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TIME TO SAY GOODBYE OUTGOING Wangaratta High School acting principal Michelle Bootes is handing over the reins to new executive principal Dave Armstrong this week. Ms Bootes, pictured with students Parker Lappin, Callum Box Corsini and Zoe Taurega-Green, spoke The Chronicle about the challenges of 2021 and what life after teaching holds. Story page 5 PHOTO: Kurits Hickling
Hub on the move Pangerang g g Communityy House to establish mobile service for district communities
A MOBILE community hub set to boost connections and learning opportunities in the district‘s smaller communities will hit the road later this year, thanks to a $542,850 Federal Government grant. Wangaratta’s Pangerang Community House, partnering with the Upper Murray Regional Neighbourhood House Network, has received the funding through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program to
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develop the ‘neighbourhood house on wheels’. Pangerang Community House executive officer Tennille Hall said the hub would take the form of a truck which would travel to local communities to provide opportunities to
“learn, create and connect”, by removing barriers to participation such as transport, costs and accessibility. “We have definitely identified a need for more programs and activities in our smaller communities,” Ms Hall said. Through discussions with those communities, a program of activities and workshops will be developed for delivery in townships within the Rural City of Wangaratta and neighbouring districts,
with regular visits planned. “The idea is to have drawers in the truck which can be interchangeable depending on the programs we’re conducting – for instance, depending on whether communities are interested in something like arts and mosaics, or family history,” Ms Hall said. The aim will be to offer opportunities for connection to alleviate social isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing.
It will also assist newcomers to the region to connect with their community – known to be important in the event of emergency and for general wellbeing. “We hope to be out in the community two to three days a week, and then have the truck available for community use on the other days,” Ms Hall said. With space and parking at a premium around its Ovens Street base, Ms Hall said the mobile hub would allow
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Pangerang to conduct programs attached to facilities such as halls, and broaden opportunities for locals to access its activities. It will also enable the community house to continue to extend the reach of its federally–funded Be Connected program, which has been working since 2019 to train volunteer mentors to improve the digital skills knowledge of people aged over 50. ■ Continued page 4
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THE culmination of many months of hard work by many within the community saw the successful draw of the Appin Park Rotary Club Community Raffle on Friday night, with Karl and Jeanette Schulze of Rosebud the lucky winners of the grand prize of a new Toyota Yaris. Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees picked their winning ticket from more than 22,000 entries, to rousing applause of around 30 people attending the event at the Wangaratta Motor Group showrooms on Tone Road. Mayor Rees was quick to e phone and inform the Schulze family of their good fortune. “I couldn’t believe it...we enter many raffles but never expect to win,” Jeanette said. “It was quite a surprise...I’d forgotten all about the entry, which we lodged at the Wangaratta RSL while enjoying a meal with friend Chris Douglas when visiting the city back in November.” The Schulze’s only relocated to a retirement village in Rosebud last year, after having lived the past 33 years as active members in the Bright community. “We were involved with the local Lions club so we know all about how important community fundraising is,” said Jeanette. Appin Park Rotary Club vice president Geoff Dinning said more than 35 local community organisations and clubs had participated in the community raffle, able to keep $2 from every $3 ticket sold. “Some have been able to raise many thousands of
dollars,” he said. “Our club uses some of the proceeds to help sponsor some of the prizes, with other proceeds going to $1000 scholarships to local secondary schools, and to help fund a new public gazebo being built at the Wangaratta Cemetery costing around $12,000.” Alex Carmody sold the most tickets raising significant funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, which he has championed locally for more than 50 years. Mr Dinning thanked all the wonderful sponsors, with mayor Rees indicating council - which supported this year’s raffle to the tune of $15,000 was keen to be involved again for the next annual raffle.
RAFFLE SUPPORT: Pictured at Friday evening’s draw of the Appin Park Rotary Club Community Raffle are (from left) club vice president Geoff Dinning, Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees, Wangaratta Motor Group general manager Jarred Clark, and Bernie McBain of Wangaratta Toyota. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison
Raffle winners are:
• 1st prize – Karl Schulze from Rosebud (Toyota Yaris from Wang Motor Group); • 2nd prize – Terry Hallinan from Milawa ($4000 travel voucher from Travel N Cruise); • 3rd prize – Philip Campbell (trailer, cage and goods inside trailer from Wang Trailers); • 4th prize – Tyson Chivers from Wangaratta ($2000 whitegoods pack from Birite Wangaratta; • 5th prize – Doreen Wessel from Wangaratta ($1000 grocery voucher from IGA); • 6th prize – Lois Knox from Wangaratta ($500 APCO fuel voucher); • 7th prize – Trevor Gunn from Wangaratta ($500 meat voucher from Your Everyday Gourmet); and • 8th prize – Margaret Soltau from Wangaratta ($250 bakery voucher from Shelley’s Bakehouse & $250 vegetable voucher from La Bella Rocca)
Kitchen Table Conversations set for return VICTORIAN Independent Senate candidate, Susan Benedyka, is calling for the use of Kitchen Table Conversations to help shape her election commitments. Ms Benedyka had previously used these conversations as part of election campaigns as a founding member of Voices 4 Indi and in her experiences with grassroots independent candidates across Victoria. A resident of Byawatha, she said feedback from Kitchen Table Conversations would ensure her
ly in the lead up to the 2013 election which saw Cathy McGowan elected to Parliament. All Victorians can participate in Kitchen Table Conversations by downloading a guide from Ms Benedyka’s website susanbenedyka.com. Feedback is open until April 10. Anyone seeking more information is encouraged to attend an online Susan’s Senate Session on Tuesday, March 15 from 6-7pm. Register at https://susanbenedyka.com/event/.
election commitments were in the best interests of Victoria and its people. “I’m encouraging people from across Victoria to come together with their families, friends or colleagues and have respectful conversations,” she said. “I want to know what matters to Victorians, what unites us and what Victorians expect from their senators.” Ms Benedyka said these conversations were used prominent-
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For Colin and co, life is all about sharing hot rod joy By JEFF ZEUSCHNER, jzeuschner@ nemedia.com.au COLIN Holmes loves his hot rods. And he enthusiastically shared his passion with those admiring his brightly red coloured 1928 Ford Tudor glistening in the sun, as its chromed 383 Stroker motor gurgled the beast to life at the Wangaratta Showgrounds yesterday. His impressive fully steel bodied vehicle, together with another 120 others from across Victoria and New South Wales, drew hundreds of spectators for the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club’s show ‘n’ shine event. “I’ve had this one for around three years, and I’ve got a Roadster at home back in Bendigo,” said Colin. “I just love to drive it...cruising at around 80 to 90kph, drawing reactions from other motorists.” Like many at the weekend event, Colin and partner Marcia Bourke participate in hot rod events across the state, with another show at Echuca/ Moama this weekend their next destination. “We just love coming back to Wang for this event,” said Colin. “I’m originally from Corowa and am a past club member, so it’s great catching up, and also meeting new people. “This weekend’s event in particular has been exceptional...having the event at the showgrounds, where we’ve been able to camp, is a great idea and we’ve been spoiled with a barbecue dinner by the Lions club, pancake
RED DELIGHT: Colin Holmes with his 1928 Ford Tudor, which was admired by many at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on the weekend. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner breakfasts and an official dinner at the Wangaratta clubrooms. “Most people participated in the poker run on Saturday morning, cruising over to Greta, then to Winton and driving around the track, then back home. “The worst part about it was the cost of fuel...$2.58 for premium unleaded and she eats it up...that outing was about $50 bucks worth...it’s an ex-
pensive hobby, but we love it.” Club member and event assistant coordinator Col Smith, said the weekend’s show had been a tremendous success. “We had a fabulous turnout with the 121 entries well up on the previous event. “Most of the vehicles have been from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, with a few from the 60s.
“They would be on average worth around $70,000 to $80,000, but certainly there are a few here worth upwards of $150,000. “If I had a shed big enough I’d like to take them all.” Mr Smith said the club appreciated council making the showgrounds available, and with even better facilities planned for the precinct, the event was likely to remain there.
Waking up to Sunrise in Wangaratta for the Tour de Cure By JEFF ZEUSCHNER WANGARATTA is being beamed into households across the nation this morning as it hosts riders from Tour de Cure. Longtime participant and Channel Seven Sunrise sports
presenter Mark Beretta OAM (pictured) was among the first group of more than 150 riders and support crew in the Tour de Cure who arrived in Wangaratta last night, having cycled the 211km distance from Bendigo. Sunrise was doing live crosses to Wangaratta this
morning, at around 6.30am and 8.30am, near the Sydney Stockbridge at Apex Park, supported by Visit Victoria. While those riders who arrived in Wangaratta yesterday will head off this morning for Beechworth, a second group will arrive this afternoon and
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Dean Woods service at WPACC tomorrow THE life of cycling great Dean Woods will be celebrated in a service at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow morning. Woods, who gathered four Olympic medals during his career – including gold as part of the Australian team pursuit squad in 1984 – and was a three–time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, passed away on the Gold Coast on March 3 aged 55, following a battle with cancer. He retained strong links to his hometown, where he was widely respected as a businessman, family man, mentor and friend. Tomorrow’s service will be held at the WPACC from 11am, followed by private burial. All attendees at the WPACC must show proof of vaccination. The service will be livestreamed and available to view at northeastfunerals.com.au/ live–streaming/.
Police probe a hit, run crash WANGARATTA police are seeking to speak with witnesses to a hit and run collision which occurred on the Great Alpine Road last month. Two utility vehicles are believed to have collided in the Wangaratta–bound lane just prior to Wangaratta’s Parfitt Road turn–off at around 11.35am on February 5. Anyone with information or dash–cam footage of the incident is urged to contact First Constable Akers at Wangaratta Police Station on 5723 0888.
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Headlines from last week’s editions of Wangaratta Chronicle Monday, March 7 Vale Dean Woods TRIBUTES have continued to flow for one of Wangaratta’s Growth plans before favourite sons, Dean VALE council DEAN Woods, who passed WOODS away in a Queensland hospital on Thursday afternoon, surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer. A post on his Facebook page that afternoon broke the news to the world and paid tribute to Dean, who was just 55. “Today our boy rode his final lap. He’ll be missed by everybody whose lives he touched,” the post on Thursday afternoon read. “Admired, loved and respected by all. A truly iconic legend.” Wednesday, March 9 Station designs arrive NEW designs show that a pedestrian underpass will replace two existing footbridges at Wangaratta tv Railway Station to accommodate double stacked Inland Rail Station designs arrive trains in future years. The Australian Rail Track Corporation released designs for the new works on Monday showing a completely revamped station precinct that will include the relocation of the existing track and platform on the eastern side of the station to run parallel with the existing track. Key improvements include a new access area to the station from the Spearing Street side of the tracks which will further connect the whole station area to the newly revamped railway precinct and CBD. Friday, March 11 Sewage on stand-by UNDERGROUND tanks will store sewage at several of Wangaratta’s future housing estates to accommodate short-term capacity issues Sewage on stand-by across the city’s sewer network and treatment plant. Residential growth in Wangaratta’s south and north west over the past few years has exceeded North East Water’s (NEW) projections and part of the plan to accommodate new development is to slowly release waste from 150 kilolitre tanks into the sewer network during off-peak times. The tanks will be three metres in diametre x 21 metres long and made out of fibreglass, with each tank servicing 115 land lots.
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TRIBUTES have continued to flow for one of Wangaratta’s favourite sons, Dean Woods, who passed away in a Queensland hospital on Thursday afternoon, surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer. A post on his Facebook page that afternoon broke the news to the world and paid tribute to Dean, who was just 55. “Today our boy rode his final lap. He’ll be missed by everybody whose lives he touched,” the post on Thursday afternoon read. “Admired, loved and respected by all. A truly iconic legend.” Dean leaves behind wife Megan and daughters Paris, Kennedy and Devon. Dean rose to worldwide fame when as the youngest member of the Australian team pursuit squad, they upset the favoured United States quartet to win the gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Their win over the Americans brought the regime of national coach Charlie Walsh to widespread attention and marked the start of a sustained era of international success for the Australian track program. Mr Walsh said in a Sport Australia Hall Of Fame statement that he was thankful to
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have had Woods as a friend. “There are people in life we admire, and Dean Woods was one of those,” he said of his fellow Hall of Fame member. “(He) was an exceptional cyclist and an even better person. “Whatever others were capable of doing, he had to do it, and if possible, better. “He always sought to treat others with respect and dignity.” Dean won another three Olympic medals after the LA gold including a silver and bronze at the 1988 Seoul Games and returned in 1996 to claim bronze in the team pursuit at the Atlanta Olympics. He was a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist who also set a world record and four national records, won three world championships and 20 national titles. But for those who knew him in Wangaratta his incredible sporting achievements were just one part of the amiable, respected businessman, family man, mentor and friend. ■ Continued page 22
FOND MEMORIES: Dean Woods is pictured being welcomed back to Wangaratta by 7000 people in a home town parade on the morning of September 15, 1984. Around Dean‘s neck proudly hangs the gold medal he won with the Aussie pursuit team at the 1984 Atlanta Olympics.
A DEVELOPMENT plan proposing more than 200 new residential lots off Worland Street has been lodged with the Rural City of Wangaratta. And the public has until this Friday to lodge any submissions on the Wangaratta North West Growth Area Precinct 2 Development Plan Proposal for 28-62 Worland Road, Wangaratta. Precinct 2 comprises four parcels of land held in four different ownerships. The total area is approximately 20 hectares with frontage to Worland Road and Cruse Street. Under the plan there is: Ƕ +-*1$.$*) *! ++-*3$ǰ mately 235 new residential lots with an average lot size between 600-700m2 and a range of lots sizes between 500m2 - 2000m2; Ƕ - /$*) *! ) 2 '* ' access road network with two new intersections to Worland Road and two new intersections to Cruse Street; Ƕ - /$*) *! /2* ) 2 passive open spaces that will also serve to protect remnant native vegetation; and Ƕ +-*1$.$*) *! ./*-( 2 / - drainage infrastructure including a bio-retention basin located adjacent Worland Road and connection through to the existing storm water network along Currawong Drive to the east. ■ Continued page 2
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include the relocation of the existing track and platform on the eastern side of the station to run parallel with the existing track. Key improvements include a new access area
to the station from the Spearing Street side of the tracks which will further connect the whole station area to the newly revamped railway precinct and CBD. Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees expects the works to cost in excess of $15 million based on the cost of the works council undertook on the railway precinct on the eastern side of the station. He noted that the design
of works on the western side of the train tracks would be most welcome as that area has been “an eyesore” for the last 50 years. “Councillors are in support of the ARTC’s designs, the parking and improvements to the Spearing Street side that are practically an increase to the size of our CBD,” he said. “It will allow for all-day
parking and connect well to the new railway precinct. “With council spending $6.5m to improve the railway precinct, we believe ARTC will spend in the vicinity of $15m and it will make it a recognised area for the Rural City of Wangaratta. “It will create the investment opportunities in the future because there is a big commercial area
and there are a number of businesses that could change hands over the years and get rejuvenated.” There has been some conjecture around the underpass model from the Wangaratta Rail Action Group, which maintains its belief that the better option would have been to lower the tracks to accommodate the double stacked trains. ■ Continued page 2
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On-site sewage tanks to buy time on sewer issues stalling residential development
UNDERGROUND tanks will store sewage at several of Wangaratta’s future housing estates to accommodate short-term capacity issues across the city’s sewer network and treatment plant. Residential growth in Wangaratta’s south and north west over the past few years has exceeded North East Water’s (NEW) projections and part of the plan to accommodate new development is to slowly release waste from 150 kilolitre
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tanks into the sewer network during off-peak times. The tanks will be three metres in diametre x 21 metres long and made out of fibreglass, with each tank servicing 115 land lots. Developers will pay a share of the required infrastructure as part of the
normal headworks fees. In several years’ time once the sewer system capacity is upgraded, the tanks may be removed, they could be incorporated into the longer term solution, or have another use such as stormwater collection. Connection approvals to the sewer network were temporarily paused for new developments in selected growth areas of the city last year, and an engineering firm was engaged to inves-
tigate solutions to system capacity issues. Rebecca Jhonston, NEW executive planning and infrastructure, said while long-term growth master planning remains a priority for North East Water, a shortterm option would allow connections to recommence within one to three years. “The short-term option would involve a number of small-scale storage tanks installed safely below ground in selected new development
areas,” Ms Jhonston said. “Waste could then be gradually released into the existing sewer network as capacity allowed, for example during off peak times. “Once the tanks are in place, it would enable some new development in the short-term taking pressure off the current sewer system.” Ms Jhonston said NEW will be undertaking further detailed engineering and feasibility assessments and costings to progress the
option, including further engagement with developers about their contribution to the new infrastructure. “We will also be working collaboratively with the Rural City of Wangaratta to determine the next steps of implementing this concept into development planning,” she said. “Developers are encouraged to continue to engage with us early to discuss options for their development.” ■ Continued page 2
CULTURAL awareness will be pushed to the fore this month, as the North East unites in Wangaratta to celebrate Harmony Day. At least 12 different cultures are set to be represented at the King George V Gardens on March 26, which aims to embrace cultural differences and break down a range of barriers for new residents. North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) outreach worker Su Ingleton believes celebrating Harmony Day is an important READY TO CELEBRATE: Suree Intaramat, Winnie Chang and daughter, Preeti Verma, Katriona Cardigan, Robert day to acknowledge a range of Chatfield, Jessica Winter, Michelle Bester, Jeanette Payne, Roweena Swain, Chela Escalante and Peter Swain cultures outside of traditional are excited to come together for Harmony Day. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ceremonies. diles and furry animals to show “Harmony Day is gazetted by Day will see a traditional Australian moved to the region. “It’s important we’re introduc- people what sort of creatures we the United Nations as a world cel- barbecue provided, while emerebration of being united,” she said. gency services personnel will also ing people from overseas to our have in Australia and how to treat them with respect. “It’s really important to us be- be on hand to make themselves Australian lifestyle,” she said. “Harmony Day was very “Having the emergency sercause we have a small number of known to migrant populations. Children will be granted a vices crews there, it’s important muted last year with COVID-19 people from a great number of countries here in the North East. passport for the day, and will re- for people coming from overseas restrictions - a lot of people who “It allows us to emphasise dif- ceive a prize if they visit each of to recognise those uniforms as have moved here in the last two ferent cultures - we’ll have 12 the cultural gazebos and have friendly and as people who will and a half years will have never experienced a harmony day.” be able to help them. different gazebos with Dutch, their passport stamped. The free event will run from “We’ll also have Snake Safe VicMs Ingleton said the day would Italian, Japanese, Chinese etc be an important stepping stone toria there - they’ll be showing off 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, March representation.” Starting from 12pm, Harmony for families who had recently different snakes, spiders, croco- 26 at King George V Gardens.
Mobile service for district communities GETTING MOBILE: Pangerang Community House executive officer Tennille Hall and board chair Allan Thrum are looking forward to taking programs to smaller communities in the district, thanks to a Federal Government grant. PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling
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From page 1 The program aims to address the region’s low ranking on the Australian Digital Inclusion Index, by bolstering locals’ skills and confidence in using the internet and digital devices, and has made significant advances – particularly during the COVID–19 pandemic. Wherever it travels to, the hub will have people on board to offer digital support, including accessing the internet and learning how to use their devices, and will have some devices on board for community use. The second component of the project will be the mobile community hub‘s capacity to be set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds during any future emergency evacuation centre activation due to events such as fires or floods. It will offer a place where evacuees can gather and support each other, have a cup of tea, undertake art and craft activities, access digital devices and the internet, or attend workshops. There is also potential to have
a cinema attached. “We know this kind of social connection has a really positive effect on wellbeing,” Ms Hall said. “We are so grateful to have been awarded the funds for this project, and feel it will be a fantastic community asset, which could potentially act as a model to develop other similar mobile hubs, in other parts of Victoria.” A project worker will be ap-
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pointed to oversee the initiative, and an advisory group will be formed comprising stakeholders representing a broad range of service providers in the region. “We will then start consulting with communities to understand what their needs are, and of course purchasing and fitting out the truck,” Ms Hall said. “We hope with the right fit– out, we will also be able to hire
out the truck to schools and groups for their fundraising objectives. “I’m really excited, and we have great support from the Rural City of Wangaratta, Albury–Wodonga Health, and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, our peak body, who could all see the benefits.” Ms Hall said it was hoped the truck would be purchased by June or July.
MR DEAN WOODS OAM 1966 - 2022 Mr Dean Anthony Woods OAM believed in achieving the impossible and inspired so many Australians in his years of service to the sport of cycling. A four-time Olympic Games and five-time Commonwealth Games medallist, Mr Woods is regarded as one of Australia’s most successful cyclists. The three-time Olympian made his mark on the cycling world during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games where, as an 18-year-old, he played a pivotal role in Australia’s against-the-odds win in the 4000m team pursuit event against team USA. During his career, he would go on to set one world record, four national records and win 20 national titles and 15 state championships. All these achievements cemented Mr Woods’ place in Australian sporting history as one of the all-time greats of cycling. A Wangaratta boy, through and through, he worked and lived in the town he loved so much until his passing. On behalf of the people of Victoria, I recognise, celebrate and thank Mr Woods for the memories he gave us and all that he achieved in life. In Sympathy, Hon. Dan Andrews MP Premier of Victoria
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Michelle follows new passion High school acting principal departing to pursue lockdown pastime of cheesemaking
WANGARATTA High School acting principal Michelle Bootes’ retirement from teaching will see her move on to pursue her COVID-19 lockdown interest - cheesemaking. Michelle had been an assistant principal at the high school for five years before she took on the acting principal role at the start of 2021, following the departure of executive principal Brad Moyle. What was to be a short stint stretched through last year until a new executive principal could be secured, and with the pandemic impacting the travel plans of new leader Dave Armstrong’s relocation from Vanuatu, Michelle agreed to stay on for the beginning of the 2022 school year. Through the disruptions of 2021, including COVID-19-related school closures, strict requirements around the reporting of close contacts, and subsequent teacher shortages, Michelle said she was proud that the school had continued along its improvement journey. “The leadership team still met pretty much every day in whatever way we could, and continued to work through COVID,” she said. “Term four was horrendous as we moved into contact tracing; I was putting in 110 hour weeks for about four weeks there, which was exhausting and very stressful, including having to close the school. “We had to close one week because too many staff members were primary close contacts, and in a school of 650 students, the amount of paperwork throughout that situation was huge.” Michelle also returned to the class-
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room during the pandemic, teaching maths and psychology classes. Despite this hectic period, as she prepares to take the rest of the year off on long service leave before officially retiring at the end of January, 2023, Michelle said she’d carry with her wonderful memories of her time at the school. “I love Wangaratta High School,” she said. “Even though the community does not always think the school is the place to be, we have exceptional facilities here - the best I’ve ever worked in. “There’s our SEAL (Select Entry and Accelerated Learning) program, our amazing band program, our tech facilities - there’s a niche for kids to be developed in every area, lots of opportunities. “It’s a very calm learning environment, and I’m proud of what we’ve done in my time here.” Michelle said she had been interested in cheesemaking before the pandemic, but had extended that passion through the lockdowns of the past two years. “I’ve always been interested in being able to make cheese, and to swap with friends who are winemakers,” she said. “During lockdowns, it was an outlet; it’s one of those mindful activities that allow you to just focus on that for a while.
“Each style has a different process, and there are different stages to follow: heating the milk, adding the cultures, putting it in a water bath for a set amount of time.\” Michelle favours French-style cheeses, including French Neufchatel and Brie Nuit, as well as washed rind cheese, and loves to bring out the results of her work when visitors drop by. With husband Ross, she has a property at Benalla which boasts more than 45 different fruit and nut trees, and it’s these which offer variation to both the cheeses and the salamis she enjoys producing. “All going well with COVID, I have my name down for a French cheesemaking tour next year, which will follow up on the cheesemaking course I did in midFebruary in Melbourne,” she said. Michelle hopes this could eventually lead to the creation of a business, but in the meantime, she’s ready to relax and enjoy her leave after a busy couple of years. Her final days at Wangaratta High School last week drew to a close the education career she began in her native NSW before relocating to Euroa, where she spent six months at Euroa Primary School and then 15 years at the secondary college. “I’ve loved working with young people; I love seeing them develop and become successful young adults,” she said. “It’s been a privilege for me to work here with the very caring staff, who are dedicated to our young people, and there is a fair bit of sadness as I say goodbye.”
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MOVING ON: Michelle Bootes has departed the role of WHS acting principal, heading for long service leave before her official retirement from teaching. New executive principal Dave Armstrong will commence at the school tomorrow. PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling
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Cheers to a good local hops harvest IT’S enough to bring a smile to the face of any beer drinker. Confirmation that this season’s hops harvest has begun, and is looking the goods, is great news for not just beer drinkers though. The ongoing expansion and success of hops operations, such as Ellerslie at Myrrhee, underpins Australia’s buoyant and expanding domestic and international markets. Hops have been grown in local valleys from more than 100 years, and they are a critical part of the region’s diverse agriculture and horticulture industries. The hops are used by both large and boutique brewers, and the industry continues to pump millions upon millions of local dollars in King and Alpine valley economies.
A great weekend back to normality TENTS, motorhomes and caravans in the Wangaratta showgrounds, local caravan parks, and dotted throughout the countryside was a great sight to see over this, the Labour Day weekend. Tens of thousands of people made the most the autumn weather to enjoy the North East, with the strong visitation yet another positive step in economic recovery and life ‘normality’ after the challenges of the COVID pandemic in the past two years. Wangaratta shared in the weekend spoils yesterday, with a strong showing at the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club’s show ‘n’ shine event, the Wangaratta Harness Racing Club’s Pacing Cup, and season opener for the Wangaratta Devils.
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FACEBOOK users have commented on capacity issues across Wangaratta’s sewer network and treatment plant, which will see underground tanks installed at future housing estates.
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Brian Thorburn: Seems septic to me. Julie Roberts: Putting necessary infrastructure in place post development is just asking for a world hurt!!! Kim Winnell: Oh! The smell..
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FACEBOOK users also commented on Wangaratta’s preparedness in the event of extreme flooding, like the ongoing disasters in Queensland and New South Wales.
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Clem Simmo: Enlarge the 2 dams like they were supposed to 30 years ago. The levies do a good job but I can’t wait to see new development in Apex park get inundated.
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starters none of the North East service’s stop at Sunshine anyway. There is a Smart Bus that goes from Broadmedow’s to the airport that commuters can catch that is already included in their regional ticket. This is a far better option than catching the proposed airport service. Brian Thorburn: Provide a service and people would use the service. But, let’s not forward plan. Trevor Dawson: Bugger!
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Bright to Wangaratta medical care praised RECENTLY my 83 year old mum had a fall in Bright, and was taken by ambulance to Wangaratta hospital. My brother, sister and I all live a considerable distance from Bright and Wangaratta so it was a very distressing situation. I cannot express our gratitude to every single person who was involved in the care of our mother during her stay, from the ambos, the staff on the front desk, nurses, doctors and patient transfer staff who took her back to Bright after her release. The medical care was complete and thorough but above and beyond that, when someone is ill and so far away, the compassion and patience shown by every individual with whom both my mother and myself (making constant enquiries) dealt with was extraordinary. In times of trouble people who show that extra bit of compassion and care was not just a appreciated but restored my faith in human nature and the best in people. A special call out to Doctor Kate in the ER who was so caring and empathetic with Mum. Wangaratta hospital and all the staff there, exemplify all that is good in the world in their service to not just the ill, but holistically to the patient and their loved ones - I would just like to say “thank you all very much”. Jeanette Kenney, Wandong
The main issue with pedestrian underpass JUDGING by the constant graffiti, rubbish, weeds and stench of a couple of the existing underpasses in the city, this proposed Inland Rail pedestrian underpass at Wangaratta will most likely attract the same complaints. However, my overall opinion on the railway station can be best summed up as follows. “I feel completely comfortable and safe walking alone through a pedestrian underpass at night” - said no female (I know of) ever. This possibly applies to a lot of males, as well. Barb Sunderland, Wangaratta
Camping plan poses bushfire concern THE Victorian Government is yet to offer an explanation on how it will mitigate
Do you agree with Inland Rail’s plans to build a pedestrian underpass at Wangaratta Railway Station?
ANATOMICAL SELECTION: A diverse collection of contemporary works are currently on display at the Wangaratta Art Gallery, including Emily Fitzsimons’ intriguing “Knitted Anatomy series, 2013, textiles Wangaratta Art Gallery Collection”. A free talk about the exhibition called Tonality will be held on Saturday, March 19 from 2pm until 3.30pm and all are welcome. PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling bushfire risk on Victorian farms in its hamfisted move to open crown river frontages to campers. Figures reported this week show Forest Fire Management Victoria attended 1435 bushfires in the last financial year - 860 were caused by unattended campfires. Bushfire risk has become the latest red flag questioning Labor’s riverfront camping proposal, adding to a raft of concerns including the failure to properly consult with landholders, fire authorities and Traditional owners, as well as questions on who is liable for injury or death on licenced frontages or for policing threats to biosecurity. Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh echoed warnings that the poorly developed policy will see local CFAs and landholders left to deal with the consequences. Labor’s been trumpeting this policy since 2018, but it’s obvious that even today it’s still a half-baked proposal that leaves landholders with no protections and more questions than answers. How will the Victorian Government mitigate the risk of unattended bushfires? Or will it expect farmers to pick up the job of policing this too? There’s mass confusion on waste management, water quality, bushfire risk, vulnerable species, impacts on cultural heritage, biosecurity, public liability and
protection of livestock which still haven’t been addressed by the Labor Government. Opening these river frontages to the public will create more erosion to river banks and damage to the surrounding habitat, as well as requiring stricter biosecurity measures and management of livestock - all on top of the already full-time job of managing a farm. The Ministers responsible - Lily D’Ambrosio and Melissa Horne - owe landholders an explanation on how they’ll fix the problems their half-baked policy will create. Peter Walsh, The Nationals leader
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Local community callout to address family violence
Having a cuppa to celebrate and support our local carers A NUMBER of North East carers were afforded the chance to relax and put their feet up, as they enjoyed a morning tea in their honour last week. Gathering at Wangaratta‘s King George V Gardens, carers were treated to a cup of tea and a scone courtesy of the Centre for Continuing Education, as they made connections with a range of service providers and relaxed in the sun. Partners from Community Accessability, Rural City of Wangaratta and The Access Spot provided support on site, while others took part in a friendly game of finska with members of Sport North East. As part of the Supporting Carers Locally program, Centre chief executive officer Felicity Williams acknowledged the ongoing efforts of unpaid carers as they continue to provide support during a challenging pandemic period, and urged them to access support for their wellbeing and mental health where possible.
GOOD SUPPORT: Mal Torpy Left) and The Centre CEO Felicity Williams enjoy a scone with jam and cream. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Symes awaits CFA response
By RYAN MALCOLM
MINISTER for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes has shot down claims in Parliament she had failed to respond to concerns around CFA District 23 infrastructure in Wangaratta. Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell last week intimated Ms Symes had refused to meet with senior CFA officials as Wangaratta members search for a new D23 headquarters and Wangaratta Group office. Speaking in front of the Legislative Council, Ms Lovell said Ms Symes had “not even had the respect to respond to (CFA officials) and questioned the closure of Wangaratta‘s Incident Control Centre (ICC) ahead of the 2021/22 fire danger period”. However, while Ms Symes
THE link between gender, disaster and family violence will be the focus of an upcoming community forum, as Wangaratta continues to prioritise efforts to prevent gendered and family violence before it commences. Hosted by Donna Wheatley of Fire Services Victoria in conjunction with the Rural City of Wangaratta, ‘Preventing family violence: a community conversation‘ will explore a distinct link between disasters such as bushfires and an increased incidence of family violence, as well as community strategies to nip abusive behaviour in the bud. A panel containing gender and disaster expert Dr Debra Parkinson, feminist writer and activist Clementine Ford, disability and appearance activist Carly Findlay and Arrernte woman and opinion writer Celeste Liddle will also discuss ways to make the North East safer for women and families. Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees has urged all members of the community to engage in the conversation. The forum starts at 6pm on March 25 at Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, with tickets available for $15. To purchase, visit wpacc.com.au. All proceeds will benefit the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
admitted the ongoing situation was “inappropriate”, she said she had actively engaged with local members to work towards a solution in recent times. “I have spoken directly to Lachie (Gales, Wangaratta Group officer), I have spoken directly to Jason (Heffernan, CFA Chief Officer) – they are meeting with the CFA in relation to these issues,” she said. “We have not resolved the issue, but I am aware of it and they are meeting directly with the CFA – it would be appropriate for me to get advice from the CFA about the options before I come back to, as you have identified, members that I know well, members that are in my electorate.” Ms Lovell said the neglect of District 23 had been endemic of a government
which had failed to deliver essential services to regional Victoria. Ms Symes said that the absence of a Wangaratta ICC, which was split between Wodonga, Shepparton and Ovens when Wangaratta’s Ely Street headquarters was temporarily closed late last year, was a complex issue. “In relation to Wangaratta‘s issues with the district headquarters, I acknowledge that they are inappropriate, and we want to work through those issues,” she said. “But it is only in recent months that I was there opening a brand new SES facility, so to suggest that there is no capacity to create a control centre in the case of an emergency fails to understand that when we have an emergency all our agencies work together and respond as one.”
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WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER? By Peter Nelson, former CSIRO climatologist
Sydney’s wettest period in 182 years
Fallen leaves and foraging inspire Maggie Hollin’s gallery shop collection LOCAL artist Maggie Hollins is presenting a collection of natureinspired works as part of a new exhibition in Benalla Art Gallery’s gallery shop this month. The exhibition is called Fallen Leaf/Foraged Image and includes a suite of cyanotype and eco-dye printed artworks, scarves, textiles and gift cards. The works evoke the gallery’s beautiful surrounds, with Maggie’s collecting plants, leaves, flowers, and other natural objects on bushwalks around Lake Benalla and other parts of North East Victoria to create her compositions. Maggie holds qualifications in ceramics from the National Art School, Sydney and a Visual Arts Degree from QUT, Brisbane and she practices from her home studio in Benalla. Her work has been included in exhibitions across North East Victoria
including through North East Artisans and the Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance Inc. She said long bush walks allow her to connect with the magnificent trees in our region. “If you look at my prints closely you might even notice free-fall leaves that I have collected while walking around Lake Benalla,” she said. “I am drawn to natural and experimental print processes such as cyanotype and eco dye printing, where I can compose images from the shapes of natural objects I collect, and also release the dye found naturally inside some of these plants.” Gallery director Eric Nash said he was excited for the works to greet all visitors to Benalla Art Gallery within the gallery shop space. “Hollins’ works are beautiful, unique, handmade pieces, and evidence her connection to
FORAGED KEEPSAKES: Fallen leaves and foliage are often a feature of Maggie Hollins’ cyanotype and eco-dye printed artworks. place,” he said. In January, Benalla Art Gallery announced a process for artists of the region to apply for rotational, monthly exhibitions in the shop’s glass cabinets.
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from sales, and promotion through the gallery's website, monthly e-news, dedicated media release, and social media channels. To find out more visit www.benallaartgallery. com.au/exhibitions/
Anna off to L’Oreal fashion festival Monday, March 12, 2012 By SHANA MORGAN THE L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is one of the biggest fashion events in Australia and this year it featured Wangaratta teenager, Anna Furze, as one of the main models. The 17 year old had been taking a break from modelling since Melbourne Spring Fashion Week last year to concentrate on year 12 at Wangaratta High School, but was invited to model de signer clothes for online boutique, the Professor’s Daughter, on the weekend. “A lot of important people in that industry are there,” she said. While many young models had to audition
to be a part of the fashion show, Miss Furze was specifically asked to model pieces for the new season by the Professor’s Daughter designer, Mariska Thynne. She said modelling is competitive, but not the nasty world it can be portrayed to be, and designers respect her dedication for travelling from Wangaratta to Melbourne. “It’s not what people think... Everyone’s just lovely,” she said. This success looks set to lead to more modelling opportunities and even a further career in fashion. “I hope to study business so I can pursue a career in the fashion industry,” Miss Furze said.
CATWALK STAR: Wangaratta High School student, Anna Furze, went from life in the country to walking the Melbourne Fashion Festival catwalk on the weekend. PHOTO: Cheryl Browne
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SYDNEY has now completed one of its wettest November to March periods over the last 182 years. After the 288mms which fell during February, 350mms has fallen during the first nine days of March, taking the November to March rainfall to date to 1077mms. The only wetter November to March periods in Sydney was 1483mms in 1955-56 and 1159mms in 1889-90. Both 1890 and 1956 were very wet years in the eastern states and floods certainly occurred in Victoria and the Riverina. The heavy rain extended southwards along the Queensland and NSW coastal regions and reached East Gippsland on March 8. Orbost and Gabo Island have had heavy rain. Orbost now has had its wettest August to March period for 98 years. The year 1924 was also very wet in Victoria . A freak heat wave occurred earlier this month in the Central Highlands and Coalfields of QLD. Emerald averaged 40.2 degrees for eight consecutive days - making it the hottest March spell since 1916. Emerald also had 40 degree days in January and February. There have only been five previous times when 40 degrees were recorded in the first three months in the same year in Emerald -in 1915, 1916, 1923, 1935 and 1998. This heat wave is certainly “out of kilter” considering all the widespread and damaging floods of the past two weeks.
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‘Slap in the face’ for victims
WA N G A R AT TA– b a s e d state MP Tania Maxwell has labelled the State Government’s response to an inquiry into management of the state‘s sex offenders a “slap in the face” to child sexual abuse victims. Announced last week, the Labor Government committed to support in principle four recommendations made by the state‘s Legal and Social Issues Committee, and support in full a plan for the Department of Education and Training to adopt best practice guidelines to prevent child
Child sex offence response leaves Wangaratta-based MP wanting BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au
sexual abuse in all forms. However, with South Australia’s Labor opposition announcing sweeping reforms in the event of a state election win, Ms Maxwell said Victoria’s commitment fell short of the mark. “Victorian Labor needs to show the same strong stance
against child sex offenders as their colleagues in South Australia have,” she said. “We need funding for preventative programs in schools – when every school–aged child has access to a laptop or tablet, why can’t Victoria have mandatory online education to make sure our kids are staying safe from predators? “Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party (DHJP) was formed to take a strong stance against child sex offenders – we‘re working every day for fair, just, safe
HAVE YOUR SAY Should Victoria adopt the same reforms promised in South Australia as a stronger stance against child sex offenders? Email your opinion, with contact details, to edit. chronicle@nemedia.com.au communities – we ask Labor to step up to the same goal.” Promised reforms in South Australia included the introduction of a public sex offend-
er register, strengthened penalties for child sex offences, lifetime electronic monitoring for serious offenders released from prison and strengthened online offending laws. Ms Maxwell and fellow DHJP MP Stuart Grimley said Victoria’s comparative lack of commitment to preventative education and a child sex offender disclosure scheme such as the one which has seen success in Western Australia and the United Kingdom was disappointing.
More golden perch in the Ovens River IT was a pleasant surprise for local river guardian Kelvin Berry last month when he received a phone call at lunchtime from Craig Ingram from the Victorian Fisheries Authority. The former MP from Gippsland was seeking help to release 40,000 golden perch fingerlings into the Ovens River and he knew Kelvin was the man to get it done. Craig’s son Will was also on hand when the first release of 15,000 fingerlings was made at the Ovens River bridge at Wangaratta. “They have to be handled with great care,” Kelvin said. “A local student, Darcy Allan, was there having a look and he gave us a hand too.” Another 20,000 fingerlings were released in the Ovens River next to Mullinmur Billabong at Wangaratta before a third and final release of 5000 fingerlings in the Ovens River at the Templeton Street boat ramp. Funding for the fish releases comes from fishing licences and is part of the push to further increase fish stocking to 10 million per annum this year. The latest releases followed the release of 100,000 golden perch at Lake Nillahcootie on February 4. Despite the restocking success, Kelvin said local fishers could still do more to maintain fish stocks. “Recent data revealed that around 30 per cent of fish that are caught and released don‘t survive,” he said. “The main cause is the use of steel hooks...they will kill the fish. “Fishers need to use biodegradable hooks instead, which are available at all tackle stockists.”
TOWARDS 10 MILLION: Darcy Allan (left) and Will Ingram release some of the 20,000 golden perch fingerlings into the Ovens River at Wangaratta.
Mullinmur Billabong Environmental Education Centre opening ANYONE interested in the health of our natural ecology is welcome to attend the opening of the Mullinmur Billabong Environmental Education Centre this Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. The centre is the result of dreaming, planning, building and resourc-
ing by a group of supportive stakeholders from Galen Catholic College, Borinya, Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability Inc, North East Catchment Management Authority, Rural City of Wangaratta, and Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research.
Electro–fishing demonstrations will take place from 10am with the opening formalities at 11am. Food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP ian.minns1@gmail.com or 0427 686 357.
“I was shocked to read that on the same day, we have South Australian Labor announcing strong policies condemning child sexual abuse and the Victorian Government not endorsing committee recommendations to do the same here,” Mr Grimley said. “It baffles me that eight hours down the road from Adelaide, Victoria has a government that won’t commit to simple recommendations such as a limited child sex offender disclosure scheme – parents have the right to know.”
Call for artists to exhibit at MAMA APPLICATIONS are now open for artists, artist groups, collaborative practitioners, curators and makers of all kinds interested in exhibiting at the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). MAMA is inviting proposals for the annual Open Call program, which seeks to represent the ideas and practices of local artists, as well as artists from outside the region that are making work connected to the local region, which covers North East Victoria and Riverina Murray. Whether it is an idea for an exhibition, a group project or collaboration, now is the time to submit a proposal to MAMA’s team of curators, with artists of all levels of experience welcome. Each selected artist will be supported in the development of their idea through to the final delivery, and have the opportunity to participate in public programs. In addition, the $2000 Susan Moorhead Memorial Award will be offered to an emerging local artist to assist in the realisation of their exhibition or project. Projects can include painting, moving–image, photography, mixed media, sculpture, performance, sound, text–based work, ceramics, object–based and conceptual practices. An information session will be held this Wednesday at 6pm with applications for the open call program to close on April 3.
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COVID-19 cases still in thousands
THOUSANDS of Australians are still getting COVID-19 each day, even as the nation’s governments want to wind back isolation requirements and reduce the reliance on PCR testing. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee is urgently reviewing both changes following the decisions made at last Friday’s national cabinet meeting. NSW reported a further 13,093 new infections on Sunday, along with seven deaths.
In Victoria there were 5192 new cases and four deaths, while Tasmania and the ACT posted 932 and 649 new infections respectively. Another three people have also died in Queensland, as the sunshine state added 3669 new cases. Western Australia reported its 13th death on Sunday, a woman in her 80s, on top of another 3602 cases. It lifts the nation’s death toll since the pandemic began to 5586. Prime Minister Scott
Morrison believes quarantine requirements are starving businesses of staff, and scrapping the need to isolate for extended periods will help the nation’s economic recovery. Rather than a specified time frame, otherwise healthy people with mild respiratory illnesses will instead be encouraged to undertake voluntary self-isolation only while symptomatic. Mr Morrison predicted a challenging winter, with
COVID-19 cases and influenza likely to have an effect. The government has set aside $2.1 billion to prepare for winter, including $1.2 billion to help protect residential aged care and disability care sectors, $356 million to protect vulnerable population groups and a further $571 million for vaccines. The government is also deciding on plans to handle a new and potentially more transmissible sub-variant of Omicron.
Victorian COVID cases AS of Sunday, the number of Victorians in hospital has grown by 20 to 195. Of those, 25 are in intensive care and eight are on ventilation. Active cases in the state remain steady at 40,606. Victoria has 62.5 per cent of adults vaccinated with three doses, as mandatory jab rules come into effect for key workers. After being pushed back, the new deadline has passed for aged care, disability,
emergency service, meat processing, quarantine and food distribution workers to get their third jab by 11.59pm on Saturday. It means these workers - including contractors, volunteers and students on placement - must have received a third dose to attend work or hold a valid exemption. Healthcare workers who received their first jab before September 12 are also now required to have their third dose. - AAP
Brisbane River clean up may take weeks RUBBERNEKCERES have been warned to avoid “disaster tourism” and stay off the Brisbane River, with the clearing of debris caused by devastating floods expected to take weeks. Maritime authorities say more than 1000 tonnes of debris have already been removed from Brisbane waterways after the “wettest February in Queensland in 130 years” caused deadly flooding. But Maritime Safety Queensland general manager Kell Dillon says more than 150 objects are still to be dragged from the bottom of the river, impeding important shipping channels. He warned people “taking selfies” to stay off the water, saying they are interfering with authorities working hard to restore the Port of Brisbane to its full capacity. “What we don’t need is disaster tourism, people going around taking selfies with damaged equipment in the background - stay off the river, it is just too dangerous for recreational purposes,” he said on Sunday. “There is still a lot of debris on the surface or just below, the currents are still high and the water is very dirty. “People on the water obstructs contractors and our staff from getting on with the important job of clearing the river.” Mr Dillon said they had prioritised clearing shipping channels around the Port of Brisbane that created up to $50 billion in trade a year for Queensland before the floods. He said they still faced a monumental task despite already removing tonnes of surface de-
STILL A MESS: Authorities say more than 150 objects have to be dragged from the bottom of the Brisbane River. bris including “pontoons, yachts, jet skis, tree stumps, all kinds of material”. “It’s hard to know exactly (when the river will be cleared)...I would suggest weeks yet,” Mr Dillon said. “We are up to about 1100 tonnes of material cleared off the river surface. “And we are finding a lot on
Queensland police badly injured in head-on collision QUEENSLAND’S police commissioner says it is an “absolute miracle” no one died in a head on collision between a patrol van and a ute driven by a man allegedly fleeing a stabbing. Katarina Carroll says the 37-year-old senior constable driving the van is in a stable condition in intensive care after “extensive surgery” overnight but will require months of rehabilitation. However she was surprised no one was killed after watching the “confront-
ing” dash cam footage of the crash that hospitalised another two officers aged 24 and 23 - the latter a recruit yet to be sworn in - and the man. “Thankfully all officers are safe and alive,” Ms Carroll said on Sunday. “If you saw that video, I just don’t know how people survived. “There was no reducing of speed by the offending vehicle. “It is absolutely extraordinary.” - AAP
the bottom. We have about 160 unknown objects from Hamilton down to the port that we have to clear - it is obstructing shipping.” But Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick said there were already encouraging signs for the Port of Brisbane which boasted about 2500 ship movements a year - and 20 a day before the floods.
“We are already back to 17 (ship movements a day),” he said. “We are still having problems with some of the debris on the sides of the river which means some of the large container vessels...can’t access the port. “But the port is back to operating 24 hours a day. We are heading in the right direction.”
Australian radioactive waste repatriated from UK NATIONAL nuclear agency ANSTO, police and security authorities have completed an operation to repatriate two tonnes of radioactive waste sent to the UK for reprocessing in the 1990s. The four 500-kilogram canisters of vitrified material safely arrived in Sydney overnight, authorities said on Sunday. It’s the second time radioactive waste has been repatriated to Australia, the first being in 2015 and the
next not anticipated until the mid-2030s. About 85 per cent of waste generated at ANSTO is directly associated with production of nuclear medicine including that used in the diagnosis of heart and lung conditions and treatment of some cancers. Australia’s reactor at Lucas Heights operates based on an array of nuclear fuel rods which only last a few months before being sent into storage to cool down. - AAP
PHOTO: AAP/Jono Searle
The clean-up is continuing on land with the state government encouraging interstate tradies to relocate and help after floods devastated thousands of homes and businesses and killed 13 people. There have been $1 billion worth of insurance claims since the southeast Queensland disaster. - AAP
Licensed workers being urged to head interstate LICENSED and registered workers are being encouraged to ‘work where the work is’ under a new Federal Government campaign. The JobPass scheme will automatically recognise some interstate work licences and registrations without delays, additional fees and lengthy paperwork, and create a more mobile workforce. The scheme is expected to boost the economy by $2.4 billion over 10 years with more than 168,000 people expected to take up job op-
portunities interstate each year, including electricians, architects and real estate agents. From July 1, more businesses and workers will benefit as more work licences and registrations become part of the scheme. The scheme is already in place in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory for a growing number of occupations, while Western Australia is working to enter the scheme by July 1. - AAP
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THE Wangaraa Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run presented by Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate has a special event just for Primary School students. RJ Sanderson is sponsoring the event and every finisher will be awarded a medal and drink bole, along with an oicial time. While there are no prizes for the fastest finisher, if your school has the most number of finishers for the event (regardless of the total number of students at your school), the school will win a cash prize of $1000 and a perpetual trophy to display for 12 months. The 2km event is fully supervised and takes place within the showgrounds so no child competitors will be on any roads. Dress as your favourite super hero or sportsperson or wear your school sports uniform with pride. There are two groups for this event - Racers and Chasers.
The racers group is for those who are serious runners wanting to challenge themselves or set a new personal best. The chasers group is for those who like to run or walk at an easier pace. It doesn’t maer which one you decide to go in, it’s all about participating and geing to the finish line so your school receives a finisher point. The event takes place on Sunday, March 20 and registrations can be completed online by visiting www. wangaraamarathon.com.au or by coming into the Wangaraa Chronicle oice at 37 Rowan Street Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Make sure you choose your school from the Team drop down menu to ensure your finishing points are allocated correctly. If you are unable to participate due to illness/COVID isolation or the event is cancelled, a full refund of your entry fee will be organised.
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RURAL
Promising signs for the season’s hops harvest
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HOPS GALORE: Greg Croke of Ellerslie shows off some of this season’s harvest at their Myrrhee farm. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling
Profitable year for dairy expected despite challenges
Drought resilience innovation grant funding for Dookie
DAIRY farmers in most regions are well-placed for another profitable year, according to the March 2022 edition of Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook Report, released today. Dairy Australia’s senior industry analyst, Sofia Omstedt, said although costs are going up across the board, Australi’'s dairy industry remains profitable, with strong international demand and weak supply continuing to boost global commodity values. The rise in commodity prices has been driven in part by a shrinking global milk pool, with many key exporting dairy regions experiencing a drop in production. Meanwhile, buyers in key international markets have moved to build up stocks to mitigate supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by shipping congestion, container shortages and political tensions in Europe. In Australia, the anticipated consumption rebound has lived up to expectations, with foodservice sector sales up by 24 per cent over the holiday period, and retail sales on par with pre-pandemic levels. The Australian dairy industry is not immune to broad inflationary pressures, with cost pressures and margin impacts expected to be felt across the entire supply chain. Despite this, however, supportive market fundamentals continue to provide cause for optimism, with growing demand and weaker supply underpinning elevated commodity values. “With the national milk pool expected to shrink by between one per cent and three per cent this season, strong competition for milk is likely to continue well into next season,” Ms Omstedt said. For more information on Dairy Australia, visit www.dairyaustralia.com.au.
MINISTER for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, has announced a major innovation grant of nearly $2m for a drought resilience project led by Dookie Campus, University of Melbourne researcher, Dr Dorin Gupta, which also involves local farming systems group, Riverine Plains Inc. Dr Gupta's project, ‘Whole-system Redesign of Broadacre Farming of SE Australia’, is looking to redesign the whole system of broadacre farming in south-eastern Australia to plan for, cope with, and recover from drought, through an inclusive systems approach that brings together individual proven practices into diversified farming systems. “This project will demonstrate how pulses can be used as an integral part of crop rotations in mixed and grain farming systems where farm resilience is further enhanced by incorporating native crops and grasses,” Dr Gupta said. Alongside collaborators from the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, several Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub partners will be involved in the project, including Riverine Plains and Birchip Cropping Group, along with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, Black Duck Foods and Gap Flat Track Native Foods. Riverine Plains is leading the North East Regional Node of the Victoria Drought Resilience and Innovation Hub. Chief executive officer Catherine Marriott said the support had enabled them to employ a livestock officer and launch their first-ever livestock project, which is a shift in focus that has been asked for by members.
BEER drinkers have a lot to look forward to with the hops harvest up and running for 2022. Due to recent good weather and rainfall, all signs are pointing towards an optimistic season. Ellerslie Hop Estate's managing director, Greg Croke believes this harvest at their Myrrhee farm in the King Valley could be one of the best in recent times. “It’s an above average yield and we're very pleased with the crop,” he said. Ellerslie Hop Estate has existed since the 1930s and is a fourth-generation owned grower and importer of hops and hop products. Hops are a vital ingredient for breweries, with the cone-shaped flower responsible for the aromas, flavours and bitterness found in beers. Consistent water is crucial for the growth of the hops so the recent rain has been greatly appreciated by
HARD AT WORK: Employees at the Myrrhee farm working hard during harvesting season. those at Ellerslie. “We’ve certainly been helped with rain at the right time over spring and January,” Mr Croke said. With improved yields and a significant amount of welltimed rain, Ellerslie’s Myrrhee farm continues to be an integral source of hops for breweries of varying sizes. “We’re dealing with craft breweries, major domestic breweries and international companies for export,” Mr Croke said. A notable collaboration for Ellerslie has been their role in producing the hops used in Coopers' Australian Malt range.
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Mr Croke said many breweries have shifted away from international products and instead have navigated towards trusted local farmers to ensure that the demands for beer across the country can be met. “As a result of logistical issues across the world, there has been a big shift to local options,” he said. With successful results as the harvest approaches its mid-way point, those at Ellerslie are now hopeful of a strong finish to the season. “From now, we just want to have an uninterrupted conclusion to the season,” he said.
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Sewage on stand-by On-site sewage tanks to buy time on sewer issues stalling residential development UNDERGROUND tanks will store sewage at several of Wangaratta’s future housing estates to accommodate short-term capacity issues across the city’s sewer network and treatment plant. Residential growth in Wangaratta’s south and north west over the past few years has exceeded North East Water’s (NEW) projections and part of the plan to accommodate new development is to slowly release waste from 150 kilolitre
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tanks into the sewer network during off-peak times. The tanks will be three metres in diametre x 21 metres long and made out of fibreglass, with each tank servicing 115 land lots. Developers will pay a share of the required infrastructure as part of the
normal headworks fees. In several years’ time once the sewer system capacity is upgraded, the tanks may be removed, they could be incorporated into the longer term solution, or have another use such as stormwater collection. Connection approvals to the sewer network were temporarily paused for new developments in selected growth areas of the city last year, and an engineering firm was engaged to inves-
tigate solutions to system capacity issues. Rebecca Jhonston, NEW executive planning and infrastructure, said while long-term growth master planning remains a priority for North East Water, a shortterm option would allow connections to recommence within one to three years. “The short-term option would involve a number of small-scale storage tanks installed safely below ground in selected new development
areas,” Ms Jhonston said. “Waste could then be gradually released into the existing sewer network as capacity allowed, for example during off peak times. “Once the tanks are in place, it would enable some new development in the short-term taking pressure off the current sewer system.” Ms Jhonston said NEW will be undertaking further detailed engineering and feasibility assessments and costings to progress the
option, including further engagement with developers about their contribution to the new infrastructure. “We will also be working collaboratively with the Rural City of Wangaratta to determine the next steps of implementing this concept into development planning,” she said. “Developers are encouraged to continue to engage with us early to discuss options for their development.” ■ Continued page 2
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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition. New members are always welcome. For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty
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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many compared to Cathedral’s KELLY other factors that contribute 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta as getting into a university High School had a lesser mecourse of their choice. Wangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewith adversity from the pan- when compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton scores released by the Victo- and had a median Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study 40+, placing ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.
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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure. Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+. Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.
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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic
College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.
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WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a
double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am
looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.
“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.
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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.
“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”
Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.
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Adelaide claim 2022 AFLW minor premiership CHELSEA Randall has made a successful return from injury as Adelaide secured the AFLW minor premiership with a 39-point win over lowly St Kilda. Star pair Ebony Marinoff and Erin Phillips shone as the Crows kicked clear after quarter-time on Sunday to post a 7.11 (53) to 2.2 (14) victory at RSEA Park. The result gave Adelaide a 9-1 record for the season, with a superior percentage lifting
them above Melbourne at the top of the ladder. Aiming for a third women’s premiership, Adelaide will begin the finals series as flag favourites as they attempt to atone for last year’s near miss, when they were beaten by Brisbane in the grand final. Sunday’s win was a comfortable tune-up, with Marinoff (25 disposals), Phillips (19) and Anne Hatchard (23) finding plenty of the ball
against the lowly Saints. Ashleigh Woodland booted two majors as the game’s only multiple goal-kicker. Crows captain Randall had been sidelined by a right hamstring injury since round four and got through her comeback match in a positive sign ahead of the finals, finishing with 10 disposals. It was a timely return for Randall, who missed last year’s grand final because of concussion.
“It was awesome, I’ve really missed footy,” Randall told the Seven Network. “It’s just unreal, it’s great to play footy with these girls and they’re a special bunch. “I was just really trying to get my body right for my team. “The docs and medical staff are fantastic and I’m just really chuffed that we were able to come away with the win today.” The only concern for Ad-
elaide was a bruised elbow suffered by experienced forward Justine Mules in a marking contest late in the match. “It’s a bit stiff and sore but the doctors are confident that she’ll be OK,” Crows coach Matthew Clarke said. St Kilda led by three points at quarter-time but failed to score into a strong wind during the second and fourth quarters. It left the Saints second-
last on the ladder with a 2-8 record from their first season under Nick Dal Santo. “Overall, our big picture is pleasing,” former Saints AFL midfielder Dal Santo said. “But when you come up against the best like we did today, we’re still acutely aware of where we are right now and where we want to get to. “There are moments that are pleasing but we need to get better.” -AAP
Bulldogs confident they have AFL upside
EVEN FURTHER: Mitch Hannan believes the Western Bulldogs have what’s needed to go one better than last season. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Jakara Anthony set to cap stunning season OLYMPICchampion Jakara Anthony has the chance to claim all three mogul skiing World Cup season crowns after continuing on her winning way. At the first competition since the Beijing Games, Anthony won gold in the dual mogul World Cup event in Valmalenco, Italy on Saturday. Anthony has now won 10 medals, equalling Alisa Camplin and Britt Cox as the most successful Australian wintersport athletes in a single season, with two events remaining. Competing at the Italian resort, Anthony advanced through the
dual mogul rounds comfortably, to reach a gold-medal duel with 2018 Olympic champion Perrine Laffont of France. With her trademark corked 720 mute grab on the top air and highlevel turns, Anthony forced Laffont to ski to her limit in the final, with the French skier making a number of mistakes as Anthony claimed the fourth World Cup gold medal of her career. The judges gave Anthony the win with a score of 20 points to 15. “I am so proud of how I skied,” said the 23-year-old from Barwon Heads in Victoria. “It’s really tough in there, so to
be able to put down consistent runs at the level I know I was capable of was my goal for this weekend and I achieved that, so I couldn’t be happier. Anthony will be aiming to win the first Crystal Globe World Cup title of her career at the World Cup final next weekend in Megeve, France, with a mogul event on March 18 and dual moguls on March 19 Anthony could possibly win all three mogul skiing Crystal Globes. She is ranked first in the overall mogul and dual mogul World Cup standings, and is in third place in the single mogul discipline. - AAP
WESTERN Bulldogs forward Mitch Hannan believes the beaten AFL grand finalists have scope for improvement and has highlighted Tim English’s growing physicality as one key reason for optimism this year. Just days out from the 2022 season opener against Melbourne, Hannan concedes pain lingers from the Bulldogs’ thrashing at the hands of the Demons in last year’s Optus Stadium decider. But the versatile 28-year-old sees plenty of upside in the Dogs’ playing group as they plot another premiership push under Luke Beveridge. “There’s always natural improvement with a young list, which is what we have, in regards to that extra body of fitness from a pre-season and the maturity levels that come from knowing what a finals campaign takes,” Hannan said. “So there’s already going to be some natural improvement from experiencing what we went through last year, but there’s also some stuff on-field as well. “We pride ourselves on being a team that moves the ball quite well
by hand and by foot, and there were times during the grand final where we let ourselves down. “So there’s always room for improvement to move the ball better and convert.” Hannan expects the Bulldogs to benefit from a beefed-up English — the former first-round draft pick — who enters his sixth season in the AFL system more ready than ever to realise his potential. English will again work with Stefan Martin in a ruck-forward partnership, with the pair important pieces in the Dogs’ plans to cover the absence of injured spearhead Josh Bruce. “Everyone knows that a ruckman coming in at 18 is always going to take that bit of time to develop and the weight that they put on can take varying amounts of time,” Hannan said. “(English) is definitely getting more and more physical - and more and more solid - and he’s becoming that sort of player that a team needs from a ruckman and key position player. “I think you’ll see a fair bit of growth from Tim this year as well.” -AAP
Australia smash Kiwis in World Cup stunner AUSTRALIA have bowled New Zealand out for 128 in an emphatic 141-run win on Sunday over the hosts that underlines their favouritism for the Women’s World Cup. Meg Lanning’s side were pinned down early after being sent in at the Basin Reserve, scratching around for runs at 3-56. From that point on, Australia produced a near faultless performance, firing with bat and ball to claim three wins from as
many World Cup outings. Ellyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath struck half-centuries and Ash Gardner, fresh out of COVID-19 isolation, clobbered 48 runs off 18 balls as Australia dug in to reach an improbable 8-269. “That’s the beauty of our batting lineup,” Lanning said. “We have got some great depth and players that can rescue an innings.” The White Ferns are
now 2-2 and with a major net run rate dip, face the prospect of missing the semi-finals on home soil. They play world No.2 South Africa on Thursday in Hamilton and England on Sunday at Auckland’s Eden Park and must win both to keep fate in their own hands. Australia march on, and will have the chance to make it four out of four against West Indies back at the Basin Reserve on Tuesday. - AAP
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SCOREBOARD
CITY COLTS DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK
WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF BENALLA YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF BEECHWORTH WANDERERS BUSHRANGERS
OVENS VALLEY UNITED DEF BY DELATITE
ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten c TW Stewart b AW Crispin ...........................31 +A McCarthy b TW Stewart ..............................................1 *PJ McNamara b TM Nanson...........................................5 J Wilson b JA Nanson .....................................................79 J Rigoni not out.................................................................1 A Grant c JA Nanson b NJ Crispin .................................11 J Beattie c NJ Crispin b C Petersen...............................38 M Whitten b W Petersen .................................................37 J Hyde not out.................................................................15 B Bartlett dnb M Winter dnb Extras (nb 1, w 12, b 1, lb 3) ............................................17 Total................................................................7/237 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW not available. Bowling: JA Nanson 7/0/1/44, TW Stewart 4/0/1/18, TM Nanson 5/0/1/15, AW Crispin 8/1/1/43, MJ Lister 8/0/0/33, NJ Crispin 5/0/1/33, C Petersen 2/0/1/27, W Petersen 1/0/1/8.
BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS M Honman lbw b MD Gathercole....................................0 GA Hoysted c J Davies b J Thewlis ...............................23 J Carboon c CD Matheson b NJ Pell .............................14 V Kirk c & b J Thewlis ........................................................7 C Bull c & b J Thewlis........................................................1 *CJ Brodie c P Menon b MD Gathercole.........................2 J Priest c & b Z Guilfoyle.................................................13 DJ Stratton run out .........................................................12 +G Priest run out (P Menon) ............................................1 M Knight lbw b MD Gathercole........................................1 S Briggs not out.................................................................1 Extras (nb 5, w 13, b 0, lb 3) ............................................21 Total................................................................................ 96 Overs .............................................................................39.5 FOW not available. Bowling: MD Gathercole 7.5/5/3/9, Z Guilfoyle 8/0/1/29, P Menon 8/1/0/17, NJ Pell 4/1/1/10, N Bonwick 6/0/0/18, J Thewlis 6/3/3/10.
YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS J Lawrence c M Woodburne b M Ryan ...........................1 B Irvine b K Surrey ............................................................0 M Knight c B Surrey b M Ryan........................................43 MT Casey b H Malsem ......................................................5 H Wheeler lbw b H Malsem .............................................0 *+R Clarke c H Malsem b R Worcester ............................6 B Radford c M Ryan b K Surrey......................................30 FD Smart lbw b K Surrey..................................................3 AT McMillan c M Ryan b P McCarthy .............................16 B McCabe not out ...........................................................18 M McCabe b H Malsem.....................................................4 R Bartlett dnb Extras (nb 2, w 13, b 1, lb 3) ............................................19 Total............................................................. 10/145 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 2 (B Irvine) 6 (J Lawrence) 12 (H Wheeler) 16 (MT Casey) 31 (R Clarke) 97 (M Knight) 106 (FD Smart) 107 (B Radford) 134 (AT McMillan) 145 (M McCabe). Bowling: M Ryan 8/2/2/22, K Surrey 8/1/3/24, H Malsem 8/1/3/36, R Worcester 8/1/1/25, T Cogger 2/0/0/13, P McCarthy 6/0/1/21.
DELATITE 1ST INNINGS +E Ree-Goodings c J Neary b D Walker..........................0 NJ Scales c K Fitzpatrick b G White...............................32 AC Ritchie c M Paulsen b J Newton ..............................14 MW Stevenson b M Paulsen...........................................26 *CG Anderson c DL Jenvey b G White.............................1 JB Sanford c J Jones b G White ......................................1 AS Mahoney b J Neary .....................................................7 LJ Scales not out.............................................................22 MR Purcell lbw b D Walker ...............................................3 PM Scales b D Walker .......................................................4 A Storer run out (DL Bursill) .............................................2 M Sampson dnb Extras (nb 1, w 12, b 1, lb 1) ............................................15 Total..............................................................................127 Overs .............................................................................39.5 FOW: 0 (E Ree-Goodings) 46 (AC Ritchie) 79 (NJ Scales) 79 (MW Stevenson) 83 (CG Anderson) 86 (JB Sanford) 98 (AS Mahoney) 113 (MR Purcell) 125 (PM Scales) 127 (A Storer). Bowling: D Walker 7.5/3/3/10, M Paulsen 8/1/1/16, J Newton 8/0/1/44, J Neary 8/0/1/35, G White 8/3/3/20.
BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS M Ryan b M McCabe........................................................15 K Surrey b M McCabe .....................................................25 M Woodburne c R Clarke b M McCabe ...........................0 *+B Surrey not out ..........................................................39 H Malsem c & b MT Casey ..............................................24 R Worcester not out ..........................................................1 P McCarthy dnb D Carey dnb T Cogger dnb D Cogger dnb C Fendyk dnb Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 3, lb 5) ................................................9 Total................................................................4/113 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 39 (M Ryan) 39 (M Woodburne) 45 (K Surrey) 106 (H Malsem). Bowling: AT McMillan 8/2/0/8, R Bartlett 4/0/0/19, B McCabe 8/4/0/29, M McCabe 7/2/3/11, B Radford 6/1/0/18, MT Casey 7/0/1/20.
OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS *DL Bursill lbw b MW Stevenson.....................................3 J Jones c E Ree-Goodings b MR Purcell .......................23 J Newton c NJ Scales b JB Sanford..............................21 +DL Jenvey c CG Anderson b MR Purcell .....................30 D Walker c E Ree-Goodings b M Sampson ....................6 M Vescio lbw b MR Purcell ...............................................0 K Fitzpatrick c LJ Scales b MR Purcell ..........................18 G White c PM Scales b M Sampson.................................6 J Neary lbw b MR Purcell .................................................2 M Paulsen not out .............................................................0 WJ Newton lbw b MR Purcell...........................................0 A Newton dnb Extras (nb 2, w 8, b 0, lb 4) ..............................................14 Total...................................................................... 10/123 Overs .............................................................................38.5 FOW: 16 (DL Bursill) 50 (J Newton) 85 (J Jones) 93 (DL Jenvey) 93 (M Vescio) 95 (D Walker) 106 (G White) 108 (J Neary) 123 (K Fitzpatrick) 123 (WJ Newton). Bowling: LJ Scales 8/1/0/24, MW Stevenson 8/4/1/14, M Sampson 7/1/2/25, JB Sanford 5/0/1/27, MR Purcell 7.5/3/6/20, AC Ritchie 3/1/0/9.
CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS JA Nanson lbw b PJ McNamara ......................................1 *+MA Giggins run out (L Whitten) ...................................1 TM Nanson b PJ McNamara ............................................0 NJ Crispin b B Bartlett......................................................1 MJ Lister lbw b PJ McNamara..........................................0 J Solimo b A Grant ..........................................................57 TW Stewart b B Bartlett....................................................0 AW Crispin st A McCarthy b J Wilson ..............................9 H Johnston c B Bartlett b J Wilson ...............................17 W Petersen not out ...........................................................9 C Petersen b unknown.....................................................4 Extras (nb 3, w 7, b 0, lb 0) ..............................................10 Total..............................................................................109 Overs .............................................................................32.0 FOW not available Bowling: B Bartlett 6.3/2/3/9, PJ McNamara 7/2/3/16, J Wilson 7/2/2/18, J Rigoni 3/0/0/20, M Whitten 3/1/0/12, J Beattie 4/0/0/26, A Grant 3/1/1/8.
WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS +CD Matheson c ? b C Bull .............................................14 J Wallace not out ............................................................27 P Menon not out .............................................................58 MD Gathercole dnb *J Davies dnb N Bonwick dnb RA Malcolm dnb Z Guilfoyle dnb NJ Pell dnb J Thewlis dnb F Dent dnb Extras (nb 1, w 6, b 0, lb 5) ..............................................12 Total......................................................................... 1/111 Overs .............................................................................20.0 FOW: 18 (CD Matheson). Bowling: CJ Brodie 5/1/0/19, C Bull 4/0/1/29, DJ Stratton 4/0/0/17, S Briggs 3/0/0/33, M Honman 2/0/0/5, J Priest 2/1/0/3.
U12 PREMIERS: Wangaratta Magpies Black took out the under 12s grand final over Ovens Valley United Orange. Pictured are (back, from left) Luke Sims (coach), Taite Sims, Sam Reid, Joel McNeil, Harry Edwards, Thomas Fieldew; (front, from left) Hudson Membrey, Lenny Sims, Oscar Edwards, Logan Benton and Kavish Singla. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
SHOT: Rovers United Bruck under 16 player Harry Jones slashes away on the off side in their grand final match against Yarrawonga Mulwala. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
A RESERVE: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 48 B Frauenfelder 5/6 J Kennedy 2/4 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/176(cc) B Welsh 82 S Thompson 3/35 D Fitzpatrick 2/21 M Jensen 2/40. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/123(cc) S Lakmal 45 C De Fazio 37 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 7/184(cc) T Simpson 5/30. Delatite C.C. 10/68 N Bleeser 3/7 H Dalbosco 3/31 B Wyatt 2/8 S Phillips 2/19 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 6/173(cc) N Bleeser 44 C Thomason 39 C Southern 28 JT Deutscher 3/23 JC Kelleher 2/22. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 8/151(cc) GL Shantha 45 DJ Shaw 40 ST Jennings 5/25 def Rutherglen United C.C. 10/113 L Hocking 36 TS Montgomery 3/12 W O’Keefe 3/20 D Winter 2/9 J Campbell 2/27. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 4/185(cc) M Botten 74 S Hart 65* def Greta C.C. 5/174(cc) M Barnard 60 D Currie 45 D Allen 28 W Botten 2/20. Ovens Valley United C.C. 125 T Cuskelly 35 Ck Kulkarni 3/19 L Corker 2/18 D Corker 2/18 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 6/147 B Revell 78 SA Marsden 36 B McMasters 2/8. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 6/184(cc) M Drage 55 CT Norman 34 D Gillman 33* F Jackson 3/23 D Wicks 2/18 def Rutherglen United C.C. 77 J Jackson 30 S Bokhari 3/17 M Nunn 3/18. City Colts C.C. 85 K Stevenson 3/18 M Hardy 3/19 A Graham 2/21 N Ferguson 2/22 def by Milawa C.C. 143 K Stevenson 32 CR Lovett 3/24 MJ Clayton 3/24. C GRADE: Semi-finals to be played on Saturday, March 19. UNDER 16 GRAND FINAL: Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 116 H Jones 53 J Fraser 4/12 L Phillips 2/12 v Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. results not available. UNDER 14 GRAND FINAL: City Colts C.C. 116 C O’Brien 2/5 R McNamara 2/8 E Jones 2/21 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 5/114 R McNamara 50* X Dodgshun 34 H Csihar 2/3 A Brett 2/19. UNDER 12 GRAND FINAL: Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - BLACK 2/84 O Edwards 31* def Ovens Valley United C.C. Orange 4/62(cc) H Edwards 2/8.
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ROUND 19 REVIEW: Saturday, March 12
Magpies the team to beat WANGARATTA Magpies A grade cricketers continued their dominant form to close out the home and away season on top of the WDCA ladder, wrecking Benalla Bushrangers by nine wickets at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Saturday. Tight bowling held the home side in good stead, dismissing Benalla for 96 runs before chasing down the total in the 15th over. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, the Bushrangers were in trouble early, with Matt Gathercole dismissing opener Michael Honman for a duck. A stand between Greg Hoysted and James Carboon showed some life, but the pressure created by consistent dot balls proved too much to handle. Magpies skipper Jack Davies said the performance
with the ball was a good sign ahead of the semi-finals this weekend. “We were able to bowl to our field and build dot ball pressure, and eventually created chances and wickets,” he said. “We set a field, and if you can bowl to that, it creates more pressure and they’ve got to try and take risks - I think we executed that perfectly on Saturday. “We didn’t really have a goal to set out and keep them to a certain score, we just wanted to get our game plan right and play the way we wanted to play.” Matt Gathercole was the standout bowler, taking 3/9 from his 7.5 overs, with Jimmy Thewlis picking up a handy 3/10. With a small total on the board, Magpies only needed three batsmen to get the job
done - Cooper Matheson belted a quick 14 runs, before Jarryd Wallace (27 not out) and Pranav Menon (58 not out) got the side home with ease. The Magpies will face Delatite in the semi-finals this weekend, eyeing off a grand final showdown with either Rovers United Bruck or Yarrawonga Mulwala. “Obviously we’re optimistic of where we’re at, we’ve given ourselves a chance so everyone’s keen to put our best foot forward next week,” Davies said. “We know it’s a game of cricket and you’ve got to be the best side on the day, and anyone in the top four can win, we believe. “We just did what we needed to do and played the way we wanted to play, and take that into next week, a bit of confidence for next week.”
SAFE: Rovers United Bruck’s Luke Whitten manages to make his ground before Mitch Giggins can wip the bails off.
WICKETS: Paceman Matt Gathercole snared 3/9 from 7.5 overs in the Magpies’ crushing win over Benalla Bushrangers on Saturday. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
SMASHING: Jeremy Wilson was on fire for RUB, belting 79 runs including eight boundaries. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
‘Nightmare’ final match for Colts THE 2021/22 A grade WDCA season ended with a whimper for City Colts cricketers on Saturday, rolled by Rovers United Bruck (RUB) by 128 runs to end their hopes of playing finals cricket. The Colts failed to chase down RUB’s mammoth 7/237 total, suffering a debilitating top order collapse and a less-than-optimal playing 11. Skipper Mitch Giggins said the lead up to the match was disastrous. “We had a nightmare 48 hours, that’s for sure,” he said. “We went from 12 blokes on Thursday - virtually a full strength side - to eight blokes on Friday night, to 12 blokes Saturday morning then we got 11 about half an hour before we started. “Kent Braden pulled out, Jesse (Smith) pulled out, Dylan Adams pulled out - every single person we needed to play to win had to pull out.
LAST HURRAH: City Colts enjoyed their final A grade match for the season, converging on Josh Nanson after claiming a wicket.
BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au
“We knew it was going to be tough getting into finals regardless, it was just a matter of this is the side we’ve got, let’s not get cranky, let’s just make sure these kids that are playing have a good day, someone can step up and do something and make a hero out of themselves, and we just make sure everyone enjoys the last game of the year if it was going to be.” The Colts took the early wickets of opener Alex McCarthy and skipper Paddy McNamara cheaply, but established batters like Luke Whitten (31), Jeremy Wilson (79) and Jacob Beattie (38) saw RUB post a large total. Seven of the eight Colts players who rolled the arm over picked up
a wicket, with Tyler Nanson’s 1/15 from five overs a highlight. With a long chase in front of them, the Colts needed top order batters to stay around, but tight bowling from the Hawks brought about an unfathomable collapse, dropping to 6/3 at one stage. Justin Solimo’s 57 run innings managed to save some face, but the
target was too much for the tail end to achieve, bowled out for 109 after 32 overs. Brady Bartlett and Paddy McNamara were the damage dealers with the ball, taking 3/9 and 3/16 respectively. “I’ll put my hand up - trying to take a fielder on in the second or third over of the day’s probably not
the smartest option and I got run out,” Giggins said. “They just picked us off like flies. “I just put it down to not hitting enough balls at training - with footy ramping up and footy coaches putting the hard word on kids to play footy, that made it hard. “We lost a couple of blokes to school and Melbourne duties and stuff like that, so people just weren’t hitting the balls like they were at the start of the year and after Christmas when we were winning games and flying.” The Colts’ hopes for a senior title lie with their C grade team, facing Ovens Valley United this weekend, and the B grade squad going up against Milawa. In other A grade matches, Yarrawonga Mulwala defeated Beechworth Wanderers, the Magpies got home against Benalla, and Delatite secured their spot in the finals over Ovens Valley United.
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SPORT
District 23 stares down state firefighting championships By RYAN MALCOLM
SETTING THE STANDARD: Eldorado’s John Seymour chases gold. PHOTOS: Marc Bongers
RACING: Springhurst’s Isabella Simmons and Anastia Steyn working in tandem.
FOR THE FUTURE: Jordan McAndrew and Louis Pye represented the championship’s hometown team.
NO I IN TEAM: Elle Lawrence and Charlize Hay make light work of their task.
POWER STANCE: Springhurst’s Matilda Lewis was well placed to hit the target.
TEAMWORK: Ryan Brereton played support for Luke Cheshire as he raced up a ladder for team Eldorado.
TARGET PRACTICE: Chrissie Lawrence proved a deadeye with the hose.
DISTRICT 23 brigades have reigned supreme at Eldorado’s Centennial Park, as the township hosted the district’s 56th CFA championship at the weekend. Torrential rain in the lead-up to Sunday’s event cleared to provide ideal weather conditions for competitors, as 13 senior and eight junior teams from the North East battled it out in six events, with Eldorado and Springhurst brigades attaining strong results for the region. Eldorado’s senior program secured aggregate wins in both the A and B divisions, while Springhurst’s junior teams showed talent and promise in prevailing in both the 11-13 and 11-15 age groups. Almost 150 competitors were expected to attend the event. Neighbouring brigades from Tarrawingee, Bowser, Glenrowan and Wangaratta North were on hand to support the event, which was catered for by the North Wangaratta Football and Netball Club. Both brigades will now turn their attention to Mooroopna’s District 22 championships set to be held on March 20, their final tune-up before the State Championships the following weekend.
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WANGARATTA Magpies’ Matt Gathercole takes the bails off to dismiss Benalla’s Dale Stratton in their WDCA A grade match on Saturday. The Magpies would go on to take the win by nine wickets to finish as minor premiers ahead of this weekend’s semi-finals. WDCA match reports on page 18 and full weekend results page 17. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
Story of inspiration Wangaratta g Magpies gp to kick start season with q quadriplegic p g Beau Vernon as gguest speaker p r WANGARATTA F Football tb ll Netball Club will host their season launch on Friday, March 25. Magpies senior coach Ben Reid will host the night with Beau Vernon named as the guest speaker. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased through the team app.
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The ticket includes a two course meal - entrée and main, while drinks will be at bar prices. In 2012, at the age of
23, Vernon’s 23 V ’ life lif changed h d forever. A passionate sportsperson, he was left a quadriplegic following a freak accident on the football field. Vernon is set to give insight into his journey while passing on key messages around having a positive mindset, dealing with adver-
sity removit and d challenges, h ll ing limitations and being the best people we can be. Vernon states on his website beauvernon.com that he wants to raise awareness on what living as a quadriplegic is like. “Until my accident, my family and I had no idea about spinal cord inju-
ries,” he said. i ”h id “This is why I want to share my experiences of living with a spinal cord injury and the difficulties that come with it.” Reid said everybody will take something from Vernon’s story. “I’ve heard Beau talk a couple of times in Mel-
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bourne and he’s b dh ’ really ll iinspii rational,” Reid said. “I think most people will grab something out of it, he’s great to listen to so I’d definitely recommend it. “It’s also a good opportunity to come and support the club before the season kicks off as we look to hopefully a normal year of sport.”
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