care organisation?
The Opportunity: An opportunity has arisen for a voluntary Board Director to join our highly experienced, skills-based Board of Directors for a 3-year term.
This role is suited to dedicated individuals looking to a make a difference in a well-established aged care organisation. A background with a strong focus on service delivery in a consumer-centred environment would also be advantageous.
Why Join Us? As a Board Director of Cooinda, you will play a crucial role in guiding the organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring we continue to provide exceptional services for older people.
About Cooinda: We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in our region by providing innovative, individualised care that reflects Benalla’s community life and individual needs. Cooinda was established in 1969 by a small group of community members and volunteers as a secure place where older people could live. Today Cooinda provides a home and award-winning excellence in person centred care for up to 82 older people in a state-of-the-art facility.
Cooinda also provides community care services including domestic assistance, personal care, home care packages and short-term restorative care along with 67 on-site, independent retirement living villas offering traditional and modern living.
To register your interest please contact Alanna Burnell, Human Resources Coordinator on (03) 5761 3325 or alannaburnell@cooinda.org.au and a current Board member will contact you to discuss the position. 144110
Wangaratta / Wodonga
CPP5.2 - $121,250 - $132,764 per annum (plus superannuation)
Ongoing & Fixed Term Fixed Term until 6/6/2025 - Full Time
The Practice Leader is responsible for providing expert case advice and leadership, supporting and developing child protection practitioners in the integration of theory and practice while demonstrating expertise through case management. The role supports practice to develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and promotes the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes. The role may also undertake case practice quality audits and provide regular practice forums and reflective practice sessions. A core requirement of this role includes a case carrying component, commensurate with other responsibilities.
(Operations & Services Positions)
Jubilee Golf Club are on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to join our team and play a pivotal role in our Pro-Shop and golfing facilities area.
As part of our dynamic team, you’ll have opportunities for growth, development, and a chance to work in a picturesque setting. The ideal candidates will exhibit flexibility in working varied shifts across a 7-day roster, including weekdays, weekends and public holidays. MiClub golf timesheet and competition software is used (full training will be provided). Responsible Service of Alcohol Certification (or willingness to obtain).
If you’re excited about being part of our team, we encourage you to enquire or submit your cover letter and resume to: The Secretary, 0437 800 982 pinjarra.1@bigpond.com
Application closing date Friday, November 29, 2024
Wangaratta / Wodonga
CPP5.1 - $109,730 - $121,247 per annum (plus superannuation) Ongoing & Fixed Term Fixed Term until 30/6/2027- Full Time
To be an effective Senior Child Protection Practitioner, you will have a strong sense of social justice and understand that families are complex, with their own unique histories. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners in the development of plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people.
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The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required, including weekends to ensure the wellbeing of children.
You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice. Contact for further information: Tammy Robl tammy.robl@dffh.vic.gov.au
Reference number: DFFH/COPL/399458
Applications close: 19 November 2024
For more information about this opportunity, please go to www.careers.vic.gov.au and download a position description to view departmental information, the selection criteria, our pre employment screening requirements and our Diversity and Inclusion commitments. RS2511
At the CPP5.1 Senior Practitioner level, you will supervise team members in daily tasks through a structured and supportive learning program. This role will hold a caseload commensurate with supervisory responsibilities. The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required, including weekends to ensure the wellbeing of children.
You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.
Contact for further information: Lisa Moss-Holland lisa.moss-holland@dffh.vic.gov.au
Reference number: DFFH/COPL/0381445
Applications close: 19 November 2024
For more information about this opportunity, please go to www.careers.vic.gov.au and download a position description to view departmental information, the selection criteria, our pre employment screening requirements and our Diversity and Inclusion commitments.
About North East Media (NEM)
NEM is an independent family owned media company with community and farming newspapers, magazines and websites across North East VIC, Southern and Central NSW.
The Wangaratta Division is responsible for a group of regular print and digital publications, including the tri weekly Wangaratta Chronicle and weekly Ovens and Murray Advertiser. We also have special publications, including North East Living Magazine, North East Tourist News, North East Farmer, Southern Farmer, North East Kids and Footy Focus.
Who are we looking for?
The Wangaratta Division is looking for a driven and committed individual to join our advertising sales team, responsible for managing existing clients while growing your own sales.
The ideal candidate will have:
•At least 2 years’ sales experience (sales of advertising in multi-media is a plus, not essential)
•The capacity to see opportunities and market trends and a drive to achieve results to help our business grow
•Effective communication skills (verbal and written), enabling connection with a wide range of people across various industries
•The capability to sustain existing relationships and continuously build new ones
•An excellent work ethic and organisational skills (including maintaining current records in our company CRM program) enabling you to consistently meet deadlines and achieve your sales targets.
•The ability to collaborate (including with your manager, sales colleagues, our editors and graphic designers) to ensure seamless execution of advertising campaigns
•A motor vehicle and a current driver’s licence
What are we offering?
A full-time position with an attractive remuneration package comprising a base salary, commission and employer superannuation contributions.
While this is a maternity leave position, we envisage that the role will lead to an ongoing employment opportunity at the at the end of the 12 month maternity leave period.
How to apply
If you are self-motivated, results-orientated and looking for a challenge in the media environment, forward your resume and covering letter to: Kevin Spendier Advertising Manager kspendier@nemedia.com.au
1 Girl, 4 Boys Jack Russell pups, ready to go from November 12, Microchipped, vaccinated and wormed.
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Birthday Michael
Wishing
a wonderful day!
Lots of love, Peter xoxo
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JACKSON (Wise), Irene Rita.
Dear Aunty Irene, You were so much like our Mum; loving, caring, devoted. We will miss you dearly, Forever in our hearts.
~ Love Diane, Atla, Leonie, Pat, Alan, Sandy, Hev, Ross, Wendy, Reg and family.
KEOGH (nee Gray), Valerie Edna.
29/12/1938 - 10/11/2024
Valerie ‘Val’ Keogh, born in Benalla on December 29, 1938 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Aged 85 years.
Cherished wife of Michael for 64 years.
Much loved mother of Graeme, Jenny and Darren. Loved mother-in-law to Marianne, Roger and Charmaine (dec).
Adored Grandmother of Laura, Andrew, Mitchell, Crystal, Samantha and Jayden. Great-Grandmother of Jack, Josh and Milly.
Valerie was a kind, deeply generous and cheeky soul.
“Forever in our hearts”
McINNES (Bradshaw), Helen Elizabeth “Nellie”. 22/3/1933 – 23/10/2024
“Little Jimmy” Tireless worker that never stopped. Whether on the trusty XR 100 bike going around the livestock or the Grey Fergie doing the same, always in the shearing shed sorting wool and on the broom no matter what time of day.
Wore out a spade and garden fork weeding the roses or the veggie garden and surrounding the house.
Loved all the grandkids and greatgrandkids as all grandmothers do. After a lifetime of hard work, it was nice you passed peacefully in your sleep, knowing what the dementia had taken from you.
Will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
~ Your loving son, Bill.
NEWTON, Dianne Helen.
18/7/1961 – 8/11/2024
Passed away peacefully with family by her side. Much loved partner of Noel. Loving Mum of Michaela, Jacinta, Michael and Louise. Cherished Nan of India and Anika. Mother-in-law of Michael and Jack. You left a space no-one can fill, We miss you and we always will.
KEOGH
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Valerie ‘Val’ Keogh will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Friday, November 15, 2024 commencing at 2pm. Burial will follow the service at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. Valerie’s service can be viewed via livestream at https://masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/ Mason Park Funerals 5721 5060 masonpark.com.au
NEWTON
The service to celebrate the life of Dianne Helen Newton will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10.30am. Burial will follow at the Whitefield General Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made online in memory of Dianne to The Border Cancer Hospital at www.awcancertrust.org.au
To reflect Dianne’s bright personality please consider wearing bright colours. Mason Park Funerals 5721 5060 masonpark.com.au
McINNES, Nellie. 22/3/1933 – 23/10/2024
Just an enormous thank you to all that attended Mum’s funeral to celebrate her life. Especially those that travelled from both ends of Victoria and lower NSW. She would’ve had a wry smile of deep appreciation for everyone that attended. ~ Bill.
Thank you to all.
WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Kurt Hickling went along to Merriwa Park on Saturday morning to capture some of the action and excitement of the junior tennis. Photographs can be purchased at the Wangaratta Chronicle office.
A1: WANGARATTA breathed some life into its season with a strong away win against YMGCR on Saturday.
Trevor Selwood, Adrian Pantling, Jan Hermassoo and Greg McDonald were under the pump after losing the first six ends of their match against former Wang player Ian Brimblecombe, however they were able to rally and win 19-17 despite winning only nine ends to YMGCR’s 12.
Maurie Braden, Rho Smith, Brian Challman and Gerald Brown never looked back after winning six shots on the first end of their game and were untroubled in winning 26-15, while Phil Davern, Mark Allan, Greg Braden and Graeme Smith also won comfortably 20-14.
The only hiccup for Wang was Chris Randell’s rink dropping 14 shots over the last three ends to lose by six, 22-28.
Final scores: Wangaratta 16 pts 87 shots def YMGCR 2 pts 74 shots.
Wangaratta hosts top of the ladder Myrtleford this weekend.
A4: Wangaratta suffered a big loss at home to North Albury on Saturday.
Terry Johnson’s rink came closest to a win for Wang, losing 20-24, but Peter Selwood (12-29), Nev Jones (1030) and Richie Allan (10-33) all went
down by big margins.
Final scores: Wangaratta 0 pts 52 shots lost to North Albury 18 pts 116 shots.
Wang will travel to Rutherglen next week.
A5: Wangaratta had a close win at home against YMGCR on Saturday.
Graeme Norman, Sussan Singleton, John Keen and Bob Edwards were the big winners for the home side, 29-11, while Ken Essenhigh, Chris Bell, Paul King and Ryan Mullavey snuck home by the barest of margins 20-19.
Lyn Kahlefeldt’s rink went down 12-23.
Final scores: Wangaratta 12 pts 61 shots lost to Commercial Club 24 pts 53 shots.
In other local games Milawa 12 pts 67 shots def Wodonga 2 pts 42 shots.
Wang travel to Dederang next week and Milawa host Yackandandah.
B1: Wang received a forfeit on Saturday as Rutherglen were unable to field enough players to make a game.
Scores: Wang 14 pts 10 shots def Rutherglen (forfeit) 0 pts 0 shots.
Local side Moyhu 2 pts 49 shots lost to Myrtleford 12 pts 64 shots at home.
Wangaratta host Yarrawonga next week and Moyhu travel to St James.
BOWLING STRONG: Wangaratta bowler John Kane starts off a new end. INSET: A THINKING GAME: Michael Howard has his line set and is ready to deliver. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling
DESPITE slightly overcast conditions, it was another gorgeous day for round five of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Croquet and Pickleball Club’s aggregate tennis competition.
It certainly was a hotly contested round, with many sections only decided by a handful of games, and plenty of players drawing in their sections.
Section one saw Matt Allen reign supreme with a score of 23-14, just ahead of Sam Allen (20-13) and John Brunner (18-15).
The closest margin of the top section came from Joe Allen, whose score of 14-22 managed to edge out Mark Wettern (13-24).
In section two, Mark Brown saluted with 22-16, slightly ahead of Kevin Callahan and Ryan Patterson, who drew on 20-17 apiece.
Henry Dean and Brian Scobie trailed behind, and were also unable to be split on 17-23 each.
Matt Curran and Barry Sullivan were trying to one-up each other all day in section three, with Curran finishing with 20-11 ahead of Sullivan on 20-14.
Mike Lairson (19-16) wasn’t too far off the pace, ahead of Frank Harris on 16-17.
Brett McClen brought up the rear with 7-24.
Section four saw Mandy Allen take top honours with her 24-14, comfortably ahead of Maree Sullivan on 21-14.
Shane Flynn (17-18) and Jim Gales (17-23) were next on the leaderboards, with Michelle Flynn coming in with 13-23.
In section five, Andew Cope produced a strong performance to take
the win 21-14, ahead of competitive scores from Riley Minns and Alan Busk (19-16).
Mark Gorman trailed with 11-24.
Section six was the closest of the day, with just four games separating top from bottom.
Russel O’Brien finished marginally ahead of the competition with a score of 23-20, while Peter Curran and Pat Flynn couldn’t be separated on 22-21.
Peter Lewis was not too far behind the pack with his 19-24.
In section seven, Amy Lairson was the clear frontrunner with scores of 24-11, ahead of Sue Piper (19-20) and Geoff Davidson (17-21).
Terry Flynn wasn’t far from the podium with his 16-21,
tied with Max McAuliffe. Section eight was taken out by a whisker by John Shanley (21-16), narrowly beating out Matilda Dean (20-12).
Susie Rudd wasn’t too far behind on 16-17, with Peter Ablazej and Robyn Snowden coming in next with 12-20 each.
Results:
Section: 1 - Matt Allen 23-14, Sam Allen 20-13, John Brunner 18-15, Joe Allen 14-22, Mark Wettern 1324.
Section: 2 - Mark Brown 22-16, Kevin Callahan 20-17, Ryan Patterson 20-17, Henry Dean 17-23, Brian Scobie 17-23.
Section: 3 - Matt Curran 20-11, Barry Sullivan 20-14, Mike Lairson
19-16, Frank Harris 16-17, Brett McClen 7-24.
Section: 4 - Mandy Allen 24-14, Maree Sullivan 21-14, Shane Flynn 17-18, Jim Gales 17-23, Michelle Flynn 13-23.
Section: 5 - Andrew Cope 21-14, Riley Minns 19-16, Alan Busk 19-16, Mark Gorman 11-24.
Section: 6 - Russel O’Brien 23-20, Peter Curran 22-21, Pat Flynn 22-21, Peter Lewis 19-24.
Section: 7 - Amy Lairson 24-11, Sue Piper 19-20, Geoff Davidson 1721, Terry Flynn 16-21, Max McAuliffe 16-21.
Section: 8 - John Shanley 21-16, Matilda Dean 20-12, Susie Rudd 16-17, Peter Ablazej 12-20, Robyn Snowden 12-20.
NETRA tennis action continues
THE scintillating tennis action of the North East Regional Tennis Association’s competition continued on the weekend with round four. Results as follows:
Section A Wang Hardcourt 5-47 def Corowa Blue 1-31, Everton Red 4-39 def Boorhamam 2-27, Corowa Red 5-43 def Everton Blue 1-21.
Section B Wooragee Blue 5-45 def Corowa United Yellow 1-28, Wahnation 4-41 def Wahgunyah Deep Heat 2-30, Wahgunyah Warriors 6-48 def Corowa United Red 0-11. Under 15
Wahgunyah Black 7-42 def Corowa Demons 0-7, Rutherglen 6-41 def Corowa Popyrin 1-20.
LADDERS
Section A
Corowa Red 24, Wang Hardcourt 21, Corowa Blue 17, Everton Red 11, Everton Blue 6, Boorhaman 5.
Section B
Wahgunyah Red 26, Wahgunyah Warriors 16, Wahnation 16, Corowa United Red 12, Wooragee Blue 9.5, Wooragee Red 5.5, Corowa United Yellow 0. Under 15
Wahgunyah Black 16, Corowa Demons 8, Rutherglen 7, Corowa Popyrin 1, Wahgunyah Gold 0.
By NATHAN DE VRIES
TWO members of Wangaratta’s Loong Fu Pai Martial Arts Club had their skills and knowledge tested to the limit over the weekend as they underwent their gradings for higher honours.
On Sunday, Ryan Mansfield and Hayden Cole were put through their paces, with Mansfield trying for his first kyu - the last grade before a black belt - while Cole went for his nidan (second level black belt).
In attendance to observe and to assist with the grading were 10 black belt members from the Melbourne dojo, as well as Loong Fu Pai founder and master Kancho Terry Lim.
The two were assessed on their aptitude and understanding of the various areas of their training, including sparring, choreographed kata move sets, self-defence
and weapon skills. Dai sensei Andrew Worland of the Wangaratta dojo said the gradings were intense assessments, but his pupils performed very well.
“They both passed with flying colours,” he said.
“Ryan displayed a high standard - he had to do eight single spars, had to fight
By ROWAN BARROW
A TEAM from Wangaratta District Specialist School attended the Athletics Victoria-All School State Championships over two weekends recently at Albert Park Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne.
The team of five flew into their fifth and sixth events of this season and created new challenges for their opponents from across the state.
This cohort of multiclass athletes included a talent pool from all schools, including independent, pri-
vate and athletics clubs.
The team produced several personal best and podium wins.
With all five students producing a top two place in their respective events over the past two weeks, they are now eligible for selection into the Athletics Victoria track and field team, to compete at the Athletics Australia All Schools National Championships in Brisbane. Thanks to all staff and community members for the ongoing support of this group of very talented athletes.
four at a time for 45 seconds, display nine katas which are pre-rehearsed moves, some self-defence moves.
“He had to defend himself against weapons, using aikijutsu and nagewaza (judo throws).
“Hayden was going for his second-degree black belt, that was fairly involved.
“He had to do 11 of the Loong Fu Pai katas, he had to do the same amount of sparring but obviously a fair bit more was expected of Hayden.
“He had to make his own katas up – one was a weapon kata, and he chose a bokken (wooden sword), it had to go for at least a minute, as well as
an unarmed kata of his own.”
“Both did really well, and were both supported by the Melbourne black belts.
“We couldn’t do it without them, there aren’t that many black belts around Wangaratta in our style – and obviously having Kancho, the master of our style there is quite significant.”
Worland said passing the grading was a result of years of hard work, dedication and training.
“Obviously martial arts is a personal thing and it’s a reflection of how much time they’ve put in,” he said.
“With football, it’s a team effort but there are always people who stand out, but for a personal sport like martial arts, you get out what you put in.
“Hayden’s been training for 13 years - he’s only 19, it’s a big part of his life and it’s shaped who he is.
“Ryan trained for a good five or six years before he moved away, he came back 18 months ago to rejoin, and he’s come out in leaps and bounds.”
The senior class at the Loong Fu Pai Martial Arts Club in Wangaratta trains Tuesdays from 6pm at St Bernard’s Primary School Hall.
TERRY Flynn looks to put some backspin on the ball at WLTCP senior aggregate tennis on Saturday afternoon.
Full aggregate round results on page 14.
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Ledger sees potential for ‘All Kinds Of Folk’ after Crown Oaks Group 1
WHILE she didn’t set the world on fire at Flemington, the sky is the limit for Ledger Racing’s All Kinds Of Folk.
The three-year-old filly took to the track in the $1 million Group 1 Crown Oaks on Thursday afternoon, and gained valuable experience at the top level of racing, despite running 13th out of the field of 14.
Against a quality field, All Kinds Of Folk fought hard and kept pace throughout the 2500m, but wasn’t able to get into a good position
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to finish in contention.
Trainer John Ledger said it was a commendable effort to make it to a Group 1, and All Kinds Of Folk would benefit from the experience.
“That level, it’s the ultimate event at any industry or any sport you play, it’s always fantastic,” he said.
“We’ve been there before but many years ago, unfor-
tunately, and not enough in recent years, so it’s good to get back down there.
“She didn’t disgrace herself, but she was never a winning chance once they turned for home.
“She was broken in and went all the way to a Group 1 in one prep, which is a very big journey for a baby.
“It was a throw at the stumps and it was good for her future.
“She does have talent, she ran fourth in a Group 2 which showed us we weren’t
dreaming, she really does have ability, but it was a bit much at a young age.”
The Crown Oaks was taken out by Treasurethe Moment, which also started her journey with the Wangaratta-based stable, having been broken in and educated before being send back to the owners.
Ledger said All Kinds Of Folk had earned some time off before preparations for her next race begin.
“She’ll go to the paddock this week, have a month off, then she’ll kick off back in
Melbourne and head to Sydney for their autumn campaign and chase another Oaks,” he said.
“It’s pretty normal for them to come back better horses next year after their initial campaign and a spell.
“Next time, they have one little run up and go to their first race, then three or four races and you’re at the grand final, not nine races in.
“It works a lot different from this point on in her career, so that’s exciting as well.
“We can add blinkers, we
didn’t go for blinkers this time on purpose because we were still wanting her to learn how to be a racehorse.
“We have worked her once in blinkers and she went super, so this time she’d go to blinkers early on in the prep.”
In more local horse racing news, the Wangaratta Turf Club is gearing up for their Insite Real Estate Christmas Part Races following the success of their Melbourne Cup Day meet. Punters will flock trackside on Saturday, December 7.
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