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ALMOST 400 people gathered at Wangaratta’s Cenotaph for the traditional Remembrance Day service. A service coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Oxley Soldiers Memorial was also held. Pictured is the RSL’s Dr Warren Garrett laying a wreath. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ■ See stories and photos on pages 4 and 5.
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INCUMBENT Nationals MP Tim McCurdy has taken out top billing on the Ovens Valley district ballot paper after names were drawn via a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) computer program on Friday. Voters will have a choice between seven candidates who nominated, with the order on the ballot including 1.Tim McCurdy (Nationals), 2. Mark Bugge (Freedom Party), 3. Anna Wise (Family First), 4. Zevele Leschen (Labor), 5. Aisha Slater (Animal Justice
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Party), 6. Zoe Kromar (Greens), and 7. Julian Fidge (Liberal Democrats). There were only three out of the seven candidates who attended the ballot draw conducted by VEC Ovens Valley district manager Louise Byrne, including Ms Leschen, Dr Fidge and Mr McCurdy.
Dr Fidge is aiming for 10 per cent of the vote and he believes that his main competitors will be Tim McCurdy and the Freedom Party, and his first preference will go to the latter. “The main issues at this election are perennial including the rail, roads, the lack of water control, dams and hydroelectricity,” he said. “It demonstrates that our government is not concerned about rural
areas, and it proves that the government has no vision beyond urban Melbourne.” Dr Fidge also recognised that housing was an “emergency” and he said this has been brought about by a “complete lack of interest and care from the Andrews Labor Government”. “In Wangaratta the occupancy rate is around 100 per cent and it’s almost impossible to get rental accommodation,” he said. “It’s got to the stage that
in Wangaratta people were living on the river flats and forced to camp out and this is a poor reflection on the Andrews Government that Victorians can’t find a safe place to live.” Ms Leschen said she was happy with the number four spot on the ballot paper, however, she hadn’t yet confirmed who she would give her preferences to. “Part of the reason I chose to run at such a late stage was that I was really pleased with the policies
that Labor was coming out with and I wanted to spruik them more than they had been spruiked,” she said. “The housing crisis is a pressing issue at Bright and to some extent Myrtleford and it’s having a domino effect in raising prices all the way down the valley. “It’s an issue that I’ve been trying to address for a while and I’ve had conversations with the Labor policy committee groups about it.” ■ Continued page 3
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Driver flees scene POLICE are investigating an early morning crash in Wangaratta yesterday where the driver fled from the scene. At about 3.30am a black Ford XR6 Falcon (pictured) has hit the rear end of a Toyota Hilux which was parked out the front of a Grey Street residence. The vehicle has hit with force with both air bags of the Falcon deploying upon impact. Anyone with information about the incident should contact police on 5723 0888.
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RECENT wet conditions haven’t dampened expectations of a great wine harvest in the King Valley region. Sam Miranda of Sam Miranda King Valley said healthy, lush vines are progressing perfectly at his Oxley vineyard. He said local vineyards are structured to cope with weather conditions in the North East, creating perfect growing conditions and healthy young vines despite wet soils. “The recent rain has set us up for a great season,” Mr Miranda said. “We are three weeks behind in growth stage because of cooler conditions, however, this has no impact on our overall schedule. “Cooler conditions have also delayed flowering which we anticipate will be in early December for this to happen. “Vines thrive in temperatures from 25-30 degrees and we are beginning to meet those spring temperatures with growth starting to accelerate.” Usual spraying routines have commenced with current perfect vine conditions in the King Valley region where excellent drainage helps reduce the risk of plant disease. “Vineyard tractors have been out often as they spray to prevent diseases from taking hold in vineyards,” Mr Miranda said. “While the King Valley wine region has been lucky, with no affects from excessive rainfall, others in North East Victoria have had some flooding and drainage issues in the Rutherglen wine region due to clay soils.” Brown Brothers marketing manager Katherine Brown said current conditions buoyed for a strong season ahead. “Despite the recent rains it’s business as usual and we encourage people to come visit the region,” she said. “Our vineyards have great drainage due to quality soils and we are in a great position for a big year in 2023. “The 2023 vintage production is on schedule and our vines are in perfect condition.” Ms Brown said the flowering stage is running ahead of schedule.
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From page 1 Ms Leschen said there are some public buildings with capacity that could provide shortterm accommodation as a stopgap until people find longer term living options. “I go on facebook every day and I see doctors, vets, school teachers moving up to Bright or Myrtleford for work but they can’t find any accommodation,” he said. “I would assume that means we’re missing out quality people because we can’t provide them with a place to stay while they’re working.” Mr McCurdy said it was pleasing to be drawn out in the number one position and he plans to give his first preference to Dr Fidge, pending approval by The
Nationals’ head office. “Around the North East health has been a big issue and although this won’t be fixed overnight, we need to make a start on it,” Mr McCurdy said. “I’ve already made some commitments to Cobram and Bright in terms of upgrades to the hospital, health and aged care, but there is a lot to do.” He likened the housing crisis as “one big roundabout” where people can’t get a house or temporary accommodation whether they rent or buy and this is affecting the jobs market and businesses can’t get staff. “It’s doesn’t matter whether you’re building trusses or houses or if it’s a supermarket, everybody
needs workers and support,” he said. With early voting opening today, Mr McCurdy believes there will be a high portion of voters who will cast their vote before Election Day. “The Ovens Valley usually has a high early voting ratio and it could be between 50-60 per cent choosing to get in early due to the convenience,” he said. There is a field of 55 candidates vying for election in the seat of Northern Victoria. The early voting centre for Wangaratta is at 46 Murphy Street. Voting places on Election Day include Wangaratta West and Our Lady’s primary schools and Wangaratta High School.
SEVEN, FOUR AND ONE: Julian Fidge, Zuvele Leschen and Tim McCurdy attended the ballot draw in Wangaratta on Friday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Deluge blocks Great Alpine Road BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au
EXTREME flooding due to 30mm of rain in three hours early yesterday morning has caused major flooding with one of the hardest hit areas, the Great Alpine Road at Tarrawingee. Water was completely over the road at Tarrawingee, west of the town entrance and right through the 60kph speed limit area near Wangaratta-Beechworth Road turnoff, with only emergency vehicle access permitted. On Sunday traffic was being turned around on the Great Alpine Road at the Hume Freeway overpass. Police attended traffic management duties due to water over road on Hume Freeway near the Carraragarmungee Road turn off. A Watch and Act was issued between Wangaratta and south to Cheshunt South. Heavy rain began just after 3am with a storm dropping 13.8mm in 17 minutes and 30.6mm over a three-
NO GO ZONE: Water over road at the entry to Tarrawingee on the Great Alpine Road was enough to close the road to all traffic except emergency vehicles. PHOTO: Steve Kelly hour period until 5.57am, according to the Bureau of Meteorology at Wangaratta Airport. Across the district un-
til 9am Sunday there was 56.2mm at Eldorado, Greta West 42.4mm, Whitfield (King River at Cheshunt) had 37.8mm, Hurdle Creek
35.2mm, and Carboor 30.8mm. In the Hume region (North East) there were 88 SES callouts in the 24 hours
to 9am Sunday. Most of these (26) were for flooding, with 28 for a tree down. The busiest unit was
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Beechworth with 30 requests for assistance, followed by Wangaratta with 11 and Wodonga with 10. The Ovens River at Wangaratta was 11.4 metres, still below minor flood level, as of 10am Sunday. A Moderate Flood Warning was issued for the King River Sunday morning with rain persisting yesterday and more forecast for today. A Flood Watch for Northern and parts of Southern Victoria, covering the Ovens and King River catchments was current Sunday afternoon and for updated information visit http://www. bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/. The King River at Docker Road Bridge was at 2.92 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level on Sunday morning. The Bureau reported that the King River at Docker Road Bridge was likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.70 m) by midday Sunday with potential to reach moderate flood level (3.95m) last night. Bureau weather forecasts for today predict a very high chance of rain and snow falling above 1700 metres.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY AT OXLEY
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ic Handcock sat amid a sea of more than 300 young and old faces at Oxley’s commemorative Remembrance Day service on Friday, his eyes fixed on 100 small white crosses laid out near the Oxley Shire Soldiers Memorial. The crosses carried the names of 70 WWI and 30 WWII sons of Oxley who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service for their country. Vic’s uncles, Albert John Handock and Charles Handock, were on the WW1 crosses - being among eight from the Handcock family, including his dad William Henry Handcock, who served their country in The Great War. “It’s great to see them continue to be recognised,” said Vic. “Dad never talked about the war too much...he got through physically but mentally he was pretty badly affected. “He served with the 3rd Division and they went straight to England and then over to France in November 1916...and they experienced some pretty terrible things, particularly on the Somme in 1918. “Despite all the sacrifices in WW1, unfortunately we’re still seeing conflicts...why can’t we just get a bit of common sense.” It was a sentiment no doubt on the minds of others as they listened intently to Wangaratta RSL sub-branch president Lieutenant General (Ret) Ash Power AO CSC deliver the keynote address. He said when Britain declared war on August 4, 1914, Australia pledged 20,000 troops by the year’s end and it would defend Britain to “our last man and our last shilling”. Some 112,399 Victorians - including 303 Oxley Shire men and several nurses enlisted throughout the war, with 70 of those men among 61,859 Australians killed in action during The Great War. Lt Gen (Ret) Power said just over 3500 men from the North East volunteered for service between 1914 and 1918, representing 8.2 per cent of the regional population - and 41.3 per cent of all males aged between 18 and 44. “They were overwhelmingly single - 90 per cent had never married although in Oxley it was 95 per cent,” he said. “Oxley men who volunteered were predominantly farmers (55.9pc), followed by labourers (29.7pc), with other tradesmen, professionals and miners. “It was often the case that more than one member of a family enlisted. “Eight out of nine brothers in the Handcock family from Myr-
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rhee enlisted and two paid the ultimate sacrifice - an extraordinary example of service. “And they are not alone. “When you look at this (Oxley) memorial you see numerous examples of families where more than one served. “Take Private Hugh Valentine Ferguson as another example. “He was born in Oxley in 1891 and one of four Oxley Fergusons whose name is on the memorial. “Hugh was killed at Gallipoli in November 1915. “His older brother Norman was killed at Passchendaele in October 1917, and younger brother Thomas was killed in the Somme in April 1918. “Another younger brother George was returned to Australia in June 1918 and was discharged from the army a couple of months later on compassionate grounds. We owe all these individuals, and those they left behind so much, mere words can never be enough.” Lt Gen (Ret) Power had the honour of unveiling a plaque - organised by the Oxley Residents’ Association and Oxley Remembrance Day committee which marked the 100 year centenary of the Oxley memorial, funded and built by the community to recognise the sacrifice of all the district soldiers, including those 70 who paid the ultimate sacrifice in The Great War. “Today’s rededication and unveiling of a plaque signifying 100 years since this memorial was erected not far from here in honour of local soldiers who died in The Great War is much more than just symbolic,” he said. “It is significant because the lives we lead today, the prosperous nation we have become, owes it to this generation and those who have served in their shadow...we shall never forget their sacrifice.” Friday’s service concluded with the presentation of 38 WWI Commemorative Certificates to families who have a relative named on the Oxley Shire War Memorial. The certificates were presented by Robert Cook of Edi Upper, whose relative, former federal MP for Indi Robert Cook, presented 269 Shire of Oxley Soldiers Certificates to veterans or their families at the conclusion of the inaugural Armistice Day service in Oxley on November 11, 1922, held at the recently completed Oxley Shire Soldiers Memorial.
HISTORY: Wangaratta RSL sub-branch president Lieutenant General (Ret) Ash Power AO CSC unveiled the plaque on Friday signifying the 100 year centenary of the Oxley Shire Soldiers Memorial. PHOTOS: Jeff Zeuschner
YOUTHFUL PRESENCE: More than 100 students from Oxley and Milawa primary schools participated in Friday’s service. Students sang ‘Spirit of the ANZACs” and “I am Australian”; with Andrew Faser and Ava Williamson (pictured above) reading Flanders poem; Greta Day and Bronte Arnott reading The Ode; and Henry Gibb and Austin Morris raising the flag.
REMEMBERING THEM: Vic Handcock (above) and Betty and son Mark Mulcahy (right) were among relatives to receive WWI Commemorative Certificates from Robert Cook (right). Vic’s father William and Betty’s father Arthur John Victor ‘Vic’ Culph both served in WWI. Also receiving certificates for their father’s WWI service were Fran McQuade (daugher of Patrick Francis ‘Paddy’ Farrell) and Bill McMonigle (son of Robert John ‘Jack’ McMonigle.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
IN MEMORY: Bugle player Ben Thomas played a moving rendition of the Last Post.
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IN OUR HEARTS: Lieutenant Colonel John Armour pays his respects after laying a wreath at the centopah.
Community pause with respect
SOME 400 people gathered at the Wangaratta Cenotaph on Friday morning to officially mark Remembrance Day, 104 years since the armistice of World War I. Community members paid tribute to fallen service men and women through prayer, wreath laying, song and silence led by community representatives Father Ken Godger, Wangaratta RSL vice-president Ron Sneddon and Galen Catholic College student Ruby Cook. Guest speaker Lieutenant
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Colonel John Armour, commanding officer at the Army School of Logistic Operations centre Bandiana, spoke of the traditions of Remembrance Day and the importance of remembering. He said the impact of Australia’s involvement in wars and conflicts has never deterred the honourable values
PAYING TRIBUTE: Vietnam War veteran Arthur Bretherton recalls his fond memories with close friends made during his 40 years of service during days like Remembrance Day.
Australians still hold today. “It highlights our commitment to causes that transcends wars, and also speaks to what we believe as intrinsic human rights to freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity,” he said. “It is these values our service men and women served and sacrificed to defend in the past and those that our service men and women defend now and into the future.” Lt Col Armour led the initial response to Victoria’s
most recent floods in Shepparton and Echuca, leading many young army recruits who had just begun their service He said the experience was a reminder that those who served in the wars before them did not die in vain. “What was most satisfying of the response of these young Australians was the values that had been so consistent across the century since The Great War, were present in each and every one of these young defence
Galen Catholic College year 11 student Ruby Cook recited ‘In Flanders Fields’ at the service.
force members,” he said. “The reasons they had for serving were the same as those that had come before them and they drew pride in following in the footsteps of those who sacrificed so much before them.” Vietnam War veteran Arthur Bretherton said on days like Remembrance Day he recalls the memories of the people he served with over his 40 year career and reaffirms how important it is to honour them as a reminder for future generations.
“You recall the friendships that you made with those fellows and how close we were, how you relied upon their efficiency,” he said. “We’ve flowed on from not only those that have served overseas but back here in Australia when we have such problems from time to time like the floods. “The way the young service men and women get around and help each other out, they really start their journey in growing into adulthood and that’s what it’s about.”
HONOURED: Korea War veteran Errol Dreher served in the Navy.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM: About 400 people turned out for the 2022 Remembrance Day service at Wangaratta, with people pictured at the cenotaph paying their respects to all those who served their county. PHOTO: Steve Kelly
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7 for Ovens Valley, 55 for Northern Vic THE business end of the 2022 Victorian State Election campaign starts today with early voting expected to reach record highs across the state. There are seven people who have nominated for the Ovens Valley district with some familiar faces going up against the Nationals which has held the seat for decades. Incumbent Tim McCurdy had a landslide victory last time around but perhaps Labor might get a larger slice of the pie considering there aren’t any independents in the mix. What might shake up the government is the diversity of Upper House candidates with 55 officially nominating. It makes it difficult for voters to decipher who they think they might vote for with several new parties or lesserknown names on the ballot. Some of the different party names are the ‘Companions and Pets Party’, the ‘Angry Victorians Party’, and the ‘Sack Dan Andrews Restore Democracy’ party. At least they’re obvious with their demeanour or intentions. Deryn Hinch’s Justice Party and Wangaratta resident Tania Maxwell is running again, as is the Liberal Democrats’, Wodonga man Tim Quilty. Broadford’s Jaclyn Symes is again flying one of the flags for Labor and so is Shepparton’s Wendy Lovell for the Liberal Party. There are also a couple of Family First candidates from Beechworth. Early voting for Rural City of Wangaratta residents is at 46 Murphy Street, and on Election Day you can either vote at Wangaratta West or Our Lady’s primary schools, or Wangaratta High School.
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Time to raise the flag of stars over Australia A BODY of evidence exists that Ned Kelly propagated the idea of a republic of North East Victoria. It appears certain that exercise books existed noting minutes of meetings regarding the establishment of a republic. It has long been rumoured that a declaration of the republic of North East Victoria was located in the pocket of Ned Kelly after he was taken at Glenrowan during the siege on June 27–28 , 1880 and passed into private hands, most likely Dr John Nicholson who treated Ned Kelly at the time and also pocketed Ned Kelly‘s famous silk cummerbund, now displayed at the Benalla Historical Society. Ian Jones the most authoritative author on the subject of Ned Kelly, told me some years ago that relatives of Tom Lloyd told him that exercise books existed documenting minutes of meetings regarding the establishment of the republic. It is likely that those minutes were destroyed upon the demise of the Kelly Gang as that would be evidence of treason. On November 11 1880 Ned Kelly walked onto the wooden floors of the gallows and peered over the railing at the gathering below of 50 men constituted by journalists, legal professionals and men with social standing. Immediately prior to plummeting to his death Ned was asked if he had any final statement to make. He turned to the sheriff impassively and muttered, “Ah well I suppose it had to come to this”. The major political overtones advocated by Ned Kelly in terms of a republic may one day come to fruition. Perhaps prophetic words uttered by Ned Kelly prior to his execution 142 years ago. Time will be the judge of that. John Suta, Wangaratta
Kiwanis Park: Why sell off a public asset ? THE Rural City of Wangaratta is proposing to subdivide and sell off public land in Kiwanis Park area and use the proceeds to develop Bindall Avenue Reserve. Kiwanis Park is a publicly owned open green space between Mather St and Inchbold St. At present Inchbold St is a no through road which allows Kiwanis Park to directly connect to the Bindall Ave Recreation Reserve in Yarrunga. The development of recreational reserves
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LET THERE BE BEAUTY: Murphy Street beautification works are continuing to take place this week following the removal of six centre median trees between Reid and Ford streets. They will be replaced with 12 Acer Rubrum October Glory trees. Works will be undertaken to improve soil conditions and preparations made for future green areas throughout the CBD. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling in Wangaratta should not be conditional on subdivision and sell off public open spaces that local residents have cherished for many years. If council rezones the public land to be subdivided and sold off, the public land and several very large native trees are gone for ever. The current proposal model takes the approach that open public space and significant old trees are dispensable commodities that can be cashed in when the council budget requires it. Thankfully, this approach did not occur in the recent upgrade of facilities at the Barr Reserve. Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability Inc are supportive of responsible sustainable development which enhances the liveability and amenity of the municipality. Retention of old trees preserves the liveability amenity, natural character, and native wildlife habitats. This proposal puts at risk a magnificent Yellow Box and numerous Grey Box trees that predate European settlement. Residents use the open space for casual recreation and to provide a connection to native vegetation and birds throughout the seasons. A contributor to the mental health and overall wellbeing. Wangaratta has aspired to be “the Ultimate in Liveability”, however, a proposal to sell of most of Kiwanis Park will reduce the
“liveability” of local residents. There is merit in having a few additional houses and an upgraded sporting oval in Wangaratta, however, up to now we have not sought to trade off public space in an established community. The council is currently seeking submissions on this proposal, but they close on November 18. This period of time needs to be extended as many people are not familiar with what is being proposed. We will continue to be active in supporting the retention of public open spaces, mature native trees for shade, and habitat among the various projects we care deeply about. Tony Lane, vice–president, Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability Inc
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SAFEGUARDS: Indi MP Helen Haines tabling the Joint Select Committee National Anti–Corruption Commission Bills.
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INDEPENDENT Indi MP Helen Haines has called on the Federal Government to adopt committee recommendations on the National Anti–Corruption Commission Bill and consider further improvements. The Joint Select Committee tasked with scrutinising the National Anti–Corruption Commission Bills has handed down its report, supporting the passage of the bill and making six joint recommendations to the government. Tabling the report in the House of Representatives on Thursday, Dr Haines who is deputy chair of the committee, said it had delivered a consensus report. “It was clear to the committee that the overwhelming majority of groups and individuals supported the establishment of a national anti–corruption commission – and there was broad agreement in relation to a number of core elements of the bills,” Dr Haines said. “It was important to me that the committee has a consensus report to support the passage of the bill. “The best decisions are reached through collaboration and consensus. “If the NACC is to withstand chang-
es of government and the whims of the times, it needs multi–partisan support from the beginning. “It is my sincere hope that this consensus continues beyond the committee and that all members of this parliament vote as one to pass this bill.” Despite the committee handing down a consensus report, Dr Haines signalled she would move amendments to the bill when it comes up for debate. “This is a good bill. “The establishment of a National Anti–Corruption Commission is a watershed moment in our nation‘s history. “But it can be better, and that is why I intend to introduce amendments to the bill and I am hopeful the government will consider them in the same good faith way the committee has engaged with the bill.” Dr Haines also made additional considerations regarding the exceptional circumstances test for holding public hearings, measures to increase transparency and independence of the commission‘s budget. “The committee did not hear compelling evidence from the
government in favour of retaining the exceptional circumstances test for holding public hearings, and many experts questioned why it was necessary,” Dr Haines said. “Together with other members of the committee I have recommended the government consider adding measures to increase the transparency around the budget of the NACC, and measures for a special majority of the oversight committee to approve appointments of the commissioner and deputy commissioner. “These measures would increase the independence of the NACC and protect it against being politicised by future governments,” she said. “The government should consider these measures closely as they would protect the longevity of the NACC and help set it up to succeed.” Dr Haines also recommended ‘pork barrelling‘ be explicitly included in the definition of corruption. “If we are to ensure the NACC works to restore trust in politicians and government, we must ensure that it covers pork barrelling,” she said.
Get your Barefoot tickets now to enjoy a laugh-filled night out before Christmas WANGARATTA Players‘ production of Neil Simon‘s longest–running hit, Barefoot in the Park – which was the tenth longest running non– musical play in Broadway history – will hit the stage this Friday, November 18. Directed by Fiona Evans, the production is a light– hearted story with delightful characters. The story centres on newlyweds Paul – a straight–as– an–arrow lawyer – and Corrie – a free spirit – and is at times hilarious, poignant and a whole lot of fun as the couple approach life‘s challenges and adjust to married life.
The cast includes Jess Grant and Shane Tomkins as newlyweds Corrie and Paul Bratter (pictured) with an excellent support cast in-
cluding Colette Quin as Ethel Banks, Shane Douthie as Victor Valasco, Leo Harwood as Harry Pepper and Bob Head as the delivery man. The Wangaratta Player‘s renovated foyer has a licenced bar which is open before and after shows for your enjoyment and also features live music played on their baby grand piano. Barefoot in the Park will be held at the Stage Door, 4D Evans Street Wangaratta on November 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26 and 27. To book your tickets, visit https://www.trybooking. com/CDTGR.
“Australians now expect that government money only goes where it is politically advantageous, not where it is most needed. “My recommendations would go towards improving that trust.” Dr Haines praised her fellow committee members for the constructive and collegiate way the committee worked together to produce the final advisory report. “The Joint Select Committee was given an ambitious deadline by the government to examine the National Anti–Corruption Commission, but we worked across party lines in pursuit of a common goal – to make this legislation the best it could be,” she said. “This is how the parliamentary process should work and shows the strength of what can be achieved when we cooperate in this way and I thank my fellow committee members for that. “In particular, I wish to thank the chair, Senator Linda White, for her expertise, good judgement and good humour. “I also want to thank the secretariat for their tireless efforts in preparing the report and assisting the committee with hearings and other matters.”
DONORS gave $365,904 to support Helen Haines‘ successful bid for the seat of Indi at the 2022 federal election in May. According to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) transparency register, Dr Haines‘ campaign received cash donations from 1412 individual donors, and did not receive any discretionary benefits. Political funding group Climate 200 donated $25,000 to Dr Haines‘ campaign, but all other donations were below the $14,500 disclosure threshold. Federal election candidate, political party and donor election disclosure forms were published by the AEC on November 7. Last year Dr Haines introduced a bill to reduce the threshold at which donations must be publicly disclosed from $14,500 to $1000. The bill also required mandatory reporting of donations each quarter and for donations above $14,500 to be declared within 5 days. “It is a failure of our electoral laws that right now we know too little about political donations, and what we do find out, comes way too late, up to a year after election day,” Dr Haines said. “Candidates for major political parties also don‘t have to declare the donations they receive, with donations all rolled into the one party disclosure. “We only get half the picture. “Under our current laws major political party candidates‘ electoral disclosures show ‘nil‘ received and ‘nil‘ expenditure on a seat by seat basis. “Australians across the political spectrum want to see reform in this area and I look forward to continuing my work in this space during this term of Parliament.” According to Dr Haines‘ website, all donations totaling above $1000 from an individual donor are published on the website each quarter, and donations above $14,500 are disclosed within five days.
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Stormy weather set to take a rest
CAPTIVATING IMAGES: A new exhibition called A Portrait of Australia: Stories Through the Lens of Australian Geographic is showing at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. The touring exhibition is part of an unprecedented partnership between the National Museum of Australia and Australian Geographic, celebrating the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live there. It includes images such as Colin Beard‘s Along the Birdsville Track near Birdsville, Queensland (pictured). Join the gallery team to celebrate the opening of the exhibition during a free event being held on Friday, November 18 from 5.30pm to 7pm with bookings at www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au or call 5722 0865.
Ensemble and students to perform at Benalla Across the arts A GROUP of professional musicians who share a passion for chamber music will perform at the Benalla Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon as part of its spring concert series. Back in January 2014 the four musicians who make up Aequales Ensemble were participating in the Summer Chamber Music School held annually at Mt Buller. Damien Mansfield was playing piano in a group from Adelaide and Edwina Kayser, Danny Neumann and Sarah Cuming were with their string quartet, Aequales Ensemble from Melbourne. As is the tradition at Mt Buller there were plenty of late night hours of music making, and the musicians bonded with their love of playing Brahms piano quartets. The ensemble said they
MAKING MUSIC: Aequales Ensemble will perform as part of a concert at the Benalla Art Gallery on Saturday, November 19. were keen to relive the experience and to give back to the rural community in Victoria who helped to support the summer school each year. They will perform Beethoven‘s String Trio in D major Op.9 Nr.2 and Brahms‘ Piano Quartet in A major Op.26. With the concert also
coinciding with the final weekend of Showcase, Benalla Art Gallery‘s annual celebration of the region‘s best student artists, Aequales Ensemble are to share the stage with some of the district‘s finest music students from Goulburn Valley Grammar School. The student section of
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the performance will include a clarinet ensemble and chamber strings. Director of Music at Goulburn Valley Grammar School Genevieve Bihun said music has always been an integral part of the learning program at the school. “The Year 5, 6 and 7 classroom music program is both instrumental and performance based, with music then available as an option through to VCE level,” she said. “Many students participate in private instrumental tuition at school with a full range of orchestral instruments available for study and all students are encouraged to join the many ensembles, bands, choirs and orchestras.” The concert will be held on Saturday at 3pm and numbers are limited with tickets available by emailing gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au.
FOR a few days last week we saw sunny conditions and maximum temperatures a few degrees above the November normal. Very isolated thunderstorms have occurred in Victoria and in the southern parts of NSW since Sunday November 6. Towering thunder clouds some with cirriform anvil tops did make an impressive sight on each afternoon of the past four days. Rainfalls were very patchy and mainly light. A heavy fall of 43mms occurred at Laverton resulting in flash flooding and the wettest day for early November since 1971 and a separate storm also brought flash flooding to Kensington and Flemington. Above normal dew point temperatures due to large areas covered by flood waters in recent weeks enhanced the thunderstorm activity. Condobolin west of Forbes had 44mms in two hours aggrivating the flood system along the Lachlan River which peaked at 10.65 metres at Forbes the highest there since 1952 which was then Victoria‘s wettest year since 1924. Last month completed one of the wettest August to October periods on records at some places in NE Victoria. Beechworth has had 564mms for this period and this was the wettest since 586mms in 1917. Other very wet August to October periods were in 1870 and 1975. Albury has had its wettest August to October period on record with 436mms, surpassing the 1917 record of 381mms. A further 73mms has fallen during the first week of No-
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By Peter Nelson, Retired CSIRO climatologist vember at Albury and this now looks like continuing the very wet trend of 1917 which did continue well into 1918 culminating in a big major flood just before mid May 1918. The Southern Oscillation Index has been strongly positive at plus 18 for both September and October and has been positive every single month back to May 2021. The SO Index was also positive from May 1916 up to October 1917 and stayed positive except for March 1918 until May 1918. Whether the next seven months will stay similar to that of 1917–18 remains to be seen. A large heat low has been lingering over the central inland of WA the last two days resulting in scattered thunderstorm activity. In the Central Wheat Belt Wongan received 63mms making this the heaviest November rainfall in 115 years of records. Last August Wongan received 105.6mms the heaviest in August since 109mms in 1955. Another smaller low pressure is currently sitting over the pastoral districts of South Australia has produced only light rainfalls but high temperatures to 38 degrees at few places. The heavy rain and thunderstorms ex[ected for last weekend should see temperatures falling to well below normal this week.
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Swap meet set to lure thousands STALLHOLDERS are preparing for Wangaratta’s biggest market this weekend at the Wangaratta Lions Club Swap Meet. Some 300 exhibitors are expected to be displaying their goods for the thousands of visitors who will flock to the showgrounds on Sunday, November 20 for the swap meet, as it returns after a two year COVID hiatus. One stallholder who is excited to see it back is David James, who has been regularly selling motorcycle parts for the past 15 years at the swap meet. Mr James said he enjoys supporting the local Lions club whenever he has the chance, and the meet has a friendly atmosphere. “We don’t sell a whole lot of stuff but it’s good catching up with people you don’t normally see and have a yarn with them, that’s what we enjoy, and the breakfast is always good,” he said. “I’m a part of the Vintage Motorcycling Club Victoria and there’s a lot of Melbourne people who come down to Wangaratta for the weekend who I like to
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catch up with.” Mr James restores motorcycles as a hobby and will sell off the spare parts he doesn’t need at the swap meet. He also sells spare steel parts and Tonka trucks, which he said buyers like to use for restoration projects due to their sturdy metal parts. Mr James said while it’s been disappointing to not have the swap meet the last couple of years, he is looking forward to rallying around the community again and providing some spare parts to customers in need. “My wife works at the Uniting Church Op Shop, sometimes I pick up the scrap steel there that they chuck out, sell it at the swap meet and give the money back to the op shop,” he said. “The biggest thing is to support the local service clubs and the Lions Club do a good job putting it together.”
CHECK IT OUT: Local David James is looking forward to being back at the Wangaratta Lions Club Swap Meet on November 20 selling motorcycle parts and Tonka trucks as a stallholder at the market.
Community rallies behind Movember fundraiser By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
CLIPPERS OUT: Mark Pizzolitto, Graeme Gregory (BIG W Wangaratta), Keith Snowdon (Rotary Club of Wangaratta) and Luke Stanton (Bully’s Barber Shop) are keen to help each other lose their moustaches before they get shaved off later in the month to raise funds for Movember. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
BIG W Wangaratta and Rotary Club of Wangaratta have teamed up this November to grow a ‘mo’ for men’s mental health charity Movember. As a part of Movember for their second year, Big W has expanded its efforts to raise funds with staff members being a part of the cause and running in store raffles throughout the month. The main fundraising event will be on Saturday, November 26, when fully grown moustaches will be shaved off out the front of Big W starting at 10am, with a sausage sizzle running until sold out to raise funds for Movember. Coordinator of Big W Wangaratta’s Movember team, Graeme Gregory, said difficulties with mental health have an impact on everyone. “It’s all about men’s mental health,” he said. “It may not affect you but we’ve
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all got families, whether it’s your father, brother, uncle or cousin, we’re all affected in some way. “And it’s not just men, but women too.” Rotary club member Keith Snowdon has had a moustache for most of his life, and while nervous to see what it may look like when it is shaved off, he said it was too good of a community cause to pass up. “The club tries to work with the community and this is a great community project to get involved with and a great cause,” he said. Mr Gregory said at the beginning of the month he was hoping to raise $1000 and improve on the $750 raised last year, but they have already achieved that goal. “If we can get to $2000 or $3000 raised, that would be an excellent result,” he said. If you wish to donate to the BIG W Wangaratta Movember cause, you can do so via the link: https:// au.movember.com/team/2398964.
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SOCIAL FOCUS
Students enjoy a colour run THE sun came out to shine for Wangaratta Primary School students who took part in their first ever colour run on Friday, November 4. Students abandoned school uniform for white shirts which were doused in colour as they ran laps around the oval - teachers enjoying the opportunity to cover them in coloured chalk as they ran past. The fun event was accompanied by slushies and a barbecue lunch. PHOTOS: Zoe Henschke
IN THE PINK: Isla Broomfield, Chloe Kerr and Adelaide Smith. COLOURED UP: Lucinda Judd, Morgan Hope and Olive Brown.
BRILLIANT: Lua Gonzalez and Millie Hermans.
SO BRIGHT: Katelyn Joe and Ella McGauran.
SPLASHED: Emily Judd and Millie Hermans.
BEAMING: Brothers Riley and Jackson Ingleton.
VIVID: Emily and Mark Henschke.
FUN TIMES: Evy Beattie and Jurian Millama.
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Call for $10 million leadership investment A COMMITMENT of $10 million over four years is being sought from the State Government, to enable the continuation of Victorian leadership opportunities, including the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership. Victorian Regional Community Leadership Programs (VRCLP) hopes to see ongoing state funding for programs delivered by its member organisations, which aim to build leadership skills and resilience. Chair of Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Judy Charlton said the annual leadership program in the Ovens Murray region helped participants build their leadership capacity, with the delivery of community projects an integral aspect. Community projects delivered by 2022 program participants include: * creating small films to highlight community food projects within the North East and Border, which will feature on the Australian Food System Directory ‘Sustain’ website; * raising awareness of the limited ability of businesses to provide food and drink services on the Great Valley cycle trail, with an aim to enhance the visitor experience; * connecting with small primary schools to equip students with a single-use camera to inspire belonging, a positive sense of self, and pride of place; and * the ‘A Chair to Share’ project, advocating for mental health by creating park benches in the Rural City of Wangaratta, Towong Shire
LEADIN ING G CO OMMUN U ITIE IES: S Tea eam m Un Unit i ed Maisie Pilli, Ellise isse Hil Hiill, ll Aa Aaro ron n Wa Wall llac ace, e, Jan a e Witherow w and Teg gan a Allen n - at ‘A A Cha hair To Share’ in Yackandandah, one e off th t ree e bein be ing g inst s allle l d acro ross ss the reg gio i n as part off an Alp an pin ine Va Vall Vall lle ey ys Co omm m un unity ity Le it Lead ader ersh ship ship sh p Prrogra P og gra ram am co c mm mmun u ity iitty pr proj ojec ect. ect ec t. and Indigo Shire for community members to sit - alone or with a friend - to reflect and speak up. “These are examples from the hundreds of initiatives delivered by VRCLP participants and alumni across Victoria annually,” Ms Charlton said. “This capability and commitment to building community resilience will be lost
without secure funding.” Established in 2012, VRCLP supports nine regional community leadership programs across Victoria, including Alpine Valleys. With existing funding set to expire in December, VRCLP says its ability to plan for future regional leadership development programs has been severely impacted. Ms Charlton said a fund-
ing commitment for Victoria of $10 million over four years would provide certainty to continue to deliver high quality community leadership programs. She said this would foster social change in alignment with regional priorities, increase the diversity of program participants, retain skilled staff, and increase alumni engagement.
GOTAFE students excel in competition GOTAFE apprentices are leading the state in automotive body repair. Dylan Hansen, Mitchell Heenan (pictured) and Jye Milthorp won gold, silver and bronze in the regional Auto Body Repair - Panel WorldSkills competition. Dylan completed his apprenticeship in July and is now working full-time as a panel beater in Albury. “I have always had a passion for working on cars,” he said. His favourite part about studying the Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology at GOTAFE was learning metal forming and welding. Following his win, Dylan will be progressing through to the National WorldSkills competition in Melbourne next year. Mitchell Heenan and Jye Milthorp won the silver and bronze medals respectively. Mitchell, who is currently studying Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology said he had never done anything like the Auto Body Repair competition before. “I have always loved cars and thought it was time to get out there and pursue a career in the automotive industry,” he said. During the competition,
students were required to drill apart a mock chassis on a car, undo spot welds, shorten it by 100 millimeters and weld it back together. They were then required to repair and metal finish a dented car panel. “It was a bit difficult because you’re trying to think about what you’re supposed to be doing, as well as competing at the same at the same time,” he said. Jye Milthorp, who is currently enrolled in Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology, has always enjoyed working with trucks. So, when he had to work on cars for the WorldSkills competition, it was a bit different than what he was used to. “It was challenging to work under the time pressure of the competition, but it was a great experience to work on something different than what I usually do,” he said. The WorldSkills competition aims to get Australia’s young people excited about skills and trades which opens a myriad of opportunities. To find out more about automotive courses or WorldSkills, please visit the GOTAFE website or contact 1300 GOTAFE (468 233) Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
WORKING WONDERS: Mitchell Heenan (left) and Dylan Hansen showcased their sharp mechanical skills.
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
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RURAL NEWS
Cherry farmer is counting the mounting cost of wet weather
THREE consecutive La Nina weather events, producing the wettest October in 100 years around Wangaratta, is taking a toll on local cherry production. Mick Smith, owner/manager of Smith and Sons Orchard at Glenrowan, said they had taken a big hit for the pending season, with the big wet having devastated half of their crop. He said despite the excessive rainfall's crippling impact on the family business, they were trying their best to salvage what little is left to get cherries out to their customers, but expected premium prices to increase given the supply challenges. “Rain initially has ruined the blossom which has halved the crop and because of the cooler wet conditions, bees have not pollinated all the remaining flowers,” Mr Smith said. “Brown rot has set in on most of our trees with spraying showing no effect because of the wet soil and the disease getting into the root system. “The cherries we have left are far and few with the battle of higher than average number of birds getting into them as their source of food has been wiped out because of the floods.
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“We are also dealing with cherries that have split or have rot, again, because of the excessive rain.” The family business usually sends around 9000 cartons of cherries to the markets in Melbourne but this year no cartons will be sent due to the lack of volume the orchid has produced. “We don’t have the capacity to send cartons away, however we are aiming to supply what we have to our local area and hope there is enough to go around,” Mr Smith said. “Our biggest uphill battle are our finances with customers now having to pay a premium, but importantly we still have to pay wages to our pickers and hope we can break even. “Our pensions were taken away because of our usual income from the farm but we need to seek help this season as there will be no money to be made. “It’s devastating because you work so hard and put in thousands of hours into the farm
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and it can be taken away from you just like that.” Pia Piggot, an associate analyst at Rabo Research, said that cherry growers are being affected in various ways based on location, soil condition and drainage - and the impact on farmers will force customers to pay a premium with limited supply. “With peak domestic cherry consumption coinciding with Christmas, late season rain will likely cause lower-thanaverage supply of the festive fruit, supporting higher prices for growers, but potentially seeing shoppers pay more,” Ms Piggot said. She said this comes at a time when overall fruit price inflation is at high levels in the North East, primarily due to the impacts of recent wet weather conditions on production and supply. “The latest September quarter Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows annual fruit price inflation now sitting at 14.6 per cent,” she said. “Local growers are all being impacted with supply more so due to damaged and split fruit. “Supplies will be stretched to go beyond Christmas.”
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STAYING AFLOAT: Local cherry grower Mick Smith is counting the costs because of excessive rain and is salvaging what he has left. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Combustion warning for the region’s hay farmers CFA officials have warned local farmers to allow fodder and crops to dry before commencing cutting and baling works, due to the risk of moist bales spontaneously combusting if compacted too early. With persistent heavy rainfall and flooding events occurring throughout the North East in recent weeks, senior firefighters have urged local farmers to take extra care in creating hay bales during a brief bout of sunny weather for the region, with crops and fodder expected to remain moist in the short-term. If baled with high moisture content, hay can heat up like compost, which can lead to spontaneous ignition weeks or even months later. Crews across the state responded to just shy of 50 haystack-related fires last financial year, and CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the risk was significant again this year. “Farmers who have decided to carry on with hay production need to be extra vigilant this year to make sure conditions are right for making hay and for the future storage and transport of the product as well,” he said. Mr Heffernan said it was also important to consider the storage of hay to prevent additional moisture being absorbed, with undercover
ABLAZE: A large haystack fire at a Winton North property saw more than 100 bales destroyed in February this year. PHOTO: Julie Harrison
TO check hay temperatures, use a thermometer in a probe or insert a crowbar into the middle of the stack for two hours. • Less than 50 degrees: Can handle the crowbar without discomfort, farmers should check temperature daily; • 60 degrees: Can only handle crowbar for a short time, farmers should check temperature twice daily; • 70 degrees: Can touch bar only briefly, farmers should check temperature every two to four hours and move hay to improve air flow; • Over 70 degrees: Bar is too hot to hold, potential for fire. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately and avoid walking on top of the haystack. At this stage pulling apart the hay may provide the oxygen it needs to ignite. For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/hay-and-fire-safety. areas or the use of hay caps or tarps preferred. He said it was important to monitor haystack temperatures throughout the year to mitigate risk, with signs of heating including steam rising from bales or unusual
odours such as a burning, musty, pipe tobacco smell or a caramel smell. “You should regularly monitor your haystacks by using a temperature probe or a crowbar to detect heating hay,” he said.
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Not out of the woods Council continues to assess health, safety of Merriwa Park red gums amid falling concerns
ACTION will be taken to address potentially dangerous gum trees in Merriwa Park if an ongoing assessment proves existing trees pose un unacceptable risk to park users. A section of Merriwa Park remains closed pending assessments of potentially dangerous red gum trees in the iconic picnic lawn area. The park was to be a major venue for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues over the cup weekend but the
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staged events were relocated due to safety concerns following a large gum tree falling on September 30. A joint request by residents to council calling for large gum trees at Merriwa Park to be removed before someone is “injured or killed” has been
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received by council. Wangaratta residents Geoff Allen, Pat Heffernan and Doug Ellis raised concerns about the “dangerous nature” of trees in the park via a question read out by the mayor at council’s October meeting. They are calling for all red gum trees to be replaced with a fit for purpose deciduous variety of trees, which provide shade in the summer and let the sun through in the winter.
Mr Allen said his request was on behalf of many local residents concerned about the trees, especially around the lawn picnic areas. “Over the past 10 years quite a few trees have dropped large branches as well as fallen over resulting in damage to the boundary fencing at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club and cars parked in the carpark,” he wrote. “As you are probably aware, a large tree came
down in the carpark near the Christopher Robin Kindergarten. “The gum trees are unpredictable and with the shallow roots system and being on water tableland are not stable enough to be in a picnic area visited by many people or aged groups. “Unfortunately it will only be a matter of time before someone is injured or killed if the current trees remain.” Mayor Dean Rees pointed out that council adopted the
Merriwa Park Masterplan earlier this year and a plan was developed with the community as a key pillar of the plan. He said the plan was to retain and protect the red gum forest and lawn picnic areas. However, the plan includes half-yearly assessments by arborists and tree management plans to determine the health of each tree. ■ Continued page 2
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ELLIS, Shane 18/06/1962 – 10/11/2022 Passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side. Forever loved partner of Tracey. Son of Leslie and Nelma ( Dec). Cherished brother to Gavin (dec), Luke, Darren, Matthew, Robert, Clint, Jody and Nellie. Beloved Step-dad, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin and Pa to Liam and friend to many. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Shane will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road Wangaratta on Saturday the 19th of November, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Myrtleford Lawn Cemetery. Funeral guests are encouraged to wear bright colours (no black) in honour of Shane. Shane’s funeral service can be viewed via live stream at www.northeastfunerals.com.au/livestream.
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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute
their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice. Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).
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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Wangaratta students compare admirably
ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc BY STEVE compared to Cathedral’s KELLY 3.3pc. skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.
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.
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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c REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.
c HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.
THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm. The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation. Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.
c FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.
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Teens look to the future with uni
WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a
double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am
looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.
“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.
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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.
“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”
Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.
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ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DREW OVENS VALLEY UNITED
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BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS K Surrey c LP Curtis b C Bull ............................................6 C Ellett lbw b S Briggs.......................................................9 *+B Surrey b LM Brennan ..............................................24 R Worcester c LM Brennan b B Duncombe....................7 S Francis st G Priest b B Duncombe................................2 D Pool b B Duncombe ......................................................4 M Hicks c GA Hoysted b LM Brennan..............................0 A Fendyk c G Priest b LP Curtis........................................6 B Thompson st G Priest b B Duncombe.........................2 H Scalzo not out................................................................5 W Love c J Priest b CJ Brodie ..........................................8 Extras (nb 3, w 12, b 2, lb 0) ............................................17 Total................................................................................ 90 Overs .............................................................................34.4 FOW: 12 (K Surrey) 33 (C Ellett) 56 (B Surrey) 59 (R Worcester) 64 (S Francis) 65 (M Hicks) 67 (D Pool) 74 (A Fendyk) 76 (B Thompson) 90 (W Love). Bowling: CJ Brodie 3.4/1/1/7, C Bull 5/0/1/13, M Priest 3/1/0/5, S Briggs 4/0/1/14, LM Brennan 8/1/2/19, B Duncombe 8/0/4/19, LP Curtis 3/0/1/11.
WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS CD Matheson c & b LJ Scales...........................................0 FR Ellis lbw b MR Purcell ................................................26 P Menon c PT Smith b M Sampson ..............................78 J Davies c LJ Scales b JC Kelleher ..................................0 J Wallace c MA Copey b JC Kelleher ...............................2 NJ Pell b LJ Scales ..........................................................37 N Bonwick not out ..........................................................34 F Dent not out .................................................................11 MD Gathercole dnb Z Guilfoyle dnb C Clement dnb Extras (nb 2, w 14, b 0, lb 1) ............................................17 Total................................................................6/205 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 2 (CD Matheson) 83 (FR Ellis) 84 (J Davies) 93 (J Wallace) 154 (P Menon) 163 (NJ Pell). Bowling: LJ Scales 8/1/2/52, M Sampson 8/0/1/40, MR Purcell 8/0/1/31, JC Kelleher 8/0/2/36, MW Stevenson 7/0/0/30, TA Berry 1/0/0/15.
ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten c G White b F Jones .........................................2 K Pienaar c L Hourigan b J Neary .................................16 M Whitten c NP Impink b J Neary ...................................3 J O’Donohue b G White..................................................16 *JA Schonafinger b G White ..........................................10 J Wilson c J Jones b N Bleeser ........................................5 +GL Shantha c & b N Bleeser .........................................23 B Bartlett c NP Impink b C Southern ..............................3 M Winter b J Neary..........................................................12 J Haddrick not out............................................................6 W O’Keefe not out.............................................................1 Extras (nb 0, w 6, b 0, lb 3) ................................................9 Total................................................................9/106 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 19 (L Whitten) 23 (K Pienaar) 27 (M Whitten) 48 (JA Schonafinger) 55 (J Wilson) 83 (GL Shantha) 85 (J O’Donohue) 86 (B Bartlett) 104 (M Winter). Bowling: J Neary 8/1/3/26, F Jones 4/0/1/15, C Southern 8/2/1/12, M Vescio 4/0/0/13, G White 8/3/2/9, N Bleeser 8/0/2/28.
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BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS J Fullager c M Hicks b R Worcester ...............................43 M Honman c B Surrey b K Surrey....................................7 GA Hoysted b R Worcester ...............................................2 M Priest c B Thompson b R Worcester ...........................9 J Priest c K Surrey b C Ellett .............................................2 S Briggs run out (C Ellett, R Worcester) ..........................0 C Bull c B Surrey b K Surrey .............................................0 *CJ Brodie not out ..........................................................17 +G Priest not out ...............................................................0 LM Brennan dnb B Duncombe dnb LP Curtis dnb Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 0, lb 2) ..............................................10 Total............................................................................7/90 Overs .............................................................................25.3 FOW: 9 (M Honman) 22 (GA Hoysted) 67 (J Fullager) 71 (J Priest) 71 (S Briggs) 72 (M Priest) 72 (C Bull). Bowling: K Surrey 7.3/3/2/23, S Francis 6/2/0/25, R Worcester 8/2/3/15, C Ellett 4/0/1/25.
DELATITE 1ST INNINGS PM Scales c CD Matheson b C Clement .......................10 +MA Copey c FR Ellis b MD Gathercole ...........................6 PT Smith c J Wallace b C Clement ..................................5 CG Anderson c F Dent b Z Guilfoyle ................................6 LJ Scales b C Clement ......................................................0 MR Purcell c CD Matheson b FR Ellis ..............................1 *MW Stevenson lbw b P Menon ......................................0 TA Berry not out ................................................................3 M Sampson not out ..........................................................0 WC Christopher dnb JC Kelleher dnb Extras (nb 3, w 3, b 0, lb 0) ................................................6 Total...................................................................7/37 (cc) Overs .............................................................................20.0 FOW: 18 (PM Scales) 18 (MA Copey) 24 (PT Smith) 24 (LJ Scales) 26 (MR Purcell) 28 (MW Stevenson) 32 (CG Anderson). Bowling: C Clement 6/0/3/17, MD Gathercole 4/1/1/8, FR Ellis 2/1/1/1, P Menon 4/1/1/5, Z Guilfoyle 4/2/1/6.
OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS J Jones c J Wilson b W O’Keefe.....................................24 C Southern lbw b J Haddrick ..........................................1 N Bleeser lbw b J Wilson................................................10 K Fitzpatrick c GL Shantha b W O’Keefe ........................0 M Vescio c K Pienaar b W O’Keefe...................................0 *DL Bursill c JA Schonafinger b J Wilson .......................1 L Hourigan lbw b JA Schonafinger ...............................19 +NP Impink b M Winter ....................................................9 J Neary b M Winter............................................................6 G White not out .................................................................0 F Jones not out .................................................................1 Extras (nb 0, w 12, b 3, lb 0) ............................................15 Total............................................................................ 9/86 Overs .............................................................................37.0 FOW: 5 (C Southern) 40 (J Jones) 40 (K Fitzpatrick) 41 (N Bleeser) 41 (M Vescio) 46 (DL Bursill) 72 (NP Impink) 84 (J Neary) 84 (L Hourigan). Bowling: J Haddrick 5/1/1/8, B Bartlett 5/2/0/11, JA Schonafinger 8/4/1/9, W O’Keefe 3/0/3/22, J Wilson 6/1/2/9, K Pienaar 3/0/0/11, M Winter 7/1/2/13.
SAFE: Mitchell Feldtmann just makes his ground in the City Colts’ Under 16 derby between Colts White and Colts Blue. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
HOWZAT: Archie Crispin asks the question.
A RESERVE: Rutherglen United C.C. v Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. match abandoned. Ovens Valley United C.C. drew Rovers United Bruck C.C. City Colts C.C. 67 J House 4/11 A Dishot 4/13 H Frauenfelder 2/8 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 3/104 K Archibald 71* C Cryer 2/11. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 4/60 D Barber 26* L Corker 2/20 drew Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 7/140(cc) L Corker 29 TX Gorman 27 B Spokes 3/16 C Binion 2/28. Delatite C.C. def Ovens Valley United C.C. (forfeit). Merton C. C. 8/112(cc) J Benton 26* B Fitzpatrick 2/5 R Pollock 2/5 B Mom 2/17 def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 34 LS Benton 5/16 J Lerch-MacKinnon 3/11. Milawa C.C. 7/120 C Honey 30 def Rutherglen United C.C. 93 A Bartlett 3/12 BS Zimmermann 2/11 K Allan 2/18. Greta C.C. 128 M Barnard 46 L Alexander 28 G Browning 4/13 A Dodd 3/13 O Cope 2/32 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 8/156(cc) J Taylor 43 J Bozzola 28 PW Brear 27 M Walker 3/32 J Salafia 2/23. City Colts C.C. 10/85 T Ormond 36 S Lakmal 3/10 M Drage 3/24 M Nunn 2/7 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 5/174(cc) A McNamara 50 R McNamara 39*. C GRADE: Gapsted CC 2/132 P Newton 64* N Blyth 33 S Wheeler 30* def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 127 L Ham 40 S Wheeler 3/14 A Snell 3/20. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 8/134(cc) M Hargreaves 70 RA Harvey 3/20 S Ritchie 2/19 drew Greta C.C. 4/36 K Sullivan 2/9. UNDER 16: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 61 B Power 3/5 C McGregor 2/13 drew Ovens Valley United C.C. 0/44 A Mapson 26*. Rutherglen United C.C. 6/137(cc) A Williams 36 T Ford 29* M Appleby 4/16 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 10/102(cc) D Ryland 2/0 M Francis 2/10 JM Arnold 2/10 C Beattie 2/16. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 74 C Watts 3/5 C Martin 2/4 drew Delatite C.C. 7/74(cc) J Benton 31* C Binion 2/6. City Colts C.C. Blue 8/73(cc) C Ormond 2/7 M Marek 2/8 J Marek 2/12 def by City Colts C.C. White 6/83(cc) AW Crispin 32*. UNDER 14: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 1/18(cc) drew Ovens Valley United C.C. 8/78(cc) G Banks 30* W Prebble 3/8. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 6/106 J Torney 3/12 N Leith 2/8 def Rutherglen United CC 6/79(cc) J Torney 36*. Greta C.C. drew Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 1/69. Rovers United Bruck GREEN 5/89 H Gibb 2/1 def Rovers United Bruck GOLD 4/83. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 68 C Ormond 2/3 def City Colts C.C. 47 J McNeill 3/4. UNDER 12: Beechworth Wanderers CC Blue 42 F Newton 2/1 def by City Colts C.C. Blue 5/57(cc). Ovens Valley United Black v Ovens Valley United Orange results unavailable. Greta C.C. 9/110 def Rutherglen United C.C. 5/33(cc) T Sealey 2/2 C Salafia 2/7. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 2/50(cc) def by Rovers United C.C Green 9/51(cc). Rovers United C C Yellow 9/38(cc) X De Fazio 2/2 J Williams 2/9 def by Benalla Burashrangers C.C. Red 3/87(cc). Wangaratta Magpies C.C. Black 83 H Sharp 29* T Parker 3/8 B Dodd 2/3 N Saunders 2/6 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 5/58(cc) W James 3/14. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Bulls 42 H O’Brien 3/4 B McLeod 2/2 def by Wangaratta Magpies C.C. White 2/71.
GOING BIG: Xavier Rosser looks to belt the ball through cover.
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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season
ROUND 5 REVIEW: Saturday, November 12
Tigers, RUB play through the wet to no result By NATHAN DE VRIES WHILE the majority of A grade cricket matches were able to get underway, rainfall prevented any results from being registered, but no match was as close as Ovens Valley United against Rovers United Bruck at W.J. Findlay Oval. RUB set the Tigers a hefty chase, posting 9/106 on a tricky deck, thanks to strong knocks from Lucky Shantha (23), Josh O’Donoghue and Koot Pienaar (16 each). Ovens Valley’s James Neary was a standout with the ball, picking up 3/26 from his eight overs, and with experienced players like Corey Southern (1/12 off eight) and Glenn White (2/9 off eight), there weren’t many loose balls for RUB to go after. “It was another good week with lots of positives,” OVU skipper Dyla Bursill said. “We had six changes from the week before and I couldn’t fault the boys in the field - we dropped a couple of catches but that’s cricket. “Every bowler bowled well, we gave the new ball to young Fearghus Jones and he did a great job first up. “Through the middle overs, Nick Bleeser and Glenn White taking the pace off the ball really worked wonders, they had pretty
COVER DRIVE: Jacob Schonafinger smashes the ball through the off side. TIGHT BOWLING: Glenn White’s 2/9 from eight overs went a long way in keeping RUB’s fiery batters under control. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie tidy figures at the end. “We did get a couple of wickets at the end, but their number 10 and 11 stuck at it and probably got an extra 15 runs which was not a bad score. “The ground was slow and we knew that the game last week there, both teams only scored 90 so we knew it was going to be tough going.” With their eyes set on the goal, and with storm clouds overhead, the Tigers overcame an early wicket and worked their way to 1/40 before disaster struck. RUB’s Will O’Keefe picked
up Josh Jones for 24, before knocking over Kane Fitzpatrick the very next ball, with Nick Bleeser, Marcello Vescio and Bursill falling cheaply within the next four overs. Nick Impink (nine) and Lachie Hourigan (19) kept the Tigers afloat before departing, and the visitors came agonisingly close to the target before the rain forced play to stop after 37 overs at 9/86. “We probably played for five or six overs too long trying to get a result, the rain came in pretty heavy and the lightning and thunder were
getting a bit closer,” Bursill said. “We did try and push through because at one stage the game was in the balance - we had four wickets in hand and only needed 35 runs. “We were backing ourselves in to try and get a result as well, but in the end it just set in. “You couldn’t hit runs, the pitch was getting slippery and the Rovers were pushing hard - in the end it was the right call to call the game off and it probably should’ve been done five overs earlier.”
O’Keefe was the pick of the bowlers with 3/22 from just three overs, supported by Jeremy Wilson (2/9 from six) and Matt Winter (2/13 from seven).
KEEP IT GOING: Jacob Schonafinger and Josh O’Donoghue catch up after a particularly good over for the Hawks.
Delatite saved by the rain BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au
SATURDAY afternoon’s rainfall saved Delatite’s A grade squad from an almostdefinite defeat at the hands of Wangaratta Magpies, the match deemed a draw. Wangaratta set a gargantuan total of 6/205 from their 40 overs, with Delatite scraping to 7/37 before the match was called off in their 20th over. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Delatite struck early, dismissing Cooper Matheson for a globe in the first over. Wangaratta gun bat Pranav Menon came to the crease at 1/2 and together with Fraser Ellis forged an 81-run partnership before Mitch Purcell trapped Ellis LBW for 26. Menon continued to fire as partners fell around him, belting 78 from 88 deliveries before he was caught by Patrick Smith off the bowling of Max Sampson. Strong knocks from Nick Pell (37) and Nick Bonwick (34*) put the Magpies in a dominant position ahead of the Delatite run chase. The Magpies tore through
MENON MASTERCLASS: Pranav Menon’s 78 run innings went a long way in putting the Magpies in control of their match with Delatite. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie Delatite with the ball, with Chris Clements’ 3/17 from six overs proving devastating before rain stopped play. Delatite’s Mitch Purcell said the match was extremely challenging for his side, especially going up against Menon. “From our perspective, it was pretty challenging, we obviously got outclassed by a very good playing unit,” he said. “We were very lucky that rain did come through in the end from our perspective, but unlucky for the Maggies. “You love to watch him (Menon) but you hate to
watch him bat at the same time from an opposition perspective. “He took control and from then on in he just played smart cricket, really. “The boys around him supported him, with Fraser (Ellis) and ‘Pelly’ (Nick Pell), and Nick (Bonwick) as well. “We knew it was going to be tough going, we just didn’t expect to lose wickets in big clumps so quickly, as we did. “I think we were out of the game pretty quick, and at the end of the day the rain saved us.” Purcell said his side now knows how they stack up
against some of the stronger outfits in the competition. “It gives us plenty to work on, we know where we’re sitting now,” he said. “Obviously Wangaratta has been one of the premier teams in the competition, it just gives us a base to push on and see where we need to improve to compete with the best. “Hopefully in the next three to four weeks we’ve got some more blokes coming back into the team and filter down through our grades.” All other A grade matches were deemed as draws due to the inclement weather.
THAT WICKET FEELING: Joseph Kelleher celebrates as umpire Michael Hurley sends the batter on his way.
PACEMAN: Mitch Purcell sends a rocket down to Nick Pell.
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Wangaratta Turf Club is looking ahead to Christmas party races FOR Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett, his two years at the local racecourse has been incredibly frustrating. Barrett took on the role in April 2021 and since then has had the 2022 Wangaratta Cup Day and Melbourne Cup Day races abandoned due to wet weather, along with a host of other meetings cancelled. Barrett is praying their Insite Real Estate Christmas Party Races on Saturday, December 10 will be a go ahead.
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Barrett admitted his first 18 months in charge haven’t been what he expected. “It has been frustrating but working in events you understand that weather may impact some of your major days,” Barrett said. “It can be pretty devastating because all you want to do
is put on a great day for the community and then gets taken away. “There are plenty of people in our community who are worse off because of the floods so all we can do is look forward to our next race day which is our Christmas races.” Last year’s Christmas races were a hit with plenty of racegoers flocking to the track fresh out of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. “We had a brilliant Christmas races last year,” Barrett said.
“It was out first big event out of COVID-19, we had a great day weather wise and had plenty of positive feedback. “Our bookings this year are well ahead of what they were last year so if people are planning on locking in packages for Christmas parties it’s important to make a decision now so you don’t miss out.” With the Melbourne Cup Day races abandoned due to the state of the track after massive amounts of rainfall, Barrett was pleased to report the track team
has got the course back into great order. “The track’s looking magnificent at the moment,” Barrett said. “They’ve been able to get back to mowing it and they’ve also started slashing the ground in the middle so it’s in great condition. “The outside of the track was opened to trainers on Friday so the team has done a great job.” Packages for the Wangaratta Turf Club’s Christmas party races can be purchased online.
ON TO THE NEXT: Sean Barrett and the Wangaratta Turf Club are looking forward to their Christmas party races on December 10. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Peebles to ski on world stage at home By WILLSON MACK ONE of the region’s most talented families is gearing up for a world championships assault next year. The Peebles will have three kids competing at the IWWF Barefoot World Championships from February 14-19 at Mulwala. Macy (17-years-old) will represent Australia at the championships in the junior girls, Zali (18) will compete in the u23 category and Zeke (12) has qualified as an independent skier in the junior boys after reaching qualifying scores. Younger brother Ayden (14) is also hoping to qualify before the championships. For 17-year-old Macy, barefooting at the world
championships has been a main goal. “It’s so good that the championships will be close to home,” Macy said. “It’s always been a goal of mine to ski at the world championships, it’s something that I’ve just been waiting for. “It’s pretty cool to have Zali and Zeke skiing as well, everyone will be there to watch us.” Training has been difficult for the Peebles with the constant rainfall in the North East. “We’ve been trying to ski as much as we can but we haven’t been able to because the lake’s so high,” Macy said. “We’ve been trying to get as much time at the parks as we can but it’s been
pretty hard. “We usually ski at Bundalong but can’t at the moment so we’ve been at Mulwala instead.” Besides winning at the world championships, Macy just wants to reach some personal bests. “I’ve definitely set some goals, it would be good to get some PBs, and win of course,” she said. “Nationals last year were really good so hopefully I can improve for the world championships. “I’ve just finished school so all my focus will go into training over the next few months and I’m also doing a fitness course on the side. “Finishing school definitely makes it easier to put all my focus into training.”
SUPERSTARS: (Clockwise from top left) Zali, Macy, Ayden and Zeke could all ski at the barefooting world championships at Mulwala next February.
O&K seeking new board members THE Ovens and King FNL Board is seeking expressions of interest to join the league board. The league is seeking people with experience in netball or football, or both, from inside and outside the O&K region, as well as any financial or governance experience, coupled with a passion for community and local sport. The call comes after four long-serving board members stepped down in October. Anyone with an interest in serving on the board is encouraged to contact Cam Green at cam.green@afl.com. au or Zac Hedin at zac.hedin@ afl.com.au.
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MAD DASH ROVERS United Brusk’s Josh O’Donoghue scrambles to make his ground before Ovens Valley United wicketkeeper Nick Impink whips the bails off. All A grade matches ended in draws due to rainfall on Saturday. Match reports: Page 18 PHOTO: Mel Beattie
Bushies pre-season begins Murrayy Bushrangers g select 101 p players y from region, g , with 15 locals to attend try-out y THE Murray Bushrangers have announced their preseason squad for the under 18 boys. Some 15 local players have been selected in the 101-player squad as they look to begin their journey towards an AFL list. The Bushrangers’ preseason begins Sunday, November 20 with wholesquad sessions held at
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Norm Minns Oval every Sunday, while satellite groups in Albury and Shepparton train on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Murray Bushrangers talent manager Mick
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Wilson said it was a difficult process picking the squad “It was a hard process picking the squad because we had the floods while we were doing our testing and trials,” Wilson said. “Off the back of the pandemic we haven’t seen much of this age group play so we’ve casted a net far and wide to get a squad together.
“We normally wouldn’t have 100 players in the pre-season squad but we wanted to give all of the kids an opportunity after having a few years of their footy interrupted. “All players from the under 16s Bushrangers program come into the squad and then all of our under 17s from this season stay for pre-season so we
had 50-odd players there and then we found another 50.” With both the Magpies and Rovers having successful seasons in the thirds competition this year, a strong contingent of local players was selected. From Wangaratta, Joe Berry (Magpies), Hugh Canning (Magpies), Sam Comensoli (Rovers),
Hunter Graham (Magpies), Harrison Hewitt (Magpies), Charley Holland-Dean (Magpies), Xavier Laverty (Magpies), Charles Ledger (Rovers), Will McCarthy (Rovers), Harry McMonigle (Magpies), Samuel Rourke (Rovers), Judd Schubert (Rovers), Oliver Sharp (Rovers), Darcy Wilson (Rovers) and Daniel Young (Magpies) were all selected.
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